613: Lake Diving, Squid Battling, And Avocado Peeling

In this special episode of Extra Hot Great, the hosts dive into three listener-submitted TV moments that span decades and genres. First, they celebrate the 30th anniversary of the BBC's Pride and Prejudice (1995), particularly episode four, lauding its iconic lake dive, emotional depth, and enduring cultural impact. The panel debates whether the adaptation deserves a place in the Extra Hot Great canon, with mixed reactions—some praising its performances and production, others questioning its uniqueness within the broader series. Next, they honor Iron Chef Original Japanese Season 3, Episode 23: Battle Squid, a hyper-theatrical cooking showdown that redefined food television with its over-the-top presentation, risk-taking chefs, and groundbreaking format. Despite the bizarre dishes like shark fin meringue soup, the panel agrees it’s a foundational show that birthed modern culinary competition. Finally, they condemn The Great British Bake Off’s Mexican Week episode as a cringe-filled disaster—mocking its offensive stereotypes, mispronunciations, and a non-baking taco challenge that reduced the show to a cultural caricature. The episode ends with the induction of all three into the canon, nonac, and no-day respectively, wrapped in the show’s signature humor and irreverence.