Episode 293: A Day Without Major Catastrophes

[00:00–04:00] Opening Banter + Personal Chaos
Chris and Greg kick things off with lighthearted chatter and Greg’s chaotic day involving dogs, holes, broken glass, and a work Zoom call gone wrong.

[04:00–13:00] NBA MVP & MVP Trends

• [04:04] NBA MVP revealed: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) wins over Jokic.

• SGA praised for unique scoring style—fewer 3s but elite finishing and foul-drawing.

• Discussion of MVP criteria, and if Jokic was snubbed due to “voter fatigue”.

• [07:00] Jokic’s historic stats: near 30/11/10 as a center.

• Interesting stats:

  • 7 straight international MVPs

  • 9 straight MVPs without tattoos

• Historical MVP context: First international MVP was Hakeem Olajuwon, followed by Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, and the current streak starting with Giannis in 2019.

[13:00–22:00] Scrubs Reboot + TV Nostalgia

• Chris reveals casting news: Zach Braff is returning in a Scrubs reboot on ABC.

• Greg voices cautious optimism, provided it’s not a repeat of season 9.

• Discussion shifts to other shows with consistent casts like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Office.

• Commentary on how streaming changed viewing habits vs DVD box set culture.

• Greg mentions listening to the Boy Meets World rewatch podcast hosted by cast members (except Ben Savage).

[22:00–26:30] Reboot Fatigue & Movie Nostalgia

• Concerns voiced about the Happy Gilmore 2 sequel, fearing celebrity overload.

• They contrast original comedies’ charm with the risk of modern reboots trying too hard.

• Missed opportunity: No Michael B. Jordan as Carl Weathers’ son.

[26:30–29:00] Best Buy Tangent + Geek Squad Fail

• Chris shares a frustrating story about trying to use his Best Buy Total Tech Plan for computer repairs.

• Issues with multiple accounts and ID verification make for a relatable tech support saga.

[29:00–43:00+] Scrubs Trivia Quiz

• Chris quizzes Greg with a 15-question medium-difficulty Scrubs quiz.

• Topics include JD’s full name, Sacred Heart, Turk’s sitcom, the janitor’s real name (Glenn Matthews), and more.

• Deep dives into trivia like the song played during Ben’s death, JD’s scooter name (Sasha), and Dr. Cox’s attire.

• A few disputed answers (e.g. Cheers vs Sanford and Son) get tossed or adjusted.