Bonus Bang: Paul F. Tompkins, Drew Tarver, Ryan Gaul (Wet Day Special 2022)
Apr 10, 2025
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Join Paul F. Tompkins, the co-creator of Wet Day and a comedy legend, alongside Drew Tarver and Ryan Gaul, who bring their hilarious characters to life. They dive into the absurdities of Wet Day traditions, share comical anecdotes about familial overprotectiveness with grandfathers, and explore questionable financial advice from Doug Gropes. Expect laugh-out-loud moments discussing everything from baseball uniforms to the quirks of gift-giving, all sprinkled with whimsical charm and playful banter!
The episode celebrates Wet Day, a quirky holiday encouraging lighthearted activities and community engagement through humorous discussions.
Comedic characters Spike and Ike share exaggerated protective instincts over their granddaughter, contributing to the episode's engaging and amusing dynamics.
Financial advisor Doug Gropes presents unconventional and humorous tips for utilizing stimulus checks, intertwining economic themes with comedy throughout the conversation.
Deep dives
Spring Savings and Special Events
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Celebration of Wet Day
The episode celebrates the quirky holiday known as Wet Day, which has become a fun tradition among the show's audience. Wet Day involves various lighthearted activities including decorating, taking prolonged showers, and even having wet-themed songs. The co-creators humorously discuss their preparations and the significance of the day, highlighting how it unites fans in enjoyment and laughter. They emphasize the need for listeners to embrace this unique holiday by celebrating with wet-themed fun.
Special Guests and Humor
The conversation features amusing interactions with characters as two grandfathers, Spike and Ike, express their protective instincts over their shared granddaughter. Their comedic discussions involve wild exaggerations and light-hearted threats to ensure the granddaughter's safety. The couple playfully banter about absurd topics including their perceived roles and humorous threat levels regarding their granddaughter. This engaging dynamic provides a comedic element that drives much of the episode’s humor.
Esoteric Financial Advice
A recurring guest, Doug Gropes, shares his unconventional financial tips in a light-hearted manner, discussing how to best utilize stimulus checks. He humorously suggests strategies like financial fasting and demanding refunds for purchases to stimulate spending and rejuvenate the economy. Gropes encourages listeners to embrace economic opportunities, even promoting bizarre practices as a way to navigate financial challenges. His energetic delivery keeps the crowd engaged, providing comedic relief while touching on economic issues.
Lighthearted Reflections and Final Thoughts
As the episode winds down, the hosts engage in playful banter about the absurdities discussed earlier, punctuating the show with humorous reflections. They share catchphrases that embody the day's spirit, such as enjoying life on stilts and whimsical perspectives on being a redneck. The lighthearted conclusions highlight their unity in comedy and personal anecdotes, leaving listeners in a cheerful mood. This amusing wrap-up celebration reinforces the show's fun and silly themes, affirming its dedicated fanbase.
Happy Wet Day (actual)! This week, to honor the holiday, we are releasing the first ever Wet Day episode. Originally episode #752, released April 10th, 2022, and titled "Wet Day Special," Wet Day co-creator Paul F. Tompkins joins Scott to chat about baseball uniforms, Wet Day carols, and the Super Soldier serum. Then, grandfathers Spike and Ike Minksalmon stop by to warn listeners to stay away from their granddaughter. Plus, financial advisor Doug Gropes returns to talk about his multi-layer system on how to spend your stimulus check.
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