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The Thing Is...

by GaS Digital Network

Shannon Lee and Mike Figs get together weekly with interesting guests in comedy, reality TV, porn and every other walk of life to find out about their nightmare date stories, paranormal experiences and street fight stories! It gets crazy, hysterical, scary and shocking as they uncover stories you won't hear on other podcasts only here on The Thing Is...(ding!)

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  1. 503. Fighter, Lover, Pooper (Logan Malin)

    Comedian Logan Malin joins the show to discuss dating, fight stories, and more Air Date 10/13/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! *Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...*...

  2. 502. Takis Masali (Pranav Bahri)

    Comedian Pranav Bahri joins the show to discuss booking, fight stories, and more Air Date 10/6/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! *Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...*...

  3. 501: Betty Boof (Slater Harrison & Alex McLeod)

    Comedians Slater Harrison & Alex McLeod join the show to discuss booking, fight stories, and more Air Date 9/29/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! *Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...*...

  4. 500: The 500th Episode (Maddy Smith)

    Comedian Maddy Smith joins the show to discuss episode 500, scoliosis, the ranch punishment, Figs serving Jenifer Lewis at his restaurant and more Air Date 9/22/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! *Send in your stories for Bad…

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  5. 499: Two and a Half Figs (Jacob Williams & Rebecca Kaplan)

    Comedians Jacob Williams and Rebecca Kaplan join the show to discuss Jacob's booty call turned that turned into a drunken roast, what would it take for Figs to hit a woman, and everyone takes a social skills quiz Air Date 9/15/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use...

  6. 498: Dying At The Comedy Store (Steve Rannazzisi)

    Shannon and Figs are joined by comedian Steve Rannazzisi for a discussion of scary stories, bad dates and more Air Date 9/8/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! *Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...*...

  7. 497: Old Baes (Josie Marcellino & Danny Braff)

    Shannon and Figs are joined by Josie Marcellino & Danny Braff for a discussion of scary stories, bad dates and more Air Date 9/1/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! *Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things…

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  8. 324: Ithaca Is Not Nets (Jordan Jensen) (REPLAY)

    Comedian Jordan Jensen joins Shannon and Figs! They talk about the Bachelor, Jordans fascination with Sebastian Maniscalco, roasting Selena Gomez at the Cellar, her tumultuous relationship with her ex, getting into fights on a ski mountain, a haunted lamp that wouldn't turn off, whether Jordan's...

  9. 496: What Are Finger Moons? (Allie Mae)

    Shannon and Figs are joined by Allie Mae for a discussion of scary stories, bad dates and more Air Date 8/11/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! *Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...*...

  10. 495: Bridge Under Water (Carlos Hernandez)

    Shannon and Figs are joined by Carlos Hernandez for a discussion of cop bodycam footage, scary stories, bad dates and more Air Date 8/4/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! *Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary…

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  11. 494: Serafina'a Most Depressive Episode

    Shannon and Figs are joined by Serafina for a tarot card reading, to discuss Figs' Funny AF audition, and more Air Date 8/4/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yokratom.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠- Home of the $60 Kilo *Send in your stories...

  12. 493: Choose the Illuminati (Lil Mo Mozzarella)

    Shannon and Figs are joined by comedian Lil Mo Mozzarella to discuss the new Odyssey movie, Fig's crazy Australian offer to pay $7k for Shannon's socks, crowd work comedy and more Air Date 7/28/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off!...

  13. 492: Elliot Paige is He-Man

    Shannon and Figs talk Shannon's jury duty, Figs doing America's Got Talent, Love Island, the TTI dating show, and so much more. Air Date 7/21/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! ⁠⁠⁠https://yokratom.com/ ⁠⁠⁠- Home of the $60 Kilo *Send in...

  14. 491. Weaponized Chivalry (Brandon Collins & Isla Wild)

    The incredibly funny Brandon Collins and 🌽 star Isla Wild join the show for scary stories, bad dates and so much more. Air date: 7/14/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! ⁠⁠⁠https://yokratom.com/ ⁠⁠⁠- Home of the $60 Kilo *Send in your...

  15. 490: Great GILF (Nick Rochefort)

    The incredibly funny Nick Rochefort (Perfect Guy Life) joins the show for a masterclass in classic grifting, chaotic real estate, and unmatched 2000s nostalgia. Nick breaks down his legendary "Nick Radisson" alter-ego, the art of sneaking into exclusive celebrity clubs, and the wild story of how...

  16. 489: Politeful (Mario Bosco)

    Comedian and actor Mario Bosco joins the studio to talk about his medical condition, the TV show From, and stories about bad dates, fights, paranormal experiences and so much more Air Date 6/30/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off!...

  17. 408: Figgy Pudding It Down (TJ Miller)

    Comedian TJ Miller joins Shannon and Figs. They discuss TJ mixing up LGBTQ comics, tearing it up at Skankfest, why he can either be a pleasure or nightmare to fly with, and more before diving into the stories including the time he and his wife tried an experiment in the bedroom for Nikki Glaser's...

  18. 488: Very Clay Aiken of You (Mayhem Miller)

    Jason "Mayhem" Miller joins the show via Zoom and brainstorms with Figs Air Date 6/16/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! ⁠⁠https://yokratom.com/ ⁠⁠- Home of the $60 Kilo *Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things...

  19. 487: June Babies 3 (Brendan Sagalow & Rob Youells)

    It’s a full house of Gemini energy as Brendan Sagalow and Rob Youells join the studio for the ultimate "June Babies" birthday celebration! The guys swap wild stories about celebrating birthdays in Las Vegas, experiencing the massive scale of The Sphere, navigating bizarre wax museums, and the...

  20. 486: Freedom Cats (Jessica Levin)

    Shannon and Figs are joined by comedian Jessica Levin to discuss her pencil stabbing fight, crazy NYC stories, and more. Air Date: 6/2/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! ⁠⁠https://yokratom.com/ ⁠⁠- Home of the $60 Kilo *Send in your…

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  21. 485: Chicken Finger Person (Zac Amico)

    Shannon and Figs are joined by comedian Zac Amico to discuss his recent special filming, a message for Zac's drunk heckler, the weekend of Gas 30 filmings, and more. Air Date: 5/26/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off!…

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  22. 484: Toe Suckers (Alaina Bamfield)

    Shannon and Figs are joined by comedian Alaina Bamfield to discuss Alaina's time seeing Dr. Larry Nassar for a weird joint problem, fight stories, paranormal activity and more. Air Date: 5/19/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off!...

  23. 483: AMA (Ask Me Anything)

    It's a family episode! Join Shannon and Figs for a fun ask me anything (AMA) drinking game, and hear their answers on everything from the scariest real stories guests have told on the show to Figs' Shannon fantasy, plus their thoughts on the Kevin Hart roast, the new Michael Jackson movie, and...

  24. 482: Soul Swipe (Reggie Conquest)

    Comedian Reggie Conquest joins the show to discuss bad dates, fight stories, paranormal activity, his near death experience, and more. Air Date: 5/5/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! ⁠⁠https://yokratom.com/ ⁠⁠- Home of the $60 Kilo *Send...

  25. 481: Magic Closet (Harrison Greenbaum)

    Comedian Harrison Greenbaum joins the show to discuss bad dates, fight stories, paranormal activity, getting sued by Criss Angel, and more. Air Date: 4/28/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! ⁠⁠https://yokratom.com/ ⁠⁠- Home of the $60 Kilo...

  26. 480: Pee Plus (Che Durena & Josie Marcellino)

    Comedian Che Durena and Josie Marcellino join the show to discuss bad dates, fight stories, paranormal activity and more. Air Date: 4/21/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! ⁠⁠https://yokratom.com/ ⁠⁠- Home of the $60 Kilo *Send in your...

  27. 479: Cat Helmets (Matthew Broussard & TJ Miller)

    Comedy heavyweights TJ Miller and Matthew Broussard join the show for an unpredictable ride through late-night shopping mishaps, circus arts, and the ultimate "social habit" debate. We explore the world of Pokemon card investing, TJ’s unique Mario impressions, and Matthew’s wild story about a…

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  28. 478: Levitating Grandma (GaS Fam)

    Serafina, Dom, John, Josh, AJ, and Karyn join Shannon for a GaS Digital family episode of TTI where we go through all the topics with fun stories spanning decades. Air Date 4/7/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! ⁠⁠https://yokratom.com/…

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  29. 477: Acoustic Fart (Mr Tubs)

    Mr Tubs, Shannon, and Figs breakdown a whoooooooooole lot of stuff Air Date 3/31/26 Support our sponsors ⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! ⁠⁠https://yokratom.com/ ⁠⁠- Home of the $60 Kilo *Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...*...

  30. 476: Hotel On Wheels (Cipha Sounds & Dominican Drew)

    Cipha Sounds & Dominican Drew join Shannon and Figs and discuss how Figs is on time, how Cipha learned to be on time when growing on radio, Cipha's sober vice, The Bachelorette chick getting cancelled, GaS retreat recap, Cipha's friends planting a gun and calling cops on a bouncer and more.…

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  31. 475: Redemption, Sort Of (Sidney Gantt)

    Sydney Gantt is held in Shannon Court regarding a story he told on Story Warz involving an ex and her cat. Figs is also in Shannon Court regarding his tardiness. There's also an appearance from esteemed man of God, Father Easter Sunday. Air Date: 3/17/26 Support our sponsors...

  32. 474: Lift and Spread (JC Mendoza & Samantha Santos)

    JC Mendoza & Samantha Santos join Shannon and Figs and discuss Figs' pokemon cards, Shannon's upcoming trips, how minorities love first birthdays, JC and Sam's origin story, bad date stories, JC's Miami fight, JC's sleep paralysis and more. Support our sponsors ⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠…

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  33. 473: TradWifeHunters (Joe Gorman & Alex Tomaselli)

    Shannon leads the show sans-Figs, luckily Joe Gorman and Alex Tomaselli fill up the gaps with goofs! We get an update on Twila, discuss the lives of cats. Support our sponsors ⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! ⁠https://yokratom.com/ ⁠- Home of the $60 Kilo *Send…

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  34. 472: No Knees For Apologies (Dave Temple & Derek Gaines)

    Another splendiferous TTI x NNFA crossover episode! We get into Derek's hidden softer sides, Dave's run-ins with all sorts of crazy women, Shannon's BPPV diagnosis, and everyone makes fun of Figs. Air Date 2/24/26 Support our sponsors ⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20%...

  35. 471: Ceart Scan

    Figs recaps his Valentines, Shannon recaps her bad health week Air Date 2.17.26 Support our sponsors ⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! ⁠https://yokratom.com/ ⁠- Home of the $60 Kilo *Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...*...

  36. 470: Just Like A Basketball Player (Joanna Angel)

    A late Figs and later Joanna Angel join Shannon for a fun show! We get Joanna's reaction to Gay Blind Mike claiming Natalie is not good at oral pleasure, an overview of what dating is like for a recently divorced adult film star, a bootycall fit for the Michael Jordan of sex, we watch Luis J…

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  37. 469: Are Vegetables Good For You? (John Jacobs)

    Mike Figs is pissed off and pissed on for being late, Shannon is moderately pleased. John Jacobs, a comedian and reality TV star, joins the show to discuss the BTS of different types of reality shows, leaving dates early, his viral comedy club fight video, being a different kind of edgy, and so...

  38. 468: Make Me Bark (Pamela Rae Schuller)

    Mike Figs made Shannon happy by being on time for this episode with comedian and advocate Pamela Rae Schuller. We discuss the state of Shannon and her cats after one of them had surgery, Fig's McDonalds weight loss slip up, Pam's experience on Netflix's dating show "Matchmaking", what it's like…

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  39. 467: Not a Nerd (Joe List)

    Comedian Joe List joins Shannon And Figs! They discuss Shannon's history with Joe/YKWD, Fig's invention, Joe's story about ejaculation and pleasuring a partner, Joe and Fig's formative 3rd grade memories, a funny bodycam video, and so much more! Air Date 1/13/26 Support our sponsors...

  40. 466: Hard Justice (Dan St. Germain & Sean Donnelly)

    Comedians Dan St. Germain and Sean Donnelly join Shannon and Figs and discuss Figs' foreclosed business debts, how Sean ruined Dan's life, Doormen vs Cab Drivers, Dan and Sean's bad date, fight and paranormal stories, and so much more. Air Date: 1/6/26 Support our sponsors...

  41. 465 - Happy Lil White's Christmas

    Shannon and Figs celebrate New Year's Eve by talking about goals, favorite moments and highlights of the year, and discuss Shannon's Christmas flu story, the Jersey Shore, Fig's sniffing controversy so much more! Air Date: 12/30/25 Support our sponsors https://bodybraincoffee.com - use the code...

  42. Christmas Power Hour (2025)

    (Replay for Christmas 2025.) Shannon and Figs decided to celebrate Christmas time by drinking as much hard seltzer as they can handle with a full power hour plus drinking every minute while telling stories about Shannon working a cop party instead of a fireman party, being grossed out by people...

  43. TTI 464: Serial Spitter (Priya Blunts)

    Comedian Priya Blunts joins Shannon And Figs! They discuss Shannon's beef with CJ Bishop at Skankfest, the latest Sean Coombs/ P Diddy update, and so much more! Air Date: 12/16/25 Support our sponsors https://bodybraincoffee.com - use the code DING20 to get 20% off! https://yokratom.com/ - Home…

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  44. 463 - Haunted Reparations (Chris Scopo & Josie Marcellino)

    Comedians Chris Scopo and Josie Marvellino join Shannon! They discuss Josie's fateful trip to Italy last year and more before diving into the stories including Scopo going on an international bed wetting tour, Josie still not having any contact with her ex, Scopo getting into a profanity laced…

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  45. 462: Eating The Demon (Ian Lara & Josh Adam Meyers)

    Comedians Ian Lara and Josh Adam Meyers join Shannon And Figs! They discuss Josh's bender that started in Europe and made its way to Skankfest, Ian's obsession with being on time a tier ranking for the greatest butts in the world and more before diving into the stories including the time Ian was...

  46. 459: Irish Milkshakes (KP & Larry Burke)

    Comedian KP Burke And his dad LP join Shannon and Figs! They discuss LP's favorite drink, Figs still not having a ticket to Skankfest, grocery store theft, gambling addicts getting addicted to losing and more before diving into the stories including the time LP got arrested in college, falling on...

  47. 458: Halloween 2025! (Robbie Goodwin and Josie Marcellino)

    Comedians Robbie Goodwin And Josie Marcellino join Shannon and Figs! They discuss all things Halloween from the gangs silly costumes, Josie's Halloween themed bad date story, a discussion on the best movies for spooky season, a winner for the fan submission scary stories and more plus Robbie's…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Shannon Lee and Mike Figs get together weekly with interesting guests in comedy, reality TV, porn and every other walk of life to find out about their nightmare date stories, paranormal experiences and street fight stories! It gets crazy, hysterical, scary and shocking as they uncover stories you won't hear on other podcasts only here on The Thing Is...(ding!)

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