Almost Friday Podcast

Get ready for a Halloween treat as the hosts dive into spooky costumes and share hair-raising tales! Binder reveals her high school YouTube ideas, bringing laughs and nostalgia. They recount wild sketches from their live show, discuss eerie pranks involving a creepy doll, and react to a viral Joker video. Childhood fears come to light, as one host shares their experience on the It's a Small World ride. To cap it all off, get a comedic pumpkin carving tutorial that'll have you in stitches!

After releasing his special directed by our pal Tyler Falbo, comedian Matt McCusker joins us to discuss his feelings on the Hawk Tuah girl, the financial reality of comedy specials, and how having kids affects hobbies. and why Jersey is America’s heart. Liam is still off the sauce and Matt teaches us how to tell if your girlfriend is from New Jersey. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: So next time you’re craving something cold, frothy, and packed with unapologetic flavor — crack open a MUG Root Beer. Find MUG Root Beer at your local store or head to https://www.mugrootbeer.com/find-mug to find out how you can get your paws on some MUG and be sure to throw them a follow online, @MUGRootBeer. Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/ba1zl21n #CashAppPartnerCash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/FRIDAY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FRIDAY. DOWNLOAD THE BETMGM APP AND USE BONUS CODE “AFPOD” AND YOU WILL GET UP TO A $1500 FIRST BET OFFER ON YOUR FIRST WAGER! https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/betmgm-sports-betting-casino/id6446248500 (00:18) - Battlefield(03:39) - Jack Martin Gave a WEIRD First Impression(06:42) - Haunted Hay Ride(12:45) - Over the Garden Wall(16:23) - We Won an Award?!(24:17) - Matt McCusker Joins the Pod / Angus Goes Hollywood(34:59) - Friday Beers Guys Are TALL(38:29) - Off The Sauce(39:32) - Falboni Joins the Pod(42:45) - Hawk Tuah(47:06) - Crazy Diets(57:57) - Matt Was A Blogger?!(1:03:22) - Revenge on a High School Bully(1:14:46) - Special Intro Mishap(1:37:45) - Bikes and Scooters(1:43:04) - Matt Wrote a Book(1:54:04) - Justice for Bigger Women Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've switched things up for today with Binder in NYC With Gus. Liam has been getting into women's volleyball, Will explores the benefits of working for ICE, and Binder's date this week might be hitting too close to home. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: So next time you’re craving something cold, frothy, and packed with unapologetic flavor — crack open a MUG Root Beer. Find MUG Root Beer at your local store or head to https://www.mugrootbeer.com/find-mug to find out how you can get your paws on some MUG and be sure to throw them a follow online, @MUGRootBeer. LIGHTSTRIKE - THE FIRST HARD BEVERAGE BUILD FOR THE LONG GAME. VISIT https://www.drinklightstrike.com TODAY OR FIND LIGHTSTRIKE ON INSTACART! CANCEL YOUR UNWANTED SUBSCRIPTIONS BY GOING TO https://rocketmoney.com/ALMOSTFRIDAY Get 50% off plus FREE shipping on your first box with code AFPOD50OFF at https://www.factormeals.com/afpod50off Timestamps: (00:33) - Wikifeet (03:37) - ICE Benefits (07:48) - Crisis Actors (11:42) - Dating Your Friends' Siblings (16:33) - Girls Believe in Magic (23:25) - Battlefield 6 (25:18) - Addiction and Homelessness (29:39) - Will's Pottery Class? (32:26) - Women's Volleyball (34:04) - Circumcision and Autism? (38:15) - Smash Tournament (42:52) - Over The Garden Wall (47:09) - Will's New Business Venture (51:27) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liam goes ghost hunting with Luke Null, who spends an hour and a half drinking alone in an abandoned asylum. Liam’s off the sauce and pretending to be an athlete again, ChatGPT is concerned about Binder’s mental health, and Will’s starting to feel comfortable in his own skin this Halloween. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. And use Promo Code FRIDAY at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/ba1zl21n #CashAppPartner Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. DOWNLOAD BETTERHELP AND GET 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF ONLINE THERAPY WITH CODE “AFPOD"!!! https://www.betterhelp.com/afpod Head to https://www.squarespace.com/FRIDAY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FRIDAY. Timestamps (00:00) - Intro (02:30) - A Quick Lil Character (03:56) - Celebrity on Liam’s Flight?! (05:30) - Zombies & Reboots (07:54) - Palisades Fire Arrest (12:20) - Mug Root Beer Tour & Ghost Hunting (16:01) - Luke Null on the Horn (27:10) - Halloween Costumes & Identity Crisis (32:49) - Off the Sauce (46:04) - Training for Bball (48:54) - Binder’s ChatGPT Confession (54:53) - Cracker of the Week (58:08) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angus joins Liam on his tuna finishing trip, except spoiler alert: no tuna was caught. Instead, there were a whole lotta whales, bonita, and poop filled toilets. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: HEAD TO https://HIMS.COM/FRIDAY FOR PERSONALIZED HAIR LOSS TREATMENT OPTIONS! So next time you’re craving something cold, frothy, and packed with unapologetic flavor — crack open a MUG Root Beer. Find MUG Root Beer at your local store or head to https://www.mugrootbeer.com/find-mug to find out how you can get your paws on some MUG and be sure to throw them a follow online, @MUGRootBeer. LIGHTSTRIKE - THE FIRST HARD BEVERAGE BUILD FOR THE LONG GAME. VISIT https://www.drinklightstrike.com TODAY OR FIND LIGHTSTRIKE ON INSTACART! DOWNLOAD THE BETMGM APP AND USE BONUS CODE “AFPOD” AND YOU WILL GET UP TO A $1500 FIRST BET OFFER ON YOUR FIRST WAGER! https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/betmgm-sports-betting-casino/id644624850 (00:00) - Intro (02:47) - Viral Fishing Trip Journey Begins (09:38) - Setting Sail for Adventure / Salt Life (15:58) - Whale City (20:18) - Slitting Their Throats (20:46) - Toilet Stink (24:07) - Catching Bonita (28:25) - September in New England (30:34) - Does Will Fit In With the Crew? (35:50) - Creating Emily's Future Boyfriend (42:17) - Poop Spray Arrest (49:33) - Time Zone Ball Struggles (53:08) - Cracker of the Week (57:25) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are talking Mortal Kombat obsessions, creepy hotel coolers, and a mysterious pigeon on a leash. Liam is hype for his tuna fishing trip, Will spirals after losing $400 on football bets, and Emily navigates the onus of running the show. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/ba1zl21n #CashAppPartner Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. HEAD TO https://HIMS.COM/FRIDAY FOR PERSONALIZED HAIR LOSS TREATMENT OPTIONS! So next time you’re craving something cold, frothy, and packed with unapologetic flavor — crack open a MUG Root Beer. Find MUG Root Beer at your local store or head to https://www.mugrootbeer.com/find-mug to find out how you can get your paws on some MUG and be sure to throw them a follow online, @MUGRootBeer. Get 50% off plus FREE shipping on your first box with code AFPOD50OFF at https://www.factormeals.com/afpod50off (00:00) - Intro (03:14) - Marvel Discussion (04:03) - Windy City Heat Sequel? (12:51) - Tim and Eric Interviews (16:23) - Liam Visited TCU (24:58) - Tuna Fishing Trip (27:00) - Airport Gaming / New Video Games (40:28) - Watching Tapes (47:50) - Working Out Has Changed Gus (50:18) - Stormlight Archives (53:29) - Bill Belichick (59:41) - Will's Roommate Jack Martin (01:01:27) - Binder Breakdown (01:09:14) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Will gone, Liam holds down the fort with our friend of the program, Luke Null. The boys talk tales from Luke’s time at SNL, nude beaches, and what happens when everyone on a movie set gets diarrhea. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: LIGHTSTRIKE - THE FIRST HARD BEVERAGE BUILD FOR THE LONG GAME. VISIT https://www.drinklightstrike.com TODAY OR FIND LIGHTSTRIKE ON INSTACART! Head to https://www.squarespace.com/FRIDAY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FRIDAY. DOWNLOAD THE BETMGM APP AND USE BONUS CODE “AFPOD” AND YOU WILL GET UP TO A $1500 FIRST BET OFFER ON YOUR FIRST WAGER! https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/betmgm-sports-betting-casino/id6446248500 CANCEL YOUR UNWANTED SUBSCRIPTIONS BY GOING TO https://rocketmoney.com/ALMOSTFRIDAY (00:36) - Welcome Luke Null! (05:31) - Non American Stand Up Shows (08:59) - Luke Brought A Gift (11:13) - Liam's Alexa (16:24) - Most Times In One Day (18:42) - SNL Talk (26:48) - Diarrhea (36:08) - Charlie Sheen Doc / Smoking Crack (42:11) - Football Talk (48:36) - Cracker of the Week (57:06) - Me, You, and Frank (58:11) - Quigley (01:01:07) - Unfortunate Announcement (01:03:01) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today was a rough one. Liam shares more alien lore, Angus educates us on the Nepal government, and Binder does NOT understand simple imagery. SHIND TEE IS RESTOCKED: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: DOWNLOAD BETTERHELP AND GET 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF ONLINE THERAPY WITH CODE “AFPOD"!!! https://www.betterhelp.com/afpod HEAD TO https://HIMS.COM/FRIDAY FOR PERSONALIZED HAIR LOSS TREATMENT OPTIONS!LIGHTSTRIKE - THE FIRST HARD BEVERAGE BUILD FOR THE LONG GAME. VISIT https://www.drinklightstrike.com TODAY OR FIND LIGHTSTRIKE ON INSTACART! Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/ba1zl21n #CashAppPartnerCash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. (00:00) - Intro (01:14) - Playdate Lore / Theory Crafting (07:50) - Billy’s Jaw Surgery (17:20) - Angus’ Sickness (22:00) - Nepal Protests & 2001 Royal Massacre (27:34) - Tarantino Blaccent (34:09) - UFO Sightings? (49:12) - Dead Body Found in D4vid's Car (55:04) - Wizard of Oz Characters (56:26) - NFL Spitting Incident (58:24) - Cracker of the Week (59:39) - Characters (01:12:56) - Jeffrey Epstein Drawings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our first ever (half) remote episode, Will is reporting to us LIVE from the Big Apple. We cover what life is like in the big city, how Liam is coping with living alone, and how Binder should be replaced with a service dog. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/FRIDAY! #trueclassicpod Head to https://www.squarespace.com/FRIDAY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FRIDAY. DOWNLOAD THE BETMGM APP AND USE BONUS CODE “AFPOD” AND YOU WILL GET UP TO A $1500 FIRST BET OFFER ON YOUR FIRST WAGER! https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/betmgm-sports-betting-casino/id6446248500 Timestamps: (00:00) - Will in the Big Apple (05:11) - Sandworm Street Pisser (06:28) - Living With Jack Martin (08:56) - Italy Trip Recap (10:55) - Jerry Jones & Cowboys Chaos (16:25) - Roblox Predator Zone (23:49) - Unknown Number Netflix Doc (28:38) - Concert Jack Off Trend (33:43) - Cracker of the Week (39:21) - Float Tank Adventures (46:25) - College Football & USC Blowout (50:04) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Dan Soder joins the pod to unpack the insanity of indie wrestling, puberty horror stories, and the strange world of AI boyfriends. Will is off to New York for a few months, Liam recounts the tale of a childhood friend selling pocket pussies, and Binder brings back gifts from her Harry Potter adventure. FOLLOW DAN SODER: https://www.instagram.com/dansoder/?hl=en DAN'S UPCOMING SHOWS: https://www.dansoder.com/ SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Shake Shack is treating you to a Free Summer BBQ Sandwich: Use code SUMMER in stores, online or on the Shack app to get your last taste of summer. https://shakeshack.app.link/summeralmostfriday CANCEL YOUR UNWANTED SUBSCRIPTIONS BY GOING TO https://rocketmoney.com/ALMOSTFRIDAY DOWNLOAD BETTERHELP AND GET 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF ONLINE THERAPY WITH CODE “AFPOD"!!! https://www.betterhelp.com/afpod DOWNLOAD THE BETMGM APP AND USE BONUS CODE “AFPOD” AND YOU WILL GET UP TO A $1500 FIRST BET OFFER ON YOUR FIRST WAGER! https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/betmgm-sports-betting-casino/id6446248500 (00:21) - Announcement / Unboxing (05:14) - Dan Soder Joins The Pod (10:58) - Justifiable Murder?! (16:04) - Rampage Jackson (21:13) - Hitting Puberty (28:58) - Fleshlights (42:47) - "R/MyBoyfriendIsAi" (52:21) - Alien Earth / Romulus (54:39) - Predators Franchise (57:07) - Indie Wrestling (1:06:03) - Cartoons (1:17:28) - Will is Moving to NYC (1:25:51) - CFB Video Game (1:27:31) - Early Days of Pron (1:35:24) - Cracker of the Week (1:39:44) - Willy D Joins The Pod (1:46:56) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices