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Length:
121 minutes
Released:
May 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Thanks to those of you that were able to catch the stream live today! I love that! Have a fantastic weekend and we’ll be back here on Monday!   ###   - Introduction to the "Friday free show" with Tom and Dan. - Discussion on booking a cruise with unlimited drinks and free Wi-Fi. - Comedy skit about musical spoons and social interactions on the cruise. - Comparison of musical spoons with other percussive instruments across cultures. - Commentary on playing spoons during a spouse's work call. - Restrictions on playing spoons during work calls. - TikTok spoof idea for "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" using spoons. - Analysis of "Devil Went Down to Georgia," focusing on band racial compositions. - Fantasy skit of the devil introducing historical figures as band members. - Theme park visits discussion, focusing on attractions like Halloween Horror Nights. - Personal anecdotes about theme park visits in peak summer. - Discussion on theme park characters, especially at Universal's Harry Potter world. - Cultural impact of Orlando's theme parks on locals. - Commentary on the value and purchase of musical spoons. - Gift-giving practices, including birthday gifts given as Christmas presents. - Mental prep for theme park visits to ensure family enjoyment. - Authenticity of parents' enthusiasm at theme parks and its impact on children. - Humorous comparison of theme park visits to a triathlon. - Strategies for early theme park visits to maximize experience. - Cost-effectiveness of Fast Pass options at theme parks. - Father's struggle to maintain cheer during a child's birthday at a theme park. - Bringing drinks to manage costs and enhance theme park experiences. - Tourist reactions to Florida heat at theme parks. - Pros and cons of waiting in long lines at theme parks during peak season. - Purchase and value discussion of interactive wands at Harry Potter world. - Comparison of theme park wand technology to consumer electronics. - Personal views on high costs of theme park merchandise. - Critique of theme park experiences' cost-effectiveness, focusing on Universal Studios. - Detailed account of personal and family expenses during theme park visits. - Financial burdens of visitors saving for theme park vacations. - Satirical view on other guests' perceived affluence at theme parks. - Humorous narrative on a corporate 5K race in extreme heat. - Physical challenges and heat impact during races. - Effectiveness of misters in theme parks against heat. - Medical facilities for overheated guests at theme parks. - Critique of non-refillable, chip-enabled soda cups at theme parks. - Humorous analogies of theme park experiences to apocalyptic scenarios. - Costly nature of theme park food and acceptance of high prices. - Disillusionment with the magical experience versus reality at theme parks. - Humorous closing on customer service and technology in consumable items. - Media consumption in brief, highlight-focused formats. - Observations on non-professional roasters, like NFL players, and their reliance on professional writers. - Discussion of a Netflix special as an uncensored roast platform. - Past TV censorship and the arbitrary nature of content rules. - Roast comparison to a sports match with agreed roughness. - Challenges of maintaining humor without personal attacks in roasts. - Influence of corporate sponsorships on TV content and censorship. Speculation on Tom Brady's roast participation motives. - Critique of Jerry Seinfeld's reactions to his movie's failure. - Financial success and comedic style comparisons between Jerry Seinfeld and Howard Stern. - Authenticity challenges in roasts among non-professional comedians. - Cultural and generational shifts in comedy and entertainment debates. - Theme park business strategies on guest consumption limits. - Progression and historical context of media regulation. - Personal preferences in entertainment and social activities. - Longevity and relevance debates of entertainment figures over time. -
Released:
May 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Tom and Dan were once sitting in a hotel room in Daytona Beach, Florida where the air-condition didn't work, they were out of beer, and the cable only had 2 channels that came in static free. One of their friends suggested that they leave and attempt to find something better to do to which Dan replied "Why would we want to ruin a mediocre time?" If you were to ask "Tom and Dan" what the meaning of life is, they might tell you that there is none. Born from a feeling that nothing in life truly matters and that for the most part we're all surrounded by scumbags, "Tom and Dan" figured out that there's only one true constant in life; laughter. How did they come to that conclusion? It's all they have. You see, just like the mass majority of us, "T & D" have day jobs and it was at said day job where they cued in on the fact that some of the greatest laughs came at the end of the day. There's just something about the relaxed feeling of knowing that you have very little time left at work to put in. Maybe it's the "punch drunkenness" of still being at work; no one is quite sure. There they sat in their office, the door shut to their co-workers and management, only making each other laugh to the point of tears. Finally they realized that it might not be such a bad idea to roll tape on these conversations. Why not? They would be having them anyway, taped or not, and it was fun. Both of them come from rather lengthy broadcasting careers so setting up a home studio wasn't so hard to do. And with the addition of Ross, the consummate straight man and "News Dad", things got even more "mediocre." Broadcasting since 2009 has garnered a rather extensive following for "T & D" with loyal "scumbags" (as their listeners are affectionately known) checking in from all across the world. Hundreds of shows under their belts and winners of the Orlando Weekly's "Best of Orlando 2011" for "Best Kept Secret" reassures them both that yes…no one is listening! (Best Kept Secret? HA!)