Verbal Shenanigans

Today we are joined by David Wimbish of the North Carolina indie-pop ban, The Collection.  With their new release, How to Survive and Ending, the Collection is gearing up for a new US tour.  David is a super talented musician.  We talk about the formation of the band, the recording of the new album, and some great experiences had in his time with the band.  Go check out The Collection today.   We...

2 MC's and one DJ.  And today, were getting down with no delay.  Mix Master Mike whatcha got to say? Today we are thrilled to have the legendary champion behind the turntables Mix Master Mike join us. We get to sit down and chat with him on his days competing in DJ battles, to the efforts he puts into mixing his beats, as well as his time with the Beastie Boys. Mike was such a laid back interestin...

This is a BAD episode.  In fact, our guest today is celebrating 50 years of Bad, Bad to the Bone that is.  That's right, rock legend, George Thorogood joins us to discuss his amazing longevity, what life in rock and roll is like, and even his love of the New York Mets.  George is still full of energy and passion, and is exceptionally witty.  Make sure to check out George Thorogood and the Destroye...

Grip up, strap on, this episode is Over the Top. Across the table from us this week is multi national and world arm wrestling champion Monster Michael Todd. Michael was entertaining and joy to speak with. Tune in as we talk about the training involved, the injuries he sustained, comparisons to the UFC, and having a household of arm wrestling champs in the family.   We also discuss what it would be...

Batboy found guest hosting the Verbal Shenanigans podcast. Sounds unbelievable I know, but our next guest is capable of making that headline. CEO & Editor in Chief of the Weekly World News Greg D’Alessandro comes on our podcast to chat about taking over the tabloid, the expansion of the brand into movies, and status on bringing the magazine back out to stores. Listen in and tell us how much better...

Want some juicy gossip? Word on the street is Verbal Shenanigans has a huge guest this week. The original celebrity blogger Perez Hilton gives us the dirt on the rise of his blog, hanging with and reporting on big names of Hollywood, legal ramifications of gossip, and what does a Perez Hilton Christmas looks like.   We also talk about Damar Hamlin, discuss our new sponsors, and play a game of "God...

Ring in the New Year with a person with 2 championship rings. Earl “The Twirl” Cureton is a former NBA champion with the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets. We talk about his career starting in college with Dick Vitale, discuss his longevity, the differences in today’s game, and hear about his connection with the community work in Detroit. We also discuss the past year, Burlew fills us in on a...

Merry Christmas everybody!  The cast has dropped just in time to listen as you finish wrapping socks and underwear.  We return with this year's annual Christmas Spectacular and it's chock full of festive nonsense.  We grow our Christmas spirt by covering the important topics like best and wost presents, the exchange of ridiculous presents, play a difficult holiday movie trivia game, and Mike is fo...

And now, we dance!  This week, we are joined by viral sensation and master of fancy footwork, Zeb Ross.  You may have seen Zeb explode on social media with his unique dance style, his contageous smile, and endless swagger.  We discuss the hostory of clogging, his sudden success, his family's dance traditions, and his recent appearance on the CMA's with Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan.  Zeb is a very...

Play it. Dig it. Share it. Bop it.  Today, we are joined by toy creator and designer, Daniel Klitsner.  Daniel has worked for decades to design and create children's toys.  You might be familiar with one of his biggest toys, Bop It.  As Bop It turns 25 years old, we sat down and discussed everything from the design and creation process of kid's toys, the genesis of Bop It, its success, and how Dan...

A man who hunts exotic game has two jackasses staring in front of him. Tonight we talk with the Sporting Chef Scott Leysath who has hosting shows on the Outdoor Channel for over a decade on hunting and preparing exotic game. We have a laid back conversation on his journey to the kitchen and television, his thoughts on other chef shows, and the adventures in traveling the world hunting and cooking...

Back to weekly episodes (we’ll see for how long) here on the Verbal Shenanigans podcast!! We are joined by two amazing people with the goal to help women, Dr. Nicole LaBeach and  Crystal Khalil. Dr Nicole is a relationship doctor who also hosts the show Put a Ring On it on OWN. Crystal is a former executive with Porsche. We discuss Woman Unlimited as they assist with woman in growing their value i...

We bring you a very medieval episode to you today.  We are joined by Sean Holland, Zack Shelton, Alex Evans, and Nick Kingsbury of Legion of Honor, STL.  The guys give us some insight into the viscious, unique world of armored combat.  From what it's like to nail someone with a sword, to what why one would volunteer in this dangeorus sport, we cover it all.  We disuss everything from the cost of a...

Don’t walk like an Egyptian…THRASH LIKE ONE!!! We are joined by Karl Sanders, lead singer of the death metal band Nile. We discuss his love Egyptian history and Egyptian death metal, what is metal like during the pandemic, what keeps him motivated, and his latest solo album Saurian Apocalypse that came out this year.   We also talk about Burlew's rona, a failed Disney trip, Dahmer, and Aaron Judge...

Drowning Pool has been playing heavy music for over 25 years and they have no intentions on slowing down.  As they are set to release their new album "Strike  A Nerve" on September 30th, we are joined by guitarist C.J. Pierce and  and vocalist, Jasen Moreno.  We had an awesome conversation that ranged from topics such as carrying on with new members, having an album delayed due to Covid,  the long...

You know that phrase the grass is greener on the other side….our guest tonight would really know that answer. We talk with world record holder Brad Hauter who rode a lawnmower from Atlanta to Los Angeles. We had a blast chatting with him on the setup of the trip, the fun and less fun moments, and the insane story of why the trip stopped shorter than their goal. Check out Brad’s show Coop Dreams on...

We're back baby!  We are joined by jersey rock legend, the head of the long time rock band, Monster Magnet!  Dave has been writing trippy rock music for nearly 4 decades, and continues to be a beacon of authenticity with his vulnerable discussion, his perspective on rock music, and his goals of making art that he still enjoys.  Dave was a great interview, and continues to be a great musician.  Hav...

Shark week maybe over, but Verbal Shenanigans is going to have you excited to sleep with the fishes one more time. Fabien Cousteau has been exploring the seas all his life as an explorer, a conservationist, and TV and film personality. We get insights from him on living this life with grandfather Jacques and father Jean-Michel, discuss the sensationalism in television, breaking world records under...

Our next guest risks her life for the big screen, now she risks our sanity joining our podcast. Actress and stunt woman Rochelle Okoye has done work for the X-Men, the Flash, Batwoman, and many other movie and TV shows. We chat with her on getting into stunt work, her injury that jeopardized her career, and the culture amongst stunt workers. Enjoy this fun laid back talk with an amazing performer...

Alright baseball fans, especially you Yankees fans, this one is for you.  We are joined by long time Yankee beat reporter, Sweeny Murti.  You can hear Sweeny on WFAN covering every move the Yankees make, along with every up and down within the season.  Sweeny has been a mainstay in the sports world for decades, and continues to cover the Yankees with passion, intellect, and talent.  Sweeny provide...

We are back! Life gets in the way sometimes, so we've been off,  but we have a whole slew of great new episodes on the way.  And today, is a huge one.  Fergal Lawler, of the Cranberries, joins us to discuss his amazing music career, playing with The Cranberries, Dolores O'Riordan, and more.  Fergal was down to earth, funny, and full of great insight. It was an honor to sit down and chat with the d...

It's been a few years since we checked in with Zane Lamprey, but, today he returns to the podcast.  The well known tv host, drink connoisseur, and now stand up comedian joins us to talk about his tour, his full time commitment to stand up, and life on the road.  Make sure to check out his classic shows, 3 Sheets, Drinking Made Easy, and Chugg before catching his live act at a brewery near you. Als...

We’ve had boxers, mma stars, wrestlers, now Verbal Shenanigans gives you the next level in fighting….pillow fighters. CEO of the Pillow Fight Championship Steve Williams talks to us about the initial designs of the league, the work on figuring out the pillows, and the excitement building from the league. Check out their events on Fite.tv and learn more on our show   We also talk about Mike's fruit...

We're back!  Today, we are joined by Linden Porco.  Linden is a Canadian dwarf actor who has starred in movies like Little Big Man, The Leprechaun Returns,  and Cult of Chucky.  Linden gives us great insight into his career, breaking the mold of dwarf actors, and dealing with cartilage hair hypoplasia.  Linden was a gret guest, with a great sense of humor.  Check it out!   We are also joined by a...

You may have recently seen outrageous, outlandish clips of the Savannah Bananas making baseball fun and unique all over the country.  The Bananas do it all: flaming bats, pitchers on stilts, to choregraphed dance breaks.  Today, we sit down with Kyle Luigs, pitcher and long time Banana, and chat about all things Banana baseball.  From unique rules, to competition, to the creative process of making...