ThinkSink - The Brainstorm Podcast

ThinkSink Classic is back while Meredith and Adam slowly forget about the Uraniums and their time traveling antics. In this episode we develop a blockbuster broadway musical, video games based on vehicular space adaptation, and a book about a kid that wants to write an opera. Join us for a few minutes of escapism!

Tell us the truth, do you hate season 3 as much as we do? Seriously, it's awful. Just terrible. It's okay, we know. But the good news is that like our Christmas tree in June - we're catching a second wind. This week we bring back classic ThinkSink and discuss what we can do for the rest of season 3 instead of that awful Uranus thing. Find out if we redeem ourselves on this week's episode!

We finally meet Fronch and Simon as they travel to 19th century urban Japan where they encounter the floating underworld of Kabuki, jealous Samurai, and the birthplace of modern sushi. Possessed by the ghost of Julia Child, Fronch befriends another spirit who leads the way to an exciting culinary adventures in what will become modern day Tokyo. Find out how much butter she uses on this episode of ThinkSink!

In the last episode we met space thug Kalinga as she gambled her way deep under sea, but what happens when she falls for a hallucinating caveman named Donald? Will she leave the high paleolithic age empty handed, or find a token that is meaningful enough for both Uranus and her heart? Find out on episode 4 of ThinkSink!

In episode 3 we meet Kalinga and Chem as they travel back to the site of one of the most mysterious Bermuda Triangle disappearances of the 20th century. Will Adam accept Meredith's crackpot theory on the true origins of the lost continent of Atlantis? Doesn't sound like him, but find out for sure on this episode of ThinkSink!

Once again, we travel with Boomba and Neptune, this time back to the marketplaces of 1970's Iran. Will Boomba discover the true meaning of friendship during his search for social unrest? Will Neptune find a joy greater than pooping on public statues? Find out on this episode of ThinkSink!

Boomba is sent to Easter Island in order to capture an item of great Earthly significance but ends up in a dramatic race for his life full of shark swims, free climbs and bitch slaps. Listen now and find out what treasures the prisoner has championed for Uranus in it's quest to mack on the Earth! And no, it's not what you think. (Unless you were thinking that it was an egg strapped to his head... in that case yes, it might be what you think.)

In our second Season 3 planning episode, we find out how our prisoners landed themselves in Uranus jail, and who their warden companions will be as they journey through human history. Perhaps with the help of Julia Child's ghost, Uranus will up it's game enough to finally ask Earth to hang out. Listen to ThinkSink now to find out all the things, including where our first time destination will be!

The scene is set, are you ready?? In this preseason mixer, we sort out the details and set the stage for the time traveling tom foolery of Season 3 Thinksink! Find out who your new heroes will be, what they'll be up to, and where they're coming from.

The dark truth of the Four Forks finally comes to light in the final episode of season 2, when the past sends troubling messages to a current and former shop keeper, uniting them in a mission to resolve a forgotten betrayal. Stay tuned for the end notes for a sneak peak at season 3!

A-type Suzanne is in hot water when the manager of her "B" store ups and leaves for an even shittier job as entertainment on a cruise ship. Juggling new staff for what should be a simple task of running a lightbulb store, creative and damaged Dave, fresh from the mines, throws her a few curveballs. I mean, there's a lot going on in this blurb, have a listen for yourself and see!

Episode 11 might be one of our favorites, set in the late night yellow and blue glow of a 24 hour laundromat, where the few regulars rarely cross paths until a hostage situation quickly unites them. It's actually a lot funnier than it sounds... or is it? Yes, it is. Maybe. Tune in to find out - on this week's episode of ThinkSink!

For this special throwback holiday episode of ThinkSink, Adam and Meredith return to the jar and come up with a whole bunch of rando things correlating with the holidays! From using the blackest of black paint for decorations to a serial killer version of the classic Hallmark movies, ThinkSink has your holiday season covered!

Let's face it, Faye kind of sucks. Her stylists are leaving for better salons and she can't figure out why - after all - no one can do a "Nancy Reagan Hair Helmet" quite like her! Will the edgy new talent save her business or just trash the joint in a series of wild parties? Find out on this week's episode of ThinkSink!

Town Print Center boasts a convenient shipping location as well as a highly competent employee handling all of your personal and commercial printing needs. In this humdrum of corporate beige on beige, a few firm kicks to the front are clearly due, and maybe an endless supply of sheet cakes. Maybe these dreams will come true... find out on ThinkSink episode 9!

Richard walks out of his soul sucking 9-5 job with a house plant and iguana and never looks back, but how will his wife feel when she finds out what he does next? Join us and find out on episode 8 of ThinkSink!

ThinkSink gets real this week with sisters Joanna and Lil over at Sisters Guns & Ammo. The duo have been rock solid partners for years, but when their way of life is threatened, how far will they go to protect it? Have a listen to this brain cookie and find out!

Martin Reed is a mild mannered music shop owner whose songs will make anyone weep and melt into a useless puddle. But what happens when a local conspiracy theorist starts to make some wild allegations about him? Find out on episode 6 of ThinkSink!

Poison, blackmail... and murder?! Behind the sunny exterior of the almost-but-not-quite-Parisean bistro - C'est La Vie - the Sorenson family struggles with a terrible and disfiguring trauma as mystery swirls in the air. Join us for episode 5 of ThinkSink, where no one ends up in the deep fryer. Probably. No promises.

A fluke piano accident leaves Greta Hanson in a very unexpected place. How will this typically peaced out yoga instructor handle her new life? If you haven't checked out season 2 yet, give it a try - we won't bite! Because it's audio... and that's not how proprioception works.

Every strip mall has a cell phone store, but we wonder if there's more than meets the eye when driving past this seemingly normal front. What nefarious behaviors take place in the stock room, with only the screen protectors and soon to be activated iPhones watching?

Mr. Chetney leaves the variety story in Robert's capable hands where it's been business as usual for decades - that is - until a mysterious stranger shows up to regularly purchase items in multiples of eleven. Will Robert finally get out of his comfort zone? Find out on this week's episode of ThinkSink, featuring an exclusive appearance by the incomparable @LordAppleBottom!

Karen Everbright runs the stylish consignment shop where hopeful local designers hang their wares next to gently used big industry names, but behind her eccentric and pristine style lies a tangle of deception. No one really knows how she manages to pay her rent, but they do know who to ask for daring millinery ideas.

Hey look, Adam and Meredith are back with season 2 of ThinkSink! Join us every episode as we improvise short stories surrounding the lives of the brave few who work at the strip mall we all love to hate. In this behind the scenes preview, hear how we flesh out the structure for this new installment which only took us 2 years to plan. What a bargain!

Need to get away? ThinkSink is back from vacation, so naturally, Meredith and Adam will be discussing... vacations! Take a pleasure cruise with Captain Ahab and Mr. Grey, a caffeine fueled road trip with Jack Kerouac, and a bunch of other things that don't involve fictional characters whatsoever. Pull up a stool, happy hour starts at noon!

Remember that time we said we were going to brainstorm about pharmaceuticals? Psyche! We totally had you there. Join Meredith and Adam on this week's ThinkSink as we capitalize on the omnipresent popularity of the 2016 Olympic Games and come up with ideas for new events that we'd love to see! We're looking at you 2020!

We didn't actually think we would have to do this, but it's official! Help Adam and Meredith pull out the stinger and suck out the poison with a light hearted take on the devastating state of the American presidential race on this week's ThinkSink!

Who says urban planning is hard? Adam and Meredith do! Especially when we put absurd necessities around the cities we're planning for. Will it be an infrastructure for aliens who have wheels for feet, or a city inspired by impressionist painting? Tune and find out!

If you're tired of the same old tacos and think they could use a bit more hallucinogens or potato or possibly sentience, this week is for you. Join Meredith and Adam as we roll the die and invent some new tacos, many of whom are named Thursday.

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you a high speed action packed ThinkSink that's all about independence day! Adam and Meredith race through random topics, brainstorming everything and anything so long as it has something to do with Murca.

Ever wonder what the houses of the future will look like? Neither did we, until this week's episode! Join Adam and Meredith as they do an improvised walk-through of tomorrow's housing. Spoiler alert: everything produces beer.

Tired of all those failing body parts? Join Meredith and Adam as they come up with body part alternatives that would make RoboCop and the Bionic Woman line up for replacements. If you can't see the cover art board game, you can find it here: http://i.imgur.com/ktDOszF.jpg

Self help and motivational seminars seem to be all the rage over at the hotel convention center near the airport, so ThinkSink decided to get in on the action and made up a few motivational speeches of their own. Join Meredith and Adam as they pump up your passions for whatever it is you think is worth paying a cover charge for.

Move over Marvel and DC! Adam and Meredith have been thinking about comic books and are ready to corner the market with their great, super incredible, KAPOWing ideas. Check out this week's episode of ThinkSink and find out for yourself!

Are you a fan of documentaries but feel that the genre is lacking in ThinkSink absurdity? Then this episode is for you! Adam and Meredith tackle the subject using random draw for inspiration.

What goes on behind those closed doors? We're not really sure, but we have some ideas about it! Join Adam and Meredith as they bumble blindly through the iron gates of secret societies.

This week on ThinkSink, Adam and Meredith discuss ideas for new public transportation options. I don't know about you, but we think the hot air balloon/catapult hybrid is probably what everyone will be taking to work in the future.

It's date night at ThinkSink and there's no reason to choose between dinner or the theater, why not do both? Join Adam and Meredith as we come up with new ideas for this old school standard.

Print isn't dead, it's just... resting! Join Adam and Meredith as we come up with fresh concepts to revitalize the glossy page. One of our favorites is Outdated Media Magazine. What's yours?

Time to roll the dice in Sin City with Adam and Meredith as we come up with ideas for new casinos! Got an idea for an awesome destination? Leave us a comment with your thoughts!

Can't. Hungover. We'll be back tomorrow.

This week, Meredith and Adam brainstorm beyond the quaff and come up with strange and unusual things to do with hair. With trends, clothes, and ways to remember your loved ones, grab a strand and start braiding!

Tired of the same old one-man Hamlet? Join Adam and Meredith as we come up with new ideas for a one person show! Would you like to see a silent standup comedy circus trapeze, or a puppet stage manned by Hank Azaria? How about an Elvis retrospective, told through the eyes of the King? Let us know your ideas for a one man, er, one person show.

Time to get your game on! On this week's ThinkSink, Adam and Meredith come up with ideas for video games - including Sparkle Train - a cutie pie ultra-violent 1st person shooter, and an updated simulator of the game of life. Will you loose authenticity points by using blur filters in your selfies? Or perhaps take a more realistic approach to adulting by choosing the single parent avatar? Score some points and tune in for more!

During this week's brainstorming session, Meredith and Adam have come up with a list of new ~and absurd~ weight loss programs. From the ROY G BIV diet to the Hawaiian WaikiKEY To Success you can get past those plateaus and open your inner beach, but seriously folks, DON'T try this at home. Remember, it's just comedy.

Spring is here and it's time to dust off those hoes! Adam and Meredith brainstorm ideas for garden designs that aren't your typical household veggie patch. Walk through the whale ribbed hoop house on your way to the M.C. Escher hanging gardens, or get psychedelic with fractal design!

ThinkSink gets silly with slang as Meredith and Adam brainstorm new words for some of our favorite things - pedestrians who stop suddenly on the sidewalk to check their phones, terrible bosses, and of course, people who wear pajamas and clip their toenails on planes. Leave a comment with your favorite slang suggestions, and please, pretty please, explain fleek to us, we just don't get it.

We suspect it will involve some sort of black hole caused by the density of his ego.

Join us for a special Friday edition episode, where Adam and Meredith brainstorm ideas for a new sport with guest Catherine Gallagher! Discover the potentials for making a proper cup of tea while spinning on teacups, and contemplate Adam's penchant for smacking people on the head with giant playing cards.

Looking for some thrills and maybe a snow cone? Take a ride with Adam and Meredith as we come up with ideas for theme parks and amusement rides! We have fantasy worlds inspired by the works of Jules Verne, ESPN and more, but maybe you have a better idea? Leave us a comment and let us know!

Sure, we've seen train cars repurposed into diners, homes and even hotels, but maybe there's another way to reuse these nostalgic structures. Join Adam and Meredith as they brainstorm ideas for ways to save these once majestic people & cargo carriers from the scrap heap!