Live Insuphishient Volume 2 was recorded live on September 17, 2021, and is being re-released on 12/13/24 as part of the Insuphishient Archival Series. This episode was hosted in Matt’s basement, located in Insuphishient’s home state of Massachusetts. It marked the grand finale of the podcast’s wildly ambitious 2021 pilot season. Earlier that year, Nick and Matt had launched the show to great fanfare (among their immediate families), and the size of the Insuphishient audience had expanded significantly by the fall, thanks in no small part to their relentless commitment to vaguely accurate Phish trivia.

The September 17 episode captured the quintessential Insuphishient vibe, blending high-energy tangents with unexpected detours into completely unrelated topics. A highlight of the recording was the legendary disagreement between Nick and Matt over whether a hypothetical Phish-themed escape room would require solving puzzles to the beat of “Bouncing Round the Room” Other moments of note included a poorly timed pizza delivery and a spirited debate over which band member would make the best dodgeball teammate.

This episode remains a cult favorite among longtime listeners and marks the first time that beloved Insuphishient staples like “Nick mispronounces something” and “Matt’s mysterious snack bag” appeared in a single recording. Relive the magic of this unforgettable episode and bask in the glow of a podcast truly coming into its own.

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