The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 141 - The Past Times with Dorian Debose
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Sep 5, 2025 Comedian Dorian Debose, co-host of Evil Shark Tank, joins for a wild ride! They dive into Dan Bean's absurd prairie dance-off while navigating ridiculous lawsuits. Screenplays of whimsy emerge as they dream of becoming bodybuilders and unveil ‘the Rube’. The banter flows into dark humor, examining bizarre historical events, and poking fun at wealth and philanthropy. Expect hilarious pitches from Evil Shark Tank and enlightening chatter on cannabis gummies, offering a delightful blend of comedy and history!
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Evil Shark Tank: Pitching Horrible Ideas
- Dorian DeBose described his live show Evil Shark Tank where people pitch intentionally awful business ideas.
- He shared examples like a white nationalist doll pitch and a BetterHelp conversion-therapy parody to illustrate the show's dark comedic tone.
Confession Discovered After Dynamite Suicide
- A found confession linked a 1894 murder to a man who later killed himself with dynamite, discovered years after the crimes.
- The confession implicated another man previously convicted and sentenced to 20 years for the murder, revealing a tragic miscarriage of justice.
Scale Of Postal Misdelivery Problems
- The Dead Letter Office handled millions of unclaimed letters and thousands contained money or valuable papers.
- Postal inefficiency then created real financial loss and logistical burdens for clerks trying to reunite items with owners.
