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Dumb People TownThe Character Episode 2025Daniel, Jason, and Randy are joined by the incredible voice talents of Chris Cox, Kenny Stevenson, and Jonathan Kite to bring you the 2025 Character Episode from View From The Cheap Seats! You'll hear from celebrities like Dennis Rodman, Steven Seagal, Michael Caine (multiple), Jerry Jones, Charlie Sheen, Tom Hanks, Liam Neeson, Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, Nicolas Cage, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kris Kristofferson, Tiger Woods, Anthony Bourdain, and so much more! Thanks to ours sponsors: BetterHelp, Monarch, ASCPA Pet Insurance, and Hims! BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign...
2026-01-0647 min
View from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersThe Character Episode 2025Jason and Randy are joined by a veritable clown car of stars for the new year: Steven Seagal, Mark Wahlberg, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Tom Hanks, Vince Vaughn, Donnie Wahlberg, Nicolas Cage x2, Michael Caine x3, Jason Statham, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Giamatti, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Sam Elliott, Dennis Rodman, Michael Jordan, Charlie Sheen, Joe Biden, Tiger Woods, Matthew McConaughey, Kris Kristofferson, Alan Rickman, and Liam Neeson all stop by! Performers: Daniel Van Kirk, Jonathan Kite, Chris Cox, and Kenny Stevenson.
2025-01-0346 minView from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersWe Got Him! with Sam WebbSam Webb from The Michigan Insider 1050 WTKA joins Jason and Randy to talk about a white player resurgence in the NBA, Michigan swipes top QB Bryce Underwood from LSU, the 76ers social media uses a retro font that appears to say ANAL 122 instead of FINAL 122, Saquon Barkley put up 255 yards and his teammates pranked him by saying he needed to be drug tested, Jim and John Harbaugh coached against each other on Monday night but their parents instead spent their 63rd wedding anniversary with their son-in-law Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean, and Liam Neeson leaves a voicemail of Christmas...
2024-11-2940 minView from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersFrontin' with Rob HazeComedian and writer Rob Haze (Frontin') joins Jason and Randy to discuss USA basketball barely beating Serbia, working with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson, Olympic pole vaulters setting records, the great finish to the men's 400m, the food at the Olympics being terrible, Australian field hockey player Tom Craig got arrested in Paris for buying cocaine, Marcus Jordan gets photographed doing cocaine in Paris, Pitbull buys the naming rights to FIU's stadium, and Liam Neeson (Kenny Stevenson) leaves a voicemail to help Romania get their bronze medal back, and so much more!
2024-08-0957 minView from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersI Believe 'Em with Megan GaileyComedian Megan Gailey joins Jason and Randy to discuss whether Connor McDavid is overrated, Andrew Luck, The Colts, Pacers, and the state of the WNBA, Toronto Blue Jays player Orveles Martinez gets suspended 80 games for PEDs right after his MLB debut, Cleveland Browns defensive end Lonnie Phelps is released after crashing his SUV into the Red Shoe Bistro, the woman who flashed after the Oilers beat Dallas has signed a deal with Playboy, and Liam Neeson (Kenny Stevenson) has some thoughts on JJ Redick being hired by to coach the Lakers, and so much more!
2024-06-2854 min
Old Movies For Young StonersS3E2 Into the Marloweverse feat. AP Mike w/ Murder My Sweet (1944) & Lady in the Lake (47)Mike Lisk AKA AP Mike of The Best Show and co-host of his own Egg Foo What?! podcast takes us INTO THE MARLOWEVERSE with a pair of very different portrayals of Raymond Chandler's cynical gumshoe Philip Marlowe.
Mike's choice, MURDER MY SWEET (1944), is one of the first examples of film noir, and its success--along with DOUBLE INDEMNITY from the same year--added the spark that set off late 40s film noir explosion. It's also a way stoney and a total gateway drug to classic cinema with its snappy dialog and its trippy AF hallucination sequences. Former song-and-dance man Dick Powell plays...
2024-02-131h 16View from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersThat's Funny with Alex GrossmanActor/Director and Comedian Alex Grossman joins to talk about Michigan and Harbaugh getting suspended, Lions receiver Jameson Williams putting his McFlurry onto his burger at McDonald's, an OnlyFans model flashes at a Raiders game, Travis Kelce singing on the Eagles' Christmas song despite beating them in the SuperBowl, and Liam Neeson leaves a voicemail to make it perfectly clear that he will save Jim Harbaugh, and so much more!
2023-11-1746 minView from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersRoll Tide! with Chris ChildersChris Childers (Full Ride on SiriusXM) joins to talk about player safety in the MLB after fans approached Ronald Acuna and a shooting at a White Sox game, the NCAA football, how a 2 conference system could work, fair recruiting solutions, Idaho school superintendent Brandon Durst using a student discount for NFL Sunday Ticket, football coach Rush Propst throws his headset at his own son during a scuffle, Noah Lyles wins gold in the 100 and 200 then discusses world titles, and Liam Neeson (Kenny Stevenson) wants to star in an Ernie Els biopic, and so much more! Thanks to...
2023-09-011h 03View from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersWolverines! with Seth Fisher and Ben UmanovSeth Fisher and Ben Umanov join us to talk about the Final Four, Michigan basketball, Lamar Jackson's "representatives," Jamirah Shutes punches in the handshake line, the Frozen Four, the Blackhawks decision about Pride jerseys, and Liam Neeson (Kenny Stevenson) calls in about the Women's Final Four. Thank you to our #sponsor - GameTime, download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHEAPSEATS for $20 off your first purchase.
2023-03-311h 13
The SklodcastEp 16 - WilliamSklar and Will drink coffee, while Sklar recycles the same questions from last episode... (This episode was poorly recorded, so it will sound less impressive audio wise)
2022-11-0759 minThe SklodcastEp 15 - FranchettaSklar and Franchetta drink whiskey, and Sklar asks her a series of hard hitting questions... (This episode was poorly recorded, so it will sound less impressive audio wise)
2022-11-071h 03
Full Court PressEpisode 202 with Stephen Sklar- September 24, 2022On today's episode: A turbulent situation in Boston, Albert Pujols makes history, Aaron Judge chases history, the Bengals stumble in Arlington, and more! Guest: Stephen Sklar
2022-09-2456 min2022-09-171h 06The SklodcastEp 13 - Andrew SnaithAndrew explains the complexities of vapor wave, and they somehow fill 40ish minutes of time. To read his published paper on vapor wave follow this link: https://sites.google.com/cua.edu/inventio/read/volume-7
2022-09-1742 minThe SklodcastEp 12 - TomTom and Sklar drink the Stouts, and I can't remember what else we talked about...
2022-09-1748 min
The SklodcastEp 11 - William and EddieSklar is joined by his good friends William and Eddie to discuss a myriad of topics ranging from their favorite monkeys all the way to Will going to the bathroom...
2022-06-211h 39
The SklodcastEp 10 - EmilyThe long awaited release of an episode that was recorded months ago. Emily and Sklar have an enjoyable conversation, and it gets really interesting around minute 15...
2022-06-191h 27
Full Court PressEpisode 179 with Stephen Sklar- April 9, 2022On today's episode: Kansas gets over the hump, a first for UCONN, the Lakers hit a new low, and more! Guest: Stephen Sklar
2022-04-0946 min
The SklodcastEp 9 - JosieSklar and Josie talk about Sponge Bob and NFTs, and than Sklar loses half the audio. Tom joins us for the second half(its in his room)...
2022-03-191h 04The SklodcastEp 8 - JohnathanSklar and Johnathan waste everyone's time playing chess and not getting drunk. Chops and Tom then join us, to remind everyone why we only have two people on at a time...
2022-03-1955 minThe SklodcastEp 7 - TomAfter a long while of not editing this audio, I decided to just not edit it. I hope your ears like wind and the scratching of glass on hollow plastic!
2022-03-1947 minThe SklodcastEp 6 - ChopsSklar talks to his good buddy Chops. They drink monkey beer, and you can hear John and Meghan talking in the background...
2022-02-2349 minView from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersJ-LogicJason and Randy are joined by J-Logic to discuss the Rams and the Lakers! Quick hits: Matt Stafford walks away, 'Mattress Mack' loses big on Super Bowl, high school coach makes fun of players' names. To wrap, the guys get a voicemail from Liam Neeson.Visit onepeloton.com to learn more about the Peloton Bike and Peloton Bike+.Visit athleticgreens.com/SLAR for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Take ownership over your health and pick up th...
2022-02-1856 minThe SklodcastEp 5 - MeghanLiam asks Meghan about her major, and the microphone shuts its self off twice...
2022-02-1059 minThe SklodcastEp 4 - EddieLiam sits down with his long time associate Eddie. They talk about a wide variety of things, ranging from Eddie's broken finger to their fear of AI...
2022-02-071h 12The SklodcastEp 3 - WilliamChops didn't want to record, so I harassed Will into making another. We end up talking about music and The Office...(sorry for any audio issues, we tried an new way of recording)
2022-01-3045 min2022-01-2345 minThe SklodcastEp 1 - TomSklar and Tom fail to record the first episode, so instead they talk about cooking...
2022-01-2346 minView from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersMike HallAt the top of the show, Jason and Randy discuss the MLB work stoppage. Then they are joined by Mike Hall! Quick hits: what's up with Lebron?, Dallas Cowboys rough start, Trae Young gets write-in for NYC mayor! To wrap, the guys get a voicemail from Liam Neeson.
2021-12-0359 min
Strong SongsStrong Covers, Vol. 1It's time for Strong Songs to talk about some Strong Covers! On this episode, Kirk tackles four famous covers, comparing each with the original while trying to suss out what makes a great cover in the first place. COVERED (HEYO):"Respect" by Otis Redding, as covered by Aretha Franklin in 1967"Satisfaction" by Jagger/Richards, as covered by Devo on Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, 1978"Mad World" by Roland Orzabal/Tears for Fears, as covered by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules for Donnie Darko, 2001"Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen, as covered by Jeff Buckley on...
2021-06-301h 00
Strong SongsSka Horns & Madonna MelodiesMailbag time! We've got listener questions about Madonna earworms, National piano parts, Breath of the Wild music, online vocal teachers, the French horn, The Lemon Twigs, and much more. REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Mira, Royal Detective Theme” by Matthew Tishler and Jeannie Luriem 2020“Open Your Heart” by Madonna from True Blue, 1986“Fake Empire” by The National from Boxer, 2007“Wind Waker Theme” by Koji Kondo from The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, 2002“The Legend of Zelda Theme” by Koji Kondo from The Legend of Zelda, 1986Ambient audio from Breath of the Wild, soundtrack by Yasuaki Iwata, Hajime Wakai, Manaka KataokaSteve Park per...
2021-06-1655 min
Strong Songs"You've Got a Friend" by Carole KingWinter, spring, summer, or fall... all you have to do is call, and Strong Songs will be there with an in-depth analysis of one of the most influential songwriters of the 20th century.This episode takes a deep dive into Carole King's ever enduring, much-covered tribute to friendship, "You've Got a Friend." What starts in Laurel Canyon in the early 70s spread outward to the world, thanks to King's revolutionary 1971 album Tapestry. 50 years later, those songs are still with us, and "You've Got a Friend" remains one of the most meaningful tributes to simple, platonic love.
2021-06-0259 min
Strong Songs"New Born" and "Micro Cuts" by MuseLink it to the world, link it to yourself, link it to your podcast app, because it's time to talk about Muse.Kirk takes a deep dive into not one but two songs off of Muse's seminal 2001 album Origin of Symmetry: "New Born," which kicks the album off with a strong pop-rock approach, and "Micro Cuts," a mid-album high point that shows off their more eclectic influences. It's time for some contrapuntal harmony mixed with some good old fashioned blues riffs, and a lot of guitar fuzz on top.Written by: Matthew Bellamy...
2021-05-1956 min
Strong SongsStrung Beats, Jazz Battles & The Notes You Don't PlayThe Strong Songs mailbag has gotten pretty overstuffed lately, so Kirk decided to take another crack at it. That means it's time for more of your musical questions!On this episode, we bounce around between the best songs for performing CPR, country music multiphonics, Noname's strung beats, the slide saxophone, Stevie Nicks guitar tones, Roxanne syncopation, how to find a voice teacher, whether competition is good for music, and what it means when people say jazz is about "the notes you don't play."REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Stayin Alive” by the Bee Gees from the Saturday Nigh...
2021-05-051h 01
Strong SongsExplaining Musicals, with Lindsay EllisIf an emotion is too big for talking, you sing. If it's too big for singing, you dance. And if it's too big for dancing, well, you just gotta podcast!Author, podcaster, and video essayist Lindsay Ellis knows a thing or two about outsized Broadway emotions—in addition to her many other pursuits, she's created a whole side endeavor talking about them on her musical theater podcast, Musicalsplaining. Ellis guested on last year's Strong Songs episode about Hadestown, and it seemed only natural to have her back for a longer conversation about musical theater.Back in...
2021-04-3058 min
Strong SongsSidechain Compression & Saxophone Traffic ConesMailbag time! Kirk peruses the Strong Songs inbox to answer your questions about jazz drum solos, practicing with play-a-longs, Tame Impala tunes, saxophones with traffic cones, vocal technique, sidechain compression, and several tricky rhythms.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Tubes” by Moon Hooch from their NPR Tiny Desk live concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwBhxBBa7tE“Strangers” by The Kinks from Lola vs. Powerman and the Moneygoround, Pt. 1, 1970“Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield from Tubular Bells, 1973“In The Moonlight” by Pearl Jam from Last Dogs, 2003“Good Time Boys” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers from Mother’s Milk, 1989"One Night i...
2021-04-2159 min
Strong Songs"Stolen Moments" by Oliver NelsonJazz is all about the contrast between the individual and the collective, and few recordings embody that as beautifully as "Stolen Moments," the opening track from Oliver Nelson's 1961 hard-bop record The Blues and the Abstract Truth.On this episode, Kirk dives deep into Nelson's classic tune, starting with his dense horn arrangement, then considering the three improvised horn solos as distinct creations that reflect the at-times wildly different ambitions of each individual player. Also, there's jazz flute.Written by: Oliver NelsonPerformed by: Freddie Hubbard (tpt.), Eric Dolphy (alto/flute), Oliver Nelson (tenor...
2021-04-0759 minView from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersRyan DempsterAt the top of the show Jason and Randy talk about national championship and Joe Burrow. Then Ryan Dempster joins the conversation to talk all about the baseball cheating scandal. In Quick Hits: Antonio Brown throws a bag of dicks. Antonio Brown is going to fight Logan Paul. Odell Beckham Jr is seen handing out cash, and Julian Edelman. To wrap, the guys get a voicemail from Liam Neeson…who is STILL lost in a Costco.
2020-01-1755 minView from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersZach HarperThis week at the top of the show, Jason and Randy discuss how to fix the Presidents Cup. Then Zach Harper joins the guys to talk all things NBA. In Quick Hits: Italian soccer anti-racism artwork sparks outrage. Akim Aliu accepts an apology from a manager who wore blackface. Ezekiel Elliott's dad charged with releasing wild African cat. To wrap up the show, the guys get a voicemail from Liam Neeson.
2019-12-2046 minView from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersKelsey CookAt the top of the show, Jason and Randy discuss the Astros vs. Nationals pitchers duel and Jose Altuve's walkout home run. Then they are joined by Kelsey Cooke to talk about her foosball-loving family, Seattle sports, her show Wrists of Fury, and more. In Quick Hits: a church's humorous sign ruffles some feathers, a high school girl’s soccer team fights for equal pay, and the Flyers unveil a Rage Room at their arena. And finally, the guys get another voicemail from Liam Neeson.
2019-10-2551 minView from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersDaniel Van KirkTop of show Jason and Randy talk Ezekiel Elliot signing with the Cowboys. Then the guys welcome Daniel Van Kirk to talk Chicago teams, Joe Flacco or Mitch Trubisky and Jason and Randy recall watching a NFL game from the field. Quick hits: Jackson State Mascot gets flagged for a penalty. Rudy Giuliani speaking out about yankees pitching to win the World Series. Labron James tries to trademark Taco Tuesday. Then they get a voicemail form Liam Neeson
2019-09-1151 minView from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersFrank CaliendoAt the top of the show, Jason and Randy talk about a fan who threw 96 mph at a stadium pitch speed challenge. Then they welcome Frank C about doing impressions, including Charles Barkley, talks Fox NFL Sunday’s. In Quick Hits, winning triathletes who were disqualified for crossing the finish line hand in hand, Antoinio Browns unpaid chef bill and a man who died after a taco eating contest. To close the show, the guys get a voicemail from Liam Neeson.
2019-08-2351 minView from the Cheap Seats with the Sklar BrothersAdam CarollaTo start off the show, Jason and Randy explain how to fix College Basketball through the portioning of 5-star recruits. Then the Sklars are joined by the great Adam Carolla to discuss: how to make marathons more interesting, Liam Neeson, Rich-Guy Breakfast, growing up a Rams fan, and what makes today's stadium-going fan different than the past's, and more! In Quick Hits: a falcon prank gone too far, a Canadian Uber mishap, and a tragic croissant-eating contest. To wrap up the show, Christoph Waltz leaves a voicemail about the tantalizing prospect of KD coming to NYC!
2018-11-1656 min