Verbal Shenanigans

Seasoned actor talks with our salty hosts. Eric Allan Kramer has been on our screens for years appearing on Rosanne, Fuller House, Seinfeld, Monk, and countless other shows. Find out how a broken pipe led to him being the first live action Thor, working with greats such as DL Hughley, Dave Chapelle, and Mel Brooks, and what he tells kids about acting.   We also talk about aggressive podcast salesm...

We are joined by longtime singer songwriter, Gary Jules.  Gary has been in the music business for decades, and is well known for his cover of Tears for Fears' "Mad World", which went on to be one of the biggest singles in the world in 2003.  We chat with Gary about everything from his early years in music, the success of "Mad World", how to follow up such success, and what Gary is up to now.  Gary...

We are joined by two of our favorite former guests, Howard Berger and Tami Lane, legendary makeup and practical effects artists.  Howard and Tami are two of the friendliest, down to earth people, who have accomplished so much in the world of film and television.  In this interview, you'll hear stories about cold calling your idol, hand modeling for Lord of the Rings, increasing the amount of blood...

In April of 2024, two podcasters went on Zoom to talk to the writer and director of the Blair Witch Project...a couple weeks later the interview went up (and sadly the podcasters did not disappear). Daniel Myrick joins us to speak of making the monumental horror film. We get details of filming in the woods and how they gave direction, when they knew it was a hit and the worldwide tour, and his cur...

This episode will make your head spin, so grab a comfy piece of cardboard as we BREAK down this episode. Team USA member Vicki Chang, aka "La Vix", gives us some time to chat as she is attempts to qualify for the Olympics in breaking. We talk on what made her want to be a b-girl, what a breaking competition looks like, and even telling her parents she was leaving her job for her dream. Root for he...

For over 30 years, Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman, have been giving audiences peak into just how weird and unique New Jersey can be.  Whether its covering a haunted house, a ghost story, folklore, or even just a person with bowling balls in their yard, Mark and Mark have been consistently entertaining their audience with their very successful semi annual magazine, Weird NJ.  Mark and Mark are humble...

Today, we are joined by Randy Edelman, world famous producer, musician, and composer.  Randy has a lengthy career with numerous accomplishments including scoring such films as Last of the Mohicans, Ghostbusters 2, Kindergarten Cop, Beethoven, and more.  Along with composing, Edelman has produced music for artists like The Carpenters, Barry Manilow, and Dionne Warwick.  Check out Randy's very impre...

If you are holding on for the next episode...that's a ten yard penalty, repeat second down. Three time Super Bowl champion for the San Francisco 49ers Randy Cross comes onto the podcast to discuss his time on the field. He talks about how football was not his first love, the bad years of the 49ers and when he knew they were good, retirement, and BBQ. Fun chat with an NFL great.   Scott also chokes...

T.S.O.L. has been a staple of the American punk rock scene for nearly 5 decades.  Through different iterations of the band, they remain active and energetic.  Today, we are joined by Jack Grisham, T.S.O.L.'s frontman.  We had a great conversation with Jack about staying creative, surviving years of drug and alcohol abuse, recording a cover album, and more.  Jack is still driven, and can deliver so...

Let's get to our next episode...hurry!!! MUSH!!! MUSH!!! This week we sit down with world champion dog sledder/musher Blayne "Buddy" Streeper. We learn about family and teamwork involved in traveling the dog sledding circuit. We learn about what it takes to win some of the biggest races like the Fur Rondy in Anchorage, Alaska. It takes a lot of time and money managing the travel as well as running...

On your mark, get set, gooooo!!!!! These two podcasters will try to entertain and interview at the same time with John Harvey, AKA Harvey from Double Dare. Hear about the extensive schedule of the show and his radio career, reminisce on the days of Nickelodeon, and Harvey leaving the entertainment business. Enjoy or take the physical challenge.    Scott also puts Burlew through the "AI Tournament...

If video killed the radio star, our podcast host should be concerned on our next guest. Music video director, Jason Goldwatch, comes onto the show to discuss his lengthy career working some of the biggest names in the business. We discuss being discovered by Spike Jonze, the give and take of working with big stars like Kanye West, Cypress Hill, Pharrell etc, the current state of music videos, and...

We are joined by New Jersey native, DRMAGDN.  DRMAGN is a cyborg drummer and dj who has accomplished some amazing things through drumming, mixing, and performing.  His talent has led him to the Winter Olympics, Lollapalooza, Carnegie Hall,  and Royal Albert Hall.  His most recent remix features an up and coming band, The Beatles. and their hit song "Something".  Make sure to check out DRMAGDN and...

In tradition of World Record breakers, we present to you our next guest coming to the stage. We chat with "Mr Showtime" David Scott on the work into breaking the world record for longest comedy set by an individual. We dive into his journey from starting his journey into comedy, the setup and help needed to attempt the record, and his continued love of the stage. The only thing better than our cha...

Our American Gladiators expose' continues as we bring on Jim Kalafat Starr, aka Laser.  Jim gave us a fantastic interview where we discussed "Muscles and Mayhem", Jim's football career, reinventing himself after Gladiators, and more.  Make sure to check out the Gladiators documentary on Netflix and give Jim a follow.     We also play a podcast based trivia game that we call the "Pyramid", Scott ta...

Fresh off the critically acclaimed documentary, Muscles and Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators, we are joined by Ice herself, Lori Fetrick.  Not only do we discuss fat gladiators, Lori gave us a great interview where we dive into all thing Gladiators, life after the show, her thoughts on the documentary, and what Lori is up to these days.  Make sure to check out the documentary,...

Merry Christmas everybody!  We are back with our most anticipated yearly episode, the 2023 Christmas Spectacular!  So, grab some cocoa, light the fire place, and gather around for what might be our most festive episode yet.  First, Mike must play a grueling game that takes him through a multiverse of Christmas events.  Will he ruin Christmas forever?   Later, we are joined by the creator of "Grand...

World traveler and thrill seeker meets two guys stuck in a basement recording a podcast. Host of Uncharted Adventure and the YouTube channel Fearless and Far comes onto our podcast. He has spent all his life traveling the globe meeting local tribes, living on the land, and challenging himself. Some amazing stories about his Covid travels, angering a small European town, and what excites him will f...

Sci Fi star, horror star, stunt expert all in one interview this week. Actress Patricia Tallman comes onto the cast this week to chat about her career. We dive into her thoughts on the SAG aftra strike ending, her relationship with George A Romero leading to playing Barbara in the Night of the Living Dead remake, and working on the Star Trek and Babylon 5 series at the same time. Enjoy our pleasan...

We are with up and coming country and hip hop artist, Kendall Tucker.  Fresh off of his release of "Dragging Me Down" with  Jelly Roll, Kendall joins us to discuss he musical upbringing, his upcoming album, and his commitment to music.  Kendall is a really genuine guy with a great perspective on trying to enter the industry.  Make sure to check out Kendall's music today!   We also discuss some leg...

We are back with the Jared Weeks of the successful rock band, Saving Abel.  For the past 20 years, Saving Abel have managed to continue to make new music, tour the world, and keep their fans happy.  Jared was a great interview as we delved into his long journey into sobriety, the longevity of the band, and his new outlook on his life and the band.  Check out the band's new song, "Fire", and keep a...

It's that time of year.  The annual Verbal Shenanigans Halloween episode has dropped!  Welcome to the Jaws podcast where we wish our hosts would shut theirs. Film maker David Bigelow joins our podcast to discuss his upcoming documentary Making the Monster, telling the stories from Martha’s Vineyard during the production of Jaws. Find out how a day doing extra work led to this project around the gr...

After checking in that IPA on Untappd, go over to iTunes and leave us a review, would ya?  Today, we are joined by Greg Avola.  Greg is a entrepreneur who is responsible for creating the biggest app in the world of craft beer, Untappd.  Greg is a really unique and interesting guy, who has had his hands in so many profitable, game changing apps.  Stay tuned to see what Greg is up to next.   We also...

There will be a quiz at the end of the show, so take notes…ok there is no quiz but believe me you wanna take good notes. Stephanee Beggs shows us that. She started documenting her studying process on social media, which led to her starting her Etsy business RNExplained selling her note sheets to students, and that led her making the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. We chat about her rise of popularity, ho...

Today, we are joined by our friends from the south, comedians Trae Crowder and Corey Ryan Forrester.  You may recognize Trae from his viral videos on "The Liberal Network" and Corey Ryan Forrester from his standup comedy and his alter ego, the "Buttercream Dream."  The comedy duo joins in suport of their new book, “ Round Here and Over Yonder: A Front Porch Travel Guide by Two Progressive Hillbill...