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Ruben Gonzalez joins Kyle and Darin to chat about Blockbuster, Disney vacations, and schoolyard rumors. Then, of course, there's always time for Game Corner, where they play a cocktail guessing game. It's the most fun you can have in an hour and 30 minutes!

Hailing from the snowy landscape of Minnesota, Darin and Kyle's friend Krista Rose Koester joins the podcast to talk about middle names, books, and jobs they wouldn't want to do. Then they play a game of Thankful or Unthankful to round things out.

First time guest Caleb Vanderhill joins the podcast to talk about movie recommendation guidelines, feeling older, and things they watched as children they weren't supposed to. Then Kyle quizzes Darin and Caleb to see if they can identify movies based on their objectionable content. It's all much sillier than it sounds.

Classic Scratch Track guest Brett Katte returns once again as the group talks holiday pizzas, Chuck E. Cheese, and habits during quarantine. Then they end the show with a new segment.

Darin and Kyle return, socially distanced and ready to pod again.

The 25th episode of Scratch Track, in which Kyle and Darin attempt to figure out what this podcast has taught them. They mostly just talk about other things, though. Then, the story continues.

Scratch Track is back for the penultimate episode of the series, and so is returning champ Brett Katte. They talk about the rules of Santa Claus, movie trailers, and debate the fashion value of overalls. Then a return to the podcast's favorite game, thankful or unthankful. Stay tuned for a surprise cameo towards the end!

After a short break, Scratch Track returns with a visit from Cydney (sans gin this time). They talk 23andMe, the origins of Cotton Eyed Joe, and dark children's songs. Then Darin and Cydney test their witch knowledge and try to guess which potions Kyle is describing from the ingredients given. It's magical. Apologies for the long wait between episodes. We have a couple more to be released soon!

Michael Stark returns for a third time to grace us with his Star Trek knowledge. But first they talk about arcade games, eighties cartoons, and they debate what defines an attic. Then, Kyle plays moderator and quizzes Darin on Star Trek facts, with Michael playing judge. It's the nerdiest this nerdy podcast has ever been.

Darin and Kyle explain why there wasn't a new episode on time and what this means for the podcast going forward. Also, they get on a long movie related tangent, as is to be expected.

Taylor Lenderink returns to Scratch Track to enlighten us on the joys of Irish Dancing, just in time for St. Patrick's Day (but just a little too late for you lovely listeners). They also talk Broadway musicals, talk shows, and crazy foods. Then a return to our American Girl Doll friends, with a new type of bracket for game corner. They're not fighting to the death this time, don't worry.

We didn't record an episode in time for this week. Sorry.

The boys are back for another guestless episode, and Darin is sick. They talk dreams, advertising to the elderly, and childhood fantasies. Then they get all film nerdy and makes some Academy Award predictions, likely alienating some of their audience. Listen anyway!

Another first timer, Kelsey Waninger joins Scratch Track to talk feminism, Macaulay Culkin movies, and Barbies. Then they partake in a special Valentine's Day edition of game corner where they play matchmaker with some famous corporate mascots. So romantic! Synergy!

First time Scratch Track guest Caitlin Crowell joins the boys to talk about Instagram woes and strange animals. Then Kyle tells a crazy story about something that happened to him. And finally, a return to the game "Thankful or Unthankful", featuring some hot takes on average subjects. Check out Caitlin's instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/whatcaitate/

Scratch Track returns from the holidays and goes back to school with second-time guest James Timmer. They talk about baby announcements, Kyle has problems with the ending of Toy Story, and they talk about songs that make them cry. Then Darin plays teacher and gives Kyle and James a really hard quiz. Like, unfairly hard.

Wilson Skomal returns to Scratch Track for an unconventional episode full of 2017 culture recommendations. Check these things out if they interest you! Recommended in this episode: Film - The Florida Project, The Shape of Water Television - Twin Peaks Music - Aromanticism by Moses Sumney, Drunk by Thundercat, Three Futures by Torres, Pure Comedy by Father John Misty Books - Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman Video Games - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild EDITOR'S NOTE: We had a little microphone snafu, causing me (Kyle) to sound clear and understandable, and Darin and Wilson to sound echoey and far away. I did my best to balance out the volume levels, but thank you for bearing with us and our little mistakes.

HERE BE SPOILERS! In this side-instalment of the podcast, Darin, Kyle, and returning guest Michael Stark examine their thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi. They had just seen the film a mere hour or so before this was recorded, so these thoughts are raw initial reactions. Enjoy! EDITOR'S NOTE: We had a little microphone snafu, causing me (Kyle) and occasionally Michael to sound clear and understandable, and Darin to sound echoey and far away. I did my best to balance out the volume levels, but thank you for bearing with us and our little mistakes.

Katy Owens returns to Scratch Track for a holiday episode filled with cheer! They talk about Christmas movies, Christmas traditions, and talk a lot about Harry Potter for some reason. Then they get into the spirit of the season and do a gift exchange. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! Link to the short story "Cat Person" that Kyle mentioned at the end of the episode: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/12/11/cat-person

Tom Lenderink the sports master joins Scratch Track to talk about drunk nicknames, brushing your teeth, and weird commercials. Then they play another edition of the bracket game involving NFL mascots fighting to the death. Bolt Up!