This week’s show is as focused as usual, with conversations covering the TV show Black Sails, the depiction of pirates in media, childhood memories of camping, Reese's chocolate and peanut butter snacks, and the Michelin Guide. Alec is excited about the Michelin Guide’s arrival in Texas, and Lindsey and David learn things about the guide they never knew they didn’t know. The conversation turns to a recent social media trend where influencers encouraged people to commit check fraud at Chase Bank. The lack of financial education and the power of social media influencers are highlighted.

The series 'Chimp Crazy' has fascinated Lindsey, and Alec has many unexpected opinions about monkey ownership and monkey media. Other topics include the controversy surrounding YouTuber Mr. Beast, Alec’s difficult relationship with Florida State football, and ghost kitchens. In addition, the Nuts dive into the Emmy nominees for 2024, reality TV shows, and their current TV and documentary recommendations.

How else would the episode start than with a discussion of the most famous scholar in the Nuts’ field, the Breakdancer RayGun. As with most of the world, the Nuts are skeptical. Other embarrassing moments in the Olympics are discussed, as well as the Nuts’ talents in music (no correlation). The conversation ends with a discussion about the closing ceremony of the Olympics and the inclusion of artists like Kelly Clarkson and Celine Dion.

With the release of the summer event movie “Twisters” imminent, the Nuts talk about their experiences with hurricanes and the impact of weather coverage in the media. They then discuss the Olympics, including Simone Biles' return to the Olympics and the social media beef between Biles and gymnast Michaela Skinner. The French pole vault incident is thoughtfully analyzed. Other topics include the career of Hawk Tuah Girl, the finale of House of the Dragon, the documentary Dirty Pop, and the game-based animated show Exploding Kittens.

Women have dominated the internet this summer, including the Oilers flasher and the Hawk Tuah girl. The discussion of viral moments and the long-term success of internet sensations somehow turns to Taylor Swift. Summer viewing and summer vacation discussions lead to conversations about childhood memories of cassette tapes and using CB radios during road trips. In this final part of the conversation, the Nuts discuss the idea of creating a fictional segment for their podcast, including different ideas and characters based on stereotypes of professors. The hosts end the conversation by discussing recent box office numbers and sharing some humorous memes.

Justin Timberlake got a DUI, and Alec depended on very questionable sources on X for information about the arrest. Bridgerton season three was watched by all, and Lindsey was disappointed by the amount of saucy scenes, while Alec admitted he fast-forwards those. David and Lindsey are excited for ‘House of the Dragon’, though bracing themselves for potential letdowns, and Alec and Lindsey ate some crow for predicting a disappointing box office for 'Inside Out 2,’ which they both viewed in the theater with family, fueling its opening weekend success. Other conversations include Canadian sports and bacon, actor Glenn Powell and whether or not he is a Scientologist, and the disturbing true crime documentary 'Tell Them You Love Me' with its controversy surrounding facilitated communication.

The conversation revolves around the topic of end-of-year evaluations for academics, focusing on the anxiety and impact of student evaluations of teaching. David reads Lindsey her Rate-My-Professor reviews, and it gets awkward. Beyond professor stuff, the conversation covers a range of topics including teaching styles, late work policies, women's sports, Eminem's new single, and the Cybertruck. Finally, the Nuts discuss the potential for upcoming movie releases to succeed or fail in the current theatrical release market.

Netflix has announced that they will stream NFL Christmas Day games, and the Nuts are once again forced to eat crow. Well, maybe only Lindsey. The Nuts discuss the forthcoming event, and speculate on the impact of Taylor Swift and Jason Kelce's relationship on the event. Lindsey and Alec get carried away. Other topics include frustrations with streaming channel interface designs, and celebrity controversies for stars such as Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez and JoJo Siwa. The Nuts reflect on the difficulties faced by celebrities in the public eye.