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    DAILY SHOW: I'm Exfoliating My Crack | THE RIZZUTO SHOW COMEDY PODCAST

    11/12/2026 | 2h 33 mins.
    Rizz goes to one 311 concert and needs a recovery day, Moon admits he doesn't scrub his legs, rock stars are recording naked, and St. Louis listeners are risking their dignity for concert tickets to a band they aren't even allowed to know yet.
    Welcome to another gloriously dysfunctional funny podcast from The Rizzuto Show, where Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, King Scott, and the gang are left to run the circus while Rizz enjoys a well-earned day off.
    And naturally, they're going to make fun of him for it.
    Today's chaos includes backstage adventures with 311, the Flyover Comedy Festival taking over St. Louis, a disturbing debate about shower hygiene, naked rock stars, Gen Z's questionable cigarette comeback, and an alternate universe where Joe Pesci could've played Kramer on Seinfeld.
    Plus, we've got celebrity gossip, parenting debates, financial advice nobody asked for, and a round of Three and Five featuring mystery concert tickets, imaginary fast-food mascots, and Mike Tyson as a Nintendo character.
    It's St. Louis morning radio at its finest.
    Which should concern everyone.
    Rizz Can't Hang After 311: One Concert, One Missing Host

    The morning begins with an important announcement.
    Rizz isn't here.
    Apparently, the man who normally runs The Rizzuto Show attended a 311 concert at The Factory in Chesterfield on a Wednesday night and decided that getting up for morning radio the next day was somebody else's problem.
    Moon and Lern immediately diagnose the situation.
    Rizz can't hang.
    To be fair, Lern points out that Rizz almost never takes time off and probably deserves a break.
    But that doesn't mean they're going to let him live it down.
    Moon also attended the concert and describes it as one of the loudest shows he's experienced in years.
    After watching the first few songs from the side of the stage, he moved into the audience and got absolutely demolished by the bass-heavy sound.
    Meanwhile, Rizz was enjoying himself from a private table that Moon couldn't even access.
    And at 10 p.m., Rizz was still texting Rafe.
    On a school night.
    Rafe points out that if he texted Rizz that late, he'd probably be hearing about it until retirement.
    Apparently, the rules change when the boss is having fun.
    Moon's 311 Backstage Adventure: Father of the Year, According to Moon

    Before Rizz disappeared for his recovery day, Moon had his own backstage adventure at the 311 show.
    He brought his kids to The Factory and, thanks to a shared guitar tech, got them access to some seriously iconic instruments.
    His daughter even helped sound-check Nick Hexum's guitar and P-Nut's bass.
    That's a pretty incredible concert experience.
    And Moon would like everyone to know what an incredible father he is for making it happen.
    Lern responds with exactly the amount of sarcasm the situation deserves.
    The crew also discusses Nick Hexum's impressive physique, Moon's inability to compete with a ridiculously fit rock star, and the strange reality that Moon's kids aren't especially interested in following their dad into the music business.
    Apparently, when your father is a professional musician, the rebellious thing to do is become literally anything else.
    Moon also admits that he's still convinced he smells like marijuana after taking his son to a Hurricane Wisdom concert.
    He's taking extra showers.
    He's checking his clothes.
    He's even trimming his nose hairs.
    Which leads directly into a conversation nobody expected to have before breakfast.
    Feet to Face?! The Shower Hygiene Investigation Nobody Requested

    How do you shower?
    Hair first?
    Face first?
    Armpits?
    Feet?
    And are you one of those people who assumes that soapy water running down your legs counts as actually washing them?
    Because Moon is.
    He admits that he doesn't routinely scrub his legs or feet unless they're visibly dirty.
    The rest of the crew immediately questions his entire approach to personal hygiene.
    Lern explains her exfoliating routine.
    Rafe delivers an elaborate shower tutorial involving shampoo, conditioner, a loofah, and three minutes of standing under hot water contemplating every mistake you've ever made.
    Rizz reveals that he washes his face last.
    Moon is horrified.
    The debate escalates into separate bars of soap, brushing your teeth in the shower, and whether anybody should be allowed to touch their face after washing other body parts.
    Then Moon reveals the real reason this subject has been bothering him.
    During a massage, the therapist worked on his feet and then moved directly to his head and scalp.
    Feet. To. Face.
    No handwashing intermission.
    No sanitation ceremony.
    Just a direct flight from toes to forehead.
    And somehow, that's not even Moon's weirdest massage story.
    The crew revisits his previous uncomfortable massage experience, including a misunderstanding involving the term "credit card."
    Let's just say the story comes with more swiping than a dating app.
    Gen Z Wants Cigarettes Back Because They're Plant-Based

    Remember when everybody agreed that smoking cigarettes was unhealthy?
    Apparently, some people on TikTok have decided to revisit that discussion.
    Moon brings up a trend involving young adults switching from vaping back to traditional cigarettes, with some describing tobacco as a more natural, plant-based alternative.
    Technically, tobacco is a plant.
    So is poison ivy.
    That doesn't make either one a wellness product.
    The crew debates the dangers of smoking and vaping, why younger generations seem determined to rediscover bad ideas, and whether social media has made every terrible habit look fashionable again.
    Rafe points out that Gen Z is also rediscovering concert mosh pits as though previous generations never thought of throwing themselves into strangers.
    Lern offers a radical suggestion.
    Maybe don't smoke anything.
    Apparently, that's controversial now.
    The conversation also turns toward technology, memory, and whether younger generations are actually becoming less intelligent or simply adapting to a world where every answer is one search away.
    Which is a fascinating debate coming from a room full of adults who can't agree on how to wash their faces.
    Are You Actually Smart? The Crew Grades Its Own Intelligence

    A claim about birth months and intelligence leads Moon to ask a dangerous question.
    How smart do you think you are?
    Above average?
    Average?
    Below average?
    Or are you one of those people who thinks they're a genius because they once successfully reset a Wi-Fi router?
    Rizz considers himself above average despite admitting he flunked out of college.
    Moon says his intelligence changes depending on the day.
    Lern gives herself credit for emotional intelligence.
    And Rafe reminds everyone that he once ate one of those little silica gel packets from a beef jerky package.
    Not exactly the opening argument for Mensa membership.
    The crew also discusses extremely intelligent people who struggle socially, whether genius can be lonely, and why academic intelligence doesn't always translate into practical life skills.
    Naturally, the conversation produces almost no measurable increase in the collective intelligence of the studio.
    Teenagers, Money & the Latchkey Kid Generation

    The crew tackles a survey suggesting some teenagers may be better at managing money than their parents.
    Moon discusses teens saving more, sticking to budgets, and making smarter choices about wants versus needs.
    Lern reflects on learning financial responsibility as an adult.
    Rizz wonders why nobody told him to start investing in real estate when he was younger.
    And Rafe explains that growing up without much money teaches a different kind of financial expertise: knowing exactly which utility company will give you the longest grace period before shutting something off.
    It's not exactly a lesson from a financial advisor.
    But it is a skill.
    Then comes the parenting debate.
    At what age is it okay to leave a child home alone?
    Five?
    Eight?
    Twelve?
    Or should parents wait until the kid has a mortgage and a 401(k)?
    The crew compares different state rules and recommendations while remembering growing up as latchkey kids.
    Rafe recalls being responsible for younger children.
    Rizz remembers his older sister serving as the household babysitter.
    And Moon remembers the classic childhood instructions.
    Don't answer the door.
    Don't touch the stove.
    Don't burn down the house.
    See you in a couple of hours.
    They also revisit an old 1980s safety video called Alone at Home and the Block Parent program, comparing childhood independence with modern parenting expectations.
    Underneath the jokes, there's a legitimate conversation about readiness, emergency contacts, supervision, and how much responsibility children should have.
    But mostly, everybody is amazed that an entire generation survived childhood without GPS tracking.
    The Sklar Brothers & Flyover Comedy Festival Take Over St. Louis

    While Rizz recovers from his big night out, Rafe is busy helping run the ninth annual Flyover Comedy Festival.
    The festival opened with a sold-out Casey Rocket show at Delmar Hall and continues with performances featuring David Cross, Tone Bell, the Sklar Brothers, and hundreds of comedians throughout the Delmar Loop.
    Rafe explains how the event grew from a grassroots project with his friends into a nationally recognized comedy festival.
    And this year, there's even more industry attention.
    The festival has helped St. Louis comedians gain exposure and opportunities at major events like Moontower Comedy Festival.
    The Sklar Brothers are returning to their hometown for performances alongside Rafe, bringing their signature rapid-fire comedy back to the city where they grew up.
    The festival also features an upgraded website that lets fans search by comedian, comedy style, and performance schedule.
    Because when you've got roughly 300 comedians in one neighborhood, a little organization is helpful.
    Otherwise, it's just a very expensive family reunion where everybody thinks they're the funniest person in the room.
    Rafe also highlights the walkable festival layout, with shows at The Pageant, Delmar Hall, Blueberry Hill, Fitz's, Pin-Up Bowl, and The Church on Suede.
    Plus, there's a wonderfully uncomfortable show concept called Tell Mom What You Did.
    Comedians tell stories they would never share with their mothers.
    Then somebody calls Mom.
    And she gets to hear it.
    Live.
    It's Thanksgiving dinner, except somebody intentionally removed the last remaining boundaries between parents and their adult children.
    Naked Rock Stars: Susanna Hoffs, Wayne Static & Rafe's Very Questionable Comedy Career

    Lern brings up a fascinating story about Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles.
    According to Hoffs, she recorded vocals for Eternal Flame while completely nude.
    The unusual recording method reportedly began when a producer jokingly suggested that Olivia Newton-John had done something similar.
    Hoffs tried it, liked the results, and eventually developed a superstition around recording without clothes.
    Suddenly, the title Eternal Flame has an entirely different meaning.
    Moon shares a recording-studio story he'd heard about Wayne Static, who reportedly preferred recording vocals without clothing.
    And apparently, it wasn't a particularly subtle situation for anybody else in the studio.
    The conversation immediately turns into a competition over who has the strangest recording experience.
    Rizz jokes about Moon wanting everyone naked while recording.
    Rafe claims he recorded his first two comedy specials that way before remembering that stand-up recordings usually involve a live audience.
    Then the crew remembers that Rafe actually has participated in naked comedy bits.
    Including a segment with a nudist.
    And another involving a grill.
    So much for being a never nude.
    Apparently, the rule is simple.
    Rafe doesn't get naked at home.
    He saves that for work.
    Which somehow makes it worse.
    Crap on Celebrities: Gwen Stefani's Son, PETA & New Rock Music

    Lern dives into celebrity and music news with a look at Kingston Rossdale, the son of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale.
    Kingston has begun releasing music of his own, including the song Right Side of the Moon, and recently performed at the legendary Troubadour.
    Despite Gwen and Gavin's very public breakup, both parents supported their son's performance.
    The crew listens to his music and hears hints of his father's rock influences.
    Moon is especially interested because the song has the word Moon in the title.
    Naturally.
    Meanwhile, PETA has an unusual request for Cage the Elephant.
    The organization wants the band to temporarily change its social media name to Free the Elephant to raise awareness about an elephant named Oka, whom PETA says has endured mistreatment.
    The crew debates whether the campaign is a clever way to get attention for an important animal-welfare issue.
    And whether a band should have to worry about losing its social media verification badge in the process.
    Lern also covers new music from Staind, with Aaron Lewis discussing the frustrations and pressures that inspired the band's upcoming album.
    The crew checks out a new song and wonders whether the band is returning to its heavier roots.
    Rush has also added more dates to its Las Vegas Sphere residency, while Stone Temple Pilots members Dean and Robert DeLeo are involved with new music from One More Satellite.
    Moon is particularly impressed by how many younger music fans are still discovering classic '90s bands.
    Including a 19-year-old he met whose favorite band is Stone Temple Pilots.
    Somewhere, a flannel shirt just shed a single tear.
    Druski Hosts Saturday Night Live & the Internet Takes Over Hollywood

    Lern shares a major television ratings story involving internet comedian Druski.
    His hosting appearance on Saturday Night Live, with The Strokes as musical guest, reportedly attracted 5.6 million viewers and gave the show its biggest audience in two years.
    The crew discusses what this means for the changing entertainment industry.
    Traditionally, comedians worked their way through clubs, television appearances, and industry gatekeepers before getting major opportunities.
    Now, someone can build an enormous online audience and walk directly onto one of television's most recognizable stages.
    Rafe points out that internet comedy stars are changing the way people discover performers, buy tickets, and follow entertainment.
    Moon agrees that traditional celebrity influence isn't what it used to be.
    And Rizz gives Druski credit for handling a job that can be incredibly difficult even for experienced performers.
    The discussion also includes one of Druski's sketches involving a young kid who thinks he's being recruited into the Navy SEALs.
    It's absurd.
    It's uncomfortable.
    And apparently, it's exactly the kind of internet comedy that can now lead to hosting Saturday Night Live.
    Frankie Muniz, Christina Applegate & the Serious Side of Entertainment News

    The celebrity news continues with actor and NASCAR driver Frankie Muniz, who was reportedly hospitalized after a crash during a practice session at Daytona International Speedway.
    The crew discusses the report that Muniz was alert, later released, and unable to participate in a planned charity race supporting veterans and their families.
    But the story also unlocks a classic King Scott memory.
    Years ago, during an after-party associated with the Nintendo Fusion Tour, a teenage Frankie Muniz was reportedly allowed into a 21-and-over event while someone with Scott's group was turned away.
    Scott still remembers the injustice.
    Mostly because Frankie walked in with two attractive women.
    Some grudges never die.
    Especially when they involve celebrities getting into parties you weren't supposed to enter.
    The crew also discusses Christina Applegate's ongoing health struggles and comments about severe pain and her search for answers.
    They remember comedian and actor Anthony Clark, known for the sitcom Yes, Dear, following reports of his death at age 62.
    It's a reminder that behind the celebrity headlines are real people dealing with difficult situations.
    And that even a show this ridiculous knows when to put the jokes aside.
    What If Joe Pesci Played Kramer? The Seinfeld Casting Universe Gets Weird

    One of the biggest pop culture rabbit holes of the episode begins when Lern introduces a book exploring the creation of Seinfeld and some of the actors reportedly considered during the show's early casting process.
    The crew immediately starts imagining a completely different version of one of television's most iconic sitcoms.
    What if Joe Pesci had played Kramer?
    What if Rick Moranis had played George Costanza?
    What if Megan Mullally had been Elaine?
    And what if Jim Carrey had somehow ended up in the apartment across from Jerry?
    The crew reviews a long list of actors mentioned as possible choices for the show's characters.
    For Kramer, the names include Hector Elizondo, Harry Dean Stanton, Dan Hedaya, Larry Hankin, Eugene Levy, Joe Pesci, Jeffrey Tambor, and Richard Belzer.
    Some make sense.
    Others are nearly impossible to imagine.
    Moon thinks Harry Dean Stanton could have played a much darker version of Kramer.
    Rizz likes the idea of Eugene Levy.
    Rafe explains that Larry Hankin actually appeared in Seinfeld as an actor playing Kramer in the fictional sitcom-within-a-sitcom.
    And nobody can quite picture Joe Pesci bursting through Jerry's apartment door without the entire show becoming a crime drama.
    Then comes George Costanza.
    The possible casting names include Adam Arkin, Anthony Edwards, Rick Moranis, Jim Carrey, Paul Feig, Robert Wuhl, and Larry Miller.
    The crew debates which actors could have captured George's insecurity, frustration, and spectacularly bad decision-making.
    Jim Carrey is especially difficult to imagine because his energy might have completely changed the balance of the show.
    Finally, they explore possible alternatives for Elaine, including Patricia Heaton, Wendie Malick, Rosie O'Donnell, and Megan Mullally.
    The conversation turns into a fascinating reminder of how much casting shapes television history.
    One different actor, and an entire sitcom could have become something completely unrecognizable.
    Imagine Seinfeld with Joe Pesci screaming at Newman.
    Actually, that might be worth watching.
    Mystery Concert Tickets & Three and Five: The Game Nobody Is Prepared For

    With Rizz absent, Moon takes control of the morning's ticket giveaways.
    And there's a twist.
    The show has tickets to a major concert that hasn't officially been announced yet.
    The band is apparently a big deal for fans of 105.7 The Point, and Lern says it's one of her personal favorites.
    But nobody is allowed to reveal the name.
    Not Moon.
    Not Lern.
    Not Rafe.
    Not even the contestants who are desperately trying to guess.
    The crew offers a few extremely helpful clues.
    The band has a lead singer.
    Lern hasn't seen them perform in years.
    And everybody is supposed to be very excited.
    Thank you, Rafe.
    That really narrows it down.
    Listeners can also compete for tickets to Alter Bridge at The Pageant, My Posse in Effect's Beastie Boys tribute, and The Urge's Thanksgiving weekend show.
    But the mystery tickets quickly become the hottest prize.
    Apparently, people are willing to win concert tickets before they even know who's playing.
    Which is either an impressive amount of trust in The Rizzuto Show or a concerning willingness to make plans without reading the details.
    Probably both.
    Chick-fil-A Chickens, Muppet Court & Mike Tyson Saves the Day

    The rules of Three and Five sound easy.
    Rafe gives you a category.
    You have five seconds to name three things that fit.
    Do it successfully in two out of three rounds, and you win tickets.
    No stalling.
    No long pauses.
    No "uh."
    No "um."
    No making noises that sound suspiciously like you're buying yourself another second.
    It's simple.
    Until somebody actually tries it.
    Then suddenly, people who have spent their entire lives watching movies cannot name three Adam Sandler films.
    Sports fans forget quarterbacks.
    And adults discover that knowing something and saying it under pressure are two completely different skills.
    Matt from St. Charles loses after naming a nonexistent Chick-fil-A chicken mascot.
    Kim from Cape Girardeau wins mystery tickets by naming lions, tigers, and bears as animals that can kill a human.
    Caitlin from Caseyville survives a debate over whether the Memphis Redbirds count as a professional sports team and whether Sesame Street characters qualify as Muppets.
    David from Eureka freezes when asked to name Christmas movies.
    James from Festus recovers from a James Bond movie disaster by naming Jay-Z, Eminem, and Tupac.
    Tom from Mascoutah gets eliminated after trying to count rhinestones as gemstones.
    And Shannon from Fenton delivers the answer of the morning.
    Asked to name three Nintendo characters, he offers Zelda, Mike Tyson, and Mario.
    Mike Tyson?
    Rafe points out that Tyson appeared in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
    Technically, he's a character in a Nintendo game.
    The crew accepts the answer.
    Shannon wins.
    And somewhere, a trivia purist quietly throws a controller across the room.
    Another Day of St. Louis Comedy, Rock News & Questionable Judgment

    From backstage passes at 311 and the Flyover Comedy Festival to shower habits, cigarette nostalgia, celebrity gossip, and mystery concert giveaways, this episode covers an absolutely unreasonable amount of ground.
    We've got rock music news.
    We've got St. Louis comedy.
    We've got parenting debates.
    We've got pop culture history.
    We've got a full investigation into whether washing your face last is disgusting.
    And we've got Rizz missing the entire thing because he attended a concert on a Wednesday night.
    If you're searching for comedy podcasts featuring funny stories, daily humor, celebrity news, weird headlines, St. Louis entertainment, and sarcastic morning-show chaos, you've found your people.
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    Rizz Can't Hang After 311, Mystery Concert Tickets & the 3 and 5 Meltdown

    11/12/2026 | 19 mins.
    Rizz went to a 311 concert on a Wednesday night and apparently needed the next morning off. Meanwhile, St. Louis listeners are fighting for mystery concert tickets, and the crew is debating whether Mike Tyson is a Nintendo character. Welcome to adulthood.
    It's another funny podcast from The Rizzuto Show, except there's one small problem: Rizz isn't here.
    Apparently, the man who normally runs the entire operation decided to attend a 311 concert at The Factory in Chesterfield, stay out late, and take the following morning off.
    Moon Valjean, Lern, and Rafe Williams are left in charge.
    Which is basically like leaving three raccoons in charge of a convenience store.
    There are prizes to give away, secret concert tickets nobody's allowed to identify, and a round of Three and Five that somehow turns into a debate about football quarterbacks, Muppets, rhinestones, and the actual size of Mars.
    At least somebody remembered to turn on the microphones.
    Rizz Can't Hang: One 311 Concert, One Missing Morning Show Host

    The episode begins with Moon explaining why Rizz is absent.
    The official explanation?
    He can't hang.
    Rizz attended the 311 concert at The Factory the previous night, and apparently the combination of a Wednesday night out and an early morning radio schedule was enough to earn him a day off.
    Lern points out that Rizz almost never takes time away from work and probably deserves a break.
    Moon agrees.
    But that doesn't mean they're going to let him forget it.
    Moon describes the concert as one of the loudest shows he's attended in a long time.
    He watched the beginning of 311's set from the side of the stage before heading into the audience, where the bass-heavy mix hit him like a punch to the eardrums.
    Even from the balcony, the sound was intense.
    Meanwhile, Rizz was enjoying the show from a private table that Moon couldn't even reach.
    And apparently, he was having such a good time that he texted Rafe at 10 p.m.
    On a school night.
    Rafe immediately points out that if he texted Rizz that late, he'd probably be hearing about it for the next six months.
    The double standard is alive and well.
    And Rizz is sleeping through it.
    Mystery Concert Tickets: Win Now, Find Out Who You're Seeing Later

    With Rizz absent, Moon takes control of the morning's ticket giveaways.
    And there's a twist.
    The show has tickets to a major concert that hasn't officially been announced yet.
    The band is apparently a big deal for fans of 105.7 The Point, and Lern says it's one of her personal favorites.
    But nobody is allowed to reveal the name.
    Not Moon.
    Not Lern.
    Not Rafe.
    Not even the contestants who are desperately trying to guess.
    The crew offers a few extremely helpful clues.
    The band has a lead singer.
    Lern hasn't seen them perform in years.
    And everybody is supposed to be very excited.
    Thank you, Rafe.
    That really narrows it down.
    Listeners can also compete for tickets to Alter Bridge at The Pageant, My Posse in Effect's Beastie Boys tribute, and The Urge's Thanksgiving weekend show.
    But the mystery tickets quickly become the hottest prize.
    Apparently, people are willing to win concert tickets before they even know who's playing.
    Which is either an impressive amount of trust in The Rizzuto Show or a concerning willingness to make plans without reading the details.
    Probably both.
    Three and Five: Five Seconds to Prove You Know Literally Anything

    The rules of Three and Five sound easy.
    Rafe gives you a category.
    You have five seconds to name three things that fit.
    Do it successfully in two out of three rounds, and you win tickets.
    No stalling.
    No long pauses.
    No "uh."
    No "um."
    No making noises that sound suspiciously like you're buying yourself another second.
    It's simple.
    Until somebody actually tries it.
    Then suddenly, people who have spent their entire lives watching movies cannot name three Adam Sandler films.
    Sports fans forget quarterbacks.
    And adults discover that knowing something and saying it under pressure are two completely different skills.
    Matt in St. Charles: The Chick-fil-A Chicken That Doesn't Exist

    Matt calls from St. Charles hoping to win the mystery concert tickets.
    He's excited.
    He's confident.
    He's ready.
    His first category is NFL quarterbacks, and he names Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy, and Russell Wilson.
    The crew debates whether Wilson counts, but since Rafe never specified that the quarterbacks had to be currently playing, Matt gets credit.
    Then comes Adam Sandler movies.
    Matt manages The Waterboy before making a noise that the judges interpret as stalling.
    Strike one.
    His final category is fast-food mascots.
    He names Ronald McDonald.
    The Burger King.
    And the chicken from Chick-fil-A.
    One small problem.
    Chick-fil-A's famous advertising mascots are cows.
    Not chickens.
    Which seems like the kind of thing somebody might remember if they weren't trying to win concert tickets with a stopwatch threatening their entire existence.
    Matt's mystery-ticket dreams come to an unfortunate end.
    And the crew has found its first victim.
    Kim Wins Mystery Tickets With the Wizard of Oz Strategy

    Next up is Kim from Cape Girardeau.
    She immediately announces that she's terrible at the game.
    Excellent start.
    Rafe asks her to name three things you can rent.
    She answers televisions, couches, and cars.
    Perfectly acceptable.
    Then she's asked to name three famous people named Michael.
    Michael Jackson?
    Absolutely.
    Michael McDonald?
    Sure.
    But somewhere in the middle, she offers "Michael from the movie."
    Which is a little vague.
    The crew debates whether she means Michael Myers from Halloween or the angel from the movie Michael.
    Unfortunately, the judges aren't feeling generous.
    So everything comes down to the final category.
    Name three animals that can kill a human.
    Kim responds with lions, tigers, and bears.
    Oh my.
    And just like that, she's won the first pair of mystery concert tickets.
    Apparently, all those years of watching The Wizard of Oz finally paid off.
    Batman Nipples, Redbirds & the Great Muppet Controversy

    The next few callers turn the game into an increasingly ridiculous series of technical disputes.
    Ryan from Alton hopes to win tickets to The Urge so he can take his son to the show.
    His first challenge is naming three actors who played Batman.
    Christian Bale.
    George Clooney.
    Michael Keaton.
    And somehow, the conversation immediately becomes about the infamous nipples on George Clooney's Batman costume.
    Because this is The Rizzuto Show, and no Batman discussion is complete without discussing the suit's anatomy.
    Then Caitlin from Caseyville tries to name three professional sports teams named after birds.
    She offers the Ravens, Cardinals, and Redbirds.
    The crew debates whether the Memphis Redbirds should count as a separate professional team.
    Lern says no.
    And Caitlin is forced to recover.
    She successfully names three 1990s sitcoms, but her final challenge creates an even bigger controversy.
    Name three Muppets.
    She answers Elmo, Big Bird, and Bert and Ernie.
    Rafe initially questions whether Sesame Street characters qualify.
    The crew checks.
    And yes, they do.
    The judges reverse course, and Caitlin wins her mystery tickets.
    Somewhere, Kermit the Frog is wondering why this required a committee meeting.
    Christmas Movies, James Bond & the Contestants Who Completely Freeze

    Not everybody handles the pressure quite as well.
    David from Eureka is asked to name three Christmas movies.
    His response?
    "Christmas."
    And then things don't improve.
    The crew tries to encourage him, but he follows up with a country-music category that doesn't exactly go according to plan.
    Meanwhile, James from Festus delivers a much stronger performance.
    He names three dinosaurs without hesitation.
    Then he gets tripped up by James Bond movies.
    But he recovers by rattling off Jay-Z, Eminem, and Tupac when asked for three hip-hop rappers.
    Mystery tickets secured.
    The lesson?
    You don't need to know everything.
    You just need to know enough things before the timer destroys your brain.
    Are Rhinestones Gemstones? Tom Learns the Hard Way

    Tom from Mascoutah enters the competition with an unusual proposal.
    Could he skip the game entirely if he correctly guesses the mystery band?
    Absolutely not.
    The crew isn't running a democracy.
    Tom's first category is national parks.
    He names Yellowstone, Gettysburg, and something that sounds suspiciously like Four Corners.
    The judges aren't convinced.
    His next category is famous rivers, and he successfully names the Nile, Amazon, and Mississippi.
    Now he's one answer away from winning.
    The final challenge?
    Name three gemstones.
    Ruby.
    Emerald.
    Rhinestone.
    And suddenly, the studio has become a geology department.
    The crew investigates whether rhinestones are actual gemstones or imitation stones made from materials such as glass, crystal, or plastic.
    Unfortunately for Tom, the judges decide that rhinestones don't qualify.
    He loses.
    But at least everybody learned something about fake jewelry.
    Which is exactly what people tune into morning radio for.
    Mars Is Smaller Than Earth, and Mike Tyson Is Apparently a Nintendo Character

    The final caller, Shannon from Fenton, gets one last chance to win the mystery tickets.
    His first category is planets larger than Earth.
    He names Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
    The crew briefly wonders whether Mars might actually be larger than Earth.
    It isn't.
    Not even close.
    So Shannon has to recover.
    He successfully names three motorcycle brands: Harley-Davidson, Indian, and Honda.
    Now it's time for the final question.
    Name three Nintendo characters.
    Shannon answers Zelda, Mike Tyson, and Mario.
    Wait.
    Mike Tyson?
    Rafe points out that Mike Tyson appeared in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
    Technically, that makes him a character in a Nintendo game.
    The crew accepts the answer.
    Shannon wins.
    And the episode ends with everyone debating whether naming a real-life boxer as a Nintendo character is genius, desperation, or both.
    Honestly, it's probably the smartest move anybody made all morning.
    One Missing Host, Several Winners & a Mystery Still Unsolved

    By the end of the episode, the crew has given away mystery concert tickets, argued about sports mascots, corrected planetary misconceptions, investigated gemstone classifications, and established that Mike Tyson can absolutely help you win a Nintendo trivia question.
    And Rizz?
    Still absent.
    Apparently, 311 was just too much for a Wednesday night.
    If you're looking for comedy podcasts filled with St. Louis entertainment, funny stories, music news, sarcastic humor, and game-show disasters, this episode has everything.
    Including a mystery concert announcement that the crew promises is coming later.
    And no, we're not revealing the band here.
    The transcript ends before the announcement, so you'll have to wait just like everybody else.
    Hit play for another funny podcast featuring Moon, Lern, Rafe, and a rotating cast of St. Louis listeners proving that five seconds is nowhere near enough time to remember things you definitely know.
    The Rizzuto Show: Where Rizz takes a concert recovery day, contestants fight over secret tickets, and Mike Tyson somehow saves the day.
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    Naked Rock Stars, Seinfeld's Almost-Kramer & The Sklar Brothers Take St. Louis

    11/12/2026 | 35 mins.
    What do naked rock stars, the Sklar Brothers, Joe Pesci playing Kramer, and a comedian convincing a kid he's joining the Navy SEALs have in common? Somehow, they're all part of the same morning on The Rizzuto Show.
    Welcome to another beautifully chaotic funny podcast from The Rizzuto Show, where Rizzuto, Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, and the gang tackle everything from St. Louis comedy festivals to celebrity gossip, questionable recording-studio traditions, and the alternate universe where Jim Carrey could've played George Costanza.
    It's Thursday, November 12, 2026, and the Flyover Comedy Festival is officially underway in St. Louis.
    We've got a sold-out comedy show, hometown favorites returning to the city, a legendary sitcom casting debate, and enough rock music news to make Moon forget he's supposed to be running a morning show.
    Plus, Rafe reveals that somewhere in the building there's video evidence of him performing comedy without pants.
    Which is probably something Human Resources should know about.
    The Sklar Brothers, Flyover Comedy Festival & 300 Comedians Invade St. Louis

    Rafe Williams kicks things off with an update on the ninth annual Flyover Comedy Festival, which has transformed into one of the most exciting comedy events in St. Louis.
    The festival opened with a sold-out Casey Rocket show at Delmar Hall, and the lineup continues with David Cross, Tone Bell, and plenty of other comedians performing throughout the Delmar Loop.
    But the big hometown attraction?
    Randy and Jason Sklar.
    The Sklar Brothers are returning to St. Louis for festival performances alongside Rafe, bringing their signature rapid-fire comedy back to the city where they grew up.
    Rafe explains how the festival has evolved from a grassroots project with his friends into an event attracting national industry attention.
    He also talks about how exposure at Flyover has helped St. Louis comedians earn opportunities at larger festivals, including Moontower Comedy Festival.
    And the best part?
    Everything is walkable.
    Shows take place at venues including The Pageant, Delmar Hall, Blueberry Hill, Fitz's, Pin-Up Bowl, and The Church on Suede.
    No spending half your evening in an Uber trying to figure out which comedy club is 45 minutes away.
    Just hundreds of comedians, multiple shows, after-parties, and an entire neighborhood celebrating stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy.
    Rafe also explains the festival's upgraded website, which lets fans search by comedian or comedy style to find performances.
    Because when you've got roughly 300 comedians in one neighborhood, you need a little organization.
    Otherwise, it's just a very expensive family reunion where everybody thinks they're the funniest person in the room.
    David Cross, Never Nudes & the Comedy Show You Can't Tell Your Mom About

    The festival discussion leads to one of the most wonderfully uncomfortable show concepts imaginable.
    A performance called Tell Mom What You Did invites comedians to tell a story they would never share with their mother.
    Then somebody calls Mom.
    And she gets to hear it.
    Live.
    It's like Thanksgiving dinner, except somebody has intentionally removed the last remaining boundaries between you and your parents.
    The crew also talks about David Cross, whose Arrested Development character Tobias Fünke famously described himself as a never nude.
    Rafe immediately identifies with the concept.
    Which is hilarious, considering the number of times he's apparently been naked for comedy.
    More on that disturbing contradiction shortly.
    Naked Rock Stars: Susanna Hoffs, Wayne Static & Studio Superstitions

    Lern brings up a fascinating story about Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles.
    According to Hoffs, she recorded vocals for the band's hit Eternal Flame while completely nude.
    The unusual recording method reportedly began when a producer jokingly suggested that Olivia Newton-John had done something similar.
    Hoffs tried it, liked the results, and eventually developed a superstition around recording without clothes.
    Suddenly, the title Eternal Flame has an entirely different meaning.
    Moon then shares a recording-studio story he'd heard about Wayne Static, who reportedly preferred recording vocals without clothing.
    And apparently, it wasn't a particularly subtle situation for anyone else in the studio.
    The conversation immediately turns into a competition over who has the strangest recording experience.
    Rizz jokes about Moon wanting everyone naked while recording.
    Rafe claims he recorded his first two comedy specials that way before remembering that stand-up recordings usually involve a live audience.
    Then the crew remembers that Rafe actually has participated in naked comedy bits, including a segment with a nudist and another involving a grill.
    So much for being a never nude.
    Apparently, the rule is simple.
    Rafe doesn't get naked at home.
    He saves that for work.
    Which somehow makes it worse.
    Crap on Celebrities: Gwen Stefani's Son, PETA & New Rock Music

    Lern dives into celebrity and music news with a look at Kingston Rossdale, the son of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale.
    Kingston has begun releasing music of his own, including the song Right Side of the Moon, and recently performed at the legendary Troubadour.
    Despite Gwen and Gavin's very public breakup, both parents supported their son's performance.
    The crew listens to his music and hears hints of his father's rock influences.
    Moon is especially interested because the song has the word Moon in the title.
    Naturally.
    Meanwhile, PETA has an unusual request for Cage the Elephant.
    The organization wants the band to temporarily change its social media name to Free the Elephant to raise awareness about an elephant named Oka, whom PETA says has endured mistreatment.
    The crew debates whether the campaign is a clever way to get attention for an important animal-welfare issue.
    And whether a band should have to worry about losing its social media verification badge in the process.
    Lern also covers new music from Staind, with Aaron Lewis discussing the frustrations and pressures that inspired the band's upcoming album.
    The crew checks out a new song and wonders whether the band is returning to its heavier roots.
    Rush has also added more dates to its Las Vegas Sphere residency, while Stone Temple Pilots members Dean and Robert DeLeo are involved with new music from One More Satellite.
    Moon is particularly impressed by how many younger music fans are still discovering classic '90s bands.
    Including a 19-year-old he met whose favorite band is Stone Temple Pilots.
    Somewhere, a flannel shirt just shed a single tear.
    Druski Hosts Saturday Night Live & the Internet Takes Over Hollywood

    Lern shares a major television ratings story involving internet comedian Druski.
    His hosting appearance on Saturday Night Live, with The Strokes as musical guest, reportedly attracted 5.6 million viewers and gave the show its biggest audience in two years.
    The crew discusses what this means for the changing entertainment industry.
    Traditionally, comedians worked their way through clubs, television appearances, and industry gatekeepers before getting major opportunities.
    Now, someone can build an enormous online audience and walk directly onto one of television's most recognizable stages.
    Rafe points out that internet comedy stars are changing the way people discover performers, buy tickets, and follow entertainment.
    Moon agrees that traditional celebrity influence isn't what it used to be.
    And Rizz gives Druski credit for handling a job that can be incredibly difficult even for experienced performers.
    The discussion also includes one of Druski's sketches involving a young kid who thinks he's being recruited into the Navy SEALs.
    It's absurd.
    It's uncomfortable.
    And apparently, it's exactly the kind of internet comedy that can now lead to hosting Saturday Night Live.
    Frankie Muniz Crashes at Daytona & King Scott Remembers a Grudge

    The celebrity news continues with actor and NASCAR driver Frankie Muniz, who was reportedly hospitalized after a crash during a practice session at Daytona International Speedway.
    The crew discusses the report that Muniz was alert, later released, and unable to participate in the planned charity race supporting veterans and their families.
    But the story also unlocks a classic King Scott memory.
    Years ago, during an after-party associated with the Nintendo Fusion Tour, a teenage Frankie Muniz was reportedly allowed into a 21-and-over event while someone with Scott's group was turned away.
    Scott still remembers the injustice.
    Mostly because Frankie walked in with two attractive women.
    Some grudges never die.
    Especially when they involve celebrities getting into parties you weren't supposed to enter.
    Christina Applegate, Anthony Clark & the Serious Side of Entertainment News

    The crew also discusses Christina Applegate's ongoing health struggles.
    Lern shares Applegate's comments about severe pain and her search for answers, including questions she has raised about whether breast implants could be contributing to some symptoms.
    The conversation is sympathetic, with everyone hoping she finds relief and better answers.
    They also remember comedian and actor Anthony Clark, known for the sitcom Yes, Dear, following reports of his death at age 62.
    Rafe reflects on Clark's reputation as a talented stand-up comedian and the respect he earned in the comedy community.
    It's a reminder that behind the celebrity headlines are real people dealing with difficult situations.
    And that even a show this ridiculous knows when to put the jokes aside.
    What If Joe Pesci Played Kramer? The Seinfeld Casting Universe Gets Weird

    The biggest pop culture rabbit hole of the episode begins when Lern introduces a book exploring the creation of Seinfeld and some of the actors reportedly considered during the show's early casting process.
    The crew immediately starts imagining a completely different version of one of television's most iconic sitcoms.
    What if Joe Pesci had played Kramer?
    What if Rick Moranis had played George Costanza?
    What if Megan Mullally had been Elaine?
    And what if Jim Carrey had somehow ended up in the apartment across from Jerry?
    The crew reviews a long list of actors mentioned as possible choices for the show's characters.
    For Kramer, the names include Hector Elizondo, Harry Dean Stanton, Dan Hedaya, Larry Hankin, Eugene Levy, Joe Pesci, Jeffrey Tambor, and Richard Belzer.
    Some make sense.
    Others are nearly impossible to imagine.
    Moon thinks Harry Dean Stanton could have played a much darker version of Kramer.
    Rizz likes the idea of Eugene Levy.
    Rafe explains that Larry Hankin actually appeared in Seinfeld as an actor playing Kramer in the fictional sitcom-within-a-sitcom.
    And nobody can quite picture Joe Pesci bursting through Jerry's apartment door without the entire show becoming a crime drama.
    Then comes George Costanza.
    The possible casting names include Adam Arkin, Anthony Edwards, Rick Moranis, Jim Carrey, Paul Feig, Robert Wuhl, and Larry Miller.
    The crew debates which actors could have captured George's insecurity, frustration, and spectacularly bad decision-making.
    Jim Carrey is especially difficult to imagine because his energy might have completely changed the balance of the show.
    Finally, they explore possible alternatives for Elaine, including Patricia Heaton, Wendie Malick, Rosie O'Donnell, and Megan Mullally.
    The conversation turns into a fascinating reminder of how much casting shapes television history.
    One different actor, and an entire sitcom could have become something completely unrecognizable.
    Imagine Seinfeld with Joe Pesci screaming at Newman.
    Actually, that might be worth watching.
    Loch Ness, Madonna, Dogma & a Trip Through Pop Culture History

    Moon also takes the crew through notable events associated with November 12.
    The conversation touches on the earliest Loch Ness Monster photographs, the closing of Ellis Island, Madonna's Like a Virgin, the release of The Three Musketeers, Snoop Dogg's Tha Doggfather, Kevin Smith's Dogma, Pearl Jam's Riot Act, and The Mandalorian.
    There's also a surprisingly educational explanation of how the leotard got its name.
    Naturally, that discussion immediately turns into jokes about old-fashioned pajamas with the flap in the back.
    Because this show cannot encounter a historical fact without finding a way to make it about somebody's butt.
    Another Day of St. Louis Comedy, Rock News & Celebrity Chaos

    From the Flyover Comedy Festival to bizarre recording-studio rituals, this episode covers a ridiculous amount of entertainment history.
    We've got the Sklar Brothers returning home, new music from familiar rock bands, a conversation about the future of comedy, and one of the strangest alternate-universe Seinfeld discussions imaginable.
    Plus, the crew teases another round of Three and Five, with concert tickets up for grabs, including a mystery show announcement they're not allowed to reveal just yet.
    Because apparently, even the people hosting the show have to follow rules sometimes.
    If you enjoy comedy podcasts filled with funny celebrity gossip, St. Louis entertainment, rock music news, weird stories, and sarcastic humor, this episode delivers all of it.
    And if you've ever wondered whether your favorite musician records songs fully clothed, congratulations.
    You now have a question you can never un-ask.
    Hit play for another funny podcast with Rizzuto, Moon, Lern, Rafe, and the gang.
    The Rizzuto Show: Celebrating St. Louis comedy, rewriting Seinfeld history, and proving that sometimes the best recording-studio outfit is absolutely no outfit at all.
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    Feet to Face?! Shower Confessions, Cigarette Comebacks & Latchkey Kids

    11/12/2026 | 50 mins.
    Would you let someone massage your feet and then touch your face, or would you immediately request a refund and a gallon of hand sanitizer?
    Welcome to another beautifully dysfunctional funny podcast from The Rizzuto Show, where Rizzuto, Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, and the gang tackle the biggest questions facing modern society: Are we washing ourselves correctly? Are cigarettes somehow trendy again? And at what age can you leave a child home alone without becoming the subject of a neighborhood Facebook post?
    We've also got backstage stories from a 311 concert, questionable intelligence rankings, teenagers who might be better with money than their parents, and a massage story that absolutely did not need a sequel.
    This is St. Louis morning radio at its finest. Which is a pretty concerning statement.
    Moon's 311 Backstage Adventure: Father of the Year or Professional Show-Off?

    Moon kicks things off by recounting his night at The Factory in Chesterfield, where he took his kids to see 311.
    And because Moon is Moon, this wasn't exactly your typical concert experience.
    While the rest of us are paying for parking and hoping our tickets scan correctly, Moon's kids are hanging out backstage with access to some seriously iconic instruments.
    Thanks to a shared guitar tech, Moon's daughter even gets to help sound-check Nick Hexum's guitar and P-Nut's bass before the show.
    Pretty cool, right?
    Moon certainly thinks so.
    In fact, he'd like everyone to know what an incredible father he is for taking his kids to concerts, staying out late, and sacrificing precious sleep for their happiness.
    Lern responds with exactly the amount of sarcasm you'd expect.
    Meanwhile, the crew discusses Nick Hexum's impressive physique, Moon's inability to compete with a ridiculously fit rock star, and the irony that none of Moon's kids are particularly interested in pursuing music professionally.
    Apparently, when your dad is a rock musician, the rebellious thing to do is not become one.
    Moon also reveals that he's still convinced he smells like marijuana after taking his son to a Hurricane Wisdom concert earlier in the week.
    He's showering extra.
    He's checking his clothes.
    He's even trimming his nose hairs.
    Which brings us to the day's most important investigation.
    Feet to Face?! The Great Shower Hygiene Debate

    How do you shower?
    Hair first? Face first? Armpits? Feet?
    And more importantly, are you one of those people who assumes the soapy water running down your legs counts as actually washing them?
    Because Moon is.
    He admits he doesn't routinely scrub his legs or feet unless they're visibly dirty, and the rest of the crew immediately begins questioning his entire hygiene philosophy.
    Lern explains her exfoliating routine.
    Rafe delivers an elaborate step-by-step shower tutorial, complete with conditioner timing, loofah technique, and a mandatory three-minute period of standing under hot water contemplating every mistake you've ever made.
    Rizz reveals that he washes his face last.
    Moon is horrified.
    Because apparently touching your face after washing other body parts is where he draws the line.
    The discussion escalates into separate bars of soap, whether people brush their teeth in the shower, and the appropriate order for cleaning every square inch of the human body.
    Then Moon reveals the real reason this topic has been bothering him.
    During a previous massage, the therapist worked on his feet and then immediately moved to his head and scalp.
    Feet. To. Face.
    No apparent handwashing intermission.
    No sanitation ceremony.
    Just a direct flight from toes to forehead.
    And somehow, that's not even Moon's weirdest massage story.
    The crew revisits his infamous experience with an overly enthusiastic massage therapist and a deeply uncomfortable misunderstanding involving the term "credit card."
    Let's just say the story comes with more swiping than a dating app.
    Gen Z Discovers Cigarettes and Calls Them Plant-Based

    Remember when smoking cigarettes was considered unhealthy?
    Apparently, some people on TikTok have decided it's time to revisit that conversation.
    Moon brings up a trend involving young adults switching from vaping back to traditional cigarettes, with some describing tobacco as a more natural, plant-based alternative.
    Technically, tobacco is a plant.
    So is poison ivy.
    That doesn't make it a wellness product.
    The crew debates the differences between smoking and vaping, the dangers of both, and why Gen Z seems determined to rediscover things previous generations already figured out were terrible ideas.
    Rafe points out that younger generations are also rediscovering concert mosh pits as though nobody had ever thought of jumping into strangers before.
    Lern offers a radical suggestion: maybe don't smoke anything.
    An absolutely outrageous concept.
    The conversation also turns toward technology, memory, and whether younger generations are actually becoming less intelligent or simply adapting to a world where every answer is one Google search away.
    Which is a fascinating discussion coming from a room full of adults who can barely agree on how to wash their faces.
    Are You Actually Smart? The Crew Rates Its Own Intelligence

    A psychic's claim about certain birth months being associated with higher intelligence leads Moon to ask everyone a dangerous question:
    How smart do you think you are?
    Above average?
    Average?
    Below average?
    Or are you the kind of person who thinks you're a genius because you once successfully reset a Wi-Fi router?
    Rizz admits he flunked out of college but still considers himself above average.
    Moon says his intelligence fluctuates depending on the day, the time, and how much coffee he's consumed.
    Lern gives herself credit for emotional intelligence.
    And Rafe reminds everyone that he recently admitted to eating one of those little silica gel packets from a beef jerky package.
    Not exactly the opening argument for Mensa membership.
    The crew also discusses extremely intelligent people who struggle socially, whether genius can be lonely, and why academic intelligence doesn't always translate into practical life skills.
    Naturally, the discussion produces almost no measurable increase in the collective intelligence of the studio.
    Teenagers Are Better With Money Than Their Parents?

    In news that will make every adult who has ever checked their bank account before payday feel personally attacked, a survey suggests some teenagers are better at managing money than their parents.
    Moon shares findings about teens saving more, sticking to budgets, and making smarter decisions about wants versus needs.
    The crew reflects on growing up without much financial education, the old-school reluctance to discuss money, and how today's kids have access to budgeting apps, investment simulations, and financial information previous generations never received.
    Lern talks about learning financial responsibility as an adult.
    Rizz wonders why nobody told him to start investing in real estate when he was younger.
    And Rafe explains that growing up without much money teaches you a different kind of financial expertise: knowing exactly which utility company will give you the longest grace period before shutting something off.
    It's not exactly a lesson from a financial advisor.
    But it is a skill.
    The conversation also includes a warning about young people diving into risky stock trading without fully understanding the consequences.
    Because teaching teenagers how to invest is great.
    Teaching them to gamble their entire savings on an app? Maybe not so much.
    How Young Is Too Young to Leave Your Kids Home Alone?

    The final major debate tackles a parenting question that seems to have a completely different answer depending on which generation you ask.
    At what age is it okay to leave a child home alone?
    Five?
    Eight?
    Twelve?
    Or should parents wait until the kid has a mortgage and a 401(k)?
    Moon compares different state rules and recommendations, including the contrast between Missouri and Illinois, while the crew remembers growing up as latchkey kids.
    Rafe recalls being left responsible for younger children when he was still a kid himself.
    Rizz remembers his older sister serving as the household babysitter.
    And Moon recalls the classic childhood instructions:
    Don't answer the door.
    Don't touch the stove.
    Don't burn down the house.
    See you in a couple of hours.
    The conversation takes a nostalgic turn with an old 1980s safety video called Alone at Home, which taught kids how to handle emergencies, answer phones, and deal with household problems while their parents were away.
    Remember landlines?
    Remember knowing your neighbors?
    Remember when an eight-year-old was apparently expected to understand a circuit breaker?
    The crew also revisits the old Block Parent program and its neighborhood safe-house signs, comparing those memories with modern Safe Place programs.
    Underneath the jokes, there's a legitimate question about readiness, emergency contacts, supervision, and how much independence children should have.
    And whether today's parents are too protective or yesterday's parents were just operating on a level of confidence that should've required a permit.
    Another Day, Another Reason to Question Humanity

    From 311 backstage passes and Moon's shower habits to cigarette nostalgia, financial literacy, and latchkey childhood memories, this episode delivers exactly what you'd expect from The Rizzuto Show.
    A little St. Louis entertainment.
    A little pop culture commentary.
    A few surprisingly thoughtful conversations.
    And a deeply unnecessary amount of information about where everyone puts their soap.
    If you're looking for comedy podcasts packed with funny stories, weird news, daily humor, sarcastic commentary, and a crew that can turn an innocent question about bathing into a full-blown investigation, you've found your people.
    Or at least people who are equally questionable.
    Hit play for another funny podcast with Rizz and the gang, and ask yourself the one question that will haunt you long after this episode ends:
    Would you trust someone who goes directly from feet to face?
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    The Hottest Sports Betting Podcast on the Market! Anthony Goes Perfect | The Spread Zone

    11/12/2026 | 25 mins.
    The Spread Zone has seen some heaters in its time, but Anthony Stalter just took it to another level. Seven picks. Seven winners. And now he’s worried the gambling gods are coming to collect.
    Stalter delivered the first perfect 7-0 week in Spread Zone history, helping the show finish a combined 16-5. Rizz added a 5-2 week, Tim McKernan went 4-3, and Anthony’s advice after sweeping the board? Start fading him. Naturally, Tim is doing the opposite.
    Now the guys return with their college football Week 11 picks, NFL Week 10 predictions and locks of the week. Stalter puts his team total formula back to work with plays on Northwestern, Nebraska and Virginia Tech, while the crew breaks down Texas vs. LSU, Indiana vs. USC, Oregon vs. Michigan and more. Rizz also pokes the bear over Mizzou’s loss to Texas, and Tim has a few things to get off his chest about the officiating. For his closing lock, Anthony makes a rare departure from individual team totals and backs a shootout between Oregon State and Boise State.
    On the NFL side, the guys target Lions vs. Patriots in Germany, Chiefs vs. Falcons, and 49ers vs. Cowboys. Anthony unloads on his Falcons, Tim looks for big home underdogs to bite, and Rizz goes head-to-head with him on Jaguars–Titans. Somebody’s leaving that one with bragging rights.
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From comedy and weird news to celebrity gossip and sports, The Rizzuto Show brings the chaos and questionable logic of St. Louis’ favorite morning show to a daily podcast. Join Rizz, Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, and King Scott as they chop it up and dish it in a hilarious daily show—bustin’ chops, talking trends, and keeping it real. 🎙️ Expect funny clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and full Rizz Show comedy podcasts—all in one place. Don't miss a minute of your favorite comedy show. Subscribe/Follow now and laugh along with The Rizzuto Show - trying to save the world one funny podcast at a time! You can also hear The Rizzuto Show live on the radio every weekday from 6am-10am on 105.7 The Point - Everything Alternative - Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, Missouri - Part of the Gamut Podcast Network.
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