Podcast Summary: "If We Ran an HOA"
Podcast: You Betcha Radio
Hosts: Myles the You Betcha Guy, Ryan, Tyler, Jerrod
Date: December 15, 2025
Episode Overview
In this comedic episode, the You Betcha crew imagines what life would be like if they ran their own Homeowners Association (HOA) in a typical Midwest neighborhood. The gang assigns themselves roles, debates the rules and quirks of HOA life, and pokes fun at the bureaucracy, all while riffing on Midwest traditions, petty gripes, and neighborly relationships. The conversation is tongue-in-cheek and packed with classic Midwest humor, banter, and plenty of one-liners.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Assigning HOA Roles & Structure
- Jared appointed as HOA President: Tyler and the gang nominate Jared due to his recent homeownership experience.
"Jared: You betcha. HOA. What rules are you making and how are you enforcing them?" [00:00]
- Ryan becomes Lawn & Snow Removal "Narc":
- Ryan is (somewhat unwillingly) put in charge of lawn care and snow removal for the neighborhood, not as an overseer but as the actual person doing the work.
"Tyler: ...you're in charge of going all the lawns..." [00:34]
- Tyler designated as the "Narc":
- Tyler is named rules enforcer and community reporter, humorously referred to as “the narc.”
"Jared: Tyler will be, like, the rules follower. He'll be, like, in charge of the narc." [00:58]
- Party/Culture Planner:
- Another role emerges as the block party and cultural events planner, with Tyler self-designating as "the glue guy of the neighborhood."
"Tyler: Oh, I could be a party planner... I'll be the culture. I'll be the glue guy of the neighborhood." [01:28–01:32]
HOA Politics, Rules & Rivalries
- Comedic Rivalry:
- The hosts joke about internal politics, staged as rivalries between the party planner (pro-fun) and the narc (anti-fun).
"Tyler: It'll be me, the party guy, always fighting Tyler at the meetings. Because Tyler hates fun, and I love fun." [01:36]
- Reporting Infractions:
- Jokes continue about reporting each other for minor infractions, including language used in meetings.
"Tyler: ...I will report him a shitload for being a skeevy little perv looking at all my business." [01:51]
HOA Conferences & Decision-Making
- Jared "attends" an HOA conference:
- Jared claims he improved his presidency by attending a hypothetical conference in Salt Lake City, humorously weaving in faux lessons.
"Jared: Going to conferences? Trying to improve the HOA and the function of our community." [02:19]
- Key Conference Takeaway – Trash Day:
- Jared proposes moving trash day to Monday, supposedly for sanitation reasons learned at the conference.
"Jared: ...change trash days to Monday." [02:56]
- The decision is both praised and debated by the team in classic Midwestern fashion.
- Snow Removal Policy:
- Citing the "conference," the group agrees, comedically but sincerely, that snow removal should be handled in-house—not contracted out.
"Jared: The best way to remove snow is to have somebody on staff do it." [03:56]
Community Expansion & Future Planning
- First 100 Days as President:
- Tyler prompts Jared on his first actions as president, leading to jokes about expanding the neighborhood—either by increasing density or controversially "kicking people out."
"Jared: I want to get 50 more residents by the next calendar year." [06:23]
- Dialogue on high-density living:
- The idea of building up and creating high-density residential is raised with comedic overtones.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Role Assignment Shenanigans:
"Tyler: So we're not hiring it out. We're just. Ryan's just gonna do it. I like that." [00:34]
- On Block Party/Culture Planning:
"Tyler: I'll be the culture. I'll be the glue guy of the neighborhood." [01:32] "Unspecified Neighbor: Heavy on the cult." [01:34]
- Comedic HOA Rivalry:
"Tyler: ...I will report him... for being a skeevy little perv..." [01:51] "Unspecified Neighbor: And I'm reporting him right now for reusing skeevy little perv in an official meeting." [01:57]
- On Trash Day Policy:
"Jared: The guy that said this to me was very convincing. I believe him." [03:15] "Tyler: ...Higher percentage of garbage in the garbage can the least amount of time. I think that's just smart. I think we have a great president in the HOA right now." [03:18]
- Snow Removal Logic:
"Jared: ...you never know when a blizzard's coming, so you have to be prepared. Can't be contracting that out." [04:17]
- Midwestern Bipartisanship:
"Tyler: This is a bipartisan issue here." [04:33]
- HOA Presidential Ambition:
"Tyler: And it's crazy that you just got elected president of the HOA yesterday and you already went to this Salt Lake conference." [05:30] "Jared: Solving yesterday to make a better tomorrow." [05:54]
Important Timestamps
- 00:00–01:15: Introduction of the HOA scenario; role assignments and organization.
- 01:15–02:30: Debating HOA rules, internal politics, and the emergence of neighborhood roles.
- 02:30–04:17: Recap of Jared's fictional HOA conference; policy changes on trash day and snow removal.
- 04:17–05:00: Group consensus on snow removal and additional light-hearted disputes on neighborhood management.
- 06:08–06:54: Plans for the future—including increasing residents and jokes about high-density housing.
Closing Thoughts
This episode showcases the group's signature Midwest humor, riffing on the everyday absurdities of neighborhood life and HOA politics. Their playful dynamic and exaggerated (yet oddly relatable) takes on community management provide plenty of laughs for long-time listeners and newcomers alike.
If you want to know what happens when a bunch of Midwesterners take HOA management way too seriously—and not seriously at all—this episode is a must-listen.