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Talent can be a blessing or a curse. Some people don't have the temperment to handle the pressure of being at the top of their field. Other people can be really good at something that they just don't love. Still others are Nicolas Cage. This week we're turning our attention to people with a ton of…

Contractually, we are obligated to do this episode about contractual obligations, which is a weird clause to put into a contract but HEY always hire a lawyer before you sign, kids. The good news is that this is actually a fertile topic, with lots of options from film, TV, music and more. You're un…

The Mt. Rushmore boys are hosting a sleepover, and YOU'RE INVITED! We've got plenty of pizza and soda, some pranks to pull and maybe a movie that your parents wouldn't let you watch.

Do we talk about The Beatles a lot on our show? You bet, because they are the biggest band of all time. With 213 songs to choose from, there are a lot of people - real and fictional - who are referenced in their catalog. So, this week we're looking at some of the most intriguing name checks from th…

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…

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…

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 w…

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 Fakeb…

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!