Todd and Erin

On today's virtual tour of Todd's Classifieds, we introduce you to a man who will either sell you the truck running boards, or you can have them free if you beat him in a game of cornhole. You know, with beanbags? Plus, power shags and uncomfortably accurate light fixtures.

Wash your hands! Good, now was them again. Welcome to "Todd's Classifieds," where "reclaimed barn wood" isn't all that cool and the story behind "bloodstained running shoes, only $40!"

It's insane, once the word out that toilet paper was the "must-have" item of the cold and flu season, every paper good aisle at the grocery store was a ghost town. What else are you stocking up on?

What I found out from our DNA test results, or why I now know my Nana was totally screwing with me. You'll never believe that this sweet, adorable town is one of the five most violent here in Utah. It seems our kid's school is DETERMINED that we're taking our kid to Disneyland, and it seems kinda underhanded! The most intense moments of a rescue from a trailer rig ON FIRE, from the last person you'd expect. Humanity can be awesome.

We've all gone through the classifieds, trying to find a couple of tires or maybe a cd collection. But the true horrors of the classifieds, the seedy underbelly? There's some really weird stuff. Also, we're losing our edge, people! Utah is not the "least sinful state" in the nation. What happened here?

So you've heard about the rumor that NASA claimed the axis of the earth is perfectly positioned so that here in North America, we're balanced so well that a broom will stand on its own? That's ridiculous. Right?

Really? Trying to sell off 13 bags of leaves for $50? Who needs more leaves? Also, the gigantic Snow Supermoon is rising this Saturday, part of the Utah school system is moving to a four days a week class plan, and there's a freaking adorable penguin who travels 5,000 every year for the most wonderful possible reason.

On the Menu today on the Todd and Erin Video Podcast. Ribs in the oven Free cake And rogue Astronomers wearing only chaps

Did you know there's a gigantic list of free goodies and gifts you can get for your birthday? But as always, there's a catch. And the People Who Are In Charge of Creating New Emojis (yes, there's actually an official group) have a crop of new ones coming out, including a laughing/crying face and a ... woolly mammoth?

For people who re-discover a connection to the earth and it's amazing energies, there's so much potential for healing yourself. Here's the science from Laurie Neilson, director of the Living Light School.

Yes, there's an upscale hotel that rents out for "nooners" on Valentine's Day. AND, if you happen to get pregnant from that happy occasion, they invite you back for a free stay every year. Then, view the sweetest Daddy-Daughter date. Also! Create yourself as a luscious, pouting 50s style vixen and get the most beautiful pictures of you, ever. And the two most beautiful words in the English language: free cake.

Oreo sent us a case of their new flavors, including one with so much frosting that biting through it was a challenge. We'll tell you what's disgusting and what was surprisingly tasty. Taylor Swift kicked off the Sundance Film Festival last night with her documentary - we'll turn you into an expert celebrity-spotter on the podcast today. Get that selfie stick ready!

In a relationship, there's always a spender, and a saver. Who's the spender in your house? In mine, he's tried to buy a steel shipping container "because it had a cool robot thing in it." A wonky-looking generator. Three hundred bottles of off-brand perfume. Sixteen rusty dutch ovens. And that was just this week. Have a look...

Go for good enough! Everything doesn't have to be perfect to make this a great holiday, Dr. Julie Hanks is here to teach us how to "shoot for the middle."

There was a huge fuss over the old holiday tune "Baby, It's Cold Outside," claiming it was a sinister homage to sexual harassment. Another group of radio stations is banning the song this year, but maybe the problem isn't the song... it's your point of view. Also! Why glitter is killing the planet, revenge on the porch pirates and the sweetest adoption story of the decade. Seriously.

Ever have one of those tasty culinary experiments that was so yummy you vowed to cook it every week for the rest of your life? We felt that way about the Todd's New Orleans Red Beans & Rice. We'd just been to the Big Easy to hang out with my girlfriend Lynda for St. Patrick's Day and we were missing it already. That was two years ago. He made it again today, and it's just as tasty as I remembered. Plus ... the Todd gives the Elf on the Shelf concept another try. And pigeons in little red cowboy hats. Yes. Cowboy hats.

Here's the hostess gift no one else will think of: scented logs for the fireplace. Not cinnamon, it's ... think of your favorite greasy fast food. And they smell just like it. How to cook a fresh pork leg for Christmas dinner and I don't think the Todd's really getting the idea about how Elf on the Shelf works.

We just received a new taste-test item for the holidays. Join us for the unboxing and the unbridled horror. Ever heard of a "clamdy cane?" How to create a Christmas Tree "grove" with's Todd's easy DIY video.

Dr. Julie Hanks has the one sentence that will stop every argument at the Thanksgiving dinner table - she'll show you how you'll have a peaceful holiday and you will like it! The Todd's made a really impressive Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip that was really tasty - and I hate jalapenos. And meet our Shop Locally Legends, Utah DIY Wedding and Willow & Jae Boutique. (image credit: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommons.wikimedia.org%2Fwiki%2FFile%3A%2522Freedom_From_Want%2522_-_NARA_-_513539.jpg&psig=AOvVaw3CNXxdp2fCIHnlURzrHPuk&ust=1574905261431000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCKjuzsShieYCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAG)

There's a legendary bird... one that strikes fear and awe in the hearts of the Thanksgiving cook. The Turducken. The sublime mixture of turkey, chicken, and duck. And it is unspeakably delicious. Are you ready? The Todd has your step by step guide. Also! Meet our Shop Locally Legends: Whole Life Tea and Basil & Rose Garden and Gifts. They're about to make your gift list soooo much easier. (Image credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffrey...)

Today we taste-test Pringle's "Limited Edition" Roast Turkey flavored chips. I think you can guess the outcome here. Plus! The Todd's most popular video on cooking the Thanksgiving turkey on a grill outside - it gives you room in the over for everything else. And meet our Shop Locally Legends: bean bliss All-Natural Skin Care and Rogiano's Italian Dressing. Support local businesses this holiday!

Who knew Northern White Bean Soup was so tasty? Follow along with the Todd's latest tasty soup offering. Also! Why you should not use the airport charging stations when you're flying during the holidays. And a light-stealing Grinch might have just tanked the cool new Jordanelle holiday light show. (And I was so excited to take the kids to that one...) (image credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffreyww/)

The Todd's obsessed with soups - the minute the thermometer dips below 65 degrees and it's Soup-O-Rama. Today we make his ridiculously tasty Ham and Lentil Soup. Oh, and guess how much a single, humble snow crab just sold for in Japan? Let's just say each bite is gonna cost you $3,600.

So Mercury is in retrograde and your communication with everyone is going to be shot straight to H-E-double hockeysticks. Case in point: getting a letter congratulating you on your pregnancy. And you're not. It's all coming from a Pleasant Grove company. Plus! Super tasty Maple Bacon Pancake bites. Easy enough that Erin can make them, so you know we're talking REALLY simple. (image credit: https://www.maxpixel.net/9th-Month-Belly-Baby-Belly-Pregnancy-Pregnant-361582)

French Onion Soup. Who knew it was freaking delicious? And there's a certain level of drama when you serve it. Also, the subject of droopage. Have a listen...

Todd's Biggest Meat Ever. Yes- the Todd has picked out an alarmingly large cut of meat that could feed half the state. Let's see how it turns out? You might have a new "go-to" holiday dinner.

There's something so creepy about hanging out with Utah's most experienced ghost hunter in a graveyard ... especially when his eyes are looking at something BEHIND you when you're chatting. Tom Carr ("Talking to Yourself in the Dark: a Guide to the Paranormal") tells his most terrifying encounters, his top three spooky spots you should be haunting this weekend and the tools of the trade. (Yes, there really is such a thing as a ghost meter.) And if you're interested, it looks like he might be guiding us on a ghost hunt sometime soon. Who's interested?

Feel like scaring yourself silly this weekend? How handy, then, that we have the Five Spookiest Spots along the Wasatch Front! Lilly Gray's tombstone - Victim of the Beast - to a rock garden where the rocks move and change shape at night.

Do you realize we're in the Turkey Zone? If you don't eat it now, you really can't have it until Thanksgiving. Here's Todd's No-Fail Turkey video. When did Pennywise the Clown become Halloween's most popular costume? I have clown "issues" as it is. Plus, a pretty Halloween wreath with almost zero effort. The low-stakes crafting we've all been looking for.

So Erin's sitting in a bathtub with six kittens and the director of the Utah Humane Society, and it just gets weirder from there. Also, congratulations, Utah! We were just named number one in the nation for something! And The Todd has created an instructional video about it.

Do you ever take a look at something growing in your garden and have no idea what it is? We're in this dilemma and the internet is not helping. There's 200 birds at the West Valley Animal Shelter who need you. Like, right now. And the Salt Lake County Search and Rescue saves the life of a very heavy victim and gets him down the mountain. I am not body-shaming. You'll see what I mean.

#pumpkinspice 1. The Pumpkin Spice taste test! What's not so bad? What was truly horrifying? We'll tell you. 2. There's one thing that 80% of Americans who say they're "really happy" do. And it's so easy! 3. So your dad's King of Sweden, you figure you're getting a pretty excellent inheritance, right? Yeah, no.

1. You and a $100 Target gift card, we'll explain. 2. There's a massive lawsuit against Fortnite for being "deliberately addicting." 3. You think your commute is long? 4. Join Wilderness Todd for fall camping tips. (Image credit: http://bit.ly/2M1yku1) (image credit: http://bit.ly/2M1yku1)

1. Our complete list of every single haunted house, corn maze and pumpkin patch is out for Halloween! Plus, how to make your own Halloween Tree. 2. We'll tell you how you can win a personal meet and greet with "America's Got Talent" Kechi Okwuchi. 3. It's National Taco Day, we'll tell you where to find the best taco in Salt Lake City.

Scariest footage ever of a car slamming into a UHP trooper on the side of the freeway, moving over is not enough, people! The Women of Worth Gala is coming up- your chance to see these amazing women at their best and learn why you're needed as a mentor for the next group. And you will love pitbulls after hearing this story today. (Image credit: https://pixabay.com/users/JussyD-40367/)

Things You Didn't Know You Needed To Know But Apparently You Do: How to avoid getting gored by a bison while minding your own business on Antelope Island. (image credit: https://pixabay.com/users/12019-12019/)

Where are you most likely to get a parking ticket in Salt Lake City. Given that the cheapest ticket is now $38, this is something worth knowing, eh? We've got your hotspots. What's your state's favorite Halloween candy? And who on earth would pick Necco Wafers as a favorite? Plus! Todd's Luscious Bacon-Lobster Chowder and a gorgeous Tell Me Something Good. (image credit: https://pixabay.com/users/pixel1-336525/)

1.Would you like a beer garden in your local grocery store? It's an idea that Smith's is proposing. (What would you call that? SUI? Shopping under the influence?) 2. Our Pinterest-worthy magic wand DYI video. Wingardium Leviosa! 3. You'll never guess who's the new celebrity voice for Alexa. I want the uncensored version. 4. Things you wouldn't think you would have to specifically forbid your police force to do- like sexting while on duty. (image credit:https://pixabay.com/photos/shopping-supermarket-merchandising-1232944/)

So if you're a big fan of going topless, there's a new ruling from the Tenth Circuit Court that impacts Utah and several other states that should make you happy, we'll explain. And we've got a 5-minute Halloween craft that's so freaking adorable that you'll never throw away another corn husk again.

Recycle your old baby seat with Walmart and get a $30 gift card. We have your details. Also... imagine pulling yourself and your little ones out of an unspeakable situation... trapped in a polygamist marriage, an abusive relationship, or simply reeling from a series of life's blows that seem unrecoverable. Them, there's Women of Worth - a charity that turns these women's lives around and gives them the tools to change their lives. My beautiful friend Marie Jess explains Women of Worth. (image credit: https://pixabay.com/users/Free-Photos-242387/)

Mother Nature decided - by making this week alternately on fire and then freezing - that it is time for comfort food. Enjoy the Todd's Tasty Meatballs - it's really one of those things that should be a go-to dinner, right?

Happy Tuesday thoughts... 1. When a Tennessee college heard about a little guy getting bullied for his home-made "spirit" t-shirt, they made his design into an offical team shirt and offered it for sale. It broke the internet. 2. Isn't it sweet when brothers want to spend family time together? In prison? 3. What would it take for you to stand in front of a huge crowd and pronounce, "I am a woman of worth?" This is an amazing story... (image credit: https://pixabay.com/users/Ichigo121212-11728/)

Imagine the glory of the Lifetime Never-ending Pasta Bowl at the Olive Garden... your chance to win one happens tomorrow- we'll give you the details. A lifetime of pasta... I would never leave the restaurant. There's a new "health" trend that is so horrifying that you're going to question America's sanity. Idiot criminal stories that involve a "man-thong" and texting the police station while stoned, hotel "no-no's" you may not be aware of, and the OB/GYN in labor who got up and delivered another woman's baby. That's dedication. Plus! How to win a tasty cake with cream cheese frosting from Nothing Bundt Cakes. Cream cheese frosting...

We're wrapping up the Week of Chocolate 5 pounds heavier, but it's worth it. Today's chocolate masterpiece has caramel, nuts, german chocolate cake, chocolate chips... Thank you, Kim! What's the best way to heal from losing your beloved pet? Adopt a bunch of them. The old, arthritic ones with bad hips that no one wants. Steve Grieg is an angel with a boatload of elderly pets and 800,000 Instagram followers. We'll tell you more. Millennials say their only friends are "work" friends - there's a terrible trend toward loneliness in the younger generation. Become a bacon intern and earn $1,000. And why Pineview Reservior is covered in ugh! Dead fish. (image credit: https://pixabay.com/users/phouavang82-2295636/)

Your husband lost his job. You're battling an auto-immune disease. But worst, your 3 year old is diagnosed with neuroblastoma. And THEN you receive an anonymous letter from a neighbor telling you "Your house is an eyesore and it's affecting the resale value of our hones! Get your ---- together!" What happens next will redeem your faith in humanity. Also today- Zucchini Brownies in honor of the Chocolate Villa's Executive Women's Coaching Retreat.

We've all seen the gender reveal parties that are spiraling out of control, right? The woman who actually created these kinds of parties is begging people to STOP. We'll explain. Say your camping trip got canceled and you're really, really wanting those S'mores. Let us introduce you to Skillet S'mores, made in the comfort of your home- part of Chocolate Week in honor of Chocolate Villa, an amazing executive women's retreat I'm attending in September- and I want you to join me! Also today, the terrifying trend towards "probiotic grooming," which is a nice way of saying not bathing. (Image credit: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&sourc...)

Well, surprise surprise... looks like those rumors of Jon Huntsman Jr. running for governer are true- he just resigned as U.S. Ambassador to Russia. The wonderful women at the Chocolate Villa women's executive retreat are offering up today's luscious addition to the Week of Chocolate- a decadent chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and raspberry puree. We've got the most impossibly expensive place to live in Utah, why McDonald's straws suck (hah! get it? HAH!) and a beach in Florida where the sharks are just waiting for you... mouth open... with big, sharp teeth. (image credit: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiRuInDjO_jAhWmsFQKHWD9BAwQjB16BAgBEAM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maxpixel.net%2FShark-Predator-Ocean-Fish-Sea-Water-White-Sharks-3004153&psig=AOvVaw3c31nM6gTJCTdx6-zZdyUt&ust=1565210191625339)

Welcome to the Week of Chocolate! In honor of Chocolate Villa - our amazing new sponsor - it's all chocolate recipes. (After surviving Zucchini Week, you deserve this.) Today's tastiness is a white chocolate cookie with cranberries and macadamia nuts. Easy-peasy recipe. Also! If you fly a drone over a Utah wildfire and down all the fire aircraft, you should be beaten over the head with said drone. How Metallica saved a hiker from a cougar, broiling steaks on your car's dashboard and epic photos from last night's intense thunderstorm.

Welcome to your guide to the wilderness with your host, Todd! Fishing, camping and stuff to uh... do with animal bones! Imagine opening your package of cute clothes from Forever 21, and because they're a plus size, they've "thoughtfully" included some diet bars for you? Yeah, there's furious women all across America this week, thanks to their "thoughtful" hint. You'll never believe who's ahead in the polls for the Governer's race, and yet even more awesome behavior from Keanu Reeves, because he's... well... Awesome. Plus! A tenant horror story that'll have you locking up the house and hiding in your closet

When is something vandalism and when is it art? People have been leaving little painted rocks and fairy homes in a special spot in the Uinta National Forest. The Forest Service now says this is "desecration" of nature and is tearing up the Fairy Forest. what do you think? There's another diabolical company offering $1,000 and a trip to the Joshua Tree for 3 days if you can unplug and leave all your electronics. Can you do it? Plus, an outrageous story that we think parents might want to know.

Remember that gross grasshopper infestation in Las Vegas? St. George has an infestation that's worse. So much worse that no one wants to get out of their car... Congratulations, Utah! We're number three for dog bites in the country! And you see the flashing red and blues behind you, pull over with sweaty palms and try to figure out what you did wrong, and... let's say this is the worst public relations idea, ever. Plus! Another tasty Zucchini recipe!