Contrivance

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!

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!

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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

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.

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.

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

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

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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

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

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

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