EP 703 - Unhappy In Hawaii
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In this final episode of The Pete and Sebastian Show before transitioning to SiriusXM, Pete Correale and Sebastian Maniscalco reflect on a recent vacation to Hawaii that turned sour, despite the idyllic setting. Pete recounts his frustrations with a flight plagued by a pungent armpit odor, a lack of coffee service until 6 a.m., and a hotel lobby with blue tape on a glass wall warning guests not to touch it. His rage peaks at the pool when he confronts a man who reserved 11 lounge chairs with beach towels, calling him a 'dick face' in a moment of volcanic frustration. The episode also explores deeper themes of modern anxiety, including a near-medical emergency when a nurse visiting Pete’s home breaks down in tears, leaving him paralyzed with indecision on how to respond. The hosts then pivot to broader cultural observations—how people no longer celebrate car purchases like in the 70s, the absurdity of clapping upon landing in Hawaii, and the emotional weight of dreams and near-death experiences. The episode closes with a heartfelt farewell, marking the end of 13 years of their podcast as they transition to a new platform, celebrating the journey while embracing change with humor and vulnerability.
Your vacation can be ruined not by the destination, but by small, cumulative frustrations like poor hotel management and inconsiderate guests.
In public spaces, people often prioritize personal comfort over shared community—like reserving 11 pool chairs with towels.
When someone is in emotional distress, offering water is a reflex, but it’s not always helpful—empathy and presence matter more.
Modern life has eroded the cultural significance of milestones like car purchases, which used to be communal celebrations.
The transition to a new platform doesn’t mean goodbye—it’s a move to a bigger house, not a death of the show.
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The Hawaii Trip: A Vacation That Wasn’t
“I laid into this guy at six o'clock in the morning by the pool so loud, Jackie said she heard it from the room. Called him a dick face. Grown man with kids. Couldn't believe it.”
The Flight from Hell: A Smell That Won’t Quit
“It was like fucking smelling salts. I mean, it jarred me awake, bro. I get up to let him sit down. The smell is so bad after he sits down, I don't even sit back down.”
The Pool Incident: 11 Chairs, One Man, and a Raging Outburst
“11? You're holding 11? Do you know how selfish it is, you fucking dick face? And I'm screaming at him.”
The Near-Heart Attack: When a Nurse Breaks Down
Pete shares a vulnerable moment when a nurse visiting his home for a blood draw suddenly breaks down in tears, leaving him frozen and unsure how to respond.
Cultural Shifts: From Car Celebrations to Silent Purchases
The hosts reflect on how societal norms have changed, particularly around car purchases and public displays of joy, contrasting the 70s with today’s quiet consumerism.
“This is the last Pete and Sebastian show. We are moving over to Sirius XM radio. You could catch us there, but this is the last show.”
“11? You're holding 11? Do you know how selfish it is, you fucking dick face? And I'm screaming at him.”
“I laid into this guy at six o'clock in the morning by the pool so loud, Jackie said she heard it from the room. Called him a dick face. Grown man with kids. Couldn't believe it.”
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