Where'd You [Bless] Up?

You're never too old to curl up into bed with one of your parents, or at least that's what comedian Larry Greene learned on date that went completely off-course.  Larry joins the show with a story involving paramedics, police, his parents and most importantly - ashy-ness.  Plus!!  Tina goes to the AFC Championship game, what exactly is the Chiefs' mascot? Jeremy sits thru his first stand-up show in years and more e-mail from Michaela!

We have no friends!!!!  Actually that's not totally true, but due to busy schedules it's an hour of Jeremy and Tina good-ness as they catch up on their lives including: A snow-mergency that almost ruined a limited edition album, how would Jeremy fare in a construction site? Tina's deal of the year!!  When's the best time for a performer to get bad news and the one artist played across all radio.  WYFU self-involved style!!

Known as one of the best frontmen in the St. Louis music scene, Shark(z) Dad's Jason Robinson learned the blury way that fronting a comedy show is a totally different thing.  He regales the show with his story of stand-up mishap and why one shouldn't attempt to do both on the same show.  Plus!  We're back from the holidays with a discussion of Bob Dylan for no reason, Tina gets an unplanned gift from virus Clause and Jeremy is on a construction site.  All this and comedy from Pat House's new album "I Heard Enough Yesterday!"

Before becoming a director, Eric Chandler tried his family's footsteps as a college football player.  Eric tells the show about his journey across multiple colleges chasing his passion and also about the best fake ID name ever.  Plus!!  Tina goes to Red Lobster, a very Keith Sweat-mas and podcast cheating!! Brought to you by the fine folks at Tea Rex

In the era of Yelp reviews, the art of letter writing (specifically to receive free pants!) has been lost on many but not on musician Anne Stevenson.  Anne talks about learning the skill from her mother and times when maybe it didn't quite work the way she planned.  Plus!! New dogs, what's the best way to dispose of bad hummus? Jeremy goes to Home Depot, Tina buys cheese, the Hanson Christmas album and the song "All That for This" from Anne's band The Fade! See The Fade and Let's Not Dec. 8 at The Heavy Anchor!! (and watch Anne and Bob duel for percussion superiority)

What is the price of a free hotel breakfast has been question debated by scholars for ages, or maybe it hasn't...  that said, it's certainly is a question that provided pivotal in the lifestyle of comedian Yale Hollander.  Yale joins the show to discuss breakfast and has a strange encounter with Little Richard Penniman in the process.  Plus!  Our Thanksgiving recap, Tina gets in a fight, Jeremy finds out the worst way to eat duck in Cleveland and how to spot a hooker!!  All of this and a comedy from Rick Matthews' new album "This Is Where I Lose You" Sponsored by Tea Rex!!

With a friend unable to perform, then high school singer - now comedian-  Ali Macofsky was next up to do not one but two solo's in a performance of Hairspray.  She tells us how what was initially a dream turned into a her own version of frozen and also talks of her beginnings as a college student who told people she was majoring in comedy.  Plus!!  If there was no Internet would you rent porn?  Do you know how to use a can opener?  Tina watches Rocky for the first time and Jeremy's going home for the holidays. Sponsored by the fine folks at Tea Rex!!

As a singer/songwriter and leader of the band The Defeated County, Langen Neubacher has always been known for writing hauntig, dark indie-folk.  She also now holds the distinction of being the first guest to make Tina uncomfortable with her stories of haunted insects.  But first!  Tina's an actress, out of control bargains and a special guest appearance by Ali Macofsky! Check out Langen and Jeremy's bands this Friday Nov. 16 at Off Broadway in St. Louis!!!

A job opportunity rarely is decided by a misplaced drunken text, but that didn't stop Bobby Jaycox!  He joins the show to talk about how his desire to have a Stanley Cup ring was diminished by his desire to make a great name pun.  Plus!!!  It's Flyover Comedy Festival weekend and Tina, Jeremy and Bobby all have shows to discuss, a segment on hygiene tips, table side magicians and an e-mail asking the question "is Bob McMahon real???.  All this, a new song from the Let's Not EP and sponsorship from Tea Rex!!!!

Improvisor and podcast host Lyndsay Shipley planned on sharing a story about getting in a fight with her mother, but... the show somehow ended up with Tina sharing a story about her rehab cult and Jeremy's frightening evening in Vincennes, IN.  And!  Tina wants your e-mail address, Jeremy makes peace with his neighbor, do a large collection of nuts denote you as wealthy and the debut of the new single from Let's Not!

Sometimes you just reach a level of frustration where you need to stab a couch...  At least that's the release comedian Stephon Hightower sought to let his mother how he felt. Little did he know that couch would follow him for years.  Plus!!  Jeremy's fresh off an airplane (and Tina got lost trying to pick him up), a new podcast obsession and the perfect 4am meal!  All this a new music from The Fade!!

Considering a move to LA year ago, comedian Chad Daniels instead chose to move back to his hometown of Fergus Fall, MN.  Chad talks to Tina and Jeremy about the benefits of his decision and the fears he had initially (as well as a whole lot of talk about teenage girls figure skating).  Plus!! Tina gets a new nickname, Jeremy and Tina share visits Planned Parenthood (not together), the bargain of the year and music from Kyleen Downs!!

Singer/songwriter Devon Cahill joins the show to tell us about a psychic mishap during her time as a actor.  We also debut a single off her upcoming EP "When I Wake."  Plus! Tina re-enacts Deliverance, Jeremy learns new info about Tina, Music Hate (?) with T-Swizzle and Bob eats sushi!

Heavy Anchor co-proprietor Josh Timbrook joining us for the whole show this week!  Josh shares with us a night out with the "bad girls" in college, drinking Bacardi Silver, breaking into the rec center and almost getting suspended (and Jeremy shares similar stories.  Plus!!  Tina's got a hot new bike, Jeremy finds an terrible Easter egg on Apple Music and an alleged guest bargain corner!!!

For a show based on [Blessing] up this is about as epic as our [Blessing] is going to be. Tina and Jeremy are in the middle of discussing McDonalds' dipping sauces when Kendra Willoughby shows up to discuss her arrest at age 16 and pretty soon a shocking revelation takes the show to new levels of [blessing]. They recover and Kendra tells us all about the Illinois Fairgrounds and her biker parents. Plus!! Tina goes to a wedding, information on the Flyover Comedy Festival, e-mails from Dayton and someone speaking Spanish, a return bargain corner winner and Eddie Vedder buys alcohol for minors and "Over It" by Jeremy's band Let's Not (out of necessity). If you though this show was a [bless] before, just wait!!

Multi-instrumenalist, material scientist and rally racer Michaela Kuba joins the show to tell us of a race gone bad...  or at least she attempts to as this episode seems to go everywhere including: Does Tina keep hollandaise sauce in her purse? Did you know Frasier was a character on Cheers? What band do both Jeremy and Tina like?  Would you support our pledge drive?  All this plus a bonus appearance by Bob McMahon and the debut of The Defeated County's new single "Chemicals and Science"!!! Catch Bob, Michaela and Jeremy's band Let's Not Sept. 22 at The Heavy Anchor!

Just because comedian Angela Smith describes herself as a "good kid" growing up doesn't mean her adolescence was without excitement.  She shares with the show how a pool full of spaghetti can eventually lead to eviction when living under the rules of a stepfather who loves Marilyn Manson.  Plus!!  Jeremy's hungover, Tina makes a new friend in a foreign land, a discussion of LouFest (and more bands Jeremy hates) and deals on dresses!!!

Before she was a licensed sex therapist, Lindsay Walden worked in marketing and accidentally had a side business shoplifting sodas. She joins the show to describe the bizarre co-worker who almost entrapped her in a Wal-Mart soda ring.  Plus!!  How much does new citizen Tina know about Labor Day, Jeremy's roommates start a fraternity and memories of deals at sporting events!!!

Tim Convy, now a comedian and "guy on the radio," joins the show to talk about touring antics with his band Ludo who will be reuniting for a two shows in October.  We also discuss his (unlikely but possible) political career and creepy encounters with Alexa.   Plus!  Tina goes to a karaoke night as part of a bachelorette party, Jeremy goes off-line, more discussion of Avengers and respecting your bargins!

Meredith Hopping joins the show to talk about how her comedy life fits in (and doesn't) with the Methodist Church she runs with her head-pastor husband.  An attempt is made to get to a specific story before a large oversight, but no worries, Tina has childbirth questions!  Plus!!  Jeremy's current obsession with 90's R&B, Tina falls asleep during Avengers, "what's the worst TV show you watch?" and cheap tank tops!

Bronx based comedian Reggie Edwards joins the show to talk about his side job as an Uber driver and a particularly unfortunate trip on the BQE.  He also talks about his work as a battle rap artist and his many phones.  Plus!!  A discussion of the validity of Toby Keith, would Tina perform at "Pussy Smashers,"  Jeremy's propensity to talk about bands no one else knows (with a new drop) and deals on brisket!

Though his first open mic wasn't until years later, comedian Sean O'Brien began his performance career as a car dealer in upstate New York.  Sean discusses the different methods dealers use on unsuspecting customers and the one customer that finally made him leave the business. Plus!  The one-time only game "Older than Wilfred Brimley?," Jeremy shakes his depression in New Orleans, way too much election talk, a pause in the War of the Rosebuds and Tina's new deals on shoes!

Greg Warren is known by most for his appearances on Seth Meyers, Comedy Central and The Bob and Tom Show.  Jeremy, however, remembers Greg from when they both lived in Cincinnati and Greg was finishing out his 9 to 5 life as a sales man at Proctor and Gamble.  Greg describes a the particulars of selling Pringles, reminisces on Dayton and discusses the merit of John Grisham. Plus!  The war of the rosebeds continues, Tina's review of Six Flags, a new game suggested by Uncle Yale and deals on (what else) Meat! You can e-mail the show at wyfupodcast@gmail.com

Improviser (and Tina's former teammate) Adam Vatterott joins the show after a long night of poker playing to tell us how a toothache ruined a blossoming relationship while Tina and Jeremy hope the show will re-unite the lost lover (and Tina looks for shrimp). Plus!! Tina's adventures at a rural strip club, Jeremy's at odds with his neighbors, getting thrown out of a fancy restaurant for not wearing shoes and more Six Flags talk!!

Tina and Jeremy suspend their general jackassery (at least for a little while) for a very special episode of WYFU. On the evening of Sept. 17th, 2017 St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Mike Faulk was arrested while attempting to cover protests in the wake of the Jason Stockley verdict.  Mike joins the show to describe his treatment that evening at the hands of STLMPD and how the events of that evening lead to his eventual move to Yakima, WA and his new career in stand-up comedy.  He also talks to Tina and Jeremy about his experiences working at a Mexican restaurant while in college and concludes with an extremely intelligent commentary on the whole experience. Plus!  Tina's going to Six Flags and creating Jeremy's new dating profile (with help from listeners).  We get e-mail and (believe it or not) sales on meat!!

Comedian, improviser and internet video sensation Libbie Higgins joins the show to talk about the downside of dating a homeless man halfway around the world (no, really).  Also! Tina wins the Funniest Person in St. Louis contest, has her own experience with homelessness, Jeremy ruins Christmas for his sister (and a night out for some housewives) and the deal of the week which is really just shoplifting!

Renaissance woman Melissa Darch joins the show to talk about how the combo of improv and alcohol doesn't always lead to church the next morning.  She also joins Jeremy and Tina on the fun topics of "could Jeremy have an illegitimate kid" and what Tina's doctor thinks of her! Plus: A hotel response to dirty sheets, Tina's sympathetic parents, Jeremy's scarlet fever and can you look tough arguing with a watermelon!!

Emily Hickner joins the show to talk about her Milwaukee nom de plume, why bicycling isn't the romantic dating setting it seems and permanent reminder that she doesn't need to impress young buys.  Plus!  Jeremy goes to a dance recital, Tina can't say no to grassfed beef, the worst Costco return ever and we answer the question "can you be rich and also trash?" 

St. Louis musician extraordinaire Bob McMahon joins the show (along with his broken foot) to discuss the awkwardness of trying to join an established band.  Plus Tina goes swimsuit shopping, Jeremy is propositioned while flying and a lengthy discussion of the Whalberg brothers.  All of that plus Strokes hate!

Kenny Kinds joins us to discuss his time not going to college and somehow by the end we solve the American education system.  But first Kenny and Tina are starting a kettelbell website! how to cook ribs for a lazy person! Russian Cartoons!  Tina's modeling career and the introduction of rapper Lil Fat Rails!  It's episode four!

Trombonist (is that a word?) extraordinaire Gabe Muller joins the show to discuss her adolescent love of lying and give Tina a trombone lesson! Plus, a review is in from our last episode and we're terrible!  Tina and Jeremy also discuss how much sausage is too much sausage, other uses for that big freezer besides storing a dead body and Jeremy's soon addition of an Elton John pinball machine  

Oh snap, we made a second episode!  KDHX's Chris Ward joins us to talk about the time he worked making children's dance videos and we explore Tina's pageant past.  Also, Jeremy and Tina discuss where to buy ground turkey, Memorial Day and Russian Borscht

We're live!  Well, not really, we taped it but still our debut episode.  Zach Gzehoviak, founder of the Flyover Comedy Fest, joins Tina and Jeremy to discuss the time he worked at a communist bakery.  They also discuss the best deals on Grass Fed Beef (is that three words?) and a paternity battle in the Walgreens wine isle