Noble Blood: "Introducing: SNAFU with Ed Helms - Season Four!"

Released: October 8, 2025
Host: Ed Helms (Guest appearance on Noble Blood)

Episode Overview

This episode of Noble Blood features a special introduction to season four of the podcast SNAFU, hosted by comedian and actor Ed Helms. Helms gives listeners a lively, humorous preview of the upcoming season, promising deep dives into history’s most bizarre mishaps and fiascos. The teaser blends snippets of playful banter, memorable moments, and a sneak peek at the irreverent tone that defines SNAFU.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Season Four Themes: History’s Greatest Blunders

• Ed Helms highlights the main subjects of season four, focusing on infamous historical "screw ups."
  • “Every single episode will be a brand new crazy mishap from history, from the Donner Party to the great Molasses flood. And yes, that is a real thing.” — Ed Helms (00:08)
• The season will include:
  • Iconic disasters (e.g. the Donner Party, the Great Molasses Flood)
  • Lesser-known, peculiar chapters in history

2. Format Changes & Guest Lineup

• Helms announces that this season will feature more guest comedians and friends joining in the fun.
  • “And this season I’m dragging along some of my funny and most interesting friends for the ride.” — Ed Helms (00:21)
• Expect off-the-cuff dialogue, comedic interludes, and a relaxed, playful vibe:
  • “It's gonna be a very of history served up with a side of banter, maybe some insight, and definitely a lot of laughs.” — Ed Helms (00:57)

3. Notable Exchanges & Comic Moments

• The segment is sprinkled with memorable, comedic quips from Helms and his guests:

  • Cal is quizzed on California’s population:
    • “Cal, any guess what the current population of California is? Oh boy. 32 million, plus or minus a Kardashian.” — Ed Helms (00:45)
  • On lost nuclear weapons:
    • “32 lost nuclear weapons.” — Guest (01:09)
    • “Wait, stop What? That's our campaign slogan. Forget about it.” — Ed Helms (01:12)

• Ed riffs on the name “Ernie Shackleton”:

  • “Ernie Shackleton sounds like a solid 70s basketball player who still wore knee pads.” — Ed Helms (01:17)

4. New Viewing Options

• For the first time, listeners can also watch SNAFU on YouTube.
  • “And for the very first time, you can now watch SNAFU on YouTube. Yeah, just go to YouTube.com snafu pod.” — Ed Helms (01:27)

5. Enthusiastic Endorsements

• Guests express genuine excitement about the show’s return:
  • “I love a snafu. I love you. I love this, this pod. So three of my favorite things are about to happen all at once.” — Guest (01:33)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the season’s tone:
  “It's gonna be a very of history served up with a side of banter, maybe some insight, and definitely a lot of laughs.”
  — Ed Helms (00:57)

• On the season four lineup:
  “And this season I'm dragging along some of my funny and most interesting friends for the ride.”
  — Ed Helms (00:21)

• Comic riffing:
  “Nick Kroll. I hope this story is good enough to get you to toss that sandwich.”
  — Ed Helms (00:53)

• Ernie Shackleton joke:
  “Ernie Shackleton sounds like a solid 70s basketball player who still wore knee pads.”
  — Ed Helms (01:17)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00 – 00:21: Ed Helms introduces SNAFU season four and highlights upcoming mishaps
• 00:37 – 00:57: Banter with guests, jokes about population and celebrity culture
• 01:09 – 01:17: Exchange about nuclear weapons, "Forget about it" campaign slogan
• 01:27 – 01:33: Announcement of video podcast on YouTube
• 01:33 – 01:41: Expressing excitement for the new season
• 01:41 – end: Listen and watch dates and platforms

Conclusion

This special episode spotlights what listeners can expect from the new season of SNAFU: witty takes on epic historical disasters, playful exchanges between Helms and his friends, and a blend of education and laughter. If you enjoy podcasts that bring history’s “messy past” to life with humor and personality, this season promises “an abundance of riches.”

Tune in to SNAFU with Ed Helms starting October 8th on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.