Ordering Food Like Michael Jackson

Summary

You Betcha Radio: Episode Summary – "Ordering Food Like Michael Jackson"

Release Date: June 2, 2025

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Introduction

In the "Ordering Food Like Michael Jackson" episode of You Betcha Radio, hosts Myles ("You Betcha Guy") and his friends Ryan, Tyler, and Jerrod delve into a humorous and nostalgic conversation filled with Midwest charm. The episode seamlessly blends lighthearted banter about quirky eating habits with fond reminiscences of school days, creating an engaging and relatable experience for listeners.

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1. The Skipping vs. Dancing Dilemma (00:00 – 01:18)

The episode kicks off with Ryan introducing a playful hypothetical scenario:

Ryan (00:00): "Would you rather have to physically skip to every destination you would otherwise walk to, or would you rather have to do the Michael Jackson, hehe, after anytime you order food?"

Naven and Barb immediately join in, recognizing the comedic potential of the idea. They discuss the amusing interactions such behaviors would elicit, especially when dealing with service staff. Naven humorously suggests that skipping everywhere would make one feel "fabulous," while Barb points out the inherent joy and infectious nature of skipping:

Naven (00:28): "Tell you what, though. You're gonna be feeling pretty f. Fabulous if you skip everywhere."

Barb (01:13): "So if you ever pissed off, start skipping."

The conversation highlights the group's appreciation for maintaining a positive demeanor, even in frustrating situations, using humor as a coping mechanism.

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2. The Manliness of Skipping (01:19 – 01:43)

Transitioning from the initial scenario, the hosts explore the concept of performing typically "unmanly" actions, like skipping:

Naven (01:15): "There's also no manly way to skip."

Barb (01:17): "No."

They debate the idea of performing skipping in a "manly" manner, concluding that skipping inherently brings a sense of joy and is hard to associate with negativity or traditional notions of masculinity. This segment underscores the group's ability to find humor and depth in everyday actions.

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3. Creative Ordering Methods (01:43 – 02:45)

Shifting back to the episode's title, the hosts brainstorm unconventional ways to order food, inspired by the initial hypothetical:

Naven (01:43): "I'll do the double quarter pounder with cheese with fries. It's funny. I actually might start doing that."

The discussion evolves into imagining a world where ordering food requires elaborate communication, reminiscent of animatedly specifying every detail through messaging platforms like DoorDash:

Barb (02:09): "You have to message the DoorDash driver and just say..."

This playful take on food ordering emphasizes the group's knack for blending everyday experiences with imaginative twists, making mundane activities entertaining.

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4. Nostalgia Hits: School Memories and Math Classes (03:01 – 06:20)

The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as the hosts reminisce about their school days, particularly focusing on the challenges of math classes and timed tests:

Ryan (03:06): "Who would win in a times table slash division table matchup?"

Naven (03:15): "I'm not a fast test taker so probably not me. But we should do it."

They delve into the dynamics of classroom settings, discussing the pressures of timed tests and the varying abilities of students. Barb reflects on her own experiences:

Barb (03:24): "We should do it because I used to run train on. On the class and those things."

The hosts share laughs over childhood frustrations with complex math problems and the competitive atmosphere of school academic environments.

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5. The Evolution of School Schedules and Pep Rallies (06:20 – 08:00)

Building on their school memories, the hosts compare past and present educational structures, highlighting the shift from shorter, more dynamic class periods to longer, block-based schedules:

Naven (06:20): "And then, like, we'd have like a, like a pep rally, you know, that would take like an hour and a half at the end of the day."

They passionately discuss the vibrancy of pep rallies, despite admitting their own trivial nature:

Naven (06:53): "The pep rally itself was dumb. Yeah, but just being in an auditorium or a gym with your buddies is always a good time."

Barb adds her own anecdotes about the playful mischief that often accompanied these gatherings:

Barb (07:10): "We couldn't go into the bleachers in our school, though, could we? Yeah, no, I was never underneath the bleachers, kid."

The group vividly paints a picture of teenage antics during school events, blending humor with a touch of nostalgia that resonates with listeners who share similar memories.

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Conclusion

Throughout the "Ordering Food Like Michael Jackson" episode, You Betcha Radio effectively combines humor with heartfelt reminiscences, offering listeners both laughter and a trip down memory lane. By weaving together quirky hypotheticals with genuine reflections on youth and friendship, Myles and his friends create a relatable and entertaining narrative that embodies the show's signature Midwest charm.

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Notable Quotes

• Ryan (00:00): "Would you rather have to physically skip to every destination you would otherwise walk to, or would you rather have to do the Michael Jackson, hehe, after anytime you order food?"

• Barb (01:13): "So if you ever pissed off, start skipping."

• Naven (03:15): "I'm not a fast test taker so probably not me. But we should do it."

• Naven (06:53): "The pep rally itself was dumb. Yeah, but just being in an auditorium or a gym with your buddies is always a good time."

• Barb (07:10): "We couldn't go into the bleachers in our school, though, could we?"

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Transcript

[Ryan]

Would you rather have to physically skip to every destination you would otherwise walk to, or would you rather have to do the Michael Jackson, hehe. After anytime you order food?

[Naven]

Because it's gonna get a laugh for sure every time.

[Barb]

Yeah. And I.

[Naven]

And nothing's better than, you know, goofing around with the waiter or waitress.

[Barb]

Yeah. I don't even think you need to explain yourself after you do it either. It's just. It's kind of just a funny bit.

[Naven]

Tell you what, though. You're gonna be feeling pretty f. Fabulous if you skip everywhere.

[Barb]

Yeah, it's like.

[Naven]

Yeah, it's like, can you be in a bad mood while you're skipping?

[Barb]

That's what I like.

[Naven]

Imagine being pissed off at something. Like, let's say, you know, Ryan's across the warehouse and he says something to me. It pissed me off, and I'm gonna run after him. Imagine being mad while skipping over to try and beat the. Out of you.

[Barb]

Yeah, by the time you catch me, you're gonna be over it. You're gonna be smiling.

[Naven]

Yeah, I'm just gonna be. It's like kind of like riding a jet ski. You can't be mad while riding a jet ski.

[Barb]

Yeah, I feel like it's kind of like trying to sneeze with your eyes open. Like, you. You. I don't think you can skip without smiling, so.

[Ryan]

So if you ever pissed off, start skipping.

[Barb]

Just start skipping.

[Naven]

There's also no manly way to skip.

[Ryan]

No.

[Naven]

I have yet to see someone skip in a manly way.

[Barb]

If we're talking, like, you know, like the high. Like the high knees.

[Naven]

Yeah, we're not. We're not talking. We're not talking calisthenics.

[Barb]

Okay? I mean, that.

[Ryan]

That.

[Naven]

That's. That's the closest talking playground skipping.

[Barb]

Yeah. Then you're right.

[Ryan]

Put your head side aside.

[Naven]

Like that.

[Barb]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. You're not gonna skip to crisscross.

[Naven]

I'll do the double quarter pounder with cheese with fries. It's funny. I actually might start doing that. Yeah.

[Barb]

And then you're like. You forget to order ranch. Oh, can I get a thing of ranch with that too?

[Naven]

It's funny. I'm absolutely choosing that.

[Ryan]

Or yeah, you're just on doordash and you just use the app, but every time you hit place order, you have to message.

[Naven]

You have to message the doordash driver and just say he.

[Ryan]

He.

[Barb]

Yeah, yeah. Hey. Yeah. What would you. Oh, you want to. How would you like your steak down? I don't like a medium rare. All right. What do you. What would you like for a side all. I'll do the mashed potatoes. Well you actually get two sides with that, so you can pick another one. Okay, well I'll do the steamed vegetables as well. Okay. And then what would you like to drink? I'll do. I'll do it old fashioned. Like. I mean depending on what you order, you could get five, six, seven of them out in one in. In one shot.

[Ryan]

Yeah. And over the course of a dinner it could be 10 if you get advertisers end as correct.

[Barb]

Yeah.

[Naven]

Another drink?

[Barb]

Yeah. Another drink. Yep. Yeah. You run out of ranch, you gotta order more ranch. The bill, I mean the bill too. Gotta do the bill and the mint. Yeah. The little Andes they give you.

[Naven]

You don't order that.

[Barb]

No, I know, I know.

[Ryan]

But Naven R. Johnson. Who would win in a times. Who would win in a times table slash division table matchup?

[Naven]

I'm not a fast test taker so probably not me. But we should do it.

[Barb]

We should do it because I used to run train on. On the class and those things.

[Ryan]

There's always that one kid though. Just feel crazy.

[Barb]

Yeah, yeah. And just same with like keyboard class. Like there's a one kid and it's like how are you doing it that fast?

[Naven]

You.

[Ryan]

That's not sustainable.

[Naven]

I was, I was probably bottom 30% every time. I was not last. But I definitely wasn't in the middle. Was right in between.

[Barb]

Do you guys. How was that grade? Was it. How was that graded again? Cuz you just got. What was it? 1 minute to fill out like all of the answers.

[Naven]

As many as you could.

[Barb]

Okay.

[Naven]

And then you fill out. You get one minute to fill out as many as you can. And then.

[Ryan]

Yeah.

[Naven]

If you. Then they grade them so everyone. You didn't even attempt you get one wrong?

[Barb]

Sure. Okay.

[Naven]

And then if you got them wrong, they'd mark them wrong.

[Barb]

We should do that.

[Ryan]

Seems like a bad system doing it times like that.

[Naven]

Yeah, I mean especially now. We just don't.

[Barb]

We.

[Naven]

I mean quick, quick multiplication. We you should be able to do. Because there's many. It's way easier. But even that you still probably could do it just fast if you would on your phone.

[Ryan]

What's nine times five?

[Barb]

45.

[Ryan]

Hey, Ryan won that one.

[Naven]

I wasn't even listening. Give me another one.

[Ryan]

8 times 7?

[Barb]

56.

[Naven]

56. See, I'm just. Yeah, you're you know, quarter of a second behind.

[Barb]

Yeah.

[Ryan]

5, 5 25.

[Naven]

That was me.

[Barb]

That's tie. I think.

[Ryan]

10 12.

[Barb]

120.

[Naven]

120.

[Ryan]

11 times 11.

[Barb]

11.

[Naven]

121. 121.

[Barb]

121.

[Ryan]

There you go.

[Naven]

No, 122.

[Barb]

120.

[Naven]

121.

[Barb]

Yep. 1 times 1 is 1. Square. Square root of 12.

[Ryan]

3. No, 6.

[Naven]

No, square root of 144 is 12.

[Barb]

Y. Yep, that's what you meant. Y. There we go.

[Ryan]

Stupid prime numbers.

[Naven]

That was idiotic, Ryan. Jesus Christ. Yeah. Let's do a square root table. Barb.

[Ryan]

DWI.

[Naven]

It's a square root of 49.

[Barb]

7.

[Ryan]

He's dialed in.

[Naven]

Is this your states and caps?

[Barb]

Kind of, yeah. I mean, I, I, I, I got 100% on states and caps. I just wasn't super fast at it.

[Ryan]

You got 100?

[Barb]

Oh, yeah. Oh, easy. Oh, that's not time, though.

[Naven]

I mean, he had to study.

[Ryan]

I didn't have to.

[Barb]

Oh, yeah, I studied.

[Ryan]

Technically. Technically. Technically, every class is timed, so.

[Barb]

That's true. Like 52 minutes or 48 minutes or something.

[Naven]

Yeah, well, now that they do, like, hour and a half with less of them.

[Barb]

Yeah. Four classes a day. I don't know. No wonder that younger generation is the way it is. A block system.

[Naven]

And then, like, we'd have like a, Like a pep rally, you know, that would take like an hour and a.

[Ryan]

Half at the end.

[Naven]

End of the day. So every class was, like 28 minutes long.

[Barb]

Yeah, it was the best.

[Naven]

And the first, like, eight minutes of each class is either start, like, getting into it, and then there's like a wind down. So essentially every class was like 12 minutes.

[Barb]

Yeah. Well, it's great when you had classes that taught by, like, one of this, One of the coaches of one of the sports like basketball, football, whatever. Because, I mean, you, you were smoking and joking about the game for the first 10 minutes.

[Naven]

Well, and on game day, they're like, yeah, just watch a movie.

[Barb]

Yeah.

[Naven]

Dialed into what South High is doing.

[Barb]

Yeah, they're ye. They're getting game plans ready to go.

[Ryan]

And do you guys like pep rallies or no?

[Barb]

Yeah, I loved them.

[Ryan]

Just to get out of class.

[Naven]

The pep rally itself was dumb. Yeah, but just. Yeah, just being in a auditorium or a gym with your buddies is always a good time.

[Barb]

Yeah, a lot of shenanigans going on at pep rallies.

[Naven]

Well, so many shenanigans.

[Barb]

We couldn't go into the bleachers in our school, though, could we? Yeah, no, I was never underneath the bleachers, kid. I, I got to, like, age 13, and I'm like, I better not go on to the bleachers. Good decision. Made by me.

[Ryan]

What would happen under there?

[Barb]

I don't know.

[Naven]

Just hanging from the chest.

[Barb]

Yeah. Climbing up, sticking bubble gum everywhere. Yeah. You know, experimentation.

[Naven]

Just, like, finding old, like, gym kickballs and fucking.

[Barb]

Yeah.

[Naven]

Pelting your butt.

[Barb]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Ryan]

Around all the dangerous metal.

[Naven]

And then you find your buddy who's sitting in the bleachers, and you poke them in the butt.

[Barb]

Yep. Yep. Yeah, you're, like. You're.

[Naven]

Yeah. You find, like, an old, like, broomstick, and you shove it up your buddy's ass is sitting on the bleachers.

[Ryan]

Give an oil change.

[Barb]

Yeah. You're trying to. You're trying to, like, step around like the Copenhagen. Choose that.

[Ryan]

The old programs.

[Barb]

Yeah, Old programs.

[Naven]

Once in a while, you get some popcorn.

[Barb]

Yep. Yep.

[Naven]

It's a nice little snack.

[Barb]

Yeah.

[Ryan]

That was the best.

[Naven]

Then you'd always, at one point, do, like, a race to the other side, and you had to, like. Because, you know, there's, like, the metal things around.

[Barb]

Yeah.

[Naven]

You had to do, like, the high knees through them all.

[Barb]

Yeah.

[Ryan]

Very dangerous down there.

[Naven]

Yeah. And then you just start climbing on.

[Ryan]

It's like monkey bars.

[Barb]

Yeah. I mean, it's like. It's a. It's a teenage playground is what it is. You know, you could be smoking. Smoking weed down there, or you could be, like, cleaning up, helping save the environment.

[Ryan]

Be such a bold choice. Smoking weed under there during a pep. Pep rally.

[Barb]

It just. I mean, it's just going straight up through the bleachers, like, that's why. Yeah. Behind the egg shop is the spot.

[Ryan]

Yeah.

[Naven]

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