Verbal Shenanigans

#327-Mac Brandt

We are back with a great one.  Finally, another fellow ginger bearded man on the show.  Today, we are joined by Mac Brandt.  You may have seen Mac in various shows like Prison Break, CSI, Arrested Development, and in his hilarious role in Kingdom.  Mac is hilarious, honest, and full of great stories. Go check him out on Netflix's latest hit, Kingdom, today.  
 
We also talk about baby fears, Mike's homemade formula, and play a game where we look at Mike's various social media groups.  

#326-Tim Russ

Shenanigans....the Verbal FrontierThese are the voyages of two middle aged menIt’s mission : To explore strange new conversationsTo seek out new celebrities and interviewsTo boldly attempt to call itself a comedy showComing to our podcast bridge is Tim Russ. Tim talks about his journey in the Star Trek universe. From taking guest roles in Next Generation and Deep Space Nine and leading towards his role as Tuvok in Star Trek : Voyager, Tim talks about being a fan of the series and the work done in obtaining the role. Hear about his acting career, his music career that had him accepting Howard Stern’s Battle of the Bands, and have a good laugh about a weird note on his Wikipedia page.
 
We also talk about Scott's experiences with needles, Mike takes a trek on the Murder Trail, and more!  Another great week in the books.

#325-Joanna Going

Back again with another installment of Verbal Shenanigans.  With one of our favorite interviews to date, we sit down with another crucial member of the show Kingdom,  Joanna Going.  Joanna, who plays Kristina, is an amazingly talented actress who is also extremely down to earth, sweet, and funny.  Along with her outstanding performance on Kingdom, you can see Joanna kill it on House of Cards, Mad Men, and more.  Have a listen!
 
We also talk about what it would take to be nude on camera, what celebrity status we'd be comfortable with, and much more. 

#324-Joe "Daddy" Stevenson

We are back with another classic episode.  Today, we are joined by Joe "Daddy"Stevenson.  Joe Stevenson is a retired American mixed martial artist who has nearly 50 fights under his belt.  Joe, a winner of the UFC's ultimate fighter, has a lifetime of experience in mma.  We talk everything from Joe's early years, his UFC fights, his transition to coaching, and his unique opportunity on Netflix's newly acquired hit show, Kingdom.  Joe continues to coach with the best and continues to leave his imprint on the world of mixed martial arts.  Check it out!
 
We also talk about some past guests, Lenny Dykstra, and we hear another classic 5th grade story written by Mike.  
 
 

#323-Suze Lanier-Bramlett

Today we chat veteran actress and entertainer Suze Lanier-Bramlett. Suze gives us the back story on her storied career from catching the eye of Henry Winkler, to not listening to her agent so she could work with Wes Craven in the Hills Have Eyes, to her thoughts of not being cast as Chrissy Snow in Three’s Company. Suze also goes into detail with her musical career with her husband, as well as her sons, and finding her love of photography before getting back to acting with the Olsen Twins. A story of a person following her passions and living her life that you should enjoy.
 
We also talk about the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, Marvel Movies, and doing redneck stuff.  Have a listen.

#322-The Sons of Silver

We have a fun one for you today!  We are joined Los Angeles rock group, Sons of Silver.  Sons of Silver are comprised of some amazing musicians, including Candlebox bassist, Adam Kury, Skillet guitarist, Kevin Haaland, and even former Pearl Jam drummer, Dave Krusen.  Combined with keyboardist Brina Kabler and frontman Peter Argyropoulos, Sons of Silver bring a refreshing sound to the world of music.  We talk all things music, writing, the formation of the band, and the band's EP, "Doomsday Noises."  Make sure to check it out.
 
We also talk about the state of the United States, Salmonella peaches, and amazing ways to dispose of your body when that time comes.  Just another week on Verbal Shenanigans.  Have a listen!

#321-JJ Birden

Today, we are joined by former NFL wide receiver, JJ Birden.  Undersized and undervalued, JJ went on to have a very successful football career with several NFL teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons..  JJ is now a very well respected and successful motivational speaker.  Check him out!
 
We also talk about the new Batman trailer, who we'd have a road trip with, and talk about shooting guns and why Easter sucks.  Have a listen!

#320-The Black Moods

Today, we are joined by Josh and Chico of the Black Moods.The Black Moods are a rock band from Tempe, Arizona.   They bring a great unique rock sound that appeals to a vast audience.  Their new single, "Sunshine" is out now for all to enjoy.  Chico and Josh were really down to earth, funny, and passionate about music.  Check em out today!
We also talk about modern comedy, annoying audience members, and play a game about fatherhood.  Have a listen!

#319-Byron Balasco, Creator of Kingdom

I loved this episode.  If you haven't seen Kingdom, which is now on Netflix, you need to take the day off of work, brew a pot of coffee, and start binging it.  Today, we are joined by the creator of the show, Byron Balasco.  Byron was a really great guest.  We discussed the creation of the show, his writing career, the show's casting, and maybe most importantly, the possibility of the show's future.  Kingdom has everything you want from a show, drama, amazing acting, and flawed characters you love to root for and hate at the same time.  Make sure to check it out on Netflix today!
 
We also talk about Scott's subpar vacation, wives invading bathroom time, Scott rescuing a kidnapped comic, and end with some bear news.  A typical, atypical episode of Verbal Shenanigans.

#318-Bill Foster, Jean Pierre Giangoli

Two for the price of 1 tonight on Verbal Shenanigans as we get to know two up and coming artists this week. 
 
Bill Foster went from teaching and being a superintendent, to an actor, writer, and now producing movies based on his Westerns. Bill tells us how he went from retirement to working on shows like Fear the Walking Dead and working with the Coen Brothers. We chat about his books Showdown at the Brazos and Showdown at the Guadalupe and turning them into movies he’s producing. Check his books out on Amazon and be on the lookout for his winery Quail Whistle Vineyards out of Texas.
 
Later, we talk with Jean-Pierre Giagnoli founder of the Southern California Paranormal Detectives (SCPD). Jean-Pierre gives the history of his ghost hunting well as discusses his acting, comedy, and DJ careers. We chat about his role in the movie Ford vs Ferrari working with actors like Christian Bale and Jon Berenthal. 

#317-Frank Simms, The Kool Aid Man

Oh yeahhhh!  You've heard the Kool Aid Man shout this since you were a child, but today you can hear it shouted on the podcast by the man himself, Frank Simms.  Frank was a really amazing guest with some hilariously entertaining stories.  We chat about everything from being the voice of the Kool Aid Man, to singing with the like of David Bowie and Madonna, to being a voice on Grand Theft Auto.  Frank has done so many neat things, and best of all he is a hysterical interview and great guy.  Check it out!
 
We also talk about hurricanes, Kingdom, and Mike's wasp battles.  Have a listen..

#316-Phil Pritchard, Keeper of the Cup

Oh baby, do we have a sweet on for you today.  The NHL is back, and with that,we bring in the man who is in charge of sports' greatest trophy, The Stanley Cup.  We chat with Phil Pritchard, the man who is in charge of the safety, the travel, and the traditions of Lord Stanley.  Phil is also the curator for the Hockey Hall of Fame.  Phil share some amazing stories about his travels with the cup, what players have done with it, and where the cup is at now during the pandemic.  What a great interview.  Put on your white gloves and have a listen!
 
We also hear Mike's amazing theme songs, the Washington Football Team, the Seattle Kracken, and Scott tell's his tales of his first birth class.  

#315-Brian VanDer Ark

For the life of meI can not rememberWhat makes us think we were wise and we never compromisedWords we say listening to older episodes, but it fits for tonight’s guest.Verve Pipe lead singer Brian Vander Ark comes onto the show to talk about the rise of the band and their hit song “The Freshmen”, what went wrong with their second album, his acting career that involved Mark Wahlberg lip synching one of his songs, and making an album with Jeff Daniels. A laid back, fun interview with a talented artist.
 
 
We also talk about separating the art from the artist, an annoying potential guest, and the early days of the podcast.  

#314-William Hung

Our guest has made multiple albums, wrote a book, an inspirational speaker, and a gamer.....but yeah we asked him about that song. From an American Idol audition to the spotlight, William Hung has had a heck of life. William tells us the timeline of his audition to overnight fame. We discuss the work he put into his albums, getting to perform with Ricky Martin, when he figured it was time to walk away from singing, and coming back to the stage for inspirational speaking and his new Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/willhunggaming/ ). Yes, we talked about “She Bangs”, but we got the rest of the story too.
 
We also talk about Scott's outdoor comedy show, getting Mike back into standup, and Mike tells one of the craziest stories to date on the show.  

#-Artie Hoffman, Psychic

If you were our guest, you’d already know what’s happening and be listening. But since you’re our audience we’ll welcome you to another Verbal Shenanigans episode and introduce you to Artie Hoffman. Artie is a medium who has been providing advice and reading for over two decades. The gang find out how Artie became a reader of the future, how he deals with non-believers, reading people over the radio, and if he can read his own future. Check out Artie’s book Angels and Answers on Amazon.
 
We also talk about poop accidents, more Redskins chatter, and we play a lovely game involving some the classiest women around.  

#312-Bill Lester

As NASCAR is heading into the All Star race, the 8th alternate all stars of the podcast world talk with a former driver on the circuit. Bill Lester, former truck series driver and last full time African American driver before Bubba Wallace, joins the show to talk about his love of racing. Bill talks about his late start into the sport and balancing a full time job and racing. He gives us the story of how he got his tryout into NASCAR, his vibes from the garage/fans in his career, and his thoughts on what Bubba is going through with social justice. We had a great discussion with Bill and look forward to his memoir coming out down the road.
 
We also talk about the Redskins, the Met's new possible ownership, and Burlew's distain of new pizza.

#311-Wix Patton

For the second time this week, Verbal Shenanigans is taking with a star in the Atlanta Hip-Hop scene....no it’s not Burlew!!!! The guys sit down with Wix Patton, a former UGA football player turned music star. We discuss how a night at a comedy club with his teammates pushing him led to him pursuing music, the feeling of hearing his song before a bowl game, the conversation he had with the NCAA, and how he has doubled down on his passion for music. A great interview with a man born with a great hip-hop name, check out Wix’s latest song “Gelato Glued” now and his debut EP “Everything, OK” coming out later this year.
 
We also talk about ridiculous scenarios on how to receive Patrick Mahomes contract, Scott's unborn child sharing birthdays with Burlew, and reminisce about Burlew's birthday episode.

#310-Nappy Roots

Awnaw.  Hell na.  We done up and done it.  This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing Skinny and Scales, of the long time rap group, Nappy Roots.  We had a really great conversation that ranged in topics from the evolution of the group, early rap names, making music in the current environment, and the group's love of making and drinking craft beer.  Skinny and Scales were a ton of fun to talk to, and it certainly comes through in this interview.  Check out their new single "Blind Faith" today!
 
We also talk about the Redskins name change, Mike's mysterious letter, and Scott's clown aunt.  

#309-Janet Devlin

Happy 4th of July America! However, today we go across the pond to London, to interview Northern Irish singer, Janet Devlin.  Janet is a well accomplished musician who has released several albums, performed all over the world, and finished 5th on The X Factor in 2011.  Janet was a great interview.  In a great open discussion, we touched on Janet's struggles with alcohol, eating disorders, and relationships.  We also discussed her music, her upcoming projects, and even her feelings about John Frusciante rejoining the Chili Peppers.  Have a listen!
 
We also talked about Scott's new best friend Boris, an old trip to an Ireland emergency room, and play a game involving food challenges.  

#308-Dryden Mitchell

Today, we are joined by Dryden Mitchell, lead singer of the very successful band, Alien Ant Farm.  Dryden was a really down to earth, funny, and interesting guy to talk to.  We discussed the long career of his band, his writing technique, what he is up to during the pandemic, and much much more.  Great chat.  Go check out Alien Ant Farm's latest release of their version of "Everything She Wants."  
 
We also talk about the world falling apart, crazy sports in Italy and the Congo, and best friends ditching you.  Have a listen!