The TodCast Podcast

Eric reaches into the back of the wagon and retrieves some of his old wrestling magazines.  Listen to the Hersey boys discuss: The death of print media (particularly where nudity is concerned) Todd's college-era collages Eric's professional wrestling magazines/reference works Todd's gaming magazines The Georgia Wrestling Championship (and its defense in Wheeling, WV) Connect with the TodCast!...

As the Hersey boys work their way through the final four "Envelopes of Doom" containing debate topics, they "grind it 'til they find it". Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/todcastpodcast/ Send us your ideas via the website or email ! Find out what Eric has been up to in the w...

After receiving some feedback from our executive producer regarding the brevity of the "Three Year Anniversary" episode, the boys dig in a little deeper on the show's past...

Eric and Todd commemorate the three year anniversary of the TodCast!

Because Todd just can't stop assigning "seasons" to everything, it has been declared Birthday Season.  The Hersey boys expand on this concept with: Discussing why there are so many birthdays this time of year Thinking back to memories of birthdays in the past The cost of cupcakes Finally, we want to wish a very happy birthday to our executive producer (and Todd's wife) Abby! Connect with the...

As "spooky season" approaches, Eric hits Todd with an age-old question:  when is it too soon to start with the holiday decor?  The Hersey boys roll through the calendar to determine when put 'em up and when to take 'em down for each season or holiday.   Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook...

We pick up in the life of Todd at (or around) the four year mark, detailing his early years in Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/todcastpodcast/ Send us your ideas via the website or email ! Find out what Eric has been up to in the world of websites and...

Todd retrieves a single card from the back of the wagon and tells its tale, an epic fantasy in collectible card games. Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/todcastpodcast/ Send us your ideas via the website or email ! Find out what Eric has been up to in the world of websites an...

Todd has been working on a miniature painting project, which has him considering the wisdom of "old Ben"...and of course he has to bring Eric in on the conversation.  Listen as they discuss: Breaking the 4th wall How lousy of a father Darth Vader was What Todd would have done and said when he first met Luke (if he were Obi Wan) While this episode does not specifically cover a particular movie...

Which is better, Miracle Whip or mayonnaise? Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/todcastpodcast/ Send us your ideas via the website or email ! Find out what Eric has been up to in the world of websites and SEO at erichersey.com

It's the first day of school for Eric's young ones...so of course Todd thinks it would be a great idea to force a recording session during the preparation and logistics...

Eric took his family to the town of Hershey Pennsylvania and gives his brother Todd a travel report (since Todd has never been).  Listen as he tells us about what the "S" in Milton S. Hershey is for (you'll be surprised).  He also gives his thoughts on: The Hershey Museum Hershey Park Hershey Gardens Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitt...

Todd has talked about himself on this podcast before (some might say a lot) but most of those tales are in the older episodes, which suffer from at least three major issues: Poor audio quality No editing (i.e. lots of "ums" and "uhs" and more "ya knows" than we care to count) A total lack of Eric's presence Eric has decided that it is high time that we correct these problems.  And rather that...

Eric finds himself with a new instrument in his home, so the Hersey boys talk instruments and music for a while, including: How the piano came to be at his house What instruments our family members can play What the boys wish they knew how to play Todd issues the "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" challenge to the listeners Connect with the TodCast! (and send your Iron Butterfly covers too) Check out our websit...

A lot has changed over the course of the last year or so.  A lot more is going to change again, as many of us head back into our offices after a long stretch of working from home.  The Hersey brothers take a look on the bright side of returning to the office: The pros and cons of the commute The personal connections with your peers Collaboration and teamwork Technological advantages Ment...

The Hersey brothers think back to their times at the Kennywood amusement park, discussing: What Kennywood is (for those who have not heard of it) How long it had been around  Wooden coasters A mini quiz for Todd on Pittsburgh sports teams Carnival games FRIES! Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook: h...

The boy reach into the back seat of the hobby wagon and pull out a whole tote of ancient VHS tapes. Listen as they rewind the years and discuss: Renting VCRs Library pirates Favorite films If you are interested in checking out some of the items we mentioned on YouTube, here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqaRlYpzPZM&list=PLKCZ0lHkWNBt3LU0JI0022bFIAa-Kv5Q7 Connect with the TodCast! Che...

The age-old classic conundrum...do you put pineapple on pizza or not?  Todd and Eric share their opposing views... Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/todcastpodcast/ Send us your ideas via the website or email ! Find out what Eric has been up to in the world of websites a...

The Hersey brothers discuss how they got their driver's licenses and their histories behind the wheel. If you have a car (and possibly a license), you can travel to: Biloxi, Mississippi or St. Clairsville, Ohio (to get your license) from St. Petersburg, Florida to Atlanta, Georgia (while learning how to drive a stick) from Martins Ferry, Ohio to Weirton, West Virginia (to defend your tag team cham...

The Hersey boys dig in to the back of their father's ancient station wagon and unearth some of their most cherished toys (and memories).  Listen as they discuss: When and how they got their first little guys A brief history of the figures and their impact on the toy world What a terrible idea it would be for either of them to decide to collect their pasts The eventual fate of the figures (pri...

Eric had a dream, tells Todd about it, and the Hersey boys spiral off into the sky with the concepts: How Todd's internal GPS is convenience store based Flying cars (and the hazards of flight) Teleportation and the impact of such Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/todcastpodca...

Tis the season...for folks to celebrate the end of the school year.  The Hersey boys think back to their experiences with grad parties and inadvertently create a new summer holiday... Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/todcastpodcast/ Send us your ideas via the website or...

Welcome to what our Executive Producer apparently wants to be "Potty Talk with Todd and Eric"... The never-ending debate rolls on:  How should one put the toilet paper roll on the dispenser?  Listen to hear the Hersey boys hash it out! Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook: https://www.facebook....

Todd and Eric continue their series on the habit building and getting-stuff-done tool known as Habitica !  This time, they delve into the avatar and character that you make to participate in the gamification of accomplishing your real life goals! Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook: https://www.fac...

The Hersey boys are joined by one of their executive producers to discuss something called "genericide".  Abby gives the boys a pop quiz, plays us a commercial, and discusses why it can be a bad thing to refer to things by the brand name all the time. For those who want to see the commercials: First ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRi8LptvFZY Second ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLW...