A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan

The most mediocre time you'll ever have.

900 - Old Piece of Sht 01/30/2026

900 - Old Piece of Sht Jeffs Bagel Run Colonial grand opening with drive thru ribbon cutting Jeffs app Bagel of the Day fresh spreads Valentine cookies Jeffs Jolts Bring bagels and coffee to work and be the hero Find locations by zip at JeffsBagelRun.com Live from Injured on the Go Just Call Moe studio Friday Free Show kickoff Cold Orlando weather freeze warnings and plant prep stress Protecting rare palms watering roots bundling plants before freeze Debate over over preparing vs doing nothing for weather events Renovation noise above studio during show Climate swings global warming talk and extreme temps Studio building may be sold possible move or new office near Maitland I4 Samantha joins chaotic life update and sister in law move out Love Thy Neighbor mention and Colette plug Social media highlight reels posting less and preserving memories for kids Filming concerts vs being present pendulum swing regret not documenting Anxiety about time moving fast kids growing up aging perspective Busy life travel and media saturation speeding time perception Sci fi escapism Star Trek utopia TikTok Live obsession with regular lives Music break Parker Woodland Police on My Back Hotline email and PinballDudes.net sponsor plug rentals and swaps in Florida Sipping with Sammy Brightline VIP upgrade tip and staff chaos rant Debate over employees visibly high at work everything matters vs nothing matters Britney Furlan Tommy Lee Ronnie Radke catfish drama recap Alleged fake Snapchat affair restraining orders denied receipts and internet sleuths Discussion of catfishing legality Manti Teo throwback and identity scams Seduction talk flirting workplace story and media allegations comparison Nike Just Do It origin Gary Gilmore last words and ad rewrite story Debate over slogan brilliance luck timing and marketing power Publix turkey Reuben grudge cooking more at home Homemade lasagna marinara with San Marzano tomatoes and easy ricotta recipe tip Blanchard Bundle sponsor read bundling home auto boat insurance savings Orlando Magic 5K talk running with music vs podcasts Star Search Netflix revival judges Jelly Roll Sarah Michelle Gellar Chrissy Teigen Anthony Anderson Jelly Roll weight loss speculation talent show saturation debate Nostalgia TV Andy Griffith MASH Seinfeld Friends The Office Dungeons and Dragons Baldurs Gate campaign collaborative storytelling vs winning Sam Airbnb nightmare hidden door broken appliances refund fight and safety concerns Reading worst reviews first low rating strategy for Airbnbs and restaurants Voicemail about squatter on property eviction grace period liability debate Childhood woods exploration dumps recycling copper finds and Live PD story Mo Mini Masters plug BDM Appreciation event planning golf talk Show wrap up and tease of upcoming mediocre episode ### Social Media [https://tomanddan.com](https://tomanddan.com) [https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) [https://facebook.com/amediocretime](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) [https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1 Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) Google Podcasts: [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) TuneIn: [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) Exclusive Content [https://tomanddan.com/registration](https://tomanddan.com/registration) /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/39940290

Best of ACT - January 26-30 01/30/2026

859 - Big Swan Comes Knocking ft. Chico Bean 01/23/2026

859 - Big Swan Comes Knocking ft. Chico Bean * Bart Marek Team as elite real estate agents for buyers and sellers * Ten year partnership and hundreds of listener transactions * Check BDM community reviews and contact through website * Friday Free Show intro and Brendan OConnor Funny Bone shows * Sold out Saturday late show and Chico Bean return from 2019 * Parenting reflections on time passing and buying daughters first car * Breaking cycles and pride in providing as a parent * Choosing full media runs over limited interviews * Comics avoiding media and using improv to handle interviews * Balancing safety, authenticity, and viral temptation * Club Shay Shay effect and exaggeration in viral podcasts * Valuing slow career growth over instant fame * Pressure and fragility of sudden viral success * Learning business slowly and making intentional career choices * Parenting kids in the age of social media * Teaching digital awareness and separating online from real life * Sensitivity on college campuses and groupthink online * Social media discovering talent and reviving careers * Emotional impact of comments and focusing on criticism * Letting kids teach parents about new platforms * Growing up without fathers and building a new legacy * Follower counts versus real ticket sales and turnout * AI and fake engagement complicating online influence * Dead internet theory and distrust of metrics * Netflix success for 85 South and pressure to chase next goals * Independence versus corporate backing in media careers * AI as a tool for inspiration not replacement * Algorithm shaping jokes and risk of borrowing material * Doom scrolling addiction and hypnotic phone use * Promoting live comedy as healthier alternative * Funny Bone dates and unpredictable Chico Bean shows * ALF artwork jokes and John Goodman weight loss talk * Weight loss drugs and Ozempic jokes * Promoting BDM brand and Danger Brains partnership * Listener criticism and reflecting on guest energy * Comedians traveling with security and safety concerns * Host quoted by Obama and receiving death threats * Worry about aging parents and fear based news * Cabin stories and joking about charming elderly women * Minoxidil and hair growth chemical jokes * Banff stories and meeting Robin Williams * Just Call Moe VIP program and curated community * Jeffs Bagel Run obsession and favorite cookies * Investigating Lake Eola swan deaths and alleged city cover up * Bird flu risks and water quality concerns * Fear of retaliation and lack of accountability * Restaurant closures from parking fees and rising costs * Drug plane crash story and lake contamination fears * BDM Appreciation Week and five dollar shirt promo * Orlando Shine events and Science on Tap kickoff * Hot wings challenge and avoiding spice disasters * Health journey avoiding smash burgers * Pickle festival trends and local business stories * Bird flu safety advice and wildlife concern * Paid parking hurting Mills 50 restaurants * Uber Eats prices and delivery culture complaints * Greek cross diving in polluted lake * Tenga Rays closure and redevelopment talk * Farewell to locals leaving Florida * Closing remarks and next show sign off ### Social Media [https://tomanddan.com](https://tomanddan.com) [https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) [https://facebook.com/amediocretime](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) [https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1 Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) Google Podcasts: [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) TuneIn: [https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) Exclusive Content [https://tomanddan.com/registration](https://tomanddan.com/registration) /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/39854820

Best of ACT - January 19-23 01/23/2026

858 - Seth's Bubble Cabinets 01/16/2026

858 - Seth's Bubble Cabinets • Opening musical parody, extended singing, parody station drops • “Time for a bath” spoken-word/rap monologue • Gas station checkout bit with donations and tiny purchases • Pop culture name-drops and exaggerated confidence imagery • AMT Friday Free Show intro • Guest Seth Petruzzel returns; callback to Halloween special at his house • Ongoing house build delays; living in a rental; stressful unsettled Christmas • Missing a “first real Christmas” with daughter; limited meaningful kid Christmases • Debate over earliest memories, neuroscience, and false memories • Stress text about childcare, construction, and overwhelm • “No Smile Seth” nickname from construction crew; tension with workers • Yard/seagrass service failures and staff turnover • Interior progress: drywall, paint; Seth paints entire house himself • DIY vs professional painters debate • Limestone flooring installed too early; damage from ongoing work • Admitted poor sequencing, rushed decisions, and contractor confusion • Money wasted on inefficiency; budget blown by ~$100k cash • Dark humor from stress; resentment toward dogs after barking wakes baby • Babysitter chaos; raised-hand gesture scares sitter; anger acknowledged without harm • Tracy working multiple jobs to cover costs; dojo staffing struggles • Teaching classes while overwhelmed; no-call/no-shows • Boat broken and unused; pods block driveway; storage and delay stress • Yelling over missed deadlines; workmanship defects; cabinet and floor damage • Cheap vs quality work discussion; timelines constantly pushed back • Contractors criticizing each other; electrician refuses unsafe wiring • HVAC ductwork never replaced; contractor ghosted after payment • Realization money was taken; lesson on hiring cheapest bids • New AC installed; marriage stressed but solid; stress seen as situational • Considering selling boat; joking about downgrading and paddleboards • Dock delays due to rain; feeling too deep to change course • No nearby family help; brother unavailable; childcare strain • Estrangement from father after emotional texts; anger over lack of involvement • Father’s minimal apology; no-contact; canceled life-story emails • Grief over lost family history compared to mother’s legacy notebooks • Daily micromanaging renovation; cleaning dust; weeks of painting • Acknowledging misdirected anger; dojo as emotional outlet • First daycare drop-off at age two; guilt, crying, camera-checking • Kid illnesses after daycare; stress symptoms, weight loss, graying hair • Picky eating; reliance on carbs; supplementing nutrition • Shift to processed kids foods; questioning processed meat risks • Deli ham vs cigarettes carcinogen debate; nitrates and long-term risk • Parenting tension between health anxiety and convenience • Colonoscopy and PSA results good; jokes about aging and pelvic floor • Nerve issues from past B6 toxicity; substance use reflections • Panic attack after mushroom mocktail; heightened sound sensitivity • Little Saints described; conclusion anxiety likely self-induced • Decision to stop dwelling; announcement of trying for second child • Curiosity about father–son bond; light emotional dad talk • Viral poop videos and construction bathroom chaos • Grocery store poop incident; biohazard cleanup and food waste debate • Lee & Rick’s Oyster Bar shutdown and reopening; bug tolerance jokes • Extreme lack of germ aversion; belief exposure builds immunity • Childhood TV theme nostalgia; Silver Spoons, Today’s Special, Eureka’s Castle • Theme songs imprinting more than shows; modern shows less memorable • Tomb Raider Prime Video series announced; Lara Croft portrayal debate • Criticism of Gladiator; new Game of Thrones spinoff tone discussion • Attention span concerns; distracted concert crowds • Voicemail callouts; hoodie sale and mystery merch bags • Gym workouts at Crunch; dojo recruitment jokes • Apple Music UI complaints; updates removing useful features • Decision to move into voicemails due to show length • Merch strategy shift to preorder-only; storage cost regrets • Counterfeit jersey acceptance debate • Pro Bowl no longer in Orlando; family outing idea • Listener voicemail on weed-induced panic attack • Gross-out debate ranking bodily fluids • Team shout-outs; editor KC praised • BDM promotion, Appreciation Week, $5 shirt tease • Weekend sign-off ### Where to Find the Show – A Mediocre Time Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) Exclusive Content [https://tomanddan.com/registration](https://tomanddan.com/registration) Merch [https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/) /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/39762515

Best of ACT - January 12-16 01/16/2026

857 - Wal-Mart Maserati 01/09/2026

857 - Wal-Mart Maserati • Sponsor read for MyEternalVitality.com with Dr. Powers • Gut health testing to identify individual histamine triggers • Relief that shrimp is not a histamine trigger • “Healthy” foods like spinach and kale causing inflammation • Improving digestion, regularity, and reducing stomach discomfort • Food reactions differing by individual body chemistry • Hormone testing becoming more important with age • Declining testosterone levels in men • Men getting hormone testing through Dr. Powers • Benefits of hormone replacement therapy • Improved libido, energy, and mental clarity • Symptoms of imbalance: fatigue, brain fog, hot flashes, low libido • Hormones discussed: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol • Free Dr. Powers consultation for Tom & Dan listeners • Dr. Powers as a fan of the show and BDM member • New year framed as a time to address health • Show intro from the Just Call Moe Studio • Welcome to the Friday Free Show of A Mediocre Time • First show of 2026 and confusion adjusting to the year • Show running 17 years since 2009 • Jokes about reaching the 20th anniversary • Commitment to continuing the show regardless of profit • Guest Savannah appearing on the first show of 2026 • Being more cautious about what’s said on air • Forgetting how large the audience actually is • Anxiety about saying something regrettable • Joke about an old onion-skin fart story • Comparing influencer audiences to radio audiences • Discussion of online backlash and hate comments • Wanting reactions but rarely receiving criticism • Shoutout to video editor Melissa • Opening Christmas gifts from Melissa on air • Melissa’s self-deprecating note and affectionate appreciation • Big Johnson Key West shirt gift • Jokes about wearing tiny or “baby” shirts • “Where’s Bumfardo?” shirt explained • Bumfardo described as a legendary Key West grifter • Reference to a podcast episode about Bumfardo • Clarifying Bumfardo as a criminal firefighter • Gratitude and appreciation for Melissa • Living in Key West after California • Living in an Airstream on sponsor property • Romantic idea vs reality of Airstream living • Millionaires hosting guests in RVs or guest houses • Restored and comfortable Airstream • Living with a pet monitor lizard • Joking about the start of a “lizard journey” • Lizard eating pulled pork and seafood • Joke comparing lizard diet to Jeff Foxworthy • Lizard free-roaming inside the Airstream • Lizard unusually clean and well-behaved • Lizard now living at Gatorland • Using a doggie door and daily routine • Monitor lizard about six feet long • Question about reptile cleanliness myths • Hygiene concerns when handling reptiles • Lizard attacked at night in Key West • Iguanas or raccoons suspected • Bringing the lizard indoors for safety • Emergency super glue used to close a wound • Super glue working on reptile scales • Owning many exotic pets over the years • Large python kept in a one-bedroom apartment • Python named Benji • Hybrid reticulated/Burmese python • Python reaching 13–14 feet long • Bathing a python in a bathtub • Snake suddenly becoming aggressive • Snake striking when door opened • Trapping the snake in the bathroom • Child reacting to apex predators in the apartment • Sending the kid outside for safety • Question of whether pythons can seriously injure people • Preventing snake escape through a window • Subduing the snake with a quilt • Wrestling and restraining the python • Snake aggression being a one-time incident • Snakes being unpredictable • Gateway exotic pets like Pac-Man frogs • Still owning a frog • Childhood fascination with reptiles • Catching and keeping reptiles in South Carolina • Childhood “zoo” with animals in drawers • Joke about kids now having digital pets instead of real ones • Feeding large pythons big rats • Debate over live vs pre-killed feeding • Some snakes needing movement to eat • Parenting rule against exotic pets for kids • Requiring responsibility before allowing pets • Travel complications of pet ownership • Personal hamster care experience • Dad raising guinea pigs • Guinea pigs named after dictators and NASCAR drivers • Greg Biffle and Waltrip jokes • Comedy bit about guinea pig personalities • Story about Jim Colbert’s Daryl Waltrip impression • Late-night drunk texts from Jim Colbert • Joke about inappropriate texts and photos • Clarifying a misspoken offensive term • Transition to Savannah’s Jamaica trip • Comparison to a past Australia trip • Savannah described as highly traveled • Gatorland Global raising nearly $10,000 for hurricane relief • Shipping aid supplies to Jamaica • Bottlenecks at Jamaican ports • Long-term recovery continuing after news cycle moves on • Using funds in practical ways • Helping communities near Hope Zoo in Kingston • Providing water storage and bathroom supplies • Kids previously walking long distances for water • Purchasing a water truck • “Practical conservation” approach • Helping people so animals can be cared for • Zoo animals surviving the hurricane • Oxygen mask analogy • Dark humor about survival priorities • One-week stay in Jamaica • Challenges traveling post-hurricane • Relying on local relationships • Praise for Jamaican kindness • Airbnb hosts offering help and discounts • Importance of global relationships • Transition to friendship with Jackie Siegel • Clarifying which Jackie is being discussed • Jokes about famous Jackies • How Savannah met Jackie Siegel • Savannah’s ease connecting with people • Standing out due to appearance and style • Personal recognizability as a brand • Jokes about recognizability • Fascination with ultra-wealthy lifestyles • Meeting Jackie through Real Radio • Seeing Jackie at Runway to Hope • Runway to Hope supporting kids with cancer • Walking the runway with sponsored children • Jackie filming at Gatorland • Friendship forming through time together • Difficulty wealthy people have making friends • Trust and motive issues around rich people • Jackie portrayed as kind and trusting • Idea of rich people seen as “lottery tickets” • Influence of who you spend time with • Being around Jackie compared to a soap opera • Observing Jackie’s priorities and behavior • Jackie’s Broadway show ending • Show based on Jackie’s life • Proving critics wrong theme • Love story with David Siegel • Interest in Broadway and musicals • Wanting to take Maisie to NYC shows • Connecting Maisie’s dance to Broadway interest • Kristen Chenoweth playing Jackie • Primer on Kristen Chenoweth • Wicked, Glinda, and Ariana Grande comparison • Stephen Schwartz writing the show • Jackie focused on crew losing jobs • Wanting to help displaced cast and crew • Listing backstage jobs affected • Empathy for workers over producers • Learning about Jackie’s past domestic violence • Public perception not matching her full story • Misconceptions about billionaires • Assumption wealthy people should give endlessly • Overlooking effort behind wealth • Jackie having many children • Incorrect belief she married into money • Comparison to Melinda Gates • Emphasis on partnerships building wealth • David Siegel’s death last year • Attending his celebration of life • Repeated cycles of success and bankruptcy • Successful people often failing many times • How David built his fortune • Origin of Westgate • David’s early acting dreams • Buying land near Disney World • Purchasing a rundown hotel • Discovering the timeshare concept • Starting his own timeshare business • Joke about stealing ideas • Shoutout to women who support the show • Transition to music segment • Punk band Paradox featured • Song “I’m the Outside” • Call-in number and email plug • Sponsor read for BudDocs • Medical marijuana card process explained • Same-day appointments and telemedicine follow-ups • Dispensary deals and education • Cannabis for pain after hip replacement • Using marijuana to reduce alcohol • Return from break with Savannah • Plug for visiting Gatorland • New attractions constantly added • Arrival of Siamese crocodiles • Crocodiles kept separately • Transport from Korea to Gatorland • Animal relocation to avoid euthanasia • Cultural differences in cleanliness and order • “Tokyo depression” concept • Driving and horn etiquette differences • Safari travel mention • South Africa affordability note • Wealth spectrum discussion • Story about driving a Maserati to Walmart • Navigating wealthy social spaces authentically • Jackie’s daughter Victoria’s overdose • Victoria’s Voice organization • Addiction treatment and Narcan advocacy • Turning tragedy into public good • Playing the clown at rich dinners • Observing human behavior like animal behavior • Studying power, money, and authority • Press box story with Phil Rawlins • Meeting Cedric the Entertainer and George Lopez • Importance of introductions and social proof • Savannah blending into elite spaces • Declaring 2026 a takeover year • Goal to make Gatorland the top park globally • Growth plans for conservation, YouTube, and TV • Using affirmations despite mocking them • Reading motivational books • Social media burnout and algorithm frustration • Thumbnails mattering more than content • AI-generated animal videos misleading audiences • Desire for human-made content spaces • Posting more freely without chasing algorithms • Encouraging visits to Gatorland • Promoting BDM Appreciation Week • Wrapping the show with gratitude ### Social [https://tomanddan.com](https://tomanddan.com) [https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) [https://facebook.com/amediocretime](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) [https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) Listen AMT Apple: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) AMT Google: 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Best of ACT - January 5-9 01/09/2026

856 - New Years WifeCast 01/02/2026

856 - New Years WifeCast • Bart Merrick real estate team sponsorship, experience, testimonials, stress reduction, early prep for spring market, free consultations • Holiday “Wifecast” framing and seasonal tone • Neighborhood construction noise, warning etiquette, early start realities, intent vs timing, community behavior conflicts • Confronting kids damaging property, parental embarrassment, safety vs emotional reactions, retaliatory noise humor • Child’s first band performance, nerves, minimal practice, surprise competence, bonding over anxiety • Advanced math placement doubts vs results, lifelong math insecurity, trusting school decisions • Likability, humor, and “faking it” as coping strategies learned from parents • Band concert dress codes, inconsistent enforcement, embarrassment, past vs present norms • Parenting conflicts over toughness vs sensitivity, tone affecting confidence, undermining each other, seeking validation • Middle school desire for acceptance over achievement, awkward uniforms, body image, finances, fitting in • Growth, puberty, differing ambition levels, frustration as growth, conformity as teamwork vs resentment • Arguing over whose memories are “right,” curiosity vs fixation on details • Former teacher arrested in park, legality, social norms, speculation, crude humor • Health testing with stool/blood kits, awkward logistics, partner help, anxiety, relief of home testing • Digestive issues, food sensitivities, improvement after quitting alcohol, waiting on results • Toilet repair saga, lesson in calling pros early, leak avoided, praise for honest service, show discount • Gift-giving debate, stopping exchanges, spending differences, emotional shopping, expensive craft machine mix-up, returns • Restocking fees, return abuse, shopping as dopamine addiction, corporate vs consumer responsibility • Amazon economics, Prime, seller fees, data, monopoly feel, bad recommendations, clutter fatigue • Buying experiences over stuff, adult loss of Christmas magic, modeling tradition for kids • Santa encounter with convincing banter, kid asking for practical gift, adult embarrassment • Stocking traditions, shopping for boys vs girls, tech killing toy novelty, loss of physical media • Novelty shirts, Spencer’s humor, pushing offensiveness, custom shirt idea • Kids’ edgy jokes, explaining boundaries, sex questions, puberty talks, disgust reactions, setting limits • Modeling affection, fear of distant patterns, timing-based rejection, libido humor, miscommunication • Over-the-top sexual jokes, generational shifts, eventual kid awareness • School photo fundraisers outdated, pricing complaints, yearbooks still valued • Ideas to modernize school photos, privacy concerns, candid vs posed shots • PTA staffing frustration, nostalgia for growth photos, abundance lowering value • Quality vs quantity in media, scrolling fatigue, distrust of AI visuals • Underwear ads obsession, hatred of pouch styles, trolling brands, algorithm traps • Online irony misread, niche marketing, “not for you” content, engagement fueling feeds • School photos again: phone cameras vs pro lighting, traditions, senior photos • Holiday time compression, fewer cards, travel plans • Italian Christmas dinner, homemade salad debate, effort vs efficiency, pride in cooking • Closing reminder on real estate timing and interest rates, lighthearted sign-off ### • Social Media: https://tomanddan.com | https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive | https://facebook.com/amediocretime | https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive • Where to Find the Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/ • Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/ • Exclusive Content: https://tomanddan.com/registration • Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/39481615

855 - After Christmas Best of - 2025 12/26/2025

855 - After Christmas Best of - 2025 • 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 → clarify Tony P is alive; real appreciation; staff love for Tracy (events/Beerfest), Melissa (social/video; curates Best Of), Merchman Eric (10+ years) • Colette/Andrea on-air counseling; Colette’s media rise; joking ‘no thanks’ because she’s doing too well • LTN main thread: sex vs connection—love languages (touch vs non-touch), ‘new love language’ joke, high-libido/sex-schedule/competitive frequency talk • Libido mismatch: exhaustion, sex feels long when you’re not in it; resentment when you ‘give in’; distractions/comments/chores can kill desire fast • Biology vs emotion debate: hormones/medical jokes; expert framing—men more spontaneous desire, women often need arousal + emotional safety/connection first • Connection fix ideas: empathy for workload, affection/conversation/help as warm-up; ‘chores for sex’ joke; phones/screens making partners feel unseen; groping without connection gets rejected • Burned-out pursuer: repeated rejection → emotional shutdown; warning it’s hard to reverse; address disconnection early • Gesture fail story: wildflowers/plants meant as romance get lost in clutter/poor placement; gestures ≠ what partner asked for; define what “connection” means • Curiosity tools: better-than-‘how was your day?’ open-ended questions; admit it may feel clumsy but it’s genuine care • Long-term love reality: honeymoon/limerence chemistry vs decades-long seasons; social-media comparisons distort expectations; longevity ≠ quality • Practical ‘homework’: non-sex touch as glue—two 6-second kisses, 20-second hugs, cuddling without turning it into sex pressure • Fireworks sponsor bit: preview/plan online, don’t overpay big-box; escalating ‘bigger fireworks’ jokes • Random riffs: White Claw flavors (session vs Surge; clementine/orange fave); beer spa disgust + sanitation questions; dream of a giant martini-glass event prop • BDM block: tiers/schedule, app/site upgrades; 11+ year archive; protected stories + experiments like “Pukes of Hazard” and listener puke tales • Puke highlights + open-mic disaster: food-poisoning + religious intervention injury → losing religion; concussion/freezer/bar pukes; drunk dad pukes on disabled comic’s shoes; host cleanup + backlash • Travel/adventure: COVID cancellations; South Africa; rhino dehorning conservation (heli tranquilizer, blindfold/earmuffs, horn=fingernail regrowth, secret storage, strict penalties); wild dogs + miserable moose safari/gnats/bog rant • Old radio/prank nostalgia: open Facebook posting + planted ‘evidence,’ corporate reprimands, later regret about wasting time • Home repair panic: buzzing/flicker danger signs, being talked down to; DIY vs pro, cost/insurance fear; aluminum wiring reveal (burned outlets, Illumicon/drywall confusion, inspection vs real safety) • Personal/comfort stuff: mentor/father-figure reflections; stereotype flip when mentor posts with new Xbox; gaming talk (Diablo IV); mortgage refi sponsor (proactive review, wait for the right moment) • Best Of guests: Green Jelly/Green Jello’s Bill Manspeaker—lied into a deal, frantic claymation, MTV legend, Tool connections; Ross vs Bob Zany scheduling drama + ‘final appearance’ vibe • Family/kid segments: mud walk logistics + owl-pellet misunderstanding bet; Tracy + kid guest ‘White Claw kid’ gag (repeatedly: no alcohol); dance-discipline talk; library macramé → earrings biz (pricing vs integrity/‘no outsourcing’) + handwritten card ### • Social Media: https://tomanddan.com | https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive | https://facebook.com/amediocretime | https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive • Where to Find the Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/ • Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/ • Exclusive Content: https://tomanddan.com/registration • Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/39481550

854 - I'm a Big Fan! 12/19/2025

854 - I'm a Big Fan! • 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 ### • Social Media: https://tomanddan.com | https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive | https://facebook.com/amediocretime | https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive • Where to Find the Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/ • Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s | 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Best of ACT - December 15-19 12/19/2025

853 - Heel it Into the Carpet 12/12/2025

853 - Heel it Into the Carpet • 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 screening, Santa photos, mascot meet-and-greet, and football-friendly timing • Talked about Mo hosting free community events without profit motive and personal ties to the venue • Reflected on venue changes, smoking restrictions, bar nostalgia, food love, soup jokes, and interior artwork • Amy shared stories opening for George Wallace and why performing with him felt career-defining • Praised George Wallace’s energy, longevity, crowd work, positivity, meet-and-greets, and cross-generational appeal • Compared Wallace and Seinfeld, fame then vs now, authenticity, persona, and modern comedy visibility • Noted sold-out shows running long, late-night scheduling issues, and venues running out of food • Florida stereotypes, Diet Mountain Dew jokes, health judgment mockery, and soda culture humor • Deep dive into Andy Dick, addiction cycles, fame, recovery stories, Steve-O comparisons, and aging comedians moralizing • Bart Marek Team shout-out, milestone BDM home sale, and Rankin & Bass–style holiday pillow gifts • Long debate on food-delivery tipping, standards changing, $2 tips, driver pay, platform practices, and resentment • DoorDash pepper-spray incident breakdown, motives, tip visibility, cameras, legality, and anger overriding logic • Delivery apps vs driving yourself, cost, cold food, quality decline, sodium concerns, and Orlando sprawl issues • Proposed delivery standard: tip as time/distance bid, roughly $5 minimum plus about $2 per mile (“Justin rule”) • Music talk: household musicians, home studio, rehearsal livestreams, monetization, Teenage Bottlerocket, and Justin Bieber examples • Music recommendation: Sunday Mourners – “Careers in Acting” • Sponsor segment: Modern Plumbing Industries, preventative maintenance stories, flood avoidance, and reliability • Merch deadline reminder for shirts and straw hats before Christmas • Plugged comedy events, Florida Comedy Coalition nonprofit, venue challenges, and Scary Mondays open mic culture • Florida Highwaymen history: Black landscape painters, segregation, bank sales, mass output, Florida imagery, and modern value • Listener call with personal Highwaymen art, Treasure Coast hotspots, nostalgia for banks, small-town Florida, and local landmarks • Ozzy tribute drum-off analysis featuring Barker, Chad Smith, and Danny Carey, groove vs flash, and why audiences misjudge solos • Broader art debate: skill vs emotion, insiders vs casuals, skating analogies, restraint over spectacle • Roller skating and roller derby stories, aging bodies, muscle memory, hustling jokes, and physical punishment • Nostalgia for old radio humor, memes, cubicle culture, and generational awkwardness • Sponsor: Fairvilla Megastore for quirky last-minute holiday gifts and extended hours • Voicemail segment, app improvements, faster episode drops, and holiday takeout talk • Holiday food planning: burrito bar, cooking with kids, homemade routines, catering vs Cracker Barrel convenience • Gift-identity rants: snow globes, themed decor traps, Florida beach bathrooms, clutter, and ruthless decluttering • Childhood sleepovers, looser parenting eras, bars and rinks as hangouts, and shifting norms • Grocery talk: Kroger delivery ending, Publix dominance, Walmart reality, alternatives, and family Walmart memories • Target decline complaints, dirty bathrooms, gut-health jokes, and morning shopping habits • Shared guest social handles, name-spelling confusion, heavy production schedule, holiday content push, and closing remarks ### • Social Media: https://tomanddan.com | https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive | https://facebook.com/amediocretime | https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive• Where to Find the Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/• Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/• Exclusive Content: https://tomanddan.com/registration• Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/39388550

Best of ACT - December 8-12 12/12/2025

852 - Colette & the Boyz 12/05/2025

852 - Colette & the Boyz • 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 schedule • Challenges of book promotion, media spots, and hosting two podcasts • Love Thy Neighbor podcast rankings and availability • Book themes: expressing needs, avoiding self-abandonment, changing harsh self-talk • Everyone—including therapists—struggles with self-doubt • Colette’s appearance on a hostile debate podcast and the misogyny she witnessed • Troll backlash toward her and OnlyFans creators on that show • Silver lining: landing a Godmothers bookstore event • Reality of non-celebrity book promotion and publisher expectations • Idea for a behind-the-scenes radio-era book • Inspiration for her book: 14 years of therapy work and personal divorce • Traditional publishing gatekeeping and landing a Penguin Random House deal • Traditional vs. self-publishing and the benefits of a major publisher • Visiting the PRH building and joking about real penguins • Upcoming podcast with her husband and his anxiety about it • Couples therapy experience, communication work, and opposites-attract dynamics • Remote recording setup (Winter Park vs. Dubai) • Normalizing messy but functional marriages • Critique of “too perfect” self-help gurus and Liver King deception • Scandals rarely ending creators’ careers • Ethics and the choice not to scam audiences • Persona amplification online: wrestlers, radio hosts, trolls • Perez Hilton’s shift away from aggressive trolling • January 29 book-launch event details and book-purchase ticketing • Purpose of the book: helping people communicate, not chasing fame • Complaints about Tracy’s gift-bag photo incident • Introduction of metal band Ousted and marijuana-card sponsors • New Tom & Dan merch announcements • Kids listening to the show and Elf on the Shelf traditions • Increasingly elaborate elf setups and AI-generated elf videos • Debate about AI “magic” vs. childhood imagination • Ethical concerns about realistic Santa/elf AI footage • Parents’ fear of lying, trust issues, and when kids learn the truth • Commercial AI services selling holiday overlays • Escalation worry: parents overextending the magic • News about Frosty voice actor Jackie Vernon having secret families • How secret families form, motives behind them, and emotional fallout • DNA tests revealing hidden relatives and identity crises • Debate on whether someone with two families can be a “good dad” • Childhood memories of sneaking out and risky teen behavior • Modern over-monitoring vs. allowing independence • Phones as anxiety amplifiers, GPS glitches, and negative alerts • Desire for unplugged family vacations • Tromp family shared-delusion case and folie à plusieurs explanation • Emotional contagion, fear contagion, cult-like dynamics • Transition to therapy topics: clients falling for therapists and transference • Therapists maintaining strict boundaries and ethical rules • Reasons for firing clients and confidentiality limits in couples therapy • Misconception that couples therapy is about “winning” • Etiquette of seeing clients in public and HIPAA challenges • Therapists declining gifts and the feelings that creates • Colette wrapping up, promoting her book, and plans to return • Show reminders about next Thursday’s episode and upcoming BDM show ### • Social Media: https://tomanddan.com | https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive | https://facebook.com/amediocretime | https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive• Where to Find the Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/• Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/• Exclusive Content: https://tomanddan.com/registration• Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/39295115

Best of ACT - December 1-5 12/05/2025

851 - Holiday KidCast 2025 11/25/2025

851 - Holiday KidCast 2025 • 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 Tommy’s childhood books • Talk about memories before age three • Debate over Dan growing his hair out • Kids choosing “computer men” as future careers • Maisie pitching flavor and food-development jobs • Discussion of flavorists, product testing, and internships • Max wanting to be a mechanical engineer; Mark Rober comparisons • Kids reacting to influencer life and online audiences • “Drunk in the bear” stunt jokes and bear-suit memories • Maisie limited to YouTube Kids; Roblox possibly fading • Warnings about online dangers and news • Maisie curious about college costs, in-state vs out-of-state • Sensory scientist and food-writer careers • Shared cooking-video and ASMR camping interests • Kids’ YouTube habits, Blue Lock anime, and Dan’s egg sandwiches • Maisie learning to cook and making biscuits • Creative careers, money, and VTubers • Kid trends: Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft, Lonely Mountain Snow Riders • CapCut edits, aesthetic photos, and dance videos • Growth of kids’ product industries and baby-mask marketing • Morning-routine chaos and “plumb bobs” dad story • Silence of the Lambs tucked-penis joke reactions • Tommy’s black-hole question and wanting to make people laugh • Rapunzel hair-ripping cautionary tale • AI feedback-loop comparison • Breakfast routines, fancy school lunches, and picky eating • Cold hot-dog story and kids assuming adults drink beer • Solar Bears beer misconception and Maisie avoiding inappropriate jokes • Swapping-parents hypothetical and morning-routine differences • Cross-country practice schedules • Trying Swedish Devil licorice and other weird foods • Debate over rude vegetables and favorite veggies • Teaching kids about pogs and slammers • Showing Doom and comparing it to Minecraft • Minecraft roller coasters and animal experiments • Dance-competition songs like “Conga” and “Pink Pony Club” • Drunky the Bear in a thong joke • Thundercats intro and its anime influence • 80s skeletal villains and kids not wanting physical toys • Adults reminiscing about G.I. Joes and the $40 Super Soaker • Stuffed animals as collectibles; friends not playing with toys • Games used mainly for socializing • Indoor vs outdoor play differences • Voice chat today vs what 90s kids would’ve done • Kids reacting to being recognized by listeners • Myths like “don’t swim after eating” • 80s/90s cartoons feeling slow now • Roblox as a social hub replacing neighborhood play • Screens keeping distant family connected • Listener question about knowing the kids’ names • Bald Black-woman voicemail and gold-crown air fresheners • 90s car culture and Tom’s first GMC S15 • Dog-poop stories, “mummy bones,” and cleaning waffle-soled shoes • Outdoor dogs then vs indoor dogs now • Garage-Rottweiler memory • Suggestion for Tom to do an FDOT anti-DUI commercial • BeardMeatsFood and competitive-eater training • John Candy documentary, fame pressure, and early death • GLP-1s possibly helping Candy today; stigma around medical weight help • Caller saying puke stories aren’t embarrassing • Ideas for embarrassing-story segments • Modern teens avoiding risky public behavior due to cameras • A-list guests preferring smaller shows to control conversations • Hosts noting they aren’t journalists and don’t do confrontational interviews • Thanksgiving thanks, travel plans, and NFL games • Happy Thanksgiving sign-off ### • Social Media: https://tomanddan.com | https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive | https://facebook.com/amediocretime | https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive • Where to Find the Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/ • Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/ • Exclusive Content: https://tomanddan.com/registration • Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/39171765

850 - The Stripes are All There 11/21/2025

850 - The Stripes are All There • 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 • Caffeine warnings, energy-drink jokes, and night-before anxiety • Positive Jimmy-show feedback before rushing to Judson’s • Daniel attending alone, front-row, ordering sliders, interacting with listeners • Jordan Foley performing with surprises, duet with his wife • Daniel’s iPhone alarm blasting during her solo despite silent mode • Panic trying to stop the alarm; audience noticing; intense embarrassment • Debate on apologizing vs. moving on • Doctors profiling patients for pain meds; pill-prescribing inconsistencies • Andrea calling in about skin cancer diagnosis and surgeries • Mohs procedure details, emotional stress, reconstruction choice, stitch recovery • Joke about hiding OxyContin; reminder of addiction risks • Documentary discussion kickoff after break • Cadillac Pat’s “treasure” mix-up with founder photo and legal threats • Viral Kevin Spacey “homeless” headline debunked • Eddie Murphy documentary talk: age, talent, career, eccentricities, fame • Comparison to Chappelle and modern fragmented stardom • Nate Bargatze’s proposed “NateLand” and passion-project pitfalls • Eddie Murphy’s multi-character roles, disciplined childhood, avoiding vices • SNL tensions, Bill Murray stories, past controversies • Bad national anthem performance found online; hosts try to contact singer • Discussion of stage fright and famous anthem flubs • New documentary on dangerous neighbors and intro to Hate Thy Neighbor segment • Listener Cara’s story: elderly neighbors, alcoholic daughter, grifter takeover, drug den, SWAT raids, abandoned house, trapped dog, eventual cleanup • Reflection on neighbor feuds, escalation, and Dan’s dad vs. Mike Frye • E-bike bans at schools and crackdown comparisons • Notes on regulation vs. freedom and local enforcement differences • Updates to the T&D app and website • Tesla driving modes including Mad Max; safety debate and feature removals • Waffle House “tactical breakfast” voicemail • Toilet-seat gasket debate and bathroom-hygiene jokes • Caller comparing Tom & Dan to Chevy Chase and Paul Simon; bass-solo gripe • Final push for Beer Fest and Sofas & Suds; thanks to travelers and long-running event clarification ### Social Media: https://tomanddan.com | https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive | https://facebook.com/amediocretime | https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive Where to Find the Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/ Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/ Exclusive Content: https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/39128360

Best of ACT - November 17-21 11/21/2025

849 - Dmitry Calls 11/14/2025

849 - Dmitry Calls • 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 Brick Road • Orlando Science Center and History Center involvement • My Eternal Vitality free body scans • Gabriella Plants giving away 150 plants • Additional vendors: Groove Soaps, Hinton Skins, Villain Coffee, Giant Recreation World, Bud Docs • Mobile cigar lounge and cigar-trailer joke • Food trucks: Naught, Salty Fry, Nani’s Mini Donuts, Churros and Cream, The Hook • Bands: Supervillains, Pabon’s Band, TV Generation • Sofas and Suds couch-race promo • Debate about people undervaluing free events • Comparison to a $70–$100 beer fest elsewhere • NPR personalities mentioned jokingly • Transition to Ray J suing Kim Kardashian • Timeline of the Ray J/Kardashian tape and claims Kris used it to launch the show • Ray J alleging settlement breach and $5–6M agreement • Kardashian defense that references came from earlier-shot episodes • Added racketeering claims • Discussion of the tape’s role in building the Kardashian brand • Jokes about attractiveness and fame strategy • Introduction of influencer Haley Khalil’s divorce story • Jokes about anatomy and attention-seeking • Talk of podcasters making sex tapes for fame • OnlyFans industry, competitor sites, and market dominance • Decline of celebrity sex tapes and why early tapes hit harder • Debate over hypothetical modern biggest tape (Taylor Swift) • Celebrities protecting themselves legally • Most celebrity tapes leaked, few intentional • Pamela Anderson/Tommy Lee tape history and fallout • Bret Michaels/Janine Lindemulder clarification • Porn-history jokes and VHS memories • 2000–2010 as peak sex-tape era; Colin Farrell, Hulk Hogan, others • Rob Lowe 1988 scandal and legal context • China’s tape, exploitation, and steroid culture • Dustin Diamond’s staged tape and stunt penis • Farrah Abraham’s porn release and James Deen criticism • Montana Fishburne, Shauna Sand, Tila Tequila, Mimi Faust mentions • AI deepfake future making authenticity irrelevant • Bookie story setup and gambling stress • Spouse concern over safety and Sopranos-style jokes • Offshore sportsbook payment issues and harassment • AMEX declining foreign charge; bookie still wanting money • Phone blowing up during family dinner • Debate over paying vs ghosting • Bookie calling live on air; chat roasting haircut • Google calendar spam entries tied to bookie • DVD-hoard caller asking about selling a massive collection • Music break with Fashion’s “Panic” • Sport Subaru/Sport Mitsubishi sponsor segment • Car-buying stories and giant-truck jokes • Maddie Diaz Blink-182 acoustic covers • Early T&D studio memories with Jessica from The Staves • Discussion of zero-barrier music creation vs tough discovery • Spotify algorithm repetition complaints • Discovering bands via bars and album listening • Side note on gambling at Hard Rock Tampa • Willie Nelson story, songwriting praise, slot-machine loss • Streaming vs past CD era • Explanation of inflated radio-listening stats • True drop from 94% (2004) to 81% (2024) • Podcasting and streaming blending into “online content” • VTubers: avatars, anime features, massive money, parasocial drama • IronMouse subscriber numbers and million-dollar streamers • Kids laughing at insult-reaction streamers like Keso • Simple reaction content still performing well • Oversaturation and difficulty making money in independent media • Comparing baseball prospects vs social-media careers • Banana Ball and comedy home-run derbies • Christoph Jean appearance; Jolly’s touring workload • Comedy pay structures, door deals, merch, feast/famine cycles • William Montgomery bombing clip and Morgan Jay autotune act • Short shelf-life of novelty acts • Rapid fame churn; Hucktuah viral arc and crypto scam • Predicting she may monetize nostalgia or adult content • Comparison to Bo Bice levels of fame • Closing plugs for Ross McCoy’s Orlando Talk Show • Beerfest and Sofas & Suds reminders • Dimitri call joke and Intracoastal melancholy • Joke about declined gambling charges as saddest thing • Show wrap-up: like, subscribe, visit TomandDan.com ### Social Media: https://tomanddan.com/ | https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive | https://facebook.com/amediocretime | https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive Where to Find the Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/ The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/ Exclusive Content: https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/39039610

Best of ACT - November 10-14 11/14/2025

848 - The Italian Bully 11/07/2025

848 - The Italian Bully • “Time for a bath” parody song filled with daily-life jokes • Talk about wanting a tax refund and inventing “tax-a-tude” • Imagined gas station purchase and March of Dimes donation bit • Self-image jokes comparing to Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, and Beyoncé • Playful “sassy” expressions celebrating confidence • Comedic rap about women’s breasts and mock “National Titties Day” • Show intro for “A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan” • Hosts joking about AI-generated intro music as “AI slop” • Outkast’s Stankonia 25th anniversary and evolution of their sound • Dan naming Outkast as a father-daughter favorite • Guest Ross Patchett joins; talks discovering Daft Punk at Pollo Tropical • Discovering Kraftwerk through The Simpsons • Tom recalling Outkast and Wu-Tang in high school and UCF choice • First concerts: NSYNC, Slightly Stoopid, Rush, and Primus • Discussion of Primus’ humble new drummer and musicianship • Complaints about watching concerts seated and feeling old • Preview of Bad at Business Beerfest Nov 22—free event, noon start • 600 gift bags, ID required, $20 Yellow Brick Road charity glasses • Gift bag misprint panic with “Uncle Ben” image and Moe sticker fix • Chat calls fiasco classic Tom & Dan chaos; “collector’s item” jokes • Full sponsor rundown: breweries, THC seltzers, coffee, plumbing, and Moe’s cigar lounge • DJ noon–2, live music after, free Supervillains show at West End • Invite to bring families, pets, strollers—photo ID required to drink • Emphasis: sponsors fund it, no profit, listener thank-you • Tease of Sofas & Suds races the next day • Ross’s viral Halloween Labyrinth costume and “Bowie bulge” gag • Sock-stuffing debate and hygiene tangent—feet vs. genitals cleanliness • Viral video ethics: featuring kids, monetization, and consent • Ross reflecting on family content making money and audience judgment • Reminder to enjoy creative recognition without exploitation • Story of spontaneous Halloween leading to contest win and joy • Bowie music tangent and favorite songs shared • Ross’s toddler now walking; childproofing procrastination • Talk about inherited performance traits and parenting approaches • Ross preferring sports to teach resilience; golf as “jiu jitsu with clubs” • Dangers of child stardom and peaking too early • Plug for Ross’s “Good Sauce with Ross and Joel” podcast • Reflection on doing shows with spouses and oversharing • Dan mentions recent health tests and medical oversharing jokes • Watching WWII documentaries for perspective and comfort • Curiosity toward darker historical footage and preserved WWII stories • Call to talk to living veterans for firsthand history • Tease: performing at Secrets Hideaway; “funny while horny” topic • Tease: Jaguars possibly playing at Camping World in 2027 • Tease: Farmer’s Almanac ending after 208 years • Music break: Drain – “Living in a Memory” • Infinity documentary discussion—nausea, awe, and humility • Speculation about AI understanding infinity and multiverse theory • Reading comprehension talk—losing focus on dull paragraphs • Agreement that boredom, not intellect, causes zoning out • Shift to “funny and horny” talk—Ross performing at Secrets Hideaway • Debate over comedians mixing sex and comedy successfully • Examples: Sam Kinison, Rodney Dangerfield, Andrew Dice Clay • Secrets Hideaway’s wild, nude comedy atmosphere described • Story of crowd energy and guessing a Lockheed employee onstage • Comparison to 1990s shock comedy style • Curiosity about Oz Perlman’s mind-reading with Tom Brady • Discussion of mentalists reading cues and using “outs” in tricks • Reference to hypnotists like Jay Medicine Hat and suggestibility • Candy trick example showing layered outcomes • David Blaine’s humility after cursing on radio; redemption performance • Joke about arrogant magician behavior and performer psychology • Blaine handshake trick—card under watch, “under his spell” feeling • Realization that such feats use reading skills and preparation • Comparison of magicians and scam psychics using cold reading • Admiration for Penn & Teller, Kostya Kimlat, and their precision Social Media: | | | Where to Find the Show: | | The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1: | | Exclusive Content: Merch: /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/38956125

Best of ACT- November 3-7 11/07/2025

847 - The Golden Jokers Plan 10/31/2025

847 - The Golden Jokers Plan • Bart Marek Team ad; listener Mike’s testimonial • Bart and Crystal’s experience, communication, and professionalism • Bart fixed an underpriced listing; guided buyers in a slow market • Thanks to listeners who use sponsors; long-term client relationships • Brightline to Fort Lauderdale; checked bags due to size limits • Bags sent to Miami; staff confusion; no clear protocol • “Uber plan” to deliver bags to specific cruise ports • Doubts about entrusting unsupervised luggage to random drivers • Miscommunication on port; HR contact “Priscilla” looped in • Bag arrives three minutes before departure; board with relief • Key West stop; Sam’s crawl with custom tattoos; Firehouse Museum • Bum Fardo legend; vanished firefighter/drug dealer; local merch • Torrential rain; closures; listeners helped with rides • Bimini by golf cart; beaches, local lunch, Nate’s Bimini bread • Family argument inside Nate’s; still bought bread • Accidentally in funeral parade; intense, awkward moment • Note on Bahamian funeral customs; “bad-luck orb” continues • Cruise trivia dispute over a cheating kid; tempers flare • Observations on cruise fights and ship disorganization • Karaoke room chaos: tech issues, unprepared host, random walk-ins • Emotional show endings; hugs; goodbyes • Ongoing Twitch: “Sipping with Sammy”; gaming with Travis • Plan to make music again using a new electronic drum kit; Sweetwater follow-ups • Dan chooses Pierce the Veil with Max; Turnstile skipped • Max sings every song; joy through his son’s excitement • Concert bits: band-shirt norms, TikTok resurgence of songs • Outfit drama: black tie sent to Miami; painted nails; chain wallet • Venue bans chain wallets; security hassles; older fans react online • Personality talk: fixed traits vs growth; therapy and taking initiative • Halloween segment: define “spooky” (murder, ghost, mystery, supernatural) • “House of Horrors” (Calcutta): father Aurobinda, son Partha, sister Debjani • Neighbors report smoke; father found burned; suicide note discovered • Home in filth; nonstop Joyce Meyer sermons playing • Debjani’s dressed skeleton; dogs’ bones; months undiscovered • Partha dines beside her remains; claims nightly visitations • Notes everywhere; sister coherent, brother obsessive and erratic • Father plans property split; family mental-health collapse • Partha institutionalized, later self-immolation like father • Dyatlov Pass (1959): tents cut from inside; calm barefoot escape • Bodies with burns/trauma; radios/radiation; lights reported; Bigfoot-like photo • Theories: avalanche, infrasound, animals, Cold War secrecy • Pascagoula abduction (1973): Hickson & Parker; blue craft; paralyzed, examined • Hidden police recording of terrified talk; consistent stories for decades • Polygraphs/hypnosis/toxicology passed; no fame motive • Note on unreliable eyewitnesses despite multiple witnesses • Roast recap: News Junkie event at Dr. Phillips; Pinkman, Sabrina • Moe Dewitt praised; video intro highlight • Tuddle introduces C-Lane, not roasting; chaos ensues • Tuddle rants on modern radio; challenges Ryan Holmes to “stunt off” • Belt off; demands whippings; storms off; audience stunned • Radio’s wilder past vs now; jokes about missing “fun” • Close: thanks to Samantha; plug “Sipping with Sammy”; tease Halloween special at Seth’s; seagrass poison mishap gag ### **Social Media:** [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/) /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/38867540

Best of ACT - October 27-31 10/31/2025

846 - Eureka CacaSeeka 10/24/2025

846 - Eureka CacaSeeka • MyEternalVitality.com & Dr. Powers sponsorship • Hormone therapy, women’s health, and Andrea’s progress • Colette Fehr shares her experience; Crystal’s possible gluten allergy • Low testosterone, fatigue, and libido testing for men • Nutrition tracking and gut health discussion • Reminder: mention being a Tom & Dan listener for VIP care • Promo for Dr. Powers and MyEternalVitality.com • Friday Free Show with guest Savannah from Gatorland • Fans recognizing her in Tom & Dan shirts; awkward encounters • Seth Petruzzelli’s infested boat and Halloween tease • Savannah’s delayed visit after Australia trip; jet lag and illness • Eye infection story—stye, home remedies, heated needle, antibiotics • Working at Gatorland with eye patch; attacked by gator “Bullet” • ER visit, misdiagnosis, and frustration with healthcare • Ordered to rest for a month; pirate patch jokes and recovery • Stress-related styes, family history, and iHeart contagion jokes • Koala preview: “trash animals” tease • Music: Soft Cult “She Said He Said” • BudDocs.org with Dr. “Chan Latte”—medical marijuana info, promos, discounts • “Bad at Business Beerfest” promo—Nov 22, free, 21+, 600 gift bags, 2–4 pm pours • Sponsors: Giant Recreation World, Gabriel Plants, Cadillac Pat, My Eternal Vitality • Joke booth: “free chest x-rays” • Savannah’s annual Australia trip; saltwater crocodile conservation • East Timor journey—legend of “grandfather crocodile” • Meeting Tio Miguel in fishing village; locals fish among crocs • Village beliefs: crocodiles as protectors, “only the guilty get attacked” • Locals call white visitors “malais” (“white devil”) • Gift-giving tradition: candy, rum, cigarettes • Crocodile blessing ceremony with betel nuts and spiritual ritual • Emotional moment—locals call Savannah “Rika,” reincarnated crocodile spirit • Visit to sacred croc “Boy” and welcome into the family • Reflection on cultural respect and adventurous travel • Discussion of stimulants like betel, coca, sugar cane • First spiritual experience; humor about “white-guy communion” • Importance of empathy over scientific detachment • Story: crocodile returning body after prayer • Modernization contrast—phones and tradition coexisting • Closing song: “Honey Bee” by Ivy Boy • Underground Metalworks promo—BDM-owned welding school, small classes, 10% off with MEDIOCRE • Paisley Painting sponsor—remote quotes via Google Earth • Savannah back on TikTok doc about koalas • Koalas eat toxic eucalyptus; sleep all day; joeys eat “pap” for immunity • Chlamydia epidemic among koalas; vaccine program • Wombats praised—square poop, butt-armor defense • Savannah wants one for Gatorland; dark web wombat jokes • Debate: taming wild animals; great ape attacks; BBL disasters • Travel gut issues; France food overload; pinkeye from party pool • Cultural etiquette eating abroad; meat paste “donut” disaster • Bucket-flush toilet in Cuba; no doors or seats; Santería healer summoned • Miscommunication—Savannah undresses for ritual; cured by nightfall • Reflection on travel confidence; 10 years abroad, 9 at Gatorland • Meeting German traveler years later; backpacker culture • Living in Jeep with child; travel builds resilience • Travel easier when young; middle-age fatigue; GoFundMe joke for New Zealand trip • Desire for family travel before kids grow; koala stink jokes • Gatorland Halloween event—Haunted Monster Museum, candy, costumes, bugs, animals • Gatorland Christmas tradition—family photos with tree • Capybara craze, giant poop jokes, vegetarian talk • Vegetarian vs. meat-eater humor; Crystal’s kids choose diets • Farewell with Savannah; event promos: Beerfest, Sofas and Suds, Halloween special, Monday BDM show • Humorous legal outro ### **Social Media:** [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/) /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/38773115

Best of ACT - October 20-24 10/24/2025

845 - PP Pups 10/17/2025

845 - PP Pups • Jeff’s Bagel Run opens Lake Mary on Halloween • Push the JBR app; free bagel promo • Fresh spreads, coffee, hot-honey everything test • Post pics with #TDBagel • Friday Free Show kicks off • Guest: Brendan O’Connor of Orlando Shine • November: Bad at Business Beer Fest; Sofas and Suds • Logistics: start times, IDs, free entry, charity pint glass • Orlando Shine hits ~20k monthly uniques • Why Brendan left former outlet; Mo Dewitt first sponsor • Fired after revealing Mo’s offer; labeled an “enemy” • Launching Shine felt validating; stress down • Brendan as brand face; firing criticized; praise for Mike Donahue • “Replaceable” reminders; automation/AI replacing workers • Self-driving trucks; remote monitoring • Urged to start a “blog war”; Brendan stays positive • Shine covers grim stories with empathy; avoids drama • Point Orlando: Museum of Ice Cream selfie pop-up • Still Lounge by Dre & Snoop; “gin and juice” theme • Hip-hop venues: Proper Lounge; Still Lounge • Shine posted MOIC at 1 a.m.; rival claimed “Scoop!” at 8 a.m. • Accused AI-style rewrites; aggregation ethics and proper credit • OBJ/Sentinel sourcing norms; grace is gone; undermining alleged • Former employer litigious; Mo says “I got your back” • Florida “tree audit” funding: state grants/tree fund, not taxes • Tree fines fund programs; property-tax debate; state control • People want tax relief; budgets misunderstood • Boutique local outlets; fragmented audiences • Scroll culture, headline skims, ad-bloated sites • AI filler vs. human reporting; diversify sources • Ad metrics inflated; empty “impressions” • Shine sells engagement/trust over raw numbers • Old radio PPM vs. meaningless digital clicks • Google’s paid results vs. current ChatGPT answers • Worry about future AI monetization bias • AI as tool: Brendan uses tracking/visuals; Dan prefers TikTok • Stoicism: focus on what you control; skip fear loops • Brendan’s Canada family spooked by U.S. news • Rumor: live-action Jetsons with Jim Carrey • Jetsons trivia: one season in 1960s; revived in 1980s; set in 2062 • Love for Googie futurism; T&D brand nods to mid-century • Retro TVs, VHS culture, lost media; studio write-offs yank films • Tom of Finland shout; leather aesthetics; Folsom Street Fair explained • Puppy-play pens; Beer Fest “puppy pen” gag; dom/sub curiosity • Burning Man “Celestial Bodies” note • Adult-night debate: fun without full swinger vibes; nude beaches as option • Safety/etiquette at gay bars; buddy system; straight bars vs. karaoke • Big Daddy’s chaos; Creed sing-alongs • Casino boats memory; declined ads; Oktoberfest “mud bog” humor • Viral boat-fail culture vs. reality; spectators filming over helping • Scotty’s dad Glenn tales: Fireball, purse gun, wild pontoon mishap • Biketoberfest plan: leather shopping; Daytona wild vs. New Smyrna calm • Cabbage Patch coleslaw wrestling; Playalinda nude section • Adult-weekend ideas: speakeasies, secret bars, escape rooms • Orlando gay nightlife: District Dive; Southern Nights; “Stiffies” • Jetsons chat returns; Carrey’s family-friendly picks • Orlando Shine: joyful local coverage; memberships; Friday 8 p.m. Real Radio • Adventures on Tap D&D charity; Brendan as a gnome • Scooby-Doo campaign pitch; Velma vs. Daphne jokes • Close: BDM show Monday; playful sign-off ### **Social Media:** [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/) /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/38623385

Best of ACT - October 12-16 10/17/2025

844 - Horny Vanbucketdad 10/10/2025

844 - Horny Vanbucketdad • Fairvilla Megastore Halloween party and Grave Rave • Horny Dracula joke and costume talk • Shopping for lingerie, gifts, and costumes at Fairvilla • Store locations in Kissimmee, I-Drive, Palatka, and Sanford • Visit Fairvilla.com for info and events • Show intro and sponsor shoutouts • Reflection on show longevity and episode count • New Love Thy Neighbor podcast with Colette Fehr • Relationship focus with humor and Thursday schedule • Promo for free Bad at Business Beerfest on Nov 22 • THC seltzer trend and tolerance chat • Guest Amy LeCours on sobriety and quitting Adderall • Marriage dynamics and side-effect jokes • Beerfest planning and sponsor updates • Jeff’s Bagel Run app and giveaways • Giant Recreational World RVs joining the fest • Camping trip to Jonathan Dickinson State Park • Camper luxury and marriage humor • Beerfest lineup with free beer, seltzers, food trucks, and giveaways • Gabriel Plants and Jeff’s Bagel Run freebies • Silver Linings Band and DJ Sharp performing live • Family-friendly, all-ages street party • Limited gift bags, arrive early at noon • Pint-glass sales benefit Yellow Brick Road Foundation • Jokes about charity credit and validation • Sofas and Suds couch races promo before Thanksgiving • AI fatigue and Sora 2 video generator talk • SJ from St. Cloud as tech partner • AI videos: zombie chase and Stephen Hawking skateboarding • Digital afterlife and consent debate • A Boy Named Farts AI parody and artist-rights talk • Chris Stapleton concert canceled for bronchitis • Weekend plans ruined and weather debate • Defending a Monster segment on Columbus • Guns, disease, and morality in context • Regret over “Indian” label and Italian stereotypes • Columbus confusion and AI fatigue • Columbus Day regattas and nude boating nostalgia • 1980s parenting, drinking, and no seatbelts • Bucket Dad memories and reckless fun • Past vs modern child-safety contrast • Indoor-smoking nostalgia and car-feature talk • Tech-gap jokes about landlines and icons • New hair-growth study with minoxidil and stevia • Tugboat Clark beard experiment • Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest food, beer, and stein-holding • Amy LeCours comedy shows at 12 Talons, Bull & Bush, Little Indies • NFL tush-push debate and rule predictions • Bucket Dad callback and email segment • Workplace story on covering coworker duties • Independent show model vs old iHeart system • Employees multitasking and ghost quitters • Caring exploited vs healthy boundaries • Accepting favors without guilt • Listener Joshua’s dad-daughter Honda N600 build • Parenting and passing down skills • Bucket Dads vs absent dads motivation • Balancing trauma and success in kids • Using video proof for parenting memories • Flip-flops and professionalism debate • Florida casual culture vs business image • Comics dressing up out of respect • Tom’s Pukes of Hazard tease and leg injury • Physical-therapy embarrassment and odor jokes • Avoidance humor and smell callback • Tugboat Clark storm call-in and 10-ft waves • Stevia-minoxidil patch results and mouse study • Crack vs Stevia confusion and Charlie Sheen story • Listener Concrete Mike 9/11 near-miss story • Fate, luck, and random survival themes • Dan’s Sanford Cracker Barrel shooting story • Divine intervention vs chance debate • Other-shoe-to-drop mindset and entropy metaphor • Rant on pill shortages and Adderall panic • Wrap-up plugs for Amy LeCours and Pillow Fort podcast • Reminder to listen to Love Thy Neighbor • Upcoming November events and Fairvilla party • Attend Sofas and Suds and Beerfest • Colette Fehr confirmed for Beerfest • Pukes of Hazard premieres Monday for BDMs • Subscribe at TomandDan.com and join the fun ### **Social Media:** [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/) /episode/index/show/amediocretime/id/38544540

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