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Co-hosts Drew and Britt will deliver bizarre inventions, lots of goofs, and a little dash of sincerity to your ears every other week. Check out our website at snarktankpod.com Our theme song is provided by Dance for the Dying. Check them out on Spotify! Our logo was created by Artetak. Check her…

Snark Tank


    • Nov 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 79 EPISODES


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    Episode 070 - The Effervescence of Life, Yadda Yadda

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 59:10


    The Olympics may have come and gone, but Olympics robots are forever. Yes, you heard us right. Olympics and robots -- name a better pair. Join Britt and Drew for Tony "Methuselah" Hawk, Robot Shoot Basketball, and direct segues between advanced social applications of AI and drawing the word "butthole" in the sand. Timestamps: 00:43 - Intro, Invention Q&A 07:23 - Trash Begets Trash 1 19:58 - Trash Begets Trash 2 30:20 - Untitled Segment 1 38:58 - Untitled Segment 2 43:57 - Drew's Snack Corner 55:39 - Wrap-Up Inventions: Sand Art Robots  Toyota Q4  Other Stuff: H.Y.C.Y.BH?  Psychedelic Water 

    Episode 069 - Hole To Hole, Feeling Satisfied

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 62:08


    We're finally here. Episode 69. Nice.  Join Britt, Drew, and guest host Juliet Tango for discussions of butt plug power suits, Bob/Earl Pleasure Objects, vaginal Etch-a-Sketches, and The Cummies Council. Timestamps: 00:54 - Intro, Invention Q&A 03:33 - Trash Begets Trash 1 17:45 - Trash Begets Trash 2 28:38 - Trash Begets Trash 3 50:33 - Untitled Segment 57:09 - Drew's Snack Corner 59:31 - Wrap-Up Inventions: EARL™ Doll Hand Nipple Clamps Dripstick Other Stuff: Juliet's Twitter Britt's Gothic Cyberpunk light-up phone case 

    Episode 068 - The Vampire Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 53:32


    After just 18 short months, we're finally doing an episode on COVID inventions. Well, vaguely COVID-related inventions, anyway. Even we have standards. Join Britt and Drew for discussions of Europe's Next Top Singer People, how much capitalism sucks, how to use Drew's Snack Corner for evil, and The Fruit Crusades. Timestamps: 00:37 - Intro, Invention Q&A 04:53 - Trash Begets Trash 1 15:39 - Trash Begets Trash 2 25:55 - Untitled Segment 38:26 - Drew's Snack Corner 48:25 - Wrap-Up Links: SpiroNose Veebot Other Stuff: Britt's Lapel Mic

    Episode 067 - Contrivance Live: After Dark, Probably

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 46:48


    We've finally made it big! And by big, I mean we performed to a very small audience at Portland's Rose City Comic-Con. It was so much fun! Almost as fun as the ridiculous superhero gadgets we discuss in this episode. Join Britt, Andy, and returning guest hosts Zee and Ian for Bitch-Ass Earth Peppers, extreme libel of Bruce Wayne, "Peter Parkedcar", and a treadmill that does things Treadmills Should Not Do. Timestamps: 01:05 - Intro, Invention Q&A 08:00 - Trash Begets Trash 1 15:55 - Trash Begets Trash 2 24:38 - Trash Begets Trash 3 33:50 - Trash Begets Trash 4 43:53 - Wrap-Up Links: Green Arrow's Spicy Chili Bat-Female-Villain-Repellent The Spider-Mobile The Cosmic Treadmill Other stuff: Check out Zee's podcast Ghosts-n-Heauxs! Find more of Ian's work at iandurias.com!

    Episode 066 - Goofus-Level Handwriting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 59:36


    Oh boy, Candide, do I have a modest proposal for you! Won't you listen to this episode about satirical publications? It's literally like 1984. Join Britt, Drew, and special guest Glen Tickle for The Timeliness of Mrs. Swan, a flash of Womanspiration, Ol' Spicey, A Confluence of Danzigs, and a magazine about how much of a jerk you are. Timestamps: 00:43 - Intro, Invention Q&A 08:18 - Trash Begets Trash 1 18:10 - Trash Begets Trash 2 23:20 - Trash Begets Trash 3 (ft. Glen Tickle) 44:47 - Untitled Segment 50:41 - Drew's Snack Corner 57:11 - Wrap-Up Links: Reductress  The Hard Times  Jerk! The Magazine  Other stuff: A Stupid and Futile Gesture (the National Lampoon movie) The "children's bitch hat" was, in fact, from episode 11

    Episode 065 - Ballista Chutzpah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 36:28


    One man's thirst for blood could not be quenched by any mortal force. Monarchs feared and respected him. He could deliver death in 15 minutes or your money back. We are, of course, talking about Leonardo Da Vinci. Join Britt and Drew for lethal circus tents, Blades Go Spinny, catapult curiosity, and a treatise on cereal marshmallows. Timestamps: 00:24 - Intro 01:02 - Trash Begets Trash 22:15 - Untitled Segment 25:16 - Drew's Snack Corner 31:46 - Wrap-Up

    Episode 064 - Continually Reconstituting Pool of Josta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 49:08


    It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's...a horrible gaping maw on a smooth silver face? Fear not, citizens, for our Pepsiman episode has arrived to quench your thirst! ...for dumb jokes! Join Britt and Drew for SCP mascots, Thirst-Homing, lemon balaclavas, and a fast food battle royale. Timestamps: 00:25 - Intro 00:50 - Trash Begets Trash 36:37 - Untitled Segment 40:37 - Drew's Snack Corner 45:52 - Wrap-Up

    Episode 063 - A Non-Euclidean Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 49:18


    We've finally done it. A creation of humanity so deep and complex that it needed an entire episode to itself. That's right -- it's time to talk about the 1988 masterpiece Mac and Me. Join Britt, Drew, and guest host Alex for Too Many Vacuums, delicious Coca-Cola, and intellectual property theft. Timestamps: 00:26 - Intro 01:00 - Trash Begets Trash 38:17 - Untitled Segment 42:39 - Drew's Snack Corner 47:09 - Wrap-Up Links: King Me!  My Chemical Romance - "Helena" 

    Episode 062 - Little Caesars Dress Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 60:43


    Welcome to King Burger, where you can have it your way, but don't get crazy and jump out of leaf piles at innocent people! The Burger King decided to ignore this advice in his hit 2006 video game Sneak King, and we're here to give you all the unsettling deets. Followed by the surprise TBT appearance of a mysterious merch site! Join Britt and Drew for bad McDonald's songs, highly specific Burger King IP guidelines, mascot chest hair, and Britt's darkest secret. Timestamps: 00:25 - Intro, Invention Q&A 09:08 - Trash Begets Trash 1 34:17 - Trash Begets Trash 2 45:32 - Untitled Segment 51:50 - Drew's Snack Corner 58:20 - Wrap-Up Trash Begets Trash: Sneak King The Taco Bell Taco Shop Links: The Noid on Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia Sneak King Sawmill Any% WR Speedrun

    Episode 061 - Eating Mr. Bean

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 58:01


    Do you like to tickle the ivories, lay down beats, or slappa de bass? Well, what if your instrument was made of rock, fire, or the eldritch moans of the damned? Live your specific symphonic fantasies on this week's episode of Contrivance! Join Britt, Drew, and guest host Camron Clawson of WWFL and Players Guild for an ARG about finding our old a capella group, cave murder, and Dylan's Subaru. Timestamps 00:52 - Intro, Invention Q&A 04:30 - Trash Begets Trash 1 18:21 - Trash Begets Trash 2 26:14 - Trash Begets Trash 3 (ft. Camron Clawson) 44:05 - Untitled Segment 49:36 - Drew's Snack Corner 56:11 - Wrap-Up Inventions Great Stalacpipe Organ (video) Pyrophone (video) Hyperbass Flute Other Cool Stuff Cam's podcast WWFL Bassbuzz Ted the Caver

    Episode 060 - There's No "E" in France

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 58:14


    Capitalism infects-- er, supports every aspect of society these days, including our precious internet! In honor of this week's amazing guests, Sarah and Talon from Craigsistential Crisis, we window-shop for a Craigslist competitor. Join us for a thorough browbeating of Aunt Donna, why Canada is better than the US, and the Notification Apocalypse. Timestamps: 00:24 - Intro, Invention Q&A 02:11 - Trash Begets Trash 1 12:33 - Trash Begets Trash 2 20:07 - Trash Begets Trash 3 (ft. Craigsistential Crisis) 46:14 - Untitled Segment 52:22 - Drew's Snack Corner 54:28 - Wrap-Up This week's trash: Facebook Marketplace Kijiji Happn

    Episode 059 - The Sleeping Bag of Amontillado

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 44:21


    If it's something that everyone needs to do, then there's almost certainly wacky things to "help" you do it, and sleep is no exception. Do not operate heavy machinery while listening to this week's sleepy episode. Join Britt and Drew on an exploration of flowery CBD, HAZMAT sleeping bags, and trying to figure out why white cheddar flavors are always better than regular cheddar. Timestamps: 00:24 - Intro, Invention Q&A 06:50 - Trash Begets Trash 1 15:54 - Trash Begets Trash 2 27:19 - Untitled Segment 33:26 - Drew's Snack Corner 41:27 - Wrap-Up This week's trash: Social CBD's Relax Lavender CBD Vape Pen Sanitizing Sleep Cocoon Other delightful things: Ska Tune Network Zenni Optical

    FEED DROP - Players Guild (Episode 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 92:33


    Britt co-produces and plays in a D&D podcast! Check it out, and peep all the cool companion material at playersguildpod.com

    Episode 058 - Pizza Sphere

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 43:41


    What marvels has modern technology brought to healthcare? Prosthetic limbs! Pacemakers! EEGs! Yeah, we're not talking about any of those today. Join Britt and Drew for a surgical exploration of...magnets and butt cameras? No insurance required. 00:69 - Intro, Invention Q&A 08:20 - Trash Begets Trash 1 23:05 - Trash Begets Trash 2 32:10 - Untitled Segment 37:13 - Drew's Snack Corner 40:15 - Wrap-Up --- Inventions: 1. 3D Cell Culturing via Magnetic Levitation 2. The Mermaid - Self-Propelled Remote Controlled Endoscopic Pill

    FEED DROP - Craigsistential Crisis (again)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 54:34


    Go listen to hilarious friends of the show, Talon & Sarah! And check out their live show on 3/26!   Copied from their episode description: What’s the worst thing you could overhear in a Golden Corral? Get ready because you’re about to hear it! RE: bad flirting, worse mix CDs, and fast & furious style action!   We know this is a silly comedy show, but we can’t be silent about the anti-Asian hate crimes that are occurring across our country, most recently in Atlanta. We want to bring your attention to a few organizations that are committed to fighting anti-Asian descrimination who you can donate to right now.   https://www.advancingjustice-atlanta.org/donate   https://www.napawf.org/donate     Craigsistential Crisis LIVE! March 26th, 7:30 PM   Twitch.tv/kickstandcomedy     As always, you can check out our instagram @craigsistentialcrisis for visual components, more missed connections, polls, and other goodies! Send your missed connections to craigcripod@gmail.com.

    Episode 057 - Don't Download a Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 48:35


    CONTENT WARNING: descriptions of violence Online dating is tricky. How tricky? Well, not quite as tricky as rocking a rhyme, but when the field is crowded with ghosts, clowns, and Oscar Mayer meat byproducts, it's not easy. Join Britt and Drew for a candlelit dinner with some of the internet's most...interesting dating sites. 00:43 - Intro, Invention Q&A 05:37 - Trash Begets Trash 1 22:15 - Trash Begets Trash 2 36:26 - Untitled Segment 41:16 - Drew's Snack Corner 46:19 - Wrap-Up TBT Stuff: 1.) ghostsingles.com / furrymate.com / uncrate.com/sizzl 2.) clowndating.com

    Episode 056 - Clown Totems

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 58:33


    Beauty is only skin deep, but it's also in the eye of the beholder, and it's also truth, I guess? But most importantly, people have sought beauty for a long time, and have done unspeakable things to themselves for it. So unspeakable that we will now talk about them for an hour. This week's special guest is Grim, host of Grim Yells At a Cloud! Check it out here. 00:47 - Intro, Invention Q&A 09:10 - Trash Begets Trash 1 18:45 - Trash Begets Trash 2 28:36 - Trash Begets Trash 3 48:05 - Untitled Segment 53:22 - Drew's Snack Corner 55:48 - Wrap-Up Grim's Twitter Clown egg display case (tag urself) Native Glare Palette from Blended Girl Cosmetics

    Episode 055 - The Mary Poppins Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 58:45


    Do you really want to hurt someone, and/or make them cry? Are you tired of week after week of inventions WITHOUT poison accessories and incendiary bats? Well, we'd tell you that this is the episode for you, but frankly, we're a little worried. Consider talking to someone about your feelings. This week's special guest is podcaster and long-time supporter Kelvin, aka TheNoodleDoodler! Check out his D&D podcast "Saga" here. 00:44 - Intro, Invention Q&A 05:18 - Trash Begets Trash 1 17:21 - Trash Begets Trash 2 35:16 - Trash Begets Trash 3 45:01 - Untitled Segment 48:36 - Drew's Snack Corner 55:29 - Wrap-Up Delegated II Conspire

    Episode 054 - Jesus Would Not Like This

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 64:59


    Did you know that money can be exchanged not just for goods, but for services? The internet has many fanciful ways for you to sink money into intangible things, and this week we'll help you purchase the best lies, moms, and wedding guests the web has to offer. This week's special guest is Lydia Manning from the podcast Spec Script! Check it out here. 00:54 - Intro, Invention Q&A 07:36 - Trash Begets Trash 1 27:33 - Trash Begets Trash 2 38:23 - Trash Begets Trash 3 52:30 - Untitled Segment 58:38 - Drew's Snack Corner 1:01:54 - Wrap-Up Homebrew

    Episode 053 - House of Leaves, but for Hair

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 46:32


    Hair today, gone tomorrow! Hmm. Maybe "not a hair in the world"? Hair apparent? Well, you get it. It's the hair accessories episode. Join Britt and Drew as they locks-on to some classic '90s hairaphernalia in Trash Begets Trash, the most adorable Untitled Segment to date, and a strangely aggressive Drew's Snack Corner. 00:49 - Intro, Invention Q&A 13:00 - Trash Begets Trash 1 24:55 - Trash Begets Trash 2 33:02 - Untitled Segment 42:10 - Drew's Snack Corner 45:00 - Wrap-Up The Two Talking Cats

    Episode 052 - Secret Government Hug Burger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 58:03


    Can you believe that it was just back in episode 48 where we did weird cars? Good times. But weird cars need weird car accessories, and boy howdy. They sure are a thing. Join Britt, Drew, and special guest Hannah Ray Lambert for a stroll through Claire's for Cars, which would probably be the most confusing store in the world. 00:24 - Intro, Invention Q&A 05:23 - Trash Begets Trash 1 23:58 - Trash Begets Trash 2 32:14 - Trash Begets Trash 3 48:09 - Untitled Segment 53:00 - Drew's Snack Corner 56:11 - Wrap-Up Check out Hannah's podcast, Between Lewis & Lovecraft!

    Episode 051 - A Turgid Double Helix

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 49:22


    Did you know that "USB" stands for "Universal Serial Bus"? Oh, you did? Well, too bad -- this week it stands for Unapologetically Stupid...Badthings. Uh...yeah. Anyway, we're looking at silly USB gadgets. Join Britt, Drew, and special guest Tyler Clawson for discussions of accessories, alien DNA, and anal beads. And yes, those are all still USB-themed. 01:00 - Intro, Invention Q&A 03:03 - Trash Begets Trash 1 15:19 - Trash Begets Trash 2 27:24 - Trash Begets Trash 3 38:40 - Untitled Segment 40:50 - Drew's Snack Corner 46:47 - Wrap-Up Check out Tyler's podcast, Between Lewis & Lovecraft! Check out Tiffany England's beautiful artwork!

    Episode 050 - Proletariat Breathing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 62:40


    When you think of health fads, do you picture level-headed people doing rational things? Or are you reminded that people tend to do absolutely anything if it might help them feel a tiny bit better? (Spoilers: This episode was not inspired by the former conclusion.) Join Britt, Drew, and special guests Sean and Nathan from Petri Dish for a special evening of science and "science". 00:52 - Intro, Invention Q&A 13:07 - Trash Begets Trash 1 25:13 - Trash Begets Trash 2 45:36 - Trash Begets Trash 3 51:38 - Untitled Segment 54:17 - Drew's Snack Corner 59:44 - Wrap-Up Paul Cunningham's new book of prose-poetry

    Episode 049 - Shit Clips

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 49:46


    It's the Halloween episode, and you know what that means: a treatise on the nature of hot glue guns, toilet patents, and vape rigs! Join Britt and Drew as we stare too long into the abyss and, with the help of the Spice Girls, discover the true meaning of Halloween. 00:56 - Intro, Invention Q&A 08:52 - Trash Begets Trash 1 20:40 - Trash Begets Trash 2 34:12 - Untitled Segment 38:22 - Drew's Snack Corner 45:21 - Wrap-Up Peep this Home Depot Skeleton.

    Episode 048 - Tunnel Crimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 47:11


    Gas, gas, gas -- this week's breakneck trip through weird and wonderful cars dives underwater and then blasts through a mountain. LBJ is there! Also, Drew is REALLY disappointed by Spicy Chili Lime Cheetos. 00:34 - Intro, Invention Q&A 06:17 - Trash Begets Trash 1 18:08 - Trash Begets Trash 2 30:13 - Untitled Segment 37:50 - Drew's Snack Corner 43:56 - Wrap-Up TBT 1: Amphicar Model 770 TBT 2: Catwalk cars Please watch Taskmaster, it's so good.

    Episode 047 - Sand-Off the Multicolored

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 47:50


    Sup, brah? You wanna hang at the beach, brah? That's chill, that's chill. Yo, do you mind if I bring some rad inventions? You're gonna love 'em, dude. Join Britt, Drew, and guest host Amy for a day of sun, sand, and stupidity with three beachy keen products. 00:38 - Intro, Invention Q&A 03:49 - Trash Begets Trash 1 18:22 - Trash Begets Trash 2 27:09 - Trash Begets Trash 3 37:09 - Untitled Segment 41:50 - Drew's Snack Corner 46:24 - Wrap-Up

    Episode 046 - We're the Shoe Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 62:09


    00:38 - Intro, Invention Q&A 06:41 - Trash Begets Trash 1 20:55 - Trash Begets Trash 2 30:58 - Trash Begets Trash 3 48:22 - Drew's Snack Corner 53:10 - Untitled Segment 58:58 - Wrap-Up Click here for Mini Museum's mask straps and donation info.

    Episode 045 - Mr. Peanut's Used Underwear

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 59:14


    Where do grooming implements stop and torture devices begin? After an hour of discussing these questionable grooming products, we're still not sure. Join Britt, editor Andy, and guest host Michelle on this week's hairy misadventures. We barely escape by the skin of our...well, skin. Check out Michelle's YouTube cooking channel, Anxiety Kitchen. 00:37 - Intro, Invention Q&A 09:39 - Trash Begets Trash 1 21:10 - Trash Begets Trash 2 31:10 - Trash Begets Trash 3 42:33 - Untitled Segment 49:34 - Drew's Snack Corner 56:22 - Wrap-Up Paul Rudd interviewing Paul Rudd

    Episode 044 - Wizard Rave

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 55:34


    Who's a good boy(/girl/other)? You are, yes you are! But are the inventors of this week's products for pets? There's only one way to find out. This week's guest reviewer is Portland comedian Jenna Eliel! Check out her online and live shows here. 00:49 - Intro, Invention Q&A 04:48 - Trash Begets Trash 1 11:39 - Trash Begets Trash 2 19:55 - Trash Begets Trash 3 32:12 - Untitled Segment 42:24 - Drew's Snack Corner 52:59 - Wrap-Up We also talked about: Welcome to Night Vale Hauntwell Sigilcraft TheNoodleDoodler's YouTube channel

    Episode 043 - Piebald Nips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 48:10


    Can't get enough of those garbage smartphone apps? Neither can we. This week Contrivance looks at three more horrible, awful, no-good, very bad apps. This week's guest reviewer is Portland-based comedian Tory Ward! When quarantine is over, you can check out her recurring comedy show, For The Birds. 01:33 - Intro, Invention Q&A 04:30 - Trash Begets Trash 1 15:39 - Trash Begets Trash 2 26:16 - Trash Begets Trash 3 36:16 - Untitled Segment 40:25 - Drew's Snack Corner 46:20 - Wrap-Up You can check out the Cat Scanner, too!

    Episode 042 - Earth Fanfiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 57:37


    These aren't your grandfather's museums -- these are *advanced* museums. Well, I guess your grandfather could still...anyway, this week Britt and Drew take a slow audio walk through some weird museums. Also, Drew complains about roundabouts for a long time. This week's guest reviewer is Lydia Manning! Check out her podcast, Spec Script: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/spec-script 00:53 - Intro 01:02 - Invention Q&A 09:19 - Trash Begets Trash 1 18:21 - Trash Begets Trash 2 32:33 - Trash Begets Trash 3 40:37 - Untitled Segment 45:22 - Drew's Snack Corner 55:34 - Wrap-Up The Voynich manuscript: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voynich_manuscript Bon Appétit's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpMy0Fg74eXXkvxJrtEn3w

    Episode 041 - E A T

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 55:55


    No need to go to a fancy-schmancy podcast for elevated conversations about design! This week, Contrivance will take you down to the gutter with us to discuss various design concepts. Join Britt, editor Andy, and guest host Jaren for a floral-print carpet ride through a conceptual designscape. 00:54 - Intro 01:58 - Invention Q&A 11:22 - Trash Begets Trash 1 21:26 - Trash Begets Trash 2 34:57 - Trash Begets Trash 3 46:29 - Untitled Segment 53:56 - Wrap-Up Check out Jaren's podcast, Settled on Catan: https://settled-on-catan.simplecast.com/

    FEED DROP - Spec Script

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 68:01


    Check out our friend Jaren on this special episode of Spec Script!  The next episode of Contrivance will feature Jaren as a guest host! Spec Script is a podcast where a funny person writes an episode of a tv show that they have never seen. We take their script and do a table read featuring artists from Portland, OR and beyond. For the 26th episode of Spec Script we read 3 episodes of THE TWILIGHT ZONE written by Jaren George, Tiffany McGuire, & Robbie Pankow, 3 people who have never seen the show! Spec Script is a show where someone who has never seen a popular TV show writes an episode of said show. The podcast is a table read of the episode performed at Kelly's Olympian in Portland, OR 2nd Sundays of the month.

    FEED DROP - Jokeshop!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 15:28


    Check out our good friend Ian (former guest on Contrivance) over at Jokeshop!    Pod Description: Ian Durias is a stand-up comedian, and Jokeshop is where he and other stand-up comics work on their new jokes. Lots of laughs, riffs, and creating on-the-go!

    FEED DROP - Ghosts-n-Heauxs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 41:30


    Check out our friend Zee (former guest on Contrivance) over at Ghosts-n-Heauxs!   Pod Description: Pull up a seat and listen to Danielle & Zee talk about the paranormal, true crime, the occult and all things spooky! Hexes and Heauxs, y’all.

    FEED DROP - Craigsistential Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 70:48


    Check out our new friend Talon over at Craigsistential Crisis! Pod Description: Talon Bigelow and Sarah Thompson are your guides through this deep dive into the missed connections section of America's favorite list.

    Episode 040 - Pepsi Fuckboi Bingo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 59:00


    Need some new apps for your slippery germ brick? Look no further! We provide recommendations for all the major app food groups -- misogyny, hand-warming, and unwanted social interaction. Join Britt, Drew, and guest host Ian for a toboggan ride down the trash slope of your phone's app store. 01:11 - Intro 01:39 - Invention Q&A 09:02 - Trash Begets Trash 1 22:36 - Trash Begets Trash 2 32:40 - Trash Begets Trash 3 42:03 - Untitled Segment 50:17 - Drew's Snack Corner 57:18 - Wrap-Up The Most Dangerous Writing App Find more from Ian here!

    Minisode 002 - Contrivance Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 43:10


    If you ever wanted to know how the podcast sausage is made, this episode is for you! We collected questions from our listeners and answered them in a special live Q&A session, which has been boiled down to this delightful nugget of a mini-sode. Join Britt and Andy to learn about the origins of Contrivance, how Britt finds new inventions, and why otters are the world's best mystical water wieners. If you'd like to watch the full, unedited video of our livestream, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2bki0IHsG0

    Episode 039 - Showing Grandma the Drip

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 48:23


    Wanna show respect for the elderly while flexin on the haters? Need to know how to roll a perfect baby burrito? Learn about this and more as Britt, Drew, and Hannah sample a melange of weird and wonderful inventions. 01:11 - Intro 01:31 - Invention Q&A 06:34 - Trash Begets Trash 1 20:13 - Trash Begets Trash 2 28:24 - Trash Begets Trash 3 37:00 - Untitled Segment 41:55 - Drew's Snack Corner 45:35 - Wrap-Up Check out Hannah's podcast! It's amazing, and so are the hosts! And Britt's very briefly trendy headset.

    Announcement: Snark Tank is now Contrivance!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 3:47


    Journalist Randy Stage interviews the hosts of a comedy podcast about a big announcement.

    Episode 038 - Sexy VLOOKUPs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 52:57


    Losing it a little bit from being stuck inside? Don't worry, the inventors of this week's products have already lost it. Join Britt, Drew, and our guest host Eric for a jaunt through three more wonderful(?) inventions. And a special Eric's Snack Corner featuring massage pizza! 00:37 - Intro 01:43 - Invention Q&A 08:25 - Trash Begets Trash 1 22:31 - Trash Begets Trash 2 30:57 - Trash Begets Trash 3 43:01 - Untitled Segment 47:14 - Drew's Snack Corner 50:55 - Wrap-Up Check out Eric on social media!

    Episode 037 - Street Fighter Coffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 58:22


    Why buy something reasonable or affordable when a ridiculously extravagant version is available? This week, Snark Tank has an all-access pass to excess. Gold-plated Ferraris for everyone! Join Britt, Drew, and guest host Erica (Wily383) for a quick dive into a vault similar to, but legally distinct from, Scrooge McDuck's. 00:52 - Intro 02:27 - Invention Q&A 08:02 - Trash Begets Trash 1 25:20 - Trash Begets Trash 2 36:05 - Trash Begets Trash 3 47:41 - Untitled Segment 52:06 - Drew's Snack Corner 54:27 - Wrap-Up Check out Erica's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/wily383

    Episode 036 - Desiccated Little Shrimp Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 53:46


    Toys! They may or may not come alive at night to fulfill their dark machinations, but there sure are a lot of weird ones. And for Snark Tank, weird things are child's play! Join Britt, Drew, and guest host Troy to learn things that cannot be unlearned about your favorite (and least favorite) childhood playthings. 01:26 - Intro 03:51 - Invention Q&A 09:37 - Trash Begets Trash 1 21:54 - Trash Begets Trash 2 33:10 - Trash Begets Trash 3 41:56 - Untitled Segment 47:59 - Drew's Snack Corner 51:11 - Wrap-Up Troy's show, Better Left Podcast -

    Episode 035 - Telescoping Happy Dog Face

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 47:51


    Beep boop! Is it a dog? Is it a spider flowerpot? Is it an armored mech suit? In this special robot-themed episode, it's all three! Join Britt, Drew, and guest host Derek to learn more. 00:39 - Intro 01:04 - Invention Q&A 06:57 - Trash Begets Trash 1 18:28 - Trash Begets Trash 2 28:59 - Trash Begets Trash 3 39:12 - Untitled Segment 43:46 - Drew's Snack Corner 46:45 - Wrap-Up Spot, the Robot Dog - https://wbur.fm/2T20A33 HEXA Plant - https://bit.ly/2wNLTbf Guardian GT - https://bit.ly/3917jQf Derek's podcast, Rolling Misadventures - https://rollingmisadventures.podbean.com/ Rolling Misadventures CYOA episode - https://bit.ly/2PnR0VO

    Episode 034 - Just Plop It In

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 59:05


    Sick of dumb regular water? We gotchu. Dressed for the beach but don't want to leave the house? No problem. Join Britt, Drew, and guest host Tyler to learn more! 00:51 - Intro01:47 - Invention Q&A 06:33 - Trash Begets Trash 1 23:41 - Trash Begets Trash 2 34:07 - Trash Begets Trash 3 47:48 - Untitled Segment 53:51 - Drew's Snack Corner 57:17 - Wrap-Up Alkaline Water - https://wb.md/2SoCsrb/ Changing Poncho - http://bit.ly/38mMGxI Privacy Pop - http://bit.ly/38nrSWX/ (And Privacy Pop's Horny Setup Video - http://bit.ly/38lCrKb) Check out Tyler's podcast here - https://lewislovecraft.podbean.com/

    Episode 033 - Shabu-Shabu Jazz Quartet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 59:25


    Learn how to powergame your anxiety! In just minutes a day, you can shock yourself into deeply ingrained resentment and fear! Join Britt, Drew, and our guest host Libi to learn more! 00:50 - Intro 01:09 - Invention Q&A 06:42 - Trash Begets Trash 42:32 - Untitled Segment 50:14 - Drew's Snack Corner 57:23 - Wrap-Up Relay Go Shame Bracelet Shrek the Musical

    Episode 032 - Dad on the Loose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 57:04


    Do you have what it takes to be a water soldier? Are you ready to start your career as a slipper salesman? Join Britt, Drew, and Joel to find out! 00:44 - Intro 01:39 - Invention Q&A 06:19 - Trash Begets Trash 43:38 - Untitled Segment 48:20 - Drew's Snack Corner 54:48 - Wrap-Up Baby Doily: https://amzn.to/2kZYq5R Dad Slippers: http://bit.ly/2FTTOFm Battle Brella: https://amzn.to/2kZkOw1 Check out Joel's cat Holly on Instagram! http://bit.ly/3aaBzJw Our theme music was provided by Dance for the Dying. Check out more from them on Spotify and iTunes!

    Episode 031 - Dream Police Brutality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 66:39


    Have we cracked the code for perfect pizza cutting? Have we perfected the Admiral Ackbar cosplay? Join Drew, Britt, and our guest host Aubrey to find out! 00:39 - Intro 02:17 - Invention Q&A 08:06 - Trash Begets Trash 54:15 - Untitled Segment 59:58 - Drew's Snack Corner 1:03:34 - Wrap-Up Check out this week's inventions: Pizza Scissors Ostrich Pillow Baby Mop Check out more from Aubrey and the other members of the Podsitive Thoughts network!

    Episode 030 - A Puppet for the Onion Lobby

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 45:08


    Wanna hear Britt get eviscerated by a Better Homes and Gardens article? Do you have what it takes to beat your doppelganger in a soccer tournament? Join Britt, Drew, and our guest host Tracy to find out! 00:49 - Intro 01:03 - Invention Q&A 06:33 - Trash Begets Trash 37:45 - Untitled Segment 39:58 - Drew's Snack Corner 42:05 - Wrap-Up Fliz: http://bit.ly/2Scehw6 Bird Feeder: http://bit.ly/2txuTEv Lazy Football Chair: http://bit.ly/2S53fsH Check out Tracy's many projects on Twitter: Paper News Out Loud Apotelesma Podcast Wet Hot American Moon Juice Scavengers Hunt Thanks Fr Th Lrcs The Tracy Herself

    Episode 029 - The Gurn of Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 54:09


    Is this fur a fraud? Are you exactly one foot too short to see Foreigner in concert with their new lead singer? Why does this taxi cab smell like bacon? Join Britt, Drew, and our guest host Chip to find out answers to these inane questions and more on this week's episode! 00:49 - Intro 01:45 - Invention Q&A 07:46 - Trash Begets Trash 45:12 - Untitled Segment 48:14 - Drew's Snack Corner 51:37 - Wrap-Up Check out Chip's favorite project at https://minimuseum.com/products.html Listen to our episode about Steve Buscemi's beautiful peepers here: http://bit.ly/buscemized Listen to our episode about the cursed Handerpants here:http://bit.ly/Handerpants

    Episode 028 - The Avatars of Inconvenience

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 48:43


    01:34 - Intro 02:29 - Invention Q&A 08:12 - Trash Begets Trash 33:52 - Untitled Segment 43:28 - Drew's Snack Corner 47:25 - Wrap-Up   Colonel Sanders statue Battle Jacket Museum Julie's YouTube series

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