Whatever, Dave

January 18, 2023 ~ The guys recap their fill in stint on WJR. Explaining the police woman meme you've been seeing all over the internet. New Netflix documentary examines seedy underbelly of bootleg Pez trading. Should an abandoned insane asylum be a tourist destination? Town in Sweden took the plot of "Footloose" too seriously. Mike copes with the loss of his favorite local weatherman and can you get a ticket for driving too slow?

January 2, 2023 ~ Dave Rich and Mike catch people up on the major headlines that happened over the holiday break. Governor Whitmer outspent former candidate Tudor Dixon on digital advertising during the 2022 mid term election. Do campaign text messages help or hurt a candidate? WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses the holiday air travel mess. "Human composting" is now legal in New York State. Sports Analyst Steve Courtney on Michigan's loss in the Peach Bowl, Lions's big win and Jim Harbaugh NFL rumors swirling, again. List of Biden's Presidential pardons released, are Presidential pardons giving one person too much power? WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne is back to reflect on the deaths of Pope Benedict and Barbara Walters. New Michigan gas tax and minimum wage go into effect. What happened in 2022 that shocked you and Lake Superior State University releases it's list of banned words.

December 14, 2022 ~ The guy who makes "Die Hard is a Christmas movie jokes" is the same guy who posts Zombie Jesus jokes on Easter and Justin Timberlake memes on April 30th. Dave debates ruining beloved Christmas traditions for his younger relatives. Remembering Mike Leach's best takes. We ask the Open AI chatbot to write us a Hallmark Hanukkah movie and the messenger sits in for a live "Would you rather."

November 3, 2022 ~ Elon Musk buys Twitter to punish Twitter. Mike has beef with corporate radio over the N'Sync Christmas song. Who would pay $8 a month for a blue check mark? Dave hates the joy of Christmas. Texas homeowner lives with a ghost hooker. Rich debuts his hot sports takes.

Can we be done with Kanye West now? Videos games are good for your brain. Election season will be much scarier than Halloween this year. Restaurant serves food to dogs only. Experts say fentanyl laced candy is a myth. Science reveals 5 scariest horror movies and the jig is up for apple.

October 13, 2022 ~ Mike's joy at a Blink 182 reunion is dashed once he sees ticket prices. New iPhone starts calling 911 on people riding rollercoasters. Alex Jones to pay Sandy Hook victims nearly a billion dollars while the Parkland Shooter escapes the death sentence. New podcast will allow dead people to interview each other via artificial intelligence. What are the top 10 Michigan cities for ghost hunting and Elon Musk's new cologne "burnt hair."

September 29, 2022 ~ Dave is nowhere to be found. RIP Coolio. Stop sending people out to report in the middle of hurricanes. McDonalds introducing the adult happy meal. Mike is out after two episodes of The Jeffrey Dahmer Netflix series. Sanderson sisters' house from Hocus Pocus is now an air BnB and Kelly Ripa and Reeg were not that close.

September 22, 2022 ~ Former Detroit news anchor loses radio and TV job in St. Louis for berating co-host. Streaming services holding sporting events hostage, not good for the game. Semi truck full of beer spills on highway in Florida. Adam Levin's thirsty DMs and should Ime Udoka be suspended for an entire NBA season for a consensual affair?

September 15, 2022 ~ Mike descends into the seedy world of online sports betting. Detroit Police Officer off the job after discover of her Only Fans account. Queen's funeral expected to be biggest television event in history. 2 million idiots mad about a black woman being cast as the Little Mermaid. Brazil stops selling the iPhone until they include a charger and new words added to the dictionary.

September 8, 2022 ~ Queen of England passes away, how much wall to wall coverage should it get here in the US? Another continuity error in the Game of Thrones franchise. Fantasy Football lunatic messages movie quote to star wide reciever. Scientists discover anti-body that wipes out all COVID. Cash me outside girl from Dr. Phil makes millions on Only Fans and this week's would you rather: be the king of England or the most famous athlete in the United State?

September 1, 2022 ~ Dave is back, kids are back to school. Emotional support alligator is famous on Tik Tok, will probably take off someone's hand. How old is the internet really? Town in Iowa can't remember where it buried it's time capsula and con artist tries to pass off fake Tom Brady Super Bowl merch.

August 25, 2022 ~ Joe Biden wipes out $10,000 of student loan debt for millions of borrowers. Batgirl cancelled as a tax write off, we look at some other red lighted films we might like to see. Facebook parent company sued for tracking users and "Diversity Day" episode of the office taken off Netflix.

August 18, 2022 ~ Local town votes to defund library due to presence LGBTQ books. Streaming is becoming just as expensive as cable. Mariah Carey, Darlene Love in legal smackdown for "Queen of Christmas." Cars are almost as expensive as houses. Jeanette McCurdy blows whistle on abusive on set environment at Nickelodeon. WWE trying to expand into Europe and we recap our guest spot on WJR.

August 12, 2022 ~ Department of Justice unseals search warrant used in Monday's raid on Trump's Florida residence. Is political prefrence a deal breaker when it comes to online dating? With movie theaters bringing back old movies, what are some classic films you'd like to see on the big screen? Board op Blake is running gambling odds on elements of the show. Are more Lions fans going to be watching preseason games or Hard Knocks this preseason? Crazy developments in Whitmer kidnapping trial jury pool. What is your most common reoccuring bad dream? Mark Zuckerberg tries to sell a stupid NFT, teenagers are leaving Facebook in droves. Ed Kelly gives us a look at alternate realities with famous actors who turned down iconic roles and Kevin O'Neill talks about the time he was asked to escort one of the most powerful men in the industry out of his place of business.

August 4, 2022 ~ Mike has a sure fire method to measure to health of the economy. Alex Jones gets what's coming to him. New consulting firm specializes in layoffs. Amazon doing some weird crap with their NFL broadcasts. There will never be another Vin Scully or Ernie Harwell, but who is the closest right now in Detroit? We check in with Rich recovering from bronchitis and have a very exciting announcement!

July 28, 2022 ~ We get a medical update on Richard. Why do the most hated candidates seems to always get the nominations. Pink sauce causes controversy on Tik Tok. Restaurant owner shuts down over rude customers. Uber has to teach people how to use a Tesla door. Choco Taco is popular all of a sudden and there might not be enough candy for Halloween.

July 14, 2022 ~ Dave reveals his dog does not get excited when he comes home. Partner of slain Detroit police officer defends herself against internet trolls. Pregnant Texas woman uses carpool lane with unborn baby as extra passenger. Would you rather work four, ten hour days or five, six hour days? Alligators spotted in Kalamazoo river. Some of your favorite Costco items could be going up and Netflix to start showing commercials.

July 7, 2022 ~ How long should you wait before giving spoilers for shows on streaming platforms? Tool Man shut down Michigan marina with leaky boat. Man sells broken watch to idiots on Tik Tok. Rules for hunting snakes in Florida. Would you rather get kicked in the shin every morning for a year or be woken up by a shot every morning for a decade? Renowned Doctor agrees with us: Dave is nuts and choosing media topics in our volatile new world.

June 30, 2022 ~ The overturning of Roe v Wade is the 7th "story of our time" since the decade began. Internet raises $200,000 for loyal Burger King employee who got a goody bag on his 27th anniversary with the company. You can use the voice of a dead loved one on your Alexa. Taco Bell is coming up with stupid menu items instead of just keeping the stuff people like, Mike and Dave hate when people enjoy themselves at the movies and has Clarence Thomas lost his mind?

June 20, 2022 ~ The guys have a busy week so we are recording early this week. Is Vince McMahon really stepping down from the WWE or is this a bit? How Dave streamlines his doctor's visits by making everyone uncomfortable. Apple airtags are a menace to society and everyone's safety. Mark Zuckerberg is desiging clothes for the metaverse. Austrailian man lives on an island with two manequins, looking for companionship and a cute little Google trick.

June 16, 2022 ~ Are people actually falling for the healthy coke tik tok challenge? We thought Internet Explorer died years ago. Why are there not more 7-11's in national parks? Would you allow someone to release 100 cockroaches into your house for $2,000? Swedish parents ask Ikea for help in naming their babies. Alligators in Michigan and controversy erupts over hidden profanity in a tombstone.

June 9, 2022 ~ Dave found his way off the island. Burger King's pride Whopper leaves us wondering are they an ally or just trolling? Are people not freaking out about $5 a gallon gas as they did about $4 a gallon gas? Last witch from Salem Witch trials has name cleared. Apple Later Pay? Back in our day it was called layaway. Is Mike turning heel? Rapper who rapped about robbing ATMs, arrested for robbing an ATM. Donald Duck day and other made up holidays. Dave brings Mike and Rich gifts from the island.

June 2, 2022 ~ With Dave stranded on a small island in Lake Huron Mike and Rich are left to do the show by themselves. Mike is very glad the Johnny Depp trial is over. Kristen Stewart's new movie is so gross people are walking out. Stranger Things puts disclaimer over first episode of new season. Norm MacDonald leaves us one final gift before his passing. Tourists upset about bridge at Tahquamenon Falls leads to a Rich and Mike discussing their Michigan bucket list destinations. Ronald Reagan's shooter a free man and the best vending machine pairings!

May 25, 2022 ~ Mike declares himself middle aged, Dave refuses to acknowledge that he's nearly elderly. American astronaut learns of Putin's plan to strand him up there from his wife. New York removes it's last public pay phone. Little punk from Jaws is now chief of police in fictional town her terrorized. Tom Cruise gets his first $100 million premiere and 19 children, 2 adults murdered in Uvalde Texas, we give lawmakers some real life actionable ideas to cut down on gun violence free of charge.

May, 19, 2022 ~ Is this podcast ruining Dave's life? Tough time to be a baby right now. Is 2020 just going to be a 10 year long dystopian hell scape? Texas allows citizens banned from social media to sue. Finland launches beer in honor of joining NATO. Man eats Big Macs every day for 50 years. Japanese man accidentally recieves $360,000 in COVID relief, gambles it away.

May 12, 2022 ~ Due to unforseen circumstances beyond our control we were not able to record a new episode of "Whatever Dave" this week. Please enjoy this special encore presentation from Dec. 27th 2021 where the guys filled on "The Mitch Albom Show" on News/Talk 760 WJR. We'll have a brand new show for you next week.

-Dave rudley draws attention to Rich's eye patch. -Roe v. Wade. Politicians govern from the fringes but most people live in the naunced middle. -Rock and Roll Hall of Fame misnamed itself from the beginning. -Some woman from Alabama keeps stealing stuff and getting away on her riding lawnmower. -Otters returing to the Detroit River shows that nature is healing. -Passwords do more to keep you out of your own accounts than actually protecting them. -NBA Jam snubbed again for the video game hall of fame.

*Audio issues brought to our attention and are being addressed, come back next week, we'll finally get it right.* -Elon Musk buying Twitter, will probably disapoint both sides. -Everything Mike learned about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard he learned against his will. -The show has their first official feud. -Laremy Tunsil to sell draft night clam bake video as NFT for charity. -Bride and caterer spike wedding food with weed. -Michael Keaton is back as Batman and the rest is a confusing mess.

April 22, 2022 ~ "Whatever, Dave" has gone corporate!! The guys outline what they can and can't do now that they are on a respectable platform. We found out why the Red Wing's Zamboni driver was fired. Netflix adding commercials and cracking down on password sharing. Becoming mayor of Hell Michigan is surprisingly easy. Dog leasing ring raided and shut down and why are Americans so obsessed with the British Royals?