Distractible Podcast - “Please Laugh” (Nov 17, 2025)

Episode Overview

In this lively and laughter-filled episode, the Distractible trio—Mark Fischbach (Markiplier), Wade Barnes (LordMinion777, aka “Ish/Wade”), and Bob Muyskens (Muyskerm)—deliver a rapid-fire round of celebrity and cartoon impressions mixed with classic tongue-twisters. Wade hosts this listener-driven challenge, forcing everyone out of their comfort zones and into chaotic, cringe-worthy (and occasionally hilarious) impressions. Points are awarded for impressions and comedic performance, with the “Wheel” returning for some unpredictable final rulings and shenanigans.

Key Topics & Highlights

1. Speedrun Podcasting & Small Talk (03:39–07:39)

• Speedrun Format: Wade jokes about wearing the same shirt for the next six episodes due to them recording back-to-back:
  “If you're wondering why I'm wearing the same shirt for the next six episodes, it's because we're doing a speedrun and I'm gross.” (04:28, Wade)
• Moving Woes:
  Bob describes the misery of preparing for a house move, both for himself and his young son:
  “Honestly, as much as I despise moving, ...the most concerning part... is I'm curious how James is going to handle it... moving is weird and moving is difficult. So it sucks. And I hate packing.” (05:09–07:39, Bob)
• Mark’s Not-Moving Streak:
  Mark proudly points out his current long stretch without moving houses:
  “Would never. I would never do that. Ever in history of forever have I ever moved.” (07:46, Mark)

2. Hollywood Adventures & Warner Brothers Anecdotes (08:07–11:19)

• Mark at Warner Bros:
  Mark shares a behind-the-scenes glimpse at a professional movie sound mixing stage, musing on the quirks of studio security.
  “...if you took a movie theater and you pulled out all the chairs, that's what this was.” (08:25, Mark)
  “What's silly to me is I go through the pedestrian entrance, and there's a whole rigmarole... but they don't do that for cars.” (09:30, Mark)
• On Winning Approval:
  “One of the Warner Brothers guys who was in the room said it was fucking badass. So I'm very, very happy about that.” (11:09, Mark)

3. The Listener’s Challenge—Impression Gauntlet (12:01–37:00)

• Premise: Wade threatens all "small talk points" are out—the episode’s only competition is voice impressions, using tongue-twisters as prompts.
• Mark’s Dread:
  “Oh, I just realized my intestines are exploding today.” (12:25, Mark, feigning illness to avoid impressions)
• Format:
  Impressions are chosen at random; all must participate (host included), and comedic disaster inevitably ensues.
• Notable Quotes & Segments:
  • Mickey Mouse:
    Bob: “Oh, Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. Ho, ho.” (14:25) Wade: “Like Mickey's on cocaine.” (15:06, Bob’s comment) Bob: “Somehow that sounds like Mickey doing Heath Ledger's Joker.” (15:07)
  • Donald Duck:
    Mark: [gargling, unintelligible squawks] (16:46; acknowledged as “terrible” by all) Wade: [surprising valid attempt]
    Bob: “That was pretty good. Compared to what happened before and what's about to happen now, I think that was way closer.” (18:06) Mark: “It's like getting waterboarded, but with air.” (35:09)
  • William Shatner:
    Ish: (in staccato rhythm) “How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Mr. Spock, I think you're doing someone.” (20:11)
  • Scooby Doo & Shaggy:
    Mark: “Rerose. Re. Rouse. Ride a re. Roar.” (22:15, riffing on Scooby Doo’s characteristic pronouncing) Ish: “Like, I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” (26:59, as Shaggy)
  • Clown Voices & Pennywise:
    Wade as Pennywise: “Hello, Georgie. How can a clam cram in a clean cream can?” (25:27) Bob: “It just sounded like Elmo was in trouble.” (35:02)
  • Kermit the Frog:
    Mark: “Kermit the frog here. Susie works in a shoe shine shop. Where she shines, she sits. And where she sits, she shines.” (30:03)
  • Christopher Walken (and accidental De Niro):
    Bob: —with trademark pauses— “Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn't Fuzzy Wuzzy.” (32:34) Mark: [making De Niro face] “Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair.” (33:14)

4. Wheel of Victory and Debates Over Fairness (37:18–44:54)

• Scoring Review: Wade awards points and half-points for moments of brilliance:
  • “Mark, half of a segue point, he got Donald, Scooby, Clown, and Kermit. Bob, I gave Mickey, Shatner, Shaggy...” (37:20)
• Wheel of Fortune:
  The show’s signature Wheel brings in factors like “Most harrowing small talk,” “Only wrong answers,” and “Most dread to participate.”
  • “Let me guess. Three. ...Oh, wow. ...Mark Stradamus in the house.” (39:17/39:27, Mark joking about predicting Wheel outcomes)
  • “That puts Bob in the lead by half a point.” (41:10)
• Fairness Debate & Final Ruling:
  Mark playfully accuses Bob of bias as Wheel-keeper; Wade resolves it with a coin toss (44:44, “so it was fair”).

5. Winners, Losers, and Closing Remarks (42:54–46:15)

• Winner's Speech:
  Bob, reluctant but victorious, promises relief:
  “I will host a very, very good episode that will not be themed after the listeners. So everyone can look forward to that and not having to hear us do any more impressions, at least for one more episode.” (43:18, Bob)
• Loser’s Lament:
  Mark offers magic-realist wishes that “listeners lose their ears” and “viewers gain extra eyes,” bemoaning his fate. (44:57)
• Host Signoff:
  Wade thanks all, points listeners to their handles, and teases Bob as next host; the episode ends on a promise of more chaos to come.

Memorable Quotes & Moments (with timestamps)

• Bob on moving anxiety:
  “...the main thing on my mind is James because I'M really curious and just want to make sure he does okay. Because it's a big change for a little kid who doesn't necessarily understand why all his shit is all moved around and not where it's supposed to be anymore.” (07:07)
• Wade on the challenge:
  “We all three of us are going to be doing some fun impressions today. Voice impressions. I've got a list of tongue twisters that we get to read while doing voice impressions.” (12:25)
• Mark, realizing his fate:
  “Oh, I just realized my intestines are exploding today.” (12:25)
• Bob, during a clown impression:
  “Is that what clowns sound like?” (24:16)
• Mark, after a horrifying Donald Duck:
  “It's like getting waterboarded, but with air.” (35:09)
• Wade, self-deprecating:
  “Literally every voice I like I can do okay at that was on the list of beginner voices. Yay.” (38:24)
• Bob’s winner speech:
  “I will host a very, very good episode that will not be themed after the listeners. So everyone can look forward to that and not having to hear us do any more impressions, at least for one more episode.” (43:18)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Time | Segment | | --------- | ------------------------------------------ | | 03:39 | Episode Setup & Small Talk Begins | | 05:09 | Bob’s Moving Anecdotes | | 08:07 | Mark’s Warner Brothers Studio Stories | | 12:01 | Introduction to the Impressions Challenge | | 14:04+ | Impressions Gauntlet (Mickey, Donald, etc.) | | 25:27 | Pennywise Impression/Pastiche | | 30:03 | Kermit the Frog Attempts | | 37:20 | Scoring Update | | 39:27 | “Wheel Time” and Fairness Debate | | 42:54 | Winner & Loser Speeches | | 46:15 | Episode Wrap-Up |

Tone & Dynamic

Maintaining the trio’s signature mix of chaos, self-deprecation, competitive camaraderie, and improv comedy, the hosts oscillate between genuine effort and gleeful sabotage. Many attempts at impressions derail into mutual laughter, affectionate roasting, and confusion—frequently punctuated by meta-commentary on how poorly it’s all going.

For New Listeners

This episode is a prime example of the Distractible spirit: friends mercilessly teasing each other, derailing for the sake of a laugh, and using competition as an excuse for increasingly absurd antics. Whether you're a fan of voice acting or just enjoy hearing adults struggle through Mickey Mouse, Kermit, and Pennywise, “Please Laugh” will provide plenty of cringe, chuckles, and classic Distractible chemistry.