The wait is over (if it ever started)...the fifth season of Google Gripes has arrived! Matt gets the ball rolling with another set of 1-star Google reviews for well-known movies, but first: when people say 'that's right up my alley'...what street is that alley off of? Where have all the cowboys gone? And what should Effin' Cultured do for their nex…

For this episode, we're joined by the lead singer of Infinite Pizza, local witch, and licensed mortician Becky Hackerman! Becky brought along a plethora of questions for the boys to go through, ranging from "Is blood soup?" to "What is your Fursona?" Then, Becky gives Matt a tarot reading. Follow Infinite Pizza on Instagram and check them out on Ba…

Ya boys are back on the street. Well...back on the aisles. YDAFT and Afraid returns for its sophomore voyage as Matt and Eric take the episode into a Costco to answer all your questions about the bulk retailing giant! Join our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = YDAFT Punks Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month = YDAFT Giants Access to the YDAFT Di…

We've got a very special etiquette-themed episode for you this week! We've been saving up some questions of etiquette in various situations and now you get them all at once, including: What's the proper etiquette for asking someone to be the base in pool chicken? For inviting a friend of yours to a party they weren't invited to? For guillotine use?…

This episode we're joined by a true YDAFT Giant, submitter of bundles of questions, and expert in all things odd: it's Tim from Against All Oddities! And he came prepared. Not only does he rattle off a packet of prepared questions, he also sent both Matt and Eric a secret question to prepare in advance without the other's knowledge. He's setting a …

If, from the day you are born, you never bleed, do you live your entire life with the same blood? We explore the body like The Magic School Bus after we dive deeper into Matt's Dad's theory that a 'Student Driver' sticker conspiracy is running rampant through these United States. Then we finish off the episode with some new Local Legends! Join our …

What is an appropriate dollop size before it becomes a scoop? What makes a Good Stick? The boys tackle these problems before Eric tests Matt with a Pop Quiz. Don't forget to fill out your 2025 YDAFT Bingo card! You can fill out your own here. Simply drag and drop 24 of the choices onto the board and send it to [email protected] before th…

In this episode Matt becomes a pampered prince, Eric is subjected to another Pop Quiz, and, of course, we answer some questions: I just had a baby boy, my question for you guys is what is some fatherly advice I should give him first? What's the proper etiquette for letting someone know their zipper is down? Don't forget to fill out your 2025 YDAFT …

Welcome to 2025! Celebrate the new year with the noblest of activities: the YDAFT Bingo card! Our third addition of the yearly card selection includes our usual predictions for deaths, word of the year, and promises to "get each other into" something. Plus much, much more. Want to play along? You can fill out your own here. Simply drag and drop 24 …

Come in and know him better, man! Instead of another Christmas Definitive Ranking, this year we're bringing you The Bah Humbug Bracket: 32 Scrooges facing off in a battle royale to see who will be the final Scrooge standing. Join our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = YDAFT Punks Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month = YDAFT Giants Access to the Y…

It's been asked time and time again: what's the sexiest plant? Plus, the boys become time goblins to answer yet another time-travel question before welcoming back a classic segment: local legends. Join our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = YDAFT Punks Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month = YDAFT Giants Access to the YDAFT Discord 20% off all mer…

Why don't boats have figureheads anymore? Are there non-food-related knuckle tattoos that are better than food ones? These are the quandaries we cover on this week's episode plus: back-to-back Pop Quizes! Join our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = YDAFT Punks Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month = YDAFT Giants Access to the YDAFT Discord 20% off…

Femur or Tibia? No, we don't understand the question either but it came in on the thoughtline so we're answering it. Then: what is a Lego set that absolutely needs to exist but never will? Finally, we tackle another workplace question before Eric unleashes a Pop Quiz on Matt. Join our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = YDAFT Punks Access to the Y…

Weeee'rrrreee baaackkk! We're on the second 100 episodes and we begin with: What life stats should be displayed at death? When we say when we're on the same page - what page are we actually on? Then: a sudden-death tiebreaker to season four of Google Gripes! Join our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = YDAFT Punks Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/mo…

Ya boys were sick, so please enjoy a little trip down nostalgia lane...by which we mean the very best of Episodes 51-60. Don't worry, we'll be back with Episode 101 in two weeks. But hey, if you want a new YDAFT...check out our first bonus episode on our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = YDAFT Punks Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month = YDAFT G…

After four years, we've finally hit the big milestone: episode 100! For this very special occasion Matt and Eric record in person, interviewing each other with personal questions that the other doesn't know about. Then, Matt springs a new game on Eric, inspired by the British TV show "Taskmaster." But the big announcement is...we're launching a Pat…

In this episode: You are now superheroes. What is your superpower? What is your weakness and most importantly? What is your superhero name? What is the nature of the minions' labor for Gru? We tackle these two Thoughtline questions before moving on to the finale of Google Gripes Season Four...or do we? Join our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = …

What's the proper etiquette for walking in on someone in the bathroom? We get to that mystery, but only after taking some pilot voice requests and...creating a church? Then: the final round of Google Gripes Season Four begins! Want to be in Episode 100? We want you there too! Just call the Thoughtline and leave us a message: 410-929-5329. We'd love…

In this episode, we are joined by the incomparable and beloved Alyssa Forsythe, better known to you all as frequent contributor dough_babe! Alyssa brings us the case for owning Neopets in 2024 and supervises as Matt and Eric as they make each other a Neopet. Then: what happens in Clown Court? Join our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = YDAFT Punk…

In this episode: What is the order of operations at a buffet? What is supporting character energy? What would be a "supporting character moment?" We tackle these timeless questions before concluding Round Two of this season of Google Gripes. Join our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = YDAFT Punks Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month = YDAFT Giant…

Now that we're halfway through 2024, it's time to check in on our 2024 YDAFT Bingo! We go over our cards as well as the top submissions from listeners before we tackle the lone question for the episode: what are the NEW Ten Commandments? Then: the triumphant return to season four of Google Gripes. Join our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = YDAFT…

Fresh off his Broadway debut in "An Enemy of the People," it's actor (and our longtime friend) Matthew August Jeffers! You've seen Matthew's work in shows like "New Amsterdam," "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," and more...now listen to him as the three of us answer some pretty dumb questions such as: between Matt a…

In this episode we tackle a question from the Thoughtline: we all know about The Golden Rule...but what are The Silver and Bronze Rules? At least, that's what we talk about once we banter about Maryland snacks for a while. Then: Matt surprises Eric with a new segment...a surprise game. Don't forget: we're now on TikTok! See our faces today! Join ou…

In this episode: What's the next great video game adaptation...from 80's arcade cabinets? What is the proper etiquette for "the driving wave?" We answer these questions only after receiving an answer to Mike from the Neatcast's train problem presented in episode 88 | It's Raining Libertarians. Then: Dr. Lindsey Barr joins us for a new installment o…

Why are they called “Daddy Long Legs?" If reality is, in fact, a simulation, what are some real-life examples of "glitches" in the simulation? We dig into those questions but only after Matt explains his war with a goose. Then: the second half of Google Gripes Season Four Round One. Join our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = YDAFT Punks Access t…

What time is it on the Moon? How would you re-order the alphabet - would you add or subtract any letters? Certainly, we're the most qualified to tackle those questions, and after we do we move on to the fourth season of Google Gripes...but with a new twist: movies! Join our Patreon! What's included? $1/month = YDAFT Punks Access to the YDAFT Discor…

If you missed Part One last week...go back and listen to it! This is the dramatic conclusion to our first-ever two-part episode, in which we venture out into the wilds of Swedish furniture and meatballs. The boys recorded this one in person in Ikea to answer all your questions about the furniture fun house. For the photos referenced in this episode…

In our first-ever two-part episode, we venture out into the wilds of Swedish furniture and meatballs. The boys recorded this one in person in Ikea to answer all your questions about the furniture fun house. For the photos referenced in this episode, follow along on our Instagram! Part Two will be released next week. That's right: no off week betwee…

One of our nearest, dearest, and neatest podcast friends joins us for this episode: The Neatcast! Mike, Zack, and the spirit of Jer stop by to pepper us with some questions including: are beverages snacks? What are the best and worst replacements for rain? What quest would you assign to your best friend? Plus an actual math problem you can help us …

This is it! The moment has finally arrived to choose a mascot for the show. We asked you to send in your suggestions and boy did you deliver. In this super-sized episode, we put these candidates to the test in a March Madness-style bracket. Not only that, we also debut a new closing segment and announce an exciting and unique upcoming themed episod…

Matt pitches an exclusive event while Eric grapples with a clapback voicemail from someone near and dear. Then: how will AI impact reality shows? Will there be AI-based reality shows like Love is AI? We tackle this growing conundrum before taking some questions from Chad, GPT. As always, you can submit your least pressing questions, local legends, …

Does America really run on Dunkin'? If not, what does run on Dunkin'? And what does America run on? Plus: Eric and Matt are handed a very-specific ultimatum from Tim at Against All Oddities. LAST CALL FOR MASCOTS! If you haven't yet, don't forget to enter the YDAFT Mascot bracket! Who should represent this cluster of a pod? Send us your suggestions…

Today's questions: Why do you have to put your two cents in, but it's only a penny for your thoughts? If each of us could use a "challenge" via instant replay once per day, how would you use your challenge? The Charmin Bears come in different colors. Blue, Red, Brown…why is this? Plus, we address some bingo card-related news items and report the re…

How do you write a notes app apology? If you had to swap two of your senses, what would they be? And...what would you do for a Klondike bar? These are the questions on our docket before the thrilling (and controversial) season three finale of Google Gripes. If you haven't yet, don't forget to enter the YDAFT Mascot bracket! Who should represent thi…

How do you get to Sesame Street? What are the most mildly infuriating curses you can think of? What would the Pokemon "Floridaman" be like? All will be revealed before we start the final round of Google Gripes season three. Want to play YDAFT bingo? Submit your own card using this template! If you haven't yet, don't forget to enter the YDAFT Mascot…

A new year means one thing: our second annual Bingo Card drafting. Find out what the candidates are for this year's 2024 YDAFT Bingo Cards...and submit your own! Just use this link to download the template, drag your selection of choices, and submit it to us at [email protected], or on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @udidntaskpod. h…

It's time for our annual Christmas episode and with it comes a new definitive ranking! This year we're rating the misfit toys from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer in order of their misfittiness. But first: are there any actual "Christmas cookies," or are they only called that because of the season? Then: a controversial second round of Google Gripes…

We all know the children's rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider," but have you ever considered the profound metaphors hidden within its simple lines? We unravel this classic nursery rhyme to find out what drove that spider to the top...only to be struck down again and again. Then: if time is money, are ATMs time machines? All this before starting round two…

Enough is enough: what is Humpty Dumpty? Is he actually an egg...or something more? Why are the royal family interested? And what wall was he on? We answer these age old questions in a new YDAFT Investigation. Plus: what is the 8th day of the week that The Beatles sang about? Then we cap things off with two local legends you won't want to miss. If …

Left Twix vs Right Twix: what's the difference? We explore these two rivaling candy bars before tackling some of our lowest-brow humor yet: What is your most shameful poop sesh? Do you have a poop you’re especially proud of? Yes that's right: it's all candy and toilet humor on this one. Until the back half of Google Gripes S3 R1 that is! If you hav…

It's here! Our annual spookisode is back with lots of ghost-based questions: Can ghosts see each other? Do they have to take turns haunting people? How crowded is the afterlife? Can ghosts be haunted in the afterlife? What professions are NOT represented as Halloween costumes, but are terrifying nonetheless? Does anyone still “Trick” during Trick-o…

How does one mosh? Matt grills Eric on his concert-going habits before the two tackle another more universal question: how would Clifford the Big Red Dog live in real life? Then the boys have a circleback/follow-up from the one and only JG Toesworth. If you haven't yet, don't forget to enter the YDAFT Mascot bracket! Who should represent this clust…

The Baja Men have been asking for over twenty years and now we need to know: who did let the dogs out? And speaking of early 2000s pop hits: what does 'she listens like Spring and talks like June' mean anyway? And, perhaps most importantly: who is delivering the Ninja Turtles' pizza and where are they getting the money? We deal with these questions…

Matt and Eric are on a secret mission to rescue a small, but friendly mountain goat who has gotten himself stuck on the side of Mount Kilimanjaro, so we'll need to roll-out some of the best bits from YDAFTs gone by...enjoy! If you haven't yet, don't forget to enter the YDAFT Mascot bracket! Who should represent this cluster of a pod? Send us your s…

Which animated duck has the best life? If Winnie the Pooh is a living stuffed bear, where does the honey go? If Spice Melange was a real spice, what food would you put it on? Posing these question to us is none other than actor and oft-mentioned question submitter, Alexander Kafarakis! If you haven't yet, don't forget to enter the YDAFT Mascot brac…

Here's the story about eight people named Brady, one named Alice, and who in this family is the best. That's right, we've got a brand-new Definitive Ranking for you: The Brady Bunch. Plus, What would a complicated bake oven look like?" If you haven't yet, don't forget to enter the YDAFT Mascot bracket! Who should represent this cluster of a pod? Se…

When do people in the Peanuts universe start talking with the adult “wah-wah” voice? If trees could walk, would they form their own societies? What are alien relationships like? Plus: we go over some recent 2023 bingo card items and bring to you Ian the Holy Mole's mashup of Mr. Brightside and Margaritaville. Speaking of the Holy Mole, check out hi…

Get ready: this episode we answer questions given to us by...an inhuman source. Plus: the triumphant return of Fast Five and a circle-back/followup to our millennial retirement home discussion: what is the millennial margaritaville? If you haven't yet, don't forget to enter the YDAFT Mascot bracket! Who should represent this cluster of a pod? Send …

In honor of his highly-publicized birthday, we've gathered your questions about Ronald McDonald's (allegedly) best friend: Grimace. What is Grimace? What is Grimace's biology? Does he have a special toilet or does he even NEED a toilet? The answers will surprise you. Then we hold a mid-year check-in on our 2023 bingo cards. If you haven't yet, don'…

What would happen if a "key to the city" was literal? Would Lightning McQueen buy life insurance or car insurance? Can you daydream at night? What will the retirement home be like for millennials? To help us answer these questions, we enlist the help of Emmy-winning producer and talent-booker Anthony Conway! If you haven't yet, don't forget to ente…