Curtains, Curses, and Coded Chaos: An Absurdist Odyssey
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More Welcome to our latest deep dive into the wonderfully weird world of absurdity! In this episode of our absurdist podcast, “Curtains, Curses, and Coded Chaos: An Absurdist Odyssey,” hosts Mary Murphy and Marlo Anderson explore an eclectic mix of theater superstitions, digital mishaps, and offbeat […]
Absurd Origins: The Stories Behind Everyday Sayings
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More Welcome back! After a holiday hiatus, Marlo and Mary dive into the bizarre, funny, and often dark origins of common expressions we use every day. From “raining cats and dogs” to “kick the bucket,” this episode explores the fascinating history behind these sayings […]
The Absurdity of Numbers: From Friday the 13th to Missing Donuts and Decimal Mishaps
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More Numbers: we use them to measure time, count calories, and set speed limits. They’re supposed to bring order to the chaos of life—but what happens when numbers get a little too absurd? In this laugh-filled episode of The Absurdists, co-hosts Mary Murphy and Marlo Anderson […]
Hold Me Closer, Tony Danza: Unraveling the Mandela Effect
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More The Mandela Effect: When Our Collective Memory Plays Tricks On Us Remember when Darth Vader said, “Luke, I am your father”? Or when Captain Kirk would regularly say, “Beam me up, Scotty”? Well, prepare to have your mind blown – neither of these iconic phrases […]
Autocorrect Fails, Graffiti Tales, and Velvet Confessions: The Absurdists Unleashed
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | MoreFrom Velvet and Big Cucumbers to Absurdist Graffiti: A Wild Ride with Marlo and Mary On the latest episode of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy take us on another rollercoaster ride of hilarity and peculiar musings. From wardrobe confessions (blue velvet, anyone?) to the […]
Walking Down Memory Lane: Nostalgia, Humor, and Absurdity
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | MoreIn this delightful and laugh-out-loud episode of The Absurdists, co-hosts Mary Murphy and Marlo Anderson take us on a whimsical stroll through the past. Together, they explore a variety of once-popular phenomena and inventions, rating them as either “Baby, Come Back” or “Forget About It.” Prepare […]
The Most Absurd World Records You Never Knew Existed
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | MoreThe Most Absurd World Records You Never Knew Existed Ever wonder who holds the record for balancing a running lawnmower on their chin? Neither had we, until this week’s episode. Marlo and Mary dove headfirst into the weird world of record-breaking achievements, and folks, it’s even […]
From Big Macs to Bless You: Laughing Through the World’s Weird Rituals
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More In this latest episode of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy dive headfirst into the hilariously quirky world of human rituals, customs, and behaviors that, at a closer look, seem utterly absurd. With their characteristic wit, the duo unravels the strange ways people engage […]
Unraveling the Absurd: Exploring 10 Mind-Bending Conspiracy Theories
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More Birds Aren’t Real: Government Drones in Disguise? One of the first conspiracy theories discussed is the internet-born idea that birds are actually government surveillance drones. According to this theory, all birds were replaced by mechanical lookalikes in the 1950s. Our hosts humorously point out the […]
Absurd Nursery Rhymes – Unraveling the Dark Origins of Childhood Favorites
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | MoreIn Episode 10 of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy take listeners on a journey into the absurdity of beloved childhood nursery rhymes. But this time, they’re not just recalling the catchy tunes from our youth—they’re digging deep into the surprisingly dark and twisted origins […]
The Absurdities of Travel, Doors, and… Crickets?
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | MoreIn this hilariously absurd episode of The Absurdists, hosts Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy take us on a whimsical journey through their recent experiences and quirky observations. Marlo shares stories from his recent travels to London and Paris, offering a unique perspective on everything from international […]
The Absurd Things That People Collect
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | MoreHey there, folks! Marlo Anderson here, and boy, do I have a doozy of an episode to share with you. This week on The Absurdists, Mary and I took a deep dive into some of the craziest collections you’ve ever heard of. I mean, we’re not […]
Absurd Warning Labels That Defy Logic
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More Have you ever picked up a product and burst out laughing at its warning label? You’re not alone! In a recent episode of The Absurdists, hosts Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy took a deep dive into the world of the most bizarre and downright absurd […]
Embracing Absurdity: A Journey Through Hyperconnectivity, Happiness, and Multitasking
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More Hey everyone! Mary and Marlo here, bringing you the highlights from our latest episode of The Absurdists. We had such a great time diving into some of the everyday absurdities we all face—hyperconnectivity, the pursuit of happiness, and, of course, the myth of multitasking. If […]
Ghosting, Busy Lives, and Whistle Inspectors
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In this latest episode of The Absurdists, hosts Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy delve into the world of ghosting, the absurdity of modern communication, and the hilarious antics of prank calls. As always, they bring their unique blend of humor and insight to everyday situations that are anything but ordinary.
Absurd Inventions and Hilarious Realities
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | MoreEmbracing the Absurd Highlights from the Latest Episode of The Absurdists In a world where logic fails and reason pales, two heroes rise above the mundane to bring you the absurd. Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Absurdists! This week, co-hosts Marlo Anderson and […]
Unusual Laws and Laughable Legacies
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | MoreDive into the delightful madness of “The Absurdists” with hosts Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy in our inaugural episode! This week, we explore some of the most bewildering and hilariously inexplicable laws from across the United States. From prohibitions on wearing false teeth without spousal approval […]
From ‘Why’ to ‘Why Not’: A Journey Through America’s Most Uniquely Named Towns
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More Welcome to another episode of “The Absurdists,” where logic takes a back seat and curiosity reigns supreme. In this episode, titled “From Why to Why Not,” hosts Mary Murphy and Marlo Anderson take us on a verbal escapade across the American landscape, not by car […]
