Hottakes with Hotcakes (March 17, 2026)
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Hot takes are flying and nobody’s holding back!
The show sounds off on everything from overpriced chicken strips to whether that’s really Jim Carrey — and the internet is split 50/50.
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Hot takes are flying and nobody’s holding back!
The show sounds off on everything from overpriced chicken strips to whether that’s really Jim Carrey — and the internet is split 50/50.
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Michael debates a risky new plan to cover the 60th anniversary Star Trek convention in Las Vegas after discovering single-day tickets might not exist—forcing the crew to consider everything.
Later, the show dives into the internet conspiracy surrounding Jim Carrey’s recent appearance, with the crew debating whether it’s just Botox, a publicity stunt, or something stranger.
Plus, the crew talks about a possible trip to the Short Circuit 40th anniversary event in Astoria, Oregon, Michael pitches a wild idea involving William Shatner, and the conversation spirals into the most ridiculous question of the episode: what’s the best way to die?
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Bri Collette joins the show and talks about her new job working inside Netflix House, where she plays characters in live experiences based on Squid Game and Stranger Things.
Meanwhile, Clark reveals some unexpected life changes—including losing his penthouse and moving back home—while Google’s AI somehow knows way too much about his financial struggles.
Plus, Michael shares the worst celebrity meet-and-greet experience ever, the guys debate pickle pizza, and Clark pitches a dangerous new prank idea involving a duck costume and possibly a gun.
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It’s Weird News Wednesday and the guys bring the strangest headlines they could find. One story involves a hospital evacuation, another sparks a lawsuit over a restaurant smell, and the last one might be the weirdest sport in the world.
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Restaurant scenario: your favorite celebrity is sitting 10 feet away.
Do you go up to them… or leave them alone?
There are rules to this.
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Michael spends $250 on a custom plush duck… and the prototype comes back looking like a yellow reindeer without antlers.
Then the show dives into Fallout Season 2 — what went wrong, why the writing feels off, and whether Walton Goggins is carrying the entire show.
Plus, Vince Gilligan’s new series gets a mixed reaction, Star Trek Academy sparks a heated debate, and Macaulay Culkin catches some unexpected criticism.
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Are you watching the Winter Olympics, or just trying to figure out where they’re streaming?
From Peacock confusion to a 90s TV nostalgia spiral, this one jumps from Fresh Prince and Varsity Blues to Lindsey Vonn, aging athletes, and the heavier reality of ALS.
Fast, reflective, and a little all over the place, just how it should be.
New episodes drop Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Eric Star brings a brand new game to the show!
Can you tell the difference between a rage-quitting gamer and a fed-up worker just done with it all? Listen along and see how many you can guess right!”
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After 10 years, Stranger Things has come to an end.
Ambiguous endings, Netflix’s influence on the final season, those continuity theories that went viral on TikTok, and comparisons to other major series finales like Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad.
The emotional weight of certain scenes, what could have been done differently, and whether the show maintained its magic.
How did you like the Stranger Things finale? Let us know in the comments!
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After years of disappointment, something unexpected happened with The Muppet Show’s return to Disney+.
Two lifelong Muppet fans—one who runs the largest Muppet collection page on Facebook, the other who owns a Terry Angus Kermit puppet—sit down to discuss why this latest attempt might actually be different. From Matt Vogel’s performance to Bill Barretta’s influence, they break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether Disney has finally figured out what made Jim Henson’s creations special in the first place.
Plus: the surprising story of how a $1,200 Facebook transaction brought these two collectors together.
Follow Lucas and the Muppet Collection Page: Facebook: The Muppet Collection Page (Running for 10 years showcasing Muppet memorabilia, collectibles, and everything from vintage toys to rare merchandise)