Good Guys – The REAL A-List…
Hosts: Josh Peck & Ben Soffer
Date: January 19, 2026
Podcast Network: Dear Media
Episode Theme Overview
This episode blends the everyday hilarity and relatable dad life of hosts Josh and Ben with hot takes on celebrity social circles, internet trends, unconventional ER visits, lifestyle advice, and listener questions. Topical, funny, and always “spiritual,” the conversation bounces seamlessly from Costco gas lines to the politics of “A-list” celebrity mom groups to modern romance tropes and listener-submitted dilemmas.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Costco Gas Line Dilemma (00:02–06:24)
- Josh’s Story: Josh describes a near show-down at a Costco gas station, where he’s accused of line-cutting amid his own confusion and efforts to save money.
- Josh: “No matter what, Costco is going to be $1 less a gallon. That’s real money.” (00:19)
- Ben: “Their entire operation is break even... They make $1.4 billion a year in profit just off the membership card.” (00:51)
- Frugality vs. Smart Spending: Ben defends Josh’s Costco tactics, calling it “smart, not frugal.” (00:31)
- Morality vs. Public Perception: Josh unpacks the embarrassment and self-questioning after being accused—should he have stood his ground or yielded to avoid a scene with his children?
- “To cut a line so publicly is not my cheat, right? It felt very odd that this guy was saying [I cut], because...maybe I was wrong. Like, maybe I saw it incorrectly.” (04:32)
Memorable Quote
- Ben: “Finders keepers, okay? If they were too slow... It was open, Josh. You didn’t interrupt the system.” (05:04)
2. Topical & Spiritual: Defining the Show’s Vibe (06:24–07:10)
- Ben and Josh riff on their dynamic: “We’re topical and we’re spiritual. By the end, we’ll have a third [pillar] because things come in threes.” (06:30)
- Playful banter about Ben’s numb ulnar nerve (06:59), showcasing their improvisational chemistry.
3. The Ashley Tisdale “Toxic Mom Group” Controversy (07:10–10:16)
- Topic Recap: Ashley Tisdale’s essay about being “iced out” by a celebrity mom group, including Hilary Duff, Meghan Trainor, and Mandy Moore.
- Hot Takes on A-List Status:
- Ben: “Hilary Duff, Meghan Trainor, and Mandy Moore are actually famous… Ashley Tisdale—not A-list.” (08:34)
- Josh: Gentle pushback—“She’s a very nice person, okay?” (08:54)
- Social Dynamics: Both hosts debate the fairness of “exclusivity” in already privileged circles and poke fun at who is or isn’t “A-list.”
Notable Banter
- Josh: “We’re like hydrocortisone. We’re so topical.” (09:53)
4. Outrageous Medical Oddities: What People Get Stuck “Up There” (10:16–11:43)
- Josh reads a list from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission of items found in ERs—ranging from sex toys to sandals and pasta.
- Ben (“Sandal” disbelief): “I could make a case...for you trying to put a rigatoni up your rear. But a sandal, like…” (11:08)
- Lighthearted riffing on household objects and the awkward ER justifications.
5. The “Real-Life Hallmark Hunk” Dating Trend (11:43–14:34)
- Josh discusses corporate women seeking “Hallmark hunks”—working-class, rugged, “small town romcom” types.
- Ben: Cynical outlook—“If you see him in LA, there’s a problem…He’s hiding something, Josh.” (13:36)
- Josh jokes on small town romance tropes: “In Nebraska, he’s a corn farmer... But in his heart, he loves Roger.” (14:06)
- Playful banter about the implausibility of urban professionals sustaining “salt of the earth” romantic fantasies.
Listener Mail: “Moron Mail” Advice Segment
6. Grateful Mom Seeking a Thank-You for Dad (19:01–22:32)
- Listener Melannie: Wants advice on how to thank her husband for his support during her postpartum depression.
- Ben: “I don’t need a gift...Just the acknowledgment would go a long way.” (20:12)
- Josh: Takes it in a spicier direction—“Canoodle adjacent flavors…That would mean I would be like, wow. Like, I feel seen.” (22:08)
- Both stress that personal acknowledgment or acts of service trump material gifts.
7. Should Husbands Use GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs? (22:57–27:52)
- Canadian Caller: Her husband gained postpartum weight, is skeptical about GLP-1 drugs, feels there’s stigma.
- Ben: “You can't work out harder to lose weight. You have to eat less...If you’re really into working out, then you’re actually the perfect candidate for GLPs.” (24:03–26:00)
- Josh: “You just need to have a heart to heart—a Canadian heart to heart...Do it for Wayne Gretzky, the great one.” (26:52)
- Both hosts emphasize: there’s no stigma; do what’s right for you, don’t advertise it, and it’s normal for both partners to experience weight changes post-baby.
8. Would You Lick Your Pet’s...You Know, to Save Its Life? (28:07–30:07)
- Caller “Trinity” (Vet Tech): Would you “lick your pet’s asshole to save its life?”
- Ben: “I would. Like, anyone’s asshole once, to save their life. Unless I’m gonna get a disease. If it's just like, you’re being asked to lick, I’m licking.” (29:12)
- Josh: Joking about being “licensed to lick,” and how far they’d go to save their pets.
- Ridiculous, R-rated, signature Good Guys humor.
9. Quickfire Fun: Nutritional Irony & Everyday Gripes (30:07–32:46)
- Josh: Mocks the “wrap vs. sandwich” calorie trap—salads are often less healthy than we think.
- Ben: Gripes about Amazon selling “used toilet seats”—“What are you nuts? Who’s buying a used toilet seat?” (30:57)
- Josh: Rants about adults mini-golfing with kids—“If you’re at mini golf with a bunch of kids...you don’t get to golf. What are you, nuts?” (31:46)
10. Final Touches: Signature Segments
- What Are You, Nuts?! — Recap of pet peeves and everyday absurdities (31:46–32:46)
- Show’s Mission: "We're spiritual, we're topical"—the recurring theme that defines their open, humorous approach.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Ben (on the celebrity mom group): “Hilary Duff, Meghan Trainor, and Mandy Moore are actually famous. Ashley Tisdale—not A-list.” (08:34)
- Josh (on learning from the Costco incident): “Maybe I was wrong. Maybe I saw it incorrectly. How rare is that, that someone can go—I was sure of it, but there’s a total possibility I didn't see it right.” (04:32)
- Ben (on diet and weight loss): “You can’t work out your food away. Well, you can...but it would be really hard.” (24:03)
- Josh (on love languages): “Like, that’s my love language…But that’s me.” (21:14)
- Ben (on GLP-1 for men): “There’s actually nothing—there’s no downside, in my opinion.” (26:00)
- Ben (on buying used toilet seats): “Who’s buying a used toilet seat? Practically new. What does that mean, practically new?!” (31:32)
Timestamps of Key Segments
- Costco Gas Line Story: 00:02–06:24
- Ashley Tisdale Celebrity Mom Group: 07:10–10:16
- Emergency Room Oddities: 10:16–11:43
- “Hallmark Hunk” Dating Trend: 11:43–14:34
- Moron Mail (Listener Q&A): 19:01–27:52
- Licking Your Pet to Save Its Life: 28:07–30:07
- What Are You, Nuts?! (Used Toilet Seats, Mini Golf): 30:57–32:46
Tone & Style
The episode is characterized by rapid-fire banter, playful jabs, and honest, sometimes outrageous, takes on both personal ethics and pop culture. Josh and Ben’s conversational style is irreverent, witty, and grounded in self-deprecation—always circling back to their “topical and spiritual” badge.
In summary:
This episode of Good Guys delivers a blend of real talk about frugality, fame, relationships, and bodily mishaps—all while fielding heartfelt and hilarious listener questions. With memorable zingers (“We’re like hydrocortisone. We’re so topical.”), relatable dad wisdom, and the distinct, off-the-cuff humor that defines the show, listeners are treated to a thoroughly engaging hour of comedic self-reflection and cultural commentary.