Hey Riddle Riddle – Episode #370: Little Miss 2nd Breakfast w/ Zach Reino

Release Date: August 20, 2025
Host: Headgum | Panelists: Adal Rifai, Erin Keif, John Patrick Coan (JPC)
Guest: Zach Reino

Overview

In this energetic, joke-packed episode, improvisers Adal, Erin, and JPC are joined by the multi-talented Zach Reino (Off Book, Stugo) for a riddle-solving, improv-laden adventure. They reminisce about LA recording sessions, riff about awkward restaurant experiences, dig into their personal LARPing and Ren Faire escapades, and, amidst much laughter, churn out improv scenes sparked by riddles, listener prompts, and personal stories. As usual, the episode features more tangents, bits, and running jokes than actual riddles—but that’s part of the show’s chaotic charm.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Welcome Back to LA (02:45–04:40)

• The cast reunites in Los Angeles, recalling previous "Hollywood Nights" recording trips.
• Erin notes the studio has changed locations; they’re unsure where the old one even was.
• The group sets the Hollywood tone with Zach, who jokes, “I'm the least Hollywood person you could have found. And yet here I am. And yet I live here.” (04:01, Zach)

2. “Mr. Second Breakfast” and Hobbit Banter (04:10–06:52)

• Zach riffs on seeing the Lord of the Rings Hobbits in Hollywood, leading to jokes about “Mr. Second Breakfast.”
• The group imagines scenarios where a server shames a repeat breakfast customer:
  • “Whoa, Mr. Second Breakfast.” (05:00, Adal)
  • “Mrs. Second Breakfast is my mother, thank you very much.” (06:16, Zach)
• Discussion veers into “Little Miss” and “Mr. Men” book nostalgia and how those labels would feel as insults.

3. Service Industry Stories & Waiter Banter (07:06–08:58)

• Adal recounts a Portland brunch where a sassy waiter tells him:
  • “Have you ever worked in the service industry? …It shows, honey.” (07:29, Adal quoting)
• Zach describes a laissez-faire tiki bar server in LA, leading to jokes about customer energy and “quadruple threats” in performance.

4. LARPing Tales & Improv (09:01–16:03)

• Erin and Zach reveal a past meet-up at a LARP event where Erin was a first-timer, “Eat, Pray, LARPing.”
• They detail the mechanics of LARPing, vampires attacking, and the escapist appeal (“cosplaying too scared to walk down the street as a woman”).
• Improv scene: Zach and Erin as exes who unexpectedly meet at a LARP event, remaining in-character (“Alas, the bridge is not to go up this hour...” (13:28, Aaron)).

5. Ren Faire, Improv, and Fan Encounters (16:04–18:58)

• Zach talks about playing a bard in LARP, singing about mundane joys (like waiting for cake) and “vibing” at such events, versus those who want combat.
• The group riffs on theme park jobs, with Adal suggesting Zach would excel at musical improv for park visitors (“You and Jess would be killer at it.” (17:52, Adal))
• JPC and Zach lament that jobs like “Turtle Talk with Crush” are coveted; they joke about podcast fans recognizing them at events.

6. Riddles for Kids & “Catch the Death Blade” (20:13–27:30)

• Erin introduces a set of kid-friendly riddles, invoking siblings Oliver and Liam, devoted listeners.
• First riddle derails into a scene where Zach and JPC are the only members of a too-enthusiastic Ultimate Frisbee club:
  • “Catch the Death Blade… fight gravity.” (24:34, JPC/Zach)
• Scenes spiral into acapella jokes and musical outbursts (“Counting Crows, Mr. Jones, can I talk to my friend for a second?” (26:13, Zach))

7. Spinning, Carousel, and Ballet for Children of Divorce (31:41–37:04)

• Riddles continue: fireworks, carousels.
• Improv scene: children in a ballet class specifically for “Children of Divorce,” with running gags about three breakfasts and cheap classes. (“This is Miss Carol’s ballet school for Children of Divorce.” (32:42, Aaron))

8. Favorite Movies, Rewatches & Comfort Watching (48:09–49:56)

• Zach reveals he rarely rewatches movies, only TV shows.
• Erin admits to watching the film "RRR" five times:
  • “That’s more than I’ve seen any movie.” (48:40, Zach)

9. Listener Riddles from Jordan & Improv—“Rubber” (50:52–56:41)

• Erin introduces “trick” riddles with wordplay (e.g., colonel/Kernal).
• Improv: Adal plays a drunken general haphazardly promoting soldiers, leading to hijinks about military hierarchy and Ruber—a ride share app where everyone is rude.
  • “I can’t be in my own pants? You’re telling me…” (54:50, Adal)
  • “He can’t be an Uber anymore, so he has to use Ruber.” (56:18, JPC)

10. Rideshare Small Talk & The Social Contract (57:32–62:22)

• Erin’s “Hot Take”: people who want to monologue at you as Uber drivers should result in a discount:
  • “If you’re going to be a man… and you want to talk at me, I should get a discount.” (58:14, Aaron)
• Discussion swerves into memories about early Lyft culture, with JPC recalling an awkward anti-Semitic comment from a Chicago driver.

11. Improv: Jungle Cruise Guide with Relationship Overshare (62:22–65:23)

• Zach, as a Jungle Cruise guide, keeps slipping awkward personal details about his failed date with his boss Kylie into the spiels.
  • “That’s Kylie, I’m going to see her again…” (62:58, Zach)
• The ride gets derailed by personal drama, culminating in guests giving him dating advice.

12. Disney Jobs & Lightning Bugs (65:53–69:22)

• The group plays a game: could they convincingly impersonate Disneyland ride operators (Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc.) to win $10 billion or avoid death?
• They agree some roles (Jungle Cruise punning) would be a stretch, but others are easier (“All I had to do was float—100%.” (67:57, Aaron))

13. More Jordan Riddles — Quickfire Round (71:34–73:41)

• Riddles about ticks, cables, dribbling—leading to more wordplay and puns.
• Improv: dog teaches tennis, leading to “Rimbledon” and jokes about Air Bud.

14. Plugs & Sign-offs (76:08–78:19)

• Zach plugs Off Book’s live tour and the new animated series "Stugo" on Disney (“I’m a voice on a show called Stugo that dropped its entirety on Disney today.” (76:36, Zach))
• The cast plugs other projects and encourage listeners to watch Zach's YouTube content, the “mock trial” episode, and Adal gives a shoutout to voice actor Jim Cummings for his prolific career.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On LARPing:
  “Eat, Pray, LARPing—I went to a LARP event…and you wouldn’t believe it. The weekend I decided to go, it gets attacked by vampires.” (10:12–10:30, Aaron)
• On Improv Jobs at Theme Parks:
  “If there was a musical element of, like, singing songs about people passing by…would be a killer job.” (17:52, Adal)
• On “Mr. Second Breakfast”:
  “Whoa, Mr. Second Breakfast…That sounds like a waiter shaming someone.” (05:00, Adal)
• On Rideshare Monologues:
  “If you want to talk at me, I should get a discount on my ride.” (58:14, Aaron)
• On Uber for Rudeness:
  “He can’t be an Uber anymore…he has to use Ruber, which is rude Uber where you’re allowed to be rude to the driver.” (56:13, Zach/JPC)
• On “Children of Divorce” Ballet:
  “This is Miss Carol’s ballet school for Children of Divorce—so we’re all in the same boat here.” (32:42, Aaron)
• On Rewatching Movies:
  “That’s more than I’ve seen any movie!” (48:40, Zach in disbelief on Erin’s fifth “RRR” rewatch)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Welcome/LA banter: 02:45–04:40
• “Mr. 2nd Breakfast”/Hobbits: 04:10–06:52
• Service industry tales: 07:06–08:58
• LARPing & Improv: 09:01–16:03
• Ren Faire & Improv jobs discussion: 16:04–18:58
• Kids riddles & “Catch the Death Blade” scene: 20:13–27:30
• Ballet school for Children of Divorce scene: 31:41–37:04
• Favorite movies & rewatch habits: 48:09–49:56
• Jordan’s Riddles & Ruber improv: 50:52–56:41
• Rideshare small talk discourse: 57:32–62:22
• Jungle Cruise overshare improv: 62:22–65:23
• Disney jobs—could you fake it?: 65:53–69:22
• Rapid-fire riddles & tennis dog improv: 71:34–73:41
• Plugs & sign-offs: 76:08–78:19

Tone and Language

The episode is fast-paced, irreverent, and full of playful banter. It showcases the hosts’ improvisational flair, endless inside jokes, and a willingness to riff on any subject. The cast’s comedic timing and chemistry keep even the wildest tangents entertaining, blending sharp wit, goofball humor, and sincere storytelling about their lives and creative work.

For New Listeners

This episode is a perfect snapshot of Hey Riddle Riddle’s chaotic, comedy-driven style. If you like improv, witty tangents, and silly takes on brain teasers—with plenty of genuine camaraderie—this is your kind of show. And yes, between jokes about vampires, Air Bud, and “Mr. Second Breakfast,” a few riddles do get solved.