Meet Brandi: Red Lights, Self-Checkout and the Absurdity of Waiting
Season 2 wraps by welcoming Brandi Mastrud, plus red lights, self-checkout and the absurdity of waiting.
Bloodletting, Mummy Powder and a Whale Hotel: Absurd Medical Practices of the Past
Bloodletting for fevers, holes drilled in skulls and powdered mummy for wounds: medicine’s most absurd past cures.
Mailed Kids, Bat Bombs and a Headless Chicken: 25 Absurd Moments in U.S. History
Parents once mailed their kids, a bank was shipped by parcel post, and the CIA tried to turn a cat into a spy.
DIY, But Why? Homemade Butter, a $7,000 Laser and 40 Birdhouses
Mary makes the case for homemade everything, from butter to 40 birdhouses. Marlo asks: but why?
Products Named After Places: Cheddar, Tuxedos and Chicken, Alaska
Is cheddar a place? Yes. Marlo quizzes Mary on everyday products named after real spots on the map.
Two Truths and a Lie: Cube-Shaped Poop, Sticky Rice and Diamond Rain
Wombats really make cube-shaped poop. But do flamingos turn neon blue? Mary brings a game.
Best Boys, Gaffer Tape and Jello Zombies: The Absurd Movie Business
What does a best boy actually do? Filmmaker Nolan Johnson decodes the absurd lingo of the movie business.
Observe the Absurd: Expiring Water, Sleep Scores and Tip Screens
Why does bottled water expire? Marlo brings a list of everyday absurdities, from sleep scores to tip screens.
Not-So-Urgent Care: When Customer Service Goes Out to Lunch
What do you do when urgent care closes for lunch mid-emergency? Mary’s story kicks off a look at customer service fails.
Manufacturer Not Responsible for Flights Attempted
Fishing lures, frozen pizza and Superman capes all needed warning labels. Somehow.