America Won't Shut Up

From tiny smooches to big, wet french ones, this week, people will not stop blabbing about putting lips together with another human being. To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to the Founder of NKOTB (No Kissing on the Bouche) and anti-kissing advocate, Lissa Braxton. Also this hour, we'll talk to Brad Garreth, who fronts a Kiss cover band, only this band of men covers famous movie kisses and not the music of the similarly-named rock band. Also on this week's show, Jason and his wife don't kiss as much as they used to, Pat's two daughters kiss each other, but not like that, and we're paid yet another visit from our good friend who you know as Hank Schlitz, but we, of course, know him only as The BeFuddler. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters: this week, on America Won't Shut Up! This week's episode stars Jamie Lee (@thejamielee) and Dan Black (@dblackattack). You can find Dan performing at the UCB Theatre in NYC, with his group Death by Roo Roo. Jamie, of course, is a stand-up comedian who yo

It seems everybody in these red, white and blue 50 states is gettin' hammered and talking about it. So for this week's show we guzzled down a few pints, pounded down a couple shots and turned on the mics, because we're nothing if not journalists. To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to rising internet sensation, Melinda Kanteloupe. Melinda became a celebrity after a video of her being drunk hit the internet and now she's a big teen star. But she's really just sooo pretty, so we're just gonna keep asking her about that. Later in the show, we invite House Rep. Clarence Booth from Alabama into the studio. Booth, as you know is an anti-drinking advocate, who believes drunk people shouldn't be allowed to get married. Boo!!!!! Also on this week's show, Jason quietly files for divorce, Pat holds hands with a future Senator and we're paid a visit from our BFF, the always great, Gadget Guru Dermitt Countertop. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters: this week, on America Won't Shut Up! This week

People all across the nation are going to restaurants, ordering fajitas and then when the sizzling, fajita plate arrives at their table, they are being warned that it is too hot! In the long, storied history of this show, we've never seen a fad so widespread or so delicious! To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to a waiter at Ruby Tuesday's, Flip Wilson. Flip was recently named employee of the month and has become quite the celebrity because of his unique ability to warn people that their fajita plate is still hot. And then later in the show, we chat with the founder of FajitaFreedom.ca, Jody Foster. Jody opposes cautioning people for anything and is not the famous movie star. Also on this week's show, Jason overtips, Pat endangers his children (but in a fun way), and, our good friend, The Befuddler stops by carrying a giant sack of puzzles and riddles for us and you, the listeners at home. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters: this week, on America Won't Shut Up! This week's episode

When it comes to buying shoes, America can't stop at just one. Nope. They're going to the store, buying one pair and then the next. Two pairs for the price of two, or if they're on sale, slightly less. Now that's a deal nobody can pass up, right? So it would seem, as this week, America just will not shut up about buying a second pair of the same shoes! To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to shoe enthusiast, Abe Lewish Hatrick. Abe is addicted to buying a second pair of the same shoes and is here to tell his remarkable, heartbreaking story. Later in the show, we talk to Jimmy, who's been buying the same pair of shoes since the 9th grade, an unofficial Guiness world record. Also on this week's show, Jason buys some new sneaks, we learn Pat's girls have their daddy wrapped around their finger, and reporter Taylor Moore takes a look at how this trend is affecting the financial landscape in our new segment, Market Report. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shu

All across the country, people are driving through, walking in and scarfing down their favorite meals, as America goes absolutely crazy for a newly rediscovered, hot, cool, fast food restaurant, McDonald's. Chicken McNuggets? Yes, please! Big Macs? I sure ain't sayin' no. Supersized fries? Girl, pass those over here! To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to a McDonald's concierge, Mr. Evelyn Rothchild. Evelyn works directly with many of Hollywood's hottest stars, and it's his job to know what McDonald's items they need for any and every occasion. Later in the show, we talk to the President of Hoagland Family Grease Farm, McDonald's largest grease supplier, Medium Hoagland. Medium talks to us about where grease comes from, but perhaps says a bit too much. Also on this week's show, Jason explains the Shamrock Shake, Pat counts to a trillion, and we introduce a brand new celebrity gossip segment, with our good friend, Vivian Queequeg. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on Amer

This week, America won't shut up about tits! That's right, America is just buzzing about this hot, new trend that we know as, well, tits. From shopping malls, to office complexes, people can't get enough tits. Tits are a thing and people are talking about them, that's for sure. To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to a specialist in the field of Tits, Tittery and Tittography, Dr. Roberto Squeef. Dr. Squeef knows tits inside and out and is here to talk clinically about why he's pursued a career in tits. Later in the show, we talk to a Tit Doctor at Josh Hopkins University, Dr. Brooke Demento. Many say that Dr. Demento's recent work is the genesis for the recent increased interest in tits. So, thank you Tit Doctor Demento. Also on this week's show, Jason is lost as he has to throw a tit-themed party for his sister-in-law, Pat remembers there being at least some tits back when he was in high school, and we're paid yet another wonderful visit from our good friend, Hank Schlitz, aka The Befuddler. All tha

Make no bones about it, America loves skeletons! More than Beyonce, Russian meteors, or even The 2013 Academy Awards, it seems skeletons are the one thing people just can't get enough of this week. From buying bones online to digging up your loved ones, everyone is getting on board, as this bone-chilling trend sweeps the nation! Of course, not everyone is so hot on this hot, new trend, so we invited into the studio, Ram Pamphlet. Ram, is a skeleton denier who recently founded SAG (Skeletons are Garbage), an organization that believes that skeletons and bones do not exist, even within the human body. Later in the show, we talk to a skeleton. Also on this week's show, Pat and Jason discuss their love of Bones the TV show, a loved one passes away, and we're paid another visit from our good friend and technology columnist at Parade Magazine, Gadget Guru Dermitt Countertop. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Aaron Burdette (@aaronbur

You may remember her from all of her many classic films, or you may only remember a large handful of them, but there's no doubt in anyone's mind, that this week, you're busting out the DVDs, scanning through your Netflix queues, and flipping through those basic cable lineups to watch and enjoy the films of the great film actress, Kristy Swanson. To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to Tom Corn, whose syndicated movie column, "Hot Buttered Tom Corn," is both wildly popular and extremely informative. Of course, as a film expert, he's here to let us know just what makes both Kristy and her films so great. After that, we'll chat with mother of two, Tricia Earwood. Now believe it or not, but Tricia isn't entirely sure who Kristy Swanson is ... I know, I know ... it's OK, she has a condition and she's here to tell us about it. Also on this week's show, Pat and Jason talk "Vampire Slaying," we "Chase" down this week's hot twitter trends, plus a little "Higher Learning" as our producer Taylor Moore files ano

It seems you can't go anywhere these days without someone talking about windows. At Homes, in houses, near offices and other places, everyone in America is opening them up, sticking their head out and taking a look at this hot new trend, where if you can't seem through it, it's a just a wall. To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to a Windows Expert from Vision & Pain, Isadora Vindolph. From the frame to the glass, she's got it all covered. After that, we'll chat with Blake Levine. You may know Blake, as a former salesman for Kapital Kurtain, but you definitely know him as an outspoken window opponent. He's hear to talk why, he believes, this trend is destroying our great nation. Also on the show, we're paid another visit from our good friend, Hank Schlitz, aka The BeFuddler, we dive into the scary teenage craze of "paning, and, as always, we take a look through the glass at this week's hot twitter trends. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our gu

Have someplace your planning to meet a small or large group of family or friends? Then I'm sure you're already planning to get there super early and use your coat, jacket, or lady blazer to save one, two or even seven chairs as people everywhere are just gab, gabbin' away about this fun activity! To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to the world record holder for the most seats save with one jacket, Dorian Williams. Dorian, of course, is currently facing numerous cheating accusations, and may soon be forced to resign from the charitable organization he co-founded. We'll then talk to the founder of Sitizens Against Saving Seats (SASS), and advocate for saving seat restrictions, Josh Pigg. Josh has a quite a heartbreaking story to tell. You won't want to miss it. This week's episode also features another visit from our Gadget Guru, and Parade Magazine's technology columnist, Dermitt Countertop. If you haven't already bought a new seat saving jacket, this is the place to find a whole handful of great, s

Be it friends, family, lovers, business associates, or even telemarketers, when you need to talk to someone, what better way than to pick up a receiver and briefly chit chat about the weather or local sports team before eventually getting to the point? The answer: No better way. Whether it's for 5 seconds or 5 hours, it seems, this week, no one can stop talking About Talking On the Phone! To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to one of the most influential voices in 21st-century communication, Peyton Parker. Peyton, of course, is the inventor of the popular iPhone and we're very excited to talk to him about his exciting life and career. After that, we'll talk to Bethany Frankel. Bethany, as you may know, is the world record holder for the longest phone conversation in history. It goes without saying, but this girl loves to talk on the phone! This week's episode also features a field piece from our producer, Taylor Moore. Taylor will be hitting the streets to see if he, himself, can make a phone call.

They come in literally thousands of colors, styles, washes and cuts, but that's neither here, nor there. Get out of here, ultra-slim fit! Stay back, acid wash! That's right, this week, America Won't Shut Up About Regular, Plain Jeans! To get to the bottom of this trend, we go right to the top of the fashion food chain and talk to the Editor-and-Chief of Clothes Magazine, Beth Foliage. She's a true trendchaser, but more importantly, a trendsetter. Later in the show, we meet a "Regular, T-shirt and Jeans Kind of Guy," when we sit down with the very modest, Dave or Billy. He likes his jeans like he likes his coffee, whatever you're having is fine. This weeks' episode also features a visit from our good friend, and professional puzzlemaster, Hank Schlitz, aka The Befuddler. He's got some great denim riddles to get you through flu season. Of course, we'll also take a look at this week's headlines, talk extensively about pockets, and 6 or 7 other things, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won'

They're incredible. They're edible. They're imbued with an inner layer of thin albumin. Of course, you already know all of this, because this week, America Won't Shut Up About Eggs! To get to the bottom of this trend, we cracked open a few shells and sat down with Nicholas Cicello. Believe it or not, but somehow Nicholas has made a living out of carrying around that one egg you take home for the weekend in your 8th grade Home Ec class. We'll grill him about what that's like. Also, in the studio today is Hollywood Actor, Lester Hunt. As you may or may not have heard, Lester spent a good deal of time as an egg preparing for his new film, "In Utero" which opens in theatres everywhere this Fry-day. This weeks' episode also features a visit from our good friend, and resident gadget guru, Dermitt Countertop, who has plenty of gizmos to show, and shove, into our egg-hungry mouths. We'll also take a look at this week's headlines, talk extensively about marriage, and so many much more, including music from Dave Groh

Why don't you stay the evening? Kick back and watch the TV and I'll fix a little something to eat, because this week, America Won't Shut Up about that Paula Cole song that wasn't the theme to Dawson's Creek. To get to the bottom of this trend, we did all the laundry, while you paid all the bills. Also, we sit down with Patra Kull, the leader of a the Goners, a well-known "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" fan group. In addition to being one of the song's biggest fans, we circle around the idea that maybe she knows more than she's letting on. Then, later in the show, we talk to John "Dusty" Dirt, who is, well, a cowboy. We ask him, "Hey man, where'd you go?" This weeks' episode also features a field piece from our producer Taylor, who hits the streets to find out just what is making this song so popular in the new Willienium. All that and so much more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Beth Appel (@bethappel) and Dan Black (@dblackattack). You can

Tis the season to decorate that ol' pine and then throw it on the curb. That's right, the hottest trend in America this week is noneother than tossin' out that ol' tannenbaum. To get to the bottom of this trend, we sit down with Donald, the friendly neighborhood garbagman. No one's busier than Donald these days, but with great success come some unfortunate side effects. Then, later in the show, we speak to one of the world's strongest advocates for deceased trees, when we talk to Cat Eyebrows. Be sure to tune in, because things do not necessarily go as planned, but hey, that's radio. This weeks' episode also features a visit from our good friend, and Parade Magazine's technology columnist, Dermitt Countertop. He's here to show us a few cool new tricks and toys to help throw out your Christmas tree this year.Of course, once again we take a look at this week's news, and, as always, our twitter trend check-in of the week. All that and more than you can fit in a stocking, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This

Wanna look like a stud? Well, try getting one of them. This week, America Won't Shut Up about Earrings for Men. And why should they? To get to the bottom of this trend and figure out just why it's so great, we sit down with cool guy, Lou Del Mar. Lou is a man who gets an earring every ten years, and man is he cool. Then, later in the show, we talk to international ear model, Brian Lunk. Brian travels the world wearing earrings. Aren't you excited to learn more. This weeks' episode also features a visit from our good friend Hank Schlitz, aka The Befuddler, here with puzzles and riddles for Pat and Jason to solve about Earrings for Men. We take a look at this week's news, and, of course, our twitter trend check-in of the week. All that and so much more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Dom Manzolillo (@DomManzolillo) and Zack Poitras (@bigzackpoitras). Follow them both on twitter, because they would probably follow you if you asked. Follow us on

Nobody likes soda from bottles anymore. It's gross. It's yucky. We hate it. And so do you. Cans are the best. Done. Simple. Case closed. This season, you don't want to be caught dead drinking anything but soda from a can. But to figure out just where this trend came from and where exactly where it's headed, we sit down with a soda can designer from the world-famous, Cannotive, as we talk to Lorainne Cole. In addition to being a designer, Lorraine is a bit of a historian on soda cans and boy, do we have questions. Then, later in the show, we talk to talk to probably the biggest opponent of soda from cans, Gregory Binch. Gregory, as you probably know, is the founder of Soda Cant, an activist group fighting for other forms of soda containment. Also on this week's show, we're paid another visit from Parade Magazine's gadget guru, and our good friend, Dermot Countertop. Dermot has a lot of great things to show us, we just hope there's enough time. Plus, Pat and Jason mention their family members. All that and so

Ricky Martin said it best when he sang, "Nobody wants to be lonely." And someone else said it best when they were like, "Nobody wants to split the cable bill less than three ways." And this week, everyone finally put two and two together and now just keeps on talking about how great it is to share your home with someone else. And also someone else. To really get to the bottom of this trend, we sit down with a trailblazer in his field, professional third roommate, Cutter McGraw. We talk to Cutter about what it really takes to be whoever someone else needs you to be. Then, later in the show, we talk to blogger, Denise Richardson. Denise runs the popular advice blog, Fourway.com, which gives tips and tricks on how to have a three-way with your two roommates. Also on this week's show, we discuss Jonathan Franzen's new book, It Takes Three, with our culture critic and Professor of Studies at Loyola University, Teeny Walthers. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up

Whether it's stopping by a coworker's house to meet their new dog, or hanging out with your mother-in-law for the better part of a weekend, this week, America Won't Shut About Visiting! To get to the bottom of this trend, we have a very special treat and a radio first. Jason's old friend, Gary Sneeze, drops by to just visit the studio. We ask him what it's like, what he's up to and whether we can get him anything. Then, later in the show, we're very excited to get to talk to a Professor of Visiting at SUNY Colorado, Vurt Magiq. Also on this week's show, Pat and Jason discuss their favorite hard candies and we're paid a visit from our favorite professional puzzler, Hank Schlitz, aka The Befuddler. And as always, we take a look at this week's top stories and twitter trends. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters. Our guests this week are Andrew Law (@lawslawblog) and Casey Jost (@caseyjost). Be sure to check out Andrew's upcoming webseries, I Law New York. Casey Jost, of course, hosts "Foolin' Around wit

Trends come and go. Obviously, it's the very definition of a trend. This week's biggest trend for some reason is Not Helping. You want to know more? Go ask someone else. I'm certainly not gonna help. Kidding! Just listen to this week's episode! (See what we did there?) To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll first sit down with Rat DeLogan, though we're not sure how much good that will do, as he's recently been named the least helpful man in the country. Then, later in the show, we'll learn about the popular reverse-charity, the Not Gonna Help Ya Cross, as we talk to it's President and CEO, Philly Seedy. Also on this week's show, Pat and Jason refuse to help each other host the show. We're blessed with another visit from Parade Magazine's technology columnist, and our resident Gadget Guru, Dermot Countertop. And as always, we take a look at this week's top stories and twitter trends. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters. Our guests this week are Dan Klein (@danklein_is_fat) and Kelly Hudson (@cit