Chris and Erik open the show talking about Erik's disastrous New Year's Eve show and airport bathroom disaster. Chris updates the guys on the problem with his new Garmin watch, and they talk about their kids making up their own rules, reverse burpees, and doing "old man tests" to make sure they are still in shape. Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast AG1 - Go to https://drinkag1.com/goldenhour to get their best offer.. For a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys talk Erik's wife's outfits, Brendan's neighborhood Christmas competition, the Somali daycare controversy, Brendan's daily routine and his son Boston's obsession with the Titanic, Erik and Chris' sons growing up and doing things "their way", Christmas gifts the guys got their families, the Jake Paul curse and much more. Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast Stash - Go to https://get.stash.com/golden to see how you can receive TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. That’s https://get.stash.com/golden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys celebrate Christmas and talk their kids playing Elf on a Shelf, the powerful influence of Big Garmin, stories of snitching at school, Brendan's secret reign as the Piss Bandit, trying to fix things without asking for people's help, debating TV sizes, dealing with hot babysitters and much more! Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code GOLDEN. New DraftKings customers can play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits with code GOLDEN. Ride the upside. In partnership with DraftKings Pick6. Hims - To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit http://hims.com/golden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erik receives a unique gift from a Golden Hour fan and brings it to the studio and the guys talk Brendan's Instagram skits with his wife, Ray J's confession about Diddy and his butt, how long it takes someone to fall in love and want to start a family, age gaps in relationships, what Chris would do if he started going bald and his battle with shingles, the new series Pluribus, Trump's comments on the Rob Reiner tragedy, Tomi Lahren's glow up, Jack Doherty's hateable face and much more! Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app TODAY! New customers, bet just $5, and if your bet wins, you’ll instantly get paid $200 in bonus bets with code GOLDEN Quince - Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to http://quince.com/golden for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Don’t let your money sit around—put it to work with Stash. Go to https://get.stash.com/golden to see how you can receive TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erik and Chris talk about spicy fantasy novels, the McDonald's AI-generated ad, and Erik upgrading to an Alaskan King Bed and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The boys talk Chris annoyingly waking up Erik's kid, Brendan attending Tucker Carlson's Christmas party and being the first heavyweight in UFC history to land a D'Arce Choke, Paramount and Netflix's bidding war to buy Warner Bros Discovery, the new Pluribus and Stranger Things episodes, the Golden Globes holding their first ever Podcast Awards nominations and much more! Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast Quince - Give and get timeless holiday staples that last this season with Quince. Go to http://quince.com/golden for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code GOLDEN. That’s code GOLDEN — play just $5, and get $50 in Pick6 credits. Hims - To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/golden Tempo - For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to http://tempomeals.com/golden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys talk Akaash Singh's wifey drama, Chris and Erik's memory of Akaash previously talking smack about Chris and despite that, Chris has zero desire to knock him while he's down, Andrew Schulz's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast addressing Marc Maron on the Bad Friends podcast talking smack on Joe Rogan while Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino refrain from defending Rogan, the cons of performing at New Year's shows, Chris' continued excitement for his CoreViva body scan, Chris and Brendan on meeting haters in real life and much more. Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast AG1 - Head to http://drinkag1.com/goldenhour you’ll get the welcome kit, a Morning Person hat, a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2, a AG1 Flavor Sampler and you’ll get to try their new sleep supplement AGZ for free. DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code GOLDEN. That’s code GOLDEN to turn five bucks into two hundred in bonus bets if your bet wins. Stash - Go to https://get.stash.com/golden to see how you can receive TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. That’s https://get.stash.com/golden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erik and Chris are back to talk road stories, parasocial fame, and why so much pop culture feels different when you revisit it years later. They also attempt the Whitney Houston Challenge, discover Nick is actually a middle‑aged aunt, and check out one of Robert Irwin’s standout performances on Dancing With the Stars. Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys talk about growing up on shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, what those kinds of sitcoms meant to different audiences, and how that ties into their friendship and the tone of the podcast. They also get into the whole heat-versus-cold debate, comparing Texas summers to frigid winters and admitting they are basically “inside people” who care more about a cozy house than a big yard. They also discuss Austin versus Los Angeles as comedy cities, breaking down why LA can be brutal for new comics, what the Austin scene looks like now with spots like the Mothership, Creek and the Cave, and Helium, and how hard it can be to break into those rooms. On top of that, they talk about what it would really mean to move their families, where they could realistically see themselves living, and how different that choice feels once you are already established in comedy. Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast Quince - Give and get timeless holiday staples that last this season with Quince. Go to http://quince.com/golden for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code GOLDEN. That’s code GOLDEN, bet five bucks and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The boys discuss their underwear, review the new Frankenstein movie, preview the new season of Stranger Things and talk Erik's crazy traveling week, Brendan's Texas Gala experience, Chris' enthusiasm for his upcoming body scan and "roasting" his kid, Brendan accidentally calling his girl the B word, farting stories and much more! Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast Tempo - For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to http://tempomeals.com/golden Quince - Go to https://quince.com/golden for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns DraftKings - Don’t just watch basketball – Pick. Play. Cash in! Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code GOLDEN. That’s code GOLDEN — play just $5, and get $50 in Pick6 credits. Hims - To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/golden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys discuss Nordstrom Rack, double-paying for subscriptions, the Frankenstein movie, and Danny Go having bangers. Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys talk Erik meeting Sydney Sweeney and performing his comedy (about her) in front of her, they also discuss what it would be like to be a billionaires, the government shutdown, bodied up news weather reporters, the controversy of cloning, penis exercises, NBA, MLB and UFC betting scandals, the odd couple that took Delonte West into their home and much more! Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast Quince - Go to https://quince.com/golden for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code GOLDEN. That’s code GOLDEN to turn five bucks into 300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys talk about how much they miss their experiences at Erewhon together and how Chris won't be as tight with the guys as soon as Erewhon opens up by his pad. Also, they discuss how delicious Huaco Eatery is, which memorabilia items the guys would actually buy, the scariest thing Brendan witnessed in New Orleans, their favorite and least favorite hot sauces, Nick's multi year long chronicling of his Eggs Benedict adventures through pictures, an update of Chris' macros, Erik's protein pancakes and love of shiny booty's and much more! Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast Quince - Go to https://quince.com/golden for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sports book app and use code GOLDEN. That’s code GOLDEN, bet five bucks and get 3 months of League Pass plus get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. Stash - Go to https://get.stash.com/golden to see how you can receive TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The boys celebrate Halloween by dressing up and rating their costumes. Also, they discuss their wives making them wear specific costumes despite their opposition, Bryan getting scammed by "Amy Poehler", the new Queen Latifa Equalizer series, Bradley Cooper's odd facelift look, vehicles the guys want to get next and much more! Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast Hims - To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/golden Huel - Try both products today with FIFTEEN PERCENT off your purchase for New Customers with my exclusive code GOLDEN https://www.huel.com/GOLDEN DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code GOLDEN. That’s code GOLDEN — play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks Tempo - For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to http://tempomeals.com/golden See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erik and Chris talk about their kids mimicking them, the evolution of Queen Latifa, and Chuck Norris’s total gym. Also Chris’s macros are still on point. Get the full episode plus two extra episodes every month at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris recaps his trip to europe, the guys debate their BMI's and talk Brendan only sucking on candies because of his teeth pain, the Ed Gein series, which Ryan Murphy films they like the most, an update of Chris' macros and workout routine, Brendan's fascination with military movies and shows, the new panty bush trend, their favorite Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies, favorite horror movies and much more! Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast Quince - Go to https://quince.com/golden for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code GOLDEN. That’s code GOLDEN — play just $5, get $50 in Pick6 bonus picks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys discuss their favorite sandwiches, Erik and Brendan's Arby's' experiences and Chris never trying it, favorite breakfast meals, IHOP's infamous signature "Rooty Tooty Fresh N' Fruity" dish, favorite fatty orders, Chris' review of Netflix's Black Rabbit show, Erik's review of Karate Kid Legends, actors that turned down huge movies, Shaq's nonstop career moves, farting on stage, finding happiness, an Arby's taste test and much more! Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 The guys talk Erik's frustration with over the top friendly service workers, Chris shares his disgust for vape shops whilst getting a real time fraud alert from his credit card company, Brendan's disdain for the movie, Minority Report, AI chat bots, Chris' infatuation with his macros, comedians going to Saudi Arabia for money, good people vs bad people and much more! Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast Hims - To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit http://hims.com/golden . That’s Hims dot com slash GOLDEN for your free online visit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris and Erik discuss the physical transformation some actors make, their childhood crushes, the Riyadh Comedy Festival and zoom in a fan who recently went hunting. Get the full episode plus two extra episodes every month at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys talk Brendan's female doppelgänger, their weight training and diet regiments, things that make them fart, the new AI "Friend" necklace, Chris' story about losing his wallet, car maintenance problems, Erik's Austin trip, Casey's hilarious John Gruden impression and much more! Get this episode AD FREE + 2 PATREON ONLY episodes/month only at https://patreon.com/thegoldenhourpodcast Quince - Go to https://quince.com/golden for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code GOLDEN. That’s code GOLDEN to turn five bucks into $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.