This was recorded August 25th, 2025. At the Vivarium in Milwaukee. First guest tells us about his very awkward first date. Next (12:48) we find out about a nasty divorce. Next guest (23:09) tells us about a lively drive with their grandma. Finally, (37:20) we have a classic speed dating situation.
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Charlie grills Myles about being an NSYNC fan. Our first caller (15:25) needs help after his wife reorganized the junk drawer—so Charlie and Myles share funny tips on how to rebuild it from scratch. Then, another (41:51) caller takes us on a wild ride with a history lesson about monster trucks. ENJOY
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We’re at Burnsie’s in West Allis, WI! Tom (1:15) stops by to share a wild story about his ex-girlfriend (buckle up). Our first caller, Gerald (9:55), absolutely hates his family reunion—so he’s cooked up a plan to get himself banned from it. Then, we help Cara (33:26) promote her organic soap business and find a way to market it to men.
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We’re at Burnsie’s in West Allis, WI for another episode! Our first caller (12:33) is debating getting engaged to his girlfriend—but the real issue is that really wants to hang out with her dad, who isn’t budging. Next, Russell from Nicolet Law stops by for a fun chat. Then, at (44:40), a Mennonite caller shares why he’s tired of being mistaken for Amish. Finally, at (53:36), a vegetarian caller needs advice on how to survive the food options at a classic Wisconsin wedding.
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We’re at Kegel’s Inn in West Allis, WI! Our first caller’s (10:52) sister wants to date his best friend, and he shares a wild story about what’s been going on—we might have even blown his mind with the facts. Then, our next caller (35:16) is starting a new white-collar job and asks: how can you really tell if you have a blue-collar job or a white-collar job?
(0:00) Intro
(10:52) Caller’s sister wants to date his best friend — and his story takes a wild turn
(35:16) White-collar vs. blue-collar — how do you know which job you really have?
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We’re live from Kegel’s Inn in West Allis, Wisconsin! Our first caller, Jeff, a true wordsmith, shares a hilarious story about why his mother-in-law can’t stand Wisconsin. Then Jared recounts the wild way he got a concussion, and finally, a listener stirs things up by saying Charlie is better looking than Myles.
This episode comes from our Bellied Up Live Show in Chicago on July 8th, 2025 at Zanies Comedy Club. We combined the best moments from both the 6 PM and 9 PM shows into one jam-packed recording. Gail shares a wild story about going to a concert, Ryan (12:35) debates whether he should get a vasectomy, and we sit down for a conversation with (25:06) Nick. Things heat up with a rapid-fire speed dating session (31:16) featuring six lucky singles, and the night wraps up with Maggie (41:12) returning to settle some unfinished business with Charlie.
First caller had a wild marriage with his wife. He tells us the story of how the broke it off and how his ex father in law came after him after the marriage. Next caller is working at a christian summer camp, but strongly dislikes one of his peers, we give him some solutions to his problem. Finally we have a Farmer from Iowa that needs names for his pigs. Shoutout Yoder Family Farms in Iowa!
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Our first caller is going through a tough divorce—and also just fell off a roof (seriously, ouch). Then we talk to a bladesmith who runs his own knife-making business. He’s struggling to get things off the ground, so we offer some business advice to get his business growing.
We're at Sluggers in Chicago in the heart of Wrigleyville! Our first caller shares a wild story involving chickens, toddlers, and a tragic dog incident… then drops the bomb that he’s married to a sourdough-making Mormon hippie. We dive into Mormon beliefs, myths, caffeine rules, and more. Then, our second caller is hit with heavy Catholic guilt from her religious grandma (aka her “Busha”). Plus, a voicemail suggests a brutally honest new holiday where everyone tells the truth — no matter what.
In this episode, we take a call from a Midwest aviation fan asking about essential tips for flying in the region. Another caller opens up about handling a strange coworker and wondering if it’s time to propose to his girlfriend. Then we play a funny voicemail from a listener who's scared to touch the thermostat when his dad's around.
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We're at Snickers Bar and Grill in Chicago. First caller thinks that Minnesota is better at being "Wisconsin" than Wisconsin. Next caller thinks that she should be getting free beer from the bartender. Then we listen to a voicemail of a guy weed wacking.
In this episode, we're recording from CJ's Tavern in Fargo, ND the drinks.
First, a caller makes a passionate case for why bowling should be an Olympic sport. Should bowling be in the Olympics? We break it down and weigh in on the debate.
Next, we hear from a professional cornhole player who gives us an inside look into the competitive cornhole world. From how cornhole tournaments work to what life is like as a pro cornhole athlete, it's a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a corny sport.
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We’re at CJ’s Tavern in Fargo, North Dakota! Paige the Therapist gives us a belly-laugh-filled update and leads Myles and Charlie through an unexpected couples counseling session. Then we hear from Jiffy Lube Joe, who gives us a behind-the-scenes look under the hood at his Jiffy Lube job, along with some wild stories from his personal life. Finally, we brainstorm hilarious and intense challenges for the first-ever Construction Olympics.
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Charlie shares a funny story about his struggles with a parking garage. The first caller (6:45) calls in asking for tips on how to get her boyfriend to start cleaning the house and help with household chores instead of avoiding em. She’s also a dedicated Green Bay Packers shareholder. The next caller, (34:21) from Montreal, wants advice on how to help his redneck hunting buddy reduce his beer drinking. Finally, (54:27) we listen to a listener voicemail asking, “When should you throw away your underwear?”
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We're live from Frank's Lounge in Fargo, ND! Our first caller is a woman frustrated with her husband who won’t stop wearing camo (we think he sounds awesome). Then we hear from a lifelong mascot who just graduated college and is now considering trading in the costume for law school. And to wrap things up, we’ve got the purr-fect special guest joining us to close out the episode!
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Myles and Charlie kick things off with a quick round of Midwest trivia to test their midwest knowledge. The first caller, checking in from New Hampshire, has concerns about having too many hobbies and tells us his experience working as a police dispatcher. The next caller talks about receiving an "ugly" clock from his Aunt Carol as a wedding gift and asks for the most respectful way to get rid of the damn thing. Finally, a caller asks Is spaghetti and milk actually a good combo?
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We're at Suite Shots in Fargo, North Dakota. Our first caller (9:18) works at a racetrack, has spent time in prison, and shares a bizarre story you won’t want to miss. The next caller (43:05) believes his future father-in-law is in love with an OnlyFans model. And finally, (58:58) we play a voicemail that’s guaranteed to make you smile.
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In this episode, comedian John Crist joins the podcast share stories about living in Nashville and his unforgettable trip to an African safari. Our first caller (44:17) dives into a dramatic love story—he’s fallen for another man’s wife. Spoiler: we don’t think it’s a great idea. And to wrap things up, a listener (01:17:45) asks the impossible: How do you make accounting sexy?
