Best Michael N Smith Podcasts (2025)

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Bruce Becker - Teacher, Educator and Drummer 1:02:01

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Joining me today is Bruce Becker, Spanning more than four decades as an educator, Master Teacher Bruce Becker has been bringing forward unique concepts in developing “The Flow”! Drawing from his more than thirty-year association with drumming guru Freddie Gruber, Bruce is carrying on the torch of a unique approach in getting the student to understa…

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She Has Six Kids and Just Had Eight More – All at Once: Meet the Modern-Day Baby Machine Called "Octomom" 2:55

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What Was She Thinking? She's an unemployed single mother of six with an idea: To undergo risky fertility treatments in order to birth octuplets -- and does so, becoming only the second American on record to birth eight babies at the same time. Welcome to the oddball, kid-crazy, headline-grabbing, reality-show-creating, wellfare-frauding, "I can't a…

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Deluca's Italian Deli with Alana Hope Levinson and Dan O'Sullivan 2:12:53

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Alana Hope Levinson (@alanalevinson) and Dan O'Sullivan (@osullyville) of The Outfit join the 'boys to talk Italian subs, the mafia, and favorite Italian chains before a review of Deluca's Italian Deli. Plus, a new edition of The Wiger Challenge. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doug…

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Rich Redmond - Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Joe Perry, Bryan Adams, Nashville session player 1:01:30

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Joining me today is Nashville based powerhouse Rich Redmond. Rich is an award winning touring and recording drummer based in Nashville & Los Angeles, he either played/recorded or performed with the likes of Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Ludacris, Bryan Adams, Kelly Clarkson, Joe Perry and Garth Brooks to name but a few! He was voted country drumm…

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Now Playing at an Ocean Near You: "Attack of the Frankenfish Monster" 2:10

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What Were They Thinking? In their aquatic laboratory lair, Canadian scientists are playing god: Genetically alterring the genes of a typical 20-pound salmon in the hopes of creating a super salmon -- a 550-pound finned behemoth dubbed "Frankenfish." It's a creature designed to grow faster. Swim faster. Mate prodigiously. And redefine the all-you-ca…

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Alfred Coffee with Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport 2:19:33

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Sean Clements (@seanclements) and Hayes Davenport of Hollywood Handbook join the 'boys to talk sports fandom, vegetables, and morning coffee routines before a review of Alfred Coffee. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipg…

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The Crash Course in Terrorism That Gave the 9/11 Hijackers Their Inspiration 2:55

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What Were They Thinking? If you can't beat 'em, scare 'em. That's the thinking behind the battle-tested terror tactic that convinces young pilots to crash their planes into command-designated enemy targets. When successful, the enemy is made to feel violated and vulnerable -- and the pilot is made to feel, well, dead. That was the calculus bheind t…

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Philz Coffee with Corin Wells 2:14:50

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Corin Wellz (@charity_corin) joins the 'boys to talk philly cheesesteaks, traveling, and diners before a review of Philz Coffee. Plus, another edition of A Single Item Must Be Banished. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughb…

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Long Before Beyonce Went Country, Oprah Went West and Kicked Cowboy Butt 2:15

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What Were They Thinking? During a hard-charging, hoof-stomping talk show debate over the cattle industry’s cannibalistic practice of feeding cow meat to cows, host Oprah Winfrey declares: “It has just stopped me cold from eating another burger!” Texas cowboys rope Winfrey into court, claiming that her “false defamation of perishable food” has sent …

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McDonald's Ice Cream with Samoa Joe 1:54:40

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Samoa Joe (@samoajoe) of Twisted Metal joins the 'boys to talk San Diego Comic Con, video games, and Hawaiian food before closing out Twisted Monthal with a review of McDonald's Ice Cream. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Dou…

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The Lying, Cheating American Tour De France Winner Not Named Lance Armstrong 3:27

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What Was He Thinking? At 2 a.m. each morning, over his devote Mennonite father's objections, he sneaks out of the house to practice his beloved cycling on the frozen hills of Farmersville, Pennsylvania. This dogged determination leads him to a spot on the U.S. Postal Service cycling team -- and to a surprise victory in the heralded Tour de France. …

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Simon Merry - Rick Astley, Gene Pitney, Boy George, Natalie Imbruglia, George Michael..... 57:42

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Joining me today is Simon Merry. With over 25 years of experience Simon Merry is one of the UK’s most in demand drummers. His style and professionalism has been sought after over the years for touring and recording by such artists as: George Michael, Ronan Keating, Boy George, Natalie Imbruglia, Gene Pitney, Olly Murs, Sophie Ellis Bextor, One Dire…

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Cold Stone Creamery 3 with Shaun Diston and Gilli Nissim 2:46:23

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Shaun Diston (@shaundiston) and Gilli Nissim (time2getgill) of Twisted Metal join the 'boys to talk favorite desserts, writers' room eats, and the making of Twisted Metal Season 2 before a review of Coldstone. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/dough…

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WD-40: The Space Rocket Idea That Crashed and Burned for Its Inventor 2:45

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What Was He Thinking? He's the genius inventor (and not-so-bright businessman) who creates a product that eventually appears in four out of five American homes -- yet his poor decisionmaking ensures that he earns next to nothing for his efforts. Learn all about the amazing journey of WD40 in this episode. More Blundering Brainstorms to Come The nex…

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Pinkberry 2 with Grant Dekernion and Patty Guggenheim 2:16:03

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Grant Dekernion (@grantdekernion) and Patty Guggenheim (@patriscuit) of Twisted Metal join the 'boys to talk pod drivers, musical instruments, and old video games before a review of Pinkberry. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on…

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Back to School Special: Bad Ideas Gone Good 5:11

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What Were They Thinking? Sure they stumbled out of the gate -- but slow and steady wins the race for these six flops that turned out to be fabulous successes: An Upchuck of Historic Proportions He Forgets His Underwear and Turns Blue Blind Teen Creates an Awl-some Invention A Golden Moldy A Not-So-Sticky Situation A Forgettable Film Leads to an Unf…

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Stan Bicknell - Natasha Bedingfield, Kimbra, Miami Horror, The New Caledonia, Educator, Primus Auditions. 59:31

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Percussion Discussion Podcast - Episode 168 - Stan Bicknell. Joining me today is Stan Bicknell. New Zealand born Stan Bicknell has worked with Kimbra, Miami Horror, Ecca Vandal and his own band The New Caledonia, he is currently touring the UK and Europe with Natasha Bedingfield. He has worked hard to develop a very strong online presence, this was…

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Salt & Straw 2 with Saylor Curda and Tiana Okoye 2:09:55

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Saylor Curda (@saycurda) and Tiana Okoye (@tianaokoye) of Twisted Metal joins the 'boys to talk pickles and video games before continuing Twisted Monthal with a review of Salt & Straw. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughbo…

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O.J. Simpson: An All-Time Great Rusher, an All-Time Worst Lover 2:05

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What Were They Thinking? Given O. J. Simpson’s combination of looks, charisma, and athletic talent, it’s no wonder girls lose their heads (sometimes literally) when the slashing running back is around. But one of the NFL’s all-time great rushers is also one of America’s all-time worst lovers. In this episdode, learn about the various women who date…

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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams 2 with Stephanie Beatriz and Michael Jonathan Smith 2:18:05

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Stephanie Beatriz (@stephaniebeatriz) and Michael Jonathan Smith (@iammichaeljonathan) of Twisted Metal join the 'boys to talk Mitch's fishy laundry, Twisted Metal Season 2, and Toronto restaurants before a review of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughb…

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The Big Mac Smackdown: McDonald's Battles London Couple for Insulting Their Burgers 2:35

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What Were They Thinking? Environmental activists David Morris and Helen Steel camp under London-area golden arches to hand out their pamphlet titled: “What’s Wrong with McDonald’s? Everything They Don’t Want You to Know.” McDonald’s burger brass (possibly led by an incensed Mayor McCheese) proceeds to flip their collective bun lid, suing the financ…

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Bill Detamore - Pork Pie Drums 1:14:33

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Joining me today is the chairman also known as the head hog of Pork Pie Drums, Bill Detamore. Join us as we talk through Bill's amazing story from assembling his first ever drumkit as a teenager made up from different drums and how he wrapped them to make them look the same, through to working for DW Drums in there very early days and of course ont…

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Papa Johns 3 with Steve Sladkowski 2:25:24

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Steve Sladkowski (@sssladkow, Pup) joins the 'boys to talk touring, fried chicken, and Canadian pizza chains before a review of Papa Johns. Plus, a new edition of The Family Food. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughboys vi…

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It's President Vs. Ex-President in the Fight to Free A Group of Mutinous Imprisoned Slaves 2:12

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What Were They Thinking? Joseph Cinque leads a group of fifty-four Africans aboard the Spanish slave schooner La Amistad in a daring mutiny near Havana, Cuba, demanding that the crew provide them safe passage back home. Instead they're captured, imprisoned and held by the U.S. government on the condition that proceeds from the sale of said slaves a…

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Little Caesars 4 with Josh Gondelman 2:12:26

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Josh Gondelman (@joshgondelman, Positive Reinforcement) joins the 'boys to talk sports fandom, Boston eats, and New England comedy before a review of the Little Caesars Fantastic 4 Pizza. Plus, a new Snack or Wack. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/…

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Backyard Steel Plants? China's Great Leap Forward Falls On Its Face 2:09

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What Was He Thinking? The fearless leader commands you to replace your shrub plants with a steel plant. Dutifully, you and over 23,000 of your comrades obey. Using homemade backyard blast furnaces, kitchen utensils, old farm machinery, anything metal that’s not nailed down is melted down in a frantic effort to meet ambitious steel-production quotas…

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Gabi King - The 1975, Declan McKenna, Two Door Cinema Club, Years & Years 52:32

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Joining me today is the wonderful Gabi King. Gabi is a session drummer / percussionist who has worked with likes of Declan McKenna, CMAT, Two Door Cinema Club, Ed Sheeran, Years & Years and most recently playing percussion for The 1975. If you watched any of the recent Glastonbury Festival you will have seen Gabi with The 1975 headlining the Friday…

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Pizza Hut 4 with Neil Campbell and Mitra Jouhari 2:08:01

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Neil Campbell (@neilerdude) and Mitra Jouhari (@mitrajouhari) of Digman join the 'boys to talk favorite ice cream spots, Avatar, and the new season of Digman before a review of Pizza Hut. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kins…

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Independence Day Special: The Midnight Ride of Not Paul Revere 1:50

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What Was He Thinking? Every school kid knows Longfellow’s classic poem that begins: “Listen my children and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere.” But hold your horses! Historians tell us that Longfellow ignored as many as forty other brave riders, including a young man who rode farther and alerted more Massachusetts colonists to the …

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Taco Bell IX with Beck Bennett 2:29:29

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Beck Bennett (@beckbennett, Superman) joins the 'boys to discuss their trip to the bayou, viral moments, and filming Superman before reviewing Taco Bell's new Crispy Chicken menu. Plus, another edition of Jingle All The Whey. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshi…

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The Superman of Inventors: Common Sense is His Kryptonite 1:36

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What Was He Thinking? An inventor since his teen years, he's Superman when it comes to conjuring up revolutionary innovations: the safety pin, the sewing machine, the fountain pen and the repeating rifle, among others. But he’s kryptonite when it comes to business. Listen and learn how this man's revolutionary innovations made millions for others, …

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Matt Sorum - Guns n Roses / The Cult / Velvet Revolver / Billy Gibbons / Slash's Snakepit 47:09

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Today im joined by Rock Royalty - Matt Sorum. Matt has an enviable CV including such incredible names as The Cult, Guns N Roses, Velvet Revolver, Slash's Snakepit, Hollywood Vampires and his current gig with Billy Gibbons. Matt joins us from his beautiful home in Palm Springs for a great conversation about all things drums and music. Matt's love an…

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Panda Express 4 with Matt Kowalick and Holly Prazoff 2:42:09

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Matt Kowalick (@mattkowalick) and Holly Prazoff (@hollypraz) of Screentimers join the 'boys to talk parenting, carnival eats, and kids' meals before diving into a review of Panda Express Cub Meals. Plus, a drank or stank with the new Sprite+Tea. Stick around after the episode for a bonus segment with the writer and artist of the Doughboys Comic Boo…

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Mad Hatters Introduce the Hippest in Urine-Soaked, Mercury-Infused, Camel-Hair Headwear 1:56

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What Were They Thinking? In the race to create fashion-forward, Euro-hip menswear, nineteenth-century hatmakers aren’t using their heads. Selecting the finest Turkish camel hair with which to produce hat felt, they discover that soaking the fibers in camel urine greatly enhances quality and manufacturing efficiency. One problem: Yet just as mercury…

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Chili's 3 with Eva Anderson 2:06:59

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Eva Anderson (@evafay, The Lost Episode 400) joins the 'boys to discuss her recent trip to Vegas and novelty restaurants before celebrating 500 episodes with a review of Chili's. Plus, the return of Unsatisfied Yelper, and a Snack or Wack. To celebrate the 500th episode of Doughboys, Michael Cassady has released the original main themes for Doughbo…

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Father's Day Special: 100 Worst Ideas on the Air -- Author Interview with WNFL radio in Green Bay 13:22

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What Were They Thinking? Well, the producers at talk radio station WNFL were thinking that putting "100 of the Worst Ideas in History" on their airwaves might be a good idea -- and they were right. The infotaining repartee ensues as author Michael Smith shares his insights on the ill-fated XFL football league, the fat-free food additive that caused…

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Dave Mattacks - Fairport Convention / Jethro Tull / XTC / Paul McCartney / Elton John / Joan Armatrading etc..... 54:10

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Percussion Discussion Podcast - Episode 164 - Dave Mattacks. Joining me today is the wonderful Dave Mattacks. Dave is a british drummer ( now living in Boston ) with a quite remarkable career under his belt - he is known as the Folk Drummer (much to his occasional chargrin) Having played for Fairport Convention for a long time, however he has a lot…

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Burger King 7 with Andrea Jin 2:28:17

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Andrea Jin (@andreajin, Baby Goat) joins the 'boys to talk favorite desserts, burger preparation, and her family's farm before a review of Burger King's How To Train Your Dragon menu. Plus, another edition of Pie in this Guy. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshi…

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The "Space Western" That Dozens of Movie Studios Hated -- and Millions of Moviegoers Have Loved Ever Since 2:52

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What Were They Thinking? In the sparkling-water-swilling, $3,000-suit- wearing, have-your-masseuse-call-my-masseuse world of Hollywood film production, saying yes to a film concept is fraught with peril. If the movie bombs, you could lose your job (not to mention your masseuse). Saying no, on the other hand, is easy -- except when the movie you and…

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Randy's Donuts with Gareth Reynolds 2:08:01

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Gareth Reynolds (@reynoldsgareth, Next We Have) joins the 'boys to talk vegetarian living, eating on the road, and cat parenthood before diving into a review of Randy's Donuts. Plus, another edition of Drank or Stank. Check out Gareth’s new show Next We Have on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube! Get the Doughboys Comic at beourkids.com Watch this …

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The Cocaine-Laced Dental Care Product That Might Rot Your Teeth 1:53

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What Was He Thinking? John Pemberton is an Atlanta pharmacist. What he's not is a savvy product marketer -- or a particularly smart businessman. So his kooky blend of a dark, sticky, sugary syrup spiced with a pinch of cocaine, specially formulated to help patients with everything from migraines to upset stomachs to toothaches to impotence, alas, g…

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Harry Judd - McFly 58:54

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Joining me today is Harry Judd. Harry has been playing for British band McFly for over 20 years. As well as his drumming career, Harry has found time to win Strictly in 2011, took part in Celebrity Race Across The World with his mum in 2023, Co-Host Binge Podcast with Alex Jones and is also a very keen runner. We had such a great conversation, star…

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Planet Hollywood with Griffin Newman and David Sims 2:55:21

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Griffin Newman (@grifflightning) and David Sims (@davidlsims) of Blank Check join the 'boys to talk NYC eats and video games before diving into a review of Planet Hollywood. Plus, another edition of Frank Check. Catch Blank Check LIVE in New York! Get tickets at Bit.ly/BlankCheck25 Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episod…

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The Story Behind The Cool Drum Intro on Percussion Discussion Podcast - short clip 2:20

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This is a really short clip explaining who it is that plays the beautiful Gene Krupa esque drum intro on the podcast. its none other than Homer Steinweiss! check out his incredible discography. www.homersteinweiss.comBy Matty Roberts - Percussion Discussion

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Memorial Day Special: The Double Agent Double Cross That Fooled Hitler and Beat the Nazis 2:03

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What Was He Thinking? German military intelligence learns that an Allied invasion of Europe is imminent. What they don’t know is where or when they will attack. So Nazi leader Adolf Hitler turns to his most trusted intelligence advisor, Juan Pujol García. But there’s one measly little problem with good old Juan: Unbeknownst to Hitler, García is act…

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Pret a Manger with Charlotte McDonnell and Libby Watson 2:38:41

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Charlotte McDonnell (@coollike) and Libby Watson (@libbycwatson) join the 'boys to talk about their new podcast, What's All This Then, video games, and ghosts before diving into a review of Pret a Manger. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys …

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The Pubic Hairpiece: The Strangest Coverup in Fashion History (parental advisory) 1:35

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What Were They Thinking? Seventeenth-century hookers have a pubic problem that’s gone public. Doing the nasty with numerous lice-ridden sailors, farmers, vagrants, and sundry dirty scoundrels has left parasites o’plenty in the working girls’ privates. And that’s proving to be bad for business. Yet this old-world invention is still in use today. Lis…

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Tony Brock - Rod Stewart, The Babys, Close Enemies, Jeff Beck, Roy Orbison 1:04:20

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Joining me today is the wonderful Tony Brock. Tony is a British drummer that now lives in the US, he has a remarkable career under his belt having played for and recorded with some of the biggest names in the Business including The Babys, Rod Stewart, Roy Orbison, Eddie Money, Jeff Beck, Bernie Taupin and Jimmy Barnes. In 2024 Tony Joined a star st…

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Panera 3 with Kimia Behpoornia 2:24:44

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Kimia Behpoornia (@childclown) joins the 'boys to talk Bond movies, hot dogs, and the vegetarian lifestyle before a review of Panera's new croissant sandwiches. Plus, another edition of Chew Truths and a Fry. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughb…

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The Federal Investigation of the Hit Song That Advocates Deviant Teen Sex -- But Does It? 2:22

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What Were They Thinking? This hit song produced for a mere $36 by a bunch of drunken hipsters is the traget of a multimillion-dollar FBI investigation. Does it encorage American teens to have perverse sexual relations? Religious groups say: Yes! Parents say: "Gosh-darn-it, we hope not." The Feds say: "We'll, ah, get back to you on that." Listen, la…