Verbal Shenanigans

Eddie Schwartz is the definition of a "songwriter's songwriter." While you might not recognize his face in a crowd, you have definitely screamed his lyrics at a karaoke bar, in your car, or at a stadium. As the man behind Pat Benatar’s "Hit Me with Your Best Shot," he didn't just write a song; he wrote an anthem for an entire generation.  We chat with Eddie about all things music and here some amazing stories from over 40 years in ...

Don’t pretend that we’re dead, join us for another amazing interview on the podcast. We are joined by bassist Jennifer Finch, as L7 celebrates its 40th anniversary. We talk about her music with the band and her side band with Courtney Love, the punk and grunge scene in LA & Seattle, why she left the band, and her photography that documented the music scene in the 70’s through the 90’s. A great interview. 

Scott runs into an...

How long could you survive on a single breath? For most of us, the answer is measured in seconds. For Vitomir Maričić, it’s nearly half an hour. In June 2025, Vitomir shattered the Guinness World Record for the longest voluntary breath-hold, staying submerged for a staggering 29 minutes and 3 seconds. But breath-holding is just one facet of this extreme athlete’s life. From performing 240kg squats underwater to walking over 100 met...

Red Peters is a world-renowned songwriter, comedian, and the go-to authority for original comedy music. Best known for his frequent appearances on The Howard Stern Show and The Dr. Demento Show, Red has spent decades blending high-end musical production with low-brow humor. As the host of the legendary Red Peters Comedy Music Hour on SiriusXM and the creator of two best-selling comedy albums, Red continues to be a leading voice in ...

Some people say this show is a Never Ending Story.  But, today we bring back one of our favorite guests back to our story, and that is Limahl!  You may know Limahl as the frontman of Kajagoogoo, you may have listened to his "One Wish for Christmas" this holiday season, or you may remember him as the singer of "Never Ending Story", but we now know him as a great humble, funny guy who gives a great interview.  We dive into everything...

As the holidays keep rolling, we keep the Christmas spirit steam rolling with another Xmas guest. Composer and musician Tom Sharpe is an award winning musician performing for the Tom Sharpe Ensemble and Dennis DeYoung of Styx. During the holidays he is the percussionist for Mannheim Steamroller, the number one selling Christmas artist of all time. We chat with him about the tour, the band’s Christmas following, and also a chance en...

Well.  It is here!  The 2025 Christmas Spectacular has arrived and it is jam packed with Christmas cheer.  First, Scott, Mike, Harry, and Dom take a trip down memory lane and receive gifts from the 1984 Sear's Christmas catalog.  Then, a true Christmas miracle occurs.  The guys participate in a game entitled "The Santa Clause 4" where they must compete to see who is the next Santa.  You won't believe who joined the show to judge th...

Christmas is near, so here is our first present to our listeners.  For the 4th time, our favorite tenor, Jonathan Antoine joins us on the show.  We hear all about his new album, what he has been up to his, his Christmas traditions, and more.  We also play a new game called "Tenor More, Tenor Less."  Jonathan remains one of our favorite people to chat with.  Check out this silly, laid back, and informative interview. Merry Christmas...

As we are in the middle of  both football and the holiday season, our guest runs in to talk about his amazing career and his great stocking stuffer book for your kids. Ricky Watters is a 49'ers, Seahawks, and Eagles' legend, has won a national championship, a Super Bowl, and is now the author of the children’s book,  ‘A Gift Called Shane’, which tells the story of the adoption of his youngest son, from the  perspective of his older...

Our true crime podcast is here to solve the biggest mystery of all time. D. B Cooper? Lindbergh baby? No, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego. A person who perused her for years is member of Rockapella Scott Leonard. We chat with Scott on his music career bringing him to Japan, the formation of the band, working on the game show, and continuing to make music with the band.

We also chat about fat goalies , reflect on the Thank...

A little appetizer before your Thanksgiving meal…a special holiday episode of Verbal Shenanigans. We bring in friends old and new to play Thanksliving. Scott, Harry, and Dom show off their knowledge and thankfulness as Pilgrim Mike puts them through a series of question, trivia, and …hand turkey drawings? Assisting us will be fan and friend of the show Kelley Warner to judge the boys in determining who is will be thankful they are ...

Just when you think you are out, we pull you back in with another amazing guest. Louis Ferrante went from doing heist work for the Gambino family, to jail, to becoming a best selling author. We talk about his mob life, his reform, the mob’s role from then to now in the world, and real life versus Hollywood when it comes to the mob. Fascinating and entertaining interview to listen to.

We also figure out if Mike could survive priso...

We shoot for the skies every week to entertain everyone, and this week we aim for the Cosmos. One of the most historical brands in US Soccer history is the New York Cosmos. From Pele to Beckenbauer, the brand is a fixture in US futbol culture, and next year the team returns. Leading the way is CEO Erik Stover who joins the show to talk about the work in bringing the team back, coming to Patterson, NJ, and the goals to team success.

As the moon falls on an another Halloween, we have one more spooky guest to give…and it's not Burlew in another vampire outfit. Special effects makeup artist, Todd Tucker, tells his story of going from a hair metal band to being a makeup artist on a Steven Spielberg movie. We chat on him founding his makeup studio Illusion Industries, acting and creating looks on horror show and movies like Charmed, Hook, Dracula, and Texas Chainsa...

It's here folks! The 2025 Halloween Extravaganza has arrived.  And it is everything we love to do here at Verbal Shenanigans.  First, friends of the show, Dom and Harry, join us to compete in a grueling game entitled "Escape from Burlewsferatu".  The guys must navigate through 3 nights of Halloween themed questions to avoid being killed by his Lordship, a gross vampire with an aching back, Burlewsferatu!  Lot of fun.  Listeners be ...

Our guest today is the man who literally holds the keys to some of the most iconic music in history. Mark Linett is a three-time Grammy-winning producer and audio engineer, he's worked with legends like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane's Addiction, and Randy Newman. But you know him best as the sonic architect for The Beach Boys' incredible catalog—the one who gave us the definitive stereo mix of Pet Sounds and meticulously brought ...

We sit down with a true living legend, Parks Bonifay. From being the youngest person ever to waterski at just six months old to becoming arguably the most influential wakeboarder of all time, Parks has redefined water sports. We dive into his decades-long career—covering X-Games gold, pioneering new tricks, the wildest Red Bull stunts, and his time with the Jackass crew. Hear the untold stories from the water and beyond that cement...

Between being in Thursday, L.S. Dunes, and touring my My Chemical Romance, I'm not sure how Tucker Rule found the time to chat with us.  Tucker is a killer drummer, great guy, and an awesome story teller.  We dive into everything from the life balance involved with being with 3 awesome bands, the mentality of drumming in everything from boys bands, to Dancing with the Stars,  to heavy music, and to simply navigating life as an arti...