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A podcast with two dudes from Northwest ohio that covers everything and anything

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  • Nov 27, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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The Black Friday Collection 2 Finale

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 95:24


The boys knock out one last episode before the holiday break. Do you even read these descriptions? Poo poo. Water Weenie. Chompa chompa chew. As always thank you to our always great sponsors Pack Rats Pawn Shop, In the Flesh Tattoo, Stupid Rad Merch Co, and Ship a Dick.com

The Ghostbusters Flavored Episode w/ Bret Hostettler

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 128:05


This episode the boys set out to talk about the 1984 franchise, Ghostbusters and all of it's sequels, animated series, and reboots.  Unfortunately, the white claws had other plans.  This time Atom and Jake are joined by good friend, Bret Hostettler and always, Kyle Green.  A good conversation of Ghostbusters, Punk Music, and a disagreement on the superior movie happens. As always, thanks to our amazing long time sponsors Packrats Pawn Shop, In the Flesh Tattoo, Stupid Rad Merch Co, and Shipadick.com

Drank-In Debachery

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 92:28


The boys are back again!  This time they brought a 12 back of claws and no cares.  Listen what happens when you have two microphones and no idea what to talk about WITH ALCOHOL. As always, thanks to our sponsors PackRats Pawn Shop, In The Flesh Tattoo, Stupid Rad Merch Co, and Shipadick.com

Jessica Christ: Robber of Dignity

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 76:38


In this episode, Atom and Jake are joined by Kyle as they just have a regular conversation about whats going on in the world since the last episode.  They also have a honest conversation about mental health and getting help.  Take a listen and join in the fun as both hosts had a little too much to drink the episode but the laughs are still present! As always thank you to our constant sponsors Shipadick.com, Packrats Pawn Shop, Stupid Rad Merch Co, and In The Flesh Tattoo!

Six Strings & A Story: Skip Skeens

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 144:34


Atom and Jake are back this week with another Six String and A Story episode.  This episode we had on friend and listener of the show, Skip Skeens.  Skip has been in the Northwest Ohio music scene for decades. Playing with bands such as Grace Engine, Dephi, Venus Spanking Mars, and his current band, Flat Tire Ambulance.  Skip goes though his entire musical career and plays some songs from different eras of his life while telling the stories behind the songs.  He even drops some exclusive news if you listen to this episode on day one! As always thanks goes out to our sponsors Packrats Pawn Shop, Stupid Rad Merch Co, In The Flesh Tattoo, and Ship a Dick.com!

Toys! with Alex Ball of the Losers Club

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 129:20


Another fun packed episode of the show! This time the boys are joined yet again by Alex Ball of the Losers Club (thelosersclubmerch.bigcartel.com) to talk about their favorite toys growing up.  With producer, Kyle Green, all for travel back in time to reminisce about pieces of plastic that shaped their young minds.  And they listen to W.A.P. This podcast always thanks their sponsors! Thanks to STUPID RAD MERCH COMPANY, SHIPADICK.com, PACKRATS PAWN SHOP of Defiance & Findlay, Ohio, and IN THE FLESH TATTOO!

Six Pack & A Sitcom: Trailer Park Boys "Closer To The Heart" S3 E5 w/ Britny Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 87:18


This week's episode brings back the Six Pack and A Sitcom format!  This episode the boys are joined by Atom's wife, Britny, as they talk about the legendary episode of the infamous Canadian comedy series, Trailer Park Boys.  In this episode, the Boys of the Sunnyvale Trailer Park meet Alex Lifeson of RUSH! As Always thanks to our long time sponsors STUPID RAD MERCH COMPANY, SHIPADICK.com, PACK RATS PAWN SHOP, and IN THE FLESH TATTOO

Self Worth, Self Reflection, and Shut Up, Jackson!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 88:09


This week Atom & Jake talk a little bit about one's self worth, the ability to reflect on one's life and the journey that it took to be where it is, and they're joined by Jake's son, Jackson.  You get the idea from the title of the episode.   As always we're supported by our great sponsors STUPID RAD MERCH, SHIP A DICK, PACK RATS PAWN SHOP, and IN THE FLESH TATTOO

The 'Rona Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 96:49


This episode Atom & Jake have on two former guests to talk about the effects of the coronavirus had on their lives and livelihood.  "Big" James Mehring is representing the tattoo community and Britny Ball is representing the Bartending community.  They all talk about their feelings when they were suddenly told they couldn't work and the feelings and process of reopening here in ohio! As always thanks to our sponsors Stupid Rad Merch Co, PackRats Pawn Shop, ShipADick.com, and now In The Flesh Tattoo! 

Back And Forth Again

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 118:32


The boys are back together again! After a 4 week break, Atom and Jake do the show in the same location for the first time in months!  Since neither could come up with a good episode subject, they just hopped on the mic with Kyle in toe.  Talking about the issues that are going on in the world at the moment and more, Atom and Jake just have a good ol time jabber jawin. Goin back and forth with whats been going on in the world and their lives in the time since you last hear from them. At the end of the episode, stay tune to hear a brand new tune from frequent 12FU contributor, Samuel Dell, playing his new song, Junkyards in Hell. As always, thanks to our sponsors PACK RATS PAWN SHOP, STUPID RAD MERCH CO, and SHIPADICK

Wayne's World

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 87:56


This episode the boys go over Aurora, Illinois' public access sensation Wayne's World.  Ok, so Wayne's world has never been on a public access station but Wayne Campbell has grown out of the mind of Mike Meyers and taken over North America ever since.  His side kick, Garth Algar has gone along side him for the entire ride.  Atom and Jake go over the evolution of the character from it's humble beginnings in Canada, to SNL, to two feature films! PARTY ON! And as always, thanks to our sponsors Stupid Rad Merch Co, ShipADick.com, and Pack Rats Pawn Shop!

Back To The Future 35

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 113:41


This episode we talk about the beloved Back to the Future trilogy.  The first movie is celebrating it's 35 year in 2020.  Atom and Jake go deep into the making of the first film and all the hurdles they jumped to get it made.  They also go over a couple fan theories about the relationship of Doc and Marty and it gets dark... Thanks always to our sponsors Stupid Rad Merch Co, Ship A Dick.com, and Pack Rats Pawn Shop!

Music Biopics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 137:50


This episode of the podcasts the boys (plus kyle) take on Music Biographical Movies or Biopics as they are called.  Atom and Jake give their top 5 music biopics while giving some not so popular opinions on some.  They also talk about the future of Las Vegas, Post Malone's Nirvana tribute, and what they've been up to during the quarantine! Plus we were able to get friend of the podcast, Sam Dell, to record a little ditty to add on to at the end as tribute to one of their favorite music biopics! Dont forget our always wonderful sponsors Stupid Rad Merch CO, ShipADick.com, and PackRats Pawn Shop!  

Six Strings & A Story: David Carpenter

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 100:25


On this episode of the podcast, Atom and Jake invite long time listener and friend of the show, David Carpenter on to do Six Strings and A Story.  It's our version of VH1 Storytellers!  Dave plays for us 4 original songs and a cover song.  For each song, he shares the stories behind them as well goes over his past, present, and future as an singer songwriter. Thanks goes out to our sponsors, Pack Rats Pawn Shop, Stupid Rad Merch Company, and Ship a Dick.com 

The QuarantineCast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 90:38


This week Atom and Jake put social distancing in effect as they do the show from two separate locations through the Zoom conference app.  They discuss how the virus is affecting their everyday lives as essential workers, how it affects the city of defiance, and TIGER KING!!!!! oh yeah, kyle's there too... Special thanks to our new sponsor, Pack Rats Pawn shop of Defiance and Findlay, Ohio and our long time sponsors, Stupid Rad Merch Co & Shipadick.com

Episode Canceled with Angela Powell

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 104:49


This episode was suppose to be extremely different.  It was suppose to be promoting the local Defiance Comic Convention known as DEFCOM with one of the organizers, Angela Powell.  Well it actually is still that episode except that the corona virus has decided to descend upon the USA. Atom and Jake talk to Angela about the upcoming convention, a little history about it, and all the fun surrounding it, as well as covering whats going on in the world due to the virus.  Unfortunately, between the recording of this episode and the day of it's release, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declared that alot of things be done in the state to stop the spread of the virus. Including the canceling of the event. But fun was still had having her on the show and we present you a Kyle-less episode. Thanks to sponsors Stupid Rad Merch and ShipAdick.com for supporting us and bringing you another free podcast episode!

The Return of 12FU

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 86:27


The boys are back! After two months off to focus on other efforts, they podcasting duo are back together to talk about nothing some more!  Atom and Jake go over some things thats gone on in that time including the benefit for hospice that both their bands played, some defiance area landmarks, and more. Listen to the story of the live television auction that Atom was on and some of the items Jake & Kyle bid on. All this crap and more! But dont forget our long time sponsors of Stupid Rad Merch Co & Ship A Dick.com!

2019 Wrap Up

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 98:28


No themes, No Guests, No frills.  This week Atom, Jake, and even Kyle talk about everything thats happened in the year the podcast has come into their lives. Very much an episode filled with back and forth bs that everyone expects from them. The last episode before our 2 month break and effectively ending "Collection One". Always a shout out to our long time sponsors, Stupid Rad Merch Co. and Shipadick.com

Video Games: From Arcade to Cartridge Based Consoles with Jerome Schooley & Kyle Green

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 118:08


We're Eighteen and we don't know what we want... Here we are at episode 18 doing what was originally scheduled for episode 13.  Of course if you've listened to the Six Pack and a Sitcom episode you know that we lost the original files.  So that means we REBOOT!  Jerome Schooley and Kyle Green come back to talk about Video Games!  From the arcade roots up to the mid nineties when cartridge based systems still ruled.  From Atari to Nintendo to Sega, we round them all up to talk about.  Also we have a taste test!  This episode's music track is from Luke Schooley and it's called 'Confidant'. As always thanks to our friends, Stupid Rad Merch and Ship A Dick for all their support!

Omissions, Corrections, and Things Better Left Unsaid with Curtis "Murphcat" Agner

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 115:08


This week, the boys bring an old friend and frequent partner in crime from their old days, Curtis "Murphcat" Agner.  Murphcat has quite the history himself, being a photographer, a sound man, a dj, occasional musician, show promoter, and a father.  He's also had the pleasure of living with both Atom and Jake at different points in his life.  Hear what happens Curtis fills in the blackouts and gives us a history of All Ages Shows in Defiance & Tom's Donuts! This week's end track is from Defiance, Ohio's, Some Garage Band, playing their song "Tom's Donuts". And as always, Thank you to our sponsors, Ship A Dick.com & Stupid Rad Merch Co!

Six Strings & A Story: Samuel Dell

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 137:16


On this episode of the 12FU podcast, Samuel Dell returns!  You may remember him from his time on the show as a Goosebumps fan but this time he returns with his guitar and his songs.  Sam has quite a history in his travels around the country and he puts a lot of his life into his writing.  Sam sits down with the boys to play some selections and give us the backstory in one of the most interesting and fun episodes we've done yet. As always, thanks to our sponsors at Stupid Rad Merch Company and Ship A Dick.

Inside the Mind Of Jami Mehring of In The Flesh Tattoo

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 109:24


This episode Atom and Jake with the help of producer Kyle, throw down with long time Northwest Ohio tattoo artist and long time bud, 'Big James' Jami Mehring.  Jami talks about how art lead him to a 28 year (and counting) tattoo career, The travels he had during it, the 20 years in the legendary Hopkins Street location, his family life, health, and the future. This episode is once again sponsored by the always kick ass Stupid Rad Merch Company (www.stupidradmerch.com) and the hilarious pranksters at Shipadick.com.  

Goosebumps: From Page to the Silver Scream with Samuel Dell & Alex Ball of The Losers Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 97:29


This week Atom & Jake take a creepy trip down memory lane when they talk about their favorite book series growing up, Goosebumps!  R.L. Stein was able to take all our adolescent fears and bring them forth within the written word.  His creations brought forth many memorable characters and creatures and we've assembled a crew to talk about all of them.  This episode we are joined by Local Musician, Samuel Dell and reoccurring guest, Alex Ball of The Losers Club.  Also this episode we play the latest song by Samuel Dell, "Time To Go" And as always thank you to our long time sponsors, Stupid Rad Merch & Ship A Dick.com

Six Pack & A Sitcom: Roseanne - "White Men Can't Kiss" S7E9

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 52:28


After losing a two hour plus podcast, The boys lick their wounds and try out a quick episode format the came up with called "Six Pack & A Sitcom". Choose one Six Pack of Beer (this episode's was Madtree's Coffee Table Blonde Ale w/ Coffee & Lactose and Pabst Blue Ribbon) and pair it with an episode of a Sitcom (situational Comedy).  This episode we picked Season 7, Episode 9 of Roseanne.  The episode is titled "White Men Can't Kiss".  This is the episode where Roseanne & Dan's son, Dj, refuses to kiss a girl in the school play because of the color of her skin. There's a lot to unpack and discuss as this episode of the series could very well be filed under "A Very Special Episode".  Also in this episode we play "Burnt Out N Down" off of Fort Wayne, Indiana pop punkers, Flamingo Nosebleed's new album, Degenerate Pop. As always, thanks to long time sponsors Stupid Rad Merch Co. & Ship a Dick.com

Twenty Years of Trunkmuscle's Prayer of the Desolate with Kevin Eis, Ed Mason, and Tom Martin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 171:31


This episode we talk with three men who contributed the heavy metal soundtrack of our youth. Kevin Eis, Ed Mason, and Tom Martin of northwest ohio's own, Trunkmuscle.  Both Atom and Jake saw the local metal act as young teens and were left in awe amist their musical wake. The three surviving members of the Prayer of the Desolate era reunite to talk about the good old days of starting the band, gigging around the region, the recording of all three studio albums, the 2010 reunion shows, and all the memories that come with them.  Many beers and claws were consumed to bring you this show so sit back, crack open one of your own, and enjoy! We're still singing the praises of our long time sponsors, Stupid Rad Merch Company and Ship a Dick.com!  

Saturday Morning Cartoons! with Alex Ball of The Losers Club & Britny Ball of Britny Ball Pottery

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 139:05


This week we woke up early to bask in the half light glow of the weekend morning babysitter. SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS! Atom and Jake are joined this episode by Alex Ball of The Losers Club and Britny Ball of Britny Ball Pottery to talk about the history and nostalgia of the biggest morning of the week to a child.  The rise and fall of saturday morning children's programing is a very interesting, colorful, and profitable story.  Join them in the fun in talking about everyone's favorite characters and shows. Also in this episode we listen to the new track by musical collective, Ghost Cave. A Big Thanks to our long time sponsors, Ship A Dick.Com & Stupid Rad Merch Company.

Haircuts & Uppercuts with Raymond "Lil Rock" Castaneda

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 111:46


We made it like Rocky to the top of the steps, Here's Episode 10!!!! This episode Atom and Jake take a time out to discuss their new milestone the podcast has reached and then talk to local athlete & barber, Raymond "Lil Rock" Castaneda. The crew discuss with him his career as a pro boxer in the ring and a hairstylist out side of the it. Lil' Rock carries an impressive record of 6-0 in his pro career, making him definitely an up and comer to watch out for.   Also on this episode we play the new track "I Pulled off The Mask" by Paco is Desperate! from their upcoming album, "Unraveled". As always we have the best sponsors in the way of Stupid Rad Merch Company & Shipadick.com, and we thank them for their long time support!

The Kevin Smith Episode.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 135:32


This week's episode should have been our 37th episode but hey... you can't force a joke work. We talk all about the career of Writer/Director/Actor, Kevin Smith and his long list of movies and characters.  Kevin's creations were a big part of Atom & Jake's lives growing up and his movies are filled with fond memories for both.  Join their excitement in talking about them and the upcoming Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. Speaking of people who weren't suppose to be here today, Atom & Jake are joined this week by surprise guest and friend of the show, Kyle Green! As always we thank our sponsors, Shipadick.com & Stupid Rad Merch Company for having our backs!

Back/Forth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 127:44


Episode 8: The last jedi of our saga. We got alot of feedback about people liking the back and forth of Atom and Jake so in a effort to supply more of it, we decided to jump the shark and talk about us! This episode is story of the abridged history of Atom & Jake. Filled with stories of the old days such as their upbringing, their hometowns, and how the eventually met. As always a shout out to our sponsors, Stupid Rad Merch Co & Shipadick.com!

The First Appearance of Chris "Peapod" Daher

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 151:39


This episode of the podcast we look to the North of good ol' Defiance and talk to Toledo's Chris "Peapod" Daher.  Chris has a decade of history in the broadcast field that took him on a journey from Radio to Podcasting.  As host of the On The Radar Podcast, Chris talks to musical acts from the Northwest Ohio area and talks to National touring acts as well.  We also talk about his other interests such as music, comics, and more! Always thanks to our sponsors Stupid Rad Merch Co & Shipadick.com for supporting us in keeping the show running!

Hack And Slash: 80's Slasher Horror with Alex Ball of The Losers Club and Dylan Leininger

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 116:49


Episode Six Six Six. I kid. But this episode deals with a fun topic if you grew up in the 80's, Slasher Horror! Freddy, Jason, Michael.  All iconic boogeymen that were designed to babysitters in line, kids up late at night, and fear what could be lurking in the dark.  A little scare never hurt nobody and was big business in the early 80's.  Atom and Jake talk with Alex Ball, of The Losers Club, & Dylan Leininger, formally of the band Dethrats, about their love of the slasher horror genre, we discuss everyone's favorite slashers, and even find time to take many beer and bathroom breaks.   Due to a malfunction, we lost the first 12 minutes of the show.  It sucked a great deal and was the first time we've experienced it here at 12FU. But the show goes on and thank you goes out to the special last minute talking heads that helped Atom with the intro.

Jake Loses His VRginity

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 89:07


Episode Five is Alive! This episode we bring on our buddy from Fort Wayne, In, Robby Resnick.  Robby teaches us all about VR, shows off his brand new Oculus Quest, and teaches Atom spell his name correctly after so many years of friendship! Jake will have his very first VR experience on the show and give us a unique perspective of a first timer.  A very fun and informative episode for people who want to know a little more about the growing world of VR. Also the debut of Jake's son, Jackson Roose!

Covers: The Bad, The Good, The So Good It No Longer Belongs To The Original Artist...

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 128:25


Episode IV: A New Hope... errrrr...  COVERS! This episode we talk about the act of playing another artist's song or known in the music world as a "cover" song.  Cover songs are done because the original moved you to the point that you want to play it as tribute, because you think itd be a cool song to do, or impress this cute dude/lady with the piercings. Atom and Jake count down their UNDENIABLY GREAT covers and talk about ones that they personally love.  Also in the episode we talk to Tyler Mayer of Splitt Second and Stupid Rad Merch Co badass, Simeon Meyer.

Ian Yaichner (The Black Order)

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 115:30


Episode 3!  Each episode is a milestone in our world! This episode we talk to fellow northwest ohioian, Ian Yaichner. Ian is a long time friend of ours who fronts the band, The Black Order.  He also tries to perfect the delicate balance of being a dad, manager of the family bar, run a national touring act. We sit back, crack open Colt 45s, and chat about the history of the Black Order while Ian drops some social media science on us as well!

From Cutting Edge to Hot Topic Standard To Resurrection: The History of the Misfits

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 101:22


Episode Two! We did it! We're a Thing! This week we go over the horror punk band that makes our little black hearts all aflutter, The Misfits.  Starting as local musician punks in Lodi, NJ the boys go through various member changes and lawsuits to end up on the victory lap they're on today. Join us as we talk the history of the band, our personal concert memories, our misfits stories, and Atom brags about seeing the original Misfits in Chicago... Parental Advisory due to Vulgar Language

Hogan Knows Flops

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 110:33


The first episode of 12FU with Atom & Jake! In this pilot episode we dive in head first into the top five Hulk Hogan movies.  The hulkster has had quite a history in film industry.  Not all of them can be called great but they can definitely be called memorable. Join us in a discussion of the immortal one...

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