864 - 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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863 - 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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862 - 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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861 - 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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860 - 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!
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859 - Dmitry Calls
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
• Holiday intro with playful mistakes • Jeff’s Bagel Run sponsorship, new locations, holiday drinks, spreads, specialty flavors, app perks • Show intro from JustCallMoe Studio • Ross McCoy intro and horn joke • Mention of Jimi Hendrix as a veteran • Promotion for Bad at Business Beerfest on Nov 22 • Brewery/vendor list and rising THC drink presence • Talk of Delta-9 restrictions and alcohol-industry lobbying • Hops scarcity vs ease of making THC drinks • Sponsor list: JustCallMoe, Modern Plumbing, Jeff’s Bagel Run, Fairvilla, others • Charity pint glass for Yellow...
info_outline• 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 current workload to lighter past years
• Best-of episodes versus all-new content debate
• Guest hosts helping fill gaps during burnout
• Burnt-out shows often becoming fan favorites
• Behind-the-scenes workload: editing, censoring, scheduling, prep
• Confusion between radio and podcast standards when exhausted
• Mental fatigue affecting content awareness
• Dan’s voice airing on the Howard Stern show
• Playing and reacting to the Stern clip
• Embarrassment versus pride in being noticed
• Longtime listeners instantly recognizing voices
• Joking rivalry and clip-stealing between shows
• Stern feud framing, contract drama, and aging radio habits
• Criticism of repetitive bits and unchanged formats
• Shift from traditional radio power to internet distribution
• Listeners no longer caring who distributes content
• Stern paranoia, hostile rant, and profanity response
• Stern relying on obsessive super fans and mundane calls
• Belief wealth led Stern to phone it in creatively
• How Stern’s team pulls clips without credit
• Interns or junior staff scraping the internet for content
• Wig and hair-system discussion tied to aging and density
• Distinction between wigs, systems, and transplants
• How modern hair systems are blended and thinned
• Admission of using a beard extension
• Debate over whether pointing out wigs is factual or insulting
• Cultural shift toward open wig acceptance
• Comparison to Trump hair discourse
• Analysis of why Stern reacted emotionally
• Admiration for Stern despite criticism
• Pride in being insulted by a radio idol
• Idea of turning the rant into art or a tattoo
• Celebrity hair examples, rumors, and transplants
• Discussion of modern transplant tech and medical tourism
• Examples including Travolta, Carell, McHale, LeBron
• Openness to getting a transplant
• Alex Trebek wearing a wig during chemotherapy
• Tease of British wrestling clip and real-vs-work moments
• Classic TV altercations: Jim Rome/Jim Everett, Geraldo
• Tommy’s beginner band winter concert
• Winter concert as midpoint progress showcase
• Dress code drama: all black, dress shoes, tucked shirts
• Kid resistance to dress shoes and looking dorky
• Parents reliving their own childhood insecurities
• Blending in socially versus strict rule enforcement
• Contrast with dance culture’s rigid discipline
• Music education as focus, repetition, and cognitive training
• Performance anxiety leading up to the concert
• Post-performance relief and zoning out
• Forgetting to flip sheet music pages mid-song
• Learning discipline through repetition and mistakes
• Respect for the difficulty of teaching beginner band
• Frustration over inconsistent rule enforcement
• Debate over standards, fairness, and commitment
• Studio snack shelf decline and expired leftovers
• Embarrassment over half-used snacks and clutter
• Joke about being cheap and keeping old food
• Clearing the snack area over the break
• Building possibly being for sale and lease uncertainty
• Jokes about making life hard for a new landlord
• Transition into voicemails and wrestling clip
• Heavy workload and Beerfest stress
• British wrestler Giant Haystacks clip setup
• Shock at how dangerous the slam looks
• Nostalgia for real physical TV moments
• Discussion of shock moments helping or hurting careers
• Planned stunts versus real emotional meltdowns
• Frustration with formulaic TV interviews
• Jokes failing when clips lose context
• Ad insertion breaking broadcast continuity
• Appreciation for tight back-timing and experienced producers
• Holiday stress causing on-air tension
• Apology for seriousness creeping in
• Gratitude toward co-hosts, contributors, staff, and BDM
• Tease of best-of episodes, Wife Cast, BDM shows, AMA
• Holiday well-wishes and return-after-break note
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