Distractible: Season 3
The third season of the Distractible podcast continues the series' established format featuring hosts Mark Fischbach, Bob Muyskens, and Wade Barnes. As the program progresses into this installment, the hosts have transitioned to a new distribution model, specifically operating under Spotify exclusivity. The series maintains its core premise as a dedicated space for the three friends to engage in thoughtful discussion
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is hosted by Mark Fischbach, Bob Muyskens, and Wade Barnes.
- The show functions as a space for discussions on funny and interesting everyday stories.
- The hosts use the platform to challenge each other's intelligence and perceptions.
- The podcast has officially transitioned to a Spotify exclusive distribution model.
Season overview
The third season of the Distractible podcast continues the series' established format featuring hosts Mark Fischbach, Bob Muyskens, and Wade Barnes. As the program progresses into this installment, the hosts have transitioned to a new distribution model, specifically operating under Spotify exclusivity. The series maintains its core premise as a dedicated space for the three friends to engage in thoughtful discussions regarding funny, unusual, or otherwise interesting stories derived from everyday life. Beyond the narrative content, the show serves as a recurring opportunity for the hosts to challenge one another and reflect on their own intellectual limitations, often reminding each other that they are not as smart as they might believe. By balancing comedic banter with personal anecdotes, the season sustains the established dynamic between the three long-time friends. The focus remains on their conversational chemistry as they navigate various topics, providing listeners with a consistent experience that aligns with the established tone of the previous seasons while adapting to the requirements of their exclusive platform partnership.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Am I The Asshole?
Mar 8, 2023 · 80 min
A special mid-week episode, today the guys celebrate their first VIDEO PODCAST (video available only on Spotify!), by digging through the r/AmItheAsshole reddit page! P.S. New epi
Good Advice?
Mar 12, 2023 · 67 min
Heads or tales, good or bad, riddles or rhymes?!? Find out on today's episode... Also, Wade has Covid. P.S. Don't forget to look out for another new Distractible episode Friday!
The Shoe Game
Mar 16, 2023 · 70 min
Mark and Wade are getting married?!? Well, not exactly, but Bob still wants them to get to know each other using a fun wedding shower game.
The Fairest Episode Ever
Mar 19, 2023 · 68 min
Joking jokers joking about jokers and joker-ing each other's jokers... but, trust us, it's fair.
Just Relax
Mar 23, 2023 · 73 min
If you can believe it, today the constantly distracted boys ~attempt~ to guide each other in some calming and vaguely focused meditations.
Self Actualization
Mar 26, 2023 · 64 min
Today, supremely confident host, Wade, challenges contestants Mark and Bob to get vulnerable and talk about the insecurities around their achievements.
Wonders Of Our World
Mar 30, 2023 · 84 min
Mark and Wade compete, pitching various monuments, achievements, and artifacts, hoping to make them onto Bob's list for the seven new wonders of ~their~ world.
Video Game Tier List (Part 2)
Apr 2, 2023 · 80 min
Wade celebrates his birthday (sort of) by continuing the burls' video game tier list.
Would You Rather (Part 2)
Apr 6, 2023 · 78 min
The dudes are back to continue where they left their all-telling game of Would You Rather.
Our Firsts
Apr 9, 2023 · 70 min
Bob, Mark, and Wade reminisce, cringe, and sing about some of their first experiences.
Wade's Questions
Apr 13, 2023 · 72 min
Much like his fashion sense, Wade's topic today is... just a random collection of things he threw together.
Million Dollars, But...
Apr 16, 2023 · 79 min
Mark offers the guys 1 million dollars, but for weird consequences. The coin flip at the beginning? Nah, that's not important at all.
Who's Better
Apr 20, 2023 · 73 min
Today, Mark and Wade die. Yes, you read that right. And Bob, the celestial arbiter, decides what becomes of them: the good place or the bad place?
Riddles & Rhymes
Apr 23, 2023 · 60 min
Two hosts! One of them speaks in riddles, the other speaks in rhymes...
Ohio Stuff
Apr 27, 2023 · 68 min
The boys talk Ohio like only true Ohioans can! Plus, another member of Distractible finds out they have ADHD.
Bread
Apr 30, 2023 · 53 min
Wade gets a ~rise~ out of Mark and Bob by making them argue about bread.
Three Peens In A Pod
May 4, 2023 · 61 min
Mark throws it back to the guys' old livestreaming format, Wade calls in from vacay, and Bob flips his lid... or should I say... doesn't?
The Wheel Of Fate
May 7, 2023 · 59 min
A wheel, a random topic generator, and a timer: sounds like a Mark episode, doesn't it? Nope, somehow it's a Wade episode.
Will You Press The Button?
May 11, 2023 · 64 min
You can shapeshift into anyone, EXCEPT yourself... You become the most beautiful person on earth, BUT you are only as smart as a 3rd grader... You get to be apart of your favorite
Hypocrisy?
May 14, 2023 · 53 min
The topic is hypocrisy and they barely talk about their hypocrisies??? Hypocrites!
Artificial Intelligence
May 18, 2023 · 65 min
Today, the guys discuss the ramifications of recent updates in AI. Did ChatGPT write this, or is this something a human would say?
What I Want
May 21, 2023 · 59 min
A lighter turn from last episode, today the dudes dive into what they hope the future holds for civilization 100 years from now.
Bob Wins This Episode
May 25, 2023 · 71 min
The boys obsess over their current favorite gadgets, gizmos, and doodads.
I'm Better
May 28, 2023 · 72 min
Xbox vs Playstation, LeBron vs Jordan, Skyline vs Gold Star... A lot of times, strong opinions can be silly, no matter how competitive or passionate people get about them.
Listener Q&A
Jun 1, 2023 · 68 min
Today the topic is effectively chosen by YOU, the listeners and viewers! Will your personal question be answered? Listen to find out!
I Wasn't Ready
Jun 4, 2023 · 74 min
College, customer service calls, pyramid schemes: today the guys discuss the things they weren't ready for when heading into adulthood.
Rage
Jun 8, 2023 · 74 min
Mark urges the guys to dig deep and find moments in their past full of unbridled rage...
Weird
Jun 12, 2023 · 56 min
Wade listing off some of Earth's most bizarre animals leads Bob and Mark to get weird in their own ways.
Weird (Part 2)
Jun 15, 2023 · 66 min
Internet issues, Mark being chaotic, Wade being teased, and Bob talking about TikTok trends. Yeah... sounds like a weird, completely unique episode.
Weird (Part 3)
Jun 18, 2023 · 75 min
But of course! The third member of the Distractible trifecta must also guide a chat about ~the weird~. This time, it's weird real estate.
YouTubers For YouTubers
Jun 22, 2023 · 49 min
What YouTubers are ~our YouTubers~ subscribed to? Hear their niche and fascinating channel recommendations on today's show!
It's Mark's Birthday
Jun 25, 2023 · 74 min
Today on Distractible, the guys find out how Mark's Birthday connects to their most profound moments of love.
Whimsical Headlines
Jun 29, 2023 · 61 min
This is NOT Weird Part 4, I repeat, this is NOT Weird Part 4...
I Quit (Part 1)
Jul 9, 2023 · 47 min
The guys are FINALLY back! But where have they been? Listen as Mark talks about his emotional adventure from the ER to South Korea, and Bob blames Wade on Twitter for the missing e
You Ever Feel A Feel?
Jul 13, 2023 · 55 min
It's getting emotional up in here, as Wade hosts and asks the guys what films, music, and games hit them right in the feels.
Microplastics Solved Forever
Jul 16, 2023 · 50 min
Guess what's probably lurking inside of you right now? That's right... Microplastics! Mark hosts as Bob & Wade go head to head in the ultimate debate of whether these tiny invaders
I Quit (Part 2)
Jul 20, 2023 · 69 min
We mean it this time. WE QUIT! Not really... but watch as Bob, Wade, and Mark share their spooky, dangerous, and embarrassing professions that made them decide to quit and move for
Mac Vs. PC
Jul 23, 2023 · 59 min
The age old debate among computer users FINALLY gets addressed... which is better: Macs or PCs? Watch as Bob and Wade debate over which one of Mark's computers should be destroyed
Reading
Jul 27, 2023 · 72 min
Reading? Reading books? Ever heard of it? Mark, Bob, and Wade definitely have. They do it all the time... For sure.
Distractible Tier List
Jul 30, 2023 · 72 min
Wade singing songs, Bob becoming Guru Harold, Mark not being able to stop talking about AI: find out where the burls would rate the subreddit's favorite podcast bits!
Aliens Among Us (Part 2)
Aug 3, 2023 · 52 min
It's time to once again venture into the great unknown world of tic-tac ships and octopuses/octopi, and see if the recent UFO Congressional hearings mean that there truly is life e
Dicebreakers!
Aug 6, 2023 · 64 min
The guys answer classic icebreakers, but with the caveat that their dice roll must correspond to the quality of their answer. This ep's obviously a 'natty 20.
Subreddit Enemy No. 1
Aug 10, 2023 · 60 min
Reddit nemesis Marq-Eye-Blier urges his fellow burls to pitch him their best (and worst) Distractible episode ideas.
Feels Like Home
Aug 13, 2023 · 53 min
There's no place like home. But what makes a place feel like home? Is it the memories? The amenities? Or maybe it's Ohio. Yeah, it's probably just Ohio. Also, have any of you seen
Why Animal There?
Aug 17, 2023 · 52 min
Bird hit window. Mouse in pool. Raccoon with... Grandma? Some time animal in place it shouldn't.
Doing it Wrong
Aug 20, 2023 · 78 min
Whatever these guys are doing, they're definitely doing it wrong. Watch as Bob, Mark, and Wade discuss the various things they do wrong on a daily basis.
Philoso-NO
Aug 24, 2023 · 71 min
An extremely enthusiastic Wade invites Bob and Mark to ponder several philosophical questions and ends up with varying results... but does anything really "end" anyway?
Five Nights At Freddy's Tier List
Aug 27, 2023 · 77 min
The King of FNAF himself hosts another Tier List, acting as arbiter for divvying up the "citizens" of his domain.
Markiplier and Friends
Aug 31, 2023 · 61 min
Today Mark has two random friends on the pod to talk about his favorite things: hard drives, weird news, and space.
Five Night's At Freddy's Tier List (Part 2)
Sep 3, 2023 · 82 min
Mark's reign continues, but this episode honestly goes in D Tier for: "Didn't We Already Do This One?"
Wade's Food Questions
Sep 7, 2023 · 65 min
In quintessential Distractible fashion, Wade asks Mark and Bob questions which their "distractible" nature makes quite difficult to answer.
Distractible Escape Room
Sep 10, 2023 · 65 min
Do Mark and Wade have the knowledge and friendship to escape Bob's magical, whimsical, and sometimes sexual universe of puzzles?
Whose Podcast Is It Anyway?
Sep 14, 2023 · 57 min
Put on your Drew Carey glasses, hawaiian shirts, and bald caps! This episode is an homage to the show where everything is made up and the points don't matter!
Mark Hates The Moon
Sep 17, 2023 · 67 min
Mark explains his nearly inexplicable hatred toward a redditor who posts high resolution pictures of the moon and wonders if Bob and Wade have any similar situation.
Bob's Confusing Words
Sep 21, 2023 · 61 min
If points were breakfast, our ulotrichous host allows but a jentacular tittynope for our nonplussed contestants to fight over. Find out what that insane sentence means on today's e
Front Page News
Sep 24, 2023 · 60 min
Breaking News: Wade challenges Bob and Mark to go out in the field to find the most juicy, mind-blowing, and controversial news stories that are sure to make headlines... probably.
Illegal Advice
Oct 5, 2023 · 72 min
Mark elicits Bob and Wade to give him advice for a variety of average problems. Of course, they can't give true legal council, so they give illegal or otherwise unscrupulous soluti
Are These Gaffes?
Oct 8, 2023 · 61 min
The wickedly talented Wade enlists his contestants to find their favorite giraffes-- I mean gaffes, sorry. Find out if Mark and Bob actually listen to their host or if the episode
I Don't Know What I Expected
Oct 12, 2023 · 45 min
Bob makes Mark and Wade take personality tests. They discuss how accurate their results are and if they were even worth doing in the first place...
Worth It
Oct 15, 2023 · 75 min
Yes, Mark has obsessions. And many times, those obsessions are expensive. Today we find out if Bob and Wade have any obsessions that they feel are worth the questionable cost.
Boo!
Oct 19, 2023 · 68 min
Ah! You scared me! But what does it take to scare the guys? Find out as Wade, Mark, and Bob discuss what makes something truly horrifying.
Tricks or Tropes?
Oct 22, 2023 · 57 min
Are Bob and Wade's knowledge of horror tropes as particular and knowledgable as Mark's? Find out on today's spooky gameshow...
King Of Horror Hill
Oct 27, 2023 · 74 min
From Michael Myers, to Freddy Krueger, to Nemesis, to the Gingerdead Man, who comes out on top as the ultimate horror villain?
The Pre Of Life
Oct 29, 2023 · 57 min
What are "Ghosts?" Are they real? If so, what are they made of? Watch as the guys try to solve the mysteries of the spiritual world.
No Thank You
Nov 2, 2023 · 51 min
As we enter the Thanksgiving season, the guys start with discussing what things make them say NO THANKS! And yeah, Mark's eye surgery is on my list too... (VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISE
Curious Conspiracy Corner
Nov 5, 2023 · 54 min
Bob, Wade, and Mark attempt to separate fact from fiction, venturing into the curious world of conspiracy theories. Maybe even a little too far...
News Everyone!
Nov 9, 2023 · 56 min
Mark's all out of ideas, Bob is confused and scared, and Wade actually tries for once.
Bullsh*t
Nov 12, 2023 · 57 min
Wade, Mark, and Bob talk about bullsh*t. That's pretty much it.
Voice Me, Dammit!
Nov 16, 2023 · 64 min
The guys talk Mark's volcano scare, bad airports, and the voices animals would have if they could speak.
Boy, I Miss That
Nov 19, 2023 · 64 min
Wade tells the epic story of his terrifying journey to pick up and deliver a wedding cake. Plus the guys reminisce about the nostalgic things they miss from their younger-years. Af
Self Diagnosis, Best Diagnosis
Nov 23, 2023 · 49 min
Dr. Markiplier completely legitimately and credibly screens Bob and Wade for ADHD.
Appeasing Our A.I. Overlords
Nov 26, 2023 · 51 min
A.I. is going to take over sooner or later, so the guys may as well use it's suggestions for episode topics.
Actually Nothing
Nov 30, 2023 · 43 min
Look deep into our eyes... what do you see? Nothing? Yep, that pretty much sums up today's episode.
Return Of The Gingerdead Man
Dec 4, 2023 · 57 min
Wade, Bob, and Mark put holiday characters head to head with each other, to see who comes out on top. But who could possibly beat the derisiveness of the clever confectionery that
You're Dumb, We're Smart, Here's Why
Dec 7, 2023 · 62 min
Hear us out. And when we're done, don't say anything. Bob, Mark, and Wade discuss their philosophical opinions on past, present, and future generations.
Live, Laugh, Lose
Dec 10, 2023 · 49 min
Wade, Bob, and Mark talk about how they balance stress, relaxation, and work ethic in their day to day lives. Also everything Mark says is wrong, and we have science to prove it (w
"Not" "Financial" "Advice"
Dec 14, 2023 · 43 min
Mark, Bob, and Wade are gonna show you how to make serious bank and get rich fast with these totally legit and definitely NOT illegal tips.
Evil League Of Evil
Dec 17, 2023 · 47 min
Let out your best maniacal laugh for Bob, Mark, and Wade as they explore their villainous alter egos and compete for a seat on the "Evil League of Evil!"
That's Stupid, Let's Do It
Dec 21, 2023 · 61 min
Wade, Bob, and Mark recount memories of painful, embarrassing, ballsy and butt-y moments of stupidity.
Confusing Christmas Words
Dec 24, 2023 · 48 min
Twas the episode on Christmas, and all through the podcast: Bob sings weird carols. Wade gets harassed. Mark talks about lenses. Isn't that a surprise? Merry Christmas to all, from
We Hate Christmas
Dec 29, 2023 · 58 min
Bah, Humbug! Now that Christmas is over, the guys can finally express all of their least favorite parts of the holiday season.
New Year, New Brain
Dec 31, 2023 · 58 min
Happy New Year! Naturally, the guys celebrate by taking an existential journey down the dystopian rabbit hole of linking human brains with AI.
We Forgot To Stretch
Jan 4, 2024 · 43 min
Wade, Mark, and Bob talk about their new year resolutions, what they wish they accomplised last year, and do a WHOLE lot of stretching.
What Distractible Stands For
Jan 7, 2024 · 60 min
The guys decide to put their reputations on the line.
Gifts, Holes, and Powers
Jan 11, 2024 · 52 min
Wade's gifts, Bob's holes, and Mark's superpowers.
How Do You Know?
Jan 14, 2024 · 58 min
Bob, Mark, and Wade reflect on the times when they instinctively knew what to do.
Wadey's Wittle Phiwosophy Hour
Jan 18, 2024 · 67 min
Would Mark, Bob, or Wade eat each other to survive? Find out during this wittle intewectual talk hosted by phiwosopher Wade.
Wade Wins
Jan 21, 2024 · 44 min
You asked, we listened. This episode has one goal: to make Wade the winner. We wouldn't want to disappoint the subreddit, would we?
We're Getting Older
Jan 25, 2024 · 47 min
Pull up a chair with lumbar support and pour yourself a cup of weak tea. Because it's time for the guys to face the facts that they are getting older. But only one can be the oldes
Chess 3
Jan 28, 2024 · 77 min
Mark is here to introduce to you and the guys the greatest game that the podcast world has ever witnessed: Chess 3!
Squid Game Too
Feb 1, 2024 · 53 min
Players Bob (420), Mark (069), and Wade (000) discuss which childhood games would be perfect for Squid Game competitions.
I CAN FLY!
Feb 4, 2024 · 53 min
Mark, Bob, and Wade discuss those new fangled flying machines the young folk are talking about.
Dr.Bob's Real Boy Test
Feb 8, 2024 · 56 min
Oh boy! Here comes Dr. Bob with a brand new test for Mark and Wade to see which of them have what it takes to be a "real boy."
Wade Wins (Part 2)
Feb 12, 2024 · 51 min
All hail, Wade. Wade is the king of Distractible. This is his episode, his kingdom. Everything is great. We are definitely not being held against our will. All hail, Wade.
Wade Games
Feb 16, 2024 · 62 min
They conquered the “Escape Room,” they outsmarted the “Riddle Realm,” but can Mark and Bob survive the treacherous challenges that await them in the “Wade Games?”
The Council Of Distractible
Feb 19, 2024 · 72 min
Three hosts, one episode. After nearly two years, the floor is finally open to lay down the law and finish the first Constitution of Distractible.
You'll Never Believe What Happened
Feb 22, 2024 · 48 min
Mark, Bob, and Wade meet Jesus.