I don't know what to be happier about for this episode, that we talked about potatoes, or that we actually finally got to meet in person. This is the first time we've all met since the inception of this podcast, more than three months ago.

After a slightly riotous intro, an absolutely stunning performance with an age-old classic (original), and a long-awaited haiku that definitely fit all the traditional requirements, we had some supposedly important announcements, which, like 50% of all good announcements, put the recipients to sleep. Then, Ardra treated us to a poem about the history of potatoes (I'm sure you know the basics, but hearing it again as a poem never hurt). Next, Snigdha, aided by the others, gave a brief and very possibly incomplete overview of the cultural significance of potatoes (and Uma nerded out about the etymology of Axomamma).

Also, CW: mild swearing, lots and lots of bad jokes. And puns. So, so many puns.

We also spent thirty seconds a time on like fifty different topics, but I'd rather let you find those for yourself.

After that came the Factoff! I imagine you know what that is, and if you don't there's a longish explanation in the episode. Snigdha's chosen question was accidentally prepped for by Devyani, so she chose the order. Uma explained the Potato Paradox, Ardra explained just how mind-bogglingly far the moon is (space potato), and Devyani talked about the Demonic Cat Problem, along with two side facts that were less genocidal and more musical in nature.

Then we had a total count of our Flubber points so far. The winner after 10 episodes was (cue the drumroll) - Someone, you'll have to listen to find out who.

Zat'z it for zis epizode, zee you next time!

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