Matt Osten welcomes hilarious guests to boldly, conclusively, and scientifically decide what things in this big, wide world are good. Produced by audio maestro and holder of strong opinions, Jason Doyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Is This Good? podcast is a hilarious and thought-provoking show that has captivated audiences since day one. Hosted by Matt and JD, the dynamic duo keeps listeners entertained with their witty banter and clever insights. What sets this podcast apart is the addition of great guests, who bring unique perspectives to each episode. Whether you're looking for a good laugh or some deep thinking, this show delivers it all.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the comedic chemistry between Matt and JD. Their playful back-and-forth keeps the energy high and ensures that every episode is a fun listen. The addition of guests also adds variety to the mix, as they bring new viewpoints and experiences to the table.
Another standout feature of this podcast is its ability to tackle serious topics while still maintaining a lighthearted tone. Matt and JD have a knack for discussing important debates in a way that keeps listeners engaged without taking themselves too seriously. They strike a balance between humor and insight that makes each episode enjoyable from start to finish.
If there is one downside to the Is This Good? podcast, it would be that some episodes may not resonate with every listener. The hosts' unique sense of humor may not appeal to everyone, and certain topics discussed may not be of interest to all listeners. However, this is subjective, as humor and preferences vary from person to person.
In conclusion, the Is This Good? podcast is a gem in the world of comedy podcasts. With its witty hosts, entertaining guests, and clever discussions, it offers something for everyone. It's a show that will leave you both laughing out loud and pondering life's big questions. So if you're looking for a dose of laughter mixed with thoughtfulness, give this podcast a listen - it won't disappoint!
On the FINAL Is This Good? EVER... Matt, JD & Rachel say goodbye to three years of pristine podding with a stroll down memory lane. Biggest technical disasters, ordering food on-air, learning to be more of a dick, creating a persona, JD & Rachel's new show, making fun of mistakes, fake redheads, Jehovah's Witnesses online presence, new ways to disguise yourself, getting roasted by your doctor, the high price of stamps, worst movie theater experience of all-time, and finding out just how weird your friends are. Thanks for listening! More to come!
Gen-Z says “no thanks” to bar tabs—but why? JD updates us on his deeply personal health matters and proves he's still the coolest guy in the room (just ask him). Also on this week's agenda: A man wears sunglasses at night (to keep track of visions in his eyes?) Matt meets the farmer's daughter (uh-oh) Rachel eats the best beef of her life (but it might've been veal?)An Ikea dinner date… Is This Good? Listen to this episode AD-FREE! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood Is [This] Good? Merch: https://breakingt.com/isthisgood
On today's show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss getting test results from your doctor, ice cream places that refuse to add toppings, death by oyster, purse condiments, city planning once we all have flying cars, what's more impressive: climbing Everest or seeing The Titanic, why people love talking about The Hindenburg, being obsessed with non-domestic animals, fake names that are real, when microplastics become macroplastics, and our favorite TV shows from every decade.
On today's show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss moms getting stoned, resting stank face, trouble at the ROLO factory, designing the suitcase of the future, do Stormtroopers take the whole outfit off in the bathroom, macho men stifle innovation, JD the sommelier, the link between fake meat and natural wine, why cops hang out with other cops, major neighbor drama, why revenge is best when it's funny, tips for getting dogs to love fireworks, a list of natural remedies that don't work, and we celebrate another show by firing guns in the air.
On this week's show, we recap Matt and Jil's wedding drama, mothers mothering, flaunting your jewelry, our weirdest bodily insecurities, losing company property, the awkward reality of open-concept hotel bathrooms, hotel room afterparties, the misery of celebrity, when a plus one asks for a plus one, getting high with a cop, the logic behind “Price Is Right” rules, and major Montreal deli drama.
On today's show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss pre-wedding jitters, drinking around family, our truths are in our texts, doctors telling secrets, getting hugged by a strange child, a spoiler-free discussion of why fans are angry at HBO's “The Last Of Us,” old people complaining about today's youth, drinking from a garden hose, staying home alone when you're a child, why it's never been more dangerous to stay inside, remote control cars are always disappointing, taking perfume-wearers to task, revisiting the Rock Hall inductees, and JD attends his first “Couchella.”
On today's show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss needing a taste handler, forcing people to learn about news they'd rather avoid, Katy Perry song titles about her trip to space, an annoying TV show trope, making contact with indigenous tribes, a very incomplete understanding of the bird flu, where are we on the whole cloning thing, writing on bathroom walls, golf misconceptions, blind-ranking Adam Sandler comedies, and Rachel gets recognized in the wild.
Matt and JD are back with tales from a “wild” weekend in Palm Springs — including just how close Matt came to going on a 10k hike while completely hungover. From bachelor party shenanigans to a surprise roast, the guys break down the comedy, the chill vibes, and the slightly questionable decisions. Also in this episode:
On today's show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss getting a medical diagnosis from a podcast, well-meaning insults, a bachelor party preview, rural flushing rules, what counts as a pizza topping, why sound guys are the worst kind of guys, doing unpaid labor, a stoned thought about the future of music, grooving to Brahm's Lullaby, referring to your partner as “my beautiful wife,” objective standards of attractiveness, crying over clothes that don't fit, Matt may be getting scammed again, and how much it would cost to sell your Instagram handle.
On today's show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss their failing sleep hygiene, bringing the siesta to North America, arguing with caterers, JD's going on a Montreal bender, are there too many colors of wine, a hoarder intervention, physical media has its limits, a hierarchy of streaming services, literally wearing a hat on a hat, a proposal to drop Biscoff cookies from flights, regrets about leaving The Starters, being a bad delegator, maybe man is an island, and an important programming note that is not a surprise but sounds like one to some on the pod.
On today's show, Matt, JD & Rachel open the Is This Good? Mailbag to answer your burning questions about sponsoring a champagne room, buying a gym just so you can kick out its members, a Charlie Kaufman-themed amusement park, indoor waterslides, solving an urgent relationship problem, thanking people for holding the door open, signalling from a car with your hands, should we be inspired by Katy Perry going to space, seeing a band that's past their prime, shoving as many men as possible in a tiny restroom, getting confrontational with your employer, and a cure for how to unstick a song that's earwormed itself into your brain.
On today's Patreon-Exclusive episode, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss the latest you can celebrate St. Paddy's Day, becoming an American citizen, the weirdest interview ever, a very unfortunate translation error, JD & Rachel take an impromptu civics quiz, is holding hands PDA, things we've stolen, saving an orphanage from a fire, the best dish we cook, audio tropes we hate, we finally pick tattoos, and we dig deep to find the weirdest bible verses out there.
On this episode of the Is This Bad? Movie Club, Matt, JD & Rachel re-watch Bohemian Rhapsody and discuss how the hell it won four Oscars, was Rami Malek deserving of Best Actor, Queen's contribution to the Jock Jam genre, taking sex and drugs out of rock'n'roll, whether the film's inaccuracies ruin it, bands who bombed at Live Aid, would this have been better as a musical, the Mike Myers cameo, was there too much focus on Freddie's ex-wife, the worst way to introduce your new band, and our favorite Queen songs of all-time.
On today's show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss the key to good posture, the things in our home we're most embarrassed for other people to see, can a regular adult man get a gaming chair, a hoarder intervention, turning your loved ones into stuffed animals, living on a dirt road, getting asked if you need help while exercising, bike shorts are not acceptable once you dismount your bike, Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame trivia, the Wedding Reception Hall of Fame, screaming dirty words to Billy Idol's Mony Mony, gift registry problems, how to get off a plane you really don't want to be on, and good news... Buttons are BACK!
On today's show, Anna Seregina (After Midnight) joins Matt & JD to discuss the worst citizenship to have, annoyingly precocious kids, restroom performance art, how a fart held a friendship together, does absence make the heart grow a fonder, emailing while angry, landlord fights, promotion is the worst part of creation, bravely admitting you don't know how to use Excel, the reasons we procrastinate, why every food influencer is the same, dumb ways to describe wine, wearing white to someone else's wedding, eating pizza upside down, archiving your own life, and which Mars rover name you'd give your child.
On today's show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss what they'd do if they were dictators, embarrassing new forms of exercise, there's not enough TV shows about dogs, behind-the-scenes at NASA, the danger of laughing at a child's joke, aliens love rock'n'roll, being a parent means constantly being embarrassed, energy drinks are a powerful drug, James Bond needs to die, should the Oscars play more to popular movies, Adrien Brody sets a dubious record, an incident at The Painted Pickle, new rules for surprise parties, and we need a new name for Cornhole.
On today's show, Maddy Kelly (Just For Laughs) joins Matt & JD to discuss having a state of the union with your best friend, teenage standup material, having a sandwich named after you, planning a low effort birthday party, bikini styles, bowling on a first date, the best excuse for leaving a party, the worst kind of male rom-com character, the pressure of being a Manic Pixie Dream Girl, small talk may be more important than we thought, folding women's underwear, the disrespect to our freckled community must end, our favorite of the four humors, and the real reason for the Salem Witch Trials.
On this meeting of the Is This Bad? Movie Club, Matt, JD & Rachel re-watch The Goonies and discuss why this is an entire generation's favorite film, what's behind Sloth's makeup, how the film predicted Sean Astin's career, is this just Indiana Jones for kids, sequel speculation, being tricked by a movie's poster, elementary school archetypes, The Gremlins exist in The Goonies universe, which character should be eliminated, the secret to directing rowdy children, an important scoop about Marisa Tomei's brother, who's the real villain here, the deleted octopus scene, why are they so mean to the housekeeper, and how piano lessons could save your life.
Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss phantom vaccines, going crusty mode, JD has no sense of taste, stoner recipe corner, rice may be killing us, an earnest conversation about the NBA All-Star game that I'm still surprised we had, a detailed review of SNL 50, Paul McCartney vs. Paul Simon, our weakness for musicals, Tom Hanks confusion, Eddie Murphy's bang-on impressions, Adam Sandler wins the night, Lorne Michaels is sad, and this podcast finally does something useful for Matt!
On today's show, Kyle Ayers (Conan) joins Matt & JD to discuss waiters getting to murder one customer per year, pretending you've seen movies you definitely haven't, wringing laughs out of a chronic pain disorder, why old men buy sports cars, the best midlife crisis purchases, telling your friend you suspect their wife is cheating, getting cut off at a wedding, it's hard to give someone a compliment about their mouth, monks love latte art, kids shouldn't be punished for cheating on tests, and judging Oscar contenders based on title alone.
On today's show, Trey Kerby (No Dunks) joins Matt & JD to discuss using your kid for scams, the driest of Dry Januarys, a question you'd have to be paid to answer, whether opposites do attract, stopping your wife from starting fights, being the CEO of a relationship, the philosophy of YOLO, never going to bed angry, ditching your rec league team, the one sport animals are better at than humans, self-defense lessons, people that talk to themselves, you can't convince us moving is fun, Drake's best-named album.
On today's show, Trey Kerby (No Dunks) joins Matt & JD to discuss wearing women's clothes, dunking in slippers, trending lawn ornaments, a list of reasons people hate postcards, deciding which person in the relationship drives the boring car, bring back the shaggin' wagon, when material things are better than experiences, playing in sand, wishing dead people a happy birthday, and we finally break down and discuss the Costco Guys. BOOM!
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