Welcome to Spaghetti Shootout.

Have you ever had deja vu before?

Well, if not, it probably feels like you're having it now

because we're headed into another round where Mark has lost the previous and he's trying to get some consistent tallies in the W column.

Will he do it? We'll find out. You know the drill. Our contestants debate their opinions and are awarded points solely at my, Jimmy here, discretion. The real highlight is sure to be the meatball of the month. You've submitted topic ideas in the comments via email, phone,

carrier pigeon, and much more. We've selected one to add to the mix. Our meatball

of the month winners get a prize in addition to the fame. This month's package includes a first ever limited edition

Vortex Nation podcast hoodie,

but you'll have to wait to see the design.

Triumph binoculars, a $100 apparel package, and of course that cameo from Mark

Boardman. We love the comments so let's see a few from that last episode.

Josh H 5853, holy crap Ryan's grunt and Mark Snortweese were outstanding.

At Blaine Maxi, 448 says I'm questioning Jim's Place's host

after he took the site of goat cheese over Blue Cheese.

Pretty disappointed, to be honest. honest. Let me tell you this,

Blain Maxi, I've got a couple questions for you and all those other listeners out there in the

comment section saying that blue cheese is good.

Buech. And that's it, everybody.

It's time to exit the Kavio Corral onto our main street for the big shootout.

Ladies and gentlemen, we're off to a hot start already.

I can tell because Mark walked into this room hot. Now I might have just thrown Mark off a little

bit though because if you notice on the scoreboard Mark already has three points. Mark

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