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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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816 - Engulp the Favors
Friday, 28 March, 2025
• Plumbing issues and appreciation for working toilets • Joke about tossing waste off balconies • Modern Plumbing Industries ad, services, and outdoor shower install • Praise for Modern PI’s reliability and wide service area • Tom and Dan show intro with Ross McCoy guesting • Tom fights off a worsening cold, uses vibrating pipe device for lungs • Gross loogie talk and clearing chest congestion • BDM Appreciation Week and April 19th Party details • BDM perks, joke about drunken double sign-ups • Hollerbach’s Chef Pat 20-year event with surprise belt from Adam Pierce • Tom’s awkward speech and surprise-ruining moment • Surprise party debate and Pat’s dislike of surprises • Praise for pork shank, Tom eats too fast • Dinner with Norm, Crystal, Simone, Brendan O’Connor, and more • Tom covers Norm & Crystal’s meal, sparking financial tension with Dan • Argument over voicemail service and walker re-use • Sword cane debate and long-borrowed item disputes • Realization that many friends have helped Tom over the years • Christine praised for event help and gifting • Tom wonders if he gives enough, Dan prefers self-reliance • Favors make people feel good—Tom’s German restaurant favor test • Ross takes favors, remembers early BDM sod farm party • Underage bartender and shirtless Ron at wild first BDM bash • Dan rides with listener who had full-scale marijuana grow house • High Times photo ops and weed legality vs. old paranoia • Dan’s electric Vespa project update • Story of drug dealer with $10k pit bulls • Ross links dog breeding to party lifestyle • Ross’s dog confused by barking truck • Tease of “Snow Brown” story • Wild NJ police chief antics: pranks, harassment, spiked coffee • Discussion on toxic prank culture in police departments • Pee pranks, courtrooms reading gross quotes, and Coke pube clarification • New music from Laura Jane Grace, the Gamblers, Common Saints, Catbite • Streamline Mortgage ad with Brian ZIMMO’s proactive refinance approach • Ross books comedy show in Bunnell (April 3rd) and Bull & Bush Character Night (April 23rd) • Ram Davasy and Rue Nafasat to host • Dan dreams of tiny-town living and Hardy’s fried chicken • Nostalgia for small-town gas stations and authentic Mexican food • Tom’s maskless pandemic visits to rural towns • Listener voicemail about hazard light etiquette • Legality of hazard light use while pulling over • Parking signal confusion and hazard etiquette on modern vehicles • Tom’s parking chaos vs. Crystal’s precision • Ross likens Tom’s methods to AI-generated logos • Tommy inherits Tom’s improvisational style, forgets backpack • Camping trip responsibilities, overcommitting, and scheduling regrets • Ross’s challenge to Tom: pallet truck test with no training • Dan and Grizz used to ride pallet jacks at Home Depot • Listener Clark vents about school pickup lines • Andrea parks and walks, while others arrive hours early • Ross’s pickup line S-curve and blocked traffic complaints • Schools assign traffic staff due to parental incompetence • Precision vs. chaos in school release systems • Tom’s mom warned to stay quiet about drug dealer at bus loop • Listener story bluffing cop out of car search with weed • Tactics when dealing with police smell-based searches • Dan’s joke about hops as weed smell decoy • Listener Neal mentions Dan’s “Who’s the Baddie?” Coco episode • “Space Pups” vs. “Space Buddies” and fart jokes in dog movies • Nostalgia for early radio work and morning show indifference • Dan learns not to over-prepare for radio • Akeem Woods fired for giving away food and talking too much • Critique of corporate promotions and performance disconnect • Mockery of corporate “family” language and blind loyalty • Daniel enjoys doing quality work for the work’s sake • Biggest raise came during a low-effort year • Andrea praised for effort vs. reward balance • Listener calls in about racism at hibachi restaurants • Cruise ship chefs vs. stereotypical performances • Satirical take on restaurant stereotypes • New music: Common Saints – “Firebird” • Dan’s comfort food from Current Seafood Counter • The Orb: chaotic Van family bad luck • Jennifer joins to describe I-4 trailer fire during band haul • Jen extinguishes fire with Sunkist, faces mechanical doubts • Praise for Jen’s competence and responsibility overload • Jen drops trailer in Daytona, sets up floor solo • Becca places 6th after only 5 months of training • Flags possibly burned from Jen’s roadside cigarette • Dan emotional about hardworking kids in extracurriculars • “Explosion of the Month” segment: 1970 Oregon sperm whale • Whale explosion aftermath and alternative disposal ideas • Exploding Whale Day and papier-mâché firework whale plans • ChatGPT joke frustrates Dan, idea to book it as comic • Debate on AI-written stand-up vs. original material • Comedians’ delivery vs. content—Preacher Lawson, Mitch Hedberg • “Yesterday” film premise, stand-up theft parallels • Heather Shaw’s Jim Carrey impressions and style impact • Corey Feldman on Billy Corgan’s podcast—chaotic persona • Booking Corey for BDM party? $15k and tolerability concerns • Podcast ambush idea for Corey Feldman • Ross plugs “The Orlando Talk Show” with therapy guests • Pints and Paws event details and pet charity support • Joke about local dealer getting charity cut • New BDM merch drop and email reminders for party • Final show thoughts on work/life balance and fulfillment • Show ends with “Ram Daisy” 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 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