Ralph Barbosa Seeks Redemption – Are You Garbage – Podcast Show Notes

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Ralph Barbosa Seeks Redemption – Are You Garbage – Podcast Show Notes

Ralph Barbosa Seeks Redemption – Are You Garbage – Podcast Show Notes

Air Date: August 10, 2025

SUMMARY:

The “Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast” features hosts Kevin Ryan and H. Foley engaging in a lighthearted and often humorous discussion with comedian Ralph Barbosa. The podcast, available on various platforms including YouTube and Spotify, explores whether guests are “classy individuals or absolute trash” through anecdotes and conversations. In this particular episode, Barbosa promotes his new Hulu special, “Planet Barbosa,” while sharing entertaining stories about building a YouTube channel focused on cars, a disastrous attempt at street racing, and various personal experiences including his home life and fatherhood. The dialogue, punctuated by playful jabs and personal revelations, reveals a comedic dynamic between the hosts and their guest, often circling back to the podcast’s central theme of “classy” versus “trashy” behavior.

GUEST

Ralph Barbosa

Episode Segments

  • 0:00 - 0:19: Introduction and Show Premise
    • Summary: The hosts, Kevin Ryan and H. Foley, welcome listeners to "Are You Garbage?", a podcast where they determine if their favorite comedians are "classy individuals or absolute trash". H. Foley (referred to as "Holy" in the transcript) is introduced coming from 5:00 mass, while Kevin Ryan is noted for his fresh haircut.
  • 0:19 - 1:15: Welcome Guest: Ralph Barbosa & Initial Banter
    • Summary: The hosts enthusiastically introduce their "incredibly special guest," Ralph Barbosa, noting it's his "third or fourth time back" and that he's "definitely family". Ralph is promoting his new special, "Planet Bosa," on Hulu. The conversation quickly devolves into Ralph's immediate consumption of a large Budweiser, leading to hosts labeling him "alcoholic fucking trash" as he attempts to "reverse the last two trash ratings" he received on the show.
  • 1:15 - 6:08: Kevin's Barbershop Horror Story & Hair Talk
    • Summary: Kevin Ryan details his recent bad haircut experience, particularly the barber's questionable hygiene practices with a straight razor, leading him to check Google reviews and find others had similar issues with the barber, Ronnie, not using new blades. Ralph shares his experiences with his long-time barbers, Jose and Ivan. The discussion touches on barbers coming to their houses, with Ralph recalling his old-school barber yelling at him for suggesting it, which "keeps you humble".
  • 6:08 - 27:32: Ralph's "Formula Bean" YouTube Channel & Car Antics
    • Summary: Ralph introduces his new YouTube channel, "Formula Bean," headquartered at his house, which he describes as "very trashy, but very correct". He details recent antics, including buying a kids' Razor ATV that flipped over on Fourth of July. The main focus shifts to his automotive "engineering" skills, specifically cutting a car in half with a blowtorch and putting nitrous (NOS) and turbo on a 1989 Nissan 240 SX just to blow it up without tuning it. He recounts taking the modified car on a trailer to Houston to street race a YouTube personality named Freddy LSX, attempting to hide the NOS and turbo, and how the car eventually "blew up" (the coupler and piping, not the engine, due to unpurged NOS lines) after a second race.
  • 27:32 - 47:00: Sponsor Reads (BlueChew & Aura Frames) & More House Antics
    • Summary: The segment includes advertisements for BlueChew, a product for erectile dysfunction, and Aura Frames, digital picture frames. The conversation briefly returns to Ralph's house, where he admits there's no dedicated cook, and he doesn't trust the food made by his friends, leading to a discussion about his stepmom making lentils and their Fourth of July fireworks.
  • 47:00 - 63:39: Fatherhood & Son's "Critiques"
    • Summary: Ralph reveals he recently had a child, an eight-week-old son, which has impacted his drinking habits. He also talks about his six-year-old son, who is already "evil sometimes" and "wise beyond his years". His son is very opinionated about cars, preferring the loud 2017 Chevy SS over the expensive Nissan GTR, and even questions Ralph's career, asking why he doesn't want people to know he's "Ralph Barbosa" and threatening to yell, "Hey everybody, this is that not funny guy!".
  • 63:39 - 84:50: "Garbage Questions": Pop Culture, Relationships & Wealth Management
    • Summary: The hosts begin a "Garbage Questions" segment. They discuss the movie Four Brothers, calling it "so bad, it's so good" and highly quotable. Ralph reveals he calls strip clubs "the strip club" or in Spanish, "Las Cariñosas," which translates to "the affectionate house". He admits he's single and "crushing" on a girl, referring to it as "forbidden love". The conversation moves to cigars (Ralph likes posing with them but rarely smokes them at home due to laziness) and watches (he owns a Rolex from his uncle but wouldn't buy one). He also discusses his expanding car collection, now at 11 or 12 cars, but only four are drivable, and only one (a 2024 Nissan GTR R35 worth ~$120k) is insured and registered. Ralph confirms he has a business manager/accountant and claims to be spending less despite making less money this year.
  • 84:50 - 103:00: Sponsor Read (Trade Coffee) & Comedy Tour Challenges
    • Summary: The hosts promote Trade Coffee, highlighting its cold brew options. Ralph discusses his upcoming limited "seven cities" tour dates, which his fans consider more of "a pit stop". He mentions enjoying doing pop-up shows. He recounts a specific negative fan critique regarding his show time and material, which he dismisses, asserting he enjoys "fucking with the audience". This leads to a lengthy anecdote about breaking his toe kicking his friend before a show in Washington and his terrible experience at a Philadelphia emergency room (University of Pennsylvania) where nurses were rude, and he was subjected to unnecessary X-rays.
  • 103:00 - 1:08:24: Final "Garbage Questions" (Car-Related) & Episode Conclusion
    • Summary: The "Garbage Questions" continue with car-related queries: having non-working driver-side windows (Ralph fixes them himself now), driving a 1990 Nissan Skyline R32 with the steering wheel on the right side (Japanese import) and having his son pay at drive-thrus, keeping sales stickers on new cars (Ralph says it's fine if the car is clean), and using a Bluetooth speaker in cars without radios (Ralph owns a 1973 Plymouth Barracuda with no radio or speedometer). He describes racing a Camry in his Barracuda, emphasizing his love for fast cars that don't look fast, like his Chevy SS. The episode concludes with Ralph's "Planet Bosa" special on Hulu and his tour dates, with the hosts confirming he "did not redeem himself" and is "still trash".

Overarching Themes and Discussion Points

The episode revolves around several key themes, constantly returning to the core premise of the "Are You Garbage?" podcast:

  • Class vs. Trash: The central, recurring theme is the show's concept of determining if guests are "classy individuals or absolute trash". Ralph Barbosa's presence is framed as an attempt to "reverse" his previous "trash ratings". However, his anecdotes, from drinking a 40oz Budweiser early in the day to his car antics and casual approach to personal finance, consistently lean towards the "trashy" side, leading the hosts to conclude he "did not redeem himself" and is "still trash".
  • The Comedian's Lifestyle & Hustle: The discussion highlights aspects of a comedian's life, including touring, interacting with fans, and managing career growth. Ralph promotes his new special, "Planet Bosa," and his YouTube channel, "Formula Bean," showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit alongside his relaxed approach to traditional work. The story of his friend quitting Lockheed Martin to join "Formula Bean" further emphasizes this theme of unconventional career paths.
  • Automotive Enthusiasm and "Dirtbag" Mechanics: A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to Ralph's deep involvement in car culture, particularly the "dirtbag" aspect of modifying and racing vehicles. His detailed explanations of adding NOS and turbo to a car to blow it up, street racing, and his collection of "Facebook marketplace projects" illustrate a passion for cars that prioritizes fun and experimentation over traditional value or safety.
  • Fatherhood and Shifting Priorities: Ralph's new role as a father introduces a new dynamic to his "trashy" persona, as he mentions his drinking habits are curtailed by his eight-week-old son. The humorous interactions with his six-year-old son, who offers unsolicited critiques of Ralph's cars and comedy, highlight the challenges and joys of balancing a wild lifestyle with family responsibilities.
  • Personal Anecdotes and Storytelling: The episode is rich with personal stories, from Kevin's barbershop mishap to Ralph's car adventures and his hospital visit in Philly. These stories, often self-deprecating or involving chaotic situations, serve to entertain and reinforce the "trash" aesthetic of the podcast.

Hosts:

    • Kevin Ryan: One of the hosts of "Are You Garbage?". He is also referred to by his full name, Kevin James Ryan. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Kevin+Ryan+comedian)
    • H. Foley: One of the hosts of "Are You Garbage?". He is also referred to as "Holy" and humorously as "Dr. Foley" when offering medical advice. (https://www.google.com/search?q=H.+Foley+comedian)

  • Guest:

    • Ralph Barbosa: The "incredibly special guest" on the episode. He is a stand-up comedian and podcast host, promoting his new special "Planet Bosa" on Hulu. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Ralph+Barbosa+comedian)

  • Other Comedians & Public Figures Mentioned:

    • Joe Rogan: Mentioned as a podcast where Ralph Barbosa has appeared (The Joe Rogan Experience). (https://www.google.com/search?q=Joe+Rogan)
    • Shannon Sharpe: Mentioned for "Club Shay Shay" where Ralph Barbosa has appeared. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Shannon+Sharpe)
    • Bobby Lee: Mentioned for "TigerBelly" podcast where Ralph Barbosa has appeared. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Bobby+Lee+comedian)
    • Matt (and Shane Gillis): Mentioned for "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast" where Ralph Barbosa has appeared. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Matt+and+Shane's+Secret+Podcast)
    • Andrew Santino: Mentioned for "Whiskey Ginger" podcast where Ralph Barbosa has appeared. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Andrew+Santino)
    • Tom Segura (and Christina Pazsitzky): Mentioned for "Your Mom's House" podcast where Ralph Barbosa has appeared. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Tom+Segura)
    • Bert Kreischer: Mentioned for "Bertcast" where Ralph Barbosa has appeared. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Bert+Kreischer)
    • Chris Distefano: Mentioned for "Chrissy Chaos" where Ralph Barbosa has appeared. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Chris+Distefano)
    • Gagnon: Mentioned for "Camp Gagnon" podcast where Ralph Barbosa has appeared. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Camp+Gagnon+podcast)
    • The FatFish Podcast: Mentioned as a podcast where Ralph Barbosa has appeared. (https://www.google.com/search?q=The+FatFish+Podcast)
    • Tim Dillon: Mentioned as a "Best of AYG" guest. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Tim+Dillon)
    • Mr. Beast: Humorously referenced by Ralph in the context of fastest-growing YouTube channels. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Mr.+Beast)
    • Tyrese Gibson: Actor, discussed in the context of the movie Four Brothers and "Fast and Furious" movies. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Tyrese+Gibson)
    • Mark Wahlberg (Bobby Mercer): Actor, character ("Bobby Mercer") in the movie Four Brothers, heavily discussed by the hosts. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Mark+Wahlberg)
    • Andre 3000: Actor, mentioned as being in the movie Four Brothers. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Andre+3000)
    • Donald Trump: Mentioned in a hypothetical political argument scenario. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Donald+Trump)
    • Mexican OT: A musician/public figure whose jewelry is discussed. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Mexican+OT)

  • Friends, Family & Others:

    • Jose: Ralph's old barber, who has been cutting his hair since he was a kid. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Jose+barber+Ralph+Barbosa)
    • Ivan (the Great): Ralph's buddy and a "great barber". (https://www.google.com/search?q=Ivan+barber+Ralph+Barbosa)
    • Ronnie: The barber who gave Kevin Ryan a bad haircut and allegedly didn't use new blades. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Ronnie+barber+Google+reviews)
    • Freddy LSX: A "dude down there" in Houston, a YouTube personality with his own shop, whom Ralph and his friends race. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Freddy+LSX+YouTube)
    • Louise: Ralph's buddy and co-founder of the "Formula Bean" YouTube channel, an engineer who quit Lockheed Martin. He is also noted by his Instagram username "AF". (https://www.google.com/search?q=Louise+Formula+Bean)
    • Enrique: Ralph's photographer/videographer buddy who sometimes cooks at Ralph's house. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Enrique+Ralph+Barbosa)
    • Renee: Ralph's comedian buddy with whom he co-headlined a tour. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Renee+comedian+Ralph+Barbosa)
    • Haime: Ralph's buddy who impersonates Mexican OT. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Haime+Ralph+Barbosa)
    • Gary: Ralph's "drug dealer friend" who is in jail and advised on wearing fake jewelry to clubs. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Gary+drug+dealer+friend)
    • Todd the Blowfish: A listener who submitted a car-related question to the podcast. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Todd+the+Blowfish+Are+You+Garbage)
    • Crusty Classics Garage: A channel/guy who performed work on Ralph's 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Crusty+Classics+Garage)

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Performances, Shows, and Specials

  • Ralph Barbosa's new stand-up comedy special, "Planet Bosa," is currently available on Hulu. The name "Planet Bosa" is a reference to Dragon Ball Z, inspired by Planet Vegeta where the Saiyans come from.
  • He is currently on a seven-city tour that will run until the end of the year, though he might add more dates. His fans have described this limited tour as a "pit stop" rather than a full tour.
  • Ralph also does "pop-up" shows in various cities like Chicago, Houston, and California, sometimes adding multiple performances (e.g., four or five shows in Sacramento after being in San Francisco).
  • He was co-headlining a tour with his buddy Renee.
  • During a show in Washington, he performed for 25 minutes instead of the planned half an hour because he couldn't stand up due to a broken toe.

Interviews and Podcasts

  • Ralph Barbosa is a podcast host himself.
  • He has been a guest on the "Are You Garbage?" Comedy Podcast with Kevin Ryan and H. Foley multiple times, making this his "third or fourth time back" and considering him "almost like the third Mike" or "definitely family".
  • He has also been a guest on numerous other notable podcasts and shows, including:
    • The Joe Rogan Experience.
    • Club Shay Shay w/ Shannon Sharpe.
    • TigerBelly.
    • Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast.
    • Whiskey Ginger.
    • Your Mom's House.
    • Bertcast.
    • Chrissy Chaos w/ Chris Distefano.
    • Camp Gagnon.
    • The FatFish Podcast.

Family Stories and Life Moments

  • Ralph recently became a father to an eight-week-old child. He also has a six-year-old son who shares his passion for cars but is particular about which cars they drive, preferring loud "muscle" cars like the 2017 Chevy SS over quieter luxury cars like the 2024 Nissan GTR R35. His son even suggested he buy a Lamborghini.
  • His son humorously calls him the "not funny guy" and threatened to yell it out at the mall when Ralph tried to disguise himself with a hat and shades.
  • He has a stepmom who made lentils, which is a dish eaten in his Mexican household.
  • Ralph owns a Rolex watch that was given to him by his uncle.
  • He convinced his friend, Louise, an engineer at Lockheed Martin, to quit his job and partner with him on their new YouTube channel, Formula Bean. The channel, which was Louise's automotive channel prior to their collaboration, already had over 300K subscribers.
  • He recounted an unpleasant experience at a barber in the suburbs where he suspects the barber, who seemed "on pills," used an old or uncleaned straight razor.
  • He experienced a hospital visit in Philadelphia's University of Pennsylvania ER after breaking his toe by kicking a friend. He described the hospital as the "worst in the world" due to long wait times and rude staff, ultimately leaving without treatment before learning later it wasn't a severe break.
  • Ralph manages his finances with a business manager/accountant. He notes he's spending less this year, even if he's making less.
  • He owns 11-12 cars, but only four are currently drivable, and only one is insured, inspected, and registered (his 2024 Nissan GTR R35). He prefers buying "Facebook marketplace projects" that he can "fuck around with" over high-value, low-mileage cars.
  • He enjoys smoking cigars, especially indoors at casinos in Vegas, because it's allowed indoors.
  • He recounts a story about a "drug dealer friend" named Gary who, currently in jail, used to wear fake jewelry to clubs to avoid being robbed for his real pieces.
  • He mentioned buying a Razor (a kids' buggy) for Fourth of July festivities that flipped over. They also used a lot of fireworks, some bought in Texas and some in Vegas, but had to give some to a bus driver in LA because they couldn't fly back to New York with them.
  • He described an experience driving his 1973 Plymouth Barracuda on the highway and racing a Camry, wanting to show off his car's hidden power. He enjoys racing cars that don't appear fast against others on the road.

Ralph Barbosa's appearances on the "Are You Garbage?" podcast are filled with humorous anecdotes, specific jokes, and running gags that highlight his comedic style and personal life.

Funny Anecdotes

  • The Unhygienic Barber Experience: Ralph describes a recent bad haircut experience in the suburbs where he believes the barber, who seemed "on pills," used an old or uncleaned straight razor. He checked Google reviews later and found a comment confirming a fight about the barber, Ronnie, not using a new blade, leading Ralph to quip, "Hepatitis Kippy".
  • His Son's Disdain for His Fame and Cars: Ralph's six-year-old son is humorously "evil" and particular about cars, preferring loud "muscle" cars like the 2017 Chevy SS over Ralph's quieter 2024 Nissan GTR R35, which he calls "lame". His son also humorously calls Ralph the "not funny guy" and threatened to yell it out at the mall when Ralph tried to disguise himself with a hat and shades, asking, "You don't want people to know you're Ralph Barbosa?". The son even told him he needs to "make more money" and "stop with those whack ass jokes" to afford a Lamborghini.
  • The 4th of July Razor Fiasco: For Fourth of July, Ralph bought a "kids buggy" called a Razor, intending to race two of them with friends. He could only fit one in his truck, so they took turns, but it "flipped over," leading them to "call it a day".
  • The Nissan 240 SX NOS Experiment: Ralph, with his engineer friend Louise, intentionally blew up an 89 Nissan 240 SX by putting nitrous (NOS) and turbo on it without tuning it. They raced it in Houston on quiet roads during the day. They tried to hide the NOS from their buddy Freddy LSX by claiming it "just has turbo," but it started smoking, and when Freddy opened the hood, he saw the NOS lines. Ralph also humorously admitted to holding the NOS trigger hanging from a wire during the race because they didn't have time to install it properly on the drive to Houston. The motor eventually died after the finish line, only to kick back on because they "didn't purge the NOS," which Ralph's co-hosts jokingly call "rookies".
  • Convincing the Engineer to Quit Lockheed Martin: Ralph successfully convinced his friend Louise, an engineer at Lockheed Martin, to quit his job and partner on their YouTube channel, Formula Bean. Ralph joked about Louise giving up his pension for blowing up $600 cars. The hosts humorously envision Lockheed "debriefing" Louise like "Men in Black" upon his departure.
  • The Philadelphia ER Visit: Ralph broke his toe by kicking a friend in Philadelphia and went to the University of Pennsylvania ER. He described it as the "worst hospital in the world," where a nurse told a complaining lady to "Shut the hell up". Ralph left after five hours without treatment, later finding out his toe wasn't severely broken. He joked that next time he'd threaten to "shoot myself" to get attention.
  • The Fireworks Dilemma: After buying "a lot of fireworks" in Texas and Vegas, Ralph and his friends, traveling on a tour bus, realized they couldn't fly back to New York with them and had to give them to the bus driver in LA. They felt bad asking the driver to be a "getaway guy" during fire season.
  • The Fake Jewelry Strategy: Ralph recounts a story from his "drug dealer friend Gary," who is currently in jail. Gary used to wear "fake gold, fake diamonds" to clubs instead of his real jewelry to avoid being robbed. This leads to a humorous discussion about looking cool in front of girls by calmly handing over fake chains during a "robbery" to appear as a hero.
  • The Right-Hand Drive Drive-Thru: Ralph owns a 1990 Nissan Skyline R32, which is right-hand drive, a feature of Japanese cars. When he goes through a drive-thru, he has his son pay for the food and collect it from the passenger side, finding it "pretty cute".
  • Undercover Racing in the Barracuda: Ralph enjoys driving cars that "don't look fast" but have power. He recounts racing a Camry in his 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (which had an LS engine and modern suspension) on the highway, wanting to "show this guy up" and see the person's face when the "beat up" car kept up.

Specific Jokes

  • Ralph's Humorous Self-Description: Upon joining the podcast, Ralph humorously states he's there "just to promote Planet Bosa. And that's it for me. You guys have been great".
  • Misunderstanding of "Party Ball": After grabbing a large Budweiser, Ralph jokingly recalls the hosts immediately saying, "Whoa, you're going to drink all that for the party ball. Alcoholic [ __ ] trash".
  • The Barber's "Wand": Kevin Ryan jokes about the slow barber "waving this wand in your face".
  • Ralph's Son's Criticism: When Ralph put on a hat and shades at the mall, his son tried to take the hat off, asking, "Why? You don't want people to know you're Ralph Barbosa?" and threatened to yell out, "Hey everybody, this is that not funny guy.".
  • Movie Quotes from Four Brothers: The hosts and Ralph bond over the quotability of the movie Four Brothers, including:
    • "If he ever had a daddy who would have made him proud. Bobby Mercer."
    • The villain's line: "Eat it like the dogs that you are" and "I like the way you do business."
    • "They set mom up. They set her up."
  • "Lascarinosas": When asked what he calls a strip club, Ralph provides the Spanish term "Lascarinosas," which he explains means "affectionate".
  • Rolex Time: Ralph reveals he wears a Rolex given by his uncle, but he didn't know how to set it, so the time was off. His joke: "Hey, it's a Rolex. Who gives a [ __ ] what time it is?". Kevin Ryan adds, "It's money time, [ __ ]! That's what time it is in Morocco or something like that.".
  • Financial Management: Ralph states that he's doing better with spending this year, even if he's "making less money, but I'm spending less.".
  • Responding to a Critic: Ralph recounts a long paragraph he received from a critic and his simple, humorous response: "you're gay.".
  • Hospital Exchange: When a nurse at the Philly ER complained about Ralph's minor toe injury, Ralph retorted, "My toe is gone, bro!". Later, Kevin Ryan jokes that the next time Ralph's in the ER, he should say, "I'm going to pass out" to get immediate attention, to which Ralph adds, "I'm gonna [ __ ] shoot myself!".

Running Gags and Humorous Observations

  • Classy or Trash: The entire premise of the "Are You Garbage?" podcast revolves around determining if guests are "classy individuals or absolute trash". Ralph often tries to prove his classiness despite his "trashy" antics, a running joke throughout the episode. The hosts ultimately declare he "did not redeem himself" and "still trash" by the end.
  • Ralph's Hair/Kevin Ryan's Hairline: There's a recurring gag about Ralph's "sharp" haircut and Kevin Ryan's own struggles with hair loss or receding hairline, with constant jokes and observations about the back of Kevin's neck.
  • Ralph's Drinking: The hosts frequently joke about Ralph drinking during the podcast, first with "ginger ale" then with a large Budweiser, playfully calling him "alcoholic [ __ ] trash".
  • "Independent Artist" and "Ways": Ralph consistently highlights his independent status as a comedian and his ability to make money through various means, joking that if "comedy don't work out," he has "ways" like cutting catalytic converters.
  • IQ Doubling: Ralph humorously claims that every time he comes on the podcast, his "IQ doubles, if not triples".
  • The "Pit Stop" Tour: Ralph mentions his fans' humorous complaint that his limited seven-city tour is not a "tour" but a "pit stop," reflecting his preference for less extensive travel.
  • Pop-Up Shows: Ralph's casual approach to adding "pop-up" shows in cities like Chicago, Houston, and California, sometimes doing multiple impromptu performances, is a recurring sign of his free-spirited approach.

Podcasts featuring Ralph Barbosa:

  • "Are You Garbage?" - This is the podcast where Ralph Barbosa is a guest, identified as being "back with us again today" for his "third or fourth time" and considered "definitely family".
  • "The Joe Rogan Experience"
  • "Club Shay Shay w/ Shannon Sharpe"
  • "TigerBelly"
  • "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast"
  • "Whiskey Ginger"
  • "Your Mom's House"
  • "Bertcast"
  • "Chrissy Chaos w/ Chris Distefano"
  • "Camp Gagnon"
  • "The FatFish Podcast"
  • "Smoking Tire" / "Smoky Tire" - Mentioned as a "competitive YouTube podcaster or car podcaster" by one of the hosts.

Stand-up Comedy Specials:

  • "Planet Bosa" - This is Ralph Barbosa's brand new special out on Hulu. Ralph states he came on the podcast "just to promote Planet Bosa". He explains that the name is "kind of like a Dragon Ball Z reference," where "Saiyans come from planet Vegeta," and he thought "it sounded cool".
  • "Route 66" - An "Are You Garbage?" stand-up comedy special.

Movies:

  • "Four Brothers" - Discussed as a movie that "kicks ass," despite being "so bad" it's "so good" and "so quotable". Specific lines like "If he ever had a daddy who would have made him proud. Bobby Mercer" and the villain's line "Eat it like the dogs that you are" are quoted.
  • "Men in Black" - Referenced humorously when discussing how Lockheed Martin "debriefed" Ralph's friend Louise when he quit.
  • "Fast and Furious" - The host jokes about the unrealistic depiction of NOS in movies, saying "Tyrese, you're a fucking liar".
  • "John Q" - Referenced by Ralph in a dark joke about threatening to shoot himself to get attention at the ER.

YouTube Channels:

  • "Formula Bean" - This is Ralph Barbosa's new YouTube channel, which has become the "headquarters" at his house. He emphasizes its "engineercal skills" and goal to "innovate the automotive industry" by "blowing up $600 cars". It has "over 300K" subscribers. Ralph convinced his friend Louise, an engineer who worked for Lockheed Martin, to quit his job and start this channel with him.
  • Freddy LSX - Described as a "dude down there named Freddy LSX" who has his "own shop" and is "pretty big on YouTube". Ralph and his buddy race him with their experimental cars.
  • "Crusty Classics Garage" - Mentioned as a "cool channel" by a host, whose owner helped Ralph with his 1973 Plymouth Barracuda.
  • Mr. Beast - Referenced as an example of a popular YouTube channel when Ralph encourages viewers to check out Formula Bean.

Other Media/Concepts:

  • "Dragon Ball Z" - Used as a reference point for the name of Ralph's special, "Planet Bosa".
  • Tik Tok and Instagram - Mentioned as platforms where Ralph's friend Louise's automotive content was already "doing pretty good" before they started Formula Bean.
  • "Limitless pills" - A casual reference to a fictional concept where one's IQ could double or triple, used humorously by Ralph to describe how he feels after drinking.

Zanies: This is a location where Ralph Barbosa might do pop-up shows.

  • Toiletries: Mentioned in the context of stealing shampoo from hotels.
  • George Foreman Grill: Listed as an item that might indicate someone is "garbage".
  • JNCO Jeans: Another item used to assess if someone is "garbage".
  • Budweiser (beer): Ralph consumed a "good old Budweiser" and later a "world's largest beer" (40 oz Budweiser). He also stated he'd had "two beers" that day.
  • Ginger Ale: Kids were mentioned as having a "couple shots of ginger ale".
  • Pills: A barber was described as being "on pills" and Ralph joked about wanting "Limitless pills" to increase his IQ.
  • Straight Razor: A barber used a straight razor for a haircut.
  • Blade: Specifically, the blade of a straight razor was discussed, with concerns about whether a new one was used.
  • Blue Gatorade thing: An old blade was rested on this item.
  • Clippers: Mentioned in the context of fixing a bad haircut.
  • Backpack: Ralph mentioned he should have brought his backpack for clippers.
  • Quad: Ralph's friend observes new quads at Ralph's house as a sign of his success.
  • Cars (various types and parts):
    • "New Car" / "Old Car": General mentions of acquiring new or old cars.
    • Razor (off-roading buggy): Ralph bought a "kids buggy" called a Razor that flipped over.
    • Truck: Used to transport the Razor.
    • Nissan 240 SX (1989): A car that Ralph and his friend put nitrous and turbo on to blow it up.
    • Engine/Motor: Discussed in the context of the Nissan 240 SX, taking it out, and the motor dying during a race.
    • Nitrous (NOS): A key element of "Formula Bean" content, used to blow up cars. Nitrous Express sponsored a bottle of NOS.
    • Turbo: Also added to cars to blow them up.
    • NOS Lines/Wires/Button/Trigger: Components for activating the nitrous.
    • Catalytic Converters: Mentioned in the context of knowing how to cut them out from under a car.
    • Honda Civic: Freddy LSX's car for racing.
    • Nissan Skyline (R32 and R35 GTR): Ralph mentions pulling a turbo from a Skyline he's rebuilding, and also owns a 1990 Nissan Skyline R32 with the steering wheel on the right side. He also has a 2024 Nissan GTR R35, which is his most expensive and reliable car.
    • Trailer: Used to transport the race car to Houston.
    • Coupler/Piping: Car parts that "blew up" connecting to the turbo.
    • Chevrolet SS (2017): Ralph owns a blue 2017 Chevy SS that "looks like a Malibu" but has the power of a Camaro and rumbles.
    • Plymouth Barracuda (1973): Ralph bought a 1973 Plymouth Barracuda that has a modern suspension and an LS engine.
    • Suspension (QA1): The Barracuda had its suspension changed to a stiffer, more modern type, possibly a QA1.
    • LS (Engine): An LS engine was put into the Plymouth Barracuda.
    • Speedometer/Temperature Gauge: Ralph's Barracuda has no speedometer, but the temperature gauge is working.
    • Bluetooth Speaker: Used in cars without a radio.
    • License Plate / Dealer Sticker: Ralph's new car still has the dealer's license plate/sticker because his official plate hasn't arrived.
  • Fireball: A small fireball appeared when Ralph tried to restart the car after the race due to unpurged NOS.
  • Meat: Enrique was cooking meat at Ralph's house, but Ralph didn't trust it.
  • Lentils: Ralph's stepmom made lentils.
  • Fireworks: Ralph had a lot of fireworks left over from Fourth of July.
  • Roman Candle: A specific type of firework mentioned.
  • Tour Bus: Ralph and his friends were on a tour bus when they tried to light off fireworks.
  • Shades/Hat: Ralph wears shades and a hat to the mall to avoid being recognized when with his son.
  • Black Shirt: A critic complained about Ralph's "faded" black shirt.
  • Cigar: Ralph likes to pose with cigars, especially in Vegas casinos where indoor smoking is allowed.
  • Rolex (watch): Ralph owns a real Rolex, given to him by his uncle, but doesn't often wear it to check the time. The conversation also touches on wearing fake Rolexes/jewelry.
  • Phone: Ralph typically pulls out his phone to check the time instead of his Rolex.
  • Hamilton (watch): One of the hosts owns a Hamilton watch, which is "kind of nice" but under $1,000.
  • Patek (Patek Philippe watch): One host suggests that a "Paddic" is what's needed for truly expensive jewelry.
  • Chain/Jewelry: Discussed in the context of wearing expensive or fake jewelry to clubs.
  • Coconut Shrimp: Mentioned humorously as something someone wouldn't wear a million-dollar chain to eat.
  • Coupon: Linked with the Chili's "two for 20 deal".
  • Mozzarella Sticks: One host jokes about being "full of mozzarella sticks".
  • Hair Gel: Ralph uses a "gallon of hair gel" to style his hair.
  • Gun: Joked about taking a gun to the ER in Philly to get quick service.
  • Splinter: Joked about a minor injury that wouldn't get attention at the Philly ER.

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