Rod, Justin, and Karen discuss flying first class, going to Vegas, Karen’s doctor visits, going to the seamstress, the Hornets games, Nextdoor, Website trouble, Party of Two, Task, The Chair Company, listener feedback and pregame news.
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Come on through with the first class flight, yall! My motto had always been to go cheap on the flight and splurge on the accommodations because you’re always going to spend more time in your room/Airbnb. This had always been fine when we travelled domestically because hubby and I are both hobbit-sized (I’m 5ft1 and I let him lie about being 5ft8) so we don’t really need legroom.
Cut to our behinds flying internationally. We flew with Jet (you know, the “nothing beats a Jet2 holiday” people) and it was MISERABLE. They didn’t even offer WATER for free.
Flew with them and they charged $4.50 for bottled water, and their NASTY microwave food was seriously like $20 a plate. It looked like a Lean Cuisine meal. That little flight changedy entire perspective. We’re flying at least business when we head back to Greece in 6months. We ended up spending like $100 on that flight for a nasty “sandwich” that was cold in the middle and “spaghetti” that tasted like ketchup on top ramen noodles.
Lesson learned. We’re booking our flight at the end of the month and I’m gonna ask myself WWJD (what would Justin do?”
Karen, Rod, and Justin,
Congrats on the first class fight Justin. In the future, because it won’t be your last, check to see if the ticket allows you lounge access. A lot of them do. Free-ish food and drink (cus you paid with your ticket or the others did with their credit card fees), and sometimes showers, sleep pods, etc. Just tip the bartenders. Also, if you ever take it for ran international flight that’s long enough, ask for the pajamas and keep them. They’re very comfy. I wear them around the house. Airlines have a minimum flight time before they’ll give you PJs. The last one I took had a 12 or 13 hour minimum.
Cheers!
Ms. Smart
Ahoy y’all,
Justin talking about his Vegas vacation brought me back to my first trip a couple years ago. While i was leaving the plane I told the attendant that this was not only my first time in Vegas but first time flying. This brotha told me to hold open my backpack and preceded to throw mini bottles of alcohol and snacks in my backpack. I was instantly taken from economy to economy plus (key & peeled joke). I didn’t gamble much because I went for the entertainment. I went to see the Circus de Chalet Beatles and Michael Jackson shows, Magician Ming Lin, some midevil time dining, and dance multiple nights away. I didn’t even gamble.
I also went to Area 15 like Justin did and was wondering if he went to the Omega Mart. If you didn’t you missed greatness. Omega Mart (mega art) is a huge art project where the front is a coocky grocery store with wierd items, like crystal pepper, which is actually rock salt, that you can actually by but that is the tip of the iceberg. Behind the scenes there are secret passages a mystery about the company and a different dimension that you can solve through puzzles and observation. At one point one of the employees in a lab coat came behind me and whispered ” dont trust the company ” to me. I was on the right track. I expected to be the fo 2 hours at most. I spent 8 hours there trying to figure everything out and didn’t regret it.
The ultra cool thing about meow wolf, the company that owns Omega Mart, is that there are 5 other places across the county with different themes outside of a grocery store but follows the same universal storyline. Vegas is a store, Denver is a house, Santa fe is something else but all serves the same story. I can’t wait to see what they do in NYC next year.
I haven’t flown first class much, but when I do I always show up early for the lounge. Access to the first-class lounge is a great place to start the travel experience!
What up Rod, Karen, and Justin! Rod I know you mention what you are listening too regarding music. I wanted to see if you heard the new album, Welcome Home, from Charlotte native, Reuben Vincent? He is signed to 9th Wonder’s Jamla records. He’s in his early to mid 20s but sounds like a guy who could be from the 90s and 2000s. His style is not to be just a viral sensation but of a guy who has put in the work on his craft.
Thanks for the great shows.
I got $100 ready for the production of the Sitting Five, LFG that was clutch!
I don’t be giving you enough cred for introducing me to new music. So here’s your cred Rod, despite all the samurai cuts you be giving a humble law abiding Paravai-Kaaran like myself. I still remember to pay homage. Even if a year late. Arigato Rod-San!
Mary’s voicemail about persuading your partner to go premium was an actual HANDBOOK. That was so freakin’ fabulous! Then, getting TBGWT Nation IN FORMATION to take turns doing a 5-star review? Oprah, get this woman a Masterclass contract!
LOL!!! — “Gaslighters will play in your face. EvieE is the Stephen A. Smith of Arby’s!!!”