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Kristen Doute joins Josh Peck and Ben Soffer on the "Good Guys" podcast to discuss her new competition show, "The Goat." She describes the show's format, which is similar to "Backyard Survivor," and shares her experience filming it. The conversation then turns to the hierarchy of reality TV performers, with Kristen expressing her opinion on the different tiers of shows and performers. Josh and Ben then share their own "What the Nuts" moments of the week, with Josh recounting a bizarre encounter with a man watching the "Good Guys" podcast on full volume in a sauna and Ben sharing his frustration with people asking about their flights. The episode concludes with a discussion about the future of "Vanderpump Rules" and the possibility of a new season. The hosts encourage listeners to subscribe, watch, and rate the podcast on various platforms, including Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and TikTok.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the hosts of the podcast, Josh Peck and Ben Soffer, and their guest, Kristen Doute. They begin by discussing Kristen's recent experience on the new competition show "The Goat."

00:03:31

Kristen's TV Career

This Chapter delves into Kristen's television career, focusing on her experience on "The Goat" and her thoughts on the hierarchy of reality TV performers. She discusses the different tiers of shows and performers, expressing her opinion on the relative status of dating shows, competition shows, and docuseries.

00:07:47

The Goat: Filming Experience

This Chapter continues the discussion about "The Goat," with Kristen providing more details about the filming process. She shares her thoughts on the challenges, the living conditions, and the overall experience. She also compares it to other reality shows she has been on, such as "Vanderpump Rules."

00:11:27

What the Nuts

This Chapter introduces a new segment called "What the Nuts," where Josh and Ben share their own bizarre and frustrating experiences of the week. Josh recounts a man watching the "Good Guys" podcast on full volume in a sauna, while Ben expresses his frustration with people asking about their flights.

00:13:38

The Valley

This Chapter shifts the focus back to "Vanderpump Rules" and the new spin-off show, "The Valley." Kristen discusses her surprise at being cast on the show and her thoughts on the show's premise and potential.

00:22:41

Reality TV Dynamics

This Chapter explores the dynamics of reality TV, with Kristen discussing her experience on "Vanderpump Rules" and the challenges of navigating friendships and relationships on camera. She shares her perspective on the scapegoat phenomenon and the tendency for drama to unfold on reality shows.

00:28:07

Sponsors

This Chapter features a series of sponsorships, including KiwiCo, a subscription box service that delivers hands-on science and art projects for kids, and Liquid Death, a healthy beverage brand that makes mountain spring water, low sugar sodas, and low sugar ice tea.

00:47:46

Podcast Wrap-Up

This Chapter concludes the podcast episode with a call to action for listeners to subscribe, watch, and rate the podcast on various platforms, including Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and TikTok. The hosts also remind listeners to watch the podcast on Mondays and Thursdays and to give the episode five stars.

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Q&A

• What is the format of Kristen's new competition show, "The Goat"?

  The show is similar to "Backyard Survivor," with contestants competing in challenges and voting each other out. Each week, there is a solo challenge, and the winner becomes the "goat" of the episode. The goat then chooses their team for a team challenge, and the losing team faces elimination.

• What is Kristen's opinion on the hierarchy of reality TV performers?

  Kristen believes that there is a hierarchy among reality TV performers, with some shows and performers considered more prestigious than others. She feels that dating shows are generally considered less prestigious than competition shows and docuseries, but acknowledges that there are exceptions.

• What is Josh's "What the Nuts" moment of the week?

  Josh recounts a bizarre encounter with a man watching the "Good Guys" podcast on full volume in a sauna. He finds it strange that the man would be using technology in such a hot environment and criticizes him for not unplugging for 15 minutes.

• What is Ben's "What the Nuts" moment of the week?

  Ben expresses his frustration with people asking about their flights. He believes that flights are always bad and that there is no point in asking how someone's flight was.

• What is the future of "Vanderpump Rules"?

  According to TMZ, "Vanderpump Rules" is going on hiatus for the summer. Josh and Kristen speculate that the show will return after the summer, with new storylines and a fresh perspective. They believe that the show needs to move away from the Scandival drama and focus on new developments in the cast's lives.

• What is Kristen's advice for people who are dating?

  Kristen advises people to be honest about their preferences and quirks on dating apps. She believes that it is important to be upfront about things like not liking booths or not eating on first dates.

• What is Kristen's experience with eating on camera?

  Kristen reveals that "The Valley" is the first time she has ever truly eaten on camera. She used to avoid eating on camera because she didn't want to get food stuck in her teeth or ruin her lipstick. She and Luke have developed a strategy for eating quickly and discreetly during family dinners on the show.

• What is Josh's experience with contrast therapy?

  Josh shares his "What the Nuts" moment of the week, which involves a man watching the "Good Guys" podcast on full volume in a sauna. He finds it strange that the man would be using technology in such a hot environment and criticizes him for not unplugging for 15 minutes.

• What is Ben's opinion on flights?

  Ben believes that flights are always bad and that there is no point in asking how someone's flight was. He finds it frustrating that people continue to ask this question, even though the answer is always negative.

• What is Kristen's opinion on the new cast members of "The Valley"?

  Kristen expresses her admiration for the new cast members, particularly Nia, who she believes is brave for being honest about her postpartum depression. She also appreciates the normalcy that the new cast members bring to the show.

• How can listeners engage with the "Good Guys" podcast?

  Listeners are encouraged to subscribe, watch, and rate the podcast on various platforms, including Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and TikTok. They are also reminded to watch the podcast on Mondays and Thursdays and to give the episode five stars.

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