The Pete and Sebastian Show – EP 688: BEST OF 2025 PT. 02
Release Date: January 6, 2026
Hosts: Pete Correale and Sebastian Maniscalco
Podcast by: Studio71
Episode Overview
This special "Best of 2025 Pt. 2" episode compiles some of Pete and Sebastian’s funniest, quirkiest, and most memorable moments from the past year. The legendary comic duo takes listeners through tales of awkward family holidays, travel disaster stories, oddball parenting issues, Italian vacations, dog woes, and sharp observations of modern life, all wrapped in their trademark banter. This “Best Of” is a perfect snapshot of what makes the show beloved: dissecting life's smallest annoyances, cultural clashes, and idiosyncratic habits with sharp wit and honest, often self-deprecating humor.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Holiday & Family Mishaps
- Pete’s “Garbage Can” Incident
Pete tells the hilariously gross story of sleeping at his in-laws with his family, leading to creative (and questionable) solutions for nighttime bathroom trips ([00:34]–[03:23]).- Quote: “So the rest of the night I pee in a garbage can that’s right by the bed that my mother-in-law put there with a white bag...I got to tell you, it was just phenomenal to just take one step out of the bed and pee.” – Pete ([01:58])
- Pete’s wife’s reaction and his strategy to hide evidence from father-in-law adds to the comedy.
2. Pool Parties & Bizarre Lifeguards
- French Fries in the Pool / The Amish Lifeguard
- Pete’s bewilderment at finding French fries in his pool at a party leads to a discussion about skimming responsibility, event planning, and the odd fact of hiring an Amish lifeguard ([04:34]–[08:57]).
- Quote: “He was like…It was like having a live scarecrow in my backyard.” – Pete ([06:22])
- Sebastian’s horror: “If somebody was drowning and that toe hit the pool, you’d have to get everybody out and drain the pool anyway, Right?” ([07:33])
- Pete’s bewilderment at finding French fries in his pool at a party leads to a discussion about skimming responsibility, event planning, and the odd fact of hiring an Amish lifeguard ([04:34]–[08:57]).
3. Parenting Quirks & Kid Sophistication
- Cologne for Kids / Sophisticated Sons
- Sebastian’s son is the only kid in school wearing cologne and sits with his legs elegantly crossed at age 5 ([09:20]–[13:31]).
- Quote: “I dare to say my kid out of the whole school...is the only kid wearing cologne.” – Sebastian ([10:38])
- The duo marvels at how advanced and unusual their children behave, blending pride and observation.
- Sebastian’s son is the only kid in school wearing cologne and sits with his legs elegantly crossed at age 5 ([09:20]–[13:31]).
4. Italian Vacation Antics & Cultural Pet Peeves
- Pool Chair Wars in Puglia
- Sebastian recounts a tense moment at an Italian hotel when British tourists try to take their reserved pool chairs ([13:30]–[18:14]).
- Quote: “I took my shoe off and I threw it on the seats. I go, there, now they’re saved. You happy now?” – Sebastian ([16:54])
- Sebastian recounts a tense moment at an Italian hotel when British tourists try to take their reserved pool chairs ([13:30]–[18:14]).
- Blue Grotto Racket
- The elaborate and “sketchy” system of paying to enter the famous Blue Grotto on Capri, including rogue boatmen and floating credit card machines ([18:32]–[24:50]).
- Quote: “No WiFi on my phone, but this guy’s got credit card capabilities.” – Sebastian ([21:31])
- Musical chaos inside the Grotto: “If you’re gonna charge 50, get everybody on the same song, all right?” ([24:25])
- The elaborate and “sketchy” system of paying to enter the famous Blue Grotto on Capri, including rogue boatmen and floating credit card machines ([18:32]–[24:50]).
5. Explaining Life’s Mysteries to Kids
- The Jesus on the Cross Dilemma
- Pete explains to his kids who Jesus is—their only reference point is Pete yelling “Jesus Christ!” when angry ([27:26]–[30:45]).
- Quote: “That’s the only, that’s their only exposure to him, when Daddy gets mad.” – Pete ([28:34])
- Pete’s comical, awkward explanation of the crucifixion as “doing magic around town” goes predictably sideways.
- Pete explains to his kids who Jesus is—their only reference point is Pete yelling “Jesus Christ!” when angry ([27:26]–[30:45]).
6. Modern Communication Gripes
- Emoji-Only Mother-in-Law & Texting Philosophy
- Pete’s frustration with his mother-in-law’s emoji-only texts and the etiquette of immediate replies or overly long emails ([31:26]–[36:10]):
- Quote: “I have to tell her, your whisper sucks. You gotta work on your whisper. It’s not good.” – Pete ([44:06])
- Dissecting “overly responsive” texting and elaborate email culture.
- Pete’s frustration with his mother-in-law’s emoji-only texts and the etiquette of immediate replies or overly long emails ([31:26]–[36:10]):
7. Air Travel: Then and Now
- Standing Seats & Lost Glamour
- Outrage over airlines introducing standing seats, contrasted with nostalgia for mid-century flying ([36:32]–[40:43]).
- Quote: “You don’t buy a seat, you buy a board for your back.” – Pete ([37:08])
- Observations on changing expectations—kids now indifferent to flying.
- Outrage over airlines introducing standing seats, contrasted with nostalgia for mid-century flying ([36:32]–[40:43]).
8. Whispering and Public Behavior
- “I Whisper Better Than Most People”
- Detailed, funny breakdowns of their own and spouses’ whispering techniques and the unwritten rules of restaurant/airplane voices ([41:05]–[44:14]).
9. Dog Problems and Domestic Delegation
- Not a Dog Guy
- Sebastian’s complaints about being drawn into dog training chaos despite never wanting a second dog. Includes a classic bit on stubborn retriever games ([44:22]–[48:08]).
10. Show Biz, Google Fame, and Alien Recognition
- Are We Even Famous?
- The hosts fruitlessly google themselves to see if they’d show up as “top comedians.” The joke turns existential: “So if you’re an alien…you’d go see Bill Burr because he comes up first.” ([54:38])
- Bemoaning the vagaries of fame and being “shadow banned.”
- The hosts fruitlessly google themselves to see if they’d show up as “top comedians.” The joke turns existential: “So if you’re an alien…you’d go see Bill Burr because he comes up first.” ([54:38])
11. Miscellaneous: Popes, Monster Trucks, Blister Water
- The “Chicago” Pope
- Sebastian pitches a food tour of Chicago with the new Pope, noting his local-mobster vibes and the surreal transformation from “Father Bob” to pontiff ([49:23]–[52:33]).
- Monster Truck Comfort Zone
- Brief reflection on thrill-seeking childhoods and the comfort found in nontraditional vehicles ([56:50]–[58:33]).
- “Blister Water,” A Brilliant Prank
- Pete describes a fictitious health beverage made from blister fluid, seeing how long Sebastian will play along ([65:37]–[68:26]).
- Quote: “So they bottle that, and you’re drinking people’s blister water?” – Sebastian ([67:23])
- Pete ultimately admits he invented it as a prank.
- Pete describes a fictitious health beverage made from blister fluid, seeing how long Sebastian will play along ([65:37]–[68:26]).
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)
- On Handling Bathroom Needs at In-Laws:
“It was just phenomenal to just take one step out of the bed and pee...I think I was still dreaming when I was peeing.” – Pete ([01:58]) - On Hiring a Lifeguard:
“It was like having a live scarecrow in my backyard.” – Pete ([06:22]) - Summing Up Their Humor:
“Typical Pete and Sebastian, where we take every little thing and dissect it. People are like, ‘What’s ‘26 gonna bring?’ It’s gonna bring more of the same shit, man.” – Pete ([00:34]) - Shoe-Throwing Pool Side:
“I took my shoe off and I threw it on the seats. I go, there, now they’re saved. You happy now?” – Sebastian ([16:54]) - Parenting Philosophy:
“Does he, is he at the point yet where, like, Dad, you didn’t hit me yet, like, if you didn’t put (cologne) on?” – Pete ([12:09]) - On Family Texting Styles:
“She texts strictly with emojis…There’s no meaning behind it, you know what I’m saying?” – Pete ([31:26]) - Classic Country Song Observations:
“Where’s the song about my kid won’t shut up in the back?” – Pete ([59:30]) - Getting Pranked with “Blister Water”:
“I made it up. I was dangling. I was trying to fish.” – Pete ([68:26])
“So they bottle that, and you’re drinking people’s blister water?” – Sebastian ([67:23])
Segment Timestamps
- Welcome & Episode Context: [00:30]
- In-laws Holiday Mishaps: [00:34]–[04:34]
- Pool/Lifeguard Stories: [04:34]–[09:03]
- Parenting & Cologne for Kids: [09:20]–[13:31]
- Italian Vacation – Pool Chair Wars: [13:30]–[18:14]
- Blue Grotto Adventure: [18:32]–[24:50]
- Discussing Jesus with The Kids: [27:59]–[30:45]
- Communication Annoyances: [31:26]–[36:10]
- Modern Air Travel: [36:32]–[40:43]
- Dog Frustrations: [44:22]–[48:08]
- Celebrity & Google Results: [54:38]–[56:09]
- Popes & Chicago: [49:23]–[52:33]
- Fictitious Blister Water Bit: [65:37]–[68:26]
Tone & Language
The tone throughout is casual, irreverent, and filled with authentic comic rapport. Both hosts drop frequent f-bombs and speak with sharp observational humor, bracing self-deprecation, and relatable annoyance at life's little absurdities. Family affection shines through the gripes, while their rants and riffs remain solidly rooted in their working-class, Italian-American sensibilities.
For New Listeners
This “Best Of” is a perfect primer—a rapid-fire collection of real-life stories and comedic riffing that highlights everything fans love about Pete and Sebastian. Even without prior context, you’ll get drawn into their world of high-maintenance holidays, overcomplicated social rules, and the quest for dignity and laughs in the madness of middle age.
If you enjoy sharp takes on everyday situations, comic explorations of family and culture, and a sense of genuine friendship behind the mic, this episode is well worth the listen.
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