Buying, Selling and Stealing… | 4/01/26

In this April Fools' Day episode of *Chewing the Fat with Jeff Fisher*, Jeff dives into a whirlwind of absurd and serious current events with his signature blend of humor and commentary. The episode opens with the bizarre theft of 413,793 Kit Kat bars en route from Italy to Poland, which sparks a wave of satirical responses from brands like Domino's, Denny's, and DoorDash—mocking the situation with fake announcements of KitKat pizzas and un-sellable inventory. Jeff then shifts to geopolitical tension, discussing the U.S. and Israel's recent attacks on Iran and the resulting 35% spike in U.S. gas prices, alongside NASA’s critical Artemis II launch attempt from Cape Canaveral. He covers major corporate moves, including Unilever’s potential $33 billion sale of its food business to McCormick, Danone’s $1.2 billion acquisition of Huel, and Cisco’s $29 billion purchase of Jetro Restaurant. The episode also touches on cultural moments, such as the rise of TikTok’s micro-drama ventures, the tragic deaths of several public figures including forensic expert Dr. Henry C. Lee, *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* actor Nicholas Brendon, and reality TV personality Mel Schilling, as well as the mysterious death of Eric Valencia in a parked police cruiser. Jeff closes with a dad joke from his April 1st calendar, underscoring the day’s playful tone.