Le Batard & Friends - Mystery Crate
Comedy
About
Mystery Crate will serve as a random grab bag of weekly topics curated and created by varying members of the "LeBatard & Friends" universe. You'll never know who or what an episode may bring. It's a mystery some would say.
Episodes
- Episode Three Hundred - Seventy Eight: Illegal Littering, Drunk Deer & Pandemic Trauma
Tony is moving into his new house and desperately needs help… but nobody on Mystery Crate wants to lift a single box. Then Rose casually admits she once dumped an entire couch at a construction site and LEFT IT THERE. This episode spirals…
- Episode Three Hundred - Seventy Seven: Mystery Crate’s Most Unhinged “I’m The Kind of Guy” Confessions
On today’s episode of Mystery Crate , we somehow went from discussing Matthew McConaughey’s disgusting tuna recipe… to debating the greatest fictional houses ever… to fully tier-ranking LETTERS of the alphabet. Yes. Actual letters. Along t…
- Episode Three Hundred - Seventy Six: The Saddest Songs Ever Debate + Rose's Awkward Mike Schur Story
On today’s episode of Mystery Crate, Chris Cote reveals how his DraftKings joke completely fell apart live on-air, Rose tells the most awkward Dan Le Batard / Mike Schur story imaginable, and the crew debates the saddest songs of all time.…
- Episode Three Hundred - Seventy Five: Is Jeremy an Ally? How Many Times Do YOU Cook in a Week + 2000 MLB Logos Tier List
Is Jeremy an Ally? How Many Times Do YOU Cook in a Week, Chris Cote is snuggled up af, an we dig into 2000 MLB Logos Tier List all on this week’s Mystery Crate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Episode Three Hundred - Seventy Four: Chris Looks Good + Zas's Microplastics
This week on Mystery Crate, commenters call Chris Cote skinny so he celebrates by eating like crap. Zas has microplastics in his balls and we get a newly minted, Cote's New Ass Story of the Day to pair with Zas's Old Ass Story of the Day.…
- Episode Three Hundred - Seventy Three: We Sent Rose to Applebee’s… in Guatemala 🇬🇹
The Mystery Crate episode covers a debate on tuna, discusses Masters menus and Larry Bird stories, and features a live tour of Guatemala City culminating in a visit to an Applebee's.
- Episode Three Hundred - Seventy Two: We Have A New Song, Sort Of
This episode of Mystery Crate includes the debut of an original song, a chaotic 2v2 trivia showdown with rule disputes and cheating allegations, and various other segments including movie trivia and hypotheticals.
- Episode Three Hundred - Seventy One: We Tried a Simple Game… It Turned Into Chaos
Mystery Crate debuts a new game featuring Roy vs. Tony, which immediately devolves into chaos with broken rules and arguments. The episode also covers March Madness bets, a Marlins food tasting, Old Ass Story Time, and a fast food tier lis…
- Episode Three Hundred - Seventy: We Let Rose Pick a Perfect Bracket for $1 Billion
The Le Batard & Friends Mystery Crate episode features a $1 billion March Madness bracket challenge where Rose makes picks based on 'vibes'. It includes a segment on Christian Laettner's 1992 shot, a discussion ranking college basketball p…
- Episode Three Hundred - Sixty Nine: Zas’ Big Ass Story Time + Bam Debate + Tarantino Tier List
Mystery Crate features Zas recounting a Magic Johnson NBA moment, Jeremy defending his assessment of Bam Adebayo following a high-scoring game, and a debate ranking Quentin Tarantino films. The episode also includes a barbecue recap and a…
- Episode Three Hundred - Sixty Eight: Drafting Captains for Mystery Crate
The new era of Mystery Crate launches with discussions on sports lore, the Bar Mitzvah shirt story, viral fast-food CEO videos, and WWE. The episode culminates in the drafting of captains for a season-long team competition.
- Episode Three Hundred - Sixty Seven: Officially “Dorky”? + George R.R. Martin Conspiracy + 6 Burgers
On this episode of Mystery Crate, things spiral immediately. Mike Fuentes attempts to defeat Chris Cote by taking on the 6 McDonald’s cheeseburger challenge — can he actually finish six McDonald’s cheeseburgers in one sitting? From there,…
- Episode Three Hundred - Sixty Six: GREG Is Here… (and It Gets Naughty)
GREG COTE IS HERE on Mystery Crate — and we put him to work immediately: a full-on Frank’s RedHot taste test (original, buffalo, garlic parm, pineapple Hawaiian, ghost pepper ranch, spicy maple and more) to rank his top 3 hot sauces like i…
- Episode Three Hundred - Sixty Five: Chris vs. 6 McDonald’s Cheeseburgers (O/U 5.5)
Chris Cote attempts the ultimate McDonald’s cheeseburger challenge — how many plain McDonald’s cheeseburgers can he eat in one show? We set the over/under at 5.5 burgers, the burgers hit the table, and Chris hits the wall (with the mic pay…
- Episode Three Hundred - Sixty Four: Roy Tries Mexican Wedding Cookies
After the show's successful experiment of having Zas try different sodas, Roy is forced to try a random item from the studio's kitchen. The show then explores the ghosts of Super Bowls past as they remember moments from the last few Super…
- Episode Three Hundred - Sixty Three: Zaslow Tries Root Beer
Zaslow joins Mystery Crate to do something he has never done as a 45 year old man, try different sodas including a dreaded root beer. He also wants you to know that 'Sinners' is just a great movie and not the greatest movie of all time. Je…
- Episode Three Hundred - Sixty Two: Proper House Guest Etiquette
On a lean episode if Mystery Crate, the crew discusses the proper way to be a house guest when you take a trip or the best way to not be one at all. Chris Cote believes he is on a hot streak when it comes to ordering good food and suggests…
- Episode Three Hundred - Sixty One: Don't Sleep on Dominoes
The boys bring Rose in on an impromptu game of Dominoes annoying Mike Fuentes who is just trying to do a podcast. The crew then quickly gives their takes on the finale of Netflix's "Stranger Things" before diving in to Chipotle's new ridic…
- Episode Three Hundred - Sixty: Heated Rivalry, eh?
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…
- Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Nine: Merry PLUR1BUS!
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 the…
- Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Eight: The Future of Mystery Crate
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…
- Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Seven: Spotify Wrapped Season!
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 thei…
- Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Six: Stranger Things is BACK!
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 ev…
- Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Five: Goodbye Pennies, Hello Benny
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 p…
- Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Four: An Old Frozen Corn Dog
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…
- Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Three: Tom Brady's Cloned Dog
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 Chri…
- Episode Three Hundred - Fifty Two: A Puka Hands Halloween
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 pic…
- Episode Three Hundred - Fifty One: Jess' BIG Win
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 cost…
- Episode Three Hundred - Fifty: Bye, Bye, Billy.
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
- Episode Three Hundred - Forty Nine: Rolling Stones Top 250 Songs
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…
- Episode Three Hundred - Forty Eight: Protein in Everything
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. V…
- Episode Three Hundred - Forty Seven: Anyone Get Raptured?
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…
- Episode Three Hundred - Forty Six: Prime Hot Dog Years
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…
- Episode Three Hundred - Forty Five: FIFA World Cup Tickets
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 so…
- Episode Three Hundred - Forty Four: Pudge The Cat
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…
- Episode Three Hundred - Forty Three: How much shrimp is too much?
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…
- Episode Three Hundred - Forty Two: Food Influencer Roy
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…
- Episode Three Hundred - Forty One: Goodbye, AOL
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 H…
- Episode Three Hundred - Forty: Friends with Coworkers
Mike Fuentes wants to be friends with all his coworkers. This is something that is 100% normal and expected. Shockingly, Billy doesn't agree. Later, Tony shares a story that made him swear off a restaurant for the rest of his life. Finally…
- Episode Three Hundred - Thirty Nine: I'll ask Gemini.
Mike Fuentes recounts his days as a 19 year old movie theater manager drunk with power. Later, Izzy debuts a new game of "Are you ok?" with the group, Jessica brings attention to the flood of AI video content on the internet and Tony wants…
- Episode Three Hundred - Thirty Eight: Senior Pranks
On this episode of Mystery Crate, the show travels back to their senior high school days to discuss the times they did, or did not, skip class and what pranks their senior classes pulled off. Also, Mike Fuentes wants to revive a classic sh…
- Episode Three Hundred - Thirty Seven: '"JAWS" at 50
Steven Spielberg's "JAWS" turns 50 years old and Chris Cote has a confession about the classic film. Later, Billy joins the show while Chris and Jeremy both release exclusive Mystery Crate Top 5s! Also, the crew is curious and cautious abo…
- Episode Three Hundred - Thirty Six: The Bachelor Party Pickle
Tony is in a small pickle about his brother's upcoming bachelor party and the craters try to help him find a way to resolve it. Jessica makes the case for July as a good sports month, Fuentes wants Chris Cote to size down his Starbucks ord…
- Episode Three Hundred - Thirty Five: Mr. Beast, Lowe's Creator
The vibes are off on a 4th of July edition of Mystery Crate. It starts when Jessica misses her chicken man, Billy discovers that Mr. Beast is a Lowe's Home Improvement creator, the crew needs "Rider Switch" explained to them, Fuentes is BI…
- Episode Three Hundred - Thirty Four: Love Island, Labubus and a Jess top 10
Tony brings sports to Mystery Crate as he shares why he is upset at the Miami Heat’s draft behavior. The crew discusses the most attractive family in Hollywood before trying to figure out which actor would upset the British the most as the…
- Episode Three Hundred - Thirty Three: Ice Cream or Candle?
Billy has a new game exclusively for Jessica as she tries to get her to guess how many chips are in his bag of Ruffles. Fuentes is trying to figure out when is a good time to start the history of sports, Tyler Herro doesn't believe in hist…
- Episode Three Hundred - Thirty Two: MOAR JESS and the Little Things
Jess is back again and Mike Fuentes is talking way too much. Jess wants to s*** on the show "Entourage" which leads to the show discussing some of their most hated television characters of all time. The show can't believe Roy is willingly…
- Episode Three Hundred - Thirty One: Jess is Here!
Jess returns to Mystery Crate just in time for Billy to open up some of her mail that's piling up at the Meadowlark Media studio. The show remembers pitchman Billy Mays and how a certain product almost killed Billy. Later, Chris Cote learn…
- Episode Three Hundred - Thirty: Special Agent Jack Spade
Chris Cote wonders how malicious "Scam Likely" calls really are, Roy shares the story of how his wedding rings were stolen the day before his wedding, Billy points out the difference in Dr. Pepper soda bottles, and Roy tells the story of h…
- Episode Three Hundred - Twenty Nine
It's Chris Cote's birthday on this brand new edition of Mystery Crate! The crew discusses if Dan has ever gone on a fishing trip, Chris Cote's inability to work on his own car, what topics they have to lie there way through with friends, i…