How Did This Get Made? The 3rd "Annual" Howdie Awards (Part 2)
Jan 2, 2026
The hosts dive into a hilarious showdown of nominations at the Howdie Awards. Jason’s passionate rants get a spotlight, especially his unforgettable response to Detroit audiences. The Lifetime Achievement award goes to a D&D whiz for his epic Q&A moments. Paul shares wild childhood stories, including a memorable and cringe-worthy kiss with his mom, which wins him a trophy. Plus, audience members rock the stage with clever second-opinion songs, and Jessica St. Clair shines as the best guest. A fun-filled celebration of all things quirky and entertaining!
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Fabergé Eggs Rant
- Jason Mantzoukas launched a long, comedic rant about Fabergé eggs after Jessica St. Clair mentioned them, questioning their ubiquity and provenance.
- The exchange escalated into playful accusations and fact-checking about how many eggs exist and whether anyone in South Philly could own them.
Choose Your Listening, Don't Complain
- If audience members dislike a show choice, they can unsubscribe rather than complain; the hosts remind listeners they choose content.
- Jason Mantzoukas and Paul Scheer stress taking ownership of listening choices instead of demanding refunds.
Irregular Awards Maintain Authenticity
- The hosts treat the Howdie Awards as irregular and spontaneous, which prevents predictable pandering and keeps the show flexible.
- Paul Scheer notes the unpredictable schedule makes the awards feel more authentic and less gameable.