<![CDATA[Shenanigan Of The Week]]>Each week, the Shenanigang — Matt, Mac and Courtney — gather to unpack the stories, shows, films, books, and bizarre bits of history that grabbed their attention.
What starts as a simple catch‑up inevitably spirals into joyful chaos: nerdy debates, questionable theories, unexpected tangents, and at least one moment where someone says, “How did we get here?”
It’s smart, silly, and full of heart — the perfect dose of weekly shenanigans.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 01 May 2026 00:24:59 GMTTue, 20 Jan 2026 23:05:55 GMT60Shenanigang<p>Each week, the Shenanigang — Matt, Mac and Courtney — gather to unpack the stories, shows, films, books, and bizarre bits of history that grabbed their attention.<br />What starts as a simple catch‑up inevitably spirals into joyful chaos: nerdy debates, questionable theories, unexpected tangents, and at least one moment where someone says, “How did we get here?”<br />It’s smart, silly, and full of heart — the perfect dose of weekly shenanigans.</p>episodicShenaniganggarvaxol@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Episode 11 - M&M's]]>In this episode, Matt and Mac navigate through a series of humorous and unexpected topics, from missing co-hosts to truck troubles, unique beer ingredients, and the bizarre world of ant smuggling and trading. The conversation takes unexpected turns and explores a range of quirky and entertaining subjects. The conversation covers political controversy, Trump's social media post, conspiracy theories about the moon landing, the potential of helium-3 and lunar mining, and the amusing bedtime antics of a dog.

]]>7ff57fa1-79b7-4cfd-ae4f-ff62bbfc87f8Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Matt and Mac navigate through a series of humorous and unexpected topics, from missing co-hosts to truck troubles, unique beer ingredients, and the bizarre world of ant smuggling and trading. The conversation takes unexpected turns and explores a range of quirky and entertaining subjects. The conversation covers political controversy, Trump's social media post, conspiracy theories about the moon landing, the potential of helium-3 and lunar mining, and the amusing bedtime antics of a dog.</p><p></p>yes00:44:5211Episode 11 - M&M'sfull<![CDATA[Episode 10 - Lottie Lobster]]>The episode begins with the reunion of the Shenanigang, followed by discussions about sunburn, holiday experiences, and social encounters. Matt's history corner features the Pig War, highlighting the absurdity of the conflict and its resolution through negotiations and international arbitration. Courtney recounts her holiday tales involving a drunken German and a concerning taxi driver. Mac expresses his displeasure at the Cadbury recipe change, and the group discusses Courtney's sausage roll confusion.

Mac's Charity Match - https://gofund.me/52629847d

Pig War 1859 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_War_(1859)

]]>fd03825b-ff4a-478b-be92-5036007906faFri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p>The episode begins with the reunion of the Shenanigang, followed by discussions about sunburn, holiday experiences, and social encounters. Matt's history corner features the Pig War, highlighting the absurdity of the conflict and its resolution through negotiations and international arbitration. Courtney recounts her holiday tales involving a drunken German and a concerning taxi driver. Mac expresses his displeasure at the Cadbury recipe change, and the group discusses Courtney's sausage roll confusion. </p><p></p><p>Mac's Charity Match - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gofund.me/52629847d" target="_blank">https://gofund.me/52629847d</a></p><p></p><p>Pig War 1859 - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_War_(1859)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_War_(1859)</a></p>yes01:05:3610Episode 10 - Lottie Lobsterfull<![CDATA[Episode 9 - Hat Riot]]>In this episode, the hosts engage in humorous banter and share personal experiences. The conversation takes a surprising turn as they discuss the strange history of microwaves and their original purpose. The conversation covers the discovery of microwaves and the reanimation of frozen hamsters during the development of microwave technology. It also delves into the historical event of the Straw Hat Riot of 1922 and the misinformation provided by an AI chatbot regarding the safety of putting a fork in a toaster.

]]>f9f6e118-1834-4b68-9ddb-25f95dcfbc3dFri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, the hosts engage in humorous banter and share personal experiences. The conversation takes a surprising turn as they discuss the strange history of microwaves and their original purpose. The conversation covers the discovery of microwaves and the reanimation of frozen hamsters during the development of microwave technology. It also delves into the historical event of the Straw Hat Riot of 1922 and the misinformation provided by an AI chatbot regarding the safety of putting a fork in a toaster.</p><p></p>yes01:03:069Episode 9 - Hat Riotfull<![CDATA[Episode 8 - Hamilton]]> summary

Join us as we explore fascinating stories, bizarre Guinness World Records, Chuck Norris and humorous banter. From legal loopholes in New York hotels to record-breaking stunts involving balloons and piercings, this episode is packed with entertainment and insights. Join us for a hilarious and insightful conversation filled with humour, pop culture, and unexpected topics. From balloon experiments to Chuck Norris jokes and Hamilton, this episode is a rollercoaster of entertainment and randomness.

Mickey Barreto - https://nypost.com/2026/02/18/us-news/phony-owner-of-new-yorker-hotel-admits-truth-in-court-after-trying-to-take-over-landmark/

Guinness World Record - https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/24/germany-Guinness-World-Records-heaviest-vehicle-pulled-nipples/7021774364037/

]]>6e69ff54-d64f-460b-8022-f3f56e0c90ddFri, 27 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p> summary</p><p>Join us as we explore fascinating stories, bizarre Guinness World Records, Chuck Norris and humorous banter. From legal loopholes in New York hotels to record-breaking stunts involving balloons and piercings, this episode is packed with entertainment and insights. Join us for a hilarious and insightful conversation filled with humour, pop culture, and unexpected topics. From balloon experiments to Chuck Norris jokes and Hamilton, this episode is a rollercoaster of entertainment and randomness.</p><p></p><p>Mickey Barreto - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nypost.com/2026/02/18/us-news/phony-owner-of-new-yorker-hotel-admits-truth-in-court-after-trying-to-take-over-landmark/" target="_blank">https://nypost.com/2026/02/18/us-news/phony-owner-of-new-yorker-hotel-admits-truth-in-court-after-trying-to-take-over-landmark/</a></p><p></p><p>Guinness World Record - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/24/germany-Guinness-World-Records-heaviest-vehicle-pulled-nipples/7021774364037/" target="_blank">https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/24/germany-Guinness-World-Records-heaviest-vehicle-pulled-nipples/7021774364037/</a></p>yes00:53:098Episode 8 - Hamiltonfull<![CDATA[Episode 7 - Pet Shenanigans]]>The podcast episode features a series of humorous shenanigans, unusual stories, and amusing anecdotes. From dog antics and MRI experiences to St. Patrick's Day facts and syrup spillage on the highway, the conversation is filled with laughter and unexpected twists. The hosts also navigate through technical difficulties with humour and wit, creating an entertaining and lighthearted atmosphere throughout the episode. The conversation covered the topics of cloning pets, specifically dogs and woolly mammoths, as well as the fascinating atmospheric phenomena of red sprites and blue jets. Additionally, an announcement was made about the creation of a Discord community for listener engagement.

]]>c17491fe-b73f-4bda-86b0-56c9eb44ba34Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a series of humorous shenanigans, unusual stories, and amusing anecdotes. From dog antics and MRI experiences to St. Patrick's Day facts and syrup spillage on the highway, the conversation is filled with laughter and unexpected twists. The hosts also navigate through technical difficulties with humour and wit, creating an entertaining and lighthearted atmosphere throughout the episode. The conversation covered the topics of cloning pets, specifically dogs and woolly mammoths, as well as the fascinating atmospheric phenomena of red sprites and blue jets. Additionally, an announcement was made about the creation of a Discord community for listener engagement.</p><p></p><p></p>yes00:45:397Episode 7 - Pet Shenanigansfull<![CDATA[Episode 6 - Forfeiture]]>This week’s Shenanigan of the Week is a full‑tilt ride through questionable decisions, chaotic quizzes, and the kind of off‑the‑wall banter only Courtney, Matt, and Mack can deliver. From embarrassing work stories and birthday antics to debates about space, animals, and whether ants can actually be smelled, the trio keeps the laughter rolling.

A wildly unpredictable true/false quiz sparks accents, dramatics, and a series of increasingly ridiculous forfeits — from whispered plot twists to theatrical apologies. Along the way, the hosts share personal updates, celebrate family moments, and invite listeners to submit their own forfeit ideas for future episodes.

It’s messy, it’s loud, it’s gloriously unstructured, and it’s everything fans love about the Shenanigang: spontaneous humour, playful teasing, and a promise that the chaos will continue next week.

]]>6778c16a-8a5a-4866-b82d-7dc7d39b3f10Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p>This week’s Shenanigan of the Week is a full‑tilt ride through questionable decisions, chaotic quizzes, and the kind of off‑the‑wall banter only Courtney, Matt, and Mack can deliver. From embarrassing work stories and birthday antics to debates about space, animals, and whether ants can actually be smelled, the trio keeps the laughter rolling.</p><p>A wildly unpredictable true/false quiz sparks accents, dramatics, and a series of increasingly ridiculous forfeits — from whispered plot twists to theatrical apologies. Along the way, the hosts share personal updates, celebrate family moments, and invite listeners to submit their own forfeit ideas for future episodes.</p><p>It’s messy, it’s loud, it’s gloriously unstructured, and it’s everything fans love about the Shenanigang: spontaneous humour, playful teasing, and a promise that the chaos will continue next week.</p>yes01:00:096Episode 6 - Forfeiturefull<![CDATA[Episode 5 - PB and P?]]>In this delightfully chaotic episode, the crew dives into a grab‑bag of quirky news, pop‑culture debates, and family mishaps that somehow make perfect sense together. From the mysterious “sunflower butter man” haunting Purdue University to a spirited argument over the Game of Thrones finale, the conversation swings between hilarious, heartfelt, and head‑scratchingly strange.

The hosts unpack Bridgerton’s steamy reputation, marvel at Pitbull’s Guinness World Record for bald caps, and swap stories of domestic disasters involving ceilings, stairs, and questionable decision‑making. Crime stories take a comedic turn as they explore the baffling psychology of criminal stupidity, all while sprinkling in dad jokes, book recommendations, and reflections on community and law enforcement.

It’s an episode full of laughs, unexpected insights, and the kind of warm, ridiculous banter that makes everyday life feel like a story worth telling.

Peanut Butter Man - https://www.vice.com/en/article/purdues-famous-peanut-butter-man-was-actually-covered-in-sunflower-butter/

]]>3ed76f14-0d51-46f5-b0cb-1162ee4951d6Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p>In this delightfully chaotic episode, the crew dives into a grab‑bag of quirky news, pop‑culture debates, and family mishaps that somehow make perfect sense together. From the mysterious “sunflower butter man” haunting Purdue University to a spirited argument over the <i>Game of Thrones</i> finale, the conversation swings between hilarious, heartfelt, and head‑scratchingly strange.</p><p>The hosts unpack Bridgerton’s steamy reputation, marvel at Pitbull’s Guinness World Record for bald caps, and swap stories of domestic disasters involving ceilings, stairs, and questionable decision‑making. Crime stories take a comedic turn as they explore the baffling psychology of criminal stupidity, all while sprinkling in dad jokes, book recommendations, and reflections on community and law enforcement.</p><p>It’s an episode full of laughs, unexpected insights, and the kind of warm, ridiculous banter that makes everyday life feel like a story worth telling.</p><p></p><p>Peanut Butter Man - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/purdues-famous-peanut-butter-man-was-actually-covered-in-sunflower-butter/" target="_blank">https://www.vice.com/en/article/purdues-famous-peanut-butter-man-was-actually-covered-in-sunflower-butter/</a></p>no00:53:385Episode 5 - PB and P?full<![CDATA[Episode 4 - Mac's hamster]]> Join us for a lively and humorous discussion as we share our "Hear me out cake" characters. Plus, enjoy some light-hearted dad jokes and behind-the-scenes banter that keeps the conversation engaging and fun. Join us as we explore quirky stories, riddles, and humorous banter, including a bizarre theft of a walrus penis bone from a Camden cheesesteak restaurant and a short war between France and Mexico over a pastry.

]]>67794d29-af39-4c24-899f-60848aae3359Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p> Join us for a lively and humorous discussion as we share our "Hear me out cake" characters. Plus, enjoy some light-hearted dad jokes and behind-the-scenes banter that keeps the conversation engaging and fun. Join us as we explore quirky stories, riddles, and humorous banter, including a bizarre theft of a walrus penis bone from a Camden cheesesteak restaurant and a short war between France and Mexico over a pastry. </p><p></p>no00:59:144Episode 4 - Mac's hamsterfull<![CDATA[Episode 3 - Drum and Bass Ironing]]>The Shenanigang kick things off with playful banter as Courtney recaps her drum‑and‑bass birthday weekend, Matt shares stories from his cornet training adventure, and Mac delivers chaos in the form of workplace bacon distribution and a hilariously incompetent burglar.

They bounce through gym struggles, odd sports moments, and bizarre animal facts, sprinkling in riddles and brain teasers along the way. It’s a fast, funny mix of anecdotes, mischief, and the trio’s trademark camaraderie.

]]>48f0207b-4d6b-4805-941a-b8c1335d9f56Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p>The Shenanigang kick things off with playful banter as Courtney recaps her drum‑and‑bass birthday weekend, Matt shares stories from his cornet training adventure, and Mac delivers chaos in the form of workplace bacon distribution and a hilariously incompetent burglar.</p><p>They bounce through gym struggles, odd sports moments, and bizarre animal facts, sprinkling in riddles and brain teasers along the way. It’s a fast, funny mix of anecdotes, mischief, and the trio’s trademark camaraderie.</p>no00:55:46Episode 3 - Drum and Bass Ironingfull<![CDATA[Episode 2 - Adventures of a Drunken Raccoon]]>The Shenanigang catch up on their week with warm‑weather chatter, a Burns Night celebration, and a ridiculous story about a drunken raccoon. They jump into a playful quiz guessing whether strange organisations are cults, sparking plenty of banter.

The episode then explores a quirky carnival in Cádiz featuring Stephen Hawking lookalikes, followed by a comedic dive into the historic “War of the Bucket,” complete with a dramatic reenactment.

They wrap up with speculation on the latest Marvel Doomsday teasers, chatting theories, character futures, and the ever‑expanding Marvel universe.

]]>2f87ff50-b14f-431f-a7e0-91366b982e20Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p>The Shenanigang catch up on their week with warm‑weather chatter, a Burns Night celebration, and a ridiculous story about a drunken raccoon. They jump into a playful quiz guessing whether strange organisations are cults, sparking plenty of banter.</p><p>The episode then explores a quirky carnival in Cádiz featuring Stephen Hawking lookalikes, followed by a comedic dive into the historic “War of the Bucket,” complete with a dramatic reenactment.</p><p>They wrap up with speculation on the latest Marvel <i>Doomsday</i> teasers, chatting theories, character futures, and the ever‑expanding Marvel universe.</p>no01:02:51Episode 2 - Adventures of a Drunken Raccoonfull<![CDATA[Episode 1 - The Shenanigang]]>The Shenanigang kick off the show by introducing the idea of Shenanigan of the Week and swapping their own chaotic stories. They dive into odd animal facts — from cheetah mating calls to deer eye‑colour changes — before shifting to celebrity antics featuring Noel Edmonds and his over‑the‑top traffic‑dodging methods.

The episode also touches on New Year’s resolutions, quirky traditions like charity toy‑toss hockey games, and a mix of personal reflections. From TV and movie nostalgia to personality quirks, friendships, breakups, Halloween choices, values, fears, and fan theories about a show’s ending, the gang bounce through a wide range of fun, light‑hearted topics with their usual banter.

]]>ea3d8aaf-2393-4743-a08e-fa7429327599Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p>The Shenanigang kick off the show by introducing the idea of Shenanigan of the Week and swapping their own chaotic stories. They dive into odd animal facts — from cheetah mating calls to deer eye‑colour changes — before shifting to celebrity antics featuring Noel Edmonds and his over‑the‑top traffic‑dodging methods.</p><p>The episode also touches on New Year’s resolutions, quirky traditions like charity toy‑toss hockey games, and a mix of personal reflections. From TV and movie nostalgia to personality quirks, friendships, breakups, Halloween choices, values, fears, and fan theories about a show’s ending, the gang bounce through a wide range of fun, light‑hearted topics with their usual banter.</p>yes01:07:261Episode 1 - The Shenanigangfull