"Pepito" joins the cast! From Teaneck, NJ to the top of the world. Today’s guest is a world-class talent who redefined what it meant to be a modern striker. Whether he was finding the back of the net in the Premier League, La Liga, or Serie A, he did it with a style and intelligence that was purely his own. We sit down and discuss the journey to Parma at 12 years old, playing for Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, reaching a "flow state" at the top of his game, the resilience to battle through multiple surgeries, and now life as a dad, the Head of Soccer for the Cosmos, and the transition from player to coach. Let’s get into it with the one and only, Giuseppe Rossi.

We also discuss the fake outrage over the halftime show, discuss a former guest linked to the Epstein Files, dive into a true Olympic controversy, and discuss holidays decorations left up for way too long. A great week of the show.

How do you find your own voice when you’re raised in a world built on silence? Rita Gigante is the daughter of one of the most powerful mob bosses in history, Vincent Gigante, but her life’s work is about exposure, healing, and light. As a professional psychic medium and author, she helps people navigate the very things her upbringing tried to hide: the truth. We’re diving into the history of 'The Chin,' the reality of the Genovese legacy, and how she transformed a life of secrets into a mission of healing. A must listen interview with Rita Gigante.

We chat it up about a man with an interesting item up his bum, we delve into the Epstein files, give some Superbowl predictions, and bring up a classic story of Hunkamania. Have a listen!

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 the music industry. A great listen.

We also completely go off the rails as usual as Mike feuds with Sydney Sweeney and defends Kanye, Scott must play a game called MLK Timecop, and Mike fails to let to let the audience know what he was doing for an entire episode. Have a listen!

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 interesting mechanic, we chat about the upcoming enhanced games, Burlew can barely pay attention, and Scott puts Mike through the “Good Feels” tournament. Another fun week. Have a listen!

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 meters on the pool floor in a single breath, Vitomir joins us to discuss his insanely fascinating life from freediving, to teaching, to numerous amazing athletic feats. A fantastic interview.

We also dive in the conspiracy of earth losing gravity on August 12th, Mike debates attending an event where a douchebag with dandruff may be punched, and we celebrate the past year by choosing some of our favorite interviews in this year's Verbie Awards have a listen!

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 the world of adult-themed musical parody and folk-horror tradition. Today, Red joins us to talk about his career, the state of comedy, and his latest release "The Fart That Ruined Christmas". Have a listen!

We also talk about Mike disgusting Christmas gift, Scott's has a weird bathroom experience, Cinnamon Toast Crunch gets weird, Mike farts on a volleyball court, and find out what holiday Mike must create a special episode out of. Another weird week of Verbal Shenanigans.

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 from Limahl's current music projects, his legacy of music, and even the shock of "Never Ending Story" exploding once again in Stranger Things. A fantastic interview.

We also dive into Mike's visit to the Creel House, we give our thoughts on the Stranger Things finale, and play our yearly game of "God Complex", where Scott must bring a celebrity who passed in 2025 back from the dead. Listen and see who came out victorious.

Fresh of his release of "One Wish For Christmas" , we are joined by the former lead of singer of Kajagoogoo and singer of "The Never Ending Story", Limahl. We discussed Limahl's early career, The Never Ending Story, his career's ups and downs, and his plans for the future.

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 encounter with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra

We also take a look at Cam Skattebo's Christmas list, Burlew almost dies, and the guys exchange gifts! Have a listen.