334: Gary vs. Gareth & Hey Dad, You Stink! (with Andy Richter)
Summary
In this HeadGum episode, hosts Gareth and Jake tackle listener problems, starting with a middle school teacher whose students keep breaking her stapler. They suggest personifying the staplers as "Gary" and "Gareth" and implementing a class competition with a eulogy consequence if they break. The second caller seeks advice on how to tell her 68-year-old father he smells musty due to poor hygiene; the hosts debate direct honesty versus subtle hints involving fragrance. The episode concludes with a follow-up from two colleagues with the same name who ultimately decided against the proposed vid…
Topics discussed
Gareth's new mustache and community vote
Gareth's move to a new house and office
Updates on Pammy and Gareth's parents
Gareth's vinyl collection and new yard decor
Sponsor: Ultra nicotine-free pouches
Sponsor: Sheath for men's underwear
Sponsor: Wayfair home goods
Problem Solvers: Middle school teacher's stapler crisis
Sponsor: Quince clothing
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Problem Solvers: How to tell your dad he smells
Problem Solvers: Two coworkers named Mackenzie
Show credits and where to listen
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