Mt. Rushmore of Pirates

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YARRRR! In honor of the upcoming International Talk Like a Pirate Day, we're talking about pirates. All kinds of pirates, from those that roam the Seven Seas to the ones that illegally download Pearl Jam bootlegs. SHOW NOTES The Dread Pirate Roberts (Richard's Choice) Blackbeard (Michael's Choice) Captain Hook (Joint Choice) Scalawag from the Pirates of the Caribbean Ride (Michael's Choice) Brad Hamilton from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (Richard's Choice) Napster (Michael's Choice) The Pirate Parrot (Richard's Choice)

Mt. Rushmore of Booby Traps

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It's a trap! Specifically, a booby trap - a Rube Goldberg set-up that ends in someone being crushed, captured or otherwise harmed. This week we're looking at some of the most iconic booby traps in pop culture. Enjoy the listen and whatever you do, don't step on the trip wire!

Mt. Rushmore of Yacht Rock

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Sometimes you want to rock and other times you want to yacht rock. What are some of the smoothest songs ever made? We discuss them this week with special guest Tim Granlund, who is a seasoned air guitar veteran and master of easy listening.

Mt. Rushmore of Least Accurate Portrayals of Restaurants and/or Service on T

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We all know that pretty much everything on television is EXACTLY like it is in real life. Except for the rare occasions when it isn't, and that's never more the case than with bars and restaurants.

Mt. Rushmore of High School Regrets

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This week we're looking back at some of the things that we wish we'd done differently in high school, aka "the episode where the boys have a midlife crisis." The good news: no one talks about how they could have had a football scholarship if it wasn't for that knee injury, since we're all a bunch of nerds!

Mt. Rushmore of Dangerous Toys

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Who doesn't want a little bit of danger with their fun? Certainly kids do - that's why some of the most popular toys and games are also the most likely to cause death and dismemberment. This week we look at toys that changed the world, or at least the ER.

Mt. Rushmore of Canes, Staffs and Walking Sticks

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Teddy Roosevelt famous said "walk softly and carry a big stick." Knowing him, he was probably just done shouting "BULLY!" at someone right before, so take that with a grain of salt. But TR was correct in stating that there's nothing like having a nice stick in your hand (keep your minds out of the gutters) to make you feel alive.

Mt. Rushmore of Henchmen

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You know the saying: behind every supervillain is a henchman who is probably getting killed off early in the final battle. But where would our evil geniuses of the world be without their loyal toadies? Who would man the computers at their underground lair, or strap the hero to a chair so they can hear the entire nefarious plot explained to them right before they are killed? Because they sure aren't doing these things for themselves!

Mt. Rushmore of Directors Acting in Other Directors' Movies

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There are plenty of actors who dabble in directing, and there are plenty of directors who also famous for acting in their own movies. But what about famous directors who aren't actors but decide to go on the other side of a camera because of vanity or a favor to a friend?

Mt. Rushmore of a Large Wooden Shipping Crate

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Personally, I have never seen a large wooden shipping crate in real life. But I have seen them in movies, TV shows and cartoons. This week we're breaking out the crowbar to pry open our takes on the most iconic uses of this classic prop.