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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

Growing 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 Rudy, onto the podcast. We dive into his life of being one of fourteen children, his journey to get to the college, the play, the movie, and most importantly the message. A great interview from one of sports’ most inspirational figures.  We also discuss what Scott’s son ordered, the Perez Hilton saga, EBUG’s, and play a good old game where we  find out the cost of some very unique items. Have a listen!

He 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 toughest surfers on Earth.  Today, Andrew Cotton joins us on the show to discuss all things surfing, his road to becoming a professional, and the reality of life as a big wave surfer.  A great interview with a great guy.  Check it out!   Burlew gets an interesting toilet visitor and we discuss everything from sexy badminton to Jaws 3D in a game of "surfing the web" .  Have a listen!

This 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 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship to capture the World Bantamweight Title.  Whether he’s trading bare-knuckle shots in the Squared Circle or reflecting on life outside the ring, he’s as real and authentic as they come.   We get into everything from life in the Marines, managing a career in mma and bare knuckle boxing, and the reality of men's mental health.  Today, we welcome Keith "The Rockstar" Richardson to the show.  Check it out!   We also get into Mike's thought on heaven, a strange tradition in Scott's neighborhood, some weird dreams, and a recent show Scott performed on. A great week.  Have a listen!

Today 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 absolute ownership of his failures, completely overhauled his mindset, and walked out to build a brand centered on second chances, accountability, and continuous growth.  With an upcoming documentary and movie, this isn't the last time you'll hear David's story.  A great interview.  Check it out!   We also chat about another unique coffee trip for Mike, Scott sits in a lonely movie theater, and Scott's son gives us another epic game of "Who Will Win?".  Have a listen!

Our 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 years. As the co-founder and charismatic frontman of Pepper, he helped pioneer a massive, high-energy 'Kona dub-rock' sound that exported Hawaiian sunshine straight to global festival stages. But he’s also a musical visionary behind the scenes, championing the genre through LAW Records, collaborating with scene heavyweights, and now, breaking out under his own name with his brilliant solo Say Yes EP and his intimate, storytelling Back Home Sessions. He brings the ultimate good vibes wherever he goes. Please welcome to Verbal Shenanigans... the incredible Kaleo Wassman!"   We also chat about Scott's son breaking a priceless item, Scott gets hit on at the dentist, Burlew saves Turtles, and the boy create a new holiday called Hanksgiving.  Another great week of Verbal Shenanigans.

Of 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 competitor, and an elite stunt performer. From throwing punches in and X-Men, to surviving apocalyptic chaos in Fear the Walking Dead, she is a true master of cinematic violence and high-stakes choreography. Stunt woman Rochelle Okoye returns to the podcast to chat about transitioning to a stunt coordinator, review some of her incredible stunts, the outfits on set, and her work with victims of trauma.  A great interview.    We get into the end of the World Cup, Scott visits Jurgen Klopp, gets attacked by kids, and fishes with his body.  We wrap it up with some bonus Big Wild Hank ass-whooping content.  Another great week.  Have a listen!

Who’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 the 4th of July…sorry). Burlew pits Scott, Dom, and Harry in a game that test’s their knowledge in mulch, confess their sins as naughty children, and crack dad jokes amongst this gauntlet to prove who is the #1 Dad. In order to win this competition, the guys must impress our judges, THE COUNCIL OF FATHERHOOD. Friends of the show and fellow fathers Kelley Warner, Peter Bond, and Michael Tufano are here to inform who makes father proud, while a special guest is ready to dish spankings for those who misbehave. Sharing this show with your Old Man is way better than a tie. Come enjoy this unique episode of Verbal Shenanigans.

Our 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 Muppets, his acting career, and performing as the legendary Tarman in Return of the Living Dead. Incredible acting career and an entertaining interview this week on the podcast.  Check it out!   Burlew talks about arson, the World Cup is uniting everyone, the guys pitch the most American movie of all time, and Burlew almost removes a permanent part of his dog.  Have a listen!