America Won't Shut Up

America Won't Shut Up

The show where we talk about what America won't stop talking about. Hosted every week by Jason Flowers and Pat O'Brien, America Won't Shut Up takes an in-depth look into the latest trend that is sweeping the nation to determine whether the fever surrounding it is here to stay.

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August 20, 2013 51 mins
From JFK to LAX, people are talking about the type of sounds they love the best, and that my friends, this week, is music. To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll talk to a rabid music fan who owns more than 200 CDs, Doug Stank. Then later, we'll chat with someone who can make music with her mouth, Mackel Moore. As always, we'll look into the nation's headlines and we'll even dig into this week's top trending topics on the very...
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All across the nation, people of all stripes are logging on and checking out some short, viral vids. To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll talk to someone who can't no go viral, Brian O'Patrick. Then later, we'll chat with the world record holder for most cat videos watched, Elizabeth Snickerbottom. As always, we'll look into the nation's headlines and top twitter trends, and, of course, we'll be paid another visit from our g...
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From east to west and everywhere in between, people everywhere are just saying things off the top of their head, that's right, they're Thinking Out Loud! To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll talk to an idea man from creative, Ned Erlich. Then later, we'll chat someone who actually says what they're thinking Cass Reinholdt. As always, we'll look into the week's headlines and top twitter trends, and, of course, we'll be paid a...
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Across the country, there is one word and one drink on everyone's lips, and that drink is Needing Coffee! To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll talk to workplace humorist and author of the book "Oh Brother, Me Need Coffee," Dilbert Swooptie. Then later, we'll chat with a person who would literally die without their coffee, Richard B. Clicky. As always, we'll look into the week's headlines and top twitter trends, and, of cours...
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This week, from coast to coast, people will not stop talking about that savior they love the most, his name's Jesus. To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll talk to Jesus Christ impersonator, Chad Haggle. Then later, we'll discuss the influence of Jesus in film with syndicated movie columnist, Tom Corn, The Movie Doctor. As always, we'll look into the week's news and top twitter trends, and, of course, we'll be paid a visit fro...
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They're grown up and they came out of the same parents, that's right, this week everybody loves Adult Siblings! To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll spend the hour talking to real life adult siblings, Arthur & Elaine Huxtable. We'll talk to them about just what it's like to be siblings as adults. Of course, we'll also look at this week's headlines, check-in on twitter, and we're, once again, paid a visit from our good friend...
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It's ooey, it's gooey and, of course, it's gross and this week, everyone is talking about it. That's right, kids. It's slime! To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll be talking to a swamp thing, Pepe O'Plastic. Then later in the show, we'll talk to the host of the PBS Kids series "Slime After Slime," a Kid. Of course, we'll take a look at the headlines, your twitter trend check-in of the week, and once again, we're paid a visit...
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All across this great land of ours, people are yelling and screaming about, you guessed it, tying the knot. To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll sit down with a woman who's always a bridesmaid, never a bride, Melanie Chunt. Then later in the show, we'll talk to the man who can't hold his peace, Elliot Black. Of course, we'll look at this week's headlines, we've got your twitter trend check-in of the week, and once again, we'...
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From East Brunswick, New Jersey to South Bend, Indiana, Americans everywhere are buzzing about that sloppy, edible treat they love to call dip! To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll sit down with a Youtube sensation known as The Big Dipper, whose dip-themed viral videos have made him an overnight sensation, Francis Liebenstein. Then later in the show, we'll talk to a double-dipping advocate, and founder of Hamlisch & Hamlisch,...
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From the Mall of America to the mall in your town, people everywhere are feeling the pain and swelling up with pride as they pursue their latest obsession, Getting Stung by Bees! To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll sit down with bee-sting designer to the stars, Honey DeNiro. Then later, we're joined by a medical doctor who has tips on how to best attract bees this summer, Dr. Theresa Dentist. Of course, we'll also take a lo...
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People everywhere are standing in line, begging their friends and just doing whatever it takes to get a severe case or two of the hottest thing going in America right now, Chicken Pox. To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll sit down with TV pitchman and inventor of the Pox Chamber, Jason Flowers. He has a great name, so naturally, we're excited to talk to him. Also on the show, we'll talk to a chicken pox party-planner to the s...
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On the Atlantic and the Pacific, and everywhere in between, it stinks, it smells, and people just love it. It's trash! To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll sit down with a human piece of garbage, Reb Frisco. He's the worst humankind has to offer. He's the best! Also on the show, we'll talk to the first person to ever pronounce it, "garbahge," Todd Turbot. Needless to say, Todd is a true trendsetter. As always, we'll see what...
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From state to state, this week, it seems Americans everywhere won't stop gabbing about the moms and dads that raised them. To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll sit down with a kid who has chosen to be raised by multiple parents, McCarren Park-Poole. You think you like parents? Think again. Also on the show, we'll talk to mother-in-training, Berta Bees. We're very excited to hear Berta's story, as she prepares to become a par...
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From morning to night, Americans everywhere are having trouble sleeping this week, as they are just so excited to be talking about some good ol' shut eye. To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll sit down with sleep mogul/entrepreneur and owner of Sleep Vodka, Paleo. He knows the world of sleep better then anyone. Also on the show, Stunt Illusionist Damin Wain, will attempt to break the world record for longest nap right on the...
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From New York, all the way to California, this week, people will not stop gabbing about this hot, hot new, old campaign. To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll sit down with the organizer of Perotchella: A 3-Day 1992 Presidential Experience and Concert, Hilary Library. After that we'll talk to Ross Unclebutter, a Ross Perot superfan who has gotten surgery to look like Ross Perot circa-1992. And as always, we'll scan the week's...
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From the redwood forest, to the gulf stream waters, it seems, this week, no one in America can keep quiet about how much they love being quiet. To get to the bottom of this trend, we'll sit down with quietness expert, Henley Menley, who teaches a class on the importance of quietness called, "Shh … Quiet Now." After that we'll talk to professional quiet person, Selena Gomez-Adams. Trust us, both of these guys have plenty to say abo...
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All across the nation, people are pouring a glass of that cold white stuff and drinking it down. This week, we'll sit down to chat with Commerce Banks, the man with the world's strongest bones. He has an interesting story, you'll definitely want to hear. After that, we'll talk with a very tiny, young girl who has been stricken with one of the most severe cases of lactose intolerance ever recorded, Gammy Flash-droids. Of course, ...
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From coast to coast, everyone is thanking their lucky stars this week, for the things they have in their life. On the show, we talk to the most grateful woman in the world, Hallelujah Finger, whose new book, "My Husband Exploded and I'm Thankful for It," is sure to be something you'll be thankful for very soon. After that, we'll talk to the founder of the Church of Thanksgiving, Reverend Vance LeBeaux. Who, despite his controvers...
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From the CN Tower to the NBA's Raptors, this week, Americans everywhere are falling in love with easily one of the top three Canadian cities, Toronto! On this week's show, we talk to a Toronto denier and founding member of the activist group TiT (Toronto Isn't True), whose controversial opinions are sure to angry some listeners, Larry Byurd. After that, to hopefully provide a more positive perspective, we'll sit down with real-lif...
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Use your noodle and get on board already, because this week, people all across the nation are having a heaping helping of the deliciously wet, sloppy treat, known as spaghetti! To get to the bottom of this trend, we talk to a stock boy at Bed, Bags and Beyond and self-proclaimed "spaghexpert," Phillip Sghetii. He's here to teach us the ins and outs of this long, thing noodle. Of course, we'll also take a look into our spaghetti fu...
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