204. $300 FOR SOME MID STEAK

This week on The Eight Podcast, Javi and Fossie recap a wild weekend that includes a secret 21st birthday party that felt straight out of GTA, a wedding in Oakley that left Javi stuck in canyon traffic with a low gas tank and flashing oil light, and an awkward white-guy bathroom encounter that leads to racial stereotyping gone wrong.They break down Shane Gillis’ controversial ESPYs roast and talk about the CEO who got caught with his side piece at a Coldplay concert. Plus, a fun dive into the top 10 countries with the best work-life balance (spoiler: America ain’t even close) and TikTok ad conspiracy theories. Tap in and laugh with us — or at us.00:00 – Mobile Podcasting from West Valley00:41 – Dustin Poirier vs Max Holloway Fight Recap02:05 – Quite’s 21st Birthday Party + GTA Vibes03:23 – Weird Secret Apartment Party Story04:58 – Javi’s Wedding Adventure in Oakley, Utah06:18 – Gaslight Anxiety in Canyon Traffic09:08 – Awkward Bathroom Encounter (Tyreek Hill?)13:34 – Shane Gillis’ ESPYs Roast Reaction24:17 – CEO Caught with Side Piece at Coldplay27:08 – Top Countries with Best Work-Life Balance29:52 – El Salvador vs. USA Culture Talk36:08 – TikTok Ads & Trans Ad Targeting37:07 – Outro + Short Episode Explanation

In this episode, Foss starts things off with a blown tire on the way to the studio, and somehow the chaos continues. The boys dive into the weirdness of working on the 4th of July while overseas support teams took the day off, reflect on family fireworks traditions, and talk about the dangers of celebrating in the wrong neighborhood. They react to the news of the final Fast & Furious film bringing back Paul Walker (CGI edition), and Scarlett Johansson officially becoming the highest-grossing actor ever.Then things get wild with Joey Chestnut’s absurd eating records (RIP 12 pounds of asparagus), a Utah Domino’s explosion that looked like a Michael Bay movie, and Rush Hour getting a Gen Z warning. But the mood turns heavy as they break down the heartbreaking Texas summer camp floods that left dozens dead—including heroic stories that deserve to be remembered. They end on updates about the Idaho killer and what’s next in the case.00:00 – Tire Blowout & Starting Off Rough00:50 – What If the Blowout Saved Your Life?02:00 – 4th of July, Outsourced Support, and Abu Dhabi Jokes04:30 – Fireworks Traditions, Scared Kids & West Jordan Drama06:00 – Grandma Wants Fireworks at 7PM08:00 – Rodeos, Monster Trucks & $90 Tickets10:10 – Fast & Furious Finale News (Back to LA)12:00 – How Will They Bring Paul Walker Back?14:25 – Scarlett Johansson is Now the Highest-Grossing Actor17:00 – Top Grossing Actors Ranked20:45 – Tom Cruise vs. Robert Downey Jr23:45 – Joey Chestnut is the GOAT of GOATS?26:00 – His Insane World Records (Tacos, Wontons, Tamales)31:00 – Could a Latino Beat the Tamale Record?34:00 – Domino’s Explosion in Utah36:00 – What’s the Best Chain Pizza?37:00 – Gen Z Rush Hour Warning Rant39:00 – Comedy Should Be Offensive Sometimes41:00 – Tropic Thunder & Tom Cruise’s Funniest Role42:45 – Tragic Texas Summer Camp Flood (Dozens Dead)47:00 – Father Saves Family on Floating Mattress51:00 – Real Heroes: Julian Ryan & Camp Staff54:00 – Mexican Firefighters Helping in Texas56:00 – Idaho Killer Update: Guilty Plea59:00 – To Be Continued… Outro

This week on The Eight Podcast, Javi and Foss dive into a wild mix of chaos and comedy:• A girlfriend makes her man crash his car—on purpose• A trans influencer causes outrage at Disney for filming in women’s restrooms• Red Lobster is saved from bankruptcy by a 35-year-old CEO with a genius idea: seafood boils• European soccer players can’t handle American heat• A Reddit roommate wonders if his buddy’s girlfriend should pay rent• A movie date ends in disaster when the guy walks out to go see a Disney movie instead 🤡If you enjoyed today’s takes, drop a like, comment your thoughts, and subscribe for more every week!00:00 – 4th of July Plans & Citizenship Jokes  02:00 – West Jordan Fair Gun Incident  03:10 – Javi’s Lake Day Recap & Sunburn Fails  06:00 – Sativa Hits, Lazy Lake Day & Buying Canopies  09:25 – Fossie’s Recap: June Memorial, Cody Johnson Concert  11:15 – Club World Cup Drama: German Teams Can’t Handle US Heat  14:50 – Are Soccer Players Soft?  16:20 – Girlfriend Makes Boyfriend Crash Car Over Cheating  18:10 – Lily Tino: Trans Influencer Controversy at Disney  25:00 – Is Lily Tino Faking It for Clout?  29:20 – Red Lobster’s Comeback: New CEO Brings Seafood Boils  33:10 – Best Restaurant Breads: Red Lobster vs Texas Roadhouse  34:30 – Who Would You Fight for All Their Money?  40:20 – Reddit: Roommate’s GF Basically Moved In  44:40 – Reddit: Guy Leaves Movie Date to Watch Kid’s Movie  50:45 – Final Thoughts, Lessons, & Episode Wrap-Up

This episode dives deep into some of the wildest headlines and darkest truths around the world: • Javi shares his struggle with dental appointments and the importance of hygiene (with jokes, of course). • The U.S. drops airstrikes on Iran over alleged nuclear development — we unpack what that means for global law and World War 3 fears. • The crew discusses disturbing claims about how women are treated in Iran — including the controversial “rape before execution” myth. • A deep look into police brutality in Kenya after a peaceful protest turns violent, and a teacher dies mysteriously in custody. • Utah Senator Mike Lee’s proposal to sell millions of acres of public land — are your favorite hikes in danger? • Kelsey Plum shuts down a fan asking for an autograph. Is it weird… or just part of the game?We close it out by asking ChatGPT what it really thinks about us. Let’s just say… we didn’t expect to get roasted and inspired at the same time.🎙️ A raw, funny, and thoughtful episode from Salt Lake City. Tap in.00:00 - Intro & Toothpaste Talk01:10 - Javi’s Dentist Visit Confession03:15 - U.S. Airstrike on Iran Explained04:55 - Who Can Have Nukes and Why?06:30 - Iran’s Nuclear Development & Retaliation Talk07:50 - Women’s Rights in Iran: Then vs Now08:55 - Shocking Claims: “Rape Before Execution” – Myth or Truth?12:30 - LGBTQ+ and Women in Iran: Harsh Realities14:50 - Whoopi Goldberg’s Take vs. Reality in Iran17:00 - Comparing Life in Iran vs. Being Black in America20:00 - The Problem with Picking Sides in War22:00 - Questioning Global Power Dynamics23:50 - Nuclear Laws: Are They Fair?25:20 - Kenya Protest: Police Brutality & Street Vendor Shooting30:00 - Risks of Speaking Out in Oppressive Countries33:00 - What Does Awareness Actually Do?36:00 - ICE Raids & When Is Resistance Legal?37:00 - Utah Public Land Sale Controversy40:00 - Senator Mike Lee’s Proposal Breakdown44:00 - Kelsey Plum Rejects Autograph Request46:45 - Why This Stuff Matters for the WNBA47:45 - Using ChatGPT to Reflect on Yourself52:00 - Funny Prompts, Deep Answers & Final Thoughts

This week Javi and Fossie break down wild weekends—from Club 90 drunks and awkward vibes at Kid’s Empire to drunk bets at UFC fights and showing love at the Pride Parade. Javi reveals how ChatGPT fumbled his whole day, and the guys dive deep into the current immigration protests, comparing Obama vs. Trump deportations and asking, “are Latinos being targeted?”Plus: AI TikToks are taking over the internet, a wild shooting caught on livestream in Vegas, and we read a Reddit post about a gay dad getting a little too personal online. It’s chaotic, hilarious, and real.💦 Promo Code: Mention “the eight” for 15% off at Castillo’s Co Detailing!⸻00:00 - Intro & Club 90 Recap00:54 - Kid’s Empire Weird Vibes02:48 - Drinking Too Much at the Fights04:07 - Old People Still Partying06:06 - Fast Life & Kylie’s 5K Goals07:59 - Pride Parade & Bad Nachos10:21 - Pop-Up Event in West Valley11:02 - Castillo’s Co Detailing Promo13:00 - ChatGPT Lied to Me?!17:06 - When Being Told to Do Something Kills Your Motivation19:32 - L.A. Immigration Protests & Personal Reactions25:55 - Obama vs Trump on Deportation30:40 - Should There Be a Better Way to Handle Immigration?31:39 - Who Really Takes Our Jobs34:15 - Protest Violence & Looting35:11 - Funniest AI TikToks (Moses, Star Wars, Genghis Khan)42:19 - Vegas YouTuber Shooting Story45:40 - Reddit Story: My Dad Hired a Male Escort?!50:26 - Final Thoughts + Outro

In this powerful episode of The Eight Podcast, Javi and Fossie recap their wild weekends—Fossie’s trip to Denver for a concert and clubbing experience, and Javi attending a baby shower and giving Father’s Day shoutouts.But things take a serious turn as they unpack two tragic shootings: one at a downtown Salt Lake protest where a peacekeeper fatally shot a bystander, and another at West Fest where a teen opened fire—killing three people, including a baby.They reflect on Utah’s growing violence, why West Valley can’t seem to catch a break, and how lower-income areas face deeper systemic issues. They even go global, talking about Iran’s threats and U.S. military dominance.💔 RIP to the victims. Let’s be better, Utah.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for new episodes every week.⸻00:00 – Beatbox Intro & Welcome00:59 – Javi Recaps Baby Shower & Father’s Day Shoutouts01:40 – Spotify Update & Shoutout to Kev02:50 – Kev’s Sales Potential & Clearlink Throwback04:00 – Sequoia Buffet & Bougie Prices05:30 – Fossie’s Denver Trip Begins07:00 – Clubbing in Denver: EDM Fail & Orchid Experience09:00 – Surrounded by Black People in a Club (Culture Shock)10:30 – Uber Driver Tells Fossie to Never Return12:00 – Concert Recap & Airbnb Aesthetic13:30 – Yeezy Eats 3 Pounds of Raw Meat16:00 – Is Yeezy Bored? Enrichment Talk18:15 – Protest Shooting in Downtown Salt Lake (Arthur Alou)22:00 – Who’s to Blame? Peacekeeper or Gunman?27:00 – West Fest Shooting: Baby and Mother Killed30:00 – Theory: Did Police Misfire a Shot?33:00 – West Valley’s Reputation & Ongoing Violence36:00 – Lower-Income Areas and Lack of Structure39:00 – How Do We Protect Our Kids from All This?43:00 – Final Thoughts: What Can Utah Do Better?44:30 – Geopolitics & US Military Power47:00 – Kim Jong Un, Putin, China… Yikes49:00 – Outro: We Love You, Utah… Please Do Better

Fossie celebrated his birthday in style… sort of. From North Italia brunch to a $300 mid steak at STK, the recap gets real fast. We also dive into sperm racing (yes, actual sperm), frogging (people secretly living in your house), and the infamous 100 men vs gorilla debate. Plus: a man falls at a baseball game, Utah couples smuggling oil for cartels, and a Lake Havasu speedboat crash that looks straight outta Fast & Furious.1. 00:00:00 – Intro + Fossie’s Birthday Plans 2. 00:01:30 – Chelsea Wins, Brunch at North Italia 3. 00:03:00 – STK Steakhouse Review ($300 Mid?) 4. 00:07:00 – Cloud Cake, Alcohol Burn Fail 5. 00:13:00 – Cold Sweats and Possible Diabetes? 6. 00:17:00 – Sperm Race Breakdown 7. 00:19:00 – 100 Men vs Gorilla Debate 8. 00:26:00 – Fan Falls at Baseball Game 9. 00:30:00 – Utah Couple Smuggling Oil with Cartel 10. 00:35:00 – Lake Havasu Speedboat Crash 11. 00:37:00 – Frogging Horror Stories 12. 00:44:00 – Final Thoughts + Dua Lipa Frogging Hypothetical 13. 00:46:30 – Outro + Listener Shoutouts

Fossie’s back from Mexico with stories that’ll have you crying and questioning border patrol. From being “randomly” selected at the Cancun airport, to an unexpected debate about his Martin Luther King tattoo, and waking up to mystery Don Julio charges—this one’s packed! We also debate if Speedy Gonzales is an icon or offensive and call a real Mexican to settle it. Plus, real talk on resorts vs. local culture, ceviche paranoia, and trying to learn Spanish through telenovelas.0:01:25,Back From Mexico – First Impressions0:02:20,Random Security Check at Cancun Airport0:05:26,Driving to Playa del Carmen0:06:38,Fifth Avenue & Lucha Mask Shopping0:07:17,Restaurants Built Around Trees0:08:09,Outside the Resort – Trash & Culture0:13:28,Resort Life vs City Life in Mexico0:15:17,The MLK Tattoo Story0:16:26,Getting Pressed by a Stranger0:18:06,Positive Reactions from Other Guests0:21:24,Drinking and Blacking Out0:25:33,Missing Swim Trunks & Glasses0:28:10,Charged for Don Julio Shots0:29:18,Calling Out the Hater0:31:13,Fear of Raw Ceviche Shrimp0:34:10,Why Can't You Drink Water in Mexico?0:35:41,Trip to Xcaret Park & Cultural Show0:38:34,Speedy Gonzales Debate0:42:05,Calling a Mexican Friend to Settle It0:44:00,Mexican Restaurant Review – El Fogon0:47:05,Talking Tacos & Tacos Lopez Comparison0:50:08,Learning Spanish Through Media0:53:08,Encountering a Subtle Racist at Work0:59:13,Real Mexico vs Tourist Mexico1:00:04,Outro – We're Back Every Wednesday

On this hilarious and heartfelt episode of The Eight Podcast, Javi and Foss cover everything from getting summer-ready to the stress of gender reveals. Javi shares the journey of finding out his baby’s gender (without actually finding out yet), and Foss grills him on whether he wants a boy or girl.The boys also break down a new Superman clip, react to the open-world Mario Kart trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2, and laugh at some wild conspiracy theories about the Tesla logo. Later, they dive into a tragic story of a high school football star getting stabbed and end things with a fun but deep convo: which of Javi’s siblings is the best person? He even calls his mom live to settle the debate!Timestamps (YouTube Chapters):00:00 – Intro: Summer’s coming, hit the treadmill01:04 – Gender reveal talk & funny ideas03:30 – Hoping for a boy or girl?05:00 – Family names & legacy talk06:30 – Losing weight to keep up with your kids08:00 – Drinking, parties, and stomach struggles10:00 – Rusty Coke Butt?! WTF13:00 – Gender reveal plans continued15:00 – Watching the new Superman clip18:00 – Superman discussion and Twitter drama21:00 – Thunderbolts, Florence Pugh & Marvel22:30 – Nintendo Switch 2 & open world Mario Kart25:00 – Tesla logo theory: KKK or coincidence?27:00 – Pyramid “mall” theory debunked29:00 – Sandwich bite debates (hilarious)32:00 – NFL Player Pat Tillman’s legacy33:40 – Drake’s $250M lawsuit against UMG36:30 – Stream bots, Kendrick numbers & Spotify38:00 – High school student stabbed by peer41:00 – Sibling debate: who’s the best person?45:00 – Javi calls his mom to decide48:00 – Outro & Javi’s wife calls about the envelope

This week on The Eight Podcast, things get personal and a little wild. Javi shares the hilarious (and savage) story of getting roasted by a kid while gaming and getting called Fat Albert by a Facebook Marketplace troll — but it’s all fueling his gym grind.Fossie opens up about a deeply emotional moment: Kylie’s ectopic pregnancy scare, surgery, and how they navigated the trauma together. Heavy but real talk.The boys then react to a shocking Utah story where a father was arrested for murdering his infant — and call out the GoFundMe scam that followed. Is the death penalty ever okay?Later, they celebrate the viral rise of McNeese’s student manager Amir Khan during March Madness, roast influencer Ashton Hall’s outrageous 3AM “routine,” and touch on Kanye’s bizarre meeting with Iggy Azalea.They finish by talking tipping culture again (it’s out of control) and why a Target in Brooklyn is banning kids under 18.Subscribe for more real convos, funny moments, and weekly chaos!00:00 – Intro & Soundcheck00:01:24 – Javi Gets Roasted by a Kid on Xbox00:03:36 – Facebook Marketplace Troll Calls Javi ‘Fat Albert’00:10:16 – Fossie Talks About Kylie’s Ectopic Pregnancy00:21:10 – Utah Father Arrested for Killing Infant00:28:00 – McNeese Student Manager Amir Khan Goes Viral00:33:00 – Ashton Hall’s Viral 3AM “Routine” Gets Clowned00:39:00 – Tipping Culture Is Still Out of Control00:40:57 – Kanye’s Wild Comments to Iggy Azalea00:44:06 – Target Bans Teens Under 18 in Brooklyn00:45:55 – Outro & Closing Thoughts