0108. Shane Torres and Josie Marcellino

Real Ass Podcast1h 9mApril 26, 2026

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The Real Ass Podcast episode 0108 features hosts Zach Amico and Shane Torres joined by guest Josie Marcelino in a chaotic, candid conversation spanning family stories, personal anecdotes, and pop culture commentary. The episode opens with a darkly humorous tale about a funeral speech gone wrong, followed by a discussion on the emotional toll of vague death disclosures and family storytelling failures. Zach shares a prank call to his grandmother involving fake doctor voices, which spirals into a hilarious cycle of her calling him out for 'embellishing for comedic effect.' The hosts then pivot to a live sponsor segment for Body Brain Coffee, promoting its testosterone-boosting formula. Later, they react to a viral video of a tiger escaping a circus ring, debating crowd behavior and the ethics of animal entertainment. The conversation dives into wrestling culture, with reflections on Brock Lesnar's retirement and the generational impact of athletic legacies, including the tragic incident involving Rampage Jackson's son. The episode closes with a serious discussion on the dangers of energy drinks, referencing a 17-year-old's death linked to Alani New, sparking debate on labeling, age restrictions, and corporate responsibility. Throughout, the hosts explore quirks in personal habits—from ice obsession to McNugget preferences—culminating in a lighthearted yet revealing debate on toilet hygiene and baby wipe usage.

Key Takeaways
1

Vague death disclosures can leave families emotionally unprepared and create lasting confusion.

2

Prank calls to elderly family members can backfire, turning into recurring family jokes.

3

Animal entertainment venues carry inherent risks, and crowd behavior during emergencies often reflects poor preparedness.

4

Wrestling legacies can be both a blessing and a burden, with many athletes discouraging their children from entering the sport.

5

Energy drinks with high caffeine levels pose serious health risks, especially for teens, and labeling should be more transparent.

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Chapters
0:00
4 min

The Funeral Speech That Broke the Internet

What the fuck do people think? These people think this is what killed their friend, you know, this person. It's never good when the family decides to keep the autopsy results private.

Highlight
4:00
6 min

Zach's Grandma Prank Call Saga

He's embellishing for comedic effect. So now every single time when I tell a story, my grandma will just yell, he's embellishing for comedic effect.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

The Tiger Escape Circus Panic

Fuck that! I don't want to be the thing that distracts it. Yeah, like, it's going to move towards what looks... I'm saying the second that I saw that cage drop, I'd be in the parking lot.

Highlight
20:00
15 min

Wrestling Legacies and Family Trauma

A deep dive into the generational impact of wrestling fame, focusing on Brock Lesnar’s retirement, the tragic incident involving Rampage Jackson’s son, and the emotional toll of being a child of a legendary athlete.

35:00
10 min

The Alani New Tragedy and Energy Drink Crisis

200 is a lot. How much is in a cup of coffee? I don't think it's actually that much. I think it's either 70 or 140 milligrams in a standard cup of coffee.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
What the fuck do people think? These people think this is what killed their friend, you know, this person. It's never good when the family decides to keep the autopsy results private.
Zach Amico20:30
Viral: 85.0
One baby wipe. No way. Yeah. Oh, no way. How many are you going through? Well, it depends. So depending on the kind of shit.
Zach Amico66:47
Viral: 80.0
Fuck that! I don't want to be the thing that distracts it. Yeah, like, it's going to move towards what looks... I'm saying the second that I saw that cage drop, I'd be in the parking lot.
Shane Torres30:32
Viral: 78.0
Speakers

Hosts

Zach AmicoShane Torres

Guest

Josie Marcelino
Topics Discussed
Energy Drink Safety and Corporate Responsibility92%Family Storytelling and Emotional Disclosure90%Wrestling Legacy and Athlete Family Dynamics88%Prank Culture and Generational Humor85%Toilet Hygiene and Bathroom Culture82%Animal Entertainment and Safety80%Food Culture and Misunderstandings78%Personal Habits and Quirks75%
People & Brands

Zach Amico

person

120xNeutral

Shane Torres

person

95xPositive

Josie Marcelino

person

45xPositive

Brock Lesnar

person

25xMixed

Alani New

product

15xNegative

Rampage Jackson

person

12xNegative

NASCAR

other

8xNeutral

Body Brain Coffee

product

8xPositive

Glazer's Beer and Beverage

organization

6xNegative

RVD

person

5xPositive

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