The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds
All Things Comedy
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds picks a subject from history and examine it
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Dec 15, 2020 • 1h 17min
460 - Rick Gellert's Venus II
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine inventor Rick Gellert's Venus 2SourcesTour DatesRedbubble MerchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 8, 2020 • 1h 29min
459 - Sir Walter Raleigh
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine Sir Walter Raleigh. SourcesTour DatesRedbubble MerchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dec 2, 2020 • 1h 15min
458 - Bloody Williamson
Dive into the chaotic history of Williamson County, Illinois, where humor meets the dark past. Explore bizarre feuds involving local gangsters and the KKK, and the tumultuous Prohibition era filled with shootouts. Hear about miners' struggles against exploitation, marked by violent strikes and unionization efforts. This wild narrative intertwines quirky anecdotes with serious themes, revealing how the absurdities of the past reflect ongoing societal issues today. Laugh through the chaos while uncovering unsettling truths.
Nov 24, 2020 • 1h 10min
457 - Charles Morse
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine businessman Charles MorseSourcesTour DatesRedbubble MerchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 18, 2020 • 1h 30min
456 - Scott Walker - Reverse Dollop
Comedians Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony examine Scott Walker and FoxconnSourcesTour DatesRedbubble MerchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nov 11, 2020 • 1h 21min
455 - The Frog Man
Dive into the bizarre story of Albert Broell, who claimed Polish nobility and turned a frog obsession into a dubious business. The hosts explore his outlandish claims of military heroics, integrating dubious medical practices, and the creation of American Bullfrog Industries. Amid the Great Depression, Broell's canned frog products became a questionable hit. Discover his wild marketing tips, the nationwide frog craze, and the eventual legal troubles that followed. It’s a ribbiting tale of ambition, absurdity, and the environment!
Nov 3, 2020 • 1h 17min
454 - Albert Parsons
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine anarchist Albert Parsons.SourcesTour datesRedbubble MerchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 27, 2020 • 1h 26min
453 - Abbie Hoffman - Part Three
Comedians discuss Abbie Hoffman's legal battles, extreme plastic surgery desires, life in hiding, environmental activism, prison incidents, post-incarceration adventures, leftist beliefs, and stand-up show promotions.
Oct 20, 2020 • 1h 17min
452 - Abbie Hoffman - Part Two
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine Abbie Hoffman and the trial of the Chicago 7SourcesTour DatesRedbubble MerchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 14, 2020 • 1h 31min
451 - Abbie Hoffman - Part One
The podcast discusses the childhood and rebellious behavior of activist Abbie Hoffman, as well as his involvement in illegal activities and aspiration to go to college. The conversation also explores standing up against deception to bring about change, the debate on protest vs riot, and personal life events. There are humorous anecdotes about a man named Brandice and discussions about Abby Hoffman's use of television to communicate his opposition to materialistic society. The chapter concludes with a discussion on a flag desecration arrest and controversies surrounding patriotism.
