Stand Up Scuttlebutt

MA Rep. Shawn Dooley has heard it all on social media. Now he's handing out tips on having compassion for the trolls. Wait, what? Yeah, he actually thinks civil discourse can be regained in these volatile times. This should be good.

What do Kid Rock, Nathan Hale, and Tom Selleck all have in common? Absolutely nothing. But we compare them anyway.

If skeleton is a fringe sport then two-man luge is a cringe sport! Hey pal, get your own sled, you look ridiculous! Also, China censors foreign media? Give them a gold medal for meeting expectations! Let's go U-S-A!

Another blizzard? For some this means sledding, building forts, and maybe a day off from school. For others, it's time to get your affairs in order because we're all going to die! Panic at the grocery store, flipped-up windshield wipers, and silly meteorologist jargon - it's all a sham!

Millions of Americans are quitting the workplace and most are doing it wrong! Management expert, Brett Poirier gives sound advice to the jaded worker. You'll learn about professionalism, etiquette, and the rejuvenating effects of... sunless tanning?

If you are engaged or even thinking about marriage you will surely benefit from Mike's hot takes on Big Day prep. With only a month before the wedding, he breaks down everything you need to know about vendors, groomsmen, and being smart with your reception dinner seat selection process.

Hot takes on sledding. Bob Saget gave us a promo and we remember him fondly. New Year's resolutions. Guest Jeff Buell from Adventure Base Camps talks about the virtues of yoga and mountain biking in Moab.

Two college guys working at Starbucks, Bash Armani and Shea Wise, come back to the basement for further examination. The world is on fire but their generation seem so friggin' optimistic! We throw all the stereotypes at Gen Z and see which ones stick. How short is their attention span? Why are they always so busy? Do they really spontaneously combust if they can't access wifi? Also, Betty White pa...

If you clicked this episode looking for something positive you should keep scrolling. You should also get your eyes examined because it says "2021" in the title! This week we look down our noses at the simple minded plebes who amuse themselves on TikTok. It's getting real bad, like, Color Me Badd, bad. Also, Daryl Strawberry* and Mario Lemieux* in studio! *Rookie card

Former novice-level figure skater, Holly Rand presents her argument that figure skating is a sport? Another Covid breakdown. Wardrobe issues at work. Trippy holiday cookie swaps and cat trivia!

A newspaper article makes fun of the Girl Scouts and people on social media are losing their minds! The Christmas card tradition is officially ruined. Bad Christmas tree ornaments are the best! Also, purging Amazon isn't hard, we'll show you how.

Class is in session as Dr. Lauren Beitelspacher from Babson College breaks down the evil ways of Amazon (seriously, they'll ruin the world if we let them). Also, we help you get into the holiday spirit talking Christmas lights and breaking down the most perfect movie of all time, It's a Wonderful Life.

Monster stereo towers of the 80s, unreliable technology everywhere, supermarket shopping hack, Scuttlebutt Sky Chopper traffic report, wicked awesome new bit ideas, and another infomercial critique.

Wait! Give us 30 minutes before you kill someone who gets between you and that sweet doorbuster deal! We keep it chill while the world around us burns. Guest Liz Daly returns with some tips to reduce holiday stress. We also have fun with a new game called "5 Things".

Mike updates us on his wedding. Kathe reflects on hers. Rick doesn't care about wedding talk. Plus hot takes on hobbies, stress relievers and other ways to defeat your social media addiction. Also, mediocre motivational speaking.

Delayed prize giveaways from our live show (listen for details!). Hot takes on the issues that matter: giving over-directions, giving the wrong directions, rude landscapers, loud landscaping equipment. Nothing is spared!

Grievances, grievances, and more grievances! From affordable housing to the school board, from cement trucks to NIMBY, nothing is left unturned as listeners stuff the Grievance Box with their beef. Guests: Jim James (stand-up comedy) and Rolando Perez (ninja tricks).

We're talking about parent information night, the morning commute, and yoga pants. Also, the guillotine, Dixie Mafia, and necrophilia!

This week's drivel covers Yeti coolers, playlists, a clown on stilts in the alley with a sledgehammer, and some weird towns in the U.S.

Another fall fruit to pick! The Boston Marathon in Fall. Runaway zebras. Facercize and a passing reference to Kissing Booth 3.

"It's time to coordinate outfits and go apple picking with lots of pictures!" Does this sound like you? If it does, we need to talk. Also, do you have a favorite apple? There's so many varieties now it's hard to pick just one but we help you figure it out.

"Missed Connections" posts on Craigslist can be hit-or-miss but we found some gems and we read them to you with panache. Otherwise, the rest of the show digs into observational stuff like, staring up at the sky, all forms of entertainment "on ice", and other whimsical topics.

How do you feel about going back to school? Let's talk about it! Plus, super-long school emails, the last summer book club meeting, and more continuing ed commentary.

Small towns, small problems. Like, animals living in your cabinets or dying in your driveway. Whah? It's complicated but we break it down for our Scuttlebuds. Also, what do tattoos, ice cream sandwiches, and hurricanes all have in common? Absolutely nothing! But our tangents cover all that stuff and even more! Enjoy.

Barf bags and Kathe's performance at Nick's Comedy Stop (the two are not related). Wanna be a florist? How 'bout a writer? Perhaps an expert in hurricanes? These are just some fantastical adult ed. courses being offered right now! Also, snarky T-shirts, why? And, quarantine dogs need more boundaries. Fin.