You Should Know Podcast — Episode 193 (December 1, 2025)
"I SLAPPED MY BEST FRIEND!"
Hosted by Peyton Hardin and co-hosted by Cameron Kennedy
Episode Overview
This episode of the You Should Know Podcast is a raucous, revealing, and genuinely hilarious ride through Peyton and Cam’s signature blend of self-deprecating humor, off-the-rails banter, and the kind of “tell-all” stories only best friends can share. From the much-anticipated merch drop to dissecting childhood competitiveness and the anatomy of a good gym bro slap, the duo dives deep into personal anecdotes, pop culture debates, and absurd friendly arguments—all while never missing a chance to roast each other. Listeners get a front-row seat to the duo's irrepressible dynamic and a reminder of why their friendship is the show’s true star.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Merch Drop & Patreon Family
- [01:24] Peyton hypes up the new "balloon drop" merch, noting its limited-edition status and the special perks for Patreon members.
- [04:07] Both hosts show off the merch live, with instant comedic detours (“look at the back,” “we got koalas on the back!”).
“This is probably one of the coolest things we’ve ever dropped. Super high quality, super, super, super cool design. Thank y’all for being so patient. I know you’re gonna go crazy on this merch drop.” —Peyton [01:33]
2. Witty Banter & Physical Comedy
- [04:33] Cam and Peyton get sidetracked with body humor, joking about their anatomy, early morning mishaps, and the “North Star” (absurd asides referencing testicle placement, keloids, etc.).
- [05:25] Cam riffs: “My left one’s up here. Right one’s chilling. Your nuts got a lazy eye.”
3. Keloid Chronicles & Morbid Humor
- The discussion veers into personal “keloid” issues, complete with the “Keloid Boys” album joke and gross-out details.
“My left. I literally took the earring out. Blood ensued… the earring back is scraping some flesh on the inside. I currently believe my body's fighting it.” —Cam [07:25]
“You’ll just be able to play. It’s gonna be real hard. Right. Sometimes the juices will leak. I’ve had juice leakage often.” —Peyton [08:46]
4. True Crime Facts & Confusion
- [10:02] Cam and Peyton bicker about whether the Texas Chainsaw Massacre is based on Ed Gein, with Peyton attempting to “educate” his cohost, and Cam repeatedly insisting it’s real.
- The argument devolves into affectionate insults and jokes about eyesight and geography.
"You're not listening. You're only seeing me. You're staring into my beautiful blue eyes." —Cam [10:52]
5. Cancel Culture & “Unknown Fear”
- Cam brings up anxieties over old tweets and “cancel culture”:
“I know there’s nothing on there of me, but why? It’s like an unknown fear.” —Cam [15:18]
- Peyton admits irrational intrusive thoughts (“I hope I never did that!”) and quirky brain wiring.
6. Fan Encounters: Peyton Gets Humbled
- Peyton recounts being recognized at a wing restaurant, having a photo taken, and the waitress quipping:
“I wish the other guy was here. He’s a lot funnier.” —Waitress [20:30]
- Cam reassures Peyton (in his own way):
“I actually debate people in your honor for you.” —Cam [21:09]
7. Olivia’s Argentina Geography Woes
- Cam shares a story about his wife’s hilarious confusion over Argentina’s location.
- She thinks Argentina is in the Middle East, then Africa, then South America—capped with, “They’re still Black…” resulting in hilarious, bewildered disbelief.
“I was just out of my mind. Like, secondhand embarrassment for my own wife.” —Cam [25:45]
8. Calendar & Work Week Rant
- Debate about what day the week should start—Sunday per the calendar versus Monday as culturally accepted.
- Peyton wants to revolt:
“I’ve always been anti-Mondays. I’m on the anti-Mondays committee. Monday is the second day of the week!” —Peyton [30:14]
9. Trivia & Math Mishaps
- Cam challenges Peyton on US state capitals. Peyton answers “Los Angeles” for California—wrong, it’s Sacramento.
- Later, both struggle to work out $100/60 minutes—with comically bad math before arriving at $1.66/minute.
10. Language Fails: "Bang for Your Buck"
- Peyton is convinced it's “more bank for your buck,” and a full argument erupts.
- Peyton consults ChatGPT live (who calls him “Ms. Anubis,” to Cam's horror), only to be corrected that it’s “bang” not “bank.”
[46:08] C (ChatGPT): “The original phrase is actually ‘more bang for your buck.’”
Cam: “How about them apples, Ms. Anubis?” [46:25]
11. Hot Yoga Prank
- Cam receives a text inviting him to an all-male late-night hot yoga session; suspects Peyton's friend set him up.
- Turns out, Peyton’s partner signed him up as a way to promote flexibility—with added jokes about “night crawlers” and “tidy whities.” [36:11]
12. Gym Bro Slap Story (Episode Title Reference)
- Cam observes two young men at the gym: one unknowingly gets the “hardest slap” before a heavy lift, explodes in anger, and storms off.
- Leads to a debate: would Peyton let Cam slap him at the gym for a PR? Peyton: no chance (except “in the bedroom”).
“There’s nothing in life where slapping me will make me do better—except for the bedroom!” —Peyton [52:57]
13. Raw Dogging Boredom Trend
- Discussion of the TikTok trend where people record themselves sitting in silence (“raw dogging boredom”) for minutes/hours.
- Peyton admits he’d have a meltdown: “I will literally start hearing voices. People climbing in my walls—panic!”
- Cam bets he could do it for money; Peyton doubts it, sparking a math tangent. [58:13]
14. Travel Hassles & TSA Stories
- Hilarious riffing on passports, whether you actually get stamps, and TSA screenings.
- Cam questions why TSA lets “famous” people or recognized passengers skip security (a running joke about the system’s flaws).
"Robbie got on a flight out of our country without a passport... had an open warrant." —Cam [66:57]
15. Childhood Competitiveness Exposed
- Cam recalls being “King of Quiz” in school, gloating after outlasting a girl in a standardized test.
- Peyton skewers him:
“You didn't deserve friends. If I'm not all-time QB, no one is playing football!” —Peyton [75:16]
16. Pop Culture Peyton & Cam
- “Pre-recorded” pop culture segment celebrates John Cena’s upcoming final wrestling match.
“He is the greatest of all time… the last time you’ll see him in jorts, man.” —Peyton [78:36]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On fan encounters:
- “I wish the other guy was here. He’s a lot funnier.” —Waitress to Peyton [20:30]
- “Don’t make it real.” —Cam [21:21]
- On being recognized by TSA:
- “I don’t like that when I’m recognized in the TSA line they just let me go past the security. How many people are you just letting go past?” —Peyton [66:32]
- Language confusion:
- “More bank for your buck!” —Peyton (wrong) [40:26]
- “The original phrase is actually ‘more bang for your buck.’” —ChatGPT/AI [46:08]
- On old tweets & intrusive thoughts:
- “You know, you’re clear. But it’s just the lyric of it—you know what I’m saying? That means it was sitting in the brain. You just don’t know if it got out.” —Cam [15:18]
- On gym bro slaps:
- “His friend literally goes and slaps his back... he literally slapped the shit out of his back.” —Cam [51:13]
- On raw dogging boredom:
- “I can’t do that because I will literally start hearing voices. People climbing in my walls right now—panic.” —Peyton [59:29]
Important Segments & Timestamps
- [01:33] — Merch drop hype and Patreon perks
- [04:07] — Cam returns to studio, merch modeling
- [05:25-09:34] — Physical comedy and keloid discussion
- [10:02-11:35] — Ed Gein / Chainsaw Massacre debate
- [14:24] — Cancel Culture anxiety
- [18:16-21:09] — Peyton’s fan interaction (“other guy is funnier”)
- [24:24-25:50] — Olivia’s Argentina confusion
- [30:06-31:52] — The calendar/week structure argument
- [36:11-39:42] — All-male hot yoga text prank
- [50:03-54:23] — “Slapping my best friend” at the gym story, and debate
- [58:13-60:00] — Raw dogging boredom trend and the math debate
- [66:32] — Security lines & TSA stories
- [70:07-76:29] — Childhood competitiveness and Cam’s outrageous stories
- [78:36-80:59] — Pop Culture Peyton & Cam: John Cena’s last match
Final Thoughts
This episode perfectly captures the chaotic, unfiltered energy of Peyton and Cam’s friendship, balancing self-mockery, genuine personal revelations, and playful jabs. Whether dissecting trivial expressions, sharing wild fan stories, or exposing each other's weaknesses (and childhood “villain” arcs), the duo offers a comedic window into their world—where there are no sacred cows and everyone, especially themselves, is fair game for roasting.
For new listeners, this episode is an ideal sampler of the podcast’s heart: wild stories, loving brutality, cringe-inducing honesty, and infectious laughter.
Don’t forget:
- The “Balloon Drop” merch is only live for one week.
- Patreon (“Koala Club”) gets all the early drops and extra content!
- Pop culture segment is pre-recorded, so WWE fans should check out John Cena’s farewell.
Quote to Remember:
“There’s nothing in life where slapping me will make me do better—except for the bedroom!” —Peyton [52:57]
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