About this episode
- Jeff's Bagel Run sponsorship and promotion - Expansion of Jeff's Bagel Run locations - Description of bagel flavors and specialty spreads - Vegan options available at Jeff's Bagel Run - Monthly prize giveaway for using #TDBagel - Encouragement to send photos to Jeff's Bagel Run - Introduction to the Friday free show of A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan - Samantha Haar returns as a guest from the Semantics Podcast - Discussion about Samantha's old workspace being left untouched - Joke about Tracy undoing Samantha's previous work - Announcement of BDM Appreciation Week in April - Joke about a golden ticket promotion for BDM members - Tom's history of organizing boating experiences for listeners - Mention of two listeners passing away after participating in boating experiences - Acknowledgment of a BDM member who passed away - Teasing details about an "Ultimate Tom and Dan Experience" - Joke about canceling streaming subscriptions - Discussion about jailbroken Fire Sticks - Mention of Maisie encountering inappropriate content on Tubi - Tom recounting a frustrating phone call experience Tom's complaint about his phone and other devices not working - Tom refuses to answer phone calls due to excessive scam calls - Discussion on how voicemail and mail have become obsolete due to spam - Tom's reliance on texts and the internet instead of phone calls - Jokes about Tom's inability to use VPNs for accessing adult content - Complaints about lack of variety in adult content on certain websites - Discussion about encountering unexpected adult content categories - Tom being spammed with phone calls and assuming it was a scam - GM Financial attempting to contact Tom about his car payment - Tom ignoring the calls, assuming they were sales pitches - Crystal discovering a letter about Tom being behind on car payments - Tom realizing he was two and a half months late on payments - Discussion about automatic payments and how they failed - Argument that wives take over responsibilities, leading to learned helplessness - Comparison to neighbors doing small tasks for others leading to dependency - Tom's realization that the missed payment was the final payment on his truck - Bank policies allowing repossession for being one payment behind Frustration at banks repossessing vehicles even if only one payment is left - Tom jokes about ignoring the repo and letting them keep his truck - Tom initially thought the GM Financial call was a scam or sales pitch - Frustration with companies not using text messages for important notifications - Complaints about doctors scheduling appointments without asking for availability - Discussion about call centers switching doctor recommendations without consent - Observation that society is now fully saturated with video surveillance - Crystal sending Tom a Ring doorbell video she found interesting - Joke about a racist woman confronting a black man in his own home - Tom describes a Ring doorbell video of a lizard defecating on the camera - Debate over whether the lizard video is truly rare or unique - Video footage of an asteroid impact captured for the first time - Discussion on the increasing likelihood of rare events being caught on video - Skepticism about the reported details of the meteorite incident - Reflection on how past events lacked video documentation - Nostalgia for meeting celebrities before taking photos became common Mention of old radio days and past events that went undocumented - Tom reflects on meeting celebrities like Shaq, Don Shula, and Beetlejuice without taking photos - Discussion on whether Tom would have asked for selfies with famous people - Tom's conflicting feelings of respect and violent urges towards certain figures - Debate on whether everything significant in modern times has now been caught on video - Complaints about the prevalence of cameras and the necessity of being constantly aware of being recorded - Mention of Jelly Roll's public nose-picking incident and comparisons to Tom's habits - Tom's conscious effort to avoid bad habits on camera during live streams - Discussion about the difference between wiping and eating a booger in public - Joke comparing indecent acts in different public places - Teasing a new segment where Sam presents unusual stories - Introduction of a band called Sunshine Slackers and their song "Sewer" - Promotion for Pinball Dudes, a company that rents and sells pinball machines - Tom and his family enjoying their in-studio pinball machine - Announcement of a private pinball gathering for Twitch listeners - Introduction to the story of Peter the Dolphin, a NASA-funded experiment in the 1960s - Margaret Lovett's involvement in researching dolphin communication in the U.S. Virgin Islands - Debate on why the dolphins were given human names like Peter, Pamela, and Sissy Explanation of the living arrangement designed for Lovett and Peter the Dolphin - Margaret Lovett cohabitated with Peter the Dolphin for six days a week in an attempt to teach him human speech - The dolphin struggled with pronouncing the "M" sound without making bubbles - Peter, being a young male dolphin, frequently became aroused, disrupting the research - Lovett initially allowed Peter to visit female dolphins to relieve himself but found it disruptive - Lovett decided to manually relieve Peter to maintain focus on the research - Discussion on dolphin anatomy and how their reproductive organs function - Lovett described the act as "sensual" but not sexual, aiming to strengthen the bond for research purposes - Hustler magazine exposed the story, sparking public outrage - NASA-funded research also included giving LSD to dolphins, though it had no observable effects - The research was eventually defunded due to public backlash and negative press - The dolphins were relocated to a repurposed bank building in Miami with smaller tanks and fewer enrichment activities - Peter the Dolphin, deprived of attention and stimulation, reportedly committed suicide by voluntarily ceasing to breathe - Discussion on how dolphins must consciously breathe and have the ability to choose not to - Reflection on how common dolphin suicides might be and whether other dolphins have received similar treatment - Speculation on whether drowning feels euphoric for dolphins, similar to how it is sometimes described for humans - Tom recalls a personal near-drowning experience while surfing General surprise at learning new facts about dolphin physiology and behavior - Margaret Lovett married the photographer who documented her dolphin research, and they converted the research facility into their family home - Discussion on how Lovett's daughters might feel about discovering their mother's past research - Lovett faced online harassment and ridicule over the dolphin-handling story - Introduction of Sam's new segment, "Who's Coming to Get You," inspired by Thomas Mann - Discussion of previous guest appearances, including Cadillac Pat discussing Oak Island Treasure - Cadillac Pat's continued belief in the legitimacy of the Oak Island show despite skepticism - Introduction of a UK court case where a woman was sentenced for "cyber farting" - Rhiannon Evans sent multiple videos of herself farting to her boyfriend's ex-partner, leading to distress and police involvement - Evans was sentenced to community service, a restraining order, rehab sessions, and alcohol abstinence - Debate on whether sending fart videos qualifies as harassment or cyberbullying - Comparison to other forms of harassment like repeated phone calls or offensive messages - Discussion on how intent plays a role in determining harassment cases - Chat room suggestion to create a "Fart Week" competition, similar to Shark Week - Debate on piercings and which types have aged well over time - Tom and Sam discuss tongue rings and how they can seem out of place in professional settings Tom critiques his wife having a belly ring while working as a corporate project manager - Eyebrow piercings are making a comeback - Discussion on how certain piercings, like gauged ears, feel outdated - Complaints about stretched earlobe holes not closing and emitting an unpleasant smell - Tom expresses a desire to have his gauged ears surgically closed - Discussion on Cardi B getting a butt crack piercing - Concerns about infection risks and healing complications of butt crack piercings - Talk about micro-splits at the top of the butt crack and related discomfort - Tom and his daughter Maisie both experiencing deep, sensitive ass cracks - Joke about childhood bullying related to a "double butt crack" - Debate on whether butt crack piercings can heal properly or get irritated by clothing - Concerns about the practicality of wearing thongs with a butt crack piercing - Discussion about gold teeth and Tom wanting one for his fang - Comparison of gold teeth to Joe Pesci's character in *Home Alone* - Introduction of the story of Olympic figure skater Dick Button passing away at 95 - Jokes about the unfortunate name "Dick Button" and comparisons to worse names - Discussion on why someone named Richard Button would choose to go by "Dick" Debate on whether people were aware of unfortunate name choices 95 years ago - Discussion on the evolution of slang for genitalia, including terms like "Button Dick" and "Mushroom Head." - Debate on whether the term "button" was even relevant in ancient times, referencing the Roman Empire. - Reflection on how funny names are less common now due to parents being more conscious. - Argument against giving children names they may not live up to, like "Champion." - Criticism of Patrick Mahomes' children's metal-themed names (Sterling, Bronze, Gold). - Speculation on what the next name in Mahomes' lineup would be (e.g., Copper). - Discussion about participation trophies and naming a kid something like "Certificate." - Breakdown of the lawsuit battle between Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and Ryan Reynolds. - Explanation of sexual harassment and smear campaign lawsuits between Baldoni and Lively. - Discussion of leaked videos, text messages, and voicemails between the involved parties. - Breakdown of a late-night voicemail from Baldoni and how it was used in the legal battle. - Debate on how releasing out-of-context information distorts public perception. - Reflection on self-destructive behavior and the impulse to "burn everything down" even at personal cost. - Speculation on whether Ryan Reynolds inserted the character "Nice Pool" in *Deadpool 3* as a jab at Justin Baldoni. - Description of "Nice Pool" as a man-bun-wearing, feminist character mocking Baldoni. - Discussion on Ryan Reynolds' passive-aggressive, creative nature and his love of getting the last word. Confirmation that Reynolds has full control over *Deadpool* as its writer, producer, and director. - Ryan Reynolds allegedly forced his way into rewrites on *It Ends With Us*, upsetting people. - Discussion on holding grudges and how they waste time and energy. - Debate on the thrill of self-destructive behavior, like "lighting the fuse" on drama. - Comparison of the rush from revenge to the pleasure dolphins get from being "relieved." - Candace Owens is investigating the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni drama. - Allegations that Reynolds inserted "Nice Pool" as a parody of Baldoni in *Deadpool 3*. - The character *Nice Pool* played by "Gordon Reynolds" was a possible hidden insult. - Allegations that Reynolds used prosthetic makeup to resemble Baldoni in the film. - T.J. Miller and Martha Stewart have both publicly called Ryan Reynolds an asshole. - Candace Owens claims Reynolds orchestrated the smear campaign against Baldoni. - Speculation that the feud was started to deflect from *It Ends With Us* tanking. - Comparison to the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial, predicting more public drama. - Criticism that the public is tired of nonstop celebrity feuds and scandals. - Discussion of celebrities inserting "Easter eggs" in media to attack rivals. - Resurfaced interview where Blake Lively admitted to wearing bronzer to appear Black. - Criticism of Lively's attempt to frame the blackface incident as "just being a geek." - Speculation that Blake Lively lacks a publicist or stylist due to poor public decisions. Lively allegedly acted as her own intimacy coordinator but later claimed harassment. - Discussion on Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds being control freaks who try to do everything themselves. - Joke about becoming a Nazi Facebook group moderator as a nerdy activity. - Brief mention of the *Bad Baby* vs. *Alabama Barker* beef. - Recap of Bhad Bhabie's rise to fame from *Dr. Phil* to rapper to OnlyFans millionaire. - Discussion of Bhad Bhabie's cancer diagnosis and her success despite her early controversies. - Introduction to Alabama Barker, Travis Barker's daughter, and her public feud with Bhad Bhabie. - Explanation of Alabama Barker's background and appearance, contrasting with her rap persona. - Accusations that Alabama Barker is adopting a Black accent and style despite her background. - Mention of Alabama Barker's diss track, *Cry Baby*, and its reception. - Discussion of Bhad Bhabie's diss track, *Overcooked*, accusing Alabama of sleeping with Soulja Boy and Tyga. - Claims in the diss track that Alabama Barker got pregnant by Tyga and had an abortion. - Alabama Barker denies all accusations, stating she has never been pregnant or involved with Tyga or Soulja Boy. Soulja Boy threatens to sue Bhad Bhabie over her diss track. - Criticism of modern rap beefs being settled with lawsuits instead of violence. - Discussion about Drake suing Kendrick Lamar to prevent a song from being performed at the Super Bowl. - Debate over whether Alabama Barker is a legitimate rapper. - Commentary on Drake's credibility as a rapper given his past on *Degrassi*. - Soulja Boy demanding $10 million from Bhad Bhabie in response to her diss track. - Mention of Soulja Boy's past financial struggles and attempts to sell game consoles. - Segue into a new segment called *Selling Your Dreams*. - Brief discussion of the band *Drew and Ellie Holcomb* and their song *Memory Bank*. - Promotion of *Sports Subaru* and *Donnelly Chevrolet* dealerships. - Mention of a *BDM Subaru group* and listener loyalty to Subaru. - Discussion about a past promotion where listeners test-drove Subarus. - Samantha Haar promoting *Semantics Podcast* and an upcoming cruise. - Idea of Tom and Dan following the cruise on a separate boat. - Jokes about needing guns to defend against pirates while following the cruise. - Discussion about Facebook Marketplace and people selling items that were once their passions. - Introduction of the *Sell Your Dreams* segment, highlighting people giving up on hobbies or projects. - Mention of Jim Colbert selling a Nissan Z race car project after six years. - Discussion of Dan's unfinished electric conversion project for his 1959 Vespa. - Recognition of how many listeners have abandoned saltwater fish tanks and podcasts. - Introduction of Travis Baller as the first guest for *Sell Your Dreams*. Travis selling a *one-wheel* due to injury. - Discussion of Butler introducing Dan to the *Onewheel* and how it led to his employment. - Butler's *Onewheel* accident resulting in a fractured wrist and torn rotator cuff. - Debate over whether Butler initially resisted selling his *Onewheel*. - Technical issues with the show's internet and phone lines. - Acknowledgment of frequent internet disruptions due to construction. - Discussion about seeing abandoned hobbies for sale on Facebook Marketplace. - Mention of Howard Stern's return to listening habits. - Butler ultimately deciding to sell his *Onewheel* due to injuries and pressure from his wife. - Explanation of the *Onewheel* community's term "float life." - Tom joking about past failed dreams, including an abandoned above-ground pool. - Debate over whether riding a *Onewheel* actually feels like floating. - Tom considering buying Butler's *Onewheel* to add to his collection. - Mention of *Tom's Triforce* idea: having three *Onewheels* for him, Tommy, and Max. - Tom admitting to not telling Crystal about Butler's accident to keep *Onewheels* available for his sons. - Joke about Tom oversharing information unnecessarily. - Reference to *Corey Feldman's* character in *The Goonies* hoarding other people's wishes. - Tom wanting to "own" Butler's dream by buying his *Onewheel*. - Discussion of Butler's other interests, including *Star Wars*, but correcting the assumption he's into spears. Butler trying to determine a selling price for his *Onewheel XR*. - Butler's segment goes wrong, leading to jokes about his bad luck with setups. - Discussion about starting a *Tradeo* segment where listeners trade items. - Tom offers to help Butler sell his *Onewheel* on the show. - Tom's sons are uninterested in *Onewheels* or bikes, preferring screens. - Technical difficulties continue, causing more frustration. - Discussion about a Russian *mermaid performer* being bitten by a fish during a stunt. - Mention of the *Goliath grouper* and its controversial nickname. - Butler offers his *Onewheel* for $600 cleaned or $500 with blood still on it. - Debate over the fair market price of a *Onewheel XR* on Facebook Marketplace. - Butler confirms he still paints *Star Wars* models and will be at *Megaton* taking commissions. - Joke about *Mel Gibson* appearing at *Megaton* and a reference to his past controversies. - Tom shares a bizarre dream where he caught Butler in bed with his wife, but everyone acted like it was normal. - Jokes about Butler wearing a *T&D polo* with no pants in the dream. - References to *Mel Gibson's infamous rants* and jokes about his lines being used in relationships. - Transition from *"Sell Your Dreams"* segment to *"Tell Your Dreams"* as Tom unexpectedly shares a personal dream. Butler is credited with getting Tom to open up about a dream for the first time on the show. - Butler signs off with a joke about appearing in Tom's dreams. - Discussion about having Butler call in during *Megacon* to report on the event. - Debate about *Mel Gibson* appearing at *Megacon* and his continued work in Hollywood. - Speculation on whether Gibson is making *Passion of the Christ 2* for money or personal reasons. - Discussion about Gibson's financial situation and investments. - Mention of Gibson's past controversies and the difficulty of making a public comeback. - Observations on Gibson's *new teeth* and how his hair has aged. - Discussion about why someone as wealthy as *Mel Gibson* would do convention appearances. - Mention of Gibson's vocal support for certain political views and the people who align with him. - Debate over *Jack Black* distancing himself from *Kyle Gass* after a controversial joke. - Comparison of *Jack Black's* situation to what would happen if Tom and Dan had a similar falling out. - Discussion about business priorities vs. personal loyalty in entertainment. - Internet detectives analyzing *Jack Black's* reaction to *Kyle Gass's* joke. Debate over whether Jack Black's *apology* was genuine or just PR damage control. - Discussion about how celebrities are now held more accountable due to constant video recording. - Mention of *Fat Mike* from NOFX making controversial jokes about the Las Vegas shooting and facing backlash. - Conversation about how society and technology have changed public perception and accountability. - Example of *Mel Gibson's* past racist and anti-Semitic remarks resurfacing. - Debate over whether public scandals truly affect celebrities long-term. - Awareness of being recorded and cautious email communication. - Tom and Dan recalling the early days of email in radio and how things were handled before digital records. - Daniel recounting an email he sent about an ex-girlfriend that got him in trouble. - Discussion on how internet search history can be used in legal cases. - Tom joking about searching incriminating things on public computers as a prank. - Debate about whether bath towels have a *slick side* and what type of towels are best. - Tom discussing his recent upgrade to *bath sheets* and how they changed his life. - Tom appreciating a set of pillows Dan gifted him, calling them life-changing. - Discussion about *Tom's change in personality* over time, comparing "Old Testament Tom" vs. "New Testament Tom." - Debate about *gift-giving*, with Tom being praised for giving thoughtful gifts. - Sam explaining her mismatched towel situation at home. - Tom describing how *Crystal* keeps fancy towels rolled up as decoration, while they use mismatched towels. Tom admitting to using black towels for personal hygiene purposes. - Discussion about *Semantics Podcast* celebrating eight years with an event at *Rock Pit Brewing and Distilling* on February 23rd. - Debate on whether quitting a podcast before hitting 10 years is the right move. - Talk about *Tom & Dan's* potential rebranding after 20 years. - Conversation about inappropriate discussions regarding animals. - Story about a woman twerking on special needs individuals at a care facility. - Debate over whether the twerking was disrespectful or if the individuals enjoyed it. - Mention of *Miley Cyrus* twerking on *Robin Thicke* at the VMAs and comparing it to the special needs incident. - Discussion on the sexual implications of twerking on different body parts. - Tom joking about his wife sitting on his face to the point of suffocation. - Caller accusing the show of repeating old topics, specifically about dolphins. - Hosts debating whether they actually repeated content or if they just forgot. - Realization that years of podcasting have led to some repeated topics. - Acknowledgment that long-time listeners remember things the hosts have forgotten. Joking about whether memory loss is due to aging or marijuana use. - Discussion on whether it matters if they repeat topics on the show. - Joke about playing an old segment simultaneously with the new one to compare. - Mention of *Sky Rizzy* joke being made twice within an hour. - Reflection on 16-17 years of podcasting and whether they'll make it to 20. - Plan to revisit *Peter the Dolphin* topic on the 20-year anniversary. - Joke about bringing a dolphin to their 20-year event. - Concerns about recycling topics as they age. - Mention of appearing on the *Who's the Baddie* podcast to discuss *Shawshank Redemption.* - Daniel previously discussed *Coco* on the same podcast. - Discussion on *Blake Lively* laughing during *Shawshank Redemption* and her being bad at interviews. - Promotion of *Who's the Baddie* and *Crespo and Cabin Boy Matt's* podcast. - Clarification that *Cabin Boy Matt* now just goes by *Matt,* but listeners still refer to him by his old nickname. - Joke about Tom still being called *Drunkie the Bandit.* - Mention of *GapeToberfest.* Closing the show with jokes about legal implications of their humor. **Social Media:** [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/)