Best Zak Rector Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 64: Christmas Eve 1:17:13

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It’s Christmas Eve and we’re faking the holiday spirit just enough to get through the night. We debate Santa running late, Mrs. Claus’ first name, naughty vs. nice lists, flight logs, Real ID paranoia, and whether anyone should ever be on any list. We do a full in-studio gift exchange, accidentally nail the perfect presents, and unpack why Christma…

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Episode 63: Hangovers w/ Isaac Ignacio Bennett 1:32:35

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This week we’re joined once again by Isaac as we spiral through hangover cures, friendship betrayals, and why dancing in the kitchen at 4 a.m. might actually be a spiritual experience. We try Japan’s minus-1.96 seltzers, roast bad bar chains, debate mashed versus baked potatoes, and argue about what truly defines a dive bar. Isaac walks us through …

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Episode 62: Sandwiches 1:02:59

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This week we go deep on leftover Thanksgiving sandwiches—what belongs, what ruins everything, and why cranberry sauce continues to divide the nation. From deviled-egg engineering to brioche-bun diplomacy, we take holiday food way too seriously before spiraling into New York trip stories, comedy cellar anxiety, Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, and the …

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Episode 61: Mayhem 1:07:36

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This week we break down Black Friday madness, zero-turn mower panic, and why Thanksgiving is really just an excuse to escape your family. We swap NYC parade horror stories, introduce Sticky Ricky the possibly-cursed studio doll, check in with Tampa Keith, roast bad football, argue about sparkling water, debate fake Tourette’s, and judge terrible pa…

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Episode 60: Thanksgiving Eve! 1:06:11

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This week’s episode is a full sampler platter of unhinged opinions and oddly specific life lessons as we kick things off by defending the honor of light beer because sometimes you just want something cold without getting lectured by a guy in a flannel who homebrews in his garage. From there, we reveal a groundbreaking conflict resolution technique:…

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Episode 59: Nerd Alert w/ John Rademacher 1:33:06

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This week we’re joined by John Rademacher as we wander through the dorkiest corners of the universe. We also break down the science of Canadians, rewrite a few chapters of history, debate dogs vs. cats like it’s a presidential election, and try to figure out what exactly Washington, DC is besides traffic and monuments. Unhinged opinions, unnecessar…

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Episode 58: Choices 1:00:41

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This week we spiral through passive-aggressive emails, why an AI wife would still be disappointed in us, Denver’s alien-guarded food court, the universal hatred of catheters, realizing Golden Grahams taste like… graham crackers (duh), and a very illegal idea for finding the “perfect baby.” Dumb ideas, real laughs, zero qualifications. Classic Bucke…

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Episode 57: We Need AI 1:06:24

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This week we hit everything from the original football teams to modern rivalries, the weird process of voting, and whether AI is here to help us… or bench us. History lessons, civic confusion, and robot intelligence, all delivered by two dudes with microphones and zero qualifications. Listen everywhere: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon M…

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Episode 56: Spooky Hangover 1:09:15

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Halloween might be over, but the chaos isn’t. From people who celebrate spooky season year-round to Gunnar’s mountain-carved pumpkins and the rise of giant skeleton fatigue, this episode digs into the weirdest parts of the holiday we can’t escape. We also tackle genie loopholes, candy rituals, and the deep philosophy of shaking a box of Nerds befor…

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Episode 55: Momentum 1:10:09

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We’re rolling full speed into the chaos. From new skateboards and slow-motion falls to online trolls and golf meltdowns. Gunnar shows off his creative side, Zak refuses to answer the hotline, and somehow it all spirals into debates about pride, pain, and pure stupidity. It’s another beautifully unfiltered episode of The Bucket Boys Podcast, packed …

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Episode 54: Hotline Bling! 1:14:58

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Our voicemail line is officially open — and things get unhinged fast. Listeners called in, roasted us, offered feedback, and left pure chaos. We played your messages, laughed at your complaints, and somehow made it worse. Expect rambling honesty, questionable promises (“we’ll call you back”… no, we won’t), and the kind of dumb brilliance that keeps…

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Episode 53: New Look, Who Dis? 1:06:35

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The Bucket Boys are back! Fresh look, same beautiful chaos. It’s a new era, same unfiltered energy. Packed with laughs, chaos, and quotable moments you’ll be repeating all week. Listen everywhere: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Music | iHeart Radio Follow us: YouTube & Instagram: @TheBucketBoysPodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain…

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Episode 52: A Whole Year! 1:12:34

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A stand-up show where an audience hero stole the spotlight, a hilarious debate over the true draw of ASMR, and what it’s like to get overwhelmed by every single conversation in a crowded room. We talk about why jumping straight into politics gives us the ultimate ick, share an unbelievable Jeep parking fail caught on dashcam, and celebrate hitting …

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Episode 51: Go Sports Teams! 1:06:44

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Penguins fans flooding Caps country and stirring up hockey rivalries, the hilarious hip action of competitive speed walking, and the guts it takes to wear the wrong colors in Philadelphia on NFL opening day. We dig into the greatest sports movies ever made and debate some of the hottest name-change controversies, from the Washington Commanders to t…

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Episode 50: Street Smarts 1:07:05

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Flat tire scams that turn kindness into chaos, late-night paranoia when someone won’t stop following you home, and the harsh truth that your entire neighborhood probably hates your loud car. From sketchy encounters to everyday fails, this one’s packed with stories that are equal parts hilarious and unsettling. It’s another beautifully chaotic episo…

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Episode 49: Pumpkin Spice Season 50:52

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Throwback snacks that never stood a chance (RIP Guacamole Doritos), pumpkin spice season obsessives catching heat, and the surprising tartness of a drink that wasn’t what it seemed. Add in dryer drama at home, fighting games that went way too far, and the accidental discovery of the perfect bar name: The Big Dipper. It’s another beautifully chaotic…

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Episode 48: Concerts 1:16:02

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Birthday shoutouts, first concerts that made us feel way cooler than we were, festival chaos with mud, sunburns, and mystery tacos, the best (and worst) shows we’ve ever been to, and why live music somehow makes strangers sing like family. Oh, and it’s Gunnar’s birthday, so the party vibes are turned all the way up. It’s another beautifully chaotic…

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Episode 47: Changing Lives w/ Isaac Ignacio Bennett 1:09:07

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Cans taste better than bottles, cocktails that literally change lives, and the wildest crowd-fueled comedy game you’ll ever see. Add in a brutally honest take on Filipino college options, a karaoke bar immortalized in a hit song, and a story that just might be the “whitest move ever.” This week we’re joined by special guest Isaac Ignacio Bennett fr…

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Episode 46: Getting Older 59:28

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Cargo shorts and ankle socks getting roasted, sneakers downgraded to “old fat dad shoes,” and the harsh reality of no longer being a plain white tee guy. Add in band tee fake fans, sweet but brutal coworker honesty, and a 90-year-old losing it over an ID check. This one’s a mix of fashion flops, aging pains, and comedy gold. It’s another beautifull…

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Episode 45: Conspiracy Theories 1:10:07

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The temperature of the sun, aliens lurking in plain sight, Bigfoot’s weekend plans, man-made weather and chemtrails, celebrities going off the rails (Britney, Kanye, Wendy—yes, we’re talking about you), and whether the earth is actually flat or just really good at hiding it. It’s another beautifully chaotic episode of The Bucket Boys Podcast, fille…

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Episode 44: Fat Confidence 1:05:24

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Beach body insecurities, everyday hero dump truck drivers, left lane road rage, public restroom paper disasters, why baseball might be the hardest sport in the world, and how a “cheap” movie night turns into a scary receipt — it’s another beautifully chaotic episode of The Bucket Boys Podcast. Tap in for laughs, oversharing, and oddly passionate op…

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Episode 43: Trust Issues 1:06:59

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An accidental fart gone wrong, aggressive geese diplomacy, paranoid car tech, voicemail avoidance strategies, and some very controversial movie rankings — it’s another beautifully chaotic episode of The Bucket Boys Podcast. Tap in for laughs, oversharing, and oddly passionate opinions. — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Mus…

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Episode 42: Digestive Issues & Emotional Damage! 1:11:46

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A fan encounter, daily call drama, roadside bladder chaos, wine snob nonsense, and a Taco Bell-induced existential crisis collide in this gloriously unfiltered episode! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: …

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Episode 41: Sign Me Up for Regret w/ Amanda Fitz! 1:12:04

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Amanda Fitz loves being extreme… and other stuff! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Amanda Fitz Instagram: @misfitz4 Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikTok: @gunnarcaincomedy Yout…

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Episode 40: Sheetz was Closed! 59:04

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Zak told Gunnar that the construction at Sheetz was finished… but it wasn’t! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikTok: @gunnarcaincomedy Youtube: @…

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Episode 39: Amanda Fitz! 1:05:43

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Amanda Fitz joins the show! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Amanda Fitz Instagram: @misfitz4 Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikTok: @gunnarcaincomedy Youtube: @gunnarcaincomedy…

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Episode 38: It’s Hot in Here! 1:08:38

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Zak and Gunnar fix the A/C in the studio and talk about much more! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikTok: @gunnarcaincomedy Youtube: @gunnarcain…

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Episode 37: Mistakes Were Made! 1:04:46

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Zak and Gunnar talk about a Don’t Tell Comedy show that was anything but perfect! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikTok: @gunnarcaincomedy Youtu…

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Episode 36: Bachelor Party! 1:01:04

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Zak and Gunnar talk about Gunnar’s recent bachelor party experience and their recent trip to a LIV Golf tournament! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincome…

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Episode 35: Service Work! 1:05:46

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Zak and Gunnar talk about working in the service industry and much more! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikTok: @gunnarcaincomedy Youtube: @gunn…

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Episode 34: Therapy! 1:08:26

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Zak and Gunnar talk about the benefits of therapy and much more! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikTok: @gunnarcaincomedy Youtube: @gunnarcainco…

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Episode 33: The Midnight Plowboys! 1:02:18

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Zak and Gunnar talk about Zak’s recent trip to a record store and much more! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikTok: @gunnarcaincomedy Youtube: @…

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Episode 32: Whites in the NBA! 1:07:17

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Zak and Gunnar talk about white NBA players and much more! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikTok: @gunnarcaincomedy Youtube: @gunnarcaincomedy Z…

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Episode 31: NBA Squid Game #2 48:40

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THE SECOND INSTALLMENT! Zak needs an NBA team to root for, and Gunnar’s been obsessed with Squid Game, so they decided to work together! They play ring toss, stump, Bop It, HORSE, and battle it out in cornhole to narrow down the selection. Which teams will be left standing, and which teams will Zak root against forever? — Subscribe now on Spotify, …

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Episode 30: Sneaky Mojitos! 1:00:21

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Zak and Gunnar talk about Gunnar’s newest summer drink, mojitos! And much more! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikTok: @gunnarcaincomedy Youtube…

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Episode 29: Casa Bonita! 1:03:19

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Zak and Gunnar talk about Gunnar’s recent trip to Denver, CO, his wild time at the infamous Casa Bonita, and much more! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcain…

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Episode 28: Stephen Stark Returns! 1:05:30

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Zak and Gunnar welcome back Stephen Stark! Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikTok: @gunnarcaincomedy Youtube: @gunnarcaincomedy Zak Rector Instagra…

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Episode 27: Paralympics, Guns, and Eggs 1:05:18

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Zak and Gunnar talk about the paralympic games, munitions, the price of groceries, and much more! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikTok: @gunnar…

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Episode 26: Stephen Stark is Garbage 1:04:40

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Zak and Gunnar play Are You Garbage with special guest Stephen Stark. Who’s the trashiest one of the group? Tune in and Find out! — Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @…

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Episode 25: NBA Squid Game #1 49:45

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Zak needs an NBA team to root for, and Gunnar’s been obsessed with Squid Game, so they decided to work together! They play roulette, rock-paper-scissors, roll dice, shoot beer-can 3-pointers, and battle it out in trivia to narrow down the selection. Which teams will be left standing, and which teams will Zak root against forever? — Subscribe now on…

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Episode 24: Faking Nice, Diners, and Youth Sports 1:04:42

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Gunnar and Zak explore the art of fake niceties, their favorite diner experiences, the chaos of youth sports, and much more! Don’t miss the laughs and banter—subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gu…

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Episode 23: Parking, Weird Laughs, and Road Rage 1:07:43

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Gunnar and Zak talk about parking issues, people with weird laughs, road rage, and much more! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikTok: @gunnarcaincomedy…

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Episode 22: Favorite Bands, Shark Week, and Old Cartoons 1:01:51

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Gunnar and Zak list their favorite bands, discuss Shark Week, reminisce about their favorite old cartoons, and much more! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincome…

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Episode 21: Road Trip! 1:00:06

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On their way to a show, Gunnar and Zak swing by Sheetz for essential snack supplies. Amid their lively journey, they dive into a heated trivia game and have a close call on the road. For more laughs and entertainment, subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcas…

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Episode 20: Escape Rooms, Cartoons, and Dad Jokes 1:05:06

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Gunnar and Zak beta test an escape room, play FMK with their favorite cartoons, crack up with the best dad jokes, and much more! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarc…

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Episode 19: Sandwiches, Stanley Cups, and Wiping Butts 1:07:06

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Gunnar and Zak dive into what should be considered a sandwich, share their thoughts on the women behind Stanley Cups, discuss the best way to wipe your butt (really!), and much more! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast …

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Episode 18: Picking Up Chicks, Music Taste, and Bodily Functions 57:34

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Gunnar and Zak talk about how to get girls, what music goes through their head when they get bored, experience a litany of bodily functions, and much more! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunn…

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Episode 17: Getting Dressed, Whiny Kids, and Tipping 1:11:32

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Gunnar and Zak talk about the right order of getting dressed, whiny kids, when the right time to tip is, and much more! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy…

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Episode 16: The Boys Play Pool! 1:05:31

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Gunnar and Zak play billiards, as the cool guys call it, pull topics from the pockets, and much more! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikTok: @gunnarca…

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Episode 15: Broadway, Toilet Paper Alternatives, and FMK 1:04:09

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Gunnar and Zak talk about Broadway, the best alternatives to toilet paper, they play a game of FMK, and much more! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Check us out on social! Youtube: @TheBucketBoysPodcast Instagram: @thebucketboyspodcast TikTok: @bucketboyspod Gunnar Cain Instagram: @gunnarcaincomedy TikT…