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comedy4cast comedy podcast
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Talk Support
Apr 900:16:58Tap to summarizeUnhinged replies to the internet's most unnecessary questions. Clinton has compiled a list of the most intriguing questions that you, the listener, have about comedy4cast. Which is odd, because he's obviously going to answer the set marked "OTHER" instead. Opening a ticket for talk support It turns out comedy4cast patrons have lots of questions. And, in this episode, Clinton is going to answer a lot of them. For instance, have you ever wondered why Danny Hillcrest never watched a movie before he reviews it? Yearned to know the real story is behind Little Wicker Baskets? Or wondered how someone ends up on the show? Relax. We've got you covered. Just drop in and find out how the sausage is made. And then, after you're done there, wash your hands and listen to this episode of comedy4cast. The talk support lines are open. So stop searching for answers and start listening now! Lending their voices in this episode are Bonnie Kenderdine as Abby Falmacher and Cindy and Kreg Steppe as the Soldier. >> Special Guest: Bonnie Kenderdine>> Special Guest: Kreg Steppe, from the Technorama and The Topic is Trek podcasts>> You can also support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can get Clinton a Dunkin' card or a cup of coffee via Ko-Fi>> Follow comedy4cast on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, MeWe, and Mastodon >> Give us a call via the Super Secret Phone Line (213) 290-4451>> Also check out Clinton's other podcast, The Topic is Trek>> Certain sounds effects heard on comedy4cast are courtesy of freeSFX and FreeSound.org Click here for a transcript of this episode.
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The Arcana Unity
Feb 900:12:12Tap to summarizeThe truth is out there, and now it's organized. Logic is a fickle thing, especially when everyone seems to have their own version of it. Put on your tinfoil hat and adjust your antenna, because things are about to get uncomfortably organized. Finding Logic within The Arcana Unity In this episode, Jess Krazier takes a stab at nighttime radio with "Is That Right?". His first guest is a man who is both secretive and terrible at hiding his identity. It seems this shadowy figure has developed a digital solution to the world's most baffling contradictions. The Conspiracy Reconciliation Algorithmic Processor is a revolutionary program designed to smooth over all those stubborn wrinkles. Just feed in the problem and it turns a mountain of clashing theories into one smooth, dramatic narrative. But can it handle the problems Jess's callers give it? "The Arcana Unity" is waiting for those brave enough to stop asking "why" and start asking "how does this all fit together?" The phone lines are open and the truth is waiting. Listen to the latest episode now and decide for yourself what’s real. Lending there voice in this episode, as Dirk and Caller Number Two is Nathan Alvord. >> Special Guest: Nathan Alvord>> You can also support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can get Clinton a Dunkin' card or a cup of coffee via Ko-Fi>> Follow comedy4cast on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, MeWe, and Mastodon >> Give us a call via the Super Secret Phone Line (213) 290-4451>> Also check out Clinton's other podcast, The Topic is Trek>> Certain sounds effects heard on comedy4cast are courtesy of freeSFX and FreeSound.org Click here for a transcript of this episode.
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The Bob and Ray Show
Dec 3000:21:01Tap to summarizeStep inside the studio for a classic comedy tribute. Ever wondered how much comedy can be mined from a stack of flypaper? Or an educational owl with a very short fuse? In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the dry, deadpan brilliance of two radio pioneers. Whether you are a longtime fan of Bob and Ray or a newcomer to their mundane madness, there's something here for you. Celebrating a Legacy: The Bob and Ray Show Clinton is celebrating the absurdist spirit of Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding, the legendary duo who turned the "boring" parts of broadcasting into a comedic art form. This episode features Clinton performing a collection of rare and classic sketches that showcase the duo’s knack for professional-sounding nonsense. Between the laughs, you’ll learn about their 40-year journey from a Boston radio booth to the Broadway stage. It’s an essential guide to the legacy of two men who influenced everyone from David Letterman to the cast of TV's "Schitt's Creek." The show is about to begin Are you ready to join the fun? Click play to experience The Bob and Ray Show (or at least a heartfelt tribute to it) for yourself. >> The Mutual Audio Network version of The Bob and Ray Show on Spotify>> "Bob & Ray, the Two and Only" original cast recording on Spotify>> You can also support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can get Clinton a Dunkin' card or a cup of coffee via Ko-Fi>> Follow comedy4cast on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, MeWe, and Mastodon >> Give us a call via the Super Secret Phone Line (213) 290-4451>> Also check out Clinton's other podcast, The Topic is Trek>> Certain sounds effects heard on comedy4cast are courtesy of freeSFX and FreeSound.org Click here for a transcript of this episode.
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Future Things Now
Dec 2300:10:08Tap to summarizeInnovations you never knew you didn't want. Are you tired of technology making your life too easy? Do you wake up wishing your daily routine had just a few more complications and monthly fees? Then you have come to the right place. Experience Future Things Now In this episode, we welcome back a guest who hasn’t graced our studio in a decade, and he certainly makes up for lost time. Yes, Dr. Malcolm Edelstein is back! And he brings with him a suitcase full of "innovations" designed to tackle the biggest issues facing modern society. Or at least the issues he thinks we have. From a revolutionary, headache-inducing way to experience live music to a footwear update that might just outsmart the person wearing it, he covers it all. It is a bold look at future things now that proves progress isn't always a straight line. Sometimes it's a circle that costs you money. Ready to upgrade your reality? Click play to hear the latest predictions before they become obsolete! >> You can also support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can get Clinton a Dunkin' card or a cup of coffee via Ko-Fi>> Follow comedy4cast on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, MeWe, and Mastodon >> Give us a call via the Super Secret Phone Line (213) 290-4451>> Also check out Clinton's other podcast, The Topic is Trek>> Certain sounds effects heard on comedy4cast are courtesy of freeSFX and FreeSound.org Click here for a transcript of this episode.
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Out Of Time For Odd
Nov 300:12:39Tap to summarizeThese bizarre headlines are about to expire. We saved you some of the oddest for last. This episode is a rapid-fire dump of unbelievable, real-life news snippets that just couldn't wait until next year. If you love a good dose of weird, prepare to be hooked by the oddest stories left on the cutting room floor. It's Time for "Out Of Time For Odd" With the help of "everybody's favorite super villain", Hyperloop, we race through a ton of headlines. You'll hear about everything from peculiar animal stories and ridiculous family schemes. Plus headlines about objects found in unexpected places and more. These short, true bursts of strange are guaranteed to give your imagination a workout. Throwback to a comedy4cast Classic. Then, in honor of the Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast (PAC), we're flashing back to a gem from December 2017. This clip features a manic, high-pressure sale situation at Everything Musg Go-Go! Naturally, it spirals hilariously out of control. It’s a perfect slice of classic comedy4cast energy, proving once and for all that comedy4cast can be as weird as any any odd news headline. "Out Of Time For Odd," is packed with more strange news and comedy nostalgia than any one podcast should be allowd hold. Don't wait! Listen now and discover what happens when we're left with only The Remaining Odds! >> You can also support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can get Clinton a Dunkin' card or a cup of coffee via Ko-Fi>> Follow comedy4cast on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, MeWe, and Mastodon >> Give us a call via the Super Secret Phone Line (213) 290-4451>> Also check out Clinton's other podcast, The Topic is Trek>> Certain sounds effects heard on comedy4cast are courtesy of freeSFX and FreeSound.org Click here for a transcript of this episode.
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A Sorted Crime
Oct 3100:07:40Tap to summarizeThe building blocks of a real crime scene. We're diving into a corner of the Odd News world where true crime meets the absolutely ridiculous. It's a story so twisted, it could only be real. Join Clinton and prepare to be shocked. Also, it might be a good idea to wear your shoes as you listen to this tale of "A Sorted Crime". A Sorted Crime: The Latest in Odd News What kind of villain lives in this house of horrors? One who is responsible for creating a ghastly scene right out of the crime pages of your local newspaper. If you still have those where you live. In this Odd News story, we investigate a Santa Rosa, California that quickly escalates from simple investigation to terrifying tableau. You’ll never look at your neighbor's "innocent" pastime the same way again after hearing this truly bizarre story. Hyperloop’s Revenge As part of our Platinum Anniversary celebration, we look back at a 2018 episode where the mega-villain Hyperloop hatched his most diabolical plot yet. Joined by Tweet Storm, Target Run, and the ever-emojional Emoji, Hyperloop details a trap that promises to permanently eliminate the 4K Kid. His plan is so dastardly, that even his fellow criminals are shocked! What does Hyperloop have in store for the our hero? Ready for the ridiculous? Hit play on this episode of comedy4cast right now! >> You can also support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can get Clinton a Dunkin' card or a cup of coffee via Ko-Fi>> Follow comedy4cast on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, MeWe, and Mastodon >> Give us a call via the Super Secret Phone Line (213) 290-4451>> Also check out Clinton's other podcast, The Topic is Trek>> Certain sounds effects heard on comedy4cast are courtesy of freeSFX and FreeSound.org Click here for a transcript of this episode.
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European Puff Peace
Oct 3000:06:44Tap to summarizeRight breeze, wrong place. In this edition of Odd News PAC, we’re serving up a bizarre, breezy international dispute that will blow you away. Plus, a classic throwback clip that features a product name that will leave your tongue tied. Wither the wind: European puff peace Our main Odd News story this time around will take you to Europe. That's where two neighboring countries are seemingly involved in a game of high-stakes atmospheric shenanigans. Find out how location, location, location is leading to arguments about "air rights". Who's right? Who's wrong? When you hear the details, you'll find out why there are big fans on both sides of this debate. Abby Falmacher has baskets that bounce We're also dipping into the comedy vault to celebrate the Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast (PAC). This time, we revisit a classic bit from 2018. Abby Falmacher, owner of The Little Wicker Basket Company ("Little Wicker Baskets. They're everywhere!") , as she faces down the looming threat of a trade war. Her response? You know Abby. She pivots with a bouncy new product. You'll have to hear the commercial to believe what she's come up with. You'll find it all in this episode of comedy4cast's Odd News PAC! If you are ready for a quick laugh to brighten your day, hit that play button and check out "European Puff Peace"! >> You can also support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can get Clinton a Dunkin' card or a cup of coffee via Ko-Fi>> Follow comedy4cast on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, MeWe, and Mastodon >> Give us a call via the Super Secret Phone Line (213) 290-4451>> Also check out Clinton's other podcast, The Topic is Trek>> Certain sounds effects heard on comedy4cast are courtesy of freeSFX and FreeSound.org Click here for a transcript of this episode. Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
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In Lieu Of Lair
Oct 2900:07:38Tap to summarizeA strange new purpose for a historic site. We're back with an Odd News story featuring quirky history, underground secrets, and a bit of comic book villainy. Plus, for our Platinum Anniversary, we have a classic comedy clip from the vault. If you love unbelievable stories and comedy gold, you've come to the right place. Odd News: In Lieu Of Lair In this edition of Odd News, we travel to England to explore a bizarre architectural spot. And we wonder if it might be of some use to a certain well-known villain. In Lieu Of Lair, we'll explore the bizarre-but-true renovation of a historic subterranean space in the United Kingdom. It's an unlikely remodel with a spectacular, if tiny, new purpose. It may be the most unusual space you hear about all year. Spammy the Clown In a featured classic clip, we take you back to 2013 to catch up with America's least-well-known kids entertainer, Spammy the Clown. Spammy is off to get today's "Secret Word" from his dear friend, Magic Mirror. Seems simple enough. But things get a bit dark on Spammy's quest. Hear the Episode Ready to be intrigued? Or just have a laugh? Then listen to "In Lieu of Lair" now! And remember to subscribe to comedy4cast wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! >> You can also support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can get Clinton a Dunkin' card or a cup of coffee via Ko-Fi>> Follow comedy4cast on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, MeWe, and Mastodon >> Give us a call via the Super Secret Phone Line (213) 290-4451>> Also check out Clinton's other podcast, The Topic is Trek>> Certain sounds effects heard on comedy4cast are courtesy of freeSFX and FreeSound.org Click here for a transcript of this episode.
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Cracking The Case
Oct 2800:07:38Tap to summarizeThis odd case will leave your brain scrambled. It's time for another edition of Odd News, where we take a bizarre, true event and give it the full comedy4cast treatment. This time, we're taking you to a historic New Jersey coastal community. There is a perplexing crime we need to solve. And maybe get in a round of golf, too. We're going to cracking the case! This story blurs the lines between vandalism, the Victorian era and, somehow, miniature golf. That's a lot of lines to blur! In fact, the way we see it, the only way to solve this crime is to take a deep dive into the past. Come along and see if you agree with our conclusions Going down the reaction rabbit hole. To celebrate the Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast, we close out the episode with a fan-favorite sketch from the archives. This segment takes aim at a common internet trend and ponders just how far it can go if it is not kept in check. It's an absurd commentary on how far internet content creators will go to chase a trend. Listen Now! Ready to have your mind put to the test? Click play on Cracking The Case now to hear the full Odd News investigation and enjoy a truly absurd classic sketch. Don't forget, you can support comedy4cast and get episodes early by searching for us on Patreon! >> Guest Star: John Bell, from Bell's in the Batfry>> Guest Star: Bonnie Kenderdine>> Guest Star: Nathan Alvord>> You can also support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can get Clinton a Dunkin' card or a cup of coffee via Ko-Fi>> Follow comedy4cast on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, MeWe, and Mastodon >> Give us a call via the Super Secret Phone Line (213) 290-4451>> Also check out Clinton's other podcast, The Topic is Trek>> Certain sounds effects heard on comedy4cast are courtesy of freeSFX and FreeSound.org Click here for a transcript of this episode.
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Pour Choices
Oct 2600:07:04Tap to summarizeCoffee odd news that will really wake you up. It’s time for another edition of the 2025 edition of Odd News! Your host, Clinton, is back for more ridiculous true stories, kicking off with an event that falls squarely under the banner of "Pour Choices." We’re talking about a coffee so expensive it makes your local artisanal latte look like tap water. Get ready to have your view of morning caffeine completely rearranged. The High Cost of the Daily Grind. Our main story this episode is caffeine fueled and extremely international. To tell it, we'll be traveling from Panama to Dubai to your local coffee shop. You'll learn about rare beans, special brewing techniques and the hidden world of one-upmanship between cafes. It will show you why it's never a good idea to let someone make assumptions about your beverage choices. The Ultimate Guide To Being. To celebrate the Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast, we cap off the episode with a throwback to a classic clip from June 2013. This vintage ad is a masterclass in comedy for those over 40. Or 50. Or other. It will let you know about a revolutionary new breakthrough that helps you finally get relief from... well, from that. Don't make a "Pour Choices" by skipping this episode! Click "play" to hear how coffee can quickly becomes a status symbol, plus enjoy a throwback to the early years of comedy4cast. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves luxury—or who just loves Odd News—and consider becoming a Patreon patron. >> You can also support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can get Clinton a Dunkin' card or a cup of coffee via Ko-Fi>> Follow comedy4cast on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, MeWe, and Mastodon >> Give us a call via the Super Secret Phone Line (213) 290-4451>> Also check out Clinton's other podcast, The Topic is Trek>> Certain sounds effects heard on comedy4cast are courtesy of freeSFX and FreeSound.org Click here for a transcript of this episode.
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