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

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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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- Song performed about "Airtight Mom"

- Intro to the live stream of "A Mediocre Time with Tom & Dan"

- Guests John Busteker and Brendan O'Connor from "Bungalore and The Bus"

- Tom & Dan claim they helped people get on the radio, mentioning Ross Padgett and Joel

- Winning Orlando Magazine's Best Podcast award discussed

- Jokes about alt-right kids' podcasts and Tommy's appearance

- John Busteker compared to the "fudge pop guy"

- Announcement of a BDM-only Oktoberfest at Hollerbachs

- Concerns about Oktoberfest attendance, description of activities like live music and games

- Managing expectations to avoid disappointment, reflecting on past events

- Pride event scheduling issues discussed

- Push exhibit at the Museum of Art featuring Grant Britton and Tony Hawk's involvement

- Push exhibit ticket info and VIP meet and greet promoted

- Event sponsors include Cava lounges, fireworks, smoke shops, and Kratom

- Discussion about Kratom’s dangers and its effects compared to pain pills

- Experiences with opiates, night terrors, and joke about medications affecting fish

- Email about bad Halloween costumes, including Crystal’s bridezilla costume mishap

- Halloween stories: Juggalo costume fail, Baba Yaga costume contest at Parliament House

- Brendan’s dad accidentally backing over him in a blizzard

- John Busteker’s Halloween memories of dressing as Drew Carey and Blues Brothers

- Dan’s favorite costume: Dracula with satin cape made by his mom

- Jokes about inappropriate humor from past experiences and Halloween costume nostalgia

- Discussion about keeping old Halloween costumes, including Brendan’s cowboy costume

- Maisie’s Target employee Halloween costume and love for NormCorp

- Jokes about combining costumes like Stay Puff Daddy holding baby oil

- Maisie performing viral TikTok dance about "eating dogs and cats"

- Hollerbachs promotion: market, to-go meals, and Oktoberfest atmosphere

- Brendan on the "50 Most Powerful People in Orlando" list, criteria discussion

- Brendan’s boldness admired and jokes about ruining events

- Jokes about prosthetic breasts and influencers using silicone bibs for social media

- Jimbo the Drag Queen and exaggerated prosthetic breasts trend in drag

- Listener email about night weddings and confusion with attending BDM feast

- Commentary on themed weddings, quick ceremonies, and the high cost of food

- Listener voicemail about warts and home remedies like fingernail clippers and vinegar

- Brendan’s experience with planter warts and beetle slurry treatment

- Conversation about Babadook as a gay icon and Booba Duke drag character jokes

- Debate about unrealistic expectations from adult films affecting relationships

- Voicemail on storm intensity in Florida, potential category six hurricanes discussed

- Practicality of building houses on stilts for storm surges debated

- Overdevelopment in Florida causing flooding and saltwater intrusion into wells

- City floodwater mitigation efforts and the effects of development on water flow

- Listener voicemail about brass knuckles, joke about them as a paperweight

- Fairvilla Megastore offering adult products and Halloween costumes

- Listener meeting John Busdecker in a Publix parking lot, awkward interaction

- Commentary on public personas vs. private behavior, like Ellen DeGeneres

- Concerns about medical marijuana and company drug testing

- Discussion of drug testing and its relation to insurance policies and workplace safety

- "Operation Blue Roof" to install tarps on storm-damaged roofs

- Talk about the craft beer industry and brewery closures, including Sanford Brewing

- Downtown Orlando redevelopment, new 3500-seat venue planned in Magic Entertainment District

- Speculation on House of Blues at Disney Springs and their inconsistent booking policies

- High costs of off-duty police for downtown venues, some paying large sums

- Plans to attend Hollerbachs for BDM event and crash a Pride Parade float

- Banter about only promoting things when paid, financial struggles of promotion

- Closing remarks, thanking listeners, announcing the next show on Monday

  • Declaration of frustration and fatigue with podcasts, saying they're done

 

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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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- Discussion of fried grouper sandwich and Old Bay fries
- Mention of Current Seafood Counter in College Park as a favorite
- Highlight of seafood options: fried shrimp, blackened mahi sandwich, lobster rolls
- Craft beer and full liquor availability at the restaurant noted
- Curtis Earth trivia and other specials discussed
- Reminder to check on neighbors and safety tips for generator use
- Warning about generator dangers and power surges
- Cheap ceiling fans like Hampton Bay and Hunter mentioned
- Jokes about ceiling fans blowing off due to power surges
- Mention of Food Truck Fiesta in Sanford
- Early Halloween costumes and decorations discussed
- BDM event on October 19th, BDM membership required
- Hurricane panic and pre-storm stress discussed
- Conversations about storm preparedness in relationships
- Humorous story about a baby falling into a pool and a friend's reaction
- Discussion on reducing generator noise with plywood
- Anecdote about a neighbor's odd tree securing method
- Ratchet straps and social media trolling related to storm prep
- Social media's impact on storm preparedness vs. 20 years ago
- Stocking up for storms, including peanut butter M&M's
- Walmart hurricane alert panic story
- Post-storm debris raking and helping elderly neighbors
- Neighbors inspecting damage after the storm
- Neighbor's request for help with a fallen fence
- Concerns about kids wandering into a neighbor’s unfenced pool
- Debate on kids playing outside post-storm vs. past generations
- Childhood memories of playing in floodwater and making forts
- Anecdote about a septic tank flooding and playing in sewage water
- Mini trampoline four-wheeling in a flooded backyard story
- Subdivision with a connected shopping plaza, including Winn Dixie, mentioned
- BMX biking and playing with cardboard in retention ponds
- Sliding down industrial fly ash piles near a power plant
- Complimenting a helpful neighbor with the fence
- Skepticism about neighbor’s motives for fixing the fence
- Liability and insurance issues with pools and unfenced yards discussed
- Story about “gypsies” using a pool while family was away
- Nostalgia for walkie-talkies and 80s childhood activities
- Guilt about not helping neighbors leads to action
- Fixing a fence in the dark while trespassing in neighbors’ backyards
- Awkward exit after fixing a neighbor’s fence while they watched
- Walking into places you don’t belong and feeling awkward
- Reflection on society helping too much without being asked
- Filling a neighbor’s trash cans with water as “punishment”
- Debate on minding your own business vs. getting involved
- Mention of taking marijuana pills and Bud Light during the hurricane
- Call from listener Jameis about storm impact
- Joke about Jameis listening to Tom and Dan since 1998
- Music break: cover of “Lovefool” by Bad Suns
- Guardian Water Services ad, emphasizing RO system benefits during hurricanes
- Getting back to normal after Hurricane Milton
- Jameis being a stockbroker and owning three boats
- Story about following “Lieutenant Dan” during a hurricane in Tampa
- Lieutenant Dan being calm and attributing survival to God
- Lieutenant Dan buying a boat for $1,200
- Ross receives a Bud K gift card for his birthday
- Ross discusses buying scratch and dent Lord of the Rings items from Bud K
- Joke about kids preferring video games over guns or swords
- Mention of Fortnite adding Leatherface and Shaquille O'Neal as characters
- Amazon delivery drivers working during hurricanes, delivering non-essentials
- Anecdote about a Kroger delivery driver during the storm
- Ross buys a $30 sword cane from Bud K
- Joke about using the sword cane for assassination
- Houdini’s death after being punched unprepared mentioned
- Ross buys a $12 scratch and dent machete from Bud K
- Machete features, including vine-cutting notch, discussed
- Crystal uncomfortable holding the heavy machete, fearing loss of control
- Brass knuckles legality discussed as a concealed weapon in Florida
- Gladiator tongs from Bud K, originally for charcoal, joked about as self-defense tools
- Butterfly knife trainer and flipping practice discussed
- Nostalgia for forearm weapons and getting two by mistake from Bud K
- Ross buys a pocket knife engraved with "PP Sprinkles" as a joke
- Ross gives survival gifts, including a General Lee pocket knife for Dan
- Joking about Florida rednecks having secret rooms filled with weapons
- Discussion about self-defense methods, Crystal preferring to yell at intruders
- Shirtless raking competition with a neighbor, painful for Ross
- Details Construction Group ad, specializing in home renovations
- Mention of Jim from Pennywise and his new band, The Black Pacific
- Discussion of Perry Farrell's onstage freakout at a Jane’s Addiction concert
- Perry blaming his band for being too loud on stage
- Speculation about releasing unedited audio to push Perry to get help
- Dave Navarro being sober and possibly covering for Perry’s behavior
- Jokes about podcast hosts performing into old age, with digital enhancements
- Discussion about bodybuilders overusing steroids, being physically compromised
- Brazilian bodybuilders injecting silicone into muscles, unable to do pull-ups joke
- OLE location possibly being turned into a church, discussed
- Letting kids play in street puddles after rain, with the condition of avoiding smelly ones
- Mention of shiny oil-like substances coming out of the ground post-rain
- Talk about water runoff affecting streets and yards, possible stormwater issues
- Potential for sinkholes due to underground water, survival card joked about
- Ross’s pest control experience with ants invading his house
- Embarrassing “soapy butt” picture shown to pest control guy
- Upcoming Halloween-themed show at 12 Talons Brewery, Ross dressing as R.L. Stine
- Ross’s kids talking about seeing an old man’s penis in a locker room, leading to a humorous family conversation
- Nostalgic talk about old men being naked at regattas and trough urinals at sports stadiums
- Kids sitting down to pee in public restrooms discussed
- Destructive school trends like destroying toilets and stealing soap mentioned
- High school pranks like throwing wet paper towels on ceilings discussed
- Ross promoting "The Orlando Talk Show with Ross McCoy"
- Bart Merrick team mentioned for buying/selling homes, with a note about Crystal being armed with a sword

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- Dr. Powers' services (hormone therapy, peptide therapy, weight loss)
- Kyle’s testimonial on Dr. Powers' treatment
- Testosterone therapy and mental clarity
- Humorous mental lapses affecting Tom and Dan show
- BDM helping Carolina storm victims
- Brief update on Seth’s baby
- Recap of Atlanta football game, Baker Mayfield, penalty moments
- BDM Oktoberfest on October 19th
- EJ’s finances and listener reaction
- Alpha/Sigma personalities, Brazilian humor
- Seth’s influence on the show, personal growth
- Reference to "in your core" (Jana Banana conversation)
- Dan’s struggle with motivation and exercise
- Parenting humor: pretending to be active
- Humor about YouTube raising kids
- Challenges of motivating kids, sports
- Trump’s take on exercise and energy
- Fantasy of being a fit super dad
- Playing guitar with Maisie fantasy
- Parenting struggles with a daughter
- Tricking kids into karate with YouTube
- Seth’s fight inspiring kids to do karate
- Seth’s dojo and classes (Tiny Tigers, Kid Cobras)
- Seth actively teaching, not just a figurehead
- Stereotypes of "Americanized" martial arts schools
- Criticism of modern masculinity coaches
- Seth’s work ethic and karate teaching
- Seth’s shrine with memorabilia
- Seth losing his comic collection
- Dan’s distant feelings from Maisie, “see you tomorrow” humor
- Seth’s karate teaching schedule
- Dojo black belts working for free (tradition)
- Realization of Seth’s demanding workload
- Balancing personal workouts with dojo duties
- Teaching karate with parents watching
- Financial pressures of running a dojo
- Dan comparing Seth’s workload to other jobs
- Humorous idea of grooming Max to help at dojo
- Traditional vs. modern karate methods
- Knuckle push-ups: tough training for Tommy and Max
- Debate over water breaks in karate
- Maisie’s long dance sessions and eating habits
- Debate on pushing vs. letting kids choose activities
- Bribing kids with treats for karate motivation
- Tommy’s reluctance vs. Max’s enthusiasm for karate
- Managing kids' high expectations
- Talented kids like Maisie and pushing them to excel
- Personal experiences with childhood laziness, self-motivation
- Athletes and addictive personalities connection
- Music break with Rat Boy
- Modern Plumbing Industries promotion, water pressure issues
- Home repairs vs. hiring pros humor
- Eminem as a grandpa, aging reflections
- AI-generated rap about Eminem
- AI advancements in music, podcasts
- Google AI turning articles into podcasts
- AI hosts reflecting on their existence humor
- Debate on AI emotions, reality
- AI-generated rap song mention
- AI tropes in "AI" and "Short Circuit"
- Seth’s home reno, bug bomb situation
- Open house, nosy neighbors
- Property-themed adult content humor
- Algorithm suggestions, disturbing content
- Seth considering renting his house for $7,000/month
- Good snakes (black snakes, rat snakes) at Seth’s property
- Tubing plans at Seth’s lake house
- Respect for senseis in casual settings humor
- Loud mariachi music at a party joke
- Respecting different music preferences
- Break, voicemails, emails
- New band “Drive Time,” “Number One Priority” song
- Subaru lifetime warranty humor, car gathering idea
- Sports Subaru, Don Mealy Chevrolet promotions
- Seth’s Q&A session, wealth questions
- EJ annoyed with Seth’s purchases
- Property-related humor, adult content jokes
- Septic tank challenges at Seth’s house
- Workout plateau question, pushing through struggles
- Seth farting on someone in class humor
- Baby number two question, Seth and Tracy’s discussions
- Second pregnancy challenges, breastfeeding pressures
- Lighthearted evolutionary fitness talk
- Playing listener voicemails
- Seth as a popular guest on the show
- Garth Brooks butthole rumor humor
- Moe and John Busdecker sharing a hotel room by mistake
- BDM event voicemail ending on cliffhanger
- Capping BDM membership for exclusivity
- AI producing content, replacing tasks
- Breakfast in bed debate (romantic or impractical?)
- Paranormal experience at Jimmy’s, lighthearted ghost talk
- Fantasy football, Seth/Matt interactions
- Listener suggesting Halloween costumes (Deadpool, Wolverine)
- Seth considering Halloween costumes for his family
- Seth’s house reno, Halloween party idea
- Seth having one more fight, pay-per-view event idea
- Fight idea at Seth’s dojo or house
- Kimbo Slice’s son in MMA
- Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson speculation
- Organizing "baddest man competition"
- Bob Sapp as potential opponent for Seth
- Paper airplane question, childhood memories
- Seth promoting "Karate of Orlando," offering trial lessons
- Upcoming events: Bad at Business Beer Fest, Sofas and Suds
- Call for entries for Sofas and Suds recliner races
- Modern Plumbing, Moe DeWitt couch at Sofas and Suds
- Tom and Dan couch participation (no racers yet)
- Seth wanting to drive in the race
- Previous race mishap with Sammy’s bad driving
- Tracy possibly driving depending on pregnancy
- Dana White declaring he’s done with podcasts

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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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