Verbal Shenanigans

Happy 4th of July America! However, today we go across the pond to London, to interview Northern Irish singer, Janet Devlin.  Janet is a well accomplished musician who has released several albums, performed all over the world, and finished 5th on The X Factor in 2011.  Janet was a great interview.  In a great open discussion, we touched on Janet's struggles with alcohol, eating disorders, and relationships.  We also discussed her music, her upcoming projects, and even her feelings about John Frusciante rejoining the Chili Peppers.  Have a listen!

We also talked about Scott's new best friend Boris, an old trip to an Ireland emergency room, and play a game involving food challenges.  

Today, we are joined by Dryden Mitchell, lead singer of the very successful band, Alien Ant Farm.  Dryden was a really down to earth, funny, and interesting guy to talk to.  We discussed the long career of his band, his writing technique, what he is up to during the pandemic, and much much more.  Great chat.  Go check out Alien Ant Farm's latest release of their version of "Everything She Wants."  

We also talk about the world falling apart, crazy sports in Italy and the Congo, and best friends ditching you.  Have a listen!

Today, we get extreme.  Well, really we interview a man who takes extreme to a new level.  Luke Aikins joins the show today, and man was he interesting. Luke is a professional skydiver, BASE jumper, pilot, and aerial photographer.  He is also a Redbull athlete.  Oh yea, he is also the first person to jump out of a plane and land without a parachute.  Luke was a terrific interview.  We discuss his skydiving origins, his career, and where his career has taken him.  Great interview.  Have a listen!

We also talk about Scott's old man transformation, social awkwardness, and the future of Halloween.  Give us a follow would ya!

Boom! Another amazing episode formed out of the ethos tonight.  We are joined by Charles Baker, aka, Skinny Pete of Breaking Bad.  Charles was an amazing interview, and just a downright, genuine dude.  We talk about how he landed the role of Skinny Pete, what is was like to work with Vince Gilligan, his love of acting, and how he is staying motivated during quarantine. Such a blast.

Back again with what has been a tremendous run of amazing guests, with plenty more to come.  And, today is no different,  We are joined by Josie Cotton.  Josie is a singer and songwriter who has made her name with catchy 80's tunes and her love of B-movies.  We talk all things music, writing, and her love of cats and B -Movies.  Check it out!

We also talk about virtual comedy shows, Scott's accident, and Mike's first marathon.  Have a listen!

Oh baby, do we have a good one for you.  If you are  somewhat close to our age, you are probably familiar with our guest tonight.  You may have watched the show over and over again, you may have loved the comics, or you may have slept in those iconic Ninja Turtle bed sheets.  Today, co creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kevin Eastman, joins the podcast.  Kevin was extremely interesting, funny, and humble.  We talk the early days of the turtles, the several generations of fans, the personalities of the turtles, and even a new project, "The Last Ronin".  Such an honor.  Have a listen.  

We also talk about interactions with the police, Covid sports coverage, and the awfulness of the MLB.  Check us out!

As the podcast turns, Scott’s wife is pregnant, Mike’s wife is in love with our guest, and Mike is brain dead... at least we think so with some of the stuff he says. On our show, soap opera actor Star Sean Kanan chats with the guys on his new series Studio City. We dive into his early acting playing Mike Barnes in Karate Kid III, the work loads in acting on a soap, and we are joined by Mike's wife, Izzy, as she “fan boys” with Sean on his time on General Hospital. Check out his show on Amazon Prime after listening to our podcast.

We also talk about the quarantine blues, our poorest moments in life, and Zoom calls gone bad.  Have a listen!

Up, across, or diagonal, whatever direction, take Verbal Shenanigans for the win. We get the pleasure tonight to speak with comedy writer Bruce Vilanch. The fun loving, glasses wearing person you see on TV is who we got to enjoy to speak with on the show. Bruce tells how he went from a newspaper critic to a writer for Bette Midler. We chat about the differences In writing for the major awards (Emmy’s, Grammys, Tony’s) to working as an on air personality for the Hollywood Squares. We even had an amusing discussion on him working on the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. Bruce is a great talent, and a genuinely good guy.  Have a listen!

We also talk Scott's new love of the stock market, house chores, and hear an amazing story by young Michael Burlew entitled "Inderella".  

We work hard to come up with the most interesting, entertaining questions on our show. Tonight, we are concentrating on the most asked question of 1998. Singer Dyson Knight of the Baha Men joins the podcast to discuss his music. We learn about his father musical upbringing as an 8th degree obo player, discuss the differences in his solo career and in the band, and of course we chat about the bands huge hit “Who Let The Dogs Out”. Dyson was a delight to chat with and an enjoyable interview to listen to.

We also talk about Scott being at mad at Mike, Scott's first baby appointment, and reflect on what has happened since the start of this show.

Tonight, we find out if it is harder to last four rounds with our guest or 300 episodes with us. Verbal Shenanigans smashes pass a new milestone with a huge guest. Eric “Butterbean” Esch gives us a few minutes on the show talking about his humble starts going pro while still building mobile homes, his biggest fights in the ring, crossing over from boxing to kickboxing and wrestling, and some of the stuff he has been into after his fighting career.

We also bring on our good friend, former NYPD detective, Tom Verni.  Tom is a really important voice that should be heard.  We discuss everything about the George Floyd case, from what was wrong with the arrest, to the effect it will have on policing and the country.  Tom is a really genuine guy and one of our favorite guests.  Catch him on CNN or on ID discovery.  

We also talk about our idea for a movie called SpaceJail, play a game involving our toughest guests, and celebrate 300 episodes of Verbal Shenanigans.  Thank you to anyone who has supported us along the way.