Family Thanksgivings can be awkward and embarrassing. Nine started with an embarrassing story, Mattman talked about the family drama, then we took a turn and Nine got emotional about it.

This is a story Matt thought may be too personal for Nine, but Nine seemed to have a pretty good time telling a story of personal tragedy.

Nine got a delivery that would embarrass a lot of people, but not him. What was it? How did it lead to 30 minutes of conversation?

What is pride? What is ego? When are they real and when are they fake?

Mattman had a very simple question for Nine that wound up going so much deeper than you'd expect. We talked hobbies, pride, loneliness, unintentional self-harm, living, and learning. We're pretty proud of this episode!

Just like the title says, our bad experiences with substances. Take this as a warning and a cautionary tale. 

This episode almost didn't get posted, but here it is! 

Back in the olden days, we could get away with a lot of stuff on The Rise Guys. Back before anybody cared about legal repercussions and before anyone got woke. These are some of the most memorable ones.

Nine has a habit of almost drowning about once a year. Do you have any idea how much an in-ground pool costs in 2022?! Mattman was SHOCKED.

Who doesn't love donkey butts and them big ol legs? We ain't too proud to beg. 

Maybe you've heard about the Vince McMahon scandal, but do you remember when the stuff he did was expected and maybe even encouraged & celebrated?

Then Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin opened our eyes!