A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
The most mediocre time you'll ever have.

Currently working on this. :) - d

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- Chat on digital badges on Twitch and Peloton
- Andrea's involvement in Monopoly Go
- Open-ended, never-ending games like Candy Crush
- Tom discusses negative self-talk and inadequacy
- Earning digital badges and their psychological impact
- Reference to David Blaine and past experiences watching him
- Mention of a *King of the Hill* episode about Hank Hill learning to have fun
- Discussion on people unable to enjoy situations, even at concerts
- Idea for a "daycare" area at concerts for disinterested attendees
- Admission of having a "no fun gene" and trouble enjoying the moment
- Self-diagnosis of thinking he knows everything
- Talking in absolutes and lacking open-mindedness
- Suggestion for a month-long, communication-free retreat for self-improvement
- Brief debate on Adderall's influence on behavior
- Story of a neighbor returning a lost boat key found under a truck
- Humor about being caught shirtless at home by the neighbor
- Speculation on surveillance and partner tracking
- Incident of car rifling due to forgetting to lock it
- Discussion on losing and finding the boat key
- Realization someone likely discarded the boat key after deeming it worthless
- Debate on car door locking and reasons for leaving them unlocked
- Concerns about car break-ins for valuables like guns and pain pills
- Living with behaviors due to laziness
- Mention of identity theft worries
- Debate on viewing door locking as a minor inconvenience
- Acknowledging personal flaws and challenges in behavior change
- Discussion on self-doubt and not knowing everything
- Contrast between being overly confident and feeling doubtful
- Reflection on how long-time radio work affects thinking and communication
- Mention of radio experience leading to constant planning and thinking ahead
- Discussion on male retreats, referencing Aaron Rodgers
- Jealousy of Aaron Rodgers' confidence and know-it-all attitude
- Challenges of being confident in disagreements
- Suggestion to keep the boat key out of the truck to avoid theft
- Conversation on door checkers looking for unlocked cars
- Mention of cars with auto-lock features
- Interest in talking to someone who checks car doors at night
- Idea of using glitter bombs or dye packs to catch thieves
- Discussion on airbag pranks and people getting hurt
- Watching YouTube fail videos involving stunts and car accidents
- Interest in tracking devices and their effectiveness
- Discussion on outdated and current robbery prevention methods
- Hypothetical bank robbery scenario and intimidation
- Reference to the “wet bandits” from *Home Alone* as a Halloween costume idea
- Plans to dress as "wet bandits" with a child as Kevin for a parade
- Desire to attend a Casey Musgraves concert in a custom nudie suit
- DIY nudie suit with airbrush and rhinestones
- Complaints about broken air conditioning and studio heat
- Concerns over rent increases and potential relocation
- Joking about turning to crime if forced to move
- Mention of eating Polish food at a local mom-and-pop restaurant
- Nostalgia for the old-fashioned feel of the Polish restaurant
- Sadness over the decline of mom-and-pop shops
- Discussion on needing a strict business manager to keep places open
- Mention of a super yacht flipping in Italy with billionaire fatalities
- Yacht company's CEO blames crew for preventable sinking
- Speculation on why the yacht flipped
- Mention of an artist named Los Camparinos and the song "Holy Smoke"
- A humorous knock-knock joke with the word "Squirt"
- Introduction of show hosts and surprise reactions to Andrea and Maisie's behavior
- Recent BDM post about old school shirts
- Talking about old shirts like Alice in Chains and Marilyn Manson
- Mention of offensive shirt content
- Wearing band and novelty shirts in middle school
- Debate on the meaning behind Deftones' "Around the Fur" shirt
- Wearing Big Johnson shirts and the humor behind them
- Malcolm X shirts being banned in schools
- Teacher Mr. Blood enforcing the ban on Malcolm X shirts
- Shirt with Gamecock reference from Dan's father
- Parents not understanding innuendos on shirts
- Lyndon B. Johnson's reputation and behavior
- Kids' clothing preferences like plain shirts and athletic wear
- Indifference to fashion, preferring comfort
- Kids not wanting graphic tees or logos
- Popular items like White Crocs, Uggs, Lululemon shorts
- Girls wearing Nike Pro athletic wear
- Frustration over unused clothes, especially dresses
- Dress code limits for family events, avoiding crop tops
- Wearing athletic wear and being judged for it
- Reference to past incidents of overzealous intimacy
- Glass bedroom door creating silhouettes
- Sleeping with dogs and the challenges involved
- Humor about dogs during intimate moments
- Obsession with Dansby the dog and planning vacations around him
- Considering luxurious dog boarding facilities
- Business idea for a dog paradise boarding facility
- Hulk Hogan's past behavior and jokes about voting for him
- Misunderstanding Indian food as Native American food
- Buying wine to pair with Indian cuisine for dinner
- George Carlin's views on the term "Indian"
- Repeated yacht incident reference, lacking detail discussion
- Yacht CEO blaming crew for errors causing sinking
- Yacht's unsinkable nature if protocols were followed
- Debate on crew's legal consequences
- Captain survived; cook was one of the first to die
- Man surviving similar incident becoming a divemaster
- Hypothetical choice between drowning or burning
- Reflection on being cautious vs. taking risks
- Mention of "precautiousness" being viewed negatively
- Joking about conspiracy theories and survival scenarios
- Introduction of Little Monarch's song "We Got That Feelin'"
- Voicemail and email segment announcement
- Songs abruptly ending without fade-outs
- Music production accidents left in as treats for listeners
- Common rap phrases like "turn me up in my headphones" becoming clichés
- Tupac's personas and artistic background
- Upcoming Incubus concert
- Advice to find positives in events, even small ones
- Debate on sincerity in finding positives if usually indifferent
- Calling people liars and being overly skeptical
- Voicemail on becoming more talkative with age
- Naturally talkative vs. being reserved
- Preferring minimal conversation with strangers
- Social media interactions and curiosity about others' posts
- Road trip while listening to older shows
- Various cooking techniques like using hot sand or pebbles
- Provocative videos of noodle carts in Thailand
- Rumors about gender of vendors, but it's entertaining
- Comparison to bikini hot dog carts in America
- Internet outages causing anxiety
- Reliance on internet for daily activities and navigation
- Stereotypes about Thailand's noodle vendors
- Swingers in The Villages leading to exaggerated stereotypes
- Caller discussing subjectivity in judging Olympic sports
- Debate on human judgment vs. technology in sports
- Historical Olympic judging with multiple judges for photo finishes
- Generational style changes and repeating fashion trends
- Street vendors selling roses and skepticism about intentions
- Pre-printed signs held by people asking for money
- Interacting with street vendors, from ignoring to eye contact
- Newspapers sold on streets in Tampa and Miami
- Reluctance to buy from roadside vendors due to hygiene
- Nostalgia for homemade food like boiled peanuts
- Juice tent in vacant lot, skepticism about appeal
- Roadside businesses and odd vendors
- Complaints about funnel cake and juice truck in the neighborhood
- Preferences for neighborhood businesses
- Fair-style trucks bringing a “circus” vibe
- Desire for permanent food options over food trucks
- Nostalgia for carnival food like funnel cakes, elephant ears
- Frustration with neighborhood parking, especially in cul-de-sac
- Curiosity about local food truck regulations
- Brief mention of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, hinting at potential tension
- Celebrities facing pressure and scrutiny
- Speculation on Ben Affleck's happiness post-divorce from Jennifer Lopez
- Ben Affleck's early role in “Voyage of the Mimi”
- Skepticism about gifted programs in schools
- Funnel cake and juice trucks at schools
- Gifted teacher who was also a clown
- Clown-related activities in early education
- Grizz being in gifted program with a high IQ
- Critique of focusing only on IQ in gifted programs
- Gifted kids being smart or delinquents
- Joke about Florida and geography uncertainty
- Debate on geography knowledge due to smartphone reliance
- Preparing for emergencies with a gun and bullet
- Tampa doctor avoiding hearing aids during a colonoscopy
- Cactus Steve's hard times and GoFundMe
- Getting a vehicle for Cactus Steve, like a small car or bike
- Plugging Bart Marek real estate team
- Tracking sex with a logging ring
- Upcoming cruise and activities like kid's camp, free food
- Past experiences in Nassau and staying on the cruise ship
- Nostalgia for buying medications in the Caribbean
- Buying Xanax during a cruise to the Bahamas
- Sharing secrets after the cruise
- Potential fights on the cruise
- Concern about cruise not having White Claw
- Bringing weed pills for relaxation
- Enjoying walking around the boat and playing bingo
- Interacting with BDMs late at night
- No interest in dressing up for cruise parties
- Cruise itinerary with spelling errors
- Themed cruise parties like a white party
- Joke about avoiding funnel cakes on the cruise
- Humorous farewell and end of conversation

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Indulge in the finest moments of the award-winning talk radio show, "A Corporate Time with Tom & Dan," airing weeknights on Real Radio 104.1 FM. As one of the pioneering FM talk radio stations, Real Radio 104.1 has been a trailblazer, and Tom & Dan have been the captivating voice of the reluctant night show. Why reluctant, you ask? Well, after two decades in the radio industry, they've experienced its unforgiving nature, but they've gracefully transformed it into a realm of delightful silliness. Thank you for being a part of their journey and tuning in!

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Thanks to Sam for the surprise visit. We reached out to her on Tuesday, and she rearranged her schedule to be here. Thanks, Sam—glad to have you back for the day!

- Intro to Friday free show with Tom and Dan.
- Banter about stinky guest couch.
- Mention of Samantics Podcast and Samantha Haar.
- Tom and Dan on Orlando Weekly Best Podcast.
- Brendan from Bungalower on bowling tournament and local podcast rivalry.
- Inflatable pigeons: costs, logistics, humor, and public reaction.
- Downtown Orlando described as a "hellhole" with ticket struggles.
- Andrea’s money-saving on ticket fees.
- Controversial public art like cow sculptures.
- Corey Feldman’s Limp Bizkit tour performance, audience reaction, and stage presence.
- Disorganized Limp Bizkit concert lineup.
- Nate No-Face’s electronic performance and overcoming addiction.
- Travis’s excitement for Limp Bizkit vs. Feldman critics.
- Limp Bizkit’s nostalgic resurgence and Fred Durst’s personas.
- Debate on age limit for moshing, compared to NFL retirement age.
- Newfound Glory at House of Blues with Sincere Engineer.
- High ticket prices blamed on Ticketmaster and Live Nation.
- Dan’s experience with UB40 and live streaming concerts.
- Future of live streaming as concert revenue stream.
- AI’s role in concert production and TV shows like *Big Brother*.
- Sam’s adults-only cruise and contrast with Tom and Dan’s cruises.
- Brendan mistaken for drag queen on cruise, inappropriate touching.
- Humor about outdated sayings and playful drag queen banter.
- Sam’s busy schedule with DadBot competition and Fairvilla events.
- Chaotic Sanford event featuring "Trash King" antics.
- Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair's endorsements and celebrity products.
- Decline of celebrity worship, rise of influencers.
- Controversies on *It Ends With Us* set with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
- Maisie tells Dan he embarrassed her, leading to office amenities jokes.
- Arrests related to Matthew Perry’s death, discussion on ketamine risks.
- Tom and Dan’s concern over past statements and stored messages.
- Zac Efron health scare rumors and connection to Matthew Perry.
- Losing sponsors due to controversial statements.
- Lunch lady stealing $1.5 million in chicken wings and court defense.
- Humor about lottery winners and generous claims.
- Akeem Woods raising OnlyFans price and avoiding sex for 30 days.
- Conversation on testosterone levels and TRT.
- Humor about cruise ships, balcony activities, and pervert stigma.
- Debate on what classifies someone as a pervert.
- Tom’s emotional reaction to discovering Ripley’s stories were fake.
- Caller reminiscing about 1-800 numbers and payphones.
- Nostalgia about childhood entertainment options.
- Cringe moments online, like Deadpool costumes.
- Viral fame’s impact and late-night shows like Jimmy Fallon.
- Giving relationship advice on events you don’t enjoy.
- Humor about "dying on a hill" and stubbornness.
- New Samantics episode with Chris Rock from RockPit Brewing.
- Fantasy football draft at RockPit on August 25th.
- Support "Samantics" on Patreon and Twitch.
- Mr. Beast’s past comments and inappropriate behavior.
- Closing the show and saying goodbye.

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Great to see Ross and Ram again! Thanks to those who joined live. Catch the replay on YouTube or Twitch. See you Monday! - d

- Introducing radio show guest speakers
- Engaging fig newton anecdotes
- Planning for a comic-themed food truck event
- Viewer concerns about adult content
- Comparing radio personality honesty
- Parenting and teacher meeting insights
- Benefits of reusable shopping bags
- Uses for misprinted notepads
- Diverse job sector attendance policies
- Humorous parent-teacher meeting moments
- Benefits of remote parent-teacher meetings during COVID
- Parenting children with behavioral issues
- Societal expectations in parent-teacher interactions
- Confronting gender stereotypes in schools
- Evolution of parenting roles
- Value of parent-teacher meetings
- Importance of parental involvement in education
- Challenges of multiple teacher meetings in upper school
- Maisie's preparation for 'Meet the Teacher' night
- Children’s expectations of parent attire at school
- Parental involvement across educational levels
- Balancing humor and appropriateness
- Reflections on parental over-involvement
- Avoiding embarrassment at significant events
- Learning from parenting mistakes
- Using humor during car purchases
- Selling a car on Facebook Marketplace
- Planning a comedy event with various comics
- Addressing cultural sensitivities in social media posts
- Adding humorous decals to a minivan for sale
- Nostalgic car accessory purchases
- Negotiation tactics in car sales
- Misunderstandings during vehicle sales
- "Car Fellas" influence on sales tactics
- Humor in car dealership dynamics
- Test driving and negotiation tactics
- Last-minute price negotiation struggles
- Car title transfer complications
- Risks of not transferring vehicle ownership properly
- Language barriers in car sales
- Using car buying services for simpler sales
- Challenges selling a high-mileage car
- Business of flipping old cars
- Evolving market for electric motorcycles
- Engaging with listener emails and voicemails
- Nova Charisma's "Smoking Gun"
- Conspiracy theory involving RFK and a bear
- Humorous bear encounter
- Political figures' demographic appeal
- Noah Lyles' Olympic participation with COVID
- Athletes' responsibilities during health crises
- Marketing potential for Olympians
- Ethical debates on competing while ill
- Media handling of athletes' health issues
- Critiquing athletes' transparency about health

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