I don't even know how to describe this episode. Thomas Thwaites, author of The Toaster Project, joins us in one our most ridiculous interviews to date. Thomas decided to take a holiday from being a human by transforming himself into a goat. From figuring out how to travel with a heard, to try on prosthetics, to figuring out how a human could digest grass, Thomas went full force into this project. Listen to his unbelievable tale and insights on the human condition. Be sure to read Thomas's new bo...
May 23, 2016•1 hr 57 min
This was a very special episode of the podcast. From Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch, Captain Wild Bill Wichrowski, joins us to talk about his life as a captain, as a television star, and as one badass dude. Wild Bill could not have been more down to earth and a pleasure to talk to. Later, we talk about gross penguins, George Zimmerman, and Nazi Killers. Check out all things Wild Bill at www.captwildbill.com Please keep subscribing to the cast and follow us on twitter @VScomedy. Leave a revi...
May 17, 2016•1 hr 34 min
We are back an on location with our good friends from Demented Brewing Company. Demented Brewing is a new brewery located in Middlesex, NJ that makes kick ass beer. We sit down with owner, Tom Zuber, and coworker Liz Carrasquillo, and talk all things craft beer, brewing and business. Hear how the brewery went from idea to completion. Go checkout Demented Brewing or visit them at www.dementedbrewing.com Please keep subscribing on iTunes and follow us on Twitter @VScomedy. Leave us a review! If yo...
May 10, 2016•54 min
Yay! We're back baby. Today, on the show, Derrick Schommer, of Common Man Cocktails, joins us to discuss his videos, his followers, his business, and his booze. Derrick has built up a following making unique videos where he shows people how to make awesome drinks. Check out Derrick at www.youtube.com/everydaydrinkers or see his great products at www.awesomedrinks.com Later, Paul Schissler, standup comic, comes on to discuss a great new website for comic called comedywire.com. Comedywire is a gre...
May 02, 2016•2 hr
This was fun! We record an episode in a super fancy, super special location. Ok, fine. It was Convenient Truth's director, Dom Bagnato's apartment. But, we are there to talk to his fiance, Kim Boyko, about her new EP entitled "Somebody Else". Kim is a super talented singer/songwriter. Listen as Kim plays a few songs for the podcast. Later, we play an embarrassing version of the Newlywed game. We had a blast. So much so, that Scott ended up falling off his chair during an exciting story of flatul...
Apr 25, 2016•1 hr 27 min
Hey bitches! Fresh off a trip to New Orleans, Scott is back to discuss the anomaly in his pants, hand grenades, and the craziness of the Gay Easter Parade on Bourbon Street. As per usual, Burlew finds a new way to weird Scott out by discussing an imaginary street from his mind called Larmey Lane. Burlew also discusses what he thought was a near death experience. More importantly, Maurice Ashley, the first African American Grandmaster of Chess, joins us on the cast. Maurice was extremely smart, p...
Apr 19, 2016•1 hr 45 min
Time to start on the next 100 episodes. We are back again with an episode full of the spiritual, the ghostly,the unknown, the spooky, the terrifying, the...Ok. I'll stop. First, Scott and Mike talk some comedy experiences, traveling to NYC, and Scott's nervous bombing laugh. Then, Burlew's childhood friend, Martha Camejo, joins us to talk all things paganism. She also discusses what a young Burlew was like. I told you this was terrifying. Afterwards, Scott calls an online psychic and receives so...
Apr 12, 2016•1 hr 26 min
Good lord! 100 of these here podcasts! And, we are back with a fun one. First, we class it up by talking about poo stories. Then, Adrian Hayes, a world traveler, world record holder, and overall amazing guy, joins us to talk about his life of adventure. We have been trying to arrange a date with Adrian for over a year and in every way, it was worth the wait. Listen as Adrian talks about climbing Everest and K2, traveling to the North and South Poles, and surviving in the desert on a camel. This ...
Apr 05, 2016•2 hr 14 min
Episode 99 has arrived. Today on the show we bring on Harley Spiller, aka Inspector Collector, to talk about his ridiculous collections, including the world's largest Chinese menu collection. Harley turned out to be a great interview. We also talk Connor Mcgregor, Burlew almost lighting a garage on fire, the election, play a little Trump or Hitler, and finally wrap it up with a game called Celebrity Arrests: Over/Under. Give it a listen! Check out Harley and his collections at www.inspectorcolle...
Mar 22, 2016•1 hr 40 min
This episode is a hodge podge of fun stuff. First, we talk about podcast "haters", Scott's minister certification, and Vin Diesel selling Hand Sharks. Then, we welcome Warren Bobrow, mixologist, chef and author of Cannabis Cocktails joins to share his interesting take on his family, life, and career. Then, from Spike TV's Inkmaster, Tattoo Artist Cleen Rock One joins us while tattooing! We talk tattoos, business. bulldogs, and life. Great times! Check out Warren Bobrow on twitter @warrenbobrow1 ...
Mar 15, 2016•1 hr 37 min
Another fun episode of the Verbal Shenanigans podcast has arrived. First, we discuss the worst sports songs of all time. Then, Augie Carton, owner of Scott's favorite Jersey brewery, Carton Brewing, joins the cast to discuss all things craft beer, creativity, and business. A great interview for beer lovers. Later, we talk a whole lot about death. Finally, we wrap it up and learn dating tips from the 1950's. Check out Carton Brewing on twitter, instagram, and facebook @cartonbrewing or visit thei...
Mar 08, 2016•2 hr 1 min
We are back with brand new episode. No guests tonight. Why? Hear how Scott inadvertently pissed off a shark attack survivor. We also talk about the Polar Bear Plunge. Listen closely to audio of Burlew losing his mind. Then, listen as Michael Burlew tell his ridiculous account of his run in with the 5.0. Finally, we are back with a fast food edition of "Dirtbag of the Week" and a discussion on how bad the last episode of Walking Dead was. Please follow us on iTunes and leave a review. If you do, ...
Mar 01, 2016•1 hr 18 min
So happy to be back, and the carousel of interesting guests continues this week. First, Trevor Thomas,a blind hiker, joins us to share his incredible story. Trevor lost his sight at the age of 35. Rather than succumb to sorrow, Trevor learned to hike trails all over the world. Listen to his absolutely amazing, inspirational story. Then, our favorite LGBT director, AJ Mattioli returns to talk to us about his transition and the effects it is having on his body and mind. AJ will be checking in with...
Feb 22, 2016•1 hr 47 min
It's President's Day everyone! What better way to celebrate it than listening to the first Verbal Shenanigans President's Day Special?! Listen as Scott and Mike talk all things politics, elections, sweet presidential rides, and even interview 3 candidates who hope to see the oval office this election season! Libertarians, Cecil Ince and Barbara Jo Waymire, join us to explain their cause and their political stances. Afterwards, we are graced by a truly fascinating candidate named Zoltan Istvan wh...
Feb 16, 2016•2 hr 21 min
Back with another highly entertaining podcast for your ears! Devon Harris, a member of the 1988 Jamaican Bobsled Team, joins us to talk about his amazing life story. Devon discusses the idea of bobsledding in Jamaica, the Olympic games, Cool Runnings, inspirational speaking, and much more. Could not ask for a better guest. We also discuss interesting job titles, Freddie Mercury, Miley Cyrus, and Chris Christie. To check out Devon and his work go to www.devonharris.com or follow him on twitter @k...
Feb 08, 2016•1 hr 13 min
We are back and happy to bring you a brand new episode! First, listen as Michael Burlew takes back the lead in the "Shenanigans Showdown" by taking a selfie with a roadkill deer. However, there is a whole lot more to that story. Then,UFC fighter, Alex Morono, joins us to talk about mma, his life, and his recent fight in the UFC. Finally, listen to a great clip of Scott getting heckled by 70 year old drunk ladies. Another fun episode in the books! Take a listen. To check out Alex and his happenin...
Feb 01, 2016•1 hr 28 min
What's up all you Larpers and Larpees? Yes. Listen as Verbal Shenanigans attend LAIRE in Lafayette, NJ for some live action role playing. In the Shenanigans Showdown, Michael Burlew challenged Scott to participate in a LARPing event. Well, he surely did. Listen as the guys interact with dark elves, talk to hobbits, hit each other with swords, and pretty much get destroyed on the battlefield. In the end, we had a great time and learned a lot about a fascinating group of passionate people. Two dam...
Jan 25, 2016•1 hr 44 min
If you love variety, this is the episode for you. First we have a fantastic interview with tattoo artist and Ink Master alum, Aaron Is about his art, career, life, and Inkmaster. Then, Scott talks about seeing the Revenant and his love for bears. Find out what kind of bear Burlew is most similar to. Finally, good friend of the show, LGBT director, AJ Mattioli,joins the cast to discuss his first week of his transition. A killer episode! Check out Aaron and his work at @aaronistattoo on all social...
Jan 18, 2016•1 hr 41 min
Woohoo! Another sensual podcast for you and your significant other to get down to. We talk all sorts of nonsense this week, including Jim Breuer, McSorley's, the butt chugging phenomenon, and Michael Burlew's grandma stealing his baseball cards. Find out why Burlew wells up up at the mention of Donnie Baseball. We also lighten up the mood and discuss watching your parents age. Please follow us @VScomedy on twitter and like our Facebook page. Please leave a review! If you do, Michael Burlew will ...
Jan 14, 2016•1 hr 13 min
Mixologist and Celebrity bartender, Russell Davis, joins us for a hilarious, honest, and extremely entertaining interview. We talk about everything from drinking,to comic books, to peaches, to Wayne's World. Hear Russell discuss battling a robot bartender, accidentally hitting his girlfriend with a bottle, and the life of being a renowned mixologist in everyday life. Russell was a fantastic guest, who is way more than just a bartender. . Tune in to his new podcast, "The Road Rash Podcast." Later...
Jan 06, 2016•1 hr 42 min
Oh man. 2016 is going to be an interesting year for the podcast. First, we talk we well known chef and personality, Arnold Myint. You may have seen Arnold on Top Chef and Next Food Network Star. Listen as we discuss his love of food, experience in figure skating, his restaurants, and his alter ego, Suzy Wong. Then, things get a little crazy. We introduce the "Shenanigans Showdown", where we must go head to head trying to earn points doing ridiculous things we have picked out for each other. Look...
Dec 31, 2015•1 hr 25 min
Still wrapping presents? Well, here is a podcast to listen do while you regift that bread warmer. Enjoy this fun, goofy Christmas episode for you. First, we have a great announcement for the podcast. Listen to another story about Michael Burlew displaying his Redskins love to all of New Jersey. Then, we play a new game called "Christmas Crime", discuss avoiding the rapture, and the war on Christmas. Keep listening to hear a special song to a very iconic Seattle Supersonic. Merry Christmas everyo...
Dec 24, 2015•1 hr 5 min
We are back with another fun episode for y'all. Michael Burlew gives a lonely, saddening look into his time off from work in another installment of "Burlew's Week of Discovery." We also talk about Hevisauru, a metal band that consists completely of dinosaurs. Finally, we have Brad Jones, aka The Cinema Snob, on to talk about his career and all things movies. Very fun interview. Check it out dammit! Go see Brad's work on Twitter @thecinemasnob and on at www.youtube.com/stonedgremlinproductions Fo...
Dec 21, 2015•1 hr 14 min
Back again with Chef Brian Duffy! Brian is a good friend of the podcast and is an amazing guest. Brian Duffy has simply done amazing things with food all over the world. Whether you've seen him on Bar Rescue, or have been to one of his restaurants, Chef Duffy brings passion to his craft. It was a pleasure having Brian on. Look out for his upcoming podcast, The Road Rash podcast with mixologist and fellow Bar Rescue alum, Russell Davis. Later, we talk about ridiculous Christmas traditions around ...
Dec 12, 2015•1 hr 17 min
I love this episode. Accomplished comedian, writer, and producer, Liam McEneaney, joins us to talk about comedy, life, and his career. Liam has worked with so many of the greats like Greg Giraldo, Hannibal Burress, Lewis Black, Jim Gaffigan, Robert Smigel, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, and more. It was great to sit down with Liam and talk about everything from comedy to Hitler. We also discuss the greatness of Patrice O'neal and the process of accidentally stealing jokes. Make sure to check out ...
Dec 07, 2015•1 hr 22 min
Somehow, we keep finding remarkable people to talk to. Dave Ippolito, singer, songwriter, and playwright, joins us to discuss his fascinating life. Hear Dave tell his story about how he overcame addiction and soon became "That Guitar Man from Central Park." Dave is honest, open, funny, and surely unique. He even played us a few original tunes! Take a listen! Check out Dave at www.thatguitarman.com or follow him on @thatguitarman on twitter Continue to follow us on Twitter @VScomedy and listen to...
Dec 02, 2015•1 hr 10 min
For your Black Friday listening pleasure, listen to our latest cast with the man, the myth, the legend himself...Captain Bayonne! Captain Bayonne is a "superhero" who runs the streets of Bayonne and promotes healthy lifestyles, cleaning up the community, and fighting crime. Here his origin story that suddenly gets interrupted by his well known arch nemesis, The Jersey City Joker. We also talk about my trip to the emergency room after being attacked by a viscous feline. This was a ton of fun! Che...
Nov 27, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Verbal Shenanigans is back doing live on location at Parsippany High School for some exciting wrestling from UPWA. We had a blast and got a real insight into the independent wrestling business. We were able to interview several wrestlers including our good friend Big Irish Pete Nixon, Papa Stro, Mike Orlando, Miss New York aka Anna Theresa, Justin Parker, and Tommy Spencer. We also spoke to the legendary Earl Hebner! Listen to us awfully call Pete Nixon's match and finally we wrap up with the pr...
Nov 24, 2015•2 hr 2 min
This was a really fun episode. First, we talk about childhood nostalgia such as pogs, garbagepail kids, big wheels, and dogs roaming the suburbs. Then, Robbie Rist joins us and he was absolutely fascinating. Robbie is an actor who has been involved in so many projects that are part of American pop culture. Robbie was Cousin Oliver on the Brady Bunch, the voice of Michelangelo, the Ninja Turtle, and is now the voice Stuff the Dragon on Disney's Doc McStuffins. Take one look at Robbie's IMDB profi...
Nov 14, 2015•1 hr 31 min
Well, we may have reached a whole new level of stupidity on this one. We sat down late at night to record a Halloween themed episode. We discuss old Halloween stories, crying over a copied Ninja Turtle ghost, someone putting their leg in a washing machine, and a hilarious story about Burlew in a toothbrush costume. We also have a mysterious call from a talking pumpkin with awful jokes know as the "Hack-o-lantern". Keep following us on iTunes and on twitter @VScomedy #halloween #hackolantern #gho...
Nov 10, 2015•1 hr 3 min
