We're back just in time for the holiday! (close enough) In this episode, Mindy and Josh discuss a catfishing tale with a surprise twist, Easter trivia, and Selena. Mindy also discusses some intense ways Ancient Romans used to execute people. On that note, Happy Easter!
We switch it up this week as Mindy & Josh talk all about basketball! In Questioning Florida, Mindy talks about a man who had questionable priorities. Then, she talks about some strange stories from NBA players who spent time overseas. Josh wraps up the episode by discussing the mother of basketball, Senda Berenson Abbott, who fought serious back pains, male chauvinism, and ridiculous anti-women propaganda on the way to bringing basketball to women's sports.
We dive into a topic we've probably indirectly covered 50 times by now: shameless dudes! We begin with a discussion about Mindy's new job and a recent trip to Philadelphia. Then, Josh talks about a Florida man who didn't trust the quality of his drugs. Quiz Corner also makes a return as we see what Mindy knows about national pride vs. shame. Mindy wraps up the episode by telling us about a sleazy founding forefather, Gouverneur Morris!
This week, we look into the world of dating! In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a guy with an absolutely ridiculous way to protest the mask mandate. Mindy then quizzes him on the courtship rituals of cultures in the past. We wrap up the episode with some #WorstFirstDate stories from Twitter!
We re-visit a topic way back from the early days of the podcast with this episode about terrible men! We begin by talking about the Texas freeze and Josh's bout with COVID. We then discuss a Florida man who had quite an overreaction to a minor situation. Mindy then tells the story of King Leopold II before we wrap up the episode discussing strange reasons men have blown up at their women.
We welcome special guests Andrew and Michelle back to the show to discuss the frightening world of nightmares! We jump into some of our own experiences with them before Mindy talks about mythical monsters with some...strange attributes. Then, Josh dives into Reddit to find some of the creepiest nightmares people have had.
Mindy and Josh stumble upon some accidental inventions this week! They discuss birthing-related discoveries, one-wheeled vehicles, and how little they know about illicit drugs. They also talk about a Florida man who came up with a clever(?) way to hide his stash. Then, Josh quizzes Mindy about some failed inventions of the past!
This week, we look into the world of paranoia! Mindy talks about King Mithridates, who became strangely obsessed with poison after suspecting he'd become a victim of it early in life. Then, Josh reads some stories from Reddit so we can give our un-expert opinions on their level of paranoia. We also discuss a kick-happy Florida woman who couldn't be stopped.
Welcome back! Mindy and Josh return after a long hiatus to talk about heroes with disabilities! In this episode, we discuss our eventful break, peanut butter and jelly whiskey, and a Florida man with an unfortunate name. Mindy also teaches us about the inspiration behind A Beautiful Mind before Josh discusses some of the most disability-friendly countries in the world.
We're celebrating 100 episodes today! Mindy and Josh welcome frequent guests Andrew and Michelle to the show to discuss how it began and has grown over the years. Josh also talks about a Florida man who hired an airplane banner that could've been worded a LOT better. Mindy also shares her ranking of something near and dear to her heart. Plus, we listen to classic clips and messages from past guests on the show throughout the episode!
This week, we dive into disastrous weddings! After trying a Japanese snack with a questionable ingredient, we bring back "Germany vs. Florida." Mindy then quizzes Josh on some problematic relationships before he wraps up the episode with the ultimate bridezilla. Plus, a special appearance by Mindy's sister!
This week, Mindy and Josh talk about the strangely dark phenomenon known as anti-Barney humor that has led to multiple lawsuits. Before that, they discuss the dogs getting into trouble when left alone and a Florida man who may have set a record for the most crimes committed in an 18-hour period. Enjoy!
This week, we welcome Mindy's brother-in-law Geo to the show to talk all about near-death experiences! We start by discussing Mindy's latest tattoo before trying a Japanese candy that had an unexpected flavor. In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a man, a live gator, and the roof of a bar. Don't ask. Geo then discusses a couple of close personal calls with death and their lasting effects. Mindy then discusses Hugh Glass, an American frontiersman known for having an extremely dangerous bear e...
This week, we have Andrew and Michelle on the show to discuss all kinds of animal attacks, both personal and historical. Before that, Mindy and Josh discuss their recent trip to Maryland that included a fireworks disaster. Then, Josh sets a new bar for the weirdest Florida Man headline ever. Then, Michelle talks about a close encounter with a loose dog before Andrew talks about an actual encounter with one. Mindy wraps the episode up with a game of "Who died from this animal?"
This week, we get into some strange things people believe in. Before that, we talk about the new podcast equipment and an upcoming trip. Josh then talks about a woman who decided that Circle K was clothing optional in Questioning Florida. Mindy then discusses the extermination of cats in Europe and The Order of the Pug, which was apparently a real thing. Josh wraps up the episode by talking about some incredibly ridiculous analogies from an anti-vaxxer group that are both offensive and mind-numb...
We're back with an episode all about stories with a twist! First, we discuss another unfortunately lost episode that led to a big upgrade in equipment that should lead to more frequent and better quality episodes! Then, Josh talks about a Florida man who pulled a gun on a Starbucks barista for the most trivial of reasons with a twist ending of its own. Mindy then talks about Hanns Scharff, whose job as a german interrogator had a very surprising ending!
This week, we're getting into the summer vibe! In Questioning Florida, we talk about how a dad bringing pizza to his daughter somehow ended in an arrest. Mindy then tries her luck in a summer edition of Spot The Fake. We wrap up the episode with a discussion about the chaos that was the Woodstock Festival!
Mindy and Josh re-visit a popular past episode based on revenge stories! First, they talk about baby news from family and friends, including a previous guest on the show. Josh then talks about a man that was given a stern warning by police but decided to ignore it anyway in Questioning Florida. Mindy then quizzes Josh on the life of Princess Olga of Kiev, who was absolutely ruthless in getting revenge on an entire tribe in the 900s.
This week, we're talking about interesting inventions! Josh starts the episode by telling a hilarious story of former producer Andrew sleepwalking into an awkward situation. Then, they talk about a Florida woman who delivered Easter eggs with questionable material inside them. Mindy then dives into the life of Ignaz Semmelweis, who was crucial in helping women survive giving birth in a rough time period. To wrap up, Josh tells the unlikely story of a Frito Lay janitor who rose up to create an ic...
In this very delayed episode (sorry), Josh and Mindy shift from badass women to badass men! They start by discussing Bob Odenkirk's "Nobody" and the finale of "The Promised Neverland". Then, they do a sparkling water taste test before jumping into a Questioning Florida/Spot the Real mash-up segment! Mindy then tells the story of Marquis de Lafayette, who was a French military officer who became an American hero. Josh wraps the show up with a lighter story about a rescue mission involving a speci...
This week, we talk about an NCAA basketball inequality fail before jumping into an NSFW story of a man that got way too personal with a pickle in Questioning Florida. Then, we shift our attention to a badass woman named Juana Inés de la Cruz, a Mexican philosopher and writer who propelled a movement against misogyny and sexism. Josh then shares a recent account of a woman who stopped at nothing to get the ultimate revenge against a drug cartel.
This week is all about toxic people! In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a man who couldn't do anything right in a robbery attempt. Mindy then tells the story of Isabella of France, whose husband had his eyes on other guys throughout their relationship. We wrap up the episode by talking about the actor Thomas Middleditch and his controversial Playboy interview that revealed a little too much about his marriage.
This week, we talk impossible-to-schedule vaccines, Mindy's new fascination with trick shots, and Trump's golden statue. We also play a round of Germany or Florida with Mindy before she talks all about the legendary (and cocky) samurai Miyamoto Musashi!
This week, we re-visit the topic of the pilot episode by discussing unusual crimes! First, Mindy and Josh tell stories of how people annoyed them this week in Quarantine Corner. Then, Josh tells a tale of one of the most despicable guys ever featured on Questioning Florida. Mindy then talks about Michael Malloy, a man that apparently couldn't be killed no matter what you did to him. We wrap up the show by talking about a woman that smuggled something very unusual on her body into New Zealand....
We're finally back from a break to discuss love stories! We begin the episode by catching up with Josh's annoying hacker problem before they question a Florida man who decided to rob a pharmacy at the worst possible time. Then, Mindy examines how she and Josh mix when it comes to primary and secondary personalities. She wraps up the episode by discussing the long-lasting love life of Queen Victoria. *Note: This episode was recorded BEFORE the long Texas winter storm that kept us without power an...
We have personal ties to this week's topic, as Josh opens the show talking about how he had two separate credit cards compromised by someone in Russia in a span of two days. In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about Podium Guy from the Capitol attack, who conveniently documented his crime in detail to make things easier on the FBI. Mindy then talks about a pair of hackers that helped save thousands of Jewish people during the Holocaust. In true Atypically Topical form, Josh's main story shifts th...
This week, we tackle a topic we've yet to address much in the past: politics. Before we get into that, we discuss a Florida man that went to extreme measures to escape police after stealing steak. Mindy then talks about American politician Daniel Sickles, who was involved in numerous scandals that included a public murder. Josh then spends some time on the highly discredited and destructive cult called QAnon and their ties to Donald Trump.
In the last episode of 2020, we go international again! To start, we have a new twist to Mindy Tries It before we question a Florida man's crime-committing attire. Mindy then gives a double story involving a micronation and John Quincy Adams' pursuit of mole people. Josh wraps up the episode with a deep dive into the worst prisons in the world. Happy New Year!
It's our first full-length Christmas episode! We start by discussing the noisy neighbors and Mindy's birthday celebration. In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a man that compounded one small violation with increasingly worse decisions. Next, it's the return of Quiz Corner as Mindy tries to answer Christmas-themed questions. Mindy then discusses the Massachusetts ban on Christmas before Josh wraps up the episode with some hilariously bad Christmas gifts. Merry Christmas!
We're back to our regular topical format with an episode all about epic fails! We catch you up with our new outdoor pizza oven adventures before Mindy tries some unusually-flavored gummy bears. In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a man who committed crimes while using an outdated comedy reference. Mindy then talks about the 1904 "Olympic Games" before Josh wraps everything up with some horrible language translations! As we mention in the episode, PLEASE message us if you're enjoying our sho...
