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The Costco King w/ Tom Thakkar!

Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast

Hosted by H. Foley

1h 6m
Transcript

Original podcast

Summary

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Comedian Tom Thakkar joins hosts H. Foley and Kevin Ryan to discuss his suburban life as a new father in Los Angeles, his obsessive shopping habits at Costco, and his many countertop appliances. The conversation covers hilarious travel mishaps, including accidentally eating dog treats at a brewery and surviving a chaotic pontoon boat trip with six screaming babies in Wisconsin. They also debate hotel etiquette, neighborhood defense systems, and the superior status of various diet sodas.

  • Keep your kitchen counters clean because fewer appliances indicate a classier lifestyle. 9:59
  • Buy bottled cold brew on Amazon for a convenient and affordable caffeine fix. 15:26
  • Check out Dr. Pepper Zero with cream soda for an innovative zero-calorie soft drink. 22:32
  • Check out Tom Thakkar's new podcast called You Hurt My Feelings available everywhere. 1:05:14

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Show Intro and Host Banter

    Hosts introduce the podcast, tease the guest, and set a playful tone.

  2. 1:42
    Costco Lifestyle and Parenting Mix

    Taccar talks about his Costco habits, parenting challenges, and how the store fits into his family life.

  3. 19:06
    Product Endorsements and Sponsored Segments

    The show includes sponsored ads for Mogul, Kickoff, and product recommendations, interspersed with comedic commentary.

  4. 34:04
    Golfing, Travel, and Family Vacations

    The hosts and Taccar touch on his golfing routine, a recent lake vacation, and the dynamics of traveling with a child.

  5. 35:00
    Kitchen Appliance Chaos and Cleanliness Debate

    The conversation shifts to Taccar’s kitchen setup, appliance overload, and the importance of a tidy space.

  6. 41:17
    Pontoon Boat Baby Chaos

    The hosts recount a chaotic pontoon boat trip with six babies, highlighting the cramped conditions and frantic parenting moments.

  7. 43:35
    DraftKings and GLD Advertisements

    A sudden shift to promotional segments for DraftKings and GLD jewelry, interrupting the natural conversation flow.

  8. 45:00
    Halloween Party Planning and Cost-Cutting

    Taccar discusses his upcoming Halloween party, candy purchases, and how he manages costs with Costco deals.

  9. 46:40
    Parenting and TV Time Dilemma

    Balancing family time with watching football, exploring strategies for keeping the baby entertained while staying engaged in sports.

  10. 47:11
    Baby Care at Restaurants

    Discussion about managing a baby in public places, including high chairs, messes, and restaurant etiquette.

  11. 54:49
    Self‑Defense and Weapon Talk

    Hosts debate the practicality and ethics of carrying knives or guns for personal safety, sharing personal anecdotes and legal concerns.

  12. 58:34
    Hotel Experiences and Hospitality Critiques

    Recollections of staying at various hotels, from best‑western to Marriott, and commentary on amenities, staff behavior, and personal preferences.

Highlights

  • 6:34

    Costco Obsession and Eye Masksinsight

    Tom explains how his Costco membership makes him feel classy, specifically highlighting the eye masks sold near the register that he uses after a night of drinking.

  • 9:38

    Accidentally Eating Dog Treatsstory

    Tom Thakkar shares a hilarious story about visiting a brewery in Minneapolis and eating two bags of beef-flavored dog treats from a sample bowl, thinking they were a cutting-edge snack.

  • 14:11

    Countless Countertop Appliancesdata

    The hosts tally up Tom's kitchen countertop appliances, including an air fryer, kettle, espresso machine, and multiple coffee makers that overload his electrical breakers.

  • 24:12

    Fountain Pepsi Preferenceinsight

    Kevin Ryan makes a controversial claim that fountain Pepsi is actually superior to fountain Coke because it has a bit more syrup and sweetness.

  • 28:40

    Raw Dogging Costco Tripsstrategy

    Tom reveals he never uses shopping bags or boxes at Costco, instead walking out with massive items like pork loins completely raw.

  • 39:47

    Wisconsin Pontoon Boat Nightmarestory

    Tom details a disastrous vacation experience on a tiny pontoon boat in Wisconsin packed with twelve parents and six screaming babies.

  • 53:59

    Contemplating Self-Defense and Knivesdebate

    The group discusses urban safety in New York and Los Angeles, leading to a humorous debate about whether carrying a knife or a gun is a practical defense mechanism.

  • 1:04:45

    Hotel Lobby Market Shopliftinginsight

    Tom admits that the only place he ever shoplifts is the unattended snack market in hotel lobbies when he wants a late-night beer.

Quotes

  • “The show where you find out if your favorite comedians are classy individuals or absolute trash.”
    Unnamed speaker · 0:22
  • “I put in a tuxedo and asked for samples.”
    H. Foley · 6:45
  • “I love the shirt. Something about you.”
    Unnamed speaker · 2:06
  • “They have a Pinot Noir. I'm telling you, put it inside.”
    Unnamed speaker · 29:12
  • “I was like, I know exactly where this goes. I'm in the hole for 10K for a fucking boat. I'm just gotta run to Mexico.”
    Unnamed speaker · 41:32
  • “I don't think I've ever been on like a, like a, one of those like fancy, like a yacht or something, you know?”
    Unnamed speaker · 43:05
  • “I think about that a lot, and I was like, I remember I was on the train, and there was just a guy with, uh, nunchucks, just slinging them around, like, walking up and down the train.”
    Unnamed speaker · 54:49
  • Patreon 1:24–1:30
  • Mogul 18:29–20:12
  • Kickoff 20:15–22:06
  • DraftKings 43:35–45:22
  • GLD 45:03–46:39

About this episode

Are You Garbage presents stand up comedian and podcast host Tom Thakkar! You know Tom Thakkar from stand up comedy, You Hurt My Feelings Podcast, Stavvy's World, We Might Be Drunk, HoneyDew Podcast, Bein' Ian with Jordan, Stuff Island, OnlyFeehans, Conan, The Tonight Show, and so much more! 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: Mogul Club: Head to https://www.mogul.com/GARBAGE and In less than 30 seconds, own part or all of a property! Promo Code: Garbage https://disclaimer.mogul.com Kikoff: Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://getkikoff.com/garbage today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! DraftKings: Download the DraftKings Sports app and use code AYG. New DraftKings customers can spend five and get two hundred in total bonuses paid within 21 days – includes all markets. GLD: New customers get 40% Off with code GARBAGE at https://GLD.com Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MYRESET. Connecticut: call 888-789-7777, visit CCPG.org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. 21+. Void in Canada. Event contract trading with DraftKings Predictions involves risk of loss. Availability varies. Predictions offer void in New York. Bet to get Bonus bets that expire in 7 days. Trade to get Predictions Dollars that expire in 1 year. $50 in rewards issued every 7 days via click to claim for 21 days. One non-withdrawable reward redeemable. Terms at dkng.co/audio. 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

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Topics

  • Costco
  • Best Western
  • Gotham
  • Courtyard by Marriott
  • Hampton Inn
  • Zany's Rosemont
  • Signia by Hilton
  • Baymont Inn and Suites
  • Miami
  • areyougarbage.com

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