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Here's the Situation

TJ Jagodowski and Rush Howellanchor.fm
A very real podcast about very hypothetical situations with hosts TJ Jagodowski and Rush Howell.
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Episodes

Episode 100 or Hot Plops Part Deux

As we reach our 100th episode we have made the decision to go on hiatus, but are going out with a bang with only the hottest of Hot Plops. Thank you to everyone who has listened and if you've liked the show, we'd love to hear from you on social media and IRL. We appreciate you all. Hosts: TJ Jagodowski and Rush Howell Producer: Nate DuFort Composer: Julie Nichols Art: Emily Kardamis Twitter: @TJandRush Instagram: @heresthesituation

Apr 19, 20211 hr 44 min

The Champion of Champion of Champions

This is what it all comes down to. This week, guests Bill Arnett, John Patrick Coan, Tommy Dewey, Helen Estabrook, Andy St. Clair, and Danielle Uhlarik join TJ and Rush to settle the The Champion of Champion of Champions.

Apr 12, 20211 hr 33 min

The Grandma Wards

This week we host the "Rush Howell In My Opinion Grammy Awards," get a visit from the eBay Wizard, and end it all with an Orphan Bracket. All that and more on an episode we call "The Grandma Wards." And then stick around for the credits to hear a situation just for YOU to respond to on social media.

Apr 05, 20211 hr 15 min

Compete Filmography with Keiko Agena

This week the great Keiko Agena (Gilmore Girls, FOX's Prodigal Son) joins the show for a special episode loosely based on her career. All of that and more on an episode we call "Compete Filmography." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Mar 29, 20211 hr 34 min

Personnel!

This week Rush is charged with making grammar cool, TJ gets some Hot Plops, and we have a final Champion of Champions before our upcoming Champion of Champion of Champions. All that and more on an episode we call "Personnel!" And then stick around for the credits to hear a situation just for YOU to respond to on social media.

Mar 22, 20211 hr 42 min

Polar Sore Texts with Michael Patrick O'Brien

This week we are joined by Michael Patrick O'Brien (A.P. Bio, Saturday Night Live) who plays an Anthropomorphic Animal Champion of Champions, a new game show called Predictive Text, and a texting polar bear. All of that and more on an episode we call "Polar Sore Texts." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Mar 15, 20211 hr 54 min

Edger Album Poem

This week we get a guided tour through Rush's relationship with poetry, TJ constructs a mixtape of his life, and the guys look for poetry in...well, everything. All that and more on an episode we call "Edger Album Poem." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Mar 08, 20211 hr 15 min

Imp Peach Mint Two

It's a Here's the Situation mashup with the Empathy Imp and the Eccentric Billionaire, a Champion of Campion Battle of the Juniors, and so much more on an episode we call "Imp Peach Mint Two." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Mar 01, 20211 hr 39 min

Indie Hive Funded with Coach Mitch Henderson

This week our guest Princeton Tigers Basketball Coach, Mitch Henderson, helps us navigate a liquid economy, develop a new dating app called Hive, and plays a Shark Tank-esque game show called Funded. All of that and more on an episode we call "Indie Hive Funded." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Feb 22, 20211 hr 44 min

Fourth Knocks

This week we deepen the Howell Movie Trilogy Theory looking at fourth film installments in popular movie series. Then we're off to audition for the Yale School of Drama before sitting down to plan a heist. All that and more on an episode we call "Fourth Knocks." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Feb 15, 20211 hr 16 min

Precedent Forte Sick with Danielle Uhlarik and Andy St. Clair

This week guests Danielle Uhlarik and Andy St. Clair play a Champion of Champions with fictional American Presidents Andrew Shepherd, David Palmer, James Marshall, Selina Meyer, Josiah "Jed" Bartlet, and more on an episode we call "Precedent Forte Sick." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Feb 08, 20211 hr 43 min

Substance Over Bourne with Tommy Dewey and Helen Estabrook

This week we invite guests Tommy Dewey and Helen Estabrook to play judges in a dystopian future, label each other with non-career based identifiers and help us with an Action Hero Champion of Champions,. All that and more on an episode we call "Substance Over Bourne." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Feb 01, 20211 hr 50 min

Inferior Decorator

Rush gets a job at The Department of the Inferior, TJ guests on the new gameshow "Add a Zero Hero," and we've got an all new bracket. All that and more on an episode we call "Inferior Decorator." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Jan 25, 20211 hr 38 min

Open Sesame Street

We've got Sesame Street brackets, court cases, a new Champion of Champions and so much more on an episode we call "Open Sesame Street." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Jan 18, 20211 hr 27 min

Add Ham and Eve

This week its ads and add ons, a remorseful Eccentric Billionaire, and resolutions aplenty. All that and more on an episode we call "Add Ham and Eve." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Jan 11, 20211 hr 25 min

Frosty the Omen

This week it's another visit from a Wizard Uncle, the Fictional Character Association has an assignment for Rush, and a ranking of superstitions. All that and more on an episode we call "Frosty the Omen." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Jan 04, 20211 hr 26 min

Richard Donner and Blintzes with Padraic Connelly & Shad Kunkle

This week guests Padraic Connelly & Shad Kunkle play Name that Toon, are promoted to life insurance underwriters for fictional film characters, and participate in an International Food Draft. All that and more on an episode we call "Richard Donner and Blintzes." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Dec 28, 20201 hr 46 min

Indiana Jones, Minnesota Fats, and Virginia Slims with John Patrick Coan

This week guestJohn Patrick Coan (Hey Riddle Riddle) plays State the Obvious, we have a huge new Champion of Champions, and then we assign what would be our most successful hustle. All that and more on an episode we call "Indiana Jones, Minnesota Fats, and Virginia Slims". And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Dec 21, 20201 hr 46 min

Binging Down the House with Adal Rifai

This week guest Adal Rifai (Hello from the Magic Tavern, Hey Riddle Riddle) is anointed the HTS "Pop Culture Expert" as we are visited once again by the Eccentric Billionaire, take on some new fad diets, and are forced to binge some of the longest running shows in history. All that and more on an episode we call "Binging Down the House " And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Dec 14, 20201 hr 27 min

A Land Down Under/Over with Bill Arnett

Old friend Bill Arnett drops by to talk gambling wagers, all things Oceania, and more on an episode we call "A Land Down Under/Over" And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Dec 07, 20201 hr 41 min

Here's the Meta-Situation

This week we're looking behind the curtain, peaking behind the scenes, and going meta on an episode we call "Here's the Meta-Situation" And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Nov 30, 202059 min

Thelma and Louisiana Purchase

This week we're talking bargains and ripoffs, actors first memorable appearances, and more on an episode we call "Thelma and Louisiana Purchase" And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Nov 23, 20201 hr 19 min

FaceTime Continuum with Craig Cackowski

This week we're joined by the amazing Craig Cackowski who helps us take the music SAT's, pitch the perfect time travel movie, and more on an episode we call "FaceTime Continuum." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Nov 16, 20201 hr 14 min

Trickers Treat

It's frozen dessert flavors and long cons this week on a post-Halloween episode we call "Trickers Treat" And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Nov 09, 20201 hr 53 min

Ratio Free Europe

This week it's the return of Champion of Champions, then Rush is kind enough to update the wares of Mr. Duty Free, and finally the Food Ratio Stabilization Organization needs assistance in codifying the food ingredient ratios in popular dishes. All that and more on "Ratio Free Europe" And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Nov 02, 20201 hr 25 min

The Skype's the Limit

This week special guest Troy Jagodowski stops by to help with some Situations. First, the Jag-Bros are tasked with putting a cap on things, Troy and Rush start a gambling podcast and then we end it all on a HUGE random pan-sports bracket. All that and more on "The Skype's the Limit" And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Oct 26, 20201 hr 20 min

Poots & Bladders

It's low brow, but top shelf this week as we hear from Dougie Poots, have game based brackets, and get a visit from the eBay Wizard. All that and more on "Poots & Bladders" And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Oct 19, 20201 hr 12 min

Viewer Submissions

A very special episode this week as we focus solely on "viewer" suggestions submitted by you. And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Oct 12, 20201 hr 11 min

Genes, Hacks, Men

In tribute to the great Gene Hackman, this week we play Last Gene Standing, we apply gold handicaps to real life, and we get a visit from the Eccentric Billionaire. All that and more on "Genes, Hacks, Men" And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" and photos of those sweet bialys at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Oct 05, 20201 hr 5 min

Cruises, Cons, Trolls

This week we preview the plot to the "Con Air" sequel entitled "Con Water," Rush is a guest on the world's least popular gameshow, and we get a return visit from the Tradition Troll. All that and more on "Cruises, Cons, Trolls ." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" and photos of those sweet bialys at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com

Sep 28, 20201 hr 6 min
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