Comedian and writer Skyler Higley joins hosts to discuss historical events, bizarre mule incidents, bow legs, coach's dancing dilemma, and Jesus's last words with comedic flair. Show also includes banter on city comparisons, audience reactions in comedy, and Mother's Day gift ideas.
Comedic discussion on living in Los Angeles and navigating its entertainment industry.
Humorous reactions to dramatic historical newspaper articles from 1928.
Strong stance against dancing highlighted by coach's resignation due to efficiency concerns.
Deep dives
Tour Dates Announcement and Sponsorships
The podcast episode announces Dollop Tour dates for 2024 and highlights the 10th-anniversary show in Los Angeles. Tickets are available at dolloppodcast.com. Sponsors include Auriframes, offering a Mother's Day deal, and Hydro for ultimate body workouts with a discount using code TPT.
Discussion on Living in Los Angeles
The podcast features a discussion on the experience of living in Los Angeles, touching on the city's culture, entertainment industry dynamics, and audience reactions to comedic performances about the city's reputation. Comedian Skyler Higley joins the conversation, sharing insights on transitioning to LA and comedic experiences.
Exploring Historical Newspaper Articles
The podcast delves into historical newspaper articles from 1928, discussing dramatic headlines like a mother collapsing upon hearing her daughter's death sentence, fatal outcomes of a booze party, and a train collision involving a mule. The hosts and guest engage in humorous commentary and reactions to the peculiar stories.
Wedding Feast Crashed by Dry Squatters
During a sumptuous wedding feast at Washington Hall, five uninvited 'dry squatters' disrupted the celebration. As guests of the bride and groom were prepared to enjoy a banquet with nearly 400 attendees, law enforcement arrived and seized 45 gallons of wine, whiskey, and brandy. The best man was detained for the alcohol and taken to jail by the authorities.
Athletic Coach Quits Over Dancing Ban
A track coach, George W. Scott, resigned from Fort Collins High School due to the potential introduction of dancing at the school. A statistic claiming that athletic teams have a 60% efficiency reduction where dancing is allowed was cited. Scott, known for coaching successful sports teams, opted to leave if dancing was permitted, showcasing a strong stance against dance activities.
Dave Anthony picks a newspaper from a day in history and reads it to co-host Gareth Reynolds. This week they are joined by comedian and writer Skyler Higley