Debut Buddies

We may be a Shan down this week, but we're still bringing the heat (like a freshly concocted bowl of oatmeal or something). This week, Monica Morris and Lynn Teasley are our special guests for an episode about Breakfast. We'll discuss Franken Berry Stool, Breakfast at Tiffany's (and whether having a loose shared admiration of a film is enough to save a relationship), John Harvey Kellogg's Battle C...

Micah White makes his three-peat appearance on the show and you know what that means: more karaoke! Sing along with us to portions of songs that you might know or might not know and then definitely support their original artists financially! This week the theme is Storms so we're talking about Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, the Great Galveston Storm, Ororo Munroe, and more. They'll Recast the...

Colorado sports journalism stalwart, ESPN Around the Horn panelist, and Shannon's dad, Woody Paige is our special guest this week. Our list of topics all pertains to Pages / Paiges in their honor, and we also go deep talking about UFC, WWE, Walt Weiss's Castle Rock House, Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan's real estate interests, Winky Dink & You, Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood, and superpowers! So,...

Ian's dog Ollie leads an all-star panel for an episode about MAD MEN. Shannon, returning guest Ian Silverii, and new guest Kristen Winkler get to talk about David Berkowitz, Madison Avenue, and mercury poisoning. Plus, they play FMK, Scootin' with Putin, Hot Takes and more... We might even introduce a new game called "Guess the Pete!" Ollie chimes in a fair bit, with a few barks and some...

This week isn't all minigames, but it feels like it is! Nate and Shannon are joined by Alyssa B (Geeks Who Drink, Curer of Cancer) for an episode about ANIMALS. We talk about Zoolatry, Animal Farm, Koko's Kittens, Squirrel Girl, and Lonesome George. Plus, we play Recast, Thunderdome, FMK and Band Name! Will Alyssa fuck a buff kangaroo? Will Shannon choose a muppet over a shapeshifter in a battle t...

It's a new episode of A VAGUE IDEA! Ha! Gotcha! It's not! It's an old episode... No wait! It IS a new episode! Got you again! (So mischievous!) This week Mark Tebben (J. Mark) plays the game against Shannon and... JOHN (he's back-ish)! J. Mark also performs three original songs that will remove your socks if you were wearing them, and might possibly deglove your feet if you're barefoot... We talk...

Seth Harris, one hand of the Two Hander episode, returns for an episode all about MIRACLES! Take a dip in the Pool of Siloam! Try for the elusive Still Shadow! Or give us a HOT HOT TAKE on Snake Oil... or Capitalism. We play WHAT'S YOUR MIRACLE? and THUNDERDOME too! Plus, the Miracle on Ice. And Shannon tells us how to properly reheat a pizza! Watch out for the royal touch! And get your Scottish M...

Lock the doors! Close the blinds! Run upstairs for some reason! This week Shannon battles special guest Chris Deaton for a show all about Horror. There are Slendermen and hot poops, Shuntings, and babies making babies making clowns! We talk about Horrorcore, Pinhead, and the Universal Dark Universe. Plus: Recast - Apocalypse Now edition! Oh, and we discover that it's probably time to pick out invi...

Dr. Melati Stevens, and Rev. Dr. Billy Ferguson return to the podcast for an episode all about Dreams! We play "What's That Mean?" and 800-Number, and talk about R.E.M., False awakenings, Oneiromancy, Lucid Dreaming, and maybe peeing on stuff... Plus Fleetwood Mac, Keanu Reeves, and Blade Runner! Do you think that Rapid Bowel Movement is a good band name? Don't answer yet. Let's just sta...

Mental health advocate, entertainer, published writer and mom, Kat Atwell comes to the show to battle Shannon on the theme of Euro Stuff. We talk about Frenching, Irish Goodbyes, Belgian Dips, and Double Dutch. Plus, some stories from Shannon's trip to Iceland, and Kat's pillow-mouthed former paramour... We also play Scootin' With Putin, Fuck Marry Kill, and Recast! Color you hair with Grecian For...

Returning guest Courtney "Claw" Law joins us for an episode about Claws. We discover the righteous origin of Courtney's nickname, and cover topics like the Emoluments Clause, Dr. Claw, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Cat Scratch Fever. Plus, Tim Allen's Cocaine! And a very special Fuck Marry Kill! Is Courtney being incepted by her cat each night as she sleeps? Will Shan Jr.'s new nickname stick? D...

Returning guest Brian Dickson, and his brother John Dickson (teacher, tincture collector) match wits with Shannon on a show about Brothers. We discuss which Wilson brother is chill, talk about the Wrights, Romulus and Remus, Cain and Abel. Plus, a Marx Bros. orgy? And is Michael Jordan sticking his tongue out because he's thinking about licking an apple? We know that it's hard to be thirsty when y...

Get your Brian May Wookie Mask, put on some Prince, and fill up your waterbed... It's about to get CREAMY. This week, Andrea King returns with new guest Betty Bermudez to battle Shannon on a list of ROYAL topics. We're talking King Ralph (1991), Princess Peach, King Ghidorah, Bo Jackson, Pet Sematery and more! Plus, Pomme ou pomme de terre, Recast, Fuck Marry Kill, and a new game: Scootin' with Pu...

Dave DeNovellis returns to battle Shannon on an episode about SUMMERTIME! Dave even emits a delighted squeal when we talk about Don Henley's The Boys of Summer. Other topics include Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn, the Estival Solstice, the Summer of Love, Jack Lalanne, the Blake Street Bombers, and Beach Blanket Bingo. Plus, Fuck Marry Kill and Zodiac Attack. We also pitch Netflix, Amy Adams (...

Gather your harem of Tamagotchi, pump up your Reeboks, and take a deep breath... You're about to sing a duet with your dear, departed dad! This week Shannon is taking on Jenny Leazer-Ragolia (owner of i {heart} skin) to see if they have a vague idea about topics from the '90s! We Recast Speed (1994), talk about the U.S. Invasion of Haiti, the Oklahoma City Bombing, Dolly the Sheep and more! We mig...

Shannon's ill, but have no fear, for Rachel Trignano and Kate Binversie are here! And we're talking about Love! Topics include: Mike and Kevin Love, Tennis Scoring, H.P. Lovecraft, Eros, and Love Canal. Plus we play Fuck Marry Kill, and have a thoughtful conversation on Sexism. And if that's not enough for you, Kate gives us her Dinner Sharing / Sampling Rules so nobody loses a finger, or steals s...

Shannon brings her dear friends Alisha Martin and Andrea Hinojosa to the podcast for an episode that focuses on THE LADIES. Whether she be Lady of the Lake, Lady Bird Johnson, a lady-in-waiting, or one of the Ladies of Llangollen, we're talking about her! Plus, 5Ws with Blanche DuBois, a Lady and Tramp Recast, and something new: Second Chances. By the end of the episode, one thing's for certain: W...

Shannon and Nate are joined by special guest Colin Harrington (web developer, skateboarder, cougher of cherries) for a show all about PIRATES! Arrrr you ready? Topics include: Long John Silver's, Napster, Silk Road (website), Pyrates (1991 film) and Roberto Clemente. We play 5Ws: Blackbeard, Pomme ou pomme de terre, and a new game called Recast. Put some Pine Sol on your peg leg cuz it's time to w...

It's your move! Joe Hinson returns to face Shannon on a show about GAMES! We introduce a new game called 5Ws in which Nate does a questionable Mario impression, and the topics list includes Shell Games, Gamer (2009 film), The Who's Tommy, Ludomania, and more. Plus, Goofus and Gallant pops up! Oh, and Shannon was on a game show and won money!? Joe wants you to listen to the Manic Street Preachers....

Ian Silverii (Progress Now Colorado, politics) faces off against Shannon on an episode about Rockets (because Nate's dog Rocket just turned 2!). Topics include Rocket Raccoon, SpaceX, Saturn V, Space Force, and more! Plus we've got Fuck Marry Kill and Pomme ou pomme de terre! Also: Was Shannon in the Rockettes? And does Ian get his very own point scoring sound? The answers and more are IN THE EPIS...

Two men, and a bottle of Laphroaig, enter. Two men, and less than half that bottle, leave. With Shannon and John away, Nate welcomes guest Seth Harris (actor, luminary) to discuss topics from London and France including Jack the Ripper, Gertrude Ederle, the Eiffel Tower, 221B Baker Street, and more. As the bottle of Laphroaig pours, so too do some side conversations, stories, and outright madnesse...

May the Fourth was just with us! Jeff Wolf is back, plus new guests Jeremy Mast (hair model, 4x black belt) and Lindsay Morehouse (scientist, cat-lover) take on Shannon over a selection of NERD STUFF. We discuss The Rise of Skywalker, The First Ever Black Hole Photo, Avengers Endgame, Game of Thrones, Magic: The Gathering, Avogadro's Number and more. We even threw in a round of Fuck, Marry, Kill!...

Micah White returns to battle Shannon on a list of topics pertaining to the merry old month of May. We're talking about May Day, Mayday mayday mayday, Theresa May, Mayberry, and more. There's singing. There's whistling. There's contemplations on bad parenting. Nate even sticks his foot in his mouth a couple of times! No matter what, there ain't no good reason for getting all depressed... Unless yo...

Semi-local delight and semi-delightful local comedian Ryan Nowell delves into secret societies with Shannon on an episode all about conspiracies! We're talking about Lizard People. We're talking about the Grassy Knoll. We're talking about Freemasons. We're talking about Paul is Dead! Oh boy it's a fun one. Plus, we mention Hitchcock and other stuff that is entirely entertaining if you're into that...

Joe Hinson (full-time ops, part-time lawyer, dabbler in music and writing), Emily Fata (Diagon Ventures founder, consultant, writer) and Shannon roll a perfect, hard-hitting episode this week. The 420-friendly topics include: Cannabis Tampons, stoner movies, Harry Potter, Weed (2005 - 2012), CBD, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and more. Plus: Dick picks? Huh. If you like A Vague Idea, please rate and revi...