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Dispatches from the MultiverseDispatches from the MultiverseVery important to goblin cultureMax and Jack follow a tip from the Kalshi puzzle to track down an enigmatic gnome sculptor. Credits Jack Strobe: J.R. Willett Max: Tim Ellis Grumpy VanGrumpf: David Wahl, Director of Awesome at Archie McPhee. FYI This episode is a continuation of a storyline that began with Episode 230: Hopelessly addicted to unicorn meat. Take our 2022 listener survey! Also, join our Discord! Dispatches from the Multiverse is a totally independent operation! Help us continue to create this podcast and get fun insider-only perks like behind-the-scenes raw recordings...2022-11-0124 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeNew products for 2021David and Shana say goodbye to Heff and go over the amazing new Archie McPhee products from 2021. 2021-11-2445 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeNew Product Bonanza! Featuring Meditating Bigfoot and Racing TardigradesVisit Archie McPhee to see the products 2020-11-2442 minSports Content Strategy with MrRichardClarke: Exploring sports content, journalism, digital and social mediaSports Content Strategy with MrRichardClarke: Exploring sports content, journalism, digital and social mediaGrant Wahl: Covering soccer in the USATOPICSAfter 24 years as a soccer journalist in the US, does Grant feel like a pioneer? Convincing editors to cover soccer in the USThe importance of the World Cup 2010 'breaking through' in the US His book on David Beckham’s time at the LA Galaxy and becoming the first soccer title to reach the NYT Bestseller’s listHis writing course at Princeton - John McPhee and David Remnick Structuring stories and writing in different stylesSports Illustrated's style of magazine journalism Runn...2020-11-1959 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeWhy PayPal wouldn't let us sell a Tardigrade OrnamentThe issue is fixed now, but, for a period of months, PayPal was blocking the sales of all of our tardigrade items from being purchased. In this episode, we're joined by Tim Ellis from GeekWire and Dispatches from the Multiverse to talk about how an arms dealer caused a tardigrade tragedy. 2020-09-1636 minDispatches from the MultiverseDispatches from the MultiverseGoing NuclearMax attempts to fill the shoes of a renowned marketing consultant. Credits Max: Tim Ellis Johnny: J.R. Willett Pascal: Gabriel Urbina Check out Gabriel’s upcoming podcast Unseen: an urban fantasy series set in a world where magic is real. It was just funded on Kickstarter and is coming later this year. You can follow Unseen on Twitter and sign up for email updates on their website. You should also go listen to Gabriel’s previous shows, Zero Hours and Wolf 359 if you somehow haven’t already. Help...2020-09-1522 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheePat Cashman from Almost Live!We're joined by Seattle Broadcasting Legend Pat Cashman to talk about his new podcast, the team behind Almost Live!, and his time as a horror movie hose in Boise. Listen to Pat's podcast, Almost Live! Still Alive here.Find Archie McPhee products here. 2020-08-2538 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeWe're Back! New products, social distancing and replacements for smilesDavid, Shana, and Heff return to the podcast with new products. Hear about how many legs a tardigrade has, how to replace a smile, and how roaches will evolve in the distant future. Find the products discussed here! 2020-08-0556 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeQuarantine edition! Video meetings, what we're enjoying, and a penny whistleWe're working from home! The audio the quality is a little off on this one, but what can you do? We talk about what we're up to, what pop culture we're enjoying, and Shana learning to play the penny-whistle. Archie McPhee 2020-03-2726 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeFinger Finger: Sounds good, looks badIn this episode, David, Shana, and Heff talk about Twitter, Frankensteins, and a really bad product idea. Check out our blog for pictures of the drawings mentioned.  2020-03-2031 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheePee-wee happened! We got to meet Paul ReubensSwoon! Shana and David got to meet Paul Reubens, the man behind Pee-wee Herman. Also, the Ig Nobel Prize event at our Seattle store.  2020-02-2141 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeWhich Archie McPhee product are you?In this episode, we discuss our Archie McPhee product game, the upcoming Ig Nobel event at the Rubber Chicken Museum, and bunch of new products. Pickle casino! 2020-02-1428 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeFinger sporks, pickle jelly beans, and a dancing turnipIn this episode, we cover Heff's hoverboard video, the Finger Spork video, and a video of a dancing turnip. Or Daikon.  2020-02-0634 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeWe Make Weird! Our all company meeting, pies and a haunted tea kettleWe discuss the all company meeting, wearing a unicorn mask in the snow, and a mysterious haunted tea kettle.  2020-01-3138 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeSpooky LoopholesIn this episode, we talk about the loopholes various spooky, supernatural things have and which bathroom theme we would pick. We also mention a couple of new Archie McPhee products, including the Pagan Breakfast God Mask. Features the premiere of the vampire parsnip. Archie McPhee 2020-01-1637 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPhee2019 in review! Plus Allee Willis, Jeopardy, and mysterious centaur paintingsDavid, Shana, and Heff take a look back at some of the high points of 2019. We also say goodbye to the great Allee Willis, talk about being a clue on Jeopardy, and the mysterious package of five centaur paintings that arrived before Christmas.2020-01-0829 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeArchie McPhee on NBC Nightly News with Lester HoltCheck out the Archie McPhee site for a link the NBC Nightly News story.  2019-12-2442 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeThumb hats and the "ya dumb" controversyCheck out Archie McPhee!Listen to David's episode of Dispatches from the Multiverse 2019-12-1133 minDispatches from the MultiverseDispatches from the MultiverseTry the baconIt’s time for brunch as Max and Planet Hi-Fi Wilson continue their quest to find Wilson a new home dimension. Wilson, The Brunchmaster Credits Wilson: Scott Trapp Max: Tim Ellis MoonsOverMyHammy (a.k.a. Steve): David Wahl, Director of Awesome at Archie McPhee. Charles Rybold Sterlington: Aaron James Check out the Archie McPhee podcast Less Talk, More Monkey! Start your own brunch cult with the Archie McPhee Pagan Breakfast God Mask.* Help us continue to create this podcast and get fun insider-only perks by...2019-11-1922 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeScary vegetables and transforming escalatorsBack by popular demand, it's another creative meeting episode! Shana, Heff, and David take your suggestions and turn them into (mostly) impossible Archie McPhee products. Also, Heff tells the story of the My Buddy prank. 2019-11-0132 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeTasting Candy Canes and House of WaxWe had our Christmas temps taste our new candy canes, Shana gives Heff and David sweet new shirts, and mannequins are following Heff around the building.  2019-10-2530 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeSighs, Chicken and VansIn this episode, we talk about our new automated sighing machine, chickens and our sweet new van... Find our products at Archie McPhee 2019-10-1433 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeThe Archie McPhee Book: Who Would Buy This?Who Would Buy This? The Archie McPhee Story. David, Shana, and Heff talk about the Archie McPhee book and its history.  2019-10-041h 03Less Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLocal Kooks!David, Shana, and Heff an under-appreciated subset of the local celebrity, the local kook! What is a local kook? Are we local kooks? So many questions!Visit Archie McPhee 2019-09-2341 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeThe Rubber Chicken Dress EpisodeShana has a rubber chicken dress! Because, of course, she does. Also, Heff films babies doing stunts and the Fly Widow Game is here! 2019-09-1331 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeThe Return of CoCo: I've got a favor to ask you and you're not going to like itFormer Archie McPhee employee CoCo returns to chat with David, Shana, and Q about where her path has taken her after leaving us and memories of some of our favorite customers.2019-09-0552 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeBONUS EPISODE: What makes a monster discussionA bonus section to our inspiration podcast. We had Q join us to talk about what makes a monster a monster. Are unicorns monsters? What about Santa Claus?2019-08-2714 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeInspiration and Archie McPhee: Monsters, thrifting and marketingWhat inspires Archie McPhee? We get that question all the time and this episode is a discussion about creativity, collecting, and monsters. 2019-08-2350 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeAtlas Obscura and New Products!David and Shana discuss the legend of the lost podcast, selling to people with a bad-smelling car, and our Atlas Obscura event! Archie McPhee 2019-08-1626 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeThe Rusty Blazenhoff Episode! Marshmallow Fluff, Children's Fairyland, and Electric DreamsEven if you don't know who Rusty Blazenhoff by name, we can almost guarantee you've read something she's written or enjoyed something obscure that she discovered. From Boing Boing to her own "inbox zine" Electric Dreams, she's made a huge impact on popular culture. 2019-08-0750 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeSticknic 2019! Bibo, colorful gas from hip and Nancy LesonIt's Sticknic time again. The Archie McPhee cooking contest that happens once a year. This year we had a Bibo theme! We're joined by Mark Pahlow and Nancy Leson.2019-07-2428 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheePride, tiki, and gas masksAn episode packed with weird products, a Pride parade, and a microphone mishap!2019-07-1938 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeNew products, Ireland, and you can't see through finger puppetsShana and David go through some of the new product at Archie McPhee, talk about Shana's trip to Ireland, and discuss misconceptions about Eyeball Finger Puppets. 2019-07-0933 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPhee50th Episode! Some of our favorite episodes and moments...David, Shana, and Heff talk about the previous 49 episodes of the podcast, announce a contest and talk about the store anniversary sale!2019-06-2043 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeWeird stuff! We talk about a few strange bits of pop cultureDavid, Q, and Heff have a discussion of movies that we love that are weird. Shana is on vacation! Archie McPhee 2019-06-1232 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeBigfoot, Mothman and Superfans!David tries to get weird stuff into Bigfoot documentaries, Terri the superfan visits the store, and Heff bids on a very big chicken.2019-06-0529 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeBibo's feet and an Archie McPhee gameshowIn this episode, we talk about how Bibo's feet are the least interesting part of him, our appearance on the NPR game show Says You!, and uff da. Archie McPhee Says You! 2019-05-2933 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeBONUS: Take your kids to work day!We let Arlo, son of Alastair, and Cash, the son of Scott Heff, take over the podcast and tell us what they learned during a day at [Archie McPhee](We let Arlo, son of Alastair, and Cash, the son of Scott Heff, take over the podcast and tell us what they learned during a day at Archie McPhee... )... 2019-05-1512 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeArchie McPhee and trouble: Torpedoes, smoking babies, and crank phone callsMark Pahlow joins us for a discussion of the times that Archie McPhee has been in trouble. From shredded money to a disgruntled Beatle, we've had problems with everyone! By the way, we apologize in advance to St. Paul.2019-05-0652 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeDrawing Bigfoot and rhyming about dead fliesIn this episode, we talk about the 21 Bigfoot in 24 hours challenge, Fly Widows and gauge Heff's feistiness.2019-04-2526 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeApril Fools Day: Dental floss for cats and toast that needs to talk to youGet the details on Shana's TV appearance and a rehash of past fake products that Archie McPhee has posted. Bacon tuxedos, difficult conversation toast, and toast mattresses. 2019-04-1835 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeWhat's new? New products, explosions at a TV studio and the gassy f wordShana, David, and Heff discuss the latest Archie McPhee products, Shana's upcoming TV appearance and tell the Uff Da store story... 2019-04-1034 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeBurrowing Gravid Bugaboos and Popcorn Underpants: More fake Archie McPhee productsShana, Heff, and David take your favorite words and turn them into potential Archie McPhee products. We cover bejeweled insects, stealing rocks to sell, and Heff's buffet underpants. 2019-04-0442 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeYour questions! Listening at half-speed and how many Bibo is enough Bibo?You sent us questions about Archie McPhee and we answered them! Shana, David, and Heff are full of answers. So many answers. 2019-03-2831 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeIdeas we didn't do: Boil and pop, salt licks and kids drinking poison (don't do it)David, Shana, and Heff talk about ideas that seemed good at the time, but for one reason or another Archie McPhee didn't do. An office salt lick, safety poster coloring book, and a David Sedaris action figure. This week's episode is brought to you by Bigfoot. 2019-03-1949 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeThings we like that most people don't likeIn this episode, Shana, David, and Heff go over a series of Archie McPhee products that we love but did not sell. From Strange Friends to Obvious Plants, it's a cornucopia of unpopular goodness. 2019-03-1149 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeProducts we don't like: Toilet seat covers, smelly mustaches, and golf gumIn this episode, we lift the curtain a bit and tell you which Archie McPhee products are not our favorites. We talk about toilet seat covers, the uncanny valley of flavors, Shana's devil costume and the fact that Heff has never eaten bologna. 2019-03-0257 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeCreative meeting, Molotov crawdads, and SNAFU kielbasaWe went to Twitter and asked for some random words to spur our creativity. Then we took those words and made up Archie McPhee products. It's not our whole creative team, only half of it, but David, Heff, and Shana try and give a peek into what our creative meetings are like. Check out Archie McPhee 2019-02-2238 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeMeeting notes, snow pictures and clown eggsIn this episode, we talk about NOT forgetting Shana's birthday, read the weirder quotes from some of our meetings and talk about how clowns establish the copyright on their makeup. Don't dabble in clowns. Archie McPhee 2019-02-1545 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeChicken glitter, pie puns, and the first new products of 2019Heff smells a glitter chicken. Shana is a pie princess. David loves the glow in the dark rubber chicken. See new products here! 2019-02-0937 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheePug Jesters, Bead-bo, and Pictures of Web Pages in CatalogsShana, David, and Heff go through Archie McPhee catalog 62 from 1999. Discuss how much communication we had to do about the internet, why you don't need to write what something is on a picture of that thing and jasmine-scented Angel Snot. Go to the Archie McPhee blog to follow along in the catalog. 2019-01-3048 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeBibo, Keenan and Pop Culture!Our first episode of 2019 gets back into the swing of things by recapping some of the happenings of the holiday season, discussing the superfan box, and bragging about Keenan Thompson trying Clamdy Canes on New Year's Eve. (He did not care for them.) Find out more about Archie McPhee here! 2019-01-2335 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeYear in Review 2018!It's the end of the year and we are nostalgic. Shana, Heff, and David take a look back over the previous 12 months. This is the last episode of this season. We'll see you again in 2019! 2018-12-1443 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeMark Pahlow on Jabba Jam, Ant Watches and Mail Order Baby KitsThe creator and owner of Archie McPhee, Mark Pahlow, joins us again to talk about putting together the first Archie McPhee Catalog. If you'd like to follow along, you can find a link to the catalog in the Archie McPhee blog. 2018-12-051h 02Less Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPhee(The Sold Out) Superfan Subscription and Werewolf Swatters: Listen for first dibs on a limited offer!We talk about our new Superfan Subscription, so if you want it. Order fast! There are only ten and they'll sell out. Plus, the Tonight Show, Geekwire, Seth Godin, and werewolf swatters. For more info check out our website! 2018-11-2038 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeChristmas and Archie McPhee: Santa Pigeon Riding an OstrichFor the past decade, Archie McPhee has been producing products specifically for Christmas with our unique spin. In this episode, we go through a few of our favorites. More info here! 2018-11-1336 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeHalloween recap 2018!Shana and David go over all the costumes and notable occurrences during the 2018 Halloween season at Archie McPhee. Go to the Archie McPhee blog for picture! 2018-11-0632 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeBibo! We Discuss a God Monster With IntelligenceIf Archie McPhee has a muse, it's Bibo. This strange character from a kid's show became one of the iconic Archie McPhee products and inspired a whole army of pop culture influencers. David, Scott, and Shana discuss his level of aspirational weirdness and how he inspires absurdity in all who accept him into their hearts. See Bibo here! 2018-10-3035 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeThe Beginnings of Archie McPhee! The Founder of Archie McPhee, Mark Pahlow, Talks About the Roots of Archie McPheeMark Pahlow is here! The founder of Archie McPhee shares how it came to be, what you should eat while watching monster movies, what it feels like to be fired as a Viking and how being disappointed in someone else can lead to innovation and self-sufficiency. This is a good one! Click here for more info on Archie McPhee. Follow Mark Pahlow on Twitter. 2018-10-2353 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monsters! We take a break from novelties to talk about horror moviesScott Heff, Shana Danger, David Wahl, and Steve Q, talk about some of their favorite and most memorable horror movies. We talk about William Castle, The Conjuring, and why Shana carried a white nail for a year. More Archie McPhee info here! 2018-10-1654 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeOur Creative Process, Spiders in Your Ears, and Mad MagazineIn this episode, we talk about how we come up with products. Also, Mad Magazine is awesome, Pee-wee Herman is awesome and spiders in your ears are not awesome. Please do not send us product ideas. Find more info about Archie McPhee here. 2018-10-1148 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeMac and Cheese Candy Canes Go Viral and Canned ClamsWe take a look at some of the media coverage of Archie McPhee and how it influenced the company. Also, Heff goes to the grocery store for canned macaroni and cheese, canned clams and six pumpkins. Visit our blog for more about Archie McPhee and show notes! 2018-10-0226 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeOpening a Treasure Box: Pullback Sharks, Oversized Teeth and Blowing Up the EarthOk, so 20 years ago, David accidentally left a Medium Treasure Box in his trunk. It survived water, neglect and multiple cars and now we've decided to open up this time capsule on the podcast. Check out the blog post on the Archie McPhee site to see the pictures of the objects discussed. 2018-09-1836 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeClamdy Canes, Fly Widows and the Wallingford BeastAs the seasons change from summer to fall, it means that Archie McPhee is getting new products! This week we discuss our local cryptozoological creature the Wallingford Beast, Sloth Masks and taste test our new candy canes. Will we like Clamdy Canes and Mac & Cheese Candy Canes? Listen and find out. 2018-09-1149 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeCustomer Letters! The Post Office, Gene Shalit, and Einstein's Theory of RelativityWe read classic customer letters from our crank file. From shoplifting kids to Gene Shalit to an erotic take on Einstein's Theory of Relativity. This episode has it all. 2018-09-0437 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeHorse Head Squirrel Feeder: Humiliating, Feed and Making Squirrels Go ViralWe take a look at all the Archie McPhee squirrel feeders and talk about their development, customer reaction and how hard it is to take a picture of a squirrel. Also, Scott Heff would like to apologize to DJ Ravioli and Shana's cats for his statements during this podcast. 2018-08-2731 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeTaking a picture of unicorn in a unitard on a unicycleWhat happens on an Archie McPhee photo shoot? Quite a bit actually. We talk about uncooperative butchers, unicorns in unitards and all the strange places we've worn Archie McPhee masks. 2018-08-2040 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeMonsters, Loafman and Cheeks in a Box! The Steve Q episodeShana Danger, David Wahl, and Scott Heff are joined by former store-staffer Steve Q to talk about his favorite products, monsters, satanic panic, cheeks in a box, Handitaur and Loafman. 2018-08-1444 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeThe New First Episode! We introduce ourselves and the companyWe want a do-over! Heff, David, and Shana start the story over and tell you a bit about how the company is structured, how we first heard about Archie McPhee and how we got hired. It probably should have been our first episode. Sorry! See the blog post here! 2018-08-0746 minDispatches from the MultiverseDispatches from the MultiverseThat's what the league is all aboutYet another alternate dimension Wilson and his friend James give Max the lowdown on their extreme league. Credits Wilson: Scott Trapp Max: Tim Ellis James: Peter Ellis Check out Peter’s band The Ferenjis, and if you’re in Salem, you can find him doing stand-up comedy at Capitol City Theater most Thursday nights. Universe concept by David Wahl, Director of Awesome at Archie McPhee. Help us continue to create this podcast and get fun insider-only perks by supporting us on Patreon! Producer: Tim Ellis2018-07-3120 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeNancy Leson joins us for Sticknic, Shredded Money and Monkey ModelsIn this episode, we're joined by fKNKX food commentator and former columnist and restaurant critic for the Seattle Times, Nancy Leson to discuss the Archie McPhee employee Sticknic contest. As usual, the conversation swerves between the topic at hand and others as diverse as monkey models, George Foreman, shredded money, and mexi-fries. Find out more about Nancy Leson here! 2018-07-3043 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeFather's Day again approaches, forget a tie and touch some roaches...We finish our discussion of 1996/1997, go over old store events and talk about the forgotten hunchback craze of the late 1990s. Don't forget to go to the Archie McPhee blog so you can see the catalog we're discussing! 2018-07-2453 minDispatches from the MultiverseDispatches from the MultiverseNeed to get rid of 'emWilson and a professional exterminator detail a peculiar infestation to Max. Credits Wilson: Scott Trapp Max: Tim Ellis Harry: David Wahl, Director of Awesome at Archie McPhee. Check out the Archie McPhee podcast Less Talk, More Monkey! Help us continue to create this podcast and get fun insider-only perks by supporting us on Patreon! Producer: Tim Ellis Theme Music: Evil D20 Logo: Abe Schmidt 2018-07-1721 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeMore from 1996/1997: Frog Chefs, Fake Rock Trauma, and Dogs Playing BlackjackThe memories come flooding back. David Wahl and Shana Danger describe what 1997 at Archie McPhee was like to Scott Heff. Why did we make a Computer Voodoo? Would the Frog Chef have his own show on the Food Network? Follow along with the catalog on the Archie McPhee site. 2018-07-1634 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeCatalog 46 from 1996/1997: Cockroaches, Toilet Paper and CannibalismDavid, Scott, and Shana take a look at Archie McPhee catalog 46 from 1996/1997. If you go to the blog on the Archie McPhee site, you'll be able to follow along. Find out what was "hip" back in the olden days. See the catalog pages by clicking here. 2018-07-1040 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeThe Fuzz Action Figure, Radioactive Secret Santa and ThreepenceIn the early 2000s, we made an action figure of a guy that worked at our company. In this episode with talk with Fuzz, the man behind the Fuzz Action Figure. Did it change his life? Why were we so fascinated with him? How did we market it? Visit Archie McPhee for more details! 2018-07-0256 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeBacon, More Bacon and a Bearded DragonIn this episode, David Wahl, Shana Danger, and Scott Heff give the first part of the Archie McPhee bacon timeline and mention about half, or less, of the bacon product that we've ended up making. You'll also be able to hear Scott Heff's reaction to eating Bacon Mints for the first time. Click here for more info! 2018-06-2647 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeMail-Order Mysteries, Dracula Dirt and Inflatable Lady Legs with Kirk DemaraisThe second half of our interview with art historian and novelty expert Kirk Demarais. We talk about his book Mail-Order Mysteries, swapping potatoes for orphans, inflatable lady legs and what you get when order Dracula Dirt. Check out picture and links on the Archie McPhee website. You can also check out Kirk Demarais. 2018-06-1935 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeBigfoot: Pizza Boxes, Richard III, and Braco the GazerDavid, Scott, and Shana discuss the many Bigfoot products from Archie McPhee. We discuss our favorite gazer, Bigfoot's butt and reveal Bigfoot's favorite cookie. Check out the blog post on mcphee.com for more info. 2018-06-1250 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeYodelling Pickle: Yodels, cackles and that guy from Barney MillerWhy would anyone make a pickle yodel? In this episode, we discuss the practical reason behind the nonsense. Also, how we discovered Shields and Yarnell were fans of Archie McPhee. For more info, visit the blog post for this episode on mcphee.com. 2018-06-0540 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeRubber Chickens, Ghost Invitations and Clown GraveyardsShana, David, and Heff discuss the opening ceremony for the Rubber Chicken Museum, how Heff closes the building and why there are goldfish in all our bubbles. For more info go to mcphee.com. 2018-05-2931 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeHanderpants: Underpants for your hands are not sexyShana, David, and Heff talk about the origins and reactions to Handerpants, the underpants for your hands. To leave feedback go to the blog on mcphee.com or email unicorn@mcphee.com. 2018-05-2220 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeRubber Chicken Museum: You can't touch a chicken through Twitter.Find additional info about this episode on mcphee.com in the blog. Email questions or comments to unicorn@mcphee.com. 2018-05-1632 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeFinger Hands: Tiny hands commit tiny crimesYou will find other info about this episode on mcphee.com in the blog. Email questions and comments to unicorn@mcphee.com. 2018-05-1618 minLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeLess Talk, More Monkey from Archie McPheeThe Inflatable Unicorn Horn for Cats: What if cats had a grunge band?Check out the blog on mcphee.com for show notes. Email questions and comments to unicorn@mcphee.com. 2018-05-1518 minCoffee & FootballCoffee & Football27) Grant Wahl - Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated & Correspondent, FOX SportsGrant Wahl is a Senior Writer at Sports Illustrated and a Correspondent on FOX Sports. He is by many considered the top American soccer journalist. He has interviewed and done numerous memorable and acclaimed pieces with some of the biggest names in world soccer, ranging from Jose Mourinho to David Beckham to Lionel Messi. Grant is also a New York Times best-selling author with The Beckham Experiment, a book launched in 2009 which chronicled David Beckham’s first few years as an MLS & LA Galaxy player. He recently announced the launch of his latest book, Masters of Modern Soccer, that will hi...2017-10-0400 min