Good Guys — "Chiropractor Rage Bait?!"

Hosted by Josh Peck & Ben Soffer
Release Date: September 18, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of “Good Guys” with Josh Peck and Ben Soffer is a lively, joke-packed conversation that bounces between wellness trends (from non-alcoholic beers to physical therapy), riffing on doctors who aren’t doctors, rage-bait aimed at chiropractors, and some surprisingly heartfelt takes on relationships and commitment. The hosts mix personal stories with irreverent commentary, making room for playful tangents on everything from Lady Gaga’s concert antics to the perils of adult summer camp. The tone is light and often tongue-in-cheek, but the duo also tackles real listener dilemmas about infidelity and friendship.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Functional Beverages & the Rise of Non-Alcoholic Fun

• Protein Snacks & Caution: Josh tells a story about eating a protein Rice Krispy treat that tasted suspiciously like weed, sparking a conversation about the prevalence of "functional" foods and drinks and dangers of accidentally consuming something intoxicating.

  “I feel like this protein Rice Krispies I just ate tasted like weed.” — Josh [00:26]

• Non-Alcoholic Beer Trends: Both hosts discuss experimenting with non-alcoholic beers, with Josh praising Asahi’s zero-calorie version and Ben contemplating launching a non-alcoholic flavor for his brand.

  "I have been mulling over like a Spritz Society non-alk flavor." — Ben [02:13]

Soda Talk & Jewish Soft Drink Heritage

• Ben shares his first experience with Diet Dr. Pepper and elevates it above Diet Coke standards, leading to a riff on doctor-themed soda names.

  “You fuck this soda, Josh. This medically created pharmaceutical Dr. Pepper is unbelievable.” — Ben [03:02]

• Josh brings up Dr. Brown’s Black Cherry soda as a Jewish cultural staple.

Doctor Parodies & Physical Therapy Appreciation

• On Doctors Who Aren’t Doctors: The hosts riff about brands using “doctor” in their names (Dr. Scholl’s, Dr. Pepper), with a nod to a Mitch Hedberg joke.
• Physical Therapy Journeys:
  • Ben shares his transformative first session at a boutique physical therapy office, encouraged by a fitness instructor friend and motivated by limited shoulder mobility.

    “I was standing up so straight...have I always been a hunchback?” — Ben [04:55]

  • Josh relays his own PT experience, appreciating the professionalism and the unique setting inside an ice rink.

    “The office I go to is in an ice rink. Hear me out…when I leave, I get that smell of ice and the Mighty Ducks.” — Josh [05:43]

Chiropractor Rage Bait & Skepticism

• Ben playfully insults chiropractors before backtracking, clarifying respect for "legit" practitioners while railing against those who portray themselves as neurologists.

  “I could have gone to a chiropractor, but they are fake losers. Chiropractor community – fuck you.” — Ben [08:11] “I just don't like it when the small percentage of chiropractors represent themselves falsely as functional neurologists…and act like they know more than they do.” — Josh [08:23]

Supplements vs. Pharmaceuticals: Dr. Mike’s Perspective

• Discussion of Dr. Mike’s YouTube content, especially on the supplement industry’s lack of oversight.

  “Supplements is a trillion dollar industry. They’re pushing profit as much as any other major company…all you have to prove is it won’t kill you.” — Josh [18:07]

• Ben shares his supplement routine (especially turmeric), describing personal benefits while acknowledging possible placebo effects.

  “I do think that [turmeric] had a direct effect on my nasal health, which has plagued me basically my whole life.” — Ben [21:48]

• Conversational detour into how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic change food preferences, and speculation about behavioral side-effects.

Parent Adventures & Traveling Transformations

• Ben’s parents’ Galapagos adventure becomes a vivid story, with playful speculation about senior swinger trips and commentary on travelers who claim to “find themselves” in exotic locations.

  “No, Eva and Bruce having the best time is the cutesy culmination of a lifetime. It makes me so happy. What I hate are people our age and younger who go on a trip like that and have their life changed…Save it. I can go to Bali, too.” — Josh [28:03]

• The hosts joke about the “transformation tourism” trope, expressing more appreciation for people who “find themselves” on less glamorous trips.

Listener Advice Segment: Cheating, Loyalty, and Friendship Dilemmas

• Two listener Speakpipe questions tackle discovering infidelity in a close friend’s engagement and how to navigate involvement.
  • Consensus: It’s not your responsibility if your friend knows about the cheating and chooses to go forward; if they don't know, you must tell them.

    “She knows. There’s nothing more you can do. Butt out. This is not your problem anymore.” — Ben [37:16]

• Extended reflection on why people stay in relationships after cheating, including pressure to not “waste” invested time, and the reality that couples can sometimes recover and become happier.

  “Because if it ends, she loses. I bet you that's how she thinks of it. It's like not only did he cheat, but then I also lost him and all this time.” — Josh [41:52]

Memorable Side Rants

• Lady Gaga Concert Woes: Ben’s “What Are You Nuts?” gripe targets the pop star’s endless song repeats while recording for TV, inconveniencing fans who arrived on time.

  “My wuddy 'n' utz is…she has no opener. Can you imagine the poor people that got there at 7:30, waited for her…listened to Abracadabra four times, only to have her then start her show at 9:30?” — Ben [47:07]

• Adult Summer Camp: Josh and Ben lightly roast the idea of adults reliving youth through "summer camps," though Olivia’s recap wins them over when she details sauna, pickleball, and cold plunges.

  “Everyone needs to grow up. My Woody Nuts is trying to recapture your youth. I didn’t even get a youth and I don’t want it back, okay?” — Josh [48:29]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Soda:
  “I have my PhD in soda.” — Josh [02:57]
• Chiropractor Zinger:
  “Chiropractor community—fuck you. No, I’m just kidding.” — Ben [08:13]
• On Supplements:
  “All you have to prove is it won't kill you. It doesn't have to prove that it's effective.” — Josh [18:07]
• On Infidelity and Staying Together:
  “If it ends, she loses…they’re very married, they have very many kids and they are very, very much together and happier than ever. And they moved on from this blemish.” — Josh [41:52]
• Gaga Gripe:
  “She was recording for the VMAs. This took 45 minutes…Can you imagine … waited for her to come on till 8:40, listened to Abracadabra four times only to have her then start her show at 9:30? I would kill myself. What are you nuts?” — Ben [47:09]
• Turtle Life Philosophy:
  “I just want to be in my shell. I don’t need the world. I just want to live long and be left alone.” — Josh [27:09]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Non-Alcoholic Beer & Functional Drinks: [01:19-02:36]
• Diet Dr. Pepper Revelation: [02:39-03:31]
• Physical Therapy Deep Dive: [04:47-08:45]
• Chiropractor Rage-Bait: [08:11-08:45]
• Dr. Mike, Supplements & Skepticism: [16:16-22:28]
• Weight Loss Medication & Food Preferences: [22:28-23:42]
• Galapagos Adventure & "Transformation" Trips: [25:04-29:41]
• Listener Cheating Dilemmas: [36:08-42:30]
• Lady Gaga Concert Gripe: [46:00-47:46]
• Adult Summer Camp Roast: [48:26-49:21]

Episode Tone & Style

Irreverent, quick-witted, packed with friendly jabs, and always looping back to wry existential observations. Both hosts mix old-school Jewish humor with modern skepticism of wellness trends. The show relies heavily on vivid storytelling, callbacks, and shared cultural references, providing an equal mix of laughs and curious wisdom for fans and newcomers.