A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
The most mediocre time you'll ever have.
  • Bart Merrick and Crystal Van's real estate services.
  • Year-end best-of show for "A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan."
  • Melissa Robinson's social media contributions.
  • Changes to the best-of show format.
  • BDMs as the lifeblood of the business.
  • Importance of sponsors and their support.
  • Tracy's organizational efforts for T&D Media.
  • Appreciation for Eric Merchman and his wife's help.
  • Casey's editing and show management work.
  • Tony Munget's photography and "Brown Trump" appearances.
  • Tony Palmiati and Deb's contributions from Ahoy Cruises.
  • Branding by Danger Brains.
  • Support from Mark Villen and Villen Coffee stores.
  • Collaboration with Enemy Inc. for event support.
  • Partnerships with the Science Center, History Center, and Orange County Library System.
  • Transition from Debra to Joe at Fairvilla.
  • New sponsorship from Jeff's Bagel Run.
  • Show guests' contributions and EJ's role as a good sport.
  • Discussion of EJ's treatment by listeners and on the show.
  • Kenny Samsell and Game Show Drew's contributions.
  • Guests Vince Taylor and Tuttle's involvement.
  • Sam's continued support despite moving on.
  • Shoutout to Brendan O'Connor and Seth Petruzzelli.
  • Highlighting Karate of Orlando as a legit dojo.
  • Recognition of BDM Josh and Matthew Frederick.
  • Mention of Cinema Crespo Diso, Chris Crespo, John Graham, and Joey Mazant.
  • Volunteers and gift bag crew appreciation.
  • Family involvement in the business, including Maisie's potential role.
  • Gratitude for supportive wives and families.
  • Challenges of running a small business independently.
  • Reflection on audience importance and listener interaction.
  • Listener encounter story at Kabuki sushi.
  • Plan for old-school meetups to connect with listeners.
  • Positive interactions on the BDM page during an election year.
  • Goal of providing laughter and escapism.
  • Business sustainability to support families and expand.
  • Twitch and YouTube live warmups for engagement.
  • Balancing business responsibilities with creativity.
  • Sponsorship management and commercial scheduling.
  • Benefits of warmups for better show flow.
  • SJ's editing contributions for YouTube.
  • Melissa's effort compiling warmup segments.
  • Observations on public marijuana use and discreet methods to hide it.
  • Challenges of attending children's outdoor activities in cold weather.
  • Mixed feelings about canceled cross-country events.
  • Humorous idea for tough-attitude clothing.
  • Christmas traditions and Scotty's elf role.
  • Stress of organizing a free beer festival.
  • Challenges and adaptability in live event planning.
  • Observations on Columbus Day's shift to Indigenous People's Day.
  • Historical misconceptions about Christopher Columbus.
  • Reward-based behavior for completing tasks.
  • Streamline Mortgage Solutions' personalized approach.
  • Past humorous episode titles from "A Corporate Time with Tom and Dan."
  • Value of humor at one's own expense.
  • Upcoming "best of" segments by Melissa.
  • Memorable episode about Tom running mishap.
  • Ross's new character segment.
  • Reflections on past humorous show bits.
  • Visit from Sabrina and personal humor.
  • Spelling bee segment with Cadillac Pat and David Jolly.
  • Praise for Trivia Drew's segments and flagged content.
  • Tom's confidence boost from biking and Crystal's accident story.
  • Emotional and physical aftermath of Crystal's biking incident.
  • Financial and logistical challenges of medical treatment.
  • Reflection on failed projects by Insane Clown Posse.
  • Discussion of Florida's pill epidemic and societal impacts.
  • Swinger culture dynamics and levels.
  • Interview with Felipe Esparza about his Hard Rock Live show.
  • Technical difficulties during remote interviews.
  • Hula Bowl's community involvement and sponsorship programs.
  • Promotional details for the Hula Bowl on January 11, 2025.
  • Challenges of different interview formats.
  • Memorable interviews with Daryl Hall, Ted Nugent’s wife, and Yngwie Malmsteen.
  • Lessons from Insane Clown Posse’s independent spirit.
  • Matt McCusker as the most downloaded comedian interview.
  • Importance of air conditioning in Florida.
  • Story of a running mishap and its aftermath.
  • Personal grooming routines before exercise.
  • Humorous incidents during nudist resort visits.
  • Trivia night competitiveness and cheating challenges.
  • Observations on societal laziness and reliance on AI.
  • "Tom vs. Dan" game show trivia and prizes.
  • New mini-game involving viral video creation.
  • Recap of Cadillac Pat's cruise night and dating struggles.
  • Political-themed couches for Sofas and Suds.
  • Challenges and humor in radio game concepts.
  • "Wiener Whack-Off" game humor and absurdity.

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  • The show broadcasts live from "Injured On The Go, Just Call Mo's Studio."  
    - Dan compares infidelity to cereal choices in a parody song.  
    - Dan and Tom kick off the Friday free show of "A Mediocre Time."  
    - Dan and Ross discuss pinball addiction and its tie to Orlando's talk scene.  
    - Pinball machines noted as guest favorites and "smile makers."  
    - Discussion of PinballDudes.net's rental and rotation model.  
    - Pinball machines compared to classic cars as dad hobbies.  
    - Andrea suggests spontaneous late-night pinball playing.  
    - Humorous references to Burger King bathrooms and Digital Underground.  
    - Trivia about Digital Underground's "Sex Packets" and Tupac's role in "Nothing But Trouble."  
    - Dan recounts nearly being hit by someone in a medical gown.  
    - Ross describes following an erratic driver on I-4 like a "ghost ship."  
    - Debate on self-driving car safety versus human drivers.  
    - Joke about changes to Florida traffic school point laws.  
    - Speculation on 200 new Florida laws, including a misspelled one about "alligator rides."  
    - House Bill 49 allows 16- and 17-year-olds to work full-time.  
    - Debate on self-defense laws involving bears, with Dan joking about impressing his dog.  
    - House Bill 321 bans releasing lighter-than-air balloons.  
    - New massage parlor regulations combat trafficking.  
    - House Bill 461 exempts recent mothers from jury duty.  
    - Dan jokes about avoiding jury duty by discarding summonses.  
    - House Bill 583 permits larger wine containers, with nods to past growler restrictions.  
    - Dan reminisces about his mom’s large Chianti jugs.  
    - Joke about selling "Tom and Dan DeSantis wine pumpkins."  
    - Debate on whether police need training for new laws.  
    - Tuttle drops a surprising revelation in a recent guest appearance.  
    - Jamie Foxx's Netflix special "What It Happened Was" critiqued for its awkward format.  
    - Listener feedback on Jamie Foxx's special, highlighting its religious themes.  
    - Comparison of Jamie Foxx's special to polished stand-up like Anthony Jeselnik's.  
    - Discussion on Jeselnik's precision and his critique of oversaturated podcasting.  
    - Fictional idea of a comedian losing humor due to a medical condition.  
    - Speculation about Jamie Foxx's storytelling approach as a business move.  
    - Ross recounts a fireworks warehouse confrontation involving his son.  
    - Anecdote about warehouse neighbors like a cookie company and Nutty Bavarian.  
    - Ross shares a near-miss incident with a reckless driver.  
    - Importance of staying calm during near-miss accidents.  
    - Joke about renaming Dog Track Road to "Dog the Bounty Hunter Track."  
    - Light criticism of school mascots tied to dog gambling.  
    - Dan jokes about upgrading Tom's truck, comparing it to others.  
    - Nostalgia about meeting friendly motorcycle company folks.  
    - Extravagant spending stories about Hulk Hogan, Shaquille O'Neal, and Jay-Z.  
    - Belichick moves to college football to groom his son Steven as head coach.  
    - Debate on inherited leadership roles in sports and their scrutiny.  
    - Comparison of Belichick's move to LeBron James playing with his son.  
    - Dan reflects on generational career advantages for kids.  
    - Commentary on Belichick’s coaching style and media insights.  
    - Tommy enjoys YouTuber Queso’s comedic chat interactions.  
    - Tom considers hiring Queso for a personalized video gift for Tommy.  
    - Debate on YouTuber influences on kids and toxic gaming environments.  
    - Ross mentions Space Marine 2 as a new game.  
    - Tom jokes about buying dirt bikes and reminisces about Peewee 50s.  
    - Challenges in sparking kids' interest in hobbies like drums.  
    - Reflection on Archie Manning’s parenting and football success.  
    - Humorous holiday card exchange jokes.  
    - Announcement of voicemails and next BDM show.  
    - Longevity of independent shows compared to "Guiding Light" and "Larry King Live."  
    - Mr. Beast’s Amazon show "Beast Games" and multi-revenue strategy.  
    - Listener asks about Tom and Dan's past disagreements.  
    - Nostalgia for 80s and 90s tropes like smashing beer bottles.  
    - Listener request for Dan’s Russian soldier Halloween story.  
    - Dan recounts catching an ex cheating while in a Russian costume.  
    - Listener shares a "double bird" traffic incident.  
    - Tom jokes about using his phone at stoplights and pre-honk frustrations.  
    - Story of a pre-honk causing an accident.  
    - Debate on traffic laws and aggressive honking.  
    - "Anger blue balls" humorously discussed.  
    - Nostalgia for retail spaces like Radio Shack turning into smoke shops.  
    - Cultural nostalgia for strobe lights at parties and roller rinks.  
    - Strobe light seizure warnings in games and anime.  
    - Ross plugs upcoming comedy shows and a therapy-infused segment idea.  
    - Dan jokes about Tommy working at Pyro Spot.  
    - Discussion about transformation photos and Tommy’s growth.  
    - Closing remarks promoting Monday’s BDM show.

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- Sponsorship with BudDocs.org for medical marijuana services, including telemedicine by Dr. Shen Latte and dispensary discounts.  
- Overview of BudDocs.org pricing for transfers, existing, and new patients.  
- Updates on Godzilla-themed pinball machines and their appeal as status symbols.  
- Anecdote about unexpectedly receiving a pinball machine.  
- Lighthearted intro and humor woven into podcast opening.  
- Brendan O'Connor’s arrival, casual humor, and discussions about drag queens Trixie and Katya.  
- Commentary on fatherhood, generational parenting shifts, and societal expectations.  
- Complaints about family obligations, kids' birthday parties, and unnecessary graduations.  
- Nostalgia for attending a child’s last elementary school event despite discomfort.  
- Humor about dad attire and coping with rich vs. blue-collar lifestyles.  
- Lavish anecdotes about rich friends, extravagant parties, and peculiar behaviors.  
- Listener stories involving helicopters, Pitbull, and bizarre vacation mishaps.  
- Reflection on Salvation Army’s donation methods, persistent bell ringers, and religious-based aid critiques.  
- Brendan recalling skiing to school and challenges of snow-heavy childhoods.  
- Discussion about holiday triggers and awkward bell ringer encounters.  
- Operation "Nightcap" uncovering drug sales in downtown Orlando bars and its implications for bar owners.  
- Debate over city policies enforcing permits and security in nightlife areas.  
- Anecdotes about downtown Orlando bars, financial misconduct, and lost nostalgia.  
- Nostalgia for *RoboCop* and eccentric actor antics, including Peter Weller’s Oreo demands.  
- Discussion of YouTuber Mark Rober’s educational content vs. superficial trends in YouTube videos.  
- Observations on YouTube revenue surpassing traditional media and disparities in educator pay.  
- Shoutout to Mark Rober’s charitable initiatives and inspiring local projects for autistic adults.  
- Brendan’s luxury resort visit, upcoming trips, and exploration of quirky Key West spots.  
- Nostalgia for Sanford’s festive holiday atmosphere, including dining at Hollerbach's.  
- Reflection on sponsored travel experiences, including challenges like bedbugs and disappointing cruises.  
- Debate over airboats’ environmental impact and Florida’s kitschy attractions.  
- Stoned food experiments, childhood snack nostalgia, and creative Instant Pot recipes.  
- Highlights of Brendan’s radio show, local bar visits, and the upcoming Science on Tap event.  
- Anecdote about a car giveaway mishap and quirky grandma fashion show at the Grandma Party Bazaar.  
- Shoutout to John Busteker and Mo’s Christmas Party at Gatorland.  
- Tom reminiscing about past spontaneity and fun during “Fat Tom Van” days.  

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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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