This Is Important – Ep 269: Happy 5 Year TII MANniversary Suck It

Date: October 28, 2025
Hosts: Adam Devine, Anders Holm, Blake Anderson, Kyle Newacheck

Episode Overview

This milestone episode marks the five-year anniversary of "This Is Important" (TII)! Adam, Anders, Blake, and Kyle celebrate their journey with a classic free-flowing, nostalgic, and irreverent conversation covering everything from 90s bands and childhood blunders to changes in social attitudes and infamous inside jokes. The trademark banter is on full display, along with reflections on why they do the podcast and shout-outs to their community.

Key Discussion Points & Notable Moments

1. Celebrating Five Years of TII

The group kicks off with repeated revelry: "Happy five year anniversary, TII nation!" (04:09).
They reflect on the community’s loyalty:
Adam: “The fans that are there, they listen early… We appreciate you.” (04:28) Anders: “Five years is an insane amount of time.” (04:33)

2. Concert Metaphors & Dad Bands

Concert crowd analogy:
Anders compares their podcast’s longevity to holding a good spot in a crowded concert; you stand strong when people try to push past you. (04:40)
Styx and Rush tangent:
Who would your imagined band be?
Blake: “I’m still gonna say Styx. This is Styx.” (05:02)
Adam: “A band that was popular when our dads were… I’m honoring my father by being at this concert.” (05:07)

3. Musical Nostalgia & Learning Drums

Adam tells a story about learning to drum on a terrible $70 kit, poking fun at himself (“Daddy needs a drum set.” – 06:14) and being demotivated after seeing Neil Peart (of Rush) in a bootleg VHS:
Adam: “I saw Neil Peart actually drumming and it made me want to quit. He was too good.” (08:01)
The group jokes about one-hit-wonder 90s bands (Presidents of the USA, Barenaked Ladies, Crash Test Dummies, etc.) and how certain introductory drum beats could set realistic expectations.

4. Billy Bob Thornton’s Weight & Pop Culture Tangents

Light-hearted debate over whether Billy Bob Thornton was ever truly fat, using movie roles as evidence.
Adam: “That guy right there was Sling Blade, who was morbidly obese in Sling Blade.” (11:19)
Blake: “He’s never been fat. He’s literally only been cool.” (12:03)
More riffs about Billy Bob’s band names (“Boxmasters”), and affectionate teasing about “fat not being cool.” (12:14)
Running bit: Did anyone reference “Sling Blade” in the last 5/10 years?
Anders: “That’s gotta be the only Sling Blade reference ever made in the last five years.” (10:15)

5. Changing Social Attitudes in the Midwest

Adam recounts recent trips to Nebraska and increased visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals:
Adam: “It used to be a place you wouldn’t want to be gay. I ran into so many gay people there now.” (16:36)
Banter about how they identify people’s orientation (“dangly earring”—19:47) and playful speculation about stereotypes.
Discussion evolves into humorous, self-aware territory on “fashion signals,” and the group prods Blake about his lensless glasses prop.

6. Blake’s Collecting Habits and Podcast Nostalgia

Blake pushes back on being called a hoarder:
Blake: “Actually, I’m a collector, and I archive. I do collect. I have my comic book collection and I archive things I think are important…” (29:51)
The group appreciates occasionally reliving old memories through Blake’s souvenirs (rare t-shirts from old projects, etc.), but Adam notes, “It’s a lot of work for maybe the three times that’s happened in my life!” (30:28)
Love for “Best Of” TII compilations, forgetting bits and rediscovering funny segments, e.g., the mysterious “raspy-voiced 90s singer” (Richard Marx—32:15).

7. Explaining the Podcast to Outsiders

When asked about the theme:
Adam: “It’s called This Is Important… literally it’s just us talking about usually pretty nostalgic stuff from our childhood in the 90s.” (34:22) Blake: “My dentist asked me… I’m like, don’t listen. Please don’t listen.” (34:56)

8. Podcast’s Community & Moments of Impact

Adam shares an emotional story about his neighbor listening to all episodes:
Adam: “He was like, ‘I actually loved it because I love what friendship you guys have. You can tell that you’re best friends.’ And I cried.” (36:03)
The group acknowledges winning “Funniest Podcast of 2023” at the iHeartRadio awards and jokes about potentially winning a Golden Globe as podcast awards expand (37:01).

9. Shoutouts and Upcoming Shows

Praise for their team (Anna, Todd, Isaac—38:25) and a callback to an infamous “list” given to them for content (talk about “the cruise”).
They plug their upcoming cruise (Feb 22–26 from Tampa Bay to Cozumel) and Vegas show (Nov 20), with teases of special guests and inside jokes about Bruno Mars, Sean Kingston, and sports events (39:16–41:22).

10. Fan Encounters and Omaha Traditions

Adam describes a fan recognizing him at the Drover steakhouse in Omaha, recalling podcast details about Adam’s hunting trips:
Adam: “You said on the podcast that you always roll through with Mikey and your dad.” (43:33)
Discussion about the Drover menu, Nebraska culinary traditions, and regional steakhouse culture.
Kyle: “What’s the vibe of The Drover? It sounds fancy.” (44:52)

11. Food Orders & Weight Loss Trends

Playful shaming about Blake’s habit of ordering the “weirdest thing” at well-known restaurants (45:58–46:58).
Joking discussion about GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and their impact on pop culture:
Blake: “If you can’t afford food for your children but you can inject yourself with Skinny Serum… you might be a redneck.” (51:48)
Curiosity about creating a hybrid testosterone and GLP-1 medication:
Kyle: “Can we brand something… It’s called Daddy’s Milkshake.” (56:41)

12. Testosterone Shame & Group Dynamics

Recalling an infamous “super bowl” day when Blake’s testosterone numbers were the lowest among the group:
Blake: “…You paraded and berated me… Didn’t feel good.” (58:24)
Comparing fashion choices, masculinity, and the idea of “signals”:
Adam: “I feel there’s less shame in testosterone than Ozempic.” (57:30)
“Feather in the cap” jokes about Cam Newton’s flamboyant hats.

13. 5 Year Anniversary Reflections & Inside Jokes

Reminiscing about 90s childhood—yelling “Suck it!” at strangers in malls:
Adam: “As a kid, you had no idea what we were saying… But we were literally telling moms… to suck it.” (63:06)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

On the podcast’s stubborn endurance:
“I would say growing strong, but we’re not. We’re stagnant. We are stagnant with our growth.” — Adam (04:20)
About musical beginnings:
“Daddy needs a drum set. Once I get into high school I gotta be slurping.” — Adam (06:14)
On Billy Bob’s fluctuating weight:
“He’s never been fat. He’s literally only been cool.” — Blake (12:03)
Changing times in Nebraska:
“I ran into so many gay people there now.” — Adam (16:36)
About archiving / collecting:
“Actually, I’m a collector, and I archive… I have my comic book collection… my figurines…” — Blake (29:51)
On explaining the podcast’s concept:
“It’s called This Is Important… literally it’s just us talking about usually pretty nostalgic stuff from our childhood in the 90s.” — Adam (34:22)
Fan love:
“…I love what friendship you guys have. You can tell that you’re best friends. And I cried.” — Adam (36:03)
On ordering food wrong:
“He doesn’t actually want to eat food.” — Adam (48:42)
Anniversary affection:
“Some of the best times of my life have been doing this podcast. That tour was incredible.” — Adam (72:29)
Thanking the fans:
“Happy anniversary to our fans… You guys are part of this.” — Anders (73:01)
Classic self-deprecating sign-off:
“We love doing it. We want to do it for a dozen more years or maybe 30 more days. We don’t know.” — Adam (72:43)

Timestamps for Key Segments

Opening & Anniversaries: 03:32 – 05:00
Concert + Band Nostalgia: 04:40 – 07:00
Billy Bob / Sling Blade / Fatness Discussion: 10:26 – 14:08
Nebraska, Inclusion, Stereotypes: 16:36 – 21:16
Blake’s Collecting: 29:30 – 30:54
Reflecting on Best Ofs and Unsolved Podcast Mysteries: 31:39 – 32:46
What’s This Podcast Really About?: 34:22 – 35:01
Fan Love & Awards: 36:03 – 39:02
Upcoming Live Events (Cruise/Vegas): 39:16 – 40:28
Omaha Traditions & The Drover: 42:23 – 46:49
Ordering Oddities & Ribbing Blake: 48:42 – 49:33
GLP-1/Ozempic/Testosterone Discussion: 50:00 – 58:04
5 Year Anniversary Reflections: 63:36 – 65:25
Takebacks & Apologies: 64:01 – 66:13
Sports Tangents (Millard South, Dodgers, Mariners): 68:48 – 72:09
Thanking Fans & Sign Off: 72:29 – End

Tone & Atmosphere

Open, fast-paced, irreverently nostalgic, and self-aware. Adam, Anders, Blake, and Kyle weave “serious” discussions with deliberately unserious energy. Recurring bits, friendly roast sessions, and inside jokes are plentiful, honoring the “important” things: friendship, making each other laugh, and connecting with long-time listeners.

Closing Thoughts

After five years, the TII crew is just as playful and unpredictable as when they started. They celebrate their community, indulge in the goofiest and most mundane tangents, and demonstrate a rare, unfiltered friendship. Whether reminiscing about telling teachers to “blow me”, misordering at chain restaurants, or debating the Trombone of Billy Bob’s jowls, TII stays true to being “seriously important”—at least to them.

“Happy anniversary to our fans… You guys are part of this.” — Anders (73:01)

“We love doing it. We want to do it for a dozen more years or maybe 30 more days. We don’t know.” — Adam (72:43)

This Is Important – Ep 269: Happy 5 Year TII MANniversary Suck It

Date: October 28, 2025
Hosts: Adam Devine, Anders Holm, Blake Anderson, Kyle Newacheck

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Notable Moments

1. Celebrating Five Years of TII

The group kicks off with repeated revelry: "Happy five year anniversary, TII nation!" (04:09).
They reflect on the community’s loyalty:
Adam: “The fans that are there, they listen early… We appreciate you.” (04:28) Anders: “Five years is an insane amount of time.” (04:33)

2. Concert Metaphors & Dad Bands

Concert crowd analogy:
Anders compares their podcast’s longevity to holding a good spot in a crowded concert; you stand strong when people try to push past you. (04:40)
Styx and Rush tangent:
Who would your imagined band be?
Blake: “I’m still gonna say Styx. This is Styx.” (05:02)
Adam: “A band that was popular when our dads were… I’m honoring my father by being at this concert.” (05:07)

3. Musical Nostalgia & Learning Drums

Adam tells a story about learning to drum on a terrible $70 kit, poking fun at himself (“Daddy needs a drum set.” – 06:14) and being demotivated after seeing Neil Peart (of Rush) in a bootleg VHS:
Adam: “I saw Neil Peart actually drumming and it made me want to quit. He was too good.” (08:01)
The group jokes about one-hit-wonder 90s bands (Presidents of the USA, Barenaked Ladies, Crash Test Dummies, etc.) and how certain introductory drum beats could set realistic expectations.

4. Billy Bob Thornton’s Weight & Pop Culture Tangents

Light-hearted debate over whether Billy Bob Thornton was ever truly fat, using movie roles as evidence.
Adam: “That guy right there was Sling Blade, who was morbidly obese in Sling Blade.” (11:19)
Blake: “He’s never been fat. He’s literally only been cool.” (12:03)
More riffs about Billy Bob’s band names (“Boxmasters”), and affectionate teasing about “fat not being cool.” (12:14)
Running bit: Did anyone reference “Sling Blade” in the last 5/10 years?
Anders: “That’s gotta be the only Sling Blade reference ever made in the last five years.” (10:15)

5. Changing Social Attitudes in the Midwest

Adam recounts recent trips to Nebraska and increased visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals:
Adam: “It used to be a place you wouldn’t want to be gay. I ran into so many gay people there now.” (16:36)
Banter about how they identify people’s orientation (“dangly earring”—19:47) and playful speculation about stereotypes.
Discussion evolves into humorous, self-aware territory on “fashion signals,” and the group prods Blake about his lensless glasses prop.

6. Blake’s Collecting Habits and Podcast Nostalgia

Blake pushes back on being called a hoarder:
Blake: “Actually, I’m a collector, and I archive. I do collect. I have my comic book collection and I archive things I think are important…” (29:51)
The group appreciates occasionally reliving old memories through Blake’s souvenirs (rare t-shirts from old projects, etc.), but Adam notes, “It’s a lot of work for maybe the three times that’s happened in my life!” (30:28)
Love for “Best Of” TII compilations, forgetting bits and rediscovering funny segments, e.g., the mysterious “raspy-voiced 90s singer” (Richard Marx—32:15).

7. Explaining the Podcast to Outsiders

When asked about the theme:
Adam: “It’s called This Is Important… literally it’s just us talking about usually pretty nostalgic stuff from our childhood in the 90s.” (34:22) Blake: “My dentist asked me… I’m like, don’t listen. Please don’t listen.” (34:56)

8. Podcast’s Community & Moments of Impact

Adam shares an emotional story about his neighbor listening to all episodes:
Adam: “He was like, ‘I actually loved it because I love what friendship you guys have. You can tell that you’re best friends.’ And I cried.” (36:03)
The group acknowledges winning “Funniest Podcast of 2023” at the iHeartRadio awards and jokes about potentially winning a Golden Globe as podcast awards expand (37:01).

9. Shoutouts and Upcoming Shows

Praise for their team (Anna, Todd, Isaac—38:25) and a callback to an infamous “list” given to them for content (talk about “the cruise”).
They plug their upcoming cruise (Feb 22–26 from Tampa Bay to Cozumel) and Vegas show (Nov 20), with teases of special guests and inside jokes about Bruno Mars, Sean Kingston, and sports events (39:16–41:22).

10. Fan Encounters and Omaha Traditions

Adam describes a fan recognizing him at the Drover steakhouse in Omaha, recalling podcast details about Adam’s hunting trips:
Adam: “You said on the podcast that you always roll through with Mikey and your dad.” (43:33)
Discussion about the Drover menu, Nebraska culinary traditions, and regional steakhouse culture.
Kyle: “What’s the vibe of The Drover? It sounds fancy.” (44:52)

11. Food Orders & Weight Loss Trends

Playful shaming about Blake’s habit of ordering the “weirdest thing” at well-known restaurants (45:58–46:58).
Joking discussion about GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and their impact on pop culture:
Blake: “If you can’t afford food for your children but you can inject yourself with Skinny Serum… you might be a redneck.” (51:48)
Curiosity about creating a hybrid testosterone and GLP-1 medication:
Kyle: “Can we brand something… It’s called Daddy’s Milkshake.” (56:41)

12. Testosterone Shame & Group Dynamics

Recalling an infamous “super bowl” day when Blake’s testosterone numbers were the lowest among the group:
Blake: “…You paraded and berated me… Didn’t feel good.” (58:24)
Comparing fashion choices, masculinity, and the idea of “signals”:
Adam: “I feel there’s less shame in testosterone than Ozempic.” (57:30)
“Feather in the cap” jokes about Cam Newton’s flamboyant hats.

13. 5 Year Anniversary Reflections & Inside Jokes

Reminiscing about 90s childhood—yelling “Suck it!” at strangers in malls:
Adam: “As a kid, you had no idea what we were saying… But we were literally telling moms… to suck it.” (63:06)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

On the podcast’s stubborn endurance:
“I would say growing strong, but we’re not. We’re stagnant. We are stagnant with our growth.” — Adam (04:20)
About musical beginnings:
“Daddy needs a drum set. Once I get into high school I gotta be slurping.” — Adam (06:14)
On Billy Bob’s fluctuating weight:
“He’s never been fat. He’s literally only been cool.” — Blake (12:03)
Changing times in Nebraska:
“I ran into so many gay people there now.” — Adam (16:36)
About archiving / collecting:
“Actually, I’m a collector, and I archive… I have my comic book collection… my figurines…” — Blake (29:51)
On explaining the podcast’s concept:
“It’s called This Is Important… literally it’s just us talking about usually pretty nostalgic stuff from our childhood in the 90s.” — Adam (34:22)
Fan love:
“…I love what friendship you guys have. You can tell that you’re best friends. And I cried.” — Adam (36:03)
On ordering food wrong:
“He doesn’t actually want to eat food.” — Adam (48:42)
Anniversary affection:
“Some of the best times of my life have been doing this podcast. That tour was incredible.” — Adam (72:29)
Thanking the fans:
“Happy anniversary to our fans… You guys are part of this.” — Anders (73:01)
Classic self-deprecating sign-off:
“We love doing it. We want to do it for a dozen more years or maybe 30 more days. We don’t know.” — Adam (72:43)

Timestamps for Key Segments

Opening & Anniversaries: 03:32 – 05:00
Concert + Band Nostalgia: 04:40 – 07:00
Billy Bob / Sling Blade / Fatness Discussion: 10:26 – 14:08
Nebraska, Inclusion, Stereotypes: 16:36 – 21:16
Blake’s Collecting: 29:30 – 30:54
Reflecting on Best Ofs and Unsolved Podcast Mysteries: 31:39 – 32:46
What’s This Podcast Really About?: 34:22 – 35:01
Fan Love & Awards: 36:03 – 39:02
Upcoming Live Events (Cruise/Vegas): 39:16 – 40:28
Omaha Traditions & The Drover: 42:23 – 46:49
Ordering Oddities & Ribbing Blake: 48:42 – 49:33
GLP-1/Ozempic/Testosterone Discussion: 50:00 – 58:04
5 Year Anniversary Reflections: 63:36 – 65:25
Takebacks & Apologies: 64:01 – 66:13
Sports Tangents (Millard South, Dodgers, Mariners): 68:48 – 72:09
Thanking Fans & Sign Off: 72:29 – End

Tone & Atmosphere

Closing Thoughts

“Happy anniversary to our fans… You guys are part of this.” — Anders (73:01)

“We love doing it. We want to do it for a dozen more years or maybe 30 more days. We don’t know.” — Adam (72:43)

Ep 269: Happy 5 Year TII MANniversary Suck It

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Summary

This Is Important – Ep 269: Happy 5 Year TII MANniversary Suck It

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Notable Moments

1. Celebrating Five Years of TII

2. Concert Metaphors & Dad Bands

3. Musical Nostalgia & Learning Drums

4. Billy Bob Thornton’s Weight & Pop Culture Tangents

5. Changing Social Attitudes in the Midwest

6. Blake’s Collecting Habits and Podcast Nostalgia

7. Explaining the Podcast to Outsiders

8. Podcast’s Community & Moments of Impact

9. Shoutouts and Upcoming Shows

10. Fan Encounters and Omaha Traditions

11. Food Orders & Weight Loss Trends

12. Testosterone Shame & Group Dynamics

13. 5 Year Anniversary Reflections & Inside Jokes

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

Timestamps for Key Segments

Tone & Atmosphere

Closing Thoughts

Summary

This Is Important – Ep 269: Happy 5 Year TII MANniversary Suck It

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Notable Moments

1. Celebrating Five Years of TII

2. Concert Metaphors & Dad Bands

3. Musical Nostalgia & Learning Drums

4. Billy Bob Thornton’s Weight & Pop Culture Tangents

5. Changing Social Attitudes in the Midwest

6. Blake’s Collecting Habits and Podcast Nostalgia

7. Explaining the Podcast to Outsiders

8. Podcast’s Community & Moments of Impact

9. Shoutouts and Upcoming Shows

10. Fan Encounters and Omaha Traditions

11. Food Orders & Weight Loss Trends

12. Testosterone Shame & Group Dynamics

13. 5 Year Anniversary Reflections & Inside Jokes

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

Timestamps for Key Segments

Tone & Atmosphere

Closing Thoughts