Fat, Dumb, and Happy

About 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 (mailto:FDHpod@gmail.com) to ask questions, offer suggestions, or to be on a future episode as a guest expert - you tell us the topic!

Publisher

Dave Thomander & Jon Diehl

Category

comedy · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Feb 2023

Latest episode

10 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Aug 2026

   40. New Jersey and FINAL EPISODE!!!

   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!

2. 

   26 May 2026

   39. Stand Up Comedy!!!

   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 actively seeks out that pressure and stress for hopes of getting some laughs? Check it out! It’s a great episode!

3. 

   30 Apr 2026

   38. The Dentist!!!

   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. Sit back, relax, and say “ahhhh…hahaha!”

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

29

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71