Best Gettin Better Podcasts (2024)

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#277 - Y2K Was Late 22:56

20h ago22:56

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Today we have we have a solo podcast. We talk about Loot getting picked up for a 3rd season, deciding to put out my next special, airport lounges, looking to the future and how I’m Gettin’ Better. UPCOMING SHOWS July 24-26 Helium Comedy Club, St Louis MO July 27-28 Helium Indianapolis, Indianapolis IN Aug 9-10 Dania Pointe Improve in Dania Beach FL…

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No longer "alone in his principals", actor Jonathan Schaech is back with a new series! 12:11

2h ago12:11

12:11

Anyone who has listened to this show for any length of time knows that one thing the 5 of us call ALL agree on is that "That Thing You Do!" is one of the greatest movies of all time!! And one of the reasons why is actor Jonathan Schaech aka James Mattingly II, lead singer for the ONEDERS...sorry, THE WONDERS! And now he has a new series on INSP, "B…

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"I f**kin' LOVE this city!" Actor Diedrich Bader is gettin' his KC on in a new Hallmark movie! 21:01

26m ago21:01

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We've been fans of Diedrich Bader for years. From his work on such shows as The Crew Carey Show and American Housewife...and movies like Office Space and Napoleon Dynamite...and over the years he's become a friend of the show....so we were excited to find out he's been in KC to film the upcoming Hallmark movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Stor…

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"We were consistently mean...and then politics became that!" We talk to former "Veep" star Matt Walsh! 9:44

2h ago9:44

9:44

Matt Walsh knows comedy...from his beginnings with the U[right Citizen's Brigade....to movies like "Semi-Pro", "Ted" and "The Hangover"...to his Emmy nominated work in the HBO series "Veep", which sadly predicted what the political world has become. Matt stopped by to promote his new film, "The Good Half" and we discussed that, Veep and much more..…

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We celebrate 15 yrs of Feel The Steel with Steel Panther's Michael Starr!! 25:11

5h ago25:11

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It's hard to believe that it's been 15 years since we first met the guys in Steel Panther...and since then they've played huge festivals across the USA and around the world...they've sold out so many shows here in KC...they appeared on America's Got Talent...and they are still the same degenerates they've always been! And now they're gearing up to …

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We're living in a "post fact" world with the legendary Weird Al Yankovic!! 8:39

5h ago8:39

8:39

Weird Al Yankovic is, without question, THE KING of parody songs. To the point that it's a badge of honor for any musician to be parodied by him...because that means you have truly made it. And now he's released a new single, his first in a decade, that polka-fies everyone from Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Taylor Swift and more..." POLKAMANIA!"....and we c…

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"These atheletes...this is their moment!" Ninja Warrior host Matt Iseman is heading to The Olympics!! 11:15

6h ago11:15

11:15

We could not be more excited for our friend Matt Iseman...because not only i American Ninja Warrior Season 16 drawing to a close...not to mention that the show has been renewed for a 17th season...but this morning when we caught up with him, he was on the way to the airport to head of to Paris to host THE 2024 OLYMPICS!!…

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Ep 106: The Greater Good 54:09

4h ago54:09

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We pick up the trail of Lady Iceheart, attempting to stop her from summoning Shiva. The heretics are dug in across Coerthas though, and we struggle to keep up with their schemes. Join us as we continue with the patch 2.4 main scenario in Final Fantasy XIV! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.c…

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#276 - We have a 3rd Season 27:04

6h ago27:04

27:04

We have a 3rd Season - #276 Gettin' Better with Ron Funches Today we have we have a solo podcast. We talk about Loot getting picked up for a 3rd season, deciding to put out my next special, airport lounges, looking to the future and how I’m Gettin’ Better. UPCOMING SHOWS July 24-26 Helium Comedy Club, St Louis MO July 27-28 Helium Indianapolis, Ind…

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"It changes the perception of what you think is real!" We talk to astronaut Jack Fischer!! 10:06

2h ago10:06

10:06

More than just about anything on this show, it's safe to say that we are HUGE fans of astronauts and everything about the space program...and today we got to meet yet another astronaut!! Jack Fischer is a retired NASA astronaut and USAF colonel...which makes him more bad ass than any of us will ever be! So much so that he's receiving the Platinum A…

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We meet the creator of PEPPER X...the world's hottest pepper, Ed Currie!! 16:12

3h ago16:12

16:12

For some godawful reason, there are people out there who LOVE to eat the hottest peppers possible...they just enjoy the pain...and those are the people who Ed Currie and the PuckerButt Pepper Company are after!! Ed bred the Carolina Reaper pepper, which has been recognized as the hottest pepper ever...until last year when Ed topped it with PEPPER X…

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We catch up with our favorite Duke....Tom Wopat!! 10:21

2h ago10:21

10:21

If you were a dude growing up in the 70s, you likely idolized the Dukes of Hazzard...which is why it's been so cool to get to know former Dukes star Tom Wopat over the years...because while he may APPEAR to be normal...there's a wild side of that dude lurking underneath...and we're here for it!By Audacy

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It's a Wonderful Wankin' Wednesday edition of THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT! 26:03

3h ago26:03

26:03

In this divisive world we live in, there's one thing we can all agree on...orgasms = good! Which is why we here on the Morning Show do our best to unify us all as one MASTURBATION NATION with THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!! Brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!By Audacy

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The collaboration we've been waiting for HAS HAPPENED! We talk to Lajon Witherspoon all about it!! 16:49

3h ago16:49

16:49

It's a collaboration we've been hoping for for a very long time...our friend, KC's own hip hop icon Tech N9ne, and another good friend, Grammy nominated Sevendust frontman and KC resident Lajon Witherspoon have banded together on Tech's new single, "The Ghost of Rosetta Tharpe" and it's fucking phenomenal!!! We caught up with LJ this morning to fin…

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Ep 105: Intercession of Saints 39:47

5h ago39:47

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As the main scenario approaches Heavensward, we finally get some serious Ishgard action! Alphinaud is granted an audience with a high ranking official after being ignored countless times. If the cloistered nation is willing to negotiate though, they are sure to ask a heavy price. Join us as we continue on with the Final Fantasy 14 main scenario que…

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#275 - That’s the thing with IP with Dan St. Germain 1:26:10

22h ago1:26:10

1:26:10

Today we have my good friend Dan St. Germain on the podcast. We talk about his upcoming special, wrestling, being sober, going to rehab 6 times and how Dan is gettin’ better. Follow Dan online https://www.instagram.com/danst.germain https://youtu.be/LWafzY7HERs?si=ONWLVPaiYS_xiCPP UPCOMING SHOWS July 24-26 Helium Comedy Club, St Louis MO July 27-28…

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The Mafia, The Queen, Judy Garland and our favorite Puppeteer!We catch up with the LEGENDARY Sid Krofft! 1:04:48

1d ago1:04:48

1:04:48

If you grew up in the 70s, you likely spent your Saturday mornings getting your mind blown by the endless list of shows brought to you by Sid and Marty Krofft!H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost, Sigmund & The Sea Monsters, Banana Splits, Lidsville, the Bugloos and SO many more!!! We first got to meet got to meet a listen to a real piece of television …

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It's a Fap-ulous Friday edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right!! 27:24

1d ago27:24

27:24

From the Presidential Pumps to Patriotic Poonanny, we get America as hell on today's edition of THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!! Brought to you as always by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!By Audacy

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Marc LaBelle and Dirty Honey "...Find The Brakes" and stop in KC on July 21!! 21:15

2d ago21:15

21:15

Few bands do a better job of capturing the classic sound of 70s Hard Rock than LA's own Dirty Honey...and their latest album "Can't Find The Brakes" does a stellar job of capturing that vibe without sounding dated...and LIVE they're even more amazing...which you can find out for yourself when they roll into KC on July 21st at the Madrid Theater!!! …

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"...but did you get eaten?" Shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder rules Shark Week! 13:21

3d ago13:21

13:21

Former Australian Navy Clearance Diver Paul de Gelder has something to say to anyone who thinks their having a bad day..."but did you get eaten?" I mean...he has a point...since a bull shark took his right and leg during an attack in Sydney Harbor...and, let's face it...who better to be, pretty much, the face of Discovery's Shark Week than a guy wh…

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New Network, Same Jokers! Impractical Jokers is BACK! Now on TBS!! 9:53

7d ago9:53

9:53

For 14 seasons, you seemingly couldn't turn on TruTV without seeing an episode of "Impractical Jokers"...and while that's all well and good, it was fantastic news when we found out they guys were making the move to TBS! A bigger network...a bigger audience...and the freakshow is just gonna get bigger!! And we got to talk to our old friend James "Mu…

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GPS Sixteen: Monogamy, Rendezvous and a Possible Alien Abduction 47:12

4d ago47:12

47:12

Dave and Brian are back after a bit of an unexplained absence. But where did they go? Some said they were placed in the witness protection program. Others said it was an alien abduction. No one is REALLY sure---but now, all will be revealed. Also in this episode, everything you need to know about Rendezvous 2024----the big gay camping trip in Augus…

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Breaking Dawntrail 27:05

5d ago27:05

27:05

We take a break from A Realm Reborn to binge on Dawntrail! This week we chat about our early impressions of the new expansion. Spoilers for the first two zones only! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv FINAL FANTASY is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.…

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#274 Billion Dollar Bloofy 23:12

10d ago23:12

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Today we have a solo pod where I talk about my recent trip to Ireland and Amsterdam, my upcoming shows, Inside Out 2 and how I’m Gettin’ Better UPCOMING SHOWS July 24-26 Helium Comedy Club, St Louis MO July 27-28 Helium Indianapolis, Indianapolis IN Aug 9-10 Dania Pointe Improve in Dania Beach FL Aug 24 Agua Caliente Casino, Palm Springs, CA Sept 2…

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Ep 104: (Hard) Cheese Makes Everything Better — Brayflox's Longstop Hard 29:50

12d ago29:50

29:50

It's been a long time since we've visited the longstop, but our favorite goblin is in a bind and needs our help! Never mind that this is a problem of her own making. Join us as we face down the enigmatic goblin Illuminati. The cheese wants to be free! You can reach us at: https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj podreturnffxiv@gmail https://www.patreon.com/Po…

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We spend the morning with our old friend, comedian JOSH BLUE! (with a bonus visit from Jay Mohr!) 51:24

15d ago51:24

51:24

We ‘round here love us some Josh Blue…so it’s always a fantastic day when he comes to K We ‘round here love us some Josh Blue…so it’s always a fantastic day when he comes to KC and stops by the studio to hang with us for the morning! And, even though it’s been a year since we last saw him…like any great friendship, we picked up right where we left …

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We go "Back In The Cellar" with legendary RATT frontman, Stephen Pearcy!! 20:44

16d ago20:44

20:44

Any discussion of the 80s and the Sunset Strip has to include one of the bands that paved the way for all who followed...RATT!! Over 20 million albums sold, numerous multi-platinum albums...and videos in constant rotation on MTV, they were, along with Motley Crue, the KINGS of the Sunset Strip before "hair metal" was really a thing. And now, unbeli…

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She is the Weiner Queen! We talk to 9 time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Champ, MIKI SUDO!! 9:31

16d ago9:31

9:31

The 4th of July is next week, and that means it's WEINER TIME! The annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is taking place at Coney Island, WITHOUT the legendary Joey "Jaws" Chestnut...but the #1 Female Competitive Eater in the WORLD, Miki Sudo, is ready to take her 10th championship!! And we caught up with her this morning!!…

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#273 - Late For A Date with Preacher Lawson 1:39:07

29d ago1:39:07

1:39:07

Today we have my friend Preacher Lawson on the podcast. We talk about touring with his mom, dating, American’s Got Talent, letting AI dress him and how Preacher is gettin’ better Follow Preacher online https://preacherlawson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/preacherlawson/ https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherLawson UPCOMING SHOWS July 24-26 Helium Comed…

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From the Fairfax Airport to Outer Space....90 yr old Ed Dwight is FINALLY an astronaut!! 24:23

17d ago24:23

24:23

A native of Kansas City Kansas, Ed Dwight took his childhood obsession with airplanes to joining the Air Force, becoming a test pilot in a time when black men had to fight just to SERVE in the military, ending up becoming the first African American to be selected for the Aerospace Research Pilot School with an eye on becoming the first black astron…

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Just when he thought he was out...THEY DRAG HIM BACK IN! Clint Bowyer is racing in the Truck Series this weekend! 14:20

18d ago14:20

14:20

Our friend and NASCAR legend Clint Bowyer theoretically retired back in 2020 and joined the FOX/NASCAR broadcast team...but we knew....WE KNEW...that he couldn't stay away...and this Friday night he's competing in the Craftsman Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway!! And we had to find out what he was thinkin'!…

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season 3 episode 23: themed park 52:15

24d ago52:15

52:15

Chris and Lena discuss haunted theme parks and as always paranormal news!

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Ep 103: Practicing Sylph-Care — Sylph tribe quests 1:00:14

29d ago1:00:14

1:00:14

We return to Little Solace against our better judgment and become embroiled in sylphic affairs once again. The sylph's Chosen One will soon be born, and they need a parent! We'll have to team up with a Twin Adders-appointed "expert" to resolve this custody dispute. Join us for our final FFXIV A Realm Reborn tribe quest! You can reach us at: https:/…

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" I've reached the status of SLEEPING BEAUTY!" We talk to Disney's unlikeliest star LEWIS BLACK! 21:32

22d ago21:32

21:32

Lewis Black has built a legendary comedy career on his own brand of anger...so who better to play "anger" in a Disney animated film than him?? And now he finds himself in the #1 movie in the country!! Add that to the fact that he's winding down his touring days with the :Goodbye Yeller Brick Road tour...and he's still looking at life as only he can…

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It's a freak ass Friday edition of THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!! 24:31

22d ago24:31

24:31

What? Do you think we'd let you go into the weekend without some rubber lovin'? Hell no! We want you to get ta' stickin' chicken! It's THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT! Brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!By Audacy

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"Stand up is the last great art form..." DL Hughley rolls into The Funny Bone this weekend! 13:51

1M ago13:51

13:51

Comedian DL Hughley has been successful for a long time...as one of the Original Kings of Comedy, he was part of a group of comedians that forged a path for all comedians of color who followed...and all that being said, the man doesn't HAVE to tour clubs on the weekend...he does it because he WANTS to. And he is still as relevant than ever...and he…

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We go Into The Void with legendary Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler! 11:09

24d ago11:09

11:09

It's not often you get to talk to one of the architects of Heavy Metal, but this morning we got the chance to talk to legendary Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler about his book, "Into The Void" (which is out now on paperback) ...and he was everything you would hope he'd be!By Audacy

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HE IS RISEN!! Our boy AJ is BACK!!!! 32:43

25d ago32:43

32:43

Back on March 23rd, the Rock’s Imaging Director…while picking up a Door Dash delivery…suffered a near fatal cardiac event when he went into v fib. And thanks to the amazing first responders, they were able to kickstart his heart and rush AJ to Olathe Medical Center…and what followed was a quadruple bypass, a handful of mini strokes following the su…

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COPS! FIREMEN!! THROWIN' FISTS!!!....for charity!!! Guns n Hoses is this Sat. night!!! 28:29

25d ago28:29

28:29

Since 2005, the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission (KCMCC) has hosted the Guns N Hoses event that pairs our area's finest Police Officers, Fire Fighters and Paramedics to compete in sanctioned boxing matches that celebrate the strength, dedication and loyalty of these awesome men and women. This event benefits the programs of the KCMCC, prim…