837 - Seth's Baby is Here!
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
• Sponsor plugs for Bart Merrick realtors and Just Call Mo • Wordplay with Hot Crystal Van/Rainy Bart Merrick • Housing market slow, Fed rates, experience matters, houses sitting, real estate biggest decision • Friday free show announced • Seth Petruzzelli guest, first appearance in years, brings daughter Vera • Jokes about health, colonoscopy, IAS syndrome • Baby sounds on mic, Dan’s CTE/death song • Parenting sacrifices, kids growing fast, dance studio life • Seth juggling dojo, house sale stress, slanted room, inspectors nitpicking • House dropped from \$1.799M to...
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Best of ACT - August 18-22
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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836 - One Long Slit
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
• Sponsorship from myeternalvitality.com and Dr. Powers • Hormone and chemical imbalances, including testosterone issues in men in late 20s • VitaSculpt fat reduction with fat freezing, green laser, and muscle stimulation • $97 first VitaSculpt session with results guarantee • LifeBase macro-based nutrition program with body scan • Nutrition over dieting, stable snacks for glycemic control • 2025 Tom and Dan Bad at Business Beer Fest on Nov 22 in downtown Sanford, free admission, first 500 get gift bags, beer, food trucks, vendors, live music, sponsored by Mo DeWitt at...
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Best of ACT - August 11-15
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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835 - Pumps & Pedal Steel
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
• Sponsorship for ThePinballDudes.net in Jupiter, Florida, selling and sourcing themed pinball machines like Deadpool, Dungeons & Dragons, King Kong, Kiss, and Iron Maiden • Pinball machines as functional art and nostalgia, with free Florida delivery, setup, and testing when mentioning Tom and Dan; contact Andrew Grant for details • Guest: comedian Ross McCoy from Orlando talk show • Mixed reviews for new Good Charlotte album; recalling “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” and noting song similarity between “Stepper” and “Riot Girl” • Debate on Ozzy Osbourne’s death...
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Best of ACT - August 4-8
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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834 - Dan & Andrea: Session One
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
• Promotion for MyEternalVitality.com and hormone therapy benefits for men and women • Discussion of Andrea’s improved health through hormone treatment from Dr. Powers • Explanation of bioidentical testosterone and its effects on energy, libido, and mood • Mention of free consultation and paid blood tests at My Eternal Vitality • Colette joins the show as a guest therapist and neighbor • Colette shares details about her therapy offerings, including couple intensives • Dan and Colette discuss the effectiveness of in-person therapy over telehealth • Telemedicine's role during...
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833 - Savannah Returns
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
• Dan explains being late due to Crystal Van leaving early for a real estate closing • Praise for Bart Merrick and Crystal Van’s experience in real estate • Importance of pricing a house correctly to avoid financial loss • Bart and Crystal’s ability to handle different real estate market phases • Benefits of using a two-person real estate team for scheduling and support • Emphasis on the customer service and financial advantages of experienced realtors • Endorsement of the Bart Merrick Team with website mention • Introduction of the Friday free show of A Mediocre Time with...
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Best of ACT - July 21-25
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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832 - Bulls in Pulls
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
• Promotion for MyEternalVitality.com and Dr. Powers’ hormone and nutrition services • Andrea's success story using hormone therapy and personalized nutrition • Dr. Powers offers free consultations for Tom and Dan listeners • Introduction to the Friday free show from the Just Call Mo Studio • Rauce joins the show and references his podcast “Good Sauce with Rauce and Joel” • Game of Thrones character comparisons and jokes between the hosts • Dan compares himself to Robert Baratheon • Complaint about Tyrion keeping his nose in the show versus the book • Discussion of Game...
info_outline• Ad read for Modern Plumbing Industries with character improv
• Shout-out to small, family-owned businesses and Modern Plumbing’s legacy
• Guest Rauce Padgett joins the show
• Tech complaints about new studio setup
• Discussion on Adderall, productivity, and memory struggles
• Poor sales of new Tom and Dan shirt; Danger Brains designed the logo
• Reflection on branding and the outdated original logo
• Plug for Orlando Science Center’s “Mess Fest” with elephant toothpaste
• Fringe Festival kicks off; Rauce promotes his show “Ten More Sketches”
• Fringe praised for artist support and global reputation
• Artists keep earnings directly, unlike traditional entertainment models
• Fringe compared to capitalism without corporate control
• “Six Guitars” success story from Rauce’s brother
• Rauce recommends his show as a Fringe entry point
• Fringe content shifting toward higher quality comedy
• Fringe prep includes five months of writing and rehearsing
• Use of AI to rehearse lines; Rauce blames memory issues on past drug use
• Dan says talk radio ruined his memory for scripts
• Preference for improv and instincts over rigid scripts
• Comedy writing needs a character engine and clear structure
• Sketch example: homophobic gay cowboy based on heartbreak
• Jim Colbert’s advice on story structure referenced
• Danger of becoming a generic “host” personality
• Risks of outdated sketch premises and over-refining comedy
• Need for consistent tone and strategic sketch order
• Some jokes flop despite strong rehearsal feedback
• Performing often reveals unexpected crowd favorites
• Frustration when popular band songs are covers; Weezer’s “Africa” mentioned
• Ad read for My Eternal Vitality and Dr. Powers
• Andrea’s nutrition coaching and Mother’s Day promos at MEV
• Praise for collagen therapy, cold hammer, and MEV’s judgment-free vibe
• Air T&D discontinued due to market shifts and mismatched guest base
• Joke about old lesbian couples booking the Airbnb
• Rauce accused of not being fun; agrees he reflects others’ energy
• Tom shares frustrations around theme parks and parenting dynamics
• Tommy didn’t want gifts—just a “lazy stick” and compression socks
• Family secretly got annual passes without telling Tom
• Tom talks about trying to plan meaningful moments for Tommy
• Reflection on time anxiety and raising kids
• Comment on Dan’s post wanting to hang with Maisie forever
• Rauce writes future messages to his kids through social media
• Dan writes nightly emails to his daughter as if from beyond the grave
• Social media awkwardness around expressing love or status updates
• Phones shrinking attention spans; new Florida law bans phones in schools
• Crystal cried with relief over the phone ban
• Kids don’t know life without smartphones; 2009 seen as tipping point
• Phones replacing boredom and killing introspection
• Personalized algorithms creepily accurate—Rauce got a dog med ad
• Praise for no-phone events like Chappelle shows and Epic Universe previews
• Less phone use leads to more presence and less drinking
• Marriage reflections: different blanket needs and conversation effort
• Smugglers Run ride stories—Tom critiques the fake interactivity
• Guests yelled at staff over malfunctions; parents already stressed
• Rise of the Resistance praised for immersive quality
• Tom annoyed by fellow guests trying to steal focus with jokes
• Tommy gets his first phone, but only for text and FaceTime
• Debate on giving kids smartphones and pressure to conform
• Ross jokes about being pressured to perform at open mics
• Dan shares being asked to sing on command by Jeff Howell
• Fantasy vs. reality: Tom dreams of being a piano man in a restaurant
• Talent expectations in casual settings called out as annoying
• Joke about Tommy breakdancing to impress strangers
• Promotion of “Ten More Sketches” and reminder to buy Fringe buttons
• Mo DeWitt and Mortgage Guy Don sponsor Rauce’s show
• Joke about human vs. AI jingle writers—“John Jacob Jingle Writer Smith”
• Wrap-up with joke feedback banter and sign-off
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