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Tuesday, June 25th 2019
We breakdown the latest headlines coming out of the esports and gaming industry. Including the ESPYs introducing an esports category and Microsoft's cloud gaming platform, xCloud.
GALLERY: Celebrities Who Support Arts Education
From Meryl Streep to Chance the Rapper, from Flea to Taylor Swift, these celebs are giving back to art programs and young students around the country.
FFDP's Zoltan Bathory Offers to Fight Justin Bieber for Charity
Remember how Justin Bieber challenged Tom Cruise to a MMA fight on Twitter? Well, if Cruise turns him down, Bieber has at least one willing competitor in the form of Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory.
VIDEO: Joan Jett Shows Off Her New Gibson Signature Guitar
Joan Jett has a new Signature guitar with Gibson, and she shows off the stunning guitar in a new video.
Woodstock 50 Applies For New Host Site
Woodstock 50, against nearly every obstacle imaginable, refuses to go gentle into that good night and has now announced it has applied for a new site for the festival.
Dave & Chuck the Freak Peep Show: Senior Door Blocker
Dave & Chuck the Freak talk about an old man in Florida who blocked the entrance to a restaurant, in protest, after being asked to leave.
Tuesday, June 25th 2019 Dave & Chuck the Freak Podcast
Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about when seniors strike back, a guy with a massive poop backup, “Trucker Tuesday” stories from the road, the insane thing that someone did to you but you still loved them, ass facts, getting boners while playing football, a listener wants advice about whether or not they should bang…
Tasty Bits Podcast 06-25-19
Don't have time to listen to the whole Dave & Chuck the Freak podcast? Check out some of the tastiest bits of the day, including a listener who needs help deciding whether or not to bang their boss, the warning you had to give someone that you didn’t think you would have to and more!
Dave Mustaine Thanks Fans for Their Support After Announcing Cancer Diagnosis
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine took to Twitter to thank fans in a video message for all of their support since announcing last week he was diagnosed with throat cancer.
AC/DC's Brian Johnson, Eagles' Joe Walsh Making Music Together
If you don't follow Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh on Instagram yet, you might want to consider doing so, because it was where he revealed he was making new music with AC/DC singer Brian Johnson.
Krispy Kreme Offering Patriotic Inspired Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme will be launching a new collection of patriotic inspired doughnuts for a limited time through July 4th. The three doughnuts will be called the 'Firework Ring', the 'Freedom Ring' and the 'Sprinkled Ring'. Krispy Kreme Archives - Chew Boom Krispy Kreme celebrates America with the launch of its new "Let Freedom Ring"…
Man Jumped Over Canal 'Dukes of Hazzard' Style Before Crash
A Florida man was arrested after he was involved in a hit and run crash. Authorities say that he jumped over a canal, at an incredibly high speed, "in a fashion only to be described similar to what was depicted in the 'Dukes of Hazzard.'" Deputies: Man jumped over Lehigh canal in car before…
Perry Farrell’s Kind Heaven Orchestra rock St. Andrews Hall
Monday, June 24th 2019
Due to some recent Epic Games news, Joe poses the question of if they're entering a redemption arc, but we wonder if they even have anything to redeem? Plus, what did the guys get up to over the weekend. We also try out a new segment called 'Esports for your Dad!'
Beatles Cover Songs: Top 20 Ranked
The Beatles-themed film Yesterday opens this Friday (June 28.)
Spotify Says It Overpaid Songwriters/Publishers in 2018, Wants Refund
Spotify has stepped in it once again with a blunder that sees the streaming service, which is actively trying to fight a streaming royalty rate increase, saying it overpaid royalties to songwriters and publishers in 2018 and would like their money back.
Talkin' Rock with 311's P-Nut
311 are heading out on tour this summer in support of their upcoming album "Voyager". P-Nut calls in to talk about all of this and more.....their tour from last year with The Offspring, a lot about the new album, 80's rock, the 90's and the formation of 311 and more. Actually, there's a part of…
Prophets of Rage Drop New Track "Made With Hate"
Prophets of Rage is back with their first new single since July 2018 with "Made With Hate."
ICYMI: blink-182 Release 50-Second New Track "Generational Divide"
If you were busy this past weekend, you may have blinked and missed blink-182 and their new song, "Generational Divide," which clocks in at a whopping 50 seconds.
Meltdown Talks With Tiger Great Lance Parrish
Meltdown had a chance to catch up with Lance Parrish ahead of this weekend's Tiger games. The list of the festivities is below. Thanks for listening! Friday, June 28 vs. Washington Nationals – First pitch 7:10 p.m. / Gates open 5:30 p.m. The first 10,000 fans will receive a Lou Whitaker and Lance Parrish Mini…
Josh Homme is Making New Music with Dave Grohl, Billy Gibbons
Josh Homme is working on some new music with Dave Grohl and Billy Gibbons, and while the exact project details haven't been officially confirmed, there is some information out there that will surely pique the interest of many.
Monday, June 24th 2019 Dave & Chuck the Freak Podcast
Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about cheating discoveries, carnie initiations, mind blowing food hacks, band hazing, your brothel stories, micro-penis celebration, Chuck’s dad and testosterone treatments, and more!
Dave & Chuck the Freak Peep Show: Sittin' On The Lips
Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about an e-mail from a listener who is asking whether or not she should get labiaplasty, which leads to random listeners sending photos of their own bits.
Tasty Bits Podcast 06-24-19
Don't have time to listen to the whole Dave & Chuck the Freak podcast? Check out some of the tastiest bits of the day, including “front holes”, carnie initiations, testosterone treatments and more!
Alice Cooper Clarifies Meaning of "Death Pact" with Wife, Sheryl Goddard
We all know Alice Cooper loves the dead, but when the Godfather of Shock Rock made headlines over the weekend about a "death pact" with his wife of 43 years, Sheryl Goddard, he made a point to clarify what he meant.
Tom Petty Estate, Soundgarden Among Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group for 2008 Fire
The estate of Tom Petty and Soundgarden are among a handful of artists that have filed a class action lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) in response to a report from New York Times Magazine regarding thousands of master recordings being destroyed in a 2008 vault fire.
Passenger Falls Asleep on Plane and Wakes up Alone
A woman aboard an Air canada flight fell asleep and woke up hours later, all by herself, in a dark plane. She was unable to charge her phone but found a flashlight and was able to flag down crew members who came to her rescue. Woman falls asleep on flight, wakes up 'alone' and…
Watch This Woman Calmly Walk Through Extremely Busy Traffic
This is from a couple of months ago, but it's making the rounds now. Somebody in Vietnam posted video of a woman calmly and confidently crossing an incredibly busy street. At one point close to two-dozen motorcycles go zipping right by her and she doesn't maneuver, flinch, or stop walking until she gets to the…
Condoms and Tums - 6.22.19
We're broadcasting from a different studio this week so things are a little odd to start the show. Mark shares the stories of his solo man day and the 6 ft. receipt he received, Andy has a root beer float problem, meth squirrel, a 10 lb burger and more!
The Rolling Stones Opening Night In Chicago: See The Setlist
The Rolling Stones' U.S. tour was delayed because of Mick Jagger's heart surgery, but last night they kicked things off with a strong set at Soldier Field in Chicago.
A Cop Pulls Over a Car Cheating to Merge
Have you ever been stuck in a line of cars merging on a highway when some jerk who waited until the last minute to merge sneaks into an opening between cars? And you desperately wished a cop would be around to catch them?
A Bedroom Full Of Bees!
Homeowner discovers a swarm of bees taking over the bedroom!
A Woman Flies Off the Back of an Inflatable Raft at Sea
Here's a seven-second clip of five people sitting on an inflatable raft that's being pulled by a speedboat. And then it hits a couple of waves sending one woman bouncing off the back and into the ocean.
Great White Shark Pays Visit To Some New Jersey Fishermen
The crew of "Big Nutz Required II" caught (on camera) a 2000-pound great white shark,
A Fight Breaks Out Between Parents at a Youth Baseball Game
A fight broke out between parents at a youth baseball game in Colorado last Saturday. It started with an argument over a disputed call and before you know it, punches were thrown.
Nuclear Winter
Robbie returns from E3 with tales to tell of Bethesda's showcase. We talk about the addition of Nuclear Winter and what we hope to see with the Wastelanders add-ons
Friday, June 21st 2019
Joe brings us the latest headlines in news and gaming including EAs new buzz word for loot boxes. Plus, we take a look at the top 25 games of all time according to metacritic.
The Rolling Stones Return To The Stage Tonight In Chicago
After delaying their tour for Mick Jagger's heart surgery, the Rolling Stones' rescheduled dates kick off tonight in Chicago.
Talkin' Rock with Live's Ed Kowalczyk
Ed from Live is on Talkin' Rock today. We talk about the 25th anniversary of Throwing Copper and the deluxe version of the album. The year the album broke, they played for tens of thousands at Woodstock 94'. We talk about the early 90's and how it played out for Live, the current tour, getting…
Tasty Bits Podcast 06-21-19
Don't have time to listen to the whole Dave & Chuck the Freak podcast? Check out some of the tastiest bits of the day, including Lindsay Lohan sings the hits, Justin Bieber may actually fight Tom Cruise, another creepy funeral director is up to no good, a listener’s awkward encounter with his doctor, what you…
The Casual Gamer - Episode 8
Check out episode #8 of The Casual Gamer! This episode we give you some of the confirmed details on the next generation Xbox console (Project Scarlett), run down some of the E3 2019 highlights, and give you a peak into a professional eSports teams training facility as well as chat with professional Rocket League player…
Dave & Chuck the Freak Peep Show: Judy Burned Her Bits
Dave & Chuck the Freak ask listeners to call-in and share stories about times they have 'burned their bits' and receive one call in particular that involves a sex toy.
Friday, June 21st 2019 Dave & Chuck the Freak Podcast
Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about what strippers want men to know before they come into the strip club, working one day a week is the best for mental health, Justin Theroux’s neighbor is a peeping-Tom, Lindsay Lohan putting out a new album, a guy that beat up an elderly retail store greeter when…
Facebook Reverses Ban on Led Zeppelin's 'Houses Of The Holy'
Facebooks' team of moderators may not have recognized that the image is from the cover of Led Zeppelin's classic Houses Of The Holy.
The Eerie Barking of a Fox On a Street in Canada
Somebody in Canada posted cell phone video of a fox sitting in the street in front of their house.
A Guy Beat Up a Retail Store Greeter Over Some Unpaid Gatorade
A 75-year-old Walmart greeter in Texas stopped a guy leaving the store last week with some Gatorade in his cart he hadn't paid for.
KFC's Sandwich with Cheetos as a Condiment Is Now Going Nationwide
Back in January, KFC started testing a new fried chicken sandwich that uses CHEETOS as a condiment . . . it has full Cheetos as a topping and a Cheetos-flavored sauce.
A Student Driver Accidentally Does Reverse Doughnuts for Two Minutes
This might be the most bizarre student driver clip you've even seen. It's security video from China of a student driver accidentally doing doughnuts in reverse for two minutes.
The Food Groups
This week Chuck is disgusted with some album art and James' reactions to it. Kyle comes by to hype us up over Godzilla King of Monsters. Al Beck has to decide if he's going to see Avengers Endgame again with the new footage, and Chuck has the latest on The Ghostbusters coming back to theaters,…