Dax Flame on TYSO Podcast with Rick Glassman: Loneliness, Smoothies – Ep 317

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    Dax Flame on TYSO Podcast with Rick Glassman: Loneliness, Smoothies – Ep 317

    Dax Flame on TYSO Podcast with Rick Glassman: Loneliness, Smoothies – Ep 317

    GUEST: Dax Flame

    Dax Flame (born Theodore Madison Patrello on November 5, 1991) is an American actor, writer, and YouTube personality known for his enigmatic and unconventional online presence. He first rose to fame in 2007, creating one of YouTube’s earliest and most popular vlog channels, becoming “YouTube royalty” and amassing hundreds of thousands of subscribers during its peak. His character—awkward, unpredictable, and vulnerable—blurred the line between performance and reality, sparking debates about authenticity and leading many to compare him to Andy Kaufman for his “is it real or acting?” mystique.

    Leveraging his online success, Flame transitioned to film with prominent roles in Project X (2012), 21 Jump Street (2012), 22 Jump Street (2014), and Another Evil (2016), as well as a string of indie projects including Drowning in Potential and Making YouTube, both of which he wrote and directed. He also authored books and continued experimenting with comedy, hosting offbeat web shows like The Hot Seat in collaboration with other internet personalities.

    Known for his creative risk-taking and genuine vulnerability, Flame’s career has alternated between viral popularity, Hollywood projects, and ordinary jobs, always maintaining an eccentric, evolving presence in digital entertainment.

    • Title: Dax Flame 2.0 on TYSO - 317

    • Host: Rick Glassman

    • Guest(s): Dax Flame

    • Episode Number: 317

    • Air Date: August 19, 2025

    • Overarching Themes: The importance of community, personal growth, social anxiety, and navigating a changing life stage as a comedian. The conversation is punctuated by improvisational humor and recurring gags.

    • Episode Segments:

      • 0-54 seconds - Intro and Cold Open: The host introduces the guest, Dax Flame, and teases a reveal about why his fingers are dirty. He also plugs his tour and website.

      • 55-300 seconds - Host's Monologue on Loneliness and Friendship: The host discusses his feelings of sadness and loneliness and how his podcast helps him feel connected. He recounts a dinner with his friends, John and Bill, at the Smokehouse, referencing The Larry Sanders Show.

      • 301-490 seconds - Ads and Tour Dates: The host promotes his sponsors, Magic Mind and Dupe, with specific discount codes and URLs. He then plugs his stand-up comedy tour, "Ricky's on the Loose," listing several cities and venues.

      • 491-782 seconds - Dax Flame Joins the Podcast: Dax is welcomed as a returning guest and presented with a gift. The conversation shifts to his morning routine and a surprisingly detailed discussion about his smoothie ingredients and preparation.

      • 783-1180 seconds - Hypothetical Bathroom Scenario: The host and Dax engage in a lengthy, detailed, and humorous hypothetical scenario about an awkward sexual encounter in a public bathroom. This segment includes a discussion of consent and social cues.

      • 1181-1678 seconds - The "Come Inside" Joke and Collectibles: The conversation branches into a joke about the phrase "come inside" and vampire lore. The host then shows Dax a valuable Magic the Gathering card and a fictional character trading card from his previous podcast.

      • 1679-2510 seconds - Listener Submission on Taylor Ham: The host plays a video submission from a listener who asks a question about Taylor ham, leading to a discussion about regional food.

      • 2511-2850 seconds - Social Media and Viral Clips: The host discusses the idea of making a podcast clip go viral to get his ex-girlfriend back.

      • 2851-2940 seconds - The Dirty Finger Reveal and Outro: The host finally reveals the reason for Dax's dirty fingers, bringing the episode full circle. The episode concludes with a humorous flight attendant impersonation.

      • "Ricky's on the Loose" Tour: The host's stand-up comedy tour is a major talking point.

      • Dinner with Friends: The host recounts a personal story about a recent dinner with his friends John and Bill Lawrence at the Smokehouse restaurant.

      • Dax's Dirty Fingernails: A running gag throughout the episode revolves around Dax's dirty fingernails, which are later revealed to be from fixing a printer.

      • Viral Clip Idea: The host shares an anecdote about wanting to create a viral clip to get his ex-girlfriend's attention.

      • Running Gag: The episode frequently returns to a ridiculous hypothetical scenario in an Applebee's or Chili's bathroom.

      • Punchline: "What kind of... snack?" The host attempts to get a sexual response from Dax by using a suggestive play-on-words with the word "snack."

      • Quote: "It's interesting that sometimes we don't do what we want to do out of fear that what the other person doesn't want it or that we're not going to do it well." - Host (14:19)

      • Jokes: The host makes a joke about the phrase "come inside" being a double entendre for ejaculation or inviting a vampire into one's home. He also makes a humorous remark about how he talks "crap" about his former sponsor, Manscaped, because they no longer sponsor him.

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