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Kicking Butts and Smoking Chickens: ODO 232

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:40:07 GMT

It's been a busy couple weeks and you know I've gotta tell you about it. First off, the boys had a taekwondo tournament a few weeks ago. And, despite not coming home with nearly as many medals as some other recent tournaments, we were more proud of them all than probably any other tournament day before strictly becasue of their great attitudes.
Then, watch out, a new "man hobby" has entered the field in the form of smoking meats. We have purchased a smoker, and I got to cook up my very first batch of smoked chicken this last weekend. A lot of lessons were learned, but the food was nevertheless amazing.

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I'm A Giant Bread Making Nerd: ODO 231

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:04:31 GMT

Not much going on this week besides me spending way more time than usual baking bread and watching nerdy TV. In my defense, the baking is my wife's fault. She asked me to make bread. The nerd bit is totally on me. I started watching Star Trek: Picard. In the news, we're going to court for some really stupid reasons.

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Plasma Delays, Surprise Drugs, and Revisiting Night Court: ODO 230

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:54:22 GMT

Lots of rambling to start off this time. I can't help it. I just have to tell you everything I've been up to since the last time I talked to you. A little bit about how my kidney problem affected my plasma donations. Some garden talk. A bit about grinding up brisket for hamburger. Ya know, my usual ramblings.
I've got a couple quick "BS From The News" stories about some surprise cocaine, and about some government people getting sick in Ohio.
And finally, I decided to change up my "Recommended Listening" segment and turn it more into a "what I've been watching" segment, starting with my recent rewatching of the classic sitcom, "Night Court."

BS From The News

Guy Finds $120K in Cocaine In Tire After Getting A Flat

CDC Workers Get Sick While Investigating Illness Near East Palestine Train Derailment

What Am I Watching
"Night Court"
"An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on there."
Watch "Night Court" on Freevee

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Pain, Pain, More Pain, and Some Gardening Too: ODO 229

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:50:43 GMT

It's been a while so this one is EXTRA LONG! I recently got my spring garden planted. This is my most intentional and, from an output perspective, ambitious planting yet. I got sidelined hard by a couple of kidney stones. And last but definitely not least, I address the two major family losses that have kept me away and the toll it's taken.

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A Tale of Gardening and Ground Meats: ODO 228

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:43:44 GMT

I know I've been doing all of the other things lately, but this week I'm back to just rambling about my garden, making my own sausages, and the wonders of growing and making your own fresh food.

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Christmas Cooking and Snappy Spending: ODO 227

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:21:37 GMT

Hope you’re having a pleasant holiday season. It’s been crazy busy around here as usual. We had a well executed, albeit tiring, Christmas, even if I did have a slight miscalculation in cooking Christmas dinner.
We’ve been watching some new stuff over the holidays. And the US government is not about to let the French or the EU upstage them in bullshit jackass spending.
-What I’ve Been Watching-

The Invitation (Netflix)
- A modern retelling of a classic monster tale that is very easy to figure out if you’re paying attention.
The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones
- A film adaptation of the Cassandra Claire YA book series, it was meant to start a movie franchise but failed at the box office. (Per my wife: the movie follows the story of the first book fairly accurately, but the casting is not very accurate.)
Shadowhunters (series)
- With the failure of the Mortal Instruments film, it was relaunched as a series on the Freeform network. (Again per my wife: the casting is much closer to the book descriptions, but the show very quickly deviates from the books.)

-BS From The News-

US Government pays $118,000 to study if Thanos could actually snap his fingers

A team at Georgia Tech was given a $118,000 grant to study snapping. They were especially curious to learn if Thanos would have been able to snap his fingers while wearing the Infinity Gauntlet. Spoilers, it only works because it’s a movie.

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Busy Days, Bad Coke, and Black Adam: ODO 226

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:32:17 GMT

I'm all over the place this week. But what's new about that? I'm finally doing our garage renovations. I'm scrambling to make french toast. I'm Live taste testing a Dreamworld Coca Cola. And I'm reviewing "Black Adam." Of course there's also a very packed "Bullshit From The News," with more groans than you can shake an overpriced government program at...

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Stupid Is As Stupid Does: ODO 225

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:33:06 GMT

After surviving NAPODPOMO, I’m trying to get back into the swing of doing more of the regular segments. In the news I have a battle for who can be the biggest dumbass. Between stupid criminals, stupid lawsuits, and stupid scientists, I think you may have to decide, just who is the “Jackass of the Week.” Of course, I have my regular ramblings, but I don’t have to tell you that, now do I?

BS From The News
-German Police Asking For Help Solving Bull Sperm Theft
Authorities in Berlin are asking for the public’s help in locating approximately 60 containers of bull sperm stollen from a farm in Olfen.
-Man Arrives To Court On Meth Charge, With Meth In His Pocket
A Chatanooga man was found to have a canister full of meth on him after tripping the metal detector at the court house, while he was entering to face charges of possession of meth.
-Woman Sues Kraft Over Cook Time On Velveeta Microwave Shells
A Florida woman is suing Kraft Foods because the packaging on the Velveeta microwave shells and cheese does not account for prep time when claiming it can be ready in 3 1/2 minutes.
-Scientists Have Revived an Ancient Zombie Virus
A team of French scientists have revived a “zombie virus” that has been frozen in the Siberian permafrost for approximately 50,000 years.

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We Made It!!: NAPODPOMO Day 30

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:07:08 GMT

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Drunk Monopoly Shooting: NAPODPOMO Day 29

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:44:39 GMT

It's Day 29 of NAPODPOMO and for my second to last day I've got another dose of "BS From The News."
Oklahoma man arrested for shooting at family over drunken game of Monopoly.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11479097/Oklahoma-man-arrested-family-game-Monopoly-got-angry-started-shooting.html

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Wednesday (Review): NAPODPOMO Day 28

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:40:55 GMT

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I Had Trouble In Getting To Solla Sollew: NAPODPOMO Day 27

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:32:28 GMT

For Day 27 of NAPODPOMO I am reading a book that holds a very special place in my heart, "I Had Trouble In Getting To Solla Sollew" by Dr. Seuss.

I actually have a quote from this book tattooed on my side inspired by a major trauma that I experienced many years ago.
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Hot Dog Turf War: NAPODPOMO Day 26

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 08:48:35 GMT

Day 26 of NAPODPOMO brings the long awaited return of "Bullshit From The News." Today I bring to you the tale of a stabbing over hotdog vendor turf outside a San Diego ballpark.

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The Oregon Trail: NAPODPOMO Day 25

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:41:35 GMT

Sooooo that sinus infection hasn't gotten any better. As such I had to stay home from work today. But on the plus side, my wife and I got to check out the new remake of "The Oregon Trail" that just dropped on the Nintendo Switch. I'll just say it now, they managed to find the perfect balance between nostalgic and modern styles with this game.

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Happy Thanksgiving: NAPODPOMO Day 24

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:35:13 GMT

I know I promised to read "The Stinky Cheese Man" today, but unfortunately I got hit with a Thanksgiving sinus infection. So instead, I just want to say thank you to each and every one of you out there listening to me and my randomness, especially through all of NAPODPOMO.

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Goodnight Moon: NAPODPOMO Day 23

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:02:50 GMT

Since I read a more adult bedtime story earlier this week, for Day 23 of NAPODPOMO I'm reading, the more traditional classic bedtime story, "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown.

Music: Relaxing Dreams by MusicLFiles
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Unnecessarily Productive: NAPODPOMO Day 22

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:34:28 GMT

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Ramble Session: NAPODPOMO Day 21

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:35:20 GMT

In 21 days of NAPODPOMO I haven't really had any really random rambling days. I end up giving a rundown of my Thanksgiving menu, and spin the death of Power Rangers actor, Jason David Frank, into a secondary ramble about you the fans and my commitment to getting this show back on a regular schedule.

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Go The F*ck To Sleep: NAPODPOMO Day 20

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:37:04 GMT

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Garden Update 2: NAPODPOMO Day 19

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:52:49 GMT

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"The Very Thirsty Vampire" : NAPODPOMO Day 18

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:44:55 GMT

For day 18 of NAPODPOMO I am reading "The Very Thirsty Vampire" by Michael Teitelbaum.

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I Can't Believe I've Made It This Far: NAPODPOMO Day 17

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:12:13 GMT

It's day 17 of NAPODPOMO and I honestly can't believe I've made it this far. I think this is the longest I've gone without breaking the streak for NAPODPOMO in all the years I've tried. So here's an update on what I'm planning for the last two weeks of this challenge.

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Yoshi's Crafted World Review: NAPODPOMO Day 16

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:56:45 GMT

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Family Game Time: NAPODPOMO Day 15

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:55:40 GMT

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Mario + Rabbids: NAPODPOMO Day 14

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:48:18 GMT

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Farewell Childhood Heroes: NAPODPOMO Day 13

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:41:27 GMT

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Homeward Bound: NAPODPOMO Day 12

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:57:22 GMT

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We Figured It Out :NAPODPOMO Day 11

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 10:07:12 GMT

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Oogie Boogie Bash: NAPODPOMO Day 10

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 23:00:52 GMT

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Our Day At Disneyland: NAPODPOMO Day 9

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:13:13 GMT

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On the Road to Disney: NAPODPOMO Day 8

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 22:41:42 GMT

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How'd We Go To Disney: NAPODPOMO Day7

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:57:53 GMT

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Talking Trash: NAPODPOMO Day 6

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:06:21 GMT

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Work, Work, Work: NAPODPOMO Day 5

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 18:49:32 GMT

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Garden Update: Day 4 NAPODPOMO

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 23:28:25 GMT

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Day 3 Is For Rest: NAPODPOMO 2022

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:11:27 GMT

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City Slickers: NAPODPOMO Day 2

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:49:15 GMT

Today I watched the classic Billy Crystal movie, City Slickers for the first time in at least 10 years. It really takes me back to my childhood. Easily one of my all time favorite movies.
Check it out on Netflix.

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Intro To NAPODPOMO 2022

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 19:04:45 GMT

I've been out for a while and I'm using national podcast post month to try and jump back into the podcast.
Full transparency, I'm doing all of these raw straight to my phone with no editing or post production and improvised music cues.
The plan is to just do a quick in and out story every day to get back into the groove of podcasting and to not take up too much of your valuable time.

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Snowballing From Monsoons to Letterkenny and Back Again: ODO 224

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 08:00:08 GMT

The snowball that is my train of thought is all over the place this week.
Why is it I keep starting off by talking about the weather? Of course, this rolls into a little chat about the side effects of having such an active monsoon season, like my yard getting overgrown and the damage on our local tree population. Naturally, this rolls into garden talk and about how it's almost September and that it's been nearly a year with my truck and we're still working on getting things fixed to get it legal in this state. Talk of fixing the truck then turns to why our garage renovations have been delayed and how my wife keeps buying hanging racks for me to install in the garage. With one of those shelf purchases she also bought me my very first KitchenAid stand mixer, which of course gets me talking about pizza and baking cookies.
Then the snowball starts rolling back into the garage renovations and about tools for doing it, but that is dependent on getting the truck fixed so I can finish clearing it all out. But first things first, I have to get the back yard cleaned up so I can start planting my fall garden.

In a modified "Recommended Listening" segment, I talk about some TV that I've been watching lately including "Harley Quinn" on HBO Max and Letterkenny on Hulu.
I've also recently checked out the new podcast from, friend of the show, Paul Csomo, "Avast." If you are familiar with the "Varmints" podcast, imagine that style but talking about pirates. There aren't a lot of episodes yet, so I will reserve a full review for later.

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Monsoons, Medals, and Old House Memories: ODO 223

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:17:06 GMT

After the topic of my truck dying leads to a longer than expected chat about the weather, namely the recent monsoon storms. I've got an update on how my boys did at the ATA Taekwondo World Championships. Later on, I get into my recent feelings of nostalgia over a home from my childhood and how I hold a completely unjustified sense of ownership over it.

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Is Anybody There? : ODO 222

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:36:57 GMT

It's been 5 months since I've been able to sit down behind the mic. So naturally I ramble on about all of the why's. Then get into a mini rant about comedy, I graze over a few things that have happened in the last few months, and I challenge YOU to keep me to my word to be back again next week to talk about the World Taekwondo Championships.

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Working With My Hands: ODO 221

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:53:43 GMT

This week inadvertently became all about working with my hands. From fixing up my late father-in-law's truck, to working in the garden, to my many years of cooking, and even to some degree podcast editing I come to realize that I really just like working with my hands.

If you want to buy some Glass Gem Corn cobs or corn seed, reach out to me in any of the methods below.

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Popcorn, Potato Attacks, and Pastry Competition: ODO 220

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:04:09 GMT

I'm back from my unplanned annual holiday break and I'm going to try to get back into the old swing of things. More gardening stories, more rants, new movie/ TV/ podcast recommendations, and the return of BS From The News and the Jackass of the Week.

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-BS From The News-

-Man Beaten With Frying Pan After Refusing Potatoes
https://www.kbtx.com/2022/01/27/man-beaten-with-metal-skillet-after-declining-an-offer-potatoes-police-say/

-Olympics Considering Pillow Fighting In The Pentathalon.
https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1118481/pillow-fighting-modern-pentathlon-games

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-
Former Bank CEO Claims $280,000 Spent At Strip Clubs Was Business Expense
https://vancouversun.com/news/world/former-banking-ceo-says-220000-spent-at-strip-clubs-a-business-expense/wcm/f9a0638f-1112-4add-86b7-f3b2d96d6c95

-TV Recommendation-
School Of Chocolate (Netflix)
https://www.netflix.com/title/81207686

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My Harrowing Tale Of Interstate Travel: ODO 219

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:12:52 GMT

Last weekend I had the opportunity to go on a little solo trip back to Texas to retrieve my late father in-law's truck along with some assorted other items. The drive back home could have gone a little smoother...

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French Fried Vodka & (Fall) Spring Cleaning: ODO 218

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:01:03 GMT

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This week we started the daunting task of deep cleaning our entire house. Can you tell I'm excited? In the news, I've got a very unlucky fisherman, and a brand new vodka from a rather unusual source. Plus, a full update on our fall/winter garden.

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Another ER Trip and An Unfortunate Paranormal Activity: ODO 217

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 09:57:41 GMT

When it rains it pours. Barely 2 days after getting home from the hospital from our last adventure, I had to rush our dog to the emergency vet, not once but twice in two days.
I also offer my less than stellar thoughts on "Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin" on Paramount+.

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One Long Trip To The Hospital: ODO 216

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 06:45:49 GMT

No news this week. Just telling the long complicated story of how my son broke his arm this week and the days long process of getting him patched up. From a tumble in taekwondo class, to visiting two separate emergency rooms, to finally needing surgery to get everything put back together, it was a very long couple of days.

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Lost In The Woods: ODO 215

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 10:05:40 GMT

Another week of sounding different, but this time I think it's from my new allergy meds. And in typical "me" style, I have a really long meandering story about our latest camping trip, getting lost hiking multiple times, and being sick that technically does relate to that first point. Speaking of lost in the woods, my one news story is about a criminal who did just that, and ended up needing a police rescue.

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Too Much Talk About Genitals: ODO 214

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:16:36 GMT

This week is a weird one. I'm not gonna lie. After some health talk, I get into our recent TV habits, including the new Hulu series "Only Murders In The Building." I give a brief garden update, and a heads up on our upcoming fall camping trip. Then the news takes an unexpected turn into the world of genital manipulation and I just can't seem to escape. Not even when I get into how Skrillex's music can repel mosquitos. Did I mention it got weird? I'm pretty sure I mentioned it got weird...

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Singin' In The Car Voice: ODO 213

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:43:21 GMT

I'm sounding a little different this week on account of spending my drive home from work singing my head off to "The Commitments" soundtrack. I expand on a blog post I wrote this week about my difficulty recording the podcast recently. Plus, a return of the news featuring a suspicious social media post and a crafty artist. And a big announcement about myself and the next season of "The Rise Of King Asilas."

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A Trip To The Theater and Other ODO Type Randomness: ODO 212

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:12:04 GMT

I discuss the installation of our new solar panel system, provide a garden update including another round trimming the mesquite, I give my super lazy fried chicken recipe, and share my feelings after seeing Hamilton! live.

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Iced Coffee, Alfredo, and More Dental Drama: ODO 211

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:53:40 GMT

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-Another one of my boys knocked out a couple of his teeth. At least they were baby teeth this time.
-My garden is pretty empty other than a mantis that I relocated to my strawberry patch.
-And I give you a couple really simple recipes for caramel iced coffee, and my grilled chicken alfredo.

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Stuck In School Traffic: ODO 210

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:44:35 GMT

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The boys are back to school, and to say that after school traffic was a nightmare is being disrespectful to nightmares.
Also, I recently purchased "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild" and holy crap this game is amazing.

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Summer Vacation 2021: ODO 209

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:45:03 GMT

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I'm back from our annual road trip to visit our Texas family, and here's how things went.

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Work Work Work... :ODO 208

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 10:14:41 GMT

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It's been a few weeks, but I'm back. What have I been doing this whole time? Working mostly. Lots of looooonnnnng nights at work. And I got some new toys to "play" with including a steam cleaner, a wood chipper, and a pressure washer. But even with that stuff, it's still really just one form of work or another.

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Sorry If I Broke Your Brain: ODO 207

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:42:18 GMT

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I don't even know what happened this week.
I started out talking about my boys being in Summer school and playing games. I sidetracked into playing sports in school when I was a kid. Veered into teaching my boys taekwondo. I also taught them about how mosquitos spread malaria via a very odd ice cream metaphor. I realized that beyond potty training, nobody teaches you squat about parenting. And I think I landed on an existential crisis. I'm sorry if I broke your brain too trying to follow this.

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Counterfeit Vaseline and Llama Marshmallows: ODO 206

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:02:08 GMT

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A week full of silliness. We've got weaponized pizza, counterfeit vaseline, and llama shaped marshmallows. Also, big surprise, Nestle food isn't very healthy.

-Counterfeit Vaseline In Dubai
https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-customs-foil-bid-to-smuggle-fake-vaseline-worth-dh400000-1.79303481

-Florida Man Assaults Daughter With Pizza
https://www.folkspaper.com/topic/florida-man-arrested-after-allegedly-attacking-his-adult-daughter-with-pizza-5708544886177792.html

-Internal Memo Says Most Nestle Food Isn't Healthy
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/nestl%C3%A9-document-says-majority-of-its-food-portfolio-is-unhealthy/46664032

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ADHD Gardening Moments: ODO 205

Thu, 27 May 2021 21:46:38 GMT

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This week I have a, longer than planned, garden update, a mini rant about "autism" and "ADHD being umbrella terms, and a landscaping whoopsie that is a result of my own ADHD tendencies.
Plus, I pontificate on the lurking thoughts about quitting this show in order to start any number of other podcast ideas. And in an impromptu podcast recommendation,
And I briefly discuss "Succotash: The Comedy Soundcast Soundcast." https://succotash.libsyn.com/

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A Little Show About Little Things: ODO 204

Thu, 13 May 2021 22:19:42 GMT

I'm a little lower energy this week. Just a bit tired so I keep things short for once. But "holy mashed potatoes Batman!" I actually have a general theme this week. It's all about the little things that have dominated my life this week. Starting with flowers on my pumpkins and watermelons going into my very first successfully grown potatoes, and ending with our new kitten.
A little show full of little things

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ODO 203: How Did I Even Get Here?

Thu, 06 May 2021 20:01:10 GMT

It's another one of those, train of thought falling off the tracks, kind of weeks.
What I can tell you is that my brain goes all over the place with topics and thoughts. What I can't tell you is how exactly I got from where I started to where I ended up. I know I talked about fixing up my office and my wife's job. Somehow I got into the various responsibilities of my pets. I think I touch on my content production schedule, my existence as a walking series of contradictions, and something about my "regular" job.
I know there's more in there, and I know there is some sort of logical thread that strings point A to point Q somehow, but I can't tell you what that is in a logical fashion.
It's just another silly night for my brain. But I'm pretty sure I've mentioned the tagline for this podcast is "Normal is not my specialty." Just saying...

Also, I was featured on episode 250 of the "Succotash" podcast.
"Celebrating 10 years this year, Succotash, the Comedy Soundcast Soundcast, was launched with the idea of promoting comedy soundcasts in what was then a marketplace still trying to find its way. By featuring short clips of shows being produced by funny folks both known and unknown, we like to feel that we maybe had a little tiny, eeny weeny, itsy bitsy bit to do with helping to ignite the torch of soundcasts across the globe! (But then we've always had a rather high opinion of ourselves...)"

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Peak Adulting and Nick Jr Nostalgia: ODO 202

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:42:18 GMT

It's another silly brain week. But this week I came to the realization that I may have reached peak adulting. Honestly I may be a little too excited about my new rake and my wife's new office chair. We also spent most of the week binging and introducing our boys to the Nickelodeon shows of our childhood via the new Paramount+ streaming service. I've gotta admit that I get a bit defensive of my TV nostalgia after a bit. But I stand by all of it.

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School Days and An Earth Shaking Gender Reveal: ODO 201

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:28:12 GMT

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I'm feeling a little silly this week. I don't know why, but I was just in a giggly mood through this whole episode. Maybe it was the long night. Maybe it was the instant coffee at 3 am. I was just in a goofy mood. So try as I might to talk about the boys going back to on-campus school, I just tangented all over the place. Badass grilled cheese, sibling rivalry, Queen Elizabeth, and other random brain farts. As well as a return of "BS From the News" with a pirate Airbnb, a divorce over penis size, and another catastrophic gender reveal. Enjoy!

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ODO 200: Weird Ass Q&A

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:00:05 GMT

It's Episode 200!!! I can't believe I actually made it this far. I want to thank each and every one of you who has listened over the last 5+ years that got me to this point.

And a very special thank you to those of you who sent in questions for my 200th episode Q&A: Kate- from Ignorance Was Bliss, Heather- from Just Heather's and Not Just Heather's and Sunshine and Powercuts, Coach Raevyn- from Strength Love Metal, Listener Allie - from the Oddballs facebook group, and Superfan Tori- the only person to actually use the ODO text line. You all are wonderful.

You can check out my youtube channel at https://odddadoutpodcast.com/youtube to see my gardening video. And please hit me up with your suggestions on what kinds of videos you'd like to see me do.
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Worst Foot Forward Ep 201: Carl Donnelly - World's Worst Coffee (Operation Switcheroo 2021)

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:48:57 GMT

This week, the show has been taken over by the podcast “Worst Foot Forward” as part of Operation Switcheroo. Find them at https://worstfootforward.libsyn.com/ and on Twitter at @WorstFoot or email worstfootforwardpodcast@gmail.com.

"An encyclopaedia of heroic failure Join Ben Van der Velde, Barry McStay and their guests as they brandish their wooden spoons of destiny and celebrate the losers, heroic failures and spectacular mis-steps that pockmark human endeavour. If you ever want to feel better about your progress in life, take a listen and enjoy a lovely schadenfreude bubble bath."

Worst Foot Forward Ep 201: Carl Donnelly – World’s Worst Coffee

This week’s episode is going to gently percolate into your ears over several hours, but only after passing through the digestive system of both Ben and Barry. Joined by one of the finest stand-ups on the British circuit and self-confessed coffee snob Carl Donnelly (as well as fastidious father and son Patreon judging team David and Tyler), we enjoy tales of furious Ottoman emperors, how the CIA enjoy their coffee and the hollow depths of Melbourne hipster coffee culture

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Weekend At Patagonia's: ODO 199

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:08:55 GMT

For the sake of trying my best to focus on something, This week is all about our latest experience in mini-vacationing. We took a little spring break trip to a cabin at the Patagonia Lake State Park. Long story short, it was a gorgeous view of a beautiful lake in southern Arizona with hiking trails, lots of birdwatching, and lots of campfire cooking. It was also freezing balls, windy as hell, and I was constantly being dragged around by an annoyingly curious husky. Oh yeah, and there were wild cows.
Plus an update on some format changes I'm considering, and a reminder to get me your questions for my attempted episode 200 Q&A. If you don't give me your Q's, I can't give you any A's!!

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Karate and Carrots: ODO 198

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:00:12 GMT

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After a bit of a giggle fit and some philosophizing over the relationship dynamic between children- their teachers- and their parents, I get into our latest endeavor with Charlie, martial arts. Then, an update on the garden as we try to figure out how we're going to plant our spring vegetables when half of our winter crops still aren't ready to harvest. And I reach out for your questions for a potential episode 200 Livestream Q&A.

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Third Time's The Charm: ODO 197

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:55:54 GMT

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After a few abandoned attempts at this episode, I give a much shorter rundown of my experience getting Covid. I throw in an impromptu "What Adam's Listening To" about "Less Is Morgue." I plead for your podcast suggestions. And I finally give you my formal review of "The Unwritable Rant."

Less Is Morgue
https://lessismorgue.com/

"The Unwritable Rant"
https://theunwritablerant.com/
https://www.youtube.com/juliettemiranda

The “Unwritable Rant” is a monologue style, semi-autobiographical, storytelling show, hosted by author, Juliette Miranda. Every Sunday, Juliette cracks open a bottle of her favorite liquor and shares the many many many… tales of often alcohol infused crazy that just seem to encompass her entire existence. Whether it’s the trail of questionable musicians she’s dated, her mom the witch and dad the physicist (explain that one to me,) or her zany cast of friends, Juliette’s pool of WTF stories runeth over.

Earlier episodes also began with a sampling and review of different whiskies. Although I am not much of a drinker, I will say her descriptions of the flavor notes of bourbons made me really consider trying them. If only to understand what the hell she was talking about.

It’s just good dirty drunken fun
Look, if you can’t handle dirty words or mature content, this podcast is not for you. And obviously it is NOT family friendly. But if you don’t mind some foul-mouthed tales of sex, drugs, and rock and roll, I guarantee you will enjoy this show. Between the crazy characters, the ridiculous situations, the emotional swings, and the overall good vibes in the stories, there’s no reason not to listen to this show, unless of course you’re a prude. As much as I like the whiskey reviews and interview content as content, I just don’t feel like they necessarily belonged in this podcast with it’s regular stories. Either way, it’s a must listen from me every week. Four stars.

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Braces For A Bug: ODO 196

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:00:12 GMT

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Howdy there Oddballs! I'm gonna try my best this week to try and keep things to just a couple topics. Whether that actually happens is anyone's guess. On that note, we recently had a major trip to the dentist for one of our little monsters, and the outcome is going to get expensive. Also, I've got my more in depth review of "The Box Of Oddities." And in my new "What's Adam Listening to/ Watching" segement, my wife and I just finished binging the Netflix series, "Bridgerton."

Recommended Listening

The Box of Oddities
https://www.theboxofoddities.com/

The Good:
Excellent Sound Quality
Highly Informative
Well Researched
Wide Variety of Topics
Twice Weekly Releases
Bumpers Don’t Get Stale
Great Chemistry
Authenticity- No Phonies
Damn Funny
Not Above Self-Deprecation

The Bad:
Stories Can Get Graphic
Ad Breaks Can Get Pretty Long
Can Veer Into the Political

The Verdict:
Four Stars
After I was introduced to the Box of Oddities, it quickly became one of my regular “must listen” podcasts. It’s been well established on my own podcast that I love weird stuff, and this show scratches that “weird shit” itch very thoroughly.

Of course, no show is perfect. And no show is for everyone. But also, the subject matter variety in The Box of Oddities is suited to only a certain niche of people. I happen to be that kind of person, but I can also see where it could be very off-putting for some people. The listener base for this show is a bit more narrow than most, but if you are at all the kind of person that appreciates the strange and unusual, you absolutely need to open the lid and peer inside “The Box of Oddities.”

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Lets Finish Catching Up: ODO 195

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:00:17 GMT

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In the last episode I started to talk about all of the things that I've been up to during the hiatus, before getting thumb deep into a bloody mess. This time the plan is to give you the rest of the update that I meant to give last time. And oh boy! Do I have a lot of stuff to share with you! I'm not gonna cover everything right now. We all know that would take hours and I'm completely capable of doing it. Instead, I'll hit some high points, and if you want to hear more about something, you can just let me know.
And finally, an update on how the featured podcast segment is changing, and my first rebooted podcast review feature is going to, my very first audio drama love, "Welcome to Night Vale."

Recommended Listening

Welcome to Night Vale
http://welcometonightvale.com/

"WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE is a twice-monthly podcast in the style of community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, featuring local "weather," news, announcements from the Sheriff's Secret Police, mysterious lights in the night sky, dark hooded figures with unknowable powers, and cultural events."

Pros:
In the early seasons, the story arc that flows through between episodes really adds depth to the world
Excellent writing and character development over the years.
Cecil's voice and narrative style draws you in and makes you trust him, until you learn that he may have a little bit of bias.
The complexity of the story after 8 years of building is amazing. So many things have changed in this world since the first season that it's hardly even the same world anymore. *wink*
The little running gags and dark humor will have you questioning what you just heard while also laughing your head off at the absurdity.
It's got a taste of Lovecraft inspiration, but not directly .
The original musical score by "Disparition" sets the tone perfectly.

Cons:
You really can't just jump in at any time. You've gotta go all the way back to the start.
The "weather" segments are very "hit or miss."
There are way too many ads at the start of each episode. (I know it's shitty to complain about this, but after a while it gets really annoying to listen to.)
The later seasons start dragging out and become difficult to follow.
The main storyline in later seasons is less cohesive. It is obvious in the storytelling when the writers stopped focusing on this show.

In short, I really do love "Welcome to Night Vale." The weirdness of it all is right up my alley. The character and lore development over 8 years is phenomenal. The contrast of the macabre with the humor is perfect. But after 8 years, the writing quality is starting to dip and the stories just aren't as engaging as they were in earlier seasons. Is it still a great podcast? Absolutely. But is it still as great as it once was? Not necessarily.
3 1/2 stars.

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How I Lost My Green Thumb: ODO 194

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:09:51 GMT

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The podcast is getting kind of a reset...

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 02:48:56 GMT

https://odddadoutpodcast.com/reboot

(This is the long version of the blog post linked above and written below.)

Time away to think
Being away from the podcast for these last few months has given me some time to think about what I want to do with things. Honestly, the way the world is right now made me seriously reconsider whether or not I should come back to the podcast at all. In the last year I have struggled a lot with, besides just getting content out, coming up with topics to cover on the show. I haven’t listened to a great number of new podcasts lately to offer many new recommendations. Much like Bandrew Scott from Podcastage, I’ve noticed that it’s become increasingly difficult to avoid political topics when covering any type of news. And when I do find news to cover, I get accused of racism because of the ethnicity of the people in some of the stories.

Just as a tangent: I don’t care if you’re black, white, brown, green, orange, purple, red, yellow, blue, or polka dot. (But for some of those you really may want to seek medical attention.) If you do something seriously humorously dumb, I’m gonna make fun of you. It’s not about YOU it’s about the stupid thing that you did. Next time, don’t inject fruit smoothies into your veins and I won’t make fun of your dumb ass, ok? I’m not going to avoid making fun of someone over their race, the same as in not going to choose to make fun of someone because of their race. And if you think I’m being biased or discriminatory based on the news I cover, that’s your opinion, and you’re free to have it. (Unless you live in one of those places where having the wrong opinion can cost you your job or your life.)

But it’s fun and funny to me pointing out some of the completely idiotic things that people do sometimes, and it’s something I intend to continue doing for as long as I can still find news stories of people being jackasses.

Things were getting stale

Honestly, I feel like, in 2020 the show got stale. I covered less news. I featured fewer podcasts. There were next to no guests all year. And, I really didn’t have much to talk about besides home schooling through Covid and gardening.

I don’t really feel like most of the episodes of this year were very good. To tell you the truth, one of my favorite episodes this year was my mini bonus episode for International Podcast Day. Hearing all the podcasting stories from people was just fun. But for most of the year, I was just too tired and stressed to give the show the attention it needed to be entertaining. I neglected the news and the recommended listening segments in favor of just long ramble sessions, and I made no effort to secure my previously regular guest conversations.

Starting fresh while keeping things the same
I don’t have a date yet for when the podcast will be back. But I can say that while some things will be changing, the core of the show will stay the same.

I’ve been working on creating a new original theme for the show. If you’re a long time listener, you’ll have figured out that I like to tinker with different creative outlets. Recently I’ve been trying my hand at making music. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years, but have never really tried writing my own music, so this is both exciting and super scary.

Along with the new theme, I’m intending to create new bumpers for the different segments of the show.

At the same time, I’m planning on keeping the same core segments of the show. I’ll be working harder to ensure that every episode has a podcast review/recommendation and at least one news story to make fun of. Although I’m probably going to drop the jackass of the week title. And of course I will still have my personal catch up stories and adventures. But I may also start digging into some parenting articles and giving my snarky assessment of them, just to add a little more “Dad” to the show from time to time.

All of those parts are pretty minor, but I’ve saved the most drastic for last.

The big changes

Around the start of the year, I’m going to be doing a kind of purge of the website. Purge may not be the right word exactly. I’m going to do a sort of reset of podcast features and I may be removing and archiving some of the early episodes from before the format was more established.

With the restart I’m going to start my podcast features over from scratch. Over the years, many of the shows I’ve featured have drastically changed, or ended completely, or I simply don’t listen to them anymore. So I want to give a fresh review to many of these shows for those that may not have heard me talk about them before. With that, I’m also planning to start writing out my podcast feature reviews as a separate post on the website for better accessibility. I may also start doing more traditional reviews for shows that I may not be subscribed to personally but were suggested to me. I may even open up things to review submissions from others. There could even be a rating scale… Or not…

Schedule change
The biggest change may or may not be permanent. For the time being, with the relaunch of the show, I am going to be taking the show to a bi-weekly release. This will give me more time to collect news to “discuss” and to write more complete show notes and those new longer podcast reviews. It also will help reduce the stress of having to do all of this while still working and being a father and husband. (That’s gotta come first after all.)

It’s all for the best
Being away this long has been very difficult, both because I miss doing the show but also because it’s made me question whether or not I should bring it back. Ultimately I love this podcast too much to give it up completely, but I had to find a way to continue with it and still maintain my sanity. (Or whatever passes for sanity from me.) I know I need to take it more seriously if I want the show to grow at all. It’s a labor of love, but it’s still a lot of labor. If the show is going to survive, I’ve got to make it work, and right now these changes can make it work better.

So, long story short, the show is coming back with changes and a new schedule that will hopefully make it better for everyone.

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Bonus: International Podcast Day 2020

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 07:00:19 GMT

International Podcast Day is September 30. You can find out more about the full day of livestreams and more at https://internationalpodcastday.com/

This year I reached out to the podcasting community to ask about their favorite thing about podcasting.

Included are clips from Derek Graziano of "Lifeworld" and "Rolling Misadventures"
Tim from "Radio Clash"
Freya from "Your Friend Freya" and "Trashy Romance Pod"
Heather from "Sunshine and Powercuts" and the "Sunshine Summit"

Thank you as always for listening, and if you get the opportunity, tell a podcaster you listen to that you're a fan. Trust me. They'll appreciate it.

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Something's Gotta Give, and I've Only Got One Thing That Can: ODO 193

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 09:25:27 GMT

The situation with “distance learning” and the battle over mine and my wife’s schedules has reached a point that we are having to make serious changes. Because of our separate work schedules, it has been very difficult to balance work and our boys’ school lessons. We are now having to look into changing our work schedules to accommodate it all. Ultimately, the issue lies with the need to supervise our younger boys during their school day, my wife working during school hours, and my graveyard work schedule necessitating me sleeping during the day. There’s only so many hours in a week, and I need all of the ones available to get sleep and take care of home business.

With that, I’ve decided to put the podcast on an indefinite break until a time that I will be able to continue producing it without having to sacrifice my limited sleeping hours and potentially my health.

I know I have said this in the past, even as recently as earlier this year. But under the current circumstances, I simply cannot continue the show. The stress of trying to navigate my children’s education mixed with my already questionable work/life balance just doesn’t leave any room right now for podcasting. I have even had to pass up paid podcast editing opportunities due to the current lack of any time to do so. I have to take some time to try to find a balance, and hopefully, before too long, I’ll be able to come back to the show. Unfortunately, I do not know when/ if that will happen.

I would like to say, thank you for listening. Thank you for your support for the last 5 years. I know there are far more entertaining shows to listen to than my ramble fest, and you are an amazing group of people that have continued to motivate me to keep going for all this time. And you are also the reason that I will do whatever I have to do to figure this out and come back with all of the energy I had before the world turned upside down.

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Is It Friday Yet?: ODO 192

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:51:22 GMT

Kind of a follow up to last week's freak out over the upcoming "distance learning" back to school season, this week I'm talking about how it went and how we addressed that pesky issue of when I'm supposed to sleep.

Side note: With Episode 200 coming up soon, what sort of giveaway would you like this time around? Any ideas for what you'd like me to do for the big show? I honestly have no idea. Maybe another livestream giveaway, if I can swing it...

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I'm Kinda Freakin Out: ODO 191

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 07:00:21 GMT

Long story short: school is starting back up this week for my boys and it's got me a little freaked out, especially for our new Kindergartner. Add that to not knowing how/if I'm going to get any sleep during the boys school days, how/if I'll have time to manage the podcast, and my half-brained idea to start live streaming the podcast and my art. Yeeeeaaahhh I'm kinda freaking out. Did I mention I'm freaking out?

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Almost Kinda Back To School, and Stepping Up My Art: ODO 190

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:00:11 GMT

Our boys have one week left before school starts back up, sort of. And I took a step forward in my "art" by buying a digital drawing tablet. Plus a sneaky little news break and a rundown of the upcoming August 2020 Sunshine Summit.

- News Break-
Two Men Arrested After Vehicle Search Finds Drugs in Bag Marked "Bag Full of Drugs"
https://www.policemag.com/541560/troopers-arrest-men-after-finding-drugs-in-bag-marked-bag-full-of-drugs

Promos:

"Run With Me On This"
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August 2020 Sunshine Summit
https://www.sunshinesummit.live/

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Tales of Corona and Cowdogs: ODO 189

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 07:00:21 GMT

This week I've got a couple stories for you. First off, I got tested for Corona this week. I'm still waiting on the results by the way. That has lead me to part two where I'm spending my evenings reading "Hank The Cowdog" to my boys. Plus, this week's garden update brought to you by Hank himself.

Promos:

Sips, Suds, and Smokes
https://www.sipssudsandsmokes.com/

Your Brain On Facts
http://yourbrainonfacts.com/

Buy the “Your Brain On Facts” Book
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Five Years of Rambling: ODO 188

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:00:07 GMT

July 22nd marks the 5th anniversary of the start of this podcast.

Am I feeling a little nostalgic?

Yes.

Did I do an emotional clip show?

HELL NO!! I AINT GOT TIME FOR THAT SHIT

This is prime rambling random train of thought stuff. From show changes caused by the new recording schedule, to binge watching horror movies, a few semi-reviews of some of our recent watches, a rant about the Halloween films, and an impromptu commercial for the new Dr Pepper with Cream Soda.

After 5 years, 269 total episodes, (188 real ones) and over 20,000 downloads, I just want to say thank you for listening.

"Taste the flavor."

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Brain Scrambles: From Compost to Comedy and a Splash of Woo: ODO 187

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 07:00:19 GMT

Yeeeaaahh... this is one of those, my brain doesn't know how to brain kind of episodes. I just jump all over the place. That's about all I can say. I think I talked about Angry Birds... What was I thinking? Your guess is as good as mine.

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Changing Plans and Changing Podcasts: ODO 186

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 07:00:07 GMT

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Before you freak out at the title, no I’m not changing up this show. At least for the most part. Rather, this week’s Recommended Listening will highlight a few podcasts that have changed since the last time I talked about them. Not much “Florida Man” in this week’s news, but a whole lot of stupid. And we’ve recently had to make a major change in our plans around the house.

Not A Great Time For a Road Trip
If you’ve been listening for the last few weeks, you’d have heard that we’ve been setting up for our annual summer family vacation. Well, under the current circumstances, it’s really not the best for us to take a road trip right now. Long story short, “thanks corona.” Long story slightly longer, we’ve got a lot of family who are pretty high risk, and we don’t want to increase their risk with our road trip germs.

And now for something a little lighter…

The other night, our youngest decided that he didn’t want to eat his dinner. I had made a pot of pinto beans, (because in a quarantine panic we bought a 25 lb bag of them) and he didn’t like them. And rather than throw a tantrum, like a normal child, he decided that he was going to fart to show how mad he was. Unfortunately for him, all of his pushing did not result in a fart, if you know what I mean…

-Recommended Listening-
"The Untold Hour"
https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-untold-hour-1039377

"Brilliant Observations"
https://brilliantobservations.tumblr.com/

"Death Is HIlarious"
https://deathishilarious.com/

-Promos and Links-
Oh No! Lit Class
http://ohnolitclass.com/

The Weekly Cooldown
https://wkcooldown.com/

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Working In The Sun With Florida Man: ODO 185

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 07:00:20 GMT

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This week we’re back to a “normal” show with the tale of my 3 day battle with the sun and the sprinklers. The news is back with 4 “Florida Man” stories from this week, and in Recommended Listening, it’s a new show from a past featured host. It’s time to get up and go jogging with Stacey Frost and “Run With Me On This.”

-Recommended Listening-
Run With Me On This
https://anchor.fm/runwithmeothis/
"Each episode Stacey takes you on a journey to discover an interesting topic. All this is set to a background of upbeat music to keep you running, cycling or swimming. Of course, if you're just sitting in the car you can choose the beat free version for a more relaxing distraction."

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Thornvale
https://www.thornvalepodcast.com/
Oz-9
https://oz-9.com/

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Of Podcasting and Pumpkins: ODO 184

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 07:00:05 GMT

Once again, I try to come back to the show and share my randomness about all things going on in my head. This time around, I explain my office/ recording situation, I get way too excited when I start talking about my gardens, and of course I go on tangent rabbit holes that even get me lost. Just another week with the Odd Dad Out.

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Desks, Distance Learning, and Non-Corona Gardening w/ ReAnna: ODO 183

Wed, 27 May 2020 07:00:13 GMT

I didn't plan it this way, but it's time for the "Guest of The Month!" And because I wasn't planning to record yet, and she was bored, I'm talking to my wife, ReAnna.
(Seriously, recording this was all her idea.)
As much as I love my guest episodes, I'm always excited when my wife wants to sit down and record, because no matter what we're talking about, we're still being silly and giving each other crap the entire time.

This time around we're going deeper into what we've had going on around the house during the age of Corona. We talk more about "distance learning" and just looking forward to school coming back next year. ReAnna shares her college journey from curious history major through theater and now graduating from ASU with an education degree on her way to a Master's in Library Science.

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Driving Home And Other Corona Updates: ODO 182

Sat, 16 May 2020 16:39:42 GMT

I missed you. So I'm driving home from work and talking about what's been up with me during the last two months of Corona. "Distance Learning," working from home, getting new teeth, "vaccine margaritas" and I don't even remember what else. It's just nice to be recording again.

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Viral Homeschooling and Insta-Blockage: ODO 181

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:12:13 GMT

This week I’m catching you up on what’s been going on around here while I’ve been releasing interviews. Long story short, school is closed, we’ve gotta homeschool the boys, ReAnna got sick, and I think we both may have had the corona, but can’t be sure.

Plus, I rant about how Instagram shut down one account and froze another for my editing business, ODO Voice Productions.

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Fun In The Kitchen - Matt Heyman Pt 2: ODO 180

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:12:05 GMT

Livestream For The Cure 4 is May 28th-31st, 2020
All the info is at http://livestreamforthecure.com/

For part 2 of my interview with Matt Heyman of “PreRecorded Live,” it’s all about food. I’m a cook. Matt is a trained chef. We can talk food about as much as we can talking podcasting. As a matter of fact, this half of the conversation is the reason I split it into two episodes in the first place. No trigger warning this week except to say, maybe don’t listen if you’re hungry.
(Psssssttttt…. The rest of the info is the same as part 1)

-Prerecorded Live-
Each Week Matt, Joe, and Becky goof off and geek out on various topics in this ad-lib podcast.
https://prereclive.wixsite.com/podcast/pre-rec-live

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Laughing Through Our Fears- Matt Heyman- Part 1: ODO 179

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:00:09 GMT

For the next two weeks I'll be releasing my "interview" with Matt Heyman from "PreRecorded Live." In part 1 of the interview, we get into a wide range of topics. From general tech, to home improvement, and even to how we would cope with various life changing traumas, including Matt's three brushes with cancer.

This episode actually touches on some heavier topics, namely my personal robbery trauma, Matt's cancer battles, and how we feel we would cope with certain traumatic situations. Of course this is all done with a healthy dose of comedy because that's who we are. We don't get especially serious, but if those types of subjects may bother you, next week will be much lighter. Also, Matt had testicular cancer, sooooo there's lots of ball talk. (Hence the walnuts in the episode art hehe...)

-Prerecorded Live-
Each Week Matt, Joe, and Becky goof off and geek out on various topics in this ad-lib podcast.
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Gluten Free Migraine Meals: ODO 178

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 07:00:02 GMT

This week I start off with a little housekeeping, and I explain why it is I'm moving the show to a Monday release. Long story short, it allows me to pre-record shows and work on getting them finalized over the weekend, which means hopefully having consistent releases.
I also talk about my recent art accident and it's addition to the ODO Merch Shop.

After a break for "Some Kind Of Brown," I get into the main topic: gluten free meal planning by way of my wife's migraine medication. It doesn't sound like two things that are related, but I guarantee you they are. And it has caused us to make some calculated changes in our weekly dinner menu.

-Promo-
"Some Kind Of Brown"
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Laundry Apocalypse w/ Donna From "Broken Compass" Podcast: ODO 177

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:06:29 GMT

It’s guest time again Oddballs. This time I have Donna Johnson from the “Broken Compass” podcast, which is a very new podcast featuring Donna and her best friend Angela talking about, well, all of the things they like to talk about. It’s a little bit true crime, a little bit conspiracies, and a little bit just a couple of moms bullshitting. Like me, Donna is the stay-at-home parent to her two boys, so this conversation gets way into all of the “fun” of being a parent that they just don’t warn you about.

-Donna Johnson-

Donna is the host of the “Broken Compass” podcast and mother to two boys with remarkably similar stories to some of mine. But she’s also had some far more traumatic issues with one of her boys. For more on that, feel free to listen to her appearance on “Ignorance Was Bliss.”
But what I really love about Donna is that she’s a tough, goofy, snarky mom just like me. (By like me, I mean the goofy snarky part not the mom part.) And she has more than her fair share of stories to share. But I’ll warn you here. Don’t piss her off. She’s trained in Jiu Jitsu.

Broken Compass Podcast
https://brokencompasspodcast.podbean.com/

"Two best friends navigate the curious, the depraved and the criminal"

Instagram @BrokenCompassPod
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Broken Compass Podcast Facebook Group
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-Promos-
OZ-9
https://oz-9.com/

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Dental Distress and Gilligan's Island In Space: ODO 176

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 20:07:30 GMT

How was your Valentine's Day? Mine went well enough. That is, until our son knocked one of his teeth out. But that didn't stop us from buying all of the kids bikes only 2 days later. Never mind that none of them knew how to ride one. Speaking of hilarious situations, this week's Recommended Listening feature is going to another sci-fi disaster comedy audio drama. I'm talking about Oz-9.

-Recommended Listening-
OZ-9
https://oz-9.com/
"Spring 2142 and Gated Galaxies has launched its 400 Oz-8000 ships, each carrying 50,000 "resting guests" to, hopefully, a new home on a shiny, brand-new planet. As soon as they find one. IF they find one.
This is the story of one of those ships – the Oz 9 – and its tiny crew of hopeless incompetents. So far, they've been in space half an hour and several hundred people are dead. So... bright future, clearly."
-Promos and Links-
Ignorance Was Bliss
https://iwbpodcast.com/
Varmints
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Practical Valentine's Chores: ODO 175

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:59:50 GMT

It's Valentine's Day! For some it's a time to get romantic and maybe shower your significant other with gifts. For me, it's kinda complicated. First off I have no clue what to get my wife. All of the standard gifts either wont work or are too expensive. That and I'm just too financially practical to justify spending the money for a lot of things.
Then I get into my kids' outright refusal to clean their bedrooms, even to the point of doing other chores that they aren't responsible for, just so they don't have to do the ones that they are.
Finally, another founding member of the Podfix network has announced their ending. We're saying goodbye to "Weird With You."

-Recommended Listening-
Weird With You
https://soundcloud.com/weirdwithyou
This week "Weird With You" announced that they would be ending their show after episode 180. Life just got to be too much work to juggle with a podcast. So farewell Weird With You. It's been a ton of laughs.

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Gravity Beard
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Strength, Fiends, Landscaping: ODO 174

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:08:30 GMT

Continuing the saga of my back yard, this week I finally got a landscaper hired. I also give a little insight into why the show has been so inconsistent for the last few weeks. And I swear it’s not an ad, but I talk about finally getting sucked into playing “Best Fiends.” Finally, in the return of Recommended Listening, I’m talking music, fitness, and philosophy in this week’s feature: “Strength, Love Metal.”

-Recommended Listening-
Strength, Love, Metal
https://linktr.ee/StrengthLoveMetal
"Retired roller derby athlete, Crossfit coach, and lifelong metalhead, MG “Raevyn” Vanover talks all things fitness, metal, and harnessing elements of both in and out of the gym. Be strong, love hard, live metal!"

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https://bestfiends.com/

Thornvale
https://www.thornvalepodcast.com/

Two Peas On A Podcast
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Robot Sharks and Ceiling Fans: ODO 173

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 20:08:31 GMT

This week, I decided to flex my daddy DIY skills and install a few ceiling fans in the house. Unfortunately I've never actually done it before, and my arms are sore AF. Ironically, while I'm being so productive in one way, I'm also being lazy because we just bought a robot vacuum.

Updates:
I’ve decided to keep the podcast at it’s current home of odddadoutpodcast.com. That’s mostly because I’m pretty sure changing it will break every link I’ve shared for the show in the last 2 years.

Odddadout.com will eventually get built into a home page for all of my various endeavors under the ODO brand. (Excuse me I think I just threw up in my mouth a bit.) This will obviously include the podcast, but also podcast editing at ODO Voice Productions, voice acting, audiobook narration and all that fun stuff I do.

For the time being, I am going to drop the “BS From The News” segment from the show. Among other reasons, it is the one part of the show that causes me the most stress and work. I’ve also gotten some feedback regarding how I cover some things and, as much as I’m kind of an asshole, I’m not that kind of asshole.

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That's An Interesting Name: ODO 172

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:47:06 GMT

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This week: Subaru "FUCKS" up, vagina candles from GOOP, and why you really need to cook your food thoroughly. Plus, updates on the new house, and a possible change for guests and recommendations. And a super special announcement at the end of the show

-BS From The News-
-Subaru Doesn’t Pay Any Attention To Acronym For Show Car
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/subaru-forester-ultimate-customised-kit-172000530.html%MCEPASTEBIN%

Gwyneth Paltrow’s “Goop” Sells Out Of Vagina Scented Candle
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/gwyneth-paltrows-goop-vagina-scented-candle%MCEPASTEBIN%

-Jackass Of The Week-
Chinese Man Eats Undercooked Pork, Ends Up With Brain Worms
https://www.jojostories.com/health/man-eats-undercooked-pork-then-doctors-show-him-something-moving-inside-his-brain/

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The Wheel Weaves- https://thewheelweavespodcast.libsyn.com/
Duck In Games- https://duckracy.com/podcast/
Cast Junkie- http://www.castjunkie.com/

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Moving Break Over, Welcome to 2020!! ODO 171

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:35:32 GMT

After a completely unintended hiatus, I'm back! Welcome to 2020!! I've got an update on the move to our new home. I give a kind of loose tour of what's kept me away. There's some excitement over my new office. And I give some insight into what I want to do with the show and more in 2020.

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Friends From Down Under w/ Paul Przytula From the Countdown Podcast: ODO 170

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:39:37 GMT

*Sorry about the delay folks. Moving is a pain
This week I have my conversation with Paul Przytula from "the Countdown Movie and TV Reviews) podcast. This was originally recorded as part of NAPODPOMO, but I just got too busy to put it together. I'm not gonna lie, I do way too much of the talking in this episode. This is a prime example of why I should have talking points for guests, if only to shut myself up. I need to get Paul back on sometime so I can do less of the talking. Either way, enjoy!

Paul Przytula

Paul hails from Perth, Australia and co-hosts “the Countdown Movie and TV Reviews” podcast with school friend Wayne Aroozoo. You could call Paul the “straight man” in the team, as he is usually the more level headed one. This may be because of his day job as a mental health professional, or just because he’s really just that cool.

Countdown Movie And TV Review
https://thecountdownpc.podbean.com/
The Countdown is a weekly comedic podcast from Australia in which two massive film buffs countdown a topic in order of awesomeness from 10-1 while picking apart the other’s list. They do this with a heaping helping of snark and a whole new vocabulary of profanity. To call this show NSFW is the understatement of a lifetime. And it’s that much funnier for it.

Paul Recommends
Epic Film Guys
http://www.epicfilmguys.com/

The Epic Film Guys have been dishing heaps of comedy and film your way since 2014! You want our take on the latest in movie news? In-depth discussions on your favorite films? Unfiltered, unbiased opinions and sometimes rants? You’ve come to the right place.

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Voicemails and NAPODPOMO Failure: ODO 169

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:07:23 GMT

For the first show out of NAPODPOMO, I'm talking about why it was I failed that challenge this year and playing some voicemails that I got during the month of podcasting.

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Najee "Kamijace" Walker- "The Weekly Cooldown" NAPODPOMO- Ep 22

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:00:08 GMT

Today's NAPODPOMO guest has got to have one of the smoothest voices in all of gaming news. I have Najee "Kamijace" Walker from "The Weekly Cooldown" with me to go through those pesky questions I had.

The Weekly Cooldown
https://wkcooldown.com/

Najee Recommends:

Comedy Bang Bang
https://www.earwolf.com/show/comedy-bang-bang/

Hello From The Magic Tavern
https://hellofromthemagictavern.com/

Superego
http://www.gosuperego.com/

The Daily
https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily

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Day 25- I Don't Think I'm Hitting 30: NAPODPOMO- Ep 21

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 20:35:30 GMT

So it’s day 25 of NAPODPOMO and I am at episode 21. In so many words, I don’t think I’m making it to 30 this year.

This whole adventure of NAPODPOMO is a beast to pull off. In the past I’ve been able to just knock out episodes quickly on a whim. But this year I got the idea in my head to do a bunch of interviews. And then the opportunity came up to buy a house. And I was stupid and didn’t edit any of the interviews as I went, so I’ve still got a bunch of long ones to do by this saturday for the finale. And I’ve still got work, and podcast editing work, and kids, and packing, and oh yeah Thanksgiving!

Honestly, I was just too ambitious with it this year. I’ll try again next year because I’m still crazy. But I’m not about to try doing a ton of interviews unless I can keep them stupid short.

And now, back to work…

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Chris Osborne- Play Comics: NAPODPOMO- Ep 20

Sat, 23 Nov 2019 20:15:02 GMT

For Episode 20 of NAPODPOMO I have another podcaster friend on. This time it's Chris Osborne from "Play Comics."

(Links to come)

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Disney + Is Sweet Nostalgia Overload: NAPODPOMO- Ep 19

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 17:29:07 GMT

On this 19th episode of my NAPODPOMO challenge, I'm gonna be more normal than usual. That's because, like everyone else who grew up in the 90's, I'm kinda hooked on Disney +. (Totally not sponsored, just way nostalgic.)

https://www.disneyplus.com/

I'm not gonna go too deep into this here. If you grew up with any kind of Disney movies or cartoons, or you're a fan of the Marvel and Star Wars movies and cartoons, you'll like Disney +. And you know what? It's cheaper than all of the other services. Again, I'm not being paid to say this, but you should probably sign up.

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"Death By Manure" BS From The News: NAPODPOMO- Ep 18

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:08:22 GMT

In this installment of BS From The News, I have a woman in India who was voluntarily buried in cow manure. I think the title tells you how this story ends.

Woman Dies After Being Buried In Manure To Cure Snake Bite.
https://www.elitereaders.com/woman-dies-suffocation-after-being-buried-alive-in-cow-manure-to-treat-snake-bite/

A woman in India suffocated to death after she was buried alive in a pile of cow manure. The treatment was intended to cure a suspected king cobra bite.

I have to ask, why not just bury the area that’s infected, and not her entire body from head to toe?

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I Have A 6 Year-Old, Again: NAPODPOMO- Ep 17

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 20:46:39 GMT

Today for NAPODPOMO we celebrate the birth of my 3rd son. No, I didn't just have another kid. And for reference, I have 4. No, today little monster number 3 turned 6. And, apparently he already has plans for what we're doing to celebrate.

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I Got A Voicemail: NAPODPOMO- Ep 16

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:15:26 GMT

Today for Ep 16 of NAPODPOMO I decided that after 4 years of doing this that I need a voicemail line.
You can now ask me a question or just leave a message for me at ‪(516) 636-7631‬. That's (516) ODO-POD-1

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"Meth: We're On It"- BS From The News: NAPODPOMO- Ep 15

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 23:00:16 GMT

We're in the news for episode 15 of NAPODPOMO 2019. This time, the South Dakota governor launched a new anti-drug campaign that reeeeeeallly needed to go through a proofreader beforehand.

South Dakota launches New Anti-Drug Slogan, "Meth: We're on It"
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/11/19/meth-were-it-south-dakota-campaign-working-kristi-noem-says/4236383002/

The state of South Dakota launched a new ad campaign to raise awareness about the state's increasing meth problem. The problem is, the phrasing of the new slogan, "Meth: we're on it" can be easily misinterpreted. It doesn't help that the new ads have people saying "I'm on meth" rather than saying "we're on it."
The governor says that the point of the campaign is to raise awareness. And considering that the ads have gone viral, I'd say it's done it's job in that way.
After all, there's no such thing as bad press.

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Have I Mentioned I Do Voices? NAPODPOMO- Ep 14

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:13:55 GMT

For Ep 14 of NAPODPOMO 2019, I'm gonna be doing a little shilling for another podcast that I've gotten to be part of. I'm talking about my most recent role on 2000 DC.

2000 DC- A Sitcom Podcast
http://sitpod2000dc.podbean.com/

2000 DC is a satirical sitcom podcast.
Follow Alex and Dimitri as they move into Washington DC and face issues of the modern world.

S2E06 - The Mugging
https://sitpod2000dc.podbean.com/e/s2e06-the-mugging/

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**Natalie Evans- "Some Kind Of Brown" NAPODPOMO- Ep 13

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 01:50:39 GMT

Sorry, the originally posted episode had errors. This one is correct.
For episode 13 of NAPODPOMO I have the silly, sweet, and little bit creepy, Natalie Evans from "Some Kind Of Brown" and " A Girl and Her Horror." This was supposed to be one of the more formal interviews, but we were having so much fun I kinda just gave up on the questions for the most part.

Some Kind Of Brown
https://linktr.ee/somekindofbrown

A Girl And Her Horror
https://linktr.ee/agirlandherhorror

Wine & Crime
https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/

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Kate Wallinga- Ignorance Is Bliss: NAPODPOMO -Ep 12

Sat, 16 Nov 2019 17:00:21 GMT

Today's NAPODPOMO gift is my more formal chat with Kate Wallinga from "Ignorance Is Bliss" and "Lifeworld." This is actually the conversation that we originally sat down to have back in September that turned into my October guest of the month episode. That being said, if you've listened to that, you may notice some overlapping beats.

Ignorance Was Bliss
https://iwbpodcast.com/

Lifeworld
http://lifeworld.podbean.com/

Criminal
https://thisiscriminal.com/

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Checkin' In With Csomo- Recommended Listening: NAPODPOMO- EP 11

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 21:07:26 GMT

For Ep 11 of NAPODPOMO, it’s Follow Friday (#FF) on Twitter and that makes it the perfect time for a Recommended Listening. In honor of National Podcast Post Month, I’m sharing the NAPODPOMO show created by podcast buddy Paul Csomo. We’re “Checkin’ In With Csomo.“

Checkin’ In With Csomo
https://anchor.fm/paul-csomo
“Checkin’ In With Csomo” is a daily, short form show from the mind of Paul Csomo of the Varmints podcast. It very simply gives a more in depth look at the “Florida Man” behind the award winning podcast about animals. Whether it’s answering questions about difficult decisions, or about why he hates Reba McIntyre, it’s really neat getting to learn more about the most name dropped man in indie podcasting.

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I Went To The Grand Canyon: NAPODPOMO- Ep 10

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 23:00:17 GMT

In part 10 of my NAPODPOMO journey I'm getting to my work trip to the Grand Canyon this past weekend. I had originally planned to talk more about the details of the trip, but I realized that nothing really happened. We went up for work. We visited the Grand Canyon as part of it. But I do really love the environment of Arizona. I can go on about that almost as much as I can talk about podcasting.

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Apple Card Sexist? BS From The News: NAPODPOMO- Ep 9

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 21:06:03 GMT

Episode 9 of NAPODPOMO brings us another WTF piece of “BS From The News.” This time it looks like the new Apple credit card may be sexist.

New Apple Credit Card Giving Lower Credit Limits To Women
https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/10/business/goldman-sachs-apple-card-discrimination/index.html
Recently, Apple launched a credit card through Goldman Sachs that claimed would offer credit to many who would not be able to qualify with other cards. But shortly after it’s launch, complaints started appearing on social media claiming that women were offered substantially lower credit limits than their husbands, even when they themselves had better credit worthiness.
One of the people that complained was, Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak. He claimed in tweets that he was offered 10 times the credit limit that his wife was, even though they share all of the same income and assets.

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I Can't Feel My Arms: NAPODPOMO- Ep 8

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:08:49 GMT

Buying a house is kind of a pain in the ass. Even more, packing up our stuff is a pain in the everything else. Since it is a federal holiday, my wife and all of the boys were out of school for Veteran's Day. So, we used the day to clean/ sort/ and pack up everything in the garage.
Also, I know I am 4 episodes behind on my 30 episodes in 30 days. I will have a few news episodes that will be popping up in the coming weeks to catch up. Stay tuned.

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A Funny Thing Happened While Shaving Today: NAPODPOMO- Day 7

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 22:50:14 GMT

For day 7 of NAPODPOMO I am going back to my dental situation. I discovered something funny today. I can't hold my breath in my cheeks...

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We're Buying A House: NAPODPOMO- Day 6

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:03:20 GMT

It's day 6 of NAPODPOMO, and I'll just cut right to the chase. The reason I didn't release an episode on Monday the 4th was because last week we began the process of buying a home. After a post-Halloween visit to a new housing community going up nearby, my wife made the executive decision to pull the trigger on attempting to buy our first house. So now, we're all sorts of busy.

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Popeye's Chicken Sandwich Strikes Again: NAPODPOMO-Day 5

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:00:12 GMT

It's Day 5 of NAPOPOMO and it's time for some "BS From The News:"
(Trigger warning pssshhh: I use a looootttt of F-bombs in this rant. You're welcome.)

Man Stabbed To Death Over Popeye's Chicken Sandwich
https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/05/us/popeyes-sandwich-stabbing/index.html
A Maryland man was stabbed to death during an argument outside a Popeye's restaurant. A large line had formed of people wanting to get the, now infamous, Popeye's chicken sandwich. Apparently the argument began over somebody cutting in line and escalated to the point of one man stabbing another. Authorities attempted life saving measures, but the man later died at a local hospital.

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Talking Teeth: NAPODPOMO Day 4

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:53:36 GMT

Sometimes life gets in the way of doing a podcast every day, so you decide to do two in one. For day 4 of NAPODPOMO I’m catching you up on what I was doing, dental wise, in the last few weekends, and how that has affected my eating habits.

TLDL; I had 3 teeth pulled a couple weeks ago, and now I can’t eat normally.

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Derek Graziano: Rolling Misadventures- NAPODPOMO Day 3

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 16:00:16 GMT

Back for his 3rd time on the show, and making his 2nd NAPODPOMO appearance, day 3 brings us Derek Graziano of "Rolling Misadventures" and "Lifeworld."

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Moxie Labouche: Your Brain On Facts- NAPODPOMO Day 2

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 19:00:17 GMT

Day 2 brings my first interview of the month. I have Moxie Labouche, the host of "Your Brain On Facts" to talk about podcasting and podcast listening.
This is the format that was originally intended for the month's interviews before I abandoned that plan.

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What's Going On for #NAPODPOMO 2019: Day 1

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 22:35:53 GMT

It’s day 1 of National Podcast Post Month (NAPODPOMO.) For today, I’m just giving the quick rundown of what NAPODPOMO is, and what to expect from me and the show for the month.
Two things:
First, these episodes will be shorter segmented versions of the show. There will be some days of me rambling. Some days will be news stories. Others may be recommendations or interviews.
Second, with exception to the interviews, everything will be unedited. If the boys interrupt, they interrupt. Also why things will be shorter.
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We Are A Bunch Of Narcissists w/ Kate Wallinga: ODO 168

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:06:23 GMT

It's that time again. Where I have one of my podcaster friends on to talk about whatever comes up. This month it's Kate from "Ignorance Was Bliss" and "Lifeworld." Except this time she was invited to be part of November's National Podcast Post Month interviews. After editing down that episode, all the stuff "left on the cutting room floor" was just too good to throw away, and made for a pretty good episode itself. Of course, we talk podcasting, but also about the relationships we've formed from the podcast community, and the psychological side of why we do this crazy thing called podcasting. In a nutshell, "we're all narcissists."

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“All Together” Kids Are Gonna Kill You: ODO 167

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 21:53:40 GMT

Ever have one of those days where you're sure there was something you needed to do, but then you forget? That's me today. I know I had a topic planned for this week, but damnit if I didn't forget what it was. That there is the colander that is my brain. So we get to go on this mystery trip on my train of though together. But I do have some updates from last week's show, and a news segment packed with poor decisions. Finally, in Recommended Listening, in honor of Halloween, I'm giving you reason to worry about the kids coming to your door with "Murderous Minors: Killer Kids."

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All the Pains: ODO 166

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:11:18 GMT

*This is one of the long me emptying out my brain/ heart and being very emotional episodes. So if you're not here for that, go ahead and skip this one.

For the last 2 weeks I've been having to deal with "all the pains." Between the loss of 2 pets, the stress headaches from that and trying to complete all my interviews, and now excruciating tooth pain, I'm seriously over all of this. Also, I bury myself in my work to deal with grief, so I've put a bunch of new stuff in the shop http://shop.odddadoutpodcast.com Not a plug, but kind of a plug.

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A Sick Dog, R. Kelly, A Girl, and Her Horror: ODO 165

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 20:03:07 GMT

Geeze I'm busy this week. With all of the preparing for NAPODPOMO I almost forgot I still needed to do a regular episode. On top of that, our dog has been sick and I've been having to take him back and forth to his vet with no answers yet. In the news: I've got a guy who likes to scam scammers, a stupid woman who should have been eaten, and R. Kelly reaffirming that he's not only a douchebag, but also a jackass. Finally in Recommended Listening, I'm gonna try to keep it creepy for October with this week's feature: "A Girl And Her Horror."

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Podcasting Is A Bob Ross Painting w/ Derek Graziano: ODO 164

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 22:49:00 GMT

Although he has appeared on the show before, Derek had yet to be my esteemed "Guest of the Month" so I needed to fix that. Because we're both nerds, we talk about video games. And, because we're both podcasters, we talk podcasting and how Derek has checked off a lot of podcast category boxes. He's done a gaming news show, an actual play tabletop game which shifted into an improvised audio drama, and now he's dipping his toes into True Crime with his new project "Lifeworld."

https://www.rollingmisadventures.com/
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The Rise Of Neck Tattoos: ODO 163

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:46:45 GMT

Kind of an uneventful week I guess. We went to the first food truck event of the season, (now that the sun wont cook all the vendors inside their trucks.) I give an update on my whole "being sick" thing. No news theme this week, just stupidity. There's a guy who got fired over his attendance record, an idiot who tried to fight a grizzly bear, and an unplanned rant inspired by Moby's new neck tattoo. Lastly, in Recommended Listening, we're exploring the New Kingdom of America with "The Rise of King Asilas."

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Oh No! What Were You Thinking!? ODO 162

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:36:51 GMT

Soooo... I'm sick. No 2 ways about it. I've been coughing my head off, and my voice is shot. So I'm gonna continue to talk about how I'm sick and my voice is shot because I'm smart that way. On a similar "smart" note, all of the news this week can be summed up in one question, "what were they thinking?" There's a preacher trying to outdo Jesus, a really idiotic French court ruling, and a Jackass who spent his life savings fighting a speeding ticket. But wait, there's more. In Recommended Listening I'm going back to a show that's been mentioned but not formally featured, it's "Oh No! Lit Class."

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Even More Parent/ Teacher Conferences: ODO 161

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 20:44:06 GMT

Short show this week. Long story short, I've just been super busy. Between Dr. appointments, my wife's migraines, and parent/ teacher conferences, I just don't have time to put together a full show.
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Nerds, Comedy, and Sports Injuries w/ Adam Nutter: ODO 160

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 22:37:54 GMT

It's that time again. Time for someone to invite somebody on for a conversation that can only be had with my scrambled brain. This month I have, from Nerds With Words and Drop Tent Media, Adam Nutter. We spend a ton of time talking about comedy. Whether it's standup comedians or comedy films, we've got opinions. Somehow we end up talking sports, and how at our age, we both suck. Plus tons of tangents and randomness because, frankly, we both have brain damage. Enjoy!

Adam Nutter:
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Puppies Police and Pumpkin Spice Spam: ODO 159

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:35:02 GMT

I still cannot believe it, but by a strange series of events, we have acquired another dog from my sister this week. In the news I've got weird proposed laws, pumpkin spice Spam, and a Jackass impersonating a police officer. In place of a Recommended Listening feature, I have a small sampling of what I've been bingeing lately ahead of some future features.

-Promos-
Rise of King Asilas
Oh No! Lit Class
Ignorance Was Bliss
Your Brain On Facts

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Release The Peanut Butter And Jelly: ODO 158

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 21:11:04 GMT

This week I had a startling revelation about my youngest son, and it involves a PB&J. Doing a complete 180, every story in the news has to do with penises. (I'm sorry. I don't plan this I swear.) Wrapping it up (see what I did there) in Recommended Listening, it's time to laugh your nose off as I "Release The Clowns"

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-Promos-
Oh No! Lit Class
2000 DC- Season 2
Spoop Hour
IMDB Journey Podcast
Release The Clowns
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Back to School Potty Training: ODO 157

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 23:02:33 GMT

The last few weeks have been pretty hectic. Between getting settled back in to home life post-vacation, the boys starting back to school, and getting my groove back on the show, it's been very busy around here. Oh yeah, and in the middle of that, Sam decided he wanted to stop wearing diapers. The news is back with an idiotic lawsuit, what I can only describe as a dumb landscaper, and a ballsy car thief. Finally, in this week's Recommended Listening, it's time for the August 2019 Sunshine Summit.

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-Promos-
August 2019 Sunshine Summit
Luke Who's Talking
Wheel Weaves Podcast
Rolling Misadventures

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PETA Can Suck It w/ Paul Csomo: ODO 156

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 18:39:52 GMT

For July my guest of the month is the ever wonderful Paul Csomo from the Varmints podcast. Unlike his previous appearance, this time we actually ended up talking about animals quite a bit. Of course there's also the obligatory podcasting and tech talk. We talk about what it's like living in states with such dangerous wildlife. Also, we joke about Paul's experience eating bugs, and the difference between animal rights activists and conservationists, with a side track into Paul's Funko Pop collection.

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Back To Reality: ODO 155

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 20:53:31 GMT

I'm back from vacation and it's one of those my yaking my head off weeks. I'm going over all of the stuff from my recent vacation back to Texas, including my baby brother getting married. Warning: I can't tell a linear story, and I don't even know how much of things I actually got to, but it's fun to share my vacation with you.

-Promos-
August 2019 Sunshine Summit
Varmints

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MDC 31 (Remix:) Trying, Very Trying

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:00:11 GMT

Lately it seems like the older boys have been getting to be bigger and bigger pains. We've repeatedly caught them sneaking around early in the morning, stealing treats from the cabinets, and outright lying to us. Maybe it's because they are in a new school, and are picking up bad habits from other kids. Maybe it's because they seem to be getting bullied by a couple other boys on the playground. Either way, it's been trying our patience for a few weeks now as they come home with increasingly jerky attitudes. We're open to any suggestions to remedy said jerkyness.

On a happier note (at least for her) ReAnna renewed her library card! Let's all remember, she's going to school to be a librarian, so a trip to the library is fun times... fun... times. Of course this means stories about going to the library that have way more excitement than stories about going to the library should, bless her heart.

In a similar kind of connected vein, we've gotten pretty hooked on the NBC show "Midnight, Texas" which is based on the book series by Charlaine Harris. Naturally, after the season ended, ReAnna had to see if the books lined up with the show. So, on her most recent trip to the library, she borrowed the audio book of the first novel in the series. Its been fun listening to the book being read and hearing the differences in the characters compared to the show. We definitely can agree on one thing for sure, Lemuel is better on the show. Looks like commuter podcast listening is gonna have to take a break until we finish this 8-disk story.

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MDC 24 (Remix) Home Improvement

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:18:58 GMT

For the month of July I will be re-releasing select episodes of "Mom and Dad Cuss (a Little)" while we take our annual family vacation. This is Ep 24: "Home Improvement"

No plans for this week, just chatting about things. This week we just jump in to how things are going around the house. We discuss taxes, health and diet, and have a small discussion about the gender pay gap.

It's tax time! It's the time of year some people dread, and others depend on for household plans. This year we are using our tax return to do some improvements around the house. We are finally paying off our van and getting the A/C fixed in it, among other things. We purchased a new Tuft & Needle mattress. And we are replacing our beaten up dining table booth seat with a set of refurbished church pews.

On a more personal side, ReAnna has officially completed her first class on her quest to gain her Librarian degree with an "A." She's also made some steps toward improving her health, including finding a new doctor and getting on thyroid medication. In her first week alone, her energy level is way up, and she has managed to get her Dr Pepper consumption down to a single can a day, without any ill effects.

We have a small discussion about a recent Wells Fargo study into the gender pay gap and how it seems greatly affected by the overwhelming cost of childcare. Personally we flip that convention on it's head and it doesn't really bother us. ReAnna is the primary breadwinner in our house.

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"Coming Out" Laughing w/ BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast: ODO 154

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 22:03:19 GMT

Since June is Pride month, I decided to be a little pandery and invite the only gay podcasters I know, Chris and Cody from BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast, on as my Guests of the Month.
If you aren't familiar, BSP is a paranormal/ supernatural podcast with an LGBT twist.
We talk about our families and how theirs reacted to them "coming out." I share my experiences having a gay sister who is also pagan and how our family dealt with my wife and I "coming out of the broom closet." We rip on YouTubers a bit, and I freaked them out with some creepy supernatural stories from my life.
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BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast
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Car Troubles, Poor Spending, and A Girl In Space: ODO 153

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:59:45 GMT

Summer is now in full swing, and that means getting the cars ready for vacation. Especially when one of the planned repairs forces your hand. From rental pogo sticks to shoddy land deals, this week's news is all about poor spending. Lastly, in Recommended Listening, I have what seems to be my most talked about show not featuring John Bukenas. It's actually time to talk about "Girl in Space."
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-BS From The News-
-Swedish Company Wants To Replace E-Scooters With Pogo Sticks
https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2019/05/31/swedish-startup-to-bring-pogo-sticks-to-s-f-as-e-scooter-alternative/
-Florida Man Spent $13,000 For A 30cm Strip of Land
https://7news.com.au/business/property/man-who-thought-he-bought-first-house-furious-after-it-turns-out-to-be-30cm-strip-of-land-c-168750
-Town Wants To Fine People For Appealing Fines
https://waow.com/news/2019/06/14/stevens-point-could-soon-fine-residents-for-fighting-fines/
-Jackass Of The Week-
Man Jumps Off Balcony; Sues Hotel For Injuries
https://www.afrinik.com/man-sued-hotel-for-alleged-accident-he-jumps-from-balcony-to-dazzle-his-friends/

-Recommended Listening-
"Girl In Space"
https://www.girlinspacepodcast.com/
"Abandoned on a dying ship in the farthest reaches of known space, a young scientist fights for survival (and patience with the on-board A.I.). Who is she? No one knows. But a lot of dangerous entities really want to find out."

-Promos-
"Getting Off Was Bliss"
August 2019 Sunshine Summit
BSP: The Believer Skeptic Podcast

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YouTubes and Tortoise Tanks: ODO 152

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:55:57 GMT

Another abbreviated show this week. I'm sticking to just my weekly what's goings on this time around. This includes our recent drama over treating a possibly sick tortoise and my recent YouTube obsession with blacksmithing videos. CURSE YOU YOUTUBE RABBIT HOLES!!

I also shared a promo for the upcoming live event being put on by "Ignorance Was Bliss" and the "Getting Off" podcast before the True Crime Podcasters Convention in Chicago.
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Summer Camp = Screwy Schedules: ODO 151

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 22:19:25 GMT

Looks like it’s going to be shorter shows for the next couple weeks. Long story short, my boys being in a summer camp program has totally messed with my daily home schedule and I just don’t have the time for longer shows for a couple weeks. But I did give you a little teaser for an upcoming feature.

-Summer Camp-

Because of the boys current schedule for their summer camp program, my daily routine has been thrown off a bit. In simplest terms, when I should be sleeping, I’m picking up the boys from school. Also, because of them being in school and hyped up from their day, they don’t want to take a nap when they get home, which means that I can’t take a nap either. Plus, I’ve still got all of my regular house duties. Having to take the boys to school and pick them up in only a couple hours span really puts a pinch on that stuff. I know it’s only for a couple weeks, but it wears on you after a bit.

Upcoming Feature
Girl In Space

As mentioned by Emily Prokop in ep 150, I have recently been binge listening to the Girl In Space podcast. After all of this summer camp craziness is over, expect a full feature.

*Special Note
I mentioned there being a jackass of the week. After recording an extensive rant on the subject, I decided to cut the entire thing from the episode. It’s available for Patreon supporters if you care to listen to me getting political and frustrated all at once. I really just felt like it got way off from where I had originally meant for the subject to go, and ultimately, it was not what this show is supposed to be about. I want you to have fun and enjoy yourselves listening to me make fun of dad life and stupid crime, not get into political discussions.

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Odd Dad On Fire- AKA Talking Shop w/ Emily Prokop: ODO 150

Wed, 29 May 2019 22:51:00 GMT

May’s guest of the month is one of my oldest podcast friends. She’s a podcaster, podcast editor, consultant, and author. From The Story Behind, Hate to Weight, and E-Podcast Productions, it’s Emily Prokop.
I really didn't know where this "interview" was gonna go. But, Considering we are both passionate about podcasting and are podcast editors, I should have expected we would have spent so much time talking shop. What can I say? You put a couple of podcast editors together and all we can talk about is plugins and breath noises. We gripe about people who want the "podcast franchise" handed to them. Also, we discuss some of our favorite podcasters. What would happen if Apple made a podcast creation app? The difference between Apple vs Android users in podcasting, and why I can't go to the She Podcasts Live conference. Of course there's also Emily's podcast recommendation, "Girl In Space."
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https://www.epodcastproductions.com/
http://hatetoweight.com/

Emily’s Recommendation
Girl In Space
https://www.girlinspacepodcast.com/
"Abandoned on a dying ship in the farthest reaches of known space, a young scientist fights for survival (and patience with the on-board A.I.). Who is she? No one knows. But a lot of dangerous entities really want to find out."

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GoT Summer Blues ODO 149

Wed, 22 May 2019 21:06:45 GMT

It’s the last week of school for my boys, and summer is right around the corner. In the news, I’ve got a few ways to really waste your money. I’ve got an update on last weekend’s Livestream For The Cure. And, in Recommended Listening, we’re revisiting a show that has announced their end. It’s time to say goodbye to More Gooder Than.

Summer Is Coming

It’s the last week of school for my boys. Soon enough, instead of having my 2 younger boys home, I will have all 4 of my boys at home all day. I’ve talked before about how much it messes with our daily routine when any of the boys or my wife are home during the day. Now it’s full time at home and it’s a whole new routine.
On top of that, we’re gonna have the 3 older boys all in a summer prep camp for 2 weeks starting in June. This is gonna help get them ready for next year and help Bug get used to what it’s like going to school at all. Plus, it will help get our youngest used to life without his brother home all day. It’s definitely gonna be a new experience.

BS From The News
-Covered Bus Stop Bench Installed On Road With No Bus Service
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-48307285
A town in the UK spent £6,000 to install a covered bus stop on a road that does not have bus service. In their defense, there was service on that road when the work was commissioned, but in the mean time, that particular route was changed and that road was left busless.
*Next time they might want to work on their inter-departmental communication.

-Man Who Spent Nearly $4,000 Lowering His Car Wants Town To Pay Because He Can’t Go Over Speed Bumps
https://jalopnik.com/guy-who-blew-4-000-lowering-his-car-is-demanding-his-t-1834825086
A man in Limerick, Ireland spent almost $4000 to have his Volkswagen lowered to have only a 4 inch ground clearance. The problem is that the town on his route to work has recently installed 6 inch high speed bumps (the city claims that they are only 3 inches) throughout the town. This has caused over $2500 in damages to his car and forced him to change his route to one that adds another 30 miles a day to his drive. Now he wants the city council to pay for the damages.
*He voluntarily lowered his car to a point that he can’t go over a simple speed bump, and yet it’s the city’s fault that his car was damaged. Way to go dumbass.

JACKASS OF THE WEEK

-People Getting Therapy To Deal With GoT Ending
https://www.iheart.com/content/2019-05-19-game-of-thrones-therapy-is-a-real-thing-being-offered-after-the-finale/
People are actually getting therapy to deal with the ending of Game Of Thrones. It’s a TV show!! The argument goes that people become very attached to the characters and stories in a show over the course of 8 years and may feel a sense of loss when it’s over.
* Look, I get attached to the stories and may get emotional over storylines on a TV show, but I can separate a fictional television broadcast from real people and stories. If a TV show has become so important to your life that you need to seek therapy over a series finale, you probably needed to seek therapy loooonnng before this.

Livestream For The Cure
http://livestreamforthecure.com

I just want to say congratulations to The Epic Film Guys and everyone else who was involved in this years Livestream For The Cure. Not only did they reach their goal of $7500 by day 2, they crushed it with a 3 day total of $8300. This does not include any donations made through the end of June or merchandise sales that have yet to be added. This also doesn’t account for the fact that CRI will be matching all donations made through the end of June which will bring the total over $16,000.
Way to go everyone. I’m really looking forward to next year. Let’s see $10,000!!

-Recommended Listening-
Goodbye More Gooder Than
http://mgtpodcast.com/
After 3 years, the crew from More Gooder Than have announced that they will be ending the show after main episode 70. They have said that they are making arrangements for the show to stay available after they end it so that you will still be able to go back and listen. According to the hosts, the end comes simply as a result of work/ life/ podcast balance. Sometimes something’s gotta give, and in most cases, your podcast is the first thing on the chopping block.
So long MGT. I’m sure the “Sacred Grove” will live on without you.

-Promos and Shoutouts-
Rough Giraffe
Meddling Kids
Afterburn 739
We Watched A Thing

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Sunshine and Powercuts
Ignorance Was Bliss
Rolling Misadventures
So I Married A Movie Geek

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Why So Serious ODO 148

Wed, 15 May 2019 22:51:56 GMT

Ever have one of those days, where you brain just fritzes out and you don’t remember what you were gonna say? That’s me today. I do have some weird news though, including some creative political ads, an ironic act of arson, and some people who are just too sensitive about stuff. Lastly, it’s time for the 3rd Annual Livestream For The Cure.
http://odddadoutpodcast.com/why-so-serious?-:odo-148/

Brain Fry

Have you ever had one of those days where you just completely forget what you were supposed to be doing? That’s me today. I know I had a few things to talk about for the show this week, but for the life of me I can’t remember any of it. I should probably really start writing these things down. Then again, if I did that, then you wouldn’t get these sort of episodes. Let’s see where this goes together. Shall we?
Ignorance Was Bliss
I was on Episode 134 of Ignorance Was Bliss. Officially we talked about having Olympic medals for asshattery. Then again, this is me we’re talking about so the conversation went all over the place. Take a listen for yourself.

BS From The News
“Adult Shop” Forced To Remove Window Posters Because They “Objectify Women”
https://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/theyre-objectifying-women-adult-shop-ordered-to-remove-images-of-models-amid-complaints-38114633.html
An “adult shop” in Dublin was forced to remove posters from their front display windows that showed women in school girl outfits similar to those from the Britney Spears video for “Oops, I Did It Again.” Complainants claimed that the images “objectified women” and had no place being visible on a public street.
*It could be worse. There could have been a display of sex toys in the window.

Danish Politician Posts Ads On Pornhub
http://time.com/5589447/denmark-politician-pornhub-advertisement/?amp=true&__twitter_impression=true&utm_source=reddit.com
A Danish politician took out campaign ads on popular porn website Pornhub. His logic: Be where the voters are, and that includes the porn sites.
*That is some out of the box campaign thinking right there.

Planned Bonfire Set On Fire, Arson Suspected
https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/avoniel-bonfire-set-fire-suspected-16267738
A pile of several hundred shipping pallets, intended for a bonfire, was set on fire by unknown persons ahead of their intended use. Authorities are investigating the fire as arson. Organizers are now asking for donations to help rebuild their bonfire.
*So they’re investigating someone setting fire to a bonfire… got it.

Jackass Of The Week

Audience Member Calls 911 After Comedian Makes “Middle Eastern” Joke
https://www.nbc-2.com/story/40474078/audience-member-calls-911-after-middle-eastern-comment-made-at-comedy-show-in-naples
During a comedy show in Naples, FL, an audience member actually called police after comedian Ahmed Ahmed made a joke about the number of middle eastern people in the audience. Ahmed, who is middle eastern, asked how many other middle eastern people were in the audience, and he joked that there were enough to start a terrorist organization.
*It’s called comedy. What are you doing at a middle eastern comic’s show if you’re gonna get scared by a joke. It’s a joke. It’s a joke! IT’S A JOKE!!

-Recommended Listening-
Livestream For The Cure
http://livestreamforthecure.com
https://twitch.tv/epicfilmguys
https://www.facebook.com/events/1303610656446934/

It’s time for the third annual Livestream for the Cure for the Cancer Research Institute. Last year our generous fans and listeners and podcast partners helped us raise over $5,000 for Cancer Research. After this was doubled by CRI we ended up with well over $10,000. We also raised $780 for Perry and Lindsay Johnson after we had reached our goal to help them with their medical bills and financial issues related to Perry’s cancer diagnosis.
The 3rd Annual Livestream for the Cure will be held from May 17th through the 19th, and we’ll be live for FORTY hours as we try to hit our biggest goal yet and raise $7,500. You can find the event live at https://twitch.tv/epicfilmguys and will include dozens of fellow content creators and podcasters who are joining us to reach this common goal.
We will be live for 40 hours from the following times (all are EST):

May 17th: 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM
May 18th: 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM
May 19th: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Sunshine and Powercuts
Ignorance Was Bliss
Rolling Misadventures
So I Married A Movie Geek

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Dont Eat That!: ODO 147

Thu, 09 May 2019 20:53:08 GMT

So you know how I mentioned my wife being sick during Foodstock? Now that plague has spread across our boys. Speaking of plague, the news brings tales of why you should be more careful about what you eat. And finally, in Recommended Listening, its time to learn something cool with “Your Brain On Facts.”
http://odddadoutpodcast.com/don't-eat-that!-odo-147/

Another Round Of Plague

A few weeks ago my wife came down with what I can only call a viciously wicked cough paired with a 101 degree fever. It wasn’t really full blown flu, just the fever and a throat scraping, lung removing cough. Of course, sickness never stays put in a house with 4 kids and it has slowly been creeping through them. First, Damien missed almost a whole week of school. Now I’ve had Bug and Sam sleeping in my bed and coughing their heads off for the last couple nights.
Somehow I’ve managed to avoid actually catching this thing for the time being. Here’s hoping it stays that way.

BS From The News
Canadian Doctors Warn Women To Stop Eating Placenta
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2019/05/01/eating-placenta-warning-canada_a_23720074/

In recent years there has been a trend of women consuming the placenta from their babies after giving birth. Supporters claim a number of health benefits including reducing post-partum depression and increased lactation. Actual doctors have been saying for years that there are no identified benefits, and there’s actually a noticeable risk of infection. Placenta can contain Streptococcus bacteria and viruses such as HIV and hepatitis.

Couple Dies From Bubonic Plague After Eating Raw Marmot
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/05/07/bubonic-plague-deaths-marmot-meat-mongolia-spark-quarantine/1126785001/

A couple in Mongolia died from bubonic plague after consuming raw marmot meat and organs. This also resulted in a quarantine that left 118 villagers and tourists trapped for 6 days.

Jackass Of The Week

Class Action Lawsuit Claims Cocoa Pebbles Contain No “Real” Cocoa
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/food/894251-cocoa-pebbles-class-action-says-cereal-doesnt-contain-real-cocoa/

People are suing the makers of the various “Pebbles” cereals because the labeling and marketing say that they are made with “real cocoa.” The claimants interpret this as meaning that the cereals are made with pure unadulterated cocoa powder. According to the ingredient label, the cereals are made with “cocoa processed with alkali” which, according to those complaining, is not “real cocoa.”

-Recommended Listening-
Your Brain On Facts
http://yourbrainonfacts.com/

Things you didn’t know, things you thought you knew, and things you never knew you never knew.
Imagine a Venn diagram where the podcasts “Good Job, Brain!” and “Lore” overlap with the “Today I Found Out” and “CineFix” YouTube channels. That’s “Your Brain on Facts.”

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Livestream For The Cure
The Dirty Bits Podcast
Varmints

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Lets Try This Again: ODO 146

Thu, 02 May 2019 21:06:54 GMT

It's funny how, on a week where all of my topics are revisiting things I've talked about in the past, I would also end up re-recording the episode. I get in to going to Foodstock again last weekend and how that all went down. And, in Recommended Listening I pull out a "in case you missed it" for my recent appearance on a previously featured show, "Millennial Pagan Podcast."

-Recommended Listening-

Millennial Pagan Podcast
https://paganpod.podbean.com/

Ep. 24 Gatekeeping and Inclusion
https://paganpod.podbean.com/e/ep-24-gatekeeping-and-inclusion/
Millennial Pagan Podcast is a voice to the growing number of Pagan Millennials and our brand of Witchcraft, Magic, Practice, and Worship.
Our goal is to explore the future of Paganism through the tough and controversial topics that effect Pagans, Witches, Polytheists, and Occultists in our ever-changing world. Promoting a peaceful understanding of Paganism in media.

I recently appeared on episode 24 of the Millennial Pagan Podcast to talk about the issue of gatekeeping and inclusion in the pagan community. Incidentally, this episode actually turned out to be the 1 year anniversary of the show. I had a great time getting to hang out with them and getting to speak more publicly about my personal beliefs.
Typically, the hosts, Autumn Wolf and Jera Stone will invite various experts in different sections of the pagan community to share in their knowledge. In this case, they invited me, (because I shared a meme, I shit you not) to share my opinions on the issue of some people trying to control the space and dictate who and what “qualifies” as pagan. Cliff’s notes version: “Don’t tell me how to witch.” Long version, people need to stop telling others that they are or are not a pagan or witch just because they do or do not do any particular thing. It’s ok for “Stacey” to buy her sage at Whole Foods. It’s ok to worship how you want. “You do you Boo.”

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Livestream For The Cure
http://livestreamforthecure.com/
Two Peas On A Podcast
http://www.blazingcariboustudios.com/shows/two-peas-on-a-podcast/
Radio Mole Hole
http://moleholebroadcast.com/
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Livestream For The Cure
Two Peas On A Podcast
Radio Mole Hole

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Surprise MFers w/ Chris the Moleman: ODO 145

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:30:56 GMT

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It's that time again! April's Guest of the Month is Chris the Mole Man. Chris is the host of the Mole Man show, cohost of Midnight in America, and operator of Radio Mole Hole. He is also part of the twisted collective we call the Surprise M-f-ers. We have the loosest of lose conversations ranging from big city vs small town life and presidential tweeting to platonic friendships.
*Warning: we do get into a little kick about politics for a bit.

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http://12amusa.com/
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Allergies, Keyboard Cats, and Other Unbelievably Stupid Things: ODO 144

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:01:49 GMT

Back in true form. I’m all over this week. I go from allergy meds to my cat coffee-ing my keyboard. The news brings a lot of porn, a big waste of money, and the worst penis enlargement idea ever. And in Recommended Listening it’s the now 5 time featured John Bukenas and his “Unbelievably Stupid Podcast.”

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My Pod-Friends Are Awesome: ODO 143

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 21:11:37 GMT

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This week, rather than talking about myself, I've decided to point the spotlight on some of my awesome podcast friends. On the subject of friends, this week's Recommended Listening feature goes to one of my newest pod-friends, Kate, and her show, "Ignorance Was Bliss."
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Birthday Bowling and WTF China?: ODO 142

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:46:36 GMT

Another show where I didn't come up with a theme for the news, the news did that all by itself. I've got 3 stories out of China that just make me shake my head, including a couple questionable driver's licenses, and an example of how not to incorporate smoothies into your diet. Plus, we took the boy's bowling, and, in so many words, we suck.

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BONUS EPISODE

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:00:17 GMT

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Live From "Betty" w/ Lisa and Sam: ODO 141

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 20:45:59 GMT

The March Guests Of The Month are Lisa and Sam from I Shake My Head with Lisa and Sam.
Like all of my guests, we talk a little about podcasting, how they do their show, our pod-friends, and how we became friends in the first place.
In classic Lisa and Sam fashion, we geek out over donuts, spring training baseball, we get into Lisa’s hangups about food, and I make a case for why I should be their designated “Merican,” or at least their “Mexcan-Merican.” As always, tangents abound. For their podcast recommendation they suggest a fellow Canadian podcast, “Nooks and Crannies.”

I Shake My Head w/ Lisa and Sam
https://ismhead.podbean.com/

“I Shake My Head” follows the decades long friendship of two goofy women from Saskatoon who find themselves having some of their best conversations in the car! Yes, they actually record in Sam’s car, “Betty.” It’s not especially deep, or political. But, they don’t want to make you think. They just want to make you laugh and be the least stressful part of your day.

*Extended Patreon Version*
https://www.patreon.com/posts/25649515
Extended cut includes chats about our ages, the fact that we’ve never had a real conversation before, mix tapes, getting into the zone, and Sam’s bladder.

Recommended Listening
Nooks and Crannies
https://nooksandcrannies.podbean.com/
Like an open University with no tuition that digs into the politics of everyday life and the activism that shapes it

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Spring Break Cleaning and Sexy Time Mishaps: ODO 140

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 22:16:58 GMT

Spring break is here and the boys are home, so what does that mean for me? It’s time to do some spring cleaning. To be fair, we also decided to make some fresh lemonade, (because Arizona.) In the news I’ve got another fake kidnapping, a questionable use of a t-shirt cannon, and what can only be described as the worst sexual experience imaginable. In Recommended Listening, the sexual news seems like the perfect opportunity to talk about this extra naughty podcast, it’s “Two 2 Girls, One Mic: The Porncast.”

Spring Cleaning

It’s spring break, and around our house that means it’s time for spring cleaning. More accurately, it means that it’s the time when my wife tells me that I have to clean out the garage.
I should start by saying that my wife and I tend to be pack rats. It’s not because we don’t want to throw things out. We tend to pack things up when we move, and then stick those boxes in the new garage and never open them again. Last year my nephew and I spent an entire day pulling all of our boxes and tubs and junk out of the garage to organize it. We succeeded in cleaning things up and organizing them, but we still had a lot of old junk.
This time, my niece and nephew came over to help me pull all of the stuff out of the garage to get hauled away for good. We spent half the morning breaking down piles of old Amazon boxes, digging out toddler beds and cribs to throw out, and pulling out bags upon bags of my kids’ old clothes to take to Goodwill. After all of that we had a guy come and take it all away. And, for the first time in the 3 years, we were actually able to pull my wife’s car into the garage.

Lemonade is hard

Springtime in Arizona also means that it’s time to harvest lemons. Incidentally, one of my wife’s co-workers has a lemon tree, and she has no problem sharing them with anybody willing to take them. This meant we acquired an entire grocery bag full of lemons, and had no clue really what to do with them.
At the end of the day, all we could come up with was make a ton of lemonade. We also learned that making good lemonade is much harder than just squeezing a lemon into a cup with some sugar and water. Maybe we didn’t have to dissolve the sugar into a syrup. And maybe I could have looked around in the garage for my old juicer instead of squeezing all of the lemons by hand. But neither of these things would have prepared us for the biggest problem we faced.
We would start pouring a cup of lemonade and before the glass was half full, it would just stop pouring. Then we discovered that the pulp screen was completely clogged with pulp so tiny it was barely visible. We ended up running the whole batch through a coffee filter just to get all of it out. That made all the difference in the clarity of that lemonade. Yeah, maybe we could have left all that stuff in there and gotten some more fiber in our beverage, but you can’t drink it if you can’t get it out of the pitcher.

BS From The News

-Woman Suffers Stroke During Oral Sex
https://nypost.com/2019/03/12/woman-suffers-stroke-after-oral-sex-orgasm-causes-brain-bleed/
A woman was recently hospitalized after suffering a stroke while receiving oral sex. While in the act, her partner noticed that she had lost consciousness and rushed her to the hospital. CT scans later revealed that she had ruptured an aneurysm, likely from the increased blood pressure caused by sexual activity.
-Chinese Woman Breaks Up With Boyfriend By Faking Her Kidnapping and Murder.
https://www.odditycentral.com/news/woman-fakes-own-kidnapping-and-murder-to-break-up-with-poor-boyfriend.html
A woman in China has been arrested for faking her kidnapping and murder after she found out that her boyfriend was “poor.” She wasn’t sure how to break up with him and so she concocted a story about her ex-husband kidnapping her and holding her hostage before eventually being “killed” by the supposed kidnapper. Police were able to track her last known location to a hotel where they found her quite alive and well.

Jackass Of The Week
-Woman Used A T-Shirt Gun To Launch Drugs In To Prison
https://fox6now.com/2019/03/15/woman-arrested-after-using-t-shirt-gun-to-launch-drugs-over-prison-fence/
An Oklahoma woman has been arrested after she was caught launching packages of assorted contraband over the walls into a prison. The packages contained everything from cell phones and ear buds to tobacco and methamphetamine.

-Recommended Listening-
Two Girls, One Mic: The Porncast
http://www.twogirlsonemic.com/

"Everyone’s a critic, even with porn. Hosts, Yvette and Alice, discuss the holes and the plot holes of your favorite porn. They’re joined by comedians, porn stars, scientists, and authors to review films, discuss the industry, and topics that are porn/sex adjacent. "

-Promos and Shoutouts-
Livestream For The Cure
Afterburn 739
Who’s Right

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Good Morning bad Decisions: ODO 139

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 21:23:03 GMT

Holy cow the news has so many people just making bad decisions. Dumb rappers, horrible mothers, and someone who just doesn’t care about that warning sign at the zoo. All that aside, I’ve had my hands full juggling home/work/podcast stuff this week, including taking our little Bug to Kindergarten orientation. We went to see “Welcome To Night Vale” live last week, and as such, this week’s featured podcast is their commentary show, “Good Morning Night Vale.”

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Catching Up Around The House: ODO 138

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 21:07:08 GMT

It has been a hectic couple of weeks around the "Odd" house. Between getting sick (again) and crazy weather, I have gotten behind on some housework. Of course, the boys aren't about to stop adding more to that list of headaches. On top of that, I've got a full load of "BS From the News" ranging from fake kidnappings to questionable drug testing.

Promos:
2019 Sunshine Summit
http://Sunshinesummit.live

The Dirty Bits Podcast
http://tawnyvoice.com/dirtybits

Afterburn 739
http://afterburn739.com/

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Sunshine Summit 2019 w/ Heather Welch: ODO 137

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:00:10 GMT

It's Guest of the Month time! For February, here to talk about the March 2019 Sunshine Summit, I've got Heather Welch from "Sunshine and Powercuts." This time around there is a much wider variety of guests. We go in to some of the familiar returning faces, and learn a little about all of the new guests that you may not have heard of before. And of course I throw us off course, but we bring it all together in the end.

http://Sunshinesummit.live
http://SunshineandPowercuts.com

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Dirty Bits of Addictive Candy ODO 136

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 22:45:41 GMT

Just when I think I’ve escaped the most addictive candy based mobile game in history, my wife just has to pull me back in. But that’s not all. I’ve also got a few words to say about Peeps as well. In the news I have an ironic fire and another repeat offender. It’s the return of Martina Big in the Jackass of the Week. Finally, after what has got to be the longest wait of any planned feature, this week I am talking all about “The Dirty Bits Podcast.”

Curse You Candy Crush!
You all remember Candy Crush, right? That highly addictive mobile game where you have to match up little candies and other such stuff. Recently I discovered that my wife still plays it. This would be perfectly fine if she hadn’t gotten stuck on a level and asked me to help her through it. Now my dumb ass has gone and downloaded it to my phone because, like I said, highly addictive.

And Then There Were The Peeps

When I was a kid, Peeps came in 2 flavors: yellow and pink. And guess what, they both just tasted like sugar coated marshmallows. That’s because that’s what they are. But this week I was at the grocery store and found not only a wide assortment of colors and shapes of Peeps. They now have flavors. What the actual hell?! Peeps don’t need flavors, especially sour watermelon or (hold on I’m trying not to gag) pancakes and syrup! On top of that, they now have Peeps Oreos and coffee creamer and who knows what else. Leave the Peeps alone!
Listen to the Conversation Hearts episode of “The Story Behind” HERE
http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/conversation-hearts

-BS From The News-

-Company That Specializes In Fire Cleanup Loses Warehouse In Fire
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/fire-claims-warehouse-of-st-louis-company-that-specializes-in/article_2aea0e44-8b2f-5ec3-8afb-402700c2360d.html
A 3 alarm fire in St. Louis destroyed a warehouse that was home to a company specializing in the cleanup and restoration of flood, fire, and smoke damage. Although it’s not funny in the typical sense. You have to laugh at the irony.

-“Trans-Racial” German Couple Believe Their Children Will Be Black
https://www.ebony.com/news/transracial-couple-believes-baby-black/
Martina Big and her husband, both born white Germans, gained attention a few years back for getting melanin injections to darken their skin. They eventually went to Kenya to get baptized as “true Africans.” Now they claim that their children will be born black because, you know, getting hormone shots changes your DNA.

-Recommended Listening-

The Dirty Bits
https://www.tawnyvoice.com/dirtybits
The Dirty Bits Podcast is performed by Tawny Platis, a professional voice actor, who gives a casual -and hopefully comical- southern Californian retelling of the sexy, scandalous, and salacious stories from history your teacher probably left out. Whether it’s Hans Christian Andersen’s masturbation obsession, Jack Parsons bizarre mixture of NASA, the Occult, and Scientology, or Catherine the Great’s chairs embellished with phallic symbols, we’re totes about to dive in on the Dirty Bits and learn how the sexual drives of those who came before us shaped our world.

-Promos and Shoutouts-
Sunshine Summit 2019
http://sunshinesummit.live/

Sunshine and Powercuts
http://sunshineandpowercuts.com/

The Story Behind
http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/
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Stupid, Busy, Strange: ODO 135

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:05:33 GMT

Man! When it rains, it pours. In this case, I’m flooded with new opportunities in voice acting for podcasts. Of course, that wont keep me from bitching about douchebag grooms and pre-infected tissues. And I swear I featured this show before, but I can’t remember when. I’m talking about “Poplar Cove.”

I’ve got Voice Acting Work!
I have talked about my side business as a podcast editor and my aspirations as a voice actor in the past. I’ve even voiced some parts for a few other podcasts. Well, in the last couple days I have managed to get parts in 2 different audio drama podcasts.
Tuesday morning I responded to a facebook post looking for actors for a new audio drama podcast that is getting started. To my glee, I was picked to be a part of the show, and, at least in this first episode, I’m actually playing the lead. No pressure.
Later that night, Jocelyn Devore, creator of Poplar Cove, announced that she was beginning work on season 2 of the podcast (after waaaay too long) and is looking for voice actors. Now I have been poking and prodding her about season 2 for some time. I’ve also made my desire to be a part of the show very known. So when she said she was looking for voices, my hand shot right up, and she told me she’ll get with me this weekend about what she’s got for me. (Excuse me while I do a happy dance.)
No, neither of these roles are paying gigs. I don’t really care. These are opportunities to get to do voice acting on a scale I have yet to do, and to be a part of something awesome. And as a fan of Poplar Cove in particular I am extra excited to be any part of the new season.
Now to finish work on this podcast, record an interview, record all my lines for one show, oh yeah, and make dinner and go to work. Busy busy busy…

-BS From The News-
-Company Sells Pre-Infected Tissues
https://www.wisn.com/article/company-sells-pre-infected-tissues-so-you-can-get-sick-on-your-own-terms/26047374

-Fight Breaks Out At Wedding When Groom Sexually Assaults Teen Waitress
https://nypost.com/2019/02/07/wedding-descends-into-brawl-after-groom-hits-on-teen-waitress-cops/

-Recommended Listening-
Poplar Cove
https://jocelyndevore.com/poplar-cove/

Sneak a little voyeuristic peek at the townies of Poplar Cove, an island community in the Pacific Northwest where it’s constantly raining, the Fish & Wildlife Dept. have their own diner, and where Lovecraftian gods have a tendency of eating the residents.

-Promos and Shoutouts-
Sunshine Summit 2019
http://sunshinesummit.live/

Sunshine and Powercuts
http://sunshineandpowercuts.com

Oh No! Lit Class
https://ohnolitclass.simplecast.com/
Sunshine Summit 2019

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Cracked A Rib Eating Popcorn: ODO 134

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 23:51:37 GMT

Soooo what had happened was… I was sick and was coughing a lot and choked on a piece of popcorn and I cracked my ribs. But there’s still a couple jackasses to make fun of and a couple of badass women to talk about for this week’s Recommended Listening feature, The Wayward Podcast.

Jackass of the Week

Man Wants to Sue His Parents For Giving Birth To Him Without His Consent
A man in India plans to sue his parents over his birth because he believes that it is wrong to birth a child without that child’s consent.

-19 Year-Old Fakes Kidnapping Over $130
A South Carolina “man” was arrested on blackmailing charges after he faked his own kidnapping in order to extort $130 from his mother. Not $130,000. Just $130.

-Recommended Listening-
The Wayward Podcast
https://waywardpodcast.podbean.com/

We may have wandered off the path, but we are in the right place. We choose to celebrate it. Let’s be messy. Let’s be human. Let’s be Wayward AF.
The Wayward Podcast is hosted by Kim Rhodes and Briana Buckmaster, famously of the CW show “Supernatural.” They talk about life, stress, family, sex, pain, and just about anything that may be tinkering around in their minds. They also do it all from Kim’s closet, because podcasting. I really do not have the words to express how amazing these women are and how great it is to hear a pair of famous actresses and friends being so real and down to Earth. It is so uplifting and comforting to see these amazing ladies be so vulnerable and real without being preachy or pretentious. I don’t care who you are or what kind of shows you listen to, you need to be listening to the Wayward Podcast. Trust me.

-Promos and Shoutouts-
Sunshine Summit 2019
http://sunshinesummit.live/
600 Second Saga
https://600secondsaga.com/

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Playing With Chris Osborne: ODO 133

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 07:00:09 GMT

It's time for January's guest of the month, and starting the year off is Chris Osborne from "Play Comics" and the "Meddling Kids" podcasts. Of course we talk about Chris' shows, and because I can't keep my brain on straight we go off into an assortment of tangents. We get into podcasting and the issues with reaching out to guests, and Chris shares his pick for Recommended Listening, "Chrises On Infinite Earths."

Chris Osborne is the host of "Play Comics" and "Meddling Kids." He lives in South Carolina, if you want to stalk him. He went to culinary school, and like me, doesn't use those skills professionally. He's both a videogame and comic enthusiast, but will not ever claim to be an expert. He is married to Kayleigh, who is also his co-host on "Meddling Kids," so ladies back off. She will cut you.
I met Chris through one of the many podcasting groups on Facebook that we have in common. I tended to like and comment on many of his episode posts as he talks about comics and videogames, and I'm kind of a nerd and fan. After some time of this, Chris reached out to me to be a guest on "Play Comics." I joined him on episode 33 to talk about "Spiderman and X-Men: Arcade's Revenge." I freely admit it's not a great game, but I still enjoy it. Blame the nostalgia. In the time since, we have become very good friends, and now will chat on a regular basis. Not bad for just liking some guy's Facebook post eh?

-Play Comics-

https://playcomics.com/
"I was sitting around with my wife one day watching some Marvel cartoons and we started talking about how the shows were condensing story lines and characters when I had a realization. I’d grown up playing all of these video games about super heroes without reading much of the comics. So being the giant dork that I am, I decided that I needed to go back and look at the games I’d grown up on and see how faithful they stayed to the source material. Then I figured I should take it further. Instead of just looking at the games I’d grown up on, why not look at everything? So the idea for Play Comics was formed."

-Meddling Kids-
https://meddlingkidspod.com/

Meddling Kids is a show that looks at Scooby-Doo. But it’s not just a show recap, you can find that anywhere. We aim to look at the series and see why it has stood the test of time so much better than other cartoons of the same age, how it was able to avoid some of the pitfalls that the other cartoons fell into, that sort of thing. Maybe even find a new appreciation for Scrappy, and I’m not joking about that at all by the way.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Chrises On Infinite Earths
https://chrisesoninfiniteearths.podiant.co/

An all-ages comics podcast by husband and wife duo, Chris and Christina Eddleman, that delves into the biggest comic book crossover events that you need to know.

-PROMOS AND LINKS-

-Play Comics
https://playcomics.com/

-Ep 33- Spider-man and the X-Men: Arcade's Revenge w/ Adam
https://playcomics.com/spider-man-x-men-arcades-revenge-with-adam-higgins/

-Meddling Kids
https://meddlingkidspod.com/

-Varmints
http://www.blazingcariboustudios.com/shows/varmints/

-Chrises on Infinite Earths
https://chrisesoninfiniteearths.podiant.co/

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Bronchitis Sucks: ODO 132

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:15:18 GMT

I’ve been sick. That’s about it. Long story short, I had a wicked cough last week that was kicking my ass and I just didn’t have the energy to record. Fast forward to this Tuesday and I wake up with a very familiar pain. My bronchitis had flared up and I could hardly get out of bed. And I get around to the news I promised last week.

Bronchitis Is A Bitch

So, I spent about 15 years as a restaurant manager. In that time I ingested more than my fair share of smoke, grease, and toxic cleaning vapors. The side effect of that was that it jacked up my lungs and I began suffering from regular bouts with bronchitis. I’ve been out of that industry for nearly 5 years now, but the damage has been done. Every year, usually in the winter, I get a flare up. Technically I made it through 2018 without one, but it’s barely 3 weeks in to 2019 and here we are.
Fortunately after having dealt with this for so many years, I know the signs of a real flare up and I know which treatments work on me and which ones don’t. I have had just about every cough medicine the doctors could give me, and of all of them, the only thing that works are these tiny gold gel things called Tessalon. I’ve been given codeine before and the only way that stuff keeps you from coughing is by knocking you out cold.
The last time I had a flare up, the notorious cough of November 2017 during NAPODPOMO, I was left with 2 cracked ribs. This time, literally at the first sign of trouble, namely a stabbing pain in my back and chest, we hit the web Dr. and got my medications set up and started that morning. By the evening I was no longer in pain. I’m not gonna lie, the meds suck. I have to take 3 different medications and use an inhaler, but this is the first time I haven’t been laid over by this for a week. And as much as it sucks to have to go back to work so soon, I’d rather have to do that, than be strung out in bed coughing up my lungs.

-BS From The News-

-Man Bedridden After Selling Kidney To Buy An iPhone
https://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/mobile-phones/broke-teen-who-sold-kidney-for-an-iphone-now-bedridden-for-life/news-story/6e76c09316bfdff8a1eaf09243fc14e7

Back in 2011, a young Chinese man sold his kidney on the black market in order to buy the latest iPhone to show off to his friends. He was paid about $3000 for his kidney which he used to buy an iPhone and iPad. But, shortly after the surgery, he developed an infection, and his other kidney began to fail. Although the doctors and gang members that facilitated the surgery and sale of his kidney were eventually arrested and jailed, the man is now completely bedridden and requires a dialysis machine to live.

-Teen Crashes Car While Doing the “Bird Box” Challenge
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/utah-teen-crash-bird-box-challenge_us_5c3908cae4b01c93e009e011

If you don’t know what the “Bird Box” Challenge is, lucky you. Long story short, it entails performing ordinary tasks while blindfolded. Of course, eventually a stupid teenager thought it would be cool to try this while driving, and, obviously, managed to crash her SUV into another truck. JESUS CHRIST ON A CRACKER WILL PEOPLE STOP DOING THESE “CHALENGES!”

-Jackass Of The Week-
Logan Paul Claims He Plans To “Go Gay” For A Month
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/logan-paul-go-gay-march-angry-twitter_us_5c39292fe4b01c93e009f6bb

Professional idiot and YouTuber, Logan Paul recently said on his podcast that, among other monthly challenges he has planned, he intends to “go gay” for the month of March. Naturally, this lead to more than a little heat thrown his way on social media from the LGBTQ community and anyone with more than 2 brain cells. In his defense, (and believe me the thought of defending him makes me gag) he later admitted that it was a poor choice of words and invited a member of GLAAD to come on his show to discuss it. I would say that it is an honest mistake of a thing to say, but this guy has a whole team of people who work for him. Somewhere somebody had to say, “Dude people are gonna get pissed, maybe you should cut that out.” But then again, this is the same jackass who filmed a dead body in a forest, released it to his YouTube channel, AND STILL ASKED PEOPLE TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE IN IT!!

-Promos and Shoutouts-
History of Bad Ideas
https://historyofbadideas.libsyn.com/

Play Comics
https://playcomics.com/

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Birthdays and Coffee Gods: ODO 131

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 23:10:12 GMT

I'm rewinding a bit to talk about my birthday, and more accurately the gifts I got for my birthday and Yule. In Recommended Listening I'm doing another little rewind to the other show from previous guest, Derek, from the Sometimes Geek podcast. with Rolling Misadventures. Finally in the Jackass of the Week, I've got a guy who lied about his age so bad, I don't know what's worse, him or the people who fell for it.

-Goodbye Perry Johnson
On January 2, 2019, Perry Johnson passed away after an 8 month battle with cancer. Perry was a loving husband, father, and friend to so many and was nothing but a ray of light, even when things looked dark. He was a dear friend to so many in the podcasting world, and I only wish that i could have gotten to know him better and meet him personally. Goodbye Perry. Your pain is finally over.
You can find his obituary at
http://www.gracegardensfh.com/m/?p=memorial&id=2156620&fbclid=IwAR3RMVBZ7BwtmGxwD2EMQJkB80xNN-3iswRIhfMZW4ocWLkznwpxq2LZUJU

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https://www.paypal.me/perryandlindsay25

-Holidays and Coffee
So if you know me, you know that I am what could be described as a HEAVY coffee drinker. Honestly I'm a 2 pots a day kind of guy. But, believe it or not, I don't only drink coffee. Despite this, every year at holidays and birthdays, invariably, someone buys me a bag of coffee. This year it happened to be my wife, because when in doubt, buy Adam coffee. But this time she got something extra special. For Yule, she bought me two different varieties of coffee from Death Wish Coffee Co. She got me both the original, and the Valhalla Java Odinforce Blend. Plus for my birthday she got me a nice adjustable burr grinder to go with them.

https://www.deathwishcoffee.com/

-Recommended Listening-
Rolling Misadventures
https://rollingmisadventures.podbean.com/

"A podcaster collaboration creating short form audio drama with a real play style show playing Fiasco."

-I had heard of this Rolling Misadventures, naturally, because I am a friend of the host, Derek, from his other show Sometimes Geek. As I've never been a fan of tabletop roll playing games, I didn't really both listening to it. That is until he came on the show and described it. If you don't know what Fiasco is, it really doesn't matter. Understanding the "game" element of the show is not necessary to enjoy it, unlike so many other real play type shows where you may be completely lost. Since they complete a story in only 2 episodes, it is very easy to just jump right in to a new story without having to listen back to a year of episodes to follow the story. To me it is just like listening to a series of improv scenes that happen to make up a single story. Then the game injects different rules for them to follow in those scenes to progress the story. I have really gotten to enjoy this way more than I expected to. If you dig improv comedy storytelling, you need to check out this podcast.

-Jackass of the Week-
16 Year Old Soccer Star Turns Out To Be 28
https://www.odditycentral.com/news/16-year-old-football-prodigy-turns-out-to-be-28.html
A player in the Indian Super League, who held the record as the youngest scorer in the league, has been suspended for lying about his age. Turns out the player, who claimed to be 16, appears to actually be 28. Looking at his picture all I can say is, NO F***ING DUH!!

Promos
The Story Behind
http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/
Sometimes Geek podcast
http://www.sometimesgeek.com/

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New Year New Whatever: ODO 130

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 21:23:11 GMT

Happy New Year 2019!! It’s the first new episode of the year, and that means it’s time to make plans for what I want to do on the show this year that I’ll probably never get to. Plus I’ve got a little tease for some ideas and recommendations coming up this year.

I realize I do this just about every year. Right around new year’s I look back on all of the things I did last year, and all of the things that I want to do in the coming year. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever really kept up any one of those plans, with exception to maybe keeping a more consistent release schedule. I’ve missed only a handful of shows in the last year, which is more than I can say for years past. I may have been late more times than I would have liked, but I got something out.

On top of that, I actually accomplished my goal of completing the 30 days of podcasting for NAPODPOMO. That by itself was a goal of mine after the failure of 2017.

Somehow I also managed to start a business as a podcast editor and develop an interest in doing voiceover. Although I’ve only done minor work as a voice actor, I have had a little success as a podcast editor which I hope to grow in 2019. First step in that is creating my website for ODO Voice Productions which, considering how long it took to build this website, may take some time. But I know it’s necessary. Along with that I’ve got to start formal VO training, which is going to take time and money, but I know it’ll be worth it in the long run.

As for the podcast, besides keeping up my regular release schedule, I would really like to expand the show more and include more guest spots. My goal is to have a guest at least once a month going forward. I planned to start this in December, but holiday schedules are quite the pain. Since I’m not a great interviewer, I lean more toward the Nerdist/ ID10T method of just having a conversation with people for sheer enjoyment of the conversation. I’d also like to be a guest on more podcasts myself, which again takes time, but is always quite a lot of fun to do.

I also want to do more extra stuff for my Patreon supporters. Over the holidays I released a reading of myself doing “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” which I really enjoyed. I would like to do more things like that for those people who are awesome enough to support the show financially.

-Recommended Listening-
I have a bunch of podcasts that I want to share with you for 2019, but not as many as you may have to share with me. Going forward I want to turn this segment into more of a traditional review/ feature segment. And I want you to tell me what you’re listening to. What do you think I should check out. I’ve been telling you what to listen to for long enough. I want you to expand this segment beyond my taste and into that of the people who seem to enjoy my ramblings.
Send me your recommendations. Whether it’s on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, e-mail, carrier pigeon…
I want to know what you want me to listen to

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Plethora of Perplexus: ODO 129

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 21:57:48 GMT

Happy holidays to you. This week I’ve got a tale of too many “Perplexi,” an oddly large number of humorous news stories about guns, a “Jackass” who wants to trade pot for a Big Mac, and I don’t care if Paul Csomo already mentioned it, in “Recommended Listening” I’m talking about Weird With You.

Hope you had a great holiday, whatever holiday you celebrate. For us that would be Yule, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t give presents. But when you’ve got 4 boys who get jealous of everything, you have to have a strategy. For example, buying them all different versions of the same toy.
In our case that toy would be the Perplexus. If you haven’t seen one, a Perplexus is a 3 dimensional puzzle, usually within a sphere, where the goal is to move a ball from a starting point through 100+ turns and obstacles to the end without falling off the track. Just because it’s labeled ages 8 and up, this is no easy task, and once you start playing you will get sucked in to the game by sheer frustration… We bought 4. Not only did we buy 4, but we bought 4 different versions. We got the Original, the Epic, the Mini Twist, and the World’s Smallest Perplexus, which is an original that is about the size of a tennis ball. And every single one has had everybody in the house occupied since opening them up.

-BS From The News-

-Man Uses Taped Up NES Gun To Rob Banks
A man in Mexico used an old NES Zapper toy, wrapped in electrical tape, to rob as many as 15 banks.

-New York Town Holds Toy Gun Buyback Program To Change Gun Culture
In an attempt to change American’s culture of using guns, one New York town has started a program to buy back toy guns in exchange for other toys. They feel that if they get the kids to stop using toy guns, that they wont want to use real guns later.

-Baltimore Takes In Rocket Launcher During Gun Buy Back
During a recent gun buyback event, somebody arrived to turn in their rocket launcher. It was unloaded, and now authorities are trying to track down how the owner came to possess it.

-Jackass Of The Week-
-Florida Man Tries To Trade Weed For McDonald’s
While going through the drive thru of his local McDonald’s, a 23 year old man attempted to pay for his food with a bag of marijuana.
Apparently he thinks that Florida is still under the barter system.
He returned later that day, supposedly with cash, and was later arrested based on employee descriptions.

-Recommended Listening-
Weird With You
"Take a break from reality with a quirky couple who discusses WEIRD topics and goes on fun tangents every Wednesday, for your amusement. We tackle strange news stories, pop culture oddities, and existential questions with irreverence and imagination. We’ve got ridiculous segments, impressions, special guests, hilarious fake ads & more! Won’t you be weird with us?"

-Promos and Shoutouts-
The Countdown Movie and TV Reviews
Who’s Right with Doug and Anthony
The Unwritable Rant

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Sugar Cookies and Christmas Songs ODO 128

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 21:09:50 GMT

It’s almost Christmas. Why not add a little holiday cheer to the show. Gareth’s Random Ramblings is doing their annual Christmas series, and we even got into the spirit this weekend decorating gingerbread houses. Of course I’ve still got a “Jackass of the Week” that throws all that holiday spirit out the window.

This year my wife decided that we should try to do some more traditional things for the holidays.
As such, my wife decided that we were going to decorate gingerbread houses and sugar cookies. I’m not necessarily against decorating cookies. But I do have a thing about gingerbread houses.
I just don’t understand the point of decorating food that you really have no intention of eating. Decorating fresh gingerbread cookies or fresh baked sugar cookies I’m ok with, but to spend all that time to decorate a bunch of stale semi-gingerbread sheets glued into house form just to sit on a shelf and get thrown away… I’m not a fan.
I want to eat my cookies not look at them.

-Recommended Listening-

-Gareth’s Random Ramblings

"A weekly podcast in which we, Gareth and Bex, discuss everything. And we mean everything. We have discussed topics as far and wide as celebrity news, and celebrity deaths; our wedding, and our miscarriages; from our new cars to our old friends, all while cracking jokes and basically trying to have fun in each others company."

In honor of the 12 Days of Christmas, Gareth and Bex have been doing their annual “12 Days of Podcasts” where they keep things family friendly. They play holiday trivia and games and each night they end the show with one of them singing a Christmas song.

-Jackass Of The Week-
Rather than having a single weird news story this week. Instead, the Jackass of the Week is going to the creators of Fortnite for ripping off dances from people. They are currently being sued by the “backpack kid” who popularized the dance known as “the Floss,” Alfonso Ribeiro over “the Carlton,” and rapper 2 Milly. They also got heat from Donald Faison over the use of his Turk dance from “Scrubs.” Of course technically none of these people own a copyright to these dances, if you even can, but they are all dances that are synonymous with those people. It’s not really about the fact that they didn’t have permission to use the dances. To me at least, it’s the fact that they didn’t even ask some of them. And they didn’t tell them that those dances would be sold in the game.

-Promos and Shoutouts-
Is This Adulting
Rough Giraffe

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Stayin' Alive, Even If It Kills Me: ODO 127

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:03:05 GMT

This week I find myself in a sea of parents at one of the most uncomfortable events of the year... Children's winter concerts. Throwing the season out the window, in Recommended Listening I've got a new take on a horror movie podcast with "Kim and Ket Stay Alive... Maybe." And I wrap it all up with a failed marriage between a woman... and a ghost.

-Recommended Listening-
Kim and Ket Stay Alive... Maybe
http://www.kimandketstayalive.com/

What do you get when two best friends, and horror movie fans, convince themselves that they would definitely be ‘the final girl’ at the end of the movie and never be the girl running up the stairs when she should be running out the front door? You get Kim and Ket Stay Alive…Maybe. Each episode, Kim Burns and Ketryn Porter choose a different horror film, and through very scientific (not scientific), totally indisputable (very disputable) methods, and amidst hilarious tangents about their personal lives, they determine whether they would be the ones to stay alive at the end.

-Woman Who Married Pirate Ghost Claims They've Separated
https://www.irishpost.com/news/irish-woman-married-ghost-300-year-old-pirate-says-split-162579

An Irish woman, who has claimed to have married the ghost of a 300 year old pirate, has announced that they have split up.

Personally, I think the bit about him being dead for 300 years would have split them up in the first place, but hey it's 2018!

-Promos and Shoutouts-

Varmints
http://www.blazingcariboustudios.com/shows/varmints/

Sunshine and Powercuts
http://sunshineandpowercuts.com/

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I'm Officially A Dad: ODO 126

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 21:05:52 GMT

I'm back to "normal" with this week's show where I talk about my new status of being "officially" a Dad, and it revolves around lights. This week's featured podcast brings the 4th appearance of John Buckenas, 2nd for Jessica Kupferman, and Recommended Listening debut of Melissa Brilliant with their show "Brilliant Observations." And it all wraps up with a Jackass of The Week involving a woman who just wanted to buy some Pringles. Or did she?

RECOMMENDED LISTENING

-Brilliant Observations-
"Comedy show by the 2 powerhouses Melissa Brilliant and Jessica Kupferman. These 2 are dubious of everything...especially a stove."
https://brilliantobservations.com/

JACKASS OF THE WEEK
-Woman Sentenced To Two Months In Jail For Opening A Can Of Pringles
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7853136/pregnant-woman-jailed-pringles-tesco/amp/

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Day 30 #NAPODPOMO Extra Super Special Guest Heather Welch

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 22:49:34 GMT

It's Friday November 30th, the final day of National Podcast Post Month. And to close things out, I decided to have my very best pod-friend, Extra Super Special Guest, Heather Welch from "Sunshine and Powercuts" on for little other reason than just that I love talking with her. Of course there are a few cases of kids and dog interference, but what would this show be without those sort of things? It is always so great to get to talk with Heather. She is such a sweet person. Why the hell is she friends with me? I still don't get it, but I'm glad to have her in my life.

Listen to Heather on "Sunshine and Powercuts"
https://www.sunshineandpowercuts.com/

Check out heather's Podcast Recommendation "The Mindful Kind"
http://www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/

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Day 29 #NAPODPOMO I Just About Did It

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 23:10:22 GMT

Thursday Day 29 and I've just about done it. I wanhted to do a big clip show at the end of this, but that's just too much work. Instead I'm just looking back at how much I've grown in the last month of daily shows. Although it's a tough thing to accomplish, I think this could be a great training exercise for any newbie podcaster to fast track growing their skills.

Very special thank you to all of you who have supported me through this whole month, especially: Paul Csomo, Derek Graziano, Chris Osborne, and Heather Welch. You guys are amazing.

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Day 28 #NAPODPOMO Making Mac and Cheese

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:26:28 GMT

Wednesday Day 28 and we're making mac and cheese.

Here's what you'll need:

1 Link Smoked Sausage- cubed
1 lb Macaroni Pasta of Your Choice

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cubed
2 heavy Tbs Flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 cups whole milk
8 ounces ( 1/2 lb) FRESHLY SHREDDED Cheddar Cheese

- Boil your pasta (duh)

-While pasta is boiling, brown your sausage in an extra large sauce pan or pot, remove sausage from pan and set aside
- In sausage pan, melt your butter and whisk together with sausage drippings
- Once butter is melted, whisk in your flour until thoroughly combined
-After flour is integrated, slowly whisk in your milk, giving it time to completely absorb into the flour butter mix before adding more. It will go from a paste to more of a gravy consistency.
-After all the milk is thoroughly mixed in, slowly whisk in your cheese in small handfulls, making sure to allow it to completely melt and integrate before adding more to the pan.
-After all of the cheese is added and melted, reintroduce the sausage to the mix and stir.

-Pour your cheese/ sausage mix over the top of your drained pasta and stir carefully to coat all of your pasta.
-Let it rest for about 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and cool. (It will be SUPER HOT)

Serve and enjoy.

-

Here's a basic similar recipe that doesn't include the sausage.
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/stovetop-macaroni-and-cheese/

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Day 27 #NAPODPOMO I'm In Discover Pods

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 22:54:42 GMT

Tuesday Day 27, and I'm kinda freaking out because I have just been featured in Discover pods.

Read the article here:
https://discoverpods.com/odd-dad-out-podcast-mom-dad-cuss-little-adam-higgins/

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Day 26 #NAPODPOMO Fish Tank Fear

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 06:34:10 GMT

Monday, Day 26, and it's time to do some chores. Today, the big story came from my "favorite" chore, cleaning the fish tank. More accurately, it came from Sam flooding the living room while I cleaned the fish tank...

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FIXED Day 25 #NAPODPOMO The Month Is Almost Over

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:15:11 GMT

*Apologies for the problems first time around. I fixed the audio.

It's Sunday, Day 25 and Holy Sh*t the month is almost over. I can't believe I've successfully made it this far. So I look back at this month compared to last year and how I've grown in skill, and how much better I think the shows have been this time around.

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Day 24 #NAPODPOMO LIVE from The Car

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 06:39:42 GMT

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Day 23 #NAPODPOMO Recommending The Thrilling Adventure Hour Treasury

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 23:03:51 GMT

It's Friday, day 23 of NAPODPOMO and that means it's time for this week's Recommended Listening. This week I am singing the praises of the return of one of my favorite cancelled podcasts, "The Thrilling Adventure Hour."

-The Thrilling Adventure Hour- Treasury
http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/the-thrilling-adventure-hour/

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Day 22 #NAPODPOMO How To Thanksgiving In A Nutshell

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 04:00:49 GMT

Day 22. Happy Thanksgiving!! Not only do I get back to talking about turkey and cranberry sauce, but I actually give you the full rundown of how I am able to single handedly knock out our Thanksgiving dinner with a minimum of stress. *Plus bonus pie tips.

Basic Cranberry Sauce recipe can be found here, or on the back of EVERY bag of cranberries ever.
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/basic-cranberry-sauce-236532

I just swap the water for good orange juice and throw in a cinnamon stick. Enjoy.

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Day 21 #NAPODPOMO Anything But Animals w/ Paul Csomo

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 23:02:20 GMT

Day 21 and I've got Paul Csomo from the Varmints podcast on as my extra special super awesome guest. We talk about everything from podcast production stuff to Nickelback and "Henry Porter." Anything and everything but animals, and it was an absolute blast.

Varmints podcast
http://www.blazingcariboustudios.com/varmints/

Weird With You
https://soundcloud.com/weirdwithyou

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Day 20 #NAPODPOMO Talking Thanksgiving Sides

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 23:23:09 GMT

Day 20 of #NAPODPOMO and in my Thanksgiving theme this week, I'm talking about my personal sides, and how I make stuffing mostly from scratch.

If you want my cranberry sauce recipe, hit me up on the social medias

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Day 19 #NAPODPOMO Busy Busy Monday

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 03:36:29 GMT

Monday, Day 19, and I'm busy as hell. Between all my regular monday duties, final shopping for Thanksgiving, and baking bread for Thanksgiving stuffing, I'm a bit run down today.

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Day 18 #NAPODPOMO A Sometimes Mis-Rolling Geek Adventure

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 03:26:30 GMT

Day 18 and I am joined by Derek Graziano of the Sometimes Geek Podcast, and Rolling Misadventures podcast. We talk about his shows. We talk about our weirdness. And we just have a fun time.

-Sometimes Geek
http://www.sometimesgeek.com

-Rolling Misadventures
https://rollingmisadventures.podbean.com/

-You, Me, and Duffy
http://www.youmeandduffy.com/

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Day 17 #NAPODPOMO How Am I Doing

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 06:21:59 GMT

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Day 16 #NAPODPOMO 2018: Recommended Listening- 2000 DC

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 00:10:33 GMT

It's Friday. It's Day 16 of #NAPODPOMO and that means it's time for Recommended Listening. This week's feature is the new sitcom podcast, 2000 DC.

-2000 DC
https://sitpod2000dc.podbean.com/

2000 DC is a satirical sitcom podcast. Follow Alex and Dimitri as they move into Washington DC and face issues of the modern world.

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Day 15 #NAPODPOMO 2018: Buses, USB, and Mourning Stan Lee

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 20:52:25 GMT

Day 15 of #NAPODPOMO. It's Thursday, and that means it's time for BS From The News.

-Russians Dress As Cardboard Buss To Cross "Vehicles Only" Bridge
https://globalnews.ca/news/4659289/russians-cardboard-bus-bridge/

-Japan's Minister of Cyber Security Doesn't Know What A USB Drive Is
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/does-not-compute-japan-cyber-security-minister-admits-shunning-pcs-doesnt-know-what-a

-Jackass Of The Week-

-Armie Hammer Bashes People For Posting Stan Lee Selfies After His Death
https://www.eonline.com/news/986874/armie-hammer-slammed-for-criticizing-celebrities-stan-lee-tributes

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Day 14 #NAPODPOMO 2018 Random Ramblings

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 23:18:10 GMT

#Day 14, and no full show this week, probably. Between broken toe and long night at work, combined with some editing work to get done, I just didn't have time to pull it off. So I chat about the struggle of doing a show everyday when you really have no plan, and my hope for Paul from Varmints in his actual plan to pull this off next year.

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Day 13 #NAPODPOMO 2018 FREAKING OWW!!

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 21:10:46 GMT

Day 13 and I smashed my freaking toe on my son's bed. So you get to hear me grip about it. FREAKING OWW!!

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Day 12 #NAPODPOMO 2018 RIP Stan Lee

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 04:39:48 GMT

It's Day 12 of #NAPODPOMO and today we lost the master of all Marvel Comics, Stan Lee. He passed away this morning at the age of 95

RIP Stan Lee ( 1922-2018)

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/stan-lee-dead-marvel-comics-real-life-superhero-was-95-721450

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Day 11 #NAPODPOMO 2018 Mom and Dad Talk Drag

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 05:56:04 GMT

Day 11 of #NAPODPOMO and I'm joined by my wife, ReAnna, because she was in the room, and she decided that if I'm going to be in here doing this, she may as well be a part of it. After our customary smack talk, we get in to a little chat about the sequel to a movie that I featured over a year ago, "Hurricane Bianca 2: From Russia With Hate." Of course, from there we just go off about Drag Race and All Stars season 4 coming up, and some of our favorite drag queens.

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Day 10 #NAPODPOMO 2018 Everyone Else Is Sick

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 19:31:29 GMT

#NAPODPOMO Day 10 and I've managed to get the rest of the family sick. I think that about covers it, yeah.

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Day 9 #NAPODPOMO 2018: Recommended Listening- Millenial Pagan Podcast

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 20:57:57 GMT

Day 9 falls on a Friday, and in the Twitter-verse that means its #FF Follow Friday. So what better day to do this week's Recommended Listening feature, the Millennial Pagan podcast.

-Millennial Pagan Podcast-
https://paganpod.podbean.com/

"Millennial Pagan Podcast is a voice to the growing number of Pagan Millennials and our brand of Witchcraft, Magic, Practice, and Worship. Our goal is to explore the future of Paganism through the tough and controversial topics that effect Pagans, Witches, Polytheists, and Occultists in our ever-changing world. Promoting a peaceful understanding of Paganism in media. "

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Day 8 #NAPODPOMO 2018 BSFTN Satanists Sue Netflix

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 03:21:51 GMT

For Day 8 I've decided to forego the regular show this week and just give you the segments that would have gone in through the rest of the week, starting with today's BS From The News.

-The Satanic Temple Sues Netflix for $150 Million
https://www.npr.org/2018/11/08/665783412/satanists-sue-netflix-warner-bros-for-150m-saying-sabrina-copied-their-statue

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Day 7 #NAPODPOMO 2018 Shouldnt Have Gone To Work

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 03:31:49 GMT

Day 7, and I'm just too sick to do the regular show today. If you recall, I went in to work last night, despite being as sick as I am. That was a huge mistake. I should have just called out. I spent the better part of the night in misery and didn't get home until about 3 am. On my way home I loaded up with all the vitamin C and dietary aids I could to help me get over this crude, and I hope to have it all pushed out by tomorrow. Here's hoping.

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Day 6 #NAPODPOMO 2018 Sickness and ODO 126 Preview

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 22:37:45 GMT

Day 6 and the curse has continued. I'm full on sick, but that's just the way that goes sometimes. I've got a preview of Wednesday's ODO 126, with a news story about "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" and the Satanic Temple. And In Recommended Listening, I'll be featuring the Millennial Pagan podcast. Hopefully I don't drop dead from illness before then, so maaaaybe, I'll catch you tomorrow.

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Day 5 #NAPODPOMO 2018 Is Cursed

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 01:24:10 GMT

Day 5 of National Podcast Post month has me thinking the whole darn thing may be cursed. Much like the illness that quite literally plagued me last November, I am finding myself once again under fire from a sinus infection. Last year a sinus infection death spiraled into a series of illnesses that left me out of work for weeks and with 2 broken ribs.
Then again, this may just be a case of the seasons changing and allergies acting up... Naaaaa, I'm going with a curse.

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Day 4 #NAPODPOMO Chat with Bug and Sam

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 02:43:53 GMT

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Day 3 #NAPODPOMO 2018 Kids and PHX Pagan Pride

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 01:06:50 GMT

For Day 3 of NAPODPOMO I'm surrounded by my kids, because it's a Saturday and they don't want to leave me alone long enough to record this. Today we went to the Phoenix Pagan Pride Festival and got to see some pretty cool and fun things, as well as meet the hosts of the Millennial Pagan Podcast. I may get more in depth as to the full experience at the event later, if my wife decides to join me for tomorrow's show. But for now, it's back to work I go. Thank you and goodnight!

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Day 2 #NAPODPOMO 2018- Geeking About Gear

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 23:48:52 GMT

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Day1 #NAPODPOMO 2018

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:11:18 GMT

November is National Podcast Post Month, which once again means that I'll be doing a new episode every day for the full 30 days. (Hopefully)
I'm thinking this time I may try to do something different. Send me topics, send me questions, I may even try having a guest or 2 throughout the month.

Drop your feedback in the comments, or send me a message with your questions. If you're interested, maybe we can work out a guest spot. 30 days is a lot of material to fill.

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This Is Halloween: ODO 125

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 19:45:40 GMT

Happy Halloween everyone! This week I simply take a stroll through the headstones and talk about all of the things that get me in the mood for Halloween. From Music and movies to, of course, podcasts. I chat about the Netflix series "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" and have the long awaited Recommended Listening feature of "Sirenicide."

-Spooky Suggestions-
"The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina"
To say the new version of "Sabrina The Teenage Witch" is dark is the understatement of the year. Instead of the happy zany adventures of a teen witch, this incarnation follows a much darker path through Sabrina's conflict over her mortal life and signing her soul to her Satanic coven. That's right, these witches are Satanists, no two ways about it. On top of that, there are multiple mentions of eating people in the series. So if you're the kind to be offended by that, this may not be the show for you. Then again, if you would be offended by that in a show, you probably weren't going to watch anything about a witch in the first placed. If you don't have a problem with that, then you should absolutely give "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" a binge this Halloween.

-Creppy Podcasts-

Welcome to Night Vale
Alice Isn't Dead
Within The Wires
The Unseen Hour
Southern Grimoire
Twisted Philly
The Unwritable Rant
Midnight In America
600 Second Saga

-Recommended Listening-

-Sirenicide-
http://sirenicide.com/

Sirenicide is a serialized horror drama based in the wicked world woven in and around Morston, Texas. The criminal factions and dark government agencies are just the start of the malevolence that roams the streets of this macabre city. The tales in Sirenicide tap into the fear and lore that envelope what most would consider to be fiction. The production plays host to a plethora of popular personalities from other nightmarish podcasts. The main cast of creepy, courageous, and curious characters evolve with the overarching story, but they also chronicle some amazing self-contained, standalone tales. The original music serves each episode’s atmosphere in a way that embraces and enhances each scene. So uncover the dark secrets, evil murders, supernatural experiences, and mysterious doctors awaiting in this modern epic.

-Promos and Shoutouts-
Fairy Tales for Unwanted Children
600 Second Saga

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Holiday Spending Season Is Coming: ODO 124

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:09:54 GMT

I realized, as I started recording, that Halloween is only a week away and I don't know what we are going to do this year. As I thought about that I started thinking about the holiday season and how Halloween kicks off the season of spending. Between Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas time, you just start purging cash at the end of October. I also reflect on how my general introversion makes me uncomfortable with holiday travel, and I have a callback to last week's psychological breakdown.

In Recommended Listening I've got a super short flash fiction podcast. I'm talking about that sci-fi/ horror drama, 600 Second Saga.

For the Jackass of the Week, I'm off to Spain for some unnecessarily expensive worms.

-Recommended Listening-

600 Second Saga
http://600secondsaga.com/

Escape the world every week – listen now for 10 minutes of sci-fi and fantasy. Every kind of science fiction and fantasy from epic fantasy, space opera, hilarious aliens, surreal moments, time travel romances, political espionage, and so much more! Flash fiction that fits your life and lets you explore a new world weekly.

-Jackass Of The Week-

-Spanish Diners Spending Big Money For Rare Food That Doesn't Even Taste Good
https://www.odditycentral.com/foods/angulas-an-ultra-expensive-food-that-doesnt-even-taste-good.html

Angulas, which in Spanish translates to "baby eels" are a super expensive and rare food in Spain. The thing is that even the people who eat them admit that they really don't taste very good. They are just limp slimy flavorless white worms. But these flavorless worms can cost over $500 per lb. Why eat them then? Because they are rare and expensive and it shows that you've got money to burn on stupid tasteless food.

-Promos and Shoutouts-
Rolling Misadventures
http://www.rollingmisadventures.com/

Trivia Geeks Live!
http://www.blazingcariboustudios.com/shows/trivia-geeks/

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Letting The Voices Out: ODO 123

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:28:47 GMT

To say this show is a little random would be an understatement. I go from talking about car issues and why I missed last week, to adventures in voice acting. I get a little psycho-analytical, and somewhere in there I crack open my brain a bit and the voices in my head start leaking through. Have I mentioned normal is not my specialty? In the news I've got Apple "fixing" an emoji, a bunch of jealous parents, and a wannabe Texas Chainsaw Massacre who's getting fitted for a peg leg.

-BS From The News-

-Apple "Fixes" Bagel Emoji To Look Fresher, And Adds Cream Cheese
Because people have nothing better to do than to complain about the accuracy of emojis, Apple has released a new version of their bagel emoji with their latest update. Users complained that the previous version looked like a low quality, mass produced, grocery store variety bagel. The new version appears more like a hand made bagel with cream cheese.

-Chinese Man Gets "Social Boycot" For Driving His Son To School In A Ferrari
A father in China has been blacklisted by the parents at his son's school because he frequently drops his son off in his Ferrari 488 sports car. They even went to the extent of removing him from the parent's group chat. Many parents in the school feel that his display of wealth is going to have a negative effect on the rest of the children, and have told him not to bring the car to school. *I think they're just a bunch of jealous bitches.

-Jackass Of The Week-

-Man Loses Leg To Lawn Mower After Attacking Son With Chainsaw
A 76 year old Tennessee man had to have his leg amputated after he attacked his son with a chainsaw while his son was mowing the lawn. The son then ran his father over with the lawnmower in self defense. *76 year old man running with a chainsaw. What could possibly go wrong?

-Promos and Shoutouts-

Fairy Tales For Unwanted Children
We Watched A Thing
2000 DC

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Never Too Tired To Talk Podcasting: ODO 122

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:08:40 GMT

Super short show this week. I've just got that weather change low energy vibe going right now. But that doesn't stop me from talking podcasting, and giving a quick "Cliff's Notes" of my livestream on International Podcast Day.
I also rant a bit about the recently announced cancellation of the bankruptcy auction for Toys R Us.
And I crown Lindsay Lohan the Jackass Of The Week over her attempted kidnapping of homeless refugee children in Russia on Instagram.

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Tackling Food Trucks Pt 3: ODO 121

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 21:13:11 GMT

Another month, another trip to the food trucks. This time, we went in with a plan and had the best, most filling trip yet. Speaking of family fun time, monster number 3 got a little bit of social media traction over a video of him watching his favorite team on BattleBots. Plus, I've got a Jackass Bridezilla with a big price tag, and a little chat about International Podcast Day.

-Don't Die Witch Doctor
Our Favorite thing to watch on TV as a family is BattleBots. Naturally we all have our favorites, but while watching a recent episode, my little Buggy got very emotional as his favorite bot was losing a battle.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoIyICDg2fO/?utm_source=ig_embed

-Food Trucks
One of the things that we have begun doing recently as a family is going to a local food truck festival held every month at the baseball stadium. We have been to a few of these now, including one called "FoodStock" that had over 80 food trucks present. This month we went to the monthly "Sundays In The Park" featuring over 20 food trucks, and we had a plan. My wife researched every truck's menu and prices and put together an itinerary for our day at the park that lead to us having the best experience at a food truck festival so far. And we're already planning for next month.

-Jackass Of The Week-
Bride Freaks Out Because Friends Wont Pay $3 Thousand For Destination Wedding
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/bride-goes-tirade-learning-friends-wont-pay-3k-attend-destination-wedding-im-tempted-just-elope-162504134.html

Recently a woman went on a Facebook tirade after her friends refused to spend $3000 to attend her destination wedding in Thailand. After only 9 people RSVP'd to the wedding, she agreed to move the wedding to Hawaii for only $2000. After the move, only 7 people RSVP'd, resulting in her aforementioned rant. Besides her complaints about the paltry attendance, she also griped about the fact that only the cheapest items had been purchased. Our lovable "Bridezilla" actually gave her friends a 3 day ultimatum to respond to the invites or she would delete them from Facebook.

-Recommended Listening-
https://internationalpodcastday.com/

International Podcast Day™ is September 30th and is an international celebration of the power of podcasts! The celebration is a great opportunity to connect with fellow podcasters, podcast listeners, podcast enthusiasts, and leaders in the podcasting industry. Help spread the word by telling your friends, sharing the celebration on your podcasts and social media feeds, and using #InternationalPodcastDay. There are several ways to get involved and plenty to benefit from by taking part in International Podcast Day.

-Promos and Shoutouts-

Varmints
So I Married a Movie Geek

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Taking a Leap and Nerding Out: ODO 120

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:56:55 GMT

With all the nerdery in the news this week, I decided to take a break from my normal ramblings and nerd out a little bit. This week saw trailers dropped for the upcoming Disney sequel, "Mary Poppins Returns." We also got the first trailer for the next film from Marvel studios, "Captain Marvel." And finally we got an announcement that Netflix would be working with the show's original creators to make a live-action series of "Avatar: The Last Air Bender." I take a small sidebar to inform you of a tragedy that struck a podcasting brother in the form of Hurricane Florence. And last but certainly not least, in Recommended Listening, I actually talk about a show that I edit. (No I'm not being paid to do it either.) This week's feature goes to "Leap Like Me" with Lisa Hoashi.

Mary Poppins Returns Trailer
https://youtu.be/-3jsfXDZLIY

Captain Marvel Trailer
https://youtu.be/Z1BCujX3pw8

Avatar: The Last Air Bender Getting Live Action Show On Netflix
https://io9.gizmodo.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-is-being-reborn-as-a-netflix-1829139229/amp

-Recommended Listening-

Leap Like Me
https://www.lisahoashi.com/podcast

Leap Like Me with Lisa Hoashi is a weekly podcast about the leaps people take in life to go after what they really want. Their leaps include taking a sabbatical; a radical career change; launching a creative or entrepreneurial project; and moving somewhere new. Here they share their biggest fears, obstacles, surprises and payoffs when they took their leap.

-Promos and Shoutouts-
Who's Right Podcast

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He was informed that everything he owned was taken by the hurricane. His home is 100% underwater due to the surge of the ocean and his family lost everything. Insurance will not cover his loss and he and his family are without a place to live, lost three cars, furniture, and are financially devastated by the storm.

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I Don't Care If My Voice Is Shot: ODO 119

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 19:41:17 GMT

Hey! I'm here this week and I sound like complete crap. Long story short, I've been sick, but I didn't want to miss another week. That being said, it's a shorter show. No Jackass of the Week, but I do get into what's had me so busy recently and what I really do love about being a podcast editor. Plus I wrap up with the week's Recommended Listening feature, Play Comics.

-Recommended Listening-

Play Comics

Play Comics is a show that looks at video games based on comic properties and how faithful those games stay to the source material.

-Promos and Shoutouts-
Rough Giraffe Podcast
Podcasts We Listen To

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A Friendly Troll, Bad Cops, and A Rough Giraffe: ODO 118

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 20:53:10 GMT

Another week, another show where I don't have a jumping off point. But that quickly takes a turn into my revelation that, when it comes to my friendships, I'm kind of a troll. But I'm a friendly troll. In a long overdue Recommended Listening, this week I'm talking about the Rough Giraffe Podcast. And finally, the Jackass of the Week brings us a couple of Detroit police precincts who really need a lesson in communication.

-Recommended Listening-
Rough Giraffe
https://roughgiraffe.podbean.com/

"Join Mum and Stacey for a quirky comedy podcast full of stories, facts and a wonky cat!"

Take 1 part "Varmints," 1 part "The Story Behind," add a fist full of zany and a "wonky" cat and you get Rough Giraffe. I will admit that I was never really interested in this show. I had heard the name dropped several times in podcasting groups and on other podcasts, but I never really knew what it was, or what it was about. Man, am I kicking myself now. Stacey and "Mum" provide a plethora of useful facts and trivia, and a splash of history to even the silliest of topics. I have learned things about penises, bellybuttons, and brains that I never really wanted to know, but it's cool that I know now. Of course they don't just cover anatomy. They also cover everything from marriage to pets and anything in between with tongue firmly planted in cheek. Absolutely hilarious, and a must listen for just about anybody. But you may want to send your kids to the other room.

-Jackass Of The Week-

-Detroit Police Accidently Try To Arrest Each Other In Failed "Drug Bust"
https://www.upi.com/Undercover-Detroit-police-attempt-to-arrest-each-other-in-embarassing-drug-bust/8361510804710/

Two Detroit area police precincts became caught up in a violent, yet hilarious, case of mistaken identity and miscommunication. When officers from Detroit's 12th precinct set up a sting operation posing as drug dealers, the last thing they expected was that the "drug buyers" that arrived would be undercover officers from the 11th precinct doing a similar operation. When more officers from the 11th precinct arrived to serve a search warrant, the scene turned into a full blown brawl between the two sets of officers.

-Promos This Week-

Play Comics

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What's Falling Out Of My Head: ODO 117

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:15:50 GMT

This week's show comes as a direct side effect of my recent foray into professional podcast editing. Long story short, I have been using a new program for editing podcasts, but I had yet to try recording an episode on it. I literally just sat down and started talking. Of course whenever I do an audio test I start with the opening of the show, and it just progressed from there.
You could say that this whole episode is as old school ODO as it gets. I had little if any idea what I was talking about, and I let my train of thought run off the tracks more times than I can remember. Considering I forget almost everything I say during an episode almost as soon as I press stop on the recording, that's saying something. What I do know is that I get into the reasons why I took a week off from the show, the growth of the ODO VP brand, and my insecurities about the overall value of the show to the listeners.

For me, more than all the news and ramblings, the most important part of the show is the Recommended Listening segment. I personally feel like that is the one segment of the show that has any real value to my listeners beyond just listening to me rant about life. As much as this has always been a very personality driven podcast (not that I've got a lot of that,) I take a certain amount of pride in the podcast features I do. As I've said before, my recommendations aren't for sale. I only ever talk about shows I actually enjoy and listen to. Yes, some have fallen off of my regular listening habits, but that is more on account of me listening to even more shows. But above all, everything I say about a podcast is honest and genuine. I tell you why I listen to the shows and what get me hooked, but I also point out anything that I may not be a fan of on a show. I don't give "reviews" I do features. Yes, I know it's a matter of semantics, but that's not the point. The point is, if I don't actually listen to a show and enjoy, I'm not going to talk about it. That to me is the only thing of value I actually provide in this show. So I have felt lately like I am short changing the little bit of an audience I have as I have not had a real Recommended Listening feature in about a month.

Along those lines, sometimes I feel like maybe I should stop doing this podcast and try to do something with a little more substance to it. I genuinely would like to start doing that interview show that I discussed a while back, but I simply do not have the time. Between my night job, my kids, dad chores, podcasting, and podcast editing, sometimes even I wonder how I do it.

Ya know what's funny? I know I missed about 90% of what I actually talk about in this thing. Good luck!

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I'm Bad At Friends: ODO 116

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 23:08:31 GMT

This week I've got a quick-ish spot about the recent storm that hammered my neighborhood. In place of a full feature, for Recommended Listening I mention a couple shows I've just started listening to that will get a future feature. I've got a "Jackass" who's affair cost him millions. And I ramble on about my recent epiphany that I'm really just not very good with friends.

-Recommended Listening-

Luke Who's Talking
https://lukewhostalking.podbean.com/

Rough Giraffe
https://roughgiraffe.podbean.com/

-Jackass Of The Week-
Man Has To Pay $8.8 Million For Affair With Another Man's Wife
http://www.odditycentral.com/news/texas-man-has-to-pay-8-8-million-for-seducing-another-mans-wife.html

A Texas man has been ordered to pay $8.8 million after being sued for "alienation of affection," or in other words, having an affair with a married woman. After meeting the woman at a BMX stunt bike show put on by her husband, the pair had a lengthy affair which was frequently disguised as business trips or spa vacations paid for by the woman's husband. North Carolina law allows a person to sue someone for knowingly engaging in an extramarital affair.

-Promos and Shoutouts-
Sunshine Summit 2018
Gareth's Random Ramblings
Varmints
Best Forevers: a Podcast For Kindred Spirits

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Brown Skies, Back to School, and Books: ODO 115

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 21:47:14 GMT

Another week, another dust storm. Of course it happened right after I washed my van. It's the last week of Summer vacation before my boys go back to school and, as usual, the school supply list is utterly ridiculous. But we did seem to find a new tool to try and make our boys behave in the form of Lego Harry Potter. Plus, the launch of "Mole Hole Talk Radio." The release of The Story Behind book. I'm thinking about starting another podcast with interviews. And the proper return of the "Jackass of the Week" with a man too cheap to pay for a car wash.

-Jackass Of The Week-

Man Drives SUV Into River To Avoid Paying For Car Wash
http://www.odditycentral.com/videos/man-drives-suv-into-river-to-save-money-on-car-wash-instantly-regrets-it.html#more-64494

-Mole Hole Talk Radio-
http://moleholebroadcast.com/

-The Story Behind book-
http://thestorybehindbook.com/

Sunshine and Powercuts
https://www.sunshineandpowercuts.com/

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Summer Vacation and The Return of Sunshine: ODO 114

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 22:50:21 GMT

I'm back from our regular summer vacation, and I think I need another one. We always a good time, but, let's just put it this way, would you want to spend 20 hours in a van with 4 screaming boys? But now it's time to get back to work, back to business, and back to talking about myself because that's what I do here. Well, not just about myself. It's also time for another Sunshine Summit!

-Summer Vacation
This year was the smoothest, most efficient summer vacation we've had since moving to Arizona. My wife started planning the hotels back in January and this year we've finally found the best hotel that suits our needs. As a family of 4, we just have to have a suite with a full living room and kitchen in order to keep our sanity.
The drive back to Texas was seriously the smoothest it's ever been. When we drive to Texas, we actually do it all in a single trip without any overnight stays. My wife and I just keep switching drivers while the other rests. This year we went for a little different plan. I drove in the big cities and overnight, and she drove the open roads during the day. This actually left us with a pretty even spread of time. I actually stopped to take a nap at some rest stops a couple times, but I never got so tired that I felt like we were in danger, which has happened in the past. Other than that we stopped for major meals and kept on trucking.
We did all the same things we always do. We visited our families. My stepmom insisted we all go to Peter Piper Pizza. We went to the Texas State Aquarium. We drove around to see what things have changed. It's the same things we do every year, but this year seemed must less stressful. Maybe it's because we are in such a good place financially this time. For the first time ever, we actually didn't come home broke. In fact, we actually came back with extra money left over.
It's taken nearly 10 years, but we've finally gotten our family vacation dialed in. In a couple more years we wont even need to pack a diaper bag. here's looking forward to next year's vacation going just as smooth.

-Recommended Listening-

Sunshine Summit 2.0
https://www.sunshineandpowercuts.com/sunshinesummit2018/

The Sunshine Summit, created by Heather from the Sunshine and Powercuts Podcast, is a week long event made up of live streams celebrating connections and friendship from August 11th to the 17th (12th to the 18th for you people living in the future.) This time around it is also marking the 1 year anniversary of the podcast. I am fortunate, more accurately, lucky enough to be joining Heather on the actual anniversary of the podcast. Besides myself, returning guests include: Alysa Lucas, Bandrew Scott, and Stargate Pioneer. Joining in this time are also Derek Graziano, Rhett Hall, Anthony & Stephanie Conte, Lonein Lara, Suzy Buttress, Logan Naugle, Lisa & Sam, and Luke "Newsreel."

-Jackass Of The Week-
Whoever Designed the Freeways In Texas Cities
Instead of pulling up a story from the news to make rip into, I'm just gonna go with a serious gripe I have with my vacation back to Texas every year. The design of the freeway systems in the major cities in Texas is utterly retarded. Never mind that they are perpetually under construction with no real progress or signs of any actual improvements over the last 8 years. Scratch that. Make it 20 years. The freeway systems and roads themselves make no logical sense. Frequently, ramps exiting the freeway lead directly into ramps entering the freeway with less than a quarter mile of space for the cross traffic to avoid crashing into each other. Oh and the on-ramps themselves have such short merge lanes that many times cars have to stop on the ramps or in the travel lanes of the freeway to allow cars to enter and merge into traffic or avoid collisions.
Add to that the fact that all of the freeways have active businesses and shopping areas running along them and use the frontage roads as major streets. And of course these businesses are all the ones that you are trying to get to: grocery stores, gas stations, shopping malls, hotels. So when you are trying to get in and out of these businesses you are having to fight with all of the traffic trying to get on and off the freeway. On top of all of that, the cities are designed in a way that practically forces you into using those freeways to get anywhere because of how the cities are laid out. Of course the roads themselves aren't actually capable of handling the heavy load of traffic and so you may spend hours on the road and maybe only move 2 miles. I all but refuse to drive at certain times of the day while I'm visiting my dad. It's not worth the stress. Oh, and did I mention just about every road is in need of repair and cleanup?

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Unicorns and Dust Storms: ODO 113

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 21:50:43 GMT

I'm in the final stretch leading in to our summer vacation and what do I do? I spend half the show talking about the weather. Summertime in Arizona means monsoons which means dust storms and thunderstorms. Funny thing is, we always seem to have stormy weather on our vacations. Of course it's not all about the weather. This week is my wife's birthday. Since her birthday is on a weekday, we decided to throw her a faguely Lisa Frank themed party over the weekend, complete with rainbow unicorn balloons.
For Recommended Listening, I went back to a previously featured show that just came back from hiatus. The gang from PreRecorded Live is back and are just as silly as ever.

-Recommended Listening-
Prerecorded Live
http://prereclive.wix.com/podcast

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4th of July and Jerkface Neighbors: ODO 112

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 21:36:12 GMT

This week for episode 112: In Recommended Listening I got to be a guest host for episode 40 of the Second Press Podcast, and I've got a jackass with fishy feet, but let's not forget what holiday just passed, I've gotta talk about my 4th of July.

Happy Independence Day to all my American listeners! And to everybody else, hey! So once again I'm running behind this week, but in this case it can be directly related to the holiday. Long story short, since my wife was home, she decided we needed to spend the day being more productive and preparing for our upcoming vacation. Of course this meant cleaning, and going through lists, and shopping for the things missing from those lists.
But, let's not forget the fireworks. What is the 4th of July without fireworks? At this point in my life, less stressful. There has been a big movement in recent years to remind people that, in general, dogs and cats DO NOT like fireworks. This goes for my 10ish year old Labrador /Dalmatian, Emmitt, with gusto. He isn't a big fan of most noises, big or small, so the giant unseen kaboom from our local Independence Day celebration has him barking his head off. On top of that, the entire ruckus scares my 4 year old, who wakes up crying until it's over. Of course, it's not that simple because our new neighbors came to acquire some fireworks of their own, and they kept up their personal show until nearly 11 o'clock at night. So who is left sitting up late trying to calm a 2 and 4 year old and a 90 lb. dog? This guy!

-Recommended Listening-

Second Press Podcast
https://www.secondpresspod.com/

"The Second Press Podcast is a comedy-curated news podcast. The goal is to inform you of current events with a lighter take. Do you want to learn about the news and maybe even have a few laughs along the way? Look for The Second Press Podcast in your podcast app of choice."

If you want to check out my appearance on episode 40 of the show, you can find it here:
https://www.secondpresspod.com/spp-ep-40-two-armed-orange-god/

-Jackass Of The Week-

Fish Pedicure Causes Woman To Lose Toenails
https://gizmodo.com/a-woman-lost-her-toenails-after-a-fish-pedicure-1827314989/amp

An unnamed woman appears to have lost her toenails after having a controversial Chinese beauty treatment that consists of tiny fish eating away the dead skin from the bottoms of her feet. According to her doctors, the treatment caused damage to the nail matrix, and her nails stopped growing and eventually fell off.

That's what you get for getting a pedicure from fish. This procedure is actually banned in at least 10 states for health reasons. The tubs and fish are reused for multiple people which can lead to serious risk of cross contamination. The few salons that offer this procedure claim that they sanitize the tubs and fish after every client, but how do you sanitize a fish? Seriously, what would make you think that this is safe by any means? There's a legitimate reason why this is banned in 10 states. And, not to throw shade at China, but they do a lot of things over in China and Japan that are just bad ideas. And, I don't care how popular it may seem, this is a classic example of, "if everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you do it too?"

-Promos-
Twisted Philly
http://twistedphilly.com/

The Story Behind
http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/

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Sometimes I Just Ramble: ODO 111

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 22:40:53 GMT

I've been so busy with podcast editing and working on business stuff that I just did not do much for news research this week. So I decided that I'm going to jump to the new format starting this week. At the same time, I have no clue what to talk about this week. It's a good old fashioned random rambling. I get into my struggle with not buying new recording equipment, my attempt at a work/work/life balance, sacrificing sleep to get more work done and how I've always just run that way. I get interrupted by Sam deciding to change his name for a few minutes, and I get mildly philosophical about my views on calling myself selfless. So much crazy stream of consciousness this week. I get geeky with this week's Recommended Listening feature, the Sometimes Geek podcast, and declare a bunch of health conscious festival goers the Jackass of the Week.

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ODO 110: Healthier Than I Thought

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 22:06:13 GMT

It's been a busy week at the newly dubbed ODO Voice Productions. Editing, meetings, and lots of forward momentum in business. Of course that doesn't mean that was all I had going on. It was a week, oddly, full of medical visits, but not in a bad way. In the news, it seems that everything revolves around death, if maybe only in the slightest way. Plus a couple of jackasses stopping traffic with their public "affection." And, I've got the results of my completely self serving twitter poll about what you like in the show.

-BS From The News-

-Woman Asks Delivery Driver To Kill Spider
A woman in the UK was so terrified of a spider on her wall that she actually called to order from a food delivery service in order to have the driver kill it for her. Fortunately for her, the driver wasn't also afraid of spiders and was able to capture the spider and flush it down the toilet.

-Artist Gets Buried Alive For Three Days To Protest Violence
A 73 year-old Australian performance artist, recently spent 3 days buried under one of the busiest roads in Tasmania, to protest "20th-century totalitarian violence in all its forms." The stunt was done as part of the Tasmanian Dark Mofo Festival, and consisted of burying the man inside of a steel box under the road with no food for 3 days while the pavement on the surface was replaced to allow traffic to continue to flow.

-Nigerian Man Buried Inside $90,000 BMW
Recently photos of a funeral went viral when a Nigerian man buried his father in a brand new BMW X5 valued at $90,000. Many people online are quite upset that he would spend so much money on a luxury car to bury his dad rather than use it to help improve the lives of the people in the surrounding area.

-Ambulance Crashes While Responding To Crash
An ambulance in Sacramento crashed into another vehicle while responding to another 2 car crash. Strangely the victims of the original crash were uninjured, but the passengers of the vehicle in the ambulance crash had to be taken to the hospital for "pain."

-Jackass Of The Week-

-Couple Having Sex Delays Oklahoma Traffic
Oklahoma City Police received calls claiming there was a man with his pants down laying on top of a woman under a tree right off the highway. When officers arrived on site, the couple were still going at it and only stopped when they noticed the police walking up. They were both booked for public drunkenness and indecent exposure.

-Promos and Shoutouts-
Sometimes Geek podcast
Who Spiked The Puns?
Sunshine and PowerCuts
E Podcast Productions
The Story Behind
Brand X Podcast
Audio Editing Solutions
She Podcasts
Hate To Weight
Dirty Bits

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ODO 109: Burgers, Salad, and Too Much Coco

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:20:20 GMT

Another week, another batch of weird news. From fake pet testicles to emoji fights, it's all over the place. This week IHOP painted a giant target on themselves with their name change, and, in Recommended Listening, I'm talking about what is probably the most ironic podcast I listen to, "Hate to Weight." Through it all, my boys are watching Disney's Coco for the 5... millionth... time.

-BS From The News-

-Man Makes Millions Selling Fake Dog Testicles
One man has built his fortune on the idea that neutered pets should still look normal. Neuticles are silicone testicle implants for neutered animals who's owners wish for them to maintain their natural appearance.

-"Real Barbie of Berlin" Gets Third Boob Job To 80L Bra Size
A Berlin model, who is obsessed with plastic surgery, has gotten her breasts enlarged to a whopping 80L cup size. She now claims to have the largest breasts in Germany. It was actually a dream of hers for each of her breasts to weigh more than 2kg.

-Google Salad Emoji Update Has Egg Producers Upset
Google recently updated the design of it's "salad" emoji and removed the eggs from the image to make it more inclusive and vegan friendly. British egg producers have expressed disappointment in the change, claiming that Google shouldn't be pandering to a single group.

-Jackass Of The Week-

-IHOP is now IHOB
IHOP, The International House Of Pancakes, has announced that they are rebranding as IHOB, the International House Of Burgers. The stated intent of the change is to focus on and promote their lunch and dinner options more. They have said that pancakes will, naturally, still be on the menu. Of course, the other big restaurant chains had to take their jabs at the name change.

-Recommended Listening-

-Hate To Weight-
http://hatetoweight.com/
What better way for two podcasters to check in with each other on their weight loss adventures than by starting a podcast about it? Join John (Brand X Podcast) and Emily (The Story Behind) as they try their hardest to shed those pesky pounds and check in with each other every week. Note: We are not doctors, nor do we play doctors on TV (or in this podcast). Please talk to a medical professional before taking any of our advice.

-Promos-
Hysteria 51
The Story Behind
Sunshine and Powercuts

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ODO 108: Kinder Grads, Car Trouble, and Conspiracies

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:31:19 GMT

So last week was super busy. Between Kindergarten graduation, my brother in town, and other family events, I just didn't have time to record a new episode. It was fun but busy. Aaannnd then Saturday night hit, and my weekend turned from great to crap on a dime. In the news I've got a 15 minute marriage, skipping work to be a god, and some very adult puppets getting in trouble with their friendlier cousins. The Jackass of the Week goes to a plastic surgeon who needs to spend some time behind bars instead of in front of a camera. Finally in Recommended Listening, it's time to get our conspiracy on with Hysteria 51.

-BS From The News-

-Man Divorces Wife Less Than 15 Minutes After Wedding
A man in Dubai set the record for shortest marriage after he divorced his new bride in under 15 minutes. When his new father in-law demanded the remainder of his wife's dowry payment immediately after walking out of the court house, the man felt so insulted that he walked back inside and filled for divorce.

-Man Tells Bosses He Can't Come To Work Because He Is Too Busy Being a Reincarnated God
A man in India claims that he is unable to go to work because he is the 10th reincarnation of Vishnu, the Hindu god, and is too busy entering the fifth dimension and changing the public consciousness to go to the office. He has only been to work 16 times in 8 months.

-'Sesame Street' sues makers of raunchy puppet comedy 'The Happytime Murders'
The company that makes Sesame Street is suing the studio behind the recently unveiled "Happytime Murders" for making reference to the show in the recent trailer. In the trailer, the text on screen reads " No Sesame, All Street" which has Sesame Workshop more than a little upset with the idea of being incorrectly associated with an R-rated, violent, raunchy comedy.

-Man Acquitted of Sexual Assault After Showing Penis To Court
A man in Connecticut was acquitted of first degree sexual assault charges after showing his penis to the court to refute the victim's description of her attacker. Since the victim in the case had described the appearance of her attacker's penis in her deposition, the defendant's lawyers felt that the best way to prove his innocence was to show that he did not match that description.

-Father of Boy Rescued From Balcony Was Playing Pokémon Go
According to French officials, the father of the 4 year old boy rescued by a wall scaling Good Samaritan, was out grocery shopping and playing Pokemon Go. He is being charged with "failure to meet parental obligations," and the man who rescued his son is being placed on the fast track to french citizenship.

-Jackass Of The Week-

-Surgeon Makes Promotional Rap Videos While Operating on Patients
A plastic surgeon in Atlanta is facing a wave of lawsuits after it became known that she would film rap videos during her surgeries and post them to YouTube. The Dr., who was not licensed to practice medicine in Georgia, would film herself rapping and dancing over her unconscious patients, sometimes while actually cutting in to them.

-Recommended Listening-

Hysteria 51

Hysteria 51 is a weekly comedy “odd-cast” that takes an every-man approach to conspiracy theories, mysteries, the unusual, and the unexplained. Hosts John Goforth, Brent Hand, and Conspiracy Bot (a cranky robot bent on world domination who also happens to be the show’s head researcher) examine a different topic each week and generally come to one conclusion…the truth is out there, but you won’t find it here.

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The Story Behind
E-Podcast Productions
Is This Adulting
Smoke and Mirrors Paranormal
The Second Press Podcast
Twisted Philly

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ODO 107: I Don't Need To Be Rich

Fri, 25 May 2018 16:14:46 GMT

The Livestream For The Cure is over and they managed to raise over $11,000 for the Cancer Research Institute. I've got a small sidebar about my son and coffee, and this week I came to realization that I don't really want to be rich. The news brings some questionable headlines, an irritable barber, and an absent-minded astronaut. At long last, the time has come for this week's Recommended Listening feature: Who's Right w/ Doug and Anthony.

-Recommended Listening-

Who's Right? Podcast
https://whosrightpodcast.com/
"We are two regular uneducated chuckle heads with an opinion about everything. One of us is right, the other is wrong. Tell us which is which."

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ODO 106: Beers, Bears, Pizza, And Plumbing

Wed, 16 May 2018 22:56:58 GMT

Once again I do not have the Epic Film Guys on the show and it's totally my fault this time. My brain is all over the place this week. From Livestream For The Cure, to wanting to get into podcast editing and voiceover work, to home plumbing issues. It's been a busy week. I've got an SMF news break from Mike Jolitz, beer that's not beer, a pizza festival without pizza, a family dog that's not a dog and more. For Recommended Listening I'm talking more about the Livestream For The Cure and the Hello Cancer WTF campaign for Perry Johnson and how you can help.

-BS From The News-

-New "Beer" Is Zero Calorie, Zero Alcohol, and Completely Clear
All Free All Time is a new "beer" that is zero calorie, zero alcohol, and completely clear. It's being marketed to those who enjoy the taste of beer but don't want any of the negative stigma associated with it.

-All You Can Eat Pizza Festival Runs Short Of Pizza
After an oven broke at an all you ca eat pizza festival, organizers left guests waiting for up to an hour to get a single slice. Even when they did get anything, guests were left very disappointed.

-Court Bans Woman from Singing in Her Home
After neighbors repeatedly complained about her singing and loud music, a UK woman was issued a 2 year restraining order against making excessive noise that would aggravate her neighbors. When she failed to follow the court orders, they issued a warrant for her arrest.

-Man Allegedly Changed Address Of UPS Headquarters To His Apartment
A Chicago man is facing charges of theft and mail fraud after he used a standard post office change of address form to forward the mail from UPS headquarters to his apartment. He then proceeded to cash multiple checks intended for the shipping service.

-Jackass Of The Week-

-After 2 Years, Family Realizes Pet Dog Is a Bear
A Family in China recently discovered that their 2 year old "puppy" was actually an Asiatic black bear. They originally believed it was a Tibetan Mastiff, but after the "dog" reached over 250 lbs and started walking on 2 legs, they knew it was something else.

-Recommended Listening-

Livestream For The Cure
http://livestreamforthecure.com/

Hello Cancer WTF
https://www.gofundme.com/hello-cancer-wtf

Recently, good friend and fellow podcaster, Perry Johnson from Hello Life WTF and The Pod Stuff was diagnosed with an inoperable form of stomach cancer, which has spread to his liver and the lymph nodes in his throat. They have chosen to fight this cancer to the end and he has begun preparations for chemotherapy. This recent development only adds to the strain on this family. As the sole financial support in his family, Perry’s inability to work through treatment makes things that much more difficult.

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ODO 105: I'm Not A Doctor, But I Play One On YouTube

Thu, 10 May 2018 16:55:39 GMT

I know I promised an Epic Film Guys guest spot this week, but sometimes schedules don’t work out the best. I get into why I've got 2 shows that dropped this week. And I share my experience just a few days ago with my 4 year old and a scorpion. I've also got an SMF News break from Mike Jolitz, and a very full news segment on my own with a lot of tales of YouTube doctoring. And finally in recommended listening, I've got a very straightforward movie podcast featuring 2 movie professionals from Australia, "We Watched A Thing."

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ODO 104: Cancer Sucks Noodles

Tue, 08 May 2018 04:59:11 GMT

I’ve been in kind of a funk lately. Leading up to the Livestream For The Cure, a number of my friends, some of them involved in the event, have been slapped by the evil bastard that is cancer. So I talk about that for a bit. Short show this time around. I originally didn’t intend to release this episode but changed my mind. Not a lot of laughs. To lighten things up I continue with my coverage of LFTC guest with this week’s featured podcast, Who Spiked The Puns?
http://odddadoutpodcast.com/odo-104

Matt and Becky Heyman’s Cancer Catch-up:
https://www.gofundme.com/matt-beckys-cancer-catchup

Matt Heyman from PreRecorded Live, has now been struck for the third time with cancer in under 10 years. After multiple surgeries and chemotherapy, his life has forever been upended. He and his wife Becky have not even begun to dig themselves out from the mountain of debt from the last fight when it showed up for the third time.They can use all the help you can offer.

Hello Cancer WTF- For Perry Johnson
https://www.gofundme.com/hello-cancer-wtf?member=137450

Perry-Lindsay Johnson from Hello Life WTF and The PodStuff was recently diagnosed with an inoperable form of esophageal and stomach cancer. They have chosen to fight this cancer to the end and he has begun preparations for chemotherapy. This recent development only adds to the strain on this family. As the sole financial support in his family, Perry’s inability to work through treatment is that much more difficult for this family. Anything you can give will be greatly appreciated.

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ODO 103: Total Chaos w/ Mike Jolitz

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 20:34:40 GMT

This week I am joined by my first ever remote guest, my Surprise Mfers brother, Mike Jolitz. Much less an interview and more just a couple buddies having a chat, we somehow cover all of the regular show segments. Of course, things get derailed far more easily than in regular episodes and there's way more toilet humor. We talk podcasting, news, comedy, kids, teachers, military experience, and more. Of course we get interrupted by kids, and dogs, and all other sorts of "Mr. Mom" type racket. And finally, we wrap up with one of Mike's favorite podcasts, Afterburn 739.

-BS From The News-

Woman Puts Fake Tickets On Car To Avoid Real Ones
A woman in China came up with a genius(?) idea for avoiding parking tickets. She just put a fake one on her car ahead of time. She would place a fake parking ticket on her windshield in order to trick police out of giving her another one.

Prisoners Train Cats To Smuggle In Cell Phones
Inmates in Costa Rica have begun using "trained cats" to smuggle phones into the prison. Authorities have recently intercepted 2 cats attempting to get into the prison with packs strapped to them containing phones, chargers, spare batteries, and earbuds.

National Guardsman Re-Enlists While Wearing Dinosaur Hand Puppet
A Tennessee National Guardsman was recently discharged after a video went viral showing her taking her re-enlistment oath while wearing a dinosaur puppet on her hand. The guardsman was discharged, the supervisor reading her the oath was demoted and retired, and the officer filming the video was also demoted.

Man Claims Lyrica Turned Him Gay
A man in the UK claims that taking the prescription painkiller, Lyrica, has caused him to lose interest in his girlfriend and become attracted to men. To test a theory, he stopped taking the pills and found his attraction to her return. He eventually broke up with his girlfriend and continued taking the pills.

-Jackass of The Week-

President of Uganda Wants to Ban Oral Sex
The President of Uganda has issued a public statement warning his citizens not to have oral sex because it can lead to worms. He has also passed laws making homosexuality, and failing to report homosexuality illegal.

-Recommended Listening-
Afterburn 739

Can't make it to Scrish Bar - Hang out with our crowd! Kitty + Leo, Midge + Cobra, & Fez! We talk about music, sports, the internet, pop culture, and anything else we come up with!

Promos and Mentions
2 Pods A Day
Whos Right
The Story Behind
Livestream For The Cure
Afterburn 739
Mole Man Show
Surprise MotherFuckers Podcast Network
Smoke and Mirrors Paranormal

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ODO 102: "Now That I'm Older" I Have Allergies

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 23:54:43 GMT

Spring has sprung, at least in Arizona, and I'm definitely feeling it. I can't really say the same for the rest of the country. The news has been pretty random this week. No real theme, just lots of oddity. I've got Tarantula burgers, bad jokes, and even a couple drug smugglers. And in "Recommended Listening" it's time to look back at our childhood with "Now That I'm Older."

-BS From The News-

Restaurant Serves Tarantula Burger
A North Carolina restaurant is currently offering up a $30 burger made from pasture-raised North Carolina beef, gruyere cheese, and an oven-roasted tarantula topped with spicy chili sauce. If you want to try the spider sandwich, you must enter a raffle and be selected to get one. If you successfully eat the tarantula burger, you get a t-shirt.

Man Bought A Used Car For A Trip Because It was Cheaper Than Train Ticket
A London man, outraged with the extreme price of train tickets, bought a used car to drive 100 miles to visit a friend. The car, insurance, fuel, and taxes, actually cost a few dollars less than the over $300 train ticket.

Teen Plays "Fortnite" As Tornado Destroys Neighborhood
A North Carolina teen continued to play the viral online game "Fortnite" as a tornado ravaged his neighborhood. He did manage to get his sister and nephew sheltered inside a bathroom, but he still continued playing his game.

WiFi Labeled "Remote Detonator" Leads To Gym Evacuation
A Planet Fitness location in Michigan was evacuated after a patron, attempting to connect to wifi, found a network labeled "remote detonator." The manager called authorities who evacuated and searched the building. Ultimately it was just a gag name for a wifi network.

Memo About Leaking Info At Apple, Is Itself Leaked
A memo from Apple, warning employees about leaking company information was leaked to the media. The memo described crackdowns on leakers, including 12 arrests over leaked information.

-Jackass Of The Week-

Canadian Women Who Documented "Cocaine Cruise" On Instagram Sentenced To Prison
Two women from Canada were sentenced to prison in Australia after being convicted of trafficking $16 million in cocaine in suitcases aboard a luxury cruise around the world. They chronicled their trip around the world on Instagram, which lead authorities right to them. They had been offered free passage aboard the cruise liner and spending money in exchange for transporting the drugs.

-Recommended Listening-

"Now That I'm Older is a show that examines how getting old sucks but can be awesome at the same time. It delves into how things were awesome when we were younger and how they've changed now. Every Thursday your hosts Shane and Kenny discuss weird news, tell personal stories and basically make fun of the world around us."

Promos:
8 bit avenue
Braless podcast
BSP the Idio[t]syncracy Files
Livestream For The Cure

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ODO 101: Old Reliable "Idiots"

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 21:06:11 GMT

We're back to "normal" this week. At least as normal as things really get around here. I've been spending a lot of time working on building the website and the patreon for the show. Of course that means I haven't been nearly as productive as I'd have liked to have been. But we did get a new Shark. That's exciting right? The news this week gets us back to those standard stories of drugs, bad judgement, and plain old stupidity. The "Jackass of The Week" puts a new twist on the old excuse, "it's not mine." Finally, in Recommended Listening, I'm getting back to guests from the Livestream For The Cure with another Phoenix based show: BSP: The Idio[t]Syncracy Files.

-BS From The News-

Viral Condom Snorting Challenge Isn't Actually A Trend
The newest viral challenge trending from YouTube is neither new nor trending. It turns out that the "Condom Challenge" that has been making the rounds through news outlets recently, actually stems from a teachers' education course that used videos of teens snorting condoms through their noses, among other videos from several years ago, to show the dangers of dares in teen behavior. A local news station, that was at the event, falsely reported that the condom snorting challenge was the newest internet trend sweeping YouTube, even though the videos shown were from 2013.

Canadian Hells Angels Plague Hotel With 1-Star Reviews
After the Marion Hotel refused to serve them, the Manitoba Nomads charter of the Hells Angels decided to retaliate in the most Canadian way possible. They flooded them with 1 star reviews. The charter president put out a call to leave negative reviews across multiple platforms which managed do drop the hotel's 4.5 star rating down to 3 stars overnight.

Police In Argentina Blame Rats For Missing 540 kg of Marijuana,
When the head of the police force in Pilar, near Buenos Aires was transferred, the incoming commander noticed a discrepancy in the evidence inventory. 540 kg (approximately 1190 lbs) of the noted 6000 kg of marijuana that was supposed to be in evidence was unaccounted for. When asked about it, the former commander and his deputies claimed that rats had eaten it. An investigation found no evidence of rodent infestation, and noted that if rats had eaten the marijuana, they would have died.

-Jackass Of The Week-
Woman Claims Strong Wind Blew Cocaine Into Her Purse
When a Florida woman was pulled over by police for swerving in traffic, officers noticed the scent of marijuana and searched the vehicle. In the woman's purse were several bags of marijuana and cocaine. The pot she admitted was hers, but she claimed that the cocaine was not, and it must have been blown through her car window and into her purse by the wind.

-Recommended Listening-

BSP: The Idio[t]synchrasy Files is a podcast that delves into strange and humorous phenomena including seeing Jesus on your toast, supernatural sightings, crypto-zoology, and so much more. Cody and Chris have created a platform on which they can discuss both sides of the phenomena (real or bulls**t) while sipping on booze and spirits that represent their chosen topic. They hope to entertain, enlighten, and maybe even educate you on all things fun and weird. Who’s side will you be on? Are you a believer or a skeptic?

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Episode 100!!!

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 23:01:18 GMT

After nearly 2 and a half years I have reached episode 100 of the podcast and I spend a ton of time just vamping about it. I talk about how the show started, how the format grew and changed over time, and how I got to where I am now.
I get answer email questions from podcast friends from around the world, and just soak in the fact that I have finally reached such a milestone.

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ODO 99: Have I Mentioned I'm Easily Distracted?

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 22:40:04 GMT

Once again I'm behind this week on account of my being easily distracted by different things. I've been trying out recording music and building a new website for the show (which was a total bust.) The news brings in oblivious archaeologists, militant vegans, and some people seriously manipulating their faith. I drop in a little #NiceGuyAdam segment, and in lieu of a podcast feature, I'm talking about the Livestream For The Cure 2.0 coming up May 18-20.

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ODO 98: More "Stupider" Than

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:00:06 GMT

I'm feeling a little out of sorts this week. Maybe it's because I'm recording on tuesday. Maybe it's because the boys and ReAnna are home all week on spring break. Either way I just feel weird. But I did have a very scenic weekend of driving for work. All that driving made me realize how much I love landscapes. Chris the Mole Man brings his unique kind of tribute to the passing of Stephen Hawking. The news is loaded with all kinds of stupidity from golden dog jackets to putting a hit on a hitman. Finally, I kick off the Road to the Livestream For The Cure, with PodFix members "More Gooder Than."

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Crypto-Mining Rig Doubles As Space Heater
A French company has developed a cryptocurrency mining system that uses the heat generated by it's 2 internal graphics cards to warm the surrounding room. Crypto mining machines generate large amounts of heat, and require large amounts of ventilation and cooling. This system uses that excess heat to warm your home.

-$137,000 Dog Jacket Is Made From 24k Gold and Black Diamonds
Somebody decided to make a dog jacket out of 24k gold, decorated with Swarovski crystals, and/or black diamonds. It also functions as armor, protecting the pooch from bites and knife wounds. And it will only set you back a measly $137,000.

-Woman Who Killed Boyfriend In YouTube Stunt Sentenced To Prison
Back in June, 2017, a Minnesota woman and her boyfriend tried to make a YouTube video showing him stopping a bullet with a book. With her boyfriend's assurance, she fired a Dessert Eagle straight at him from approximately one foot away, while he held up an encyclopedia to stop it. The stunt failed and he was killed. She was sentenced to 180 days in prison presumably on account of the death being an act of negligence and not malice.

-Woman Tries To Hire A Hitman To Kill The Hitman She Hired To Kill Her Ex-Husband
A Utah woman was convicted of attempting to hire a hitman to murder her ex-husband and his new wife. After the supposed hitman ratted her out to authorities, she attempted to have him killed by members of various prison gangs while she awaited trial.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

-Cleveland Cavaliers' Jordan Clarkson Believes Dinosaurs Were Pets To Giant Humans
While being interviewed on the Road Trippin': Richard vs. Channing podcast, Jordan Clarkson claimed that he believed dinosaurs were once pets to a race of gigantic humans.

Clarkson: I don't believe in dinosaurs either. Well no, I actually do. I believe that -- this is gonna get a little crazy. I'm gonna take y'all a little left on this. OK, so y'all know how we got dogs and stuff, right? So, I think it was bigger people in the world before us, and, like, the dinosaurs was they pets.

DJ Montage: On a leash? Like a pet? So how big were these people?

Clarkson: Oh, you look at a dinosaur. They got to be three times bigger than them.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

"More Gooder Than"
mgtpodcast.com

"More Gooder Than is a weekly podcast in which we rate and dissect pop culture, one argument at a time. Chris, Donnie, and Cory will each take a stance on a movie, actor, character, episode or whatever else we feel like defending and try to determine who's side is the Most Goodest. After the hilarity concludes, hopefully we'll have both entertained and educated you; at least, educated you on our opinions."

-Promos And Shout-Outs-

Afterburn 739
Mole Man Show
Fairy Tales For Unwanted Children
Gravity Beard

Surprise MFers Podcast Network

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ODO 97: A Story For Every Story

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:23:02 GMT

It's been a fun week around the Odd house. I've decided I want to start writing more for the blog. I'm trying to do more with the Facebook group. We took the family to the food truck festival. I got to be a part of the Sunshine Summit 2018 and hang out in the live streams. And it seems that I have some sort of personal story for every news story this week, except for one.

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Scientists Create Eye Drops That May Repair Vision
Scientists in Israel claim to have created a solution of nano-particles that can repair damaged corneas and correct both near and far sightedness. The treatment would include corneal mapping done via smartphone.

-Homeless Camp Found On Top Of Amtrak Station
Authorities found what appears to be a homeless person's camp built into a cement structure on the top of a California Amtrak station. Officers found a tent and other amenities in the structure.

-Woman Arrested For DUI On Way To Her Wedding
An Arizona woman was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after causing a three car accident while on the way to her wedding. She was released later the same day.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

-Former 'Officer of the Year' Arrested For Drugs and Child Neglect
A Florida sheriff's deputy and his girlfriend were arrested after neighbors reported screaming and gunshots at his home. When officers arrived, they found cocaine, marijuana, spent shell casings on the floor, and bullet holes in the walls. The couple's 2 year old child was also in the home. Back in 2016, the deputy had been awarded the Florida Sheriffs Association “Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.”

-Sunshine Summit 2018-
https://www.sunshineandpowercuts.com/sunshinesummit2018/

The Sunshine Summit 2018 is upon us, and it's been a blast getting to be a part of it. I've thoroughly enjoyed watching all the live streams and hearing the stories from all the guests. It doesn't hurt that I've been mentioned by nearly everyone. My experience with the summit has opened up new opportunities for me guesting on other shows, as well as opening me up to new ideas for this show in the future.

-Promos-
PodernFamily
PreRecorded Live
Film Roast
So I Married A Movie Geek

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ODO 96: What Were You Thinking?

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 20:58:03 GMT

This week I'm wrapping up my series on the guests for the Sunshine Summit 2018 with Jilanne Holder from the Business Mum Community Facebook Group, Emily Prokop from The Story Behind podcast and E Podcast Productions, Nick Haskins from the Epic Film Guys and RestauRant podcasts, Gareth Thomas from Gareth's Random Ramblings, and Bandrew Scott from the Bandrew Says podcast and Podcastage Youtube channel. The news brings a whole lot of people that simply beg the question, "What were you thinking?" And I share the harrowing tale that was... digging through my garage.

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ODO 95: Sex, Death, and Even More Sunshine

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:23:55 GMT

I'm continuing my series featuring the guests of the Sunshine Summit 2018 with Chris from "The Podcasting Couch," and Lindsay and Perry Johnson of "Hello Life WTF" and "The Pod Stuff." Somehow the news all came up death and sex. Whether it's fake death, real death, sexy stuff after death... I don't make the theme, it just happens that way. Going with that theme, I share my feelings about "sexy shower time" and how it's nothing like it looks in movies.

-WEIRD NEWS-
Drug Suspect On Nearly 40 Day "Poop Strike" May Die
A man suspected of eating a large amount of heroin and crack cocaine has gone nearly 40 days (at the time of posting) without defecating. Police have had him under 24 hour observation waiting for him to pass the supposed drugs as evidence. Some doctors have said that the experience may actually kill him if he doesn't poop soon.

Man Pretends To Be Sick To Get A Ride To The Hospital
A man in Manchester, England called an ambulance claiming to have reduced sensation in his legs and needing to go to the hospital. When he arrived he admitted that he lied about being sick and just wanted a lift to visit his friend who was a patient there.

Russian Parents Fake Their Own Death To Catch Son Who Tried To Hire Hitman
With a striking sense of similarity to a previous story, a couple in Russia faked their own deaths to assist investigators in arresting their 22 year old son who had tried to have them killed. They posed for death

You-tuber Who Claimed Veganism and Faith Cured Cancer, Dies of Cancer
A woman who ran a YouTube channel about how she managed to cure her stage-4 breast cancer through prayer and diet, died from her cancer. She claimed that God told her that a vegan and juicing diet would cure her cancer. After she realized her cancer had not gone but spread, she asked her niece to take the videos down, but her niece claimed that her cancer came back because she stopped following God's directions.

China Cracks Down On Funeral Strippers
Apparently in China, it's kind of a thing to have strippers at funerals. The idea is that having strippers will get more people to attend the funeral. Authorities have been trying to crack down on this activity for years.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Indian State Offers Free Breast Augmentation To The Poor
An Indian state, known for it's "generosity" has begun a program to provide free cosmetic breast surgery to the poor. They claim that women with large breasts may feel too uncomfortable to go outside for fear of ridicule. They also say that small chested women may feel too uncomfortable to go outside for fear of ridicule. Their solution is to provide free boob jobs to those who cannot afford it so that they will be more confident productive members of society.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Sunshine Summit 2018

The Podcasting Couch
http://thepodcastingcouch.com

"Sit down with host Chris Carlson as he interviews podcasters, musicians, and other general content creators and get to know their stories, background, inspirations, and whatever else may happen to come up in the conversation!"

Hello Life WTF
http://www.hellolifewtf.com/
"Join Perry and Lindsay Johnson for a fun look at #parenting #relationships #marriage #death #health and all the #WTF that comes with it. We are real people with real struggles and we hold very little back. If you like fun and authentic real life then come give us a listen. We release on Fridays(mostly) and can't wait to get to know you and for you to get to know us."

The PodStuff
https://thepodstuff.podbean.com/
"We rate and review all things podcast and get to know the people behind the mic. We interview podcasters and let them pitch their own podcast. We jump all up in that PodStuff"

-Promos And Shout-Outs-

Who Spiked The Puns
Gareth's Random Ramblings
Hello Life WTF
The PodStuff

Thank you to Chris from BSP: The Idio[t]synchrasy Files for the fry bread recommendation after the past episode.

Thank you to Steven and SP from Better Podcasting for the shoutout on the show this week. You guys rock.

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ODO 94: Everything Is Not What It Seems

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:26:44 GMT

Everything comes with a twist this week. According to the facebook groups, I'm not that much of an asshole. In podcast land I'm a nice guy. I don't know how that happened but let's roll with it. With that in mind, I'm throwing a twist into things and starting a series in "Recommended Listening" featuring all of the guests of the upcoming Sunshine and PowerCuts "Sunshine Summit 2018" leading up to the event. All of the news this week comes with a bit of a twist in each story. From movie theaters, to drug dealers, to severed fingers, "everything is not what it seems."

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ODO 93: Hearts, Hoops, And A Whole Lot Of Stupid

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 21:00:54 GMT

Happy Valentine's Day! My wife made me not only buy her a gift, but have it delivered to her at work. She also bought me a gift when I told her not to, so I guess we're even. We had a great family trip to see the World Championship Hoop Dancing competition in Phoenix this weekend, and everyone had a blast. I took a poll to crown the "Jackass of the Week." Finally, since I seem to be throwing format out the window this month, I chat about the upcoming Sunshine Summit 2018 being put on by Heather from Sunshine and PowerCuts.

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Corrections and Apologies

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 17:50:53 GMT

Hi everyone, I have an announcement to make. I have made a huge mistake that has put a strain on my marriage. In the latest episode of my podcast, Odd Dad Out (episode 92 "Football, Fish Tanks and Karen & Ellen") at the 5 minute, 10 second mark, I misspoke and called my wife a Dallas Cowboys fan.

Please know that my wife is not now, nor has she ever been a Dallas Cowboys fan. My wife is a beautiful, smart, funny woman who is nothing short of amazing. She's an Oakland Raiders fan of course, because they play real football, and the Cowboys have and always will, suck.

I know the emotional damage from the kind of slander I directed at my wife can never be undone and all I can do is offer my deepest, sincerest apologies for the mistake I have made. ReAnna, I love you. Go Raiders.

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ODO 92: Football, Fish Tanks, and Karen & Ellen

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 23:59:00 GMT

I'm running a little behind this week, oddly enough on account of the SuperBowl. Between yard work, house work, work work, a Super Bowl party, and kids dr appointments, I didn't have a lot of time for podcasting. On top of that we're testing out a change in my diet of the lactose-free variety. I skip the news on account of extended story time save for the Jackass Of The Week. Finally, I get a little help from Chris from the "More Gooder Than" podcast with this week's featured show: The Karen & Ellen Letters.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

-High School Senior Arrested Over Animal Abuse Video
An idiotic high school senior is now facing felony animal abuse charges after a video was posted showing him throwing a crying kitten into a body of water.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

The Karen & Ellen Letters
https://karenandellen.podbean.com/

"The Karen & Ellen Letters is a true tale of two girls, their found correspondence, and a journey deep into cognitive dissonance. The podcast chronicles host Josh Hallmark's twelve year obsession with finding out the truth behind a stack of bizarre letters he received for his 24th birthday. It is equal parts comedy and mystery."

-Promos And Shout-Outs-
More Gooder Than
The Pod Stuff
The Countdown Movie and TV Review
Mole Man Show

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ODO 91: Camels and Peacocks and Ghosts, Oh My!

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 22:31:10 GMT

As usual, I'm generally tired. This week though I have a better than normal reason. I've got a jam packed news segment ranging from camel botox to "emotional support peacocks." A couple stories throw me into kind of mini rants including the "Jackass Of The Week." This week's featured podcast comes from the host of a previously featured show. It's the return of Darel "Big D" Smith and his wife, Cindy, with Smoke and Mirrors.

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Woman Gets Death Threats For Wanting Breast Reduction
A 20 year old woman from Scotland has been receiving death threats after starting a GoFundMe to pay for breast reduction surgery. She suffers from a rare bone disease with symptoms similar to arthritis which is only compounded by her size 32K breasts.

-Camel Beauty Pageant Bans Botox
Nearly a dozen camels were disqualified from this year's "camel beauty contest" in Saudi Arabia when their handlers used Botox to improve their appearance.

-NYC Bar Bans Kardashian Speak
The Continental Bar, in Manhattan, has posted a sign stating that it will kick you out for using the word "literally." "Literally" has practically become a catchphrase for the entire Kardashian clan.

-Nutella Sale Sparks Riots In France
When French supermarket chain Intermarche put Nutella spread on sale at 70% off, the rush to get some turned chaotic. Some locations reported crowds shoving each other and breaking things trying to get as much of the chocolate hazelnut spread as possible. In some cases police had to help dissipate the crowds.

-Seized Yacht Accidentally Sold With Cocaine Still Inside.
A yacht seized with over 800 kilograms of cocaine on board was auctioned off with some of the drugs still inside. When the new owner cleaned out his recent purchase, he found another kilo of cocaine still on board. He promptly turned it over to authorities.

-"Emotional Support Peacock" Not Allowed On Flight
A woman who tried to board a United Airlines flight with her "emotional support peacock" was denied by airline officials. The airline said the bird did not meet size and weight requirements for service animals. They had actually told her this 3 times before she arrived at the airport.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

-Parents Trying To Cure Autism With Bleach
There is a religious group found in both California and spreading recently into the UK that encourages using bleach to "cure" children of autism. The group believe that the disorder is caused by pathogens that will be killed by the HIGHLY TOXIC CHEMICAL.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Smoke and Mirrors
https://smokeandmirrorspod.weebly.com/

"Smoke and Mirrors is a podcast that dives deep into the world of the paranormal, the unusual, and the unexplained to separate the facts from the fiction."

If you want to send me your Karen and Ellen clips for next week's show, email them to: odddadout@gmail.com

-Promos And Shout-Outs-

Varmints
The Story Behind
Now That I'm Older
Mike Jolitz Show

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ODO 90: "I Shake My Head" At Tide Pods and Jury Duty

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:03:57 GMT

This week I'm following up on my tales of jury duty from the last show, and I share a little about my weekend experience in the snow. The news ranges from a cheating marathon runner and abusive doctor, to "unnatural" cow sex." Of course I have to rant about the Tide Pods thing. And In Recommended Listening, we're having fun in the car with "I Shake My Head w/ Lisa and Sam."

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ODO 89: Jury Duty and A Trip To China

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 18:37:38 GMT

Good news everyone! I've got jury duty this week! And it's not the first time either. Somehow the news took me on a strange trip through China. Even the Jackass of the Week goes there with a guy who thinks tofu is only for vegans. Then I lighten things up and learn something as I'm joined by a couple very special guests to talk about this week's featured podcast: Varmints.

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Honk Kong Man Makes Tiny Houses From Concrete Pipes
An architect in Honk Kong, one of the most populous cities in the world, has created a tiny house from old concrete water pipes. The 8 foot diameter pipes make for 1000 square feet of living space including mini fridge, shower, and convertible bench/ bed. Too bad they're illegal in Hong Kong.

-Chinese Dress Seller Models Products Himself
A Chinese man, who sells dresses on Aliexpress, has gone viral for posting images of himself modeling his products.

-Woman Finds Out Her "Boyfriend" Is A Woman
After her live-in boyfriend of over a year mysteriously disappeared, a Chinese woman discovered that "he" was in fact a woman in disguise. She is now looking into taking legal action against her ex- and his/her parents after having spent over 300,00 yuan on him/her and feeling scammed.

-Chinese App offers "Designated Drinker" Service For Businessmen
In China heavy drinking is a major part of negotiating a business deal. One service offers not only designated drivers to get the men and their cars home safely, but also a designated drinker service to do the drinking for them.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Vegan Blasts Girl's Tofu Recipe For Appropriation
An unnamed vegan began ranting at a girl online after complimenting her on her tofu recipe, because he found out she wasn't also vegan. The ranter raged at the young lady claiming that tofu is for vegans and that her eating it is appropriating it to be hip. (Spoilers- It's not. It was invented by the Chinese.)

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Varmints!
http://www.blazingcariboustudios.com/shows/varmints/

"The Varmints podcast is an education/comedy podcast that's all about animals! And who better to teach you than two nerds named Paul and Donna? They aren't exactly animal experts. More like animal enthusiasts. Anyway, every week they do a whole bunch of research to educate themselves and you the listener on all things that creep, crawl, slither, fly, hop and swim on this planet one animal at a time. It's just like one of those fancy nature documentaries on PBS except without David Attenborough. Or any kind of expertise. Or fancy, polished production values by viewers like you. They might make tote bags someday, though."

-Promos And Shout-Outs-

Couch Potato Files
The Story Behind
Gareth's Random Ramblings
PreRecorded Live

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ODO 88: Did I Mention I'm Dumb?

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:58:45 GMT

The boys are back in school, it's back to normal around the house, and I just keep doing things that demonstrate that I'm not always that bright. I've got a packed news week including frozen animals, hippie water, and things being found in bodies that just shouldn't be there. With all that variety of twisted stuff, this week's Recommended Listening feature goes to "Twisted Philly."

-WEIRD NEWS-

-It's Too Cold Out For Penguins In Calgary
The Calgary Zoo has had to bring their flock of King penguins indoors because the extreme weather conditions may be too cold for the birds. You read that right. It's too cold in Canada for penguins.

-Frozen Iguanas Are Dropping Out Of Trees In Florida
The recent deep freeze along the east coast of the US has caused many reptiles to "freeze" and become paralyzed. People have reported frozen iguanas falling out of trees seeming to be dead. They're not. It's just too cold.

-"Raw Water" Is A Thing, And It's Dangerous
The newest food fad coming out of California is what they're calling Raw Water." That would be, unfiltered, untreated, spring water, which costs as much as $15 a gallon. Never mind that water shouldn't cost that much. Untreated water, even from a natural spring, can be full of bacteria, and it eventually turns green from the spores and bacteria that live in it.

-Court Orders Man To Pay Mom $1 Million For Raising Him
A Taiwanese dentist was sued by his mother for failing to honor a contract he signed agreeing to pay her back for the costs of his upbringing and education. His mother, afraid her two sons, who she raised by herself, wouldn't take care of her in her old age, made both him and his brother sign a contract agreeing to give them part of their profits as dentists until they paid back the $1.7 Million it cost to raise them and put them through dental school.

-Woman's Crohn's Disease Turns Out To Be Ketchup Packet
A British woman spent 6 years being treated for what doctors believed to be Crohn's disease with no improvement. Surgeons discovered a Heinz ketchup packet lodged in her intestines that appears to have mimicked the symptoms of Crohn's disease, including bloating and abdominal pain.

-Inmate Loses Appeal Claiming Drugs Found In His Buttocks Weren't His
During a strip search, a Pennsylvania inmate was found to have a balloon containing synthetic marijuana in his rectum. After the court added another 3-6 years to his sentence for possession of an illegal substance, he appealed the sentence claiming that the drugs weren't his. He lost.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

-Logan Paul and the Suicide Forest
YouTuber (idiot) Logan Paul and his crew, while shooting footage for his channel in Japan's "Suicide Forest," stumbled across the deceased body of a man hanging in the forest. Rather than stop filming (like decent people), they continued filming and turned it all into just another video for his YouTube channel, even as far as asking for likes at the end. After public pressure, he later took the video down and issued an apology, but even his apology video had ads running so that he could make money from it.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

-Twisted Philly
http://twistedphilly.com/

"There's more mischief, mayhem and nefarious goings on in the city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection than Billy Penn could have ever imagined. Twisted Philly features stories from Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania at large, including true crime, history and hauntings, legends plus some of the coolest and creepiest places to visit. Who knows what I'll get up to in the twisted city of Philly."

-Promos And Shout-Outs-

#PodernFamily
The Unwritable Rant
The Story Behind
Mike Jolitz Show
Podcasts We Listen To
Southern Grimoire
Podern Love Convention

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New Year, Same Stupidity: ODO 87

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 20:01:47 GMT

Happy New Year! This week's news shows that just because the year is new, doesn't mean that the stupidity has changed one bit. I've got an ignorant burglar, an idiotic driver, a bunch of people who just didn't get a joke, and even more stupidity. Plus I rattle on about New Year's and my birthday and all the little side tangents that those take me to. In Recommended Listening I've got something a little spooky, a little creepy, and a whole lot of silly with "The Unseen Hour."

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Polar Plunge Postponed Due To Cold Weather
The annual Polar Plunge in Hyannis, Massachusetts has been postponed because it's just too cold to watch. The weather forecast predicted a wind chill below zero degrees. Although it may be ok for the plungers, it's not so great for the spectators.

-Lawyer Calls Client's Actions a "Crime Of Stupidity"
A Pennsylvania man plead guilty to burglary charges after cutting a hole between his and his neighbors basements and stealing about $200 in quarters. His lawyer called it a "crime of stupidity," because he couldn't imagine his client could really think he'd get away with something like that.

-Oregonians Freaking Out For Having To Pump Their Own Gas
A new law went in to effect Jan. 1st that made it legal for people in smaller counties in Oregon to pump their own gas. Some Oregon residents have filed complaints ranging from not wanting to smell like gasoline, to fear of catching fire or blowing up, or simply that they don't actually know how to fill up their own gas tank.

-People Complained To Amazon Because They Didn't Know Rose Parade Coverage Was A Joke
Amazon Prime aired live coverage of the 2018 Rose Parade. The twist is that it was put on by Funny or Die and hosted by Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon playing fake broadcasters Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan. Amazon was flooded with complaints and negative reviews from people who didn't recognize the comedians or figure out that the entire thing was a parody.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

-Car Gets Stuck In Queens Quay Tunnel
Around 4am on New Year's Eve, Toronto police were called about a Ford SUV found abandoned in the Queens Quay Streetcar tunnel. The license plates and all personal items had been removed from the vehicle. There have been over 20 other incidents like this since 2014, even though they city has added extra lights, signage, and rumble strips to deter drivers.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

The Unseen Hour
https://www.unseenhour.com/
"Stories of the mysterious, the horrifying and the absurd. Performed live by 3 actors in 10 roles, in the style of old time radio drama. With special guests every episode."

-Promos And Shout-Outs-

#PodernFamily
Podcasts We Listen To
The Boondoggle
Second Press Podcast
The Story Behind
Sunshine And Powercuts

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Yule Time, Christmas Shopping, and New Ideas For 2018: ODO 86

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 18:20:54 GMT

This week I'm breaking format completely. No news, no Jackass Of The Week, no Recommended Listening. I'm going old school for the last show of the year and just vamping. I get into my returning to work while healing from my rib injuries, what we did for our Yule holiday, checking out Christmas lights, trying to go shopping on Christmas Day, and what I want to do with the show for next year.

In 2018 I would like to start using the Recommended Listening segment to feature podcast submissions from listeners. I can only suggest so many shows personally, and I want to hear what you are listening to. Send me you recommendations/ reviews either written or in audio form to odddadout@gmail.com. I am turning the segment over to you, dear listener. As a bonus, if you submit a feature to me for the show, I will put all of those together and draw one out to win some Odd Dad Out Swag.

Happy New Year! I hope to see you in 2018. Thank You and Goodnight...

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ODO 85: I Wish You An Odd Christmas

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 22:55:45 GMT

Since Christmas is coming up next week, and the news has a serendipitous way of picking my show themes, this week I'm talking all about Christmas. Around Our house we don't exactly do "Christmas." We celebrate Yule, which is the holiday that most Christmas traditions originate from. The news brings tales of twisted stuffing, Christmas eyebrows, tiny cows and more. In place of a regular "Recommended Listening" segment, I'm serving up a list of slightly twisted holiday episodes from some of my favorite podcasts.

-HOLIDAY LISTENING-

Couch Potato Files
Twisted Philly
Hysteria 51
The Countdown Movie and TV Review
I Shake My Head w/ Lisa and Sam
Poplar Cove
Gareth's Random Ramblings

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ODO 84: Cracked Ribs, "Fake" News, and Southern Spookiness

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 21:00:29 GMT

I'm back, and not dead! I've got the whole long WTF story of my illness and injury that led to my hiatus. This week it's all about the "fake" news. I've got fake snow, fake cats, and even fake parents. This week's "Jackass of the Week" goes to a woman with a bedbug problem. Finally, in "Recommended Listening" I've got one of my new creepy favorites, it's Southern Grimoire.

-Promos And Shout-Outs-

Couch Potato Files
Mike Jolitz Show
Countdown Movie and TV Review
Podcasts We Listen To

Sunshine and Power Cuts
The Story Behind
More Gooder Than

*Full show notes and links at http://bit.ly/ODO84

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#NAPODPOMO Day 28- Internet Outage and Bacon Mac

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 23:58:20 GMT

What happened to yesterday? Long story short, our internet was down.
Tonight I decided to actually try doing bacon mac for dinner, because why not. The boys seem to like it. Guess that's one for the menu now.
I'm gonna go ahead with last week's plan for an all Jackasses news segment on the main show this week.I think they all deserve the ridicule this time around.

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#NAPODPOMO Day 26 Making New Merch

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 04:30:54 GMT

I've finally added items from "Mom and Dad Cuss" to the Odd Dad Out Gear shop at https://odddadout.threadless.com/ check em out

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#NAPODPOMO Day 25 Thanksgiving and Sickness

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 18:08:53 GMT

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Family Chaos w/ Raevyn Lunatik and Little Jae Sinclair: ODO 83

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 18:24:29 GMT

There are no words to describe what happens when my family comes on the podcast other than pure chaos. This week I'm joined by my sister, Raevyn Lunatik, and her daughter, Little Jae Sinclair. These are professional names of course. Raevyn, apart from being my oldest sister, is also a skater for the AZ Derby Dames and a personal trainer. She is here both for fun but also to announce the launch of LunatikFitness.com and her Lunatik Fit Camps. Little Jae Sinclair is a rising star in the Phoenix and Los Angeles burlesque and fetish dance scene. She can be found performing with both traditional burlesque and horror/ fetish style groups throughout the Phoenix and Los Angeles area.

Raevyn Lunatik:

http://lunatikfitness.com/
Twitter @LunatikFitness
Instagram raevyn.lunatik
Facebook @RaevynLunatik

Little Jae Sinclair:

Twitter @ LittleJSinclair
Facebook @littlejsinclair
Instagram littlejsinclair

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#NAPODPOMO Day 22 Too Busy For Podcasting

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:01:13 GMT

Running through all the crap I had to do today that ultimately meant not getting any podcast work done aside from this little bit here.
Of course the boys drop in, because boys. And Bug hovers around the mic like a creeper.
New stuff coming, I promise.

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#NaPodPoMo Day 21 Busiest Week Of The Month

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:08:26 GMT

Another room full of boys show. I tried to talk about all the stuff going on this week. Of course random sidebarsto the boys make that highly complicated.
preview for episode 83: Week of Jackasses, every news story is going to be a solid contender for Jackass Of The Week.
With all the chaos in the room I know it's a bit of a tough listen I'm sure.
I'll see you tomorrow with Ep 83!

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#NaPodPoMo Day 19 Room Full Of Boys

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:37:42 GMT

I tried to talk about our day today and how one of our fish died. Instead I speant the majority of the time fighting off a horde of boys all wanting to get on mic. #parenting

See you tomorrow!

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#NAPODPOMO Day 18 Podcast Stuff Coming This Week

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 06:15:46 GMT

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#NAPODPOMO Day 17 Surprise MF'ers

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 01:17:47 GMT

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You Give Love A Bad Name: ODO 82

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 20:34:42 GMT

Full show notes, links, and more at http://bit.ly/ODO82

I'm a whole new kind of sick this week, having woken up with a sinus infection, but that wont keep me down. This week I'm chatting about having recently moved our youngest son out of our bedroom at last. The news brings us tales of relationships, from finding a new boyfriend, to marriage complications, and all the way to "death do us part." The "Jackass of The Week" proves that it's never too early to get a good deal. Finally, I make a hard tone change for this week's Recommended Listening feature, "Sunshine and PowerCuts."

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Sunshine and PowerCuts
https://www.sunshineandpowercuts.com/

"Embark on a journey to reconnect with nature and re-sync yourself to the world around you. Tune in for insights into life Off Grid. Re-discover what Lights You Up and Let the Light In so that you can Shine Bright! Life is beautiful; Enjoy its beauty and be empowered by nature."

-Promos And Shout-Outs-

Podcasts We Listen To
Twisted Philly
Couch Potato Files
Mike Jolitz Show

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#NaPodPoMo 15 Broken Promises and Google Play Music

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 23:53:34 GMT

So sickness around the house gogt me behind on show prep so EP 82 is not out yet. BUT everything is ready to go to be out in the morning. Once again, apologies for my tardiness.
My little sister asked me about subscribing to the show on Google Play Music. If you like the show, share it with your friends, share it on social. That's the best way to help me out here. I promise this time, EP 82 is coming tomorrow.
Goodnight everybody!

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#NAPODPOMO Day 14- Driving To Work

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:56:52 GMT

Today I was running late and decided I'm going to record run my drive to work. I cover a lot of just random thoughts going through my head. From being behind on my podcast subscriptions to trying out new shows to my view on how many shows does it take to write a review. And I wrap it all up thinking about what I'm going to do for episode 100 and when exactly that comes up for me. I'll see you tomorrow for episode 82.

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Sick Baby and Lost Segments #NaPodPoMo Day 13

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 03:04:21 GMT

Sorry I missed day 12, but I had a very busy day with other podcasting stuff and it just got to be too late.
I'm coming out of my illness while my wife got to take it on herself, and now our 2 year old seems to be getting it as well. :-(
Since I missed it in Ep 81, I shared one of 2 "Jackass of The Week" stories I had planned. This one involves a woman with a pool, a kid, and a minivan. Nuff said!
Thank you to everybody for all the get well wishes, you're all awesome.

(And because I'm dumb I didn't cue the music before the end and got to vamp. The wonders of unedited audio folks. See you tomorrow.)

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#NaPodPoMo 11 Sick Voice and Podcast Advice

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 04:00:04 GMT

Like I mentioned in EP 81, my kids have gotten me sick. I missed my day 10 episode stuck in bed, but I was determined to not miss another.
Today's question came from Emily from The Story Behind:
"What's your favorite podcasting tip for people just starting out?
I see myself as a bad example, but in simplest terms, I say just make your show. Make the show that you want to because that's how you're going to enjoy it. If you don't enjoy it than it's not worth doing.

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Landscaping Woes, Meatless Balls, and Other "Podcasts We Listen To"- ODO 81

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 21:06:31 GMT

After being kept up extra late with a couple sick boys, I'm getting sick myself, but "the show must go on!" After my sick boys chat, things turn toward my recent HOA "violation" and my twisted history with those. Oddly it all ends up back on landscaping for some reason. The news brings tales of mistaken identity, death threats, and a national emergency. In my sick brain I completely forgot to do the Jackass of the Week, but that's fine because I went extra long talking about this week's "Recommended Listening" feature, "Podcasts We Listen To."

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More Q&A #NaPodPoMo 8

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:13:46 GMT

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Ep 81 Preview #NaPodPoMo Day 7

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:59:15 GMT

Preview for Episode 81
Possible BS From The News Headlines
This week's Recommended Listening Feature is "Podcasts We Listen To"
Coming up in a few weeks I'll be joined by Raevyn Lunatic and Little Jae Sinclair for a nice family fun time chat.

I'll see you tomorrow.

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Twitter Q&A- #NaPodPoMo Day 6

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 02:03:21 GMT

For Day 6 of National Podcast Post Month, I decided it would be fun to ask twitter for questions.
Chris the Mole Man from the Couch Potato Files asked for the meaning of life. Tall order dude.
But Heather, from Sunshine and PowerCuts, asked a great mix of questions.
What's your favorite part of podcasting?
What topic could you not podcast about?
If you could be a guest on any show, which one?

And my youngest son decided to crash the show right at the end.
See you tomorrow.

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KFC Bath Bomb- #NaPodPoMo Day 5

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 02:15:51 GMT

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#NaPodPoMo Day 4

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 04:41:02 GMT

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Good Lord That's A Lotta Money! - ODO 80

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 20:47:46 GMT

Halloween has passed and we had fun taking the boys Trick-or-treating. We may not have gone to the most houses, but the boys definitely cleaned up in the candy department. In the news: it's all about the big money. From noise cancelling forks, to diamond encrusted stilettos, and even a guy claiming, the long dead, Sam Walton owes him money.

For full notes and links go to http://bit.ly/ODO80

Promos

Gareth's Random Ramblings
Podcasts We Listen To
Couch Potato Files
LWAF Podcast

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#NaPodPoMo Day 2

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:26:55 GMT

For Day 2 of #NaPodPoMo I managed to screw up my entire main episode recording by not noticing that my microphone was muted. I recorded the entire first segment of the show as dead air, because I'm a jackass. That being said, the main episode for the week is now going to another day late, my apologies.
Send feedback to @OddDadOut on Twitter and Facebook, or email me odddadout@gmail.com

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#NaPodPoMo Day 1

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:10:50 GMT

After being challeneged by John from the Brand X Podcast, I'm going to try the #NaPodPoMo challenge to post a podcast every day for a month. I'll be doing little 4 minute segments about I don't know what yet.
Day 1 I'm giving a peak at what I've got coming on this week's regular episode of the podcast. See you tomorrow!

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Odd Out There

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:42:40 GMT

In this pilot episode, listen as Adam and Reanna share personal ghost stories and share stories submitted from others.

Thanks to Paul from "the Countdown Movie and TV Review Podcast," and Cara Nichole from the "Podcasts We Listen To" Facebook Group for their stories

If you like the show, let us know so that we can make more.
@odddadout on twitter or odddadout@gmail.com

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Weight Changes, Breakfast Food, and The RestauRant Podcast: ODO 79

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 17:26:21 GMT

What do I have in common with my dog? Both of us have had major weight shifts lately. On a similar note, almost all of this week's news is about breakfast food. I've got garlic coffee, cops confused by donuts, a shortcut to chicken and waffles, and a little "green" something to help your appetite. All that food left me with only one choice for this week's "Recommended Listening" feature: The RestauRant Podcast.

Full show notes and news links at http://bit.ly/ODO79

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

The RestauRant Podcast
http://restaurantpod.podbean.com/
"Rants and raves about restaurants, food, and a celebration of all things culinary."

-Promos This Week-
Gareth's Random Ramblings
Prerecorded Live
The Boondoggle
Epic Film Guys

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A Long Night: ODO 78

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 21:17:27 GMT

I'm more than a little sleepy this week. On my 3 am drive home from work, my wife informed me that our 2 year old is sick. This meant I was up with him the whole rest of the night, clear up to recording time this morning. The news brings several women who seem to be "weird adjacent," including the return of the McDonald's Szechuan Sauce. The "Jackass Of The Week" left me with more questions than answers, and at long last This week's "Recommended Listening" feature goes to the Brand X Podcast.

Full show notes at: https://odddadout.blogspot.com/2017/10/a-long-night-odo-78.html

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Blinded By Bad Decisions: ODO 77

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 17:56:51 GMT

People make bad decisions all the time. The subjects of this week's esteemed news stories range from just being ignorant to getting literally blinded by poor decision making. On a completely unrelated note, it's pie time at home! Ok, it's because I decided to let my wife order 30 lbs of apples, so I guess it does relate to bad decision making. Going back to being blind, this week's "Recommended Listening" features at least one guy who is legally blind. It's Big D and Little R, from the Bro-Ron's Podcast.

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Five Taken To Hospital Over Hazmat Scare Caused By Pumpkin Spice
Five people were evacuated when a mysterious odor was found to be coming from a Baltimore High School locker. Hazmat crews found it to be a pumpkin spice air freshener.

-Rick and Morty Fans Riot Over Szechuan Sauce
When McDonald's announced a super limited release of it's long gone szechuan dipping sauce, caused by fans of the cartoon show, "Rick and Morty," they didn't expect that thousands of fans would show up to get some of the sauce. Some locations only had a few dozen packets of sauce, if any. The hoards of fans, started chanting, and some had to be removed by police.

-Amateur Buyer Spends 10,000 Times Estimated Price For Vase
At an auction in China, a vase, valued around $500, sold for over $6 million. The vase, apparently made in the 20th century, had a marking that may have indicated it actually being made during the 18th century. Somebody was willing to gamble on that maybe in a big way.

-Man Asks Friends to Help Him Move, They Actually Robbed A House
A Montana man is in jail on burglary and criminal mischief charges after he asked his friends to help him move. In reality, they ended up helping him steal nearly $40,000 of property from another man's home.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

-Woman Goes Blind In One Eye From Playing Mobile Game Too Long
A 21 year old Chinese woman has rendered herself blind in her right eye after spending as much as 8 hours a day playing a popular mobile phone game for days on end. She admited that some days she wouldn't even stop to eat. Doctors determined that she has extreme eye strain and are still trying to restore her vision.

-Eye-Tattoo Gone Wrong Leaves Girl Near-Blind and Crying Purple Tears
A Canadian girl was left with an infected purple eye after letting her , now ex-, boyfriend give her a highly dangerous eyeball tattoo.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Bro-Ron's Podcast
http://bro-rons.podomatic.com

"A fast paced, pop culture, news, politics, and comedy podcast designed to light-heartedly poke fun at the world we live in"

-Get Your ODO Gear Today-
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-Promos This Week-

The Story Behind
Two Peas On a Podcast
The Second Press Podcast
Thinking Outside The Longbox

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Vamping About Podcasting: ODO 76

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:06:59 GMT

Since I didn't get to do a special episode for International Podcast Day on Sept 30th, I decided that I would spend this week just talking podcasting. In honor of his, long overdue, win in this year's Podcast Awards, this week's Recommended Listening feature goes to Dave Jackson and the School of Podcasting.

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http://schoolofpodcasting.com

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Promos:
http://thestorybehindpodcast.com

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About Las Vegas

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:59:25 GMT

- In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, I had to take some time and get some things off of my chest. Some people, likely many, may not like what I have to say at some points. That said, you may want to stick it out til the end for the lesson, or just read it below because, just like a pencil, the point is at the end. -

This week we had the deadliest mass shooting in American history. At the time I’m writing this, 59 people are reported dead, and well over 500 are injured. I'm not gonna mention the scumbag murdering SOB by name because I strongly believe that we shouldn't make these people famous, and the news organizations have been plastering his name across every readable surface since they got it. This guy was a murderer. NO two ways about it.

As the news came in today and I read more and more about what they know, and what they don't know, I started bouncing things around in my head. Never mind that the media always goes out there and shares the guy's name, job, girlfriend, former employers blah blah blah… As all this crap started going out the question everyone was still, mostly fairly, asking was why? Why did a 64 year, old multi-millionaire, retired accountant decide one day to shoot up at country music festival in Las Vegas? What made this guy snap? Did anybody know? Were there signs that he could have been stopped? I don't know. At this point nobody really does. But what I've come to realize is, I really don't give a shit. I don't really give a half a rat's ass about who the fucker is and why he shot nearly 600 people. All that matters is that out there are nearly 60 people who didn't make it home from a concert. Sixty people who will never again see their moms, dads, sisters, brothers, husbands, wives… And all of those moms, dads, sisters, brothers, husbands, and wives that now have to put somebody that they love into a box for no good reason, because, trust me, there is NO "good" reason for why this motherfucker did what he did.

But you know what really gets to me? All the self-righteous motherfuckers on social media who go out there spewing their bullshit and politicizing this heinous act. Those people who, rather than show support for those who were lost, or the injured, choose to rant about how this is all because the of the GOP, or all because of Trump. Or the people who say this wouldn't have happened if we banned automatic weapons.
- SIDEBAR- Automatic weapons ARE illegal, and it appears that the dozen or so automatic riffles used in this shooting were all acquired illegally. So a ban wouldn't have stopped him. People who want to do bad things and commit terrible acts don't care about laws.-

These people are out there using this terrible act of violence against innocent civilians as an excuse to spew hatred, when the bodies are still being counted. It seems like everywhere I looked this morning was somebody else bitching, oh the GOP says you have the right to own guns but not the right to healthcare… This is all because Republicans care more about gun owners than the people they kill… I bet they're gonna make all these people pay for their medical treatment… First off, yes they're probably gonna get some sort of bill for medical treatment. Some of these people may need therapy for a while after this. But at the same time, there are millions upon millions of dollars given to help people in these type of situations every year so that they don't have to pay for being the victim of a violent crime. I personally had all my medical bills covered by just such a fund when I was hospitalized following "the Incident." And secondly, this is not a gun rights issue, this is a sick bastard issue. You CANNOT blame the tool for being used irresponsibly. You blame the person who used the tool. You don't sue Jack Daniels every time somebody gets drunk and kills a pedestrian. No, you blame the person who did the killing. In this case, that man is already dead. Some may say that isn't truly justice. To me, one less sick fuck in the world who chose to savagely murder others is a good thing. But what isn't good is spreading vitriol across the internet while the bodies are still warm. They haven't even identified everybody and there are people out there making this a political issue instead of showing concern for the victims and their families.

To all of those people, some I may even consider my friends, who take this as an opportunity to spew hate towards any political party or person or policy: FUCK YOU! It's not about you, or any political bullshit, it's about those people who lost their lives and the families who now have to put them in the ground. So many people chomping at the bit to shit on politicians on either side of the aisle and hate hate hate, when what this whole world needs is love. We need to be coming together to help these families get through this. We need to be out there donating to these charities so that nobody hurt by this psychopath has to pay for the damage done to them. We need to be going out and donating blood, because 600 people out there sure as hell lost a lot of it. We need to be coming together as a country and saying we love you and we’re here to help, whatever you need.

And when the dust has settled and the services have all passed, and the survivors are home, then we can have a civil discussion about what can be done to try and prevent something like this from happening again. No wise choice has ever been made under duress. Now is not the time for some kneejerk legislative reaction that will only truly serve to get one political group or another public favor. Now is the time for unity and strength and love for everyone affected by this tragedy. And for the time being, it's time to keep your political views to yourself.

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Cereals, Stoners, and Surprise Mother Effers: ODO 75

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 18:36:09 GMT

I'll admit it. I love cereal. I especially love those sugar cereals from my childhood. So when General Mills announced that they are going to give us back the original recipe Trix. I got really excited. How excited? Excited enough to devote an entire segment to breakfast cereal. This week's news brings a recall from Death Wish Coffee, a lawsuit from an armed robbery suspect, and a tie for J.A.W. with a couple a people too inebriated to function. As promised last week, this week's Recommended Listening feature goes to my fellow Surprise Mofo, Mike Jolitz.

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5 A-Holes and An Irish Couch Potato: ODO 74

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 21:16:56 GMT

Doing a segment shuffle this week. I decide to lead with the news, including: a brave proctologist, an artist's prank that people are still falling for, and a guy who wants a Masters Degree without any of the work. Then I go on a bit of a rant about my taste in alcohol, or more accurately why is it that people give me crap over not really drinking and never doing drugs. Finally, I wrap things up with A-hole number 6 (or is it 7?) Chris the Mole Man from The Couch Potato Files.

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Two Florida Men Try To Steal A Power Pole After Hurricane Irma
Two Florida men were arrested for "allegedly" trying to steal a power pole after Hurricane Irma. By "allegedly" I mean they were found with a pole strapped to their truck.

-Doctor Gives Himself A Colonoscopy
A proctologist gave himself a colonoscopy to understand the pain he was inflicting on his patients. I've never had one, but I've been told having a hose shoved up your backside with a camera on it, isn't the most pleasant thing in the world.

-Piero Manzoni's "Artist's Sh!t" Sells For Up To $300,000
Artist Piero Manzoni canned and sold his own poop to post- WWII art snobs to prove that they would buy anything if you told them it was art. And people are still buying his cans today.

-N.C. Woman Claims To Make A Spray That Attracts Bigfoot
For only $7 a bottle you can buy a spray that a woman claims will attract any Bigfoot within a 1 1/2 mile radius. It has yet to work.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

-Toronto Man Upset His $8000, Exam-Free, Master's Degree Is Fake
A man paid $8000 so he could have a Master's Degree that used his life experience to determine that he earned the degree instead of actually studying or attending classes or taking tests. Yet he was surprised to find out it was a fake degree.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

-The Couch Potato Files
http://couchpotatofiles.com/

"Mysteries, conspiracies, weird history and the unexplained a new topic each Friday so join me, on the couch crack open a beer and maybe have a few laughs as we explore the weird and strange of the Couch Potato Files. Call and leave a voicemail at 559-425-8621 would love to hear from you."

-Shoutouts-

Nerdtalkalypse
Pizza Podcast
PreRecorded Live

-Promos This Week-

Unwritable Rant
#PodernFamily
Mike Jolitz Show
International Podcast Day

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Parent Teacher Conferences and Pizza Delivery: ODO 73

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 21:01:51 GMT

Part of my job as the daytime parent at home is going to school functions. Most annoying of these is parent/teacher conferences. Maybe I'm a little harsh on them, but I'll leave that for you to decide. In the News: Hurricane Irma hitting Florida brought out all sorts of crazies #BecauseFlorida. Plus, a few really dumb thieves, a jackass who wants to marry his computer, and a pizza guy who may be my new spirit animal on "The Pizza Podcast."

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Florida Residents Fight Against Hurricane Irma
Some people tried to redirect the storm using fans
Others just wanted to let out their frustrations by shooting into it.

-ASL Interpreter Translates Hurricane Emergency Press Conference Wrong

-Australian Man Steals Paintings From Gallery, Then Tries To Sell Them To Their Owner

-Two Men Try To Rob Bar Full of Cops

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Man Sues Multiple States Over Gay Rights, So He Can Marry His Computer

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Pizza Podcast
http://pizzapodcast.libsyn.com/

"This is a podcast based on all the crazy s**t that goes through my head
as I deliver pizza."

-Promos This Week-

Gareth's Random Ramblings
Podcasts We Listen To
The Countdown Movie and TV Review
Poop Culture Podcast

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Halloween Decor and Random Ramblings: ODO 72

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 23:06:20 GMT

Hope you had a happy Labor Day, or just a good weekend in general. Now that we have reached the pre-holiday season it's time to start thinking about holiday decorations, starting with Halloween. Somehow my wife managed to sneak her way into buying a bunch of new spooky things to decorate our house. The news brings a special screening of "IT" stupid eclipse news, and the worst PR response ever. Plus I get peer pressured into this week's featured podcast, "Gareth's Random Ramblings."

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Jack Daniel's Coffee Is Real
You can now buy coffee infused with the flavors of Jack Daniel's Whiskey. Of course it's non-alcoholic.

-Alamo Draft House to Host Clowns-Only Screening of IT
The Austin, Texas Alamo Draft House Theater is know for having themed screenings of films, including the women only showings of Wonder Woman. Now they are holding a clowns only showing of the upcoming horror remake of IT, including face painting and photo booths.

-Family Breaks 800 Year-Old Coffin By Putting Kid In It
An Essex family managed to knock over and break an 800 year-old sandstone coffin in a museum, by trying to place their child in it for a photo. They left the scene of the incident but were identified and caught by the security cameras. The curator of the exhibit says the repairs will be minor.

-14 Year-Old Saudi Arabian Boy Arrested For Doing The Macarena
In another case of western dancing being illegal in the middle east, a 14 year-old boy was arrested after being seen dancing the Macarena in the middle of the street.

-People Treated For Putting Sunscreen In Eyes During Eclipse
Because people are stupid, doctors have reported multiple cases of treating people for putting sunscreen in their eyes to protect them from looking at the solar eclipse.

-Boston-Area Library Asks You Not To Pay Fines With Chuck-E-Cheese Tokens
A Library in Boston recently received several game tokens from Chuck-E-Cheese pizza as payment for late fees.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

-Joel Osteen Says Nobody Asked Him To Open His Church
TV Minister Joel Osteen said in interviews recently that he did not open up his Houston- area megachurch as a relief shelter because the city never asked him to.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Gareth's Random Ramblings
http://www.garethsrandomramblings.space/

"Gareth and Bex talk about what has happened in the last week, from big news stories, to the latest movies and everything in between. Honest. One episode they talked about how to stay hydrated in a desert, then went straight into how to have a baby... Yep."

-Promos This Week-

What's Happening With The NewMan
The Countdown Movie and TV Reviews
Who Spiked The Puns
Gareth's Random Ramblings

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Speaking of Hurricane Harvey

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:29:11 GMT

For those new to the show, Reanna was born and raised in South Texas, in the exact area recently ravaged by Hurricane Harvey. That being said, seeing the destruction in areas that used to be our home has been quite difficult. Obviously we still have family and friends that live in the area and have had to endure all the pain brought on by the storm.

-Ways to Help Harvey Victims-

Salvation Army
https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=27651&mfc_pref=T&27651.donation=form1

Go Fund Me Hurricane Relief
https://www.gofundme.com/hurricaneharvey

Rockport Fulton Chamber of Commerce Relief
https://www.gofundme.com/Hurricane-Harvey-Fund-for-Rockport-Fulton

Global Giving Harvey Relief Fund
https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/hurricane-harvey-relief-fund/

Texas Diaper Bank
http://www.texasdiaperbank.org/

Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group
http://www.coastalbendcan.org/CBDRG

Houston Food Bank
http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/

Corpus Christi Food Bank
http://www.foodbankcc.com/

Galveston County Food Bank
http://www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.org/

More Links at Slate
http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/08/27/how_to_help_hurricane_harvey_victims.html

Relief Links at Huffington Post
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_59a166dde4b0821444c37515

Email me at odddadout@gmail.com

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C U Next Tuesday: ODO 71

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 16:41:09 GMT

This week I got both a good laugh and a painful lesson from listening to She Podcasts. Warning, don't teach your Mexican co-worker what "See You Next Tuesday" means. Spoilers: it doesn't end well. I've also got eclipse news, dead bodies in strange places, a workplace affair gone horribly wrong, and by far the worst way to find out your spouse is cheating. All that, and I revisit a previous feature for it's spinoff podcast, Movie Maintenance Presents.

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Christian Radio Host Says Eclipse Is A Sign Of The Work Of Satan
Because the Bible describes the Sun and Moon as "Signs" this guy thinks that the Moon covering up the Sun is a sign that God is being covered up by the works of Satan, or something like that.

-Idiot Scientist Tries to Destroy ‘Finding Nemo’ by Applying Science to a Cartoon
French scientists released research showing how male clown-fish, like Marlin in "Finding Nemo," will change from male to female if their mate dies. Also clown-fish apparently never leave their homes.

-Artist Plays Dead At Tourist Spots To Protest Selfies
Artist Stephanie Rose has decided to oppose selfie culture in a "special" way. She takes what she's dubbed "StefDies." She drops, face down, dead in random locations, some major tourist spots, and has a picture taken. She says that people need to stop being part of the camera and be start being part of the picture.

-NYC Subway Workers Want The Dead Bodies Out of the Break Room
If somebody dies in a NYC subway, the policy is to get the body removed quickly and get business back up and running ASAP. Apparently this also means that when they bag and tag a body, they dump it in the nearest, out of public view, area around. This often ends up being the subway workers' break rooms or random storage closets.

-Officer Fired And Arrested After Getting Pregnant From Inmate
A former corrections officer is 6 months pregnant and facing 10 years in prison on rape and corruption charges after having an affair with an inmate for over a year.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

-Illinois Man Books Prostitute, Too Bad It Was His Wife
An Illinois man was left in shock when the prostitute he booked through his favorite web service turned out to be his wife. She was equally shocked to find out of his habit of hiring prostitutes.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Movie Maintenance Presents
http://www.sanspantsradio.com/movie-maintenance-presents

"From thrillers to comedies to biopics, the Movie Maintenance crew from Sanspants Radio, working with Bitten By Productions, bring you a series of original radio plays, written by some of Melbourne’s most exciting up and coming writers – or, y’know, those guys you occasionally listen to on that podcast. Some of these stories you’ll recognize from pitches on Movie Maintenance, others are total originals, all of them are probably worth your time. Featuring professional actors and immersive sound effects, Movie Maintenance Presents is guaranteed to offer you at least a middling good time once a month."

-Promos This Week-

Podcasts We Listen To
Mike Jolitz Show
Poop Culture
So I Married A Movie Geek

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Weird is World Wide: ODO 70

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:10:53 GMT

This week I've had some great interactions with other podcasters, surprisingly in my area. One little twitter follow from a podcaster in my town lead to a rabbit hole of podcast discovery from surprisingly big names in my area. The news this week is coming from all around the world, from Australia to Shanghai. The featured podcast this week is a little self serving since it's my other show, "Mom and Dad Cuss." Why recommend my own show? Because it's funny and my wife is on it too.

-WEIRD NEWS-

Shanghai Man Uses Ambulance As Ride Share Vehicle
A logistics driver decided that he would use the ambulance he was delivering to make some extra cash as a ride-share vehicle along the way. Does this classify as an upgraded vehicle option?

Amsterdam Apartment Features Private Kitchen, But No Cooking Allowed
An ad for a 2 room apartment in Amsterdam says the unit features a fully equipped private kitchen except for a cooktop, because cooking is banned "by regulations" in the unit. On the plus side, not being able to cook means never having to wash dishes.

Saudi Singer Arrested for Dabbing
Apparently dabbing, that idiotic dance move, is banned in Saudi Arabia. The government claims that the move glorifies drug use. So using it in a public is enough to get you arrested. (Can we start that rule in America?)

Chinese Restaurant Gives Bra Size Discounts
A shrimp restaurant in China came under fire for putting up signs offering discounts to ladies based on bust size. 5% for an A-cup, up to 65% for a G-cup. Yeah it's sexist, but if they did something like that for Chinese men, they would probably all get the 5% discount. *wink wink*

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-
Rich Guy Buys Special Cage To Protect His Rolls-Royce, Then Wrecks Into His Own Cage
An Australian man bought a Rolls-Royce, and had a custom cage built to protect it from damage. Unfortunately he lacked the driving skill to actually pull the car in to the cage and repeatedly hit the it, until the car had to be towed away for repairs. The moral of the story, people who own Rolls-Royces should pay somebody to drive them around.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-
Mom and Dad Cuss (a Little)
http://momanddadcuss.blogspot.com
"Listen to Adam and ReAnna Higgins discuss their marriage, trying to stay sane raising 4 boys, and a home life that is a little off from "normal." We bicker and wisecrack and rant and rave and give an honest view of parenting without the sugar coating"

-Promos This Week-

Gareth's Random Ramblings
Mike Jolitz Show
Master Debaters
Poop Culture Podcast

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School Stress and Stupidity w/ ReAnna: ODO 69

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 20:42:17 GMT

After a month long break caused by our family vacation, a dead computer, and a newly mobile toddler beating down the studio door, I'm back, and my wife, ReAnna, decided to join me and talk about some of the stuff that we dealt with at the beginning of the summer. We also shared some crazy Texas news stories from our vacation, a very devoted doctor, and a whole mess of people doing stupid stuff. In "Recommended Listening" I've got the slightly deceptively named "Nerds With Words."

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Technician Gets Trapped Inside ATM While Repairing Lock
Corpus Christi police said a contractor, got stuck in an ATM room at a local Bank of America while attempting to change the lock on the machine.

-Texas Man Shoots Armadillo, Bullet Hits His Face
A Texas man was wounded after he fired a gun at an armadillo and the bullet ricocheted back to hit him in his face.

-Coffee Recalled For Containing Ingredient In Viagra
Bestherbs Coffee LLC is voluntarily recalling a number of its coffee after it was discovered one of its ingredients is “structurally similar to sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra,” according to an FDA recall notice.

-Pregnant Doctor Stops Own Labor To Deliver Patient's Baby
Dr. Amanda Hess was preparing to have labor induced for the birth of her second daughter at a Kentucky hospital when she heard one of her patients also in labor.

-Machete Wielding, One-Armed Clown Arrested For Terrorizing Town
An amputee was arrested after he duct taped a machete in place of his missing arm and ran around wearing a clown mask.

-Chinese Family Thinks Son Too Handsome To Be Theirs, And They're Right
After being told for 28 years that their son was too handsome to be theirs, a Chinese family took a DNA test and proved that he wasn't theirs at all.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

-Tai Man Taunts Bear, Obviously Gets Mauled
While visiting a wildlife preserve, a man leaned against a wall and was allegedly teasing the bear by dangling a bowl of rice over its head, until the animal stood on its back legs and pulled him in.

-3 Women Stranded On River For 6 Hours Because They Thought It Ran In A Circle
Three Michigan women became stranded overnight because they thought the river they were in ran in a circle.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Nerds With Words
http://nerdswithwordspodcast.com/
"A comedy podcast! Hosted by comedians Adam Nutter and Greg Trout. We interview guests of all types i.e. Comedians, doctors, authors, scientists, historians, educators, podcast hosts, actors and more! We have organic conversation and see where the conversation takes us."

-Sponsors-
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-Promos This Week-
#PodernFamily
The Boondoggle Podcast
Podcasts We Listen To
PreRecorded Live

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Vacation Packing and "American" News: ODO 68

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 21:55:27 GMT

Between packing up for our regular family trek back to Texas and the 4th of July holiday, I'm a little behind this week. Somehow I managed to put an American spin on all the news stories. And boy did it take a spin to get some of them to fit that description. Using sausages to find dogs, PETA hating on bacon, fad diets, and dads playing baseball: that all sounds American, right?

-WEIRD NEWS-

Couple Cook Sausages To Lure Lost Dogs Home

PETA Asks Twitter Why People Eat Bacon

"Sleeping Beauty Diet" Shows New Way For Dumb People To Lose Weight

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Dad Beats Up "Good Samaritan" For Finding His Daughter

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-Promos This Week-

Ice and the Face
More Gooder Than
PreRecorded Live

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This Heat Is Frying Brain Cells: ODO 67

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 21:00:00 GMT

Summer 2017 has started with a BANG! There's been record heat waves across the US and Europe. The heat in Phoenix actually left planes grounded at the airport. It looks like the heat may be frying some people's brain cells a bit as dumb crime seems to be ticking up. From shoplifters at Wal-Mart to hackers at the CIA, nobody is using their brains much right now. This week's feature goes to a another weird news show I've been turned on to, "The Crazy Town Podcast."

-B.S. FROM THE NEWS-

Record Heat Wave For Phoenix
This passed week has had at least 4 straight days with temperatures between 115 and 120 degrees. The weather maps actually nearly ran out of colors due to the high temperatures.

Several dozen flights had to be cancelled out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport because the daily highs were too hot for many planes to fly.

Heat Wave In Europe Has Men In Skirts
English Boys Wear Skirts To School To Protest Shorts Ban In Dress Code
Nearly 50 boys chose to wear skirts to school because the school dress code does not allow for boys to wear shorts. The prep school uniform does allow girls to wear skirts, and so the boys decided to wear the skirts to protest the injustice of the dress code. Apparently a male member of the school staff arrived wearing a skirt after being sent home for wearing shorts.

French Bus Drivers Wear Skirts In Heat Because Shorts Are Banned.
A group of male bus drivers in Nantes, France showed up to work in skirts because company policy does not allow them to wear shorts on hot days. Skirts, on the other hand, are allowed, and the dress code doesn't specifically state that only women can wear them.

Computer Glitch Warns Of An Earthquake Over 90 Years Too Late
While researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey were making adjustments to their computer records, a computer glitch interpreted the changes as a current threat and sent out a series of automated warnings for a magnitude 6.8 quake. The quake in question actually occurred in June of 1925. A string of automated systems with local news outlets resulted in articles and tweets being generated warning residents of the threat before the USGS could retract the warnings and explain.

-CRIME-

Shoplifter Gets Busted By Batman
A Fort Worth, TX man was caught shoplifting DVDs from a Wal-Mart by an off-duty police officer dressed as Batman. Among the DVDs was the Lego Batman Movie. After getting a ticket, he asked the "Batman" for a selfie.

NH Bill Let Pregnant Women Get Away With Murder
The New Hampshire legislature recently amended a law that would have given pregnant women a loophole to commit murder. The law allowed for charges to be brought against anybody causing the death of a fetus over 20 weeks after conception. The wording of a protection for mothers seeking abortions kept pregnant mothers from being charged with murder, but didn't explicitly state that it was of the fetus. This technically meant a pregnant woman could murder somebody and not be charged with anything. The amended law added in a line specifying the murder of the fetus.

CIA Contractors Hack Vending Machines For Free Snacks
A group of CIA contractors were fired after it was discovered that they had hacked the agency vending machines and gotten away with over $3000 in free snacks over a 6 month period.

Man Assumed Dead After Attempting To Have Sex With a Crocodile While On Meth Binge.
Australian authorities are looking for a 26 year old man after friends reported that he was dragged underwater by a crocodile. The friends claimed that he had been on a binge of "Ice" and was trying to have sex with the croc when it grabbed him.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

White German Woman Now “Black” After Chemical Tanning
Model, Martina Big, who has become "famous" for her extreme breast implants, is now turning herself "black" by way of chemical tanning. She receives hormone injections which increase her body's production of melanin and give her a darker complexion. Although she doesn't claim to want to identify as being a black person, she does want to get natural black afro hair extensions and surgery to change her nose and lips to more black features.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

The Crazy Town podcast
http://www.thecrazytown.com/

"Just a Random Guy and his Thoughts on his Journey to The Crazy Town. Topics include: Weird & Odd News, Rants, Rambling, Elaborate Opinions, Tangents, Unique Life Observations, Crazy Life Stories, Solutions to the Hard Problems, and a Little Bit of Insanity."

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The Unwritable Rant
What's Happening With The NewMan
PreRecorded Live

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Where Does Chocolate Milk Come From? ODO 66

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 21:41:19 GMT

Hope you had a good Father's Day. This week's news brings on a few past stories including an ironic twist for a bank robber. I've also got some good news for gamers, a tattoo artist you definitely don't want to cross and a sad sweet story about a couple from India. The "Jackass of The Week" comes courtesy of a seriously depressing study about chocolate milk. And finally, this week's "Recommended Listening" features the dark and twisted world from "Welcome to Night Vale."

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Germany Planning To Crush 35 Tons of Fidget Spinners
German customs seized 35 tons of dangerous defective spinners in May and plan to crush them.

-Woman Sues Casino After $43 million Over Jackpot Error
A New York woman is suing a Queens casino, it's parent company, and the manufacturer of it's slot machines after she was denied a $43 million jackpot from a penny slot machine. The New York State Gaming Commission ruled the jackpot to be an error.

-Man Who Robbed Bank To Escape Wife, Sentenced To House Arrest
A 71 year old man who robbed a bank in 2016 claiming he wanted to get arrested to get away from his wife, has been sentenced to 6 months of house arrest. Lawyers and doctors ruled that the behavior was a result of undiagnosed depression and he should not serve jail time.

-Brazilian Tattoo Artist Arrested For Tattooing Thief's Forehead
A tattoo artist in Sao Paolo, Brazil caught a 17 year old trying to steal his bike. As punishment, he tattooed his forehead with, "sou ladrão e vacilão," which translates to, "I am a thief and a loser." The tattooer and a friend, who assisted in the incident, were arrested for torturing the boy.

-Study Finds Gamers Have Lower Rate of Premature Ejaculation
A recent Italian study on gaming and sexual health found that gamers appear less likely to experience premature ejaculation during sex. On the other hand, they also found that male gamers overall had a lower sex drive in general, so that may be the true reason for the low rate of PE.

-Man Bitten by Snake, Bites Wife So They Can Die Together
A man in Indian woke up to find he had been bitten by a poisonous snake. After telling his wife that he loved her and wanted them to die together, she allowed him to bite her on the wrist as well. He later died, but she was treated at a local hospital and survived.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

WAY Too Many Adults Think Chocolate Milk Comes From Brown Cows
A survey by the National Dairy Council found that 7% of adults polled think that brown cows produce chocolate milk. Another 48% don't know where it comes from at all.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

http://welcometonightvale.com

"WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE is a twice-monthly podcast in the style of community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, featuring local weather, news, announcements from the Sheriff's Secret Police, mysterious lights in the night sky, dark hooded figures with unknowable powers, and cultural events.
Turn on your radio and hide"

-Sponsors-

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-Promos This Week-

#PodernFamily

Netflix 'N Swill

Epic Film Guys

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Bourbon and Batman: ODO 65

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 21:18:08 GMT

This week I have another confession to make. I have purchased fidget spinners for the whole family, and don't totally hate them. The news brings a few people you may not want to upset and a whiny college student (with a twist.) This week's featured podcast stars a spunky redhead who is all the right kinds of crazy on "The Unwritable Rant."

-WEIRD NEWS-

Rhode Island Man Paves Driveway Using Unwashed Clam Shells
Clam shells are an inexpensive alternative to gravel for paving a driveway. Unfortunately one Rhode Island man used unwashed clam shells that still had rotting meat attatched. Naturally his neighbors aren't happy about the stench.

Angry Man Sets 100 Bedbugs Loose On City Hall
After getting rejected for municipal assistance with his apartment's bedbug problem, a man dumped a cup of nearly 100 bedbugs on the floors of city hall in frustration.

Man Supposedly Threatened To Shoot Restaurant Manager Over Onions In Food
A Pittsburgh area man was arrested after allegedly returning to a restaurant and threatening the owner with a gun and exposing himself. He was apparently upset about onions in his food.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Woman Sues Poetry Professor To Give Her An "A"
A woman at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point has sued her poetry professor because she feels her complaints about the professor's pro LGBT course selections resulted in her receiving an "F."

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

The Unwritable Rant
http://theunwritablerant.com

"Author, bourbon drinker, and occasional misanthrope Juliette Miranda hosts a weekly podcast to talk about all the stories she can't put in print."

-RIP Adam West-

Adam West, star of the 1960's Batman TV series has passed away at 88 due to leukemia. To many he is still viewed as the original and greatest Batman, not for his acting, but for the impact that his iteration of the character had on our childhoods. I, like many, grew up watching reruns of Batman every day as a kid. My brother and I would tie bedsheets around our necks and pretend to fight crime. We'd slide down "batpoles" at the playground. Every time we used our go cart we would start off with "Atomic batteries to power. Turbines to speed. Roger. Ready to move out." In the years since he has had a long and successful career. I don't know of many people who have made a voice acting career out almost exclusively out of playing themselves, but he did it. He may have played Catman on Fairly Odd Parents and spent years as Mayor West on Family Guy, but to those of us who donned bedsheets, he will always be the greatest man to ever wear the cowl, and the hero all of us wanted to be. RIP Adam West.

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More Gooder Than
http://www.mgtpodcast.com/

Ice and The Face
http://www.iceandtheface.com/

What's Happening With The NewMan
http://whatshappeningwiththenewman.podbean.com/

PreRecorded Live
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The Unwritable Rant
http://theunwritablerant.com

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Weird Comes In Pairs: ODO 64

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 18:51:26 GMT

This week's stories come magically in pairs. I've got a couple of people with, let's just say, "questionable" beliefs. I've got a pair of stories about paying WAY too much for something all because of perceived value. A pair of cocaine dealers tied for the "Jackass Of The Week." This week's featured podcast even stars a pair of crazy ladies, it's She Podcasts.

-WEIRD NEWS-

Arizona Man Wears Colander On Head In Driver's License Photo For Religious Freedom

San Diego Woman Claims She Has Married The Sante Fe Train Station

You Can Now Get Plastic Rain Covers For Your Designer Sneakers

Somebody Paid $160,000 For A San Francisco Storage Locker

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Accused Drug Dealer Gets Home Raided On Facebook Live

"Operation Extra Olives" Catches Papa John's Workers Selling Drugs In Pizza Boxes

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

SHE PODCASTS
https://shepodcasts.com/

"She Podcasts began in 2014 as a small Facebook group, built so that our women podcaster friends could have a place online to get quick podcasting answers, tips and resources from one another. However, as soon as the group started, it grew enormously. Friends were adding friends and before long it had been built to almost 2000 women in some phase of building and PRODUCING a podcast.She Podcasts is a show all about podcasting – for women - by women.
Hosted by Jessica Kupferman and Elsie Escobar - two of the leading voices in podcasting - this show is dedicated to addressing all the things that come up for podcasters from a female perspective: news, tech gadgets, relationship management, interview best practices, show notes, everything you can think of can and will be covered. As podcasters, women often have a unique approach to all aspects of creating and growing a podcast – the tech, the interview, the sharing – all of it. Our mission is to highlight, enhance and support current women podcasters by creating a supportive, fun and nurturing community as well as a platform for continuing to cultivate stronger and more powerful voices in the world of podcasting."

-Sponsors-
Become a sponsor on Patreon

-Promos This Week-

#PodernFamily
Countdown Movie and TV Review
Netflix 'N Swill
PreRecorded Live

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BBQ, Opium, and Netflix 'N Swill: ODO 63

Tue, 30 May 2017 23:34:10 GMT

Going a little old school and cutting back on all the more mainstream news. I'm chatting about my non- Memorial Day weekend BBQ. This week's weird news comes with suggestions from my wife, including a job as a cat cuddler. In Recommended Listening I've got a self-admitted knockoff of a past featured show, "Netflix N Swill."

-WEIRD NEWS-

Vet Clinic Is Seeking A Professional 'Cat Cuddler'

Great White Shark Jumps Into Boat with 73 Year Old Fisherman

Man Jumps Off Plane After Trying To Bite Flight Attendant

California Woman Sues Jelly Belly Over Sugar In Jelly Beans

Man Who Drove Into Concrete Gets $10,000 Repair Bill

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Man Admits To Growing $500M In Poppies For Opium, Without Being Asked

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Netflix ‘N Swill
http://netflixnswill.podbean.com/
"Netflix and Swill is a podcast where @danofaction and @C_leb2021 drink the worst alcohol and pontificate about the things streaming on Netflix."

-Sponsors-

"Lilly"
https://www.patreon.com/Arkaena

Become a sponsor on Patreon
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-Promos This week-

#PodernFamily
https://twitter.com/podernfamily

The Countdown: Movie and TV Reviews
http://thecountdownmoviesandtv.podomatic.com/

What's Happening With The NewMan
http://whatshappeningwiththenewman.podbean.com/

Small Things
http://smallthings.net.au

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Celebrity Tragedy and Charcoal Coffee: ODO 62

Tue, 23 May 2017 21:14:07 GMT

This week has been marred by tragedy in the entertainment world. Chris Cornell was found dead, a terrorist bomber attacked an Ariana Grande concert, and today brought the loss of James Bond actor Roger Moore. On the lighter side, Supernatural is crossing over with Scooby-Doo, and I've found a kind of coffee out there that I just wont touch. And the feature of the week goes to the entirety of the Movie Pod Squad.

-ENTERTAINMENT-

James Bond Actor, Roger Moore Has Passed Away

Chris Cornell of Soundgarden Dead of Apparent Suicide
Grunge Rock icon, Chris Cornell of the bands Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and Audioslave, was found dead in his hotel room in Detroit. Coroners ruled his death a suicide by hanging. Cornell's wife claims a prescription for Ativan may have been at fault.

Manchester Concert Bombing Fake News and ISIS
Some people are passing fake news stories around regarding the recent terrorist bombing at an Ariana Grande concert. Some stories show false images of Grande injured from the attack and reports of a gunman near an area hospital. Others claim Grande has retired from music due to the attack. All are false. The one truth that has come forward is that ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Fyre Festival Under Investigation For Fraud
On top of the seven lawsuits, including the previously mentioned $100 million dollar class action suit, the promoters of the infamous Fyre Festival are now being investigated by the FBI. Investigators are looking into possible wire, mail, and securities fraud in connection with the event.

Supernatural Doing An Animated Scooby-Doo Episode
After 12 seasons of demons, angels, time travel, and monster hunting, the Winchesters are going for the ultimate crossover. In season 13, the ultimate monster hunters are meeting up with Mystery Incorporated for an animated crossover.

-WEIRD SHIT FROM THE NEWS-

Men Trying To Sell Moldy Sandwich for $30,000
A Pennsylvania man is selling a moldy tuna sandwich on e-bay with a minimum sale price of $30,000, because the mold is in the shape of a Mickey Mouse logo. In his defense, he said the posting was kind of a gag, and he intends to donate 50% of the sale price to St. Jude's Children's Hospitals. He even has the auction verified as a confirmed charity posting.

Sea Lion Drags Girl Into Water
A video going viral online shows a little girl being pulled into the water off a dock by a male sea lion. She was quickly rescued and nobody was hurt.

"Kopi Joss" Coffee Served With a Chunk of Coal
An Indonesian coffee stall owner has revived the rare drink known as Kopi Joss, which is a highly sweetened coffee with a red hot piece of coal added in. The drink supposedly is good for relieving nausea and other stomach issues. Some claim it tastes the same as normal coffee, others say it has a slight caramel flavor.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Zimbabwean Pastor Claims to Have God's Phone Number
A Christian pastor in Zimbabwe is claiming to have received God's direct phone number and regularly get directions from the Almighty. As "proof" that he is telling the truth, he has released the audio of some of his calls and broadcasts them on his church's TV station.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

MOVIE POD SQUAD NETWORK
"Ten shows united by our love of film. No matter what genre you're into, the Movie Pod Squad has a show for you!"
https://www.moviepodsquad.com/

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ODO 61: Plastic Money and Playing Jesus

Wed, 17 May 2017 22:44:22 GMT

I'm a bit behind on prep this week so stories get pulled a little more on the fly. In Entertainment I've got the controversy around ABC cancelling "Last Man Standing" and the hackers trying to ransom the latest "Pirates" movie. Weird news brings a story about sex lessons from porn stars and getting "Winstoned." The listener voted "Jackass of the Week" tells the tale of a pastor who died trying to walk on water, but with a twist.

-ENTERTAINMENT-

ABC Accused of Playing Politics For Canceling "Last Man Standing."
Many conservatives are claiming that Tim Allen's comedy, "Last Man Standing" was cancelled as a result of his conservative political views and recent comments he made about being a Republican in Hollywood. ABC insists that the cancellation had to do with schedule changes and trying to cut costs from shows that they do not actually own.

Hackers Supposedly Ransom New "Pirates" Movie
A hacker groups has apparently acquired a copy of "Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" and are threatening to leak it online if Disney doesn't pay their ransom. As of showtime they have already begun releasing the film in small portions.

'Big Bang Theory' Star Jim Parsons Marries Partner Todd Spiewak
Jim Parsons, who plays Dr. Sheldon Cooper on "The Big Bang Theory," and partner of 14 years, Scott Spiewak got married.

-WEIRD SHIT FROM THE NEWS-

Porn Stars Teach 'Advanced' Sex Positions To Moms
A couple of porn stars are helping older couples spice up their sex lives by teaching them some more advanced sexual positions.

Cheerleader Arrested For Refusing to Give Up Uniforms
A high school cheerleader was arrested for filing a false police report after claiming robbers broke in to her room just to steal her cheer uniforms.

Cocaine Users Complain of New £5 Note Cutting Noses When Snorting
Drug users are complaining of getting "Winstoned" by the new plastic £5 notes while snorting cocaine. It appears the controversial new bills are cutting the insides of the "users'" noses.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Pastor in Nigeria Killed While Trying To Walk On Water
While trying to recreate the Biblical miracle of Jesus walking on water, a pastor in Nigeria was eaten alive by crocodiles in the heavily croc-infested river.

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ODO 60: Fake News, Fake Milk, and Fake Festivals

Tue, 09 May 2017 18:23:22 GMT

A stomach bug has me a little behind in the news this week but, in Entertainment I've got Ryan Seacrest, Richard Simmons, and a new Hellboy movie. In Weird Shit I've got a woman who doesn't want to share her money, napping at the gym, and REAL fake milk. Wrapping it all up this week's featured podcast is The Countdown: Movie and TV Reviews.

-ENTERTAINMENT-

Ryan Seacrest New Permanent Co-Host of "Live"
After a year of rotating co-hosts, ABC announced that, super entertainment mogul, Ryan Seacrest would become the new permanent co-host alongside Kelly Rippa. The show will now be called "Live with Kelly and Ryan."

Richard Simmons Sues Tabloids
Richard Simmons is suing the National Enquirer and Radar Online for publishing articles claiming his seclusion from the public involved him getting a sex change.

New Hellboy Movie Coming, Without Ron Pearlman or Guillermo del Toro
Hellboy creator, Mike Mignola announced that he is working on an R-rated reboot of the film series starring "Stranger Things" star David Harbour. The new film is tentatively titled Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen.

-WEIRD SHIT FROM THE NEWS-

Woman Swallows $9000 Cash to Avoid Sharing With Ex-
A woman in Columbia swallowed $9000 in $100 bills that she had saved with her ex- because she didn't want to give him half in the breakup. Doctors were able to surgically remove $5700 and eventually returned it to her. The rest apparently was fully digested.

UK Gym Introduces Napping Classes
A fitness company in the UK has begun "napercize" classes where attendees lay down for 45 minutes of rest, instead of further exhausting themselves with other workouts. The company wants to spread word of the health benefits of getting plenty of rest.

"Perfect Day" is Making Cow's Milk Without The Cow
A pair of biomechanical engineers have developed a way to use genetically modified yeast to produce synthetic cow's milk. They combined cow DNA with yeast so that when the yeast ferment they give off milk proteins. They combine those with plant based fats and sugars and the result is a lactose free, nutritionally identical synthetic milk without the use of a cow.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Ja Rule and Friends' "Fyre Festival" Marketing Leads to Lawsuits

Not only was the "Fyre Festival" a complete catastrophe of epic proportions, the fallout keeps coming. The event organizers and promoters are now being sued by the bucketful including a $100 million class action suit. Also included in another suit are the social media influencers who may have been paid to promote the event on their profiles including: models, designers, and other high profile social media celebrities. Apparently there is legal precedent that may result in those celebrities actually being held accountable for damages alongside the event organizers.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

The Countdown: Movie and TV Reviews
http://thecountdownmoviesandtv.podomatic.com/

"Hey, welcome to The Countdown! The weekly comedic podcast by two massive film buffs who offer REAL, honest movie and TV reviews while counting down lists re both. Want to know what the Top 10 single location films are? Look no further. Ever wondered which films hold up after 20 years? We got you covered."

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ODO 59: Puppies, Pants, Porn Stars, and Penmanship

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 23:00:27 GMT

This week we seem to have a new addition around the house in the form of a stray dog. I've got a bit of a rant about the Duggar family. A theme of sexual "misconduct" from live sexual harassment and a cross dressing contest winner to a Navy porn actor. Plus a couple lessons from dumb criminals, and this week's featured podcast, "Within the Wires."

-Around the House-
This week we may possibly be getting a new puppy. And by that I mean, We've probably just gotten a new puppy. Long story short, my sister saw a stray puppy on the side of a busy road. She picked it up and had it checked out with her vet friends, but she can't keep a dog in her apartment. So, here we come, as the only ones nearby with a house, and for some reason the inability to say no when she needs to unload animals. She's making flyers and posting up on lost dog pages and things. In the mean time, we are puppy sitting. Of course if nobody claims this dog, we have another dog.

-Entertainment News-

Jinger Duggar Wearing Pants. Why Is This News?
Long story short, in the small militia that is the Duggar family, women can only wear knee length skirts. Jinger Duggar's husband disagrees and allows her to wear pants (because modesty.) For some idiotic reason, fans are enraged.

Fox News panelist sexually harrassed live on air, hours after Bill O'Reilly is fired
The same day as Bill O'Reilly was fired over sexual harassment claims, co-host of "The Five," Greg Gutfeld, told co-host Kimberly Guilfoyle, live on air, that she was "giving America a raise."

-BS FROM THE NEWS-

Androgynous Man Wins Lingerie Photo Contest Intended for Women
A 20 year old man won a women's lingerie photo contest after he and his girlfriend entered him as a joke. The man naturally has very feminine features and the couple thought it would be a funny gag. His girlfriend even did his makeup and picked the clothes.

Navy SEAL Being Investigated For Moonlighting As Porn Actor
A highly decorated Navy SEAL, and husband to porn star Jewels Jade, is being investigated for his part-time porn career. Of course, it's not the porn that is being investigated, but whether or not he had the required authorization to work outside of his Navy job. According to Jade, he was simply helping her career by doing the movies in place of hiring other performers.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Dentist pulled tooth while riding hoverboard
An investigation into an Alaska dentist found video of him extracting a tooth of a patient while riding a "hoverboard." Strangely enough, the investigation wasn't for malpractice, but for medicaid fraud. Apparently he had billed medicaid for nearly $2 million for unnecessary IV sedation.

Store clerk can’t read robber’s poor handwriting on note
An Ohio robber's handwriting was so bad on his note that the clerk couldn't read it. The Family Dollar clerk had to hand it back to him to read aloud. He then got away with all of the clerk's money and a pack of cigarettes. The lesson here seems to be, penmanship counts.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Within The Wires
http://www.nightvalepresents.com/withinthewires/

"Set within an alternate reality, “Within the Wires” tells stories in the guise of instructional audio programs. Season One, “Relaxation Cassettes," is a 10 part scripted fiction podcast that takes the form of an audio course on full body relaxation issued by The Institute to you, (the listener) a nameless medical inmate. Who is this narrator? Is she relaying something more than just relaxation techniques, and is she to be trusted? And are there subliminal messages hidden within the music? As listeners move through the relaxation curriculum a deeper and more personal story unravels."

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ODO 58: Sticks, Sex, Cement, and S-Town

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:01:10 GMT

This week unfortunately starts with a tragic local story that was a little too close to home. Then I have another company selling sticks, a car filled with cement, a couple kids who need to get a room, and more. In Recommended Listening, I take a slightly unusual turn and feature the hit show S-Town.

-SHOUT OUTS-

Congratulations to Emily from "The Story Behind" on the birth of her son.
Thank you to Lily, our first supporter on Patreon.
https://www.patreon.com/arkaena

-NEWS-

2 Sisters Killed When College Student Driving Wrong Way On Freeway Smashes Into Them
Trump Jr. mocks college students' concern over Chick-fil-A
Company Sells Twigs as Revolutionary "Raw Toothbrushes"
Ocean Park Charges Visitors $145 for the Chance to Scoop Polar Bear Poop
Russian Man Fills Wife's Car with Concrete, Films the Whole Thing

- JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Couple Caught Having Sex in Children’s Library
Delonte Brooks, 20, and Kendra Hunter, 18, were caught having sex in the teen lounge at a children’s library and theater. Fortunately, there were not any children in that area when the incident happened.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

S-Town
https://stownpodcast.org

"John despises his Alabama town and decides to do something about it. He asks a reporter to investigate the son of a wealthy family who's allegedly been bragging that he got away with murder. But when someone else ends up dead, the search for the truth leads to a nasty feud, a hunt for hidden treasure, and an unearthing of the mysteries of one man's life."

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ODO 57: Everyones "Taste" Is Different

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 19:26:35 GMT

I seem to have found a lot of controversial food stories this week. Since it just popped up, I have to take a minute to talk about the Thor: Ragnorok trailer that popped up yesterday. I take a shot at a London shop selling $20 sticks. And finally, I take a break from my wife's selections, and get back to Sanspants Radio for this week's featured podcast: Shut Up A Second.

-Correction-

Last week I kept mentioning Neil from "Ice and the Face" but his name is Rick. Neil is the host of "Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks." Great show but not the guy I was talking about. Apologies man.

-ENTERTAINMENT NEWS-

THOR RAGNOROK TRAILER

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

London Artisan Shop Sells Chopped Tree Branches for Up to $22 Each

-NEWS-

Restaurant Bans Children Under Five And Business Is Booming

People Are Trying to Make "Peepza" a Thing

New Zealand PM sparks outrage for putting canned spaghetti on pizza: 'Impeach him'

The New World's Strongest Coffee is Called "Black Insomnia" for a Reason
https://blackinsomnia.coffee/

-RECOMMEDED LISTENING-

SHUT UP A SECOND
http://www.sanspantsradio.com/shut-up-a-second/

"Come and sit down with us as we discuss a wide variety of dumb topics. Wanna know the history of cowboys? What about facts about bread? It doesn't matter, just shut up and listen."

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ODO 56 My Twisted Childhood

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 20:13:10 GMT

This week I've got shout-outs to a few podcasts that have been spreading kind words about the show. I have a few news stories that bring me back to my childhood, including the retirement of the Undertaker. Plus a couple of "ladies" that have some questionable views on sex, and a little girl suspended from kindergarten over a stick. In "Recommended Listening" my wife joins me to talk about "Hello From The Magic Tavern."

-SHOUT-OUTS-

Thanks to Alex and Dimitri from the Boondoggle podcast for their awesome review on iTunes

Thank you to Emily from the Story Behind for her including Odd Dad Out in her recent #TryPod promos and Twitter posts.

Thanks to Rick from Ice and the Face for the "Seal of Approval" and Follow Friday share last week. (I'm a moron and kept calling him Neil the entire time)

You guys are all awesome

-BULLSHIT FROM THE NEWS-

Firefighters Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive And Dodge In Full Gear For Training

Guillermo Del Toro Looking to Adapt "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark"

End Of An Era: The Undertaker Announces His Retirement At WrestleMania 33

Teenager who auctioned her VIRGINITY on escort agency website announces she's sold it to a businessman for £2m

Model Paola Saulino who went on sex tour reveals she has pleasured 700 men in just three months

5-Year-Old Suspended For Pretending Stick Is A Gun On Playground
https://t.co/UkgXlMFxg8 pic.twitter.com/VX7Rlsd704

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Hello From the Magic Tavern
http://hellofromthemagictavern.com/

"Arnie Niekamp fell through a dimensional portal behind a Burger King into the fantastical land of Foon. He's still getting a slight wifi signal, so he uploads a weekly podcast from the tavern the Vermilion Minotaur where he interviews wizards, monsters and adventurers. It's a major discovery!"

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ODO 55: Pirates, Parrots, and Bikini Baristas

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 21:19:49 GMT

This week brought a bunch of new trailers for Pirates of the Caribbean, Justice League and Spiderman: Homecoming. So obviously I'm gonna talk about them. In the news I've got a man that just wants to display his family pride, some interesting marketing practices, and a phone scammer that really should look into who he's calling. In "Recommended Listening" my wife, ReAnna, joined me to talk about the "Myths and Legends Podcast."

-MOVIE TRAILERS-

-PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES-
-JUSTICE LEAGUE-
-SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING-

-BULLSHIT FROM THE NEWS-

-Man Named 'Grabher' Is Appalled He Can't Have His Name On A Licence Plate
Lorne Grabher of Nova Scotia, Canada had a vanity plate reading “GRABHER” made for his father in 1991 to honor their German last name. In December he got a letter informing him the plate would be canceled because people could “misinterpret it as a socially unacceptable slogan

-Man in Colorful Parrot Costume Helps Sell House Online

-"Bikini Beans" Dress Code Stirs Up Emotions
Thanks in no small part to its attractive dress code, Bikini Beans Espresso has become hugely popular. But critics claim that the mandatory dress code of the staff is degrading for women. The owners, many of which are women, claim the “uniforms” actually empower women, helping them feel comfortable in their own skin.

-A hot-pot restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, recently got a lot of attention online after photos of young bikini-clad waitresses serving and interacting with customers went viral.

-Beijing Public Toilets Use Facial Scanners to Combat Toilet Paper Theft
Authorities in Beijing, China, have begun installing high-tech facial scanners at the Temple of Heaven, one of the most popular tourist attractions. The machines prevent users from taking any more toilet paper if they show up again within a certain period of time.

-A Fake IRS Agent Tried To Scam A Cop
Every year scammers, posed as IRS agents rip people off for millions of dollars. This time they called a police officer and threatened him with arrest for not paying their made up fines. He kept them on the line asking questions to collect evidence of the scam.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

-MYTHS AND LEGENDS PODCAST-

"Jason Weiser tells stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place."
https://www.mythpodcast.com/

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ODO 54: Tales of Pest Control

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 18:39:44 GMT

It's now officially springtime. That being said, it's time to start treating the house for those warm weather bugs. I've committed to doing my own pest control, and even bought a
new sprayer for the job. Of course, now I'm sick from the pesticides, and it's not the first time it's happened.
In the news, I've got cell phone face masks and more than a couple stories about being under the influence. Speaking of under the influence, this week's featured podcast is "Ice and the Face."

-BULLSHIT FROM THE NEWS-

-Mask Muffles Your Voice to Keep Phone Calls Private-
Hushme is a bizarre high-tech mask that blocks the sound of the wearer’s voice so that people nearby can’t hear what is being said. Hushme also features external speakers that play a variety of sounds when you speak.
http://gethushme.com/

-Belgian Church Turns into Beer Bar after Every Sunday Mass-
In Brielen, a small Belgian village of only 700 inhabitants, it was customary for church goers to meet up for a beer after every Sunday mass. That became a problem after the last bar in the village closed down, but the local priest was more than happy to keep the tradition going by turning the church into a bar after Sunday mass.

-Colombians Can Now Go to Work Drunk Or High as Long as It Doesn't Affect Their Performance-
A reinterpreted article in Colombia’s Labor Code was recently approved by the country’s Constitutional Court, thus allowing people to show up for work drunk or under the influence of narcotics as long as their productivity is not affected.

-Someone donated sixty ounces of marijuana to Goodwill-
Goodwill workers in Monroe, Washington opened a donated cooler and found five bags of weed inside. (That's 60 times the amount that's legal to possess in Washington.)

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

ICE AND THE FACE
http://www.iceandtheface.com/

"Ice and The Face is Rick and Sarah, respectively. It is a nsfw dystopian comedy podcast released once a week for your ear-holes to soak up and expel accordingly. We dive deep into the ridiculous shit happening in the world today and laugh heartily at all of its absurdity as it burns to the ground. We subscribe to our one rule, hilarity over feelings!"

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ODO 53 Corned Beef and Carjackers

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 19:00:35 GMT

This Friday is St Patrick's Day. Incidentally, it's also my wedding anniversary. Of course I have no clue what I'm gonna do for that. But I do have good news for all those Irish Catholics worried about eating corned beef on friday. Plus, emoji snakes, pink water, blowjob apps and more. In Recommended Listening, I'm getting extra weird with "Bizarre States."

-Cardinal in Boston Gives the OK to Catholics Wanting Corned Beef on St. Patrick's Friday
-Reptile Breeder Makes Emoji Pattern Snake
-Town Remembers Victims of Fireworks Explosion with Fireworks Display
-Canadian Town Says Pink Water is Fine
-"O-Cast" Lets You Phone In Oral Sex, Literally

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-
Cleveland Carjacker Caught Because He Couldn't Drive Stick

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

BIZARRE STATES

"Join Jessica Chobot and Andrew Bowser as they lift the veil and showcase the hauntings, urban myths, unsolved murders and general oddities that everyone has experienced but no one wants to talk about."

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ODO 52: March Movie Madness

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 21:06:55 GMT

MARCH MOVIE MADNESS

This week I'm devoting the entire show to the awesome slate of films dropping this month. Between the superhero epic of "Logan" and the batshit crazy "The Belko Experiment" this is shaping up to be the best march movie season ever. Keeping with the movie theme, this week's Recommended Listening is another Sanspants Radio gem, "Movie Maintenance- Because some movies just need fixing."

GET OUT- February 24, 2017
Now that Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and his girlfriend, Rose (Allison Williams), have reached the meet-the-parents milestone of dating, she invites him for a weekend getaway upstate with Missy (Catherine Keener) and Dean (Bradley Whitford). At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he could have never imagined.

LOGAN- March 3, 2017
In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

KONG: SKULL ISLAND- March 10, 2017
A diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted island in the Pacific – as beautiful as it is treacherous – unaware that they’re crossing into the domain of the mythic Kong.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST- March 17, 2017
An adaptation of the classic fairy-tale about a monstrous prince and a young woman who fall in love.

THE BELKO EXPERIMENT- March 17, 2017
The Belko Experiment explores a twisted social experiment, in which a group of 80 Americans are locked in their high-rise corporate office in Bogata and ordered by an unknown voice on an intercom system to participate in a deadly game of kill or be killed.

POWER RANGERS- March 24, 2017
Power Rangers follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover that they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so they will have to overcome their real-life issues and band together as the Power Rangers before it is too late.

RECOMMENDED LISTENING:

MOVIE MAINTENANCE
http://www.sanspantsradio.com/movie-maintenance/

Equal parts fan fiction, review show and armchair producing as we look at Hollywood’s greats and not-so-greats. Join us as we propose a very simple premise; we can do it better. Movie Maintenance - because some films just need fixing.

All links and trailers available at http://odddadout.blogspot.com/2017/03/odo-52-march-movie-madness.html

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ODO 51: On The Job Fail

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 20:36:17 GMT

Completely by coincidence, all my news stories this week are "work" related . There are some questionably awesome stories, and then there's the idiots. Whether it's just poor judgment or doing something monumentally stupid, that group are now experts at how to lose a job. Some even went the extra mile and got arrested.

BS FROM THE NEWS

-Chinese Power Company Uses Fire-Spitting Drone to Burn Trash Off High-Voltage Wires

-Swedish politician proposes paid sex breaks for workers to boost fitness and childbirth

-Plumber fired after taking a picture of customer's dildo and sharing it online

-Nursing Home Worker Accused Of Giving Lap Dance To 100-Year-Old Man

-Man Stabs Himself in the Hip So He Could Skip Work, Gets Arrested

RECOMMENDED LISTENING

"Alice Isn't Dead"

"A truck driver searches across America for the wife she had long assumed was dead. In the course of her search, she will encounter not-quite-human serial murderers, towns literally lost in time, and a conspiracy that goes way beyond one missing woman."
http://www.nightvalepresents.com/aliceisntdead

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ODO 50: Is It Spring Already

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 23:09:48 GMT

IS IT SPRING ALREADY

It's only February, yet I've already had to have the a/c running in my house for weeks. I've had to get back into full scale yard work. And I'm starting to see the evil death critters from hell, scorpions, around the house again. I don't want it to be spring yet. On top of that, in AZ we have spring training baseball. It may be great for the local economy, but it absolutely sucks for traffic. I just want winter to go on for a little longer.

BULLSHIT FROM THE NEWS

KKK Leader Murdered by Own Family

The wife and step-son of a self-proclaimed Imperial Wizard of the KKK have been arrested for murder. The pair have admitted to shooting the man and dumping his body.

Army Command Post Issues Memo Banning Nickelback Music

An Army command post in Washington state has issued a memo banning the playing of Nickelback, Smash Mouth, Creed, Korn and Slipknot.

Young Lottery Winner Says $1.6 Million Prize Ruined Her Life
A 21 year old woman in the UK is planning to sue the Euromillions lottery after she says winning $1.6 million at age 17 ruined her life.

JACKASS OF THE WEEK

Landlord: Tenant violated his lease by dying

A Seattle woman is fighting to get her brother's security deposit and last month's rent, to pay for funeral expenses, after he died of a heart attack. The landlord is refusing to return the money claiming that his death violated his lease and forfeits his deposit.

RECOMMENDED LISTENING

http://www.sanspantsradio.com/plumbing-the-death-star/

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ODO 49: I Suck at Valentines

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 18:00:49 GMT

Valentine's Day is here so I've committed to focusing the entire episode on the holiday. The problem with that is, in a very general way, I'm no good at Valentine's.
It's not that I am not romantic. The problem comes mostly in that I'm too practical. I dislike giving flowers because they barely last a few days before dying. Chocolate seems very impersonal. There's a million different heart shaped boxes of candy out there, and everybody has particulars about box chocolates. Don't believe me, just look at any variety box of candy after a couple days. You'll find a lot of the same things left behind.
Ultimately my failure boils down to a simple fact: I'm not that creative about gifts and the good ones are STUPID expensive.

VALENTINE NEWS

Pokemon GO has special Valentine's Day update
Pokémon GO is keeping up its habit of introducing holiday themed updates with a Valentine's Day event. To celebrate Valentine's Day, Pokémon GO 's first in-game event of 2017 began February 8 at 7pm and ends at February 15 at 7pm. Among the features are increased candy and the spawning of more "Pink" pokemon.

Oklahoma town to cancel Valentine's Day dance due to anti-dancing law
A Henryetta, Oklahoma shop tried to hold a Valentine's Day dance to raise money for renovations. Unfortunately, the town has a city ordinance that prohibits dancing within 500 feet of a church. Guess who the neighbors are...

Central Michigan University apologizes for Hitler Valentine’s Day card
Somebody decided it would be funny to make a Hitler themed Valentine's card and hand it out at a school function. The school has said that this was, obviously, not a sanctioned incident

Recommended Listening

Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks
http://darkangelsandprettyfreaks.com/

Married couple, Annaleis and Neil C live together in Northern California with their pets and egos. Both have a wide variety of interests including animal welfare, video games, comic books, reading, music, Jamaica, podcasting, travel, NASCAR, and other crap. These two started podcasting because they couldn't seem to get enough of their own voices. Hearing the beautiful sounds made by their mouths, they were inspired to allow everyone to experience the joy, so they began sharing their sweet vocal love with the masses...

Don't let the name and logo fool you. This is, at its most basic, a couple's comedy show. Their theme song says it perfectly, "They only talk about themselves, I figure I'd warn ya." Honestly, I'm ok with that. These two may just sit around talking about "whatever" as a couple, but it works because they're funny. Considering we do a similar thing on "Mom and Dad Cuss" how could I really have a problem with it. You can't fake the authenticity of a married couple picking on each other and fighting with the dog's chew toys. It's like hanging out with your cool married friends every week.

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ODO 48: Adams Rants- Big Dumb Ape

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:00:04 GMT

I had a very upsetting encounter at work with what can only be described as a bully. A great big gorilla looking guy decided that he wanted to cuss me out and push me around for being professional and doing my job. As much as I wanted to cuss him out in return, my professionalism beat out my temper. Unfortunately I'm just not a very intimidating looking person and I've kinda been pushed around for most of my life.

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ODO: The Incident

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 07:00:16 GMT

On February 13, 2010 Adam was the victim of an "aggravated robbery" in which he was held at gunpoint and beaten over the head with a bat. After 7 years we are now sharing the most complete version of this story as it is a major part of who we both are today. It is not pretty, it is not funny. We make a few jokes to relieve tension, but it is still quite a heavy and dark tale to tell for both of us. We intentionally avoided names out of respect to others involved, and did not get into the court case involved, although it has already been settled.

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ODO 47: Podcasting as a Dad

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 01:16:19 GMT

Congratulations to Daniel J. Lewis from "The Audacity to Podcast" on the birth of his first son, "Noodle Baby."

The birth of "Noodle Baby" inspired me to talk about the idea of how having kids kills your podcast. Of course I can't keep to the topic at hand and go on talking about general Dadness. I love being a dad, and I love being a podcaster, but those things do in fact butt heads at times.
I have missed many weeks on this show due to family life, but that is part of the trade off of wearing both hats. Something has to take priority, and in my life that is always going to be my family.

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ODO 46: Nerding Out And Super Moms

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 22:51:24 GMT

This week I've got a story about a mom who built her entire family home by hand using YouTube. I'll cover some fun entertainment news, and in "Recommended Listening" I'll probably spend more time talking about this week's show than it takes to listen to it.

Mother of Four Builds Dream House by Hand Using YouTube

-ENTERTAINMENT NEWS-

Giant Alligator video from Florida park.

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Guillermo Del Toro reaches out asking how much fans want Hellboy 3

New Power Rangers Trailer shows EVERYTHING

-Recommended Listening-
http://thestorybehindpodcast.com
Normally I'd write something about the show but Emily puts it so perfectly herself:

The extraordinary history of the ordinary. Do you like trivia and fun facts? Have you lost hours to Wikipedia rabbit holes? Do you ever wonder about the history of everyday things in your world? The Story Behind ... is the show for you! Warning: Your friends might tire of you starting sentences with, "I learned on a podcast ..."

I am a fan of strange trivia, and this show has that in spades. Whether it's the many origins of pretzels, or a deep dive into the legend that is Betty White, Emily always delivers great information with just a pinch of humor. Her pun game could only be matched by my wife's. You will come out of every episode smiling having learned something cool. Five stars all the way.

-Small Things-
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ODO 45: Texas Pride w/ ReAnna

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:35:44 GMT

This week I'm joined by my wife ReAnna from "Mom and Dad Cuss" because she just HAD to talk crap about the Dallas Cowboys loss this weekend. We then get into the exciting news that Bluebell Ice Cream is returning to Arizona just in time for our anniversary. She helps out with BS From the News, and nags at me while I talk about the "Epic Film Guys" in Recommended Listening.

German Lawmaker: Paid Sex For Patients Could Be Subsidized
http://time.com/4628414/germany-paid-sex-elderly-patients/

Boots leaving swastika-shaped prints are recalled | News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article125875644.html

Man buys 100's of news papers to hide dui arrest
http://abcnews.go.com/Weird/wireStory/editor-man-hide-arrest-buys-100s-newspapers-44587832

Jackass of The Week:

Woman Tries to Smuggle Boyfriend Out of Prison in a Suitcase
http://www.odditycentral.com/news/woman-tries-to-smuggle-boyfriend-out-of-prison-in-a-suitcase.html

-Recommended Listening-
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ODO 44 King of Queens

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 22:54:32 GMT

Hello 2017! For this week's recommended listening I've got a double shot from the "King of Queens" RuPaul. In "BS From the News" I've got an epic case of the silent treatment, an epic prank, and a pair of really dumb criminals. (As if there's any other kind.) Plus I wrap things up with a rant about the phrase "drive it like you stole it."

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ODO 43: Adios 2016

Fri, 30 Dec 2016 21:05:25 GMT

So Long 2016! This week I'm looking back on "The Year of No Survivors" and running through some of the MANY celebrities lost this year. Of course I'll make fun of some weird news stories, and in "Recommended Listening" I'm featuring my old pal the NewMan. Then I take a look back at this show and how things have changed over the last year and what I'd like to do in 2017.

Have a Happy New Year

Celebrity Deaths 2016: http://fiftiesweb.com/dead/dead-people-2016/

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ODO 42: Defending Barbie

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 07:00:08 GMT

This week news broke that Amy Schumer is in talks to lead a Barbie movie. I can't get behind this, but not for the reason you might think. Plus I launch a new "Recommended Listing" segment by talking about "PreRecorded Live." As always there's "BS from the News." And in the the "Jackass of the Week" I have a word or two about being a responsible smoker.

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ODO 41: Getting Back to Chatting

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 23:59:12 GMT

Recently the show has taken a wide turn from where it originally began. This week I bring things back with a good old fashioned chatting train of thought. I talk about why I took a break for a few weeks, some thoughts on the recent Presidential election, and some podcasts I've gotten into recently.

Thanks to Mark from "What's Happening with the NewMan" and Matt from "PreRecorded Live" for really just being my friends and not letting me walk away from the show when I get a bit frazzled.

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ODO 40: Steak, Glue, and Baseball Too

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 23:33:15 GMT

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ODO 39: The Power is Yours

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:24:16 GMT

This week I've got a lesson in trademark law courtesy of Disney and a movie update including Captain Planet. Plus I share my recent experience in DIY plumbing and the "Jackass of the Week" brings another emergency service worker with job issues.

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ODO 38: Nerd Scented Candle

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 23:38:17 GMT

This week I changed things up and covered a wide range of news stories including: Janet Jackson's pregnancy, McDonald's response to the creepy clowns, a scented candle only nerds can appreciate, and a 911 operator that just didn't want to do her job.

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ODO 37: The Price of Fame

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 21:41:28 GMT

Back in old form, this week is just a good old fashioned stream of consciousness type discussion about fame and how the media covers BS stories simply for ratings. Of course that opens up a whole big can of worms running from the Kardashians to Donald Trump. Throw in some surprising words of wisdom courtesy of a recent Nerdist interview with Sarah Jessica Parker, and we've got a nice train of thought. Believe it or not, I even manage to tie it all in with the creepy clown epidemic, because I can just pull that off.

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Podcast Day 2016

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 21:31:41 GMT

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Not So Big an A-Hole: ODO 36

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 21:08:20 GMT

For most all of my post-high school life I have been said to be kind of an a**hole. To a degree it's been almost a point of pride. Now that I'm older I'm starting to wonder if it's more "kind of" and less "a**hole."

Bullshit From the News

It's all behind them: 'Butt-chugging' fraternity returns to UT | News | utdailybeacon.com
The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity at the University of Tennessee is being reinstated after being booted from campus four years ago for the use of "wine enemas." This puts stupid douchebag fratboy antics to a new level. How dumb do you have to be to think that pouring wine into a hose in your butt is a good idea?

Kissing Chickens Can Spread Salmonella, CDC Warns | Huffington Post
For the second time the CDC has issued a warning that kissing your pet chickens can lead to salmonella poisoning. I realize that some people view chickens as pets, but to me they are food. Don't kiss your very very very raw chicken dinner. It will get you sick.

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Putting the Labor in Labor Day: ODO 35

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 23:31:31 GMT

This week was Labor Day in the US. I mention it being in the US because apparently I'm actually more popular overseas than I am at home. Just kidding, I'm not popular anywhere. But anyway, it was Labor day on Monday, a day where we honor the blue collar working man by giving all the white collar guys the day off.

Bullshit From the News

Car rolls into river after spider scares teen driver

An 18 year old girl in Australia watched her car roll into a river after jumping out to swat away a huntsman spider. She was only able to half apply her parking brake before jumping out and saw her car slowly roll down a boat ramp and out of reach. I may not be afraid of spiders (much) but from my understanding of the size of the huntsman, I'd probably end up crashing into the river.

Emergency response triggered at Ohio school after forty students eat one of the world's hottest peppers

A middle school student shared a batch of Bhut Jolokia peppers with his classmates causing the school to call for EMT's after they started to become sick. These were at one time considered the hottest chilies in the world. They are rated with an average heat level of over 1 million Scoville, which is, to say the least, really REALLY hot. In so many words, kids are dumb. Kids will eat anything, and peer pressure is a bitch.

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Remembering Gene Wilder: ODO 34

Sat, 03 Sep 2016 23:27:25 GMT

What's the deal 2016!? Stop killing our legends! I know I'm not the first to say it, but this has become the year the legends died. The loss of Gene Wilder this week just pushes that point home.

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last week, you've probably heard that, legendary comic actor, Gene Wilder passed away this week. Of course, when an artist of his caliber passes away, the world collectively mourns. I've mentioned before that I am a very sensitive person. I realize that here it may seem like my only emotion is angry smartass. But I really truly have feelings, all of them. Now I'm not gonna sit here and cry in my cornflakes, as the young kids say. For me, especially with comedians, I try to "remember the laughs not the loss."

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The Magic School Bus: ODO 33

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 22:10:24 GMT

After weeks of trying to get a new episode recorded, I'm finally back. School is back as well and I've got a bone to pick with the people on the road. This week's "BS From the News" has a woman with psychological issues, a woman committed to a scam, a hungry cop, and a twist ending to a great play in baseball.

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Poké of Shame: ODO 32

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 21:19:25 GMT

This week I have a shameful confession to make. Then I take a moment to geek out about all the new superhero stuff going on. And, in BS From the News we learn why you shouldn't leave your dogs in your car and we meet a noblewoman with an interesting pest problem. Plus I give an update on building my podcast network, and I need your help.

Odd Dad Out News:
I'm starting to make moves towards building up the Odd Dad Out podcast network. Along with ODO and Mom and Dad Cuss, there's also What's Happening With the NewMan that will be part of things once it all kicks off in full.
But, since I can't leave well enough alone, I have one more show that I want to produce that I will need some input to get off the ground. I am intending to produce a podcast about ghost stories. But to do that I need stories. Whether it is your favorite campfire story, a story from your childhood, or maybe something you personally experienced, I wanna hear it. I want to share these stories, and maybe give a new group of people a little fright. If you have a spooky story that you would like to share, email it to odddadout@gmail.com.

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The Unconventional Conventionist: ODO 31

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 22:49:44 GMT

It's been a year since I started making this podcast so I started looking back at how much I've grown in the past year. Then I yak about just how dumb political conventions are.

Bullshit From the News

Strip Club to Donate Lap Dance Proceeds to Flood Relief

The Blue Parrot Cabaret in Morgantown, West Virginia is raising money for flood relief in southern W. VA. by donating a portion of the money from lap dances to charity. What better way is there to help those most hurt by the flood damage than to get a lap dance?

Man Leads Police on High Speed Chase Across 2 Counties Because He Was "Bored"

A man in Washington state lead police on a high speed car chase that lead authorities back and forth across 2 counties. After his arrest the man claimed he just did it because he was bored.
I don't know about you, but if I were "bored" I would think a little longer about what to do if "try to outrun a bunch of angry cops" is even an option.

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I Choose You, Or Not: ODO 30

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:05:11 GMT

I have learned that work trips are a great way to observe general human stupidity in action. Plus the 400 lb app in the room, we're talking Pokemon Go. And in "BS From the News" we'll learn probably the only thing in the way of poke-world domination, and just how bad one little typo can be.

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Long Hard Road Out of Texas- ODO 29

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 19:09:27 GMT

This week I give an update on what's been going on with me for the past few weeks and share the harrowing tale of my recent family trek back across Texas. In BS From the News, I've got a story about some police trying to return somebody's bag and a very "personal" dress.

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Iguanas and Black Bears and Does, Oh My! -ODO 28

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:16:44 GMT

(Sorry about the digital hiccups, didn't catch it until playback)

I swear I'm not sick all the time! This week I take the show in a new direction (again) and get back to the comedy foundation this show was intended to have. To that end I have opted to seek out strange news stories to pick on and ridicule for your amusement.
Completely unintentionally, I have fallen into an animal theme this week. I've got courtroom iguanas, bears in marathons, and a killer deer. Of course none of this would be funny if somebody didn't do something dumb. Enjoy!

-X-ray catches man trying to sneak iguana into courtroom
A man in Boulder, Colorado was denied entry to a courtroom when security officials noticed an iguana on the x-ray of his bag.
-Black Bear attacks woman running marathon in New Mexico
A woman in northern New Mexico was attacked by a mother bear while running a marathon through a wildlife preserve.
-Ohio Woman 'Prisoner' in Own Home Due to Deer Attacks
A woman in Ohio has contacted local Fish and Game authorities claiming she is being held prisoner in her own home by a doe that has attacked her while walking her dogs.

Is it just me or are people slowly becoming dumber than the animals we are supposed to be superior to? Whether it is somebody attacked in a zoo exhibit or in a pond in Florida, it all amounts to ignorance and negligence on the part of the human. Animals are being animals. People are supposed to know better. They are not called wild animals for nothing. The inevitable conclusion is that we are slowly de-evolving until the animals take over and we have something akin to a "Babar" or "Planet of the Apes" situation. Or I could just be "poking the bear"

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Lessons From the Road: ODO 27/ MDC 10

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 19:53:52 GMT

Crossover Show!!

This week we are knocking out two birds with one stone. This week I'm sharing Episode 10 of the "Mom and Dad Cuss" podcast which I share with my wife. Since both shows were going to discuss our recent vacation, I figured why record separate shows at all?
We are back from our annual vacation to Texas. After executing what we feel has been our most successful vacation to date, we decided to share some of our road stories and tips for surviving the experience.
This year we drove the family van the 1100 miles from Surprise, AZ to Corpus Christi, TX to visit our families. With 4 small children it is obviously no easy task. We made it a point this year to have some sort of activity planned each day of the vacation in order to avoid the dreaded cabin fever that has plagued us in years past. One morning we were even forced to get our day started early by a fire alarm in our hotel. (false alarm by the way) But it was an overall highly successful vacation. and we definitely learned some things worth sharing this year.

Our Vacation Pro Tips:

-If you can stand to do it, driving is much more economical. Our total fuel cost round trip was less than the cost of a single plane ticket. With a family of 6 flying would have beyond broken our budget.
-Staying with family is always a handy was to save a bit on hotels. It also means you'll have a kitchen handy to have home cooked meals. This also helps reduce dependence on restaurants all the time.
-If staying in a hotel, look into getting an extended stay suite with a kitchen. They are typically a bit roomier and again having a kitchen severely reduces dependence on takeout. Considering the cost of dining out for every meal for a family of any size, the cost of the suite with kitchen is more than made up in the big picture.
-Put your vacation budget on a prepaid gift card (Visa, AMEX, MasterCard.) It's a great way to avoid overspending. We even separated out our projected gas budget for the trip on a second card to keep those funds safe from accidental spending.
-Consider purchasing solid shampoo for the trip. We use a variety sold by LUSH. It is easier to pack/ use/ travel with than bottles. And, if you are flying, you avoid the hassle of TSA security trouble over a bottle of shampoo.

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ODO 26: A Lesson From Spongebob

Fri, 13 May 2016 18:47:34 GMT

This week I try out a new format including "BS From the News" "Storytime" and a podcast review segment.

BS From the News- George Zimmerman, has decided to put the gun he used to shoot Trayvon Martin up for auction.

Storytime- As much as I use profanity, it took an episode of Spongebob Squarepants to put into words my personal philosophy on how it really fits into modern language.

Podcast Reccomendation- Sanspantsradio.com
Rather than a single podcast, I give an overall assessment of the entire Sanspants Radio network of shows. In a nutshell, the entire crew is hilarious and, if you're any kind of nerd, they probably have a show for you.

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ODO 25: Moving Days

Sat, 07 May 2016 06:50:25 GMT

Back from my break to move into our new house. We aren't totally settled in yet but we are at least in the new house. Just making this move reminded me of how much of an adventure moving is, and how much my pro skill at moving has dive bombed over the years.

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ODO 24: Drinking with Family

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 21:57:59 GMT

It's a fun night with family. This week I am joined by my wife ReAnna, oldest sister MG (Raevyn Lunatic), her husband Derek (Rev. Knuckleface), and her son Glenn (Fabulous the 2nd.) For the occasion we cracked open a bottle of "God's Pillow" from the "Clockwork Chemists", and Angry Orchard "Iceman."
By the nature of our family, we just start talking about whatever comes to mind. Just because we have so much fun hanging out we went on for-ev-er... Topics ranged from our grandparents deaths to "Alf" to "Game of Thrones." Believe it or not the alcohol has nothing to do with our behavior. We are just like this when we get together. Enjoy!!

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Clockwork Chemists

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ODO 23.2: Podcast Infection 2.0 (Fixed)

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:28:58 GMT

*Update: This is a corrected version of this episode. My sincerest apologies. Thank you to Andrew on Facebook for pointing out that the original episode cut off and restarted mid way *

I'm getting a little "Meta" this week. (Is that how you use that?) This week I'm taking on podcasting as a virus / addiction. I go from initial infection of the podcasting bug, to infecting others, to growing into the podcaster strain and replicating it and spreading to even more people. Whether you're just consuming or are creating, there is no escaping it. Once you've been infected with the podcast, there's no going back, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

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ODO 22: Anti-Social Media

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:00:17 GMT

I'm just gonna say it, I suck at social Media. This week I explain my love/hate... mostly hate relationship with social media. From Myspace to Snapchat and everything in between, I am a millennial failure. I am also quite aware of the hypocrisy of sharing this podcast about hating social media to ALL my social media platforms. But hey, I have to spread the word somehow.

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ODO 21: A Cook's Journey

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:00:13 GMT

This week I tell the tale of my love for cooking and where it began. From burning my hands on a cookie sheet to making fresh pizza from scratch every week. Join me as I share one of my truly favorite things. It may not be the funniest story, but it's most definitely a piece of the puzzle that shaped this odd dad.

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ODO 20: Mom and Dad Cuss (a Little) 1

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 07:24:13 GMT

Welcome to the Mom and Dad Cuss (a Little) Podcast- on the Odd Dad Out Podcast
*Crossover Special!!!*
In celebration of our 7th anniversary we have launched our new "Parenting" show. Tonight we recall our whirlwind of a relationship while giving you all a taste of what to expect from the "Mom and Dad Cuss" podcast. There's no sugar coating or fluff on this show.
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ODO 19: Family Television

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 07:00:24 GMT

This week I think back on my childhood TV habits and talk about some of the shows I used to watch. Then I look at some of the shows that we share with our children now. From watching "Rugrats" to singing along with "RuPaul's Drag Race," our boys seem to have a pretty well rounded television exposure.

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ODO 18: Automobile Rage

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 07:00:01 GMT

Automobile Rage

I'm back after a week off to deal with a severe case of "fucking tired" combined with a hint of "don't know what to talk about" to bring you this week's rant about cars. Specifically I'm talking about the stupidity of the "tuner" culture and the compulsion to "supe up" your car. No history lesson this week, just a plain old school Odd Dad Out bitching. Enjoy... or don't, I'm not the boss of you...

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ODO 17: "Wine of the Bean"

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:00:01 GMT

What do 90% of nerds have in common? COFFEE!! True nerds love coffee and research. As I am a nerd, what could be more fitting than researching coffee? This week we learn a bit about coffee and make fun of the strange history and haters of the "Wine of the Bean."
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ODO Ep 16 WTF Superbowl

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:51:17 GMT

I think this is going to go down as the Superbowl of WTF.
Ok, it's established that I don't "like" sports especially, but that doesn't stop me from watching "The Big Game" on principle. After all you don't have to care about the teams to appreciate the event. There is always plenty to enjoy and ridicule besides the football game anyway. (Incidentally I had to actually do research for some of this info.)
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Episode 15: Love What You Do

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 09:34:38 GMT

This week I'm solo again. For the most part I just get on a revolving door of what I do all this for. I really do love making this show and appreciate everybody who listens. I don't care if I get famous or popular, just knowing that anyone out there willingly invites my thoughts into their sound space is rewarding enough. Also don't be an asshole...

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ODO Ep14: Playing for Keeps

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 07:00:04 GMT

ReAnna's Football Movie Guide:

Friday Night Lights
Radio
Remember the Titans
The Replacements (Adam's Pick)
Oscar's Boycott

Jada Pinkett Smith is boycotting the Academy Awards because for the 2nd straight year there are no African American nominees.
"Clueless" actress, Stacey Dash has fired back at the boycott and begun feuding with the BET network in the process.
AZ girls post "racist" photo

A picture of six Desert Vista High School seniors went viral on Friday, sparking outrage across social media when someone thought it would be funny to post a photo spelling out "NI**ER" with their shirts from a recent school picture.

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ODO Ep 13: Big Dead Elephant

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 07:00:03 GMT

Once again, my wife ReAnna joins me on the show. For all her complaining about the time I spend doing this, she does have a good time being on the show. Tonight she joins me for an extra long episode to go over a bit of the news of the week, and some of our personal happenings.

"The 69 Club"

In the last few weeks 3 highly influential English celebrities have died of cancer at the age of 69
•Lemmy Kilmister: Dec 28, 2015- Singer/ Bassist for metal band Motorhead. Died 4 days after his 70th birthday from brain cancer diagnosed only 2 days before his death. Due to an online petition, the Jack Daniels and Coke has been officially named the "Lemmy."
•David Bowie: Jan 10, 2016- Singer (Ziggy Stardust), songwriter, record producer, actor, painter. Died from liver cancer 2 days after his 69th birthday. His final album "Blackstar" debuted as his first #1 album in the US.
•Alan Rickman: Jan 14, 2016: Film and stage actor and director. Died from pancreatic cancer discovered after a minor stroke. Many have used Twitter to pay homage to Rickman by “raising their wands” in reference to a scene in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince when Hogwarts students point their wands to the sky to honor the recently-deceased Dumbledore.

Home Life
•We are one of those families that treat their pets like any other member of the family. We go into depth about each of our pets' personalities and their place in the family.•Emmit: Dalmatian/ Lab, grumpy old guard dog
•Fluffy: doesn't know she's a cat, we're convinced she used to be a nurse
•Cheyenne: ReAnna's boxer- spoiled little princess, lost to cancer in November
•Toby: ReAnna's cat- Got lost over the weekend and caused housewide freakout

•ReAnna is excited for season 2 of Dinotrux on Netflix. She even started shopping for clothes.
•We aren't very friendly. We don't talk to people much, and we really only go out on Halloween•ReAnna thinks the guy next door is creepy for sitting in his garage "people watching" all day.

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ODO Ep 12: What's My Age Again?

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 07:00:12 GMT

Tonight I planned to talk about harvesting oranges, the craziness of the weather this winter, and the full blown force of El Niño. Fortunately I did NOT spend 30 minutes talking about the weather and got sidetracked into complaining about HOA's. I also realize that I am terrible at perceiving the basic passage of time, or my age, or whatever age I'm supposed to be.
• It's winter time. That means harvesting season for the citrus in Arizona. I've been slowly working on picking all the oranges from my tree. I've gotten about 150 lbs down already and probably have another 200 to go. In the mean time winter has officially reared it's head and there are blizzards in some parts of the country. Northern Arizona has actually gotten 30 inches of SNOW in the last week. Some towns are nearly inaccessible because of the ice and snow on the mountain roads. Of course down here in Phoenix that just means it's been raining for 4 days straight with 40 degree temps. I realize that is warm for a lot of places, but for us here it's damn cold.
•Because I can't complete a thought, HOA's suck. Pain in the ass organizations that make something as basic as checking your mail or mowing your lawn difficult. I don't need somebody telling me how my house should look. Going along with HOA's are the "snowbirds" that run them, all the old people who basically fly south for the winter because they live in cold places. I dunno, I'm not a fan of humans migrating seasonally. They may try to act nice, but they are the most nit-picky old bastards who will ever live next to you for 3 months a year.
•Time is a funny thing. Time and age are relative. I have to remind myself from time to time that I am actually an adult with a wife and 4 children. Then I have to remember that I'm 31 and that is actually perfectly acceptable. I think about my age in relation to other things like my children or my younger siblings and then I really feel old. Then I remember how old my big sisters are and it's not so bad. I think about my dad (65) in relation to my youngest brother (18) and think he's old. Then I'll remember that my oldest sister is 37 and it's suddenly not so bad. Again time and age are all in how you perceive them.

Should I try out live streaming shows? I've considered trying out a possible live show either using Spreaker or Mixlr. Let me know on Facebook or Twitter @odddadout.

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ODO Ep 11: The Road Ahead

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 08:43:02 GMT

Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016!

For the first show of the new year, I am giving a quick recap of where we've been on this crazy little podcast, and where I want to go with things in the new year.

It's time to look back on the year that's past and forward into my plans and goals for the podcast in 2016.
•Found Spreaker App for Android, allowed live streaming and recording of a podcast from my phone. (totally not a paid plug)
•July 22, 2015- Spur of the moment broadcast first Odd Dad Out Podcast live from my car while driving home from work. (My apologies to anyone who's listened to it.) I had no clue what I was doing, and used a Skyrim ringtone and canned audience for the intro. That actually stuck for a few shows.
•August 6- Episode 3: "Rowdy" show, recorded the night before son #4 was born. First time actually using notes for a show. Took 3 tries to record and left me completely exhausted the next morning when it was time to have the baby.
•Episode 4: First and so far only show with a co-host. Recorded show with my wife and realized how much I need better recording equipment if I'm gonna have anybody else on the show.
•Hiatus- After Episode 5, which was my strongest show up to that point, maybe still, the combination of new baby, work, 3 other boys, and plain old writer's block resulted in an unintended 2 month break from recording.
•November- Show resumes with the appropriately titled "I'm Still Here." I've got a new resolve to not Pod-fade and promise to get on a regular release schedule.
•Enter Flu Season- Plagues of sickness overtake our house in a seemingly endless chain of rotating illness lasting for weeks and derailing the regular recording schedule.

-NOW-

I've now got a mixer, 2 desk mics, 2 headsets, more recording software (and know kinda how to use it,) and a solid intro format for the show going forward. This gives me both a static studio to record and a mobile setup for recording elsewhere.

-Going Forward-
•Format changes- Gonna start actually planning out the shows somewhat and creating better show notes (like these.)
•Upgrades-•Aiming to get the official OddDadOutPodcast.com up and running soon.
•Want to upgrade my media hosting and website to have more space for shows and a better web presence.
•I'm gonna try to be more active on social media.
•Guest co-hosts- I want to start having guest co-hosts join me from time to time. I don't do interviews, but having somebody else to talk to would definitely be an improvement.

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ODO Ep10: Holiday Cheer

Fri, 25 Dec 2015 18:52:49 GMT

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Tonight I explain once again why it is that I'm weeks behind a regular show schedule (food poisoning.) I talk a bit about my younger brother coming to visit for the holidays-ish. Then we dig into my personal feelings about the happy holidays vs merry Christmas issue and my general view of the holiday season.
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ODO Ep 9: People are Strange

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 08:43:26 GMT

In a strange twist, I actually keep to a single topic tonight. I discuss people and how we are drawn to different people or groups based on circumstance, tastes, hobbies, or being complete opposites. Maybe not the most complete thoughts, but when do I really have those?

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ODO Ep 8: Pajama Pants

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 13:00:48 GMT

Coming off a 3 week string of illnesses, I get the snowball rolling tonight with a rant about wearing pajamas as normal clothes in public. Later on things twist into how we are all so attached to our smart phones. Finally I end up talking about my podcast habits and my educational resources for trying to improve this show.
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ODO Episode 7: Only in Arizona

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 09:34:53 GMT

This week I find myself talking about this wonderful state that I call home. Out of nowhere I end up just talking about Arizona and how I view it as opposed to how outsiders see things.
*Remember, I don't plan this out.*

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ODO Episode 6: I'm Still Here

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 18:08:07 GMT

It's been 2 months since the last episode, but that is all in the past now. I'm back and ranty and ready to get back in the ring for another go.
*Note: 2 In-show references to sound effects that did not show up on final recording, my bad. #idon'tedit

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ODO Episode 5: Haunted TV

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 07:29:28 GMT

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ODO Episode 4: Keen-Wah?

Thu, 27 Aug 2015 05:53:16 GMT

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ODO Episode 3: Lets get "Rowdy"

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:38:20 GMT

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ODO Episode 1: Didn't We Already Have One?

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 05:13:49 GMT

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ODO (Live) Episode 1

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 10:30:38 GMT

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Odd Dad Out (Live) Episode Zero

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 09:46:20 GMT

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