Mt. Rushmore Podcast

This week we're talking magic in movies. No, not that David Copperfield crap. We mean wizards and sorceresses and all that cool stuff. And we're joined by professional bon vivant Christian Fitzharris, who uses his multitalented knowledge to basically wipe the floor with Richard and Michael. SHOW NOTES The Matrix (Christian's Choice) The Necronomicon (Richard and Michael's Choice) The Craft (Joint...

On this week's episode, the boys attempt to put this disaster of a year (2020, not the season) behind them and look ahead to some things that might make 2021 not suck quite so much. SHOW NOTES Meeting Co-Workers (Richard's Choice) Recording the Podcast In Person (Joint Choice) Going to the Library (Michael's Choice) Not Thinking About Politics (Joint Choice) Travel (Richard's Choice) Rain in Los A...

There are some things that will rope you in every time. It could be a movie, or a favorite food choice, or any number of other things. They aren't necessarily guilty choices - they can be things that are legitimately great - but they are things that have an unusual hold on you every time you encounter them. SHOW NOTES Shitty Philly Cheesesteaks (Michael's Choice) Mint Chip Ice Cream (Richard's Cho...

Every band has the occasional clunker of a show - a gig where the audience was downright hostile, the playing was terrible or the energy just wasn't there. But it takes a truly awful set of circumstances for a gig to go from "bad" to "outright disaster." And this week we're joined by someone who knows a thing or two about the subject. Our guest is author and journalist Jon Niccum of WorstGig.com ....

Listen, we all love Christmas, but even the most hardcore enthusiasts have to admit that it can be a little bit weird sometimes. This week we're diving head-first into the oddities of the holidays with a very knowledgable guest: Craig Brewer, aka Craig Kringle of the Weird Christmas website and podcast. Make sure you check him out at www.weridchristmas.com for great stories, bizarre holiday cards...

Come on down...and check out the fabulous episode up for bid! The Price Is Right has been a staple of weekday afternoon programming for almost 50 years. The tradition of yelling at your TV because some ding dong doesn't know the price of a box of Rice-A-Roni has been passed down from housewives to kids pretending to be sick for generations. Much of the excitement found in the show comes down to th...

Kitsch is like pornography: you know it when you see it. Sometimes it ventures into camp, and sometimes it can be enjoyed unironically. No matter what flavor it comes in, you have to admit that a little bit of kitsch can be a lot of fun. SHOW NOTES "Edward Scissorhands" (Michael's Choice) Keane Paintings (Richard's Choice) "Rock Lobster" (Michael's Choice) Lava Lamps (Richard's Choice) The Color P...

Do you ever listen to the show and talk back to us when we make a choice you love or hate? Now, imagine having that experience, but we can actually hear you! That's what happened when our friends Paddy Culham and Anderson Dahdouh muscled their way into our recording session and played Peanut Gallery. The topic they are interrupting? Some of the most famous books that never actually were written, b...

If you like hearing tales of sad sacks with horrible luck, then you just happen to...well, be in luck. This week we're discussing all sorts of bad luck, from real life to pop culture. So watch out for broken mirrors and get out of the way of that black cat before you throw this bad boy on! SHOW NOTES Tsutomu Yamaguchi (Michael's Choice) Melanie Martinez (Richard's Choice) Clayton Kershaw (Michael'...

While this week's election (which might bleed into next week, and the week after...) is fresh on everyone's minds, let's not forget that not all voting is political. This week we're looking at the range of other things that you can vote on. From comedian's fates to new action figures, we want you to cast your vote for this podcast! SHOW NOTES "Survivor" (Richard's Choice) Boaty McBoatface (Michael...

Halloween. Beloved by all. You know, except when it feels like it's more tricks than treats. This episode the lads break down the more exasperating aspects of one of the tentpole holidays in our country.      Joint Picks: Un-clever costumes, Pumpkin Carving Michael's Picks: Spider Web Decorations, Office Costuming Richard's Picks: His Ruined Childhood, The Walk Home

When you think of a film composers, you probably think of...well, you 100 percent think of John Williams. But not all great film scores are created by respected classical music composers. Every once in a while, some rock 'n' roll hooligan busts in and shakes things up. This week we're looking at members of rock bands who turned into respected film composers. Joining us is Ryan Pak of the Soundtrac...

Girls rock! We all know this, so let's celebrate some amazing female rockers. Joining us this week to help Jeff with the judging is Miki Black, musician, model and all-around badass. SHOW NOTES St. Vincent (Joint Choice) Siouxie Sioux (Michael's Choice) Exene Cervenka (Richard's Choice) Karen O (Michael's Choice) Chrissie Hynde (Richard's Choice) Sharon Van Etten (Michael's Choice) Joan Jett (Rich...

It's almost Halloween, and chances are that you've had next to no time to put any thought into a costume. Sure, maybe you aren't going to a party or going trick or treating this year, but that doesn't mean you can't have fun getting dressed up at home. And do we have a last-minute costume for you... Yes, just take some scissors to a bedsheet and viola, you're all set. I'm not sure anyone has ever...

We promise that you'll love this episode. Then, after thinking about it, you'll hate it! That's the catch this week as we're all about things that we've done complete 180s on - in pop culture and in life. SHOW NOTES Comic Book Art (Michael's Choice) The Designated Hitter Rule (Richard's Choice) Cheating in Sports (Michael's Choice) Sam Kinison (Richard's Choice) Watching Shitty Movies (Michael's C...

This Halloween is definitely going to be different, but that doesn't mean that we can't have our very own socially distanced Halloween party right here on the show. Joining our little shindig is Dawn Geerlings from ClassicHorrorShop.com, discussing a topic near and dear to her heart: new classic horror characters. move over, Dracula and the Werewolf. It's time for some new...blood to turn on the f...

YARRRR! In honor of the upcoming International Talk Like a Pirate Day, we're talking about pirates. All kinds of pirates, from those that roam the Seven Seas to the ones that illegally download Pearl Jam bootlegs. SHOW NOTES The Dread Pirate Roberts (Richard's Choice) Blackbeard (Michael's Choice) Captain Hook (Joint Choice) Scalawag from the Pirates of the Caribbean Ride (Michael's Choice) Brad H...

It's a trap! Specifically, a booby trap - a Rube Goldberg set-up that ends in someone being crushed, captured or otherwise harmed. This week we're looking at some of the most iconic booby traps in pop culture. Enjoy the listen and whatever you do, don't step on the trip wire! SHOW NOTES The McAllister House from "Home Alone" (Joint Choice) "The Goonies" Traps (Michael's Choice) "Raiders of the Los...

Sometimes you want to rock and other times you want to yacht rock. What are some of the smoothest songs ever made? We discuss them this week with special guest Tim Granlund, who is a seasoned air guitar veteran and master of easy listening. SHOW NOTES "Sailing" by Christopher Cross (Joint Choice) "Rosanna" by Toto (Tim's Choice) "Escape (The Pina Colada Song" by Rupert Holmes (Richard and Michael'...

We all know that pretty much everything on television is EXACTLY like it is in real life. Except for the rare occasions when it isn't, and that's never more the case than with bars and restaurants. This week we're looking at the fictional service industry and where it differs from real life. And we're lucky enough to be joined by Kate Gaffney of the Service from Hell podcast, who shares her first-...

For some of us, high school was great. For others, it was a nightmare. But for most people, it was a mixture of the two. It's a place where you got to hang out with your best friends every day without all of that adult "responsibility" getting in the way. At the same time, it was also a place where even the slightest embarrassment might turn into an abject humiliation that would spell the end of y...

Who doesn't want a little bit of danger with their fun? Certainly kids do - that's why some of the most popular toys and games are also the most likely to cause death and dismemberment. This week we look at toys that changed the world, or at least the ER. SHOW NOTES Legos (Michael's Choice) Lawn Darts (Joint Choice) Slip 'n' Slide (Richard's Choice) My Friend Cayla (Michael's Choice) Snack Time Ca...

Teddy Roosevelt famous said "speak softly and carry a big stick." Knowing him, he was probably just done shouting "BULLY!" at someone right before, so take that with a grain of salt. But TR was correct in stating that there's nothing like having a nice stick in your hand (keep your minds out of the gutters) to make you feel alive. SHOW NOTES Gandalf's Staffs (Joint Choice) Willy Wonka's Cane (Mich...

You know the saying: behind every supervillain is a henchman who is probably getting killed off early in the final battle. But where would our evil geniuses of the world be without their loyal toadies? Who would man the computers at their underground lair, or strap the hero to a chair so they can hear the entire nefarious plot explained to them right before they are killed? Because they sure aren'...

There are plenty of actors who dabble in directing, and there are plenty of directors who also famous for acting in their own movies. But what about famous directors who aren't actors but decide to go on the other side of a camera because of vanity or a favor to a friend? There are many more of those than you would think, which gave us an abundance of choices for this week's episodes. From silly c...