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That Happens

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“What am I?” The podcast trudges on through oblivion. Gone are the days of Jeff and Spencer’s asinine jokery, That Happens chronicles the slow deconstruction of the man Patton Oswalt once hailed as having “incredible comedic timing.” Ranting uninterrupted about daily political minutia or tiktok trends, Spencer occasionally breaks down and questions his life, podcast, and reality itself, as Kevin smiles, pained, trying to pull the show back onto the rails with a listener question or quick-fire rhetorical premise. What was is gone, and what’s left is bitter, battery acid-flavored reality. That Happens.
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Episodes

Anime Binge Club Neon Genesis Evangelion Episodes 25 & 26

Congratulations! We've made it to the controversial final two episodes of Evangelion. We finally see what the instrumentality project is, but do we understand it? Do we understand any of what we just watched? Also, let's take a glimpse at what if the whole series was just a goofy sitcom? Spencer lays out what it all means while we go through these fever dream-like episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 20251 hr 30 min

Jury Duty Halftime Show

The Spleen unveils his latest scheme, turning the refrigerator he lives in into a cookie vending machine. Kevin brings out some spicy Indian colas, while Spencer samples the best thing out of Little Caesars. We talk cooking, Final Fantasy intersecting with Magic: The Gathering, political unrest and jury duty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 20251 hr 16 min

I Just Want to Be Punching

Was Abed real? If so, why did he and the Spleen have to run to Montana as part of a cookie heist? Meanwhile the real Spencer came back from Kentucky, and got to sample the mountains, the food and the bugs. Kevin's worried that computers are getting sneakier, while Spencer just wants some French butter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 05, 20251 hr 17 min

Abed and the Spleen

Can Abed handle The Spleen? Can Abed combine commentary on John Wick, Tiptoes, The Princess Bride, Lord of the Rings and more in a single episode? Can Abed fill Kevin's shoes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 20251 hr 22 min

Yell a Threatening Monologue Across a Meadow

Dungeon Master, actor, writer and all around great guy Brennan Lee Mulligan joins us to talk role playing, improv, storycrafting and life as a content creator. He gives advice for players and DMs on striking a balance between giving players agency and keeping his own narrative structure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 20251 hr 22 min

Top of the Hour Breakdown

We welcome Red, White and Blueland with some crazy snacks, the evil that is AI job interviews, beaver nuggets, and we decide to look at the show's worst reviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 20251 hr 22 min

I've Unsubscribed From Better Podcasts

What's better than an introspective look at cole slaw and Baldur's Gate 3? Do you miss Skype already? Is AI tricking us into thinking it's smarter than it is? Why does The Spleen need a GoFundMe for a new bed? In memorium of our greatest friend and mentor, Chup Chunklet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 08, 20251 hr 22 min

Jigglypuff's Got a Knife

What begins as a discussion about some dubious knife-selling quickly spirals into an elaborate scheme where the Spleen tries to sell knives from prison, creating what he calls "a captive market." Slicing into some tasty blood oranges has got to be part of it. A listener convinces us to put mayonnaise in our eggs, but we may end up just suing ourselves in a legal loophole and end up right back in prison selling knives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 01, 20251 hr 17 min

Anime Binge Club Evangelion Episode 24

Eva gets wild! A fifth children? Shinji grapples with deciding if he should end a life? Who is Lilith? What's the difference between a Black Moon and a White Moon? We dive as deep as we can while still having little idea what's going on, come join us for the wild ride and bread baking! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 20251 hr 19 min

Anime Binge Club Evangelion Episode 23

The Spleen continues his crossover with Kevin, Jeff and Ryan discussing Episode 23 of Neon Genesis Evangelion. What's going on with Rei? Did she sacrifice herself for Shinji? How do the dead sea scrolls matter here? Is a current thunderstorm in LA related to an angel attack? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 20251 hr 29 min

Anime Binge Chemicals

Oh yeah, baby, the Spleen and Kevin are back! The Spleen admits to his two pack a day habit of Coitus Lights, but nothing beats the taste of arsenic! Kevin chimes in on a couple of Evangelion episodes, then we try to figure out what mulled beverages are good for. This is technically still a broadcast, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 03, 20251 hr 8 min

Anime Binge Club Evangelion Episodes 21 & 22

In this packed episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion, we explore Fuyutsuki's memories of the Second Impact and his complex relationship with Gendo, revealing shocking truths about the Eva project's origins and the shadowy organization Seele. Then, we witness Asuka's emotional breakdown as she confronts her traumatic childhood memories while fighting an Angel that invades her mind. The episode features stunning psychological sequences, including that unforgettable elevator scene with Rei, as Asuka's...

Mar 26, 20252 hr 32 min

The Strength of Four Babies

Can a werecar become a werebaby? Being in prison is expensive and annoying, civil rights and democracy are breaking down, but a horror anthology podcast makes a lot of sense even if H.P. Lovecraft's schtick was just being bad at explaining things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 20251 hr 18 min

One Finger Into the Unknown

It feels so good when I stab you, Morty! We're crashing planes, there's a hotpot on Spencer's bed, the Alliance of Werecars plays a role, Spencer drinks some airplane fluid then glues some pennies to the floor, Jerry goes to Quiznos, there's a literal hole in Vince's chest, Steven's got no neck dive, and does anyone else remember Josta? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 20251 hr 17 min

I'm Not Even Allowed in My Neighborhood

Spencer has a complete existential crisis while on the toilet, we take a viewer call and chat with Nalut, explore creepy airline safety instructions and Spencer argues with a couple of AIs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 06, 20251 hr 14 min

Anime Binge Club Evangelion Episodes 19 & 20

Double the episodes, double That Happens with Jeff and Ryan back! Shinji quits, an Eva goes crazy, some trippy animation, and what's going on with Kaji and Misato? Is there symbolism everywhere? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 20251 hr 27 min

Lycarprothry

The spleen becomes a werecar and has a serious thirst. A thirst for diesel. He has an Arby's moment while trying to get paid and Kevin maybe got a guy fired. We also check out some listener emails. Beep Beep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 20251 hr 19 min

Anime Binge Club Evangelion Episode 18

Writer and comedian Cody Ziglar returns to walk us through Neon Genesis Evangelion episode 18. An Eva gets infected by an angel! Shinji hesitates, can he save the day? A massive battle, explosions and confusion reign, while everyone wonders what's going on and what they aren't being told. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 06, 20251 hr 11 min

Anime Binge Club Evangelion Episode 17

An entire NERV branch vanishes? There's a fourth child pilot? Rei says "Thank you"? Suspicions abound? Spencer makes up anime titles? How to goodbye depression? Answers to these and so many more questions are inside this wild episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 20251 hr 23 min

Anime Binge Club Episode 17

Spencer, Ryan and Jeff take a step back from Evangelion to jump head first into Dandadan and Delicious in Dungeon this week! A girl who believes in ghosts and a boy who believes in aliens? Dungeon crawling combined with cooking? Crazy world building and unique animation? Come check out what Spenpai has in store for you this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 20251 hr 15 min

Kicked Out of the Stomach

We got kicked out of the stomach, but nothing is going to stop The Spleen, baby! We talk about if we should binge harder on even more anime, make bonus episodes or more. Listen quick before this episode gets deleted by the HR manager after The Spleen's latest antics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 09, 20251 hr 22 min

My Gut Accentuates Itself

Jeff Eckman is back, and he and Kevin give Spencer too much meat. Surprisingly unrelated to the resulting meat coma, we try to solve the US's healthcare insurance crisis, the upcoming Christmas holiday and some unexpected Sorkin inspired bonding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 02, 20251 hr 15 min

How AI Saved Christmas Again

AI powered Spencer and Kevin save Christmas through the power of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 202434 min

Anime Binge Club Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 16

In this packed episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Shinji becomes trapped inside a mysterious void-like Angel. We explore the symbolism and character development, and wonder about the mysterious nature of the EVAs. Also, Spencer has trouble in a Costco line, Kevin goes to his Good Place, and Ryan and Jeff clean up in Spencer's trivia contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 20241 hr 24 min

Everything is Terrible and I Wish it Would Stop

Spencer and Kevin sell out in this ad packed extravaganza. In the short gaps between the ads, we talk about cooking, the US healthcare system, try soda, do some analysis and read some viewer emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 20241 hr 17 min

Now That’s What I Call Happens: Volume 6

Now That’s What I Call Happens! Volume 6! Spencer ate too much thanksgiving food and is paying "The Pilgrim's Price." So enjoy this rehash of old bits from That Happens! It’ll have you saying "Now That’s What I Call Happens!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 202440 min

Tears for Arrears

Spencer is dealing with the aftermath of the election, the future of democracy and the potential economic collapse. Kevin's dealing with stuff too, like trying bone marrow and remembering the old Joe Rogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 20241 hr 20 min

I Have No Interest in Infiltrating a Clique

Comedian and visual artist Mary Houlihan drops by to talk about the evolution of comedy in the social media era, her beauty school backup plan, the New York comedy scene, and her role in the world of painting parties. Spencer wonders if his draw to podcasting was an attempt to replace missing family connections, and Mary comes closer than anyone to figuring out Kevin's deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 20241 hr 12 min

Anime Binge Club Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 15

Spencer, Kevin, Ryan, and Jeff dive deep into a revelatory episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion. Shinji visits his mother's grave with his emotionally distant father Gendo. Misato and Kaji rekindle old flames after a wedding. And in a shocking twist, Kaji discovers a horrific secret deep in Nerv's bowels. We speculate on the disturbing implications as the show's mythos takes a dark turn. Plus, astrology hijinks, black olive soda incentives, and a crazy message from Spenpai! Learn more about your a...

Nov 14, 20241 hr 25 min
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