America Won't Shut Up

Since the dawn of time, if you wanted to be cool, you smoked cigarettes. Unfortunately, over the last couple decades, some people and doctors convinced us that smoking is somehow NOT cool. This week, America finally said, "We're ready to smoke again! Smoking is Cool! AND THAT'S A FACT!" To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll first sit down with smoking historian and author of the new book, "Smoke: A People's History of Smoking," Professor Emeritus at Darmouth College, Nathan Garbage-Trash. Then, later in the show, we'll talk to teacher, mother, blogger and an expert on the art of picking up smoking again, Carlotta Craig. Also on this week's show, Jason shares some of his many past attempts at being cool, while Pat talks about his decision to not let his four-year-old daughter smoke. Of course, we have another visit from our puzzling friend, 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. This week, on America Won't Sh

Throughout this entire election season, Americans have all been able to agree on one thing. We love Fighting! In fact, we can't shut up about it. But why? To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll first sit down with world-renowned arguing expert , Rick, as he teaches us some of the philosophy behind his motto, "Take It. Mistake It. Break It." Then, later in the show, we'll talk to martial arts expert, and master of restraint, Mr. Buck Chassis. As always, we take a look at this week's twitter trends and report on the nation's top stories. And who knows, maybe there'll even be a dog fight. All that, plus music from the Foo FIGHTers. Assuming they show up, that is. This week, on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Josh Lay (@joshlay) and Cory Cavin (@corycavin). You can find them online, blogging for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, or check out their webseries, Model Wife at modelwifeshow.com. Follow us on twitter @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at a

Every once in a while, a hairstyle comes along that defines a generation. It changes people's habits and behaviors, their attitudes and priorities. This week on America Won't Shut Up, we talk about, you guessed it, Going Outside with Wet Hair! To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll first sit down with teenage, YouTube-sensation Walker Tyler, as he shares what it's like to be the biggest celebrity to emerge from this wet hair phenomenon, and perhaps the biggest reason for it's pervasiveness. Then we'll talk to celebrity wet hair stylist and star of the Logo 2 reality show, "Spanish Wet Heads," Paz Fuentes. She's got a lot to say, and we're ready to listen. We'll also be paid a visit from our old riddling friend, The Befuddler. He's here with a handful of puzzles to keep you wondering. And, of course, we have breaking news about the 29 workers trapped inside a Minneapolis office building with dry hair. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week, on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week ar

For years, superstars like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling, Justin Timberlake and so many more have been speaking fondly, and endlessly, about their childhood years spent on Disney's The Mickey Mouse Club. Well, now everyone else in America has decided to hop on the ol' memory train and talk about their time spent on the popular kids program.  Our guests this week are Susan C. Anthony and Beady Tumblr, both former stars on The Disney Channel's The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. We'll talk to them about the audition process, some of their favorite recurring sketches and what Justin Timberlake was really like as a kid. We'll also be paid a visit from our good friend and Parade Magazine's Gadget Guru, Dermot Countertop. He'll show us all the new tools and toys to help tell people that you were once on The Mickey Mouse Club. Of course, we'll also take a look at how all these Ears are affecting twitter trends and the nation's headlines. All that, plus music from a great band of former Mouseketeers,

If you're like us, this week you're having a hard time sleeping, because America just will not shut up about Playing with Tape! On today's episode, we talk to the CEO of Adhesives United, Tape Davidson. And if you think this guy is your typical CEO, guess again. Of course, we'll also take a look at the downside of this trend, when we talk to Myst Stiffman, who despite being a nice person, now looks like an androgynous gremlin due to the effects of years of playing with tape abuse. We're once again paid a visit from our good ol' puzzling friend, The Befuddler. And as always, we'll take a look at the nation's headlines and check in on the wonderful world of twitter. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Casey Donahue (thecaseydonahue.com) and Halle Kiefer (hallekiefer.tumblr.com). Follow us on twitter @hashtagawsuEmail the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

Paper towels. Athletic socks. DVD-RWs. This week, America is absolutely in love with Buying in Bulk! On today's show, we'll be talking to farmer and Buying-in-Bulk guru, Clyde "Bird" Jessup, as well as Buying-in-Bulk Teen Queen, Presley Cat Stevens. Of course, we'll also be looking into how this trend is affecting America's news and its people, as we send our field reporter, Taylor Moore, right into the heart of one our nation's many wonderful, Costco-like wholesale clubs. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week, on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Steve Soroka (@steve_soroka) and Mamrie Hart (@mametown). This week's fieldpiece features performances by Ryan Williams (@capnryan) and Georgia Clark (@kudzoolovesyou).You should google all of them, because they are geniuses. Follow us on twitter @hashtagawsu Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

Whether it's parties, water slides or playing hoops, this week America just wants to have fun. And sometimes the best way to do that is to just talk about it. Talk about Fun! On today's episode, we talk to Dr. Roger L. Phun, a Professor of Fun at the University of Missouri, and Greg T'Shirtcannon, who was recently named America's #1 Fun Guy.  Of course, we'll dive into today's headlines and our field reporter Taylor Moore interviews a couple young Americans about what it's like to have fun in the 21st century. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Tom Reynolds (@tomreynolds) and Tim Daniels (@yourpaltim).You can listen to their podcast, The Complete Guide to Everything at tcgte.com Follow us on twitter @hashtagawsu Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

UHaul! Packing Peanuts! Tape! It goes without saying, Moving is on the mind of America. On this week's show we talk to professional, cross-country mover, Amanda "Peanut" Thompson, and then things get contentious when we talk to the Chairman of Men Against Moving, Stan Sitwell. Of course, we'll also take a look at this week's trends and headlines and we're paid a visit from our old pal, The Befuddler. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters, this week on America Won't Shut Up! This week's episode stars, Natasha Rothwell (@delicate_faith) and Justin Akin (@idointernet). Follow us on twitter @hashtagAWSU Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

On today's show, we'll sit down with teenage, YouTube-sensation Walker Tyler, as he shares what it's like to be the biggest celebrity to emerge from this phenomenon. And then we'll talk to bus driver and Desert Storm vet, Deb Sloppe, who talks about how this trend might affect someone who literally CAN'T rollerblade to school. Of course, our field reporter, Taylor Moore, heads out of the studio yet again to visit with Reb Doslich, a master rollerbade craftsman. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! This week's episode stars Sam West (@SWestKing) and Diana Kolsky (@DianimalK), with a special appearance by Frank Hejl (@frankhejl) Follow us on twitter @hashtagAWSU Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

The countdown is on as everyone's favorite year is now just a mere three years away. We'll talk to numerologist Donna Burkle, who will be tell us what we can expect in the world of pop culture in 2015. And then we'll sit down with Clement Fortmouth, host of the controversial radio show, Valid Points, as he shares a few of his theories. Plus, we'll send our field reporter, Taylor Moore, out on the streets to see how the young people are embracing this hot new fad. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! This week's episode stars Halle Kiefer (@hallekiefer) and Ken Beck (@kenbeckinternet), with a special appearance by Riley Soloner (@robotriley).Follow us on twitter @hashtagAWSU

This week we're talking about, you guessed it, Home Alone. The 1990 family film has come back in a big way in 2012. We've got the REAL Kevin McAllister on the show today talking about the story behind the story and what it's like to be living at the center of the American cultural whirlwind, Delores Pearl Cous-Cous disects the film's impact on parenting and kids, and a field report from a school where Home Alone dominates campus life. All that plus your top search terms from the week, and of course all the up to date headlines from here in Home Alone-aville. Keep the change ya filthy animal! This week's episode stars Phil Jackson (@PhilAugustaJ) and Langan Kingsley (@thisislangan). Follow us on twitter @hashtagAWSU Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com