The saga of the Seborga shambassy.

In today's edition of Odd News PAC, we're inviting you along on a wild trip to some countries that are certainly off the beaten path. Sit back and learn about exotic places like Seborga, Ladonia, and Westartica. You'll think they sound too good to be true. But don't tell that to their ambassadors. In fact, they'll insist there's something for everyone in their tiny countries. Get ready to discover the bizarre world of micronations and an ambitious individual who built an entire business around them.

Oh. Did we mention the story involves a new song by Clinton? Well, it does!

Plus more classic comedy from the vault!

Then, we carry on with our Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast (PAC) series. Continuing through our 20 years of shows, we've found a great clip for you today. Get ready to revisit a hilarious moment from January 2006. You'll be introduced to Clinton's very expensive, very high-tech new digital camera, the Specular MS-B4500. And it turns out this camera has more than just a lens. It seems to have a mind of its own! You'll laugh as Clinton tries to navigate voice prompts, change annoying settings, and simply take a picture with this gabby gadget.

So, buckle up for a journey into the ridiculous, from international intrigue to inanimate objects with attitude. It's all waiting for you in the latest comedy4cast episode.

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Ancient bottle, unexpected message, modern laughs!

Get ready for another dose of the delightfully bizarre! In this edition of our month-long Odd News PAC series, we bring you a true story that proves reality is often stranger, and far funnier, than fiction. Imagine this – a faded glass bottle washes ashore, containing a message that could easily be from days long past. What secrets does it hold? A desperate plea? A historical revelation? Or something far more unexpectedly hilarious? Researchers are about to find out.

Listen to "Bottle With A Message" to discover the surprising truth behind this curious find. Let's just say it involves a well-known spirit. And not the ghostly kind. Oh, and if you know your 1990's dance crazes, that might be a big help. This is one comedic unraveling you won't want to miss!

Plus, we continue to celebrate 20 years of comedy4cast. In this episode, our Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast (PAC) clip was first released in October of 2005. This one will transport you to a retro-futuristic world. Have you ever wondered what "tomorrow" looked like from a 1950s perspective? Prepare for a wonderfully misguided, incredibly funny journey through antiquated predictions of work, school, and even movie nights!

Don't just read about it, hear all the laughs and ridiculous details. Click play now on "Bottle With A Message" – your ears will thank you!

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A family takes pizza parties to the next level!

It's August! And, once again we're diving deep into the Dog Days of Podcasting. Yup, comedy4cast is bringing you a daily dose of delightful strangeness with our Odd News PAC series! PAC? That's right. We're celebrating the Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast (that's PAC for short!). Each episode of Odd News PAC will feature a bizarre-but-true odd news story, followed by a hilarious classic clip from from the 20-year archive of your scripted comedy podcast .

Building your own Pizza Hut

In today's edition, we're serving up a slice of pure nostalgia. This story will make you long for those glory days of pizza parlors! We head to London, Kentucky, to meet the Hubbard family. They've done what many of us only dream of: built their very own, incredibly authentic retro Pizza Hut in their garage! It's a heartwarming and wonderfully wacky tale of reliving simpler times, proving that some dreams are worth driving five hours for (just ask Chris about that pizza delivery car topper!).

Upgrading that old Commodore 64

But wait, there's more! After you've had your fill of pizza parlors nostalgia, prepare for a trip even further back in time with a classic comedy4cast clip from August 27, 2005. In this vintage gem, you'll hear Clinton and his family, navigate the confusing world of early 2000s computer upgrades.

Listen now and get your daily dose of laughs!

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Prepare for a wild ride through the Summer movie season!

Welcome back, comedy4cast faithful! Grab your snacks and prepare for a 2025 Summer movie experience unlike any other... as interpreted by our very own Danny Hillcrest!

In this episode, Danny takes center stage, much to the dismay of Buzz "Scoop" Crackerjack Thomas. For two decades, you've known Danny for his boundless enthusiasm and, shall we say, unconventional approach to... well, everything. When it comes to movies, Danny's "reviews" are less about critical analysis and more about Danny making wild assumptions. He freely admits his insights come from trailers and random internet comments. This lead to his now-legendary "non-clip clips" which are audio snippets hilariously disconnected from anything in the actual films.

Buzz, ever the professional, attempts to maintain order, but as you know, that's often a losing battle when Danny's around. Their dynamic is a cornerstone of comedy4cast, offering a delightful clash between chaos and journalistic integrity.

In this Danny turn his unique lens on three major summer releases, "28 Years Later", "Superman", and "Fantastic Four: First Steps." 

In his "28 Years Later" preview, Danny goes down a truly unexpected rabbit hole, proving that even a zombie apocalypse can't escape his imaginative (and utterly misinformed) grasp.

According to Danny, the Man of Steel faces his greatest challenge yet in "Superman". But it's a threat we're not sure even James Gunn could have seen coming.

And Danny introduces us to the iconic Marvel team that stars in "Fantastic Four: First Steps". Kind of. 

Listen in as Danny Hillcrest once again proves that when it comes to movies, what you think you know is far less entertaining than what Danny imagines.

In this episode, the roles of Tam and Sue Storm are played by Bonnie Kenerdine, and the roles of The Editor and Conspiracy Guy are played by Scott Morris, of the Disney, Indiana podcast, located at disneyindiana.com.

And don't forget to consider supporting comedy4cast by becoming a Patreon patron. You can become a patron for as little as $2 a month. Or you can use one of the links on our website to buy comedy4cast a cup of coffee to help fuel the show.

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Murder's on the menu for Detective Haartte.

Hold onto your fedora! Detective Haartte is back with another true crime tale meant to test your sleuthing skills.

It all begins as a routine investigation. But you know how HaartteStoppers work, right? Things quickly spirals into a whirlwind of peculiar details, questionable alibis, and, in this case, even a well-trained pet. Just stay focused. Remember your training. From strange home furnishings to unusual beverages, every piece of evidence gives you a chance to showcase peak private detective skills. The question is, can you crack this case? Or will you just crack up hearing about it?

Let's face it, Detective Haartte is brilliant. After all, he tells us so all the time.. But this is your chance to shine and prove you have the right stuff! You've got this. Just one word of warning. Avoid butting heads with Haartte's his long-suffering police department nemesis, Sgt. Wilkins. Do that, and you'll be fine.

Listen to this hilarious mystery now. It'll keep you guessing...and laughing. 

comedy4cast serves up scripted comedy in every episode. It's like those old-time radio shows..but with a comedy podcast twist! And we've been doing it for 20 years.

Listen right here! Or, even better, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

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Giles faces a technological terror...with a familiar voice!

What happens when Giles tries to embrace artificial intelligence?  Let's just say his vision of a smooth, automated front desk experience doesn't quite pan out. Between an AI with a mind of its own (not to mention a voice that sounds suspiciously familiar) and the arrival of a certain enthusiastic resident, things go sideways in the most hilarious way possible.

Can Giles get the kiosk working? Can AI make any sense out of the new information it is getting? And how does Miss Falmacher figure into all of this? Listen now to find out in an episode that proves sometimes the best technology is no technology at all (especially when Danny Hillcrest is around).

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New Year, New Laughs with Derrick and Rory

It's time to take another wild ride into the wonderfully weird world of Derrick and Rory. The two best friends visit the comedy4cast podcast studio and sit down to talk about the start of a new year. In no time at all they've switch gears to discuss everything from office furniture and lunch options to great on-the-go snacks and book deals. Rory even experiments with ASMR (with questionable results). Relatable? Perhaps. Absurd?  You bet! If you're a fan of clever wordplay, this is the episode for you. So grab your headphones, settle in, and prepare for a dose of pure, unadulterated fun.

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Odd News we simply did not have the time to cover.

On the last episode of Odd News+ for 2024, we talk about stories that we didn't talk about.

Every year there are are more odd news stories than we can fit into 31 days of shows. But that's all the time we have during the Dog Days of Podcasting. So, as we have done in years past, we're taking time in this last episode to give you some idea of what other odd news was out there begging to be covered.  

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Sweden loves this particular pizza pairing.

In the penultimate episode of Odd News+ for 2024, we travel to Sweden and bite into a strange pizza combination. Plus, your daily horoscope and a new attempt to compare apples and oranges.

We've covered some strange pizza stories, but perhaps none so strange as what Sweden has done to the traditional pizza pie.

If you're a Scorpio, today's daily horoscope is all about you!

We've tried to compare apples and oranges before. But, this time, we're sending out lab mice to investigate this eternal conundrum.

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A new challenge for a classic hair style.

In this edition of Odd New+, we find a competition that tries to find the perfect hairstyle. Plus, the next generation of whole-body sprays and a unique way to avoid embarrassment this year when regifting presents.

Mullets aren't just for partying. Or business. Find out how one competition seeks to fine the best of the best in hair helmets.

If you're current whole-body spray doesn't do enough to make you the talk of the town, this new product is for you!

A new service hopes to end regifting problems in the most complicated way possible.

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