The REAL Founding Fathers

Summary

Podcast Summary: Good Guys – Episode "The REAL Founding Fathers"

Release Date: July 3, 2025

Host/Authors: Josh Peck and Ben Soffer

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Introduction

In this engaging episode of the Good Guys podcast, hosts Josh Peck and Ben Soffer dive into a variety of topics surrounding the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations. From culinary preferences and family dynamics to safety tips and cultural discussions, Josh and Ben offer a blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and insightful conversations that resonate with listeners gearing up for Independence Day.

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Preparing for the Fourth of July

Family and Celebrations

Josh and Ben kick off the episode by celebrating America's birthday, humorously noting the ubiquity of babies in their lives:

Josh (00:26): "Happy birthday, America. It's July 3rd, almost 4th. Ben's got a baby. Josh has got a baby. Everybody got a baby. We got babies, baby."

Culinary Choices: Pasta Salad Debate

A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the quintessential Fourth of July dish: pasta salad. The hosts engage in a light-hearted debate over the ingredients and preparation methods, emphasizing the importance of traditional mayonnaise-based recipes over alternatives like olive oil or mustard-based versions.

Ben (01:37): "Is it mayo based? That's first of all what I need to know."

Josh (04:42): "Okay, so the o' Brien famous macaroni salad includes black olives, salt and pep mayo. Pimento. Pimento, my boy. I'm telling you, it sounds a little crazy."

Personal Updates and Pre-taping

Amidst the culinary chatter, Josh shares personal news about the upcoming arrival of his third child, highlighting the balance between personal life and podcast commitments.

Josh (01:56): "By the way, good name choice for my third child that's coming that's already here. But we're pre-taping."

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The Role of ChatGPT in Personal Life

Enhancing Personal Communications

Josh and Ben explore the integration of AI, specifically ChatGPT, into everyday tasks like writing wedding vows. They discuss the benefits of using AI to refine personal messages while maintaining their authentic voices.

Ben (03:11): "I will write something totally myself and then I'll throw it in ChatGPT and I'll just say, make this sound better."

Josh (03:34): "They're thinking of things. That you haven't thought of 100%. They just know how to."

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Mayonnaise Showdown: Traditional vs. Vegan

Nutritional Comparison and Preferences

The duo delves deeper into the mayonnaise debate, comparing traditional mayonnaise with vegan alternatives like Vegenaise. They discuss nutritional content, taste preferences, and brand loyalties, offering listeners a comprehensive look at their favorite condiment.

Josh (06:10): "I think you are wrongly attributing Vegenaise with healthier. It really isn't."

Ben (07:00): "I just have to say, I know that there's like an age old debate. Josh. People love dicks. Dicks, Dukes, Hellmann's. And if you live in a different coast, maybe it's best foods."

Historical Insight: Origin of Hellmann's Mayo

Olivia, a recurring voice in the podcast, contributes by shedding light on the history of Hellmann's mayonnaise, connecting it to cultural and immigrant influences in America.

Olivia (07:35): "Hellman's mayonnaise is named after its creator, Richard Hellman, a German immigrant who opened a delicatessen in New York City in 1905."

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Cultural and Family Insights

Origins of Delis and Jewish Influence

Josh and Ben discuss the cultural significance of delis in America, particularly the Jewish influence on this culinary staple. They explore how Jewish immigrants adapted and popularized deli foods, blending German and Eastern European traditions.

Josh (09:23): "But maybe we brought the bagels to it. But I'm trying to think of what's, like, uniquely Jewish at a deli a knish."

Ben (09:56): "We love a good smoked meat, we absolutely love a delicious soup. Like these are just foods that are ingrained in Jewish culture."

Celebrity Heritage: Jason Biggs

The conversation takes a turn towards celebrity culture as they discuss Jason Biggs' heritage, debunking assumptions about his background.

Ben (08:25): "He sounds like a German Jew. He gets a pass."

Josh (08:36): "Not even close. Is he Greek? Just like a Catholic kid from Jersey."

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Fireworks Safety and Statistics

Injury Rates and Safety Tips

As Fourth of July approaches, Josh and Ben emphasize the importance of fireworks safety, sharing alarming statistics and personal anecdotes to highlight the risks associated with fireworks.

Josh (17:14): "Americans spend almost $10 billion on food for every 4th of July."

Josh (18:06): "In 2023, 9,700 people in the US were treated in hospital emergency rooms for fireworks injuries. And eight reported deaths."

Personal Safety Measures

The hosts discuss practical safety measures, including proper handling of fireworks and the potential consequences of mishandling.

Ben (19:21): "I have problem with. I have problems with non full fat mayonnaise."

Josh (19:35): "They don't make sour pickles the way that they do at delis in grocery stores."

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Parenting Tips: Managing Sun Exposure

Protecting Newborns from the Sun

Ben shares his approach to safeguarding his newborn, Ruby, from excessive sun exposure, sparking a discussion on best practices for infant skincare and sun protection.

Ben (25:44): "He’s gorgeous. Beautiful. He's growing. He's bh. A beautiful, plump boy. Because my wife is just killing it with the feedings."

Josh (26:00): "Well, I think that's true of all kids all the time. Like, yeah, you don't want them to get blasted by sunlight."

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Celebrity Updates and Entertainment News

Cruz Beckham vs. Brooklyn Beckham Feud

The hosts touch upon recent tensions between Cruz Beckham and his brother Brooklyn Beckham, fueled by Cruz's public mocking of Brooklyn's career choices on TikTok.

Josh (36:10): "Cruz Beckham mocks brother Brooklyn for his many short lived careers as family feud rages on."

Ben (36:46): "Yeah, oh no. All right. Well, I guess that's what happens when you grow up with a ton of cash."

David Beckham's Watch Collection

Josh shares an interesting tidbit about David Beckham's penchant for collecting high-end watches, leading to a deeper conversation about luxury timepieces as investments.

Ben (37:00): "One of the better habits to have because they increase in value as long as he doesn't lose them."

Josh (37:32): "They control the value of it. That's like saying why doesn't the US just print more money to eliminate its debt?"

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley's Date Night

Ben and Josh comment on Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley's romantic outing in London, supporting Miley Cyrus's new film.

Josh (43:30): "They walked hand in hand into the Odeon Theater in London."

Ben (44:27): "They had to ask him to leave the stage. What are you nuts?"

Bianca Sensory's Edible Fashion

The hosts briefly discuss Bianca Sensory's provocative edible candy bra and underwear set, expressing mixed feelings about the blend of functionality and aesthetics in celebrity fashion.

Josh (45:44): "An absolute, like, knockout, right?"

Ben (46:03): "She's just always so naked. I like when there's a little bit of mystery involved."

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Interactive Segment: Listener's Question

Dog Peeing on Private Lawns

Olivia calls in with a question about increasingly common yard signs prohibiting dogs from peeing on lawns. The hosts analyze the validity and implications of such signs, considering environmental and neighborhood dynamics.

Olivia (46:50): "I have been noticing an increasing amount of little yard signs that say something along the lines of, no dog pee in this lawn. Is that nuts?"

Ben (47:40): "If your dog is peeing in an actual lawn, it's no problem at all. It probably, like, it's fertilizer."

Josh (48:31): "It's also just not public property. It is private fair."

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Moment of the Week

Ben's Ulnar Nerve Update

Ben shares a personal health update regarding his recurring ulnar nerve issues, adding a touch of vulnerability and relatability to the conversation.

Ben (24:22): "The ulnar nerner nerve is back. Give us an update on Ruby."

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Fun Segment: Price is Right Game

Guessing the Price of Luxury Bags

In a playful competition, Ben challenges Josh and Olivia to guess the price of an exclusive Hermes ashtray Ben purchased, highlighting the complexities of luxury brand acquisitions.

Ben (41:57): "This is a non crazy bag, right? Like they have like ostrich skin and all that crap. Kelly Gold Hardware."

Josh (42:14): "Kelly Ripa. Kelly Rowland. Got it."

Ben (42:36): "If you go over. You're wrong, right?"

Ben (42:48): "I paid 14,000 for the bag and if you Google that bag right now, it's going for 32,000."

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Conclusion

Josh and Ben wrap up the episode by reinforcing the importance of respecting neighborhood rules, maintaining personal boundaries, and embracing the light-hearted moments that make the Good Guys podcast a favorite among listeners. Their blend of humor, personal stories, and relatable topics ensures a memorable and enjoyable listen for all.

Ben (50:25): "Stevia in the raw. How aggressive of a name for a sugar substitute."

Josh (50:40): "The only thing I'm bougie about. So nice."

Ben (50:52): "What are you nuts? Yeah. Like, how aggressive of a name for a sugar substitute."

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Notable Quotes:

• Josh (00:24): "We're the good guys."
• Ben (01:48): "Pasta salad is mayo based. And if you're not using macaroni, I'm sorry, you're fucking up."
• Ben (03:08): "Do you think one day somebody will get a brand deal from, like, a ChatGPT?"
• Josh (07:44): "Richard Mile. What's that?"
• Ben (16:26): "Where's your chili gonna come from?"
• Olivia (46:50): "Is that nuts, or am I nuts for thinking it's nuts?"

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This episode of Good Guys delivers a comprehensive and entertaining exploration of Fourth of July preparations, cultural discussions, personal anecdotes, and listener interactions. Josh Peck and Ben Soffer's chemistry and candid conversations make it a standout episode, offering valuable insights and laughter in equal measure.

Transcript

[Josh]

The following podcast is a dear media production. Two Jews, both big and tall. No subject too small for the good guys. A mother's dream Premium podcast team. Make it your weekly routine. It's a good Guys.

[Ben]

And if you don't give us five stars.

[Josh]

What are you nuts? What are you nuts? Yeah.

[Ben]

We're the good guys.

[Josh]

They're not the great guys. We're just the good of good of the good guys. Happy birthday, America. It's July 3rd, almost 4th. Ben's got a baby. Josh has got a baby. Everybody got a baby. We got babies, baby.

[Ben]

I love babies. And America, this is. This is our baby, Josh. Usa. Usa. Usa. What are we eating?

[Josh]

Maybe it's. Do the Canadians go usa.

[Ben]

They do. They do. They also burn our flags? They hate us.

[Josh]

The Canadians don't hate us. Stop it.

[Ben]

I would hate us. They didn't always hate us. I think they hate us now. You don't think they hate us right now?

[Josh]

No, I think there's a contingent. I remember working up there and, like, seeing that it was the exact same as here. Half the people were like, we're this way. Half the people were like, we're that way. And mostly everyone was like, who cares?

[Ben]

Fantastic. I'm in the boat of who cares? So, yeah. Usa. I wonder what are they eating? Are they celebrating with us? No, they have their own Independence Day. What are you eating? That's all I want to know. What are you eating?

[Josh]

What am I eating for the Fourth of July? So the o' Brien family has a delicious. A pasta salad recipe. Are you ready for this?

[Ben]

Is it mayo based? That's first of all what I need to know. Of course. Thank God. Anybody who does this pasta salad, okay, with maybe olive oil, a little bit of mustard. This, like, acidic, wet.

[Josh]

Yuck.

[Ben]

Pasta salad is mayo based. And if you're not using macaroni, I'm sorry, you're fucking up. Continue.

[Josh]

I completely agree. By the way, good name choice for my third child that's coming that's already here. But we're pre taping. But by this time next week, my child will be here. You'll see it on Instagram. It already got a million likes.

[Ben]

I can see it now. Ring ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding.

[Josh]

Pulling the jackpot.

[Ben]

We're not pre taping. Do you understand the dedication? Josh is literally in the delivery room. He's there and we're talking about pasta salad.

[Josh]

Dude, I posted a brand deal on my wedding day. You think I give a fuck?

[Ben]

For who? For who? Who is it for?

[Josh]

It was for, like, Some Twitter thing when there used to be Twitter brand deals.

[Ben]

By the way, Amazing. Great. Good.

[Josh]

It was the best. Oh, oh, can I. Can I get a tweet? You need a tweet for a couple GS? I think I can manage a tweet.

[Ben]

To pay for a quarter of my wedding down.

[Josh]

Yeah, I sent it in the middle of my vows.

[Ben]

As you should. I wanna. I wanna thank Twitter, Paige.

[Josh]

Oh, my gosh. When I was doing YouTube, both of my child's deliveries, I was like, we're gonna have to be doing some filming before and after. My wife is down. She knows what's up, she knows what butters her bread.

[Ben]

Do you think one day somebody will get a brand deal from, like, a ChatGPT? Thank you so much for ChatGPT and helping me write these vows.

[Josh]

Yeah, I guess people are probably chatgpting their vows, huh?

[Ben]

Or at least using it to clean. I told you this. I will write something totally myself and then I'll throw it in ChatGPT and I'll just say, make this sound better. And they do. At a minimum, you get to read them making it better and then decide if you preferred your tone or their tone. But if you're writing things and not at least just running it through chatbots, you're. You're making a big mistake, folks. I'm telling you, they're thinking of things.

[Josh]

That you haven't thought of 100%. They just know how to. What's it called? Olivia, you're more educated than us. Or by us, I mean just me, because Ben's educated. Like a style guide. Do you know what that is?

[Olivia]

A style for a.

[Ben]

Like, for a brand, Like.

[Olivia]

Like a lookbook or a mood board for when.

[Josh]

Like, when I wrote my book. What they do is when they're doing the copy edit, they basically run it through what's considered a style guide. And it's like there's in particular that was written, I think, in the 60s or 70s, but you ever notice how when things are professionally written, they just look good, like commas. Be comma.

[Ben]

Ing.

[Josh]

Like there'd be dashes and shit.

[Ben]

The thing is, ChatGPT, you gotta be careful, because I know if you wrote it on ChatGPT based on how many dashes they use. They love that big long dash. Nobody even knows how to do the big long dash. I don't know how to do that on my keyboard, so. So if I see a big long dash, I know that you did it. Also, they use. They love bold. They're big fans of bold. So if you don't unbold. I know that you use ChatGPT. I'm just saying.

[Josh]

Yeah, check.

[Ben]

You gotta. You also gotta edit the chatgpt. But you were making macaroni salad.

[Josh]

Okay, so the o' Brien famous macaroni salad includes black olives, salt and pep mayo. Pimento. Pimento, my boy. I'm telling you, it sounds a little crazy. And fresh red onions and just a heaping. I mean, my wife makes it with Vegenaise, which to me is as good as any mayo. They've really figured out how to make it just right, and they thicken it up in the fridge, and it is just the bomb dot com. So, yeah, I'll do a couple dogs, couple burgs, slam some Mac salad and. Yeah. And then have a stroke by the time the fireworks happen.

[Ben]

I'm just trying to think about that veganaise. It's really. You really think it tastes the same?

[Josh]

I do. Have you. Have you dabbled in veganaise? Have you really spent some time with it?

[Ben]

The thing is, Josh, I have problem with. I have problems with non full fat mayonnaise. Like, I went over. I went to the low fat Hellman's, Josh. I went. I jumped right back to the regular Hellman's. There's just something about Hellman's full fat mayonnaise that when I'm going mayo in, and for a Mac salad, I'm going mayo in. I like the real thing. That said, maybe a vegan aze. I feel like I've tried. What's that brand? The one that also makes the avocado spray? Chosen foods. I think they make a good vegan mayonnaise that I've tried that. I think it's decent.

[Josh]

I think you are wrongly attributing veganaise with healthier. It really isn't.

[Ben]

It's as interesting.

[Josh]

It's as fattening. Let's look. I think this will be fun. Let's look up the calories. It's as fattening and as. Yeah, as bad for you as regular mayo. And it's so what?

[Ben]

So what do they use instead? Like, what's the thickener?

[Josh]

Oil.

[Ben]

Oil. Oil. Okay. Oil.

[Josh]

Sea salt, brown rice syrup, apple cider vinegar, pea protein.

[Ben]

P. P. Protein.

[Josh]

What would you guess is the fat, the total fat in a tablespoon of veganaise? Olivia, feel free to jump in. The water's fine.

[Ben]

I mean, if It's. If it's 100% oil. A lot. A lot. I don't know the exact. I don't know. 10 grams?

[Josh]

Nine.

[Ben]

Nine. Wow. That was pretty good, right?

[Josh]

Really good. And sodium? What are we thinking? Sodium?

[Ben]

220.

[Josh]

75. Okay.

[Ben]

Damn. Okay, not too salty.

[Josh]

All right, so let's look at mayo. Nutrition facts.

[Ben]

I just have to say, I know that there's like an age old debate. Josh. People love dicks. Dicks, Dukes, Hellmann's. And if you live in a different coast, maybe it's best foods. Hellmann's. It is superior. It is gorgeous. It is velvety. Now, if you eat vegan, then you can't have it. But for those of us that don't, Hellmann's. Delicious.

[Josh]

Oh, yeah.

[Ben]

So fucking good. So good.

[Josh]

What is Hellman's named after the family? And are they in? Are they a part of my congregation?

[Ben]

I don't know. I don't know. I feel like they could easily be German. Hellman.

[Josh]

I know it's always a toss up.

[Olivia]

I've done some research.

[Josh]

Okay.

[Olivia]

Hellman's mayonnaise is named after its creator, Richard Hellman, a German immigrant who opened a delicatessen in New York City in 1905.

[Ben]

He sounds like a German Jew. He gets a pass.

[Josh]

Oh, a pass. Unze, unze. I like it nice and creamy. When I'm watching the Jews running away.

[Ben]

I spread some helmets on the floor so they slip.

[Josh]

Man, those Germans were crazy.

[Ben]

Oh, my God. I love that. I started by plugging helmets because I work with them, and now they won't work with me.

[Josh]

Yeah, dude.

[Ben]

Oh, it's so good. Their mayo, though, really is a plus. Fantastic.

[Josh]

That was also an interesting one. Did you always assume Jason Biggs is Jewish?

[Ben]

Sure. Yeah, definitely. American pie. For sure. I just think that. Yeah, yeah, 100%. Is he not?

[Josh]

Not even close.

[Ben]

Really? Is he Greek?

[Josh]

Just like a Catholic kid from Jersey.

[Ben]

Interesting. Okay. It's the east coast in him. Sometimes we. Sometimes we conflate East Coast Jewish. You know, sometimes it's that energy. I could see it, though. Okay. Jersey. Jersey. Is his real last name Biggs?

[Josh]

I don't know. But that's not Jewish either, really.

[Ben]

No, no, it's not. It's not. Definitely not.

[Josh]

But it's interesting. Like the thing with Germans and like a delicatessen is a purely German invention. And then Jews just saw it as good big business. I mean, it's a shared Eastern European food. So I think we're all fucking with smoked meat, smoked fish, blah, blah, blah. But maybe we brought the bagels to it. But I'm trying to think of what's, like, uniquely Jewish at a deli a knish.

[Ben]

I think we brought them here for the most part, right? Like I think that we, we probably, I would agree we took some inspiration from our, our German brothers or German Jews made some delis in Germany and then when we came over here, because we had to come over here, we started businesses here and they didn't have delis. So I think it's more just like we, we made them here for some of them, some of them are obviously are non Jewish owned. But yeah, I think we, we also just love these kinds of foods. We love a good smoked meat, we absolutely love a delicious soup. Like these are just foods that are ingrained in Jewish culture. This episode of the Good Guys Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Boulevard. Folks, if you are in the self care business and offer high end personal experiences, you and your clients deserve a modern, easy to use client experience platform that works as efficiently as you do. Or maybe you run a salon, med, spa, any other personal care company. Enter Boulevard because Boulevard is the number one client experience platform built specifically for appointment based self care businesses. Because salon spas, barber shops, med spas and other self care businesses are so personal, the platform powering your business business should feel the same. It's not just software. It's a smarter, more personal and organized way to manage all of your business's locations in one place. Whether it's online bookings, payments, appointment reminders, client profiles and more, Boulevard makes every interaction seamless and every part of your business look polished and professional. No more no shows, scheduling headaches or chaos behind the counters. Just smoother operations and happier clients. Plus, Boulevard helps you elevate your marketing, generates custom reports and manages memberships, taking your business as far as you want it to go. See why top beauty and wellness brands choose Boulevard to empower their team and grow their business. So folks, right now Boulevard is offering new customers 10% off your first year subscription when you go to join blvd.com/goodguys and book a demo. That's join blvd.com/goodGuys, book a demo and get 10% off your first year subscription. Join B lvd.com/goodguys today. Jo I N B L V d.com/goodguys join today. This episode of the Good Guys podcast is brought to you by our friends at Brooklyn Betting. Folks, you need a better bed. Okay, you woke up, you turned to your wife, you said oh my God, my back is killing me. Well maybe you should try a new bed. No more flipping the bed, turning the bed, you've done that enough. Okay, cheapo. Get a new bed. All right? Get a new bed. And maybe you should get a Brooklyn bed. Because I'm telling you folks, if you're looking for the best sleep of your life, the perfect mattress delivered right to your door, I'm telling you, Brooklyn Bedding is for you. Because Brooklyn Betting handcrafts every mattress in their Arizona factory. Usa. Usa. Usa. With no middlemen and no gimmicks, just top tier quality, honest pricing and real American craftsmanship for a better night's sleep. Brooklyn Betting knows sleep isn't a one size fits all. That's why they offer ma for everybody. Every sleep style, even hard to find sizes. Not sure which mattress is right for you. Take the Brooklyn Bedding sleep quiz and find your perfect match in under two minutes. How easy is that? Sleep hot, they got something for you. Sleep cool. They got something for you. Brooklyn Bedding is one of the few mattress brands endorsed by the American Chiropractic association for spinal alignment and back health. Plus, they're 100% fiberglass, free for peace of mind. Brooklyn betting also offers 120 night comfort trial for folks. Buy it, bring it home, you hate it, send it back. You're not going to hate it though. But don't you love a trial? I absolutely love a trial. So, folks, go to BrooklynBetting.com and use my promo code, good guys, at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. That's brooklynbetting.com and promo code good guys for 30% off site wide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you brooklynbetting.com, promo code, goodguys.

[Josh]

Tell me this. Cause the great David Manheim from the dopey podcast, who's also a big macher at Katz's Deli, sent me a Katz's care package, a kcp. And it had a really cool, like, Katz's deli shirt. Had some black and white cookies, corned beef, pastrami, pickles, bread, good Russian bread. I would say my son eats toast every morning with butter and jam. But it's like this beautiful seedless rye, which he's in not used to. So I would say every morning I was like, max, do you want good Russian bread?

[Ben]

I just want to know what he.

[Josh]

Says to his teachers.

[Ben]

They come up to him at lunch, max, what are you eating? That's good Russian bread.

[Josh]

And finally one day, Max goes, dad, can I pass on the good Russian bread? He's like, can I Just have some sour cream.

[Ben]

Can I have Wonder bread? Yeah.

[Josh]

He's like, I just want sourdough, dad, please. You have no palate. But it was funny because he sent me the pickles, which I love, you know, the half sours and the sours. But my wife, who loves a pickle, I think she's just so used to like the store bought pickle brands that she was like, oh, this? She's like, I don't know if I love a New York deli pickle as much as. Is it something in the brine? It's definitely brinier than like the store bought pickles. I love it, but she kind of brushed against it. What do you think? You're the food man.

[Ben]

They don't make sour pickles the way that they do at delis in grocery stores. One brand does. Bubby's makes a good sour pickle. Everybody else, I'm sure she's eating like dill pickles. She's eating butter. Exactly. These aren't, These aren't overly acidic sour pickles. Now I grew up on hard fucking sour pickles. So when I eat a half sour, I'm like, what are you, nuts? Get this floppy piece of cucumber out of here. I don't want that. I want it to literally give me heartburn. And there's that much vinegar in it and it's been sitting steeped for millennia. That's the way that I like my pickles. But I understand why. Maybe she, she doesn't like that. She should make her own pickles. I feel like she'd love that journey. Get a couple of English cucumbers and go on, add some dill, a little bit of, I don't know, red onion. You could do pickled onions at the same time. Steven, when we were talking about macaroni salad, what am I having for July 4th?

[Josh]

Yeah, what are you having?

[Ben]

I'm making three kinds of dogs tomorrow, Josh. Okay, I'm just going to. I'm going to. I don't know what they're going to be yet, but I'm going to make three different dogs. I'm going to go in there some Hebrew nationals, throw them on the grill. I'll probably also get some sausages. Maybe I'll make a sausage. Onion peppers. I love that. Maybe I'll do a chili dog, throw some chili on top, ensure that I have diarrhea later in the day.

[Josh]

Where's your chili gonna come from?

[Ben]

I'm gonna make the chili.

[Josh]

You're gonna make chili?

[Ben]

I think so. I don't know. Willy Nilly Chili.

[Josh]

You just, Willy nilly, decide you're making chili?

[Ben]

Why not? Yeah, get some beef. Get some beans. This hot dog's all of a sudden taking me eight hours.

[Josh]

Maybe you should have a Jew off, Hebrew. Nash versus Sabrette versus Nathan.

[Ben]

Fantastic. I'm in. Yeah, let's do it. May the best reign supreme.

[Josh]

Definitely.

[Ben]

Should we make our own hot dogs? That process is gross with the casing. Have you ever seen how they make deli meat good dogs? I like it. Yeah. I love it.

[Josh]

I do have some Fourth of July facts that I looked up. Cause who doesn't love a fact? Or 10?

[Ben]

I love a fact.

[Josh]

The first public 4th of July event at the White House took place in 1801. A little later.

[Ben]

Hmm.

[Josh]

Francis Hopkins designed the first American flag. I want to do something. Oh. Did you know Dwight D. Eisenhower added under God to the Pledge of Allegiance?

[Ben]

Interesting. So it was originally just I pledge allegiance to the flag and A$AP Rocky.

[Josh]

Added on God to the Pledge.

[Ben]

Okay.

[Josh]

Oh, man.

[Ben]

The Pledge Allegiance is a nice.

[Josh]

No, it's.

[Ben]

It's a nice song. I don't. I don't. I don't associate it with July 4th. I associate it with just, like, every day at school. Does Max. Do they still do that? Does Max pledge allegiance every day?

[Josh]

Every day.

[Ben]

I love that. Yeah, I love that.

[Josh]

And, like, you know, I'm in. You know me. I'm. I'm a liberal beach kid, and he goes to a beach school, and they're doing the Pledge of Allegiance. It's, like, gorgeous.

[Ben]

A. I love it. A. It's great. Love thy country. Why not?

[Josh]

Fireworks are a huge business to the tune of $600 million in fireworks imports in the US each year.

[Ben]

Wow. And they're probably coming from China. Just saying. Just saying. The cost of your fireworks this year, folks. Through the roof. Might want to save a finger. I want to know, Josh, how many fingers are lost on July 4th every year?

[Josh]

Let's see. Oh. Americans spend almost $10 billion on food for every 4th of July. Jeez.

[Ben]

Wow. I mean, that makes sense. What a gorgeous holiday. Burgers, dogs, maybe some chili on your dog, some chips, some pickles. Trying to think. What else?

[Josh]

In 2023, 9,700 people in the US were treated in hospital emergency rooms for fireworks injuries.

[Ben]

Wow.

[Josh]

And eight reported deaths.

[Ben]

I mean, it is. Before I say this, have either of you ever lit your own fireworks?

[Josh]

Yes. She's from Ohio. Are you kidding? They do it at birth.

[Ben]

Okay. Yes, they do. Okay. I'm sorry. What are you Nuts. Like this is. You should have a license. You should need to have a license to light fireworks. Like it's, it's just crazy. No? How scary is that?

[Olivia]

The big ones are wild. Like, not like that, but there's like medium sized ones you might be able to pull off. Yeah, maybe.

[Ben]

But why would I want to. Like, I don't want to lose my hand. For what? The thrill. It's not fun. I'll go on a roller coaster.

[Josh]

But that's the thing is it should never be in your hand. Like if it's on the ground and you have one of those long like barbecue lighters and you can just light the fuse and run away. Like in most cases, even like the little giant sparklers or like a Roman candle. But the problem is people hold them.

[Ben]

Well, they're. Yeah, they're morons. Morons. But like, what if it just like explodes left? Like you're running left and it just shoots left.

[Josh]

It could, but I think the most injurious moment is when people are holding something that explodes because you're just. It becomes a grenade at that point.

[Ben]

Do you remember Jason Pierre Paul from the Giants, like one year coming back from training camp with one hand? He just like, you're. You're a football player and you're lighting. I don't remember that story. I just remember he lost, I guess his finger. A couple of fingers with fireworks. I wonder if he was holding them like a big dummy.

[Josh]

When the Dodgers won the World Series, there were kids in downtown. It's a video that haunts me. And a kid is just, it blows up in his hand and he's in a Dodgers like jersey and. And it's just nubs. Nubs.

[Ben]

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[Josh]

Sheesh. So what are you gonna. You have an injury to your ulna or you have a carpal tunnel? What's going on?

[Ben]

I thought that it was carpal tunnel from balancing my phone on. You know, I use My pinky sort of as a base, Right? When I text, I use the pinky as a base. And I googled and I thought it was carpal tunnel. It then came up that it's probably ulnar nerve. And if you remember, I used to have ulnar nerve entrapment. We think it possibly came from golf, maybe from chopping. Right here it runs. Your hand goes numb in the middle of the night. Terrible pain. I haven't had it in a while, but I think it came back. It reared its ugly head. I went to go into Duane Reade, which is like a cvs. You guys all have them. They don't sell a splint. What are you nuts? So I got tape. I taped my two fingers, and I think I taped it too hard because, Josh, my left pinky is turning blue.

[Josh]

Yeah, clearly. So your body does have a couple mechanisms to tell you when things are fubar. And one of them is turning blue.

[Ben]

It's blue. It's blue. I should probably deal with it. But, yeah, the ulnar nerve is back. I just wanted to update everybody on that.

[Josh]

The ulnar nerner nerve is back. Give us an update on Ruby.

[Ben]

He's gorgeous. Beautiful. He's growing. He's bh. A beautiful, plump boy. Because my wife is just killing it with the feedings. It's fantastic. And. Yeah, just trying to keep him out of the sun. It's very scary. Kids can't, like, they. Zero sun exposure. Zero.

[Josh]

Why?

[Ben]

Because I don't want them to get burned. Can't you have no sun exposure when they're, like, one month? Is that not a thing? Did I make that up?

[Josh]

I think so.

[Ben]

No. They can't be in direct sunlight that I'm positive of because their skin is too fresh. They'll get burned. I'm right.

[Josh]

Well, I think that's true of all kids all the time. Like, yeah, you don't want them to get blasted by sunlight. But I think, like, yeah, a little. For a little sunlight on your kids, probably good.

[Ben]

I don't think so. I think maybe on the kids, I don't think. On the newborn, I don't think they can.

[Josh]

What if they're in the car?

[Ben]

We have a shade.

[Josh]

Okay.

[Ben]

I think. I think I made this up.

[Josh]

I think it's reasonable and probably good, but I don't think it's, like, I wouldn't.

[Ben]

Yeah, it's like, you have to.

[Josh]

I've put them in a. I've walked my kiddo at a month, six weeks, two months, and, you know, like, part of their body like, had a little bit of sun hitting it. They have the awning up, but I'm.

[Ben]

Not like, of course, sorry. Yes. Like, if a hand accidentally catches a ray, it's not going to light on fire. But they're not. I'm teeing you up. They're not rfking in the tanning booth. Okay? They're not doing that. All right, you're teed up. Now go to town.

[Josh]

So there was recently a video of Robert Kennedy, Jr. Captain, Captain Health leaving a tanning salon. And what I will tell you is this.

[Ben]

Respect. He probably looks bad. Like a marshmallow. I look terrible without a tan.

[Josh]

Dude, we all do. Tans are the shit. I have done tanning beds in the past. I had to go do one when I was doing a movie when I was 21 years old and I was going to have a naked scene in the movie the Wackness, which Ben has all the time in the world and still hasn't watched. No kidding. Shit.

[Ben]

I was supposed to watch that last summer.

[Josh]

I mean, all the time in the world because you're watching, you know, Old Girls and Sopranos, you have more time.

[Ben]

And now. And now I'm on to Entourage for the third time. So good.

[Josh]

Watch the Wackness.

[Ben]

Yeah, no, I will, I will, I will.

[Josh]

I only say it because it is such a uniquely New York movie of people. I have to watch it.

[Ben]

I'm a terrible friend. I'm such a good friend. And I'm a terrible friend. This literally takes me from, like, great friend to terrible friend. No, no, you can't be that great if you keep saying that you're going to do something and you don't. What am I? Non committal. What do I lie? What am I? A liar?

[Josh]

Just saying it's on Apple. If you need to Amazon, I will rfk.

[Ben]

Go back to rfk.

[Josh]

So rfk. So I've used tanning beds in the past. I love it. I love having a tan. John Stamos and I would joke with each other because for a while we had the same tanning salon place and we would just text each other when we were there going, I'm in our secret place because everyone looks better with a tan. But unequivocally, for sure. Science says. Science backed proof is in the pudding. Real science, not good. Ng not the best for you. He was leaving a tanning salon. Now I will give him the benefit of the doubt in that. I also saw red light therapy being advertised, which is like alternative holistic, supposed to be great for you and does not have any deleterious effects the way UV beds do. Maybe he was doing that. I doubt it. The guy is brown, brown, brown. So I doubt it. And it's fucking. That's my. What are you nuts? I'm doing it early. It's just like for a guy who espouses everything about how like health, health, health, health, health. There's no. You cannot. I can understand someone being like go out in the sun for 30 minutes a day for an hour. Don't lather yourself in sunblock every minute. Get a little bit of vitamin D. A little sun exposure. Good tanning beds.

[Ben]

Nah, no missing. No tanning beds are no good. They're too extreme. Way too extreme. It's like being anti smoking but being caught with a cigarette. You can't do it. You can't do it. Absolutely not. Absolutely not. Claudia uses these like tanning creams and she's on an all natural journey. There's one with beets, Josh. It make it makes you look pretty tan. It does come off after you shower. So it's a very labor intensive process. But just in case you ever in a pinch, you need to make your face look nice and tan. It's a beet serum that tans you.

[Josh]

I would like to try it.

[Ben]

Pretty healthy. Pretty healthy and probably delicious.

[Josh]

Has Claudia had an alcoholic bev since she gave birth?

[Ben]

Not yet. She's waiting for her birthday next week, July 10th. She is gonna be having a gorgeous spritz. Society first if my life depends on it.

[Josh]

Okay.

[Ben]

And probably also a margarita. Love it. Both of them. She loves a margarita. Even though acid reflux came to her in pregnancy, it has left her in her postpartum journey. But I have to think a margarita would bring it right back.

[Josh]

Right? The shadows, the remnants of acid reflux.

[Ben]

Margaritas are holy smokes. At least for me. They crush me like acid reflux wise destroy. It's just concentrated lime juice. It's too much.

[Josh]

My mother in law makes her famous margaritas and they do look good. I will say.

[Ben]

Are you having a margarita tomorrow? Of course. No alcohol. But are people gonna have margaritas?

[Josh]

A mar. Like a mocktail margarita?

[Ben]

Why not? Sounds like none of the fun. And all the acid.

[Josh]

Yeah, no thanks. Maybe with a prilosec chaser.

[Ben]

Absolutely. You need it. You need it.

[Josh]

The only thing that I could like, the only thing that would even like remotely get me close to feeling like a freebie would be like a cigarette and a happy ending massage. You know what I mean?

[Ben]

Sure works for me.

[Josh]

That would be the only thing even down the periphery where I'd be like, yeah, I could see that. Really making a nice afternoon. I'm down the jigs up on everything else. Olivia. Thoughts.

[Olivia]

Exercise your freedom.

[Josh]

1776.

[Ben]

We haven't smoked cigarettes in way too long. I'm just saying, like, it's been since we shared a cigarette. It's been probably two years.

[Josh]

I know. Good.

[Ben]

No good in that.

[Josh]

No good in that. Random. Random. Park on Houston Street.

[Ben]

I'm going to have a cigarette tomorrow in your honor. I'm going to make sure that Ruby is far away from me and I'm going to have a nice cigarette. And in honor of our July 4th, I'm going to have an American spirit.

[Josh]

Yeah, I want you to be ripping a dart outside and then through the window, Ruby can see you. Just so you start planting seeds about how rad of a dad you are.

[Ben]

Early. Yeah, early. Absolutely. Is there any better phrase than ripping a dart?

[Josh]

Ripping a dart.

[Ben]

Wow. Got him.

[Josh]

Yes.

[Ben]

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[Josh]

Should we get to some stories?

[Ben]

Yeah, sure.

[Josh]

I agree. Okay, this is interesting. Cruz Beckham mocks brother Brooklyn for his many short lived careers as family feud rages on. Those are some fighting words. Cruz Beckham publicly mocked his eldest brother Brooklyn Beckham for his many short lived career careers further fueling rumors of a family feud. The singer, who is the son of David and Victoria Beckham took to Tick Tock over the weekend to share a video from a recent performance of his new single For Ya Love. Yeah, I guess they're fighting. One commenter asked Cruz if he was going to stick with this job or going to become a race car driver next or something. He responded wrong brother mate.

[Ben]

Oh no. Yeah, oh no. All right. Well I guess that's what happens when you grow up with a ton of cash.

[Josh]

My friend recently told me that David Beckham has a real watch habit. Loves a watch by the way.

[Ben]

One of the better habits to have because they increase in value as long as he doesn't lose them. He's in business.

[Josh]

Especially Rolex. Man, they can really.

[Ben]

Yeah, really anything. I mean he's probably buying knowing. Knowing his status. Probably Audemars. Probably Pateks. Probably. What's that? That one? Forget the name of it. Athletes love it.

[Josh]

Richard Mile.

[Ben]

Richard Mile. That's like. I think those start at like a quarter of a million but they only go up in value. Watches are the are in a fantastic investment. I'd love to see his watch collection though.

[Josh]

Well, I've learned. Have you heard about like kind of the process with something like a Rolex?

[Ben]

Tell me.

[Josh]

Basically Rolex has entry level Rolexes that you go to into a Rolex or those are going to be available. A datejust an air King, an explorer, GMT maybe. These are going to range anywhere from like a thousand or 4,000 to maybe 15,000.

[Ben]

By the way, they used to be available. Covid made it so that you can't even go into maybe now finally you can for a while. You couldn't even get a basic watch at Rolex.

[Josh]

Well, I think they create the scarcity. Like I've heard that about Cartier that they actually destroy watches separately.

[Ben]

Year that's true. I don't know why I'm acting like they couldn't just make more.

[Josh]

They totally could.

[Ben]

They could. Yeah, they could. But they control the value of it. That's like saying why doesn't the US just print more money to eliminate its debt? Because then all Of a sudden, the dollar's worth nothing versus if they hold, they hold value because there's a limited number, but continue 4 to 15 grand for the, for the starter watches.

[Josh]

So these are like entry level watches. So if you want, like Daytonas are kind of the most coveted, but. But you want watches that start to enter the 20 to 60 thousand dollars range. Like you need to establish a relationship, right?

[Ben]

Yes.

[Josh]

So if you've got some scratch, then you go, okay, I got a gift. Five people. I got five Olivia's in my life. Don't get any ideas. For Christmas, I'm gonna buy like five, $5,000 datejusts, right?

[Ben]

Yep. Yep.

[Josh]

So you start the relationship and then you say to them, I really have my eye on a white gold Daytona which runs about $60,000 retail. And so what happens is, is that they'll start to call you when you get. They get an allotment and they'll be like. So now two to three to four to five times a year, you gotta be able to say, I'll take it. And you have to be spending anywhere between 100 to $500,000, probably with a high end watch person to be able to get them for retail. Because Rolex knows you could resell it for double or triple.

[Ben]

Immediately. Immediately, yeah.

[Josh]

So they're not gonna. You're gonna be able to get it for the retail price. But I also heard this. They tell you, we don't wanna see this out on the market for three years, and if we do, you're out, you're cut.

[Ben]

Yep.

[Josh]

You're off the list.

[Ben]

So I had this experience. I haven't told you this story yet, Josh. I don't think I've told anybody this story, but I got Claudia Push presents. I got Claudia Birkin, and I got. And I got Claudia. And I got Claudia a Birkin from the Hermes store. So I worked the same way, the same system that you just said I had to work. For those of you that don't know the same exact way that Josh mentioned that you can't just buy a special Rolex. The Birkin is like the bag. You can't go into Hermes and buy it ever. It is impossible. You have to find a person. You have to establish a history. I had to buy like literally a million of these, like, tchotchkes. Thank God at Hermes you can buy like a $500 bowl that you'll never use. Ashtray.

[Josh]

I want the Hermes ashtray.

[Ben]

Exactly.

[Josh]

The only thing I'm bougie about. So nice. I want to put my Keys in it. I want to throw my keys in it.

[Ben]

I have an extra ashtray for Mermes. I'll give it to you.

[Josh]

Great.

[Ben]

It's yours.

[Josh]

Birthday present.

[Ben]

November, next gift. Just pretend that I bought it new.

[Josh]

What color? What color?

[Ben]

It's yours. I think it has an elephant on it. It's pretty sweet.

[Josh]

Red, green, blue, red, green.

[Ben]

I'll take gold trim. I'll send you a picture of it. Whatever. Over like eight months. I had to establish a history. And then one day, lovely Robert gave me a call. He said, ben, we're in business. I go, I do it. It was a lot of money. But when I tell you it was half the price of. If you Google this specific bag, it was half the price because I went through that process and I was able to buy it at the store.

[Josh]

Okay, can we play a game? Can Olivia and I play a game and we'll cut this out if it's.

[Ben]

No, we don't have to cut it out. It's fine. It's fine. Just nobody judge me. This is a huge moment. Okay? This is a huge moment. I should get my wife a beautiful gift. Ok. Huge moment.

[Josh]

You and your wife both do. Well, God bless you.

[Ben]

God bless.

[Josh]

Absolutely. I'm gonna say, Olivia, let's you and I, let's play Price is Right. Okay.

[Ben]

Beautiful. Want any specifics on the bag?

[Josh]

Sure.

[Ben]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Olivia]

Some details.

[Ben]

This is a non. This is a non crazy bag, right? Like they have like ostrich skin and all that crap. And those are insane, right? Those are insane. This is a 25 if you know what that is. Olivia Hermes. Kelly Gold Hardware. Go.

[Josh]

Kelly Ripa. Kelly Rowland. Got it.

[Olivia]

Kelly Catrone. Kelly.

[Ben]

Yes. Brian Kelly. Yes.

[Olivia]

The list goes on. You want to go first?

[Josh]

I'm going to say $29,000.

[Olivia]

I'm going to say $24,000. 500.

[Ben]

If you go over. You're wrong, right?

[Josh]

Yes.

[Ben]

So you're both out. Now, let me tell you, I paid 14,000 for the bag and if you Google that bag right now, it's going for 32,000.

[Josh]

Okay.

[Ben]

The day after you pick it up.

[Josh]

So. Because we're re. We're resellers. That's where our brand goes.

[Ben]

You're resellers. You're resellers. Yeah.

[Josh]

So unreal, dude.

[Ben]

I know.

[Josh]

Beautiful.

[Ben]

Yes. And so now I'm on a list. So the next time they call Josh, if you want one, I'm telling you, you could resell it. It's an amazing business. You do have to wait. But you get them you buy them, you flip them. Same thing with Rolex.

[Josh]

Olivia, just cut this entire section out so my wife doesn't hear. Thank you. No, I'm going to get her a push present this week.

[Ben]

Good.

[Josh]

Number three. What, you need a push present?

[Ben]

No, number three. It can be small. It's fine.

[Josh]

It's wonderful. Okay, let's see if there's any other quick stories. Oh, here's a good one. Here's a good one. Billy Ray Cyrus and girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley have romantic date night in London to support Miley's new film. Billy Ray Cyrus and his girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley stepped out for a romantic date night to support the country singer's daughter Miley Cyrus. New film, Something Beautiful. The Achy Breaky Heart crooners and the Strictly Confidential star walked hand in hand into the Odeon Theater in London. Billy Ray Cyrus looks like a character from wwe Shout Out. He looks like the undertaker, the underbrother.

[Ben]

Yes. Yes, he does.

[Josh]

Elizabeth Hurley is stunning, and it like. She kind of makes my heart flutter.

[Ben]

Billy Ray Cyrus is. What are you nuts? I'm sorry. He just, like. I remember I. I saw him. He performed it. It was like, something for, like. Maybe it was a Trump inauguration. He performed for something. It was like. Lee Greenwald. Is that his name?

[Josh]

I don't know. You were the one at the inauguration. I'm kidding. I'm spreading that rumor. How is the rotunda?

[Ben]

You don't get.

[Josh]

That's where you and I belong. The rotunda.

[Ben]

I'm in. I'm bro. Is it. I'm proud to be American. Is it Lee Greenwald or Lee Greenfield?

[Josh]

I don't know.

[Ben]

You know, his. This song, whatever. He sang and then Billy Ray sang. And just so everybody knows, I was not there. I watched him and he. My God. I think he was like, so blackout drunk. They had to ask him to leave the stage.

[Josh]

It was too long.

[Ben]

It was. He went. They were. They kept trying to get Leon to sing, and he's like, no, I'm gonna sing more. It could break it hard. And it's like, get out of here, Billy Ray. What are you nuts?

[Josh]

He starts doing a mashup unintentionally.

[Ben]

Proud.

[Josh]

To be an American. My icy Briggy American.

[Ben]

For anyone who hasn't seen it, please Google Billy Ray Trump. It was one of the. The most disastrous performances I've ever seen, and it was. It was a treat to watch.

[Josh]

Should I feel bad that every time there's an article about Bianca Sensory leaves nothing to the imagination. And fully edible candy bra and underwear set. That While I think her and her husband are despicable, I am so attracted.

[Ben]

Yes. You're nuts.

[Josh]

She's an absolute, like, knockout, right?

[Ben]

I. I guess. Like, I don't know. She's just, like, so. At least for me, like, so fake and so. She's just always so naked. I, like, I've seen it. I've seen it. I guess maybe at first I was like, oh, she's. She's a nice, voluptuous woman, but she just shows too much. I don't know. I like when there's a little bit of mystery involved.

[Josh]

Totally. I like my ladies. Like, I like my Criss angel show. Mystery. Should we do one speak pipe before nev comes?

[Ben]

One speak pipe. I'll throw you my. What are you nuts? You did yours earlier. And then we go to.

[Josh]

Yeah, Hot. This first one's from Anonymous.

[Olivia]

I am calling in to get your take on something that I have been observing a lot as of late. I walk my dog in a pretty residential area, and I have been noticing an increasing amount of little yard signs that say something along the lines of, no dog pee in this lawn. Is that nuts? And some of the more extreme ones will say something like, I don't pee in your lawn. Don't let your dog pee in mine. Which, if you ask me, are not the same thing. I am not peeing in their lawn. And my dog can't read. My dog doesn't walk up to a yard and say, like, oh, can't pee in this one. Gotta move on to the next one. My dog just has to pee, sees grass, it pees. So what is wrong with a dog peeing in their lawn? And am I supposed to just, like, yank them if he starts peeing? I don't know. Is that nuts, or am I nuts for thinking it's nuts? Thanks, guys.

[Ben]

This is tough. If your dog. If a dog is peeing in an actual lawn, it's no problem at all. It probably, like, it's. It's fertilizer. I don't know. It's fine. It's nothing. But maybe the lawn is actually Astroturf. Josh. Like, sometimes you don't know. Like, sometimes these people's lawns, like, they look like perfectly, like, shaved grass, but it's fake grass and they don't have a pet. So then, like, you're peeing on something that they need to clean. If it's regular grass, I think it's totally nuts. That said, sometimes when dogs pee, they also then take a dump. And maybe he had a bad experience or she had A bad experience where nobody wants to see somebody else's poop in their yard. That's not fun. Regular pee. I think it's a little harsh.

[Josh]

First of all, the big, witty and nuts here is her, I hope joking that her dog can't read.

[Ben]

Yes, for sure. For sure. I would assume a joke.

[Josh]

The sign is for you, dear, to curb that mud of yours. I will say that if you have a lawn or a grass area, that is yours in a high dog trafficked area, it's a pish here and there is fine. But if it's getting pitched on left and right, it'll kill everything because there's urea. Yeah. There's nitrogen. It fucks up the whole soil concentration.

[Ben]

Okay?

[Josh]

So if your neighborhood has a lot of dogs and they love your lawn, you're screwed.

[Ben]

This is interesting. So maybe, Josh, I think we just need a slightly more informative sign. It doesn't need to say don't pee on my lawn. It should said your dogs pee has a byproduct in there that is turning my green lawn brown. If you don't mind, please don't let him. Like, if I knew that, I wouldn't let it happen. I always thought, for whatever reason that you pee on a lawn. No big deal.

[Josh]

It's also just not public property. It is private fair.

[Ben]

I think it's hard when you live, though. Like, it sounds like she lives in like a cul de sac and she's like walking him around or her around and like, I don't know, it's like concrete and then house, house, house. Maybe. I'm thinking that's the only thing that I can think of. Yeah.

[Josh]

I just think you kind of gotta be.

[Ben]

You're right. It's private property, though.

[Josh]

In charge of your dog. Like, if people don't want it. Like if the sign is up, they don't want it. And you just have to honor that. And you. I don't think you have any grounds.

[Ben]

I agree. I agree.

[Josh]

Look at us.

[Ben]

I agree.

[Josh]

Do you want to give your Woody nuts moment of the week?

[Ben]

What was yours again?

[Josh]

It was our secretary of health, Robert Kennedy.

[Ben]

Yes. Absolutely. Totally nuts. What else is a. What are you nuts, Josh? Stevia in the raw.

[Josh]

Okay.

[Ben]

What are you nuts? Yeah. Like, how aggressive of a name for a sugar substitute. Stevia in the raw. I'm just saying, this is. You need a rebrand. It's too much. I think of raw dogging. Okay. I'm thinking of Hardy sexual intercourse. Yep. And. Yeah, so that's it. Stevia in the raw.

[Josh]

Raw dog.

[Ben]

What are you, nuts? You know what else is nuts, Josh? Not giving five stars to our beautiful Fourth of July episode where we only spoke about Fourth of July for three minutes. Okay?

[Josh]

We talked.

[Ben]

We did it. Listen to us wherever you get your podcast, okay? Watch us on YouTube. YouTube is great. You should watch and listen and listen and watch Benny and Joshi watching and listening all at the same time. It is the circus. And Mondays and Thursdays. We will see you next time.

[Olivia]

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