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The Observational Banter Podcast is all about the host, Caleb Ellison. Caleb will talk about what's happening in his life recently, what he's looking forward to in the near future, and who knows what else. Feel free to reach out and connect with Caleb on Instagram and Twitter, @NotCalebEllison

Caleb Ellison


    • Dec 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 102 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Observational Banter

    Episode 25: Use My Imagination

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 16:54


    This week in the season finale of Observational Banter I talk about being rushed, keeping it legitimate, class projects being played, the boys being back in town, finals week, season recaps, and so much more! Intro: Bensound.com | Outro: Helter Skelter - The Beatles All this time I still don't have anything funny here. Maybe in season six.

    Episode 24: You Freaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 25:04


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about group exercise, ideas, low points, Wrapped, being on the road, stacked talent, football, originals, and so much more! I feel like there's something I'm supposed to put here. Oh well. Intro: Bensound.com | Outro: Valerie - The Zutons

    Episode 23: Gravy and No Ketchup

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 30:21


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about tedious papers, butchered multiple-choice questions, knocking off the rust, Thanksgiving meal, an analogy of Washington football, Hell on Earth 18, milkshakes, the long weekend, and so much more! Share with your friends if you want. If you followed my recommendation of So... Alright, what did you think? Intro: Bensound.com | Outro: Everything Is Average Nowadays - Kaiser Chiefs

    Episode 22: Sitting In Idle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 19:07


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about dead batteries, orthodontic services, sunset flips, book presentations, comeback sequences, nothing Fridays, road trips, classified locations, and so much more! Share and listen to the pod and all that. Or if you want a good one-person podcast, listen to So... Alright. Intro: Bensound.com | Outro: A Good Song Never Dies - SAINT MOTEL

    Episode 21: Overperforming Inconsistency

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 23:37


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about a smaller gym, asking questions on campus, the women's basketball season opener, no power, catching up on homework, the Commanders are the worst(!), Fortnite drops, and so much more. Listen, share, why do I even care. Intro: Bensound.com | Outro: Misfits T-Shirt - DREAMERS

    Episode 20: We Are so Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 19:19


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about winners & losers, Halloween, weird roll-ups, OG Fortnite, haircuts, 3 minutes, and so much more! Share the podcast or don't. You're an adult. Intro: Bensound.com | Outro: Hieroglyphics - Beware of Darkness

    Episode 19: Begrudgingly Turned Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 16:16


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about busy gyms, smith machines, taking my time, volunteer work, lanyards, forgetting my shoes, short class, Halloweekend, long lines, the Commanders are bad, and so much more! Share the link? I barely know her. Intro: Bensound.com | Outro: Halloween - Dead Kennedys

    Episode 18: Food is Secondary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 21:45


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about busy gyms, not getting enough food, typical Tuesdays, local news, big canopies, being on stage, YSU Homecoming, and so much more! Share the podcast with your friends, or maybe you won't (you definitely won't) Intro: Bensound.com | Outro: Check Yes Juliet - We The Kings

    Episode 17: Starts With M Ends With Y

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 22:14


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about my homecoming campaign, heel practice, being on the court, doing my homework early, Boogie Nights, the Boogeyman, getting nice clothes, minor league baseball, Almond Joy appreciation, the mid-season finale, time negotiation, and so much more! Share with your friends, listen to the show on as many platforms as possible, or whatever I'm ending this show next year anyway. Intro: Bensound.com | Outro - freequent letdown - illuminati hotties

    Episode 16: What's Your Snap?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 18:55


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about bad memory, everything staying in place, new group meetings, AL East Division champs, charity concerts, free soda, AAA batteries, college football, homework, safe parlays, fall flavorings, and so much more! Share with your friends, yeah right. Intro: Bensound.com | Outro: body bag (feat. YUNGBLUD & Bert McCracken of The Used) = Machine Gun Kelly

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    Episode 15: I'll Avoid It

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 21:29


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about busted lips (again), tetanus shots, my new gear, input from everyone, TurboGraps, a new addition to the team, sleep, football, Halloween movies, and so much more! Share with your friends, or maybe you won't brother. Intro: Bensound.com | Outro: One Week - Barenaked Ladies

    Episode 14: Vibes Facilitator

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 23:53


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about calm Mondays, 6-minute episodes, Bowling For Soup, bass picks, metal bed frames, Peter Griffin, The JLIT Tournament, Fr3sh Meat, O's clinching the playoffs, and so much more! Share the podcast? Or maybe you won't brother, you definitely won't. Intro: Bensound.com | Outro: Thank God I'm a Country Boy - John Denver

    Episode 13: Left Hand Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 18:40


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about Labor Day, being an executive producer, hot weather, puppy yoga, engine failure, tow trucks, rental cars, AIW in Wadsworth, homework, travel spots, and so much more! Share with whomever (please stop the monotonous schedule) Intro: Bensound.com | Outro: Bats Need Friends Too - The Dahmers

    Episode 12: Worlds Collide

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 35:08


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about the first day of school, five-person classes, crowded gyms, struggling with tents, lying syllabi, JambarTV, YSU football's season opener, mid-season form, running through the airport, scooting through Chicago, AEW All Out, block parties, and so much more! Share with whoever I know you never do. Intro: Bensound.com | Outro: Bad To The Bone - George Thorogood & The Destroyers

    Episode 11: Greened Out of My Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 22:07


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about morning training, leg day, big orientation groups, being a runner, getting a ride home, green team, immaculate rizz, class find tours, another ride home, WrestleRager 7, ringside for Olde, Mexican restaurants, international travel, and so much more. Share with your friends and yeah yeah yeah whatever Music: Bensound.com | Outro: Shimmy - System Of A Down

    Episode 10: One More Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 25:54


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about Jambar employee orientation, possibly changing my major, seeing my roommate, international orientation, domestic orientation, the Hartville Flea Market, Dr. Dan's wedding, the Pilgrim, ranking YSU buildings, and so much more. Share with your friends or whatever you do at this point. Intro: Bensound.com | Outro: Don't Die - NOBRO

    Episode 9: Up By A Little

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 31:44


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about flight delays, gambling, academic appointments, transfer students, North Canton, U-Hauls, not finishing the story, move-in day, the pilgrim, and so much more! Share with your friends or whatever I usually put in this line. Music: Bensound.com & Could Have Been Me - The Struts

    Episode 8: It Probably Hurts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 33:33


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about Bubba Gump, the Colorado Rockies, Manitou Springs, Garden of the Gods, the Olympics Museum, America the Beautiful Park, the Team USA Olympic Training Site, flying, baggage claim shuffle, the Orioles, censorship, mascots (again), and so much more! Share with your friends or whatever. Music: Bensound.com Outro: I Like Birds - Eels

    Episode 7: Fat Lip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 23:24


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about getting stitches, recording footage, orientation registration, the second annual Fonzie tournament, Arizona, mascots, and so much more! Share with your friends wherever they get their podcasts from. Music: Bensound.com & UNDER THE SPELL OF CITY LIGHTS - JD McPherson

    Episode 6: Snackin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 22:35


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about my new bench press PR, Chicago barcades, the club, directing two shows, camping trips, and so much more! Share with your friends and all the good stuff. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 5: My Mannerisms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 27:43


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about my Wednesday date night, my return to orientation work, basic math, Absolution XVI, popping fruit, and so much more. Share the podcast with whoever you want. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 4: Consistency Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 15:47


    This week on Observational Banter, I talk about first dates, getting thrown around, the Olde Wrestling in Willard, Oppenheimer vs Barbie, "Cinderella is the one", and so much more! Make sure to share with friends and all that. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 3: The Cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 9:02


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about the StairMaster, wrestling motivation, AEW Fight Forever, an update on the Skatepark Hero contest, and so much more! Share with your friends wherever they get podcasts from. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 2: Chill Pill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 30:56


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about Pittsburgh punk rock, AIW Bow Down, the Hartville Flea Market, Forbidden Door, my summer drinks, and so much more! Make sure you share the pod with whoever you'd like. Music: Bensound.com

    Season 5 Episode 1: Tone of Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 30:44


    Observational Banter is back with the season 5 premiere! This week I tell small stories about my summer job, Skatepark Hero, interstate flat tires, AIW's Over the Line, and so much more! Make sure to share the podcast with whoever you'd like! Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 19: Changing the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 32:49


    It's the season 4 finale! This week I talk about my exciting wrestling weekend, my summer work schedule, answer fun voicemails, recap the season, and so much more! Make sure to share with your friends and wherever they get their podcasts from. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 18: Dizziness, Nausea, Headaches

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 25:15


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about my final grades, new job training, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, wrestling mild takes, and so much more! Share the podcast with your friends, if you even read this bit of the episode, cool if you do cool if you don't I guess. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 17: Stick Like Mud

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 27:25


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about finals week, midnight breakfast, downtown Kent, driving with the Shooters, and so much more! Share the podcast with whomever you'd like. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 16: Puppy Palooza

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 29:35


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about the last week of YSU classes, who let the dogs out, the trip to Chicago, being a national fugitive, Theta Chi, and so much more! Make sure to share with your friends. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 15: Golly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 25:45


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about a new addition to my moveset, AEW in Pittsburgh, bad words, AIW's Damn, and so much more! Make sure to share the pod with all your friends. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 14: A Low Bar to Clear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 20:26


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about being good at sign language, my honors banquet, the casino, seasoning chicken, and so much more! Make sure to share the pod with your friends. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 13: Short Survey for Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 17:31


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about super smooth pick-up lines, the Super Mario Bros movie, a short survey, the Indianapolis road trip, and so much more! Share the podcast with your friends and whoever else you'd like. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 12: Alright, Understandable

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 24:10


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about banger practice matches, Red Lobster biscuits, Saturday night bowling, and so much more! Make sure to share the podcast with whoever you want. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 11: Double Peace Signs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 35:13


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about my final physical therapy appointment, my first tag team match, #AIW216, the afterparty, my long Saturday night, and so much more. Make sure to share the podcast with your friends. Music: bensound.com

    Episode 10: Small, Flexible, Bendy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 19:47


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about my Disney College Program phone interview, technology not working, YSU's NIT game, cold baseball games, #AEWHouseRules, and surprisingly no physical therapy. Make sure to share the pod with your friends. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 9: Syncopated Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 40:42


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about my trip to San Francisco, going to Rampage, bowling, going to the club, playing pinball, Revolution, In-n-Out, Fisherman's Wharf, and so much more! Be sure to share the episode with your friends. Music: Bensound.com

    Conversational Banter: Top 5 Breakfast Breads

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 72:30


    Welcome to the inaugural episode of Conversational Banter! In this episode, I am joined by Derek Dillinger (@dErEk_DiLLiNGeR) and Dustin Alberty (@RevTinTin) where we discuss a myriad of topics. Ranging from ketchup on everything, my heel turn, school breakfasts, Toledo, little smooches, and so much more! You can listen now wherever you got your podcasts from. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 8: Synthetic Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 20:26


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about more stomach problems, more physical therapy, the weather, the library, my first shamrock shake, and so much more! Make sure to share the pod with your friends. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 7: Bitter Banter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 26:14


    This week on Observational Banter, I talk about bench presses, pre-production drama, YSU's open house, physical therapy, the BLP road trip, and so much more! Make sure to share the pod with anyone you wish to. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 6: Cooking With Roulette

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 33:46


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about a weird stomach bug, La Una, AIW in Youngstown, boy-girl parties, my first time at a casino, and so much more! Make sure to share the pod with your friends. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 5: The Contortionist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 32:36


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about regional sports networks, sports gambling, my MRI results, wrestling seminars, Join The Swarm, and so much more! Plenty of great things to look forward to for this one. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 4: One Take Wonder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 23:31


    This week on Observational Banter we're going off-script (cause I forgot my notes)! I talk about setting up appointments over the phone, my hockey birthday party, YSU on ESPN2, and so much more! Make sure to share the podcast with any and all of your friends. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 3: 0-30 > 0-9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 30:10


    Observational Banter this week is a big one! This week is the debut of the Observational Voicemail! I also go over limited mobility, shooting my shot, getting my shoulder looked at, my directing debut, and so much more! Make sure to share with your friends wherever they listen to their podcasts. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 2: Arm Sling Rizz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 22:07


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about the first week of the spring semester, getting a free t-shirt, finding the one at Lowe's, Lego Batman, and so much more! Make sure to call the brand new phoneline: 330-333-2005 Music: Bensound.com

    Season 4 Episode 1: Shoulder To Lean On

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 34:05


    Season 4 of Observational Banter is here! This episode is a recap of my winter break, how I was home and spent time with the family, a review of AIW's Jet Black New Year, and what happened to my shoulder. If you have friends that like those topics, feel free to share the pod with them. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 18: 76.5 Points

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 23:50


    The season 3 finale of Observational Banter is here! This week I talk about final exams, calculating grades, a recap of the season, and my plans for the future. This episode is ad-free so you don't even have to worry about that, but you can still share the show with your friends. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 17: "Oh Good, He Has a Conscience"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 26:47


    This week on Observational Banter: Laundry hijinx, final exams, trampoline parks, and so much more! If you or anyone you know likes those topics, make sure to share the pod with them! Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 16: Bread & Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 40:21


    This week on Observational Banter I talk about CDs, military IDs, BeReal, bowling, frat parties, and so much more! A jam-packed episode that you won't want to miss! And if you have friends who can relate to any of those things, share the pod with them! Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 15: Snag The Stat Sheet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 41:30


    OB is here! This week I talk about nosebleeds, Thanksgiving, AIW's Hell on Earth 17, storage units, soul patches, future podcast guests, and so much more! If you have friends that like those topics, make sure to share the podcast with them. Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 14: Do A Flip

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 33:32


    Observational Banter back on a normal schedule! This week the theme is being down with the sickness while going to city council meetings, talking about soup, doing flips, YSU Barstool, AEW Full Gear, and so much more! If you have friends who like that stuff, share the podcast with them! Music: Bensound.com

    Episode 13: Keep My Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 23:56


    Observational Banter is back! Apologies for the delays, as I'm sure you can tell, I am a bit under the weather. But we do this for the people for you guys! In this episode, I talk about uppercuts, quizzes and exams, sports, BLP's Slamilton, and so much more! If you like friends who like those topics, be sure to share the podcast with them. Music: Bensound.com

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