2025 SUMMER BONUS EPISODE!

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Summer calls for cold drinks, hot grills, and the triumphant return of The Trout Stream! After what Harry calls "complete system failure" during our last recording attempt, we're finally back with our Summer Special 2025 - and we've packed it with all the best ingredients for a perfect episode.

Paul takes us on a journey through San Antonio where his family's work trip turned vacation included surprising discoveries at SeaWorld (it's not just dolphin shows!) and practical parking advice that might save you some serious cash. Meanwhile, Harry checks in from 1,300 miles away as we reconnect through our podcast therapy session.

The highlight of this episode is the launch of our highly anticipated Favorite Barbecue Side Dish Bracket - a tournament idea we've apparently had since 1992! Our 16-team bracket features classic matchups like pasta salad versus grilled peaches, loaded baked potato against Fritos with nacho cheese, and perhaps the most lopsided contest in bracket history: deviled eggs crushing Italian wedding soup in what Paul calls "a complete shutout." The passionate debates about side dishes reveal our deep connection to summer cooking traditions and showcase why this bracket means so much to us.

Between bracket discussions, we hand out our signature Golden Trouts to deserving recipients including Kyle Schwarber for his All-Star game heroics, Joey Chestnut's hot dog eating contest triumph, and share our frustrations with everything from complicated hotel laundry systems to the childhood entrepreneur who tried to raise his lawn-mowing price from $20 to $75 overnight.

As we wrap up with stories about family fishing trips (featuring a deckhand tagged by a catfish) and upcoming summer plans, this episode perfectly captures the essence of summer - full of laughter, food, outdoor adventures, and the occasional antifreeze mishap.

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