Odd Dad Out

As usual, I'm generally tired. This week though I have a better than normal reason. I've got a jam packed news segment ranging from camel botox to "emotional support peacocks." A couple stories throw me into kind of mini rants including the "Jackass Of The Week." This week's featured podcast comes from the host of a previously featured show. It's the return of Darel "Big D" Smith and his wife, Cindy, with Smoke and Mirrors.

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Woman Gets Death Threats For Wanting Breast Reduction
A 20 year old woman from Scotland has been receiving death threats after starting a GoFundMe to pay for breast reduction surgery. She suffers from a rare bone disease with symptoms similar to arthritis which is only compounded by her size 32K breasts.

-Camel Beauty Pageant Bans Botox
Nearly a dozen camels were disqualified from this year's "camel beauty contest" in Saudi Arabia when their handlers used Botox to improve their appearance.

-NYC Bar Bans Kardashian Speak
The Continental Bar, in Manhattan, has posted a sign stating that it will kick you out for using the word "literally." "Literally" has practically become a catchphrase for the entire Kardashian clan.

-Nutella Sale Sparks Riots In France
When French supermarket chain Intermarche put Nutella spread on sale at 70% off, the rush to get some turned chaotic. Some locations reported crowds shoving each other and breaking things trying to get as much of the chocolate hazelnut spread as possible. In some cases police had to help dissipate the crowds.

-Seized Yacht Accidentally Sold With Cocaine Still Inside.
A yacht seized with over 800 kilograms of cocaine on board was auctioned off with some of the drugs still inside. When the new owner cleaned out his recent purchase, he found another kilo of cocaine still on board. He promptly turned it over to authorities.

-"Emotional Support Peacock" Not Allowed On Flight
A woman who tried to board a United Airlines flight with her "emotional support peacock" was denied by airline officials. The airline said the bird did not meet size and weight requirements for service animals. They had actually told her this 3 times before she arrived at the airport.


-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

-Parents Trying To Cure Autism With Bleach
There is a religious group found in both California and spreading recently into the UK that encourages using bleach to "cure" children of autism. The group believe that the disorder is caused by pathogens that will be killed by the HIGHLY TOXIC CHEMICAL.


-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Smoke and Mirrors
https://smokeandmirrorspod.weebly.com/

"Smoke and Mirrors is a podcast that dives deep into the world of the paranormal, the unusual, and the unexplained to separate the facts from the fiction."

If you want to send me your Karen and Ellen clips for next week's show, email them to: [email protected]

-Promos And Shout-Outs-

Varmints
The Story Behind
Now That I'm Older
Mike Jolitz Show

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This week I'm following up on my tales of jury duty from the last show, and I share a little about my weekend experience in the snow. The news ranges from a cheating marathon runner and abusive doctor, to "unnatural" cow sex." Of course I have to rant about the Tide Pods thing. And In Recommended Listening, we're having fun in the car with "I Shake My Head w/ Lisa and Sam."

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Good news everyone! I've got jury duty this week! And it's not the first time either. Somehow the news took me on a strange trip through China. Even the Jackass of the Week goes there with a guy who thinks tofu is only for vegans. Then I lighten things up and learn something as I'm joined by a couple very special guests to talk about this week's featured podcast: Varmints.

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Honk Kong Man Makes Tiny Houses From Concrete Pipes
An architect in Honk Kong, one of the most populous cities in the world, has created a tiny house from old concrete water pipes. The 8 foot diameter pipes make for 1000 square feet of living space including mini fridge, shower, and convertible bench/ bed. Too bad they're illegal in Hong Kong.



-Chinese Dress Seller Models Products Himself
A Chinese man, who sells dresses on Aliexpress, has gone viral for posting images of himself modeling his products.




-Woman Finds Out Her "Boyfriend" Is A Woman
After her live-in boyfriend of over a year mysteriously disappeared, a Chinese woman discovered that "he" was in fact a woman in disguise. She is now looking into taking legal action against her ex- and his/her parents after having spent over 300,00 yuan on him/her and feeling scammed.

-Chinese App offers "Designated Drinker" Service For Businessmen
In China heavy drinking is a major part of negotiating a business deal. One service offers not only designated drivers to get the men and their cars home safely, but also a designated drinker service to do the drinking for them.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Vegan Blasts Girl's Tofu Recipe For Appropriation
An unnamed vegan began ranting at a girl online after complimenting her on her tofu recipe, because he found out she wasn't also vegan. The ranter raged at the young lady claiming that tofu is for vegans and that her eating it is appropriating it to be hip. (Spoilers- It's not. It was invented by the Chinese.)


-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Varmints!
http://www.blazingcariboustudios.com/shows/varmints/

"The Varmints podcast is an education/comedy podcast that's all about animals! And who better to teach you than two nerds named Paul and Donna? They aren't exactly animal experts. More like animal enthusiasts. Anyway, every week they do a whole bunch of research to educate themselves and you the listener on all things that creep, crawl, slither, fly, hop and swim on this planet one animal at a time. It's just like one of those fancy nature documentaries on PBS except without David Attenborough. Or any kind of expertise. Or fancy, polished production values by viewers like you. They might make tote bags someday, though."

-Promos And Shout-Outs-

Couch Potato Files
The Story Behind
Gareth's Random Ramblings
PreRecorded Live

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The boys are back in school, it's back to normal around the house, and I just keep doing things that demonstrate that I'm not always that bright. I've got a packed news week including frozen animals, hippie water, and things being found in bodies that just shouldn't be there. With all that variety of twisted stuff, this week's Recommended Listening feature goes to "Twisted Philly."

-WEIRD NEWS-


-It's Too Cold Out For Penguins In Calgary
The Calgary Zoo has had to bring their flock of King penguins indoors because the extreme weather conditions may be too cold for the birds. You read that right. It's too cold in Canada for penguins.

-Frozen Iguanas Are Dropping Out Of Trees In Florida
The recent deep freeze along the east coast of the US has caused many reptiles to "freeze" and become paralyzed. People have reported frozen iguanas falling out of trees seeming to be dead. They're not. It's just too cold.

-"Raw Water" Is A Thing, And It's Dangerous
The newest food fad coming out of California is what they're calling Raw Water." That would be, unfiltered, untreated, spring water, which costs as much as $15 a gallon. Never mind that water shouldn't cost that much. Untreated water, even from a natural spring, can be full of bacteria, and it eventually turns green from the spores and bacteria that live in it.

-Court Orders Man To Pay Mom $1 Million For Raising Him
A Taiwanese dentist was sued by his mother for failing to honor a contract he signed agreeing to pay her back for the costs of his upbringing and education. His mother, afraid her two sons, who she raised by herself, wouldn't take care of her in her old age, made both him and his brother sign a contract agreeing to give them part of their profits as dentists until they paid back the $1.7 Million it cost to raise them and put them through dental school.

-Woman's Crohn's Disease Turns Out To Be Ketchup Packet
A British woman spent 6 years being treated for what doctors believed to be Crohn's disease with no improvement. Surgeons discovered a Heinz ketchup packet lodged in her intestines that appears to have mimicked the symptoms of Crohn's disease, including bloating and abdominal pain.

-Inmate Loses Appeal Claiming Drugs Found In His Buttocks Weren't His
During a strip search, a Pennsylvania inmate was found to have a balloon containing synthetic marijuana in his rectum. After the court added another 3-6 years to his sentence for possession of an illegal substance, he appealed the sentence claiming that the drugs weren't his. He lost.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

-Logan Paul and the Suicide Forest
YouTuber (idiot) Logan Paul and his crew, while shooting footage for his channel in Japan's "Suicide Forest," stumbled across the deceased body of a man hanging in the forest. Rather than stop filming (like decent people), they continued filming and turned it all into just another video for his YouTube channel, even as far as asking for likes at the end. After public pressure, he later took the video down and issued an apology, but even his apology video had ads running so that he could make money from it.


-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

-Twisted Philly
http://twistedphilly.com/

"There's more mischief, mayhem and nefarious goings on in the city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection than Billy Penn could have ever imagined. Twisted Philly features stories from Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania at large, including true crime, history and hauntings, legends plus some of the coolest and creepiest places to visit. Who knows what I'll get up to in the twisted city of Philly."

-Promos And Shout-Outs-

#PodernFamily
The Unwritable Rant
The Story Behind
Mike Jolitz Show
Podcasts We Listen To
Southern Grimoire
Podern Love Convention

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Happy New Year! This week's news shows that just because the year is new, doesn't mean that the stupidity has changed one bit. I've got an ignorant burglar, an idiotic driver, a bunch of people who just didn't get a joke, and even more stupidity. Plus I rattle on about New Year's and my birthday and all the little side tangents that those take me to. In Recommended Listening I've got something a little spooky, a little creepy, and a whole lot of silly with "The Unseen Hour."

-WEIRD NEWS-

-Polar Plunge Postponed Due To Cold Weather
The annual Polar Plunge in Hyannis, Massachusetts has been postponed because it's just too cold to watch. The weather forecast predicted a wind chill below zero degrees. Although it may be ok for the plungers, it's not so great for the spectators.

-Lawyer Calls Client's Actions a "Crime Of Stupidity"
A Pennsylvania man plead guilty to burglary charges after cutting a hole between his and his neighbors basements and stealing about $200 in quarters. His lawyer called it a "crime of stupidity," because he couldn't imagine his client could really think he'd get away with something like that.

-Oregonians Freaking Out For Having To Pump Their Own Gas
A new law went in to effect Jan. 1st that made it legal for people in smaller counties in Oregon to pump their own gas. Some Oregon residents have filed complaints ranging from not wanting to smell like gasoline, to fear of catching fire or blowing up, or simply that they don't actually know how to fill up their own gas tank.

-People Complained To Amazon Because They Didn't Know Rose Parade Coverage Was A Joke
Amazon Prime aired live coverage of the 2018 Rose Parade. The twist is that it was put on by Funny or Die and hosted by Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon playing fake broadcasters Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan. Amazon was flooded with complaints and negative reviews from people who didn't recognize the comedians or figure out that the entire thing was a parody.


-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

-Car Gets Stuck In Queens Quay Tunnel
Around 4am on New Year's Eve, Toronto police were called about a Ford SUV found abandoned in the Queens Quay Streetcar tunnel. The license plates and all personal items had been removed from the vehicle. There have been over 20 other incidents like this since 2014, even though they city has added extra lights, signage, and rumble strips to deter drivers.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

The Unseen Hour
https://www.unseenhour.com/
"Stories of the mysterious, the horrifying and the absurd. Performed live by 3 actors in 10 roles, in the style of old time radio drama. With special guests every episode."


-Promos And Shout-Outs-

#PodernFamily
Podcasts We Listen To
The Boondoggle
Second Press Podcast
The Story Behind
Sunshine And Powercuts

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This week I'm breaking format completely. No news, no Jackass Of The Week, no Recommended Listening. I'm going old school for the last show of the year and just vamping. I get into my returning to work while healing from my rib injuries, what we did for our Yule holiday, checking out Christmas lights, trying to go shopping on Christmas Day, and what I want to do with the show for next year.



In 2018 I would like to start using the Recommended Listening segment to feature podcast submissions from listeners. I can only suggest so many shows personally, and I want to hear what you are listening to. Send me you recommendations/ reviews either written or in audio form to [email protected]. I am turning the segment over to you, dear listener. As a bonus, if you submit a feature to me for the show, I will put all of those together and draw one out to win some Odd Dad Out Swag.


Happy New Year! I hope to see you in 2018. Thank You and Goodnight...

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Since Christmas is coming up next week, and the news has a serendipitous way of picking my show themes, this week I'm talking all about Christmas. Around Our house we don't exactly do "Christmas." We celebrate Yule, which is the holiday that most Christmas traditions originate from. The news brings tales of twisted stuffing, Christmas eyebrows, tiny cows and more. In place of a regular "Recommended Listening" segment, I'm serving up a list of slightly twisted holiday episodes from some of my favorite podcasts.

-HOLIDAY LISTENING-

Couch Potato Files
Twisted Philly
Hysteria 51
The Countdown Movie and TV Review
I Shake My Head w/ Lisa and Sam
Poplar Cove
Gareth's Random Ramblings

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I'm back, and not dead! I've got the whole long WTF story of my illness and injury that led to my hiatus. This week it's all about the "fake" news. I've got fake snow, fake cats, and even fake parents. This week's "Jackass of the Week" goes to a woman with a bedbug problem. Finally, in "Recommended Listening" I've got one of my new creepy favorites, it's Southern Grimoire.

-Promos And Shout-Outs-

Couch Potato Files
Mike Jolitz Show
Countdown Movie and TV Review
Podcasts We Listen To

Sunshine and Power Cuts
The Story Behind
More Gooder Than

*Full show notes and links at http://bit.ly/ODO84

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Backstory time! Since the last episode, Adam has gone through a wave of illness and injury that has lasted for over a month.
 What started as a flu that the whole house had, turned into a sinus infection. After a wave of antibiotics and prednisone, the infection was gone but the cough had gotten worse. A stabbing side pain led to a trip to urgent care and the discovery of a cracked rib. A new prescription for codine cough syrup hoped to relieve the cough and help the rib heal. It didn't help. Back to the Dr. with a new rib fracture. This time came with a new wave of cough treatments including tessalon perles to help the cough, symbicort to open up the lungs, and Aleve for the pain. Now, after over a month, it finally looks like things are getting under control.
 On the more positive side of things, it's the holiday season. We recently placed our amazon order for the boys gifts and ouch is that a hard number to see all at once. We have a system so that the boys all have an equal number and type of gifts. Something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read. It also helps with when grandparents want to buy things because we already have an amazon wish list set up along those guidelines.
 Things have been good with the boys. Bug turned 4 and got his latest set of shots. He was definitely not happy about that. Sam has been growing his vocabulary and been using more short sentences. Damien has been doing great in school. We've all but thrown out Charlie's contract because he wont keep up with it.
 ReAnna's last words this week: a joke barely worthy of a Laffy Taffy. If you think it's funny, or if you agree with Adam and can't roll your eyes hard enough, let us know on the Mom and Dad Cuss Facebook page. Thank you everyone and we'll catch you next time.
 

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What happened to yesterday? Long story short, our internet was down.
Tonight I decided to actually try doing bacon mac for dinner, because why not. The boys seem to like it. Guess that's one for the menu now.
I'm gonna go ahead with last week's plan for an all Jackasses news segment on the main show this week.I think they all deserve the ridicule this time around.

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