Podcast Summary: Good Guys – Episode: "Live From New York... It's Thursday Morning!"
Release Date: March 13, 2025
Hosts: Josh Peck and Ben Soffer
1. Welcome and Travel Tales
The episode kicks off with Josh Peck and Ben Soffer greeting listeners from New York City. They humorously navigate their in-person banter, highlighting Josh's recent trip facilitated by United Airlines' Red Eye flight.
- Josh (00:22): "What are you nuts?!"
- Ben (01:24): "I am so proud of the way I set this trip up."
Josh praises United Airlines for their Polaris first-class experience, mentioning the comfort and amenities provided.
- Josh (01:38): "This is a new era for me."
Ben and Josh joke about potential sponsorships, referencing previous airline experiences and mishaps humorously.
2. Navigating Social Media and Parenting
The hosts delve into the complexities of parenting in the age of social media, referencing the documentary "The Devil in the Family" about Ruby Frank—a YouTube family subject to extreme parental control and abuse.
- Ben (12:39): "This is a terrible story."
- Josh (15:13): "Shouldn't that enter in child labor laws? For sure."
They discuss the blurred lines between parenting and child labor, emphasizing the need for regulations in families monetizing their children's lives online.
3. Diet, Sugar, and Family Health
Josh and Ben explore the impact of diet and sugar on family health, sharing personal anecdotes about childhood diets and current efforts to manage their children's sugar intake.
- Ben (16:17): "I think sugar is the culprit."
- Josh (18:04): "But you love. You are athletic."
They discuss strategies for balancing treat foods like pizza with healthier meals, highlighting the challenges of maintaining a nutritious diet for their kids.
4. Culinary Adventures: Russian Daughters Bagels
A significant portion of the episode features Josh and Ben tasting and reviewing bagels from a New York eatery called "Russian Daughters."
- Josh (20:12): "This is a tuna salad sandwich."
- Ben (21:03): "This is delicious. The bagel isn't even toasted."
They enthusiastically praise the quality of the bagels and the flavorful additions like capers, turning their tasting session into an engaging and mouth-watering segment.
5. Sexuality Statistics and Personal Perspectives
The conversation shifts to societal trends in sexuality, referencing a 2024 Gallup poll indicating a rise in bisexual identification among American adults.
- Josh (26:13): "A 2024 Gallup poll showed that 4.4% of American adults say they are bisexual."
- Ben (27:21): "Which I find surprising."
They discuss the fluidity of sexual identity and the pressures surrounding public declarations of one's sexuality.
6. Listener Interactions: Ziti Gate and Trucking Logistics
Listeners call in with unique queries:
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Caller 1: Shares frustration over a stolen baked ziti from a school's communal fridge, sparking the term "Ziti Gate."
- Ben (43:34): "Everyone involved is nuts."
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Caller 2: Discusses issues with his fiancé's trucking company accepting excessive goods like pickles and iced tea, leading to storage problems.
- Ben (37:45): "Get a storage unit. Leave your poor wife alone."
The hosts provide humorous yet practical advice, reinforcing their "Good Guys" persona by addressing everyday dilemmas with wit and empathy.
7. Technology and Sponsorship Segment
Josh and Ben pivot to discuss the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, highlighting its "Night Video" feature and "Audio Eraser" capability, seamlessly integrating their sponsor's message into the conversation.
- Josh (24:31): "It's the ultimate AI companion."
- Ben (25:13): "You should get it."
They demonstrate the phone's features by showcasing their bagel tasting, blending product endorsement with authentic content.
8. International Listener Shoutouts and Final Banter
The hosts acknowledge international listeners, particularly from Brazil, expressing enthusiasm about their global reach.
- Ben (45:26): "Russian Daughters is so good."
- Josh (46:27): "I love Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I love Rio de Janeiro."
They conclude with humorous exchanges about everyday annoyances, like communal fridge cleanliness and the struggles of handling household tasks, reinforcing their relatable and entertaining dynamic.
Conclusion
Throughout the episode, Josh Peck and Ben Soffer balance humor, personal anecdotes, and insightful discussions on parenting, diet, technology, and societal trends. Their chemistry and candid conversations offer listeners both entertainment and thoughtful commentary, staying true to their "Good Guys" identity.
Notable Quotes with Timestamps:
- Josh (00:22): "What are you nuts?!"
- Ben (01:24): "I am so proud of the way I set this trip up."
- Josh (15:13): "Shouldn't that enter in child labor laws? For sure."
- Ben (16:17): "I think sugar is the culprit."
- Ben (21:03): "This is delicious. The bagel isn't even toasted."
- Josh (26:13): "A 2024 Gallup poll showed that 4.4% of American adults say they are bisexual."
- Ben (27:21): "Which I find surprising."
- Ben (43:34): "Everyone involved is nuts."
- Josh (24:31): "It's the ultimate AI companion."
- Ben (25:13): "You should get it."
Note: This summary focuses on the core content and key discussions of the episode, omitting advertisements, intros, and non-substantive segments to provide a comprehensive overview for those who haven't listened.