A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan

Tom Vann & Dan Dennis
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Tom and Dan were once sitting in a hotel room in Daytona Beach, Florida where the air-condition didn't work, they were out of beer, and the cable only had 2 channels that came in static free. One of their friends suggested that they leave and attempt to find something better to do to which Dan replied "Why would we want to ruin a mediocre time?" If you were to ask "Tom and Dan" what the meaning of life is, they might tell you that there is none. Born from a feeling that nothing in life truly matters and that for the most part we're all surrounded by scumbags, "Tom and Dan" figured out that there's only one true constant in life; laughter. How did they come to that conclusion? It's all they have. You see, just like the mass majority of us, "T & D" have day jobs and it was at said day job where they cued in on the fact that some of the greatest laughs came at the end of the day. There's just something about the relaxed feeling of knowing that you have very little time left at work to put in. Maybe it's the "punch drunkenness" of still being at work; no one is quite sure. There they sat in their office, the door shut to their co-workers and management, only making each other laugh to the point of tears. Finally they realized that it might not be such a bad idea to roll tape on these conversations. Why not? They would be having them anyway, taped or not, and it was fun. Both of them come from rather lengthy broadcasting careers so setting up a home studio wasn't so hard to do. And with the addition of Ross, the consummate straight man and "News Dad", things got even more "mediocre." Broadcasting since 2009 has garnered a rather extensive following for "T & D" with loyal "scumbags" (as their listeners are affectionately known) checking in from all across the world. Hundreds of shows under their belts and winners of the Orlando Weekly's "Best of Orlando 2011" for "Best Kept Secret" reassures them both that yes…no one is listening! (Best Kept Secret? HA!)

  1. 49m ago

    884 - Talking Blood Butt

    •    Comedian Amy LaCour opens the Friday free show     •    Tom Segura and Christina P split, cancer rumors, and healthier divorce     •    Amy's Blue Mountains theme and second-favorite "Cour" jokes     •    Dracula's "Your T*****s" song ending     •    Blue Ridge cabin trip with Florida Comedy Collective president Chandy     •    Babyland General, Mother Cabbage, elderly nurses, and Cabbage Patch nostalgia     •    Childhood toys, smells, Pound Puppies, and homemade knockoffs     •    AI helping reverse-engineer homemade toys     •    Hiking, fishing, grave sites, river time, and improved hip mobility     •    Comedy Collective retreat for grants, the website, and future planning     •    Relaxing vacations versus nonstop activities and wasted mornings     •    Manasota Key family trip and lukewarm hot springs in 27-degree weather     •    Tourist shops, small-town wandering, and red-sauce meatloaf     •    Fast walkers, slow groups, and moving too quickly to make memories     •    Last of the Mohicans waterfall, Hanging Rock, and fear of the woods     •    Emergency outdoor pooping and ancestral squat theories     •    Facebook clickbait fueling food scares and show content     •    Lake Howell and Lake Jesup blue-green algae warnings     •    Kissing a contaminated fish for $10 and waiting for symptoms     •    Algae exposure risks for adults and children     •    Recurring lumps, bloody stool, insurance, and avoiding doctors     •    New Transformers pinball machine from Pinball Dudes     •    Plus Tax song "Nauseous"     •    Hot Tub and Mini Fridge Morning Show parody     •    Amy LaCour's Shit Sandwich at Bull and Bush     •    Forgetting promotions, phone numbers, commercials, and recent events     •    Turning 50, fearing dementia, and feeling healthier than a decade ago     •    Stool talk, bloody-stool jokes, and "misinformation improv"     •    YouTube growth and confidently wrong discussions     •    Zoolander still holds up     •    "Mail-on-mail," drunken apologies, and EMWP's censored nickname     •    Forgotten drunken radio calls and Cabin preserving embarrassing audio     •    VHS, MiniDisc, and lost terrestrial radio recordings     •    Modern phones, cars, doorbells, cameras, and clouds recording everything     •    Snapchat screenshots and private photos shared through family accounts     •    Drinking alone, dinner invitations, threats, and performative masculinity     •    Adult dinner parties, oyster roasts, galas, and Batman-style formality     •    Meal-kit cooking with kids and interviewing guests about unusual jobs     •    Trump-sized suits and prank phone calls     •    Loud old-school fathers versus quiet, considerate parenting     •    Garage smoothies, clutter, and avoiding waking the family     •    Generational trauma and breaking inconsiderate fatherhood habits     •    Affection struggles, suppressed feelings, and spouse-dependent moods     •    Thoughtfulness, masculinity, and marriage as an equal partnership     •    Teaching children consideration and healthy relationships     •    Wayne Ivey, Wheel of Fugitive, and celebrity sheriffs     •    Elected sheriffs prioritizing publicity and reelection over qualifications     •    Grady Judd, Mike Chitwood, and theatrical law-enforcement branding     •    Outdated government rules and voters choosing familiar names     •    Concrete Mike's duck story and the classic "Duck Job" impression     •    Early internet comedy spreading through email and copied WAV files     •    Buzz Sutherland identified as the creator of "Duck Job"     •    Duck Job misattributed to Adam Sandler and Robin Williams     •    Tracking down Buzz Sutherland and why viral creators rarely profit     •    Studio heat, thermostat battles, and dad-style AC savings     •    Florida Comedy Collective open mics and shows     •    "Bring on the Psychics" song and trouble accepting compliments     •    Ocala-to-Cape Coral driving and Florida's unofficial 80-mph limit     •    South Florida traffic, dirt bikes, banshees, and ignored road laws     •    Baldwin Park e-bike crackdowns and kids doing endless wheelies     •    Late-night South Florida drive and passing troubled vehicles     •    Boat, RV, door, chain, and dragging-equipment travel disasters     •    Helping endangered drivers instead of filming them for clout     •    Semi-truck fire closing the Turnpike near Jupiter     •    Police redirecting traffic backward and through a median     •    Two-hour closure turning an 11 p.m. return into 1:30 a.m.     •    Maisie becoming obsessed with watching the news ### Website: https://tomanddan.com/ BDM: https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomandDanLive Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tomanddanlive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMediocreTime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomanddanlive/ X: https://x.com/TomAndDanLive ACT RSS: 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    884 - Talking Blood Butt

  2. 1h ago

    Best of ACT - July 13-17

    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!

    Best of ACT - July 13-17

  3. 6d ago

    883 - Lick Suck Nibble

    BudDocs medical marijuana cards, renewals, telemedicine, Bud Deals, transfers, and money-back guarantee Friday Free Show with Tom, Dan, and Ross McCoy New RODE mic stand from Sweetwater Orlando Science Center Stellar Nights laser shows, Queen, Taylor Swift, and late-night exhibits Ross and Larry Fulford's interactive comedy show with live audience voting Heavy rain hurts comedy attendance and ideas to promote future shows Larry Fulford's activism, audience participation, and unforgettable stage moments Eugene Torres alligator story and improvised pizza jokes Interactive stand-up compared to a live Kill Tony style format Homemade pizza debates, pepperoni, toppings, cheese, subs, and Carlucci's nostalgia Generational differences with manual car windows, locks, and fidget toys Touchscreen cars versus physical buttons and climate controls Smoke Made brisket cheesesteak and Orlando sandwich recommendations Shaq predator stings, celebrity sheriffs, Polk County Santa, and bizarre arrests Walmart nostalgia, awkward public behavior, and retention pond crash video Dash cams, Tesla cameras, backup cameras, RV driving, and trailer backing Pyrospot off-season fireworks orders AI tribute song for DRUG Hollerbach's German food, chef dinner, World Cup viewing, and party space Crystal's birthday, thoughtful gifts, and relationship goodwill Garage smoothie routine, noisy blenders, and family sacrifices O.J. verdict memories, school overcrowding, charter schools, and smoking sections Gun racks, rural Florida security, stolen firearms, and warning signs Why the FIFA World Cup outweighs Olympic soccer Youth soccer costs, NFL and MLB youth support, and Orlando City investment Listener HR dispute and using ChatGPT to rewrite difficult emails Concrete Mike advice segment idea replaces animal stories EMWP surgery, used hot tubs, cruise stories, and Concrete Mike calls Wild horse and alligator stories plus the Later Gator invention idea Ethics of fake wellness products and invention fundraising New Ballyhoo music, Pinball Dudes, Transformers pinball, and Bearcat THC seltzers Goodwill Tom and Dan shirts, classic merch, and quilt ideas Walton Goggins correction and Winnie the Pooh trivia Swinger jokes, Cricut hats, and Spirit Airlines Lamborghini Social media outrage versus real-world behavior Podcast audio production, loudness matching, bitrate, and editing pride Behind-the-scenes reality of small media operations and podcast studios BDM Facebook group requests, long listener questions, and show sign-off ### Website: https://tomanddan.com/ BDM: https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomandDanLive Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tomanddanlive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMediocreTime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomanddanlive/ X: https://x.com/TomandDanLive ACT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/61976/rss AMT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/18904/rss

    883 - Lick Suck Nibble

  4. 6d ago

    Best of ACT - July 6-10

    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!

    Best of ACT - July 6-10

  5. Jul 3

    882 - Help! Trapped in the Library

    Fourth of July kickoff and America's 250th birthday America 250 logo roast and AI design jokes OG Tom and Dan episode with the studio audience Publix free cookies and Maisie's coupon obsession Honey browser extension and extreme family frugality Maisie talking parents out of expensive purchases Fourth of July plans and Founding Fathers trivia George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and young America Hamilton musical complaints and founding era history Callers share holiday weekend plans Gluten sensitivity debate and hot dog talk Seth's barbecue and Pyrospot fireworks shopping Pyrospot warehouse tour and massive fireworks purchases Fireworks finale strategy and cool fuse-lighting techniques Outrageous Halloween stunt callback US Men's National Team win and World Cup excitement Stadium atmosphere, giant drinks and celebrity sightings Great America theme park and Santa Clara World Cup traffic Soccer riots, Air Force 1 jokes and travel stories Work-life balance, vacations and business ownership Alcatraz visit and San Francisco travel VAR complaints, red cards and offside frustration Orlando City, replay reviews and hydration breaks Winning the World Cup prediction pool Wekiva camping trip and RV rental Camping gear overload and "loader's curse" St. Cloud Fourth of July celebration Shy bladder story, Flomax and comedy side effects Florida beach crowds and holiday barbecue plans Music breaks and parody radio promos Garage cleanup, pool day and free Sky King fireworks Wine dinners, Science of Wine and getting unexpectedly drunk Taking Monday off after the holiday Vacation morning beers and camping breakfasts Supergirl movie review and comic controversy Distracted driving, Facebook crashes and phone addiction Buckman Charles, family cookout and Ohio State talk Electric bike DUI, scooters and horse DUI debate Sur-Ron bikes, Baldwin Park wheelies and police crackdowns High-protein meal ideas and Heinz 57 nostalgia Heinz 57 vs. A1 and Worcestershire obsession Japanese soy sauce etiquette and stadium cleanup Vegetable gardens vs. tropical landscaping Maisie learning to cook homemade hash browns Limiting kids' screen time and family cooking Could the R-Team beat Seth Petruzelli? Seth's retirement, anxiety and fighter mindset EJ's jiu-jitsu confidence and Whopper motivation Fast-food special order frustrations Tesla FSD stops for distracted pedestrian Phone zombies and public awareness Naples Fourth of July parade and holiday overtime Cocaine jokes and delayed ejaculation bit Car door dings ruining a mint-condition car Church parking lot horror story England, World Cup predictions and underdog championships Miracle on Ice and US World Cup hopes Overused show phrases and speech habits Southern accent, "rasslin'" and OtterBox jokes Origins of common sayings America has more libraries than McDonald's or Starbucks BDM Show returns Tuesday after the holiday Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce relationship discussion Kanye West's Taylor Swift wax figure Closing Fourth of July safety wishes and weekend recap tease ### Website https://tomanddan.com/ BDM https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ Watch Live YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomandDanLive Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tomanddanlive Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMediocreTime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomanddanlive/ X: https://x.com/TomAndDanLive RSS Feeds ACT: https://feeds.libsyn.com/61976/rss AMT: https://feeds.libsyn.com/18904/rss BDM: https://feeds.libsyn.com/37121/rss

    882 - Help! Trapped in the Library

  6. Jul 3

    Best of ACT - June 29 - July 3

    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!

    Best of ACT - June 29 - July 3

  7. Jun 26

    881 - Goodbye Seth's Dojo

    Friday Free Show with special guest Seth Petruzelli Seth returns after a long break to discuss life, family, and business Dojo relocation after property redevelopment forces a move Uncertainty over Tom & Dan studio building being sold Idea of sharing a combined studio and dojo space Dream plans for a Tom & Dan Fantasy Factory Seth considers leaving martial arts for handcrafted leather work Challenges and burnout of running a small business Building a new business versus maintaining an old one Vera's emergency neck cyst diagnosis and upcoming surgery Parenting through medical emergencies and delayed anxiety Dan discusses lingering B6 toxicity symptoms and health anxiety Heart monitor and family history of heart disease Fourth of July pool party at Seth's nearly finished lake house House construction, landscaping, parking, and party prep Fireworks plans with Pyrospot and lake launch ideas Rope swing, beach improvements, and Florida lake life Brain-eating amoeba fears and Florida swimming risks Alpha-gal syndrome and health anxiety discussion Digestive health improvements after Dr. Powers' treatment plan Animal Time preview with Concrete Mike Robot fighting, AI music, and viral robot videos Favorite workout music and emotional playlists Aging, ED medication, puberty, and awkward health lessons Childhood health fears and HIV misconceptions Teaching kids accurate health information Concrete Mike's Florida wildlife stories and paddling adventures Cottonmouth encounter at a construction site HOA frustrations over grilling and smoking Rainbow River alligator attack discussion Florida wildlife fears versus actual risks Being present instead of filming everything Parenting, relationships, and growing out of party life Kid-free vacations and Disney Cruise plans VPNs, online privacy, and age verification laws Adult website jokes and chat room chaos Weight advantages in combat sports and Seth's MMA career Roadside memorials and remembrance debate AI assistants compared, including Claude and ChatGPT Tips should be calculated before tax More Fourth of July fireworks and lake safety Hollerbach's Knights Hall feast promotion Studio pinball fundraiser plans Website and app rebuild fundraising Rising costs facing small businesses Fourth of July events with Pyrospot and St. Cloud BDM programming reminders and holiday sendoff ### Stay connected with Tom & Dan: Website: https://tomanddan.com App: https://tomanddan.com/app BDM Membership: https://tomanddan.com/register Merch: https://tomanddan.com/merch Watch live: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@tomanddanlive Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tomanddanlive Follow us: Facebook: https://facebook.com/tomanddanshow Instagram: https://instagram.com/tomanddanshow X: https://x.com/tomanddanlive TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@tomanddanshow Listen: ACT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/61976/rss AMT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/18904/rss BDM RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/37121/rss

    881 - Goodbye Seth's Dojo

  8. Jun 26

    Best of ACT - June 22-26

    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!

    Best of ACT - June 22-26
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Tom and Dan were once sitting in a hotel room in Daytona Beach, Florida where the air-condition didn't work, they were out of beer, and the cable only had 2 channels that came in static free. One of their friends suggested that they leave and attempt to find something better to do to which Dan replied "Why would we want to ruin a mediocre time?" If you were to ask "Tom and Dan" what the meaning of life is, they might tell you that there is none. Born from a feeling that nothing in life truly matters and that for the most part we're all surrounded by scumbags, "Tom and Dan" figured out that there's only one true constant in life; laughter. How did they come to that conclusion? It's all they have. You see, just like the mass majority of us, "T & D" have day jobs and it was at said day job where they cued in on the fact that some of the greatest laughs came at the end of the day. There's just something about the relaxed feeling of knowing that you have very little time left at work to put in. Maybe it's the "punch drunkenness" of still being at work; no one is quite sure. There they sat in their office, the door shut to their co-workers and management, only making each other laugh to the point of tears. Finally they realized that it might not be such a bad idea to roll tape on these conversations. Why not? They would be having them anyway, taped or not, and it was fun. Both of them come from rather lengthy broadcasting careers so setting up a home studio wasn't so hard to do. And with the addition of Ross, the consummate straight man and "News Dad", things got even more "mediocre." Broadcasting since 2009 has garnered a rather extensive following for "T & D" with loyal "scumbags" (as their listeners are affectionately known) checking in from all across the world. Hundreds of shows under their belts and winners of the Orlando Weekly's "Best of Orlando 2011" for "Best Kept Secret" reassures them both that yes…no one is listening! (Best Kept Secret? HA!)

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