Best Absurdist Humor Podcasts (2025)

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Virtual Casket 54:55

21h ago54:55

54:55

"Jesus walked so the Ford F-150 could roll coal." -Anomonish This episode contains multitudes. You'll hear about trucks and ghosts and Kid Rock... so on and so forth. www.coolparents.co

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Part 2, The Employee Guide to Planetary Termination 35:44

2d ago35:44

35:44

The panic intensifies! We conclude our Towel Day tribute to Douglas Adams with the top four most efficient methods for planetary termination. From asteroid impacts that make dinosaur extinction look like a minor HR incident to vacuum decay events that rewrite the laws of physics faster than corporate policy updates. Part 2 of our cosmic countdown r…

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S8E5 - Crocker Stephenson - Vision Forward 25:54

5d ago25:54

25:54

Last time we talked with Crocker Stephenson, his vision was rapidly deteriorating due to an eye condition called retinyl myopathy. This week we check in with him, not only for an update on his condition, but also to tell us about how he's turned "lemons into lemonade". Crocker starts by walking us through his diagnosis and the progression of his co…

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Trailer - Part 2, The Employee Guide to Planetary Termination 4:30

6d ago4:30

4:30

Ready to add some cosmic perspective to your Memorial Day weekend? This trailer previews Tuesday's apocalypse finale, where we count down the universe's ways to delete humanity faster than you can say "So long, and thanks for all the fish." Missed Part 1? Go back and catch up on extinction scenarios 10-5 first – trust us, you'll want the full count…

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Exquisite Abundance 50:24

8d ago50:24

50:24

Guess what? We are back and so is Butter Man! www.coolparents.co

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Show Me My Papers! 9:43

8d ago9:43

9:43

This week on Uncommon Content... I discuss the constant reminder of my birth, give a shout-out to prison dogs keeping it real, discuss selling temporary pieces of me, and ask for prayers to Our Lady of Guadalupe that I get my passport and start my “old man on a budget” video journey around the globe.…

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The Employee Guide to Planetary Termination, A Towel Day Special 30:15

9d ago30:15

30:15

Don't panic! In honor of Douglas Adams, we present the universe's most efficient methods for serving humanity an "Existence Eviction Notice." https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com From satellite debris cascades trapping us behind a barrier of our own technological waste to dark matter filaments, geomagnetic tantrums, and stellar catastrophes—we ra…

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B & S Music - Warren Zevon - Sentimental Hygiene 38:54

12d ago38:54

38:54

For this week's Bait and Switch Music episode, we asked one of our guests to pick out the album to review. So we handed over the reins to our musical expert Joe Kay to lead the conversation about his album pick, Sentimental Hygiene from Warren Zevon! We brought in another local music expert and friend of the show, Scott Cvecko to give us his though…

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Wanderlust 10:47

14d ago10:47

10:47

This week on Uncommon Content... I discuss the effectiveness of strategic procrastination when joining the gym, people who are working out furiously to keep up with friends because they are embarrassed to admit they can't afford Ozempic, and how an imaginary 2500 mile ride, ski, and row journey in my head turned into the very real trip around the w…

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Aleta Norris ( S4 E19 ) 3 minute Highlights 3:13

15d ago3:13

3:13

This month's 3 minute highlights features lifestyle influencer Aleta NorrisBy Bait and Switch Podcast

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First Contact: The Science of Alien Dialogue 33:48

16d ago33:48

33:48

What if aliens have been trying to call us for centuries, but we've been holding the cosmic telephone upside down? In this mind-bending episode, we explore the sensory barriers that might make communicating with extraterrestrial intelligence the ultimate lost-in-translation scenario. https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com Join us as we dissect our …

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Steve Palecpalooza ( S4 E3 & S5 E8 ) Consolidated 47:18

17d ago47:18

47:18

The consolidated episode for May combines 2 episodes featuring local radio legend Steve PalecBy Bait and Switch Podcast

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DINGA 1:03:29

22d ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Slime Capsule: Cavemans is the main event for today. But first, check out some New Age Nonsense and a little gorilla violence! www.coolparents.co

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Wormholes: The Universe's Administrative Shortcut 30:04

23d ago30:04

30:04

Breaking news from Black Hole Week 2025! While NASA explores cosmic dead ends, we're mapping the universe's secret shortcuts. When the Interstellar Transit Authority demands Marty attend a meeting 4.3 light-years away in 10 minutes, he discovers an unauthorized wormhole in maintenance closet B. But Einstein-Rosen bridges aren't like corporate fast-…

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Tour Of Italy Preview-2025 47:02

25d ago47:02

47:02

This week we assemble our team of cycling experts to preview the upcoming Tour of Italy! Our esteemed panel consists of local cyclist, Brian Halm, long time guest Mitch Teich, cycling enthusiast Will Beyer and of course the co-host of our podcast, Chris Beyer. Our guests discuss many different aspects of the race, including the notable absence of t…

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A Human Loaf with the Face of a Bulldog 1:04:05

29d ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Making a Muscle Boy is back and thiccer than ever! Also keep an ear out for Truckdate and Missed Connections. Thanks for listening! www.coolparents.co

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Is A Bear Catholic? 13:34

1M ago13:34

13:34

On this episode of Uncommon Content I discuss more writer’s block, tell a few pope jokes, and run a thought experiment on the shitshow that would occur if Trump died in office of natural causes.By Michael C. Durso

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The Actual Science of Entropy 29:36

1M ago29:36

29:36

Ever wondered why your desk gets messier, never tidier, when left alone? Join us for a deep dive into entropy – the universe's one-way street that ensures everything trends toward chaos. In "The Orderly Revolution," we'll witness what happens when Quantum Probability Solutions implements an AI designed to reverse entropy in the workplace, only to d…

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Bait And Switch Movies - Raising Arizona - Matt Kemple and Chris Schmidt 30:20

1M ago30:20

30:20

This week, we're back with our esteemed panel of movie critics, Matt Kemple from the Laughing Tap (https://laughingtap.com/) and comedian Chris Schmidt. This time it was Chris' turn to pick our movie and he chose the 1987 Coen brothers' comedy, Raising Arizona, starring Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter. Of course we talk about the storyline, but we al…

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Bonus Episode: Entropy Rising - Interstellar Colonization 44:05

1M ago44:05

44:05

In this special crossover episode, we're swapping content with our friends at Entropy Rising! Join hosts Jacob and Lucas as they explore the fascinating possibilities and challenges of interstellar colonization through generation ships. What would motivate humanity to leave our solar system? How would we design vessels capable of sustaining life fo…

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So Beauty, So Goodess 1:16:01

1M ago1:16:01

1:16:01

What will Justy Boy do once he dawns the Pope hat? What was up with all those unused dwarfs? Are you manipulating time to make passive income in your 26 day work week? All the answers you seek, and many superb Pervert Proverbs, lie within... www.coolparents.co

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Life on K2-18b? The Interstellar Smell Test 25:53

1M ago25:53

25:53

Did astronomers just detect evidence of life 124 light-years away? Explore the groundbreaking discovery of potential biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18b, where the James Webb Space Telescope has detected sulfur compounds that, on Earth, are primarily produced by living organisms. https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com Join our quantum-superposed host…

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S8 E4A - Daniel Fuellengraben - Obscure Movie Reviews 14:53

1M ago14:53

14:53

In the second half of our interview with comedian Daniel Fuellengraben, we try our hands at movie reviews. We take a look at some of the more "obscure" movie titles with the hopes of bringing our listeners' attention to these "lesser known" selections. Enjoy!By Bait and Switch Podcast

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Off The Reservation - Chapter 29 - A Walk In The City 12:59

1M ago12:59

12:59

Chapter 29 - A Walk In The City Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, …

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No Light Type Spooky 53:37

1M ago53:37

53:37

Are you ready to join the "Go Brown" movement that's sweeping the nation? Then listen up! We're talking about shit-derived energy that can easily power your underground bunker when Baba Vanga's predictions come true. Also... Googie Reviewbies! www.coolparents.co

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The Silurian Hypothesis: Earth's Forgotten Civilization? 38:23

1M ago38:23

38:23

Join us as we explore the Silurian Hypothesis - a fascinating scientific thought experiment that asks: if an industrial civilization existed on Earth millions of years before humans, would we be able to detect it? https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com In this episode, we present "The Corporation vs the Silurians" - a tale of what happens when anci…

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S8 E4 - Daniel Fuellengraben - Daniel the Butcher 27:37

2M ago27:37

27:37

This week we talk with Milwaukee comedian Daniel Fuellengraben. We talk with Daniel about a wide variety of topics including, his German heritage, his journey into the local Milwaukee stand-up comedy scene, his perspectives on the art of stand-up, his occupation, even the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson fight. All that and much, much more! Enjoy!…

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2021 Olympics Preview ( S4 E20 ) 3 min. Highlights 3:01

2M ago3:01

3:01

The highlight tract for April features our take on the Tokyo OlympicsBy Bait and Switch Podcast

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Best Goofs! (Ep. 291 - 330) 58:02

2M ago58:02

58:02

Justy Boy's sick as a damn dog, so check out these hand-picked prime goofs from episodes past and we'll see ya next week! www.coolparents.co

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Off The Reservation - Chapter 28 - The Animal 15:38

2M ago15:38

15:38

Chapter 28 - The Animal Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Micha…

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Robotic Emissaries to the Cosmos 33:41

2M ago33:41

33:41

Journey through the solar system with humanity's mechanical ambassadors! From Soviet Luna probes to interstellar Voyagers, we explore how these sophisticated machines have revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos while battling radiation, extreme temperatures, and occasionally, corporate restructuring. https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com I…

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Dave Boll & Scott Cvecko ( S4 E1 & E2 ) Consolidated 41:12

2M ago41:12

41:12

Go back in the time capsule to the start of Season 4 in 2021.By Bait and Switch Podcast

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Thank God I'm A Straight White Male 16:57

2M ago16:57

16:57

This week on Uncommon Content we celebrate one year of the show! My goal for the first year was to generate 24 hours of original content, and the show has almost 30 hours and growing! There are only two chapters of Off The Reservation left to publish on the podcast. Thanks to everyone that has listened along! Season 3 of the podcast will start with…

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Stretch 350 1:03:10

2M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Yearbook quotes are back! We also have a pretty incredible Truckdate, complete with a prank call. Do not miss, k? www.coolparents.co

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Celebrating 2001: A Space Odyssey 21:34

2M ago21:34

21:34

A cosmic journey through cinema's most influential space odyssey, where murderous AI meets corporate culture. https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com Join us as we explore Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" through the lens of its tumultuous premiere and lasting legacy. In this episode, we present "A Corporate Evolution" - a tale …

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The Anthropic Principle: When the Universe Reads the Handbook 25:13

2M ago25:13

25:13

The universe seems suspiciously fine-tuned for our existence - cosmic coincidence or the ultimate corporate policy manual? https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com Join us as we explore the Anthropic Principle through the lens of "The Universal Parameters Committee" - a tale of cosmic bureaucracy facing the ultimate deadline: setting fundamental cons…

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Off The Reservation - Chapter 27 - Morally Indefensible 17:33

2M ago17:33

17:33

Chapter 27 - Morally Indefensible Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades…

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B & S Music - John Brion - Meaningless 27:37

2M ago27:37

27:37

In this episode of the Music Arts Arm of the Bait and Switch Podcast, we hang out with two familiar voices—Shaun Snopek and Dave Boll—for a discussion on Meaningless, an album by John Brion.We chat about who John Brion is, where he came from, and some of the big names he’s worked with over the years. We also get into what we liked on the album, the…

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Ghost Math 1:03:50

2M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

We got a mixed bag today, so just dive in and get wiiiild! www.coolparents.co

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Off The Reservation - Chapter 26 - Off The Reservation 14:31

2M ago14:31

14:31

Chapter 26 - Off The Reservation Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades,…

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The More We Learn, The Jupiter We Feel 35:38

2M ago35:38

35:38

How the solar system's protective bouncer teaches us the unexpected value of massive presence. https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com Join us as we explore Jupiter's paradoxical role as both the most chaotic and stabilizing force in our cosmic neighborhood. In this episode, we present "The Jovian Promotion" - a tale of what happens when your compan…

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Jeff Grayson and Jerry Augustine - MLB Preview 2025 39:14

2M ago39:14

39:14

In the second half of our baseball preview with Jeff Grayson and Jerry Augustine, we shift our focus from our hometown Brewers to the rest of Major League Baseball. We talk about big market domination and our thoughts on a salary cap for baseball, the automatic umpire and it's potential problems, our predictions for the season, including what team …

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Kenny Walthes 33:02

2M ago33:02

33:02

This week on Uncommon Content, we discuss adopted dogs from the wrong side of the tracks, how beer and dogfood built St. Louis, farming as a future, and how much it costs to put a block of butter in space. My guest is Kenny Walthes. He is a Principal and the Director of Operations for Taylor Roofing. We discuss roofing, the trades as a whole, and a…

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Dig for Bit 1:02:27

2M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

This is a Jesse Ventura heavy episode, so be prepared. Also, we've got a thick installment of You Wanna Ask Me a Question, B? www.coolparents.co

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Off The Reservation - Chapter 25 - Turn Out The Lights, The Party's Over 15:35

2M ago15:35

15:35

Chapter 25 - Turn Out The Lights, The Party's Over Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans o…

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The Twin Paradox 24:25

2M ago24:25

24:25

Journey through the spacetime fabric of corporate relativistic policies as we explore Einstein's famous Twin Paradox! In this episode, we present "The Expendable Employee" - a tale of what happens when your cloned colleagues age decades while you're on a simple business trip to Proxima Centauri. https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com Discover how E…

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Jeff Grayson and Jerry Augustine - Brewers Preview 2025 37:07

2M ago37:07

37:07

It's the podcast you've all been waiting for and it's one of our favorite times of the year as we get to talk Brewers baseball with Jeff Grayson and Jerry Augustine! This year we added another esteemed guest to our panel- recent Brewer fan convert Greg Shapiro was in town from Amsterdam, so he joined in as well! We chat with our crew about everythi…

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Einstein's Day: Relatively Special Birthday 18:15

3M ago18:15

18:15

Join us for a spacetime celebration as we explore the life and legacy of a patent clerk who bent the universe with nothing but thought experiments and mathematical audacity. In this special bonus episode, we present "The Cosmic Clock-Puncher" - a tale of what happens when revolutionary ideas collide with institutional physics. https://multiverseemp…

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A Cold Civil War 17:48

3M ago17:48

17:48

This week on Uncommon Content, I discuss an embarrassing congress, property taxes, whether or not to form your own nation, and the actual state of our union. No guest this week. I wanted to give my own State of the Union Address. If I had the chance to speak to congress, this is a portion of what I would say. It was as fun as it sounds!…