Mt. Rushmore Podcast

If you are making a film, TV show or book and need an instant villain - just add a rich person. You automatically have a source of conflict with the "common people" and a character that the audience already feels like they know. Of course, not all rich characters are evil, because these are works of fiction that can be different than real life. In this episode we explore the many different types of rich people. And Michael shows just how little he does at work by coming up with a comprehensive 3D graph plotting different types of rich people.

Are you ready to get RADICAL? How about grinding some rails and hitting some WICKED front side 180s? Do you think I have any clue what I'm talking about? OF COURSE NOT! But that doesn't mean that we all can't appreciate a good skateboarding scene. Whether it shows the balletic nature of pros doing it right or are laughably bad, a good skateboarding scene can improve any movie. So strap on your helmet, kneepads and elbow pads (safety first) as those thrashin' dudes Jeff, Michael and Richard take on the most iconic skateboarding scenes around.

Laurel & Hardy. Martin & Lewis. Chips & Salsa. Partnerships bring out the best in each other. At their best, partners support each other and provide something that the other person lacks. At their worst, they eventually want to kill each other, which is still high entertainment. We'll let you be the judge on which side Richard & Michael fall on. Listen as Jeff plays marriage counselor and helps them decide the Mt. Rushmore of "&" Partnerships.

The Looney Tunes characters are among the most beloved and long-lasting in all of entertainment. Generations of children and adults have laughed at the perfect mix of sly satire and outright silliness shown when a character like Bugs Bunny or Daffy Duck has to match wits with a nemesis like Elmer Fudd or Yosemite Sam. But all Looney Tunes stories could rely on the main stable of bad buys. In fact, some of the best Looney Tunes shorts featured evil-doers who might be somewhat forgotten today. We're setting out to right these wrongs as we take a look at the Mt. Rushmore of Secondary Looney Tunes Villains. Make sure you stick around to the end for one of the most SHOCKING decisions Jeff has ever made.

The "Great Lost Band" is a white whale, except usually with more addiction problems than Moby Dick. Everyone has their favorite band that, for whatever reason, didn't achieve the type of long-term commercial success they should have. In some cases, being pushed to the fringes let these bands explore more unusual creative elements and created a cult of hardcore fans. We take a look at the bands that, in our opinion, should have been much more successful than they were in their times. So come aboard our musical Peaquod and wait, what happened to the boat at the end? Yikes! Never mind. Well, we just hope you enjoy the show. Show Notes Michael's Picks: The Kinks “Why Were the Kinks Banned From Playing in the United States in the ‘60s?” - Rule Forty Two "Brawls and Bans - The History of the Kinks' Troubles in America" - Ultimate Classic Rock "Imaginary Man" Ray Davies Documentary Elastica "Elastica Limits" Interview with Justine Frischmann - The Guardian The Walkmen "Slow Burn, Slow Fade: Inside the Walkme

We have a connection with video games that goes beyond entertainment. The best video games can forge a deep emotional connection with us that lasts a lifetime. Sometimes, this also means that video games can break your heart. By Jeff's request, Michael and Richard dredge up painful childhood memories to go over the video game moments that still haunt them today. SHOW NOTES General Lousy Video Gaming The 50 Most Frustrating Moments in Video Games – Nerd Approved 10 Most Annoying Video Game Characters Ever – WhatCulture.com The Worst of the Worst NES Accessories – The Wonder Twins Richard’s Picks Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out 16 Hard-Hitting Facts About Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out – Mental Floss Dragon’s Lair Every Scene From Dragon’s Lair 1983 News Footage of Dragon’s Lair Tony La Russa’s Baseball Tony La Russa’s Baseball – the Best Bad Baseball Game Ever – GameFaqs.com E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial A Golden Shining Moment – the True Story Behind Atari’s ET, the Worst Video Game Ever – The Guardian General

Whether or not you're a fan of the sports ball teams such as the foot ball or the base ball or the hockey ball, there's a good chance that you're a fan of sports movies. At their best, they showcase the ability of a group of teammates to band together and overcome obstacles to win the championship. At their worst, Joey from "Friends" makes a chimpanzee look like John Houseman. Join non-sports fan Jeff as he probes the best fictional sports teams with Michael and Sports Jeopardy! Champion Richard. Buckle up your jockstraps and get ready for a home run dunk touchdown thing!

How many of the Wonders of the World were built by aliens? Probably a lot of them! We’re debating the Mt. Rushmore of the Wonders of the World – whether they are manmade or natural, ancient or modern. And SPOILER ALERT – the actual Mt. Rushmore didn’t make either of our lists.

So you think you're too good to listen to this week's episode? What a coincidence - it happens to be about people who also think they're better than you. Michael, Richard and Jeff run down the most annoying snobs possible.

For as long as Man has sought shelter, so too has Man sought to make his shelter more comfortable. But where prehistoric man's comforts involved finding softer moss for a bed, today's people demand the latest in luxury, extravagance and random junk. Join Michael, Richard and Jeff as they open up the Sharper Image catalog from 2066 and discover some of the features that they would love to have in their home but don't exist.

When it comes to wrestling, bad guys get to have all of the fun. They get to insult the crowd, cheat, ignore the refs and generally play by their own rules. This week we explore the wide range of moves that the bad guys use to get the crowd to hate them. Join us as we build the Mt. Rushmore of Wrestling Heel Moves.

Some artists only need one album to create a lasting legacy. In this edition of the Mt. Rushmore Podcast, Michael and Richard present Jeff with their choices for the Mt. Rushmore of One and Done Albums - great albums by bands that only put out one album. WARNING: expect a heavy dose of grunge talk. Show Notes: http://www.mtrushmorepodcast.com/?p=70

Who's on the Mt. Rushmore of Spies? OK, we know about Bond, but who ELSE is on the Mt. Rushmore of Spies. Join us as we debate spies who understand that martinis should in fact be stirred, not shaken.

Nothing says being a kid more than waking up on Saturday morning, pouring yourself a big bowl of nutritionally-questionable cereal and watching some nutritionally-questionable cartoons. And nothing says the Mt. Rushmore Podcast more than Richard and Michael arguing over the Mt. Rushmore of Kids Cereals. Meanwhile, Jeff is thoroughly disgusted by a shocking revelation that will make us the targets of BIG MILK.

What better way to kick off the Mt. Rushmore Podcast with a debate on the Mt. Rushmore of Fictional Presidents. Jeff moderates as Richard and Michael debate the merits of the heroic, idiotic and sometimes evil men who lead us (the fictional ones, of course).