The Bucket Boys Podcast

The Bucket Boys Podcast

Welcome to The Bucket Boys Podcast with Gunnar Cain and Zak Rector! Join these two buddies as they dig into a mystery bucket brimming with quirky topics and absurd prompts. Each episode, they pull out a random theme and let the laughter fly, riffing on everything from bizarre news stories to the hilarities of daily life. With their spontaneous banter and off-the-wall humor, Gunnar and Zak guarantee a good time filled with unpredictable twists and turns. Tune in for a comedic adventure—who knows what the bucket will bring next?

Episodes

December 24, 2025 77 mins
It’s Christmas Eve and we’re faking the holiday spirit just enough to get through the night. We debate Santa running late, Mrs. Claus’ first name, naughty vs. nice lists, flight logs, Real ID paranoia, and whether anyone should ever be on any list. We do a full in-studio gift exchange, accidentally nail the perfect presents, and unpack why Christmas hits different as an adult. From White Elephant strategy and terrible gift-opening ...
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This week we’re joined once again by Isaac as we spiral through hangover cures, friendship betrayals, and why dancing in the kitchen at 4 a.m. might actually be a spiritual experience. We try Japan’s minus-1.96 seltzers, roast bad bar chains, debate mashed versus baked potatoes, and argue about what truly defines a dive bar. Isaac walks us through Skankfest chaos, Ferris-wheel propositions, hotel-room interviews gone wrong, and bei...

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December 10, 2025 62 mins

This week we go deep on leftover Thanksgiving sandwiches—what belongs, what ruins everything, and why cranberry sauce continues to divide the nation. From deviled-egg engineering to brioche-bun diplomacy, we take holiday food way too seriously before spiraling into New York trip stories, comedy cellar anxiety, Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, and the logistics of splitting an $5,800 Village apartment eight ways. We hit late-night pizz...

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December 3, 2025 67 mins

This week we break down Black Friday madness, zero-turn mower panic, and why Thanksgiving is really just an excuse to escape your family. We swap NYC parade horror stories, introduce Sticky Ricky the possibly-cursed studio doll, check in with Tampa Keith, roast bad football, argue about sparkling water, debate fake Tourette’s, and judge terrible parking jobs like Olympic officials.

 

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November 26, 2025 66 mins

This week’s episode is a full sampler platter of unhinged opinions and oddly specific life lessons as we kick things off by defending the honor of light beer because sometimes you just want something cold without getting lectured by a guy in a flannel who homebrews in his garage. From there, we reveal a groundbreaking conflict resolution technique: take everyone to Wawa, because nothing ends a fight faster than a hoagie and a fount...

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November 19, 2025 93 mins

This week we’re joined by John Rademacher as we wander through the dorkiest corners of the universe. We also break down the science of Canadians, rewrite a few chapters of history, debate dogs vs. cats like it’s a presidential election, and try to figure out what exactly Washington, DC is besides traffic and monuments. Unhinged opinions, unnecessary confidence, and plenty of Rademacher chaos. Peak Bucket Boys.

 

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November 12, 2025 60 mins

This week we spiral through passive-aggressive emails, why an AI wife would still be disappointed in us, Denver’s alien-guarded food court, the universal hatred of catheters, realizing Golden Grahams taste like… graham crackers (duh), and a very illegal idea for finding the “perfect baby.”

 

Dumb ideas, real laughs, zero qualifications. Classic Bucket Boys.

 

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November 5, 2025 66 mins

This week we hit everything from the original football teams to modern rivalries, the weird process of voting, and whether AI is here to help us… or bench us. History lessons, civic confusion, and robot intelligence, all delivered by two dudes with microphones and zero qualifications.

 

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October 29, 2025 69 mins

Halloween might be over, but the chaos isn’t. From people who celebrate spooky season year-round to Gunnar’s mountain-carved pumpkins and the rise of giant skeleton fatigue, this episode digs into the weirdest parts of the holiday we can’t escape. We also tackle genie loopholes, candy rituals, and the deep philosophy of shaking a box of Nerds before eating it.

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October 22, 2025 70 mins

We’re rolling full speed into the chaos. From new skateboards and slow-motion falls to online trolls and golf meltdowns. Gunnar shows off his creative side, Zak refuses to answer the hotline, and somehow it all spirals into debates about pride, pain, and pure stupidity.

 

It’s another beautifully unfiltered episode of The Bucket Boys Podcast, packed with laughs, wild stories, and the kind of moments you’ll be quoting all week.

 

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October 15, 2025 74 mins
Our voicemail line is officially open — and things get unhinged fast. Listeners called in, roasted us, offered feedback, and left pure chaos. We played your messages, laughed at your complaints, and somehow made it worse. Expect rambling honesty, questionable promises (“we’ll call you back”… no, we won’t), and the kind of dumb brilliance that keeps this show alive.

 

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October 8, 2025 66 mins

The Bucket Boys are back! Fresh look, same beautiful chaos. It’s a new era, same unfiltered energy. Packed with laughs, chaos, and quotable moments you’ll be repeating all week.

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October 1, 2025 72 mins

A stand-up show where an audience hero stole the spotlight, a hilarious debate over the true draw of ASMR, and what it’s like to get overwhelmed by every single conversation in a crowded room. We talk about why jumping straight into politics gives us the ultimate ick, share an unbelievable Jeep parking fail caught on dashcam, and celebrate hitting a full year of The Bucket Boys Podcast with a big thank you to everyone who listens, ...

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September 24, 2025 66 mins

Penguins fans flooding Caps country and stirring up hockey rivalries, the hilarious hip action of competitive speed walking, and the guts it takes to wear the wrong colors in Philadelphia on NFL opening day. We dig into the greatest sports movies ever made and debate some of the hottest name-change controversies, from the Washington Commanders to the Braves, Chiefs, and Seminoles.

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September 17, 2025 67 mins

Flat tire scams that turn kindness into chaos, late-night paranoia when someone won’t stop following you home, and the harsh truth that your entire neighborhood probably hates your loud car. From sketchy encounters to everyday fails, this one’s packed with stories that are equal parts hilarious and unsettling.

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September 10, 2025 50 mins

Throwback snacks that never stood a chance (RIP Guacamole Doritos), pumpkin spice season obsessives catching heat, and the surprising tartness of a drink that wasn’t what it seemed. Add in dryer drama at home, fighting games that went way too far, and the accidental discovery of the perfect bar name: The Big Dipper.

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September 3, 2025 76 mins

Birthday shoutouts, first concerts that made us feel way cooler than we were, festival chaos with mud, sunburns, and mystery tacos, the best (and worst) shows we’ve ever been to, and why live music somehow makes strangers sing like family. Oh, and it’s Gunnar’s birthday, so the party vibes are turned all the way up. It’s another beautifully chaotic episode of The Bucket Boys Podcast, packed with laughs, music memories, and brutally...

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Cans taste better than bottles, cocktails that literally change lives, and the wildest crowd-fueled comedy game you’ll ever see. Add in a brutally honest take on Filipino college options, a karaoke bar immortalized in a hit song, and a story that just might be the “whitest move ever.”

 

This week we’re joined by special guest Isaac Ignacio Bennett from the Bargoyles, bringing even more chaos, laughs, and jaw-dropping moments you wo...

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August 20, 2025 59 mins

Cargo shorts and ankle socks getting roasted, sneakers downgraded to “old fat dad shoes,” and the harsh reality of no longer being a plain white tee guy. Add in band tee fake fans, sweet but brutal coworker honesty, and a 90-year-old losing it over an ID check. This one’s a mix of fashion flops, aging pains, and comedy gold.

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August 13, 2025 70 mins

The temperature of the sun, aliens lurking in plain sight, Bigfoot’s weekend plans, man-made weather and chemtrails, celebrities going off the rails (Britney, Kanye, Wendy—yes, we’re talking about you), and whether the earth is actually flat or just really good at hiding it. It’s another beautifully chaotic episode of The Bucket Boys Podcast, filled with laughs, wild theories, and oddly passionate opinions about the weirdest corner...

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