Verbal Shenanigans

Tonight, we find out if it is harder to last four rounds with our guest or 300 episodes with us. Verbal Shenanigans smashes pass a new milestone with a huge guest. Eric “Butterbean” Esch gives us a few minutes on the show talking about his humble starts going pro while still building mobile homes, his biggest fights in the ring, crossing over from boxing to kickboxing and wrestling, and some of th...

Today, we are joined by blues and folk singer/songwriter, Ruthie Foster.  Ruthie has been making amazing music for several decades and continues to bring her flavor of the blues to the masses.  Ruthie has been nominated for several grammy's and continues to innovate and create new music.  Make sure to check out Ruthie's latest release, "Live at the Paramount." We also discuss the horrendous case o...

Today, we are joined by Michael E. Reynolds.  Mike is an American architect who is based out of New Mexico. He is well known for his construction and design of "earthships".  Earthships are completely sustainable passive solar houses.  Mike has challenged the status quo  and has gone on to build amazing green homes out of things like tires, bottles, and cans. Mike was funny, unique, and remarkably...

The Verbal Shenanigans guarantee we will always entertain and fight to uncover the biggest conspiracies (guarantee voided in most states and countries). Tonight we investigate the flat earth with producer Toby Brusseau. Toby produced the documentary of “Mad Mike” Hughes, who built a homemade rocket to prove the Earth was flat. Hear how Toby got in touch with Mike, the stories on the production of...

We are back!  And today, we are joined by well known former boxer and actor, Jack O'Halloran!  You may recognize Jack from his time in the ring with the likes of George Foreman, his role on Dragnet, or portraying Non in the Superman movies.  We discuss Jack's acting career, his time in boxing, his family's mob connections, and his new book.  Check it out! We also talk about a really boring intervi...

Today, we go down under yet again!  From Australia, we are joined by three young siblings who make up the band, The Buckleys.  The Buckleys didn't realize they were entering a contest at a festival and ended up winning. And then they get signed to INXS's label, Petrol Records.  The Buckleys were fun to talk to.  We talked about how they are surviving the pandemic, what it is like playing with your...

In these uncertain times, we need to we stay calm and at ease. Let Verbal Shenanigans help you out with by chatting with a murderous clown. Tonight we talk with David Howard Thornton, AKA Art the Clown from the Terrifier movie series. We dive into David background in entertainment, what it’s like on the set of a gruesome horror movie, and  when he realized the popularity of the movie and Art. Davi...

We have had some great guests this year, so our next guest has some big shoes to fill, or should we say BigFeet??? Tonight’s guest is Cliff Barackman, a researcher from the TV Series “Finding Bigfoot”. Cliff tells us what drew him into the field of Sasquatch exploration. We chat about filming the show and meeting his wife, some of the many adventures he has been on, how close has he come to seeing...

Oh, you have certainly seen our guest along the way.  From classic movies like Escape From Alcatraz, to comedic performances in Billy Madison and Seinfeld, to Home Alone, and even classic television like Breaking Bad, Larry Hankin has done it all.  We talk to Larry about anything and everything ranging from his early years as a stand up comic opening for Miles Davis, to working with amazing direct...

Today we chat with comedian and actress Jamie Linn Watson, better known as the Sprintern in the Sprint commercials. Jamie gives us her background in her performance and improv career, chats about the audition process for the commercial, and her first meeting with Paul (AKA the “Can You Hear Me Now” guy). We also dive into the drawbacks of fame as we chat about the internet’s fandom for her feet an...

Sometimes, genuine conversation brightens your day.  After a bad day, our day was brightened by talking to Toby Philpott. Toby is an English puppeteer, best known for his work in motion picture animatronics during the 1980s in such films as The Dark Crystal and Return of the Jedi. Toby was insightful, genuine, and hilarious.  We talk about everything from puppeteering  Jabba the Hutt, Toby's early...

We are joined by returning guest, Coach Jim Johnson.  You may remember clips of Coach Johnson on ESPN when he put his autistic manager, J-Mac into a basketball game and he shot the light out.  Since then, Coach has gone on to become an accomplished author, motivational speaker, and advocate for inclusion.  We discuss Jim's work with teaching leadership, we get an update on J-Mac, and we talk baske...

Oh, no big deal,we are just chatting with legends today. We have the pleasure of talking with Doug "Cosmo" Clifford, drummer for the one and only Creedence Clearwater Revival.  We talked about everything from the early days of Creedence, to playing 25 years with Revisited, what Woodstock was like, and more.  We also talk about Doug's re release of his  album,  Magic Window, a solo album he recorde...

Today we will be talking with Kathi Tait, AKA The Bald Warrior. Kathi is an author, speaker, & transformative coach. Kathi will be discussing her struggles growing up after a family tragedy and developing Alopecia that led her in starting the Bald Warrior Movement to educate people on fighting social norms surrounding body image. We discuss when she gained her confidence, illness stereotypes, love...

  Today, we are joined by blind artist, John Bramblitt.  John was a simply, amazing guest.  John lost his eyesight years ago, but carried on to make some truly amazing art. John Bramblitt is ranked as the #1 blind painter in the world and is currently the only blind muralist in the world [1] with murals in New York and Dallas. He began painting after losing his sight in 2001 after a series of seve...

More bonus content! Today, we are joined by Kyle Croxall, a Red Bull Crashed Ice athlete.  If you haven't seen crashed ice, you really need to go on Youtube immediately.  We talk with Kyle about the growth of the sport, how he balances being a firefighter and an athlete, and where the sport is heading.  Make sure to go check out Kyle today.   We also talk quarantine, Burlew's early days of inventi...

  We are joined by make up and special effects legend, Howard Berger.  Howard's resume is undeniably amazing.  Whether it's the Walking Dead,  Breaking Bad,  the Chronicles of Narnia, Kill Bill, countless legendary horror movies, or even the upcoming Space Jam 2, Howard's fingerprints are all over these films.  Howard was funny, smart, and had endless amazing bits of conversation ranging from his...

Today, we bring more bonus content as we all work our way through this quarantine together.  We go down under to talk to Eliza Klatt of the band Eliza and the Delusionals.  We talk to our new Australian friend about the origins of the band, touring with Silversun Pickups, and what the quarantine is like in Australia.  Eliza was fun, charming, and  really fun to talk to.  Go check out their new alb...

Today, Verbal Shenanigans morphs into a true crimepodcast on a very special episode. Today, we chat with Jenny Carrieri as she tells us her heart felt story about Jody LeCornu, her twin sister, being murdered. She gives details about the facts of the case, the issues in the investigation, and why after 24 years the case is still open. We discuss Jenny’s feelings on the law enforcement, the rumors...

We hope that all of listeners are healthy and safe out there.  Today, we talk a lot about our thoughts on the Covid 19 epidemic, quarantine, and where we all go from here.  But, in true Verbal Shenanigans fashion, we interview a lady famous for making enormous cheese sculpture.  We are joined by Sarah Kauffman, world renowned cheese sculptor.  Sarah has made cheese sculptures of all sizes, for peo...

During the apocalypse, it is important to stay entertained.  So join us and have a listen to this great episode of the show.  Today, we are joined by Ted Giannoulas, aka the world famous San Diego Chicken. We talk about the origins of the chicken, what it was like to become an icon, and all of the numerous places the chicken went.   A true sports icon! This was a really fascinating interview.  Che...

Today, we are joined by Coach Lee Allan and scrum half, Eamonn Matthews, of the new professional rugby team out of Atlanta, Rugby ATL.  We talk all things rugby, growing the sport in USA, what it is like to play and work for a brand new franchise, and more.  We also learn about Lee Allan's amazing instagram handle.  Go check out Rugby ATL today.   We also talk about the awkwardness of puberty, wha...

One of our favorite guests returns for the 3rd time.  Kirby Chambliss, Red Bull pilot, gives us another really unique, interesting, and fun interview.  Kirby continues to really bring insight into a world we know very little about, each time we interview him.  Hear all about stunts, aviation, and what Kirby does outside of the aircraft.  Just google Kirby Chambliss, and I guarantee you will find s...

Today, we fufill our cohost Mike's Dukes of Hazzard fantasies.  We are joined by the one and only, Tom Wopat, aka, Luke Duke.  We discuss Tom's early career, his time with the Dukes of Hazzard, and some of the amazing acting gigs Tom has done, includng a role in Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained".   Tom is also an accomplished musician.  Check out his new album, "Wopat", today.   We also talk...

Happy President's Day everyone!  Also known as, a well deserved Monday off.  Well, for the 3rd time, the ever fascinating, Zoltan Istvan joins Verbal Shenanigans.  Zoltan, an advocate for the advancement of science and technology, is running for president in 2020..on the Republican ticket.  Yes, you read that right.  Zoltan is so interesting, intelligent, and honest.  We talk robotics, politics, a...