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Episode 166 of That Was Disappointing is Live. “We’re all mad here.” Today’s Topic: Mental health. Because in a year where we’ve lost Bob Barker and Jimmy Buffett, we could all use a pick-me-up. Join Art and Lex, along with a few of their certifiable friends (*coughs*), as they chat about the steps you can take to keep yourself sane in this Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad World. A little sho...

Episode 165 of That Was Disappointing is Live. It’s not me, it’s you. Today’s Topic: Divorce. Tammy Wynette sucks.  Join Art and Lex, along with their friends ex-producer Kenny and (other) Ken, as they approach this sensitive topic from multiple perspectives. There’s two divorcées (one newly single, one since remarried), a child of divorce and… Art? Please don’t hate him because he’s perfect....

Episode 164 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Maybe Lex should just get a bullseye on his back? Today’s Topic: Tattoos Part 2: Electric Boogaloo. “Regrets, I’ve had a few…” Join Art and Lex, along with a bunch of the latter’s friends from “BBJ” as they talk about their second favorite hobby… getting inked. However, the topic does veer off course and they do talk about Jiu Jitsu moves you can use...

Episode 163 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Our spirit animal is the 1989 Fleer Bill Ripken baseball card. Today’s Topic: Trading cards. Why did kids stick these in their spokes anyway? Join Art and Lex, along with their frenemy Ben, as they chat about cards relating to “sports ball,” Garbage Pail Kids and everything in between. Hell, if this podcast ever hits it big, maybe we’ll release our ow...

Episode 162 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Death, taxes and… heating pads? Today’s Topic: Aches and pains. Finally you’ll have something to talk about at your next AARP meeting! Join Art and Lex, along with the lovely Kelly (all for you, Ghost) and newcomer (and Dr.) James, as they chat about Dr. Sarno, their favorite pains (?) and other benefits of getting older. Like the Early Bird special a...

Episode 161 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Whiskey on the rocks… hold the whiskey. Today’s Topic: Heat. Yeah, it’s sweltering, but the surface of the sun is still hotter, ya babies. Join Art and Lex, along with their frenemy Ben and the lovely Kat, as they chat about the sun and the havoc it’s currently unleashing on our pale blue dot. Oh, save it you climate cultists. Trying to blame humanity...

Episode 160 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Perhaps we should’ve held a telethon instead. Today’s Topic: Brainstorming The future of That Was Disappointing that is. No, we won’t do the Full Monty… yet. Join Art and Lex as they chat about ideas they have for the That Was Disappointing brand. Can we even call this a brand? You think we’d at least need an official lunchbox or something. I mean, th...

Episode 159 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Ba Da Ba Ba Bah… your arteries are clogging! Today’s Topic: McDonald’s. Suck it, BK! Join Art and Lex, along with their friend Kat and frenemy Ben, as they chat all things Mickey D’s. Unlike the McRib, we’re here every week. Unfortunately, we have the same quality control as the ice cream machine. We can surprise you though…. just like the Grimace Sha...

Episode 158 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Come for the earthquakes, stay for the wildfires. Today’s Topic: LA. No, not Louisiana, ya goof. Join Art and Lex, along with their friends Ashley (the former’s long-suffering wife), the always lovely Kelly, and Ben & Al (2 frenemies for the price of 1), as they chat all things about the City of Angels. Heck, 5 of the 6 people on tonight’s episode...

Episode 157 of That Was Disappointing is Live. You didn’t really think we’d end the show without playing the song, did you? Today’s Topic: Titanic. Spoiler alert: it sinks. Join Art and Lex, along with their friend Kelly and frenemy Ben, as they chat about ill-fated submersibles, Rose’s boobs and Rose being a boob. “It’s been 84 years” since this ship first captured the public eye, and if recent e...

Episode 156 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Death, taxes, and these asshats. Today’s Topic: Season 3 Retrospective. Can you believe we’ve been doing this b.s for 3 years!? We swear the next 3 will be smooth sailing… Join Art and Lex, as they talk format changes, garbage ex-producers, and fatherhood. The world has changed a lot in the last 3 years. Unjust wars, attempted coups, the McRib being r...

Episode 155 of That Was Disappointing is Live. The answer to one of life’s greatest mysteries: He who smelt it/dealt it. Today’s Topic: Whodunnit! How are we still on the air!? Archeologists will be exploring this topic millennia from now. Join Art and Lex, along with their frenemy Ben, as they chat about murder, disappearances and “BBJ.” To be fair, it is a mystery why Lex keeps up with it, consi...

Episode 154 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Again. We screwed up the first recording so here goes take 2! You say BLT, we say Elvis. Today’s Topic: Sandwiches. Does anyone actually eat bologna? Join Art and Lex, along with their friend Ken and Art's better half Ashley, as they chat about tortas, paninis, grilled cheeses, clubs, piadina romagnolas, reubens, submarines… *loud breath* croque-monsi...

Episode 153 of That Was Disappointing is Live. This will be a shitshow. Today’s Topic: Politics. Bring your popcorn… and your flame retardant suit. Join Art and Lex, along with their friends ex-Producer Kenny and Kelly (we actually like her!), as they chat the swamp, debt ceilings, and sexy interns. Are we trying to get cancelled? If you’ve seen our viewership numbers, you’d know that’s not a majo...

Episode 152 of That Was Disappointing is Live. What do you mean we’ve been replaced by a toaster? Today’s Topic: A.I. No, not that horrible Steven Spielberg movie. Join Art and Lex, along with their friend Burke (long time no see), as they chat Skynet, sexbots and “They took er jerbs!” Hey, if the pandemic didn’t kill us, I think we’re safe from the vengeance of Roomba. Besides, it’s gonna take a...

Episode 151 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Don’t blame us if you get a song (or three) stuck in your head.  Today’s Topic: Tacos. We’ll call it “Taco Thursday.” Taco John’s doesn’t want this smoke.  Join Art and Lex, along with their friends Miranda (yay!) and Ben (boo!), as they chat all things tortilla-related. Heck, even Chocolate Tacos make the cut. Art you hungry yet? We’re near...

Episode 150 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Milestone, schmilestone. Today’s Topic: Episode 150 Read that episode number again. It’s par-tay time, fools. Join Art and Lex, and a litany of their friends, as they celebrate the show’s sesquicentennial. Embarrassing Art stories, the economics of baseball cards and the Writers Guild of America strike, are all topics of discussion. Hey, at least we’r...

Episode 149 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Gordon Lightfoot lives! Today’s Topic: Gordon Lightfoot. Lex would really like a mulligan on 2023… Join Art and Lex, along with none (!) of their friends, as they honor the life and legacy of Gord, who sadly passed away due to natural causes on May 1st of this year. And Keith Richard’s just keeps on truckin’. Pun intended. There’s a lesson to be learn...

Episode 148 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Cats rule, dogs drool! Today’s Topic: Cats vs. Dogs. We all have our preference. Well, except for that one weirdo with the pet tarantula… Join Art and Lex, and their friends (and the former’s bae) Ashley and Kat, as they discuss the pros/cons of canines and felines. No one’s changing anyone’s mind (about their individual preferences), but I think we a...

Episode 147 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Monopoly has ruined more families than political debates at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Today’s Topic: Board Games. 6 panelists and none of us mentioned Yahtzee or Jenga. Laaaame… Join Art and Lex, and a menagerie of their friends including Kelly, Ben, ex-producer Dave and newcomer Pete, as they chat about fun ways to pass the time… other than whac...

Episode 146 of That Was Disappointing is Live. Rule 34 states there must be pornographic materials featuring Mr. Clean. Today’s Topic: Spring Cleaning. Out with the old, in with the hay fever. Join Art and Lex, and their friends (and the former’s bae) Ashley and Kelly, as they chat about that time of year when you’re kinda forced to scrub the commode. It’s a pint-sized episode this time as people...

Episode 145 of That Was Disappointing is Live. “It’s-a me, Lex!” Today’s Topic: Mario. You know, the OG of 8-bit.  Join Art and Lex (you mean it wasn’t permanent?) and their frenemy Ben (again!?), as they chat about princesses in another castle, that stupid sun enemy and the mind**** of an ending to Super Mario Bros. 2. No love for the cape feather!? And what about Yoshi, ya asshats. It’s lik...

We are putting something special into our 2nd and 3rd favorite face-holes! Join hosts Kenny and Ryan, along with Producer Art, as they forego guests in favor of hearing themselves talk about the Metaverse, April Fools Pranks, Chip Updates, and so much more! Thanks to this week’s sponsors, RED BULL and the NRA. Fortune bless this New America and the Empire!

Episode 143 of That Was Disappointing is Live. We can’t make everyone happy. We’re not pizza… Today’s Topic: Regional Cuisine. Join Art, his almost-perfect-wife Ashley, Kelly, and Al as they chew the proverbial fat about food both local and exotic. But… wait, no Lex? Nope! He really got into the boiling pot this time and is back in the slammer. Not sure when he’ll be paroled, but we will regret hi...

Episode 142 of That Was Disappointing is Live. “The password is… Pathetic Podcasts.” Today’s Topic: Game Shows. We’re currently in the red, so it’s doubtful we’re sticking around for Final Jeopardy. Join Art and Lex, and their frenemy Ben (again!?), as they chat about (legal) ways to make lots of money. Like, did you know Ben won an all expenses paid trip to Aruba on Let’s Make A Deal. He accompli...