From Halloween candy debates to inspiring runDisney stories, we’re celebrating the magic of friendship and community at the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend where costumes, courage, and community come together! Michael gripes about ungrateful trick-or-treaters, Ashley makes a very controversial Halloween snack confession (spoiler: it’s not all sweet!), and we learn about a certain cute French bulldog named after a character from The Office. After Ashley shares how the Ahsoka 10K with her dad (“Papa Tano”) turned her into a believer, the feels hit hard in her chats with runDisney participants: like Annie, who proves that living with epilepsy can still be pure magic; Aaron, who found new energy and purpose after the Air Force; and two teachers whose friendship motto— “Fix your friend’s crown”—might just change how you show up for your people.

(00:00:00) Cold Open: Trick-or-treat jingles, spooky sound effects, and Ashley’s new favorite button

(00:00:23) Welcome: Glimmers, runDisney 101, and why the hype is real

(00:02:41) How Disney’s Ahsoka 10K and “Papa Tano” inspired Ashley’s marathon journey

(00:05:41) From ellipticals to track teams — Michael and Ashley’s running origin stories

(00:09:39) Allergy-friendly treats! An “Ashley Bakes” shoutout to YumEarth candy

(00:13:06 - 00:25:42 ) Hypes & + Gripes!: Allergies, ungrateful trick-or-treaters, and the pumpkin truffle taste-test showdown

(00:14:20) The ‘Office’-inspired origin story of Michael’s French bulldog

(00:16:50) Meet “Mama Tano”: Ashley’s mom powers through a knee injury to stay the ultimate HypeFriend fan

(00:21:46) Michael demands respect from trick-or-treaters

(00:25:42) Good Gossip: A shoutout to the Balloon Ladies — runDisney’s ultimate HypeSquad!

(00:30:25) Should HypeFriend join a runDisney race?

(00:34:44) Ashley hits the course: Interviews with runDisney racers

(00:35:40) From Air Force to HypeSquad: Aaron’s runDisney journey of self-discovery

(00:40:21) From dog park pals to marathon mates — friendship that goes the distance

(00:44:58) Racing for a cause: The impact of charity runs and the Gen Z vs. “Elder Millennial” divide

(00:49:48) Two teachers share lessons in friendship, costumes, and community through runDisney marathons

(00:55:03) How runDisney helped Annie reclaim control after a late-in-life epilepsy diagnosis

(01:00:49) Motherhood, motivation, and glitter — the art of hyping your friends through their exertion “wall”

(01:04:51) Running for remembrance: Honoring a dearly departed friend through every race

(01:13:02) One Last Thing!: The runDisney stories that gave Ashley & + Michael all the feels

Join the HypeFriend movement—one (magical marathon) at a time. 🏃‍♀️💖🎃

Grab your frosted tips and denim jackets because we’ve got a member of 90s music royalty in this episode! From his rise to *NSYNC superstardom to Broadway hits like & JULIET, Joey Fatone drops into the neighborhood for a big-hearted convo about how friendships last when life gets loud. He dishes on about being the “harmonic glue” of *NSYNC, why tough love and follow-through matter more than grand gestures, and the long-distance habits that keep the connection alive. We swap stories about that infamous cut STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES cameo and an awkward family dinner with Lance Bass, then test Joey’s Star Wars trivia (hint: he’s a Jedi Master). Despite being upstaged by his poodles, Vinny and Bruno, Joey’s true superpower shines through: communication. It’s equal parts behind-the-scenes pop history and a friendship playbook you can use today.

(00:00:00) Cold Open – Joey Fatone’s Dog Vinny Steals the Spotlight

(00:01:49) Welcome: Friendship, Fame, and Fun

(00:06:02) Pageants & Golden Corral: nostalgia lightning round

(00:08:04) Ashley’s Live Taste Test: Spanish vegan olive oil almond cookies

(00:09:32) Hypes & Gripes: Missing socks (👻), IRL friend reunions, and the joy of the grocery store

(00:26:27) Good Gossip: Australian postman or laundry man?

(00:32:46) Neighborhood Drop-In: Special Guest Joey Fatone (*NSYNC)

(00:36:09) High School HypeFriends: How a tough drama teacher shaped Joey Fatone’s career

(00:38:44) Why Florida’s Dr. Phillips High School spawned so many stars

(00:40:17) Theater troupe throwback with Michael

(00:42:55) Positivity with guardrails: tough love in his friendships

(00:45:28) Long-distance friendships that stick

(00:47:21) You’ve gotta work before you “kiki”

(00:49:12) Meet Bruno: Joey Fatone’s Poodle and Podcast Scene-Stealer

(00:57:21) *NSYNC as friendship and family

(00:58:45) Culture shock dinner: Lance Bass meets Joey’s family

(01:16:41) Life after *NSYNC: pivoting

(01:21:11) The Attack of the Clones cameo that didn’t make the cut

(01:24:07) Padawan or Master: Joey Fatone’s ‘Star Wars’ quiz showdown

(01:31:48) One Last Thing: Why communication is Joey Fatone’s superpower

Join us in our friendship revolution, one HypeFriend (and one barking poodlebye, bye, bye) at a time!

Emmy-nominated multi-hyphenate Arian Moayed, (From Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Succession, to the Broadway’s Pulitzer Prize-winning stage alongside Robin Williams in Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo with Robin Williams), sits down with Michael and Ashley to discuss the friendships and philosophy that power his work. We trace the moments that shaped him—from movie-rental marathons and early theater obsessions to the Bill Murray “you’ve got one chance—do what you want” lesson that changed a scene and stuck for life. Arian opens up about co-founding Waterwell to make art in the service of communities, and the Zoroastrian mantra “Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds” that anchors how he shows up for people. Plus: a 90s hip-hop pump-up, the nicest wedding crash of all time, and why you can’t miss season 2 of Netflix’s hit comedy, Nobody Wants This.

Join us in our friendship revolution, one HypeFriend (and one good deed) at a time!