The Raven Effect
Join professional wrestling superstar & world class buffoon, Raven, along with a motley assortment of friends, enemies, know-it-alls, know nothings, professional level morons and highly functioning sociopaths, for a veritable cornucopia of stupidity covering current events, conspiracies, pop culture, politics, general muckety-muck, and any and all topics that can be properly bantered by professional idiots, such as us.Featuring two sidekicks of minimal intelligence, Joseph A. Feeney (and the A stands for Asshole,) and Rich B. Bocchini (and the B stands for Belligerent), collectively known as the Eenie Meenies... see, Feeney and Bocchini rhymes with Eenie Meenie... ah, you get it...
The Door is Ajar, but it's Really a Door
Feeney is indisposed for the second week in a row, hiding in the hospital, which is scary AF; His family has set up a GoFundMe that you can contribute to (link is below); Why do Luchadors work the left side and not the right side? Rich and Producer Rob talk about their pussies while we still try to answer the question swirling around Jessica Rabbit; This week's news items include Brad Pitt drinking again; Leo DiCaprio wasting money to save some frogs when he could be donating to Feeney's GoFundMe, a baseball story which makes us question what the hell...
What's the Difference between a Slovakian Traffic Cone and a Regular Traffic Cone?
This week Feeney is indisposed, but the show keeps the slapdash coming; What sort of codenames do you have in your phone book for suspicious people; Rich admits to not being a fan of the THC ban in Texas; The fetish culture of anime and Joshi wrestling fans; Summer survival is not possible without air conditioning, which apparently is optional in some countries; The hotel chain that nobody believed was an actual hotel chain; AI is awfully inaccurate and screws you around; Rich wants to turn the show into an educational podcast, and this week we strive to educate...
The British are C*mming, The British are C*mming
Before we get started this week, Rich is not here which may please you or disappoint you; This week's news items include a story of one lucky bastard's thrift store find; We take a look at the sad fate of Gilligan's Island and figure out where things started going wrong; Gen Z is smoking again; Raven has to teach Feeney something about computers, which totally illustrates how messed up and backwards things can get; With Rich gone, Raven and Feeney get to talk some UFC without having to hear the whining they'd normally be subjected to; We go to...
Bill Goldberg for President?
Right off the bat, we apologize for the anemic horn and whistle section, it appears the Raven Effect band leader did too much blowing during the week and didn't leave enough juice for the show; Feeney was today years old when he learned the cast of Cheers MIGHT have been alcoholics, allegedly; If you're a subscriber to Patreon, you would get to see the world's largest operating steam locomotive, the Union Pacific Big Boy, and if you don't have Patreon, you should since it's only $5; Who would be the better president: Disco or Goldberg? RIP Siva "Superfly" Afi; Conspiracy theo...
A Q-Tip in the dick hole is NOT enjoyable
This week Rich is either trying to be a 70s porn star or a cat, no one is sure why; We go through the Cunningham family tree looking for one we like, and give Sophie Cunningham love; You can find almost anything on Reddit, and Feeney gets an idea from one of the groups; We learn the origin of the word Piledriver; 2026 is a big year for movies, even Rich has one he wants to see; Feeney wants to podcast from Saudi Arabia next year, which could either be great, or a total disaster; Raven and Feeney try to p...
It's always sunny in Philly, unless it's shitty
This week we say RIP to Daveigh Chase from The Ring and Lilo & Stitch; Congrats to Konnan being named as an inductee to the TNA Hall of Fame, and Feeney gives everyone an update on his health; Why were they called floppy discs? We learn the lengths a concert goer will go to not miss a song; Jimmy Eat World finally apologizes to fans, but not for what you might think; Feeney admits to having never been to a Waffle House; We play a couple rounds of trivia, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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Is that your real name, or a porn name?
This week Raven breaks from the norm and talks some wrestling, where it's been a bad week for TNA, Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray; We get subjected to dad jokes, and everyone knows how quality those can be; The top music videos of all time and the best martial arts movies of ALL time, or so they say; RIP The Duke of Dorchester, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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The icky parts of a woman ARE the best parts afterall ...
This week we immediately go off the rails talking about the game of Life; WTF is a "fence builder"? We have a couple of lists this week, including the Top 10 board games, and the best-selling board games; Feeney confuses a spinner like Riley Reid for a spinster; Rich updates everyone as to where he was last week; Strange things that happen to people when sleepwalking; This week's news items you didn't know about; Things you DO NOT do with a penis, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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Professional gambling tips from total non professional gamblers
This week Rich is MIA, which Raven has a couple of theories as to why; Don Callis and Tommy Dreamer have a feud cooking online, who wins? Raven and Feeney make their UFC bets, and offer other gambling tips; The history of illegal gambling in Brazil gives Feeney an idea; This week's news items; We're taking a sex quiz, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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It's time for a Ridiculous Quiz!
This week we ponder what the point of having a private Instagram page while getting to experience the best of Donnie Iris; Rich reveals he's a train geek and gives us a lesson on Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014; WTF does "Slam pig" mean? We take one of those online quizzes, and find out which one of Batman's most ridiculous villains we are; Does anyone know or remember the 1995 TV show Nowhere Man? This week's news items include something quite shitty and much more; Feeney and Rich finally agree on something, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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Boy, that escalated quickly
This week we're talking about some bands whose music all sounds the same, and different at the same time; Rich explains "turtleing" is and rage quits in the middle of the show; Important health tip for everyone, avoid the foot juice; What would a Venn diagram show is the crossover between anime cosplay fans and wrestling fans? Feeney screws up the entire news segment with comments from 1957, which sound a lot like comments made today; Jeff Bezos makes a statement about taxes; The nine best animated series for adults get listed; America's most misspelled words, and of course, all...
Balloon fetishes are fun, until they pop
This week we immediately get some light racism from Rich, but not that kind of racism; How much money was lost on the Rousey/Carano fight? If Raven and the Eenie Meanies were to form a band, what would their name be? When Googling goes wrong; Would anyone date a chick that isn't into oral? The guys play a round of Fuck, Marry, Kill; Fanmail, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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This C.U.M. Train has left the Station
This week the new assistant Grok gives his take on the show, and it's proof that AI has a long way to go before replacing humans; Feeney shares an urban legend about the Dallas Sportatorium; What are Macklemore and Bush up to these days? Great music festivals you most likely never went to; This week's news you didn't know about, including a feel good story involving beagles; WTF is Enshittification? Some of the most unusual and funniest airport codes that proves the FAA has a sense of humor, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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Raven Goes to the Movies
This week Raven introduces the audience to a new Eenie-Meanie; Feeney is looking for friends on the Playstation Network so he can play the new WWE game, so go play with him; We react to the movie wonder that is The Thing With Two Heads and Tiptoes; Rich tries to tell an airport to STFU, and it fails miserably; Who still has an AOL email address, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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Women and bears do not mix
This week we're learning new words and their meaning; We teach Rich the difference between R. Kelly, Jay-Z and Diddy and talk about Diddy changed his name so many times; Why Ben Affleck looks miserable all the time; Who's hotter between JLo and Jennifer Garner? What could be a better acronym for Jimmy Eat World? Raven shares a jobber story and we investigate the origin of the Heart Punch and Ox Baker; The news of the week you never knew you needed to hear, including a pantsless mayor and more; Rich shares what he calls an "interesting story", but i...
Nothing goes together better than Hookers and Blow
This week we're talking unsuccessful spinoffs of Three's Company and Raven's television knowledge makes Feeney's head explode; Rich gives us a brief review of the Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary and Raven wonders what happened to Brooke Hogan? Feeney believes he's experiencing a Mandela Effect moment and little known bands most of us have never heard of; Seeing the ex-wife/husband - good idea or no? Rich's complicated dating/married past gets revealed; The complexities of government secret space programs and de-aging people; Things that sound so ridiculous and absurd that they're probably true, and of course, all the usual pe...
How weird it is getting old
This week Feeney's getting ribbed for trying to pass himself off as tall, using Instagram as his 'proof'; What it's like to get hit by a stripper clog and we have the great stripper shoe debate; RIP Sid Krofft, the co-creator of the show H.R. Pufnstuf; Shannon Elizabeth is starting an OnlyFans; Did older generations complain about getting old? Raven catches up on Fanmail from 2023; This week's news that you didn't know about, including who's going into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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Coked up Sharks and fighting Kangaroos
This week Raven shares what he's been watching on YouTube lately and we learn about a crazy ad campaign; What would it take to get Raven to write a book? Feeney tries to re-enact cutting a promo and fails epically for the most unexpected reason; Rich shares some airport horror stories; The most problematic neighborhood in America revealed; We also learn some previously unknown facts about Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist; How the Dexter TV franchise has changed over the years; When mean tweets go too far; This week's news items as presented to you by Raven and the Eenie Mea...
Low brow humor, punching down and nut shots ... all comedy gold?
Who remembers playing Slug Bug? Raven and the eenie meanies review that game and other variations of it, some even include a shot in the nuts; Billy Gunn prank calls fans, at least according to Rich; Vince McMahon and Krusty the Clown now sound alike? Geographically challenged hockey team moves to Canada for unknown reasons; Girl Scout cookies found to have heavy metals; Robots in the home, yay or nay? Fanmail, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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The lie that is the old-timey talk accent
This week we're talking about tentacles ... not tentacles exactly, but giant octopussies, or octopuses; Has Raven been keeping up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Scarlett Johansson is really hot and we ponder who's the best Spiderman; Rich shares his latest travel shitshow story; Feeney sneakily works in wrestling talk; The best in news headlines and stories, including Kathy Ireland being swindled by her business manager and losing millions of dollars; Will Ferrell as Harry Caray vs. the real Harry Caray, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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Why is every crazy conspiracy theory centered around child trafficking?
This week Raven allows Rich to put over the first hockey coach he ever worked for, Terry Ruskowski; Which sports cities suck; Raven shares stories from his recent travels; Which rideshare service is more rapey, Uber of Lyft? Rich has a food dilemma, and he's relying on Raven and Feeney to give him guidance; Feeney thinks he was part of a secret government program to recruit smart kids as a first grader; Flushable wipes cause massive shitty problems in Maryland; Gen Z guys are eating something called 'boy kibble' and they think they're being revolutionary; Tesla charging stations are beco...
Gambling for dummies ... and by dummies, we mean us
This week we start off on a sad note as Rich had to put his cat down; After that depressing news, we're off to the races, asking the questions everyone wants to know, like how does a dueling piano bar get the pianos to fight? How the various generations feel about marriage and relationships, and other news items; RIP Country Joe McDonald; Prediction market app Kalshi is screwing people; We predict Feeney will go bankrupt placing bets on prediction markets, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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We've got questions that need some answers
This week we mourn the closing of the Monster Factory, but with a twist; The secret of strong style gets revealed; Road Dogg leaves WWE and there's been changes in creative; Raven's WrestleMania plans revealed; Find Raven in New Orleans on March 14th; We learn what Paige VanZant is up to these days, and Feeney wants everyone to believe he hung out with her at a bar; Raven has to buy a new computer because his current one is melting down and blowing up; TV shows that piss Raven off, but aren't that memorable and you'll never see them aga...
We're Swingin' Dicks ... Mostly
This week we're wondering if guys like girls who like anal and other various butt-sex related things; This week is a tough week for little Feeney; Notorious joke thieves; The guys settle the great "Enter Sandman" controversy; How can you tell if someone is terrible at playing an instrument? Props to AJ Styles for his career; The dickish chronicles makes a comeback with the movie Saturday Night and musicians you think would be nice but aren't; The best TV shows canceled after one season; Jaren Leto is a box office franchise killer, and of course, all the usual perversions.
<...Keeping it in the family ... not the best idea in the world
This week we're discussing where the line is in terms of marrying your cousin; RIP Feeney's water heater; The latest Call of Duty game has a mission that has everyone asking questions; Who remembers Dick Tracy? RIP Eric Dane and Robert Duvall; Congrats to the US women's Hockey team on winning gold; Raven tells us about his computer issues, is it time to buy a new one? Latest five-star reviews, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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Herpes For All!
Things that are now problematic and you cannot say, according to a group called "they"; We investigate how Rich manages to keep his life off of the internet; Hank Azaria voices Trump quotes as Simpsons characters and it has Raven wondering if it is at all funny; We learn shit is just going sideways, as Millennials don't cheat on their romantic partners, STDs are on the rise and young female teachers are banging their teenage students; The best Howard Cosell impression ever; Why is there a male necrophiliac stereotype, and of course, all the usual perversions.
We're taking you to the movies and counting them down
This week we learn that the British don't know good time travel movies thanks to The Guardian; 10 Underrated or obscure time travel movies; Raven shares his hot take about Jeff Garlin; The superior feeling you get when you figure out the plot to Mulholland Drive the first time you see it; The career works of David Cronenberg; Feeney tries to tell a joke and fails epically; Raven disputes a theory about alternate dimensions and shares what caused the Mandela Effect; The comedy genius of Phil Hartman and others like Nina Conti, and of course, all the usual perversions.
You can trust us, we're professionals ... 'ya know
This week we learn where on a scale of 1 to 10 where swell comes into play; Feeney tells the 'greatest story of shoplifting' while Rich couldn't care less and contemplates what he'd be like as a loss prevention officer; The top ten sluttiest professions, and the order is unexpected; How long can Feeney go without vaping? It's kinda like the Tootsie Roll Pop question, the world may never know; What is the proper etiquette for a guy going into a swinger's club solo? Fanmail, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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You never go a$s to mouth ... or do you?
This week we learn how good of a friend Raven is, as he checks in to cheer up Konnan; How Dr. Ruth feels about butt sex; All the hilarious, yet disgusting names for various sex acts from both the men's and women's points of view; Rich shares a viewer's take on Raven's documentary; Most ridiculous surcharges at a strip club, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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Close Encounters of the Celebrity Kind
This week we're getting a geography lesson, learning about the Quad Cities and every city The Gathering has been held in; Feeney tells a story that immediately gets denounced as BS, will he be vindicated? Ric Flair's Cameo shoutouts are something else, but Raven's are better ( which if you haven't, you should get one); What is a crumbum and other slang terms Feeney tries to put over; Poindexter from Revenge of the Nerds gets arrested; A listener puts a Karen to shame; Fanmail, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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Why would anyone tie their d*ck in a knot?
It's another week and Raven and the eenie meanies are diving into the things people care most about, like crazy things Hulk Hogan has said that may or may not be true; The many different projects of Ryan Reynolds; The Dream Team vs. "The Dream Team"; The history of hooking and hookers; Rich gets tricked by the users of Reddit while looking at sex facts; Has anyone ever tied their penis in a knot? The story of Divine Brown in ECW; Fanmail, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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The real meaning of "my name is mud"
This week massive changes have been made to the show, but most of you won't notice it, unless you read things before hitting play; Feeney makes some outrageous claims trying to put himself over and is immediately called out for it; We take a look at Ashley Judd's movie career to see if she's done anything good; The awesomeness of the Ninja ice cream maker; Is a shit better taken using a bidet? Rich has his take on the fecal matter; RIP Tommy Lee Jones' daughter; Raven and the Eenie Meanies reveal their massive NYE plans; Fanmail, and of c...
It's Official, We're Printing the Legend
This week we're learning all sorts of new and interesting things, like Feeney's alleged mob family connections, Raven getting a gun pulled on him in a place you would not expect; Things you didn't know about Bruce Lee; Interesting facts about Reindeer you won't believe; A YouTuber reviews Raven's documentary; Raven pulls rank this week and explains to the Eenie Meanies what makes a good road song and gives some examples; The poetry of Joe Feeney as performed by Raven; The funniest Mike Myers jokes and bits; Rick Moranis is finally returning to acting, and of course, all the u...
To Be or Tubi? That is the question
This week we're getting treated to some of the most important questions and insights imaginable, nostalgic TV shows and is it Flinstones or Flintstones? The many hits of The Cranberries and contemplating if the band can continue without its lead singer; Commercials are annoying and Raven is convinced TV stations plan their commercial breaks to screw with him watching TV; We've got more examples of the Mandela Effect, and they make you wonder and question what is real anymore; Rich continues his deep dive into Britney Spears' Instagram dancing videos; Would-be presidential assassins and what John Hinckley is up to t...
1,057 dicks is a hell of a lot more than 37
This week is off to an auspicious start, as Rich is MIA and it has everyone wondering where he is; TNA gets a new TV deal, will Raven be making appearances? Phantom power vs. real power; Feeney refuses to get a Flu shot, which sounds like a cry for help, or attention; Raven provides an update on his documentary, be sure to watch it; What pet names women give to their vaginas and others that are totally made up; The story of Bonnie Blue's arrest in Bali has everyone wondering about the logistics of sleeping with 1,057 men in 12 hours; H...
Stepfather of the Year: Legit Award or Porn?
This week we're starting off in the most professional way possible, with Feeney having mic issues while complaining about Quentin Tarantino; WTF happened to Shannyn Sossamon? The previously unknown black helicopter connections between Rich and Donald Trump that nobody saw coming get revealed; Raven and the eenie meanies pick the best big match announcer and openly mock Rich for his announcing style; Simple and effective insults some people may not know and are perfect to use; Feeney sets up a Facebook AMA and Raven answers the questions; How the Sunny porno makes you feel and awesome Transformers toys, and of c...
A whole lotta dickin going on
This week we're learning the delicate balance between men and women and why guys are cooler; The origin of the word Geronimo in popular vernacular; Stupid tweets and emails people have sent that led to positive outcomes; Everyone is shocked to learn competitive steinholding is legit and competitors take it really seriously; Macaulay Culkin has decided to change his name to Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin, but passed up other great options; We get to learn all about the Aspire Zero brief and it leads to Feeney wanting to see some man ass for reasons we can't explain; Ever wondered w...
Not Gettin' Off 'Til Seattle
This week names are getting dropped from 30,000 feet and we're talking airplane etiquette; Who's the better Natalie, Portman or Porkman? Dark Hollywood conspiracy theories; The story of Ric Flair's adoption; Feeney takes an unexpected bump and busts his computer setup; The best hotels to take pillows and other items from; What won't be allowed at the Coliseum of Rome, and other news items; Ripley's Believe It or Not makes a wild purchase; Dinosaur sex, Annihilation, and of course, all the usual perversions.
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Zubaz pants ... yay or nay?
This week Raven is asking the questions everyone wants the answer to, while Feeney threatens to quit podcasting unless someone buys him a new computer; Rich is hiding something and won't talk about it; What kind of shit cats would talk if cats could speak English; What the Raven Effect Facebook group thinks about everyone; We learn about the history of Banned in the USA and we check in with Uncle Luke; The most popular and successful Canadian band is revealed, and it's not Nickelback; Rich shares a David Arquette story; Rich tricks Raven, and of course, all the...
Nicole Kidman and Raven don't see eye-to-nipple on boobs
What came first, the song or the dance? The origins of the Hokey-Pokey are NOT what you would expect and other musical lessons you never knew you needed; The Rich heel angle story gets approval from the Internet; There's some crazy things happening in the NFL, Antonio Brown gets arrested in Dubai and RIP Cowboys Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland; AI chatbots are learning to fight for their survival and ignoring commands from the humans; Older actresses we'd still have sex with; Rich reads off a Reddit thread filled with jokes about Kid Rock; Which band is the worst, Limp Bi...