Stand Up Scuttlebutt

Kelly MacFarland is a Boston-based comic with some impressive credits, two albums, and a ton of upcoming shows. Whether she's performing in a barn or a huge arena, Kelly makes the audience feel like they're all just hanging out together. Hey, wait a minute, that's what we're doing on this episode!

Frivolous phone calls, citizens arrests, and horse molesters. It's all here as we hang with officer P'tah Johnson of the Brookline (MA) PD. Join us as we pick his brain and get the real scoop from a police officer's perspective.

Good grief! Halfway into this "30 Annoying Things" list and we're convinced the author got her journalism degree out of a cereal box. Spare us the cliches and city-slicker perspective. Some people only wish they were greeted with forced politeness in public. So, let's reflect on what we have and try to make the best of it.

A hit piece came out railing against small towns and it ain't pretty. We're not just going to sit here and take it either. No! We are going to just sit here and talk about it! Let's do our best to keep it positive as we debate things like having to drive everywhere, gossip always getting back to the wrong person, and the use of the word adorable . Oh, what's that? We're out of time? Well, at least...

Perfect attendance this week! Captain Mike sets sail on a boat that was intended for someone else. Kathe ponders a career in mumble rap. Rick's brain is getting gigantic with all his summer reading. More classifieds too!

Rick is taking all the credit for this week's show because he's the only host who felt like showing up! He's upset. He feel's betrayed. He's writing these show notes in the third person! Keep Rick company as he digs into the Scuttlebutt Vault of Lost Bits and dishes out more old lady problems, brutal honesty about working together, and a "buyer beware" infomercial review! It's all here! You won't...

Are you sitting down? Good, because you're not going to believe this, this episode is loaded with knowledge! Our very own Mike Paige takes us through a journey back in time to the Revolutionary War days and delights us with the true history that debunks some of the stuff we learned in school. Paul Revere and Sam Adams aren't exactly the guys you've read about. Revolutionary War Trivia, a tangent o...

Mike Paige reads the Declaration of Independence with some pointers on what to listen for.

Father's Day recap. We have another show correction/omission. Summer reading and that spunky acronym. What's up with these silly Kindergarten graduations? Have you ever wanted to take an adult ed. class? Are you pro- or anti-wheelie? More classifieds from Kathe too. Looking to hide from the world and zone out for half an hour? You came to the right place!

Happy Father's Day to all the distinguished Kings across the globe! We dish out gifting advice on what dads want and do not want...ever. Rolando Perez, 4th degree Black Belt and owner of Perez Martial Arts hangs out in the Scuttlebutt Dojo and brings his perspective on Dad gifts. He also talks about strengthening life skills through martial arts.

Rick, Mike, and Kathe pat themselves on their backs while overzealously announcing their one-year anniversary. They recall fond memories and make predictions about the show. Summer is just about here and plans need to be made now! Beach reading recommendations and Kathe's Classifieds too!

Kathe busts out some app that randomly asks questions so we randomly answer them! Is there just one soul mate? Why do women employ a unique process when having their picture taken? Who is your oldest friend? A retirement idea that involves an RV and a network of Wal-Mart parking lots across the U.S. of A. And listener, Wendi Hall delivers her one-minute rant!

Big talk about small talk. Friggin' hornets on social media? Mall walking, because we all need something to do. Hear our take on pinatas!

Amazon drivers are everywhere, household hacks that will save you time and grief, and finally, we have something positive to look at on Facebook. Also, just when you think you've heard it all, we discover a new low in parenting. And finally, Rick introduces a "Product of the Week" that may quite possibly make black flies extinct by the end of the summer if we all do our civic duty and get one!

The gang debates where is the best place to live in the US. Controversial questions are pondered as what would you rather hold, a tarantula or a scorpion? Rick declares we need to leave our social media groups. Apparently, Mike is a gardener now.

Let's work on self-improvement! First, we acknowledge some bad habits developed during the pandemic. Then, we kick the tires on a game plan to get back to our better selves. Also, bedtime rituals, how to pronounce the names of Pennsylvania towns, and those Amish and their horse carts!

It's all bad. From Kathe's Moderna-tude to recalling family vacations with nightmare motel accommodations. But wait! There's more: jobs in college, home meal delivery services, and the senior models they hire for those portable oxygen tank ads. IT'S ALL BAD WE TELL YOU!

An eclectic blend of observational delights! Rick admits he made a mistake, Otis Key explains himself for wrongfully picking Gonzaga to win the March Madness tournament, Mike's wedding party members don't answer the phone and now there's a kid with a new podcast in town.

Big interview with Mitzzy Anne Picardo, a former football player and boxer, U.S. Navy retiree, and now a transgender comic. You think growing up in your small town had it's tough moments, wait until you hear what she went through. Nobody can deliver a punchline or a punch in the face while wearing stilletos like Mitzzy! Also, more classifieds and a new segment called, Phone Notes! #transgendercome...

Is this podcast any good? We're still trying to figure that out. Plus, TV show ideas, guess the cost of stuff found in the classifieds, and a text from an ex! But wait, there's more! MTV's Brett Poirier wants to end bullying and harassment.

Kathe Farris (re)graces us with her presence and she can't stay on topic. We talk about everything from having a water bottle for every occasion to sitting at the misfit table at Mike's wedding. And someone in the studio was an August 2010 centerfold? It's true!

Going to the principal's office, men who wear superhero t-shirts, and what to do after quarantine. Turtleboy trolls our small town. Guest: Michelle Intravaia, resident, teacher, and suicide prevention advocate.

Mario Ippoliti guest hosts and shares tips for living a fulfilling and happy life. You should get the f*ck of Facebook and listen to him. Also, Otis Key (Harlem Globetrotters) calls in with his breakdown of March Madness, and Lauren Liljegren is in-studio to talk about her bid for a thankless seat on the school committee.

A manly discussion about wedding planning and groomsmen, posts of the week, strange encounters with dog owners and Small town, USA news!

Social media posts that will amaze, listener survey results, "Hero's Under the Mask" controversy. Also, people are turning mean. What's happening? Dr. Richard Booth Ph. D. from Brown University explains.