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What do NHL hockey fights, GTA 6, Thanksgiving turkey, a giant Battlehawks mascot, and a failed concert ticket giveaway have in common? Absolutely nothing. Which makes them perfect material for The Rizzuto Show.

Former St. Louis Blues enforcer Cam "Jacuzzi" Janssen joins Rizz, Moon Valjean, Rafe Williams, and King Scott for a marathon of St. Louis morning show chaos featuring hockey war stories, ridiculous celebrity news, questionable holiday traditions, NFL Pick'em punishments, video game addiction, and a listener contest that manages to accomplish the impossible.

Four contestants. Plenty of concert tickets. Zero winners.

And that's not even the biggest disaster of the day.

First, Cam Janssen reveals what really went down during his NHL fighting days.

Cam takes the crew back to his early hockey career, when he started playing competitively at age 11 in Eureka, Missouri, and worked his way into an NHL preseason game by 18.

Seven years.

That's how long it took Cam to go from learning the sport to sharing the ice with professional hockey players.

Meanwhile, the rest of us are still trying to figure out which direction to push the shopping cart when one wheel stops working.

Cam remembers traveling across the country for youth hockey tournaments, getting thrown out of games for big hits, and making his mother drive all the way home after he'd barely played.

He also talks about moving to Windsor, Ontario, as a teenager, living with a strict billet family, and learning to survive against older players who were bigger, tougher, and already missing several important teeth.

Then the conversation gets into the actual secrets of hockey fighting.

Cam explains how enforcers stretched out the necks of their jerseys to make it harder for opponents to grab them. Other players allegedly used sticky substances to gain an advantage during fights.

Apparently, NHL enforcers were preparing for fights with the same level of creativity the Rizz Show uses to avoid doing actual work.

The guys also discuss the serious side of professional hockey, including head injuries, the physical toll of the sport, and Cam's difficult personal experiences with prescription pain medication.

Cam talks openly about the dangers of mixing medications and the painful side effects he experienced during his career.

Naturally, the conversation somehow ends with Rafe telling a story about his own post-surgery bathroom nightmare.

Because even when the show starts with an important conversation about athlete health, somebody eventually has to bring up constipation.

That's the kind of professionalism you can expect from this funny podcast.

Next, the St. Louis Blues have apparently committed a fashion crime.

The NHL's new Hometown Remix jerseys are here, and Blues fans are not exactly greeting them with a standing ovation.

The new St. Louis design features black and silver, local-inspired details, and a look that has divided hockey fans across the city.

Some people love it.

Some people hate it.

Moon thinks the iconic Blue Note deserves a much bigger role.

Rizz wonders why everyone is losing their minds over a jersey the team will only wear for a limited number of games.

Cam discusses his own reaction to the uniforms, plus the signed hockey jerseys and memorabilia he's given away over the years.

Which leads to a surprisingly relatable confession: sometimes you give someone a fantastic gift and immediately realize you should've kept it.

The crew compares alternate jerseys from around the NHL, including Florida's Miami-inspired look, Chicago's green design, and several other questionable fashion decisions.

Rafe suggests the Blues should've embraced St. Louis culture by putting a giant pothole on the jersey.

Finally, a design that truly represents the city.

Meanwhile, King Scott reaches the grand finale of Mascot Punishment Week.

After suffering through a parade of costumes that included a pig, a giant toasted ravioli, lettuce, avocado, pizza, and an overheated chicken, Scott gets one last assignment.

He's dressing as Archie B. Hawk, the official mascot of the St. Louis Battlehawks.

And this costume comes with rules.

Lots of rules.

The Battlehawks have specific guidelines about protecting the mascot's image, keeping things family-friendly, and avoiding inappropriate jokes or behavior while wearing the suit.

Which is adorable, because apparently nobody told them which radio show was borrowing it.

Scott struggles through the complicated costume, the giant bird head, and the unique challenge of trying to communicate with people while dressed like a professional sports mascot.

The guys admire the outfit, joke about its smell, and celebrate the end of a punishment week that turned King Scott into nearly every category of food on the planet.

But Scott's freedom means somebody else has to suffer.

And this time, it's Rafe.

Rafe Williams spins the Wheel of Punishments and lands on the Blind Taste Test.

After losing the latest NFL Pick'em challenge, Rafe is forced to accept a punishment that gives his coworkers way too much power.

The crew will bring in mystery food items, blindfold Rafe, and make him identify what he's tasting.

Rafe immediately starts negotiating.

Nothing illegal.

Nothing disgusting.

No bugs.

And definitely nothing that causes him to instinctively punch somebody.

Rizz assures him the food will be edible.

Which is technically reassuring, but not nearly as reassuring as Rafe would like.

The crew schedules the challenge for November 10, giving everyone time to find the perfect combination of legal, edible, and emotionally damaging food.

Rafe hasn't even taken the first bite, and he's already questioning his life choices.

Then the gang tackles the most important question in American holiday history: Is Thanksgiving turkey a scam?

Christmas music is already invading stores, Thanksgiving is fighting for attention, and Rizz is wondering why everybody insists on cooking an enormous bird that usually needs a gallon of gravy to become interesting.

The crew debates whether turkey deserves its place at the center of Thanksgiving dinner.

Rizz makes a case for an all-sides Thanksgiving.

Rafe suggests brisket.

Cam defends properly cooked turkey.

Moon is perfectly happy letting somebody else handle the cooking.

Ham and chicken get nominated as replacements.

And the real stars of the holiday—mashed potatoes, stuffing, rolls, and gravy—finally receive the respect they deserve.

The guys also debate Christmas decorations going up too early, holiday music taking over retail stores, and which holidays America could eliminate without anybody noticing.

Valentine's Day is in trouble.

St. Patrick's Day takes a few shots.

And somehow Easter candy becomes a legitimate point of contention.

If you thought holiday traditions were safe from the Rizz Show, you must be new here.

Speaking of food, it's National Sandwich Day, and St. Louis gets some love.

The gang celebrates local sandwich favorites, including Blues City Deli, Gioia's Deli, LeGrand's, The Gramophone, Union Loafers, and other places that make living in St. Louis worth the occasional pothole-related suspension damage.

The conversation includes veteran-owned Semper Fi Sammy's, a listener from Peppers Deli and BBQ, and plenty of opinions about where to find a great sandwich.

Rizz complains about sandwich options in West County.

Moon talks about recommending local favorites to visitors.

Rafe discovers that a military-themed sandwich menu provides almost unlimited opportunities for jokes.

And everybody gets hungry.

It's one of the few times the crew manages to promote local businesses while simultaneously making lunch feel like an emergency.

Then Boston decides to stage a revolution against Liberty Mutual commercials.

The crew reacts to reports of a protest outside Liberty Mutual's headquarters, where people gathered to complain about the company's relentless advertising campaigns.

Yes.

An actual protest.

About insurance commercials.

The guys discuss Liberty Biberty, LiMu Emu, Doug, and whether the commercials are genuinely annoying or simply so effective that people can't stop talking about them.

A counterprotester reportedly showed up dressed as one of the company's advertising characters.

Because apparently even insurance commercials have passionate defenders now.

The crew wonders whether this is a brilliant marketing opportunity, an elaborate joke, or proof that America has officially run out of real things to argue about.

Either way, Boston has found its latest revolution.

No taxation without commercial representation.

Or something like that.

And just when things couldn't get more ridiculous, GTA 6 enters the conversation.

The guys discuss a survey asking gamers what they'd sacrifice to play Grand Theft Auto 6 early.

According to the numbers discussed on the show, some respondents claimed they'd give up sex for a month to get early access.

Others were apparently willing to make even more questionable sacrifices.

Including their pets.

Their actual pets.

For a video game.

Rafe has some very strong opinions about anyone willing to trade a living animal for an early copy of Grand Theft Auto.

King Scott, meanwhile, is already considering the premium edition, a better television, and the amount of time he'll need to disappear into the game.

Moon questions how Scott plans to balance all that gaming with being a father.

Scott seems confident.

We'll see how that goes.

The guys also debate whether GTA 6 could hurt workplace productivity, whether people will skip school or work to play, and what might happen if Cam Janssen and King Scott teamed up online.

The fictional police department would like to request additional staffing.

Next, Rizz puts the crew's music knowledge to the test.

A viral Corey Hart video sparks a discussion about classic songs, memorable lyrics, and the surprising number of hits people have apparently misunderstood for decades.

Rafe admits he thought "Sunglasses at Night" was a Sting song.

Which is the kind of mistake that should probably result in another spin of the punishment wheel.

The crew works through music references involving TLC, Sir Mix-a-Lot, the Backstreet Boys, Meat Loaf, Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, the Smashing Pumpkins, and more.

Moon looks suspiciously prepared.

Cam holds his own.

And Rafe discovers that music trivia is a dangerous game when everyone in the room is actively looking for reasons to make fun of you.

Then it's time for celebrity gossip, Hollywood what-ifs, and entertainment news.

Moon brings stories involving Britney Spears, Arnold Schwarzenegger playing Santa Claus, relationship rumors surrounding well-known celebrities, and Hollywood casting decisions that almost changed movie history.

The guys imagine alternate versions of iconic films, including Rocky, Grease, The Silence of the Lambs, and American Psycho.

They also discuss a new television special about the unsolved JonBenét Ramsey case and false online rumors surrounding a tragic Florida plane crash.

It's a mix of pop culture commentary, celebrity news, serious headlines, and the usual sarcastic humor that makes the crew impossible to leave unsupervised.

Finally, the gang attempts to give away concert tickets with Just the Two of Us.

This should be simple.

Cam Janssen pairs up with different members of the Rizz Show crew.

Rafe asks five questions.

If the two players match three answers, a listener wins tickets.

The prize choices include 311, Three Days Grace, Wage War, and Alter Bridge.

There's even a special Patient Zero contestant who can win if a team matches either none of the answers or all five.

What could go wrong?

Everything.

Cam teams up with Rizz for questions about frozen pizza, breakfast cereal, hot dog toppings, movie robots, and nuts with cool names.

They manage to match on Red Baron pizza, thanks to a previous conversation about the viral Red Baron employee story.

Unfortunately, that brief moment of intellectual harmony does not last.

Cam and Rafe attempt questions about casino games, bald celebrities, milkshake flavors, chain restaurant appetizers, and collectibles.

Strawberry milkshakes provide a moment of hope.

But not enough hope.

Cam and Moon face questions about celebrities wearing sunglasses, talking animals in movies, gas station purchases, famous detectives, and fried food.

They somehow find themselves arguing about Homeward Bound, Shrek, Sherlock Holmes, and what people buy at gas stations.

And finally, King Scott joins Cam while still dressed as Archie B. Hawk.

The giant mascot head makes communication difficult enough.

But then Scott tries to name the popular hospital drama The Pitt.

And calls it The Hill.

A television show that does not exist in this particular contest.

At that point, even Cam Janssen can't save the situation.

The teams keep missing the required number of matches.

And whenever they look like they might completely fail, they accidentally get just enough right to ruin the Patient Zero contestant's chances.

By the end of the game, four callers have tried.

The crew has embarrassed itself repeatedly.

And not one listener has won a prize.

That's right.

An entire concert ticket giveaway where the biggest winner is the station's remaining ticket inventory.

Beautiful work, everybody.

From Cam Janssen's NHL fighting stories and the St. Louis Blues jersey controversy to King Scott's Battlehawks mascot finale, Rafe's blind taste test punishment, GTA 6 obsession, Thanksgiving turkey debates, Liberty Biberty protests, celebrity gossip, and the spectacular failure of Just the Two of Us, this combined episode delivers a little bit of everything.

It's St. Louis entertainment, funny stories, weird news, sports talk, pop culture commentary, daily humor, and the kind of morning show chaos that makes this funny podcast a terrible place to look for responsible adult behavior.

So hit play, defend your favorite Thanksgiving side dish, reconsider giving away your pets for a video game, and remember that if you ever play a guessing game with King Scott, make sure he knows the difference between a hill and a pit.

And congratulations to Cam Janssen for surviving an entire morning with the Rizz Show.

He spent years fighting NHL enforcers.

This might've been harder.

Welcome to another spectacularly unnecessary adventure on your favorite funny podcast, The Rizzuto Show.

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Four contestants, one former NHL enforcer, a giant Battlehawks mascot, and a pile of concert tickets. What could possibly go wrong? Apparently, every single thing. Welcome to The Rizzuto Show, where the prizes are real, the answers are questionable, and winning is apparently optional.

Rizz, Moon Valjean, Rafe Williams, King Scott, and special guest Cam "Jacuzzi" Janssen are back for another round of St. Louis morning show chaos, featuring NFL Pick'em punishments, a music trivia-inspired guessing game, and one of the most gloriously unsuccessful giveaways in Rizz Show history.

And somehow, King Scott being dressed as a giant bird is only the second-strangest thing happening in the studio.

First up: Rafe Williams spins the Wheel of Punishments.

After losing the latest NFL Pick'em challenge, Rafe is forced to face the same terrifying wheel that has already turned King Scott's life into a rotating collection of mascot-related humiliations.

Scott is wrapping up his own punishment week inside the Archie B. Hawk costume from the St. Louis Battlehawks, which makes him the perfect assistant for Rafe's moment of reckoning.

The wheel spins.

The crew waits.

Rafe desperately hopes for something painless.

And then it lands on the Blind Taste Test.

Congratulations, Rafe. Your coworkers are now legally allowed—at least according to the extremely questionable rules of this radio show—to put mystery food in your mouth.

Rizz explains that the rest of the crew will each bring in an edible item, blindfold Rafe, and make him identify what he's eating.

Rafe immediately begins negotiating.

No bugs. Nothing illegal. Nothing that triggers his fight-or-flight response. And definitely no surprise onions.

Because apparently an onion is where the professional comedian draws the line.

The guys schedule the punishment for Tuesday, November 10, giving everyone plenty of time to shop for something deeply unpleasant.

Rafe is already regretting every decision that brought him here.

And the taste test hasn't even happened yet.

Then it's time for Just the Two of Us, the Rizz Show game where matching three answers out of five can win listeners concert tickets.

Today's special twist?

Former St. Louis Blues enforcer Cam Janssen has to team up with different members of the crew while Rafe asks the questions.

The prizes include tickets to 311, Three Days Grace, Wage War, and Alter Bridge.

Sounds easy enough.

All Cam has to do is think like Rizz, Rafe, Moon, or King Scott.

Which, honestly, might be more difficult than fighting a professional hockey player.

Round one: Cam Janssen and Rizz try to send Mark from Warrenton to see 311.

Rafe opens with a question about nuts that have cool names.

Naturally, somebody goes straight for the most predictable joke imaginable.

The guys eventually find common ground on Red Baron frozen pizza, thanks to a previous discussion about the viral Red Baron employee story.

For one glorious moment, it looks like they might actually understand each other.

Then the wheels fall off.

They can't agree on what belongs exclusively on a hot dog. Their famous movie robots don't match. And breakfast cereal becomes an unexpectedly complicated subject.

Mark doesn't get his tickets.

The crew learns absolutely nothing.

Round two: Cam and Rafe attempt to redeem themselves.

Listener Chris wants tickets to 311, and Rafe is convinced he and Cam are about to dominate.

The questions cover casino games, bald celebrities, milkshake flavors, chain restaurants known for appetizers, and things people collect.

Easy, right?

Not when two people can both give perfectly reasonable answers and still be completely wrong together.

They stumble over casino games.

They miss the bald celebrity question.

They finally connect on strawberry milkshakes, giving the studio a brief moment of hope.

But then appetizers become a battle between Chili's and Applebee's.

Somehow, a question about collectible items leads to one of the most unexpectedly successful moments of the round.

Too little, too late.

Chris isn't going to 311 either.

And the crew's funny podcast has officially become a master class in how to disappoint people with confidence.

Round three: Moon and Cam take their shot.

Listener Amy enters the contest hoping to win concert tickets, and Moon is ready to prove that he's the one person in the studio who can think like a normal human being.

Unfortunately, that would require Cam to do the same thing.

The questions include celebrities famous for sunglasses, movies featuring talking animals, gas station purchases, fictional detectives, and foods that taste better fried.

The sunglasses question produces a particularly ridiculous collection of answers, including Joe Biden, Jack Nicholson, and a callback to Corey Hart.

Then the guys debate Homeward Bound versus Shrek.

Gas station shopping becomes an argument about beer, coffee, candy bars, and lottery tickets.

And when the conversation finally reaches Sherlock Holmes, things briefly seem promising.

But once again, the answers don't line up.

By this point, the crew is also watching Abby, the designated Patient Zero contestant, who can win if a round produces either zero matches or a perfect five-for-five.

The problem?

The guys keep matching just enough answers to ruin everybody's chances.

It's almost impressive.

They're not good enough to win, but they're just good enough to prevent someone else from winning.

That's a very specific talent.

Finally, King Scott joins Cam for the last attempt.

And remember, Scott is still wearing a giant Battlehawks mascot head.

So not only does Cam have to predict Scott's answers, he also has to understand what Scott is saying through a giant bird beak.

Listener Nicholas hopes this will finally be the winning combination.

Rafe asks about popular hospital dramas, celebrities with famous mustaches, restaurants serving complimentary bread, things people take from hotel rooms, and celebrities who've been married multiple times.

The first question immediately becomes legendary.

Cam thinks of a recognizable hospital drama.

Scott attempts to name the award-winning series The Pitt.

Except he calls it The Hill.

Close enough geographically.

Not quite close enough for television trivia.

The guys also manage to land on two different iconic mustaches, proving that Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott have been confusing the American public for decades.

Olive Garden breadsticks enter the conversation.

Hotel shampoo and shoehorns become a subject of debate.

And King Scott's mascot head continues to make every answer sound like it's being delivered from inside a very large feathered mailbox.

By the end of the game, the scoreboard tells a beautiful, terrible story.

Nobody wins.

Not Mark.

Not Chris.

Not Amy.

Not Nicholas.

And not even Patient Zero.

Four rounds of questions, a former NHL enforcer, an entire studio of alleged adults, and a collection of concert tickets that remain stubbornly unclaimed.

It's the kind of spectacular failure that could only happen on The Rizzuto Show.

The episode also includes talk about upcoming comedians visiting St. Louis for the Flyover Comedy Festival, including Yakov Smirnoff and the Sklar Brothers, plus discussion of Impractical Jokers star James "Murr" Murray and his upcoming appearance at Helium Comedy Club.

Because apparently the only thing the crew enjoys more than humiliating themselves is inviting professional comedians to witness it.

From Rafe's upcoming blind taste test punishment and King Scott's Battlehawks mascot finale to Cam Janssen's disastrous guessing-game partnerships, this episode delivers classic Rizz Show comedy talk, ridiculous answers, listener giveaways, and plenty of St. Louis humor.

It's a funny podcast full of game-show disasters, sports punishment chaos, music references, frozen pizza callbacks, and the kind of sarcastic humor that makes you wonder why anybody keeps trusting these people with prizes.

Hit play, test your own answers against the crew, and see whether you could've done better.

Spoiler: You probably could.

And if you ever get paired with King Scott for a trivia contest, make sure he's not wearing a giant bird head.

Because when a man answers The Hill instead of The Pitt, you know you're in for a long morning.

Another unforgettable disaster on your favorite funny podcast, The Rizzuto Show.

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What happens when a former NHL enforcer explains the dirty secrets of hockey fighting, Boston residents revolt against an insurance mascot, and video game fans admit they'd sacrifice almost anything for GTA 6? Apparently, another perfectly normal morning on The Rizzuto Show.

Former St. Louis Blues enforcer Cam "Jacuzzi" Janssen joins Rizz, Moon Valjean, Rafe Williams, and King Scott for a morning packed with hockey war stories, ridiculous protests, gaming obsession, celebrity gossip, and the kind of conversations that should probably come with a warning label.

And this time, the guy who used to punch professional hockey players for a living might actually be the most reasonable person in the room.

Cam Janssen reveals what really happened behind the scenes of NHL hockey fights.

Cam explains how he went from starting competitive hockey at age 11 in Eureka, Missouri, to playing in an NHL preseason game just seven years later. That's an impressive career trajectory for a kid whose early tournament strategy apparently involved driving 12 hours, checking somebody into the boards, getting ejected, and making his mother drive straight back home.

Nothing says family bonding like a three-day hockey tournament that lasts one shift.

The former Blues tough guy also talks about moving to Windsor, Ontario, as a teenager, living with a strict billet family, going to school in a new country, and fighting older players who already had beards, missing teeth, and absolutely no interest in being nice to the new kid.

Then things get even more interesting.

Cam explains how NHL enforcers tried to gain an advantage before a fight, including stretching the necks of their jerseys so opponents couldn't get a good grip. He remembers other players using sticky substances to make fights even more miserable.

Apparently, professional hockey fighting involves more preparation than most people put into their taxes.

The conversation also gets serious as Cam discusses head injuries, the physical demands of professional hockey, and the dangerous culture surrounding painkillers and recovery during his playing days.

He shares his own difficult experiences with pain medication, which somehow leads to an extremely detailed conversation about constipation.

Because this is a funny podcast, and no meaningful discussion of professional sports medicine is complete until Rafe starts talking about his bathroom problems after gallbladder surgery.

Next, Rizz discovers that the crew might need to repeat music history class.

A viral video asking younger employees when Corey Hart wore his sunglasses inspires Rizz to quiz the entire room on classic song lyrics.

The problem?

Rafe apparently spent most of his life believing Corey Hart's "Sunglasses at Night" was performed by Sting.

That's not a small mistake. That's an entire musical identity crisis.

The guys face questions about Sir Mix-a-Lot, TLC, the Backstreet Boys, Meat Loaf, Montell Jordan, Young MC, the B-52s, Tom Petty, the Eagles, House of Pain, Chumbawamba, System of a Down, the Verve, Pearl Jam, and the Smashing Pumpkins.

Moon starts looking suspiciously competent. Cam proves he knows his music. King Scott struggles with some lyrics. And Rafe discovers that several songs he thought he understood have been living completely different lives in his head.

It's part music trivia, part generational humiliation, and part reminder that nobody should ever let Rizz administer a standardized test.

Then Boston decides it's time for another revolution. Against Liberty Biberty.

Yes, the insurance commercial guy.

The crew reacts to a reported protest outside Liberty Mutual's headquarters, where demonstrators demanded an end to the seemingly endless advertising campaigns.

The event's young organizer compared the protest to the Boston Tea Party.

Which is a pretty dramatic escalation for people who are tired of hearing about car insurance.

One counterprotester reportedly arrived dressed as the mascot to defend the commercials.

Naturally, the Rizz Show has questions.

Is the campaign genuinely that annoying? Is Liberty Mutual secretly getting free publicity from the whole thing? Does anyone even know which Liberty character they're supposed to hate?

Between LiMu Emu, Doug, Liberty Biberty, and the endless parade of commercials during sporting events, the crew starts wondering whether the company has too many mascots or simply understands marketing better than the rest of us.

Either way, Boston has apparently found a new hill to die on.

And it's sponsored by insurance.

Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto 6 threatens to destroy workplace productivity, relationships, and possibly pet ownership.

The gang dives into a survey about how far gamers would go to play GTA 6 early.

According to the figures discussed on the show, 21% of surveyed gamers said they'd give up sex for a month to get the game one week early. Among people planning to preorder, that number jumped to 32%.

But the most alarming statistic?

Seven percent reportedly said they'd give up their pets for early access.

Their actual pets.

For a video game.

Rafe points out that maybe those people shouldn't have pets in the first place.

King Scott, meanwhile, is already thinking about the premium version of the game, upgrading his television, and disappearing into a digital world where nobody can ask him to do chores.

The guys debate whether GTA 6 could trigger a massive drop in workplace productivity, whether students will skip school to play, and how gaming can completely swallow an entire day.

Moon also questions whether Scott's new responsibilities as a father are going to interfere with his ambitious gaming plans.

Scott seems confident he can make it work.

His wife may have a slightly different opinion.

The crew even imagines what would happen if Cam Janssen and King Scott teamed up for an online Grand Theft Auto adventure.

Honestly, the virtual police department deserves advance notice.

And because the entertainment industry refuses to take a day off, it's time for Crap on Celebrities.

Moon brings a stack of celebrity and pop culture stories, including reported relationship trouble involving Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff, plus breakup rumors surrounding Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson.

The crew also reacts to Arnold Schwarzenegger playing Santa Claus in a Christmas movie and debates Hollywood's growing collection of action-hero Santas.

Because apparently if you've ever starred in an action movie, you're legally required to put on a red suit and save Christmas at least once.

The conversation turns more serious with discussion of a tragic Florida plane crash and false online rumors that Lenny Kravitz had been aboard. The crew talks about the dangers of internet speculation, aviation safety, and how quickly unverified stories spread.

They also discuss a new television special revisiting the unsolved JonBenét Ramsey case, Britney Spears' latest public family disputes, and the strange world of celebrity headlines that somehow gets more complicated every week.

Then Moon tests the guys on famous movie roles that nearly went to completely different actors.

Imagine Rocky without Sylvester Stallone.

Grease without John Travolta.

The Silence of the Lambs without Jodie Foster.

Or American Psycho with Leonardo DiCaprio instead of Christian Bale.

The crew explores Hollywood's alternate casting history, including actors who passed on roles that eventually became iconic.

It's the kind of pop culture commentary that makes you realize some of your favorite movies were only one bad casting decision away from becoming completely different films.

And just when you think the morning has finally settled down, the gang prepares to play Just the Two of Us, with Cam Janssen joining the listener game for a chance to win concert tickets.

Because nothing says professional radio production like asking a former NHL fighter to match answers with somebody who may or may not know who sang "Sunglasses at Night."

From St. Louis Blues hockey stories and behind-the-scenes NHL fights to Liberty Biberty protests, GTA 6 gaming obsession, classic rock trivia, Hollywood gossip, and bizarre news, this episode has everything you want from a funny podcast.

It's daily comedy, sarcastic humor, St. Louis entertainment, and a collection of grown adults discovering new ways to embarrass themselves before breakfast.

So hit play, leave your pets out of your video game negotiations, and remember that if you're going to challenge Cam Janssen to a fight, you should probably check whether he's already stretched out his jersey.

And if somebody in Boston starts another revolution against an insurance commercial?

Maybe just change the channel.

Welcome to another completely unnecessary adventure on your favorite funny podcast, The Rizzuto Show.

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King Scott finally reaches the end of his mascot punishment, St. Louis Blues fans are furious about a hockey jersey, and the Rizz Show crew is seriously considering firing turkey from Thanksgiving dinner. Somehow, that's only the beginning of today's nonsense.

It's another Tuesday on The Rizzuto Show, and Rizz, Moon Valjean, Rafe Williams, King Scott, and special guest Cam "Jacuzzi" Janssen are back for a St. Louis morning show that proves grown men can argue about absolutely anything.

Especially hockey uniforms, holiday food, and which coworker deserves to suffer next.

First up: King Scott's mascot punishment finally comes to an end.

After spending days dressed as everything from a questionable pig and giant toasted ravioli to lettuce, avocado, pizza, and an overheated chicken, Scott gets to finish his NFL Pick'em punishment in style.

Well, sort of.

For the grand finale, he's wearing Archie B. Hawk, the official mascot of the St. Louis Battlehawks.

And unlike the other costumes, this one comes with an actual rulebook.

The Battlehawks have some very reasonable requests: protect the mascot's image, don't make inappropriate jokes while wearing the suit, and don't do anything that would embarrass the organization.

Unfortunately, they have entrusted this responsibility to King Scott and the Rizz Show.

Excellent decision, everybody.

The costume takes serious effort to put on, comes with a giant bird head, and apparently smells like an old hockey bag. But Scott finally gets to trade his previous roles as various edible animals and vegetables for something with wings.

Meanwhile, Rafe's NFL Pick'em loss means it's his turn to face the dreaded Wheel of Punishments. And with a face-tattoo-themed punishment being discussed, Rafe is suddenly very interested in how many ways a wheel can be rigged.

That's the kind of supportive workplace environment you get on this funny podcast.

Then Cam Janssen joins the crew for a full-blown St. Louis Blues jersey controversy.

The NHL has unveiled its new Hometown Remix uniforms, and Blues fans have opinions.

Lots of them.

The new St. Louis Blues jersey features black and silver, a redesigned look, and details inspired by the city. Some fans love it. Others think it looks like a youth hockey jersey.

Moon wants the iconic Blue Note front and center. Rizz doesn't understand why everybody is so upset about a uniform the team will only wear for a limited number of games. Cam likes parts of the design, but the conversation quickly turns into a tour of questionable NHL fashion decisions.

The crew compares jerseys from across the league, including the Florida Panthers' Miami Vice-style colors, Chicago's green look, and designs from Calgary, Colorado, Columbus, Detroit, and New Jersey.

Rafe suggests the Blues should've leaned harder into St. Louis identity with a pothole-themed jersey.

Honestly, that's a pretty recognizable local landmark.

Cam also tells the crew about giving away signed hockey jerseys and memorabilia over the years, only to realize later that he might've been a little too generous.

Turns out being a nice guy is great until you remember you gave somebody a really cool jersey that you now desperately want back.

Next, the crew declares war on the holiday calendar.

Christmas music is already blasting through stores, Rafe is just trying to buy hair conditioner, and Rizz is furious that fall apparently lasts about 11 minutes before Mariah Carey takes over the speakers.

The guys debate when Christmas decorations should go up, how many Christmas trees are too many, and which holiday they'd eliminate if they had the power.

Valentine's Day is an early target.

St. Patrick's Day catches some heat.

Rafe even considers benching Easter, which immediately creates a secondary argument about Cadbury Creme Eggs.

Because apparently the real meaning of the holidays is yelling at your friends about candy.

And then comes the question that could destroy Thanksgiving as we know it.

Is Thanksgiving turkey a scam?

Think about it.

You spend hours cooking an enormous bird. You worry about drying it out. You spend half the meal explaining why it isn't dry. Then everybody buries it under gravy, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.

At what point do we admit the side dishes are doing all the work?

Rizz floats the idea of an all-sides Thanksgiving dinner. Cam defends a properly cooked turkey but admits it's easy to mess up. Moon prefers letting the professionals handle the bird. Rafe is more than willing to replace the entire centerpiece with brisket.

Ham gets nominated.

Chicken makes a strong case.

Turkey is suddenly fighting for its life on the one day of the year it's supposed to be the star.

The crew also debates deep-frying a turkey, the risks of cooking one improperly, and whether anyone would actually miss the bird if the mashed potatoes, stuffing, rolls, and gravy were still there.

If you've ever watched somebody spend 12 hours preparing Thanksgiving dinner only to apologize for the meat being dry, this conversation is for you.

And because one food argument isn't enough, it's National Sandwich Day.

The gang celebrates St. Louis sandwich culture with a rundown of local favorites, including Blues City Deli, Gioia's Deli, LeGrand's, The Gramophone, Union Loafers, Vivola Express, and more.

Moon talks about sending out-of-town visitors to local favorites. Rizz complains about the sandwich options in West County. And the guys discover Semper Fi Sammy's, a veteran-owned sandwich shop with military-inspired menu names that give Rafe approximately 400 opportunities to make jokes.

A listener also calls in from Peppers Deli and BBQ, sharing the story behind the family's longtime sandwich business and its house-smoked meats.

It's a rare moment when the Rizz Show manages to discuss local businesses, support St. Louis restaurants, and make everybody in the studio hungry at the same time.

Naturally, the conversation still finds a way to go completely off the rails.

The episode also includes discussions about holiday shopping, bookstores, physical media making a comeback, and the kind of bizarre news stories that make you question how anybody gets through life without accidentally becoming a headline.

Including a discussion of a man who set out on an extraordinary journey around the world on foot, navigating borders, travel restrictions, and even a major sea crossing.

Rafe, of course, immediately imagines the entire adventure starting because somebody got into an argument at home and decided to take the world's longest spite walk.

From King Scott's Battlehawks mascot finale and the St. Louis Blues jersey backlash to the Thanksgiving turkey debate, Christmas music complaints, and St. Louis sandwich rankings, this episode delivers everything you expect from a funny podcast: daily humor, weird news, sports arguments, food debates, and a room full of people who refuse to let a perfectly normal conversation stay normal.

It's classic Rizz Show comedy talk from 105.7 The Point in St. Louis, with Rizz, Moon, Rafe, King Scott, and Cam Janssen turning a Tuesday morning into an extended argument about birds.

Some are mascots.

Some are dinner.

None are safe.

So hit play, grab your favorite sandwich, defend your Thanksgiving side dishes, and remember: if you're going to complain about the Blues' new jersey, at least wait until they win a few games wearing it.

And congratulations to King Scott on surviving mascot week.

We're sure his dignity will recover eventually.

Probably.

That's another day of chaos on your favorite funny podcast, The Rizzuto Show.

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King Scott is trapped inside a giant chicken, Mariah Carey has a secret rock-star past, Michael Jordan might have a new head of hair, and Martha Stewart has managed to make Halloween costumes controversial. Just another Monday on The Rizzuto Show, where apparently nobody can be trusted with a costume, a microphone, or a holiday.

Halloween is officially over, November has arrived, and the Rizz Show crew is still recovering from a weekend of candy, costumes, crowded parties, and grown adults taking Halloween way too seriously.

Rizz, Moon Valjean, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are back with another round of St. Louis morning-show chaos. And if you thought things would calm down after Halloween, we'd like to remind you that King Scott is currently dressed as a chicken.

King Scott's NFL Pick'em punishment continues, and today's costume comes courtesy of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken.

The giant chicken suit has everything you could want in a mascot outfit: an enormous head, ridiculous gloves, a surprisingly complicated assembly process, and absolutely no consideration for the poor guy who has to sit inside it for hours.

Scott quickly discovers that being a professional mascot is no joke. The costume is hot, the head is heavy, his neck is suffering, and editing a podcast while wearing oversized chicken gloves turns out to be a terrible idea.

Who could've predicted that?

The crew also previews the final day of mascot punishment, when Scott is scheduled to climb into a St. Louis Battlehawks costume that reportedly takes around 15 minutes just to put on.

After the stinky pig, giant toasted ravioli, salad ingredients, and now an overheated chicken, Scott has officially become the most aggressively sponsored man in St. Louis.

Meanwhile, the latest NFL Pick'em challenge comes down to Rafe and Moon, with their punishment hopes riding on opposite sides of Monday Night Football. Rizz is thrilled about one thing: he's safe.

That's the kind of teamwork you can expect from this funny podcast. Everybody for themselves, especially when there's a mascot head involved.

Then comes the great Halloween argument: Is trunk-or-treat ruining trick-or-treating?

Rizz is still taking heat from listeners over his belief that parking-lot candy events are slowly stealing the magic from traditional Halloween.

He remembers the glory days of grabbing a pillowcase, meeting up with friends, and spending hours walking through neighborhoods in search of the houses giving away the good stuff.

Moon sees things differently. Why can't trunk-or-treat just be another Halloween activity? Younger kids get to wear their costumes, families get more candy, and parents get an organized event.

Sounds harmless.

Except Moon also reports a surprisingly light trick-or-treat turnout at his house, despite having full-size candy bars, Reese's, elaborate decorations, movies projected onto the garage, and enough chili to feed a small neighborhood.

Rizz sees evidence of a Halloween crisis.

Moon sees a fun family tradition that's changing with the times.

Rafe sees an opportunity to make fun of everybody.

Naturally, nobody solves anything.

The conversation also takes a nostalgic detour into the absolutely terrible store-bought Halloween costumes of the 1980s: flimsy plastic masks, rubber bands that broke immediately, and outfits that were essentially garbage bags with a character printed on them.

Rizz remembers his Yoda mask being a legitimate mouth injury waiting to happen.

Modern kids might have expensive costumes, but at least their parents aren't sending them outside wearing sharp plastic held together by one staple.

And then there's the Ballpark Village Halloween party.

Rizz, Rafe, and King Scott recap a packed night in downtown St. Louis, where the crowd went all out with costumes and the Rizz Show showed up dressed as characters from The Lost Boys.

Rizz took on Kiefer Sutherland's David, Scott joined the vampire-hunting crew, and Rafe committed to the legendary saxophone player look.

Rafe's costume was so convincing that some people apparently thought he was part of the entertainment.

The saxophone didn't even work.

Perfect.

The costume contest featured some genuinely impressive creations, including a towering Alien Xenomorph, a Ghostbusters Terror Dog, and other elaborate outfits that clearly required more preparation than the rest of us put into filing our taxes.

Unfortunately, the night also included a very unhappy attendee who didn't appreciate the contest selections.

Rizz explains that Ballpark Village staff selected the finalists, while the Rizz Show simply hosted the event. According to Rizz, the situation became especially unpleasant when the upset attendee shoved his wife while she was taking pictures near the stage.

The crew has a simple message: It's a Halloween costume contest. Nobody needs to turn it into an international incident.

They also share the story of a friend dressed as a referee who started issuing pretend penalties to partygoers—and somehow convinced some people he had the authority to kick them out.

Apparently all you need to control a crowd is a whistle, a red card, and the confidence of somebody who's never been told no.

But Halloween isn't finished causing problems, because the celebrity costume department is somehow even worse.

In Crap on Celebrities, the gang reacts to Heidi Klum's outrageous Halloween costume, a giant severed hand modeled from a scan of her actual hand.

Because apparently a witch hat and some fake blood just aren't enough when you're Heidi Klum.

Then there's Martha Stewart, whose Halloween costume as a person experiencing homelessness sparked backlash online.

The crew discusses the image, her explanation that she intended to raise awareness of homelessness, and the uncomfortable optics of an extremely wealthy celebrity holding a cardboard sign asking for help.

It's a conversation about intention, perception, and the fact that some Halloween ideas probably deserve one more review before hitting Instagram.

The gang also discusses Macaulay Culkin's controversial costume, inspired by a historical image of a shell-shocked soldier, and the online reaction to his makeup.

Turns out celebrity Halloween is less about collecting candy and more about collecting angry comments.

Then Mariah Carey arrives to officially end Halloween and start Christmas.

The Queen of Christmas has released her annual holiday announcement, but this year's video comes with a surprise: a nod to the alternative rock music she secretly recorded in the 1990s with the band Chick.

Yes, Mariah Carey made alternative rock music.

The crew listens to a little of that unexpected musical detour before the video switches into full Christmas mode.

Rizz is not ready.

King Scott, naturally, believes November 1 is a perfectly acceptable time to start celebrating Christmas.

The discussion becomes another argument about holiday decorations, Christmas music arriving too early, and whether the phrase "Christmas creep" sounds like a seasonal trend or somebody who shouldn't be allowed near the mall Santa.

Somewhere, a department store has already put up a tree, and Rizz is personally offended.

And just when the entertainment news couldn't get stranger, Michael Jordan apparently has hair.

The crew reacts to photos circulating online that appear to show the basketball legend sporting a much fuller head of hair while spending time in Europe.

Moon thinks the look is great, although he questions whether the images are legitimate.

Rizz can't accept it. Michael Jordan is supposed to be bald. That's simply how the universe works.

Rafe immediately starts imagining Jordan getting a hair transplant just to beat LeBron James at one more thing.

The discussion also revisits Jordan's infamous toothbrush-style mustache from a past Hanes commercial.

Because when you're a billionaire sports legend, apparently your facial hair is still public property.

This is exactly the kind of ridiculous celebrity gossip and pop culture commentary that keeps a funny podcast moving from one bizarre topic to the next.

The crew also looks ahead to November's entertainment calendar, discusses upcoming movies and streaming shows, and celebrates National Deviled Egg Day—an occasion Rafe takes far more seriously than any normal person should.

According to Rafe, he's eaten enough deviled eggs to develop an immunity to their digestive consequences.

Science has not been consulted.

The episode also brings some genuinely good news from the St. Louis community.

The Rizz Show thanks listeners and sponsors who supported its Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital fundraising efforts, announcing that the campaign had already raised more than $20,000, with the final total still being calculated and a bonus week of sponsorships ahead.

It's a reminder that underneath the mascot abuse, celebrity roasting, and constant arguments about Halloween, the Rizz Show weirdos can actually accomplish something pretty great.

Please don't tell them we said that.

Of course, the weird news doesn't stop there.

The crew discusses a reported private ambulance incident in Cleveland in which a driver allegedly got lost while transporting a patient experiencing chest pains, abandoned the ambulance, and took an Uber home. According to the account discussed on the show, another EMS crew eventually got the patient to the hospital.

There's also the troubled story of a long-term cruise venture that promised life at sea but reportedly left passengers dealing with an abruptly disrupted voyage.

And Rizz shares his excitement over watching the clocks roll backward during the daylight saving time change after a late Halloween night downtown.

For a man approaching 50, an extra hour of sleep might genuinely be the greatest Halloween gift imaginable.

From King Scott's Lee's Chicken costume and the trunk-or-treat debate to Mariah Carey's secret '90s rock band, Michael Jordan's mysterious hair, Martha Stewart's Halloween backlash, and the Ballpark Village costume contest drama, this episode is packed with daily humor, funny stories, entertainment gossip, weird news, and classic Rizz Show sarcasm.

It's the perfect funny podcast for anybody who likes their St. Louis morning entertainment with a side of celebrity chaos, nostalgic arguments, questionable costumes, and coworkers who are way too comfortable making fun of each other.

Hit play, leave the costume judging to the actual judges, don't trust somebody just because they're holding a clipboard, and remember: Halloween may be over, but the embarrassment is apparently year-round.

And somebody please get King Scott out of that chicken suit before Lee's starts charging extra for him being well done.

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King Scott is sweating inside a giant chicken, Rizz is fighting for the future of Halloween, and somebody at a costume contest apparently forgot that dressing up is supposed to be fun. Welcome back to The Rizzuto Show, where the costumes are ridiculous and the adults are somehow worse.

It's Monday morning in St. Louis, and Rizz, Moon Valjean, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are recovering from a Halloween weekend that included elaborate costumes, questionable behavior, an extremely crowded Ballpark Village, and enough leftover candy to keep a dentist employed through Christmas.

But before anybody can talk about their weekend, there's an important piece of unfinished business: King Scott's NFL Pick'em mascot punishment.

Today's assignment? The giant Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken costume.

The crew watches Scott climb into the chicken body, wrestle with the enormous head, figure out where he's supposed to look, and attempt to operate as a functioning radio producer while dressed like the world's most uncomfortable poultry advertisement.

The suit is hot. The head is heavy. The gloves are practically useless for editing audio. And Scott is discovering that mascot work requires a level of physical endurance nobody bothered to mention when he lost his football picks.

Tomorrow brings the grand finale with a St. Louis Battlehawks mascot costume, which apparently takes around 15 minutes just to put on.

At this point, King Scott isn't serving a punishment. He's completing a very strange internship.

It's the kind of workplace nonsense that makes this funny podcast feel less like a professional morning show and more like a group of people who should probably have adult supervision.

Then it's time for the Halloween argument that refuses to die: Is trunk-or-treat ruining trick-or-treating?

Rizz has been catching heat from listeners for suggesting that trunk-or-treat events are stealing some of the magic from traditional Halloween.

Remember when kids grabbed a pillowcase, met up with their friends, and spent hours roaming neighborhoods in search of full-size candy bars? Rizz remembers. He would also like everyone to know that things were better then.

Moon isn't convinced.

He argues that trunk-or-treat can simply be another fun activity, especially for younger kids and families who don't live in neighborhoods with lots of houses. And he has a point: more chances to wear a costume and collect candy aren't exactly a childhood tragedy.

But after Moon reports a lighter-than-expected trick-or-treat turnout at his own house, Rizz sees an opportunity to reopen the case.

Are parking-lot candy events replacing the neighborhood adventure? Are parents just getting their money's worth out of expensive costumes? Or is Rizz becoming the guy who complains about how Halloween used to be better while telling kids to stay off his lawn?

All valid questions. Some more flattering than others.

That debate turns into a trip down memory lane about the truly terrible Halloween costumes of the 1980s.

We're talking plastic masks with sharp mouth openings, rubber bands that snapped after three houses, and character costumes that were essentially garbage bags with a logo on them.

Rizz remembers dressing as Yoda and practically cutting his tongue on the mask. Rafe remembers his mom making his little brother a Glow Worm costume that, in retrospect, looked like something considerably less family-friendly.

Ah, childhood nostalgia. Somehow both magical and made of the cheapest plastic available.

Meanwhile, Halloween night itself was an adventure.

Moon went all out with candy, decorations, movies projected on the garage, and two different kinds of chili. He also narrowly avoided hosting a high-school party that was canceled at the last minute, sparing him from becoming the next neighborhood villain.

King Scott took his little cowgirl trick-or-treating with her cousins, including a stop at an elaborate Beetlejuice-inspired house where kids had to take a number before receiving candy.

And Rizz? He was perfectly content leaving the candy distribution to his in-laws while he headed downtown.

Because the Ballpark Village Halloween party was absolutely packed.

Rizz and Rafe recap a night filled with wild costumes, DJs, huge crowds, and a dance floor that really took off once the giant screens switched from football to Halloween visuals.

The costume contest featured some seriously impressive work, including a towering Alien Xenomorph on stilts that reportedly took six weeks to build, a Ghostbusters Terror Dog, a terrifying Tooth Fairy, and an entire SpongeBob SquarePants crew.

The Rizz Show also showed up in its group costume inspired by The Lost Boys. Rizz went as Kiefer Sutherland's character, King Scott dressed as a Corey Feldman character, Rizz's wife played Star, and Rafe committed to the legendary saxophone player.

Rafe's costume was so convincing that some people thought he was actually part of the night's musical entertainment.

The saxophone didn't even work.

Which, frankly, makes it an even more accurate representation of this show's musical abilities.

Unfortunately, not everyone at the party understood the phrase "costume contest."

The crew discusses an angry attendee who was upset about the contest selections. Rizz makes it clear that the Ballpark Village staff—not The Rizzuto Show—chose the finalists.

According to Rizz, the situation got particularly ugly when the person shoved his wife while she was taking photos near the stage.

Rafe has some thoughts about people who show up in a basic store-bought costume and expect to beat competitors who spent weeks building elaborate creations.

The lesson? It's Halloween. Have fun. Enjoy the costumes. And maybe don't turn a party into a personal grievance hearing.

Speaking of costumes, Rizz discovers that dressing like an authority figure can apparently make people obey you.

His friend Jeremy attended the party dressed as a referee, complete with whistle and red card. He started handing out pretend penalties, and some people actually got up and left because they thought they'd been kicked out.

That launches an entire discussion about outfits that make ordinary people look strangely official.

A construction worker with a clipboard. A backstage technician with a headset. A valet holding a bunch of keys. A pilot with the right shirt and sunglasses.

Apparently the human brain sees a reflective vest and immediately decides that person must know what they're doing.

Rafe even recalls seeing someone dressed as a construction worker wander backstage at the costume party.

No special credentials. Just an outfit and enough confidence to act like he belonged.

The crew also revisits a local story about a Rivian whose keys were reportedly handed over to someone who wasn't supposed to have them, proving that our willingness to trust somebody who looks official can have consequences well beyond a Halloween prank.

Then comes the greatest Halloween miracle of all: Rizz watches daylight saving time happen in real time.

After leaving Ballpark Village around 1:45 a.m., Rizz gets back to his hotel room, looks at his phone, and watches the clock jump backward from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.

An extra hour of sleep.

A grown man experiencing genuine joy over a clock.

Naturally, this leads to a discussion about proposals to end the twice-yearly time change, whether permanent daylight saving time or standard time makes more sense, and the possibility—raised during the show's discussion—of another clock change if lawmakers were to act.

Moon and Rafe, meanwhile, are still recovering from a weekend of parties, late nights, and the realization that Halloween hits differently once you're in your forties.

The episode also takes a serious turn with a disturbing plane-crash report.

The crew discusses footage and reported air-traffic audio from a private jet crash in Palm Beach County, along with the upsetting circumstances described in the news coverage they were reviewing.

They also react to conspiracy theories circulating online about the crash, while distinguishing those claims from the aircraft information and footage being discussed.

It's a sobering reminder that not every viral video is something to turn into entertainment—and that internet speculation can get out of hand very quickly.

Then the weird-news department gets back to work.

The gang talks about a reportedly troubled long-term cruise venture that left passengers dealing with an abruptly disrupted dream of living at sea. What sounds like an endless vacation becomes considerably less appealing when the money starts running out and the food reportedly gets worse.

And in another story discussed on the show, a private ambulance driver in Cleveland allegedly became so frustrated after getting lost that he abandoned a patient experiencing chest pains in the vehicle and took an Uber home.

Which is an absolutely spectacular way to misunderstand the job description.

Somewhere in the middle of all this, a surprise belated birthday gift for Rafe arrives at the radio station, but the reveal is complicated by one tiny problem: the guy who's supposed to help coordinate it is wearing an enormous chicken head.

You really couldn't script this workplace any better.

From King Scott's Lee's Chicken mascot misery and the great trunk-or-treat debate to The Lost Boys costumes, a Ballpark Village contest meltdown, Halloween nostalgia, daylight saving time confusion, and the strangest news of the weekend, this funny podcast delivers another round of St. Louis morning-show chaos.

It's a mix of daily humor, weird news, ridiculous personal stories, pop culture commentary, and sarcastic observations from people who have somehow turned making fun of each other into a career.

So if you're looking for a funny podcast that understands the importance of full-size candy bars, appreciates a six-week homemade Xenomorph costume, and recognizes the comedy potential of a producer trapped inside a chicken, you've come to the right place.

Hit play, keep your hands to yourself at costume contests, and remember: just because somebody has a clipboard doesn't mean they're in charge.

And somebody get King Scott a fan.

Preferably before he's fully cooked.

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Mariah Carey secretly made '90s alternative rock, Michael Jordan might have bought himself a brand-new head of hair, and Martha Stewart somehow turned Halloween into a public-relations nightmare. Welcome to November, where the decorations change overnight but the bad decisions remain year-round.

It's another Monday on The Rizzuto Show, and Rizz, Moon Valjean, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are diving headfirst into celebrity gossip, bizarre Halloween costumes, music industry surprises, and the important question nobody was asking: What happens when Michael Jordan decides being a billionaire isn't enough and he needs hair, too?

Meanwhile, King Scott is still trapped inside a giant Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken mascot costume thanks to his NFL Pick'em punishment. The head is heavy, the ventilation is questionable, and after an hour, his neck feels like it's being compressed by a very angry bucket of fried chicken.

It's everything you want from a funny podcast: weird news, sarcastic humor, pop culture commentary, and a grown man slowly discovering why professional mascots deserve hazard pay.

First up: Mariah Carey has officially defrosted for Christmas. But this year, she's bringing a secret rock-and-roll past with her.

The Queen of Christmas has returned with her annual announcement that the holiday season has begun, and this time her video opens with something completely unexpected: a song from her little-known 1990s alternative-rock project, Chick.

Yes, THAT Mariah Carey.

Before the Christmas magic takes over, the crew gets a taste of the alternative-rock music she recorded decades ago. It's a side of Mariah that most fans probably never expected, and naturally, the band name creates an entirely different problem for Rafe.

Because apparently you can't mention a '90s rock band on this show without somebody making it weird.

The conversation quickly turns into the annual Christmas creep debate. King Scott is ready to put up the decorations on November 1st. Rizz loves Christmas but thinks everybody needs to calm down and let Thanksgiving exist for approximately five minutes.

Moon is fine with the early celebration, Rafe is busy questioning the phrase "Christmas creep," and nobody can agree on when the holiday season should officially begin.

Next: Michael Jordan has hair. Maybe. And Rizz doesn't know how to process it.

Photos circulating online appear to show Michael Jordan sporting a full head of hair while spending time in Europe.

The crew isn't even sure the pictures are legitimate, but that doesn't stop them from launching a full investigation into the possible return of His Airness's hairline.

Is it a transplant? A hairpiece? An unusually convincing photograph? Did Jordan travel to Turkey for a little cosmetic maintenance?

Moon thinks the look is fantastic. Rizz admits it doesn't look bad, but he's emotionally attached to the bald Michael Jordan he's known for decades.

Rafe has a better theory: Jordan is so competitive that he might have gotten hair just to beat LeBron James at one more thing.

The gang also revisits Jordan's famously questionable facial-hair choices, including that unforgettable 2010 Hanes commercial featuring a toothbrush mustache.

Some legends retire their jerseys. Apparently others retire their razors and reconsider the entire arrangement.

Then comes the celebrity Halloween costume controversy nobody needed: Martha Stewart dressed as a homeless person.

The lifestyle mogul reportedly posted photos of herself in disheveled clothing, holding a cardboard sign asking for help, and faced backlash over the costume.

Martha later explained that she intended to raise awareness about homelessness, but the crew has a few questions about whether dressing up as someone experiencing poverty is the best way for an extremely wealthy celebrity to make that point.

Rafe delivers a particularly brutal costume review, Rizz questions the decision-making process, and Moon explains the public reaction.

The conversation also covers Macaulay Culkin's controversial Halloween makeup, which some viewers reportedly mistook for a very different movie reference than the World War II image he was recreating.

On the opposite end of the Halloween spectrum, Heidi Klum continues her annual tradition of making everybody else's costume look like something purchased at a gas station.

Her latest elaborate look? A gigantic severed hand based on a scan of her actual hand.

Because apparently dressing as a vampire or a ghost is simply too pedestrian when you're Heidi Klum.

And the celebrity chaos doesn't stop there.

The gang discusses Jack Nicholson's quiet retirement from acting and the rare updates about how he's spending his time away from Hollywood. This somehow turns into a debate about his final movie, the various famous Brookses, and whether anybody can keep James L. Brooks, Albert Brooks, and Mel Brooks straight.

They also react to a report about Selma Blair's alleged airplane incident and subsequent public apology, including the legal allegations discussed in the entertainment report. The crew has very little patience for people who allegedly mistreat flight attendants, regardless of how famous they are.

Then there's filmmaker Michael Mann, whose reported accidental injury during target practice sends the show down a rabbit hole about Heat, one of the most iconic movie shootouts ever filmed.

Rizz and Rafe revisit the film's incredible action sequences, Val Kilmer's weapon-handling performance, the legendary Al Pacino and Robert De Niro diner scene, and the planned Heat 2.

If you've ever wanted to hear a serious conversation about cinematic gunfights immediately interrupted by somebody making a ridiculous joke, congratulations. You've found your people.

Meanwhile, Bill Murray is heading to Ireland to play golf, and the crew has mixed feelings.

A discussion of Murray's upcoming golf docuseries leads to stories about his unpredictable public persona, his dislike of selfies, and past allegations surrounding his behavior on film sets.

The question becomes whether Bill Murray's famous spontaneous antics are charming, exhausting, or entirely dependent on which side of the interaction you're standing on.

And in music news, James Hetfield apparently wanted Turnstile to tour with Metallica. Turnstile had other plans.

According to the conversation, Metallica expressed interest in bringing the band on tour, but Turnstile preferred to keep doing its own thing.

Instead of taking offense, Hetfield reportedly respected the decision.

The crew talks about how unusual it is to turn down an opportunity involving one of the biggest metal bands on the planet—and why being successful enough to say no might be the ultimate rock-star move.

Plus, the show celebrates St. Louis rapper Nelly's birthday, remembers the careers of other celebrity birthday honorees, and discovers the surprisingly unusual family connection between legendary ring announcers Michael and Bruce Buffer.

Two half-brothers, both in the business of announcing fights, who didn't meet until adulthood?

Even Rafe couldn't write a more suspiciously convenient origin story.

And somewhere in the middle of all this, the crew celebrates raising more than $20,000 for Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, with a bonus week of the show's Hats of the Week fundraiser still underway. A genuinely great moment buried beneath approximately forty minutes of nonsense.

From Mariah Carey's secret music career and Michael Jordan's mysterious hair to celebrity Halloween disasters, Hollywood gossip, Metallica tour stories, and the ongoing suffering of King Scott, this funny podcast has a little something for everybody.

Especially people who enjoy watching successful adults make decisions that require a lengthy public explanation afterward.

That's the magic of The Rizzuto Show: a St. Louis comedy talk show where the celebrity news is bizarre, the opinions are unnecessarily passionate, and the producer is dressed like an entrée.

If you're looking for a funny podcast packed with daily humor, entertainment gossip, weird news, music stories, and the occasional emotional crisis over a basketball legend's hairstyle, you're in exactly the right place.

Hit play. November is already off the rails.

And somebody please get King Scott out of that chicken costume before he becomes a combo meal.

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A Halloween costume contest ends with somebody getting thrown out, Rizz is convinced trunk-or-treat is stealing childhood, and King Scott is slowly roasting inside a giant chicken costume. It's Monday on The Rizzuto Show, and apparently Halloween wasn't finished embarrassing people.

Halloween weekend is officially in the rearview mirror, but the chaos has followed everybody straight back into the studio. Rizz, Moon Valjean, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are recovering from costumes, candy, questionable decisions, and a sold-out Halloween party at Ballpark Village that somehow managed to produce both incredible costumes and a grown adult behaving like a toddler who didn't get enough Reese's.

And because this is a funny podcast, we're going to discuss every last ridiculous detail.

First up: King Scott has officially become poultry.

Mascot Week continues after Scott's NFL Pick'em punishment, and today's humiliation comes courtesy of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken. The costume has a giant head, oversized gloves, and approximately the same ventilation as a microwave.

Scott can barely see, he's sweating through the feathers, and the crew is already wondering how he's supposed to produce a radio show with chicken hands.

The good news? Only one mascot day remains, with a Battlehawks costume waiting for the grand finale.

The bad news? Scott still has to survive being a chicken.

Meanwhile, the NFL Pick'em competition has finally delivered something resembling a victory. The Rizz Show manages to beat The Fast Lane for the first time this season, Lern and Scott finish at the top of the weekly standings, and the next punishment comes down to Moon and Rafe's opposing picks in Monday Night Football.

Then comes the Halloween debate nobody knew could get this heated: Is trunk-or-treat ruining trick-or-treating?

Rizz thinks traditional Halloween is losing some of its magic. Remember when kids grabbed a pillowcase, hit the neighborhood with their friends, and walked until they couldn't carry another miniature candy bar?

Now some families collect candy in a parking lot from the trunks of decorated SUVs.

Moon argues that trunk-or-treat is just another activity, especially for younger kids and families who don't have walkable neighborhoods. Rizz admits there are benefits, but he's worried about what happens when the parking lot replaces the actual neighborhood adventure.

The conversation becomes a full-blown nostalgia trip through terrible 1980s Halloween costumes, razor-sharp plastic masks, rubber bands that snapped after three houses, and store-bought outfits that were basically decorated garbage bags.

Rizz remembers dressing as Yoda in a costume that looked suspiciously like Hefty sponsored it.

Rafe recalls his mother's homemade Glow Worm costume for his little brother, which looks considerably less innocent when viewed through adult eyes.

And Moon just wants kids to keep trick-or-treating so his neighborhood doesn't turn into a ghost town.

Speaking of Halloween, the Ballpark Village party was an absolute spectacle.

Rizz and Rafe recap the sold-out St. Louis Halloween celebration, complete with massive crowds, incredible music, and costumes that looked like they belonged on a Hollywood movie set.

The winning costume was an enormous Alien xenomorph on stilts that reportedly took six weeks to build. A terrifying Ghostbusters terror dog, an elaborate SpongeBob SquarePants group, and other impressive creations helped make the competition one of the night's highlights.

Unfortunately, one attendee apparently didn't appreciate being left out of the contest.

The crew explains that Ballpark Village staff select the finalists, not The Rizzuto Show. That distinction apparently didn't stop one upset guest from making a scene.

According to Rizz, the individual even shoved his wife while she was taking photos near the stage. The situation escalated, and the person was ultimately removed from the event.

Imagine getting kicked out of a Halloween party because you thought your costume deserved an award.

That's a level of commitment to losing that even King Scott would respect.

But the costume drama doesn't end there.

Rizz's friend Jeremy dressed as a referee and started handing out red cards to unsuspecting partygoers. Some people apparently believed he had actual authority and left when he blew the whistle.

This leads to a fascinatingly stupid discussion about Halloween costumes that make strangers automatically obey you.

Construction workers with clipboards. Sound technicians with headsets. Valet attendants with keys. Airline pilots with serious expressions.

Apparently all you need to control a crowded room is a reflective vest, a clipboard, and the confidence of somebody who has never been questioned in his entire life.

Rafe also discovers that his Lost Boys saxophone-player costume is either a brilliant movie reference or a convincing disguise for an actual musician, depending on how much the person looking at him knows about 1980s vampire movies.

The crew also celebrates the greatest gift of Halloween weekend: an extra hour of sleep.

Rizz describes the magical moment when he watched his phone clock fall backward from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. after the party.

For a man approaching 50, discovering an unexpected extra hour of sleep might be more exciting than the entire Halloween event.

Naturally, the discussion turns into the never-ending debate over daylight saving time, permanent standard time, and whether the government will ever stop making everybody adjust their clocks twice a year.

Moon wants to know why everyone still feels exhausted despite getting an extra hour.

Rafe points out that attending two Halloween parties in your 40s is a very effective way to feel terrible regardless of what time it is.

Elsewhere in this episode, the gang discusses disturbing footage and reports surrounding a private plane crash in Florida, the conspiracy theories that immediately followed, and why serious breaking news seems to attract internet detectives with more confidence than evidence.

The weird news doesn't let up, either. A reported Cleveland ambulance incident leaves the crew stunned after a driver allegedly abandoned a patient experiencing chest pain and took an Uber home.

Because apparently some people have decided that the end of their shift is more important than the entire purpose of their job.

Between the Halloween aftermath, football punishment drama, costume-contest meltdowns, childhood nostalgia, strange news stories, and Rafe's ongoing ability to make every conversation slightly more concerning, this funny podcast delivers another perfectly dysfunctional morning in St. Louis.

It's the kind of daily comedy where one minute you're having a thoughtful discussion about childhood traditions, and the next you're debating whether a guy dressed as a referee can legally eject you from a bar.

And somehow, King Scott is still wearing a chicken head.

If you love sarcastic humor, weird news, funny stories, St. Louis entertainment, and a morning talk show that treats every minor inconvenience like a national emergency, this funny podcast has everything you need.

Hit play, enjoy the Halloween hangover, and remember: just because you dressed like an authority figure doesn't mean you're actually in charge.

Unless you're wearing a referee costume.

Then apparently everybody listens.

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A Red Baron employee finally snaps at an internet prankster, 1994 makes a convincing case for being the greatest year in alternative rock history, and Rafe Williams writes a play about George Washington secretly being Martha Washington. Welcome to Friday on The Rizzuto Show. We're sorry, America.

It's another spectacularly chaotic Friday in St. Louis as Rizz, Moon Valjean, Rafe Williams, and King Scott tackle viral meltdowns, bizarre crime stories, rock music nostalgia, giant pickup trucks, flying cars, celebrity gossip, and a business idea so ridiculous it could only come from this crew: Pee at the Pump.

Lern is off to Chicago, Scott is dressed like a salad, and everybody else is doing their absolute best to make this funny podcast sound like a legitimate morning radio program.

Results are mixed.

The Red Baron employee who became everybody's hero

First up, a viral video from Michigan has the entire internet rallying behind a hardworking Red Baron frozen pizza employee named Walt.

While stocking pizzas at a grocery store, Walt is approached by teenage pranksters who pretend to steal money from his phone using a fake Apple Pay sound.

What starts as another obnoxious social media prank quickly becomes something much more emotional.

Walt explains that he's exhausted, working long hours, struggling to pay his mortgage, and missing time with his four kids. He doesn't have the energy to become somebody else's viral content.

And honestly, neither do the rest of us.

The crew listens to the confrontation, discusses why harassing strangers for views has become such an irritating trend, and celebrates the reported response from people who recognized themselves in Walt's frustration.

According to the figures discussed on the show, an online fundraiser had already collected approximately $335,000 from more than 9,000 donors.

That's a pretty incredible turnaround for a guy who was just trying to put frozen pizzas in a freezer.

Naturally, the conversation also becomes a debate about where Red Baron ranks against Tombstone, Totino's, and the rest of America's frozen pizza royalty.

Because even an unexpectedly touching human-interest story must eventually become an argument about dinner.

1994: The year alternative rock grew up

Moon has been arguing for years that 1994 was the greatest year in alternative rock history, and Rizz finally brings the receipts.

Inspired by a video from Tim of Kicking Harold, the guys revisit an astonishing run of albums that helped define the sound of the '90s.

Green Day's Dookie. Soundgarden's Superunknown. The Offspring's Smash. Weezer's Blue Album. Stone Temple Pilots' Purple. Live's Throwing Copper. Oasis' Definitely Maybe. R.E.M.'s Monster. Korn's debut. Pearl Jam's Vitalogy. Bush's Sixteen Stone.

And somehow, that's not even the whole list.

Moon remembers what it felt like to grow up in St. Louis as 105.7 The Point was helping introduce listeners to a wave of music that would dominate alternative radio for decades.

Rizz makes the case for 1991 as another legendary year, and the crew debates whether anything could match the sheer volume of classic songs released in 1994.

Then comes the emotional damage.

The guys discover that bands like Green Day, Foo Fighters, Blink-182, Weezer, Korn, and The Offspring are increasingly being labeled dad rock.

That's right. The bands that once made your parents nervous are now apparently the soundtrack to mowing your lawn.

Congratulations on surviving the '90s. Your reward is lower back pain and music that qualifies as nostalgia.

The crew also digs into the surprising history of legendary rock artists who never reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, proving that being iconic and winning the charts aren't necessarily the same thing.

America's deadliest trucks and the future of flying cars

Next, Rizz introduces a study examining the danger gap between how well certain vehicles protect their own drivers and the risks they pose to other people in collisions.

The discussion centers on enormous pickup trucks like the Ram 3500, Chevy Silverado 3500, Ram 2500, and Ford F-150 SuperCrew.

Rafe remembers driving a tiny Mazda pickup without power steering, Moon explains why his wife prefers a giant SUV, and Rizz makes it clear that he appreciates having a little extra metal between himself and the rest of traffic.

The crew debates whether oversized trucks are making American roads safer or simply turning every smaller vehicle into an unwilling participant in a demolition derby.

Then the conversation moves from dangerous vehicles on the ground to potentially dangerous vehicles in the sky.

Would you actually ride in a flying car?

Rizz is interested.

Moon is deeply skeptical.

Rafe wants to know whether we're talking about a real flying car or something straight out of Back to the Future.

The guys also discover a flying glider inspired by the Green Goblin from Spider-Man, revisit the obscure 1980s cartoon The Flying House, and wonder whether humanity should really be developing airborne automobiles before figuring out how to make ordinary driving less miserable.

A murder suspect, a cheesesteak, and the strangest negotiations imaginable

The weird news keeps coming with a story involving a murder suspect and a cheesesteak deal.

Because apparently even a serious criminal investigation can somehow become a conversation about lunch.

The gang digs into the absurdity of a food-related negotiation, reminding everyone that the real world continues to produce stories no comedy writer would dare pitch.

It's exactly the kind of unusual news that makes The Rizzuto Show feel less like a traditional morning talk show and more like four guys trying to figure out whether reality has finally become a parody of itself.

Introducing Pee at the Pump

And just when you think the discussion about transportation has reached its logical conclusion, the crew begins designing the gas station of the future.

Moon imagines a world where your vehicle knows you're hungry, orders food ahead of time, arranges your fuel stop, and has everything ready when you arrive.

Rizz likes the convenience.

Rafe sees an even bigger opportunity.

Pee at the Pump.

The concept is simple, horrifying, and probably one bad investor meeting away from becoming a real startup.

Why walk all the way inside a convenience store when you could have a tiny restroom stall right next to the gas pump?

The guys brainstorm how it would work, whether the stall would unlock only while you're pumping gas, and why convenience stores might not be thrilled about customers skipping the opportunity to buy roller dogs and overpriced snacks.

It's the sort of revolutionary thinking that makes you wonder why these men aren't running a Fortune 500 company.

Then you remember the actual idea.

George Washington in drag: The theatrical event nobody requested

Rafe's weekly In Memoriam returns with a performance that may be the greatest threat to American historical education since the invention of the internet.

After the crew previously joked that portraits of George and Martha Washington looked suspiciously alike, Rafe writes a fictional stage comedy called Mrs. Washington Fire.

The premise is that George Washington and Martha Washington are secretly the same person.

Moon plays Thomas Jefferson.

Rafe plays both Washingtons.

Rizz reads the stage directions.

And the entire production unfolds like Mrs. Doubtfire performed by a group of men who should absolutely not be trusted with the history curriculum.

There are suspicious costume changes, questionable accents, colonial makeup, and increasingly desperate explanations for why George and Martha are never seen together.

It's historically ridiculous, completely fictional, and exactly the kind of original comedy that makes this funny podcast impossible to explain to somebody who has never heard the show.

Rafe's In Memoriam also revisits Lern's expensive wellness retreat, the bizarre viral claim about a man addicted to humping the air, and the listener who described an alleged ghost that just wanted to cuddle.

Because apparently even ghosts can't find a healthy relationship these days.

Celebrity chaos, aging rock fans, and King Scott's vegetable punishment

The crew's Crap on Celebrities segment brings more entertainment gossip, including discussions about Star Trek, Hollywood nostalgia, movie memorabilia, and the possibility of another Austin Powers film.

There's also a tribute to the Star Trek performers whose reported deaths the show discusses, with Rafe delivering a Captain Kirk-style farewell that somehow manages to be heartfelt and sarcastic at the same time.

Meanwhile, King Scott continues paying the price for losing the NFL Pick'em challenge.

Thanks to Crushed Red, his mascot punishment has evolved from a giant toasted ravioli into an entire lunch menu.

Scott starts the day dressed as lettuce, with avocado and pizza costumes waiting in the wings.

The crew considers turning his costume changes into a three-course meal.

Scott considers how much longer he has to endure this humiliation.

And the listeners get another reminder that the Rizz Show's football predictions are about as reliable as its fashion choices.

Rizz's mysterious water damage becomes a paranormal investigation

To round out the chaos, Rizz has a very real homeowner problem: his kitchen's hardwood floors are buckling, moisture is collecting underneath them, and nobody seems willing to fix the issue until somebody else identifies the cause.

Moon suggests plumbers and restoration specialists.

Rafe sympathizes with the frustration of finding a contractor willing to tackle an unusual project.

Listeners send recommendations.

Somebody inevitably suggests Ghostbusters.

And Rizz becomes increasingly irritated that a serious home-repair question has turned into a discussion about a possible moisture ghost.

To make matters worse, King Scott starts offering advice while dressed like a giant piece of pizza.

Rizz is not taking plumbing recommendations from dinner.

St. Louis shows up for Cardinal Glennon

Amid the ridiculous stories and relentless roasting, the crew also celebrates the generosity of the St. Louis community.

Through October hat sponsorships, Hollow Weirdo sticker sales, and billboard events, listeners and local businesses have helped raise money for Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.

Rizz reports that the fundraising effort appears to have passed $20,000, with the final total still being calculated.

It's a genuinely great reminder that underneath all the mascot costumes, terrible ideas, and sarcastic humor, this community knows how to show up when it matters.

From a viral Red Baron worker finally catching a break to the golden age of alternative rock, from dangerous pickup trucks to flying Green Goblin gliders, and from George Washington's imaginary double life to a gas station bathroom concept nobody should ever finance, this funny podcast is another gloriously unpredictable installment of The Rizzuto Show.

Hit play, crank up your favorite 1994 album, leave the frozen pizza employees alone, and remember: just because somebody can invent a flying car doesn't mean Rafe Williams should be allowed to invent a gas station bathroom.

And if you see a giant piece of lettuce walking around St. Louis, don't panic.

It's probably just King Scott.

Probably.

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America's biggest pickup trucks might be terrifying everyone else on the road, Elon Musk has the crew arguing about flying cars, and Rafe Williams has written a historical comedy in which George Washington is secretly his own wife. Somehow, the most realistic part of this episode is the flying car.

Welcome back to The Rizzuto Show, where the roads are getting more dangerous, the future of transportation looks increasingly ridiculous, and American history is about to receive a theatrical adaptation that absolutely nobody requested.

With Lern out of the studio, Rizz, Moon Valjean, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are holding down the fort for another funny podcast featuring bizarre news, questionable technology, St. Louis homeowner problems, and one of the most spectacularly unnecessary historical performances ever attempted on morning radio.

America's deadliest pickup trucks

First up, Rizz introduces a study examining the enormous safety gap between drivers of certain oversized vehicles and the unfortunate people who collide with them.

The concept is called the danger gap: a comparison of how well a vehicle protects its own driver versus the fatality risk it presents to drivers of other vehicles.

And according to the study discussed on the show, some of America's biggest pickup trucks are practically rolling fortresses.

The Ram 3500 Crew Cab, Chevy Silverado 3500, Ram 2500, Ford F-150 SuperCrew, and Chevy Silverado 2500 all make the list of vehicles with especially concerning differences in crash outcomes.

Rafe discusses his Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter and remembers the good old days of driving a tiny manual-transmission Mazda pickup without power steering.

Moon admits his wife loves driving enormous SUVs because they make her feel safer.

Rizz, meanwhile, has a refreshingly simple approach to sharing the highway with a giant truck: get out of its way.

Because apparently the unofficial rule of American driving is that whoever has the most pounds of metal wins.

The crew debates whether these massive vehicles make everyone safer, whether they're just protecting their own occupants, and why modern pickup trucks increasingly look like they were designed to tow an aircraft carrier.

Would you ride in a flying car?

From gigantic trucks to cars that supposedly don't need roads, the conversation moves straight into the future.

Rizz brings up Elon Musk's flying-car demonstrations and asks the crew a simple question: If somebody offered you a ride in a flying car, would you take it?

Moon says absolutely not.

He isn't convinced the technology is ready for everyday use, and he has no intention of climbing into something that resembles a helicopter with extra marketing.

Rizz thinks it looks awesome.

Rafe is willing to entertain the idea, provided we're talking about an actual flying car and not a publicity stunt with wheels.

A poll discussed on the show suggests Americans are divided on the idea, with younger men particularly interested and older adults considerably less enthusiastic.

Naturally, the conversation turns into a debate about whether society needs flying cars when regular groceries already cost a fortune.

Rafe also introduces the guys to a real-world flying contraption inspired by the Green Goblin's glider from Spider-Man, complete with propellers and a rider hovering above the ground.

Rizz is impressed.

Moon is concerned about the obvious possibility of falling.

And Rafe seems perfectly willing to volunteer as long as somebody promises to film it.

The crew even revisits the obscure 1980s animated series The Flying House, because apparently the future of aviation is being developed by people who watched too many Saturday morning cartoons.

It's the kind of technology discussion that begins with genuine curiosity and ends with everybody arguing about whether a flying skateboard is worth potentially breaking every bone in your body.

George Washington meets Mrs. Doubtfire

Then comes the segment that may permanently ruin your understanding of American history.

It's time for Rafe's weekly In Memoriam, the show's sarcastic farewell to the ridiculous stories, arguments, and questionable decisions from the past several days.

And Rafe has apparently been thinking a little too much about George and Martha Washington.

After the crew previously joked that portraits of George and Martha looked suspiciously similar, Rafe develops a completely fictional historical comedy called Mrs. Washington Fire.

The premise?

What if George Washington and Martha Washington were secretly the same person?

Yes, it's Mrs. Doubtfire at Mount Vernon.

And yes, Rafe actually wrote a scene.

Moon plays Thomas Jefferson, complete with an inexplicable accent that sounds suspiciously like Patrick Stewart.

Rafe plays both George and Martha Washington.

Rizz handles the stage directions.

The story follows Jefferson as he grows increasingly suspicious that George and Martha are never in the same room at the same time.

There are awkward costume changes, suspicious facial hair, enormous colonial accessories, and enough historical inaccuracies to make a social studies teacher request immediate retirement.

The dramatic climax involves George Washington confessing that he wanted to be more than the father of his country.

He wanted to be its mother, too.

Somebody call Broadway.

Actually, don't. We don't need to encourage this.

Rafe's In Memoriam gets even weirder

The historical theater experiment is only one part of Rafe's weekly comedy tribute.

He also revisits Lern's $500 women's wellness retreat in Innsbrook, Missouri, where yoga, journaling, sound baths, and spiritual enlightenment become material for an absolutely ruthless roast.

Then there's the viral story about a man who claims to be addicted to humping the air, which Rafe revisits with jokes about the world's least demanding romantic partner.

The crew acknowledges the story may not even be genuine, but that doesn't stop them from discussing the sheer absurdity of it.

Rafe also brings back the listener who described an alleged ghost cuddling experience while recovering from injuries after military service.

According to the listener, the mysterious presence wanted nothing more than to cuddle until he eventually asked a priest for help.

Rafe's interpretation?

The poor ghost was just lonely.

It's a funny podcast where even the supernatural apparently can't catch a break in the dating world.

The segment concludes with a more heartfelt, if still occasionally sarcastic, tribute to the Star Trek performers whose reported deaths the crew discussed during the week.

Rafe delivers a Captain Kirk-inspired farewell to Captain Picard and Chekov, celebrating the legacy of Star Trek while finding room for jokes about aging convention fans, Klingon pronunciation, and collectible merchandise.

Because on this show, even a touching farewell has to survive at least one joke about the men's room.

Rizz's floors are falling apart, and nobody wants to fix them

Just when the episode seems incapable of becoming any more ridiculous, Rizz reveals a genuine domestic crisis.

His kitchen's real wood flooring is buckling.

There's moisture underneath it.

Nobody can figure out where the water is coming from.

And the flooring contractors he's contacted won't touch the job until somebody identifies the underlying problem.

Rizz is stuck in the ultimate homeowner nightmare: every professional agrees something is wrong, but nobody wants to be the person responsible for figuring it out.

Moon suggests calling a plumber, restoration specialist, or general contractor.

Rafe shares his own frustrating experience trying to find someone willing to cut old Plexiglas panels for a home project.

Scott offers suggestions while dressed as a giant piece of pizza.

And Rizz makes it very clear that he is not interested in taking home-repair advice from a man currently wearing dinner.

Listeners begin texting their recommendations, including the inevitable suggestion to call Ghostbusters.

Rizz insists there is no ghost.

Moon suggests there might be a moisture ghost.

And suddenly the most practical problem discussed all morning has turned into a paranormal investigation.

It's a reminder that homeownership is mostly just paying a mortgage while discovering new ways your house can disappoint you.

Between the massive trucks, flying-car arguments, superhero-inspired gliders, Rafe's colonial theater production, and Rizz's mysterious water damage, this funny podcast delivers another spectacularly strange dose of St. Louis morning show comedy.

Hit play, give the giant pickup trucks some space, think twice before boarding a flying skateboard, and remember: if George Washington and Martha Washington are never in the same room together, Rafe Williams apparently has some questions.

And if anybody knows how to fix a buckling kitchen floor, Rizz would appreciate a call.

Just don't suggest Ghostbusters.

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Remember when alternative rock ruled the world, every month brought another legendary album, and nobody had the audacity to call Green Day “dad rock”? Yeah, well, apparently we're all old now. Thanks for that.

It's Friday on The Rizzuto Show, and Rizz, Moon Valjean, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are taking a musical trip back to 1994, the year alternative rock officially grew hair under its arms, developed an attitude, and helped define an entire generation.

Meanwhile, Scott is dressed like lettuce, Lern is out of town, and the crew is once again discovering that getting older is mostly just realizing your favorite music now qualifies as ancient history.

Welcome to another funny podcast packed with rock nostalgia, celebrity gossip, questionable Hollywood decisions, and enough sarcastic humor to make your high school self deeply disappointed in the adult you've become.

Was 1994 the greatest year in alternative rock history?

Moon has been saying it for years, and now Rizz has the evidence.

Inspired by a video from Tim of Kicking Harold, the guys go month by month through an absolutely ridiculous lineup of alternative rock albums released in 1994.

We're talking Live's Throwing Copper, Green Day's Dookie, Soundgarden's Superunknown, The Offspring's Smash, Weezer's Blue Album, Stone Temple Pilots' Purple, Hootie & the Blowfish's Cracked Rear View, Oasis' Definitely Maybe, R.E.M.'s Monster, Korn's self-titled debut, Pearl Jam's Vitalogy, and Bush's Sixteen Stone.

Twelve months. An absurd number of classic albums. Enough massive singles to keep 105.7 The Point busy for the next three decades.

Which, come to think of it, is pretty much what happened.

Moon explains why 1994 was so important to alternative radio in St. Louis, especially with The Point having launched the previous year. Rizz makes the case for 1991 as another legendary year, and the guys reminisce about discovering the music that would become the soundtrack to their teenage lives.

From Black Hole Sun and Basket Case to Interstate Love Song, Buddy Holly, and Better Man, it's a nostalgia trip through the era when flannel was fashionable, CDs were expensive, and your biggest responsibility was remembering to rewind a VHS tape.

Moon sums it up perfectly: 1994 was the year alternative rock finished puberty.

And then the show delivers the devastating follow-up.

Congratulations. Your favorite bands are now dad rock.

Remember when dad rock meant Led Zeppelin, Boston, and Foghat?

Well, the new generation has apparently expanded the category to include Blink-182, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Korn, Weezer, Nickelback, The Offspring, My Chemical Romance, Disturbed, Slipknot, and Third Eye Blind.

That's right. The music you once used to annoy your parents is now the music your kids use to identify you as an old person.

Moon takes this development especially well, considering several of those bands once opened for his own bands.

Nothing says aging gracefully quite like discovering you're older than the music that's already considered old.

This funny podcast also tackles a fascinating music-chart mystery: How did some of the biggest artists in rock history never score a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100?

The crew runs through a surprising list featuring Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Johnny Cash, Journey, Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin, R.E.M., Nirvana, and AC/DC.

How does Smells Like Teen Spirit become a generational anthem without reaching number one? How does Journey make Don't Stop Believin' and somehow miss the top spot?

And what exactly was beating these songs on the charts?

Rizz has questions. Moon has the rankings. Rafe wants to make sure everybody understands which Billboard chart they're talking about.

For once, somebody is asking a reasonable follow-up question.

Celebrity gossip gets weird. Again.

The crew's Crap on Celebrities segment brings a whole different collection of entertainment headlines.

They discuss a reported death of Patrick Stewart, reflecting on his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X, his friendship with Ian McKellen, and his memorable career. Rizz also brings up Stewart's infamous award-show confrontation with James Corden, because apparently even a tribute to a legendary actor can turn into a debate about which celebrity is more annoying.

Then it's time for the latest Dune popcorn bucket, because movie theaters have apparently decided the popcorn container should be more controversial than the actual movie.

After the internet had its fun with the sandworm bucket from Dune: Part Two, the crew discusses a new design featuring two sandworm mouths.

A bucket built for sharing.

We're sure that's exactly how the internet will use it.

Jenny McCarthy also makes headlines after describing her health struggles and decision to sleep in a tent in her backyard over concerns about mold exposure. Moon expresses concern about the situation, while Rizz wonders where Donnie Wahlberg fits into the whole arrangement.

The guys also get into Margot Robbie's uncertain future as Harley Quinn, with James Gunn suggesting she may be finished with the role.

Rizz has opinions about Harley Quinn Halloween costumes. Moon has opinions about dating someone with Harley Quinn's personality.

Neither conversation is particularly helpful to the DC Universe.

And then there's Austin Powers 4.

Mike Myers has discussed the possibility of a new movie that focuses more heavily on Dr. Evil, sending the crew into a debate about whether the world needs another Austin Powers installment.

Is it for the fans who grew up quoting the original movies? Is it for their kids? Does that style of comedy still work?

Or should Hollywood occasionally leave something alone before nostalgia becomes a hostage situation?

More music drama, expensive guitars, and Taylor Swift money.

St. Louis native Nelly shares a story about Taylor Swift recruiting him for a surprise concert appearance, complete with private-plane travel, luxury accommodations, and an offer that apparently included $50,000.

Rizz is especially entertained by the idea of Swift describing that arrangement as not having much of a budget.

Must be nice.

The crew also discusses George Michael's Faith music-video guitar selling at auction for approximately $240,000, along with a family dispute surrounding the memorabilia.

And the ongoing bad blood between Mötley Crüe and former guitarist Mick Mars gets another look as Nikki Sixx addresses accusations about the band's live performances and the personal fallout from their legal fight.

Because nothing says rock 'n' roll brotherhood like lawyers, social media arguments, and everybody accusing everybody else of not playing their instruments.

Meanwhile, Donald Glover is reportedly developing a PUBG television adaptation with Netflix, and Jennifer Lopez says becoming an empty nester is inspiring new music.

The crew responds with precisely the level of enthusiasm you would expect.

St. Louis generosity, football misery, and a walking avocado.

It's not all music and celebrity nonsense.

The show also celebrates the incredible support from local businesses and listeners raising money for Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital through the Rizz Show's October hat sponsorships, stickers, and billboard events.

Rizz reports that donations appear to have passed $20,000, with a final total still to come.

The crew thanks the St. Louis community for showing up and supporting a genuinely important cause.

And then, naturally, the conversation returns to King Scott's humiliating mascot punishment.

After losing the NFL Pick'em challenge, Scott is working his way through an entire week of ridiculous costumes. Thanks to Crushed Red, he's now rotating between lettuce, avocado, and pizza.

Nothing quite captures the dignity of a professional morning radio show like a grown man dressed as produce while everybody else discusses Pearl Jam.

The gang also checks in on its increasingly desperate NFL Pick'em record, with Rizz insisting a comeback is still possible.

Mathematically, maybe.

Emotionally, we're not so sure.

From the glory days of alternative rock to the horror of becoming dad rock, from Hollywood nostalgia to expensive celebrity memorabilia, this funny podcast is another perfectly chaotic installment of The Rizzuto Show.

Hit play, turn up your favorite 1994 album, and remember: if your kids call Weezer classic rock, you are legally allowed to feel personally attacked.

And somebody please get King Scott out of that avocado costume before he starts charging extra for guacamole.

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A Red Baron pizza worker reaches his breaking point, a murder suspect tries to trade a guilty plea for a Philly cheesesteak, and King Scott is dressed like a piece of lettuce. Somehow, that's still not the weirdest food-related news of the day.

Welcome to another episode of The Rizzuto Show, where viral internet pranks are officially out of control, fast-food drive-thrus are being timed like Olympic events, and the American justice system apparently needs a policy about sandwiches.

With Lern off to Chicago, Rizz, Moon Valjean, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are holding down the fort. And by holding down the fort, we mean arguing about frozen pizza, questionable beverages, and whether somebody should be allowed to negotiate a life sentence with lunch.

It's another funny podcast loaded with weird news, St. Louis stories, sarcastic humor, and the kind of conversations that make you wonder how this crew has survived morning radio for so long.

First up: the viral Red Baron worker meltdown that has the internet taking sides.

A Red Baron employee named Walt is simply trying to stock frozen pizzas at a grocery store in Michigan when a group of teenage pranksters decides his workday needs more suffering.

Their brilliant comedy masterpiece? Ask Walt for the time, play a fake Apple Pay transaction sound, and pretend they've stolen money from his phone.

Groundbreaking material, gentlemen. Truly the future of entertainment.

Walt initially tries to walk away, but the prank continues until he finally unloads about his exhausting work schedule, his four kids, his mortgage, and the fact that he was supposed to be home an hour earlier.

Suddenly, the video stops being funny and starts feeling like the entire American workforce just found its spokesperson.

Rizz, Moon, and Rafe break down the confrontation, debate how far internet pranksters should be allowed to push strangers, and celebrate the reported response from viewers: a fundraiser that the show says had already collected more than $335,000 for Walt.

Red Baron even gets in on the moment, and the crew decides that Walt deserves a promotion, a vacation, and possibly his own Breaking Bad spinoff.

"I am the one who stocks."

Of course, the discussion takes a darker turn when the guys revisit the 2023 Virginia mall prank that ended with a YouTuber being shot. It raises a serious question underneath all the jokes: when did harassing strangers for clicks become an entire career path?

And because apparently one food-related story isn't enough, the show introduces a Florida murder suspect who tried to negotiate a guilty plea in exchange for a Philly cheesesteak, fries, and a 20-ounce Pepsi.

Not a reduced sentence.

Not a better cell.

A sandwich.

The suspect, Robert Kessler, was facing a murder charge when he reportedly offered to accept life in prison if someone would provide the very specific meal.

The judge, understandably, explained that criminal pleas cannot be negotiated through the deli counter.

Rizz thinks the deal sounds pretty straightforward. Moon is more concerned that the man didn't specify which cheesesteak restaurant should provide the sandwich. Rafe wonders whether the whole performance is an attempt to appear unfit for trial.

And somehow the conversation ends up comparing cheesesteaks from Philadelphia, Florida, Penn Station, and the mall food court.

A reminder that the crew can turn even the most serious courtroom story into a debate about lunch without ever pretending the underlying crime isn't awful.

Meanwhile, King Scott's NFL Pick'em Mascot Week continues.

After surviving the sweaty Sweetmeat pig and an enormous Dracula-themed toasted ravioli, Scott gets a fresh selection of costumes courtesy of Crushed Red.

Today's options include lettuce, avocado, and pizza.

The gang starts with lettuce, naturally, because nothing says professional radio producer like dressing as the garnish nobody ordered.

They also decide he might as well wear all three costumes throughout the show, turning his punishment into a three-course meal.

Somewhere in St. Louis, a salad is missing its employee.

The crew also takes a serious look at America's fastest and slowest fast-food drive-thrus, which is apparently the kind of research we need in our lives.

According to the ranking discussed on the show, Taco Bell comes in first for total drive-thru speed, with KFC close behind.

McDonald's falls near the bottom despite strong order accuracy, while Chick-fil-A has the longest total wait but moves customers quickly on a per-car basis.

Dunkin' gets called out for its friendliness ranking, Arby's unexpectedly performs well, and Moon takes the opportunity to explain why he believes Arby's roast beef is basically a science experiment.

Rizz counters with the existence of the Beef 'n Cheddar.

Rafe weighs in on frozen pizza economics.

And before long, the entire segment becomes a passionate discussion of which fast-food restaurants deserve your money and which ones should be forced to apologize directly to your stomach.

This funny podcast also takes a detour into the changing world of beer.

Anheuser-Busch's latest results spark a discussion about the rise of nonalcoholic beer, including Busch NA, Michelob Ultra Zero, Guinness 0, and Athletic Brewing.

Moon shares his fascination with St. Louis brewing history, Rafe remembers a local nonalcoholic beer company, and Rizz looks at polling suggesting fewer Americans are drinking alcohol than in previous decades.

The conversation eventually wanders into classic beer commercials, Spuds MacKenzie, and the glorious era when apparently every advertising executive believed a talking animal could sell absolutely anything.

Then there's Mountain Dew's newest bright-pink Baja Blast variation, which sends the guys down another rabbit hole about neon-colored beverages, the number of Mountain Dew flavors in existence, and Rafe's theory that Mountain Dew is basically the unofficial fuel of the United States military.

Moon is not particularly enthusiastic about drinking something that looks like it could illuminate a basement.

Rizz is just trying to figure out how many flavors one soda company needs before somebody finally says, "You know what? We might have enough."

On the local news front, the show also discusses a heartbreaking update in the killing of St. Louis-area teenager Alyssa Wilson, including new details presented by investigators and the charges against two suspects. The crew sets the jokes aside to acknowledge the tragedy and the devastating circumstances surrounding her death.

That's the thing about a daily morning show: sometimes the news is ridiculous, sometimes it's genuinely upsetting, and sometimes both show up before you've finished your coffee.

Between the viral Red Baron confrontation, a courtroom cheesesteak proposal, Scott's increasingly humiliating mascot wardrobe, nonalcoholic beer, Mountain Dew madness, and the drive-thru rankings nobody knew they needed, this funny podcast delivers another gloriously unpredictable dose of St. Louis comedy talk.

Hit play, leave hardworking grocery store employees alone, double-check your fast-food order, and remember: if you're going to negotiate with a judge using a cheesesteak, at least have the decency to specify where it's coming from.

And somebody get King Scott out of the lettuce.

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Anthony Stalter is 10-1 over his last 11 college football picks—can he keep the heater going through Halloween weekend?

Rizz, Tim McKernan, and Anthony Stalter return to The Spread Zone with college football and NFL picks, team totals, underdogs, and three locks of the week. Stalter keeps riding his team-total strategy, Tim looks to bounce back after his eight-pick lock streak ends, and Rizz makes the case for Georgia to respond against Florida.

The guys break down Arizona–Texas Tech, Cincinnati–Utah, Army–Memphis, and more before turning to the NFL. Can Carolina cover at Green Bay? Will Buffalo handle Baltimore? And why are both Rizz and Stalter targeting Jacksonville against Indianapolis?

Plus, this week’s locks feature Notre Dame, Boise State, and the Jaguars—with plenty of trash talk and last week’s bad beats along the way.

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King Scott has officially become a five-foot-tall vampire toasted ravioli, somebody's Halloween candy bowl turns out to be an actual human skull, and a St. Louis car thief apparently discovers that all you have to do is ask nicely. Welcome to The Rizzuto Show, where common sense is optional and Halloween gets weirder by the minute.

Rizz, Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are back with another funny podcast full of St. Louis weird news, Halloween chaos, dangerous childhood memories, questionable life decisions, and enough sarcasm to make a giant piece of fried pasta reconsider its career.

First up, King Scott's NFL Pick'em punishment continues with Mascot Week, and today's costume is an absolute St. Louis masterpiece.

Thanks to GO! St. Louis, Scott gets stuffed inside a massive toasted ravioli costume that's been transformed into Dracula Ravioli for Halloween. We're talking vampire teeth, a Dracula hairline, and a costume so enormous the crew starts measuring it in units of Lern.

Then the conversation takes a nostalgic turn as the crew remembers the most dangerous toys of the '80s and '90s.

Remember lawn darts? Those giant metal projectiles that somehow qualified as family entertainment?

Rizz remembers childhood science kits that included real scalpels and glass slides. Lern recalls the joys of trying to bake a cake with a light bulb before giving up and eating the batter. Rafe and Moon share stories about slingshots, homemade forts, and the questionable survival instincts of kids who grew up before everybody had a smartphone.

Rafe even admits he once tried to saw an escape hatch through his bedroom floor so he could sneak in and out of the house.

His dad eventually discovered the project because sunlight was coming through the floorboards.

Some kids wanted a treehouse. Rafe wanted a prison break.

The nostalgia spirals into stories about hiding inside cabinets, sleeping in toy chests, crawling through neighborhood brush, and turning practically every outdoor structure into a military headquarters.

Lern also brings up a debate from a recent women's retreat: Does keeping a baseball bat in your car make it look like a weapon unless you also carry a baseball glove?

Rizz shares one of the most ridiculous St. Louis car theft stories the gang has heard.

According to the story discussed on the show, a man approaches a downtown hotel valet, asks for the keys to a Rivian, and simply drives away when the employee hands them over.

No elaborate disguise. No high-speed getaway. Just the confidence of a guy who apparently thinks grand theft auto is a customer-service transaction.

A grown man dressed as a vampire toasted ravioli, childhood toys that probably should've come with a lawyer, and a Halloween candy bowl that might actually be somebody's head. Welcome to The Rizzuto Show, where the scary part isn't Halloween—it's realizing these people are allowed to operate vehicles.

Rizz, Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are back with another funny podcast packed with St. Louis weird news, ridiculous Halloween costumes, dangerous childhood memories, questionable decisions, and the kind of daily comedy that makes you wonder how any of us survived the 1980s.

First, King Scott's NFL Pick'em punishment takes a truly St. Louis turn when the crew stuffs him into a gigantic toasted ravioli mascot costume, courtesy of GO! St. Louis.

But because Halloween is approaching, this isn't just any toasted ravioli.

It's Dracula Ravioli.

We're talking vampire teeth, a Dracula hairline, and a massive square of pasta so wide it practically requires its own building permit.

The crew measures the costume in units of Lern, because apparently the metric system wasn't humiliating enough. At roughly one Lern tall, Scott becomes a walking, talking, meat-filled architectural problem.

Then comes the real challenge: getting the giant ravioli through the studio doorway and into his tiny producer booth.

King Scott manages to squeeze inside, but closing the door is another matter entirely. Rafe has to climb in and help adjust the microphone, creating what might be the world's most uncomfortable pasta-based recording studio.

Yesterday, Scott was trapped inside the Sweetmeat pig costume. Today, he's Dracula Ravioli. Tomorrow, there's another mascot waiting.

Rafe even reveals that, as a teenager, he tried to saw an escape hatch through his bedroom floor so he could sneak out without his strict dad noticing.

Unfortunately, his father discovered the project when sunlight started shining through the floorboards from underneath the house.

Most teenagers sneak out a window. Rafe apparently wanted to recreate The Shawshank Redemption.

The crew also gets into a debate sparked by Lern's recent women's retreat: If you keep a baseball bat in your car for protection, do you need a baseball glove to prove you're not carrying a weapon?

This launches an extremely unserious conversation about traffic stops, batting practice, tire knockers, and the world's least convincing explanation for why somebody has a baseball bat in their trunk.

A woman gets a week off work to potty-train her new puppy, Nicolas Cage apparently forgets how John Madden sounds, and King Scott is one locked knee away from becoming a toasted ravioli casualty. Welcome to The Rizzuto Show, where workplace benefits are imaginary, Hollywood is confused, and the mascot costumes are actively trying to kill us.

Rizz, Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are back with another funny podcast full of ridiculous workplace debates, celebrity news, rock-and-roll nostalgia, questionable movie performances, and the kind of St. Louis morning show chaos that really should come with a waiver.

First, somebody needs to rescue King Scott from his own costume.

Mascot Week continues after Scott's NFL Pick'em punishment, and he's still trapped inside a gigantic toasted ravioli costume courtesy of GO! St. Louis.

The thing is roughly five feet tall, five feet wide, incredibly heavy, and apparently hotter than the inside of an actual deep fryer.

During the show, Rizz notices Scott leaning against the wall and briefly worries he's about to pass out. The crew warns him about locking his knees, suggests football players should train in the costume to build shoulder strength, and debates whether St. Louis should someday name a professional sports team the Raviolis.

Because nothing strikes fear into an opponent quite like a giant square of fried pasta.

Scott eventually gets permission to remove the costume for a segment, which is probably the most generous employee benefit anyone on this show has received in years.

And that brings us to the day's biggest argument: Should employees get a free week off to potty-train a new puppy?

A woman named Jenna is furious after learning that her coworker's boss offered a full week away from work to help settle in a new dog, without using any of the coworker's regular vacation days.

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A woman gets a week off work to potty-train her new puppy, Nicolas Cage apparently forgets how John Madden sounds, and King Scott is one locked knee away from becoming a toasted ravioli casualty. Welcome to The Rizzuto Show, where workplace benefits are imaginary, Hollywood is confused, and the mascot costumes are actively trying to kill us.

Rizz, Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are back with another funny podcast full of ridiculous workplace debates, celebrity news, rock-and-roll nostalgia, questionable movie performances, and the kind of St. Louis morning show chaos that really should come with a waiver.

First, somebody needs to rescue King Scott from his own costume.

Mascot Week continues after Scott's NFL Pick'em punishment, and he's still trapped inside a gigantic toasted ravioli costume courtesy of GO! St. Louis.

The thing is roughly five feet tall, five feet wide, incredibly heavy, and apparently hotter than the inside of an actual deep fryer.

During the show, Rizz notices Scott leaning against the wall and briefly worries he's about to pass out. The crew warns him about locking his knees, suggests football players should train in the costume to build shoulder strength, and debates whether St. Louis should someday name a professional sports team the Raviolis.

Because nothing strikes fear into an opponent quite like a giant square of fried pasta.

Scott eventually gets permission to remove the costume for a segment, which is probably the most generous employee benefit anyone on this show has received in years.

And that brings us to the day's biggest argument: Should employees get a free week off to potty-train a new puppy?

A woman named Jenna is furious after learning that her coworker's boss offered a full week away from work to help settle in a new dog, without using any of the coworker's regular vacation days.

The time off isn't paid, but it's still an extra week away from the office.

Rizz thinks it's ridiculous.

Lern thinks it's the greatest idea corporate America has ever accidentally stumbled into.

And just like that, pet-ternity leave becomes the hill Lern is prepared to die on.

She argues that people are overworked, animals are family, and companies should stop acting like employees owe them every waking moment of their lives. If somebody wants a week to bond with a new pug, let them have it.

Rizz wants to know who's covering the work while everybody else is home teaching a puppy where to pee.

Moon wonders where the policy ends. If dogs qualify, what about hamsters? Goldfish? Taking a week off for a really nice hike?

Lern enthusiastically approves almost all of it.

Before long, she's designing her own imaginary company, complete with generous benefits, unlimited happiness, a soap-and-lotion business, and a workforce that may never actually show up.

Rafe joins the discussion with his theory that we've turned pets into furry reflections of ourselves, complete with anxiety, medications, and emotional support needs.

Meanwhile, Rizz continues bravely defending the radical concept of using vacation days for vacations.

It's a workplace debate that starts with puppy potty training and somehow ends with accusations that Rizz has the mentality of a 1950s coal mine supervisor.

If you've ever wanted to know whether your boss should approve a week of hamster-related self-care, this is the funny podcast for you.

Then the gang turns its attention to Hollywood, where Nicolas Cage's portrayal of legendary football broadcaster John Madden is generating some spectacularly confused reactions.

The crew watches a clip from the upcoming Madden movie featuring Cage as Madden and Joel Murray as Pat Summerall.

There's a broadcasting booth. There's a telestrator. There's football history being recreated.

And there's Nicolas Cage sounding an awful lot like Nicolas Cage.

Rizz can't get past the voice. Moon attempts to grade the performance on a scale of actually sounding like Madden versus simply being yourself. Rafe remembers Cage's disappearing Southern accent in Con Air, while Lern wonders whether people who aren't familiar with the real John Madden might actually enjoy the movie.

The conversation becomes a full-blown examination of Nicolas Cage's acting career, from genuinely incredible performances to the roles that make you wonder whether somebody lost a bet.

Moon even floats the theory that the awkward clip might be intentional marketing.

Because apparently the best way to sell a movie is to make everybody argue about whether it's terrible.

Next up, Lern delivers a passionate review of the theatrical presentation of Back to the Beginning, the massive tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath.

After attending a screening with Tim and friends, Lern explains why the concert film hit harder emotionally than she expected.

She breaks down standout performances from Yungblud, Lamb of God, Tool, and other artists paying tribute to the band that helped shape generations of heavy music.

The conversation turns especially emotional when Lern describes the film's presentation of Ozzy's performance of "Mama, I'm Coming Home" and the way the concert's final moments were edited together.

For once, the crew manages to discuss something genuinely moving.

Don't worry. It doesn't last.

Celebrity gossip soon takes over with a discussion of unconfirmed reports about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding privacy, alleged leaked decorations, and the possibility of an extremely expensive carousel.

The gang debates whether celebrity privacy is even possible when your life is already one of the world's largest entertainment franchises.

Elsewhere in entertainment news, Lern discusses a new book's allegations about a frightening trip involving Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, while Gene Simmons sparks a conversation about artificial intelligence and music royalties.

The crew also listens to Mudvayne frontman Chad Gray's heavy cover of Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful."

What sounds like a strange combination on paper turns out to be a pleasant surprise, with Moon and the others admitting the performance works better than expected.

John Stamos stepping in for the Beach Boys at an Epcot concert series leads to another discussion: When should aging musicians finally retire?

And why does it sometimes seem like rock stars would rather be carried onto the stage than stop performing?

Then there's Ryan Gosling's band, Dead Man's Bones, which sends the crew into a conversation about his music, his acting career, and the memorable story of Gosling gaining weight for The Lovely Bones without first clearing the transformation with director Peter Jackson.

Apparently, showing up to a major film production looking dramatically different from the actor they hired is not always considered a bold creative choice.

Rafe also recommends Song Sung Blue, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, prompting a surprisingly passionate conversation about Neil Diamond and the greatest songwriters of all time.

The entertainment chaos continues with Jennifer Lawrence discussing The Hunger Games, Moon demanding an explanation for the podcast title Call Her Daddy, and a few jokes that prove the crew should probably stop trying to construct celebrity family trees.

Finally, Lern challenges everybody to a classic 1980s horror villain survival test.

Could Rizz survive an army of Gremlins?

Could Moon outrun Michael Myers?

Could Rafe take down Jack Torrance from The Shining?

And could King Scott defeat Chucky while still wearing the enormous toasted ravioli costume?

The gang also debates Freddy Krueger, the Critters, and Pinhead from Hellraiser, with everyone displaying an impressive amount of confidence for people who would probably struggle to survive a mildly inconvenient haunted house.

It's another day of weird news, entertainment gossip, funny stories, nostalgic movie debates, and sarcastic humor from The Rizzuto Show on 105.7 The Point in St. Louis.

Whether you're fighting for puppy parental leave, questioning Nicolas Cage's acting choices, mourning the golden age of heavy metal, or wondering which horror villain you could defeat in hand-to-hand combat, this funny podcast has something ridiculous for you.

Hit play, give your dog a treat, let King Scott out of the ravioli, and remember: if your boss offers a free week off to potty-train a pug, maybe don't tell Rizz.

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A grown man dressed as a vampire toasted ravioli, childhood toys that probably should've come with a lawyer, and a Halloween candy bowl that might actually be somebody's head. Welcome to The Rizzuto Show, where the scary part isn't Halloween—it's realizing these people are allowed to operate vehicles.

Rizz, Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are back with another funny podcast packed with St. Louis weird news, ridiculous Halloween costumes, dangerous childhood memories, questionable decisions, and the kind of daily comedy that makes you wonder how any of us survived the 1980s.

First, King Scott's NFL Pick'em punishment takes a truly St. Louis turn when the crew stuffs him into a gigantic toasted ravioli mascot costume, courtesy of GO! St. Louis.

But because Halloween is approaching, this isn't just any toasted ravioli.

It's Dracula Ravioli.

We're talking vampire teeth, a Dracula hairline, and a massive square of pasta so wide it practically requires its own building permit.

The crew measures the costume in units of Lern, because apparently the metric system wasn't humiliating enough. At roughly one Lern tall, Scott becomes a walking, talking, meat-filled architectural problem.

Then comes the real challenge: getting the giant ravioli through the studio doorway and into his tiny producer booth.

Scott manages to squeeze inside, but closing the door is another matter entirely. Rafe has to climb in and help adjust the microphone, creating what might be the world's most uncomfortable pasta-based recording studio.

Yesterday, Scott was trapped inside the Sweetmeat pig costume. Today, he's Dracula Ravioli. Tomorrow, there's another mascot waiting.

Losing the NFL Pick'em challenge has officially become a full-time job in the humiliation industry.

From there, the gang takes a trip down memory lane to discuss the most dangerous toys of the '80s and '90s.

Remember lawn darts? Those giant metal projectiles that somebody looked at and decided belonged at a family barbecue?

How about clackers, BB guns, wrist rockets, spark-producing Rollerblade Barbie skates, sharp slap bracelets, chemistry sets with actual scalpels, and Easy-Bake Ovens that took approximately three business days to produce a brownie?

Rizz remembers microscope kits with glass slides and surgical-grade cutting tools. Lern recalls getting impatient with her Easy-Bake Oven and eating the batter before the light bulb could finish cooking anything.

Rafe remembers the neighborhood weapons arsenal, including slingshots and a modified Wiffle ball bat. Moon remembers childhood forts, hiding spots, and the general lack of adult supervision that made growing up feel like a low-budget survival reality show.

Naturally, the conversation leads to stories about kids hiding in cabinets, sleeping inside toy chests, crawling through neighborhood brush, and turning electrical utility areas into imaginary military headquarters.

Rafe even reveals that, as a teenager, he tried to saw an escape hatch through his bedroom floor so he could sneak out without his strict dad noticing.

Unfortunately, his father discovered the project when sunlight started shining through the floorboards from underneath the house.

Most teenagers sneak out a window. Rafe apparently wanted to recreate The Shawshank Redemption.

The crew also gets into a debate sparked by Lern's recent women's retreat: If you keep a baseball bat in your car for protection, do you need a baseball glove to prove you're not carrying a weapon?

This launches an extremely unserious conversation about traffic stops, batting practice, tire knockers, and the world's least convincing explanation for why somebody has a baseball bat in their trunk.

Please don't use this segment as legal advice. These are radio people. One of them is currently a ravioli.

Meanwhile, Lern is preparing for a long weekend in Chicago, complete with a Lake Michigan dinner cruise, a visit with coworkers, and a celebration of her 12th wedding anniversary with Tim.

Rizz immediately questions the decision to eat dinner on a boat when Chicago has so many restaurants.

Because nothing says friendship like criticizing somebody else's vacation itinerary before they've even left town.

Moon also shares a stressful parenting moment after helping his son purchase a used Ford Mustang EcoBoost.

The excitement of getting a cool car quickly turns into a nightmare when the engine starts acting up shortly after leaving the dealership. A diagnostic check suggests two cylinders aren't firing, sending Moon and his son straight into used-car panic mode.

Thankfully, the dealership takes the vehicle back, replaces the spark plugs, and gets it running properly again.

At least for now.

Because buying a used car is basically gambling, except the slot machine needs insurance.

And speaking of vehicles, Rizz brings up a bizarre St. Louis car theft story involving a man who allegedly walks up to a downtown hotel valet and simply asks for the keys to a Rivian.

The valet reportedly hands them over.

That's it.

No elaborate plan. No disguise. No action-movie getaway.

Just a guy asking for a vehicle that doesn't belong to him and apparently receiving excellent customer service.

According to the story discussed on the show, police locate the suspect nearby, and he allegedly admits knowing the vehicle wasn't his.

His explanation? Sometimes bad decisions are more fun than good decisions.

That's not a defense strategy. That's a bumper sticker for people who make terrible choices.

Then Halloween takes a disturbing turn when the crew discusses a story involving a human skull reportedly used as a candy bowl for years.

What the homeowner apparently believed was a fake Halloween decoration becomes a whole lot more concerning when somebody notices dental work that suggests the skull might be real.

Imagine telling trick-or-treaters to grab a Snickers out of a skull for four years, only to learn that your festive decoration might require a forensic investigation.

Suddenly, the giant vampire ravioli is only the second-weirdest Halloween story of the day.

The gang also reacts to a hilarious video of a child rattling off a wildly dramatic list of medical conditions at a doctor's office, talks about sleep habits and nighttime drooling, and checks in on Moon's upcoming dermatology appointment.

It's another beautifully chaotic morning of weird news, nostalgic stories, local headlines, family disasters, and sarcastic humor from your favorite St. Louis comedy talk show.

Whether you grew up dodging lawn darts, have ever experienced used-car buyer's remorse, or simply need to hear a grown man attempt to operate a radio studio while dressed as a vampire appetizer, this funny podcast delivers the ridiculousness.

Because when your day starts with Dracula Ravioli and ends with a human skull candy bowl, you're not listening to an ordinary morning show.

You're listening to The Rizzuto Show.

Hit play, keep your Halloween candy in a normal bowl, and remember: just because a valet hands you the keys doesn't mean the car is yours.

And if you've ever wondered what happens when St. Louis weird news collides with childhood nostalgia, NFL punishments, and a crew that refuses to behave like responsible adults, this funny podcast has your answer.

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King Scott has officially become a five-foot-tall vampire toasted ravioli, somebody's Halloween candy bowl turns out to be an actual human skull, and a St. Louis car thief apparently discovers that all you have to do is ask nicely. Welcome to The Rizzuto Show, where common sense is optional and Halloween gets weirder by the minute.

Rizz, Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are back with another funny podcast full of St. Louis weird news, Halloween chaos, dangerous childhood memories, questionable life decisions, and enough sarcasm to make a giant piece of fried pasta reconsider its career.

First up, King Scott's NFL Pick'em punishment continues with Mascot Week, and today's costume is an absolute St. Louis masterpiece.

Thanks to GO! St. Louis, Scott gets stuffed inside a massive toasted ravioli costume that's been transformed into Dracula Ravioli for Halloween. We're talking vampire teeth, a Dracula hairline, and a costume so enormous the crew starts measuring it in units of Lern.

It's approximately one Lern tall, ridiculously wide, and apparently designed by somebody who has never encountered a standard doorway.

The gang watches Scott attempt to squeeze out of the studio and into his tiny producer booth without destroying the costume, the doorframe, or his remaining dignity.

Yesterday, he was trapped inside a sweaty Sweetmeat pig costume. Today, he's a vampire ravioli. Tomorrow? Somehow, there's still more mascot punishment to come.

This is what happens when you lose an NFL football challenge on a morning radio show. You don't just lose your pride. You become dinner.

Then the conversation takes a nostalgic turn as the crew remembers the most dangerous toys of the '80s and '90s.

Remember lawn darts? Those giant metal projectiles that somehow qualified as family entertainment?

How about clackers, BB guns, wrist rockets, sparking Rollerblade Barbie skates, sharp slap bracelets, chemistry sets with questionable ingredients, Easy-Bake Ovens, and pogo sticks that seemed specifically designed to send somebody to urgent care?

Rizz remembers childhood science kits that included real scalpels and glass slides. Lern recalls the joys of trying to bake a cake with a light bulb before giving up and eating the batter. Rafe and Moon share stories about slingshots, homemade forts, and the questionable survival instincts of kids who grew up before everybody had a smartphone.

Rafe even admits he once tried to saw an escape hatch through his bedroom floor so he could sneak in and out of the house.

His dad eventually discovered the project because sunlight was coming through the floorboards.

Some kids wanted a treehouse. Rafe wanted a prison break.

The nostalgia spirals into stories about hiding inside cabinets, sleeping in toy chests, crawling through neighborhood brush, and turning practically every outdoor structure into a military headquarters.

It's a miracle any of these people survived childhood long enough to become radio professionals. And we're using the word professionals generously.

Lern also brings up a debate from a recent women's retreat: Does keeping a baseball bat in your car make it look like a weapon unless you also carry a baseball glove?

Naturally, this leads to an extremely unqualified discussion about self-defense, tire knockers, and what a police officer might think if you claim you're on your way to batting practice.

Somehow, a baseball glove becomes the most important piece of legal equipment in the conversation.

Meanwhile, Lern is preparing for a long weekend in Chicago, where she's planning to meet coworkers, enjoy a Lake Michigan dinner cruise, and celebrate her 12th wedding anniversary with Tim.

Rizz immediately questions the wisdom of eating dinner on a boat when Chicago has perfectly good restaurants.

Because nothing says friendship like criticizing somebody's vacation before they've even packed.

Moon also shares the emotional roller coaster of helping his son buy a used Ford Mustang EcoBoost. The excitement of getting a cool car quickly turns into panic when an engine problem appears shortly after leaving the dealership.

Fortunately, the dealer addresses the issue, but the experience launches the crew into a discussion about used-car warranties, dealership trust, and the terrifying moment when your dream car starts acting like a financial nightmare.

And speaking of vehicles, Rizz shares one of the most ridiculous St. Louis car theft stories the gang has heard.

According to the story discussed on the show, a man approaches a downtown hotel valet, asks for the keys to a Rivian, and simply drives away when the employee hands them over.

No elaborate disguise. No high-speed getaway. Just the confidence of a guy who apparently thinks grand theft auto is a customer-service transaction.

Police reportedly find him nearby, and the suspect allegedly explains his decision with the unforgettable philosophy that bad decisions are sometimes more fun than good ones.

That's certainly one way to explain a felony.

The crew also dives into the strange world of Halloween decorations, including a story about a homeowner who reportedly spent four years using what he believed was a fake skull as a candy bowl.

Unfortunately, according to the story, a guest with dental knowledge notices something suspicious about the teeth.

The skull appears to have real dental fillings.

Suddenly, the festive front-porch decoration is looking a lot less like something from a Halloween store and a lot more like evidence.

The homeowner reportedly contacts authorities, and the skull is taken for examination.

Imagine spending four Halloweens telling neighborhood kids to reach inside a skull for candy, only to discover that somebody may have once used it to think.

That is not a fun-size surprise.

Elsewhere, the gang reacts to a hilarious video of a child at a doctor's office listing increasingly outrageous diseases he thinks he might have, debates nighttime drooling and sleep habits, and checks in on Moon's upcoming dermatology appointment.

It's health news delivered by people who probably shouldn't be allowed to diagnose a houseplant.

From Dracula toasted ravioli and dangerous childhood toys to bizarre local crime, Halloween horror stories, family road trips, and the occasional actual medical concern, this funny podcast is packed with the daily comedy, weird news, and St. Louis entertainment that make The Rizzuto Show such a beautifully ridiculous morning show.

Whether you grew up dodging lawn darts, have ever bought a suspicious used car, or simply want to hear a grown man struggle to operate a radio studio while dressed as a vampire appetizer, this funny podcast has you covered.

Hit play, keep your Halloween candy in a regular bowl, and remember: if someone hands you the keys to a Rivian, that doesn't automatically mean it's yours.

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King Scott smells like a salami sandwich, Rizz nearly loses hundreds of dollars to a Taylor Swift ticket scam, and Chris Kerber reveals he's secretly running a homeowners association with the attitude of a hockey enforcer. Throw in a ghost that apparently just wanted to cuddle, a suspicious soccer-ticket exchange in London, and the mystery of September birthdays, and you've got another spectacularly dysfunctional day on The Rizzuto Show.

Rizz, Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are back with another funny podcast packed with Halloween chaos, weird news, celebrity gossip, St. Louis Blues hockey, paranormal encounters, concert ticket disasters, and the kind of conversations that make you wonder whether this crew should be allowed to make decisions without adult supervision.

First up, King Scott officially begins Mascot Week, his punishment for losing Week 7 of the NFL Pick'em Challenge.

The rules are simple: Scott has to wear a different mascot costume every day.

Unfortunately, his first assignment is Sweetmeat, the legendary pig mascot from 105.7 The Point, and the costume has apparently absorbed enough sweat over the years to qualify as its own ecosystem.

The giant pig head smells like a salami sandwich. The armpits are horrifying. The oversized shoes look like they survived the Reagan administration. And Scott's magnificent hair makes the whole thing resemble a pig with an '80s mullet.

Rafe describes the mascot head as being lined with prosciutto, Moon points out that Sweetmeat clearly skipped leg day, and Lern takes great pleasure in watching Scott attempt to squeeze through the studio doorway.

The best part? Scott decides to eat a beef stick while wearing the costume.

Pork on pork.

It's the sort of decision that makes you realize losing the NFL Pick'em Challenge isn't even Scott's biggest problem.

The crew also previews other potential mascot appearances, including costumes associated with the St. Louis Battlehawks, local restaurants, and other familiar St. Louis favorites.

Somewhere, Fredbird and Louie are watching this unfold and reconsidering their career choices.

Then things get supernatural when a listener emails the show claiming he once had a ghost cuddle him while recovering in a hospital.

According to his account, the mysterious visitor appeared repeatedly until a priest became involved. The listener insists nothing sexual happened, which naturally gives Rizz, Moon, Lern, and Rafe approximately a thousand questions.

Was it a friendly ghost? A dream? A hallucination? Does cuddling count as a relationship? And why does The Rizzuto Show suddenly have enough paranormal dating stories to launch a supernatural matchmaking service?

The crew also remembers a previous listener who claimed to have married and divorced a ghost.

Apparently, even death isn't enough to save some relationships.

With Halloween approaching, the gang gets into costume planning, family parties, and the delicate art of surviving October without embarrassing yourself.

Moon reveals that his house has somehow become the designated gathering place for a group of teenagers, despite nobody officially asking his permission.

Rizz prepares for Halloween festivities, Lern talks costumes, and everybody debates the logistical nightmare of hosting kids who apparently believe the entire neighborhood is their personal event venue.

And speaking of family activities that might require an explanation, Rizz introduces a ranking of America's most common birthdays.

It turns out September is absolutely packed with birthdays, especially between September 8th and September 21st.

The most common date discussed on the show? September 9th.

Naturally, the crew immediately realizes that nine months before September puts conception right around the winter holidays.

Christmas. New Year's Eve. Holiday parties. Mistletoe.

Apparently, December isn't just the season of giving. It's also the season of creating somebody who will eventually need braces.

Things get even stranger when Rizz and Rafe discover that both of their fathers are named Dennis and were born on September 9th.

That's either an incredible coincidence or proof that the universe has been recycling dads.

The gang checks everyone's birthday rankings, investigates the rarest dates, and discusses why holidays like Christmas, New Year's Day, and February 29th appear near the bottom of the list.

It's a fascinating statistical discussion that somehow becomes an investigation into what everybody's parents were doing nine months before their birthday.

You're welcome, Mom and Dad.

Then Rizz brings up a story involving a Canadian couple accused of scamming Taylor Swift fans out of approximately $190,000 by selling Eras Tour tickets that didn't exist.

Fans reportedly paid for seats they never received, with some traveling long distances and spending additional money on flights and hotels before discovering they'd been ripped off.

That brings back a painful memory for Rizz, who nearly lost hundreds of dollars trying to buy Taylor Swift tickets for his daughter.

Rafe helped track down what seemed like a promising deal, but something about the transaction didn't feel right.

The seller couldn't provide convincing proof of the tickets, and thankfully the guys stopped before sending money.

A rare moment of responsible decision-making on The Rizzuto Show.

Please mark your calendars.

Meanwhile, Moon shares his own unbelievably sketchy ticket-buying experience in London, where he purchased a Chelsea soccer ticket through an unfamiliar reseller.

Instead of receiving a normal electronic ticket, Moon was instructed to meet a mystery person at a specific street corner near a mailbox.

Nothing screams legitimate sporting event like standing on a London sidewalk waiting for a stranger to appear with an envelope.

Against all odds, the man actually showed up, handed Moon a ticket, and disappeared.

Even more shocking? The ticket worked.

Moon got into the match, and the rest of the crew got another reminder that his travel adventures are apparently protected by a supernatural force that refuses to let common sense interfere.

The conversation expands into concert ticket bots, resale prices, duplicate tickets, and the increasingly ridiculous process of trying to attend a live event without getting financially destroyed.

Then it's time to celebrate National Chocolate Day, which arrives just before Halloween.

Lern admits she's already been eating from the Halloween candy stash sitting on her dining room table, while Rizz, Moon, and Rafe debate expensive chocolate bars, Dubai chocolate, local St. Louis candy shops, and whether anyone who dislikes chocolate can be trusted.

That discussion leads to one of the day's most unnecessary scientific investigations:

How much chocolate would someone theoretically have to eat to suffer a fatal overdose?

Rafe brings up a calculation suggesting that a 165-pound adult would need to consume approximately 711 regular Hershey's bars to reach a potentially fatal dose of theobromine.

Rizz immediately announces that he always stops at 710.

The gang then starts investigating other things that can become dangerous when consumed in extreme quantities, including water, bananas, and apples.

Because apparently National Chocolate Day needed a toxicology segment.

Please don't test any of these theories. The show has enough bad decisions without the audience trying to break a world record in the candy aisle.

And just when things couldn't get stranger, Chris Kerber, the voice of the St. Louis Blues, joins the show and reveals he's also the president of his neighborhood homeowners association.

Yes. That Chris Kerber.

The same guy who calls Blues games is apparently spending his free time dealing with angry emails about weeds, Christmas decorations, trash cans, and giant metal chickens.

Chris explains his refreshingly sarcastic approach to HOA leadership.

If somebody complains about weeds, he suggests they go pull them.

If somebody complains about Christmas decorations his wife volunteered to install, he offers to let them store and put up the decorations next year.

And when one resident complains about a giant metal rooster in a neighbor's yard, Chris helps arrange for the rooster to be moved into the backyard—with the added possibility of a spotlight aimed toward the complaining neighbor.

That's not neighborhood diplomacy.

That's HOA-level psychological warfare.

The crew also debates a story about an HOA allegedly discouraging full-size Halloween candy bars because other households might feel bad.

Chris makes his position clear: hand out whatever candy you want.

Finally, some leadership this country can get behind.

Of course, Chris also delivers some actual St. Louis Blues hockey analysis, discussing the availability of Blue Note Plus on DirecTV, the challenges of modern sports broadcasting, and the Blues' recent offensive struggles.

After frustrating back-to-back home shutouts, Chris breaks down the team's scoring opportunities, the outstanding opposing goaltending, and what the Blues need to do heading into their games against Boston and Detroit.

So yes, between ghost cuddling, pig costumes, and chocolate overdose calculations, somebody actually discusses professional sports.

We know. We're shocked too.

From King Scott's sweaty mascot humiliation and paranormal relationship mysteries to September birthday statistics, Taylor Swift ticket scams, Halloween candy controversies, and Chris Kerber's neighborhood leadership philosophy, this funny podcast delivers a spectacular mix of weird news, St. Louis comedy, pop culture commentary, and everyday absurdity.

It's the kind of daily entertainment that reminds you the world is full of strange people—and somehow most of them end up being discussed before lunch on 105.7 The Point.

Whether you're a Blues fan, a Swiftie, a Halloween enthusiast, a person who's survived an HOA nightmare, or somebody who simply enjoys hearing King Scott suffer inside a giant pig costume, this funny podcast has something for you.

Hit play, double-check those concert tickets, keep your Halloween candy away from Lern, and remember: if Chris Kerber asks you to move your giant metal rooster, you might want to check where the spotlight is pointing.

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King Scott is trapped inside a pig costume that smells like a deli counter, Rafe is calculating how much chocolate it takes to kill a person, and Chris Kerber is apparently running a neighborhood homeowners association like a sarcastic hockey coach. Welcome to The Rizzuto Show, where even the HOA president has better material than most comedians.

Rizz, Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are back with another funny podcast featuring Halloween candy controversies, bizarre food science, embarrassing mascot punishments, neighborhood drama, and a visit from the voice of the St. Louis Blues, Chris Kerber.

First up, King Scott's NFL Pick'em punishment continues with Mascot Week, and things are already getting disgusting.

Scott is spending the day dressed as Sweetmeat, the giant pig mascot from 105.7 The Point, and the costume has apparently been marinating in years of sweat, promotional appearances, and questionable life choices.

The mascot head smells like salami. The armpits smell like old sweat. And somehow Scott decides the perfect snack to enjoy inside this portable biological experiment is a beef stick.

That's right. Pork on pork.

Rafe, Lern, Moon, and Rizz are understandably horrified, but Scott is committed to completing his punishment. Even if that means spending the morning breathing recycled meat-stick air inside a giant pig head.

Somebody call the health department. Or at least Febreze.

Then the crew celebrates National Chocolate Day, which conveniently falls just before Halloween.

Lern admits she's already been raiding the Halloween candy bowl sitting on her dining room table, and the gang debates whether buying candy early is responsible preparation or simply giving yourself several additional days to eat Butterfingers.

Rizz and Moon discuss expensive gourmet chocolate bars, including the increasingly popular Dubai chocolate, while Lern praises the handmade chocolates from a local St. Louis shop.

Naturally, the conversation turns into a debate over whether it's even possible to dislike chocolate.

According to a poll discussed on the show, a small percentage of people claim they actively hate the stuff. Rafe can't understand it. Moon wants to know whether those people simply had a traumatic chocolate experience. Rizz wonders whether somebody fell into Willy Wonka's chocolate river.

And then somebody brings up baking chocolate.

Remember being a kid, discovering what looked like a secret stash of chocolate in the kitchen, and realizing too late that unsweetened cocoa tastes like crushed dreams?

Rafe certainly does.

But things get even stranger when Rafe looks up how much chocolate someone would theoretically have to eat to suffer a fatal overdose.

The number discussed on the show? Approximately 711 regular Hershey's bars for a 165-pound adult, based on a theoretical calculation involving theobromine.

Rizz immediately announces that he always stops at 710.

The crew starts investigating other things people can consume in dangerous quantities, including water, bananas, and apples. Suddenly, National Chocolate Day has become a completely unnecessary seminar on how not to poison yourself with groceries.

For the record, these are theoretical calculations and not remotely a challenge. Please enjoy your candy like a normal person who doesn't need to consult a toxicologist before dessert.

Then Chris Kerber, the longtime voice of the St. Louis Blues, joins the show for what should be a perfectly normal hockey conversation.

Except Rizz brings up a story about a homeowners association allegedly discouraging residents from handing out full-size Halloween candy bars because it might make other neighbors feel bad.

And that's when Chris drops an incredible revelation.

He's the president of his own homeowners association.

Not just a member. The actual president.

Suddenly, the man who calls Blues games for a living is explaining how he manages neighborhood complaints, angry emails, Christmas decorations, overgrown bushes, and residents who apparently believe the HOA exists to solve every minor inconvenience in their lives.

Chris reveals that his leadership philosophy is remarkably simple: if you're going to complain about something, maybe consider helping fix it.

Weeds growing in the cul-de-sac? Go pull them.

Don't like the Christmas decorations his wife volunteered to put up? Congratulations! You're welcome to store them and decorate next year.

Sending an angry email in all capital letters? Don't be surprised when President Kerber responds in the exact same style.

It's the kind of neighborhood management strategy that probably wouldn't survive a corporate leadership seminar, but apparently works wonders when dealing with people who have too much free time and strong opinions about decorative wreaths.

And then comes the greatest HOA story of them all.

A neighbor has an enormous metal rooster in the front yard, and other residents keep complaining about it.

Chris convinces the homeowner to move the giant chicken into the backyard. But there's a catch.

He offers to buy a spotlight so the rooster can be illuminated directly toward the yard of the neighbor who complained the most.

That's not conflict resolution.

That's psychological warfare with lawn ornaments.

Rafe immediately decides Chris should be running the entire city of St. Louis. Potholes? Grab a shovel. Neighborhood complaints? Try being useful. Halloween candy restrictions? Absolutely not.

President Kerber makes it clear that people should hand out whatever size candy bars they want.

Democracy has spoken. And democracy wants the king-size Snickers.

Of course, the conversation eventually returns to hockey.

Chris discusses Blue Note Plus becoming available on DirecTV, explaining some of the challenges involved in modern sports broadcasting and regional television agreements.

Rizz is thrilled that he can finally turn on the channel and watch Blues hockey without jumping through additional hoops.

The crew also digs into the St. Louis Blues' recent scoring struggles, including back-to-back home shutouts and a frustrating game against Montreal in which the Blues generated plenty of offensive opportunities but couldn't solve the opposing goaltender.

Chris explains why the team's effort wasn't necessarily as bad as the final score suggested, discusses the importance of creating consistent scoring chances, and looks ahead to upcoming games against Boston and Detroit.

So yes, this funny podcast actually contains some legitimate hockey analysis.

We were surprised, too.

From King Scott sweating inside a suspiciously fragrant pig costume to chocolate overdose math, Halloween candy arguments, and Chris Kerber's unexpected career as a neighborhood dictator—sorry, president—this episode delivers the perfect combination of St. Louis sports, weird news, sarcastic humor, and morning radio nonsense.

Whether you're a Blues fan, a Halloween candy enthusiast, somebody who's survived an HOA nightmare, or just a person who enjoys watching King Scott suffer through another ridiculous punishment, this funny podcast has plenty to keep you entertained.

Hit play, enjoy your Halloween candy responsibly, and remember: if your neighbor puts an eight-foot metal rooster in the backyard, there's a decent chance Chris Kerber helped pay for the spotlight.

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Ever wonder why everybody seems to have a birthday in September? Apparently, the holidays are a lot more festive than we realized. Add a Taylor Swift ticket scam, a suspicious soccer-ticket handoff in London, and an Instagram algorithm obsessed with shark attacks, and you've got another perfectly normal morning on The Rizzuto Show.

Rizz, Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are back with another funny podcast packed with weird news, embarrassing family revelations, celebrity gossip, rock music, Halloween horror, and the kind of conversations that make you wonder whether anybody in this studio has ever successfully completed a background check.

First up, why are September birthdays so ridiculously common?

Rizz discovers a birthday ranking showing that 12 of the 15 most common birthdays fall between September 8th and September 21st, with September 9th taking the number-one spot.

Naturally, the crew immediately starts doing some very uncomfortable calendar math.

Nine months before September? That's right. December. Christmas. New Year's Eve. Holiday parties. Mistletoe. People making decisions that eventually require buying diapers.

And things get even weirder when Rizz and Rafe realize their fathers are both named Dennis and share the same September 9th birthday.

That's an adorable coincidence until you start thinking about what their grandparents were doing around the holidays.

The gang also examines the rarest birthdays, including February 29th, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and other major holidays. Everyone starts checking their own birthday rankings, and Moon discovers he's apparently a limited-edition human being.

At least according to the calendar.

Then Rizz brings up a story about a Canadian couple who scammed Taylor Swift fans out of approximately $190,000 by selling concert tickets that didn't exist.

The scheme involved fans paying for promised Eras Tour tickets, only to discover that nothing was waiting in their inboxes when the concerts arrived.

That brings back some uncomfortable memories for Rizz, who nearly lost hundreds of dollars while trying to score Taylor Swift tickets for his daughter.

Rafe had helped track down what sounded like a promising deal: two available seats, a believable price, and a story about kids who supposedly couldn't attend.

Unfortunately, the only thing missing was proof that the tickets existed.

Thankfully, they caught the red flags before sending money.

Meanwhile, Moon shares his own wildly suspicious ticket-buying adventure in London, where he purchased a Chelsea soccer ticket through an unfamiliar reseller and was instructed to meet a stranger on a street corner near a mailbox.

Nothing says legitimate sporting event like waiting for a mystery man to appear with an envelope.

Against all odds, the guy actually showed up, handed Moon a ticket, and disappeared. Even more shockingly, the ticket worked.

Moon got to watch the match, and the crew got another reminder that his survival instincts are apparently powered by blind optimism.

The conversation continues into the absolute nightmare of concert ticket bots and resale prices, as Lern discusses a Garth Brooks concert sale in Kansas City that was reportedly overwhelmed by automated ticket buyers.

Rizz and the gang debate whether it's time to bring back old-school box office sales, physical tickets, and the ancient tradition of actually standing in line like a human being.

Remember when buying concert tickets was merely inconvenient instead of requiring a cybersecurity team and a second mortgage?

Then it's time for Lern's Crap on Celebrities, where things get wonderfully ridiculous.

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett reads Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven for Halloween, inspiring the crew to revisit their encounters with Metallica, including Lern and Rafe meeting Kirk and Robert Trujillo, and Rizz's interview with James Hetfield.

Moon and Rizz also tease the unboxing of an extremely rare Gibson guitar, while the gang revisits Metallica's famously uncomfortable documentary Some Kind of Monster.

There's also a new KISS farewell-tour documentary to discuss, which naturally leads to the crew remembering Paul Stanley's legendary ability to turn an emotional concert moment into something wildly inappropriate.

It's a talent. Possibly not one anybody should attempt to develop.

The celebrity conversation keeps rolling with Lamar Odom joining OnlyFans, Crystal Hefner's comments about Jon Lovitz at the Playboy Mansion, and the gang's opinions about Barry Keoghan's cosmetic skin-tightening treatment.

Lern also covers the entertainment headlines surrounding Danny Masterson and Christina Applegate, with the crew reacting to the stories and the serious issues behind them.

Then Halloween takes over as the gang dives into horror movies inspired by real events.

From The Amityville Horror and The Conjuring to The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Fire in the Sky, Jaws, and Open Water, the crew debates which terrifying stories become even worse when somebody tells you they were inspired by real life.

That leads Moon to reveal a disturbing problem with his social media feed.

Instagram will not stop showing him shark attack videos.

Every time he opens the app, apparently another shark has decided to ruin somebody's afternoon.

Rizz suggests telling the algorithm he's not interested. Lern recommends resetting his recommendations. But Moon keeps watching, which is probably why Instagram thinks he's personally applying for a job as shark food.

And he's not the only one with a bizarre feed.

Rafe is following a guy attempting to ride a jet ski to Alaska. Rizz is watching a man kayak the Mississippi River and another guy deliberately testing questionable Chinese buffets. Lern has discovered that Big Terry's Instagram algorithm is essentially an endless buffet of hot dogs, trucks, and jokes that would make a middle schooler proud.

Some people get cooking tutorials. Some people get inspirational quotes.

The Rizz Show crew gets sharks, food poisoning, and hot dogs.

Throw in St. Louis history, the anniversary of the Gateway Arch's completion, fundraising for Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, and King Scott still enduring his increasingly fragrant mascot punishment, and you've got another funny podcast that somehow covers the entire spectrum of human experience without becoming even slightly more mature.

From holiday baby booms and fake Taylor Swift tickets to Metallica memories, celebrity chaos, and terrifying social media rabbit holes, this funny podcast proves that the internet is a strange place—but the Rizzuto Show studio might be stranger.

Hit play, check your birthday ranking, and remember: if a stranger tells you to meet him by a mailbox for concert tickets, maybe ask a few more questions first. Unless you're Moon. Apparently, that works out just fine.

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