Distractible
The Distractible podcast with Mark Fischbach, Wade Barnes, and Bob Muyskens is a space to have thoughtful discussions about funny, out there, or otherwise interesting stories from everyday life. Also an opportunity for three friends to remind each other they are not as smart as they think.
269 episodes transcribedWe Die On Your Hills
Episode Date: April 11, 2022Inspired by the previous Distractible episode “Hill I Will Die On,” the guys scour the subreddit (r/distractible) and discuss listeners’ most upvoted...
Self Confidence
Episode Date: April 4, 2022Wade wonders where he and the guys got their confidence, while Mark and Bob share their tips and tricks for public speaking and dealing with self-doub...
Superstitions
Episode Date: March 28, 2022Bob hosts while Wade reveals his secrets for Cincinnati Bengals' success and Mark theorizes how compulsions might come from “the simulation.” Learn mo...
Disappointing Our Parents
Episode Date: March 21, 2022Quitting jobs, sneaking porn, having a run-in with the police, today the guys chat about times they upset their parents. Learn more about your ad choi...
Pet Stories
Episode Date: March 14, 2022The guys reminisce about hilarious, chaotic, and pet-related memories. Prepare for poop pick-up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
Hill I Will Die On
Episode Date: March 7, 2022Prepare for a lot of hot takes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Criminally Subliminal
Episode Date: February 28, 2022Love them or hate them, we live in a world of advertisements. Today the guys discuss nostalgic commercials, the psychology behind ads, and how they ap...
Worst Piece of Sh*t Episode Ever
Episode Date: February 21, 2022By the way, Wade’s dogs are doing fine. Thanks for asking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Distractible Threesome
Episode Date: February 14, 2022Happy Valentine’s Day! Today the guys show their devotion by answering The New York Times “36 Questions that Lead to Love.” Learn more about your ad c...
Waste of Money
Episode Date: February 7, 2022Today the guys trade stories about losing embarrassing amounts of cash from Craigslist scams, mobile games, yard sale finds, and more! Learn more abou...
Funniest Joke In The World
Episode Date: January 31, 2022A search for the funniest joke leads the guys down a path of sticking classic joke set-ups into AI word generators, with hysterical results! Learn mor...
Beware The Candy Uncle...
Episode Date: January 24, 2022Inspired by the Stanford marshmallow experiment, Mark challenges Bob and Wade to think up wild solutions for keeping kids from eating candy. Learn mor...
Bad Habits
Episode Date: January 17, 2022From nose picking to cigarette smoking, as 2022 begins the guys discuss their worst habits. This one’s a real nail-biter! Learn more about your ad cho...
Cryptids Are Scary
Episode Date: January 10, 2022Mark’s late-night descent into the “distressingmemes” subreddit spawns discussion of scary stories, including Bob and Wade’s favorite Cryptids. Learn...
The Perfect Meal
Episode Date: January 3, 2022The guys discuss their cooking mishaps and oddly satisfying food creations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Failed Resolutions
Episode Date: December 27, 2021Mark’s bizarre sleeping schedule, Bob drinking an entire handle of vodka, Wade… jogging? Today the guys discuss self-improvement and whether New Year’...
Christmas Gone Wrong
Episode Date: December 20, 2021The guys dive into how disturbing and strange some holiday traditions really are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Humanity Is Bad
Episode Date: December 13, 2021Bob challenges Mark and Wade to prove that humanity is ultimately good. It doesn’t go too well… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
Never Give Up
Episode Date: December 6, 2021Mark shares the story of a pilot who crashed his plane seven times, inspiring Bob and Wade to find similar tales of perseverance despite ridiculous fa...