Hope you had a happy Labor Day, or just a good weekend in general. Now that we have reached the pre-holiday season it's time to start thinking about holiday decorations, starting with Halloween. Somehow my wife managed to sneak her way into buying a bunch of new spooky things to decorate our house. The news brings a special screening of "IT" stupid eclipse news, and the worst PR response ever. Plus I get peer pressured into this week's featured podcast, "Gareth's Random Ramblings." -WEIRD NEWS- ...
Sep 05, 2017•48 min
For those new to the show, Reanna was born and raised in South Texas, in the exact area recently ravaged by Hurricane Harvey. That being said, seeing the destruction in areas that used to be our home has been quite difficult. Obviously we still have family and friends that live in the area and have had to endure all the pain brought on by the storm. -Ways to Help Harvey Victims- Salvation Army https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=27651&mfc_pref=T&27651.donation=form1 Go...
Aug 29, 2017•56 min
This week I got both a good laugh and a painful lesson from listening to She Podcasts. Warning, don't teach your Mexican co-worker what "See You Next Tuesday" means. Spoilers: it doesn't end well. I've also got eclipse news, dead bodies in strange places, a workplace affair gone horribly wrong, and by far the worst way to find out your spouse is cheating. All that, and I revisit a previous feature for it's spinoff podcast, Movie Maintenance Presents. -WEIRD NEWS- -Christian Radio Host Says Eclip...
Aug 22, 2017•39 min
This week I've had some great interactions with other podcasters, surprisingly in my area. One little twitter follow from a podcaster in my town lead to a rabbit hole of podcast discovery from surprisingly big names in my area. The news this week is coming from all around the world, from Australia to Shanghai. The featured podcast this week is a little self serving since it's my other show, "Mom and Dad Cuss." Why recommend my own show? Because it's funny and my wife is on it too. -WEIRD NEWS- S...
Aug 16, 2017•52 min
After a month long break caused by our family vacation, a dead computer, and a newly mobile toddler beating down the studio door, I'm back, and my wife, ReAnna, decided to join me and talk about some of the stuff that we dealt with at the beginning of the summer. We also shared some crazy Texas news stories from our vacation, a very devoted doctor, and a whole mess of people doing stupid stuff. In "Recommended Listening" I've got the slightly deceptively named "Nerds With Words." -WEIRD NEWS- -T...
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Between packing up for our regular family trek back to Texas and the 4th of July holiday, I'm a little behind this week. Somehow I managed to put an American spin on all the news stories. And boy did it take a spin to get some of them to fit that description. Using sausages to find dogs, PETA hating on bacon, fad diets, and dads playing baseball: that all sounds American, right? -WEIRD NEWS- Couple Cook Sausages To Lure Lost Dogs Home PETA Asks Twitter Why People Eat Bacon "Sleeping Beauty Diet"...
Jul 05, 2017•45 min
Summer 2017 has started with a BANG! There's been record heat waves across the US and Europe. The heat in Phoenix actually left planes grounded at the airport. It looks like the heat may be frying some people's brain cells a bit as dumb crime seems to be ticking up. From shoplifters at Wal-Mart to hackers at the CIA, nobody is using their brains much right now. This week's feature goes to a another weird news show I've been turned on to, "The Crazy Town Podcast." -B.S. FROM THE NEWS- Record Heat...
Jun 27, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Hope you had a good Father's Day. This week's news brings on a few past stories including an ironic twist for a bank robber. I've also got some good news for gamers, a tattoo artist you definitely don't want to cross and a sad sweet story about a couple from India. The "Jackass of The Week" comes courtesy of a seriously depressing study about chocolate milk. And finally, this week's "Recommended Listening" features the dark and twisted world from "Welcome to Night Vale." -WEIRD NEWS- -Germany Pl...
Jun 20, 2017•1 hr
This week I have another confession to make. I have purchased fidget spinners for the whole family, and don't totally hate them. The news brings a few people you may not want to upset and a whiny college student (with a twist.) This week's featured podcast stars a spunky redhead who is all the right kinds of crazy on "The Unwritable Rant." -WEIRD NEWS- Rhode Island Man Paves Driveway Using Unwashed Clam Shells Clam shells are an inexpensive alternative to gravel for paving a driveway. Unfortunat...
Jun 13, 2017•51 min
This week's stories come magically in pairs. I've got a couple of people with, let's just say, "questionable" beliefs. I've got a pair of stories about paying WAY too much for something all because of perceived value. A pair of cocaine dealers tied for the "Jackass Of The Week." This week's featured podcast even stars a pair of crazy ladies, it's She Podcasts. -WEIRD NEWS- Arizona Man Wears Colander On Head In Driver's License Photo For Religious Freedom San Diego Woman Claims She Has Married Th...
Jun 07, 2017•1 hr
Going a little old school and cutting back on all the more mainstream news. I'm chatting about my non- Memorial Day weekend BBQ. This week's weird news comes with suggestions from my wife, including a job as a cat cuddler. In Recommended Listening I've got a self-admitted knockoff of a past featured show, "Netflix N Swill." -WEIRD NEWS- Vet Clinic Is Seeking A Professional 'Cat Cuddler' Great White Shark Jumps Into Boat with 73 Year Old Fisherman Man Jumps Off Plane After Trying To Bite Flight A...
May 30, 2017•1 hr 2 min
This week has been marred by tragedy in the entertainment world. Chris Cornell was found dead, a terrorist bomber attacked an Ariana Grande concert, and today brought the loss of James Bond actor Roger Moore. On the lighter side, Supernatural is crossing over with Scooby-Doo, and I've found a kind of coffee out there that I just wont touch. And the feature of the week goes to the entirety of the Movie Pod Squad. -ENTERTAINMENT- James Bond Actor, Roger Moore Has Passed Away Chris Cornell of Sound...
May 23, 2017•55 min
I'm a bit behind on prep this week so stories get pulled a little more on the fly. In Entertainment I've got the controversy around ABC cancelling "Last Man Standing" and the hackers trying to ransom the latest "Pirates" movie. Weird news brings a story about sex lessons from porn stars and getting "Winstoned." The listener voted "Jackass of the Week" tells the tale of a pastor who died trying to walk on water, but with a twist. -ENTERTAINMENT- ABC Accused of Playing Politics For Canceling "Last...
May 17, 2017•52 min
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...
May 09, 2017•1 hr
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 ...
Apr 26, 2017•59 min
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...
Apr 19, 2017•1 hr 1 min
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 a...
Apr 11, 2017•58 min
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...
Apr 05, 2017•1 hr 2 min
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- ...
Mar 28, 2017•57 min
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 ...
Mar 22, 2017•54 min
This Friday is St Patrick's Day. Incidentally, it's also my wedding anniversary. Of course I have no clue what I'm gonna do for that. But I do have good news for all those Irish Catholics worried about eating corned beef on friday. Plus, emoji snakes, pink water, blowjob apps and more. In Recommended Listening, I'm getting extra weird with "Bizarre States." -Cardinal in Boston Gives the OK to Catholics Wanting Corned Beef on St. Patrick's Friday -Reptile Breeder Makes Emoji Pattern Snake -Town R...
Mar 14, 2017•53 min
MARCH MOVIE MADNESS This week I'm devoting the entire show to the awesome slate of films dropping this month. Between the superhero epic of "Logan" and the batshit crazy "The Belko Experiment" this is shaping up to be the best march movie season ever. Keeping with the movie theme, this week's Recommended Listening is another Sanspants Radio gem, "Movie Maintenance- Because some movies just need fixing." GET OUT- February 24, 2017 Now that Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and his girlfriend, Rose (Allison ...
Mar 07, 2017•51 min
Completely by coincidence, all my news stories this week are "work" related . There are some questionably awesome stories, and then there's the idiots. Whether it's just poor judgment or doing something monumentally stupid, that group are now experts at how to lose a job. Some even went the extra mile and got arrested. BS FROM THE NEWS -Chinese Power Company Uses Fire-Spitting Drone to Burn Trash Off High-Voltage Wires -Swedish politician proposes paid sex breaks for workers to boost fitness and...
Feb 28, 2017•44 min
IS IT SPRING ALREADY It's only February, yet I've already had to have the a/c running in my house for weeks. I've had to get back into full scale yard work. And I'm starting to see the evil death critters from hell, scorpions, around the house again. I don't want it to be spring yet. On top of that, in AZ we have spring training baseball. It may be great for the local economy, but it absolutely sucks for traffic. I just want winter to go on for a little longer. BULLSHIT FROM THE NEWS KKK Leader ...
Feb 21, 2017•51 min
Valentine's Day is here so I've committed to focusing the entire episode on the holiday. The problem with that is, in a very general way, I'm no good at Valentine's. It's not that I am not romantic. The problem comes mostly in that I'm too practical. I dislike giving flowers because they barely last a few days before dying. Chocolate seems very impersonal. There's a million different heart shaped boxes of candy out there, and everybody has particulars about box chocolates. Don't believe me, just...
Feb 14, 2017•48 min
I had a very upsetting encounter at work with what can only be described as a bully. A great big gorilla looking guy decided that he wanted to cuss me out and push me around for being professional and doing my job. As much as I wanted to cuss him out in return, my professionalism beat out my temper. Unfortunately I'm just not a very intimidating looking person and I've kinda been pushed around for most of my life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 06, 2017•47 min
On February 13, 2010 Adam was the victim of an "aggravated robbery" in which he was held at gunpoint and beaten over the head with a bat. After 7 years we are now sharing the most complete version of this story as it is a major part of who we both are today. It is not pretty, it is not funny. We make a few jokes to relieve tension, but it is still quite a heavy and dark tale to tell for both of us. We intentionally avoided names out of respect to others involved, and did not get into the court c...
Feb 03, 2017•1 hr 34 min
Congratulations to Daniel J. Lewis from "The Audacity to Podcast" on the birth of his first son, "Noodle Baby." The birth of "Noodle Baby" inspired me to talk about the idea of how having kids kills your podcast. Of course I can't keep to the topic at hand and go on talking about general Dadness. I love being a dad, and I love being a podcaster, but those things do in fact butt heads at times. I have missed many weeks on this show due to family life, but that is part of the trade off of wearing ...
Jan 31, 2017•56 min
This week I've got a story about a mom who built her entire family home by hand using YouTube. I'll cover some fun entertainment news, and in "Recommended Listening" I'll probably spend more time talking about this week's show than it takes to listen to it. Mother of Four Builds Dream House by Hand Using YouTube -ENTERTAINMENT NEWS- Giant Alligator video from Florida park. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Guillermo Del Toro reaches out asking how much fans want Hellboy 3 New Power...
Jan 23, 2017•1 hr 1 min
This week I'm joined by my wife ReAnna from "Mom and Dad Cuss" because she just HAD to talk crap about the Dallas Cowboys loss this weekend. We then get into the exciting news that Bluebell Ice Cream is returning to Arizona just in time for our anniversary. She helps out with BS From the News, and nags at me while I talk about the "Epic Film Guys" in Recommended Listening. German Lawmaker: Paid Sex For Patients Could Be Subsidized http://time.com/4628414/germany-paid-sex-elderly-patients/ Boots ...
Jan 17, 2017•44 min
