Topic: Pastis

The hosts perform a knighting ceremony for Sir Hummus from the Middle East. They discuss the traditional anise-flavored spirit "Arak," comparing it to Greek Uzo, French Pastis, and Italian Sambuca. The segment reinforces the "value for value" model of the podcast.

A discussion regarding the frozen snack Hot Pockets explores their similarity to English pasties and Russian pirozhki. The hosts express skepticism about the nutritional value of the product, referencing a millennial named Eddie who considers them a dietary staple.