GOOD GUYS PODCAST — EPISODE SUMMARY

Episode Title: Tattoos, Throuples & The Most Insane Bachelorette Ever
Hosts: Josh Peck & Ben Soffer
Date: March 26, 2026
Producer: Dear Media

1. Episode Overview

This episode of Good Guys features Josh and Ben riffing through a hilarious hypothetical about throuples and tattoos, candid talk about free swag and social status, an insider trip report from a Vegas comic convention and steakhouse, deep-dives into reality TV’s messiest bachelorette scandal, and their classic banter on everything from being a good host to pet peeves about trendy slang. Enhanced with their signature Jewish humor and relatable modern-guy gripes, it’s an episode packed with energy, authenticity, and wit.

2. Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Celebrity Throuple & Tattoo Hypothetical

• Opening Scenario (00:03–07:06):
  • Ben poses a wild “alternate reality” question: if Josh had a hall pass from his wife Paige, and his celebrity crush Scarlett Johansson invites him (along with her husband Colin Jost) for dinner and maybe more, would Josh do it if the entry price is a big, matching tattoo?
  • Josh, playfully torn, asks for tattoo size/placement, joking about a “back piece” of his wife looking at him disapprovingly.
  • Quote: “Is it a back piece of a portrait of my wife looking at me disapprovingly?” – Josh (02:29)
  • They riff, ultimately agreeing the hard part is not the tattoo, but the dynamics of a spouse’s “permission” (06:00).
  • On spouses' “yes” not always truly meaning yes – relatable banter about codependency, reading between the lines, and the need for grown-ups to acknowledge having crushes is “corny.”

Tattoos, Free Stuff and Social Status

• Matching Tattoos & Tattoo Artistry (03:06–04:15):

  • Josh reveals he has 7 tattoos, most for family. “My olive leaf… is my undercover Jewish tattoo” (03:25)
  • Sincere shout-out to tattoo artist Noah for his single-line work and refusal to take “free” from friends.

• The Ethics of Free Swag (04:15–05:59):

  • Ben announces he’s swearing off free gifts: “You want to attain a level… where you are not influenced by the free thing, and anything you suggest to your audience is purely for the love of it because you paid full freight.” – Josh (04:24)
  • Discussion of gifting swag to family; extended jokey riff featuring Ben’s mom and “Spotify chocolates” as the new Upper East Side status treat.

Disney on Ice & Monster Jam

• Family Time & Spectacle (08:37–11:00):
  • Ben’s Disney on Ice recap—he’s exuberant, having taken his daughter and sung along. He details the plush arena experience and parking upgrades.
  • Josh parallels with Monster Jam, describing the thrill and star-spotting (Dax Shepard!) at these over-the-top live events.
  • The hosts bond over how these events evoke joyful childhood nostalgia, but for adults too.

Vegas Comic Convention & Steakhouse Review

• Josh’s Vegas Adventure (14:54–24:07):
  • Josh attends a comic con with Drake Bell, reports nervous but heartfelt connection with a spectrum-y fan, and launches into a best-of-Vegas segment.
  • Shout-out to Don’s Steakhouse at the Fontainebleau and a blow-by-blow of a luxurious steak dinner:
    • Bread course: “pull-apart croissant… warm pretzel baguettes”
    • Pasta: “Bucatini with short rib. For the table. Wow.”
    • Steak tartare, ribeye, classy but not “dirt bag” sides (mac and cheese, fries, broccolini).
    • Dessert: butter cake, cherry crostata (“with the flaky pastry dough”).
  • Reflections on the “luxury taste” and how celebrity duos (Drake & Josh) freak people out at conventions: “People literally feel like they are on DMT.” – Josh (20:28)

Retail Rant: Factory Outlets and Fashion

• Truth about Outlet Shopping (17:51–19:53):
  • The guys let loose on how major brands (especially Ralph Lauren) make cheaper, weirder stuff just for outlets.
  • “The horse is in weird places… and the bear’s a little too thin.” – Ben (18:26–18:54)
  • Loving shout-outs to Vince, Theory, Taylor Stitch, and Abercrombie’s “renaissance.”

Reality TV Deep Dive: The Bachelorette Scandal

• Taylor Frankie Paul Controversy (24:07–33:19):
  • Ben delivers the full context: Taylor, a standout from "Mormon Wives," is cast as the new Bachelorette, but comes with domestic violence accusations and wild on-screen/off-screen life.
  • Disney’s “cross-promo” strategy: “They wanted to drum up some noise, have people watch it.”
  • Details of wild incidents: Taylor sleeping with her ex-husband right before filming, crossing wires with contestants, and videos of violence/neglect.
  • Legal fallout as contestants sue for not getting famous as planned.
  • Olivia joins with extra background on the scandal’s timeline (28:12–29:49): videos, network coverups, and the “real victim” being Taylor’s child.
  • Ben’s broader reflection: “It’s such a weird show… the kids are there but not really with the parents. It’s so strange. It just made it all very icky for me.” (29:49–30:48)

Religion & Reality TV

• When Faith is Front-and-Center (30:47–32:23):
  • Josh: “Isn’t it fascinating that when the attribute that is led with is their religion, it’s always negative, right?”
  • Muses on public vs. private religiosity, using Chris Pratt as example of public faith raising suspicion, but “quiet serenity” creating admiration.

Being a Good Host & Etiquette

• Moron Mail Segment (33:30–36:24):
  • Bad guest etiquette: being served a warm can of soda is “insane.”
  • Minimum standard for hosting: “At least one crudite, some food spread, and cold bevs… even if you have half an hour, run to the store, get cold drinks.” – Josh (34:08)
  • Quips on snacks, ice, and shock at “warm can of Diet Coke” as undrinkable.

Phones, Sabbath Mode, and the Need to Disconnect

• Device Dependency (36:24–38:51):
  • The hosts admit to phone issues, but Ben extols the joy of keeping Shabbat—no phone, no distractions, better presence with people.
  • Josh pitches “Shabbat mode” for phones: “Better than Do Not Disturb… only your most important people get through. Social media off. Maybe you need maps.” (36:52–37:22)
  • They agree on how phones (and especially doomscrolling at dinner) erode real connection; encourage listeners to “shut your phone” regularly.

Reading, Kindles, and Spicy Novels

• Books Beat TikTok (38:06–40:39):
  • Ben brags he’s reading Miraculously Bright Creatures (“I wouldn’t have it if it wasn’t for shutting my phone”) and defends paper books over Kindles—though the “real readers” use Kindles to read at night nonstop.
  • Talk about wives’ reading habits: “In the beginning there was more spicy, now it feels like less spicy, more historical fiction.” (40:10)
  • Josh, with classic candor, jokes about the physical challenges of spicy reading: “If I had a spicy book, that really did it for me, like… you gotta keep the book open while you’re—you know—and you got the other hand busy.” (40:34)

"What Are You, Nuts?" Moments

• Sushi Delivery Grievance (41:06–43:27):
  • Ben rants: “I ordered in sushi… they didn’t give me chopsticks, soy sauce, spicy mayonnaise… without those, I’m dead on arrival. Should get a full refund. What are you, nuts?”
  • Josh supports the outrage but checks if Ben really had no soy at home.
• Josh’s Phrase Fatigue (43:35–44:29):
  • He hates it when people overuse trendy phrases (“No cap,” “Say less,” “Obsessed,” etc.), claiming “You’re a hack… maybe don’t say it at all.”

Self-Promotion, DMs, and Plugs

• Josh’s Reluctance to Promote (44:48–46:52):
  • Ben roasts Josh for being bad at self-promotion. Josh tries to plug his new show “Cross,” but Ben points out he only does it at the show’s end.
  • Final plug for their own video podcast on Spotify and light teasing about DMs and Instagram settings.

3. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Spousal Permission:
  “Even if your beautiful wife says yes, she don’t mean it… Yes doesn’t always mean yes, Josh. It doesn’t. It should.” – Ben (06:26)

• On Outlet Stores:
  “The horse is in weird places, and the bear’s a little too thin.” – Ben (18:26)

• On Attending Comic Con with Drake Bell:
  “When Drake and I are together, people literally feel like they are on DMT.” – Josh (20:28)

• On The Bachelorette Scandal:
  “They made her the Bachelorette because the Bachelorette, Josh, needs views. That’s it. There’s no other reason you do it.” – Ben (24:36)

• On Phones & Shabbat Mode:
  “Phone should have Sabbath mode…Just the most important people [can contact you], and it records your steps. Social media turns off….” – Josh (36:52)

• On Spicy Novels & Reading:
  “If I had a spicy book, that really did it for me… you gotta keep the book open, and you got the other hand busy.” – Josh (40:34)

• On Sushi Delivery:
  “Without the soy sauce, without the spicy mayonnaise, I’m dead on arrival. I don’t want it. I should be able to return it. What are you, nuts?” – Ben (41:20)

• On Overused Slang:
  “If you find a phrase like ‘couldn’t be me,’ ‘say less,’—Did you create it? … Maybe don’t say it at all.” – Josh (43:35)

4. Important Timestamps (MM:SS)

• 00:03–07:06 — Celebrity Throuple Hypothetical & Tattoo Talk
• 03:06–05:59 — Josh’s Tattoos, Free Stuff, and Swag Gifting
• 08:37–11:00 — Disney on Ice & Monster Jam Family Recap
• 14:54–24:07 — Vegas Comic Con, Don’s Steakhouse, Fashion/Outlet Stores
• 24:07–33:19 — Bachelorette/Mormon Wives Scandal Deep-Dive (w/ Olivia)
• 33:30–36:24 — Moron Mail: Bad Hosting & Warm Soda Etiquette
• 36:24–38:51 — Phones, “Shabbat Mode,” and Disconnecting
• 38:06–40:39 — On Reading, Spicy Books, and Kindles
• 41:06–44:29 — "What are you, nuts?" Grievances: Sushi & Slang
• 44:48–46:52 — Josh’s Show Plug, Social Media, and DMs

5. Language, Tone, & Banter

True to “Good Guys” style, the entire episode is fast, informal, and riff-driven, peppered with endearing self-deprecation, honest gripes, and robust Jewish-American humor. Josh and Ben seamlessly blend candid talk about relationships, real guy problems, and pop culture with affectionate digs at each other, their families, and themselves.

6. Summary Takeaways

Listeners are treated to a blend of irreverent hypotheticals, slices of family life, biting commentary on reality TV spectacle, and practical wisdom for modern adulthood (be a good host, know your limits with freebies and phones). The “Good Guys” walk the line between cultural critique, nostalgia, and laugh-out-loud moments, creating an episode that’s relatable, current, and flat-out entertaining.

For more, watch/listen on Spotify (now with video!) or YouTube. Five stars, otherwise… what are you, nuts?