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Skippy Can't Sleep

by Skippy

Skippy shares what keeps him up at night, one rant at a time. Sometimes they're funny, sometimes serious, but always 100% unscripted.Opening Theme "Glasshouse Ridin'" courtesy of Big Brother Jake. You can find all of his music at bigbrotherjake.bandcamp.com.

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Episodes

  1. It Only Took Eighteen Years

    Skippy rants about his first temporary Twitter ban, ever. It only took eighteen years, folks. Caution: Mildly adult language and content

  2. Reading Saves Lives! (Warning: NSFW)

    In which Skippy shares a true story in a feeble attempt to convince you to read.

  3. Banana Republic In Pajamas

    Random thoughts to begin the show, followed by 45 minutes worth of political rant that Skippy has kept bottled for quite some time.

  4. Meet Some Kraft Singles In Your Area!

    Skippy talks about a strange new cheeseburger being sold overseas, recalls his one and only time in a wave pool, lashes out at people who rank things, and briefly talks politics.

  5. The Paul Harvey Joke

    Skippy recalls a joke his nine year old self wrote. Yes, really.

  6. Political Skippy Is Awake

    Skippy has decided to stop being asleep politically. He's not woke. He's awake.

  7. Daaaaaaaa Bears and Other Stories

    Skippy can't sleep, so he's back with a random hodge podge of silly news headlines.

  8. Happy Mother's Day

    Skippy wishes his mom, and Krysta, and mothers everywhere a Happy Mother's Day.

  9. The News And Why It's Hilarious

    Skippy takes an uncensored, humorous look at the news. No, not that news. This news.

  10. Cool Ranch Kleenex

    An abbreviated, mildly humourous rant about the state of the world, centered around a true story about a child's bizarre snacking habits.

  11. A Word On Free Speech

    Skippy rants about the importance of free speech.

  12. Lady Gaga Is Too Friendly!

    On the aforementioned Black Friday podcast, every take is marked down! Skippy rants about Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, the needless cold, parade etiquette, Cleveland sports, food deliveries, and random weirdos with unexplained obsessions with Lady Gaga. #Cavs #Browns #Guardians…

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  13. Humans, We Need To Have A Chat About Christmas

    Skippy rants about people starting Christmas before Veterans Day, and others who mutilate the famous carols.

  14. The Dark and Dreary House

    Skippy begins Season 3 with the first of a series of true ghost stories from his life, and leaves open the door for more to this one.

  15. A Cleveland Baseball Rant

    Skippy, bit tongue and all, rants incoherently on the tremendous resigning of Jose Ramirez, and why that doesn't absolve Paul Dolan of anything, rather it renews expectations for the ball club. #MLB #Cleveland #Guardians #Indians

  16. No Cleveland, He's Not Coming Home

    Beginning Year 3 of the podcast with a rant about LeBron James, and why it is neither possible nor sensible to expect him to return to the Cavs.

  17. More Questions Than Answers

    Skippy breaks his rules again to vent briefly about the unbearable lies and distractions appearing in the news.

  18. A Horse Is A Horse Of Course Of Course

    Warning: NSFW! Skippy breaks his own rules to speak his mind in an emotional, fact and curse word laden rant. Not for the sensitive who are easily triggered or offended. You have been warned.

  19. That One Time Skippy Slept

    The short, true story of the day Skippy decided to finally get some sleep.

  20. I Can't Believe It's Not Winter!

    In which Skippy rants about it being too hot, and tells the bizarre true story of an attempt to beat the heat.

  21. The Weirdest Car Chase Ever?

    Skippy literally can't sleep, so he rants about a curious car chase near Los Angeles that has left him with a great many questions and few answers.

  22. Did I Mention I Hate Facebook?

    Skippy is back with Season Two of Skippy Can't Sleep. Today's short episode is, as always, a true story. (Please excuse the ambient noise of the fan, it's really hot.)

  23. Act Like You've Been There Before

    The Browns beat the Steelers two weeks in a row, so it's time for an old fashioned gloatfest. Just a little one.

  24. Coming Soon: Breaking Curfew

    Announcing that a new podcast is in the words with Skippy and his friends Zachary Martin and Kevin Gillman. Coming soon to an unlawful curfew near you!

  25. Why Not $100 Grand?

    Skippy offers a nonpartisan commentary, free of talking points or twisted statistics.

  26. The Radio Roast of Jeffrey Toobin

    The official Roastmaster General of the Ben Maller Show cracks the mic to crack jokes on one Jeffrey Toobin, who didn't keep it in his trousers. Note: these are JOKES, not facts, reporting, or verifiable allegations. If you wish to know the true gritty details, kindly look elsewhere. This is…

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  27. No, The Sky Isn't Falling, Cleveland

    In an all-Cleveland Browns rant episode, Skippy says "Puh!" to the loss, but further expresses his distaste for the "sky is falling" radio he predicts is coming Monday morning.

  28. Put Your Safety Glasses On, Kids!

    Skippy has a whole lot to say in this, his longest and perhaps most controversial episode yet.

  29. Are You Friz? Yes I is

    Skippy shares a load of quick hit commentaries while cuddling up next to a space heater under a dozen blankets and nursing a well-bitten tongue.

  30. Bon Appetit, Cleveland!

    Skippy shares a questionable business model.

  31. This Week In Rain Delays

    Skippy spoofs Game 2's rain delays, then comments at great length on Game 2 of the Indians vs. Yankees, and the incredibly bitter end to the Indians' season.

  32. Beware the Dormant Supervolcano

    Skippy cuts his remarks short on both on the Indians and the Presidential Debate, but gives you vague editorial comment in the form of some words to ponder.

  33. Naturally Crazy

    A slow day in Cleveland sports, so Skippy adds in an editorial comment, and talks about his silly drug test adventure.

  34. I Garontee!

    Skippy is depressed about the Tribe's hopes of a championship ending, so he does a "geek persona" quiz and a cooking segment for bachelors and others who can't cook, then tells the rather silly story of the mysterious bathtub raccoon.

  35. Akron Blue And Gold

    Skippy is thrilled to announce that his Akron Zips and the MAC will play after all, keeps an eye on the Indians and their Central Division rivals, relays Patric Hornqvist's disappointment to the Penguins front office and questions Kamala Harris' rap knowledge.

  36. This Episode Has Everything!

    Skippy talks Indians, Browns, sports, music, movies, politics, pretty women, a grotesque world record, yogurt and other fun stuff. Don't forget to stay until after the end credits!

  37. Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy

    Skippy talks Tribe, a sports scandal, a peaceful end to a hostage situation, an unceremonious end to a frozen yogurt stand, cowboy protestors, and many other fine topics.

  38. Feelings, Nothing More Than Feelings

    Skippy talks feelings, both Cleveland and national sports, the effect of music on the world, and shares some of his thoughts on Baker Mayfield's awkward dining experience.

  39. They call me Mister Worldwide

    Skippy comments on sports, but also asks if he should talk politics after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

  40. Another One Bites The Dust

    Skippy welcomes his new syndicators and listeners, talks sports, and tells another true story that is likely to make you leery of unmarked white vans.

  41. A Walkoff Hit By Pitch. Nuff Said.

    Skippy is so disappointed with the outcome of the Indians game that he does a quick wrapup and calls it a night.

  42. Stranger Than Truth!

    Skippy quickly covers the Tribe, Browns, NBA Finals, and the Big Ten vote that was (probably) a hoax, then teases a story that some of his listeners may find very interesting.

  43. Why I Love The Cleveland Indians

    Surprise surprise, Skippy is talking baseball again. He shares some of the personal stories that have made him the Indians fan he is today.

  44. Have You Forgotten?

    Skippy is nonplussed by the Tribe's 11-1 loss to the Royals, shares a couple of minor gripes, a couple of mildly funny jokes, and reflects on his experiences of 9/11/2001 in the least political way possible.

  45. Bernie Bernie!

    Skippy laments yet another loss to the last place Royals, mildly defends Kareem Hunt, heralds Bernie Kosar's new gig, and then tells a couple of anecdotes about encountering his childhood hero.

  46. Boldly Go To Boldlygo

    Skippy laments the Tribe bullpen blowing the game for Triston McKenzie, congratulates the Browns on resigning Kareem Hunt, vents a bit about a video game he used to play, and talks about Star Trek Day.

  47. Things To Do In Newton, Iowa When You're Dead

    Skippy celebrates another Tribe win, and an astonishing space discovery by the Indians of India. Also, a rant about a Browns hater, and two stories of traveling during the summer holidays.

  48. Defund the MLB Mask Police, too!

    Skippy reviews the Indians win, talks about the Washington Nationals making the news in a bad way again, recalls a story from his dorm days, and inadvertently fixes a real life problem in the process.

  49. Make A Little Majic on Labor Day

    Skippy celebrates a walkoff win by the Indians and a special achievement by a player, rants about self checkout party fouls, and tells a story that takes place on a Labor Day weekend.

  50. WALLAAAAAAAAAY!

    Skippy laments the Indians loss to the Brewers and the poor eyesight of Jerry Meals, then talks about a day on the Islands.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Skippy shares what keeps him up at night, one rant at a time. Sometimes they're funny, sometimes serious, but always 100% unscripted.Opening Theme "Glasshouse Ridin'" courtesy of Big Brother Jake. You can find all of his music at bigbrotherjake.bandcamp.com.

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Skippy shares what keeps him up at night, one rant at a time. Sometimes they're funny, sometimes serious, but always 100% unscripted.Opening Theme "Glasshouse Ridin'" courtesy of Big Brother Jake. You can find all of his music at bigbrotherjake.bandcamp.com.

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