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Comedy, sports, news and all things odd. Old Charles has had too much to drink again so it's time to kick him out!

Travis Spencer and John Derby


    • Oct 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 102 EPISODES


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    Icy Fingers of Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 71:34


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the terrifying wonders of nature called Icy Fingers of Death aka Antarctic Brinicles.  Then, at 14:31, they talk news stories including, counterfeit Vax cards, Jay Cutler, the drying Colorado river, Casa Bonita's new owners, and the Washington Monument gets struck by lightning! At 38:56, Jesse McIntosh want to join the almighty Jiminy's Snitches.  At 40:30, your Facebook World News Update and Flooded Tucson RMX.  At 42:50, Deb Loftis remembers her dear friend Kendall.  Finally, at 52:40, Steve Southwick returns to tell of a fake parade on St. Patty's Day! #AntarcticBrinicles  

    Reincarnation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 86:59


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the amazing reincarnation story of Dorothy Eady aka Omm Sety.  Then, at 17:56, they discuss news stories including Post Malone's cosmetic procedures, strapped at Disneyworld, explosive diarrhea at NBC, the man with 94 kids and 39 wives, and 5 (dumb) Pop Culture Questions... At 48:39, Jesse McIntosh drops in to ponder on Accidental Babies. At 50:31, your Facebook World News Update and Jeff Bezos RMX.  At 53:49, Deb Loftis stops by to tell a heart warming story of her time at See's Candy! Finally, at 1:02:09, the Jerby Boys are back with another prank call! #OmmSety 

    Dyson Sphere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 81:59


    John Derby and Travis Spencer the mind bending concept of a Dyson Sphere! At 18:13 they cover weird news including suicide by molten steel, a Scandinavian sperm shortage, an update on the "Treasure in the Rockies", hologram communication and of course the Capri Sun World Record Challenge. At 51:14, Jesse McIntosh stops by to explain how sh*t works! At 52:46 your Facebook World News Update.  At 56:18, Deb Loftis goes back in time via her Totoro Notebook to sum up the past year.  Finally, at 1:04:36, a tale as old as time involving a shammy! #Hesi 

    Worst Week Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 90:52


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the tribulations of one man's very bad week. At 19:05, they discuss news stories including the dirtiest man alive, a new study on copulation with robots, man with pet hippo killed by his pet hippo, the first sounds from Mars and of course... a new pigment of blue.  At 50:16, Jesse McIntosh has questions about "adult" vitamins. At 51:43, your Facebook World News Update and 86 Charles Martini Remix.  At 57:10, Deb Loftis is counting the positives of the pandemic.  At 1:07:44, Wolf returns to explain a very messy situation!  #WorstYearEver

    Transient Anus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 79:21


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the incredible warty comb jellyfish with a transient anus!  Then at 11:48, they talk incredible news stories including the British teen who has named 600,000+ Chinese babies, the fact that human made materials outweigh all of the "natural" material on earth, a wind turbine revolution in saving birds, gorillas in San Diego with Coronavirus and of course... Hoff sells K.I.T.T.!  At 42:52, Jesse McIntosh contemplates John's words... "there are no asshole babies" At 45:08, your Facebook World News Update and TB12 G.O.A.T. Remix! At 47:50, Deb Loftis lays out her three year plan.  And finally, at 1:19:20, John has to can an employee for trying to kill one of the cast members from The Office! #ThreeYearPlan

    Survivor Bias

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 86:19


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the concept of survivor bias  and how to relate it to life beyond 2020.  At 16:24, they discuss trending topics including: glass brain, wolf robots, LSD for Alzheimer's, sex dolls and KFC's twitter account. At 47:06, Jesse McIntosh um um um um um um um... At 48:28, Your Facebook World News Update and 2020 Derby loves Real Dolls Remix! At 50:50, Deb Loftis encourages us all to do good like Camilla.  Finally, at 1:01:30 Jerky John returns to recount a tale of a "hilarious" prank phone call... #End2020

    Aliens Are Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 73:17


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the Pentagon release of the monitoring of unidentified flying objects... aka ALIENS ARE HERE!!! At 14:00, they discuss the news including Elon Musk's run in with Egypt, colon perusing water beetles, a drug smuggling cat, fast food drive through rankings and suicide preventing nasal spray.  At 43:03, Jesse McIntosh returns to proves he knows nothing about real heat.  At 44:36, your Facebook World News Update and Trump X Newsom REMIX! At 48:30, Deb Loftis shows her genius in mourning life.  Finally, at 52:55, John Jerky returns to tell us about a prank phone call he did not record. #FireInTheSky

    520

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 82:25


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss John's return to Tucson, home of the world famous 520 area code! Then, at 13:10, they discuss trending topics including murder hornets, arrests for no mask in Qatar, Ochocinco's huge tip..., sex dolls in the stands, and Hope Solo's dog.  At 42:22, your Facebook World News Update and California Unemployment Remix! At 47:11, Deb Loftis wants to talk about jacarandas but... Finally, at 54:36, John gets canned! #poopisland

    Social Distancing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 67:07


    John Derby and Travis Spencer wallow in the joy of the new reality of social distancing.  Then, at 17:57, they discuss news stories including calling 911 when you're out of toilet paper, skin yarn, pandemic monkey gang fights, a 7,000 year old well, and some old NFL news (DeAndre Hopkins to Cards)...  At, 35:59, Jesse McIntosh questions the idea that garbage men know their garbage.  At 38:25, your Facebook World News Update and TruMp + p4nD3m1c RmX.  At 41:58, Deb Loftis drops some knowledge for the kids to think about during these crazy times.  Finally, at 49:55, a must listen Shituation Room that could ease your fears of the toilet paper shortage.  #fleaskeeptheguardsaway  

    Inner Monologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 69:33


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the fact that some people don't have an inner monologue... and John has one that is teetering on madness!  Then, at 17:30, they discuss Italy legalized growing marijuana, the real life Newman, toxoplasmosis, home conducted dog c-sections and of course... a tortoise that gets tons of play!  At 42:00, Jesse McIntosh pops in to let us know things he's glad we are running out of.  At 43:15, your Facebook World News Update and John's Inner Monologue: The Remix.  At 46:04, Deb Loftis, catches us up on her Survivor Fantasy League.  Finally, at 52:21, someone left a bag of the good stanky at Jane's  work and she needs to find it fast! #Survivor

    The End is Nigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 74:28


    John Derby and Travis Spencer ponder the reality that we are simply running out of resources... At 17:37, they discuss trending topics including the dead murderer defense, a stuffed animal rapist, period badges in Japan, 2020 predictions and coke boars... At 47:23, Jesse McIntosh is a bit envious of true 'palpable' love! At 49:01,  your Facebook World News Update and a 2020 REMIX! Deb Loftis drops in from a train at 51:24.  Finally, at 56:52, John goes full on Jerky Boy on an unsuspecting scammer! #gotHelium? 

    The Legend of Tahquitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 77:26


    In their 86th episode, John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the Legend of Tahquitz mountain and the smoke monster!  Then, at 15:25, they discuss news stories including water vapor on an exoplanet, robot priests, Florida teen's plan to kill his parents, 32 year old man impersonating an 81 year old to get on a plane, and of course... pickle flavored Twinkies!  At 40:38, Jesse McIntosh remembers his favorite 'Jesse's Favorite'.  At 42:45, your Facebook World News Update and a very strange CLIII REMIX!  At 46:05, Deb Loftis with a behind the scenes look at LYP.  Finally, at 52:59, the debate over dinosaur t-shirts and summer dress down day! #SanJacinto

    Storm Area 51

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 84:52


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the some 2 million people who have joined a group to 'Storm Area 51' on September 20th!  Then, at 18:12, they discuss some news... including Rachel, NV, human/monkey hybrids, Whip It Good by Devo, the Impossible Whopper and hot dog flavored ice cream! At 47:29, Jesse McIntosh has his own ideas on wedding DJs.  At 49:05, your Facebook World News Update and CLOWN Remix!  Um 58:10 Uhr faulenzt Deb Loftis an einer deutschen Badestelle.  Finally, at 1:05:22, John tells a story of seeing full on vagina at work! #Clown

    Wu Tang Clan District

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 85:12


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the amazing reality that the Wu Tang Clan has its own district in Staten Island! Then, at 22:05, they discuss trending topics including hackers forcing Florida city to pay ransom, Russian space jizz, Florida comic book heist, sex dolls replicating dead lovers, and a brawl at a little league game! At 52:01, Jesse McIntosh finds religion. At 53:49, your Facebook World News Update and Shkreli vs Ghostface. At 56:02, Deb Loftis realizes that Chloe just may be a hater.  Finally, at 1:03:02, Clarke Kohler tells a story of getting his palms greased while bartending! #Shaolin

    Massospora

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 69:47


    John Derby and Travis Spencer explore the horrifying result of the amphetamine + psilocybin cocktail that the parasitic fungi massospora gives to its host, the cicada. Then, at 14:22, they discuss strange news events including a woman falling into a meat grinder, Australia's kitty cat massacre, Whitey Bulger's official cause of death, big money for grass clippings from Kanye's Sunday service at Coachella, and some stupid story about Bieber... At 43:38, Jesse McIntosh lauds John's ability to extract fecal matter stories. At 45:15, your Facebook World News Update and Massospora REMIX! At 47:59, Deb Loftis ties together John Lennon's tooth and the soup Nazi! Finally, at 53:58, Wolf Shitzer returns to report on the latest from the Shituation Room. #deadbutt

    Xenses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 77:48


    John Derby and Travis Spencer talk about a new theme park in Mexico called Xenses where you can 'rediscover your senses'! Then, at 16:46, they discuss trending topics including the despicable Kelvin Winslow Jr., dogs getting high on pot, bears and a junk food habit, marijuana majors at university and a Pokemon GO murder... At 44:47, Jesse McIntosh agrees that 2019 has really sucked.  At 46:25, your Facebook World News Update.  At 47:17 the Beastie Boys vs Mantan Moreland REMIX! At 51:41, Deb Loftis has a new vision to become rich and famous... ASMR. Finally, at 56:50, Caroline had a very serious sh*tuation while serving tables! #Sh*tuationRoom

    Large Magellanic Cloud vs Milky Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 80:42


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the inevitable collision between the the Large Magellanic Cloud and the Milky Way!  Then, at 15:28, they discuss news stories including an Iowa mayor getting busted with a ton of pot, Amazon vests for robots to see workers, unicorn armpit hair, a man injects semen into his arm and Larry Fitzgerald plays golf with the President. At 44:53, Jesse McIntosh, can't suspend his disbelief of one thing...the Flintstones.  At 46:22, your Facebook World News Update. At 47:19, the robots have become sentient, and phone scams are their chosen route to power.  At 50:45. Deb Loftis goes to Helsinki for Santa and snowmobiling! Finally, at 55:19, Bill Ryan returns to tell a story about hanging with Phil Collins' wife and Roger Waters during the LA riots. #HotCarlSagan    

    X-mas Flicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 90:22


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss their favorite holiday movies of all times... Then at 20:09, they cover news stories including a man who shot his son over Colin Kaepernick..., robosexuality update, Arby's and Miller High Life team up, Smell-o-vision..., and a $500 ham!! Then, at 51:15, Jesse McIntosh inserts robot teacher jokes. At, 53:05, your Facebook World News Update. At 53:56, a Vacation vs Holy Night REMIX!! At 56:54, Deb Loftis finally walks to the beach. Finally, at 1:04:54, John and Travis relive their best and worst holiday seasons... #Griswold

    Flavor Graveyard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 72:48


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the amazing reality that you have the power to vote and resurrect... a Ben & Jerry's Flavor! Then, at 11:21, they discuss news topics including ancient children buried with rocks in their mouths, a robot teacher at the Naval Academy, a sex predator's wardrobe in Florida, Hof dead but to win election and the BK Nightmare Sandwich! At 40:53, Jesse McIntosh relishes in @NaomiH_official's plight at NASA. At 42:22, your Facebook World News Update. At 43:05, a Remix² Voting spectacular.  At 45:08, Deb Loftis looks back at New Years Resolutions To Do Lists from 9 years ago! Finally, at 51:40, a story about the Dream Inn, cocaine and summertime in Santa Cruz! #VOTE

    World Population Clock

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 70:21


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the rapidly increasing world population clock... aaaggghh! Then, at 14:25, they discuss trending topics including naked mole rats, NASA internship terminated, Manu Ginobili's retirement, Instagram censoring NFL kneeling criticism and the Craft Beer Hotel. At 42:03, Jesse McIntosh wants to hear more about sexbots. At 43:16, your Facebook World News Update. At 44:23, a overpopulation REMIX! At 46:23, Deb Loftis finds a letter from President William Clinton. Finally at, 54:45, a story about a racist and justice! #ManuGinobili

    Blink to Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 81:31


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the new suicide machine, Sarco, that allows you to end it all with a blink.  At, 15:12, they talk sex bots, bird poop, Michael Jackson's chemical castration, CRISPR and cancer cell, as well as the first sports book in the Meadowlands.  At 49:01, Jesse McIntosh toasts the 'last great bartender'. At 50:47, your Facebook World News Update. At 51:51, a suicide remix... At 53:57, Deb Loftis has a Christmas card revolution! Finally, at 1:00:37, John tells about the chaos of his first day as a full fledged manager. #Sarco

    The Last Great Bartender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 76:12


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the reality that the world will no longer have John Derby as a bar man to pour their drinks... Then, at 16:12, they discuss trending topics including the appearance of the 14th foot in Canada..., Trump's twitter blocking ruled unconstitutional, the Amphibian Apocalypse!!!, two words... Michael Rotondo, and Coca Cola getting in the booze selling game! At 50:22, Jesse McIntosh questions whether or not he is less evolved than most. At 52:06, your Facebook World News Update. At 53:07, the Last Great Bartender REMIX! At 55:14, Deb Loftis begins Operation Hurricane! Finally, at  1:01:03, an inside listen to how Deb gets the work stories and Yerba Mate! #Rotondo

    The Gangs of Disneyland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 79:28


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the Gangs of Disneyland... yes, the GANGS OF DISNEYLAND!!! Then offer their own names for new gangs to rival the ones that already exist. Then, at 14:39, they cover news topics including the health issues of instant ramen noodles, garbage melting enzymes, the 2018 Regeneron Talent Search, painkillers that make you gay?... and theatrical Nazi's in Germany. At, 46:19, Jesse McIntosh loves laughing uncontrollably. At 47:53 your Facebook World News Update. At 48:36, Jiminy's Snitches the REMIX! At 51:12, Deb Loftis has one hell of a week... Finally, at 58:12, David Kenwood drops another gem... this time about a meth head employee! #71Fourriors

    Heart Baskets of Aymara

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 72:58


    John Derby and Travis Spencer talk the incredible heart baskets that the women of Aymara are hand weaving! Then they discuss AI mind readers..., Trump tariff on whiskey, Fecal Matter in Texas, Jeff Bezos and the cat that saved a family. At, 47:15, Jesse McIntosh wants his money! At, 48:45 , your Facebook News World SPECIAL REPORT!  At, 50:24, a Mercury in Retrograde Remix! At, 52:33, Deb Loftis recounts her very first journal from college... #AbaloneButts. Finally, at, 59:26, Deb's crew tells a story of the relief that a co-worker is no longer working with them... #FranzFreudenthal

    Fire Raptors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018 74:16


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the Fire Raptors of Australia and their diabolical fire spreading to catch prey! Then, at 14:15, they discuss news stories including McDonald's fry chemical that can cure baldness?, asparagus and breast cancer, LL Bean's clothes that track you, Sex doll maids, and of course... Marlon Brando's sexual exploits!  At 38:58, Jesse McIntosh deems 2018 the year of the f-bomb. At 40:32, your Facebook World News Update.  At 42:07, a Firebirds Remix. At 45:58, Deb Loftis discovers that she might have an alter ego... Finally, at 51:43 Garret L. drops a story about an angry customer calling into a call center. #MarlonBrando

    Reinventing the Wheel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 65:41


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss NASA's reinvention of the wheel for their new Mars rover.  Then, at 13:02, they cover news stories including new brain growth studies, AI beats humans in Stanford Reading Test, McDonald's golden boobies?, sneezing your throat out and... Danica Patrick and Aaron Rodgers.  At 37:21, Jesse McIntosh accepts Travis' thank you for signing a fake petition. Your Facebook World News Update at 38:55.  A Stoichiometric Nickel Titanium REMIX at 39:48. At 41:42, Deb Loftis boldly returns after shoulder surgery to talk about the Bad Cop Receptionist.  Finally, at 46:59, Bill Ryan returns to talk about what else... the Boss! #NASA

    Net Neutrality

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 76:07


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the pending vote to end net neutrality by the US government. Then, at 13:50, they discuss trending topics including DMX doing time, tattoo recognition software, a new heart patch, the Saudi A.I. citizen and Moms + Daughters bonding on hikes! At 41:50, Jesse McIntosh is excited to join the W.O.T.F. At 43:12, your Facebook World News Update. At 44:06, the Net Neutrality Remix.  At 15:13, Deb Loftis and 5 1/2 year old Marlow write poetry in a notebook together. Finally, at 53:46, Dan Sturges goes off in a meeting! #Manson

    Alliance of World Scientists

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2017 69:39


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the 25 year anniversary of the Union of Concerned Scientist's call to society to curtain environmental destruction. Then, at 9:20, they discuss trending topics including the 2nd letter from concerned scientists, the new church of artificial intelligence W.O.T.F., Da Vinci painting sells for record number, Amish genetics and Thanksgiving and politics. At, 42:11, Jesse McIntosh is the Wang of 86 Charles.  At 44:18, your Facebook World News Update. At 45:06, BL5000 reads the letter from the Alliance of World Sciences. At 49:13, Deb Loftis is not too thrilled with 2017. Finally, at 56:11, Jonathan Cowan returns to the pod to share a story he calls "deepthroat". #PoopIsland

    Wang Enlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2017 72:45


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the amazing Wang Enlin, who taught himself law to fight a giant Chinese corporation! Then, at 12:56, they discuss a neutron star collision, the USMNT fails to qualify for World Cup, Arby's venison, an alien contacted congressional candidate and something about Hogwarts.  At 39:30, Jesse McIntosh tells us who the real hero is. At 41:18, your Facebook World News Update. At 42:30, a Freeway Rick Ross Remix. At 45:58, Deb Loftis takes a sleep study... And finally, at 53:00, Miriam remembers her strangest temp job ever! #FreewayRicky

    Unconscious Selective Attention

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2017 68:41


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the reality that you always see your nose, but your brain doesn't care to see it aka unconscious selective attention.  Then at 11:56, they discuss news stories including Yoko's latest lawsuit, sex robots that kill..., RIP Cassini, smart billboards and a 111 year old whiskey drinkin' badass! At 37:56, Jesse McIntosh knows way too much about Justin Bieber.  At 39:24, your Facebook World News report.  At 40:42 Real Talk vs Selective Attention REMIX! At 44:34, Deb Loftis explores the amazing shower / toilet. And finally at 49:49, Eric Slee returns to the show to share an amazing story of the greenlighting of Barfly! #USA

    HEAVEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2017 67:05


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the head transplant procedure HEAVEN aka Head Anastomosis Venture Project led by controversial neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero. Then at 14:06, they discuss trending topics including Californians putting sunscreen on their eyes to view the eclipse, Byron Leftwich future head coach?, Rent-a-Dad, toes on ancient horses and Justin Bieber's testes!  At 38:42, Jesse McIntosh tells of who he might switch lives with before Jake Plummer. At 40:50, your Facebook World News Update. At 41:41, the Mad Doctor Remix. At 44:52, Deb Loftis isn't having a wonderful day in the neighborhood. Finally, at 49:39, Bill Ryan tells a story of being butler/bartender to U2! #HeadAnastomosisVentureProject

    Jake Plummer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2017 66:10


    John Derby and Travis Spencer talk about the achievements and general awesomeness of the 'Greatest Living American' aka Jake Plummer!  At 10:49, they discuss trending topics including a deadly treasure hunt, the Bookie who only takes Trump bests, studying the DNA of a man with no feeling, Facebook AI language, and an 8 year old climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro! At 34:01 Jesse McIntosh finds himself going down a rabbit hole starting with Gonorrhea and Serendipity? At 36:08, your Facebook World News Update.  At 36:50, Jake Plummer Remix! At 40:08, Deb Loftis tries to cool off while remembering her time as a writer of internet greeting cards.  Finally, at 47:21, John tells a story of being a nark. #GreatestLivingAmerican

    Kola Borehole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2017 64:19


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the deepest hole in the world... Then, at 10:48 they cover news stories including the groundbreaking Chinese Quantum Satellite, Juno's Jupiter flyover, breakthrough gonorrhea cure?, sex doll renting in Dublin and poor sleep leading to Alzheimer's.  At 30:06, Jesse McIntosh wonders about the reality that an 18 month old child willingly ate mushrooms. At 32:00, your Facebook World News Update.  At 32:45, the internet remix of hate for the band Rush. At 36:22, Deb Loftis recounts the script idea she had for Tim Dog... the Musical! Finally, at 42:17, Travis gets fired for liking Geddy Lee, Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson... aka #Rush!

    Death Cap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2017 55:52


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the deadly mushroom known as amanita phalloides.  Then at 10:20, they talk trending topics including Dennis Rodman: Trump's ambassador to North Korea, bats shut down fire station, Paul McCartney punching Eddie Vedder, automated shipping boats and 5 things you need to know about Bud Light.  At 31:47, Jesse McIntosh is very worried about candy shorting. At 33:32 your Facebook World News Update and at 34:17 a death cap remix.  At 35:59, Deb Loftis investigates the content of a found notebook.  Finally, at 42:19, Margaret returns to tell a story of the power move known as eating a Napoleon! #theWorm

    Svalbard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2017 59:36


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the almost tragic flooding to the world seed bank... Then, at 10:36, they discuss news stories including newest stem cell research, the newest love drug Oxytocin, the best whiskey in the world, PCH Landslide and Hershey sued for skimping on candy!  At 34:51, Jesse McIntosh questions John's use of context. At 36:39, your Facebook World News Update.  At 37:27, a Svalbard Remix.  At 40:18, Deb Loftis isn't very happy with the quality of her audio book.  Finally, at 47:00, John and Travis recount the night they met Dennis Rodman! #seeded

    Spider Bites

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2017 60:03


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the reality that spiders could consume all of the human race!! At 10:48, they cover trending topics including regenerating ice in the arctic, a giant ice crack, man leaves friends remains in ballpark bathrooms, moon bricks, and a $25 dollar + Chicken McNugget blowjob proposition.  At 39:51, Jesse McIntosh figures out Travis' problem with science. At 41:20, your Facebook World News Update.  At 42:03, BL5000 has a revelation on the truth about Moses and Jesus. At 44:04, Deb Loftis remembers a reality show pitch.  Finally, at 49:07, Steve Sarno gets a very strange phone call... #MeltingIce

    Overview Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2017 64:56


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the Overview Effect and the need for a certain cheeto politician to experience it... or a heroic dose! At 12:28, they cover recent news stories including a 32 meter spider web, Elon Musk's autonomous semi-truck, the wonders of umbilical cord fluid, a new mind reading device and KORN's 12 year old bassist! At 35:53, Jesse McIntosh questions Travis' idea of 'good science'.  At 37:44, your Facebook World News Update. At 38:35 an Overview Effect Remix. At 42:39, Deb Loftis finds weird crap in a box... Finally, at 48:21, David Kenwood has a run in with Mickey (Danny Woodburn) from Seinfeld! All the music on this episode is provided by the super talented Kenneth James Gibson and his band Bell Gardens! #StayWoke

    Spinach Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2017 74:23


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the revolutionary finding that spinach can carry blood! Then, at 14:47, they talk trending topics including worlds most expensive pink diamond, more on sex robots, teen science grants, Amazon value double that of Walmart, and death by food eating contest.  At 41:28, Jesse McIntosh returns to not worry about the other Jesse... At 43:28, your Facebook World News Update and at 44:08, a snippet from Travis' upcoming novel Sky Island, read by a robot. Deb Loftis remembers a sketch called One Less Chicken at 50:16, and finally, at 56:25, Danny Berman tells a story of turning down a dancing career in Korea! #SkyIsland

    Space Hawk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2017 65:02


    John Derby and Travis Spencer rejoice in the fact that Sir Richard Branson is taking Stephen Hawking to SPACE!!  Then, at 11:44, they cover trending topics including the sugar modified cancer drugs, Silicon Samantha, rivers deemed to be human, Robot Police force in Dubai, and Peanut the dog is a hero! Filling in for Jesse McIntosh, at 36:02 Rick Derby offers a critique of John's long running anti-robot stance. At 37:11, your Facebook World News Update and Stephen Hawking Remix. At 40:58, Deb Loftis loses a Merrell shoe, not just any shoe but a great waterproof hiking boot... Finally, at 45:36, John has a run in with a fashion mogul. #science 

    Failed Athlete's Perspective - 3.1.17

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2017 25:22


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the NBA season finally kind of actually getting started post All-Star and trade deadlines, the Cavs and Warriors still as clear front runners, Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Leicester City and Travis' decision to drop all teams and become a #SportsAtheist.

    Number 12 Looks Just Like You

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2017 62:31


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the classic episode of The Twilight Zone, Number 12 Looks Just Like You and how it relates to the chaotic world we live in today.  Then, at 14:27, they cover trending topics including tsunami fighting sound waves, horse spooked by drone, Scott Baio attacked, orange alligator and a cure for ricin poison?... At 35:55, Jesse McIntosh is obsessed with the narcotics trade in Myanmar. Your Facebook World News Update and Twilight Zone RMX at 37:24.  At 41:02, Deb Loftis reminds you that she is a talented typist.  Finally, at 46:37, Ian from Australia returns to remind you to fake it till you make it! #transformation

    Failed Athlete's Perspective - 2.22.17

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2017 27:58


    John Derby and Travis Spencer talk about the New Orleans Pelicans trading for DeMarcus Cousins, an extremely boring NBA All Star weekend, then John hates on Steph and slurps on Kristaps!  #Boogie

    March First

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017 56:41


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the weakened state of Anonymous and the hope that something great might actually might happen on March 1st to bring down President Trump. At 12:49, they discuss trending topics including Pollution fighting tree towers in China, Bovine Tuberculosis cure?, Elon 'Batman' Musk's tunnels under LA, Tom Brady's jersey, and the Meth dealing Buddhist Monk.  At 34:29, Jesse McIntosh is baffled by the idea of 'the pinkest pink'.  At 36:17, your Facebook World News Update and an Anonymous Remix. At 39:10, Deb Loftis remembers the now retired GTI in her garage.  Finally, at 45:24, Jon Wagman tells a story of thievery from the workplace refrigerator. #MAGA  

    Failed Athlete's Perspective - 2.7.17

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2017 24:49


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the amazing Superbowl comeback by Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, and the epic choke from Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons... and of course the booing of Roger Goodell! Then John talks about some regular season NBA game that doesn't matter and Travis is excited for a not so star studded NBA All-Star Saturday Night! #SuperFold

    Failed Athlete's Perspective - 1.24.17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2017 27:20


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the disappointing weekend of football that was, then preview the upcoming "Big Game" LI, Travis gushes about Tom Brady for way too long, and then they talk some basketball including the Phoenix Suns' big win over the Raptors. #losingdraftposition

    Beast Mode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2017 61:33


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss implementing the wise words of Marshawn Lynch aka Beast Mode into their 2017 daily routine by 'run through somebody face over and over and over and over and over, and over and over again'.  Then, at 10:54, they cover trending topics including wolves in the streets of Paris, mice amygdala, single mom shark babies, the pinkest pink, and Chelsea Manning's sentence commutation. At, 38:28, Jesse McIntosh goes down a celebrity rabbit hole.  At 39:42, your Facebook World News Update.  At 40:49, BL5000 makes some predictions for 2017. At, 43:13, Deb Loftis remembers the 2009 inauguration... Finally, at 48:19, Jonathan Penner tells a story of getting fired twice in one day! (Go see The Bye Bye Man!) #2017

    Failed Athlete's Perspective - 1.17.17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2017 29:16


    This week: John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, the Conference Match-ups and the NFL coaching carousel. Then of course, we get an update on Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns along with predictions for the future of Tony Romo. 

    FAP - 1.10.17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2017 27:12


    The Failed Athletes, aka John Derby and Travis Spencer break the sports segment of 86 Charles to a stand alone podcast!  Listen as they discuss Clemson's National Championship victory, the weekend of Wild Card Playoff, Kyle Korver to the Cavs and finally Ronda Rousey's future! #LukeWarmTakes

    Squares

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2016 81:10


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the rising sense of caution and the new softness of the American teenager aka millennials.  At 9:23, they cover trending topics including Amazon delivery drones, the world of McDonald's, Uber self driving cars in SF, hugging strangers in need and a smart sex toy lawsuit.  At 28:38, Jesse McIntosh revels in his improbably fantasy victory over John! At 31:05 John and Travis look back at 2016 for a special year end review segment.  At 1:00:13, your Facebook World News Update and BL5000 rings in the year of the chicken. At 1:02:38, Deb Loftis wants a Lamborghini for Christmas! And finally, at 1:04:47, Aaron the Iceman returns to tell a fiery good story about a work van! #millennials

    Impossible Burger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2016 79:29


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the game changing effects of the meatless burger that tastes and feels like beef! Then they cover trending topics, at 13:42, including anxiety reducing foods, California regulation of cow farts, the inevitable melting of the ice caps, Putin's cloned dog army and a study of low social status monkeys.  At 33:26, Jesse McIntosh remembers Travis' pot legalization celebration. From the failed athletes, at 35:04, the fantasy football and real NFL playoffs are analyzed. At 51:37, your Facebook World News Update and a Methane Remix.  At 54:14, Deb Loftis reads her play from 2009 entitled Sisyphus Modern.  Finally, at 56:57, Ian from Australia recalls a story of something dead above. #methane

    Dope

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2016 66:31


    John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the glorious legalization of marijuana in California and how it was all trumped by well, you know... At 9:10, they discuss trending topics including a Zika cure?, no more condoms in CA porn, San Diego stadium initiative, goodbye Joe Arpaio and of course the bizarre Martin Shkreli Wu-Tang release.  At 26:28, Jesse McIntosh remembers Travis' almost perfect World Series prediction. At 28:07, the failed athletes cover the boring NFL and the excitement of the young NBA season. At 41:48, your Facebook World News Update and the Prop 64 Dope Remix. At 45:33, Deb Loftis remembers the words of Anne Frank and sees history repeating itself again. Finally at 49:54, Kyle the band director tells a story of losing his temper. #trumped

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