Crystal throws the TodCast PodCast boys a challenge: You’re driving for five hours—only one artist, one snack or meal, and one drink allowed. Todd and Eric take the scenario and immediately crank it to 17. Because five hours? That’s amateur hour. • Coffee vs. Mountain Dew: The caffeinated battle of wills • Wendy’s vs. McDonald’s: Drive-thru loyalty, convenience, and spicy chicken logic • Snacks vs. Real Food: Eric wants a crockpot. Todd just wants Chex Mix. • Artist Discography Draft: Weird Al, ...
Jun 12, 2025•19 min•Season 9Ep. 15
Eric’s stomach might be in distress, but his imagination is firing on all cylinders. In this episode, he and Todd explore everything from obscure medication metaphors to deep-seated shark trauma—and somehow still have room for sock-based hacks and Princess Bride references. Pepto Infinity Stones: Eric wonders aloud—has anyone completed the full Pepto-Bismol symptom gauntlet? And if so, are they okay? Socks and Swagger: Why buy ankle socks when your kid’s crew socks (with sharks on them) fit just...
Apr 28, 2025•20 min•Season 9Ep. 14
Eric kicks things off by confusing parentheses with quotation marks (and maybe third-grade grammar in general), leading to an episode full of playful roasts, nostalgic rabbit holes, and philosophical debates about legacy candy storage. Todd stands by with clarifications and calm judgment. Parentheses Panic: Eric discovers that the keyboard characters he's called quotes might be, in fact, parentheses. Todd gently breaks the news. Grammar and Concussions: Chair shots and DDTs may or may not be bla...
Apr 23, 2025•13 min
Eric kicks off his day in style—with actual cake while listening to the band Cake, before 8 a.m. Naturally, it sparks a cascade of randomness that only the TodCast PodCast can deliver. From Spotify stunts to prank store nostalgia, and even Civil War-style Facebook journaling, this one’s got it all. The Cake Combo: Eric achieves audio-snack nirvana—eating cake while listening to Cake, unlocking a new life achievement. Sound Identity Crisis: The guys explore what their brand’s “sound” would be. Sp...
Apr 14, 2025•50 min•Season 9Ep. 12
Eric unveils his latest long-term musical stunt—an elaborate plot to rig his Spotify Wrapped . What started as a rebellion against bad algorithmic assumptions has spiraled into a daily ritual of obscure 90s jams, folksy earworms, and trolling his daughter with Gordon Lightfoot. Todd listens in with a mix of admiration and mild confusion. Hooked on Hook: Eric plays “Hook” by Blues Traveler every day to guarantee it takes the top spot in December. Sundown Showdown: Gordon Lightfoot’s “Sundown” is ...
Apr 09, 2025•28 min•Season 9Ep. 11
Todd and Eric dive into the double-edged sword that is ADHD—does it grant them superhuman multitasking abilities , or does it just make life a constant game of mental pinball? In this episode, they attempt to harness the power of distraction while tackling their usual chaos. Is ADHD a Superpower? Eric and Todd debate whether their hyperfocus and multitasking skills are strengths or just coping mechanisms. Project Purgatory: How do you keep track of all your unfinished projects? The guys discuss ...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Todd and Eric tackle an existential crisis —has Eric actually grown up, or is he just a 16-year-old with a corporate card? In this episode, they break down what it really means to be an adult, whether a lifelong love of Disney and wrestling counts as emotional stagnation, and why midlife crises might just be an excuse to finally do cool stuff. Trapped in Time? Eric wonders if his mindset got stuck at 16 while the rest of him kept evolving. Midlife Crisis or Just Having Fun? From wrestling rings ...
Mar 13, 2025•14 min•Season 9Ep. 9
Todd and Eric go from a full-blown sneeze crisis to a deep dive on pasta, gluten, and the structural integrity of wagon wheels (the pasta, not the transportation). This episode has absolutely no reason to exist, yet here we are. Sneeze Count Madness: Eric wakes up trapped in a never-ending sneeze loop. Todd offers no solutions. The Origins of ‘Bless You’: Todd drops some medieval knowledge on why people bless sneezes—and why he prefers ‘Gluten Tubes’ instead. Pasta Power Rankings: From spaghetti...
Feb 27, 2025•38 min•Season 9Ep. 8
Todd and Eric go deep down the rabbit hole in this episode, uncovering their new life mission : achieving the legendary WIGS status (Wikipedia, IMDB, Goodreads, and Spotify). But why stop there when they could turn it into an EGOT? The Power of Fun: Eric's 2024 mission is to prioritize fun, but does that include trying to game IMDB credits? Absolutely. WIGS to EGOT: The duo unveils their ambitious plan to go from online credibility to full Hollywood domination. The Samba Band That Will Change th...
Feb 11, 2025•31 min•Season 9Ep. 7
What makes one mug superior to another? Is there a proper way to organize your cups? Does a glass mug actually make milk taste better? Todd and Eric dive deep into mug hierarchy , covering the absurd, the practical, and the completely unnecessary rules of cup selection. Cabinet Politics: Todd and Eric analyze how mugs are stored, used, and why some cups are forever banished to the back. The Hunter Conundrum: Special guest Hunter Hersey defends his chaotic cup choices, much to Eric’s frustration....
Jan 31, 2025•32 min•Season 9Ep. 6
In this special bonus episode , Todd is joined by executive producer Abby to dive into a long-lost audio experiment from 2021. What started as a casual observation about Ohio Valley accents turned into a full-fledged linguistic study (or, at least, a hilarious excuse to make people say the same phrase over and over again). The Origin Story: How a simple Anchor ad read sparked an accent deep-dive. The Experiment: Todd and Abby asked friends and family from different regions to record the phrase "...
Jan 31, 2025•11 min•Season 9Ep. 5
This week, Todd and Eric get sidetracked (again) and deliver a chaotic mix of accents, podcast nostalgia, and mildly concerning rabbit holes. It’s the TodCast PodCast you know and love—awkward, hilarious, and a little bit absurd. Todd’s Accent Extravaganza: Scottish dwarves, Southern drawls, and a surprisingly passable redneck—Todd’s got them all. Eric? Not so much. Clip-Em-Who? The lost podcast “Clip-Em-Neil” resurfaces in conversation, complete with fake recaps and a desperate search for its l...
Jan 27, 2025•33 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Todd and Eric are back with an episode full of absurdity, nostalgia, and brilliant (yet questionable) business ideas. From debating the worst kinds of pain to envisioning a mac and cheese truck empire, this episode has it all. Tournament of Pains: Toothaches vs. earaches vs. broken bones—what truly reigns supreme? Core Memories: Todd relives a tragic bike crash, and Eric recalls his icy punishment at Wendy’s. Savory Cones & Mac Trucks: Is a mac and cheese food truck the next million-dollar i...
Jan 15, 2025•37 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Todd and Eric dive into a spirited discussion about cassettes, music discovery, and the chaos they’ve unleashed on Spotify’s algorithm. With a touch of nostalgia and their usual sarcastic wit, they tackle everything from Christian music mixtapes to the quirks of modern rap. Cassette Chronicles: Eric stumbles upon a stash of vintage mixtapes, sparking a trip down memory lane featuring Richard Marx, Amy Grant, and 80s Christian pop. Spotify vs. Eric: Spotify’s algorithm has no idea what hit it as ...
Jan 02, 2025•46 min•Season 9Ep. 2
The TodCast PodCast is back, and no, it’s not because you begged for it (although you totally should have). After an extended hiatus—let’s call it a “creative sabbatical”—Todd and Eric return to grace your ears with their signature blend of wisdom, nonsense, and the occasional pointless debate. Hiatus Hijinks: Todd and Eric discuss why they ghosted the podcast world (hint: life happened) and share updates, including Eric’s rise as a multi-podcast mogul. Wisdom for the Ages: Todd leans into his i...
Jan 02, 2025•42 min•Season 8Ep. 1
In this origin-story-style episode, Todd prompts Eric to dig deep and open The Book of Eric . From dogs lost to foggy fields of memory, to nap time rebellions and paper mâché wonderlands, they piece together Eric’s earliest moments—with a healthy dose of sibling banter, vague 80s nostalgia, and accidental emotional archaeology. Earliest Memory: Eric remembers blocks, Sesame Street, and a mysterious dog named Lady—later revealed to be a flea magnet sacrificed for Mom’s survival. The Great Move: A...
Apr 10, 2024•28 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Todd and Eric Trojan horse the concept of the New Heights podcast—with zero actual Kelsey brothers but plenty of talk about heights, fears, and one fantasy football draft that might have altered pop culture forever. Taylor Swift, Fantasy Football, and Destiny: Todd unknowingly drafts Taylor, Swift, and Kelsey in one epic fantasy football session—sparking the cosmic forces that would later bring Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey together (you're welcome, world). Heights: Fear Factor Edition: Todd an...
Apr 03, 2024•33 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Abby, Todd, and Eric join forces once again as the Banned Book Club to discuss "1984" by George Orwell. There are lessons to be learned here, but they are gonna bum you out...sometimes that is just how it goes. Connect with Todd and Eric: Check out our website at https://todcastpodcast.com/ or send us your ideas via email! Find out what Eric has been up to in the world of websites and SEO at ...
Mar 27, 2024•38 min•Season 8Ep. 13
It’s grumpy hour on the TodCast PodCast as Todd and Eric go full-on daylight savings rant mode. This one’s for anyone who's ever lost an hour of sleep and vowed revenge against the government, Ben Franklin, and the Earth’s axial tilt. The War on the Clock: Todd and Eric question the logic of daylight saving time, time zones, and whether anyone really needs to conserve candles in 2024. Ben Franklin’s Fault: A brief history of daylight savings—from candle-hoarding colonials to insect-loving New Ze...
Mar 20, 2024•27 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Todd and Eric dive spoon-first into a 64-entry March Madness-style tournament to crown the ultimate cereal mascot. From nostalgic faves to deep-cut disasters, it’s a chaotic, sugar-fueled battle to the (marshmallowy) death—complete with duplicates, disqualifications, and a suspiciously overpowered leprechaun. The Bracket Is Breakfast: 64 mascots (give or take a few duplicates) face off for the coveted Toddcast Cereal Bowl trophy. Weaponized Mascots: Tony the Tiger gets violent, the Cheerios Bee ...
Mar 13, 2024•58 min•Season 8Ep. 11
In this episode, Todd and Eric fire up the Omni and head to the Emerald Isle to uncover the myths, history, and murky confusion surrounding Ireland. From St. Patrick's pirate backstory to the Star Wars set location you didn’t know was real, the guys dive into Irish culture with their signature blend of curiosity, sarcasm, and just enough historical inaccuracy to make it fun. Geography Breakdown: Boglands, peat fires, coastal cliffs, and the surprising Ohio-sized scale of Ireland. St. Patrick’s P...
Mar 06, 2024•43 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Eric returns from a back-to-back stadium extravaganza—Disney on Ice and Monster Jam—and Todd’s got questions. Is Disney on Ice secretly Cirque du Soleil with princesses? Is Gravedigger the Undertaker of trucks? Did Eric break a popcorn bucket in public? Yes to all of the above. Memory Lapse Madness: Eric can’t remember if he’s ever been to a monster truck show—but somehow recalls the throat-burning fumes they cause. Disney on Ice Breakdown: It’s less “ice skating” and more “flying aerial acrobat...
Feb 28, 2024•31 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Todd and Eric dive headfirst into the dazzling—and deeply confusing—resume of Barbie. With over 200 job titles spanning decades, they do the only logical thing: rank the most absurd, oddly specific, or morally questionable Barbie careers of all time. From dolphin trainer to noodle bar worker to… cat burglar? Barbie the Boomer: If Barbie debuted as a grown woman in the '60s, she’s technically a Baby Boomer. That explains her strong work ethic—and job-hopping habit. SeaWorld’s PR Nightmare: Barbie...
Feb 21, 2024•37 min•Season 8Ep. 8
In a clash of epic (and microscopic) proportions, Todd and Eric face off in a pointless—but passionate—debate: is it better to live large as a towering giant or to shrink down and embrace a tiny life of stealth and resource efficiency? Team Tiny: Eric champions the imaginative appeal of action-figure-sized living, where model train towns become cities and a single raisin can feed a village. Team Giant: Todd defends the upsides of being a lumbering legend, from no longer needing ladders to scorin...
Feb 14, 2024•23 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Topics Discussed: Overview of "To Kill a Mockingbird": A brief summary of the novel's plot - YES we give away major SPOILERS. Go read the book and come back in 3-weeks. Introduction to the key characters and the narrative structure. Harper Lee's Influence: Insights into Harper Lee's life, including her background and the motivations that led her to write this iconic novel. Historical and Social Context: Exploration of the novel's setting in the 1930s and its reflection of the challenges of the C...
Feb 07, 2024•47 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Are you ready for some "Trojan Horsing"? The Todcast PodCast brings to you “The Serial Podcast”….we mean, “The Cereal Podcast”. Todd Hersey and Eric Hersey take a mischievous dive into the cereal realm, putting a unique spin on the format made famous by the renowned "Serial" podcast. Well, not actually. They just talk about cereal. No murders. Get ready for a deliciously deceptive exploration as they discuss Lucky Charms, Life, Frosted Mini-Wheats, name-brand cereals, and generics, all with a to...
Jan 31, 2024•34 min•Season 8Ep. 5
In this latest episode of The TodCast PodCast, your hosts Todd and Eric Hersey dive headfirst into the cinematic masterpiece, "The Shawshank Redemption." Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster of wit, humor, and insightful commentary as the dynamic duo kicks off their epic journey through the IMDB Top 250 Movies. Be warned: spoiler alert! If you haven't watched Shawshank (seriously, who hasn't?), press pause, watch it, and then join the TodCast fun. Spotlight on the Stars: Join Todd and Eric as th...
Jan 24, 2024•45 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Welcome, fellow pop culture enthusiasts, to the grand kickoff of the Top Ten(ish) series, where Todd and Eric, your hosts with a penchant for all things collectible, embark on a cosmic escapade through the vast world of pop culture treasures. In this debut episode, join Todd and the encyclopedic Eric as they delve into the whimsical universe of Star Wars, counting down the Top Ten(ish) Most Expensive Kenner Star Wars Action Figures. It's a journey sprinkled with humor, nostalgia, and enough astr...
Jan 17, 2024•42 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Get ready to buckle up and cruise with us because today, we're revving up our 1985 Dodge Omni (yep, you heard that right!) for another wild adventure. Eric's first car is our trusty traveling companion, working its magic a lot like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, whisking us off to explore the sunny shores of the Dominican Republic. So grab your coconut drink and get comfy in those vintage red seats, because this Omni's taking us on a tropical ride through paradise! We dive into history, geography, wil...
Jan 10, 2024•43 min•Season 8Ep. 2
New year, new season of the TodCast! Listen as we walk through what to expect in 2024 from the Hersey boys. For those of you who have been with us for a while, you will learn what we are changing from the previous seasons. For anyone that is new, you'll get a taste of what is to come. We certainly hope that you enjoy it and are looking forward to season 8 with the same excitement we have! Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at https://todcastpodcast.com/...
Jan 03, 2024•32 min•Season 8Ep. 1
