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Special 12… may be the last special if we don’t hear from YOU, the listener. We’ve done this show for over 4 years now, and we’d really appreciate anything youContinue readingAJSP 12: The Sex Dollar Bill The post AJSP 12: The Sex Dollar Bill appeared first on Almost a Joke.

Special 11. Can sewing and podcasting mix? Also: late-night parking lot hijinks. Topics: Sewing & Podcasting at the same time Spiritual Magic? Late Night Walmart escapades Part of Ryan’s bodyContinue readingAJSP 11: Secretly Do A Nice Thing The post AJSP 11: Secretly Do A Nice Thing appeared first on Almost a Joke.

Special 10, in which Andrew meets Scott Simpson & Merlin Mann. Topics: A visit to the Unforgettable “3 Ring Binder” show in SF And then his parents wanted to comeContinue readingAJSP 10: Yeah, all the Great Shows! The post AJSP 10: Yeah, all the Great Shows! appeared first on Almost a Joke.

Special 9. Tad really wants to know if he can help anyone out with a dessert later. Topics: Overly-friendly servers Single-serving friendships Hostesses that do nothing? Reminiscing on sending MerlinContinue readingAJSP 9: Absolutely Nothing The post AJSP 9: Absolutely Nothing appeared first on Almost a Joke.

Special 8 — the garden of your MIND. 8/19 note: Re-edited for better pacing so we get RIGHT to the good stuff. Topics: “Sundays in a Row” The BEST remixContinue readingAJSP 8: In the Garden of Your Mind The post AJSP 8: In the Garden of Your Mind appeared first on Almost a Joke.

Special 7. This time, we break the 5th wall. Also, Ryan finally got a pop filter. Topics: Ryan finally got a pop filter! The animated GIF bug avatar that weContinue readingAJSP 7: A Tablespoon of Honey The post AJSP 7: A Tablespoon of Honey appeared first on Almost a Joke.

Special 6. Never take a bite out of a glass. Topics: How iTunes ratings really help (Enjoy the show? Rating this show on iTunes takes just a few seconds and really helps.Continue readingAJSP 6: Only There for 45 minutes The post AJSP 6: Only There for 45 minutes appeared first on Almost a Joke.

Special 5. Action-packed gigs. That is all. Topics: What you need to get “gigs” Wasting time with Hearthstone Attempts at a Brazilian accent Magic Man & Adventure Time Too manyContinue readingAJSP 5: As Confused as You Are, Dude The post AJSP 5: As Confused as You Are, Dude appeared first on Almost a Joke.

Special 4. The lucky one. Clarification on something mentioned: I meant to say that Brian Regan is the most popular comedian who’s never had his own TV show. He obviouslyContinue readingAJSP 4: Fifteen Thousand Dollars The post AJSP 4: Fifteen Thousand Dollars appeared first on Almost a Joke.

Our 3rd special! Wow. In this special Ryan (aka. Harrison) shares what is easily the weirdest story that’s ever been told on this show. And that’s saying something. Topics: HowContinue readingAJSP 3: I’m Gonna Save the Check The post AJSP 3: I’m Gonna Save the Check appeared first on Almost a Joke.

Another special! Once again, these specials are only minimally edited. Running longer than typical episodes, these specials should tide you over until the next “normal” episode is released. Topics: Breaking: VolcanicContinue readingAJSP 2: The Best Angles of My Stuff The post AJSP 2: The Best Angles of My Stuff appeared first on Almost a Joke.

We’ve decided to do something a little different today. Instead of taking hours upon hours to edit past episodes to comedic perfection, we’re trying something a little more “live” sounding.Continue readingAJSP 1: Chewie, We’re Home The post AJSP 1: Chewie, We’re Home appeared first on Almost a Joke.

Wow. Been a while! Rest assured that we are still alive, and we actually redesigned the site in the meantime! What do you think? Until we get sponsors, other projectsContinue readingAJ s1e33: When Toys used to be Good The post AJ s1e33: When Toys used to be Good appeared first on Almost a Joke.

We’re back! And with the longest episode in a long while. Coming in at 31:51, we’ve got some classically hilarious stories for you guys, including: How you can steal anContinue readingAJ s1e32: Shot Through the Internet The post AJ s1e32: Shot Through the Internet appeared first on Almost a Joke.

For this especially bizarre, Blade-Runner-tastic release, we discuss: The Hidden Truth about most podcasters (except Scott Simpson) The Problem with “The Santa Claus” Which one of us isn’t popular withContinue readingAJ s1e31: The Elephant in their Dreams The post AJ s1e31: The Elephant in their Dreams appeared first on Almost a Joke.

For this especially fine-tuned release, we discuss: Why skydiving and sex don’t mix well Tantalizing Clips from the Unaired Season 8 of Star Trek: Next Generation The difference between TheContinue readingAJ s1e30: Ninety-Seven Exclamation Marks The post AJ s1e30: Ninety-Seven Exclamation Marks appeared first on Almost a Joke.

For this late December release, we discuss: Harrison’s run-in with a mysterious woman who tells him his FUTURE Perks of being a magician when you need a shuttle Andrew readsContinue readingAJ s1e29: A Walking, Talking Popsicle The post AJ s1e29: A Walking, Talking Popsicle appeared first on Almost a Joke.

After a strange hiatus, we return with an even stranger episode, featuring: The harrowing adventure of losing your bike on a bus How “Almost a Joke” podcast became explicit WhyContinue readingAJ s1e28: The Thoughts are Explicit The post AJ s1e28: The Thoughts are Explicit appeared first on Almost a Joke.

Weaving together disparate stories from two or three different recording sessions, I am shocked to realize that the resulting edited episode is one of my favorite episodes yet. This time,Continue readingAJ s1e27: Your Damn “Hocus Pocus”! The post AJ s1e27: Your Damn “Hocus Pocus”! appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In the first-ever mostly-standing episode, we cover such topic such as: What it’s like to record while standing Indiana Jones & The Temple of the Blue Moon Crusade How toContinue readingAJ s1e26: Daddy’s Got You The post AJ s1e26: Daddy’s Got You appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In the deepest episode yet, we learn all about: How Britain claimed India The Difference between a Personal Truth & A Universal Truth Why Lion King 3D blew us awayContinue readingAJ s1e25: A Bird in the Room The post AJ s1e25: A Bird in the Room appeared first on Almost a Joke.

Much knowledge is revealed in this week’s episode, in which we learn about: How to hitchhike on airplanes How the band Train got its name How incredible Gene Wilder isContinue readingAJ s1e24: Scooby was there, too! The post AJ s1e24: Scooby was there, too! appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In the most riddletastic episode ever, we learn about: The show transforms into ‘Almost a Riddle’ Riddles & The Hints that RUIN them What happens when Harrison spends 5 daysContinue readingAJ s1e23: Almost a Riddle The post AJ s1e23: Almost a Riddle appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In this unusually suspenseful episode, we learn about: The Story of Michael, the best homeless person ever The Best thing a homeless man has ever said Why magicians get goodContinue readingAJ s1e22: A Haunted House Party The post AJ s1e22: A Haunted House Party appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In a surprisingly educational Almost a Joke, we delve deep into: What happened to Snoop Dogg’s iPhone What Facebook notes sound like when sung Van Hœt’s thoughts on “Getting ThingsContinue readingAJ s1e21: Now I’m Driving the Bus The post AJ s1e21: Now I’m Driving the Bus appeared first on Almost a Joke.

Take heed! Passover, Inc. is coming to a haunted house NEAR YOU! Oh, and we also discuss: Why website backgrounds are the Bane of the Web Harrison’s special baby secretContinue readingAJ s1e20: Passover, Inc. The post AJ s1e20: Passover, Inc. appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In the longest and most revelatory episode yet released, we learn the intimate details of: How Wonka makes Everlasting Gobstoppers The time Harrison FELL ASLEEP in the shower What happensContinue readingAJ s1e19: Spaghetti in the Shower The post AJ s1e19: Spaghetti in the Shower appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In this most philosophical episode yet, we learn way too much about: The Pinnacle of Human Fashion Harrison’s review of Fight Club Why there aren’t a lot of Pole jokesContinue readingAJ s1e18: It’s Called Fight Club for a Reason The post AJ s1e18: It’s Called Fight Club for a Reason appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In this episode, we cover: The steps to solve The Labyrinth The Dark Forest Labyrinth loop paradox Van Hœt’s conclusions on “womanese” The ALL-KNOWING bell that KNOWS ALL A RaccoonContinue readingAJ s1e17: A Raccoon with a Slinky Inside The post AJ s1e17: A Raccoon with a Slinky Inside appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In this wackiest episode yet, we cover: Why Parker Posey is cool The Truth about Spider-man Proof that Eugene Burger is the Scariest Living Human The Difference between Viola andContinue readingAJ s1e16: The Shape of a Sex Joke The post AJ s1e16: The Shape of a Sex Joke appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In this week’s uniquely absurd episode, we learn way too much about: What Dan Benjamin does alone in the closet How to play “Speak Canadian” What EVERY Summer Movie wasContinue readingAJ s1e15: The Magic Weeble The post AJ s1e15: The Magic Weeble appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In this week’s provocative & enlightening episode, we learn about: The Secret Posh meaning of the word “Ears” How to become Batman Why Batman has a glass dome The MagicContinue readingAJ s1e14: Mostly the Tail was Poofy The post AJ s1e14: Mostly the Tail was Poofy appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In this week’s bizarrely-inexplicable episode, we learn: What to do if you see George Clooney That Harrison really can read minds (sometimes) About Life BEFORE the internet Why the OreoContinue readingAJ s1e13: Stuck in Technology Forever The post AJ s1e13: Stuck in Technology Forever appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In what is probably the smoothest episode yet, we learn way too much about: The hardest “break” Harrison has ever taken How much Harrison loves SquareSpace… The Most Annoying thingContinue readingAJ s1e12: The Empire Strikes Out The post AJ s1e12: The Empire Strikes Out appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In this most story-oriented episode yet, we learn about: Harrison’s famous $17 chair What’s underneath the skin of the show Why the Titanic had 4 smoke stacks Why Eugene BurgerContinue readingAJ s1e11: The Romagic Relationship The post AJ s1e11: The Romagic Relationship appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In this episode, we learn way to much about: What happens if you do magic for 20 years Why you shouldn’t capitalize EVERYTHING The best way to teach kids howContinue readingAJ s1e10: An Infinite Field of Wheat The post AJ s1e10: An Infinite Field of Wheat appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In this most bizarre episode yet, we discover the meaning of cows, the secrets of time travel, and more. Episode number 9, number 9, number 9, covers: Why we reallyContinue readingAJ s1e09: The Infinite Feedback Loop The post AJ s1e09: The Infinite Feedback Loop appeared first on Almost a Joke.

At just under 10 minutes, this week’s episode comes in at the shortest yet. This length was an experiment, and we expect future episodes to be longer. Still, the jokesContinue readingAJ s1e08: MC Escher Dessert The post AJ s1e08: MC Escher Dessert appeared first on Almost a Joke.

This week’s episode features the return of the best Disney-like villain ever, as well as some startling revelations about Harrison’s bizarrely hilarious lifestyle. In this episode, we discuss: Why HarrisonContinue readingAJ s1e07: Naked with a Deck of Cards The post AJ s1e07: Naked with a Deck of Cards appeared first on Almost a Joke.

This week’s episode features the introduction of the best Disney-like villain ever — yet another tool that we use in our continuing mission to make you laugh until you cryContinue readingAJ s1e06: Why Women Rule the World The post AJ s1e06: Why Women Rule the World appeared first on Almost a Joke.

This week, we continue in our mission to make you pee in your pants and to be a positive influence in your life. We’re here to help you. In thisContinue readingAJ s1e05: Why did I take this bus!? The post AJ s1e05: Why did I take this bus!? appeared first on Almost a Joke.

In the third wacky episode of AJ, we really get to the heart of the pressing issues of our day, (with hilarious results) such as: Why gambling video games (likeContinue readingAJ s1e03: I’m Gonna Steal India The post AJ s1e03: I’m Gonna Steal India appeared first on Almost a Joke.