Zac Amico’s Morning Zoo
Episode 92 | Guest: Mike Recine & Alex Tomaselli
Date: March 1, 2026

Episode Overview

This wild episode of Zac Amico's Morning Zoo on GaS Digital packs in the show's signature blend of twisted news, deranged comedy riffs, reckless nostalgia, and taboo-crushing banter. Zac is joined by comedians Mike Recine and Alex Tomaselli for an off-the-rails morning covering everything from British street brawls and body horror to embarrassing addictions, infamous DUIs, and humans with extra genitalia. Expect irreverent takes, brutal honesty about mental health, and no amount of weird being too much for this crew.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Friendship, Comedy, and Life on the Road [00:47 – 03:00]

• Zac introduces Alex Tomaselli and Mike Recine, riffing about "comedy friends" and how comics develop close bonds from traveling together.
• Mike jokes he's never really had a "best friend," and Zac shares the odd intimacy of being tour mates:

  "If you took any day me and Alex have together on the road and we were a gay couple, that would be the day I think of, on my deathbed..." — Zach Amico [01:25]

• Opening segues into a relatable, lighthearted chat on adult friendship and how sharing pop-culture—like movie tips—defines connection.

2. The Atherstone Ball Game & British Folk Violence [03:26 – 12:00]

• Zac introduces the Atherstone Ball Game — a violent British tradition where hundreds fight for possession of a ball for two hours.

  "It is so fucking violent. And I thought we would check it out." — Zach Amico [04:33]

• The crew tries to dissect the rules (non-lethal violence "permitted"; prize is mainly the ball and a bit of cash). Shannon reads out details:

  "The only rule is you can't kill anyone, but you can just beat the shit out of people." — Shannon [05:35]

• All riff on the spectacle:

  "How do you know if you've killed someone?" — Mike Recine [06:29] "I've lost some teeth but I got this ball." — Alex Tomaselli [08:10]

• Segues into discussion of England’s “cheese rolling” competition—another example of wild, self-injuring folk contests.
• Debate: would they rather compete in cheese rolling or the ball game? Zac on cheese rolling:

  "I feel like I could maybe tuck and roll that." [10:03]

• Savor the absurd British pastimes, marvel at the injuries, and theorize about underlying class and capitalist implications.

3. The Baftas, Tourette’s, and Intrusive Thoughts [13:01 – 21:22]

• Zac brings up BAFTA’s recent scandal: a man with Tourette’s yells the N-word during a public ceremony. He’s skeptical about the "accidental" nature:

  "That shit was a two hour pre-tape. They had two hours to edit that out." — Zach Amico [18:09]

• Panel discusses the nature of Tourette’s, intrusive thoughts, and the burden of being a white guy afraid of blurting out the “worst thing.”
• Mike on the pressure:

  "When you're a white guy, you're always thinking about the N-word. Because it can always... ruin your life." — Mike Recine [15:27]

• Zac is open about his own struggles with intrusive thoughts and therapy; the group honestly unpacks taboos and the bizarre way the show handled the event.
• Concludes with riffs on the ethics of “using” someone’s disability for TV controversy.

4. Childhood, Embarrassment, and Plumbing Disasters [22:09 – 27:45]

• Hilarious stories about family bathroom problems, including "poop knives" and the hazards of libertarian events with non-functioning toilets.
• Alex:

  "Have you ever taken a shit you felt widened your ass?" — Alex Tomaselli [24:09]

• Tales of siblings clogging up toilets and inventive (often gross) methods employed to “deal with it.”
• Zac reminisces about French cops stopping him from streaking ("They tackled me, pulled my pants up and just said, 'This is forbidden.'") [28:00]

5. Real-Life Addicts: My Strange Addiction Breakdown [29:44 – 36:57]

• The trio watches and laughs at My Strange Addiction clips:
  • Black man eats cardboard; speculation about trauma roots and the absurdity of “cardboard jerky.”
  • Noted as rare to see black folk on these shows ("They got real problems.") — Zach Amico [29:45]
• Discussion on the psychology of fetishes: "Every fetish is something fucked up that happened to you as a kid." — Zach Amico [31:04]
• Panel explores other infamous addiction stories: woman snorting food, couple addicted to coffee enemas, woman eating her mattress.
• Riff:

  "Sounds nice once..." — Zach Amico on coffee enemas [35:57]

• Sharp mix of joking and genuine curiosity about why people develop bizarre compulsions.

6. DUI Follies & Insane Court Footage [38:12 – 46:00]

• The group reviews bodycam and news clips from high-profile DUIs, including Eminem's ex-wife Kim's arrest ("She looks like Eminem. Like old Eminem, too." — Alex Tomaselli [38:56]).
• ‘Vanilla extract’ alcoholics—Zac explains how some with banned licenses turn to “drinking” vanilla because it’s mostly alcohol [45:44].

7. Absurd News: Mayors, Underwear, and Packed Boxes [48:22 – 54:41]

• They discuss an Ohio mayor, Wayne Dingus, charged with voyeurism for sniffing a teen’s underwear ("Mayor Dingus, how could you?" — Zach Amico [48:23]).
  Group riffs on the embarrassment factor and desperate defenses (“I was checking to see if they're clean…”).
• Segues into stories of moving day nightmares and social quirks of different communities (“Asians... pack their boxes kind of heavy.” — Mike Recine [52:11]).

8. The Weird and Wild: Mouth Condoms & Triple Penises [55:27 – 64:30]

• Zac introduces viral weight-loss “trends” like cling film mouth “condoms.”
  Panel dismisses it as attention-seeking internet dysfunction (“Just be bulimic, you dumb idiots. Old school bulimia is way better than this.” — Alex Tomaselli [56:38]).
• Closing with news of a deceased man discovered with three penises (medical rarity)—leading to speculation about double-penis “notoriety,” sexual possibilities, and why people with two or more dicks aren’t showing it off:

  "If you have two dicks, it has to be the easiest thing in the world to get laid." — Zach Amico [60:22]

• The segment goes deep into hypothetical logistics, porn opportunities, and finishes by nearly landing on some NSFW internet territory.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On British sporting violence:

  "Everyone here is getting their ass kicked." — Zach Amico [06:18]

• On intrusive thoughts:

  "Every time I'm on the subway with a friend, all I want to do as I get off the train is zig Heil them and say, 'See you at the meeting.'" — Zach Amico [19:03]

• On My Strange Addiction:

  "This is exactly what my cat does to cardboard, by the way. That's the first ever black guy in Memphis to eat box." — Zach Amico [30:18]

• On eating disorders:

  “Just be bulimic, you dumb idiots. Old school bulimia is way better than this.” — Alex Tomaselli [56:38]

• On packing and moving:

  "Leaving the clothes in the drawers? ...That's kinda a policy." — Mike Recine [52:01]

• On rare genitalia:

  "He can urinate and ejaculate through both at the same time." — Shannon [60:56]

• On not pushing their luck:

  "We're really dancing on train tracks with this one. Before we show any child pornography, let's call the episode." — Zach Amico [64:40]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:47] – Show begins; guest intros, friendship
• [03:26] – The Atherstone Ball Game (mass street brawl)
• [08:13] – Cheese rolling and British folk traditions
• [13:01] – The BAFTAs, Tourette’s incident, and intrusive thoughts
• [22:09] – Family bathroom trauma, poop knives, clogged toilets
• [29:44] – My Strange Addiction: eating cardboard, snorting food, coffee enemas
• [38:12] – Eminem’s ex-wife Kim: DUI footage
• [45:44] – Vanilla extract alcoholism
• [48:22] – Mayor Dingus’ scandal (voyeurism case)
• [52:01] – Worst moving jobs, cultural quirks
• [55:27] – Viral mouth “condoms” weight-loss trend
• [57:48] – Man with three penises, double-penis stories
• [64:25] – Closing quips & sign-off

Tone and Delivery

The episode maintains an outrageous, no-holds-barred comedic energy. Zac’s tone is unfiltered, mischievously observational, and often self-deprecating. Both guests and producer Shannon join freely in the riffing, resulting in a show that feels equal parts absurd morning radio, late-night dorm conversation, and dark confessional. There’s an underlying thread of camaraderie, honesty about mental health, and a willingness to turn even the grossest stories into punchlines.

For New Listeners

This episode is classic Morning Zoo: you’ll get rapid-fire, topical insanity, harsh but hilarious “real talk,” and a willingness to dissect the weirdest corners of news and pop culture. If you’re easily offended or squeamish, beware—but if you want your morning to start with laughs, shocks, and the world’s strangest true stories, this is your show.