Verbal Shenanigans

An old friend joins us on the cast today.  Andy Rivera joins us to talk about his pursuits in DJ'ing and the release of his latest single, "Hold My Drink."  Andy is an interesting dude, with a lot of talents.  We also discuss roller skating and his experiences in the world of the paranormal.   Help support Andy and his endeavors by visiting www.djAndyRivera.com  Download the single dammit! We also...

Back again boys!!!  The guys discuss all sorts of things including Scott's encounter with a former world champion boxer, a boxer fighting a bear, and a bear known to many as the "Cocaine Bear." We also have Keith Haubrich, aka Gandhi Jones, a  3x mustache world champ, on the show today.  Listen to his crazy stories competing in various mustache competitions all over the world.  Keith was surely a...

We are back with a great episode. After discussions about police shootings, black lives matter, and the downward spiral of the USA, Lillo Brancato, known for his portrayal of Cologero in "A Bronx Tale", joins us on the cast tonight.  Lillo is a talented actor who has worked with the greats,including his work on a season of "The Sopranos."  We also talk about the unfortunate events in Lillo's life...

We are back.  I promise.  Michael Burlew and I sit down and discuss gun control, the tragedy in Orlando, bi-pedal bears, and OJ Simpson.  We also play a new game where Michael Burlew shows that he is an expert on where common sayings come from.   Please follow us on iTunes and leave us a review.  If you do, Michael Burlew will make his own gun demonstration videos on Youtube.  Follow us on twitter...

Tattoo artist, Aaron Is, joins me to discuss the great fundraising effort he is putting together for the victims of the Orlando shooting. Listen to this small interview and get involved in the efforts! Donate, volunteer, participate.....you can help us make this happen! Unitedprideorlando@gmail.com  To donate or email to join the cause! Monday, June 20th this will span the globe and the proceeds w...

Well... This episode is exactly the reason I love podcasting.  Michael Burlew has always had an obsession with dogs.  Now, he is officially a man pup.  Well, in time anyway.  On this episode, we are joined by a man from Manchester, England, who goes by the name of Kaz.  He is a man pup.  Yes.  Kaz spends much of his life acting as a dog.  This actually turned out to be a fantastic, honest and open...

Life is a funny thing.  Weeks ago, we were laughing about various horrible sports anthems sung by numerous teams.  Somewhere along the line we reached out to the former captain of the 1989 Calgary Flames, Jim Peplinski, about his teams' anthem, "Red Hot".  Oddly enough, Jim was one of the only players not featured in the video. Jim gave us an awesome interview where we discussed his career, the St...

I don't even know how to describe this episode.  Thomas Thwaites, author of The Toaster Project, joins us in one our most ridiculous interviews to date.  Thomas decided to take a holiday from being a human by transforming himself into a goat.  From figuring out how to travel with a heard, to try on prosthetics, to figuring out how a human could digest grass, Thomas went full force into this projec...

This was a very special episode of the podcast.  From Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch, Captain Wild Bill Wichrowski, joins us to talk about his life as a captain, as a television star, and as one badass dude.   Wild Bill could not have been more down to earth and a pleasure to talk to.  Later, we talk about gross penguins, George Zimmerman, and Nazi Killers.   Check out all things Wild Bill at...

We are back an on location with our good friends from Demented Brewing Company.  Demented Brewing is a new brewery located in Middlesex, NJ that makes kick ass beer.  We sit down with owner, Tom Zuber, and coworker Liz Carrasquillo, and talk all things craft beer, brewing and business.  Hear how the brewery went from idea to completion.   Go checkout Demented Brewing or visit them at www.dementedb...

Yay! We're back baby.  Today, on the show, Derrick Schommer, of Common Man Cocktails, joins us to discuss his videos, his followers, his business, and his booze.  Derrick has built up a following making unique videos where he shows people how to make awesome drinks.   Check out Derrick at www.youtube.com/everydaydrinkers or see his great products at www.awesomedrinks.com Later, Paul Schissler, sta...

This was fun!  We record an episode in a super fancy, super special location.  Ok, fine.  It was Convenient Truth's director, Dom Bagnato's apartment. But, we are there to talk to his fiance, Kim Boyko, about her new EP entitled "Somebody Else". Kim is a super talented singer/songwriter.  Listen as Kim plays a few songs for the podcast.  Later, we play an embarrassing version of the Newlywed game....

Hey bitches! Fresh off a trip to New Orleans, Scott is back to discuss the anomaly in his pants, hand grenades, and the craziness of the Gay Easter Parade on Bourbon Street.  As per usual, Burlew finds a new way to weird Scott out by discussing an imaginary street from his mind called Larmey Lane.  Burlew also discusses what he thought was a near death experience. More importantly, Maurice Ashley,...

Time to start on the next 100 episodes.  We are back again with an episode full of the spiritual, the ghostly,the unknown, the spooky, the terrifying, the...Ok. I'll stop. First, Scott and Mike talk some comedy experiences, traveling to NYC, and Scott's nervous bombing laugh.  Then, Burlew's childhood friend, Martha Camejo, joins us to talk all things paganism.  She also discusses what a young Bur...

Good lord! 100 of these here podcasts! And, we are back with a fun one.  First, we class it up by talking about poo stories.  Then, Adrian Hayes, a world traveler, world record holder, and overall amazing guy, joins us to talk about his life of adventure.  We have been trying to arrange a date with Adrian for over a year and in every way, it was worth the wait.  Listen as Adrian talks about climbi...

Episode 99 has arrived.  Today on the show we bring on Harley Spiller, aka Inspector Collector, to talk about his ridiculous collections, including the world's largest Chinese menu collection.  Harley turned out to be a great interview.  We also talk Connor Mcgregor, Burlew almost lighting a garage on fire, the election, play a little Trump or Hitler, and finally wrap it up with a game called Cele...

This episode is a hodge podge  of fun stuff.  First, we talk about podcast "haters", Scott's minister certification, and Vin Diesel selling Hand Sharks.  Then, we welcome Warren Bobrow, mixologist, chef and author of Cannabis Cocktails joins to share his interesting take on his family, life, and career.  Then, from Spike TV's Inkmaster, Tattoo Artist Cleen Rock One joins us while tattooing!  We ta...

Another fun episode of the Verbal Shenanigans podcast has arrived.  First, we discuss the worst sports songs of all time.  Then, Augie Carton, owner of Scott's favorite Jersey brewery, Carton Brewing, joins the cast to discuss all things craft beer, creativity, and business. A great interview for beer lovers.  Later, we talk a whole lot about death.  Finally, we wrap it up and learn dating tips fr...

We are back with brand new episode.  No guests tonight.  Why?  Hear how Scott inadvertently pissed off a shark attack survivor.  We also talk about the Polar Bear Plunge.  Listen closely to audio of Burlew losing his mind.  Then, listen as Michael Burlew tell his ridiculous account of his run in with the 5.0.  Finally, we are back with a fast food edition of "Dirtbag of the Week" and a discussion...

So happy to be back, and the carousel of interesting guests continues this week.  First, Trevor Thomas,a blind hiker, joins us to share his incredible story.  Trevor lost his sight at the age of 35.  Rather than succumb to sorrow, Trevor learned to hike trails all over the world.  Listen to his absolutely amazing, inspirational story.   Then, our favorite LGBT director, AJ Mattioli returns to talk...

It's President's Day everyone!  What better way to celebrate it than listening to the first Verbal Shenanigans President's Day Special?!  Listen as Scott and Mike talk all things politics, elections, sweet presidential rides, and even interview 3 candidates who hope to see the oval office this election season!  Libertarians, Cecil Ince and Barbara Jo Waymire, join us to explain their cause and the...

Back with another highly entertaining podcast for your ears!  Devon Harris, a member of the 1988 Jamaican Bobsled Team, joins us to talk about his amazing life story.  Devon discusses the idea of bobsledding in Jamaica, the Olympic games, Cool Runnings, inspirational speaking, and much more.  Could not ask for a better guest. We also discuss interesting job titles, Freddie Mercury, Miley Cyrus, an...

We are back and happy to bring you a brand new episode!  First, listen as Michael Burlew takes back the lead in the "Shenanigans Showdown" by taking a selfie with a roadkill deer.  However, there is a whole lot more to that story.  Then,UFC fighter, Alex Morono, joins us to talk about mma, his life, and his recent fight in the UFC.  Finally, listen to a great clip of Scott getting heckled by 70 ye...

What's up all you Larpers and Larpees?  Yes. Listen as Verbal Shenanigans attend LAIRE in Lafayette, NJ for some live action role playing.  In the Shenanigans Showdown, Michael Burlew challenged Scott to participate in a LARPing event.  Well, he surely did.  Listen as the guys interact with dark elves, talk to hobbits, hit each other with swords, and pretty much get destroyed on the battlefield.  ...

If you love variety, this is the episode for you.  First we have a fantastic interview with tattoo artist and Ink Master alum, Aaron Is about his art, career, life, and Inkmaster.  Then, Scott talks about seeing the Revenant and his love for bears.  Find out what kind of bear Burlew is most similar to. Finally, good friend of the show, LGBT director, AJ Mattioli,joins the cast to discuss his first...