A tick-filled odyssey
Summary
Host Peter Sagal is joined by panelists Josh Gondelman, Faith Saley, and Hari Kondabolu for a live episode from Chicago. They play news quiz games covering topics like Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey*, rising tick populations, and men wearing shorts to work. Guest Tyler James Williams discusses his role in *Abbott Elementary* and plays a game about actors named Chris. The show also features listener contests involving literary trends and bizarre news stories.
Topics discussed
Intro and David's quiz on The Odyssey, ticks, and shorts
The Odyssey movie formats and Christopher Nolan premiere
Ticks as summer pests and Lone Star tick euphemisms
Office dress codes loosening to allow shorts
Panel guesses the one-ingredient banana ice cream recipe
Sponsors and public media funding discussion
Bluff the Listener: Making unread books look read
Interview with Tyler James Williams on Abbott Elementary
Limericks on winter melons, drone swatters, and ant garnish
Lightning Fill-in-the-Blank game with panelists
Outro, credits, and final sponsor messages
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