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In the last episode, Matthew laughs with Chris Davis, catches up with Kendal Romeo, and gets to know Lev Caruso. He also looks back and looks forward.

Matthew calls his fake parents Andrew Pond and Jessica Fisher. They talk about their time in Father Of The Bride, online theatre, and Monty Python. Matthew has never laughed harder.

Matthew has a zoom call with Scott Strom and Leo Batutis. They talk about the shutdown of Columbia College, Mr.Burns (the show) and Animal Crossing. Matthew rolls his eyes a lot during this section.

Matthew calls his friend Jeff Cook. They talk about Jeff adjusting his lighting, an incident in which Matthew learned a valuable lesson, and Jeff's web-series Upstaged. Plus, Matthew makes a announcement regarding the future of the show.

Matthew has a zoom call with his friend Zoe Savransky. They talk about ghosts, UFOS, and pirates. They even send shout-outs to celebrities. Will they listen? I don't know.

Matthew has a zoom call with his friend Teresa Elj. They talk about South Carolina, Guitar Hero, and Character and Ensemble. The class, not the terms because IT'S SUMMER!

Matthew calls his longtime friend Jeremy Feger. They talk about graduating college, Joe Rogan, and which Indiana Jones movie is the best.

Matthew has a zoom call with his friend and Special Education teacher Matt Block. They talk about meat, E-Learning, and Matts green thumb. Which Matt is it you ask? You better listen and find out!

Matthew has a zoom call with his friend Maya McGowan. They talk about Maya's senior thesis, Illinois five step program to open up the state, and there love of Andersonville in Chicago. Matthew has a gallery of laughs in this episode so he apologizes in advance.

Matthew call his friend and Physical Education Teacher Brad Greenberg. They talk about daily routines, remembering when the pandemic started, and how Brad teaches gym classes to kids online.

Matthew calls his friend Sarah Strathman.They talk about the easing of state shutdowns. haircuts, and Michigan.

Matthew calls drama teacher Whitney Minarik. Whitney teaches drama for PreK-8th graders and talks about her experience teaching online for her students.

Matthew calls High School English Teacher Colleen Peluso. They talk about her students asking questions about the pandemic, podcasts, and Colleens contribution to a Hamilton tribute song that has gained popularity.

Matthew calls Amanda Acevedo who is the Senior Manager of Education Program for Steppenwolf Theatre. They talk about Steppenwolf education program and there new virtual workshop programs for both educators and students. Matthew also complains about his dogs. Don't worry he loves them.

Matthew calls Elmhurst College Theatre Professor Frank Del Giudice. They talk about the pros and cons of Franks experience with teaching acting and improv through E-Learning and how important it is to have a ensemble in the room when this is over.

Matthew calls his friend Will Pettway. Will is a student and sex-ed educator who talks about advice for students going through e-learning, what experiences they are going through, and talk about Matthews lack of knowledge in Pokemon.

To kick off a week dedicated to educators, Matthew calls High School Spanish teacher Jon Reinoso. They talk about being distant in space, adjusting, and the privilege of hearing "thank you" from students.

Instead of taking a night off, Matthew asks his brother Jack to come on the show. Jack was awake when he asked (for clarification).

Matthew calls his friend Daniel Westheimer. They talk about social distancing, mask wearing, and kahoot quizzes.

Matthew calls his cousin Charlie Schufreider. The two talk about video games, other languages, and hotdogs.