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Forced Opinions! w/ Tom Brink

40 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -

An interview show where guests are forced to have strong opinions on dumb things they don’t care about. Hosted by Tom Brink.

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Lou Misiano Says Bees Are Emotional Support Animals | E33

March 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

I tried pretending that this was a different podcast for two seconds. Lou and I discuss how Joe Rogan is the tofu of interviewers. We break down Costco's (probably) deep-rooted (maybe) history with the mob. Lou states his case for how violent bees should be considered emotional support animals. Then, we top it off with some advice for everyone who receives too many plastic utensils with their take-out order. Lou does a bunch of puns and we say a lot of f-words in this one, sorry kiddos. 'Nigh...

Isaac Hirsch Wants To Kiss An Alien | E32

March 02, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Isaac Hirsch and I talk about his shitty home, crypto, Elon Musk, and how Isaac really deeply wants to kiss an alien - and be doing it for us. Then, he offers advice for our time-traveling listeners who just came back after only kinda fucking something up just a tiny little bit.Please rate, review, and subscribe!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Preston Thinks Money Should Grow On Trees | E31

February 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MB

Sean returns to the show, and we reminisce about Radio Shack, tape cassette to aux cable adapters, iPods, and how we were bad at school. Then, Sean breaks down how to make cash grow on trees. Eventually, he offers advice to a very special listener - the show’s big fan - Shaquille O'Neal.Sean's new podcast 'Night Moves' with Lou Misiano comes out this week!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nik Oldershaw Says Books Are Too Heavy | E30

February 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

Nik Oldershaw gets aggressive when talking about how he believes that books are too heavy and claims he's trying his best to be patient with the rest of us for not understanding. Then, he offers advice for children who test how high they can jump when trying on new shoes.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Turner Wants Two-Legged Giraffes | E29

February 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 74 MB

Nick Turner and I talk about how stand-up is dead, fun ways to make tucks of cash, and he opens up about wanting two-legged giraffes. Then, Nick offers advice to wedding photo booth operators and we come up with some brilliant ways to make cash off of weddings.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sara Schaefer Likes Soft Wood Floors | E28

January 26, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

Sara Schaefer comes on the show to talk about jury duty, soft wood flooring (plus how to harvest it), and gives advice to everyone who likes Tweety Bird too much.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peggy O'Leary Gets Tattoos On Her Bones | E27

January 19, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Peggy O'Leary and I catch up and talk about comedy during COVID-19, being a "squat-comic," how she bought a house (that strangers somehow know about), and being a trashy neighbor. Peggy tells us about how she has - and plans to get more - tattoos directly on her bones. Then, offers advice for someone who has 10 cats, but prefers dogs.Please rate and subscribe to Forced Opinions! w/ Tom Brink on Apple Podcasts--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See ...

Dave Ferguson Wants Us To Call Bobcats “Robertcats” | E26

January 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Dave Ferguson (The Birthday Boys, Comedy Bang! Bang!, & a ton more) comes on the show to discuss the importance of sharing light with the community and why he (and we) should call bobcats "robertcats." Then, he offers thoughtful and detailed advice for both the people who leave their turn signals on and everyone else who has to deal with them.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Patton Says Wheels Should Be Less Round | E25

January 05, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Sean Patton shares why $13 million is the right amount of money to have, comedy origins, and interviews Tom. Sean dives into his detailed ideas for why wheels should be less round and how to get this to happen. Then, offers advice to anyone out there who is breathing too hard on a first date.Welcome to 2021, my dudes.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bennett Counts Up For The New Year's Ball Drop | E24

December 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

“FREE PS5!!” is what Ryan Bennett said I should name the episode. I didn’t listen, but hopefully, including “FREE PS5!!” in the notes will up the SEO anyway. We went off the rails a bit. Ryan’s lawyer got involved, but we also discussed offering a free PS5, the meaning of “paisano,” what we’d do with a million bucks, "small bane," "petite scarecrow," and he gave advice to knife guys. This episode was magically timed to release on Ryan's ACTUAL BIRTHDAY! Go online and wish him a good one.--- ...

Dante Elephante Wants To Elect A Santa Government | E23

December 22, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Dante Elephante (Ruben Zarate) and I cover a wide range of topics including musicians vs comedians, canceled Classic-Rock stars, his pursuit to join city council, and make cities have more ramps like in video games. On top of all that Dante shares why he thinks there should be a Santa government and offers advice to people who put their entire mouth over the water fountain spout. Dante Elephante's NEW ALBUM 'Mid-Century Modern Romance' releases Jan. 8th, 2021 and you can PRE-ORDER IT NOW on T...

Keele Howard-Stone Wants Guns To Go “Blam-O!” | E22

December 15, 2020 08:21 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Keele Howard-Stone breaks down the ins and outs of his dream to make guns go "blam-o" instead of "bang" and gives some serious advice to white-gloved traffic cops.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Unkenholz Wants Garbage Man Cops | E21

December 08, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

We discuss our collaboration on a viral "Day Ghost" article on a clickbait website (link in episode notes), Tim's passion for giving the power of the police to garbage men, and gives advice to COVID Christmas carolers.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Schissler Is A Flat Mooner | E20

December 01, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Paul Schissler returns for the 20th (episode) anniversary to talk about his belief in flat-moon and offers advice to all those idiot flat-earthers. I cut the first 15 min so you didn't have to listen to even more people figure out Zoom.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gianmarco Soresi Eats Pizza Upside Down | E19

November 24, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Gianmarco breaks down the "right way" to eat pizza (hint: it's not how you do it). Then, he graciously offers advice for grocery shoppers using baskets because they are scared of getting the squeaky cart.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Bell Started Xmas Music Early | E18

November 17, 2020 20:44 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

Why does Christmas music play earlier and earlier every year? Well, it's Sarah Bell's fault! Sarah opens up about why and how (little tip: it has something to do with Josh Grobin). Then, offers advice to nerds who make up their own rules mid-game.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teddy Hanson Created A Veggie Turducken | E17

November 10, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MB

Teddy Hanson shares his recipe for the veggie-only version of a turducken and offers advice to dads who accidentally see their kid's first kiss.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Blyzniuk Only Travels By Pogo Stick | E16

November 03, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

On this Election Day Special episode (that was recorded two months ago), Tom and Charles discuss the current (at the time) news that Trump wanted to have a debate with Joe Biden moderated by Joe Rogan on his podcast. The conversation went down a windy path that eventually sparked Tom's obsession with buying website domain names and purchased "tiedyebiden.com." Check it out. Charles shares why he believes pogo sticks are the best form of transportation and adds that NASA should adopt the tech ...

Eli Yudin Started The Razor Blade In Apple Rumor | E15

October 27, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Eli Yudin opens up about how he started the famous Halloween trick-or-treat rumor that people put razor blades in apples and shares how he made it go pre-internet viral. Then, offers advice to anyone who chokes from drinking water on a first date.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Zeidman Wants To Bring Back Dial-Up | E14

October 20, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Alison Zeidman breaks down why we need to bring back dial-up internet and gives advice to someone at the front of the line, but can't decide what they want to order.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carolyn Busa Teaches The Art Of 'Phorking' | E13

October 13, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Carolyn Busa discusses her hatred of current dining etiquette, how it should change, and her belief that how you eat is how you are in bed. Then, She offers advice for anyone who just landed an awesome scooter trick, but no one saw.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Preston Wants To Silence Horses | E12

October 06, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Sean Preston opens up about how his hatred of loud horse hooves led to inventing 'shooves' (sneakers for horses) that never made it to market. Then, he offers advice to everyone who planned to wear their bitchin' vape costume at a Halloween party.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tyler Richardson Wants Santana & Rob Thomas To Reunite | E11

September 29, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Tyler Richardson talks about being a father, breaks down why he thinks supergroup Carlos Santana & Rob Thomas' 1999 smash hit 'Smooth' was the last good thing ever to happen. Then, He offers advice for anyone who accidentally ran the blender without the lid.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou Misiano Lives For Ketchup Pre-Cum | E10

September 22, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Lou Misiano, for the first time, shows his true self and true colors (red) while detailing his love for that watery stuff that comes out of ketchup bottles. Lou shares that only true patriots, like himself, eat cement. he offers a scumbag's advice for mothers trying to get their cool-as-hell teens to stop vaping.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate Marshall Says Dinosaurs Liked American Humor | E9

September 15, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Nate Marshall breaks down why he believes dinosaurs liked American humor - not British - and goes on to share how that led to issues with Mensa. Then, Nate offers support to those who get upset every year TV companies don't come out with Smell-O-Vision.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristin Manna Wants Scratch 'n Sniff Shirts | E8

September 08, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Kristin Manna opens up about her relationship with crystals and Christian radio. She discusses the universal need for scratch 'n sniff shirts and offers advice for someone who thinks kissing with tongue is gross, but will gladly eat food off the floor.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nik Oldershaw Wants To Rename Columbus' Ships | E7

September 01, 2020 07:05 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Nik shares his real belief that all mountains should be smooth, discusses his fight to rename Christopher Columbus' ships (the Niña, the Pinta, and Santa María), and offers an awful incentive for dads mounting their TVs to do it right.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan Krick Wants To Drink Gasoline | E6

September 01, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Brendan claims the only way to fight the growing power imbalance between Man and car is for people to consume car food (gas), and he highlights his sneaky efforts to spread this message. Then, he opens the door to his complex soul while offering advice to anyone who bought a new house and thinks it's cursed.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erica Spera Loves Alpha Male Mark Zuckerberg | Ep. 5

August 25, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Erica flip-flops on her views of the Ice Bucket Challenge, awards ultimate alpha male status to The Great Mark Zuckerberg, and gives advice to all you wannabe up-and-coming Eskimos. ---------- PLEASE RATE AND SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS ---------- LINKS YOU SHOULD CLICK! Erica Spera: ericaspera.com Twitter: twitter.com/spericaa Instagram: instagram.com/spericaa Erica's Podcast 'Shooters Gotta Shoot': Listen: inktr.ee/shootersgottashootpod Instagram: instagram.com/shootersgottashootpo...

Erica Spera Loves Alpha Male Mark Zuckerberg | E5

August 25, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Erica Spera flip-flops on her views of the Ice Bucket Challenge, awards ultimate alpha male status to The Great Mark Zuckerberg, and gives advice to all you wannabe up-and-coming Eskimos.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Fidler Says The Devil Invented Elevators | Ep. 4

August 18, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Ben Fidler talks about the ups and downs of the devil's invention: elevators. Then he offers a hero's advice for those of you who ate glue as a kid and still can't kick the habit. ---------- PLEASE RATE AND SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS ---------- LINKS YOU SHOULD CLICK! BEN FIDLER Instagram: instagram.com/toxicdrawsit TOM BRINK Website: radtom.com Twitter: twitter.com/radt0m Instagram: instagram.com/coolradguy FORCED OPINIONS! Website: forcedopinions.com Twitter: twitter.com/forcedopini...

Ben Fidler Says The Devil Invented Elevators | E4

August 18, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Ben Fidler talks about the ups and downs of the devil's invention: elevators. Then he offers a hero's advice for those of you who ate glue as a kid and still can't kick the habit.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Grubard Wants More Dakotas | E3

August 11, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Alex Grubard maps out a whole new map for America, including Five Dakotas and "Missabamaalapippi." Then, he offers advice for those who don't want to seem too excited when role-playing a one-night-stand.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Grubard Wants More Dakotas | Ep. 3

August 11, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Alex Grubard maps out a whole new map for America, including Five Dakotas and "Missabamaalapippi." Then, he offers advice for those who don't want to seem too excited when role-playing a one-night-stand. ---------- PLEASE RATE AND SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS ---------- LINKS YOU SHOULD CLICK! ALEX GRUBARD Twitter: twitter.com/alexgrubard TOM BRINK Website: radtom.com Twitter: twitter.com/radt0m Instagram: instagram.com/coolradguy FORCED OPINIONS! Website: forcedopinions.com Twitter: t...

Tyler Rothrock Fights For Plastic Roads | E2

August 04, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Tyler Rothrock talks about his fight to make all roads plastic as well as The Media and Hollywood's bias against day-time ghosts. He saves the day by offering advice to adults approached by teens in front of a 7/11.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tyler Rothrock Fights For Plastic Roads | Ep. 2

August 04, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Paul Schissler Hates Birds | Ep. 1

August 04, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Paul Schissler Hates Birds | E1

August 04, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Tom addresses Paul Schissler's controversial hatred of birds, they discuss the naming origins of ladles and spoons, and Paul saves the day by offering advice to all you listeners who are currently falling. What a great guy!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forced/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Show Will Be Good, I Promise: A Trailer

July 31, 2020 05:25 - 40 seconds - 628 KB

This is the trailer. It is what it is and the episodes are better. Music ran out before I could say the social accounts, and didn't feel like editing the song to be longer. Please rate and subscribe to Forced Opinions! w/ Tom Brink on Apple Podcasts and follow on social media: Instagram @ForcedOpinionsPodcast Twitter @ForcedOpinions Website forcedopinions.com Submit ideas to Forced Opinions! on Instagram! LINKS: TOM BRINK • Twitter @radt0m • Instagram @coolradguy • radtom.com ...

Welcome To Forced Opinions! w/ Tom Brink

July 28, 2020 07:05 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MB

Hi! Congrats on discovering 'Forced Opinions!', the interview show where funny people have to defend or give advice on made-up silly topics that really, truly don't matter. Check out all the episodes, I dare you.Please rate, review, and subscribe. It will make you instantly cool.Follow Forced Opinions! on Instagram for updates, clips, fun content based on the episodes, and to submit topics of your own.instagram.com/forcedopinionspodcastShare it with your friends if you want to be even cooler....

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