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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, 21 November, 2025
• 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/
