In the third episode of "Ask Octopus," released earlier than scheduled, the discussion focuses on variable run conditions, tips for switching authentication providers, and methods for locating a deleted release. Viewers can access previous episodes and submit questions through the Ask Octopus page, as well as find direct links to specific questions addressed in the video, such as running a step only when another step fails, switching authentication providers, and recovering a missing release. Additional information on these topics is available in the documentation, and viewers are encouraged to subscribe to the YouTube channel and follow the playlist for updates on new episodes.