This week's episode is brought to you by the letters, NTS, CDL, and the number 49. As the guys approach Christmas, they spend two hours discussing a LOT of stuff. Woke culture recasting of a holiday classic? Check. Losing and gaining friends? Check. The trials and tribulations of truck licensing? Check. Oh, they also roast the crap out of Craig for yet another birthday. Tune in - this one is worth it.

Between Brad's bronchitis, Craig's leg, Dave's day drinking, and Matt's midnight work schedule, the guys were a little low-energy this week. But that doesn't mean they didn't get into some stuff. Which is how they got into Florida football hypocrisy, luggage-stealing nuclear disasters, the new Christmas Story sequel, and more. Even the episode title makes no sense, but that's the kind of punchy week it was. 

It was a long time coming. After months of waiting to discuss their favorite musical one-hit wonders, resident rockstars Kaz, Cara, and Raeann make their way back to the studio. The result? Deep dives into A-Ha, The Toadies, Grim Reaper, and ... Don Johnson? It's a loud, noisy, rock-and-roll kinda night, in all of the best possible ways.  ---- #PodernFamily #ComedyPodcast #HumorPodcast #FunnyPodcast #RIpodcast #onehitwonder #aha #takeonme #thetoadies #possumkingdom #blackvelvet #80smusic #90smusic #2000smusic #postgrunge   https://www.needlesstosaypodcast.com https://ntspodcastgear.com  

The holidays are back, and the boys are feeling extra thankful this year. Dave is thankful for Matt's weekend scheduling. Matt is thankful for empty houses. Craig is thankful his family despises him. Brad is... well... not thankful for anything at all. From the death of Black Friday to the birth of a cheap new action figure, the guys cover it all to kick off the season.    ---- #PodernFamily #ComedyPodcast #HumorPodcast #FunnyPodcast #RIpodcast #ThanksgivingStories #Yams #BootlegStarWars #HolidayPodcast #CandaceCameron   https://www.needlesstosaypodcast.com https://ntspodcastgear.com  

This week, the guys welcome back an old friend for a throwback discussion of rock cover songs, children's birthday parties,  TikTok motivational videos, and violence toward lamps. Amazingly, it comes together a lot better than you'd think. (Which is code for "they say awful things most of the episode.") -- https://www.needlesstosaypodcast.com https://ntspodcastgear.com   #podernfamily #comedypodcast #bestcomedypodcast #manscaped #funnypodcasts #cringecomedy #standupcomedy #adultcomedy

This week, the guys dive deep into the skull to cover all sorts of things, but not before Matt nearly flips a three-ton skid steer mower, Brad tries to flip his hot tub for a new one, Dave flips out over his daughter's fine art, and Craig flips his uvula from hiccups. This is NTS at its purest and most puerile... which is how you want them to be. -- https://www.needlesstosaypodcast.com https://ntspodcastgear.com   #podernfamily #comedypodcast #bestcomedypodcast #manscaped #funnypodcasts #cringecomedy #standupcomedy #scenesfromahat #adultcomedy

After an episode that saw the NTS guys use every last drop of their creativity, you'd expect them to have a bit of a letdown the following week. Except that isn't the case. From stadium-size funerals, to foul-mouthed toddlers, to their own reboot of Scared Straight, the guys had so much to say that they didn't even get past their weeks in review.    #podernfamily #comedypodcast #comedyradio #talkradio #humorpodcast  

It's Halloween and the guys are feeling creative (for a change). This year's annual horror movie table read reveals a lot: Matt seems to hate John. Dave justifiably hates Corey. Everyone really hates Brad. And Brad seems to hate women and gravity. So, pull up a homemade glory hole and get comfortable -- it's a hell of a way to kick off the holidays.

If the question is, "Hey, can we talk about bad horror movies AND renaissance festivals?" then this episode is the answer. Between an expensive day at King Richard's Faire and an exhaustive look at the 1983 slasher, "Sleepaway Camp," the guys already had a lot on their plates. But when you throw in a deep dive into the Barney documentary, the new "Halloween," and Dave's workout routine, you have one for the record books. 

Is Hollywood becoming TOO inclusive? Through the lens of Scooby-Doo and secret agents, the guys discuss whether or not entertainment's woke movement has taken a few steps too many. Also, Dave gets tires, Matt gets tense, Brad gets tired, and Craig gets bent. Stop reading this already and get to it. 

This week, Sometimes Manny makes a loud, noisy return, and drops a huge hammer about his dad's Far Eastern film choices. Along the way, the guys get into horrible habits, elaborate homeless treehouses, Marvel movie fatigue, and the failure of drug store security. Chaos rules the night, but not before we laugh... a lot. 

Buckle up, kids -- this is a long one. After an unexpected week off, the guys have a LOT to discuss. School coddling, coworker cuddling, concert booking, homeless huddling... this doesn't even begin to scratch the surface. This is a nearly three-hour return to form, just perfect for a commute, a hangover, or both. 

With a chill in the air and eerie darkness settling in, the guys........ managed to screw up another recording session. So, this week, they took the opportunity to reflect on some of the scary, spooky season moments from the show's history. From frightening food to heinous headlines, to some original screenplays, they've found light in the dark a lot over the years. Here are some of the best...

Craig, Dave, and Matt are back from Maine and have some stories to tell.  From anaphylactic highs to traffic lows, their annual trip north was worthy of a few hours in the studio.  If it's social commentary you're looking for, go check out a different episode. But if you want to hear about people getting lit on rum, and lit up by wasps, get comfy and tune in...

This week, 75% of the show was vacationing in Maine... and Brad was feeling lonely. So, the one guy who can't handle the outdoors decided to recruit a few friends, spend a few hundred bucks, and make the best of it. For the newcomers, this isn't what the main show usually sounds like. But it's probably what Brad's annual Maine shows will be.

After a much-needed week off, the guys regroup to discuss toddler thongs, toilet training, questionable chicken noises, comedian Mark Normand, movies that started our sexual awakening, and an emotional family reunion. And that all happened before Dave finished talking about his week. 

This week, set your speakers to "chaos." Dave's beloved Raeann is back on the mic, and she's joined by Bermuda native/local sex therapist, Kejon. After four weeks in review (and one life in review) the six of them dive deep into a cerebral game of "Would You Rather...?" If you didn't think you knew Dave before, tune in and get comfortable. You'll never view Lizzo the same way again. 

Dave is away... again! But the remaining three guys manage to overcome such a hefty loss by discussing bad customers, worse coworkers, mysterious Hyundai repairs, and Bob Odenkirk's alleged foot fetish. Yeah, that's a lot for two hours, but once Craig finishes talking about his week, the time just flies by.  

It's Matt's birthday! And the guys celebrate in their usual style. Brad mocks Craig's prior drunkenness by being drunk himself. Dave channels Craig by spotting UFOs. Craig channels Craig by repeating another work story. And Matt realizes he hates being roasted. Like, a lot. 

Alright, let's get one thing out of the way. The episode title ISN'T what you think it is. But, since Craig spent most of the episode with alcohol poisoning, the guys had to improvise. And that's when things went awry. Bruce Willis, Netflix, entitled rich people, celebrities farting, crab appetizers, deck hockey, more Selleck, Bible clickbait... they cover it all. (Yes, even the unfortunate episode title.)

The guys celebrate their 250th episode with high style and drunk charm. Brad starts a high school fight. Dave does IKEA in reverse. Matt's seating choice is nuts. And Craig lures our children to his backyard. Also, the guys reflect on things that went wrong during the first 249 and bring up Tom Selleck for an unprecedented fourth episode. 

This week the guys discuss how Matt and Dave dealt with their kids' colorful vocabularies, how Craig pretended to not be a huge boy band fan, and how quickly a pool party can turn into an orgy of exposure. 

It's another July 4 in Rhode Island, and the guys could have simply shared some more rants about the holiday. But this time they brought in social media guru Joey B (and new friend Nasty Nate) to add some southern charm to the proceedings. The results? Well, let's just say Tom Selleck isn't pleased... 

Dave was sick with the chlorine flu. Craig got his first period. Brad's body is reclaiming itself. Matt may have contact sepsis. And they all had opinions on whether they'd prefer intimate contact with Elizabeth Olsen or Tom Selleck. (Check the cover art for a spoiler.)

Brad is down to one good leg. Craig makes a bold move to steal his friend's wife. Matt mentors a bright young worker. Dave wipes himself with a company-branded shirt. And Fetish Pee John sits in to make sense of it all. To newcomers, this doesn't add up. To regulars, it's another typical week of Needless to Say...

No matter how hard they fight it, the guys simply can't shake the fact that bathroom issues make up a good ... ahem ... chunk of their free time. So, this week they lean into it. Sure, they also discuss summer movies, great speeches, and even a little bit of "Obi-Wan Kenobi." But make no mistake, this one is pretty gross. And it's pretty damn funny, too.

It's Dave's birthday! So the other three guys pretended to ignore that meaningless event by discussing anything more interesting. Brad's zero luck Zoom skills? Check. Matt's smoky skank of a customer? Check. Craig's useless U-Haul neighbors? Check. THEN, they roasted him. Focused, it's not. Funny? Definitely. 

This week, the guys welcomed their buddy Corey (and welcomed back Raeann) to take a deep dive into nothing at all. Whether it's Craig playing designated driver, Dave getting a designated divorce lawyer, or Matt designating EVERYONE for assignment, this one covers a lot of bases. Then they learn that Corey is better than all of them, in every possible way. 

Dave had an existential crisis. Craig mocked a man in peril. Matt needed an exorcist to help his child. And Brad wants to fight his neighbor's chickens. Then they all take a few minutes to fantasize about being replacement rock stars. So, obviously, they named it "Creamy Italian" ...

The guys are known for their subtlety, which is why they chose this name for the episode. It makes sense, though, since they carved out a conversation about Matt's lack of grace, Dave's lack of motor skills, Brad's lack of decent neighbors, and Craig's lack of self-awareness about his addiction to technology...

This week, the guys celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day by discussing trash. Trailer trash, TV wife trash, Rhode Island club trash, and adults who treat children like trash. Also, Craig uses a big word, Matt invents a new word, and Brad mispronounces an easy word. This episode has something for everyone... even those who identify as trash.

This week, the guys decided to fly without a parachute, tossing aside the outline for a lighthearted discussion of how we bludgeoned our friends with BB guns, logs, rocks, open-field tackles, and homemade zip lines. Also, they realize Craig is making his iPhone dumber, Criss Angel has no place at the NFL Draft, and Brach's shouldn't be making taco-flavored jelly beans. 

Dave is missing! But if you have an aerial view of Rhode Island, it won't take long to find him happily marinating in tainted chlorine. While he was "bonding with his kids" from the comforts of his new hot tub, Brad, Matt and Craig soldiered on, discussing things like Portuguese stone masonry, overpriced comedy, random drug testing, and synthetic fetish pee.  Yeah, we may all need a chlorine bath after this one...  

For years, the guys have made bathroom humor a part of the show. But they've always tried to be better. This week, they stopped trying. Once again, when they thought the tape stopped rolling, the guys had a side conversation about the worst parts of poop. And it turned out WAY better than what they had planned in the first place. So, lower your expectations, ease into it, and answer nature's call. 

This week, the guys go back to the skull. And it unearthed some stories they may not have been ready to handle. Weird sex, moist jousting, doggy diazepam, and -- ahem -- "questionable" roommates, it's all in the agenda. (Hint: The name of the episode has to do with 3 of the 4 things mentioned above.)

Bold claim -- this is the funniest episode the guys have done in months. From Bruce Willis to Chris Rock to "Everest" to a litany of "what if?" scenarios, nothing is off the table this time around. And to top it off, Dave is now known as "Blachem." So call him that whenever you can. 

One week after an episode that's better left in the rear view, the guys look back at events that probably should have come with apologies. Then, a full 48 hours before Will Smith couldn't handle Chris Rock, they revisited one of their favorite topics -- the self-appointed joke police.  (The alopecia discussion will come soon... that's a promise.)  

For nearly five years, the guys of NTS have claimed "nothing is off limits." And they've occasionally danced around touchy subjects in the name of humor. But this week, they may have finally crossed those lines. In fact, the conversation got so dark, that they had to skip all of the other topics they had planned. It's a short episode, and when you hear the last 20 minutes, you'll know why.  Please try not to think less of us... if that's even possible.

The guys close out their episode takeovers with Dave... the show's classiest act. He may not be a felon, or a good husband, or even a passable mammal. But that still puts him light years ahead of the other three. So, for his episode, the guys honor his wishes and get into some introspection and self-awareness. If that's not your thing there's also penis jokes and bad friendship. 

It's the third week of our episode takeovers, and it's Brad's turn to control the narrative. Except that this is Needless to Say, so the other guys talk a lot more than the man of the hour. Still, they all manage to share their thoughts  on listener emails, "what if?" scenarios, porn, and memory foam road hazards. 

Fans of the show's newest member, buckle up, because this week is Matt's turn to run NTS. Which means, in addition to spewing his own bile, Dave rages about dishes, Craig rages about his failing health, while Brad ragingly steals a Jeff Foxworthy joke AND exacts wet vengeance on the soundboard. Because you can't bottle up pure rage, they guys spend nearly 2.5 hours placating Matt's every whim. Long Islanders will love it, and you might, too. 

After weeks of randomness, the guys turned to Craig for some focus. But considering he has trouble even spelling "outline" the guys managed to decipher a few themes during the noise. Gambling. Gullibility. Christian lies. Personalized movie names. Embroidered pillows. For one week only, it's all on the table, and all from the mind of the mindless.

This week, the guys conclude their trilogy of randomness with more word association, a throwback roundup topic, and some typically weird weeks in review. Translated, this means a discussion of Jehovah's Witnesses, the mafia, Dave Chappelle, and nut butter. Not necessarily in that order.

Since Matt joined the show, listeners have told us, "Let Matt talk more!" If you're one of them, boy do we have a revealing episode for you. From the "Pam and Tommy" biopic, to Brad's grope-happy doctor, to Dave's aerated underwear, Matt has an awful lot of long, hard revelations to share.  The guys also introduce a new segment, which Matt takes over completely. Have at it!

This week, the guys brave the snow to deliver on last week's promise by (finally) going back to the skull for some random-topic therapy. What's on deck? Movie quotes, TV letdowns, our own self-worth, and 20 minutes of Craig praising the writers of "Succession."  But you should listen anyway, especially for the roundup. Just trust us -- skipping it would be short-sighted. 

COVID hit the show again, so the guys decided to quarantine together in the garage. The result? Craig makes rocks fart. Brad has a fever dream. Matt generates new hate. And Dave somehow lowers his nonexistent street cred. It's a night of randomness ... and they wouldn't have it any other way. 

Our planned tribute to the late Bob Saget got appropriately cringe-worthy, right from the start. From sliding into Candace Cameron's DMs, to more talk about BMs, to how Brad's nose is too big to measure in CMs, this one never really had a chance to be a memorial. But as a brutal birthday roast? Yeah, it hits the mark. 

Based on the title, this episode is OBVIOUSLY about Antonio Brown. And Boba Fett. And COVID. And PG-rated movies. And throwing loose change at the elderly. And Craig's job. And fantasy football. And ........ ham? Ah, nevermind. Stop trying to make sense of it. We certainly did.