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Back again with episode 259!  Today, we are joined by the always hilarious, Bob Levy.  You might know Bob from The Howard Stern Show, Opie and Anthony, or from headlining shows all over the country.  Bob has not changed and is as sharp as ever.  We talk about the state of comedy,  Bob's wrestling experience, playing Woodstock, and more.  Check it out!  

We also talk Antonio Brown, Scott's awful attempt at an accent, and Mike's wife dreaming of other comics.  Check it out!

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What a great episode we have for you today.  First, we are joined by saxophonist, Jeff Dazey.  Jeff has worked with some amazing acts like Frank Turner, Leon Bridges, and is a a key member of the amazing horn section of Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats!    So, as we dove into Jeff's saxophone origins, his music, playing with Leon Bridges, and how he became a Nightsweat, we were pleasantly surprised to also be joined by bassist, Joseph Pope.  We had such an amazing conversation with the guys about their writing techniques, making art, and what it's like to open for Willie Nelson and the Rolling Stones.  Truly, one of favorite interviews.  

We also discuss Burlew's new found love of running, Scott's trying not to bomb while giving a eulogy, and we hear another 5th grade Burlew masterpiece.  Have a listen!

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We are back with another really fun installment of Verbal Shenanigans .  Today, we are joined by Bobby Rush.  Bobby is a 2017 Grammy winning blues legend, a Blues Hall of Famer, a 12x Blues Music Award Winner, and a B.B. King Entertainer of the Year.  Bobby was a tremendous guest.  He was hilarious, truthful, and full of amazing experiences including work with the likes of B.B. King, Fats Domino, Howlin' Wolf, and Muddy Waters.  Bobby is 86 years young and still going strong with new concerts and music.  We even learn all about the meaning behind "Porcupine Meat". Check him out!

We also talk about Mike's interesting trip to a Christmas Hotel, new movies, and more.  Have a listen!  

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Ok, ok, ok, we are sorry for missing last week, but we are back with another great episode of Verbal Shenanigans.  Today, we are joined by Ryan Weimer, founder of the amazing foundation, Magic Wheelchair.  Magic Wheelchair is a nonprofit organization that makes epic costumes for children in wheelchairs.  The results are amazing.  From Transformer, to Star Wars, to the Batmobile, make sure to check out the foundation and some of the amazing work they have done for children with disabilities all over the world.  

We also talk about a radio show we used to work on, Scott blowing out his ankle, Burlew's ticklish armpits, and his battle with flies.  Have a listen!

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After a quick vacation, we are back with another fun episode of the podcast. Today, we are  joined by Jeffrey Gurian.  You may know Jeffrey by his wild hair and great interviewing skills on ComedyMattersTv, but Jeff is also a great comic, producer, author, and writer.  We talk about Jeff's longtime experience as a joke writer, Jeff's transition to on stage performing, dentistry, comedy, and so much more.  Jeff has worked with so many great names like Rodney Dangerfield, George Wallace, Joan Rivers, Jerry Lewis, and Andrew Dice Clay.  Make sure to check out Jeff's new book, “Healing Your Heart, By Changing Your Mind – A Spiritual and Humorous Approach To Achieving Happiness”.

We also talk about Scott's experience driving in a parade, watchingIron Maiden playing soccer, buying beer for Iron Maiden, and then later watching them.  Have a listen!

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We are back with Jenn Vix.  Jen is an American solo electronic-rock recording artist, songwriter, producer, and recording engineer.  We discussed Jen's recording process, her music, surviving abuse, and working with great musicians like the Beastie Boys.   Have a listen!

We go off the rails this week and discuss moving, spiked seltzers, Shaquille O'neal, Mike's frog visitor, and we hear another one of Mike's amazing 5th grade stories.  Have a listen!

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We are back!  Today we are joined by David Roush of a band called Ecce Schnak. Ecce Shnak (pronounced Eh-kay sh-knock) is a 7-piece art-rock band. They are based in NYC.  We discuss the origins of the band and its name, recording, and ShnakFest.  Make sure to check em out!

We also discuss hangovers, July 4th,  building bread towers, dog swimming, women's sports, and hear an orginal story by a young Mike Burlew.    Have a listen!

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It doesn't get much better than this.  For the second time, the world's greatest bassplayer, Victor Wooten joins the show.  Victor is a grammy award winning musical legend, but more importantly, he is an absolutely great human being.  We chat with Victor about his amazing bass camps, how he tries to push himself musically, his favorite all time gigs, and his love of art, photography, and videography.  Victor is a class act and we couldn't be happier to have him back on the show.  Go check out Victor's music or see him at the Blue Note in NYC!

We also talk about Burlew's "ham eggs", some tragedies Scott experienced, and we play another round of Mount Rushmore, where this week's topic is "Overrated Rock Singers".  Check it out!

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Back again, with another week of unique audio.  Today, we are joined by Terence McGovern.  Terry is is an American actor, voice actor, television broadcaster, radio personality and acting instructor who is known for several prominent roles including Launchpad McQuack and  for his the dialogue as a stormtrooper in the first Star Wars movie.  Terry was funny, open, and shared a ton of experiences with radio, acting, and more.  Check it out!

We also discuss Scott's Oktoberfest cup stacking experience and see what celebrities Mike thinks he could be up that happen to be 31 years older than him  Have a listen!

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Unbelievable. 250 episodes.  And today was a really fun one.  We are joined one of the most interesting guests we've had on.  Garrett McNamara is an American professional big wave surfer and extreme waterman known for breaking the world record for largest wave ever surfed, riding tsunami waves, and his massive amounts of contributions to the surfing world.    Garrett is hilarious, humble, and infinitely interesting.  Check it out!

We also talk about Scott's lack of underwear, play a special edition "Dirtbag of the Week", and we examine other shows that have lasted 250 episodes.  Another great week in the books.  

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