The hosts got on Michael Bublé's guest list for his Calgary concert and text him directly.
The episode opens with the hosts reuniting after touring, with Max calling from Calgary following gigs in Halifax and Miramichi. Max reveals they attended a Michael Bublé concert on his guest list, having texted Bublé directly from the plane. He describes Bublé's charismatic stage presence, noting his banter and prepared bits, such as a story about Tony Bennett's advice on artistic theft. Max highlights Bublé's joke about funding air conditioning for the Saddledome and his finale where he dons a rival hockey jersey. The hosts analyze Bublé's showmanship, comparing it to Vegas performers and discussing the appeal of well-scripted entertainment. They contrast this with artists like Julian Casablancas who embrace awkward silences. Max brings up Matt Healy of The 1975, citing his Instagram stories where he tells Jew jokes without backlash, illustrating his carved-out public persona. The conversation turns to celebrity encounters, with Max recounting a film premiere for a David O. Russell movie starring Margot Robbie, Christian Bale, and Rami Malek. He missed talking to Robbie due to distraction, sharing his planned opener about rating producer Matthew Budman. Shane shares a story about sitting near Gary Oldman at a premiere, bonding over waiting for the director. The episode wraps with plans for future discussions on Shane's work sabbatical, ending on a light note about fan interactions.
