The Distractible Podcast with Mark Fischbach, Wade Barnes, and Bob Muyskens is a space to have thoughtful discussions about funny, out there, or otherwise interesting stories from everyday life. Also an opportunity for three friends to remind each other they are not as smart as they think.
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- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes aired
- 421
- Latest aired
- S06E16
- Total runtime
- 17d 18h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 May 2021 – March 2022 45 episodes
- Season 2 March 2022 – March 2023 50 episodes
- Season 3 March 2023 – February 2024 99 episodes
- Season 4 February 2024 – February 2025 101 episodes
- Season 5 February 2025 – May 2026 110 episodes
- Season 6 May 2026 – November 2026 28 episodes
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S01E01 Hair
May 17 · 47min find the promo
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Today the guys discuss all things hair (and the lack there of)! They warn of the dangers of hair removal, explore the strange hair trends of ancient Greek statues, and discuss sci-fi scenarios where the elite harvest hair and organs from the less fortunate.
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S01E02 Body Odor
May 24 · 46min find the promo
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Mark hosts while Wade and Bob one-up each other's concepts for eliminating body odor, debate the true number of human senses, and remember nostalgic aromas.
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S01E03 Transportation
May 31 · 55min find the promo
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Mark hosts while Wade and Bob one-up each other's concepts for eliminating body odor, debate the true number of human senses, and remember nostalgic aromas.
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S01E04 Camping
June 7 · 53min find the promo
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Mark recounts the legend of an insane creature from the Rocky Mountains. Bob explains how his formative kayaking trip almost ended like a horror movie, and Wade...well, Wade just does what Wade does...
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S01E05 Fake Tech
June 14 · 56min find the promo
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Bob prompts a discussion about technology that blurs the lines of reality in this hilarious episode full of gadget scams, 00's game nostalgia, and if the mute button could exist for real life.
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S01E06 Supernatural
June 21 · 52min find the promo
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Mark hosts as Bob and Wade trade scary stories. For Bob, it's a strange woman who catches children who stay out too late. For Wade, a true story about how the night after watching "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" may have been scarier than the movie itself!
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S01E07 Bob's Fridge
June 28 · 52min find the promo
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Bob rages while telling a story about the disaster that was the installation of his new fridge, and the technicians behind it.
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S01E08 Conventions
July 5 · 46min find the promo
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On this episode of the pod, the guys get nostalgic for conventions and all the good and bad that come with them. From notable failed attempts, to bizarre themes (like "pizza" and "baby"), to post-COVID predictions, conventions hold a special place in Mark, Bob, and Wade's hearts.
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S01E09 Hold my Beer
July 12 · 60min find the promo
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Wade hosts as Mark and Bob share some classic "hold my beer" moments from their college days.
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S01E10 Synchronicity
July 19 · 58min find the promo
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In front of a "live" Discord audience, the guys discuss synchronicities, déjà vu, mind-reading, and hive minds.
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S01E11 Perfect Crime
July 26 · 63min find the promo
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Mark, Bob and Wade aim to answer the age old hypothetical question: "What is the perfect crime?".
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S01E12 Kids are Stupid
August 2 · 54min find the promo
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The guys share stories about how dumb kids can be: from inventing stupid games, to playing with banned toys, and somehow making it through all of it without a scratch.
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S01E13 Happy Funerals
August 9 · 50min find the promo
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Bob hosts, opening the floor for Mark and Wade to discuss what they want their funerals to be like.
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S01E14 Future
August 16 · 64min find the promo
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This week, the guys talk about the future: expectations vs. reality. What did people in the past predict the future would be like? Were they accurate? The guys wonder if they too will be accurate if they attempt to do the same.
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S01E15 How to make a Best Friend
August 23 · 47min find the promo
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The guys give absolutely the worst advice possible on how to make a best friend.
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S01E16 On Sh*t Moments
August 30 · 58min find the promo
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The guys discuss their bathroom close calls. Expired meat and hospital visits included, underwear left behind
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S01E17 How Dare You
September 6 · 59min find the promo
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Tough sports coaches, rude fast food customers, and criminals getting their comeuppance, the guys discuss all of their moments of revenge and defiance against those who dared to cross them.
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S01E18 Dreams & Nightmares
September 13 · 56min find the promo
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The guys recount their night terrors, the first ones they remember having as well as the ones they still have today. They also explore how memory relates to dreams.
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S01E19 King of Meat
September 20 · 68min find the promo
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Following the first ever tie in Distractible history, Mark and Bob attempt to share hosting responsibilities, while Wade regales in his tales of good and not so good eats.
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S01E20 Life Plan
September 27 · 57min find the promo
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The guys discuss their life paths, including career goals, turning points and what job they'd have in a zombie apocalypse.
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S01E21 Lies from Parents
October 4 · 51min find the promo
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From coffee stunting your growth, to gum staying in your stomach forever, the guys recall the lies their parents told them growing up and how they still affect them as adults.
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S01E22 Dating Advice
October 11 · 69min find the promo
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Wade hosts as Bob shares the story of his movie theater dating scare, and Mark reminisces on the only dating idea he had in high school, or the lack thereof.
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S01E23 Dangerous Coasters
October 18 · 57min find the promo
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The guys discuss crazy roller coasters and amusement park rides, as well as discuss what a hypothetical "euthanasia coaster" would consist of.
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S01E24 I Was Wrong...
October 25 · 53min find the promo
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The spelling of certain words, sex ed miscommunications, examples of the Mandela Effect: the guys humbly admit when they were wrong...
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S01E25 Fears & Fetishes
November 1 · 58min find the promo
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Sharks, stage fright, and snapping your legs like Joe Theismann. Today, the guys discuss their fears and whether or not the opposite of a fear is a fetish.
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S01E26 Old Men
November 8 · 54min find the promo
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Let's face it: Mark, Bob and Wade are getting - up there.
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S01E27 We Are All Going To Die
November 15 · 53min find the promo
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Birds falling from the sky, climate change, solar flares, Jeff Bezos... What will be humanity's ultimate demise?
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S01E28 Young & Stupid
November 22 · 53min find the promo
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The guys discuss adolescent sneakiness, food revelations, and more Jeff Bezos!
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S01E29 That One Guy
November 29 · 57min find the promo
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Campfire guitar guy, the gamer guy with a bad mic, Crypto Bros, Florida Man… you know, that guy. Which “guy” are our guys?
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S01E30 Never Give Up
December 6 · 52min find the promo
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Mark shares the story of a pilot who crashed his plane seven times, inspiring Bob and Wade to find similar tales of perseverance despite ridiculous failure.
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S01E31 Humanity Is Bad
December 13 · 49min find the promo
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Bob challenges Mark and Wade to prove that humanity is ultimately good.
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S01E32 Christmas Gone Wrong
December 20 · 52min find the promo
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The guys dive into how disturbing and strange some holiday traditions really are.
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S01E33 Failed Resolutions
December 27 · 55min find the promo
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Mark's bizarre sleeping schedule, Bob drinks an entire handle of vodka, and Wade is - jogging? The guys discuss self improvement and whether or not New Year's is overrated.
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S01E34 The Perfect Meal
January 3 · 53min find the promo
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The guys discuss their cooking mishaps and oddly satisfying food creations.
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S01E35 Cryptids Are Scary
January 10 · 52min find the promo
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Mark's late-night descent into the "distressingmemes" subreddit sparks discussion of scary stories, including Bob and Wade's favorite cryptids.
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S01E36 Bad Habits
January 17 · 61min find the promo
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From nose picking to cigarette smoking, the guys start 2022 off by discussing their worst habits.
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S01E37 Beware The Candy Uncle...
January 24 · 58min find the promo
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Inspired by the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment, Mark challenges Bob and Wade to brainstorm creative ways to keep kids from eating too much candy.
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S01E38 Funniest Joke In The World
January 31 · 51min find the promo
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After reading an "official" list of the funniest jokes in the world and deciding they aren't that funny, Bob challenges Mark and Wade to find or make the funniest joke in the world, with Mark ultimately turning to AI for assistance.
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S01E39 Waste Of Money
February 7 · 56min find the promo
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The guys trade stories about losing embarrassing amounts of money. From Craigslist scams to mobile games, yard sales and more.
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S01E40 The Distractible Threesome
February 14 · 60min find the promo
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In honor of Valentine's Day, the guys show their devotion by answering The New York Times' "36 Questions that Lead to Love".
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S01E41 The Worst Piece Of Sh*t Episode Ever
February 21 · 56min find the promo
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Bob hosts and absentmindedly goes over an entire topic that the guys have already discussed in an earlier episode, leading to him having a breakdown. Also, Wade's dogs are fine, thanks for asking.
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S01E42 Criminally Subliminal
February 28 · 63min find the promo
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Love them or hate them, we live in a world of advertisements. The guys discuss nostalgic commercials, the psychology behind ads and how they approach recording their own ads for Distractible.
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S01E43 Hill I Will Die On
March 7 · 57min find the promo
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Prepare for a lot of hot takes as the guys explore their own and argue about them.
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S01E44 Pet Stories
March 14 · 65min find the promo
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The guys reminisce about hilarious and chaotic pet-related memories.
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S01E45 Disappointing Our Parents
March 21 · 61min find the promo
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Quitting jobs, sneaking porn, having a run-in with the police, today the guys chat about times they upset their parents.