Sarah's fear of mysterious wetness might be solved thanks to a researcher who set out to determine what the heck is in those puddles on the subway. We learn about a case of mistaken labeling on medicine that made babies grow hair all over their bodies, and a bunch of other medical mishaps that sparked reform. Susie reveals how she unknowingly became friends with a murderer in real life, and how he was eventually caught. We find out why everyone born before 1996 is at a much higher risk for mental illness, dementia, and lower IQ due to exposure to an every day substance. Susie wants to become an air travel consultant so we can all have better flying experiences and we can avoid a revolt. Sarah shares how Disney is making people with physical disabilities stand in line while developmental disabilities still qualify for special accommodations. And we discuss the documentary about the kiss that changed soccer, and why we didn't realize how much more there was to the story behind the headline.

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Susie got an email about a class action settlement for a telescope she bought, but she was asked to answer a very spooky question about it and we have questions. We hear about the new Spanish Scrabble champion and how he was able to win despite not speaking the language, and why we hope he retires from competitive Scrabble. We discuss a goose that was born without feet, the adorable solution to his disability, and the shocking way he died. And we theorize who was responsible for his demise. We reminisce about Mike the Headless Chicken who lived for 18 months without a head, and how Susie could've forgotten about this unforgettable story. We learn about the man who skateboarded from coast-to-coast and find out why Sarah supports his unusual mode of transportation. We discuss a teacher who found a bat in her classroom and died after being bitten and contracting rabies. Plus, we he hear Old Gossip about Billie Holiday's tragic life and the women of color of that time who created amazing art, but had to suffer tragic circumstances regardless.

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Susie can't stop talking about Luigi Mangione and the stranger-than-fiction nature of his crime and his similarities to the Unabomber. Sarah explains why the HALT (hungry, angry, lonely, tired) acronym about needs should include a P for pain as well. We discuss the Billboard designation of Beyonce as the artist of the century, whether it's premature (since we're only 25 years into the century) and why they are putting entertainment over musicianship. We find out how scientists are engineering wood to have fungus that creates bioluminescence and how these properties could help with climate change. We discuss extreme sports among seniors and why the risk might be outweighed by the benefits. Sarah explains the differences among givers, takers, and people who offer "affordances" in conversation, and where we fit on the spectrum. Plus, we debate a lawsuit by a man who sued a restaurant for calling wings "boneless" after he nearly died from swallowing a bone, and why we're furious about the outcome.

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