You Should Know Podcast – Episode 199

"The Best Ways to Cheat on Your Girlfriend!"
Hosts: Peyton Hardin and Cameron Kennedy
Release: January 12, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, Peyton and Cam let loose ahead of the upcoming 200th episode milestone and their near-1-million-subscriber achievement. True to their style, the friends swap hilarious high school stories, riff on pop culture fandom, and launch into a wildly unfiltered discussion about cheating—“the best (worst) ways to get caught or cheated on”—all with their signature banter, vulnerability, and over-the-top humor. The episode wraps with a chaotic Hubba Bubba tongue twister challenge, some meta talk about fandom boundaries, and a reminder: “Don’t call Cam’s phone if you find his number!”

Key Segments & Core Topics

1. Milestones, Nostalgia & Studio Vibes

Timestamps: 03:37–08:55

• Peyton and Cam celebrate hitting episode 199, tease a grand episode 200, and hype up their million subscriber milestone and surprise.
• They swap jokes about their evolving “game day” fashion and cringe high school basketball rituals—wearing mismatched jumpsuits, beads, and forced accessories.
  • Quote, Cam (06:47): "The only guy that gave me [a football jersey] was Dominic Valdispino. He was like, 6'7", 450, absolute unit. ...He gave me his jersey, and I genuinely felt like his girlfriend."
• Reflect on the bittersweet, surreal passage of recording nearly 200 episodes.
• Set the tone: next episode will be a raucous party, and the million-subscriber special will "change YSK history."

2. Stranger Things & Fandoms: Obsession or Overboard?

Timestamps: 10:27–17:06

• Cam finishes Stranger Things and both hosts discuss disconnecting from the fandom due to toxic online behavior and intense personal investment by fans.
  • Quote, Cam (13:32): "I saw an Instagram account—somebody runs Lucas and Max accounts like they're actually them...and people debate if it's accurate how Lucas would post about Max."
• Dissect boundaries of fandom: when character/actor lines blur, and fans microanalyze fictional relationships to absurdity.
  • Use examples of Sadie Sink’s (Max) comments creating social media uproar.
• Relate to “music die-hards”—how extreme fans sometimes get, using The Weeknd as a reference.

3. The Conqueror Running Challenge: Nerdy or Nuts?

Timestamps: 19:30–24:42

• Pierce describes "The Conqueror Challenges," an app where you pay ($300) and run (660 miles) to earn themed medals—like a Lord of the Rings quest.
• Cam and Pierce clown the idea, joking most fans are not running any marathons—least of all "LOTR guys."
  • Quote, Pierce (21:58): "She paid money and ran for it. Now, a hobby's a hobby. No, she didn't...wow."
• Relate to how far they'd go for their own fandoms; Cam says he wouldn't even do it for The Weeknd.

4. Reliving Gym Class Nightmares & Coming of Age

Timestamps: 25:05–32:38

• Lifelong trauma from changing for gym, sweating through awkward puberty, and being “blessed” or “not blessed” in the locker room.
  • Quote, Cam (28:05): "I would go...put on these athletic clothes, run a mile, and my...my pick was too small, so it would always go through that hole."
• The socioeconomic flex of kids wearing designer backpacks and expensive clothes vs. old-school Looney Tunes T-shirts and hand-me-downs.

5. Cheating Anxiety: The Best (Worst) Ways to Get Caught

Timestamps: 33:02–44:39

A. Relationship Paranoia (33:36–34:05)

• Cam confesses anxiety about being “too happy” and irrationally suspecting his partner might cheat.
  • Quote, Cam (33:41): “No, I'll literally be in bed and, like, something's great—it always happens when something great's going on. I'll be like, you cheat on me.”

B. Worst Ways to Discover Cheating

• By the Dog (34:05–35:59): Cam’s top nightmare scenario: the girlfriend’s dog recognizes a “sexy man” at the store and runs to him—proving a secret relationship.
  • “Imagine you’re walking through the store...and your girl’s dog sprints to a sexy man. He goes, ‘What's up, Benny?’...That dog's been in that man's crotch. Not in, rather, but around.” —Cam (35:54)
• Detective Route (37:17–38:12):
  • The slow-burn agony of piecing together clues over time, like odd payments or stories that don’t check out.
  • Pierce: “You've been cheating on me the whole time, but you made me work—and I don't want to do that!”
• From Someone Else (41:20–43:12):
  • The pain of a loved one (parent, cousin, friend) cluing you in instead of your partner.
  • Cam’s real story: a friend FaceTimes, asks when they broke up (they hadn’t), and then lists all the guys his ex hooked up with.
  • Quote, Cam (43:19): “I don't wish that on anybody but Pierce. I'm kidding. That's the worst one.”

C. Musings on Being Cheated On

• Cam: “Actually, I think young men should get cheated on at least once. It's very good for you...You will come out better. Now, you can't—we will lose some soldiers to the dark side.”
• Discuss how breakups in adolescence can send you on unpredictable, even destructive paths (the “butterfly effect”).

6. When Fans Cross the Line: Pierced By Prank Calls

Timestamps: 46:41–51:12

• Pierce suspects his phone number has leaked after receiving suspicious calls and texts during a TikTok live.
• The “fan” jokes they’re not a weird fan but wanted to say hi:
  • “You have my personal number and you’re calling me while I’m working...But you’re not weird or anything. Right?” —Pierce (49:18)
• Both hosts agree: appreciate fans who know boundaries—but don’t try to find their phone numbers.
• Cam, mock-threatening: “If you call me or text me and you’re a fan...I got your IP now and I’m a threat.”

7. Listener Interactions & Gym Celebrity Fatigue

Timestamps: 51:12–53:44

• Both recount funny and awkward moments with fans at the gym.
• Cam: went for a workout, got recognized and stopped six times in 15 minutes, “That was done, bro!”
• Lighthearted banter about who can undress the fastest.

8. The Hubba Bubba Tongue Twister Challenge

Timestamps: 55:36–64:10

• Peyton and Cam attempt to read tongue twisters with entire rolls of Hubba Bubba bubblegum in their mouths.
• Real-life lisping, jaw pain, and a ton of slobbery, juvenile humor.
• Cam cannot tell where his tongue ends and the gum begins.
• Viewers are subjected to a grotesque audio (and visual) experience, with both hosts nearly gagging.
  • Memorable Moment: Cam, after attempting to say, “Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep,”: “What are you saying? It looks like you just spit out a placenta.” (64:02)
• The challenge devolves into betting who can stuff more gum in for $500, fevered attempts and more graphic chewing sounds.

9. Wrap-Up & Secret Codes

Timestamps: 71:09–End

• Cam does the “outro” while Peyton recovers from the tongue challenge.
• Teases upcoming episode 200 and the massive million-subscriber surprise.
• Drops the week’s secret code for devoted listeners: “Hubba Bubba Lisp” (HBLubaHBL).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (With Timestamps)

• On Fandoms:
  “I've been on a side of Twitter and TikTok—it won't leave my feed. It's unbelievable.” —Cam, on Stranger Things superfans (13:12)

• On Cheating Paranoia:
  “No, I'll literally be in bed and, like, something's great...I'll be like, ‘You cheat on me.’ She'll be like, ‘What?’” —Cam (33:41)

• On Finding Out from a Pet:
  “That dog's been in that man's crotch. Not in, rather, but around the crotch.” —Pierce (35:59)

• On the Butterfly Effect of Heartbreak:
  “Your brain is not fully developed. You think that is your...your whole life. And they break up with you. There's people that done some wicked sh-...it's a butterfly effect.” —Pierce (44:14)

• On Over-the-Top Gum Challenge:
  "I can't tell at this point what's my tongue and what's the gum." —Cam (59:41)

Tone & Style

Unfiltered, zany, self-deprecating, and often full of “cringe” nostalgia. Peyton and Cam’s dynamic bounces between bro-therapy, outrageous confessions, and wild physical bits. Their rapport—deep friendship, good-natured ribbing, and willingness to discuss raw personal experiences—fuels both the humor and heart of the episode.

Final Thoughts

For both die-hard YSK fans and casual listeners, this episode delivers classic Peyton and Cam: rampant storytelling, comedic chaos, honest relationship talk, and complete disregard for personal dignity (see: literal mouthfuls of bubble gum and half-naked jokes). It’s the perfect lead-in to the podcast’s milestone 200th episode and a must-listen for those who appreciate the intersection of vulnerability and hilarity.

Secret Code for the Week: "Hubba Bubba Lisp" (HBLubaHBL)
Next week: Episode 200 party special, followed by the massive one-million-subscriber reveal!