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Welcome to the safe haven for 90's babies, B rate film buffs, and Fat Kids(inner and outer) !!! Join me as we navigate the waters of what pieces of food, film, and nostalgia are superior to others. The main difference between this podcast and other comparison podcasts? I'm ultimately right and I'm kind enough to offer a platform for those who oppose me to bring a well crafted argument that ill ultimately destroy! Fueled by short attention spans and shameless self promotion my guest, my occas ...
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There's a chill in the air, trick-or-treaters are filling the streets, and in just 24 hours Candy will be aggressively on sale in your local Grocer. While I myself am NOT a fruit candy man I prefer my sugar dehydration by way of Chocolate, Earle from HR stops by as we discuss who isn't and isn't on our respective Mt Rushmore of Fruitbased Candy!! H…
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The two most celebrated in the hot sandwhich game, and today we crown the top dog on all the game. From the best Italian Restaurants / Philadelphia spots to second rate chain restaurants and dinners the best and worst incarnations of these are still solid. So pull up a chair and DO NOT wear a white shirt to dinner and let's crown the king of the ho…
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It’s time to get away from it all, so now you gotta make a choice!! That choice involves food, entertainment, and drinking landscape. So join Gentle Ben and I as we parse out the best vacation option amongst the big two. Day Drinking, Ignoring All Previous Dietary Restrictions, involuntary drunk naps.. Ahhhh the pleasures of vacation... Huge Thank …
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We've arrived at a Ninth Season because of a lot of hard work, and the support of each and every one of you!! Let's get into into it as Kate The GR8 Joins myself and Gentle Ben for ONLY ONE CAN STAY Chocolate Chip, Cookies and Cream, Mint Chocolate Chip, or Butter Pecan Which One Are you Keeping ? Huge Thank you to Will Trenum for this seasons musi…
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We have a lot of fun and tell a lot of jokes, but creating 8 years of content isn’t as cut and dry as you’d like to believe. My dear friend Matt from The Going There Podcast and I have an amazing discussion about the mental, marketing, business, and creative stresses of what it is to put your ideas out into the world and hope for the best. We still…
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We all have our guilty pleasures, and I beleive most are self aware enough to know when they’re eating trash. Everyone has a trash meal of choice and we asked our fans on Social Media and not only did we read them…. We're buying those meals for some of the fans who’s responses we read!! Season VIII is officially in the books, thank you guys for ano…
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Beware of the Craft beer snobs, because they will come for us after this one!! Craft beer is great, but we cut our teeth (literally?) on the cheap stuff on the prime of our lives !! We took the big 6 in the cheap beer game and had them Duke it out for the title in this on demand audio battle royal. FACTORS: Price, Availability, and Pool Day / Drink…
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When you have a Sweet Tooth, it's not just limited to dessert. Breakfast has a strong sugar factor and between Muffins, Crepes, Danish, and Cinnamon Buns Only One Can Stay!! I had to bring on someone who's universally versed in all things breakfast, sugar, and shenanings dear friend of the show Carrie. Which One Are You Keeping? Huge Thank you to W…
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NY Times Best-selling author, Neale Donald Walsch, shares his experiences and his conversations with God. His newest, and potentially final book, GodTalk, released just two months before the recording. GodTalk includes more of Walsch's thoughts and revelations, intermixed with stories from every day average people who realized God was speaking to t…
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You gotta meet people where they are, and I've come to the world of Bravo reality shows to partake with superfan and dear friend of the show Brigid!! I've come into this with an open mind, and I only make a little fun of it. Plenty of jokes and fun are had, and just between us I kinda enjoyed the show ... Huge Thank you to Will Trenum for this seas…
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Jim Carrey may be the greatest comedic actor of all time!! His catalog is so vast we needed to bring Benny-T on for maybe one of the most epic "Only One Can Stay" episodes of all time.. Liar Liar, The Mask, Ace Ventura, and Dumb and Dumber Which One Are You Keeping? Huge Thank you to Will Trenum for this seasons music!! All our listeners head over …
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You didn't think we'd miss an opportunity to weigh in on the food selection at the biggest party of the the year .. did ya? Before the kick off of the big game we play Only One Can Stay with the most heralded stadium foods Pizza, Tenders, Nachos, and Hotdog. WHICH STADIUM FOOD ARE YOU KEEPING !? Huge Thank you to Will Trenum for this seasons music!…
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Ninja Turtles, Office Moral Lunches, and New Yorkers are responsible for 100% of this countries pizza intake. To tackle the most controversial One Gotta Go in show history, I’ve enlisted the efforts of my dear friends James and Lauren of the Sorta Kinda Funny Podcast!! @Sortakindafunny Huge Thank you to Will Trenum for this seasons music!! All our …
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Happy Shoe Year!! There's a sick addiction, and I'm here to confess that I'm ill. I, just like Special Guest Mollie owner of Organize Me as well as her son constantly have an eye out and an ear to the street for all the hot new release's. Jordan's, Air Max's, Rebook Classics, and Yeezys addiction comes in different colors and sizes. Luckily Mollie …
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Brother-Sister duo, James and Lauren, from the Sorta Kinda Funny Podcast join us for a festive chat focused on leaving the Mormon church. What does the Book of Mormon teach? Why is some if it harmful? What lessons did they learn that led them to reevaluate their religion? And are boobs even real? This and more in a great, educational and entertaini…
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It’s Christmas, so what better time to discuss all the early 2000’s inventions that dominated our Christmas lists 20 years ago? Dear friend of the show Porche Brenner of The Going There Podcast joins us for a materialistic trip down memory lane on Christmas Day!! Huge Thank you to Will Trenum for this seasons music!! All our listeners head over to …
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The Year is 2010… How I Met your Mother has taken over the world, headphones have wires, and people still carry cash. I know what I listened to when I celebrated my Saints Super Bowl win, what Jam‘s powered you into young adulthood? Huge Thank you to Will Trenum for this seasons music!! All our listeners head over to Brytn Smile and use Promo Code …
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You guys see the travel that the pro wresting world sends me on, so why don't I give you some audio from the biggest convention of the year .. that happens to take place in my Hometown Thanksgiving Weekend. Thank you to James Ryan, Movie Myk, J.A.C. and Zuka King for working hard and representing our brand. Huge Thank you to Will Trenum for this se…
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It's the return of Benny T, and he's brought hell with him!! It's only the finest of comfort deserts, but which of the field can you not bare to part with? Not because of preference or Loyality to said dish, but a decade plus sugar addiction 😂 Huge Thank you to Will Trenum for this seasons music !! All our listeners head over to Brytn Smile and use…
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Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, M.D. and career family physician shares her story on how research, data, and facts changed her mind on cannabis and its essential use in medicine. Now, as a published author, speaker, and advocate for cannabis, she helps inform us as she does her patients, on the truth behind why CBD, THC, and all the various ingredients …
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This was an emergency episode, because the people forced our hand!! Peeps and Candy Corn are the worst and the best of their respective holiday treats somehow. The sheer mention of either tends to fire people up so we had no choice but to tackle this episode. We also played a game of "Celebrities we wanna fight" who would you pick? Actor Musician F…
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It’s always a great day when my guy Thomas drops in on us, because his passion for sugar based shenanigans is unmatched. Reese’s is the APPLE of the chocolate based candy game, constantly innovating, revolutionizing, and resetting the bar for childhood obesity. Thomas gives us his thoughts on what’s out there as well as potential 2024 releases on t…
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**Tournament Episodes To Air Exclusively On Patreon** It’s Spooky Season Boys and Girls, and with that comes sugar and bloating so why not have some fun with it? M&M’s are beloved by millions, and even have a store in time square for god sake!! So how could we not spend the month of October talking about a top 3 Halloween Candy of the last 100 year…
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What's better than sitting down at a nice restaurant, and ordering your favorite meal ? Ordering the warm up food before said meal!! Two certified Mount Rushmore's in the appetizer game, let's belly up to the bar to sort out who's the top dog!! Huge thanks to friend of the show Will Trenum for the seasons awesome music!! Get all episodes early and …
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It's the start of a brand new season, and with Labor Day just in our rear view mirror let's talk about our freshly grilled favorites in ONLY ONE CAN STAY!! Just because you love it doesn't mean you can necessarily call it the top dog in all things grilling, so we do that for you. Did you forget the premise of this show, because if you did we quickl…
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Our Season 2 Finale is full of laughs, call-backs, recaps and cameos! Plus fantastic conversation and music from Brendan and Gabrielle of Wheatus! The focus of our main discussion is on Modern Dating. It's a far cry from what we witnessed in years past. Where meeting at a bar or on a dating app was stigmatized even a decade ago, is now par for the …
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In this episode we delve into the complexities of the D word: Divorce. Tune in as Matt and returning guests Natalie Duvnjak and Peter Toomey discuss exploring the emotions and personal growth that accompany this life-altering process. Through candid stories and expert insights from Dr. Jen and Joe Yensel of The Cole Center, they unpack what divorce…
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As Season 2 nears its end, we take a temperature from people across the state, country, and globe. Is our hypothesis, that most of us live somewhere left or right of center, accurate? Dozens of interviews recorded at the annual Twins Days Festival, where twins, families, and visitors from all over the world come together to celebrate the uniqueness…
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In this compelling episode, we have eye-opening discussions with survivors of various religious cults. Our guests share deeply personal experiences as victims of the misuse of religious texts and promises of a greater life or afterlife. These accounts serve as cautionary tales, reminding us to use skepticism, critical analysis, and a steadfast comm…
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What happens when the Good Book is used with less than good intentions? Join us as we delve into the topic of fear-based Bible teachings and explore ways in which deceptive interpretations of scripture have been utilized to instill fear, manipulate behavior, and maintain control. We have faith in the fact that you are going to appreciate the heaven…
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An insightful discussion about what it means to be the best version of YOU. With a wonderful panel of guests who are passionate about personal growth. Their anecdotes, stories and experiences offer relatable insights into the challenges and triumphs of the journey towards being your overall best self mentally, physically, and emotionally. With a ki…
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Join us for a candid conversation about death and grief from the perspective of our co-producer, Porche Brenner, and our returning panelist, Rachel Aidala, who both experienced the devastating loss of a loved one. We're also joined by our good friend and Pastoral Care Director, Shannon M. Blower, as well as a new voice on the panel, Hospice and Pal…
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In this episode, we discuss the flaws in the education system in America from the viewpoint of educators and parents. They share their experiences navigating the system and give insight into how funding, politics, fear, violence, and more impact educators, students, parents, and our society at large. With our Musician Spotlight on Marcellus Hall & …
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A wild episode from the final recording of 2022, on Dec. 28th, Matt's b-day! New faces, returning guests, and special surprises fill an entertaining episode for Season 2. They share their controversial takes on everything from music and films to God and Santa Claus. Is the Rock a good actor? Does Porche actually like Polka music? Is Stanley Kubrick…
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Many of us who were raised by more traditional parents grew into adults and witnessed a totally different type of child – the one kicking the back of our seat on the airplane or throwing a public fit with no parental invention. We’ve also seen this completely different parent than what we remember. This new one who seems passive, if not permissive.…
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A frustrating topic leads to a heated debate: Cancel Culture. What does it look like? Does it really exist or is it a facade? The Right and the Left clash over what's considered canceled and what's simply the public using their voices to hold the powerful accountable. Do corporations actually have a moral cause or are they doing a consumer risk ass…
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As a perfect follow-up to the previous episode on purity culture, the Going There team takes a road trip to Philadelphia, PA, for a special one-on-one conversation. Matt meets with Erica Smith, the creator of the Purity Culture Dropout program and author of My Sexual Values Workbook. Erica talks to her experience in working with clients traumatized…
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Especially prevalent in the 1990s and early 2000s, the phenomenon known as purity culture reached a nationwide status and was echoed by the Evangelicals and moral majority. It focused on waiting until marriage to remain 'pure' in God's eyes. From purity rings, v-card declarations, body and sex shaming, anti-feminist ideologies and teachings of eter…
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As a culture, we've become addicted to true crime content, whether a podcast, streaming series, or documentary. Can consuming true crime content in heavy doses verge on being irresponsible? What's the difference between a docuseries and a dramatized serial? Are our viewership and consumption dangerous or disrespectful to the ones who are left behin…
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SZN VII has come to a close, and its so strange to think you guys have rocked with us for 7 years. It was just that long ago I found this platform to get all these wacky ideas out of my head and onto your devices, and dispite my doubts you guys assured me it was as entertianing as id hoped. Some of you have concived children to the glow of these st…
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Between the 24 hour news cycle, doom scrolling, and the presence of disinformation, it's hard not to spiral. But burying your head in the sand is not a viable option. How do we keep the balance? This informative discussion features veteran journalists, educators and communication professionals. Plus the musical stylings of Alex Ariff and The Wali S…
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"White Gold" .. "Texas Tea"... Mayo goes by many names, but it's the most hot button condiment in the game. Depending on how disturbed you are, you may allow it on some unspeakable dishes. Luckily you people have Benjamin and I to guide you poor misguided souls. Huge Thanks To Music: Will Treenum Voice Over: Jonathan McKnight Production: Orlando Mc…
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Ladies and Gentlemen in our seven seasons never have I had a guest so passionate about a topic. Not only did Thomas Stintsman of Major League Wrestling come prepped for a hard nosed GR8R GOOD breakfast discussion, he did it with the passion of a thousand burning suns. My wrestling work broski does not disappoint, because good god almighty is French…
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This time last year I had my curiosities about Philadelphia, and just one year later I've now been 9 times. Since I sorta live here now I'll take you through my day to day in the city of brotherly love via my pro wrestling job. You'll hear the pleasenties of travel, and some late nite chit chat with work colleagues as brought to you by Anhieser Bus…
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The other big four of the streaming game duke it out, and there can only be one left standing!! Can the Juggaurantus HBO, APPLE, and NBC stay on top, or the can grass roots movement known as Netflix topple these giants ?? Huge Thanks to special guest Porche Brenner Music: Will Treenum Voiceover: Jonathan McKnight CoverArt: Orlando McGillicuty HUGE …
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Pro wrestling work has now taken me to the Windy Apple!! Transit got wacky, wrestling work got sweaty, and boy did we get touristy. Between the Statue of Liberty and the Pizza I left New York with a lot of thoughts I can't wait to share!! Huge Thanks to Music: Will Treenum Voiceover: Jonathan McKnight CoverArt: Orlando McGillicuty HUGE THANKS TO OU…
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There's something strange in your neighborhood, who ya gunna call?? The GR8R Good!! We welcome my dear friend Brian Hawks of AML Wrestling to the Show, because it's Valentines, and it's time to unapologetically pour over something we love. Why Ghostbusters 2 you ask? Because it's perhaps the greatest sequel of all time, and one of the few times the…
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Ketchups place atop Chicken Tenders, Meatloaf, Hotdog, and Scambeled Eggs is a hot button issue to say the least. There's hot takes, and there's trying to burn down the internet and some of you're condiment arsonists. Lucky for you people myself and my trecheress cohost level ultimate judgment on ketchups place at the table!! Graphic Design: Orland…
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My travels take me a lot of places, but the degenerates of Ohio are constantly summoning me for shenanigans. Holiday beers, infinity stones, and the best wings in the United States of America .. full stop. Got to see and work with my dear friends Matt and Lindsay of The Going There Podcast, and then we took the party to the Steel City. The Pittsbur…
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What happens when TV Shows, Movies, and art fall out of grace with our culture because of themes, characters and language being deemed as offensive? What makes a film or show controversial and what enables it to be redeemed? Are there objectively offensive works or does every piece of art deserve redemption? Can we reconcile the culture of the past…
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