Stand Up Scuttlebutt

The Commonwealth has assembled a committee to recommend a new State seal and the bureaucracy does not disappoint. Also, protected predators on your property, Christmas lights before Halloween, and that stupid shit emoji.

Topics include The pronunciation of select words. How often should you wash your jeans? And, is swearing at your kids maybe sometimes necessary? Also, Disney is getting a "shitty" reputation and milk is gross.

Why do humans use so many cliches and trendy phrases? (It's a rhetorical question - we don't have the answer). We review a list of words and phrases that need to be gone! Also, Dave Chappelle's Boston show, the stuff trending on social media right now, and another installment of Am I The Asshole.

Some people willingly move into neighborhoods with a homeowner association and we try to figure out why. Also, listener emails.

As influencers with 339 followers, we can say, with absolute certainty, we're not that trendy. So, what's everyone looking at on Instagram anyway? Also, home improvement testimony, "What's in the Box?" And, that thing every single wife does that is so annoying.

How to fight a speeding ticket. The annoying thing Gen Xers do in the office. Girl math and now boy math? Plus, marriage counseling is always an option - especially if you're fighting over a blender.

Does "teaching to the test" sound educational to you? Why so many tests? What's up with all this recall? Where's the application of knowledge? So many questions. We have some answers.

No guest. No theme. No problem! How long do you think a cricket can live in a basement? And, what's up with parents being silenced on the soccer sidelines? Also, a reference to 80s video games.

We examine some catalysts of disputes between neighbors, like snow blowers and breast- feeding. Also, controversial extra-curricular activities at school and some parent-child coaching insights.

They say there is no such thing as a dumb question. But can we agree there is such a thing as dumb people who ask questions? This week Rick and Liz get curious with some popular segments including What's in the Box? and Am I the Asshole? Also, Small Town Headlines and a game of Would You Rather?

Rick rants about the Nespresso machine that suddenly replaced his house's perfectly good drip coffee maker. We read some listener emails. Liz digs into suburban mom stereotypes. Also, Bikini Magic with Liz!

Some parents have over-the-top expectations of teachers. We read a few emails that sound implausible but are 100% legit Also, Bunghole of the Week, insect stings, and embarrassing products we purchase at the grocery store.

Rising Boston comedian Andrew Della Volpe hangs out to discuss making the ideal summer mixtape, what's better, roller coasters vs. waterslides?, and a game of "Would you rather? Also, how to survive a bear attack and the unparalleled satisfaction of peeing in your own backyard.

Comedian Mark Riley returns for a third time! When he's not in the classroom or delighting packed crowds on stage, Mark is enriching the minds of kids at summer camp. We're talking about our summers vs. our kids' summers, the insane demand for summer camp today, and the best and worst summer camp movies. All this with added tangents that are sure to offend someone (but not you because you're cool)...

Settle in for a medley of opinions across several disconnected topics, including dropping a dime on a kid breaking labor laws at his lemonade stand, Tom Cruise, touchy sports fans, and shark tourism.

We've curated a small batch of books for you to try. From true crime to historical fiction, we are certain you'll be drawn to something we recommend.

We've all been critical of those cyclists riding in the middle of the road three abreast. But what if not everyone with a bike is an entitled prick? A lot of cycling groups have cues and hand signals to communicate with each other for added safety and better road sharing. Also, Liam Kennedy talks about the Bike MS Cape Cod Getaway ride and how to get ready for the two-day, 150-mile ride from Quinc...

What do the Golden Girls, Canadian Border Patrol, and reclining your seat on a plane all have in common? They're sidenotes explored during our conversation about making Summer plans! From Santa's Village to the Philippines, we're exploring destinations around the world with guest comic, Pat Collins. Plus, nude beaches, and Fenway Park dugout security's A-Team.

Hey pal, you can do better than those camo-print cargo shorts. Stylist Mary Lou Andre is here to help us beef up our confidence with style. Wanna look like a million bucks this summer? Hang out with us and get inspired to look your best with some tips to revamp your wardrobe.

Stand-up comic and Duck Boat Tours guide, Mike O'Brien sits in and highlights some glaring differences between living in the burbs and the city. His wisdom stretches far and wide to include how to upgrade seats at sporting events, get through high school, and spy on your neighbors. Also, summer camps for nerds.

We read posts from the popular Reddit community about neighborhood conflicts to determine who is the asshole. From cutting down trees to plowing snow, we cover a full spectrum of next door-disputes. Also, end-of-year school schedule overload and waking up with lawn mowers and leaf blowers.

Ask Chat GPT if artificial intelligence is a good thing and it will tell you it depends on how it is developed, deployed, and regulated, as well as the values and priorities of individuals and societies. We have many questions, and Pablo Gazmuri (Microsoft) is here with the answers. Also, parking boot heros and softcore porn in advertising.

We've curated the most irrelevant news stories from even more irrelevant small towns across the country. Catch all the latest on dick pic scams and livestock running from the law. Also, a positive customer service experience; and is gambling taking over advertising in sports? You can bet on it!

Cailin Caskey is a former Las Vegas Showgirl. Now she's a dance instructor and judge. Hey, we like judging people too! Let's start with Dance Moms! Also, a Comedians of Comedy recap, positive small-town news, and topless pool parties.

The Scuttlebuds have spoken! We read a stack of your emails, internalize them, and then wax poetic on your topics du jour. Random topics include everything from the future of AI to cat ownership. Also, shitty contractors and rainbows.