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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

Time Stop

In this chaotic episode, Spencer and Kevin are in the same room?! We try sour candy with an incredible amount of lore, Spencer talks movies, gives Kevin a gift, and we touch on robot taxis, Spencer's new job and petrified forests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 07, 20241 hr 17 min

Kevin's Powers are Austin Powers

"Community" and "Victorious" actor and all around great guy Darsan Solomon joins the show to talk about his acting and writing journey, improv, how to become a strike captain, and Dan Harmon's story circle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 20241 hr 8 min

Anime Binge Club Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 14

No One Can Know About This hosts Jeff Eckman and Ryan Kasmiskie are back again to discuss what may be Evangelion's most budget conscious episode so far. Can a show pull off a clip show only 14 episodes in, or is this a framing device for something deeper? Does the show's sense of conveying the emotional impact and loss of a sense of self hold up? Kevin does a book report on the first episode of Death Note, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 20241 hr 23 min

Ancillary Ruses

This week's guest is Joseph Lepore from the Rude Tales of Magic podcast who shares his story from acting to comedy to DMing and even lets slip his cookie recipe secrets. Kevin tries to help Spencer's Patreon by drinking enchilada juice. Spencer bought a pool noodle.... you won't believe what he does with it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 20241 hr 18 min

A Shovel Made Out of Plagiarism

This week Spencer and Kevin go deep into the world of Magic: The Gathering, dissecting the recent controversy surrounding the banning of certain cards and the subsequent fallout. They also sip on some peculiar sodas, including the elusive Oreo Coke Zero and a haunted apple Fanta, while reminiscing about the good old days of diet sodas and the unique flavors of their youth. Spencer pitches a Magic: The Gathering-themed show inspired by Yu-Gi-Oh!, and the duo tackles listener mail, offering insigh...

Oct 10, 20241 hr 12 min

Anime Binge Club Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 13

No One Can Know About This hosts Jeff Eckman and Ryan Kasmiskie return to discuss a polarizing episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion. NERV gets a computer virus that's more than just a virus, Ritsuko and Misato's past get revealed and we try to figure out what a protein wall is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 03, 20241 hr 19 min

Why Can't We Crowdfund Corruption?

Spencer's on a quest for the perfect scrambled eggs, maybe pickled onions can save the day? We're joined by tax reform focused political activist and writer Maura Quint to discuss revamping taxes, tacos and baby monsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 20241 hr 13 min

I Wish My Haters Were Funnier

Actor, comedian and musician Tim Platt joins Spencer and Kevin to talk about the role of comedy in D&D, his unique creative process, including his time with Rude Tales of Magic, improvisational comedy, and how he blends music and stand-up into his performances. He also shares tales from his past, like breaking his finger playing football and the existential crisis that followed. If you're curious about what inspires Tim's comedic voice, his thoughts on the art of improv, or if you’ve ever wa...

Sep 19, 20241 hr 19 min

Built Like a Thwomp

Spencer discusses his weight loss journey and shows off with his uncannily accurate Tarot card reading on Kevin. Kevin's also losing weight, possibly due to his patented Starbucks Speedball regimen while watching videos of women getting their cars stuck. Make sure you catch the video to see Spencer's new exoskeleton! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 20241 hr 15 min

Anime Binge Club Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 12

Writer and creator Cody Ziglar (Rick & Morty, Futurama, She-Hulk, etc) join Spencer and Kevin to talk about the next episode of Neon Genesys Evangelion. Find out who gets promoted and save Tokyo-3 from destruction on this action packed recap! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 20241 hr 7 min

Rerun: Scuttlejabber

We couldn't record a new episode this week, so Spencer explains why. Then we pull out one of our favorite past episodes from the vault! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 20241 hr 10 min

Anime Binge Club Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 11

In this episode of Anime Binge Club we jump into Episode 11 of Neon Genesis Evangelion. A mysterious power outage causes chaos in Tokyo 3, Spenpai gives another lesson, the Olympics wraps up, and we debate the role of computers and AI in governance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 20241 hr 13 min

Boyz II Men Theory

In this pop culture driven episode, Spencer and Kevin are joined by special guest Abed Gheith. Abed shares his thoughts on the latest Batman cartoon, "Batman: Caped Crusader," and its noir-inspired take on the classic character. We also jump into the complexities of multiplayer games and the politics involved, particularly in Magic: The Gathering. We also touch on some societal issues, such as the nuances of cancel culture, the expectations we place on public figures, and the complexities of nav...

Aug 15, 20241 hr 17 min

Anime Binge Club Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 10

DISCLAIMER: SPENCER LIKED DEADPOOL. HE LIKED IT A LOT. On today's episode of Anime Binge Club, we look at the fascinating world of anime tropes and storytelling with Neon Genesis Evangelion episode 10. Spencer and Kevin discuss the intricate plot points and character developments in the latest episode, highlighting how the narrative builds tension and explores themes of vulnerability and competence through Asuka's character. They also touch on the cultural nuances in anime, such as the trope of ...

Aug 08, 20241 hr 12 min

I Got Pepsi Lime in the Bonus Keyboard

This week we dive into a wide-ranging discussion that touches on personal growth, emotional maturity, and the intricacies of human behavior. We explore the impact of emotionally immature parents on their children and how such traits can manifest in their own lives, often through patterns of behavior that are hard to break. The conversation meanders through the significance of global community versus global market, the challenges of creating a just society, and the potential pitfalls of tribalism...

Aug 01, 20241 hr 27 min

Anime Binge Club Neon Genesis Evangelion Episodes 8 & 9

In this episode of Anime Binge Club, we're joined by Alexis Quasarano to jump into the intricacies of Neon Genesis Evangelion episodes 8 and 9. We discuss the introduction of new character Asuka and her dynamic with Shinji, touching on themes of teenage angst and the burden of piloting Evas. The conversation also explores the complexities of Misato's past relationship with Kaji and the comedic yet action-packed moments that define these episodes. Alexis shares insights on the cultural and themat...

Jul 25, 20241 hr 29 min

Anime Binge Club Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 7

In this episode of Anime Binge Club, Spencer and Kevin delve into personal introspection and the impact of self-help books, specifically "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" by Lindsay C. Gibson. Spencer shares his recent personal revelations and the validation he feels from the book, while Kevin reflects on his own patterns of behavior in relationships. The conversation also touches on the political climate and the nature of healing fantasies. Then we dive into episode seven of Neon...

Jul 18, 20241 hr 19 min

Anime Binge Club Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 6

We dive deep into episode 6 of Neon Genesis Evangelion that maybe spends a little too much time engaging chevrons and not enough on the art and story. Spencer and Kevin come away with some wildly different takes on the same scenes, then Spencer goes over some self-discovery breakthroughs and possibly makes up some One Piece plot lines to impress Kevin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 20241 hr 9 min

Anime Binge Club Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 5

Implausibly, it is still not the 150th episode yet so Spencer talks Eva with Ryan and Jeff instead. Episode 5 of Evangelion on Anime Binge Club! Plus, kevin is floppy now? Can he get out of the internet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 20241 hr 49 min

NO ONE CAN KNOW ABOUT THIS S7E43 - Consuming Resources With Humans

We're still getting ready for 150, which is sure to disappoint! But until then, check out a good episode of a good podcast instead! This is No One Can Know About This, a podcast where my friends Jeff Eckman and Ryan Kasmiskie play every Final Fantasy. I stopped by during Friendsgiving to do some Questing and Breasting. Turkey Breast, that is! Enjoy this episode of No One Can Know About This, and check out patreon.com/nockat for more! It's a ton of fun. We're huge fans of the pod. Kevin especiall...

Jun 20, 20241 hr 12 min

None of This Should Be Happening

Jeff Eckman and Ryan Kasmiskie return to discuss anime and Evangelion. We're all deeply moved by how little is said and shown in this episode, while there's a huge range of emotion and compassion invoked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 20241 hr 18 min

Fully Conscious Babies

Spencer grows concerned about his internal mystery meats, so he reverse engineers a political party and debates running for office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 06, 20241 hr 15 min

Kevin's Misconceptions

It's a real hedgehog's dilemma here, but don't worry, Spencer explains it really goodly. We're trying to do anime, but we have to get a few things figured out first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 20241 hr 13 min

We're in Heaven and This Movie Sucks

Straws are for women, Jerry Seinfeld is for Pop Tarts, Kevin is against The Big Bang Theory and Spencer is just mad at rappers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 20241 hr 13 min

The Stonehenge of Anime

We have the triumphant return of a Jeff, Spencer reveals an alternate version of a popular theme song, and we experiment with introducing non-anime lovers to Neon Genesis Evangelion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 09, 20241 hr 15 min

It Felt Like Enjoying Big Bang Theory

Spencer comes out with some extremely controversial takes. He's very into his rice cooker, being basic, and those little ham cubes. The post-intro slump turns into a pop hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 02, 20241 hr 15 min

We Need New Pipes

Things get experimental and a little unhinged as technical problems challenge Spencer and Kevin while reviewing some bold new snack flavors. Kevin shares his controversial technique for hacking Mountain Dew syrup while Spencer bravely samples mango-infused Doritos. Amidst the culinary chaos, they reflect on the chill vibes and great food scene in Portland compared to the more hustle-focused energy of LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 20241 hr 10 min

Now That’s What I Call Happens: Volume 6

Now That’s What I Call Happens! Volume 6! The Show is taking the week off, so listen back on all the best bits from your 9th or 10th favorite podcast. It’ll have you saying Now That’s Not A Biweekly Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 202440 min

Aquarius Part 1

Somehow, an episode of That Happens has released. Sorry about the audio, but it's about the journey this time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 202455 min
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