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This episode of Are You Garbage features guest Brian Redban discussing his wildly eccentric upbringing in Columbus, Ohio, his early days working on websites before the mainstream internet, and his pivotal role in launching the Joe Rogan Experience. The guest and hosts explore a bizarre childhood filled with Wendy's test kitchens, Jack Hannah at zoo camp, and high-level corporate connections, alongside his current tech-heavy, plushie-filled lifestyle in Austin. The conversation bounces rapidly between absurd nostalgia, internet history, and classic trash-detector questions.
The hosts introduce the podcast, tease the special guest, and share playful jokes about their comedic personas.
The hosts welcome comedian Brian Redman, highlighting his success and teasing his background before diving into the interview.
Brian shares anecdotes about his mother working for Dave Thomas, the connections to Wendy's, and the influence of that environment on his life.
Brian explains his college experience, early career moves, and how a fabricated Nine Inch Nails newsletter helped launch his path into podcasting.
The episode features several ad reads, including Warby Parker, DraftKings, Factor, and Chime, before wrapping up with final jokes and a teaser for future content.
The conversation covers the growth of his podcast, key industry relationships, and how he leveraged early internet skills to gain prominence.
The hosts and Brian discuss everyday habits, grooming routines, and lifestyle decisions, offering a glimpse into his personal life.
The hosts reminisce about the first strip club Brian visited, humorously recalling its odd name and eventual destruction by tornado.
Brian shares his Boy Scout background and past shoplifting experiences, sparking a playful debate about morality and legality.
Brian explains his approach to wedding gifts, preferring registry items over cash, and discusses his general avoidance of weddings and funerals.
The conversation turns to Brian’s spacious home, gaming setup, and collection of costumes, revealing his eclectic personal style.
The hosts discuss Brian’s diet, candy obsession, and use of subscription snack boxes, touching on his health choices and indulgences.
A Wild Childhood in Columbusstory
The guest explains how his mother became an executive secretary for Dave Thomas of Wendy's right after his parents divorced, leading to childhood experiences in the Wendy's test kitchen.
Stealing Diet Coke Deliveriesstory
The guest describes sneaking around his early apartment complex to steal promotional cans of Diet Coke left on people's door handles when the drink first launched.
Jack Hannah as Camp Counselorstory
The guest casually drops that Jack Hannah was his camp counselor at sleepaway camp at the Columbus Zoo.
Fake Nine Inch Nails Newsletterstory
The guest explains how he faked a 10-page magazine about Nine Inch Nails as a teenager to gain backstage access and hang out with Trent Reznor.
Compressing Early Web Videoinsight
The guest explains how his early tech skills allowed him to compress video files small enough to load on 56K modems before YouTube existed.
Off the Grid with Tesla Solardata
The guest reveals he spent a large sum on a bulletproof Tesla solar roof, putting his home entirely off the grid and making money back from excess electricity.
“Tons of costumes, I have a lot of costumes.”
“Cause I use them as pillows. I use them as pillows and stuff.”
“I paid for the roof and then, you know, I, I'm making so much electricity back that, uh, I'm selling it back to the, the.”
“But I got a Hummer and I got three Teslas.”
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