Verbal Shenanigans

Our guest today is the man who literally holds the keys to some of the most iconic music in history. Mark Linett is a three-time Grammy-winning producer and audio engineer, he's worked with legends like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane's Addiction, and Randy Newman. But you know him best as the sonic architect for The Beach Boys' incredible catalog—the one who gave us the definitive stereo mix of P...

We sit down with a true living legend, Parks Bonifay. From being the youngest person ever to waterski at just six months old to becoming arguably the most influential wakeboarder of all time, Parks has redefined water sports. We dive into his decades-long career—covering X-Games gold, pioneering new tricks, the wildest Red Bull stunts, and his time with the Jackass crew. Hear the untold stories fr...

Between being in Thursday, L.S. Dunes, and touring my My Chemical Romance, I'm not sure how Tucker Rule found the time to chat with us.  Tucker is a killer drummer, great guy, and an awesome story teller.  We dive into everything from the life balance involved with being with 3 awesome bands, the mentality of drumming in everything from boys bands, to Dancing with the Stars,  to heavy music, and t...

Another great show for you this week. We not just whistling Dixie, but our guest may. This week we talk with two time world champion, the whistling diva Carole Anne Kaufman. We get into the work and competition in musical whistling. We chat about the whistling community, the work, the different styles, and the upcoming documentary Whistle. Carole was a joy to talk with and you can check her out at...

For the 4th time, we are thrilled to bring back US soccer legend, and now Emmy award winning broadcaster, Marcelo Balboa, back on to the podcast.  We dive into everything from the excitement of the growing MLS, the expectation of the US men's team, the problems with youth soccer, and even a trip down memory lane with some gear talk.  Check it out!     We also hear listen to some classic Burlew cli...

Here is a little bonus content for our fellow football fans from two arm chair quarterbacks.  Every year, we give a prediction on both Giants and Commanders upcoming year, and give our Super Bowl picks for the season. 

Don't turn your back on this podcast, You might wind up in a body bag! Tonight, we talk with ESPN reporter and author Marc Raimondi. Along with his coverage of MMA and the Atlanta Falcons, Marc wrote the book Say Hello To the Bad Guys : How Professional Wrestling's New World Order Changed America. We go in depth into wrestling stories, the effects on everything from fashion to politics, and deep d...

I know we're out there, somewhere out there.  But today, we reel it in to interview the frontman of Our Lady Peace, Raine Maida.  Our Lady Peace has been making music for over 30 years and continue to change their sound and experiment musically.  Raine is a very unique, up front, and honest guy, who gave us a great interview about the history of the band, the secrets to the band's longevity, his c...

End of summer and Labor Day caught up with us, so today we put together a flashback to some ofthe great games we've played over the last year.  The games are a huge part of the cast, so here are 3 that made us chuckle.  Back to your regularly scheduled program next week!   Game 1 :"Is it Blind or is Melon" from episode 515 with Christopher Thorn Game 2 : But Stuff" from episode 516 with Monique Po...

Today, the metal gods shine down on the podcast as we welcome Helloween frontman, Andi Deris to the show.  For over 30 years, Andi has helped make Helloween a global metal act with legions of loyal fans.  Andi is laid back, funny, and honest guy, who gave us a great interview about the longevity of the band, his life in music, his woodworking talent, and a peak into the new album, "Giants and Mons...

We sky dive right into a killer episode this week, with RedBull skydiver, Jeffrey Provenzano.  Jeff, not only a skydiver, but a wingsuit flyer, BASE jumper, HALO jumper, and stuntman, has been an innovator in the sport for decades and is responsible for some of the world's most mesmerizing stunts, ranging from skydiving among fireworks, flying in a wingsuit through Mahattan, or freefalling strappe...

Being dumb is in our DNA.  However, our guest has used the study of DNA to solve numerous missing person's cases across the world.  Dr Colleen Fitzpatrick tells us about her career in forensic genetic genealogy which resulted in solving cold cases such as the Phoenix Canal Murders and the Sarah Yarborough Homicide.  Have a listen as Colleen explains her discoveries, working with authorities and th...

Ketchup with the show, relish Scott as he calls Burlew a mustard and enjoy our next guest. This week we chew the fat with long time veteran of Major League Eating Crazy Legs Conti. We go over how not getting a Super Bowl ticket led to him setting a record in oyster eating. We also go over the evolution of the Nathan’s Hot Dog competition, his training, his work in film and television, and so much...

Do we have another interesting guest this week? OHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHH! You probably would not know who some random guy named Aaron is,  but you would recognize his cosplay personality the Machoverse who you can see at conventions and wrestling events as Macho Man Randy Savage. We chat about his love of the character and wrestler, dressing up on the streets and vacation, and participating in subway wr...

Our podcast pairs wonderfully with breakfast, so let’s have the most important meal of the day together this morning at a little place called Tiffany's. We sit down with the lead singer of Deep Blue Something, Todd Pipes, and discuss making music with his brother, riding the wave of their hit song Breakfast at Tiffany's, frustrations with lawsuits, and returning from their hiatus with their, new a...

July brings parades, BBQ meat, burning in the sun, and even Christmas, so we got a guest involved in all of that and then some. John Law grew up around art and pranking which led to a grouping of amazing life stories. From the Cacophony Society, to meat parades, to creating Burning Man and Santacon. We barely scratched the surface of this free spirit and his amazing life. Come listen to some amazi...

When listening to our show for a few minutes, listeners usually make up their minds and they start packing. However, today is different.  Join us for an engaging episode with Miles Zuniga, guitarist and co-vocalist of Fastball, the band behind '90s hits "The Way" and "Out of My Head." Miles dives into the origin stories behind their iconic songs, navigating the evolving  and sometimes depressing m...

In this episode, Jock Bartley, founding member and guitarist of the legendary 1970s soft rock band Firefall, joins the show to discuss the band's storied career, including hits like "You Are the Woman" and "Just Remember I Love You." Bartley shares insights on Firefall’s latest albums, Friends & Family and Friends & Family 2, which feature covers of classic songs by bands like Fleetwood Ma...

So excited to bring this one to you today.  For the second time, Travis Stever, guitarist of Coheed and Cambria and L.S. Dunes, joins us on the podcast.  Travis is both hilarious and intelligent, and one hell of of guitar player.  We dive deep into everything from balancing two bands, balancing personal and family life while touring, the creative process, and what the state of of Coheed is over 20...

Today, we have a lumberchat with Matt Slingerland, a competitive lumberjack and standout competitor at the STIHL Timbersports U.S. Championship. We dive into a whole lot with Matt, including growing up in a lumberjack legacy, the life of a competitive lumberjack, the future of the sport, preparing to compete, and what it's like to be on team USA.  Matt was a great interview, and fun laid back guy....

This week is sure to make you start skanking in your living room.  In this vibrant episode, we chat with Monique Powell, the spirited frontwoman of ska-punk icons Save Ferris. Monique dives into the band’s journey from DIY roots to their ‘90s hit “Come On Eileen,” sharing tales of legal battles, their triumphant return with new singles like “Get Dancing,” and her enduring passion for music. A must...

People say that listening to our show is like watching bottles gather rain.  But not today! Join us for an exclusive chat with Christopher Thorn, guitarist and co-founder of '90s alt-rock legends Blind Melon! We dive into the band’s rise with hits like “No Rain" and why it was a double edged sword, the creative process behind their iconic albums, and the legacy of Shannon Hoon. Christopher shares...

We are going out of this world this week as we sit down with Lord Buckethead, the galaxy’s favorite bucket-wearing political satirist! Out of retirement for our show, Lord Buckethead joins to chat about taking on UK prime ministers to viral fame, he shares cosmic wit, manifesto gems, and intergalactic takes on Earth’s chaos.    David Hughes, writer and film critic, who is the current Lord Buckethe...

We've never used a blimp to promote our show, but our guest certainly has used one to promote his. Only, his show featured Pink Floyd.  Today, we are joined by the legendary, Paul Rappaport, aka "Rap".  With over 30 years at Columbia Records, Paul has worked with everybody from Pink Floyd, to Bob Dylan, to Bruce Springsteen, to the Rolling Stones.  We cover a lot with Paul from his early career, t...

We love bringing on young, up and coming artists on the show, and this week, we do just that with England's own, Luke Marzec.  Luke is a multitalented musician,  who plays saxophone, violin, piano, and more, who also possesses the voice of an old soul.  His music is both unique and familiar at the same time, and is sure to gain traction with new audiences.  Hear all about Luke's upbringing, his mu...