America Won't Shut Up

From the redwood forest, to the gulf stream waters, it seems, this week, no one in America can keep quiet about how much they love being quiet. To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll sit down with quietness expert, Henley Menley, who teaches a class on the importance of quietness called, "Shh … Quiet Now." After that we'll talk to professional quiet person, Selena Gomez-Adams. Trust us, both of these guys have plenty to say about not saying much. As always, we'll scan the week's twitter trends, dig into the headlines, and we'll once again have a field piece from reporter, Taylor Moore. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week's episode stars Dan Chamberlain (twitter.com/amfmpm) and Halle Kiefer (twitter.com/hallekiefer). If you're on tumblr, you probably know these two. And if not, hey that's OK, thanks for listening to our show anyway.

All across the nation, people are pouring a glass of that cold white stuff and drinking it down. This week, we'll sit down to chat with Commerce Banks, the man with the world's strongest bones. He has an interesting story, you'll definitely want to hear. After that, we'll talk with a very tiny, young girl who has been stricken with one of the most severe cases of lactose intolerance ever recorded, Gammy Flash-droids. Of course, we'll dive head first into the twitter trends and our nation's headlines, and we'll once again be paid a visit by our good friend, Hank Schlitz, aka The Befuddler. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week, on America Won't Shut Up! This week's episode stars Jim Santangeli (twitter.com/jimsantangeli) and Leslie Meisel (twitter.com/lesliemeisel). Hopefully, you already know who these two are, but if not, we recommend typing their names into your search engine of choice. You won't be disappointed.

From coast to coast, everyone is thanking their lucky stars this week, for the things they have in their life. On the show, we talk to the most grateful woman in the world, Hallelujah Finger, whose new book, "My Husband Exploded and I'm Thankful for It," is sure to be something you'll be thankful for very soon. After that, we'll talk to the founder of the Church of Thanksgiving, Reverend Vance LeBeaux. Who, despite his controversial teachings, we're grateful to have on the show. Of course, we're also happy to be paid a visit from our good friend and tech columnist for Parade Magazine, Gadget Guru, Dermitt Countertop. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week, on America Won't Shut Up! This week's episode stars Diana Kolsky (twitter.com/dianimalk) and Murf Meyer (twitter.com/murfmeyer). Be sure to check out their great new podcast, Menage a Trois at Menageatroisradio.com

From the CN Tower to the NBA's Raptors, this week, Americans everywhere are falling in love with easily one of the top three Canadian cities, Toronto! On this week's show, we talk to a Toronto denier and founding member of the activist group TiT (Toronto Isn't True), whose controversial opinions are sure to angry some listeners, Larry Byurd. After that, to hopefully provide a more positive perspective, we'll sit down with real-life Torontonian, Margeax Shoehorse. Of course, we'll also check out twitter and the news, plus, we're paid a visit from our good friend and Travel Writer for here2there.biz, Willard Zilch. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week, on America Won't Shut Up! This week's episode stars John Haskell (twitter.com/johnwhaskell) and Elaine Meyer (twitter.com/emeyer5). John is a writer for Late Night with Jimmy and Elaine Meyer is like, the best. Be sure to Google both of them on Bing.com.

Use your noodle and get on board already, because this week, people all across the nation are having a heaping helping of the deliciously wet, sloppy treat, known as spaghetti! To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to a stock boy at Bed, Bags and Beyond and self-proclaimed "spaghexpert," Phillip Sghetii. He's here to teach us the ins and outs of this long, thing noodle. Of course, we'll also take a look into our spaghetti futures as we chat with world-famous Spaghetti Psychic, Jella Star. Also on this week's show, Jason partakes in the delicious pasta treat, we learn that Pat's two girls are amazing spaghetti chefs, and we're paid a visit from the tech columnist at Parade Magazine, Gadget Guru, Dermitt Countertop. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters: this week, on America Won't Shut Up! This week's episode stars Benjamin Apple (@benjaminapple) and Veronica Osorio (@vaov). Benjamin is a writer for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Veronica's new web series, Kate's Craft Corner is currently the best thing on the internet. Be sure to search for both of them on youtube. You won't regret it. Follow us on twitter: @thejasonflowers, @pratobrien, @taylordotbiz or you can follow the show @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup And PLEASE email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

From tiny smooches to big, wet french ones, this week, people will not stop blabbing about putting lips together with another human being. To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to the Founder of NKOTB (No Kissing on the Bouche) and anti-kissing advocate, Lissa Braxton. Also this hour, we'll talk to Brad Garreth, who fronts a Kiss cover band, only this band of men covers famous movie kisses and not the music of the similarly-named rock band. Also on this week's show, Jason and his wife don't kiss as much as they used to, Pat's two daughters kiss each other, but not like that, and we're paid yet another visit from our good friend who you know as Hank Schlitz, but we, of course, know him only as The BeFuddler. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters: this week, on America Won't Shut Up! This week's episode stars Jamie Lee (@thejamielee) and Dan Black (@dblackattack). You can find Dan performing at the UCB Theatre in NYC, with his group Death by Roo Roo. Jamie, of course, is a stand-up comedian who you can soon find on MTV's Girl Code, which premieres April 23rd at 10:30 after Awkward. Check. It. Out. Follow us on twitter: @thejasonflowers, @pratobrien, @taylordotbiz or you can follow the show @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup And PLEASE email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

It seems everybody in these red, white and blue 50 states is gettin' hammered and talking about it. So for this week's show we guzzled down a few pints, pounded down a couple shots and turned on the mics, because we're nothing if not journalists. To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to rising internet sensation, Melinda Kanteloupe. Melinda became a celebrity after a video of her being drunk hit the internet and now she's a big teen star. But she's really just sooo pretty, so we're just gonna keep asking her about that. Later in the show, we invite House Rep. Clarence Booth from Alabama into the studio. Booth, as you know is an anti-drinking advocate, who believes drunk people shouldn't be allowed to get married. Boo!!!!! Also on this week's show, Jason quietly files for divorce, Pat holds hands with a future Senator and we're paid a visit from our BFF, the always great, Gadget Guru Dermitt Countertop. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters: this week, on America Won't Shut Up! This week's episode stars Abbi Jacobson (@abbijacobson) and Ilana Glazer (@ilazer). Be sure to check out their great web series Broad City, which is coming to Comedy Central in 2014. For now, you can catch Broad City Live each month at the UCB Theatre in NYC. Their next show is April 10th. Now we're going to go take a nap. Follow us on twitter: @thejasonflowers, @pratobrien, @taylordotbiz or you can follow the show @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup And please email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

People all across the nation are going to restaurants, ordering fajitas and then when the sizzling, fajita plate arrives at their table, they are being warned that it is too hot! In the long, storied history of this show, we've never seen a fad so widespread or so delicious! To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to a waiter at Ruby Tuesday's, Flip Wilson. Flip was recently named employee of the month and has become quite the celebrity because of his unique ability to warn people that their fajita plate is still hot. And then later in the show, we chat with the founder of FajitaFreedom.ca, Jody Foster. Jody opposes cautioning people for anything and is not the famous movie star. Also on this week's show, Jason overtips, Pat endangers his children (but in a fun way), and, our good friend, The Befuddler stops by carrying a giant sack of puzzles and riddles for us and you, the listeners at home. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters: this week, on America Won't Shut Up! This week's episode stars Ryan Williams (@capnryan) and Karin Hammerberg (@karilouhamm). Be sure to check out their sketch comedy videos on Youtube by typing "The Jackets" into the search bar right there at the top of the page. Follow us on twitter: @thejasonflowers, @pratobrien, @taylordotbiz or you can follow the show @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup And please email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

When it comes to buying shoes, America can't stop at just one. Nope. They're going to the store, buying one pair and then the next. Two pairs for the price of two, or if they're on sale, slightly less. Now that's a deal nobody can pass up, right? So it would seem, as this week, America just will not shut up about buying a second pair of the same shoes! To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to shoe enthusiast, Abe Lewish Hatrick. Abe is addicted to buying a second pair of the same shoes and is here to tell his remarkable, heartbreaking story. Later in the show, we talk to Jimmy, who's been buying the same pair of shoes since the 9th grade, an unofficial Guiness world record. Also on this week's show, Jason buys some new sneaks, we learn Pat's girls have their daddy wrapped around their finger, and reporter Taylor Moore takes a look at how this trend is affecting the financial landscape in our new segment, Market Report. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! This week's episode stars Steve Soroka (@steve_soroka) and Dan McInerney (@BigDannySmack). You can see Steve performing at both the UCB Theatre and The Pit in NYC and you can hear Dan every week on his show, The Story Song Podcast. They are both very nice men. Follow us on twitter: @thejasonflowers, @pratobrien or you can follow the show @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup And please email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

All across the country, people are driving through, walking in and scarfing down their favorite meals, as America goes absolutely crazy for a newly rediscovered, hot, cool, fast food restaurant, McDonald's. Chicken McNuggets? Yes, please! Big Macs? I sure ain't sayin' no. Supersized fries? Girl, pass those over here! To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to a McDonald's concierge, Mr. Evelyn Rothchild. Evelyn works directly with many of Hollywood's hottest stars, and it's his job to know what McDonald's items they need for any and every occasion. Later in the show, we talk to the President of Hoagland Family Grease Farm, McDonald's largest grease supplier, Medium Hoagland. Medium talks to us about where grease comes from, but perhaps says a bit too much. Also on this week's show, Jason explains the Shamrock Shake, Pat counts to a trillion, and we introduce a brand new celebrity gossip segment, with our good friend, Vivian Queequeg. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! This week's episode stars Matt Fisher (@fishermatt) and Caitlin Bitzegaio (@caitorade). Search for both them on the internet and you'll find lots of neat stuff, including katiefisherday.org. CHECK IT OUT! Follow us on twitter: @thejasonflowers, @pratobrien or you can follow the show @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

This week, America won't shut up about tits! That's right, America is just buzzing about this hot, new trend that we know as, well, tits. From shopping malls, to office complexes, people can't get enough tits. Tits are a thing and people are talking about them, that's for sure. To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to a specialist in the field of Tits, Tittery and Tittography, Dr. Roberto Squeef. Dr. Squeef knows tits inside and out and is here to talk clinically about why he's pursued a career in tits. Later in the show, we talk to a Tit Doctor at Josh Hopkins University, Dr. Brooke Demento. Many say that Dr. Demento's recent work is the genesis for the recent increased interest in tits. So, thank you Tit Doctor Demento. Also on this week's show, Jason is lost as he has to throw a tit-themed party for his sister-in-law, Pat remembers there being at least some tits back when he was in high school, and we're paid yet another wonderful visit from our good friend, Hank Schlitz, aka The Befuddler. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Eliot Glazer (@eliotglazer) and Halle Kiefer (@hallekiefer). Be sure to check out Eliot's web series, Eliot's Sketchpad and Halle's monthly standup show, The Dog & Pony Show. Not only will these things make you laugh, but they'll also make your nipples hard. Follow us on twitter: @thejasonflowers, @pratobrien or you can follow the show @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

Make no bones about it, America loves skeletons! More than Beyonce, Russian meteors, or even The 2013 Academy Awards, it seems skeletons are the one thing people just can't get enough of this week. From buying bones online to digging up your loved ones, everyone is getting on board, as this bone-chilling trend sweeps the nation! Of course, not everyone is so hot on this hot, new trend, so we invited into the studio, Ram Pamphlet. Ram, is a skeleton denier who recently founded SAG (Skeletons are Garbage), an organization that believes that skeletons and bones do not exist, even within the human body. Later in the show, we talk to a skeleton. Also on this week's show, Pat and Jason discuss their love of Bones the TV show, a loved one passes away, and we're paid another visit from our good friend and technology columnist at Parade Magazine, Gadget Guru Dermitt Countertop. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Aaron Burdette (@aaronburdette) and Kathy Salerno (@kpartyawesome). Be sure to check them out on twitter, because it will bring happiness to your life. Follow us on twitter: @thejasonflowers, @pratobrien or you can follow the show @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

You may remember her from all of her many classic films, or you may only remember a large handful of them, but there's no doubt in anyone's mind, that this week, you're busting out the DVDs, scanning through your Netflix queues, and flipping through those basic cable lineups to watch and enjoy the films of the great film actress, Kristy Swanson. To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to Tom Corn, whose syndicated movie column, "Hot Buttered Tom Corn," is both wildly popular and extremely informative. Of course, as a film expert, he's here to let us know just what makes both Kristy and her films so great. After that, we'll chat with mother of two, Tricia Earwood. Now believe it or not, but Tricia isn't entirely sure who Kristy Swanson is ... I know, I know ... it's OK, she has a condition and she's here to tell us about it. Also on this week's show, Pat and Jason talk "Vampire Slaying," we "Chase" down this week's hot twitter trends, plus a little "Higher Learning" as our producer Taylor Moore files another terrific field piece. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Dan Chamberlain (@amfmpm) and Bridey Elliott (@brideylee). Be sure to check them out on twitter if you're near a computer or a mobile phone device. Follow us on twitter: @thejasonflowers, @pratobrien or you can follow the show @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

It seems you can't go anywhere these days without someone talking about windows. At Homes, in houses, near offices and other places, everyone in America is opening them up, sticking their head out and taking a look at this hot new trend, where if you can't seem through it, it's a just a wall. To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to a Windows Expert from Vision & Pain, Isadora Vindolph. From the frame to the glass, she's got it all covered. After that, we'll chat with Blake Levine. You may know Blake, as a former salesman for Kapital Kurtain, but you definitely know him as an outspoken window opponent. He's hear to talk why, he believes, this trend is destroying our great nation. Also on the show, we're paid another visit from our good friend, Hank Schlitz, aka The BeFuddler, we dive into the scary teenage craze of "paning, and, as always, we take a look through the glass at this week's hot twitter trends. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Cathryn Mudon (@itsmudon) and Connor Ratliff (@connorratliff). Be sure to check out their great webseries, "I'm Too Fragile For This" available for viewing on the internet. Follow us on twitter: @thejasonflowers, @pratobrien or you can follow the show @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

Have someplace your planning to meet a small or large group of family or friends? Then I'm sure you're already planning to get there super early and use your coat, jacket, or lady blazer to save one, two or even seven chairs as people everywhere are just gab, gabbin' away about this fun activity! To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to the world record holder for the most seats save with one jacket, Dorian Williams. Dorian, of course, is currently facing numerous cheating accusations, and may soon be forced to resign from the charitable organization he co-founded. We'll then talk to the founder of Sitizens Against Saving Seats (SASS), and advocate for saving seat restrictions, Josh Pigg. Josh has a quite a heartbreaking story to tell. You won't want to miss it. This week's episode also features another visit from our Gadget Guru, and Parade Magazine's technology columnist, Dermitt Countertop. If you haven't already bought a new seat saving jacket, this is the place to find a whole handful of great, sleeved options. As always, we'll have a look at this week's headlines, talk at length about people who won't just go find another seat, and, of course, music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Shaun Diston and James Dwyer. Shaun (@shaundiston) would love for you to check out his podcast, The Shauncast, available on iTunes. James (@jamesbdwyer) doesn't really have a strong opinion either way when it comes to whether or not you check out The Shauncast. Follow us on twitter: @thejasonflowers, @pratobrien or you can follow the show @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com