

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds
All Things Comedy
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds picks a subject from history and examine it.
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Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 21min
620 - Anita Bryant - Part Two
In this podcast, the hosts discuss Anita Bryant's crusade against gay people, the impact on LGBTQ rights, and her controversial views on homosexuality and AIDS. They also explore the compulsion to dictate beliefs, the hypocrisy of freedom movements, historical patterns of discrimination, and the life of a controversial figure in the Florida citrus industry.

Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 6min
61 - The Past Times with Francesca Fiorentini
Podcast guest Francesca Fiorentini joins hosts Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds to discuss topics such as exploring places in a strip mall, the meaning of the word 'kahuna' in Hawaiian culture, anti-vax trends, importing Australian meat, transporting meat in Australia, the concept of green stamps, a bizarre tale of a devil trapped in an umbrella, donkey drama and genealogy, and promoting their comedy show and Patreon membership.

Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 11min
619 - Anita Bryant - Part One
The podcast discusses the life of Anita Bryant, from her dramatic birth to her career as an ad spokesperson, singer, and anti-gay activist. It explores her personal struggles, addiction, and journey in show business. The controversy surrounding her anti-gay campaign, opposition, and the LGBTQ+ rights movement is also covered. Additionally, the hosts touch on topics like subscriptions, fitness products, slogans, and a disturbing story involving orange juice.

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Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 3min
60 - The Past Times with Louis Katz
Comedian Louis Katz joins Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds on The Dollop to discuss topics including the mystery surrounding an autobiography, a lawsuit over an unwanted kiss, breaking gender barriers at unisex salons, airline skyjack regulations, dealing with infidelity, and upcoming shows on OTV.

Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 28min
618 - Rebel William Morgan - Live
William Morgan, a Cuban rebel, is the guest on this episode. The podcast covers topics such as Morgan's background, his escape from a little town, his involvement with Cuban rebels, their uncomfortable experience in the jungle, the spread of democracy and the war in Iraq, assassination plots against Fidel Castro, and strategies to topple Fidel.

Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 11min
59 - The Past Times with Chloe Maddren
The hosts and guest engage in casual conversation, discussing their schedules and plans. They talk about the negative impact of online comments and share personal experiences. They recount chaos and confusion in their house, involving intense pain and mysterious encounters. They discuss a peculiar contraption and engage in role play. They find a man's funeral requests amusing. They explore the origin of false teeth and share humorous anecdotes. They recount a lawyer's failed attempt to bribe a judge. The chapter concludes with playful banter and promotion of Patreon membership.

Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 35min
617 - Lisa Frank
Artist and business woman Lisa Frank discusses her early life and artistic influence, the toxic work environment at her company, and the decline of her business. The hosts also talk about controversial art, childhood games, and bad boss stories.

Jan 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
58 - The Past Times with Kirsty Webeck
Comedian Kirsty Webeck joins Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds in analyzing a biased news article from 1919 about an incident in Bismarck, North Dakota. They discuss vaudeville, joke about the health benefits of alcohol, and mock the British for ignoring indigenous atrocities while considering returning Kentucky's battle-scarred flag. They also explore the impact of minimum wage on the service industry, controversial treatments, and various topics including mistaken murder suspicions and blooming onions.

Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 23min
616 - The Floppers
Comedians Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony discuss floppers of the 1800's and early 1900's, including unusual marriages, bizarre accidents involving slips on banana peels and fake paralysis scams, self-mutilation and insurance fraud during the 1890s depression, and the chaotic state of driving regulations in the early days.

Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 10min
57 - The Past Times with James Fritz
Hosts explore a letter written by a 13-year-old with random musings, discuss a disturbing execution reenactment, joke about a race between Fred Rogers and a pony, delve into news about a beauty role and creepy Welsh people, cover chaos at a wedding celebration, examine the impact of alcohol on Congress, and discuss a peculiar superstition along with various random topics.