Episode 876

·40 min·3 clips

Stu McAllister announces he unexpectedly has a week and a half off from his Dippin' Dots job, sparking his rant about workplace inconsistencies.

Stu McAllister opens the episode by introducing himself and his dogs, then reveals he has been unexpectedly given time off from his job with the West Michigan Whitecaps until January 2nd. He expresses skepticism about being paid for this time off due to poor communication at work. Stu describes taking his new dog, Lily, to a vet clinic recommended by the West Michigan Humane Society, noting the visit was not free as advertised and cost him $130. He shares his surprise at the young-looking veterinarian and discusses needing to brush his dog's teeth with special toothpaste. Stu talks about attempting to sell a collection of stuffed animals given to him by Matt Harper, but after no success, he gives away a stained Care Bear for free and plans to donate the rest. He mentions a brief grocery trip where he only bought an apple pie, whipped cream, and dog food. Stu explains his need for structure and money, so he plans to help a friend with work. He briefly covers his NFL picks for the week, already having won two Christmas day games. Stu discusses the upcoming 'Happy Gilmore 2' on Netflix, criticizing Adam Sandler's recent movies but saying he'll watch it anyway. He launches into a rant about Elon Musk, mocking his name and criticizing his call to stop donating to Wikipedia over diversity spending. Stu also mocks LeBron James for complaining about NFL games on Christmas, arguing the NFL is a juggernaut that will always dominate. He reviews a list of the 'best apps of 2024,' dismissing many as Apple-specific and expressing frustration with app overload. The episode concludes with Stu promoting his Patreon, TeePublic and Macari stores, and several small business pages on social media, including West Michigan Trading Cards, Extra Levels Gaming, and Bear Boards and Tables.

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A loose Thursday ramble turns dogs, work, and guarded Happy Gilmore 2 curiosity into easy comic mileage.

A missed Thursday workday becomes a shaggy comic check-in about the dogs, Dippin' Dot work, and a wary curiosity around Happy Gilmore 2. Stu McAllister is best when he lets a small annoyance keep expanding until it turns into a bit: Lily's squiggly butt, the recurring Finger…

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You want a dog-filled Thursday check-in that drifts into a wary first look at the Happy Gilmore 2 trailer.

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