Podcast Summary: Distractible – "Anything Goes (Part 3)"
Date: November 28, 2025
Hosts: Mark Fischbach (Markiplier), Wade Barnes, Bob Muyskens
Theme: A fast-paced, random-topic competition—where rules mutate mid-game and chaos reigns. In this “Anything Goes” threequel, the trio indulge in wild headlines, personal stories, banter, and an ever-shifting mini-game of "who gets the last word".
Episode Overview
"Anything Goes (Part 3)" is Distractible at its most unpredictable. Embracing their hallmark blend of absurdity and friendly competition, Mark, Wade, and Bob challenge each other to share odd news, thoughts, or stories. The twist: a random timer (unknown length) runs while each person talks, and only the person speaking when the timer ends scores a point. The rules morph on a whim, and the episode is a riot of sharp banter and surreal moments.
Key Discussion Points & Notable Segments
1. Killing the Competition (03:32)
- Mark proclaims: “Welcome to Distractable, the only show you'll ever need. Because we killed all the others ones.”
- The trio riff on being the “last podcast standing”, with recurring absurd names like “Pod Catholics” and “Podcapocalypse”.
2. Thanksgiving Woes & Sick Hosts (06:28)
- Wade discusses being sick just before family visits for Thanksgiving.
- Quote: “Boy, do I love getting sick right before hosting a house full of people I'm supposed to cook for.” (Wade, 06:54)
- Mark dubs him “Plague Host”, then “Original Plague Boy”.
3. Media and Series Catch-up (08:39)
- Bob shares binge-watching "Gen V" and “Welcome to Derry”.
- Mark, unimpressed by "The Boys", bails after a certain infamous scene:
“It just seems like the people that make that show just want to make the grossest shit possible.” (Mark, 09:32)
4. “Anything Goes” Game Begins (12:09)
- Mark explains the rules of “Anything Goes”: participants take turns sharing topics; a random timer runs; when it stops, whoever’s talking gets the point.
- Wade: “I know I have something to talk about that there's a 0% chance you're going to steal from me.” (12:44)
5. Whirlwind News Cycle
Soulja Boy’s Consoles (13:10)
- Bob rapidly introduces Soulja Boy’s new game consoles; timer cuts him off mid-topic.
“Wicked” Movie Podcast (14:20)
- Wade launches into a review of “Wicked” and its film adaptation—only to be interrupted by the timer a mere 31 seconds in.
Netflix Diddy Doc (15:23)
- Bob: “Netflix announces 50 Cent produced Diddy documentary series proving it's all about the Benjamins.” (15:23)
- Timer cuts him off in FOUR seconds.
6. Morbid Real-Life Oddities
Crematorium “Resuscitation” (15:51)
- Wade shares a wild story: a woman in Thailand wakes up in her coffin at the crematorium.
- Mark: “Did they put her there?”
- Details emerge about her brother possibly trying to get rid of her.
7. Sports Shenanigans: Bengals Scandal (17:46)
- Bob speaks on Joe Burrow's return and a Bengals player's spitting controversy.
- Mark: “Who's spitting on who?” (18:02)
- Lively breakdown of NFL on-field drama.
8. Snack Food Tangent (20:01)
- Conversation detours to Cheetos puffs vs. crunchy and “munchies” mixes.
- Bob: “They were my dinner. Sometimes when I worked at EDF.” (21:09)
9. Absurd Headlines Rapid-Fire
Topics volleyed back and forth—including:
- Elvis Wig Judge (22:03): Judge in Missouri forced to resign for donning an Elvis Presley wig and playing Elvis tracks during court.
- Aussie Vegemite Rights (23:35): An Australian prisoner claims a “human right” to Vegemite, prompting confusion between “Vegemite” and “Vagisil.”
- Henna/Hentai Mishap (24:33): Bob remembers embarrassing convention story mixing up “henna” tattoos and “hentai”.
- Bald Eagle Cat Drop (25:31): Motorist in NC claims bald eagle dropped a cat through their windshield.
10. Spider “Superweb” (28:00)
- Wade introduces a study on the world’s biggest spider web—“tens of thousands of spiders” cohabiting in an Albanian-Greek cave.
- Bob: “You lost me at spiders.”
11. Claustrophobic VR Caving Sidebar (29:13)
- Mark describes a horrifying VR game simulating tight caves famous for real-life fatalities.
12. Meta-Commentary & Searching for Stories (30:28)
- Bob and Wade admit to using the same weird-news site for inspiration.
- Bob: “We're so uncreative in our searching that we both end up…on the same headlines.” (30:44)
13. Miss Universe “Dumbhead” Scandal (32:22)
- Wade reports: Miss Universe organizer under fire for calling Miss Mexico a “dumb head” when she didn't post mandatory social content about the host country.
14. Dave Ramsey “God’s Properties” (34:25)
- Bob cites radio personality Dave Ramsey's claim that managing 15-20 houses isn't greedy because “God owns it, I'm just managing it for God.”
- Wade: “I declare God is greedy. Take that, Dave Ramsey.” (34:43)
15. Bizarre/Surreal Closers
- Chuck E. Cheese Arrest (36:26): Children watch in shock as mascot is arrested in Florida for credit card theft.
- Bear Attack Shelters Japan (37:52): Bear attacks surge in Japan, shelters go on sale. Wade wins a disputed “photo finish” point here.
Game Show Finale & Running Score (41:33)
- Mark tallies points; Bob emerges victorious, 14-12.
- “If there's a way to monetize that, I should really figure it out because I got the touch.” (Bob, 44:55)
- Mark’s “loser speech” is a job pitch: “Yeah, I turned my loser speech into a ploy for another job.” (Wade, 46:39)
- Finale banter includes Mark’s microwave adding random time, kitchen appliance gripes, and jokes about Wolf-brand microwaves: “Take this microwave, shove it up your ass.” (Mark, 46:05)
Notable Quotes
- Mark: “Welcome to Distractable, the only show you'll ever need. Because we killed all the others ones.” (03:32)
- Bob: “Sometimes the game plays directly into your strengths. I don't know why my strength is having a sense of when a timer is gonna go off across the entire country…” (44:55)
- Wade: “If our entire family's wiped out in two weeks, it's probably me. Probably whatever I had.” (07:55)
- Mark: “It just seems like the people that make that show just want to make the grossest shit possible.” (re: The Boys, 09:32)
- Mark: “Take this microwave, shove it up your ass.” (46:05)
Funniest & Most Memorable Moments
- Rule Chaos: The game’s rules keep changing, confusing even the hosts.
- Vegemite/Vagisil Confusion: Leading to the creation of “Vegasil” (24:19).
- Henna/Hentai Convention Story: Bob accidentally tells young fans about a “hentai tattoo” (24:36).
- Sports Spitting Controversy: Bob and Wade break down NFL etiquette and flaws (18:30).
- Meta Realization: Both Bob and Wade accidentally using the same news source for topics (30:28).
- Photo Finish Point: Debated “bear attack shelter” story—whether Wade or Bob landed the last word (38:38).
Structure & Organization
Main Segments With Timestamps
- 03:32: "Killing" other podcasts, opening banter
- 06:28: Thanksgiving sick host story
- 08:39: TV and movie catch-up/new show references
- 12:09: Rules of Anything Goes, game begins
- 13:10–29:00: Rapid-fire topical stories, with timer interruptions, e.g.:
- 13:10 Soulja Boy news
- 15:51 Thai woman wakes in coffin
- 17:46 Bengals/sports
- 22:03 Elvis judge
- 23:35 Vegemite prison rights
- 25:31 Bald eagle drops cat
- 28:00 Spider superweb
- 29:13: Claustrophobic VR caving game sidebar
- 30:28: Hosts admit sourcing from same site
- 32:22: Miss Universe pageant scandal
- 34:25: Dave Ramsey/“God is greedy”
- 36:26: Chuck E. Cheese arrested
- 37:52: Bear attack shelters
- 41:33: Final scoring and wheel spins; victory speeches
Episode Vibe & Tone
High-energy, irreverent, with classic Distractible camaraderie. Absurdity, friendly ribbing, chaos, frequent laughter at both the world and themselves. The morphing game show format encourages wit and quick thinking, and the episode ends on celebratory—if mildly incredulous—notes as Bob is named the winner.
Takeaways
- Format Innovation: The “last-word-wins” rule creates madcap energy, emphasizing timing as much as content.
- Group Chemistry: Mark’s mischief, Wade’s exasperation, and Bob’s unflappable delivery keep things lively.
- Bizarre News Bonanza: From spider caves to Vegemite disputes and spitting football players, the range of odd stories is both bizarre and thoroughly entertaining.
For New Listeners
Even if you missed the episode, this summary lets you relive the chaos: expect quickfire nonsense, strange news, and the Distractible trio at their most unfiltered and entertaining.
Winner: Bob
Score: 14–12 (after bonus wheel points and a contested “photo finish”)
Best Line:
- “Sometimes the game plays directly into your strengths. I don't know why my strength is having a sense of when a timer is gonna go off across the entire country…” — Bob (44:55)
(For full details, see timestamps above for notable segments and jump right to your favorite bizarre moment!)