About this episode

Nick Rochefort joins the show to discuss grifting, real estate, and 2000s nostalgia while Shannon shares her NYC real estate woes.

The incredibly funny Nick Rochefort (Perfect Guy Life) joins the show for a masterclass in classic grifting, chaotic real estate, and unmatched 2000s nostalgia. Nick breaks down his legendary "Nick Radisson" alter-ego, the art of sneaking into exclusive celebrity clubs, and the wild story of how blind optimism landed a million-dollar show investment. Before Nick takes over, Shannon vents about the absolute nightmare of NYC real estate after her landlord decides to sell her building, prompting a breakdown of moving logistics and rental truck horror stories. The crew also dives into the realities of modern dating, hilarious retro nightlife encounters, and why the early 2000s were a completely different—and much more dangerous—era for going out. Air Date 7/8/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! ⁠⁠https://yokratom.com/ ⁠⁠ - Home of the $60 Kilo *Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...* ⁠⁠ thethingispodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠   The Thing Is...Podcast Merch available at ⁠⁠https://gasdigitalmerch.com/collections/the-thing-is⁠⁠ The Thing Is... Airs every Tuesday, at 4:00pm ET on the GaS Digital…

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