Verbal Shenanigans

With Michael Burlew away,  Scott brings aboard a wittier, funnier, and more intelligent cohost.  His 6 year niece, Kiera!  The two talk important issues like Paw Patrol, making people feel better, and Donald Trump.  This was a lot of fun.  Give it a listen.

Some episodes help inspire through conversation with passionate people.  This is one of those episodes.  In February of 2006, Coach Jim Johnson put Jason McElwain, an autistic senior who had yet to play a high school basketball game, into the last game of the season.  The rest was history.  After shooting the lights out, J-Mac and Coach Jim's story went viral and reached outlets like ESPN, CBS, and CNN.  Jim's story is inspiring, thought provoking, and unique and he continues to share it all over the country.

Check out Jim Johnson at www.coachjimjohnson.com

We also talk about Scott's case of the dumbs, Burlew's teahouse excursion, and some recent gigs. Please follow us on iTunes and share the podcast!  Leave a review on iTunes.  If you do, Burlew will also try to enter a high school basketball game.

Hey Everyone!  We are back with another really entertaining episode.  If you like video games, you know Mortal Kombat. Today on the show, Daniel Pesina, the actor who played Johnny Cage, Sub-Zero, and Scorpion, joins us to discuss his life before, after, and during Mortal Kombat.  Daniel was a really interesting guy to talk to.  

Make sure to follow Daniel on twitter @masterpesina

We also talk about mortality, parents, and rats.  Please make sure to subscribe and rate us on iTunes.  If you do, Burlew will dress as Sonya. 

Woo!  Another fantastic guest joins us this week.  Kirby Chambliss, an American commercial pilot and a renowned world champion in aerobatics, joins us to discuss his life as a pilot and his career inflying and racing airplanes.  Kirby was an extremely intelligent and unique guy to share a conversation with.  For Christ's sake, the man has survived crashes!

Make sure to check out Kirby at www.teamchambliss.com and make sure to look at some of insane Youtube videos.  Also, follow him during this upcoming race season.

We also discuss Scott's recent case of stupidity, Burlew takes a pilot quiz, and we learn about men who were killed by a kite.  

After an amusing discussion on the importance of January 15th, we get to speak to Philadelphia's own blues,rap, and folk artist, G Love!  G Love has been making music for over 25 years and is an extremely down to earth guy to talk.  Hear all about his origins as a musician, his time on the road, the creative process, and touring with artists like Jack Johnson.  G Love lives and breathes his music.

Make sure to check him out on instagram @phillyglove and check out his latest music.

Next, we speak to Candian motivational speaker, Randy Taylor about his work, life, and success in inspiring others.  Randy brings an intriguing conversation and an extremely positive attitude.

Check out Randy and his happenings at www.taylormadeleadership.com

We wrap it up with a new explanation of this years, Shenanigans Showdown.

Please leave us a review on iTunes and share the podcast with others.  If you do, Mike Burlew will broadcast his renditions of popular G Love songs.  

Chase a tornado? Check.  Enter a volcano? Check.  Wander around Chernobyl?  Check. Get bit by a deadly disease carrying bat? Float on a raft in sulphuric acid? No problem!  These are just a few of the things that our guest, George Kourounis has accomplished in his life.  George was an amazing man to talk to with endless amounts of insane stories.  Just another day in the world of Verbal Shenanigans.

Make sure to check out George and his work at www.furiousearth.com

Also, please make sure to leave a review on iTunes.  If you do, Michael Burlew will attempt at least one of George's feats....blindfolded.

Happy New Year everybody!  We are back and ready for another year of amazing guests, entertaining banter, and stupid games.  And today, we are back with one of our all time favorite guests, hippo attack survivor, Paul Templer!  (Check out episode 43!)  Paul brings us a great combination of a sense of humor, philanthropic endeavours, incredible stories, and awe inspiring goals.  Once again, a fantastic interview.

Make sure to visit Paul at www.paultempler.com

Later, we talk about the last year of the show, resolutions,  and Mariah Carey. Finally, we wrap it up with a game involving dead celebrities.

Make sure to subscribe, share and review.  If you do, Michael Burlew will attempt to reenact Paul's story at the local aquarium.  

Merry Christmas everybody!  Here, we give you our annual Chirstmas Special and it is just that..special.  

First, Ian Petrella, also known as Randy from "A Christmas Story", comes on to talk about the film, playing Randy, and his career post  "A Christmas Story''.  Later, Steve Intermill, a curator of the "A Christmas Story House and Museum", joins us to talk all about the original house from the film, which is now a fully functional museum outside Cleveland, Ohio.  If you love "A Christmas Story", this episode is a must listen.

Later, we talk all about some insane Chistmas traditions around the world.  

Make sure to follow Ian on twitter @IanPetrella and check out the museum at www.achristmasstoryhouse.com

Have a wonderful holiday.  If you enjoy the cast, please leave a review on iTunes.  If you do, Burlew will attempt to squeeze down your chimney.

Yay! New episode.  Today, we talk about some shows, Burlew's dog pictures, and trips to the Vet.

Later, AJ Mattioli, director of the film, WORDS, joins us to discuss his new film, the election, and his thoughts cisgender white dudes.  Make sure to check out the film and follow him @matitiolipro.

Please keep subscribing and follow the podcast @VScomedy.  Most importantly, leave a review on iTunes.  If you do, Michael Burlew will  come take personal Christmas pictures with your dog.