America Won't Shut Up

Be it friends, family, lovers, business associates, or even telemarketers, when you need to talk to someone, what better way than to pick up a receiver and briefly chit chat about the weather or local sports team before eventually getting to the point? The answer: No better way. Whether it's for 5 seconds or 5 hours, it seems, this week, no one can stop talking About Talking On the Phone! To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to one of the most influential voices in 21st-century communication, Peyton Parker. Peyton, of course, is the inventor of the popular iPhone and we're very excited to talk to him about his exciting life and career. After that, we'll talk to Bethany Frankel. Bethany, as you may know, is the world record holder for the longest phone conversation in history. It goes without saying, but this girl loves to talk on the phone! This week's episode also features a field piece from our producer, Taylor Moore. Taylor will be hitting the streets to see if he, himself, can make a phone call. Can it be that easy, or is there more to this trend than meets the eye? Also on the show, we'll also have a look at this week's headlines, talk at length about the white pages, and, of course, music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Zhubin Parang and Halle Kiefer. Zhubin (@zhubinparang) is writer for the Daily Show and can be seen around town drinking various diet sodas. Halle (@hallekiefer) hosts the monthy Dog & Pony Show at the UCB East in NYC. As of press time, no word on her soda preference. 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

They come in literally thousands of colors, styles, washes and cuts, but that's neither here, nor there. Get out of here, ultra-slim fit! Stay back, acid wash! That's right, this week, America Won't Shut Up About Regular, Plain Jeans! To get to the bottom of this trend, we go right to the top of the fashion food chain and talk to the Editor-and-Chief of Clothes Magazine, Beth Foliage. She's a true trendchaser, but more importantly, a trendsetter. Later in the show, we meet a "Regular, T-shirt and Jeans Kind of Guy," when we sit down with the very modest, Dave or Billy. He likes his jeans like he likes his coffee, whatever you're having is fine. This weeks' episode also features a visit from our good friend, and professional puzzlemaster, Hank Schlitz, aka The Befuddler. He's got some great denim riddles to get you through flu season. Of course, we'll also take a look at this week's headlines, talk extensively about pockets, and 6 or 7 other things, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Kate Riley and Brandon Gulya (@bgulya). Brandon would love for you to check out his sketch comedy team, Stone Cold Fox, Friday nights at NYC's UCB Theatre. Kate would love to know why you all think twitter is so great. 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

They're incredible. They're edible. They're imbued with an inner layer of thin albumin. Of course, you already know all of this, because this week, America Won't Shut Up About Eggs! To get to the bottom of this trend, we cracked open a few shells and sat down with Nicholas Cicello. Believe it or not, but somehow Nicholas has made a living out of carrying around that one egg you take home for the weekend in your 8th grade Home Ec class. We'll grill him about what that's like. Also, in the studio today is Hollywood Actor, Lester Hunt. As you may or may not have heard, Lester spent a good deal of time as an egg preparing for his new film, "In Utero" which opens in theatres everywhere this Fry-day. This weeks' episode also features a visit from our good friend, and resident gadget guru, Dermitt Countertop, who has plenty of gizmos to show, and shove, into our egg-hungry mouths. We'll also take a look at this week's headlines, talk extensively about marriage, and so many much more, including music from Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Chris Gethard (@chrisgethard) and Murf Meyer (@murfmeyer). Be sure to watch The Chris Gethard Show online every week at thechrisgethardshow.com. You can follow the comedy-stylings of Murf by calling him up and saying "hey, what are you up to tonight?" or by visiting thedependablefelons.com. (Pretty sure that's a website.) 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

Why don't you stay the evening? Kick back and watch the TV and I'll fix a little something to eat, because this week, America Won't Shut Up about that Paula Cole song that wasn't the theme to Dawson's Creek. To get to the bottom of this trend, we did all the laundry, while you paid all the bills. Also, we sit down with Patra Kull, the leader of a the Goners, a well-known "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" fan group. In addition to being one of the song's biggest fans, we circle around the idea that maybe she knows more than she's letting on. Then, later in the show, we talk to John "Dusty" Dirt, who is, well, a cowboy. We ask him, "Hey man, where'd you go?" This weeks' episode also features a field piece from our producer Taylor, who hits the streets to find out just what is making this song so popular in the new Willienium. All that and so much more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Beth Appel (@bethappel) and Dan Black (@dblackattack). You can find both of them online, in stores and in your hearts. Follow us on twitter: @thejasonflowers, @pratobrien or follow show @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

Tis the season to decorate that ol' pine and then throw it on the curb. That's right, the hottest trend in America this week is noneother than tossin' out that ol' tannenbaum. To get to the bottom of this trend, we sit down with Donald, the friendly neighborhood garbagman. No one's busier than Donald these days, but with great success come some unfortunate side effects. Then, later in the show, we speak to one of the world's strongest advocates for deceased trees, when we talk to Cat Eyebrows. Be sure to tune in, because things do not necessarily go as planned, but hey, that's radio. This weeks' episode also features a visit from our good friend, and Parade Magazine's technology columnist, Dermitt Countertop. He's here to show us a few cool new tricks and toys to help throw out your Christmas tree this year.Of course, once again we take a look at this week's news, and, as always, our twitter trend check-in of the week. All that and more than you can fit in a stocking, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Rob Michael Hugel (@robmichaelhugel) and Shannon Coffey (@coffeys). You can find them both on the internet making videos separately and together. They are great. Don't believe me? Bing dot com it.  Follow us on twitter: @thejasonflowers, @pratobrien or the show @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

Wanna look like a stud? Well, try getting one of them. This week, America Won't Shut Up about Earrings for Men. And why should they? To get to the bottom of this trend and figure out just why it's so great, we sit down with cool guy, Lou Del Mar. Lou is a man who gets an earring every ten years, and man is he cool. Then, later in the show, we talk to international ear model, Brian Lunk. Brian travels the world wearing earrings. Aren't you excited to learn more. This weeks' episode also features a visit from our good friend Hank Schlitz, aka The Befuddler, here with puzzles and riddles for Pat and Jason to solve about Earrings for Men. We take a look at this week's news, and, of course, our twitter trend check-in of the week. All that and so much more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Dom Manzolillo (@DomManzolillo) and Zack Poitras (@bigzackpoitras). Follow them both on twitter, because they would probably follow you if you asked. Follow us on twitter: @thejasonflowers, @pratobrien Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

Nobody likes soda from bottles anymore. It's gross. It's yucky. We hate it. And so do you. Cans are the best. Done. Simple. Case closed. This season, you don't want to be caught dead drinking anything but soda from a can. But to figure out just where this trend came from and where exactly where it's headed, we sit down with a soda can designer from the world-famous, Cannotive, as we talk to Lorainne Cole. In addition to being a designer, Lorraine is a bit of a historian on soda cans and boy, do we have questions. Then, later in the show, we talk to talk to probably the biggest opponent of soda from cans, Gregory Binch. Gregory, as you probably know, is the founder of Soda Cant, an activist group fighting for other forms of soda containment. Also on this week's show, we're paid another visit from Parade Magazine's gadget guru, and our good friend, Dermot Countertop. Dermot has a lot of great things to show us, we just hope there's enough time. Plus, Pat and Jason mention their family members. All that and so much more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Moujan Zolfaghari (@zolfatron) and Arthur Meyer (@arthurmeyer13). You can watch videos from Moujan's group Horse+Horse at horseplushorse.tumblr.com. Alongside John Haskell, Arthur can be seen performing in the comedy group Two Fun Men. Search for them on the internet. You can search for anything on the internet. It's really great. Follow us on twitter @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

Ricky Martin said it best when he sang, "Nobody wants to be lonely." And someone else said it best when they were like, "Nobody wants to split the cable bill less than three ways." And this week, everyone finally put two and two together and now just keeps on talking about how great it is to share your home with someone else. And also someone else. To really get to the bottom of this trend, we sit down with a trailblazer in his field, professional third roommate, Cutter McGraw. We talk to Cutter about what it really takes to be whoever someone else needs you to be. Then, later in the show, we talk to blogger, Denise Richardson. Denise runs the popular advice blog, Fourway.com, which gives tips and tricks on how to have a three-way with your two roommates. Also on this week's show, we discuss Jonathan Franzen's new book, It Takes Three, with our culture critic and Professor of Studies at Loyola University, Teeny Walthers. All that and more, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Michael Hartney (@MichaelHartney) and Halle Kiefer (@HalleKiefer). You can see Michael perform every month as a member of the UCB sketch team, The Prom. Halle can be found spreading awesomeness on the internet at hallekiefer.tumblr.com. Both of them also do numerous other things. Google it. Follow us on twitter @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

Whether it's stopping by a coworker's house to meet their new dog, or hanging out with your mother-in-law for the better part of a weekend, this week, America Won't Shut About Visiting! To get to the bottom of this trend, we have a very special treat and a radio first. Jason's old friend, Gary Sneeze, drops by to just visit the studio. We ask him what it's like, what he's up to and whether we can get him anything. Then, later in the show, we're very excited to get to talk to a Professor of Visiting at SUNY Colorado, Vurt Magiq. Also on this week's show, Pat and Jason discuss their favorite hard candies and we're paid a visit from our favorite professional puzzler, Hank Schlitz, aka The Befuddler. And as always, we take a look at this week's top stories and twitter trends. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters. Our guests this week are Andrew Law (@lawslawblog) and Casey Jost (@caseyjost). Be sure to check out Andrew's upcoming webseries, I Law New York. Casey Jost, of course, hosts "Foolin' Around with Casey Jost" the first Sunday of every month at The Pit in NYC. Follow us on twitter @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

Trends come and go. Obviously, it's the very definition of a trend. This week's biggest trend for some reason is Not Helping. You want to know more? Go ask someone else. I'm certainly not gonna help. Kidding! Just listen to this week's episode! (See what we did there?) To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll first sit down with Rat DeLogan, though we're not sure how much good that will do, as he's recently been named the least helpful man in the country. Then, later in the show, we'll learn about the popular reverse-charity, the Not Gonna Help Ya Cross, as we talk to it's President and CEO, Philly Seedy. Also on this week's show, Pat and Jason refuse to help each other host the show. We're blessed with another visit from Parade Magazine's technology columnist, and our resident Gadget Guru, Dermot Countertop. And as always, we take a look at this week's top stories and twitter trends. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters. Our guests this week are Dan Klein (@danklein_is_fat) and Kelly Hudson (@citizenhudson). You can learn more about both of them rather easily by typing their name into an internet search engine. America Won't Shut Up proudly endorses both google and bing. If you rather not do that, check out their webseries Rejected Pitches on the Above Average Youtube channel and be sure to check out fudsmenu.com to learn more about whatever that is. Follow us on twitter @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

Since the dawn of time, if you wanted to be cool, you smoked cigarettes. Unfortunately, over the last couple decades, some people and doctors convinced us that smoking is somehow NOT cool. This week, America finally said, "We're ready to smoke again! Smoking is Cool! AND THAT'S A FACT!" To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll first sit down with smoking historian and author of the new book, "Smoke: A People's History of Smoking," Professor Emeritus at Darmouth College, Nathan Garbage-Trash. Then, later in the show, we'll talk to teacher, mother, blogger and an expert on the art of picking up smoking again, Carlotta Craig. Also on this week's show, Jason shares some of his many past attempts at being cool, while Pat talks about his decision to not let his four-year-old daughter smoke. Of course, we have another visit from our puzzling friend, The Befuddler. And as always, we take a look at this week's top stories and twitter trends. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week, on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Arthur Meyer (@arthurmeyer13) and Carlotta Craig (marlboromom.blogspot.com). Arthur is a writer on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon which airs weeknights on NBC. Carlotta Craig is a fictional, racist character. Follow us on twitter @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

Throughout this entire election season, Americans have all been able to agree on one thing. We love Fighting! In fact, we can't shut up about it. But why? To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll first sit down with world-renowned arguing expert , Rick, as he teaches us some of the philosophy behind his motto, "Take It. Mistake It. Break It." Then, later in the show, we'll talk to martial arts expert, and master of restraint, Mr. Buck Chassis. As always, we take a look at this week's twitter trends and report on the nation's top stories. And who knows, maybe there'll even be a dog fight. All that, plus music from the Foo FIGHTers. Assuming they show up, that is. This week, on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Josh Lay (@joshlay) and Cory Cavin (@corycavin). You can find them online, blogging for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, or check out their webseries, Model Wife at modelwifeshow.com. Follow us on twitter @hashtagawsu Like us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutup Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

Every once in a while, a hairstyle comes along that defines a generation. It changes people's habits and behaviors, their attitudes and priorities. This week on America Won't Shut Up, we talk about, you guessed it, Going Outside with Wet Hair! To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll first sit down with teenage, YouTube-sensation Walker Tyler, as he shares what it's like to be the biggest celebrity to emerge from this wet hair phenomenon, and perhaps the biggest reason for it's pervasiveness. Then we'll talk to celebrity wet hair stylist and star of the Logo 2 reality show, "Spanish Wet Heads," Paz Fuentes. She's got a lot to say, and we're ready to listen. We'll also be paid a visit from our old riddling friend, The Befuddler. He's here with a handful of puzzles to keep you wondering. And, of course, we have breaking news about the 29 workers trapped inside a Minneapolis office building with dry hair. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week, on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Sam West (@SWestKing) and Alison Rich (@alisonisrich). Follow us on twitter @hashtagawsuLike us on facebook: facebook.com/americawontshutupEmail the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

For years, superstars like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling, Justin Timberlake and so many more have been speaking fondly, and endlessly, about their childhood years spent on Disney's The Mickey Mouse Club. Well, now everyone else in America has decided to hop on the ol' memory train and talk about their time spent on the popular kids program.  Our guests this week are Susan C. Anthony and Beady Tumblr, both former stars on The Disney Channel's The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. We'll talk to them about the audition process, some of their favorite recurring sketches and what Justin Timberlake was really like as a kid. We'll also be paid a visit from our good friend and Parade Magazine's Gadget Guru, Dermot Countertop. He'll show us all the new tools and toys to help tell people that you were once on The Mickey Mouse Club. Of course, we'll also take a look at how all these Ears are affecting twitter trends and the nation's headlines. All that, plus music from a great band of former Mouseketeers, the Foo Fighters. This week, on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Nicole Byer (@nicolebyer) and Sasheer Zamata (@thesheertruth). Follow us on twitter @hashtagawsu Email the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com

If you're like us, this week you're having a hard time sleeping, because America just will not shut up about Playing with Tape! On today's episode, we talk to the CEO of Adhesives United, Tape Davidson. And if you think this guy is your typical CEO, guess again. Of course, we'll also take a look at the downside of this trend, when we talk to Myst Stiffman, who despite being a nice person, now looks like an androgynous gremlin due to the effects of years of playing with tape abuse. We're once again paid a visit from our good ol' puzzling friend, The Befuddler. And as always, we'll take a look at the nation's headlines and check in on the wonderful world of twitter. All that, plus music from the Foo Fighters. This week on America Won't Shut Up! Our guests this week are Casey Donahue (thecaseydonahue.com) and Halle Kiefer (hallekiefer.tumblr.com). Follow us on twitter @hashtagawsuEmail the show at americawontshutup@gmail.com