Best Darren Simpson Podcasts (2026)

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DAVID SILVERMAN: From Scribbles to The Simpsons 37:53

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Send us a text Perhaps we should have known all along that David Silverman would pursue a life in animation and would make us laugh. When his father, a professor of chemical engineering, read to him at night, it wasn’t “Goodnight Moon” or “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.” It was Walt Kelly and the classic comic strip “Pogo.” At the movies, it was Charlie…

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Episode 153: Danny Simpson 1:05:36

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Send us a text Episode 153: Danny Simpson This week we are joined by Danny Simpson, a self employed consultant working widely across the Recreational Fishing Sector both here in SA and across Australia. Danny talks about his own fishing and some of the work he has done over recent years, having worked extensively throughout the sector, including Mu…

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Episode 152: Andy Burnell - Crab.e.cam 1:00:42

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Send us a text Episode 152: Andy Burnell - Crab.e.cam This week we are joined by Andy Burnell, the man behind the hugely popular Crab.e.cam social media account, where he documents heaps of amazing underwater footage from his GoPro mounted in his crab net. What started as a simple idea has grown to over 32k Facebook followers and over 175,000 youtu…

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STORIES FROM THE FIRST 60 YEARS: THE RILEY RETURN 9:39

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Send us a text Every once in a while, I turn my attention to stories from my broadcast journalism career, memories that remain vivid years later. That is certainly the case for December 19, 1995, a night at Madison Square Garden 30 years ago that was easily one of the most dramatic in the building’s history. I still think of this night three decade…

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Episode 151:Steve and Ash preview next years Port Lincoln Tuna Classic 53:06

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Send us a text Episode 151:Steve and Ash preview next years Port Lincoln Tuna Classic This week we are joined again by Steve Toome and Ash White, the boys behind the Port Lincoln Tuna Classic as we look forward to next years event to be held in March. The boys talk us through the early preparations for the next competition, a few new things to look…

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Episode 150: Paul Wilton, President of the Game Fishing Club of South Australia 48:35

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Send us a text Episode 150: Paul Wilton, President of the Game Fishing Club of South Australia This week we celebrate our big 150th episode with a great guest, Paul Wilton, the President of the Game Fishing Club of South Australia! Paul gives us an insight into how the club has changed and grown over recent years, some of the competitions they run …

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HARVEY ARATON: "Nothing But Net" 57:03

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Send us a text For decades, Harvey Araton has used the prism of sports to write about people. He did so for many years as a columnist for The New York Times. And then as an author of books like “When The Garden Was Eden: Clyde, the Captain, Dollar Bill and the Glory Days of the New York Knicks,” “Our Last Season: A Writer, A Fan, A Friendship” and …

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Whackhead prank Call: Estate Manager meltdown 5:58

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Ever wondered how a prank call goes when the prankster has all the wrong information? Darren "Whackhead" Simpson delivers comedy gold in this KFM Mornings exclusive as he poses as an estate manager confronting a resident about unpaid electricity bills. What starts as a call based on incorrect details quickly spirals into absurd accusations - from s…

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Senseless Survey: The art of absurd questions 5:48

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Ever wondered what happens when random strangers get bombarded with the most ridiculous questions imaginable? Darren Wackhead Simpson's "Senseless Survey" on Kfm Mornings delivers exactly that - a hilarious segment where unsuspecting people attempt to answer questions that make absolutely no sense. From unconscious birds to civil wars and funeral b…

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Whackhead makes a man SWEAT in this hilarious prank 9:31

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In this hilarious episode of Kfm Mornings, host Darren "Wackhead" Simpson delivers another masterful prank call that leaves an innocent cleaning business owner absolutely terrified. When a wife and daughter request Wackhead to "make this dude sweat," he transforms into Detective Swanppula from Durbanville Police Station, convincing the poor man he'…

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Whackhead prank: The case of the missing data 6:30

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Are you mysteriously losing data faster than you can say "refresh"? You're not alone. In this hilarious episode, we dive into the absurd world of "shared data plans" through a classic Whackhead Simpson prank call that will leave you questioning your cell phone contract and crying with laughter. Heinrich's frustration over his daughter's disappearin…

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Whackhead prank: Jennifer's Back! 7:58

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The Chat Line Chronicles Are you ready for another wild ride with the infamous Jennifer? In this latest episode of Darren Whackhead's prank calls on Kfm Mornings, Jennifer returns to the American chat line with her bizarre requests. This time, she convinces a 55-year-old wine drinker named Claude to perform increasingly strange wine-gargling antics…

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Senseless Survey: Testing the limits of random questions 7:21

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Ever wondered how many absurd questions a stranger will tolerate before hanging up? Kfm Mornings' Darren Whackhead Simpson puts this to the test in his hilarious "Senseless Survey" segment. The crew places their bets on how many bizarre questions the unsuspecting recipient will endure, creating a game within the prank that keeps listeners guessing …

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JONATHAN MAHLER: New York, New York 33:53

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Send us a text New York has long played an important role in sweeping works of fiction and non-fiction, as if the city were a character itself. That’s certainly the case in the work of Jonathan Mahler, first in his 2005 book “Ladies and Gentleman, The Bronx is Burning,” subtitled “1977, Baseball, Politics And The Battle For The Soul Of A City.” Now…

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Episode 149: Alicia Bolitho 39:45

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Send us a text Episode 149: Alicia Bolitho, Tackleworld Port Lincoln & Pt Augusta This week we are joined by Alicia Bolitho, one half of the team behind Tackleworld Port Lincoln & Pt Augusta, along with partner Shane who has featured on the podcast already in episodes 111 and 123. Alicia has been heavily involved in all things Algal Bloom, represen…

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Whackhead prank: Wedding Dress Disaster 8:02

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Imagine planning your dream wedding dress for years, meticulously attending fittings for months, only to receive a devastating call three weeks before your big day. That's exactly what happened in this hilarious prank call where Darren "Whackhead" Simpson convinces a bride-to-be that her pristine white wedding dress has been ruined at the dry clean…

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A Watch Connoisseur Gets Pranked 9:46

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In this hilarious episode of Whackhead Simpson's famous crank calls on Kfm Mornings, a wealthy watch collector becomes the target of an elaborate prank. The victim, a man who owns a prestigious Panerai timepiece worth nearly half a million rand, receives a call claiming his luxury watch sent for servicing has been identified as counterfeit and dest…

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Whackhead prank: Identity Theft Frustrations 8:30

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Ever received a call about debt you never incurred? In this hilarious episode of Darren Whackhead's famous prank calls, we dive into the all-too-common South African experience of identity theft. When Clayeron Howard receives yet another call about an account she never opened, her patience has finally run out. What follows is an explosive exchange …

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Senseless Survey: Where humour meets everyday absurdity 7:14

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Ever wondered about the strange questions that can catch people off guard? In this hilarious episode, we dive into Darren Whackhead Simpson's "Senseless Survey" on Kfm Mornings, where unsuspecting individuals are bombarded with bizarre, philosophical, and downright absurd questions. From contemplating neck fat rolls to password security analogies, …

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SUZZY ROCHE: “Runs In The Family” 44:40

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Send us a text Suzzy Roche has known both sides of the coin in a long musical and acting career. She’s known the struggle of wondering when the next job is going to come. But she has also known the joy of writing and performing music and seeing the effects of that music on her many fans through the decades. When The Roches, sisters Maggie, Terre an…

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WARREN ZANES: “Roots In That Musical Soil” 39:07

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Send us a text Warren Zanes knows the joy of speeding down the ski slopes and cycling miles of bike lane. He knows the rush of getting on stage and performing. And he certainly knows the fulfillment of sitting in front of a blank computer screen and then finding the words to touch music lovers everywhere. Author. Musician. Academic. And yes, seriou…

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Episode 148: Asher Dezsery, CEO RecFish SA 56:29

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Send us a text Episode 148: Asher Dezsery This week we are joined by RecFish SA CEO Asher Dezsery to discuss the disappointing news that recreational bag limits have been cut in both gulfs as a result of the Algal Bloom. Asher talks us through the limited notice they were given and how they are in ongoing discussions with the Government about this …

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Senseless Survey: "Do you spend your whole life gathering guests for your funeral?" 5:08

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Darren “Whackhead” Simpson is asking some senseless - yet important - questions that he desperately needs answers to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Whackhead's Rent A Gent services 4:54

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Whackhead strikes again with another side-splitting prank call on KFM mornings! In this episode, he creates chaos by simultaneously calling two different "massage therapists" from online classified ads and connecting them together. What follows is a hilariously awkward exchange as both professionals—clearly offering very different types of "service…

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Marriage counseling gone hilariously wrong 8:43

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Ever wondered what happens when a self-proclaimed "doctor of husbandry" attempts marriage counseling? This episode takes you on a wild ride as Darren "Whackhead" Simpson impersonates a marriage counselor in one of his infamous pranks. With fifteen years of marriage under his belt, he believes he's qualified to mediate relationship disputes—much to …

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Mother-in-law crashes honeymoon plans in hilarious prank call 7:08

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Ever wonder what happens when your mother-in-law decides to book the same honeymoon destination as you? Darren "Wackhead" Simpson delivers another masterful prank call that explores this nightmare scenario. A soon-to-be-married couple discovers their future mother-in-law has booked a trip to Mauritius during their honeymoon, claiming she'll stay "o…

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Whackhead escalates the situation in this hilarious prank 9:26

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Darren "Whackhead" Simpson plays the role of an insufferable head of customer relations who turns a simple insurance complaint into comedy gold. What begins as a reasonable call about rising premiums quickly descends into personal attacks about takeout habits, smoking, and even the caller's name. The unsuspecting "Tammy" goes from mild frustration …

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Whackhead's alter ego Jennifer says she loves it when a man speaks 'foreign' 6:35

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Ever wondered what happens when a prankster with a penchant for peculiar requests meets unsuspecting callers on a free chat line? In this hilariously awkward episode, we follow "Jennifer" - the alter ego of radio host Darren "Wackhead" Simpson - as she navigates a conversation with a lonely truck driver named Kevin. What begins as a standard chat l…

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Senseless Survey: "Are you aware that our butts can produces all three states of matter?" 6:47

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Darren “Whackhead” Simpson is asking some senseless - yet important - questions that he desperately needs answers to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Australian Immigration Prank Call 7:55

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In this hilarious episode, radio prankster Darren "Whackhead" Simpson delivers a gut-punch prank call to a South African man who's immigrating to Australia. Posing as "Lester Fenwick" from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs, Whackhead confronts the unsuspecting victim about his suspicious travel patterns to countries like Egypt, Dubai, an…

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DAVID BROZA: “There Will Be Good” 37:39

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Send us a text We witnessed some historic days in the Middle East this week. What lies ahead is uncertain at best. What is certain is that David Broza will be singing, bringing joy, optimism and a hope for peace, as he has all over the world for 50 years. He co-wrote one of his most famous songs, “Yihiye Tov (There Will Be Good), as a peace anthem …

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Senseless Survey: Does trimming your toenails count as doing abdominal exercise? 7:38

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Darren “Whackhead” Simpson is asking some senseless - yet important - questions that he desperately needs answers to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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STEVE ALBERT: Sports, Stories and Schtick 52:43

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Send us a text This episode is truly a labor of love. Steve Albert and I have been friends for almost forty years. For all of those years, he has made me laugh. I thought I knew all of the stories. I wasn’t even close. His new book “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Broadcast Booth” has tons of funny stories, such as honing his broadcasting …

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Whackhead has this man ready to rumble over unpaid TV Licence 9:56

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Darren 'Whackhead' Simpson strikes again! This time, he pretends to be an attorney collecting outstanding TV licence fees from a man who really doesn’t want to pay. The result? Absolute chaos and classic Whackhead humour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Episode 147: Levi Nash, SAFTAG 48:16

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Send us a text Episode 147 - Levi Nash, SAFTAG This week we are joined by Levi Nash from SAFTAG, South Australia’s fish tagging program. He gives us a run down of the program and the different ways that people can get involved in tagging fish including the new option of joining as a RecFish SA Citizen Science Member. He also runs us through the dif…

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Whackhead Prank: The ATM Card Swallow Nightmare 5:45

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Ever experienced the panic of an ATM swallowing your card? That helpless moment when you're left cardless, cashless, and completely frustrated? In this hilarious Whackhead prank from Kfm Mornings, Darren 'Wackhead' Simpson poses as a bank representative calling a distressed customer whose card has mysteriously disappeared into a hungry ATM. What be…

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Senseless Survey: Where Patience Meets Absurdity 5:09

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Darren “Whackhead” Simpson is asking some senseless - yet important - questions that he desperately needs answers to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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JIM GALLUCCI: “The Crescendo Of Unity” 44:44

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Send us a text This week’s episode of “Before The Cheering Started with Budd Mishkin” is a bit different. It’s a conversation that is part of a new series that I am hosting, a series of conversations with public artists whose work is found all across America. These conversations will be found in the Otocast platform, an immersive, innovative, locat…

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Whackhead prank: "Nee, man, jy lieg!" 5:53

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This hilarious Whackhead prank call had the #KfmMornings team in stitches! Darren tries to speak Afrikaans while pranking a Dutchman about chocolate (and a few other things). The result? Total chaos! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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This prank has the Kfm Mornings team in stitches 7:17

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We couldn't keep it together for this hilarious prank! Darren 'Whackhead' Simpson poses as the owner of a Driving School whose employee had to cut a lesson short thanks to a woman's stinky feet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Whackhead's Uber Permit Prank Leaves Family Fuming 12:10

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Ever wonder what happens when a stressed-out taxi driver gets a call from "Uber" questioning his driving record? Darren "Whackhead" Simpson delivers another masterful prank, targeting a dad who's anxiously awaiting approval to switch from meter taxi to Uber driving. With his daughters setting him up, Whackhead poses as "Daniel from the investigativ…

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Senseless Survey: The Art of Absurd Questions 7:20

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Darren “Whackhead” Simpson is asking some senseless - yet important - questions that he desperately needs answers to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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JACK HOWARD-POTTER: Sculpting A Career 42:48

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Send us a text Public art is everywhere, in towns big and small across the country. The reaction to public art can be subtle. It can be emotional. The impact can be economic. And the reaction is almost always positive. I’m hosting a new series of conversations with public artists found in the Otocast platform, an immersive, innovative, location-bas…

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Whackhead's alter ego 'Jennifer' has this man singing a tune 8:41

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Are you ready to laugh until your sides hurt? In this hilarious episode, we dive into one of Darren "Whackhead" Simpson's infamous prank calls exclusive to Kfm Mornings. Playing his alter ego "Jennifer," a hot blonde looking for companionship in American chatrooms, Whackhead connects with an unsuspecting 42-year-old named Ron. What starts as innoce…

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Episode 146: Fraser Ellis MP, Member for Narungga 44:51

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Send us a text Episode 146: Fraser Ellis MP, Member for Narungga This week we are joined by Yorke Peninsula Politician Fraser Ellis to discuss a few big issues affecting fishing on Yorkes. The Marion Bay boat ramp has been a big news issue, after having nearly $4 million spent on a new ramp, ongoing issues have forced the Council to remove the walk…

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Whackhead gets this man HEATED in this throwback prank 5:43

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Darren "Whackhead" Simpson poses as a salesman in this hilarious prank, resulting in a heated exchange between an upset customer and Whackhead. What starts as a dispute over a stained table quickly escalates into threats of legal action, table repossession, and even an impromptu resale! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Senseless Survey: Does it surprise you that 99% of yoga pants have never been to yoga? 6:07

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Darren “Whackhead” Simpson is asking some senseless - yet important - questions that he desperately needs answers to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting

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AMY ARBUS: Seeing Life Through The Lens 29:00

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Send us a text AMY ARBUS Seeing Life Through The Lens You might think that a life in photography was always a given for Amy Arbus since her mother Diane Arbus was a photography icon and her father Alan Arbus was also in the field. It was not a given. But after her mother died in 1971 and her father focused on acting, Amy felt a pull towards photogr…

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Whackhead Prank: Naughty neighbour - "How about we trade wives?" 10:28

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Whackhead prank: House Alarm System - "Where's My Money?" 12:18

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Mr. Herman wanted was a shiny new alarm system. Instead, the company ripped out his old one while he wasn’t even home. He’s fuming… and here comes Whackhead, calling for the bill! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting