Verbal Shenanigans

150 episodes and counting!  And today is a great one. After discussing new careers for Mike, we welcome underwater crime scene investigator, Mike Berry, to the show.  Mike was absolutely fascinating.  Listen to hear how underwater crime is investigated, some interesting objects Mike has found, and what it takes to work in such a unique field. One of our favorite interviews!  Check out Mike and his...

Wow.  What a unique episode we have for you today.  First, the tallest man in America, Igor Vovkovinskiy, joins us in an open and honest interview about some great experiences he's had, but also reveals some of the hardships he endured along the way.  We really enjoyed our time speaking with Igor.  make sure to check him out on on twitter @Igor2tall   Next, we have a transgender battle rapper by t...

Back again with another diverse episode of banter.  First, we talk to Sam Shriver of the Center For Leadership Studies.  Sam is a very passionate, smart, and focused individual.  Listen to him discuss traits of leaders, his meeting with famous coaches, and a little bit about his basketball skills!   Check out Sam and his work at www.situational.com   Later, we talk to Biff Hutchison,a professional...

Hey guys!  We are back with another fun episode for your ear holes!  Chef Eric LeVine joins us to discuss his upbringing in culinary, life in restaurants, and his numerous battles with cancer.  You may have seen Eric on Chopped, working with The James Beard Foundation, or at his 2 restaurants in New Jersey.  A very inspiring and entertaining interview.  Have a listen!   Make sure to check out Chef...

Wow!  If you like hockey, or sports, or just genuinely great people with unique stories;you are in for a treat.  Dave Andreychuk, an all time legend of the NHL, joins us to talk about hockey,life, family, and charity.  Dave is an all time great who played with numerous teams and eventually grabbed and hoisted the Stanley Cup.  We are honored and proud to have Dave on the show.  This was absolutely...

One of our best episodes to date.  First, Chris Ballew, leadsinger of The Presidents of the United States of America, joins us on the cast.  Chris is open, honest, and hilarious.  Listen to hear Chris discuss his life, touring, the 90's, and the transition to becoming famous kid's music artist, Caspar Babypants.  What an episode!     Make sure to check out Chris on twitter @casparbabypants   Then,...

We are a strange podcast.  And thats why we love this.  Today, we have some really unique guests.     First, Tony Wright joins us in a fascinating discussion about his world record in sleep deprivation.  Tony stayed awake for over 11 days straight.  Listen to about his theories on brain activity, nutrition, and dreams.   Next, Catherine King and Wayne Adams call us from British Columbia to tell us...

Victor Wooten makes me want to be better.  Either at bass guitar, or just to be better at life.  Reason being, Victor Wooten is an incredible person, regardless of his virtuoso bass skills.  This is one of those dream guests for Scott.  And well, it was well worth it.  From Bela Fleck to his insane solo projects, Victor is passionate about bass playing, teaching, and best of all, his upbringing an...

Woo! We are back again with a fun episode. 17 year old professional wakesurfer, Parker Payne, jins us to discuss the sport of wakesurfing, his success, and his young career.  Make sure to check him out on instagram @parkerpaynesurf   Later, we also talk to AJ MAttioli, who fills us in on his transition, talks some politics, and the safety of LGBTQ people in today's administration.  Make sure to ch...

Back again with another round of fantastic guests.  First, Atlanta Hawks broadcaster, Bob Rathbun, joins us with his sultry voice to talk about commentating, basketball, the Atlanta Hawks, and his career in motivational speaking.  This was a lot of fun and we are looking forward to his return on the show. Check him on on twitter  and instagram @BobRathbunTv     Next, we have Ben Brown, a Red Bull...

2017 has been such a good year so far for the show.  This episode keeps the streak going.  Abigail Harrison, a 19 year old girl who is determined to be the first person on Mars, joins us to discuss space, NASA, aliens, space movies, STEM, and much more. Abby is intelligent, well spoken, and extremely informative and serves as a great ambassador to both kids and adults who have a dream they'd like...

We are back with another very special episode of the show.  On location at Taphouse 15, we get to sit down with brothers, Jim and Dan Miller, of the UFC and talk all things fighting, hunting, family, and even brewing beer.  Both Jim and Dan are awesome, down to earth guys who have fought the biggest names in the UFC.  It was great to sit down and talk about topics ranging from fight preparation, t...

After a few weeks away from each other, the guys are back with a killer episode with two amazing guests.     First, member of the transhumanist party and gubernatorial candiate of California, Zoltan Istvan once again joins us discuss science, politics, the current political climate,  and traveling around in casket shaped bus.  Zoltan was one of our favorite guests over the years and after this epi...

With Michael Burlew away,  Scott brings aboard a wittier, funnier, and more intelligent cohost.  His 6 year niece, Kiera!  The two talk important issues like Paw Patrol, making people feel better, and Donald Trump.  This was a lot of fun.  Give it a listen. Make sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review.  If you do, Kiera will permanently replace Michael Burlew. 

Some episodes help inspire through conversation with passionate people.  This is one of those episodes.  In February of 2006, Coach Jim Johnson put Jason McElwain, an autistic senior who had yet to play a high school basketball game, into the last game of the season.  The rest was history.  After shooting the lights out, J-Mac and Coach Jim's story went viral and reached outlets like ESPN, CBS, an...

Hey Everyone!  We are back with another really entertaining episode.  If you like video games, you know Mortal Kombat. Today on the show, Daniel Pesina, the actor who played Johnny Cage, Sub-Zero, and Scorpion, joins us to discuss his life before, after, and during Mortal Kombat.  Daniel was a really interesting guy to talk to.     Make sure to follow Daniel on twitter @masterpesina   We also talk...

Woo!  Another fantastic guest joins us this week.  Kirby Chambliss, an American commercial pilot and a renowned world champion in aerobatics, joins us to discuss his life as a pilot and his career inflying and racing airplanes.  Kirby was an extremely intelligent and unique guy to share a conversation with.  For Christ's sake, the man has survived crashes! Make sure to check out Kirby at www.teamc...

After an amusing discussion on the importance of January 15th, we get to speak to Philadelphia's own blues,rap, and folk artist, G Love!  G Love has been making music for over 25 years and is an extremely down to earth guy to talk.  Hear all about his origins as a musician, his time on the road, the creative process, and touring with artists like Jack Johnson.  G Love lives and breathes his music....

Chase a tornado? Check.  Enter a volcano? Check.  Wander around Chernobyl?  Check. Get bit by a deadly disease carrying bat? Float on a raft in sulphuric acid? No problem!  These are just a few of the things that our guest, George Kourounis has accomplished in his life.  George was an amazing man to talk to with endless amounts of insane stories.  Just another day in the world of Verbal Shenanigan...

Happy New Year everybody!  We are back and ready for another year of amazing guests, entertaining banter, and stupid games.  And today, we are back with one of our all time favorite guests, hippo attack survivor, Paul Templer!  (Check out episode 43!)  Paul brings us a great combination of a sense of humor, philanthropic endeavours, incredible stories, and awe inspiring goals.  Once again, a fanta...

Merry Christmas everybody!  Here, we give you our annual Chirstmas Special and it is just that..special.   First, Ian Petrella, also known as Randy from "A Christmas Story", comes on to talk about the film, playing Randy, and his career post  "A Christmas Story''.  Later, Steve Intermill, a curator of the "A Christmas Story House and Museum", joins us to talk all about the original house from the...

Yay! New episode.  Today, we talk about some shows, Burlew's dog pictures, and trips to the Vet.   Later, AJ Mattioli, director of the film, WORDS, joins us to discuss his new film, the election, and his thoughts cisgender white dudes.  Make sure to check out the film and follow him @matitiolipro.   Please keep subscribing and follow the podcast @VScomedy.  Most importantly, leave a review on iTun...

We are back with a straight up, fun, and goofy episode.  We talk politics, Michael Burlew's doggy Christmas photos, and my very unique fear.  Please have a listen and continue to support the podcast.   Follow us on instagram @Verbalshenanigans and leave us a review on iTunes.  If you do, Michael burlew will send you a signed Christmas picture.

We are back with a powerful, informative episode of the podcast.  This is a long episode.  However, our guest, Tom Verni, delivers several powerful messages and delivers intriguing insight into so many important issues facing the numerous communities including the police, the LGBT community, and public.  Tom, a member of the NYPD for 22 years, is also a gay man.  Hearing Tom's perspective on so ma...

Back again with a superb episode.  We talk about the Cubs, the election, and Burlew's expertise of Bulgarian football.  Yes..Anyways, comedian, writer, and actor, Sean Lynch joins us on the cast.  Sean is a hilarious, down to earth, intelligent  guy.  You can also see Sean this season on a small show called..THE WALKING DEAD!     Make sure to check out Sean on instagram @ geezerlynch and make sure...