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It's our 50th episode! Not going to lie to you all, this one gets a little off the rails. David wants to talk about podcasting and the guys have a hard time staying on topic. I mean, technically it IS a podcast so there's that. From the interesting relationship between Patrick Mahomes and Henry Winkler to what kind of a world we would live in had a certain celebrity died at a certain time, this one covers a lot. What's so special about the Slap Chop? What exactly was Doc Ottis and why was it so bad? Will Dusty actually be replaced by a house plant? Tune in to find out on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked.

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Did you know that it's illegal to take stuff from a store and not pay for it? Weird, right? In all seriousness, there are some strange laws on the books and Dan wants to explore some of the stranger ones this week. Find out what vegetable must bounce to be sold in a certain state, which state requires any bar selling beer to also have a fresh pot of soup at the ready and why it's a bad idea to push a moose out of an airplane. We weren't kidding when we said they were weird. All of this and more on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked. 

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You don't need to wait for "the not too distant future". You can download this episode now! This week, Dusty wants to tell the guys about one of his favorite shows of all time.  Imagine you're watching a terrible movie BUT you are joined by some of the funniest people you've ever met and they're cracking jokes to get you through it. That's basically the whole idea behind Mystery Science Theater 3000. From it's low budget beginning all the way back in 1988 to the latest crowdfunded season that Dusty helped pay for, he'll go over a little history and some of his favorite episodes of this long running cult show. Let's hop on board the Satellite of Love (yes, that is really the name) and see what all of the fuss is about. Uh oh. We got movie sign!

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Batter up! It's David's turn today and he wants to take us out to the old ballgame. America's pastime is the topic of discussion for this week. From some of the guys favorite baseball movies to their favorite players and pretty much everything in between, join the guys while they discuss everything baseball. So buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks. I don't care if I ever get back......But seriously, when are we going home? I have to work in the morning. 

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It seems like people own patents for everything these days. Things like your trusty mustache guard. Or even the stoverator alarm clock (name pending). Never heard of them? Neither had the guys but Dan is here to enlighten them on these as well as some other absolutely absurd patents that actually exist. From a device that spins a baby out of a woman to one that helps you breathe through a toilet, join the guys as they give their unique perspectives on some of these devices. Got an invention? Send it to us and we'll let you know if it's good or not. On an unrelated note, do you know how to get a hold of the patent office?

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On a podcast, no one can hear you laugh. Except for these idiots. They laugh at themselves all the time. Celebrating it's 45th anniversary this year, Dusty thought it would be a good idea to talk about all of the Alien movies. Hear why David has seen Aliens more than the original, what Dan knows about the "Tea Lady incident" and how much stupid stuff Dusty remembers from watching these movies too many times. From the 1975 original all the way up to Alien: Covenant, the guys will give their thoughts on all of the entries in the ongoing series so far. So join the guys as they talk about all things Alien on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked!

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I'll take three wise asses for 500, please. Todays episode is all about Game Shows! David has a bone to pick with Deal or No Deal and he decided to run with it. Join the guys while they discuss what they like or don't like about the genre of television that has lasted since the invention of the medium itself. Did you know that Drew Carrey has hosted The Price Is Right for almost 20 years? We sure didn't. What other interesting facts can the guys manage to come up? Buy a vowel, jump in the Cash Cab and prepare to enter Hell's Kitchen to find out on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked!

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When's the last time you had a Butterfinger BB? Maybe chased it down with some Snapple Elements? Or maybe some Pepsi Blue? All of these and more are on Dan's list of discontinued foods he brought with him today. Join the guys as they reminisce about some and celebrate the demise of others. We're looking at you Pepsi Blue. What happened to Creamsavers? Why did they stop making Sour Altoids? Sit back and relax while the guys try to figure some of these out. We are about to make you hungry and sad all at the same time. It's the least we can do.

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"See the 3 way at Sacrifice, you got a 33 1/3 chance of winning, but I, I got a 66 and 2/3 chance of winning because Kurt Angle KNOWS he can't beat me and he's not even gonna try! So Samoa Joe, you take your 33 1/3 chance, minus my 25% chance and you got 8 1/3 chance of winning at Sacrifice. But you take my 75% chance of winning, if we was to go one on one, and then add 66 2/3%, I got 141 2/3% chance of winning at Sacrifice. See Joe, the numbers don't lie, and they spell disaster for you at Sacrifice"
-Scott Steiner (professional wrestler)
 Coming hot off the heels of Wrestlemania, Dusty wants to talk about wrestling. Early childhood memories of cheering on Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior, watching the creation and rise of the Attitude Era and going to live events to see it all in person. If you smell what the Gettin' Sidetracked boys are cooking, lace up your boots and get ready to join the guys for some wrasslin'. Have you ever taken a power bomb before? You'll be fine.

YEAH!

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A score can absolutely make or break a film. Want an example? Imagine the opening credits of Star Wars. Now imagine it with "Kiss From A Rose" by Seal playing instead of the iconic theme by John Williams. Not quite the same impact. Is it? David wants to talk about some of the most famous composers that chat gpt told him he should talk about. From The Lord of The Rings to Psycho and everything in between, the guys will cover some of their personal favorites. So put on some headphones and really pay close attention. David and Dusty do some of their best humming work to date. Let's talk about film scores!