Funny Business

296: Flu Season, Snow Shovels, and the Belschnickel

Snow is falling, the flu is spreading, and the Belschnickel is crawling across your roof with four cows and four steers. Mike breaks out a Pennsylvania Dutch Night Before Christmas, Matt fights sickness armed with a vintage shovel, and someone’s deodorant routine is hanging by a very thin thread. 00:00 Intro 03:29 Reading of the Pennsylvania Dutch Night before Christmas by Chet Williamson 18:10 Person of the Week 19:53 Down in the Dumps 38:15 Advice and Outro Support the timeless work of Chet Williamson and James Rice by buying the book here: https://a.co/d/hHDJZ0r [https://a.co/d/hHDJZ0r] Follow Funny Business on Spotify for weekly episodes. More at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/funnybusinesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/funnybusinesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] Note: The opinions expressed in this show are the hosts' views and not necessarily those of any business or organization. The podcast hosts are solely responsible for the content of this show.

295: Santa’s New Jam Is Wild (And We’re Obsessed)

Santa’s got a new Christmas banger and we’re fully obsessed. Mike’s back from his honeymoon with stingray stories, surprise tequila, and a mongoose sighting. Matt’s mad about college football rankings, but at least a TikTok helped an 88-year-old retire with $1.7 million. Chaos, karaoke, and Caribbean vibes await. 00:00 Intro 03:36 88-year-old Michigan grocery cashier overwhelmed by sudden $1.7M gift 14:30 Person of the Week 17:23 Say What? 49:43 Advice and Outro Follow Funny Business on Spotify for weekly episodes. More at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/funnybusinesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Note: The opinions expressed in this show are the hosts' views and not necessarily those of any business or organization. The podcast hosts are solely responsible for the content of this show.

294: Confessions, Crimes, and Christmas Pajamas

Have you ever laughed so hard you questioned your life choices? Matt might have. Mike swears he didn’t. This week we dive into a chaotic round of “Never Have I Ever” that derails into moral dilemmas, matching honeymoon outfits, and drive-thru small talk that goes completely off the rails. 00:00 Intro 04:25 “Never Have I Ever” gets weirdly personal 18:23 Person of the Week 20:33 Community Take It! 32:15 Advice and Outro Follow Funny Business on Spotify for weekly episodes. More at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/funnybusinesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beacons.ai/funnybusinesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] Note: The opinions expressed in this show are the hosts' views and not necessarily those of any business or organization. The podcast hosts are solely responsible for the content of this show.

293: Parade or Charade? Ranking Macy’s Wildest Balloons

Which Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon are you holding on to? Matt went full Super Saiyan over Goku, flirted with Mario, and still somehow ended up swinging into Spider-Man’s arms. Someone also walked away with a cup of pure Dunkin’ cream with no coffee in sight.Plus, we’re giving thanks in the most chaotic way possible with another round of “Cheers to You,” where quarter zips and postal workers finally get the appreciation they deserve.00:00 Intro04:48 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon bracket showdown24:07 Person of the Week24:54 Cheers To You!38:58 Advice and Outro Follow Funny Business on Spotify for weekly episodes. More at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/funnybusinesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beacons.ai/funnybusinesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] Note: The opinions expressed in this show are the hosts' views and not necessarily those of any business or organization. The podcast hosts are solely responsible for the content of this show.

292: Bagpipes, Burrito Wars, and BYU Drama

Target just launched a new employee policy that demands smiling, waving, and “helpful energy” when customers are within a 10-foot radius. So naturally, Mike and Matt break down why this is probably the worst possible timing to become overly friendly. Also in this episode: an all-you-can-eat honeymoon hot dog plan, a bold burrito betrayal, and a very questionable claim from one of baseball’s biggest names.00:00 Intro02:36 Target workers and shoppers slam company’s new forced greeting policy: ‘Nothing says corporate joy like a mandatory smile’17:24 Person of the Week21:51 Buy Or Sell45:19 Outro and Advice Follow Funny Business on Spotify for weekly episodes. More at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/funnybusinesspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Note: The opinions expressed in this show are the hosts' views and not necessarily those of any business or organization. The podcast hosts are solely responsible for the content of this show.