Jim and Sean discuss Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos from the recent HBO documentary "The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley". Honorable mentions for Doctor Dre, Laurie Laughlin, and the King of Pop doing his best King of Poop impersonation. Also, "the Senator" Jerry Jer calls in to confirm some rumors and dispel some others.
It's St. Patrick's day on the Lone Shark Podcast and Jim honors the Irish by imbibing generously on....tequila?!?!? Local Connecticut comedy legend Johnny Rizzo checks in to talk about GG Allin, art, and tasting success. It's Ireland's favorite podcast, despite Jim's best efforts to convince them of the contrary.
When local Connecticut comic mainstay Pat Oates decides to talk some smack at your old pal Jim Sharky, Jim can't resist returning serve. Also, NFL miscreant Pacman Jones demonstrates why he has a rap sheet longer than R. Kelly.
Connecticut public access legend (and scourge) Jerry Jer aka the Tampon Man finally resurfaces to reminisce with Jim and Sean about the glory days of Connecticut public access television. Birthday boy and Beer Man Beer podcast co-host Jonny Benson makes an appearance to talk about testicle flavored beer. It's the podcast with balls.
Jim and Sean speak to the owner of Colorado's 1UP "barcade" chain. Jim gets to geek out and talk classic coin operated video games with Jonn "Exidy". Some cool behind the scenes talk about the classic arcade doc "King of Kong". Learn about why it's sometimes necessary to pistol whip a fella' when buying and selling arcade games. Also, Jim provides a post script on his meeting with Blazing Saddles' Burton Gilliam (and his creepy PR guy), and Sean gives us a double shot of meth.
Blazing Saddles turns 45 and Jim and Sean have a great chat with Burton Gilliam (Lyle from the Mel Brooks masterpiece). YouTube star Blippi shows us how he did the Harlem Shake before Blippi was Blippi. Jim and Sean get social media marketing advice from 15 year old Olivia, and Jim comes clean about a recent brush with the law. Also, Sean tells us about an ex girlfriend and her "H" problem (and no, it's not heroin). The maestros of minutiae are in rare form for this one....but you be the judge (...
Deputy Speaker for the Connecticut House of Representatives (yes, you read that correctly), the honorable Christopher Rosario, joins the podcast to wax nostalgic about his formative teen years spent watching The Lone Shark television show. Mr. Rosario provides an under-the-hood look at the political machinations in the State of Connecticut....and talks about potential casino gaming in Bridgeport, legal weed, and shows us why he would be an outstanding Mayor of the Park City. Of course there is t...
A sober Jim and a shirtless Sean the Producer provide their Superbowl XLIII post-mortem in the usual Lone Shark Podcast fashion. Jim proves that he won't be working for NFL Films any time soon, and they learn that NFL music and porno soundtracks are pretty distinguishable from one another after all. There's fake news aplenty and glittery dog balls in this one, as well as a halftime boycott. Take that Adam Levine!
Jim is still coming down from his appearance on the Beer Man Beer podcast with Jonny Benson and Keg Kettles. Jim and Sean proceed to speak to the Rachel Olshan-Wilson of Electric Entertainment....easily the most accomplished crew member of the Lone Shark TV show from back in the day. They talk Black Mirror, Sean's autism, and the soon-to-be-released Lone Shark / public access TV show....coming this fall to the WB!
Friend of the show and furry community superstar Pepper Coyote makes his return to tell Jim and Sean about what he's been up to (with a surprise cameo appearance by Fox Amore). Bigfoot fucker Peter Caine proves he's a colossal douchebag and Jim punches women....all on tonight's episode of the Lone Shark Podcast!
After a month hiatus for the holidays and new year, Jim and Sean deliver a season two opener worthy of he wait. Comedian Bruce Baum finally shows up and talks about his beef with Jerry Seinfeld. Special second season Cameos from the Unknown Comic and the newest, bestest friend of the show: Debbie Gibson reworks one of her hits to honor the second season opener. Incredulously, we still discuss Louis CK and the "wokescolds"...and demonstrate why the left and the right are not so far apart on this ...
Hosts Jim and Sean wrap it up for 2018 with a marathon extravaganza....reflecting on the previous 21 episodes, speaking with Lone Shark alumni Bret Magnum, and spinning the manic storytelling wheel like never before. No Xanax is left unturned as your beloved hosts end 2018 with a bang.
Hosts Jim Sharky and Sean the Producer compare post-Thanksgiving notes as Sean tells us why the USPS has nothing on him. Jim tries his hand at a sober broadcast as stories from the week include: plumbing, seizures, fake news, presidential song parodies, and necrophiliac pregnancy. The headmaster himself, Pete Abbagnaro, provides a seemingly sleepy phoner. This one's got something for the whole dysfunctional family!
After a self described "bye week", Sean the Producer and Jim Sharky return to the mics for a guest-free week of your pop culture Red Zone. Jim finally shares the story of "the over-prescribing doctor". It's an aptly named episode on multiple levels.
Radio icon Dennis Falcone proves that being tardy to the party isn't always a bad thing. Mr. Better-Late-Then-Never finally connects with Jim and Sean (not to be confused with Jim and Sam) to cover off on terrestrial and satellite radio....as well as a first hand deconstruction of radio's greatest implosion, The Opie and Anthony Show. Management is loving the direction of this one, and so will you.
In a week of sinister bombing attempts, Jim and Sean cover off on the one that actually detonated (referring, of course, to Jim Sharky's less than memorable stand up comedy performance the night before). In true "breaking news" fashion, we cover all sides of the story with the gig's promoter, audience members, and headliner. Said headliner, Geno Bisconte, represents 1/2 of the In Hot Water show on Anthony Cumia's Compound Media network (www.compoundmedia.com). Deconstruct Jim's bombing, while we...
Hosts Jim Sharky and Sean the Producer run the ADHD gamut, covering off on "redneck paper/rock/scissors", the Gilmore Girls, and a heartfelt apology over the "Rocky Horror Fat Janet" incident. High school alumnus and photo journalist Steve Boitano talks about leaving DC for the Syria war zone, and impaling your face with a crowbar. Oh and there is a funeral for Mamma Chia, as the quest for the perfect vodka sponsor begins.
Norman Lear alumni Glenn Scarpelli talks about why Valerie Bertinelli is awesome, as well as why Sedona, Arizona is the center of the universe. Kanye West proves he is the Henry Kissinger of our day as we whoop-de-scoops his way through an epside of your podcast with bombast. So dress up like a schnauser and polish your gender neutrality. Glenn Scarpelli proves he is easily the newest and bestest friend of the Lone Shark Podcast. No Cameo required.
In this guest-free episode of the podcast, Jim and Sean cover off on everything from Banksy to "chinks in the armor". Ireland gives us the Irish goodbye and Sean regales us with stories of his service in the US Army. Also, Nannette STILL sucks ass.
Hosts Jim Sharky and Sean the Producer continue their world domination as they welcome no fewer than three new countries to the pantheon of Lone Shark Podcast listeners. This episode is low on cursing, but high on the hammered dulcimer. Guest Ted Yoder talks about his brush with Tears for Fears and squeezing in time to play his instrument in the face of having SEVEN children!!!
What does comedian-turned-doctor-turned-comedian Jay Sutay and Dave Zamboni of the all-hockey-rock-band of the same name have in common? Well, it turns out that that the answer is pretty much nothing....but it's no less compelling as the little podcast that could flexes its muscle and shows that hosts Jim Sharky and Sean the Producer are the best in the game. It's the best podcast you're not listening to.
In this episode, hosts Jim and Sean reflect on past episodes and set the table for upcoming guests.
What do Louis CK, Serena Williams, and a guy who impersonates Robin Williams have in common? Listen and find out as the Lone Shark Podcast tops the 3,000 downloads mark and adds new countries to it's global domination.
Finally proving that the universe indeed works in mysterious ways, Jim and Sean find themselves on the other end of a phone conversation with the one and only Bill Kirchenbauer. Bill goes over and above by regaling the Lone Shark faithful with stories surrounding his amazing 40+ years in the business....no one is spared as we get the some inside "classic comedy" baseball with tales of Fernwood 2Nite, Kirk Cameron, Bill Cosby, and Steve Allen. This one is not to be missed.
After last week's guest-heavy episode, your intrepid hosts Jim Sharky and Sean the Producer demonstrate why "manic storytelling" is not just a river in Egypt (oh wait....that's my coffee cup). Much ground is covered in this one....along with a special visit from the holiest of holies. Just listen, dammit.
Lovingly also titled "Dead Ducks and Horse Cocks", listen as hosts Jim and Sean own up to a software malfunction and proceed to turn lemons into lemonade with a guest-heavy "mulligan" show. First, Morgan Gold of Gold Shaw Farm (YouTube / Instagram) talks about giving up his white collar job in Washington to own and operate a Vermont farm....and how to put a sick duck out of its misery. Next, the "Bruce Springsteen of the furry community" Pepper Coyote dispels some myths about the scene and prove...
The global domination hits a snag, as Jim trots out some new show stingers. A trip down the YouTube rabbit hole goes too far, and Jim sings the praises of Fernwood 2 Nite and Bill Kirchenbauer. Tay Zonday drops some new Chocolate Rain lyrics, demonstrating that he is cool AF (and prolly doesn't care much for Nanette either).
The Lone Shark Podcast takes over the world as last week's show brings in listeners from around the world. Onion film critic Peter Rosenthal reviews the sequel to Mamma Mia, and Jim tells the hyped-for-weeks Mamas and the Papas online dating story. Also: Why Jim and Vermont make for bad bedfellows and Sean talks about canine OC D. These guys ADHD!
What do Papa John's Pizza, Perez Hilton, and the Netflix "comedy" special "Nanette" have in common? Probably nothing, but your hosts Jim Sharky and Sean the Producer weave it into the fabric of this episode seamlessly. Degree of difficulty: Gathering of the Juggalos. Something for everyone in this episode of the best podcast you're not listening to.
Fans of the show Lou and Lori make history (albeit dubious for them) as the first-ever in studio audience members for the podcast. From MTV's "16 and Pregnant", Farrah Abraham checks in with a message for both Sean the Producer and Minnie the cat. Jim endeavors to get himself another 7 day chip (what's that?).
