The Manny Show | Part 2 – Warriors Fan Page

📅 1-23-24: The Call with Manny 👴

Manny called in to reminisce about growing up in the 1970s, a time he described as a period when “nobody called the law for anything.” 🚔🚫

Makeshift Weapons: He talked about making slingshots and shooting BB guns. 🏹🔫
The “Trick”: Manny shared a story about his cousin suggesting they shoot each other. Manny agreed, but as soon as he bent over, his cousin shot him and ran away—a story the cousin still laughs about today. 😂🏃‍♂️
Target Practice: He recalled shooting at lizards, “horny toads,” and birds as a kid. 🦎🐦

📅 1-12-24: Call Summary 🤠

The Boot Check: Manny starts by asking if Chewie picked up his boots and mentions a mutual acquaintance named Mike who has known Chewie since he was “a little punk.” 🥾👶
The Cowboys Bet: Manny tries to place a $100 bet on the Dallas Cowboys, which quickly escalates in the joking banter to $500. 🏈💵
Radio “Dump”: At one point, the hosts have to “dump” (censor) Manny’s audio, leading to a laugh about whatever inappropriate comment he made. 🙊🚫
Wisconsin Sabotage: Manny asks about a traveler headed to Wisconsin; the hosts joke that the man is actually going there to sabotage the Green Bay Packers. 🧀🧀
Personal Connection: One of the hosts mentions they need to visit Manny at the Army Navy store soon to buy Air Force gear for their father, who is currently in assisted living, hoping the memorabilia will help with his memory. 🎖️👴❤️

📅 1-30-24: The “Fake Manny” Call 🎭

The “Fake Manny” call is a brief, comedic parody of the regular caller Manny, characterized by exaggerated slang and a focus on food. 🌮🥸

The Persona: The caller explicitly identifies himself as “Fake Manny.” 🤡
Online Bullying: The host jokingly asks if he has been bullying people online, which Fake Manny denies. 💻👊
Hunger & Carnitas: Fake Manny claims he was just “talking about the animals” because he is hungry and offers to show the hosts some carnitas. 🐷🥘
Sign-off: He uses the catchphrase “Horale” before the host sends him off with “Love, fake Manny.” ❤️👋

Note: Following this brief interaction, the hosts pivot to apologizing to a listener named Carolyn for an earlier, potentially misunderstood comment involving “Squirt” soda and meat reduction. 🥤🥩

📅 1-9-24: Call Summary ❄️

In this call, Manny from the Army Navy store joins the crew for a lighthearted and humorous conversation that covers everything from cold-weather gear to “mystery” absences. 🕵️‍♂️📦

Cold Weather Gear: Manny offers to help Matt stay warm during the cold snap with “extreme cold stuff” and long johns. The hosts joke about the store’s inventory, mentioning they’ve seen an RPG on the wall for $400 and giant barbecue pits. 🚀🍖🧤
The “Mystery” Absence: The hosts mention that Manny had dropped a “mystery” on them at the end of the previous year, implying he was going through some things. When they jokingly ask which prison he was in, Manny laughs it off and says, “I’m back, I’m all right now.” 🔓😄
Regional Humor: Matt, who grew up in Brownsville, Texas, complains that he can’t handle the cold because he’s used to the Valley’s only two temperatures: 80 or 95 degrees. Manny promises the long johns will keep his “huevos” warm. 🥚🔥☀️
Listener Concern: The hosts emphasize how much the audience loves Manny, noting that listeners actually stop by the store to ask why he hasn’t called into the show lately. 💓🏢

📅 1-24-24: Call Summary 🏥

In this call, Manny provides a graphic and very personal health update regarding the “mystery” illness the hosts had previously mentioned. 🩺🚽

The “Pipes” are Clogged: Manny reveals that he felt terrible before Christmas because his “pipes were clogged up” (severe constipation). He admits he would sit on the “throne” for 30 minutes with no results. 🚽🚫
Medical Bills: He visited the emergency room at Scott and White, but claims they did nothing for him except send a $5,000 bill. 💸🏥
Rock Solid Solution: Manny eventually went to a place in Round Rock called “Rock Solid,” where he underwent colon hydrotherapy. He describes the process as sitting on a “horse” with a water jet. 🐎🚿
The Cause: Manny attributes the issue to his job; since he is often alone at the store, he can’t lock the door to use the restroom when customers are there, leading him to “hold it in” for years. 🚪🔒
Recovery: He proudly declares he is “back on track” and “back in the normal,” no longer needing 10–20 minutes in the bathroom. ✅🏃‍♂️

📅 2-26-24: Call Summary 💆‍♂️

In this call, the hosts clarify that they are speaking to the “Real Manny” before diving into a mix of inappropriate jokes and a discussion on vintage fashion. 📻👔

Massage Jokes: The call begins with chaotic banter about Manny owing the hosts a “full body massage” for stressing them out. Manny escalates the joke by asking for a “four hands massage” and makes a comment about wanting a “happy ending,” which the hosts laugh off as typical Manny behavior. 👐💆‍♀️✨
Old Tech: One of the hosts jokes that they expected Manny to be calling from a crank-operated World War II field phone rather than an iPhone. ☎️🎞️
Vintage Rip-offs: A host mentions seeing standard army-drab fatigues being sold at a “vintage sale” at a trendy bar for $45. 🧥🏷️
The Army Navy Price: Manny calls that price a “rip-off” and confirms he sells those same button-up fatigue shirts at his store for only $20. 💰📉
Hipster Advice: The hosts tell “hipsters” and “ladies” to stop overspending at trendy vintage shops and head to Manny’s Army Navy store instead—but they jokingly warn, “Don’t look Manny directly in the eye.” 👓🚫👁️

Final Segment Notes: Immediately after Manny hangs up, the host apologizes to “Fake Manny,” stating they don’t have time for the parody version today. They then transition to promoting Ted Nugent tickets and an upcoming event on April 13th. 🎸🎫

📅 2-16-23: Call Summary 📝

In this call, Manny joins the hosts’ discussion about what people lie about, while also sharing a “vintage” story from San Antonio. 🏘️🗣️

Mota for Food Stamps: Responding to an earlier conversation about stamps, Manny shares that in San Antonio during the 1970s, you could actually buy “mota” (weed) with food stamps. He describes a specific vendor on Guadalupe Street who ran a fruit and vegetable stand as a front for the operation. 🥦🌿🍎
The Biggest Lie: When asked what people lie about most, Manny says it’s “when they’re going to pay you back.” 💸🤥
Sob Stories and Debt: Manny laments the “bullsht” excuses he hears at his shop—like customers claiming their grandmother died just to avoid paying him. He admits he keeps a physical list of everyone who owes him money. 👵🪦📋
The “Sick” List: Manny jokes that if he ever gets seriously ill, he is “coming for all of them” on the list to collect his debts. 🤒💀
Betting: The hosts acknowledge that while Manny is a man of his word and always pays up when he loses a bet, many people (likely including Super Bowl bettors) still haven’t brought him his checks. 🏈🏦

📅 2-22-24: Fake Manny 🍹

In this short call, a caller known as “Fake Manny” (an impersonator of the real Manny from the Army Navy store) calls in to lean into the character’s military-surplus theme with a comedic twist. 🥸🪖

The “Concoction”: Fake Manny claims that the “real” Manny makes the best margaritas at the Army Navy store. 🍹✨
The Presentation: He explains that the drinks are served in a unique way: you have to drink the margarita straight out of a combat boot. 🥾🍸
The Pun: He gives the drink a military-themed name, calling them “Saving Private Ritas.” 🎖️🍹
Host Reaction: The hosts laugh at the “Toilet Bowl Margarita” concept but note that Fake Manny is now calling in ten times more often than the actual Manny. They also mention that the real Manny recently heard his impersonator for the first time. 🚽😂

📅 2-27-23: Call Summary 🌮

In this call, Manny calls in to offer fashion advice and weigh in on a conversation about the best food in Austin, eventually veering into some inappropriate humor. 👖🍔

Cargo Pants for Chewie: The call opens with Manny offering to “hook up” host Chewie with cargo pants from the Army Navy store. They discuss colors (beige and green), with Chewie noting he needs them for “embarrassed golf” so he can fit a sandwich in the pockets. 🏌️‍♂️🥪
The Best Thing He Ever Ate: Manny asks the hosts what the best thing they ever ate was. After a host mentions a Wagyu burger from Denver, Manny responds with a crude “fur burger” joke. 🍔🔞
Lengua (Beef Tongue): Manny pivots to a more serious food choice: Lengua. He expresses shock that nobody has mentioned it yet, praising how tender it is. 👅🌮
Local Recommendations: Manny recommends a spot “behind Jack in a Crack” (Jack in the Box) across the street from his shop for great Lengua, before making one more joke linking Lengua back to his “fur burger” comment. 🤡🍔
Radio Takeovers: After Manny hangs up, the hosts joke that Manny “wants us fired so badly” because of his edgy humor. They compare his frequent, chaotic calls to a “radio takeover.” 🎙️🧨

📅 2-3-23: Call Summary ⛺

In this call, Manny provides a survivalist-style update from the Army Navy store, touching on store operations and military surplus gear. 🪖🥫

Cash Only: Manny reports that his store phone and credit card machine (Visa) are down. He tells listeners they must bring “cash money, baby.” 💵💰
Survival Solutions: A host mentions being on a “boil water notice” and asks if Manny has water purification tablets. Manny offers an alternative: he has plenty of five-gallon jugs (Jerry cans) that the host can use to haul water from the store. 💧⛽
The 65-Hour Week: Manny declares, “I love my job,” despite working about 65 hours a week. He mentions that he often doesn’t even have time to go to the bathroom because he’s so busy running the shop—a detail that links back to his later “clogged pipes” health update. 🕒👷‍♂️
MREs and Gear: They discuss MREs (Meals Ready to Eat), which Manny stocks. He explains they don’t need electricity to heat up; you just add a little water to the heating element. 🍱🔥
Overcoat Shopping: The host asks if Manny has any long, wool Air Force-style overcoats or pea coats. Manny confirms he has flight jackets and field jackets in stock and invites him to come by. 🧥✈️
Barbecue: The call ends with the host expressing interest in visiting the store next time Manny is barbecuing ribs on-site. 🍖🔥

📅 2-10-23: Call Summary 🏈

In this call, Manny joins the hosts to discuss their predictions and betting for the upcoming Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. 🏆🦅

Manny’s Pick: Manny initially claims he is still sticking with the Cowboys (jokingly), but eventually reveals he is betting on Philly. His reasoning is simple: another guy he knows wanted Kansas City, so he took the opposite side. 🤠🆚🦅
The Bet: Manny reveals he put $100 on the game. The hosts tease him that $100 is pocket change for him (“you pick your teeth with that”) and suggest he should become a bookie as a side business. 💰🦷
The Chiefs Defense: The hosts argue that they should probably root for the Chiefs because Patrick Mahomes is from Texas, but Manny sticks to his bet. 🐎🌵
Super Bowl Party Etiquette: Following the call, the hosts discuss what makes a good Super Bowl party. They agree that you must have “squares” or some form of betting (prop bets) to keep people interested. 📊🥳
Philly Fandom: They note that Philadelphia is so invested in the game that schools were reportedly canceled for the following Monday to account for the city-wide “hangover.” 🍺🏫
Host’s “Baked” Story: The segment ends with Speaker 02 (Bob) sharing an embarrassing story of getting too high at a Super Bowl party, where he spent 15 minutes staring at a girl while mindlessly stuffing his face with pigs-in-a-blanket and seven-layer dip. 🌭🍃😵‍💫

📅 2-13-24: Fake Manny 💘

In this quick comedic segment, the caller known as “Fake Manny” calls in to share his unconventional Valentine’s Day plans. 🌹🪖

Valentine’s Day Plans: When asked about his plans for the holiday, Fake Manny says he is taking his wife to the Army Navy store to buy her an Army jacket and some “comeback” (combat) boots. 🧥🥾
The Punchline: He reveals a bit of his sad-sack character backstory, mentioning that he hopes after the gift, his wife will actually “come back” to him. 💔😢
Host Reaction: The hosts mockingly call him a “romantic” and marvel at how good the impersonator is. They discuss how much they enjoy the “Fake Manny” character. 🤡✨

📅 3-1-23: Call Summary 🚗

In this intense segment, Manny calls in to provide what the hosts call “bad advice” by sharing a gritty story from his past in San Antonio. 🏘️👊

The Slow Driver: Manny tells a story about a man in San Antonio who was notorious for driving extremely slow all the time. 🐌🐢
The Road Rage Incident: Another driver eventually lost his temper, got out of his vehicle, and punched the slow driver right in the face through the car window. 🚗💥👊
The Retaliation: The slow driver responded by shooting the aggressor in the stomach (“shot his ass in the gut”). 🔫🩸
The “Slow” Escape: In an ironic twist, Manny notes that after the shooting, the man simply “drove off real slow.” 🐌💨
Manny’s Takeaway: Manny points out that the shooter never got caught, while the other man was left “screaming like a little punk.” The hosts agree that the moral of the story is to never get out of your car to confront someone. 🛑🚘
Translation Trouble: After Manny hangs up, the hosts struggle to remember the Spanish word for “snail” (caracol) to describe the slow driver. 🐚🐌

📅 3-5-24: Call Summary 👴❤️

In this brief call, the “Real Manny” calls in to offer his unique take on the show’s relationship topic, sharing some “wisdom” passed down from his father. 📜✨

Fatherly Advice: Manny recounts advice from his father, who told him that if he could get “half the women” his father did, he would be a happy man. 👨🧔‍♂️
Quantity vs. Quality: When the host jokes that it sounds like his dad was focused on quantity over quality, Manny clarifies his perspective on romance, claiming that “it’s always love” and that he falls in love every single time. ❤️✨
“Feeling Funny”: Manny admits that talking about the subject makes him “feel all funny,” which he takes as a sign that the hosts picked a great topic for the day. 😊🌀
Quick Sign-off: The hosts have to cut the call short to move on to the next segment, giving a final shout-out to the Army Navy store. 🏢👋

📅 3-8-23: Call Summary 🍳

In this high-energy call, Manny delivers a passionate critique of a previous caller’s “fluffy” cooking methods. 🥘🔥

The Chorizo Controversy: Manny is outraged by a previous caller (“that Vato”) who suggested cooking “fluffy eggs” with chorizo. Manny claims his late mother would have called that man a pendejo, insisting that you never heard of “fluffy” eggs in a traditional Chicano household. 🥚🤡
The “Right” Way to Cook: Manny explains the proper technique: you cook the chorizo first to release the grease, then add the eggs directly into the pan. He notes that the grease is essential because it makes everything “slide out lovely.” 🥘✨
Breakfast Staples: Manny shares his personal favorite breakfast: Chorizo con huevo and Chicharrones with frijoles. 🫘🥓
Local Recommendations: When discussing where to get the best ingredients, Manny and the hosts recommend La Michoacana for their barbacoa and chicharrones. Manny specifically frequents the location at Lamar and Rundberg. 📍🛒
The “Mean” Manny: As the call ends, the hosts remark that “Manny is so mean” but always informative. To further rile him up, Speaker 07 jokes that “Chorizo and vegan Soyrizo are indistinguishable,” knowing it would drive Manny crazy. 🥦🥓🤯

📅 3-9-23: Call Summary 🛒

Lack of Sleep: Manny opens by mentioning he’s been up early because his grandson won’t let him sleep. 👶😴
The “Discount” Customer: Manny tells a story about a young man and his father who came into the store. Despite an item being clearly priced at $24.95, the customer offered $14. Later, the same man tried to get two t-shirts for $12 total. 📉💰
The Chase: Frustrated by the “insulting” offers, Manny told the man, “I ain’t selling you nothing,” and refused to serve him. When the customers left, Manny followed right behind them to ensure they were gone. 🏃‍♂️💨
“What’s Free?”: Manny recounts another customer asking what was free in the store. Manny’s response was a blunt, “Puro chorizo” (a crude way of saying “nothing”), before telling the person to leave. 🌭🚫
Manny’s Business Philosophy: He clarifies that he treats people right if they are respectful, but if they “act like a fool,” he treats them like one. 🤡⚖️
Store Origins: After the call, the hosts wonder where Manny actually gets his inventory, assuming he buys old military “surplus” by the pound. 📦🪖

2nd call of same day 👊

In this blunt and typical Manny fashion, the “Real Manny” calls in to answer the prompt: “What is the best feeling in the world?” 🌍✨

The Best Feeling: Manny claims that the best feeling is when someone keeps “nagging and nagging” you, and you finally “beat their ass.” 👊💥
Better Than Sex: Manny doubles down on this sentiment, claiming that the release of physical retaliation feels “wonderful” and is actually “better than sex.” 🔞🔥
Anger Management: Host Chewie suggests that Manny needs anger management classes. Manny reveals that he has actually already attended classes twice, but they “didn’t work” and the lessons “didn’t take.” 🏫📉🤡

📅 3-10-23: Call Summary 📧

Manny the Customer: Manny went to a sign shop to buy magnets for his truck, business cards, and lawn signs. 🪧🛻
The “Email” Conflict: The shop employee refused to do business with Manny because he doesn’t have an email address. Manny’s response was classic: “I don’t need no email, I got cash.” 🚫📧💰
Cash is King: Manny is outraged that a business would refuse “legal tender.” He calls the employee a “Peckerwood” and tells the hosts he wanted to “slap him upside the head.” 💵💢
40 Years of Business: Manny points out that he has run his own shop for 40 years without an email address and finds the modern “paperless” requirement ridiculous. 📜🏛️
The “Chorizo” Email: The hosts joke that he should have just given a fake email. Manny ends the call by suggesting a highly inappropriate, fake email address involving chorizo—which forces the hosts to scramble and cut him off. 🌭🙈🛑
The “Five Dumps”: The hosts reveal they had to use the “dump button” (the delay to censor audio) five times during Manny’s call to keep the show on the air. 🙊🔇

📅 3-12-24: Call Summary 🎙️

In this chaotic segment, “Fake Manny” makes another appearance, leading into a debate between the hosts. 🤡⚖️

Fake Manny’s Bad Connection: “Fake Manny” calls in, but the hosts criticize the audio quality, asking if he is using Bluetooth for the first time. 📉📱
Toxic Tuesday Joke: Fake Manny attempts a “deez nuts” joke (using the word “leech”) that the hosts find simultaneously lazy and amusing. 🥜🍌
The “I Know More Than You” Caller: After the character call, Speaker 02 apologizes to the female listeners for being over-the-top earlier. He admits he gets easily annoyed by “know-it-all” callers. 🤓💢
The Gender Debate: The hosts have a brief, semi-serious argument about empathy. Speaker 04 admits he feels bad when they are mean to women callers who are “all business,” but he wouldn’t feel bad if the caller were a man. Speaker 02 calls him out for being “sexist.” 👥⚖️

📅 3-15-23: Call Summary 🍖

The Army Navy Invitation: Manny invites show guest Natalie to his store on North Lamar Boulevard, promising to “hook her up.” Manny jokingly offers “the love of a good man” and reveals he even sells handcuffs. 🏢🔗💘
Molly Straps: Host Matt recalls taking his daughter to Manny’s for a backpack, but she didn’t like the Molly straps (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment). 🎒📎
Grilling Etiquette: Manny states that while he doesn’t use the kitchen, he is a master of the BBQ pit. He has a zero-tolerance policy for guests opening the lid: “I don’t like nobody touching my meat or looking at it when I’m cooking.” 🍖🔥🙅‍♂️
“If You’re Lookin’, You Ain’t Cookin'”: Manny insists that opening the lid ruins the food by letting the heat out. 🌡️🚫
Propane vs. Wood: While the hosts joke about running out of propane, Manny remains a purist, stating he only ever uses Mesquite wood for his smoke. 🪵💨

📅 3-20-23: Call Summary 🐎

The “Horse” Incident: Manny has zero compassion for a news story about a man in Britain involved with a horse, stating they should “put him out of his misery.” 🐎🔫
Race and “Straight-up Woods”: When Manny asks about the man’s race, he uses the term “straight-up wood” (short for “peckerwood”). The hosts have to use the “dump button” to censor the audio. 🙊🔇
Cultural Defense: The hosts tease Manny about “donkey shows” in Mexico, but Manny denies ever seeing one, claiming he only saw “beautiful women” down there. 🇲🇽💃
HEB Coupon Rant: Manny moves on to his frustration with people using coupons at HEB. He demands a “cash-only” line so he doesn’t have to wait for “pendejos” saving 30 cents. 🛒🎫💢
Manny’s Joy: When asked what actually brings him joy, Manny repeats his favorite mantra: “When they keep nagging… and then you just beat their ass.” 👊😊
The Retail Experience: Manny warns that if anyone tries to use a coupon at the Army Navy store, he will personally throw them out. 🏢💨
Pitmaster Skills: Manny mentions he recently cooked 600 chicken leg quarters for a South by Southwest party. 🍖🍗🎸
PCP and Port-a-Potties: A host mentions being fired from a port-a-potty company for a false positive PCP test. Manny’s take: “If you’re pumping caca, you can do whatever you want.” 💩🧪

📊 Context: Peckerwood Statistics

While the term is used colloquially by Manny, it has historically been associated with specific subcultures.

Category	Statistic
Origin	19th-century African American slang for poor rural whites (reversing “Woodpecker”).
Prison Population	In some state systems, “Wood” or “Peckerwood” can refer to roughly 10-15% of the white inmate population.
Demographics	Primarily used in the Southern and Western United States.

📅 3-23-23: Call Summary ⚡

The “Burying Cables” Debate: Manny is outraged by the Austin City Council’s proposal to explore burying power lines. He argues it’s a “waste of money.” 💵🏗️🌩️
The “Feasibility” Grift: Host Matt agrees, explaining that these resolutions often lead to paying consultants hundreds of thousands of dollars for reports that result in no action. 📊💸
Bob’s “Chicano” Identity: Manny reveals he started listening because of Bob’s Latino heritage, but he’s disappointed that Bob doesn’t know how to “curse properly in Español.” 🇲🇽🤬
The Military Hookup: Bob mentions his father is a retired Air Force veteran. Manny immediately offers to “hook him up” for free, though Matt warns not to give the dad any machetes. 🎖️🎁🗡️
Weight and Health: Manny questions why Bob wants to lose weight, leading Manny to admit he weighs 280 lbs himself. Matt jokes that he needs the “manteca” (muscle/weight) to throw difficult customers out. 🧈💪👊

📅 3-24-23: Call Summary 🎖️

Stolen Valor: Manny shares a story about a “liar” who came into his store claiming to be a Marine. When a real Marine friend caught the man in a lie about Parris Island vs. South Carolina geography, it was clear he was a “straight-up liar.” 🤥🪖📍
Political Fire: Manny calls Donald Trump the “biggest liar” and wants to see him locked up. He specifically dislikes Trump’s honesty. 🇺🇸🏛️🔓
The APD Controversy: Manny mentions the indictments of 19 APD officers following the 2020 protests, arguing it’s wrong that they were locked up for “following orders.” 👮‍♂️⚖️
Family Roots: Manny jokes that he used to tease his mother by saying Trump was German and “related to her,” prompting her to deny any connection. 🇩🇪👵
A Secret Crush: To end the call, Manny confesses his love for Rosa, a regular on the show, calling her a “beautiful woman.” When asked if his girlfriend knows, Manny admits he hasn’t told her yet. ❤️🤫💃

📅 3-29-23: The “Two-Week Turkey” Story 🦃🤢

In this memorable call, Manny shares a disgusting yet hilarious story from his younger days living in Killeen, Texas, involving a “forgotten” Thanksgiving feast and an old-school godfather.

The Two-Week Turkey

Manny describes a massive Thanksgiving “throwdown” he hosted while living alone. Two weeks later, his godfather came to visit and was immediately hit by a foul odor upon entering the house. 👃💨

The Discovery: Covering his face with a bandana, the godfather searched the house and eventually found the turkey carcass still in the oven, rotting for 14 days. 🤢🏚️
Manny’s Excuse: When asked how he could possibly forget a whole turkey, Manny admitted they were “smoking too much weed” and being “party animals.” 🍃🥳
The Aftermath: The godfather ended up cleaning Manny’s entire kitchen and front yard, waking up at 6:00 AM every day to keep the place orderly. 🧹☀️

The Old-School Godfather

Manny describes his godfather as a “trip”—a man who would stay up all night playing guitar and singing, but with very strict rules. 🎸🎶

The Incident: Manny left several friends at the house with his godfather. When he returned, he saw his friends walking down the street, looking shaken. 🏃‍♂️💨
The Reason: His friends had tried to roll a joint in front of the godfather. Insulted by the lack of respect, the godfather pulled out a pistol and ran them all out of the house. 🔫🚫
The Hidden Truth: Manny noted that his friends only told him they were “ran off”—they conveniently left out the part about the gun until the godfather told Manny himself. 🤫

📅 4-1-24: Total Solar Eclipse Prep 🌑🧟‍♂️

In this segment, Manny shares his preparation for the total solar eclipse and explains why he’s stocking up on survival gear rather than eclipse glasses.

The Eclipse “Zombies”: Manny shares a warning from his mother-in-law, who told him not to go outside because “there’s going to be zombies walking around.” 🧟‍♂️🚫
Nature’s Reaction: The hosts discuss the eerie nature of a total eclipse—how birds go to sleep, bats emerge, and bugs go “crazy” as the world goes dark. 🦇🦗
Manny’s Strategy: While others look for glasses, Manny is focused on business. He plans to stay open at the Army Navy Store to sell gear to the tourists. 🏢💰
Survival Prep (MREs): Manny explains that MREs typically last 5 to 10 years. He recommends the spaghetti or chili mac as the best-tasting options. 🍝🥫
The Cigarette Mystery: Host Bob recalls old C-rations that came with two cigarettes. Manny notes he still has some of these vintage rations for decoration, though they are definitely not for eating. 🚬🚫

📅 4-5-23: The “Rainey Street Ripper” Theory 🕵️‍♂️🌊

Manny jumps into the conversation about the “Rainey Street Ripper” conspiracy theory involving the tragic drownings in Austin’s Lady Bird Lake.

The Profile: Manny offers a very specific (and highly stereotypical) profile of the alleged killer. 🕵️‍♂️
The Logic: Manny dismisses the idea that the victims are simply intoxicated people falling into the water. He argues that even when he gets “drunk or high,” he doesn’t fall into the water. 🍻🚫🌊
The “Bet”: Manny is so confident in his theory that he tries to place a bet on the killer’s identity. 💸
Chewie as Bait: Manny jokingly tells Chewie that the killer wouldn’t bother him because he’s “not the right type,” citing his size and a bald spot. Manny cracks that the killer would avoid him because “they know you float.” 🎈😂

📅 4-11-23: Hot Mics & Mota 🎙️🍃

The Infamous “Hot Mic”: The segment opens with Manny talking to a customer while his line was live. Producers had to censor him for using graphic medical metaphors to describe a trailer hitch. 🙊🚛
Drug Policy: Manny brings up the strict drug laws in the Philippines. While he thinks hard drugs are a problem, he admits he smokes “so much mota” (marijuana) himself. 🍃💨
“Chewie and the Man”: Manny has a new smoker at the store and promises chorizo, ribs, and burgers. The hosts suggest a live broadcast from the store showing the film “Blood In, Blood Out” on a projector. 🎥🥩🌮
The “Crazy Uncle”: Host Bob notes that Manny is like the show’s crazy uncle—the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back but makes everyone nervous every time he calls. 😅❤️

📅 4-11-24: The O.J. Verdict & Eclipse “Bust” 🏎️☁️

The Verdict on “The Juice”: Regarding the passing of O.J. Simpson, Manny declares him “guilty, guilty,” citing the Bronco chase as proof. He claims if it happened on Lamar Boulevard, Austin police “would have rammed his ass.” 🏎️🚔
The Eclipse “Bust”: Manny found the actual eclipse “boring” because it was too cloudy in Austin. He felt bad for the tourists who traveled from as far as Chile, cracking the pun: “They got the chili, alright.” 🇨🇱☁️👎

📅 4-12-23: Manny’s In-Studio Visit 🏢🚶‍♂️

Manny visits the studio in person, bringing carne guisada from Amaya’s (which the hosts declare the best). 🍲✨

The Transformation: Manny has lost 20 pounds and the hosts remark that he looks great. 📉💪
The “Look”: The hosts discuss Manny’s tough presence and his use of suspenders as a tactical move: “I don’t have time to tighten my belt, I’m ready to fight.” 👊👖
Street Lessons: Manny shares a story about telling “punks” with sagging pants to pull them up, noting that saggers are the easiest to “slap” because they have to use one hand to hold their pants up. 🤚💥
The Lawsuit: When Manny jokes that Bob wouldn’t punch anyone, Bob agrees: “I won’t hit you; I’ll hit you with a lawsuit.” ⚖️📜

📅 4-13-23: “Mexi-Capacity” 🇲🇽📻

The Joke: The hosts jokingly tell Manny to wait because they hit their “Mexi-capacity” for callers. 🛑
The Rebuttal: Manny fires back: “There’s two Mexicans on the show! What the heck?” (referring to Chewie and Matt, but notably excluding Bob). 😂
San Antonio Heritage: The hosts speculate Manny is likely half-German, noting the common San Antonio demographic of a Latina mom and a German dad. 🇩🇪🇲🇽

📅 4-18-23: Toxic Tuesday ☣️🗣️

Manny leans into the “Toxic Tuesday” theme by naming things he envies about the opposite sex.

The Claim: Manny jokingly claims “women don’t have to work,” which the hosts flag as the “maximum toxic level.” 🚩⚠️
Double Standards: Manny references the Lorena Bobbitt case, arguing there is a double standard in the justice system regarding how genders are treated for certain crimes. ⚖️
The 4/20 Handshake: Manny asks for some “water” at an upcoming event. Bob promises a “special handshake” when they meet. 🤝😉

📅 4-20-22: The $500 Bounty 🥊💵

The Bet: Manny places a $500 cash bet on Chuy winning an amateur fight against a “kid in San Marcos.” 👊💰
Manny’s Advice: He warns Chuy to stay focused—no “smoking up” or getting a girlfriend until the fight is over. 🚫🍃🚫💃
Tech Talk: Manny reminisces about credit card “knuckle busters” and manual imprinters. He remains skeptical of modern biometric palm scanning, asking what happens if your palm isn’t clean. 🖐️📸🤔

📅 4-20-23: 420 Philosophy & Scandals 🍃🚔

1970s Concert Culture: Manny reminisces about smoking at concerts right in front of the police. He says the cops “didn’t give a damn” back then. 🎸👮‍♂️
Manny and the Law: Manny tells a story about asking a cop visiting his store if he had any mota on him. When a customer was shocked, Manny replied: “He’s a human being… he’s just like us, except he’s got to arrest you.” 🤝🚓
The McCurtain County Scandal: Manny manages to stun the hosts by siding with Oklahoma officials caught on tape discussing hiring hitmen to kill a reporter. Manny calls the reporter a “snitch,” to the horror of the hosts. 😱🗞️🚫
The Final Word: Manny doubles down, ending the call with a chilling remark about the reporter, leaving the hosts to quickly pivot to upcoming Moontower Comedy Festival news. 🎤🎭

📅 4-20-23: The 420 Philosophy & Police “Mota” 🍃🚔

In this lighthearted check-in, Manny calls to console Chewy after a cancelled trip and ends up taking a trip down memory lane regarding drug culture and the “human side” of law enforcement.

The 420 Philosophy

Chewy’s Lifestyle: Manny asks if the upcoming 420 holiday is a big deal for Chewy now that his plans are cancelled. Chewy and the hosts joke that “420 is wherever I go” and “every day is 420 for Chewy,” implying the holiday is redundant for him. 💨😎
1970s Concert Culture: Manny reminisces about the 1970s, claiming that everyone smoked at concerts right in front of the police. According to Manny, the cops “didn’t give a damn” back then. He feels the bold spirit of just “sparking it up” and smiling at a cop has always been part of the culture. 🎸🏟️

Manny and the Law

The Cop at the Store: Manny tells a story about a police officer visiting the Army Navy store. Manny boldly asked the officer if he had any “mota” (marijuana) on him. 👮‍♂️❓
The “Human” Element: When a customer expressed shock, Manny defended his actions: “He’s a human being. He’s just like us, except he’s got to arrest you, that’s all.” 🤝
Chewy’s Reaction: Chewy finds Manny’s blunt outlook surprisingly comforting, noting that it actually made him feel better about his cancelled trip. 😊

📅 4-20-23: Scandals, Cocaine & “Startup Ideas” 🗞️❄️

In this intense and controversial final check-in, Manny manages to stun the hosts with a series of takes that leave everyone questioning his logic.

The McCurtain County Recording Scandal

The “Illegal” Tape: Manny questions the legality of the 2023 McCurtain County, Oklahoma recording where officials were caught discussing “hiring hitmen” and lamenting they could no longer “lynch” people. ⚖️🚫
Manny’s Take: Manny surprisingly sides with the officials, calling the reporter a “snitch.” The hosts are horrified, pointing out that “snitching” on corruption is literally the job of a journalist. 📰🤫
The Final Word: Manny doubles down, ending the call with a chilling, “Go ahead and shoot the mother[…]” regarding the reporter. 😱

Cocaine and “Startup Ideas”

The Kilo Case: Manny complains about people being caught with a kilo of cocaine and being released due to “illegal search and seizure.” ❄️📦
The “Real” Casualty: Host O’Reilly jokes that the most dangerous thing about cocaine isn’t the drug itself—it’s getting “trapped in a kitchen at a party with a guy who is on cocaine and wants to talk to you about his startup idea.” 🏠🤪💡

Show Wrap-Up & SNL News

Live Tonight: The hosts remind listeners that doors open at 4:00 PM for their live podcast recording at the Moontower Comedy Festival. 🎭🎤
The SNL Connection: They announce they are working on booking Devon Walker, a current Saturday Night Live cast member who famously started his comedy career right there in Austin! 🗽🌟

📅 4-21-22: The “Choo-Choo” Pre-Fight Ritual 🥊🏆

The studio turns into a high-stakes locker room as the team prepares Chewy for his big boxing match in San Marcos. Manny returns to offer “expert” advice.

Manny’s Unusual Coaching

The No-Cup Rule: Manny starts the call with a bizarre suggestion: Chewy shouldn’t wear an athletic cup. He claims they are a “pain” and “feel weird.” 🩲🚫
The “Self-Defense” Plan: When the hosts ask what happens if Chewy gets hit below the belt, Manny jokes he’ll “shoot” the opponent. The hosts have to quickly remind him they don’t advocate violence! 🔫🛑
The Bet Update: Manny is disappointed that “nobody in San Marcos” has taken his $500 bet against Chewy. He taunts the locals, saying they don’t have the huevos to bet against “The Choo-Choo.” 💰🥚

The Pre-Fight Ritual

Hydration and Nutrition: The hosts tell Chewy to drink plenty of water to flush his system but switch to tiny sips 1-2 hours before the fight to avoid a heavy stomach. 💧🥊
The “Evacuation”: In a moment of raw honesty, the team discusses the necessity of “clearing the system” before entering the ring. 🚽✨
The Brotherhood of Boxing: Chewy reflects on his training, explaining that boxing is a “brotherhood” where you have to hit your friends hard to make them better. He admits to feeling bad during “abs day” when he had to punch his training partners with full force. 🤜🤛