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Verbal Shenanigans

Verbal Shenanigans

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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01:22:00

#351-Clark Fredericks

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2021/03/29

Today, we bring you an episode unlike any other that we have recorded in the past 7 years. Clark Fredericks is a survivor of horrific childhood sexual abuse at the hands of his former Scoutmaster, Dennis Pegg. After years of drug and alcohol abuse, living with the weight of his molestation, and spinning out of control, Clark ran into his abuser, and went on to murder him later that day. Clark was sentenced to prison, but was released only 5 years later with massive support from not only the

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01:32:59

#350-Diego Garijo

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2021/03/22

Diego Garijo is an artist, he’s a fighter, he’s a drag queen, and he’s got a fascinating story to talk about this week with us. We dive into his amazing story from being smuggled over into the states, to a rough life that saw him learn to fight, the struggles after an injury made him stop, getting back into bare knuckle brawling, and how a class he took led to him performing as Lola Pistola. Diego is passionate about his arts and a fascinating human to chat with. Be on the look out for his

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01:48:40

#349-Dr. Randy Lewis

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2021/03/15

We are always full of new things to learn on our show. If you think you knew everything and we could not surprise you....SPIDER GOATS. Dr. Randy Lewis is a professor of molecular biology and tells us about the process of genetically modifying goats to produce spider silk. We talk the science of the procedure, the benefits of spider silk, the future of their work, and what is like to work on a spider goat farm. It was quite an interesting science conversation. We also talk about failed Verbal

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01:39:44

#348-Butch Patrick

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2021/03/08

There aren't many more recognizable classic television characters than Eddie Munster. Today, we are joined by Eddie himself, the one and only Butch Patrick. We had a great conversation with Butch that took us from his audition process, the life of a child actor, finding passions after acting, racing, and his return into the Munster's world. Butch is a great guy, with an extremely positive outlook and attitude. Check it out! We also dive into some strange topics like using our cast as a tool in

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01:50:38

#347-Sam Calagione

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2021/03/01

7 years ago, we made a list of the top 4 guests we'd love to talk to on the show someday. Today , we bring on one of those guests to the podcast. We are joined by craft beer pioneer, Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head Brewing. Sam is a laid back, intelligent, funny, and real. We talk all thing Dogfish, staying creative, the craft beer world, and new happenings at the brewery, all while enjoying Dogfish's latest release, Hazy-O. Look out for Dogfish's new craft canned cocktails, a new book from Sam

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01:30:00

#346-John Palumbo

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2021/02/23

Crack the Sky has been performing and recording music for nearly 50 years. Today, we are joined by John Palumbo, singer, guitarist, and keyboardist of what is considered one of the first prog rock bands. John was full of stories and anecdotes about his life in music, and was a great interview. John and Crack the Sky just put out a new album called "Tribes". Go check it out! We also talk about Scott getting screwed by contractors, the band Trapt, and more. Have a listen!

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01:36:05

#345-Leland Sklar

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2021/02/15

Today, we talk to a man who has seen it all in the music industry. Leland Sklar's epic beard and even more epic bass playing have landed him on over 2000 albums, including the likes of Jackson Browne, Carol King, James Taylor, and Phil Collins. Leland was hilarious, entertaining, and full of great stories from over 50 years in the music industry. We also talk about a wild documentary, Mike's inevitable future in Disney, and play a game inspired by the gorilla glue lady. Have a listen!

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01:22:14

#344-Matthew O'Brien

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2021/02/08

A story from Vegas that should not stay in Vegas. This week of Verbal Shenanigans has us talking with journalist and author Matthew O’Brien who spent over ten years exploring the flood channels of Las Vegas interviewing the people live underground documented in his book Beneath the Neon Light. Matt shares his stories of what led him to explore there, the culture and etiquette in speaking with people who live in these communities, and the work done to help people get out of the environment with his

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01:25:01

#343-Chris Van Vliet

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2021/02/01

It's hard to narrow down all the things that Chris Van Vliet is involved in. From film critic, to Youtuber, to podcaster, to winning multiple Emmy's, Chris has done it all. We chat with Chris about his humble beginnings, his work with AEW, being named Cosmopolitan's Bachelor of the year, and even his love of bass fishing. After listening to this awesome interview, make sure check out Chris's podcast Insight with Chris Van Vliet. We also find more evidence that Mike's transforming into a Disney

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01:28:51

#342-Common Roots Brewing Company

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2021/01/25

Beer is great, and so is today's episode. We are joined by the father/son duo, Bert and Christian Weber, cofounders of the Common Roots Brewing Company, located in South Glens Falls, NY. Common roots has consistently put out great IPA's, killer stouts, and many other top notch brews for years. We discuss the early days of the brewery, what it's like to work with family,the future of Common Roots, and the recovery from a tragic fire. Bert and Christian were great guys to chat with. Go grab some

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02:01:16

#341-Tami Lane

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2021/01/18

I hope you love this episode as much as we do. We are joined by Tami Lane, a renowned prosthetic makeup artist, an Oscar winner, and an all around great person to talk to. Tami has worked on some of the most recognized movies and shows including The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, The Orville, and the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. Tami was a great time. Have a listen! We also talk about Bitcoin investments gone wrong, the censoring of the President, and have our annual tournament where Scott

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01:56:59

#340-Squire Fridell

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2021/01/11

We start 2021 with a bang. Squire Fridell joins us to discuss his very unique life that involves starring in over 3000 television commercials, working as Ronald McDonald, and opening his own winery. Squire had lots of great stories to share an was a great guest to start the new year with Go check out Squire's delicious wines at GlenLyon Vineyards. We also discuss this year's "Verbies", which are our awards we give to our favorite guests of the year. 2020 easily provided us with the most

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02:11:53

#339-Howard Bloom and Soho Johnny

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2020/12/30

As we put a bow on an amazing year for the show, we are joined by two final guests on the show this week. First, we are joined by Howard Bloom. Howard is an extremely unique and interesting man, who is an accomplihsed author, music publicist, for the likes of Prince and Billy Joel, but has also wrote books on human evolution. Howard is a great mixture of scientist, humorist, and an artist. Check out his books on Amazon today! Next, we are joined by John Pasquale, aka, Soho Johnny. John helps

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02:06:16

#338-The 2020 Holiday Spectacular with Scott Schwartz

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2020/12/22

It’s that time of year again for the Verbal Shenanigans 2020 Holiday Spectacular!! And today we are joined by a Christmas icon. You may know him as Flick from a Christmas story, the one and only Scott Schwartz joins us on the show to talk about his long career, movies, child acting, adult movies, and what it is like to have your tongue stuck to a pole. We also discussed some of the strangest Christmas movies, a stalker fan, and play a game of holiday themed let’s make a deal. Have a listen!

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01:56:24

#337-Limahl and the Creators of Douglas

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2020/12/14

Getting in the holiday spirit? If not, this episode might help. Fresh of his release of "One Wish For Christmas" , we are joined by the former lead of singer of Kajagoogoo and singer of "The Never Ending Story", Limahl. We discussed Limahl's early career, The Never Ending Story, his career's ups and downs, and his plans for the future. Check it out! We also bring on two of our old pals, author, Joe Carney and artist, Natty Bumpercar to discuss their new children's book, "Douglas: A Christmas

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01:39:37

#336-Tony Daniels

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2020/12/07

We've had some really great voice actors on the show over the years, and today we add another one to the list. We are joined by Tony Daniels. Tony has a a resume that is extremely diverse and has endless stories to tell. You might know Tony's voice as Gambit from Xmen, Sailor Moon, and even Tony the Tiger. Tony is immensely talented and it comes through in this interview. Check it out! We also talk about what drives us mad, more about Burlew's old soccer team, and the interesting fate of

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01:39:42

#335-Stephen Perkins

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2020/11/30

Today's episode is a special one. We are joined by Stephen Perkins, world renowned drummer of Jane's Addiction, Porno For Pyros, and much much more. Stephen was a such a nice, interesting, and open guy, with tons of great stories and musical insights to share. Stephen is still as involved in music as ever, and has so many great bands to check out. Along with Jane's Addiction, make sure to check out Banyan, Hellride, and Think. Oh, and this superb interview. We also have some great

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01:39:37

#334-Tony Franklin

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2020/11/24

Today, we are joined by a bass legend, a man who has played with the elites of music, and someone who just simply gets it, Tony Franklin. Tony, aka The Fretless Monster, has played with the like of the Firm, Roy Harper, David Gilmour, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Tony was hilarious, unique, and full of some amazing insights on music. What a great chat! We also talk about Covid hitting close to Scott's home, George Clooney, and Mike working out in a very precarious way. Have a listen!

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01:26:54

#333-East of June

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2020/11/17

Today, we are joined by former Incubus bassist, Dirk Lance, and his new bandmates, Emily Rath and Kyle Mortensen, making up East of June. East of June provided a fantastic interview, that was hilarious, interesting, and full of musical insight. If your a fan of Dirk's work, you will love his new sound with these 2 talented musicians. Go check out their latest music on Spotify today! We also learn about Mike's recent trip to Disney, some of the horrible people there, and how Mike scammed the

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01:46:48

#332-Scott Page

Verbal Shenanigans ·

2020/11/09

Well, it's not every day you interview a member of band like Pink Floyd. But today, is that day. Scott Page is known for his saxophone and rhythm guitar with Pink Floyd, Supertramp, and Toto. Scott was such a unique, energetic, and brilliant guest. We discussed his early music career, his introduction to Pink Floyd, opportunities in the modern music business, being named in LA's 100 coolest people, and his amazing work as a technologist. Make sure to check out Scott's music and his new unique

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