The Maine to Miami McLaughlin Marathon: Rhett's Spring Break Trip

[@pizzapie7]

I’m so shocked everytime I see either Rhett or Links children. It’s crazy how some of us have followed Rhett and Link for so long, that we’ve seen their children get older and older.

[@teresadawley6781]

It's going to blow my mind if/when one of the kids has a kid. Can you imagine Grandpa Rhett or Grandpa Link??

[@mommynikky991]

It's crazy how much they've grown over the ears I forgot their not kids anymore

[@dan3458]

@@mommynikky991 growing over years isn't really crazy at all

[@randomanime1843]

🏴‍☠️🇧🇶😆😆😆😆

[@randomanime1843]

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[@meredithjones8593]

First, yes we are still listening to Ear Biscuits, Rhett. Please don’t ever stop this because it’s my favorite part of Mythical. Second, I feel like every time I hear about a vacation of yours that you’re speaking my language. I often worry that I’m not getting the best experience or am I seeing the best thing to see. I try to pick out moments where if this is the best thing that happens on this vacation then it’s totally worth it.

[@jacobdiddens]

TRUTH. Plz don’t stop Ear Biscuits!!!

[@Netakl29695]

I’m starting my PhD at Yale this fall, and I’ve been listening to Ear Biscuits and watching GMM for years now!

[@zarahmaria2527]

Congrats!!

[@normalizeappendicitis]

congratulations and good luck!!

[@Neuronn97]

I just finished a PhD at Yale and I have been a mythical beast for years too! Have fun!

[@PaulSamolyk]

Take the 45 minute drive to New London and get a lobster roll at Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock

[@Trovosity]

And we wont stop anytime soon!

[@DealwithitHand]

I was caught so off guard by the talking starting the same time as the intro.

[@stimprim3945]

Same it scared me haha

[@MikeCheckBiloxi]

Jumping right into it...i like it

[@limitlesspursuit]

We all were. Let’s huddle up

[@johnhollingsworth9242]

@@craigape yeah I liked it

[@DealwithitHand]

wow 140 likes :O

[@MuzzikLvr]

There's nothing better than hearing Link imitate his dad. 😅

[@jebonnieann]

time stamp?

[@laurenperry5374]

@@jebonnieann 1:11:52

[@lizzleslife]

He sounded exactly like him!😂

[@NobelNighthawk274]

im glad that even after all their success a 4 inch lobster roll for $21 still suprises them. Other youtubers will spend $40 on a bottle of water, they dont understand the value of money.

[@neonxvices]

i think these guys are filling the role of father in my life

[@SleepyWhaleShark]

in mine too! XD it's rather bittersweet imo, like "i could have had this? (in a father and a family) i really missed out on a healthy and loving relationship" but at the same time i'm so happy to see them being amazing dads to their children and husbands to their wives :"

[@Roy-G-Biv]

The success of Rhetts entire trip is contingent on how good the food is and how many beasts recognize him.

[@kelleyabitbol6156]

Yeah..what do you make of that?

[@Roy-G-Biv]

@@kelleyabitbol6156 I totally get the food part, my dream trip since I was a teenager was to go cross country in a RV , tasting every states pizza. (Sadly this will never happen). The being recognized part of Rhett, is that he has a fragile ego that constantly needs to be fed.

[@kelleyabitbol6156]

@@Roy-G-Biv 😆 🤣 that's funny.

[@SaherHaroon]

Hahaha so true!

[@ahorserunning]

Really? For me it seems like it’s mostly contingent on the relationship building he has with his son. But we’re both just self projecting here.

[@harpurr53]

Around 46:52 when Rhett talks about the travel centres we have in the Northeast, i was baffled to learn that that’s not a thing everywhere. You mean you DON’T have these big squat brick buildings with parking lots along certain stops on the highway that a) tell you about the area you stopped in, b) offer tours & other travel info, c) have multiple nice restrooms, d) have an overpriced convenience store, AND e) have at least 3 fast food/drink places inside??? Wild. (Please read tone as teasing/light hearted! 🤖)

[@SuperPandacupcakes]

we have them in the south too

[@chumuheha]

I drove several times across the country, they seem to stop somewhat after you get out of the midwest. I feel like once you get CO the landscape is interesting enough so they don't need those tourist rest stops.

[@syra1541]

nope, that sounds great, it's weird that although LA is such a frequent tourist location, we don't have those.

[@scarlethslopez]

Nope! Best Texas can do is Buc-ee’s lol

[@sobepam]

On the FL turnpike we do but if you drive on I-95 & US1 you won't get that down here.

[@elenagramellini7865]

I did my PhD in physics at Yale. I can honestly say that watching GMM every day at the crack of dawn before I started working was what kept me sane for 4yrs.

[@keelgirl123]

Links intermittent joke delivery hit so well this episode.

[@bgeorgiam]

these are my fave eps of ear biscuits. i love hearing the guys talk about their adventures and what they learned and loved about it

[@reddythepanda29]

I gotta say- as a native Philadelphian- the best cheesesteaks are typically from either Jim’s on South St or from Delassandros- also if you want a better sandwich go to Dinick’s and get the roast pork

[@beckykooz7300]

Jim’s is the ish! It’s where I always go when I’m in Philly. So sad about the fire though 😢

[@willsmonsters4497]

I feel like Dinicks is good, but also, still fairly touristy. Also, they dont have Fries...which just angers me in an illogical way

[@grayh19]

I think it’s funny that people are shocked that people who do serious jobs or study “top tier” disciplines actually enjoy “low brow” entertainment. I think it’s considered like a brain break. When I want to be entertained, I don’t always want to have to think. I have watched GMM and listened to ear biscuits for years because it’s light hearted and easy to take in without work.

[@mae8891]

As someone from Maine I can confirm- we have many Mythical Beasts

[@alicynsenior4952]

Barbara was so calm with Link. Maybe it’s just Links energy that makes dogs like Jade

[@corey795]

Not sure if this has been said before, but I would love to watch Rhett and Link eat the best or well known foods across the US 🤷🏻‍♀️🥰

[@katidumais]

So glad to hear the Maine compliments :) I have lived here my whole life, and it is true, you never get used to that chill in the air. Lucky that a Maine beast got to meet you! Rare for sure!

[@jw3053]

Rhett, thank you SO much for sharing your experience visiting the DC monuments at night. I live in the DC area and exploring the monuments by moonlight is the best way to see them/avoid the crowds. It was also nice to hear that your visit helped you appreciate the nation's history and hope for more peaceful times. Thanks for sharing your experience - this was one of the best ear biscuit episodes in recent memory, in part because you really made us feel like you took us with you on your trip!

[@rachelzeke]

Hearing Rhett talk about Portland, ME makes me so happy. So glad you loved our lil coast city ❤️

[@alizagna6254]

Rhett interacting with Barbara is always good content. Loved this podcast, boys! Rhett's trips are some of the best stories for me because I feel a lot of what he feels when doing anything 🙃🙃

[@tesla3489]

I can’t believe I literally watched your children grow from infants to full-fledged peoples

[@Oscar-tk9iy]

The UK has lots of travel centres * service stations* filled with lots of shops and restaurants aswell as lorry & car parks and petrol stations

[@Jay-yr9oi]

I'm kind of surprised driving from Maine to Boston, you didn't plan a stop in Salem. Also, it's a little overpriced, but one of the best historical things in Boston is Union Oyster House. Good clam chowder and history there.

[@cutie0506]

Used to live in Salem, MA 🙂

[@UnearthArkansas]

Inside eats starts in about 15 minutes, I'm absolutely stoked can't wait to see y'all on the food network! Congrats on that awesomeness 🤜💥🤛

[@Km0577]

Just throwing it out there: I’m both a mythical beast, and a prestigious student!! (I think we are just a less vocal bunch while on the internet) I’m out here being my mythical best!

[@kirstenc9383]

Hello from ponte vedra beach FL!! I live in between Jacksonville and St. Augustine. I grew up in SC though and I love to hear y’all’s stories about growing up in the rural south as I can relate so much to it. It was a pleasant surprise to hear you mention st. Aug and the Castillo! Most people don’t know that St Aug is the oldest city in the US. Jacksonville is huge, but I have to say it is relatively easy to navigate compared to somewhere like ATL. I listen to every ear biscuit and will continue to for as long as y’all make them. Much love to you guys!

[@renee6680]

Do you like SC or FL better living wise? Hah! We’re looking to move soon and kinda stuck between those two.

[@geezepete]

Agree about the monuments best at night. We did same and whole night saw less than 10 people. It was a nice peaceful way to process the history.

[@lindseyziegler9869]

The Korean War Memorial is eerie at night (even more so), but the rest, there is a peacefulness that does solidify the history.

[@cylonred8902]

I would have walked up to the BBQ place - seen the picture and walked out. I don't care how good it is...

[@CameronGuay]

Love hearing about your experience in Maine as a local, we dont get people talking about us often!!

[@JennRighter]

On the public restroom scenario, I totally agree. In 2008 I was in Chicago with my friend, she was trying out for Project Runway (she made it, Kelli from season 5). While we were in line we found out where the car was parked it would get towed because they do street sweeping for an hour. So she stayed in line and I started driving the car around looking for a restroom because I had to pee. There was nowhere to park and the few places I could did not have restrooms. I'm not proud of it, but I peed in a cup in the car. There, I said it. I peed in a cup. We definitely need more public restrooms, lol.

[@jb798971]

As someone who lives and primarily travels within the northeast, I am shocked that they don’t have these “travel centers” as Rhett calls them elsewhere in the country? Hahaha

[@JK-uj8ur]

I could listen to these two for hours.

[@LuckyLuch1]

I live in Portland, so happy to hear you enjoyed the Old Port and our forward woman! They tend to get a little stir crazy with the long cold winters being stuck inside the house.

[@gabereichenbach5662]

I live in Philly and Pats and Genos are tourist traps they don’t represent true Philly cheese steaks. Dalessandros is the best in my opinion.

[@IanBpa]

Absolutely agree with you that they are tourist traps. I always sad to hear tourists who leave Philly disappointed with Pats and Genos, because almost any pizza place will have better ones. Amoroso roll, gooey American cheese. None of the gimmicky BS.

[@MarinaCorbi]

@@IanBpa I was born and raised in Philly and agree as well. Almost any other place is better than Pat’s and Geno’s. Since I no longer live in Philly, I just order Amoroso hoagie rolls online and make my own cheesesteaks at home. Cheaper and tastes amazing.

[@Ndeliciousbass3]

100%, also, you have to get the cheese whiz, the provolone on a cheesesteak just isn't right and not a true Philly cheesesteak. It sounds like it may not be great but the way it is melted and combined with the meat is what makes a cheesesteak great in my opinion. It tastes nothing like the nastiness that comes out of a spray can when it is in a proper cheesesteak.

[@AuspiciousIno]

Didn’t see this comment but as soon as I heard him talk about pats and genos I came to say the same exact thing.

[@ellenmcdonald4789]

Love Rhett, but no one would be surprised that he is Locke's father.

[@lefthandedpress]

No one from Philadelphia eats from either of them. You're assessment is 100% correct. Just go to any local pizza shop and you'll get a real Philly cheese steak 🤌🤌

[@DolOnTheDial]

wow that bathroom thing is weird, here in Canada all the Walmarts, Staples and most large grocery stores have public bathrooms. All the gas stations have them and most chain coffee stores like Tim Hortons have bathrooms that can be used without having to purchase anything.

[@powderandpaint14]

In the UK places that serve food and drink have to have public bathrooms, but other shops don't although bigger places like supermarkets usually have them anyway.

[@brookestrickland284]

i think another conclusion you should’ve came to is there is alot of mythical beasts on the whole east coast

[@amandayoung7991]

As a Mainer that moved across the country after undergrad this makes me so happy. My grandfather and dad were both lobsterman and Maine will always be my home (even though I have selfish allergy 😂)

[@jordanmontague6]

As someone who is born and raised in CT, this episode makes me so happy. No one ever talks about us tiny states. That includes all of New England where it only takes an hour or two to get to Boston, Rhode Island, etc. You can't get the same historic feel almost anywhere else, and Yale campus is gorgeous to walk around. Your choice, I'm assuming, was between Pepe's and Sally's, and Pepe's is great, but I've actually been hearing Sally's is better these days if you ever come back! The style of pizza is actually called New Haven style, which is similar to neoplolitan but slightly different. There's even better pizza, I think, at Naples in Farmington. But you'll never find yourself there, I'm sure. Anyways, I'm glad you got to check us out! Loved hearing about it.

[@aware0879]

When I was 13 or 14 i went to visit family in Wisconsin. They took me to a place called The house on the rock. I think Rhett would really enjoy it. You should check it out, it's pretty insane.

[@xoRaQxo]

Small world lol I lived in Wisconsin for decades and never went 😆

[@infokeys7740]

I love hearing other people talk about places I’ve been. I always watch videos about places I haven’t been so I can go to certain places when I get there. I love hearing how he experienced these familiar places.

[@Lexon412]

Hey guys. Rhett, you did the DC part right. When I get visitors, I make sure to take them on a night bike ride. It’s a whole different experience. It’s peaceful and you can really see more without feeling rushed.

[@jenniferwalden9443]

“What a welcome surprise”. That’s so sweet.

[@melodysoto587]

The family is taking a road trip down south from PA this summer. Thank you for the recommendations. You guys rock. Our whole family watches

[@bronzeriver2327]

It is so WIERD hearing you talk about places in Maine that I visit often. Firstly, I'd like to apologize for the crazy people in Portland, they seem just as odd to me and I'm a local. Secondly I'm glad the trip turned around for you! I'm always lowkey keeping an eye out for you guys because I know you come by often for Vacay. I promise, if I ever see either of you, I'm just gonna come over and say "Hi" (that is, if I don't get too shy) ~ Your Maine Mythical Beast Emily :)

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

The fact that the Yale student recognised him as "Rhett from Rhett and Link!" instead of "Rhett from GMM" proves that old school Mythical Beasts are more high brow. 😎

[@abhijeet2628]

I can't sleep without this please never stop

[@SaskiaWorld]

54:30 "youre going up to each one and its like wheres the food in this place"💀😂

[@rileymitchell5819]

Im glad you clarified that the behind the scenes is less cut out

[@lyndao320]

The monuments is DC are the best in the country. I am so proud I grew up so close to them. I wish you had time to visit Annapolis and Baltimore. Maryland rules!!

[@Foo007]

As a native Marylander I concur…

[@TheBandNerd129]

Do they not have travel centers in other parts of the country? I’ve lived in New York/the northeast my whole life and I’m just used to having a rest area and a big travel center to go to the bathroom when you need to, is that not the case anywhere else? Lol

[@dan3458]

Rhett losing his shit at what we'd call motorway services and are absolutely everywhere is great haha

[@nicole.abarca]

As a latin american person who lived in south carolina i can confirm that even just looking at the signs for South of the Border felt a little bizarre. I never understood why it existed or really what it was. I'm not even mexican but it felt uncomfortable. lmao gotta love SC

[@oscarthagrouch]

man i can’t explain how happy they make me, even rewatching old videos, it just lifts my mood

[@simsandsurgery1]

Coming from the US, a couple hundred years is pretty old… I now live in Germany and walk by the ruins of a Roman theater every day… I recently found out it’s over 2,000 years old. I had to sit down for a moment.

[@xoRaQxo]

I hope that someday I can feel that same sense of awe.

[@311frogger311]

Watched your Food Network show! Loved it! My hubby did too. Stopped at Chipotle on my way home from a doctors appointment, because the show made us crave Chipotle, and it was PACKED! I wondered if everyone there were Rhett and Link fans?!?!

[@amandayoung7991]

As an IVY league student (not Yale) I can confidently say I've seen every episode of GMM and I will continue to watch until there are no more videos!! - I would have the same reaction as the kid at Yale if I saw Rhett and/or Link too.

[@RayvinHatch]

When I lived in DC for a short time we went to the Jefferson Memorial at night and it was absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@maddiejoy6619]

I went on my honeymoon in Maine! It was so much fun! Everything there is just adorable (at least where we were). Even the fire station and the hospital were styled to fit that New England Colonial style. It was so much fun!

[@kcnorris17]

Rhett was less than an hour from me while in Florence, SC & I missed him 😭

[@ashleynelson4553]

I live in Maine and have been to all these places you’re talking about! So weird to hear these names and recognize them!

[@dflosounds]

As someone who grew up in CT, and currently lives in NYC, I've heard a lot of shade thrown at CT pizza. Glad Rhett at least acknowledged the solid pizza coming from New Haven! (even if he didn't think it was the best).

[@heatherah256]

lol my husband is a lobstermen here in Maine you could of stopped by our house in Falmouth and had free lobsters, lobster rolls, scallops and corn on the cob!

[@heatherah256]

also the woman in Maine love men with beards lol

[@haleykeogh508]

I absolutely adore when a new ear biscuits comes out, i look forward to it every sunday so i can watch!

[@elizabethhazel2012]

You were in Maine?!?! You guys should come do a show we love you here!

[@Blvck_October_93]

Rhett and link talking about Frank Pepe’s was so surprising to me lmfao

[@little_seven_]

Traveling on a mother daughter trip, we wouldn’t feel like we were safe being out at night to see the monuments.

[@beckykooz7300]

Rhett- forget about Pat’s and Geno’s forever. They are tourist traps! You need to experience Jim’s on South. They’re the best! John’s Roast Pork (with homemade sweet peppers) another great option.

[@RebeccaBrysonMUA]

Thank you Link for showing us Barbara’s cute face!

[@o1r2b3]

Gotta do a michigan summer great lakes camping trip 2023 ✌

[@briannabushman7677]

I enjoyed the whole episode but Link at the end with Barbara is just too cute

[@eloiseeloiseeloise]

those “travel centres” Rhett is talking about, we have at regular intervals on motorways in the UK and we just call them “services” lol

[@thekaylaimani]

Cheesesteaks in Baltimore >>>> literally anywhere you go it’s perfection

[@mcsoli9455]

Another New England mythical beast here loving this episode. My parents met at Yale, and honestly they're kinda dumb

[@BernieSandersOfficial]

Link was doing the adlibs

[@ohnotagain851]

Rhett: Are we having as much time as we should be having? Link: We call that FOMO. Me: Link Neal, did I hear that right?

[@gabiluch87]

Look at Link, in on the Gen Z lingo

[@Shebeast3]

I love listening to ear biscuits 👂❤️

[@carrioncrow8191]

Rhett kinda reminds me a little bit of my dad. I say that, but he’s not that much older than me, but I would totally do a road trip with him

[@bonita1228]

I am SO excited for the Food Network show! I listened to the podcast but had to watch it so I can see the pictures. Food trip never mind a road trip!

[@Dack88]

Y'all did everything you could to not say "Connecticut" in the Yale section until you mentioned New Haven. I thought that was so funny!

[@kitty-kitten-]

Best podcast on the internet!! I would even listen to your podcast the whole way through my roadtrip though the Canadian Rockies 💓😍🌿🇨🇦

[@paulhammer4941]

If either of y’all end up unsupervised in Boston again I highly recommend spending at least a few hours in Chinatown. Ive spent a lot of time in that city and Chinatown is probably my favorite area to eat. The Boylston Street area as well if you want to eat a little more “frou-frou” and knowing Rhett’s love of tasting smoky delicious spirits I know you’d love The Citizens Pub

[@reddythepanda29]

I love the Old Port- such great shops and amazing scenery

[@philadelphiawalksptsd]

did you like the service? Genos and Pat's Steaks...curious. 😁

[@mlott219]

Glad you were in my neck of the woods DC...Note DC is BEAUTIFUL at night!!!

[@jessical8489]

This is so awesome! Jacksonville and St Augustine, just most of Florida in general hardly gets mentioned in a positive light lol. I was born and raised here and believe me I don't love the politics it's really hard to be a young open-minded queer person in Northern Florida. However it is one of the most beautiful places there's so much wildlife everywhere you turn and we have lots of public restrooms 😂. We're already a tourist state to begin with but I highly recommend people visit at least once there's lots of art and food and so many cultures. Jacksonville being the largest city means you see a lot of diversity it's a very interesting mix of very well off and a lot of poverty. I won't lie it can be hard to see in some areas but it's very eye-opening into how most people live. I highly recommend taking a day to just drive around Jacksonville, every side of town looks different. As a local you can always tell which part of town you're in based on the other locals around you lmao 😂. But anyways hope everyone's having a amazing day and ✨BYMB✨.

[@MarkYoon]

I agree, it's awesome. But, as a liberal from NYC, it's really hard to put up with most people's takes here.

[@skylerpetty1530]

DTWD!

[@DevinPerkins]

I live a half hour from York, ME so the beginning of this was so surreal to me.

[@OneRandomBritishGirl]

Headed to Portland, Maine to be a camp counsellor from England this summer, glad to get the inside scoop on the best lobster roll before I go, not sure if my salary will extend to a $21 roll but given I’ll probably never be there again I’m sure I’ll make it work at least once lol

[@shakeraholness1428]

So sad you were in Philly and I didn’t see you. If you come to Philly again, go to Jim’s on south st! Also no one from Philly likes pats or Genos. But if you go there cheese whiz is a must lol

[@CoreySheaff-m3l]

You guys really came to maine!!! 😢 I wish i knew i wouldve came and seen you!!

[@CSquared11]

Links impersonation of his dad made me spit out my water. 😂

[@questionableresponse4408]

I love Rhett introducing while the intro song plays

[@MsStellaly]

We have these travel centers all over Germany. They're called Autobahnraststätte an all of them have public bathrooms and most of the time there is a gas station a convenience store and a fast food place.

[@dia3654]

Crazy to hear you talk about my home state lol. Really cool.

[@pennyaldente]

... Can't believe I was just in Boston AND Providence for 10 days for the first time in my life on this last Spring/Easter break too.

[@ziggygunz2447]

It's funny how lobster has become this expensive special food item when back in the day it was thought of as garbage food you feed to prisoners lmao

[@TheBeatlesToday]

As a former Harvard student and current mythical beast, I’m offended 😂

[@willsmonsters4497]

From a Philadelphian....next time, Johns Roast Pork....no one in philly actually goes to Pats or Genos.