Hey everybody, Brendan here. Before we get started, a couple of very quick things. RICO, go.

All right. First of all, on this holiday weekend, we are sure many of you are road tripping or camping or Everest climbing, whatever you do.

So it's a perfect time to check out last week's special episode called Look Up and Listen.

That's right. This one's a big departure for us. It's meant to be listened to outside, preferably

under the stars. Now, if you've heard it already, please tell your friends to give it a try. And if you

haven't, you're in for a strange audio trip through nature with Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Feist. Yes,

Nick Offerman, Fleet Foxes, and tons of other surprise guests. It's a lot of fun, and it's a great excuse to chill outdoors for an hour.

All right.

Item two, today is the last day of June, which means it's also the last day of our giving campaign.

The long and short of it is, this podcast gets great support from our sponsors, as you know,

but that doesn't come close to covering our cost, and that's where you come in.

That's right. If DPD has made your days a little richer or it's made dishwashing or treadmill running

a little less of a nightmare,

please consider supporting the show.

As a bonus, you will get custom summertime music playlist

from Brendan and me.

They are the perfect soundtrack for a summer road trip.

Or for a summer dinner party.

I read the instructions differently than you did.

I did a road trip.

It doesn't matter how much you contribute, everyone.

Just head to dinnerparty download.org slash donate, and please give what you can.

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