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Verbal Shenanigans
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Verbal Shenanigans is a show that seeks out passionate people. Each week, the guys chat with guests from all walks of life, from artists to athletes, chefs to a hippo attack survivor. Join Scott, and cohost, Mike, for comical banter, funny games, and amazing guests. Life is funny. Laugh at it.
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#557- Adam Willis of Roofball, Briney Boitano, and the Adventures of Baby New Year
Mar 2101:39:56Tap to summarizeHe’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 stadium and every roof into a highlight reel. Joining us to discuss the quirky, unique sport of Roofball, it’s the Commissioner himself, Adam Willis! We also find some hilarious stories that Scott wrote as child, we learn some unique sports rules, and play a new game involving events in history. A great episode. Have a listen!
Transcribe →#556-All American Rejects Nickolas Wheeler, The AntiTurtite, and the Beefy Coffee
Mar 1501:40:10Tap to summarizeIt’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 coming out in May. We chat about the quick turnaround from high school to music career, burnout, his music studio, and much more. Check out Sandbox, the bands first album in 14 years after our interview. We get real weird as usual this week as we learn that Mike had a pet turtle named Gonzo, Mike has some new animal encounters, and Scott's puts Mike through a game called "American Rejects". A great episode. Have a listen!
Transcribe →#555- Zane Lamprey, Beer Spigot, and Noah's Raft
Mar 802:03:20Tap to summarizeMost 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 sharpest minds in the game. From pioneering the 'travel-log' genre on TV, to building a sustainable apparel powerhouse, to touring breweries throughout the country doing comedy, and even finding time to rescue numerous animals. He’s a comedian, a CEO, and a guy who definitely knows where the best dive bar in the world is hidden. Joining us today is our good friend, Zane Lamprey. Make sure to check out Zane's new book, Glass Half Full: How Optimism and Humor Landed Me the Best Job in the World, today! We also chat about the world ending, the mystery of Jim Carey, Scott has an interesting audition, and we play a game where Mike must decide animals' fates called "Noah's Raft". Have a listen!
Transcribe →#554- Michelle Winters, Droopy 3's, and Sea Lion Selfies
Mar 101:27:38Tap to summarizeDo 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 unforgettable musicians playing rock, classic, or Celtic music on her violin. We chat about her musical journey, unique encounters playing at the airport, and being in the finale of Stranger Things. Check her out with "Celtic Woman" tribute band, Cailini this St Patrick’s week along with our interview. We dive into the USA hockey drama, Burlew thinks he’s god yet again, and Mike and his dead meet a sea lion. Check it out!
Transcribe →#553- Barry Black, Mr. Snake, and Protaganist or Atlantagonist
Feb 2201:34:35Tap to summarizeYou 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 Hazardous Devices : Memoir Of An FBI Bomb Technician, Account and Sniper. We relive his career investigating Oklahoma City, Waco, Atlanta Olympic bombings, his trainings, and the technology in case work. Check Barry’s book out after listening to our interview. We also talk about regrets, Mike debuts a new voice, Michael Jordan may be a creep, and we play a game called Protoganist or Atlantagonist.
Transcribe →#552- Giuseppe Rossi, Puppy Sandwiches, and Winter Skeletons
Feb 1501:35:40Tap to summarize"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 finding the back of the net in the Premier League, La Liga, or Serie A, he did it with a style and intelligence that was purely his own. We sit down and discuss the journey to Parma at 12 years old, playing for Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, reaching a "flow state" at the top of his game, the resilience to battle through multiple surgeries, and now life as a dad, the Head of Soccer for the Cosmos, and the transition from player to coach. Let’s get into it with the one and only, Giuseppe Rossi. We also discuss the fake outrage over the halftime show, discuss a former guest linked to the Epstein Files, dive into a true Olympic controversy, and discuss holidays decorations left up for way too long. A great week of the show.
Transcribe →#551- Rita Gigante, Anal Artillery, and The Beef Treatment
Feb 801:30:45Tap to summarizeHow 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, but her life’s work is about exposure, healing, and light. As a professional psychic medium and author, she helps people navigate the very things her upbringing tried to hide: the truth. We’re diving into the history of 'The Chin,' the reality of the Genovese legacy, and how she transformed a life of secrets into a mission of healing. A must listen interview with Rita Gigante. We chat it up about a man with an interesting item up his bum, we delve into the Epstein files, give some Superbowl predictions, and bring up a classic story of Hunkamania. Have a listen!
Transcribe →#550- Eddie Schwartz, Raised Lobes, and MLK Timecop
Feb 101:53:32Tap to summarizeEddie 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 your car, or at a stadium. As the man behind Pat Benatar’s "Hit Me with Your Best Shot," he didn't just write a song; he wrote an anthem for an entire generation. We chat with Eddie about all things music and here some amazing stories from over 40 years in the music industry. A great listen. We also completely go off the rails as usual as Mike feuds with Sydney Sweeney and defends Kanye, Scott must play a game called MLK Timecop, and Mike fails to let to let the audience know what he was doing for an entire episode. Have a listen!
Transcribe →#549-Jennifer Finch, Testing Mike's Attention Span, and The Good Feels Tournament
Jan 2401:37:26Tap to summarizeDon’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 her music with the band and her side band with Courtney Love, the punk and grunge scene in LA & Seattle, why she left the band, and her photography that documented the music scene in the 70’s through the 90’s. A great interview. Scott runs into an interesting mechanic, we chat about the upcoming enhanced games, Burlew can barely pay attention, and Scott puts Mike through the “Good Feels” tournament. Another fun week. Have a listen!
Transcribe →#548-Vitomir Maričić, The Compressed Air Gravity Theory, and the 2025 Verbie Awards
Jan 1702:33:32Tap to summarizeHow 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 the Guinness World Record for the longest voluntary breath-hold, staying submerged for a staggering 29 minutes and 3 seconds. But breath-holding is just one facet of this extreme athlete’s life. From performing 240kg squats underwater to walking over 100 meters on the pool floor in a single breath, Vitomir joins us to discuss his insanely fascinating life from freediving, to teaching, to numerous amazing athletic feats. A fantastic interview. We also dive in the conspiracy of earth losing gravity on August 12th, Mike debates attending an event where a douchebag with dandruff may be punched, and we celebrate the past year by choosing some of our favorite interviews in this year's Verbie Awards have a listen!
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