As many denizens of the United States of America celebrate the nation's Independence Day, some are bound to enjoy a parade. Todd and Eric spontaneously design the parade of their dreams and ask you to come along for the (fairly ridiculous) ride. There is NO bonus content after the usual outro. You should definitely not stick around to hear them continue the conversation, or you'll be late to the cook out.
Pulling another debate topic from the envelopes of doom, the Hersey brothers delve into the realm of personal grooming.
The Hersey brothers dive deep into Episode V. Tiny green wizards, bounty hunters, and the pros and cons of the special editions are discussed at length. Link to Kenner Toy ad YouTube video Eric refers to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJY709chKLw
We are of the opinion that Pink Floyd, while awesome overall, are really more or less three different bands: the early years (with Syd Barrett), the “middle” years (with Roger Waters), and the later years (with David Gilmour at the helm). We like all three and talk about the band, their albums and songs, and their legacy. Relevant links to the Dark Side of the Moon/Wizard of Oz mash-up discussed: Wikipedia article: Dark Side of Rainbow YouTube version with the sync done for you: Dark Side of the...
Eric brings along a special guest: John Wyatt Edgar (of Dubpoints fame) to explain his latest competition, The League of Nothing. He tells us what it is, how it works, and how to join in on the fun! For more info, head to: https://www.facebook.com/TheLeagueOfNothing/ and http://www.leagueofnothing.com/
It's Father's Day. Todd is a father, Eric is a father...but in this episode they mostly talk about their dad. Bill Hersey passed on far too soon; his boys share stories from their youth about the gentle giant that helped shape them into the men that they've become. You can read Eric's article here: https://erichersey.com/creating-bill-hersey-digital-footprint/
Todd is once again inspired by a random prompt on Twitter, this time drawing Eric into the madness. The concept? A discussion of dangerous things that we did as children that we would not let our young people do these days.
Todd steps away from his usual shenanigans to address some very real problems that need to be addressed, primarily that racism and police brutality are destroying our fellow humans, particularly Black ones. Each of us needs to do our part to stop it. Everyone is welcome to listen and share, but this is mostly directed to other white folks. Silence equals consent and we can not continue to be silent. Below are some links that I hope you will find helpful, both for vital information and as a place...
Todd and Eric go back to the original and dive deep into their memories to cover the classic. Let's face it though, none of this should really be a spoiler to anyone. Todd proves his dork level by recalling the names and backstories for cantina denizens and young Miles makes his presence known as only a three year old can.
Coming in at #7 (in 2007) on Eric's list, we discuss the classic folk duo Simon and Garfunkel. Eric draws on his memories of the group while growing up while Todd is (unsurprisingly) ignorant. For more info, head on over to the Music Ranked! website .
For those who might be new here, Eric gives some guidance.
Todd and Eric discuss what a trailer for the TodCast would be like.
Todd and Eric reminisce about the 80's-90's cultural phenomenon that is referred to as "the Satanic Panic", a time when just about anything that people opposed was linked to the devil as an excuse to condemn it. The Hersey boys recall how certain shows were strictly forbidden for reasons that make so sense to them (then OR now): The Simpsons, Married with Children, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to name a few. They share their "rock and roll is the devil's music" stories before Todd discusses ...
The young ones are now officially out of school (as opposed to the not in school as a result of COVID). The Hersey brothers discuss the lack of Spring Break in their youth...which is a thing their kids get to enjoy. That morphs into a discussion of snow days and then on to: what happens when a young person has the sniffles in a post-pandemic school year?
Lauren asks Todd about the origins of the TodCast, how he got started, and why he does it. They proceed to discuss the social media and how it impacts communication in modern times.
Coming in at number six on Eric's original list in 2007, the Hersey brothers discuss the Moody Blues. They sure do seem to like Days of Future Passed... We pre-apologize for the audio quality on this one, but we suspect that the regular listeners are accustomed to this. :) For more info, head on over to the Music Ranked! website .
Todd and Eric talk about supporting creators via Patreon and Kickstarter and discuss the varied states of their own miscellaneous side projects as well. Be sure to check out https://strongfemaleboss.com/ and https://www.coloryourownadventure.com/ to see the projects that our wives have actually turned into reality (unlike some of the nonsense that Eric and Todd have attempted)....
Todd and Eric spar verbally once more on a topic drawn at random from the sealed envelopes. The topic: Turning off the lights when you exit the room. Who is pro? Who is con? Who makes the most convincing arguments? Will one of them invoke The Brave Little Toaster? Listen in and let us know @CastTod on Twitter! (Maybe Eric will finally win one...)
Todd and Eric shoot the breeze and cover such wide ranging topics as "wagon wheel" pasta, mac -n- cheese, grilled corn, and Billy Burgers.
Todd helps Eric pre-game for his appearance on LoveOV's Split Screen with Nick Nash. Eric manages to blend web presence with local eats...all while making Todd feel a bit homesick (and hungry). To see Eric's list and more information, head on over to Eric's blog .
Need a way to organize your thoughts, plan your day, remember all those things worth remembering, and so much more? Todd and Lauren have a conversation that you will want to hear! Created by Ryder Carroll, the Bullet Journal Method describes how to keep things organized and efficient to help you live your best life. Lauren walks us through her process with her Bullet Journal (or BuJo) and helps debunk some misconceptions you might have if you've seen Bullet Journals only through the lens of Pint...
This is not a morning radio "zoo crew" production, but rather a collection of extremely meta conversations between Todd and Eric as the prepare for the day (and to record some TodCasts). I'd call it a blooper reel or b-roll....but that implies the existence of "A" roll and/or that regular TodCasts are not filled with gaffes and background noises. In any case, we hope you enjoy this bonus episode that gives a little insight into our boot-up routines.
Todd and Eric go into a recording session without a well defined topic, forget to do an intro, break for commercials, etc. Basically what I'm saying is that we recorded a typical phone call between us, which we think you might enjoy...
Occupying the original #5 slot on Eric's rankings, Todd and Eric discuss the ever amazing Electric Light Orchestra (or ELO, because abbreviations are cool and easier to say). We talk about how Jeff Lynne makes some sweet tunes and surprisingly, we do not discuss his sunglasses or hair at all in the episode. If you would like to learn more and see Eric Hersey's list as discussed in the podcast, go here: musicranked.com
Todd brings Lauren Hersey to the TodCast, creator of the Strong Female Boss website, to discuss their experiences with ADHD and coping with stress-filled lives. Check out her handiwork at https://strongfemaleboss.com/
In another listener-requested debate, Todd sings the praises of canines while Eric defends cats of all sizes. Thankfully, Todd does not actually sing. Listen, enjoy, and when you are done head to @CastTod on Twitter to voice your opinion on who should win the debate!
Eric shares his hijinx and pranks. Todd learns of the KenobiBot. What else can I say?
Todd goes the long way around to share his way of unwinding and disconnecting from his workday, since his office and his home are now one and the same. What he describes (sort of) emulates his usual commute . Not so much in terms of traveling, but rather in the benefit of "stepping away" mentally. Maybe it will help you...grab a few decks of cards and give it a whirl.
We reach the number four slot on Eric's list: the band Boston (not the geographic location). We talk about how awesome their first album was...and are less kind to the remainder. It turns out that Eric's memories (and ranking criteria in 2007) hearken back to tomato-based shenanigans rather than the mathematics he now employs. If you would like to learn more and see Eric Hersey's list as discussed in the podcast, go here: musicranked.com
Todd and Eric make good on their annual spoof of the bracket challenges! As discussed, we created our own brackets featuring toys and activities. Take that, pandemic! More info (and brackets you can fill out if you'd like) can be found at: https://mygamecloset.wordpress.com/2020/03/29/march-madness-2020-toy-edition/ Source material: http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,2049243,00.html https://nostalgiacentral.com/news-blog/top-50-greatest-toys-of-all-time/ And THE ...
