Good Guys Podcast
Episode: Bad Bunny, Botox, and Stolen Hokas with Katherine Blanford
Host: Josh Peck & Ben Soffer
Date: February 12, 2026
Guest: Comedian Katherine Blanford
Episode Overview
This episode of Good Guys brings comedian Katherine Blanford into the fold for a hilariously candid discussion covering everything from hair extensions, aging like celebrities, Super Bowl halftime performances, cosmetic surgery, lottery scams, and the indignities of package theft (including her stolen Hokas). The conversation is peppered with witty banter, pop culture asides, and relatable gripes about everyday absurdities.
Major Discussion Points & Highlights
1. Celebrity Hairstyles & Notions of Age (00:26–05:10)
- Comedian vs. Comedienne: Josh playfully resists the word “comedienne,” introducing Katherine as just a “comedian”.
- Hair Extensions Confessions: Katherine shares her evolving act and the woes of visible extension tracks. She explains her methods—clip-ins versus sewn-in, leading to jokes about the possibility of the hosts getting “matching rat tails.”
- Theo Von & Guy Fieri as Iconic Looks: Banter about Theo Von’s “ageless” mullet and Guy Fieri’s refusal to give up frosted tips.
- “He gives us courage to be who we are no matter what society says we should be doing.” — Katherine (04:06)
- Super Bowl Commercials & Celebrity Aging: Guy Fieri’s Super Bowl ad is dissected, as is Ricky Martin’s age-defying appearance.
2. Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance & Global Vibes (05:17–11:35)
- Bad Bunny’s Allure and Performance: Guest and hosts rave about Bad Bunny’s performance and discuss its cultural references (cane sugar, Puerto Rico, and extras dressed as plants/crops on stage).
- Universal Appeal Despite Language Barriers:
- “It’s all just a vibe. Unless you’re a diehard fan, you don’t know what they’re saying.” — Ben (08:54)
- The Artistry of the Show: Josh admits he was wrong to initially doubt Bad Bunny’s mass appeal.
- Vibe > Lyrics: The group compares Bad Bunny’s resonance to artists like Tyler, The Creator and Gypsy Kings:
- “I don’t hear understand a thing he’s saying, but the whole time, his foot’s like this…” — Katherine (09:53)
3. Unpacking the Lottery and MrBeast’s Super Bowl Ad (18:34–24:59)
- MrBeast & The Salesforce Ad: Discussion about marketing returns from giveaways and skepticism about the value of email leads collected via million-dollar contests.
- Fun Dive into Lottery Economics & Taxes:
- “Do you take the lump sum or do you take the yearly installments? ... 90% of the people that play the lotto, they pet cats too hard—you know, they’re weird, right?” — Josh (21:22)
- The Real Winners: IRS & The State/The House Always Wins:
- “The IRS is making this money off all these prizes every single time.” — Katherine (23:00)
- “The lottery is insane. They can’t lose.” — Katherine (23:34)
4. Beauty Routines: Extensions, Botox & Facelifts (25:04–34:00)
- Josh Discovers Extensions: Hilarious recollections of accidentally discovering someone’s sewn-in extensions.
- The Hair Trade: Katherine reflects on the ethics and spiritual context of “temple hair” sourced for extensions.
- Cosmetic Work as Empowerment: The group discusses Botox, facelifts, and attitudes toward aging and plastic surgery:
- “What fun... If you want to, you can change up your look. We live in 2026 and if you want to change up you can.” — Katherine (32:47)
- Kathy Griffin’s approach to cosmetic surgery is praised—“Go to Kris Jenner’s last guy!”
5. The Absurdity of Ransom & Elder Scams (36:12–44:24)
- Savannah Guthrie’s Mother's Kidnapping: Disbelieving tone about ransom notes, how “old school” it all feels, and serious digression into the risks of AI in enabling scams, especially elder fraud.
- “It feels old school, but... elder fraud is such a thing and with AI it’s only getting worse.” — Ben (38:48)
- The Vulnerability of the Elderly: Warnings and laughs about how easily scammers can exploit tech-averse grandparents and the dangers of FaceTime and selfies for older generations.
6. TV, Fandom, and Reality Casting (44:24–47:31)
- Traders Casting Story: Katherine hilariously recounts being approached to apply for “Traders,” only to discover it’s for “absolute loser nobodies.”
- Peacock’s Crossover Marketing Geniuses: Ben points out the strategic casting of Olympic figure skaters on Traders to boost the Peacock platform during the Olympics.
7. Audience Q&A: “Heated Rivalry” and Cultural Blindspots (50:33–56:42)
- Moron Mail: What is ‘Heated Rivalry’?: The hosts and Katherine puzzle over a listener question about the show “Heated Rivalry,” leading to a riff about how some cultural phenomena can pass you by—even for plugged-in hosts.
- “Is this my Bombolayo moment?” — Ben (51:19)
8. Sex and Transactional Culture (56:42–57:00)
- Observations on Gay Dating Culture: Katherine admires the transactional, unattached nature of hookups in some gay male circles, comparing it humorously to ordering a coffee before a show:
- “It's like going to get a grande coconut latte at Starbucks.” — Katherine (56:47)
9. What Are You Nuts? Segment – Weekly Gripes (57:01–63:11)
- Ben: The gross finger-licking necessity of opening poop bags while walking the dog (57:01).
- Josh: Annoyance at constant “strep” or “lice alert” emails from his kid’s school – “What are you nuts? Don’t tell me, there’s nothing I can do.” (59:04)
- Katherine: Personal story of her stolen Hokas and liquid death drinks, later spotted as trophies on a local character in her neighborhood (“He was sitting on top of it like a throne, kicking his—my—Hokas.” – 61:26)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On True Style Confidence:
“He gives us courage to be who we are, no matter what society says we should be doing.” – Katherine, on Guy Fieri (04:06) - On Vibes Over Lyrics:
“It’s all just a vibe... you have to listen to a song like 15 times before you know what they’re saying.” – Ben (08:54) - On The Real Winners of the Lottery:
“You know who really won? The IRS.” – Ben (22:47) - On Cosmetic Work:
“We live in 2026 and if you want to change up you can.” – Katherine (32:47) - On Extension Ethics:
“I've been told this is ethical hair... women in India, they grow their hair out and sell it, then donate the money to their temple.” – Katherine (28:15) - On Shopping for a Surgeon:
“Go to Kris Jenner's last guy.” – Kathy Griffin strategy, recounted by Josh (31:05) - On Getting Approached for Reality TV:
“For absolute loser nobodies, think you’d be great!” — Katherine, reading the “Traders” application (45:01) - On Stolen Hokas:
“He was sitting on top of it like a throne, kicking his—my—Hokas.” – Katherine (61:26)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:26–05:10 – Celebrity hair & extensions
- 05:17–11:35 – Super Bowl, Bad Bunny, and cultural performances
- 18:34–24:59 – Lottery, MrBeast’s ad, and IRS windfalls
- 25:04–34:00 – Beauty standards, hair, and facelifts
- 36:12–44:24 – Ransom stories and elderly fraud
- 44:24–47:31 – Reality casting and TV business
- 50:33–56:42 – Q&A on “Heated Rivalry” and cultural gaps
- 57:01–63:11 – “What Are You Nuts?” segment & package theft saga
Tone and Style
The vibe is spontaneous, conversational, comedic, and intermittently self-deprecating. The hosts and Katherine bounce swiftly between playful digs, sincere admiration (“you're a wonderful looking human...is the hair for you or for the world?”), and storytelling. They riff effortlessly on the news of the week while keeping a pulse on cultural ceremonies (from Super Bowl to school lice outbreaks) and modern anxieties.
Final Takeaways
This episode delivers the trademark Good Guys blend of cultural commentary, real-life woes, and millennial comic stylings. Katherine Blanford shines as a guest with self-aware humor and relatable stories about odd encounters, beauty routines, and life’s daily injustices. Through it all, the episode brings plenty of laughs, a few accidental lessons in economics (and hair care), and a gentle reminder to maybe take FaceTime away from your grandparents.
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