You Didn't Ask For This

Joining Matt and Eric for episode 25 is actor and podcaster Meghan Stanton! Meghan asks the boys about what makes "the perfect crime" and the three may or may not form a crime syndicate. The three interview each other on their dumb domestic disputes and the boys present the latest in dumb crime. Stay tuned after the episode for a preview of Beneath the Headlines , a new parody   true cri...

This week Matt and Eric answer a duo of questions regarding the greatest actor of our generation: Wishbone. How did he spend retirement? And why was he never featured on Inside the Actor's Studio? The boys also tackle a head-scratcher from a new Hyundai commercial, ponder technological troubles of elderly millennials, and round up a few new Local Legends. Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to...

In their first themed episode, Matt and Eric dive into the vicious, cut-throat world of the board game everybody loves or loves to hate: Monopoly. Why do we still play this cautionary tale of capitalism? What or where is the 'Go' in real life? Why does everybody hate on Baltic? What are the differences between St. James' Place and Atlantic Avenues? Not to mention the adaptations: th...

This week Matt and Eric are joined by the oft-mentioned Lindsey R, Barr: Dramaturg, Director, Ph. D Candidate, and Educator who just so happens to be married to Matt. Lindsey brings a question that Ed Helms has been asking ever since the 2009 classic The Hangover : "What DO tigers dream of when they take a little tiger snooze?" Plus: "What makes a bar a dive bar?"  Go a questio...

Matt and Eric are back with a full on investigation: what criminal violations does Willy Wonka face? You think OSHA has a lot to say about that factory? Wait until the gambling commission weighs in. The boys also provide the top 5 events that aren't in the olympics, but should be. Plus: shopping cart theft and a new round of Dumb Crime. Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $...

On this special edition of You Didn't Ask For This, revisit some of the highlights from the first twenty episodes. So grab a yerba mate, rip off those gift stickers, and sit back and enjoy the very best of the pod (so far.)  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 Tang...

What is The Hokey Pokey all about? In Bootylicious, what flavor is The Jelly? What is the most-useless superpower? In the 20th episode you didn't ask for, Matt and Eric dig in to these mysteries, finding the hidden metaphor we participate in while "shaking it all about," and Beyoncé's prophecy in Bootylicious. Plus, the boys share their origin story in a special Personal Questi...

What chain restaurant has the best free bread? If life gives you lemons, what does death give you? Matt and Eric tackle these important questions and rank your favorite (and least-favorite) free bread offerings from chain restaurants. Where do Olive Garden's breadsticks land? What about Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits? Find out in the second installment of Definitive Ranking. Plus: a...

If Garfield doesn't work, why does he hate Mondays? What's your meeting 'walk-up' music? How would you replace the 'popcorn' button on microwaves? These are just three of the eleven questions that special guest Sara Feldman brings to Matt and Eric for today's episode. Matt and Eric also discuss the hierarchy of Ikea products and debut a full length segment of Dum...

First on the agenda this week is a question that has plagued America for years: just how did the Geico camel lie his way into corporate middle management? Matt and Eric review his resume before debating the tough decisions that face time travelers. Plus: a new spin-off of Weird News: Dumb Crime. Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discord 20% off all...

What are the consequences of immortality? In Aladdin, did The Genie invent an entire sovereign state so his master could impress the girl? This week, Matt and Eric answer these mysteries, plus some personal ones as they mix up philosophers, juggle time periods, create terrible Anthony Fauci impressions, and uncover whether or not The Genie is a fraud. Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT...

Matt and Eric welcome their first guest this week: Baltimore-based actor, director, and educator Paul Diem! The trio weigh-in on what does and does not belong in your home's most eclectic storage space: The Junk Drawer. Paul asks questions on dirty-sounding, but ultimately clean words, while Matt and Eric ask Paul about the state of high school theatre. Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to th...

Paul Bunyan is one of America's premiere folk heroes, but is he also our premiere...kaiju? Matt and Eric tackle the viral Twitter question while also examining CatDog's reproductive system and determining if anything can save the reputation of The Fedora. 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 b...

For April Fools' Day, Eric shares the epic tale of his most-extreme prank. Plus: an all-new Fast Five, the secrets of daylight savings time, and Matt and Eric open their first fan mail. 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.patreon....

This week, we decipher the proper way of eating an Oreo, we go underground into the secret lives of cicada cults, and cover Mr. Owl's qualifications for answering Tootsie Pop questions. Not too mention a Google Sheets vs Excel rant, a butter bell-based Circle Back, and a certain other Tootsie Pop question. Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Dis...

This week we examine the specifics of the fabled "Miller Time," as well as explore what animals will take over after the humans are gone. Plus: Mario's afterlife and a fresh batch of 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 t...

There are 324 possible combinations of suspects, weapons, and locales in the game of Clue...but which is the deadliest? Matt and Eric investigate this week as well as  answer the age-old work meeting question: how many times can you "circle-back?" Also featured, two new segments including a check-in with Episode one star, Harry the Centaur.  Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT...

It's all about food this week as Matt and Eric get to the bottom of what makes brunch "brunch" and provide the definitive ranking of the chocolates in Russell Stover's Valentine's Day heart boxes. Plus: the return of Weird News 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...

This week's questions focus on fictional biology and geography. Is the Kool Aid Man full of blood or pee? If a vampire bites a zombie (or vice versa), which one turns? In The Wizard of Oz, where does The Red Brick Road lead? Answers to all these questions plus local legends the Squonk and the Demon Truck of Seven Hills Road. Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Acce...

Episode 7 expands on a familiar topic: baking. Specifically, Matt and Eric debate what the most consequential segment is on The Great British Bake Off. Plus: toy story mortality, which cookie is king, and new batch of 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 T...

In this special Christmas Eve episode, Matt and Eric share their Christmas traditions and tackle two big Christmas questions: what's the best way to decorate a tree? And should it be a real tree or a fake tree? 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...

Matt and Eric tackle the social and economic impact of Gaston's breakfast requirements, realize the incredible power implied by Ms. New Booty, and predict what Antique's Roadshow will be showcasing in 100 years. Plus a brand new segment called "Local Legends" and a special Ms. New Booty cover from actor Bob Harris circa 2009. Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Disco...

Matt and Eric debut a new, Main Segment-less format and answer fan questions about pardoned turkeys, stuffing, coffee cake, and debate if cheesecake is, in fact, pie. The boys read weird news stories about high dolphins and a pea-counting competition. 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....

Matt and Eric debut a new series: Unlikely Fights, the ultimate "who would win?" scenario you didn't ask for. First up is Bea Arthur versus Bob Ross.  How did these two beloved American icons come to blows? Where does such an epic showdown take place? And most importantly: who is left standing?  The boys also cover season-appropriate pies and weigh-in on how pumpkins perfect to die....

"How do horror villains spend their retirement?" Matt and Eric get to the bottom of what Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Pinhead, Chucky, and more are up to after their glory days are done. Plus: listener questions on nudists, bronies, Freaky Friday experiences, and the Boy Scouts. Submit your questions for the boys at youdidntaskforthis@gmail.com or at @udidntaskpod on Instagram and Twit...