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Will & Rusty's Playdate

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Rusty Featherstone and Willy Donnellon change the world one episode at a time through groundbreaking innovation and mind-altering quips and whims.
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Episodes

strider wilson unlocks the best kept bedroom secret

Strider Wilson returns to the pod to dive into TikTok conspiracies, the mystery of Randy Jackson, throat singing and more. Rusty recaps his Florida trip, where he caught his first alligator, while Strider shares his unusual take on what to do with certain backyard treasures. The boys also get creative, drafting sex positions and music playlists that don’t exist, and introduce their latest favorite guys. You’re not gonna want to miss this. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdat...

Oct 09, 20241 hr 50 minEp. 58

dylan gossett invents new sayings

Country singer-songwriter Dylan Gossett joins Will and Rusty to talk about his rise to fame since blowing up in 2023, from life on tour to playing Stagecoach next spring. Dylan shares his journey from working operations at the F1 track in Austin to having a full-circle moment when he performed the National Anthem there. The boys also test Dylan on ‘Coal’ trivia, play ‘Name that Dylan!’, and take a look at some of the coolest Instagram DMs Dylan’s received. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcod...

Oct 07, 20241 hr 7 min

creating the most INSANE fantasy football rules

In this week’s wild Playdate, the duo takes you on a ride through everything from bees on a leash and mini golf shenanigans to the Menendez brothers Netflix series, and how Rusty nearly put a hole in his finger. They also dive into the awkwardness of forgetting birthdays and debate the true point of banana bread. Plus, they wrap up by drafting new hit game shows and sharing the very best fantasy football rules. Buckle up, Playmates—this episode is all over the place in the best way possible! FOL...

Oct 02, 20241 hr 48 minEp. 57

'the office' star creed bratton shuts down a sacrificial cult

Musician and star of "The Office" Creed Bratton sits down with Will and Rusty to talk about his upcoming album "Tao Pop" (releasing this Friday, September 27th!). Creed tells them about a wild journey abroad with just $25 and discusses his time playing in The Grass Roots. He shares how meditation has shaped his life and tells a never-before-heard story involving Ricky Gervais and a small dog. Creed also reflects on how "The Office" left a lasting imprint on his soul, has some fun playing Creed, ...

Sep 26, 202449 min

credit card roulette took over my life

Will and Rusty take listeners on a nostalgic ride through middle school trends and reflect on their college experiences. Willy also explains his beef with Credit Card Roulette and shares the hilarious story of a bed-wetting mishap. Later, the boys pitch creative business ideas and draft some killer country songs that don’t exist. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod BUY OUR SHIRT: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/new-arrivals/products/will-rustys-bridge-co USE BETMGM...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 56

saving a pop star from a poop nightmare

Happy first birthday to Playdate. The boys celebrate by predicting which costumes will be hot this Halloween, sharing smiles over their favorite fall traditions, and reminiscing over the Medieval times. Rusty also admits to getting bullied by high schoolers and Willy reveals why he almost bought a landline. Enjoy! FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod BUY OUR SHIRT: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/new-arrivals/products/will-rustys-bridge-co HEAD TO https://rikispirit...

Sep 18, 20241 hr 38 minEp. 55

will perfectly predicts the next year of his life

Will turns 24 and reflects on the highlights of his past year. The boys catch up on their rad weekend in Austin, TX, including meeting country star Dylan Gossett. They also share stories of their first time getting drunk, sketchy weed dealers, and Christmas starting early in Venezuela. Playdate 54 wraps up with more 'guys that rock,' trick plays that don’t exist, and advice no one has ever given. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod SUPPORT LAURA DONNELLON FOR BEST BUDDI...

Sep 11, 20241 hr 44 minEp. 54

a chat with mt. joy's matt quinn

Mt. Joy’s frontman, Matt Quinn, joins Will and Rusty for a special bonus playdate. Matt shares what Mt. Joy is up to, talks about writing songs like “Julia” and “Jenny Jenkins,” and tells stories from the road. He opens up about his time at the Fiserv Forum and participates in a classic game of “Name that Johnson.” We hope you enjoy this extra episode – we’ll be back to our regular programming next Wednesday! FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod FOLLOW MATT: https://www....

Sep 05, 20241 hr 12 min

we wrote the best new sitcoms of 2024

The gang discusses Will’s pee nightmare at trivia, Rusty’s newfound discovery of online shopping, and John Cena’s impact on society. One Playmate invents Uber for Moms, while another admits to running away from a hookup. Finally, the boys draft words that are perfectly named and write the best new sitcom plots of 2024. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod BUY OUR CARD GAME AT TARGET, AVAILABLE IN-STORE AND ONLINE https://www.target.com/p/almost-friday-by-what-do-you-meme...

Sep 04, 20241 hr 33 minEp. 53

rusty opens up about finding soldiers in his bedroom

Will hung out with Creed Bratton at a Mt. Joy concert, Rusty built a functional Lego lighthouse, and Lauren’s waitress ate her food. The boys talk bunk beds, a barefoot Jacob Elordi, Bailey’s in your coffee, and guys who think they’re vampires. They also draft a classic segment, slang words that don’t exist, as well as some folklore that doesn’t exist. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special surprise! FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod SUPPORT LAURA DONNE...

Aug 28, 20241 hr 38 minEp. 52

hivemind drafts country songs

Will and Rusty are joined by Riley Savage and Graydon Weaver of Hivemind TV! The boys discuss growing up in Toledo, Ohio, share their thoughts on Ty Pennington, and break down Playdate’s second beef with Venice party goers. They also pitch their best business ideas, talk nightlife in Detroit, and Riley recounts a mouse nightmare in an old apartment. Plus, Hivemind weighs in on a jaw-dropping fan-submitted story before drafting country songs and sayings that don’t exist. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https...

Aug 21, 20242 hr 5 minEp. 51

tragedy on the jumbotron

Will and Rusty debrief their epic day at the Rams game, discuss BBLs, and gaslight Lauren. They also show each other more awesome guys, and prank call madness ensues over a second-story deck. The boys share their favorite wives’ tales, draft the best playground games, and debate on whether or not their Playmates are a**holes. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod HEAD TO https://rikispirits.com/ TO FIND OUT WHERE TO GET RIKI NEAR YOU. FOLLOW @FRIDAY.BEERS AND @RIKISPIRITS...

Aug 14, 20241 hr 43 minEp. 50

will got blocked by his hero

Will is back from the oil painting and the gang has their first beef as a podcast… with a high-profile celebrity. The boys struggle to understand what the deal is with Carl’s Jr., Rusty talks about stinking up a locker in high school and Willy almost gets upgraded on a flight. They also debut a brand new prank call segment, and it goes horribly! Finally, Will and Rusty draft YouTube pranks that don’t exist and share their favorite drinking games. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page...

Aug 07, 20241 hr 36 minEp. 49

liam cullagh addresses helen kellering allegations

Will is stuck in an oil painting while Liam Cullagh joins Rusty for their 48th Playdate. The boys talk Glen Powell, rats, and getting way too high. They also hear an AITA scenario involving a sexist, give their take on buzzcuts, and compare childhood playground games. The episode wraps with an epic draft of documentaries that don’t exist and trends that Liam and Rusty think will be huge this year. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod FOLLOW LIAM: https://www.instagram.co...

Jul 31, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 48

The Woodpecker’s Tongue

The gang reminisces on one of their first Playdates, Will relives a key nightmare, and Rusty tells the legend of Sequin Lighthouse (again). The boys also break down ‘cousin face’, hear a crazy AITA involving a pee kink, and predict what their wives are doing as they speak. Episode 47 wraps with a killer draft of things that should be illegal and MrBeast videos that don’t exist. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod CONTROL BODY ODOR ANYWHERE WITH @SHOP.MANDO AND GET $5 OF...

Jul 24, 20241 hr 38 minEp. 47

Uphill Bobsled

The gang talks about getting in a car accident, Rusty leaving The Rolling Stones concert after three songs, Lil Huddy and Glen Powell’s respective posses, and much more. They also dive into Playmate pitches, am I the a**hole scenarios, and everyone’s favorite segment, Teach Me Something. The boys wrap up the episode by drafting Disney shows and Olympic events that don’t exist. It’s loads of fun. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod HEAD TO http://www.drinktriple.com/play...

Jul 17, 20241 hr 58 minEp. 46

No Pacific Reason

Will is publicly humiliated for a seemingly routine grocery store purchase. Rusty nearly causes irreparable damage to their buddy Brett’s face. The boys come up with boat names and call out some sayings that make no sense. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod HEAD TO http://www.drinktriple.com/playdate TO GET 10% OFF THE ORIGINAL HIGH SELTZER USING CODE: PLAYDATE. 0% HANGOVER, 100% SOCIAL. HEAD TO https://rikispirits.com/ TO FIND OUT WHERE TO GET RIKI NEAR YOU. FOLLOW @F...

Jul 10, 20241 hr 33 minEp. 45

Mint Romney

Happy Fourth of July, playmates. Will breaks down his weekend in Minnesota, Rusty confesses to a violation of airplane etiquette, and the boys invent fun new all-American drinks. They once again become embroiled in a poop-related drama, and field a call from one of the involved parties. Will and Rusty draft Fourth of July traditions and constitutional amendments that don’t exist, and wrap things up with a riveting game of American trivia. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdat...

Jul 03, 20241 hr 47 minEp. 44

Ding Dong Hitched

Will and Rusty discuss nightmare taxi rides, discovering hidden treasure and stealing concert seats from the handicapped. They field pitches from the playmates, hear some AITA stories from Denmark, and also learn how farting can get you a manor in England. The boys also draft biblical stories and romantic comedies don’t exist. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod HEAD TO http://www.drinktriple.com/playdate TO GET 10% OFF THE ORIGINAL HIGH SELTZER USING CODE: PLAYDATE. 0%...

Jun 26, 20241 hr 49 minEp. 43

Loose Camels with Lil Sasquatch

Lil Sasquatch, stand-up comedian and host of Son of a Boy Dad podcast, joins Will and Rusty for the long-awaited Jackie Robinson episode. The boys draft sayings that don’t exist, write more country songs, and get Sas’s take on Playmate dilemmas. They also discuss the unfortunate act of sh*tting yourself and how a camel got loose at Cedar Point. FOLLOW LIL SAS: https://www.instagram.com/lilsasquatch666/ FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod HEAD TO http://www.drinktriple.c...

Jun 19, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 42

The Dancing Plague of 1518

Rusty teaches the gang about the dancing plague of 1518, Will opens up about his Fortnite intervention, and Lauren recounts a crime she witnessed over the weekend. The boys also draft new names for stupid words and discuss their favorite local delicacies from different cities. BUY OUR SHIRT: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/new-arrivals/products/will-rustys-bridge-co FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod HEAD TO http://www.drinktriple.com/playdate TO GET 10% OFF THE O...

Jun 12, 20241 hr 35 minEp. 41

Halfway to Horse Town with Luke Null

Luke Null, actor and comedian, joins the pod to serenade the boys and help them write love songs that don’t exist. They also draft children’s books that don’t exist and discuss Will getting bullied by teenagers. Luke tells us about his experience working on Saturday Night Live and what the original Four Loko was like. FOLLOW LUKE: https://www.instagram.com/luke_null FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod HEAD TO http://www.drinktriple.com/playdate TO GET 10% OFF THE ORIGIN...

Jun 05, 20242 hr 21 minEp. 40

Pigs in a Trench Coat

Willy is upset at Rusty’s Delta Platinum upgrade, Lauren can’t stop yawning, and the boys assess the morality of stealing someone else’s sandwich at Jersey Mike’s. They show each other more awesome guys, draft Bob Marley songs that don’t exist, and decide which words should be spelled differently. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod HEAD TO http://www.drinktriple.com/playdate TO GET 10% OFF THE ORIGINAL HIGH SELTZER USING CODE: PLAYDATE. 0% HANGOVER, 100% SOCIAL. GO TO ...

May 29, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 39

Cousin Island with Chet Collins

Will and Rusty are joined by their pal Chet Collins, known for his award-winning portrayal of business magnate Royce du Pont. They break down some fun stories from the weekend, introduce each other to some guys who most certainly rock, and draft sayings and reality TV shows that don’t exist. Our building’s repair man even makes an exciting cameo. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod HEAD TO http://www.drinktriple.com/PLAYDATE TO GET 10% OFF THE ORIGINAL HIGH SELTZER USIN...

May 22, 20241 hr 46 minEp. 38

Milkshake Attack

Will survives a milkshake attack, Rusty has a bad experience at Starbucks, and the boys field some of their most baller callers to date. Lauren clicks on the mouse so much that the boys have a freak out. They draft Stephen King books that don’t exist and predict the biggest baby names of 2025. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod HEAD TO http://www.drinktriple.com/PLAYDATE TO GET 10% OFF THE ORIGINAL HIGH SELTZER USING CODE: PLAYDATE. 0% HANGOVER, 100% SOCIAL. VISIT www....

May 15, 20241 hr 53 minEp. 37

A Horse Named Hal

Will and Rusty catch up with a past AITA caller and hear a playmate’s heavy metal song inspired by one of Will’s sayings. The boys also dive into more airport talk, show off the Best Guys Ever, and draft Dr. Seuss Books as well as sitcoms that don’t exist. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod HEAD TO http://www.drinktriple.com/PLAYDATE TO GET 10% OFF THE ORIGINAL HIGH SELTZER USING CODE: PLAYDATE. 0% HANGOVER, 100% SOCIAL. DOWNLOAD THE APP AND USE CODE PLAYDATE TO BOOK Y...

May 08, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 36

If Fish Liked Beer

The gang talks scooter wipeouts, Will’s epic kegger, and mastering the art of phone conversations with women. Will Angus joins to brainstorm things that need better names. Per usual, they hear pitches from the playmates, as well as one of the best AITA phone calls to date, which involves a sorority scandal. The boys then teach each other facts about WWII, Canadian football, and the Best Guys Ever. Finally, they draft more country songs and slang words that don’t exist. Jam-packed episode. FOLLOW...

May 01, 20241 hr 43 minEp. 35

The Year of 12 Kings with Strider Wilson

Will and Rusty welcome comedian and host of the History is Dank podcast Strider Wilson. The boys discuss a first date flop, the worst guys they’ve ever seen, and a playmate’s bizarre interaction with the season one winner of Survivor. Rusty also surprises Willy with a cameo from Turkish Quandale Dingle and the guys draft slang words & moments from history that don’t exist. FOLLOW STRIDER: https://www.instagram.com/stridershredsallday/ FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdat...

Apr 24, 20242 hrEp. 34

If My Tractor Could Talk

Will and Rusty engage in banter about swingers, navigating first dates, atomic wedgies, and who would make the better father. They also call another Playmate, exchange knowledge, and embark on a whimsical journey drafting imaginary country songs and music festivals. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod HEAD TO http://www.drinktriple.com/playdate TO GET 10% OFF THE ORIGINAL HIGH SELTZER USING CODE: PLAYDATE. 0% HANGOVER, 100% SOCIAL. DOWNLOAD THE APP AND USE CODE PLAYDATE...

Apr 17, 20241 hr 40 minEp. 33

Are we human? Or are we dancer?

Will and Rusty call two playmates for another crazy round of AITA, discuss song lyrics that make no sense, and draft Pokémon that don’t exist. This episode also contains an insane story about a sh*t-smearing disaster. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/playdatepod HEAD TO http://www.drinktriple.com/playdate TO GET 10% OFF THE ORIGINAL HIGH SELTZER USING CODE: PLAYDATE. 0% HANGOVER, 100% SOCIAL. VISIT MANSCAPED.COM/TCS TO LEARN HOW TO “CHECK YO’ SELF” FOR EARLY SIGNS OF CANCER. USE...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 32
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