Emergency Intercom – "Body Count Reveal w/ Owen"

Released: December 12, 2025
Hosts: Enya Umanzor & Drew Phillips
Guest: Owen

Episode Overview

In this candid, chaotic, and consistently hilarious episode, Enya and Drew welcome their friend Owen for a freewheeling discussion that bounces from baby names, body count revelations, dietary quirks, and embarrassing stories, to deep dives into therapy, emotional openness, and musical obsessions. The trio, alongside producer Kai, oscillate between embarrassing confessions and sharp comedic banter, crafting a uniquely intimate vibe that feels both deeply personal and effortlessly relatable.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. On Being Bad at Having Guests

• The hosts quickly acknowledge their own lack of formal structure with guests, joking about never preparing questions and instead just “hanging out.” (03:59)
• Quote:
  • Drew (03:59): "We got literally, like, a bunch of people were upset. We had our friend Violet on the other day, and, like, we are just so bad at having guests on."

2. The Baby Name Wishlist Game

• Conversation turns to baby names they’d choose, dipping into the ridiculous.
• Names discussed: Opal, Mantis, Karma, Gadget/Gidget.
• Quote:
  • Enya (05:53): "Opal. Mantis. Karma. And Gadget. Or Gadget?"
  • Owen (06:08): "I'm obsessed. Mantis is pushing me."

3. On Neuralink & Self-Destructive Instincts

• Enya shares her past desire to be an early Neuralink tester, which Drew equates to unnoticed self-harm.
• Drew jokes about suicidal ideation red flags.
• Quote:
  • Drew (06:19): "Which, very similarly to my year of rest and relaxation, is a sign of self harm that you don't recognize until it's too late."

4. Changing Attitudes Toward Kids

• Drew reflects on going from being grossed out by kids to now loving them (even "white babies").
• Prozac’s impact on Drew’s emotions and crying less.
• Quote:
  • Drew (08:25): "Okay, so I used to think babies were disgusting. I will. Yeah. I used to be like, why?"

5. Crying Over Gay Love

• Owen and Enya bond over being deeply moved by queer romance stories ("Heated Rivalry") while others have more carnal reactions.
• Quote:
  • Owen (09:33): "I'm sobbing watching it, being like, men can love each other."
  • Enya (09:40): "No, that's literally. That's my take. I'm like, this is so major. Like, a slow burn gay love show. Like, that's so intense."

6. Body Count & Relationship to Sex

(Timestamp ~16:10)

• Drew jokes about wanting to raise his "body count" by six.
• Enya contrasts, casually revealing hers is much higher, framing sexual experience as a "primal exchange."
• Unpacking sexual attitudes—Enya’s and her friends’ approaches vs. Owen and Drew’s monogamously-inclined, lower numbers.
• Quote:
  • Drew (16:24): "I want to go up 6."
  • Enya (16:42): "I actually like, more like a hundred. Probably not 100, but like..."

7. Vegetarianism, "Microdosing Meat," and Rotting Prosciutto

(Timestamp ~19:00)

• Owen’s vegetarian journey started as a dare in 5th grade, but lately he’s been dabbling (“microdosing”) with a bite of steak.
• The group shares horror stories about rotting meat in the fridge and the lingering scent.
• The conversation lingers on the visceral grossness but finds the humor and existential reflection (“the fridge keeps the score”).
• Quote:
  • Enya (20:53): "I smelt like essentially rotting flesh for the first time. And I was like, that's what's happening inside of my guts."
  • Drew (22:35): "The fridge keeps the score."

8. Health Fixations, Canker Sores, and Poop Pic Analysis

(Timestamp ~25:00)

• Canker sores, kidney stones, and candid confessions of putting salt on wounds.
• Kai uploads pictures of his poop to ChatGPT on doctor’s advice, seeking "perfect cartoon poops."
• Hilarious, TMI territory about digestive health, dietary obsessions, and why some people are hyperfocused on their bodies.
• Quote:
  • Kai (34:47): "It looked like if you put the Fibonacci spiral over it, it would have lined up perfectly, I swear to God. But you know the poop emoji? Yeah, it looked like that."
  • Owen (32:41): "Literally, they're like put a strainer underneath when you pee. Because we need to test them to make sure they're kidneys heals."

9. Therapy, Medication, and Emotional Evolution

(Timestamp ~60:00)

• Drew opens up about past mental health struggles, panic attacks, and crying spells—before and after starting therapy and medication.
• The group discusses stigma and personal timelines for seeking help.
• Quote:
  • Drew (62:44): "Therapy, dude, therapy changed my life."

10. Living in the Neighborhood: Outsider Vibes

(Timestamp ~64:00)

• Enya and Drew reflect on being young, artsy, queer, and possibly a bit intimidating to their straight-laced, stroller-pushing neighbors.
• The hosts recall being mistaken for a couple (“Our American dream!”) and how the neighborhood's perception shifted as more diverse guests frequented.
• Quote:
  • Drew (65:15): "They literally slowly turned on us. Crazy. And they see how many people, like, come in, come in and out of this house..."

11. Musicals & Theater Kid Confessions

(Timestamp ~41:00)

• Owen and Drew bond over being theater kids; Enya laments not joining theater for fear of being outed as queer, revealing small town Texas anxieties.
• Discussion of problematic high school productions, favorite musicals, and the emotional impact of seeing shows like Wicked live.
• Quote:
  • Owen (43:01): "I was a huge theater. I mean, that's. I was. I love theater. I love Broadway. I love everything."
  • Drew (52:46): "I love Wicked that much."

12. Celebrity Encounters & Crying Over Concerts

(Timestamp ~53:00)

• The group shares emotional reactions to seeing celebrities in real life (Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter).
• Discussing the ungraspable quality of stars, and when overwhelming talent moves you to tears.
• Quote:
  • Owen (53:43): "I saw Stevie Wonder… perform live. And I was sobbing..."
  • Enya (54:29): "I had a similar experience with Beyoncé, like, at Renaissance Tour…"

13. Social Media, Bots & Attention

(Timestamp ~75:45)

• Banter about Instagram settings, bots, engagement, and the desire for comments, even from bots.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Owen (14:20): "Wow. You must have had fun making that film. You know what I mean? Like, so mean, dude."
  (about the ultimate lukewarm feedback)

• Drew (22:35): "The fridge keeps the score."
  (riffing on trauma discourse, about rotting food’s lingering smell)

• Kai (34:47): "It looked like if you put the Fibonacci spiral over it, it would have lined up perfectly, I swear to God. But you know the poop emoji? Yeah, it looked like that."
  (on his poop pic saga)

• Owen (32:41): "Imagine me, by the way, I'm in college. Imagine me. I'm like, like, literally had a strainer in my back pocket. Like, you cooking? I'm like, no, this is where I pee."

• Drew (52:46): "I love Wicked that much....I saw her in public...I started to cry. Like, I literally had. Like, I've never done that before, and I felt so embarrassed. And she was like, why are you crying?"

• Enya (68:11): "That album has probably will probably be my most streamed album for 2026. Like, I love."

Important Timestamps & Segment Highlights

• 03:59-04:25: Hosts and Owen acknowledge their improvisational approach to hosting guests.
• 05:53-07:02: Baby name wishlists & banter about family-building as queer people.
• 08:25-09:03: Shifting perspectives on children and admitting anti-baby biases changing over time.
• 09:33-10:01: Emotional response to "Heated Rivalry" as a boundary-breaking queer show.
• 16:10-18:03: Body count candidness, how sexual experience varies, and feelings around monogamy vs. casual sex.
• 19:00-22:35: Vegetarian journeys, meat microdosing, and fridge horror stories.
• 25:00-36:00: Health woes, canker sore strategies, kidney stones, and “poop as art.”
• 60:00-64:07: Candid mental health struggles, therapy journeys, and the power of medication.
• 64:00-67:16: Outsider status in a suburban neighborhood, queer visibility, and weird neighbor energy.
• 41:00-54:47: Musicals, problematic school theater, and crying over live music.

Recurring Themes & Running Bits

• Over-complimenting vs. Awkward Silence: Laughing about giving exaggerated praise as the alternative to awkwardness or being unable to lie.
• Pride in TMI: The group regularly overshares about bodies, digestion, sex, and health in a tone that's self-aware, proud, and fundamentally comic.
• Queerness & Self-Acceptance: Exchanges about sexuality, community, and queer art are threaded throughout (from “Heated Rivalry” to school theater shenanigans).
• Therapy, Crying, & Prozac: Emotional openness, how everyone’s changed their relationship to crying as adults, and antidepressant stories recur.

Tone & Vibe

The episode is classic Emergency Intercom: deeply irreverent, warm, self-deprecating, and infectiously unfiltered. Banter flows as naturally as confessions, creating a space for both genuine honesty and comedic exaggeration. The podders aren’t afraid to spiral into silly, circular bits, but always return to a place of real connection.

For Listeners Who Missed It

If you missed this episode, you missed a whirlwind of sex-positive, body-honest, and musically obsessed conversation, peppered with the sort of sharing that only happens among real friends. From iconic musical theater mishaps to confessional discussions of therapy and mental health—and with more talk of bodily functions than you could ever have expected—this episode brings both laughs and heart. Whether you want a glimpse into the realness of queer friendship, a refresher on why you really should check the back of your fridge, or just a good laugh about baby names and Instagram bots, this episode delivers.