Tell 'Em Steve-Dave! Episode #658: "Small D Energy"

Release Date: November 17, 2025

Overview

This episode of Tell 'Em Steve-Dave! finds Bry, Walt, and Q tackling an outrageous mix of the irreverent and the topical: from Columbo conspiracies and Staten Island's secession dreams to ballistic debates about Hitler's anatomy, Tom Brady losing Pokémon cards, and new trends in NFL celebration dances. As always, their blend of offbeat humor and opinionated banter renders even the wildest news stories uniquely entertaining.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Where’s Get 'Em? Health Updates and Show Dynamics

• The group addresses Get 'Em's absence and fan reactions to his increased involvement.
• Walt confirms Get 'Em has received his diagnosis and may be keeping details private for personal reasons. (00:38–02:04)
• The guys speculate how Get 'Em's autism affects his approach to health and day-to-day life.

  "I think autism does play a factor in how he chooses to handle things or not handle them." — Walt (02:59)

2. Columbo’s Infamous Hill Fall: Accidental or Staged?

• Bry recaps a fan poll over a Columbo episode: Did Peter Falk really tumble by accident on camera?
• Crew debates film techniques, insurance, and stunt safety in 1970s TV.

  "So much could go wrong with that for no payoff." — Walt (06:16)
  "The camera angles are so specific that I almost feel like it can't be anything but real." — Q (06:26)

• Conclusion: No definitive answer, but much amusement analyzing the "legendary hill fall" (04:29–07:17).

3. Staten Island’s Secession from NYC

• Q provides local insight on Staten Island's recurring push to leave NYC, noting city worker demographics and the perennial nature of the movement.

  "Every time there's a mayor that they don't like, it comes up." — Q (07:58)
  "I don't take the bus, so I don't give a fuck... But don't stand there and tell me it's not gonna become a rolling psych ward." — Q (09:37)

• Discussion of free bus proposals, taxes, and expectations of the new (Muslim) mayor.
• The group reflects on political polarization: rooting for mayors/presidents to fail versus hoping for success for the city's sake.

  "Once the guy's elected mayor... why are you hoping for it to get worse?" — Q (10:45)

4. Tom Brady’s $10,000 Pokémon Card Heist

• Walt expresses outrage over a theft at Tom Brady's card shop in SoHo, while Q and Bry downplay its seriousness.

  "A card that shouldn't be worth that much money is stolen from a man that doesn't care. That's what just happened." — Q (13:33)

• Details emerge: the thief exploited a payment system glitch; cards valued at ~$10K were lost.
• Walt facetiously suggests launching a TSD benefit fund for Tom Brady (18:32).
• Q jokes about exaggerating insurance claims.

  "Not only take the payout, I'd inflate. I'd be like, he also took a Digibus card or whatever..." — Q (17:49)

5. Annual Christmas Cancer Benefit Pod

• Walt previews the Bandcamp Christmas Fundraiser: this year, proceeds split between families of a deceased listener and a child with cancer (19:06–22:36).
• Download released in two parts, each supporting a separate cause. The format is a "One True Three" tournament for enhanced replay value.

6. Super Bowl Halftime Counterprogramming: Kid Rock, Gene Simmons, and Turning Point USA

• The team laughs over news that Kid Rock and (possibly) Gene Simmons will headline a parallel halftime show for Turning Point USA.
• They reminisce about alternative halftime history (MTV, Lingerie Bowl, Puppy Bowl).

  "It's kind of an interesting idea. If there was an artist that I liked... I'd probably turn and watch it." — Q (23:35)

7. Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl "Wardrobe Malfunction" and Modern Outrage

• The legendary "nipplegate" incident is dissected. Walt notes today's culture is far less shocked by such accidents.

  "We're way past that as a society. We've degraded way past that." — Q (25:47)

• Walt frames Columbo's behaviors through the lens of autism, ADD, and food consistency quirks (28:12–29:48).

8. Denny’s Steak and the Joys of Low Expectations

• Walt and Get 'Em revisit Denny’s; Walt claims to have had one of his best steaks ever. (29:08–29:48)

  "One of the best steaks I've ever had." — Walt (29:28)

9. RFID Theft: Myth or Threat?

• Giddam reveals a device for copying building entry cards, prompting debate on Ridge wallets and the reality of wireless information theft (34:47–36:48).

  "So for $8, you could be taking everybody's information in the airport plaza right now." — Walt (35:50)

10. Hitler's Micropenis: Serious Science or Clickbait?

• The team laughs and speculates about recently publicized laboratory findings suggesting Hitler had a micropenis due to genetic conditions (39:25–51:12).

  "Without a doubt, shows that Hitler had a micro penis." — Walt (39:25) "I think if he didn't have a micro penis, the Holocaust never happens... when you have... big dick energy for a reason, man." — Q (42:29 & 43:19)

• Discussion pivoted into the ethics of reporting this kind of science, the impact on public perception, and how the "Big Dick Energy" (or lack thereof) could theoretically impact world history.

11. Walmart in Hot Water Over a “Nazi Salute” T-Shirt

• Walt quickly discerns the shirt was posted by a third-party seller and removed, suggesting no actual malice or corporate involvement (54:13–55:32).
• Lively side debate over the pervasiveness of "tone-deaf" products online, accidental or intentional.

12. NFL Dance Controversies: The Trump Dance

• Walt defends Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown dancing after a touchdown, clarifies he remains a Lions fan.

  "He did apologize for anybody he might have offended..." — Walt (57:52) "There's only so many opportunities to dance in front of the president and he was not going to miss the opportunity." — Walt (57:59)

13. Miscellaneous: Airplanes, Periods, and Representation in History/Media

• Declan's journey to get a pilot's license draws Amelia Earhart jokes and a look at historic gender barriers in medicine and aviation (60:54–65:28).
• Q, Walt, and Bry riff on how depictions of women in these roles have evolved in reality and pop culture.

14. Movies: Frankenstein, Predator, The Running Man (2025)

• The crew discusses the new Frankenstein film (Q: "It's one of the best looking movies that's been made," 65:34) and critiques the latest Running Man adaptation.

  "I just think some of the dialogue was incredibly corny, stilted, just unrealistic. You know, there's a kid that helps them; of course, that's the kiss of death for me." — Walt (72:25)

• Walt shares bringing his (emotional support) dog Teddy to a near-empty theater, discussing accessibility, optics, and personal anxieties (66:12–69:51).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Hitler’s Anatomy:
  "If he didn't have a micropenis, the Holocaust never happens. And I'm not even fucking being a dick." — Q (42:29)

• On Tom Brady’s Card Shop Robbery:
  "My whole fucking storage unit got stolen. You guys fucking laughed in my face. I'm supposed to give a shit about... this guy?" — Q (14:23)

• On NFL Dances:
  "He did apologize for anybody he might have offended, but he did say, though, there's only so many opportunities to dance in front of the president..." — Walt (57:52)

• On Outrage and Outdated Scandals:
  "A little nipple and everybody went nuts. And you could hardly see it. We're way past that as a society." — Q (25:35, 25:47)

• On Big Dick Energy Politics:
  "It's called big dick energy for a reason, man. You got that hog, it doesn't matter. Nothing matters. You feel better than every man in every room you're in." — Q (43:19)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:38–02:04 — Get 'Em’s health and fan discussion
• 04:29–07:17 — Columbo fall analysis
• 07:30–12:47 — Staten Island secession, NYC politics
• 12:47–18:32 — Tom Brady card shop heist & insurance jokes
• 19:06–22:36 — Christmas Cancer Benefit Pod announcement
• 22:43–25:47 — Alt halftime entertainment, Janet Jackson, modern scandal
• 28:12–29:48 — Columbo: Autism & chili theories
• 34:47–36:48 — RFID, Ridge wallet, Get 'Em's cloning device
• 39:25–51:12 — Hitler’s micropenis, "Big Dick Energy," implications
• 54:13–55:32 — Walmart's Nazi-esque shirt debacle
• 57:02–60:27 — The Trump dance, NFL celebration rules
• 60:54–65:28 — Declan learning to fly; Amelia Earhart discussion
• 65:28–74:50 — Frankenstein, Running Man review, "kid sidekick" gripes
• 66:12–69:51 — Walt's service dog movie theater experience

Tone & Style

• Unfiltered, stream-of-consciousness comedy: The guys tackle serious and absurd topics with sarcastic humor, frequent asides, and personal anecdotes.
• Camaraderie and inside jokes: Longstanding running gags and references for loyal listeners.
• Authentic, conversational, with a hint of mischief (though some more intense moments—e.g., Hitler discussion—are purposefully and provocatively handled).

For New Listeners

This episode is a classic display of TSD’s strengths: combative friendship, devil-may-care takes on news and nostalgia, and a penchant for mixing high-stakes issues with lowbrow jokes. Expect energetic, unfiltered conversation, long-running bits, unpredictable segues, the occasional thoughtful insight—and, above all, the feeling of hanging out with old friends who pick up right where they left off, regardless of how wild the world (or their own show) gets.

"Tell 'Em, Steve-Dave!"