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Really? That?
The Really? That? Podcast takes the weirdest ”what ifs” and bizarre scenarios and dives in headfirst. From ”What if squirrels ran the government?” to ”Could you survive a week using only medieval technology?”--no conversation is too strange. With a mix of comedy, curiosity, and chaos, we break down the wildest situations you never thought to question.
Episodes
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One Cut of the Dead (2017)
In this episode, we review the 2017 Japanese film One Cut of the Dead. A story about the making of a film, within a film, within another film, that we we…
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Superfan Showdown
In this episode, we take a look at the wide world of fan groups! From ancient Beatlemania to modern-day internet stans, who makes an ideal fan, and who's…
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Enshitification
In this episode, we transfer company value from customer to investor. Join for a chat about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for the virus making…
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Chips
In this episode, we take a look at the ultimate snack food, chips. Texture, flavor, brand, what sets the top chips apart from the others? Join as we try and…
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Chips: A Snacking Story
In this episode, we take a look at the ultimate snack food, chips. Texture, flavor, brand, what sets the top chips apart from the others? Join as we try and…
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GPS, Where You At?
In this episode, we hope to receive a sign (or a signal) from our lord and savior the Global Positioning System. Like the sailors of old, we still look to the…
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Skate or Die
In this episode, we take a look at the cultural impact of skateboarding on Millennials. In 1999, Tony Hawk Pro Skater released bridging the gap between skaters…
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You're My Butterfly
In this episode, we're back for another season! Butterflies, are they cool? Of course they are! These powerful pollinators are a great indicator of a healthy…
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Temporal Time Loops
In this episode, we look at the freaky fictional trope of being stuck in a temporal loop. Is the gift of infinite time in a repeating loop unlimited fun, or an…
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Drink, Drank, Drunk
In this episode, we go in search of the best beverage. Coffee in the morning? A beer after a hard day’s work? There’s more to it than taste. Join as we try to…
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Benjamin Butt-on (2008)
In this episode, we’re delivering on a listener request, even if it means subjecting ourselves to a cinematic experience not fit for human consumption. Join us…
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Trippin' Through Time @ Costco
In this episode, we look to track down the ultimate group of afternoon shoppers for a quick trip to the Costco. If you could take any three people, living or…
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Cult Classics
In this episode, we're discussing the cult classics! Alien motherships, collective farming, behavior enforcing amputations. If you were going to join a cult…
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Old Enough
In this episode, we ignore our fears of aging, and ask a simple question: what is the best age to stay forever? We try to balance the scales between youth and…
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Planetary Pet Store
In this episode, we get back to basics by trying to answer a senseless question, if Aliens came to Earth, what would be their favorite animal? We take a…
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Professionally Pretty with Joey Kirchner
In this episode, we sit down with model, actor, and all around great fucking guy Joey Kirchner. Join us for some laughs and a conversation about his…
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Accidental Expertise
In this episode, we scrutinize our skillset by looking at proficiencies we've developed without fully understanding their usefulness. You can't always guess…
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Too Much of a Good Thing
In this episode, we discuss the overreach of humanity and look at this risk and consequences of having too much of a good thing. Join us as we ride the…
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Road Trippin'
In this episode, we saddle up our wagon and hit the dusty trail to determine if road trips really are enjoyable. Hollywood has a habit of making them look fun…
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Be a Good Sport
In this episode, we take hard look at the numbers and hypothesize about the best sport. Let’s get scientific! We look at sports across six categories…
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Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
In this episode, we get ourselves in the Christmas spirit! Join us as we talk about tradition, merriment, and the 2003 animated film Tokyo Godfathers - a film…
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One Tool to Rule Them All
In this episode, we rummage through the workshop in search on one tool rule them all. In a hypothetical effort to "make good" for the whole "Tower of Babel…
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The Power of Friendship
In this episode, we pander to our audience with a big spoonful of cultural nostalgia. Friends aired for 10 seasons and 236 episodes, and not a single one…
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Your Favorite Weapon
In this episode, we engage in some close quarters combat as we battle our way to the best melee weapon. If you had to go hand to hand, what weapon would you…
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I Know What You Wrote Last Summer
In this episode, we examine artistic self-reflection in self-referential artwork. Is meta media artistically honest or a sign of being out of touch? Movies…
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Retroactive Engineering
In this episode, we take a technical look at the mechanical madness that is the misuse of materials. Is it abuse or reuse when a product is retroactively…
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All Saints' Day
In this episode, we journey in search of the most badass Saint. From martyrs to missionaries, join us as we do our best to find the person who is holiest…
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House (1977)
In this episode, we mourn the passing of Colin, and watch a spooky movie. House, released in 1977, is described by its director Nobuhiko Obayashi as "a…
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Cryptids
In this episode we perpetuate the lore, and the legend, of our favorite Cryptids. Bigfoot, the gentle giant, might be the most popular, but does it have the…
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Who Cursed Ya?
In this episode we close the blinds, light the candles, and read from the ancient text as we worm our way through the best curses. Do Skittle gloves work? Was…
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Spooky Candy
In this episode we start broad and focus in as we narrow down the best Halloween candy, oh, and Colin's back! Trick or treating, wearing costumes, the best…
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Winter is Coming
In this episode we gather around the fireplace to debate the pros and cons of a cold climate. Useless mittens and snowy roads are a small price to pay for…
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Great Timing, Terrible Knees
In this episode, we answer the question, if youth is wasted on the young, what is wasted on the old? We look at the different aspects of aging and try deciding…
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The Legend of The King
In this episode, we examine the art of the power move. When someone flips assumptions and reveals their true self, it can impress or embarrass. Let's take a…
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MacGuffins
In this episode, we look for a diamond in the rough as we try to choose the best movie MacGuffin. If you could have any movie item, what would you choose? From…
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Break-fast and Eat Things
In this episode, we take a seat at the breakfast table and breakdown the basics of the best bowl-food. From Corn Flakes to Cocoa Puffs, we put it all on the…
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SEGA Does What Nintendon't
In this episode, we run the gauntlet of legends as we work our way through the video game eras trying to lock onto the primary target, the best era of all…
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Yer a Wizard
In this episode, we fail to deliver high quality content and instead meander about in the Harry Potter Universe for 43 minutes. Is JK Rowling a hack? Is the…
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Hours Seemed Like Days
In this episode, we find new value in old tech! Before digital there was analog and now vintage is all the rage, but what dated technology is lurking in the…
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Mount Hubris
In this episode, we breakout our landscaping tools and do some planetary maintenance. Maybe level out a low spot, or place a new canal through the heart of…
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The Republic of Candy Land
In this episode, we discuss the mysterious and reclusive Republic of Candy Land. What lurks below its sweet surface? Corruption and cronyism have run amuck in…
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Emotional Value
In this episode, we take a hard look in the mirror and talk about feelings. Fear, anger, sadness, this one has it all. Take a ride on our emotional…
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Lottery Folie
In this episode, we look at the ups and downs of winning the lottery! Join us as we meander our way through the lottery landscape trying to decide if there is…
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Subscribe or Die
In this episode, we look at the dark art of subscription services. With subscriptions on the rise, we explore the convenience and frustration as we try to come…
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Simping for Supervillains
In the episode, we worship the best of the worst. In a hypothetical world where you can meet your anti-hero, and join their army of loyal followers, who would…
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Same Name, New Life
In this episode, we look for the perfect person to swap lives with, one caveat, they must have the same first name. From the morality of family abandonment to…
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ASMR, is it Porn?
In this episode, we're discussing the Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response! Dubious or delightful? From Bob Ross to stomach gurgles, this episode meanders!…
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Solo vs Picard
In this episode, Starfleet takes on the Rebel Alliance! In a dingy bar on the outskirts of town, to behemoths come to blows. Han Solo vs Jean-Luc Picard. Who…
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Future-Proof Flicks
In this episode, we're discussing the world's most future proofed flicks! We debate which decade of cinema deserves to be sealed in a time capsule, asking…
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Panic, at the Shoreline!
In this episode, we're discussing which band we'd want to be stuck with on a deserted tropical island! How did we get there? Who has the skills to survive? And…
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Reboot Apocalypse
In this episode, we run headfirst into the reboot apocalypse! We discuss which die-hard fanbase is primed for a disappointing reboot and channel Hollywood…
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Language Osmosis
In this episode, we're discussing the magic of waking up fluent in any language! We explore the benefits and challenges of choosing a language and debate which…
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Bands, Post Popularity
In this episode, we're discussing seeing a band years after their prime. We dive into whether catching a legendary act long after they were popular still…
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Dorkiest Hobby
In this episode, we're discussing the dorkiest hobbies! From Dungeons & Dragons to calligraphy, we set out to answer what truly makes a hobby dorky? Fans of…
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Top Chefs
In this episode, we're discussing celebrity chefs! If you could have any celebrity chef as your personal chef, who would it be, and what would they cook for…
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Appliance Mind Control
In this episode, we’re discussing appliance mind control! If you could control any appliance in your house with your mind, which one would you choose? Fans of…
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The Kids Menu
In this episode, we’re discussing the kids menu! Whose involved, what's at stake? Let's dive into the greasy details of less food for less money. Fans of the…
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Post-Zombie Morality
In this episode, we’re discussing post-zombie morality! If we were five years into rebuilding after a zombie apocalypse, would it be too soon to make zombie…
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Unlocked Doors
In this episode, we’re discussing unlocked doors! If you had the opportunity to explore any building in the world for one hour, with no restrictions, what…
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Animal Traits
In this episode, we’re discussing animal traits! In a hypothetical world where we could merge our bodies with an animal, taking on one of their physical…