Best Steve Berg Podcasts (2025)

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181: All in Crumbles (with Steve Berg) 58:49

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In this bonus episode, a taxidermied rat leads Jake and Gareth on a globe-trotting adventure with their friend Steve Berg. For more synchronicities, check out Steve's podcast Hi, Strangeness. See caller images here! Want to call in? Email your question to [email protected]. PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INST…

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"Stonehenge" w/ Steve Berg 1:45:06

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Episode #329 | BCC's Big Strange Vacation begins! Guest co-host Steve Berg joins Michael and Riley for a look into the fascinating history of Stonehenge! Plus: Steve shares his encounter with a possible cryptid in Colorado, the debut of "History or Mystery?" and the arrival of the Buga Sphere! Big Strange Vacation Merch! Watch this Episode on YouTu…

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Weill: The Seven Deadly Sins 1:00:01

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The collaboration between Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht is rightly legendary. The two men could not have been more different from each other, and like the Brahms/Joachim relationship I mentioned in my recent show about the Brahms Double concerto, the friendship between Weill and Brecht was stormy to say the least. The two collaborated on some of th…

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Joshua Cutchin: Fourth Wall Phantoms 2:00:16

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Holy moly, how is everyone? Great to hear! This week, my guest is my good buddy and brilliant author, Joshua Cutchin! I'm a massive fan of every book he's written, and he has really outdone himself with his newest offering, Fourth Wall Phantoms. Josh and I have a deep discussion about his latest book, without spoiling anything (I promise!). We get …

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183: Jake's Faves: This Show's Becoming Jackass (Re-Release) 1:07:21

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For this re-release episode, Jake picks a call and a follow-up from a caller who requests off work to attend a BDSM class. Plus, Jake and his brother Dan help a caller whose sister is crashing guys' night. See caller images here! Want to call in? Email your question to [email protected]. PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohe…

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“Weird Roadside Attractions” 1:30:43

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BCC Episode #332 | Big Strange Vacation Week 4! Michael and Riley chart out some of Americas weirdest roadside attractions featuring mysterious creatures, science fiction historical sites, outsider art and more! Then, the guys crack open the first “Big Strange” L-Files of the summer featuring uncanny creatures encountered in spooky liminal spaces! …

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182: The Freshmaker! & Now This B Is Taking Pics 1:16:58

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Jake and Gareth help a caller from India resolve a parking spot battle. Then, they brainstorm how to confront a photo-happy in-law. Plus, the latest on Mr. H and the Hot Takes Festival. For more Hot Takes, check out Episode 163 "Hot Takes with Mr. H." See caller images here! Want to call in? Email your question to [email protected]. PATREON: htt…

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Alex Matsuo: Theater of the Paranormal 1:30:02

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HI friends! This week, I'm joined by the brilliant, Alex Matsuo! I've wanted to chat with Alex for a long time now, so this was a real thrill for me. Alex is an author, and investigator who delves deep into the paranormal. She walks the walk, and contributes to the field of the strange and unusual in a multitude of wonderful ways. We chat about som…

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"Mel's Hole" w/ Tom Scharpling & Julia Vickerman 1:26:25

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Episode #331 | Big Strange Vacation Week 3! Outgrown podcast hosts Tom Scharpling (The Best Show) and Julia Vickerman (Twelve Forever) recount some strange interactions and discoveries from recent cross country roadtrip! Then, Michael digs up the legend of "Mel's Hole," a mysterious bottomless pit allegedly hidden in the Pacific Northwest. Outgrown…

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180: Hotdog Party & Backdoor Boys 1:10:49

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Gareth and Jake help a hospital worker find her doppelganger. Then, a solution to a hairy problem leaves Gareth in an uncomfortable position. Plus, a follow up from Ep 90 "Hunk With a Little Chunk." Want to call in? Email your question to [email protected]. PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHel…

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Bradley Plaisier: Preserving the Past and Other Assorted Tales 2:11:42

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Hey buds! This week my guest is Bradley Plaisier! Bradley is a true head, and an extremely knowledgeable cat on UFO history, and a lover of gnomes. We get into some of his UFO experiences, the preservation of rare documents, weird Michigan and much more. Bradley was kind of enough to provide some show notes, and links to some of the subjects we cov…

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The Ravel Sound with Norbert Müllemann and Stefan Knüpfer 45:32

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I so enjoyed making this latest episode in my collaboration with G Henle Publishers. I talked with two absolute experts in their fields, Norbert Mülleman and Stefan Knüpfer, all about how to edit Ravel's music, and how to create the Ravel sound on the piano. This episode definitely veers into some very nerdy territory, but Norbert and Stefan are bo…

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"The Bridgewater Triangle" w/ Greg Hess 1:27:56

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Episode #330 | Big Strange Vacation Week 2! Greg Hess (MEGA, Like Minds) returns to discuss the time he visited CERN and Massachusetts’ window of High Strangeness: “The Bridgewater Triangle.” Plus: was Bigfoot recently spotted in Michigan? And just who is in charge of the accents on this show?? Listen Ad-Free:⁠ Patreon.com/bigfootcollectorsclub⁠ Wa…

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179: Gareth's Faves: Nothing But Cats (Re-Release) 55:02

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For this re-release episode, Gareth picks three calls featuring cats. First, Jake goes full dad on a caller who feeds her cat ear wax. Then, the guys help a caller whose cat likes to watch. Last, it's the Dog, the Cat and the Rat with guest helper Cat Reitman. Want to call in? Email your question to [email protected]. PATREON: https://patreon.co…

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178: Add a Zero & Boys Supporting Boys 1:16:46

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First, the guys help a daredevil rebrand himself with his friend group. Then, who will Gabriel, who likes to golf and lives in Fullerton, choose to be his friend? It's the dating game follow-up to Ep 168 "An I Love You, Man Situation." Plus, a surprise appearance by Anna Konkle (Pen15). See caller images here! Want to call in? Email your question t…

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Morgan Nalley: Spooky Kid/Spooky Adult 1:16:06

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Hey Friends - This week, my guest is comedian/actor, Morgan Nalley! Morgan is a hilarious, and awesome human being. She's had an interest in the strange and unusual since she was a kid, and that interest doesn't seem to have wanned one iota (did I just type the word iota? I did!) We get into her childhood interest, comedy, her recent trip to Rome, …

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177: Duo Ling-Crow & You Got Nudes (with Nick Kroll) 1:25:20

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Jake and special guest Helper Nick Kroll are faced with a caller whose dad is talking to crows. Later, they help a caller redecorate her Chicago apartment. Check out Nick's new movie I Don't Understand You, out June 6. Plus, watch Adults on FX, now streaming. See caller images here! Want to call in? Email your question to [email protected]. PATR…

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176: Samples & Raised by Elves 1:00:36

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Jake and Gareth help a caller whose father is stealing her toilet paper. Later, a caller has a very specific bedroom request. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 164 "A Wig on a Wig." See caller images here! Want to call in? Email your question to [email protected]. PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INSTAGRAM: @HereToHelp…

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Frank L. Anderson and Jeff Finup: Wisconsin Folklore and More 1:57:16

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Hey buds! This week we have on Frank L. Anderson and Jeff Finup to discuss all things strange and unusual in the Badger state of Wisconsin. Frank is a true raconteur - he's an accomplished musician, folklorist, true crime historian and that's just the tip of the iceberg. We get into all sort of weird folkloric tales, serial killers, touring as a mu…

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Dvorak Violin Concerto 49:16

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Admit it: if you're a fan of classical music—or even just a regular concertgoer—you might have glanced at the title of this episode and done a double take. The Dvořák Violin Concerto? Not the Cello Concerto? One of the things I love about my job as a conductor—and my side gig as a podcast host—is bringing audiences and listeners like you pieces you…

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175: A Thing For Dinosaurs (with Derek Waters and Zach Shields) 1:03:17

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For this bonus episode, Jake and Gareth are joined by Derek Waters (Drunk History) and Zach Shields (Godzilla vs. Kong). Together, they help a caller with a dinosaur obsession that threatens his marriage. Do you and someone have unresolved beef? Email your beef to [email protected] See caller images here! Want to call in? Email your question to…

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Declassified: Bigfoot Movie Club - "House" (1977) 1:15:31

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Episode #328.5 | Declassified from BCC: The Other Side! Summer is here and that means two things: movie and summer vacations with friends! A group of whimsical teenage girls find their summer holiday derailed by a watermelon salesman, mysterious cat, and an old lady lurking in a haunted house in the 1977 Japanese horror cult classic, HOUSE! Michael…

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174: Sucking a Bald Spot & Tree Jim 1:14:32

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A caller enlists Gareth in addressing a mustache issue shared by Jake and her husband. Later, Jake and Gareth help a caller inspire the return of his Father-in-Law's epic alter ego. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 147 "Long Island Lisa with Michael Cera." See caller images here! Want to call in? Email your question to [email protected]. PATREON: https…

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Doug Hajicek and guest co-host Morgan Copeland 2:06:26

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Hey buddies - this week on HI, Strangeness, my guest is Doug Hajicek, and my special co-host Morgan Copeland! Doug has done it all - he's the creator and of the legendary show Monster Quest, and has had his hands in many other television productions that you would definitely recognize. Doug has led one of the most interesting, and adventurous lives…

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173: Boyfriend Doodies & Pro Boner Advice (with Jameela Jamil) 56:28

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Friend of the show Jameela Jamil joins Jake and Gareth and things get wild. First, they help a caller solve a mystery in the shower. Later, a reproductive health worker wants to discourage her guy friends from sharing private issues off the clock. Check out Jameela's new podcast "Wrong Turns" Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail…

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"Becoming a Seer" w/ Adela Lavine 1:29:25

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Episode #328 | Medium and intuitive Adela Lavine returns to discuss her new book, SEER, and the origins of her ability to communicate with the spirit realm. Then, Michael, Riley, & Adela read some new L-Files featuring an encounter with a spirit wolf & a possible Bigfoot! Listen Ad-Free:⁠⁠ Patreon.com/bigfootcollectorsclub⁠⁠ ⁠⁠New BCC Merch ⁠⁠ BCC …

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172: Babe on Men & Do It For Thailand 1:09:22

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Jake and Gareth help a caller determined to use a surprising nickname. Later, they encourage a teen driver to face her anxiety. Plus, the follow-up to Ep 147 "Cooking in Soup," with a surprise appearance from New Girl's David Walton, aka Jake's "Robe Guy." See caller images here! Want to call in? Email your question to [email protected]. PATREON…

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Brahms Double Concerto 58:17

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It’s entirely possible that we would not know the name of Johannes Brahms very well if Brahms hadn’t met Joseph Joachim as a very young man. Joachim, who was one of the greatest violinists of all time, had already established himself as touring soloist and recitalist, and he happened to know the musical power couple of Robert and Clara Schumann qui…

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John Wenz: Tales From The Corn Part 2 1:22:16

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Hi friends - John Wenz is back for another installment of Nebraska-centric weirdness. John is originally from Nebraska, and like myself, is obsessed with the state's long history or weird tales. We get into super strange UFO encounters, a famous serial killer who saw a bigfoot in the 1950's, healing machines, and a ton more. John is a great dude, a…

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171: Walk This Lonely Dream & Shake Your Little Butts (with Jillian Bell) 1:04:33

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The guys are joined by the great Jillian Bell for this bonus episode. First, they help a caller plan a father-daughter dance with Mr. Worldwide. Later, a caller tries to get her partner on board with an embarrassing tennis ritual. Check out Jillian's directorial debut Summer of 69, now streaming on Hulu. See caller images here! Want to call in? Ema…

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"The Cussac Alien Encounter" w/ Betsy Sodaro 1:22:56

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Episode #327 | Betsy Sodaro (Ghosts, A Funny Feeling) returns to share a spooky encounter she had on a ski-trip and check in on the latest Bigfoot sightings. Then, Michael details the bizarre French UFO case known as "The Cussac Alien Encounter!" Bigfoot Tracks in Wells, Maine? https://www.paraconkc.com Listen Ad-Free:⁠ Patreon.com/bigfootcollector…

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170: Occasional Blue Jays & Butt Grazing 1:15:30

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Gareth and Jake help a caller whose friend refuses to let the party die. Later, they preserve a caller's couch using a patented butt-rotation method. Plus, the long-awaited follow up to Episode 80 "Identical in Every Way with Max Greenfield." See caller images here! Want to call in? Email your question to [email protected]. PATREON: https://patr…

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Gareth Reynolds: Ego Death and Buddy Friendships 1:09:18

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Hi friends - This week, I have on my great friend, comedian and host of The Dollop and We're Here To Help Podcast, Gareth Reynolds! We get into liminal lifestyles, ego death, non human intelligences, and oh so much more. Gareth is one of my best buds, and one of the funniest human beings I have ever met in my life. I hope you enjoy it! Love, Steve …

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169: A Horse in a Dog's Body & So Much Utah (with Chloe Fineman) 1:03:52

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Jake and Gareth are joined by SNL's Chloe Fineman for this bonus episode. First, they help a caller stop a mysterious nighttime yard-pooper. Later, they brainstorm how to discourage a caller's sister from doing PDA in the Living Room. Watch Chloe Fineman in Summer of 69 premiering May 9 on Hulu! Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gm…

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"Real Encounters with Fictional Characters" w/ Joshua Cutchin 1:20:04

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Episode #326 | Are stories coming to life? Fortean author Joshua Cutchin returns to discuss his new book, 'Fourth Wall Phantoms' and fictional incursions, the strange phenomenon of people encountering fictional characters in real life. To order a copy of Joshua's book email him at [email protected] or click here. Listen Ad-Free: Patreon.com/bigfo…

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168: I Feel Barfy & An I Love You, Man Situation 1:09:07

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Gareth and Jake meet Virginia, a 7-ft doll made of yarn who is looking for a new lease on life. Later, they help a new dad find a golf buddy. Plus, a follow-up from Ep. 161 "That's the Sauce," featuring Stone, who definitely doesn't have a foot fetish. See caller images here! Want to call in? Email your question to [email protected]. PATREON: ht…

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Copland Clarinet Concerto 48:13

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The commission for a new Clarinet Concerto from the great American composer Aaron Copland came from a rather unlikely source: Benny Goodman, the man known as the King of Swing. Goodman was one of the most famous and important jazz musicians of all time, but in the late 1940s, swing music was on the decline, and bebop had taken over. Goodman experim…

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Rob Freeman and Mark McNabb: UFO World Explorers 1:40:20

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Hi ho - this week, my guests are Rob Freeman and Mark McNabb. These two fine gents are on a mission, and that mission is to document, and learn more about the wonderful world UFOs, in all its many forms. These two have literally traveled the world, visiting hot spots, and getting some very interesting results. Not only are they coming across UFOs, …

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167: The People's Picks: Chronicles of Conor (Re-Release) 1:26:55

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For this re-release episode, Jake and Gareth pick a true fan-favorite: the full saga of Conor, who keeps living with senior citizens in AirBnb's. Plus, stick around to the very end for an update from the man himself. Want to call in? Email your question to [email protected]. PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelppod.com INS…

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"Ghost Muffins and a Scottish UFO " w/ Darcy Staniforth 1:21:40

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Episode #325 | Comedian & paranormal investigator Darcy Staniforth shares her history of ghost hunting and living in a haunted house. Then, Darcy, Michale and Riley dive into some fresh L-Files involving a UFO caught on camera, a ghostly visitor, and a phantom truck! Watch this Episode on YouTube Listen Ad-Free New BCC Merch Ghost Tours SoCal Micha…

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166: No Shoes, No Shirt, Teeth In & Unwrapping Whoppers (with Steve Berg) 1:25:12

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Jake and Gareth call in the Big Gun (Steve Berg) to help a hotel restaurant manager encourage an employee to wear her dentures. Later, the guys help a Chicago caller who has a trough in the bathroom of his office building. See caller images here! Want to call in? Email your question to [email protected]. PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppo…

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Heather Moser: Small Town Monstering 1:31:39

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Hey friends - this week, my guest is Heather Moser! You've seen Heather on many fantastic Small Town Monster productions, and her podcast The Lore You Know. Heather and I get into all sorts of fun stuff: Ohio/Pennsylvania bigfoot, folk magic, folklore, and many other elements of high strangeness. I really admire Heather's work, and she just happens…

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165: Wayne Brady's Family Rules & Another Tuesday in Amsterdam (with Wayne Brady) 1:11:33

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The guys are joined by the one and only Wayne Brady and he immediately gets to work. First, they give tough love to a mom whose daughter loves the F-Bomb. Later, they help a Dutch caller brainstorm ways to keep a bro trip just the guys. Listen to Wayne Brady's new podcast What If?! here, or watch on Youtube! Want to call in? Email your question to …

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"Hollywood Ghost Hunting" w/ Ansley Layne & Zachariah the Witch 1:24:58

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Episode #324 |YouTube host Ansley Layne (Spooky Foodie) and returning guest Zachariah the Witch join Michael and Riley for a chat about ghost hunting in famous Hollywood landmarks. Then, Zachariah shares a startling encounter with a classic cryptic that will leave you speechless. Listen Ad-Free New BCC Merch Michael's eBay Shop Spooky Foodie: https…

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164: A Wig on a Wig and Polite Alphas (with Eric Edelstein and Katie Nolan) 1:16:21

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Jake and Gareth help a caller Wig-gle her way out of a workplace dilemma. Plus, a story from Eric Edelstein and the epic follow-up to Episode 153 "PFF," featuring the return of guest helper Katie Nolan. See caller images here! Want to call in? Email your question to [email protected]. PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppod MERCH: heretohelpp…