Macrodosing: Best of Macrodosing 2025 | Part 2

Podcast: Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter
Host: Barstool Sports
Air Date: December 30, 2025

Episode Overview

This “Best of” episode stitches together a blend of the show’s classic irreverence and deep-diving conversation, capturing the spirit of Macrodosing—part brain “tickling,” part hot takes, part group therapy. The crew, led by Arian Foster and PFT Commenter (Big T), alongside their cast of regulars, cover everything from petty car scams and the evolution of wedding merch to wild Disney heists, NFL NIL deals, and (of course) cannibalism, with a healthy dose of political commentary and Halloween candy rankings.

Key Topics and Timestamps

1. Getting Scammed at the Car Wash (00:13–08:38)

• Big T’s Weekend ‘Scam’
  Big T recounts a suspicious encounter: a man offers unsolicited dent repair at a car wash. The team breaks down the red flags, from the “put your foot on the brake” request to a dubious epoxy cover-up.
  • Big T: “I always say, like, I’m mentally tough, I’m immune to being brainwashed... but I think I got taken for 150 bucks.” (03:55)
  • Arian: “Maybe I’m dumb. What was the purpose of putting your foot on the brake?” (04:16)
  • Key Insights:
    • Car dent repair scams often follow an identical ‘pitch.’
    • Regret is more about being fooled than the money lost.
    • Online validation of the scam.

Memorable Moment:
Big T’s blend of embarrassment and hope—maybe he just got a bargain, maybe he got hustled.

2. The Disney Springs Heist & Defining ‘Heist Movies’ (09:00–19:00)

• A Crime as Art
  Aryan brings up a recent non-violent heist: a scuba-suited thief steals $20,000 from a Disney Springs restaurant.

  • Aryan: “If you commit a crime non-violently that is so funny or cool sometimes, you deserve to get away with it.” (09:00)
  • Group discusses inside-jobs, classic bank robbing, and the nuances of what counts as a heist.

• Best Heist Movie Debate
  A passionate argument erupts over what is, and isn’t, a heist film—“National Treasure” vs. “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Heat,” “The Town,” and even “Inception.”

  • Aryan: “The best heist movie ever made is Disney’s National Treasure.” (14:11)
  • Aaron/Big T: “That’s not a heist; the goal wasn’t to steal anything.” (15:27)
  • Timestamps for highlights:
    • National Treasure debate: (14:11–18:52)
    • Recs: (19:00–21:44)

Notable Quote:
“You need a crew. This is what I love about heist movies—you’ve got to have your intel guy, your comms guy, your lock-picking guy...” – Aaron (12:32)

3. Acting, Artistry, and Favorite Films (21:44–28:49)

• Do Actors Matter?
  Aryan is skeptical: all actors feel “the same to me”; it’s about the story, not the performer.
  • Big T/Aaron: Counter that certain actors elevate material (Tom Hanks, Denzel, Nicolas Cage, etc.).
  • Aaron: “I don’t think you have a love for the arts like that.” (24:16)
  • Big T’s Analysis: “Story has a lot to do with it...” (25:27)
  • A brief foray into the merit (or lack thereof) of star-studded casts.

Notable Films Mentioned:
Shawshank Redemption (Aryan’s #1), Training Day, My Cousin Vinny, Book of Eli, The Town, Hell or High Water, Alpha Dog.

4. The Donner Party & Cannibalism (29:14–47:18)

• A Historic Deep Dive with Humor The crew shifts gears into the grim realities of the Donner Party’s ordeal—starvation, failed attempts at drawing straws for who gets eaten, debates over the tastiest body parts, and the dark humor of history.
  • Dana: “They cooked their own dogs... hunted mice... canvas soup was a delicacy.” (30:11)
  • Big T: “I feel like everyone should know how to fish. Back then, every man should’ve known how to fish.” (32:01)
  • Favorite Cannibalism Cuts/Office ‘Edibility’ Rankings: Who in the Barstool office would be tastiest? Lighthearted macabre speculation abounds. (38:48)

Memorable Moment:
”Your next Mount Rushmore should be: dudes you want to eat.” – Dana (38:47)
Timestamps: Cannibalism chat and cut rankings (35:49–44:25)

5. NIL, College Football, and the Saudi Question (48:30–52:49)

• Who Would Take Saudi Money First?
  Speculation about which colleges would be first to accept Saudi investment for athletes’ NIL deals; Auburn and LSU top the list.
  • Aryan: “They’ll do anything to win. LSU as well... stole money from a children’s hospital.” (48:55)
  • Discussion: Player payments, coaching buyouts, ethics, and transfer portal impact.

6. Wedding Culture & The Rise of Wedding Merch (71:39–80:00)

• Weddings as Competitive Performance
  Aryan asks: has social media turned weddings into an “arms race”?
  • Aaron: “We used to have Bridezilla—this was our era... but women always wanted it to be this extravagant flower party.” (73:03)
  • Trend Watch: Wedding merch—hats, t-shirts, even possible commercialized “merch tables” at weddings. (75:38)

Best Merch Quote:
“Wedding merch would be fire, dog... If the merch is cracked!” – Aaron (74:43, 77:33)

7. Pumpkins, Pregnancy, and the Existence of Big Goldfish (87:12–90:45)

• On Pumpkins’ Rise: From Irish immigrant folklore to pumpkin spice everything.
• Pregnancy and the Miracle of Life:
  Mackenzie: “I don’t like living creatures in me. Good thing I’m not a woman, you know?” (90:03)
• Big Goldfish Existence Debate:
  Aaron googles and is astonished: “Holy shit—they get this big? Can you eat them?” (89:26)

8. Golf (and Social) Drama: Luke Kwan’s Invitational Debacle (103:24–118:52)

• Internet Invitational Golf Fiasco
  Big T details his sour partnership with golf YouTuber Luke Kwan, who overslept, showed a lackadaisical attitude, and failed the basic standard of teamwork.
  • Aaron: “He started that. I will reciprocate the energy you give me.” (111:41)
  • Big T: “Once Luke got there...we could have won. We used both my approach shots. But, yeah, it was tough sledding.” (113:25, 116:33)
• Lessons About Ego, Sportsmanship, and Content Creation

9. Congressional Baseball Game, Sports and Policy (119:32–129:08)

• Why Do Democrats Always Lose the Congressional Baseball Game?
  Stats: Outscored 83–31 over five games; Dems searching for a ringer.
  • Congressman: “The Republicans start their practices earlier in the morning... We need to step up our game.”
• Broader Issue:
  Using sports to build bipartisan relationships; flag football game is bipartisan.

Favorite Burn:
“I want to know your thoughts on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s evolution in her diplomacy... I think it’s fully self serving.” – Congressman (124:10–124:36)

10. Social Media’s Effect on Politics (125:44–129:08)

• Social Media: Incentivizing Extremism
  • Big T: “Politicians shouldn’t be on social media.”
  • Congressman: “Could not agree more. This is like fuel on the fire of all the bad incentives... The algorithms reward the bad, divisive stuff.” (127:18, 127:27)

Annotation:
Brief reflection on Chuck Schumer’s “Get the hell out of here with the car tax” video as a sign of how politicians clown for clicks now.

11. Meet Django—Aaron’s Reluctant Puppy Love (129:39–144:17)

• Aaron gets a dog (again, but for real):
  The group celebrates Django “Unchained” Foster joining the squad. Discussion of puppy-raising pains, puppy vs. human baby (Aaron insists baby is easier), and children/dog dynamics.
  • Big T: “You could say he’s unchained.” (132:28)
  • Aaron: “He’s a right now dog... pissed 3 times in my room.” (130:26)
  • On housebreaking: “I think it’s easier to raise a human.” (141:24)

12. Closing Political Banter & Conspiracy Watch (146:31–158:43)

• On Nancy Mace & Charleston Airport Meltdown:
  Humor, gender politics, and the absurdity of tweet-wars with airports.
• Anna Paulina Luna’s Jewish SS Grandfather
• Turning Point USA Fest—Comedic Analysis of Speaker Lineup
• Epstein Files Drop Imminent:
  Panel debates what bombshells (if any) remain.
  • Dana: “Do y’all think we get another arrest?” (158:13)
  • Political Commentator: “I don’t think so... Jean Luc Brunel... also found hanging in his cell.” (158:19–158:43)

Additional Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Cannibalism Teamwork:
  “If you’re the only person that’s against eating somebody, you’re going to be the first one eaten.” – Dana (35:08)
• On Adulthood:
  “Every man should know how to buy food at a supermarket. I definitely do.” – Big T (32:11)
• On Halloween Candy:
  “Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup—number one with a bullet.” – Big T (97:00) “KitKat’s in the running for my one.” – Aryan (97:00)

Tone and Takeaways

Typical Macrodosing:

• Irreverent but intellectually curious
• Deep dives with casual, playful debates
• Self-aware laughs at themselves and society at large
• Equal parts group chat, brain candy, and late-night dorm room discussion

For Listeners Who Missed It:

• You’ll hear stories (some embarrassing), strong opinions about movies and candy, actual learning about history, sports politics, and a running meta-game of irony and camaraderie.
• Through humorous, sometimes ridiculous debates, you’ll get a surprisingly honest look at American culture, from the scam economy to what drives wedding expenses and the side effects of being extremely online.

Suggested First Stops:

• Scammed at the Car Wash (00:13–08:38)
• Donner Party Deep Dive (29:14–47:18)
• Wedding Merch Marketing Plan (71:39–80:00)
• Luke Kwan Invitational Drama (103:24–118:52)
• Django Foster’s Introduction (129:39–144:17)
• Congressional Baseball Game & Political Social Media Critique (119:32–129:08)

(For brevity, a full list of movie, political, and candy rankings is omitted but can be supplied in detail if desired. Skipped: ads, intro/outro, non-content segments as requested.)