Anything Goes With Greg & Alex
243 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -We are a NY/NJ based podcast. Talking about all things from Amusement Parks, Haunted Houses, Sports, WWE, Concerts, TV Shows (MTV’s The Challenge) & much more!
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The Most Random Episode We’ve Done
August 19, 2022 19:18 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode we break down what the rest of 2022 will look like for the podcast. From next weeks Lancaster episode (which Alex couldn’t stop talking about) to our Halloween season. We plan out some questions to ask each other and give you all a first look on future interviews. Give this one a listen so you know all the fun plans we have coming up!
Woodstock 99’
August 12, 2022 14:27 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIt’s just one of those days… everybody sucks and everything is… about Woodstock 99’. On today’s episode we jump on the bandwagon of revisiting Woodstock 99’. From the amazing build up of it all to the ridiculous claim that Fred Durst and Limp Bizkit caused it to all go down in flames (literally!). Back before social media was a thing, the crumbling and horror of this festival was easily hidden from the public… until it wasn’t. Give this one a listen and hear why we think this great idea when ...
Summerslam 2022
August 05, 2022 20:11 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this weeks episode we break down WWE Summerslam in it’s entirety. From the opening match down to the bulldozer ride Brock Lesnar decided to take. Alex breaks her 3 rant limit and We both give you our top 5 favorite wrestlers now (not realizing how little there is to pick from these days!). Give this one a listen and see if you rate these Summerslam matches the same as we do!
Chris Rock & Kevin Hart Show
July 29, 2022 13:19 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this weeks episode we talk about what is was like to see Chris Rock and Kevin Hart Live at PNC Bank Arts Center. From buying tickets so late that the show had already started, outrageous soda prices and Alex laughing so hard she cried (half out of exhaustion). We also talk about this being a phone free event which meant our phones had to be locked up! There are no real spoilers during this episode so if you’re looking to see them live or wait to watch it all on Netflix, don’t worry! One sp...
The Progression of Social Media
July 22, 2022 16:09 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBDepending on your age you can vividly remember sitting down and logging into your MySpace account, changing your top 8, recoding your entire page and changing your song. From MySpace all the way to todays TikTok trends, we are breaking down the progression of social media. We also talk about the positive and negative effects of social media and where we think things will be in another 20 years. Alex also explain her hatred for the Floss (and most of TikTok) and how she yells at children who d...
Six Flags Part 4 - Hurricane Harbor
July 15, 2022 18:03 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBWe are adding another flag to our 6 part, 6 Flags episodes! We took a trip over to Hurricane Harbor and enjoyed everything they had to offer (and in record time also!!). From funneling down a tornado to racing on mats down a speed slide as fast as humanly possible. We break down our day at Hurricane Harbor and give some tips on how to make the most out of a few hours there!
The Challenge All Stars Season 3 Finale
July 08, 2022 20:23 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode we break down the finale of The Challenge All Stars Season 3. We find out if our predictions were correct as well as break down the final from start to finish. Including the ridiculous overnight portion of it! Alex thinks Wes listens to this podcast and Greg is somehow becoming the next TJ. We love ourselves a Challenge final but hate when a season is over! Give this one a listen if you need an extra dose of The Challenge All Stars Season 3.
The Roast of Deejay Khalil
July 01, 2022 17:02 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week we wish a very unhappy 40th birthday to Deejay Khalil! We decided the best way to celebrate his 40 years on earth is to have a Roast at our house and let him know how we all really feel!! Although we do secretly kinda like him (kinda), we had to make sure his midlife crisis was celebrated the right way. We recorded the roast live as well as added a couple extra special surprise guests talking about how they truly feel about Deejay Khalil. Happy 40th you freakin weirdo!!! We love ya!
3 Minute Cutoff Call - Birthday Edition!
June 24, 2022 14:17 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBOn this special edition of the 3 Minute Cutoff Call we surprise call everyone with a birthday this week! Unfortunately Mike Tyson didn’t answer our call but we got some good ones! Happy Birthday to everyone who is celebrating this week (or even month!), this one is for you!
The Challenge - All Stars 3 Ep 4-7
June 17, 2022 12:36 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBOn this episode we bring it back old school to The Challenge All Stars. We continue to give our thoughts on the season so far. From Alex’s overall pick Darrell to Beth’s return and quick departure. Greg thinks he’s TJ throwing out trivia questions and Alex (as usual) questions how she deals with his nonsense. Give this one a listen and see if you agree with our overall picks to win it all!
Six Flags Great Adventure - Safari
June 10, 2022 14:46 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBCome take a wild safari ride in this weeks episode as we talk all about the Six Flags Great Adventure Safari. What used to be of it and what it is now. From the days of sitting back and enjoying the ride on the parks own truck to being in the comfort of your own car while giraffes lick your windows. We decide which way is better and if they should release the baboons again!
Six Flags Great Adventure - 2009-Now
June 03, 2022 13:33 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBIn this episode we spring forward from 2009 until the present at Six Flags Great Adventure. From the rides they have added, to Alex’s first trip, to finding out Six Flags has named lands with a huge rip on another certain popular park. Our favorite rides and the rides we do because, well, we just HAVE to (even though they aren’t really enjoyable). Come along for this ride as we break down the last 13 years of Six Flags Great Adventure and the unsolved mystery of the Random Drunk Guy on Skull ...
Six Flags Great Adventure - Back in the Day
May 27, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIn this first of 3 (maybe 4) episodes, we go back before the times of Alex going to Six Flags. Back when the rides were taken away for hurting people. Back when you would get upset if you didn’t get to experience that ride and live forever with a battle scar to talk about. When times were simpler but probably more reckless. When monkeys were able to climb on your car and do whatever they wanted to it. Come along with us as we reminisce (well, Greg does) all about Six Flags Great Adventure bac...
The Challenge: All Stars Season 3 Ep 1-3
May 20, 2022 13:58 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBOn this weeks episode we break down the first 3 episodes of The Challenge: All Stars Season 3. From the daily challenges and eliminations to injuries and drama. This episode is filled with spoilers so if you did not watch episodes 1-3… what are you waiting for?! Go watch and give this one a listen and see if you would be in our alliance or on the losing side. We also quickly talk about an awesome meet and greet Alex got to do this week. Let’s just say they were number 1 on her list!
The Challenge All Stars - Season 3
May 13, 2022 14:53 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Challenge is finally back! To us, this is the real Challenge that we grew up with and now know and love. We love our OGs and live for these seasons!! On this episode we give our thoughts and opinions on how we think this season will play out. Also… we forgot to give our prediction on who we predict as the winner of this season due to Alex’s rant about her hatred of Drew McIntyre. Which means we will be back next week to recap episodes 1&2 and give our predictions. (Disclaimer: this episod...
3 Minute Cutoff Call - Part 2!
May 06, 2022 20:14 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWe are at it again. No one is safe. If your phone randomly rings (because let’s be honest, who calls anymore) and you see our names it means you’re about to be on the podcast and you have 3 minutes to speak your mind before you’re hung up on! Since last time we worked out some of the kinks and Greg is having even more fun tricking people during the last 3 seconds.
Toy Story Midway Mania
April 29, 2022 14:37 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this episode we wake up the hungry monster, break some plates and go rootin tootin shootin. We break down one of our favorite rides in Disney World, Toy Story Midway Mania. Becoming obsessed with getting the high score on this ride since day one, we have come to know all of the tricks. Listen along if you want to know all the Easter eggs or if you just need a nice Disney fix!
NY Mets Opening Day
April 22, 2022 14:09 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this weeks episode we talk all about our experience going to New York Mets Opening Day at Citi Field. This is the first time we have been to Citi Field in over 2 years and the first time we went to Opening Day in about 8 years. Some things changed, some things stayed the same but baseball is officially BACK! The weather was beautiful but for Greg opening day was ruined because he didn’t get his ice cream helmet WITH sprinkles… don’t worry, you’ll hear all about it. At the time of this reco...
Baked With Love by Nicole
April 15, 2022 13:53 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MBIn this weeks episode we satisfy our sweet tooth and talk to Home Baker from Baked With Love by Nicole. Nicole is a super talented baker and decorator who has such a passion for what she does. We tried her brownies a couple months ago and could not stop thinking of them! This episode is right up Alex’s alley as she’s obsessed with all things baking and also why Greg never makes Diet New Years Resolutions! Check this one out but be prepared… you’re going to want some cookies afterwards. http...
Wrestlemania 38
April 08, 2022 13:17 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBWelcome to Wrestlemania… well.. the Wrestlemania episode of our podcast at least. We are breaking down both Stupendous nights of Wrestlemania 38 as well as Friday night Smackdown. There were some awesome moments with great returns and there were some moments when we wanted to (or did) fall asleep. But either way we love ourselves a Wrestlemania weekend! Give this one a listen or we’ll give you some Sweet Chin Music!
Halfway to Halloween - 2nd Edition
April 01, 2022 15:26 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBHappy April-Halfway-to-Halloween-Fools Day! On this episode we talk about some haunts we have done in the past. Including everything from our Staten Island haunt to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights to where we think haunts can go from here. Can you guess who always ends up walking in front during haunts? (It’s Alex). We also give a couple of our Wrestlemania predictions on who will win their Stupid, I mean Stupendous, match! We couldn’t let this episode go by without paying homage ...
The Video Games That Made Us
March 25, 2022 16:36 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBGame on!! On today’s episode we talk about all of the video games we played growing up. From arcade games to Xbox and PlayStation. Starting at pong and working our way up to yelling at children while playing Gears of War. These games are classic to us and we loved reminiscing all about them. We may or may not have spent our entire night busting them out and giving them another run!
What A Week In Sports!
March 18, 2022 12:57 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBIt’s safe to say this was a crazy week in sports! In this episode we talk all about all the big moments that happened this week in the sports world. From the unfortunate passing of Razor Ramon to the UNretirement of the GOAT, Tom Brady. With baseball finally coming back its easy to say we are excited and ready for MLB to kick off it’s 2022 season. Give this one a listen if you are a huge sports fan like we are!
5, 4, 3 Minute Cutoff Call
March 11, 2022 18:47 - 46 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this weeks episode we bring in a new segment called the 3 Minute Cutoff Call. Well, it started as 5 minutes but no one wants to talk to Greg for THAT long so… 3 minutes it is!! We randomly call people in our phone and give them 3 minutes to say whatever they want and then we hang up. How many people answered Greg’s call? How many just ignored him? (We don’t blame you) Listen and find out as Greg has way too much fun hanging up on his friends and family.
What’s It Really Like Having Twins?
March 04, 2022 18:09 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBEver wonder what life is like as a parent of twins? Well this episode is the one for you. Greg and Alex break down a day in the life of parenting their 9 month old identical twin girls. From shopping for twin items to sleep (or lack of!). We found out real quick what witching hours are and how simple things make the biggest difference! We have learned how to chase two kids going in different directions and although it’s a work out, we always have fun doing it. This one was a special request ...
Would You Rather? Part 2
February 25, 2022 16:03 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBOn the second edition of Would You Rather, we debate and talk about a variety of topics ranging from deciding between a starring movie role or multiple background roles, either sleeping in a forest or an actual haunted house for a night and choosing on reliving a wedding or a proposal. We also discuss Alex’s love for the Spice Girls (and Jessica Biel). Give this one a listen and weigh in with what you think!
Our Favorite TV Shows
February 18, 2022 13:08 - 48 minutes - 45 MBIn this weeks episode, we talk about our top 5 favorite TV series. If you are stuck in quarantine (or just feel like being lazy for a day) and need a good series to binge… maybe one of these are for you! Although Greg isn’t a big TV watcher, he definitely has some strong feelings about his choices and Alex pretty much can’t stop talking about her number 1. Give this one a listen and maybe you’ll discover your next favorite TV show!
Valentine’s Day Thoughts
February 11, 2022 13:50 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBHappy Valentine’s Day! Or Superbowl. Or whatever it is you’ll do this weekend. In this episode we question each other on behalf of all of the men and women out there. What do women really want on Valentine’s Day? Is it super stressful for men? Is Groundhogs day the best Rom/Com ever? Give it a listen and find out our opinions on it all. We hope you Choo Choo Choose us to share your Valentine’s Day weekend with by checking this one out!
Skydiving Experience
February 04, 2022 12:55 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this weeks episode we fly up 13,500 feet and jump as we talk all about our skydiving experience at Skydive Long Island. What better way to celebrate Greg’s birthday then to push him out of a plane? It was a dream come true (for Alex!). Being something we always wanted to do, we were so excited to take the jump. With some nerves mixed with adrenaline we checked this one off our bucket list. Who was the most calm? Who freaked out? Who had a rocky landing? Listen and find out!
Jeff Crespi - Music Photographer
January 28, 2022 17:04 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBIn this week’s episode, we are joined by @jeffcrespirocks. Jeff has made quite a name for himself as he has become a household name at venues like @starlandnj and @asburypark and @thestonepony. Jeff has shown his dedication and passion to the music scene through the countless shows and many photographs that he’s published. If you love music, photography, or just hearing from a genuinely all around great guy, then this is an episode for you! Jeff shares with us his journey with us on how he go...
Vanessa & Chula - The Good Dog Foundation
January 21, 2022 13:30 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBIn today’s episode we are joined by the duo of Vanessa and Chula. Vanessa and Chula volunteer their time through the Good Dog Foundation as they help heal and put smiles on people’s faces with their dog therapy sessions. Vanessa tells us the back story of how Chula came into her life (and it sure is some story which dates back to over 20 years ago when Vanessa lived in New York City and was a flight attendant during the attacks of 9/11). We also get to hear all about Chula’s path to becoming ...
NFL and TB12
January 14, 2022 20:36 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this weeks episode we talk all about touchdowns, ties, timeouts and TB12. After week 18 of the NFL season was such a crazy one, we felt the need to talk about it! We also discuss our love for Tom Brady and our 3am trip to New England to see the Championship parade. If you’re a football fan (or just a Brady fan) come take a trip down the field with us as we discuss our thoughts on things.
Would You Rather?
January 07, 2022 14:17 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBIn our first episode of 2022, we kick off season 5 with a brand new topic episode called “Would You Rather?”. Greg and Alex debate the pros and cons of different scenarios and then pick a side of which one they would rather. Give it a listen and play along. Also, send in your different scenarios for them to decide on as the “Would You Rather” segment will be making it’s return in future episodes.
Peace Out 2021!
December 31, 2021 19:19 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBHappy New Year!!! In our final episode of 2021 we talk all about our episodes from this year. From Simpsons and Breaking Bad to our Hometown Heros. We walked through our days in Disney and Universal and kept walking right into the Halloween season. Come reminisce with us about our 2021 and ring in 2022!
Merry Christmas Eve!
December 24, 2021 19:41 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBMerry Christmas Eve! In this episode we speak all about the holiday festivities we experienced this month. From drive thru light displays to meeting the grinch. We made sure to enjoy the holiday season as best as we possibly could! We also speak about one of our favorite holiday traditions which is seeing The Startling Line play their annual Christmas show.
Our Different Holiday Traditions
December 17, 2021 13:06 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn this episode we talk all about our holiday traditions growing up. From Greg’s 8 crazy nights and what he did on Christmas Day to Alex’s Christmas Eve set up and what Christmas morning always looked like in her house. No matter what holiday you celebrate, this episode will definitely get you in the Holiday spirit!
Greg Training at Richmond County BJJ
December 10, 2021 13:22 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBEver wonder what it would be like if Greg got put into a headlock by a trained professional? Well for you, he did just that! This week Greg trained at Richmond County BJJ in Staten Island, NY. Greg breaks down his experience from arriving and learning jiu jitsu moves to who he believes he could now take in a fight. https://www.richmondcountybjj.com/
Winter Wonderlights
December 03, 2021 12:42 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBHappy Birthday Alex!! Not only are we kicking off Alex’s birthday but we are also kicking off our Holiday festivities! We started our holiday season at Winter Wonderlights. A drive through light display with over 1.5 Million lights to enjoy! This one is for the entire family. Even at 6 months, our twin girls didn’t know where to look first! Winter Wonderlights really set the bar high for the 2021 holiday season. Even Greg The Grinch’s heart grew two sizes that day! https://winterwonderlight...
Hallowgiving
November 25, 2021 18:53 - 35 minutes - 33 MBHappy Hallowgiving everyone!! In this episode we give our final Halloween recap of the 2021 season and talk about our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes! We debate on which meal is more satisfying… Thanksgiving dinner OR the leftovers the next day. Come and spend Thanksgiving with the Anything Goes family! So long Halloween/Thanksgiving season and helloooo Christmas/Hanukkah!
The Haunting at Berkeley Hotel
November 19, 2021 17:37 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBIn the final Haunted House review episode of the season we talk about The Haunting at Berkeley Hotel in Asbury Park, NJ. Was this our favorite? Did we keep it? Kill it? Does sledding somehow get mentioned in this episode? Guess you’ll have to listen to find out. Although we love all Haunts, we definitely had some interesting take aways from this one. Happy (still) Halloween here at the Anything Goes Podcast!
Nightmare on Beech Street
November 04, 2021 21:09 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBHalloween may be over but the new creepy experiences keep on coming! We took a drive over to Long Beach, NY and visited Nightmare on Beech Street. Brought to you by the creators of Blood Manor, This immersive dining experience is one like no other. Putting you right in the middle of a horror movie as you eat an amazing 3 course meal. This one is definitely worth checking out as it is totally different than anything we have experienced. It’s the newest thing to hit the haunt scene and we think...
Brighton Asylum
October 30, 2021 01:57 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MBKeeping Halloween season going strong, we visited Brighton Asylum. This haunt we visited 10 years ago (for its opening year) and it keeps getting bigger and better. From big budget walk throughs to awesome photo-ops and extra onsite experiences, this place knows how to give you a full night of entertainment. So if you’re a haunt goer like us, this is one you should definitely add to your list! https://brightonasylum.com/
Field of Horrors
October 22, 2021 12:57 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBFirst off…. Happy Birthday Greg! Even though he changes his age every episode, this podcast couldn’t run without him! Anyway… This week we take our longest haunt drive ever to visit Field of Horrors in Troy, NY. This one was definitely worth the drive as it is 5 haunts all wrapped up in one amazing price. We bring back Keep it or Kill it and mention an addition Field of Horrors has that we found so cool (and every haunt should have!). Give it a listen and possibly hear Alex go on ANOTHER ran...
Our 100th Episode!
October 14, 2021 21:21 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBWe made it! 100 thanks to all of you for getting us to episode 100! We have come a long way since we first started this and we have loved every second of it. Take a trip down memory lane with us as we reminisce about our past episodes. Even though we have already experienced so much, we are just getting started and are looking forward to what the future holds for The Anything Goes Podcast With Greg and Alex! So here’s to the next 100!
Rob O’Brien - Costume Designer
October 09, 2021 17:45 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBFor our 99th episode, we pick the brain of legendary costume designer, Rob O’Brien. Rob has been built himself an impressive resume by not only working at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios (Halloween Horror Nights) and Sea World, but also putting his creative mind to work in commercials and countless plays. Rob’s work can be seen all over the world and odds are that you love his work without even knowing it’s him! Rob has something we all strive to have, and that is having such a passion f...
Haunt Scare Actor - Mutha Stuffin Clown
October 01, 2021 21:27 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBHappy October 1st… which is the official kickoff to Haunt Season. We’ve been waiting to do this interview for an entire year as we wanted to start this 2021 Halloween season off right! We interview our first ever scare actor Mikeron who is also known as the Mutha Stuffin Clown! Greg appropriately gave him this name in the middle of jumping in the air and screaming. Mikeron has the same love and passion for Haunts that we share and that’s only part of what makes him such a great guest and ou...
PIW 20th Anniversary Show Review
September 24, 2021 23:29 - 38 minutes - 36 MBThe Champ is here…. The wiffle ball home run derby champ that is! In today’s episode we talk all about our time spent at Staten Island’s own PIW 20th Anniversary Show. From Greg and Alex teaming up to own the home run derby (but Alex stole the show) to Greg making his in ring wrestling debut for the PIW invitational Royal Rumble. Did Greg win it all or did he get eliminated in just 2.5 seconds? Find out in today’s episode and make sure you show love to Big Papas Fritas as he gave us all a da...
The Philosophy of Fighting Podcast
September 17, 2021 21:41 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBIn this week’s episode, we bring it to the octagon and go the distance with The Philosophy of Fighting Podcast. Arturo and Anup give us an in depth behind the scenes look at all things fighting as only they can do. We hear all about the mindset that it takes to step into the ring as well as what it was like to spar with Cyborg! If you’ve ever thought of going into any kind of combat training, these two will definitely give you the push to do it. Make sure you check out their podcast The Phi...
PIW 20th Anniversary
September 11, 2021 03:55 - 35 minutes - 33 MBIn this week’s episode, we are joined by the founder of PIW, Big Papas Fritas, as well as Uprise’s Hurricane Jay and Jimmy Cruz. We talk about PIW’s huge 20th Anniversary Show right in our hometown of Staten Island, New York! From a huge royal rumble main event, to a woman’s title match, to a homerun derby, you never know what to expect once PIW makes it’s much anticipated return to celebrate 20 years in the making! If you don’t believe us, then maybe you will take Hardcore Legend Mick Foley’...
The Summers That Made Us
September 03, 2021 15:26 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBWe are mourning the end of summer but celebrating the beginning of Halloween season! Greg and Alex reminisce about their summers growing up on Staten Island and how things are very different these days. From playing manhunt into the early morning hours to jamming out to 90s hits and making the most out of every minute of our summer. Although it wasn’t THAT long ago, times were so different. In this episode we give you all an insight into what it was like being a kid in the streets of Shaolin!