Shitting Gold w/ David Cross | Your Mom's House Ep. 856
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In this episode of Your Mom's House, hosts Christina P. and Tom Segura welcome comedian David Cross for a wild, boundary-pushing conversation that veers from absurd humor to deep personal reflections. The hour-long chat begins with promotional plugs for upcoming shows, a storytelling series, and a Wayfair sale, before diving into a series of bizarre internet phenomena: a Christian influencer who alternates between uplifting sermons and explicit erotic content, a man who performs self-inflicted dental extractions with pliers, and a quadriplegic man who uses his head to shoot a gun and play cornhole. Cross shares his own journey through academia—failing math, being rejected from Denver University, and eventually finding success through unconventional means like buying a boating magazine to pass a class. He also discusses his love for standing-room-only comedy shows, his unique stage persona, and his fascination with body modification, gold-dipped food, and the surreal world of TikTok. The episode culminates in a surreal montage of curated TikToks, including a man claiming to be 17 at 37, a man with painted tattoos, and a woman with a blender in her hair, all while Cross reflects on identity, authenticity, and the strange beauty of human eccentricity.
Stand-up comedy thrives in standing-room-only venues for a more intimate, energetic connection with the audience.
Math struggles don't define intelligence—David Cross failed algebra multiple times but found success through unconventional paths.
The internet reveals the full spectrum of human behavior, from extreme self-expression to bizarre fetishes and body mods.
Authenticity is more valuable than perfection—whether in comedy, relationships, or personal style.
Wealth and status often come with absurd rituals, like eating $1,770 gold-dipped burgers just to prove you can afford it.
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Opening Hype & Promos
The episode kicks off with promotional announcements for upcoming shows, the YMH storytelling series, and a Wayfair sale. Hosts tease the show's tone: 'a crisis happening in the world' and 'hard-hitting, real stuff.'
The Internet's Darkest Corners
“I don't think most women would be like, that's exactly what I fucking want. I mean, because women can get laid any time. All times are times I can get laid.”
Self-Harm & Survival
“Toothache gone. Yeah the toothache goes away when you rip it out with a pair of pliers. A lot of people don't know that.”
The Quadriplegic Gunman
“He's like, I'm into killing people and cornhole. Yeah, I know. It's sort of like David who's like the Lord will bless you and I want to eat your ass.”
David Cross: The Man Behind the Mask
“I just lubed him up a little bit. Greased his behind. You know, I was going to say, because I saw the special before it went public.”
“Toothache gone. Yeah the toothache goes away when you rip it out with a pair of pliers. A lot of people don't know that.”
“He's like, I'm into killing people and cornhole. Yeah, I know. It's sort of like David who's like the Lord will bless you and I want to eat your ass.”
“I can't imagine the regret. If you do regret it later, of like, God. Where? Where do you see it? Where's the potential regret? Just the eyes.”
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