Zane and Heath: Unfiltered – Episode 298

"Matt Got Scammed by an AI Phone Call"

Date: August 25, 2025
Hosts: Zane, Heath, Matt
Special Mention: Mariah (absent, but discussed)

Episode Overview

This episode of Zane and Heath: Unfiltered blends classic freewheeling chaos and candid storytelling, with major themes ranging from everyday health mishaps and painful nostalgia, to AI phone scams and excellent life advice. The hosts cover everything from chronic hiccups and back pain to embarrassing purchases and evolving tech. As always, it's a lively, laugh-filled chat, peppered with personal confessions and signature banter.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. Hiccups, Health Hacks, and Wild Records

[00:45–05:56]

• Heath's Hiccups: Heath struggles with recurring hiccups after eating protein pretzels, sparking a deep dive into remedies—even referencing a “hiccup straw” seen on Shark Tank (the "Hickory" straw).
• World Record: The crew is blown away by the story of Charles Osborne, who suffered from hiccups for 68 years, averaging 20–40 hiccups per minute.

  “The world record for the longest bout of hiccups belongs to Charles Osborne…68 years from 1922 to 1990.” —Heath [04:12]

• Food Triggers & Remedies: Discussions around what foods trigger hiccups and the odd hacks people use to cure them.

2. Musical Collabs and Creative Anxiety

[09:55–15:43]

• Zane's Surprise Song: Zane announces he’s dropping a new song with Ms. Juicy (from "Little Women of Atlanta"), surprising the crew with the unexpected collab.

  “It’s me and Miss Juicy, baby. Doing a do.” —Zane [10:19]

• They discuss the production process, their anxieties about releasing new content, and overcoming analysis paralysis.

  “We have a big problem with analysis paralysis, where we just overanalyze everything…” —Heath [14:23]

• Plans for music video campaigns, PR events, and Ms. Juicy potentially guesting on the pod.

3. Instagram Mishaps & Social Media Etiquette

[18:41–24:10]

• Instagram’s New Repost Feature: Zane and Heath bemoan accidental reposting on Instagram and how difficult it is to control what’s shown on their feed—leading to jokes about getting exposed for past likes.
• Memes & Friendship: They dissect meme-sending etiquette within friendships, how well you know others’ humor, and how sharing memes is a “stamp of approval.”

  “Send...it has to be something you think they find funny because you’ve had previous conversations…It’s just, you know, sense of humor, though.” —Heath [22:45]

• Livestream Caution: The group cautions about going “Live” at private events, especially with non-influencers unaware of being filmed.

4. Physical Health: Back Pain, Alternative Medicine, and Regrets

[27:04–35:27]

• Heath’s Slip Disc: Heath recounts injuring his back in a recent fall and the painful process of visiting a specialist who performs intense manual adjustments, likened to “torture chamber” techniques, but ultimately offering huge relief.

  “He was fixing my back from inside my stomach…his hand was like, in you.” —Heath [29:12]

• Self-Care: Leads to a wider discussion about getting older, injury recovery, and the importance of physical maintenance like stretching and deep tissue therapies.

5. Fitness Gadgets and Shopping Regrets

[35:44–47:57]

• Fitness Fads: The trio reviews trendy fitness gadgets and stretching accessories (jaw exercisers, vibration plates), debating which ones offer real value.
• Their Most Regretted Purchases:
  • Matt: Halloween Village collectibles, Steam Deck, and a Whoop band he found anxiety-inducing.
  • Heath: A $3,500 Gucci denim jacket bought in a moment of youthful extravagance.

  “I literally…I put it on one time after I bought it, and I was like, who the f*** am I?” —Heath [45:55]

  • Zane: Calls out general impulsiveness and the wisdom of learning from past financial mistakes.

6. Clubbing Confessions & Lost Coats

[48:07–51:36]

• Matt’s Covert Confession: Matt reveals he lost one of Zane’s All Saints jackets after a club night at Warwick, but Zane confesses he probably didn’t care about it.
• Nostalgia for Partying: The trio reminisces about their old L.A. nightlife routine, surviving endless hangovers, and how their bodies have changed since then.

7. Injury Stories & Survival Tolerances

[52:17–62:31]

• Shocking Injury Tales:
  • Heath and Zane swap grim stories of slamming fingers in doors, losing fingernails, and watching relatives endure gruesome hand injuries.
  • Discussion of the limits of pain tolerance, referencing “Saw” movies and real-life trauma.
• Lingering Pain: Each shares stories of old injuries (from car doors, club mishaps, and biking accidents) and the chronic aches that remain.

8. The AI Phone Scam & Modern Spam Calls

[64:06–65:42]

• Matt’s AI Phone Call: The episode’s title moment—Matt receives a suspiciously lifelike phone call and is convinced it’s an AI scam.

  “I was trying to do a different voice because I’m really scared that they’re like extracting…my voice and then use that for future scams.” —Matt [64:39]

• The crew discusses strategies for fielding spam, the pervasiveness of scam calls, and paranoia about voice cloning.

9. Trivia, Technology, and Toothpaste

[66:46–76:37]

• Fun Facts: Matt challenges the group with trivia (the one letter not found in U.S. state names: Q) and the number one song on their birthdates ("Freak Me" by Silk, "How Do You Talk to an Angel" by The Heights, and "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-A-Lot).
• Apple Tech Updates: Lively debate about the future of the iPhone, foldable phones, and using iPads instead of laptops.
• Dental Regrets: Zane discovers the power of whitening toothpaste, prompting a discussion about tooth sensitivity and overusing whitening products.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On therapy gear:

  “It’s like oil in your car. You just gotta keep it…Take care of your body.” —Zane [35:01]

• On regretting designer purchases:

  “You know, this doesn’t, like, this lifestyle does not last long…You can’t be spending money, stupid money like that on clothes like that.” —Grace Helbig quote recalled by Zane [47:24]

• On AI scam calls:

  “I’m really scared that they’re like, trying extracting…If I go, 'hello?' they’ll like take my voice and then use that for future scams.” —Matt [64:39]

• On pain tolerance:

  “I always think about…how much pain could I handle before I’m just like, kill me.” —Zane [59:10]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Hiccup Remedies and Hiccup Straw: [00:45–05:56]
• Zane’s Collab with Ms. Juicy: [09:55–15:43]
• Social Media Mishaps: [18:41–24:10]
• Heath’s Back Injury Therapy: [27:04–35:27]
• Fitness Gear and Shopping Regrets: [35:44–47:57]
• Nostalgia & Lost Jacket Story: [48:07–51:36]
• Extreme Injury Stories: [52:17–62:31]
• AI Phone Scam Experience: [64:06–65:42]
• Trivia, iPhone, Toothpaste: [66:46–76:37]

Tone & Style

The conversation is raw, comedic, and self-deprecating, jumping candidly between health drama, personal follies, and inside jokes. There’s a sense of camaraderie underlying even the grossest or weirdest stories, and the episode exemplifies the “unfiltered” promise—nothing off limits, everything open for laughs.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

• Expect eccentric health stories, practical (and impractical) advice, tech gripes, and banter on modern life’s absurdities.
• Key segments feature insights on why taking care of yourself matters, cautionary tales of spending habits, and new anxieties about AI scams.
• The hosts’ chemistry shines, giving longtime fans plenty to relate to—and plenty of new in-jokes and quotable moments.

Skip ads and outros—the heart of Episode 298 is all about the unfiltered fun, pain, and learning the hard way.