Anecdotal Dote

Anecdotal Health (with Ellen C)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:06 GMT

Ellen is the person who met John on a dating app!John and Laura chat with Ellen, a healthcare official for the state of Kentucky. Topics include covid-19, dating apps, and water park disasters. Plus the three of them attempt to describe the plots of films they haven't seen.

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Anecdotal Laura

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Laura takes the reins in this week's episode filled with stories about college quizzes and more!

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Anecdotal Costumes (with Jon Reilly)

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:10 GMT

Jon Reilly is the guy who cleaned sh** out of a celebrity's pants!John and Laura sit down with podcaster and costumer Jon to discuss off-broadway shows, working wardrobe for Wicked the Musical, and his podcasts "Movie Deja Vu" and "Life's But a Song!"

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Anecdotal Massage

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:39 GMT

It's SEASON 5 and John and Laura catch up on their lives since the end of season 4 with tales of massage appointments gone wrong, cicadas, and piano shenanigans!write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

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Anecdotal Flower

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:26:50 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 21, 2021. Mary is the person who doesn't know if she was asked to the prom or not.

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DND: Chapter Four

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:24:43 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 14, 2021. John, Laura, Jacob, and Lizzie head back to Phandelver for more adventure! This has been an anecdotal dote unofficial presentation of the DnD campaign: The Lost Mines of Phandelver by Rich Baker and Chris Perkins Music by Kevin MacCleod.

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Anecdotal Harmonicas

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:20:27 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 7, 2021. Tim is the guy who will try anything...once.

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Anecdotal Roleplay

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:18:07 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 24, 2021. Josh is the guy who couldn't sleep Christmas Eve until he was 16.

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Anecdotal Bus

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:10:39 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Feb 24, 2021. John and Laura are joined by Emmy Award winner Jake Penner to discuss accidental medication mishaps, podcasts, and meaningful bus trips.

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Anecdotal Ghost

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:08:29 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Feb 10, 2021. John and Laura are joined by actor Sarah Day to discuss advice, ghosts, and catching the bug of theatre!

PLUS! Laura trie her hand at an accent...

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Anecdotal House

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:05:46 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Jan 27, 2021. Hannah is the woman who used to be on the back of the Kellog's S'mores cereal box.

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Anecdotal Tree

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:02:18 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Jan 13, 2021. Dennis is the guy who almost pooped in a Popeye's chicken box on the L Train in Chicago. Dennis joins Laura and John to chat an epic tale of humanity in Chicago, classic comedy, and a mildly traumatizing story from childhood.

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Anecdotal Laura

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:57:44 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Jan 6, 2021. Laura is in charge this week and the power might have gotten to her head?

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Anecdotal Couch

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:55:41 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Dec 30, 2020. Aimee is the woman who was possessed by a demon for bit...but we're good now.

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Anecdotal Marriage

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:52:21 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Dec 16, 2020. This week John and Laura test their compatibility for their previously determined marriage pact. Are they meant to be or should they rely on that prenup?

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Anecdotal Big

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:50:06 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Dec 9, 2020. Tina is the girl who almost died in a shower on Star Island. Tina Burns joins Laura and John to chat showers, disgusting gloves, and overcoming anxieties.

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DND: Chapter Three

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:47:15 GMT

Laura, John, Lizzy, and Jacob continue their quest. This has anecdotal dote unofficial presentation of the DnD campaign: The Lost Mines of Phandelver by Rich Baker and Chris Perkins

Music for this presentation by Kevin MacLeod

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Human Windshield Wipers

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:44:54 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Dec 2, 2020. John regales us with more stories from his past plus more!

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Anecdotal Planets

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:42:38 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Nov 27, 2020. Steve is the guy who was saved from getting his own planet. John and Laura chat with John's former roommate about attempted mormonism, living with John, and some role playing to help john learn how to pick up girls at a bar.

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Anecdotal Accordian

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:37:46 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: Nov 13, 2020.

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DND: Chapter Two

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:12:44 GMT

The quest continues with the introduction of Laura to the world of DnD.Goblins, Dwarves, and an Elvin Wizard who was born during quarantine and has never met another living thing....what could go right? Join John on his first DnD campaign!

This has anecdotal dote unofficial presentation of the DnD campaign:The Lost Mines of Phandelver by Rich Baker and Chris Perkins

Hosted by Dungeon Master: Jacob Siedenberg

Music for this presentation by Kevin MacLeod

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Anecdotal Dad

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:08:55 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 29, 2020. John's Dad John Sr stops by to regale us with family stories, and theatre mishaps.

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Toddler Preachers

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:05:34 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 21, 2020. Toddler preachers, love shovels, and more in this week's episode of the podcast!

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Anecdotal Pencil

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:03:59 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 14, 2020. Becky is the woman who once peed in a cup while driving standard and not stopping. Jed is the person who peed on the side of the road wearing a crown. Jed and Becky, of "Artists in Place" talk about Pencils, Pee, and the need to create and support art during these extraordinary times

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Our 50th Episode!

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:14 GMT

Despite everything Anecdotal Dote is 50 episodes old! John and Laura discuss their sexual awakenings, hear a clip from the first moment the mics ever turned on for this show, and hear from past guests as they use the buzzword GOLD.

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Anecdotal Slip

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:53:58 GMT

Eric is the guy who almost died floating down the Wisconsin River.

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Anecdotal Forget

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:51:42 GMT

Jimmy DeVita is the guy who almost killed someone with a Seagull. Actor and Novelist Jimmy DeVita shares stories from his life on the water, art, and more!

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Anecdotal Grunt

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:48:07 GMT

Brenda DeVita is the woman who [you won't believe what comes next].

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Two Truths and a Lie

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:45:53 GMT

Anecdotal Dote is all about true stories, no matter how unbelievable they can be. But can John and Laura fool each other on a fake one? Introducing a new game on the podcast: Two Truths and a Lie

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Anecdotal Bat

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:42:24 GMT

Shannon Heebler is the woman who climbed a mountain in high heels!

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Anecdotal Bird

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:39:42 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 22, 2020. Dr. Denise Watkins is the woman who accidently cut off her sister's finger. John's former professor to chat about having John as a student, former childhood traumas, and a rare definition of our buzzword: Bird.

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Dolting

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:34:41 GMT

How dumb exactly are John and Laura? Will they live up to the name "dolt" or will they call the quiz inconclusive and stupid? PLUS John gives an impassioned speech about his favorite Disney sequel

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Scrooge: The Man Behind the Carol

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:25:55 GMT

Anecdotal Dote investigates the meaning of Christmas by going to a man transformed by the power of Love and Christmas itself: Ebenezer Scrooge. John and Laura investigate the truths behind Dickens classic by interviewing its subject: Scrooge, and a not-so-tiny Tim.

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Hollywood

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:32:42 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 9, 2020. Ameenah is the woman who will introduce you by the wrong name...even if she's known you for 10 years. In this blockbuster episode, Ameenah Kaplan chats about her extraordinary career. You've seen her work as Val from "The Office", Gamora's Mother in "Avengers: Infinity War", as an original cast member in the American "Stomp!", plus hear about her process as an artist, being a director for The Lion King national tour, and her being on Mister Roger's Neighborhood!

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Innuendos

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:24:57 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 18, 2020. Rob is the guy whose identity was stolen by a jilted ex-girlfriend. Concussions, innuendos, and identity theft are all the rage in this week's episode of Anecdotal Dote

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The Mothers

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:22:37 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 11, 2020. Mother's Day part two! Catch up with these crazy moms as they share some hilarious anecdotes (and one shocking revelation for John)

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Anecdotal Dotes: Lightning Round!

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:30 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 5, 2020. This week it's all about our main game: The Anecdotal Dote! Join Laura and John as they play a lightning round PLUS a new segment: Diary of a Drama King"

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Money Beets

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:12:00 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 27, 2020. Kat Moser is the girl whose first day in NYC a rat ran across her foot, and recently has a homeless man spit on her head!

We've got the "Money Beets" of guests this week! Now streaming! (Bonus points to you if you get the reference!). Kat Moser stars in "The Office! A Musical Parody" Off-Broadway in New York.

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Journeys

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:05:00 GMT

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 20, 2020 Jen Shepard is the woman who played a live-action version of Aliens in University of Iowa theatre building every night at 1am!

Improv Actor and co-founder of ImprovAcadia, Jen Shepard, stops by to regale us with stories inspired by her Journeys.

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DND: Chapter One

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:20:53 GMT

Goblins, Dwarves, and an Elvin Wizard who was born during quarantine and has never met another living thing....what could go right? Join John on his first DnD campaign!

This has anecdotal dote unofficial presentation of the DnD campaign:The Lost Mines of Phandelver by Rich Baker and Chris Perkins

Hosted by Dungeon Master: Jacob Siedenberg

Music for this presentation by Kevin MacLeod

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Games

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:52:00 GMT

John and Laura chat with husband and wife gamers Jacob and Lizzy to discuss all things game. Plus get a sneak peek at their first-ever role playing experience...coming soon to your feed!

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Everything (w/ Alek Sayers)

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:47:38 GMT

Actor, Improviser, and Artist Alek Sayers drops by to discuss everything from working with John to being an uber fan of our podcast!

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Christmas 2020

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:44:34 GMT

Happy Christmas and Merry Holidays to us all! This week John and Ben indulged in a few too many "3 Wise Men" beverages and talked about everything from the Muppets to Santa Clause in our Christmas episode!

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Days

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:42:26 GMT

This week John and Ben discuss their best and worst days. From bad weather to baby humpback whales; we get a good glimpse at what makes a day the best it possibly can be.

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Risks

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:41:30 GMT

This week we're all about risks! From day-to-day risks to the ones that massively impact our lives we cover it all as we are joined by our guest Rachael Bechtel a recent transplant from New York City.

Don't forget to write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

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Thanks

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:03 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving Dolts! Ben and John sit down with some wine to dish about their favorite thanksgiving foods and traditions! Plus we introduce a new segment on the podcast starring YOU the listener!

Subscribe and don't forget to email us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

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Co-Hosts

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:35 GMT

Ben Layman joins the podcast as our co-host this season! Plus John and Ben answer fan questions

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Dolt

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:12:33 GMT

In our season finale John and Laura say goodbye (for now) as cohosts as she prepares to move on to bigger things in Wisconsin. Laughs are had, tears are shed, and surprising reveal is made about our podcast title!

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Bullying (w/ Alivia Cross)

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:10:38 GMT

Our last guest of the season is theatre artist Alivia Cross. Against her will she comes on the pod to share her stories and insight.

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College (w/ Ashlee Collins)

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:08:30 GMT

John's former roommate (and current Development Director) Ashlee Collins joins the podcast to talk about college and the crazy happenings during those four years of higher learning.

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Christmas

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:06:27 GMT

Christmas can be celebrated anytime right? Especially in August when this first released.

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Secrets (w/ Brittany Staudacher)

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:04:34 GMT

Secrets Secrets are no fun...unless they're discussed on a podcast with costume designer Brittany Staudacher!

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Narcissism

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:03:07 GMT

Is John a narcissist? Laura and John take a quiz to see if he fits the bill.

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Parties (w/ Sean McGinley)

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:01:16 GMT

Sound Designer and Guest Sean McGinley brings potent booze with him...and the result is one of the most bizarre episodes ever. Listen at your own risk!

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Birthdays

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:59:49 GMT

Birthdays: the single most important holiday to Laura. John and Laura discuss birthdays that had particular meaning to them!

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Summer Stock (w/ Christie Robinson)

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:57:49 GMT

Summer Stock: An entire industry of theatre companies that open their doors for the summer months before their predominately college-aged teams head back to the dorms of university. Christie Robinson joins us to regale us with her memories of summer stock theatre.

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Family Vacations

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:54:52 GMT

Family Vacations can be amazing...although sometimes they become something traumatizing. John and Laura discuss on one of our more grotesque episodes yet!

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Minisode

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:49:36 GMT

This week we're busy in tech for an upcoming production but we couldn't leave you without a fun story!

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Graduation (w/ Isaac Anderson)

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:47:24 GMT

High School Graduation is a milestone moment in all of our lives, to celebrate, John and Laura interview recent high school graduate Isaac Anderson to talk about graduation, high school, and what comes next!

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Lessons

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:45:10 GMT

What lessons have you learned in life? John and Laura discuss some of the important lessons they've learned along the way.

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Gaffes (w/ Khari Blair)

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:43:14 GMT

Another week, another round of stories! This week John and Laura chat with artist Khari Blair to discuss all things "gaffe".

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Crushes

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:41:09 GMT

Everyone has an embarrassing crush story. This week John and Laura discuss some of their most embarrassing moments involving their puppy loves.

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Maternity (w/ our Moms)

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:36:53 GMT

Our Mothers join us to talk about all things motherhood.

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Additions

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:40:13 GMT

Listen to unheard anecdotes from our first 4 episodes!

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Travel (w/ Susannah McLeod)

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:32:37 GMT

John and Laura sit down with Actor and Photographer Susannah McLeod to discuss all things travel!

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Education

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:29:27 GMT

We're heading back to the schoolhouse today! John and Laura tell stories involving things they've learned...including what happened when John got "the talk" from his mother.

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Annoyances (w/Ben Layman)

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:23:50 GMT

This week we discuss Easter, John talks about a customer's bizarre purchase, and our special guest Ben Layman plays our game with the buzzword: Stitches.

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Firsts

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:12:18 GMT

John and Laura attempt to figure out their dynamic as the stories all center around "Firsts".

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