The Melting Pot with Lucas Stein

These are the undeniable answers and correct predictions for the awards at the end of the year. Just you watch.

You can't please everyone, and some can't be pleased period. And those people ruin fun.

Tom Cotter is an incredibly hilarious comedian who's been doing standup for more than half his life. In 2012, he appeared on Season 7 of America's Got Talent and showed off his unique comedic style and quick wit. He ended up placing second (don't ask to who) and he's continued to do incredible work since that time.Tom: Thanks so much for coming on the podcast! It was great to talk with you and I hope to see you live in person one day!Here are Tom's Socials!Twitter/X: https://x.com/TomCotterComicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomCotter/shortsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomcottercomicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomcottercomic/

This Wednesday, my interview with the incredibly funny Tom Cotter goes live on the podcast. Be there or be square!!https://www.youtube.com/shorts/w97Nc1FoydQ

I know the format changed a little bit and this isn't about sports but SHUT UP! It's Iron Lung.https://youtube.com/shorts/Tpp9PigcxYs

He's one of the greatest song writers and singers of all time.

"We all know who the better team was..." I get it... I've said it...but that's not how that works.

I can read...I just don't want to

Jo Adell had one of the greatest defensive performances by an outfielder ever...and people hate it.

Why do I hate myself😂

We are one week in to the MLB Regular Season which means we are one week in to the MLB with the ABS challenge system. Is it good, does it suck, is Craig fired? Find outHere's the link to the Pitching Ninja video referenced in the episode: https://youtube.com/shorts/ovk2VmWdHKE?si=fO206Ssghq_TfcnG

I can't believe I got to do this. David is one of the greatest drummers of all time and one of my favorites. His career has spanned 7 DECADES!!! I hope you enjoy!

Our first interview on the podcast airs this Wednesday and it's going to be electric!!

Opening Day is upon us...and my brain is gone.

Movies are incredible...and I hate that.

I recorded this episode the Wednesday before the tournament began...WISCONSIN SUCKS!😂

I love playing video games but my favorite might surprise you.

I don't even know what to say anymore. Tarik and Scott are at it again.

YouTubers get a bad rap. I'll try and fix it.

I'm congested and forgot to record. Give me a break

Listen to the episode. All the emotion I need is there. Here are some links to videos I absolutely love and agree with mostly: https://youtu.be/XqOGsen_0GI?si=Kb8bsQvtPI_x8-lI - Danny Sapkohttps://youtu.be/QtZDkgzjmQI?si=9HgoNtxPy6txfY4j - Gabi Bellehttps://youtu.be/gh20tavQqxk?si=rWk7XB2p79vf-kIZ - Charles Cornellhttps://youtu.be/CrcUJI197Vs?si=6wD1JupBRRfJhyFe - David Bennetthttps://youtu.be/7XGct4rbYfI?si=Or3EGgNmBPyC0D-4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECLy6JnBdoY - Rick BeatoIf you have any creative ideas at all, GO ACT ON THEM. Write that book, sing that song, learn that instrument. It is so important, now more than ever, to create as much as you can.If you have talent, SHARE IT!Go be creative!!

I have never seen someone as dominant as Brandon Bonta.

I love music. And I think it has more power than any other creative art form.

Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse made history as the first Americans to win a medal in the Mixed Doubles Curling event. They were fun to watch. (Even though I couldn't watch much). Huge congratulations to these two on their Silver Medal!

There have been a lot of things said and I hope to address them all the best that I can.

Losing on purpose feels like the most unprofessional way to get an advantage. Losing shouldn't be rewarded.

You get four years. No ifs ands or buts

It's not the singers and performers are bad. It's not that all the shows are bad. Most just aren't that good.Also, it feels very militaristic...I'll explain😂 (Even though I never use that word in the episode.

It's Olympic time boys and girls!!I love the Olympics. Also Lindsey Vohn is a frickin' maniac. (I don't talk about that in the episode, but look up what she's been doing the past few days!)

I just watched Batman: Mask of the Phantasm for the first and second time this weekend...needless to say, I understand the hype around it.(I also watched Batman and Mr. Freeze: Subzero and that was also really good, but Mask is perfect so I talked about that.)

Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers have been in contract negotiations for awhile...but whose fault is it?Here's the tweet I quoted in the episode: https://x.com/section344lions/status/2016272652558618991?s=46

Bands change lineups and replace members all the time. But when does it become too much?

The official Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was announced on Jan 20, 2026. So it's time to talk about it.This is a long one but I provided the time stamps for you so you can skip and scroll to whatever you like.Class of 2026: 1:29Jeff Kent: 2:17Andruw Jones and His Controversy: 2:54Carlos Beltran and His Controversies: 7:37 PED's and a Solution: 11:22SPONSORSHIP: 15:20Voting Increases: 15:38Shout-Outs: 18:05Voted Off: 19:08STUPID: 19:30Outro: 22:11J-Roll vs Utley: 22:31Actual Outro: 23:17

Imagine you were stranded on an island and you were granted one album to listen to for the rest of your time on that island...what would it be?Seriously...I wanna know.

John Morton was fired by the Detroit Lions after being hired less than a year ago. I don't know if it's entirely fair. Let's talk...

This movie was emotional torture. It sucks all joy that it builds out of you in the first 15 minutes. GO CHECK THIS MOVIE OUT!!

On nearly the anniversary of this show, I go over the opposite end of what I went over a year ago. Make sure you stay tuned for a big announcement at the end.

Go watch his interview with Cody Rhodes! He sums everything up beautifully.

The last time is now.👌🫡

He only got 40 million and it just went away so fast. It's a real shame.🙄Also, I decided that I hated the intro (kinda) and outro so it's different.

Is it fair to be born with an advantage? Should there be a separate league? Do you like the different format? Cuz Craig doesn't!

Just wanted to say thank you, Happy Thanksgiving, and Merry Christmas.

It would be a lot easier if they just...ya know...LOOKED AT THE BALL!?!?

It makes no sense

Not clickbait...I'm just busy and I haven't had adequate time to prepare or actually record anything😂Back to normal next week.

Former WWE superstar, Maven Huffman, released a BANGER of a video and I wanted to talk about it.Hey guys, Maven's channel and video here.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAGhl7Uwj8gChannel: https://www.youtube.com/@MavenKHuffman

I know this has been talked about before. But I haven’t talked about it. So I’m going to

Hopefully, I have more than one play on this episode because I think this needs to be said.

Andrew Fenichel posed the question. I blabbered until I made up my mind. Here is the link to Andrew's channel! Be sure to check him out if you get the chance.https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewFenichel

It's time to make the decisions that need to be made...Let's give some awards.