INANE

A friend of mine loves riding his e-bike at high speeds, but refuses to wear a helmet. A recent tragedy has me concerned about his health and what the future might be like for him, and for us.

I was recently challenged by a friend to finally produce a show without using any vulgar words. I met the challenge. Whether or not the episode is entertaining is up for debate.

In a new Netflix documentary from Jonah Hill, he sits down with his therapist Phil Stutz to explore his unique, visual model of therapy.

A friend of mine recommended a new podcast by Anderson Cooper that relates to loss and grief and it truly struck a chord with me. With Dia de los Muertos around the corner, it's worth reflecting on those that we've lost.

No one in their right mind would take an animal that they find on the side of the road and make it their pet, then bring it with them to Happy Hour. That is, unless they live in North Dakota.

Being taught how to cook was one of the greatest gifts I've ever been given. The joy of being able to feed your family is irreplaceable.

All of the hysteria surrounding the LIV tour needs to die. If the PGA is the NBA, the LIV tour are the Harlem Globetrotters.

When it comes to making blockbuster movies, no can do it quite like Tom Cruise. The man is a master. But when it comes to psychiatry, he needs to STFU.

Children raised to feel unwanted or unneeded will more than likely grow up to be society's problem. Stop saying you're "Pro Life" when it's obvious you don't really care about human beings.

Our parents did it to us when we were kids, so we're doing it right back to ours. It doesn't stop there, though. Now we're trying to scare each other.

Not too long ago, one of the most egregious things that took place in Ukraine was the mail order bride business. My, how times have changed.

When a comedian gets slapped on international television for telling a joke that offends someone, all bets are off. The Oscars have officially jumped the shark.

Two stories collide this as a man forfeits his dog for humping another male dog, believing that his dog is gay, and a racial tirade in a 99 cent store that you have to hear to believe.

A recent two-part documentary from HBO uncovers the dark truth about one of the darkest artists in rock history. He named himself Marilyn Manson for a reason.

From dating apps, social discourse, the words of politicians and their subsequent actions, we have lost our basic ability to be good humans and I'm over it.

Throughout history, many momentous things have occured on March 15th. Could another one be around the corner?

We just can't win, can we? Just 55 days into the new year and the fun is over already. Thanks, Vlad.

Buddy games, existing friendships, and new ones, and a look into what comprises our personalities. Here's 24 minutes of a whole lot of BS.

All bad things come to an end at some point, and the end looks like it may very well be near for Meta's dominance. Whether it becomes a pay service or shuts down entirely, Facebook's reign of terror may be coming to a close

January 31st would have been Katrina's 60th birthday, so I figured there was no better way to celebrate it than to record a show on her special day. Whenever the Super Bowl would fall on her birthday, it was her worst birthday ever. She'd be happy to know that the NFL has pushed in back in her honor.

If you ever want to know the difference between an Italian and a Sicilian, just ask an Italian. They'll be more than happy to tell you.

When we think of self-improvement, most often we focus on our appearance - what's on the outside. More often than not, it's the inside that needs most of the work.

As we close out the year, I torture you with 50 minutes worth of lowlights from the first year of INANE. Happy New Year Everyone!

Product placement in TV shows and movies can be a big deal for companies. Wide exposure is always welcome. In the case of Peloton, a walking dumpster fire of PR, it's the worst exposure ever.

Product placement in TV shows and movies can be a big deal for companies. Wide exposure is always welcome. In the case of Peloton, a walking dumpster fire of PR, it's the worst exposure ever.

The release of Tiger King by Netflix beIf you have children, you might often measure your success as a parent by how well they've adapted to becoming a young adult. While not having even reached that age yet, my eldest has become quite an accomplished young cook and I could not be more proud of her.

The release of Tiger King by Netflix became a cultural phenomenon last year, not only because everyone was stuck in lockdown and starved for entertainment, but because of how truly bizarre the story was. It was something you truly had to see to believe. Netflix went back to the well recently and tried to breathe new life into the story, but unfortunately Tiger King 2 failed to deliver. This week, I share the good parts with you.

Since it was written in 1944, the song "Baby it's Cold Outside" has been considered a holiday classic. In recent years, the lyrics of the song have come under scrutiny for being "rapey". In this week's episode, we tear down the lyrics line by line and examine it for ourselves. In the end, it might be cold outside, but it's definitely better than her being locked up in a warm house with that dude.

A recent camping trip bouncing through Utah and Arizona cemented my love for the outdoors, but a greater impression was made on me when we visited the sleepy town of Colorado City, Arizona. I've heard the stories of polyamist Mormons, but this was the first time I'd actually seen it up close. It was bapstism by fire, and podcast gold.

With Halloween right around the corner, the "most popular costume" debate is on. Here's my vote: The Horrible Human Being. People suck, now more than ever. Topics this week include the asshole on an American Airlines flight who refused to wear a mask, then punched an airline attendant in the face and broke her nose. If that's not enough, Facebook is trying to change its name to distance itself from its wrongs, Tiger King 2, No Time To Die, how Alec Baldwin was set up to murder a person, my creepy neighbor, how hot sauce changed my life (and my digestive system), the truth behind the SAVE THE EARTH movement, Halloween stories from my youth, and DJ Kahled's awe inspiring guitar talents. It's a full show. A show full of assholes.

Warhol always said we'd get 15 minutes of fame, but now we have social media and shame's the game. Other topics include Colin Powell and click-bait headlines, how INANE can be used to sooth infants, why MLB needs to change their playoff format to seeded teams, why we love tv shows that include characters we love to hate, why phone numbers are no longer burned into our memory, a social experiment using a special custom ringtone, and the power of three simple words: I Love You.

I'm all for kids being kids, but these TikTok challenges have gotten out of control. Eating TidePods is one thing, even licking toilet seats - but the Slap Your Teacher Challenge is next level and needs to be stopped. Other topics include: Captain Kirk's successful trip to space, getting to see the oil spill off of our coast first hand, inadvertently interrupting your friends during a sporting event, Superman's bi-sexual son, the downfall of Jon Gruden, the imminent downfall of Kyrie Irving, and why sharing a name with Christopher Columbus must be a living hell.

Facebook had one hell of a bad week, and for one day the internet was a better place. This week's topics include the truth behind Facebook's algorithm and how Zuckerberg has become a modern day James Cagney, the oil spill crisis happening right off of my coast and affecting one of my favorite bike paths, Captain Kirk's plans to actually travel to space, why I'm so horrible at economics, how being a photographer in college affected the rest of my life, the single worst dating profile in history, Owen Wilson's nose, Casey DeSantis' battle with breast cancer, a marriage proposal that ended in disaster, why I stopped sharing Slate's advice column, and the importance of reading the news instead of watching it.

After purchasing Roadrunner - the Bourdain documentary - and watching it carefully, I have a better understanding of who Tony was, and what drove him to the finish line. Sad as it is, it serves as a parable for why we need to find happiness in our lives and embrace it when it happens. Other discussions include The Irishman and our obsession with the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, video examples from the iPhone 13 Pro, Oscar contending documentaries for the Fall, a crazy story about a real life incident at haunted house attraction, how much I miss scaring neighborhood kids at Halloween, Facebook shelving Instagram for Kids, and the war between Google and NBC.

This week's episode is about hope versus reality. We want things to be a certain way. More more often than not, they're something else. We prefer to see some things through rose colored glasses. Other topics include: NFL Sunday, the sad story of Gabby Petito and how social media has clouded our vision of real life, the Canadian election results, more Norm Macdonald memories, what Cinematic Mode on the new iPhone 13 actually looks like, people who use auto-pilot mode on their Tesla the wrong way, the single worst radio voice in the history of radio, why watching Clint Eastwood get old sucks worse than actually getting old, and more anti-vaxxer stories.

I've never understood the desire to book a cruise and spend two weeks on a giant ship with strangers. Something almost always goes wrong. This week, I share a horrifying experience one of my neighbors recently had. To say it was a near death experience would be an understatement. Other discussions include the passing of Norm Macdonald, Week 1 of the NFL, the best round of golf in my life, Apple's lackluster iPhone event, an embarrassing conversation I recently overheard at a local grocery store, the bacon craze and how these crazy diets cause a lot of health problems, and the craziness of the Met Gala.

Topics include: Bee stings on the bike, Roadrunner DVD release date, cooking from instinct rather than recipes, 20th anniversary of 9/11 and how Bin Laden got off light, the return of football season and why I hate Super Bowl parties, a disgusting story involving a toilet, MTV's Catfish, my recipe for marinated cannellini beans with Belgian endives.

Whether it's people who overdo it with plastic surgery, or someone who spent their 15 minutes of fame when they were twelve months old, it's sad to see people desperate for attention. Topics also include Pfizer's approval from the FDA, a breast milk thief, how COVID changed the landscape of fine dining, the underutilization of scent dogs, the OnlyFans saga, and how reaching out to help a friend has brought clarity and peace into my life.

Extremism is poison. It's the one thing that divides us all. When people start taking an all-or-nothing approach to just about everything, we end up with nothing. Also in this episode: The trial of Barry the Police Dog, Jack Morris and his lame attempt at impersonating Elmer Fudd, Modern Love on Amazon Prime, how a 7 year old's white lie caused her parents divorce, childbirth and tales from the photofinishing business, why news is always bad, and my adventures in writing.

For all of you who are married, thank your lucky stars. Dating sucks. This week, I share some of my friend's horror stories, along with a few of my own from 8 years ago. Being single was fun when we were all in our 20's and 30's, but it truly isn't now. Dating apps are an abomination. Other topics include Governor Cuomo's resignation speech and subsequent half apology, people watching at the mall, how a community meet and greet with the local police turned to violence when a dog from the K9 unit attacked a 5 year old boy, and why horrible neighbors deserve the karma that eventually comes to them.

We all know that psychics are full of crap, and no one can predict what might be coming next. I was dead wrong about the Tokyo Olympics. It looks like they'll finish. INANE has apparently been available on Google Podcasts for some time. Bryson DeChambeau is a complete moron, and Governor Andrew Cuomo is in super hot water. Sooner or later, we're going to need bouncers or security on airplanes. Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over the day and date release of Black Widow. The NHL might have a next level gambling scandal that could change the sport forever. After a second viewing, I've realized just how close the movie The Father is to actually caring for the elderly.

Everyone has that one friend who takes more out of the relationship than they give back. That's the main subject this week, along with Simone Biles and the mental health issues that have prevented her from competing in Tokyo, The Cleveland Guardians, why having God as your co-pilot is fine as long as he's not behind the wheel of your car, how scientists are trying to turn shark attacks into shark encounters, updates to Amazon Alexa, why we'll never see anything like the Greatest Generation again, and how GoPuff is doing their best to eliminate future DUIs.

The organizers of the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo are doing everything they can to discourage olympians from bumping uglies, all the way down to a condom shortage and furnishing their rooms with carboard beds. Other discussions include unfair criticisms of the Roadrunner documentary, the situation in Cuba, a wild story from a friend of a friend, the movie Young Adult, Jeff Bezos and his plans to make The Jetsons a reality, the sexism of womens volleyball in the olympics, and the ongoing racism problem in sports.

Roadrunner, the documentary on Anthony Bourdain, hits theatres this week. I discuss that as well as the situation in Haiti and Cuba, the Amazon rainforest, updated regulations at the Tokyo Olympics, why Reggie Bush is demanding his Heisman back, how the top of Everest suddenly looks like a homeless encampment, the ridiculous faces men make during orgasm, macaroni and cheese ice cream, and billionaires in space.

I can't stand seeing our flag disrespected, but I really hate when it's turned into a political tool. I also discuss fireworks, why parents of daughters named Alexa are trying to get Amazon to change her name, risk-taking and why it's not for me, how doping has killed sports, the single most white trash wedding I've ever seen, a joke about condoms, and how my taste in movies has dropped to the bottom.

It's heating up out there. Buckle up for a very hot Summer. This week I discuss climate change, the Derek Chauvin sentencing, the Tour de France, whether or not the tuna Subway serves on its sandwiches is actually tuna, a bizarre story about 40 cows that escaped from a local slaughterhouse, mystery meat and our addiction to eating beef, marriage counseling and the art of learning how to argue properly, Kim Jong-on and his new weight loss, and why the NBA sucks now. For all of you who were interested in hearing my dirty joke - stay for the end.

Tessica Brown, the woman who went viral after using Gorilla Glue in her hair, has apparently turned lemons into lemonade, the NCAA loses a critical Supreme Court ruling, the Summer Olympics in Tokyo will have a look and feel unlike any previous Olympics, my experience with my new pizza oven, Carl Nassib from the Las Vegas Raiders becomes the first active player to publicly come out, and MLB continues to shoot itself in the foot.

California finally lifts its mask mandate, the book NAM by Mark Baker, Armand Assante - maybe the worst actor of his generation, Linus Torvalds sticks it to anti-vaxxers, the fine print in Apple's new Monterey MacOS, making the ultimate pizza dough, The Father and the powerful experience of becoming a caregiver, and how Tyler Glasnow is blaming his injury on his inability to cheat in baseball.

Rarely do I get a chance to go on a Summer trip before everyone else, but I managed to do that this year. A family reunion happened and it was beyond measure. Fishing, camping, drinking, cooking, golfing, swearing. You name it - we did it. I hate when people show me pictures from their vacation, but here I am telling you all about mine. Please forgive me, but the trip was epic.

I guess it was douchebag week for men and no one told me. First, we're given a good idea why Bill Gates left Microsoft and is now getting a divorce - something about an affair he tried to have with a Microsoft employee back in 2000. Then Joel Greenberg, who is Matt Gaetz's partner in crime, admitted to his crimes and has made a plea deal with prosecuters which will almost surely send Gaetz to prison for paying a minor to have sex with him. Not to be outdone, has-been child actor Ricky Schroder out-douched every spoiled celebrity by filming himself yelling at a COSTCO employee because he wouldn't allow him to go maskless in their store. It's a total douchefest, everyone! Enjoy the show.

Discussions this week include my reaction to the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine, why we may never reach herd immunity, the dreadful news coming out of India, DK Metcalf and his impressive 100 meter dash time, the hypocrisy of the pro life movement, a social media influencer couple that completely embarrassed themselves by trying to adopt a baby, the campaign to cancel The Flintstones, Israel and their never ending war, Memorial Day, and saying good riddance to Ellen.