Tater's Big Show Hangover - One More Round

This episode has a little bit of everything -some things I noticed this week, a good bit of Tatertainment I missed the last couple episodes, and a few listener comments (including a couple that might bring back some old bits).I'll take a minute to shout out to some of the Tater Hangover Crew - I see ya, and I appreciate ya being here. Thanks for being part of this ride!And an update from Outdoor Hands, my founding sponsor. - All Rural King stores are carrying Outdoor Hands Poison Ivy Scrub - find a store near you at www.ruralking.com** NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY! **

Part 2 of Coffee with a Coworker: Pillars Edition and yes... Punch the Orphan Monkey now has a young lady friend. This is where the stories and the actual bits come together - how they started, what was happening behind the scenes, and how some of the most ridiculous ideas made it on the air.Also in this episode:The unexpected evolution of "Punch the Oprhan Monkey"SNL UK makes its debut (we have thoughts)A Chuck Norris deep dive - including a classic "Ask Ike: on just how tough he really was.If you've ever wondered how these bits actually came to life... this is that episode.Special Thanks to our sponsor, OUTDOOR HANDS, for supporting the show - outdoorhands.com - Code TATER for 20% OFF

Who created some of those crazy characters you know and love from the old show?For Episode 10, I sat down for coffee with Jeff Pillars - to talk about when he joined the show, some characters & bits and what actually went on behind the scenes when those moments were made.This is NOT a formal interview (if you know anything about us, we are far from formal) - it's just two old Friends remembering how some of those pieces came together, reacting to a few classic clips, and laughing about the things listeners never heard off the air.If you ever wondered how those charters and bits started, this conversation starts to pull back the curtain just a smidge.Sometimes the best stories come from just sitting down with a beverage and letting the memories roll.... with enough tape for an episode, or two ! Stay Tuned!!Thanks as always to our sponsor: Outdoor Hands - www.outdoorhands.com use code TATER and receive 20% OFF

Tater's been noticing some things this week - including news headlines about an orphan monkey named Punch that caused her about ten seconds of serious confusion. Also in this episode:Strange TikTok trend that now has folks moving furniture on cruise shipsRequest for a "Shout-Out" from her twin nephewsListener NotesTatertainmentAnd A Deep Thought or Two from Mary JaneSupport for this episode comes from Outdoor Hands. Learn More at: www.outdoorhands.com and enter code TATER and receive 20% OFF

Episode 8: Observations Are Comedy GoldSometimes the funniest things aren't punchlines - but patterns.In this episode, I'm talking about why observations are the secret ingredient in great comedy. From Billy's uncanny ability to notice the tiny human behaviors the rest of us miss...to how those moments turn into something bigger once they hit the page.Also in this episode:A fresh round of TatertainmentWhen Lucy R. Sharp made her very first appearance (you've been warned)And why watching people is still the best writing class in the worldThank you to Outdoor Hands Skin Therapy Cream for keeping these working parts moisturized and this podcast supported. Use code TATER at www.outdoorhands.com and receive 20% offWhat'up NEXT WEEK in #9? By Request ... Mary Jane returns.Subscribe, Follow and join me every TUESDAY!!

Some stories just had to wait. Tater answers a Big Question that couldn't be talked about on the air back then and why podcasting gives those stories a place to live now. From listener questions that went unanswered, to how certain characters and comedy bits were born completely off-the-cuff, this is a look at how the magic actually happened ..In this episode:Murphie's health updateA small but ongoing disagreement with Alexa's new identityAnd the freedom of revisiting things that once had to stay on the shelf and a lot of "How'd that work?" questions.No clock. No calendar. No rules. Just stories.This Episode is supported by OUTDOOR HANDS- made for people who work hard, play hard, and need something that actually takes care of their hands through out the day. outdoorhands.com Enter Code: Tater ~ 20% off

Episode 6: ARMAGEDDONThis "Round" tackles the questions that curious minds want to know the answers to ... and the audio receipts to back 'em up. "Who Said That?" Not Me!!!This episode is brought to you by OUTDOOR HANDS Skin Therapy Cream - built for people who actually use their hands.If you're dealing with dry, cracked skin from work, difficult weather or life, I know this stuff will work for you because it really works for me and my family.Get 20% off with code TATER at outdoorhands.com

Big Thanks to Outdoor Hands for sponsoring this episode and supporting the show. Go to outdoorhands.com and check them out. Use code TATER at check-out and receive 20% OFF!Episode 5 is relaxed, fun, and familiar - in the best way. I kick things off with a few things that caught my eye, roll into Tater's Top 10 Celebrity Impressions, and let a listener message spark some stories & observations along the way. Of course a little Tatertainment pops in, a quick throwback moment shows up, and the episode finds its own rhythm from there. Who Knew?!Thanks for hanging for One More Round...

This one answers a few questions....and raises at least one concern.Episode 4 gets into your questions, explains who Mary Jane is, feeds the need for some Tatertainment, and why there was ... briefly... an iguana loose in my house at Christmas.Thanks to Outdoor Hands for supporting the show. Visit outdoorhands.com use code TATER for 20% off.Let's have One More Round....

Episode 3 starts with three things from my week, then we jump into listener notes, Top 10 list requests, and a bit that got put in time out .Andy joins me to catch up, have some coffee talk (literally), and share a great behind-the-scenes story. There’s also a birthday mention, a few observations about those telemarketer calls that always seem to come at the worst time, and plenty of laughs along the way.Big thanks to Outdoor Hands for supporting the show, and to everyone listening and sending notes. Learn more at outdoorhands.com and if right now, use code TATER at check-out and receive 20% OFF - appreciate you doing that for my listeners!

Episode 2: Settling InIn Episode 2, I'm settling into the rhythm of this new chapter - telling a few stories, having a laugh and not rushing.I talk about how Barry and I ended up together, how I've missed having a dog in the studio, a strange dog DNA story that stunned me, and how I'be been mimicking people since I was a kid - which eventually led to impressions becoming part of my life on the radio....including the first Top Ten List of Impressions I didn't even know I was gonna do.Thanks for being here while this takes shape. I'm happy you are.Support the Show Sponsor: Outdoor Hands Skin Therapy Cream - Pharmacist Formulated and Dermatologist Friendly - and delivers serious hydration for dry, cracked, and sensitive skin. https://outdoorhands.com

After 30 years on the radio, Iwasn't quite ready to leave.So this is me pulling up achair and pouring one moreround.No show clock. No pressure.Just me, you, and whatevercomes next.If you've been here forever-welcome back.If you just found me-welcome in.Let's have one more round.

Hey There, it's Marci "Tater" Moran and Welcome to Tater's Big Show Hangover, the podcast John Boy was telling you about. This is the first official trailer. The first official episode will be up January 13, 2026. It'll be here before you know it. Hit follow and join me for the next chapter and One More Round