Messy Thoughts Episode 18. Season 2 of Messy Thoughts kicks off exactly how it should: loud, unfiltered, wildly funny, and just a little bit educational.

BJ and LeBron are back after a brief hiatus and immediately spiral into chaotic catch-ups — from blackout brunches and dangerous margaritas to messy New Year’s Eve parties, near house fires, and avoiding people in shared social circles. From there, things escalate quickly.

The duo introduces an instant classic game: “Is It Gay or Is It Straight?” — rating everything from Chili’s on 45th, TJ Maxx, Beyoncé concerts, and Fourth Street in Austin to Puerto Vallarta, Miami, and even the Republican National Convention on a very scientific 1–5 “gay scale.”

In honor of Black History Month, the conversation shifts to personal memories, first Black teachers, school experiences, a ...