Verbal Shenanigans Episode 111- Talking Bronx Tales and American Fails

We are back with a great episode. After discussions about police shootings, black lives matter, and the downward spiral of the USA, Lillo Brancato, known for his portrayal of Cologero in "A Bronx Tale", joins us on the cast tonight.  Lillo is a talented actor who has worked with the greats,including his work on a season of "The Sopranos." 
We also talk about the unfortunate events in Lillo's life including his battle with addiction, his time in prison, and his highly controversial trial.  We discuss Lillo cleaning up his life, his future projects, and of course Pluto Nash.
To follow Lillo, check out his twitter @lillobrancato  
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#lillobrancato #abronxtale #addiction #blacklivesmatter #police #plutonash #sopranos
  

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 110-Gun Control, Bi-Pedal Bears, and The Juice

We are back.  I promise.  Michael Burlew and I sit down and discuss gun control, the tragedy in Orlando, bi-pedal bears, and OJ Simpson.  We also play a new game where Michael Burlew shows that he is an expert on where common sayings come from.  
Please follow us on iTunes and leave us a review.  If you do, Michael Burlew will make his own gun demonstration videos on Youtube.  Follow us on twitter @VScomedy.

Verbal Shenanigans-United Pride: A Benefit for Orlando

Tattoo artist, Aaron Is, joins me to discuss the great fundraising effort he is putting together for the victims of the Orlando shooting. Listen to this small interview and get involved in the efforts!
Donate, volunteer, participate.....you can help us make this happen!
Unitedprideorlando@gmail.com 
To donate or email to join the cause!
Monday, June 20th this will span the globe and the proceeds will benefit the victims of the shooting in Orlando, Florida.
Please contact each business to find out how they will be raising money, each will have their own independent fundraiser, on Tuesday we will collect the money from each and have a final total that we will then donate to help Orlando and the victims. ADDING MORE ALL THE TIME! So far there are businesses in Florida, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Oregon, Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Colorado, New York, Lousiana, Ohio, Tennesee, Idaho, Norway, England, Sweden and Scotland. 

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 109-Man Pup Michael

Well... This episode is exactly the reason I love podcasting.  Michael Burlew has always had an obsession with dogs.  Now, he is officially a man pup.  Well, in time anyway.  On this episode, we are joined by a man from Manchester, England, who goes by the name of Kaz.  He is a man pup.  Yes.  Kaz spends much of his life acting as a dog.  This actually turned out to be a fantastic, honest and open interview.  Please congratulate Burlew on his transition to canine. 
To find out more about human pups and or talk and see Kaz, check out @Kazpup or @pupsnorth on Twitter.
Please leave a review on iTunes.  If you do, Michael Burlew will allow me to choose what breed of human pup he will be. 
Most importantly, please donate to the victims of the heinous Orlando shooting by donating to United Pride: A Benefit for Orlando.  To donate, Paypal unitedprideorlando@gmail.com.  This is a charity created by Aaron Is, tattoo artist from InkMaster, and his girlfriend Cocco.  THIS GOES DIRECTLY TO THE RIGHT PEOPLE.  

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 108-You Can't Touch a Flame When it's Red Hot

Life is a funny thing.  Weeks ago, we were laughing about various horrible sports anthems sung by numerous teams.  Somewhere along the line we reached out to the former captain of the 1989 Calgary Flames, Jim Peplinski, about his teams' anthem, "Red Hot".  Oddly enough, Jim was one of the only players not featured in the video. Jim gave us an awesome interview where we discussed his career, the Stanley Cup, staying healthy, fighting, and all things hockey. 
Check out Jim on Twitter @jimpeplinski24
Later,LGBT director, AJ Mattioli, once again joins us to discuss his transition and the current drama over bathroom privileges in the US.  Later, Michael Burlew lets us in on how he broke his girlfriend's door, took her to listen to bullfrogs, and out for a stroll to see horses....I know.  
Please keep subscribing and leave a review on iTunes.  if you do, Michael Burlew has volunteered to let me crosscheck him in the face.
Life is funny.  Laugh at it.

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 107-Goatman and Gootee

I don't even know how to describe this episode.  Thomas Thwaites, author of The Toaster Project, joins us in one our most ridiculous interviews to date.  Thomas decided to take a holiday from being a human by transforming himself into a goat.  From figuring out how to travel with a heard, to try on prosthetics, to figuring out how a human could digest grass, Thomas went full force into this project.  Listen to his unbelievable tale and insights on the human condition.
Be sure to read Thomas's new book, Goatman: How I Took a Holiday from Being Human.  Check out Thomas at  www.thomasthwaites.com
Later, fellow comics, Kevin Gootee, joins us to discuss his new webseries "Comics Watching Comics." Be sure to check it out on youtube now.  
We also play a round of "Dirtbag of the Week", talk about creativity and happiness.
Please keep following us on iTunes and on Twitter @VScomedy.  Leave us a review!  If you do, Michael Burlew will attempt to live as human for an entire year.

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 106-Deadliest Cast

This was a very special episode of the podcast.  From Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch, Captain Wild Bill Wichrowski, joins us to talk about his life as a captain, as a television star, and as one badass dude.   Wild Bill could not have been more down to earth and a pleasure to talk to.  Later, we talk about gross penguins, George Zimmerman, and Nazi Killers.  
Check out all things Wild Bill at www.captwildbill.com
Please keep subscribing to the cast and follow us on twitter @VScomedy.  Leave a review and tell us what you think!  If you do, Michael Burlew will give you crabs.
#deadliestcatch #captwildbill #discoverychannel #beringsea #podcast #grosspenguins #captainamerica

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 105-An Evening with Demented Brewing

We are back an on location with our good friends from Demented Brewing Company.  Demented Brewing is a new brewery located in Middlesex, NJ that makes kick ass beer.  We sit down with owner, Tom Zuber, and coworker Liz Carrasquillo, and talk all things craft beer, brewing and business.  Hear how the brewery went from idea to completion.  
Go checkout Demented Brewing or visit them at www.dementedbrewing.com
Please keep subscribing on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @VScomedy.  Leave us a review!  If you do, Michael Burlew will bring you a bottle of his personal home brew from his bathtub.  
#dementedbrewing #beer #craftbeer #wulfnation #manskirt #triviarevolution #podcast

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 104-Cocktails and Comedy

Yay! We're back baby.  Today, on the show, Derrick Schommer, of Common Man Cocktails, joins us to discuss his videos, his followers, his business, and his booze.  Derrick has built up a following making unique videos where he shows people how to make awesome drinks.  
Check out Derrick at www.youtube.com/everydaydrinkers or see his great products at www.awesomedrinks.com
Later, Paul Schissler, standup comic, comes on to discuss a great new website for comic called comedywire.com.  Comedywire is a great place for comic to write jokes, network, and get recognized for their talents.  
Check it all out at www.comedywire.com
Please subscribe to us on iTunes or follow us on Twitter @Vscomedy.  Also, please leave us a review on iTunes.  If you do, Michael Burlew will be your personal bartender for an entire night.  

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 103-I'm Looking at You, You're Looking at Me, We're Looking at Each Other

This was fun!  We record an episode in a super fancy, super special location.  Ok, fine.  It was Convenient Truth's director, Dom Bagnato's apartment. But, we are there to talk to his fiance, Kim Boyko, about her new EP entitled "Somebody Else". Kim is a super talented singer/songwriter.  Listen as Kim plays a few songs for the podcast.  Later, we play an embarrassing version of the Newlywed game.  We had a blast.  So much so, that Scott ended up falling off his chair during an exciting story of flatulence.  
Check out Kim's new album "Somebody Else" on iTunes or visit her www.kimboyko.com
Please keep subscribing to the podcast on iTunes and Sticher and follow us on twitter @VScomedy.  If you leave us a review, Michael Burlew will put out his own 5 song ep and perform it live for you at your next family function.
#kimboyko #contruthmovie #manskirtbrewing #dementedbrewing #triviarevolution #wulfnation #podcast 

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 102-Checkmate from Larmey Lane

Hey bitches! Fresh off a trip to New Orleans, Scott is back to discuss the anomaly in his pants, hand grenades, and the craziness of the Gay Easter Parade on Bourbon Street.  As per usual, Burlew finds a new way to weird Scott out by discussing an imaginary street from his mind called Larmey Lane.  Burlew also discusses what he thought was a near death experience.
More importantly, Maurice Ashley, the first African American Grandmaster of Chess, joins us on the cast.  Maurice was extremely smart, passionate, and share some great insight to the world of chess.  It was a true please to talk to Maurice.  
To check out Maurice and all his happenings, visit www.mauriceashley.com
Please keep subscribing on iTunes and Stitcher.  Please leave us a review!  If you do, Michael Burlew will personally instruct you how to use a kitchen knife.  
#chess #grandmaster #mauriceashley #nola #gayeaster  #gaybunnies #podcast #comedy

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 101-Witchy Women

Time to start on the next 100 episodes.  We are back again with an episode full of the spiritual, the ghostly,the unknown, the spooky, the terrifying, the...Ok. I'll stop. First, Scott and Mike talk some comedy experiences, traveling to NYC, and Scott's nervous bombing laugh.  Then, Burlew's childhood friend, Martha Camejo, joins us to talk all things paganism.  She also discusses what a young Burlew was like.  I told you this was terrifying.  Afterwards, Scott calls an online psychic and receives some awful news about a blockage.  Please help clear the blockage by listening to this episode of the podcast. 
Please keep leaving us review on iTunes and following us on Twitter @VScomedy.  If you do, Michael Burlew will become as light as a feather and as stiff as a board.  
#paganism #witchcraft #nyc #comedy #psychic #vscomedy #podcast

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 100-From Number 2 to K2

Good lord! 100 of these here podcasts! And, we are back with a fun one.  First, we class it up by talking about poo stories.  Then, Adrian Hayes, a world traveler, world record holder, and overall amazing guy, joins us to talk about his life of adventure.  We have been trying to arrange a date with Adrian for over a year and in every way, it was worth the wait.  Listen as Adrian talks about climbing Everest and K2, traveling to the North and South Poles, and surviving in the desert on a camel. This guy has done pretty much everything.
Later, Director and filmmaker, AJ Mattioli, once again joins us for a good time and to tell us about his ongoing transition. We also talk about our favorite moments of the podcast, celebrity's sleeping habits, and Michael Burlew absolutely bombs a quiz about Scott.  Thank you to everyone who has listened to our podcast over the years.  Plenty more to come!
To check out Adrian and his unbelievable life, visit his website at www.adrianhayes.com
To support AJ and his films, visit www.mattioliproductions.com
Please leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @VScomedy.  If you do, Michael Burlew will attempt to summit a dangerous mountain which will hopefully lead to his demise.

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 98-Hand Sharking, Live Tattooing, and Cannabis Cocktails

This episode is a hodge podge  of fun stuff.  First, we talk about podcast "haters", Scott's minister certification, and Vin Diesel selling Hand Sharks.  Then, we welcome Warren Bobrow, mixologist, chef and author of Cannabis Cocktails joins to share his interesting take on his family, life, and career.  Then, from Spike TV's Inkmaster, Tattoo Artist Cleen Rock One joins us while tattooing!  We talk tattoos, business. bulldogs, and life.  Great times!  
Check out Warren Bobrow on twitter @warrenbobrow1 or on instagram @warrenbobrow.  Visit his website @www.cocktailwhisperer.com
Check out Cleen on twitter @cleen_rock_one and at his website at www.cleenrockone.com
Please leave a review on iTunes.  if you do, Burlew will attempt to tattoo himself during our next podcast.
#warrenbobrow #mixology #cannabiscocktails #cleenrockone #inkmaster #handsharks

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 97-Augie Style

Another fun episode of the Verbal Shenanigans podcast has arrived.  First, we discuss the worst sports songs of all time.  Then, Augie Carton, owner of Scott's favorite Jersey brewery, Carton Brewing, joins the cast to discuss all things craft beer, creativity, and business. A great interview for beer lovers.  Later, we talk a whole lot about death.  Finally, we wrap it up and learn dating tips from the 1950's.  
Check out Carton Brewing on twitter, instagram, and facebook @cartonbrewing  or visit their website www.cartonbrewing.com
Follow Verbal Shenanigans on twitter @VScomedy and please leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher.  If you do, Michael Burlew will teach you how to bury bodies!
#cartonbrewing #craftbeer #offthebeatencraft #augiecarton #marlinswillsoar #sportssongs #death #weenieroast

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 96-The People Versus Michael Burlew

We are back with brand new episode.  No guests tonight.  Why?  Hear how Scott inadvertently pissed off a shark attack survivor.  We also talk about the Polar Bear Plunge.  Listen closely to audio of Burlew losing his mind.  Then, listen as Michael Burlew tell his ridiculous account of his run in with the 5.0.  Finally, we are back with a fast food edition of "Dirtbag of the Week" and a discussion on how bad the last episode of Walking Dead was.
Please follow us on iTunes and leave a review.  If you do, Michael Burlew will watch the Walking Dead with you and your family.  
Follow us on twitter @VScomedy.  
#polarbearplunge #charity #sharkattacks #dirtbagoftheweek #thewalkingdead #america #wulfnation #podcast

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 94-The President's Day Special

It's President's Day everyone!  What better way to celebrate it than listening to the first Verbal Shenanigans President's Day Special?!  Listen as Scott and Mike talk all things politics, elections, sweet presidential rides, and even interview 3 candidates who hope to see the oval office this election season!  Libertarians, Cecil Ince and Barbara Jo Waymire, join us to explain their cause and their political stances.   Afterwards, we are graced by a truly fascinating candidate named Zoltan Istvan who represents the Transhumanist party.  Zoltan was an absolutely fascinating interview that everyone should check out!  To check out Barbara Jo Waymire, visit www.joy4thepeoplesvoice.comTo check out Cecil Ince, visit http://restore-liberty.weebly.comTo check out Zoltan Istvan, visit www.zoltanistvan.comFollow us @VScomedy on twitter.  Please leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher.  If you don't, Michael Burlew will vote for Donald Trump.  #Potus #election #trump #feelthebern #hillaryclinton #election #zoltanistvan #libertarians #thebeast #transhumanism

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 93-Feel The Rhythm Feel the Rhyme Get on Up It's Podcast Time!

Back with another highly entertaining podcast for your ears!  Devon Harris, a member of the 1988 Jamaican Bobsled Team, joins us to talk about his amazing life story.  Devon discusses the idea of bobsledding in Jamaica, the Olympic games, Cool Runnings, inspirational speaking, and much more.  Could not ask for a better guest. We also discuss interesting job titles, Freddie Mercury, Miley Cyrus, and Chris Christie.  To check out Devon and his work go to www.devonharris.com or follow him on twitter @keeponpushing88Please keep following us on iTUnes and on twitter @VScomedy.  Leave us a review on iTunes!  If you do, Michael Burlew will take your daughter on a bobsled ride. #bobsled #olympics #jamaica #coolrunnings #devonharris #freddiemercury #chrischristie #podcast #shenanigansshowdown 

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 92-Deer Selfies and Mixed Martial Arts

We are back and happy to bring you a brand new episode!  First, listen as Michael Burlew takes back the lead in the "Shenanigans Showdown" by taking a selfie with a roadkill deer.  However, there is a whole lot more to that story.  Then,UFC fighter, Alex Morono, joins us to talk about mma, his life, and his recent fight in the UFC.  Finally, listen to a great clip of Scott getting heckled by 70 year old drunk ladies.  Another fun episode in the books!  Take a listen.To check out Alex and his happenings, follow Alex @alexmoronomma on twitter and instagram.Please keep following us @VScomedy and leave us a review on iTunes.  If you do, Michael Burlew will graciously accept a roundhouse to the face from whomever you suggest!#mma #ufc #alexmorono #kickboxing #deer #deerselfies #shenanigansshowdown  #wulfnation #comedy

Verbal Shenanigans Episode 91-The Ol' Two Damage LarpCast

What's up all you Larpers and Larpees?  Yes. Listen as Verbal Shenanigans attend LAIRE in Lafayette, NJ for some live action role playing.  In the Shenanigans Showdown, Michael Burlew challenged Scott to participate in a LARPing event.  Well, he surely did.  Listen as the guys interact with dark elves, talk to hobbits, hit each other with swords, and pretty much get destroyed on the battlefield.  In the end, we had a great time and learned a lot about a fascinating group of passionate people.  Two damage!If you are interested in finding out more about LAIRE, visit them at www.laire.comPlease keep following Verbal Shenanigans on facebook and follow them @VScomedy on twitter.Leave us a review on iTunes!  If it is a positive one, Michael Burlew will personally show you his hairy hobbit feet.#shenanigansshowdown  #laire #larp #larping #hobbits #twodamage #magic #comedy #roleplaying