In this special episode of Major’s Mess Hall, we sit down with Raushan Hammond, the actor behind Thud Butt from Steven Spielberg’s iconic film Hook, starring Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman. Raushan takes us behind the scenes of what it was like to be a Lost Boy and shares personal stories of working with Robin Williams and Spielberg. Plus, we dive into his new project, Hook vs. Neverland, reuniting with old castmates and bringing fresh magic to the story. Don’t miss this heartwarming, nostalgic journey back to Neverland!

This week on Major’s Mess Hall, we sit down with Lara Vafiadis and Glyn Roberts to dive into one of the wildest challenges we’ve ever featured on the show. The pair are part of the “Brain Waves” crew, gearing up to take on an extreme ocean-rowing expedition across the Indian Ocean—spending roughly 100 days at sea in a 29-foot boat, rowing in relentless two-hour shifts, day and night. Lara brings incredible experience to the team, having previously completed a grueling solo Atlantic row, while Glyn is stepping into his first ocean row after a background in the military and endurance sports. Together, they open up about the physical and mental preparation needed for a journey of this magnitude, from sleep deprivation and survival at sea to the emotional resilience required to keep pushing forward. Beyond the challenge itself, their mission has real purpose—supporting research into microplastics, mental health, and immersive technology, helping to push scientific understanding while raising awareness for important causes. It’s an inspiring, eye-opening conversation about adventure, endurance, and what it truly takes to attempt something extraordinary. Be sure to check out monkeyfistadventures.com for all the info and links to donate!

In this special episode of Major's Mess Hall, Gavin and Chris have the incredible honor of sitting down with Gary K. Wolf, the visionary creator of the loveable Roger Rabbit. Gary takes listeners on a journey back to his childhood, sharing when he first discovered his creative spark and what it was like writing his debut novel. He also discusses Disney’s acquisition of the Roger Rabbit rights and reflects on the long, 35-year journey that followed. But, in late 2025, Gary reclaimed ownership of the characters, and with that has come a wave of new possibilities. He teases exciting future projects, and fans won’t want to miss what’s next. Gavin and Chris couldn’t be more excited to share this inspiring conversation. Be sure to follow Gary on Facebook at Gary K. Wolf and visit his website, garywolf.com⁠, where all the big announcements for the future will be coming soon.

On this week’s episode, we welcome the DJ to the stars, the phenomenal KnowleDJ! KnowleDJ has opened for music icons such as Backstreet Boys, Mariah, Ariana Grande, Ludacris, Flo Rida, and done VIP parties for Jay Z/Beyonce The Weeknd and Morgan Wallen to name but a few. In this candid conversation, KnowleDJ dives into his lucrative career, his rise through the ranks of the DJ world, and previews his upcoming book, "The DJ Diaries." He also shares invaluable advice for aspiring DJs looking to break into the industry. Don’t miss this inspiring and insightful episode!

In this episode of Major’s Mess Hall, we sit down with singer-songwriter Tricia McTeague for a fascinating chat about her incredible journey through the music industry. Tricia takes us back to her early days performing alongside Ronan Keating, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her time working on The X Factor. We also dive into some truly unforgettable moments in her career, including opening for music icons like Elton John and Lionel Richie. Tricia shares how she became the voice behind trance music legends N-Trance, and what that experience has been like. Plus, we chat about her brand new collaboration with The Last Arcade on the track Why Did You Leave Me, and what fans can expect next. It’s a fun, insightful, and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss!

In this latest edition of Just the Tip, Gavin and Tony visit Dartmouth’s hidden gem: R&B Kitchen. The soulful flavors blew them away, and they break down each bite of this phenomenal comfort food. Plus, they dive into some other fun topics along the way—don’t miss it!

In this milestone Episode 250, Gavin and Chris dive into a thought-provoking mix of topics. They explore cancel culture, reflect on personal loss, and get inspired by the latest space launch. As they discuss Elon Musk’s wild ambitions with AI and robots, Gavin also unveils a wacky, adventurous movie idea: a story where Musk’s AI robots embark on a Mars mission but end up colonizing the planet without humans 🤯. Don’t miss this epic, introspective, and wacky journey!

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Too many streaming services, Amazon gouging us on prices, people having loud public conversations like it’s a performance—we cover it all this week! Gavin and Chris are joined by Nat for her debut as a host, and she fits right in! It’s a nonstop rant fest, but we promise, it’s a funny one you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, Gavin and Chris are back at it! We dive into Gavin’s recent trip to Vegas, play our favorite game "Hit or Shit," and of course, we get into "Grind’s My Gears." Plus, we talk about Dan-O’s seasoning and preview an upcoming hot sauce competition. It’s a funny one you won’t want to miss!