Stavvy's World #157 - Sydnee Washington and Dewayne Perkins
Dec 1, 2025
Sydnee Washington, a comedian and podcaster known for MESS, and Dewayne Perkins, a writer and actor from The Blackening, dive into their quirky roommate arrangement and the ups and downs of adulting. They discuss personal growth through the Hard 75 challenge, share hilarious tales from Dewayne's sandwich shop days, and unpack the weighty responsibility of sperm donation in a listener's dilemma. Their witty banter and insightful advice make for an entertaining listen filled with laughter and real-life situations.
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Roommate-Guarantor Lavender Marriage
- Sydnee and Dewayne describe their lavender-marriage style roommate setup after moving in together and navigating the apartment approval process.
- Dewayne served as Sydnee's guarantor and confronted landlords who questioned his sudden high bank balance and IMDb presence.
Use Structured Challenges Carefully
- Do a structured challenge with clear rules to reset routines, like 'Hard 75' with diet, twice-daily workouts, reading, and outdoor exercise.
- Expect intense short-term gains but plan softer follow-ups to avoid burnout after the strict period ends.
Gayest Promotion: Sandwich Artist To Designer
- Dewayne recounts being promoted from making sandwiches to working as an interior designer at Potbelly's corporate, then being sent back to the sandwich shop.
- He quit after the demotion, saying he couldn't go back to the 'good life' then return to sandwiches.