Pop Culture Episodes

Adam Nedeff returns to the podcast with tons of great stories about the wacky world of game shows! Oh... did we mention he has a new book? He talks about that plus deleted footage from Planes, Trains and Automobiles and the Thanksgiving classic, Alice's Restaurant. Listen to this episode with the whole family... it's the perfect way to kick off the festive holiday season. More great guests are booked for upcoming episodes,,, we'll tell you who next week! Support the Show.

Special Guest: Retired Marine and Sketch Card Artist James Nungesser joins us during the show! We talk sketch cards, military films, Samuel L. Jackson, and knighting Harrison Ford! Also - Mike learns the importance of hitting the "record" button BEFORE the show actually starts! #marines #sketchcards #samuelljackson Find James Nungesser's art on Instagram: @jamesnungesserart Also, follow him on TikTok: @jimnungesser And tons more! Support the Show.

On this week's episode, Mike gets attacked live on air by a killer insect and his scream is worth all the money in the world! Plus... Licorice Pizza, John Wick 4, Top Gun: Maverick, a lady who works at Dunkin Donuts and how to tell if your wife is a witch. This episode is so good, you'll wanna rewind and listen to it again #johnwick #topgun #maverick #dunkin Support the Show.

On this week's episode, Darin shares his St. Louis visit (did you know they have an arch? It's true!) and his rest stop adventures! Mike went to an #AWOLNATION concert, and ate a bison! Plus... horses, Sweetest Day, camels, Christmas coffee, an epic Kroger story, and #U2 #Funko pops! This one went off the rails multiple times - but (somehow) managed to wrap up nicely! If you miss this episode, you're a terrible person. Also, hear more of our shows on Newsly here --> https://newsly.me and use...

On this week's episode, Darin bitches about customer service after he was placed on hold for one hour and forty five minutes! And Mike bitches about customer service after he tries to find anybody who knows where to find the flipping white strips! Plus... Cheeto Dust, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Frosted Mini Wheats and the best Thanksgiving movie of all time... Planes, Trains & Automobiles. The boys should have their mouths washed out with soap on this one... count how many times they g...

This week on "A Very Special Irritable Dad Syndrome": Long time listener Lisa Ferguson breaks every Irritable Dad Syndrome rule imaginable by smuggling the banned Chris Hughes onto the show! Listen to this one-of-a-kind Irritable Dad Syndrome event - the appearance of the (in)famous Chris Hughes and his fiance Lisa Ferguson! Also, hear more of our shows on Newsly here --> https://newsly.me and use the promo code 1RR1TABLEDAD Support the Show.

On this week's show Mike tears through the Hu / Megadeath show, and gushes (embarrassingly) about getting to fist-bump Dave Mustaine. Also - we came SO close to giving Venomous Beaver the exposure they deserve! All this plus Dan Fogelberg, Journey, Hocus Pocus, and senior pictures with strippers! If you miss this episode, you'll have to go back to Episode #1 and start all over again. #megadeth #thehu #venomousbeaver #journey Also, hear more of our shows on Newsly here --> https://newsly.me a...

On this week's show, Mike and Darin are watching the Dahmer show on Netflix... and they think it's kind of a downer. Also, Mike has a fear of pooping around beetles and we're not talking about Paul and Ringo. All this plus the moons of Jupiter, a case of mistaken identity, people who need to shut up about video games and the guys reveal which actors they want to star in the Irritable Dad Syndrome biopic motion picture. If you miss this episode, you'll regret it for the rest of your miserable,...

Darin and Mike actually go out with normal people! What could possibly go wrong? Also the #steelers and #bengals game, plus #cobrakai. Finally - we talk about Washington DC, Irish Pubs, and take listener questions! Support the Show.

#sweden #ringsofpower #ozark Have you ever seen a dog that's so ugly it's cute? Well, that's what you get with episode 107. Mike and Darin talk about crickets... yes crickets. Darin had a cyst removed from his ear. Exhilarating right? Oh, then Mike tells you about everything that ever happened in the Lord of the Rings. Fast forward to around 37 minutes and you'll hear an amusing story about marbles. Good Lord! All this plus insults to the Swedes, Ozark, hospital elevators and a venomous beaver f...

#lifecoach #concerts #weirdal #bearcats The duo discuss an odd sighting at the Weird Al concert, Mike's Life Coach idea, and the UC Open House. Also - gift horses, potato salad, Nitro Pepsi, Eggo etiquette, school projects, Russian literature, and more! This one's jam packed with idiocy! Support the Show.

#daveletterman #albanese #weirdal Holy crap... the boys almost broke the podcast on this one. They welcome Mike Chisholm from The Letterman Podcast to join in as everything goes to Hell in a handbasket. Did Mike really win $5,000? Are gummy bears a better treat than ice cream sandwiches? The boys try to find answers to these questions while everything burns in flames around them They also talk about David Letterman, Anne Murray, Weird Al Yankovic much more so what else could you ask for? Sup...

The Best of Year Two! Come with us on a wild and stupid ride back through the best clips of our second year of episodes!! #u2 #icecream #colonoscopy #lochness #fasterpussycat 3:04 Opossums (from Episode 87) 12:28 Space Monkey (from Episode 78) 16:07 The Great Ice Cream Sandwich Fight (from Episode 57) 27:12 Ice Cream Sandwich Disrespect (from Episode 59) 32:07 Buck Sneed and Dusty Sawyers (from Episode 60) 35:49 Back Off - I'm on Nasal Spray (from Episode 58) 38:42 The Colonoscopy Epic (from E...

#thedecisionreel #starwars #donknotts Mike and Darin welcome Steve and Randy from The Decision Reel to the show to discuss some of the best and worst movies of all time. Spoiler Alert: Steve knows his stuff but Randy hasn't seen Star Wars and doesn't know who Don Knotts is... so this is gonna be a real treat! Check out "The Decision Reel Podcast" at www.thedecisionreel.com and on Twitter @thedecisionreel Also, hear more of our shows on Newsly here --> https://newsly.me and use the promo code...

#donkeykong #bettercallsaul #breaking bad #theprincessbride On this week's episode Darin accidentally drops a major spoiler on one of Mike's favorite shows and he's pissed! Plus Mike's sister in law hates one of the greatest movies of all time. Also, the boys talk about wearing the right belt, Catholic funerals, things that aren't supposed to be in your food at a restaurant, Spanish radio commercials and 80's rock sensations T'Pau! This episode is gonna be sick! Also, hear more of our shows ...

#fasterpussycat #pigglywiggly #tomkeifer #cinderella On this episode, a slight look back as well as Mike's need for multiple drinks! Piggly Wiggly + Kroger = Awesome this week, and Darin has fun at the dentist! Mike saw three bands for $5 - and can't get past one of the names. All this and more on our 100th Episode Extravaganza!! Support the Show.

#turtles #tomjones #wasps On this week's episode the boys talk about turtles, frogs, butt wipes, bicycles, killing wasps, pulling teeth, coughing while pooping and of course... Tom Jones. Phone the neighbors and wake the kids. You're not going to want to miss a second of this one. Also, hear more of our shows on Newsly here --> https://newsly.me and use the promo code 1RR1TABLEDAD Support the Show.

#adamnedeff #westvirginia #tudors #marshall #whammy #jescowhite #sgtslaughter Welcome special guest - Adam Nedeff! Adam is an author who grew up in Vienna, West Virginia, and spent his childhood infinitely more interested in late night comedy & game shows than afternoon cartoons! We talk game shows, TV, whammys, Sgt. Slaughter, Jesco White, and more! Check out Adam's books on Bear Manor Media - here: https://bearmanor-digital.myshopify.com/search?q=adam+nedeff Also, hear more of our shows o...

#dinosaurs #gregbrady #cincinnati #kingsisland This week the boys talk about a waitress with a potty mouth who seriously loves onion rings... plus dinosaurs, Greg Brady, accordions and eating the heels on a loaf of bread. Yes... this is exactly the podcast you were waiting for! Support the Show.

#grandcanyon #deathvalley #lasvegas #omnimart #meowwolf #joshuatree Mike went on a vacation, and won't shut up about it! Also, a couple of Home Depot stories, and our first call to retire a country song! Support the Show.

#topgun #maverick #obi-wan #kenobi This week the boys talk about mice that are afraid of bananas, Top Gun: Maverick, Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Winnie the Pooh horror film, lies people tell about The Eagles and Darin used to be afraid of cows. Plus Mike and Darin disagree for the first time on a song that needs to be retired and quite possibly the best story of all time about working with a difficult client. Call your therapist... you'll need to schedule a visit or two after listening to this one! ...

#shehulk #marvel #pancakes #hulk This week, the boys decided to tackle 2 episodes in a night and that's why this show sounds like a circus freak show They ask the tough questions like... why do guys keep so much crap on their keyring? What do you put in your mashed potatoes to make them creamy? And why does She Hulk have to be an attorney at law and not a dentist? All this plus losing your memory, head shavers, hard tacos vs soft tacos and blueberry pancakes. Perfect topics for a perfect podc...

#towelday #slayer #tearsforfears #kroger #thepolice It's Towel Day! Also, we talk inappropriate band T-Shirts, a spontaneous reading of a script at a kid's birthday party, and a daring foam pit rescue. Mike went to see Tears for Fears, and of course - there's a U2 reference. Our first (real) entry into our Advice segment! Another entry into our "Songs that Need to be Retired" segment - featuring The Police. Again. All this plus a Kroger adventure, batteries, and more! Support the Show.

#lakota #lakotaschoolboard #billyjoel #dollyparton This week, we revisit the Lakota School Board shenanigans -and this time, we remember to point out the most ridiculous stuff! Also, more listener questions that lead to topics such as Dolly Parton, vertical whales, and inappropriate medical advice. Another entry into our "Songs that Need to be Retired" segment - featuring Billy Joel and Dwight. All this plus a lost wallet, juggling, pancakes, and lawnmowing! Check us out on Newsly here --> ...