The Palace feat. Sarah Bell | PitM #249

·57 min·5 clips

Comedians Nate, Andy, and LeMaire debate who has spent the most time sitting next to each other in a car, revealing unexpected rankings and inside jokes.

The episode begins with hosts Nate, Andy, and LeMaire greeting each other and immediately diving into inside jokes about not seeing one another, with Andy noting he's seen guest Sarah Bell more recently. They humorously debate who has spent the most time sitting next to each other in cars, ranking friends like Jibbs and Jabri, and sharing a story about a nine-hour drive to Rhode Island derailed by a bridge closure. LeMaire is described as a 'Mr. Magoo' figure who stumbles into solutions without consequences. The conversation shifts to gender dynamics around time management, with Andy and LeMaire joking about 'girl time' versus 'boy time' and lateness due to makeup. Sarah Bell joins the banter, revealing Blind Mike once complimented her looks post-breakup, leading to a mix of vulnerability and humor. A heated segment arises on Israel-Palestine, where the comedians use provocative analogies comparing it to Derek Chauvin and George Floyd, bullying videos, and a spork versus a handgun. They touch on current events like the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud, with Sarah admitting she doesn't follow it closely, and speculate on pedophilia allegations in the music industry. Conspiracy theories emerge about a 'death clause' where record labels might murder fading artists like Prince for profit, though Kurt Cobain's suicide is deemed believable. Sarah recounts a stressful Mother's Day searching for a bathroom in New York City after Indian food, highlighting physical comedy. The group discusses dirty comedy shows, with LeMaire criticizing one Sarah booked, and reminisces about MTV dating shows like 'Date My Mom.' Personal habits are explored, including Andy's messy car, LeMaire's improved bathroom cleanliness after bullying, and cooking tips for burgers involving onions and butter. The episode closes with hints about potentially rebranding the podcast for algorithm reasons, though details are kept vague, and a joking mention of inviting Abby Shapiro.

As heard by us

Sarah joins an affectionate mess of road stories, dating-show memories and arguments nobody plans to settle.

After a month apart, the reunion quickly turns into a comic audit of friendship: road-trip rankings, hours spent together in cars, and the precise meaning of affection delivered as an insult. Sarah slips easily into the group's rhythm.

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Why you'd press play

You get road-trip scorekeeping, brutal dating-show nostalgia and friends joining the pile-on.

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