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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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94:52

#539- Louis Ferrante, The Empty Oil can, and the...

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2025/11/23

Just 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 selling author. We talk about his mob life, his reform, the mob’s role from then to now in the world, and real life versus Hollywood when it comes to the mob. Fascinating and entertaining interview to listen to.We also figure out if Mike could survive prison, Scott tries to figure out actual mobster's names, and we find out

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100:20

#538-Cosmos CEO Erik Stover, 3rd Dog Sagas, and What...

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2025/11/16

We shoot for the skies every week to entertain everyone, and this week we aim for the Cosmos. One of the most historical brands in US Soccer history is the New York Cosmos. From Pele to Beckenbauer, the brand is a fixture in US futbol culture, and next year the team returns. Leading the way is CEO Erik Stover who joins the show to talk about the work in bringing the team back, coming to Patterson, NJ, and the goals to team success.We also chat about yet another Burlew dog encounter, Scott's

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99:57

#537- Fergal Lawler of the Cranberries, Giraffe...

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2025/11/10

For the 2nd time, Fergal Lawler, the drummer of the Cranberries joins us on the show. We dive into everything from the MTV Unplugged performance which was just released on November 7th, the history of the band, memories of Dolores, and more. Fergal is a great guy and an even better conversation. We also dive into voting, Mike feeding a giraffe, and dive into some death chat. Have a listen!

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79:17

#536- Todd Tucker, The Pumpkin Pancake, and the...

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2025/11/02

As the moon falls on an another Halloween, we have one more spooky guest to give…and it's not Burlew in another vampire outfit. Special effects makeup artist, Todd Tucker, tells his story of going from a hair metal band to being a makeup artist on a Steven Spielberg movie. We chat on him founding his makeup studio Illusion Industries, acting and creating looks on horror show and movies like Charmed, Hook, Dracula, and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We also talk about the full circle moment with his

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148:06

#535-The 2025 Halloween Extravaganza with Mark Steger

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2025/10/26

It's here folks! The 2025 Halloween Extravaganza has arrived. And it is everything we love to do here at Verbal Shenanigans. First, friends of the show, Dom and Harry, join us to compete in a grueling game entitled "Escape from Burlewsferatu". The guys must navigate through 3 nights of Halloween themed questions to avoid being killed by his Lordship, a gross vampire with an aching back, Burlewsferatu! Lot of fun. Listeners be weary!Next, we step into the shadows of Hollywood with this year's

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105:05

#534- Mark Linett, Tweed Undergarments, and "Who will...

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2025/10/20

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 Pet Sounds and meticulously brought The Smile Sessions to life. A great guest all around. We also dive

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92:58

#533- Parks Bonifay, The Juggalo Turtle, and Flotato

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2025/10/13

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 from the water and beyond that cemented Parks' unparalleled legacy. This is a must-listen for any fan of

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83:40

#532- Tucker Rule, Cheese Teeth, and 60 minutes of...

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2025/10/05

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 to simply navigating life as an artist and father. Check out Tucker on My Chemical Romance's tour

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98:06

#531-Carole Anne Kaufman, The Lollipop Daddy, and...

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2025/09/30

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 the Masters of Musical Whistling International Festival and Competition October 3rd through the 5th in

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112:56

#530- Marcelo Balboa, The Love Boomerang, and Futbol...

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2025/09/21

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 clips, Mike's dog almost dying in his blanket, and play a new game called Futbol vs Football. Have a

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19:30

Scott and Mike Like Football

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2025/09/16

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.

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116:52

#529- Marc Raimondi, Revisiting the Ninja Turtles,...

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2025/09/15

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 dive into all sports.We also talk about the Charlie Kirk assassination, Scott checks out the original

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110:15

#528-Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace, and the Burlew's...

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2025/09/06

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 charitable work, and more. To conclude their year long 30th anniversary celebration, check out their new

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103:47

The Games of Verbal Shenanigans

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2025/09/02

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 Powell of Save Feris Game 3: "Par-tners" from episode 499 with Whit Watson

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01:35:09

#527 - Helloween's Andi Deris, The Heckle Hole, and...

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2025/08/24

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 Monsters", coming out this Friday, 8/29/25. A real pleasure to have on. Have a listen!We also talk about

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01:50:07

#526- Red Bull Skydiver Jeff Provenzano, The...

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2025/08/18

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 strapped to a couch. Jeff is a funny, laid back, guy with tons of funny, crazy stories to tell. Check it

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01:41:35

#525- Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick, Vacation Stories, and...

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2025/08/11

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 the military, and projects like the DNA Doe Project. Another fascinating guest here on the show. Scott

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01:40:58

#524-Crazy Legs Conti, Carnival Chaos, and swinging Mike

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2025/08/04

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 more. We also talk about carnival memories, Burlew’s trip to a peanut butter and jelly party, and

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02:07:14

#523- The Machoverse, Wu Tang is Forever, and...

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2025/07/28

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 wrestling events paying homage to his favorite wrestler.We also bring on longtime friend of the show,

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01:30:55

#522-Todd Pipes of Deep Blue Something, Cake Sorting,...

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2025/07/21

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 album Lunar Phase. We also talk about Conor McGregor's recent allegations, the Epstein List, Mike

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