Good Guys Podcast Episode Summary
Podcast: Good Guys
Hosts: Josh Peck & Ben Soffer
Guest: Connor Wood aka Fibula
Date: October 6, 2025
Episode Title: Ryder Cup & Romance Novels with Connor Wood AKA Fibula
Episode Overview
In this lively and comedic episode, Josh Peck and Ben Soffer are joined by Connor Wood, best known as Fibula, to recount their recent Ryder Cup experiences and dive into all things golf, influencer shenanigans, romance novels, self tapes and auditioning, adulting fails, and, of course, signature “Good Guys” banter on life’s little grievances. The guys bounce between hilarious storytelling and self-aware reflections on work, reading, and the endless circle of congratulatory “Deadline” comments in entertainment. The episode is loaded with humor, genuine industry insight, and confessions of every kind.
Main Discussion Points & Highlights
1. Ryder Cup: The Reality vs. the Dream (00:29–18:16)
- Getting to the Cup: The group details the logistics of actually attending the Ryder Cup—long walks, complicated parking, and the schlep despite having VIP access.
- “Golf is made for TV, okay?...You can sit on the 18th hole…but then you’re not watching anything else!” – Connor Wood (04:02)
- VIP but Still Walking Miles: Despite being VIP guests of Celsius, even influencer status can’t save you from walking eight miles or getting gnarly blisters. (03:34)
- Gift Shop Splurging: Connor admits to dropping $1500 on Ryder Cup merch for himself and his partner, while Ben confesses to wearing matching shirts and hats with his dad like “the biggest dweebs on the planet.”
- “I spent what I would have spent on the Ryder cup ticket at the gift shop.” – Ben (05:20)
- “I bought a gorgeous windbreaker … USA on the breast … two polos, a half zip, windbreaker … two unbelievable hats, six snapbacks...” – Connor (06:06)
- Post-Event Reflections: Both agree the event is more about being able to say “I went” than about truly enjoying live golf.
- “You need those experiences … you go so you don’t have FOMO.” – Ben (17:16)
2. Incidents & Influencer Moments at Ryder Cup (07:55–10:01)
- Heather McMahon’s Chant: The guys recount how comedian Heather McMahon was reportedly the ringleader of a profane chant against Rory McIlroy—while on the job as a Ryder Cup correspondent.
- “Started the fuck you, Rory chant at the Ryder cup. While working for the Ryder Cup ... That takes some balls.” – Connor (08:13)
- Credential Mishaps: Connor shares his mortifying NBA All-Star Game credential story—learning the hard way: never post credentials online! (09:08)
- Josh’s Publicist Nemesis: Josh hilariously details his own experience getting kicked out of a brand event, despite being “adjacent to famous.” (10:25)
3. On Reading, Romance Novels & Getting Dumber (18:09–26:07)
- Feeling Dumb/Regression: Ben notes how vacation and family time reduces his adulting skills—literally becoming an “iPad baby.” (19:07)
- Struggling with Classics: Ben attempts (and fails) to tackle “Moby Dick” as part of a classics challenge.
- “I’m on page seven of ‘Moby Dick’. I’ve had to read the same page twelve times.” – Ben (20:00)
- Book Talk—Romance Novels vs. Classics:
- Discussion of “saucy” romance books vs. “Holocaust books” and poverty novels; confusion about what “Demon Copperhead” is actually about.
- “It’s literally either 3rd reicht or porn, which I think is a nice balance.” – Connor (22:01)
- “I can always tell by the cover if it’s porn—it looks like it was made on Canva, you know?” – Ben (23:16)
- Book summary tangent: Josh clarifies “Demon Copperhead” is not porn, but about poverty and foster care in Appalachia. (25:27)
4. Entertainment Industry Observations (29:46–34:39)
- The Congratulations Ritual (“Deadline culture”):
- Connor is the first to comment “Congrats!” on industry news, joking he wishes he took credit for everyone else’s announcements.
- “If I could just like Ursula my way and suck all the accomplishments from everybody, my entire feed would be Deadline, Deadline, Deadline…” – Connor (30:34)
- AI Actors: The rise of Tilly, the AI actress—causing both existential dread and jokes about sending AI to do auditions instead.
- “Who cares, let them have it. AI’s gonna win.” – Josh (32:44)
5. Self Tapes: The Hustle and Humiliation (33:48–39:41)
- Audition Reality: The crew trade acting/audition horror stories—including sending embarrassing self-tapes that somehow get shared socially. (36:42–37:59)
- Doing Self-tapes at Home:
- Josh tries to get his wife to help, often ending in hilarious arguments about who pays for what (38:28)
- “This is what I do. I ask so little. I do. I ask a lot. And her literally—Yes, you fuck…” – Josh (38:28)
6. Touring Life & Comedy (41:10–45:15)
- Touring with Jake Shane: Connor describes touring with internet star Jake Shane, doing both opening and headlining sets, and the challenge of warming up a crowd not there for you.
- “Jake’s fans are like, who is that? …I had to walk out… like, by the way, Jake is coming…” – Connor (43:03)
- Comedy Show Structure: Connor admits to once opening his own shows (without a warm-up act), realizing mid-tour that this isn’t how comedy works. (44:00)
7. Green Room Riders & Gummies (46:41–50:09)
- Comedy Rider Requests: Phone chargers, protein drinks; the importance of not eating comedy club bar food—especially when wearing white pants.
- Supplement Addiction: Ben confesses most of his vitamins are really just candy-like gummies, and could genuinely binge vitamin D like it's movie candy.
- “Half of the supplements I take are candy.” – Ben (49:20)
8. TMI & Embarrassing Stories (50:28–56:26)
- The Poop Chronicles: Ben and Connor recount several scatalogical mishaps from adolescence to adulthood, oversharing at the explicit request/objection of Josh’s mom, Barbara Peck.
- “I just completely shit my pants. We finally pull over...I just feel a huge ball of shit roll down the side of my jeans.” – Ben (51:55)
- Advice for norovirus? “Just sit in the shower.” (56:20)
Notable Quotes & Moments
- On self-worth and congratulating industry peers:
“Congrats. Congrats. I’m not tuning in.”
— Ben Safer (31:48) - On event FOMO:
“You kind of need those experiences where you go to these things and be like, ‘I went there.’”
— Ben (17:16) - On golf as a spectator sport:
“Golf is made for TV, okay? ... If I could sit on my couch and watch a TV in the ac, that’s all I need.”
— Connor (04:02) - On adult regression:
“I regress so much [with my parents] ... I’m in the back, I’m on my phone... it has regressed me about a decade.”
— Ben (19:07) - On the AI actor trend:
“Who cares? Let them have it. AI’s gonna win. Let them. Don’t resist. Be the water, not the rock.”
— Josh (32:44) - On embarrassing moments in adulthood:
“It happens as an adult. Josh, have you. You've had. Have you had. Norovirus? ... It's like a fountain.”
— Connor (55:21, 55:42)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Ryder Cup Experiences: 00:29–18:16
- Heather McMahon Ryder Cup Incident: 07:55–10:01
- Credential Mishaps & Industry Fails: 09:08–11:54
- Book Talk (Romance Novels vs. Classics): 18:09–26:07
- AI Actors in Hollywood: 31:54–33:32
- Self Tape Fails & Audition Talk: 33:48–39:41
- Touring and Stand-up Comedy: 41:10–46:41
- Supplement/Green Room Rider Comedy: 46:41–50:09
- Poop Stories & Norovirus: 50:28–56:26
- “What Are You Nuts?” Grievances: 56:28–63:09
“What Are You Nuts?” Segment – Grievances of the Week
- Josh: Middleman influencer companies not paying on time—prepping an “anti ad read” campaign if payment doesn't come through. (56:28–59:40)
- Ben: Waitress at his favorite restaurant blurring lines by sitting down to hang out at his table—feeling awkward about returning. (61:28–62:28)
- Connor: NYC traffic cops have no real authority—blames lingering traffic on their inability to write tickets. (60:01–61:22)
Closing & Plugs
- Connor (Fibula) is touring—check his Instagram for dates.
- Podcast airs Mondays and Thursdays.
- Listeners encouraged to follow, share clips, and leave 5-star reviews.
Overall Tone:
High-energy, irreverent, self-aware humor; stories blend insider entertainment industry insight with deeply relatable (and sometimes gross) confessions.
Best for: Fans who love a mix of influencer culture, everyday grievances, and honest banter with plenty of laughs.