comedy4cast comedy podcast

The saga of the Seborga shambassy. In today's edition of Odd News PAC, we're inviting you along on a wild trip to some countries that are certainly off the beaten path. Sit back and learn about exotic places like Seborga, Ladonia, and Westartica. You'll think they sound too good to be true. But don't tell that to their ambassadors. In fact, they'll insist there's something for everyone in their ti...

Ancient bottle, unexpected message, modern laughs! Get ready for another dose of the delightfully bizarre! In this edition of our month-long Odd News PAC series, we bring you a true story that proves reality is often stranger, and far funnier, than fiction. Imagine this – a faded glass bottle washes ashore, containing a message that could easily be from days long past. What secrets does it hold? A...

A family takes pizza parties to the next level! It's August! And, once again we're diving deep into the Dog Days of Podcasting. Yup, comedy4cast is bringing you a daily dose of delightful strangeness with our Odd News PAC series! PAC? That's right. We're celebrating the Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast (that's PAC for short!). Each episode of Odd News PAC will feature a bizarre-but-true odd new...

Prepare for a wild ride through the Summer movie season! Welcome back, comedy4cast faithful! Grab your snacks and prepare for a 2025 Summer movie experience unlike any other... as interpreted by our very own Danny Hillcrest! In this episode, Danny takes center stage, much to the dismay of Buzz "Scoop" Crackerjack Thomas. For two decades, you've known Danny for his boundless enthusiasm and, shall w...

Murder's on the menu for Detective Haartte. Hold onto your fedora! Detective Haartte is back with another true crime tale meant to test your sleuthing skills. It all begins as a routine investigation. But you know how HaartteStoppers work, right? Things quickly spirals into a whirlwind of peculiar details, questionable alibis, and, in this case, even a well-trained pet. Just stay focused. Remember...

Giles faces a technological terror...with a familiar voice! What happens when Giles tries to embrace artificial intelligence?  Let's just say his vision of a smooth, automated front desk experience doesn't quite pan out. Between an AI with a mind of its own (not to mention a voice that sounds suspiciously familiar) and the arrival of a certain enthusiastic resident, things go sideways in the most...

New Year, New Laughs with Derrick and Rory It's time to take another wild ride into the wonderfully weird world of Derrick and Rory. The two best friends visit the comedy4cast podcast studio and sit down to talk about the start of a new year. In no time at all they've switch gears to discuss everything from office furniture and lunch options to great on-the-go snacks and book deals. Rory even expe...

Odd News we simply did not have the time to cover. On the last episode of Odd News+ for 2024, we talk about stories that we didn't talk about. Every year there are are more odd news stories than we can fit into 31 days of shows. But that's all the time we have during the Dog Days of Podcasting. So, as we have done in years past, we're taking time in this last episode to give you some idea of what...

Sweden loves this particular pizza pairing. In the penultimate episode of Odd News+ for 2024, we travel to Sweden and bite into a strange pizza combination. Plus, your daily horoscope and a new attempt to compare apples and oranges. We've covered some strange pizza stories, but perhaps none so strange as what Sweden has done to the traditional pizza pie. If you're a Scorpio, today's daily horoscop...

A new challenge for a classic hair style. In this edition of Odd New+, we find a competition that tries to find the perfect hairstyle. Plus, the next generation of whole-body sprays and a unique way to avoid embarrassment this year when regifting presents. Mullets aren't just for partying. Or business. Find out how one competition seeks to fine the best of the best in hair helmets. If you're curre...

Roadside signs engage in a battle of wit. On today's Odd News+ we visit a town where signs are doing all the talking. Plus, news on an autograph scheme and topiary gardens. Businesses in Morehead City ,North Carolina are engaged in a very punny battle. If you collect autographs from celebrities at conventions, we have news about a recent scheme that is rocking the collectibles world. Sculpting rea...

We dive into a great lake story. As we continue with our Dog Days of Podcasting "Odd News+" series, today we talk about a man with great ambitions to cross a lake. Plus it's time for pumpkin spice everything and new NASCAR rules. Jim Dreyer wants to swim across Lake Michigan in the worst way. And he may just do it! The Fall and pumpkin spice seem to be forever intertwined. A new product may help m...

An ancient mystery about ancient things. Today on Odd News+ we go back several thousand years to investigate a Tolkein-related mystery. Plus, coffee vs tea and your daily horoscope. An Indonesian island holds the key to a mystery about a special early human cousin. Could it be Bilbo Baggins? If you're a Gemini, today's horoscope is for you. Pay attention to the advice. It could save you a trip. We...

Maneuvering through space with echolocation. On today's episode of Odd News+, we report on a man who uses bat-like skills, plus, an enforceable ruling on clothing and the MMA is all-in on a new trend. A blind man has improved on the art of echolocation to identify the objects and obstacles around him. Wearing white after Labor Day now has consequences. Mixed Martial Arts has joined in on a new tre...

Litterbugs are a real pest in this town. On this edition of Odd News+ we report on a town that has had enough of litterbugs. The trash is out of control. Plus tips on wallpapering your home and news about ancient Egypt. The town of Babylon, New York has developed a reputation for being trashy. In fact, there is so much trash in town, they've taken extreme measures to combat the problem. Have you e...

A very cheesy collection of pizza items. A #PizzaFriday episode of our month-long Dog Days of Podcasting series entitled Odd News+. We talk about a pizza museum that has it all, find out about a retro item poised to make a comeback and a unique mall conversion. Located in Philadelphia, "Pizza Brain" is a combination museum and pizzeria. We talk about what you will find in this unique shop. Sony is...

Digital switching may not help your mood. On today's Odd News+ we cover a new report on better ways to fight boredom. Plus, your daily horoscope and the latest in AI news. A new study finds that the way we use our phones to fight boredom may actually be making us even more bored. Today's horoscope brings great news for all the Aquarius out there. (Aquarii?).  And a new development in the world of...

The view from the top of the record heep. On today's Odd News+ episode, we discuss someone who has practically made a career out of setting records. Plus, flower-selection advice from the Middle-Aged Farmer's Almanac and an attempt to solve an airline puzzle. David Rush began his quest to set his first Guinness World Record just a few years ago. Now he finds himself at the head of the pack. Is the...

Dad jokes -- the gift that keeps on giving? Today on our month-long "Odd News+" series we look at a new survey that suggests having a laugh can be good for the whole family. Plus, Warner Bros Discovery makes an announcement and a new look at a classic statue. A study conducted by both Penn State University and Columbia College in Chicago examined the use of humor in a parent/child relationship. Th...

A new origin story for a never-ending battle. As we continue our Odd News+ episodes for the Dog Days of Podcasting, we uncover one of the reasons why dogs and cats seem to have it in for each other. Plus, your daily horoscope and a look at what is coming up later in the week. >> Hear episodes from all the participants in Dog Days of Podcasting>> Support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>...

We go big in this episode. Really big! Today on Odd News+ we tell you the story of a man in Britain who certainly knows the meaning of the phrase "supersize me!" Plus, notes from your community calendar and a prize winning vegetable. >> Hear episodes from all the participants in Dog Days of Podcasting>> Support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can get Clinton a Dunkin' card or...

Visiting ye olde tiny house. On the Saturday edition of our month-long Odd News+ series, we talk about a house so small you have to be careful that the front door doesn't bang into the back wall. Plus, news on a time machine and dolphins vs porpoises. >> Hear episodes from all the participants in Dog Days of Podcasting>> Support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can get Clinton...

A dead restaurant springs back to life. On this #PizzaFriday edition of Odd News+, we tell you the story of a closed Arby's and how it has sort of come back to life. We also clue you in on the latest trends for Fall fashions and talk about a very scary haunted house. >> Hear episodes from all the participants in Dog Days of Podcasting>> Support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you...

Making a withdrawal the hard way. We continue our month-long Dog Days of Podcasting episodes with more Odd News+. You'll hear about thieves who are willing to put in the hard work for easy money. Plus, your daily horoscope and a Jeopardy contestant's response rocks the show to its very foundations. >> Hear episodes from all the participants in Dog Days of Podcasting>> Support comedy4cast by becomi...

Batman's old hangout needs some TLC. On today's Odd News+ episode you'll learn about the current sad condition of stately Wayne Manor. Where is Bruce Wayne? Or Alfred? Plus, more advice from the Middle-Aged Farmer's Almanac and  Congress gets an unexpected bill. >> Hear episodes from all the participants in Dog Days of Podcasting>> Support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can g...