Pull My Leg

Every year, on the exact day you survived being born, people gather around you, sing a song at slightly different speeds, and set your dessert on fire. And somehow we've all agreed this is normal. This week on Pull My Leg, Miles and Mark dive into the strange world of birthdays in America. * When do birthday parties stop being fun and start feeling like obligations?*  At what age do balloons b...

On this episode, Mark and Miles sit down with Porche La Fiesta — the self-proclaimed “Groupie Whisperer,” memoirist, and founder of an entirely unaccredited series of workshops for aspiring rock ’n’ roll companions. Porche shares stories from decades on the road, the unwritten etiquette of backstage culture, and why biscuits and gravy can make or break a tour. Expect questionable advice, unbelieva...

 🚨BONUS CONTENT ALERT 🚨 After our Cryptids episode, we still had questions. Important questions. Like: When was the last Bigfoot sighting? Does Bigfoot wear clothes? And how much can we realistically trust Alexa with cryptid research? In this special bonus episode of Pull My Leg , we go deeper into the world of Bigfoot, folklore, and extremely questionable evidence. We also crack open the Pull M...

People say there’s no such thing as Bigfoot. But just because you’ve never seen something… doesn’t mean it isn’t real. I’ve never seen the Taj Mahal. I’ve never seen Tom Hanks. And yet, people insist they both exist. This week on Pull My Leg , we dive deep into the world of cryptids, folklore, and mythical creatures from around the globe: Bigfoot, Yeti, Mothman, Loch Ness Monster and somehow John...

You ever stand in your kitchen at the perfect time of day… The sunlight hits just right… And suddenly you see it… Thousands of tiny particles floating in the air. Dust. Hair. Debris. And then someone sneezes and it somehow gets worse. This week on Pull My Leg , we ask a simple question: What if dust isn’t just dust? We’re joined by Dr. Leonard “Lenny” Crumb, a leading expert in particulate entomol...

Fast food in America is a $300 billion industry—and every day, we all make the same choice: cook or drive-thru. This week on Pull My Leg , we’re diving into fast food and asking the real questions: Why does “no onions” always mean extra onions? Why are entire meals just different shades of brown? And is Grimace somehow behind everything? We break down: * Our go-to orders and forgotten chains * Tot...

We’ve all had dreams… But are they trying to tell us something or are they just nonsense? This week on Pull My Leg, Miles and Mark sit down with Dr. Phillip Cincinnati. Dr. Cincinnati is a leading expert in recreational neuropsychology (and proud holder of a “Dream License” issued by the state of New Jersey) to uncover the hidden meaning of dreams. According to Dr. Cincinnati, 87% of dreams are “e...

What if board game weren’t actually games? Welcome back to Pull My Leg — the podcast where we investigate the questions nobody asked yet somehow make them worse. This week, we’re diving into the world of board games — those wholesome little boxes that showed up at family gatherings, long car rides, and nights where someone inevitably flipped the table and stormed off. But what if they weren’t crea...

Today on Pull My Leg , we sit down with Harry Woller — self-described buffet historian, wannabe competitive eater, and lifelong student of abundance. By day, Harry is a Logistics Operations Analyst optimizing large-scale systems. By night (and weekends and holidays), he optimizes shrimp placement, carving station flow, and soft-serve structural integrity at buffets across America. With an estimate...

Technology in America was supposed to make life easier. Buttons instead of levers. Convenience instead of effort. A future where everything just works . And yet… here we are. Grown adults yelling at remotes. Restarting routers. Asking Alexa one question and getting three unrelated opinions. On today’s episode of Pull My Leg , there’s no guest —just Mark and Miles , sitting down to have a calm, int...

What if small towns didn’t need mayors… they needed vibes ? In this episode of Pull My Leg , Mark and Miles welcome Diedre O’Neil , a Municipal Vibe Consultant who travels across North America answering one critical question: Does this town feel right… or deeply off? From her early days as the internet-famous “Bozo Baby” to scraping bubble gum into sailor sculptures, Diedre’s path to vibe mastery...

Season 1… what a ride. Joy. Wonder. Confusion. A little terror. On this final episode of Pull My Leg, let’s relive the Season 1 moments that made us laugh, scratch our heads, and say wait… what just happened? No guests. Just memories. #PullMyLeg #SeasonOne #PodcastRetrospective #BestMoments #WhatARide

This week on Pull My Leg , Mark and Miles welcome Benjamin' Mahholife , founder of Horns, Strings & Musical Things — a retirement home for overworked, out-of-tune, and emotionally exhausted musical instruments. Despite having absolutely no musical talent, Benjamin' has dedicated years of life to giving trumpets, violins, and cymbals the dignity they never knew they needed. In this epis...

Can you love Star Wars and still live a normal human life ? This week on Pull My Leg, we meet Derek—Star Wars superfan, cosplayer, trivia champion, and possibly unemployed (details pending). Lightsabers, life choices, and one man’s ongoing obsession with a Wookie…it’s all here. Listen / Watch:YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts (Links in bio!) #MayTheForceBeWithYou #starwarsnerd #starwars #conan

This week, we go inside the glove . Lead curator at the Fits Like a Glove Museum in Washington D.C., Tilden Snubblebooth, joins us to reveal the untold story of Lefty — the Hamburger Helper mascot you grew up with but never really knew. From secret relationships to a mysterious falling out with the Pillsbury Doughboy, no casserole is left unturned. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. @pu...

This week on Pull My Leg , Mark and Miles get sentimental. They each share what they’re thankful for and at the top of that list is you, the Pull My Leg listener.  Perfect for your holiday drive, your kitchen prep, or avoiding relatives. Looking for a  podcast that will change your life?  This is not the one, but it's still pretty good.  Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/pullmyleg Spotify: https://...

How many podcasts take the time to reflect honestly on their own season? Not many. But we do — partly because we care, and partly because our guest accidentally fell into a well and couldn’t make the Zoom call. This week, Mark and Miles look back on the first half of the season, share what’s coming next, and reveal what life is like when the microphones are off (spoiler: quieter, but not by much)....

On today’s show, Mark and Miles welcome one of Hollywood’s most celebrated stars — the one and only Brad Pitt. From Fight Club to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood , Brad’s performances have captivated audiences worldwide. He’s an Oscar winner, a producer, a humanitarian, and — some say — the most handsome man ever to forget his lines mid-interview. We’ll talk to Brad about his journey from small-town...

Ever wonder if your toaster has legal rights? Or if your Roomba could sue for emotional distress? Meet Stanley P. Farnsworth, Esq. — the nation’s leading Object Lawyer — as he joins us to explore the fascinating world of Object Law. Justice… for things. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 👉 @pullmylegpodcast | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts #PullMyLegPodcast #ComedyPodcast #FakeExpe...

This week on Pull My Leg , we explore the surprising origins of Taco Tuesday with Dr. Jeff Delgado — world expert in Applied Taco Anthropology and former Taco Bell insider. Crunch into the truth (or something like it). 👉 Like, follow, subscribe:  Instagram: @pullmylegpodcast YouTube: @pullmylegpodcast Web: www. PullMyLegPodcast.com #PullMyLegPodcast #ImprovComedy #TacoTuesday #FakeExperts #Absurd...

On today’s episode, we welcome the incomparable Jimmy LaFeef from the prestigious-sounding (and totally real) Center of Bodily Studies . A self-proclaimed Head-to-Toeologist and official Body Promoter , Jimmy spends his days touring Georgia’s middle schools, thrilling students with the wonders of anatomy — a subject he calls “equal parts miracle and mystery meat.” By night, Jimmy continues his res...

Meet Your Hosts: Mark & Miles – The Legends Behind the Mic On this very special episode of Pull My Leg , the spotlight finally turns where it belongs—on your hosts, Mark and Miles. By overwhelming demand (and several suspiciously similar fan letters), they open up about their humble beginnings, questionable teenage years, and winding journey to podcast greatness. And if that’s not enough, Mark...

Meet Dr. Petunia Halloway — Professional Nighttime Narrator, Amateur Creepologist, and part-time menace to baristas everywhere. From the haunting origins of “Rock-a-Bye Baby” (spoiler: that cradle was never OSHA-approved) to the questionable life choices of Mother Goose, Dr. Halloway pulls back the nursery curtain to reveal the dark underbelly of children’s songs and stories. Raised by shadow pupp...

The history and future of Bubble Wrap — #PullMyLegPodcast #ImprovComedy #PackagingHistory Meet Bernice Hargrove — tactile packaging historian, survivor of a childhood haunted by duct tape, and sworn nemesis of a rival bubble wrap baron. From Skagway to Vassar (wherever that is), Bernice has made packaging her life’s work. She’s even consulting with NASA on a classified project to bubble wrap the m...

Meet Dr. Reginald “Hanzy” Hanzo — the world’s foremost authority on competitive hand gestures and the undisputed historian of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Sure, he can outplay anyone, but his real legacy? Advising the United Nations on whether global disputes should be settled best-of-three or best-of-five. If you’ve ever thrown down a game of RPS, this is the episode of Pull My Leg you can’t miss. 👉 J...