Mt. Rushmore Podcast

This episode is scorching hot! We don't mean the content - that's lukewarm at best - but we mean the actual topic. We're talking about what you can do to beat the heat when the temperatures rise over the summer. With global warming, we're going to go ahead and consider this "evergreen content" moving forward.

Every state in the US has its own quirky charm. But some states? Man, they can be just plain weird. Join us as we discuss the strangest places you can live in the United States.

It's natural to worry about things in our everyday lives. But when worrying turns into anxiety and obsession, we've got a problem to worry about. This week Richard and Michael dicsuss things that have them nervous, as well as famous worriers throughout pop culture.

Do you believe in miracles? You probably do if you're a sports fan. And that's because the announcer broadcasting a game can play as big of a role in your memory of a great sporting event than the players on the field. This week we discuss the late Vin Scully and other great broadcasters and their best calls.

This week you're going to get what you deserve! By that, we mean another great episode of the Mt. Rushmore Podcast - and this one is all about people getting their comeuppance. Whether it's fictional or real-life, MIchael, Richard and Jeff deliberate and debate examples of people getting their just deserts.

Not every holiday gets the love it deserves, but this week we're putting a spotlight on some of the "lesser" holidays. If you've ever wondered why we don't make a bigger deal out of Arbor Day, then this episode is for you. (Also, get some professional help.)

This week's episode addresses a subject near and dear to our clogged hearts: fast food. Specifically, we're talking about menu items that are only arond for a limited time. We're talking everything from classics that everyone craves to one-off items that no one wanted to see back.

If you were to ask us "what you talkin' 'bout?" this week, we'd let you that  we're debating what belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of TV Character Catchphrases. If you don't think this episode is "dy-no-MITE" then you can, respectfully speaking, "sit on it."

Did you miss us? (Don't answer that.) We're back from a brief hiatus with a new episode that's fun for the whole family. This week we're discussing beloved films that are based off of equally beloved children's books!

We try to be very open-minded here at the Mt. Rushmore Podcast. But every so often, we are forced to deal with annoyances and inconveniences brought on by some of the most confusing if not outright strange actions of other people. They make us ask: "Who Are These People?"

Drugs and popular music have been linked about as long as there has been popular music. So it's no surprise that there are a lot of songs about drugs, both celebrating them and warning of the danger behind them. It's time to tune in (to the Mt. Rushmore Podcast), turn on and drop out, maaaaaaan!

Whether you live there or not, Los Angeles is a place that conjures up very specific images in your mind. You might think of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, or the seediness of, well, Hollywood Boulevard. But no matter what you think of the City of Angels, it's a place that has been fascinating people for decades - and that includes filmmakers. On this week's episode, we dive into movies about Los Angeles, from comedies to gritty film noirs. 

This episode is big. In fact, you might say that it's King Kong-sized. We're looking at the most interesting aspects of the great ape. It wasn't bullets that will kill this podcast - it's beauty (and you not listening).

There are many iconic video game characters, but there's little doubt that the most famous character of all time is Mario. Whether he's in a kart or stomping on some turtles, there's a good chance that you've played as him. This week we're talking about the most interesting things about everyone's favorite plumber.

Paul McCartney has written some of the best lyrics in all of modern music. At the same time, he also wrote the lyrics to "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da," which are about as silly as lyrics get. The point is that not every lyric has to be deep and meaningful to be effective. In fact, this week we're celebrating songs that are built on the backs of total gibberish.

If there's any topic that is the subject of more songs than romance, it's money. This week we explore all of the different ways that music celebrates wealth, or laments the lack of it. You might love this podcast, but we can promise you that it won't pay your bills.

This week we're joined by John S. Badger, who produces audio dramas in the style of old-time radio. Good thing we have him here to talk about old-time radio! So gather the family around the Victorla as we blast another 100,000 watts of podcast over the airwaves.

We love talking conspiracy theories and this week we're talking about some of the biggest ones ever with Fearful Jesuit, host of "The Paranoid Strain" podcast. He's a verified conspiracy theory expert who can help us sort out the lizard people from the people on the grassy knoll.

Any hack can work blue, but it takes a special kind of comedian to get big laughs without resorting to filthy language. This week we're discussing clean comedians with author Patrick Strait, whose book "Funny Thing About Minnesota..." chronicles the state's vibrant stand-up comedy scene.

Lurking just behind every great deal is its shady cousin the ripoff. This week we're exploring things that make you wishyou had kept your money in your pocket, or that are just a little bit different than the real thing.