After our longest and most anticipation-grabbing hiatus yet, Avast! returns with the long-awaited 22nd episode. As you know, 22 is a magic number that signals the arrival of a great many new listeners. Your horoscope says share this episode, an

021 - Afterbirth With Archie (with Kevin Castaniero)

Dec 14th, 2017 1h 38m

Another amazing episode in the books, kids. In this week's installment, we talk to freelance comic book artist Kevin Castaniero about topics such as: Rick and Mike going to the Bakersfield comedy competition, having a show-cock, an actually inf

020 - Opposite Disneyland (with Mitch Shira)

Nov 12th, 2017 1h 14m

Back just in time for the holiday season, Avast! Ye Scoundrel presents our 20th episode! Recorded with our good friend and local bartender/ entertainment producer Mitch Shira, this installment features all the hallmarks of a classic A!YS episod

019 - Yorkcentennial Man (with Bruce Gray and Zach Stein)

Oct 5th, 2017 1h 5m

This episode was so much fun to record. The boys from the Friends Forever podcast stop by and we have a blast from the past. Well, not from the past, but still a blast. Zach and Bruce chat with us about fish mental health, the Jewish celebratio

018 - You're Washing Off God's Kisses (with Nick Malizia)

Sep 14th, 2017 1h 26m

Avast! We're back with another fantastic episode, this week featuring our good buddy and local comic Nick Malizia. We really ramble in this one, and have conversations about things such as our favorite birthday songs, yo-yos, snake sounds, Poke

017 - I'm Not Racist, I'm Just Good At Identification (with Howie Walfish)

Aug 22nd, 2017 1h 55m

Ok, look. I know, I know. We've been gone a long time. And I'm sorry about that. I really am. We here at Avast! Ye Scoundrel (Me and Michael) value our listeners and feel just terrible that we have been gone so long with no explanation. But gue

No One's Ever Been Stabbed With A Dreidel Before (with Howie Walfish)

Aug 22nd, 2017 1h 55m

016 - I Just Happened On The Pie (with Sabrina Pratt)

Jul 7th, 2017 1h 29m

It's Rick's birthday! Today we say happy birthday by hanging out with Sabrina Pratt, professional improviser and head of the Central Coast Comedy Theater. We shoot the poop about a new Mt. Rushmore, our shared hatred of smiley YouTube gladhands

015 - People Aren't Responsible Enough For The Power Of Bubblegum (with Andrew Boydston, Mason Wilkes, and Trevor Dustin)

Jun 28th, 2017 1h 24m

This episode was madness to record. The boys from last year's 'Cure For Comedy' tour, Mason Wilkes, Andrew Boydston, and Trevor Dustin come by and we try to figure out how to record 5 people with 4 microphones! We managed to corral everyone som

014 - Be Better (with Ben Bradley)

Jun 15th, 2017 1h 27m

In our most serious and vulnerable episode yet, comedian Ben Bradley stops by the podcast and helps a somewhat drunk Rick and Michael bare their souls. This episode has it all, folks. We discuss how we made a mistake last episode, we explore th

013 - Peckermints (with Kelly McInerney)

Jun 6th, 2017 1h 20m

After a much-too-long hiatus, Avast! is back! Blame Michael, he was in Mexico. This week L.A. based, New Jersey transplant, comedian (NOT comedienne) Kelly McInerney swings by the show for a conversation about performing in foreign countries, H

012 - The Heavyweight Champion Of Being Present (with Biba Pickles)

May 16th, 2017 1h 29m

Boom! Bang! Bursting through the door with an axe in hand, it's another episode! The scoundrels say "Avast!" and welcome Biba Pickles back to the show. First appearing on an earlier episode as part of the Booty Riot collective, Pickles is here

A!YS Presents A Rick And Mike Bonusode

May 6th, 2017 36m 24s

Our first bonusode comes in celebration of reaching 1 thousand downloads! Michael and Rick sit down and talk about how fun the show is, Michael tries to tell a story about Mexico, we swap script ideas, and say "Thanks" a whole lot. Dinosaur gam

011 - Strong For You, Daddy (with Julian Calvillo)

May 2nd, 2017 1h 20m

And we're back! Sorry about the extended absence from the internet airwaves, but sometimes old lady life gets a little cah-razy, you know what I'm sayin' my bros? This week, Portland based artist and good friend of ours Julian Calvillo hangs ou

010 - Check Out My Clam (Pt. 2 with Hayley and Reid Cain)

Apr 12th, 2017 48m 55s

Part 2 of 2! Betcha thought we would wait a week to release it didn't you? Well now you know how generous we are. On part 2 of our interview with the majority of the Crushers we get some advice on life, talk about finding your people, and wonde

009 - Needs More Food Lube (Pt. 1 with Hayley and Reid Cain)

Apr 11th, 2017 1h 7m

Part 1 of 2! In our first 2-part episode ever, Hayley and Reid Cain of the local rock band Hayley and the Crushers give us a big ole slab of their time. This is the most explicit episode so far. Hooray! We discuss the songs that played at our j

008 - If It Ain't Baroque, Don't Fix It (with Taylor Belmore)

Apr 4th, 2017 1h 14m

Topics on topics on topics! Musician Taylor Belmore a.k.a. Arthur Watership stops by for a lovely chat. This episode is completely off the rails as we talk about how Taylor used to be a robot, cool instruments, and giving credit to Nazis even t

007 - A Vampire Approaches (with Jamal Coleman)

Mar 27th, 2017 1h 15m

Comedian/ musician/ raconteur Jamal Coleman graces us with his presence this week and shares his keys to a happy and healthy life. We discuss Jamal's past podcasting experience, attempt a guided meditation, introduce a new segment, and have a l

006 - Macabros (with Matt Gubser)

Mar 20th, 2017 1h 15m

Comedian Matt Gubser joins us on the show today and talks about being more optimistic for his albums than his children, burning down a Pepperbellies, and almost buying a house. Also we discuss the problem of inequality between men and women and

005 - My Butt Is Very Well-Known (with Booty Riot)

Feb 27th, 2017 1h 9m

Today on the show we have Aidan Candelario and Biba Pickles, who comprise the art/ comedy collective Booty Riot. We invent a new word that contains all negativity possible and distills it into one simple word. Also, Rick was very drunk during t

003 - Mmm, That's Good Rice (with Evan Fox)

Feb 27th, 2017 1h 38m

Today local comedian/ musician Evan Fox stops by for a chat. Yes, the levels aren't great for the first half of the episode, but it gets better about halfway through and the conversation is just too damn interesting. Music! Comedy! Relocating!

002 - I Ain't Gonna Blow No Gay Dog (with David Rosenberg)

Feb 27th, 2017 1h 18m

Today we are joined in the studio by comedian David Rosenberg, who routinely travels all over the country doing shows, including passing through our neck of the woods. Do woods have a neck? I never understood that. Guinea pigs! References! Why

001 - Eat A Chicken, You Turkey

Feb 27th, 2017 26m 32s

Welcome to a brand new comedy podcast brought to you by Rick Storer and Michael Zalusky, two comedians from California who believe you want to hear us talk. This episode serves as a sort of jumping off point to get you familiar with us and what

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