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You Didn't Ask For This
Is cereal just soup? When, specifically, is Miller Time? How many times can one "circle back?" Join Matt and Eric every other Thursday as they provide you with deep dives, thorough debates, and unnecessary answers to life's least-pressing questions.Submit yours at youdidntaskforthis@gmail.com
Episodes
- You Didn't Ask For This
95 | Any Poch in a Storm
Now that we're halfway through 2024, it's time to check in on our 2024 YDAFT Bingo! We go over our cards as well as the top submissions from listeners before…
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94 | He Feta Cheesed Me
Fresh off his Broadway debut in "An Enemy of the People," it's actor (and our longtime friend) Matthew August Jeffers! You've seen Matthew's work in shows like…
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93 | Steveless in Seattle
In this episode we tackle a question from the Thoughtline: we all know about The Golden Rule...but what are The Silver and Bronze Rules? At least, that's what…
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92 | Gritty Ass Galaga
In this episode: What's the next great video game adaptation...from 80's arcade cabinets? What is the proper etiquette for "the driving wave?" We answer these…
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91 | Long Daddy
Why are they called “Daddy Long Legs?" If reality is, in fact, a simulation, what are some real-life examples of "glitches" in the simulation? We dig into…
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90 | New Tune Goofin'
What time is it on the Moon? How would you re-order the alphabet - would you add or subtract any letters? Certainly, we're the most qualified to tackle those…
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89.5 | YDAFT & Afraid: Live from Ikea (Part 2)
If you missed Part One last week...go back and listen to it! This is the dramatic conclusion to our first-ever two-part episode, in which we venture out into…
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89 | YDAFT & Afraid: Live from Ikea (Part 1)
In our first-ever two-part episode, we venture out into the wilds of Swedish furniture and meatballs. The boys recorded this one in person in Ikea to answer…
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88 | It's Raining Libertarians
One of our nearest, dearest, and neatest podcast friends joins us for this episode: The Neatcast! Mike, Zack, and the spirit of Jer stop by to pepper us with…
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87 | God's Mistake
This is it! The moment has finally arrived to choose a mascot for the show. We asked you to send in your suggestions and boy did you deliver. In this…
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86 | Romancing the Roomba
Matt pitches an exclusive event while Eric grapples with a clapback voicemail from someone near and dear. Then: how will AI impact reality shows? Will there be…
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85 | Get in Loser, We're Moshing
Does America really run on Dunkin'? If not, what does run on Dunkin'? And what does America run on? Plus: Eric and Matt are handed a very-specific ultimatum…
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84 | A Cent for Your Contemplations
Today's questions: Why do you have to put your two cents in, but it's only a penny for your thoughts? If each of us could use a "challenge" via instant replay…
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83 | Aesop's B-Sides
How do you write a notes app apology? If you had to swap two of your senses, what would they be? And...what would you do for a Klondike bar? These are the…
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82 | Trucknutz Rides You
How do you get to Sesame Street? What are the most mildly infuriating curses you can think of? What would the Pokemon "Floridaman" be like? All will be…
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81 | Milk Comin' for Gen Z
A new year means one thing: our second annual Bingo Card drafting. Find out what the candidates are for this year's 2024 YDAFT Bingo Cards...and submit your…
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80 | King of the Misfits
It's time for our annual Christmas episode and with it comes a new definitive ranking! This year we're rating the misfit toys from Rudolph the Red Nosed…
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79 | The Forbidden Peloton
We all know the children's rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider," but have you ever considered the profound metaphors hidden within its simple lines? We unravel this…
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78 | Humpty Dumpty's Bumpy Dumpy
Enough is enough: what is Humpty Dumpty? Is he actually an egg...or something more? Why are the royal family interested? And what wall was he on? We answer…
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77 | Gulf War Gameboy
Left Twix vs Right Twix: what's the difference? We explore these two rivaling candy bars before tackling some of our lowest-brow humor yet: What is your most…
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76 | You Can't Handle the Bit
It's here! Our annual spookisode is back with lots of ghost-based questions: Can ghosts see each other? Do they have to take turns haunting people? How crowded…
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75 | Mosh Pit Lifeguard
How does one mosh? Matt grills Eric on his concert-going habits before the two tackle another more universal question: how would Clifford the Big Red Dog live…
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74 | Dogs with Thumbs
The Baja Men have been asking for over twenty years and now we need to know: who did let the dogs out? And speaking of early 2000s pop hits: what does 'she…
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The Best of Episodes 41-50
Matt and Eric are on a secret mission to rescue a small, but friendly mountain goat who has gotten himself stuck on the side of Mount Kilimanjaro, so we'll…
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73 | A Koala with Terrible Purpose
Which animated duck has the best life? If Winnie the Pooh is a living stuffed bear, where does the honey go? If Spice Melange was a real spice, what food would…
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72 | I Say "YES, Jan!"
Here's the story about eight people named Brady, one named Alice, and who in this family is the best. That's right, we've got a brand-new Definitive Ranking…
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71 | Let's Start on the Funny?
When do people in the Peanuts universe start talking with the adult “wah-wah” voice? If trees could walk, would they form their own societies? What are alien…
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70 | The Long, Dark Ball Pit of the Soul
Get ready: this episode we answer questions given to us by...an inhuman source. Plus: the triumphant return of Fast Five and a circle-back/followup to our…
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69 | Grimace is as Grimace Does
In honor of his highly-publicized birthday, we've gathered your questions about Ronald McDonald's (allegedly) best friend: Grimace. What is Grimace? What is…
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68 | I'm Gonna Be a Problem
What would happen if a "key to the city" was literal? Would Lightning McQueen buy life insurance or car insurance? Can you daydream at night? What will the…
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67 | Blundering to Success
Why doesn’t Tarzan have facial hair? When people ask “Where are you from?” what is the age cutoff to be “from” somewhere? What if experience points were real?…
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66 | Binge It Like Beckham
How important do you have to be to be considered assassinated and not just murdered? What qualifies someone as a Disney Adult? How do you find a job as an evil…
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65 | An Impediment to the Vibe
What is the definition of "ish?" If Air Bud were to enter the joust, would he be the mount or the rider? Is there a rule saying dogs can't be in the joust?…
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64 | Never Trust a Worm
When does The Future begin? What could an idiom of "On the eyebrow" mean? What is the YDAFT mascot? We break it all down before the triumphant return of Local…
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63 | Vicious Mockery
This episode we have the honor of being joined actor, playwright, and musician Michael Perrie Jr! Michael brings the boys a bushel of questions including: Is…
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62 | We Are the Culture
When you say “its been a while”, what is the longest it’s been that it’s still ok to use that phrase? If Hercules was given a 13th impossible task in the…
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61 | Kirbies All the Way Down
What's it like inside of Kirby? Is a bird in the hand really worth two in the bush? How would the Vatican handle an Angels in the Outfield situation? All…
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60 | We Are Due for a Child King
This week the boys welcome a second Brit to the program...Ian the Holy Mole from The Strange Mole Show, a brilliant British political sketch comedy podcast -…
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59 | James Bond in Hospice
Is there a formula for making the perfect James Bond villain? Matt and Eric dive deep into the weeds of Bond's enemies to find out in an all-new YDAFT…
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58 | Grippable Skull
Is milk juice? At the movie theater, which armrest is yours? What makes a face punchable? We answer these questions after Matt's dream actions cause him…
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57 | An NFT by Any Other Name
A simple question submission may have led to a new YDAFT tradition. This week the boys figure out what is on their 2023 Bingo Cards...and invite you to play…
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56 | So Said Meatloaf and So Say I
How big is personal space? How does one win 'The Game' (which, sorry: you just lost)? Plus: we invent new circles of Hell and Eric completes his half of Google…
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55 | Elf on the Chaise Lounge
Happy holidays, everyone! Since you've all been so good, this year we got you a brand new Definitive Ranking: the 12 days of Christmas! Just what does one do…
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54 | Step Into My Office
What is the best and worst way to spend spoons? Eric finally gets to teach Matt about Spoon Theory before the boys tackle a delicate question: in this era of…
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53 | Daddy the Magnificent
What are the ingredients of Humble Pie? What's the oldest trick in the book? Why do millennials hate phone calls? This Thanksgiving, we're grateful to be…
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52 | Boudoir Feet Pics
What is the appropriate punishment for coworkers that eat your lunch? How did Pigpen get so dirty and why can't he get clean? We answer these existential…
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51 | Pillow Talk
Spooky season is upon us and we've got an episode full of Halloween treats! Namely: what's the worst Halloween candy? What does your Trick or Treat bag of…
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50 | Soup as Old as Rhyme
To celebrate the 50th episode of YDAFT, we're welcoming back all of our past guests! These YDAFT Giants return as guest gripers in the much-anticipated season…
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49 | 1.21 GigaWTF?
In a themed episode, we go through your least-pressing questions about Sci Fi classic (and Matt's favorite movie) Back to the Future. From so called "plot…
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48 | Baby's First Biscuit (LIVE!)
In YDAFT's first-ever live episode, the boys welcome back Andy "Cookie" Rawlings as they fulfill a request from across the pond: to definitively re-rank Dave…
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47 | Throw the Whole Man Out
Does Jolene know that Dolly’s man says her name in his sleep, or did she have to find out through song like everyone else? In a world where dogs play poker…
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46 | Mansplaining Mansplaining
Road trips are full of questions and this episode, we're answering them all. Well, okay...some. Such as: are Swedish Fish gummies? What are the roles and…
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45 | The Doughletariat
Is the Pillsbury Doughboy a cannibal? If it's neither here nor there...where is it? What's the creepiest thing you can say when passing someone on the street?…
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The Best of Episodes 31-40
Our July has been a bit hectic so you'll have to wait a little longer for episode 45, but in the meantime please take enjoy reliving the very best of episodes…
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44 | Mozzarella is a Team Player
What kind of cheese is the best cheese? And in what form? And how many slices of American Cheese is too many? We answer all of these questions from a cheesy…
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43 | Sell Out, Cash In
What happened to Fuzzy Wuzzy's hair? When does sooner end and later begin? Is breakfast for dinner...still just breakfast? We dissect these conundrums, dig…
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42 | Win One for the Quacker
We are thrilled to be joined by psychedelic folk artist and former YDAFT Local Legend...Lewis Mallard! If you missed our previous report on Lewis (episode 37)…
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41 | Depending on the Vibe...
What is the correct way to make a PB&J? It's a question everyone has an answer to...and we are no exception. We duke it out over this culinary staple before…
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40 | Booty Scoots
Are there more windows or wheels? This week we take the viral TikTok question a little bit deeper before tackling what the world would look like if Cephalapods…
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39 | "K."
This episode is all about etiquette and protocols: how do you get a guest to leave your house? What's the most unethical use of PowerPoint? Is ending a…