Atypically Topical

We're back just in time for the holiday! (close enough) In this episode, Mindy and Josh discuss a catfishing tale with a surprise twist, Easter trivia, and Selena. Mindy also discusses some intense ways Ancient Romans used to execute people. On that note, Happy Easter!

We switch it up this week as Mindy & Josh talk all about basketball! In Questioning Florida, Mindy talks about a man who had questionable priorities. Then, she talks about some strange stories from NBA players who spent time overseas. Josh wraps up the episode by discussing the mother of basketball, Senda Berenson Abbott, who fought serious back pains, male chauvinism, and ridiculous anti-women propaganda on the way to bringing basketball to women's sports.

We dive into a topic we've probably indirectly covered 50 times by now: shameless dudes! We begin with a discussion about Mindy's new job and a recent trip to Philadelphia. Then, Josh talks about a Florida man who didn't trust the quality of his drugs. Quiz Corner also makes a return as we see what Mindy knows about national pride vs. shame. Mindy wraps up the episode by telling us about a sleazy founding forefather, Gouverneur Morris!

This week, we look into the world of dating! In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a guy with an absolutely ridiculous way to protest the mask mandate. Mindy then quizzes him on the courtship rituals of cultures in the past. We wrap up the episode with some #WorstFirstDate stories from Twitter!

We re-visit a topic way back from the early days of the podcast with this episode about terrible men! We begin by talking about the Texas freeze and Josh's bout with COVID. We then discuss a Florida man who had quite an overreaction to a minor situation. Mindy then tells the story of King Leopold II before we wrap up the episode discussing strange reasons men have blown up at their women.

We welcome special guests Andrew and Michelle back to the show to discuss the frightening world of nightmares! We jump into some of our own experiences with them before Mindy talks about mythical monsters with some...strange attributes. Then, Josh dives into Reddit to find some of the creepiest nightmares people have had.

Mindy and Josh stumble upon some accidental inventions this week! They discuss birthing-related discoveries, one-wheeled vehicles, and how little they know about illicit drugs. They also talk about a Florida man who came up with a clever(?) way to hide his stash. Then, Josh quizzes Mindy about some failed inventions of the past!

This week, we look into the world of paranoia! Mindy talks about King Mithridates, who became strangely obsessed with poison after suspecting he'd become a victim of it early in life. Then, Josh reads some stories from Reddit so we can give our un-expert opinions on their level of paranoia. We also discuss a kick-happy Florida woman who couldn't be stopped.

Welcome back! Mindy and Josh return after a long hiatus to talk about heroes with disabilities! In this episode, we discuss our eventful break, peanut butter and jelly whiskey, and a Florida man with an unfortunate name. Mindy also teaches us about the inspiration behind A Beautiful Mind before Josh discusses some of the most disability-friendly countries in the world.

We're celebrating 100 episodes today! Mindy and Josh welcome frequent guests Andrew and Michelle to the show to discuss how it began and has grown over the years. Josh also talks about a Florida man who hired an airplane banner that could've been worded a LOT better. Mindy also shares her ranking of something near and dear to her heart. Plus, we listen to classic clips and messages from past guests on the show throughout the episode!

This week, we dive into disastrous weddings! After trying a Japanese snack with a questionable ingredient, we bring back "Germany vs. Florida." Mindy then quizzes Josh on some problematic relationships before he wraps up the episode with the ultimate bridezilla. Plus, a special appearance by Mindy's sister!

This week, Mindy and Josh talk about the strangely dark phenomenon known as anti-Barney humor that has led to multiple lawsuits. Before that, they discuss the dogs getting into trouble when left alone and a Florida man who may have set a record for the most crimes committed in an 18-hour period. Enjoy!

This week, we welcome Mindy's brother-in-law Geo to the show to talk all about near-death experiences! We start by discussing Mindy's latest tattoo before trying a Japanese candy that had an unexpected flavor. In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a man, a live gator, and the roof of a bar. Don't ask. Geo then discusses a couple of close personal calls with death and their lasting effects. Mindy then discusses Hugh Glass, an American frontiersman known for having an extremely dangerous bear encounter. Josh wraps up the show with some real descriptions of strange visions by people who almost died. Enjoy!

This week, we have Andrew and Michelle on the show to discuss all kinds of animal attacks, both personal and historical. Before that, Mindy and Josh discuss their recent trip to Maryland that included a fireworks disaster. Then, Josh sets a new bar for the weirdest Florida Man headline ever. Then, Michelle talks about a close encounter with a loose dog before Andrew talks about an actual encounter with one. Mindy wraps the episode up with a game of "Who died from this animal?"

This week, we get into some strange things people believe in. Before that, we talk about the new podcast equipment and an upcoming trip. Josh then talks about a woman who decided that Circle K was clothing optional in Questioning Florida. Mindy then discusses the extermination of cats in Europe and The Order of the Pug, which was apparently a real thing. Josh wraps up the episode by talking about some incredibly ridiculous analogies from an anti-vaxxer group that are both offensive and mind-numbingly stupid.

We're back with an episode all about stories with a twist! First, we discuss another unfortunately lost episode that led to a big upgrade in equipment that should lead to more frequent and better quality episodes! Then, Josh talks about a Florida man who pulled a gun on a Starbucks barista for the most trivial of reasons with a twist ending of its own. Mindy then talks about Hanns Scharff, whose job as a german interrogator had a very surprising ending!

This week, we're getting into the summer vibe! In Questioning Florida, we talk about how a dad bringing pizza to his daughter somehow ended in an arrest. Mindy then tries her luck in a summer edition of Spot The Fake. We wrap up the episode with a discussion about the chaos that was the Woodstock Festival!

Mindy and Josh re-visit a popular past episode based on revenge stories! First, they talk about baby news from family and friends, including a previous guest on the show. Josh then talks about a man that was given a stern warning by police but decided to ignore it anyway in Questioning Florida. Mindy then quizzes Josh on the life of Princess Olga of Kiev, who was absolutely ruthless in getting revenge on an entire tribe in the 900s.

This week, we're talking about interesting inventions! Josh starts the episode by telling a hilarious story of former producer Andrew sleepwalking into an awkward situation. Then, they talk about a Florida woman who delivered Easter eggs with questionable material inside them. Mindy then dives into the life of Ignaz Semmelweis, who was crucial in helping women survive giving birth in a rough time period. To wrap up, Josh tells the unlikely story of a Frito Lay janitor who rose up to create an iconic invention.

In this very delayed episode (sorry), Josh and Mindy shift from badass women to badass men! They start by discussing Bob Odenkirk's "Nobody" and the finale of "The Promised Neverland". Then, they do a sparkling water taste test before jumping into a Questioning Florida/Spot the Real mash-up segment! Mindy then tells the story of Marquis de Lafayette, who was a French military officer who became an American hero. Josh wraps the show up with a lighter story about a rescue mission involving a special bond between man and animal.

This week, we talk about an NCAA basketball inequality fail before jumping into an NSFW story of a man that got way too personal with a pickle in Questioning Florida. Then, we shift our attention to a badass woman named Juana Inés de la Cruz, a Mexican philosopher and writer who propelled a movement against misogyny and sexism. Josh then shares a recent account of a woman who stopped at nothing to get the ultimate revenge against a drug cartel.

This week is all about toxic people! In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a man who couldn't do anything right in a robbery attempt. Mindy then tells the story of Isabella of France, whose husband had his eyes on other guys throughout their relationship. We wrap up the episode by talking about the actor Thomas Middleditch and his controversial Playboy interview that revealed a little too much about his marriage.

This week, we talk impossible-to-schedule vaccines, Mindy's new fascination with trick shots, and Trump's golden statue. We also play a round of Germany or Florida with Mindy before she talks all about the legendary (and cocky) samurai Miyamoto Musashi!

This week, we re-visit the topic of the pilot episode by discussing unusual crimes! First, Mindy and Josh tell stories of how people annoyed them this week in Quarantine Corner. Then, Josh tells a tale of one of the most despicable guys ever featured on Questioning Florida. Mindy then talks about Michael Malloy, a man that apparently couldn't be killed no matter what you did to him. We wrap up the show by talking about a woman that smuggled something very unusual on her body into New Zealand.

We're finally back from a break to discuss love stories! We begin the episode by catching up with Josh's annoying hacker problem before they question a Florida man who decided to rob a pharmacy at the worst possible time. Then, Mindy examines how she and Josh mix when it comes to primary and secondary personalities. She wraps up the episode by discussing the long-lasting love life of Queen Victoria. *Note: This episode was recorded BEFORE the long Texas winter storm that kept us without power and water for days, hence the delay. We'll discuss that adventure next week!

We have personal ties to this week's topic, as Josh opens the show talking about how he had two separate credit cards compromised by someone in Russia in a span of two days. In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about Podium Guy from the Capitol attack, who conveniently documented his crime in detail to make things easier on the FBI. Mindy then talks about a pair of hackers that helped save thousands of Jewish people during the Holocaust. In true Atypically Topical form, Josh's main story shifts the episode back to the ridiculous with a story about a hacker literally taking men's manhood hostage. Enjoy!

This week, we tackle a topic we've yet to address much in the past: politics. Before we get into that, we discuss a Florida man that went to extreme measures to escape police after stealing steak. Mindy then talks about American politician Daniel Sickles, who was involved in numerous scandals that included a public murder. Josh then spends some time on the highly discredited and destructive cult called QAnon and their ties to Donald Trump.

In the last episode of 2020, we go international again! To start, we have a new twist to Mindy Tries It before we question a Florida man's crime-committing attire. Mindy then gives a double story involving a micronation and John Quincy Adams' pursuit of mole people. Josh wraps up the episode with a deep dive into the worst prisons in the world. Happy New Year!

It's our first full-length Christmas episode! We start by discussing the noisy neighbors and Mindy's birthday celebration. In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a man that compounded one small violation with increasingly worse decisions. Next, it's the return of Quiz Corner as Mindy tries to answer Christmas-themed questions. Mindy then discusses the Massachusetts ban on Christmas before Josh wraps up the episode with some hilariously bad Christmas gifts. Merry Christmas!

We're back to our regular topical format with an episode all about epic fails! We catch you up with our new outdoor pizza oven adventures before Mindy tries some unusually-flavored gummy bears. In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a man who committed crimes while using an outdated comedy reference. Mindy then talks about the 1904 "Olympic Games" before Josh wraps everything up with some horrible language translations! As we mention in the episode, PLEASE message us if you're enjoying our show by going to these links! https://www.facebook.com/AtypicallyTopical https://www.instagram.com/atypicallytopical/

It's our first episode as a married couple! We discuss how the socially-distanced wedding went in Quarantine Corner before "Mindy Tries it: M&M's Edition." Questioning Florida then features a woman who went a little too far when getting back at an ex. Josh then gives the disturbing tell of Ana Ivanovna, a scorned lover who built a death trap to torture people who dared to fall in love. Mindy then jumps into how the Japanese internment camps came about.

Wild card month continues since we couldn't come up with a topic! We begin the episode with a Florida conspiracist that quotes a Disney movie to get out of wearing a mask before Mindy jumps into favorite foods of U.S. presidents (spoiler alert: lots of pudding involved). Josh then turns to the world of Reddit for some funny personal experiences.

We're going off book all month with some wild card episodes, featuring stories not tied to any specific topic! Before jumping into those, we talk about the election, our upcoming wedding, and a Florida man who basically paid to be mauled. Mindy then tells the story of a surgeon who was known as a pioneer in his field (despite killing some people). Josh then gets into a recent story you have to hear to believe.

In a special Halloween episode, Andrew and Michelle join the show! After a quick rant at the top, Josh introduces a new segment called Mindy Tries It! The gang then tries to make sense of a Florida woman who liked to hang around gas stations and talk about her butt in Questioning Florida. Mindy then dives into the origin of vampires, including Vlad the Impaler. Josh then continues his Halloween episode tradition of turning to the internet to find hilarious stories from haunted house workers. Happy Halloween!

This week, we welcome Josh's niece, Hannah, and his nephew, Marc, to the show! Hannah talks about earning her Doctorate in Psychology before we jump into an extra-stupid edition of Questioning Florida. Josh then discusses some psychology experiments that went horribly wrong, some of which involved the worst possible consequences. Mindy then goes way back to 12 AD to talk about the life of the Roman emperor, Caligula. We wrap up by discussing French King Charles The Mad, whose name speaks for itself.

Morbid Month continues when we discuss the most messed up story we've ever covered! Before that, Josh discusses a Florida man that became violent over the dumbest of reasons. Then, Mindy does a deep dive into one of the evilest women that has ever lived, Elizabeth Bathory. Josh then shares some evil deeds out of Leicestershire and asks Mindy to rate how horrible they are. Listen at your own risk!

With Halloween approaching, we kick off Morbid Month with an episode about torture o_O. Before that, we test Mindy's instinct by re-visiting a classic segment, Germany or Florida. She then goes over some songs the U.S. has used as torture techniques before Josh quizzes her on the most unusual torture techniques in history. Listener discretion advised! (But it's not that bad).

We conclude our revenge episode by taking a look at an epic tale of 7th-grade revenge on a horrible teacher, and Mindy weighs in on how she'd handle the situation.

Mindy and Josh get vengeful in part 1 of this episode! They first discuss a woman behaving inappropriately in an adult store in Questioning Florida before Mindy jumps into the insane story of Joaquin Murrieta, aka The Robin Hood of the West. Enjoy!

We're finally back to talk all about science! We catch you up on what we've been up to before jumping into an ironic accident involving a road sign in Questioning Florida. Mindy then talks about Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe and his tale of losing his nose, owning a pet moose, and dying in a controversial way. Josh then educates Mindy on some of the funniest sounding scientific names in history. Enjoy!

This week, we travel back to the 1980s! Candy and Gabriel join the show to reflect on their childhoods and what they remembered from the decade. Josh then treats the gang to a special edition of Questioning Florida before Mindy teaches everyone about the fall of the Berlin Wall. We wrap up the episode with an especially competitive game of Quiz Corner!

This week, we're talking all about stupidity. Before that, Mindy and Josh start the episode talking about their socially-distanced fancy wedding menu tasting in Quarantine Corner. Josh then talks about an underaged joyride in Questioning Florida before Mindy goes over 5 stupid deaths throughout history. Josh wraps up the show by talking about maybe the dumbest thing that's ever happened.

Mindy and Josh get rich this week. As usual, they question Florida with a story about a woman’s unfortunate way of trying to obtain a puppy. Then, Mindy talks about Sarah Rector, the 11-year-old that became the richest African American girl in 1913. They wrap up the show with a celebrity net worth edition of Quiz Corner!

This week, Josh learns Mindy still can't name an NBA player outside of LeBron James. They also discuss a Florida man that literally tattooed his upcoming crime on his face before Mindy dives into Hinduism. Josh wraps up the show by discussing an unusual separation of church and state debate in Arkansas!

Mindy and Josh are finally back and going international! They play a round of Florida or Russia involving highway twerking and underwear digesting before Mindy teaches us all about the terrible existence of Joseph Stalin. Josh then dives into a list of strange Russian idioms that don't quite translate to English that well.

On this episode, we honor Teacher's Week by talking all about education! We begin with Quarantine Corner, where we discuss our latest home hijinx (which is mostly just Mindy playing Animal Crossing). We also introduce a special guest, Mindy's niece Becky, who teaches first grade. She shares some funny kid's prayers before Josh talks about a particularly cruel Florida Man. Mindy then talks about one of America's greatest educators, Jaime Escalante. We wrap up by playing an educational game of Spot the Real featuring strange things that have been banned at schools!

Sportswriter and podcaster Stevie Cozens joins the show from New Zealand in our first quarantine Zoom edition! We talk about how New Zealand's extreme lockdown measures are keeping coronavirus deaths down as well as give his thoughts on America's response. We also discuss the 'Merica gun culture in Questioning Florida before Mindy talks about how New Zealand was the pioneer country for women's voting rights. We also play a brand new game called Silver or Bronze -- you just have to listen to understand it. Guest info: @StevieCozens on Twitter, Bullish Hoops podcast

We're back to talking about games this week! First, we update everyone on isolated life in Quarantine Corner before Josh talks about an elderly Florida woman that really sucks. Then, Mindy talks about an ancient Chinese board game that somehow led to multiple deaths and another old game called Ur. Here's the website to try the game we discussed yourself: royalgameofuronline.com

Mindy and Josh start the episode with another installment of "Quarantine Update" before Josh discusses a Florida woman who made an interesting choice for her mug shot. Then, Mindy talks about Marcel Petiot, an even "doctor" that ran amok in Nazi-occupied France.

We get dumber than usual this week as we discuss the NBA shutdown and adjusting to quarantine life. Then, Mindy talks about Muhammah, a particularly stupid sultan from the past. They also discuss the crazy size of sultan hats before jumping into another round of Questioning Florida involving the theft of underwear. Then, Josh breaks down some of the dumbest people in the world that are not handling the coronavirus pandemic very well.

Mindy and Josh spend their quarantined time talking about Josh being out of town while the coronavirus scare really picked up. They also talk about "atomic tourism" in Vegas, play a round of Florida or Vegas, and finish up with a list of the craziest things Vegas workers have ever seen!