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The Mermen

by Dave Williamson and Forrest Shaw · English · Comedy

Comedians Dave Williamson and Forrest Shaw became pals when starting Stand Up in Miami, FL many years ago. Both are experienced Watermen and still aquatic enthusiasts, they both now live in the sea air of Los Angeles. Enjoy their stories of Comedy, growing up in Florida, and whatever else comes up.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 3 min
Latest: 4 Mar 2024
Language: English

Latest episode

4 Mar 2024 · 2 hr

See You Later, Merverts

For the last time ever (unless someone gives us a small loan of a million dollars), this week! Dave brings some homemade bbq for the guys in the studio to celebrate their journey with this podcast. After munching into the mic for a full 12 minutes, they call Nicole Mitchell, a pastor turned OnlyF*ns star to further explore the possibility of Forrest finding OnlyF*ns success. Dave also calls his personal pastor from his church to hopefully convert Forrest and save his soul. And then we clean out the voicemail box and say our final farewells. Thank you to all of our listeners, especially the…

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Earlier episodes 29 most recent

26 Feb 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
The End of The Mermen?!
This week, Dave humbly brags about booking an acting gig as "Out of Shape Dad #1", they give a call to a secret Only F**s creator to learn how to make money as a guy, and they give a very important, yet sad update on the future of the Mermen. ( The End of The Mermen?! | Ep 74 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!
19 Feb 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
Mermen on OnlyFans
This week, the guys talk about the NBA All-Star Game and Jimmy Butler's back story, making a petition to close the Miami Seaquarium, and they try to devise a plan to become content creators on OnlyFans to make some extra money. ( Mermen on OnlyFans | Ep 73 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!
12 Feb 2024 · 58 min
To Feed a Predator
This week, Forrest shares his love for the tv show "Love on the Spectrum", Dave shares how he cooked bbq for a tv production of "To Catch a Predator", and Forrest blasts Jay-Z for his Grammy speech. ( To Feed a Predator | Ep 72 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!
5 Feb 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Mystery Coffee and The Super Bowl
This week, the guys try to solve the mystery of who the hell sent them coffee beans in the mail! They also talk about how X/Twitter shows way too many deaths now, Dave being mistaken for a mentally challenged kid once, and they give their Super Bowl predictions (we recorded this episode before we knew who was going to the bowl so shut up!) ( Mystery Coffee and The Super Bowl | Ep 71 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the…
29 Jan 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
How to Have S*x with a Ghost
This week, the guys talk about a mall mermaid almost drowning in front of a bunch of kids, Dave dives into some research on having s*x with ghosts, and Forrest tells us about a really weird dream he had involving getting intimate with Tom Segura. ( How to Have S*x with a Ghost | Ep 70 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!
22 Jan 2024 · 51 min
[LIVE PODCAST] Live from Side Splitters!
This week, WE ARE BACK DOING A LIVE PODCAST! The guys paid another visit to Florida to do a live show in front of a live audience to talk about Dave's friend burning his foot with boiling water, how Forrest gets annoyed with how friendly Dave is with strangers, and then they talk with their good friend and radio legend, Mike Calta from 102.5 The Bone! ( [LIVE PODCAST] Live from Side Splitters! | Ep 69 | The Mermen Podcast ) Follow Mike Calta on Instagram @themikecaltashow and on X @mrmikecalta ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to…
15 Jan 2024 · 1 hr
How Miami Are You, Bro?!
This week, the guys take a quiz to test how Miami they really are, they call a Cuban and hear about his travel story to the US as a kid, and they call their childhood home numbers to see who picks up. ( How Miami Are You, Bro?! | Ep 68 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!
8 Jan 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
New Year Resolutions with Walter Mercado
HAPPY NEW YEAR, YOU MERVERTS! We're back after the holidays with an all new ep where we talk about our New Year resolutions, astrology being dumb, and then we have a very special video call with beloved Puerto Rican legend astrologer, Walter Mercado (who happens to look a lot like our good friend and comedian, Freddy Stebbins)! ( New Year Resolutions with Walter Mercado | Ep 67 | The Mermen Podcast ) Go to freddystebbins.com to learn more about Freddy and to catch him at a future show! ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their…
19 Dec 2023 · 1 hr
Merry Woke-mas!
Sorry for skipping a week! But as you'll find out in this episode, the guys almost died. Hear them talk about escaping death, the worst airports in the world, and having a woke Santa refuse to eat cookies with gluten in them. We'll be taking another 2 weeks off for Christmas and the New Year, but we'll be back immediately after. Happy Holidays, you merverts! ( Merry Woke-mas! | Ep 66 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text…
4 Dec 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Rebranding Water Polo
This week, Forrest shares his hatred towards Christmas music from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dave butchers the Spanish alphabet, and they try to rebrand water polo to make it a less douchey sport. ( Rebranding Water Polo | Ep 65 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!
28 Nov 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
Drunk off Australian IPAs
This week, the guys receive an Australian beer shipment from Mermen fan Richard from Australia, which leads to a drunken spiral of having the hots for Dolly Parton, more conspiracy theories, Forrest exposing comedians for being d***heads, and Dave trying to convert Forrest into a Catholic. ( Drunk off Australian IPAs | Ep 64 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review…
20 Nov 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
Stupid Conspiracy Theories
This week, the guys share what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving season, they breakdown crazy conspiracy theories including Jamie Foxx being replaced by a clone, and Dave recalls a time Forrest scared Dave's church friends away during a live show. ( Stupid Conspiracy Theories | Ep 63 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on…
13 Nov 2023 · 57 min
Stub Hub Bro
This week, the guys try to figure out how to gamble on kids water polo, Forrest shares a grumpy encounter with a bro on Stub Hub, and they bash TikTokers reacting to music as content. ( Stub Hub Bro | Ep 62 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!
6 Nov 2023 · 55 min
Who Put Weed in the Spinach?!
This week, the guys share their kitchen horror stories that range from Forrest losing a band-aid in a sandwich, Dave quitting two hours into his shift, and someone potentially dosing a whole restaurant. ( Who Put Weed in the Spinach?! | Ep 61 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!
30 Oct 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
YARD HARD - Let's Taco 'bout Halloween
This week, the guys talk about unnecessary gore in restaurants during halloween, the time Dave got roasted HARD during a roast battle against comedian Kelsey Cook, and the guys talk about their biggest guilts all while wearing ridiculous costumes. ( Let's Taco 'bout Halloween | Ep 60 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!
24 Oct 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
The Chick Flick Critic
This week, the guys discuss their favorite and least favorite chick flicks, Forrest publicly bashes Delta Airlines, and they get a very important update from longtime fan, Richard from Australia! All while trying to get through the smell of throw up in the studio. ( The Chick Flick Critic | Ep 59 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a…
16 Oct 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Mermen for Office!
This week, the guys take more entries for the deforestation of Forrest's weight, Forrest issues an apology to Aaron Rodgers, and they decide they are going to run for office in Miami! As long as they can do it remotely. ( Mermen for Office! | Ep 58 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!
9 Oct 2023 · 1 hr
RIP Aaron Rodgers
This week, Forrest opens up a "fat pool" to the public to guess how much weight he'll lose in 6 months, Dave calls a friend to learn about the history of coffee, and Forrest casually wishes death upon Aaron Rodgers. ( RIP Aaron Rodgers | Ep 57 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!
2 Oct 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Taylor Swift Loves Football
This week, the guys recap their recent Florida tour, they talk about Miami's best strip clubs and getting kicked out as teens, and they get "Taylor Swift" on the line! ( Taylor Swift Loves Football | Ep 56 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!
25 Sep 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
[LIVE PODCAST] Live from Miami, Florida!
This week, WE ARE LIVE! The guys headed to their home turf of Miami to record a podcast in front of a live audience at the Comedy Inn. They are joined by film director Billy Corben and comedian Lisa Corrao! Hear them talk about O.J. Simpson really milking his reputation, Florida's flying cockroaches, and selling catheters. ( [LIVE PODCAST] Live from Miami, Florida! | Ep 55 | The Mermen Podcast ) Follow Billy Corben on Instagram and X @billycorben Follow Lisa Corrao on Instagram and X @lisacorrao ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to…
18 Sep 2023 · 56 min
We're Goin' to Florida!
This week, the guys talk about teaching Luis how to swim in Florida, Forrest gives his dad a call after their newfound relationship, and they talk about Halloween coming up and potentially starting a razor apple business. ( We're Goin' to Florida! | Ep 54 | The Mermen Podcast ) Visit linktr.ee/themermenpod for links to purchase tickets to see The Mermen LIVE in Florida! ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347)…
12 Sep 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
#NeverForget Dave's Shirt
This week, they surprise Dave's mom with a phone call life on the Mermen Podcast, they give their condolences to Jimmy Buffet, and they remember 9/11 (but most importantly, Dave's shirt). ( #NeverForget Dave's Shirt | Ep 53 | The Mermen Podcast ) Visit linktr.ee/themermenpod for links to purchase tickets to see The Mermen LIVE in Florida! ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple…
4 Sep 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Going Viral on TikTok!
This week, Dave waves his El Segundo flag high for their World Series win, Forrest comes up with a plan to go viral on TikTok, and they catch up on some new voicemails. ( Going Viral on TikTok! | Ep 52 | The Mermen Podcast ) Visit linktr.ee/themermenpod for links to purchase tickets to see The Mermen LIVE in Florida! ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a…
28 Aug 2023 · 55 min
You Call That a Hurricane?!
This week, the guys compare Hurricane Hilary to hurricanes from Florida, Dave talks about his dream house with his name and statues of himself everywhere, and they mourn the loss of Lolita, Florida's beloved killer whale. ( You Call That a Hurricane?! | Ep 51 | The Mermen Podcast ) Visit linktr.ee/themermenpod for links to purchase tickets to see The Mermen LIVE in Florida! ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347)…
21 Aug 2023 · 51 min
Most Valuable Primate with Ian Bagg
This week, Dave and Forrest decide to force their own sponsorships for the podcast, Dave discovers the magic of UberEats, and they Facetime their good friend and heckler destroyer, comedian Ian Bagg. ( Most Valuable Primate with Ian Bagg | Ep 50 | The Mermen Podcast ) Visit linktr.ee/themermenpod for links to purchase tickets to see The Mermen LIVE in Florida! ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 !…
14 Aug 2023 · 52 min
Dang Kids and their E-Bikes!
This week, Dave realized he's becoming a bit of a Karen and yelling at kids on their e-bikes, Forrest talks about his skateboarding days, and Dave makes progress on prepping for the Catalina channel swim. ( Dang Kids and their E-Bikes! | Ep 49 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!
7 Aug 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
Island Boys and Manatee Incest
This week, the guys talk about a manatee literally being sex'd to death by its own brother, which makes them draw parallels to the Island Boys controversial kiss with each other. They also talk the passing of Paul Reubens, best known for his role of Pee-wee Herman, and they listen to some more voicemails containing questionable impressions. ( Island Boys and Manatee Incest | Ep 48 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the…
31 Jul 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
The Mermen Migos
This week, the guys talk about possible cocaine sharks in Miami, Dave tries his very best to name all the Migos based off of their sound effects, and Dave shows the support his son has been getting as he recovers from his accident. ( The Mermen Migos | Ep 47 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!
24 Jul 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Shark Week and Messi
This week, the guys are back and talk about Dave's dream to be the host of Shark Week, Messi being the new star of Miami, and they revisit their "Call a Cuban" segment to find out information on the practice of Santeria and what the hell it is. ( Shark Week and Messi | Ep 46 | The Mermen Podcast ) ⏩ Follow Dave on all socials @DaveWComedy and Forrest @ForrestShaw For tour dates and links to their albums, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com and forrestshaw.net Leave a voicemail or text the guys at (347) MERVERT or (347) 637-8378 ! Write a review on Apple Podcasts to get a shoutout on air!

About The Mermen

The Mermen is a English comedy podcast from Dave Williamson and Forrest Shaw. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Dave Williamson and Forrest Shaw
Language: English
Category: Comedy
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 3 min
Latest episode: 4 Mar 2024
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Rights: 2022

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