You Betcha Radio Podcast Episode #357: "Stuff That Should Be Taxed 100%" 🎙

Release Date: December 17, 2025
Host: Myles "the You Betcha Guy"
Co-hosts: Ryan, Tyler, Jared

Episode Overview

This episode embraces the Midwest winter vibes, kicking off with weather complaints and rolling into the signature blend of nostalgia, dad culture, and relatable rants. The main segment is "Things That Should Be Taxed 100%," where the boys hilariously debate which modern annoyances deserve a punitive tax rate. Intermingled are classic Midwest observations, playful ribs about region-specific habits, and a closing HOA skit. The episode leans heavily into playful, self-deprecating humor and camaraderie, making it a cozy and engaging listen for fans and newcomers alike.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Midwest Winter Grievances & Truck Talk

• Cold Weather Woes: The group bemoans Fargo's biting winter—cold enough that Ryan’s truck tire pressure drops after an hour outside ([00:11]–[02:02]).
  • Quote: “It’s so cold... my five-year-old walked outside and it’s nine degrees, and he’s like, ‘Oh, it’s not so bad out.’” —Tyler ([04:15])
• Garage Insulation & R-Value: The boys try (and fail) to recall what "R-value" means, tossing around half-remembered homeownership lingo in typical Midwest fashion.
• Midwest Car Culture: Extensive chat about remote car starters (“Astro Start”), letting cars idle, winter-specific vehicle routines, and modern app frustrations.
  • “It’s like the most 32-year-old guy thing to say. You’re still calling it Astro Start even though every vehicle just comes with it.” —Ryan ([09:24])
• Face ID & Tech Talk: They riff on biometric phone logins, including how Face ID adapts to post-weight loss faces and their collective malaise about resetting lost passwords.

2. Conspiracies & Culture

• Medical Tech Cynicism: The group facetiously discusses future phone features, like phones testing your blood for insulin, then launches into a lighthearted “big pharma” conspiracy debate about the cure for cancer ([18:00]–[20:32]).
  • “There’s gotta be one person willing to martyr themselves to announce that there’s a cure.” —Tyler ([19:51])

3. Main Event: Things That Should Be Taxed 100%

A rolling brainstorm where each host takes turns proposing “annoying” or “overdone” cultural phenomena that, in their opinion, deserve an egregious tax penalty.

Notable Items & Arguments

• Podcast Equipment:
  • Riffing on the fact that anyone can buy a mic and become a podcaster, even if they know nothing ([21:00])
• Lip Filler:
  • Extended, tongue-in-cheek debate about how it never seems to look good (“Are we ever like, ‘You know what would make her a 10? Lip filler!’?” —Ryan, [22:53])
  • Eventually, they concede maybe the “bad” jobs just stand out more.
• Jeep Rubber Ducks:
  • “100% tax so Jeep owners can just chill the fuck out.” —Tyler ([26:38])
  • Both annoyed and bemused by the trend, especially when kids’ bath toys are, as they point out, scientifically proven to be gross.
• Elf on the Shelf:
  • They rail against the “Elf on the Shelf Olympics” among parents, especially those who post elaborate elf setups online.
  • Tyler: “I have a problem with people posting about it. Then it’s not for the kid anymore. It’s for you to show off how good a parent you are.” ([31:36])
• OKC Thunder Jerseys:
  • “It feels like they’re trying to make us like the Thunder. Like, they’re just masking the fact that they already had an awesome team in Seattle...” —Ryan ([34:11])
• Loud, Clicky Keyboards:
  • Lighthearted office rant—Jared hates the noise, Tyler champions "creamy" keyboards, and Miles hates the word "creamy."
  • Jared: "I don't like anything of them." ([39:07])
• Yard Inflatables (Holiday Décor):
  • Strong opinions: “There's no like, cool way to do an inflatable. Prove me wrong, but I have yet to see a good inflatable.” —Ryan ([41:00])
  • Inflatables supposedly “undo” the effort good Christmas lights bring.
• Truck Tires & Exhaust Pipes:
  • Tyler’s creative take: Tax rates should go up as tire/exhaust size increases. “If you want to be really, really loud... you gotta pay for it.” ([45:52])
• MLM Buy-Ins:
  • Myles proposes a 1000% tax on Multi-Level Marketing buy-ins to discourage predatory hustle culture ([48:22]).
• Tax Evasion on Social Media:
  • They marvel at how many people online brag about not paying taxes.
  • “Am I the doofus for paying my taxes? I feel like I’m being gaslit into not paying taxes.” —Ryan ([49:46])
• Plutonium:
  • Jared (deadpan): “Oklahoma City Thunder Jerseys.” Later, “Plutonium... should be taxed 100%. We don’t need more nukes.” ([57:54])
• Other quick mentions: Stamps (“buy low, send high”), truck nuts, “creamy keyboard covers,” and even more jabs at overdone pop culture accessories.

4. “Imessage Roulette” Game (Starts [59:04])

Jared hosts a game where hosts must search their messages for the last time they texted a list of colorful words (e.g., “boob,” “penis,” “fire,” “tits,” “grill,” “filter”). As expected, answers are wildly funny, sometimes embarrassingly revealing, and lead to more stories about Midwest dad life, BBQs, and the office.

Favorite Moments & Quotes:

• “The last time I said ‘boob’... I said, ‘I actually now only sign boobs.’” —Ryan ([63:21])
• “I texted my wife, ‘Penises are weird.’ She said, ‘True.’ And I said, ‘lol, good talk.’” —Ryan ([68:41])
• Tyler: “I just unprompted texted my buddy. ‘What’s up, sweet tits?’” ([72:24])
• Miles: “They got tits and grits there?” (regarding strip club brunches) ([72:02])

5. HOA/Neighborhood Bit (Starts ~[83:13])

The group closes with an improv skit inventing a You Betcha neighborhood HOA:

• Jared is “elected” HOA president and makes up Midwest HOA rules, including moving trash day and debating the merits of contracting snow removal.
• “The best way to remove snow is to have somebody on staff do it.” —Jared ([87:14])
• The bit is a tongue-in-cheek play on local politics, bureaucracy, and typical neighborhood arguments.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Buy high, sell low. That’s what we do.” —Ryan ([22:13])
• “I have a problem with Elf on the Shelf. Not the elf, but people posting about it. Then it’s not for the kid anymore.” —Tyler ([31:36])
• “You guys don’t ever cream your keyboard?” —Ryan (deadpan, as the phrase "creamy keyboard" takes on a life of its own, [39:35])
• “There’s got to be a tipping point – if everyone just stops paying taxes, they can’t make everyone pay taxes.” —Ryan ([50:52])
• “Loud trucks are so circumstance based, and it just sucks that about 95% of the time, it’s just not the time for a loud truck.” —Ryan ([46:15])
• “No, it would have been a big sweaty guy. Boobs are boobs.” —Ryan (on who actually asks for autographs) ([63:34])

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |----------------------------------------|---------------| | Fargo winter/Truck talk | 00:11–11:13 | | Face ID & Tech Frustrations | 11:15–13:41 | | Conspiracy/Big Pharma bits | 18:00–20:32 | | Start of "100% Tax" Segment | 20:58 | | Podcast Equipment/Lip Filler debate | 21:00–25:32 | | Rubber Ducks (Jeep)/Bath toys | 26:38–28:01 | | Elf on the Shelf Rant | 29:09–33:26 | | OKC Thunder Jerseys, Loud Keyboards | 34:00–40:49 | | Yard Inflatables/Penalties | 40:56–45:26 | | Truck/Exhaust Scale Tax | 45:34–47:02 | | MLM Tax Proposals | 48:22–49:01 | | Tax Evasion Online | 49:28–51:01 | | Stamps/Christmas Card Tangent | 51:11–56:01 | | Plutonium Gag | 57:46 | | "Imessage Roulette" Game | 59:04–80:57 | | Air Filter/Changing Debate | 80:57–81:17 | | HOA Skit | 83:04–90:48 | | Fun Fact—Mistletoe | 81:46 | | Closing Song Commentary | 90:48–92:10 |

Tone & Style

• Warm, Teasing, Midwest Dads: Benign ball-busting and relentless self-deprecation.
• Wide-Open Tangents: Conversations spin joyously off-topic, celebrating everyday life.
• Affectionate Satire: From HOA boards to winter gripes, nothing’s immune from a jab.
• Relatably Lazy: Mundane adulting pains (“haven’t changed my password,” “hate air filters,” “don’t want to shovel”) become comedic centerpiece.
• Language: Real and unfiltered, but always with a wink and towards shared experience.

Takeaways for Non-Listeners

If you missed the episode:

• Expect a hilarious, highly relatable rant session about Midwest winters, over-the-top car modifications, suburban trends, and various life “annoyances.”
• The “Should Be Taxed 100%” segment is the centerpiece, offering satire on modern life—from the rise of influencer culture, cosmetic procedures, and holiday yard décor, to the questionable value of loud trucks and novelty ducks.
• The group’s chemistry and their ability to turn any daily pain into a running joke (or a faux HOA rule) is on full display.
• The mix of improv games, listener participation, and pop culture gags (plus extended inside jokes on tech, sports, and office life) round out the Midwest flavor.

In short: A quintessential You Betcha episode, pairing regional humor with universally funny observations about how weird adulthood and suburban living have become.

Memorable sign-off:

“If you’re going through hell, just keep on going… you might get out before the devil even knows you’re there.” —Rodney Atkins (sung by Ryan, [90:48])