Verbal Shenanigans

It’s that time of year again for the Verbal Shenanigans  2020 Holiday Spectacular!! And today we are joined by a Christmas icon. You may know him as Flick from a Christmas story, the one and only Scott Schwartz joins us on the show to talk about his long career, movies, child acting, adult movies, and what it is like to have your tongue stuck to a pole. We also discussed some of the strangest Chri...

Getting in the holiday spirit?  If not, this episode might help.  Fresh of his release of "One Wish For Christmas" , we are joined by the former lead of singer of Kajagoogoo and singer of "The Never Ending Story", Limahl.  We discussed Limahl's early career, The Never Ending Story, his career's ups and downs, and his plans for the future.  Check it out!   We also bring on two of our old pals, auth...

We've had some really great voice actors on the show over the years, and today we add another one to the list.  We are joined by Tony Daniels.  Tony has a a resume that is extremely diverse and has endless stories to tell.  You might know Tony's voice as Gambit from Xmen, Sailor Moon, and even Tony the Tiger.  Tony is immensely talented and it comes through in this interview.  Check it out!    We...

Today's episode is a special one.  We are joined by Stephen Perkins, world renowned drummer of Jane's Addiction, Porno For Pyros, and much much more.  Stephen was a such a nice, interesting, and open guy, with tons of great stories and musical insights to share.  Stephen is still as involved in music as ever, and has so many great bands to check out.  Along with Jane's Addiction, make sure to chec...

Today, we are joined by a bass legend, a man who has played with the elites of music, and someone who just simply gets it, Tony Franklin.  Tony, aka The Fretless Monster, has played with the like of the Firm, Roy Harper, David Gilmour, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.  Tony was hilarious, unique, and full of some amazing insights on music.  What a great chat!   We also talk about Covid hitting close to S...

Today, we are joined by former Incubus bassist, Dirk Lance, and his new bandmates, Emily Rath and Kyle Mortensen, making up East of June.  East of June provided a fantastic interview, that was hilarious, interesting, and full of musical insight.  If your a fan of Dirk's work, you will love his new sound with these 2 talented musicians.  Go check out their latest music on Spotify today!   We also l...

Well, it's not every day you interview a member of band like Pink Floyd. But today, is that day.  Scott Page is known for his saxophone and rhythm guitar with Pink Floyd, Supertramp, and Toto.  Scott was such a unique, energetic, and brilliant guest.  We discussed his early music career, his introduction to Pink Floyd, opportunities in the modern music business, being named in LA's 100 coolest peo...

It's just another week on Verbal Shenanigans.  So, today we simply interview former leader of the Hell's Angels, George Christie. F George discusses his entry into the club, how and why he left, carrying the Olympic torch, solitary confinement, writing books, and pretty much everything inbetween.  George was an extremely interesting and funny guest.  Make sure to look out for George's new shows, n...

Happy Halloween!  We are back with this year's edition of the Halloween Spectacular.  This year, we interview Russ Kckamey, the owner and creator of what is considered by many, America's scariest and most extreme haunted house experiences, McKamey Manor.  These events involve a long selection process, hours of extreme horror, with what seems like no limits.  Mckamey Manor is known throughout the w...

The inventor of the pain index finds out if he can tolerate 30 minutes with Scott and Mike. Nobel Prize winner Justin O Schmidt comes to our show this week as we discuss his entomology career and the thought process of creating the Schmidt Pain Index for insect stings. We discuss his research into insects, stories of going through the pain, the media on murder hornets, and his thoughts on people m...

Today, we are joined by Blake Bedsaul, frontman of Iowa's atl metal group, Saul.  We discussed everything from the origins of the band, growing up in Iowa, playing in a band with his brother, losing a brother, and working with David Draiman..  Go check out Saul's great new song and video, "King of Misery" and make sure to grab their new album, "Rise As Equals" on October 23rd.   We also talk about...

We are back with a great one.  Finally, another fellow ginger bearded man on the show.  Today, we are joined by Mac Brandt.  You may have seen Mac in various shows like Prison Break, CSI, Arrested Development, and in his hilarious role in Kingdom.  Mac is hilarious, honest, and full of great stories. Go check him out on Netflix's latest hit, Kingdom, today.     We also talk about baby fears, Mike'...

Shenanigans....the Verbal Frontier These are the voyages of two middle aged men It’s mission : To explore strange new conversations To seek out new celebrities and interviews To boldly attempt to call itself a comedy show Coming to our podcast bridge is Tim Russ. Tim talks about his journey in the Star Trek universe. From taking guest roles in Next Generation and Deep Space Nine and leading toward...

Back again with another installment of Verbal Shenanigans.  With one of our favorite interviews to date, we sit down with another crucial member of the show Kingdom,  Joanna Going.  Joanna, who plays Kristina, is an amazingly talented actress who is also extremely down to earth, sweet, and funny.  Along with her outstanding performance on Kingdom, you can see Joanna kill it on House of Cards, Mad...

We are back with another classic episode.  Today, we are joined by Joe "Daddy"Stevenson.  Joe Stevenson is a retired American mixed martial artist who has nearly 50 fights under his belt.  Joe, a winner of the UFC's ultimate fighter, has a lifetime of experience in mma.  We talk everything from Joe's early years, his UFC fights, his transition to coaching, and his unique opportunity on Netflix's n...

Today we chat veteran actress and entertainer Suze Lanier-Bramlett. Suze gives us the back story on her storied career from catching the eye of Henry Winkler, to not listening to her agent so she could work with Wes Craven in the Hills Have Eyes, to her thoughts of not being cast as Chrissy Snow in Three’s Company. Suze also goes into detail with her musical career with her husband, as well as her...

We have a fun one for you today!  We are joined Los Angeles rock group, Sons of Silver.  Sons of Silver are comprised of some amazing musicians, including Candlebox bassist, Adam Kury, Skillet guitarist, Kevin Haaland, and even former Pearl Jam drummer, Dave Krusen.  Combined with keyboardist Brina Kabler and frontman Peter Argyropoulos, Sons of Silver bring a refreshing sound to the world of musi...

Today, we are joined by former NFL wide receiver, JJ Birden.  Undersized and undervalued, JJ went on to have a very successful football career with several NFL teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons..  JJ is now a very well respected and successful motivational speaker.  Check him out!   We also talk about the new Batman trailer, who we'd have a road trip with, and talk about...

Today, we are joined by Josh and Chico of the Black Moods. The Black Moods are a rock band from Tempe, Arizona.   They bring a great unique rock sound that appeals to a vast audience.  Their new single, "Sunshine" is out now for all to enjoy.  Chico and Josh were really down to earth, funny, and passionate about music.  Check em out today! We also talk about modern comedy, annoying audience member...

I loved this episode.  If you haven't seen Kingdom, which is now on Netflix, you need to take the day off of work, brew a pot of coffee, and start binging it.  Today, we are joined by the creator of the show, Byron Balasco.  Byron was a really great guest.  We discussed the creation of the show, his writing career, the show's casting, and maybe most importantly, the possibility of the show's futur...

Two for the price of 1 tonight on Verbal Shenanigans as we get to know two up and coming artists this week.    Bill Foster went from teaching and being a superintendent, to an actor, writer, and now producing movies based on his Westerns. Bill tells us how he went from retirement to working on shows like Fear the Walking Dead and working with the Coen Brothers. We chat about his books Showdown at...

Oh yeahhhh!  You've heard the Kool Aid Man shout this since you were a child, but today you can hear it shouted on the podcast by the man himself, Frank Simms.  Frank was a really amazing guest with some hilariously entertaining stories.  We chat about everything from being the voice of the Kool Aid Man, to singing with the like of David Bowie and Madonna, to being a voice on Grand Theft Auto.  Fr...

Oh baby, do we have a sweet on for you today.  The NHL is back, and with that,we bring in the man who is in charge of sports' greatest trophy, The Stanley Cup.  We chat with Phil Pritchard, the man who is in charge of the safety, the travel, and the traditions of Lord Stanley.  Phil is also the curator for the Hockey Hall of Fame.  Phil share some amazing stories about his travels with the cup, wh...

For the life of me I can not remember What makes us think we were wise and we never compromised Words we say listening to older episodes, but it fits for tonight’s guest. Verve Pipe lead singer Brian Vander Ark comes onto the show to talk about the rise of the band and their hit song “The Freshmen”, what went wrong with their second album, his acting career that involved Mark Wahlberg lip synching...

Our guest has made multiple albums, wrote a book, an inspirational speaker, and a gamer.....but yeah we asked him about that song. From an American Idol audition to the spotlight, William Hung has had a heck of life. William tells us the timeline of his audition to overnight fame. We discuss the work he put into his albums, getting to perform with Ricky Martin, when he figured it was time to walk...