Peculiar Podcast

Stop touching your face! There’s a gadget out there to help. Lisa changes her mind on face masks. Pat and Patty split the gross tasks in their house. The brilliance of the Dollar Store is underrated. You cannot buy a car during the pandemic, didya know?     Songs in …

Lisa (surprisingly!) wants to know how sports are being affected by the Coronavirus quarantines. And your house is now your office, your gym, your school and your entertainment. And what are folks limited to buying at the store? Are drive in theaters making a comeback now?     Songs in …

Pat and Lisa talk about some of the challenges of the Covid19 coronavirus quarantine – is it better to alone or with others? We lost Kenny Rogers and then, Bill Withers. What are some of the jobs that are still safe to do during the pandemic? Songs in this episode: …

Pat and Lisa talk about working from home – and a reminder that it feels good to laugh, it just does, even if it’s just a little. And Lisa is glad that handshakes are no longer a thing. And what industries are doing well right now during the pandemic? And …

Pat and Lisa talk about the impact of COVID19 – and the news changes minute by minute. Help your neighbors if you can! And price gouging during a crisis is a given – it’s WRONG but it’s a given. Why the run on toilet paper? Did you ever steal stuff …

“Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” Otis Redding (1968)”Monster Mash” Bobby “Boris” Pickett”Abracadabra” The Steve Miller Band”Leader of the Pack” The Shangri-Las (1965)”Mule Train” Frankie Laine (1949)”The End” The Doors (1967)”Laughing” The Guess Who (1969)”Jungleland” Clarence Clemons solo s...

Pat and Lisa chat about awards ceremonies. And, read any good biographies lately? The #MeToo movement was sadly a whole different ball game in old Hollywood. Also, have you ever spent money on a psychic? Songs in this episode: “Kookie, Kookie” (Lend Me Your Comb) Edd “Kookie” Byrnes (1959) Excerpt ‘David …

Instead of holiday decorating, Lisa is compelled to organize her house. Be careful – this is perfect time of year for fraud. Pat and Lisa talk about the “Peloton Wife” ad controversy. Songs in this episode: “Downtown” Petula Clark (1965) “Downtown” Mrs. Miller (1966) “Clean Up Woman” Betty Wright (1971) …

Pat and Lisa talk about the challenges of traveling (and the occasional pleasures). Is there a limit to the sort of “comfort animal” you can bring on a plane. And remember those delightful “Hungry Man” tv dinners? You can still get them. Yum! Songs in this episode: “Cool Water” Son …

Pat and Lisa talk about her hair removal. Pat hosted a late night movie show way back in the day called “Peculiar Playhouse”. So many options on TV now – how many streaming services do you need each month? Does being a sports fan make you miserable? And Lisa has …

Pat and Lisa try to figure out ventriloquism and magic. Trump declares his love for Lisa, sort of. Pat and Lisa remember the wonderful actor Robert Forster. Also, what are your favorite black and white movies? Phrases that make Pat crazy, and Rolling Stone’s list of the all time best …

Pat goes to the ballet, but listens to the baseball game instead. Lisa thinks the Opera might bum her out. Samuel L Jackson can now talk to you instead of Alexa. And Pat’s voice is on the most popular video game in the world. Pat and Lisa talk about their …

Pat and Lisa talk about popular songs that are REALLY disturbing and inappropriate – go ahead and listen. And Lisa complains that we never get a break from sports. Find out why Pat quit football when he young. Also, Halloween candy – the good stuff vs that bad stuff. Songs …

Secrets are not so secret… especially if you tell them to Lisa Foster. Pat has another sound effects toy to play with. Pat loves ’em, but Lisa has never understood the appeal of The Three Stooges. And Pat tells Lisa about some mad spiders. Great.         Songs …

A tribute to the late Valerie Harper. And guess what? Yep – more mass shootings. Pat had a scary kayaking accident. Did you do the “Face App Challenge”? And Pat tries camping… again.   “Yep. Open carry cell phone.”     Songs in this episode: Excerpt from “Rhoda” TV show …

Pat and Lisa talk about the terror of gun violence. There is a 100% chance of another mass shooting. And, in a lighter vein, they discuss drunken online shopping – which is a HUGE business. Also, mosquitoes and bees are not to be messed with.       Songs in …

We’re all gonna die; is it better to know exactly when? Pat is already working on Lisa’s eulogy. Lisa is on a new medication that is really interfering with her life. Do you know what duvetyne is?       Songs in this episode: “Do Wop Medley” The Persuasions (1971) “Last …

What…US worry? Yep – Mad Magazine is wrapping it up after nearly 70 years. Pat uncovers even MORE movie cliches. Lisa thinks that anywhere there are boys, you are going to find noise. And turns out horse racing is not such a good thing for the horses. “We’re sorry horsies…. …

“Exclusive interview” – what does that even mean? Lying vs embellishment – what’s the difference? First Class air travel is a whole different world. And why do men do “air sports”? UFO’s MUST be real right? “I want an upgrade dammit.”     Songs in this episode: “Sabre Dance” Rachmaninoff …

Pat and Lisa disagree about daily bed making. Lisa has a cow over her latest hotel room service experience. If you aren’t charged, should you pay for it anyway? Lisa has a fence drama. And settle in for one of the longest jokes you’ll ever hear.   Hilton Room Service …

“Dark Side of The Rainbow”: coincidental synchronization, strange magic, or just plain lame? Why do churches receive tax exemptions? Men and rich people lie a lot, didya know? And Lisa has an update, sort of, on who her daddy is.     Songs in this episode: “Time” Pink Floyd “Sugar, …

Goodbye Doris Day, Tim Conway, and Peggy Lipton. What is a reasonable time to wait after your spouse dies before you start up with someone else? Did you get your measles shot? And…. Game of Thrones finale (spoilers)     Songs in this episode: “Que Sera, Sera” Doris Day “Sentimental …

Advertising jingles are a bit lame….and remember those old “Baby On Board” signs? TV show finales…Mariner’s baseball AND AquaSox baseball, and gross things like ticks and pimples. Ick   Songs in this episode: “Oogum Boogum” Brenton Wood “Gimme Little Sign” Brenton Wood “Rub You the Right Way” Johnny Gill Excerpt …

Pat and Lisa share memories of those moments they felt like imposters around the rich people. Do major brands really suffer when things go sideways? And we might all suffer from “cute aggression” – what the hell is wrong with us? Pat’s puppy has hormone overload.   Cute or creepy? …

Lisa finds comfort in the local pot store and loses sense of time. Should we keep Daylight Savings Time changes? And would you want a picture of your death published if you were a victim of gun violence?   “Hi. My name is Lisa Foster.”     Songs in this …