Verbal Shenanigans

The 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 life on the road. Fire up the headphones as we dive into working with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Insane Clown Posse, and Josh Eppard, making literature inspired hip hop, and MC Lars's new Edgar Allen Poe inspired project.  Have a listen!   We also discuss the Blue Wave, Scott gets prepared to host Mike at his house, and we play a game where Mie must avoid being enclosed in Scott's wall.  Another great week.

We 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, comedian, and entrepreneur Rhonda Shear joins the podcast! From B-movie nostalgia, to Playboy, and classic sitcom cameos to building a global apparel brand with over 35 million bras sold worldwide, Rhonda shares hilarious stories, career pivots, and what it really takes to stay true to your inner rule-breaker.   Rhonda was sweet, down to earth, and full of great stories.  Make sure to check out the return of Up All Night, now streaming on the Roku Channel.  Have a listen!   We dive into Mike entering his next decade by getting drunk and going up a mountain and later attending a drive thru theater.  We also check out some late night festivals from around the world.   Another great week.  have a listen!

It 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 through a grueling game entitled "DoorDash of the Dead", where the team must work together to navigate a zombie apocalypse to provide Scott and Dr. Warner supplies for the cure.  Tune in for some Halloween hilarity, arguments, and debates in this "Choose Your Own Adventure" type game of madness.  Such a fun and unique episode.  Happy Halloween everyone!

Today on Verbal Shenanigans, we sit down with actor, podcaster, entrepreneur, and former athlete , Emad Alayoubi. We discuss everything from a forced football retirement , to acting in projects like Ballers, Netflix's Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, and Lanterns, to starting his own Whiskey Talks brand.  We even talk about his time with Judge Judy! Emad is a down to earth guy with big aspirations.  Have a listen!   We also go off the rails and talk about male breastfeeding, Scott's unique sleep story while his wife was away, Mike has yet another body incident, and we dive into the Shane Gillis and Kelly Clarkson controversies.  A great week.  Check it out! 

Our 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 with them after completing the walk from the Canadian border in Washington to the Mexico border in California. We chat on what led to their journey, pushing the message of positivity and human connection, and the physical and mental work to accomplish their goal. If you want to assist you can donate to their journey at walkingamerica.com after hearing them on the podcast.   We also go off the rails as Burlew wants a month named after himself, Scott recalls a tale of his friend nearly killing someone over a velcro wallet, and Mike drops some Doordashing stories on us.  Oh, and we may have figured out something we've long suspected about Mike.  Have a listen!

Today 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 Wasserman. Under aliases like 'The Mighty RAW,' Ron didn't just write background music—he crafted the high-octane heavy metal riffs behind Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the legendary synth-and-guitar groove of X-Men: The Animated Series, and music for Dragon Ball Z, VR Troopers, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, and countless iconic TV hits.  A great interview loaded with nostalgia.   We also dive into the amazing Minecraft world of Mike Tomlin and play a game featuring some insane Doomsday scenarios.  A great week of Verbal Shenanigans.  Have a listen!

On 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 ex-con dad on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Beyond Paddy’s Pub, Gregory boasts a decorated 30-plus-year Hollywood career with over 100 credits, including his standout turn as Detective Robert "Crate" Moore on Bosch, iconic roles in 80s and 90s action classics, and appearances in major blockbusters like Batman Returns. We pull back the curtain on how he crafted Luther’s cold-eyed glare, what it's really like working alongside Rob Mac and the Sunny crew, and the art of playing Hollywood's most unforgettable hardasses and character roles.   Scott ruins a job application, Mike picks up a unique item while DoorDashing, and we wonder why people care what Ed Sheeran thinks.  Another great episode!

On 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 built North America's longest-running touring festival, we hear some amazing band stories, and learn what it is like to take on something as big as the Warped Tour.. We pull back the curtain on the chaotic logistics of live event production, his strategy for scouting talent, and how he navigated crises behind the scenes. Plus, he shares his mission as a USC professor and his push to keep live music accessible for the next generation of fans.  A terrific interview with a really great guy. Check it out!     Mike yet again has a strange incident happen at a food festival, and we are grace with the presence of Mike's dad, Big Wild Hank for the latest addition of "Hank's Spanks".  Have a listen!

We 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 including covering the iconic song Cats in the Cradle. We get into touring as well as his producing career working bands like Slipknot, Mudvayne, and Evanescence. A great chat down music history, check this one out.   We also chat about the Clancy trial, Mike has some DoorDash stories, and we give our picks for the upcoming NFL season.  Have a listen!

Today, 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 years later, participating in other reality shows, and his new book, Reality Matters: What You , Owe Yourself.  Richard is always very open, funny, and a smart guy to chat with.  Have a listen!   We also dive into Burlew's encounter with a grocery store robot, discuss Mussolini's grandson, and play a game called Survive or Die. Another great week