The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 154 -The Past Times with Francesca Fiorentini
Dec 12, 2025
Francesca Fiorentini, a dynamic journalist and host of The Bitchuation Room, joins the hosts for a lively discussion. She shares her fascinating experiences with media bookings, including her time on Piers Morgan. The conversation includes amusing stories, like a skunk shipped as an 'explosive' and wives filming drunk husbands for shaming. They also explore zany historical anecdotes, from a 'wild man' attacking beachgoers to a taxidermied owl gracing a mayor’s desk. The banter is sharp, and laughter is guaranteed!
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Nature Man On The Beach
- Dave and Gareth read a 1922 Riverside Daily Press story about Otto Herlick, a “nature man” found in tattered clothes who attacked people with a club.
- The hosts joked about hobos, beach communities, and uncertain reports of whether he lived or died.
The Skunk In A Box
- A Portland baggage incident turned out to be a boxed skunk sent for exhibition at a sportsmen's show and labeled explosive to discourage inspection.
- The hosts riffed on skunk spray, timing of its scent, and the absurdity of a “skunk bomb.”
Consider Cheaper Wireless Plans
- Gareth and Dave recommend Mint Mobile as a cheaper wireless alternative and explain switching keeps your number and phone.
- They urge listeners to consider lower-cost carriers to avoid overpriced big wireless plans.