Mt. Rushmore Podcast

What are the four most iconic...anythings? The Mt. Rushmore Podcast seeks to answer these questions. Join Jeff, Michael and Richard as they argue and debate what are the most definitive examples of everything, from the Mt. Rushmore of Bad Movie Accents to the Mt. Rushmore of Months.

Mt. Rushmore of Late Night Talk Show Segments (w/ Mike Perkins) 04/25/2024

Mt. Rushmore of Late Night Talk Show Segments (w/ Mike Perkins) Unique segments are the backbone of any decent late night talk show. Nothing gets an audience fired up like knowing that one of their favorite segments is coming up. You can also tell a lot about the show's concept, target audience and sense of humor based on what are the recurring bits. Think that Dancing Itos is just HILAROUS? Then brother, do we have a show for you. We're exploring some of the most iconic late night talk show bits in history on this week's episode. And our special guest this week knows a lot about talk shows - he hosts one every month in Los Angeles. Mike Perkins' "" gives you everything you could want from a great late night show - without the pesky need for television cameras. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/30993083

Mt. Rushmore of Pittsburgh (w/ What Yinz Talkin' Bout) 04/18/2024

Mt. Rushmore of Pittsburgh (w/ What Yinz Talkin' Bout) This week we're turning our eye on the Iron City. We touch on everything from local food and drink to, of course, the sports teams. Joining us are a couple of local ringers: Kyle Chrise and Greg Benevent from the What Yinz Talkin' Bout, which is a lively conversation about the Steelers social media conversation. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/30893648

Mt. Rushmore of Celebrities Cameoing in Wrestling 03/21/2024

Mt. Rushmore of Celebrities Cameoing in Wrestling Happy Wrestlemania Season, everyone. Wrestlemania is the one time when even the most casual fans pay attention to what's happening in wrestling. A lot of that has to do with the fact that big-time celebrities have a tendency to get involved inside - or outside - the ring during Wrestlemania. This week we're looking at some of the most high-profile, exciting and shocking moments involving celebrities and wrestling! /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/30484528

Mt. Rushmore of Fake Bands Turned Real Bands (with T. Mike Childs) 02/26/2024

Mt. Rushmore of Fake Bands Turned Real Bands (with T. Mike Childs) Sometimes the best bands aren't even real! That's the premise of this week's episode, as we talk about musical acts that started out as fictional and turned into hitmakers and live acts. Joining us to sort through the thousands of possible entries is T. Mike Childs, author of "The Rocklopedia Fakebandica" and proprietor of the FakeBands.com Wiki. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/30121678

Mt. Rushmore of Sports Bar Appetizers 02/06/2024

Mt. Rushmore of Sports Bar Appetizers We're not talking fancy restaurant appetizers in this episode. Get out of here, arancini! No, we're discussing and debating what are the most iconic bar foods. We take a trip down Cholesterol Lane with our favorite items to nosh on while tossing back a pint! /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/29833443

Mt. Rushmore of Klutzes 01/13/2024

Mt. Rushmore of Klutzes Klutzes are staples of entertainment, because they are so relateable. After all, pobody's nerfect! We all have felt like a stumblebum at some point in our lives, so we feel the pain of the klutz, whether it's on the screen or in real life. This week we're looking at all forms of klutzes and isolating some of our favorite. Let's hope we don't fumble the bag with our picks! /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/29473128

Mt. Rushmore of Songs at the End of Movies 12/15/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Songs at the End of Movies So now, the end is near...of the movie, that is. And it's time to go out with a bang - sometimes literally - and wrap up the whole theme of the movie in one neat bow. What better way to do that than with the perfect song. This week we're discussing the ultimate meetings of music and visuals that leave indelible marks on people who watch their favorite films. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/29104693

Mt. Rushmore of Songs We Don't Need to Hear Again for a While 11/17/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Songs We Don't Need to Hear Again for a While Sometimes, a song you love can because an automatic fast-forward when it comes on. It's not because the song is suddenly bad. Maybe the song is overplayed, or maybe the lyrics haven't held up. No matter what the case, it's a song that you don't need to hear for a long time. We're discussing songs that we feel that way about this week, and yes, we're taking down some sacred cows along the way. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/28695778

Mt. Rushmore of Robert De Niro 10/20/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Robert De Niro Robert De Niro - a titan of the film world and certainly one of the most talented actors ever to grace the big screen. He is totally dedicated to his craft, even if that means engaging in all manner of method acting nonsense. Still, no one can question the intensity of a De Niro performance. Ahead of the release of "KIllers of the Flower Moon," we're honoring Robert De Niro (or "Bobby" to his friends and people who want you to think they are Hollywood insiders) by buiding a whole episode around him. We're looking at everything from his greatest roles to musical tributes (sort of) to him. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/28377695

Mt. Rushmore of Mob Nicknames (w/ Frank Hayde) 10/05/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Mob Nicknames (w/ Frank Hayde) No matter how many ridiculous nicknames Hollywood creates for its Mafia movie characters, they still can't hold a candle to the ones sported by real-life Mob members. This week we're joined by Frank Hayde, author of several books including "The Mafia and the Machine" to discuss the funniest and most adorable names possible for truly horrendous people. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/28229546

Mt. Rushmore of Pixar Shorts 09/22/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Pixar Shorts Pixar has done more than make some of the most beloved animated films of the last three decades. The "Pixar Magic" also extends to short films, where talented creators often have the chance to explore and experiment with fewer restrictions or expectations. This episode is dedicated to Pixar shorts, whether they were shown before a feature-length film or on television. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/28119197

Mt. Rushmore of Magazine Subscriptions We've Had 08/17/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Magazine Subscriptions We've Had Remember magazines? They were sort of like books, but with less pages and more pictures, and you could get them delivered to your home every week or maybe every month. And when you were younger, there was probably a time when getting a magazine subscription delivered to your door was a big deal. This week we're talking about different magazine subscriptions we've had over the years - from classic magazines to ones that went out of business years ago. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/27785226

Mt. Rushmore of Pop Culture References in Beastie Boys Songs (with Alex Gradet) 08/10/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Pop Culture References in Beastie Boys Songs (with Alex Gradet) Few musical artists have been as pop culture savvy as the Beastie Boys. Their lyrics include a litany of references to obscure musicians, athletes, TV shows and films. It can feel like you need Wikipedia up to "get" all of the references, but somehow it always works. This week we're exploring the encyclopedic world of Beastie Boys pop culture references. And we've got a certified Beastie Boys expert in the house with good friend of the show Alex Gradet, who has more hits than Rod Carew. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/27716721

Mt. Rushmore of Hostess Snack Cakes 07/29/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Hostess Snack Cakes This week we want to know: who is the Hostess with the Mostest? Snack cakes, that is! We're talking about everyone's favorite brand of sweet junk food induglence and break down which product would come out on top in any middle school lunch swap. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/27598362

Mt. Rushmore of Jack Black 06/16/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Jack Black Jack Black has been charming us for...at this point, it's actually been decades, which feels very strange to type. Maybe you find him charming, or maybe you think he can sometimes be a bit much. But there's no denying that he's seemingly always there. This week we're discussing all aspects of Jack Black, whether he's on his on or melting faces with his partner-in-crime Kyle Gass in Tenacious D. So sit back, get your squiddley diddley doosh on and check out our new episode! /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/27178626

Mt. Rushmore of Smiles 06/13/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Smiles This week we're (mostly) talking about people with million dollar smiles! Smiles that can light up a room! And every other cliche you can think of for a brilliant, winning smile. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/27132111

Mt. Rushmore of American Rock Bands 06/02/2023

Mt. Rushmore of American Rock Bands Things that you can expect the bands are our list to do: Come to your town Help you party down And not necessarily in that order! This week we're turning our gaze to the greatest American rock bands in history. No Beatles, Rolling Stones or The Who here - just pure American bands who can rock all night long if needed. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/27022926

Mt. Rushmore of Non-Major Sports 05/26/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Non-Major Sports Fans know all about the BIG sports here in the U.S. - football, basketball, baseball, etc. But there's literally a whole world of incredibly fun sports to watch outside of the standard fare. This week, we're taking a look at all of the sports that may be foreign to you but have their own diehard fans who love it with a passion. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/26965002

Mt. Rushmore of Irish Stuff 04/27/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Irish Stuff For a country of seven million people, Ireland has had an outsized impact on popular culture. Think about Ireland and there are some things that are going to immediately come to mind. And that's exactly what we're discussing in this episode: from the authnetically Irish to the "only in America" type of Irish things. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/26674902

Mt. Rushmore of Amazing Deals 04/20/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Amazing Deals Bargain hunters of the world, unite! This week we're discussing some of the best bargains that we've ever seen. We're exploring everywhere from the local supermarket to some unusual stores to find some of greatest deals imaginable. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/26606172

Mt. Rushmore of Single Use Kitchen Gadgets 03/10/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Single Use Kitchen Gadgets This episode slices and dices its way through a very fun topic - single use kitchen gadgets. They are the kitchen tools that don't have a lot of uses, but you're sure glad you have it when you need it. We take a trip through the junk drawer in our cabinet to discover some of the most useful (or ridiculous) things that are occasionally part of our cooking repertoire. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/26190915

Mt. Rushmore of Comic Book Villains Who Were Reformed...At Least Temporarily (w/ Alex Squiers) 03/02/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Comic Book Villains Who Were Reformed...At Least Temporarily (w/ Alex Squiers) The redemption arc is a classic trope of entertainment, but it's especially true when it comes to comic books. Time after time, you see a classic foe turn into a friend because of change of heart or circumstance. Now, does it always stick? Well... We're debating reformed bad guys in comics this with and here to help us out is Alex Squiers. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/26110263

Mt. Rushmore of Sporting Memories (w/ Jack Hewson of the Tiger Fonix Podcast) 02/23/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Sporting Memories (w/ Jack Hewson of the Tiger Fonix Podcast) Great sports moments don't just happen in a vacuum. You remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when some amazing play or fantastic finish happens. This week we're taking a stroll down sporting memory lane with our new friend Jack Hewson of the Tiger Fonix Podcast. We're talking everything from baseball to Australian Rules Football. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/26028840

Mt. Rushmore of Jobs That I Would Be Horrible At Doing 02/16/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Jobs That I Would Be Horrible At Doing One person's dream job is another person's nightmare. Just because you are good at one career path doesn't mean that you could do any job. In fact, there are probably some jobs that, deep down inside, you know you would just be horrible at doing. We're talking about the career paths we'd prefer not to take this week, thanking the heavens that someone else is able to do what we cannot. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/25947540

Mt. Rushmore of Unexpected Home Repairs 02/09/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Unexpected Home Repairs There's nothing that will put a dent in your wallet quite like an unplanned home renovation or repair. Sure, you could try to DIY the work, but you barely know which end of the hammer is the handle. Do you really trust yourself to do anything but make a mess and create even more problems for a professional to fix? Jeff, Richard and Michael have some stories to tell about unexpected home repairs they've dealt with. You'll laugh until you cry, while the boys are in tears for different reasons. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/25871838

Mt. Rushmore of Dreams and Dreaming 02/02/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Dreams and Dreaming Dreams are a landscape where literally anything can happen. Dreams can be hyper-realistic, frightening or just plain weird. This week we drift away into a discussion of all things dreams and dreaming. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/25812687

Mt. Rushmore of New Year's Resolutions 01/26/2023

Mt. Rushmore of New Year's Resolutions It seems like just a few weeks ago that you resolved to better yourself this year. That's because it was! We thought that now was a great time to discuss New Year's resolutions, while they were fresh in our minds and we haven't abandoned them entirely. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/25738785

Mt. Rushmore of Songs Performed by the Non-Dominant Singer 01/19/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Songs Performed by the Non-Dominant Singer Every knows that the lead singer is the alpha dog in a band. But sometimes, lurking somewhere behind the drums or a stack of bass amps, is a singer whocan bring something unique to the table - and maybe bring a band a big hit record in the process. This week we're looking at songs that were sung by someone other than a band's main vocalist. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/25655268

Mt. Rushmore of Wrestlers' Second Careers 01/05/2023

Mt. Rushmore of Wrestlers' Second Careers Ring in the new year with a new episode of the show. This week we're returning to the familiar topic of wrestling but taking a look at what wrestlers do outside of the ring. This week we're debating the Mt. Rushmore of Wrestlers' Second Careers - whether it's something they did before getting into the ring or after their careers ended. /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/25518135

Mt. Rushmore of Movie Plot Holes 12/29/2022

Mt. Rushmore of Movie Plot Holes When you watch a movie, willful suspension of disbelief is your friend. There are a lot of things that happen which maybe don't make complete sense, but you're willing to let it slide if the film is good. But sometimes there are plot holes so gaping that you just cant ignore them. This week we're talking about plot holes from some of our favorite films of all time. Things that make you scratch your head and say "why didn't someone catch that before the movie was made?" /episode/index/show/mtrushmorepodcast/id/25458021

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