David Huntsberger of Professor Blastoff keeps it all in the Earwolf family on today’s Sklarbro County! David recaps his Superbowl viewing experience and then they get straight to the headlines including: a couple that can’t get past their butt chugging habit and a guy abandoning his running car to grab a cell phone case and losing his child to a car thief in the process. Also included is Grammy talk, instructions on circumventing paying for pay phones, and David talking about the magic that can happen when you combine comedy and science and his co-host, Tig Notaro’s, experiences over the past year. It’s a good day to be on the calming shores of Sklarbro County!
One of Hollywood’s most acclaimed Television comedy writers, David Kohan stops by on today’s episode of Sklarbro County! David tells us about manipulating his daughter into being a Clippers fan, talks about his unexpected success of Will & Grace, and shares his love for cycling. As always, Dan Van Kirk brings us some crazy stories such as; a man who stole an ambulance but fails to steal 2 horses, a man paying a hooker with a shark tooth & gets arrested for taping the encounter, and a British nursing home defends practice of hiring alleged prostitutes for aging residents. Plus, we continue to relax from the Superbowl with today’s Weekly Wahlberg! ROLL TIDE! *This episode was recorded before the Superbowl but we were quick to congratulate both the Ravens and 49ers on their victory.
David Kohan (creator/executive producer of “Will & Grace”) is the guest on tomorrow’s new Sklarbro County.
The World Champion Judah Friedlander stops by the county to talk about his audition for 30 Rock, his love of podcasts, and why he couldn’t wear a certain hat on The Late Show with David Letterman. Our co-pilot Dan Van Kirk brings in some crazy stories that include; two strippers fighting over one dollar, a couple attacked by rhinos moments after taking a photo right next to them, and the guys play a Florida edition of Where’s The Headline. Plus, Steven Seagal is in studio to tell us about his upcoming business trip to New Orleans. Remember to don’t stand near a rhino!
The terrific sports writing team of Brian and Andy Kamenetzky drop by to talk sports and life on this weeks Sklarbro County! They talk about growing up with the Sklar’s in St. Louis and question why their co-authored comic book, The Camo Chemo Comic Book, wasn’t the smash hit it seemed destined to become. The Sklar’s ask the brother pair about covering the Lakers during their tough season, working for ESPN, and competitive bass fishermen living on the edge. Dan Van Kirk serves up some great stories including a guy losing all 500 of his Ken Griffey Jr baseball cards, another guy getting frisky in public with a couch, and a slick bartering crack addict car salesman, Then Brent Musburger, dealing with public accusations of being a bit creepy, takes the time to call in and thank the guys for their support. Be sure to pick up tickets to see the Sklar’s at Helium Comedy Club in Portland from the 24th-26th.
The lovely host and producer of the legendary live show UnCabaret, Beth Lapides stops by on today’s episode of Sklarbro County! Beth tells us about spending New Year’s Eve doing yoga with Joni Mitchell, recalls some of the amazing performances that were apart of UnCabaret, and talks about the new iteration of UnCabaret which is available to download/stream on Amazon. This week Dan Van Kirk brings in crazy stories submitted by listeners which include; a woman arrested after a drunken on-ice striptease at a men’s rec league hockey game, Australian robbers mistakenly tunnel into a KFC while trying to tunnel into a jewelry store, and a drunk Florida dad leaves his baby at a strip club. Plus, we call up Charlie Sheen to get to the bottom of what really happened when he partied with L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in Cabo. Sweetness!
Lady energy invades the County as the great Lynn Shawcroft stops by to share her love of tennis! Lynn talks about growing up in Canada & England, her stand up bit with Jon Dore, and knowing funny people who are not comedians. Dan Van Kirk aka Baby Elbow brings in some crazy stories such as Oates biting Hall’s face (a different Hall & Oates), an Indiana man being arrested for driving 100 mph to his wedding, and the first Where’s the Headline of 2013! Plus, we ask what happened to Donnie after listening to a voicemail from Mark Wahlberg.
Let Sklarbro County be the warm shower that washes away 2012 and brings you into the New Year! Fellow Earwolf podcaster Har Mar Superstar is back to join the County gang to expand the “I Want My Baby Back (Ribs)” song, tell us how he started touring with The Strokes, and what he does to take care of himself after a long night of drinking. Dan Van Kirk helps us ring in the new year with some crazy stories involving; a drunken woman who exposes herself and licks restaurant patrons, a Bremerton man accused of slipping meth to his wife, and a man who robbed a bank 55 minutes after being released from prison. Plus, Steven Seagal lets us know how he’s still dealing with Black Friday with a voicemail. Have a safe New Year, punch a waterfall, and lick a tattoo!
It’s Christmas! And speaking of immaculate conceptions, guest Jon Dore was on the calming shores for the birth of Henderson. Now he’s back, and joining the gang on County to laugh through takes on box fans and lap dances for the needy. Brandon’s gotten so big! Plus, we hear from weak Matthew McConaughey. This episode is the raisins for the season!
