Stavvy’s World #159 – Reggie Conquest (December 15, 2025)

Episode Overview

In this rich and hilarious episode of Stavvy’s World, Stavros Halkias welcomes comedian and actor Reggie Conquest to the couch for a deep-dive hangout, exploring their parallel journeys as “unk” (uncle) aged, plus-sized comedic dudes. The duo riffs on aging into uncle-hood, family reunions, growing up fat and learning to love it, embarrassing job stories, and the joys and perils of grilling. They also field classic Stavvy’s World listener voicemails on family meddling in your dating life, awkward coworker vibes, and whether to risk dick surgery just to look meatier in the locker room.

Main Themes & Purpose

• Generational comedic perspective: Navigating adult life as 30-something comedians, aging out of youth, embracing “uncle” status, and how fatness, family, and community shape your identity
• Friendship & career stories: Behind-the-scenes talk about working with A-list talent, Reggie’s breakout on Insecure, and the camaraderie of fat guys in entertainment
• Advice & lived experience: Candid, often brutally honest advice for listeners dealing with awkward family setups, workplace crushes, and more
• Masculinity, body acceptance, and humor: The struggle and acceptance of body image, fatness, and the role of laughter in survival and success

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Aunties, Uncles, and Family Dynamics (00:52 – 13:00)

• Greek family restaurant “vibe” on the pod: Stavros jokes about the relaxed, communal Greek atmosphere he wants for the show.
• Story of guest mix-up: Reggie accidentally booked fellow comic Amina Imani for the wrong day; ends up paying for her nails as an apology.
  • “It sucks when you up so bad, a friend can treat you like your girlfriend.” — Stavros (01:57)
• Family structure and titles: Touches on the “unk” and “auntie” evolution; how family and close friends are titled in Black and Greek cultures.
  • “The calves for a fat dude are like ass abs. That’s fat cleavage.” — Reggie (19:49)

Memorable Quotes:

• “Unk is sort of like a creepy... you’re not gonna do anything about it, but you’re horny.” — Stavi (09:23)
• “Auntie is just not as cool. Society just treats aunties—” — Reggie (09:51)

2. BBQ Culture, Grill Master Anxieties, and Plus-Size Confidence (13:00 – 23:40)

• Becoming the grill master: Reggie unpacks his dad’s legendary status as the “grill master” at Philly block parties and why he feels pressure to inherit (and fears) the role.
  • “My dad beat [the fun of grilling] out of me… it was like training camp for grilling. And I hate it now.” — Reggie (16:55)
• Body acceptance/utility: Deep dive on how plus-size men express style, confidence, and the unique ways they can “show skin” (calves!) and take pride in uncle energy.
  • “Tank top for fat guy’s huge... you gotta wear clothes that hide all your worst parts.” — Stavi (19:36)

3. Fat Kid Stories, Transformation, and Media Representation (23:41 – 38:14)

• Weight loss journeys: Candid talk about losing and gaining weight, shopping at “regular” stores, and the shifting self-image in comedy.
  • “When I was able to shop at H&M, it was a whole new world!” — Reggie (21:30)
• Nude scenes & confidence: Reggie recalls his surprise full-nude scene in Insecure and the pleasures and perils of body exposure on camera.
  • “Bro, everybody’s like, ‘I know you got hard.’ No, I did not. My dick went in my body!” — Reggie (31:19)
• Growing up fat: How being the “fat cousin” or the “funny fat kid” gives you a certain social armor but also shapes adolescent pain and humor.
  • “I was the kid that wore my shirt in the pool… until I got older.” — Reggie (32:18)

4. First Jobs, Almost-a-Cop, and Blue Collar Upbringing (46:44 – 56:25)

• Blue collar beginnings: Both reminisce on working in furniture stores, machine shops, and with “old, foul” warehouse guys.
• Near-cop experience: Reggie details how a single honest word from a correctional officer at a gas station kept him from a soul-crushing job.
  • “He straight was like: Don’t do this, man… I was this close to being a CO. I got fitted and everything.” — Reggie (52:03)
• Gratitude for life path: "My sister's a stripper... a stripper is a net positive on society [compared to CO]." — Stavi (54:31)

5. Listener Callers & Classic Advice Segments (56:10 – END)

Caller 1: Aunt’s Awkward Hairdresser Setup (56:14 – 64:50)

• Situation: Aunt sneakily takes photos of her (unwitting) young hairdresser and tries to push a matchmaking scenario.
• “Your aunt wants to pay for a haircut for you to chat with a kind of nice girl. What do you have to lose?” — Stavros (60:29)
  • Consensus: If you’re game, go get the (free) haircut. Be normal. If interested, see if there’s chemistry. Don’t mention the weird photo setup until much later (“that’s something you say way later if it works out”).

Caller 2: Flirting with a Temporary Subordinate (65:10 – 71:21)

• Situation: 36-year-old man is technically supervising a younger temp at work; wonders if/when it’s ethical to ask her out.
• “Be honest: is this actually chemistry, or are you projecting?... Jack off and, in the seven minutes of clarity, ask yourself.” — Stavros (67:09)
• Advice: Wait until her assignment ends, then it’s safe to ask if she wants to hang out—if you’re sure she’s interested and of appropriate age.

Caller 3: Traveling on "Family Money" While Funemployed (71:24 – 77:06)

• Situation: Listener’s unemployed, wants to travel with his girlfriend using savings, but fears his family will judge if he’s also been asking for gas money.
• “Grow up. Stop asking your fucking parents for gas money, you fucking loser.” — Stavi (75:28)
  • Advice: If you have the money, take the trip; but you can’t ask for handouts and then post vacation pics.

Caller 4: Friend Draws Bad “Fan Art” of Hot Women (77:25 – 87:06)

• Situation: Listener’s friend tries to get women’s attention by drawing and tagging them in bad, unsolicited art.
• “You have to get him to stop. Maybe suggest something else. Don’t draw if you suck.” — Reggie (85:52)
• Mockery is encouraged: “Get all the bros together, make fun of him, maybe shame it out of him.” — Reggie (86:21)

Caller 5: Ex-Girlfriend, Instagram Games, and Soft-Cucking (88:42 – 96:08)

• Situation: Messy breakup; ex is seeing a hockey/firefighter dude, softly taunting on social. Listener wants to “hold onto info” and wonders if he should confront her.
• “There is no satisfaction in life. Nothing good ever happens... The quicker you get over this, the easier it will be going forward.” — Stavros (92:14)
  • Move on. Block her, stop re-litigating. “This is not a card to play.” (95:31)

Caller 6: Urologist Wonders If "Hem Plant" Surgery for Dick Girth Is Ethical (96:54 – 103:35)

• Situation: Urologist describes a new procedure that adds girth/length to the flaccid penis—the catch: 1-2% chance of disaster.
• “Am I doing ANY surgery where there’s a 2% chance my dick gets eaten by bacteria? No.” — Stavi (97:54)
• If the risks line up with other plastic surgeries and people understand the consequences, do it—but beware, becoming the “Dick Doctor” is a career point of no return.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• [03:38] “Starting the day with a loss.” — Reggie, after paying for a friend’s missed appointment
• [04:26] “It’s pathetic the way our generation behaves… it’s over. Stop clinging on to your youth.” — Stavi
• [05:54] “Tearing up, wearing a jersey... I was like, I don’t care. I never got... he never showed up to our school…” — Reggie on meeting Allen Iverson
• [19:49] “The calves for a fat dude are like ass abs. That’s fat cleavage.” — Reggie
• [31:19] “Bro, everyone’s like, ‘I know you got hard.’ Nah, my dick went in my body!” — Reggie describing his Insecure nude scene
• [54:31] “A stripper is a net positive on society compared to a corrections officer.” — Stavi
• [60:29] “Worst case, your aunt pays for a haircut... what do you have to lose?” — Stavros
• [67:09] “Jack off, and in the seven minutes you have clarity, ask yourself: do you actually have chemistry?” — Stavros (advice for workplace crushes)
• [75:28] “Grow up. Stop asking your fucking parents for gas money, you fucking loser.” — Stavi
• [92:14] “There is no satisfaction in life. Nothing good ever happens… The quicker you get over this, the easier it will be.” — Stavi

Overall Tone & Language

The episode is candid, hilarious, and vulnerable—Stavros and Reggie poke fun at themselves and each other, using self-deprecating humor as they explore the awkwardness and triumphs of fat adulthood, while delivering refreshingly honest advice peppered with wisdom and mockery. The language is conversational, raunchy, and warm, balancing riffing with heartfelt community.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:52] — Show start, Amina Imani mix-up, family vibes
• [03:38] — Paying for friends’ mistakes, starting the day “with a loss”
• [13:00] — Grill master legacy, BBQ stories
• [23:41] — Weight loss, confidence, plus-size fashion
• [31:19] — Nude scene anxiety (Insecure) and personal comfort
• [46:44] — First jobs, blue collar talk, almost becoming a correctional officer
• [56:14] — Voicemail advice: Aunt’s hairdresser setup
• [65:10] — Voicemail: Can you date a temp subordinate?
• [71:24] — Voicemail: Unemployed travel, parents’ money
• [77:25] — Voicemail: Friend’s bad “pick me” art
• [88:42] — Voicemail: Petty ex drama/“soft-cucking”
• [96:54] — Voicemail: Urologist and “dick implants” ethics

Final Notes

This episode is a perfect blend of comedy, real-life wisdom, and the delightfully absurd. Reggie Conquest’s stories of family, fatness, and Philly hustling pair beautifully with Stavros' classic Greek uncle world-view, resulting in one of the warmest and funniest hangs in the podcast’s run.