The Do Tell Ray Show

The Do Tell Ray Show E-65 Stuck in the Tub, Broken Snake Nightmare, Whack Talk

Sat, 04 May 2019 01:52:42 +0000

Ray is sad because his right hand hombre is off the reservation. Chris has some dental issues he wants to tell us about which leads to more old man medical complaining, including Ray’s near death chiropractic experience. We tell another horror story about a plumbing snake snapping off in a vent pipe and the ensuing odyssey to get it out. All this talk of snakes obviously leads Ray into yet another soliloquy about having his way with himself. We help a listener with some toilet plumbing issues and Ray hates the Doors.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-64 Bad Audio, Dumb on Dumb Crime, Look We Have a Gun

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 01:24:39 +0000

Apologies in advance for the poor audio quality on this one, we will be better next time, we promise! Anyways, we chat inanely about sleeping in the car, Colin’s pool water’s dissapearing act, fearing the BIG ONE, and Ray’s gun fun. A listener posts some cool pics of some amazing church rafters in Dublin and we help a listener with some tiling issues.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-63 Driving into the Woods, Dr J at the Depot, Mr Limpet

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 02:05:14 +0000

Another delicious stew of podcastery for our hungry listeners. Colin nearly blows it once again when he fails to properly trigger the recording button but we get back in the saddle in short order. Ray talks his mom and her love of Judge Judy, Colin spills about being a drunken punker and interfacing with the Rhoe Dialin’ PD, and Chris sees Dr. J at the Home Depot. Colin becomes demonically possessed by Bob and somehow Mr. Limpet figures into things. We further discuss the now infamous hillbilly pool heater and get some interesting listener feedback. We help some listeners with various issues to covering bricks to tiling a basement.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-62 The Grizzly Dude - Special Guest Granite Stanley

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 03:00:00 +0000

We are joined by certified mountain man and all around interesting cat, Granite Stanley. We swap yarns about the great outdoors, sleeping in cars, and building questionable structures in Joshua Tree. Then Colin brings it all down with a boring Ted Talk on heat transfer coefficients and solar hot water heating panels.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-61 Prodigal Morons Return Shadoobied For Real This Time

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 23:00:00 +0000

Colin screwed up and used the description for this weeks show last week, so if you were confused this should clear things up. We start this weeks mess with Colin's tales of workin' man blues. We do some golf talk and some sports talk and then help someone with some bathroom tile.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-60 Prodigal Morons Return, Shadoobied

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 06:00:57 +0000

We start this weeks mess with Colin's tales of workin' man blues. We do some golf talk and some sports talk and then help someone with some bathroom tile.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-59 Starsky and Hutch Barrel Roll, Chris Buys Teeth, The Let Burn List

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 01:40:33 +0000

If anyone wants to hear us talking about hemorrhoids you are in luck! We suspect some may skip ahead, but they will miss out on valuable medical information. Other exciting subjects include Chris’ terrible bike accident where he emulates his favorite 70s cop show, a listener with demonically possessed walls (maybe), Chris is saving up for some teeth, and Ray has the darndest clients. Who doesn’t have 7 ancient cash registers in their garage?

The Do Tell Ray Show E-58 Capn Unerpants, Chris Weird Winky Face, Miguel is Good

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 05:51:30 +0000

Here we go again for the goddamned 58th time. Chris is Captain Underpants. Ray has spent very few man hours hitting the keys. We talk more about fixing some bricks and Colin is looking for input on the concrete countertop adventure. Chris demonstrates his very weird winky face and Ray professes his love for Cindy. Then we talk some thermodynamics and Miguel says he is good. Somehow the word ‘davenport’ finds its way into the debate.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-57 Burrito Mobile Unit, Johnny Sunset, Rip King Kong Bundy mixdown

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 02:38:48 +0000

We do an impromptu Fbook live stream for this one and talk to some listeners in real time. Chris is bummed that the mobile burrito stand is down for the night but cheered that an old friend is getting into professional wrestling. Colin laments the passing of the great King Kong Bundy and the men children like Colin’s choice of a pro wrestling name. Chris takes a biz call live on and and walks out of the live stream. Getting into some business we talk the ongoing wall project, concrete polishing, and water leaks. Check out the video on our Fbook!

The Do Tell Ray Show E-56 Fish Hearts, SlaughterHaus 3, Catching Hep C in the Pit

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 02:31:35 +0000

Chris is late as usual and everyone is hungry, so naturally the conversation turns to eating fish hearts and slaughtering innocent animals. Ray brings up Colin’s Tin Drum nightmares and Chris wants to talk about C-Section gore. This segues to the tale of Chris Burrows, a promising young newsperson who takes his vices to the mortal limit. Colin is excited to go see MDC at the local VFW and catch Hep-C. We also talk some home improvement stuff about tub refinishing and cleaning up an ugly cinder block wall. Don’t listen to this one if you are feeling motion sick.

The Do Tell Ray Show E -55 Chris is Back in the Saddle, Colins Danger Wall, Pee in the Tub Again

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 03:08:04 +0000

The not so prodigal son returns as Chris is finally back for some more abuse. A listener wants some inside dope on the Adam Carolla Project and we tease our upcoming youtube special. Colin has a wall on the verge of collapse and they discuss how they loony rigged it back into place. We answer some questions about clogged showers and efflorescence and hear some listeners berating Chris for his slack. Ray once again talks about peeing in the tub and then discusses how he turns his lady friends in to guys. We end with Chris coordinating a pickup time for his son.

The Do Tell Ray Show E -54 Crushing Joe Rogan, Bad at Weed, a Gun in Every Pot

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 02:31:16 +0000

Now that Chris’ face is appearing on milk cartons across the nation Ray and Colin soldier on, beginning with some Valentines day greetings and poorly considered philosophy talk. Ray discusses his lack of prowess in the weed department but says he will arm wrestle Joe Rogan for a million bucks, (we know Joe is a regular listener, let’s see if he picks up the gauntlet). We answer some listener questions about building with rammed earth and remodeling priorities and then yell at each other for a while.

The Do Tell Ray Show E -53 One Handed Wrestling, Stolen Pants, Nose Hairs

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 07:34:36 +0000

With Chris on the lam again Ray and Colin welcome their new/old friend, the very unique Mr. Rick Rosner. We trade stories of one handed wrestling, stolen pants, and playing touch the back, to nauseating effect. Colin tries to rein in the madness but is par for the course in his failure. We get into some Jeopardy and answer a couple listener questions. One of the weirder shows but hey, that's what you came for, right?

The Do Tell Ray Show 52 E -52 Drop the Hammer, Light Bulb Robot, The Caged Lion

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 03:42:11 +0000

1 year Anniversary Show! We roll in hard as Ray drops the Hammer… on his foot. No long term damage but it hurt. Chris forgot to join us but we bang a good one out without his sorry ass. Ray talks about wanting a robot to change light bulbs and cruising to Compton for 4 floor tiles. Colin gets all science and explores the future, which in this case is self healing concrete. We do a totally half-assed Oscar review and then help a reddit fellow out with a flooded garage floor, and a listener who wants to attach a big heavy thing to a very crappy wall. Finally, we share our love of nervous pacing.

The Do Tell Ray Show E -51 Ray Sees Trails and is Afraid of the Dark, Chris Drinks Paint

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 04:08:25 +0000

Ray in back in the saddle again and talks about his eyeball malfunction, life coaches, and being afraid of the darkness. We discuss the fine points of sump pumps, rich people being trapped in their garages, and drinking paint. We have another food discussion and Colin promotes the Behemoth burger from Grill ‘Em All, which of course leads to yet another scatalogical diversion. Finally we consider methods of removing carpet glue.

The Do Tell Ray Show E -50 Ray be Illin, Chris and Colin do the Chillin

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 03:55:27 +0000

Ray is lost in a fever dream so Colin and Chris hold down the blanket fort. We answer a bevy of listener questions including ones about 1950s bathroom re-tile, painting wood floors, a warped door and some shower pressure issues. In between we shuck and jive about Ray’s continued storage issues, Chris’ love of buckets, losing tape measures and the endless confusitron that is attempting to be a parent.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-49 Colin is a Sensitive Artist, Ray is Crushed by Sewage, Chris is Carjacked

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 07:41:39 +0000

Chris celebrates 7 years in the clean club with a rousing compendium of top shelf yarns, starting with further details of his automotive woes and ending with a couple of car jackings. Colin rants about the Flat Earther Cruise, Ray tells more sewage stories that ever needed to be told, and coins his soon to be infamous new catchphrase “Trifecta? Tri-Fuck That”. We also answer a couple construction questions. Give it a listen, it’s pretty much awesome.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-48 Chris Has a Bad Car Day, Gacking Black Bile, Shower Curtain Attack

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 02:20:32 +0000

Chris calls in from a 7-11 parking lot because his car got jacked up. He tells the obligatory poop story and Ray tells him to deal with it in therapy. A listener wants to know what happened to Donny from Adam Carolla’s show and Ray gets delves into the mess a bit. Colin has a tip about dealing with a washer that won’t drain and a listener complains about his shower curtain attacking him. Ray is cleaning out his storage bin still and ponders the age old question about whether one needs 50 files. We talk bathroom floor repair, slab cracks and why rock lobsters suck. We end with some new years political predictions.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-47 Golf on Tranqs, Mr. Termite, Monkey in a Cage

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 23:07:47 +0000

Best show ever? Probably not. Anyways, Ray talks golfing with his brothers in a tranq haze. Chris and Ray talk some bug hate and termite problems. We get onto the spectrum with a bit of Rain Man, and Chris laments about how his family conspires to sabotage his headspace. Talk ensues about Chris doing a demo job and we entertain options for what to do with an old fireplace. Some roof safety disaster talk follows, ending with talk of their old boss who wore Bugs Bunny slippers and had a caged monkey.

The Do Tell Ray Show - E 46 The Aggro show, Porch Pirates, Aceman in the Parking Lot

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 03:29:52 +0000

The aggro show. Colin lays down the gauntlet but Ray is too high to find it. Ray talks about his silver Christmas tree and grouses about his orphaned storage container. We discuss watching Gilligan’s Island at the bus station and the majesty of Rhode Island and then segue into some film talk. Ray bought Chris’s kids a bunch of Christmas presents including a black Barbie in a McDonalds outfit. We help a fan out with thoughts on how to construct a hidden door. The subject of porch pirates holds Ray’s attention for a fleeting moment and we explore options for retribution. Chris talks about having a good long parking lot chat with the Aceman and Hillary jumps in to shut us down.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-45 Jaime the Hauler talks Trash, MK Ultra, Meditation Cult

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 02:40:55 +0000

We welcome a special guest, Jaime the Hauler who brings a new perspective to the show. We talk trash and Jaime expresses his disdain for licensed contractors. We help our friend Patrice with a wonky deck and stain talk leads to a conversation about spontaneous combustion. Colin is bummed the new meditation center near him is actually a cult. Jaime tells us about deciding to stop taking acid because he freaked out thinking he was too big to fit in his room on his last one. We help Tom out with his sewer line planning and finally answer another user question about yelling at people.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-44 Moths in My Coffee, Can of Haggis, Flat Earth Rocketeer

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 06:03:52 +0000

Ray opens up the lively repartee by grousing about his mythic attempts at vanquishing his pantry of moths followed by a discussion of pathogenic canned goods. This leads us to consider Colin's ancient can of Haggis. Ray is doing a purge and experiences and existential crisis regarding the origin mystery of some square pillow shams. We talk cribbage and backgammon but then Ray has to go and spill his beer. Some shop talk ensues regarding compressors and insulating Filip's basement. Colin professes his love for Chapo Trap House and we talk about flat earthers and mourn the state of the planet for a hot minute. Finally Ray gets into his inter-generational trauma to finish on a high note.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-43 T-Rex Arms Stripper Nut Burn Art Talk

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 06:00:16 +0000

Chris gets all Canadian Prog talking about being the Workin' Man. A listener smells frying sausage in the can which segues perfectly into a discussion of high-tech construction gadgets. Ray dishes about reinforcing masonry and Colin regales us with tales of paint stripper addiction, leading to tales of stripper nut burn. We end with some tasteful art talk.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-42 Bionic Turkey, Broken Green Egg, Colin Wants off the Grid

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 04:07:07 +0000

In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday we discuss turkey cooking techniques, things to be thankful for, and Ray's impending family visit. Ray gets into a sad story about a broken Green Egg cooker and Colin talks some deep fry. Chris tries to muster up some shit to be thankful for but Ray wants to contemplate oblivion. We end up discussing fixing brick walkways, painting an old garage door, and how to tile over a brick fireplace. Finally Ray laments his issues with reading his own writing.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-41 Donkey Squad, Ray Makes a Bong, Tweaker Repellent

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 03:47:53 +0000

Chris is back and ready to destabilize Ray once again. Lots of good home improvement talk including tips on hiring a contractor, building a loft bedroom, and picking paint colors. We respond to a disgruntled listener, and discuss our new survey. Ray needs his coloring book and we explore ways to keep away tweakers.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-40E- Puking Chaw, Rays Babysitter Kiss, Thin the Herd

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 05:53:02 +0000

Chris takes the night off and long time fan and contributor Aaron joins us for the usual mix of shop talk and ADD inspired rambling. We explore getting sick on chewing tobacco, Ray's babysitter kiss, replacing soffit vents, and using aluminum wiring to thin the herd. Armand calls in to ask about squeaky floors and we fail to help him much. We end with a bit of Quizageddon and confusion.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-39 Fart Fans, Camera Hams Punch Fest

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 03:15:26 +0000

The 3 Stooges get it going with a discussion of your stage names and Colin proves he is the most Muy Metal. Ray thanks Alison Rosen for having him on recently and then launches into reading his home improvement to do list for her new house. We dig deep into the specifications of Fart Fans for a caller and Ray and Chris see a camera and have to start punching each other. We dig on Johnny Robot and Speed Racer for a moment and then go dark with talk of bomb shelters and Armageddon. Finally, Ray finishes it off with some flat earth talk.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-38 Strap Up, Carpet Farming, Loose Siding -01

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 01:31:12 +0000

Ray revs it up with some musings on being hogtied followed by a good amount of actual home improvement discussions, which are predictably interrupted by more than enough 8th grade playground digressions. We wax philosophically on the term 'Macho' for a hot second, talk about drilling a hole in a fridge, best punk bands in OG LA scene, kitchen renovation, a siding fix, and wrap it up discussing plastic surgery disasters.

The Do Tell Ray Show E-37 Quizageddon 2: The Wreckening

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 20:42:18 +0000

Ray and the boys take another misguided journey into the world of quiz shows with the second run of our internationally acclaimed Quizageddon game. Ray opens up the show with an exploration of his private habits leading to an uncomfortable pivot to the business at hand.They demonstrate their extensive knowledge of building codes, movie history, and family secrets (or lack thereof), while showing their trademark disregard for rules and decorum. Definitely a must listen episode.

The Do Tell Ray Show E36 -Fire Bowel Bozo Under the Sea Clown Fear

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 14:25:02 +0000

This episode finds us starting with another discussion of errant bodily functions Ray dishes about going to see Venom (not the band, sadly), with his brothers. Ray weirds Chris out with his bad touching. We have a little Clash freakout and then get into some Bozo Business leading to some clown fear.

The Do Tell Ray Show E35 -Air supply, Adam Poached My Guys, Ray’s Left Nut

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 02:14:05 +0000

As this rousing episode begins we do a deep dive into the trials and tribulations of the age old problem of finding good help. Ray and Chris discuss their mutual problem of having their old friend Adam poach their best workers. Colin drops a non-sequitur about almost getting impaled on the highway, leading some more road horror stories. We decide to help a listener with a range hood replacement and another with a noisy vent system. This leads to an inexplicable segue into a discussion of the band Air Supply and then Ray wants to talk about his wonky left nut.

The Do Tell Ray Show E34 -Metal Nap, Diaper Duty, Basement Nightmares, Chris in Drag

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 02:09:38 +0000

Getting down to business, Ray calls an HR meeting but Colin lets him know its called 'human capital' now. We explore the etymology of the term 'cracker' and Chris reminisces about the thousands of diapers he has changed and Ray gets ill. We take a listener question about fixing up a basement and Colin gets into the dark territory of his basement nightmares. Colin does his little doughnut rap followed by Chris talking about his high school drag show. We end talking about building flood proof housing and cleaning up the LA River.

The Do Tell Ray Show E33 -Thoughts and Prayers, Dog Wheel Chair, Garden inthe Diposal

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 07:41:38 +0000

We open with Colin's Mom moving on to her next incarnation which leads to a discussion of aging pets and building dog wheel chairs. Ray goes on a Little Big Man reverie and Mr. Eric Stromer busts in to share his thoughts. Colin explores teenage despondency but Ray brings the light with his kitchen disposal garden. We end up helping a couple avid listeners and get out on a high note.

The Do Tell Ray Show E32 - Sad Start, Dr Drew, Drug Fest, Motorhead

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:08:27 +0000

Bear with us as we deal with some heavy business for the start of the show. Things get more entertaining as we talk about our appearance on Dr. Drew's show over the weekend, which leads to a bevy of substance abuse stories. Colin tells his wasted at Motorhead story and we end taking a listener call about fixing her car of all things.

The Do Tell Ray Show E31 - 400 Pounds of Propane, Blackout, Chunnel, Folding Cardboard

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 02:31:17 +0000

Chris opens the show with a ripping yarn about transporting a propane tank which leads to a discussion about blackouts and the realization of our dependency on technology. Ray talks some Scrabble and Colin screws up a 3 letter word which was really spell OORT. Ray babbles about some Chunnel thing he dug. We discuss our upcoming appearance on the Dr. Drew show and Chis has a heck of a time folding up some cardboard. We help Aaron, Traci, and Tom with some issues, including security cameras, retaining walls, and leaking basements. Then the show is over, which is very sad.

The Do Tell Ray Show E30 - Locked in the sound room, Road Rage, Satan in the Basement

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 02:31:31 +0000

Chris gets locked in the sound room on the job and then it happens again. Ray freaks out over a moth in the studio and laments his lost sweaters. Chris waxes melancholy about the girl Ray stole from him and how he destroyed her parents house. We help a couple listeners with sound studio issues and a security door and end with some knucklehead who's girlfriend wont stop conjuring demons in the basement.

The Do Tell Ray Show E29 - Buddha Box, Dr Drew, Retaining wall

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 02:34:42 +0000

Colin breaks out his Buddha box to try to take the stress down a notch and Chris updates us on his dogs difficult recovery. Ray yells a lot as usual. Our new friend Aaron calls in live to discuss a wall on his property line and the legalities involved. Surprisingly Dr. Drew calls in and they boys discuss the Adam situation among other things. Finally we finish up with Aaron.

The Do Tell Ray Show E28 - Chris Super-Glues his face, Andre the Giant, house jacking

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 05:45:31 +0000

Off to a sloppy start as usual, we shamble into some chat about Chris' fishing trip and his illin' dog. We chat about hospital dementia and Chris tells a ripping yarn about Super-Gluing his Face. We digress into some Andre the Giant appreciation and finish off with a lengthy exploration of tin can noises in a vent, and extreme house jacking.

The Do Tell Ray Show E27 - Eric Stromer talks Stealing Sharks Bobby Brown Bar Baby

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 03:28:23 +0000

Ray welcomes his longtime friend and podcast partner, the always fun and interesting Mr. Eric Stromer. We cover a lot of subjects, ranging from their experiences together on job sites, to shark stealing, seeing Bobby Brown at a bar with an actual baby as a wing man, and dealing with martial law. Eric says humping makes him sweat and Ray discusses marriage. We take a listener call about cutting cement board and end with a pointless discussion about Star Wars.

The Do Tell Ray Show E26 - Ray gets his face lasered Chris is shemping out colin takes metal naps

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 04:10:35 +0000

Not a lot of construction talk this go round, but still a rousing shindig with a wealth of guffaws and absurdity. Ray talks about getting his face blasted with lasers. Colin gets F-ed up on meditation. Chris has an inkling he is living in the matrix and Ray discusses avoiding getting rolled, raped, or killed in Jamaica. Finally Colin talks about his love of metal power naps.

The Do Tell Ray Show E25 - Kitchen Contractor Fear the Fly Powerwash Porn and Wheelies

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 22:51:17 +0000

Another rousing episode starts off with Ray talking about his lactation issues followed by Colin freaking out about the movie 'the Fly'. Chris gets into a pontification about sustainable agriculture, and speaking of agro, Ray reads a mean tweet and reacts semi reasonably. A listener question involves lifting an HVAC unit onto the roof and Colin explores the wonders of the Powerwashing Porn subreddit. Finally we explore suped up go carts and talk wheelies.

The Do Tell Ray Show E24 - Bad Data, Banda Music, Punch Fest

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 05:18:34 +0000

Another thrilling episode begins with Ray and Chris talking about their rocky marriage and sniping at each other on the job. Ray dishes on getting rattled by Banda music and Chris offers some useless insights as usual. Some helpful advice about hiring day laborers follows but we are rudely interrupted by a nearby car alarm, which turns out to be from a familiar source. Inexplicably, and likely due to sleep deprivation Ray and Chris have a brief punch fest. A seriously impaired listener wants us to rate some James Bond shit and we end talking about hanging art.

The Do Tell Ray Show E23 - 7-11 Meltdown Combustion Toilet Dog Cesspool

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Chris starts off with a tale of woe about trying to buy some gift cards and we quickly escalate to other customer service issues. Getting to a listener question we discuss options for an outbuilding and the wonders of combustion toilets. Colin gets into his dog cesspool odyssey and then we explore a listener question opening the age old debate about PEX vs. copper plumbing. Chis gets a dramatic comeuppance when disaster strikes from above.

The Do Tell Ray Show E 22 - Ceiling Fan, Boat Spider, and Sex Dungeon

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 06:13:04 +0000

Sweltering in a 117 degree day the boys soldier on after installing a ceiling fan. Chris has a weird ass spider bite that turns out to be a 'boat spider' and its not pleasant. Colin talks about his solar heating system build and we discuss the wonders of PEX piping. Then we talk about our fun on the Alison Rosen show, which was a blast and will be live on Monday. We get into some listener questions about smashing an old septic tank, pool plumbing, and end with a call about a sex dungeon.

The Do Tell Ray Show - E21 Soccer, Sunroom, Bloodwurst

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 04:47:03 +0000

We open up with Ray's lamentations about the German loss in the World Cup. On to listener questions we get into ways to insulate a sun room and then an exploration of applying stucco other than just throwing it at the wall. Somehow Chris gets into stories about his battles with rats, which strangely segues into Ray talking about loving bloodwurst. A user then asks about fixing some brickwork and shares some dramatic pictures. Tom calls in to compliment Ray on escaping Carolla-land and asking about building a garage. We end with Chris announcing the Ray bobblehead, (not actually a thing yet).

The Do Tell Ray Show - E20 Bill Pullman 2nd Interview

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 17:58:01 +0000

The show starts off with a very cute interruption when Chirs' daughter calls in wanting to know when she can to to the fair. Colin and Chris share some nightmares about working in the printing business and Ray shuts down Colin's story about a near death experience. Chris and Ray somehow get into talk about being kids with Adam Carolla and laughing at his excitement over Heart's 'Barracuda'. We are then joined again by the ever interesting Bill Pullman who talks about trying to keep Ray from taking his tools and getting his hand crushed by a friend. We end with a very engaging discussion about Haiti in the 80s and the making of 'The Serpent and the Rainbow'.

The Do Tell Ray E19 Bill Pullman 1st Interview

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 03:57:17 +0000

We start with some regular business including a call about how to soundproof a yard from noisy neighbors and a caller asks about our worst jobs. This brings up a bunch of stories about carpet cleaning nightmares. Ray talks about meeting Ozzy at Russian Tea Room. We then introduce Mr. Bill Pullman who met Ray over the Dream/Nightmare of fixing up a building together. Bill tells a wide range of stories of construction and working as an actor, including trying to deal with Ray at the Dept. of Building and safety, living in Montana, visiting Poland, and losing his sense of smell. He ends talking about missing his mother, but of course Ray has to say something totally out of order to break up the emotional moment. Bill returns for part 2 next week.

The Do Tell Ray Show E18 - Bless You Mister Bourdain

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 06:12:23 +0000

We start with a heartfelt tribute to a great human, the irreplaceable Mr. Bourdain, which leads into a discussion about talking politics at the office. Moving in more dangerous and comedic territory Ray gets into the dangers of using Mexican beach stones in a fireplace. He digresses to a moment of sadness about the new laptop that has become utterly useless due to a dead battery. A clearly beverage addled listener calls in to ask about what kind of 'mud I can throw at my house'. This leads to a far ranging discussion on a number of important topics, which is interrupted by a surprise call from Mr. Eric Stromer and more hilarity ensues. Finally we get into another listener question about a sticky sliding door, which somehow segues into a exploration of OCD and depression. We feebly try to pick out the energy to close it out. Bill Pullman will be on next week!

The Do Tell Ray Show E17 - Talking ‘bout the kids, dig a pool, heat a pool, vault a ceiling

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 04:31:29 +0000

Colin has a metal hangover and Ray gives him a headache while talking about crashed hard drives, getting the kids through school and dealing with endless graduations. Digging into some listener calls we tackle digging a pool (by hand no less), solar heating a pool, and vaulting a ceiling. We end with some more studio talk and some random yelling.

The Do Tell Ray Show E16 - Punk rock, Studio Talk, Laptop Condoms, and Cooling the Roof

Sat, 26 May 2018 00:28:50 +0000

Ray is back on board for a longer show filled with lots of good construction and home improvement advice. We meander for a bit in the swamp of punk rock reminiscing and get right into discussing Ray and Chris' studio building project. Getting down to business we answer several listener questions, including ones on brick pointing, building on sand, and dealing with a sticky water main shutoff. Colin then shares some info about his upcoming solar pool heating project. Next we tackle the issue of reflective roof paint, cracked driveway repair, and weathered deck refinishing. Scott from Philly calls into ask about methods for installing a shower pan and a lively debate ensues. For some reason Chris wants to talk about his favorite reality show once again and we do our best to shut him down. This leads into discussing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and microdosing hallucinogens. Finally we get back to business and examine ways to save money on project planning.

The Do Tell Ray Show E15 - Ray is Down with the Sickness and Hillary steps in

Sat, 19 May 2018 02:30:18 +0000

Ray calls in from his fever dream as Hillary keeps his seat warm. We discuss the sickness and then Chris wants to get into his chafing problems. We take on a couple of home improvement issues, including a wet basement and wall stud types for an addition. Colin regales the gang with an old school screen printing story. We end with some stories of our misspent youth.

Do Tell Ray Episode 14

Fri, 11 May 2018 23:56:17 +0000

We open with some fun talk about the intestinal brain for some weird reason. Getting into the shop talk we discuss Ray and Chris' work on a new sound studio and the concepts of soundproofing. Colin digresses with another harrowing motorcycle story. Then we get into an extensive exposition on choosing power tool vendors. A caller asks about leveling a concrete. We end by answering a listener call about the rigors of moving to Los Angeles.

E13 - Sloppy short shitshow sans chris. Pool heating, more dog problems

Sat, 05 May 2018 01:13:46 +0000

Colin and Ray wing it in our temp studio. A short show, but some lively discussion. Colin attempts to get into the Adam business but Ray, as usual, changes the subject. We discuss retrofitting some cabinets to install a fridge, cheap pool heating, and building a professional recording studio. Not our greatest episode, but some very interesting things are in the works... stay tuned.

The Do Tell Ray Show S1 E 12: Glenn the Plumber, Ice Rinks, and PB&J with Beer

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 07:45:25 +0000

The guys take a call from Colin's plumber friend Glenn and talk to him about some of the massive projects he's working on and what they entail, as well as calls from listeners about new windows, building a backyard ice rink, and whether or not PB&J goes with beer.

The Do Tell Ray Show S1 E11: Cracked Concrete, LA Archaeology, and Moving to the OC

Sat, 21 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Ray, Chris and Colin open the show catching each other up on their respective projects including digitizing, cutting out slabs, and finishing a driveway. Then Chris fills the guys in about some of the archaeological discoveries he heard about on the radio that turned up as a result of construction in Los Angeles. They move on to voicemails about cracked concrete foundation and a faulty water softener. Next they take an email from a man in Germany who is looking for suggestions on where to settle down when he moves to Southern California. They close the show answering a video question on where to mount a TV and a voicemail about replacing carpet.

The Do Tell Ray Show S1 E10: Going to the 'Jim', Doing Time, and Choosing a Trade

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 11:46:17 +0000

Ray opens the show talking to Colin and Chris about going to the "Jim" and how therapy has helped him. Then the guys take voicemails about cracked ceilings, paint peeling from windows, and pressure treated lumber. Next they take their first live call and help a young man decide on his future. The guys close the show talking about a friend of Ray's whom he saved from being screwed by a plumber.

The Do Tell Ray Show S1 E9: Reversing Stairs, Colin's Dog Pukes Sewage, Napping Under the House

Sat, 07 Apr 2018 07:59:32 +0000

Ray, Chris and Colin open the show answering a question from r/HomeImprovement about flipping stairs. After fielding a call about a water stained coffee table, Ray talks about snaking Colin's drainage run from his washer and dryer, which leads Colin to share what happened to his dog as a result. They then have a discussion about what undertakings DIYers should try themselves, and which trades they should farm out to the pros. Chris then swears by the effectiveness of divining rods and tells some horror stories of DIY projects gone awry. They close the show answering an email about adding a gutter to a water storage tank.

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The Do Tell Ray Show S1 E8 Ray Rips It Up, Gets Punched, and How to Hide a Washer

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 13:09:13 +0000

The guys answer some home improvement questions including how to smuggle appliances.

The Do Tell Ray Show S1 E7: Ray Has Cranial Flatulence, A Computer, and Does Improv

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 11:06:43 +0000

Ray opens the show announcing he bought a new computer, and since he's on a tech hot streak pitches an app to Chris and Colin. Then the guys take listener voicemails which include questions about lake houses, insulation, and rodents. Finally, a listener has some constructive criticism for Ray.

The Do Tell Ray Show S1 E6: Hillary the Project Manger, Quizageddon 1!, Cracked Sink

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 00:48:28 +0000

Ray, Chris & Colin are joined by Colin’s wife Hillary and hear a little bit about her commercial construction background. Before hopping into home improvement questions, Ray does an awkward dive into everyone’s family dynamics, Chris & Hillary give some insight on their current project & the joys of commercial interiors, and Colin debuts a trivia game that makes Trivial Pursuit look like Kid’s Week on Jeopardy!. Then the gang take listener calls involving cracked sinks and replacing living room trim.

The Do Tell Ray Show S1 E5

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 03:50:21 +0000

Colin starts out with a gruesome wrestling story. Then we get right into listener questions with one about putting a bathroom in a basement and the plumbing challenges that follow. Ray diverges into some jail talk but changes gears before getting to deep. Then we take a listener request for Chris to tell an embarrassing story about Ray. Chris goes on to describe Ray’s shut in period and teenage angst in general. Then we get into how Chris taught Ray to drive and we get another peek into his unusual psyche. Then we get into door hanging issues and walk a caller through the process. Next we talk about the electrical wiring options for installing a garbage disposal. Next we deal with the problem of rodents in the attic and our favorite solutions. The discussion then moves onto the advantages of tempered glass.

Do Tell Ray E4, Rays Piles of Shiz and Can I Finish Your Meal

Sat, 03 Mar 2018 04:26:43 +0000

Ray is still unpacking after his move and the OCD is making it hard. Ray thinks he could swallow a Tide Pod. We discuss removing a shower faucet, unsafe handling of power tools, Chris bricks up Ray's outflow port, brain damage, and how to fix a wonky door and insulate a crawl space.

The Do Tell Ray Show S1E3

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 06:40:03 +0000

Ray and the boys dig into some of their punk rock shenanigans and Ray talks about getting rolled at a Fishbone show. They we get into a listener question about roof flashing. Ray then goes into a deep digression about some odd bathing habit. We get into some chimney business and tv wiring tips and tricks. Finally we explore some problem tile grout.

The Do Tell Ray Show E2 What does Dont tell Ray mean, Rip Colin’s Dog, Spinal Tap

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 05:04:13 +0000

In this second installment the boys go deep into the origin of the Don't Tell Ray concept with Ray's old friend Todd, including hospitalizations, lawn furniture in the pool, and Todd yelling 'Get 2 knives!'. Colin talks about putting down a dog as well as a terrifically boring anecdote about a parakeet and Ray isn't having it. Several construction questions are also answered. They discuss plumbing on a slab, staining in the cold, and mounting things on wall.