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Adventures in Irrationality

Jeremy Tobin and Eric Youngadventuresinirrationality.com
A weekly podcast in which Jeremy Tobin and Eric Young explore a world devoid of sense.
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Episodes

Episode 338 - We Love Our Flag

In which we look back to 2009 when we started the podcast, we wonder why it’s so satisfying to watch people get in fights in movies, and kids school functions and why they’re scheduled during work hours. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Jun 14, 20171 hr 2 min

Episode 337 - Tank Fellers

In which we discuss tea, cinnamon, try to figure out why we inflict children’s birthday parties on ourselves, and the war in Iraq as seen in the book “Generation Kill”. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Jun 07, 201745 min

Episode 336 - Barry's Dead

In which we discuss the responsibilities of dog scientists, we dissect a few M. Night Shyamalan movies, porn we looked at in college, Jeremy explains the various Marvel Netflix shows, and Jeremy’s sister-in-law had a baby! Huzzah! adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Jun 02, 20171 hr 2 min

Episode 335 - The Time Traveling Adventures of Biggie Smalls

In which we discuss the Notorious B.I.G. traveling through time, muse if all drug dealers are violent, and how we wish we could believe in scary stories. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

May 26, 201733 min

Episode 334 - Stress Relief

In which we design a masturbating room for the office, and Jeremy ponders taking karate classes. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license.

May 19, 201753 min

Episode 333 - Murder Spray

Is which we discuss why nature is dumb, how we’re not funny anymore, trying to be funny again, nostalgia, and Wes Anderson movies. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

May 11, 20171 hr 10 min

Episode 332 - Footy McFootface

In which we discuss Eric having life by the balls, why he wears boys underwear, and we kick-off bracket season with a Beasts bracket. This episode was originally recorded back in March but technically difficulties kept us from posting it until now. There are still some sound issues so please accept our apologies. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a P...

May 02, 20171 hr 2 min

Episode 331 - Naps

In which we discuss Kenny Rogers, old people dancing, daddy-daughter dances, which of our parents we’re more, which parent our kids are more like, naps, and dealing with our kids when they’re annoying. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Apr 25, 20171 hr 5 min

Episode 330 - Super Jesus

In which we figure out the cure for terrorism, we discuss the merits of different cities, and Jeremy attempts to describe Passover and Easter. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Apr 18, 20171 hr 8 min

Episode 329 - Irish Pub vs Gravy

In which we discuss Jeremy running up a lot of stairs, and do brackets about condiments and random places. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license.

Apr 12, 20171 hr 14 min

Episode 328 - Boaty McBoatface

In which we discuss the allure of The Joker, Eric’s new workout regime, what to do when you’re out of underwear, how well we are aware of our physical surroundings, the happiest place on Earth, and the first voyage of Boaty McBoatface. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Mar 28, 201751 min

Episode 327 - The James Earl Jones of Skinny White Guys

In which we discuss the Oscars kerfuffle, making death threats, children crying at bedtime, why Jeremy hates the wind, some political thoughts, TV shows, and the Walking Dead. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Mar 24, 20171 hr 11 min

Episode 326 - Temporal Anomaly Sasquatch

In which we talk about how we enjoy picking at ourselves, the time travel abilities of Sasquatch, cool people who are dicks, Jeremy discusses his flaws and his inability to fix them, then Eric tries to find ways to fix them, we talk about the Robert DeNiro movie “The Intern” and how he has our ideal existence, and Oscar nominated movies we saw. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S...

Mar 14, 20171 hr 15 min

Episode 325 - Happiness is Bullshit

In which we discuss Eric’s recent road trip, choosing restaurants, trying to get our kids to try new foods and eat healthy, how to be happy, Eric sending his semen out to be tested, things you can impregnate, and come up with a new game. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Mar 07, 20171 hr

Episode 324 - Good for the Psyche

In which we find out the difference between a carousel and a Ferris wheel, Eric’s new job vs. his old job, and Eric tries to convince Jeremy to buy a new car. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Feb 23, 20171 hr 3 min

Episode 323 - Xiphoid Process

In which we talk about how to measure snow, the anatomy of the breast, our feelings about tattoos, Jewish superheroes, Jeremy explains that many early comic creators were Jewish, and more about Eric’s new job. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Feb 16, 20171 hr 8 min

Episode 322 - Difficulties

In which we discuss Jeremy’s shitty January, issues with childcare providers, and the ramifications of quitting your job (spoiler alert: there are none). Unfortunately we had some technical difficulties and lost a good part of the episode. Sorry about that. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Feb 08, 201737 min

Episode 321 - Wild Gas Party

In which we kind of talk about the new Gilmore Girls episodes, Star Wars, Mare movies, nostalgia driven media, books we’ve read recently, more work stuff, and scary kids movies from our youth. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Jan 19, 20171 hr 6 min

Episode 320 - Sorry

In which we look back on 2016 and reflect on time losing meaning, saying sorry when you really aren’t, resolutions vs. goals, Eric’s feelings on Good Morning America, the next generation of humans, and why white men are the worst. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Jan 10, 20171 hr 11 min

Christmas Special 2016

In which our narrator reads a classic Christmas story. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/

Dec 24, 20168 min

Episode 319 - Warm Boner

In which we discuss the most attractive Disney Princesses, Krampus, dealing with all the presents are kids are going to get for Christmas, and stuff in our house in general. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Dec 21, 20161 hr 2 min

Episode 318 - Existential Horseshit

In which we attempt to explain several ideas we don’t really understand, such as existentialism, philosophy, millennials, privilege, and our feelings about architecture. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Dec 15, 20161 hr 13 min

Episode 317 - What About Happiness?

In which we check in on Eric after his vasectomy, we try to figure out how sperm/semen works, whether Eric’s balls are still necessary, Jeremy makes a dubious claim about the pointlessness of dogs, and Eric wants to celebrate Chanukah. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/ Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license....

Dec 06, 201644 min

Episode 316 - Snacks

In which we take bold stance in these uncertain times and discuss our favorite chips, crackers, cookies, and candy. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/

Nov 29, 201651 min

Episode 315 - Bucket of Tears on Legs

In which we discuss Eric’s busy week, his upcoming vasectomy, people using weird genitalia terminology with their kids, the election, and Jeremy almost getting hit by a car. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/

Nov 22, 20161 hr 13 min

Episode 314 - The Plate

In which we discuss how Eric spent Halloween in the Emergency Room with his daughter, Halloween when we were kids, homemade vs store-bought costumes, and why Thanksgiving is the worst holiday, but also the best holiday. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/...

Nov 11, 20161 hr 8 min

Episode 313 - The Idea is the Reality

In which Jeremy attempts to explain how Judaism works, how many pages well look at during a Google search, Jeremy has a theory about why we look at pointless shit on the internet, when and why we started drinking/smoking pot, best way to avoid unwanted conversations and dog interactions, nerdiness, and kids who have the same interests as their parents. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/...

Nov 04, 201652 min

Episode 312 - Poop Shelf

In which we have a highly contentious discussion about how Minnesota became the “State of Hockey”, the states that have the best shapes, Paul’s new house, European toilets, the origins of Pottery Barn, Paul’s first foray into a “coffee shop”, and how sperm works. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/...

Oct 19, 20161 hr 3 min

Episode 311 - Tights

In which Jeremy starts with a half-hearted rant about kids cups which leads to a much better discussion about tights, Orit joins us to sort out the difference between tights, pantyhose, and leggings, if every character Tim Gunn plays is gay, and we continue the Irrational Quiz Challenge with a Drivers License Exam. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/...

Oct 05, 201659 min

Episode 310 - Grand Baby Race

In which we discuss famous babies that would be in a baby race, how most famous people were probably assholes, what constitutes an asshole, then Orit joins us to get advice for an apology letter to a day care provided, we begin the Irrational Quiz Challenge with a Spelling Bee, and compare how many keys we have on our key ring. adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com @AIIrrationality http://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInIrrationality http://adventuresinirrationality.com/...

Sep 29, 20161 hr 20 min
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