Emergency Intercom – "Saturday sunday" (October 31, 2025)

Hosts: Enya Umanzor, Drew Phillips
Special Guest/Co-host: Josiah
Podcast: Emergency Intercom by iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

For their Halloween episode, Enya, Drew, and Josiah embrace chaotic, gender-bending costume energy while reuniting after a stretch apart. The episode is packed with off-the-cuff comedy, candid updates on their personal lives, and wild storytelling—the trio bounce from discussing Halloween adventures and costume mishaps to deep-diving into family dynamics, celebrity encounters, and hot takes on everything from skincare to Starbucks being a secret bank. With constant Halloween callbacks, plenty of roasting, and that signature Emergency Intercom blend of unfiltered honesty and absurdism, this episode feels like a hangout with hilarious (and slightly unhinged) friends.

Main Themes & Highlights

• Halloween Costume Chaos: The group’s elaborate and gender-bent costumes lead to revelations, comparisons, and running jokes about their alter-egos.
• Catching Up: They update each other on life events, including Josiah’s new role as a caretaker, the end of Drew's band, and their recent adventures.
• Queer Joy & Identity: Gender euphoria, twink/otter bants, and body swapping through costumes swirl with humor and genuine reflection.
• Party Stories: Recounts of wild Halloween nights, misadventures, and infamous Uber/trainwrecks.
• Pop Culture & Hot Takes: Addison Rae’s stardom, meetings with Charli XCX, Nancy Meyers’ goated status, and Starbucks’ insidious business model.
• Deep Dives: Childhood memories, family structure, future parenting anxieties, and mental health.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Halloween Costume Mayhem

(02:46–12:00)

• The episode opens with the trio marveling at each other’s costumes: cross-dressing, gender-swapping, and drag-inspired looks.
• Josiah’s transformation: “This is so jarring. The longer I look, the more it kind of does look like me.” (04:44)
• Drew as Mystique: "I've been wanting to do that for years. It's my dream." (06:41)
• Mic malfunctions, makeup mishaps, and prosthetic commentary add to the chaos.
• Running joke: "What are Saturdays for?" "Saturday!" "No—Sunday!" – recurring through the episode, riffing on a viral video.

2. Body Image, Gender, and Drag Realness

(12:30–15:30)

• Anya shares experiences taping down her chest and exploring gender presentation for her costume:
  “I did have a binder when my boobs were really big because I wanted a breast reduction.” (13:39)
• The crew jokes about tucked bulges, prosthetic body parts, and skims shapewear.
• Honest conversation about gender euphoria and dysphoria, played with trademark snark.

3. Big Families, Childhood Rivalry, and Parenting Fears

(15:31–17:30)

• The hosts bond over coming from large families, discussing sibling dynamics and the trauma of being a “middle child.”
• “If you really think about it, big families, you just compete for attention.” (15:19)
• Quick debate: “How many kids do you want?” – Consensus on two; no one wants to stick a kid with ‘middle child syndrome.’
• Comedic shade thrown at only children: “All the only children I’ve met… they are up.” (15:54)

4. Recapping Recent Nights Out & Gay Party Highs

(24:57–33:00 and 42:25–54:59)

• They recap attending an Addison Rae concert and a string of Halloween parties.
• “Watching Addison Rae was one of the most special moments… I haven’t felt that happy in a long time.” (25:11)
• The phrase "I became the gayest version of myself" is repeated joyfully and joked about with the context of concerts bringing out new sides.
• Frenetic stories about house parties, losing shoes, finding dirty socks, and late-night FaceTimes—plus Kai and Benny’s mischievous party behavior.

5. Caregiving, Mental Health, & Life Shifts

(33:14–37:37)

• Josiah opens up about caring for a family member through a mental health crisis:
  • “I’ve just been caretaking… One of the greatest siblings I’ve ever seen in my life. Need to give you your flowers.” (32:45)
• Updates on ending long-term creative projects—Drew’s band broke up after seven years.
• “We finally made an album… First and last. So good.” (36:31)
• Honest talk about evolving priorities, outgrowing creative partnerships, and personal growth.

6. Subversive Corporate Talk: Starbucks as a Bank

(73:59–75:46)

• A wild but true explanation about Starbucks:
  • “Starbucks is a bank. At any given time, the app has $1.5 to $2 billion loaded, which they can use any way they want. It’s a $2 billion interest-free loan.” (74:08)
• Anya’s violent fantasy: “You should literally be tied up on a stage and instead of stoning, everybody should smack the shit out of you.” (74:49)
• Drew’s story about his brother “scamming” Starbucks for cash when addicted (77:00), mixing dark comedy and family struggles.

7. Comedy Flashpoints—Notable Quotes & Recurring Bits

• “What are Saturdays for? Saturday. Sunday fun day!” – riffed repeatedly to absurdity.
• “Your hands are so scary… how they’re blue.” (15:49)
• “I want to post my address on my story like Germanotta.” (88:24)
• “I’m Robin Head. I don’t discriminate, cut or uncut.” (76:07)

8. Sincere, Surreal, and Bizarre Moments

• Josiah details sleeping in the bed of NBA player Victor Wembanyama—“Not many people can say they shared a bed with Victor.” (82:08–84:33)
• Observations about the comfort of human touch and “the neuron that only activates at 3cm/second petting”—a real scientific fact turned into comedy gold. (70:11–71:39)
• A closing round of “media of the week” recommendations, with sincere plugs and tongue-in-cheek suggestions (“balls in your mouth challenge”).

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Josiah (04:44): “This is so jarring… The longer I look, the more it kind of does look like [me]. If someone photographed me walking down the street right now, it would be you.”
• Drew (06:41): “I had a feeling you were going to be Mystique… It’s your dream. I’ve been wanting to do that.”
• Anya (13:39): “I did have a binder when my boobs were really big because I wanted a breast reduction.”
• Josiah (15:19): “Look at this frame and then think about big families—this is what happens. You just compete for attention.”
• Drew (15:54): “If you have an only child… All the only children I’ve met. They are up.”
• Josiah (25:11): “I haven’t felt that happy in a very long time. The way it felt watching [Addison Rae]… It was literally watching a star be born.”
• Drew (32:45): “…One of the greatest siblings I have ever seen. Need to give you your flower.”
• Anya (74:49): “You should literally be tied up on a stage and instead of stoning, everybody should come and smack the shit out of you.”

Timestamps: Segment Guide

• 02:46–12:00 – Halloween costume chaos and gender-bending fun
• 12:30–15:30 – Gender presentation, body image, and drag euphoria
• 15:31–17:30 – Family dynamics and parenting debates
• 24:57–33:00 – Concert and party storytime (Addison Rae, Charli XCX, Frost Children)
• 33:14–37:37 – Caretaking, mental health, and band breakup
• 42:25–54:59 – Halloween night recap: costumes, party disasters, Uber puke
• 73:59–76:29 – Starbucks business breakdown & “Robin Head” tangent
• 82:08–84:33 – Josiah’s story: sleeping in Victor Wembanyama’s bed
• 87:10–89:28 – Media of the week and affectionate, chaotic wrap-up

Tone & Style

• Breezy, irreverent, and self-aware: The episode’s mood is playful and openly self-deprecating, often poking fun at themselves and each other.
• Fast-paced, no filter: Segues are chaotic, and conversations overlap, reflecting their real-life camaraderie and comedic instincts.
• Vulnerable moments: Sincere, sometimes bittersweet admissions appear amid the humor, especially around family, mental health, and endings.

Final Notes

For listeners and fans, this episode feels like a snapshot of the group’s ongoing friendship and growth as much as a Halloween special. Between the outrageous costumes, raw stories, candid confessions, and constant inside jokes, “Saturday sunday” achieves the Emergency Intercom mission: there’s no “emergency”—but you definitely want to listen in.