Best Mall Food Court! w/ Kevin Ryan & H. Foley
Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast
Hosted by H. Foley
- 1h 4m
- Transcript
Summary
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In this family-style episode of the podcast, the hosts sit down to review the massive success of their new YouTube special, American Garbage, which pulled in over a quarter million views on its first day. They swap nostalgic and self-deprecating stories about growing up in working-class Pennsylvania, ranging from shopping for wedding clothes at Bloomingdale's and Express while navigating modern retail oddities to past misadventures involving super soakers, blunt cruises in old cars, and childhood neighborhood boundary disputes.
Throughout the episode, the hosts debate various listener-submitted 'Are You Garbage?' questions, tackling topics such as leaving wet cigarettes out in the sun to dry, naming a child after a preferred beer brand, and cutting across neighbors' lawns instead of using sidewalks. The conversation highlights their shared history of growing up as self-described dirtbags, reflecting on past financial struggles, odd jobs, and the humorous realities of adulting while maintaining old habits.
- Check out the special American Garbage on the YouTube channel and share it with friends. 11:31
- Sign up for DraftKings using code AYG to get rewards after spending five dollars. 17:33
- Visit factormeals.com and use code garbage50off to get discounted prepared meals. 18:53
- Get two hundred dollars off Square hardware by signing up at square.com/go/garbage. 42:35
- Visit betterhelp.com/garbage to get ten percent off therapy services. 43:55
Chapters
- 0:00Episode Intro and Tour Announcement
Hosts introduce the podcast, announce the new American Garbage Special, and tease the upcoming tour stops.
- 0:36Special Release Celebration
The hosts celebrate the success of the special, thank fans, and discuss plans for a second season.
- 4:04Kevin’s Wedding Shirt Saga
Kevin recounts the frantic hunt for a last‑minute wedding shirt and the fashion mishaps that followed.
- 6:00DraftKings and Other Sponsorships
The hosts promote DraftKings, Factor, Square, and BetterHelp, weaving product plugs into their banter.
- 9:00Closing and Call to Action
The episode wraps up with final sponsor mentions, a call to action for listeners, and a teaser for future content.
- 39:08Personal Anecdotes and Childhood Memories
Kevin and H. Foley reminisce about childhood experiences, from drinking beer to stealing koi fish, adding humor and nostalgia.
- 45:25Tool Tales and DIY Culture
The duo discusses growing up with limited tools, the DIY ethos, and the value of resourcefulness.
- 46:36Ratchet Set Adventures
The hosts reminisce about a heavy ratchet set and how they used it for DIY projects and skateboarding.
- 49:26Cereal Conundrum Debate
They debate whether pouring chocolate milk over cereal is trashy, sharing personal anecdotes about cereal consumption.
- 50:50Cigarette Tax and Wawa Culture
Discussion of cigarette taxes, Wawa’s pricing strategy, and the cultural quirks of buying tobacco in different states.
- 57:03Ballgame Seat Tactics
They talk about the strategy of stealing seats at ballgames, the etiquette around the anthem, and their dad’s ticket tricks.
- 1:01:22Dishwashing Rituals
The hosts share their messy dishwashing habits, the importance of immediate cleanup, and the chaos of family kitchen life.
Highlights
- 2:02
American Garbage Special Successdata
The hosts celebrate the launch of their new YouTube special, American Garbage, which pulled in over a quarter million views on its very first day.
- 4:04
Last Minute Wedding Shoppingstory
The host recounts a stressful last-minute trip to Bloomingdale's and Express to find clothes for a wedding, noting the decline of traditional retail and odd fitting room environments.
- 14:12
Super Soakers and Lonnie Johnsoninsight
The hosts discuss the invention of the Super Soaker in 1990 and discover that its creator, Lonnie Johnson, served in the US Air Force and worked at NASA.
- 20:29
Checking Bank Balances and Checksstory
The hosts recall the old days of cashing checks immediately or depositing them at ATMs, sharing stories of balancing rent and living on tight budgets in New York.
- 24:45
Car Rides and Blunt Cruisesstory
The hosts reminisce about riding around in old cars smoking blunts, listening to mixtapes, and trying to act older than they actually were as teenagers.
- 29:12
Naming a Child After Beerdebate
The hosts debate whether it is trashy to name a child after a father's preferred beer brand, discussing examples like naming a daughter Millie Lou after Miller Lite.
- 35:43
Cutting Across Neighboring Lawnsdebate
The hosts debate the etiquette of cutting through neighbors' lawns instead of using sidewalks, recalling angry neighbors and riding bikes through yards as kids.
- 39:52
Plotting to Steal Koi Fishstory
The host shares a wild college-era story about nearly plotting to steal an expensive koi fish from a neighbor's pond to sell to a friend's dad.
Quotes
“The show where you find out if your favorite comedians are classy individuals or absolute trash.”
Unnamed speaker · 0:36 “We can't thank you enough. If you haven't already, if you're an audio listener, whatever, whatever, please go check out our special on our YouTube channel.”
H. Foley · 2:05 “Retail in the US is in a bad, bad shape.”
Unnamed speaker · 7:53 “I was trying to find a shirt. Typical me is like fucking the wedding's in like, you know, eight hours and I'm like trying to hit stores to find.”
Unnamed speaker · 5:39 “If you get the drink and you're not, you don't rip into the food, you have a couple of sips.”
Unnamed speaker · 9:43 “Are you garbage if you make chocolate milk for your cereal? I'm talking pouring the syrup over the cereal, then adding milk.”
Unnamed speaker · 49:13 “And then hit it with a hammer to get it in there.”
Unnamed speaker · 48:00 “Go to Wawa, they're eating the tax for you. That's how good that company is.”
Unnamed speaker · 54:49 “There's gonna be mosquitoes in here in the morning if I let this sit.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:02:19
Sponsored segments
- DraftKings 17:04–18:54
- Factor 18:53–20:17
- Square 42:35–43:54
- BetterHelp 43:55–45:08
About this episode
Are You Garbage is back with Kevin Ryan and H. Foley for a family episode to answer your garbage questions from Patreon. It's a fun one! Thanks for watching AYG Comedy Podcast. Love youse guys. Come to a live show! Watch AMERICAN GARBAGE: https://youtu.be/77zGwlLffWk?si=6E9dBr63JY7HgP9t AYG 2026 Live Shows: https://areyougarbage.com/pages/live-shows NEW AYG MERCH: https://areyougarbage.com/ Live Shows: https://areyougarbage.com/pages/live-shows PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AreYouGarbage MERCH: https://areyougarbage.com/ Sponsored By: DraftKings: New DraftKings customers, sign up with code AYG spend five bucks to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. Factor: Let’s eat real. Head to https://factormeals.com/garbage50off and use code garbage50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. See website for more details. Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/garbage! Promo Code: GARBAGE BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/garbage. Promo Code: GARBAGE Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Canada. Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook to get Bonus bets that expire in seven days OR Trade with DraftKings Predictions to get Predictions Dollars that expire in one year. Event contract trading involves risk of loss. Predictions offer void in New York. Non-withdrawable Rewards issued as Fifty dollar click-to-claims every seven days for twenty-one days. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash offer. Limited time offer. Nationwide based on Sportsbook, Predictions, and Free-to-Play Sports Contest availability. Varies by State. Comedians H. Foley and Kevin Ryan are self proclaimed GARBAGE. Each week a new stand up comedian gets put to the test. Steal shampoo from hotels? Own a George Foreman Grill? Ever worn JNCO Jeans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcript
12,510 words · 4 speakers
Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.
Topics
- Wawa
- American Garbage
- New York
- DeWalt
- Pennsylvania
- Chicken Pharmaceuticals
- Cash Cow
- WD-40
- Hershey syrup
- Coca Puffs
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