0131. Mike Recine and Brandon Collins
Summary
Zach Amico hosts Brandon Collins and Mike Racine, who promote their podcasts and a new children’s scary storybook. The trio discusses childhood nostalgia like Goosebumps, critiques M. Night Shyamalan’s films, and debates the ethics of Jason Alexander’s past sketch with Courtney Stodden. They also share anecdotes about Hollywood weight pressures and react to viral videos featuring dangerous animal encounters.
Topics discussed
Intro and COVID stories with Brandon Collins
Brandon's scary kids book and Goosebumps nostalgia
Gross-out horror books and Minions movie violence
Creepypasta, Siren Head, and The Twilight Zone
The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable movie endings
Woody Allen, Tyler Perry, and Hollywood autonomy
Barbenheimer hype and Ryan Gosling's performance
Courtney Stodden's allegations against Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander's apology and Seinfeld sketch context
Comedy club dynamics and performing in Philly
Green room snacks and black comedy rooms
Body Brain Coffee ad read
Penny Marshall's manipulation on A League of Their Own
Dangerous viral videos: India stunts and leopard attack
Leopard attack aftermath and cat behavior
Ostrich fight and python attack story
Goose fight, jelly bean hand break, and Batmobile uncle
Taco Bell diarrhea and Jackass laxative prank
Public bathroom hacks and carnival ride accidents
Kids fighting video and episode outro
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