Le Batard & Friends - Mystery Crate

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Episode Three Hundred - Sixty: Heated Rivalry, eh? Jan 09, 2026

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The crew breaks down the conclusion of Stranger Things, agreeing that no matter how it ended, people were going to hate it anyway. From there, they zoom out and celebrate the fact that we’re living in a rare moment with a lot of genuinely good TV to watch, including Heated Rivalry on HBO. The conversation then takes a hard left into why bowling is way more complex than just throwing a ball down a lane, Jessica’s celebrity sightings on the streets of New York during break, Mike Fuentes reading headlines, and Cote finally revealing his closely guarded tuna fish recipe. It’s TV takes, niche passions, and unnecessary secrets — exactly how Mystery Crate should.

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Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Nine: Merry PLUR1BUS! Dec 19, 2025

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The crew starts by unpacking Apple TV’s PLUR1BUS and asking the only question that really matters: are the spiney trees real? From there, they argue that people are doing Christmas gifts all wrong by telling their families exactly what they want, before getting nostalgic about why celebrating New Year’s Eve just doesn’t hit the same anymore. The episode wraps with a timeless household debate — is it better to use the dishwasher or wash dishes by hand?

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Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Eight: The Future of Mystery Crate Dec 12, 2025

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The crew kicks things off with Chris Cote trying to get out the door to head to Fort Myers for an important family movie screening. From there, they dive into the world of social media and why certain trends have become downright terrible content. They also break down the conclusion of Tim Robinson’s "The Chair Company," debating what it all means. Finally, the crew reflects on what the future may hold for Mystery Crate — new ideas, new energy, and possibly fewer terrible trends.

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Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Seven: Spotify Wrapped Season! Dec 05, 2025

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The studio is in crisis after Jeremy microwaved his brussel sprouts — though, to be fair, it wasn’t entirely his fault. From there, everyone nominates what they believe is the best possible nights of the year. The crew then dives into their thoughts on "Wicked: For Good" before closing things out by revealing the most embarrassing (and impressive) parts of their 2025 Spotify Wrapped.

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Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Six: Stranger Things is BACK! Nov 27, 2025

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The crew can’t contain their excitement for the upcoming final season of Stranger Things, talking fan theories, predictions, and goodbyes for their favorite characters. But after all the Upside Down talk, the craters dive into the first ever draft of what they’re most thankful for and pie draft. Finally, Tony imposes a strict Mystery Crate ban on a mystery Meadowlark Media employee. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Five: Goodbye Pennies, Hello Benny Nov 21, 2025

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Tensions are high as the crew revisits who’s brave enough to say they don’t want turkey this year for Thanksgiving. Chris Cote introduces his new dog, Samantha Bennett. Then it’s a spirited argument about when it’s actually acceptable to put up Christmas decorations, followed by a Jess sharing a realization that the U.S. government still hasn’t figured out how to phase out the penny. Finally, being a weather person may be really hard.

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Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Four: An Old Frozen Corn Dog Nov 14, 2025

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The crew dives right into a questionable choice as Tony is excited for Mike and Chris to eat an old corn dog fished out of the freezer that is “just a few days expired.” Meanwhile, Amin’s in a battle of wills with AI video generators that refuse to cooperate, Tony’s fallen deep into a TikTok-fueled obsession with Brutalist architecture, and somehow we end up with Tony and Chris admitting to sneaking forbidden photos inside the Sistine Chapel.

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Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Three: Tom Brady's Cloned Dog Nov 07, 2025

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The crew kicks things off by sharing their go-to breakfast orders — from elite diner pancakes to the underrated glory of a bacon-egg-and-cheese. Then it’s on to the mysterious science of freezers and how food disappears once it enters Chris Cote's. Somehow that leads to Tom Brady allegedly cloning his dog (because of course he does), and a wild conversation about how Sora AI videos are starting to blur the line between real and ridiculous.

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Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Two: A Puka Hands Halloween Oct 31, 2025

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Another Halloween has crept up on the Mystery Crate crew and they are trying their best to be dressed for the season. Chris Cote makes a shocking admission, we wonder where is the worst place on the body to get a pimple, Dictionary.com picks their word of the year and Jessica continues to see A list celebrities on the streets of New York City. Have a happy and safe Halloween everyone!

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Episode Three Hundred - Fifty One: Jess' BIG Win Oct 24, 2025

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Jessica is excited for her upcoming family wedding on Notre Dame's bye week. Chris Cote wants to know what everyone's favorite doodle is, Mike Fuentes advocates for a solo trip to Iceland and Cintia is excited for everyone's Halloween costumes. Later, Chris calls Billy to see if he wants to play another round of Jessica's New York Celeb Watch!

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