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.
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.
Episodes

Monday Apr 24, 2023
#433-Blaire Boone-Migura
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Cultured eye with the Podcast Guys. This week we bring on Blair Boone-Migura. Blair life has taken him all over the world being a writer, a lecturer, a radio host in Hawaii, and founding the Art Song Preservation Society of New York. He was also one of the original cast on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. We discuss his full life, the balance, and doing gymnastics in front of a cop. Go to https://www.artsongpreservationsocietyny.org/ after listening to our show.
We also pack in a ton of nonsense into this episode. Scott tells a story entitle "Big Peanut", Mike gets stuck behind a man shipping a cat head, and Mike absolutley loses it with an origin story about one of his unique neighbors. Have a listen!

Monday Apr 17, 2023
#432-Billy Sheehan
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Billy Sheehan has done it all in the music industry. From playing with the likes of Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr. BIg, Niacin, and The Winery Dogs, Billy remains one of the world's best bass players. Billy is full of life, still incredibly creative, and still working as hard as ever. We discuss Billy's longevity, his views on the music industry, and the drive to still learn new things. Go see Billy with both the WInery Dogs and Mr. Big today!
We also discuss the future of podcasting, how we would reboot our lives, and more. Have a listen!

Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
#431-Paul Templer Returns
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Today, we are joined by one of our favorite all time guests. Over the past 9 years, Paul Templer, a hippo attack survivor, has been one of our favorite people to check in with. Paul is an amazing guy, who has been through some of life's worst setbacks, including losing an arm to a hippo, various illnesses, and even losing his daughter. However, Paul continues to push forward and do amazing things, such as running ultra marathons in the middle of the Sahara Desert. In fact, check out Paul next week as he attempts to conquer this beast of an event at www.marathondessables.com. We had a great chat about overcoming, dealing with adversity, and the importance of a sense of humor. Check it out!
We also see if Mike knows some Gen Z slang, Mike almost commits another crucial mistake booking a guest, and whole bunch of other nonsense. Have a listen!

Monday Apr 03, 2023
#430-Steve Kilbey, The Church
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Today, we take our listeners to The Church. Frontman, Steve Kilbey, joins us as he embarks on new tour in support of The Church's new concept album, The Hynonogue. Still going strong after over 40 years, The Church and Streve continue to create a unique musical experience for listeners. Steve is very focused and driven to continue to bring audiences a great musical experience. Steve's passion for writing great music still shines through his words. Make sure to check out The Church's new album today!
This week, Mike accidentally lends his wifi to a punished neighbor and we also celebrate the end of March Madness with 2 ridiculous tournaments, Have a listen!

Monday Mar 27, 2023
#429-Dirt Miller
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
We are back and joined by the very eclectic, unique, passionate musician, Dirt Miller. Dirt Miller is an American multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who has been entrenched in music his entire life. Dirt brings extreme passion and musicianship to all of his music. We discuss Dirt's upbringing, opening for Nathaniel Rateliff, and more.Make sure to catch Dirt's new music today!
We also talk about how Mike would do on OnlyFans, discuss the TrailerPark TImeshare, and more. Have a listen!

Monday Mar 13, 2023
#428-Rachel Pizzolato
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
A boring week here on Verbal Shenanigans…Myth busted!!! Rachel Pizzolato takes time out of her busy schedule to chat with the guys this week. She is an inventor, was on Mythbusters Jr, competes at science fairs, beauty pageants, has over 2 million TikTok followers, and is studying to become an aeronautical engineer. We chat about her life and how she juggles her never ending interests. Find her on social media with the handle beautyandbrainswithatwist and hear her on the podcast.
We also talk about Mike's feud with bowling ball reviewer, play a new game called "Forgive or Forget Me", and Mike reveals to his parent his secret 3rd dog.

Monday Mar 06, 2023
#427- Kyle Troup
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Spare your time as we bowl you over with another great guest this week. 9 time PBA title winner Kyle Troup drops onto the podcast for a fun chat about life on the professional bowling tour. We had some laughs and fun chatting about his two hand bowling style, life on the road at the lanes with his father Guppy Troup, his amazing fashion, and his thoughts on bowling alley shoes. Watch the PBA tour on Fox and listen to our conversation.
We also learn about some insane ways to celebrate a birthday, play a game of "Inconvenience Draft", and more. Have a listen!

Monday Feb 27, 2023
#426-Adele Bertei
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
There are so many things we can say about our next guest. Adele Bertei is an accomplished musician, filmmaker, artist, and author. Adele is a artist who has done it all. We discuss her lengthy music career which includes singing with Whitney Houston and Tears for Fears, her childhood inside and out of foster homes, the writing of 3 books, and so much more. Adele is truly interesting, funny, and full fo amazing stories. Go check her new book, "Twist :An American Girl" in stores March 14th.
We also discuss Mike's trip toa falconry, play a game to see what animals are leagal to own, and Mike's drops another erotic fan fiction on the listeners.

Monday Feb 20, 2023
#425-David Wimbish,The Collection
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Today we are joined by David Wimbish of the North Carolina indie-pop ban, The Collection. With their new release, How to Survive and Ending, the Collection is gearing up for a new US tour. David is a super talented musician. We talk about the formation of the band, the recording of the new album, and some great experiences had in his time with the band. Go check out The Collection today.
We also play a game called "Red Pill, Blue Pill" where Mike must make some life altering decisions. Another great week on Verbal Shenanigans. Have a listen!

Monday Feb 13, 2023
#424-Mix Master Mike
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
2 MC's and one DJ. And today, were getting down with no delay. Mix Master Mike whatcha got to say?
Today we are thrilled to have the legendary champion behind the turntables Mix Master Mike join us. We get to sit down and chat with him on his days competing in DJ battles, to the efforts he puts into mixing his beats, as well as his time with the Beastie Boys. Mike was such a laid back interesting guest. Go get tickets to his concert at The Venice West this March 18th after listening to this episode. Mmmm, drop!
We also talk about Mike obtaining yet another dog, save canceled celebrities by placing them in Disney movies, and a whole bunch more nonsense. Have a listen!

Monday Feb 06, 2023
#423-George Thorogood
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
This is a BAD episode. In fact, our guest today is celebrating 50 years of Bad, Bad to the Bone that is. That's right, rock legend, George Thorogood joins us to discuss his amazing longevity, what life in rock and roll is like, and even his love of the New York Mets. George is still full of energy and passion, and is exceptionally witty. Make sure to check out George Thorogood and the Destroyers out on the "Bad All over the World" tour this summer.
We also talk tons of nonsense including how people cheat, the awkwardness of open mics, and we play a game where we discuss whether or not advertising icons could be replaced and why they would be canceled. Have a listen!

Monday Jan 23, 2023
#422-Monster Michael Todd
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Grip up, strap on, this episode is Over the Top. Across the table from us this week is multi national and world arm wrestling champion Monster Michael Todd. Michael was entertaining and joy to speak with. Tune in as we talk about the training involved, the injuries he sustained, comparisons to the UFC, and having a household of arm wrestling champs in the family.
We also discuss what it would be like to be related to Pocahontas, talk about a man who is dating a woman that looks 8 years old, and we talk about Mike's ridiculous toilet paper supply.

Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
#421-Greg D’Alessandro, Weekly World News
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Batboy found guest hosting the Verbal Shenanigans podcast. Sounds unbelievable I know, but our next guest is capable of making that headline. CEO & Editor in Chief of the Weekly World News Greg D’Alessandro comes on our podcast to chat about taking over the tabloid, the expansion of the brand into movies, and status on bringing the magazine back out to stores. Listen in and tell us how much better Batboy is than Burlew.
We also talk about a crazy murder, sort through fake Weekly World News headlines, and bring back "Dirtbag of the Week."

Sunday Jan 08, 2023
#420-Perez Hilton
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
Want some juicy gossip? Word on the street is Verbal Shenanigans has a huge guest this week. The original celebrity blogger Perez Hilton gives us the dirt on the rise of his blog, hanging with and reporting on big names of Hollywood, legal ramifications of gossip, and what does a Perez Hilton Christmas looks like.
We also talk about Damar Hamlin, discuss our new sponsors, and play a game of "God Complex" where Scott must bring back one dead celebrity who died in 2022. Who will it be? Have a listen!

Monday Jan 02, 2023
#419-Earl Cureton
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Ring in the New Year with a person with 2 championship rings. Earl “The Twirl” Cureton is a former NBA champion with the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets. We talk about his career starting in college with Dick Vitale, discuss his longevity, the differences in today’s game, and hear about his connection with the community work in Detroit.
We also discuss the past year, Burlew fills us in on an unfortunate event, and we celebrate the end of the year awarding our guests "Verbies." Listen to see who are favorite interviews of the year were!

Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
#418-The 2022 Christmas Spectacular
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Merry Christmas everybody! The cast has dropped just in time to listen as you finish wrapping socks and underwear. We return with this year's annual Christmas Spectacular and it's chock full of festive nonsense. We grow our Christmas spirt by covering the important topics like best and wost presents, the exchange of ridiculous presents, play a difficult holiday movie trivia game, and Mike is forced to redesign Christmas for the new woke generation. A ton of fun was had. Have a listen!

Monday Dec 12, 2022
#417-Zeb Ross
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
And now, we dance! This week, we are joined by viral sensation and master of fancy footwork, Zeb Ross. You may have seen Zeb explode on social media with his unique dance style, his contageous smile, and endless swagger. We discuss the hostory of clogging, his sudden success, his family's dance traditions, and his recent appearance on the CMA's with Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan. Zeb is a very humble, funny, and appreciative guy. Check out the J Creek Cloggers today! Have a listen!
We also go into a ton of weird places this week, including redesigning the human body, Mike's wife's strange recordings, and more. Have a listen!

Monday Nov 28, 2022
#416-Daniel Klitsner, Creator of Bop It
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Play it. Dig it. Share it. Bop it. Today, we are joined by toy creator and designer, Daniel Klitsner. Daniel has worked for decades to design and create children's toys. You might be familiar with one of his biggest toys, Bop It. As Bop It turns 25 years old, we sat down and discussed everything from the design and creation process of kid's toys, the genesis of Bop It, its success, and how Daniel is planning to celebrate this momentous occassion. Daniel is a fascinating man with a great story to share. Have a listen!
We also talk all sorts of nonsense such as the Christmas Spirit, Razorback gorillas , and more. Check it out!

Monday Nov 21, 2022
#415-Scott Leysath
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
A man who hunts exotic game has two jackasses staring in front of him. Tonight we talk with the Sporting Chef Scott Leysath who has hosting shows on the Outdoor Channel for over a decade on hunting and preparing exotic game. We have a laid back conversation on his journey to the kitchen and television, his thoughts on other chef shows, and the adventures in traveling the world hunting and cooking game like beavers. Check out the latest season of Dead Meat and The Fishmonger on the Outdoor Channel after listening to our conversation.
We also talk about Scott getting followed, a great prank, and more. Have a listen!

Monday Nov 07, 2022
#414-Dr. Nicole LaBeach and Crystal Khalil
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Back to weekly episodes (we’ll see for how long) here on the Verbal Shenanigans podcast!! We are joined by two amazing people with the goal to help women, Dr. Nicole LaBeach and Crystal Khalil. Dr Nicole is a relationship doctor who also hosts the show Put a Ring On it on OWN. Crystal is a former executive with Porsche. We discuss Woman Unlimited as they assist with woman in growing their value in the workplace, as well as their success stories, and effects of todays social changes. Check out their next seminar at www. sisterdiamonds.com after hearing our interview.
We also talk about “offensive” costumes, Doomsday prepping, and Mike handing out rotten candy. Have a listen!






