Shitting Gold w/ David Cross | Your Mom's House Ep. 856

Your Mom's House with Christina P. and Tom Segura1h 43mApril 22, 2026

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In this episode of Your Mom's House, hosts Christina P. and Tom Segura welcome comedian David Cross for a wild, boundary-pushing conversation that veers from absurd humor to deep personal reflections. The hour-long chat begins with promotional plugs for upcoming shows, a storytelling series, and a Wayfair sale, before diving into a series of bizarre internet phenomena: a Christian influencer who alternates between uplifting sermons and explicit erotic content, a man who performs self-inflicted dental extractions with pliers, and a quadriplegic man who uses his head to shoot a gun and play cornhole. Cross shares his own journey through academia—failing math, being rejected from Denver University, and eventually finding success through unconventional means like buying a boating magazine to pass a class. He also discusses his love for standing-room-only comedy shows, his unique stage persona, and his fascination with body modification, gold-dipped food, and the surreal world of TikTok. The episode culminates in a surreal montage of curated TikToks, including a man claiming to be 17 at 37, a man with painted tattoos, and a woman with a blender in her hair, all while Cross reflects on identity, authenticity, and the strange beauty of human eccentricity.

Key Takeaways
1

Stand-up comedy thrives in standing-room-only venues for a more intimate, energetic connection with the audience.

2

Math struggles don't define intelligence—David Cross failed algebra multiple times but found success through unconventional paths.

3

The internet reveals the full spectrum of human behavior, from extreme self-expression to bizarre fetishes and body mods.

4

Authenticity is more valuable than perfection—whether in comedy, relationships, or personal style.

5

Wealth and status often come with absurd rituals, like eating $1,770 gold-dipped burgers just to prove you can afford it.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

Opening Hype & Promos

The episode kicks off with promotional announcements for upcoming shows, the YMH storytelling series, and a Wayfair sale. Hosts tease the show's tone: 'a crisis happening in the world' and 'hard-hitting, real stuff.'

10:00
10 min

The Internet's Darkest Corners

I don't think most women would be like, that's exactly what I fucking want. I mean, because women can get laid any time. All times are times I can get laid.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

Self-Harm & Survival

Toothache gone. Yeah the toothache goes away when you rip it out with a pair of pliers. A lot of people don't know that.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

The Quadriplegic Gunman

He's like, I'm into killing people and cornhole. Yeah, I know. It's sort of like David who's like the Lord will bless you and I want to eat your ass.

Highlight
40:00
20 min

David Cross: The Man Behind the Mask

I just lubed him up a little bit. Greased his behind. You know, I was going to say, because I saw the special before it went public.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
Toothache gone. Yeah the toothache goes away when you rip it out with a pair of pliers. A lot of people don't know that.
Tom Segura37:04
Viral: 90.0
He's like, I'm into killing people and cornhole. Yeah, I know. It's sort of like David who's like the Lord will bless you and I want to eat your ass.
Christina P.35:28
Viral: 88.0
I can't imagine the regret. If you do regret it later, of like, God. Where? Where do you see it? Where's the potential regret? Just the eyes.
David Cross96:00
Viral: 87.0
Speakers

Hosts

Christina P.Tom Segura

Guest

David Cross
Topics Discussed
Online Persona Contradictions90%Extreme DIY and Self-Harm88%Comedy Venues and Audience Dynamics85%Identity and Authenticity82%Body Modification Culture78%Math and Academic Failure75%Gold-Dipped Food and Luxury Absurdity70%TikTok and Algorithmic Curiosity68%
People & Brands

Christina P.

person

150xPositive

Tom Segura

person

145xPositive

David Cross

person

120xPositive

Marina del Rey

place

12xMixed

YMH Studios

organization

10xPositive

Wayfair

brand

8xPositive

Silver Lake

place

8xPositive

Perfect Smile

product

6xNegative

MJ's

place

6xNeutral

BDSM

other

6xNeutral

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