Verbal Shenanigans

#489-The 2024 Halloween Extravanganza with The Church of Pain

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!
 

#488-Zap Returns, Lube Bubbles, and Robot Help

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!

#487- Bomb Technician Barry Black, SEC addiction, and Painted Pandas

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!

#486-Lyrics Born Returns, Lube Sales, and Hugemidity

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!

#485- Dean Roland Returns, The Fall of Grohl, and Chimp parties

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!

#484- Jack Jokinen, Mike's Super Power, and Heaven's Brewery

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!

#483- Rocket Dumps, Purple Fingers, and Liver Lips McGrowl

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!

#482 - Influencer Ian McAlister and Burlew's issue with Lawns, Toilets, Spoilers, and Escape Rooms

#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! 

#481- Erin Heard, Charlie Duke, and 1-800-Bad-Girl

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!

#480-Dirk Rogers, A Slow Week in Politics, and UPS Burlew

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!