You Didn't Ask For This

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...

In this episode:  What is the order of operations at a buffet? What is supporting character energy? What would be a "supporting character moment?"  We tackle these timeless questions before concluding Round Two of this season of Google Gripes.  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 episod...

Now that we're halfway through 2024, it's time to check in on our 2024 YDAFT Bingo! We go over our cards as well as the top submissions from listeners before we tackle the lone question for the episode: what are the NEW Ten Commandments? Then: the triumphant return to season four of Google Gripes.  Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discor...

Fresh off his Broadway debut in "An Enemy of the People," it's actor (and our longtime friend) Matthew August Jeffers! You've seen Matthew's work in shows like "New Amsterdam," "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," and more...now listen to him as the three of us answer some pretty dumb questions such as: between M...

In this episode we tackle a question from the Thoughtline: we all know about The Golden Rule...but what are The Silver and Bronze Rules? At least, that's what we talk about once we banter about Maryland snacks for a while. Then: Matt surprises Eric with a new segment...a surprise game.  Don't forget: we're now on TikTok ! See our faces today! Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the...

In this episode:  What's the next great video game adaptation...from 80's arcade cabinets? What is the proper etiquette for "the driving wave?"  We answer these questions only after receiving an answer to Mike from the Neatcast's train problem presented in episode 88 | It's Raining Libertarians . Then: Dr. Lindsey Barr joins us for a new installment of Lindsey's...

Why are they called “Daddy Long Legs?"  If reality is, in fact, a simulation, what are some real-life examples of "glitches" in the simulation?  We dig into those questions but only after Matt explains his war with a goose. Then: the second half of Google Gripes Season Four Round One. Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discord 20% off...

What time is it on the Moon? How would you re-order the alphabet - would you add or subtract any letters? Certainly, we're the most qualified to tackle those questions, and after we do we move on to the fourth season of Google Gripes...but with a new twist: movies! Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discord 20% off all merch  Access to our mont...

If you missed Part One last week...go back and listen to it! This is the dramatic conclusion to our first-ever two-part episode, in which we venture out into the wilds of Swedish furniture and meatballs. The boys recorded this one in person in Ikea to answer all your questions about the furniture fun house. For the photos referenced in this episode, follow along on our Instagram ! We'll be ba...

In our first-ever two-part episode, we venture out into the wilds of Swedish furniture and meatballs. The boys recorded this one in person in Ikea to answer all your questions about the furniture fun house. For the photos referenced in this episode, follow along on our Instagram ! Part Two will be released next week . That's right: no off week between episodes 89 and 90...you're getting...

One of our nearest, dearest, and neatest podcast friends joins us for this episode: The Neatcast! Mike, Zack, and the spirit of Jer stop by to pepper us with some questions including: are beverages snacks? What are the best and worst replacements for rain? What quest would you assign to your best friend? Plus an actual math problem you can help us solve...if you so dare. Here is The Neatcast episo...

This is it! The moment has finally arrived to choose a mascot for the show. We asked you to send in your suggestions and boy did you deliver. In this super-sized episode, we put these candidates to the test in a March Madness-style bracket. Not only that, we also debut a new closing segment and announce an exciting and unique upcoming themed episode... The images for each seed can be found on our...

Matt pitches an exclusive event while Eric grapples with a clapback voicemail from someone near and dear. Then: how will AI impact reality shows? Will there be AI-based reality shows like Love is AI? We tackle this growing conundrum before taking some questions from Chad, GPT. As always, you can submit your least pressing questions, local legends, definitive rankings, neighborhood group drama, and...

Does America really run on Dunkin'? If not, what does run on Dunkin'? And what does America run on? Plus: Eric and Matt are handed a very-specific ultimatum from Tim at Against All Oddities. LAST CALL FOR MASCOTS! If you haven't yet, don't forget to enter the YDAFT Mascot bracket! Who should represent this cluster of a pod? Send us your suggestions! As always, you can submit yo...

Today's questions: Why do you have to put your two cents in, but it's only a penny for your thoughts? If each of us could use a "challenge" via instant replay once per day, how would you use your challenge? The Charmin Bears come in different colors. Blue, Red, Brown…why is this? Plus, we address some bingo card-related news items and report the results of the Venetian Canals G...

How do you write a notes app apology? If you had to swap two of your senses, what would they be? And...what would you do for a Klondike bar? These are the questions on our docket before the thrilling (and controversial) season three finale of Google Gripes. If you haven't yet, don't forget to enter the YDAFT Mascot bracket! Who should represent this cluster of a pod? Send us your suggest...

How do you get to Sesame Street? What are the most mildly infuriating curses you can think of? What would the Pokemon "Floridaman" be like? All will be revealed before we start the final round of Google Gripes season three. Want to play YDAFT bingo? Submit your own card using this template! If you haven't yet, don't forget to enter the YDAFT Mascot bracket! Who should represent...

A new year means one thing: our second annual Bingo Card drafting. Find out what the candidates are for this year's 2024 YDAFT Bingo Cards...and submit your own! Just use this link to download the template, drag your selection of choices, and submit it to us at youdidntaskforthis@gmail.com, or on  Instagram , Twitter, and Facebook at @udidntaskpod. https://www.canva.com/design/DAF4wYXCCd8/ata...