Podcast appearances and mentions of Ron Popeil

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watch the video below! listen to the podcast below! Chop-o-Matic. Veg-o-Matic. Dial-o-Matic. Smokeless Ashtray. Spray-On Hair. Mr. Microphone. Pocket Fisherman. These are just a few of the handy, dandy, kitschy, quirky products from the genius mind of one man… Ron Popeil (ok, that’s not entirely true. I’ll explain later) but what IS true is that Ron Popeil’s name is permanently etched into history as the man who could sell ice cubes to eskimos and produce the perfect gadget to make them with as well as being the founder and face of… RONCO! And THIS is THAT story! Time to Set it! Forget it! And Let’s step into the FUN HOUSE! Hello and welcome to the Dandy Fun House Video Show, Podcast and Blog! I’m your host Neil Dandy and this is where we bring you the best in retromatic pop culture, toys and games and all the fun stuff! And what could be more fun than throwing back to the crazy, clever, quirky and classic as-seen-on-tv products from the legendary Ron Popeil and his namesake company RONCO!? BUT FIRST! I want to tell you all about our amazing DANDY FUN HOUSE T-SHIRTS! They are the perfect attire for singing into your Mr. Microphone or relaxing pond-side with your Pocket Fisherman and best of all they are 100 percent cool-o-matic! But wait! There’s more! Buy one t-shirt and get a second one for ZERO DOLLARS OFF! Just visit the Dandy Fun Shop at the Dandy Fun House website at dandyfunhouse.com and Order yours today! Oh and while you’re there, be sure to check out our new designs like GORILLATUDE, BODY BY DONUTS, MAYPOP TIRES, LED ROBSTER and more! They make great Christmas gifts! Just get to the Dandy Fun Shop at the Dandy Fun House website at dandyfunhouse.com today! THE STORY OF RON POPEIL AND RONCO! Ok! RONCO! It’s impossible to tell you the story of RONCO without also bringing you the story of its founder and pitch-man-in-chief, Ron Popeil. You may remember Ron as recently as the 2000s selling kitchen gadgets on tv, but his more amusing products stem from the 1980s,70s and from Ronco’s founding in the 1960s. But to really po-peel back the curtain on the iconic RONCO and the man who started it all, Ron Popeil, we need to go back farther! MUCH FARTHER! The year: 1935. A little jewish boy named Ronald Milton Popeil was brought kicking and screaming into a world of many wonders to a mother named Julia and a father named Samuel Popeil who was an inventor and manufacturer of household products. Not much is known about the early life of Ronald Milton except that his parents divorced at a very young age and he went to live with his grandparents in Florida because… that's where grandparents live. Samuel Popeil But in 1952 at the age of 17, Ronald went to work at his father Samuel and Uncle Raymond's manufacturing facility, Popeil Brothers in Chicago, Illinois selling kitchen gadgets in the street markets. He was a natural and claims to have made over a $1000 per week before heading off to college for a whirlwind 6 months of higher education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, paid for by his sales earnings but quickly ditched college to go back to earning money with the Popeil Brothers marketing his father’s inventions The Chop-O-Matic, the Veg-O-Matic and the Dial-O-Matic. That's right! In fact, many of the most iconic and soon-to-be Ronco products were actually invented by Ron's father Samuel and already had millions of sales before Ronco was ever even conceived! But the products had a problem! In order for salesmen to conduct their demonstrations, because the products were so efficient at what they did, they had to carry around an obscene amount of vegetables everywhere they went! So Ron’s big solution was to film the products in action and broadcast it to the world as television commercials which were surprisingly more cost effective than anyone in the Popeil Brothers company ever imagined! POCKET FISHERMAN In 1963, the senior Popeil, Samuel knocked it out of the park again and straight into the rivers, lakes, ponds, streams and seas (if you're bold enough) inventing the one and only POCKET FISHERMAN! Samuel thought up the concept for the Pocket Fisherman after almost putting his eye out with the end of a full-sized fishing pole. This was instead, a fishing pole you could put in your pocket (unless you're wearing skinny jeans). Inside the handle was a miniature tackle box including hooks, lines and sinkers! You can still buy the Pocket Fisherman today at Ronco.com and the modern version can even extend to become a full-sized fishing pole! BIRTH OF RONCO! Success Out of the Gate! Mel Korey, co-founder of Ronco Ron continued working for his father until the mid-1960's when he decided to branch out on his own along with a brilliant friend he met during his brief stint in college, Mel Korey and establish the now-historic company known as RONCO in 1964. He continued to distribute his father's products but also brought on goods from other manufacturers like the Ronco Spray Gun. This was a nozzle that turned an ordinary garden hose into a high pressure spray gun which also incorporated various tablets for different purposes like soap for washing surfaces, wax for your car and insecticides and herbicides for insect and weed control. The genius behind the product was that once the consumer purchased the nozzle, they would continue to come back and spend money for the consumable tablets long after the initial sale. With the help of some late-night television commercials, guaranteed-sale promise to the retailers (meaning Ronco agreed to buy back any merchandise that didn't sale) and “trade support marketing” meaning that the retailers would receive the added promotional benefit of having their store listed in the television ads, the Ronco Spray Gun sold almost 1 million units within 4 years. An undeniable success right out of the gate! RONCO GETS HOSED! For the first decade of Ronco's existence, the company did not offer a single product over $20 and the vast majority were under $10. This was their niche in the marketplace. But over half their revenue in the late 60s didn't come from a kitchen gadget or any sort of quirky novelty item, but instead came from pantyhose of all things! London Aire Hosiery to be exact, with Ron Popeil himself on late night tv commercials doing what he did best, conducting a master class in salesmanship! You see, these pantyhose were guaranteed in writing not to run. So Ron put them to the test with a scouring pad, nail file, scissors and a lit cigarette to prove that these pantyhose would indeed not run! This increased Ronco's gross sales in 1969 to over $14 million! RONCO GOES PUBLIC! In 1969 Ronco decided to go public under the moniker of Ronco Teleproducts selling 22 percent of its shares for $5.5 million. The following year they raised an additional ¾ of a million dollars selling even more shares on the American Stock Exchange. THEN CAME THE 70s! The 1970s and 80s are largely considered to be Ronco's heyday and with good reason. This is the era in which they were firmly sewn into the fabric of American pop culture with their unique and never-ending parade of quirky as-seen-on-tv gadgets! Like the Miracle Broom, Miracle Brush, Glass Froster, The Roller Measure, the Salad Spinner and a whole lot more! BUT THE DECADE ACTUALLY STARTED WITH A DIFFERENT KIND OF HIT! MURDER FOR HIRE! 1972 included an absolutely bizarre occurrence in the world of the Popeil family but unfortunately, this was neither cool, quirky nor amusing in any way! Samuel Popeil's estranged wife, Eloise (not Ron's mother) whom had separated from him in 1965 had run off to California, met a new boyfriend, Dan Ayers and together they attempted to put a hit out on Samuel offering tens of thousands of dollars to two of Mr. Ayers' coworkers who ultimately got cold feet, went to Samuel Popeil himself and divulged the murder-for-hire plot to him. This resulted in the arrest and conviction of both Dan and Eloise who were sentenced to just one to five years in prison. Eloise ended up serving only 19 months, was awarded a quarter of a million dollar divorce settlement in 1976 and then even more bizarrely Samuel and Eloise remarried several years later (this according to an article by the Daily Pilot.) SMOKELESS ASHTRAY! Ron’s first invention! 1974 found Ron Popeil keeping himself busy with an invention of his own: The Smokeless Ashtray. This was an ashtray with a built-in vacuum that would suck smoke in, route it through a charcoal filter and exhaust out clean(er) air. Then you had the Inside-the-Shell Egg Scrambler which featured a slightly bent pointed pin on a base that you would insert into the bottom of a whole egg through the shell. The pin would then spin inside the egg, whisking the contents. MR. MICROPHONE AMPLIFIES AMERICA! In 1978 Mr. Microphone was unleashed upon the world allowing anybody to amplify their voice over a common radio. The tv commercial became a pop culture mainstay and even featured Ron's daughter in a car full of hooligans using Mr. Microphone to cat call women on the street as they drove by broadcasting over their car radio. It was a very different time! And the kitschy, quirky products rained from Ronco practically nonstop during this era with the Bottle and Jar Cutter, Rhinestone and Stud Setter, The Record Vacuum where you would place a vinyl record into a slot and this device would spin it while brushing the dust and supposedly static from it. Personally I would NEVER put one of my records into this thing! RONCO RECORDS And speaking of records! Ronco also went wild with their own record label releasing mainly compilations of hit songs giving K-Tel a run for their money! With all this combined by the time 1980 rolled around, Ronco's gross sales had reached almost $37 million! But then Ronco made a fatal mistake with the release of the Clean-Aire Machine. This was basically the Smokeless Ashtray on steroids and was one of the early home air cleaners on the market. I say “one of” because there were others with similar products such as Remington and Norelco whom Ronco vastly underestimated. Simultaneously they grossly overmanufactured for the 1983 Christmas season and got burned by the retailers on their “guaranteed sale” policy forcing them to buy back over two thirds of the inventory they placed into stores. RONCO DECLARES BANKRUPTCY! It was also during this time, the price of television commercials sharply rose and to make matters worse a $15 million line of revolving credit was called in by Ronco's bank forcing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy which soon turned into a Chapter 7 and Ronco was 86'd right out of business practically overnight. BUT RON! (who did not declare personal bankruptcy himself) repurchased the inventory from the bank and continued under a new partnership agreement with one of Ronco's top salesmen, Malcolm Sherman. Together they focused on selling off the inventory of the Clean-Aire Machine and the Electric Food Dehydrator before parting ways in the late 80s. Sherman received full rights to the Clean-Aire Machine while Ron took over Ronco once again along with full ownership of the Electric Food Dehydrator. And by taking over, I mean he slipped into semi-retirement for the remainder of the 80s going back to his roots and demonstrating products at street markets once again. AGE OF THE INFOMERCIAL! Fast forward to 1991: Ron Popeil got the television bug once again signing an agreement with the USA Direct Shopping Channel owned by Fingerhut where he would go on to sell 200,000 of his Electric Food Dehydrators. It was the new age of the infomercial and Mr. Popeil was once again right there in his element which set the stage for his new company, Ronco Inventions. He also had a new line of products like the absolutely weird Spray-On Hair (GLH Formula #9 Hair System) which I desperately tried to find for this episode to no avail as it was discontinued long ago. I was seriously going to have someone spray hair onto my head. It would have been amazing! The other products during this time were the wildly successful Automatic Pasta Maker which spawned a flurry of patent lawsuits but ultimately Ronco Inventions was allowed to continue selling it. AUTOBIOGRAPHY In 1995, Ron Popeil at 60 years old, released his autobiography “Salesman of the Century” which he toured the United State promoting. SHOWTIME ROTISSERIE AND BARBECUE OVEN! Then came what was to be pretty much Ronco Inventions' last big hit in 1998: The Showtime Rotisserie and Barbeque Oven selling more than 2.5 million units for a total of over $400 million by the year 2001. SALE OF RONCO In 2018, Ron Popeil decided it was finally time to put his beloved Ronco under new stewardship and sold the company to Fi-Tek VII, Inc. for a whopping $55 million. The new ownership promptly changed the name of the company to Ronco Corp but Popeil remained involved as a consultant overseeing inventions and sales and continuing to personally promote products on television. DEATH OF RON POPEIL Sadly on July 28, 2021, Master Marketer of the Century Ron Popeil passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. No cause of death was officially given but secondary family members reportedly stated that he had been admitted to the hospital a day earlier with a brain hemorrhage. He was 86 years old and left behind a legacy of American cultural influence on a level that very few could ever hope to achieve. Mr. Ron Popeil, the DANDY FUN HOUSE SALUTES YOU! And THAT'S the story of Ron Popeil and his legendary company RONCO! 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As we have been studying “The Church God Loves,” we have already seen what kind of church captures God's heart. As we resume our study, there is something more to uncover. I want to remind you of Ron Popeil, the father of infomercials, who famously said, “But wait, there is more!” That phrase fits perfectly here. As we move forward in 1 Thessalonians, we uncover more phrases and beliefs we need to embody. As we look at them, we must ask ourselves, “Lord, am I that kind of person? Am I helping my church family become that kind of church?”

Iowa callers have their singing voices critiqued live by voice trainer to the stars Lisa Popeil, who gives tips on how anyone can learn to sing better. Lisa is the sister of infomercial king Ron Popeil. Her website is https://www.popeil.com. Then at 31:04 University of Iowa professor Kenneth Phillips talks about the importance of music in schools & that any young person can be turned into a singer. These are from 1997. All Winzenburg on the Weekends shows are on YouTube @SWinzenburg.

Please turn off your cellphones and prepare to take a dive into the four color pages of spooky funny books, except writ large and holiday tinged on the TV screens in all our hearts and minds. Join us as we fire poker our way back to June of 1989 for this Christmas horror Episode starring Mary Ellen Trainor, Larry Drake, and Marshall Bell, directed by Robert Zemeckis. Together, we meet the Ron Popeil of podcasting, live a life time in a split second, and just generally have a fun time in this extra special bonus holiday themed present in the wrapping of a Commentary!

Ron Popeil, inventor of The Pocket Fisherman, the Amazing Smokeless Ashtray, and the Inside-The-Shell Egg Scrambler, was (satirically) awarded an Ignoble Award for Consumer Engineering on 7th November, 1993. But the ‘Infomercial King' had spun an enviable career from his talent for selling; from humble beginnings shilling vegetable choppers on the shop floor of Woolworth's to establishing Ronco, a $55 million ‘As Seen On TV' company that eventually went bankrupt.  In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly consider Popeil's pathological hatred of runny egg whites and reveal an award-winning way to collect samples of whale snot. But wait, there's more! They also talk about the magic price point for Popeil's inventions. It's just $19.99, so ACT QUICKLY... Further Reading: • Popeil interviewed by CBS Sunday Morning (2000): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdLyKjKH_II • ‘All Ronco Product Commercials (Internal Reel)' (1970s-1980s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfcIPuvZE9I • Homepage of the Ignoble Awards: https://www.improbable.com/ This episode first aired in 2021 Love the show? Support us!  Join 

What starts out as a lighthearted night of Halloween banter quickly turns into one of the strangest “haunted tech” moments we've ever had on Real Ghost Stories Online Live. Tony, Carol, and Todd are laughing about skeleton Santas, hoarding Amazon boxes, and even Ron Popeil infomercial costumes when suddenly… Carol's brand-new camera vanishes. Not misplaced. Not forgotten. Simply gone. That's when “Satan” himself checks in. Yes, really. What follows is a wild mix of horror-comedy: the devil claiming he took Carol's camera because he didn't want more light in the room, riffs about hell binge-watching Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, and surreal jokes about haunted electronics being used in Satan's sitcoms. This segment is everything that makes the show addictive: the creep factor of technology disappearing without explanation, the hilarity of the banter, and the unsettling thought that maybe, just maybe, something really did take that camera. If you love your paranormal with a side of absurd comedy, this one's for you. #GhostStories #HauntedTech #HalloweenChaos #ParanormalComedy #RealGhostStories #HauntedElectronics #ParanormalPodcast #SpookySeason #HauntedObjects #ParanormalHumor #HalloweenVibes Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

What starts out as a lighthearted night of Halloween banter quickly turns into one of the strangest “haunted tech” moments we've ever had on Real Ghost Stories Online Live. Tony, Carol, and Todd are laughing about skeleton Santas, hoarding Amazon boxes, and even Ron Popeil infomercial costumes when suddenly… Carol's brand-new camera vanishes. Not misplaced. Not forgotten. Simply gone. That's when “Satan” himself checks in. Yes, really. What follows is a wild mix of horror-comedy: the devil claiming he took Carol's camera because he didn't want more light in the room, riffs about hell binge-watching Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, and surreal jokes about haunted electronics being used in Satan's sitcoms. This segment is everything that makes the show addictive: the creep factor of technology disappearing without explanation, the hilarity of the banter, and the unsettling thought that maybe, just maybe, something really did take that camera. If you love your paranormal with a side of absurd comedy, this one's for you. #GhostStories #HauntedTech #HalloweenChaos #ParanormalComedy #RealGhostStories #HauntedElectronics #ParanormalPodcast #SpookySeason #HauntedObjects #ParanormalHumor #HalloweenVibes Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Mike, Bryan and Eric are joined by Maranda Perkins to discuss her recent experience aboard the Disney Wish. Plus, the return of Disney 2 Truths and a Lie.

Do you remember Ronco? If you watched any TV in the 70s or 80s, I'm betting you do. Perhaps you remember their founder and inventor, Ron Popeil. If neither of those rings true, you might recognize some of their products: the Veg-o-Matic, Pocket Fisherman, or Mr. Microphone. I was thinking about one of their products recently. I was in my kitchen and had an issue with a stuck lid on my Yeti tumbler. All the items in my junk drawer to open lids weren't working. At that point, I needed to see if I could still find a Cap Snaffler. I knew it could handle the task. Sadly, they're long out of production... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-6850baad9a516').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-6850baad9a516.modal.secondline-modal-6850baad9a516").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });

We're kicking things off with a holiday round of This or That. Gingerbread man or gingerbread house? Snow or not, on Christmas? Play along! Then, we dive into the world of Ron Popeil - infomercial legend and the man who convinced us that we needed to "set-it-and-forget-it" rotisserie oven. He sold dreams, products, and a whole lotta “but wait, there's more!” So grab your bagel and settle in for a wild ride through some of our infomercial memories. Infomemories!

Tonight is a very special episode of the Alliance Guys Podcast. This guest has been highly sought after for years. A man who wears many hats for Billy Corgan's National Wrestling Alliance. He puts Ron Popeil and Billy Mays to shame when it comes to being the ultimate pitchman! He is the man behind the amazing merchandise you can purchase at https://www.nationalwrestlingalliance.com/shop. He has been a manager, being the person who brought Jack Dane to the NWA. He was the guiding light behind The Ill Begotten. And has become one of the best color commentators in all of sports. Tonight we talk to the Dealz man, Danny Dealz. He gets longer than 15 seconds to talk about all things NWA. Plus we'll ask him about Tony Luciano, his foray into the sport of wrestling and how did he get so damn good at everything. Follow Danny Dealz on Social Media

The dawn of the home computer seemed to usher in the death of computing's networked past dominated by dumb terminals connected to mainframes, but a few visionaries foresaw a world in which the microcomputer technology invading millions of homes could be connected and the data networks already in consumer hands, such as cable TV and telephones, could usher in a new way of connecting people and distributing software. Our guest, Larry J. Dunlap, was one such pioneer. The company he cofounded, The Games Network almost brought that dream to the world but tragically came up short. Larry tells us of his early days as a musician, a recording entrepreneur, his entry into computing, the spectacular rise of The Games Network, its fall, and life after failure, his reinvention as an online game developer and today, as a novelist. A fascinating life as told by a true storyteller. Oh, and TV's Robin, Burt Ward, and D&D co-creator Dave Arnesson also play roles. Recorded: September 2022 Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbWVuZXdzcm9vbXRpbWVtYWNoaW5lLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz iOS: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/video-game-newsroom-time-machine And if you like what we are doing here at the podcast, don't forget to like us on your podcasting app of choice, YouTube, and/or support us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/VGNRTM Send comments on twitter @videogamenewsr2 Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vgnrtm Or videogamenewsroomtimemachine@gmail.com Links: If you can't see all the links, find them here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/larry-j-dunlap-108388905 https://larryjdunlap.com/ https://archive.org/details/Video_Games_Volume_1_Number_05_1983-02_Pumpkin_Press_US/page/n69/mode/2up https://www.discogs.com/artist/822821-Stark-Naked-And-The-Car-Thieves Replay August 19982, pg. 66 Gordon Walton Part 2 - EA - Origin https://www.patreon.com/posts/53726080 Gordon Walton Part 1 - Epyx - Konami - Harpoon - Gametek https://www.patreon.com/posts/52644122 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Arneson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pioneer_Corporation https://www.nytimes.com/1983/08/24/business/briefs-119250.html?searchResultPosition=1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halt_and_Catch_Fire_(TV_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burt_Ward https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Popeil http://imperialwars.com/ http://intelgames.com/ Copyright Karl Kuras  

In this "After School Special" Megan takes Lesley on a tour of infomercials from the 80s and beyond.  What treasures will they find? What can you still get online? What happens when you call an old 1-800 number?  Find out in this summer break brain bubble gum of nostalgia! PLEASE hang in there till minute 35!!! OMG! I just can't.  1-888-GEN-XPOD to share your 5 MInutes of Fame stories with us! Love us? Hate us? Let us know!  Want to continue the conversation?  Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Join the original Facebook group! GenX Women are Sick of Your Shit Tell us your own 5 MInutes of Fame story! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions Get your hands on our  MERCH!!! Get on the waiting list for  L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club  Featured Infomercials!  Phone Relief - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdDojNdM630 Popiel Pocket Fisherman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fh_YwAnv7w Auri car protecting "goo"  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lxXqWF5ra0&list=PLjhu9vRAiH3GnDqOTt5P34AVs2m7_uJM1 The Bullet Express - 8 minute meal machine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43VClzXOvg8 Ronco GLH Spray on Hair - "the babes are back!" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlbuUiWnlJc Mister Microphone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqIrzkPDtrk KTel - Hit Machine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE47PpZCE38&list=PLstZwD2dmTg7G5Z2ZkZ5kHpYUzpixXE0S Desperately Seeking Susan Jacket -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmqN8doiOr4 Corey Haim and Corey Feldman Call In - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QqhWFQLVh8    

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Florida Man did what?!? Why does your thumb turn green? Does anyone other than Jeff remember Ron Popeil? Stuff I Never Knew Trivia Game Show tests your knowledge with facts you may have never known before! Host Jeff Revilla welcomes three guests to play three rounds of high stakes trivia. My Guests Tonight are: Sara Bradford AKA SJ Childs https://sjchilds.org/ Chris Liguori Pub Trivia Exprience Podcast https://pubtriviaexperience.com/ Nico Pengin Creator - Gamer - Authorhttps://nicopengin.com/ Our Rounds Tonight are: ROUND 1: Florida Man True or False ROUND 2: Healthy Food Connections + NAME 5 ROUND 3: Buzzer Fighter Battle Round HOW AI VIEWED THIS EPISODE:If you'd like to create AI driven summaries from your audio content, check out Castmagic.io In the latest episode of Stuff I Never Knew, host Jeff Revilla started off by introducing the game show and his guests Sarah, Chris, and Nico. The first segment was a 'Florida Man' true or false game where guests took turns guessing the veracity of various outrageous Florida news headlines. Sarah answered correctly on her first attempt, followed by Chris and then Nico. Chris, a Florida native, managed to take a lead with three points in this round. Sarah kicks off Round 2, from Salt Lake City and talked about her show 'The SJ Child Show' which focuses on neurodiversity and special education. She went on to answer questions related to healthy food connections but struggled a bit. Chris discussed his show 'Pub Trivia Experience' and the expansion to a network that includes a series of podcasts. During his turn, Chris aced the healthy food connection questions. Nico, joining from snowy Boston, talked about his podcast 'Gamers Guide of Productivity' which looks at gamification and its application in real life. His questions in the game related to avocados and he eventually got the answer right. Round 3 continued with a video round where contestants had to buzz in and answer. Amelia Earhart and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu were correctly guessed by the contestants, but questions about Thomas Edison and a location with sand dunes were answered incorrectly. There were more questions about government, food, and movies. The hosts and guests engaged in playful banter, trying to guess the correct pronunciation of 'Mojave Desert'. The show drew to a close with another affirming round of participants' guesses. At the end, the participants were congratulated, with Jeff inviting the guests to share their contact information for listeners who may want to follow their shows. Throughout, the host navigated the game with the usual trivia questions interspersed with some lighthearted humor.    

I am Jack's 13th minute I start with Marla lighting her cigarette in slow motion during Seize the Day and I end with Jack watching Ron Popeil selling spray hair on late night TV. Hosts Bubbawheat and Lance Stanford discuss the David Fincher movie Fight Club one minute at a time. They are joined this week by guest Elwood Jones. Elwood can be found: Movies and Tea Asian Cinema Film Club From the Depths of DVD Hell Follow Bubbawheat: On ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter aka X⁠⁠ Follow Lance: On ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter aka X⁠⁠ Enter to win a copy of Fight Club 2 by sending a screenshot of a podcast review to FightClubMinute@gmail.com Produced by Bubbawheat Member of ⁠⁠Rabbit Hole Podcasts⁠⁠ Opening music by the No Corporation

SPECIAL: No, we're not back...yet...but we know we don't wanna leave you hangin'. So until our return on November 12th, we present to you Two of our "Phone-O-Rama" shows from behind the paywall. These two shows pay tribute to two long-time, beloved infomercial pitchmen. AFTER THE SHOW: We'll tell you our first 4 shows for Season 6 ALSO: Listen to the "Post Modern Art Podcast", partly b/c I did an interview with them, and I think you'll like it. SPONSORED BY: Dave's Archives Retrocirq And our Patrons

Compliance, maturity levels, edge computing Some people think the television phrase, “Set it and forget it” applies to Zero Trust. Today's discussion throws that notion out the window. The interview takes a deep dive into how an agency can move to a Zero Trust Architecture.  Three experts discuss compliance, maturity levels, and the role of edge computing. The conclusion is obvious: Zero Trust is a serious, constantly evolving methodology and federal leaders must take advantage of every resource possible to gain a thorough understanding of the process. Jennifer Franks from the GAO points out that Zero Trust is not a new concept and the federal government has all kinds of reference materials to support leaders. She lists information from DISA, NIST, the DoD as well as the OMB. She reminds listeners that there is a maturity model associated with Zero Trust change --  and leaders must be aware of revisions to these documents.  Jennifer reminds the audience of the recent upgrade to the DISA model that adds more maturity levels. Guidance is nice, but where to start? During the interview, Wayne Rogers talks about looking at your respective agency's situation and doing a gap analysis. Once that is complete, then one can set priorities.  For example, when he used this process, his agency identified a weakness in their VPN system.  He prototyped a transition to Secure Access Service Edge and then deployed it across the agency. Probably the best quote from this interview was provided by Akamai's Tony Lauro. He said, “Security has to work despite users.”  He is referring to the base concept behind Zero Trust – an automated system that can identify threats and provision resources with appropriate access levels that can have nothing to do with end users acting themselves.  Ron Popeil's catchphrase may work on television, but not in today's federal government.    Twitter:  @FedInsider LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/company/fedinsider/ Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/FedInsiderNews

In this episode, we dive deep into infomercials, unearthing some of the past's most popular (and forgotten) gems. We pay homage to the legendary Billy Mays and the unforgettable ShamWow guy, but the crown undoubtedly goes to the king of infomercials, Ron Popeil. Popeil's iconic products and catchphrases have left an indelible mark on television marketing from the Pocket Fisherman to the Showtime Rotisserie. But that's not all! We spice things up with a surprise celebrity game. We also delve into the intriguing showdown between famed skeptic James Randi and self-proclaimed psychic Uri Geller, exploring the battle of wits that captivated the world. And, as a special treat, we give you a sneak peek into our latest venture – inflatable underpants! Tune in now and prepare to be entertained!Too Much CGI is a podcast made for grown adolescents from the 1980s. You have found your tribe. Subscribe!Please review us - it would mean a lot! https://ratethispodcast.com/toomuchcgi Know someone who would like our show? Please share. We need your help to grow!Contact: Too Much CGI - The Podcast Tweet us at @TooMuchCGI Email us at www.toomuchcgi.com

The gospel of Matthew has a lot to say about Jesus.  And each thing we learn about him is even better than the last.  You could say that Matthew is the Ron Popeil of the New Testament.  We learn that Jesus is teacher.  But wait, there's more.  Jesus is a king.  But wait, there's more.  Jesus is a savior.  But wait.....!  This week, we talk about Jesus as our savior.  But what is Jesus saving us from?  The answer will surprise you.     

Master and Pupil discuss advances in robot hotness, dehydration, hacking spray sunblock, Taylor Swift merch, the debut of OOKA, having me at pumpkin spice, Ricky Jay's greatest trick, recent acquisitions, TV/DVD combos, an exclusive dinner event, the Sony CFD-V177, Ron Popeil, BedJets, the weight of an electric truck, and To Whom it May Concern.

IN THIS UPDATE: *A Tribute to Ron Popeil *A Change in the Lineup *We reveal This year's Charity for This year's Charity Episode But other than that, it's pretty much time filler.

James and Evan welcome in the lovely Jada as well as newcomer Brett. Topics include James new job back in NYC radio again, as well as the fact he's now shaving — exposing his classic buttchin. Plus, Evan is being aggressive as always including a baffling rat catching method — wait how much does the rat czar make? Plus some observations on Hollywood, Skip Bayless and people virtue signaling, as well as a Ron Popeil tribute: set it and forget it [EP415]

Jefferson Graham is a Manhattan Beach, California based writer-photographer, educator, and the host/producer of the travel photography series "Photowalks with Jefferson Graham", which streams on YouTube, Tubi and the Roku Network. I first met Jefferson the same day I met Frederick Van Johnson. I drove out to watch him record his Talking Tech podcast, a show he did for USA TODAY when he was one of their tech columnists.  His guests that day were Frederick and tech journalist Mark Gurman. Right away it was obvious that there was much more to Jefferson than just being a tech journalist and podcaster. His photography knowledge was front and center. Fast forward a good number of years and Jefferson is busier than ever. His popular PhotowalksTV newsletter marries tech/photo and travel in weekly installments. As an educator, he is an instructor and frequent speaker for the KelbyOne website (I have a discount code for a KelbyOne subscription on the Discount Codes Page). Jefferson has authored of nine books, including the recent Video Nation, a DIY Guide to Planning, Shooting and Sharing great Video, as well as tomes on infomercial king Ron Popeil, the late TV legend Aaron Spelling and a history of Sin City, Vegas: Live and In Person. He has written and/or photographed for a host of publications, including Rolling Stone, People, Us Weekly, the Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register, Easy Reader, Esquire and TV Guide. A working photographer, a writer, a podcast host, a video creator, and a darn good guitarist - and that is just the start of knowing my friend Jefferson Graham. On PhotowalksTV he takes viewers to wonderful places, from Southern California to great locations like Dana Point Morro Bay, Cannon Beach, Oregon, Port Townsend, Washington, Madrid, Lisbon, Paris and even all the way to Tokyo. I even had the pleasure of hosting Jefferson for one of his Photowalks series in my home town in Southern CA a few years ago, and it was a blast. I was born and raised here, and yet I learned so much by doing the walk with him. Recently I saw a post Jefferson did, where he talked about using nothing but an iPhone, a few of them actually, for his photowalk in Paris. That connected with me, because years ago I decided that I didn't want to be "that dad" on family vacations that made everyone stop while I took photos. Starting way back with the iPhone 6, all I have taken on trips is my phone. Have there been times I wished I had a "Real Cameras"? Sure, but overall the experience has been great. I decided to invite Jefferson on to talk about the pros and cons of mobile photography, often called iPhoneography, even though you could use any phone. Join all around creative Jefferson Graham and me as we chat about using nothing but a phone as your camera while traveling, on this episode of Behind the Shot. Connect with Jefferson Website: jeffersongraham.net Newsletter: jeffersongraham.substack.com YouTube: @photowalkstv Twitter: @jeffersongraham Instagram: @jeffersongraham Facebook: @jefferson.graham Jefferson's Podcast iPhone Photo Show: Spotify PhotowalksTV Paris Episode Photowalks in Paris: YouTube PhotowalksTV Episode with Steve Riverside California things to do (2020): YouTube Jefferson's Photographer Picks Russell Preston Brown: @dr_brown Christopher Michel: christophermichel.com | @chris_michel Jefferson's Fireworks Video Shown in the Show https://behindtheshot.tv/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Jefferson_Fireworks_Clip_1080.mp4

Attorney, Advisor, Patented Inventor, Founder & CEO. To say that Shanel Lindsay does a lot is an understatement. The creator and founder of Ardent, Shanel has given a way for thousands to create their own infused delights. A creative problem solver, Shanel has created a way to help cannabis consumers in a new way. While in Las Vegas for MjBizCon, I had the chance to speak with Shanel about Ardent, her latest invention, Billow, and more. Shanel is literally the Ron Popeil of cannabis. Listen to our full interview now.

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, Shawn is joined by a substitute co-host in film critic and friend of Paper Street, WGN Radio's own Blake Stubbs. They welcome to the program the stars of Paper Street Pictures' latest feature, BLOOD RELATIVES, actors Victoria Moroles (PLAN B, 'Teen Wolf', 'Never Have I Ever') and Noah Segan (BRICK, LOOPER, KNIVES OUT), who also wrote and directed the film. The actors talk about their backgrounds, careers, and all about their vampire road trip dramedy – the challenges, the joy of collaborating, and the fun they/the village had making the picture, which is on Shudder as of November 22nd! Plus, an entertaining round of 'Rapid Fire 15' with the guests, Billy Joel, Prince, Ron Popeil, the Korean baseball-playing gorilla movie MR. GO, and more! For more on this and previous episodes, including show notes and links, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

Join AJ and Alex for another episode of Opt In! Learn about the how and why of cadence customization in 6.5 minutes. Ron Popeil would be terrible at writing sales cadences

Can you guess this week's topic here at the Overlap Podcast? Now, we recognize this week's topic might be one that you're unfamiliar with, something that is seldom talked about or referenced, and therefore might be a smidge esoteric and out there - yes, you guessed it, it's the "Always Be Closing" scene from David Mamet's play/movie "Glengarry Glenross" so get ready because "Coffee is for closers." Take that, Jack Lemmon. Yeah ... nah, that's not this week's topic. This is a family podcast and that particular scene has more versions of the F word in a seven-minute period than you would have thought possible - even the seldom-used gerundial version. (We'll pause while you look that up ... Chuck Mangione's "Feels So Good" starts playing). No, this week's topic with our boys Sid and Keith is a mid-year check-in on our Year of Setting Goals that we began in earlier episodes. Our boys will talk at you about quarterly reviews and their necessity in business for staying on top of things year-round; your business is not the Ronco Showtime Rotisserie and BBQ - you can't just "Set it and forget it" (unless you're the ghost of legendary infomercial king Ron Popeil and you're listening to this week's episode ... in which case, we'd love to have you be a guest on the show and would gladly provide a medium for you to conduit through if needed). To keep us on task and from figuring out how to send a guest spot ask to someone who has ceased to be, we'll use as our text this week the seminal business text "Who Moved My Cheese," by Dr. Spencer Johnson, a book all of us have likely heard of but maybe have never actually read. (Sidebar: from the title alone, it feels like it would be a delightful children's book about someone moving the protagonist's cheese and them having to go all over creation to look for it, only to find out that the cheese was inside all of us all along and the journey to find the cheese was the real ... cheese? Kids are dumb; it'll sell). So, goal-setting, breaking routines and something about cheese - sounds like a promising week on the Overlap Podcast so turn on, tune in and take a journey with us ... to find the cheese, I guess ... or a Ronco Pocket Fisherman ... or the good Mitch and Murray leads ... been a long week here, listeners. Enjoy.

Welcome to The Wild Card Podcast!  This is episode 221 of our attempt at this whole podcasting thing!! Today's episode features: Jared Eaton being unthrilled, Jeff  Curtis giving his best Ron Popeil, and Ron Blair using pipe cleaners in his art! Throughout the episode, you'll hear the three of us discuss such varied topics as: the way this podcast is about how there was a time, a Mind-bending Commercial, our 5 year anniversary (Why hasn't anyone stopped us??), those arbiters of Pop culture - The FDA, how we are the Citizen Kane of podcasts, forgetting Jumanji, and occasionally we part from our tangents to learn about AFI's 100 Years 100 Thrills list! This week, Ron counts the guys down through the some of the most thrilling movies in the history of film!!  Thank you for joining us on this journey to wherever and we're sure you'll always be number 1 in our books as you listen to our Spine-tingling podcast!Please like/subscribe and leave comments below! Let us know your thoughts on AFI's 100 Years 100 Thrills list, how you would define thrilling movies, if you are Team Jared or Team Goat, how many years you've been with The Wild Card Podcast, positivity chains (encourage one another!), any future reports you'd like us to do, and if you are interested in being an official Deckhead!P.S.  “I love to be scared in the safety of a movie theater. It is like a thrill ride; like a roller-coaster ride."~ James WanP.P.S. Stay Safe, Stay Wild, and Bite the Edge!

Barry and Abigail discuss In 3-D by “Weird Al” Yankovic and sample AvoVino, Carambola Wine, Guava Wine, Passion Fruit, and Lychee Wine from Schnebly Redland's Winery in Homestead, Florida. Barry saw “Weird Al” in July 1996 at The Fonda Theater in Hollywood, California during The Bad Hair Tour. Years later, in August 2015, Barry surprised Abigail with tickets to see “Weird Al” at The Broward Center for the Performing Artsduring The Mandatory World Tour. JP, our wine tour guide from Schnebly, recommended pairing several of the wines with locally-produced smoked fish dip from What Are We Smokin'? Eddie Van Halen played the guitar solo in Beat It by Michael Jackson. Rick Derringer of The McCoys (who produced In 3-D) recreated the guitar solo on Eat It by “Weird Al.” Don Pardo of Saturday Night Live fame appears on I Lost on Jeopardy, “Weird Al”'s parody of Jeopardy by The Greg Kihn Band. The Egg Scrambler is a real product advertised by Ron Popeil that was referenced by “Weird Al” in Mr. Popeil. Ron's sister Lisa Popeil was one of the backup singers in “Weird Al”'s Mr. Popeil! Up next… KICK by INXS (for real this time) Jingles (and the "Dorks on Corks" theme song) are by our friend Pete Coe. Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we're drinking when we're not on mic! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Website | Email us | Virtual Jukebox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pops-on-hops-podcast/message

Subscribe, Rate, Share and Please Leave us a Five Star Review -We are Influencing From Meta to CNN -Missed Mighty Carver Opportunity -Grilling The Perfect Steak -Ron Popeil and Set It And Forget it -Foreman Grill -More Traffic Issues -Waze Conspiracy -Tiny Things -We Are Paying Too Many Fees -Build It Into The Price USE COUPON CODE AGING TO GET $5 DOLLARS OFF YOUR ORDER AT MIGHTYCARVER.COM https://therealagingimmaturely.com/ @AGINGIMMATURELY #AGINGIMMATURELY INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/agingimmaturely/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/AImmaturely --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/agingimmaturely/support

WE'RE BACK! And we're talking about fake products, fake salespeople and other whimsical outcomes of Capitalism! This week, Jason and Laura return to debate the likes of RFK Jr., Daffy's Elixir, Clark Stanley and Simpson & Son Revitalizing Tonic. Plus we play FMK and I See What You Did There!Find Laura's books! They're all amazing: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Morrison/e/B07XVP97Z1?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1637950317&sr=8-2Get boosted, get vaxxed, get your Christmas spirit on and care about others! And buy someone's art, music, writing, or creation! (Just ideally not snake oil, if they make that.)

The inconic inventor and pitchman Ron Popeil died July 28. He was 86 years old. This hour, we listen back to the 2016 show we did with Popeil on the form he perfected: the infomercial. The Thighmaster, the Chop-O-Matic, the George Foreman Grill, and the Clapper… products which are all part of American consumer culture and which were all introduced through infomercials. But as online shopping increases and traditional television watching decreases, what will become of celebrity pitchmen like Tony Little and Richard Simmons? GUESTS: Kevin Harrington - Author of Key Person of Influence: The Five-Step Method to Become One of the Most Highly Valued and Highly Paid People in Your Industry Ron Popeil - The late inventor and infomercial pitchman Remy Stern - Author of But Wait… There’s More! Tighten Your Abs, Make Millions, and Learn How the $100 Billion Infomercial Industry Sold Us Everything But the Kitchen Sink Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe, Lydia Brown, Ray Hardman, Greg Hill, Betsy Kaplan, Ross Levin, Stephanie Riefe, and Chion Wolf contributed to this show, which originally aired March 7, 2016.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have been dragging your feet about listening to us because of the time commitment, a fear of robots, technical difficulties or some other phenomenon - this aught to help. Just a taste of The 'Verse! (get it, like in universe?) where you meet the team and learn what we're about. If you like it, please subscribe. Maybe we're no Ron Popeil, but we think you'll enjoy this. Marvel, Star Wars, DC, Indiana Jones, Bond (James Bond) and much more only in The 'Verse!

In the first epiosde we look at the legend, Ron Popeil and how he influenced marketing on television.  Plus a "Happy Birthday" to ShopHQ on thier 31st.  

Tonight on CounterCultureWISE — 6p PacificGone BatsWe celebrate the life of Dusty from ZZ Top and Joey from Slipknot. We also pay homage to the famous, “But wait, there's more” infomercial guy, Ron Popeil, with our own late-night ad. We go over news of the Weird & Wonderful, Chuck checks in with the scariest headlines, and we visit the far-far future for episode 8 of The Day the Masks Came Off.

Episode 43: I will be talking about the late Ron Popeil and his classic gadgets that were shown on television during the 1970s and 1980s. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pete-kastanes/message

Episode 43: I will be talking about the late Ron Popeil and his classic gadgets that were shown on television during the 1970s and 1980s. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pete-kastanes/message

Stan talks about how he and Haney met Wayne Newton. We play some Dusty Hill clips. Ron Popeil died and we pay tribute. What's On The List? A tower climber is challenging Junior. Question Of The Week. And More...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The damning effect the pandemic has had on education nationwide. The economy is at pre-pandemic levels, but some groups still feel left behind. Where America stands post-January 6th after emotional testimony on Capitol Hill. Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from competition and what it means for athletes going forward. A police ride along and revealing statistics about gun violence in America. We also look back on the Harlem Cultural Festival and remember famed pitchman Ron Popeil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk masks, vaccines and the Delta variant, and what small businesses can do to manage it all effectively; we also pay tribute to master pitchman/entrepreneur Ron Popeil and discuss both personal and business lessons we can learn from him.

Dog ambush / Dusty Hill died / Silver vs. bronze / Ron Popeil died also / Vault of bad songs / "Song Stories" - Sharp Dressed Man / Dusty Hill tribute / Vault of bad songs calls / Tiki Room / "The Isolation Booth" / Fahrvergnugen?! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Thighmaster, the Chop-O-Matic, the George Foreman Grill, and the Clapper... products which are all part of American consumer culture and which were all introduced through infomercials. But as online shopping increases and traditional television watching decreases, are we beginning to see the end of these high-energy, late-night shows? What will become of iconic pitchmen like Ron Popeil, Tony Little, and Richard Simmons in an age where consumerism is changing by the day? This hour, we look back at some of the most memorable infomercials of all time and ask if they still have a place in our national media landscape. GUESTS: Kevin Harrington - The unofficial "King of Infomercials" and the author of Key Person of Influence: The Five-Step Method to Become One of the Most Highly Valued and Highly Paid People in Your Industry Ron Popeil - Inventor and iconic infomercial pitchman Remy Stern - Author of But Wait… There's More! Tighten Your Abs, Make Millions, and Learn How the $100 Billion Infomercial Industry Sold Us Everything But the Kitchen Sink Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe, Lydia Brown, Ray Hardman, Greg Hill, Betsy Kaplan, Ross Levin, Jonathan McNicol, Stephanie Riefe, and Chion Wolf contributed to this show, which originally aired March 7, 2016.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This one's about: Premium frying pans that come in soothing earthy colors, Ginsu knives, the Ron Popeil revolution, and snake oil. The allure and wonder of direct-to-consumer products. Are vegan gummies going to fix your anxiety? What about artisanal distilled non-alcoholic spirits? Do you really need a new pan? What if it comes with a special wooden spoon that hooks onto the handle? What are the key components of an influencer video pushing a new product? But wait, there's more! Matt, Steve, and Emily discuss the current surge in DTC products, dunk on the ones we think are lame, and question the value of these industry disruptors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

     In this episode, the guys are back as Tech Stupid 2 Me returns with a look at gadgets.  From Cold War spy tech, like glove guns and dragonfly drones, to more modern inventions such as Puppy Tweets, there's a gizmo for almost everything.   A lot has changed in the world of technology in the last half century, and while there are far too many advances to speak of, it's also fair to point out that the world seems to be full of some pretty useless things.Support the show

Love Da Vinci but also love Ron Popeil? This episode is for you! Enjoy 11 questions on Famous Inventions and Inventors recorded at one of my newest locations, The Pie Hole in Orange, CA.  Question of the Day brought to you by Funky Monkey Design of San Dimas, CA: What US state has the most active volcanos? Tweet me your answer @ryanbudds or email ryanbudds@gmail.com to win a prize!  Yesterday's QotD answer:  The Spice Girls Trivia Team Name of the Day:  The Wild World of Jorts Funky Monkey Designs:  http://fmdesignsinc.com/ Want to play trivia for real money? Check out this new app called SkilliWorld! Free to play the first game. www.SkilliWorld.com THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 02:40 Theme song by www.soundcloud.com/Frawsty http://TriviaWithBudds.comhttp://Facebook.com/TriviaWithBudds http://Twitter.com/ryanbudds http://Instagram.com/ryanbudds Book a party, corporate event, or fundraiser anytime by emailing ryanbudds@gmail.com or use the contact form here: https://www.triviawithbudds.com/contact SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds Send me your questions and I'll read them/answer them on the show. Also send me any topics you'd like me to cover on future episodes, anytime! Cheers.  SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY PATREON SUBSCRIBERS INCLUDING: Manny Majarian, Alex DeSmet, Sarah McKavetz, Simon Time, Jess Whitener, Jen Wojnar, Kyle Bonnin, Douglas French, Erika Cooper, Feana Nevel, Brenda Martinez, Russ Friedewald, Luke Mckay, Wreck My Podcast, Dan Papallo, Greg Heinz, Mo Martinez, Lauren Ward, Sarah Kay, Jim Fields, Mona Bray, Sweet Abby Cakes, Denise Leonard, Anna Evans, Megan Acuna, Katie Smith, Brian Salyer, Greg Bristow, Joe Jermolowicz, Joey Mucha, Myke Edwards, Matthew Frost, Melissa Chesser, Robert Casey, Rich Hyjack, Katie Christofferson, Willy Powell, Kyle Aumer, Amy Jeppesen, Kyle Hendrickson, Joan Bryce, Cody Welter, Marissa Cuthbertson, Casey O'Connor, Paul McLaughlin, Manny Cortez, Paul McLaughlin, Breanna Webb, Veronica Baker, and Casey Becker!  

In this special, season 2.2 episode, The gang gives peace a chance, as President Trump gives North Korea a chance. the gang discusses North Korea, Ron Popeil, Impossible burgers, and more!

This week your double main men tackle these hard-hitting topics:   Joe teaches MeZ some spanish The World Cup Update on our sports teams Japanese Babe Ruth (injury, what should fantasy people do) Stephen Strasburg vs the All Star game then we deep dive in Joe's hatred of STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Big Finish; Top 3 Cartoons based on a movie