Welcome back to the 3rd! This weeks episode is packed with hot takes and unexpected tangents.

The crew kicks off with brutal criticism of NBA All-Star Weekend—the dunk contest fell flat, and the 5 p.m. Peacock-exclusive tip-off frustrated everyone. They then pivot to alleged Kevin Durant burner account screenshots from 2022, debating authenticity with circumstantial evidence versus skepticism about tone.

But here's where it gets really interesting: the conversation spirals into Game of Thrones battle analysis, Valentine's Day meal prep (heart-shaped lobster mac and cheese, anyone?), and hot dog quality as a restaurant benchmark. They dissect Fire Force anime pacing, praise Darwin's Incident for seamless social commentary, and express frustration with Fallout's Super Mutant tease.

The energy is chaotic. The takes are strong. The pizza debate is passionate.

What's your take? Does a restaurant's hot dog quality really reflect their entire menu? Should the NBA scrap the dunk contest entirely?

New episodes every Thursday — pull up, laugh with us, yell at us, argue with your screen… whatever works.

💬 NOW TAKING SUBMISSIONS/GUESTS!
Got a wild story? A cursed meme? A burning question?
DM us on Instagram @the3rdpod_ and you might make it into the next episode!

📲 FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE:
Twitter: @the3rdpod
Instagram: @the3rdpod_
TikTok: @3rd.coast.podcast
Twitch:
🎮 Ray: cuznrayray
🎮 Ryan: kloudy4kast
🎮 Daniel: nonotesnelson