My Brother, My Brother & Me written in brown text on a cream background. There are three horizontal stripes - teal, white, and yellow- overlapped by a red half circle. There is an illustration of The McElroy brothers over the circle. From left to right - Justin, Travis, and Griffin. The McElroy Family logo is in the bottom right corner in teal.

MBMBaM 839: Hate to Ruin Your Stew Algo

Episode 839

9th November 2026

This week’s episode is sort of like a perpetual stew: it’s got a few classic ingredients like cursed movie-related foods, and some newer things, too – like that goat cheese dip everyone likes, a crowdsurfing tides plan, and a phone that keeps playing Vengabus of its own accord.

Episode notes

This week’s episode is sort of like a perpetual stew: it’s got a few classic ingredients like cursed movie-related foods, and some newer things, too – like that goat cheese dip everyone likes, a crowdsurfing tides plan, and a phone that keeps playing Vengabus of its own accord.

Suggested Talking Points: Perpetual Stu, ADHD in remission, Uppies Vortex, PallEllen, Gimme That Gambit Goo, Assemble Sauce

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In this episode...

Justin McElroy

Justin McElroy

Host
Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy

Host
Griffin McElroy

Griffin McElroy

Host

About the show

My Brother, My Brother and Me is an advicecast for the modern era featuring three real-life brothers: Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy. For roughly five-sixths of an hour each week, with new episodes dropping every Monday, the brothers McElroy will answer any query sent our way, each fielding questions falling into our respective areas of expertise. We operate like a streamlined, advice-generating machine. It’s both terrifying and humbling to behold.

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