The Oddist

Only the possibility of winning 600 million dollars could get John and Alex back together and so with the largest Lotto jackpot looming drinks  are consumed and secrets are revealed. Alex updates John on his life and John continues to expose his underlying obsession with death as well as his hatred of most of  'Merica. No news stories, too much talk of the lottery and a Waiting for Soup that goes on for 20 minutes longer than it should. If you never wanted The Oddist to end, you just might find yourself fading out the volume before the episode is over. Go ahead, just turn down the volume.

How long has it been? No one really knows. Here is a brief little update in which I, John, your host sound terribly sad, at least I sounded sad when I was listening to this recording. Older and none the wiser I crash back into your heart and at the very least hope that this strange interlude finds you doing well and perhaps even sends some holiday cheer your way. Somehow or another we've all just stumbled across The Oddist.

Well the announcement has been made this is one of the 3 final episodes of this season's podcast. Alex and John drink apple pucker and chat about eating silverware and having sex with dogs all while John does funny voices. Hear all of Alex's big news and be fascinated by this total and complete show that even includes a guest interview! That is correct this episode has an interview! John talks with comedians Joel Fragomeni, from JoelRadio.net, and Harry "The Bat outta Hell" Artin. Joel thinks he has figured out why David Carradine died and how Balloon Boy disproves all UFO sightings. Harry just wants to pull the teeth out of a squirrel. After the interview is, of course, Waiting for Soup wherein Alex and John discuss some of the best movies you can watch during this Halloween season. It's a long show clocking in at just over 2 hours but at least we're giving you something to listen to as The Oddist starts to vanish into the ether. Happy Halloween.

Just when you thought the show had vanished into the ether. You were wrong! Although the shows aren't posted as lickity-split as they once were here is a jam-packed 44 minute episode with everything you love. What do you love? Octoberfest, Old People, Sara Jean, Kayne West, laughter and stories. Find out about Sara Jean's love of the "lazy river" and her encounters with cranky old people. Hear SJ sing songs about Father Abraham? The basement is filled with flies and creepy crawlers and if feeding the world means taking more tax money from John...then do it. Soda cans and swords, cheaters wearing signs and a story that lets John and Sara Jean take an imagination trip. If you didn't love The Oddist before, you will now.

John and Alex tried to record a show after they recorded episode 15, thinking that John would get his act together and record episode 16 with Sara Jean. Of course that didn't happen...but it will! So this is this is 17 as 16. Don't expect anything fantastic as it is also the shortest episode of The Oddist ever. Coming in at just over 15 minutes you'll thank whatever deity you might that it is not any longer than that. If you listen to episode 15 and John and Alex sound drunk...wait until you hear this slurring, babbling mess. Although John  thinks it is "Pretty Good!" Hopefully the stories of Kenny Tessel, Fat smugglers and diapers will keep you coming back for the next REAL episode with Sara Jean.

Alcohol is a hell of a thing. John and Alex celebrate The Woodward Dream Cruise by not going to it and getting wasted while recording. Although John reveals the possibility of his becoming a television star if you listen underneath the drunken slurring of his words you find the pain and sadness of acceptance at parental mortality. Alex reviews the movie District 9 and brings us up to date on all the latest news involving glued penises, cat porn, grooming pubic hair, and dead bodies. The truth comes out about John's dating status and during what is sure to be remembered as the worst shot ever consumed on the show, Elijah Craig Whiskey and Apple Pucker, it takes eleven seconds for our hosts to recover. If you don't remember this show after listening to it no one will be mad at you because no one remembers recording it.

There have been many episodes, of The Oddist, that were recorded drunk and they sound drunk. This episode was recorded sober but it sounds like the conversations people have when they are stoned out of their minds. It's good that Douglas Adams is mentioned because John and Sara Jean talk about life, the universe and everything...literally and demons, giant cows, goat kings, helicopter prison escapes and John's baldness. What was Sara Jean in her past life? You'll find out. What is Sara Jean's big announcement? You'll find out. You'll also find out how the movie "Knowing" ends as John tries to save everyone 2 hours by spoiling an already terrible film. None of this show is right or wrong, good or bad because those are human created concepts dude...whoa, that is deep.

Since this is episode 13 The Oddist is officially half over for this season. John and Alex discuss prison penis tattoos, squirrels in shirts, the sex life of "furries", and fist fights. Is John's drinking becoming a problem? How do you get kicked out of a casino? Find out! A silly little episode that is everything you want from The Oddist. This is the perfect background noise for when you are home alone trying to figure out why you are home alone. Someone doesn't make it for the "Waiting for Soup" portion of the show...Alex or John? Place your bets!

This is it! The halfway point of no return! The first meeting of co-hosts! Listen to the excitement of Alex and Sara Jean trying to hold the show together while John slurs words and makes little to no sense. News stories are read, sounds are combined an iPod Nano is given away in the most confusing of manners. The silliest of shows but still containing, what could have been, startling stories of suicide and battery attacks if John would have been coherent enough to string a rational thought together. If you've never experienced someone who is in the "I love you guys" stage of drunkenness then enjoy this laugh packed show.

Sara Jean and John have some fun with the settings on the mixing board while discussing forbidden beats, old graduates and drunk animals. Somehow our hosts solve a mystery while Sara Jean tries to recruit women for a version of "The Dating Game" with John as the prize. John also pulls together an interview! Is he shy? Is he tempered? Well he is Corey Hall comedian, movie reviewer and fellow podcaster...or is he? Corey also admits to peeing his pants because he hates the cold? People should be jealous of John because his "boob" is a "neck". Also, somehow this episode contains a spoiler for the movie "My Sister's Keeper".

As soon as the Jim Beam shots are consumed John and Alex find themselves in a world of fire baths, bra prices and prostitutes. It also seems that Jim Beam is an actual truth serum. Find out if it was John or Alex that kissed a boy and which one of them only had a crush on a boy. Dirty refrigerators and a penis being bitten off are the last hope for humanity as John discusses the time he was dead. Waiting for soup is the usual trainwreck and John didn't know that Alex was "fake" drinking at the bar. Alex believes this show really "tests" the listeners.

Sara Jean returns just in time for her birthday! A perfectly timed and executed show filled with presents, candy, sexy mannequins, and toilet snakes. Find out why John never wants to turn 51 years old and if Sara Jean would ever pull a gun on her sisters. Here are some tips: Don't pee in Old Faithful and if you don't want to be on The Oddist then don't leave a drunk message on our answering machine because we will play it. A concerned letter from a listener creates questions about the show but everything works out because the "happy birthday" song in korean is cute.

What happens when Sara Jean goes on vacation and Alex and John talk serious? Well it only happens for a few minutes but it's here. Then of course it breaks down into the usual tomfoolery and drunken rambling. No guest on this episode but when John and Alex go out for drinks on Cinco de Mayo and come back to record "Waiting for Soup" it is absolutlely ridiculous, like really dumb...funny...but really drunk and dumb.

What was supposed to be a nice short show turned into one of the longest episodes in the history of The Oddist. Alex and John weigh themselves, discuss shopping and what happens when you "break" an erection. For the first time on The Oddist there are two guests, brothers none the less, who review films, talk of tanning and police training and one even admits for the first time he may actually be in a relationship. Check out the extra eight minutes of this show on www.iheartalking.com when people phone the show, as requested, and John messes the whole thing up.

John and Sara Jean discuss John's failure with women, "cults of swingers" and peeing on planes...on people. This show was originally 2 1/2 hours long but John got it down to 78 minutes without losing the conversation about "penis haircuts" and how Piston Richard Hamilton needs Lasik Tongue Surgery. If you want to learn how to win an iPod, call the show, or why John is ultimately a douche-bag this is the show for you!

Once again there is no guest on this episode of The Oddist but that is mearly to make way for the historically epic most totally drunk episode ever. Alex shows up with some news, as per usual, and things get off to a giggly start. John reads an email from a girl who doesn't want to be mentioned on the show and then comes...WAITING FOR SOUP. Waiting for soup is where this show spirals out of control, don't ask what happens because even after listening...you won't know. Pretty much the best episode so far...or the worst.

Since John got drunk and woke up late he missed his chance of doing a guest interview. Sara Jean and John hold the show together with giggles, animal sounds and positivity...as positive as John can get when he isn't taking girls shopping after the bar and burning pizza. You will also bear witness to a first on The Oddist as John's mother calls during the show to remind him that he never calls and is lonely. Heartbreakingly funny.

Alex wakes John up to do the show, read the news and say "Goodonya" John promises to edit out Alex's mistakes and then leaves them in for comedy value. It's a good thing that  interviewee John Davies, publisher of Superbitch Magazine, likes to talk because John is kind of wasted. Listen to Mr. Davies discuss boobs, boobs and guitars...and boobs while Tenney randomly says, "Right." Don't forget to listen to "Waiting for Soup" after the music, so you can hear Alex be horrified by Tenney's night-terrors. A show filled with vulgar language and darkness. ENJOY!

No one ever wanted to hear this much whining about being single, but here you go! Another short show to introduce the listeners to our next co-host Sara Jean. It's a surprise how happy a show can sound even though John is crying through the whole thing. Sara Jean creates a contest, of sorts, to try and get John a date...in the hopes that he will shut up. Find out what happened to, that hero of the everyday working man, Bob Dylan. HINT: He became a rich grumpy old man. A fun show if you can get past the tears of a clown.

I made a choice to not do an interview on this season premiere episode so that the audience could focus on the first of the new co-hosts Alex! News is read, Drinks are drinked and a new mini-segment that Alex calls "Waiting for soup" and I call "the sandwich."  A short little season opener to get everyone warmed up. It gets a little nerdy but that is mostly because John and Alex are nerds. Thanks for listening and welcome back!

A 22 year old girl in the basement with Tenney?! Listeners meet Stephanie. The youngest person to be on the show and the second female to co-host the show. Did Tenney originally offer the position to Stephanie? Was she supposed to go on a date with Tenney? Sparks are consumed, but will sparks fly? Guest Ken discusses the virtues of living in the moment while testing if consumers would be interested in voting for a penis puppet for president. A piss-drinking mole? This show really lives up to the concept of The Oddist. Listen up becuase this is the last show of the first season, we'll be back in March with all new crap!

Wow! There is a bunch of stuff going on in this episode, no wonder it's so late! With Durgan gone Tenney begins the process of trying out a new co-host. Sara Jean, (Guest from Episode Eight) sits in on the news so listen and then send in your comments! Due to Tenney's mom, and her desire to have an apple-shaped son a contest is created! Joe is our guest and he speaks of addiction, fatherhood, teeth and more! Have fun, but you'll never look at a shot glass the same way again.

What happens when John is forced to due the show by himself? Was the Durgle Dog contest Durgan's last show? Never in the history of The Oddist has there been a nerdier interview, Roger and John discuss cats, video games, Star Trek and everything from Jesus Christ Superstar to "Sex-Pizza" Welcome to a new world.

HERE IT IS! The episode you've been waiting for! Held in secret and recorded under strict security. Listen to the sounds of delicious dogs being chomped! Secrets will be revealed and winners will be revered. Tenney and Durgan cook, taste and rate all of the imaginative food-stuffs that were submitted and you can hear it all. Who won? You'll have to listen to find out. A show of epic retardation chock full of crunching and munching, burping and slurping. You'll never want to eat a hot dog again.

Get the scoop on John's date at the Detroit Zoo and Durgan's drunken weekend. News and the usual unusual banter.Bear witness to a first for the show...a female guest! Sara Jean recounts her love of squirrels and beasts but figures out the interview style faster than she should. Future female guests be warned, if you think John is creepy in everyday life imagine what he is like when you're alone in a basement with him...yikes!

Here it is a short and simple show without a guest! Listen to Durgan be tired and John be frustrated with his tiredness. Since Eric couldn't be on the show John searched for three days for someone to interview well that search failed but in the truest sense of entertainment the show pushes on! News and banter fun little jazzy korean pop but the magic really begins about 31 mintues into the show. Time is running out for you to submit your Durgle Dog so send it in today! Watch the volume on this one...it comes in LOUD!

The most accidentily drunk episode ever. Even though the equipment has not yet recovered from Vag Night nothing stops the show. Tenney drinks, Durgan sings and interviewee Matt stumbles through John's mostly incoherent interview. Pour a few drinks, kick back and then try to figure out what Matt and John are laughing at.

People didn't think we'd make it to episode five, well here it is! Even though Tenney and Durgan are almost falling asleep they pack the show with news and chit-chat. The interview with enigmatic Robert blends Bob Woodruff, The Oakland County Childkiller and Felix the cat..."impossible" you say? Listen to the wonder!