The Toy Department – Episode 396

The Toy Department

In Episode 396, Madden and Kolsky don’t bother with small talk because somebody is UPSET as they get into:

• The opening episode of The Challenge’s 40th season (1:05) and how the opening salvo (or lack thereof) in the Battle of the Eras left one of our hosts quite upset…
• The Matt Damon/Casey Affleck film The Instigators (43:15) and whether it qualifies for the much-discussed (on this pod, anyway) “gourmet cheeseburger” designation…
• Steph Curry as Steph Curry in Mr. Throwback (48:45) and whether or not Steph Curry should quit his day job …
• A few thoughts on Steph Curry at his day job (56:35) or whatever you would call what he did at the Olympics…
• Some distinctly non-expert opinions on Olympic Breaking (1:09:05) and the apparent controversy around it…
• Probably more talk about USMNT soccer and Chelsea Football Club (1:12:10) than anyone asked for…
• Homework for a light show next week (1:28:30), including: another episode of The Challenge Season 40 and the new Apple TV+ show Bad Monkey…