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 […]
The Great Pickleball Wars: How a Hybrid Sport is Splitting America’s Neighborhoods
In what might be the most unexpected cultural revolution of our time, a sport named after a dog is causing chaos in communities across America. Yes, we’re talking about pickleball, and no, no pickles are actually involved – though the debates it’s sparking are certainly getting salty. The Unexpected Rise of America’s New Obsession In […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
