

Distractible
Distractible
The Distractible podcast with Mark Fischbach, Wade Barnes, and Bob Muyskens is a space to have thoughtful discussions about funny, out there, or otherwise interesting stories from everyday life. Also an opportunity for three friends to remind each other they are not as smart as they think.
Episodes
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Oct 13, 2023 • 45min
I Don't Know What I Expected
Bob makes Mark and Wade take personality tests and they discuss the accuracy and meaning of these tests. They also explore a personality quiz that identifies which male celebrity the listener relates to the most. The speakers delve into the concept of sigma males and their characteristics, discussing their personal experiences and providing links for merchandise and social media.

Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 1min
These Are Gaffes?
Hosts discuss humorous email from moon man Andrew McCarthy, translation mishaps in marketing, challenges of translating technical engineering documentation, the curious case of Coney 2012 viral campaign, oversimplification debate and viral incidents, and gaffes in pageants and beauty contests.

Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 12min
Illegal Advice
Mark seeks advice from Bob and Wade for average problems, leading to humorous discussions on topics like armed robbery for chalky shakes, eating deities, proposing cafeteria clown inspections, borrowing ideas from movies, unconventional revenge plans, saving money on premium wireless phone service, pie preferences, and dealing with loud noises.

Oct 2, 2023 • 50min
Wade, Bob, and Friend
Hosts discuss aliens eating humans, debate the value of dogs vs babies, talk about phone service and car thrills, share a story of a woman giving birth unknowingly in a hotel room, debate headlines about a pizza incident and Elon Musk, and discuss splitting revenue and Mark's musical menagerie.

Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 16min
Distractible Riddle Realm
The hosts discuss their health concerns and finger coordination challenges. They attempt to unlock a door in an enigmatic chamber and explore a cabinet. They have a comical encounter with a massive floppy penis. The hosts recount a disturbing scenario involving a box and a magic trick. They struggle with boxes and restrain a beast-like creature. The protagonist transitions into a plane of pure white light. They engage in a confrontation with a mysterious being and speculate about the next host.

Sep 25, 2023 • 1h
Front Page News
The hosts discuss juicy news stories, their lack of preparation, potential insider trading, and a game being removed from the store. They also talk about disagreements on news, Shakira's performance at the VMAs, and phone projection devices. Additionally, they discuss OLED and mini LED display technologies, game results, and frustration over awards.

Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 1min
Bob's Confusing Words
In this episode, the hosts discuss confusing words like 'non-plussed' and unconventional usage of the word 'choir'. They also share funny tongue twisters and talk about the thrills of Nissan cars. The episode concludes with promotions, a mistake, and farewell messages.

Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 7min
Mark Hates The Moon
Host Mark explains his puzzling hatred for a Redditor who posts moon pictures. Discussions include framing posters, entitled passengers refusing vomit-covered seats on a flight, and NFT investors suing. The hosts delve into their experiences with gaming exhaustion, hating things on the internet like popular shows and celebrities, and the strange enjoyment of consistency. They also touch on their dislike for videos of people making coffee.

Sep 15, 2023 • 57min
Whose Podcast Is It Anyway?
In this episode, the hosts discuss meat options at Jersey Mike's, a fictional storage company named Hard D, and inventing pube heat sink technology and dick-shaped hard drives. They also address a company's organizational error in a press conference and play a game called three headed expert. The episode concludes with a discussion on improv on a podcast format.

Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 5min
Distractible Escape Room
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