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Verbal Shenanigans

Verbal Shenanigans

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Verbal Shenanigans is a show that seeks out passionate people. Each week, the guys chat with guests from all walks of life, from artists to athletes, chefs to a hippo attack survivors. Join Scott,and cohost, Mike, for comical banter, funny games, and amazing guests. Life is funny. Laugh at it.
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We return yet again with maybe our best ever Halloween Special. Today, we combine our love of great guests, embarrassing Mike, ridiculous games, and our fans all in one episode. Joining us for an interview is Alan Belardinelli, a founding memember of Smertekirken, or the Church of Pain in Norway. We learn all about the very unique world of body sus…
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For the second time, Raye Hollitt-Olsen, aka Zap from American Gladiators, joins us on the show. We discuss everything from The Muscles and Mayhem documentary, life after Gladiators, and Raye's current endeavors. Check it out! We also talk about Mike losing our bet and his upcoming National Anthem, an odd bubble car, and the entrance of artificial …
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For once, we're the ones bombing. Forget what you see on screen in action films, our guest has lived it in real life. Former FBI agent Barry Black is a retired Master Bomb Technician. Join us as we hear about the life and training he went through, the investigations he did in Oklahoma City and Atlanta Olympics, and find out how accurate movies are …
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He's a lyricist, an actor, a foodie, and a true artist. Lyrics Born returns to the show to discuss his farewell album, Goodbye Sticky Rice. After 16 albums, LB has decided to move on, but he isn't going anywhere soon. His hit cooking show Dinner in Place continues to thrive, his acting continues to evolve, and he will always remain an important nam…
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For the second time, Dean Roland ,of Collective Soul, joins the podcast. Dean and the band have been rocking for over 3 decades. We chat with Dean about the longevity of Collective Soul, the band's new music, what both Woodstocks were like, and their current tour with Hootie and the Blowfish. Dean is a down to earth, interesting guy with plenty to …
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Christmas comes early with the gift of Verbal Shenanigans. Jack Jokinen woke up one morning to find a stray dog named Suzy came into his house for warmth and shelter. The story went viral with the video and story. Now Jack has written a Christmas book based on Suzy called A Stray Dog For Christmas : How Suzy Was Adopted. Listen to his life before a…
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The guys are back together with an old school, no guest, hour of nonsensical banter. Scott talks about his recent vacation, his son's special fecal talent, and what it's like planning dinner with 50 family members who have been doing the same thing for decades. Mike doesn't believe his wife's injury, and also must tell us how beloved Disney charact…
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#StayToxic and stay listening to our show with our guest influencer Ian McAlister. Since he first began creating content in 2020, Ian has seen significant success,gaining over 1.6 million followers on TikTok and 590k on Instagram. We sit down with him and chat about building his Stay Toxic brand with his humorous perspective on relationships and ev…
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We know you got your eye on your summer vacation so join us as we go down to the island paradise of...Antarctica. We chat with Erin Heard, the station manager for the National Science Foundation's McMurdo Station. Erin tells us about every day life during the winter season at the base. Listen on how easy it was to find a job in Antarctica, the proj…
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We are back and joined by Dirk Rogers, a legend in the special effects and make up world. Dirk has done it all in the cinema world, ranging from stunning practical effects, puppeteering, and even playing some super gnarly monsters in various projects, ranging from the Walking Dead, Interview with a Vampire, the Orville, and much, much more. Dirk is…
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What did the five fingers say to the face? Listen to Verbal Shenanigans of course!! We are joined by "Babyface" Anthony Blackburn before he challenges for the welterweight championship on Power Slap 8. We discuss how he got into the sport, the training and rules, the safety, and also his passion for another activity, kendama. Watch Power Slap 8, to…
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Today, we enter the mushing world once again with identical twins, Kristy and Anna Berington. We discuss what it's like to raise dogs, to enter the Iditarod, life as competitive sisters, and more. Make sure to check out the Berington girls and follow all of their unique lives at their website at www.seeingdoubledogsledracing.com Unfortuately for so…
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Down one host this week but still a great guest for you to enjoy. Writer and film critic Chauncey K Robinson joins us this week to talk about her YouTube series Production Tales From Hell covering the back stories of issues behind the scenes in some of your favorite horror movies. We chatted with her on her film history, love of horror, and how som…
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No rain in the forecast, but plenty of thunder. Justin Howard joins us to talk about his stage persona Nordic Thunder, the two time air guitar world champion. We had an amazing conversation with this artist chatting about life off stage, the work on stage, the injuries, and the vibes in Finland during these championship battles. We also talk about …
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Seasoned actor talks with our salty hosts. Eric Allan Kramer has been on our screens for years appearing on Rosanne, Fuller House, Seinfeld, Monk, and countless other shows. Find out how a broken pipe led to him being the first live action Thor, working with greats such as DL Hughley, Dave Chapelle, and Mel Brooks, and what he tells kids about acti…
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We are joined by longtime singer songwriter, Gary Jules. Gary has been in the music business for decades, and is well known for his cover of Tears for Fears' "Mad World", which went on to be one of the biggest singles in the world in 2003. We chat with Gary about everything from his early years in music, the success of "Mad World", how to follow up…
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We are joined by two of our favorite former guests, Howard Berger and Tami Lane, legendary makeup and practical effects artists. Howard and Tami are two of the friendliest, down to earth people, who have accomplished so much in the world of film and television. In this interview, you'll hear stories about cold calling your idol, hand modeling for L…
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In April of 2024, two podcasters went on Zoom to talk to the writer and director of the Blair Witch Project...a couple weeks later the interview went up (and sadly the podcasters did not disappear). Daniel Myrick joins us to speak of making the monumental horror film. We get details of filming in the woods and how they gave direction, when they kne…
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This episode will make your head spin, so grab a comfy piece of cardboard as we BREAK down this episode. Team USA member Vicki Chang, aka "La Vix", gives us some time to chat as she is attempts to qualify for the Olympics in breaking. We talk on what made her want to be a b-girl, what a breaking competition looks like, and even telling her parents …
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For over 30 years, Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman, have been giving audiences peak into just how weird and unique New Jersey can be. Whether its covering a haunted house, a ghost story, folklore, or even just a person with bowling balls in their yard, Mark and Mark have been consistently entertaining their audience with their very successful semi ann…
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Today, we are joined by Randy Edelman, world famous producer, musician, and composer. Randy has a lengthy career with numerous accomplishments including scoring such films as Last of the Mohicans, Ghostbusters 2, Kindergarten Cop, Beethoven, and more. Along with composing, Edelman has produced music for artists like The Carpenters, Barry Manilow, a…
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If you are holding on for the next episode...that's a ten yard penalty, repeat second down. Three time Super Bowl champion for the San Francisco 49ers Randy Cross comes onto the podcast to discuss his time on the field. He talks about how football was not his first love, the bad years of the 49ers and when he knew they were good, retirement, and BB…
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T.S.O.L. has been a staple of the American punk rock scene for nearly 5 decades. Through different iterations of the band, they remain active and energetic. Today, we are joined by Jack Grisham, T.S.O.L.'s frontman. We had a great conversation with Jack about staying creative, surviving years of drug and alcohol abuse, recording a cover album, and …
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Let's get to our next episode...hurry!!! MUSH!!! MUSH!!! This week we sit down with world champion dog sledder/musher Blayne "Buddy" Streeper. We learn about family and teamwork involved in traveling the dog sledding circuit. We learn about what it takes to win some of the biggest races like the Fur Rondy in Anchorage, Alaska. It takes a lot of tim…
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On your mark, get set, gooooo!!!!! These two podcasters will try to entertain and interview at the same time with John Harvey, AKA Harvey from Double Dare. Hear about the extensive schedule of the show and his radio career, reminisce on the days of Nickelodeon, and Harvey leaving the entertainment business. Enjoy or take the physical challenge. Sco…
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If video killed the radio star, our podcast host should be concerned on our next guest. Music video director, Jason Goldwatch, comes onto the show to discuss his lengthy career working some of the biggest names in the business. We discuss being discovered by Spike Jonze, the give and take of working with big stars like Kanye West, Cypress Hill, Pha…
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We are joined by New Jersey native, DRMAGDN. DRMAGN is a cyborg drummer and dj who has accomplished some amazing things through drumming, mixing, and performing. His talent has led him to the Winter Olympics, Lollapalooza, Carnegie Hall, and Royal Albert Hall. His most recent remix features an up and coming band, The Beatles. and their hit song "So…
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In tradition of World Record breakers, we present to you our next guest coming to the stage. We chat with "Mr Showtime" David Scott on the work into breaking the world record for longest comedy set by an individual. We dive into his journey from starting his journey into comedy, the setup and help needed to attempt the record, and his continued lov…
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Our American Gladiators expose' continues as we bring on Jim Kalafat Starr, aka Laser. Jim gave us a fantastic interview where we discussed "Muscles and Mayhem", Jim's football career, reinventing himself after Gladiators, and more. Make sure to check out the Gladiators documentary on Netflix and give Jim a follow. We also play a podcast based triv…
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Fresh off the critically acclaimed documentary, Muscles and Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators, we are joined by Ice herself, Lori Fetrick. Not only do we discuss fat gladiators, Lori gave us a great interview where we dive into all thing Gladiators, life after the show, her thoughts on the documentary, and what Lori is up to thes…
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Merry Christmas everybody! We are back with our most anticipated yearly episode, the 2023 Christmas Spectacular! So, grab some cocoa, light the fire place, and gather around for what might be our most festive episode yet. First, Mike must play a grueling game that takes him through a multiverse of Christmas events. Will he ruin Christmas forever? L…
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World traveler and thrill seeker meets two guys stuck in a basement recording a podcast. Host of Uncharted Adventure and the YouTube channel Fearless and Far comes onto our podcast. He has spent all his life traveling the globe meeting local tribes, living on the land, and challenging himself. Some amazing stories about his Covid travels, angering …
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Sci Fi star, horror star, stunt expert all in one interview this week. Actress Patricia Tallman comes onto the cast this week to chat about her career. We dive into her thoughts on the SAG aftra strike ending, her relationship with George A Romero leading to playing Barbara in the Night of the Living Dead remake, and working on the Star Trek and Ba…
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We are with up and coming country and hip hop artist, Kendall Tucker. Fresh off of his release of "Dragging Me Down" with Jelly Roll, Kendall joins us to discuss he musical upbringing, his upcoming album, and his commitment to music. Kendall is a really genuine guy with a great perspective on trying to enter the industry. Make sure to check out Ken…
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We are back with the Jared Weeks of the successful rock band, Saving Abel. For the past 20 years, Saving Abel have managed to continue to make new music, tour the world, and keep their fans happy. Jared was a great interview as we delved into his long journey into sobriety, the longevity of the band, and his new outlook on his life and the band. Ch…
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It's that time of year. The annual Verbal Shenanigans Halloween episode has dropped! Welcome to the Jaws podcast where we wish our hosts would shut theirs. Film maker David Bigelow joins our podcast to discuss his upcoming documentary Making the Monster, telling the stories from Martha’s Vineyard during the production of Jaws. Find out how a day do…
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After checking in that IPA on Untappd, go over to iTunes and leave us a review, would ya? Today, we are joined by Greg Avola. Greg is a entrepreneur who is responsible for creating the biggest app in the world of craft beer, Untappd. Greg is a really unique and interesting guy, who has had his hands in so many profitable, game changing apps. Stay t…
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There will be a quiz at the end of the show, so take notes…ok there is no quiz but believe me you wanna take good notes. Stephanee Beggs shows us that. She started documenting her studying process on social media, which led to her starting her Etsy business RNExplained selling her note sheets to students, and that led her making the Forbes 30 Under…
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Today, we are joined by our friends from the south, comedians Trae Crowder and Corey Ryan Forrester. You may recognize Trae from his viral videos on "The Liberal Network" and Corey Ryan Forrester from his standup comedy and his alter ego, the "Buttercream Dream." The comedy duo joins in suport of their new book, “Round Here and Over Yonder: A Front…
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Today, we are joined by country singer and songwriter, Reyna Roberts. Reyna is a very creative, unique, and talented person. We talk all things music, her MNF appearances, what it's like to be an African American woman in the country music scene, and the recording of her new album, Bad Girl Bible, Vol 1. Make sure to check out Reyna and her great n…
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With the NASCAR series starting the playoffs this weekend, we turn to the hot bed of racing….where Burlew lives!?!?! Mason Massey is an up in comer racing in the Xfinity and Truck series from Douglasville, GA. We talk with him on his racing roots, the hustle of finding rides and sponsorship, and the Georgia racing heritage. We also talk alot about …
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Dragon force has been lighting up stages around the world for years. Today, we are joined by frontman, Marc Hudson. We discuss all things Dragonforce, joining the band, Marc’s humble beginnings, and what it was like to record his debut solo album, Starbound Stories. Marc was a great guest, with an awesome story to share. Have a listen! We also talk…
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Blood, monsters, aliens, extra appendages… These are all things we generally talk about on the show. However, this weeks guest encompasses all of those. The front man of the legendary hard rock band, GWAR, Blothar the Berserker joins us this week on the show! We talk all things from music, to the legacy of GWAR, to what it’s like living with four p…
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For the past 30 years, Sevendust has been making new music, building their loyal audience, and touring constantly. Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming their well known frontman , Lajon Witherspoon, to the show. With the release of their 14th studio album, “Truthkiller”, Lajon joins us to talk all things Sevendust, including the secret to their…
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We’re heading back to our second home as Verbal Shenanigans returns to Georgetown, Colorado. Steve Skalski is the founder of Guanella Pass Brewery and was not only gracious enough to give us time, but also send us some of their Bernese Mountain Brown Ale, made in honor of Mayor Parker the Snow Dog. Hear the story of how Steve met mayor Parker, lear…
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If you watched Bones or CSI, you may have heard the term “Body Farm”…tonight we are farming. To be technical the proper term is Decomposition Facility as our guest Rebecca L George, PhD explained to us. She is the Assistant Director of Forensic Anthropology Facilities and Instructor of Anthropology for the facility at Western Carolina University. W…
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The third time is a charm this week on Verbal Shenanigans. We are joined for the third time by one of our favorite returning guests, Jonathan Antoine. Joanthan is of course, an amazing and talented opera singer, but he is an even better person. We discuss Jonathan's current endeavors, his loyal fans, his new creative outlet, his fitness journey, an…
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Before their first album’s release party, Crashing Wayward comes to Verbal Shenanigans. Lead singer Peter Summit talks to us about the forming of the band right as Covid hits, the eclectic sound of the rock band, and the love of making music. The band is also thrilled to announce a special immersive record release show at The Industrial Sound in La…
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Today, we are joined by one of the hottest comedic acts in the country, Morgan Jay. Morgan has been blowing up on TikTok and Instagram, has been seen on MTV's Wild'n' Out, NBC, and Comedy Central. We discussed all things comedy from bombing, to developing an act, to figuring out how to market yourself. Morgan's new special, appropriately titled "Fu…
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Clean lines, bold color, amazing composition, and badass tattooing. Our guest tonight is a master of all above. Whether you've seen him on the Inkmaster finale, or you've had the pleasure of getting work done by him at his shop, Folklore Trading Co in Dallas, Texas, Tiffer Wright is as genuine as they come. We discuss just about everything with Tif…
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