You Should Know Podcast

Episode 202: THE ONE MILLION SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL!
Hosts: Peyton Hardin & Cameron Kennedy
Release Date: February 2, 2026

Episode Overview

In this milestone 1 Million Subscriber Special, Peyton and Cam celebrate a massive achievement for the You Should Know Podcast. True to form, they blend off-the-wall humor, candid personal stories, and genuine gratitude to their community. The duo reflect on their journey, make a game-changing channel announcement, and, in typical fashion, spiral into lively debates and hilarious tangents. This episode is a rollercoaster of absurdity, friendship, and fresh beginnings—a must-listen (or read) for fans new and old.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Celebration and Gratitude for 1 Million Subscribers

• The episode opens with the guys marking the 1-million-subscriber milestone, confetti (or what passes for it), and jokes about recycled party supplies.
• Cam and Peyton reminisce about their humble beginnings and the emotional episode 200 just prior ("I don't really publicly cry. Like, I don't do public math." - Cameron, 01:40).
• They discuss the magnitude of 1 million, how unfathomable it feels, and how it's rare territory for any YouTube channel.
  • Peyton: "The number of million has just been in my head. It's a big, big number. I'm trying to fathom that because I want to sit in this victory... I can't imagine doing a million of anything." (07:52)

2. Hilarious Debates: Steps, Blinks, and Porta-Potties

• The two rehash childhood misunderstandings around toilets at Home Depot, leading into a riff about invention ideas and public bathroom horror stories (01:54–05:00).
• They devolve into a comedic debate over what is quickest to hit a million of: steps, blinks, snaps, or even queefs.
  • Peyton: "Name one thing you can do a million times the quickest." (08:28)
  • Cam: "Peyton, you sound like someone that doesn't speak English. That's the easiest way I can put it." (13:09)
• The sequence culminates in joking about the market value of “queefs in a jar” (17:01), laced with self-aware, gross-out humor.

3. The Big 1 Million Subscriber Announcement (Milestone Change for YSK)

[Announcement segment, 18:21–24:46]
Notable Segment:

• At 18:21, the energy lifts as they prep for a major reveal, complete with a breathless, offbeat announcement dance from Cam (18:35–19:26).
• New Era:
  • The "Peyton vs. Cam World Tour" documentary has been filmed and will be released weekly as episodes, not a single movie.
  • Koala Club/Patreon: Members will get episodes one week earlier than the public and ad-free.
  • New Channel – YSK Unplugged:
    • The general public gets episodes on a new channel, YSK Unplugged.
    • This channel will feature extra games, challenges, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content.
    • Cam: "The new future of YSK is here. We love each and every single one of y’all." (22:50)
  • Patreon also gets voting power and creative input for future episodes and challenges.

4. Nostalgia & The Road to 1 Million

• Peyton reflects on starting out as a kid, inspired by YouTube legends like Shane Dawson and Philip DeFranco, stating that reaching 1 million is a personal dream come true. (44:00, 70:00–71:00)

5. Everyday Debates & Absurd Tangents

• The Gravity Scare:
  • Cam introduces a (joke?) news story about Earth potentially losing gravity for seven seconds on August 12, 2026, leading to catastrophic theorizing and more Peyton science confusion (28:49–35:48).
  • "If this becomes like a—oh, you never know with space. But say, say around June, they're like, oh, this is inevitable... I guarantee you some government check is gonna be cut to a company that makes something so you can, like, bolt yourself in the ground." (31:43, Cam)
• Denim Hygiene Debate:
  • Cam admits to washing jeans every 2–3 wears.
  • Peyton proudly proclaims he’s never washed his jeans ("Never washed a pair of jeans. My mom used to do it for me. Crinkly and nasty..." – 38:06) and shares a family trick of freezing them to "kill bacteria" instead (39:40).
  • The guys exchange fashion criticism and hygiene barbs (41:00–43:15).

6. Personal & Embarrassing Bathroom Stories

[Hilarious segment: 47:44–51:18]

• Cam tells a Walmart bathroom story involving an emergency, an explosive neighbor in the stall, and (literal) tears.
  • “He literally goes, ‘Ay, dios mio!’ ...and it literally sounded like a sawed-off shotgun. It went ‘BOOM!’” (49:11, Cam)
  • "He starts crying. I'm not making this up now" (51:06)
• Peyton recounts a Vegas poop fiasco at a five-star restaurant, made worse by a relentless bathroom attendant and the anxiety of public pooping (53:06–59:04).

7. Netflix’s Skyscraper Stunt & Financial Rant

• The two discuss the Netflix live event where a climber (from Free Solo) scales the Taipei 101, marveling at his fearlessness and discussing the minuscule payout ($500,000) compared to the risk and Netflix's massive profits.
  • "No, no, no, no, no, no. I think Netflix should be under a federal investigation." (66:12)

8. Teaser: Upcoming Month-Long Competition with Consequences

• Peyton teases a new month-long competitive series (identity and format TBA next episode), where fans get to bring in debate topics and determine a massive consequence for the loser.
  • Cam’s potential consequence: skydiving (a known fear of his).
  • “If I lose, I'm not on the podcast. I absolutely terminate my contract. It's been a great ride.” (68:52, Cam)

9. Closing Sincerity & Call to Action

• Both hosts end the show with heartfelt appreciation, encouraging everyone to check out YSK Unplugged, join Patreon for more, and share in the ongoing adventure.
  • Peyton: "Thank you so much for a million subscribers. It's a dream come true... Thank you for changing my life, my family's life, my friend's life..." (70:00–70:42)
  • Cam: "Love each and every single one of you. Forever grateful... Let's keep this thing moving on to new things as well." (70:42–71:07)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Milestones and Perspective:
  • Peyton: “The number of million has just been in my head. It's a big, big number. I'm trying to fathom that because... I want to sit in this victory.” (07:52)
• On Absurd Debates:
  • Cam: “Peyton, you sound like someone that doesn't speak English.” (13:09)
• On Expanding the Brand:
  • Cam: “The new future of YSK is here. We love each and every single one of y’all.” (22:50)
• On Jeans Hygiene:
  • Peyton: “I've never washed a pair of jeans. I don't like the way they feel after. Crinkly and nasty.” (38:06)
  • Cam: “I've graced and shared a stage with you at a live performance where I know how my *** smelt. I know what my gooch was cooking up.” (38:31)
• On the Netflix Climber:
  • Cam: “Netflix might have netted, I don't know, $700 million... They made three new shows because of him.” (66:18)
• On the Show’s Heart:
  • Peyton: “Thank you for making a dream come true... The only thing I've wanted to happen since I was, I don't know, like 13, 12... Now this goal has been accomplished and now we can do more and I'm able to do with my friends.” (70:00–70:42)

Important Timestamps

• Main milestone celebration & gratitude: 00:41–06:44
• Funny debates (steps, blinks, queefs): 07:01–17:15
• 1M announcement & YSK Unplugged launch: 18:21–24:46, 21:09, 22:50
• Gravity doomsday speculation: 28:49–35:55
• Jeans washing debate: 37:49–43:10
• Bathroom stories (Walmart & Vegas): 47:44–51:18, 53:06–59:04
• Netflix skyscraper climb & pay rant: 60:07–67:12
• Month-long fan competition teaser: 68:17–69:44
• Heartfelt thank you & closing: 70:00–71:42

Tone & Style

• Genuine, laugh-out-loud banter with abrupt topic pivots and “best friends roasting each other” energy
• Emotionally sincere when reflecting on the journey and the audience’s impact
• Proudly immature, embracing bodily humor and absurd scenarios
• Open-ended, always inviting fans into their next adventure

Summary for Newcomers

This 1 Million Subscriber Special is everything longtime You Should Know fans love: electric comedic chemistry, digressions from silly to sentimental, and the duo’s willingness to mock their own weirdness. The biggest news is the launch of YSK Unplugged—a new playground for exclusive content beyond the main podcast, putting community and creativity at the forefront. At its heart, the episode is a thank you letter to every fan, a time capsule for the journey so far, and the start of an exciting new chapter.

Secret code: YSKU YSK Unplugged.
Thank you for a million, and see you on the next climb!