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The How Does That Happen Podcast spotlights the craziest record holders, wannabe-record holders and should-be record holders. Co-hosts Marc Yaffee and Dave Mencarelli interview men and women who’ve claimed some of the most unusual records and highlight people whose “achievements” aren’t in any record books but should be. From a mother of four competitive eating champion to a Minnesota man trying to become the worst rated Uber driver, the How Does That Happen podcast is two regular guys inter ...
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Some people seek fame and notoriety while others seek a faraway island life of peace and tranquillity. Myk Powell managed to do both, going from unpaid radio intern to the king of talk radio on America’s most far-flung soil, the island of Guam. Myk’s tale of the airwaves, tracks his unconventional radio career that started in high school when he an…
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Friends, Julie McSorley and Liz Cottrell, share how a peaceful day of whale watching turned in to a near death experience as the two ended up in the mouth of a whale. The two ladies talk about when it’s like to experience a whale up close and personal. They also discuss the aftermath of the incident and how their story became a viral news share. Ju…
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Tom Stuker, chronicles his legendary exploits as the worlds most frequent flyer with 23,000,000+ miles flown to date (equal to nearly 100 times back and forth to the moon). From his early days when he was afraid to fly to his goal to reach 25 million flight miles, Tom shares his most memorable celebrity encounters, craziest flight experiences and w…
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Comedian Jim Fleming shares his bizarre temp job where he and other towns people from Fallon, Nevada posed as Taliban fighters to help train U.S. Marines, preparing for deployment in Afghanistan. Armed with AK47s and multiple rounds of blanks and minimal preparation, Fleming and his fellow Fallonites, engaged in multiple combat scenarios against th…
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17 - Getting The Last Laugh with Lynn Ruth Miller
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At an age when most people are struggling to get out of bed, Lynn Ruth Miller is running circles around people half her age. Now 87, this octogenarian energizer bunny, has solidified a comedy career on both sides of the Atlantic, a career that didn’t even start until age 70. Some say the best comedy comes from pain. This could explain Lynn Ruth‘s s…
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Tommy Savitt, aka Tommy Lama discusses his record-setting fete of winning four major comedy competitions, over some of the funniest comedians working today. Tommy talks about his start in the New York comedy scene while attending law school and how going onstage between the likes of Dave Attell, Patrice O’Neal, Jim Norton, Dave Chapelle and other c…
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Keith Nelson shares his life adventures that have included world track and field records, a TV sitcom, martial arts mastery and of course, his successful standup career. This episode with Keith came in at 59 minutes, the longest ever on How Does That Happen. However, with his banter, humor and stories, the episode definitely seemed too short. Links…
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Jeremy Nunes, is a comedian hailing from Dawson, IL. The 18-year comedy veteran has not only toured across the country performing stand-up but he served two years as Town Alderman before being elected Mayor of Dawson. A week after winning election, Jeremy married his wife and went on to serve a four-year mayoral term while still doing stand-up and …
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13- Bruce & Terry's Excellent 52-Year Comedy Adventure
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Since connecting through music at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota, Comedians, Bruce Williams and Terry Ree, a.k.a. the Indian and the White Guy, have been entertaining audiences for over 52 years. Bruce (the white guy) and Terry, (the Sioux, now hold the record as the longest performing standup duo in comedy history. Multi t…
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Former Marine Corps officer and now-retired DEA Supervisory Field Agent, George Hood, shares his insights, mindset, and training regimen that has lead him to 13 world records and 16 world record attempts, including his latest 8hour, 10 minute and 10-second Guinness World Record for Planking at age 62. George Also Discusses: His mental techniques to…
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Andy Kern describes his adventures and misadventures sneaking into some of the nation’s most prestigious sporting events. Andy has managed to sneak, finagle or talk his way into marquee venues, including the Kentucky Derby, the Atlanta Summer Olympics, Oracle Arena, and the Espy Awards. Andy Also Discusses: Working as a Commodities Broker Not start…
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Sky Hoyt gave up fast food in 1968 (a year before man set foot on the moon) when he started working at a Berkeley, CA vegetarian cafe, during the beginning of the counter-culture and back to land movements in Northern California. Now 50 years into his no-fast-food fast, Sky looks back at the challenges, the benefits and some of the missed pleasures…
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Kathryn Kellogg discusses her unexpected path to pursuing a zero waste lifestyle. Originally moved to eliminate plastics from her life following a breast cancer scare, Kathryn developed a lifestyle that has saved her money, reduced her waste stream and improved her health. She shares her journey with Dave and Marc, on how she eventually got to wher…
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Dante shares his journey from aspiring child comedian to record-holding, international touring comic Headliner. He shares how he pursued standup from an early age, found support and recognition as a white comedian on BET and went on to amass the most overseas comedy shows for the US Military. Humble, passionate and focused, Dante’s story is an insp…
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Molly Schuyler shares her journey from a waitress and mom to professional competitive eater. Weighing in at a mere 120lbs, Molly is still a heavyweight in the competitive eating world. Molly chronicles her start in competitive eating, the challenges of doing food challenges while raising four kids and some of her favorite records over the years. Mo…
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5 - Unstoppable: Sammy Obeid’s 1002 Nights of Comedy In a Row
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Sammi Obeid shares his journey from double major UC Berkeley graduate to full-time stand up comedian who along the way decided to earn a world record for performing 1002 nights in a row. Sammy shares the highs and lows of the streak and what helped motivate him and keep him on the path to complete what few comedians would even think of trying. Samm…
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Marc and Dave dive in to Bob Zany’s 40-plus year career as a stand-up comedian. Having performed in 50 states and Guam, Bob shares his comedy insights, lessons of the road and tips that have helped him survive and prosper in the evolving comedy landscape. Bob also Discusses: His start in comedy at age 15 Working with Rodney Dangerfield and other co…
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3 - Clay Tumey : Conversations with a Bank Robber
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After carefully researching what lead people to get caught robbing banks, Clay Tumey robbed a number of banks over the course of a year. Clay never got caught but decided to turn himself in and change his life shortly after the birth of his son. He eventually plead guilty to three bank robberies and served both state and federal prison time. Clay s…
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2 - Adam Thompson: World's Worst Uber Driver?
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Guest, Adam Thompson, turns Uber’s 5-star rating system on its head by aiming to become the worst-rated Uber driver. Adam’s race to the bottom showcases his imagination, chutzpah and humor. From leaving passengers at wrong locations to bringing his two-year old son along on rides, Adam takes the convenient and reliable out of ride-sharing. Adam’s z…
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Comedian Jim Fleming claims the unofficial, unverifiable record of having the oldest working flip phone of any person his age or younger in the Developed World. In a disposable society where three-year old phones are considered ancient artifacts and video games are obsolete about 72 after hours after their release, Reno Comedian, Jim Fleming, stand…
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