Podcast appearances and mentions of josh mills

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss how one Maine man ended up in a Florida prison for threatening minors on Xbox. The boys then explore the art of the nickname (featuring listener submitted childhood nicknames) before diving into the legendary tale of Harmon “Robin Hood” Murray, a man born into slavery who found a unique way to give back to his community. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website at www.fmofm.com.

We recently covered the topic of "all killer, no filler" albums, but what about the perfect single side of a record? If the physical time and space limitations of a vinyl LP or a cassette must exist, why not do something compelling? Is it all poppycock...or cockypop?!? You make the call! Our Third Lad for this exploration is frontman/saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist Dan Voznick, aka Alec Tension from underground '80s post-punk band Afterimage. Referred to in the Los Angeles Times as "LA's Joy Division" back in the day, Afterimage created a sound that was hypnotic, skittery and chilly, but is also adventurous, playful and complex. The original lineup of the band (Alec Tension, A Produce, Rich Evac and Holland DeNuzzio) only stayed together for a couple of years and released a scant discography of one single ("Strange Confession"/"The Long Walk") and an EP (Fade In), both in 1981. Those original recordings, plus a generous helping of unreleased demos and live tracks, are now available from Independent Project Records on the new retrospective compilation Faces to Hide. Out now on double LP (available in both black and opaque white), special edition CD and digital formats, Faces to Hide proves as scathing, urgent, taut, angular and gripping as Afterimage's scarce but unforgettable output must have sounded more than forty years ago. Packaged with extensive, career-spanning liner notes by noted journalist Richie Unterberger and previously unseen band photos, Faces to Hide also features Independent Project Records' signature hand letterpress-printed custom design for the vinyl and CD packaging.  Thanks to Josh Mills from It's Alive Media for the introduction and coordination! Proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss how one Florida man was arrested for having three wives. The boys then usher in the return of fan-favorite segment “Dog News” before diving into the story of a group of African American artists who singlehandedly shaped how the world views Florida. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union, Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website at www.fmofm.com.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty are joined by showrunner, Luke West, to compile the ultimate Florida survival guide. Forgoing their usual format, the guys use a tier list to rank everything from hurricanes to sinkholes in an effort to answer the ultimate question: How do you survive in Florida? Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union, Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website at www.fmofm.com.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty uncover why realtors in Tampa are afraid to expose their feet, investigate a Florida man who chose a dangerously bad place to hide his meth, and take a deep dive into the case of someone who took on Walt Disney and won. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website at www.fmofm.com.

Today on part one of the Rarified Heir Podcast we are talking to Howard Murray, son of comedian and actor Jan Murray. Our conversation with Howard was wide ranging and fun with a few poignant moments we did not see coming. Howard was an effusive and eager guest who really seemed to enjoy talking about his parents and how wonderful they were. This is something we already knew and we get to that when host Josh Mills tells a story about Howard's mother, Toni Murray that we've never told before. Our conversation often harkens back to Howard's beloved early years in Rye, New York when his father was known for his Borscht Belt years in the Catskills mountains entertaining Jewish vacationers, his years on radio and the early years on television in New York City, not far from his hometown of the Bronx. We talk game shows Jan Murray hosted and sometimes created, meeting ‘uncle' Jerry Lewis at his MDA telethon on stage and hearing first hand tales about comics like Sid Caesar, Shecky Greene, Harry Ritz, Buddy Hackett and more. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast and there is nothing like hearing about growing up a child of a celebrity, when your father is as terrific as Jan Murray clearly was. (And Toni Murray wasn't chopped liver either)….and this is just part one.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty dive into the story of how one Florida Man nearly derailed a music festival, unpack some of the wildest voicemails left by their listeners, and explore the legendary tale of two dentists whose intense rivalry led to an old-fashioned Western duel. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union—Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty go after Verizon and T-Mobile for taking advantage of Floridians, introduce the Florida man phone, and uncover a classic, small town Florida mystery that left 8,000 people very confused in the 1950's.  Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union—Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty cover all the hotel happenings across the state of Florida. From Florida Man ruining a hot tub to the Cuban Missile Crisis, some of the most exciting events in our nation's history took place in a Florida hotel. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union—Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty are joined by community manager Jordan Westberg to discuss how one Florida Man discovered laser pointers later in life, while another Florida Woman started a medical practice to provide her friends with drugs. The boys read some listener mail and offer life-changing advice before diving deep into the story of the hypnotic pastor of Vernon, Florida, who may or may not have persuaded an entire town to fall into his trap. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union—Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty are joined by showrunner Luke West to discuss how one Florida Man invented a new disease by eating feral hog meat, while another Florida Man was arrested for stealing shrimp and a Snickers bar from Publix. The boys celebrate Luke turning 25 with a "Luke Quiz" before diving into the legendary Miami hip-hop group 2 Live Crew and Uncle Luke. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union—Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss how one Florida Man attempted to burn down the Pink Pony Club. The boys are joined by showrunner Luke West to hear some insane television show pitches, followed by a deep dive into the mysterious occurrences on the sets of two Miami-based television shows: Dexter and The Golden Girls. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union—Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

Today on another edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are Jason Everly, son of Phil Everly of the famed Everly Brothers. We connected with Jason after listening to his radio show on Sirius XM satellite radio on the Fifties Gold channel. It sparked a memory that Jason and host Josh Mills had attended the same middle school together at the Oakwood School in Los Angeles going back to the Carter administration. After rummaging around and finding a school yearbook, we emailed Jason with a photo of himself in 7th grade, asked him to be on the podcast and he graciously accepted. We covered a lot of topics on this episode, from intimidating science teachers to the time Paul Simon called Jason up to find out the best way to approach his dad for potential Simon and Garfunkel / Everly Brothers tour in the nineties. We also discussed the roots of the Everly Brothers, how Phil was a down-to-earth dad who spent a lot of time bonding with his son playing made up games and drawing together. We discussed the how his father and uncle essentially created a genre that became known as country-rock, how Phil helped his friend & arranger Warren Zevon title one of his biggest hits, the time Paul McCartney told Billy Joel that Phil Everly was his musical hero and much more. We also discussed the Everly Brothers infamous split, a famous cousin who was on a wildly popular television show in the 1970s, the evolution of radio performers Little Donnie and Baby Boy Phil, the hard scrabbled life the boys led until they found fame and fortune, Graham Nash, Kitty Wells, which song of the Brothers gets licensed the most, Jason's acting career and much more. What's our favorite part?  When Jason mixed up our science teacher Sol Rubenstein with guitarist Saul Hudson aka Slash from Guns-n-Roses. Your favorite part is coming up next on this episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast. Everyone has a story.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty hang out with model and actress Faith Vaughn from the television series, Severance.  The trio discuss pythons in toilets, Orlando's 'million dollar jewel heist', and Faith's character 'Woe'.  Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union—Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss how one Florida man went on an eight-hour crime spree. Showrunner Luke West joins in to unpack the 2025 Oscars before Wayne and Josh dive deep into the Florida Everglades to investigate mysterious animal deaths that may or may not be connected to an ancient vampire. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union—Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty are joined by Ed Larson (host of Last Podcast on the Left) to dive deep into some Florida true crime! The boys discuss a September 11th alligator attack and the tragic murder of Christina Grimmie. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union—Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty dive into the world of rival Florida biker gangs, a sleepy suspect who bites a cop, and a daring, heroic act by one of the Florida Man hosts. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union—Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty are joined by showrunner Luke West as they tackle your favorite Florida Man headlines before diving into the case everyone is talking about, Justin vs. Blake! Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss how one Florida man was run over by a car and then proceeded to kidnap the driver. The boys are then joined by showrunner Luke West and community manager Jordan Westberg to play a round of "Draw from a Hat and Pitch This to Shark Tank." Lastly, Wayne and Josh dive deep into the mysterious vine that overran entire towns in frontier Florida! Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

Today on another encore edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to Gary Hall, son of comedian Huntz Hall. If you are a fan of The Bowery Boys or The Dead End Kids, you absolutely know Huntz by his trademark hat and his verbal and physical comedy. Along with his pal Leo Gorcey, Hall made countless films together – there were 48 alone for The Bowery Boys – and even appeared together on Broadway which kicked things off in 1935. They were so indelibly linked together that The Beatles wanted to put them both on the cover of their Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band but only one of them is on there. Hear why on this episode! We also talk to Gary about his often strained if loving relationship with his father who was often at work and play so much there wasn't much of a bond between father and son. We discuss much of his film career including later films like The Phynx, Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood andValentino. We also discuss how Huntz and host Josh Mills' mother, actress Edie Adams starred in a production in the late 80s of the classic Arsenic and Old Lace along with Dody Goodman, Jonathan Frid and James Mac Arthur. Whoa, that a trip that would have been! Moreover, we get a dose of classic Hollywood upbringing when we discuss Gary's involvement with the school administration of The Oakwood School, which Josh attended and many of our podcast guests have come from. This is the Rarified Podcast. Everyone has a story.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss how one Florida man discovered that you can get a DUI on a motorized chair, while another Florida man blew six times the legal limit but claimed to be "asleep behind the wheel." The boys are then joined by showrunner Luke West and community manager Jordan Westberg to unpack philosophical quotes previously heard on the Florida Men on Florida Man show. Lastly, Wayne and Josh dive deep into the filmmaker who shot an entire feature-length film while undercover at Walt Disney World in Orlando. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

My buddy Josh Mills, a board member of the Wild Steelhead Coalition, lives in Washington and is positively obsessed with steelhead. He's a fly fisherman, but his tips can increase your chances of success in winter no matter how you choose to fish.  Hosted by OL fishing editor Joe Cermele. Edited by Mike Pederson / Eighty Five Audio.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty delve into some wild Florida stories, including a woman's unusual weapon of choice—a walking cane with a secret blade, a Disney hack that went hilariously awry, and a drug dealer caught with her stash in a bag labeled "Definitely Not Full of Drugs." The duo then presents a special 'Mad Lib' reading, followed by the chilling story of two men who terrorized an entire nation with a mobile sniper station. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

Today on bonus edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast we are dropping a special episode in addition to this week's episode with Brendan Wayne. Our guest today is Ben Model who in addition to being a silent film accompanist, is also the archivist for the estates of Edie Adams and Ernie Kovacs. We spoke to Ben today because (drum doll please) (Add drumroll)*, on Ernie's birthday, Thursday January 23 at 7pm EST, we will be screening the previously lost, final episode of the Ernie Kovacs gameshow Take a Good Look on the YouTube channel of Clown Jewels. And if you tune in, join the live commentary with Ben and host Josh Mills, the son of Edie Adams and grand poo bah of the Ernie Kovacs estate. The very next day, on Friday January 24, Clown Jewels is releasing a brand new, Ernie Kovacs album of previously unreleased material from his radio show entitled Mayhem in the AM: The Lost Radio Comedy of Ernie Kovacs on all digital outlets. Both these projects are years in the making and we can't wait to share this with both our podcast fans as well as Ernie

In this episode, FMOFM showrunner Luke West surprises hosts Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty with a special event: "FMOFM Health Checkup - THE ULTIMATE GAME SHOW." Join the fun as the hosts take on special Florida-themed editions of Jeopardy, The Newlywed Game, Name 100 People, and Deal or No Deal. FMOFM will return to its regular release format on January 23, 2025. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to explore the legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

In this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty pay tribute to a show that inspired them over six years ago: How It Obviously Ends. Your favorite Florida Man hosts dive deep into the latest M. Night Shyamalan movie, Trap. Showrunner baby Luke selects a "halfway point" in the film for the boys to pause and share their predictions on how they think it will end. Stay tuned for the hilarious conclusion in one of Florida Men on Florida Man's longest episodes to date. FMOFM will return to its regular release format on January 23, 2025. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to explore the legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty wish you a very Happy New Year! In this episode, the boys dive into their favorite happenings of 2024, including: Drones over New Jersey Dads who can't stop passing gas A local man driving the ladies wild on the Nextdoor app Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to explore the legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website at www.fmofm.com.

Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty are joined by nearly the entire FMOFM team to bring you their best Christmas special yet! First, the ladies of the show, Alyna Francine Keim and Payton Ward, discuss their favorite Florida Man holiday headlines. Next, the hosts are joined by none other than Santa Claus (Jordan Blalock), who reads some of his favorite holiday hate mail. After Santa's visit, it's time for a quiz led by Josh, featuring Wayne versus Jamie Clemens. Last but not least, baby Luke teams up with Michael Delgado and Christian Suddreth to complete the 2024 Christmas movie tier list. Stick around until the end to hear the entire cast read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to explore the legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

On this special "oopsiesode," Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty bring you nothing but Florida Man headlines submitted by you, the listener. Join us next week for our 2024 Christmas Special! Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to explore the legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com.

On this special two part episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty are joined by featured guest, Christian Suddreth.  The guys comb through some hilarious listener mail before settling in to hear multiple accounts of UFO / UAP sightings and up-close and personal alien encounters.  @christiansuddreth (Part 1: Allergies & Aliens, aired last week!)  Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to explore the legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com

On this special two part episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty are joined by featured guest, Christian Suddreth.  The boys discuss how one Florida man escaped a horde of killer bees, while another Florida man ruined Thanksgiving by pulling out a sword and threatening the guests.   The guys also comb through some hilarious listener mail before settling in to hear multiple accounts of UFO / UAP sightings and up-close and personal alien encounters.  (Part 2: Bees and Beyblades, will air next week!) Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to explore the legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com

On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty dive into a dispute between a witch and a mermaid, help baby Luke sort through a few of his "Hot Takes," and uncover the story of Joseph "Bum" Farto, the voodoo-practicing fire chief of Key West. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to explore the legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit our website: www.fmofm.com  

Today on another encore edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking with….host Josh Mills. Yes, on this episode, our 100th, we somehow wrangled guest Daisy Torme, daughter of singer Mel Torme and actress Janette Scott to be a guest host as part of this special episode.  In fact, it was because of this podcast that we reconnected with Daisy and her brother James Torme months prior which led to a few lunches, quite a few laughs and much merriment. So when we were thinking of what to do for our 100th episode, it seemed pretty simple as to who we'd like to mix things up with. Daisy was kind enough to slip behind the proverbial desk and guest host the podcast and interview the host about his life. What a concept. Daisy was terrific in her newfound role as we discussed family connections, Josh's mom's, Edie Adams career, celebrities connections we had in common, family music publishing and a whole lot more. It's also safe to say that Josh had a good time as guest. Because, after all who doesn't have the “Enough about me, what about me?” syndrome? So we touched on quite a bit that maybe in prior episodes we danced around but didn't fully explain. Here, on this episode – we do. So please enjoy this latest encore episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast this American Thanksgiving week 2024 and remember, everyone has a story. Even the host.  Another child of a celebrity, interviewed by another child of a celebrity. With a twist. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast.

On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss the life and legend of Black Beard the Pirate.  Black Beard, also known as Edward Teach, terrorized the coast of Florida during the early 1700s.  The boys also cover your favorite Florida man headlines and share some hilarious listener submitted emails.    Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to discuss legends, lore, and history from the craziest state in the union, Florida.  To learn more about the show, visit our website. www.fmofm.com

On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss how one Florida man swam across a swamp, fought off an alligator and journeyed three more days before returning home.  They also discuss the origins of various Florida 'slang words' including the phrase "Jiffy Feet"   Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to discuss legends, lore, and history from the craziest state in the union, Florida.  To learn more about the show, visit our website. www.fmofm.com

On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss how 537 Floridians decided the fate of America's future in the year 2000.  The boys also cover how one Florida Man hacked Disney's menu system and another Florida Man was attacked by two separate sharks at the same beach, but a decade apart.    Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to discuss legends, lore, and history from the craziest state in the union, Florida.  To learn more about the show, visit our website. www.fmofm.com

Welcome to another bonus edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast. Today we bring you something a little different. Just for fun. On Saturday September 28th and Sunday the 29th, 2024 the good folks at the VideoFest in Dallas presented Devo's Gerald Casale with the Ernie Kovacs award. Since the 1997, Bart Weiss and the Video Association of Dallas has given out a (semi) annual Ernie Kovacs award with the help of Edie Adams and since her passing in 2009, her son, Rarified Heir Podcast host Josh Mills. Past recipients include Joel Hodgson, Paul Reubens, Amy Sedaris, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Mike Judge, George Schlatter, Kevin McDonald & Dave Foley of Kids in the Hall, Al Franken, Martin Mull, Michael Nesmith and more. Thank you to Kyle Riche for recording the event, Bart Weiss and the VideoFest in Dallas Texas for holding an Ernie Kovacs award annually, Gerald Casale for being such an Ernie Kovacs fan, Jeff Winner for making this event happen, the good folks at the Texas Theater, DJ George Gimarc, all the VideoFest volunteers and everyone who has attended any of the Kovacs Awards through the years. So Rarified Heir Podcast fans, this is not your typical episode, but we thought you all might want to hear some of what happened that weekend. And here it is.

On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss how one Florida Man offered up his toes on Craigslist! They also have some of the FMOFM team (Jesse Nieman, Justin Kilgore and Jordan Westberg) share some of their personal haunting tales as the boys celebrate the end of October!   Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to discuss legends, lore, and history from the craziest state in the union, Florida.  To learn more about the show, visit our website. www.fmofm.com

Welcome to another bonus edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast. Today we bring you something a little different. Just for fun. On Saturday September 28th and Sunday the 29th, 2024 the good folks at the VideoFest in Dallas presented Devo's Gerald Casale with the Ernie Kovacs award. Since the 1997, Bart Weiss and the Video Association of Dallas has given out a (semi) annual Ernie Kovacs award with the help of Edie Adams and since her passing in 2009, her son, Rarified Heir Podcast host Josh Mills. Past recipients include Joel Hodgson, Paul Reubens, Amy Sedaris, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Mike Judge, George Schlatter, Kevin McDonald & Dave Foley of Kids in the Hall, Al Franken, Martin Mull, Michael Nesmith and more. Thank you to Kyle Riche for recording the event, Bart Weiss and the VideoFest in Dallas Texas for holding an Ernie Kovacs award annually, Gerald Casale for being such an Ernie Kovacs fan, Jeff Winner for making this event happen, the good folks at the Texas Theater, DJ George Gimarc, all the VideoFest volunteers and everyone who has attended any of the Kovacs Awards through the years. So Rarified Heir Podcast fans, this is not your typical episode, but we thought you all might want to hear some of what happened that weekend. And here it is.

On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty take the entire team to spend the night at a haunted house where terrible things have happened.  Join the boys as they explore parts of the mansion where real murders have taken place and even venture upstairs to the forbidden third floor.    Video experience at Youtube.com/floridamen   Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to discuss legends, lore, and history from the craziest state in the union, Florida.  To learn more about the show, visit our website. www.fmofm.com

Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to J.D. Lobue Jr., son of television director & at one time budding sunshine pop musician J.D. Lobue Sr. We reached out to J.D. Jr., after reading an article in a fantastic music magazine called Ugly Things about a band from the 1960s called The Gordian Knot. While reading the article, the name J.D. Lobue came up and host Josh Mills immediately thought, “That MUST be the father of my former little league baseball teammate!” After all, Lobue isn't Smith, it's a pretty unique name. With a little bit more research, we discovered our hunch was correct, it was the same person. As we dug a little further, we realized that not only was Sr. a member of The Gordian Knot, but was also a well-known television director whose credits included multiple credits for iconic American shows like Soul Train, Soap, It's A Living, Herman's Head, Dharma and Greg and so many more. There were also credits for shows that didn't make it like Norman Lear's All's Fair, Amanda's By The Sea, Comedy Zone, You Take The Kids and more. So on this episode, we get into the weeds on what it was like in the booth watching your dad direct Soul Train and how your dad kept it together when things didn't go right on the set of Soap. We also discuss meeting the great Madeline Kahn, how he channeled The Bad News Bears Tanner as a member of the Dodgers at Studio City National Little League, iconic TV director Jay Sandrich, the jazz fusion band The Crusaders, sitting in Archie Bunker's chair on the All in the Family set, playing tennis at Mel Torme's house and much more. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast and everyone has a story. Take a listen.

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/670   Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, FishHound Expeditions, TroutRoutes, Angler's Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors       Josh Mills, a seasoned expert from the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers team, as well as a board member of the Wild Steelhead Coalition and an accomplished steelhead fly tier, is set to guide us through the Clearwater River and public waters and lands. Today, you'll learn how to adjust your reel technique for enhanced stealth. We'll also provide an update on the status of the Lower Snake River dams and their current developments. Additionally, you'll discover what a public lands yard sale entails. Moreover, we'll analyze a significant western stream to improve your success on the water this year. Together, we'll delve deep into the topics of steelhead fishing and conservation. Let's begin our journey. Episode Chapters with Josh Mills on Public Waters and Lands 3:19 - We talk about our top destinations for steelhead fishing. Josh feels fortunate to fish in local rivers like the Clearwater and Salmon, but he reminisces about a memorable trip to the Skeena region in 2012 and plans to return in 2025. He also dreams of fishing in Northern California, inspired by historical figures in the steelhead community. 12:15 - Josh discusses his fishing strategy, focusing on the Clearwater River. He fishes the Clearwater from August through September, as fish from different basins, including the Snake and Grand Ronde Rivers, seek the cold water as a thermal refuge. He notes the Clearwater can be a challenging but rewarding river to fish. Once the thermal block breaks, fish often return to the Snake River, and Josh shifts his focus to the Grand Ronde system. 16:11 - We ask Josh for advice on fly patterns for steelhead fishing on the Deschutes River in October. He responds by emphasizing the unpredictable nature of steelhead fishing, suggesting that success often depends on the angler's confidence and intuition rather than specific fly patterns. He explains that steelhead are curious and might bite at almost anything due to aggression, predatory instincts, or curiosity. 23:31 - We dig into his involvement with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) and the Wild Steelhead Coalition. He initially got involved by running fundraisers and joining the board of the latter, which led him deeper into conservation efforts. He started volunteering with BHA in 2015, an organization dedicated to protecting public lands and waters in North America. Josh felt compelled to protect these lands, recognizing their importance for recreation and conservation. 28:57 - We get into the complexities of public land and water access laws in the United States, particularly focusing on differences between states. Josh elaborates on the varied stream access laws across states, highlighting how states like Washington, Idaho, and Montana have more permissive laws, while Colorado and Utah face significant challenges. 42:37 - We discuss Josh's experiences and growth in fly fishing. Josh emphasizes the continuous nature of learning and improving in fishing. He talks about the technical skills involved, such as casting and line management, and how observing skilled anglers like Brian Chou and others has inspired him. Josh admires their proficiency in handling challenging conditions and accurately predicting fish locations. Josh acknowledges that despite trying to replicate the techniques of skilled anglers, there are subtle differences in execution that impact results. He emphasizes the importance of learning from others and adapting various techniques, such as transitioning between different fly lines. 45:58 - We compare fishing the Clearwater River versus in the Deschutes. Josh highlights the former's larger size, which offers more room for casting and allows for different fishing techniques. He notes that unlike the Deschutes, where sun orientation impacts fishing strategies, the Clearwater allows for dry line fishing throughout winter. He also mentions the genetic traits of Clearwater fish that make them more likely to rise through the water. Additionally, he compares the river sizes and flow variability, explaining how the Clearwater's dam-controlled nature affects fishing conditions. Despite the challenges, Josh appreciates the unique fishing opportunities both rivers offer, with each having its own "secrets" and characteristics. 49:07 - Josh gives some valuable tips on fishing for steelhead in Clearwater. He suggests visiting the Red Shed Fly Shop for advice and emphasizes the importance of focusing on manageable sections of large rivers. He explains that understanding where fish rest and conserving energy is crucial. For rods, Josh notes that it varies with the season. He enjoys using a 15-foot rod with a 60-foot line but adapts his technique based on conditions. 54:39 - We discuss the dynamics of fly fishing, particularly focusing on the experience of fishing with highly skilled casters. Josh admits he is an average caster but values learning from experts like Calvin Fuller, and Brian Chou, who demonstrate exceptional skill and understanding of the craft. He recounts experiences at a steelhead camp, highlighting how observing and learning from others is invaluable. 58:30 - Josh shares his passion for tying steelhead flies, which he considers his favorite due to their intricate construction. He emphasizes the importance of learning from various resources and incorporating techniques from different fly-tying experts to develop his unique style. Josh ties steelhead flies year-round, but also enjoys crafting flies for warm-water fish like smallmouth bass. He admits he doesn't enjoy tying dry flies unless they involve fun materials like foam. While he can tie Catskill-style flies, he prefers tying streamers and relishes the opportunity to learn new techniques, such as tying flat wings for striped bass or preparing flies for exotic fishing trips, which he finds particularly rewarding. 1:01:29 - He talks about the Wild Steelhead Coalition. Josh explains that the organization is mainly volunteer-run, with one small contractor. Despite its size, the coalition is highly effective in advocating for steelhead conservation, engaging in fundraising, public education, and advocacy efforts. Josh mentions a recent significant article in the Seattle Times that highlights their work, illustrating the coalition's impact despite its resources. 1:05:20 - We briefly talk about the status and future of the Snake River dams. Josh emphasizes the ongoing efforts to educate and build coalitions regarding the dams, expressing that everyone affected should be considered. He highlights the historical use of the dams for barge traffic and the declining export traffic on the river. He mentions recent news indicating salmon are passing above dam sites for the first time in a century, suggesting the potential benefits of dam removal on salmon populations. 1:08:23 - We ask Josh about that time when he worked at a radio after college.  1:13:08 - Josh shares that he used to play baseball as a pitcher.    Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/670  

On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty tell ghost stories and host stories! Every October, the Florida Men on Florida Man show gets spooky! Enjoy Florida Man headlines and listener-submitted haunts!    Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to discuss legends, lore, and history from the craziest state in the union, Florida.  To learn more about the show, visit our website. www.fmofm.com

Today on Part Two of another encore episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we continue our conversation with guest Peter Ackerman, son of actor Elinor Donahue & television executive Harry Ackerman. We covered a lot of ground on part one but on this episode, we dig deep into things like how insanely loyal Star Trek fans are as we discuss fan conventions and their lasting impact on both celebrities and attending fans. In fact, both Peter and host Josh Mills played the role of dutiful sons, chaperoning and being the ‘money person' at celebrity conventions their mothers attended. It was a bonding moment. We also discuss forgotten Los Angeles restaurants, the Los Angeles Rams and how they connect to Bewitched, music videos from Peter Frampton and Aerosmith, the soap opera Days of Our Lives, the film Pretty Woman & Peter's current career which might surprise you. We jammed a lot into this episode and the last one as well and Peter was a lively and willing participant to discuss his life, growing up the child of a celebrity. In fact, you can read more about it in his new book, Mom, Dad, Me, and Classic TV - Growing Up with Classic Television's Harry Ackerman and Elinor Donahue – out now! So get ready, here comes part two of our conversation with Peter Ackerman. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast and everyone has a story.

On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss the disastrous "Bridgerton Event" that took place in Detroit, Michigan.  In the Icebreaker, Josh tells the story about his visit to a fancy deli, and Wayne tells the story about his teenage trip to "Rock the Universe." In the story section, the boys discuss the most dangerous lake in Florida, Lake Monroe.    Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to discuss legends, lore, and history from the craziest state in the union, Florida.  To learn more about the show, visit our website. www.fmofm.com

On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss one of the most haunted locations in Florida, the historic Haile House located in Gainesville.  People were sacrificed (supposedly) and the walls would "speak to visitors".  If you love spooky stories you will love this one.  The boys also cover their favorite Florida man headlines and share Halloween tips.    Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to discuss legends, lore, and history from the craziest state in the union, Florida.  To learn more about the show, visit our website. www.fmofm.com

On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss some of Florida's most extreme festivals (by the way, cooter = turtle). The boys also cover your favorite Florida man headlines and are roasted by longtime intern Audrey.     Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to discuss legends, lore, and history from the craziest state in the union, Florida.  To learn more about the show, visit our website. www.fmofm.com

On this episode, Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, and special guest, Michael Delgado discuss how one Florida town was home to vampires, wild west duels, and a testing site for chemical weapons.    Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to discuss legends, lore, and history from the craziest state in the union, Florida.  To learn more about the show, visit our website. www.fmofm.com

On this episode, Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, and special guest, Jamiethy Clemmons discuss how the entire state of Florida is one large burial ground.  Could this be the reason why our state is so weird?  The boys also cover your favorite Florida Man headlines and take a quiz on the year 1993.  Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to discuss legends, lore, and history from the craziest state in the union, Florida.  To learn more about the show, visit our website. www.fmofm.com

On this episode, Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, and special guest, Christian Suddreth discuss how one Florida theme park had a staged hanging, an elephant on the interstate and daily wild monkey attacks.  The boys also cover your favorite Florida Man headlines and share stories about embarrassing doctors visits.  Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast uses comedy to discuss legends, lore, and history from the craziest state in the union, Florida.  To learn more about the show, visit our website. www.fmofm.com