The Dollop – Episode 169: The Past Times with Corey Ryan Forrester

Date: April 11, 2026 | Host: All Things Comedy
Guests: Dave Anthony, Gareth Reynolds, Corey Ryan Forrester

Overview

In this raucous, free-wheeling episode, comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds are joined by fan-favorite Corey Ryan Forrester as they uncover eccentric, hilarious, and sometimes dark moments from a 1950 edition of the Atlanta Constitution newspaper. This “Past Times” installment centers around the trio’s playful banter, irreverent takes on history, and spontaneous riffing, while touching on Southern culture, politics, religion, and the oddities of American life. Amid running gags, sound effects, and signature tangent-laden storytelling, the hosts and guest span topics from newspaper headlines to the personal—each offering up their unique comedic perspectives.

Key Discussion Points & Memorable Segments

1. Fart Files & Sound Effects

[00:27–02:25]

• Corey returns with updates about his infamous ‘fart files,’ joking about capturing emotional nuances in flatulence and pitching a “Farts of Humanity” party game.
• Memorable Quote:
  “I fart on 18 and up. That’s my game… This is going to be more of a concept fart album.” – Corey [00:34]

2. Southern Living & Corey’s Origins

[04:25–06:25]

• Corey describes moving his makeshift studio to his sister’s house in a Southern rural area, surrounded by pigs and chickens, and riffs on disruptive spouses at home.
• The trio digress into playful, gender-flipping impressions of domestic stereotypes.
• Memorable Quote:
  “It’s a lot easier to work when some stupid ain’t screaming at you all day.” – Corey [05:26]

3. The Power of Pop Culture & Spanking in Old Movies

[06:39–08:01]

• Corey discusses how Jewish Hollywood producers influenced the “American Dream” imagery, then details how media normalized dubious gender norms, particularly scenes of men spanking women as discipline in old movies.
• Notable Exchange:
  “Sometimes you have to slap a woman... or spank a woman because they’re children.” – Corey [07:43]
  “This is a great side podcast, first off.” – Dave [06:44]

4. Guessing the Year & Paper Origin

[08:23–09:32]

• The gang guesses the year of the newspaper. Corey's confidence shines:
  “I’m gonna say this is from 19 and 44.” – Corey [08:58]

5. On Fluffy, Chihuahuas & Hollywood Stars

[11:23–12:43]

• Corey recounts meeting comedian Gabriel Iglesias ("Fluffy") and being surprised by his four Chihuahuas, leading to a running bit on regional dog names and the economics of Hollywood Walk of Fame stars.
• Quote:
  “That’s holding four Chihuahuas—that’s a Taco Bell item.” – Dave [11:56]

6. Classic Southern Newspaper Headlines

[15:15–19:00]

• They dive into quintessentially Southern stories—a police chief hunting birds, losing his dogs, and the culture around keeping hunting dogs.
• Discussion on dog-keeping customs in rural areas, with Corey noting:
  “I don’t think you like dogs—I think you just think you have to have dogs.” – Corey [17:48]

7. Russian Roulette & Dark Humor

[19:11–22:01]

• A grim story of a Princeton professor’s fatal Russian roulette leads into morbid political satire:
  “Anytime there's a runoff, it’s Russian roulette.” – Dave [19:44]
  “Maybe the government…Should be a double barrel shotgun, loaded to the hilt.” – Corey [20:19]

8. Celebrity Gossip & Baptism Scandal

[48:05–54:18]

• Discussion of Ingrid Bergman’s scandalous out-of-wedlock child and the ensuing letters to the editor.
• Quote:
  “So now we put a premium on illegitimacy and the Catholic church apparently has openly condoned adultery, illegitimacy and free love.” – Letter from Richard Keach [53:54]

9. Belief in the Bible & Rational Doubt

[35:31–44:55]

• The group reads and mocks a serious newspaper op-ed questioning why people believe in the Bible if they haven’t read it; Corey draws a Southern parallel to sports fandom.
• Classic quote:
  “Do you have a clear, intelligent, convincing reason for faith… or do you believe the Bible because your grandpa believed it?” [39:09]
  “Same reason people believe in the Bible, because my papa did.” – Corey [40:11]

10. AI Political Ads & Modern Southern Paranoia

[45:12–47:01]

• Corey satirizes the new wave of AI-generated, fearmongering campaign ads targeting southern audiences.

11. Parrot Inheritance & Animal Eccentricity

[58:10–65:39]

• The story of a 52-year-old parrot inheriting $40,000 from a lonely Pittsburgh cop.
• Jokes about vintage parrots and what language a parrot from the 1940s might use.
• Quote:
  “The bird is the only friend I have. I’m leaving him everything I own.” [62:51]
  Bird voice: “I’ve seen everyone I care about perish.” – Corey [64:52]

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “You had me worried. When you say you're not releasing, I thought you meant holding your fart.” – Gareth, [01:30]
• “‘Why believe Bible?’ — that's a Trump quote.” – Dave, [35:40]
• “I wish I'd spent less time at work. Rock.” – Corey as parrot “Bob”, [65:06]
• "I saw the largest cockatoo after my baptism." – Dave, [62:08]
• “I’m not gay, but I’ve had a cockatoo, you know what I’m saying?” – Corey, [62:34]

Timestamps of Key Segments

• Corey’s Fart Files & Soundboard: [00:27–02:25], [31:49], [32:09], [35:31]
• Hollywood Pop Culture & Spanking Discourse: [06:44–08:01]
• Guess-the-Year Game: [08:45–09:32]
• Hollywood Star Economics (Fluffy/Chihuahuas): [10:30–12:43], [13:17–13:41]
• Hunting/Police Chief Dog Story: [15:15–19:00]
• Russian Roulette, Nepotism, and Legacies: [19:11–21:56], [30:07–34:49]
• Bible Op-Ed & Faith Discussion: [35:31–44:55]
• AI Political Ads Satire: [45:12–47:01]
• Ingrid Bergman Letter Section: [48:05–54:18]
• Parrot Inheritance Story: [58:10–65:39]

Show Tone & Style

• Language & Tone: Boldly irreverent, unfiltered, edgy, and self-referential, leaning into Southern vernacular and culturally specific humor.
• Interaction: Heavy on inside jokes, callbacks (especially related to farts, sound effects, and Southern customs), playful ribbing among hosts and guest.
• Themes: The interplay between past and present, the quirks of American moralism, oddball headlines, and the personal idiosyncrasies of the hosts.

Final Reflections

• Corey plugs his Substack (coreywritesforyou.com), describing a mix of free and paid content, creative stories, and ongoing "Corey Lore" ([66:29]).
• The episode ends with the group contemplating the life cycle of parrots, the isolation of peculiar Americans, and Corey teasing further stories (“feral cat rape orgy”) for future installments.

If you missed the episode, key takeaways are:

• It's a hilariously wild romp through historical absurdities and Southern perspective.
• The trio's chemistry drives both insight and chaos.
• Expect equal parts history, social commentary, and unpredictable humor.