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A weekly commentary on pop culture, current events, and personal stories from the hosts.

Banter Bootcamp


    • May 25, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 75 EPISODES


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    Episode 75 - More Stupider

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 63:59


    We've made it to 75! After catching up on some various current events and pop culture, the guys dig into Sam's new gig and how he's dealing with it. It's so hard to live in the moment! Then the conversation turns to music as they dig into real hip hop and how it inspires them.

    Episode 74 - Short and Stocky #9 - 5/23/20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 37:53


    Dave starts to teach Sam how to trade. Account Set-up Options basics What are they? Why use them? How do I start?

    Episode 73 - Smidge of a Smudge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 33:41


    "Your words have power. Speak words that are kind, loving, positive, uplifting, encouraging, and life-giving" -Unknown Yeah, we pretty much do the opposite of that. Enjoy!

    Episode 72 - Adulty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 60:57


    Sam thinks he’s an adult, Dave yells about bumper stickers, and comedians are funny. This description may not be great but don’t worry, during these trying times, we’re all in this together. 

    Episode 71 - Short and Stocky #8 - 5/16/20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 26:45


    A quick weekly rundown of the week in the markets. 

    Episode 70 - Welcome to Football (ft. Stout & Taylor)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 42:33


    The tryout for Stout and Taylor continues as conversations about magicians, road trips, sports, Public Enemy, hiking, kids, and hometowns dominate this episode.  ***formerly Bonus Round #23***

    Episode 69 - Game. Blouses. (ft. Stout & Taylor)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 63:27


    Stout gets naked and explains himself. They talk about Mother's Day shopping which leads to an argument. Dave celebrates an anniversary. Sam makes a new friend through an old friend. Stout explains what Tennessee is really like, from what he can remember anyway. Dave finally confronts Stout for not inviting him to his wedding. All this and more from Sam, Dave, Stout, and Taylor this week! ***formerly Episode 31***

    Episode 68 - Short and Stocky #7 - 5/3/20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 13:59


    This week's brief stock market rundown by Fitz from Off The Charts Trading. 

    Episode 67 - Gimme That Slide Whistle (ft. Taylor)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 53:13


    As all Bonus Rounds go, the topics are vast. Highlights include parenting during the quarantine, pet peeves, boobs, the new normal, Sam's large head and Dave's big face.  ***formerly Bonus Round #22***

    Episode 66 - Mostly Friends (ft. Taylor)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 62:35


    The moment is finally here. After a two week break, Sam and Dave are back in the studio and they're joined by their friend, Taylor. Expect A LOT of laughter from various stupid jokes and stories. Especially one story from Taylor that has been immediately placed into the Banter Bootcamp Hall of Fame. ***formerly Episode 30***

    Episode 65 - Short and Stocky #6 - 4/26/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 19:17


    Stock market talk by Fitz from Off The Charts Trading. 

    Episode 64 - Tiger Schwing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 50:14


    After Dave cheats a dangerous client, Sam must devise a radical plan to save the lives of himself and his family. ***formerly Bonus Round #21***

    Episode 63 - Quaranqueen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 58:01


    Dave makes a bet with Sam that could force him to wear a tie that has a duck pattern on it. ***formerly Episode 29***

    Episode 62 - Short and Stocky #5 - 4/5/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 22:33


    Dave from Off the Charts Trading gives the rundown on another crazy week in the stock market and discusses some possibilities of what's to come.

    Episode 61 - You Gotta See

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 55:53


    ***recorded 3/8/20*** Dave's off color remark puts a sensitivity trainer in the office for a presentation, which prompts Sam to create his own. ***formerly Episode 28***

    Episode 60 - Jug Jug

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 33:13


    After getting into a fight, Sam is sent by Dave to live with wealthy relatives in an upper-class California neighborhood, where he must adjust to a new lifestyle. ***formerly Bonus Round #20***

    Episode 59 - Under the Knife

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 52:59


    This is an episode the guys recorded on 2/23. The good ol’ days some would say.  It was supposed to be saved for when Dave goes in for surgery but it’s getting an early release due to the world burning down around us. So take an hour and remember life the way it was just a month ago.  ***formerly Episode 27***

    Episode 58 - Short and Stocky #4 - 3/22/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 15:51


    Dave from Off the Charts Trading shares his thoughts on yet another crazy week in the markets.

    Episode 57 - The Man and the Bubble Goose

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 31:30


    After a woman leaves a briefcase at the airport terminal, Sam and Dave set out on a hilarious cross-country trip to Aspen, to return the briefcase to its owner. ***formerly Bonus Round #19***

    Episode 56 - Gaffe Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 56:13


    After Dave fails to promote him within the family business, Sam accepts a job in Arizona -- until Dave is arrested for shady bookkeeping.  ***formerly Episode 26***

    Episode 55 - Short and Stocky #3 - 3/15/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 20:48


    The craziness continues as the stock and crypto markets keep falling. Whats next? Dave from Off the Charts Trading doesn't claim to know for sure, but does have some thoughts on the matter.

    Episode 54 - Janet Jackson Smile

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 25:03


    There is a fly loose in the lab. Sam and Dave must do whatever they can to kill it before it contaminates the meth. ***recorded on 3/8/20*** ***formerly Bonus Round #18***    

    Episode 53 - Don’t Go Left

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 54:51


    Dave starts cleaning house, while Sam feels torn between keeping the peace in his household, and getting even with Dave for destroying his restaurant. ***formerly Episode 25***

    Episode 52 - Short and Stocky #2 - 3/8/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 23:57


    Dave gives a weekly rundown of the current state of the stock and crypto markets. This week he talks about the volatility in the stock market after the big fall last week. Also, a brief update on Bitcoin.

    Episode 51 - You Fn Lose

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 36:53


    Sam and Dave argue whether an overnight visitor Sam is expecting is coming with romantic intentions. ***formerly Bonus Round #17***

    Episode 50 - Out Of Your Gordon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 60:13


    The family is forced to spend all of their savings to get Dave's new tattoo removed, and with no money for Christmas, Sam is forced to become a store Santa. ***formerly Episode 24***

    Episode 49 - Short and Stocky #1 - 3/1/2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 15:23


    Dave gives a weekly rundown of the current state of the stock and crypto markets. This week he talks about the recent decline in the stock market.

    Episode 48 - He's A Meme

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 38:53


    Sam becomes a father to an alien baby, while Dave gets trapped in a dangerous dimension. How will they get out of this one broh? ***formerly Bonus Round #16***

    Episode 47 - Taboo Tattoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 63:15


    Face tattoos, the 1st ever JRE, 1917, and the presidential debate highlight this week's episode. The guys also relive their indoor golfing experience from last week.  ***formerly Episode 23***

    Episode 46 - Jewpacabra

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 49:40


    On this episode, the guys solve world hunger and cure cancer. Just kidding, they talk about farts and outer space. Enjoy! ***formerly Bonus Round #15***

    Episode 45 - Hi Karen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 58:46


    It's very early in the morning. The guys are barely awake. Sam has an uncomfortable situation, involving his pants. They both have plans for the day that they maybe want to avoid, but they decide to live their 100% maxed out life! Dave talks about the challenges of being a dad. Sam's dog isn't going to live forever. They talk about how much there is to talk about when they have nothing to talk about. Also, a brief stock market/cryptocurrency update from Dave.  ***formerly Episode 22***

    Episode 44 - Step On A Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 35:29


    In true Bonus Round fashion, Sam and Dave talk about a wide range of topics. Sam pulls out some intense "would-you-rathers". Dave talks about his battle with a New York pigeon. The Ford vs. Chevy argument may be the dumbest thing about America. Why do respected actors do big budget movies? And do you celebrate Valentine's Day? ***formerly Bonus Round #14***

    Episode 43 - Natural Drip Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 64:41


    Happy 21st Birthday to Banter Bootcamp! Sam's car troubles continue, but his faith in humanity may have been restored. Probably not though. Dave learns how to say cycles, finally. They both teach everyone where Maine is. Dave can't sleep. Sam has a crush on Jason Bateman. He also loves Australian music, so at least they have that going for them. OC vs. Lost update. Sam plans a trip with his brother. They talk about dream vacations. Then the guys learn some new slang and realize that they are indeed, old men now.  ***formerly Episode 21***

    Episode 42 - Terrifying and Sweaty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 32:59


    The boys get back to basics. They joke, they laugh, and Dave reads Sam some listener emails/messages. ***formerly Bonus Round #13***

    Episode 41 - Kobe! Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 37:33


    The guys do their best to conclude the discussion about Kobe Bryant and the media circus surrounding his death.  ***formerly Episode 20***

    Episode 40 - Kobe! Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 60:05


    The guys discuss the death of Kobe Bryant and the surrounding factors that came with it. The tragedy, the reporting, the worship, the censorship, the cancel culture, the this, the that. Listen as they attempt to take you through the timeline of how they felt, dealt, and reacted to the divisive 24 hour news event that this became.  ***formerly Episode 19***

    Episode 39 - Instantly Wrong (ft. Zach)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 32:19


    BaBaBaBaBoooonus Round! Number 12. Numeral XII. Numero doce. Nombre douze. Nummer zwolf. Numberoni Twelvitino. Yup. Zach's still hangin' around. Sam apologizes (for other reasons). Dave remembers the shame of being at a Three Days Grace "concert". Sam relives his karaoke glory days at dive bars with patrons who apparently couldn't hear. Stormzy is dope. And the guys realize that they aren't good enough to judge anyone else, no matter how much they deserve it. ***formerly Bonus Round #12***

    Episode 38 - Hate Myself (ft. Zach)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 58:33


    The boys welcome in their pal, Zach, to the Banter Bootcamp universe, or rather Zach lets them into his home as guests so he can be a guest, or, whatever....he is on the show this week! The guys discuss a wide range of topics as they tend to do. Ari Shaffir in Portland, Maine. How would people from the past react to CGI? Sam wants to buy a car. French Stewart. And much more! ***formerly Episode 18***

    Episode 37 - Nice To See You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 59:18


    What do Conor McGregor, Aaron Hernandez, and Eminem all have in common? They were relevant this week. Also, Sam struggles with a loss in his family.  ***formerly Episode 17***

    Episode 36 - Dinglebears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 27:48


    Dave reads Sam a few emails sent by listeners. Dave laughs, Sam cries, they both come to grips with the fact that not everybody loves them. Because sometimes people are wrong.  ***formerly Bonus Round #11***

    Episode 35 - I Love You, Music: Best of 2019 Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 42:01


    The time has come. The moment that probably only Sam has been waiting for. Last week, you heard the guys talk about the first 7 albums on Sam's "Favorite Albums of 2019" list...and you loved it. You listened to the playlist that Sam curated...and you 100% agreed with him. But after all that, you were left with an uneasy feeling. The story was unfinished. Well today, everything comes to an end. The top 3 albums of Sam's top 10 of 2019 list is finally here. Oh yeah! A special bonus list of honorable mentions will get some air time too.  Are you ready? No? Well that blows because we're doing it anyway. ¯_(ツ)_/¯ TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2019 - COMPLETE 2019 - Honorable Mentions ***formerly I Love You, Music #5***

    Episode 34 - I Love You, Music: Best of 2019 Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 53:52


    40 days of silence. weeks of quiet contemplation. his eyes are finally open. slowly, his legs uncurl from the lotus position. the endless sprawling arms of the Bodhi tree, musing bark and tendrils, unbraid themselves and release him back into the world. Sam's Top 10 albums of 2019 part 1. TLDR; Sam is a music snob and took an annoyingly long time to finish his year end list for 2019. Albums 10-4 will be covered in this episode, and the top 3 will be discussed on the next episode (P.S. thats in a few days). TOP 10 ALBUMS, PART 1. ***formerly I Love You, Music #4***

    Episode 33 - He Said, He Said

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 55:39


    The boys were all over the place today.... Health points, Australian wildfires, helpful wombats, Jason Bateman, sibling rivalries, face punching, the Truman Show, Ricky Gervais, 1917, trophies, inappropriate phrases, Mad Men, work personalities, teaching your kids how not to be kids, RIP Neil Peart, the Bull Moose music rotation, Larry Sanders, finding old gems of entertainment, and finally, Jerry Seinfeld is a god.  ***formerly Episode 16***

    Episode 32 - 50 Gallon Tons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 33:41


    Questions. They start almost every conversation. We ask and get asked questions everyday without even thinking about it. Well, Sam decided it was time to start thinking about questions. He prepared some for Dave during this very special edition of Bonus Round. Would you rather this or that is basically the gist of it, but the conversations are never linear with these two and it makes for some ridiculous answers. They laugh, they cry, they almost fist fight, it's a whole thing. Simply put into one terrifying question, is this the last episode of Banter Bootcamp ever?!? ***formerly Bonus Round #10***

    Episode 31 - Whole Great Unknown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 56:44


    We're in for it this week. The guys dig into outer space adventures after Sam talks about Lost in Space. Also, remember 'To Catch a Predator'? Dave starts a conversation about Metahumans and everybody is lost and nothing is real. Amazon and Google continue to take over the world and Sam starts to play "would you rather". ***formerly Episode 15***

    Episode 30 - Let Me Out!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 43:37


    Sam and Dave begin by discussing new business opportunities because work sucks. Change is so hard! "Self-confidence is the fantasy". Deep dish vs. thin and crispy pizza. Then the convo turns to music as it tends to do. After some anger directed towards record flippers for profit, the guys dig into some local Maine music. The release of Rustic Overtones' classic album "Rooms by the Hour" on vinyl sparks a realization of how great the music scene in Maine was and maybe still is? Rustic, Brown Bird, Spose, Sidecar Radio, Amy Allen, Ghost of Paul Revere, WCYY, Mark Curdo, Spinout and the nurturing of Maine talent and taking care of our own. ***formerly Bonus Round #9***

    Episode 29 - Shut Up Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 64:16


    'Tis the season to be reflective. The guys talk about the various struggles they had during the holidays and come to the conclusion that they are indeed, broken. Then they talk about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and the powerful Disney machine. Also, Sam admits his love for foreign pop music after his frustrations with the current state of music boil over. All this and maybe some jokes from your two favorite losers.  ***formerly Episode 14***

    Episode 28 - And Christmas Happened

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2019 26:30


    Welcome back! It's been a long week and I'm sure you've missed us. Today's Bonus Round is basically brought to you by our I Love You, Music series. After listening to an old mix tape by Kanye West, found on YouTube, Sam talks about how cool it is to find these kinds of gems. He connects the dots and talks about his own endeavors in the music business and decides its time to release his work to the masses! This along with conversations about selling out, singing competition shows, and lotion (?) will be sure to make this one of the more interesting Bonus Rounds the guys have provided. ***formerly Bonus Round #8***

    Episode 27 - I Have Everything I Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 69:24


    We have a doozy of an episode this week. The boys dig into woke culture and try to decide whether its too sensitive or not. SNL, Greta Thunberg, Kim Kardashian, and Santa Claus help move the conversation along. They also discuss OCD, insomnia, Christmas presents, becoming your parents, Google, and dating in the modern world. ***formerly Episode 13***

    Episode 26 - 82% Drool

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 29:11


    Social media is a gift. Never before have people been so connected. It's a much smaller world when you can directly message almost anyone you can think of. But its also a curse. People are addicted. It can bring the worst out of you. It has also become where a lot of people get their news and catch up on current events. That's a lot of power for the companies that run these sites. When you control information, you can control the narrative. What if there was a way to manage these sites in a healthier way that could benefit both the industry and the user? On this Bonus Round, the boys dig into some possibilities on how this could be done. ***formerly Bonus Round #7***

    Episode 25 - Two Fights in Three Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 64:53


    Surprise episode here! This is the one where Sam tells stories while being unnecessarily contemptuous. What was that noise in Gray the other night? Why do some cover songs sound terrible? Christmas music sucks. The real back story of Banter Bootcamp comes to light. Both Dave and Sam come to grips on no longer being good at things they used to be great at. This and much more from this extra, free, special, exclusive, extraordinary, unique, rare, and significant episode! It’s definitely Wednesday! ***formerly Episode 12***

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