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Guess who’s back?!? Ben and Bob return after a 2+ month hiatus with a format-breaking episode in which they actually discuss something (er, someone) totally mainstream — namely, Snoop Dogg. The legendary G-funk rapper from the LBC rose to prominence during their formative years under the tutelage of Dr. Dre and made a huge impression on their teenage minds. In the 30 years since, Snoop has absolutely saturated popular culture while Ben and Bob have created a DIY podcast with unpredictable release dates. Whether he’s rapping, acting, directing, performing at Comedy Central Roasts, emceeing WWE Wrestling Events, authoring cookbooks, or dabbling in various business ventures, Snoop’s always 100% himself and Ben and Bob love that. So check it out. Then just chill . . . to the next episode.

Ben and Bob are joined once again by their friend and music mentor, John, to discuss the late, great musician Elliott Smith through the dual lenses of his masterpiece album “Either/Or” (1997) and the documentary “Heaven Adores You” (2014; Amazon Prime Video). Almost 20 years since his tragic passing, the trio discuss this troubled virtuoso, his beautiful (and sometimes haunting) songs, and the undeniable impact he had on fans and fellow musicians. Say yes to this episode of SSOS!

Bob has apparently been a seeker (and a private weirdo) since he was a young boy. As a grade schooler, he discovered the low-budget, R-rated science fiction film “The Brother From Another Planet” starring Joe Morton, which became a significant catalyst for his developing psyche. This is a tale of an alien on-the-run who crash lands his spaceship in the Hudson River, but there’s obviously a lot going on beneath the surface. Is this movie responsible for Bob’s distrust of authority figures, interest in UFOs, and love of P-Funk? And will Ben vouch for one of Bob’s childhood favorites? Find out on this episode of SSOS.

Ben & Bob discuss Season 1 of the FX comedy-drama “The Bear”, starring Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto. Carmy is a top chef in the world of fine dining who returns to Chicago to save his family’s financially struggling Italian Beef sandwich shop, which his brother left him in his will. While this show does romanticize cooking, it’s more about grief, family, honing your craft, chasing perfection, the stress of modern work, and more. Ben loves this show, but will it leave Bob as satiated or just give him hunger pangs? Dig into this meal of an episode to find out!

Ben & Bob ring in the New Year, and a new season of SSOS, with mid-90s movie “Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead”. Bob’s selection is about reformed gangster, Jimmy “The Saint” (Andy Garcia), who is forced by crime boss, “The Man With The Plan” (Christopher Walken), to take one last job. Having reassembled his old crew, the action goes sideways resulting in Jimmy, “Pieces”, “Big Bear Franchise”, “Easy Wind”, and “Critical” Bill becoming marked men. Further complicating matters, Jimmy just fell in love with a fellow Denverite so it’s not exactly an ideal time to go on the lam. Grab some boat drinks and find out if it’s a double vouch.

For their stocking-stuffed holiday episode, Ben & Bob are joined by good friend, concert companion, and fellow Gizzhead, John. They discuss 2 albums from the Aussie indie band, “King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard”, namely “Omnium Gatherum” and “I’m in Your Mind Fuzz”. Then, they turn to the previously scheduled challenge, 2020 indie sci-fi film “The Vast of Night” (Amazon Prime Video) before wrapping up with some of their favorite stuff from this past year. So check out the first ever 9-vouch episode of SSOS and stay tuned for Season 3, premiering in January 2023!