Anecdotal Dote

Eric is the guy who almost died floating down the Wisconsin River. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy DeVita is the guy who almost killed someone with a Seagull. Actor and Novelist Jimmy DeVita shares stories from his life on the water, art, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brenda DeVita is the woman who [you won't believe what comes next]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anecdotal Dote is all about true stories, no matter how unbelievable they can be. But can John and Laura fool each other on a fake one? Introducing a new game on the podcast: Two Truths and a Lie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannon Heebler is the woman who climbed a mountain in high heels! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 22, 2020. Dr. Denise Watkins is the woman who accidently cut off her sister's finger. John's former professor to chat about having John as a student, former childhood traumas, and a rare definition of our buzzword: Bird. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How dumb exactly are John and Laura? Will they live up to the name "dolt" or will they call the quiz inconclusive and stupid? PLUS John gives an impassioned speech about his favorite Disney sequel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anecdotal Dote investigates the meaning of Christmas by going to a man transformed by the power of Love and Christmas itself: Ebenezer Scrooge. John and Laura investigate the truths behind Dickens classic by interviewing its subject: Scrooge, and a not-so-tiny Tim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 9, 2020. Ameenah is the woman who will introduce you by the wrong name...even if she's known you for 10 years. In this blockbuster episode, Ameenah Kaplan chats about her extraordinary career. You've seen her work as Val from "The Office", Gamora's Mother in "Avengers: Infinity War", as an original cast member in the American "Stomp!", plus hear about her process as an artis...

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 18, 2020. Rob is the guy whose identity was stolen by a jilted ex-girlfriend. Concussions, innuendos, and identity theft are all the rage in this week's episode of Anecdotal Dote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 11, 2020. Mother's Day part two! Catch up with these crazy moms as they share some hilarious anecdotes (and one shocking revelation for John) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 5, 2020. This week it's all about our main game: The Anecdotal Dote! Join Laura and John as they play a lightning round PLUS a new segment: Diary of a Drama King" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 27, 2020. Kat Moser is the girl whose first day in NYC a rat ran across her foot, and recently has a homeless man spit on her head! We've got the "Money Beets" of guests this week! Now streaming! (Bonus points to you if you get the reference!). Kat Moser stars in "The Office! A Musical Parody" Off-Broadway in New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 20, 2020 Jen Shepard is the woman who played a live-action version of Aliens in University of Iowa theatre building every night at 1am! Improv Actor and co-founder of ImprovAcadia, Jen Shepard, stops by to regale us with stories inspired by her Journeys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goblins, Dwarves, and an Elvin Wizard who was born during quarantine and has never met another living thing....what could go right? Join John on his first DnD campaign! This has anecdotal dote unofficial presentation of the DnD campaign:The Lost Mines of Phandelver by Rich Baker and Chris Perkins  Hosted by Dungeon Master: Jacob Siedenberg Music for this presentation by Kevin MacLeo...

John and Laura chat with husband and wife gamers Jacob and Lizzy to discuss all things game. Plus get a sneak peek at their first-ever role playing experience...coming soon to your feed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, Improviser, and Artist Alek Sayers drops by to discuss everything from working with John to being an uber fan of our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Christmas and Merry Holidays to us all! This week John and Ben indulged in a few too many "3 Wise Men" beverages and talked about everything from the Muppets to Santa Clause in our Christmas episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week John and Ben discuss their best and worst days. From bad weather to baby humpback whales; we get a good glimpse at what makes a day the best it possibly can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're all about risks! From day-to-day risks to the ones that massively impact our lives we cover it all as we are joined by our guest Rachael Bechtel a recent transplant from New York City. Don't forget to write to us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Thanksgiving Dolts! Ben and John sit down with some wine to dish about their favorite thanksgiving foods and traditions! Plus we introduce a new segment on the podcast starring YOU the listener! Subscribe and don't forget to email us at theanecdotaldote@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Layman joins the podcast as our co-host this season! Plus John and Ben answer fan questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our season finale John and Laura say goodbye (for now) as cohosts as she prepares to move on to bigger things in Wisconsin. Laughs are had, tears are shed, and surprising reveal is made about our podcast title! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our last guest of the season is theatre artist Alivia Cross. Against her will she comes on the pod to share her stories and insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John's former roommate (and current Development Director) Ashlee Collins joins the podcast to talk about college and the crazy happenings during those four years of higher learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.