Mt. Rushmore Podcast

If you were to ask us "what you talkin' 'bout?" this week, we'd let you that  we're debating what belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of TV Character Catchphrases. If you don't think this episode is "dy-no-MITE" then you can, respectfully speaking, "sit on it."

Did you miss us? (Don't answer that.) We're back from a brief hiatus with a new episode that's fun for the whole family. This week we're discussing beloved films that are based off of equally beloved children's books!

We try to be very open-minded here at the Mt. Rushmore Podcast. But every so often, we are forced to deal with annoyances and inconveniences brought on by some of the most confusing if not outright strange actions of other people. They make us ask: "Who Are These People?"

Drugs and popular music have been linked about as long as there has been popular music. So it's no surprise that there are a lot of songs about drugs, both celebrating them and warning of the danger behind them. It's time to tune in (to the Mt. Rushmore Podcast), turn on and drop out, maaaaaaan!

Whether you live there or not, Los Angeles is a place that conjures up very specific images in your mind. You might think of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, or the seediness of, well, Hollywood Boulevard. But no matter what you think of the City of Angels, it's a place that has been fascinating people for decades - and that includes filmmakers. On this week's episode, we dive into movies about...

This episode is big. In fact, you might say that it's King Kong-sized. We're looking at the most interesting aspects of the great ape. It wasn't bullets that will kill this podcast - it's beauty (and you not listening).

There are many iconic video game characters, but there's little doubt that the most famous character of all time is Mario. Whether he's in a kart or stomping on some turtles, there's a good chance that you've played as him. This week we're talking about the most interesting things about everyone's favorite plumber.

Paul McCartney has written some of the best lyrics in all of modern music. At the same time, he also wrote the lyrics to "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da," which are about as silly as lyrics get. The point is that not every lyric has to be deep and meaningful to be effective. In fact, this week we're celebrating songs that are built on the backs of total gibberish.

If there's any topic that is the subject of more songs than romance, it's money. This week we explore all of the different ways that music celebrates wealth, or laments the lack of it. You might love this podcast, but we can promise you that it won't pay your bills.

This week we're joined by John S. Badger, who produces audio dramas in the style of old-time radio. Good thing we have him here to talk about old-time radio! So gather the family around the Victorla as we blast another 100,000 watts of podcast over the airwaves.

We love talking conspiracy theories and this week we're talking about some of the biggest ones ever with Fearful Jesuit, host of "The Paranoid Strain" podcast. He's a verified conspiracy theory expert who can help us sort out the lizard people from the people on the grassy knoll.

Any hack can work blue, but it takes a special kind of comedian to get big laughs without resorting to filthy language. This week we're discussing clean comedians with author Patrick Strait, whose book "Funny Thing About Minnesota..." chronicles the state's vibrant stand-up comedy scene.

Lurking just behind every great deal is its shady cousin the ripoff. This week we're exploring things that make you wishyou had kept your money in your pocket, or that are just a little bit different than the real thing.

Sure, dinosaurs are rad, but there are a whole lot more cool extinct creatures that  aren't a T. Rex. This week we're hopping across epochs to talk about the strangest creatures to ever roam the Earth.

Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow? That's the motto of procrastinators everywhere! This week we tackle a topic that we've been meaning to get to for a while but just kept putting off.

This week is all about the King of the Jungle!

This week we're tackling something that might be causing a lot of you pain right now - gas stations. We're not talking about high prices, though: we're discussing everything else that has to do with your local gas station.

Honk if you love the Mt. Rushmore Podcast! This week we're talking about everyone's favorite moving billboard - the bumper sticker. They can be witty, tacky and abrasive, sometimes all at the same time. BEEP BEEP!

There's pretty good. And then there's great. And then there's really great. And finally, at the pinnacle, is perfect. 

Here's the thing about amnesia... Wait, what was I saying? Oh yeah, amnesia! It can be a serious medical condition or a wacky sitcom trope. This week we're remembering times that went beyond forgetfulness.

As TV viewers, it's easy to become attached to characters. We see them every week and over time they become as familiar to us as our friends and family. But what happens when it's time to say goodbye to that character forever? Whether a character gets a major send-off or is quietly ushered out the back door is usually a matter of circumstance. Character exits can be shocking and unexpected, but th...

No, not the 1993 ensemble piece by Robert Altman. We're talking about actual short cuts - ways to cut down on time and work. Let us increase your productivity with some tips while you waste your work day listening to this episode.

Nothing gets the ol' tabloids' tongues a wagglin' like good old fashioned power couple. This week we take a closer look at couples whose celebrity star power was much greater when they were together.

There's cool and then there's..."cool." This week we're talking about the people and things that just have a little more coolness than the rest of us do. We hope you enjoy it, and please understand that there is nothing cooler than you giving us a five-star review and sharing this show with your friends.

It's moving day! Grab all the boxes you can from the alley. Make sure that we have plenty of packing tape. And for God's sake, DON'T FORGET THE CAT! This week in honor of one of our own making a cross-country move, we're looking at the different headaches that always seem to come up when it's time to move. SHOW NOTES Not Having Enough Boxes (Richard's Choice) The Last Big Box (Michael's Choice) We...