Zane and Heath: Unfiltered – Episode 303

"The Worst Divorces and Live Shows Ever"

Release Date: October 13, 2025
Hosts: Zane, Heath
Producer/Co-Host: Jared

Episode Overview

In this energetic, freewheeling episode, Zane, Heath, and producer Jared jump between hilarious personal stories, nostalgic pop culture, and trending news. They touch on everything from Halloween costumes, vintage holiday décor, and self-care hacks to concerts gone wrong, showbiz divorces, and a wild new medical procedure involving teeth. True to their “unfiltered” style, the crew’s witty banter delivers plenty of laughs, relatable moments, and unexpected tidbits.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Nostalgia, Candy & Holiday Talk

00:00–16:31

• Candy & Soda Banter:

  • Heath starts off praising a mechanical nose hair trimmer (“It changed my life” [00:06]), sparking laughter and jokes about its appearance.
  • The guys roast the taste and ingredients of generic sparkling drinks.
    • Jared: “Mountain Dew is like one of the most caffeinated.”
    • Zane is shocked to learn not all sodas have caffeine ("Sprite doesn’t?") [01:41].
  • Discussion turns to quirky soda copycats and offbeat candies (Nerds, bottle caps, strawberry grandma candies).
    • Zane: “You eat like a senior citizen.” [06:52]
    • Highlight: The universal love for “grandma strawberry candies” and how no one knows their real name.

• Halloween & Holiday Decorations:

  • The group debates Halloween costumes—Zane dreads repeating costumes, Heath is urged to keep being Mrs. Trunchbull from "Matilda" [09:51].
  • Spirit Halloween’s move into “Spirit Christmas” and nostalgia for “vintage” holiday decorations.
    • Zane: “Bring back the colorful Christmas trees. The fucking multi 8 million color tree. Bring it back.” [14:33]
    • Their shared dislike for minimalist, “beige pumpkins” and Kardashian-style aesthetics.

• Wrapping Presents:

  • The crew enjoys watching present-wrapping hack videos but admits they never use them, preferring traditional, sometimes messy, gift-wrapping for sentimental value [15:45].

2. Self-Care, Grooming, and Odd Pleasures

16:32–28:38

• Tech & Uber Stories:

  • Jared rides in a Waymo self-driving car, amazed by how “human” it feels [16:39].
    • Zane and Heath worry about jobs lost to robots but find the tech “so cool it’s scary.”
    • Heath: “It is such a weird, weird thing." [18:03]

• Barber Shop Routines & Nose Hair Solutions:

  • Discussion of haircuts, nostalgia for barbershops and old-school grooming tools like styptic pencils and the mechanical nose trimmer (“looks like it circumcises” [00:07, 25:49]).
  • Jared observes: “If I get a nick, I just put aftershave and let it bleed. Wipe it up later.” [24:13]

• Body Hair & Guilty Pleasures:

  • Joking confessions about toe hair and plucking, leading into a candid chat about pedicures and foot care [27:05].
  • Heath admits: “One of my guilty pleasures…hangnail removals. Boy, I could watch that all day!” [28:05]
  • Jared relates by professing love for “Hoof Talk” (horse hoof cleaning TikToks) [28:52].

3. Pets, Childhood Memories, and Declawing

28:39–32:03

• They discuss trimming pet nails, the dangers of declawing cats (Heath: “They take out the last knuckle... Like just cutting off all your fingers.” [30:05]), and reminisce about parents cutting their toenails as kids.

4. Pop Culture and Wild News

33:46–39:52

• Miraculous Surgery:

  • Jared shares a bizarre but real medical story: implanting a tooth to cure certain kinds of blindness [34:01].
    • Jared: “There was a guy…blind for 15 years…extract a tooth…put it in your cheek…grow a lens…then implant into your eye.”
    • Zane: “How do they come up with this?” [34:51]
  • THEY discuss why full eyeball transplants aren’t a thing (issues with the optic nerve).

• Blindness, Deafness & Perspectives:

  • Thoughtful conversation comparing experiences of blindness and deafness.
    • Heath: “They say asking a blind person what they see is like asking what you see out of your elbow.” [39:08]
  • Discussion turns to music for the deaf, with Heath sharing about his uncle who listens to music by feeling the vibrations [41:05].
    • “He plays it in his car at absolute max volume to feel the vibration.” – Heath [41:05]
    • Beethoven, who composed after going deaf, is given as an example.

5. Concerts, Live Shows, and Celebrity Encounters

46:19–61:38

• Music That Ages Well & Bad Shows:

  • The group wonders which current artists will stand the test of time, “music aging like wine.” [46:46]
  • Recap of disastrous live shows—Drewski's underwhelming festival, Frank Ocean’s letdown at Coachella, Lauryn Hill’s notorious lateness, artists fainting on stage (Lolo Young) [51:15].
    • Zane: “I couldn’t even imagine doing a tour.”
    • Heath: “He came out an hour late and everyone was pissed, but that’s nothing compared to Lil Wayne.” [52:14]

• Concert Etiquette and Artist Reactions:

  • Debate over artists ending shows after being hit with objects.
  • Legendary onstage moments:
    • Axel Rose personally tackling an audience member filming him [56:17].
    • Zane: “I just imagine the guy recording going like this...completely misses him.” [57:44]
    • Cardi B's escalating reactions to fan misbehavior.

• Wholesome and Awkward Celebrity Sightings:

  • Zane and Jared relay run-ins with celebrities reacting to their own songs being played, like LeAnn Rimes' surprised reaction [59:25].
  • Lenny Kravitz's ageless physique is marveled at (“He hasn't aged at all, bro.” – Jared [60:35]), and the group speculates on his plant-based diet and health routine.

6. Random Trivia & Hollywood Name Origins

62:03–67:32

• Celebrity Name Origins:
  • Trivia about Vin Diesel (real name: Mark Sinclair Vincent), Jamie Foxx (adopted "Jamie" to get picked at open mics), and Jamie Foxx discovering Ed Sheeran by letting him crash on his couch [66:16].
    • Jared: “Imagine being so big you could just make anybody you like big.” [67:34]
• Ed Sheeran’s Awkward Beginnings:
  • They listen to an awkward early Ed Sheeran recording, amazed at his growth ("That means we have a chance, guys." – Zane [68:31]).

7. Trending News, Divorces, and Review Recommendations

69:34–74:38

• Celebrity Marriages & Joan Rivers Appreciation:

  • Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban splitting—possible reasons speculated, including scheduling and height jokes [69:45].
    • Zane: “Would you date Nicole Kidman?” [70:12]
  • Reminiscing on Joan Rivers' savage red carpet commentary.
    • Zane: “I wish she was still alive…her old standup still hits.” [72:09]

• TV Recommendations:

  • Gushing about short-form gripping series like “The Girlfriend” and the show “Hacks,” which is loosely based on Joan Rivers [73:01].
    • Zane: “I'm loving these short series.” [73:50]
  • Discussion of prequels for Game of Thrones, including the long-teased "Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" set for release in 2026 [75:11].

8. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “It changed my life. Mechanical nose hair trimmer.”
  – Heath [00:06 / 25:41]

• “Bring back the colorful Christmas trees. The fucking multi 8 million color tree. Bring it back.”
  – Zane [14:33]

• “He plays [music] in his car at absolute max volume to feel the vibration.”
  – Heath [41:05]

• “There’s no better feeling than not using a clipper though, just ripping it. I love ripping my nails.”
  – Heath [31:35]

• “How do they come up with this?” (on tooth implant surgery to restore sight)
  – Zane [34:51]

• “Imagine being so big you could just walk around and make anybody that you like or think is good big.”
  – Heath [67:34]

• “She used to date one of my friend’s friends back in high school.” (on Zoe Kravitz)
  – Heath [62:17]

• "[Referring to late artists] It's almost like teacher energy: No, go ahead. We don't have to learn. I'll wait."
  – Heath [54:57]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:00: Mechanical nose hair trimmer/beginning banter
• 09:51: Halloween costume traditions (Mrs. Trunchbull)
• 14:33: Rant on colorful Christmas trees/holiday aesthetics
• 16:39: First time in a Waymo robotaxi
• 25:41: Nose hair trimmer deep dive continues
• 28:05: Guilty pleasure – hangnail removal videos
• 34:01: Tooth transplant surgery for blindness
• 41:05: Deaf people and music, Beethoven, live concerts
• 52:14: Disastrous concerts: Lil Wayne, Frank Ocean, Lauryn Hill
• 56:17: Axel Rose tackles fan on stage (legendary video)
• 60:35: Lenny Kravitz’s ageless body and plant-based lifestyle
• 66:16: Jamie Foxx’s name origin and discovering Ed Sheeran
• 69:45: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban divorce speculation
• 72:09: Joan Rivers’ legacy and “Hacks” TV show
• 75:11: New Game of Thrones Spin-off/Teaser

Tone & Style

Conversational, full of friendly mocking and inside jokes, the episode blends pop-culture observations with personal confessions and a touch of nostalgia. The pacing is quick and the topics jump fast but always circle back to the gang's love of cracking each other up.

Bottom Line

Episode 303 of Zane and Heath: Unfiltered is a perfect encapsulation of the podcast’s appeal: rapid-fire wit, weird stories you won't hear anywhere else, and a feeling of hanging out with friends who aren’t afraid to say anything. From discussing nose hair trimmers and awkward celebrity encounters to dissecting why concerts get ruined and the quirks of Hollywood names, the crew brings energy and authenticity throughout. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will find something to laugh at—and probably shout back at their speakers.