Well, HELLOOO NURSE! Can we still say that? Tom and I hope you enjoy what we have for you today. Chris Porter was a super friendly, rad dude. Just like the Internet told me, he was! Seriously. I don't think I've ever Google'd a comedian and see more people saying how f'n lovely he is, like, EVER! He was just that nice and hopefully you'll see him in a T&D shirt soon. I'm out of here! Off to edit the video. - d

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- Podcasting crisis discussed with contrasting views between Tom Van, who is criticized for opposing fun and cutting funding for shows, and Dan Dennis, who advocates for increasing fun by 71% and holding podcasters accountable.
- "Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan" show introduction highlights, including Ross feeling unwell from a late dinner and potential on-show vomiting.
- Announcement of a partnership with the Arnold Palmer Invitational, offering discounted tickets through TomandDan.com and planning for a 420 BDM party, dinner show exclusive for BDM members, and a 10-year anniversary ACT live show with a live audience and radio broadcast, followed by an after-party at Tuffy's.
- Discussion on a staged farm accident for insurance fraud involving a man with neatly-severed ankles found near a bush hog, revealed to have been a plot to cash in on insurance without filing a claim yet.
- City workers clearing a sewer line cause Ross's toilet to explode, leading to a confrontation with workers who deny responsibility, particularly one named Surge, who ironically causes the surge.
- Bella, a neighbor's dog, invades Ross's home multiple times, eventually leading to a fight with Ross's dog, Shadow, requiring emergency veterinary care.
- Ross confronts Bella's owner over the vet bills following the altercation; the owner reluctantly agrees to pay directly but later questions the bill details.
- Shadow's surgery and recovery include significant vet costs, with the owner covering all expenses except a heartworm test, and discussions on the challenges of managing a dog with a cone post-surgery.
- Consideration of homeowner's insurance covering dog bites, even off-property, and the potential for legal action against Bella's owner for damages.
- Promotion of Pines and Pauls, a dog-friendly charity beer fest benefiting Pet Rescue by Judy, highlighting the importance of bringing friendly dogs to such events.

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