Verbal Shenanigans

After a few weeks away from each other, the guys are back with a killer episode with two amazing guests.     First, member of the transhumanist party and gubernatorial candiate of California, Zoltan Istvan once again joins us discuss science, politics, the current political climate,  and traveling around in casket shaped bus.  Zoltan was one of our favorite guests over the years and after this epi...

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. Make sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review.  If you do, Kiera will permanently replace Michael Burlew. 

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, an...

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...

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.teamc...

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....

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 Shenanigan...

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 fanta...

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...

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 iTun...

We are back with a straight up, fun, and goofy episode.  We talk politics, Michael Burlew's doggy Christmas photos, and my very unique fear.  Please have a listen and continue to support the podcast.   Follow us on instagram @Verbalshenanigans and leave us a review on iTunes.  If you do, Michael burlew will send you a signed Christmas picture.

We are back with a powerful, informative episode of the podcast.  This is a long episode.  However, our guest, Tom Verni, delivers several powerful messages and delivers intriguing insight into so many important issues facing the numerous communities including the police, the LGBT community, and public.  Tom, a member of the NYPD for 22 years, is also a gay man.  Hearing Tom's perspective on so ma...

Back again with a superb episode.  We talk about the Cubs, the election, and Burlew's expertise of Bulgarian football.  Yes..Anyways, comedian, writer, and actor, Sean Lynch joins us on the cast.  Sean is a hilarious, down to earth, intelligent  guy.  You can also see Sean this season on a small show called..THE WALKING DEAD!     Make sure to check out Sean on instagram @ geezerlynch and make sure...

We are very excited to bring you another episode of the show, and it's a good one.  Think of a great comic.  Louie CK, Don Rickels, Joan Rivers, Scott Brennan.  Eddie Brill has worked with them all.  Eddie has been in the comedy industry for decades.  From doing standup, to running a club,to working on David Letterman, Eddie has done it all.  Eddie was funny, smart, and showed an obvious passion f...

Today's episode is all about my good friend and cohost, Michael Burlew.  Listen as we play a roast/game all about Mike for his 40th birthday called "Win, Bur-lose, or Draw."  Picture half roast, half game show.  Comedians Joe Fernandes, Rich McDonald, Doug Max, and John Trumbull make up that panel that helps rips Mike apart.  It was a fantastic night only made possible by our good friends and love...

It's that time of year.  The time for candy, pumpkins and creepy mass murderers like Mike Burlew.  We had a blast recording this.  We talk all things Halloween, dead bodies, and costumes.  Michael Burlew has never carved a pumpkin.  Michael Burlew once wore a toothbrush costume. Mike Burlew has frequent dreams with Freddie.  Hear it all on this episode! Later, Larry Zerner, aka Shelly from Friday...

Back from a two week hiatus, we bring you another exhilarating episode of the podcast.  Mark Riccadonna, comedian, writer, and all around awesome guy, joins us to talk about the election, Red Eye, and the life of a father and comedian.  Mark is hilarious. Period.   Make sure to check out his work on Weekend Update and see his comedy dates at www.markriccadonna.com Follow him @markriccadonna on twi...

I can't tell you how pleased I am with this episode.  Riley Breckenridge, drummer of my favorite band, Thrice, joins us to talk all things Thrice, touring, family, baseball, and more.  Riley could not have been more down to earth and open.  Riley certainly made a lifelong Thrice fan a happy guy. Make sure to check out Thrice's new album, To Be Everywhere is to Be Nowhere, and follow them on Facebo...

Well, well, well. This is the type of episode that makes this show eclectic and so much fun to do every week.  First, Rain Dove, an androgynous model whose been making massive headlines, joins us on the cast.  Sitting in with Rain, is Corey Wade from America's Next Top Model.  We had an awesome, open, and genuine conversation about gender, sexuality, expectations of models, and breaking stereotype...

We are back out on location.  This time, we are at KiltFest in New Jersey.  KiltFest is a festival that celebrates Irish and Scottish culture, great food, music and beer, and of course..kilts.  We had a blast talking to all sorts of interesting people. The best part of it all is seeing how passionate people are about their craft and art. We talk to people from Hope House Human Co #1, the Gael Scoi...

If you enjoyed Comedy Central's Roast Battle, you must enjoy the insanely funny members of the Wave. If you have no idea who they are, please do yourself a favor and google them.  Jeremiah Watkins, one of the Wave's members, joins us to discuss its origins, Roast Battles, and comedy.  This was a highly entertaining interview.   Follow Jeremiah on Twitter @jeremiahstandup and say hi! Later, our goo...

Scott's back from vacation and ready to rock.  We talk about the Olympics, Mike's girlfriend moving in and leaving him a surprise, and Bear News! Also, Mike Edison, former publisher of High Times, writer, musician, and all around intelligent, funny man joins us.  Mike talks to us about everything from his writing career, writing porn scripts, being a disappointment to his father, and the absurdity...

Back again, with another fantastic brewery!  In fact, it is my absolute favorite brewery to visit.  Nestled right in the scenic village of Lake George, it's the Adirondack Brewery.  I sit with John Carr, owner of the brewery, and talk all things craft beer, production, the Adirondacks, and Moose Whiz.  This was such a fun episode.  Listen to the whole episode to find out about Chicken Shit Bingo a...

Join us as we talk to the owner of Man Skirt Brewery, Joe Fisher.  Man Skirt Brewing is located in Hackettstown, NJ.  We discuss all things beer, business, and skirts with Joe .  Another very fun episode with a very passionate person.  Have a listen! Check out all things Man Skirt at www.manskirtbrewing.com Please follow us on twitter @VScomedy and leave us a review on iTunes.  If you do, Mike Bur...

Back again, with super interesting and talented guests.  First, from SyFy's hit series, Z Nation, Keith Allan joins us to discuss his career, America's zombie fascination, and answers fan questions.  Keith was hysterical, smart, and very fun to talk to.   Check out Keith on twitter and instagram @keithallanduh Later, fellow comedian, Glen Tickle, joins us to discuss his album release.  Please supp...