Verbal Shenanigans
Verbal Shenanigans is a show that seeks out passionate people. Each week, the guys chat with guests from all walks of life, from artists to athletes, chefs to a hippo attack survivors. Join Scott,and cohost, Mike, for comical banter, funny games, and amazing guests. Life is funny. Laugh at it.
Episodes
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24 hours ago
T.S.O.L. has been a staple of the American punk rock scene for nearly 5 decades. Through different iterations of the band, they remain active and energetic. Today, we are joined by Jack Grisham, T.S.O.L.'s frontman. We had a great conversation with Jack about staying creative, surviving years of drug and alcohol abuse, recording a cover album, and more. Jack is still driven, and can deliver some hilarious stories about his time in the music industry. Make sure to check out their latest album, "A-side Graffiti, today!
We also talk about Mike's much needed haircut, hear some bear news, and realize Scott is not that nice to kids who aren't his.
Friday Mar 08, 2024
#466-Blayne Streeper, Mysterious Notes, and Chicken Analogies
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Let's get to our next episode...hurry!!! MUSH!!! MUSH!!! This week we sit down with world champion dog sledder/musher Blayne "Buddy" Streeper. We learn about family and teamwork involved in traveling the dog sledding circuit. We learn about what it takes to win some of the biggest races like the Fur Rondy in Anchorage, Alaska. It takes a lot of time and money managing the travel as well as running the Streeper Kennels for racing sled dogs, and Blayne keeps us entertained trading knowledge with us.
Also, Burlew surprises Scott for his birthday, we talk about a lame tv studio tour, Scott receives a mysterious note, and the guys spin scenarios to avoid being fired. Have a listen!
Monday Feb 26, 2024
#465-John Harvey and The AI Tournament of Death
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
On your mark, get set, gooooo!!!!! These two podcasters will try to entertain and interview at the same time with John Harvey, AKA Harvey from Double Dare. Hear about the extensive schedule of the show and his radio career, reminisce on the days of Nickelodeon, and Harvey leaving the entertainment business. Enjoy or take the physical challenge.
Scott also puts Burlew through the "AI Tournament of Death", a grueling game where Mike must figure out which past podcast winners must battle it out. Have a listen!
Monday Feb 19, 2024
#464-Jason Goldwatch, Grains of Maturity, and a Big Announcement
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
If video killed the radio star, our podcast host should be concerned on our next guest. Music video director, Jason Goldwatch, comes onto the show to discuss his lengthy career working some of the biggest names in the business. We discuss being discovered by Spike Jonze, the give and take of working with big stars like Kanye West, Cypress Hill, Pharrell etc, the current state of music videos, and even the moon. Have a listen!
This week, Mike butchers the English language, Scott visits the ER, and Scott has a big announcement.
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
#463-DRMAGDN, Contacting Mushers, and Fighting Sleep
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
We are joined by New Jersey native, DRMAGDN. DRMAGN is a cyborg drummer and dj who has accomplished some amazing things through drumming, mixing, and performing. His talent has led him to the Winter Olympics, Lollapalooza, Carnegie Hall, and Royal Albert Hall. His most recent remix features an up and coming band, The Beatles. and their hit song "Something". Make sure to check out DRMAGDN and his work today!
We also talk about some recent interviews, getting in touch with mushers, and some weird occurrences whiles trying to sleep. Have a listen!
Monday Jan 29, 2024
#462- Mr. Showtime David Scott,Vince Mcmahon, and God Complex
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
In tradition of World Record breakers, we present to you our next guest coming to the stage. We chat with "Mr Showtime" David Scott on the work into breaking the world record for longest comedy set by an individual. We dive into his journey from starting his journey into comedy, the setup and help needed to attempt the record, and his continued love of the stage. The only thing better than our chat is finding out about his model career. Check out his dates for his Marshmallow Dreams tour after hearing our conversation.
We also take a deep dive into the monster that is Vince McMahon, play our yearly installment of "God Complex", and more. Have a listen@!
Monday Jan 22, 2024
#461- Jim "Laser" Starr, The Pyramid, the Embezzling Bowler
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Our American Gladiators expose' continues as we bring on Jim Kalafat Starr, aka Laser. Jim gave us a fantastic interview where we discussed "Muscles and Mayhem", Jim's football career, reinventing himself after Gladiators, and more. Make sure to check out the Gladiators documentary on Netflix and give Jim a follow.
We also play a podcast based trivia game that we call the "Pyramid", Scott talks about a man almost dying at his show, we hear about a bowler embezzler, and Mike tumbles down the stairs. Have a listen!
Monday Jan 15, 2024
#460- Lori ”Ice” Fetrick, 2 Truths and a Lie
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Fresh off the critically acclaimed documentary, Muscles and Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators, we are joined by Ice herself, Lori Fetrick. Not only do we discuss fat gladiators, Lori gave us a great interview where we dive into all thing Gladiators, life after the show, her thoughts on the documentary, and what Lori is up to these days. Make sure to check out the documentary, and Lori's podcast, Chilin' With Ice.
We also compete in the "joust" aka 2 truths and lie where we learn about Mike's fights with his wife, Scott's pooping stories, and a whole lot more. Have a listen!
Monday Dec 18, 2023
#459- The 2023 Christmas Spectacular with Dr. Elmo
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Merry Christmas everybody! We are back with our most anticipated yearly episode, the 2023 Christmas Spectacular! So, grab some cocoa, light the fire place, and gather around for what might be our most festive episode yet. First, Mike must play a grueling game that takes him through a multiverse of Christmas events. Will he ruin Christmas forever? Later, we are joined by the creator of "Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer", Elmo Shropshire, or better known as Dr. Elmo. We talk about his amazingly unique life, from vet, to exercising a Kentucky Derby winner, to becoming a music sensation, to a national record setting runner. Dr. Elmo was kind, funny, and extremely interesting. Go see Dr. Elmo live at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on December 19th!
Finally, the guys exchange gifts and celebrate another year of the Verbal Shenanigans Podcast. Have a listen! Merry Chirstmas!
Monday Dec 11, 2023
#458-Mike Corey, Children’s Theater, and Large Tongue Discrimination
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
World traveler and thrill seeker meets two guys stuck in a basement recording a podcast. Host of Uncharted Adventure and the YouTube channel Fearless and Far comes onto our podcast. He has spent all his life traveling the globe meeting local tribes, living on the land, and challenging himself. Some amazing stories about his Covid travels, angering a small European town, and what excites him will fill this interview. He’ll give us a peek into his life, and you’ll want more.
We also talk about MIke attending children's theater, Mike discrimination towards his 3rd dog, and see if Mike can pass a Hannukah challenge. Have a listen!