We Went 13 Episodes Without a HitchBOT

The Set Hike crew celebrates February (objectively the best month because it’s shorter), debates the legitimacy of Groundhog Day whistle pigs, and spends an alarming amount of time litigating sandwich law, condiment ethics, and whether jelly + fluff is a felony. What starts as Puppy Bowl analysis spirals into Ivy League mascot combat, Super Bowl MVP voter conspiracies, Olympic torch security concerns, and a proud retelling of how Philadelphia murdered a hitchhiking robot without remorse. The episode then bravely admits it lost 43 minutes of audio, including Predator talk, Olympic medal math, Arnold impressions, and Stat Boy mispronouncing “epitome” into oblivion. A podcast about sports, culture, and integrity—and also HitchBOT’s shallow grave. 

Key Topics Discussed

00:22 – Turtle Escapes the Basement (Again)

01:10 – Groundhog Geography & Pennsylvania Guilt 

02:18 – Staten Island Chuck Assassination Lore 

03:28 – Naming the Five Boroughs (With Editing Threats) 

04:34 – Puppy Bowl XXII: The Real Super Bowl 

06:15 – Gambling Transparency & Single-Figure Profits 

07:33 – Ivy League Basketball & Mascot Death Matches 

09:25 – Sandwich Law Symposium 

14:53 – Super Bowl as Puppy Bowl Dessert 

16:53 – MVP Voting Is Fugazi 

18:35 – Eagles, AJ Brown & Trade Probability Theater 

21:49 – Stress-Free Super Bowl & Anthem Betting 

23:53 – Olympic Ceremonies & Diva Rankings 

26:54 – HitchBOT: A Philadelphia Crime Story 

31:32 – Olympic Torch vs. Philadelphia 

34:18 – Milan Travel Review 

36:32 – Philly Special 30 for 30 & Center Mechanics 

39:37 – Broadcast Booth Grievances 

41:04 – The Audio Catastrophe 

42:26 – The Lost 43 Minutes Explained 

Statistics & Facts

February length: Only month (of 12) under 30 days

• February 14th 2026 (Move over Valentines Day) - Opening Day for Drexel Hill's Rita Italian Wooder Ice! (Official (Unofficial) 2026 Winter Olympic sponsors!) 

Puppy Bowl XXII

• Score: Team Fluff 73, Team Ruff 69
• Puppy Bowl MVP: Benito!
• Puppy Bowl series record: 6–6 tie post-game

Punt record (NFL game): 22** 

• UPDATE: Record is actually 24** set by the New York Giants (13) and New York Jets (11) on October 29, 2023

HitchBOT

• Destruction year: 2015
• Time alive in Philly: ~36 hours
• Final resting spot: Second St near Elfreth's Alley, Old City Philadelphia

Lost audio: 43 minutes

Memorable Quotes

“It was electrifying right from the national anthem.” - Panda Dan, about the Puppy Bowl XXII

"There's nothing better than a podcast that tells you what we didn't talk about." - Dr. TAT

“Probably the best 43 minutes of the podcast so far.” - Turtle

"The U.S. is losing the bronze medal department.” - Stat Boy

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