#401: Goodfella's But They're In Love
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In this chaotic and hilarious episode of Hey Riddle Riddle, hosts JPC, Matt Orify, and Aaron Keith dive into a surreal mix of absurd riddles, pop culture parody, and meta-commentary. The episode begins with a prank: the hosts are lured into reviewing 1980s porn parodies like 'Sherlock Bones' and 'Missionary Impossible'—only to learn it was all a setup for a regular podcast episode. The conversation spirals into a series of increasingly bizarre riddles, including 'What has a stem but no roots?' (a brain) and 'What has a stem but no rose?' (a wine glass), leading to a mock wine tasting scene where the hosts complain about plastic Olive Garden-style glasses. The episode features sponsor segments for Found (a financial app with a vampire mascot), Quince (a sustainable fashion brand), and Rocket Money (a subscription cancellation app), each with humorous, self-aware ad reads. A standout moment is the 'Rattle Rattle' word game hosted by Sandy, where listeners must transform words like 'armor' into 'armchair' by replacing one letter with a drink. The episode ends with a playful voicemail from a law student and a Patreon tease for the 'Who Wants To Be A JPCillionaire' game show. Throughout, the hosts blend intellectual playfulness with slapstick humor, celebrating absurdity as a form of connection.
Use humor and absurdity to disarm expectations—this episode started as a fake 'Review Crew' segment but became a highlight of genuine creativity.
Riddles and word games can be powerful tools for bonding and mental stimulation when framed as playful challenges.
Sponsor integrations work best when they match the show’s tone—Found’s vampire Dracula and Quince’s minimalist style feel like natural extensions of the podcast’s aesthetic.
The 'Rattle Rattle' game is a clever, repeatable format that could be expanded into a standalone series.
Patreon content should feel exclusive and fun—'Who Wants To Be A JPCillionaire' turns fan engagement into a game show experience.
The Prank Review Crew
“This isn't even a Review Crew episode. I made you guys watch those 80s pornos for absolutely nothing.”
Riddles, Rants, and Wine Glasses
“These are more in the bad cup varietal. And when she says Olive Garden glasses, these are plastic Olive Garden kids cups with what looks like kind of... projections of maps of Italy on them and breadsticks.”
Sponsor Shenanigans: Found, Quince, and Rocket Money
“I want to say. So take back control of your business today. Open a found account for free at found.com.”
Rattle Rattle: The Word Game
“Change the word Judean to a letter in Judean to get to a Midwestern city to get a 20th century actor. It's not Judi Dench. I may have heard someone say the right answer. Judy Greer. No? No, it's Judean. Change one letter to a Midwestern city to get a 20th century actor.”
Voicemail, Patreon, and Final Jokes
A law student’s voicemail joke about 'free enforcement judicial review' leads to a lighthearted discussion about laws to abolish. The episode ends with a Patreon tease for 'Who Wants To Be A JPCillionaire' and a playful 'Goodfellas' love confession.
“This isn't even a Review Crew episode. I made you guys watch those 80s pornos for absolutely nothing.”
“Change the word Judean to a letter in Judean to get to a Midwestern city to get a 20th century actor. It's not Judi Dench. I may have heard someone say the right answer. Judy Greer. No? No, it's Judean.”
“We trapped these podcast hosts in a financial dependent prison where they have to answer riddles or get an office job.”
Hosts
Guest
JPC
person
Aaron Keith
person
Matt Orify
person
Sandy
person
Rattle Rattle
media
Found
brand
Letterboxd
other
Quince
brand
Thomas Hayden Church
person
Rocket Money
brand
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