Fuck iron lung the ride, an iron lung escape room would be so fuckin cool

I remember when Bob at one point talked about how he was scared of whether he was going to be a good dad or not. I think we can all agree that he is a really good Dad.

As a therapist, I'm so glad this episode came out. I think it speaks to the broader misunderstanding that entertainers need to always be in character and need to show only the bright side of life. There's something to be said about trying to be positive around others, and trying to make people laugh, but at the end of the day an entertainer is still human. They go through negative experiences, they have burnout, that have difficult thoughts and feelings, you name it. I'm glad that you guys were able to open a dialogue today about how your experience is, even as entertainers, still have real life problems within them.

Dear Bob.
As a parent of a medically complex kid, THANK YOU.
So often we are seen as "fine" because to the outside world we look calm and in control. We are NOT. We are in fight or flight, soul crushing panic 24/7. You say "how do they do it?" and some say " I couldnt do what you do"....yeah you could. Because there is literally no other option. You do it because you have to. Just like you said with James' vomiting. You just have to do it. Your kids needs you to be the strong one. So you are. You collapse in tears later....but for your child? they only see love, support and strength, because there is no other option. The only difference between us and any other parent is, we got the worst case scenario....and we got on with it, because we have to. Our Son (also named James!) was born with a complex heart condition. 1 in 4 kids with a congenital heart condition dont make it to their 1st birthday. He had open heart surgery at 10 weeks old. Again at 2 years old......Yesterday he turned 10 years old. Hes stable, medication free and currently doesnt require any surgery. We just get on with it. Celebrate every good thing, and prepare for the worst. Thank you for shining a light on families who go through such tough times. ❤❤❤

I watch Distractible constantly to forget my problems are hear fun jokes, but I still REALLY appreciate when they get vulnerable and I connect and realize that I’m not alone with my problems. That can have just as much value for my mental health as the silly stuff. You can make people feel better just by being honest about your negative experiences, because we’re not alone.

Paused my Distractible episode because I got a notification about a new Distractible episode. Im so distracted right now that im shaking and crying.

I'm picturing Mark, hunched over in the kitchen or bathroom in the middle of a quiet afternoon, mumbling, holding his little GoPro, extremely concentrated... filming a faucet.

Appreciate the guys being more vulnerable about their struggles. I really encourage anyone who's thinking about talking to someone professional to take those first steps to do that. It's hard but mental health is something really important to take good care of.

Wade? And a car together? Now that's stupid, Wade has no car, Its in the Ocean

I liked the part where they all said in unison “it’s distracting time” and then distracted everywhere

First time the announcer calmly says “Yeeees. It’s time for…” he’s feeling it too.

It'd be really funny if, after Mark's extended efforts to get a Go Pro sponsor and Bob making a joke about himself getting one, Wade's the one who gets it.

As a chronically ill person, and. The likelihood any of them see this is incredibly low, when you get sick like this. Burnout level of sick. Stress induced sickness. You have to just stop honestly. You have to stop because your body is telling you "I need help, we need to slow down."

Your audience will be here. You need to put your body first because it is the one that breathes, sleeps, eats, smiles, laughs, cries. Not the audience. The audience cannot live life for you. If you leave and care for your body, it is not selfish. It is living. Your community loves you and wants you to be healthy and happy. They dont want content at the sacrifice of the creator. <3

Wade laughed so hard he fried his PC

I really loved this episode. I began experiencing burnout in 2019, and it wasn't until 2024—at 43 years old—that I was finally diagnosed as neurodivergent (AuDHD). My life felt "alright" until suddenly, it wasn't. While your job is primarily entertainment, you have genuinely helped so many audience members by opening up about your own struggles, especially regarding ADHD. I saw myself in each of you, and I actually requested to be tested for ADHD after seeing Bob’s diagnosis and Mark’s experience with his ADHD medication. Wade, your vulnerable moments and honest reflections on your own challenges have also been a significant part of my mental health journey. While I tune in for the games and the laughs, I am truly grateful for the deeper conversations; Distractible has fundamentally helped me. Thank you.

Wade talking about how mortality has been very relevant due to the familial issues going on in his life really hit home. Just because you are an entertainer doesn't mean you're not also a human being. You can't be on your game 24/7 because it's exhausting. I've really appreciated the vulnerability of this episode and I think this is equally as important as having a laugh.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I really do appreciate the somber moments where they just get real. Letting “bald butt of the joke” Wade get that off of his chest makes this show so much more than a podcast.

I may have just gotten into distractible but watching the old episodes from the time Bob wasn't a dad and then Mandy getting pregnant and him being worried about father hood and then the brith story of James I can say right now Bob is a really good dad

It’s rare when the distraction crew gets deep, but it’s always appreciated and very timely when they do. I myself just had a huge burnout crash and now im in the process of recovering and this is very helpful. Thanks Mark and Friends ❤

I have to say I really appreciate Wade talking about health struggles and people pleasing problems. It really helped me feel a little lighter hearing him open up about going through that. Thank you guys for both distracting me from my problems and also helping me not feel so alone in them. Love you all ❤