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Since we're halfway through the year, it's time to check in on those YDAFT Bingo Cards. The boys see who is in the lead among the fan submissions, as well as check their own progress and provide a list of the squares we've marked off thus far. Then: What is the best pop-tart filling? Do you prefer frosted or naked?  And what is our era’s Library of Alexandria?  Finally, we kick off...

You've heard his questions. Now...hear from the Dairy King himself. Eric D'Errico is on the show! Eric D. shares how he became lactose royalty and hits us with some of his top-notch quandries, such as: "If you had to legally marry a sandwich, what sandwich would you choose?"  But wait, there's more! For the first time, our guest has brought us a game of their own... Lookin...

Greetings, sociopaths! In this episode, we explore some helpful tips for your next trip before we tackle one of the most pivotal questions facing society today: while you may have That Dog in you...what kind of dog is it? Then it's on to Google Gripes for the conclusion of round two.  Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discord 20% off all merch...

Sometimes a question is so specific...that it takes us a whole episode. Such was the case of building a baseball team from non-baseball-playing movie characters. Then: Google Gripes round two begins! Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discord 20% off all merch  Access to our monthly bonus episodes..."Opps! All Tangents!"  Go to https://www...

At long last, the First Knight of YDAFT has arrived at court. Sir Juniper is here! She brings with her a banquet of her typically A+ questions such as: How would you design a ghillie suit that gives camouflage in an urban setting What would be your Looney Tunes-esque genus and species name? What non-animal adornments for big ostentatious hats should come into fashion? And why do we say sleep like...

For generations, professors and philosophers have debated the possible solutions to "The Trolly Problem." Now, finally, blissfully...these two idiots solve it once and for all. Also: When the toddler hands you the phone…what’s being said on the other line? Then we finish the ep with part two of Google Gripes round one! Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Acces...

The wait is over (if it ever started)...the fifth season of Google Gripes has arrived! Matt gets the ball rolling with another set of 1-star Google reviews for well-known movies, but first: when people say 'that's right up my alley'...what street is that alley off of? Where have all the cowboys gone? And what should Effin' Cultured do for their next roast episode? Yeah, that&ap...

For this episode, we're joined by the lead singer of Infinite Pizza, local witch, and licensed mortician Becky Hackerman! Becky brought along a plethora of questions for the boys to go through, ranging from "Is blood soup?" to "What is your Fursona?" Then, Becky gives Matt a tarot reading.  Follow Infinite Pizza on Instagram and check them out on Bandcamp ! Join our Patreo...

Ya boys are back on the street. Well...back on the aisles. YDAFT and Afraid returns for its sophomore voyage as Matt and Eric take the episode into a Costco to answer all your questions about the bulk retailing giant!  Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discord 20% off all merch  Access to our monthly bonus episodes..."Opps! All Tangents!"...

We've got a very special etiquette-themed episode for you this week! We've been saving up some questions of etiquette in various situations and now you get them all at once, including: What's the proper etiquette for asking someone to be the base in pool chicken? For inviting a friend of yours to a party they weren't invited to? For guillotine use? Then, Eric brings Matt a fres...

This episode we're joined by a true YDAFT Giant, submitter of bundles of questions, and expert in all things odd: it's Tim from Against All Oddities! And he came prepared. Not only does he rattle off a packet of prepared questions, he also sent both Matt and Eric a  secret question to prepare in advance without the other's knowledge. He's setting a new bar for guest preparation...

If, from the day you are born, you never bleed, do you live your entire life with the same blood? We explore the body like The Magic School Bus after we dive deeper into Matt's Dad's theory that a 'Student Driver' sticker conspiracy is running rampant through these United States. Then we finish off the episode with some new Local Legends! Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to th...

What is an appropriate dollop size before it becomes a scoop? What makes a Good Stick? The boys tackle these problems before Eric tests Matt with a Pop Quiz. Don't forget to fill out your 2025 YDAFT Bingo card!  You can fill out your own here. Simply drag and drop 24 of the choices onto the board and send it to youdidntaskforthis@gmail.com before the end of January . The cut-off is 1/31 at 11...

In this episode Matt becomes a pampered prince, Eric is subjected to another Pop Quiz, and, of course, we answer some questions: I just had a baby boy, my question for you guys is what is some fatherly advice I should give him first? What's the proper etiquette for letting someone know their zipper is down? Don't forget to fill out your 2025 YDAFT Bingo card!  You can fill out your own h...

Welcome to 2025! Celebrate the new year with the noblest of activities: the YDAFT Bingo card! Our third addition of the yearly card selection includes our usual predictions for deaths, word of the year, and promises to "get each other into" something. Plus much, much more.   Want to play along? You can fill out your own here. Simply drag and drop 24 of the choices onto the board and send...

Come in and know him better, man! Instead of another Christmas Definitive Ranking, this year we're bringing you The Bah Humbug Bracket: 32 Scrooges facing off in a battle royale to see who will be the final Scrooge standing.  Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discord 20% off all merch  Access to our monthly bonus episodes..."Opps! All Tan...

It's been asked time and time again: what's the sexiest plant? Plus, the boys become time goblins to answer yet another time-travel question before welcoming back a classic segment: local legends.  Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discord 20% off all merch  Access to our monthly bonus episodes..."Opps! All Tangents!"  Go to htt...

Why don't boats have figureheads anymore? Are there non-food-related knuckle tattoos that are better than food ones? These are the quandaries we cover on this week's episode plus: back-to-back Pop Quizes!  Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discord 20% off all merch  Access to our monthly bonus episodes..."Opps! All Tangents!"  G...

Femur or Tibia? No, we don't understand the question either but it came in on the thoughtline so we're answering it. Then: what is a Lego set that absolutely needs to exist but never will? Finally, we tackle another workplace question before Eric unleashes a Pop Quiz on Matt. Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discord 20% off all merch  Ac...

Weeee'rrrreee baaackkk! We're on the second 100 episodes and we begin with: What life stats should be displayed at death? When we say when we're on the same page - what page are we actually on? Then: a sudden-death tiebreaker to season four of Google Gripes! Join our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = YDAFT Punks Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month = YDAFT Giants Access to t...

Ya boys were sick, so please enjoy a little trip down nostalgia lane...by which we mean the very best of Episodes 51-60. Don't worry, we'll be back with Episode 101 in two weeks. But hey, if you want a new YDAFT...check out our first bonus episode on our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = YDAFT Punks Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month = YDAFT Giants Access to the YDAFT Discord 2...

After four years, we've finally hit the big milestone: episode 100! For this very special occasion Matt and Eric record in person, interviewing each other with personal questions that the other doesn't know about. Then, Matt springs a new game on Eric, inspired by the British TV show "Taskmaster." But the big announcement is... we're launching a Patreon!   Don't worry...

In this episode:  You are now superheroes. What is your superpower? What is your weakness and most importantly? What is your superhero name? What is the nature of the minions' labor for Gru? We tackle these two Thoughtline questions before moving on to the finale of Google Gripes Season Four...or do we? Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discor...

What's the proper etiquette for walking in on someone in the bathroom? We get to that mystery, but only after taking some pilot voice requests and...creating a church? Then: the final round of Google Gripes Season Four begins! Want to be in Episode 100? We want you there too! Just call the Thoughtline and leave us a message: 410-929-5329. We'd love to hear from you. Join our Patreon! $1/...

In this episode, we are joined by the incomparable and beloved Alyssa Forsythe, better known to you all as frequent contributor dough_babe! Alyssa brings us the case for owning Neopets in 2024 and supervises as Matt and Eric as they make each other a Neopet. Then: what happens in Clown Court? Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discord 20% off all me...