Matthew went on a “date”… and that’s where things immediately get interesting. He admits to using Dad’s illness as a get-out-of-jail-free card to escape awkward situations, and the family unpacks a night filled with red flags, probation revelations, and some truly questionable behavior.

We’re recording post-Thanksgiving, and one lesson is crystal clear: turkey should never, under any circumstances, be served medium rare. From there, the conversation turns to the Campbell’s Soup controversy and the statements that sparked strong reactions online, stirring up opinions around messaging, responsibility, and public response.

The family also dives into deepfakes, AI, and how this technology makes us feel — curious, impressed, concerned, and everything in between. Things get emotional as Dad shares a new diagnosis, leading to a raw and honest moment around health, uncertainty, and family. A strange chain of events sparks a bigger discussion about fate versus coincidence, and whether things really happen for a reason.

We wrap things up with what we’re watching and reading, plus Anthony’s tale of a “small hike” that somehow turned into six miles and left him feeling like a reluctant mountain goat.

As always, it’s real, reflective, and just the right amount of unhinged.