Jeremy and Erik start a discussion of Stan-Lee, Batman, a brief history of comic books, the current generation of comic books and what the current demographic of comic books are. Economic comparisons are made using the “Comic Book Standard”. The conversations turns to poorly made Chinese products and America’s service economy. Erik falls into the anti-marketing rant. Jeremy talks about the current concessions made by the Democrats. Health care is glossed upon.
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Jeremy and Erik revisit Florida to talk about hermit crabs and tidal pools. Erik brings up Micheal Vick which leads into a long conversation about the justice system. The guys then compare court cases of famous people vs court cases of regular Joes. Then they set up scenarios where the extent of the law is taken advantage of for the best outcome. Comparisons to OJ Simpson are made. Jeremy brings up a touchy subject of sexual offenders.
Jeremy and Erik wrap up the 2009 Madison Beer Fest (also known as Great Taste of the Midwest) by testing out the viability of recording a Podcast on an iPhone. The results are mixed. However the only topic that really gets going is the future of porn. The guys ask all sorts of random strangers what they think the future of porn is all while trying like heck to catch a bus.
Jeremy and Erik mourn the loss of their younger counterpart and wonder what the future of TFICast will be with two old curmudgeonly guys rambling on. All worries are put to rest when the guys discuss “snake oil” type sales booth at the county fair. This leads into an extended discussion of Dianetics and (this is the word Jeremy can’t figure out) Chiropractics. Jeremy is unable to muster the courage to take the Theten test but does take the NASA certified Chiropractics test. It turns out the Erik also visited the same booths on another day. Comparisons and speculations are made.
Jeremy and Erik are joined one final time with Cousin Keith. Keith talks about his future dreams and desires. Jeremy wonders why dinosaurs didn’t come back after their extinction. The guys try to articulate how they imagine 1969. They then spend a lot of time wondering why if we landed on the moon 40 years ago haven’t we gone further. Erik compares the space program to corporate food science. Jeremy gives props to cell phone marketing companies. iPhones are compared to the original Apollo computers.
Jeremy, Erik and Keith upset The Het? Maybe. We’re not sure. After playing a new cereal review by the Het Jeremy, Erik and Kieth attempt to dissect the note that the Het sent the show. They move on to answers 12 questions that relate to each decade in which they grew up in. Here are the questions:
Jeremy and Erik are once again joined by cousin Keith. Jeremy finds out the that he is three degrees away from Poultrygeist. Then they introduce a segment by The Het about Marshmallow Mateys. The trio then discusses the mundane that is blogs. Keith admits that he once ran a forlorn love blog. Grimace is defiled. A plea is made to The Het for some fresh original material. Ketih makes a request for two people to e-mail tfi@tficast.com and let us know if Erik is an idiot or not. Jeremy, Erik and Kieth pay their respects to Michael Jackson. A turn for the worst is made when Erik and Jeremy tell tasteless jokes about Micheal’s death. Billy Mays’ death is glossed over. Keith then asks a question of Vampires, Werewolves or Zombies which Jeremy and Erik convolute the hell out of. Erik tangents out of control so Jeremy starts throwing him topics to connect. Kieth describes his first experience with MULE and then talks about Madison, WI. A final request is made for The Het to provide us with some material.
Jeremy and Erik are joined by guest host Cousin Keith. After the formalities are made the entire show degenerates into high-school/college drinking, girls and drug stories. It’s a trip down memory lane with some pretty embarrassing stories. First Jeremy tells a high school 4:20+Jolt story which leads to disastrous results. Next Keith tells a story about how to lose a girl in one drunken night. Then Erik reminds us to be wary of the omelet cook on brunch line. Micheal Jackson’s death is glossed over as is the movie 
Jeremy and Erik are joined by Wolfman Snack which leads into a story about a snack laden technical support story. Erik talks about his memories of presidents. Then the guys talk about getting older, spending less time at the bars and how to reinvent TFICast. Call it a mid-pod crisis. Jeremy talks about his desire to make mashups and how easy he thinks it might be (more to come on that). The ease of podcasting is discussed with not necessarily positive results. TFICast is compared to mental puke.
Jeremy and Erik discuss the Internet, Twitter, The lie that is the Facebook IQ challenge. Erik talks about his phone provider. Jeremy meets an enigma and talks about him which leads into Whole Foods and Trader Joes.