Episode 5: The Death of Comedy Sells Out or . . . "The Sweet Taste of Poison."

(Originally aired: 04/12/17) "When an endorsement deal for a deadly and addictive but delicious sugar substitute promises Boa and Nuggets wealth beyond their wildest dreams, the boys desperately seek a moral gray area."  Sketches: -“My Name is Doug!”* (08:37) -“Naked Man Episode 20: The Incredible Shrinking Naked Man!”* (11:59)  -“Funny Weather”* (20:09)  All sketches performed by Michael J. Grady AKA “MC Nuggets” and [NAME REDACTED] AKA “DJ Boa Ze.”  Additional actors: Daniel Fredrickson.  Music: “For the Love of Money” was performed by the Ojays as a part of their 1973 album Ship Ahoy. Released by Philadelphia International Records.  “I Just Can’t Get Enough,” which was originally recorded by Depeche Mode, is covered by the Wannadies as a part of their You and Me Song EP, which was released in Japan, by Soap Records in 1996. “Money (That’s What I Want)” Originally written by Barry Gordy and Janie Bradford and has since been covered by many performers. This cover is by the Flying Lizards in their self-titled 1979 album. Released by Virgin.  “The Death of Comedy’s Rockin’ Guitar Intro” was written and recorded by Daniel Fredrickson, with percussion by Rubix.    “Toxic” originally recorded by Britney Spears is covered here by the Portland-based bluegrass band, the Nutmeggers. As far as we know this cover has not been released in album form, but it is available online. Here is a link to their Reverb Nation site: https://www.reverbnation.com/thenutmeggers/songs  *Written by Michael J. Grady