Professional funny guy David Dean and ancient youth ministry thought leader Dr. Dave Rahn giggle-chat about anything & everything, mindful to include Jesus (it's the best joy upgrade we can offer). Casual eavesdroppers are welcome. Our fantasy is for loyal Freshies to rival the Deadheads. Jump in with us for ~30 minutes weekly!
Send us a text On some occasions you know if you spend much time in small talk you may never get to what you really wanted to chat about. In this episode we explored the art of being abrupt…and whether there's a loving way to cut someone off before their droning leads you to a sinful response worse than being rude.
Send us a text Grab a mirror to practice your own De Niro delivery technique alongside the Davidic Duo. Confrontational possibilities are endless. For David, it's the 8-yr old boy kicking his seat on a rare flight where he's burdened to sit among the commoners. He'd love to go all Goodfellas on him, hopefully haunting the kid's sleep with an enduring memory. Dr Dave imagines the fun of jaw-thrusting in everyday conversations. But like his recent county fair capri pants faux pas, he's resigned hi...
Send us a text To be accurate, we're not exactly sure that Dr Dave's extra-long shorts qualify as clamdiggers . We've been banished to fashion uncertainty. We Daves simply do not know what works to wear in public anymore…even when the bar is set to 4-H fair standards. Against that backdrop, there was also David's report of a zesty celebration of life after the tragic death of a friend. We can carry each other into hope when we have a mind to do so. And is it so far-fetched to think of whistling ...
Send us a text There's, of course, a story behind this title. Our lawyers(?) have advised us to not actually publish the details in this podcast description. The audio file is incriminating enough. If you're inclined to be judgmental, please skip this episode. If you work at Wal-mart, please find something else to do with your 35 minutes. If your name sounds like it belongs to either of our wives…go enjoy a pedicure and send us the bill. We two Daves need lots of grace from lots of people....
Send us a text It was a sprite and lively tour for the podcast, no doubt provoked by David's "too close" Zoom proximity in order to get our sound just right. Imagine the salesman who says, "I can get you quality sound but you'll have to live with this unsettling image." The picture blew us up into talking about the burden of being a bit too big. But we settled into deep gratitude for those who cannonball through the splash and snorkel depths to dive into life with us and Jesus....
Send us a text There was a bit of carryover from last week's podcast as we heard from longtime listener and good friend, Dave Veerman, about his jet-lag induced lack of attention to a missionary and the subsequent generic prayer that was all our buddy could muster when called upon. Ouch! David also needed a bit of hand-holding from Dr Dave (aka, Dr Phil) over some recent stinging experiences from hecklers. NOTE: There's an underage grade schooler who might just be strutting around Angola, IN, br...
Send us a text Prayer - that most amazing privilege to enjoy communion with God - can gather stories fit for an entire comedy album. We cracked open a few of our own in this episode and are ready to proclaim Spirit-led giggling as a sign of true spirituality. Don't fall asleep on us!
Send us a text After last week's giggle-fest we tried to leave our buddy Roger alone…but in the short declaration about our honest intent, describing his raised eyebrows moments before sent us spinning off into a discussion that might lead every listener to the mirror with trimming scissors in hand. Eventually we zeroed in on Dr Dave's use of the word "fetch" to describe the midnight drive he made to Chicago to pick up his wife at the airport. David's keen eye for social media snafus depends on ...
Send us a text Rarely do either of the two Daves come to a podcast determined to chase a topic with notes in hand. But David had a bone to pick with our mutual friend, Roger, and – being unsatisfied by their private exchange – he aired his grievance in front of the entire Fresh Catch Nation. He prepared like a lawyer in desperate need of a victory…or a comedian fishing for his first laugh. Dr Dave acted as proxy-judge on behalf of all 17 listeners…a gavel grip he held onto while David sought an ...
Send us a text Sometimes David's curiosity is that of an outlier among normal humans. He seeks follow-up for the comedic potential inside the nut to be cracked open. But Dr Dave joined him in the head-tilting exploration about what David's neighbor could have possibly meant – and not meant – when she shared this thought about their home. Have you considered what clothing… activities… meals… homes… are "death-worthy?" Gosh, this was fun....
Send us a text This episode featured special guest, Mark Boersma, an entrepreneurial businessman who attributes his success, in part, to having "social autism" …a label David immediately tried to confer on himself. In addition to being the Wizard's best friend, Mark introduced us to the concept of "pusty" and David offered that his way of calling someone stupid is using the gentler, less obvious term, "jackwagon." Along the way Mark asked David remarkably few questions in order to get insights o...
Send us a text Is it even possible to intimidate someone who welcomes every life episode as an opportunity to poke and prod until you can find a laugh? David's worldview outlook is pretty solid; will he welcome a different kind of probing in the future from Dr Dave's new friend? This episode offers a peek at the production meeting discussions we have routinely…or…more accurately…it reveals something rare: we made a decision made about Fresh Catch content a week before we will start recording. Tr...
Send us a text We are not making light of this pandemic. But, in keeping with the comedian's worldview that nothing is off-limits when it comes to laughter, David spilled his guts about his current bout with COVID-19 (he likely had it in January 2020). In fact, as David recounts his story about why he spilled his guts last night, and why St Betsy giggled in delight over the instance, you might find yourself judging us for our various responses. Have at it. This was funny! Oh, we know we're a day...
Send us a text Dr Dave pressed his point with such enthusiasm he momentarily forgot that his given name was also bestowed on his podcast partner. Within normal conversations it might be fair to accuse him of lacking empathy or awareness. Also possible (though a bit harsh) is that he's simply self-absorbed. In the presence of a comedian, it became a feast. David pounced on the good doctor's misspeak like a lion jumping on a wounded gazelle at the back of the herd. There was merciless carnage ever...
Send us a text Nationally syndicated Presbyterian pastor Steve Brown had a radio voice so deep you could feel the God of thunder rattling your spiritual bones. How does a vocally gravel-gifted father deliver words meant to be tender and gentle? Against the backdrop of Dr Dave's high school baseball team announcing gig – and the suppression of creativity he's sometimes felt from his son, the coach – we chatted about all different ways to express a thought. Except for Sounds of Silence …that would...
Send us a text The question evolved as we started complaining about the Cubs. Unless you're one of our podcast's Faithful Few (big shout out to Dr Terry Linhart) you might be perplexed about how this sort of beginning led to our romp through the minefields of conversations that may…or may not be properly sensitive. Just ask David's neighbor or Dr.Dave's high school buddy, the Turk .
Send us a text We ramped up slowly on this episode, as befitting a retired, poetic Dave and one doing a 12-day simulated retirement. Apparently—in Madeira Beach, anyway—it's hard to avoid Allman Brothers Band former roadies who hang out at the 7-11, awaiting the occasional comedian-on-vacation, eager to swap stories about life on stage…or near it. If only their hair could talk, what epic tales they might tell about their epic tails. How to de-escalate such conversational loops? The secret might ...
Send us a text Have you ever seen someone wearing a t-shirt that made you wonder…well… WONDER? Now imagine that you are "gifted" with a hyper-comedic perspective on the world. Dr. Dave tried to be sympathetic to David's difficulty in making sense of what he witnessed in the airport until we lost our compass and giggled our way through this podcast. When David leaned close to the camera and began whisper-bragging about the ways he was asserting himself in his son's Florida home there was no turni...
Send us a text Dr Dave came out swinging. Hard. At one point, funny Dave practically begged for mercy. For relief. He confessed feeling guilty. Dr Dave didn't back off. He told yet another story as evidence, raised yet another question to expose his pod-brother's frail defenses. A slight diversion into Kirk Franklin's disheartening public exchange with his son was only a brief speed bump, quickly covered with a FC2.0 first: a prayer offering. There was no stopping Dr Dave's fierce recommendation...
Send us a text On the day after Dr. Dave's birthday, David wanted to understand why he delayed in his social media response to the funny guy's well-wishes. He asked for it… In the confusion that followed we discovered that sometimes we flail about in our efforts to say something and come up with a word that's not quite on target. That doesn't mean it's not funny. Shout out to Seth Kimmel for stirring up trouble....
Send us a text A few things hit us as concerns during this episode. Should one partner publicly infer that the other might be on a marijuana high? Should Christmas lights be put up or taken down within particular windows of time? Should we engage in fictional role play by pretending to be persons from another culture and time period? Should David have followed the house appraiser around while he did his work? We just don't know the protocols any more....
Send us a text Good friends let one another know when there's spinach in their smile. In that spirit, David (the younger) alerted Dave (the aged) about his Instagram missteps. This courtesy was met simultaneously with gratitude (Dave would prefer NOT to be foolish) and dismay (others must see the gaffe and simply shake their head). Guffaws aside, or at least suppressed, the duo dove into a great conversation about great conversations. Step up!!...
Send us a text This podcast started with the innocent, vulnerable confession of David as his bathroom scales took him to a dark place. And when he chose to riff about the message of this bad news by using an Eeyore-ish voice to say, "Oh, well…" we were off to the races. If you've got a thought to contribute, don't hold back. We need more people willing to jump into hard conversations, especially with those of us who are a bit addled by age....
Send us a text As the duo has been known to do, this episode skips about as much as a comedian scrambling for the night's first laugh. (Not that we know about that…) David courageously confesses to recent pettiness with his wife over a missing common household utensil. (Why only one?? Exactly!!) Then we offer a tip of the fedora to Carmen—recently deceased—an entertainer-singer whose style was…er… unique . May our brother in glory enjoy this backhanded tribute....
Send us a text The two Daves had fun celebrating their differences. Maybe we celebrated the wrong things along the way. If you've got a thought on that, please don't hesitate to share. But be gentle; the funny guy has a gig coming up and needs the illusion of confidence working for him.
Send us a text Cultural identity expressions are so fluid we are struggling to stay afloat in floodwaters of change. If you feel like it's unfamiliar territory …it is! The two Daves talked around how we got where we are and the careful conversations we need to share as we live amicably together. BTW, the word "amicably" is a lovely stretch for David's vocabulary and he seems very open to growing his lexical range. If you tune in to this episode, we'd sure love to hear whatever you think will hel...
Send us a text He's on location for a couple more days. Blue sky. Pristine beach. Azure water. Serene music. So what does our favorite funny man do? He fixates on European tourists. And recounts his recent painful spontaneous gig among front line health care workers in the Dominican Republic who hardly giggled at his comedic offerings. Unfortunately for David, Dr Dave was unsympathetic.
Send us a text From the first moment we engaged in our Zoom podcast there was tension. Why? Because David's picturesque background of the Caribbean while on the beach in the Dominican Republic felt like an in-your-face showcase to Dr Dave, struggling with his blanket to keep warm in Northern Indiana. So much ground was covered here…literally, as David walked us across the sand from one location to another in search of just the right wi-fi signal. You know where he didn't look for an Internet con...
Send us a text As Dr Dave prepares for his COVID jailbreak he still has not recovered his sense of smell. David thinks there might be some line of income to be harvested from this malady. But this investigation requires a degree of empathy, something that - as was made abundantly clear during this episode - neither Dave possesses to the satisfaction of others. Especially women. But think about it: Don't we all find some glorious, deranged comfort in being so unique that no one really understands...
Send us a text Who else would you rather listen to after a day that will go down in our nation's infamy? We sure needed to laugh together and determined to do so without ignoring the heaviness around us. Life is hard. As the wisdom of experience teaches, we will certainly get thunder-jolted by events beyond our control. Pay attention to what matters most; there's inexplicable joy to be shared in our journey together with God....
