“What You Do†is a podcast dedicated to introducing you to people you don’t know, who do unusually interesting things. This is comedy and compelling conversation packed into one podcast.
It's a beautiful thing when our segment “SONGS YOU HATE” returns to the program, and one of the hated songs will have some people strap on some weapons. You may possibly have a penny worth thousands of dollars and not even know it. We give you the rudest possible days of the year to have your wedding, and people are calling this guy the worst neighbor possible. Plus, what are some things you pretend to enjoy but secretly hate. We tackle the hard news here, so jump in.
Today I'm going to read you something that you weren't supposed to hear, and I'm going to give you something you weren't supposed to have. Merry Christmas! A lady got pulled over and there was a raccoon named Chewy in the car and chewy had a meth pipe in his mouth. Most of us are stressed about money and most of us don't trust our neighbors. Plus, I give you a Cool Stories in Music that focuses on a hit song that seems to have stolen a few key notes from another massive hit song, but no one ever did anything about it. See what you think! It's another day that gives you another edition of “What You Do.”
The title says it all. Today I will share a story that is one of the most unique experiences of my life, and it was forty years in the making. A seven-year-old boy drove his five-year-old sister to breakfast at McDonalds, and they didn't even get to eat. And ponder these heavy topics; Is your city sinking, the most popular dog names by state, and a woman quit her job because her chatbot told her to. You can't make that shit up, so let's do this… Okay, one more. What's something you bought as an adult because your parents wouldn't let you have as a kid? Now you have to listen!
Tom Bergeron shares the wonderful story of him actually calling the three stooges when he was a kid. It seems people will never stop taking a dump where they shouldn't. We celebrate Bob Seger's 80th birthday and we explain how a lady saved her dog from being eaten by a bear by using a bag of cookies. And make no mistake, we are a teaching podcast; I share two words that if used by you, proves you are lying. By not listening, you only harm yourself.
We have a show within a show, but you'll have to wait to find out what's in it. Which traits did you inherit from your father? And, we head to Florida for three different stories of depravity, and I know how you like games, so I give you a rousing round of “What Year Is It.” And last but not least, I will share a radio moment from my broadcast past from 45 years ago. I was 23 at the time and I sounded much better than I do now. Plus, did you hear, Gwyneth Paltrow has started eating cheese again. To listen or not to listen…that is the question.
In the event you are looking for something extremely unusual you can bet money on, I have it for you. I also give you two random moments of Thompson family cuteness that happened on the same day, three thousand miles apart. Clearly, it's a miracle from God. Did you know you can go to prison for trying to stop a cruise ship? Well, you can, because this guy did just that. And I don't mean to shock you, but Gracie the cow is still at large, which will be utterly explained. We tackle the hard headlines here so proceed cautiously.
Today we spend time with a man who has a unique roommate. His roomy is a buffalo and things are not going well. We say so long to two entertainment icons and if you're going to Coachella, make sure you take along your wallet. We take a look at this week back in our history, and I finally give you Cool Stories in Music as we delve into the musical world of Dan Hartman. Good times for all who join, and that's a promise!
If you enjoy listening to a heartfelt, very honest and deeply emotional cleansing of the soul kind of conversation, coupled with powerful music performed live, then this clearly isn't the show for you. Kidding of course, Tyler Hilton takes us along on a wonderful journey of what is his life. Plus, how would you like to smoke pot in a movie theater? Has a stranger ever braided your hair while you slept…ON AN AIRPLANE! A Florida dude freaked out at a children's lemonade stand, plus we all find out what HOT WIFING is. It's worth your time; I promise.
I give you proof that Georgia and Florida simply don't mix, like ever. We learn when a Gator wants to get in your house, even a porch screen door won't stop him. Hewlet Packard thought they had a great idea, and now they don't. You've heard of a bull in a China shop? How about a cow in a barber shop, but it did happen in China. And we sadly say goodbye to Val Kilmer with vintage audio footage of Val being pranked by his buddy Kurt Russell. Hard not to listen to that, because “I'm your huckleberry.”
It's father daughter day on the show as my daughter Katie lights up the room as she always does, which is a fortunate thing. There is very little earth-shattering news on this show, but it didn't seem to matter because Katie and I found it funny anyway. A woman got her hand stuck in her boyfriend's mouth, which why? A wide range of animals have had it and are on the run, plus robots are going to start taking your blood. Sounds weird but it's true. And what are the fattest cities in America? Clearly a can't miss.
The title says it all. I've never heard of anybody doing something like this. It re-defines the category of classy. We tongue in cheek celebrate the top 10 best television themes of all time and the three theme songs that didn't even make the list. It's the first anniversary of this show which gives us a moment to reflect. We celebrate our first “Florida gator” section and it's NOT the football team, plus which airline gives you the most leg room? It's mid-March and you have nothing better to do, so join us.
There's always plenty of crazy in the world and today we guide you through a bunch of it. It begins with a lady who was naked while running around on the tarmac at the airport. One guy swallowed seven hundred thousand dollars worth of jewelry, followed by a doctor who tossed buckets of his own urine at a competitor. We also begin the countdown of the top 20 television theme songs. Apparently, butterflies are disappearing and which career profession cheats the most. We tackle the hard news today and we help you through it by you pushing PLAY.
This week you get to hang out with one of my favorite females on this earth. She's like a dude with giant tits. Plus, Gina Grad will also be here. What's the strangest thing you've ever seen in public? What do you do when you're in the middle of beating the shit out of your ex-mate's car and the cops arrive? And would you handle sitting next to a woman on an airplane only to discover the woman is dead? All of these questions will be answered, but not before you reveal your choice for our game, “What Year Is It!” It's clearly party central on What You Do!
March simply has to be better than February because each week of that month brought me a challenge. I will explain every detail of our latest shit show. I've got a really good Cool Stories In Music today that is guaranteed to make you smile. We have our first ever battle of the bands, a good round of “Am I The Asshole,” and take a wild guess what the kids ate while mom slipped away to use the bathroom. It's one of my all time favorite weird and wacky stories. We'll miss you if you don't join. And I'm kidding, I don't even know you!
Have you ever wanted to have sex in a hot air balloon? Me neither, but now you can if you choose. Learn what your favorite month is, and how a few simple adjustments can greatly improve your life. What unique things did you learn about your partner after you moved in together, and could you have a strong relationship with a robot? The choice may not be yours. Plus, my conversation with Darren Hayes is both moving and hysterical, at the same time. We try to make one of your least favorite months tolerable. One last question; Could you live underwater? People are already doing it!
It's our special Valentines show and we give you the worst Valentines song ever recorded, and we ain't kiddin. What would you do if you found one hundred and two venomous snakes living in your garden? You would move of course! Plus, a couple had an evening of drugs and sex play where he was arrested while dressed as a Dalmatian dog with one of his wrists handcuffed, and they both went to jail. It screams happy Valentine's Day. Join the fun.
Today, I chat with radio icon Gary Bryan from K-Earth 101 in Los Angeles. We learn how a banana can land you in jail. We delve deep into the best and worst Superbowl halftime shows in history, and we give you two fun facts about Christopher Walken which simply make him seem stranger than he […]
Today, Kentucky shows us their darker side, which isn't hard to do. We give you a round of, “Am I the asshole?” If you're the middle child, we have proof that you are the nice one, can a job make you more attractive, and we tackle the hard topics with your favorite cheeses ranked. Plus, we have a new listener today, and he is by far our youngest listener! It's clearly a don't miss.
Today we give you a prime example of what disgruntled sounds like. Plus, let me be the last person to say this but if you're a Gen Z, there's a very strong chance that you are stupid. We give you a rousing round of, “What is crawling up my leg,” and we share what was a historical meeting between Elvis and the Beatles, and one of them didn't want to be there. It's January and you have nothing better to do so join us. You can always shut it off if it ain't your thang!
Today is part two of the origin of famous phrases, and it's not as bad as it may sound, because Harley the ice eating dog comes in and saves it. If you're a fan of Hot Pockets, you're not alone. One guy is in jail because of his fetish for them. We give you a nice round of, “Am I the Asshole.” Plus, we find out the top 10 sports cities in the US, and I call bullshit on #1. It's early in the year and I know for a fact you have nothing better to do, so join us.
Today we air a phone call made in 1964 by President Lyndon Baines Johnson to the Haggar slacks company, and it's a conversation you can't unhear. Florida residents are pissed at Sylvester Stallone simply because he's trying to protect his creativity, or at least that's what Sylvester said. Discover what kind of smell caused a packed airplane of passengers to land for a full 24 hours. And we give you the origin of many famous phrases that you may well use yourself. Find out all that and more on a packed “What You Do.”
Today we celebrate the season with our very first “What You Do” Christmas show. We share with you our celebrated reading of the “Polar Express,” including a chat with a special guest who hosted that annual event. We share with you, without a doubt, the worst Christmas song you will ever open your ears to. And celebrated voice over artist Christopher Tester performs his rendition of a scene from Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Carol.” This is a holiday listening experience for the ages, and not to be missed, but if you choose not to join us, we won't know it, so Merry Christmas anyway.
Today you will hear something very few have heard, and it has to do with David Cassidy‘s song, “I Think I Love You.” Apparently, no one is having sex anymore, and we have the official color for 2025. Actor Timothy Chalamet is playing Bob Dylan in a new film and his version of “Like a Rolling Stone” has been released and we share that with you. Plus, Cracker Barrel has committed the ultimate sin; can you forgive? Discover that and more in two Christmassy hours of, “What You Do!"
What are the most requested songs by folks about to die? What are the strangest things left behind in hotel rooms? What stresses out your pets the most, and which US cities are people flocking to for a better life? All of these things will be answered, and all you have to do is push play. Consider this as my gift to you!
Today you will meet Dimitri the Stud, and once you've heard it, you can never un-hear it. We dive deeper into songs you can no longer stand, what is living in the crawl space under her house, and we discover that Wednesday is no longer the worst day for Thanksgiving grocery shopping; So, what is? Unlock the treasure trove of miracles that is today's rendition of “What You Do.”
We begin with our first installment of “Songs I could never hear again and be perfectly fine with that,” sent in by you, the audio consumer. We got tons of birthday bones today plus we talk with Rick Wall, a former LAPD cop who shares an ongoing dilemma currently faced by many police officers. Plus, we provide semi sort of proof that robots are evil and out to get us. Enjoy won't you!
It's the final bow in the Saga of Bob Jones and it's hard to hear. We delve deep into the problem of people who refuse to go #2 in their workplace bathroom, and guess what fell through the ceiling of a New Jersey airport. Here's a hint: it has teeth. Let's be honest, there are worse ways you can spend an hour and a half.
Today we feature the inebriated in places you wouldn't expect it. Drunk is as drunk does, whatever that means. We share fun facts about November that makes people go, Huummm. And why was she on the no-fly list when she didn't do anything wrong? Plus, we ask the question, “Was he drunk?” with part 1 of the Bob Jones saga. Push play and let's be done with it!
If cuddling with a cow is on your agenda, then today is a must listen. Mark is apparently having trouble shaking Reba McIntyre, not that he wants to. Mark reveals one of the best films he's seen in a long time and we dive into the world of Cool Stories in Music with a little-known fact about Neil Sedaka. Mark also speaks with his youngest listener who cusses like a sailor apparently. Not a bad way to start November…but you won't know that if you don't push play…so push it!
Welcome to our “Halloween Scary Rama” and we brought the goods. A lady says “sorry” for claiming she had cancer when she didn't. An iPhone is stuck between two giant boulders, and so is the woman who owns it. Plus, we take a quick listen to the final recorded song from Eddie Van Halen. None of that is scary but neither is this show. I think it's better to say this show is creepy, and we didn't even try for that. Push play and act like you're interested.
Today we take another look into the scary world of people getting married, and it's terrifying. We talk with Jenny who accidentally bought a “What You Do" T-shirt, only we aren't selling any. We have also received some negative feedback and we promptly deal with it. It's all a big buildup to our Halloween Scary Rama next week, which in truth isn't scary at all. Push play and let the beauty immerse you.
Today we give you “extra bone” to the birthday trombone. We also get you ready for Halloween with Mark's top 10 best Halloween movies. Plus, you thought you were tough? Wait till you hear what one woman did. OK, I'm tired of having to think while I type so just push play and let's be done with it.
Today my guest is Joe Moore, who has written a best-selling book. You won't believe what Joe has done for us. We chat with the winner of last weeks game, “Who said it” and I managed to find a way to fill almost two hours with complete and utter crap, but it's fun crap. Push play and see if you agree!
And boy what a secret! This one is a life changer if she ever reveals it. Today we play a new game where the winner gets more than a call from me, you get swag you can't buy in any store. Plus, the story about a lady who sits in jail because she sprayed her neighbor with water, and tons more crap that I try to make sound way better than it actually is. How can you not listen? That's not a question you need to answer.
Holy shit what a week. Today we reveal the unbelievable request the bride to be requested on her wedding day, the last song Eddie Money recorded prior to his death, and the perfect age for you to get married according to the algorithm. And I had to look up the spelling of algorithm and I may have gotten it wrong. Plus, our guest Mike Sherry shows us all how to reinvent ourselves. It may not be a good show, but it's long.
Today we look at some of the airline issues caused by unruly passengers. We give pumpkin spice the middle finger, and we reveal the #1 day and time that you and your significant other should have sex. Not to mention, “BREAKING NEWS” from the What You Do newsroom. Today we accomplish absolutely nothing and have a blast doing it. You have been warned, so push play and let the beauty roll over you.
Today we take a look at the crazy shit that goes on with some people when they board an airplane. It's like they lose their minds. Joey Lawrence uses an age-old Hollywood trick and we call him on it, and the story I simply still cannot believe it happened, yet it did. Plus, we chat with Adam Nimoy who speaks about the troubled relationship he had with his father, Leonard. You should listen, it's not bad.
Today, we take a look at the report card of the show and come to the conclusion that we have to study harder. We take a look at the weirdest stories of the week with one in particular that you'll find hard to listen to. Plus, we talk with the winner of the Starbucks game. It's a sad sack of a show if you ask me, but it goes down better with that margarita that a guy drank out of his girlfriend's butt in a Mexican restaurant, and that I promise you.
If you have been thinking of doing any work in or around your home, then my guest today is a must listen. Bill Graham owns a construction company and has vital information on what you should do, and most importantly, what you shouldn't do when hiring someone to do the work for you. Plus, a whole bunch of my bullshit to chew on before I talk to Bill. Will today's show benefit you? That all depends on “What You Do.”
Simply put, Danny Bonaduce is one of a kind. I've never met anyone who is his equal. From the 10 year old red headed kid who comedically carried the television show, “The Partridge Family,” on his back, to a stellar radio career, Danny has always shined, except for the numerous times he was arrested and put in jail. Danny has faced major medical problems in the last few years and he is back upright and able to talk about it. Join us now as we all get to know Danny Bonaduce.
Today you will meet Amy Maurer Creel. Simply put, Amy does something that makes the world a better place. We also find out Mark's plan to buy Graceland and become its grand lord and master. We discover what that tiny pocket on your Levi jeans was actually intended for, and we discover the moment that Mark realized he's old. And to discover why today is monumental in the history of M&L Studios, all you have to do is push play, so push it!
It's people like Mark Botting and Jennifer Hellman that you desperately need in your life and you don't even know it. Thanks to Mark and Jen and thousands like them, you are able to enjoy one of the greatest pleasures your life offers. Without them, the world of entertainment would fall silent. Discover their talent on episode 2 of What You Do.
Join us for our first guest whose name you've never heard, but you'll enjoy discovering what he does, and how he does it. Listen to Christopher Tester reveal his career to you, and don't be too surprised if you've heard his voice before. All will be revealed on our first episode of What You Do.