A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan

Author: Tom Vann & Dan Dennis

Tom and Dan were once sitting in a hotel room in Daytona Beach, Florida where the air-condition didn't work, they were out of beer, and the cable only had 2 channels that came in static free. One of their friends suggested that they leave and attempt to find something better to do to which Dan replied "Why would we want to ruin a mediocre time?" If you were to ask "Tom and Dan" what the meaning of life is, they might tell you that there is none. Born from a feeling that nothing in life truly matters and that for the most part we're all surrounded by scumbags, "Tom and Dan" figured out that there's only one true constant in life; laughter. How did they come to that conclusion? It's all they have. You see, just like the mass majority of us, "T & D" have day jobs and it was at said day job where they cued in on the fact that some of the greatest laughs came at the end of the day. There's just something about the relaxed feeling of knowing that you have very little time left at work to put in. Maybe it's the "punch drunkenness" of still being at work; no one is quite sure. There they sat in their office, the door shut to their co-workers and management, only making each other laugh to the point of tears. Finally they realized that it might not be such a bad idea to roll tape on these conversations. Why not? They would be having them anyway, taped or not, and it was fun. Both of them come from rather lengthy broadcasting careers so setting up a home studio wasn't so hard to do. And with the addition of Ross, the consummate straight man and "News Dad", things got even more "mediocre." Broadcasting since 2009 has garnered a rather extensive following for "T & D" with loyal "scumbags" (as their listeners are affectionately known) checking in from all across the world. Hundreds of shows under their belts and winners of the Orlando Weekly's "Best of Orlando 2011" for "Best Kept Secret" reassures them both that yesno one is listening! (Best Kept Secret? HA!)
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910 - Juke It Like A Bull For Turdstile
Friday, 3 April, 2026

* Jeffs Bagel Run garlic bread bagel blowing up in Bagel Madness * Huge variety of bagels and spreads, family friendly go to spot * Salt bagel with buffalo cream cheese as a standout combo * Bagel boxes at work instantly boost your social ranking * Expansion across Florida with app signup free bagel promo * BDM Appreciation Week tie in with free bagel giveaway * Debate on podcast intros, comfort of routine vs jumping in * Older episodes had heavier reverb and different audio feel * Payphone microphone prop added purely for comedy * BDM Appreciation Party April 11 with family duo theme * Jeff Howell and Casey Howell live music set * Juggling Jacks mother daughter act with poodles and props * Outdoor setup with pinball machines and fundraiser tables * Event is kid friendly but still classic chaotic T and D energy * Tiger Woods crash body cam footage and police interaction * Claim he was talking to the president during arrest * Debate if powerful people still avoid real consequences * Past stories of getting let off vs modern strict procedures * Body cams and social media killing police discretion * Sobriety tests used to build cases not prove innocence * HGN eye test explained as key DUI indicator * DUI outcomes depend heavily on money and legal help * Mo Dewitt sponsorship, VIP perks, and Mini Masters plug * Danger Brains branding, why visuals matter for small business * Bad logos and clip art instantly hurt customer trust * Turnstile as one of the biggest modern hardcore bands * Songs Blackout and Holiday pushing crossover success * Ex guitarist Brady Hebert arrested after violent incident * Drove car into singers father outside family home * Pattern of instability, drugs, and burning bridges * Discussion on how you would dodge an oncoming car * Wild stunt filming stories with near misses and bad decisions * E network dark side docs and Price Is Right allegations * Models pressured on weight, looks, and cosmetic changes * Debate on judging old behavior by modern standards * Bob Barker lawsuits and behind the scenes reputation * Docs can reshape public figures through editing choices * Ellen and Steve Jobs comparisons on workplace behavior * Tyra Banks and reality show treatment parallels * Supermodel nostalgia and cosmetic procedure risks * Artemis mission toilet malfunction and space skepticism * Automation vs manual control in spacecraft debate * Tesla self driving inconsistency discussion * Betting markets as crowd sourced prediction tools * Hot dogs taste better based on context and hunger * Costco and Primrose Lanes as elite hot dog experiences * Sodium and caffeine combo creating fake energy boost * Eating too many hot dogs leading to health scare moment * Preference for thinner dogs and chili slaw mustard combos * Varsity Atlanta and classic regional hot dog nostalgia * Adult Beanie Weenie upgrade and home cooking talk * Living with vegetarians makes solo cooking harder * Optometrist distraction story and outdated eye exams * Volunteers packing merch rewarded with food * Toy trends like Nitos and waiting out hype cycles * Paper towel wiping habit and plumbing consequences * Toilet paper folding vs crumpling debate * Elevator floor numbering confusion and 13th floor jokes * Black Hammock comedy show and Talks with Ross plug * Final push for BDM Appreciation Party attendance ### 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) Where to Find the Show 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) 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) Exclusive Content [https://tomanddan.com/registration](https://tomanddan.com/registration) Merch [https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/)