Podcast Summary: Zac Amico's Morning Zoo

Episode 0042. LeMaire Lee and Matt Maran
Date: September 7, 2025
Host: Zac Amico
Guests: LeMaire Lee, Matt Maran

Overview

This episode of Zac Amico's Morning Zoo on GaS Digital Network continues its unhinged, comedian-driven morning show format. Zac is joined by comedian Matt Maran (Comedy Fight Club) and LeMaire Lee (Panties in the Mouth), serving up absurd takes on weird news, stories of degenerate behavior, B-movie anecdotes, food nostalgia, and scandalous advice. The episode's highlights include riffs on serial "butt-sniffers," wedding etiquette, hangover cures, failed restaurant chains, and cheating tactics gone wrong, spiced up with crude banter and B-movie industry tidbits.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Meet the Guests & Vibe Setting

• Zac introduces Matt Maran and LeMaire Lee, noting LeMaire's frequent appearances and friendship.
  • Memorable Quote:
    "He is blessing us with his presence. It is the one and only from panties in the mouth." – Zac (01:44)
• Hilarity about encountering cuddly comedian friends and a magical day at Coney Island.

2. Current Events: "The Butt Sniffer" Returns

(Starts 02:42)

• The crew updates on a "butt-sniffer" serial offender, recently caught again.
  • The man sneaks behind women in public places (bookstores, shopping centers) to sniff them, earning a possible harsher sentence due to repeated offenses.
  • Discussion of his appearance:
    "He has ears like Shrek, right?" – LeMaire (04:04)
  • Jokes about apparatus to improve his "craft," public etiquette, and how far odd fetishes can go.
  • Relates to personal confessions about smelling chairs and panties, with Zac teasing Shannon about her non-existent chair smell.
• Cultural commentary on public deviancy and what level of "creepiness" crosses lines.

3. Incident at Korn Concert: Public Masturbator

(07:17–09:54)

• The team discusses a viral video of a man caught masturbating at a Korn concert, theorizing about his mental state and the appropriateness of bystander intervention.
  • Quote:
    "It's crazy to go watch Korn and take a shot at beating off in front of everybody." – LeMaire (07:45)
• Jokes about "seventh inning beat," crowd waves, and parallel stadium rituals.
• Discussion of the difference between being on drugs and having developmental issues.

4. Weddings & The Open Bar Dilemma

(13:00–22:33)

• Viral tweet sparks debate: is it wrong for a sober couple to refuse to pay for an open bar at their wedding?
  • Zac’s stance:
    "You can skimp on a lot of things at a wedding. The one thing I was like, we are not making people pay for drinks." (14:27)
  • Everyone agrees that at least beer and wine should be included, especially if guests must travel.
  • LeMaire: "Just relapse one night. It’s the greatest day of your life!" (14:44)
  • Considerations for cultural practices (e.g., dry Muslim/Jewish weddings).
• Touches on “plate cost” etiquette and strategies for compromising (e.g., running a bar tab).
• Wedding anecdotes: Zac shares his own wedding’s menu (burgers, open candy bar, fireball and cream soda favors).

5. B-Movie and Troma Entertainment Trivia

(25:02–32:43)

• Zac dives into Troma Entertainment stories: connections to “Toxic Avenger,” Peter Dinklage, industry inside jokes (e.g. Lloyd Kaufman's pseudonym to avoid union issues), and Lloyd's and Michael's management style.
  • Zac reflects on brushes with fame, hysteria over the movie’s delay, and stories from the set.
  • Particularly memorable:
    "Oh, the fat guy with the little dick. Great. Let’s send him to France on our dime." – Michael Herz as quoted by Zac (30:09)
  • Absurd tales of pitching ideas and B-movie logic, including jokes about Sucker Punch’s prospects.

6. Meme Watch: Island Boy’s Baby & Social Media Clout

(34:23–38:48)

• The team reviews the saga of one of the "Island Boys" posting his unusual-looking baby on social media, using ET comparisons to farm engagement.
  • "People get famous, they post pictures of their baby with the face start out, he's like, look at his face. Look how weird." – Matt (38:30)
• The panel debates the ethics of posting children online (private vs. public accounts) and using ridicule for follower growth.

7. Food Nostalgia: Boston Market’s Fall

(39:55–43:01)

• Discussion on the demise of Boston Market, once a staple of their youth.
  • Shannon’s research reveals their decline began after menu expansion beyond chicken to turkey/ham/meatloaf, diluting their brand.
  • Zac’s verdict:
    "It's never–it's very rarely does a place make a couple things really good." (41:43)
  • Reflections on childhood memories, chain restaurant biscuits rankings (Cheddar Bay vs. Olive Garden vs. Texas Roadhouse).

8. Fast Food Rankings & Sandwich Shoutouts

(45:25–49:44)

• The hosts swap favorites from chain restaurants and regional fast foods (Waffle House, Jack in the Box, Cookout, Bojangles).
• Zac gives a glowing endorsement of Leonie's Italian Heroes:
  • "These are some honkers... That’s two lunches for 14 bucks." (49:13)

9. Theme Park Antics: Hershey Park Helicopter Kid

(51:19–52:55)

• Viral video discussed: a young boy climbs onto the Hershey Park monorail tracks.
  • "This is the kind of kid that might grow up to jerk off at a Korn show." – Zac (51:57)
  • Jokes about Oompa Loompa-style security and pedantic parallels.

10. Hangover Cures: What Works, What’s Bro Science?

(53:13–58:54)

• Gatorade, Gatorlyte, and hydration rituals debated, each with preferred flavors based on context.
  • Matt: "Gatorade and pushups." (53:29)
• New study suggestion: Pear juice, coconut water, and sweet lime may be scientifically superior for hangovers (Mumbai Institute of Chemical Technology).
  • Zac: "We’re going to try it out here on the show." (58:56)
• Both hosts resolve to test the concoction on a future episode.

11. Cheater Gets Caught: Modern Tech Tattletales

(59:18–66:07)

• News story: Chinese man’s wife discovers his affair after pharmacy staff call the number on their joint membership card about a failed transaction (Plan B purchase).
  • The hosts ridicule his lack of caution:
    "You can't be using your wife's fucking membership card." – Zac (60:47)
• Follow-up: Another woman discovers her husband’s infidelity via a Bluetooth scale that syncs to her phone, showing a 120lb user she doesn't know. The hazards of the "smart home."
  • Zac: "We gotta stop putting Bluetooth on everything." (64:22)
• Panel jokes about hiding evidence, the danger of connected devices, and old-school cheating techniques.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "He's blessing us with his presence. It is the one and only from panties in the mouth." – Zac (01:44)
• "He has ears like Shrek, right?" – LeMaire (04:04)
• "You can skimp on a lot of things at a wedding. The one thing I was like, we are not making people pay for drinks." – Zac (14:27)
• "Just relapse one night. It’s the greatest day of your life!" – LeMaire (14:44)
• "It's crazy to go watch Korn and take a shot at beating off in front of everybody." – LeMaire (07:45)
• "Oh, the fat guy with the little dick. Great. Let’s send him to France on our dime." – Michael Herz (as quoted by Zac) (30:09)
• "It's never–it's very rarely does a place make a couple things really good." – Zac (41:43)
• "We gotta stop putting Bluetooth on everything." – Zac (64:22)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Topic | Start | |--------------------------------------------|------------| | Show Start & Introductions | 01:16 | | Butt Sniffer Story | 02:42 | | Korn Concert Jerk-Off | 07:17 | | Wedding Open Bar Debate | 13:00 | | B-Movie/Troma Stories | 25:02 | | Island Boy’s Baby & Clout Chasing | 34:23 | | Boston Market Downfall | 39:55 | | Fast Food Rankings/Sandwiches | 45:25 | | Hershey Park Monorail Kid | 51:19 | | Hangover Cures & Bro Science | 53:13 | | Cheater Caught by Pharmacy (Tech Fails) | 59:18 | | Bluetooth Scale Cheating Discovery | 63:08 | | Episode closes | 66:41 |

Tone & Style

Unfiltered, chaotic, deeply comedic, and irreverent. The panel has zero qualms about going lowbrow or self-deprecating, seamlessly blending deep-dive pop culture riffs with outrageous personal stories and sharp cultural asides.

For Listeners

This episode covers a wild range of taboo and nostalgic topics, offering both big laughs and insight into how technology and culture are intersecting in unexpected ways. It’s ideal for listeners who like their morning shows foul-mouthed, fast-moving, and friend-centric, with a heavy dose of comedian-driven authenticity.