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In YDAFT's first-ever live episode, the boys welcome back Andy "Cookie" Rawlings as they fulfill a request from across the pond: to definitively re-rank Dave Channel's bullshit list of Britain's Best-Loved Biscuits. Click here to see Dave's original list. To see images of each biscuit, visit our Instagram ! The episode was recorded live on the YDAFT YouTube channel on...

Does Jolene know that Dolly’s man says her name in his sleep, or did she have to find out through song like everyone else? In a world where dogs play poker, what breed would be dealer? The players? Why don't birds poop on the roofs of houses? This episode provides those answers, but only after Matt determines if Eric is a member of The Back to the Future Community. Plus: a dramatic reading of...

Road trips are full of questions and this episode, we're answering them all. Well, okay...some. Such as: are Swedish Fish gummies? What are the roles and responsibilities  of each passenger in the car? Do other states besides New Jersey prohibit you from pumping your own gas...and what happens to you if you do? Plus: new neighborly nonsense in a fresh Neighborhood Watch. JUST ANNOUNCED: Episo...

Is the Pillsbury Doughboy a cannibal? If it's neither here nor there...where is it? What's the creepiest thing you can say when passing someone on the street? This is the eclectic group of conundrums facing us on episode 45, along with a fresh batch of Local Legends, and Matt's new special journal. Submit your least pressing questions, local legends, definitive rankings, neighborhoo...

Our July has been a bit hectic so you'll have to wait a little longer for episode 45, but in the meantime please take enjoy reliving the very best of episodes 31-40! While you wait... Submit your least pressing questions, local legends, definitive rankings, neighborhood drama, and whatever else you want us to cover at youdidntaskforthis@gmail.com or @udidntaskpod on Instagram , Twitter, and F...

What kind of cheese is the best cheese? And in what form? And how many slices of American Cheese is too many? We answer all of these questions from a cheesy Twitter thread plus: does farting make you heavier? Why does nature pre-slice oranges and grapefruits? Then: the thrilling conclusion to round three of Google Gripes. Want more Google Gripes? Round One 32 | Pouch Me, Mama 34 | Unregistered Met...

What happened to Fuzzy Wuzzy's hair? When does sooner end and later begin? Is breakfast for dinner...still just breakfast? We dissect these conundrums, dig into Ben and Jerry's recommendations,  and start a brand new round of Google Gripes. Want to catch up on the first two rounds of Google Gripes? Here's your guide: Round One 32 | Pouch Me, Mama 34 | Unregistered Method Acting Roun...

We are thrilled to be joined by psychedelic folk artist and former YDAFT Local Legend...Lewis Mallard! If you missed our previous report on Lewis (episode 37), Lewis travels the streets of Hamilton, Ontario as a giant duck. We interview Lewis about his experiences as an avian artist while Lewis asks questions about powdered milk and D&D characters. We also work together to formulate a fair tra...

What is the correct way to make a PB&J? It's a question everyone has an answer to...and we are no exception. We duke it out over this culinary staple before examining what the Tooth Fairy does with all those teeth, what you see when life "flashes before your eyes" and spend a great deal of time on Reese and his various peanut butter products. Plus: a brand-new closing segment br...

Are there more windows or wheels? This week we take the viral TikTok question a little bit deeper before tackling what the world would look like if Cephalapods had become the dominant creature on Earth. Plus: the return of Fast Five and we celebrate 40 episodes by answering some personal questions. Got a question for the show? Submit your least pressing questions at youdidntaskforthis@gmail.com or...

This episode is all about etiquette and protocols: how do you get a guest to leave your house? What's the most unethical use of PowerPoint? Is ending a sentence in a text without punctuation passive aggressive? Plus: we debut a long-requested closing segment and respond to the beef the boys at Effin' Cultured started with us. Got a question for the show? Submit your least pressing questi...

Joining us this week is special guest and patron saint of podcasting Zack Deuce! Together we solve the pressing issues facing the world today: what happens if you're scared half to death twice? Why do we say something is "out of whack" and what IS "a whack?" How many chickens does it take to kill an elephant? Then: Matt and Eric interview Zack about life in the world of re...

This week we dive into a YDAFT investigation to find out: Is anything in The Princess Bride truly "inconceivable?" Plus: what's the difference between a sketch and a skit? We close things out with two new Local Legends...after Matt starts things off with an injury. Got a question for the show? Submit your least pressing questions at youdidntaskforthis@gmail.com or @udidntaskpod on I...

What is Dr. Pepper's doctorate in? Is St. Patrick's Day overrated, underrated, or perfectly rated? How do you create the perfect charcuterie board using only items found at 7-11? This episode we're building that board and answering these questions plus bringing you more 1-star Google reviews. Got a question for the show? Submit your least pressing questions at youdidntaskforthis@gma...

This week we welcome attorney and YDAFT Giant Carisa Hatfield to the show! Carisa brings an existential question about one's strength before we dive into picking a non-DeLorean vehicular time machine and  getting a lawyer's advice on the legality Ariel's contract in The Little Mermaid. Got a question for the show? Submit your least pressing questions at youdidntaskforthis@gmail.com...

Exactly how long is a moment? What cartoon weapon worries you the most? Why do beavers biologically hate running water? These are the burning questions Matt and Eric tackle this episode, plus Matt shares why AARP is already targeting him and the boys Zoom-bomb a call with some surprise (and distinguished) guests. Got a question for the show? Submit your least-pressing questions at youdidntaskforth...

DJ Snake and Lil Jon have been asking the question for nine years and in this episode we finally provide the answer: what can can turn down for? We also weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each of the Ninja Turtles' weapons and decode exactly what kind of dog is The Downward Dog. Plus: the end of an era on Weird News. Got a question for the show? Submit your least-pressing questions at...

How much should you reveal about yourself to your co-workers? Which superhero would make the best therapist? Matt and Eric provide these answers in addition to a series of questions from a dog. Plus: Matt challenges Eric with a brand-new game. Announcing the YDAFT Hotline! Call us at (410) 929-5329 and leave a message. We might just play it in a future episode! Got a question for the show? Submit...

We're taking a short break this week, so you get to relive some of the best moments from the back half of 2021. From Bugles to Poo-Pourri, please enjoy this shot of pure, distilled YDAFT. Got a question for the show? Submit your least-pressing questions at youdidntaskforthis@gmail.com or @udidntaskpod on Instagram , Twitter, and Facebook . You can also call the hotline at (410) 929-5329 and l...

For our second Christmas episode, we bring to you our latest Definitive Ranking: Santa's Reindeer. Who is the best of the bunch and who is just dead weight? Plus: the answer to the question every workplace faces: White Elephant or Secret Santa? The boys also go through the options for the best Christmas song and crown a champion. Got a question for the show? Submit your least-pressing questio...

As far as least-pressing questions go, this week the boys cover a heavy hitter: how much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? They also dive into microwave etiquette in the break room, find out just how one "out pizzas The Hut," and share some new Local Legends from Germany and Seattle. Got a question for the show? Submit your least-pressing questions at youdidnt...

My friends, my friends, I need to know: is The Cat in the Hat a villain...or hero? The answer to this conundrum plus: why squirrels jump in front of cars, the return of Fast Five, and a Circle-back/Follow-up to the boys free bread Definitive Ranking. Got a question for the show? Submit your least-pressing questions at youdidntaskforthis@gmail.com or @udidntaskpod on Instagram , Twitter, and Facebo...

There's fashionably late and then there's being rude. The boys tackle a question on group dining etiquette before moving on to a question directed at Eagle Scout Matt Shea...one that spawns Eric's long-awaited line of Boy Scout-related inquiries for Matt. That's right folks...the Boy Scout episode has arrived. Got a question for the show? Submit your least-pressing questions at...

Just in time for spooky season, the boys welcome author, retired scare actor, and oft-mentioned listener from London, Andy "Cookie" Rawlings! The three gents get to the bottom of Bobby Pickett's eternal hit "The Monster Mash." Specifically: what is it? The song? A song within the song? Or something...darker? Plus, the three share tales from their time working at haunted at...

They may be the very definition of "finger foods" but real question is: are Bugles  chips ? Matt and Eric debate what the horn-shaped corn snack really is while also defining the acceptable toppings for toast and solving a parking lot conundrum. In celebration of YDAFT's one-year anniversary, the boys close by responding to some Personal Questions. Join our Patreon! $1/month Access...