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Twosome: Music and Memories with Mike Davis from 2023-05-07T20:31:54

Lance and Mike have been friends since the 1900's. With a shared love for music, they dive into some discussion about what they listened to as kids and later on in the late 90s. With his pod...

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Delicious from 2023-04-19T05:32:54

He's an episode, sans Sam, with delectable topics like comic sans, commencement speeches, and mispronouncing words. Also, there may be a few phone numbers called.

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American "Cheese" from 2023-04-10T18:06:29

Another one in the books! Or... on your phone. Let's talk about parking lot rage, indictments, and searching for YouTube in YouTube. In case you have forgotten, we are professionals.

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Teen Movie Madness: Just One of the Guys vs. Varsity Blues from 2023-04-09T20:19:30

In our latest installment of TMM, we have Just One of the Guys from 1985 and Varsity Blues from 1999. And, as Sam once said, they are both movies about scoring. ...Get it? Because one is about s...

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Twosome: Being Yourself and Directing Others with Grant Braun from 2023-04-03T21:47:17

This is a conversation Lance had with, friend of the show and personal friend of everyone who works on the show, Grant Braun. They talk about many things including his passion for being a hair s...

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Pendulum from 2023-03-24T05:15:49

We know you were worried. We know you felt lonely. So we are back again and here for YOU! Here to catch you up on what we have been up to for the last 20 days. Here to discuss books, drugs, and ...

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Hot Mic from 2023-03-02T21:54:19

Something is going on with our equipment but it's not gonna stop us from talking! We will NEVER STOP! But someone might if they have to go to work. 

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Twosome from 2023-02-20T17:58:08

After having been abandoned, temporarily, Lance and Veronica were left to fend for themselves. The cognac was chilled and the secrets were NOT spilled as Veronica refused to answer the question ...

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LSD: Is It For You? from 2023-02-13T20:04:07

In today's episode... Social credit scores, starting conversations with strangers, and the upside of taking LSD. That's right, this one has a lot. The one thing it's missing is a cider drink for...

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Teen Movie Madness: Weird Science vs. Detention from 2023-02-08T20:00:35

The Science Showdown!! 1985's Weird Science and 2011's Detention. Two more teen movies that have absolutely nothing in them worth complaining about, right? Well... I guess we'll see.

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Daddy from 2023-01-31T23:32:28

In times like these, we know that you need a podcast that's honest with you and keeps it real when discussing the topics that are important to you. Topics like women calling men daddy, the Star ...

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Teen Movie Madness: The Dream Warriors vs. Scream from 2023-01-28T03:34:33

It's the CRAVEN-OFF! Nightmare on Elm Street 3: The Dream Warriors against Scream. Two movies enter the VCR but only one will leave... BECAUSE YOU JUST JAMMED THE VCR!! Ugh, don't you know how e...

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Going Deep: A Conversation Inspired By Sam's Book and Definitely Not Innies vs. Outies from 2023-01-17T23:10:03

In todays episode, we have a surprisingly deep conversation for the new year. Aliens, different demotions and Bigfoot are on the list of items we discuss. However, this is after we discover some...

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The Merry Happy Jolly Christmas Episode from 2022-12-24T16:47:44

From all of us at The Opposite of Important, we hope you have a wonderful Christmas! 

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Ummm from 2022-12-19T17:17:07

In this episode, Sam sets the groundwork for a drinking game for YOU, we discuss the pros and cons of being hit on, and many many other things.

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Teen Movie Madness: 10 Things I Hate About You vs. Get Over It from 2022-12-17T06:42:55

Here come's the latest showdown in Teen Movie Madness! It's time for some late 90s and early 2000s Shakespeare. Will it be Julia Stiles in The Taming of the Shrew or Kirsten Dunst in A Midsummer...

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The Spotify Wrapped Lowdown... In Fraggle Rock from 2022-12-11T21:02:10

Look... It's a busy time so this episode may be a little late. However, late is better than never. So let's talk music, Christmas and if your parents allowed you to be blood brothers. Dance YOUR...

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Teen Movie Madness: Sixteen Candles vs. The Breakfast Club from 2022-12-07T18:30:55

This week it's a Hughes-Off! Two 80s classics but only one can be the winner! With nothing controversial about either one, one would think it should be quite easy to determine which is the bette...

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M.A.S.H. from 2022-12-01T17:19:01

The game you played in junior high has made its way back, thanks to Jamie. Also, we talk about our weekends (if we remember them), a forced Christmas movie update, and a little movie talk as a b...

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Teen Movie Madness: Teen Wolf vs. The Lost Boys from 2022-11-28T07:49:52

In our first showdown, we have the werewolves and vampires going head to head. Will it be a wolfed out Marty McFly or a blood thirsty Jack Bauer? We're here to help facilitate an answer to this ...

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Happy Thanksgiving? from 2022-11-24T02:19:30

Just in time for your November holiday! Start getting in the spirit of the season with our uplifting chat about Thanksgivings past. Then stick around for some elaborately planned dates and learn...

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Teen Movie Madness: The Draft from 2022-11-15T06:20:11

It's time to determine what might be the greatest teen movie of all time! With Sam, Jamie, Lance, and Veronica all bringing 4 titles to the table for the draft and including 4 additional picks f...

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It's a CD player from 2022-11-14T23:04:36

If loaded nachos were a podcast, this would be that. Did that make sense? Fashion, Sandler movies, Weird Al, and vacations! There's a lot more too. Extras. And, much like the black olives people...

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SURPRISE! from 2022-11-08T22:20:39

It's been so long! Where do we even start?? The truth is that we already started and it's all recorded! All you have to do is push play...

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Backyard Intox from 2022-05-22T18:17:10

In today's episode we discuss our Ted Talks, the Marilyn Monroe doc, and Taylor Swift's NYU doctorate in 22. Also, we are outside! After all, with a day as nice as this, why stay inside? Secondl...

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Treading Trodden Trails For A Long Long Time from 2022-05-16T02:54:06

Spicy chocolate, BBC News cameras, old TV sitcoms, and mood altering entertainment. These are a few of OUR favorite things this week.

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Episode 150! 15% More Professional! from 2022-05-07T08:03:48

It's time to celebrate!! So let's talk about... abortion. I mean, come on, why wouldn't we? But we also talk about if we were created by aliens, if listening to music on your phone is considered...

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Post Nups from 2022-05-01T21:01:25

Beaches, shake snubs, pedestrian rage... All that and a bag of twitter tweets comin' your way in this episode!

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The Perfect Plan from 2022-04-24T08:14:36

Another fun conversation with Lance, Jamie, Sam, and Veronica. Topics touched on... vasectomies, George W. Bush, and An American Tail: The Musical. You are welcome. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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Vegas, We Were In You from 2022-04-16T08:15:51

Everyone has returned! Although our flight home tried to rid us of or lives, we prevailed. And, yes, we may be exhausted... but we are here for YOU! Enjoy the details of our trip to Sin City and...

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Gone from 2022-04-08T05:27:39

Sometimes we do things. We'll be back next week!

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It's an Old Code but It Checks Out from 2022-04-01T19:12:38

This week on The Opposite of Important...

Veronica attempts to score with a Backstreet Boy, there is some music trivia, and an extended discussion about The Oscars. Do they discuss the ...

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Half of an Episode and Some Garbage from 2022-03-25T22:59:57

Well... we tried. Unfortunately, our audio equipment went down about halfway into this episode. However, rather than just calling it, we decided to give you a sneak peak at what we have been up ...

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Ghostisode from 2022-03-22T15:03:20

You may be wondering what took so long to get this episode out. There are reasons that will be discussed next week. Anyway, this was recorded on March 15th and is packed full of quality entertai...

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Getting To Know You from 2022-03-12T17:46

Thanks to Veronica, you all will now know how all of us met! Thanks to Lance, you'll realize that potatoes are terrible. Both conversations are equally informative. 

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Van Rothko from 2022-03-05T18:13:13

Truck rental woes, art fraud, music stoppers, trans rights in sports, and the case of Jamie's missing segment... All that and more in this episode!

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What A Great Word from 2022-02-25T22:31:32

If you were wanting a podcast about anything, you have come to the right place. Whether it be musicals, the loss of a friend, or gauging ones level of interest in upcoming movies... We have you cov...

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Snackin' on Cheerios from 2022-02-16T01:42:48

After discussing some synonyms for a part of the female anatomy, we are off to the races with some David Letterman discussion, Super Bowl speculation, and since cereal conversation. See what I d...

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Snackin' on Cheerios and Buyin' Squishmallows from 2022-02-16T01:42:48

After discussing some synonyms for a part of the female anatomy, we are off to the races with some David Letterman discussion, Super Bowl speculation, and since cereal conversation. See what I d...

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The Venkman of the Turtles from 2022-02-10T04:39:55

Great ep incoming!
After a brief callback to last week's Joe Rogan conversation, we talk about Sam's rediscovered love for CDs, Ghostbusters Afterlife, and at least 7 other topics. We have ...

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The Ultimate Audio Rollercoaster from 2022-02-04T20:05:05

You know... I was going to try and type everything that happens in this episode but I'm not sure I have the time. You should just listen.

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Depends On How Far South You Go from 2022-01-29T08:57:26

With cheese and beer at the ready, LJ&S dive into what will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most episodic episodes in Opposite history. You'll hear about Jamie's furniture woes, find...

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Slankin' It from 2022-01-21T06:33:36

Lance laughs too much, Jamie prefers cold over hot, and Sam likes carrots in his chili. That's just the beginning, people!! Then it gets real good. Lance tells us about a time he made a barista ...

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Speed of a Puma from 2022-01-14T19:33:08

In this episode we tackle all the topics burning in your mind like... What happened to the WWF? Can a person live with the heart of a pig? Who is the latest celebrity to get a statue erected of ...

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How Did You Know You Were God? from 2022-01-08T02:47:51

What happens here?... Jamie brings in some beer that was meant to be sipped and paired with coconut shrimp, Sam and Lance might be the first people to mention Gary Newman in the last 15 years, P...

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Pay It Forward from 2022-01-01T01:32:24

Did you see the posts about paying it forward at Starbucks? Lance did. Also, we talk about our Christmas presents, dive in to the first two Disney sequels in Jamie's worst sequels bracket, and w...

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Christmas Colonoscopy from 2021-12-26T02:14:40

Merry Christmas, everyone! Although there is some medical talk along the way, we're here to talk about Christmas and a few of our favorite songs from the season!

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Lights Out from 2021-12-20T21:04:54

Although the storm tried stopping stop us, we still got together to record another gem for you to enjoy. From brown M&Ms to The Grinch, we have your useless conversation topics covered!

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A Music Episode of Sorts from 2021-12-14T16:53:09

Starting with Spotify Wrapped, these three nerds start down a music rabbit hole that, while occasionally turning down a dark path, takes them on a trip down memory lane and puts their music know...

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Who Would You Be? from 2021-12-04T04:06:48

Michael/Alex Vaughn joins us for a chat about taking over a known persons life, Omicron, and Godzilla vs. Kong.

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Gobble Gobble from 2021-11-26T03:47:44

It's Thanksgiving! Maybe you love it... Maybe you had a bad experience... Either way we're here for you! Talkin' about 90's glitter, Ghostbusters, and memories of Thanksgivings past.

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We're Doing The Best We Can from 2021-11-19T21:04:42

Four in the studio! Talkin' bout John Stamos, an Elvis hologram tour guide, and trying to figure out if Lance likes Taylor Swift.

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AH-dee-das and ee-VAIR from 2021-11-11T20:39:41

Still settling in, we discuss everything from 80's horror movies to Taylor Swift. Oh, and now we have VIDEO on Spotify!!!

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It's An Old Thing But It's A New Thing from 2021-11-05T19:04:34

Keeping it going... Sam and Lance are happy to invite Lars Skaar to the podcast world. Just chatting and getting back in the swing of things.

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Album Maunder: Pick Three from 2021-09-04T03:27:12

In this episode, Joe, Sam, and Lance each bring 3 songs to share.

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Beardfang from 2021-08-26T02:01:51

This episode was recorded on July 7th, 2021.
Once upon a time, Jamie joined us in the studio. It was glorious.

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Album Maunder: Back in Black from 2021-08-25T18:12:07

Joe's pick. Enjoy!

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Joseph Louis Vaughn from 2021-08-19T04:15:15

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Trying To Free Britney And We Get Cosby from 2021-07-05T05:00

...with Sam Barnes IN STUDIO! Many stories included. Quality conversation guaranteed.

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Carrey to Conan from 2021-06-27T22:46:31

Jim Carrey... Good. Conan... GOOD. The Opposite of Important... SOOOO GOOOOD!

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Ctrl Alt Del from 2021-06-21T18:54:34

 I'm not sure what to write here... a description?

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That's A Backstreet Boy from 2021-06-15T03:58:07

Yo. It's about that time... Lance and Joe go live outside and chat about the last week. Oh! And Letterman vs. Leno is BACK!

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But Did You Lick Her? from 2021-06-08T02:26:21

...with Veronica Skaar. Another outdoor chat that is very much all over the place. Apologies to Alicia Silverstone for not remembering her name.

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117. Note to Self: Don't Record Outside On A Weekend from 2021-06-01T22:21:02

... with Mike Entner.



It is in this episode where we discuss things like proposals, getting hit on by drunk guys, and Mike's favorite album EVER!



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Note to Self: Don't Record Outside On A Weekend from 2021-06-01T22:21:02

... with Mike Entner. It is in this episode where we discuss things like proposals, getting hit on by drunk guys, and Mike's favorite album EVER!

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Squeeze Your Buttocks from 2021-05-27T17:58:05

 

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116. Squeeze Your Buttocks from 2021-05-27T17:58:05

 



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Doin' The Dew from 2021-05-23T19:46:27

A weekend check in. Because we can.

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115. Doin' The Dew from 2021-05-23T19:46:27

A weekend check in. Because we can.



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Grody Grandpa from 2021-05-19T17:53:27

Mowers, random encounters, small town restaurants, crypto... We got it all!! And that's just the first half. Then we talk about some movies and look at Letterman and Leno in 2003.

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114. Grody Grandpa from 2021-05-19T17:53:27

Mowers, random encounters, small town restaurants, crypto... We got it all!! And that's just the first half. Then we talk about some movies and look at Letterman and Leno in 2003.



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Album Maunder: Purple Rain by Prince from 2021-05-14T14:37:46

In 1984, fresh off the success of the album 1999, Prince did two things... He hired an unknown director to make a movie and he made what would become one of the best selling albums of all time t...

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Diversify Your Fun from 2021-05-12T04:21:29

First things first... We gotta talk business. It's what we do. After that, we discuss wether or not SNL will die. You know... eventually. Then we talk about Joe's Mother's Day, times we've been rea...

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113. Diversify Your Fun from 2021-05-12T04:21:29

First things first... We gotta talk business. It's what we do. After that, we discuss wether or not SNL will die. You know... eventually. Then we talk about Joe's Mother's Day, times we've been ...

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The Doge Experiment from 2021-05-07T21:13:42

A quick ep for the weekend listeners... Talkin' TV shows, death, and Dogecoin. Because... of course.

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112. The Doge Experiment from 2021-05-07T21:13:42

A quick ep for the weekend listeners...

Talkin' TV shows, death, and Dogecoin. Because... of course.



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It's In The Eyes from 2021-05-04T17:39:49

Mr. Paul Klemme made the journey from Minnesota to visit us this weekend. So naturally he stopped by the studio to recap the weekend shenanigans that transpired. He also tells us a bit about workin...

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111. It's In The Eyes from 2021-05-04T17:39:49

Mr. Paul Klemme made the journey from Minnesota to visit us this weekend. So naturally he stopped by the studio to recap the weekend shenanigans that transpired. He also tells us a bit about wor...

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Album Maunder: Ill Communication by Beastie Boys from 2021-04-30T21:31:03

Hello, 1994. What do you have to offer that checks the boxes for Hip-Hop, Punk, AND Funk? How about Ill Communication by Beastie Boys! ...Because you can't, you won't, and you don't stop! Lance ...

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110. Weddings to Funerals from 2021-04-28T23:27:14

After sharing some weddings stories, including one from this past weekend, somehow Lance and Joe got on the topic of funerals. Makes sense right? Can the same be said about their segue into Satu...

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Weddings to Funerals from 2021-04-28T23:27:14

After sharing some weddings stories, including one from this past weekend, somehow Lance and Joe got on the topic of funerals. Makes sense right? Can the same be said about their segue into Saturda...

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109. Jury Duty (Live Ep!) from 2021-04-26T06:24:53

Goin' LIVE! Sharin' tales of jury duty and other things. Enjoy!



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Jury Duty (Live Ep!) from 2021-04-26T06:24:53

Goin' LIVE! Sharin' tales of jury duty and other things. Enjoy! Support us on Patreon! It's all the rage! www.patreon.com/oppositepod

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108. Therapy from 2021-04-17T19:33:33

Another episode that is all over the place. Get's a little real. Don't worry... Not TOO real.



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Therapy from 2021-04-17T19:33:33

Another episode that is all over the place. Get's a little real. Don't worry... Not TOO real. Come support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/oppositepod

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Album Maunder: Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park from 2021-04-14T14:24:01

In this episode Joe asked us to listen to the best selling rock album of the 21st century, Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park. If you're in the mood to scream it out and be immersed in the year 2000 u...

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107. The Queen Is Single from 2021-04-12T16:57:29

Have you been to a mediocre pop-up shop? Did your daughter hijack your show binging? Did you write a movie about the Queen's future in dating? If so, come relate with us! Oh and support us on Patr...

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106. Alive and LIVE!! from 2021-04-06T17:43:10

Live from the backyard!!

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105. COVID vs. Lance from 2021-04-02T20:45:03

I mean... You probably already figured out what happened. And, unlike Godzilla vs. Kong, there is a clear winner.

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Album Maunder: Random Access Memories by Daft Punk from 2021-04-01T06:41:37

For this episode, Sam's pick is Daft Punk's Random Access Memories! Released in 2013 and their last full studio album. So grab a can of disco themed porter and dive into the duo's award winning ...

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104. One of Us: An iPhone Story from 2021-03-28T23:00:13

What do Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and Joe Vaughn all have in common? You guessed it.. they all have iPhones! What do Wolfgang Van Halen and Lisa Marie Presley have in common? You probably know. But...

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103. Digital Dumps and Excerpts From The Pandaring Talk from 2021-03-25T04:39:02

With a bit of time free before our guest spot on The Pandaring Talk, with our friend Sean Dengler, we decided to record a little something. So you get that and some clips from our time talking w...

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102. Working For The Weekend from 2021-03-20T18:14:47

Just a little something for your weekend audio pleasure...

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Album Maunder: Out of Time by R.E.M. from 2021-03-19T06:55:22

Lance's pick! Just in time to celebrate the album's 30th anniversary, the guys dive in to R.E.M.'s seventh studio album, Out of Time. Having sold 18 million copies worldwide and giving us what m...

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101. Booyah, Grandma! from 2021-03-16T23:06:49

Reminiscing about old commercials, wondering if Trump will urge his supporters to get the vaccine, and accusing Will Smith of swiping songs.

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100. What's Your Filibuster? from 2021-03-13T00:31:18

In order to celebrate 100 episodes, Lance and Joe had, friends of the show, Sam Barnes and Jamie Quarnstrom join in for some mindless (yet quality) conversation.

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Album Maunder: Marcy Playground from 2021-03-11T04:38:08

If you turned on a radio or were ever anywhere in public in 1997, you probably heard Sex and Candy coming through speakers. Well, now you will know way more about the band and their self titled ...

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99. Year One In The Books ...and Bob Saget from 2021-03-08T00:49:11

We made it through our first year! Thank you to all of our listeners! Enjoy this episode with the audio from our conversation with Bob Saget and, you know, a whole bunch of other stuff! Want more?...

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98. Whiskey School from 2021-03-05T18:17:40

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97. We'll See What Happens from 2021-02-28T07:58:40

Have you ever searched for something to watch for over an hour? Have you ever thought someone was trying to kill you? Do you have no idea what happens when you die? If you answered yes to these,...

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Album Maunder: Rhythm Nation 1814 by Janet Jackson from 2021-02-23T19:01:50

Get ready to dive into one of the greatest industrial pop and R&B albums of all time! This week Sam has chosen one of his favorite albums, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, to be our lates...

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96. The Unscrupulous Manipulation of The Cecil Hotel Documentary from 2021-02-23T01:10:30

Today's episode starts with Lance and Joe looking forward to Coming to America 2. Then Lance tells a tale of his voice failing him. Later, at about 36 minutes in, Jamie Quarnstrom joins in to ta...

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95. The Requested Deep Episode from 2021-02-19T22:16:55

...with special guest Courtney Robinson!

In what turned out to be our longest episode to date, we get down to business at the request of Courtney. However, have no fear, there is still ...

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94. Free Britney, Bitch from 2021-02-15T18:56:23

It's Valentine's Day!! Well, it was when this was recorded. The episode kicks off with some love songs. Then Lance and Joe dive into the new Britney Spears documentary and reminisce about a few ...

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93. Bring The Peck Back from 2021-02-12T17:54:14

What can you expect from this episode?

Topics include... Green Day, Muscle Soreness, Cribbage, and (last but not least) Cigars.

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Album Maunder: Medicine At Midnight by Foo Fighters from 2021-02-09T04:46:09

Just after it's release, three Foo Fighters fans discuss the new album, Medicine At Midnight.

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92. 8 Gigs Shared: Catching Up During A Pandemic from 2021-02-08T19:36:42

...with special guest Sam Barnes!

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91. LOL IRL from 2021-02-05T22:55:11

How often can YOU eat pizza? Yet another controversial topic covered by your favorite podcast duo. They also discuss people being weird about the subjects in movies and poor karaoke choices.
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90. A Very Brady Episode from 2021-02-01T20:21:44

Have you seen A Very Brady Renovation? Well, Lance and Joe have at least started it. This topic inspires several other thoughts, stories, and digressions... which is very unlike them.

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89. All Doors Open Inward from 2021-01-27T20:48:51

Amongst many other topics, as usual, Lance and Joe take a deep dive down memory lane and look back on celebrities in music videos.

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88. The Elder and Mid-Millennial from 2021-01-25T05:25:25

Should you cut out the crazy people? Do zombies experience love? Did we discover a new name for the Patriot Party?

Three yeses.

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87. An Incomparable Post-Inauguration Episode from 2021-01-22T03:45:52

Today's episode starts off with a little inauguration talk followed by some travel stories. I think the transition happened because of Tom Hanks.  

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86. Why Do We Live Here? from 2021-01-19T23:34:05

This nighttime episode contains such topics as meditation, a determined pigeon, and a fair amount of bitching.

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85. Half Vaxxed: Muppets Don't Need Masks from 2021-01-16T09:31:28

Sometimes we talk about Muppets. What are you gonna do?

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84. Thoughts and Prayers from 2021-01-14T20:32:38

Morning naps, Ralphie May, and facebook posts that Lance loves.

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83. First Fives with Sean Dengler from 2021-01-12T02:08:59

Joe and Lance talk with Comedian and Host Sean Dengler about comedy in Des Moines, their first sets, and late night shows in New York City.

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82. The Book Was Better from 2021-01-08T19:01:30

Terrible receptionists, insurgents at the Capitol, and speeding woes.

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81. Funky Fresh from 2021-01-05T15:02

This is mostly shameless self promotion. We decided to share this week's full Patreon episode with you!

Talkin' about the latest Trump tape, Religion, and LEGO.

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80. Hello there, 2021! from 2021-01-03T08:35:31

Christmas is done. So is Lance's voice. It's been a minute so let's catch up!

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79.5. Is That A Calculator In Your Pocket? from 2020-12-31T23:18:04

The second part of our conversation with Mr. McDonald. Math, magnets, and the military!

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79. Who's Your Daddy LLC from 2020-12-30T08:26:56

...with special guest Shane McDonald!

Talking about everything from ticket fees to Carson King. We hit about 20 topics in just under 2 hours.

...and we weren't even done!

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78. Merry Christmas!! from 2020-12-25T15:25:42

The Christmas Episode! Stories, facts, and a bit of a Spiked center for Joe.
Have a wonderful Christmas, everyone! But not a Wonderful Christmastime. Because that song is the worst and the p...

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Baby, It's Patreon Outside from 2020-12-24T14:08:56

Bonus Ep! Just a quick clip from our latest Patreon episode to entice you. Lance found a Buzzfeed list with stories from video store employees and discusses his experiences as well.

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77. The NSFW Turn from 2020-12-21T20:09:55

In what started as a regular episode with topics like Dave Chapelle and cartwheels, Lance, Joe, and Melissa somehow find themselves discussing more adult themes as the episode continues. Apologi...

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76. A Christmas (Record) Story from 2020-12-18T22:26:37

Joe tells a tale of meeting Doris Roberts, there is some talk of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and Lance talks about some Christmas records that he loves.

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75. Nerd Stuff with Jamie Q from 2020-12-16T04:24:39

Our friend Jamie joins us to talk about many things relevant to our fellow nerds. Among the topics we have Die Hard, A Discovery of Witches, The Mandalorian, and Grey's Anatomy.

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Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? from 2020-12-11T21:42:15

'Tis the season for a bonus episode! We go back to a time of podcasts past to listen in on a debate that has been ongoing in pop culture for years. In one corner, a firm believer. In the other, ...

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74. Merry Christmas, Mr. Claus from 2020-12-11T03:06:31

We kick off today's episode with Lance and Joe workshopping their Santa impressions. You're welcome. What else can you look forward to in this gift of an episode?

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73. 'Tis The Season For Tabasco from 2020-12-07T20:46:58

Joe comes to record with Tabasco in hand to discuss all the topics you could want! Pigeon catching, smelly sweaters, Christmas songs, one particular elephant, and the Galaxy Quest documentary. Listen

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72. Joe Really Needs To Watch Buffy The Vampire Slayer from 2020-12-04T07:13

Joe got some cats! We get to hear about them. It's adorable. Lance didn't get cats but did receive a Cameo from Nicholas Brendon who played Xander in Buffy The Vampire Slayer. He was very excite...

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Opposite of an Episode: Patreon Awareness from 2020-12-02T21:59:29

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71. We're All Millennials Here from 2020-11-30T18:44:31

If we are being honest... this one is all over the place.
But in a good way.

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70. Talkin’ Car Selfies and Cheers Snobs with Kim Hanna from 2020-11-27T18:52:41

In today's episode we are joined by Kim Hanna, an all-around better person than we are, for a chat that covers pretty much everything you could want and, thanks to us, a bit of what you don't. 

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69. Hope For The Best, Stay For The Worst from 2020-11-23T23:03:43

Will Smith, yes. Southern rock of the 70's, no. Thoughts? Also...
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68. Let's Do Drugs from 2020-11-20T08:46:33

Drugs, Books, Jurassic Park, Joe Pesci, T.J. Miller, Political Parties. All somehow connected in one conversation. 

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67. DiGiorno Lessons with Mike Entner from 2020-11-16T20:37:46

With special guest Mike Entner joining us in the studio, we discuss some video games from the past, go down memory lane to the college days, and Mike and Joe talk about their experiences with ca...

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66. At Least 240 Seconds With Lisa Loeb from 2020-11-12T21:14:53

After discussing Billy Joel's driving record, Lance tells us about his chat with Lisa Loeb via Looped. After that, they discuss what can only be described as... a lot of topics with too much whiskey.

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65. Being All We Can Be with Shane McDonald from 2020-11-09T23:00:28

Our first attempt at an episode using Zoom! Also, our first episode using our friend Shane. He was very user friendly. Durable and a delight. 5 out of 5 stars. Would recommend to a friend.

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64. The Mid-Election Feel Good Episode from 2020-11-05T06:10:47

IT'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT!!!

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63. Above The Guts from 2020-11-02T16:33:38

In this fine episode, we discuss what makes a millionaire, a story from Lance's past, improv, and voting third party.

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62. This Is Halloween! from 2020-10-30T16:52:46

Hide your kids, hide your wife, and hide your husbands cause we got a Halloween episode up in here!

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61. Scratch Me. Smell Me. Shoot Me. from 2020-10-27T04:00:09

Are hay rack rides terrible? Are vintage shirts worth it? Demi or Demi? We start with hard hitting questions like that before getting in to some more scary movie trivia. Classic Opposite.

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60. The Pre-Halloween Spooktacular Episode from 2020-10-22T05:51:32

'Tis the season for costumes, scary movies, and haunted houses. So we talk about all of that and more in this spooky episode!

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59. Don't Listen After 10 p.m. from 2020-10-19T16:35:26

A little scary movie marathon recap followed by what might be a great or mediocre list of either scary or strange facts. You'll see what we mean...

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58. Hitting The Topics Hard from 2020-10-16T23:09:10

Lance received a phone call from DJ's dad but we don't quite get the full story yet, the guys discuss PC culture changes amongst the different generations, and Joe will tell you later if he goes...

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57. Democrats Don't Like Trucker Hats from 2020-10-13T22:08:19

We ask the serious questions like... What's the deal with yard signs? (Seinfeld voice implied)
After that, some trivia with Melissa. Maybe a few things in the middle.

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56. The Six-Month Mark from 2020-10-08T17:11:24

It's been six months since Joe's cancer diagnosis. So the guys discuss that milestone amid his 13th round of chemo that is putting the cancer in its place. Also, there's a little political talk and...

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55. The Distinguished Gentlemen from 2020-10-05T17:25:26

Trump is in the hospital, Joe prefers the second Ace Ventura movie to the first, Melissa brings on some political movie trivia, and The Price Is Right! ... Especially for that one guy.

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54. EXTORTION!! from 2020-10-02T14:46:11

Lance is being extorted. Also, the spirit, is it for you?

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53. Social Media Separation from 2020-09-28T07:29:53

After having watched The Social Dilemma, there were some thoughts. Also, dating apps are really weird.

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52. Brought To You By The Letter R from 2020-09-25T07:22:34

 

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51. Camping Over Kevin from 2020-09-22T04:28:10

Well, first off there is some fishing talk. Then camping. THEN a special treat for Joe. After that, the guys start a quiz. Not just any quiz... a quiz for love.

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50. Milestone Ep! And a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! from 2020-09-17T05:18:30

The big 5-0! With a big announcement too! In other news, Lance drank a beer.

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49. What's Up? from 2020-09-16T06:51:04

Melissa stops in to talk songs, introduce a new gem, and school us on music therapy.

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48. Maybe It's Maybelline from 2020-09-13T04:21:37

What did we talk about??... Um... Joes's date night, 9/11, and impersonations. 

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47. Talkin' With Tatton from 2020-09-08T19:53:38

Our friend Tatton dropped in to lay down some vocals. As it turns out... He just meant talking.

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46. It's Not 2020, It's Life from 2020-09-07T07:02:30

The 2020 struggle is real. Even if it's not your chair, it's your problem. 

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45. Fireside Blather from 2020-09-02T01:43:49

Forced outside due to unfortunate events, Lance and Joe are at one with nature while they talk too long about many topics.

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44. Take The F**king Top Off from 2020-08-30T22:50:36

Yo. It's the POD machine. Gonna rock the town without bein' seen.
Today's episode is like a fine wine. None of that cheap stuff.
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43. 555-TALK from 2020-08-24T07:02:45

There's a shortage of perfect episode descriptions in the world, It would be a pity to damage this one.

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42. Derecho (dāˈrāˌCHō) from 2020-08-17T21:25:30

Lance and Joe discuss the storm of a lifetime. Also some other stuff.

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41. It's Frustrating from 2020-08-13T07:02:50

The new mics are IN, Joe tells us a dating story, and being a Boy Scout is a slippery slope to liking sports.

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40. I'm Here And You Can Hold My Hand from 2020-08-05T15:24:23

Lance recounts his eye surgery, Joe goes on Propofol, and neither of them remember when Batman Forever was released. Also, how much would YOU pay for eye drops?

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39. Laser Eyes from 2020-07-30T07:37:51

Fanny Packs, Ingrid Michaelson, impending eye surgery, and much MUCH more!

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38. The Midsummer Episode from 2020-07-23T05:24:44

Lots of stories accompanied by songs from summers past. There's nothing quite like midsummer.

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37. An Emotional Rollercoaster from 2020-07-18T08:39:53

If you are a fan of bad decisions, the governor of Iowa is basically the best. Also, RAGBRAI would be starting soon. You know, if there wasn't a pandemic. Oh, and Lance and Joe might be getting ...

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36. Ultra Fiesta from 2020-07-16T21:53:46

COVID is cancelled in bars, Joe tries Ultra Fiesta, Lionel Richie is kinda creepy, and Sinbad is funny. We hope you enjoyed this over-simplified episode description. 

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35. Patience, Iago from 2020-07-13T18:55:06

Paula Pundstone, Aladdin, Michael Jackson... All that and MORE! Just click the thing. No, not that thing. The other thing!

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34. Are you voting for Kanye? from 2020-07-09T22:06:47

Politics for a while. It's jolly good fun. Then at the 35 minute mark, we get back to our regularly scheduled nonsense.

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33. It's Acquired from 2020-07-08T06:29:16

Joe bought some wine with some interesting names, Lance is woking on being a good neighbor, and Melissa is back!
All this and more on tonight's episode of Opposite Of Important!

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32. Beastie Boys 101 from 2020-07-05T00:12:53

Lance is on a mission to get Joe into Beastie Boys. Does it work? Ch-Check It Out.

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The Opposite Of An Episode: Before 32 from 2020-07-04T23:44:05

What happens while waiting for a phone to start? This. No guarantees on the entertainment level here.

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31. Guitar Center Ruined My Life from 2020-06-29T08:45:54

It was all set up... The equipment had been picked, credit card numbers have been given, and a delivery date was guaranteed. Alas, it seems some things were not meant to be.

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30. Heavy Feet from 2020-06-26T23:42:05

Swapping stories about driving too fast. Also, say goodbye to these lame ass mics. Time for bigger and better things!

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29. Take The Purple Pill from 2020-06-22T07:08:10

Things kick off with a little Lasik talk. Then the guys have to break to save the lawn. In the midst of all that riveting content, Lance gives Joe the chance to ask him anything. ANYTHING!! ...

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28. Now All Restaurants Are Pizza Hut from 2020-06-19T09:12:20

 

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27. Champions of Toast from 2020-06-14T08:28:13

 

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26. Black Lives Matter from 2020-06-08T05:29:43

We start off with some regular chatting about things like Joe's reversie parade and Lance dealing with people at the bar but then, of course, they get in to the Black Lives Matter movement.

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25. The Truth About (this particular) Marriage from 2020-05-30T03:40:05

Joe tells us about this documentary he just watched called The Truth About Marriage on Netflix. This prompts some heavy marriage talk. Naturally that is followed by a conversation about genealog...

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24. We're going a thousand miles an hour right now... from 2020-05-18T01:07:41

Did you know that Dan Aykroyd was in We Are The World? Did you also know that UFOs are real?? Has it crossed your mind that Zoom could have made MILLIONS during this pandemic?

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23. 23 Hours and 55 Minutes To Kill from 2020-05-11T02:44:17

On separate couches and about 10 feet away from one another, the boys are back to talk about The Mask, Jerry Seinfeld, and Joe's steady diet of 2000 calories per day.

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22. Just Like Yesterday from 2020-05-04T19:52:05

When the record button was hit, the boys were discussing Man on the Moon. The topics that follow are COVID (of course), owning a bar in the midst of it, a song that may or may not have the lyric...

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21. Stand-Up from 2020-04-29T21:03:19

After watching a stand-up special, Lance and Joe dive in to the topic a bit while they race against the clock with a low battery.

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20. Remember when Donald Trump was harmless? from 2020-04-26T08:45:05

All over the map on this one. You know... a map that covers rogue hair, chemo, The Celebrity Apprentice, and many things in between. Sorry.

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19. COVID Bad. Movies Good. from 2020-04-24T03:47:53

Sometimes you just start talking about movies and you don't stop.

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18. What doesn't kill you... from 2020-04-19T08:48:49

Do dogs really like rabbits? Is Taxi is a great show? Will Facebook end up being an online memorial? All these questions will be answered in this episode. If you're tuning in for just updates on...

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17. Making Cancer Your Bitch from 2020-04-14T20:53:55

Joe's fight against cancer has officially started. He fills us in on his latest appointments and what is to come in the near future. 

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16. Anyone with a backpack is an improv actor. from 2020-04-10T07:59:25

Joe met Louie Anderson once. Lance took Joe to Chicago one time. Classic tales of wonder like this are about to bless your ears.

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15. News from Joe. from 2020-04-09T08:13:17

Joe gives everyone an update on his life and current situation.

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14. Mostly about "Weird Al". from 2020-04-06T08:24:28

When asked about his favorite meet and greet experience, Joe talks about meeting Dane Cook. Lance says he's not going to elaborate on a "Weird Al" story but then does anyway and then they spend ...

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13. Don't Fuck With Bats. from 2020-04-05T03:50:37

There's a little Jurassic Park talk, a little COVID talk, and magician talk. Not entirely sure it flows well. Only one way to find out...

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12. Talkin' 'bout Tiger King. from 2020-04-01T05:03:41

Lance, Joe, and Jamie all watched Tiger King and are finally talking about it. There's a lot. I mean, you saw it. They also sprinkle in some Tiger Trivia too. Then the episode closes with COVID-...

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11. COVID check in. Also, a silver lining. from 2020-03-30T03:17:44

Lance and Joe fly solo this episode and check in on how the Coronavirus is affecting them. They also discuss the silver lining of the situation and how it can feel bad to think that way. But sho...

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10. Lance is a super gay name. from 2020-03-28T00:26:34

Lance discusses his name. You know where that's going. There is also a little ASMR discussion and we discover why the Queen is basic. Then we wrap it up with trivia questions such as... What is ...

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9. iPhone vs. Android. Also, we're not great at trivia. from 2020-03-26T00:28:05

Much like every episode, we're all over the place in this one. From Corona to Little Red Riding Hood. Enjoy!

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8. Politics, anyone? Also, We watched the Hillary doc. from 2020-03-24T00:47:47

Killing time discussing some things like Hillary, schools closing, and breaking and entering.

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7. Trivia Time! from 2020-03-20T14:32:21

Our friend Jamie pops in for some trivia! You will also hear about Joe's cousin who is currently not outside of jail.

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6. Coronavirus!! Also, weddings and LEGO. from 2020-03-18T07:31:19

Breaking down our thoughts on COVID-19 and how our area is handling it. Then there is a bit of wedding talk because... that makes sense. We also talk a bit about LEGO sets.

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5. Getting To Know You! Also, Michael Jackson vs. Prince. from 2020-03-17T08:04:59

Coke vs. Pepsi. Mario vs. Sonic. The answers may shock you. 

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4. Back To The Future: Episode 3 from 2020-03-13T23:03:18

The end of our trilogy or Back To The Future episodes. Unlike the movies, there will likely be a part 4 in the future.

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3. Back To The Future: Episode 2 from 2020-03-12T18:14:48

More from Lance, Joe, and Sam about Back To The Future.

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2. Back To The Future from 2020-03-11T04:40:51

This week Lance and Joe are joined by Sam Barnes to discuss Back To The Future and whatever else pops up mid-conversation.

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1. Back at it! from 2020-03-06T08:38:12

Lance and Joe catch up after having not spoken a word (on a microphone) for over a year. 

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