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Tony recounts his recent three-day spa retreat celebrating his 24th wedding anniversary with his wife. The experience was filled with unexpected moments, awkward encounters, and surprising revelations about luxury pampering.

• Confusion about spa dress code leads Tony to wear only a robe with nothing underneath
• First-time facial experience with a specialist named after Tony's teenage crush (Topanga from Boy Meets World)
• Luxurious hotel room with balcony where Tony vaped despite strict no-smoking policies
• Security cameras potentially capturing Tony's naked balcony relaxation sessions
• Debate about massage preferences – Tony explains why he prefers Asian massage therapists over white ones
• Shock at spa pricing – basic services around $210-$230 with mandatory 20% gratuity plus expected additional tips
• Tony's revelation about his monthly pedicure habit and relationship with his pedicurist Lili
• Detailed description of hangnail removal process that sparked debate among hosts
• Stealing a spa robe as a souvenir from the expensive weekend getaway

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Chris shares his frustrating experience with a car dealership over a warranty recall repair that turned into a multi-week ordeal of poor service and damaged car parts.

• Chris receives repeated recall notices about a buzzing sound in his minivan's sliding door
• Dealership makes him wait three weeks for an appointment, then doesn't have the needed part
• When returning for the rescheduled repair, they damage his door panel and won't fix it immediately
• The service manager tries to blame Chris for the damage and makes veiled threats about "being angry" when they have his car
• A floor mat goes missing during service with no explanation
• Tony shares a similar nightmare with his truck's oil change causing persistent "oil overfull" warnings
• Discussion about the consistently poor quality of dealership service departments
• Both agree these experiences ensure they'll never purchase vehicles from these dealerships again

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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.