Ep 636 - Mr. Chili's (feat. Sam Tallent)
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast
Hosted by Matt McCusker
- 1h 15m
- Transcript
Summary
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In this episode of Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, Matt McCusker, Shane Gillis, and guest Sam Tallent discuss a wide range of bizarre and hilarious topics, starting with a 60 Minutes segment on slick Washington lobbyists and comparing their demeanor to old-school toughness. The conversation then swerves into nostalgic television memories, Anna Nicole Smith's wild life, and a contentious group chat war over who truly holds the title of Mr. Chili's. Later, the hosts trade stories about gas station drugs from their youth, Sam's new thriller novel Brute, and various bodily ailments including Matt's upcoming anxiety over getting a large needle injected into his crackling knees.
- Lobbyists were recently described on television as exceptionally refined and smooth-talking operators. 1:36
- Sam Tallent authored a violent Paris-based thriller novel titled Brute. 45:01
- Matt McCusker collects toads from his backyard at night to show his kids. 20:17
- Ordering delivery from Chili's and hiding the trash outside became a point of contention in a group chat argument. 10:50
Chapters
- 0:00Lobbyists and Their Swindling Tactics
Matt and Shane discuss their misconceptions about lobbyists, labeling them as trickster swindlers and reflecting on stereotypes and media portrayals.
- 6:13Toad Hunting Adventures
Shane talks about catching toads, the challenges of keeping them contained, and the humorous mishaps involving his dog and the toads.
- 7:17Chili's Obsession and Group Text Drama
Matt shares his love for Chili's, recounts a heated group text fight over the restaurant, and explains why it became a personal brand moment.
- 15:18Sponsor Advertisements and Product Endorsements
The episode features multiple sponsor spots, including PrizePix, Mint Mobile, Quince, and Mint Mobile, each with brief promotional blurbs.
- 32:04Knee Needle Anxiety and Medical Dread
Matt expresses fear about an upcoming knee injection, detailing his concerns about needles, stem cell procedures, and the emotional toll of medical treatments.
- 41:08Stem Cell Decision Debate
Matt and Shane discuss whether to use umbilical cord stem cells for a medical procedure, weighing pros and cons.
- 43:11BlueChew Product Pitch
Hosts promote BlueChew Gold, detailing its benefits and offering a special discount code to listeners.
- 45:01Book Promotion and Author Talk
Shane shares his new thriller "Brute" and discusses its release, while Matt mentions his own book "Running the Light."
- 45:57Travel Schedule and Tour Talk
The duo outline their upcoming tour dates across the U.S., joking about cities and logistics.
- 47:11Chili’s Food and Beer Banter
Matt and Shane riff on Chili’s menu, beer, and the joy of grabbing a good meal at an airport.
- 1:01:00Colorado Rant and Cultural Jokes
Matt and Shane joke about Colorado’s geography, accents, and local lore.
- 1:07:44Dad, Phil, and Family Dynamics
Matt talks about his dad Phil, their relationship, and humorous anecdotes about family life.
Highlights
- 0:25
Lobbyists as Trickster Swindlersinsight
A speaker describes professional lobbyists not as faceless corporate machines, but as charming face-to-face swindlers and used car salesmen.
- 5:35
Sam Tallent shares a bizarre road trip memory of buying heavily discounted Trim Spa pills after Anna Nicole Smith's passing to play punk rock even faster.
- 7:57
Chili's Birthday Traditionsstory
Guest Sean Gardini explains that he spent every birthday until age 18 at Chili's, while Hooters was reserved exclusively for Mother's Day.
- 20:30
Toad Pee Defense Mechanismdata
The hosts discuss how wild toads instinctively pee in your hand when picked up because they fear being crushed to death.
- 26:08
Digital Graffiti Comedy Showsstory
The hosts recall a brutal Philadelphia comedy show where audience members anonymously texted terrible insults that displayed live on stage.
- 30:52
Dreading Knee Injectionsinsight
A speaker panics over an upcoming medical appointment to treat crackling knees with a massive needle.
- 45:01
Writing a Thriller Novelstrategy
Sam Tallent promotes his new violent thriller novel Brute about a hitman in Paris hunting a mafia don.
- 1:01:15
Airmailing Farts via Ring Camerainsight
The hosts laugh about using Ring doorbell cameras to send remote audio of farts across state lines from New York to Texas.
Quotes
Sponsored segments
- Viori 6:41–7:12
- PrizePix 15:30–15:53
- Quince 33:02–33:54
- Mint Mobile 34:17–34:57
- BlueChew 43:11–44:17
- Experian 1:15:22–1:15:58
- CarMax 1:16:01–1:16:10
About this episode
Support the D. A. W. G. Z. @ patreon.com/MSsecretpod READ 'BRUT' a New Novel by Sam Tallent Available September 22nd Support Chubby Behemoth @ https://www.patreon.com/chubbybehemoth Go See Matt Live @ mattmccusker.com/dates Go See Sam Live @ http://samtallent.com/ Go See Shane Live @ shanemgillis.com Go See Lemaire Lee Live @ https://lemairelee.fun/ hello. We got the D. A. W. G. Sammy T on the cast for you this week. Check out his new book coming soon!!!! A lot of Chili's talk this week. I just love it so much. The food - the atmosphere - the memories. Man I just really love Chili's. Anyways, please enjoy. Read Sam's new book. God Bless. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DRENCHED and use code DRENCHED and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Use code DRENCHED at https://BlueChew.com to get 10% OFF + Free Overnight Shipping on your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcript
16,319 words · 6 speakers
Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.
Topics
- Chili's
- O'Hare
- Texas
- 60 Minutes
- Wisconsin
- Philly
- Canada
- Milwaukee Improv
- United States
- Brookfield
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