Comedian, Zach Mandeville is back on the program. Scott Silver previews his new dishwashing podcast and I initiate the Comcast challenge!

Doing the Dishes got picked up Public Podcasting International!  In this episode, I unearth the origins of "Christmas in July" and then list things that make dumb people feel smart with comedian and smart person, Zach Mandeville.

I talk about summer, what this summer's jam will be and read selections from my private joke file. I also talk about how the Grand Canyon is overrated.

I talk about silence!!! I try to get on a podcast network, Mathias Bartlett interview music critic Phil Filter to discover the brilliance of John Cage's 4'33" and I eat a banana live on the air! Today's episode is sponsored by the upcoming film Sense of Humor and Duty.  If you want to be a part of the show or just want to give feedback, send us an email to [email protected]

I'm taking a one-week hiatus from Doing the Dishes and we'll be back next week with bigger and better episodes!!!!!!!!!!!! Here's the preview of next week's episode

This episode is about TERROR! Also, I interview professional dishwasher Scott Silver.

I talk about smoke in all of it's various forms! Also, film critic Risco Treets discusses the topic of smoking in films and his recent controversies.

I talk about public tranportation without making any "make sure to get your ticket" jokes because that would be awful.

I talk about food with comedian and chef Joe Hieronymous. Also, film critic Risco Treets lists his top five favorite food films.

Today on the program, I talk about names. My name is Rafferty Thompson and I speak with Carley Martin and Jake Waluconis about how they decided to name their child! Also, Risco Treets reviews the 1980's classic "Heathers"!