Podcast Episode Summary

Podcast: Pablo Torre Finds Out
Host: Pablo Torre, Le Batard & Friends
Episode: Here's the Thing About 'Pablo Torre Finds Out' — Premiering September 5
Date: August 9, 2023

Episode Overview

This preview episode serves as both a humorous behind-the-scenes look at how Pablo Torre's new podcast got its name and a sneak peek into the spirit and tone of the upcoming show. Focusing on Pablo’s failed attempt to use the title “Here’s the Thing”—already made famous by Alec Baldwin—it traces a quirky journey through copyright territory, celebrity encounters (or snubs), and ultimately, what listeners can expect when the show officially launches on September 5.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Naming Saga: “Here’s the Thing”

• Pablo’s Initial Plan (00:02):

  • Pablo explains he considered the straightforward “Pablo Torre Show,” but preferred “Here’s the Thing with Pablo Torre” – a phrase he feels he says frequently and that resonates with his persona.
    • “So here's the thing about naming my new show. I could have just called it the Pablo Torre show, right?... But I thought I had the best name for my show, like 100% all figured out.” – Pablo Torre (00:02)

• Alec Baldwin Conundrum (00:35):

  • Pablo realizes Alec Baldwin already hosts a popular podcast called “Here’s the Thing,” and even plays a soundbite from Baldwin to prove it.
    • “This is Alec Baldwin and you're listening to Here's the Thing, my chance to talk with artists...” – Alec Baldwin (clip, 00:37)
  • He tries to contact Baldwin directly, to no avail. He then resorts to contacting Daniel Baldwin (via Cameo, after being ignored), humorously demonstrating the lengths to which he’ll go—and the brick walls he hits.
  • Classic cameo comeback from Daniel Baldwin:
    • “But if you're anything like your fat friend Le Batard, I know you're a talentless hack. Listen, no Baldwin will ever let you have the title of their show.” – Daniel Baldwin (01:20)

Embracing the Show’s True Identity (01:36)

• Pablo’s Realization (01:36):
  • Pablo reflects on being called out by the Baldwins for just “fing around.” He acknowledges that the Baldwins aren’t wrong, as “fing around” is part of the show’s DNA and journalistic curiosity.
    • “It did hit me, as I was striving to immediately turn all this into content, that the Baldwin family was actually kinda right about the whole ‘all you guys do is [mess] around’ stuff. And that part got me thinking.” – Pablo Torre (01:36)
• New Legal Name & Mission Statement:
  • The title becomes Pablo Torre Finds Out.
  • The show will focus on “exploring sports rabbit holes and journalistic curiosities with my friends and occasional enemies.”
  • Listeners are invited to follow along for deep-dive investigations, playful reporting, and fun with a broad cast of recurring guests and correspondents.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Podcast Naming Rights:
  • “But here's the thing about Here's a thing. I was not the only noted gas bag, it turned out, who wanted to name their podcast this.” – Pablo Torre (00:31)
• On the Baldwin Family's Involvement:
  • “I actually obtained what appeared to be Alec Baldwin's phone number and he completely ignored me. I then texted his brother Daniel Baldwin ... and he completely ignored me until I paid him $30 on cameo.com...” – Pablo Torre (00:52)
• Daniel Baldwin's Roasting:
  • “Listen, no Baldwin will ever let you have the title of their show. All you metal arc people, all you guys do is [mess] around.” – Daniel Baldwin (01:20)
• On the Spirit of the Show:
  • “Pablo Torre Finds out is the new legal name of my video podcast ... and it is all about [messing] around but also finding out, exploring sports rabbit holes and journalistic curiosities...” – Pablo Torre (01:49)

Important Timestamps

• 00:02: Pablo introduces the problem with naming his new show.
• 00:31: Realization that Alec Baldwin already uses the title “Here’s the Thing.”
• 00:35: Alec Baldwin soundbite showcases conflict.
• 00:52: Pablo’s phone and cameo saga with Daniel Baldwin.
• 01:20: Daniel Baldwin’s roasting response on Cameo.
• 01:36: Pablo’s self-awareness about the show’s ethos and pivot to the new title.
• 01:49-end: Official announcement of the new show, “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” with a call to subscribe.

Tone & Takeaway

The episode is delivered in Pablo Torre's signature self-deprecating, witty, and meta style. It sets the show’s expectation: earnest curiosity mixed with humor, unexpected detours, and a willingness to “mess around” journalistically—while still finding out fascinating truths.

Bottom line: If you like clever, offbeat journeys through sports and culture, and want a host who openly documents even the silliest backstories of production, this is a show for you. If you want to “find out” in new ways, follow along from September 5.