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Glutened for Glory: The Dubai Chocolate Taste Test
Ep. 79
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Buckle up, because this episode of Shift Happened is pure chaotic brilliance. Mark Houston kicks things off with a brand-new theme song celebrating his favorite cryptid—Nessie, of course—leading to a heated cryptid debate and some passionate Nessie lore. But that’s just the beginning. The crew dives headfirst into a $130 candy tasting session with some real-deal Dubai chocolate, thanks to Amy’s fiancé who smuggled it through customs alongside an engagement ring. Verdict? Pistachio > hazelnut, and yes, Leslie willingly got glutened for it.
We also tackle mysteries of chewy lab-grown chicken, the health benefits of speed vacuuming, and Dean’s Disney-princess-style wake-up routine. Plus, we’ve got hot takes on Katy Perry’s space jaunt, Coachella’s real geography, and the triumphant return of white dog poop. This is your second shift at its most unhinged—and most delicious.
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