Tip Screens, $8 Greeting Cards and Oat Milk Upcharges: Everyday Absurdities
Watch the full episode: Season 3 Premiere: Everyday Absurdities Why does a basic greeting card cost $8 now? Season 3 of The Absurdists kicks off with new co-host Brandi Mastrud, who brings Marlo Anderson a list of everyday things we all accept as normal but are kind of ridiculous when you stop to think about […]
Meet Brandi: Red Lights, Self-Checkout and the Absurdity of Waiting
Watch the full episode: Meet Brandi: The Absurdity of Waiting Season 2 of The Absurdists wraps up by welcoming a new co-host: hairstylist and content creator Brandi Mastrud, who Marlo Anderson met on a riverboat during North Dakota Music Hall of Fame weekend. (Don’t worry, Mary Murphy will be back from time to time.) The […]
DIY, But Why? Homemade Butter, a $7,000 Laser and 40 Birdhouses
Watch the full episode: DIY, But Why? Why make butter when four sticks cost a few dollars at the store? In this episode of The Absurdists, Mary Murphy brings a different kind of show: DIY and homemade everything, and the moment you wonder why you’re doing it at all. Mary is on her third batch […]
Observe the Absurd: Expiring Water, Sleep Scores and Tip Screens
Watch the full episode: Observe the Absurd: Half a List of Everyday Absurdities Why does bottled water have an expiration date? In this episode of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson shows up with a list of everyday absurdities he has been observing (observe the absurd!), and he and Mary Murphy start working their way down it. […]
Not-So-Urgent Care: When Customer Service Goes Out to Lunch
Watch the full episode: Out to Lunch: When Urgent Care Isn’t Urgent What do you do when the urgent care is closed for lunch in the middle of your emergency? In this episode of The Absurdists, Mary Murphy tells Marlo Anderson about her not-so-urgent care adventure: doubled over in pain, she is told the doctor […]
Manufacturer Not Responsible for Flights Attempted
Watch the full episode: Warning: This Episode May Cause Laughter What do fishing lures, frozen pizza, Superman capes, wheelbarrows, toilet brushes, and bottle rockets all have in common? Somehow, some way, they all needed warning labels. And in this episode of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy dive headfirst into the wonderfully ridiculous world […]
Absurd Origins: The Stories Behind Everyday Sayings
Watch the full episode: 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 and how they’ve evolved over time. […]
The Absurdity of Numbers: From Friday the 13th to Missing Donuts and Decimal Mishaps
Watch the full episode: 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 unpack the bizarre world of numbers […]
Hold Me Closer, Tony Danza: Unraveling the Mandela Effect
Watch the full episode: 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 was ever actually said in their […]
Autocorrect Fails, Graffiti Tales, and Velvet Confessions: The Absurdists Unleashed
Watch the full episode: From 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 accidental messages that left their […]
From Big Macs to Bless You: Laughing Through the World’s Weird Rituals
Watch the full episode: 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 with everyday customs and habits that […]
Unraveling the Absurd: Exploring 10 Mind-Bending Conspiracy Theories
Birds Aren’t Real: Government Drones in Disguise? One of the first theories discussed is Birds Aren’t Real, a satirical internet movement claiming that birds are actually government surveillance drones. According to the joke, all birds were replaced by mechanical lookalikes between 1959 and 1971. Our hosts humorously point out the existence of ornithology and […]
The Absurdities of Travel, Doors, and… Crickets?
In 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 McDonald’s menus to cross-cultural miscommunications. The episode kicks off […]
The Absurd Things That People Collect
Hey 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 talking about your run-of-the-mill stamp collections here – we’re […]
Absurd Warning Labels That Defy Logic
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 warning labels ever slapped onto consumer products. Buckle up (but […]
Up in the Air: Mask Police, Hot Coffee and the Absurdities of Flying
Watch the full episode: Live from Vegas, with COVID: The Absurdities of Travel Why did the mask rule disappear the moment you stepped onto the jet bridge? In this episode of The Absurdists, Mary Murphy joins Marlo Anderson from Las Vegas, hoarse and fighting COVID (yes, really), and picks the topic: the absurdities of travel. […]
Embracing Absurdity: A Journey Through Hyperconnectivity, Happiness, and Multitasking
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 you missed the episode, here’s a little taste of what […]
Ghosting, Busy Lives, and Whistle Inspectors
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
Watch the full episode: Embracing 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 Mary Murphy take us on […]
Unusual Laws and Laughable Legacies
Watch the full episode: Dive into the delightful madness of “The Absurdists” with hosts Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy in our second 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 to bans on frightening pigeons, […]