You Betcha Radio 🎙️ Episode 354

"Little Things That Embarrass Us"
Released: December 3, 2025
Hosts: Myles the You Betcha Guy, Ryan, Tyler, Jared

Main Theme / Overview

This episode is a classic “You Betcha” roundtable, loaded with Midwest humor and plenty of laughs, where Myles and the crew get real (and real funny) about the small, seemingly trivial things in life that make them irrationally embarrassed. From awkward social faux pas to Midwest-specific quirks, and mishaps with kids and cashiers, the guys dive deep into relatable anxiety, shared mishaps, and goofy nostalgia. Also in the mix: parenting tales, sports betting banter, bizarre construction-site nicknames, and a hilarious discussion about running a pet store.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Thanksgiving Recaps & Midwest Comforts

• Casual banter about overindulging in Thanksgiving food, dessert mishaps, and the joys (and pitfalls) of pumpkin pie and whipped cream.
• Miles: “It’s just about getting that pumpkin inside my belly.” (00:48)
• Tyler: Shares a tale of Thanksgiving desserts forgotten in the fridge. “They made the pies and then left them in their fridges at home.” (01:18)

2. Plug for Charlie Berens’ Special

• Quick spotlight on comedian Charlie Berens’ new YouTube special, “Neighborly.”
• Miles: “Charlie’s a good dude... he put more heart and soul into it.” (02:48)

3. Things That Make Us Irrationally Embarrassed

- On Airplanes:

• Lost items: Miles shares a cringe-inducing moment retrieving his water bottle.
  “You just lay awake and think about some dumb shit you did...” (03:48)
• Bathroom shuffles: The group laments the awkwardness of waiting in airline aisles due to restrictive airline rules—especially being called out by attendants.
  • Miles: “That is so embarrassing for that person. I’m embarrassed for them.” (06:31)
• Farting:
  • Ryan: “I’ve farted on a plane before, and it’s embarrassing when you really don’t have anyone to blame it on but yourself.” (04:55)
  • Miles: “Farting on an airplane is a pretty big deal.” (05:03)

- Cash and Checkouts

• Fumbling with cash: The universal anxiety of slowly paying and making change at gas stations.
  • Miles: “I just feel like a kid… like, oh, this is this guy’s first time using a wallet.” (11:05)
  • Imagery of Velcro wallets and coin zippers.
  • Ryan: “In that situation, one minute feels like one hour.” (12:20)
• Behind slowpokes: Sympathy for those stuck behind slow-check writers or coin sorters.

- Social/Language Fumbles

• Misinterpreting basic words or product names (e.g., “vanilla envelopes” vs. “manila,” “tunnel covers” vs. “tonneau”).
  • Miles: “I feel embarrassed I didn’t know it was French.” (10:17)
• Struggling to hear what someone says and having to go, “What?” more than twice—especially among strangers or in public.
• Uncomfortable eye contact with strangers multiplied if you’re recognizable, like Miles.

- Midwest Compliment Anxiety

• The awkwardness of accepting kind words and the tendency to self-deprecate or downplay.
  • Miles: “It feels good to get a compliment, but I don’t know how to behave... I don’t know what to do with my hands.” (31:40)
  • Midwest tradition: respond by dissing the item.

- Public Mishaps

• Bathroom knocks, loud noises, and post-bathroom handshakes—explaining wet hands to acquaintances.
• Accidentally rolling or dropping objects in public (basketballs, marbles, etc.).
• The unique shame of chasing something (marble, ball) across a room.

- Greeting Faux Pas

• Fumbling a handshake, dap, fist bump, or hug—no one ever knows the “right” code.
  • Miles: “I went in for the dap and he just went for the hug. It’s such a power move…” (24:58)
  • Ryan: “You have a 25% chance from those options... Actually HALF that, because you both have to get it right.” (23:41)

4. Parenting-specific Awkwardness

• Kids saying embarrassing things in public, e.g., commenting on someone’s size.
  • Ryan: “What are you even supposed to do when your kid asks, ‘Why is that guy so big?’” (18:18)
  • Miles: (deadpan wisdom) “He’s in a caloric surplus... He’s just stuffing his face and stuffing his ass on the couch.” (18:44)
• Showing off kids’ “tricks” only to have them clam up in front of others.
• Ordering complicated or finicky food orders for kids or allergy-prone relatives.

5. Quirky Embarrassments and Midwest Tics

• Rainy day windshield wiper speeds (“Am I being dramatic?”).
• Only one in a group to order a beer.
• Overly specific or “diva” restaurant orders.
• Mishaps with squeaky car brakes in school drop-off lines.
• Sports gaffes: airballing at the gym, missing a layup, bricking shots.
• Struggling to walk “cool”—tripping and “flatfooting” it when trying to look nonchalant.

6. Sports, Odds, and Prize Picks Segment (13:14–17:07)

• Debates and bets on the Vikings’ receivers and other NFL players. The guys riff on gambling logic, superstitions, and being “high” on certain picks, as well as the concept of emotional betting.
• Quotes:
  • Tyler: “I haven’t bet on the Vikings one single time because I’m trying not to.” (14:36)
  • Miles: "We're high on PrizePicks right now, high on players, high on life." (16:53)

7. Creative Construction Site Nickname Game (51:56–61:15)

• The guys invent nicknames for hypothetical construction workers based on quirky bios—e.g., “Gerard,” “Dink,” “Ditka,” “Peaches,” “Schofield.”
• Miles: “Most nicknames happen because… he once took a 45-minute shit in a porta potty when it was a hundred degrees. So we call him Sauna.” (58:48)
• A masterclass in word association and inside-joke culture.

8. Who Would Run What in a Pet Store? (82:52–91:54)

• Long riff on which host would take which role in a hypothetical pet store:
  • Miles, who’s never been in a pet store, wants to be the manager (“Management is management”), but the gang pegs him as cashier.
  • Tyler’s the “backdoor manager,” Tyler or Ryan probably at the greeter post, Jared (eventually) at the till too.
  • Arguments about how to attract people in, including whether putting a snake on someone would bring in customers.

9. Miscellaneous Midwest & Listener Q&A Tangents

• Taco-eating strategies (how to handle the mess).
• Tales of “crashing out” — losing your mind for minor annoyances, like shoveling mishaps or video game rages.
• The high cost of dog adoption vs. buying.
• The origin of units like “click” and “league” in military and nautical language.
• Thoughtful, meandering debates about working with spouses or siblings.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Thanksgiving & Midwest Food

• Miles: "For me it’s just about getting that pumpkin inside my belly." (00:48)
• Ryan: “I mixed a DC in with just about every single Thanksgiving meal.” (00:19)

Embarrassment Hall of Fame

• Miles: “Scheduled tummy ache hit different this year.” (00:15)
• Ryan: “Farting on a plane before, and it's embarrassing when you really don't have anyone to blame it on but yourself.” (04:55)
• Tyler: “The worst is being in a public stall and someone knocks or tries to open the door... what are you supposed to say?” (35:32)
• Jared: “Not knowing what someone said more than three times. You gotta keep saying, 'What?'” (19:43)

Compliment Anxiety

• Miles: "It feels good to get a compliment, but I don’t know how to behave... It’s like Ricky Bobby." (31:40)
• Tyler: "Yeah, it was $1 at a thrift store... it's actually a piece of shit, but thank you." (32:22)

Social/Sporting Mishaps

• Miles: “It would be nice if we just went back to just handshake. You can’t fuck it up unless someone short grips you. That’s embarrassing.” (24:04)
• Miles: “One little thing that’s embarrassing for me is if I'm buying shoes... and they keep having to go back into the back for different sizes...” (27:01)
• Tyler: “Airballing or putting one in the corner of the backboard…” (40:30)

Parenting & Public Kid Embarrassment

• Ryan: "When my kid, in public, mentions the size of somebody...” (18:18)
• Miles: “He’s in a caloric surplus... he's just stuffing his face and stuffing his ass on the couch.” (18:44)

Crashing Out

• Miles: “Old Miles would have crashed out this morning when I couldn't get the door open.” (69:27)
• Ryan: “When I try to walk nonchalantly, my toe always catches the ground… that's the worst.” (47:13)
• Tyler: “Favorite unnecessary crash out: my dad threw the mower into the ditch and then it fired right up.” (77:23)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–03:15: Thanksgiving stories, pie mishaps, Cool Whip vs. Reddi-Wip.
• 03:41–13:14: Embarrassing little things – planes, bathrooms, public mistakes.
• 13:14–17:07: Prize Picks NFL betting segment.
• 17:07–20:41: More little embarrassments: car wipers, kids’ comments, public parenting fails.
• 23:36–27:00: Greeting mishaps, handshake/dap/hug fails, physical comedy.
• 27:00–33:00: Buying shoes, ordering food, accepting compliments Midwest-style.
• 35:12–39:57: Public restroom anxieties, post-restroom handshakes, and follow-up awkwardness.
• 51:56–61:15: Construction worker nickname game.
• 82:52–91:54: Pet store roles, running (chaotically) a retail animal shop.
• 64:00–75:30: Tales of "crashing out" and ranting at inanimate objects.
• End: Listener questions on tacos, embarrassing moments, and more Midwest rambling.

Tone & Style

• Very conversational, casual, and riddled with quick, deadpan jokes and extended riffs.
• Unapologetically Midwest—modest, self-deprecating, and focused on relatability.
• Absurd, tongue-in-cheek moments (especially in the nickname game and pet store riff).
• Occasional deeper or “life hack” insights about embarrassment, but always quickly looped back to humor.

Takeaways

If you’ve ever lain awake thinking about a dumb little moment that embarrassed you, chances are these guys have, too. Their stories span airplane misadventures, Midwest restaurant gripes, the universal awkwardness of public restrooms, and the agony of slow check writers. They build a hilarious, relatable map of mundane discomforts that’ll make you feel a little more “normal” for your own. Stick around for the creative nickname segment and the “what would you do in a pet store” chaos, which brilliantly blend real Midwest culture and pure comedy.

Listen if:
You need a hearty laugh about the little things (and big things) that make us human—and a serious dose of Midwest realness.

For More

Check out Charlie Berens' “Neighborly” on YouTube, and join the You Betcha Patreon for bonus rambles and behind-the-scenes extras.