366: Hecklers, Fake Podcast Drama & the Race to Go Viral on Dam Internet, You Scary!

366: Hecklers, Fake Podcast Drama & the Race to Go Viral on Dam Internet, You Scary!

August 13, 2026 · 1h 1m · Episode 366

About this episode

Tahir Moore and Patrick Cloud discuss the evolving landscape of viral content and share personal anecdotes while reacting to bizarre news stories.

Sponsored by Factor. Head to https://www.factormeals.com/diys50off and use code diys50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. Sponsored by Mint Mobile. To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://www.mintmobile.com/diys . Sponsored by IndaCloud If you’re 21 or older, get 30% OFF your first order @IndaCloud with code DIYS at https://inda.shop/DIYS ! #indacloudpod Tahir Moore and Patrick Cloud get into the strange new rules of going viral: hecklers trying to become part of the show, comedians manufacturing audience moments, podcasts staging drama, and the uncomfortable question of whether simply making good content is still enough. They even put the theory to the test with their own intentionally staged podcast confrontation. Elsewhere, the guys react to a jet ski crash at Lake Lanier, a man surviving a jump from the Brooklyn Bridge, two Forest Service employees being taken hostage, a rare shrimp-virus story, Switzerland’s surprisingly strict guinea pig rules, and the never-ending battle between frightening headlines and common sense. Tahir also looks back on sleeping in a running car…

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