Hey Riddle Riddle – Patreon Preview #342: Chatterbox 29

Release Date: September 26, 2025
Hosts: Adal Rifai, Erin Keif, John Patrick Coan (JPC)
Episode Theme:
A conversational “Chatterbox” installment of Hey Riddle Riddle, where the cast spends quality time recapping recent adventures (like an Oasis reunion concert), reminiscing about VIP concert experiences, riffing on the podcast’s in-jokes, answering listener questions about original theme songs, and showcasing the laid-back, improvisational fun that makes the show a cult favorite.

Main Episode Themes

• Music Memories: The hosts bond over recent and past concert experiences, with a special focus on Oasis and the surreal perks of artist access at music festivals.
• Sanctioned Silliness: Extended riffing about backstage chaos, obscure concert VIP perks, and winking inside jokes about their dynamic.
• Listeners' Questions: The group enthusiastically debates their favorite custom theme songs written for the show by Arnie Parrott.
• Signature Banter: The hosts play with recurring bits, including fictional ad reads and increasingly ridiculous hypothetical scenarios.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Oasis Reunion Experience

[01:15–03:13]

• Aaron’s Recent Oasis Concert: Aaron recounts seeing Oasis at Soldier Field, describing a “killer” show and naming “Don’t Look Back in Anger” as the true singalong highlight.

  • “Absolutely. Killer show. Sounded fantastic. Don’t Look Back in Anger was one of the highlights... Wonderwall ended the show. Champagne Supernova. Killer, killer show. Absolutely delightful.” – Aaron [02:52]

• Band Dynamics: The gang discusses the notorious Gallagher brothers’ animosity.

  • “Two people have never hated each other more than the Oasis brothers and their little hate filled fun fest.” – Casey [01:46]

• Reluctance About Reunions: JPC jokes about how only a true onstage meltdown might entice him to attend.

  • “If the tour had gone to other cities... and I had heard, oh, it’s a meltdown between these two, they are not having it with each other on this tour, then I would be like, yes, I will go see that.” – JPC [03:23]

2. Memories from Lollapalooza’s Artist Lounge

[03:34–06:14]

• Liam Gallagher’s Legendary Meltdown: Aaron and JPC recall watching Liam Gallagher storm off stage after minimal songs, blaming “haunted” speakers.

  • “Liam was going on with that band, and he went on at LollaPalooza, played I wanna say one song, and then stormed off stage. Cause he said, like, the speakers were haunted.” – Aaron [04:05]

• Backstage Perks & Absurdity: The hosts describe experiencing festivals as artists, being shuttled in golf carts, and collecting swag (like free shoes and “Twix Koozies”).

  • “In the artist area, there’s all this stuff where it’s like Vans has a little pop up... I want those shoes. And they’re like, here you go. And then you’re like, I own these now.” – Aaron [06:14]
  • “I still have a Twix Koozie...” – JPC [06:25]
  • “Twix Koozie sounds like a really hard sex move.” – Eric [06:46]

• VIP Ruins ‘Regular’ Shows: JPC admits the backstage experience “ruined” normal concert-going for him.

  • “That was the first time I’ve ever been VIP at a concert and absolutely ruined my experience for the future.” – JPC [05:25]

3. Off-the-Rails Banter & Inside Jokes

[07:12–08:07]

• Group Dynamic and Adult Humor: The hosts riff on the idea of having had a secretive group “threesome,” blending mock surprise with competitive one-upmanship.
  • “I want everyone to comment a number... of how surprised you would be if we had one threesome in 2018.” – Eric [07:23]
  • “Write comment below who you thought came first, who came second, who came third, or not at all.” – Aaron [07:32]
  • “JPC came first and then third, and the two of us didn’t come at all.” – Eric [07:39]

4. Listener Q&A – Favorite Arnie Parrott Songs

[13:21–16:42]

• Picking Favorites: The trio glowingly recalls their top picks among the many theme songs written for the show by Arnie Parrott.
  • “My three are the first D&D theme. The Folderol and Diddly, the Addledee Daddly JPC, Ain’t Onino and Akifidiki. That one. That one's so good.” – Eric [13:54]
  • “My number one favorite of all time is the Riddle High ‘Get Bent As We Go’... The lyric ‘We’re just some children and we’re figuring it out as we go’ is so funny.” – Eric [14:17]
  • “‘Wet Wet Waters’... The reason why I love that is... it is kind of apropos of nothing like fatherhood and attendance at a water park have nothing to do with one another. That line always tickles me.” – Casey [14:51]
  • “‘Hater Theme’. It’s just so catchy.” – Aaron [15:08]
  • “‘Wake Up’ theme from the JPC 9000 series... that one in particular, I think is just like genuinely, like, quite beautiful.” – [Unknown/Unclear] [15:36]
  • “I remember when I commissioned Arnie for that one, I gave him like, very little instruction... He just kind of went with a vibe. And I think that that turned out so, so well.” – JPC [16:06]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Oasis Fandom:
  “To me, they’re the last, like, rock stars... I feel like Liam Gallagher is the last remaining rock star that tracks.” – Aaron [01:58]

• On VIP Festival Life:
  “You never see or have to interact with a single other person. It’s truly such a wild way to experience a concert.” – Casey [05:46]

• On Backstage Swag:
  “Nobody was like, hey, this guy can’t have the shoes. He’s not very cool... I just get the shoes.” – Casey [06:14]

• On Theme Songs:
  “‘We’re just some children and we’re figuring it out as we go’ is so funny.” – Eric (on “Get Bent As We Go”) [14:17]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Oasis Concert Recap: [01:15–03:13]
• Lollapalooza Artist Area Memories: [03:34–06:14]
• VIP vs. Regular Festival Experience: [05:25]
• Twix Koozie/Adult Banter: [06:25–07:03]
• Listener Q&A – Favorite Theme Songs: [13:21–16:42]

Listener Takeaways

• Expect playful tangents and behind-the-scenes stories: The episode is classic Hey Riddle Riddle—heavy on irreverent banter, music nostalgia, self-deprecation, and improv energy.
• Arnie Parrott’s music is integral to the show: The heartfelt discussion of his contributions celebrates the quirky, catchy spirit that fuels the podcast fandom.
• The group’s chemistry shines: Whether gently roasting each other or spiraling into ridiculous bits, their warmth and wit are the real stars.

Final note: If you love the loose, joyous energy of Hey Riddle Riddle, this Chatterbox episode is a treasure trove of stories, jokes, and podcast lore—no riddles required!