This Is Important — Ep 262: "Dusty Muhfuckers"
Podcast: This Is Important (iHeartPodcasts)
Date: September 2, 2025
Hosts: Adam Devine, Anders Holm, Blake Anderson (with mentions of Kyle Newacheck, not present for most of ep)
Episode Overview
This episode delivers an offbeat and hilarious look into the everyday absurdities and unique memories of Adam, Anders, Blake, and (in spirit) Kyle. The hosts riff on personal anecdotes of fame, nostalgic tales of previous residences, wild party mishaps, awkward rideshare stories, and generational friend dynamics — all while putting their signature, irreverent spin on banter, self-deprecation, and rapid-fire humor. Listeners are treated to running gags about “woke” labels, Uber ratings, and “dusty” insults, making this a classic entry in the series.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
“Coaching Staff” Daydreams and Ping Pong Aspirations
Timestamps: [03:20–06:00]
- The guys joke about what college sports they'd coach if given the chance. Blake enthusiastically picks ping pong ("I would love to coach ping pong. Table tennis. I think that would be sick, dude." – Blake, [03:59]), leading to friendly debate about actual skills required.
- Adam and Anders riff on the odd “support staff” jobs on a football team, like the person holding the coach’s belt on the sidelines.
Accidental Motorcycle Misadventures
Timestamps: [06:40–08:36]
- Adam recounts how he rented a motorcycle in Hawaii without ever driving one — crashing with his wife Chloe as his passenger. His “fake it ‘til you make it” attitude led to immediate disaster:
“She put her life in my hands, and she absolutely shouldn't have because I did not know how to drive a motorcycle. She said, 'Do you know how to drive a motorcycle?' And then I said, 'Do you know? We'll find out.'” — Adam ([07:19])
Celebrity Photos in Random Establishments
Timestamps: [08:45–15:28]
- The hosts reminisce about their pictures in restaurants/dry cleaners across the US (Adam at Lafitte’s Blacksmith in New Orleans; Blake at Kinder’s Meats in Bay Area), and the humility, pride, or awkwardness of their “fame.”
- They lament those places that label photos with “from Pitch Perfect” or “from Workaholics,” debating whether a real celebrity needs explaining.
- Anders notes he’s up at Mustard’s Last Stand in Evanston, while Adam is at Prince Street Pizza — even in OC branches he hasn’t visited.
- The group pokes fun at LA dry cleaner headshots and the peculiar honor of being immortalized next to local TV anchors or E-40 — Adam:
“You walk into, like, a dry cleaners, and there's just old photos. You're like, oh, okay, so Sid Caesar used to come in here, right? Huh.” ([14:57])
Nostalgic Party Stories: Mess, Mayhem, and “Sleep-Puking”
Timestamps: [16:27–19:56]
- Fond memories (and shenanigans) of Blake and Adam’s post-Workaholics house.
- Iconic party moments: sunken fur fire pit (promptly ruined by Anders drunkenly puking on it), ordering obscene amounts of orange chicken, and “the oyster incident” — where a party left out six dozen raw oysters overnight, causing an “absolutely grotesque, wild, wild smell.”
“That next morning when I walked into our kitchen...it was revolting.” — Adam ([19:13])
Oysters vs. Clams: Food Facts & “Rocky Mountain Oysters”
Timestamps: [19:56–22:02]
- The guys riff on party food choices, proper oyster shucking, whether raw clams are safe, and get sidetracked into “Rocky Mountain oysters” (testicles).
- Adam discovers on-air that “raw clams are a delicacy in some cultures,” met with disbelief.
The Legendary “Dusty” Uber Fiasco
Timestamps: [33:50–42:24]
- Adam’s parents visit, and an attempted Uber ride to the airport turns confrontational and chaotic. The driver, in a duct-taped car, shows up a block away, gets into a shouting match with Adam, and ultimately cancels the trip as Adam hurls the impromptu insult “You Dusty!”
“I don’t know why I called it…everything about this guy just seemed like he needed to take a shower and put some lotion on. He seemed dusty. And that’s the first thing that popped out of my head.” — Adam ([41:45])
- The "Dusty" insult weirdly sends the driver off in a rage, leading to Adam driving his parents to the airport instead.
Uber Ratings, Friend Hierarchies, and Generational Gaps
Timestamps: [44:00–60:14]
- The trio compare Uber passenger ratings (Blake: 4.87, Adam: 4.77, Anders: 4.73) and debate why some people get rejected for rides — Adam blames Blake’s “low” rating on drunken antics, which Blake denies.
- Blake’s proud he doesn’t use UberEats or delivery: “If you know how to build a house, you build your house. You know what I mean?”
- A wider discussion launches on how older and younger generations treat group teasing, "dunking," and making fun within a friendship:
“I think a lot of younger people don’t do this as much.” — Anders ([56:53])
- Adam and Blake clarify “picking on Blake” is all in fun, essential to their long friendship.
Talk-to-Text, “Woke” Labels, and Listener DMs
Timestamps: [50:42–54:56]
- Lighthearted debate about voice-to-text vs. manual texting; Blake resists, trying to "hang onto his youth."
- Adam shares a DM from a fan accusing him and Anders of being “woke libtards,” while claiming Blake is “the only non-woke on the pod.”
“I’m like, he was on a show called Woke. He starred on a show called Woke.” – Adam ([55:02])
- The group jokes about how far from true that is, and how they get personally labeled from out-of-context internet impressions.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On College Coaching Dreams
“I would love to coach ping pong. Table tennis. I think that would be sick, dude.” — Blake ([03:59])
“If I’m on the staff, then basically a mascot…Trying to be the Down syndrome kid they allow to, like, do laundry.” — Adam ([05:18])
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On Motorcycling Above His Skill Level
“Let’s go. She got on and she laughed thinking it was a joke. It wasn’t.” — Adam ([07:38])
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On Party Hazards
“He’s kind of a sleep puker, which is very dangerous.” — Blake ([17:54])
“This was an absolutely grotesque, wild, wild smell.” — Adam ([19:26]) -
On “Dusty” Uber Insults
“Go, oh, so now we're cursing. And I go, get out of here, you, Dusty…He must have been called Dusty in the past.” — Adam ([37:31] & [42:05])
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On Generational Friend Teasing
“Part of our friendship is dunking on each other.” — Blake ([56:52])
“I think a lot of younger people don't do this as much.” — Anders ([56:53]) -
On Fame and Picture Plaques
“If you’re the Pasadena location…You have the pizza. That’s enough. You don’t need to take the photos. Oh, you got to start your own photos.” — Adam ([13:23])
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On Being "Woke" or Not
“He was on a show called Woke. He starred on a show called Woke.” – Adam ([55:02])
Highlighted Segments & Their Timestamps
- Coaching Staff & Sideline Fantasies: [03:20–06:00]
- Motorcycle Mishap in Hawaii: [06:40–08:36]
- Celebrity Headshots and Local Legends: [08:45–15:28]
- Workaholics House Party Tales: [16:27–19:56]
- The Oyster Party Debacle: [19:18–19:56]
- Uber “Dusty” Showdown: [33:50–42:24]
- Uber Ratings Face-Off: [58:43–60:14]
- Generational Friendships & Teasing: [56:53–58:24]
- Listener DMs and “Woke” Accusations: [53:06–55:39]
Tone & Style
The episode is marked by:
- Camaraderie: Lifelong friends bantering, recalling shared memories, and roasting each other.
- Self-Deprecation: The guys regularly undercut their own stories, noting their own failings or past absurdity.
- Absurdist Humor: Rapid, unexpected punchlines, playful exaggerations, and outlandish analogies.
- Relatability: Real-life anecdotes about awkward fame, family mishaps, and “trying to adult” in a messy world.
- Meta-Commentary: Regularly breaking the fourth wall to comment on their own fame, generational differences, and podcasting habits.
Final Takeaway
This installment typifies “This Is Important” with its blend of unfiltered stories, group dynamics, and playful chaos. Whether swapping tales about “making it” in Hollywood, calling out dusty Uber drivers, or sparring over who’s truly “woke," the hosts offer listeners an open invitation to their endlessly entertaining friendship.
For new or returning listeners, this episode offers a perfect window into the podcast’s signature mix: rowdy storytelling, shameless nostalgia, and the cozy, chaotic heart of the “TII” crew.