TUES FULL SHOW: The police had a talk with Tomas, the dildo culprit has been identified, and how the Richard Gere gerbil up the butt rumor began
The Richard Gere gerbil-up-the-butt rumor, one of the internet’s most enduring absurd myths, didn’t start with a gerbil—it began with a greasy chicken sandwich, a ruined car seat, and a physical fight between Gere and Sylvester Stallone on a film set in 2006. According to the podcast’s deadpan retelling, Gere allegedly destroyed a pristine car seat with mustard-dripping chicken, sparking a confrontation that led to his firing from a project and the birth of a decades-long urban legend. This bizarre origin story underscores the show’s central thesis: in the digital age, context evaporates, and the most ridiculous tales outlive truth. The episode weaves this surreal narrative through a chaotic tapestry of real-world drama—Tomas LaRock, the 23-year-old who crashed his father’s car in a midnight demolition derby, now formally warned by police about felony charges; a YouTuber’s controversial decision to terminate a pregnancy after a Down syndrome diagnosis, igniting a national debate on reproductive rights and parental burden; and a Texas teen’s fatal stabbing during a tent dispute, raising urgent questions about self-defense thresholds and racial bias in justice.
The Richard Gere gerbil-up-the-butt rumor originated from a 2006 incident involving a mustard-dripping chicken sandwich and a ruined car seat, not a literal gerbil.
Richard Gere was reportedly fired from a film project after a physical altercation with Sylvester Stallone over a greasy sandwich and damaged car seat.
Sylvester Stallone denies starting the gerbil rumor, but the mustard incident is presented as the real catalyst for the myth’s spread.
Internet rumors can persist for decades, outliving their original context and becoming embedded in cultural memory despite being factually absurd.
The podcast uses absurdity to critique how digital culture amplifies and distorts truth, turning vague anecdotes into viral legends.
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Podcast Promos and Pride Month Launch
The episode opens with a series of promotional segments for various podcasts from the Outspoken Podcast Network, including 'Hey Jonas,' 'Tell Me Something Messy,' 'Hi-Key,' 'No Girls on the Internet,' 'Outlaws with T.S. Madison,' 'BFF, Black Fat Femme,' and 'Waking Up With Ryan.' These are followed by promos for 'The Happiness Lab' and 'Do You Need a Ride,' setting the tone for a mix of entertainment and social commentary.
Rover's Morning Glory Launch and Tailgating Weekend
Rover introduces the show, welcomes the crew, and discusses the King's Royal Race Weekend at Eldora Speedway, a sprint car racing event with unique tailgating culture. The hosts describe the camping setup, rooftop viewing, and the shirtless, tattooed crowd, drawing parallels to their own annual island trips.
Email Chaos and the Onesies Fiasco
Rover addresses a flood of emails about a typo in his book—'seed in radio' instead of 'succeed in radio'—and the confusion over the 'onesies' production. Doogee is blamed for the oversight, and the hosts joke about the absurdity of the situation, with Rover threatening to email his wife to fix it.
Crystal's Relationship Dilemma
Crystal’s inability to be alone is criticized, with the hosts mocking her willingness to stay with anyone halfway decent-looking. Doogee is ridiculed for enabling her behavior, and the conversation turns to her boyfriend’s refusal to move in despite long-term commitment.
Tomas’s Midnight Car Crash and Police Intervention
“They scared him straight. They made him aware because let's say... He also told the police that neither car was damaged, even though the video shows that he bumped him.”
“They pushed this guy down into the river. They then punched him in the face. They're surrounding him, pushed him down, punched him in the face. He pulled out a knife, stabbed him real quick.”
“20 gallons or something. Semen. Oh, he's a gallon of semen. He's swallowing so much semen.”
“If he was only pushed, then I would also say like. it's pretty to pull out the knife and stab him right in the chest.”
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Rover
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Doogee
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Charlie
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Richard Gere
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Tomas LaRock
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Carmelo Anthony
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Austin Metcalf
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Jeffrey Allen LaRock
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Sylvester Stallone
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Union Pacific Big Boy
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TUES PT 3: Rover saw something strange in his office
42m • 6/2/2026
TUES FULL SHOW: Did JLR talk to his landlord, Rover saw something strange in his office, and will Rover give JLR his BMW?
2h 58m • 6/2/2026
WED PT 4: Should Rover buy JLR an ambulance?
43m • 6/3/2026
FRI FULL SHOW: Does Krystle still have a nail in her tire, Duji shows her butt crack, and Rover was sent a strange video
3h 0m • 6/5/2026
MON PT 2: Tomas calls into the show to defend himself
1h 3m • 6/8/2026
Jeffrey is getting a new car! Rover tries to weasel out of walking a marathon, & more
2h 55m • 6/1/2026
TUES PT 4: Rover thinks about giving his BMW to JLR
43m • 6/2/2026
TUES PT 2: Duji's excuses on why she couldn't drop JLR off
47m • 6/2/2026
TUES PT 1: Did JLR talk to his landlord about his refrigerator?
45m • 6/2/2026
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