About this episode
In this episode, JG and Lindsay explore hilarious true stories of poor decisions and public mishaps involving porta-potties and drunken calls to 911.
Two grown men attempt to answer life’s biggest questions:How far should you go to retrieve your car keys from a porta-potty?How many beers does it take before 911 becomes Coors Light customer service?And exactly where should you not squat in the English countryside? In this hilariously disastrous episode of The Shallow End, JG and Lindsay dive headfirst into a collection of true stories involving terrible decisions, public humiliation, emergency responders, stinging nettles, and one unforgettable porta-potty rescue that became instant American folklore. From a Pennsylvania man trapped inside a portable toilet while attempting to recover his keys… to an Idaho bar patron who called 911 twelve times over a $30 beer tab… to a listener story involving painful botanical consequences in the Lake District of England — this episode celebrates the universal human ability to look directly at a bad idea and say, “Yeah… I can still make this work.” Expect ridiculous true news stories, dark observational humor, bizarre real-life mishaps, drunken logic, and the kind of cautionary tales that make you feel dramatically better about your own life choices. If you enjoy absurd comedy podcasts…
People in this episode
Hosts: JG, Lindsay
Topics covered
- porta-potty rescue stories
- drunk 911 calls
- bizarre news
- public humiliation
- emergency responders
- absurd comedy
Keywords
- porta-potty
- drunk calls
- true stories
- comedy podcast
- embarrassing moments
- bad decisions
- humor
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Pennsylvania, Lake District, Idaho
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