Astronomer Trivia, The Nintendo Switch 2, and Greasy Pills

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Evan confesses he bought a Switch 1 by mistake for his girlfriend's birthday, falling for confusing packaging.

The episode opens with hosts Chris and Evan discussing a workplace debate about whether In-N-Out Burger is considered fast food, leading to criteria like drive-thrus and preparation speed. They mention other chains like Chipotle and Subway as potential middle categories. Evan reveals Jack in the Box is primarily West Coast, and its parent company purchased Del Taco in 2021. Evan then shares a personal anecdote about trying to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 for his girlfriend's birthday but accidentally purchasing a Switch 1 due to nearly identical packaging, referencing the Get Played podcast's warning about this issue. He explains the Switch 1 is non-returnable and his girlfriend's current Switch has audio issues. The hosts discuss console preferences, with Evan favoring PlayStation for sales and cross-play, while Chris considers buying a Switch for mobile gaming. They note Nintendo's high game prices and lack of sales compared to PlayStation. The episode transitions to a trivia battle with five questions: Copernicus's nationality (Polish), Clyde Tombaugh's 1930 discovery (Pluto), Mario's first appearance (Donkey Kong), the river through Budapest (Danube), and a London department store opening in 1905 (Selfridges). Both hosts answer two questions correctly, maintaining Chris's lead at 33 to 28 points. The episode ends with a call for listener reviews.

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Gift shopping, trivia and a stubborn pronunciation mix-up make loose, warm company out of everyday reasoning.

A break-room curiosity, the cost of a Nintendo Switch 2 and a round of trivia give the hosts ample room to pick apart ordinary life. The birthday gift discussion works especially well, shifting from its self-serving appeal to the expense and the satisfaction of finding a lightly…

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You get Switch 2 bargain math, self-serving birthday logic and a gloriously overworked Selfridges joke.

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