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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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#585
Yesterday · 1 hr 30 min
#582- Gregory Scott Cummins Returns, Verbal Thomas Shenanigans, and Family Dollar Birth Control
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!
#584
September 12 · 1 hr 30 min
#581- Kevin Lyman, The Enveloper, and Hanks Spanks
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!
#583
September 6 · 1 hr 24 min
#580- Dave Fortman, Matlock Mike, and Oral Viagra
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!
#582
August 30 · 1 hr 42 min
#579- Richard Hatch Returns, Scomping it up, and The Dictator of the Chattanooga Bounce Houses
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
#581
August 23 · 1 hr 38 min
#578- "Rudy" Ruettiger , The Extreme Fart Extension Pack, and the Greatest EBUG of All Time
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!
#580
August 17 · 1 hr 59 min
#577- Andrew Cotton, Burlew's Butt Frog, and Badminton and Chill
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!
#579
August 2 · 1 hr 29 min
#576- Keith "The Rockstar" Richardson, Nancy Pantsies, and the Mysteries of FUN weekend
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!
#578
July 26 · 1 hr 29 min
#575- David Watson, The King of the Jail, and The Buttcheek Canon
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!
#577
July 18 · 1 hr 25 min
#574- Kaleo Wassman of Pepper, Hanksgiving, and Broke Ordinary Middle Aged Turtles
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.
#576
July 13 · 1 hr 27 min
#573-Rochelle Okoye Returns, Klopp Klopp Fizz Fizz, and Skin Tag Fishing
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!
#575
July 3 · 3 hr 9 min
#572- The July 4th Father's Day Special
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.
#574
June 27 · 1 hr 33 min
#571-Allan Trautman, The Good Work of Arsonists, and Tweezing Dog Teets
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!
#573
June 21 · 1 hr 41 min
#570-Paul Leary of the Butthole Surfers, Toothgrindr. and Shitty Gallagher
Our guest this week is a foundational architect of alternative rock and one of the most wonderfully unhinged guitar heroes to ever pick up the instrument. As the co-founder and lead guitarist of the legendary, boundary pushing Butthole Surfers, he spent the 80s and 90s melting brains with his chaotic, psychedelic riffs and timeless tracks like 'Pepper.' But his genius didn't stop on stage—behind the studio glass as a producer, he shaped multi-platinum albums for Sublime, The Toadies, Meat Puppets, and Pepper. He is a musical mad scientist, an underground icon, and a true legend of the game.This week on Verbal Shenanigans... the one and only, PAUL LEARY! If this interview isn't enough, The Butthole Surfers are officially releasing a "new" long-lost album called After the Astronaut on June 26, 2026. It is their first official studio release of archival material in 25 years. Have a listen! Scott has a crappy dental experience, the guys develop a dental app, Burlew is the "Bringer of Death", and Scott details his run of weird comedy shows. Check it out!
#572
June 14 · 1 hr 39 min
#569-TrevsChirps, A Wild Week of Sports, and Burlhausen
Folks, we’ve talked about heckling on this show before, but today’s guest has turned it into an actual art form. He is the creator of TrevsChirps, and he has single-handedly revolutionized how fans interact with pro athletes. Instead of booing, he’s out here throwing players completely off their game by yelling out deeply personal compliments and oddly specific praise from the front row. It is chaotic, it is wholesome, and it is brilliantly effective. Put your hands together for the man who is making sports stadium crowds a lot weirder and a lot funnier... Trevor Gilmore! Have a listen You BUM! We also welcome our legions of Vietnamese listeners, discuss the Knicks and the World Cup, and Burlew takes an acting class. Check it out!
#571
June 9 · 1 hr 20 min
#568- Nili Brosh, Creepy Comics, and Axe or Ailment
Our next guest is an absolute titan of modern guitar. She is a Berklee College of Music graduate who went from tearing up the solo underground to sharing stages with icons like Steve Vai and Guthrie Govan. Whether she is shredding animated metal riffs on tour with Dethklok, holding down the stage with Danny Elfman, or shooting 10-foot flames out of her guitar in Las Vegas for Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson ONE, her precision and melodic voice on the instrument are unmatched. She is fresh off the release of her incredible, synesthesia-inspired fourth studio album, Eventide, and she finally has her brand-new, ultra-purple signature Ibanez guitar, 'The Answer,' in her hands. Today on Verbal Shenanigans... the phenomenal NILI BROSH!" We also talk about a tree hitting Scott's house, tell some tales of gross comics and play a game called "Axe or Ailment." Have a listen!
#570
May 29 · 1 hr 20 min
#567- Noel Philips, The Art-Paca Festival, and Mysterious Ryobi Salesman of Sloatsburg
Your podcast pilots have turned on the fasten seatbelt sign. Please remain seated as we deal with the audio turbulence that is the Verbal Shenanigans podcast. Your in flight entertainment is an interview with Noel Philips. Noel is a travel content creator who has traveled the world on every plane, train, bus throughout the world. We chat on the business and angst of world travel, the time and money needed, and a chance encounter on a flight that saved his life. Enjoy this with your in flight meal. We also welcome our newest sexy follower, Scott has an insane lawnmower story, and Mike visits and feeds alpacas with his mouth. A great week of nonsense on Verbal Shenanigans. Have a listen!
#569
May 23 · 1 hr 34 min
#566- Mojo Thunder, Hanging with Larry The Cable Guy, and Dong Day
Some of our favorite interviews are with upcoming artists whose work we love. Today is exactly that. In this episode of Verbal Shenanigans, we rock out with Sean Sullivan and Bryson Willoughby from Mojo Thunder, the Kentucky four-piece redefining the modern Southern rock sound. We dive into the band's creative chemistry, their blending of high-energy classic rock riffs with modern alternative grit, and the relentless hustle of touring the independent music circuit. Make sure to check out the band and go support them. Scott recounts his day at a golf event where he got to hang with Larry the Cable Guy. Mike brings up some crazy war stories. And someone Scott's grandma is a seductive spirit. Another wild week. Have a listen!
#568
May 16 · 1 hr 30 min
#565- Jim Jinkins, Burlew's Ball Gag, and Re Peeing Yourself
In today's episode, we bang on a trashcan with the incredible Jim Jinkins. If you grew up in the 90's, Doug was probably on your television in the living room. We dive into everything from Doug's origins, the legacy of Doug, Jim's visions, and even what Doug would be like in present day. Is there a real Patti Mayonnaise? Who is the real Skeeter? Truly, a special episode of the show. Make sure to check out Jim's work and even grab yourself an original work at www.thecricketgallery.com. We also dive into Burlew's procedure, Scott has a strange accident before a show, and more. Have a listen!
#567
May 8 · 1 hr 42 min
#564-Vincent Paterson, The Bastion of Knowledge, and Drunk Firemen
We are not gonna dance around the subject. We choreographed another great interview to lock step into. From Broadway, to film, to the Super Bowl, Vincent Paterson has directed and worked on choreography with the biggest names in entertainment. We discuss working with legends like Michael Jackson and Madonna, to Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, his work in decades of dance, and creating a union to assist others to get credit for their work. After listening to this great interview, check out Vincent's book, Icons and Instincts. Have a listen! We also have a ridiculous conversation about thing found inside people last year and Scott performs at a show set up for straight failure. Another great week of podcasting.
#566
May 3 · 1 hr 33 min
#563- Atreyu's Porter McKnight, The Illiterate Supremacist, and Heckle Holes
For the 3rd time, our guest today is a visual artist, a graphic designer, and the powerhouse bassist for Atreyu, Porter Mcknight. Porter is a down to earth, genuine person, who has great insights into what keeps a band together, how much he appreciates the fans, and what it takes to keep the band staying creative and together after all these years. We get into everything from recording in Japan, to moving to Germany, to just how much Atreyu's new album means to Porter. Make sure to check out The End is Not the End now available for purchase and streaming. Have a listen! We also dive into Mike's visit to the Serial Killer exhibit and Scott chats about a video that went viral. Another great week.

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