The crew breaks down the conclusion of Stranger Things, agreeing that no matter how it ended, people were going to hate it anyway. From there, they zoom out and celebrate the fact that we’re living in a rare moment with a lot of genuinely good TV to watch, including Heated Rivalry on HBO. The conversation then takes a hard left into why bowling is way more complex than just throwing a ball down a lane, Jessica’s celebrity sightings on the streets of New York during break, Mike Fuentes reading headlines, and Cote finally revealing his closely guarded tuna fish recipe. It’s TV takes, niche passions, and unnecessary secrets — exactly how Mystery Crate should. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew starts by unpacking Apple TV’s PLUR1BUS and asking the only question that really matters: are the spiney trees real? From there, they argue that people are doing Christmas gifts all wrong by telling their families exactly what they want, before getting nostalgic about why celebrating New Year’s Eve just doesn’t hit the same anymore. The episode wraps with a timeless household debate — is it better to use the dishwasher or wash dishes by hand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew kicks things off with Chris Cote trying to get out the door to head to Fort Myers for an important family movie screening. From there, they dive into the world of social media and why certain trends have become downright terrible content. They also break down the conclusion of Tim Robinson’s "The Chair Company," debating what it all means. Finally, the crew reflects on what the future may hold for Mystery Crate — new ideas, new energy, and possibly fewer terrible trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The studio is in crisis after Jeremy microwaved his brussel sprouts — though, to be fair, it wasn’t entirely his fault. From there, everyone nominates what they believe is the best possible nights of the year. The crew then dives into their thoughts on "Wicked: For Good" before closing things out by revealing the most embarrassing (and impressive) parts of their 2025 Spotify Wrapped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew can’t contain their excitement for the upcoming final season of Stranger Things, talking fan theories, predictions, and goodbyes for their favorite characters. But after all the Upside Down talk, the craters dive into the first ever draft of what they’re most thankful for and pie draft. Finally, Tony imposes a strict Mystery Crate ban on a mystery Meadowlark Media employee. Happy Thanksgiving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions are high as the crew revisits who’s brave enough to say they don’t want turkey this year for Thanksgiving. Chris Cote introduces his new dog, Samantha Bennett. Then it’s a spirited argument about when it’s actually acceptable to put up Christmas decorations, followed by a Jess sharing a realization that the U.S. government still hasn’t figured out how to phase out the penny. Finally, being a weather person may be really hard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew dives right into a questionable choice as Tony is excited for Mike and Chris to eat an old corn dog fished out of the freezer that is “just a few days expired.” Meanwhile, Amin’s in a battle of wills with AI video generators that refuse to cooperate, Tony’s fallen deep into a TikTok-fueled obsession with Brutalist architecture, and somehow we end up with Tony and Chris admitting to sneaking forbidden photos inside the Sistine Chapel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew kicks things off by sharing their go-to breakfast orders — from elite diner pancakes to the underrated glory of a bacon-egg-and-cheese. Then it’s on to the mysterious science of freezers and how food disappears once it enters Chris Cote's. Somehow that leads to Tom Brady allegedly cloning his dog (because of course he does), and a wild conversation about how Sora AI videos are starting to blur the line between real and ridiculous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another Halloween has crept up on the Mystery Crate crew and they are trying their best to be dressed for the season. Chris Cote makes a shocking admission, we wonder where is the worst place on the body to get a pimple, Dictionary.com picks their word of the year and Jessica continues to see A list celebrities on the streets of New York City. Have a happy and safe Halloween everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica is excited for her upcoming family wedding on Notre Dame's bye week. Chris Cote wants to know what everyone's favorite doodle is, Mike Fuentes advocates for a solo trip to Iceland and Cintia is excited for everyone's Halloween costumes. Later, Chris calls Billy to see if he wants to play another round of Jessica's New York Celeb Watch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a very bitter sweet 350th episode of Mystery Crate, the show says goodbye to show favorite Billy Gil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Mystery Crate, Mike Fuentes and Jessica unveil a new segment tailored specifically for Billy. They also discuss the practicality of neck ties in modern society while Billy tries to sell Mike on a new shower head. Later, they discuss Rolling Stone's recent list of the 250 best songs of the century so far. As expected, there are some disagreements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew recaps Tony's field goal injury, Chris is amazed by how TikTok can make even the most mundane things popular, Jess goes on a boat and Jeremy can't think straight after his 24 hour New York trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Craters have survived yet another promised rapture much to their dismay. Mike Fuentes introduces Tony to the "Dark Forest Hypothesis," Chris Cote shares his Top 10 white "sauces," Tony shows the crew how to tie their shoes and Jessica wants you to know it's ok to be a tourist doing touristy things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Mystery Crate, Billy is determined to finally get through Mike's topic sheet. They realize that Netflix's "Stranger Things" first premiered during the Obama administration, Mike Fuentes' gives his definitive chicken wrap rankings, Tony is happy Amazon will be showing Bad Bunny's final show and Billy has a new business venture to bring rest stops to outer space! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Mystery Crate, Jessica is appalled by how Greg Cote was treated during the Le Batard Show's Soup cook off. Chris Cote reveals that him and his dad have not exchanged birthday gifts in years. The crew later shares what some of their first CDs were before determining if this year's "Hard Knocks" was one of the more boring seasons in the show's history. Finally, Mike Fuentes gets distracted buying World Cup tickets while the show spoils "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish" documentary on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The college football world wants you to accept Pudge the Cat as "cute" but Mike is not having it. Billy unveils a conspiracy theory behind FIU receiving one vote for the Coach's poll. Jessica invites the show to South Bend and Jeremy deep dives the Wikipedia's of New York politicians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony deep dives what makes up the Billy Gil food pyramid before sharing how he was able to convince his mother to get him an Ipod Nano when he was younger. Later, Billy wants to know if Roy is a "Do it Yourself" type guy and tells a story of how he ended up on a yacht he had no business being on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan has pushed the Mystery Crate crew to Studio B on late notice and Mike Fuentes is annoyed. Billy wants to be Roy's neighbor, Jessica tries to find a influencer niche for Roy, Billy doesn't like all the non-football football content and finally the crew wants to know if Mike Fuentes is OK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Fuentes is fed up with the shipping container as no one seems to want to stick to a schedule. Once he gets over his tantrum, they discuss the PR glow up of Travis Kelce during this offseason and how Taylor Swift's appearance on 'New Heights' will do numbers. Tony is furious he wasn't able to go see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico, the crew visits ESPN's Misery Index and finally the show says good bye to AOL dial up by reminiscing about the Instant Messenger era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices