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Jay and Chris discuss the uncomfortable realities of dealing with aggressive dogs while working in clients' homes, sharing personal stories of dog attacks and the complex aftermath.

• Jay recounts getting bitten by a client's poodle and how he instinctively punched the dog to defend himself
• Chris shares his more severe dog attack experience involving a Weimaraner that resulted in bleeding through his clothes
• The hosts debate whether homeowners should be notified when their dogs bite contractors
• Discussion about the legal implications of dog bites and homeowner responsibilities for providing safe work environments
• Exploration of how dogs behave differently when their owners aren't present
• Chris details a plumbing disaster that flooded a client's house in the same week as his dog bite
• Warning about potential serious health consequences of dog bites, including infection risks
• Advice for contractors on establishing clear boundaries about pets before beginning work

If a dog has bitten you, even if it seems minor, please seek medical attention as infections can develop and lead to serious complications.

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Tony shares his harrowing experience flying back from Orlando with his 11-year-old son who has severe flight anxiety and his fearless 4-year-old who enjoyed tormenting his brother.

• Tony's family vacation to Orlando included theme parks, Legoland, Disney, and daily trips to Universal CityWalk
• The flight to Florida experienced one bad drop that triggered his son Chase's severe flight anxiety
• Chase spent the entire week asking about turbulence and the safety of their return flight
• A major storm delayed their return flight and created scary visuals at the airport with palm trees bending and tornado warnings
• The return flight experienced constant turbulence, causing Chase to have multiple panic attacks
• The situation reached its peak when Chase vomited, and the bag spilled all over Tony, Chase, and the floor
• Flight attendant provided rubber gloves, napkins, and a garbage bag for Tony to clean up the mess himself
• Despite the traumatic flight experience, the family has another flight planned for later in the summer
• Tony contrasts his sons' personalities - his anxious 11-year-old versus his "absolute savage" 4-year-old who enjoys tormenting his brother

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We dive into Chris's epic weekend house party that evolved into a 24-hour rager, complete with barbecue, fire pits, and an Umphrey's McGee concert adventure.

• Chris hosted an all-day party that transformed from a pre-concert gathering to a sunrise after-party
• The crew traveled to the Riverside Theater via city bus, where Chris befriended and smuggled a stranger named Isaac into the concert
• Tony experienced his first Umphrey's McGee show and shares his honest impressions as a first-timer
• The group reminisces about the dangers of flipping through CD binders while driving compared to today's voice-activated music
• Party highlights included outdoor fire pits, projector setups, and guests partying until sunrise despite the time change

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