You Should Know Podcast – Episode 191
Title: THE PREGNANCY SURPRISE!
Hosts: Peyton Hardin (“Pete”), Cameron Kennedy
Date: November 17, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode of the You Should Know Podcast is a wild, comedic, and heartwarming ride, centering around the huge announcement that Cameron and his wife Liv are expecting their second child. Long-time co-hosts and best friends Peyton and Cameron riff off each other about their peculiarities, reminisce about embarrassing past moments, debate sleeping habits, discuss restrooms and parenthood, and ultimately share a deeply personal and joyous surprise with their audience.
Table of Contents
- Milestone Updates & Community Love
- Roommate & College Nostalgia
- Quirky Confessions & Debates
- Bathroom Chronicles
- Parenting Fails, Dog Drama, & Baby Chaos
- THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Pregnancy Surprise!
- Quotes & Memorable Moments
Milestone Updates & Community Love
[02:08–04:29]
- Peyton hypes up the coming 1 million subscribers milestone, crediting the You Should Know (YSK) “fam” for their support.
- They tease that a big gift is planned when they reach that goal.
- Heavy Patreon promo—remind fans about exclusive, uncensored, ad-free content ("like the Netflix of You Should Know").
- Peyton:
"There's an energy. We are about to hit 1 million subscribers... it's all because y'all are sharing this podcast. ...We have a big gift for you at 1 million subscribers and it's going to be a dream come true for everybody here. But if ... this isn't enough, go over to the Patreon."
[03:07]
Roommate & College Nostalgia
[04:30–16:29]
- Opening banter as Cam returns to the studio — both poke fun at each other's “light-skinned face” and how they pose for pictures.
- Peyton exposes Cam's old Snapchat puppy-filter videos, R&B in the background, and filtered selfies.
- Conversation about Cam’s infamous oversized Michael Jackson shirt.
- Cameron's old, cringy picture taken after a funeral—Peyton roasts him for his “cholo look” and odd photos in sad moments.
- Deep lore about a friend (Pierce) buying Louis Vuitton cologne and going to comical lengths to avoid being seen carrying the luxury bag.
- Jordan:
“...That's the biggest print of Michael Jackson. Don't touch me, ever. Like, even in his museum, they don't have that big of a picture of Michael Jackson.”
[09:23]
Quirky Confessions & Debates
Wearing Socks to Sleep
[17:00–21:28]
- Cam, with mock guilt, reveals that he fell asleep wearing socks, which he previously thought was a “cardinal sin.”
- Peyton, surprisingly, is a pro-socks sleeper—even wears a hoodie (and just boxers!), “Winnie the Pooh” style.
- Debates sleeping temperature, attire, and foot comfort.
- Cameron:
“I went to bed with socks on.”
Peyton:
“Especially in the wintertime? I slept with a hoodie and socks on. Last night, butt cheeks were out, socks were out.”
[17:31–17:53] - Cam says his wife would revoke his parenting privileges after learning the socks confession.
Tuft Tails & Body Hair Antics
[22:04–24:18]
- The guys tell a bizarre story about CJ braiding Peyton’s belly hair (“tuft tail”) in their living room.
- Great demonstration of their willingness to clown each other about appearances and body quirks.
- CJ:
“That is nasty as—”
[22:46] - Cam feigns jealousy that CJ gives tuft tails before answering texts.
Bathroom Chronicles
[25:57–38:14]
- Discussion of public bathrooms—Cam claims he’s never used a women’s restroom; Peyton confesses he has in a pinch, faking a “lady voice” to check it was empty.
- Colorful insights into the filthiness of public bathrooms, women’s struggles with tiny stalls and their “mini-pot” urinal solution pitch for women.
- Cam and Peyton riff on the social ecosystem of club toilets: bathroom attendants, overpriced cologne, and even a strip club where a man sells empanadas from a cooler behind the sink.
- Peyton:
"Can I be honest? I used my lady voice because I didn’t want to go, like, ‘Hey ladies, anybody in there?’"
[28:30] - Cam:
“Restrooms in clubs … It is literally its own Chronicles of Narnia.”
[37:46]
Parenting Fails, Dog Drama, & Baby Chaos
[45:15–54:59]
- Cam sheepishly reveals that his baby son Malachi was found chewing on Cameron’s toenail — the ultimate dad fail.
- Peyton is horrified; Cam’s wife threatens to revoke his solo parenting privileges.
- Peyton follows with a story of his parents’ elderly dog Malcolm, who—after years of “never pooping in the house”—leaves a pile by their bedroom door, causing his mom to step in it barefoot (while carrying a gun, no less).
- Classic YSK comedic escalation of small domestic crises.
- Cameron:
“My son is chewing on my toenail. And he. He was going after that like it was a Tootsie Pop.”
[47:09] - Peyton:
"She runs, not only steps in it, barefoot, falls back with a blicky in her hand..."
[55:07]
THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Pregnancy Surprise!
The Reveal Segment (Extendo: Patreon Clip)
[57:32–66:51]
- They transition to a Patreon-recorded segment under the guise of a silly blindfolded taste-test game.
- Cameron and Liv hand Peyton a "surprise"—a positive pregnancy test.
- Peyton is visibly emotional and elated.
- Cameron:
"Malachi is going to be a big brother, dog! God, that's crazy."
[62:45] - Liv:
"When I found out, there was still just, like, me and Cameron at the house... I just went upstairs and, like, just looked at him and was like, hey, you're gonna be a big brother."
[73:09]
Aftermath, Emotions, & Planning
[66:52–74:08]
- Peyton and the group process the shock and excitement.
- Discussion of hopes for a girl vs. another boy; team girl and team boy declarations.
- Candid description of how quickly the pregnancy happened (“tried for one month”).
- Reflections on the tight age gap and dreams for their growing family.
- CJ:
“Can you imagine the lives these kids are gonna have? ...they’re just best friends.”
[72:32–72:37] - Liv:
"When I found out ... I just looked at [Malachi] and was like, hey, you're going to be a big brother."
[73:15]
Naming Battle: Pete vs. Peyton
[80:55–88:43]
- Peyton pitches naming the new child after himself (“Peyton”).
- Cameron, with classic banter, jokes about possible names, dismisses “Peyton” but leaves the door open for a possible middle name tribute.
- Much laughter over whether “Peyton” is a “bisexual name” (meaning, unisex).
- Cameron:
“Middle name’s Fire. I don’t want him to have the first. ...First name, be your own person."
[88:43]
Quotes & Memorable Moments
-
On sleeping attire:
Peyton:“Normally my attire is just butt naked with socks. Little spoon. That’s my go to sleep.”
[21:18] -
On parenting fails:
Cameron:“My son is chewing on my toenail. … He was gumming it down, left to right… He was trying to fight for that old tootsie center.”
[47:10] -
On club bathrooms:
Cameron:"If you're getting club degree, you've already lost. If you're having to hit, literally, Mr. Ring and some John Paul Gaultier in the middle of the club, you've already lost the game."
[38:42] -
Pregnancy announcement:
Peyton (tearfully):“Oh, now I’m going to cry. … That’s so sick. Oh my god.”
[62:51] -
On the new baby:
Cameron:“So as of right now, if by the grace of God, God comes to you in a dream, goes Peyton. You get to choose. Are you picking a second boy or girl?”
[65:41] -
Legacy & names debate:
Cameron:"The only way he's gonna get the name of someone else is me, and that's if he's junior, and he can't be anymore because he's the same."
[89:01]
Important Timestamps
- Big Gift & 1 Million Milestone: [03:07]
- Puppy Filter Snapchat Roast: [07:07]
- Socks in Bed Confession: [17:31]
- Cameron’s Tuft-Tail Story: [22:04]
- Bathroom Gender & “Lady Voice” Capers: [28:30]
- Parent Fails (Toenail Incident): [47:09]
- Dog Poop + “Blicky in Hand”: [55:07]
- Pregnancy Reveal (Patreon clip intro): [57:32]
- Liv Tells Her Story: [68:51]
- Naming the Baby Debate: [80:55]
Tone & Style
The episode is classic YSK: energetic, self-deprecating, and always slanted toward outrageous storytelling and wild banter. Both hosts balance vulnerability and comedy—especially as Cameron lets the audience in on a profound family moment, allowing both tears and jokes to mix freely.
For First-Time Listeners
If you’re new to the show, this episode is a perfect example of YSK’s mix of raucous friendship, shameless humor, and genuine heart. The main plotline—the pregnancy announcement—anchors a sprawling, hilarious episode that also touches on the meaning of legacy, the chaos of parenthood, and the enduring weirdness of adult male friendship.
Secret Code for Listeners:
BKT2 — Baby Kennedy 2
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