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Snackin' & Yakkin'
Two things happened fast: snacks hit the table, and chaos hit the mics. Big Ben Kennedy finally landed early guest pick Liam Baker for episode 18, and it became a sprint of bits, mockery, and snack disasters. Expect Triscuits, RC Cola, peanut M&M’s, and a showdown with Vegemite that crowns a clear winner and a loud quitter.
Welcoming Comedian Liam Baker to the Show
The episode kicks off with teasing about how long it took to book him, playful digs about YouTube rules, and Liam calling the Episode 18 milestone “barely legal.” Liam leans into mysterious guy energy, while his girlfriend, hovering off camera, keeps the facts straight.
- Episode count jokes
- YouTube cares, podcasts don’t
- “We’re rolling, just go”
The Setup and Early Vibes
Casual studio, RC cans, Triscuits, and Liam admitting he lies often to keep the mystique alive. His girlfriend stays fact-check ready.
Snack Choices: From Peanut M&M’s to Oddball Picks
Liam first named peanut M&M’s and gin, then corrected it to gin again. The girlfriend chimed in with, “I’ve never seen you [eat that].” The table ends up with cracked pepper Triscuits, RC Cola, peanut M&M’s, and the main character, Vegemite.
Why Vegemite? A Fan’s Story
Liam says he loves Vegemite, picked it up while working for a vegan boss who made the crew try it. Ben has history with it too, thanks to a fan from Australia. If you’re new to Vegemite, it is a yeast-extract spread with a big salt punch. Learn its origin story in the National Museum of Australia’s Vegemite feature or get a quick primer on the Vegemite page.
Family Ties and Personal Histories
Liam’s family tree has branches. Mom remarried once, dad is on wife number five, and this one feels like it might stick. Ben talks honestly about a health scare and upcoming scans, with his son joking about them becoming One-Ball Ben and Two-Ball Ben.
- Mom remarried once
- Dad’s fifth wife
- Odds look decent this time
Jokes on Marriage and Illness
They roast marriage, then raise a glass to partners who ride out the hard stuff.
Food Love and Body Changes
Pasta talk heats up. Ben confesses to a post-high school year of butter-garlic-parmesan noodles and the weight to prove it. Liam misses his “ghoulish figure” but owns the happy-eating era. Cue a nod to old runway days of heroin chic.
Shared Snack Struggles
Liam loves RC Cola and wishes he wore the matching tee. The vibe gets “sexiest episode” energy before the snack fight begins.
The Vegemite Challenge Begins
They crack open a new tube. “It looks like tar.” Ben piles it thick. Liam takes a hero bite, then explodes into gagging, flailing, and stained carpet. He calls it acting. The room calls it a tap out.
- Vegemite on Triscuits
- Spill on the studio rug
- Belly laughs and “memories”
Differing Tastes and Aftermath
Ben likes it in small amounts, compares it to nutritional yeast. Liam says maybe in smaller doses. Peanut M&M’s become mouthwash.
Comedy Origins and Early Jokes
Liam has been telling jokes since grade school. First recorded zinger: after a semi crashed into a Blockbuster, kid Liam said, “Look, they put in a drive-thru.” Ben’s comedy switch flipped in a theater during the “you slip me the cash, I slip you the wiener” line from Adventures in Babysitting.
Influences and Humor Awakening
Dad loved telling Liam’s kid jokes. Ben remembers being a serious kid until movies rewired his brain.
Wild Banter: Trucks, Dicks, and Confidence
Ben coins loud trucks as “diesel powered hissy fits.” due to the little penises (L.D.E.) of the drivers. The size talk spirals into fish-story hand gestures that keep growing. Ben also opens up about awkward ultrasound rooms during health checks. The tone swings from rowdy to human, then back again.
Movie References in the Mix
They riff on Back to School robe gags, flashing, full frontal talk, and dodge watching certain shows with frequent nudity.
Body Mods and Absurd Dreams
Liam pitches a list of ridiculous body plans, each one dumber and funnier than the last.
- Extend arms to swipe grocery items
- Smash face into a snout and learn to wolf whistle at supper clubs
- Top of head removed to install a helicopter propeller like Inspector Gadget
They trade stories about supper clubs, spaghetti bowls, and Ben’s indie film days featuring an ill-timed shot of his backside.
Five-Year Visions and Marriage Talk
Ben asks Liam about his five-year plans while eating Triscuits in silence. Liam’s response is hard to describe. Ben fills the air with a pep talk about getting engaged, better communication, and why marriage is fun when you treat it right. “It makes everything better.”
Career Goals Shared
Liam wants to keep doing stand-up, write a movie, and land a TV writing job. Comedy is his lane, but he has a knack for horror ideas too.
Throwing Up Tales and Bar Fiascos
Two puke tales: one from avocado-heavy tuna tartare, politely hidden behind a girlfriend’s head while facing a street window, and one from too much Fernet that ended with a shirt in a bar trash can. She rescued the shirt. It stayed stained.
Pandemic Hand Sanitizer Smells
Ben remembers the hand sanitizer phase that smelled like day-old hangover.
Horror Ideas and Future Plans
They talk unwritten horror projects and the danger of waiting too long to start. The energy never stops swinging between silly, sincere, and slightly gross.
Hugs and On-Stage Chemistry
They hug a lot at shows. Liam makes faces in Ben’s ample chest. Everyone else gets to see them.
Guest Gift and Coen Brothers Love
Liam gifts a Blockbuster case of Burn After Reading. They swap Coens favorites: Fargo, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and Raising Arizona.
Soundtrack Memories
Road trip songs come up, with “Big Rock Candy Mountain” getting a shout.
Ben invites Liam back, plugs Rickhouse shows on James Island, and dares you to try Vegemite. Find Liam on Instagram at @tlamebaker, follow the show on Instagram at @snackinyakkin, subscribe on YouTube, and speak your comments to the voicemail line at 607-MY-SNACK. For bonus episodes and behind the scenes, join the Snackin’ & Yakkin’ Patreon.
Love silly, fast, and messy comedy? This one delivers. If you try the Vegemite, go light. Your carpet will thank you.
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