Brian and Scott kick things off with a post-Labor Day catch-up, then spend most of the episode debating Phoebe Bridgers’ album Lost Weekend, especially whether it’s a grower, a little too long, or just not Brian’s thing. They also get into football season, including Super Bowl picks, halftime show predictions, streaming frustration, and why September TV is about to disappear behind the NFL.

Key topics

• Brian and Scott recap a low-key Labor Day weekend, including pool parties, a family fantasy football draft, and the return to work.
• Scott shares his cocktail of the week using Eagle Rare, DelMarVa syrup, chocolate bitters, and a large cube.
• Brian talks through his Kentucky buck, made with Old Forester barrel proof, ginger syrup, lemon, grenadine, and orange liqueur.
• The album discuss ...