Son of a Boy Dad #349: "Show of Force"

Date: November 4, 2025
Hosts: Francis, Harry ("Lil Sasquatch"), Rhone
Producer: Barstool Sports

Episode Overview

In this episode titled “Show of Force,” the guys gather for a classic, comedic deep-dive into boyhood rituals and adult friendships, with persistent riffs on “what it means to be a man.” Lil Sasquatch (Harry) is newly out of college and leans on his co-hosts, especially Rhone, for guidance on manhood, life skills, and adult social dynamics. Intertwined are plans for an upstate fishing trip, banter about SNL parties, Halloween observations, mentalist magicians, childhood vices, and a playful but pointed debate about friendship etiquette.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

Plans for the Upstate Fishing Retreat

Timestamps: 01:20 – 09:19

• The group is prepping for a fishing trip at Francis’s upstate house and banter about preparations: what clothing to pack, how cold it’ll be, and the logistics of filming the trip.
• Rhone, Harry, and Francis clown on each other about levels of outdoor competence and joke about using spin rods as “training wheels” for less experienced anglers.
• Francis reveals a touch of performance anxiety about the trip living up to the hype:

  “I’ve never fished like this except for, like, off of a dock or on a boat… I wanted to live up to my very, very, very, very, very high expectations.” (04:16)

• The camaraderie of shared discomfort is anticipated as the real treasure, with Harry noting:

  “The real wonderful moment, will be once the work is done and then we can set aside our cameras and our affected personalities and be ourselves, be who we truly are.” (04:31)

Fishing Gear, Decor, and Friendship Competition

Timestamps: 09:20 – 14:00

• Lighthearted envy and ribbing over Francis’s upstate house, its sparse wall art, and the legendary tale of his massive, immovable dining table.
• Banter about whether the fishing will become competitive (they say no – but tease otherwise), and who is the better angler.
• Discussion on ways to make Francis’s place more homey, including a hypothetical $20,000 art piece purchase.

SNL Invites Drama: Who’s a True Friend?

Timestamps: 10:47 – 30:45

• The core of the episode is a convoluted but hilarious saga about being invited (or not) to an SNL taping and afterparty—centered around a text exchange between Harry and Rhone.
• Rhone is accused of “talking Harry out” of attending, only to show up at the event himself, leading to elaborate rehashing of texts and a full mock trial on friendship loyalty.
• Francis observes the “puppeteer” in the background giving everyone different levels of access to the SNL festivities.
• Harry admits:

  “I am somebody who doesn’t… Luckily, at this point in my life, suffer too much from FOMO. I’ve learned ways to combat that, of course… The good nights for which I am absent will come again.” (18:17)

• Rhone and Harry each defend their maneuvering, each playfully accusing the other of betrayal or self-interest. The moral? Maybe friendship is about being happy for others—even if you get left out.

At the SNL Afterparty: Celebrity Encounters & Mentalist Magic

Timestamps: 23:18 – 32:30

• Rhone and Francis recount their SNL afterparty experience:
  • Rubbing elbows with stars (e.g., Seth Rogen, Lauren Michaels, and Dua Lipa, although there’s debate on who was really present)
  • Sass (Harry) jokes about introducing himself to Lorne Michaels as the next big thing.
  • They witness a street magician/mentalist blow minds with classic party tricks, sparking a thread on how such illusions manage not to fail even for jaded comedy pros:

    “It’s all the performance... there were multiple tricks where everyone’s like, this guy’s an idiot… then it all comes together.” (26:31 – Rhone)

  • Discussion about famous mentalists and skepticism vs. wanting to enjoy the ride.

Parallel Lives: What Harry Did Instead

Timestamps: 32:13 – 37:00

• While the others partied in NYC, Harry attended an upstate “haunted woods” Halloween walk, riffing darkly about creepy kids, scary carnivals, and the long shadow of clowns and John Wayne Gacy.
• His story features:
  • Terrifying live actors (“Have you seen my mommy?”)
  • Jump scares with axes and blood effects
  • Musings on why carnivals and circuses have become the locus of horror

Halloween in Adulthood — Costumes, Marathons & Medals

Timestamps: 44:20 – 49:58

• Francis rails against adult Halloween party culture and “show of force” sexy costumes:

  “My whole feed is adorable families with coordinated kids outfits… then all of a sudden, it’s whore—just cleavage mashed together with some kind of like… it’s a show of force, you know?” (45:06)

• They detour into marathoners shuffling around with medals and space blankets.
• Reflections on the best and worst Halloween candy, trick-or-treating culture in Brooklyn Heights (shoutout to Paul Rudd as neighborhood hero), and city kids hustling for free candy.

Vices Old and New: Dip, Weed, and Vaping

Timestamps: 64:27 – 69:05

• Rhone admits to recently trying dip (chewing tobacco) out of nowhere, leading to a nostalgia-laden exchange about tobacco use in their youths, hockey player rituals, and nicotine-induced puking horror stories.
• They compare today’s pouches and vapes to the rougher long-cut dip of the past, with ribbing over whose generation was “tougher.”

Friendship Restored, Looking Ahead to Fish Week

Timestamps: 69:07 – 71:55

• After all the drama, Harry and Rhone reconcile, bonding over shared childhood experiences “messing around in the woods.”
• They look ahead to the trip, joke about drinking and drugs (and superstitions, like not lighting up until after catching the first fish).
• Francis wraps by plugging the show’s upcoming "Fish Week" themed episodes and hyping the subscriber goal.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the emotional core of the fishing trip:

  “The real wonderful moment, will be once the work is done… and we can set aside our cameras and our affected personalities and be ourselves.” – Harry (04:31)

• On grown-up Halloween costumes:

  “My whole feed is… adorable families with funny and cute coordinated kids outfits… and then all of a sudden, it’s whore. Who are just cleavage that is mashed together… It’s a show of force, you know?” – Francis (45:06)

• On FOMO and friendship maturity:

  “I am somebody who doesn’t… suffer too much from FOMO… The good nights for which I am absent will come again.” – Harry (18:17)

• On adult SNL party etiquette:

  “If you found out at 8:45 that I was going to the taping of SNL, you would have called the security guards at 30 Rock and issued a bomb threat.” – Harry (22:10)

• On chaperoning at the afterparty:

  “The only reason I went to the after party was to make sure that you didn’t blow up because you were so drunk.” – Rhone (53:32)

• On playing the long game in friendship:

  “I don’t really think I want to try to be a good person anymore… Living with complete self interest… What I lose by being concerned about other people’s feelings, it’s wasted motion.” – Harry (58:26)

Key Segments & Timestamps

• Upstate Fishing Trip & Manhood Riffs (01:20 – 09:19)
• SNL Drama & “Good Friend” Debates (10:47 – 30:45)
• SNL Afterparty Stories / Mentalist Magic (23:18 – 32:30)
• Harry’s Haunted Halloween (32:13 – 37:00)
• Halloween Costumes & Social Dynamics (44:20 – 49:58)
• Vices: Dip, Weed, and the Dangers of Teen Nicotine (64:27 – 69:05)
• Group Reconciliation & Fish Week Hype (69:07 – 71:55)

Concluding Vibe

The episode, though packed with laughs and absurdity, threads a surprisingly poignant line about post-adolescent friendship—decoding rituals, managing jealousy, and learning to be genuinely happy for others’ highs (even if you’re missing out). In classic Son of a Boy Dad fashion, the mix of self-aware vulnerability and relentless roasting keeps things both hilarious and human.

Stay tuned for “Fish Week” as the crew promises iconic woods and river content—if, of course, the group chat plans finally make it out of the group chat.