Some things can't be unseen—and honestly, we wish they came with a warning label. Today, we're sharing the most unhinged, awkward, and downright cursed moments our viewers wish they could erase from memory. One story nearly broke us. Did yours make the cut? Let’s find out. Win on a future episode: 1. Share your story here: https://form.typeform.com/to/uDlWoNbt 2. Comment below: What’s something you wish you could unsee/unexperience? Chapters 00: 00 Intro 01: 35 Today's Prompt 06: 07 Story #1 Nei...
Aug 14, 2025•1 hr 5 min
We’re sharing the funniest and most surprising things people used to think were totally normal—until they found out they weren’t. These stories came straight from our viewers, and one lucky submission wins a cash prize. Was it yours? Stick around to find out. Win on a future episode: 1. Share your story here: https://form.typeform.com/to/Bheydrho 2. Comment below: What’s the funniest and most surprising thing people used to think were normal? Chapters 00: 00 Intro 00: 32 Today's Prompt 01: 15 St...
Aug 07, 2025•58 min
We’re diving into your juiciest “I love my partner, but…” confessions—submitted by our viewers. Stick around to see if your story takes the top spot and wins the cash prize. One of them really caught us off guard—was it yours? Win on a future episode: 1. Share your story here: https://form.typeform.com/to/KGKqNtzV 2. Comment below: What’s one moment that made you think, “I love my partner, but…”? Chapters 00: 00 Intro 01: 15 Today's Prompt 01: 20 Story #1 Astro Glide 08: 27 Story# 2 Stucked Golf...
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 1 min
We’re diving into the things our listeners have done to ruin the deed! 😂 Watch until the end to see if your story won the cash prize. Are you today’s winner? Win on a future episode: 1. Share your story here: https://form.typeform.com/to/pTUo7LKm 2. Comment below: What is one thing you did that ruined the deed? Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:52 Today's Prompt 2:57 Story #1 - Tighty Whities 13:57 Story #2 - Jumanji Tattoo 19:45 Story #3 - Frat Guy 29:03 Story #4 - Bad Aim 37:52 Plugs 41:03 Story #5 - Bad...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min
We’re spilling the tea on the most embarrassing date stories - submitted by you ! Watch till the end to find out if your story snagged the cash prize. Did you win? Let’s see. Win on a future episode: 1. Share your story here: https://form.typeform.com/to/pTUo7LKm 2. Comment below: What is your most embarrassing date story? Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:24 Today's Prompt 2:12 Story #1 - Boyfriend is having s*x with another guy 16:01 Story #2 - Ace Ventura 23:46 Story #3 - Parent's s*x tape 31:59 Story #4...
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Today, we're sharing our craziest things you've done for love or sex stories. As usual, stories are submitted by the audience, and the best story of the day wins a cash prize. Pay attention to see if you won. Win on a future episode: 1. Share your story here: https://form.typeform.com/to/tzF51rLr 2. Comment below: What is your craziest thing you've done for love or sex story? Chapters 00: 00 Intro 04: 11 Today's prompt 05: 12 Story #1 - Ride a bike to hang 11: 38 Story #2 - Bronny Poo 21: 00 Sto...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Today, we're sharing our craziest under-the-influence stories. As usual, stories are submitted by the audience, and the best story of the day wins a cash prize. Pay attention to see if you won. Win on a future episode: 1. Share your story here: https://form.typeform.com/to/hYM9FA1D 2. Comment below: What is your craziest under-the-influence story? Chapters 00: 00 Today's prompt 01: 09 Story #1 - Paid for sex for change 05: 01 Story #2 - Ted Bundy Hotline 11: 28 Story #3 - Grumpy 13: 21 Story #4 ...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Today, we're sharing our bad parenting stories. As usual, stories are submitted by the audience, and the best story of the day wins a cash prize. Pay attention to see if you won. Win on a future episode: 1. Share your story here: https://form.typeform.com/to/zS3pv2g6 2. Comment below: What is your bad parenting story? Chapters 00:00 Today's prompt 07:55 Story 1 - Black Womened 12:13 Story 2 - Flour Balls 19:43 Story 3 - Dad Porn 25:04 Story 4 - Roof Fall, Dad Fight 32:29 Story 5 - Plugs 38:26 St...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Today we're sharing our most embarrassing food stories. As usual stories are submitted by the audience and the best story of the day wins a cash prize. Pay attention to see if you won. Win on a future episode: 1. share your story here: https://form.typeform.com/to/TjwNAQjK 2. Comment below: what is your most embarrassing food story? Chapters 00:00 Today's prompt 01:04 Story 1 - Alligator Children 05:45 Story 2 - KFC Gas 10:24 Story 3 - Hitchhiking Mishap 15:06 Story 4 - Toilet Water 20:13 Story ...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Today's story prompt is "skills you should have by now" or "things you should be better at, but aren't." Win on a future show1. share your story here: https://form.typeform.com/to/PDG5dYAa2. Comment below: what is a skill you should have by now? 00:00 - Intro: Frosty Prizes & Co-Hosts Introduced 00:17 - Story Prompt: Skills You Should Have by Now 00:41 - Submission 1: Parking Problems & Passive Driving 05:47 - Submission 2: Social Media Ex-Stalking & Real Estate Flippers 10:05 - Deep...
Jun 12, 2025•58 min
How do you know when you're old. We've got the best aging stories from our audience. Only one can be the winner. Win on a future episode: 1. share your story here: https://form.typeform.com/to/bypYJQhf 2. Comment below: what is the nastiest thing you eat on a regular basis? Chapters 00:00 Intro & Relationship Advice 01:00 You know you're getting old when... 25:47 Story time (every story we use wins something) 01:07:36 Casey is a slob and how to win next time Learn more about your ad choices....
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 13 min
This week's prompts: What is the most annoying health advice you've ever gotten? What is something that made you say, "that's what I get for trying" Share your story to win on a future episode in three ways: 1. share your story here: https://form.typeform.com/to/PDG5dYAa 2. Comment below: If I could talk to my younger self, I would lie to them about ___ 3. Comment below: what is something you wish you could unlearn or unsee? Chapters 00:00 - Intro: Bribing Viewers for Engagement 00:23 - Meet the...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Casey and John are coming up with ad ideas and business ideas based on Theo Von clips. This was a tough one, but I think we got some good ideas out of it. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:25 Theo Clip 1 - Hot Tub Frisbee 00:01:26 Ad & Business Ideas Based on Hot Tub Frisbee 00:11:22 Theo Clip 2 - Cracker Barrel Baptism ft. Shane Gillis 00:12:22 Ad & Business Ideas Based on Cracker Barrel Baptism 00:20:17 Theo Clip 3 - How Far Can People See? 00:21:00 Ad & Business Ideas Based on How Far...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 11 min
I'm Giving away tickets to see Pete Holmes! Three different people will win two tickets. Watch the video for details on how to win. In the spirit of the Pete Holmes giveaway, Pete Holmes is going to make us money today. We're pitching business and money making ideas based on Pete Holmes clips. Chapters 00:00:00 Gay for Gosling 00:00:28 Pete Holmes Giveaway Details (Win Tickets Part 1) 00:01:59 Pete Holmes Clip: Batman Asking Cyborg for a Favor 00:03:22 What Would You Do With an Unalive Person's ...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Today we're pitching content ideas based on listener questions. We're talking Zyn, Ikea, Sleep Masks, and Paramotors. Chapters 00:00 Zyn Teaser 00:36 Today's Guests 02:15 Zyn is on a Mission to Take Over The World 12:10 Zyn for women 14:46 Mega Sleep Masks 28:40 Paramotors 39:09 Find us! Today's guests: Adam Jay: @adamjaycomedy on YouTube and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adamjaycomedy/ Nathan Daggett: @dadboddemigod on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dadboddemigod/ Zac Allen: @zacfrom...
Jan 21, 2025•42 min
Can TikTok really help sell private jets? Spoiler: It’s not only possible, but it might also be one of the smartest moves in luxury marketing today. Join Nathan Daggett (Director of Advertising at Live Bearded), Adam Jay (Stand-Up Comedian, Content Creator, and Sports Bettor), and Zac Allen (Comedian and Former Meta Ad Rep) as we dive into the fascinating crossover of comedy, marketing, and high-ticket sales. We’ll uncover how TikTok’s algorithm and viral culture are redefining how luxury produc...
Jan 14, 2025•42 min
This week, I brought on my wife for a game that’ll have you questioning everything you thought you knew about brand collaborations– We’re guessing if these insane partnerships are real or just creations of my AI sidekick! Fried chicken-scented Crocs, lasagna from your favorite toothpaste brand, and yes, even Lego-infused jeans—nothing is off the table. We also explore what makes some collaborations work (Lego Levi’s, anyone?) and why others—like toothpaste-branded lasagna—should’ve stayed on the...
Jan 07, 2025•54 min
MegaLag recently exposed Honey for scamming influencers out of their affiliate commissions while also scamming consumers. The only problem is that one of these "scams" isn't actually a scam. I breakdown what parts of the Honey Influencer Scam are accurate and which parts are false. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:45 4 Parties 0:02:45 Honey and The Victims 0:04:30 How They're Doing It 0:10:29 Was It Really a "Scam"? 0:11:22 This Is On The Influencers... 0:22:308 Honey Didn't "Steal" Commissions -- T...
Dec 31, 2024•58 min
week on Dark Mode, John Coyle talks about a little known opportunity to go viral and make money at the same time. This is perfect for: - Brand founders, marketers, and creative workers (selling physical or digital products) - Comedians (who want to get paid while making hilarious viral content) - Creators (who want to get paid while making content that can go viral) We're going to breakdown the hidden content types and how they create an incredible opportunity for brands to partner with creators...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min
This week on Dark Mode, John Coyle and his best friend Casey Fehrnstrom sit down again for a fun brainstorming session. They share ideas for Bud Light ads, chat about kids sledding, and even come up with wearable coolers and penguin-themed marketing. This is packed with laughs and plenty of unexpected twists– From rethinking manly hair ties to imagining Shane Gillis as a beer-loving Uber driver. It’s a mix of chaos and creativity you won’t want to miss! If you’re ready to laugh and maybe even sp...
Dec 17, 2024•34 min
This week on Dark Mode, John Coyle hangs out with his best friend Casey Fehrnstrom for a fun, off-the-wall brainstorming session. They chat about everything from a bizarre Jaguar ad to Field of Greens powders and even The Onion buying Infowars. It’s as wild as it sounds. This episode blends humor, honest critiques, and inventive marketing concepts, proving that even the most unconventional ideas can spark something brilliant. Don’t miss out: Dark Mode with John Coyle — Ad Pitches: Jaguar Luxury ...
Dec 10, 2024•43 min
This week, John Coyle is joined by comedians Ryan Goodcase and Jordan Thewlis. They talk about Wendy’s bold and creative marketing, 34 Heritage jeans, and the surprising “benefits” of essential oils. The trio also takes a nostalgic trip, reacting to the iconic Roller Kingdom ad. If you’re ready for bold and uncommon ad pitches, don’t miss this episode! Tune in now and enjoy the fun! Don’t miss out on this new episode of Dark Mode with John Coyle — Ad Pitches: Wendy’s, 34 Heritage, Essential Oils...
Dec 03, 2024•29 min
This week on Dark Mode, host John Coyle teams up with comedians Ryan Goodcase and Jordan Thewlis to take on some of the most random (and oddly genius) ad pitches yet. From TikTok trends to wild product names, nothing is off the table. Laugh at some bad but kind of brilliant ideas. Tune in and enjoy the chaos! Don’t miss out on this new episode of Dark Mode with John Coyle — Ad Pitches: Poster Girl Dress, Baboon to the Moon, and Benchmade Station Knives with Ryan Goodcase and Jordan Thewlis —————...
Nov 26, 2024•47 min
John Coyle is joined by comedian Chris Mejia and the multi-talented Zoe Kahn to talk about some absurd hobbies, the most unpredictable ad pitches, and how to get people hyped for some... questionable events. From fast fashion ads to a throat-singing concert that’ll leave you tongue-tied, this episode has no boundaries. Don’t miss out on this new episode of Dark Mode with John Coyle — What That Tongue Do? ———————————————————————————————— Connect with Zoe Kahn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
Nov 19, 2024•32 min
What loyalty rewards would P-Diddy get for buying all of Costco’s dildos and baby oil? Host John Coyle brings together Mike Nelson, co-founder of Four15 Digital Media Agency, and comedians Aaron Monte and Kyle Rehl for an unpredictable and hilarious conversation. The crew comes up with creative and funny ad pitches for brands like Costco, tactical backpacks, and even e-bikes without pedals. Things get livelier when they talk about P-Diddy buying bulk dildos and gallons of baby oil. Don’t miss ou...
Nov 12, 2024•39 min
In this episode of Dark Mode, John Coyle is joined by comedians Ben Gleib, Danny Jolles, and Lisa Wallen for a fun-filled conversation that mixes comedy and business. The comedians brainstorm ad ideas for products like Liquid Death, weed stash box, and Apple watch bands. Join the crew for a lively and unpredictable discussion filled with creative marketing concepts, behind-the-scenes stories from their comedy careers, and plenty of laughs along the way. Don’t miss out on this new episode of Dark...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Are you curious about the impulse buys comedians make? In this episode of Dark Mode, host John Coyle is joined by comedians Sean Millea, Andre de Freitas, and George Zacharopoulos to share their funniest and most unexpected purchases. From impulsive tattoos on first dates to spending on dating app boosts, the group dives into their quirky buying habits. Don’t miss out on this new episode of Dark Mode with John Coyle — The Craziest Impulse Buys from Comedians ———————————————————————————————— Conn...
Oct 29, 2024•46 min
In this brand new episode of Dark Mode, host John Coyle sits down with comedian and small business owner Aaron Putnam for a candid, comedic conversation about the ups and downs of running a cafe, working odd jobs, and the bizarre interactions that come with being a business owner. They share funny stories about unusual customer experiences, odd purchases, and the unique challenges of working in the food industry. Tune in for a lighthearted chat that brings humor to the highs and lows of business...
Oct 22, 2024•42 min
When comedians pitch ads... Ever wondered what happens when comedians brainstorm ad pitches? John Coyle, Sean Millea, Andre Freitas, and George Zacharopoulos bring humor to the table, coming up with wild ad ideas for brands like Ghost Bed and more. Tune in for creative ad concepts, hilarious takes on marketing, and insights on what makes ads go viral. Don’t miss out on this new episode of Dark Mode with John Coyle! ———————————————————————————————— Connect with Sean Millea: Instagram: https://www...
Oct 17, 2024•40 min
Comedy is all about timing, wit, and connection. So, what happens when AI tries to master something as nuanced as humor? In this episode, we bring together Tony Deyo and Wilfred Padua to tackle whether AI can truly generate humor. As AI pushes its way into content creation, marketing, and even entertainment, we dive deep into the real impacts of social media strategies. You’ll hear all about AI’s role in reshaping the way we build a following, and whether AI-driven content can really go toe-to-t...
Oct 08, 2024•55 min
