He's the Beaveman, a sarcastic, angry, Army veteran who is full of guarded optimism and a love of comedy. His counterpart, the Swan, is the Padmé to his Darth Vader, the Evil-Lyn to his Skeletor, and unfortunately someone who wouldn't know great comedy if it bit her on her lovely backside. Together they use the podcast as their own form of stress relief along with squad members Jumanji, Nemo (comedian Mike Cotayo), and the Trailer Park Monster/Dark Lord of Brown-Town JD Hutchins, as well as ...
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Send us a text Beaveman, Swan, and Nolan talk about the problems with the justice system. Citing the well-known story of the West Memphis Three, the Beaveman presents a very real fear in this country: going to prison for a crime you did not commit. Three young men spent 18 years of their lives in prison for a crime they clearly did not commit. Coul…
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The Force is Strong with GD Fenderson
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1:27:27Send us a text The Squad assembles, literally, the entire squad assembles for a fun chat with guest GD Fenderson. GD Fenderson is a self-described Certified Forensic Humorist. That means he tells jokes at crime scenes and autopsies. Honestly, we don't know what it means, because I am not sure, in all the confusion, that he ever explained it in deta…
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Send us a text On this episode, the squad unites for JD's triumphant return! Beaveman, Swan, JD, and Nolan hang for a completely off the rails conversation about how to survive a murder, types of cows, how to properly say Milk, and the political idea that Genghis Khan is tangentially responsible for the Europeans arrival in the Americas. This is wh…
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Send us a text The first week of May is a special time of year. It is the time of year that the Beaveman consumes even more Star Wars than he typically does. On this episode Beaveman and the Swan talk about Star Wars, and yes, there are things the Beaveman doesn't remember and doesn't know. He doesn't take a scientific or statistical approach to th…
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Send us a text On this episode, the Beaveman is subjected to dealing with two scatter-brained broads who talk over him the entire episode and insist on making mouth noises. Yup, it's the Swan and the Claw Queen (that broad from the east side). Ever wonder what to do if you come upon a wounded or not wounded animal? If they are wounded, call Kate to…
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Send us a text Beaveman and Ricker do the podcast without anyone else joining them. Some of the squad members were concerned for Ricker, but he survived. The Beaveman presented Ricker with descriptions of some of his dreams to get his opinion on what they may mean. They also talk about the movie Peanut Butter Falcon and when Ricker missed his oppor…
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Beaveman has a big heart and the Ricker thinks all rectangles are squares
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1:11:25Send us a text Believe it or not, the Beaveman reveals how he protects his feelings to perform his job effectively and not get too emotional. We learn that Ricker thinks all rectangles are squares, metaphorically, and the Swan is all about giving the Beaveman away if it makes her life easier and someone else's harder. Check out the fun shows and mo…
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The Squad chats with comedian Ron Caine
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1:22:21Send us a text He's looking to purchase some gently used thongs ladies, and he'll pay extra if you take them off in front of him. The Beaveman? No, comedian Ron Caine. Well, that's the intro Beaveman gave him anyway. On this episode, the squad unites for a completely ridiculous conversation about catching your parents in the act, restaurants that s…
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Send us a text On this episode of the Slaptail Squad, Swan and Beaveman talk to Kate DoorXYZ about their recent trip to San Diego and all the fun that comes with airline travel. San Diego is an amazing town with a hopping comedy scene so Beaveman talks a bit about getting to go on a few mics to get some reps in. The conversation, as always, devolve…
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Send us a text When you thought we couldn't get any more ridiculous, we prove we can! In this episode, we welcome back Chewbacca's nephew, Nolan Johncock. Do you think you have a ton of random knowledge? Maybe you do, but is it at Nolan's level? Can you talk about conspiracy, the Hubble telescope, shark skin, and horse penis all in one conversation…
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Send us a text On this episode, the Squad unites to talk about the paranormal. There is a certain doll that resides in Key West, Florida that has the utmost respect of the squad. However, a certain someone, thinks she can take a bit of a casual attitude regarding the known powers of this masterful doll. Thankfully, Beaveman, JD, and Ricker are no f…
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Send us a text The Slaptail Squad podcast welcomes comedian Kate Dore, from Michigan, for a fun conversation about women in comedy. The Beaveman and Swan talk with Kate about her fiancé, her addiction to claw machines, and the Beaveman's hatred for Russia and Putin (but not the good people of Russia). The show also features silly little jokes from …
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Send us a text The Squad unites to say a collective FU to Putin and Russia but also to talk about the state of the nation when ignorance and misinformation reigns supreme. Do we really want to step back in time to the age of measles wards, polio, and widespread bubonic and pulmonic plague? I think not. Podcasting is the last avenue of free speech, …
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Still confused about Shared Psychotic Disorders
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1:29:34Send us a text The squad is still confused about the difference between shared psychotic disorders and being bat-sh!t crazy. Nemo swims in to save the day and clear up the confusion. He failed immediately by stating the term Folie à Deux is made up. That's what happens when you try to learn something—still a fun conversation. Guess the squad needs …
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Shared delusional disorders...sort of
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1:17:49Send us a text Beaveman, JD, and Ricker discuss subjects they are 100% qualified to discuss. Not really, that would be so unlike all of our other podcasts. Shared delusional disorders, aka Folie à Deux or other types of Folie depending on the type and number, are delusional disorders that start with one person and are shared by others. They discuss…
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Send us a text It's been nearly 5 long years but the Ricker is back! One of the original members of The Slaptail Squad is finally back from the longest hiatus and we could not be more thrilled. We are very proud of his accomplishments and humanitarian efforts all over the planet earth and in the cosmos that kept him away, but now he is back and rea…
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Send us a text It is a wonderful day in the Beaver Den. The Beaveman finally has sleepwear that does not squeeze his waist or cause him to drop residual urine on his bedsheets. He really wanted to talk more about it but got sidetracked by a ridiculous discussion with Swan about travel, Nemo about comedy, and of course, sex toys. Congrats to Mike Co…
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Send us a text Beaveman and Swan hang with a friend of the show Jogun to talk about all things nerdy—no fact-checking needed. We never need fact-checking again. All things, ridiculous, nerdy, historical, and revisionist, don't matter, it is all factual. Join us for a fun talk about all things nerdy. Basically, things Swan doesn't understand, becaus…
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It's the end of everything and men's mouths are colder!
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1:28:38Send us a text Swan, Nemo, and Beaveman unite as a squad to talk about the giant poop show, goat rodeo, FUBAR world we are living in, and how it is affecting the human condition. Sounds deep doesn't it? Too bad Swan and Nemo are easily distracted by anything and everything. There are some serious moments, but remember, none of this is real. We are …
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The Emmy goes to...Buttrick and Morty
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1:09:37Send us a text The fun continues this week as comedian Emmy Buttrick joins the Beaveman and Swan for a fun conversation about redheads, comedy, succubi, and pinup modeling; with a redheaded, pinup modeling, succubitus standup comedian. That makes her an expert. [succubitus is the trait of being a succubus, (it's a word Beaveman made up)] Catch this…
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Send us a text Beaveman and the Swan welcome Chicago Comedian Jen Flaxman to the Beaver Den for an entertaining conversation. Jen is the producer and host of better help comedy Chicago and a talented stand-up comedian who demonstrates a strong tolerance for putting up with Beaveman's sense of humor and psychopathy. In this episode we talk about com…
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The Squad chats with comedian Adam Minnick
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59:20Send us a text The Swan and the Beaveman welcome comedian Adam Minnick remotely to the Beaver Den to talk comedy, bad habits, drones, and whatever other crazy stuff the Beaveman can come up with. To challenge the Swan, Beaveman gives her a swear jar and a handful of quarters because, as we all know, the Swan curses up a storm like the true RN she i…
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I'm gonna knock you out! Red said knock you out!
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59:14Send us a text The squad unites for a fun Christmas Eve conversation with comedian Red the Blackout Artist. How do comedians get their stage names if they don't use the one on their birth certificate? Join us for a completely pointless conversation about comedy, dating, and sharp farts—another episode steeped in culture. Funny Man Mike Cotayo, aka …
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Send us a text Steven the SiTCOM Ortiz steps in to hang with the squad this week and just shoot the poop. Beaveman and Swan find out that Steven has some secrets about his friends group, about the morning show he does with his friends, and his take on drones, alien lifeforms, cryptids, and hauntings. Sounds like he needs to be on a spooky episode w…
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Katy needs a chit chat with the squad
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1:33:56Send us a text On this episode, Beaveman and the Swan welcome Katy May from the band Katy Needs a Life. They jump right in with conversations about Katy's proposed pilot sitcom, true crime, and a myriad of other subjects. She isn't sure she wants to be the leader of the KNAL commune (sounds like a cult), but she hasn't flat out dismissed the idea. …
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