Laughter Included

Aliens, Ghosts… and Our Vanishing Co-Host?!

Ricky’s missing. Lights. Woods. No texts back. So John taps guest host Drew while producer Matt rides shotgun as the guys launch the first episode under the new name—and dive straight into aliens, UFOs, and ghost stories (plus a Phoenix trip, a brutal round of golf, and bar trivia redemption). From frat-house sky zigzags to Starlink “train” sightings, abduction hot spots, and the eternal debate—haunted house overnight or alien abduction if you’re guaranteed to survive?—this one’s peak dad-brain curiosity with plenty of laughs, skepticism, and just enough creep factor to keep you listening. Highlights include: • Ricky’s mysterious disappearance — was he possibly abducted by aliens? • Starlink vs. real UFO sightings • Our favorite alien movies • More ghost stories and a creepy sleep paralysis moment • Another round of Can You Name ’Em — Alien & Ghost Edition • Alien abduction or night at a haunted house — what would you choose? Whether you’re into the paranormal, dad humor, or just love a wild story, this episode delivers. Timestamps: 00:00  Ricky’s Gone — Possible Alien Abduction? 01:34  The New “Laughter Included” Era 02:35  The Catch-Up: Phoenix Trip, Bad Golf, Trivia Win 06:22  Matt’s Bowling Comeback & Weekly Updates 07:08  Main Topic: Do You Believe in Aliens? 08:57  Frat-House UFOs, Starlink, and Desert Lights 14:02  Time Travel, Lost Civilizations & Big What-Ifs 18:02  Favorite Alien Movies & Pop-Culture Encounters 20:07  Ghosts & Spirits — Who Really Believes? 23:30  Creepy Encounters: Sleep Paralysis & Dorm Hall Voices 31:03  Game Time: Haunted States & UFO Hot Spots 41:01  Would You Rather — Haunted House or Alien Abduction? Links & Mentions: SpaceX Starlink satellite “train” explainer [https://youtu.be/LRayRAw465Q?si=mzSnVVtfT5cU4n5m] Navy/UAP (“Tic Tac”) declassified videos [https://youtu.be/rO_M0hLlJ-Q?si=Qs2oFk6RxpYmEJvJ] Rendlesham Forest incident (UK) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rendlesham_Forest_incident] Cash–Landrum incident (Texas) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzoOTCOUMKA] Signs (2002) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286106/] Life After People (History Channel) [https://play.history.com/shows/life-after-people]   Support us: Patreon Site [https://www.patreon.com/laughter_included] Visit the Laughter Included Store [https://laughter-included-shop.printify.me/]   Follow us: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/laughter.included/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/laughter_included/]  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Laughter-Included] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@laughter_included] Join our Newsletter [https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1077615/168753340735293406/share]

Ghost Video, Halloween Chaos & When Kids Go Solo

It’s the Halloween edition, and the dads are in their bag: childhood chaos with eggs and shaving cream, Costco candy temptations, the big-bowl etiquette dilemma, and a heated candy draft—Reese’s vs. Kit Kat vs. Snickers. Ricky relives an emotional NHL homecoming, Matt’s bowling team nosedives, and John debates when kids can finally trick-or-treat without a parent shadowing them. We also trade scariest-movie picks and Matt drops the story of a ghost caught on camera in an old New England house—plus a rapid-fire “Can You Name Them?” on top candies, festive states, and horror films. If you’re a 35–60 dad who loves laughs, nostalgia, and a little spooky…this one hits. Highlights include:  • Ghost video that still freaks us out  • Best vs. worst Halloween candy debate  • When kids can trick-or-treat alone  • Bruins captain homecoming emotion  • “Can You Name Them?” Halloween edition  • Green screen…exposed (for real) Stick around for timestamps to jump right to the good stuff. Timestamps: 00:00 Halloween Edition Intro & Setup 01:33 The Catch-Up: Orlando Trip & Missing Disney 03:02 Ricky on Bruins Captain’s Emotional Return 07:24 Matt’s Bowling Team Slump & Jersey Debate 10:39 Halloween Memories: Eggs, Shaving Cream & Chaos 14:16 Favorite Candy Showdown & Massachusetts’ Surprising #1 18:37 Big Bowl Etiquette: Take One or Handful? 19:29 Why Trick-or-Treating Has Declined 21:29 Scary Movies: Then vs Now 24:36 Matt’s Ghost Story That Freaked Everyone Out 31:04 “Can You Name 'Em?” Halloween Edition Game 39:54 Mailbag: Trick-or-Treat Age & Green Screen Reveal Links & Mentions: The Ouija Board [https://amzn.to/43xFA80] The Exorcist (1973) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070047/] Hereditary (2018) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7784604/] The Conjuring (2013) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1457767/] The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072271/] The Ring (2002) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298130/] Ancient Aliens on History Channel [https://www.history.com/shows/ancient-aliens]   Support us: Patreon Site [https://www.patreon.com/mackandg] Visit the Mack & G Store [https://mack-and-g-store.printify.me/products]   Follow us: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/mack.and.g.show/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mackandgshow/]  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMackAndGShow] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mackandgshow] Twitter [https://x.com/MackAndGShow] Join our Newsletter [https://mackandg.com/subscribe-for-updates/]

The Truth About Guys’ Nights and Marriage Guilt

New studio energy! In this episode, a recently married producer joins the table as we trade real-world marriage tactics for dads—how to balance guys’ nights, video games, and being present at home. We also tackle the New England apple-picking debate, swap bee-sting mayhem, and confess why the show took a two-month break. Before the wrap, we hit rapid-fire sports lists, from the NFL’s oldest franchises to the cities with the most championships—great bar-stool ammo for Sunday football. Keep listening for the funniest bowling-league banter you’ll hear all season. Highlights include: • The “equal time” marriage rule for nights out • Video-game confessions (Warzone & Borderlands 4) • Bee allergy story that ended in an ambulance • Apple-picking: worth it or waste of time? • Oldest NFL teams & title-rich cities trivia 👉 Stick around to hear Matt’s first-day hazing, the great “guys-night” marriage debate, and one of the most hilarious bowling-league stories ever told. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Welcome to Episode 34 02:41 The Catch-Up: Fall, Family & Fairs 05:45 Bowling League Drama & Big Ball Bag Jokes 08:33 Marriage Rules for Guys’ Night Out 12:40 Gaming Confessions & Wife Tolerance Levels 17:00 Follower Mailbag: Showers, Hiatus & Apple-Picking 26:57 Sports Trivia Showdown 30:00 Wrap-Up & Matt’s First Show After-Party Links & Mentions: The Makeshift Project (on TikTok) [https://www.tiktok.com/@themakeshiftproject?lang=en] The Topsfield Fair [https://www.topsfieldfair.org/] Call of Duty: Warzone [https://www.callofduty.com/warzone] Borderlands 4 [https://borderlands.2k.com/borderlands-4/] Scott Boras (on Instagram) [https://www.instagram.com/borascorp/?hl=en]   Support us: Patreon Site [https://www.patreon.com/mackandg] Visit the Mack & G Store [https://mack-and-g-store.printify.me/products]   Follow us: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/mack.and.g.show/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mackandgshow/]  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMackAndGShow] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mackandgshow] Twitter [https://x.com/MackAndGShow] Join our Newsletter [https://mackandg.com/subscribe-for-updates/]

We’re Back from the Dead: Fall Favorites & Theme Park Upsells

After a short break, we’re back with a dad-focused catch-up. From the softball team’s unlikely run from last place to the finals, to Ricky’s ongoing knee drama, this episode has plenty of laughs, stories, and real-life dad grit. Then we get into theme parks—the rising costs, confusing upsells, and the strategies that actually work. From Disney’s Lightning Lane to Universal’s new Epic Universe, we lay out what’s worth the money, what isn’t, and the one sneaky hack you need to know. If you’re a dad planning a family trip—or just love a good rant—you’ll want to hear this. Highlights include: • Softball finals recap & team awards • Ricky’s knee replacement decisions • Fall favorites: football, cider donuts, and lots and lots of leaves! • Disney & Universal upsells explained • The ride-hack every dad should know This episode blends family life, fall traditions, and theme-park survival tips into a mix that every dad can relate to. Timestamps: 00:00 Show Intro: Back from Summer Break & Softball Finals Run 02:00 Ricky’s Knee Injury and Surgery Decisions 06:30 Johnny’s Mid-Week Health Scare 10:20 Fall Favorites: Football, Donuts, and Family Traditions 14:40 Pumpkin Spice, Streaming Sports, and Seasonal Rants 20:00 Dealing with Leaves, Lawns, and School Traffic 26:00 The Real Costs of Disney & Universal Trips 30:00 Lightning Lane, Upsells, and What’s Worth Paying For 34:00 A Sneaky Ride Hack That Actually Works 37:00 Alcohol in the Parks, St. Louis “What If,” and Wrap-Up Links & Mentions: Disney Lightning Lane Passes [https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/lightning-lane-passes/] Universal Express Pass [https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/tickets-packages/express-passes] The Best Apple Cider Donuts on the North Shore [https://www.ciderhill.com] Nason's Stone House Farm [https://www.nasonstonehousefarm.com] What's Happening - Doobie or Not Doobie: Part 1 + 2 [https://youtu.be/mYCwSyMLRsg?si=j0vWA0qAzkNkSOsI]   Support us: Patreon Site [https://www.patreon.com/mackandg] Visit the Mack & G Store [https://mack-and-g-store.printify.me/products]   Follow us: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/mack.and.g.show/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mackandgshow/]  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMackAndGShow] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mackandgshow] Twitter [https://x.com/MackAndGShow] Join our Newsletter [https://mackandg.com/subscribe-for-updates/]

Caught on Kiss Cam: CEO’s Life Explodes

In this episode, Johnny Mack and Ricky G are back with relatable dad-life hilarity, diving into two major themes: the pain of picking the wrong checkout line and the viral Coldplay kiss cam scandal that cost a CEO his job and marriage. From RFID tech and self-checkouts to brutally honest takes on surveillance culture and viral justice, this one’s got it all. Plus, Ricky falls in love—with a cooler. You’ll laugh, nod your head, and maybe rethink your next shopping trip. Highlights include: • Choosing the wrong checkout line (again) • The Igloo cooler that stole Ricky's heart • Magic Bands and the future of shopping • Coldplay’s viral kiss cam chaos • Is viral justice fair… or dangerous? Whether you’re a middle-aged dad or just hate the express lane roulette, this episode hits home. Timestamps: 0:00 Episode intro & summer studio updates 1:25 Follow us on social + send us topics 2:57 Ricky reconnects with a lifelong friend 4:00 Epic travel stories and phone photography tips 5:24 The great checkout line debate 6:49 Why choosing a cashier is a gamble 7:53 Costco vs Stop & Shop efficiency 9:21 Ricky's Walmart cooler purchase story 10:48 RFID tech & Disney Magic Bands 13:02 Self-checkout vs honesty tests 14:03 Bag charges & the return of free bags 14:39 Magic Band data tracking & China parallels 16:09 Should stores just remove checkout lines? 17:58 Kiss Cam scandal: the Coldplay incident 20:10 Who’s to blame—camera guy or the cheaters? 22:04 Ring cam reveals Eddie Haskell moments 23:05 When viral shame goes too far 24:38 Classic viral moments: David After Dentist, Janet, etc. 25:59 Chris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow & Modern Family 27:26 Actor from Boardwalk Empire shoutout 28:44 Final wrap-up & listener engagement call Links & Mentions: Igloo IMX Cooler (Ricky's New Favorite) [https://amzn.to/4mowyS3] Boardwalk Empire Actor: Bobby Cannavale [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0134072/] Disney Magic Bands Overview [https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/magicband-plus/]   Support us: Patreon Site [https://www.patreon.com/mackandg] Visit the Mack & G Store [https://mack-and-g-store.printify.me/products]   Follow us: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/mack.and.g.show/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mackandgshow/]  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMackAndGShow] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mackandgshow] Twitter [https://x.com/MackAndGShow] Join our Newsletter [https://mackandg.com/subscribe-for-updates/]