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Yakov Smirnoff Joins The Rizzuto Show
Then the legendary comedian Yakov Smirnoff joins Rizz and the gang ahead of his Flyover Comedy Festival appearance at Delmar Hall.
And the conversation turns into one of the most fascinating parts of the episode.
Yakov discusses his search for love, including a trip to Ukraine where he went on approximately 52 dates while trying to find the right partner.
He describes working with matchmaking agencies, scheduling multiple dates a day, and learning how quickly he could recognize whether a relationship might work.
For most people, 52 dates sounds exhausting.
For Yakov, it was practically a business trip.
But here's the twist.
He didn't meet his eventual wife, Olivia, through one of those matchmaking agencies.
He met her while organizing a relationship seminar.
The man went looking for love, developed a workshop about relationships, and ended up falling for the woman helping him put it together.
Somewhere, a romantic comedy screenwriter is furiously taking notes.
Yakov also explains how studying relationships, laughter, and happiness helped him understand his earlier marriage and what he wanted from a new one.
The crew gets into handshakes, Tony Robbins, walking across hot coals, and the surprisingly complicated art of finding someone compatible.
Rizz contributes stories about meeting his wife's family from Odessa, including a memorable introduction to a father-in-law who owned a New Jersey junkyard.
Nothing says welcome to the family quite like watching a car get crushed.
Becoming a Dad at 75 & Telling Jokes for Ronald Reagan

Yakov also discusses becoming a father again at 75.
His young son, Leonardo, has given him a completely different perspective on parenting.
Rafe, who became a grandfather at a young age, talks with Yakov about how experience changes the way people approach raising children.
It's a genuinely warm conversation about family, age, perspective, and appreciating life's unexpected chapters.
Then Yakov takes the crew back to his early comedy career and his experiences with President Ronald Reagan.
He recalls writing jokes that Reagan used in speeches and shares the unbelievable story of how a comedy club performance led to an invitation to a small gathering with the president.
There were helicopters.
Heavy security.
A very nervous comedian.
And a security officer who recognized Yakov from a Miller Lite commercial.
Apparently, being famous for beer commercials can occasionally help with presidential security.
Yakov reflects on the collapse of the Soviet Union, the impact it had on his comedy career, and how Branson became an important part of his next chapter.
He also explains why he still believes comedy can bring people together rather than divide them.
It's a thoughtful, funny, and occasionally surprising conversation with a performer who's spent decades making audiences laugh.
Celebrity Gossip, Weird News & Peak St. Louis Morning Show Chaos

This episode has everything that makes The Rizzuto Show one of the more unpredictable comedy podcasts around.
Luxury real estate from Fallout.
GTA 6 vacation debates.
Pokémon card madness.
Bill Belichick's very unfortunate doorbell footage.
Music industry billionaires.
Celebrity scandals.
Holiday shopping fails.
And a legendary comedian explaining how dozens of dates, a relationship seminar, and a very specific handshake helped him find love.
If you're looking for comedy podcasts packed with funny celebrity gossip, pop culture commentary, weird news, and sarcastic humor from St. Louis, you've found the right crew.
Hit play for another funny podcast featuring Rizzuto, Moon, Lern, Rafe, and special guest Yakov Smirnoff.
Today's lessons?
Don't leave your kid outside Target for Pokémon cards.
Don't assume your Airbnb security footage will stay private.
Don't judge a mansion until you've seen the swimming pool.
And if you ever meet Yakov Smirnoff, apparently the handshake matters.
As for Bill Belichick?
Some mysteries should probably remain mysteries.
Unfortunately, we have webcams and absolutely no self-control.
A lovesick elk is attacking cars in St. Louis, Rizz is officially done being Thanksgiving's unappreciated personal chef, and Rafe is preparing to eat something so questionable he started the morning with Pepto-Bismol. Welcome to Tuesday.
The Rizzuto Show is back with another funny podcast full of St. Louis weird news, holiday food arguments, Russian family stories, wildlife behaving badly, and the kind of daily comedy that makes you wonder whether anyone in this studio should be allowed to make decisions without supervision.
Rizzuto, Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, and the gang have a packed morning ahead. Comedian Yakov Smirnoff is scheduled to visit, Rafe's dreaded blind taste test punishment is looming, and Thanksgiving preparations have already pushed Rizz to the edge of a full culinary retirement.
Meanwhile, a very frustrated elk has apparently decided that the vehicles at Lone Elk Park are his personal enemies.
Nature is healing.
Or filing an insurance claim.
Rizz Is Quitting Thanksgiving Cooking Because Nobody Appreciates Him

Rizz has a Thanksgiving announcement.
He's done.
Finished.
Retired.
Not from radio. Unfortunately for everyone involved, he's still doing that.
He's retiring from cooking an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner for people who apparently only want mashed potatoes.
After spending the night before and the entire holiday preparing a beautiful spread, Rizz says his family didn't appreciate the effort.
Lern immediately asks whether he bothered finding out what everyone actually wanted to eat.
Rizz doesn't appreciate that question either.
Moon remembers Rizz dramatically announcing his retirement during a commercial break, while Lern points out that catering the holiday might actually be a reasonable solution.
But Rizz isn't simply outsourcing dinner.
He's making a statement.
And you can bet everyone at that table is going to hear about it.
The crew debates whether Thanksgiving really needs to revolve around turkey, especially when families have multiple celebrations over the same weekend.
Lern wants to introduce Italian or Mexican food into her family's second Thanksgiving.
Her in-laws seem open to the idea.
Some other family members haven't responded.
Which naturally leads to an investigation into whether suggesting tacos instead of turkey is somehow a declaration of war against American tradition.
Moon has celebrated Thanksgiving at a Chinese restaurant.
Rafe brings his mom's taco dip.
And Rizz is seriously considering letting somebody else handle the entire meal.
The pilgrims would be confused.
But they'd probably appreciate not having to wash the dishes.
Thanksgiving Kolaches Might Be the Greatest Holiday Invention Ever

Then Rafe introduces the real star of the holiday season:
Turkey, stuffing, and gravy kolaches from St. Louis Kolache.
Imagine taking the perfect bite of Thanksgiving dinner, wrapping it in sweet dough, and turning it into a portable food miracle.
Rafe has already eaten two.
He desperately wanted a third.
Moon agrees they're incredible.
Lern loves the concept.
And Rizz starts wondering whether he could simply bring a tray of kolaches to Thanksgiving and call it a day.
The crew discusses how many bites it should take to finish one, the best flavors at St. Louis Kolache, and whether Rizz could pass off store-bought Thanksgiving kolaches as a treasured family recipe.
Rafe suggests showing up wearing an apron, putting flour on his face, and claiming he stayed up all night baking.
Honestly, it's a better plan than cooking an entire dinner for people who only eat potatoes.
Rafe also shares how his dog Bo has learned to associate getting picked up from the kennel with receiving a kolache.
That's right.
Even the dog has better holiday food priorities than most humans.
Why Aren't You Drinking? The Holiday Question Nobody Asked For

With Thanksgiving and holiday parties approaching, the crew discusses a familiar social annoyance:
People who demand an explanation when somebody isn't drinking.
Moon says he rarely gets questioned.
Rafe explains that after years of sobriety, he no longer feels obligated to share his personal history with strangers who offer him alcohol.
Sometimes, "No thanks" is a complete answer.
A revolutionary concept.
Lern says that whenever a woman turns down a drink, somebody inevitably assumes she's pregnant.
And Rizz remembers the drinking traditions in his extended family, where declining a shot can apparently be treated like a personal betrayal.
That leads to the story of his introduction to Amelia's Russian relatives.
At a lavish family anniversary party in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Rizz says a group of men in black turtlenecks and sport coats surrounded him and informed him that joining the family required drinking vodka.
He complied.
And eventually became part of the welcoming committee himself.
Nothing says family bonding like a surprise initiation ceremony with expensive liquor and a dancing bear in a tutu.
Rafe contributes his own Russian family story involving an intoxicated relative who seemed ready to challenge him to a fight.
Instead, the man took him into another room to watch footage of an eagle's nest.
A beautiful reminder that family gatherings can go from international incident to nature documentary in approximately 30 seconds.
A Horny Elk Shuts Down Lone Elk Park

Now for the St. Louis story nobody had on their bingo card.
Lone Elk Park temporarily closes because a dominant male elk is picking fights with cars.
According to the report discussed on the show, the park's new herd bull has been especially aggressive during mating season.
Visitors are being warned to stay in their vehicles and avoid getting too close.
Unfortunately, the elk seems to have a particular problem with vehicles that enter his personal space.
Moon says the animal even went after a Nissan Rogue.
Rizz wants to know what you're supposed to tell your insurance company when an elk attacks your car.
And Rafe immediately declares that he's never related to an animal more.
Lern is delighted by the entire situation.
The crew starts discussing the park's other attractions, including bison, deer, and raccoons that Moon describes as having almost human personalities.
Rafe becomes fascinated by the idea of raccoons approaching cars for snacks.
Then he introduces everyone to a raccoon-filled island near Miami.
Suddenly, the conversation has gone from a dangerous elk to a luxury raccoon vacation destination.
Because that's what happens when you let five people discuss wildlife without a responsible adult present.
A listener also calls in to describe a school field trip to Lone Elk Park where an agitated elk reportedly began stomping near the group.
Despite warnings about remaining inside vehicles during mating season, the students had been taken out on a trail.
The crew is understandably baffled.
Nothing makes a second-grade field trip more memorable than having to retreat from a furious animal with giant antlers.
Gorillas, Safaris & Absolutely Terrible Survival Advice

The wildlife conversation keeps getting stranger.
Rizz brings up a video of a silverback gorilla charging and beating its chest.
Moon explains the advice he's read about avoiding direct eye contact, staying calm, and making yourself appear less threatening.
Rafe remembers another video suggesting almost the opposite approach.
Which leaves everyone with one important conclusion:
Maybe don't get into a staring contest with a gorilla.
The crew also talks about unusual zoo experiences, drive-through safaris, and the planned expansion of the St. Louis Zoo's wildlife attractions.
Moon remembers walking through an enclosure filled with lemurs during an overseas trip.
Rizz recalls the monkeys at a New Jersey drive-through safari stealing antennas from cars.
And Rafe remains focused on the raccoons.
Somewhere, the angry elk is still waiting for everybody to leave him alone.
Topgolf Gets Cheaper, and St. Louis Finally Gets Some Good News

After all that animal-related property damage, the show finds a little good news for your wallet.
Rizz discusses Topgolf's announcement of an average 20% reduction in gameplay prices nationwide.
The crew agrees that taking a family to Topgolf can get expensive quickly, especially once food and drinks are involved.
Lern appreciates a company responding to customer complaints.
Rafe remembers taking his son for a birthday outing.
And Rizz is just happy to hear about something getting cheaper for once.
A rare financial victory.
Enjoy it before somebody brings up the price of Thanksgiving groceries.
A Serious St. Louis Story: The Fatal Highway Wheel Accident

The show also takes time to discuss a tragic local story involving Ray Hartman, the founder of the Riverfront Times.
Rizz shares a report about the fatal highway crash in which a heavy wheel assembly detached from a semi-truck and struck Hartman's vehicle.
The crew discusses investigators' findings about the wheel assembly, including the reported absence of lubrication and evidence of extreme heat.
Moon recalls a frightening experience when a touring trailer suffered a wheel-bearing failure and caught fire.
A caller with trucking and fleet-maintenance experience explains how commercial vehicle inspections and maintenance responsibilities work.
It's a sobering conversation about preventable mechanical failures, road safety, and the consequences when essential maintenance is missed.
Even a show built on sarcastic humor knows when a story deserves serious attention.
Yakov Smirnoff, Rafe's Blind Taste Test & More Studio Chaos

The crew is also looking forward to a visit from comedian Yakov Smirnoff.
Rizz and Rafe discuss Yakov's family life, his search for a wife through Ukrainian dating, and Rafe's amusing realization that the baby he once assumed was Yakov's grandson was actually his son.
Meanwhile, Rafe has a more immediate concern.
His blind taste test punishment.
He's so worried about what's coming that he admits to taking Pepto-Bismol before the show.
Lern has already sampled one of the mystery items.
Her reaction is not reassuring.
And the gang starts joking about whether Yakov might help feed Rafe during the challenge.
Because apparently, humiliating your coworker is even more entertaining when an internationally known comedian might be involved.
There's also talk of Clementine's ice cream, pumpkin gooey butter cake, and a few other treats that could make the day's food situation either significantly better or much, much worse.
St. Louis Comedy, Thanksgiving Chaos & One Very Angry Elk

From Thanksgiving kolaches and family dinner drama to Russian vodka traditions, aggressive wildlife, local news, and the possibility of Rafe eating something regrettable, The Rizzuto Show delivers another morning of funny stories, weird news, and St. Louis entertainment.
If you're browsing comedy podcasts looking for a show that can turn a holiday menu disagreement into a family crisis, this crew has you covered.
And if you enjoy comedy podcasts that mix ridiculous local headlines with real conversations, unexpected detours, and sarcastic humor, welcome to the Rizz Show.
Today's lessons are simple:
If nobody appreciates your Thanksgiving cooking, order kolaches.
If someone doesn't want a drink, stop interrogating them.
If a gorilla looks angry, don't challenge it.
And if a giant elk starts approaching your Nissan Rogue, maybe reconsider your sightseeing plans.
Hit play for another funny podcast from The Rizzuto Show, where the holiday stress is free, the wildlife is aggressive, and the Thanksgiving leftovers might actually fit inside a pastry.
Because among all the comedy podcasts out there, somebody has to defend the rights of overworked holiday cooks and romantically frustrated elk.
Apparently, that somebody is us.
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Lone Elk Park closes indefinitely due to elk mating season
Missing grease cited in crash that killed RFT founder Ray Hartmann
Woman suffered horrific life-changing injuries at glamorous LA dinner with friends
Father accused of leaving daughter sleeping outside Target to hold spot for Pokémon cards
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Rafe Williams gets dressed like a baby, blindfolded, and fed vegan meat sticks, camel milk, a Twinkie hot dog, and pickled pig's feet. And somehow, the worst thing in the room isn't even something he eats.
Welcome back to The Rizzuto Show, your favorite St. Louis funny podcast, where losing a football challenge apparently means surrendering your dignity, your taste buds, and possibly your ability to enjoy food ever again.
Rizzuto, Moon Valjean, Lern, and King Scott have been planning Rafe's blind taste test punishment, and today is the day they finally unleash their disgusting little buffet on an unsuspecting comedian.
The rules are simple: Rafe wears a blindfold, the crew feeds him mystery foods, and he tries to identify what he's eating.
For every correct guess, Rizz promises him $25.
Sounds fair.
Except nobody has brought anything remotely normal.
And Rafe's blindfold already smells like something died inside it.
This is exactly the kind of premium entertainment that keeps comedy podcasts alive.
Baby Rafe Enters the Studio

Before the tasting even begins, Rafe is dressed like a giant baby.
King Scott proudly claims him as his own.
Lern immediately refuses to acknowledge any resemblance.
And Rafe reminds everybody that becoming a professional comedian was supposed to be about using his intelligence and artistic talent to make people laugh.
Not wearing baby clothes while his coworkers shove mystery food into his mouth.
But here we are.
Rizz explains that everyone has brought something special for the challenge.
Moon suggests that Rafe should have to pay $25 every time he guesses incorrectly.
And Rafe quickly realizes that the promised cash prize might not be worth the emotional damage.
Especially once the blindfold goes on.
Because it smells terrible.
Really terrible.
And Rizz knows exactly why.
Round One: The Vegan Meat Stick That Shouldn't Exist

Lern goes first with a plant-based jerky stick she bought expecting a decent snack.
She was wrong.
Very wrong.
The product is supposed to be a vegan alternative to a traditional meat stick.
Instead, Lern describes it as a mushy, unpleasant disaster with a texture that no food should willingly possess.
Rafe takes his first blindfolded bite.
Immediately regrets it.
And begins trying to figure out what kind of processed meat he's been given.
He detects garlic.
He notices the sausage-like texture.
And he becomes increasingly convinced that somebody has fed him raw meat.
His final guess?
Some kind of garlic sausage.
Wrong.
It's vegan jerky.
Rafe is horrified to learn that the product is actually intended to be eaten exactly as served.
No cooking.
No preparation.
Just straight out of the package.
He describes the experience as genuinely grotesque.
Lern agrees.
And the crew wonders how a product marketed as a convenient snack managed to become the first major casualty of the morning.
One round down.
Zero dollars earned.
And Baby Rafe is already questioning every life decision that brought him here.
Round Two: Weird Al's Twinkie Wiener Sandwich

King Scott is up next.
And he has prepared a culinary creation made famous by Weird Al Yankovic:
The Twinkie Wiener Sandwich.
For the uninitiated, this masterpiece consists of a hot dog placed inside a sliced Twinkie and topped with spray cheese.
Yes.
A Twinkie.
A hot dog.
And Easy Cheese.
Three ingredients that should probably have restraining orders against one another.
The crew carefully assembles the sandwich while Rafe sits blindfolded, completely unaware of the crime against cuisine taking place nearby.
Then it's feeding time.
Everybody encourages him to open wide.
Lern provides the emotional support of a mother trying to convince a toddler to eat vegetables.
Moon analyzes the texture.
And Rizz demands a proper guess.
Rafe notices the cheese immediately.
Then something sweet.
Then some kind of meat.
He eventually decides it must be a chili cheese dog.
Close enough to demonstrate that his taste buds still work.
Not close enough to win the money.
When the crew reveals the actual sandwich, Rafe is stunned.
But here's the twist.
He actually likes it.
After the vegan meat stick, he says he could eat twenty Twinkie Wiener Sandwiches.
Congratulations, Weird Al.
Your questionable recipe is officially the most appetizing thing on the menu.
Unfortunately for Rafe, things are about to get significantly worse.
Round Three: Camel Milk & a Durian Disaster

Rizz's contribution to the blind taste test is camel milk.
Actual camel milk.
Not almond milk.
Not oat milk.
Not something with a cute little camel printed on the carton for marketing purposes.
Milk from a camel.
But Rizz has another surprise waiting.
A giant durian fruit.
For anyone unfamiliar with durian, it's famous for its incredibly powerful smell.
Rizz originally planned to keep the fruit away from the studio because opening it indoors would be a terrible idea.
Naturally, the crew convinces him to open it indoors.
While Rafe is blindfolded.
Right before he's supposed to drink the camel milk.
Brilliant.
Absolutely brilliant.
The moment the durian opens, the entire studio begins falling apart.
Moon starts gagging.
Lern can barely breathe.
Rizz insists it isn't that bad.
And Rafe, unable to see what's happening, can hear his coworkers making increasingly disturbing noises.
The smell spreads through the room.
Then the hallway.
Then apparently into the nightmares of everybody working at the radio station.
Meanwhile, Rafe is handed a straw and told to drink.
He takes a sip of camel milk.
And immediately assumes he's consumed something from the bottom of a dirty aquarium.
He compares the experience to drinking water from a turtle enclosure.
He wonders whether the liquid is some kind of kombucha.
He briefly considers whether "corpse" is an acceptable answer.
And the entire time, the durian is destroying everyone's ability to think clearly.
His final guess is kombucha.
Wrong again.
It's camel milk.
Rafe is disgusted.
But when he discovers the horrible smell actually came from the durian, he realizes the crew has essentially sabotaged his ability to identify anything.
The best part?
Rizz admits he only put the blindfold next to the durian before the challenge.
That's why it smelled awful before the fruit was even opened.
At this point, the punishment has become a full-scale environmental emergency.
And there's still one more food to go.
Round Four: Moon's Pickled Pig's Feet

Moon Valjean has saved his contribution for last.
And somehow, he manages to make everything worse.
His mystery food?
Pickled pig's feet.
Ordered from Amazon.
Packed in pink vinegar.
Complete with bones, fat, and a texture that looks like something recovered from a science experiment.
Moon opens the jar.
Immediately regrets it.
The crew begins examining the contents, which include an entire pig's foot floating in the liquid.
Rizz thinks it looks delicious.
Nobody believes him.
Lern is struggling.
Moon is struggling.
And Rafe is still sitting there dressed like a giant baby, wondering why his coworkers hate him.
Moon attempts to extract the foot from the jar.
It doesn't go smoothly.
There's a lot of commentary about the gelatinous texture.
A lot of concern about the smell.
And an alarming amount of discussion about the pig's toenail.
Eventually, Rafe takes a bite.
He pauses.
He processes the experience.
And somehow manages to identify that the food is pickled.
A promising start.
Then he guesses pickled herring.
Wrong.
It's pickled pig's feet.
The crew reveals the jar, and Rafe gets to see exactly what he's been eating.
Congratulations.
You've survived the final round.
You've earned absolutely no money.
And you've probably lost the ability to trust your friends.
The Durian Fruit Wins the Entire Competition

With the tasting officially complete, the crew finally turns its attention back to the enormous durian fruit that's been poisoning the studio atmosphere.
Rizz insists that durian actually tastes pretty good.
He compares the flavor to vanilla custard.
Lern agrees to try some.
Moon continues struggling with the smell.
And Rafe wants absolutely nothing to do with it.
The fruit is so pungent that people in the hallway are reportedly complaining.
Which is especially unfortunate because the crew has another guest arriving in just a few minutes.
Jim Harper from Clementine's is scheduled to come into the studio.
And instead of being greeted by a professional radio environment, he's about to walk into a room that smells like somebody opened a dumpster inside a seafood market.
Rizz blames Lern for convincing him to open the fruit.
Lern reminds him that he was the one who bought it.
Moon wants the entire thing removed from the building.
And Rafe is just trying to recover from drinking camel milk while breathing through a cloud of durian fumes.
The punishment was supposed to be for Rafe.
Somehow, the entire radio station lost.
The Most Disgusting 25 Minutes in Rizz Show History?

Let's review the damage.
One vegan meat stick that tastes like uncooked sausage.
One Twinkie hot dog with spray cheese.
One glass of camel milk.
One jar of pickled pig's feet.
One giant durian fruit that should never have been opened indoors.
And one fully grown comedian dressed like a baby, wondering whether $25 was ever going to be worth this humiliation.
Spoiler alert:
It wasn't.
From disgusting food challenges and hilarious fails to weird snacks, questionable recipes, and complete morning show chaos, this episode delivers everything you could possibly want from a St. Louis comedy show.
Unless what you want is a pleasant breakfast.
In that case, maybe wait until after you've eaten.
If you're browsing comedy podcasts for ridiculous challenges, sarcastic humor, and funny stories that probably shouldn't happen in a professional workplace, The Rizzuto Show has you covered.
And if you love comedy podcasts where the hosts willingly create a biohazard just to watch their coworker suffer, congratulations.
You've found your people.
Hit play for another funny podcast from Rizz and the gang, featuring one of the most revolting blind taste tests we've ever attempted.
Because among all the comedy podcasts out there, we're pretty confident very few involve camel milk, pig's feet, a Twinkie hot dog, and a giant baby in the same room.
And remember:
Never trust a vegan meat stick. Never open a durian indoors. And never lose a bet on The Rizzuto Show.
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A dad allegedly leaves his six-year-old daughter outside Target to save his spot in line for Pokémon cards, Bill Belichick's shirtless walk of shame becomes a legal dispute, and Yakov Smirnoff reveals how 52 dates led him to love. Somehow, that's only the beginning.
Welcome to another funny podcast from The Rizzuto Show, where Rizzuto, Moon Valjean, Lern, and Rafe Williams tackle the important questions of our time.
Like whether a $4.25 million mansion is worth buying because it appeared in Fallout.
Whether taking vacation days to play video games is legitimate self-care.
And whether anybody on Earth needed an extended discussion about Bill Belichick's nipples.
Spoiler alert: We absolutely did not.
But we had it anyway.
Fallout's $4.25 Million Dream House

Rizz kicks things off with a luxury home featured in the television series Fallout that's listed for a casual $4.25 million.
The property in Old Westbury, New York, was designed by architect Norman Jaffe and built in 1977. It features two acres of land, a stunning stone swimming pool, and a private movie theater.
Moon is obsessed with the architecture.
Rafe loves the midcentury-modern aesthetic.
Lern is ready to move in.
And Rizz is disappointed that the place isn't in Los Angeles.
Apparently, a multimillion-dollar architectural masterpiece just isn't good enough if it's in the wrong ZIP code.
The crew also compares it to a much pricier Long Island mansion associated with Your Friends & Neighbors.
Because nothing makes morning radio more relatable than discussing houses nobody in the room is buying.
Taking a Day Off for GTA 6 Is Apparently Self-Care

The conversation shifts to video games when Rizz discusses the excitement surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6 and people scheduling vacation days around major game releases.
His son is already making room on the PlayStation.
Moon understands the obsession.
Lern says life is short and people should enjoy the things they're excited about.
And Rafe suggests that if every gamer stays home on release day, it might be the perfect time to visit Medieval Times.
Imagine having an entire jousting tournament performed just for you.
One knight.
One horse.
One deeply uncomfortable employee wondering why he still has to use a microphone.
The crew debates whether taking a day off for a video game is any different from taking one off for a Cardinals game or a concert.
Turns out, planning time away from work for something you enjoy isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Unless you're Rizz, in which case everyone assumes your scheduled day off is secretly about video games.
Pokémon Dad of the Year — Absolutely Not

Next comes a parenting story so ridiculous it almost sounds like a rejected sitcom plot.
According to the report discussed on the show, a South Carolina father was arrested after allegedly leaving his six-year-old daughter outside Target in the middle of the night to hold his place in line for Pokémon cards.
He reportedly gave her a pillow and blanket.
Then went home to sleep.
Because apparently the rarest Pokémon card of all is responsible parenting.
Rizz is furious.
Lern is horrified.
Rafe jokes that the father treated his daughter like a Pokémon he could deploy into battle.
And Moon briefly plays devil's advocate, mostly because annoying everybody else is one of his greatest talents.
The crew discusses the reported arrest, the child's safety, and the absurdity of risking your family over collectible trading cards.
We've heard of catching them all.
We didn't realize that included criminal charges.
Bill Belichick's Tiny Nipples & the Airbnb Lawsuit

From questionable parenting to celebrity privacy, the show takes a sharp turn into a story involving Bill Belichick, Jordan Hudson, and a shirtless Ring doorbell video.
The crew discusses a lawsuit over footage reportedly captured at an Airbnb rental and subsequently released without the renter's permission.
That raises a surprisingly interesting question:
Who controls security-camera footage when you're renting somebody else's property?
Rafe argues that paying to stay at a private residence should come with some expectation of privacy.
Moon explores the property owner's side.
Rizz wonders where the line falls between private surveillance and publicly visible behavior.
Lern considers how the publicity may have affected the relationship.
A thoughtful legal discussion.
Naturally, it begins with everyone trying to predict the size of Bill Belichick's nipples.
Rafe votes for tiny.
Lern considers the alternatives.
Rizz insists they might be beautiful.
And Moon analyzes the grainy video like he's examining footage from the moon landing.
This is why comedy podcasts exist.
So someone can spend twenty minutes discussing celebrity privacy rights and somehow turn it into a nipple investigation.
Crap on Celebrities: Billionaires, Bad Calendars & Hollywood Chaos

Lern brings another round of celebrity news and entertainment gossip, beginning with Paul McCartney's reported billionaire status.
The crew discusses his estimated fortune and compares it with the enormous wealth of Taylor Swift and Jay-Z.
Then it's off to Las Vegas, where Pink's reported Sphere residency sparks a conversation about the venue's economics and the spectacular production costs of modern concerts.
There's also discussion of Oasis and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with serious legal stories involving Steven Tyler and Russell Brand.
The crew reacts to the reports, distinguishes allegations from denials where discussed, and considers how celebrity scandals can change the way audiences view older movies and performances.
On the considerably less serious side, Kim Kardashian's SKIMS holiday advent calendar becomes a target after customers complain about paying a premium price for inexpensive accessories.
Hair ties.
Scrunchies.
Bobby pins.
For roughly $150.
Nothing says holiday magic like opening a tiny cardboard door and discovering something you could've purchased at a drugstore.
The crew also discusses Dustin Hoffman's frightening account of being confronted by an armed husband during an affair, plus a new G.I. Joe movie, Heat 2 casting chatter, Nicolas Cage's concerns about AI, superhero rumors, and the uncertain future of a Madonna biopic.
And for St. Louis listeners, there's a conversation about music-themed laser shows at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium.
Finally, an entertainment experience where you can lie down and nobody judges you for falling asleep.
Yakov Smirnoff Joins The Rizzuto Show

Then the legendary comedian Yakov Smirnoff joins Rizz and the gang ahead of his Flyover Comedy Festival appearance at Delmar Hall.
And the conversation turns into one of the most fascinating parts of the episode.
Yakov discusses his search for love, including a trip to Ukraine where he went on approximately 52 dates while trying to find the right partner.
He describes working with matchmaking agencies, scheduling multiple dates a day, and learning how quickly he could recognize whether a relationship might work.
For most people, 52 dates sounds exhausting.
For Yakov, it was practically a business trip.
But here's the twist.
He didn't meet his eventual wife, Olivia, through one of those matchmaking agencies.
He met her while organizing a relationship seminar.
The man went looking for love, developed a workshop about relationships, and ended up falling for the woman helping him put it together.
Somewhere, a romantic comedy screenwriter is furiously taking notes.
Yakov also explains how studying relationships, laughter, and happiness helped him understand his earlier marriage and what he wanted from a new one.
The crew gets into handshakes, Tony Robbins, walking across hot coals, and the surprisingly complicated art of finding someone compatible.
Rizz contributes stories about meeting his wife's family from Odessa, including a memorable introduction to a father-in-law who owned a New Jersey junkyard.
Nothing says welcome to the family quite like watching a car get crushed.
Becoming a Dad at 75 & Telling Jokes for Ronald Reagan

Yakov also discusses becoming a father again at 75.
His young son, Leonardo, has given him a completely different perspective on parenting.
Rafe, who became a grandfather at a young age, talks with Yakov about how experience changes the way people approach raising children.
It's a genuinely warm conversation about family, age, perspective, and appreciating life's unexpected chapters.
Then Yakov takes the crew back to his early comedy career and his experiences with President Ronald Reagan.
He recalls writing jokes that Reagan used in speeches and shares the unbelievable story of how a comedy club performance led to an invitation to a small gathering with the president.
There were helicopters.
Heavy security.
A very nervous comedian.
And a security officer who recognized Yakov from a Miller Lite commercial.
Apparently, being famous for beer commercials can occasionally help with presidential security.
Yakov reflects on the collapse of the Soviet Union, the impact it had on his comedy career, and how Branson became an important part of his next chapter.
He also explains why he still believes comedy can bring people together rather than divide them.
It's a thoughtful, funny, and occasionally surprising conversation with a performer who's spent decades making audiences laugh.
Celebrity Gossip, Weird News & Peak St. Louis Morning Show Chaos

This episode has everything that makes The Rizzuto Show one of the more unpredictable comedy podcasts around.
Luxury real estate from Fallout.
GTA 6 vacation debates.
Pokémon card madness.
Bill Belichick's very unfortunate doorbell footage.
Music industry billionaires.
Celebrity scandals.
Holiday shopping fails.
And a legendary comedian explaining how dozens of dates, a relationship seminar, and a very specific handshake helped him find love.
If you're looking for comedy podcasts packed with funny celebrity gossip, pop culture commentary, weird news, and sarcastic humor from St. Louis, you've found the right crew.
Hit play for another funny podcast featuring Rizzuto, Moon, Lern, Rafe, and special guest Yakov Smirnoff.
Today's lessons?
Don't leave your kid outside Target for Pokémon cards.
Don't assume your Airbnb security footage will stay private.
Don't judge a mansion until you've seen the swimming pool.
And if you ever meet Yakov Smirnoff, apparently the handshake matters.
As for Bill Belichick?
Some mysteries should probably remain mysteries.
Unfortunately, we have webcams and absolutely no self-control.
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A lovesick elk is attacking cars in St. Louis, Rizz is officially done being Thanksgiving's unappreciated personal chef, and Rafe is preparing to eat something so questionable he started the morning with Pepto-Bismol. Welcome to Tuesday.
The Rizzuto Show is back with another funny podcast full of St. Louis weird news, holiday food arguments, Russian family stories, wildlife behaving badly, and the kind of daily comedy that makes you wonder whether anyone in this studio should be allowed to make decisions without supervision.
Rizzuto, Moon Valjean, Lern, Rafe Williams, and the gang have a packed morning ahead. Comedian Yakov Smirnoff is scheduled to visit, Rafe's dreaded blind taste test punishment is looming, and Thanksgiving preparations have already pushed Rizz to the edge of a full culinary retirement.
Meanwhile, a very frustrated elk has apparently decided that the vehicles at Lone Elk Park are his personal enemies.
Nature is healing.
Or filing an insurance claim.
Rizz Is Quitting Thanksgiving Cooking Because Nobody Appreciates Him

Rizz has a Thanksgiving announcement.
He's done.
Finished.
Retired.
Not from radio. Unfortunately for everyone involved, he's still doing that.
He's retiring from cooking an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner for people who apparently only want mashed potatoes.
After spending the night before and the entire holiday preparing a beautiful spread, Rizz says his family didn't appreciate the effort.
Lern immediately asks whether he bothered finding out what everyone actually wanted to eat.
Rizz doesn't appreciate that question either.
Moon remembers Rizz dramatically announcing his retirement during a commercial break, while Lern points out that catering the holiday might actually be a reasonable solution.
But Rizz isn't simply outsourcing dinner.
He's making a statement.
And you can bet everyone at that table is going to hear about it.
The crew debates whether Thanksgiving really needs to revolve around turkey, especially when families have multiple celebrations over the same weekend.
Lern wants to introduce Italian or Mexican food into her family's second Thanksgiving.
Her in-laws seem open to the idea.
Some other family members haven't responded.
Which naturally leads to an investigation into whether suggesting tacos instead of turkey is somehow a declaration of war against American tradition.
Moon has celebrated Thanksgiving at a Chinese restaurant.
Rafe brings his mom's taco dip.
And Rizz is seriously considering letting somebody else handle the entire meal.
The pilgrims would be confused.
But they'd probably appreciate not having to wash the dishes.
Thanksgiving Kolaches Might Be the Greatest Holiday Invention Ever

Then Rafe introduces the real star of the holiday season:
Turkey, stuffing, and gravy kolaches from St. Louis Kolache.
Imagine taking the perfect bite of Thanksgiving dinner, wrapping it in sweet dough, and turning it into a portable food miracle.
Rafe has already eaten two.
He desperately wanted a third.
Moon agrees they're incredible.
Lern loves the concept.
And Rizz starts wondering whether he could simply bring a tray of kolaches to Thanksgiving and call it a day.
The crew discusses how many bites it should take to finish one, the best flavors at St. Louis Kolache, and whether Rizz could pass off store-bought Thanksgiving kolaches as a treasured family recipe.
Rafe suggests showing up wearing an apron, putting flour on his face, and claiming he stayed up all night baking.
Honestly, it's a better plan than cooking an entire dinner for people who only eat potatoes.
Rafe also shares how his dog Bo has learned to associate getting picked up from the kennel with receiving a kolache.
That's right.
Even the dog has better holiday food priorities than most humans.
Why Aren't You Drinking? The Holiday Question Nobody Asked For

With Thanksgiving and holiday parties approaching, the crew discusses a familiar social annoyance:
People who demand an explanation when somebody isn't drinking.
Moon says he rarely gets questioned.
Rafe explains that after years of sobriety, he no longer feels obligated to share his personal history with strangers who offer him alcohol.
Sometimes, "No thanks" is a complete answer.
A revolutionary concept.
Lern says that whenever a woman turns down a drink, somebody inevitably assumes she's pregnant.
And Rizz remembers the drinking traditions in his extended family, where declining a shot can apparently be treated like a personal betrayal.
That leads to the story of his introduction to Amelia's Russian relatives.
At a lavish family anniversary party in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Rizz says a group of men in black turtlenecks and sport coats surrounded him and informed him that joining the family required drinking vodka.
He complied.
And eventually became part of the welcoming committee himself.
Nothing says family bonding like a surprise initiation ceremony with expensive liquor and a dancing bear in a tutu.
Rafe contributes his own Russian family story involving an intoxicated relative who seemed ready to challenge him to a fight.
Instead, the man took him into another room to watch footage of an eagle's nest.
A beautiful reminder that family gatherings can go from international incident to nature documentary in approximately 30 seconds.
A Horny Elk Shuts Down Lone Elk Park

Now for the St. Louis story nobody had on their bingo card.
Lone Elk Park temporarily closes because a dominant male elk is picking fights with cars.
According to the report discussed on the show, the park's new herd bull has been especially aggressive during mating season.
Visitors are being warned to stay in their vehicles and avoid getting too close.
Unfortunately, the elk seems to have a particular problem with vehicles that enter his personal space.
Moon says the animal even went after a Nissan Rogue.
Rizz wants to know what you're supposed to tell your insurance company when an elk attacks your car.
And Rafe immediately declares that he's never related to an animal more.
Lern is delighted by the entire situation.
The crew starts discussing the park's other attractions, including bison, deer, and raccoons that Moon describes as having almost human personalities.
Rafe becomes fascinated by the idea of raccoons approaching cars for snacks.
Then he introduces everyone to a raccoon-filled island near Miami.
Suddenly, the conversation has gone from a dangerous elk to a luxury raccoon vacation destination.
Because that's what happens when you let five people discuss wildlife without a responsible adult present.
A listener also calls in to describe a school field trip to Lone Elk Park where an agitated elk reportedly began stomping near the group.
Despite warnings about remaining inside vehicles during mating season, the students had been taken out on a trail.
The crew is understandably baffled.
Nothing makes a second-grade field trip more memorable than having to retreat from a furious animal with giant antlers.
Gorillas, Safaris & Absolutely Terrible Survival Advice

The wildlife conversation keeps getting stranger.
Rizz brings up a video of a silverback gorilla charging and beating its chest.
Moon explains the advice he's read about avoiding direct eye contact, staying calm, and making yourself appear less threatening.
Rafe remembers another video suggesting almost the opposite approach.
Which leaves everyone with one important conclusion:
Maybe don't get into a staring contest with a gorilla.
The crew also talks about unusual zoo experiences, drive-through safaris, and the planned expansion of the St. Louis Zoo's wildlife attractions.
Moon remembers walking through an enclosure filled with lemurs during an overseas trip.
Rizz recalls the monkeys at a New Jersey drive-through safari stealing antennas from cars.
And Rafe remains focused on the raccoons.
Somewhere, the angry elk is still waiting for everybody to leave him alone.
Topgolf Gets Cheaper, and St. Louis Finally Gets Some Good News

After all that animal-related property damage, the show finds a little good news for your wallet.
Rizz discusses Topgolf's announcement of an average 20% reduction in gameplay prices nationwide.
The crew agrees that taking a family to Topgolf can get expensive quickly, especially once food and drinks are involved.
Lern appreciates a company responding to customer complaints.
Rafe remembers taking his son for a birthday outing.
And Rizz is just happy to hear about something getting cheaper for once.
A rare financial victory.
Enjoy it before somebody brings up the price of Thanksgiving groceries.
A Serious St. Louis Story: The Fatal Highway Wheel Accident

The show also takes time to discuss a tragic local story involving Ray Hartman, the founder of the Riverfront Times.
Rizz shares a report about the fatal highway crash in which a heavy wheel assembly detached from a semi-truck and struck Hartman's vehicle.
The crew discusses investigators' findings about the wheel assembly, including the reported absence of lubrication and evidence of extreme heat.
Moon recalls a frightening experience when a touring trailer suffered a wheel-bearing failure and caught fire.
A caller with trucking and fleet-maintenance experience explains how commercial vehicle inspections and maintenance responsibilities work.
It's a sobering conversation about preventable mechanical failures, road safety, and the consequences when essential maintenance is missed.
Even a show built on sarcastic humor knows when a story deserves serious attention.
Yakov Smirnoff, Rafe's Blind Taste Test & More Studio Chaos

The crew is also looking forward to a visit from comedian Yakov Smirnoff.
Rizz and Rafe discuss Yakov's family life, his search for a wife through Ukrainian dating, and Rafe's amusing realization that the baby he once assumed was Yakov's grandson was actually his son.
Meanwhile, Rafe has a more immediate concern.
His blind taste test punishment.
He's so worried about what's coming that he admits to taking Pepto-Bismol before the show.
Lern has already sampled one of the mystery items.
Her reaction is not reassuring.
And the gang starts joking about whether Yakov might help feed Rafe during the challenge.
Because apparently, humiliating your coworker is even more entertaining when an internationally known comedian might be involved.
There's also talk of Clementine's ice cream, pumpkin gooey butter cake, and a few other treats that could make the day's food situation either significantly better or much, much worse.
St. Louis Comedy, Thanksgiving Chaos & One Very Angry Elk

From Thanksgiving kolaches and family dinner drama to Russian vodka traditions, aggressive wildlife, local news, and the possibility of Rafe eating something regrettable, The Rizzuto Show delivers another morning of funny stories, weird news, and St. Louis entertainment.
If you're browsing comedy podcasts looking for a show that can turn a holiday menu disagreement into a family crisis, this crew has you covered.
And if you enjoy comedy podcasts that mix ridiculous local headlines with real conversations, unexpected detours, and sarcastic humor, welcome to the Rizz Show.
Today's lessons are simple:
If nobody appreciates your Thanksgiving cooking, order kolaches.
If someone doesn't want a drink, stop interrogating them.
If a gorilla looks angry, don't challenge it.
And if a giant elk starts approaching your Nissan Rogue, maybe reconsider your sightseeing plans.
Hit play for another funny podcast from The Rizzuto Show, where the holiday stress is free, the wildlife is aggressive, and the Thanksgiving leftovers might actually fit inside a pastry.
Because among all the comedy podcasts out there, somebody has to defend the rights of overworked holiday cooks and romantically frustrated elk.
Apparently, that somebody is us.
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The whole gang is back for a huge Monday show.
Rafe Williams returns from Park City, Utah, with stories from the U.S. Olympic training facilities, where he got an up-close look at bobsledding, luge, skeleton, and the athletes who willingly launch themselves down icy tracks at ridiculous speeds.
Naturally, nobody can say "funicular" without turning it into a joke.
Somewhere in Utah, a perfectly respectable resort is wondering why its transportation system has become morning radio material.
Moon Rocks DeSoto, Missouri
While Rafe is living the luxurious mountain lifestyle, Moon Valjean is spending his weekend in DeSoto, Missouri, playing a fundraiser with The Dirtbags for the Mel Bay Foundation.
The event supports music education, music history, and music therapy, and Moon comes away impressed by the community's enthusiasm.
The crowd includes everyone from young kids experiencing their first rock show to older attendees who may have been slightly less prepared for the volume.
But by the end, the place is rocking.
Moon starts making the case that DeSoto could become a great destination for more live music and entertainment.
Lern immediately pitches a dirty soda business called "Da Soto."
And Rizz, who admits he's never actually visited, somehow feels qualified to explain what the people of DeSoto want.
Classic.
St. Louis Food, Concerts & the Flyover Comedy Festival
Lern's weekend includes a trip to O+O Pizza in Webster Groves, where the whipped goat cheese appetizer makes a serious impression.
She also checks out the renovations at West County Center, including the upcoming Cheesecake Factory, before heading to the Three Days Grace and I Prevail concert at Enterprise Center.
I Prevail earns some major praise from Lern, who thinks their energy might have stolen the show.
The crew discusses Three Days Grace performing with two lead singers, Adam Gontier and Matt Walst, and the challenges of balancing both voices onstage.
Meanwhile, Rafe is getting ready for the Flyover Comedy Festival in the Delmar Loop, with dozens of shows, hundreds of comedians, and multiple walkable venues.
Moon is excited about local live music.
Lern is excited about concerts and restaurants.
Rafe is excited about comedy.
And Rizz is about to explain why steakhouses are committing crimes against basic arithmetic.
The Great Three-Shrimp Scam
Rizz visits Sam's Steakhouse in South County and genuinely enjoys himself.
The restaurant looks beautiful.
The steak is excellent.
Three shrimp for $16.
What happens when a former child star takes a vow of poverty, owns 81 acres of land, has a sixth baby on the way, and starts a GoFundMe? Apparently, you get the most confusing financial plan since somebody decided to sell a $990 candle snuffer.
Welcome back to The Rizzuto Show, your favorite St. Louis funny podcast, where we investigate celebrity nonsense, question humanity's decision-making skills, and occasionally discover that the adults might actually be the problem.
Rizz, Moon, Lern, Rafe Williams, and King Scott are back with another helping of daily comedy, weird news, celebrity gossip, and the kind of sarcastic humor that makes comedy podcasts a necessary public service.
Today's episode features a Little Rascals star asking for financial assistance, an overprotective college mom who apparently thinks dorm rooms are daycare centers, the return of terrible headphones, and a celebrity gift guide designed specifically for people who have too much money and not enough supervision.
And that's before Rafe gets threatened with a blind taste test.
Alfalfa Takes a Vow of Poverty... and Starts a GoFundMe
Glamorous girlfriend of one of richest men in the world donates $2K to ‘Little Rascals’ star Brandon ‘Bug’ Hall’s GoFundMe
Sony is bringing back a piece of Walkman history, and unlike some other tech revivals, this one won’t require you to sell a kidney.
Charges filed after man steals Lego sets from Town and Country Target
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