Le Batard & Friends - Mystery Crate

On a lean episode if Mystery Crate, the crew discusses the proper way to be a house guest when you take a trip or the best way to not be one at all. Chris Cote believes he is on a hot streak when it comes to ordering good food and suggests he can manipulate his daughter into ordering things he wants to try. Finally, the crew deep dives the hit HBO hockey/love story "Heated Rivalry."
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The boys bring Rose in on an impromptu game of Dominoes annoying Mike Fuentes who is just trying to do a podcast. The crew then quickly gives their takes on the finale of Netflix's "Stranger Things" before diving in to Chipotle's new ridiculous high protein menu. Chris Cote then figures out what type of water heater he has in his house and finally we ask Roy, "Whose Snore is This?"
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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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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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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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