Odd Dad Out

Fun changes in the Higgins household! In the last couple weeks we've gotten a puppy, we've gotten Bug glasses, ReAnna got a promotion, and we got some shocking news from Charlie's school.

-We have a new puppy. Like all of our pets, she came to us as a result of our sister not being able to keep her. Of course we have all the troubles of a 3 month old puppy mixed with having a house full of rowdy boys.

-This week our little Bug got glasses. We mentioned having him seen for possibly having a lazy eye before. It turns out that he is just incredibly far-sighted. One eye is just much stronger than the other causing the weak eye to just shut down when it's not useful. Trying to get glasses for a 3 year old is a very trying experience. Trying to keep him from breaking them is even worse.

-In happier news, ReAnna got a promotion at work. She is now a level 4 lead with a decent level of responsibility. She has also completed her 2nd class with an A and is done with her spring semester.

-Vacation time is coming up quickly. Because of our work schedules we effectively have 8 days out of the next 2 months to plan our entire summer vacation. The recent stretch of 100 degree days gave us a taste of the summer to come. It didn't last, but it did manage to scare away all the "snowbirds" that only live out here in the winter months.

-We had a bit of confusing and unsettling news recently. We received a letter from Charlie's school announcing that their "School Leader" (the principal) will no longer be there. This woman started this school and has been a major part of why we love this school so much. Because no explanation was given, ReAnna tried to dig into why she was removed, to no avail. This was so upsetting, we considered looking for a new school for the boys next year.


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A stomach bug has me a little behind in the news this week but, in Entertainment I've got Ryan Seacrest, Richard Simmons, and a new Hellboy movie. In Weird Shit I've got a woman who doesn't want to share her money, napping at the gym, and REAL fake milk. Wrapping it all up this week's featured podcast is The Countdown: Movie and TV Reviews.

-ENTERTAINMENT-

Ryan Seacrest New Permanent Co-Host of "Live"
After a year of rotating co-hosts, ABC announced that, super entertainment mogul, Ryan Seacrest would become the new permanent co-host alongside Kelly Rippa. The show will now be called "Live with Kelly and Ryan."

Richard Simmons Sues Tabloids
Richard Simmons is suing the National Enquirer and Radar Online for publishing articles claiming his seclusion from the public involved him getting a sex change.

New Hellboy Movie Coming, Without Ron Pearlman or Guillermo del Toro
Hellboy creator, Mike Mignola announced that he is working on an R-rated reboot of the film series starring "Stranger Things" star David Harbour. The new film is tentatively titled Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen.

-WEIRD SHIT FROM THE NEWS-

Woman Swallows $9000 Cash to Avoid Sharing With Ex-
A woman in Columbia swallowed $9000 in $100 bills that she had saved with her ex- because she didn't want to give him half in the breakup. Doctors were able to surgically remove $5700 and eventually returned it to her. The rest apparently was fully digested.

UK Gym Introduces Napping Classes
A fitness company in the UK has begun "napercize" classes where attendees lay down for 45 minutes of rest, instead of further exhausting themselves with other workouts. The company wants to spread word of the health benefits of getting plenty of rest.

"Perfect Day" is Making Cow's Milk Without The Cow
A pair of biomechanical engineers have developed a way to use genetically modified yeast to produce synthetic cow's milk. They combined cow DNA with yeast so that when the yeast ferment they give off milk proteins. They combine those with plant based fats and sugars and the result is a lactose free, nutritionally identical synthetic milk without the use of a cow.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Ja Rule and Friends' "Fyre Festival" Marketing Leads to Lawsuits

Not only was the "Fyre Festival" a complete catastrophe of epic proportions, the fallout keeps coming. The event organizers and promoters are now being sued by the bucketful including a $100 million class action suit. Also included in another suit are the social media influencers who may have been paid to promote the event on their profiles including: models, designers, and other high profile social media celebrities. Apparently there is legal precedent that may result in those celebrities actually being held accountable for damages alongside the event organizers.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

The Countdown: Movie and TV Reviews
http://thecountdownmoviesandtv.podomatic.com/

"Hey, welcome to The Countdown! The weekly comedic podcast by two massive film buffs who offer REAL, honest movie and TV reviews while counting down lists re both. Want to know what the Top 10 single location films are? Look no further. Ever wondered which films hold up after 20 years? We got you covered."

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This week we seem to have a new addition around the house in the form of a stray dog. I've got a bit of a rant about the Duggar family. A theme of sexual "misconduct" from live sexual harassment and a cross dressing contest winner to a Navy porn actor. Plus a couple lessons from dumb criminals, and this week's featured podcast, "Within the Wires."

-Around the House-
This week we may possibly be getting a new puppy. And by that I mean, We've probably just gotten a new puppy. Long story short, my sister saw a stray puppy on the side of a busy road. She picked it up and had it checked out with her vet friends, but she can't keep a dog in her apartment. So, here we come, as the only ones nearby with a house, and for some reason the inability to say no when she needs to unload animals. She's making flyers and posting up on lost dog pages and things. In the mean time, we are puppy sitting. Of course if nobody claims this dog, we have another dog.

-Entertainment News-

Jinger Duggar Wearing Pants. Why Is This News?
Long story short, in the small militia that is the Duggar family, women can only wear knee length skirts. Jinger Duggar's husband disagrees and allows her to wear pants (because modesty.) For some idiotic reason, fans are enraged.

Fox News panelist sexually harrassed live on air, hours after Bill O'Reilly is fired
The same day as Bill O'Reilly was fired over sexual harassment claims, co-host of "The Five," Greg Gutfeld, told co-host Kimberly Guilfoyle, live on air, that she was "giving America a raise."

-BS FROM THE NEWS-

Androgynous Man Wins Lingerie Photo Contest Intended for Women
A 20 year old man won a women's lingerie photo contest after he and his girlfriend entered him as a joke. The man naturally has very feminine features and the couple thought it would be a funny gag. His girlfriend even did his makeup and picked the clothes.

Navy SEAL Being Investigated For Moonlighting As Porn Actor
A highly decorated Navy SEAL, and husband to porn star Jewels Jade, is being investigated for his part-time porn career. Of course, it's not the porn that is being investigated, but whether or not he had the required authorization to work outside of his Navy job. According to Jade, he was simply helping her career by doing the movies in place of hiring other performers.

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Dentist pulled tooth while riding hoverboard
An investigation into an Alaska dentist found video of him extracting a tooth of a patient while riding a "hoverboard." Strangely enough, the investigation wasn't for malpractice, but for medicaid fraud. Apparently he had billed medicaid for nearly $2 million for unnecessary IV sedation.

Store clerk can’t read robber’s poor handwriting on note
An Ohio robber's handwriting was so bad on his note that the clerk couldn't read it. The Family Dollar clerk had to hand it back to him to read aloud. He then got away with all of the clerk's money and a pack of cigarettes. The lesson here seems to be, penmanship counts.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Within The Wires
http://www.nightvalepresents.com/withinthewires/

"Set within an alternate reality, “Within the Wires” tells stories in the guise of instructional audio programs. Season One, “Relaxation Cassettes," is a 10 part scripted fiction podcast that takes the form of an audio course on full body relaxation issued by The Institute to you, (the listener) a nameless medical inmate. Who is this narrator? Is she relaying something more than just relaxation techniques, and is she to be trusted? And are there subliminal messages hidden within the music? As listeners move through the relaxation curriculum a deeper and more personal story unravels."

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This week we talk about Adam's close call with a deadly wrong way driver.
It looks like our little Bug may need glasses for a lazy eye.
Charlie is gonna need to get a tooth pulled to make room for a new one.
We chat about our high school days and turn on the competitive streak talking about ReAnna's academic decathlon days.
Talking about the kids at ReAnna's water aerobics class brings us to pain and death and Adam's disregard for his personal safety.
Finally, we end up realizing how old we're getting as our younger siblings have birthdays.
In the mean time, Sammy makes a few appearances with his new "Tada!"

Thank you to Lily, our first supporter on Patreon.

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This week unfortunately starts with a tragic local story that was a little too close to home. Then I have another company selling sticks, a car filled with cement, a couple kids who need to get a room, and more. In Recommended Listening, I take a slightly unusual turn and feature the hit show S-Town.

-SHOUT OUTS-

Congratulations to Emily from "The Story Behind" on the birth of her son.
Thank you to Lily, our first supporter on Patreon.
https://www.patreon.com/arkaena

-NEWS-

2 Sisters Killed When College Student Driving Wrong Way On Freeway Smashes Into Them
Trump Jr. mocks college students' concern over Chick-fil-A
Company Sells Twigs as Revolutionary "Raw Toothbrushes"
Ocean Park Charges Visitors $145 for the Chance to Scoop Polar Bear Poop
Russian Man Fills Wife's Car with Concrete, Films the Whole Thing

- JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

Couple Caught Having Sex in Children’s Library
Delonte Brooks, 20, and Kendra Hunter, 18, were caught having sex in the teen lounge at a children’s library and theater. Fortunately, there were not any children in that area when the incident happened.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

S-Town
https://stownpodcast.org

"John despises his Alabama town and decides to do something about it. He asks a reporter to investigate the son of a wealthy family who's allegedly been bragging that he got away with murder. But when someone else ends up dead, the search for the truth leads to a nasty feud, a hunt for hidden treasure, and an unearthing of the mysteries of one man's life."

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I seem to have found a lot of controversial food stories this week. Since it just popped up, I have to take a minute to talk about the Thor: Ragnorok trailer that popped up yesterday. I take a shot at a London shop selling $20 sticks. And finally, I take a break from my wife's selections, and get back to Sanspants Radio for this week's featured podcast: Shut Up A Second.


-Correction-

Last week I kept mentioning Neil from "Ice and the Face" but his name is Rick. Neil is the host of "Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks." Great show but not the guy I was talking about. Apologies man.

-ENTERTAINMENT NEWS-

THOR RAGNOROK TRAILER

-JACKASS OF THE WEEK-

London Artisan Shop Sells Chopped Tree Branches for Up to $22 Each

-NEWS-

Restaurant Bans Children Under Five And Business Is Booming

People Are Trying to Make "Peepza" a Thing

New Zealand PM sparks outrage for putting canned spaghetti on pizza: 'Impeach him'

The New World's Strongest Coffee is Called "Black Insomnia" for a Reason
https://blackinsomnia.coffee/


-RECOMMEDED LISTENING-

SHUT UP A SECOND
http://www.sanspantsradio.com/shut-up-a-second/

"Come and sit down with us as we discuss a wide variety of dumb topics. Wanna know the history of cowboys? What about facts about bread? It doesn't matter, just shut up and listen."

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This week we come back from a little spring break to chat about some of the changes going on around our lives. ReAnna began a new diet and workout plan that has required some adjustment to our daily routines. But the results are proving to be worth it. At the start of spring break, we took family trip to the Phoenix Zoo that more than pushed our hill climbing endurance. Speaking of weight loss and endurance, we go on for quite a bit about our swimming experiences both with pools and beach life. We also chat about our 8 year wedding anniversary and our little Monster turning 5.


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This week I've got shout-outs to a few podcasts that have been spreading kind words about the show. I have a few news stories that bring me back to my childhood, including the retirement of the Undertaker. Plus a couple of "ladies" that have some questionable views on sex, and a little girl suspended from kindergarten over a stick. In "Recommended Listening" my wife joins me to talk about "Hello From The Magic Tavern."


-SHOUT-OUTS-

Thanks to Alex and Dimitri from the Boondoggle podcast for their awesome review on iTunes

Thank you to Emily from the Story Behind for her including Odd Dad Out in her recent #TryPod promos and Twitter posts.

Thanks to Rick from Ice and the Face for the "Seal of Approval" and Follow Friday share last week. (I'm a moron and kept calling him Neil the entire time)

You guys are all awesome


-BULLSHIT FROM THE NEWS-

Firefighters Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive And Dodge In Full Gear For Training

Guillermo Del Toro Looking to Adapt "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark"

End Of An Era: The Undertaker Announces His Retirement At WrestleMania 33

Teenager who auctioned her VIRGINITY on escort agency website announces she's sold it to a businessman for £2m

Model Paola Saulino who went on sex tour reveals she has pleasured 700 men in just three months

5-Year-Old Suspended For Pretending Stick Is A Gun On Playground
https://t.co/UkgXlMFxg8 pic.twitter.com/VX7Rlsd704

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

Hello From the Magic Tavern
http://hellofromthemagictavern.com/

"Arnie Niekamp fell through a dimensional portal behind a Burger King into the fantastical land of Foon. He's still getting a slight wifi signal, so he uploads a weekly podcast from the tavern the Vermilion Minotaur where he interviews wizards, monsters and adventurers. It's a major discovery!"

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This week brought a bunch of new trailers for Pirates of the Caribbean, Justice League and Spiderman: Homecoming. So obviously I'm gonna talk about them. In the news I've got a man that just wants to display his family pride, some interesting marketing practices, and a phone scammer that really should look into who he's calling. In "Recommended Listening" my wife, ReAnna, joined me to talk about the "Myths and Legends Podcast."

-MOVIE TRAILERS-

-PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES-
-JUSTICE LEAGUE-
-SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING-

-BULLSHIT FROM THE NEWS-

-Man Named 'Grabher' Is Appalled He Can't Have His Name On A Licence Plate
Lorne Grabher of Nova Scotia, Canada had a vanity plate reading “GRABHER” made for his father in 1991 to honor their German last name. In December he got a letter informing him the plate would be canceled because people could “misinterpret it as a socially unacceptable slogan

-Man in Colorful Parrot Costume Helps Sell House Online

-"Bikini Beans" Dress Code Stirs Up Emotions
Thanks in no small part to its attractive dress code, Bikini Beans Espresso has become hugely popular. But critics claim that the mandatory dress code of the staff is degrading for women. The owners, many of which are women, claim the “uniforms” actually empower women, helping them feel comfortable in their own skin.

-A hot-pot restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan, recently got a lot of attention online after photos of young bikini-clad waitresses serving and interacting with customers went viral.

-Beijing Public Toilets Use Facial Scanners to Combat Toilet Paper Theft
Authorities in Beijing, China, have begun installing high-tech facial scanners at the Temple of Heaven, one of the most popular tourist attractions. The machines prevent users from taking any more toilet paper if they show up again within a certain period of time.

-A Fake IRS Agent Tried To Scam A Cop
Every year scammers, posed as IRS agents rip people off for millions of dollars. This time they called a police officer and threatened him with arrest for not paying their made up fines. He kept them on the line asking questions to collect evidence of the scam.

-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

-MYTHS AND LEGENDS PODCAST-

"Jason Weiser tells stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place."
https://www.mythpodcast.com/

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It's now officially springtime. That being said, it's time to start treating the house for those warm weather bugs. I've committed to doing my own pest control, and even bought a
new sprayer for the job. Of course, now I'm sick from the pesticides, and it's not the first time it's happened.
In the news, I've got cell phone face masks and more than a couple stories about being under the influence. Speaking of under the influence, this week's featured podcast is "Ice and the Face."

-BULLSHIT FROM THE NEWS-


-Mask Muffles Your Voice to Keep Phone Calls Private-
Hushme is a bizarre high-tech mask that blocks the sound of the wearer’s voice so that people nearby can’t hear what is being said. Hushme also features external speakers that play a variety of sounds when you speak.
http://gethushme.com/

-Belgian Church Turns into Beer Bar after Every Sunday Mass-
In Brielen, a small Belgian village of only 700 inhabitants, it was customary for church goers to meet up for a beer after every Sunday mass. That became a problem after the last bar in the village closed down, but the local priest was more than happy to keep the tradition going by turning the church into a bar after Sunday mass.

-Colombians Can Now Go to Work Drunk Or High as Long as It Doesn't Affect Their Performance-
A reinterpreted article in Colombia’s Labor Code was recently approved by the country’s Constitutional Court, thus allowing people to show up for work drunk or under the influence of narcotics as long as their productivity is not affected.

-Someone donated sixty ounces of marijuana to Goodwill-
Goodwill workers in Monroe, Washington opened a donated cooler and found five bags of weed inside. (That's 60 times the amount that's legal to possess in Washington.)


-RECOMMENDED LISTENING-

ICE AND THE FACE
http://www.iceandtheface.com/

"Ice and The Face is Rick and Sarah, respectively. It is a nsfw dystopian comedy podcast released once a week for your ear-holes to soak up and expel accordingly. We dive deep into the ridiculous shit happening in the world today and laugh heartily at all of its absurdity as it burns to the ground. We subscribe to our one rule, hilarity over feelings!"

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