Verbal Shenanigans

We are very excited to bring you another episode of the show, and it's a good one.  Think of a great comic.  Louie CK, Don Rickels, Joan Rivers, Scott Brennan.  Eddie Brill has worked with them all.  Eddie has been in the comedy industry for decades.  From doing standup, to running a club,to working on David Letterman, Eddie has done it all.  Eddie was funny, smart, and showed an obvious passion f...

Today's episode is all about my good friend and cohost, Michael Burlew.  Listen as we play a roast/game all about Mike for his 40th birthday called "Win, Bur-lose, or Draw."  Picture half roast, half game show.  Comedians Joe Fernandes, Rich McDonald, Doug Max, and John Trumbull make up that panel that helps rips Mike apart.  It was a fantastic night only made possible by our good friends and love...

It's that time of year.  The time for candy, pumpkins and creepy mass murderers like Mike Burlew.  We had a blast recording this.  We talk all things Halloween, dead bodies, and costumes.  Michael Burlew has never carved a pumpkin.  Michael Burlew once wore a toothbrush costume. Mike Burlew has frequent dreams with Freddie.  Hear it all on this episode! Later, Larry Zerner, aka Shelly from Friday...

Back from a two week hiatus, we bring you another exhilarating episode of the podcast.  Mark Riccadonna, comedian, writer, and all around awesome guy, joins us to talk about the election, Red Eye, and the life of a father and comedian.  Mark is hilarious. Period.   Make sure to check out his work on Weekend Update and see his comedy dates at www.markriccadonna.com Follow him @markriccadonna on twi...

I can't tell you how pleased I am with this episode.  Riley Breckenridge, drummer of my favorite band, Thrice, joins us to talk all things Thrice, touring, family, baseball, and more.  Riley could not have been more down to earth and open.  Riley certainly made a lifelong Thrice fan a happy guy. Make sure to check out Thrice's new album, To Be Everywhere is to Be Nowhere, and follow them on Facebo...

Well, well, well. This is the type of episode that makes this show eclectic and so much fun to do every week.  First, Rain Dove, an androgynous model whose been making massive headlines, joins us on the cast.  Sitting in with Rain, is Corey Wade from America's Next Top Model.  We had an awesome, open, and genuine conversation about gender, sexuality, expectations of models, and breaking stereotype...

We are back out on location.  This time, we are at KiltFest in New Jersey.  KiltFest is a festival that celebrates Irish and Scottish culture, great food, music and beer, and of course..kilts.  We had a blast talking to all sorts of interesting people. The best part of it all is seeing how passionate people are about their craft and art. We talk to people from Hope House Human Co #1, the Gael Scoi...

If you enjoyed Comedy Central's Roast Battle, you must enjoy the insanely funny members of the Wave. If you have no idea who they are, please do yourself a favor and google them.  Jeremiah Watkins, one of the Wave's members, joins us to discuss its origins, Roast Battles, and comedy.  This was a highly entertaining interview.   Follow Jeremiah on Twitter @jeremiahstandup and say hi! Later, our goo...

Scott's back from vacation and ready to rock.  We talk about the Olympics, Mike's girlfriend moving in and leaving him a surprise, and Bear News! Also, Mike Edison, former publisher of High Times, writer, musician, and all around intelligent, funny man joins us.  Mike talks to us about everything from his writing career, writing porn scripts, being a disappointment to his father, and the absurdity...

Back again, with another fantastic brewery!  In fact, it is my absolute favorite brewery to visit.  Nestled right in the scenic village of Lake George, it's the Adirondack Brewery.  I sit with John Carr, owner of the brewery, and talk all things craft beer, production, the Adirondacks, and Moose Whiz.  This was such a fun episode.  Listen to the whole episode to find out about Chicken Shit Bingo a...

Join us as we talk to the owner of Man Skirt Brewery, Joe Fisher.  Man Skirt Brewing is located in Hackettstown, NJ.  We discuss all things beer, business, and skirts with Joe .  Another very fun episode with a very passionate person.  Have a listen! Check out all things Man Skirt at www.manskirtbrewing.com Please follow us on twitter @VScomedy and leave us a review on iTunes.  If you do, Mike Bur...

Back again, with super interesting and talented guests.  First, from SyFy's hit series, Z Nation, Keith Allan joins us to discuss his career, America's zombie fascination, and answers fan questions.  Keith was hysterical, smart, and very fun to talk to.   Check out Keith on twitter and instagram @keithallanduh Later, fellow comedian, Glen Tickle, joins us to discuss his album release.  Please supp...

An old friend joins us on the cast today.  Andy Rivera joins us to talk about his pursuits in DJ'ing and the release of his latest single, "Hold My Drink."  Andy is an interesting dude, with a lot of talents.  We also discuss roller skating and his experiences in the world of the paranormal.   Help support Andy and his endeavors by visiting www.djAndyRivera.com  Download the single dammit! We also...

Back again boys!!!  The guys discuss all sorts of things including Scott's encounter with a former world champion boxer, a boxer fighting a bear, and a bear known to many as the "Cocaine Bear." We also have Keith Haubrich, aka Gandhi Jones, a  3x mustache world champ, on the show today.  Listen to his crazy stories competing in various mustache competitions all over the world.  Keith was surely a...

We are back with a great episode. After discussions about police shootings, black lives matter, and the downward spiral of the USA, Lillo Brancato, known for his portrayal of Cologero in "A Bronx Tale", joins us on the cast tonight.  Lillo is a talented actor who has worked with the greats,including his work on a season of "The Sopranos."  We also talk about the unfortunate events in Lillo's life...

We are back.  I promise.  Michael Burlew and I sit down and discuss gun control, the tragedy in Orlando, bi-pedal bears, and OJ Simpson.  We also play a new game where Michael Burlew shows that he is an expert on where common sayings come from.   Please follow us on iTunes and leave us a review.  If you do, Michael Burlew will make his own gun demonstration videos on Youtube.  Follow us on twitter...

Tattoo artist, Aaron Is, joins me to discuss the great fundraising effort he is putting together for the victims of the Orlando shooting. Listen to this small interview and get involved in the efforts! Donate, volunteer, participate.....you can help us make this happen! Unitedprideorlando@gmail.com  To donate or email to join the cause! Monday, June 20th this will span the globe and the proceeds w...

Well... This episode is exactly the reason I love podcasting.  Michael Burlew has always had an obsession with dogs.  Now, he is officially a man pup.  Well, in time anyway.  On this episode, we are joined by a man from Manchester, England, who goes by the name of Kaz.  He is a man pup.  Yes.  Kaz spends much of his life acting as a dog.  This actually turned out to be a fantastic, honest and open...

Life is a funny thing.  Weeks ago, we were laughing about various horrible sports anthems sung by numerous teams.  Somewhere along the line we reached out to the former captain of the 1989 Calgary Flames, Jim Peplinski, about his teams' anthem, "Red Hot".  Oddly enough, Jim was one of the only players not featured in the video. Jim gave us an awesome interview where we discussed his career, the St...

I don't even know how to describe this episode.  Thomas Thwaites, author of The Toaster Project, joins us in one our most ridiculous interviews to date.  Thomas decided to take a holiday from being a human by transforming himself into a goat.  From figuring out how to travel with a heard, to try on prosthetics, to figuring out how a human could digest grass, Thomas went full force into this projec...

This was a very special episode of the podcast.  From Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch, Captain Wild Bill Wichrowski, joins us to talk about his life as a captain, as a television star, and as one badass dude.   Wild Bill could not have been more down to earth and a pleasure to talk to.  Later, we talk about gross penguins, George Zimmerman, and Nazi Killers.   Check out all things Wild Bill at...

We are back an on location with our good friends from Demented Brewing Company.  Demented Brewing is a new brewery located in Middlesex, NJ that makes kick ass beer.  We sit down with owner, Tom Zuber, and coworker Liz Carrasquillo, and talk all things craft beer, brewing and business.  Hear how the brewery went from idea to completion.   Go checkout Demented Brewing or visit them at www.dementedb...

Yay! We're back baby.  Today, on the show, Derrick Schommer, of Common Man Cocktails, joins us to discuss his videos, his followers, his business, and his booze.  Derrick has built up a following making unique videos where he shows people how to make awesome drinks.   Check out Derrick at www.youtube.com/everydaydrinkers or see his great products at www.awesomedrinks.com Later, Paul Schissler, sta...

This was fun!  We record an episode in a super fancy, super special location.  Ok, fine.  It was Convenient Truth's director, Dom Bagnato's apartment. But, we are there to talk to his fiance, Kim Boyko, about her new EP entitled "Somebody Else". Kim is a super talented singer/songwriter.  Listen as Kim plays a few songs for the podcast.  Later, we play an embarrassing version of the Newlywed game....

Hey bitches! Fresh off a trip to New Orleans, Scott is back to discuss the anomaly in his pants, hand grenades, and the craziness of the Gay Easter Parade on Bourbon Street.  As per usual, Burlew finds a new way to weird Scott out by discussing an imaginary street from his mind called Larmey Lane.  Burlew also discusses what he thought was a near death experience. More importantly, Maurice Ashley,...