Anecdotal Dote

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.

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

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!"

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

In our last 'Snippets' John and Laura are joined once again by podcast all-stars: THE MOMS!

Former guests Brenda Devita & Jen Shepard return with stories inspired by the word: Fire!

Former guests Sean McGinley and Dennis Price return with new tales to tell inspired by the word: Sleep!

The Lion King, Avenger's Infinity War AND Endgame, The Office, Stomp!, Blue Man Group, and Mister Rogers are all part of the chat on this super-sized episode featuring Director, Actor, Choreographer, and Drummer Ameenah Kaplan. Don't forget to write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

This week we welcome John's old college roommate Ashlee Collins to the podcast. Wine has legs, College Parties gone wrong, bad sex education, and more make up this week's episode! Buzzword: Late

Former guests Rob and Ben return with a new thread to spin surrounding the word knife!

Alek is the guy who lied to his mother about his Thanksgiving plans! Relive a "vaulted" episode featuring actor and improviser Alek Sayers. 2nd Graders performing Star Wars, Lobster bodies, deadly clowns and the Pope are all topics of conversation!

John and Laura finish up this season with another sad story from John's past and a quiz about the past four seasons! Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

Mary is the woman who isn't sure if she was asked out to prom... John and Laura chat up actor and artist Mary Linehan about awkward prom-posals, romantic dates, and living as a working artist in NYC. Plus John revises a previous stance made on a previous podcast.

Hilda, Jacious, and Lavinia continue their quest, make deals with mythical creatures, all on the backs of their noble steeds: Esroh and Diputs

Tim is the guy who has tried just about everything...once! Tim regals John and Laura with tales of youth stunts, bizarre reunion parties, and trips to New Zealand he'll never forget! One thing is for sure: Don't try this podcast at home kids! Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

John and Laura drop some unaired segments from previous recording sessions including some new "anecdotal advice". Plus John and Laura discover who their celebrity doppelgangers are. Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

Josh Krause is the guy who couldn't sleep the night before Christmas...at 16 years old. John and Laura talk with actor Josh Krause about traumatic holidays, becoming an actor, and his unique video game habit. PLUS Laura and John learn the unknown histories of fast food restaurants. Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

John and Laura talk about getting listeners via dating apps, more of John's childhood trauma, and more. Plus Anecdotal Dote regretfully presents John's original story: John's Funny Valentine! Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

Brittany is the woman who kicked a shark! John and Laura chat with Brittany Boeche about shark attacks, Laura's college crushes, and beaver pelts! Plus John and Laura make predictions about their future. Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

Laura takes another shot at opening the podcast with her story about bringing magic to a neighbor. John talks about torturing his niece and nephew, AND Laura springs a new segment on John! Email us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

Jake is the guy who accidently took a sleeping pill before going to work! John and Laura are joined by Emmy award winner Jake Penner to discuss accidental medication mishaps, podcasts, and meaningful bus trips. Plus John and Laura make an offer the listeners can't refuse! Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

John and Laura are getting hot and heavy this week talking about awkward grandparent discoveries, theatre tech disasters, and a book John's mom got that has more spice than your average cookbook. Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

Sarah is the woman who gave her glasses to a monkey! John and Laura are joined by actor Sarah Day to discuss advice, ghosts, and catching the bug of theatre! PLUS Laura tries her hand at an accent!

Laura and John record in the same room for the first time in over a year to discuss unique shoppers at the local store, laura's shampoo, and a reading of one of John's original scrifs (recently uncovered from his "vault") Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

Hannah is the woman who used to be on the back of the Kellogs S'mores cereal box! This week John and Laura catch up with dancer/educator Hannah who spins yarns about her childhood modelling career, growing up with similar parents, and college houses.

John and Laura catch up on their Anecdotal Dotes, guilty pleasures, and parental love.

Guest Dennis Price takes John and Laura on an epic quest to find the bathroom in Chicago while finding time to talk about growing up in the south, and fun sibling games!

This week Laura takes the reigns on the intro, John fights the urge not to destroy his pup's newest toy, and the two discuss lies parents have told their kids! Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

John and Laura are joined by Aimee Zimmer to discuss demonic possession, raising theatre kids, and much more! Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

Anecdotal Dote investigates the meaning of Christmas by going to a man transformed by the power of Love and Christmas itself: Ebenezer Scrooge. Special Thanks to David Daniel and Casey Hoekstra for their talents, and Kevin Macleod for his music compositions.

This week Laura and John test their compatibility for their previously determined marriage pact. Are they meant to be or should they rely on that prenup? Listen now to find out! Write us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

This week Laura and John sit down with Tina Burns to discuss fateful showers, disgusting gloves, and overcoming anxieties. Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

Hilda, Jacious, and Lavinia arrive in Phandalin to get information for their quest and end up with much more than they bargained for. Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

This week Laura and John catch up on what's going on in their lives. From John cohabitating with his new puppy Buck to Laura listening to the podcast in unique ways...John and Laura live up to their names as storytelling idiots this week! Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

John and Laura sit down with John's former college roommate Steve to discuss almost becoming Mormon, some of their kinks, and what it was like living with John. Later Steve and Laura try to help John prep for going solo on the dating scene. Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

Laura and John are back with more shenanigans, stories, and questionable advice. Don't miss stories about church camp, porn on airplanes, and accordions who have effected their lives! Subscribe to listen! Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

This week's panel answers questions surrounding the future. Don't forget to subscribe! Write us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

This week's panel answers the question: What is bad

This week we're joined by Nina, John, and Jody to answer the question: What is Good? Want your advice answered? Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

Three different voices. Three different generations. This we're joined by Gabby, Tim, and Maryjane to try to find an answer to the question: "What is time?"

Three different voices. Three different generations. This week we're joined by Grace, Kaitlyn, and Mike to try to find the answer to the question, "What is love?"

In the season finale John and Laura sit down with John Siedenberg Sr. Join them for talks about unsanitary concessions workers, non-Osha compliant practices, and more. Plus John and Laura enter a marriage pact! Email us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts!

John and Laura play another round of Anecdotal Dote: Lightning Round with stories about drumsticks, shovels, and baby-sized pulpits! Plus don't miss another edition of "AITA" Email us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

This week John and Laura sit down with Becky Fleckner and Jed Krivisky to talk about pencils, pee, and their artist centered web series: Artists in Place. Keep up to date with Artists in Place at: https://www.facebook.com/ArtistsInPlace/

This week we're throwing it back to our first season when we sat down with Equity Actor Christie Robinson! Understudying, sudden bad news during shows, and why happy meals are responsible for her becoming a working actor are all topics of discussion this week! Theme: Summer Stock Theatre Buzzword: Forget

This week we celebrate 50 episodes of the podcast! John and Laura celebrate our golden anniversary with a few surprise past guests and friends of the podcast!

Laura and John chat with actor and writer Eric Schabla. Sunstroke cross country trips and LSD trips are all the rage in this week's episode! Write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

This week John and Laura chat with Jim Devita, an actor and published author living in Spring Green, Wisconsin. The joys of writing, growing up on Long Island, and murderous seagulls are all the rage in this hilarious chat! Email us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

This week John & Laura talk about being attracted to funny, altar shenanigans, and "Punishment Clowns" while playing lightning rounds of Anecdotal Dote! Plus hear their hot take in a new segment AITA? Email us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com

This week we're thrilled to sit down with Brenda Devita, artistic director for American Players Theatre. We talk about everything from horrifying onstage medical issues to why Alice from the Brady Bunch is so important.

This week Laura & John play "Two Truths & a Lie" and some interesting revelations come to light about each other! Also don't miss the discussion if John sounds like a character from a popular sitcom.