Your Kickstarter Sucks Episode 437: The Big Booty Cousin
Dec 15, 2025
Jesse and Mike dive into the chaotic world of crowdfunding with a look at the failed Ark Sleep nightstand, critiquing its impractical design and the fiery backlash from backers. They take a humorous spin on a climbing critter toy and a bizarre gym essentials product. Other highlights include a questionable beekeeping app and an AI-generated arcade pitch that lacks feasibility. The duo rounds off with laughs about outrageous crowdfunding requests, listener interaction, and their signature banter, keeping it all entertaining and insightful.
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Odd Little Moments Set The Tone
- Jesse describes walking past someone holding a credit card in their mouth and how oddly satisfying it looked.
- The hosts riff on small mundane moments to set a playful tone for the episode.
Pop Culture Threads Become Jokes
- Jesse and Mike riff about Big Bird and a colorful cousin, turning a T-shirt listing into a joke.
- Their banter highlights how the hosts use pop-culture detours to mock product marketing.
Automate Payroll To Save Time
- Jesse pitches Gusto as a payroll solution that saves time by automating onboarding and tax filing.
- He directs listeners to try Gusto with the show's promo link to get three months free.