Episodes
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We return yet again with maybe our best ever Halloween Special. Today, we combine our love of great guests, embarrassing Mike, ridiculous games, and our fans all in one episode.
Joining us for an interview is Alan Belardinelli, a founding memember of Smertekirken, or the Church of Pain in Norway. We learn all about the very unique world of body suspension through a great conversation with Alan. Alan really highlights this unique lifestyle, and gives us a peak into what the Church of Pain truly is. Think you can handle it? Have a listen!
So if that wasn't enough, this week kicks off with Mike paying his debts as he performs the National Anthem. This segues into this years Halloween game, 2 I's on You. Mike must fight his way through a demonic onslaught from loyal listeners, Dom and Harry. Will Mike lose his hosting seat? Or will he find way to ward off the evil that lurks in an epic game of Halloween madness. Happy Halloween!
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For the second time, Raye Hollitt-Olsen, aka Zap from American Gladiators, joins us on the show. We discuss everything from The Muscles and Mayhem documentary, life after Gladiators, and Raye's current endeavors. Check it out!
We also talk about Mike losing our bet and his upcoming National Anthem, an odd bubble car, and the entrance of artificial intelligence into our lives. Have a listen!
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For once, we're the ones bombing. Forget what you see on screen in action films, our guest has lived it in real life. Former FBI agent Barry Black is a retired Master Bomb Technician. Join us as we hear about the life and training he went through, the investigations he did in Oklahoma City and Atlanta Olympics, and find out how accurate movies are to real life. Interesting and entertaining conversation.
We also chat about a bet on the Mets Phillies series, Scott gross addiction, and round it out with some Bear News. Have a listen!
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He's a lyricist, an actor, a foodie, and a true artist. Lyrics Born returns to the show to discuss his farewell album, Goodbye Sticky Rice. After 16 albums, LB has decided to move on, but he isn't going anywhere soon. His hit cooking show Dinner in Place continues to thrive, his acting continues to evolve, and he will always remain an important name in music. Lyrics is a great guy with great insight. Check out his funk heavy album on 10/18.
We also talk about the death of Dikembe Mutombo and Pete Rose, debate attending a Diddy party, lube chat, and Mike barely makes it out alive during a workout. Have a listen!
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For the second time, Dean Roland ,of Collective Soul, joins the podcast. Dean and the band have been rocking for over 3 decades. We chat with Dean about the longevity of Collective Soul, the band's new music, what both Woodstocks were like, and their current tour with Hootie and the Blowfish. Dean is a down to earth, interesting guy with plenty to share. Check out the band's new album Here to Eternity today!
We also chat about the fall of Dave Grohl, RFK cutting up whale heads, and Mike being part of a Chimp conspiracy. Have a listen!
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Christmas comes early with the gift of Verbal Shenanigans. Jack Jokinen woke up one morning to find a stray dog named Suzy came into his house for warmth and shelter. The story went viral with the video and story. Now Jack has written a Christmas book based on Suzy called A Stray Dog For Christmas : How Suzy Was Adopted. Listen to his life before and the whirlwind of this loving animal, and go out buy the book on Amazon, Target, and all other book providers.
We also talk about Mike's devious superpower, fantasy football, NFL picks, and Mike finds wahat might be the most unique brewery around. Have a listen!
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The guys are back together with an old school, no guest, hour of nonsensical banter. Scott talks about his recent vacation, his son's special fecal talent, and what it's like planning dinner with 50 family members who have been doing the same thing for decades. Mike doesn't believe his wife's injury, and also must tell us how beloved Disney characters will be canceled. Another great week on the show. Have a listen!
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#StayToxic and stay listening to our show with our guest influencer Ian McAlister. Since he first began creating content in 2020, Ian has seen significant success,gaining over 1.6 million followers on TikTok and 590k on Instagram. We sit down with him and chat about building his Stay Toxic brand with his humorous perspective on relationships and everyday life, the work done and science to continue gaining an audience, and his passion around supporting those with mental health challenges. Check out his social platforms and his new merchandise shop.Burlew has the controls all by himself again, so find out him dealing with lawn work not going right, fixing toilet seat handles, trying to avoid the Deadpool and Wolverine spoilers, and his first time trying to get out of an Escape room. A great week Have a listen!
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We know you got your eye on your summer vacation so join us as we go down to the island paradise of...Antarctica. We chat with Erin Heard, the station manager for the National Science Foundation's McMurdo Station. Erin tells us about every day life during the winter season at the base. Listen on how easy it was to find a job in Antarctica, the projects that come through there, and the community at the station. Sit back, chill, and learn about life on the continent.
We also interview the youngest man to ever step foot on the moon, discuss a terrible guest from a few weeks ago, Mike has the worst super power, and Scott's discusses whether or not 1-800-Bad-Girl is still active. A great week Have a listen!
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We are back and joined by Dirk Rogers, a legend in the special effects and make up world. Dirk has done it all in the cinema world, ranging from stunning practical effects, puppeteering, and even playing some super gnarly monsters in various projects, ranging from the Walking Dead, Interview with a Vampire, the Orville, and much, much more. Dirk is such a unique, interesting guy with endless stories in the world of cinema and even as the front man of Bad Acid Trip.
We also talk about the "slow" week in politics while we were away, Burlew accidentally dresses as a postal worker, and Scott has to call BS on his wife. Have a listen!
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What did the five fingers say to the face? Listen to Verbal Shenanigans of course!! We are joined by "Babyface" Anthony Blackburn before he challenges for the welterweight championship on Power Slap 8. We discuss how he got into the sport, the training and rules, the safety, and also his passion for another activity, kendama. Watch Power Slap 8, tomorrow, Friday June 28th on Rumble after this podcast.
We also talk about the Hawk Tuah phenomenon, red flags in relationships, and Scott takes a quiz about awful football. Have a listen!
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Today, we enter the mushing world once again with identical twins, Kristy and Anna Berington. We discuss what it's like to raise dogs, to enter the Iditarod, life as competitive sisters, and more. Make sure to check out the Berington girls and follow all of their unique lives at their website at www.seeingdoubledogsledracing.com
Unfortuately for some, Scott is back from having his daughter. We discuss the craziness of birth, Burlew gives the listeners baby tips, and Scott has to figure out what the hell is going inside of a strange car. Have a listen!
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Down one host this week but still a great guest for you to enjoy. Writer and film critic Chauncey K Robinson joins us this week to talk about her YouTube series Production Tales From Hell covering the back stories of issues behind the scenes in some of your favorite horror movies. We chatted with her on her film history, love of horror, and how some of these stories change her views on her favorite movies. You can check out her show on YouTube on the Dead Meat channel.With Scott out being a father, Burlew takes over the show. He talks about his limited experience with babies as well as editing his dad's life story. He's in his natural environment of just talking to himself, so check it out.
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No rain in the forecast, but plenty of thunder. Justin Howard joins us to talk about his stage persona Nordic Thunder, the two time air guitar world champion. We had an amazing conversation with this artist chatting about life off stage, the work on stage, the injuries, and the vibes in Finland during these championship battles.
We also talk about wild ways to induce labor, play a game of "Mount Rushmore", and more! Have a listen!
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Seasoned actor talks with our salty hosts. Eric Allan Kramer has been on our screens for years appearing on Rosanne, Fuller House, Seinfeld, Monk, and countless other shows. Find out how a broken pipe led to him being the first live action Thor, working with greats such as DL Hughley, Dave Chapelle, and Mel Brooks, and what he tells kids about acting.
We also talk about aggressive podcast salesmen from Bangladesh, the disappearance of Rogue's behind, and Mike helps Scott gift his mom stuff from the dollar store. Have a listen!
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We are joined by longtime singer songwriter, Gary Jules. Gary has been in the music business for decades, and is well known for his cover of Tears for Fears' "Mad World", which went on to be one of the biggest singles in the world in 2003. We chat with Gary about everything from his early years in music, the success of "Mad World", how to follow up such success, and what Gary is up to now. Gary is very intelligent, funny, and full of unique perspectives on both his life and career. Look out for Gary's new work, and go check him out today!
We also chat about a horrendous comedy competition Scott was in, Mike dog craps on the floor, and Scott quizzes Mike to see if he can figure out how much it costs to get in the door at various events. Have a listen!
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We are joined by two of our favorite former guests, Howard Berger and Tami Lane, legendary makeup and practical effects artists. Howard and Tami are two of the friendliest, down to earth people, who have accomplished so much in the world of film and television. In this interview, you'll hear stories about cold calling your idol, hand modeling for Lord of the Rings, increasing the amount of blood in Kill Bill to make Tarantino laugh, winning an Oscar, the evolution of the special effect world, and much more. Make sure to check out all of Howard and Tami's past and upcoming work. Also, make sure to get yourself a copy of Howard's book, Masters of Make-Up Effects: A Century of Practical Magic today!
We also go off the rails this week as we talk about something called the Nut Angel, discuss the special effects in an independent Robocop film, and go through how some of the most well known effects were done. Have a listen!
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In April of 2024, two podcasters went on Zoom to talk to the writer and director of the Blair Witch Project...a couple weeks later the interview went up (and sadly the podcasters did not disappear). Daniel Myrick joins us to speak of making the monumental horror film. We get details of filming in the woods and how they gave direction, when they knew it was a hit and the worldwide tour, and his current media production company Gang of Robots. Check out his new documentary Triple 7 releasing May 7th and listen to our interview in the corner of your basement.
We also talk about a really unique church, discuss guests who disappear, and more. Have a listen!
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This episode will make your head spin, so grab a comfy piece of cardboard as we BREAK down this episode. Team USA member Vicki Chang, aka "La Vix", gives us some time to chat as she is attempts to qualify for the Olympics in breaking. We talk on what made her want to be a b-girl, what a breaking competition looks like, and even telling her parents she was leaving her job for her dream. Root for her to qualify for Paris and enjoy this interview.
We also talk about a revolutionary show idea called "Nut Shot". dive into very relevant current events, and Mike is also not so nice to children. Have a listen!
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For over 30 years, Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman, have been giving audiences peak into just how weird and unique New Jersey can be. Whether its covering a haunted house, a ghost story, folklore, or even just a person with bowling balls in their yard, Mark and Mark have been consistently entertaining their audience with their very successful semi annual magazine, Weird NJ. Mark and Mark are humble guys who have followed their passions to make something special. Check it out!
We also play a game where Scott must see if he can make it to Wrestlemania, Mike's dog's balls days are numbered, and more. Have a listen!
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