Podcast Summary: Zac Amico's Morning Zoo

Episode 74: Aaron Berg & Wolfgang Hunter
Release Date: December 28, 2025
Podcast Network: GaS Digital Network
Host: Zac Amico
Guests: Aaron Berg (comedian), Wolfgang Hunter (comedian)
Producer/Co-host: Shannon

Overview

On this chaotic and irreverent episode of Zac Amico’s Morning Zoo, Zac is joined by comedians Aaron Berg and Wolfgang Hunter for a ride through viral videos, wild news stories, and their signature no-holds-barred comedic riffing. The episode touches on bizarre accidents, cruise ship tragedies, international legal woes, etiquette lessons, absurd news headlines, and pop culture deep-dives, all filtered through the trio's twisted comedic sensibilities.

Key Discussion Points and Highlights

1. Guest Introductions & Plugs

(00:48–03:50)

• Zac welcomes Wolfgang Hunter (known for YouTube special “I’m With Her”) and Aaron Berg, calling Berg "one of the most underrated comics in the industry."
• Brief banter about Aaron being a last-minute guest:

  “It never worked out... but then today it worked out because somebody canceled.” – Aaron Berg (01:35)

• Plugs for the guests’ upcoming shows and Zac’s New Year’s Eve gig in Columbus, Ohio, and his Juggalo Championship Wrestling tour.

2. ‘Does It Live or Die?’: Viral Cliff Selfie Fail

(03:50–07:58)

• Shannon shares a video of a man in China falling off a mountain cliff while taking a selfie.
• The hosts banter about whether the man survived (“the tree catches him”).

  “I think he lived. Yeah, I think the tree catches him.” – Wolfgang Hunter (05:07)

• The man survived, posting online about his miraculous luck.

  “The mountain gods blessed me. I’m so lucky. I fell from a 40 meter high cliff and rolled down the slope for nearly 15 meters.” — Shannon, reading the survivor’s post (05:42)

• The segment devolves into gags about Asian people landing like cats, cats freaked by cucumbers, and Zach’s own chaotic cat story ending in blood and trauma bonding.

3. Cruise Ship Homicide: The 33 Drinks Disaster

(10:32–19:15)

• News story: A cruise passenger’s death on Royal Caribbean is ruled a homicide after being served 33 drinks in one day and restrained by security.

  “He was served 33 drinks the day of his demise.” – Zach Amico (10:47)

• The group discusses cruise ship drinking culture and boarding chaos.
• Shannon reveals this happened on the first day, before the victim had even seen their cabin; he was sedated and pepper-sprayed after erratic, violent behavior.
• The legal conversation centers on cruise line responsibility:

  “Royal Caribbean is in big trouble. I’ve been on that line before.” – Aaron Berg (12:30)
  “33 drinks is... yeah, that might be attempted murder.” – Zach Amico (13:17)

• Anecdotes about cruises including being mistakenly locked into the wrong room, cruise lines settling with substantial credits/free cruises after incidents, and ship morgue/ice-cream party rumors.

4. Bali Bang Bus: Porn Star Faces Prison

(23:07–26:41)

• News: Porn actress Bonnie Blue faces up to 15 years in Bali after filming sex acts with 17 male tourists.
• Discussion about strict Indonesian anti-porn laws, with jokes about bribery, diplomatic intervention, and the infamous “bang bus” scenario.

  “They didn’t arrest her for the porn. She just wasn’t wearing a hijab.” – Wolfgang Hunter (24:30)

• Shannon notes the case is in the spotlight and may take months to resolve.

5. Trans Woman Says TSA 'Hit Her in the Testicles'

(27:56–34:39)

• News: A trans woman claims JFK TSA agent punched her in the genitals, sparking social media outrage.
• Discussion revolves around the awkwardness and challenges of TSA pat-downs, the performative aspect of social media “crying selfies,” and “GoFundMe” culture.

  “So a TSA agent at JFK airport punched me in the genitalia, yelled at me for having a penis...” – Shannon quoting story (28:00)

• Zac shares his own metal-detecting body piercing tales:

  “The amount of times I’ve had TSA touch... because of my dick ring.” – Zach Amico (32:43)

• The group riffs on the ordeal’s viral potential and the intersection of gender and airport security.

6. Etiquette React: The Most Annoying British Etiquette Guy

(34:48–43:34)

• Zac introduces a suave YouTube “etiquette guru” and quizzes guests on correct ways to eat spaghetti, rice, mussels, pears, and cherries according to posh British dining rules.

  “He eats a cheeseburger with a knife and fork. I hate this shit.” – Zach Amico (36:53)

• The etiquette quirks (“spit cherry pits into the non-dominant hand, rice on back of fork”) baffle the crew.

  “That’s counterintuitive. That’s just really called how to eat like a... Yeah.” – Zach Amico (38:15)

• Multiple quotes about absurdity of the rules and jokes about replacing them with “comedy club etiquette.”

7. Bizarre News Quick Hits

- Nine Babies at Once

(43:38–46:21)

• Woman from Mali reportedly gives birth to nonuplets (9 babies), possibly a world record.

  “They airlifted her for specialized care... All nine children survived.” – Shannon (43:54)

• Speculation about fertility drugs & rituals, musings on the father’s pride.

- Teacher of the Month Arrested for Teen Sex

(46:30–53:36)

• 30-year-old female teacher charged with sex with a 17-year-old male student (her “slow-moving” grooming process recounted in detail).
• Reflect on Mary Kay Letourneau’s infamous similar affair, relationships that start this way, and the legal/ethical weirdness.

  “She’s a pedophile, but she moves real slow.” – Zach Amico (48:40)

- AI Deepfakes and Future of Reality

(54:21–55:21)

• Talk about the rise of AI-created media and the impending difficulty of distinguishing real from deepfaked content in video and audio.

- Sinatra’s Legendary Genitalia

(55:32–56:36)

• Paul Anka confirms rumors of Frank Sinatra’s supposedly “19-pound” penis.

  “How lucky can one guy be... I punched her and she blew me.” – Aaron Berg as Sinatra (55:57)

- Sammy Davis Jr. & the Church of Satan

(56:47–58:07)

• Sammy Davis Jr.’s rumored Satanic church connection, plus infamous sex party stories of other celebrities.

- Old Sketch Comedy Shows & Cancel Culture

(58:07–60:24)

• The crew reminisces about edgy humor of past sketch shows (In Living Color, Kids in the Hall) and laments reactive censorship and online outrage erasing “transgressive” comedy gems.

  “I talked to Scott Thompson at Skankfest... His stuff’s being taken down for ‘phobia’ reasons and he’s like, ‘Well yeah, but I did it.’” – Aaron Berg (59:44)

8. Memorable Quotes & Moments

• “Cruise is trailer park at sea.” — Aaron Berg (18:25)
• “Trauma bond” — Zach Amico, on cats turning from enemies to friends after attacking him (08:57)
• “The cruise line will give that family like 5 mil plus a free cruise. And the family will take the cruise.” — Aaron Berg (18:11)
• “She’s a pedophile, but she moves real slow.” — Zach Amico (48:40)
• “That’s counterintuitive. That’s just really called how to eat like a...” — Zach Amico, etiquette guy segment (38:15)
• “You got to warn people... The amount of times I’ve had TSA touch... because of my dick ring.” – Zach Amico (32:13, 32:43)
• “How lucky can one guy be. I punched her and she blew me.” — Aaron Berg, Frank Sinatra parody (55:57)
• “Cruise ships have a morgue.” — Zach Amico (18:39)
• “Royal Caribbean is in big trouble.” — Aaron Berg (12:30)
• “Now on the Lido deck, there will be an ice cream party.” — Zach Amico (19:23)

9. Closing and Sketch Comedy Tribute

(60:24–end)

• The show ends with a viewing of a classic In Living Color sketch: Jim Carrey as Don Rickles roast-style at the U.N., leading into a short discussion of why groundbreaking sketch comedy matters.

  “All of this is funny... God damn, that’s good. And also, man, so close to so many people’s real ex—but still very fucking funny.” — Zach Amico (62:41)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Guest introductions & plugs | 00:48–03:50 | | ‘Does It Live or Die’ (Cliff Video) | 03:50–07:58 | | Cruise Ship Homicide (33 drinks death) | 10:32–19:15 | | Bonnie Blue ‘Bang Bus’ in Bali | 23:07–26:41 | | JFK TSA trans woman story | 27:56–34:39 | | Etiquette Guy reacts | 34:48–43:34 | | Woman gives birth to nine babies | 43:38–46:21 | | Teacher-student sex scandal & Mary Kay Letourneau| 46:30–53:36 | | AI/deepfake culture | 54:21–55:21 | | Sinatra’s penis/Sammy Davis Jr./sketch comedy | 55:32–60:24 | | In Living Color (Don Rickles) sketch viewing | 60:24–end |

Overall Tone

The episode is fast-paced, darkly comedic, and as advertised: “unhinged.” Zac, Aaron, and Wolfgang keep the energy rowdy and irreverent, tackling true crime, viral vids, and headline news with relentless banter and off-the-cuff gags. No subject is too dark or taboo—the only constant is big laughs and a clear love for edgy, boundary-pushing comedy.

For listeners and fans:
This is a must-listen for fans of rapid-fire, NSFW morning comedy with a shock-jock twist. Whether you love wild news stories, stand-up gossip, or sketch comedy nostalgia, you'll find something to snort coffee over here.