Ep 604 - Tyler Gerben (feat. Steve Gerben, Dan Soder, Billy & Spud)

The hosts and guests mock popular 'manosphere' dating advice, particularly the idea of 'don't chase them, they'll come to you.' They argue this advice is completely unrealistic for average men, suggesting that if they don't actively pursue relationships, they will remain 'invisible' and alone. This highlights a cynical, yet comedic, view on modern dating dynamics and self-help culture.

Discussion about 'Don't chase them, dude. If you don't chase, they'll come to you. It's like, 'Dude, they won't.' They're not even going to know you exist.'

The conversation frequently touches on cults like Scientology and NXIVM, and various conspiracy theories. They express disbelief at how people get drawn into these groups, often linking it to a lack of strong male figures or a desire for belonging. This extends to political conspiracy theories, which they often dismiss as overly simplistic or fabricated, such as the 'chess and 5D' theory about Trump's actions.

Discussion about Louis Theroux's Scientology documentary, 'Going Clear,' and the NXIVM sex cult documentary, noting the continued loyalty of followers. Later, mocking the 'chess and 5D' theory about Trump's political strategy.

Tyler Gerben, a first-time gun shooter, recounts his experience at a gun range. Despite initial excitement, the loud noises and immediate violence of firing a handgun caused him to 'clam up' and become scared. He only managed to fire one bullet from a silenced carbine and later from a belt-fed machine gun, but spent most of the time observing, highlighting his unexpected anxiety in a high-intensity environment.

Gerben describes the loud pops, the immediate violence of the shell ejecting, and his fear, leading him to 'clam up' and yell at the instructor. He fired one bullet from the first gun and then stood in the back, eventually firing the machine gun.

A running comedic theory is introduced where Tyler Gerben is perceived as Shane's 'Tyler Durden' from Fight Club. Gerben believes he embodies Shane's repressed desires for a more refined, adventurous, and 'cute' life, contrasting with Shane's more 'masculine' and 'uncomfortable' persona. This leads to humorous exchanges about Gerben's use of words like 'cute' and his more 'effeminate' interests, which Shane finds unsettling.

Gerben states, 'I'm his Tyler Durden.' Shane describes Gerben saying things like, 'Jolene is the cutest date spot,' and his preference for tailored clothes and certain music, which Shane finds 'gay' or 'uncomfortable.'

The hosts share an anecdote about Vinnie Pasquantino, a first baseman for the Kansas City Royals and captain of Team Italy in the WBC, nicknamed 'The Pasquatch.' After a comedy show, Pasquantino chose to go out with the comedians instead of resting for an early game, famously declaring, 'F**k it, I'm DHing.' Despite his late night, he hit a home run the next day, solidifying his legend as a fun-loving, yet clutch, player.

Shane recounts Pasquantino saying, 'F**k it, I'm DHing and I'll go out with you guys,' after a show, then hitting a home run the next day.