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 survivor. Join Scott, and cohost, Mike, for comical banter, funny games, and amazing guests. Life is funny. Laugh at it.
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Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
We are back with another unique week of content! Today, we are joined by Stefan Alexander, a great musician out of NYC. We discuss Stefan's music, his sexuality, his style, and a disease he suffers from called "Central Sensitization Syndrome". Stefan was hilarious, open, and a lot of fun to talk to. Go check out Stefan's latest single and look out for his new ep arriving this winter. Have a listen!
We also talk about Burlew thinking he resembles Johnny Cage, Scott's Christmas tree sale, and we partake in another rendition of Bear News. Check it out!
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Today, we are joined by fellow comic, Jeff Paul. Jeff joins the show to discuss what it was like to be in Martin Scorcese's new film, The Irishman, and work alongside the likes Robert Deniro and Al Pacino. Hear all about this once in a lifetime gig, how Jeff landed the gig, and what it was like to show up on set everyday.
Also, we talk about Scott's challenging sleeping situation, Mike's visit to a Christmas dog parade, and more. Have a listen!
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Hey there! We're back. And today we are joined by Candy Hearts' and now Best Ex frontwoman, Mariel Loveland. We discuss her early music, touring, her new music, her writing process, and what it was like to perform with Weezer. Check out Mariel's new song, "Bad Love", today!
We also talk about tech problems, Mike's half marathon, and Scott's spin experience. Check it out!
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
We are back! And today we are joined by one of our must unique and inspiring women we've had on the show. We are joined by Tracy Edwards, a British sailor who skippered the first all female crew to sail around the globe in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race. Tracy, her crew, and their yacht, The Maiden made headlines all over the world and now have a great documentary about their journey. Check out Tracy's interview and "Maiden" today. She is amazing, funny, and incredible intelligent. Check it out!
We also talk about Dolemite, Burlew's encounter with a tiny man, and a story about an exploding toilet.
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Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
We are back with this year's 2019 Halloween Spectacular! Today, we are joined by world reknowned pumpkin carver, Jon Neill. John has won Food Network's Halloween Wars, has made thousands of amazing pumpkins for numerous clients, and continues to create new works of art out of our favorite gourd. Check out his work today!
We talk all things Halloween including Scott's experience shaving his body for his costume, learn about ghost romance books, and play a unique game involving celebrities and inademate objects. Happy Halloween everybody!
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
If you grew during Nickelodeon's golden age, you remember the faces of today's two guests, Danny Tamberelli and Lori Beth Denberg. From Pete and Pete, to All That, to Figure It Out, Danny and Lori are iconic faces for many kids' childhoods. We discuss a wide array of topics ranging from childhood acting, to working on Nickelodeon, to both Danny and Lori's current projects. Danny and Lori were hilarious, open, and really insightful. Catch Danny and Lori on their current tour, NOSTALGIA PERSONIFIED: ALL THAT EDITION.
We also talk buying and selling cars, play a new game called " Buyer Beware" , and hear about a interesting interaction Mike's trainer had. Check it out!
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
We are back with 2 guests this week!
First, Jason Garfield is the CEO and founder of the Moxie Games, which includes a new sport called Combat Juggling. Yes, you heard that right. Hear all about the creation of the league, the sport of juggling, and the future of juggling.
Next, Chris Lee of the Chris Lee Band joins us to discuss music, his new album, and the origins of a name called HammyFatAss. Check it out!
We also talk extreme sports, we hold our breath, and more. Have a listen.
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Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
We have a HOT one for you. Today, we are joined by Ed Currie, owner of the Puckerbutt Pepper Company. Ed runs a ridiculously sucessful company based out of Fort Mill, South Carolina, where is well known for producing the world's hottest pepper. Ed is a recovering addict who loves to hurt people with hot sauce. You may recognize his hot sauce from Hot Ones, but after today you might recognize him from his kick ass interview on Verbal Shenanigans. Check it out!
We also talk about what Cartoon Mascots Mike could fight, Scott's defends comedy, and Mike describes his trip to a confederate lightshow. Have a listen.
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Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Episode 260 is the bee's knees baby. Today we are joined by former New Jersey Devil and St. Louis Blue, Cam Janssen! You might remember Cam beating opponent's faces in throughout his career, however on today's cast, he was a extremely friendly, entertaining, and hilarious. We talk Cam's career, fighting, Lou Lamoriello, Cam's radio show, and all things hockey. Have a listen!
We also talk Scott's torn up ankle, performing for 90 year olds, and Burlew's experience buying a car.
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Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Back again with episode 259! Today, we are joined by the always hilarious, Bob Levy. You might know Bob from The Howard Stern Show, Opie and Anthony, or from headlining shows all over the country. Bob has not changed and is as sharp as ever. We talk about the state of comedy, Bob's wrestling experience, playing Woodstock, and more. Check it out!
We also talk Antonio Brown, Scott's awful attempt at an accent, and Mike's wife dreaming of other comics. Check it out!
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Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
What a great episode we have for you today. First, we are joined by saxophonist, Jeff Dazey. Jeff has worked with some amazing acts like Frank Turner, Leon Bridges, and is a a key member of the amazing horn section of Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats! So, as we dove into Jeff's saxophone origins, his music, playing with Leon Bridges, and how he became a Nightsweat, we were pleasantly surprised to also be joined by bassist, Joseph Pope. We had such an amazing conversation with the guys about their writing techniques, making art, and what it's like to open for Willie Nelson and the Rolling Stones. Truly, one of favorite interviews.
We also discuss Burlew's new found love of running, Scott's trying not to bomb while giving a eulogy, and we hear another 5th grade Burlew masterpiece. Have a listen!
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Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
We are back with another really fun installment of Verbal Shenanigans . Today, we are joined by Bobby Rush. Bobby is a 2017 Grammy winning blues legend, a Blues Hall of Famer, a 12x Blues Music Award Winner, and a B.B. King Entertainer of the Year. Bobby was a tremendous guest. He was hilarious, truthful, and full of amazing experiences including work with the likes of B.B. King, Fats Domino, Howlin' Wolf, and Muddy Waters. Bobby is 86 years young and still going strong with new concerts and music. We even learn all about the meaning behind "Porcupine Meat". Check him out!
We also talk about Mike's interesting trip to a Christmas Hotel, new movies, and more. Have a listen!
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Monday Aug 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Ok, ok, ok, we are sorry for missing last week, but we are back with another great episode of Verbal Shenanigans. Today, we are joined by Ryan Weimer, founder of the amazing foundation, Magic Wheelchair. Magic Wheelchair is a nonprofit organization that makes epic costumes for children in wheelchairs. The results are amazing. From Transformer, to Star Wars, to the Batmobile, make sure to check out the foundation and some of the amazing work they have done for children with disabilities all over the world.
We also talk about a radio show we used to work on, Scott blowing out his ankle, Burlew's ticklish armpits, and his battle with flies. Have a listen!
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Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
After a quick vacation, we are back with another fun episode of the podcast. Today, we are joined by Jeffrey Gurian. You may know Jeffrey by his wild hair and great interviewing skills on ComedyMattersTv, but Jeff is also a great comic, producer, author, and writer. We talk about Jeff's longtime experience as a joke writer, Jeff's transition to on stage performing, dentistry, comedy, and so much more. Jeff has worked with so many great names like Rodney Dangerfield, George Wallace, Joan Rivers, Jerry Lewis, and Andrew Dice Clay. Make sure to check out Jeff's new book, “Healing Your Heart, By Changing Your Mind – A Spiritual and Humorous Approach To Achieving Happiness”.
We also talk about Scott's experience driving in a parade, watchingIron Maiden playing soccer, buying beer for Iron Maiden, and then later watching them. Have a listen!
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Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
We are back with Jenn Vix. Jen is an American solo electronic-rock recording artist, songwriter, producer, and recording engineer. We discussed Jen's recording process, her music, surviving abuse, and working with great musicians like the Beastie Boys. Have a listen!
We go off the rails this week and discuss moving, spiked seltzers, Shaquille O'neal, Mike's frog visitor, and we hear another one of Mike's amazing 5th grade stories. Have a listen!
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Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
We are back! Today we are joined by David Roush of a band called Ecce Schnak. Ecce Shnak (pronounced Eh-kay sh-knock) is a 7-piece art-rock band. They are based in NYC. We discuss the origins of the band and its name, recording, and ShnakFest. Make sure to check em out!
We also discuss hangovers, July 4th, building bread towers, dog swimming, women's sports, and hear an orginal story by a young Mike Burlew. Have a listen!
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Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
It doesn't get much better than this. For the second time, the world's greatest bassplayer, Victor Wooten joins the show. Victor is a grammy award winning musical legend, but more importantly, he is an absolutely great human being. We chat with Victor about his amazing bass camps, how he tries to push himself musically, his favorite all time gigs, and his love of art, photography, and videography. Victor is a class act and we couldn't be happier to have him back on the show. Go check out Victor's music or see him at the Blue Note in NYC!
We also talk about Burlew's "ham eggs", some tragedies Scott experienced, and we play another round of Mount Rushmore, where this week's topic is "Overrated Rock Singers". Check it out!
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Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Back again, with another week of unique audio. Today, we are joined by Terence McGovern. Terry is is an American actor, voice actor, television broadcaster, radio personality and acting instructor who is known for several prominent roles including Launchpad McQuack and for his the dialogue as a stormtrooper in the first Star Wars movie. Terry was funny, open, and shared a ton of experiences with radio, acting, and more. Check it out!
We also discuss Scott's Oktoberfest cup stacking experience and see what celebrities Mike thinks he could be up that happen to be 31 years older than him Have a listen!
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Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Unbelievable. 250 episodes. And today was a really fun one. We are joined one of the most interesting guests we've had on. Garrett McNamara is an American professional big wave surfer and extreme waterman known for breaking the world record for largest wave ever surfed, riding tsunami waves, and his massive amounts of contributions to the surfing world. Garrett is hilarious, humble, and infinitely interesting. Check it out!
We also talk about Scott's lack of underwear, play a special edition "Dirtbag of the Week", and we examine other shows that have lasted 250 episodes. Another great week in the books.
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Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
A few months ago, Scott came across an amazing rock band called The Ballroom Thieves. Today, we are joined by guitarist and singer, Martin Earley. Together, we discuss everything from the formation of the band, the band's recording process, and the struggles of making it as a band today. Martin was a fantastic guest who even took time to learn a little about this crazy podcast. Make sure to go check out The Ballroom Thieves today!
We also discuss Mike's life in Georgia, the strangest things we've been paid to do, and Scott's wife's coupon addiction. We also unveil a new bit called Mount Rushmore, where today we discuss arcade games. Have a listen!
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