The hosts dive into the 'News Monster' segment, discussing bizarre global news stories including suggestive candy wrappers and a thief who complained about office hygiene. The episode devolves into improvised riffs on public sex and the complexities of Los Angeles parking signs.
The hosts discuss a Yahoo Shine advice column regarding a woman wanting a one-night stand while her husband is abroad. The conversation devolves into a graphic debate over infidelity, physical preferences, and the aesthetics of plastic surgery.
Tod announces he has quit smoking cigarettes after years of addiction, leading to a discussion about withdrawal and the shame of hiding habits. Marc counters by sharing a detailed story about a past office encounter with an Eastern European coworker.
Hosts Marc and Tod discuss the awkwardness of their shared workplace restroom and Tod's high-pressure weekend spent with his girlfriend's wedding-obsessed friends. They transition into a critique of the Oscars' exclusivity and announce their own 'Low Budget Oscars' for 2006.
Marc proposes a 'horrific plan' to purchase billboards or transit posters in mid-to-large media markets to promote the show. The conversation devolves into a debate between practical ROI-based online marketing and Marc's desire for 'spite-based' marketing targeting his ex-girlfriends.