Verbal Shenanigans
by Verbal Shenanigans
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About this podcast
Verbal Shenanigans is a show that seeks out passionate people. Each week, the guys chat with guest from all walks of live, from artists to athletes, chefs to a hippo attack survivors. Join Scott,and cohost, Mike, for comical banter, funny games, and amazing guests. Life is funny. Laugh at it.
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- #588- MC Lars, Hosting a Southern Gentleman, and the Cask of Burlewtillado · 1 h 28 min · Episode 591The pioneer of post-punk laptop rap himself, MC Lars, joins the show! We dive into the origins of nerdcore, the art of independent music hustle, literature-inspired hip-hop, and…
- #587- Rhonda Shear, The Grandfathering Era, and Questionable Clayfacing · 1 h 29 min · Episode 590We hope you stay up all night listening to our latest offering. She kept America entertained every Friday night on USA Network’s USA Up All Night—and now late-night queen…
- #586- The 2026 Halloween Extravaganza · 2 h 36 min · Episode 589It is absolutely one of our favorite times of the year. Time for the annual Verbal Shenanigans Halloween Extravaganza! Hold on to your seats as we put Mike, Dom, and Harry…
- #585- Emad Aloyoubi, The German Sleep Police, and Sexual Diarrhea · 1 h 32 min · Episode 588Today on Verbal Shenanigans, we sit down with actor, podcaster, entrepreneur, and former athlete , Emad Alayoubi. We discuss everything from a forced football retirement , to…
- #584- Walking Couple America, Burlewsuary, and the Velcro Giants Wallet · 1 h 32 min · Episode 587Our guests have walked 500 miles, and they will walk 500 more. Torin and Paige Rouse are the Walking America Couple with a goal of walking across all 50 states. We got to speak…
- #583- Ron Wasserman, Mike Tomlin's Wonderful World, and Articulating Molecules · 1 h 36 min · Episode 586Today on Verbal Shenanigans, we are joined by the genius responsible for some of the most iconic, face-melting, and unforgettable theme songs in television history: Ron…
- #582- Gregory Scott Cummins Returns, Verbal Thomas Shenanigans, and Family Dollar Birth Control · 1 h 30 min · Episode 585On this episode of Verbal Shenanigans, we sit down again with veteran actor Gregory Scott Cummins, best known as the intimidating, unblinking, and legendary Luther McDonald—Mac’s…
- #581- Kevin Lyman, The Enveloper, and Hanks Spanks · 1 h 30 min · Episode 584On this episode of Verbal Shenanigans, we sit down with festival pioneer Kevin Lyman, the founder and visionary behind the legendary Vans Warped Tour. Kevin breaks down how he…
- #580- Dave Fortman, Matlock Mike, and Oral Viagra · 1 h 24 min · Episode 583We love our guests, but he hates everything about you. Guitarist and music producer Dave Fortman comes on the cast as we chat about his music playing for the band Ugly Kid Joe…
- #579- Richard Hatch Returns, Scomping it up, and The Dictator of the Chattanooga Bounce Houses · 1 h 42 min · Episode 582Today, for the second time, we welcome the original Survivor winner, Richard Hatch, to the show. We discuss everything from Richard's court case, fighting for justice over 20…
- #578- "Rudy" Ruettiger , The Extreme Fart Extension Pack, and the Greatest EBUG of All Time · 1 h 38 min · Episode 581Growing up, you may have found yourself chanting this man’s name in front of your tv. Today, we get the pleasure of bringing that man, the Notre Dame legend,Daniel Ruettiger, aka…
- #577- Andrew Cotton, Burlew's Butt Frog, and Badminton and Chill · 1 h 59 min · Episode 580He swapped fixing pipes in North Devon for towing into 80-foot avalanches of water in Nazaré, Portugal. He's a Red Bull big-wave charger, a disaster survivor, and one of the…
- #576- Keith "The Rockstar" Richardson, Nancy Pantsies, and the Mysteries of FUN weekend · 1 h 29 min · Episode 579This week's guest is an absolute warrior who has logged over thirty professional MMA fights, served his country in the United States Marine Corps, and went on an absolute tear in…
- #575- David Watson, The King of the Jail, and The Buttcheek Canon · 1 h 29 min · Episode 578Today on Verbal Shenanigans, we’re joined by David Watson, the founder of Redemption Club. After serving nearly a decade behind bars across three different countries, David took…
- #574- Kaleo Wassman of Pepper, Hanksgiving, and Broke Ordinary Middle Aged Turtles · 1 h 25 min · Episode 577Our next guest is an absolute titan of the reggae-rock scene, a community builder, and a man whose voice has served as the ultimate soundtrack to summer for over twenty-five…
- #573-Rochelle Okoye Returns, Klopp Klopp Fizz Fizz, and Skin Tag Fishing · 1 h 27 min · Episode 576Of all the stunts she has done, our next guest most insane feat is probably coming back on the show. She is a former world-class gymnast, a former fighter, a champion fitness…
- #572- The July 4th Father's Day Special · 3 h 9 min · Episode 575Who’s your daddy? Well we got three contestants who will be fighting to show you which Father Know’s Best. It’s Verbal Shenanigans first ever Father Day game (yeah we know it’s…
- #571-Allan Trautman, The Good Work of Arsonists, and Tweezing Dog Teets · 1 h 33 min · Episode 574Our guest keeps yelling for Brains…but he ain’t gonna find any with our two hosts. This week the gang brings on actor Allan Trautman to talk about working with Jim Henson and the…
- #570-Paul Leary of the Butthole Surfers, Toothgrindr. and Shitty Gallagher · 1 h 41 min · Episode 573Our guest this week is a foundational architect of alternative rock and one of the most wonderfully unhinged guitar heroes to ever pick up the instrument. As the co-founder and…
- #569-TrevsChirps, A Wild Week of Sports, and Burlhausen · 1 h 39 min · Episode 572Folks, we’ve talked about heckling on this show before, but today’s guest has turned it into an actual art form. He is the creator of TrevsChirps, and he has single-handedly…
- #568- Nili Brosh, Creepy Comics, and Axe or Ailment · 1 h 20 min · Episode 571Our next guest is an absolute titan of modern guitar. She is a Berklee College of Music graduate who went from tearing up the solo underground to sharing stages with icons like…
- #567- Noel Philips, The Art-Paca Festival, and Mysterious Ryobi Salesman of Sloatsburg · 1 h 20 min · Episode 570Your podcast pilots have turned on the fasten seatbelt sign. Please remain seated as we deal with the audio turbulence that is the Verbal Shenanigans podcast. Your in flight…
- #566- Mojo Thunder, Hanging with Larry The Cable Guy, and Dong Day · 1 h 34 min · Episode 569Some of our favorite interviews are with upcoming artists whose work we love. Today is exactly that. In this episode of Verbal Shenanigans, we rock out with Sean Sullivan and…
- #565- Jim Jinkins, Burlew's Ball Gag, and Re Peeing Yourself · 1 h 30 min · Episode 568In today's episode, we bang on a trashcan with the incredible Jim Jinkins. If you grew up in the 90's, Doug was probably on your television in the living room. We dive into…
- #564-Vincent Paterson, The Bastion of Knowledge, and Drunk Firemen · 1 h 42 min · Episode 567We are not gonna dance around the subject. We choreographed another great interview to lock step into. From Broadway, to film, to the Super Bowl, Vincent Paterson has directed…
- #563- Atreyu's Porter McKnight, The Illiterate Supremacist, and Heckle Holes · 1 h 33 min · Episode 566For the 3rd time, our guest today is a visual artist, a graphic designer, and the powerhouse bassist for Atreyu, Porter Mcknight. Porter is a down to earth, genuine person, who…
- #562-Tommy Greene, The Mets Blow, and Mikey Dash · 1 h 28 min · Episode 565What is red, white, green, and puts fear into batters? No, it is not Burlew’s Phanatic cosplay, it’s the next guest on our show. Tommy Greene pitched 8 season with the Braves…
- #561- Chris Poland, Succulence, and Horrifying Hand Towels · 1 h 27 min · Episode 564In a world of shredders, our guest today is a surgeon. Known for a legato style, he has spent decades pushing the boundaries of what a guitar can do. Whether he was redefining…
- #560- Tonino Baliardo, Bear Poop Beer, and the Nasty P's · 1 h 33 min · Episode 563Today, we bring two very unique guests to the show. "For over 40 years, the Gipsy Kings have been the soundtrack to our most vibrant memories. At the heart of that journey is…
- #559- Alan Shayne, Mannequin Boobs, and the 9/11 musical · 1 h 45 min · Episode 562What an honor it is to chat with this week's guest. He has walked the boards of Broadway with Marlon Brando, shared the screen with Lena Horne, and as the President of Warner…
- #558- The Jonathan Antoine Album Release Special · 1 h 5 min · Episode 561Today we bring you a special episode with our pal, Jonathan Antoine. With the release of his brand new album, "Speaking to You", we present our 5th interview with our favorite…
- #557-Adam Willis of Roofball, Briney Boitano, and the Adventures of Baby New Year · 1 h 39 min · Episode 560He’s the only guest we’ve ever had who can look at a Victorian-style colonial and immediately calculate the 'bounce-to-gutter' ratio. He’s the man turning every backyard into a…
- #556-All American Rejects Nickolas Wheeler, The AntiTurtite, and the Beefy Coffee · 1 h 40 min · Episode 559It’s not a Dirty Little Secret we always got a great guest. Nickolas Wheeler of the All American Rejects will Swing Swing on by the cast to talk about their new album Sandbox…
- #555- Zane Lamprey, Beer Spigot, and Noah's Raft · 2 h 3 min · Episode 558Most people know our next guest as the ultimate drinking buddy from 3 Sheets, Drinking Made Easy, and Chug. But behind the bar tabs and the frequent flyer miles, is one of the…
- #554- Michelle Winters, Droopy 3's, and Sea Lion Selfies · 1 h 27 min · Episode 557Do not fiddle around, no need for violins, we won’t string you around, best bow-lieve we got another great guest. Michelle Winters is one of Atlanta's most versatile and…
- #553- Barry Black, Mr. Snake, and Protaganist or Atlantagonist · 1 h 34 min · Episode 556You need not worry about us bombing tonight, as we got an expert to stop that. Former FBI Master Bomb technician, Barry Black, comes back on the show to promote his book…
- #552- Giuseppe Rossi, Puppy Sandwiches, and Winter Skeletons · 1 h 35 min · Episode 555"Pepito" joins the cast! From Teaneck, NJ to the top of the world. Today’s guest is a world-class talent who redefined what it meant to be a modern striker. Whether he was…
- #551- Rita Gigante, Anal Artillery, and The Beef Treatment · 1 h 30 min · Episode 554How do you find your own voice when you’re raised in a world built on silence? Rita Gigante is the daughter of one of the most powerful mob bosses in history, Vincent Gigante…
- #550- Eddie Schwartz, Raised Lobes, and MLK Timecop · 1 h 53 min · Episode 553Eddie Schwartz is the definition of a "songwriter's songwriter." While you might not recognize his face in a crowd, you have definitely screamed his lyrics at a karaoke bar, in…
- #549-Jennifer Finch, Testing Mike's Attention Span, and The Good Feels Tournament · 1 h 37 min · Episode 552Don’t pretend that we’re dead, join us for another amazing interview on the podcast. We are joined by bassist Jennifer Finch, as L7 celebrates its 40th anniversary. We talk about…
- #548-Vitomir Maričić, The Compressed Air Gravity Theory, and the 2025 Verbie Awards · 2 h 33 min · Episode 551How long could you survive on a single breath? For most of us, the answer is measured in seconds. For Vitomir Maričić, it’s nearly half an hour. In June 2025, Vitomir shattered…
- #547- Red Peters, Cinnamononymous, and Volleyball Farts · 1 h 33 min · Episode 550Red Peters is a world-renowned songwriter, comedian, and the go-to authority for original comedy music. Best known for his frequent appearances on The Howard Stern Show and The…
- #546- Limahl, Stranger Things Recaps, and God Complex 2025 · 2 h 15 min · Episode 549Some people say this show is a Never Ending Story. But, today we bring back one of our favorite guests back to our story, and that is Limahl! You may know Limahl as the frontman…
- #545 - Mannheim Steamroller's Tom Sharpe, Heimlich Holidays, and the Yearly Gift Exchange · 1 h 25 min · Episode 548As the holidays keep rolling, we keep the Christmas spirit steam rolling with another Xmas guest. Composer and musician Tom Sharpe is an award winning musician performing for the…
- #544- The 2025 Christmas Spectacular with Al Ridenour · 3 h 35 min · Episode 547Well. It is here! The 2025 Christmas Spectacular has arrived and it is jam packed with Christmas cheer. First, Scott, Mike, Harry, and Dom take a trip down memory lane and…
- #543- Jonathan Antoine Returns, Shirtless Pizza Parties, and the Inconvenience Draft · 1 h 57 min · Episode 546Christmas is near, so here is our first present to our listeners. For the 4th time, our favorite tenor, Jonathan Antoine joins us on the show. We hear all about his new album…
- #542-Ricky Watters, Mikey Hygiene, and ItsAWnDrflLife · 1 h 35 min · Episode 545As we are in the middle of both football and the holiday season, our guest runs in to talk about his amazing career and his great stocking stuffer book for your kids. Ricky…
- #541-Scott Leonard, Fat Goalies, and Pouring Problems · 1 h 50 min · Episode 544Our true crime podcast is here to solve the biggest mystery of all time. D. B Cooper? Lindbergh baby? No, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego. A person who perused her for…
- #540-The Inaugural Thanksgiving Special with Jennifer Palmer · 2 h 48 min · Episode 543A little appetizer before your Thanksgiving meal…a special holiday episode of Verbal Shenanigans. We bring in friends old and new to play Thanksliving. Scott, Harry, and Dom show…
- #539- Louis Ferrante, The Empty Oil can, and the Pressed Ham · 1 h 34 min · Episode 542Just when you think you are out, we pull you back in with another amazing guest. Louis Ferrante went from doing heist work for the Gambino family, to jail, to becoming a best…
