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Don't you just hate it when you have a great idea only for someone to come along and take all the credit? These people went through that and in most cases, so much more. Dan was thinking about lasers (it looks so much cooler with a "z") and their origin. Turns out, the idea was stolen from someone. That got him thinking some more. What other inventions might have been stolen? Monopoly? The television? Intermittent windshield wipers? Well........yeah. Literally all of those things. Dan wants to talk about how all this could have happened. The stories behind these and so much more shenanigans on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked!

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Basketball fans....are you ready?! Cause David sure is and he wants to talk about it! A new era is about to start in K State basketball and the guys want to talk about the non conference teams they play this year. Not your usual Big 12 lot but the teams like Seton Hall, Gonzaga and Wichita State. What kind of notable alumni does Montana have to boast about? What about California State University Northridge? Is Creighton any good this year? How many kids actually go to Cambell in Buies Creek, North Carolina and why is the lady that works at the corner store so damn grumpy? All of this, some Halloween construction and a whole heck of a lot more on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked.

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1,2, the podcast boyz are coming for you! It's time for Dusty's turn at his spooky season episode for 2026 and to celebrate, he decided to round out "The Big 3" of modern horror icons. Freddy Krueger has been a mainstay of pop culture ever since his debut in 1984. Since then, he's become almost as recognizable around the world as Mickey Mouse. The razor glove,  striped sweater wearing dream demon has had his ups and downs but Dusty loves them all anyway. Join the guys as they talk about the entire franchise as fast as Dusty can get through them. From the terrifying original to the goofy Freddy's Dead and even the Robert Englund missing remake, we cover just about all of them. All of this plus a whole heck of a lot more on this weeks Gettin' Sidetracked! So turn out the lights and get comfy but whatever you do, don't fall asleep.

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Sure. We've all heard about The Donner Party (David Wants to Talk About The Donner Party) and Doomsday Cults (Dan Wants to Talk About The Apocalypse) and even some Kansas ghost stories (Dusty Wants to Talk About Ghosts) but what about some lesser known horrors? How well do you know the story of H.H. Holmes? Or what about a meteor that leveled millions of trees yet could not be found? Why don't you try on some creepy twins that spent time in a mental institution to boot? All of these lesser known horrors along with a Ninja Turtles birthday party, Halloween: The Game killing our own David Garcia and stresses about this years Halloween decorations on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked!

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Hold on to your backwards Yankees cap and get ready for a ride through Nu Metal nostalgia. On this week's episode, David wants to talk about a brief history of the genre but mostly just a love letter to some of its best. From Rage Against The Machine and Korn to Deftones and P.O.D. Also, Dusty talks a little crap about Mr. Big and Dan celebrated a milestone. All of this and a whole heck of a lot more on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked.

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Infomercials, compilation CD's, gym equipment that will make you look like Chuck Norris. Back in the day, TV was where you could find anything and everything to make your life easier. If it actually worked, that is. This week Dusty wants to talk about some of those products and some fond (or in some cases NOT so fond) memories of them. With bangers like the Snuggie, The George Foreman Grill and Proactiv' competing against duds like Blow Pens, the Slap Chop and those little footballs that glow in the dark. All of this plus catching up on some real football, The Kansas State Fair and a whole lot more on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked!

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Dan wanted to get a little bit saucy this week and bring up a topic that arguably all three guys have very mixed feelings on. Yeah, we want the government and police to be held accountable when it comes to our rights but do ya have to be such a jerk about it? In all seriousness, some of these people out here are doing the good work and fighting the good fight. These aren't the kind of people we're talking about. From following a woman and her child home in an attempt to illicit a response from police to pepper spraying a guy while he sits in his car, Dan wants to talk about some of the bad apples. So join the guys as they tiptoe their way through this minefield, all while making asses out of themselves along the way. All of that and much more on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked.

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It's time to start stretching so you don't hurt yourself doing your best Wabash Cannonball. The upcoming football season is almost upon us and David wants to talk about it. Join the guys this week as they go over the schedule for Kansas State this year including some notable alumni. Spoiler warning, it's not all that notable. From the opener against Nicholls to the end of the regular season versus Iowa State, the guys will go over them all. Even if you're not a sports fan, we're pretty sure you'll have a good time goofing around with the guys as they joke their way through the season. So join us for some tailgating. It's BYOB though so don't come empty handed to this weeks Gettin' Sidetracked!

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Dusty went to a Horror convention this last weekend so of course it's what is on his mind this week. Specifically he wants to highlight some of his favorite "Final Girls". From the old school picks like Sally Hardesty and Laurie Strode to some of the modern day highlights like Sienna Shaw. Covering most of the big franchises, these women all share a few things in common. Mainly that they kick ass! All of this plus some stories from Crypticon, a surprise birthday party for a stuffed pig and why cats think they're too good to use a robot litter box. Join us for some fun and see if you can survive!

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A summer night out at the ballgame. It doesn't get more American than that. Unless you add an explosion of disco records and a subsequent riot. Dan wants to talk about a night in Chicago in the late 70's. The White Sox were hosting the Tigers for a double header and a little radio station called The Loop decided to do a promotion hosted by their new shock jock morning dj's. The theme? Disco sucks. A few more bad decisions later and voila! Riot time. Join the guys as they talk about what went down on the fateful night known as Disco Demolition Night. All of this and a whole lot more on this week's Gettin' Sidetracked!