This That And The Other
Episodes
74 episodes
72. The Ridiculous Met Gala, Facts About Netflix, When Streaming Prices Climb While Value Drops, And More
We argue our way through the rising cost of Netflix, the weird logic of paid subscriptions with ads, and how streaming has turned into constant cancel-and-rotate budgeting. Then we jump to the Met Gala, the money and status behind it, and the o...
71. You've Got Mail...Why? Postal Service Loses, Camping Out For Tickets, Walmart Delivery Failure, Robert Plant, And More
A grocery delivery goes sideways when Walmart drops the order at the neighbor’s place, and that everyday annoyance turns into a bigger rant about junk mail, political flyers, and why the Postal Service still runs like it’s 1995. We trade nostal...
70. When Convenience Starts Flying Over Your House: The Walmart And Amazon Drone Delivery Battle, And More
We go from a weird snake encounter in the yard to a very real question about what we’re inviting into our neighborhoods with delivery drones. We break down Walmart and Amazon’s drone plans, then argue about speed, broken packages, privacy, and ...
69. Congressional Misconduct At Taxpayers Expense, Listener Spike, Traveling Or Staying Home, And More
We jump from yard struggles and “not noticing” jokes to a serious look at misconduct in Congress and what it costs the public. We talk allegations, track the rise in reported ethics issues, and ask what real accountability could look like.•...
68. The Toy Inside My Cereal Box, Pepsi's Where's My Jet Campaign, Global Words Spoken Each Day, Ear Buds, And More
We start with a simple question about cereal and end up tracing how cereal companies turned breakfast into a treasure hunt with prizes, box tops, and long waits by the mailbox. Then we jump from classic promotions to a wild Pepsi Points court c...
67. Kid Rock Helicopter Flyover, Tracking Airplanes In The Middle East, Fishing, Crock Pots, And More
We jump from Easter weekend life to the stuff we can’t stop watching, cooking, and arguing about, from crock pot ham to helicopters hovering near Kid Rock’s house. Along the way we vent about algorithms, geek out over flight tracking, and land ...
66. The Easter Story's Promise Of Redemption And Renewal
I tell the Easter story from the Gospels and explain why the resurrection of Jesus Christ sits at the center of Christian faith. We move from the Last Supper to the empty tomb and land on a simple takeaway: hope can break through even the darke...
65. Driveway Drama, Our Missing Dog, When To Plant, Jody Killed The Lawn, And More
We bounce from spring planting excitement to real-life annoyances that hit a nerve, especially when someone blocks our driveway yet again. Along the way we talk lawn mistakes, pet updates, and the small decisions that somehow turn into big deba...
64. The Dusty Slay Connection When A Stranger Shows Up After Dark With Our Debit Card, Gas Prices, Alarm Fail, And More
Gas prices climb fast and we spiral into the real cost of getting through a normal week in central Alabama. Between towing bills, card surcharges and a stranger showing up after dark with a long-lost debit card, we keep asking what “normal” eve...
63. We Remember Chuck Norris, Elevator Fears, Feet Peeling, And More
We bounce from gross-but-hilarious foot peel fallout to a deep dive on Chuck Norris, including how his movies, Walker Texas Ranger, and Total Gym ads shaped a whole era. We end up debating elevator manners and safety fears, plus trains, heat, p...
62. Trapped By A Train, Foot Mask Peel, Tenn. Vols Water Tower In Iraq, March Madness Bracket, And More
We trade stories that start funny and end surprisingly practical, from a 51-minute railroad crossing standoff to the strange little details that caused it. Along the way, we talk sleep struggles, wild weather swings, everyday safety, and why AI...
61. The Viral 6 7 chant and it's possible evil meaning, Blackberry Winter, ChatGPT vs Grok, And More
We bounce from neighborhood chaos and gross public moments to the internet rabbit hole behind the viral “6’7” chant and why it makes us think twice as parents. We also talk weather swings in Alabama, the best ways to use ChatGPT and Grok, and t...
60. Fundraising At Stop Signs, Expired Licenses, Tag Renewals, Roadblocks, And More
We weigh the ache of an unsolved case against the limits of tech, then veer into everyday frictions: trusted weather voices, expired licenses, tag fees, surveillance, and why kids should never be fundraising in traffic. We end on catfish, long ...
59. Viking Poop, Balloon Man's Megacolon, Alabama HB363, Time Change, And More
We weigh the trade-offs of daylight saving, then jump into two wild medical-history stories before unpacking Alabama’s new law on disrupting church services. A storm rumbles outside while we argue for steady time, civil protest, and stronger ch...
58. Turning Fifty, Hitchhiking With Thor, Wearing Two Shirts, Cheap Water Bottle Lids, Sweating, And More
We mark a fiftieth birthday with jokes about time, then get real about aging, safety on the road, and the petty frustrations that reveal what we value. From hitchhikers to undershirts to water bottle lids, we unpack how small choices shape comf...
57. Olive Garden Tragedy, Nancy Guthrie, Pets In Home Depot, Is Tipping Broke, And More
We react to a shocking Olive Garden tragedy, unpack a high-profile missing-persons case, debate tipping culture from history to economics, and set some firm lines on pets in restaurants and stores. We keep it candid, practical, and open to your...
56. Disney Deaths, Parking Fees, Bacon, Farmers Almanac, And More
Apple blocks our recent drops, so we steer listeners to other platforms and keep rolling. We swap stories about a stubborn yard, hospital parking, and why so many deaths at Disney World.• Apple Podcasts delay and where to listen instead...
55. Cemetery Lights, Oven Tie-Down Fail, Bad Bunny, Grocery Pickup Parking, And More
We trade quick stories that spiral into bigger questions: why common sense slips under pressure, why fandom fades when loyalty is sold, and why small public courtesies matter more than ever. From a toppled oven to a glowing cemetery and chaotic...
54. Waffle House Hustle, Universe 25 Experiment, D.B. Cooper Who? And More
We set a new two‑a‑week plan, share a Valentine’s date at Waffle House that turns into a masterclass in urgency, and unpack Universe 25 to ask why abundance alone can’t keep a society alive. Heavy news gets a pause while we focus on what actual...
53. Hotel Rules, Traffic Jams, Nail Wall Project, And More
We question why some hotels refuse local guests, then shift into a fast, budget-friendly nail wall build that becomes a studio backdrop. We break down the famous phantom traffic jam study and invite listeners to shape future topics while teasin...
52. We Move Rooms, Cancel Subscriptions, And Try To Track A Rampaging Elephant
We pick up after a long break with a cozy room switch, a too‑long “not‑quite‑Christmas” tree, and a debate over streaming bloat that leads to a sobering story about a killer elephant and the trade‑offs of conservation. Along the way we kayak on...
51. What happens when your hobby goes viral—and your life doesn’t fit the algorithm?
We trace how a quiet lake ritual turned into a TikTok live with tens of thousands of drop-ins, then wrestle with what to do when the fish leave and the algorithm wants more. Along the way we argue about clothes, leftovers, phone privacy, and th...
50. Between Flights and Frightening Texts: The Stories We Can't Ignore
We're back after a month-long break, catching up on everything from scam texts to disturbing Netflix documentaries and exciting business trips. The comfortable chaos of our return brings both serious discussions and lighthearted banter as we se...
Meeting Comedian Dusty Slay, World's Longest Yard Sale, The Art Of Not Noticing, And More
Jody and Amanda share their experience visiting the World's Longest Yard Sale, encountering comedian Dusty Slay, and Jody's complete obliviousness to Amanda's fall decorations that had been up for an entire week.• Amanda has been slowly...
48. Women's Boxing, Wild Animal Encounters, Pepsi In A Bowl, And More
Jody and Amanda discuss shocking animal encounters at zoos and national parks, examining why people continue to ignore safety guidelines with wild animals. They share recent incidents including a woman losing her arm to a lion and a man being g...