Good Guys – "The Subscription Service Nobody Wanted"
Podcast: Good Guys (Dear Media)
Episode Date: September 22, 2025
Hosts: Josh Peck & Ben Soffer
Episode Overview
In this episode, Josh Peck and Ben Soffer deliver their trademark blend of banter, candid confessions, and comedic rants on everything from body image and masculinity to subscription services no one asked for, viral celebrity scandals, and awkward waxing mishaps. The duo debates “reverse OnlyFans,” brainstorm the “trad dad” lifestyle, and field listener questions about birthdays, inheritances, and etiquette—always with irreverence and a hint of chaos.
Key Discussion Points & Segments
Friendship Dynamics, Gaslighting, and Ancient Caves
[00:26–03:08]
- Josh and Ben riff on their back-and-forth dynamic, joking about who instigates their playful spats.
- The conversation devolves into an imaginary scenario in a cave, debating societal norms around sexuality and male intimacy.
- Notable Quote:
"You are the creator of the button. Once you have created the button, then I use it."
— Ben [00:54]
Social Constructs, Heels for Men & Body Image
[02:17–05:37]
- Ben describes how society suppresses male expression and fun, lamenting the loss of past fashions like men wearing heels.
- Josh and Ben fantasize about becoming the faces of a men’s heel campaign ("meals").
- Discussion shifts to body insecurities, with Josh sharing his experiences as an actor trying to avoid shirtless scenes.
- Josh recounts a $35K brand deal involving nude underpants at SXSW.
- Notable Quote:
"Could you imagine flat feet Peck over here as the face of Jimmy Choo? Me and four-inch stiletto strutting."
— Josh [03:08]
Embracing Insecurities & Shirtless Podcasting
[05:37–08:07]
- Ben discusses his own journey with body insecurities, especially as a teenager, and how he’s come to terms with features he once hid. He proceeds to take his shirt off during the episode.
- Josh jokes about Ben’s "sweater vest" shoulder hair.
- Both reflect on changing attitudes toward body image as they age.
Monetizing the Show: Reverse OnlyFans & Patreon Ideas
[08:10–10:48]
- The hosts brainstorm creating a Patreon, offering additional casual, topical episodes, possibly even a daily "Benny and Joshi Morning Show."
- Joke about a "reverse OnlyFans": starting naked and having fans pay to put more clothes on.
- Notable Quote:
"We should do the reverse OnlyFans. We start naked and people pay us to put clothes on."
— Josh [08:10]
GLP1s, Glucose Obsession, and Ad Breaks
[10:48–14:20]
- Ben leans into his self-deprecating humor about body issues, segues into a conversation about dieting, metabolic health, and paid partnership ads.
Fart Jokes, Locker Rooms & Energy Drink Marketing Schemes
[14:20–19:54]
- Lively debate over fart etiquette at home and in gym locker rooms, parenting boys, and childhood embarrassment.
- Ben pitches wild energy drink marketing concepts (advertising on porn sites, product placement).
- Notable Quote:
"Celsius, you should really be advertising in porn."
— Ben [17:12] - The hosts obsess over favorite energy drink flavors, especially Celsius kiwi guava.
Houston's-Themed Dinners & Homecooked Love Languages
[20:02–24:17]
- Josh recounts an elaborate Houston's-inspired home dinner—spinach artichoke dip, kale chicken salads, sushi rolls, and ice cream cake—lovingly orchestrated by family.
- Ben shares his passion for cooking for his wife as an expression of love and his foray into baking (sourdough starter, "Mrs. Doughfire").
- Notable Quote:
"It's trad dad season."
— Ben [23:36]
Trad Dad Life, Sourdough Starters & Spinning Butter?
[24:17–29:19]
- Ben defines the "trad dad" lifestyle and suggests gender roles in the kitchen are ripe for play or sharing.
- Inspired, Ben pitches a bizarre business: a spin class where bikes churn butter during the workout.
Group Fitness & the Anatomy of Bad Workout Equipment
[29:17–30:41]
- Ben laments spin classes due to uncomfortable bike seats; both reminisce about CrossFit, tailbone pain, and inequities in exercise gear.
Viral Scandals: Kiss Cam Chaos
[30:41–33:22]
- Hosts dissect the "Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal" involving ex-astronomer execs, debating public shaming, viral culture, and celebrity missteps.
- Contributor Olivia weighs in on body language and "getting caught" on camera.
Thin Skins: Celebrity Body Shaming & Charlie Sheen's Liposuction
[33:22–35:13]
- Discussion of a news item: Charlie Sheen getting lipo after being called "fatso" by a sex worker.
- The hosts relate with self-deprecation and speculate on how to bounce back from such blows.
Listener Call-ins (Speak Pipes)
1. Awkward Waxing Story
[36:03–43:00]
- Hilarious caller story of a Brazilian wax gone awry—being asked to hold her cheeks apart, mid-wax, and getting complimented on her manicure in a vulnerable state.
- Ben proposes at-home solutions and rails against the indignity of impersonal strip mall waxing.
2. Gifts, Cars, and App-Controlled Air
[43:00–44:58]
- Quick pivot to luxury vehicles: Josh touts the benefits of pre-cooling his Tesla for family comfort. Ben despises stepping into a hot car but notes he occasionally enjoys a "self-sabotage" roasted leather seat (and questions his own psychology for it).
Birthday Scheduling Woes—Christmas Babies
[49:18–51:52]
- Call-in from a parent whose child was born on Christmas: how to separate birthday and holiday? Josh recommends a split celebration (early party with friends, low-key family gathering on the day), while Ben jokes about the hazards of raising a "Christmas freak."
"Who Gives a Rat?": Inventing New Expressions & Gen Alpha Slang
[51:52–55:24]
- Banter about birthday "weeks," inventing the phrase "who gives a rat," and riffing on new viral Gen Alpha lingo ("skibidi," "scram").
- Both reminisce about Sacha Baron Cohen as a comedic hero.
Inheritance Ethics: Does the Long-Lost Sibling Get a Share?
[55:42–62:49]
- Major question from a caller: When a secret half-brother emerges (from a one night stand pre-mother), should he share in the grandparental trust fund?
- Ben argues, yes, "children of" is clear, and legally AND morally, the newfound sibling gets an equal portion.
- Josh shares his own familial estrangement and muses about untapped inheritance—leading to comedy about legal commercials.
- Olivia, guest contributor, adds practical context about executors, legal requirements, and real family dynamics.
"What Are You, Nuts?": Weekly Grievance Segment
[63:07–66:41]
- Josh’s “What Are You Nuts?” of the week: Pediatric dentist scheduling only during school hours—impractical for parents.
- Ben’s “What Are You Nuts?”: Rant on Uber Black—being sent an Infiniti instead of a Suburban or Escalade, paying premium for non-premium rides.
Outro & Call to Action
[66:44–67:10]
- The Good Guys urge listeners for five-star ratings, subscriptions, and to check the show on all platforms. Monday & Thursday drops!
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “We start naked and people pay us to put clothes on.” — Josh [08:10]
- “You are the creator of the button.” — Ben [00:54]
- “If you paid for it already, get your money’s worth. Maybe say something back like, 'Yeah—badass.'” — Ben (on Charlie Sheen's experience) [35:00]
- “I’m on day nine of my sourdough starter. I’m feeding that bitch every day.” — Ben [22:44]
- “Trad dad season.” — Ben [23:36]
- “Forget OnlyFans, do a reverse OnlyFans, start naked and pay us to put clothes on.” — Josh [08:10]
- “Celsius, you should really be advertising in porn.” — Ben [17:12]
- “Who gives a rat?” — Ben [52:05]
- “Morally? But morally, I want more money.” — Josh [58:44]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [00:26] Friendship & Gaslighting, Cave Wheel Bit
- [02:51] Heels for Men, Body Image
- [05:37] Insecurities & Shirtless Antics
- [08:10] Reverse OnlyFans & Patreon
- [14:20] Fart Etiquette, Locker Room Life
- [17:12] Energy Drink Placement in Porn
- [20:02] Houston’s at Home/Dinner Story
- [22:44] Sourdough & Trad Dad Chat
- [29:17] Spin Class & Fitness Equipment
- [30:41] Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal
- [33:22] Charlie Sheen’s Liposuction Story
- [36:03] Listener Waxing Nightmare
- [43:00] Car Cooling, App Hacks
- [49:18] Christmas Birthday Dilemma
- [55:42] Inheritance Morality Question
- [63:07] Weekly “What Are You Nuts?” Segment
Episode Tone & Language
The episode is laid-back, irreverent, and packed with spontaneous humor and relatable anecdotes. Josh and Ben’s playful rapport and willingness to overshare keeps the tone personal and entertaining, with plenty of explicit, tongue-in-cheek jokes. Frequent callbacks to Jewish culture, pop culture references, and off-the-cuff rants spice up the banter.
Summary for the Curious Listener
If you missed this episode, you’ll get a hearty dose of laughs, relatable grievances (kids’ dentist scheduling, Uber letdowns), and surprisingly thoughtful conversations about family, body image, and the ethics of inheritance. The true charm is in the moments between the topics: recipes for "trad dad" happiness, brainstorming disruptive subscription models, and the awkward reality of butt waxing and farting at home.
Josh and Ben’s "subscription service nobody wanted" is, in reality, the honest, laugh-out-loud therapy session we could all use twice a week.
For advice, laughs, or anonymous confessions, check out more at Good Guys every Monday and Thursday.