We are starting off the new year (and season 5) with a review of the past year.... before it happens. Why discuss what has obviously been a crap year when we can discuss something awesome like the what we hope the new year will be? If you enjoyed our 4th of July parade episode, you will love this one!
Another pull from the debate topic "envelopes of doom" brings us this age-old conundrum...is a hot dog a sandwich? Things get so heated before the break that you can hear the sirens in the background! Be sure to head over to Twitter @CastTod to vote in the polls to weigh in with your opinions!
With something as universally recognized as horrible, perhaps "spoiling" isn't the right term... But the Hersey brothers are joined by their executive producer Abby to discuss the program nonetheless. Join them as they explore the horror that was somehow a Star Wars show in the form of a variety program, yet failed miserably to perform well on either front.
The Hersey boys reminisce about holiday memories, past and present. Candy, cookies, and talks about trees melt into discussions of how a particular troll-job turned into a treasured tradition.
The Hersey brothers discuss the second season of the Disney+ hit series The Mandalorian once more! We felt this chapter was so good, we went directly from watching it to recording this show! We talk about not only the show itself, but speculate as to the future of the series (and the many other series to come). WARNING: In case the episode title was not self-explanatory: this show contains spoilers for the Mandalorian. If you have not yet watched it, listen to this later!...
The Hersey brothers discuss the second season of the Disney+ hit series The Mandalorian once more! In this episode, we go deep into the weeds with Stormtrooper helmet operations and the cost of thermal detonators, which all ties back to an appreciation of the world building that the folks at West End Games did for the Star Wars universe when creating the original SW Role Playing Game. We also chat about Mayfield's character arc and how well Pedro Pascal played his helmet-less scenes. WARNING: In...
The Hersey boys take another break from the usual countdown to consider one of Todd's top 10: the unique musical stylings of the band Cake. They discuss not just the music, but also how hard it is to find information on the band, odd things Todd had done to his hair for a Cake show, and the possibility of tree giveaways... For more info, you can always head over to musicranked.com to see Eric's notes!
The Hersey brothers discuss the second season of the Disney+ hit series The Mandalorian once more! We finally get to see one of our favorites from our childhood be as badass as we imagined him to be, so the boys talk about it at length. Eric speculates on the availability of refills for jetpack rockets, Todd revels in being right for the first time on one of his predictions, and they both hypothesize as to what the future holds. Note from Todd: I falsely identify this as chapter 13 in my intro, ...
Today, the Hersey boys delve in on an artist that was played in heavy rotation by our father. We aren't exactly sure why Bill Hersey was such a fan, though we do speculate a bit on that topic. While this music is typically not Todd's cup of tea, we can understand why Eric "Soft Rock" Hersey enjoys it so much. We also discuss a scandal. Not a scandal that Mr. Marx was involved with, but rather one that is Eric was a part of on his behalf....listen to the episode for the details! You can learn mor...
The traditional holiday festivities (known as Herseyfest) are on hold this year due to the pandemic. However, that is not going to stop us from planning a special event over some form of remote conferencing method! We figured that since we were discussing it anyway, there might be a tidbit or two that the listeners might enjoy or benefit from, so we recorded it and are dropping it as a bonus Raw/Unplugged episode. If you have feedback or ideas to share, head over to the todcastpodcast.com web si...
The Hersey brothers discuss the second season of the Disney+ hit series The Mandalorian once more! Another fan favorite makes her live action debut in this week's chapter and the Hersey boys are here to talk about it. Another fan favorite's name is dropped, and Todd helps to explain why this is significant as well. WARNING: In case the episode title was not self-explanatory: this show contains spoilers for the Mandalorian. If you have not yet watched it, listen to this later!...
The Hersey brothers discuss how weird time is in general and especially in a time of pandemic self isolation.
Over the course of the last year or so, Todd has accumulated a bunch of outtakes, bloopers, and other "b-roll" type clips that he has saved from the cutting room floor. In this episode, the Hersey brothers assemble them into an episode, reminiscent of the clip shows you remember from the sitcoms of your youth.
The Hersey brothers discuss the second season of the Disney+ hit series The Mandalorian once more! This week, the boys revel in the splendor of the Carl Weathers-directed episode. We go off on tangents regarding: Navarro civics, cookie theft(s), safety regulations in the Empire, and proper labelling of electronics for optimum operational efficiency. WARNING: In case the episode title was not self-explanatory: this show contains spoilers for the Mandalorian. If you have not yet watched it, listen...
Can you Guess Who Todd and Eric are discussing in this episode? That old joke is remembered fondly by both brothers as originating with our father from car trips in the past, and they both own up to re-using it on their children. The classics never die. They also discuss the Canadian classic rock group, The Guess Who. Todd tells a tale of how even among the Satanic panic and the "rock is evil" days this band was considered acceptable. Eric recalls how his first memories of the band are tied to p...
Eric and his daughter are on deck to make the family turkey for this year's Thanksgiving dinner, so Eric taps into the veteran roasting skills of his brother Todd for tips and tricks. A turkey day bonus episode for all!
The Hersey brothers discuss the second season of the Disney+ hit series The Mandalorian once more! In this episode, they discuss the sorry state of the Razor Crest (which sidelines into a weird discussion of Post-Empire economics in the Star Wars universe). They share thoughts and wild speculation about Mando's newfound friends as well. WARNING: In case the episode title was not self-explanatory: this show contains spoilers for the Mandalorian. If you have not yet watched it, listen to this late...
A quick side conversation the boys had where Eric pokes fun of Todd's lack of sports knowledge.
Imagine if you will a side scrolling platformer, but instead of plumbers you have brothers who work in IT, and instead of rescuing a princess from a weird turtle monster, they are recording a podcast despite obstacles put in their way by random noises and small children. Now imagine if those brothers talked about all of those things...
The Hersey brothers discuss the second season of the Disney+ hit series The Mandalorian once more! They chat about the creatures of the galaxy, Todd explains interstellar policing, and they both share their feelings on the "food" concern that has lit the internet on fire. WARNING: In case the episode title was not self-explanatory: this show contains spoilers for the Mandalorian. If you have not yet watched it, listen to this later!
The second season of the Disney+ hit series The Mandalorian is here! The Hersey brothers discuss the show, their thoughts on those who go out of their way to spoil things without warning, and speculate on what might happen next. WARNING: In case the episode title was not self-explanatory: this show contains spoilers for the Mandalorian. If you have not yet watched it, listen to this later!
The Hersey boys discuss a group that ranks highly on both their lists: The Doors. Coming in at number 8 on Todd's list and moving from 18 to 9 on Eric's, they chat about Jim Morrison and the rest of the group, including a discussion as to whether "An American Prayer" should count in the rankings as the Doors (or not). You can also hear about how Todd had to sneak around to obtain (and listen) to rock and roll in his youth.
Todd and Eric talk almost every day and most of it is being recorded in hopes that it will make good content. In some cases, there are good conversations that take place before or after we start the "actual" episode, which we'd like to share. Unfortunately, in many of those cases there is often extra background noise or other distractions....but we present some of those conversations for you in a new type of episode that we're calling "T-n-E Raw" or "Unplugged" depending on which Hersey you ask....
Eric springs a topic on Todd without any preparation: babysitting. Eric has never hired a (non-family) person to watch his young ones, so he turns to Todd for advice. If you wanted to hear two middle age, middle class white guys share their tips, tricks, and opinions on child care...this is the podcast for you!
The Hersey boys prepare for All Hallows Eve, discuss their traditions (or lack thereof), and strategize for the distribution of treats.
Music Ranked gets the royal treatment as Eric and Todd discuss Queen, Freddie Mercury, and the band that is so much more than just a Wayne's World sound bite. From a 45 that Todd played in his room as a youth to the recent biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, the Hersey brothers go down memory lane to a rockin' soundtrack.
Eric explains the famous "Paul is Dead" conspiracy to Todd. Short version: back in the day there were folk who believed that Paul McCartney (of the Beatles) had perished in an automobile accident and was replaced with a double. Eric shared his insights (including a shocking revelation of a JFK-like production that he created) and Todd inserted backwards messages while he did the edits.
The Hersey boys start the morning with ring-shaped sweet treats this time. They discuss what is and what is not a doughnut (or donut) and share tales of eating competitions before they veer way off course (as they always do). There is much corporate name-dropping that takes place. It'd be a real shame if any of those brands were to decide to suddenly sponsor us...
Eric throws Todd a curveball appropriate to the season: Pumpkin Spice season. They talk about some spicy music up front, take a turn into seasonings, move on to gourd-based artistry, then circle back around to music again. Come along for both body positivity AND teenage hijinks in this seasonal episode of spicy fun!
When it comes to classic rock, you really can't get more "classic rock" than Bad Company...or at least the Hersey brothers believe. Todd and Eric discuss the band, their favorite songs, and how playing the drums looks easy but is not. This episode is brought to you not only by our sponsors, but also the early morning crickets and a local train. For more information (about the band Bad Company, not the crickets), head over to musicranked.com !
