Episode 506: The Enchanted Horn of American Heroism

Outline
00:45 - Intro - In honor of the podcast's 10th anniversary, Justin sings the only song he knows ("Send In the Clowns"), and the brothers reminisce about 2010.

06:07 - Earlier this week, I was doing some gardening with my sister. It was hard to concentrate because two cats were boisterously making love beyond the hedge. Our yard is a cat hotspot, so this is likely not the last time it will happen. I want to spend more time in the garden, but I'm afraid the ambiance will be broken by a couple of cats getting down. What can I do about these feisty felines? - Yard Dweller

11:43 - Y - Sent in by Merit Palmer, from an anonymous Yahoo! Answers user whom Griffin calls "Susannananah", who asks:

"If the founding fathers left behind a magic horn that could summon the legends of American history, would not be the time to blow it? If the founding fathers left behind a magic horn that could be blown in a time of dire need to save America but it would only work once, would now be the time to use it? They would stay till the next new moon? The founding fathers could come back and solve the poliitical problems Great inventors like Edison and Tesla and Curie and Joas Salk and such could find a vaccine and a cure for the corona virus? The inventors and scientists could work out something for saving the environment It would be cool to see the great composers, musicians and singers again who would bring us great music to inspire us through this crisis. Andrews sisters could be back a while just like they were in WWII John Henry and Paul Bunyan could build us some new infrastructure It would likely conjure the armies of the past who could restore peace in the Middle East? If there was such a magic horn, would now be the time to use it"

21:01 - Play Along at Home! "Justin: Of the original 150, please name the 3 ghost type Pokémon. Gastly, Haunter, Gengar" "Griffin: At Disneyland, which animal is given free reign to roam the park at night? Feral cats" "Justin: Currently, Eevee has 8 possible evolutions. Please name at least 5. Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon" "Griffin: How many churros are sold at Disneyland every year? Over 2.8 million" "Justin: Pikachu's name is a Japanese onomatopoeia portmanteau of what two words? Pika (sparkling) and Chu (a mouse squeak)" "Griffin: When Pirates of the Caribbean originally opened at Disneyland, what authentic props were used, on loan from UCLA? Human skeletons"

27:05 - MZ - Sponsored by Blue Apron and Stitch Fix. Advertisement for Stop Podcasting Yourself.

31:07 - Every time I video conference with my coworkers, they comment about the mirror on the wall behind me. I like having the mirror there, since it makes the room look bigger, but my coworkers' comments are starting to get annoying. What should I do to hide that mirror that won't start more conversations about the dang mirror? - The Man In the Mirror

31:38 - Guestspert Elizabeth Gilbert joins the show to help with the mirror question.

48:05 - Munch Squad: Brands Are Here for You
 * Carl's Jr., Hardee's Family Bundles
 * Boston Market Take-Home Easter Dinners
 * Zaxby's Family Packs
 * White Castle Gives Healthcare Workers Free Meals

56:22 - Housekeeping

60:16 - FY - Sent in by a bunch of people (including Graham Roebuck and Adrian Cowles), from Yahoo Answers user Mike, who asks: "Can science make a Spider-Man?"