Episodes
The Bedells remind everyone to checkout the Home Show at the Wisconsin State Fair this weekend, where Skip will be making some cool presentations! Alison addresses some drama that was initiated by another member of the Carolla Digital Family. OJ and Bill Cosby are in the news. Skip answers listener questions, including a shower coming off the wall, replacing laminate counter tops and building a new workshop. Finally, they answer listener neighbor dispute questions!
Published 02/26/21
Published 02/26/21
The Bedells are back after a hiatus and they are with Joe Cumia again.  They’ve been incredibly busy with new show creation and home renovation, and have finally gotten a much needed break from the stress.  The gang is sipping Jameson, but Alison needs an interesting chaser.  Ali is growing sweet potatoes, and gives a tip to get em started.  This leads to memories of Joe’s childhood… growing things.  Milo is becoming a seasoned biker, and Skip thinks he’s British.  They catch up on free tv,...
Published 10/07/16
The Bedells have begun binge watching tv again, and they share their new favs.  Alison made a new reality tv acquaintance with a star of a new fav show, who was a fan already.  There’s new breast fashion, and it isn’t for everyone.  They had a really tough steak tonight, and it reminded them of many other unpleasant experiences involving sensitive body parts.  Alison has some Random Thoughts.  What does an eggplant have to do with a body part?  Do you know the difference between regular, big,...
Published 09/10/16
The Bedells talk about the listeners and how they came to be acquainted with some of the fans, and give props to the loyal followers.  They answer some really good questions for Tip Tuesday, for both the dudes and the ladies, about cosmetics, bathrooms, cabinets, wood, floors bugs and more!
Published 09/07/16
Skip talks about his first weekend appearance tomorrow on FOX & Friends.  Hammer And Nails Podcast is now on iHeartRadio!!  Do your clothes still stink after dry cleaning??  Comedy Central roasted Rob Lowe.  Although it has’t aired yet, the best part has already been in the media.  DeEvolution of human thumbs and legs has begun.  Have you taken your dog on a trip?  What do you do when you can’t bring him to some places on that trip?  Do you go without him, or not go?  Alison started...
Published 09/03/16
The kitchen is coming along, and Skip talks about what's behind the brick wall he put up.  Alison addresses the online comments on the wall.  They received some more cool battery stuff from Milwaukee and DeWalt, and some of it the ladies could like, too!  Weiner’s weiner is in the news again.  Britney Spears pissed Alison off. Some good gardening advice for your squash and cucumbers comes up.  Alison has some Random Thoughts.
Published 08/31/16
Alison finally got approved for life insurance, and Skip better be careful because his big mouth is holding up his policy!  Skip talks about his abbreviated FOX appearance, and Alison gave him a reality check.  Skip’s getting a sty, and they recall a story when filming Catch A Contractor and Skip’s face was all messed up.  Alison had to be the bad guy again.  They discuss the difficulty of rejection in the entertainment industry.  Skip got a really scary call from the IRS!  They try to...
Published 08/27/16
Alison updates Skip on the big changes she’s experiencing from her pellets, and then tells him how she caused the evacuation of a building.  They discuss the Ryan Lochte incident in Rio, and Matt Lauer’s interview.  Season 2 of 60 Days In has begun, and it’s looking pretty good, despite misleading representations of the first season participants.  Finally, they have a debate over the recent pledge of allegiance changes in schools.
Published 08/23/16
A flashback episode from when the Bedells were really happy to hear that ACE was on the Howard Stern Show, but… some intervention was needed. The Bedells answer lots of listener questions, which includes a lot of home tips and a valuable pet tip.
Published 08/20/16
The Bedells are happy to welcome radio show host and Good Day Oregon tv DIY specialist Eric Goranson!  The gang talk about tools, live tv broadcasting and crazy customers.  They take some questions from listeners and give some great tips.
Published 08/16/16
The Bedells just got their long-awaited cabinet delivery, and Skip has been immersed in the kitchen, so they are bringing back an episode from last year that they think you'll enjoy.  The Bedells talk about Jared from Subway finally getting sentenced, and sex offenders.  Skip talks about a big renovation job he just started.  The Bedells also flew to LA this past weekend and Alison lost it on another passenger.  They discuss their appearance on the Adam Carolla Show this past week, and the...
Published 08/13/16
The Bedells are recovering from a long weekend wth family at the Jersey Shore.  They came home to evidence of rebellious vindictive cats.  Alison finally saw the uncensored version of Orlando’s bloom.  What’d she think of it?  Then some listener calls come in for Tip Tuesday!  Skip answers questions about lucite flooring, stick-on tile, male supplements, hanging full wall mirrors, quality paint and primers, smoking meat and weeds.  Alison found an alternative to a face lift.  Don’t forget to...
Published 08/10/16
Skip is about to fall apart from all the tiling he’s been doing, and the Bedells are getting ready to go to the Jersey Shore this weekend for the family reunion.  Alison found some information about some Hollywood actors anatomy that was hugely surprising.  Ozzy has a sex addiction… really??  What classifies addiction and recovery?  The Bedells come up with a great idea to get revenge on Craigslist cheapskates.  The Bedells take live calls, and talk about solar power, stucco, and catch up...
Published 08/05/16
The Bedells are back at Joe Cumia’s studio again, and Joe served up some Jameson, and things got a bit cray cray all throughout.  The Bedells contemplate taking a cruise, after a suggestion by a Carolla fan, and Joe suggests they all go together.  The Bedells had a series of fails while trying to move forward on the renovation this past weekend.  Alison lost it on Skip in the grocery store… who was right and who was wrong?  Do you know some expressions that you don’t know the origin of?  Are...
Published 08/02/16
It’s Skip’s Birthday!  Have you ever gotten calls from people you don’t know on Facebook Messenger?  Would you answer the call?  Skip just got some amazing tools from DeWalt and the video is posted on SkipBedell.com, as well as other videos that the Bedells have been promising of the kitchen renovation!  Alison got Skip a cool, historical-like birthday gift.  The Bedells found buried treasures in their yard when it was excavated… and they are also leaving some things behind.   What does...
Published 07/30/16
The Bedells are getting overwhelmed with so many things happening at once.  There’s so much to accomplish, how do you decide who does what in a relationship?  Have you had outsiders evaluate your relationship and make wrong conclusions, and judge you?  Have you ever wondered why some “nobodies” have so many followers on social media?  Today is Tip Tuesday, and there are a large variety of questions!  And for the first time, the Bedells took LIVE PHONE CALLS!!  Stay in touch with the Bedells...
Published 07/27/16
The Bedells make an exciting announcement about a new step they’ve taken in the entertainment industry!  Alison updates the listeners on her quest to dump cable.  They discuss Direct TV and a WTF about their commercials.  The Bedells debate about Melania Trump’s plagiarized speech.  Dykstra was on the Adam Carolla Show, and it was quite a departure from the Stern interview.  How open can you be on a podcast when you know family members are listening?  The Bedells recall ant horror stories and...
Published 07/22/16
The Bedells are excited to announce that not only can they be heard on Youtube now, but they are also on iHeartRadio!  Have you ever had dinner with another couple and get stressed out about the combined bill?  Racial relations and anti-police movement continues in the news.  Alison gives an MCT oil update, and updates on gang rape convictions in the headlines.  How much can you believe what you hear on the news?  How reliable are the “professional” sources?  How much reality is real?  The...
Published 07/19/16
Once again, the evil clicking monster bears it's ugly head... but only for a little while... it eventually stops.  Alison began making her coffee bulletproof.  Skip was thisclose to a FOX show a few months ago, they explain the story.  Do you have a huge cable bill like the Bedells?  Alison researched alternatives.  A new name needs to be created for some toiletries.  Skip's sister is having a gender reveal party... the beginning of all the parties Alison "loves".  Pokemon Go is drawing out...
Published 07/16/16
The Bedells are back with a great Tip Tuesday!  Don’t forget the podcast is also available on YouTube now too!  Skip’s been working for three days on a custom light fixture that he has been creating.  They review a great movie they saw this past weekend.  Alison gives the ladies a great, and unusual, beach hair tip.  Have you ever had a bad haircut that got cut too short?  Listeners have questions about cooling products, men shaving in special places, home inspections, homes on noisy roads,...
Published 07/13/16
The Bedells catch up on the kitchen remodel.  They try to figure out the best way to post on social media, and also announce that the podcast can now be found on YouTube!!  More work for Larsen!  Skip & Alison recall some couples adventures they have been on that didn’t quite turn out the way they had planned, and lessons learned to not try again.  Bill Cosby is going to trial!  What’s the most disgusting thing you can make a dress out of?  Don’t forget about Prime Day!!
Published 07/08/16
The Bedells talk about the 4th of July holiday weekend, and all the fireworks that everyone has had access to.  It’s bathing suit time of year… reverse mirrors are the enemy when shopping.  The Bedells then try to figure out mismatched couples.  There's a whole lot of new slang that doesn’t seem to make sense, and unless you learn it, it’s a foreign language in America.  It’s Tip Tuesday, and there was a great variety of questions about exercises, hot California roof problems, tomato...
Published 07/06/16
It’s the 4th of July weekend and also the one year anniversary of Hammer And Nails Podcast!!  Time for people to get stupid with fireworks!  Have you ever tortured bugs and then felt guilty about it?  The Bedells had a monster on their tomato plant.  Lenny Dykstra has a big aversion to bodily functions.  Milo almost got shaken baby syndrome.  Alison started a revolution at the McDonald’s drive thru.  They answer a couple of listener questions and offer some great tips about batteries and...
Published 07/01/16
The Bedells just returned from Baltimore, where they got to see all of the new DeWalt innovations!  Then, they attended a high school graduation, and also went shooting really big guns.  How creative are you with baby names?  Would you name your kid after a tv character? What did a Swedish soccer player do to get him kicked out of the game?  Have you ever looked at your restaurant receipt and notice something mean on it?
Published 06/25/16