ExcessiveBanter the podcast

Send us Fan Mail ExcessiveBanter is New England’s unofficial therapy session — where we laugh, rant, and drink Dunkin’ while yelling at refs. From Boston to Bangor and the Cape to Providence, we’re talkin’ food, politics, sports, accents, and all the wicked pissah weirdness that makes New England what it is. 

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of our Don Bosco Trade High School series on ExcessiveBanter, we dig into the “why” behind the rebirth of this legendary vocational institution. Hosted by Paul 'Benny' MacLellan — Don Bosco Tech-Boston alum and DBT High Board Member — highlights the urgent demand for skilled workers, with recent studies showing that more than 70% of U.S. contractors report diff...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of ExcessiveBanter , we introduce the rebirth of a legendary name in vocational education — the Don Bosco Trade High School , now returning to the South Shore of Boston as a private, coeducational Catholic trade school . Host Paul MacLellan , a proud Don Bosco Tech Boston alum and Board Member, shares how this reimagined institution will offer young men a...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of ExcessiveBanter Gary & I talk to long time friend and Jimmy Fund Clinic at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute Play Lady...Lisa Scherber. For over 30 years Lisa has been delivering smiles, hugs and support to children and their families at the Boston Jimmy Fund Clinic.  With what started as a volunteering opportunity soon turned into a career changing journey that...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we speak to Kijana Rose who is the heart and soul of I&I Rose Garden. Everything about her lived experience has shaped her vision for 22 Birch, Rosindale MA - and the innovative future of seed-to-sale ecosystem expansion in the cannabis markets. She brings a health and wellness emphasis to everything she does, integrating and emphasizing education and empowered co...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of ExcessiveBanter is a heartfelt, long overdue conversation with a true Irish Gentleman, Author, Don Mullan.   On this the 50th Anniversary, Do was an eye witness to the January 30th, 1972 British massacre in the town of Derry (Northern Ireland).  Over the many years following a poorly executed inquiry, no accountability or recognition of guilt was given or acknowled...

Send us Fan Mail This episode Gary and I regroup and highlight the discussions surrounding our recent interview with Irish Author, Don Mullan and his Bloody Sunday book on the Derry, Northern Ireland January 30th, 1972 British massacre.  And the impact today on it's 50th Anniversary. Also we'll catch up on recent events and what's new in our social media relations, including new fri...

Send us Fan Mail This episode brings former New England Patriot Defensive End and two-time Super Bowl Champion Jarvis Green to the ExcessiveBanter podcast.  Jarvis will give us the 411 on his entrance into the New England sports arena in a post-Super Bowl win to achieve his own pair of Lombardi Trophies himself. Giving us his insight to the Patriot way on and off the field right up until his depar...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we just hit record and let if fly with legendary dynamic duo of Boston Comedy, TonyV & Jimmy Dunn. Sit back, strap yourself in and enjoy the nonstop back and forth.

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 Opener is with an old friend, Tucker Cohen who will tell us about his new venture, Smoov.app - Tucker is changing the way couples manage their expenses.  Smoov Integrates with all of your different credit and debit cards to automatically keep track of your shared expenses as a couple.  Split shared expenses fairly in the way that best suits your relationship.  We'll...

Send us Fan Mail Today we speak to Grace Sharkey,  She's an outspoken Michigan Lady who is an entrepreneur and former supply chain executive who has championed many role in sales, operations, and logistics consulting.  She is a dynamic professional with a committed passion for the future of the transportation industry.  With strong opinions of how technology can improve the experience for all...

Send us Fan Mail After a few weeks away for various reasons....we're back!

Send us Fan Mail Benny & Kickstand return together to chat about Kickstand's recent 'monologue' episode and a travel story they both shared with some funny, but typical scenarios for a road warrior.  A day in the life on the road on 8 Mile...and some candy.

Send us Fan Mail Kickstand gives us the 411 on what makes him tick and why he IS the wicked pissah guy we know and love and most of us call him friend and 'Brother'.

Send us Fan Mail Neighborly banter ensues when my New Yorker buddy Boardy drops by and the dialog spews...

Send us Fan Mail Rejoined after a Kickstand vacation we pick up with the banter,,,

Send us Fan Mail A quick perspective of who and what makes Benny tick...

Send us Fan Mail This unpolished and obvious unscripted podcast is the ugly beginning of a long thought of journey between Benny and Kickstand.  Its rough in comparison to most podcasts, but it has the potential to be so much more and that's our goal. Follow along as we hope everyone gets to hear the transformation into stories and interviews of some very impactful people throughout our lives...