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Ep 248: All Chaps Are Assless

Ep 248: All Chaps Are Assless

Update: 2025-05-136
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This podcast episode features a wide-ranging conversation among the hosts. It begins with reminiscing about the "Sex and the City" pilot and transitions into a detailed account of attending a Beyoncé concert, noting the significant presence of gay men wearing chaps and Blue Ivy's performance. The conversation then shifts to the tragic story behind the "Hands on a Hard Body" contest, followed by numerous personal anecdotes about their careers, friendships, and various pop culture experiences, including their love for the Nintendo Switch. The hosts also discuss Blake's past work in Buzzball commercials and the challenges of fair compensation. A significant portion of the podcast delves into a debunked rumor about Kirkland vodka, leading to a discussion about a Costco employee strike and union issues. Further topics include frustrations with overly long online articles and recipes, the sexualization of male celebrities in the 80s, nostalgic commercial discussions (Bugle Boy jeans), car nostalgia (GeoTracker and Suzuki Samurai), and awkward fan encounters. The podcast concludes with final thoughts, apologies, and promotions for various projects.

Outlines

00:00:05
Podcast Introduction & Sex and the City Memories

Kristen Davis introduces the podcast; Sarah Jessica Parker shares early "Sex and the City" anecdotes.

00:00:34
Podcast Advertisements

Includes advertisements for podcasts about Roger Caron, horror and fallacy, and women's triumph stories.

00:02:08
Beyoncé Concert & Initial Reactions

Discussion of the Beyoncé concert, focusing on the audience (many gay men in chaps) and Blue Ivy's performance.

00:17:34
Post-Concert Reflections & Jillian Bell Movie

Continued discussion of the Beyoncé concert and a review of Jillian Bell's movie "The Friends and Family."

00:31:13
"Hands on a Hard Body" & Other Anecdotes

The hosts recount the story of the "Hands on a Hard Body" contest and share other personal memories and experiences.

00:33:34
Early Careers, Nintendo Switch, & Personal Anecdotes

Discussion of early career experiences, current lives, and their fondness for the Nintendo Switch.

00:36:43
Buzzball Commercials & Closing Remarks

Discussion of Blake's Buzzball commercial experiences and reflections on their friendship and podcasting journey.

00:45:40
Vodka Rumors, Costco Controversy, & Online Content

Discussion of a false rumor about Kirkland vodka, a Costco employee strike, and frustrations with overly long online articles and recipes.

01:02:35
80s Male Celebrity Sexualization, Nostalgic Commercials & Car Nostalgia

Discussion of the sexualization of male celebrities in the 80s, nostalgic commercials (Bugle Boy), and car memories (GeoTracker crash).

01:15:22
Hotel Check-in Antics, Fan Encounters & Final Thoughts

Discussion of using pseudonyms at hotels, awkward fan encounters, and final thoughts/podcast promotion.

Keywords

Beyoncé Concert Experience


Detailed account of attending a Beyoncé concert, including observations about the audience and Blue Ivy's participation.

"Hands on a Hard Body"


A radio contest where participants keep one hand on a truck; the last person remaining wins. The podcast discusses a real-life incident where a participant committed murder.

Chaps


A type of leather pants frequently worn by men, notably observed at the Beyoncé concert.

Blue Ivy


Beyoncé's daughter, who made a surprise appearance at the concert.

Buzzball


An alcoholic beverage brand; the hosts discuss Blake's past commercial work for the brand.

Kirkland Vodka


A popular brand of vodka sold exclusively at Costco. The discussion involves a debunked rumor about its filtration process.

Costco Employee Strike


Refers to a recent strike by Costco employees, highlighting issues related to worker rights and unionization.

Online Article Length


Concerns about the excessive length of online articles and recipes.

80s Male Celebrity Sexualization


Discussion about how male celebrities were sexualized in 80s films.

Suzuki Samurai


A small, compact SUV; the discussion centers on its prevalence on Catalina Island.

Q&A

  • What were some of the most memorable moments from the Beyoncé concert?

    The sheer number of gay men in chaps, Blue Ivy's performance, and the overall energy of the show.

  • What is the story behind "Hands on a Hard Body"?

    It was a radio contest where the last person with their hand on a truck won. One participant committed murder during the contest.

  • What are the hosts' thoughts on Blue Ivy's performance?

    Mixed opinions; some felt she was stiff, while others found it endearing.

  • What was Blake's experience with Buzzball commercials?

    Blake did several commercials but received minimal compensation.

  • What other topics were discussed besides the Beyoncé concert?

    Personal anecdotes, favorite video games, and other entertainment.

  • What is the main point of contention regarding Kirkland Vodka?

    A false rumor circulated about a unique filtration process.

  • What are the hosts' main frustrations with online articles and recipes?

    Excessive length and unnecessary details.

  • What is the significance of the Suzuki Samurai in the conversation?

    The discussion revolves around its surprisingly high number on Catalina Island.

  • How do the hosts feel about fan encounters?

    They share anecdotes about awkward encounters.

  • What movie is heavily discussed towards the end?

    The hosts discuss Gillian Bell's movie "The Friends and Family."

Show Notes

Today, this is what's important:

Beyonce, The Summer Of 69, games shows, contests, Wii Sports, sponsorships, Kirkland brand, articles, cars, & more.

Click here to learn more about the TII Cruise.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ep 248: All Chaps Are Assless

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