Two Average Ordinary Guys, or TAOG for short, is a men's lifestyle podcast focused on giving modern men, and women, interesting insight into topics like music, movies, fashion, travel, sports, just to name a few. Created, developed, and presented by Scott Hunt (Music Professor, Song Writer, and Musician) and Jonathan Rodebaugh (Entrepreneur, Clothier, Manufacturer) TAOG is an entertaining look through the eyes of these Midwestern gents and the many topics that entertain them.
This week the guys sit down with Casey Putsch to find out what exactly goes on at Genius Garage. Things start with a game and end with eccentricities. It's and episode you won't want to miss! Songs featured in this episode are... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Nothing but a good time - Poison Rock me Amadeus - Falco Supersonic - JJ Fad Take on Me - Aha The Power - SNAP! Word Up - Cameo Money for Nothing - Dire Straits
The guys welcome Ben Swank of Third Man Records of Nashville and Detroit. Ben starts out by leaving his family as he ventures to Mars. Then the guys ask Ben what an average day at Third Man is like and running a label during a pandemic. Ben also tells the story behind Paul McCartney choosing Third Man to releasing the special edition of "Paul McCartney 3". Check it out now! Music featured in this episode is... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Going Back to Memphis - The Soledad Brothers Let It In - Heather Trost Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes Help Me Stranger - The Raconteurs Truth or Consequences - The Soledad Brothers Break Em' Down - The Soledad Brothers Memories of Lunch - North Americans
This week the guys talk with Christiaan Webb of the Webb Brothers. Christiaan is currently living in Australia and working to re-release their classic album "Maroon." As usual, things start with a game, proceed into what Christiaan is doing now, and then they discuss favorite songwriters. Songs featured in this episode are... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen The Filth of it All - The Webb Brothers The Liars Club - The Webb Brothers I Can't Believe You're Gone - The Webb Brothers Summer People - The Webb Brothers Intermission - The Webb Brothers Fluorescent Lights - The Webb Brothers Blimps go 90- The Webb Brothers (Guided By Voices Cover)
This week the guys welcome Bay City Michigan's own DJ $cott. DJ is an upcoming artist in the Hip Hop/R&B genre. The guys start off with a game, talk music, then discuss bucket list adventures. Music Featured in this Episode is... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Altos - DJ $cott DPWM - DJ $cott Dunno Y - DJ $cott Something Nice - DJ $cott Sugar - DJ $cott DnD - DJ $cott Something Nice - DJ $cott
This episode the guys talk with former NFL QB and current NFL Radio Analyst Bruce Gradkowski. The guys play a game, then talk about post NFL activities and what songs pump them up. Trust us when we say that Bruce's pick is a bit surprising. Music featured in this episode is... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Mission Control - Knox Hamilton Sabotage - Jawny Testify - RATM Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes The Climb - Miley Cyrus BYOB - System of a Down Party in the USA - Miley Cyrus
The guys welcome NFL Defensive End Chris Wormley of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Topics include work/life balance in the NFL, places we want to go when the pandemic is over, and as always, we play a game. Music Featured in this episode is... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Bummerland - AJR Holy - Justin Bieber feat Chance the Rapper Overwhelmed - Royal and the Serpent Barns Courtney - 99 Alaska - Little Hurt Survivin - Bastille Jara - Fleet Foxes
This week the guys welcome Filmmaker, Air Guitarist, Brewer, and Dungeon Master Dave Ayling to the show. Dave introduces a new game called "What are the Odds" and then the guys talk air guitar, favorite movies, among a smattering of non related topics. It's a fun one!!! Music Featured in this episode is.... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Sabatoge - Jawny Blank Slate - Chicano Batman Lollipop - Allj & Morgenshtern Preach - Saint Motel Scarlet (Feat Jimmy Page) - The Rolling Stones Worth It - beabadoobee Nobody Gets Me Like You - Wallows
In this episode the guys talk with Toledo's reigning king of comedy, Corey W. King. Topics this week include Corey's unusual path into comedy, driving for UBER, and fast food annoyances. Songs Featured in this Episode are... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Ignition (Remix) - R. Kelly French Girl - Oscar Lang (feat Jawny) Boss - Little Simz Tell a Lie - Big Joanie Milkshake - Kelis Parents Just Don't Understand - DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince Wail - JSBX
This week the guys head back to Ark Royal Records to talk with owner/producer Bryan Bonfiglio about his new project called uTunes. Then the call Mark to check in and see how's he's liking his all expenses paid trip to Philadelphia. Music featured in this episode includes... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Guns 'n Roses - Welcome to the Jungle Honeypie - Jawny Cherry - Vinyl Staircase Heatwaves - Glass Animals We Didn't Start the Fire - Billy Joel Just Dropped In - The Fifth Edition Allentown - Ed Helms
The guys welcome John Esterly of Rare Buzz guitar effects to the show along with Bryan Bonfiglio of Ark Royal Records and uTunes. They play a quick game of "Would You Rather", talk about effects pedals, and then jump into Rock N Roll Hall of Fame snubs. Music Featured in this Episode Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Don't You Evah - Spoon Cars In Space - Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever Sisters and Brothers - Khruangbin 1612 - Vulfpeck Free - Phish Pin (Demo) - Hippo Campus In Cold Blood (Feat. Pusha T) - Alt J
The guys welcome Chris Barry, who Jonathan refers to as "The Most Interesting Man in Ohio" onto the show to share an amazing story about JFK, glass, and the Smithsonian. They also talk bees, pesticides, and why you shouldn't have a well manicured lawn... This episode features the following music... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Bulls on Parade - Rage Against the Machine Brain of J - Pearl Jam She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby Bumble Bee - Heavy Trash It's the End of the World as we Know it - R.E.M. If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know) - The 1975 No One Holds You Closer - The Lemon Twigs
AjaxRoxx join the guys in welcoming TV Producer Travis Gates (of Brooklyn 99 & Woke) to the show to talk about how your favorite shows get made. Then the guys pick which actors they think would actually be solid friend choices in real life. The Following music is featured in this episode... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Scientology - Rick Ross Pac-Man - Gorillaz (featuring Schoolboy Q) D.A.N.C.E. - Justice Best Friend - Foster the People Love in an Elevator - Aerosmith Sockets - Slaves Wifi Hooves - Psalm Trees
Scott and Jonathan welcome LaBowtique's founder, designer, and maker Mickael Korausch onto the show. The guys play a little Utter Nonsense, then talk about how he came to be a bow tie designer and work at one of Saville Rows most lauded tailoring houses, Huntsman. Music Featured in this episode.... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Djomb - Bosh Dedicated Follower of Fashion - The Kinks Fashion - Paolo Nutini Bad Advice - Otherkin Fried - Yak The Blue - White Room Puff Puff Puff - Gambi
This episode Scott and Jonathan discuss fashion trends for 2020...And then kick off Mark's Excursion d"Elegance in Olean Missouri.. Music featured in this episode are... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen I've Been Down - HAIM My New Best Friend - Neon Trees Future Peg - Man Man Ain't No Glory in the West - Orville Peck JU$T - Run The Jewels Dreamers - Man Man Gasoline - HAIM
This episode Scott and Jonathan invite AjaxRoxx back on the show and they talk about media they are currently consuming. Also Mark checks in from Monowi, Nebraska...population 1. Music featured this podcast is... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Buttermillk Biscuits - Sir Mix A Lot Crosseyed & Painless - Talking Heads Mirrors - Justin Timberlake Omaha - Countring Crows Highway Patrol - Junior Brown Time (You and I) - Khruangbin
This week Scott and Jon welcome Mark Frederick to the show and announce him as the official TAOG on location correspondent. The guys get into an argument about whether Justin Timberlake is the most famous musician to come out in the last 20 years. They finish off sharing guilty pleasures.... Music Featured in this episode is.... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Walkabout - Atlas Sound 3 on E - Vulfpeck I Promise You - Ezra Koenig Sexy Back - Justin Timberlake Goldigger - Kanye West Lonely Bueys - Man Man Skull Snaps - It's a New Day
This episode Jonathan and Scott have Comedian Sam Evans to play some games, talk about his new album "Sweet Baby Boy", and banter about being a comic in 2020... Music/Comedy Featured in this podcast... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Beautiful People - Marilyn Manson Screw Loose - Lime Cordiale Teh Steps - Haim I'm not easy to sleep next to - Sam Evans Don't Like the Drugs - Marilyn Manson Aunt Dena - Sam Evans Hollywood - Car Seat Headrest
Scott and Jonathan welcome their wives Fe and Amy to play some games. Then talk about pulling pranks, and finish talking about Reptoids. Music Featured on this Episode Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Zot Ani - Ella lee Ice Cream & Cigarettes - Sophia Messa X.0. - Limba & Andro Reptoids - The Sanderlings
Scott and Jonathan welcome Anthony Jackson back for a second week. Jon squares off against Anthony in a game of Utter Nonsense and then the guys talk all things video games. Music Featured in this Episode Includes Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Ooh La La - Run The Jewels End of the Game - Weezer Cadillac - Morgenshtern & Alij Hero - Weezer Drakes Fortune Theme The Last of Us Theme Think About Things - Dadi Freyr
This episode @AjaxRoxx (Anthony Jackson) joins Scott and Jonathan to play Misery Index and talk professional wrestling! Music featured in this episode are... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Saw Lightning - Beck Be A Man - Macho Man Randy Savage Wow - Beck Hulk Hogan - S9 (Featuring Jackpot Flexx) Undertaker Theme - Jim Johnston 19 Dolla Lap Dance - E40 (Featuring Suga Fre) Skibidi - Big Little
Scott and Jonathan visit Ark Royal Records recording studio play Misery Index with Owner/Producer Bryan Bonfiglio, Then the trio goes against the grain and talk overrated bands and artists. Music Featured in Episode 008 includes... Jamie's Cryin' - Van Halen Everything About You - Ugly Kid Joe Popular - Nada Surf Janes Addiction - Been Caught Stealin' Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues Jeepster - T-Rex
This episode Scott and Jonathan sneeze fire, take random questions and discuss privacy concerns. Music featured in this episode is... Van Halen - Jamie's Cryin' The Crazy World of Arthur Brown - Fire Zapp and Roger - Doo Wa Ditty (Blow that thing) The Rolling Stones - Beast of Burden Black Sabbath - Paranoid Billy Joel - We Didn't Start the Fire Bootsy Collins - Psychoticbumpschool Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me
This week Scott and Jonathan play Utter Nonsense, nerd out on Star Wars, then revisit their favorite childhood toys. Featured Music this week is... Van Halen - Jamie's Cryin' Labelle - Lady Marmalade Trap Remix Guys - Start Wars Theme (Trap Remix) Weird Al Yankovic - Yoda Parliament - Bop Gun Ray Charles - What I Say
Scott handpicks the worst cards from the Misery Index game to dump on Jonathan, then the guys talk super hero saturation and favorite/least favorite super heros. Music featured in this episode... Van Halen - Jamie's Cryin' The Bloodhound Gang - Why is Everybody Always Pickin' on Me Sun Ra - Batman Theme JR JR - This Side of Paradise The Ramones _ Spiderman Sun Ra - Batman's Batmorang The Jon Spence Blues Explosion - Bacon The Black Keys - Breaks
Scott and Jonathan incorporate a new game segment, talk late 80's/early 90's fashion and banter about Tiller Russel documentary "Operation Odessa" (spoiler alert). This episode features music from... Van Halen - Jamie's Cryin' Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby The Rolling Stones - Can't You Hear Me Knockin' 2 Live Crew - Hoochie Mama Bell Bive DeVoe - Poison Poison - Nothin' but a Good Time
Episode 003: Scott and Jonathan banter about 80's horror movies, sports, and Scott finally gets a word of the day correct!!! Hat tip to the following artists whose work appears as bumper music throughout the podcast (in order of appearance).... * Van Halen -Jamie's Crying * Warren Zevon - Werewolves of London * Michael Jackson - Thriller * John Fogerty - Centerfield * Kanye West - Power * Jay Z - Ni**as in Paris * Drake - Toosie Slide *Pete Bjorn and John - Music
Scott and Jonathan take on the topic of musicians we find commonly, yet unfairly, ridiculed for supposedly "selling out" in the 80's, musicians widely heralded that we find musically annoying, and close with travel talk about unpopular places we would like to visits and popular destinations that we find personally uninspiring. Hat tip to the following artists whose work appears as bumper music throughout the podcast (in order of appearance).... * Van Halen -Jamie's Crying * Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance * Hall & Oates - You Make My Dreams Come True * Elton John - I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues * Roger Miller - King of the Road * Men at Work - Down Under * Kid Cudi - Make Her Say *Glass Animals - Tokoyo Drifting
Welcome to the inaugural episode. TAOG is all about men's lifestyle and there is no subject that is off the table. In this episode Scott and Jonathan introduce themselves then talk TV Shows/Movies, celebrate Stephen Sondheim, and close out with new music from April 2020. In the is episode, catch snippets of the following tracks... Van Halen - Jamie's Cryin' Claude Gray - Mean Old Woman Buck Owens - Act Naturally Paul McCartney - Live and Let Die The Strokes - Bad Decisions Stephen Sondheim - Anyone Can Whistle Estelle frat Kanye West - American Boy Fiona Apple - Newspaper John Anderson - Swingin' John Anderson - Years Childish Gambino - 24:19 Grouplove - Deleter Stephen Sondheim - Bounce