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The Hot Tub Incident w/ Sam Tallent!

Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast

Hosted by H. Foley

1h 11m
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Summary

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Comedian and author Sam Tallent joins hosts H. Foley and Kevin Ryan to discuss his new novel Brute, his gardening habits in Michigan, and various absurd childhood memories. The conversation covers Tallent's writing routine, which demands a strict thousand words a day, alongside tangents about old hot tub habits, strange cereal purchases, and touring life. Throughout the episode, the trio trades deadpan insults and reflects on their shifting priorities and lifestyle changes.

  • Setting a strict daily word quota of one thousand words is the only way Sam Tallent manages to finish writing books. 23:40
  • Planting white Dutch clover in a yard serves as a nitrogen fixer and provides great blooms for pollinators. 48:21
  • Sam Tallent quit drinking alcohol entirely, preferring to stick to smoking cannabis instead.

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Podcast Launch and Host Introduction

    The hosts announce the episode, introduce themselves, and tease the special guest Sam Tallent.

  2. 1:53
    Chair‑Breaking Antics and Podcast Logistics

    The hosts recount chair‑breaking mishaps, talk about their podcast equipment, and joke about financial woes and chair inventories.

  3. 3:01
    Product Promotion: Aura Frames and Other Merch

    The show promotes Aura Frames, a digital photo frame, and briefly mentions a new comedy series "The Experts."

  4. 5:13
    Lifestyle and Hobbies: Gardening, Cannabis, and Daily Routines

    Sam talks about his garden, growing weed, and his daily routine, including cooking, reading, and watching TV.

  5. 6:31
    Closing Remarks and Episode Wrap‑Up

    The episode concludes with final jokes, a recap of the book promotion, and a teaser for future content.

  6. 16:47
    Personal Anecdotes: Family, Parenting, and Childhood Memories

    Sam and the hosts share stories about their families, parenting experiences, and childhood memories involving hot tubs and nudity.

  7. 35:00
    Future Plans and Travel Dreams

    The hosts discuss future travel plans, including trips to Vietnam, Tokyo, and other destinations, while joking about adventure and mischief.

  8. 41:06
    Team Dynamics in Marriage

    The hosts discuss how a healthy marriage functions like a team, with each partner playing a supportive role.

  9. 43:08
    Hot Tub Incident Begins

    A comedic story unfolds as the hosts recount a chaotic hot tub mishap during a football halftime.

  10. 43:59
    DraftKings Promotion

    A brief ad break for DraftKings is interjected into the conversation, complete with code and legal disclaimer.

  11. 46:04
    Quince Apparel Pitch

    Another ad segment promotes Quince clothing, featuring a playful endorsement by the hosts.

  12. 50:17
    Comedy Show Logistics

    The hosts talk about upcoming shows, travel plans, and the challenges of touring as a comedy duo.

Highlights

  • 23:40

    Strict Writing Routinestrategy

    Sam Tallent explains his daily writing discipline, noting that he forces himself to write one thousand words every single day regardless of how long it takes.

  • 28:00

    Nude Hot Tub Childhood Memoriesstory

    Sam Tallent casually mentions that he and his father used to sit in their outdoor wooden hot tub completely naked when he was a young child.

  • 31:40

    Michigan Gardening Lifestory

    Sam Tallent details his new life in Michigan, where he maintains an extensive garden growing dahlias, zinnias, cosmos, and even cannabis plants.

  • 1:05:17

    Late Night Bodega Cereal Bingestory

    Sam Tallent confesses that after arriving late in New York City, he ate an entire box of an unknown antioxidant-rich cereal called Branberry with a whole jug of milk.

Quotes

  • “I broke the chair. What the hell?”
    H. Foley · 1:53
  • “I had to lay on the ground because I was having a panic attack.”
    Unnamed speaker · 32:21
  • “I grew weed. I grew, uh, four of my plants didn't germinate, so like I took them down and then I finally smoked some of the weed that I grew.”
    Unnamed speaker · 32:14
  • “On a, in a good marriage is to think about it as a team. And like, I'm the offensive line, she's the fucking- write this down, this'll be good for you.”
    Unnamed speaker · 41:05
  • “So, she knows I want to watch football, she's all good with it, and she's like, 'At halftime, I just need you to go outside and help me with this hot tub.'”
    Unnamed speaker · 42:42
  • “Clover is a nitrogen fixer for your lawn, and it also, also, if you do white Dutch clover, it'll bloom, and it's very good for pollinators.”
    Unnamed speaker · 48:21
  • “We have to do a show in Delaware while I'm there. Cause I've never done a show in Delaware.”
    Unnamed speaker · 57:21
  • “I don't think anyone ever says that to me.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:10:16
  • patreon.com/areyougarbage 2:46–3:02
  • auraframes.com 20:59–22:29
  • DraftKings 43:27–45:00
  • Quince 45:02–46:23
  • LinkedIn 1:10:47–1:11:16

About this episode

Are You Garbage presents stand up comedian and author Sam Tallent! You know Sam Tallent from stand up comedy, Brut: A Novel, The Joe Rogan Experience, Kill Tony, Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, Whiskey Ginger, Soder, We Might Be Drunk, You Be Trippin, The HoneyDew, Harland Highway, TigerBelly, Stavvy's World, The Adam Friedland Show, Stand-Up On The Spot, 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: Aura Frames: Additional $5 off at https://auraframes.com/pdp/GARBAGE. Promo Code GARBAGE Emergent Order: Watch The Experts Declare War on Drugs, now streaming on YouTube at @TheExpertsHQ: https://www.youtube.com/@TheExpertsHQ DraftKings: One app. Every sport. All 50 states. New DraftKings customers, Sign up with code AYG, spend just five bucks, and get two hundred in rewards within 21 days, includes all markets. Quince: Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://quince.com/garbage. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 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. 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 seven days. Trade to get Predictions Dollars that expire in one year. Fifty dollars in rewards issued every seven days via click to claim for twenty-one days. One non-withdrawable reward redeemable. 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

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