The Mermen

The Mermen

Comedians Dave Williamson and Forrest Shaw became pals when starting Stand Up in Miami, FL many years ago. Both are experienced Watermen and still aquatic enthusiasts, they both now live in the sea air of Los Angeles. Enjoy their stories of Comedy, growing up in Florida, and whatever else comes up. They are...The Mermen.

Episodes

March 4, 2024 119 mins

For the last time ever (unless someone gives us a small loan of a million dollars), this week! Dave brings some homemade bbq for the guys in the studio to celebrate their journey with this podcast. After munching into the mic for a full 12 minutes, they call Nicole Mitchell, a pastor turned OnlyF*ns star to further explore the possibility of Forrest finding OnlyF*ns success. Dave also calls his personal pastor from his church to ho...

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This week, Dave humbly brags about booking an acting gig as "Out of Shape Dad #1", they give a call to a secret Only F**s creator to learn how to make money as a guy, and they give a very important, yet sad update on the future of the Mermen.

( The End of The Mermen?! | Ep 74 | The Mermen Podcast )

⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw

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February 19, 2024 73 mins

This week, the guys talk about the NBA All-Star Game and Jimmy Butler's back story, making a petition to close the Miami Seaquarium, and they try to devise a plan to become content creators on OnlyFans to make some extra money.

( Mermen on OnlyFans | Ep 73 | The Mermen Podcast )

⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw

For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw...

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February 12, 2024 57 mins

This week, Forrest shares his love for the tv show "Love on the Spectrum", Dave shares how he cooked bbq for a tv production of "To Catch a Predator", and Forrest blasts Jay-Z for his Grammy speech.

( To Feed a Predator | Ep 72 | The Mermen Podcast )

⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw

For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net

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February 5, 2024 63 mins

This week, the guys try to solve the mystery of who the hell sent them coffee beans in the mail! They also talk about how X/Twitter shows way too many deaths now, Dave being mistaken for a mentally challenged kid once, and they give their Super Bowl predictions (we recorded this episode before we knew who was going to the bowl so shut up!)

( Mystery Coffee and The Super Bowl | Ep 71 | The Mermen Podcast )

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January 29, 2024 64 mins

This week, the guys talk about a mall mermaid almost drowning in front of a bunch of kids, Dave dives into some research on having s*x with ghosts, and Forrest tells us about a really weird dream he had involving getting intimate with Tom Segura.

( How to Have S*x with a Ghost | Ep 70 | The Mermen Podcast )

⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw

For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliam...

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January 22, 2024 50 mins

This week, WE ARE BACK DOING A LIVE PODCAST! The guys paid another visit to Florida to do a live show in front of a live audience to talk about Dave's friend burning his foot with boiling water, how Forrest gets annoyed with how friendly Dave is with strangers, and then they talk with their good friend and radio legend, Mike Calta from 102.5 The Bone!

( [LIVE PODCAST] Live from Side Splitters! | Ep 69 | The Mermen Podcast )

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January 15, 2024 60 mins

This week, the guys take a quiz to test how Miami they really are, they call a Cuban and hear about his travel story to the US as a kid, and they call their childhood home numbers to see who picks up.

( How Miami Are You, Bro?! | Ep 68 | The Mermen Podcast )

⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw

For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net

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January 8, 2024 64 mins

HAPPY NEW YEAR, YOU MERVERTS! We're back after the holidays with an all new ep where we talk about our New Year resolutions, astrology being dumb, and then we have a very special video call with beloved Puerto Rican legend astrologer, Walter Mercado (who happens to look a lot like our good friend and comedian, Freddy Stebbins)!

( New Year Resolutions with Walter Mercado | Ep 67 | The Mermen Podcast )

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December 18, 2023 60 mins

Sorry for skipping a week! But as you'll find out in this episode, the guys almost died. Hear them talk about escaping death, the worst airports in the world, and having a woke Santa refuse to eat cookies with gluten in them. We'll be taking another 2 weeks off for Christmas and the New Year, but we'll be back immediately after. Happy Holidays, you merverts!

( Merry Woke-mas! | Ep 66 | The Mermen Podcast )

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December 4, 2023 61 mins

This week, Forrest shares his hatred towards Christmas music from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dave butchers the Spanish alphabet, and they try to rebrand water polo to make it a less douchey sport.

( Rebranding Water Polo | Ep 65 | The Mermen Podcast )

⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw

For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net

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November 27, 2023 71 mins

This week, the guys receive an Australian beer shipment from Mermen fan Richard from Australia, which leads to a drunken spiral of having the hots for Dolly Parton, more conspiracy theories, Forrest exposing comedians for being d***heads, and Dave trying to convert Forrest into a Catholic.

( Drunk off Australian IPAs | Ep 64 | The Mermen Podcast )

⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw

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November 20, 2023 67 mins

This week, the guys share what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving season, they breakdown crazy conspiracy theories including Jamie Foxx being replaced by a clone, and Dave recalls a time Forrest scared Dave's church friends away during a live show.

( Stupid Conspiracy Theories | Ep 63 | The Mermen Podcast )

⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw

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November 13, 2023 56 mins

This week, the guys try to figure out how to gamble on kids water polo, Forrest shares a grumpy encounter with a bro on Stub Hub, and they bash TikTokers reacting to music as content.

( Stub Hub Bro | Ep 62 | The Mermen Podcast )

⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw

For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net

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November 6, 2023 54 mins

This week, the guys share their kitchen horror stories that range from Forrest losing a band-aid in a sandwich, Dave quitting two hours into his shift, and someone potentially dosing a whole restaurant.

( Who Put Weed in the Spinach?! | Ep 61 | The Mermen Podcast )

⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw

For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net

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October 30, 2023 60 mins

This week, the guys talk about unnecessary gore in restaurants during halloween, the time Dave got roasted HARD during a roast battle against comedian Kelsey Cook, and the guys talk about their biggest guilts all while wearing ridiculous costumes.

( Let's Taco 'bout Halloween | Ep 60 | The Mermen Podcast )

⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw

For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliams...

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October 24, 2023 75 mins

This week, the guys discuss their favorite and least favorite chick flicks, Forrest publicly bashes Delta Airlines, and they get a very important update from longtime fan, Richard from Australia! All while trying to get through the smell of throw up in the studio.

( The Chick Flick Critic | Ep 59 | The Mermen Podcast )

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October 16, 2023 63 mins

This week, the guys take more entries for the deforestation of Forrest's weight, Forrest issues an apology to Aaron Rodgers, and they decide they are going to run for office in Miami! As long as they can do it remotely.

( Mermen for Office! | Ep 58 | The Mermen Podcast )

⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw

For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net

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October 9, 2023 59 mins

This week, Forrest opens up a "fat pool" to the public to guess how much weight he'll lose in 6 months, Dave calls a friend to learn about the history of coffee, and Forrest casually wishes death upon Aaron Rodgers.

( RIP Aaron Rodgers | Ep 57 | The Mermen Podcast )

⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw

For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net

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October 2, 2023 67 mins

This week, the guys recap their recent Florida tour, they talk about Miami's best strip clubs and getting kicked out as teens, and they get "Taylor Swift" on the line!

( Taylor Swift Loves Football | Ep 56 | The Mermen Podcast )

⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw

For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net

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