Episodes
Unique segments are the backbone of any decent late night talk show. Nothing gets an audience fired up like knowing that one of their favorite segments is coming up. You can also tell a lot about the show's concept, target audience and sense of humor based on what are the recurring bits. Think that Dancing Itos is just HILAROUS? Then brother, do we have a show for you. We're exploring some of the most iconic late night talk show bits in history on this week's episode. And our special guest...
Published 04/25/24
This week we're turning our eye on the Iron City. We touch on everything from local food and drink to, of course, the sports teams. Joining us are a couple of local ringers: Kyle Chrise and Greg Benevent from the What Yinz Talkin' Bout, which is a lively conversation about the Steelers social media conversation.
Published 04/18/24
Published 04/18/24
Happy Wrestlemania Season, everyone. Wrestlemania is the one time when even the most casual fans pay attention to what's happening in wrestling. A lot of that has to do with the fact that big-time celebrities have a tendency to get involved inside - or outside - the ring during Wrestlemania. This week we're looking at some of the most high-profile, exciting and shocking moments involving celebrities and wrestling!
Published 03/21/24
Sometimes the best bands aren't even real! That's the premise of this week's episode, as we talk about musical acts that started out as fictional and turned into hitmakers and live acts. Joining us to sort through the thousands of possible entries is T. Mike Childs, author of "The Rocklopedia Fakebandica" and proprietor of the FakeBands.com Wiki.
Published 02/26/24
We're not talking fancy restaurant appetizers in this episode. Get out of here, arancini! No, we're discussing and debating what are the most iconic bar foods. We take a trip down Cholesterol Lane with our favorite items to nosh on while tossing back a pint!
Published 02/06/24
Klutzes are staples of entertainment, because they are so relateable. After all, pobody's nerfect! We all have felt like a stumblebum at some point in our lives, so we feel the pain of the klutz, whether it's on the screen or in real life. This week we're looking at all forms of klutzes and isolating some of our favorite. Let's hope we don't fumble the bag with our picks!
Published 01/13/24
So now, the end is near...of the movie, that is. And it's time to go out with a bang - sometimes literally - and wrap up the whole theme of the movie in one neat bow. What better way to do that than with the perfect song. This week we're discussing the ultimate meetings of music and visuals that leave indelible marks on people who watch their favorite films.
Published 12/15/23
Sometimes, a song you love can because an automatic fast-forward when it comes on. It's not because the song is suddenly bad. Maybe the song is overplayed, or maybe the lyrics haven't held up. No matter what the case, it's a song that you don't need to hear for a long time. We're discussing songs that we feel that way about this week, and yes, we're taking down some sacred cows along the way.
Published 11/17/23
Robert De Niro - a titan of the film world and certainly one of the most talented actors ever to grace the big screen. He is totally dedicated to his craft, even if that means engaging in all manner of method acting nonsense. Still, no one can question the intensity of a De Niro performance. Ahead of the release of "KIllers of the Flower Moon," we're honoring Robert De Niro (or "Bobby" to his friends and people who want you to think they are Hollywood insiders) by buiding a whole episode...
Published 10/20/23
No matter how many ridiculous nicknames Hollywood creates for its Mafia movie characters, they still can't hold a candle to the ones sported by real-life Mob members. This week we're joined by Frank Hayde, author of several books including "The Mafia and the Machine" to discuss the funniest and most adorable names possible for truly horrendous people.
Published 10/05/23
Pixar has done more than make some of the most beloved animated films of the last three decades. The "Pixar Magic" also extends to short films, where talented creators often have the chance to explore and experiment with fewer restrictions or expectations. This episode is dedicated to Pixar shorts, whether they were shown before a feature-length film or on television.
Published 09/22/23
Remember magazines? They were sort of like books, but with less pages and more pictures, and you could get them delivered to your home every week or maybe every month. And when you were younger, there was probably a time when getting a magazine subscription delivered to your door was a big deal. This week we're talking about different magazine subscriptions we've had over the years - from classic magazines to ones that went out of business years ago.
Published 08/17/23
Few musical artists have been as pop culture savvy as the Beastie Boys. Their lyrics include a litany of references to obscure musicians, athletes, TV shows and films. It can feel like you need Wikipedia up to "get" all of the references, but somehow it always works. This week we're exploring the encyclopedic world of Beastie Boys pop culture references. And we've got a certified Beastie Boys expert in the house with good friend of the show Alex Gradet, who has more hits than Rod Carew. 
Published 08/10/23
This week we want to know: who is the Hostess with the Mostest? Snack cakes, that is! We're talking about everyone's favorite brand of sweet junk food induglence and break down which product would come out on top in any middle school lunch swap.
Published 07/29/23
Jack Black has been charming us for...at this point, it's actually been decades, which feels very strange to type. Maybe you find him charming, or maybe you think he can sometimes be a bit much. But there's no denying that he's seemingly always there. This week we're discussing all aspects of Jack Black, whether he's on his on or melting faces with his partner-in-crime Kyle Gass in Tenacious D. So sit back, get your squiddley diddley doosh on and check out our new episode!
Published 06/16/23
This week we're (mostly) talking about people with million dollar smiles! Smiles that can light up a room! And every other cliche you can think of for a brilliant, winning smile.
Published 06/13/23
Things that you can expect the bands are our list to do: Come to your town Help you party down And not necessarily in that order! This week we're turning our gaze to the greatest American rock bands in history. No Beatles, Rolling Stones or The Who here - just pure American bands who can rock all night long if needed.
Published 06/02/23
Fans know all about the BIG sports here in the U.S. - football, basketball, baseball, etc. But there's literally a whole world of incredibly fun sports to watch outside of the standard fare. This week, we're taking a look at all of the sports that may be foreign to you but have their own diehard fans who love it with a passion.
Published 05/26/23
For a country of seven million people, Ireland has had an outsized impact on popular culture. Think about Ireland and there are some things that are going to immediately come to mind. And that's exactly what we're discussing in this episode: from the authnetically Irish to the "only in America" type of Irish things.
Published 04/27/23
Bargain hunters of the world, unite! This week we're discussing some of the best bargains that we've ever seen. We're exploring everywhere from the local supermarket to some unusual stores to find some of greatest deals imaginable.
Published 04/20/23
This episode slices and dices its way through a very fun topic - single use kitchen gadgets. They are the kitchen tools that don't have a lot of uses, but you're sure glad you have it when you need it. We take a trip through the junk drawer in our cabinet to discover some of the most useful (or ridiculous) things that are occasionally part of our cooking repertoire. 
Published 03/10/23
The redemption arc is a classic trope of entertainment, but it's especially true when it comes to comic books. Time after time, you see a classic foe turn into a friend because of change of heart or circumstance. Now, does it always stick? Well... We're debating reformed bad guys in comics this with and here to help us out is Alex Squiers.
Published 03/02/23
Great sports moments don't just happen in a vacuum. You remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when some amazing play or fantastic finish happens. This week we're taking a stroll down sporting memory lane with our new friend Jack Hewson of the Tiger Fonix Podcast. We're talking everything from baseball to Australian Rules Football.
Published 02/23/23
One person's dream job is another person's nightmare. Just because you are good at one career path doesn't mean that you could do any job. In fact, there are probably some jobs that, deep down inside, you know you would just be horrible at doing. We're talking about the career paths we'd prefer not to take this week, thanking the heavens that someone else is able to do what we cannot.
Published 02/16/23