- Posted December 19, 2025
Strap in for Ventilation Friday, a raw and irreverent journey through the absurdities of modern life with your…
Lionel dives into the childhood archives of Matt Blaze, from sneaking classic Atari cartridges out of hidden garage bags to the crushing realization that Santa doesn’t actually have a key to the front door. Between nostalgic rants on shaving kits for toddlers and the confusion of growing up in a Jewish-Catholic household, Lionel navigates the “wonderful” lies parents tell us and the perils of Irish slang—where asking for a “ride” on a motorcycle might get you banned from the pub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices