Small Horse, Superbowl, Sandstorm (w/ the Famband)

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Jessica and Zach kick off a fan band episode debating whether their pony song is sexier than their usual 'best song ever' opener.

The episode opens with Jessica and Zach bantering about their 'best song ever' bit and introducing the fan band format. Jessica shares an anecdote from another podcast about optimism versus pessimism, illustrated by a child happy in a room of pony shit. Zach details his Sunday, starting with an early trip to the Rose Bowl flea market for mid-century modern furniture, followed by Ikea returns and a canceled dinner. The group critiques Super Bowl commercials, noting the trend of celebrities like Donald Faison and Zach Braff reprising roles for ads, and discusses how non-union work affects actors. They touch on Rihanna's halftime show and Budweiser's former exclusive alcohol advertising rights. Jessica and Zach recall being unofficially sponsored by Bud Light Platinum. The conversation shifts to memory fallibility, referencing a podcast where Mike Castle discussed how brains fill gaps in recall. They reminisce about teachers like Mrs. Appleby and her scary trip to Egypt. The hosts imagine a future sandstorm burying civilization, leading to an improvised song about archaeologists uncovering a giant minion as a worshipped deity. They discuss arcade games like Ice Cold Beer and Tapper, and visit to Two Bit Circus with VR experiences. The episode closes with a rendition of Bob Dylan's 'Ring Them Bells' and their usual sign-off about confusing animal sounds.

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