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Distractible: Season 2

50 episodes Premiered Mar 27, 2022 Updated Nov 5, 2026

In the second season of the Distractible podcast, hosts Mark Fischbach, Bob Muyskens, and Wade Barnes return to continue their series of discussions. As they embark on their second year of production, the narrative arc of the season focuses on the trio beginning to blur the lines between equality among themselves. The program remains a space for the three friends to engage in thoughtful conversations regarding funny,

Previously on Distractible

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series features three primary hosts: Mark Fischbach, Bob Muyskens, and Wade Barnes.
  • ⚡ The podcast functions as a space for the hosts to discuss funny and interesting stories from everyday life.
  • ⚡ A core element of the show is the hosts reminding each other that they are not as smart as they think.
  • ⚡ The program originated in 2021 as a space for thoughtful discussions and comedic commentary.
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Season overview

In the second season of the Distractible podcast, hosts Mark Fischbach, Bob Muyskens, and Wade Barnes return to continue their series of discussions. As they embark on their second year of production, the narrative arc of the season focuses on the trio beginning to blur the lines between equality among themselves. The program remains a space for the three friends to engage in thoughtful conversations regarding funny, unusual, or otherwise interesting stories derived from everyday life. Throughout these episodes, the hosts utilize the platform as an opportunity to remind one another that they are not as intelligent as they might believe themselves to be. The season maintains the established format of the series, which features the three hosts acting as the primary participants in these comedic and conversational exchanges. By continuing their collaborative dynamic, the hosts explore various topics while navigating the shifting power balance and interpersonal relationships that define their ongoing project. The season serves as a progression of the podcast's established premise, emphasizing the hosts' shared history and their commitment to examining the mundane and the absurd through their distinct, conversational approach to storytelling and humor.

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2·E1 Mytharc

Superstitions

Mar 27, 2022 · 64 min

Bob hosts while Wade reveals his secrets for the Cincinnati Bengals' future success in football, and Mark theorizes that human compulsions might come from a simulation.

S2·E2 Core

Self Confidence

Apr 3, 2022 · 67 min

Wade wonders where he and the guys got their confidence, while Mark and Bob share their tips for public speaking and dealing with self-doubt.

S2·E3 Core

We Die On Your Hills

Apr 10, 2022 · 64 min

Inspired by the guys' previous discussion about their own hot takes, they scour the Distractible subreddit in search of hills that the listeners will die on, and discuss whether or

S2·E4 Core

Serotonin

Apr 17, 2022 · 70 min

From TikToks with bad auto-tune, to nostalgic educational computer games, the guys dive into what gives them a serotonin boost.

S2·E5 Core

Oh No, The Future UwU

Apr 24, 2022 · 58 min

The guys discuss fears of things yet to come, while Mark struggles to keep Wade on topic.

S2·E6 Core

Aliens Among Us

May 1, 2022 · 62 min

Does our solar system have a tenth planet? Are there really UFOs flying around earth? And what the hell is a tardigrade? The guys answer all these questions and more while discussi

S2·E7 Core

So Bad It's Good

May 8, 2022 · 64 min

Junk food, the Scary Movie franchise, Slenderman, sometimes things are so bad they might just be good after all.

S2·E8 Core

Wade's Secret Words

May 15, 2022 · 57 min

In this new episode format, Judge Wade let's the listeners in on his secret points system, but leaves Mark and Bob in the dark as they struggle to collect as many points as they ca

S2·E9 Core

F*ck You Energy

May 22, 2022 · 57 min

The guys discuss times in their life where their pure rage and annoyance were transformed in the most interesting and productive of ways.

S2·E10 Core

We Got Screwed

May 29, 2022 · 77 min

Labyrinthian healthcare services, customer service "assistance", and unobserved restaurant reservations: the guys talk about specific times they've been screwed over by life.

S2·E11 Core

The Bobs & The Bees

Jun 5, 2022 · 71 min

In yet another classic episode revolving around Bob, Mark and Wade are assigned the responsibility of raising Bob throughout his childhood and teaching him important life lessons a

S2·E12 Core

Who's The Worst

Jun 12, 2022 · 66 min

The guys play a game of "Morals or NO Morals" and end up focusing on the latter.

S2·E13 Core

Don't Laugh

Jun 20, 2022 · 57 min

Wade creates a new points system once again, pitting Mark's laughter against Bob's laughter.

S2·E14 Core

The Atrocities Of Summer

Jun 26, 2022 · 80 min

Bob and Wade trade stories about summer injuries, while Mark deviates into delusion.

S2·E15 Core

Anything Goes

Jul 3, 2022 · 57 min

Mark leaves things up to chance for Bob and Wade in this new game mode featuring a blaring alarm and randomly generated countdowns.

S2·E16 Core

Worst World Records

Jul 10, 2022 · 74 min

Bob shares the story of Sir Hugh Beaver, while Mark and Wade compete to find the most shocking and disturbing World Records.

S2·E17 Mytharc

Conspiracy Theories

Jul 17, 2022 · 62 min

The Aladdin Exception, Ghost Kitchens, Edward Snowden and The NSA: the guys dive deep (but not too deep) into some of their favorite conspiracy theories.

S2·E18 Core

Before We Die

Jul 24, 2022 · 59 min

The boys play Hot or Not: Bucket List Edition, plus share some of their personal Bucket List items.

S2·E19 Core

The Boys Bet It All

Jul 31, 2022 · 73 min

Mark whips up a new timed game mode where Bob and Wade race to Google topics. The slower they take to find their topic, the more points they get deducted and added to the winners p

S2·E20 Core

Fast Food Tier List

Aug 7, 2022 · 89 min

The legendary Raising Cane's, the classic McDonald's, the scarce Fazoli's: see where the boys rank these and many other fast food spots.

S2·E21 Core

The Distractible Game Show

Aug 14, 2022 · 68 min

Bob prompts Mark and Wade to share their favorite game shows, then surprises them with his own game show for them to compete in.

S2·E22 Core

Bob Doesn't Know

Aug 21, 2022 · 57 min

Instead of dual hosting, Mark and Wade compete in a secret game of their own, leaving Bob in the dark.

S2·E23 Core

Go With Your Guy

Aug 28, 2022 · 64 min

Door-to-door salesman, house parties going too far, love at first sight: today the guys talk about the accuracy of their gut feelings.

S2·E24 Core

Musical Memories

Sep 4, 2022 · 65 min

First kisses, funny dances, going on stage: today the guys talk certain songs that transport them to specific life moments.

S2·E25 Core

Solving The Unsolvable

Sep 11, 2022 · 68 min

Why humans sleep, the creator of the universe, alien life: today the guys attempt to solve these great mysteries.

S2·E26 Core

Broken News

Sep 18, 2022 · 63 min

In the spirit of the Distractible Live episodes on the Distractible Youtube channel, Mark takes Bob and Wade through a variety of headlines and news articles. Riffing ensues.

S2·E27 Core

Video Game Tier List

Sep 25, 2022 · 75 min

Bob's hot take on Pokémon, Markiplier's true feelings on Five Nights at Freddy's, find out where the guys rank these games and more.

S2·E28 Core

Naked

Oct 2, 2022 · 110 min

The guys share awkward spa stories, then rank the best/worst places to be naked.

S2·E29 Core

The Bait Debate

Oct 9, 2022 · 63 min

Today the guys troll specific media fandoms by giving them hot take bait.

S2·E30 Core

Big Or Small

Oct 16, 2022 · 86 min

What is better, big or small? Today the guys decide once and for all by giving their personal opinions prompted by Bob's list of items.

S2·E31 Core

Change

Oct 23, 2022 · 71 min

Recorded live and with the guys in the same room for the first time in 5 years, today Wade throws it back to tour with a favorite improv game... CHANGE!

S2·E32 Core

Candy Tier List

Oct 30, 2022 · 87 min

Today the guys compile a contentious tier list about all different kinds of candy, just in time for Halloween.

S2·E33 Core

Devil's Advocate

Nov 6, 2022 · 64 min

Mark invites Bob and Wade to alternate playing the Devil's Advocate for a variety of agreed upon, and not so agreed upon social norms and behaviors.

S2·E34 Core

Would You Rather

Nov 13, 2022 · 62 min

Bob forces Mark and Wade to pick their poison, having to decide between several pairs of awful scenarios.

S2·E35 Core

Thank You

Nov 20, 2022 · 65 min

Today the guys celebrate Thanksgiving with genuine outpourings of gratitude, which Mark the host, of course, converts to numerical point values.

S2·E37 Core

One Paw In The Grave

Dec 4, 2022 · 62 min

Wade's emotional roller coaster of a story takes center stage as he explains the strange coincidences surrounding a close call with his beloved cat. Oh, and Bob gives a fridge upda

S2·E38 Core

We're NOT Getting Old

Dec 11, 2022 · 66 min

Bob takes Mark and Wade through a list of strange, unorthodox and disgusting anti-aging methods to decide if the treatments are worthwhile.

S2·E39 Core

Don't Say Christmas

Dec 19, 2022 · 62 min

Wade's Secret Words is back, but this time there's only a single word in the game: Christmas.

S2·E40 Core

The Perfect Day

Dec 25, 2022 · 65 min

Bob and Wade derail Mark's profound and dedicated search for the perfect day upon which to base your life in the new year and beyond.

S2·E41 Core

Good Bad Habits

Jan 1, 2023 · 70 min

You know the guys are getting older, but now it's time they try to convince you their bad habits are actually good.

S2·E42 Core

You Member?

Jan 8, 2023 · 71 min

Bob gives an update on his newborn baby, James, then pivots the topic to memory. The guys then discuss some of their first memories and how they think memories actually work.

S2·E43 Core

The Ick

Jan 15, 2023 · 59 min

Inspired by a post from the official Distractible subreddit, the guys discuss things that give them the ever illusive, yet always unnerving "ick".

S2·E44 Core

Bob's Baby

Jan 22, 2023 · 89 min

In an episode that takes a more serious turn, Bob recounts the unexpected and emotionally taxing circumstances surrounding his son's birth, and how they affected him and his wife.

S2·E45 Core

Wade's Silly Choices

Jan 29, 2023 · 62 min

A major tone switch from the last episode, Wade is hosting and makes Mark and Bob talk through strange and hilarious scenarios. From having the worst super power imaginable, to liv

S2·E46 Core

Friendship Test: Mark Edition

Feb 5, 2023 · 72 min

Who is the better friend? Today, Bob and Wade's friendship with Mark is put to the test via some Mark-based trivia.

S2·E47 Core

Profession Confessions

Feb 12, 2023 · 72 min

Bob hosts a conversation about uncomfortable job stories, embarking the guys on a wild trip down memory lane.

S2·E48 Core

The Masks We Wear

Feb 19, 2023 · 57 min

On a more serious note than normal, the guys discuss the metaphorical mask, which social situations we put our masks on for, and whether those masked versions of ourselves are real

S2·E49 Mytharc

Distractible: The Musical

Feb 26, 2023 · 60 min

The guys star in an improvised musical about video games, news, or anything else that comes to mind.

S2·E50 Mytharc

The Emmy Losing Episode

Mar 5, 2023 · 67 min

Another classic Wade episode with an excellent topic: making the perfect video game. Except it goes horribly wrong. Or does it? Because during today's conversation, no one can seem

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