Wade's/Bob’s/Mandy’s Word Game (Featuring Markiplier)

Summary

Distractible – “Wade’s/Bob’s/Mandy’s Word Game (Featuring Markiplier)” Release Date: November 24, 2025 Hosts: Bob Muyskens, Mark Fischbach (Markiplier), Wade Barnes

Episode Overview

This episode brings the return of the beloved “Word Game” (hotter/colder edition), as Bob hosts a night of ridiculous word association, small talk tangents, and shameless ribbing between Bob, Wade, and Markiplier. The trio falls quickly into their signature banter: technical woes, life updates, and absurd arguments—before launching into the titular word challenge. As always, points, pride, and honor are at stake, though the rules seem ever-fluid. Longtime fans will find comfort in the chaos, antics, and unexpected sincerity of three friends just trying to outsmart, outguess, and out-distract each other.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Small Talk & Catching Up ([03:40]–[13:00])

The hosts begin with playful updates on personal lives, setups, and gripes.
Moving Woes: Mark reflects on the universal pain of moving homes and resetting tech setups.
- Quote [12:44] Mark: "If you're out on the subreddit or wherever, on the YouTube comments, wherever you are, if you like moving, leave a comment so we can all ridicule you for being a fucking insane person because nobody likes it, guaranteed."
Monitor & Tech Complaints: The group vents frustrations over modern tech hardware, dead monitors, and unreliable displays.
- Mark champions his new Samsung OLED.
- Wade laments his ASUS OLED’s bizarre “initialization” failures ([08:00]).
- Bob reminisces about the glory days of Drunk Minecraft and tech upgrades ([09:13]).
Airline Loyalty: Brief tangent on airline status and travel gripes, especially about Delta vs. Frontier ([11:12]).

2. Reminiscing on Old Tech & Sound Mixers ([15:26])

Nostalgia for the GOXLR era—voice changers, audio buttons, and fun features lost in today's “streamlined” devices.
- Quote [16:09] Wade: "Remember the auto tune sneeze? The auto tune sneeze. You can't do that anymore."

3. Knives at the Desk ([18:04])

A quick check: do all podcasters keep multiple knives handy at their desks?
- Quote [18:07] Mark: "Do you not have multiple knives just at your desk, ready to go?"

4. Exercise & Walking ([22:07])

Bob shares newfound walking habits with his wife Molly.
Mark advises it’s good for longevity, referencing Japan’s walking culture.

5. Game Introduction: “Wade’s/Bob’s/Mandy’s Word Game (Featuring Markiplier)” ([23:23])

The hosts re-introduce their “hotter/colder” word-guessing game:
- One person thinks of a word; the other guesses, receiving “hotter” or “colder” guidance.
- Detour as Mandy gets a nod for her contributions to the game (a fan reference), and a tangent on photorealism in games leads to the immortal phrase:
  - Quote [25:14] Wade: "I just watched a YouTube video, big real dick fungus."

Highlight: The Word Game Rounds & Banter

First Round – Mark Guessing Wade’s Word: “Scalpel” → “Fish” ([27:34] – [28:33])

A relatively smooth sequence with plenty of word leaps and laughs, culminating in Mark nailing the answer.
- Quote [28:33] Mark: “Ding ding ding. Motherfucker. That's how you play that game. You're welcome.”

Second Round – Mark Guessing Wade’s Word: “Shoe” → “Vacation” ([29:25] – [35:08])

Mark gets spectacularly lost as Wade struggles to guide him gracefully.
- Mark circles unrelated concepts: “song”, “lightbulb”, “diarrhea,” leading Wade to plead, “I'm really not trying to lead you astray. I want you to win so badly.” ([32:42])
- Ends with laughter at the game’s inherent nonsense.

Third Round – Wade Guessing Mark’s Word: “Remote” → “Lens” ([36:14] – [41:10])

Wade jumps between music, hands, irons, science, TV, computers, eyes, contacts, and more, until finally stumbling upon “lens.”
- The circuitous route is acknowledged as hilariously off-track and part of the episode’s charm.
- Quote [41:05] Mark: "I think I was part of the problem there. I'm not gonna lie."

Fourth Round – Mark Guessing Wade's Word: “Tea” → “Couch” ([42:35]–[43:51])

Mark impressively guesses “couch” from the word “TV” onward by keying into at-home leisure.
- Quote [43:51] Bob: “Nicely done.”

Absurd Tangents and In-Jokes Throughout the Game

Big Real Dick Fungus (BRDF) and graphical realism ([25:14], [25:48])
Cincinnati in-jokes, “three ways,” Ohio stereotypes ([44:20])
Points arbitrarily awarded, removed, and hot-potatoed by the host ([44:48], [45:24])
The “Winner’s Wheel” and “Coin of Fairness” is introduced, featuring a 3D-printed coin indistinguishable on both sides, which almost derails the show ([49:00]–[50:09]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Listener Feedback:
- [05:17] Wade: “We will burn Wade alive for daring to steal our win... then the next episode came out... Wade represented us so good. A genius of us. None will compare.”
On Buttons Gone from Modern Tech:
- [16:51] Mark: “It’s like an instrument—you have buttons on the shaft... Where are all the buttons?”
Classic Distractible Dynamic:
- [45:24] Mark: "What are you adding to the whirl, oh glorious host?"
Awarding Points:
- [44:05] Bob: “…which leaves you both tied at four going into the wheel.”

Important Timestamps

[03:40] – Episode gets underway, Bob as host
[08:00] – Wade’s ASUS OLED woes
[12:44] – Mark trashes moving
[15:26] – Remembering the GOXLR era
[25:14] – “Big Real Dick Fungus” tangent
[27:34] – First round of the Word Game starts
[32:42] – Wade: “I'm really not trying to lead you astray. I want you to win so badly.”
[41:05] – Mark: “I think I was part of the problem there.”
[43:51] – Mark guesses “couch” correctly
[44:48] – Points tied at 4; “Winner’s Wheel” setup
[49:00] – 3D printed “Coin of Fairness”; realization it’s the same on both sides
[51:24] – Mark awarded the episode win; winner/loser speeches

Episode Tone & Atmosphere

The trademark Distractible chemistry is in full force: slightly chaotic, self-aware, and peppered with affectionate insults. Everyone takes technical gripes, failures to guess, and point-dodging with knowing laughter. In-jokes (Ohio, Drunk Minecraft, knives, “my big rotten dick”) abound. The hosts' willingness to be the butt of a joke or let a tangent spiral demonstrates genuine friendship and ease—making even the silliest segments warm and inviting for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Summary Takeaway

If you enjoy Distractible for the flowing banter, absurd game mechanics, and the familiar chaos of three friends derailing each other at every turn, this episode delivers that in spades. Whether discussing defunct tech, regional quirks, or just who said “warmer” too many times, Wade, Bob, and Mark keep distractions delightfully engaging.

Listen For:

Ridiculous word associations and the suffering of the “hotter/colder” guessing game
Ongoing jokes about Ohio, Cincinnati, and “couch” culture
Unrivaled self-deprecation and bonus points for creative insults
The ever-evolving, rarely-enforced Distractible game rules
Tech complaints that will resonate with anyone who’s ever owned a monitor…or three

Closing Words ([51:24]–[52:17])

Mark: “Oh, I love winning! It feels so good—I ruined my pants because the joy of winning was too good. Thank you, Bob.”
Bob: “…Watching the wheel approach one man's show and then just real quick also made me hate it. And I messed up my pants.”
Bob (sign-off): “Podcast out.”

Summary

Distractible – “Wade’s/Bob’s/Mandy’s Word Game (Featuring Markiplier)” Release Date: November 24, 2025 Hosts: Bob Muyskens, Mark Fischbach (Markiplier), Wade Barnes

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Small Talk & Catching Up ([03:40]–[13:00])

The hosts begin with playful updates on personal lives, setups, and gripes.
Moving Woes: Mark reflects on the universal pain of moving homes and resetting tech setups.
- Quote [12:44] Mark: "If you're out on the subreddit or wherever, on the YouTube comments, wherever you are, if you like moving, leave a comment so we can all ridicule you for being a fucking insane person because nobody likes it, guaranteed."
Monitor & Tech Complaints: The group vents frustrations over modern tech hardware, dead monitors, and unreliable displays.
- Mark champions his new Samsung OLED.
- Wade laments his ASUS OLED’s bizarre “initialization” failures ([08:00]).
- Bob reminisces about the glory days of Drunk Minecraft and tech upgrades ([09:13]).
Airline Loyalty: Brief tangent on airline status and travel gripes, especially about Delta vs. Frontier ([11:12]).

2. Reminiscing on Old Tech & Sound Mixers ([15:26])

Nostalgia for the GOXLR era—voice changers, audio buttons, and fun features lost in today's “streamlined” devices.
- Quote [16:09] Wade: "Remember the auto tune sneeze? The auto tune sneeze. You can't do that anymore."

3. Knives at the Desk ([18:04])

A quick check: do all podcasters keep multiple knives handy at their desks?
- Quote [18:07] Mark: "Do you not have multiple knives just at your desk, ready to go?"

4. Exercise & Walking ([22:07])

Bob shares newfound walking habits with his wife Molly.
Mark advises it’s good for longevity, referencing Japan’s walking culture.

5. Game Introduction: “Wade’s/Bob’s/Mandy’s Word Game (Featuring Markiplier)” ([23:23])

The hosts re-introduce their “hotter/colder” word-guessing game:
- One person thinks of a word; the other guesses, receiving “hotter” or “colder” guidance.
- Detour as Mandy gets a nod for her contributions to the game (a fan reference), and a tangent on photorealism in games leads to the immortal phrase:
  - Quote [25:14] Wade: "I just watched a YouTube video, big real dick fungus."

Highlight: The Word Game Rounds & Banter

First Round – Mark Guessing Wade’s Word: “Scalpel” → “Fish” ([27:34] – [28:33])

A relatively smooth sequence with plenty of word leaps and laughs, culminating in Mark nailing the answer.
- Quote [28:33] Mark: “Ding ding ding. Motherfucker. That's how you play that game. You're welcome.”

Second Round – Mark Guessing Wade’s Word: “Shoe” → “Vacation” ([29:25] – [35:08])

Mark gets spectacularly lost as Wade struggles to guide him gracefully.
- Mark circles unrelated concepts: “song”, “lightbulb”, “diarrhea,” leading Wade to plead, “I'm really not trying to lead you astray. I want you to win so badly.” ([32:42])
- Ends with laughter at the game’s inherent nonsense.

Third Round – Wade Guessing Mark’s Word: “Remote” → “Lens” ([36:14] – [41:10])

Wade jumps between music, hands, irons, science, TV, computers, eyes, contacts, and more, until finally stumbling upon “lens.”
- The circuitous route is acknowledged as hilariously off-track and part of the episode’s charm.
- Quote [41:05] Mark: "I think I was part of the problem there. I'm not gonna lie."

Fourth Round – Mark Guessing Wade's Word: “Tea” → “Couch” ([42:35]–[43:51])

Mark impressively guesses “couch” from the word “TV” onward by keying into at-home leisure.
- Quote [43:51] Bob: “Nicely done.”

Absurd Tangents and In-Jokes Throughout the Game

Big Real Dick Fungus (BRDF) and graphical realism ([25:14], [25:48])
Cincinnati in-jokes, “three ways,” Ohio stereotypes ([44:20])
Points arbitrarily awarded, removed, and hot-potatoed by the host ([44:48], [45:24])
The “Winner’s Wheel” and “Coin of Fairness” is introduced, featuring a 3D-printed coin indistinguishable on both sides, which almost derails the show ([49:00]–[50:09]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Listener Feedback:
- [05:17] Wade: “We will burn Wade alive for daring to steal our win... then the next episode came out... Wade represented us so good. A genius of us. None will compare.”
On Buttons Gone from Modern Tech:
- [16:51] Mark: “It’s like an instrument—you have buttons on the shaft... Where are all the buttons?”
Classic Distractible Dynamic:
- [45:24] Mark: "What are you adding to the whirl, oh glorious host?"
Awarding Points:
- [44:05] Bob: “…which leaves you both tied at four going into the wheel.”

Important Timestamps

[03:40] – Episode gets underway, Bob as host
[08:00] – Wade’s ASUS OLED woes
[12:44] – Mark trashes moving
[15:26] – Remembering the GOXLR era
[25:14] – “Big Real Dick Fungus” tangent
[27:34] – First round of the Word Game starts
[32:42] – Wade: “I'm really not trying to lead you astray. I want you to win so badly.”
[41:05] – Mark: “I think I was part of the problem there.”
[43:51] – Mark guesses “couch” correctly
[44:48] – Points tied at 4; “Winner’s Wheel” setup
[49:00] – 3D printed “Coin of Fairness”; realization it’s the same on both sides
[51:24] – Mark awarded the episode win; winner/loser speeches

Episode Tone & Atmosphere

Summary Takeaway

Listen For:

Ridiculous word associations and the suffering of the “hotter/colder” guessing game
Ongoing jokes about Ohio, Cincinnati, and “couch” culture
Unrivaled self-deprecation and bonus points for creative insults
The ever-evolving, rarely-enforced Distractible game rules
Tech complaints that will resonate with anyone who’s ever owned a monitor…or three

Closing Words ([51:24]–[52:17])

Mark: “Oh, I love winning! It feels so good—I ruined my pants because the joy of winning was too good. Thank you, Bob.”
Bob: “…Watching the wheel approach one man's show and then just real quick also made me hate it. And I messed up my pants.”
Bob (sign-off): “Podcast out.”

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Summary

1. Small Talk & Catching Up ([03:40]–[13:00])

2. Reminiscing on Old Tech & Sound Mixers ([15:26])

3. Knives at the Desk ([18:04])

4. Exercise & Walking ([22:07])

5. Game Introduction: “Wade’s/Bob’s/Mandy’s Word Game (Featuring Markiplier)” ([23:23])

First Round – Mark Guessing Wade’s Word: “Scalpel” → “Fish” ([27:34] – [28:33])

Second Round – Mark Guessing Wade’s Word: “Shoe” → “Vacation” ([29:25] – [35:08])

Third Round – Wade Guessing Mark’s Word: “Remote” → “Lens” ([36:14] – [41:10])

Fourth Round – Mark Guessing Wade's Word: “Tea” → “Couch” ([42:35]–[43:51])

Absurd Tangents and In-Jokes Throughout the Game

Summary

1. Small Talk & Catching Up ([03:40]–[13:00])

2. Reminiscing on Old Tech & Sound Mixers ([15:26])

3. Knives at the Desk ([18:04])

4. Exercise & Walking ([22:07])

5. Game Introduction: “Wade’s/Bob’s/Mandy’s Word Game (Featuring Markiplier)” ([23:23])

First Round – Mark Guessing Wade’s Word: “Scalpel” → “Fish” ([27:34] – [28:33])

Second Round – Mark Guessing Wade’s Word: “Shoe” → “Vacation” ([29:25] – [35:08])

Third Round – Wade Guessing Mark’s Word: “Remote” → “Lens” ([36:14] – [41:10])

Fourth Round – Mark Guessing Wade's Word: “Tea” → “Couch” ([42:35]–[43:51])

Absurd Tangents and In-Jokes Throughout the Game