

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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Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 44min
615 - Pistol Pete Reiser
In this podcast, comedians Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony explore the fascinating life and career of baseball player Pistol Pete Reiser, discussing his challenges, injuries, and determination on and off the field. They also touch on topics like the benefits of structure, the pressure on athletes to continue playing despite injuries, and the role of the government in workplace safety.

Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 9min
56 - The Past Times with Moshe Kasher
Comedian and author Moshe Kasher joins the hosts to discuss cancel culture, stealing a gold mine, and tragic self-harm. They also explore an old award ceremony, a controversial newspaper story, the early days of cinema, and selecting a Roman lover. The speakers have humorous discussions about bone manure, promoting events with panoramas, and share personal anecdotes like a New Year's party with an Austin Powers impersonator.

Jan 2, 2024 • 1h 36min
614 - Coya Knutson - Live
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds discuss the life and political career of Coya Knutson, the first woman to serve in Congress from Minnesota. They explore topics such as her upbringing, her marriage struggles, sexism in Congress, and the scandal surrounding her resignation. The hosts also sprinkle in their trademark humor and funny anecdotes throughout the podcast.

Dec 22, 2023 • 1h 5min
55 - The Past Times with Bec Charlwood
The hosts and guest discuss a strange encounter with a UFO, a bizarre story involving bears and possible Russian spies, an abandoned town with a quirky local resident, a random fraternity pledge article, absurd complaints and traffic violations, mystery ray development and rumors, CrossFit, Sputnik, and broken parking meters, and unconventional cake baking and random stories.

Dec 19, 2023 • 1h 34min
613 - SoulCycle
Comedians Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony examine the groundbreaking company SoulCycle, discussing topics such as the rise of fitness cults, the harsh reality of SoulCycle's training program, controversial behavior of instructors, and controversies and downfall of the company.

Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 6min
54 - The Past Times with Blair Socci
Blair Socci joins Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds to discuss math grades, ghostly occurrences in Casper, Wyoming, the eccentricities of baseball player Rube Waddell, a man who believes he is a grain of corn, America's war with the Philippines, failed egg preservation methods, stories of a mother and son in a benevolent asylum, and peculiar advertisements including a weighted candle holder for Christmas trees.

Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 14min
612 - Operation Ajax - Part Two
Comedians explore the early insane years of San Quentin prison, discuss the benefits of ketamine therapy, uncover the CIA's plan to overthrow the government of Iran, delve into manipulation and propaganda, compare inciting violence tactics to those of Trump and Putin, have a conversation with a ghost, witness chaos and confusion during a revolution, and provide updates on upcoming comedy shows.

Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 6min
53 - The Past Times with Sam Sacks
Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds host political commentator and journalist, Sam Sacks. They discuss topics like royal dentistry in Sweden, unusual anatomy leading to surgical mishaps, lost stories in their hometown, a cheap beer mishap, a daring escape after a depot explosion, the ban on the Charleston dance, bizarre practices to stop cholera in China, Miss Gertrude's remarkable swim across the English Channel, and mistreatment and mistaken identity in camps.

Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 22min
611 - Operation Ajax - Part One
Comedians discuss Iran's exploitation, Shah Reza's modernization efforts, racial classifications in America, and British interference. They also have a light-hearted conversation about death, describe an outrageous character, and share stand-up comedy show updates.

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 4min
52 - The Past Times with James Fritz
Hosts and guest comedian discuss newspaper articles from history, including Bigfoot tracks, dangerous objects, and crucifixes in schools. They also share humorous stories about receiving fines and tickets, and debate the use of a Whipping post for juvenile delinquency.