Zac Amico’s Morning Zoo — Episode 95: Oscar Aydin and Doug Uram (March 13, 2026)

Episode Overview

This raucous episode of Zac Amico’s Morning Zoo delivers the show’s signature blend of weird news, wild comedy, and irreverent banter, featuring comedians Oscar Aydin (host of "Sitting Bitch") and Doug Uram. The trio dives deep into bodybuilding culture—examining steroid use, legendary physiques, and peculiar side effects—before careening into stories about haggling, New York neighborhood oddities, and the world of jewelry and engagement rings. The conversation is unfiltered, hilarious, and peppered with personal anecdotes and comedic riffs.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Bodybuilding: Legends, Drugs, and Dangers

(Starts ~04:00)

• Recent Arnold Classic & Modern Bodybuilding:
  Zac introduces a segment on the recent Arnold Classic, showing off winners like Nick Walker and discussing shocking levels of size in today’s bodybuilders.

  • Zac jokes: “When you see him spread his back, it’s like somebody unfurling a map!” (05:28)

• Steroid Use & Youthful Deaths:
  Doug points out the dangerous rise of steroid dosages, referencing young deaths and the Russian bodybuilder who had a heart attack at 18.

  • “These guys are blasting so much gear that these guys are dying in their 20s.” (05:53)

• Iconic Figures:

  • Ronnie Coleman: Praised for his size but now walks with crutches, highlighting health costs.
    • “He would feel pain in his back and just take painkillers and keep fucking training... he goes, my only regret is that I think I could have gotten about another two reps on the 800 pounds.” — Doug (07:04)
    • “That’s why I regret.” — Zac, deadpan (07:27)
  • Dorian Yates:
    • “He was the first one to start lifting heavy, low reps. He opened the door for the bodybuilders you see now. But now he regrets being that big.” — Doug (12:24)
  • Lou Ferrigno: Praise for his physique, his deafness discussed with humor.
    • “He was only 5'11, dude.” — Doug (08:52)
    • “I love a Lou Ferrigno, though. I would do Lou Ferrigno even though he’s deaf.” — Oscar (18:37)
  • Gunter Schlierkamp:
    • Oscar notes the showmanship and muscle display, mixed with their habit of spray tanning. The group pokes fun at bodybuilding’s odd aesthetics.

• Bodybuilding Oddities:

  • “Like, how do you wipe?” — Oscar, raising serious logistical questions (13:00)
  • Zac and Doug share toilet-seat techniques for large men in hotels—foot-on-tub and dislocating arms were suggested.

• Steroids & Sex Life Side Effects:

  • Zac queries Shannon about bodybuilders’ anatomy.
    • “What’s the penis sitch?” — Zac (07:47)
    • “All the stuff they take affects testicle size, not penis size.” — Shannon (08:17)
  • Oscar and Shannon agree roided-out men “smell chemically,” especially when sweaty after the gym:
    • “Men on steroids have a certain, like, chemical smell.” — Oscar (17:08)

• Personal Health Stories:

  • Oscar shares his high testosterone diagnosis and Doug discusses normal testosterone ranges and age-related declines.
  • Zac self-deprecates about his own low-T and awkward fertility clinic experiences.
    • “It was like when Homer Simpson got his sperm tested and there was just, like, three crashing into each other.” — Zac (11:17)

2. Feats of Strength: Wild & Wacky

(20:18, 26:14, 27:03)

• 8-Year-Old Deadlift Prodigy:
  • An 8-year-old girl deadlifts 180lbs while sporting a weight belt and AC/DC in the background.
    • “Her body is probably, like, not. That’s not good for her...for her spine, for anything.” — Oscar (20:51)
• Mark Henry’s Legendary Feat:
  • Mark Henry, strongman and wrestler, lifts the infamous 172lb Thomas Inch dumbbell with one hand, a feat long thought impossible.
    • “It’s a combination of the weight of it and the thickness of the handle that makes it very, very hard.” — Zac (27:29)
    • “That’s like if you lifted Doug over your head by his cock.” — Zac (29:10)
  • Group riffs on auction-like setting of strongman competitions, poking fun at the predominantly white audience and old-school vibes.

3. Sexual Positions, Humor, and Taboos

(21:51–26:14)

• The group gets into a comedic and candid discussion of sexual positions, with Oscar, Doug, and Zac swapping personal tales, preferences, and mishaps.
• Oscar educates on “the prone position” and discusses aiming for the prostate.
• Doug shares his fears about prostate health.
  • “I don’t necessarily want a finger deep in my ass. What I want is the press on the taint.” — Zac (24:55)
  • “Anytime a girl has done that, I don’t know why it hurts. Like, is my prostate swollen?” — Doug (25:16)

4. Neighborhood Weirdness: Haggling, Jewelry, and NYC Quirks

(30:07, 34:15, 35:42, 37:39, 41:44, 42:41)

• Sketches & Hasidic Communities:

  • The trio shares a viral video (Hasidic guy running out of gas) and discuss Lakewood, NJ, and welfare usage.
  • Discussion expands to haggling culture found in Middle Eastern and Asian communities.
    • “Americans are the only ones who are like, ‘Yeah, I’ll pay $17 for two chicken breasts where everybody else in the world is like, be fucking kidding me?’” — Oscar (35:21)

• Storefront Mysteries & Money Laundering:

  • Zac describes Bay Ridge filled with jewelry stores that never seem to have customers.
    • “I've never seen someone enter or exit. Never seen anyone shop there. And there’s gotta be 30 of them in six blocks.” — Zac (42:04)
  • Oscar and Doug speculate about money laundering, store inheritance, and family business practices—offering practical examples from both Middle Eastern shops and New York bodegas.

• The Art of Haggling:

  • Zac, Oscar, and Doug share their techniques (waiting for the store to be empty before negotiating; discussing antiques and gold) and ridicule NYC antique shop inflexibility.
    • "Sometimes you just gotta bite... If someone’s coming in and showing interest... sell the bitch. Just sell it." — Oscar (40:27)
    • “If someone buys something right off the bat at the price that I’ve listed, I’m like, fucking sucker.” — Oscar (41:28)

5. Gold, Diamonds, and Engagement Rings

(47:53, 49:15, 50:03, 51:54, 53:03, 53:42)

• China’s Gold Melting ATM:

  • The gang marvels at a kiosk that melts gold and dispenses instant cash, but Oscar cautions: “You’re not gonna get much. If I'm selling gold, I'm doing great. I'm doing great. If I'm buying gold…” (49:15)

• Diamonds as a Scam:

  • Doug discusses how the De Beers cartel manipulates diamond prices, while Oscar and Shannon explain the rise of lab-grown stones and how resale values for jewelry rarely match market prices.

• Engagement Ring Economics:

  • Debate around the “three-month salary” rule (called antiquated by Zac and Doug). Oscar asserts most of the real money is in the gold, not the diamond.
    • “You’re paying for the name. Stop going to Tiffany. Go to a trusted dealer who gives a warranty.” — Oscar (53:51)
  • Zac confesses: “Seven [hundred].” (54:41) on his wife’s engagement ring—a modest Etsy cat-ear design. The group assures him all that matters is she loves it.
    • “If she’s so concerned about diamonds, maybe they’re not the one for you.” — Oscar (55:57)

• Shannon’s Perspective:

  • Prefers a pretty cut (Asher or emerald), values simplicity over price, and does not want to feel unsafe with an expensive piece. (56:09–56:36)

6. Fast Food CEOs Eating Their Product

(57:01–59:46)

• Zac shows a video of Wendy’s president eating a burger, following a trend of fast-food execs sampling their own food.
  • “None of those CEOs really enjoyed the food. When you bite into something so good, your eyes close… None of their fucking eyes close.” — Oscar (57:32)
• The group criticizes the food’s appearance and the insincerity of the execs.
• Riff on Wendy’s fries & Frosty combo and its presumed marketing genius.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Ronnie Coleman’s Regrets:
  “My only regret is that I think I could have gotten about another two reps on the 800 pounds.” — Doug, impersonating Coleman (07:04)
• On the Visceral Side of Bodybuilding:
  "How do you wipe?" — Oscar (13:00)
• On Smells and Steroids:
  "Men on steroids have a certain, like, chemical smell." — Oscar (17:08)
• On Haggling Culture:
  “This is how we stay rich. That’s how you stay rich; by making sure that you’re getting everywhere.” — Oscar (35:21)
• On NYC Storefronts:
  "I've never seen a human being enter or exit. ...There’s gotta be 30 of them in six blocks." — Zac (42:04)
• On Engagement Rings:
  "If she's so concerned about diamonds, maybe they're not the one for you." — Oscar (55:57)
• On Fast Food Taste:
  “None of those CEOs or presidents really enjoyed the food... When you bite into something so good, your eyes close. None of their fucking eyes close.” — Oscar (57:32)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Bodybuilding Legends & Steroid Side Effects: 04:00–19:19
• Feats of Strength (Mark Henry, Deadlifting Girl): 20:18, 26:14–29:35
• Sexual Positions & Prostate Talk: 21:51–26:14
• NYC Neighborhood Oddities & Haggling: 30:07–44:01
• Gold, Diamonds, and Engagement Rings: 47:53–56:05
• Fast Food Executives Taste Test: 57:01–59:46

Tone and Style

The episode is freewheeling, irreverent, and raunchy—true to the “Morning Zoo” ethos—with self-deprecation, personal confessions, and vivid comedic images delivered in the casual and outrageous manner fans of the show expect.

For First-Time Listeners

This episode is a wild ride through everything from bodybuilding’s absurdities to the nitty-gritty of haggling for jewelry in New York. If you like boisterous group dynamics, unfiltered humor, and unexpected tangents, you’ll find plenty here to enjoy—no morning DJ pretenses, just pure chaotic fun.