The Pete and Sebastian Show – Episode 680: Contractors & Gummies
Release Date: November 11, 2025
Hosts: Pete Correale & Sebastian Maniscalco
Episode Theme: Juggling the comedy and chaos of home life – what to save, what to let go, contractor headaches, family discipline, and trying (and sometimes regretting) a little edible “relaxation”.
1. Overview
In this episode, Pete and Sebastian dive deep into the everyday struggles of suburban adulting, peppered with their signature comic banter. They wrestle with sentimental clutter (should you save old cards or kids’ art?), home renovation contractor nightmares, the subtleties of parenting with discipline (and no gummies after sports), and the sometimes surprising effects of cannabis edibles. The episode is a hilarious and poignant look at the stuff that fills—and stresses—the lives of two very candid, honest comedians.
2. Key Discussion Points & Insights
Sentimental Stuff: To Save or Toss?
[01:06–11:01]
- Sebastian tosses a 25th anniversary card from his wife Jackie and gets caught, leading to a debate about whether saving such mementos is meaningful or just clutter.
- Pete argues that no one on their deathbed ever asked for their old cards or photos; it just creates more to clean up later.
- “Life moves, baby. Move with it... I gotta sit down there and read cards? It's crazy, bro.” – Pete [03:41]
- Sebastian muses that maybe future generations would appreciate glimpses into their parents’ love, but Pete shoots back: “All I have in common with him is my dad... sperm. For lack of a better way to put it.” [06:14]
- Pete argues that no one on their deathbed ever asked for their old cards or photos; it just creates more to clean up later.
- The “Pottery in Amalfi Coast” story: Sebastian and Lana debate paying $260 to ship kids’ pottery home from vacation—deciding it would only clutter up their storage (which Sebastian admits he never visits).
- “The kids already forgot about it. Did it. It’s over. It’s freeing, bro.” – Pete [11:01]
Memorable Quotes:
- “When you pass away…[your kids say] ‘Look at the love here’…Or nothing.” – Sebastian [03:02]
- “I'm saving someone the chore of throwing out my saved cards.” – Pete [02:26]
Modern Marriage: Who Decides What?
[11:54–13:19]
- Both hosts riff on how their wives essentially make all household decisions.
- “The last decision I ever made was marrying a Jewish woman. After that, all decisions funnel through my wife.” – Sebastian [11:58]
- Pete jokes about the house’s two dogs and misophonia: Sebastian’s noise sensitivity is especially bad with barking dogs.
- “These dogs are ruining my life…when the dogs bark, it literally runs through my soul.” – Sebastian [12:54]
Memorable Quotes:
- “There's an old joke, the last decision I ever made was marrying a Jewish woman.” – Sebastian [11:58]
Contractors & The Cost of Doing Business
[18:13–43:47]
- Contractor markup confusion: Sebastian vents about not understanding contractors’ pricing, especially why subs invoice the contractor and not him directly.
- “If I default on payment…the subcontractors could put a lien on my house…why not on the contractor’s house?!” – Sebastian [19:08]
- Comparing bids: Should you get another estimate while someone’s already working in your home?
- Pete warns: “If you come back and go with me anyway, I don't know if I'm giving you as good of a job as I would have given you before.” [27:59]
- Modern fee structure annoyance: Contractors add itemized “gas/transportation” fees rather than baking it into their quote. Both hosts compare it to hidden “resort fees” at hotels or “health insurance” line items on restaurant bills.
- “Just bake it into the price of the lasagna. You don't have to…nickel and dime me three separate line items.” – Sebastian [31:10]
- “Now by the time this guy’s season is over, he could drive across the country on all the free gas.” – Pete [42:21]
- Pete tells a great story about ‘DIY dads’: Like his own dad, who sources a knockoff convertible top to save money, even if it barely fits.
Memorable Quotes:
- “This is like having dark hair. You can't help it. You just have dark hair. This is what I have, I inherited this from my father.” – Sebastian [24:43]
- “Stop looking around the corner and you'll be fine.” – Pete [42:50]
Parenting, Snacks, & The Art of “Chill”
[53:18–63:19]
- On motivation & hustle: Sebastian proudly shares a story of his son’s exceptional hustle at soccer, attributing it to six years of conscious parenting—no junk snacks, no iPads, personalized encouragement.
- “The hustle don’t happen overnight. That’s six years of parenting.” – Sebastian [55:40]
- Pete claps for all “parents doing the job” and jokes about rewarding his son with steak after losing 19–2.
- Control-freak tendencies: Sebastian micromanages at restaurants—moving knives, coaching his kids on how to lift glasses, worrying constantly.
- “Do you think maybe you're trying to prevent a disaster but you're accidentally causing a giant one, which is you?” – Pete [63:01]
- Pete relates with a story about his wife Jackie coaching texts to their daughter, and reflects he’s “unbelievable at this – I should be on Oprah!”
Notable Quotes:
- “He’s not on the iPad. He’s not on the iPhone. We are outside, we’re playing... Everything is a teachable moment over here.” – Sebastian [58:16]
- “Maybe you'll enjoy the evening… I'm unbelievable at this. I should be on Oprah.” – Pete [63:51]
Edibles Adventure: Gummies & Letting Go
[64:25–77:47]
- Inspired by a recommendation at a party, Sebastian tries a 10mg THC gummy at home—without telling his wife.
- At first, he’s amused: “It was almost like I ignited another part of my brain that was accepting stuff it generally doesn’t hear.” – Sebastian [68:49]
- He becomes abnormally amused by “bobbing for apples” in a movie and ends up confessing to his wife: “I did a gummy. Huh?” [71:26]
- Realizes the dose was too strong for him: “10 milligrams is way too much for me…I’m gonna cut this thing into a third.” [72:57]
- Pete shares his own edible excess: eating half a bag at a friend’s lake house and “could just eat those things like goddamn pretzels.” [66:29]
- Both note that edibles change how you focus, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the surreal: “All the other bullshit, it’s noise—it fades away and you’re hearing things you didn’t always see.” – Pete [75:40]
- Fun with lingo: Sebastian, ever formal, says “I’ve done marijuana”—and Pete teases him for sounding like a narc.
- Sebastian vows to try again at a lower dose for a calmer vibe: “Just want to be a little more relaxed…Dog's barking, I'm feeling good.”
Memorable Quotes:
- “A normal night…but on drugs.” – Sebastian [69:21]
- “You're trying to prevent a disaster, but inevitably…but you're accidentally causing a giant one, which is you.” – Pete [78:21, echoed from earlier]
3. Notable Quotes & Moments With Timestamps
| Timestamp | Quote | Speaker | |-----------|-------|---------| | 03:41 | “Life moves, baby. Move with it... I gotta sit down there and read cards? It's crazy, bro.” | Pete | | 11:58 | “The last decision I ever made was marrying a Jewish woman. After that, all decisions funnel through my wife.” | Sebastian | | 12:54 | “These dogs are ruining my life...when the dogs bark, it literally runs through my soul.” | Sebastian | | 31:10 | “Just bake it into the price of the lasagna. You don't have to…nickel and dime me…for health insurance, service, menu, cleaning…” | Sebastian | | 42:21 | “Now by the time this guy’s…season is over, he could drive across the country on all the free gas.” | Pete | | 53:18 | “Bro, what the hell did I just hear? That's it. Nobody wants to hang out with Clark Kent. They all want to have a drink with Superman.” | Pete | | 55:40 | “That’s six years of parenting. Okay, but a lot of people don’t realize.” | Sebastian | | 63:01 | “Do you think maybe you're trying to Prevent a disaster, but you're accidentally causing a giant one, which is you?” | Pete | | 68:49 | “It was almost coming in…like I ignited another part of my brain.” | Sebastian | | 69:21 | “A normal night, but on drugs.” | Sebastian | | 76:13 | “I feel like marijuana sounds a little bit more classier. Like eh, smoked a little marijuana last night. It’s like, I had a nice Bordeaux…” | Sebastian |
4. Essential Timestamps for Segments
- Sentimental Clutter: 01:06–11:01
- Contractor Woes/Renovation: 18:13–43:47
- Parenting & Snacks: 53:18–63:19
- Edibles Stories: 64:25–77:47
5. Episode Tone and Style
Expect the classic Pete & Sebastian “gripe-fest” with blistering honesty, neurotic self-reflection, family man pride, and raucous laughter. Dialog is constantly self-deprecating, riff-driven, and conversational, dropping wisdom amid the rants.
6. Conclusion: Why Listen?
This episode perfectly captures the anxiety and absurdity of modern adulthood, with Pete and Sebastian sharing personal stories that are both hilarious and relatable. Whether you battle sentimental clutter, wrangle contractors, strive to be a present parent, or just want to take the edge off with a gummy, their blend of comedy and real-talk offers both laughs and a surprising amount of life advice.
If you want more:
- Check out Pete’s “As I Was Saying” tour (dates at pcorreale.com)
- Drop your own “taking the edge off” recommendations in their comments