The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 135 - The Past Times with Mike O'Brien
Jul 25, 2025
Mike O'Brien, creator of A.P. Bio and comedian, joins the hosts for a lively discussion sprinkled with humor and nostalgia. They dive into the quirks of launching a new newspaper and explore the absurdity of historical headlines. O'Brien shares amusing tales from the world of stand-up comedy, while conversations about weddings and the musical 'Hamilton' add a playful critique of art and history. With anecdotes about wildlife and bizarre social media moments, the trio blends comedy with sharp observations, making for a wildly entertaining chat.
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Newspaper Year Guessing Game
- The podcast introduces a guessing game where guests guess the year of an old newspaper.
- This format adds fun and mystery to exploring historical newspapers, engaging the guest and audience alike.
Mike's Comedy and Dance Origins
- Mike O'Brien began comedy after SNL, quickly excelling in stand-up and then creating AP Bio.
- Dave recalled Mike's early strong dancing skills used as a stage closer in comedy shows as a memorable trait.
Drunk Heckler at Baseball Game
- Gareth shared a story about a drunk parent heckling a child at a 12-year-old baseball game.
- He confronted the heckler by calling out how his own dad used to get drunk at games, ending the abuse.