Verbal Shenanigans

#461- Jim "Laser" Starr, The Pyramid, the Embezzling Bowler

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!

#460- Lori ”Ice” Fetrick, 2 Truths and a Lie

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!

#459- The 2023 Christmas Spectacular with Dr. Elmo

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!

#458-Mike Corey, Children’s Theater, and Large Tongue Discrimination

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!

#457-Patricia Tallman, Public Restroom Horror stories, and the Diarrhea Dog

Sci Fi star, horror star, stunt expert all in one interview this week. Actress Patricia Tallman comes onto the cast this week to chat about her career. We dive into her thoughts on the SAG aftra strike ending, her relationship with George A Romero leading to playing Barbara in the Night of the Living Dead remake, and working on the Star Trek and Babylon 5 series at the same time. Enjoy our pleasant conversation with her, assist her charity work for children at Penny Lane, and try to figure out before listening to this interview what former guest of our podcast punched her in the face.
 
Scott also tells a horror story about taking his son to the public restroom, Mike gets locked in the room with a diarrhea dog, and more.  Have a listen!

#456-Kendall Tucker and Thanksgiving Nightmares

We are with up and coming country and hip hop artist, Kendall Tucker.  Fresh off of his release of "Dragging Me Down" with  Jelly Roll, Kendall joins us to discuss he musical upbringing, his upcoming album, and his commitment to music.  Kendall is a really genuine guy with a great perspective on trying to enter the industry.  Make sure to check out Kendall's music today!
 
We also discuss some legendary Thanksgiving stories, and then take turns ruining Thanksgiving for one another.  Have a listen!

#455-Jared Weeks of Saving Abel, Burlew’s God Complex, and Etiquette training

We are back with the Jared Weeks of the successful rock band, Saving Abel.  For the past 20 years, Saving Abel have managed to continue to make new music, tour the world, and keep their fans happy.  Jared was a great interview as we delved into his long journey into sobriety, the longevity of the band, and his new outlook on his life and the band.  Check out the band's new song, "Fire", and keep an ear out for news on their new album.
 
Mike also thinks that he is a first ballot entry into heaven, we discuss etiquette from the 50's, and more.  Have a listen!

#454- The 2023 Halloween Extravaganza with David Bigelow

It's that time of year.  The annual Verbal Shenanigans Halloween episode has dropped! 
Welcome to the Jaws podcast where we wish our hosts would shut theirs. Film maker David Bigelow joins our podcast to discuss his upcoming documentary Making the Monster, telling the stories from Martha’s Vineyard during the production of Jaws. Find out how a day doing extra work led to this project around the greatest horror/thriller movies of all time.
 
Listener beware. This episode is jam packed with goblins, ghouls, torture, pumpkins, and awful jokes.  Don't say we didnt warn you.  Have a listen.  If you dare...

#453-Greg Avola, What we suck at, and boring corporate America

After checking in that IPA on Untappd, go over to iTunes and leave us a review, would ya?  Today, we are joined by Greg Avola.  Greg is a entrepreneur who is responsible for creating the biggest app in the world of craft beer, Untappd.  Greg is a really unique and interesting guy, who has had his hands in so many profitable, game changing apps.  Stay tuned to see what Greg is up to next.
 
We also talk about what we are pretty terrible at, Mike talks about useless meeting, and we also discuss bee beards.  Have a listen!
 

#452-Stephanee Beggs, Twerking Chewbacca, and Stank Ass Mike

There will be a quiz at the end of the show, so take notes…ok there is no quiz but believe me you wanna take good notes. Stephanee Beggs shows us that. She started documenting her studying process on social media, which led to her starting her Etsy business RNExplained selling her note sheets to students, and that led her making the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. We chat about her rise of popularity, how she created her style of study, balance work with business, and some really good cupcakes in PA
 
Scott also gifts Mike  a truly one of a kind piece of art and Mike tells an insane story about being nearly kicked out of gym for his own odor.  Another wild week of Verbal Shenanigans.