Swish Edition

Dolly Parton postpones her upcoming Las Vegas residency, citing health concerns; latin superstar Bad Bunny is named as 2026’s Super Bowl halftime performer; tennis legend Serena Williams has a beef with a 5-star hotel’s use as a cotton plant as decoration; a new Gallup poll reveals some interesting alcohol consumption figures; Scott is frustrated with the Las Vegas Raiders’ kicker; Brian May of Queen wants to perform at the Las Vegas Sphere; and a review of the aforementioned Sphere’s new “The Wizard of Oz” movie experience. Watch the video version on Swish Edition’s YouTube page or download or stream the audio version on most popular podcast apps and sites, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio.

Scott and Kristin are a little silly today—maybe a lot so—as they discuss AppleTV pulling the premiere of “The Savant” today for political reasons, we predict; Dolly Parton announces a $50 million new first-of-its-kind indoor roller coaster/water ride at Dollywood; Michelob Ultra has passed Modelo and is now the number one beer in America; seasoned flight attendants tell us what not to eat and drink at 34,000 feet; Hamburger Helper is flying off grocery store shelves because it’s a cheap dinner option; and, Scott tells you why he now has, for the first time, an ‘old’ car and a ‘big’ butt. It’s Friday, y’all! Come hang with us.

We’ve got the phenomenon that is “KPOP Demon Hunters,” which is Netflix’s most-watched movie EVER; “The Brady Bunch” house is raising much-needed funds for animal rescue; California thinks television commercial are too loud (it’s right!); and, douche Sean “Diddy” Combs thinks he’s served enough time in jail. Watch the video version on Swish Edition’s YouTube page or download or stream the audio version on most popular podcast apps and sites, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio.

Kristin and Scott are discussing the unbelievable life actor Charlie Sheen has lived as told in his new Netflix documentary (you’ll be asking: how is that man still alive?!); Taylor Swift brings her new album release party to theaters nationwide (she’s a marketing genius, y’all); Priscilla Presley gets seriously racked over the coals by the National Enquirer (and she should absolutely sue); “Star Wars” is the rumored next big event movie for the Las Vegas Sphere after “The Wizard of Oz” leaves next March (but we like the idea of “back to the Future” too); and overly sensitive Karens of our world are STILL upset about Southwest Airlines’ comedic safety announcements (because they have nothing better to do). If it’s Wednesday, then it’s the ‘Swish Edition’ pop culture podcast! We have new episodes every weekday now, dontcha know.  Watch the video version on Swish Edition’s YouTube page AND/OR download or stream the audio version on most popular podcast apps and sites, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music,

A Las Vegas-bound airplane passenger gets zip-tied and duct taped for arrival…after she loses her mind; the FAA is (potentially) cracking down on passengers taking their luggage with them when they evacuate because of an emergency; “The Morning Show” on AppleTV+ gets an early 5th season renewal; could they really be considering Adele as the next Super Bowl halftime entertainer?; Reece Witherspoon worries that Hollywood will have to adapt because of modern day attention spans; a Siegfried & Roy television series is in the works with Justin Theroux, Jude Law, and Andrew Garfield; the former Mirage’s mermaid statues will be preserved at the new Hard Rock hotel in Las Vegas after all; and. Madonna announces her first new album in seven year, focusing on dance music. If it’s Tuesday, it’s the Swish Edition pop culture podcast. Not just Tuesday, but every weekday, every week, until the cows come home. Watch the video version on Swish Edition’s YouTube page or download or stream the audio version on most popular

For Monday, Kristin and Scott are talking about today’s arrival of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere—including the debut of Apple Pie Ala Mode Oreos—Eminem’s music publishing arm is suing Meta for $109MM because of the unauthorized use of his music in amature videos on their platforms; the U.S. FTC is suing Ticketmaster/Live Nation for illegal ticket resale tactics; the UFC’s Dana White reveals concept art for what it’ll look like when he brings his fights to the White House next summer; why September 21st made it into Earth, Wind and Fire’s classic song, ‘September;’ and, Las Vegas is negotiating with the NFL to bring the Super Bowl back to Sin City for 2029. We now have new episodes every Monday through Friday! Watch the video version on Swish Edition’s YouTube page or download or stream the audio version on most popular podcast apps and sites, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio.

For Friday’s episode, Scott and Kristin talk about former Vice President Kamala Harris revealing that she learned in a classified meeting that Apple AirPods aren’t super secure; a TikTok influencer was hit with a $10,000 fee for taking a selfie at a famed Joshua Tree, California rental; a bride and groom sent invoices to their no-show guests; the 60 year old Publishers Clearing House organization files for bankruptcy and leaves thousands of ‘lifetime’ winners high and dry; and, 93% of teens 13-17 are on social media and not everyone is happy about it. New episodes drop every Monday through Friday at about 10am in Seattle, 11am in Salt Lake City, 12pm in St. Louis, and 1pm in Secaucus. Watch the video version on Swish Edition’s YouTube page or download or stream the audio version on most popular podcast apps and sites, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. 

For Thursday, your happy hosts are talking about the new book, “You Are The Detective – The Creeping Hand Murder – A Solve-It-Yourself Mystery” by Maureen Johnson and Scott’s brother-in-law Jay Cooper; PETA has called out the viral “Hot Ones” YouTube show for not making the vegan option to default on the celebrity hot wings talk show; “Ozark” and “Weapons” actress Julia Garner announces that she will play Madonna in the Material Girl’s own biopic; and, M&Ms announces a new permanent flavor combination. Fresh new, easily digestible episodes drop every Monday through Friday at about 7am in Lahaina, Hawaii, 10am in Long Beach, California, 11am in Lake City, Colorado, 12pm in Lubbock, Texas, and 1pm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Watch the video version on Swish Edition’s YouTube page or download or stream the audio version on most popular podcast apps and sites, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. 

If it’s Wednesday, it’s a potpourri kind of a day. Your hosts Kristin and Scott are all over the map today, talking about British Airways’ ban on their crews drinking coffee in public; the new (and quite nonsensical, we think) Installed Physical Secondary Barrier law on commercial aircraft; the airport named after Snoopy’s creator (and, thankfully, he wasn’t a politician); a nifty ‘old is new again’ invention to keep kids off line; and, the countdown to Christmas is officially on…whether you like it or not. Fresh new, easily digestible episodes drop every Monday through Friday at about 9am in Anchorage, 10am in Anaheim, 11am in Aspen, 12pm in Austin, and 1pm in Atlanta. Watch the video version on Swish Edition’s YouTube page or download or stream the audio version on most popular podcast apps and sites, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. 

This is part 2 of our streaming and broadcast Fall TV episode, including the sensational television shows Kristin and Scott have been bingeing*, along with a look at what y’all should be excited about later this month. From “Yellowjackets” to “The Morning Show,” “Platonic” to “Acapulco,” “Black Rabbit” to “With Love, Megan,” and “Invasion” to “Chief of War,” we’re breaking down all the hot streamers. Plus, we haven’t forgotten broadcast and cable. We’re discussing the recent interview with Emma Willis, Bruce’s wife; the Billy Joel documentary; the Emmy Awards; Food Network’s “Halloween Wars;” CBS’s upcoming Earth, Wind & Fire special (airing on September 21, naturally); the return of ABC’s “High Potential;” and even, this Sunday’s Raiders vs. Commanders football game that will be ‘one to watch’ at both Kristin and Scott’s houses. So, are you ready for some TV?! * PS – We looked it up: it’s perfectly acceptable to spell the act of excessively watching a television series as ‘bingeing’ or “binging.” You do

Part 1 of our streaming and broadcast Fall TV episode kicks off, including the sensational television shows Kristin and Scott have been bingeing*, along with a look at what y’all should be excited about later this month. From “Yellowjackets” to “The Morning Show,” “Platonic” to “Acapulco,” “Black Rabbit” to “With Love, Megan,” and “Invasion” to “Chief of War,” we’re breaking down all the hot streamers. Plus, we haven’t forgotten broadcast and cable. We’re discussing the recent interview with Emma Willis, Bruce’s wife; the Billy Joel documentary; the Emmy Awards; Food Network’s “Halloween Wars;” CBS’s upcoming Earth, Wind & Fire special (airing on September 21, naturally); the return of ABC’s “High Potential;” and even, this Sunday’s Raiders vs. Commanders football game that will be ‘one to watch’ at both Kristin and Scott’s houses. So, are you ready for some TV?! * PS – We looked it up: it’s perfectly acceptable to spell the act of excessively watching a television series as ‘bingeing’ or “binging.” You d

Kristin and Scott are telling you all their summer adventures while they were off in July and August including their California trips, seeing the Backstreet Boys at the Las Vegas Sphere, Lady Gaga’s Mayhem tour, going on a Mexican cruise, and even painting a bedroom! Sounds super exciting, huh? But trust us…we have some fun stories to tell. The Swish Edition is available as an audio podcast on popular podcast apps and sites like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more. You can also watch the video version on Swish’s YouTube page! New episodes drop Monday - Friday at about 10:00am Pacific / 1:00pm Eastern.

The internet is chock full of inane articles about mundane topics that are designed to get people up in arms—like what’s the best sandwich at Jersey Mike’s?—Dolly Parton has revealed her favorite order from Taco Bell; Cracker Barrel makes a HUGE marketing mistake and then immediately cancels their dumb $700 million rebrand; who knew hamburgers were so damned expensive?; and, KFC is at it again, announcing fried chicken flavored jellybeans!  The Swish Edition is available as an audio podcast on popular podcast apps and sites like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more. You can also watch the video version on Swish’s YouTube page! New episodes drop Monday - Friday at about 10:00am Pacific / 1:00pm Eastern.

The "Swish Edition" is the long-running comedy and pop culture podcast, launched in 2010 by Dale Blades & Scott Wallis. Dale recently retired, but Scott is still behind the mic in Las Vegas, joined by his lifelong best friend Kristin, who took over co-hosting duties from her home base just outside of Washington, DC. The show is now a daily* audio podcast, as well as a YouTube video show. It regularly features news and sometimes-snarky commentary on the entertainment industry, travel (with an emphasis on Sin City and our nation's capital, of course), silly marketing trends, crazy celebrities, crazier criminals, and so much more.  The podcast has reached 144 countries around the globe, featured hundreds of guests from all walks of life, and, once upon a time, reached the top 2% on Apple Podcasts' comedy list. Y'all can WATCH Kristin & Scott create the podcast in HD video on YouTube! If you don't want to watch, you can stream, download, and/or subscribe to the audio version of the show on most popular po

Kristin and Scott are back for Season 16 with a BIG announcement: the Swish Edition pop culture podcast is now a daily show! Well, every weekday. We’ll be releasing a brand new 15-minute episode every Monday through Friday starting on September 10. Easily digestible on the go every day…or binge all of that week’s episodes on Friday. For the first episode of Season 16, we’re talking about Howard Stern’s epic gag; podcasters, influencers, and content creators might be able to get in on the Big Beautiful Bill’s no tax on tips game; marine animals are freed by law in Mexico; and, it’s that time of year, Pumpkin Spiced Everything is EVERYWHERE. The Swish Edition is available as an audio podcast on popular podcast apps and sites like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more. You can also watch the video version on Swish’s YouTube page! New episodes drop Monday - Friday at about 10:00am Pacific / 1:00pm Eastern.

It’s the Season 15 season finale episode, y’all! Before we start our two month summer hiatus, Kristin and Scott are talking about all the silly pop culture topics of the week from Kristin’s basement in Northern Virginia. YES! They are in the same room on the same coat for this episode. This week’s topics include: A man kills his nudist camp neighbors over a gifted hot dog; Cher’s thoughts on plastic surgery; actor Kelsey Grammer is expecting his 8th child at 70 years old; the “Friends Experience” and a “Netflix House” are coming to Las Vegas, as well as country icon Dolly Parton; an alligator escapes from a UHaul at an Alexandria, Virginia motel; people are up in arms about Chik-fil-A’s paper vs. styrofoam cups in 12 U.S. states; KFC’s chicken and biscuit scented candles are back in stock; and, tons of other crazy news and views of the week that was, live on tape from Herndon, Virginia. NOTE: This is the last episode of Season 15. Kristin and Scott will return with new episode on September 10, 2025.

The penultimate episode has landed! As we wrap up Season 15, we’re talking about the backlash over Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s Venice, Italy wedding; “Sharknado” comes to life in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Universal’s ‘Horror Unleashed’ attraction gets an opening date in Las Vegas; AppleTV’s “The Fountain of Youth” movie ain’t all that; a man (behaving badly) breaks a priceless piece of art in an Italian museum; the “Smartless” podcast guys and the Trump Organization announce cell phone companies; Pixar announces their new “Gatto” movie, about a cat, duh; the “And Just Like That…” series goes to Williamsburg, Virginia (kind of); Liam Neeson’s “The Naked Gun” movie reboot releases a trailer; Paris’ Louvre museum has reached its breaking point; and, much more pop culture news and views for the week that was. Listen with your ears in all the usual ways…or even better…watch the video podcast on the “Swish Edition” YouTube page. After this, we’ll have the Season Finale episode out on June 25, then Kristin a

For our June 11 episode, we’re talking about the rumored Universal Pictures cruise line; the advent of Adulting 101 classes for kids who don’t know the everyday basics of living; the McDonald’s Snack Wrap return date has been announced; a dude calls in a bomb threat after missing his Spirit flight; Scott recounts the outrageous adventures he had grocery shopping; the TSA warns the public that Costco membership cards won’t get you into the airport (seriously?!); two YouTubers shoot it out on the Las Vegas Strip; Mr. Beast rents out all of Disneyland for a super-pricey date night; Kristin had a bear loose in her neighborhood; a man sues Southwest Airlines over a stray ice cube; and, tons of other pop culture silliness from the week that was. (Oh, and Scott shamelessly promotes his novels…available on Amazon!) Y’all listen with your ears—available everywhere cool audio podcasts are downloaded—or watch Kristin and Scott with your eyes on the ‘Swish Edition’ YouTube page! Every Wednesday (‘cept in July and August,

This fun new episode drops a day early! Hosts Scott and Kristin dive into an ultra-runner breastfeeding mid-race, a lawsuit over Oreo lookalikes, the peculiar phenomena of an 'exploding' desert tree, a drugged-up flight attendant who danced naked at 36,000 feet, the controversial pardon of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, plans to visit The Brady Bunch house, and upcoming pop culture events like the newest Downton Abbey film and a Leanne Morgan sitcom. Wrapping up with some lighter fare, they discuss international foodie trends and air travel nightmares. This episode is packed with pop culture goodness, bizarre news stories, and Scott's exclusive ticket negotiations for top concerts. Listen a day early on all the leading podcast apps OR watch the show on YouTube. 00:00 Introduction and Setup 00:49 Pop Culture Headlines 01:38 Welcome to the Swish Edition 02:11 Summer Weather and Pool Talk 03:25 The Exploding Tree Story 06:15 The Brady Experience 10:25 The Chrisley Pardon Controversy 18:14 Oreo vs. Ald

In this lively episode, Scott and Kristin dive into a variety of intriguing topics, including J-Lo's new Vegas residency, Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg winning an Emmy, and an airline passenger claiming an allergy to the smell of coffee. They discuss more bizarre incidents like a fast food shooting over mayonnaise and a student wanting a tuition refund after a professor allegedly used AI for grading. The episode also touches on the end of the penny in the U.S., the failure of McDonald's CosMc’s, smoking with Britney Spears, and a humorous look at bodyguard services for the 'just-about-famous.' They cap it all off with light-hearted banter about toilet tank flower arrangements and the results of the Weenie 500 race. 00:00 Introduction and Today's Topics 00:55 Technical Difficulties and Banter 02:52 Award Show Adventures 06:56 Airline Allergies and Outrage 12:37 Fast Food Fiascos 15:04 Britney Spears' Smoking Incident 19:22 JLo's Copyright Controversy 24:26 Selena Gomez's Oreo Collaboration 28:36 AI Grading Sca