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The Thing Is...

GaS Digital Network
Comedy
Relationships
Paranormal Experiences
Kratom
Ghosts
Dating
Skankfest
Dating Stories
Reality TV
Ghost Stories
Christmas
New York City
Mental Health
Halloween
Ozempic
Dating Experiences
Speed Dating
Comedians
Plumbing
Ranchgate

Shannon Lee and Mike Figs get together weekly with interesting guests in comedy, reality TV, porn and every other walk of life to find out about their nightmare date stories, paranormal experiences and street fight stories! It gets crazy, hysterical, scary and shocking as they uncover stories you won't hear on other podcasts only here on The Thing Is...(ding!)

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Comedians Na'im Ali & Ben Staab join the show and discuss remembering/not remembering 9/11, how Na'im is drinking again, working out to help you feel good when you're gettin turnt everyday, Shannon's Skankfest FOMO and more

Air Date 11/3/26

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Blind Mike and Natalie from GaS Now join the show and finally get to the bottom of RanchGate plus some Halloween fun

Air Date 10/27/26

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Comedian Josie Marcellino joins the show. She and Figs take a lie detector test to get to the bottom of RanchGate and Josie's online dating catfishing days

Air Date 10/20/26

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Comedian Logan Malin joins the show to discuss dating, fight stories, and more

Air Date 10/13/26

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Recent Guests

Na'im Ali
Philadelphia comedian and co-host of Do-Rag and the Beer Tag
Episode: 506: Dookie Sneakers (Na'im Ali & Ben Staab)
Ben Staab
Comedian named Philly's Funniest
Episode: 506: Dookie Sneakers (Na'im Ali & Ben Staab)
Josie Marcellino
Comedian
Episode: 504. LIE DETECTED (Josie Marcellino)
Logan Malin
Comedian, co-host of Logan and George Miller podcast
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Episode: 503. Fighter, Lover, Pooper (Logan Malin)
Pranav Bahri
Comedian
Comedian
Episode: 502. Takis Masali (Pranav Bahri)
Slater Harrison
Comedian
Comedian
Episode: 501: Betty Boof (Slater Harrison & Alex McLeod)
Alex McLeod
Comedian
Comedian
Episode: 501: Betty Boof (Slater Harrison & Alex McLeod)
Maddy Smith
Host of Madhouse Podcast on GaS Digital Network
GaS Digital Network
Episode: 500: The 500th Episode (Maddy Smith)
Rebecca Kaplan
A guest featured on the Bad Fanfic podcast
Bad Fanfic / GaS Digital Network
Episode: 499: Two and a Half Figs (Jacob Williams & Rebecca Kaplan)

Hosts

Shannon Lee
Host with strong storytelling instinct and a knack for probing personal dating and pop culture anecdotes.
Mike Figs
Co-host known for high-energy banter and humorous takes; frequently drives show momentum.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 579 ratings
  • Chill cast

    Chill podcast great to listen to when looking to relax and forget about the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    s20milla
    Canadaa year ago
  • Shannon and mike

    Good casual podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    threeloons
    Canadaa year ago
  • Ding

    The most underrated show on the network it’s incredible how funny this show is and Shannon is very relatable and insightful. Figgs when he’s on a roll is one of the funniest guys on the planet. P.S ghosts are real

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moshman666
    United States2 years ago
  • Leah Lamarr never again.

    Listened to this show for years. Never had a worse guest than Leah Lamarr. Stuck-up, rich, crazy lady. She just tried to subtle brag about her money and her husband. Miserable listen

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    podreviewquy
    United States2 years ago
  • Ding!

    Love to listen to Shannon, Figs and guests!! Thanks to Tracey and Noelle for turning me on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erin Mac76
    United States2 years ago

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Fans appreciate candid, uncensored humor and personal storytelling.
Listeners praise the chemistry between hosts and guests, calling it relatable and funny.
Some negative feedback centers on occasional guest friction or edgy content pushing boundaries.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

506: Dookie Sneakers (Na'im Ali & Ben Staab)
Q: Do you have another story?
Na'im tells a college dating story about trying to impress a girlfriend with a new outfit, then describes an awkward incident at her apartment involving her roommates and porn.
504. LIE DETECTED (Josie Marcellino)
Q: Why was the sex so good with the man she met from New Zealand?
Josie Marcellino says their connection came from strong, instinctive physical chemistry that cannot simply be taught, though the relationship was not viable long term.
504. LIE DETECTED (Josie Marcellino)
Q: Did you drink the entire bottle of ranch?
Mike Figs says yes. The lie detector initially marks his answer truthful, but a later question specifying an unaltered bottle returns a lie result, and the group continues to dispute what happened.
503. Fighter, Lover, Pooper (Logan Malin)
Q: Can you tell us about the ranch controversy and what happened before the episode?
The guest and hosts discuss conflicting memories and evidence, with several witnesses and clips suggesting different timelines and actions, leaving the room trying to reconcile what actually occurred.
502. Takis Masali (Pranav Bahri)
Q: Usually the first question we ask new guests on the show is to tell us a story about either your worst date experience or weirdest sexual experience.
Pranav describes the squid-in-a-vagina scenario in vivid detail, recounting scheduling, anticipation, and an awkward, ultimately unenjoyable experience, while also explaining the cultural cringe and the social pressures around such acts.

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A fast-paced, irreverent show where two hosts trade blunt banter with a rotating roster of comedians, actors, reality TV personalities, and entertainment figures. Episodes skew toward candid dating misadventures, outrageous personal stories, and offbeat pop culture tangents, often mixing edgy humor with heartfelt moments and surprising twists. Guests frequently share behind-the-scenes career anecdotes, chaotic dating experiences, and industry insights, all wrapped in a bar-talk vibe with rapid-fire riffs and sponsor reads woven in. A standout element is the blend of reality-TV energy, comedy, and bold storytelling that keeps conversations unpredictable and highly entertaining for listeners who enjoy unfiltered storytelling and entertainment... more

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3. Josie Marcellino
4. Logan Malin
5. Pranav Bahri
6. Slater Harrison
7. Alex McLeod
8. Maddy Smith

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