Introduction to Dusty Slay and his projects
- Dusty Slay has a new special out on Netflix called Wet Heat and his own podcast called We Are Having a Good Time
- He has purchased 10 acres of land in McMinnville, Tennessee, where he is trying to build an orchard and has a cabin
Childhood experiences and neighborhood dynamics
- Dusty Slay shares his experience growing up in a trailer park in Opaikica, Alabama, with a diverse group of people, including Asian kids, and how it felt exotic as he got older
Growing up in a trailer park
Various life experiences, jobs, and memories
- The topic shifts to past experiences, including selling pesticides to stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot, and living in Charleston, South Carolina, where comedy and waiting tables were part of the experience .
- Some people use substances like LSD to try to expand their minds and recall memories, but this can lead to unpredictable and potentially dangerous situations
- Working with a parent, in this case, helping with credit card signups at colleges, was a way to learn how to hustle and drive to different locations, including Southeastern Louisiana University
- Other jobs included working at a restaurant called Hyman’s in Charleston, a tourist spot with good food, where many employees were hired and it was common to run into former coworkers all over the country
- Worked as a pizza delivery guy for Papa John’s, which felt like a blue-collar job, and would often get high while delivering pizzas
- Recalls a story about someone defecating in the meat at a newly opened Taco Bell, which led to its shutdown
Career in comedy and related stories
- A Tim Hortons has opened in Hermitage, and the Canadian wife of someone mentioned this, also bringing a Tim Hortons mug as a gift
- There was a discussion about Texas Roadhouse and their birthday celebrations, where a gay employee named Benjamin was often asked to sing the birthday song, making him feel taken advantage of
Random events, news stories, and hypothetical purchases
- Memories of eating at McDonald’s as a child, including getting a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit, are shared
- The story of Jelly Roll, a rapper from Nashville, wrestling Logan Paul is discussed, with comments on Jelly Roll’s weight loss and energy
- Childhood memories of watching wrestling, including Hulk Hogan and other WWE and WCW wrestlers, are reminisced about, with a mention of a neighbor who dated a Hulk Hogan impersonator
- A recent incident in the WNBA involved spectators throwing sex toys onto the court, with some suggesting that the league could embrace this as a way to get more people interested in the games
- Comedian Matt Rife bought the former home of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the ghost hunters who inspired the Conjuring franchise, which includes the Occult Museum and features artifacts from their investigations
- A truckload of hot dogs spilled across a Pennsylvania interstate after a crash, and crews had to clean up the mess, with a frontend loader used to scoop up the hot dogs
- Dusty Slay’s comedy special “Wet Heat” is available on Netflix, and he has his own merchandise, including a limited edition hat with the phrase “All right”
People Mentioned in Episode 601
Hosts
Guest
- Dusty Slay – Comedian from Opaikica, Alabama; Netflix special Wet Heat and host of We Are Having a Good Time podcast.
Other Comedians & Celebrities
- Brian Pervvis – Likely an inside joke or mispronunciation.
- Lucas Cely – Comedian with a family egg roll truck in Montana.
- Justin Long, Drew Barrymore, Jeff Dunham, Ron Funches – Appeared with Theo on Hollywood Squares.
- Nate Berles – Host of Hollywood Squares.
- Jelly Roll – Nashville artist, mentioned with Logan Paul in a wrestling context.
- Shane Gillis – Mentioned as performing at the “SP.”
- Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Sting, Steiner Brothers, Bushwhackers, Jimmy Snuka – Pro wrestling figures mentioned.
- Matt Rife, Ed Warren, Lorraine Warren, Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Elton Caste – Linked to the Warren’s home and The Conjuring films.
- Carl Lentz, Justin Bieber – Mentioned in religious context.
- Dustin Poirier – UFC fighter.
- James J. Braddock – Boxer from Cinderella Man.
- John Schwarz – Announced McDonald’s boycott.
- Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark – WNBA players mentioned.
- Martin Short, Ms. Pat – Comedians in a festival lineup.
- Charlemagne the God – Mentioned as a career milestone.
Family Members & Childhood Friends
- Dusty’s dad, mom, sister, stepdad Sid; Theo’s dad, mom, sister, stepmom – Shared family anecdotes.
- Enoy, Chukiot, Hook, Sherry – Friends from Opaikica.
- Squirrel, Donnie, Jason, Bubby Jenkins, Eddie Joe, Larry Tisdale, William Teague, Alton – Theo’s and Dusty’s childhood friends.
Other Mentions
- Willie Robertson – CEO of Duck Commander.
- Miss Elizabeth – Pro wrestling manager.
- Claus Schwab – Author of The Great Reset.
- Daerman – Fire chief quoted about hot dog spill.
Places Mentioned in Episode 601
Countries
- Canada – Origin of Dusty Slay's wife and location of outdoor comedy festival.
- Laos – Referenced as origin of "Le Oceanian" people in Opaikica.
- South America – Mentioned in context of Jelly Roll's weight loss.
- United States – Implied setting for most locations mentioned.
States
- Alabama – Dusty's home state; includes Opaikica, Huntsville, and Gulf Shores.
- Connecticut – Home to Ed and Lorraine Warren paranormal museum in Monroe.
- Georgia – Columbus location for WCW.
- Louisiana – Theo’s home state; includes Slidell and Southeastern Louisiana University.
- Mississippi – Mentioned for Mississippi State games.
- Montana – Home of Lucas Cely; location of Montana Comedy Festival.
- Pennsylvania – Site of hot dog spill in Shrewsbury.
- South Carolina – Includes Charleston and Folly Beach.
- Tennessee – Includes McMinnville, Nashville, Hermitage, Gatlinburg.
Cities & Towns
Specific Locations & Venues
- Burns Alley – Where Dusty lived, off King Street.
- The Comedy Store – Upcoming performance venue for Dusty.
- Hyman's – Seafood restaurant in Charleston where Dusty worked.
- Kickin' Chicken – Charleston restaurant Dusty frequented.
- McDonald's – Mentioned for boycott and food items.
- Texas Roadhouse – Where Dusty’s sister worked.
- Tim Hortons – Opened in Hermitage, Tennessee.
- Zanies – Comedy club tied to Jelly Roll story.
Products, Brands & Sponsors Mentioned in Episode 601
Companies / Brands / Sponsors
- vonstore.com – Theo Von’s merchandise store featuring Bobby collab items and classic merch.
- Netflix – Streaming home of Dusty Slay’s specials Wet Heat and Working Man.
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- Rocket Money – Personal finance app for managing subscriptions and spending.
- BetterHelp – Online therapy platform; 10% off first month via URL.
- Lowe’s – Retail home improvement store where Dusty sold pesticides.
- Home Depot – Retail home improvement store where Dusty sold pesticides.
- Papa John’s – Pizza chain where Theo worked as a delivery driver.
- Taco Bell – Fast-food chain mentioned in a humorous story.
- Hardee’s – Breakfast favorite of Theo’s, also known as Carl’s Jr.
- McDonald’s – Fast-food chain; subject of boycott and various anecdotes.
- Starbucks – Coffee chain mentioned in a drive-thru story.
- UFC – Mentioned in relation to Dustin Poirier’s gloves.
- WWE/WWF/NWA – Professional wrestling organizations admired by Theo and friends.
- TikTok – Social media platform mentioned in multiple contexts.
- Microsoft – Mentioned regarding AI job impact studies.
- ESPN – Referenced for its “30 for 30” documentaries.
Consumer Items / Products
Products, Brands & Sponsors Mentioned in Episode 601
🎤 Entertainment & Podcasts
- Bobby collab merch
- Wet Heat – Dusty Slay’s Netflix comedy special
- We Are Having a Good Time – Dusty Slay’s podcast
- Working Man – Dusty Slay’s previous Netflix special
👓 Apparel & Accessories
🧼 Household & Groceries
⏰ Nostalgia & Collectibles
- Hulk Hogan alarm clock (search-based)
📚 Books
- The Great Reset – book by Klaus Schwab
☕ Kitchen & Dining
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