Friday Follies

Dark arts, dark tech, dark words....

The robot that can change itself. Welcome back to another day of Odd News! This time, we're talking about a new robot that could change everything we know about our humanoid companions. What's a robot to do when it runs out of power? You'd think the answer would be simple. But for this new robot, it's a bit more complicated. And a lot more creepy. And while this new feature ensures that the robot can keep going, it also has a pretty funny flaw. You'll have to listen to find out what it is! We also continue to celebrate the Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast (PAC), with classic clips from the past 20 years. Today's classic clip is from November of 2011. In this one, Danny Hillcrest takes his video-saving efforts to a ridiculous new extreme. Well, actually, for Danny, this is a pretty standard level of ridiculous. Listen in to find out just what video he's so desperately trying to protect!

The dramatic conclusion to this two part episode in which Bernie finds himself interrogated by the Office of Homeland Security regarding his involvement in a mysterious warehouse explosion. Bernie couldn't possibly be a terrorist could he?

It's time to relax and laugh! Host John Bell brings The Temp #17: Lost in Space, comedy4cast: Repackaged with Power, and Teknikal Diffikulties #225- Technofear!

They're coming! But first: You're being watched.... 

Engineers take a turn for the worse. In today's edition of Odd News PAC, we're talking about all the things that can make a daily commute a little more interesting, or in some cases, a lot more confusing. And one new bridge, in particular, has taken road hazards to a whole new level. There are plenty of design choices here that will leave you scratching your head. And gripping the steering wheel! The details are so wild, you'll have to hear the full story for yourself. Then, as we continue our celebration of 20 years of comedy4cast, we once again dig into the archives. Today's classic clip is from October 2011. Clinton brings in a memory expert to help him with his name-remembering skills. But rather than begin right away, Clinton first has the teacher try to help Cap, the Venus Arms Hotel & Towers old-as-dirt Bell Captain, improve his Swiss cheese memory. It's a great example of the kind of confusion we specialize in here at comedy4cast. Hit the play button to get the full story on the bridge, and to hear what happens when a so-called memory expert meets his match!

Bernie Pfelger turns up missing when he finds himself the aide to an eccentric genius. (It all makes sense when you hear it.)

Time for laughs! Host John Bell brings us The Temp #16: Lost & Alone, comedy4cast: All the Right Angles, and Tek Diff #224-Hivemind!

Let's light this! Back and ready, with a Fall lineup, the gay agenda, and the GREAT CONSPIRACY!

A road trip so good, it's forgettable. A family road trip is the perfect way to make lasting memories. And in today's Odd News PAC story, a Parisian man certainly made some, although perhaps not the kind his family was hoping for. When a quick pit stop turns into a five-hour ball of confusion, we can only hope the rest of their trip went better. Listen for all the hilarious details. This is just one of many strange-but-true stories we're bringing you this month. Plus, we're celebrating the platinum anniversary of comedy4cast, or PAC for short, by capping off each episode with a classic clip. In this edition, we'll take you back to 2011, where Derrick and Rory discuss Android phones and a whole lot more. It will leave you questioning everything you know about technology. Whether you're curious about a road trip from hell or how many things can fall between other things, this episode has it all. So don't be left behind. Get on board, and let's go!

Bernie goes back to basics to learn how to make himself more hire-able, but he ends up getting burned in the process.

Host John Bell is back up to bat and cracks out a triple play of funnies with The Temp #15, comedy4cast: The Long Rest, and Tek Diff #223- Back and ready to party!

Continuing the supercut of the Advent Calendar from 2009!

Finally, a snack that's shockingly good. In this installment of our Odd News series, we're zapping our way back in time to an unforgettable childhood experience. You know the one: that moment you did something your parents would have been horrified by, just to see what would happen. It's a story that involves the creation of a new snack. One that will please your taste buds. Or at least the tip of your tongue. We'll dive into the curious origins of this snack's inspiration and discover the secret behind its electrifying taste. And speaking of things that stand the test of time, we're celebrating our 20th anniversary all month long! For our classic clip this episode, we're rolling back the clock to 2010 for a clip from an episode titled, "Celebrating 5 years of not being featured on iTunes." It was a star-studded affair with fellow podcasting pioneers Brian Ibbott, Dan Klass, and C.C. Chapman bursting in to offer their unique brand of congratulations. It's a chaotic, hilarious look back at a simpler time in podcasting history. So grab your headphones and get ready for a trip down memory lane, whether it's through a shocking new snack or a classic comedy4cast moment.

Bernie Pfelger has a five alarm melt down while slopping glop at a progressive toy factory.

End of the week laughs! Thank heavens host Clinton brings us The Temp #14, comedy4cast: Currently Trending, and Tek Diff #222-2009 Advent Calendar Supercut 5!

Continuing the supercut of the Advent Calendar from 2009!

These wolves seem uninterested in marriage. Hello, comedy4cast listeners and odd news enthusiasts! We're back with another installment in our month-long look at strange-but-true stories. This time, we're heading to the ranchlands of the American West, where a surprisingly modern solution is being used to solve a very old problem. When a rancher's cattle are being targeted by wolves, what's a person to do? The U.S. Department of Agriculture has an idea. And a high-tech one at that! This episode dives into the details of this high-flying approach to wildlife management. What's involved? Let's just say that these wolves are about to get an earful. You'll have to listen to find out just what kind of auditory assault these drones are bringing to the battle. After our main story, we're taking a trip back to the archives for our Platinum Anniversary (PAC) clip. This one is from an April 18, 2009 episode and features the one and only Jake Filbuster attempting to give a simple, straightforward commentary on a hot topic: Zombies. Jake has some very strong, very hilarious opinions on the living dead and why they may not be right for today's fast-paced world. Whether you're a long-time listener or this is your first time hearing Jake's unique brand of commentary, it's a classic that's not to be missed. So, click that "play" button and tune in to hear tales of tech and zombies. All in one show!

Bernie Pfelger winds up hobnobbing with the upper crust of society, which he discovers is made up primarily of crumbs.

Raise a glass to laughs! Host Clinton brings the giggles with The Temp #13, comedy4cast: The Scarlett Speaker, and Tek Diff #211- 2009 Advent Calendar Supercut 4!

Continuing the supercut of the Advent Calendar from 2009!

An emotional slice of life. Today is #PizzaFriday, which means today's Odd News PAC story will cover another bizarre report involving our favorite food. We've all been there. The perfect pizza arrives, a cheesy, glorious beacon of happiness. But what if that slice of joy brought tears instead of a smile? And how is that even possible? We'll take a deep dish dive into a survey that reveals a surprising, and frankly, emotional, side of America's relationship with pizza. This is one pairing that might list its status as 'It's complicated." Find out what the problem is and some cheerful advice on how to patch things up with our pizza pies. Then, to celebrate our Platinum Anniversary (PAC!), we take a trip down comedy4cast memory lane. Today's classic clip is a fan favorite: a look back at some of the many, many corrections and apologies that we have had to make. So grab a slice and join us for a little Odd News and a lot of classic comedy4cast.

Bernie Pfelger becomes a reluctant celebrity, endangering his job and his sanity.

Clinton comes to crank up the laughs with Friday Follies! This week it's The Temp #12, comedy4cast: Blue Pizza and Tek Diff #220- 2009 Advent Calendar Supercut 3!

Continuing the supercut of the Advent Calendar from 2009!

The oddest person in the family. Whether you need a helping hand, a friendly ear, or even just some good advice, members of your own family can sometimes be the best place to turn. However, today's Odd News story might make you think twice about who you are talking to. It could have you questioning everything you know about your relatives. Learn how the real-life solution to a problem might lead to a shakeup in the family tree. But that's not all. We're also celebrating 20 years of comedy4cast by playing classic clips from the past two decades. In this episode, we've pulled a sketch from the archives that proves some things never change. First released in 2008, this clip deals with a problem many office workers have struggled with since the invention of the office refrigerator. Guard your lunch and check out a skit that only comedy4cast could deliver. Listen to the episode to learn the full Odd News story and celebrate two decades of comedy with us!

Bernie Pfelger meanders into a mysterious world of sinister stalkers, distressed damsels and an all you can eat stake out. Can Bernie hold his own while working at a genuine bonafide Detective Agency.

Laughter in a new place! Have you found us in our new home? Clinton brings the laughter with The Temp #11, comedy4cast: Relative, Please, and Tek Diff #219-2009 Advent Calendar Supercut 2

Here we go! Merry Holidays that you celebrate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The runaway pooch of Kangaroo Island. Another day, another odd news story. Today we're heading to a remote part of Australia for a true story that defies all expectations. A pet goes missing on Kangaroo Island. That sounds like fun, but it's a place teeming with predators! Oh no! That's where the story could end. Except this is comedy4cast Odd News PAC. We wouldn't bring you this tale if it didn't take a truly bizarre turn. Find out how a single photograph changes everything. Plus, we're celebrating the Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast (PAC) by bringing back a classic clip from the archives. The theme is especially fitting given today's Odd News story. It's an experiment in corporate-speak that you can still take part in. Listen to the latest episode now to hear the full story of this remarkable runaway pooch and find out which classic clip is getting a revival. You won't believe how this story ends, and you'll definitely want to “dog ear” this episode for a laugh later on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernie Pfelger goes head to head with an office bully who has it in for Temps. Can he win her over with his childlike charm or will sticks and stones break his bones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's May Day! May Day! May Day! Yes, the laughs are that alarming! Host Clinton brings you The Temp #10, comedy4cast: Field Tested Fur, and Tek Diff #218-2009 Advent Calendar Supercut 1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Don't lose sleep over this one. Welcome back to Day 5 of the Dog Days of Podcasting! This month, we're bringing you a new episode every day, featuring a bizarre-but-true Odd News story and a classic clip from the comedy4cast archives. In this edition of "Odd News PAC," we're talking about a travel hack that's taking to the skies. Are you tired of paying those pesky and expensive airline baggage fees? Well, some savvy travelers have found a loophole. It turns out that while most airlines limit you to a carry-on and a personal item, a travel pillow might be your new luggage best friend. Of course, this hack isn't without its risks. As we discuss in the episode, getting caught could lead to a less-than-glamorous exit from your flight. To celebrate the Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast (or PAC), we're also taking a trip down memory lane! In a classic clip from May 2007, Clinton dives into the absurdity of things randomly being declared "official". Prepare to have your mind blown when you find out what comedy4cast is the Official Podcast of. Tune in to hear the full story and relive a moment of comedy4cast history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a long time since we've visited "The Temp" from Michael Wilhelm, and now we're thrilled to be back with the rest of the series! Bernie Pfelger gets a lead on a job that could be permanent but the trick is getting there on time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laugh out loud it's the Fridays! This week we return to The Temp with #9- Tardy, comedy4cast: Looking into the Pillow Case, and Tek Diff #217- Homecoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back after a week on the road, and boy is my brain confused. What road trips are like, celebrity GPS, our evil heritage and the inside scoop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandwiching in a story about bread. We're already a few days into our month of Odd News PAC stories for the Dog Days of Podcasting, and today we're serving up something truly stale. But in a good way! In this edition, we're slicing into the baffling tale of a 5,000-year-old loaf of bread unearthed by archaeologists in Türkiye. And there's no doubt about it, this is one mysterious loaf. Who baked it? Why was it buried under the entrance to a house? Was it part of an ancient ritual? So many questions. You'll have to listen to find out what rye comments Clinton will make about this very odd discovery. But that's not all! As we continue to celebrate the Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast, we're looking back at some of our favorite moments. This episode features a classic clip from 2006 with a skit that finds Clinton answering listener emails, with the help of fellow podcasters. It's a hilarious look back at a much simpler time in podcasting. So, why wheat? Press play and let us know: Would you try a slice of 5,000-year-old bread? Lending their voices in this episode are Steve Runner ("Phedippidations" podcast), Scott Johnson ("Frogpants Studios" family of podcasts) and Grant Baciocco ("Saturday Morning Media" family of fine podcasts). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we give our Madison a little rest on this last of her currently released shows, we see that while Madison has been in plenty of western gunfights, solved murder mysteries, traveled through space and faced monsters, she's never been in a romance! “The Theater of Romance” took romantic tales from novels, films and plays and turned them into thirty-minute radio stories. So join Madison as she steps into Jane Austen's “Pride & Prejudice” as Elizabeth Bennet giving poor Mr. Darcy an extremely hard time. Will love prevail? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host John Bell brings the funny with the Follies! This week we have Madison on the Air #65, comedy4cast: Turkiye, Load, and Tek Diff #216-Confusion Factor! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2nd part of the story picks up where it left off. And gets stranger. If that's possible... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The saga of the Seborga shambassy. In today's edition of Odd News PAC, we're inviting you along on a wild trip to some countries that are certainly off the beaten path. Sit back and learn about exotic places like Seborga, Ladonia, and Westartica. You'll think they sound too good to be true. But don't tell that to their ambassadors. In fact, they'll insist there's something for everyone in their tiny countries. Get ready to discover the bizarre world of micronations and an ambitious individual who built an entire business around them. Oh. Did we mention the story involves a new song by Clinton? Well, it does! Plus more classic comedy from the vault! Then, we carry on with our Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast (PAC) series. Continuing through our 20 years of shows, we've found a great clip for you today. Get ready to revisit a hilarious moment from January 2006. You'll be introduced to Clinton's very expensive, very high-tech new digital camera, the Specular MS-B4500. And it turns out this camera has more than just a lens. It seems to have a mind of its own! You'll laugh as Clinton tries to navigate voice prompts, change annoying settings, and simply take a picture with this gabby gadget. So, buckle up for a journey into the ridiculous, from international intrigue to inanimate objects with attitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices