Stand Up Scuttlebutt

Satire is important. It's supposed to make people think critically about society. Unfortunately, too many people are more concerned with protecting their feelings than questioning their perspectives. And to that, we say, "tough shit!" Also, political yard signs, Halloween candy addiction, and Australia isn't real.

Mitzzy Anne Picardo returns to the Scuttlebutt Studio to talk about her stand up comedy and speaker engagements for SpeakOUT Boston, the nation's oldest LGBTQ+ speakers bureau. Dave Chappelle's Netflix specials, pronouns, breast exams, it's all up for discussion and more!

Brand activism is just like listening to your virtue signaling neighbor except now it's coming from a corporation with a multi-million dollar marketing budget. How genuine is this? We're suspicious. Also, Kardashian crypto, carpooling, and breast milk jewelry.

What kind of decent and sensible human watches shows about murder? Women! The true crime genre is wildly popular with the ladies and we are here to investigate. Also, bad optics, hitchhiking, and Jeffrey Dahmer.

How about a seance to get into the Halloween spirit? We actually conjure a few ghosts and Liz totally freaks out! Of course we couldn't have done it without the spirit boards that Mike made. Also, Jesus and sex toys.

Banned books are important. They push controversial or uncomfortable issues. But what happens when these books come to your small town and people don't think they are age-appropriate in the middle school? Everyone fights! Grab your body armour because this ain't Reading Rainbow.

We are experts on vanity, which is pretty obvious considering we have our own podcast. Perhaps we're all a little vain so let's look in the mirror and self-assess. Join us as we critically examine ourselves and challenge you to do the same.

If you can read this, you're using tech. It's everywhere! Is that a good thing? Absolutely, when you're listening to us! Also, traffic cops with attitude, never give up the right of way, and finding fun facts about yourself.

Does your kids' school district make you fill out the same forms every year even when the information remains the same? We offer a simple solution to stop the insanity. Also, U.S. Flag Code dos and don'ts, and customer service associates who ask too many useless questions.

How would you feel if a delivery driver came to your house wearing an ankle monitor? Can real estate agents take credit for selling houses above the asking price in this market? If you win money in a fundraiser, should you give it back to the charity? Also, Coppertone 4 spf might not be enough these days.

"United we stand, divided we fall" is something we can all agree on right? So what's up with the divisiveness? It's time to take a beat and think about how we treat people with different perspectives. Also, crisis at the Starbucks, Medfield 911, and cable news is not necessarily the news.

Cameras are everywhere and If you're in public right now chances are you're being recorded. Isn't this a wonderful society we've created for ourselves? Also, women with hairy legs, hack influencers, and a backhanded compliment about our podcast.

It's hard to stay positive with today's crippling issues: Russia, China, Kidz Bop! What's next, Monkey Po... Oh shit, we're doomed. Also, small town maintenance oversights, E-Z Pass, and dudes in high socks and tank tops. End it all now!

Hall of Fame inductee David Ortiz is selling dank nugs. One of the hosts got high with The Wailers. Apparently "Just Say No" didn't work. Also, how old should a kid be to watch Jaws? Is an all-woman police shift a good idea?

Paying too much at the pump while dodging the Monkeypox? Do yourself a favor and check out for a bit! We do it regularly and it's so satisfying. Five health benefits of taking time for yourself. Also, Rick touts Top Gun: Maverick as the perfect movie, Liz loves going to the Isabella Gardner Museum, and Mike's dad hates Monet.

What do you shave with? Electric, razor, axe blade? Move over man bun, there's an even worse hair style for the fashion-deficient male. If heaven exists, Facebook is not there. You flip out on your kids? So do we! A womens' swimwear review and a nod to reverse cowgirl.

Most people are hired based on achievement, merit, and reputation. Some people get hired because "everybody likes me!" These are the personality hires and they all have something in common. Also, Words Botched by Kids, Dr. Pimple Popper, and Uber Eats.

We've created a society where kids make millions on their YouTube channels so we have an opinion about that. Also, yodeling neighbors, the worst board game in the world and why should you throw it in the garbage, and daring gas station dietary choices!

Howdy Scuttlebuds! Welcome to our CENTUPLICATE EPISODE! Sen. Elisabeth Warren rubs elbows with Rick and Mike? #MomBod t-shirts. The "honey hole" explained. Also, Liz hates Florida.

It's time to declutter! Let's start with our vocabulary because people are severely overusing certain words rendering them meaningless. Secondly, we need to rip through another pile of small town problems from the ushanka; restaurant menus, beach bods, and tech toys.

What does 80s trivia have to do with small towns? Beats us! But, our conversation takes a nose-dive and we had to backpedal. So, sit back and get nostalgic and whatnot. Also, an important patio furniture consumer alert.

Ditch the backpack kid, you're done! So now what? Hear what two high school grads have to say about growing up in a small town, dealing with mean moms, and what makes a community better. We also invent some new yearbook superlatives and share some college advice of our own.

We open with New York Times relationship questions and we somehow wind up talking at great length about all things related to fire.

We check-in to a haunted bed and breakfast in Massachusetts and a hotel with a ghost in New Hampshire. Then we drive over a covered bridge in Vermont with a "spirited" history and a visit a place in New England where bigfoot and UFO sightings have been reported. Are you catching a theme here?

When the market gets volatile, you need the Volatility Wiz! Scott Murray trades derivatives with an eye for spotting risks and rewards. He shares (random) opinions covering his dislike for fed chair Jay Powell to why he vows never to eat KFC again. Here's a shout out to his 20,000 Twitter followers checking out the show!