Fat Guy Breakfasts! | Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast w/ Kevin Ryan & H. Foley

Quick Read

The hosts hilariously debate everyday 'garbage' behaviors, from using toilet paper as paper towels to the etiquette of eating two bagels for breakfast.
Using toilet paper as paper towels in the kitchen is a definitive 'dirt bag' move.
Eating two bagels for breakfast, especially a bacon, egg, and cheese plus a cream cheese bagel, is a 'fat guy breakfast' of pure volume.
Driving with a hoodie up or not showering before leaving the house are considered unkempt and 'garbage' behaviors.

Summary

This episode of 'Are You Garbage?' features hosts H. Foley and Kevin Ryan discussing various 'dirt bag' behaviors and personal anecdotes. Topics include Foley's makeshift use of toilet paper as paper towels, Kevin's 'two bagel' breakfast confession, the implications of plastic bag bans, and the social faux pas of driving with a hoodie up or not showering before going out. They also touch on childhood fashion trends, dealing with customer service, and the hosts' past experiences with tutors and therapists, all framed through their signature comedic lens of judging what is 'classy' versus 'trashy'.
The episode offers a relatable and humorous exploration of minor societal norms and personal quirks, providing comedic relief and a shared experience of judging or being judged for everyday habits. It highlights how seemingly small actions can reveal deeper insights into personal character and class perceptions, all while delivering consistent laughs.

Takeaways

  • Foley used a roll of toilet paper on his kitchen paper towel holder, claiming it was a 'jammed up' resourcefulness.
  • Kevin confessed to eating two large bagels for breakfast: a bacon, egg, and cheese, and an everything bagel with cream cheese, aiming for 'pure volume'.
  • A listener's mother imports plastic grocery bags from Florida due to Philadelphia's bag ban, highlighting creative ways people circumvent regulations.
  • Driving with a sweatshirt hood up is labeled a 'dirt bag wigger move' from childhood.
  • Not showering before going out, especially with greasy hair, is a major pet peeve for the hosts, seen as a lack of respect for public appearance.

Insights

1The 'Toilet Paper as Paper Towel' Improv

H. Foley admitted to using a roll of Scott toilet paper on his kitchen's paper towel holder because he ran out of actual paper towels. He defended it as a 'jammed up' situation, but his co-host, Kevin Ryan, and the audience considered it a highly 'garbage' move, especially since it was single-ply and left 'dingleberries' when used.

Foley's description of the situation and the photo sent to Luke. ()

2The 'Two Bagel' Breakfast Confession

Kevin Ryan confessed to eating two bagels for breakfast: a bacon, egg, and cheese on a sesame bagel and an everything bagel with cream cheese. He initially rationalized it as wanting 'one and a half' but admitted he desired 'pure volume' to feel 'plugged up' and 'full', influenced by seeing another 'jacked' guy order two bagels.

Kevin's detailed account of his breakfast order and internal monologue. ()

3Circumventing Plastic Bag Bans

A listener's mother flew back from Florida with 30 plastic grocery bags because they are banned in Philadelphia. The hosts discussed the inconvenience of bag bans for tasks like picking up dog waste or holding recyclables, highlighting how people find ways around environmental regulations.

Discussion of the listener's email about importing plastic bags from Florida. ()

4The Social Faux Pas of Driving with a Hoodie Up

The hosts agreed that driving with a sweatshirt hood up is a 'dirt bag' behavior. Kevin recounted a high school experience where his math teacher questioned him for doing it, highlighting how such actions were perceived as dangerous or unkempt even by authority figures.

Discussion of a listener's question about driving with a hood up and Kevin's personal story. ()

5The 'No Shower' Public Appearance

Kevin expressed his strong pet peeve about people going out in public without showering, especially with greasy hair or wearing clothes they slept in. He emphasized the importance of making a minimal effort to be presentable, even for quick errands, contrasting it with the idea that 'the world is your living room'.

Kevin's rant about people not showering before going out and his 'juj up' philosophy. ()

6Childhood Fashion and Perceived Status

The hosts discussed their childhood experiences with clothing, from the rise of branded hoodies and college gear to the 'preppy rich kid look' of Vineyard Vines and salmon-colored pants. They reflected on how fashion choices, even if misguided (like Kevin's 'chef's jacket' look), were attempts to fit in or project a certain image, contrasting with their parents' more utilitarian approach to clothing.

Discussion about expensive clothing, Vineyard Vines, and college gear. ()

7The Frustration of Customer Service Calls

The hosts debated the merits of calling customer service to resolve issues. Kevin prefers calling to ensure things are 'done' and doesn't trust websites, while Foley despises phone calls and would rather lose money than spend hours on the phone. This highlights a generational or personality-based divide in problem-solving approaches.

Discussion about threatening to send an invoice for time spent on customer service. ()

Lessons

  • Avoid improvising household essentials with inappropriate substitutes (e.g., toilet paper for paper towels) to maintain basic home standards.
  • Be honest about food consumption, especially when influenced by others, and recognize when you're overeating (e.g., the 'two bagels' scenario).
  • Comply with local regulations like plastic bag bans, rather than importing banned items, and find practical alternatives for waste disposal.
  • Maintain a minimal level of personal presentation when in public, even for quick errands, to avoid appearing unkempt or disrespectful.
  • When dealing with customer service, weigh the value of your time against the issue's resolution, and consider whether the effort is worth the potential outcome.

Notable Moments

Foley's son discovered his belly button, leading to a comedic description of its 'ripe cheese' smell.

A gross-out comedic moment that grounds the hosts' 'dirt bag' persona in relatable, albeit exaggerated, family life.

Kevin recounted a math tutor, who was 'huge' and ate Chinese food during sessions, having a piece of egg roll fly out of her mouth and land on his homework.

A vivid and disgusting anecdote that perfectly illustrates a 'garbage' scenario from Kevin's past, combining humor with a sense of indignity.

Quotes

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"I want to be plugged up. I want to be full. I want to sit there and go, 'That was too much. I shouldn't have.'"

Kevin Ryan
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"You're gonna have to study really hard though to get into this school."

H. Foley (recounting parents)

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