Good Guys Podcast: "Spencer Pratt for LA MAYOR"

Date: April 13, 2026
Hosts: Josh Peck & Ben Soffer
Guest: Spencer Pratt
Episode Highlights: A candid, often hilarious, and deeply passionate conversation with Spencer Pratt about his run for LA Mayor—addressing city corruption, emergency response failures, homelessness, animal welfare, and what it means to be an engaged citizen.

Episode Overview

This episode zeros in on celebrity Spencer Pratt’s bid for Mayor of Los Angeles, with an exploration of the broken promises of city leadership, the aftermath and lessons of catastrophic fires, and a teardown of systemic mismanagement and corruption in the city. With equal doses of levity, outrage, and earnestness, the Good Guys hosts Josh and Ben dive into Spencer’s motivations, campaign platform, and his personal story of loss turned into civic action.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Personal Embarrassments & Icebreakers (00:00–03:00)

The hosts start with banter over recent embarrassing moments, joke about falling and injuring themselves, and set a playful tone.
Quote: “I'm a walking embarrassment, Ben. There's very little I can do about it.” – Josh (00:55)

Introduction of Spencer Pratt’s Candidacy (03:00–04:30)

They hype up their guest, Spencer Pratt, noting his evolution from reality TV personality to serious mayoral contender.
Pratt is presented as a grassroots solution to LA’s corruption, especially praised for adding “pet-friendly” policies to his platform.
Quote: “He just wants everything that you want Los Angeles...safe, clean streets, less corruption, accountability, dogs.” – Ben (02:25)

Weird News & Fast Food Rants (04:30–08:00)

The team riff on the rising cost of fast food and mourn the Big Mac combo’s price hitting $18.
Extended detour into the cultural importance of dipping sauces and the regional differences between "duck sauce" and "sweet and sour."
Quote: “What’d I do for nuggets? Even though four piece, child’s play.” – Ben (05:07)

Advancements in Pharmaceuticals & Gender Disparity (08:03–09:31)

Brief discussion about “female Viagra” (Addyi) and its finally making it to the market, contrasting with decades of male options.
Light, tongue-in-cheek exploration of whether men and women could swap meds.

Spencer Pratt Joins: The Campaign, The Tragedy, The Mission (12:53–19:00)

Pratt’s Motivation & The Palisades Fires (13:53–16:44)

Pratt details how city negligence directly led to his house, his parents’ house, and many neighbors' homes burning down; 12 people perished.
Shares outrage at lack of emergency response, negligent water management, and political evasion of responsibility.
Quote: “Unlike just complaining…this has an actual future, which is so empowering.” – Spencer (13:53)
Quote: “I personally would like my children to be able to grow up in LA that I grew up in—a beautiful LA that had hope and dreams.” – Spencer (14:29)

Animal Welfare: The Crisis for LA’s Dogs (16:44–18:10)

Pratt criticizes LA for its inability to crack down on dog abuse, negligence in shelters, and wasteful budget allocations to NGOs instead of direct animal services.
Quote: “How many dogs are being killed a day in Los Angeles or tortured on the streets of downtown LA? It's truly diabolical.” – Spencer (16:44)

The Power of Going Public & Accountability (18:10–21:03)

Spencer discusses his instinct to document the fire in real-time via social media, “not thinking, oh, this is going to be the end of my life.”
Details bureaucratic failures: empty water reservoir, no fire trucks available, abysmal 911 response.
Quote: “They would have just let my dad burn alive.” – Spencer (19:45)

Corruption, Insurance, and Political Rot (21:41–32:00)

Powerful history lesson on CA wildfire risk exacerbated by state refusal to clear brush for endangered plants (“milk vetch”), insurance companies fleeing the market, and the failure of city leadership to address causes or aftermath.
Outlines plan to restore and expand firefighting resources, break up the “homeless industrial complex,” and end unchecked encampments.
Quote: “The first week as mayor, the IRS is coming in and we’re going to put cases on every single one of these NGOs.” – Spencer (15:19)
Quote: “You're not allowed to break the law on the streets anymore. No more encampments.” – Spencer (28:26)

Homelessness, Corruption (32:02–35:00)

Hosts rail against exorbitant costs for homeless shelter beds ($750k/bed in Venice), calling out city contractors and developers for profiteering.
Pratt promises full auditing/transparency for every city dollar.
Quote: “Every taxpayer dollar, we're gonna have full accountability… We're gonna know where every dime goes—even toilet paper usage.” – Spencer (33:20)

Soft Power of the LA Mayor & Day-One Promises (46:28–49:08)

Spencer candid about mayoral “soft power”—pledges to decentralize power, empower LAPD and LAFD to do their jobs without political meddling.
Quote: “I'm actually gonna take some of the mayor's power and give it back to LAPD, give it back to the fire department.” – Spencer (48:19)
On debate prep: describes his 8-year-old son pretending to be Karen Bass “standing in a trash can while doing [debate practice].” (51:47)

Campaign Tactics, Debates & the Road Ahead (49:35–52:43)

Upcoming debate with incumbent Mayor Bass scheduled for May 5th on NBC.
Pratt polling at #2, believes undecided voters are his.
Election is June 2nd; if winning 51% or more, the mayoral race ends. Otherwise, top two advance to November.

Safety, Antisemitism, and the Hummingbird Logo (52:54–54:10)

Addresses Jewish voters’ concerns over rising local antisemitism.
Quote: “You will feel safe in L.A. when I’m mayor. It doesn’t matter what your religion is.” – Spencer (53:10)
Branding: Hummingbird as official campaign logo—symbolizing resilience and uniqueness for LA (“People were small, but we're mighty.”) (54:03–54:13)

Pratt’s Motivation, Tragedy, and Vision (55:32–56:54)

Emotional recap: Pratt shares his determination is deeply personal, driven by losing his home and his parents’ home, and frustrations over failed city response.
Quote: “I'm doing this because I lived city failure, and I don't want anyone to go through what my friends and family went through...” – Spencer (55:32)
Quote: “I want to go back to feeding hummingbirds and being with my family. But first, side quest mission: save LA.” – Spencer (56:41)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Leadership vs. Complaining: “Ben and I are built for complaining. And you, my friend, you're leveling up.” – Josh (14:12)
On Mayoral Power Structures: “The mayor can't do LAUSD... the LA mayor is technically soft power.” – Spencer (47:04)
On Animal Welfare: “Not to mention, I'm going to save all the dogs...” – Spencer (16:18)
On Bureaucratic Failure: “It takes ten years in Los Angeles to repair a sidewalk. 10 years!” – Spencer (34:14)
On Why He’s Running: “If God wanted somebody to really come in and make real change in Los Angeles, he burned Spencer Pratt's house down.” – Spencer (55:32)
On Transparency: “We’re gonna know how much toilet paper they use. And we’re gonna look—wow, that's above average. That's how detailed we're going to be.” – Spencer (33:20)
On Debate Practice: “I've been having my 8-year-old son... play Basura. He stands in a trash can while doing it.” – Spencer (51:47)
On What Unites Voters: “This is not Democrat, Republican. It’s Save LA is my party.” – Spencer (59:05)

Segment Timestamps

00:00–03:00: Opening banter, embarrassing stories
03:00–04:30: Introduction to Spencer’s mayoral run
04:30–08:00: Rising fast food prices, “weird news”
08:03–09:31: Female Viagra & gender disparity
12:53–19:00: Spencer’s campaign begins, fire tragedy story
19:03–25:50: Emergency response failures, public safety
26:11–32:00: Corruption, insurance, wildfires, NGOs, homelessness
32:02–35:00: Homeless shelter profiteering, accountability pledges
35:23–38:26: Bass’ history, campaign style, and debates
46:28–49:08: Mayoral soft power, police & fire dept reforms
49:35–56:54: Debates, polling, community outreach, Pratt’s personal journey
59:05–: Voting/campaign logistics

Final Reflections (60:01–62:00)

Host Ben: “If I could vote in the local Los Angeles election, I would vote for Spencer Pratt…Regular guy who is fucked by the city that he loves. And so he wants to fix it for the people.”
Host Josh: Praises Spencer for “taking all of this goodwill that transpired from this tragic event and tries to inspire some real change.”

Lighthearted End Segments

Moron Mail & Social Gripes: Hosts riff about restaurant etiquette, seeing neighbors naked in the hallway, kids’ behavioral issues, and parenting pet peeves (61:24–71:52).
- Particularly strong takes about bringing outside snacks to restaurants and children’s playdate illness disclosures.

Conclusion

This episode distinguishes itself by combining insider political outrage, authentic personal trauma, and witty banter. Spencer Pratt’s quest to become LA’s mayor is rooted in lived experience and frustration with city failure. His populist, transparency-first campaign—rich with outlandish LA absurdity—gets a thorough, grilling but warm examination by Josh and Ben, making the episode both informative and highly entertaining.

If you care about local politics, urban reform, or simply want to hear a reality star’s transformation into a passionate city advocate, this episode is can’t-miss listening.

Remember:

LA’s Mayoral Primary: June 2, 2026
Vote early, as “This is not Democrat, Republican. It’s Save LA is my party.”—Spencer Pratt (59:05)

Good Guys Podcast: "Spencer Pratt for LA MAYOR"

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Personal Embarrassments & Icebreakers (00:00–03:00)

The hosts start with banter over recent embarrassing moments, joke about falling and injuring themselves, and set a playful tone.
Quote: “I'm a walking embarrassment, Ben. There's very little I can do about it.” – Josh (00:55)

Introduction of Spencer Pratt’s Candidacy (03:00–04:30)

They hype up their guest, Spencer Pratt, noting his evolution from reality TV personality to serious mayoral contender.
Pratt is presented as a grassroots solution to LA’s corruption, especially praised for adding “pet-friendly” policies to his platform.
Quote: “He just wants everything that you want Los Angeles...safe, clean streets, less corruption, accountability, dogs.” – Ben (02:25)

Weird News & Fast Food Rants (04:30–08:00)

The team riff on the rising cost of fast food and mourn the Big Mac combo’s price hitting $18.
Extended detour into the cultural importance of dipping sauces and the regional differences between "duck sauce" and "sweet and sour."
Quote: “What’d I do for nuggets? Even though four piece, child’s play.” – Ben (05:07)

Advancements in Pharmaceuticals & Gender Disparity (08:03–09:31)

Brief discussion about “female Viagra” (Addyi) and its finally making it to the market, contrasting with decades of male options.
Light, tongue-in-cheek exploration of whether men and women could swap meds.

Spencer Pratt Joins: The Campaign, The Tragedy, The Mission (12:53–19:00)

Pratt’s Motivation & The Palisades Fires (13:53–16:44)

Pratt details how city negligence directly led to his house, his parents’ house, and many neighbors' homes burning down; 12 people perished.
Shares outrage at lack of emergency response, negligent water management, and political evasion of responsibility.
Quote: “Unlike just complaining…this has an actual future, which is so empowering.” – Spencer (13:53)
Quote: “I personally would like my children to be able to grow up in LA that I grew up in—a beautiful LA that had hope and dreams.” – Spencer (14:29)

Animal Welfare: The Crisis for LA’s Dogs (16:44–18:10)

Pratt criticizes LA for its inability to crack down on dog abuse, negligence in shelters, and wasteful budget allocations to NGOs instead of direct animal services.
Quote: “How many dogs are being killed a day in Los Angeles or tortured on the streets of downtown LA? It's truly diabolical.” – Spencer (16:44)

The Power of Going Public & Accountability (18:10–21:03)

Spencer discusses his instinct to document the fire in real-time via social media, “not thinking, oh, this is going to be the end of my life.”
Details bureaucratic failures: empty water reservoir, no fire trucks available, abysmal 911 response.
Quote: “They would have just let my dad burn alive.” – Spencer (19:45)

Corruption, Insurance, and Political Rot (21:41–32:00)

Powerful history lesson on CA wildfire risk exacerbated by state refusal to clear brush for endangered plants (“milk vetch”), insurance companies fleeing the market, and the failure of city leadership to address causes or aftermath.
Outlines plan to restore and expand firefighting resources, break up the “homeless industrial complex,” and end unchecked encampments.
Quote: “The first week as mayor, the IRS is coming in and we’re going to put cases on every single one of these NGOs.” – Spencer (15:19)
Quote: “You're not allowed to break the law on the streets anymore. No more encampments.” – Spencer (28:26)

Homelessness, Corruption (32:02–35:00)

Hosts rail against exorbitant costs for homeless shelter beds ($750k/bed in Venice), calling out city contractors and developers for profiteering.
Pratt promises full auditing/transparency for every city dollar.
Quote: “Every taxpayer dollar, we're gonna have full accountability… We're gonna know where every dime goes—even toilet paper usage.” – Spencer (33:20)

Soft Power of the LA Mayor & Day-One Promises (46:28–49:08)

Spencer candid about mayoral “soft power”—pledges to decentralize power, empower LAPD and LAFD to do their jobs without political meddling.
Quote: “I'm actually gonna take some of the mayor's power and give it back to LAPD, give it back to the fire department.” – Spencer (48:19)
On debate prep: describes his 8-year-old son pretending to be Karen Bass “standing in a trash can while doing [debate practice].” (51:47)

Campaign Tactics, Debates & the Road Ahead (49:35–52:43)

Upcoming debate with incumbent Mayor Bass scheduled for May 5th on NBC.
Pratt polling at #2, believes undecided voters are his.
Election is June 2nd; if winning 51% or more, the mayoral race ends. Otherwise, top two advance to November.

Safety, Antisemitism, and the Hummingbird Logo (52:54–54:10)

Addresses Jewish voters’ concerns over rising local antisemitism.
Quote: “You will feel safe in L.A. when I’m mayor. It doesn’t matter what your religion is.” – Spencer (53:10)
Branding: Hummingbird as official campaign logo—symbolizing resilience and uniqueness for LA (“People were small, but we're mighty.”) (54:03–54:13)

Pratt’s Motivation, Tragedy, and Vision (55:32–56:54)

Emotional recap: Pratt shares his determination is deeply personal, driven by losing his home and his parents’ home, and frustrations over failed city response.
Quote: “I'm doing this because I lived city failure, and I don't want anyone to go through what my friends and family went through...” – Spencer (55:32)
Quote: “I want to go back to feeding hummingbirds and being with my family. But first, side quest mission: save LA.” – Spencer (56:41)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Leadership vs. Complaining: “Ben and I are built for complaining. And you, my friend, you're leveling up.” – Josh (14:12)
On Mayoral Power Structures: “The mayor can't do LAUSD... the LA mayor is technically soft power.” – Spencer (47:04)
On Animal Welfare: “Not to mention, I'm going to save all the dogs...” – Spencer (16:18)
On Bureaucratic Failure: “It takes ten years in Los Angeles to repair a sidewalk. 10 years!” – Spencer (34:14)
On Why He’s Running: “If God wanted somebody to really come in and make real change in Los Angeles, he burned Spencer Pratt's house down.” – Spencer (55:32)
On Transparency: “We’re gonna know how much toilet paper they use. And we’re gonna look—wow, that's above average. That's how detailed we're going to be.” – Spencer (33:20)
On Debate Practice: “I've been having my 8-year-old son... play Basura. He stands in a trash can while doing it.” – Spencer (51:47)
On What Unites Voters: “This is not Democrat, Republican. It’s Save LA is my party.” – Spencer (59:05)

Segment Timestamps

00:00–03:00: Opening banter, embarrassing stories
03:00–04:30: Introduction to Spencer’s mayoral run
04:30–08:00: Rising fast food prices, “weird news”
08:03–09:31: Female Viagra & gender disparity
12:53–19:00: Spencer’s campaign begins, fire tragedy story
19:03–25:50: Emergency response failures, public safety
26:11–32:00: Corruption, insurance, wildfires, NGOs, homelessness
32:02–35:00: Homeless shelter profiteering, accountability pledges
35:23–38:26: Bass’ history, campaign style, and debates
46:28–49:08: Mayoral soft power, police & fire dept reforms
49:35–56:54: Debates, polling, community outreach, Pratt’s personal journey
59:05–: Voting/campaign logistics

Final Reflections (60:01–62:00)

Host Ben: “If I could vote in the local Los Angeles election, I would vote for Spencer Pratt…Regular guy who is fucked by the city that he loves. And so he wants to fix it for the people.”
Host Josh: Praises Spencer for “taking all of this goodwill that transpired from this tragic event and tries to inspire some real change.”

Lighthearted End Segments

Moron Mail & Social Gripes: Hosts riff about restaurant etiquette, seeing neighbors naked in the hallway, kids’ behavioral issues, and parenting pet peeves (61:24–71:52).
- Particularly strong takes about bringing outside snacks to restaurants and children’s playdate illness disclosures.

Conclusion

If you care about local politics, urban reform, or simply want to hear a reality star’s transformation into a passionate city advocate, this episode is can’t-miss listening.

Remember:

LA’s Mayoral Primary: June 2, 2026
Vote early, as “This is not Democrat, Republican. It’s Save LA is my party.”—Spencer Pratt (59:05)

Spencer Pratt for LA MAYOR

Summary

Good Guys Podcast: "Spencer Pratt for LA MAYOR"

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Personal Embarrassments & Icebreakers (00:00–03:00)

Introduction of Spencer Pratt’s Candidacy (03:00–04:30)

Weird News & Fast Food Rants (04:30–08:00)

Advancements in Pharmaceuticals & Gender Disparity (08:03–09:31)

Spencer Pratt Joins: The Campaign, The Tragedy, The Mission (12:53–19:00)

Pratt’s Motivation & The Palisades Fires (13:53–16:44)

Animal Welfare: The Crisis for LA’s Dogs (16:44–18:10)

The Power of Going Public & Accountability (18:10–21:03)

Corruption, Insurance, and Political Rot (21:41–32:00)

Homelessness, Corruption (32:02–35:00)

Soft Power of the LA Mayor & Day-One Promises (46:28–49:08)

Campaign Tactics, Debates & the Road Ahead (49:35–52:43)

Safety, Antisemitism, and the Hummingbird Logo (52:54–54:10)

Pratt’s Motivation, Tragedy, and Vision (55:32–56:54)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Segment Timestamps

Final Reflections (60:01–62:00)

Lighthearted End Segments

Conclusion

Summary

Good Guys Podcast: "Spencer Pratt for LA MAYOR"

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Personal Embarrassments & Icebreakers (00:00–03:00)

Introduction of Spencer Pratt’s Candidacy (03:00–04:30)

Weird News & Fast Food Rants (04:30–08:00)

Advancements in Pharmaceuticals & Gender Disparity (08:03–09:31)

Spencer Pratt Joins: The Campaign, The Tragedy, The Mission (12:53–19:00)

Pratt’s Motivation & The Palisades Fires (13:53–16:44)

Animal Welfare: The Crisis for LA’s Dogs (16:44–18:10)

The Power of Going Public & Accountability (18:10–21:03)

Corruption, Insurance, and Political Rot (21:41–32:00)

Homelessness, Corruption (32:02–35:00)

Soft Power of the LA Mayor & Day-One Promises (46:28–49:08)

Campaign Tactics, Debates & the Road Ahead (49:35–52:43)

Safety, Antisemitism, and the Hummingbird Logo (52:54–54:10)

Pratt’s Motivation, Tragedy, and Vision (55:32–56:54)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Segment Timestamps

Final Reflections (60:01–62:00)

Lighthearted End Segments

Conclusion