Son of a Boy Dad #392: "Harry Shrimp Cocktail"
Podcast by Barstool Sports
Date: April 14, 2026
Hosts: Harry (Lil Sasquatch), Bo, Francis
Producer/Regular Contributor: Rone
Episode Overview
In this loosely themed, banter-heavy episode, the crew discusses everything from recent viral news stories, military culture, physical fitness, and travel complaints, to the challenges of podcasting remotely, Southern life, and the perennial topic of reinventing their stage names. The episode is classic Son of a Boy Dad—meandering, self-aware, and peppered with inside jokes, pseudo-serious debates, and gigs at each other's expense. The ongoing motif of “becoming a man” is woven throughout, as Harry continues leaning on his more experienced co-hosts to fill in life’s gaps after ditching college.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Current Events and Absurd News
- Missing-person story obsession (02:02): The crew riffs on the obsession some families have with crime news, using the Nancy Guthrie case as a jumping-off point.
- Harry jokes: “No one else on earth is thinking about this right now except my parents….”
- Conspiratorial news commentary (02:35): Harry theorizes that such minor news might be a distraction from the real stories.
2. Pop Culture & Nostalgia
- Sweatshirt banter & childhood games (03:00): The group roasts Harry's crewneck and discuss ‘seeing eye’/magic eye books and old movies like Little Miss Sunshine and Girl Next Door.
- Actor Paul Dano fan club (05:16): Bo: “That’s Paul Dano. What an actor.”
3. Distaste for ‘Serious’ Movies
- Dark movie fatigue (05:37): Harry laments the prevalence of child abuse in crime films post-Epstein revelations.
- “I’m over the child molesting, you know?”
4. Military Gifts & Service Stereotypes
(Presents segment; 07:38–12:00)
- Fighter pilot fan mail: The crew opens a care package from an F-18 Marine pilot friend stationed in Japan, with patches and swag.
- Notable Quote (08:41):
Bo: “Son of a Boy Dad, thanks for helping me get through deployment. Enjoy the patches and swag. Love from Japan.”
- Notable Quote (08:41):
- Gallows humor about war and merch (09:34): Francis: “You know that they’ve caught some bodies at war if they have merch.”
- Which branch would you join? (11:02):
- Bo identifies as an “Army Ranger.”
- Harry claims “Delta Force.”
- Francis muses about the difficulty.
- Fitness requirements gripe: Jokes about low pull-up standards for special forces (12:05–16:00).
- “Six is not for the Army Rangers. Like, maybe for the Coast Guard.” – Harry
5. Podcasting for the Troops
- USO dreams (18:00): The crew fantasizes about doing a live Son of a Boy Dad on a military base in Japan.
- Which podcast dominates military listeners?
- “Matt and Shane’s is pretty big with the troops.” – Bo (19:26)
- They self-deprecatingly claim the “National Guard” demographic (20:00).
6. Comedy, Improv, and International Podcasting
- Joking about becoming "The Official Podcast of Iran" (20:31)
- Natural riffing on podcast habits in non-U.S. countries (21:51): “Are podcasts just big in America?” – Harry
7. Barstool/First Class Travel Drama
(22:10–27:00)
- Lengthy discussion about company travel policy, who gets first class, and Bo and Harry’s ongoing negotiations with management.
- “What’s good at first class if my brothers can’t eat?” – Harry (25:39)
- “I'll subsidize it... I wouldn't move myself up to first class unless you were coming with me.” – Bo (25:22)
8. Fish Week: The Fishing Trip Preview
- Discussing fish species, deadliest catch stories, and preferences (27:16): “We’re in the middle of Fish Week right now.” – Bo (27:19)
- “I saw a video yesterday of a dude reeling in… a tire.” – Harry (27:36)
- Night fishing, sharks, and weather (29:33): Harry isn’t a fan of the dangerous catches; into snapper and grouper instead.
9. Remote Work and Ideal Living Locations
- Could the pod go remote? (54:22): They consider how “chaotic” remote podcasting is (everyone talking over one another) and fantasize about living in New Hampshire, Maine, or the South for lower taxes.
- “If we started it as a remote podcast, like Spittin’ Chiclets, I would definitely not be in New York, that’s for sure.” – Harry (54:08)
- Living in the South: Pros and cons of cheap houses, humidity, and Southern belles (52:55–73:20).
- “What Francis needs is a Southern gal.” – Recurring theme (52:11)
- “I only feel the heat.” – Francis (72:17)
10. Name Reinvention and ‘Food Name’ Bit
- “My name was Harry Steak. Harry Shrimp Cocktail.” – Harry (59:14)
- Joking about stage names following the Barstool trend of ‘food’ names.
- “You understand that if that was your name, Dave would pay you three times what you're getting paid.” – Francis (59:54)
11. Life Advice, Childhood Stories, and Harsh Coaches
- Sports trauma and discipline (79:09–85:00):
- Intense conditioning, sports hazing, and emotional scars from high school/college athletics.
- “I quit late my sophomore year. Then after the junior year…he was like, come back and play. And I went back and played. But I shouldn’t have.” – Bo (90:38)
12. Barstool and Internships
- On women’s lacrosse player interning at Barstool (94:27):
- “I passed her name on to the team. I was just like, give her a shot.” – Bo
Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)
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On military merch:
“You know that they’ve caught some bodies at war if they have merch.”
— Francis (09:34) -
On special forces fitness:
“Six is not for the Army Rangers... Maybe for the Coast Guard.”
— Harry (12:55) -
On flying first class as a sign of equality:
“What's good at first class if my brothers can't eat?”
— Harry (25:39) -
On the ‘food name’ bit:
“You understand that if that was your name, Dave would pay you three times what you're getting paid.”
— Francis (59:54) -
On getting fired up about heat/cold:
“Like, I’m always noticing the temperature. Like, if it's too hot, you're gonna hear about it... If it's too cold, you're gonna know.”
— Harry (74:48) -
On sports and quitting:
“I quit late my sophomore year. Then after the junior year…he was like, come back and play. And I went back and played. But I shouldn’t have.”
— Bo (90:38)
Timestamps for Important Segments
| Time | Segment | |----------|----------------------------------------------------| | 02:02 | Viral News, Guthrie Case, Parents Reacting | | 07:38 | "Present Monday" – Military Fan Package | | 11:02 | Which Branch of Military Would You Join? | | 12:05 | Army Ranger/Delta Force Fitness Standards | | 18:00 | Joking About USO Tours, Entertaining the Troops | | 22:10 | Barstool Travel Drama & First Class Negotiations | | 27:16 | Fish Week: Discussing the Upcoming Fishing Trip | | 54:22 | Remote Podcasting, Life in New England/South | | 59:14 | 'Food Name' Comedy Riff (Harry Shrimp Cocktail) | | 79:09 | Sports Hazing & Coaching Trauma Stories | | 94:27 | Barstool Internships & Women’s Lacrosse |
Episode Vibe & Notable Dynamics
- Banter-Driven: Segues are loose, returning to recurring gags or references to past episodes for recurring listeners.
- Self-Aware, Sardonic Tone: Frequent commentary on their own meta-conversations (“this is good podcasting!” — 55:24).
- Mock-Seriousness: Outlandish suggestions (e.g., being the podcast of Iran, moving to New Hampshire “for the no state income tax”) are delivered only half-jokingly.
- Friendship & Loyalty Under the Surface: The frequent gibes about first class travel, fishing, and stage names play out as rituals affirming their comedic partnership.
Memorable/Recurring Jokes
- Harry’s lack of experience in “adulting” and wandering career (“I’m rudderless in this big mean world”)
- The elusive “better name”/food name for branding
- The National Guard being their true audience
- Barstool’s absurd company culture—travel, titles, office votes
- Their fixation on equating athletic conditioning with masculinity (“How many pull-ups can you do?” etc.)
For Listeners Who Missed the Episode
This episode showcases SoaBD’s classic blend of absurdity, bro banter, and nimble pivots between trivial personal grievances and big picture life talk. If you enjoy comedic rants about working in media, inside jokes, or discussions that occasionally border on the philosophical (albeit in an ironic tone), episode #392 “Harry Shrimp Cocktail” delivers. The ongoing “fishing for manhood” theme is buoyant but never earnest, keeping the mood light as Harry presses his co-hosts for guidance through quasi-serious but lighthearted topics.
Next up: Fish Week content in Florida, more hijinks promised.
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