Podcast Summary: Good Guys – "New Year, New Guys" (Jan 1, 2026)
Overview
In this brief New Year's “bonus” episode, hosts Josh Peck (actor, writer) and Ben Soffer (entrepreneur, social media icon) ring in 2026 with humor, gratitude, and good-natured banter. They thank listeners for a great 2025, tease updates for the podcast in the coming year (including a promise to be more topical and timely), read out a reviewer’s comment, and crack jokes about Nashville, their podcasting habits, and post-New Year recovery.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. New Year Greetings and Reflections
- The episode opens with celebratory energy, both hosts swapping good wishes for the year to come.
- Quote (Josh, 00:33): “Happy New Year. New Year. New us. Same us. Same you but new Josh. New but the same God. Isn’t it fantastic to be back?”
- The duo expresses gratitude for their audience and optimism for 2026.
2. Not a Full Episode—Just a Bonus Check-in
- Ben clarifies the format: this is a bite-sized bonus to mark the New Year, not a standard full-length episode.
- Quote (Ben, 01:13): “The truth is, this is not gonna be a full length episode. This is a little taste, it’s a little bonus to say, listen, we’re starting the new year right with the good guys.”
- Both hosts joke about not working on New Year’s Day, leaning into their laid-back tone.
3. Commitment to Topical Episodes
- Responding to listener feedback, Josh and Ben pledge to keep the show more relevant and “in the moment” moving forward.
- They humorously admit to previous misses, such as covering holidays weeks late.
- Quote (Co-host, 01:38): “So this year we are going to be topical. You are going to hear from us in the moment. Not in the moment, but as close to the moment as we can possibly get with production.”
- Quote (Ben, 02:06): “We will record week of, same air, week of.”
- Expect holiday chatter to match the calendar in 2026.
4. Audience Love & Review Highlight
- Ben reads a standout 5-star review, keeping the community engaged and celebrating their listeners.
- Quote (Ben, 02:20): “This one is from my Faves Forever. This is from bartender underscore EV3. My new toxic trait is saying brevity is key. Whenever anyone wants to tell me something, please go on tour and come to Nashville. Bartender, we’re never coming to Nashville. But we love you.”
- They riff on never visiting Nashville, playfully stretching out the joke together.
5. Ending on Their Signature Note
- The hosts urge listeners to rate the show 5 stars across platforms, keeping with their running “what are you, nuts?” catchphrase.
- Quote (Co-host, 03:05): “Otherwise, what are you, nuts? Listen to us wherever you get your podcasts. Watch us on YouTube, share our clips Instagram and TikTok Mondays and Thursdays 2026. See you next time.”
- A playful outro with a sing-song of “Many Men.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “Make it your weekly routine. It’s the good guys. And if you don’t give us five stars, what are you nuts?” – Josh, opening jingle (00:04)
- “You think we’re working on New Year’s Day? No, we’re not. So enjoy it. Enjoy your New Year.” – Co-host, 01:38
- “You got good wings.” – Ben, riffing on Nashville (02:55)
- “The dream is dead. Oh, I’m so in starving. Let’s go get some food.” – Co-host, 02:56
Important Timestamps
- 00:33 – Hosts exchange New Year greetings
- 01:13 – Ben explains the bonus episode format
- 01:38-02:12 – Commitment to more timely, topical content
- 02:20 – Listener review segment and Nashville joke
- 03:05 – “What are you, nuts?” catchphrase and show wrap
- 03:18 – Signature singing, outro
Tone & Style
The episode is breezy, lighthearted, and self-aware, with the hosts riffing on each other and playfully engaging with their fan base. As always, their exchanges are marked by good-natured Jewish humor and a healthy dose of self-deprecation—a hallmark of the “Good Guys” podcast dynamic.
For listeners: This bonus episode sets a fun, optimistic tone for the year ahead and teases improvements in show format, promising more timely and engaging content in 2026.