Gettin' Sidetracked

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We've all heard the rumor about Walt Disney being preserved in ice in the hopes that he could be brought back someday. Right? Turns out that would be a terrible idea. Todays episode is all about Cryonics (NOT to be be confused with cryogenics!) Dan wants to talk about what kinds of methods have been used, how much the whole thing is going to set you back and what kind of damage it does to the human body. Let's just say it's bad. You'll have to listen in to find out exactly how bad though. Now, if you'll excuse me, it's getting a  little chilly in here. 

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Have you ever had the sudden and unavoidable urge to eat a four pound bag of grass? How about a door hinge? Haven't you have always wondered what an airplane tastes like? The guys we'll talk about today sure did and oh boy did they act on it. Weird eaters is the soup du jour and David is your maitre de. Join us while he tells us about 3 different men that had the most unusual of appetites. Warning: This episode includes discussion of past animal cruelty so proceed accordingly.  Yeah, some of these guys suck. Don't worry about snacks. We've provided those for you. You like stones. Right?

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On todays episode, Dan and Dave indulge Dusty as he dedicates an entire episode to the works of John Carpenter. Coming hot out of the gate with his sophomore effort, he introduced the world to what would be the template of the modern slasher and an instant horror classic with Halloween. On top of the entertainment world with his next few outings, he discovered quickly that the only way to go from there was down. His career would soon be plagued with box office bombs that would later go on to become recognized as cult classics. Join the guys as we discuss his directing career and why a lot of these films went unappreciated in their time. So what do South Park and John Carpenter's They Live have in common? You'll have to tune in to find out.

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What rights should a squatter have? Should someone be allowed to throw them out on the street? Is the legal system too slow and complicated to ever actually figure it out? Listen in as we carefully avoid these very important questions and instead, mess around for an hour while occasionally touching on them. Dan takes the lead on this one as he walks us through some cool history and interesting stories about the somewhat controversial topic. So what exactly does Uncle Buck have to do with squatter's rights? We don't know but we'll be damned if we didn't try our hardest to come up with an excuse for it.

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Join us today while we chew the fat. And by "chew the fat", I mean bite a chunk out of Evander Holyfields ear. David takes us through the series of events that led to the infamous bite that shook the sports world to its core. Was Evander a notorious head butter? Or did Tyson just know that he was going to lose and wanted to go out with a bang? From Mills Lane to the Fan Man, we go over everything that happened and what the incident meant to the world of boxing. Don't forget to bring a snack, We don't want you getting bitey.

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Take a trip down nostalgia lane with the guys as Dusty goes through some of the most memorable toys from the 80's and 90's. Ever wonder where the term "action figure" came from? Dusty knows, because he's a dork. From Etch-A-Sketch to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and everything in between, we discuss the personal history we have with all of these toys. So grab your Cabbage Patch doll and Super Soaker and join these "adults" while we talk everything toys.

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Remember the solar eclipse back in 2017? It was predicted with such accuracy that you were probably able to get a 10 minute break at work just to risk blinding yourself to see it. That hasn't always been the case, though, and it cheesed off 1500s Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. This gold-nosed, eccentric party animal is responsible for increasing the accuracy with which we observe the night sky, which would invariably lead to many astronomical breakthroughs that we take for granted today. His life is a trip, though, from being kidnapped at age 2 all the way to having a centuries-long murder conspiracy revolving around his death. 

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Have you ever considered that pizza had humble beginnings like most of us, or did you think it started out with perfectly baked dough covered in melty cheese, delicious pizza sauce, and mouthwatering toppings for out of this world flavor combinations? Well, Dan did, but he's an idiot. Dave walks the guys through pizza's origins in 6th century BC all the way through innovations like the classic margherita style pizza and the stuffed crusts of the modern era. 

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Join us as Dusty leads an exploration of the fiery disaster that was Woodstock 99'. With a soundtrack of angry nu-metal, an atmosphere of palpable frustration, and overflowing porta-potties, what could go wrong? Today we discuss how festival-goers channeled their frustration into a full-blown riot, and why we're pretty sure we'll never see another Woodstock again. So grab your giant fur coat and don’t forget your $4 bottle of water!

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We're kicking off our new podcast by going straight to weird. Dan wants to tell Dave and Dusty about the history of insects being used for torture, war, and more. So buckle up and grab your Off!, fly swatter,  your bee-keeping suit, and grab a snack. We think this episode pairs nicely with a glass of milk and a few tablespoons of honey.