With Bryan last year scoring an amazing deal on a Ford Focus ST that needed work for $500, Mario uses this podcast as an excuse (and with a burning desire) to try to find a sweet ride online around the same price that hopefully isn't destroyed, very sketchy, or just a shady dealer being untruthful with their listings.

Also on this week's show, as the boys were recording this episode, NASA has a successful mission end with the Artemis splashing back down on Earth, and they ponder what the next trip to space will entail. Are we going to colonize the moon? Will Mars be our next stop, despite the three-year round-trip?

Plus, the discussion of combining your work life with your personal one as the news of someone playing I Spy scooping pictures between a well-known sports journalist and NFL head coach becomes the big story.

Inching closer to that epic episode 200. Come for the madness.

Another week, another international conflict that gets closer to its apex. Bryan and Mario decide why let that and some initial copyright issues uploading this episode stop them from bringing this to the masses? The guys are suggested to look into a very intriguing conspiracy theory regarding the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster: did Big Bird cause that to happen? Was the iconic Sesame Street character supposed to be on that ill-fated launch? It's a topic tailor-made for this podcast, so we obviously had to check it out.

Plus, Bryan leans Argentina for wanting their new World Cup jersey, a deep dive into Need for Speed Nintendo DS game ratings, and is Mario speaking facts about purchasing sports jerseys straight from China and not worrying about the long shipping wait?

This episode is another one closer to 200. Still just as random, confusing, and wild as one may expect. Welcome in.

Bryan and Mario are back in front of the mic this week and doing what any well-prepared professionals would do—going through an interesting yet chaotic guest list document they've written, and realizing they may have accidentally included voice actors from half the golden era of Need for Speed. At this point, a full pivot to a racing podcast feels inevitable.

Mario later gets to jump on his soapbox (again) for the PWHL’s return to Detroit, declaring—loudly—that women’s hockey belongs in the Motor City, and honestly, he’s not wrong.

Also on this episode, are podcasts becoming overwhelmed by famous people and there are not enough average Joe's starting one? And how has this resulted in outrageous production costs and less heart and soul put into crafting something fun.

Plus, the guys rave about the Project Hail Mary movie, seriously consider breaking up with Netflix over its prices, and remind everyone that Justin Long is an American national treasure who crushes it in whatever role he gets.

The state of Michigan doesn't provide the craziest of meteorological moments, but the percentage isn't zero, and this past week saw a tornado touch down causing catastrophic damage and ruining lives of many families. Mario and Bryan discuss the impact severe weather had on the home state for the Aliens, why this tornado was so different compared to others in Michigan, and how did it happen. Also, do earthquakes ever hit here? You'd be amazed to find out that it does! The guys view a chart of past earthquakes to hit the state in the last few decades, and have a story session on some that they have experienced.

Plus, the podcast's favorite viewer from England, day one homeboy Denver, returns to the show to provide a sliver of an update on life across the pond, and why a visit from fans that came by in the original studio days....you know, the OG Detroit backyard garage days....give off the highest of highs in the joy department for the Aliens.

It's an episode of pure wholesomeness, giving the tips and tricks of succeeding in the health game, and why the state of Michigan has such oddities with weather and earthquakes.

What a month of February in the world of sports, as countries converged to Italy for the Winter Olympics to compete for medals, use up all of the condoms, and try to say they are better than the other in a high-stakes, high-energy environment. Bryan and Mario have fun thinking back to the best, worst, and most WTF moments of the games!

America owns women's figure skating, a Norwegian skier wins gold in every race he entered, while a teammate let the world know of his infidelity. A Slovakian fugitive was caught, an American skiing legend suffers a gruesome injury, Canada cheats in curling (allegedly), and a cute dog gets involved in the action. USA Hockey gave their fierce rivals Canada two massive L's in the gold medal games, with the guys and gals saying kilometers aren't better than miles. But many in the country are now saying the guys are traitors for visiting the White House? Is that warranted?

On the movie entertainment side, Project Hail Mary is shaping to be quite the hit, as early reviewers are hailing it as an amazing adaption of the Andy Weir novel. The guys get geeked for the film by thinking of the best sci-fi movies of all time and ranking them on a totally legit and valid tier list. Right answers only.

It's an episode of debates, gasps, forehead slaps, and a whole lot of hype and anticipation.

This week, Mario and Bryan get the conversation kicked off about Minnesota, where political activism and high-profile ICE moments have turned the state into a national flashpoint. Is it all becoming too much at once, or is there a better way these situations should be handled moving forward?

Then, the long-awaited Epstein Files finally start going public — and the details are juicy. Photos, celebrity name drops, and plenty of uncomfortable revelations spark a discussion on what actually matters, what doesn’t, and how to separate facts from speculation.

Plus, the guys break down what the right amount of body fat really is, react to how the U.S. government and IndyCar seemingly pulled a Washington, D.C. race out of thin air for America’s 250th birthday, and wrap things up with some pure nostalgia — why running a PlayStation 2 emulator on your PC is elite, especially when it means firing up WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007.

Mario and Bryan kick off 2026 the only way they know how: with a full-on banger of a podcast episode. The guys look back on a wild 2025 in their personal lives, from health journeys, love, and surgeries to unexpected ancestry revelations that sent them digging into who they really are and where they come from. It’s reflective, honest, and occasionally unhinged—in the best way possible. Can also blame the live show chat (we love our fans).

From there, it’s a full recap of the chaos that was 2025. The Aliens debate the best and worst moments across sports, pop culture, and politics, trying to decide once and for all if last year truly lived up to its “wacky” reputation. And because it wouldn’t be this podcast without some big-picture takes, they peer into the future to ask the real questions: are we headed toward total societal meltdown, how swole will Bryan and Mario get in the gym, is Argentina going back-to-back at the World Cup, or is there a long-awaited Detroit Red Wings return to the NHL Playoffs? Buckle up—2026 starts here.

The 2026 World Cup group stage draw happened in Washington D.C., and somehow FIFA managed to turn a simple ping-pong ball ceremony into an overcaffeinated stage show. This week, Mario and Bryan break down the whole thing, from the dramatic lighting, the interesting musical performance of YMCA, and the part no one asked for: Donald Trump dancing awkwardly on stage and receiving a medal for absolutely no stated reason.

The boys go through each group with their trademark mix of insight, roasting, and “this will age badly” predictions, along with calling out the favorites, the frauds, and the dark horses that everyone will pretend they believed in from the start.

Then Mario drops some big news: he’s officially entering a major sim race on the digital Indianapolis Motor Speedway! Hopping on a grid featuring potential real-world drivers, media personalities, and that one team that named themselves after a cursed “67” meme, Mario is prepping to wheel an alien-liveried rocket ship around IMS. The existential question: Is his “sponsor” actually okay with their logo being slapped onto a car that’s going to be seen by a live online audience?

From the absurdity in D.C. to the chaos ahead on the pitch, as well as Bryan surviving the stress of watching his co-host try not to lawn-dart himself into the SAFER barrier, this episode delivers all the energy, sarcasm, and excitement Mario & Bryan are known for.