Fat, Dumb, and Happy

Fat, Dumb, and Happy

Whatever really happened to dudes calling each other best friends? Dave and Jon grew up in the 80's in New Jersey and they did everything together...they were the quintessential "best friends" until they became teenagers and Dave moved away. Fast forward to today, and these two 40-somethings reconnected and decided to not only be "besties" again but to put on a podcast and share their reunion with anyone who will listen. Welcome, to Fat, Dumb, and Happy. This podcast is about two best friends reconnecting, reminiscing, and sharing some laughs about everything from 80's nostalgia, food, entertainment, and hilarious social situations. It's called Fat, Dumb, and Happy because Dave & Jon like to eat, learn, and laugh together. We plan to regularly have a Special Guest Expert, and one who is on every episode is Dave's hilarious big brother, Ben Thomander! We have a blast and hope you do too. Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Email us at FDHpod@gmail.com to ask questions, offer suggestions, or to be on a future episode as a guest expert - you tell us the topic!

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August 10, 2026 73 mins

This is it, the FINAL EPISODE. The reunion gang takes it back full circle to their childhood home - Maplewood, New Jersey. They talk about their favorite people, places, and things that scream New Jersey to them. Then they share their favorite topics and guests over the past 75 episodes. It has been a great time. Thanks for listening!

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Sit back, relax, as the dudes talk about Stand Up Comedy!!! Hear what food they choose that goes with the topic and then some of their favorite comics. Listen to Dave share about his “glory days” of open mic nights and talent shows. Laugh along with the guys as they share some clips of their favorite comedians. And finally, you’ll be interested to hear the psychology of a stand up comedian. What type of person act...

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April 30, 2026 34 mins

The gang is back to complain, er, I mean “discuss” all things associated with the Dentist! What food item related to the topic will they choose? Listen to find out! They discuss good and bad memories of the dentist in the 80s and what’s good and bad about it today. Then Ben breaks down why so many people are anxious about the dentist and what we can do to be more comfortable.

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April 14, 2026 35 mins

The gang at Fat, Dumb, and Happy are huge fans of TV and movies but in this episode they go off on their LEAST favorite shows. As always, they eat a food related to the topic (what could that be?!). They each share 3 least favorite TV shows - see if you agree or if you’re deathly offended! lol After they share their reasons for their loathing, Ben shares the psychology of why we may feel so strongly and why people participat...

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March 31, 2026 35 mins

Welcome back FDH fans to Season 4! In this episode the guys tackle their favorite go to appetizers, entrees, and desserts. It’s an extra delicious episode with the laughs and conversations you have grown to love!

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January 5, 2026 51 mins

Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen, to another hilarious and relatable episode of Fat, Dumb, and Happy! In this episode, we are diving deep into the Commercials that shaped - or maybe scarred - our childhood and beyond. We're talking about those 30-second mini-movies that interrupted McGuyver right as he’s about to figure out ANOTHER invention to escape the bad guy. These ads forced us to ask critical questions like, &ldqu...

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January 5, 2026 45 mins

Welcome back to Part 2 of this two-part episode on commercials! Dave, Jon, Ben, and super special guest expert, Justin, talk and laugh about the various categories of commercials, as well as taglines and mascots. Have you ever noticed all the product placements in movies and television? How about commercials today? The episode concludes with words of wisdom from their resident special guest expert, Ben, as he explains the Ziega...

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Join Dave, Jon, and Ben, for another hilarious and relatable episode of Fat, Dumb, and Happy! This time, the guys discuss Luck and Superstition. Find out what food they pick related to the topic. They discuss luck and superstition as kids and throughout the years. We're sure you will relate to many of the things they talk about. It's a great episode! Remember to listen to part 2 as well!

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Welcome back to part 2 of this 2-part episode! The guys continue their conversation and dive deep into those superstitions we believed as kids, those we continue to hang onto, and superstitions of other countries and cultures of the world. They also discuss luck and superstitions in movies. Finally, Ben makes the guys a little less dumb and a lot more happy as he shares the psychology related to luck and superstition. It's a gr...

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October 20, 2025 42 mins

Welcome back FDH fans! This episode is one for the movie lover - all about Movie Magic! Special effects, sounds and music, stunts, and more! Check out what food the guys pick to relate to movie magic. Then they discuss some of the movies that blew them away in terms of special effects. Which ones used to be awesome but now are laughable. What about green screens? Check out this hilarious episode (part 1 of 2).

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October 20, 2025 33 mins

Welcome back to part 2 of this 2-part episode on Movie Magic! The guys tackle sound effects, music, and all things related to the movie score and soundtrack. Which one is their favorite? Do you agree? Then they talk about stunts and those they really admire. Finally, their resident special guest expert shares the tie-in between psychology and movie magic. It's a great episode!

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September 16, 2025 33 mins

Greetings citizens! Fat, Dumb, and Happy is back with a fun and hilarious discussion about SUPERHEROES! Dave, Jon, and Ben bring a food related to the theme and then dive right into a quiz on which comic franchise has which little-known superhero. See if you can guess it right! Do you have the same favorites as these guys? Listen to find out! What really makes a superhero? Is Harry Potter a superhero? All this and more in p...

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September 16, 2025 33 mins

Welcome back to this superpowered episode (part 2 of 2)! Dave, Jon, and Ben debate which superpower is best, where they would get their powers, and have a discussion about the interesting limitations superheroes face. Enjoy listening to some of their favorite creative uses of super powers as well as some of the powers they find the weirdest. What would be their Fat, Dumb, and Happy superpower? As always they wrap up the episode...

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August 8, 2025 48 mins

Welcome back to Season 3 of Fat, Dumb, and Happy! In this episode, the guys tackle difficult decisions as they discuss This or That. Topics vary from food (as always on FDH), to technology, entertainment, and more! It is a fun, funny, and relatable episode you won't want to miss!

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August 8, 2025 36 mins

In part 2 of this relatable episode, the guys continue their debate on this or that in various categories including personality, weather, childhood areas, and more! See which team you align with and laugh with us when we disagree. You don't want to miss this episode!

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February 17, 2025 37 mins

In part one of this two-part episode, Dave, Jon, and Ben share foods related to the weirdness of the human body. Then, they asked some Fat, Dumb, and Happy questions to Dave's brother-in-law in medical school, Phil! He gave healthy, smart, and happy answers that they take turns reading. Thanks to a FDH randomizer, the guys go through various systems in the human body to talk about what makes the human body so interesting, weird,...

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February 17, 2025 36 mins

In part 2 of this 2-part episode, the gang continues with the FDH randomizer to go through and discuss major systems in the human body. They discuss the nervous system, sensory system, skeletal system, and much more! Ben closes us out in style as always, discussing the psychological aspects of our health and body image. It is a great episode!

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Welcome back FDH fans! This episode dives deep into the world of video game music. In part 1 of this 2-part episode, Dave, Jon, and Ben are joined by super special guest expert and listener of the show, Alyssa! Also invited back is Dave's oldest daughter, Kayla! First, as always, they eat a food related to the topic and discuss. Then they play a fun fact quiz - see how many you get right! Then they share a brief history of vi...

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In part 2 of 2 of this hilarious episode, Dave, Jon, and Ben - joined by Alyssa and Kayla, listen to and rate Alyssa's top 10 video game songs. From adventurous and mysterious levels to boss fights, these songs are catchy and beautiful in their own unique way. See how they rate them and if you agree! Ben always wows us with his knowledge of psychology and how it applies to the topic. This time he explains why video game music a...

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Dave, Jon, and Ben are joined by super special guest expert and board game aficionado, Jeff to talk all about board games and card games! In part 1 of this 2-part episode, they share a food related to the theme and dive right into their favorite games from when they were kids. You'll feel the nostalgia and maybe learn about some new games you'll want to try! Then, they start discussing games from young adulthood to now. Don't mis...

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