Verbal Shenanigans

We know you are excited about episode 500, but we think you will enjoy episode FORE-99. Whit Watson rejoins the podcast this week to give some more insight into the PGA tour. We look at the new indoor golf league, the TGL and all of the technological advancements made for the game. We also dive into Tiger Woods's son, the sports scene in Florida, and fans who call in golf penalties. Check Whit’s podcast Making the Cut after our chat.

We also talk about Scott's son's mysterious poop, chocolate Karen's, Burlew's death aura, and play a new game called "Par-tners", where the guys must face off in a golf based game involving each other's spouses.  Have a listen!

We are back and diving back into the world of the Olympics.  Today, we are joined by Alex Kopacz, and Canadian gold medalist in the 2 man bobsled.  We discuss everything from Alex's journey into the sport, the Olympic experience, life after competition, and Alex's unbelievable battle with long Covid.  Alex is a unique guy, with an amazing story.  Have a listen!

We also get into a trillion other topics including Elon Musk, Medieval Times, missing peanuts, and Burlew sees something shocking at the grocery story.  Check it out!

Everything is fine!!!.  Because today, we bring on long time singer, songwriter, violinist, and all around musical super talent, Tracy Bonham.  You may remember Tracy's smash hit "Mother, Mother", or her work with The Blue Man Group, but Tracy has done it all in the music industry.  We sit down and chat all things music, the pressures of the industry, staying motivated, and surviving breast cancer.  Tracy was a great interview, and an even better person.  Check it out!

We also talk about Scott's testicle mishap, locker room service at your house, and celebrate 2 years of podcasting with our annual awards show, The Verbies.  Have a listen!

Duck, Duck, Duck, Podcast. Two weeks ago, a unique story occurred where a duck flew on the field during a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game which resulted in the fans declaring the bird their unofficial mascot. Anchor Brant is the event staffer who became a local hero by wrangling up the mallard from the field to the cheers of fans. We chat with Anchor on his new fame as well as compliment his amazing mustache while Burlew throws shade with the upcoming Commanders Buccaneers game. 

Scott must also navigate through the tournament of those who died in 24 and bring back only one celebrity in this year's "God Complex".  We also discuss darts, the meanness of the paint community, and Burlew updates with some sad news.  Have a listen!

Merry Christmas! It is here folks!  The 2024 Christmas Spectacular has arrived, and boy is it full of Christmas cheer.  This year, Mike, and longtime listeners, Dom and Harry, must compete in the "Ornament Olympics" were they must both debate each other on Christmas topics, but also support each other in a grueling battle to win a custom ornament to adorn their tree. This game is certain to get you in the holiday spirit as we hit eveything from the Mount Rushmore of Christmas movies, hot takes on Christmas, to the sexiest Chrismas character.  Who will win?  You'll just have to listen to find out.

We are also joined by world renowned Snow Sculptor, and snow gigolo, David Rothstein.  David has created stunning scultures all over the world.  We get into the joy of winter, what it takes to make these vibrant pieces of art, and where snow sculpting has taken David.  Make sure to check out his fascinating work today!

Thank you to everyone who has listened over the last year.  Have a Merry Christmas!

Today, we are joined by Mike Belazis, of the indie/folk band, Oliver Hazard.  We discuss everything from the band's new EP, their origins, what the band has learned, and more.  Go check out Oliver Hazard and their new EP, Raindrop River today!

We also discuss Mike's inability to receive anything from Fedex, Mike cooks up a plan to rid New Jersey of drones, we look at the most expensive movie props, and Mike reveals the happenings of his shitty week.  Have a listen!

Any movie, any time, any where….even on this podcast. This week we chat with co-founder and CEO of Moviepass Stacy Spikes about the recently released documentary MoviePass, MovieCrash. We dive into his business background and building the brand, to the bad decisions of investors which led to the downfall, and he chose to rebuild the company. An interesting conversation on the timeline of the viral business. After our interview check out the documentary and Stacy’s book Black Founder , The Hidden Power of Being an Outsider.

We also discuss Mike finding either potato stew or vomit in his yard, bodily fluids, and the invasion of drones flyng over New Jersey.  Have a listen!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! The guys return this week, and attempt to ruin each other's Thanksgiving in another round of the "Inconvenience Draft".  It goes off the rails as always and involves Pilgrims, turkeys cooked in lube, and Mike's imaginary friends.  We also chat about Mike horrible restaurant experience,  Mike's amazing tv superpower, and the Best of Hulk Hogan in WCW.

If you're looking for great guests and hilarious conversation, turn to Verbal Shenanigans, we know Waasssup!!! Actor Scott Martin Brooks joins us this week who played Dookie in the iconic Budweiser Wassup commercials. We had an absolute blast speaking with him on the fame from the ads, the fan reaction, his acting projects including working with Bernie Mac, and the full turn around of the commercials. An absolutely fun chat.

We also talk about Scott's sweaty travel experience,  Mike has some unique language flubs, and Scott finds a writing about a jacked janitor from high school.  Have a listen!

Next time you worry about first world problems, listen to our guest. World traveler Sam Goodwin has traveled to every country in the world. Unfortunately Sam had an incident that led to him being incarcerated in Syria for 9 weeks. Sam gives us details on what he went through, how he stayed positive, and how he continued to travel to the world after finally getting home. Listen to our podcast for the story and then read his book Saving Sam to get even more details of his story.

We also discuss alot, from the election, ,fights at Scott's comedy show, and what happened  with one of our worst interviews.  Oh yea, and Tiny Thong Thursdays.  Have a listen!