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Mark's back from New York but saving the contentious stuff for next week's premium, and Jonathan's teasing some work stories plus a follow-up to the break-up. We kick things off with a CIA rabbit hole, sketchy weight-loss drug ads, and more. Talk to you on next week's premium! Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Brian from VA gets some good news. Alex Honnold wouldn't be impressed with Jonathan's Saturday night, but Mark is. Plus, a totally uninformed, 1,000-mile-away analysis of the Elon vs. Trump feud, and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Jonathan recounts a regrettable train station incident. With two recent documentaries out, we debate whether Aaron Rodgers is more compelling than Brett Favre. Plus, some final thoughts on last week's premium episode. Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Mark's self-loathing clouds his take on Bill Belichick and his young girlfriend. A Temple kid poked the wrong bear. We clash over a classic Coen Brothers film. And yes—you should celebrate Mother's Day at Applebee's. Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

We debut a brand new segment, breakdown strange behavior at an elevator, fantasy book Brad Pitt's character in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood', discuss Ben Affleck's role as an autistic superhero, praise the potato, ponder why men expectorate in urinals and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

We break down the drama unfolding at the 2025 NFL Draf. Jonathan gets some advice on how to respond to an out-of-touch message, and we tease a new segment for next week's show. Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Mark torpedos a segment with surgical precision. Jonathan has a deep conversation with A.I. within the confines of a lonely Karaoke booth. We ponder what Michael Richards is doing, why multi millionaires take sponsorship deals and more... Talk to you next week on premium! Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Mark is left speechless by a man's aura in the lobby of JiffyLube. Jonathan has begun a text-relationship with his barber. Schadenfreude at the train station in Japan, a half-baked idea, analyzing bookcases of sports reporters and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

We reflect on a revelation Brian From Va made during last week's show. Mark didn't have the smoothest trip back from Phoenix. Jonathan's solitude was interrupted by a strange pedestrian. Leaving people on read, the difficulty of avoiding political conversations and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

An annoying co-worker. Panic over a family milestone photo. Yelling at strange kids at a house party. The new "it'll be interesting to see" crutch and more... Talk to you next week on premium! Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com  

Mark's head was spinning at the Manassas St. Patrick's Parade. Jonathan had a clear moment where he knew he was recovering from his illness. A trash disposal lesson in Japan and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com  

Mark simultaneously helps and sabotages surveying careers in South Carolina. Jonathan refuses to cancel his "vacation". A traumatic experience at a new barber shop, top 10 Gene Hackman movies and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com    

Due to old-man pain, Jonathan utilizes a terrible broadcaster's gimmick. Mark's trip to S. Carolina is coming to an end which sparks a memory from Pittsburgh. How did Jonathan react to a home accident? How did Swenson react to last week's premium? All this and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com  

Mark makes a bold prediction about the SB halftime show. Jonathan shares an embarrassing moment at the local grocery store and laments an unexplained ailment. We also tease a great premium for next week... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com  

Mark was taken aback re-watching a film from a bad era of movies. He also has an idea to help all of the depressed NFL fans this week... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Forgive the sports talk, but its been 33 years... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

We discuss whether to hedge our Commanders superbowl bet and we're excited to present a new sponsor! Jonathan is surprised at his wife's opinions on reading and heating. Mark dusts off a book from his shelf, we discover an old Irish folk tune that will make you cry and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Staycations are the worst. Stories of loathing in grocery stores, trains, sidewalks, and at home with your wife. Depravity comes in the form of fork tracks and couch naps. Charles Barkley scorches earth. Kliff Kingsbury is rumored to be leaving the commanders and more.... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Personal space invaded at the Costco wine aisle, blowing up at your family over a spare lighter, someone sabotaging the singing of the 12 days of Christmas, overly-emotional banjo playing and much more... What a great holiday, indeed! Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Do people who avoid conflict have more conflict? Why hasn't Mark watched The Departed? Book recommendations, weekend work emails, a terrible bowl game, Colby Covington's last fight and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

An awkward morning encounter reaffirms Jonathan's tendency to avoid people. Mark ponders the meaning of an old Jim Breuer pizza hut commercial. Karens on the move, Triangle of sadness, American Predator, and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Jonathan chooses his casket photo. Mark escapes to the mountains of WV. Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Mark celebrates a minor victory at the top of the show. People continue to disappoint in trains, gyms, and bars. Jonathan found a food item in Costco that altered his level of happiness in Japan. Some NFL talk, the movie Closer, and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Jonathan recaps his trip to Osaka. Mark has a confrontation on a park bench. Talk to you next week on premium! Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Jonathan is nursing a hangover, Mark is excited about the battle of the beltway. Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

A philosophical conversation for the ages. The feud between MMA guru and Nina Drama sparks memories of the Opie and Anthony era and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Mark and Jonathan both feel happiness for the first time in 15 years. This segment is immediately followed by a depressing parent corner. Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Thoughts on rereading, rewatching, and reunions. Jonathan received his absentee ballot. Mark is mixing it up on British boxing message boards. Parent corner and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Recapping Noche UFC sparks memories of Mark's trip to Mexico. Jonathan has a macabre request to all his friends in the U.S., a listener has a theory about the person discussed in last week's premium episode, some NFL wide receivers behaved very strangely and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Some injuries sustained this week spark childhood memories. Mark had the courage to try something outside his comfort zone. NFL season is almost here and we tease next week's premium. Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Mark is back to report he is alive (but not necessarily well). "Parent Corner" returns with a harrowing tale of early morning trash. A surprising message from an Amazon retailer, the terrifying people who attend political conventions, the beauty of the movie Reptile and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Mark shares some observations of family members during his trip to West Virginia. Jonathan reports back on a narcissistic family he met at the pool and a healthy sized gentleman eating on the bullet-train. A debate about long vacations, disingenuous Instagram, boring sports commentators and more... Talk to you next week on premium! Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Mark recaps his trip to Ocean City, which sparks a conversation about how bad Maryland is. Jonathan shares some violent fantasies he had on public transportation. ESPN trolls all sports fans with a recent top 100 list, some book recommendations, a weird Tyler invitation and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Mark's week from hell continues with a friendly trip to the local emergency room. In more frivolous news, Jonathan navigated his way through a stressful water closet situation. We respond to an email and tease next week's premium. Talk to you next week! Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

One of the most difficult shows we've ever done. In loving memory of John Gavin Townsend (December 9, 1978 - June 23, 2024). Billy Bob Thornton: "I've Never Been the Same Since My Brother Died"

Jonathan vents about a slightly annoying Saturday. Today is Mark's wedding anniversary. People who are "proud" of their offspring, planning vacations, shame eating Tim Tams and more... Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Sadly Lacking Premium subscriptions are now available on iTunes, which sends Jonathan on a trip down memory lane. Mark vents about the awful people he encountered at the Chris Stapleton concert. Talk to you next week on premium! Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Mark recaps his trip to Maryland. Jonathan asks some food-related questions and more... Talk to you next week on premium!   Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

A lot happened... SLR Premium Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Jonathan had a Shogun-like week. Deeper meanings behind the Tom Brady roast, an alarming parent-corner and more... SLR Premium Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Mark had to make a difficult decision regarding his dog Tony. We break down why Jonathan postponed his birthday, 2024 NFL draf commentary and more... We'll talk to you next week on premium! SLR Premium Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Mark is 'taken aback' at the grocery store. Jonathan takes a short trip to Taiwan. Fantasy booking Heat, a bad week to be in the Michael Porter Jr. family, 'crazy' Ryan Garcia comes away with the upset win and more... SLR Premium Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

The grass is always greener. A billionaire receives the death penalty. Places we never want to visit. Rage in the drugstore, UFC 300 preview and more... SLR Premium Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Mark teases a parent corner for next week. Jonathan bought a funeral suit. Steph Curry crying, Dana White on a cringe podcast, memories of breaking windows and more... Talk to you next week on premium! SLR Premium Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Lots of good topics in this one, but you should probably just skip to the part where we talk about SageShadowBlade... SLR Premium Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Why does Mark override his gut instincts? Why did Jonathan have a health emergency in Thailand? All these questions and more will be answered. Talk to you next week on premium! SLR Premium Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Jonathan straps on hockey gear for the first time. Mark tries to predict the next horrible sports broadcasting clutch phrase. Upcoming trip to Thailand, thoughts on UFC Mexico, A possible meet-up in Japan and more... SLR Premium Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Either we're dumb or the Godfather 2 is really confusing... SLR Premium Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

An uninspiring parent corner, annoying people at Costco, Mark drops a bombshell at the end of the episode and more... SLR Premium Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Mark has another social experience with our friend Kaliel but something seems off. Jonathan has some thoughts on watching Godzilla in Japan. Prepping a huge topic for next week and more... SLR Premium Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com

Jonathan apologizes for last week but thankfully is redeemed for his opinions on NY resolutions. We start the show. Parent corner delivers again. UFC 297 predictions, book recommendations and more... See you next week on premium ya dirty bastards! SLR Premium Donate SadlyLackingRadio@gmail.com