https://www.spreaker.com/show/conversations-with-my-dummyenComedyCopyright steve charneyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8f50b3f135f78a2f0a7007d8122315f7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/conversations-with-my-dummySat, 09 Mar 2024 08:45:05 +0000steve charneysteve charneysteve@stevecharney.com"Conversations With My Dummy" is a throwback to old time radio, featuring original routines, sound effects, voice characterizations and ventriloquism (yes, before you ask about his lips, Steve works on the honor system) It aired for over 30 years on...falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-1-redwood-tree--19047227https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-17T16_37_07-07_00Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:37:00 +0000steve charneyHarry wants to register as a redwood tree with the E.P.A. so they'll protect him from Stymie, the school bully. Hilarity ensues. Steve has also peppered the podcast with funny original songs just to break up the monotony, I mean the botany.1032falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-2-mustaches-on-everything--19047230https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-17T10_20_48-07_00Fri, 17 Mar 2017 17:20:00 +0000steve charneyHarry wants to foil a thief in the neighborhood by putting mustaches on all the sound equipment. Will it work? Of course it will. This podcast features Steve Charney and Harry being goofballs. 854falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-3-headgear-and-peter-schickele--19047245https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-21T04_56_19-07_00Tue, 21 Mar 2017 11:56:00 +0000steve charneyThe great Peter Schickele (P.D.Q Bach) is our guest! He shares a story about meeting Spike Jones and plays a song he wrote called "Uncle Pooty's Sugar Off." Also, Harry is now working for a company that sells protective gear and wants Steve to buy...866falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-4-poetry-repair-shop-and-tom-paxton--19047211https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-30T13_52_37-07_00Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:52:00 +0000steve charneyTom Paxton is our guest. The writer of hits such as "The Marvelous Toy", "Last Thing On My Mind" and "Ramblin' Boy," he and Harry talk about Harry's bad attitude and then Tom sings his song (with help from Harry), "My Dog's Bigger Than Your Dog."...951falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-5-steve-imitates-harry-s-voice--19047228https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-04-05T07_09_06-07_00Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:09:00 +0000steve charneyThe wonderful Tom Chapin is in the studio and with the help of Harry they sing Tom's "Whale Song." Harry has to use the bathroom. While he's gone, Steve imitates Harry's voice with such success that when Harry returns, Steve decides he doesn't need...1110falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-6-flyptonite-and-john-sebastian--19047247https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-04-12T11_31_51-07_00Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:31:00 +0000steve charneyOur guest on this podcast is John Sebastian, writer of "Summer in the City," "Do you Believe in Magic," "Daydream." and "Welcome Back Kotter". Harry and he sing "The Cat Came Back." Also, the song Steve wrote "Picture Of Health" that played on Jim...1061falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-7-untrue-facts-and-eric-weissberg-dueling-banjos--19047202www.stevecharney.com/stuff.html). Helping Steve on this tune is John Sebastian on lead guitar, Bill Keith on banjo, Jay Ungar on fiddle, Molly Mason on bass, and Doug James on drums. Everyone knows an apple a day keeps the doctor away, so when Harry forgets to eat his apple, the doctors start invading. ]]>https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-04-18T12_54_31-07_00Tue, 18 Apr 2017 19:54:00 +0000steve charneyEric Weissberg is Steve's guest on this podcast. This is the man who played the hit "Dueling Banjos" and has been on thousands of recordings as a studio musician, including Bob Dylan's "Blood On the Tracks." He's played with Barbra Streisand and...www.stevecharney.com/stuff.html). Helping Steve on this tune is John Sebastian on lead guitar, Bill Keith on banjo, Jay Ungar on fiddle, Molly Mason on bass, and Doug James on drums. Everyone knows an apple a day keeps the doctor away, so when Harry forgets to eat his apple, the doctors start invading. ]]>1129falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-8-the-store-has-everything--19047222https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-04-26T15_14_09-07_00Wed, 26 Apr 2017 22:14:00 +0000steve charneyThe charming and funny, Christine Lavin is Steve's guest on the podcast. She's talking about her career before being a singer songwriter and sings an original song about finding a puppy on the subway tracks in New York. Or is it? The general store is...1152falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-9-the-show-s-parameters--19047221https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-05-03T07_12_58-07_00Wed, 03 May 2017 14:12:00 +0000steve charneyRobin and Linda Williams are guests! Robin and Linda were regulars on "A Prairie Home Companion." Harry is joining them on a rousing rendition of "C-H-I-C-K-E-N." Steve and Harry also discuss the parameters of the podcast. For instance, Harry can't...948falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-10-harry-s-two-timing-steve--19047246https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-05-10T03_58_55-07_00Wed, 10 May 2017 10:58:00 +0000steve charneySteve's guest is Daniel Pinkwater, the long time commentator on "All Things Considered" and other NPR programs. He's also an excellent children's author with dozens of books under his belt. On this podcast, Steve and Daniel read his book, "Ducks" with...1263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-11-no-ads-on-this-show-or-are-there--19047219https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-05-17T04_51_17-07_00Wed, 17 May 2017 11:51:00 +0000steve charneyJay Ungar and Molly Mason are guests. Jay wrote Ken Burns' Civil War Theme and was nominated for a Grammy as a result. Molly Mason was in the Prairie Home Companion house band. Great fiddle, mandolin and bass players, they're doing two songs on the...1121falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-12-harry-s-manias--19047200https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-05-22T13_28_16-07_00Mon, 22 May 2017 20:28:00 +0000steve charneySteve's guest, Cindy Cashdollar is a dobro player who has won 5 Grammy awards and has played with Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Rod Stewart and Asleep At The Wheel, Willie Nelson, and the Dixie Chicks to name a few. Now she plays with Harry! Sister Kate is...1312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-13-harry-s-renting-his-trunk-out--19047249https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2019-02-15T05_45_16-08_00Sat, 27 May 2017 12:45:00 +0000steve charneyThe late, great banjo player, Bill Keith is Steve's guest. Bill played with Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, Jim Kweskin's Jug Band (with Maria Muldaur), and dozens of other greats. He's playing NOLA and then later in the program, joining Harry...1231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-14-harry-does-impossible-things--19047207https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2019-02-15T05_51_54-08_00Sat, 03 Jun 2017 12:51:00 +0000steve charneyFive time winner of the W.C. Handy award, Rory Block is Steve's guest. Blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, Rory is the real McCoy. She sings "One Thing I Like About That Man Of Mine". Harry is doing impossible things. Really. Going through the eye...1184roryblock,ventriloquismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-15-the-flapdoodle-maneuver--19047215https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-06-12T13_26_37-07_00Mon, 12 Jun 2017 20:26:00 +0000steve charneyPeter Davis is Steve's guest. Peter has played in the house band of Prairie Home Companion and has mastered several musical instruments. His rendition of "Five Guys Named Moe" is exquisite. Harry helps with the scat singing. Plus, Steve decides to...1199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-16-the-ventriloquist-s-anonymous-meeting--19047209https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-06-21T12_41_35-07_00Wed, 21 Jun 2017 19:41:00 +0000steve charneyTrout Fishing In America are Steve's guests. Trout Fishing was nominated for three Grammys and was named among the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Artists in the past 15 years. They join Harry to sing "All I Want Is A Proper Cup Of Coffee." To...1236troutfishing,ventriloquismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-17-the-free-harry-movement--19047243https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-06-28T12_00_01-07_00Wed, 28 Jun 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyCamille West, Steve's guest, is often compared to Christine Lavin. She's funny. Very funny. The song featured, that Camille wrote, is "The Nervous Wreck Of The Edna Fitzgerald". As she puts it, it's a Yuppie sea shanty. The Free Harry movement has...1082falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-18-harry-is-dead--19047201https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2019-02-15T07_48_32-08_00Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:48:00 +0000steve charneySteve's guests; Sharon, Lois, and Bram are national treasures in Canada. For decades they had a show on Nickelodeon. Their gentle humor beautiful ,harmonies, and perfect choice of songs makes them attractive to kids and adults alike. Here, they are...1150falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-19-steve-and-his-cells--19047199https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2019-01-10T12_00_01-08_00Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyToday's guest is Barry Louis Polisar. Barry has been writing and performing songs since the late 70's. His big hit was the theme song to Juno, "All I want is You". His inimitable voice and guitar playing is immediately recognizable. Barry has written...1095falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-20-harry-is-a-plant-therapist--19047244https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-07-19T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 19 Jul 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyHester Mundis was the chief writer for Joan Rivers for years, as well as warming up the television audience before Joan's show. She regales us with stories about those times. Also, Harry has become a plant therapist, which is as ridiculous as it...1245falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-21-harry-has-joined-the-poetical-party--19047195https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-07-26T12_00_01-07_00Wed, 26 Jul 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyMichael Cooney is a folksinger from Maine. He performs "I'm My Own Grandpa." Hank Neimark is a banjo player from Woodstock, NY. He performs a new version of "Old Joe Clark" with Steve. Plus, Harry has joined the Poetical Party. Don't ask.1171falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-22-harry-started-as-a-toothpick-plus-guest-john-sebastian--19047242https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-08-02T05_00_01-07_00Wed, 02 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000steve charneyJohn Sebastian is Steve's guest. He plays harmonica to Steve's "Soda, Soda, Soda." John is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is writer of hits such as "Daydream," "Summer in the City," and "Welcome Back Kotter." Also, we hear Harry's origin story....1050falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-23-steve-is-defrocked-as-a-comic--19047193https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-08-09T12_00_01-07_00Wed, 09 Aug 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve doesn't want to be funny on this podcast and Harry reminds him of the contract he signed at the comedy convention. If Steve refuses to tell jokes, then he must be defrocked or there will be dire consequences. Dragging out the Comedy Convention...1133falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-24-the-script-girl--19047214https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-08-16T12_00_01-07_00Wed, 16 Aug 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyKim and Reggie Harris are Steve's guests. Great harmonies and funny songs, they've been playing for decades with the likes of Pete Seeger, Harry Belafonte, Jay Leno, Tom Paxton, and many others. Also, Steve and Harry audition candidates to be the new...1303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-25-the-eraser-and-no-karma-on-this-podcast--19047241https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-08-23T12_00_01-07_00Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyFour time grammy award winner for best comedy album, Peter Schickele is Steve's guest. Creator of PDQ Bach, author, satirist, composer, musician, Peter's done it all. After the interview with Steve, he plays an original about a really lousy day he's...1045falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-26-explosions--19047248https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-08-30T12_00_01-07_00Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyBernice Lewis is Steve's guest, singing Michael Smith's "Dead Egyptian Blues," a wonderful song that should have been as big as Steve Martin's "King Tut." Harry makes the big mistake of asking if there will be an explosion on the show. The rules of...1089falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-27-the-cwmd-store-for-the-2nd-time--19047212https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-09-06T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 06 Sep 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve's guests today are Paul Geremia and Larry Packer. Paul is a legend in his field. He's a great folk and blues musician from Newport, Rhode Island. He's being accompanied by Larry Packer on the fiddle. Also, the General Store is open. It's so big,...1182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-28-the-dream-guild--19047239https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-09-13T12_00_01-07_00Wed, 13 Sep 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve's guests today are Mikhail Horowitz, stand up poet and very funny guy. Also, Jay Ungar, fiddle player as well as Lyn Hardy. Harry is upset that Steve isn't paying the actors and crew in his dreams. If he keeps it up he'll end up stranded on a...1124falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-29-the-comedy-wheel--19047208https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-09-20T12_00_01-07_00Wed, 20 Sep 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve's guest is Tom Paxton. The writer of classics such as "Last Thing On My Mind" and "The Marvelous Toy," Tom's been around forever. He's singing about ketchup with Harry. Steve is also playing a song he wrote for Scholastic on an album called "The...1190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-30-the-good-and-evil-steve--19047198https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-09-27T12_00_01-07_00Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyCindy Cashdollar is a dobro player extraordinaire. She's played with Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Rod Stewart, Willie Nelson, Leon Redbone, Peter Rowan, The Band, Paul Butterfield, and others. She won five Grammy awards when working with Asleep At The...1082falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-31-the-fairytale-lawyer--19047189https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-10-04T12_00_01-07_00Wed, 04 Oct 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve and Harry's guest is Les Vegas. Is that a great name or what? He's performing a hit song he wrote, Peter Paul and Mary's "I'm In Love With A Big Blue Frog." Also, Harry is now a lawyer for Fairytale characters. For instance, he's got a suit...1091falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-32-steve-is-depressed--19047205https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-10-10T21_00_01-07_00Wed, 11 Oct 2017 04:00:00 +0000steve charneyPeter Davis is the guest. The man plays, like, 25 instruments. He was with the Prairie Home Companion house band and his band has become one of the nation’s most requested swing dance bands. He plays clarinet, alto sax, piano, and vocals on the album...1015falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-33-the-door-gets-into-the-act--19047194https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-10-18T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyJay Ungar and Molly Mason are Steve's guests, helping Harry sing a Richard Morton song, "How Would You Like To Be Made Of Wood." Jay and Molly are the best. Both were in the Prairie Home Companion house band. They've played with anyone and everyone....1153falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-34-halloween-with-daniel-pinkwater--19047203https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-10-26T05_36_04-07_00Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:36:00 +0000steve charneyIt's our annual Halloween show and our guest is Daniel Pinkwater, award winning children's author and long time commentator on "All Things Considered" and other NPR broadcasts. We're reading his book, "The Frankenbagel Monster." Also, Harry's upset...1087falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-35-the-juice-bar--19047187https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-11-01T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 01 Nov 2017 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyToday on the show is Bill Keith. Such a banjo player, this guy was. He played with Bill Monroe, Bob Dylan, Jim Kweskin’s Jug Band, Judy Collins, and about a million other people. He’s helping Steve do one of his favorite songs “Bully Of The Town”....1072banjo,billkeith,ventriloquismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-36-the-dinosaur-bone-kit--19047197https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-11-08T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyBarry Louis Polisar is Steve's guest today. He wrote the theme song to that great movie Juno, "All I want is you." He's also written some great children's songs. You get a funny title and the song writes itself. How about "My Brother Threw Up On My...1000falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-37-bananas--19047196https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-11-15T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 15 Nov 2017 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyTrout Fishing In America are Steve's guests. Nothing to do with fishing, mind you. They hail from Arkansas and are so lovable and fun to hang out with. Great musicians, great songwriters, great sense of humor. They've won so many awards and today,...1118falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-38-thanksgiving-show--19047183https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-11-22T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 22 Nov 2017 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyIt's our Thanksgiving Show! Harry is up to his usual shenanigans and Lyn Hardy and Diane Senabria sing "Turkey In The Straw". Also, Bear from Bear In The Big Blue House sings Steve's song, "Family Tree" and since it's Thanksgiving, thank you to...1001falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-39-counting-sheep--19047191https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-11-29T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 29 Nov 2017 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyBruce Ackerman is the guest. Bruce is a rennaisance man. He's a sculptor, painter, cartoonist, musician, bon vivant. On this show, he's playing a tasty arrangement on the guitar of Mairzy Doats and Dozy Doats. Also, Harry needs to take his afternoon...1038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-40-shrinkage--19047181https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-12-06T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 06 Dec 2017 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyToday we have Tom Chapin on the podcast. Tom's been around forever, winning grammy awards and hosting his own TV show. He plays for kids and adults alike, a total class act. He's doing a song called "State Laughs." Also, Harry's sweater has shrunk...988falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-41-the-show-broke--19047238https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-12-13T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry accidentally broke the show and Steve has to operate on it with the help of Nurse Harry. Ask me how Steve comes up with this stuff. Don't ask. Bill and Livia Vanaver are guests. The Vanaver Caravan has been around for decades dancing, playing,...968falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-42-the-xmas-show--19047204https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-12-20T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 20 Dec 2017 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry is doing his annual stint at Santa's workshop dealing with the toy rejects. He brings in a bunch to see if anyone wants one. Also, Kim and Reggie Harris do a really, really funny song, "You Ain't Gettin' Diddly Squat Cause You Really Screwed Up...1114falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-43-compassion--19047231https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-12-27T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 27 Dec 2017 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyThis is our compassion show. Harry is sharing his candy bar with Steve by giving him half of it...again and again and again. Steve sings Bob Blue's great song, "Courage," which is one of his favorite songs of all time, and that's not hyperbole. John...1076falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-44-harry-s-dream--19047188https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-01-03T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 03 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry's having a dream that he's saving his class from certain death when Steve wakes him up. He's got to get back to sleep or else! Jay Ungar and Lyn Hardy sing a song that Jay wrote, "You low down dirty dog." Also, Steve sings an original "Spaghetti...1076falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-45-the-ventriloquist-police--19047182https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-01-10T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyThe Ventriloquist Police come in to check whether Steve's lips move when Harry talks. When they catch him in the act, they take him away to jail leaving Harry to host the show alone. Cindy Cashdollar, the great dobro player helps Steve sing "Hey...1100falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-46-3d-4d-5d-6d-7d-glasses--19047235https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-01-17T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry brings in 3D glasses and then moves up the dimensions to 7D glasses. Wow! What you can see when putting on 7D glasses would blow your mind. Also, the great Paul Geremia, blues guitarist, sings Big Bill Broonzy's "Mopper's Blues."1044falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-47-the-lumberyard--19047216https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-01-24T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 24 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry has decided to work in a lumberyard because he loves wood so much, only it's dangerous. The carpenters see his luscious wood and want to fondle it. It's #metoo all over again. Lyn Hardy and Diane Senabria are my guests. They're singing "Life Is...1132falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-48-harry-wants-better-roles--19047186https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-01-31T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry is tired of playing a two dimensional character. He wants roles that let him portray pathos and depth. How about a little Shakespeare? Hilarity ensues. Plus, Eric Weissberg, banjo player extraordinaire is Steve's guest. He's helping Steve,...1232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-49-the-wildlife-sanctuary--19047175https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2017-12-07T13_29_31-08_00Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:29:00 +0000steve charneyThe CWMD studio has been designated as a wildlife refuge and people start showing up to deliver their wildlife. Only these animals are not wild enough, except for the shrimp maybe. But the possum just plays dead. What kind of wildlife is that? Also,...1198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-50-valentines-and-president-s-day--19047184https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-02-14T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 14 Feb 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyHow appropriate that our 50th podcast is a Valentine's Day card. But also a celebration of the Presidents' birthdays. Harry has a poem about Washington and a song, too. There's lots of love. Also, Cindy Cashdollar on dobro helps Steve and Harry sing...1143falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-51-the-store-and-bob-berman-mercury--19047232https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe ]]>https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-02-21T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyThe Store is open again and this place makes Walmarts look like a little mom and pop shop. You want Gone With The Wind? Which version? You want the one written on sheet metal? The one where all the letters are blurry? The one where Tara is replaced...https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe ]]>1112falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-52-a-mouthful-and-bob-berman-venus--19047178https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe]]>https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-02-28T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 28 Feb 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyAll the songs and routines are real mouthfuls today. Steve and Harry do "Who's on First" and they sing a couple of real tongue twisting songs. Plus, Bob Berman, astronomer talks about Venus in this continuing series on the planets. Listen to his...https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe]]>1207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-53-lost-socks-and-bob-berman-earth--19047236https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe]]>https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-03-07T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 07 Mar 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve decides to give all the socks he's lost over the decades amnesty and they start arriving at the station. They're not always happy about their long lost absence. Oh yea. Plus, Bob Berman, astronomer talks about Earth in this continuing series on...https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe]]>1210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-54-the-store-4-and-bob-berman-mars--19047172https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe]]>https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-03-14T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 14 Mar 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyThe CWMD store is open again and for those who remember the last time it was, it has anything and everything. You wanna hole for instance? What kind? Pinholes, blackholes, mouseholes, Andy Warhols, keyholes, doughnut holes, knotholes, holes for your...https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe]]>1235falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-55-suction-cups-and-bob-berman-jupiter--19047174https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe]]>https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-03-21T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 21 Mar 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve decides to write a script to make the show more interesting. As he writes, the reality kicks in. For instance, Harry now has suction cups on his hands and feet and is crawling up the building into the studio. When Steve writes that the suction...https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe]]>1231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-56-the-dollar-store-and-bob-berman-saturn--19047233https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe]]>https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-03-28T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 28 Mar 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyEverything in the store is a dollar. No really. You want a box of toothpicks? That'll be a dollar. You want one toothpick? That'll be a dollar. A rocket ship, a dollar. 50 cents? That'll cost you a dollar. Plus Bob Berman, astronomer talks about...https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe]]>1247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-57-timeboy-and-bob-berman-uranus--19047171https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe]]>https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-04-04T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 04 Apr 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry is Timeboy, a superhero who can impact time. He knows when that chair is going to collapse. He can go back to your childhood and give your mother a good talking to if you've turned into a delinquent. He foils the crook who's about to come...https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe]]>1084falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-58-dummy-lib-and-bob-berman-neptune--19047180https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe]]>https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-04-11T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 11 Apr 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyThe title says it all. Harry is tired of being treated like a dummy. He wants to liberate dummies around the country and the full weight of the liberation movement will fall heavily on Steve if he keeps treating Harry as a second class citizen. Oh,...https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe]]>1153falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-59-the-toothfairy--19047166http://www.radiowoodstock.com/]]>https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-04-18T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry put his tooth under his pillow but missed the little tyke (whose name is Benny) so he asked the Toothfairy to get it back, only she gave him Dracula's tooth instead. Also, David Devine does an excellent song, "Welcome Mat," and Steve and Harry...http://www.radiowoodstock.com/]]>1093falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-60-harry-s-blindfolded--19047154https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-03-20T12_37_34-07_00Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:37:00 +0000steve charneySteve's guest, Christine Lavin is performing her classic, "Bald Headed Men". Harry decides to blindfold himself to enhance his other senses. You can imagine what happens. Harry also sings, "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" with Steve playing a wicked piano...1028falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-61-the-store-is-open-again--19047170https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-05-02T05_19_41-07_00Wed, 02 May 2018 12:19:00 +0000steve charneySteve and Harry's store is open again and they make Amazon look like a little IPO startup. They make Walmart look like a corner deli. Why? Because they have everything. No, no, really. EVERYTHING!1100falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-62-the-knock-knock-show--19047177https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-05-09T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 09 May 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyYou like knock-knocks? No? Then skip over this podcast. But if you do like 'em, then this is the place for you. Not only does Harry have like a million knock-knocks, but Steve plays with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason from his Scholastic album, "The Riddle...961falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-63-harry-s-3-brothers--19047157https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-03-20T12_51_20-07_00Thu, 17 May 2018 19:51:00 +0000steve charneyMultiple grammy award winner, Peter Schickele, creator of PDQ Bach and very funny guy is singing a song he wrote, "Fat Cats." Also, Harry's three long lost brothers have put an ad in the paper looking for Harry so he can claim his inheritance from an...968falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-64-harry-s-3-brothers-start-a-hat-factory--19047176https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-05-23T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 23 May 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyChristine Lavin is Steve's guest again. She sings a song about not being able to find her glasses. Sound familiar? Also, Harry's three long lost brothers have taken the inheritance from their uncle and bought a hat factory. Steve doubts it'll be a...1305falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-65-the-store-is-open-again-for-the-6th-time--19047173https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-05-30T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 30 May 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve and Harry's store has everything, and this is not an exaggeration. It makes Walmart look like a little mom and pop shop. Amazon pales next to it. Whatever you want, they have it. Even stuff you don't want, they have that too. 984falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-66-if-judy-garland-married-howdy-doody--19047164https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-06-06T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 06 Jun 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyIf Judy Garland married Howdy Doody her name would be Judy Doody. Get it? There are a lot more where that came from. Also, Trout Fishing In America are Steve's guests and they're singing an original, "Boiled Okra And Spinach." Steve sings a song that...1092falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-67-marshmallows--19047234https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-06-13T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 13 Jun 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry tells us about the importance of marshmallows through history. Michael Cooney sings a great song by Peter Berryman called "Vegetables," one of Steve's favorites. Steve and Harry sing a song about their cat, one mean son of a gun. 1110falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-68-tall-tales--19047168https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-06-20T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 20 Jun 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyYou like tall tales? Steve and Harry do. Steve's guest, Bill Gordh does also, and that's what we have here. Tall tales upon tall tales. As well as Dr. Fentermacher's song "The Longest Strand Of Spaghetti In The World."1183falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-69-the-nut-religion--19047147https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-06-27T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 27 Jun 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry has joined the Nut Religion. He finds spiritual solace in acting like a nut, and the nuttier, the better. Also, Lyn Hardy and Diane Senabria sing a Mark Graham song "Zen Gospel". Steve and Harry sing how they miss New York City of the 70's when...1144falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-70-the-nut-religion-continued--19047165https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-07-04T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 04 Jul 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry is getting fed up with his new found religion (The Nut Religion) when he finds himself thrust in the middle of a holy war against The Nudnik Religion. He just wants to act like a nut, not start fighting the nudniks. But his supreme teacher...1105falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-71-one-more-time-the-store-is-open-7--19047141https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-07-11T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 11 Jul 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve really gets a kick out of opening the Store. It makes Amazon or Ebay look like a little startup company. It dwarfs Walmart. You want liver flavored soda? They got it. You want a yeti egg, a tulip egg? They got it. 1158falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-72-tattoos--19047226https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-07-18T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 18 Jul 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry's gotten some very interesting tattoos. Don't worry, they're the kind you can just rub off...except his don't. Sandpaper anyone? Peter Schickele, Grammy award winner and creator of PDQ Bach, sings his original "Fat Cats." Steve and Harry sing...1032falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-73-harry-s-hands-get-married--19047163https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-07-25T12_00_01-07_00Wed, 25 Jul 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyFor those of you who like one of those Dadaesque episodes, you might like this. Harry's hands are in love and he has to keep them separate to observe decorum. I mean, you know, they either get married or they have to stay separated. That's why one of...1117falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-74-alarms--19047144https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-08-01T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 01 Aug 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry has a get rich scheme. He's created some very unusual alarms, like the alarm that goes off if a bowling ball is about to roll off the table and fall on your toe. Or if your significant other is going to make liver for dinner. 'Nuff said. 1034falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-75-harry-s-personal-care-products--19047224https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-08-08T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyTom Chapin sings his most excellent song, "Uh Oh, Accident" about being a klutz. Harry also brings in his personal care products, like anti-gravity shampoo and slow motion lotion or faster than light aftershave, only he gets into trouble with the FDA....1132falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-76-harry-is-a-primitive-comic--19047161https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-08-15T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 15 Aug 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyYou've heard of Grandma Moses, the primitive painter? Well, Harry accuses Steve of being a primitive comic. So Harry gives Steve lessons to up the quality of his work. Also, Nancy Tucker is Steve's guest singing a song she wrote, "Piano," and Steve...1117falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-77-peanut-butter-is-outlawed--19047152https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-08-22T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve and other guardians of children (and dummies) have written their congressman and have a law passed to outlaw peanut butter. But Harry has his jones's, man, and needs his fix. Also, Washboard Jungle, a crazy fun group, sing "Bas Tat" about...1185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-78-the-store-is-open-for-the-8th-time--19047153https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-08-29T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 29 Aug 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyThe store is open again! Steve and Harry are well stocked. In order to compete with Amazon, they have to sell everything and anything. If you want a candy cane big enough to use if you have a limp, they got it. You want a cloud? No problem.1095falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-79-multiple-personalities--19047160https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-09-05T12_00_01-07_00Wed, 05 Sep 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneySeems Steve has multiple personalities and it's going to take a therapist like Harry to cure him. But when Harry does find the cure, guess who disappears! Also, Nancy Tucker sings "Everything Reminds Me Of My Therapist."1184falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-80-dr-charney-and-mr-hyde--19047223https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-09-12T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 12 Sep 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry brings in a potion that Steve stupidly drinks. What do you think happens? He turns into Mr. Hyde, of course. Also, the great Robin and Linda Williams are Steve's guests singing "Rubber Blubber Whale." Harry sings how he made his millions. As...1028falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-81-the-what-if-machine--19047130https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-09-22T11_28_17-07_00Sat, 22 Sep 2018 18:28:00 +0000steve charneyHarry brings in a "What if" machine. In other words, what would the world be like if, for instance, Harry had gone with another ventriloquist, or if the dinosaurs hadn't become extinct. Through state-of-the-art technology, complex computer algorithms,...1207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-82-the-store-is-open-again-for-the-9th-time--19047128https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-10-02T13_28_07-07_00Tue, 02 Oct 2018 20:28:00 +0000steve charneyIn order to compete with Amazon and Walmart, Steve and Harry have to be well stocked, and they are! Anything you want, they have...and we mean anything. Square balloons, nails as big as a tree, a rocket to send your kid to the moon when he's not...1186falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-83-the-great-hat-contest--19047156https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-10-05T06_15_14-07_00Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:15:00 +0000steve charneySteve and Harry have a hat contest and oh what a contest it is. Hats with particle accelerators, hats that give you a peek into the 7th dimension, hats that contain miniature universes, the hats get more and more complex as the podcast wears on. Harry...983falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-84-the-columbus-day-show--19047158https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-10-08T07_00_00-07_00Mon, 08 Oct 2018 14:00:00 +0000steve charneyIt's all about Columbus. A fake news segment about old Chris, Harry's written a report on the old explorer. Jim Kweskin's Jug Band sings a titular song and The Foremen sing one of the greatest protest songs of all time, "Send 'Em Back". THAT one I...1011falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-85-harry-s-arm-is-missing--19047151https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-10-17T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyHe's a puppet, that's why. 1099falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-86-harry-s-memoirs--19047220https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-10-24T12_00_00-07_00Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry is writing his memoirs and trying to spice his life up a bit. Plus Nancy Tucker is a guest.1337falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-87-halloween--19047155https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-10-30T10_00_00-07_00Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve loves Halloween. Harry has written a pamphlet on how to get more candy. Camille West is in the studio singing her original "The Monster In The Fridge." Chris and Judy sing a funny song about when Chris' mother made him dress up as a girl for...1209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-88-the-store-is-open-again-for-the-10th-time--19047149https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-11-07T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyIn order to complete with Amazon and Walmart, Steve and Harry's store has everything. No, no, really everything, and that's not hyperbole... They have hyperbole too, by the way. Five different kinds. Trout Fishing In America sing "Weary Deer." Yes,...1149falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-89-the-history-of-sports--19047139https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-11-14T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 14 Nov 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry has a book that talks about how different sports evolved. Did you know that tennis was once played with tomatoes? Golf was played on a baseball field with a bowling ball. Yep. Also, Camille West sings "The Candidates Wife." 990falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-90-slime-virus--19047121https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-11-21T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve and Harry went to a yard sale of a deceased scientist and bought all kinds of cool stuff...except for the slime virus that they accidentally unleash upon the world. Hilarity ensues.1192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-91-harry-can-t-get-into-his-trunk--19047146https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-11-28T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 28 Nov 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve and Harry continue with their shenanigans. Plus, Jay Ungar, Molly Mason, and Peter Davis are guests. Steve and Harry sing "Candyman" and Mae West sings a song called "Page 54."1051falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-92-checkers--19047150https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-12-05T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve and Harry play checkers like you've never heard the game played before. Michael Cooney is a guest and sings the great song, "The Bankers And The Diplomats Are Going In The Army." 1070falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-93-the-nature-show--19047145https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-12-12T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyThe theme is nature, with recordings by Daniel Pinkwater and Ed Kohn; and of course Harry is up to his usual antics.1055falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-94-the-xmas-store--19047142https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-12-19T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyThe Xmas store is open again and in order to compete with Walmart and Amazon, Steve and Harry need to have everything. You want the North Pole? They have it, as well as the East and West Poles too. You want a Santa suit? Which one? The three piece...1241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-95-pet-psychologist--19047218https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-12-26T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 26 Dec 2018 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry's hung up his shingle. He's now a psychologist...for pets. Hilarity ensues. Also featured are Nancy Tucker and Daniel Pinkwater. 1158falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-96-the-chicken-show--19047133https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2019-01-02T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 02 Jan 2019 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyIt's all about chickens, my friends. Helping Steve and Harry do it is Washboard Jungle, Whitman and Pantell, and Cab Calloway. You want chicken jokes? No? Tough. That's all you're gettin' here.1176falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-97-either-eyether-how-steve-and-harry-met--19047210https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2019-01-09T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyThis is a potpourri of stuff. Steve's sad and Harry's trying to cheer him up. Then we find out how they met and finally they discuss how 'either' should be pronounced. Also featured is Nancy Tucker, and Steve plays Hesitation Blues on the piano.1157falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-98-deep-nursery-rhymes--19047185https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2019-01-16T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry is finding deep meanings in Nursery Rhymes. He then adapts them for intellectuals such as 'Three Rodents With Defective Vision.' Also, Emo Philips does a standup routine and Andy Breckman sings about how he had a real good day.1160falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-99-steve-s-psychiatrist-starts-sounding-like-harry--19047179http://www.radiowoodstock.com/]]>https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2018-12-10T12_50_58-08_00Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:50:00 +0000steve charneySteve has his weekly psychiatric appointment. The only problem is, his doctor keeps sounding like Harry and it's Harry who's the problem! It gets more and more macabre as the episode wears on, I mean goes on. Also, Mikhail Horowitz and Gilles Malkine...http://www.radiowoodstock.com/]]>1123falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-100-celebrations--19047148https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2019-01-30T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyIt's Steve and Harry's 100th podcast and they've decided to celebrate by having a podcast about celebrations. The backwards birthday party with Tom Chapin, The Perfect Couple about a wedding night told by Betty Walker. Harry gives Steve the keys to a...1165falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-101-the-store-is-open-for-the-12th-time--19047134https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2019-02-06T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyThe store is open again! It's hard to describe how much stuff this store sells. Suffice to say, it makes Walmart look like a little mom and pop shop. Amazon is a little start up company compared to this store. No point describing what they have, you...1079falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-102-orion-s-belt-and-fake-news--19047169https://stevecharney.podomatic.com/entry/2019-02-13T12_00_00-08_00Wed, 13 Feb 2019 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyWhen Orion's belt loosened and his pants dropped to his knees, all the other constellations laughed at him. There's a fake news segment and Robin and Linda Williams are guests. Emo Philips, the great stand up comic is featured, as well. In other...1149falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-103-names-for-each-profession--19047124147c3cd4-360b-11e9-9ccb-6bc69ef86983Thu, 21 Feb 2019 19:02:00 +0000steve charneyAccording to Harry, everyone should change their name to match their profession. A farmer should be Barney, a fireman- Bernie, a telephone operator- Gabby, and a comedian- Josh. Well, you get the idea. He has hundreds of them. Plus, Christine Lavin is...1153falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-104-letters-salary-and-ny-or-la--19047127fef15f6e-3a08-11e9-9178-5f0b3cb68198Wed, 27 Feb 2019 20:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve and Harry read letters from listeners. Harry demands a salary and they compare living in NY or LA. They also sing "Bully of the Town".Two great performers are featured. "Amoeba Hop" by Christine Lavin and "College" from the great standup Emo...1127falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-105-another-untrue-facts-plus-the-grand-opening-of-the-peanut--19047132f350abe6-3d33-11e9-941a-47f7fdae0e92Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry always has fun bringing in Alternative Facts, Fake News or as he likes to call it Untrue Facts. He also discusses plurals such as  one post on a fence is a fent.  Trout Fishing in America play "Dead Egyptian Blues" and Peter and Lou Berryman...1176falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-106-vladimir-zero--19047135776affdc-45a7-11e9-bb25-63422471d09fWed, 13 Mar 2019 15:31:00 +0000steve charneyVladimir Zero is a hero to some, to others a bum. Harry thinks he's a genius. Who else would create a composition with his orchestra conducting a piece of cheese on the end of his baton, waiting for a mouse to nibble through rope that drops a hammer...1139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-107-big-objects--19047167f20410e2-4a9f-11e9-8b52-9b292739bf87Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:00:00 +0000steve charneyTrout Fishing in America play "It's Better Than That" a Peter and Lou Berryman song. Betty Walker does her great stand up act with her friend Ceil. Plus Steve and Harry play "Goober Peas" an old Civil War favorite. And of course Harry brings in his...1077falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-108-the-store-13--190471257260c7e0-50b7-11e9-b533-cfb0e2be5143Wed, 27 Mar 2019 17:30:00 +0000steve charneyFor those who know about the CWMD store you know you can buy anything. This place makes Amazon and Walmart look like a little mom and pop shop. You need sheet music for your chicken who's learning flute? You want a feeblevetzter? A doohickey? A square...1107falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-109-harry-won-t-leave-his-trunk--190471193a2a1afe-50ba-11e9-8dbc-af6e040af7bbWed, 03 Apr 2019 05:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry's bummed out. No matter what Steve does he can't convince Harry to come out of his trunk to do the podcast. He entices him with all kinds of craziness with no luck. Harry's sulking, man!Also Jay Ungar and Molly Mason (and Steve) perform a song...1218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-110-harry-is-acting-silly--19047111c5e3254e-50bb-11e9-8376-cf4f519e8a43Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry is silliness personified and for this podcast he pulls out all the stops. The podcast also features Ed Kohn singing "Six". No matter what the math problem, the answer is always six. and John Twomey plays "The Stars and Stripes" on his hands...1054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-111-airplanes--19047140ce9e76e6-50bd-11e9-8c78-ab268fe80c9aWed, 17 Apr 2019 05:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry is into folding paper airplanes...like you've never seen before. Steve sings "Heaving on a Jet Plane".  There's a strange facts segment about airplanes. Harry calls up an airline thinking he's reached a Ferris Wheel company and wonders why a...1178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-112-bananas--190471234fd0d2ae-6108-11e9-87c6-23ef07bec80eTue, 23 Apr 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyThe Aliens have landed and they want bananas! Harry brings them to the studio. Cue the hilarity. Plus more on...bananas! I Like Bananas because they have no Bones, Harry sings Chiquita Banana and When Banana Skins are Falling.1090falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-113-money--19047162dfca113c-6689-11e9-a525-eb9853e14773Tue, 30 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000steve charneyIt's all about Harry's allowance. He needs one! Also the great Paul Geremia is a guest singing "My Money Never Runs Out". Soupy Sales is talking about the day he asked all the kids to send him money on his TV show. And Jimmy Durante's A Dollar a Year...1256falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-114-baseball--19047118c0745478-6ce2-11e9-88d5-ab4bb24a621dWed, 08 May 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyIt's all about baseball folks. An old song called "I Love Micky" is featured (Micky Mantle makes a guest appearance on the recording) and Steve teaches Harry how to play baseball with disastrous results...of course.Steve has his most esteemed guest...1066falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-115-harry-s-break-it-business--19047136e5d1a90c-6dd5-11e9-a128-c7f60b6272dbWed, 15 May 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry has a new business. Instead of repairing stuff he breaks things cleanly and expertly with style and panache.  Also Camille West is singing about the time she and her friends broke into a factory in Paris and liberated the escargot.There's a...1232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-116-the-chemistry-set--19047116739bcb78-7759-11e9-ac42-9bd0c350d1b3Wed, 22 May 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry has a chemistry set. Do I really have to tell you the shenanigans that go on? You can imagine. Also Robin and Linda Williams are guests singing an original song about being on the road. Burns and Allen too!1164falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-117-the-double-entendre-band--190471312ea06c08-817d-11e9-ba98-8becb9dacc2cWed, 29 May 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve always wanted to have a band called "Double Entendre". Every song would be, well, a double entendre. Since he never pulled it off, he did the next best thing. He used GarageBand creating a podcast where all the songs sung by Steve and/or Harry...1182truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-118-special-physics--19047108e9b61fb2-878e-11e9-bdc1-b7e00501fa84Wed, 05 Jun 2019 12:30:55 +0000steve charneyMikhail Horowitz is Steve's guest again. This time doing an homage to Lord Buckley called "Swingin' Cicadas" And Steve's thrown in a Lord Buckley recording as well for those who never heard of him (shame on you). And Harry explains to Steve how on the...1224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-119-comedyman--19047112b6957e56-878f-11e9-b2a4-23cd03cb0021Wed, 12 Jun 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry convinces Steve he has a superpower, comedy! And he should become Comedyman to foil thugs. Yep, it's as stupid as it sounds. But funny. Kind of. That's because Steve IS Comedyman! There's also a Burns and Allen recording and other nonsense.1185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-120-professions--19047117ee787bac-913a-11e9-8cdc-43321ba33964Wed, 19 Jun 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyMikhail Horowitz is Steve's guest again! He and Steve sing a Tibetan Sea Shanty called "Bonny Lama". Mik is going to become a regular guest if he's not careful. Also Harry has various jobs. He's working in a store where he's over a guy named Under but...1088falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-121-the-dollar-show--19047105d28895d4-913b-11e9-ab07-63b041e3f2ddWed, 26 Jun 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyDollars? I used to live in Dollars. Dollars, Texas. In other words it's all about the almighty dollar folks.  Livingston Taylor is singing an Andy Breckman song. Harry and Steve perform an old vaudeville routine that Abbot and Costello stole first....1150falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-122-steve-is-dried-up--19047137e814ddee-913c-11e9-91cb-cb2b3c81771cWed, 03 Jul 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyMikhail Horowitz is back, right in the front of the show talking about the acts performing at the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. I'll give you just one band that's playing: Asleep at the Wheelchair.And Steve is dried up. He can't come up with anymore...1201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-123-harry-wants-to-be-a-dog--190471098b01fd78-913f-11e9-9a05-1b50a50e7327Wed, 10 Jul 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyHarry really, really, really wants to be a dog. Eventually an operation is in order. And keeping up with the dog theme, is Thieme. Art Thieme that is singing a tall tale "The split dog". And Harry sings "Hound Dog". You wanna hear a bunch of dogs...1190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-124-crazy-love--19047107f5f8c4fa-a30e-11e9-a5fd-27ddc03571d7Wed, 17 Jul 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyThe theme is romance. Crazy Romance. To start it off is Ed Sanders (From the Fugs) doing "The Belle of Avenue A". A story song about a truck driver in the 60's on the Red Ball express heading into the East Village to get some hippie noogie. It...1206falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-125-everything-is-a-guitar-america-s-heartland--190471101b38f748-a310-11e9-be2e-fb9692940489Wed, 24 Jul 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyMikhail Horowitz is back with Haikus from Japan about baseball. We LOVE Mik and Harry LOVES the guitar and turns everything into one. And we mean everything. Also Washboard Jungle singing a nutty version of "Momma don't Allow" and Libby Riddles with...1097falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-126-christo--19047129e18e7a26-a310-11e9-963b-b3835d0c1f49Wed, 31 Jul 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyBill Keith, the great banjo player is playing Old Joe Clark with Steve. Harry emulates the sculptor Christo, the one who wraps buildings, bridges and put up beautiful flags in Central Park several years ago. Granted, Harry has to start small by...1164falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-127-the-comedy-inspector--1904710681106a5e-a321-11e9-b45c-2bba07ab3173Wed, 07 Aug 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyLyn Hardy and Diane Senabria are Steve's guests singing an oldie "Beware Ladies, Take Care"Also the comedy inspector arrives. He has to make sure Steve's comedy license is up to date. Guess what? It isn't and Steve and Harry are in serious trouble. No...1156falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-128-celebrations--190471269ae705d0-a323-11e9-9bd1-5b09a6f79e13Wed, 14 Aug 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyMikhail Horowitz is back and we got 'em. He's doing a parody on the blind men and the elephant. Only it's unexpurgated. A little spicy so beware. Also Harry wants to point out that we don't celebrate things we should. Like the 10,000th time we've...1241truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-129-harry-does-impossible-things--1904711415fe36e8-a325-11e9-9cdb-a7c78fae0855Wed, 21 Aug 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyMikhail Horowitz is Steve's guest. He's becoming a regular. His essay is about "Not so Great Expectations". Hilarious.Also Harry is set on performing impossible tasks. And he does them! You want a nail hammered in with Jello? You wanna hear Maple Leaf...1170falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-130-the-pawn-shop--1904710339ecdf6c-b46b-11e9-87f6-437662a00b3eWed, 28 Aug 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneySteve and Harry open up a Pawn Shop. 'Nuff said. Hilarity ensues. It's hard to explain.Also Steve sings the Australian classic "The Pub with No Beer" but since it's America it's now "The Bar with No Beer"And Dave Van Ronk sings an oldie "Yankety Yank.1198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-131-restaurants-and-diners--190471013fb93baa-b53a-11e9-8a1a-5f2868b08b84Wed, 04 Sep 2019 06:00:00 +0000steve charneyMikhail Horowitz is Steve's guest. They're singing a round using the ten Chinese words that are recycled to name every Chinese restaurant in the country.Harry sings "One Meatball"Myron Cohen talks about the Stage DeliBob Warren sings about Fred's...1245falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-132-the-home-show--19051521Plus Harry sings a Woody Guthrie song and there's Spike Jones, Ray Stevens and other nonsense. In other words...hilarity ensues.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19051521Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:00:13 +0000steve charneyThe theme is home. We don't mean Steve left the podcast at home...that's the theme. And to help him they have the great blues musician Paul Geremia singing "Devil in his own hometown". Plus Harry sings a Woody Guthrie song and there's Spike Jones,...Plus Harry sings a Woody Guthrie song and there's Spike Jones, Ray Stevens and other nonsense. In other words...hilarity ensues.]]>1194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-133-reincarnation--19071348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19071348Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:00:03 +0000steve charneyYou believe in reincarnation? How about laughing about reincarnation? Steve has three guests on the show. Mikhail Horowitz with Jazz Haikus (there are two four letter words in these Haikus which is why I'm labelling this show explicit, but it's really...1255reincarnation,ventiloquismtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-134-how-to-do-stuff--19143722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19143722Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:00:07 +0000steve charneyThis podcast teaches you how to do stuff. How to play tennis, meditate, play chess and write a funny song...all with Harry's twisted bent on things. Plus Jimmy Dickens tells us how to catch an African Skeeter, Proctor and Bergman teaches us how to...1255falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-135-the-color-black--19295789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19295789Wed, 02 Oct 2019 06:00:16 +0000steve charneyJust what the title says. It's all about black. Big black hats (Rolf Harris) the airplane's black box (Jaspar Carrot) black holes (Bob and Doug Mackenzie), baa baa black sheep (Harry) and a black belt in a bikini (Steve's original song). And Bob...1187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-136-stolen-painting--19296121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19296121Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:00:07 +0000steve charneySteve discovers a painting has been stolen from the podcast studio. Now who could have taken it? Certainly not Harry. Bruce Ackerman is a guest playing guitar on a song about NYC in the 1970's (written by Steve). Also the fastest Maple Leaf Rag ever...1196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-137-no-idea-for-show--19296315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19296315Wed, 16 Oct 2019 07:00:09 +0000steve charneySteve can't think of an idea for the podcast. Wait, isn't that an idea? Also if you've never been turned on to Spike Jones, this is your chance. And an hilarious phone call from Steve Allen to Arthur Goldstein's mother. And we top it off with Ogden...1024falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-138-shakespeare--19573906Milt Kamen gives us a synopsis on Hamlet, Bob Newhart does his thing. And Steve reads from Bill Bryson's book with some amazing facts about the bard. If you didn't like Shakespeare before this podcast, you'll hate him even more after it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19573906Wed, 23 Oct 2019 06:00:07 +0000steve charneyHarry is going to play Romeo. Hilarity ensues. Besides that it's a show with all things Shakespeare. Milt Kamen gives us a synopsis on Hamlet, Bob Newhart does his thing. And Steve reads from Bill Bryson's book with some amazing facts about the...Milt Kamen gives us a synopsis on Hamlet, Bob Newhart does his thing. And Steve reads from Bill Bryson's book with some amazing facts about the bard. If you didn't like Shakespeare before this podcast, you'll hate him even more after it.]]>1166shakespearefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-139-aliens--19574004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19574004Wed, 30 Oct 2019 06:00:18 +0000steve charneyHarry comes in as a man from Jupiter. Bob Berman, the famed astronomer, talks about why he doubts there are aliens visiting Earth. Harry wants Steve to fill out his intergalactic ID card in case Steve gets swept up by creatures from Betelgeuse. And...1210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-140-slapstick--19574097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19574097Wed, 06 Nov 2019 07:00:07 +0000steve charneyYou like slapstick comedy? Neither does Steve but he's stuck with it. Plus Lou Del Bianco sings a song about being a little bit clumsy and Harry sings an oldie "I'm satisfied". Oh...there's also an untrue facts segment. All the facts on this segment...1217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-141-vent-syndrome--19962999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19962999Wed, 13 Nov 2019 07:00:04 +0000steve charneyIt's a potpourri of goofy stuff. Steve's cult following, the ventriloquial syndrome, Harry is a banjo mover (opposed to a piano mover). Plus a bunch of humorous songs like Steve's Cupcake Song, Goober Peas and The Monopoly Song. Plus...Proctor and...1222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-142-impossible-things-kow1207--19963082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19963082Wed, 20 Nov 2019 07:00:15 +0000steve charneyHarry's up to doing impossible things again. I know, I know, he can't do them because they're impossible. Never stopped him before. Plus NPR's Elaine Segal.1205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-143-mules--19963105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19963105Wed, 27 Nov 2019 07:00:14 +0000steve charneyThe theme is Mules. Literally. Utah Philips, Robin and Linda Williams, Chris Holder, Purly Gates, Molly Mason, The Fendermen, and of course...Harry. They all have their say.1168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-144-3-pages-of-script-pretty-please-leg-moves--20367402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20367402Wed, 04 Dec 2019 08:00:18 +0000steve charneyIt's a potpourri of stuff. Burns and Allen, Wes Harrison and a few skits with Harry.1136falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-145-dog-music-festival-and-it-s-fare--20513778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20513778Wed, 11 Dec 2019 08:00:12 +0000steve charneyHarry is going to a Music Festival...for dogs! Also Spike Jones, Fats Waller and Jimmy Durante.1173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-146-flippers--20624568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20624568Wed, 18 Dec 2019 07:00:02 +0000steve charneyHarry is wearing his flippers and talks about the illustrious history of the footwear. Did you know George Washington was wearing flippers when he crossed the Delaware? Also Jerry Lewis, Brown Bag Blue Band and John Cleese and David Frost. Also Molly...1241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-147-giant-banana--20514329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20514329Tue, 24 Dec 2019 08:00:17 +0000steve charneyHarry brings in a Giant Banana. Plus Junk Food Junkie from Larry Groce. Emo Philips and Spike Jones, too1180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-148-ocarina-and-see-no-evil--20514495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20514495Wed, 01 Jan 2020 08:00:11 +0000steve charneySteve uses Harry's head to play an ocarina. Plus Harry wants to add some more monkeys. How about Smell No Evil? And Spike Jones, Homer and Jethro and Dayton Allen. I should note that there are only two more shows before I end this podcast.1174falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cwmd-149-steve-in-harry-s-trunk--20514544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20514544Wed, 08 Jan 2020 08:00:08 +0000steve charneyThis is Steve's penultimate podcast. One more and he's outta here. He explains why on his next podcast. But for now, Steve gets locked in Harry's Trunk. He also tries to find a last name for him. And Bobby Braddock, Spike jones and a song from That...1172falsefull