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FOFA #1686 – War on Halloween

The war on Christmas is just right wing propaganda, when in fact there is a very real attack always going towards Halloween.

Comedian Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at why the attack on Halloween is bi-partisan, from tea-partiers claiming the holiday is socialist, since you give out free candy to kids to liberal college students launching awareness campaigns against some costumes because they are racist.

Posted in: Classic Podcasts, Podcast 11 years ago 0

FOF #1881 – Ways We Hold Ourselves Back

When pursuing our hopes and dreams, it helps to get rid of your #1 enemy: you. Too often our own egos and insecurities get in the way of us becoming the fierce people we were meant to be.

Today Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at ways we sabotage ourselves, and why Facebook friending system is broken. Why are we “friends” with thousands of people we don’t care about?

Posted in: Podcast 11 years ago 6

FOF #1876 – Dick in a Toaster

In the U.K. where they have Universal Health Care, these type of embarrassing incidents have cost taxpayers over half a million dollars since the book was released. Will Republicans try to use the 50 Shades of Grey Effect to argue against health care reform? Dicks in toasters people, that’s where this debate is going.

Today Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at why so many people are shoving their naughty bits into vacuum cleaners and toasters, and stuff we have stuck ourselves into or up our butts.

Posted in: Podcast 11 years ago 9

FOF #1873 – Being Fat Saved My Life

In the past 30 years, obesity rates have skyrocketed in this country, with two-thirds of adults and one-third of children now being overweight. But it’s not all bad news– despite the health risks, a few people actually avoided serious harm because of their obesity.

Today Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at people whose lives were miraculously saved because they were fat.

Posted in: Podcast 11 years ago 4

FOF #1872 – Legislating Bad

Breaking Bad is off the air for one day and the entire country goes to hell, bitch!

Joining us is Brian Sweeney to take a look at why Breaking Bad was one of the best TV shows of all time, and what we can all expect from the Republican government shutdown. During the last shutdown in 1995, White House intern Monica Lewinski got unprecedented access to the President, and the rest is stained blue dress history.

Posted in: Podcast 11 years ago 1

FOF #1864 – Strange, Horrifying and Adorable Diseases

We have this idea that modern medicine can fight any kind of illness no matter how strange, but in reality there are many diseases that are so rare and bizarre doctors don’t know what to do. Today we’re taking a look at the strange, terrifying and adorable diseases that plague humanity. Joining us is Brian Sweeney, who seems like he’s always sick with something.

Listen as we talk about Blue Skin Disorder, Saturday Night Fever, Bitch Tits, Vampire disease and the adorably furry Werewolf disorders.

Posted in: Podcast 11 years ago 3

FOF #1852 – Screamin’ Rachel Returns

For years, the outrageous Screamin’ Rachel Cain has been starring in what she calls her own “B-Movie.” Rachel started out as one of New York City’s better known nightlife personalities to becoming a House music mogul with her label Trax Records.

Currently Rachel is developing a film about her wild life. Today Screamin’ Rachel Cain, along with her entourage of gay men and Brian Sweeney join us to talk about her life as the Joan of Arc of House music.

Posted in: Podcast 11 years ago 0

FOF #1851 – Survival of the Most Fabulous

About half of Americans reject evolution, the scientific idea that explains how all life on earth came to be. And the other half doesn’t really get it either, thinking that nature is a cruel bully that delivers wedgies of oblivion to the weak and meek.

Does anyone really get what evolution is all about? Today comedian Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at common misconceptions homo sapiens have about evolution, and all the crazy ways it’s been portrayed in popular culture.

Posted in: Podcast 11 years ago 1

FOF #1850 – Body Wonderland

Our bodies are wonderlands, yet some people treat their body like a dingy street fair where everyone is chomping down on ribs and puking up their beer.

Today the bear-a-licious Brian Sweeney joins us to talk about our complicated relationship we have with our bodies and if we make matters worse when encouraging people to take care of themselves.

Posted in: Podcast 11 years ago 6

FOF #1845 – I Dare You to Throw Me in Jail

Celebrities are joining international efforts to get the Russian government to repeal its anti-gay laws before the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. Lady Gaga, Johnny Weir and Andy Cohen are among many who are speaking out against the intolerance.

Joining us today is Brian Sweeney to look at celebrities who are willing to be thrown in a Russian gulag, why Bravo’s Andy won’t set foot in the country and ultimately what Russia has to gain by having such hateful laws.

Posted in: Podcast 11 years ago 8