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A Mediocre Time with Tom and DanAuthor: 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!) Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Friday, 17 January, 2025
Bart Marek Team sponsorship and real estate advice Best time to buy and sell houses in the spring Importance of starting real estate planning early Reflections on helping BDM and Tom and Dan listeners over a decade Emphasizing Bart Marek Team's transparency and honesty Introducing Seth Petruzzelli as a guest Discussion of Seth's previous appearance and Reddit thread about his mood Humor about Seth's wealth, fitness, and lifestyle Mention of the Signs on Tap Beer Fest on January 25th Promotion of a side chicks meetup organized by Tracy at Fairvilla Light-hearted banter about the Fairvilla event's nature Seth's delayed response to scheduling texts Discussion of hypochondria and health anxieties Shared experiences of hypochondria and mistrust of medical tests Discussion of anxiety and stress starting in October Speculation about potential autoimmune issues Stress caused by managing a new house and associated responsibilities Hand tremors described as stress-induced Neurological concerns and mistrust of medical testing Symptoms including shaky triceps, migraines, and numbness in legs Emotional breakdown and difficulty walking Sharing embarrassing moments related to health anxieties Andrea’s reactions to repeated health concerns Humor and vulnerability in discussing personal struggles Escalation of symptoms during a trip to visit family Experiencing painful symptoms like muscle twitching and numbness in legs Emotional breakdown during a drive home from Cape Coral to Orlando Concerns over symptoms resembling ALS, leading to heightened anxiety Discussion of stress and its ability to manifest physical symptoms Impact of stress from managing multiple responsibilities, businesses, and homes Excessive exercise and its potential link to muscle twitching Neurologist visits and testing, including MRI and EMG Discovery of B6 toxicity as the cause of symptoms Decision to stop taking high-potency multivitamins Reflection on the risks of over-supplementation Joining an online support group to learn about B6 toxicity experiences Anxiety over potential health conditions, including fears of ALS Primary care doctor reinforcing the diagnosis of B6 toxicity Symptoms worsening due to the "rebound" effect as B6 leaves the body Sharing experiences of hypochondria and worst-case scenario thinking Emotional struggles with being less present for family due to anxiety Frustration with long wait times for therapy appointments Starting antidepressant medication (citalopram) to manage stress MRI results showing migraine-related white spots, causing further worry Challenges with modern medical tools enabling self-diagnosis and hypochondria Spiraling anxiety caused by internet searches for symptoms Encouragement to break the cycle of obsessive health concerns Experiencing muscle twitching and physical pain linked to stress and health concerns Changing diet to avoid B6-rich foods, focusing on goat, lamb, and shrimp Frustration with hypochondriac tendencies amplified by Facebook groups and online research Criticism of online groups offering self-diagnoses and unverified health advice Mention of public figures with health issues, like Brett Favre and Michael J. Fox Discussion of a Vice documentary about Kimbo Slice and his influence as a social media fighter Nostalgia for the early internet era and its raw, unfiltered content like Kimbo Slice fights, Bumfights, and Jackass-style videos Personal anecdotes about discovering Kimbo Slice videos and their cultural impact Recent filming of a segment in Seth Petruzzelli’s dojo for the Vice documentary Stress and physical symptoms intensifying during a filming session for the Kimbo Slice documentary Discussion about Seth's fight with Kimbo Slice and its impact on Kimbo's career and associated MMA ventures Mention of Seth's first gym, Knockout Fitness, and its history Exploration of Kimbo Slice’s influence on backyard fighting and social media-era combat sports Commentary on Conor McGregor’s extravagant lifestyle and public persona Discussion of Dana White’s slap fighting promotion and its criticisms Introduction of a leg-kick-only combat sport as an alternative to slap fighting Debate over the physical consequences of taking or delivering a leg kick Humor surrounding exaggerated fight setups and venue ideas for a rematch with Kimbo Slice’s son Critique of amateur martial arts cultures and belt farms Nostalgia for videos of “energy” martial artists claiming supernatural powers Story of a karate master claiming supernatural powers and being challenged by an MMA fighter Lack of unregulated or unique fighting content on the internet Discussion of unconventional fights and hypothetical matchups for entertainment Nostalgia for "Deadliest Warrior" and similar concept shows Saturation of competition shows and waning interest in the genre Stressful nature of certain shows like "The Bear" for anxious viewers Seth’s experience introducing his daughter to karate and the concept of indoctrination into hobbies Discussion of parenting and balancing family life with personal passions Mention of past controversial comments and their reflection over time Viral incident involving an Eagles fan using offensive language at a Packers fan, leading to backlash The role of social media and content creation in provoking or amplifying altercations Consequences for individuals whose behavior in public goes viral, including job loss Debate over accountability and professional repercussions for off-duty actions Debate over consequences of public behavior going viral and the impact on employment Discussion on GoFundMe campaigns benefiting individuals in controversial situations Example of a viral incident with a bus driver being teased and receiving financial support Social media's role in amplifying both outrage and support for individuals Ethical implications of online trolling and digging into people's pasts for controversial content Argument over whether companies should fire employees for off-duty behavior Commentary on societal fascination with public altercations and the financial opportunities they sometimes bring Reflections on accountability in the internet age and its influence on behavior Story of Cadillac Pat getting his Michael Jordan card graded Listener criticism doubting the authenticity and value of Pat’s Jordan card Cadillac Pat’s experience with Beckett grading and the process of sending his card for evaluation Discussion on card grading results and their impact on market value Analysis of listener reactions to collectibles and skepticism about their worth Lighthearted criticism of Pat’s lack of research into the value of his graded card Discussion about the potential value of Cadillac Pat’s graded Michael Jordan Fleer card Speculation on market pricing for graded cards, including comparisons for grades from 8 to 10 Debate over emotional attachment to collectibles versus selling for profit Encouragement for Pat to assess and organize his card collection for potential hidden value Anecdote about creating a simple will for distributing personal items Commentary on Mel Gibson's controversial audio tapes and their shocking content Debate over whether to invite Mel Gibson to the show due to his controversial past Analysis of Mel Gibson’s behavior on Joe Rogan’s podcast and his perceived eccentricity Discussion of Mel Gibson’s alleged manic tendencies and public persona Reflection on the bizarre nature of Mel Gibson’s past statements and behavior Discussion on whether heavy alcohol consumption can lead to long-term personality changes or mental health issues Reflection on Mel Gibson’s history of controversial behavior and comments Comparison between Mel Gibson and Kanye West’s public controversies and their shared patterns of behavior Mention of Mel Gibson’s upcoming projects and his partial comeback in Hollywood Speculation about the legality and implications of Mel Gibson’s ex-girlfriend recording his outbursts Debate over societal and cultural standards surrounding interactions with neighbors and gender dynamics Anecdotes about awkward interactions with neighbors, including fumbling small talk and offers of assistance 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