A humorous and thought-provoking interview show hosted by Jason Wright founder of Oddball Magazine, your favorite literary magazine, and Oddball Foundation, a 501(c)3 built to make a difference through creative mental health advocacy.
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Creepy tales, weird news, oddball trivia and true crime! We ramble. We drink. We laugh.
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We get caught up on some of the recent mayhem in our lives and a few news stories and oddities -- as well as what we've been watching, reading and listening to. Then a classic round of Weird trivia!
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Join Oddball Magazine as we take a humorous look back at the week that was at oddball magazine. Toast America in style. Chad Parenteau is the associate editor of oddball magazine Jason Wright is the founder of oddball magazine Tim Gager is the co-host of The Two Deans, he is a published author and the author of Shadows of The Seen. Support the show…
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The Week That Was June 22: An Angry Production
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23:15Join Oddball Magazine as we look back at the week that was. Featuring Chad Parenteau, Jason Wright and Timothy Gager. Chad was in a bad mood and it was fabulous. Follow Chad at chadpoetforhire on tiktok Follow Tim at dire or check out his new book Shadows of the Seen Follow Jason at oddball magazine or check out his music and his new album Graduati…
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How Bizarre 162 Video Games, A.I. Buddies & Phrogging!
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1:11:35We ramble a bit on video games, new and old - and the heyday of renting. We also chat about the trend of A.I. buddies, partners and therapists. Then we dig into a few super creepy tales of Phrogging (secretly living in someone's house!). Then a great round of Weird trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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How Bizarre 161 Dark and Strange Days In Wenatchee
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1:00:37We talk about the (by now) widely known Decker murder case still going on in our area. The strangeness of seeing something like this unfolding in real-time in our hometown. Another Wenatchee story is making its rounds again (this time completely made-up) and we chat about that as well. Then we lighten the mood with some Weird Trivia to round things…
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The Week That Was 3/31: Tariffs on Words March 31st
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40:14A humorous look back at the week that was at Oddball Magazine, Boston's best kept secret online magazine hosted by Jason Wright and Chad Parenteau, editors of Oddball Magazine and special guest author Timothy Gager. Commentary and readings of Oddball work from: Mike Mesterson Gibbins Richard Spisak Grady Van Wright with artwork by DL Polonsky Oddba…
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How Bizarre 160 Backrooms, weird rooms and roomy rooms!
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1:15:43We chat about the odd Minecraft movie happenings, phrogging, the real Candyman murder, mysterious rooms and the legend of backrooms. Then...Jon-Mark vanishes as we play a kooky round of Eliminaysh. The backrooms got him!By The Comet Magazine
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We chat about pet issues, fashion trends, reading books, fake doctors, the great billionaire space debacle and of course...Highlander. Then a very interesting round of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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How Bizarre 158 Pyramids, News & Wackiness
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1:57:16We get caught up on some life stuff including: Chris's trip to Hawaii, Ron's daddy/daughter dance, spoiler-free White Lotus stuff, Val Kilmer, YouTube creeps, devil music, Highlander and the new pyramid discovery. Then another great round of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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Join Editors Jason Wright and Chad Parenteau of Oddball Magazine, and special co-host Timothy Gager with a humorous look back at the week of March 17th at Oddball Magazine, with a special tribute to the late Jeff Taylor. Brought to you by Oddball Foundation. Support the showBy Oddball Show
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How Bizarre 157 Wacky News Roundup!
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1:47:39On this week's show we chat about some news stories such as: a failed moon mission, a hungry whale, daylight savings time, the Gene Hackman story, a little football as well as what we've been watching. Then an extra fun round of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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After MUCH rambling about the age of discovery, Chris's hard talks with the kid, what we've been watching, Super Bowl halftime, Beastie Boys, the Angler Fish and computer boners - we get to a Grim & Pleasant: Corpses and Salad Dressing History! Then a memorable Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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Rambles, Gaming & The Best Guitarists Of All-time!
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1:50:41We shoot the sh*t about such topics as meditating, game character building, dreams, speed deterrents, being stranded in space and more. Then a game on the best guitarists of all-time and more Weird Trivia wackiness!By The Comet Magazine
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How Bizarre 154 News & Strange Events
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1:20:20We chat a bit about the wild state of the nation right now, the fires in LA and a few kooky news stories. Also Peter Frampton's Talk-Box, Bon Jovi, internet radio, workplace stress, print media and more. Then a super fun round of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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How Bizarre 153 Drones, Ufos, Fireworks & Smut
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1:33:38We get caught up on a few of the 9000 things that have happened since our last show. Drones and UFOS, firework incidents and new trends in the smut world. Then we play a round of Weird Trivia and talk a little about what we've been watching.By The Comet Magazine
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It's Thanksgiving and that means time for our annual Tomfoodery episode! This one is a doozy. We start with an epic three-round game of Thanksgiving Trivia! Then we move on to some tales of strange food related deaths and food-motivated murders. It's dark, funny and gross - and it will make you oddly hungry... Then we do super fun round of Weird Tr…
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How Bizarre 151 Wacky News Roundup!
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1:56:28We shoot a little sh*t about what we've been watching, Lyle's latest bogus adventure, Guns n Roses, concept albums and a peep show tent. Then onto some wacky news stories including a falling fugitive, spy and attack animals, an insanely erotic opera, giant stomach hairball, and an adult film star gets banned from the nursing home! Then a no-time li…
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How Bizarre 150 Halloween Around The Campfire!
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2:32:09Our favorite show of the year is here, and fitting that it landed on our 150th episode! This makes 500 shows we have done including Tales From The Spacepod! We chat about fun and spooky topics like bowing to the AI overlords, creepy and tragic graves of the world, horror movies, and we play a game on the Worst Ways To Die as voted by the people. Th…
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Lyle couldn't join us this evening so the rest of us get caught up on doings of late, including: A wacky trip to King Gizzard at The Gorge, Chris's humbling soccer career, hurricanes, fact-checking-phobias, Tim Burton films and modern American anger. Then Lyle phones in from the hospital to share his latest health setbacks. It's all over the place …
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How Bizarre 148 Favorite Smells Quiz
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1:16:59We chat about a few random topics like llama drama, Chris becoming a coach, billiards, antenna life – plus Lyle invents a new word that might stick. Then we play a game based on the most popular smells of all time followed by a wacky round of Weird trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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How Bizarre 147 Rambles and Moon Facts!
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1:15:42We shoot the sh*t about such topics as what we're watching, fishing, Radiohead, King Gizzard, music feuds, a terrifying aircraft landing, tumbleweed-ageddon and the names of all the moons throughout the year. Then onto Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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We picked a funny month to take an unplanned hiatus! We get caught up on some of the madness that has happened in the news and in our own little burgs. It gets a little dark here and there (trigger warning for a little s*x abuse/crimes talk) but we keep it mostly light, especially for Weird trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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After shooting the sh*t about what we've been watching - and a few dozen other oddball things, we deep into some of the origins of common phrases. Then of course we end on an especially wacky round of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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How Bizarre 144 Wacky News Roundup!
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1:43:34We meander and ramble today - Ron shares an 'on-air' sardines gift from a listener, Lyle gives us a little health update, we chat a bit about practical AI and then move on to some wacky news stories including: bear-kabob brain worms, a text message affair lawsuit, a bizarre Korean balllon battle, Giuliani pees on Zoom, modern 'video-makers,' and mo…
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How Bizarre 143 Wacky News Roundup!
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1:30:03We get caught up on some kooky news stories that we have missed recently including a poop plane, a kitchen masterpiece, monstrous bee invasion, Mel's Hole, a Reese's lawsuit and insurance drones. Then an exceptionally fun round of Weird Trivia!
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Chris shares his less than relaxing trip to Mexico that's as scary as it is hilarious. Then we talk a little about what's happening with the videos we are being shown on X (Twitter), Ron's new art show, a few new movies of note and the we end with an exciting round of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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We lighten things up a bit this week. Ron gives the others a round of Move Clip Quiz! But first we ramble a bit about the nutty eclipse conspiracies and Chris shares some exciting news. Then onto to an extra hilarious round of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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How Bizarre 140 Lyle & Ron's Bogus Seattle Journey
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1:28:26Lyle and Ron share about their recent wacky and frustrating trip to Seattle for Lyle's surgery that never happened. We also chat about the growing tipping culture in this country - then we end on a fun note with Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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After a little rambling and news we get straight the goods - Ron quizzes the others on the most popular One Hit Wonders of all-time. Then we end on another exciting (and hard -ahem-) round of Weird Trivia! It's all fun this time. We promise!By The Comet Magazine
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With no plan in place, we get caught up on life stuff and ramble about such things as traveling, Columbia River dams, Woody Guthrie, more chicken trauma for Ron, Netflix, sardines and WAY too much fast food talk. You WILL get hungry. Then a super challenging round of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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How Bizarre 137 Katie (Surgery-Jeff)
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1:39:00It's the 911 Show, finally! Ok, not really. But, Katie Sergieff returns to the show, this time to talk about her career as a 911 operator. From the wacky to the creepy to the tragic, she gives us the in-and-outs of this fascinating profession. CW: Talk of trauma, mental illness and self-harm. And we then chase all that away with a very fun and chao…
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How Bizarre 136 Rob The Undertaker Returns!
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1:33:55We chat about a wild and tragic story of a Brazilian man digging for treasure in his house, poop-related fatherhood struggles and the Kurt Cobain conspiracies. Then Rob The Undertaker joins us to chat a bit about the Return To Nature horrors, AI at the cemetery and how the funeral industry is rapidly changing. Then, Rob sticks around for some Weird…
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A weekly review of oddball magazine and current events. Hilarity ensues. Brought to you by the creative minds of Oddball Foundation, for mental health advocacy through art. Support the showBy Jason Wright and Guests
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Oddball Show Live: Hometown Hero Dennis Vanasse
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1:14:44🎙️ Welcome to Oddball Show, brought to you by Oddball Foundation! 🌟 In this week's episode, we shine the spotlight on a true Hometown Hero, none other than the incredible Dennis Vanasse, professor, author, and advocate! 🦸♂️ Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of a remarkable individual who has gone above and beyond to make a lasting imp…
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The Week That Was: Cockerblocked- Featuring guest CC. Arshagra
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1:14:36An off-the-wall look at the last week at oddball magazine. Join Chad Parenteau and Jason Wright editors of Oddball Magazine, with famed poet, artist, and free thinker CC Arshagra. TW: Adult Language, Adult Situations Support the showBy Jason Wright and Guests
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How Bizarre 135 1980s Nostalgia Cast!
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1:33:36We get nostalgic chatting about bowling alleys, mini-marts, pizza parlors, skating rinks and we share our Top Five Classic Arcade Games of all time. Then another wacky game of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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The Week That Was January 21, 2024- Swiftys Swifting Swiftly
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44:32A hilarious look back at the week that was at Oddball Magazine, the week of January 21st hosted by Chad Parenteau and Jason Wright editors of Oddball Magazine. Brought to you by Oddball Foundation, a mental health non-profit promoting art through advocacy. Content Warning: Adult Language, Adult Situations, and Listener Discretion advised. Support t…
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How Bizarre 134 More Sex Facts, Kooky Science and Us Being Dumb!
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1:33:09We start off shooting a little sh*t about some things we have had planned for the show but are too dumb to figure out. Ron shares a few more kooky sex facts from history and then the booze kicks in and we have some real fun. Also we learn that the sky is not blue.By The Comet Magazine
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The Week That Was: AB Positive, LUCCI, ColdCopyrights and More
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1:21:24A look back of the week that was at Oddball Magazine- brought to you by Oddball Foundation- a non profit for mental health advocacy. Hosted by Jason Wright and Chad Parenteau the editors of Oddball Magazine. A really good shoowww Support the showBy Jason Wright and Guests
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This week's show is something completely different for us. We have a guest, "Melissa," joining us to share her story as one of the many victims of the horrific Return To Nature funeral home case. WARNING: This one gets dark and graphic about pretty much every horrible and tragic thing.By The Comet Magazine
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We ease back into recording regular episodes of the cast with a little shooting the sh*t and catching up before diving into some Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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Hey everyone, welcome back to Oddball Show. Check out our latest episode with hip-hop icon, Sage Francis. A funny, frank, and refreshing conversation with guest co-host "Professa" Chris Everson, Jason Wright, and the one and only Sage Francis. Support the showBy Jason Wright and Guests
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How Bizarre 131 Life, Death & Sex Facts
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1:41:05We start off heavy tonight. Lyle shares the story of his dad's recent passing with all of us. We get pretty deep about all of the aspects of dealing with this kind of loss...and then we get pretty silly with a big pile of kooky and interesting sex facts before a super fun round of Weird Trivia. It's a full circle of emotions on this one!…
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How Bizarre 130 News (mostly grim!) Roundup
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1:57:46We start with some GREAT personal news then move onto a few TERRIBLE news of the world including: Manslaughter on the ice rink, a deadly protest PROTEST and a truly horrific story involving a recent funeral home discovery. But then we rinse all that off with a game of Eliminaysh on 80's sitcoms and end with some wacky Weird Trivia!…
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Howard Trachtman: A Podcast with a Purpose
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56:08Join Jason, President of Oddball Foundation, and host of Oddball show, and major mental health advocate Howard Trachtman, in an intimate, unedited, raw interview. This podcast has a purpose, give Howard Trachtman hope to find a kidney donor. Maybe after listening, you could share this with your friends, have a heart, and give a kidney. Oddball Show…
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How Bizarre 129 Halloween Around The Campfire!
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2:13:19We only got to do one episode this month so we made sure it was our favorite, the Annual Halloween Around The Campfire show! We cozy up to the crackling fire and shoot a little wacky sh*t before diving into some spooky and dark stories including - a mummy dollmaker, Norse tales of the Devil, the worst (or most glorious) ways to die, the dangers ins…
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We ramble a bit about Lyle's hernia, Ron's tow job, early school troubles, meditation and the Fear Street series. Then we round up some of the latest wacky headlines including: a missing fighter jet, a troubling outhouse scenario, Disney World bear, and the first ever dog-fox hybrid! Then it's on to Weird Trivia with another listener playing guest …
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How Bizarre 127 Horror Movie Quotes Game!
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1:38:45We shoot a little sh*t about social media weirdness, a giant slug, Mexican aliens, digital eavesdropping, strange laser theories and kids starting school. Then Ron tests the others on a Horror Movie Quote Game before we end on Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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How Bizarre 126 Video Game Music Quiz!
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1:28:56Ron brings a challenging collection of Video Game music clips for the others to guess! Play along with us, it gets tricky. Then a surprise guest sits in for a fun round of Weird Trivia!By The Comet Magazine
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Different Just Like Us: A Conversation with Lori Mitchell
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1:21:03In this episode of Oddball Show, Jason Wright speaks with renowned Children's Book Author, Illustrator, and Vitiligo Advocate Lori Mitchell, celebrated for her book "Different Just Like Me." Lori and Jason discuss candidly just what influenced Lori to write this incredibly inspiring and groundbreaking book, and the effect it had on her family, her …
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