Podcast Summary: Good Guys – "Josh Was in a Police Chase?!"
Podcast: Good Guys
Hosts: Josh Peck & Ben Soffer
Episode Date: September 15, 2025
Network: Dear Media
Episode Overview
In this lively and comedic episode, Josh Peck and Ben Soffer, aka The Good Guys, deliver their signature blend of pop culture banter, Jewish humor, and candid takes on modern life. The episode opens with Josh recounting his recent experience getting stuck in a freeway police chase—a story that sets the tone for an episode loaded with relatable frustrations, rapid-fire riffs about Yiddish culture, family life, relationship challenges, and listener Q&A. Along the way, the hosts serve up plenty of memorable one-liners and funny anecdotes while also delving into more meaningful conversations about love, parenting, and personal growth.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Josh’s Police Chase “Adventure” and Road Rage
[00:43–02:38]
- Josh is late due to a police chase on the freeway, sending Ben video messages as evidence.
- The audio captures his frazzled response as helicopters circle and the freeway is completely shut down.
- Josh: “Someone better have committed a massive crime. Why is the popo here? Why the ghetto bird up in the sky?” [01:28]
2. US Open, Traffic Gripes, and Rachmanis
[02:46–05:02]
- Ben and Josh share an amusing tale of leaving the US Open early to beat traffic, only to get stuck anyway.
- Ben: “Can people stop getting into accidents?… You know how inconvenient it is that you probably died? Can you please…have a little Rachmanis?” [03:00]
- They riff on the meaning and use of the Yiddish term “Rachmanis”—exploring its nuances with Josh’s wife growing up Irish Catholic and her reaction to Yiddish expressions.
3. Celebrating and Exploring Yiddish in English
[05:18–10:32]
- Spirited rundown of Yiddish words now mainstream in American English (e.g., schmuck, putz, klutz, schlep, mensch, kvetch).
- Debate over what’s “real Yiddish” and playful ChatGPT banter.
- Ben: “If somebody comes up to you, they say, ‘Hey, fuck you, guy.’ You say, ‘GE kakanachanyan.’ You go shit in the ocean, motherfucker.” [06:06]
- Lighthearted push for everyone to embrace Yiddish (“not trying to gatekeep it”), discussing favorites like shmear, yenta, meshuggana, chutzpah.
4. Temporary Studio Setup, Visual Upgrades, and Katy Perry’s Powder Room
[15:25–18:01]
- The hosts comment on the temporary studio's look and joke about video quality.
- Humorous detour about whether “Katy Perry’s powder room” is a euphemism, leading to a racy riff about masculine tropes and "going down on someone."
- Josh: “I don’t go down on people. It’s nuts.” [18:10]
- Discussion about cultural perceptions of masculinity and relationships.
5. Labor Day Parenting: The Instagram Myth of Fun
[19:47–20:12]
- Josh describes the stress of big holidays as a parent (“the bigger the national holiday, the worse time you have.”)
- Both hosts call out the inauthenticity of Instagram “parenting fun.”
6. Grilling, House Amenities, and Having a Guy
[20:15–22:10]
- The rare utility of building and house amenities: do people actually use their pools, saunas, etc.?
- “It’s a shunda, because the moment something breaks, you gotta have a guy.” [21:38]
- Ben’s “Little Mermaid” lyric flex leads to talk about Tony box kids' toys—modern parenting tech.
7. Parenting Products and Personal Health Woes
[23:54–26:28]
- Josh wonders if he has lice or just an itchy scalp—detailed back-and-forth about possible causes, including sunburn, dandruff, and too much turmeric supplement.
- “Maybe you don’t have parmesan coming down from my follicles, dog.” — Josh [24:39]
- Supplement complaints: Ben laments turmeric without black pepper as “false advertising.”
8. Relationship Trends: “Date Them Till You Hate Them”
[31:26–38:59]
- The viral “date them till you hate them” breakup trend—should couples ride out discomfort until it’s clearly over?
- Ben opposes quiet quitting in work, but thinks relationships sometimes need time to prove themselves.
- Discussion extends into long marriages, evolving together, and the distinction between loving versus liking a partner.
- Participation from Olivia, their engineer, sharing personal anecdotes.
9. Marital Dynamics and the “Ick”
[40:45–42:43]
- They talk about moments in marriage when you may not like but always love your spouse.
- Josh: “Am I giving you the ick right now?” [40:45]
- Ben shares a funny anecdote about Claudia calling him out for bad breath at the US Open.
10. US Open Sponsorship Humblebrags and Sports Branding
[43:13–47:23]
- Ben details how their brand sponsored unranked doubles players at the US Open, who then made a surprise run.
- Entertaining critique of sports branding and the oddity of advertising patches on pro jerseys.
- Brief, nostalgic phone banter (Motorola Razr, athlete sponsorship influence).
11. SpeakPipe Q&A: Wedding Food Fiascos and Family Drama
[47:42–54:02]
- Caller Q1: Is serving ice cream instead of hors d’oeuvres at a hot Texas wedding ok?
- Ben: “You’re going to ruin everybody’s appetite…what if people are lactose intolerant?…This is a terrible idea.” [48:32]
- Caller Q2: Mother-in-law asks, “Does obesity run in your family?”
- Ben: “Not nice to go to a big fat fatty and say, ‘Hey, does big fat fatty run in your family?’” [52:29]
- Both hosts riff on family genetics, body types, and loving their own “fatty” attributes.
12. Physical Therapy, Parenting, and What Are You Nuts?
[53:19–55:35]
- Updates on host health: PT for mobility, TMJ, and neck/shoulder pain.
- Josh’s “What Are You Nuts?”: Annoyance at people linking birthdays.
- “Birthdays are stupid. Everyone anything that everyone has. Not cool. Not cool. What are you, nuts?” [55:31]
- Ben’s “What Are You Nuts?”: The strange persistence and branding of the “wife beater” tank top.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “Someone better have committed a massive crime. Why is the popo here? Why the ghetto bird up in the sky?” — Josh [01:28]
- “If somebody comes up to you, they say, ‘Hey, fuck you, guy.’ You say, ‘GE kakanachanyan.’ You go shit in the ocean, motherfucker.” — Ben [06:06]
- “The bigger the national holiday, the worse time you have. I love it.” — Ben [19:49]
- “It’s a shunda, because the moment something breaks, you gotta have a guy.” — Josh [21:38]
- “Maybe you don’t have parmesan coming down from my follicles, dog.” — Josh [24:39]
- “Am I giving you the ick right now?” — Josh [40:45]
- "You're going to ruin everybody's appetite giving them ice cream before they go to dinner...This is lunacy." — Ben [48:32]
- “Not nice to go to a big fat fatty and say, ‘Hey, does big fat fatty run in your family?’” — Ben [52:29]
- “Birthdays are stupid. Everyone anything that everyone has. Not cool. Not cool. What are you, nuts?” — Josh [55:31]
Important Segment Timestamps
- 00:43 – Josh’s police chase story
- 03:24 – What is “Rachmanis”?
- 05:18–10:32 – Mainstream Yiddish words and ChatGPT banter
- 19:47 – Parenting holiday honesty
- 23:54–26:28 – Lice, itchy scalps, and supplement talk
- 31:26 – “Date Them Till You Hate Them” trend
- 40:45 – Marital “ick” moments
- 47:42 – SpeakPipe: Wedding ice cream
- 51:05 – SpeakPipe: “Obesity run in your family?”
- 53:19 – Physical therapy talk
- 55:31 – “What Are You Nuts?” segment
Tone and Personality
- Fast-paced, irreverent, and full of good-natured ribbing.
- Equal parts pop culture, Jewish in-jokes, and personal vulnerability.
- Willingness to veer between racy humor and meaningful relationship observations.
- Banter with production staff (Olivia) keeps the vibe friendly and inclusive.
Bottom Line
This episode is classic Good Guys—balancing relatable anxiety and everyday gripes with clever humor and surprising emotional depth. You’ll laugh about road rage, learn some new Yiddish, and possibly rethink your next wedding menu. Above all, it’s a reminder to not take life (or family genetics) too seriously—unless, apparently, you’re serving ice cream at a Texas wedding. Then, what are you, nuts?