855 - After Christmas Best of - 2025
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
• Santa bit: hates his house, trapped at the North Pole, built his own prison • New-year housing + Fed rate cuts/interest shifts; sponsor: Bart Marek real estate (CFL experts, referrals, free consult) • After-Christmas mess: cleanup/trash, hangovers, household sniping, accidentally tossing important stuff • “Best Of” setup: clips across ACT/AMT/OG/BDM/Friday Free; Friday Free framed as semi-secret; Love Thy Neighbor included • Big thanks: T&D Media supporters + BDM members (money + community), events/merch/customer service, choosing them over other subs • Fake tribute →...
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854 - I'm a Big Fan!
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
• Hormone imbalance discussion: energy, mood, weight, libido • Personal health experiences with pre-menopause, food sensitivities, histamine, allergy testing • Emphasis on testing before treatment and access to modern wellness • Friday Free Show structure with Ross McCoy and EJ • Nerd/Jock as a long-running love-or-hate segment • Admitting weak audience research and marketing instincts • Audience enjoyment of grumpy moods, mistakes, and chaos • Reading and reacting to a YouTube comment calling Tom “a grumpy dickhead” • Holiday burnout from nonstop recording • Comparing...
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Best of ACT - December 15-19
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
Indulge in the finest moments of the award-winning talk radio show, "A Corporate Time with Tom & Dan," airing weeknights on Real Radio 104.1 FM. As one of the pioneering FM talk radio stations, Real Radio 104.1 has been a trailblazer, and Tom & Dan have been the captivating voice of the reluctant night show. Why reluctant, you ask? Well, after two decades in the radio industry, they've experienced its unforgiving nature, but they've gracefully transformed it into a realm of delightful silliness. Thank you for being a part of their journey and tuning in!
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853 - Heel it Into the Carpet
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
• Used Google Earth and satellite imagery to assess exterior home condition and offer free painting estimates by text • Covered full exterior painting scope including trim, doors, garage doors, ground level, and pool patios • Promoted Paisley Painting’s quality, detail, and customer satisfaction • Live broadcast from the Just Call Moe Studio and show open for A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan • Introduced guest comedian Amy LaCoursiere • Joked about medication changes and mental health among comedians • Promoted the Just Call Moe free Christmas party with RSVP, location, Elf...
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Best of ACT - December 8-12
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
Indulge in the finest moments of the award-winning talk radio show, "A Corporate Time with Tom & Dan," airing weeknights on Real Radio 104.1 FM. As one of the pioneering FM talk radio stations, Real Radio 104.1 has been a trailblazer, and Tom & Dan have been the captivating voice of the reluctant night show. Why reluctant, you ask? Well, after two decades in the radio industry, they've experienced its unforgiving nature, but they've gracefully transformed it into a realm of delightful silliness. Thank you for being a part of their journey and tuning in!
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852 - Colette & the Boyz
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
• Holiday food, fellowship, and Hollerbach’s holiday events • Krampus vs. St. Nick wrestling and stoner-Santa jokes • Photos with St. Nicholas, gifts for kids, German décor, holiday market, and Haribo talk • Colette Fehr joins the Friday Free Show • Thanksgiving camping recap and Giant Recreation World promos • RV rentals, luxury setups, and modern RV color trends • Jokes about Tom’s ancestry, DNA-test surprises, and secret-family discoveries • Emotional impact of unexpected biological relatives • Promotion of Colette’s book *The Cost of Quiet* and her packed launch...
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Best of ACT - December 1-5
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
Indulge in the finest moments of the award-winning talk radio show, "A Corporate Time with Tom & Dan," airing weeknights on Real Radio 104.1 FM. As one of the pioneering FM talk radio stations, Real Radio 104.1 has been a trailblazer, and Tom & Dan have been the captivating voice of the reluctant night show. Why reluctant, you ask? Well, after two decades in the radio industry, they've experienced its unforgiving nature, but they've gracefully transformed it into a realm of delightful silliness. Thank you for being a part of their journey and tuning in!
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851 - Holiday KidCast 2025
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
• Bart Merrick Team advice on pricing, staging, upgrades, and planning moves • Possible rate shifts and trusting agents over online info • Second annual Thanksgiving Kid Cast with Max, Tommy, and Maisie • Kids noticeably older since last year • Playing the Kid Cast intro and reacting to the cursing joke • Cornucopia chat and Maisie starting her topic list • Maisie calling Dan a funny comedian • Dan’s dermatologist visit and the underwear-picking story • Finding a diamond necklace that belonged to Dan’s late mother • Kids finding Maisie’s old “doodoo” drawing and...
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850 - The Stripes are All There
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
• Sponsor talk about Modern Plumbing and finding a swollen kitchen pipe • Friday Free Show kickoff with old-school Tom & Dan vibe • Out-of-town BDMs arriving for weekend events • Certified Best Roofing and Tom the Mime announced for Beer Fest • Florida site blocks leading Tom to Surfshark VPN and jokes about regional porn • Surfshark promo compared to other VPNs • Daniel preparing for a concert while battling baseline anxiety • Judson’s Live described as intimate; past News Junkie roast mentioned • Stress over leaving Jimmy’s show early and short radio segments •...
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Best of ACT - November 17-21
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
Indulge in the finest moments of the award-winning talk radio show, "A Corporate Time with Tom & Dan," airing weeknights on Real Radio 104.1 FM. As one of the pioneering FM talk radio stations, Real Radio 104.1 has been a trailblazer, and Tom & Dan have been the captivating voice of the reluctant night show. Why reluctant, you ask? Well, after two decades in the radio industry, they've experienced its unforgiving nature, but they've gracefully transformed it into a realm of delightful silliness. Thank you for being a part of their journey and tuning in!
info_outline- Discussion of fried grouper sandwich and Old Bay fries
- Mention of Current Seafood Counter in College Park as a favorite
- Highlight of seafood options: fried shrimp, blackened mahi sandwich, lobster rolls
- Craft beer and full liquor availability at the restaurant noted
- Curtis Earth trivia and other specials discussed
- Reminder to check on neighbors and safety tips for generator use
- Warning about generator dangers and power surges
- Cheap ceiling fans like Hampton Bay and Hunter mentioned
- Jokes about ceiling fans blowing off due to power surges
- Mention of Food Truck Fiesta in Sanford
- Early Halloween costumes and decorations discussed
- BDM event on October 19th, BDM membership required
- Hurricane panic and pre-storm stress discussed
- Conversations about storm preparedness in relationships
- Humorous story about a baby falling into a pool and a friend's reaction
- Discussion on reducing generator noise with plywood
- Anecdote about a neighbor's odd tree securing method
- Ratchet straps and social media trolling related to storm prep
- Social media's impact on storm preparedness vs. 20 years ago
- Stocking up for storms, including peanut butter M&M's
- Walmart hurricane alert panic story
- Post-storm debris raking and helping elderly neighbors
- Neighbors inspecting damage after the storm
- Neighbor's request for help with a fallen fence
- Concerns about kids wandering into a neighbor’s unfenced pool
- Debate on kids playing outside post-storm vs. past generations
- Childhood memories of playing in floodwater and making forts
- Anecdote about a septic tank flooding and playing in sewage water
- Mini trampoline four-wheeling in a flooded backyard story
- Subdivision with a connected shopping plaza, including Winn Dixie, mentioned
- BMX biking and playing with cardboard in retention ponds
- Sliding down industrial fly ash piles near a power plant
- Complimenting a helpful neighbor with the fence
- Skepticism about neighbor’s motives for fixing the fence
- Liability and insurance issues with pools and unfenced yards discussed
- Story about “gypsies” using a pool while family was away
- Nostalgia for walkie-talkies and 80s childhood activities
- Guilt about not helping neighbors leads to action
- Fixing a fence in the dark while trespassing in neighbors’ backyards
- Awkward exit after fixing a neighbor’s fence while they watched
- Walking into places you don’t belong and feeling awkward
- Reflection on society helping too much without being asked
- Filling a neighbor’s trash cans with water as “punishment”
- Debate on minding your own business vs. getting involved
- Mention of taking marijuana pills and Bud Light during the hurricane
- Call from listener Jameis about storm impact
- Joke about Jameis listening to Tom and Dan since 1998
- Music break: cover of “Lovefool” by Bad Suns
- Guardian Water Services ad, emphasizing RO system benefits during hurricanes
- Getting back to normal after Hurricane Milton
- Jameis being a stockbroker and owning three boats
- Story about following “Lieutenant Dan” during a hurricane in Tampa
- Lieutenant Dan being calm and attributing survival to God
- Lieutenant Dan buying a boat for $1,200
- Ross receives a Bud K gift card for his birthday
- Ross discusses buying scratch and dent Lord of the Rings items from Bud K
- Joke about kids preferring video games over guns or swords
- Mention of Fortnite adding Leatherface and Shaquille O'Neal as characters
- Amazon delivery drivers working during hurricanes, delivering non-essentials
- Anecdote about a Kroger delivery driver during the storm
- Ross buys a $30 sword cane from Bud K
- Joke about using the sword cane for assassination
- Houdini’s death after being punched unprepared mentioned
- Ross buys a $12 scratch and dent machete from Bud K
- Machete features, including vine-cutting notch, discussed
- Crystal uncomfortable holding the heavy machete, fearing loss of control
- Brass knuckles legality discussed as a concealed weapon in Florida
- Gladiator tongs from Bud K, originally for charcoal, joked about as self-defense tools
- Butterfly knife trainer and flipping practice discussed
- Nostalgia for forearm weapons and getting two by mistake from Bud K
- Ross buys a pocket knife engraved with "PP Sprinkles" as a joke
- Ross gives survival gifts, including a General Lee pocket knife for Dan
- Joking about Florida rednecks having secret rooms filled with weapons
- Discussion about self-defense methods, Crystal preferring to yell at intruders
- Shirtless raking competition with a neighbor, painful for Ross
- Details Construction Group ad, specializing in home renovations
- Mention of Jim from Pennywise and his new band, The Black Pacific
- Discussion of Perry Farrell's onstage freakout at a Jane’s Addiction concert
- Perry blaming his band for being too loud on stage
- Speculation about releasing unedited audio to push Perry to get help
- Dave Navarro being sober and possibly covering for Perry’s behavior
- Jokes about podcast hosts performing into old age, with digital enhancements
- Discussion about bodybuilders overusing steroids, being physically compromised
- Brazilian bodybuilders injecting silicone into muscles, unable to do pull-ups joke
- OLE location possibly being turned into a church, discussed
- Letting kids play in street puddles after rain, with the condition of avoiding smelly ones
- Mention of shiny oil-like substances coming out of the ground post-rain
- Talk about water runoff affecting streets and yards, possible stormwater issues
- Potential for sinkholes due to underground water, survival card joked about
- Ross’s pest control experience with ants invading his house
- Embarrassing “soapy butt” picture shown to pest control guy
- Upcoming Halloween-themed show at 12 Talons Brewery, Ross dressing as R.L. Stine
- Ross’s kids talking about seeing an old man’s penis in a locker room, leading to a humorous family conversation
- Nostalgic talk about old men being naked at regattas and trough urinals at sports stadiums
- Kids sitting down to pee in public restrooms discussed
- Destructive school trends like destroying toilets and stealing soap mentioned
- High school pranks like throwing wet paper towels on ceilings discussed
- Ross promoting "The Orlando Talk Show with Ross McCoy"
- Bart Merrick team mentioned for buying/selling homes, with a note about Crystal being armed with a sword
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