Joey warned everyone that he was fasting for lab work and might get hangry. He woke up extra early and ate three gluten-free waffles, syrup, and a banana before 3:30am.  

Nancy finally watched the Idaho murders documentary on Netflix and was completely creeped out by it.  

The show talked about the recent Taco Bell lettuce scare and the confirmed cases of illness in Knox County. Nancy said she’d go back to Taco Bell immediately, just without lettuce, while Joey said he had already been back for a Crunchwrap Supreme. 

Hot Tea: Parker McCollum canceled a show because his wife went into labor and welcomed their second son. Bailey Zimmerman canceled his entire European tour to focus on family matters. Shania Twain said she would never remove Brad Pitt’s name from “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” but might add Harry Styles. Nashville now has a Morgan Wallen-themed Airbnb complete with a warning not to throw a chair off the balcony. 

Joey shared that wrestling with his 12-year-old son has become a reality check. He used to easily pin his boys down, but now they’re getting strong enough to make him work for it.  

Nerd News: A New York school paused plans for a humanoid robot teacher named Sally after parents learned the manufacturer also has ties to the adult companion robot industry. People claimed they found an alien missile on Mars, but NASA says it’s just a rock. Google Gemini is working on AI tools that remove “ums,” “likes,” and other filler words from dictated text.  

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Nancy gave an update on her ankle injury after another doctor visit. The doctor now believes her pain could be a nerve-related condition and suggested it might actually be coming from how her brain is processing pain signals. Joey turned the conversation into jokes about shock therapy. 

A new Tennessee law now makes it easier to own a pet raccoon. Joey also highlighted new Tennessee laws allowing digital vehicle registrations, animal chiropractic care, and requiring more daily recess time for elementary school students. 

Nancy said her 13-year-old son couldn’t wait for tax-free weekend because it meant back-to-school shopping. Joey guessed her budget would be around $500, and Nancy hopes it will be less than that.