Mt. Rushmore Podcast

Any hack can work blue, but it takes a special kind of comedian to get big laughs without resorting to filthy language. This week we're discussing clean comedians with author Patrick Strait, whose book "Funny Thing About Minnesota..." chronicles the state's vibrant stand-up comedy scene.

Lurking just behind every great deal is its shady cousin the ripoff. This week we're exploring things that make you wishyou had kept your money in your pocket, or that are just a little bit different than the real thing.

Sure, dinosaurs are rad, but there are a whole lot more cool extinct creatures that aren't a T. Rex. This week we're hopping across epochs to talk about the strangest creatures to ever roam the Earth.

Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow? That's the motto of procrastinators everywhere! This week we tackle a topic that we've been meaning to get to for a while but just kept putting off.

This week is all about the King of the Jungle!

This week we're tackling something that might be causing a lot of you pain right now - gas stations. We're not talking about high prices, though: we're discussing everything else that has to do with your local gas station.

Honk if you love the Mt. Rushmore Podcast! This week we're talking about everyone's favorite moving billboard - the bumper sticker. They can be witty, tacky and abrasive, sometimes all at the same time. BEEP BEEP!

There's pretty good. And then there's great. And then there's really great. And finally, at the pinnacle, is perfect. 

Here's the thing about amnesia... Wait, what was I saying? Oh yeah, amnesia! It can be a serious medical condition or a wacky sitcom trope. This week we're remembering times that went beyond forgetfulness.

As TV viewers, it's easy to become attached to characters. We see them every week and over time they become as familiar to us as our friends and family. But what happens when it's time to say goodbye to that character forever? Whether a character gets a major send-off or is quietly ushered out the back door is usually a matter of circumstance. Character exits can be shocking and unexpected, but they are often very memorable.

No, not the 1993 ensemble piece by Robert Altman. We're talking about actual short cuts - ways to cut down on time and work. Let us increase your productivity with some tips while you waste your work day listening to this episode.

Nothing gets the ol' tabloids' tongues a wagglin' like good old fashioned power couple. This week we take a closer look at couples whose celebrity star power was much greater when they were together.

There's cool and then there's..."cool." This week we're talking about the people and things that just have a little more coolness than the rest of us do. We hope you enjoy it, and please understand that there is nothing cooler than you giving us a five-star review and sharing this show with your friends.

It's moving day! Grab all the boxes you can from the alley. Make sure that we have plenty of packing tape. And for God's sake, DON'T FORGET THE CAT! This week in honor of one of our own making a cross-country move, we're looking at the different headaches that always seem to come up when it's time to move. SHOW NOTES Not Having Enough Boxes (Richard's Choice) The Last Big Box (Michael's Choice) Weird Stuff You've Kept (Richard's Choice) The Guy With a Truck (Michael's Choice) Movers Breaking Something (Richard's Choice) Pictures of an Empty Space (Michael's Choice) Should Have Hired Professional Movers (Richard's Choice) The Best Pizza and Beer Ever (Michael's Choice)    

This week we're discussing a trip to the zoo and all of the wonderful sights and sounds (and smells) that you might encounter during your trip. Zoos are a wonderful place to see creatures you'd otherwise only read about and experience a bit of childhood wonder. (Also, they have plenty of kettle corn if that's your jam.) SHOW NOTES The Giant River Otter (Michael's Choice) The Anticipation of Being Close to Your Favorite Animal (Richard's Choice) Missing Animals (Joint Choice) A Good Fitbit Day (Michael's Choice) Riding the Tram (Richard's Choice) Animal Shows (Michael's Choice) Indoor Exhibits (Richard's Choice)

One of the most amazing things about the MCU is that it has become a true universe, with a mythology that goes well beyond the protagonists. In fact, some of the most beloved characters are the ones who support the action. They might be in the corners of the panel, but they are still front and center in our hearts. SHOW NOTES The Grandmaster (Michael's Choice) Korg (Richard's Choice) Darcy Lewis (Michael's Choice) Shuri (Richard's Choice) Luis (Joint Choice) Red Guardian (Michael's Choice) Yondu (Richard's Choice)

This week we're looking at people who had an outsized impact on the world despite being relatively unknown. These are people who were often overshadowed in their lives by more famous compatriots, but whose achievements deserve to be celebrated.  

Celebrity isn't always fleeting. Some people can be famous for decades without so much as a hint of backlash. But for most celebrities, there is a tipping point where the general public just gets sick of them. This week, we're discussing these people - the ones who are several days past their expiration date. SHOW NOTES The Kardashians (Michael's Choice) Dennis Rodman (Richard's Choice) Tom Cruise (Michael's Choice) Ellen Degeneres (Richard's Choice) Morrissey (Michael's Choice) Johnny Depp (Richard's Choice) Harrison Ford (Michael's Choice) Vaughn Meader (Richard's Choice)

It might be hard for our younger listeners to imagine, but there once was a time when the Internet wasn't entirely a cesspool filled with the worst dregs of humanity! Yes, the late 2000s and early 2010s were a glorious time where people enjoyed the dumbest things on the Internet without every comment section turning into a partisan scream fest. This week we're saluting some of the early Internet celebrities who time might have forgotten, but our browser cookies haven't

You can tell that it's the holiday season: the air is a little crisper, people are nicer...even your pets seem a little more jolly. But the holidays aren't always so "pleasant" and "nice" - sometimes the holidays can just plain suck. This week we're discussing the times when the holidays turned out to be one big bummer. So listen along as we become audio Krampuses (Krampi?) and bring your holiday season down to Earth just a little bit.