Mt. Rushmore Podcast

For a country of seven million people, Ireland has had an outsized impact on popular culture. Think about Ireland and there are some things that are going to immediately come to mind. And that's exactly what we're discussing in this episode: from the authnetically Irish to the "only in America" type of Irish things.

Bargain hunters of the world, unite! This week we're discussing some of the best bargains that we've ever seen. We're exploring everywhere from the local supermarket to some unusual stores to find some of greatest deals imaginable.

This episode slices and dices its way through a very fun topic - single use kitchen gadgets. They are the kitchen tools that don't have a lot of uses, but you're sure glad you have it when you need it. We take a trip through the junk drawer in our cabinet to discover some of the most useful (or ridiculous) things that are occasionally part of our cooking repertoire. 

The redemption arc is a classic trope of entertainment, but it's especially true when it comes to comic books. Time after time, you see a classic foe turn into a friend because of change of heart or circumstance. Now, does it always stick? Well... We're debating reformed bad guys in comics this with and here to help us out is Alex Squiers.

Great sports moments don't just happen in a vacuum. You remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when some amazing play or fantastic finish happens. This week we're taking a stroll down sporting memory lane with our new friend Jack Hewson of the Tiger Fonix Podcast. We're talking everything from baseball to Australian Rules Football.

One person's dream job is another person's nightmare. Just because you are good at one career path doesn't mean that you could do any job. In fact, there are probably some jobs that, deep down inside, you know you would just be horrible at doing. We're talking about the career paths we'd prefer not to take this week, thanking the heavens that someone else is able to do what we cannot.

There's nothing that will put a dent in your wallet quite like an unplanned home renovation or repair. Sure, you could try to DIY the work, but you barely know which end of the hammer is the handle. Do you really trust yourself to do anything but make a mess and create even more problems for a professional to fix? Jeff, Richard and Michael have some stories to tell about unexpected home repairs they've dealt with. You'll laugh until you cry, while the boys are in tears for different reasons.

Dreams are a landscape where literally anything can happen. Dreams can be hyper-realistic, frightening or just plain weird. This week we drift away into a discussion of all things dreams and dreaming.

It seems like just a few weeks ago that you resolved to better yourself this year. That's because it was! We thought that now was a great time to discuss New Year's resolutions, while they were fresh in our minds and we haven't abandoned them entirely.

Every knows that the lead singer is the alpha dog in a band. But sometimes, lurking somewhere behind the drums or a stack of bass amps, is a singer whocan bring something unique to the table - and maybe bring a band a big hit record in the process. This week we're looking at songs that were sung by someone other than a band's main vocalist.

Ring in the new year with a new episode of the show. This week we're returning to the familiar topic of wrestling but taking a look at what wrestlers do outside of the ring. This week we're debating the Mt. Rushmore of Wrestlers' Second Careers - whether it's something they did before getting into the ring or after their careers ended.

When you watch a movie, willful suspension of disbelief is your friend. There are a lot of things that happen which maybe don't make complete sense, but you're willing to let it slide if the film is good. But sometimes there are plot holes so gaping that you just cant ignore them. This week we're talking about plot holes from some of our favorite films of all time. Things that make you scratch your head and say "why didn't someone catch that before the movie was made?"

Happy holidays! We hope you have a joyous season, filled with plenty of activities. This week we're tlking about our favorite things to do over the holidays. And also our least favorite, because we're a bunch of Grinches at heart.

Winter is finally here and you know what that means? Well, beyond Season Affective Disorder, it means it's time to play in the snow, and what's better to do than building a snowman? This week we're talking about all aspects of snowmen, both real-life and fictional.

We're back! After an extended hiatus, we've returned and we're talking about one of our favorite topics - music! This week we're discussing musical acts who have their own unique sound and style that are literally incomparable.

Not every TV show has to be "Breaking Bad" or "The Sopranos". Don't get us wrong, Prestige TV is great. But sometimes, you just want to watch a familiar show that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. This week we're looking at Comfort TV shows that you can turn on anytime and will instantly make you feel better, like the TV equivalent of a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup.

Some actors have a talent for seamlessly slipping into their roles, until you forget that you are watching someone play a character. We're not talking about those actors this week. Instead, we're discussing actors who are so tied to their real-life personas that it can be impossible to imagine them playing a character.

It's officially sports season! Baseball and football are going strong, while basketball and hockey are right around the corner. And then there's also soccer! Before you head out to a game this fall, we're here to help you with useful tips and tricks for getting the most out of your time out at the old ball park/stadium/arena/cricket grounds. OK, not really, but we are talking about some of the most exciting, infuriating and interesting things that happen to fans at a live sporting event.

On this week's episode, the boys discuss fictional royalty. You know, like real royalty except just slightly more dramatic.

It's time to bust out your Huffy (sorry if that sounds dirty) and join us as we discuss the greatest cycling scenes in film and television. Just make sure you're wearing proper protective gear when listen to this week's episode.