On the August 2nd, 2025 episode of The Callective, the show was hosted by RBCP, who was introduced as putting the "us in cactus". The episode featured multiple participants making prank calls, primarily to hotels and convenience stores.
Key aspects and notable incidents from the episode include:
• Show Format and Rules:
◦ Participants were in a Discord video stream, while others could listen on a "printcast".
◦ Rules included keeping muted unless it was a turn, using text chat for conversations, and putting a "play bell" in the chat to queue for a prank call.
◦ Crucially, prank call rules from the Discord server and phonusers.com/rules were to be followed: no slurs, no getting police involved, and no threats of violence, with an emphasis on keeping it light.
◦ Callers were also advised not to leak the source of the call, with "101.1 the butt" and "butts slammed" as the go-to cover.
◦ Being drunk or abusive would result in removal.
• Notable Prank Calls:
◦ Brad's First Call: Brad, the host, prank called a 7-Eleven, claiming to be a customer stealth camping on the roof and asking them to turn down the noisy AC. He also mentioned being in the cooler earlier.
◦ Philadelphia's Busy Lines: Several attempts to call convenience stores in Philadelphia resulted in busy signals, leading to speculation that they might be avoiding prank calls.
◦ Water from the Pump: A caller named Rosen claimed water, not gas, came out of a gas pump and wanted the issue dealt with immediately.
◦ Pebbles in the Tub: Callers repeatedly used a premise of "Bonnie, my pebbles" or "pebbles in the tub," with one hotel staff member warning about clogs and damage fees.
◦ "Large Nipples" Complaint: Cyberspace Cosminaut called a hotel called "So Sweet," complaining that everyone, including the hotel staff, was making fun of his "large nipples". The staff member was perceived by some as an AI language model due to lag and a non-native English accent, despite stating they were human.
◦ Self-Reporting Drug Use: Andy Anderson called a Best Western to report someone doing drugs, then proceeded to describe himself and his truck, admitting he was the one on drugs, but due to paranoia, he wouldn't give his room number. He also asked the hotel staff if they wanted to talk about stuff and if they had ever done drugs.
◦ "Light Butt Scamming": Cryfox inquired about refunds for "light butt scamming" done in the parking lot, relating it to a TikTok challenge where money is secretly put into pockets for a larger refund later.
◦ Butt Scanner Device: Another caller described setting up a device at a counter to scan wireless debit cards, claiming it had stopped working.
◦ Walmart Manager Needs Meeting Space: A caller claiming to be a Walmart manager needed a meeting space for 20 people because their break room had "issues" with employees peeing everywhere. The hotel repeatedly stated they didn't have the space.
◦ Corporate Complaints about "Buddy": A participant considered calling back the hotel employee who kept calling people "buddy" as a corporate representative, tired of the complaints.
◦ "Australian Kiss": A caller offering "mixtapes" tried to flirt with a woman by asking if she'd like an "Australian kiss," explaining it's like a French kiss but "down under".
◦ Elevator Stuck Between Floors: Drake Dragsaw called a Wyndham hotel, claiming he was stuck in an elevator between floors, specifically on a "third and a half floor" that was 4ft tall with office space. An unseen person in the "office space" told him to leave, claiming it was a "fart attack orgy".
◦ Prostitutes at the Hotel: Two callers acting as "prostitutes" tried to get into a client's room at a Hampton Inn, mentioning their client was paying for their room because they were "prostitutes".
◦ Epstein Island List: Dr. Tom Servo called about a table for sale and then asked the person why their name was on the Epstein Island list from Wikileaks.
◦ Non-functional Fax Machine: A caller at a Quality Inn complained about a fax machine in their room not working, despite putting quarters in it and cranking it up. He then threatened to pour water into it.
◦ Mixtapes in Stores/Hotels: The "Yo Ghost" persona repeatedly tried to convince convenience stores and hotels to sell or play his mumble rap mixtapes, suggesting hiding SD cards under Twinkies or playing them in elevators.
◦ Conjoined Twins: Ron Mexico and Brad acted as conjoined twins checking into a Red Roof Inn, asking about ADA compliant rooms, twin beds, and a "conjoined toilet," and mentioning they were born on different days.
◦ Sasquatch Call: Green Imp attempted a "Sasquatch call" from a wooded hotel area, making looping and farting sounds, which the hotel staff couldn't hear clearly.
◦ Band Rehearsal: Vista Blue's call involved a band needing to practice for a show where Jacob Dylan (Bob Dylan's son) was supposedly attending, complaining about power outages and asking to use hotel facilities as a music room.
◦ Finding Car Keys: RBCP's call revolved around finding car keys in a hotel hallway and insisting on trying them on every car in the parking lot to find the owner, rather than handing them to the front desk.
◦ Weed Pipe in Freezer: Devon Anistar called a convenience store, claiming to have left her weed pipe in their freezer after a "Rando Nautica" expedition, demanding a refund, and engaging in a heated argument with the employee.
◦ Stolen Parking Spot for Truck: Andy Anderson called a Holiday Inn Express, complaining his specific parking spot, chosen for multiple outdoor power plugs for his truck appliances (like a microwave and Starlink), was stolen and requested a hotel tow truck.
◦ On the Roof: Cryfox called a Holiday Inn Express, claiming to be on the roof and needing to get down. The hotel staff repeatedly told him to "just jump".
◦ Registered Sex Offender DoorDash Driver: Antos called a Comfort Inn to report that his DoorDash driver was a registered sex offender who was technically not allowed out at that time of night, but he didn't want the hotel to get him in trouble.
◦ Replacing Wiring with "Gold Flake": Butt Eye, Zenorax's stepdad, claimed to own a security company and had removed grounded copper wiring from his hotel room's walls, replacing it with "gold flake wiring".
◦ Ceiling Collapse: Drake Dragsaw called a Motel 6, claiming the ceiling in his room collapsed when he tried to access an "upper storage area".
◦ Roof Party: A caller tried to find "roof access" for a "roof party" at a Microtel, despite the hotel denying such access.
◦ Soliciting Oral Sex for Cookies: Ron Mexico reported a woman in a Double Tree hotel's parking lot who was offering oral sex in exchange for four cookies, providing a detailed description of her. He then asked if he could still get four cookies for himself.
◦ High School Reunion "All Call": The episode concluded with a group "all call" to a Double Tree hotel, where participants collectively acted as a high school reunion group kicked out of their conference hall, desperately needing a space for 150 people and requesting cookies. They were eventually told security would be patrolling, implying they couldn't stay in the parking lot or use the bathrooms.
Overall, the episode was described as a "successful night" with "no police calls" and "no butt slamming," indicating adherence to the show's rules despite the chaotic nature of some calls. RBCP was thanked for hosting.