Mt. Rushmore Podcast

Pretty much everyone loves candy - unless you're one of those "health" freaks who care about "nutrition" and "not having your teeth rot out of your mouth" and "diabetes". However, there are some candies we can all agree on that no one wants. They are the candies that everyone was disappointed to get on Halloween. Simply put, they are shitty candies. In this edition of the podcast, we take on a req...

For our 25th Episode Spectacular, Richard puts on his Punctuality Award pin and Michael the Perfect Attendance pin to become co-founders of the Rushmore Appreciation Society.  We delve into the finer details about the film "Rushmore" in our latest podcast, celebrate a favorite film of ours and realize that this podcast is our Rushmore. Jeff is skinny dipping in Mr. Blume's swimming pool, giving ou...

Horses: they can be wild, or talking or dark. But at the end of the day, a horse is a horse, of course, of course. And no one can talk about famous horses like Michael, Richard and Jeff. (As long as they don't talk themselves "horse". Good night everybody!) This week we tackle some of the most iconic horses of all time - fictional and real. It's time to saddle up for another trail ride to Mt. Rush...

They are adorable, furry, sometimes cranky and often very bad at entertaining people. But enough about Michael, Jeff and Richard. Today we're talking about the Muppets! Whether they are starring in kids' TV shows, variety shows or the movies, everyone has their favorite characters. (Hint: it's not Walter. Just...no). This week we break down the most Muppety of all the Muppets (with the exception o...

It seems as though you can't turn on a television these days without landing on a TV cop show within a few spins of your dial. People love to watch because they want to feel like there are good guys keeping them safe. Also, they want to be assured that if they are found dead in the dugout of a baseball stadium, the detective will have a witty one-liner like "Well, I guess he'll need a pinch hitter...

No, we aren't talking about the band that gave us "Dancing in September" and "Fantasy" - although they are pretty sweet. We're talking about the four elements. It's what makes up everything that's around you. Well, technically, that's molecules and protons and stuff. Who knows! We're podcasters, not scientists. If you want that, go find Bill Nye. Join us as Michael and Richard try to determine the...

We're Americans. We like our food with lots of sugar, fats, cheese and enough chemicals to stock the labs at Cal Tech. In many cases, this comes in the form of novelty food items that are mash up two things we love, reimagine food that we love, or simply cram as much stuff together into one wad of goodness. In this episode, we dive headlong into the world of novelty food items. Open up your craw s...

Some of the biggest celebrities in the world are athletes, who gain the adoration of millions for playing child's games. (Except for Australian Rules Football, which is the pinnacle of non-child gaminess.) But what about when the fans are as famous - or more famous - than the players they support? This week, Michael, Richard and Jeff explore the work of sports fans who either were already famous o...

Are you ready to get PUMPED? We're definitely ready to get PUMPED! You can tell how PUMPED we are by how often we spell PUMPED in ALL CAPS! Maybe we'll throw some extra exclamation points in there just to show just how PUMPED we are!!! If you want to get PUMPED like us, you're going to need the right music. Fortunately, this week we've got you covered, as we explore the Mt. Rushmore of Training Mo...

Michael, Richard and Jeff want to discuss the merits of all of the fun recess activities they did as kids. But since they are all old, they realized they needed a recess expert who is a little bit closer to the target audience and has recent firsthand knowledge of the finer points of Recessology. With that in mind, welcome our first Guest Judge - Richard's daughter Vivian (age 8). She's on board t...

There's nothing more special than the relationship between a father and his son. Well, maybe the relationship between a mother and daughter. Or a boy and his dog. OK, let's start again. Few things are more special than the relationship between a father and his son. Fathers can be tough and difficult to please, but they can also provide a tremendous amount of support and caring. This week we take a...

If you are making a film, TV show or book and need an instant villain - just add a rich person. You automatically have a source of conflict with the "common people" and a character that the audience already feels like they know. Of course, not all rich characters are evil, because these are works of fiction that can be different than real life. In this episode we explore the many different types o...

Are you ready to get RADICAL? How about grinding some rails and hitting some WICKED front side 180s? Do you think I have any clue what I'm talking about? OF COURSE NOT! But that doesn't mean that we all can't appreciate a good skateboarding scene. Whether it shows the balletic nature of pros doing it right or are laughably bad, a good skateboarding scene can improve any movie. So strap on your hel...

Laurel & Hardy. Martin & Lewis. Chips & Salsa. Partnerships bring out the best in each other. At their best, partners support each other and provide something that the other person lacks. At their worst, they eventually want to kill each other, which is still high entertainment. We'll let you be the judge on which side Richard & Michael fall on. Listen as Jeff plays marriage counselor and helps th...

The Looney Tunes characters are among the most beloved and long-lasting in all of entertainment. Generations of children and adults have laughed at the perfect mix of sly satire and outright silliness shown when a character like Bugs Bunny or Daffy Duck has to match wits with a nemesis like Elmer Fudd or Yosemite Sam. But all Looney Tunes stories could rely on the main stable of bad buys. In fact,...

The "Great Lost Band" is a white whale, except usually with more addiction problems than Moby Dick. Everyone has their favorite band that, for whatever reason, didn't achieve the type of long-term commercial success they should have. In some cases, being pushed to the fringes let these bands explore more unusual creative elements and created a cult of hardcore fans. We take a look at the bands tha...

We have a connection with video games that goes beyond entertainment. The best video games can forge a deep emotional connection with us that lasts a lifetime. Sometimes, this also means that video games can break your heart. By Jeff's request, Michael and Richard dredge up painful childhood memories to go over the video game moments that still haunt them today. SHOW NOTES General Lousy Video Gami...

Whether or not you're a fan of the sports ball teams such as the foot ball or the base ball or the hockey ball, there's a good chance that you're a fan of sports movies. At their best, they showcase the ability of a group of teammates to band together and overcome obstacles to win the championship. At their worst, Joey from "Friends" makes a chimpanzee look like John Houseman. Join non-sports fan...

How many of the Wonders of the World were built by aliens? Probably a lot of them! We're debating the Mt. Rushmore of the Wonders of the World – whether they are manmade or natural, ancient or modern. And SPOILER ALERT – the actual Mt. Rushmore didn't make either of our lists.

So you think you're too good to listen to this week's episode? What a coincidence - it happens to be about people who also think they're better than you. Michael, Richard and Jeff run down the most annoying snobs possible.

For as long as Man has sought shelter, so too has Man sought to make his shelter more comfortable. But where prehistoric man's comforts involved finding softer moss for a bed, today's people demand the latest in luxury, extravagance and random junk. Join Michael, Richard and Jeff as they open up the Sharper Image catalog from 2066 and discover some of the features that they would love to have in t...

When it comes to wrestling, bad guys get to have all of the fun. They get to insult the crowd, cheat, ignore the refs and generally play by their own rules. This week we explore the wide range of moves that the bad guys use to get the crowd to hate them. Join us as we build the Mt. Rushmore of Wrestling Heel Moves.

Some artists only need one album to create a lasting legacy. In this edition of the Mt. Rushmore Podcast, Michael and Richard present Jeff with their choices for the Mt. Rushmore of One and Done Albums - great albums by bands that only put out one album. WARNING: expect a heavy dose of grunge talk. Show Notes: http://www.mtrushmorepodcast.com/?p=70

Who's on the Mt. Rushmore of Spies? OK, we know about Bond, but who ELSE is on the Mt. Rushmore of Spies. Join us as we debate spies who understand that martinis should in fact be stirred, not shaken.

Nothing says being a kid more than waking up on Saturday morning, pouring yourself a big bowl of nutritionally-questionable cereal and watching some nutritionally-questionable cartoons. And nothing says the Mt. Rushmore Podcast more than Richard and Michael arguing over the Mt. Rushmore of Kids Cereals. Meanwhile, Jeff is thoroughly disgusted by a shocking revelation that will make us the targets...