Podcast Summary: The Rod Ryan Show – "The Read My Lips Game" (October 2, 2025)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rod Ryan Show centers on the crew's hilarious and chaotic on-air segment, "Read My Lips." Returning champ Mo faces off against Alex in a verbal showdown where headphones, off-the-wall listener-submitted phrases, and lots of banter rule the morning. The goal? Out-guess your rival by reading lips and deciphering bizarre word combos, peppered with signature show antics and chemistry.

Key Discussion Points & Game Highlights

1. Setting Up the Showdown

• Mo, the Returning Champion: Mo's set to defend her crown against Alex, choosing to go first. Immediate jokes about the discomfort of wearing loud headphones kick things off.
  • Quote [00:03] (Rod/A): "You're the returning champion. You're playing Alex today. I did get some... Ended up getting great words today."
  • Friendly ribbing ensues: "First loser going out." - (Alex/C) [00:22]
• Teams are determined via listeners Charles (Team Mo) and Lloyd (Team Alex), both joining live on the phone.

2. Mo's Turn: Bizarre Words & Struggles

• First Phrase: "Crotch Rocket"
  • Mo struggles with this one, throwing out similar sounding guesses.
  • Memorable moment [01:57] (Mo/B): “Racket, Crotch, crash, rocket, wretch it. Crotch, crash, rocket, ragged crotch rocket, dragon.”
  • Rod jokes on her struggle: "Should never give you that close. Oh, crotch crash dragon is pretty cool." [02:09]
• Success with "Salty Nuts"
  • Mo nails this one instantly.
  • Banter [02:57] (Rod/A & Mo/B):
    • A: "Salty nuts."
    • B: "Salty nuts."
    • A: "Whoa. There you go. She did get her first dinger."
• Epic Miss on "Wicked Weenie"
  • Hilarious misfires and almost-theres. Mo keeps saying "Wendy" or "Windy."
  • Show’s running joke: "What show are you on? You know what kind of show you're on here?" (Rod/A) [04:08]
  • “You guys would be killing me if I gave her that.” (Rod/A) [04:34]
  • Mo reflects: "Proper names at my house. It's like all the rage right now." [04:47]

3. Alex’s Challenge: More Wild Words & a Climactic Finish

• "Fudge Finger"
  • Alex can’t quite get it, and the team is equally confused and amused.
  • Commentary: "Why, I don't know what that is. Mo. I don't even know what that is. I don't want to know." (Rod/A) [05:43]
• "Deer Teeth" (Callback to earlier show segment)
  • No one gets it, leading to a hilarious off-topic digression about a Canadian hunter with deer dentures.
  • Classic back-and-forth:
    • A: "He killed a deer. He had no teeth. He took the teeth out of the deer and made dentures and ate the deer with the deer's teeth." [07:02]
    • B: "Why did we talk about that?" [07:04]
• "Scary Spaghetti": The Game-Winning Phrase
  • The hardest and funniest round: Alex faces a word inspired by an earlier morning topic on haunted Spaghetti Warehouses.
  • Intense frustration and hilarious on-air breakdown:
    • A: “Scary. Scary spaghetti. You're an asshole. You're an asshole. You're an asshole. You are the worst.” [08:00]
    • C: "Alex is looking at me. He wants to take a swing at me. He has given up. He is now just looking at the clock and he's not even guessing anymore." [08:34]
  • At the very last second, Alex nails it: “Scary spaghetti.” [08:59]
  • Rod concedes: "He got it right. I knew you would. He wins the game." [09:03]
  • B: "Lloyd wins. Lloyd. Lloyd. Who's gonna get you, Alice Cooper? Judas Priest Woodlands October 26th. Goodbye." [09:13]

4. Aftermath & Callbacks

• Immediate reactions are full of disbelief and laughter: "You gotta be kidding me right now." (Rod/A) [09:17]
• Banter about the origins of the “scary spaghetti” phrase, referencing haunted Spaghetti Warehouses.
• Mo’s long-standing frustration: "I hate that game." [09:26]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the chaos of the game:
  • "I would have been happier you punching me than getting it right right there." (Rod/A) [09:03]
  • "We call granola moms. We call it a wiener. No, please. We don't use your slang." (Rod/A) [04:51]
• Technical Bickering:
  • "Nobody's rigging the game. I know, but I like that Bobby did that on his own. Bobby's a trendsetter. He's a stand up guy." (Rod/A) [01:28]
• Team Allegiances:
  • "Charles, your girl is ready to go. She's got the headphones blaring." (Rod/A) [01:01]
  • "Alright, Lloyd, you still with me? ...Your boy's got to get one to tie, two to win today." (Rod/A) [05:11]
• Game Frustration:
  • "You're an asshole. You are the worst. I cannot. I cannot take this guy. I cannot punch him." (Rod/A) [08:14]
  • "Both of you go. That's the game, buddy. That's the game. Get out of here." (Rod/A) [09:20]
  • "We almost lost her yesterday on the show...and Alex would have sit there and let her go." (Rod/A) [09:28]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:00-00:32] – Game setup, rules, teams chosen
• [01:47-02:09] – Mo’s struggle with “Crotch Rocket”
• [02:54-03:01] – Mo nails “Salty Nuts”
• [03:44-04:08] – The “Wicked Weenie” close call
• [05:11-05:43] – Alex attempts “Fudge Finger”
• [06:07-07:04] – Backstory on “Deer Teeth”
• [07:28-08:59] – Epic “Scary Spaghetti” sequence and game-winner
• [09:03-09:28] – Reactions, win declared, reflection

Overall Tone

The episode radiates playful aggression, snark, and lots of inside-joke humor. The banter is quick, sarcastic, and full of callbacks, highlighting the chemistry between Rod, Mo, Alex, and the regular contributors. The “Read My Lips” game, as always, brings the chaos—with equal parts frustration and hilarity—for listeners and contestants alike.

For new listeners:
If you enjoy irreverent trivia games, inside jokes, and the feeling of being in on the action with a tight-knit morning crew, this episode sums up what makes The Rod Ryan Show a morning radio staple. Expect goofy words, confused contestants, and a rapid-fire sense of humor that doesn’t let up.