Overview of H3 Show #309
In this episode of H3 Show, Ethan Klein and Olivia dive into celebrity gossip, podcast planning, and a long chain of chaotic side topics. The main story is speculation that Channing Tatum may be behind a burner Instagram account used to snark on his exes and their relationships. Along the way, the show veers into Halloween movie planning, a bizarre discussion of expensive natural substances, relationship drama involving Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley, and a few viral clips and internet oddities.
Channing Tatum Burner Account Speculation
What the gossip was
The episode centers on a burner Instagram account that had only one follower: Channing Tatum. The account was posting comments on gossip pages about Tatum, Zoe Kravitz, Harry Styles, and other celebrities, often in a petty, shady, and strangely specific tone.
Why people thought it might be him
- Channing Tatum was the account’s only follower.
- The comments were unusually informed and emotionally pointed.
- The account eventually got deleted after the story spread.
- Ethan and Olivia noted that the account’s vibe felt too personal to be a random fan.
Counterarguments and discussion
The pair debated whether the account was actually:
- Channing himself,
- a family member,
- or someone close to him.
They leaned toward the account being connected to someone in his orbit rather than a true random fan. Still, they admitted the theory is funnier if it’s actually him.
Evidence mentioned
They brought up examples of the account:
- defending or criticizing various celebrity figures,
- calling people “intentional” or “calculated,”
- commenting on Harry Styles, Zoe Kravitz, Taylor Swift, and others,
- and then disappearing after the story gained traction.
Halloween Movie Poll and Movie Night Plans
Halloween lineup
The show also spent time planning the upcoming Halloween movie reviews. The team discussed which horror films to cover and how much costume potential each had.
Movies considered
- Halloween
- Killer Klowns from Outer Space
- Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Midsommar
- Hellraiser
- Alien
- Child’s Play
- Later, Event Horizon was suggested as a replacement option.
Final decision
After a back-and-forth poll, Midsommar won as the next movie to review. They liked the modern horror angle and the costume potential, even though Olivia argued it was the least Halloween-coded option.
Aaron Rodgers, Shailene Woodley, and “One Last Dick”
What was discussed
Ethan and Olivia reacted to Aaron Rodgers recounting his breakup with Shailene Woodley. Rodgers claimed she told him, after their engagement, that she needed to sleep with another man before marrying him.
Their reaction
- They found Rodgers deeply unlikeable and mocked him heavily.
- They thought the story made Woodley sound bold rather than scandalous.
- Ethan and Olivia speculated that the relationship may have been open or unconventional already.
Broader context
They also mentioned:
- Woodley defending Rodgers during the vaccine controversy,
- her reposting a Melania Trump statement,
- and the idea that her public image had improved because Rodgers was making himself look worse.
Weird Valuable Substances Segment
A surprisingly long side discussion broke out about rare and valuable substances, mostly because the conversation kept getting derailed into weirdly specific trivia.
Items discussed
- Whale vomit / ambergris
- Horse semen
- Horseshoe crab blood
- Scorpion venom
- Antimatter
General point
The bit turned into a pseudo-science/value hierarchy segment about what might be worth the most per gram or gallon, with everyone joking about bizarre luxury markets and how absurd those prices are.
Most memorable side tangent
The group also got deep into:
- how ambergris is used in perfume,
- how horseshoe crab blood is harvested and used in medical testing,
- and how scorpion venom is reportedly valuable for medical applications.
Mitch McConnell Watch
The show checked in on Mitch McConnell after recent concerns about his health and public appearances.
What they showed
They played clips of McConnell:
- appearing in public,
- smiling and making peace signs,
- seeming oddly cheerful and animated despite concerns about his condition.
Tone of the segment
It was treated as both:
- a political concern,
- and a darkly funny ongoing bit about his “undead” vibe.
Desiree Jennings / “Walking Backwards” Viral Story
The episode also revisited the old viral story about Desiree Jennings, the woman who claimed a flu shot caused her to walk backwards and speak strangely.
What happened in the clip
They watched old footage showing:
- her bizarre symptoms,
- interviews with her,
- and a later reveal that she was often walking normally when not in the spotlight.
Why it came up
The clip was brought in as a kind of “internet history” / bizarre media spectacle, and the crew joked about how unbelievable the original story was.
Other Viral / Internet Bits
Costco reunion video
A wholesome Costco clip was played where people kept unexpectedly running into family and friends in the store. The crew loved how surreal and emotional it was.
Piers Morgan AI actress clip
They also watched a strange AI actress interview where the generated character glitched and started speaking Mandarin during an interview with Piers Morgan.
Rap battle clip
A very cringe old rap battle clip was used as a comedic closer, with the crew mocking the flow, rhymes, and overall performance.
Notable Running Jokes and Bits
- “He also starred in the movie Jupiter Ascending” became a recurring joke.
- Olivia repeatedly insisted “it’s him” regarding the Channing Tatum account.
- The show kept returning to the idea that celebrities make even more entertaining content when they’re messy online.
- There was also a lot of joking about “bald respect,” “wild oats,” and “stolen valor” in reference to appearance and dating behavior.
Key Takeaways
- The Channing Tatum burner-account mystery was the episode’s main story, and the crew ultimately leaned toward it being tied to someone close to him rather than a complete stranger.
- The Halloween movie vote landed on Midsommar.
- Aaron Rodgers came off badly in the Shailene Woodley discussion, while Woodley was framed as more interesting and strangely admirable.
- The episode was otherwise a classic H3 mix of celebrity gossip, internet archaeology, absurd side facts, and long comedic tangents.