Does This Happen to You

Writer Meryl Baer knows the truth about grandkids: they're adorable, exhausting, and absolutely in charge. In this episode, she shares what really happens when the grandchildren come to visit — 5am wake-ups, food negotiations that would stump the UN, bath-time standoffs, and a diet that consists mainly of ketchup, dipping sauces, and whatever cookies they can find. Does This Happen to You is a...

After all these years, she hadn’t changed a bit. In this episode of Does This Happen to You? , Kris narrates BeBe Nicholson’s hilarious and painfully relatable story about that customer — the one every thrift shop volunteer remembers. When a woman shows up with a giant bag of returns at the Hobby Lobby store, BeBe can’t shake the feeling she’s seen her before. And then it hits her: years earlier,...

You have lids. So many lids. Lids for pots you no longer own. Lids whose partners disappeared years ago under circumstances you refuse to investigate. Lids you keep because what if . In this episode, we rank them — definitively, ruthlessly, and with the gravity the situation deserves. Real stories from women, about the small absurdities we all live with but nobody bothers to name. This one's u...

Jeff is guiding a cycling tour through one of the most celebrated wine regions in the world. His client OMG doesn't drink wine. Jeff soldiers on. After the dining room disaster of Episode 9, the group retreats to a bar where Grumpy and Mr. Personality generously keep OMG's glass full — of beer, naturally. Because of course. Meanwhile, the nightly room assignment remains unchanged: Grumpy a...

A true travel misadventure series where one man turns France into a full‑time disaster. Leave it to OMG to turn a quiet French dinner into a full‑scale incident in Episode 9. First, he burns his hand, then eats his rabbit with the other hand like it’s totally normal. He refuses the bread basket (in France, no less), and somehow ends the night at a Loire Valley light show drinking beer with a group...

A true travel misadventure series where one man turns France into a full‑time disaster. What happens when a guy in a cycling kit walks into one of France's most formal hotel dining rooms — and mistakes a sparkling Vouvray for a sports drink? Chaos. Pure, beautiful chaos. In Episode 8 of the OMG Story Series, OMG, Grumpy, and Mr. Personality sit down for an elegant dinner with their tour guide,...

A true travel misadventure series where one man turns France into a full‑time disaster. Episode 7 of the OMG series takes us to a patio in the Loire Valley, where Grumpy, Mr. Personality, Jeff, and OMG are enjoying a quiet moment before dinner. Jeff is sipping a Kir, OMG refuses even a taste, and then proceeds to make Sophie—the waiter and proprietor—repeat the three‑beer list five separate times...

OMG Part 6 — the Loire Valley cycling saga somehow gets even stranger. Jeff decides to hold onto OMG’s “missing” fanny pack until the end of the day, hoping to avoid another meltdown. But when he reaches the hotel, OMG is nowhere to be found — a problem, since he falls off his bike daily . Sophie, the hotel owner, is equally missing, so Jeff grabs his key, showers, and comes back downstairs to a s...

OMG is convinced he’s been pickpocketed at a Loire Valley bar. He demands Jeff “call the cops” before his identity is stolen because he watched a TV program with his mom about miscreants who did exactly that at bars. The panic escalates when he discovers he’s missing 12 euros, his birth certificate, and part of his driver’s license — but not his passport. Jeff lays out the options:Spend 120 euros...

In this episode of OH MY GOD: Misadventures in French Wine Country , Jeff thinks he’s getting a quiet night away from his unpredictable trio… until he walks into his favorite Loire Valley bar and finds them already there. Grumpy and Mr. Personality are doubled over laughing because OMG is drunk — not from ordering drinks, but from chugging the abandoned beer dregs of other patrons . Jeff realizes...

In Part 3 of OH MY GOD: Misadventures in French Wine Country, Jeff pulls off a miracle: getting four bikes onto a French train by taking them apart, stuffing them into bags, and staring down a conductor who definitely knows the rules… but apparently doesn’t enforce them. Welcome to train travel in France. Grumpy, Mr. Personality, and OMG settle in for the ride to the Loire Valley, but making conve...

In Part 2 of OH MY GOD: Misadventures in French Wine Country, Jeff the cycling‑tour guide faces his greatest challenge yet: convincing OMG that Paris — yes, Paris — actually has things to do. While Grumpy and Mr. Personality decide to enjoy a half‑day in the city, OMG bombards Jeff with twenty rapid‑fire questions about whether to stay in Paris or take an early train to the Loire Valley. After dec...

In this week’s story, filmmaker Josh Porter takes us deep into Zimbabwe’s anti‑poaching frontline—where his camera crew captures a moment he’ll never forget. While documenting Ranger Leonard and his elite Malinois, Shinga, Josh volunteers to take part in a real takedown. What happens next is jarring, humbling, and reveals the extraordinary bond between ranger and dog in Africa’s fight against wild...

OH MY GOD is a hilarious travel‑humor series by The Drunken Cyclist, following the misadventures of an American cycling guide leading wine tours through the Loire Valley and other iconic regions of French wine country. In Part 1, the guide is assigned three unforgettable clients — Mr. Personality, Grumpy, and the legendary “Oh My God,” a 50‑year‑old mama’s boy who arrives in full cycling gear stra...

Jennifer K. grew up with the kind of childhood logic that only makes sense when you’re small, earnest, and absolutely convinced you’re prepared for anything. In this narrated collection of short memoirs, she shares three unforgettable stories from her early years—each one equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply human. First, there’s the family code for amusement parks and malls: if you get se...

In this episode, I narrate Carlyn Beccia’s hilarious and surprisingly modern story about Benjamin Franklin—the Founding Father who also fancied himself a philosopher of seduction. From recommending older women as mistresses to insisting that beauty doesn’t matter, advocating for free love, surrounding himself with people who shared his passions, and preaching kindness above all, Franklin left behi...

Rosalie Berg had a spotless driving record — and she wasn’t shy about bragging to her friends. Naturally, the universe heard her confidence and said, “Oh really?” In this hilarious suburban misadventure, Rosalie manages to rack up two traffic stops in just two weeks… with her kids in the back seat for both. First comes a warning for rolling through a stop sign, then a full‑blown speeding ticket ri...

L K Smithe grew up in a tiny town where steak was always well‑done, and ketchup was basically a food group. Years later, she’s a lawyer in the big city, trying to navigate dating and a small-town identity On a dinner date with another attorney — a man she hoped would finally see her — he calls her “white trash” for putting ketchup on her steak. Suddenly, it’s not about condiments. It’s about class...

Ever wonder if you might be the idiot in the room? This comedic rant breaks down the everyday behaviors that reveal our inner moron — from microscopic “For Sale” signs to parking‑lot NASCAR, from sports‑fan meltdowns to parents who treat youth referees like war criminals. Along the way, we meet toll‑booth dollar‑throwers, left‑lane drifters, volunteer‑bashers, and the people who proudly rationaliz...

Middle age comes for all of us… but some days it arrives wearing steel‑toed boots. In this episode, we're taking you back to the lockdown era — that strange time when we were all trying to reinvent ourselves, stay sane, and maybe become “fitness people,” despite every shred of evidence to the contrary. Anna da Silva’s wickedly funny story walks through five deeply effective ways to humiliate y...

A simple plan to keep her dog hydrated turned into a full‑blown pet‑parenting comedy. In this episode, I narrate the story of what happened when SunshineZombieGirl added water to her dog’s dry kibble—and his dramatic reaction to this so‑called hydration hack. If you love funny dog stories, pet behavior surprises, and the everyday chaos of dog parenting, this one’s for you. We’ll talk about how to...

Everyone talks about colonizing the Red Planet, not all the complications that will arise. Join me, the narrator, as Phil Truman explores the lack of beaches to the sports complications on Mars. You will never think about Mars the same, once you get through the eight reasons. And wonder if Elon knows what he's getting into. Welcome to the Does This Happen to You show, where life's absurdit...

Step inside the mind of a health insurance company as it calmly explains why your teeth and eyes are  luxury bones  and therefore not covered. This short satirical story by Bev Potter exposes the absurd logic behind modern healthcare with corporate cheerfulness and dark humor. Perfect for fans of sharp satire, social commentary, and comedic storytelling.  Welcome to the Does This Happen to You sho...

In this satirical short story, your healthcare insurer walks you through the “logic” behind denying dental and vision care. If you enjoy absurd humor, corporate doublespeak, and laughing through the pain of the American healthcare system, this one’s for you. Bev Potter hits the nail on the head with this ludicrous yet believable story. Anyone who navigates the US healthcare system will relate. Wel...

When Elane hits the big 5‑0, she expects cake, maybe a gift card, and definitely grilling students about the English. What she doesn’t expect is to become the internet’s most sought‑after pair of calves. After years of students, coworkers, and random strangers complimenting her surprisingly magnificent lower legs, she chalks it up to genetics. But when an enthusiastic talent scout approaches her a...