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Christmas in August with Tek Diff's 12 days countdown the conclusion!

Are canines counting your cheese? The research is in. Get ready for an episode that will have you looking at your furry friends in a whole new light. In this episode of of our Odd News series we're diving into the curious world of canine intelligence. Get ready to find out that there's more to your pup than just fetching and belly rubs. Prepare for laughs and a few "aha!" moments! The Paws That Refreshes In this edition of Odd News, we uncover fascinating research into just how much our dogs understand. Forget tricks and obedience classes – we’re talking about surprising mental abilities that might make you question who's really the genius in the house. You won't believe what science has to say about the inner workings of a dog's mind, all delivered with the comedy4cast twist you love.  

H. G. Wells takes a wrong turn on his time-travelling bicycle, and finds that he and Orwell have both lost their bets. Continuing the adventures of George Orwell and H. G. Wells, Wells' inaugural time-travel journey takes him a bit further into the future than he intended: instead of one week, he travels nearly forty years. What he finds matches neither his own predictions nor Orwell's – but is surprising, horrifying, and completely untrue. Starring Robin Johnson as George Orwell and the telescreen voice, Patrick Spragg as H. G. Wells, Joanna Lawrie as Mrs Watchett, Tara Court as Julia, and Liselle Nic Giollobhain as Captain Rutherford. Sound effects were sourced from freesound.org.

It's Fall! Make yours a funny one as host Clinton brings in the gags with Untrue Stories 2: The Wheels of Chance, comedy4cast: Banking Brainiacs, and Tek Diff #236- 12 Days of Xmas 3/3!

Christmas in August with Tek Diff's 12 days countdown the conclusion!

Are canines counting your cheese? The research is in. Get ready for an episode that will have you looking at your furry friends in a whole new light. In this episode of of our Odd News series we're diving into the curious world of canine intelligence. Get ready to find out that there's more to your pup than just fetching and belly rubs. Prepare for laughs and a few "aha!" moments! The Paws That Refreshes In this edition of Odd News, we uncover fascinating research into just how much our dogs understand. Forget tricks and obedience classes – we’re talking about surprising mental abilities that might make you question who's really the genius in the house. You won't believe what science has to say about the inner workings of a dog's mind, all delivered with the comedy4cast twist you love.  

H. G. Wells takes a wrong turn on his time-travelling bicycle, and finds that he and Orwell have both lost their bets. Continuing the adventures of George Orwell and H. G. Wells, Wells' inaugural time-travel journey takes him a bit further into the future than he intended: instead of one week, he travels nearly forty years. What he finds matches neither his own predictions nor Orwell's – but is surprising, horrifying, and completely untrue. Starring Robin Johnson as George Orwell and the telescreen voice, Patrick Spragg as H. G. Wells, Joanna Lawrie as Mrs Watchett, Tara Court as Julia, and Liselle Nic Giollobhain as Captain Rutherford. Sound effects were sourced from freesound.org.

What a week! Kick back and relax with host John and Untrue Stories 2: The Wheels of Chance, comedy4cast: Barking Brainiacs, and Tek Diff #236- 12 Days of Christmas Supercut 3/3!

Christmas in August with Tek Diff's 12 days countdown!

Digging into history. And a few eggshells. As we continue our 31 days of Odd News stories, we the podcast travel to Spain. Well, not actually, but we'll talk about people who did. And that's what really matters. Because they find some nested treasure. We'll also bring you a classic clip that may be more relevant now than it was in 2015. Let's dive into things a bit deeper, shall we? First up, we'll have a look at researchers in Spain who have gone to great lengths, and heights, to do some archaeological research. But these investigators aren't chipping away at rocks or digging into sand while some guy wearing a fedora just looks on. No. Too bad, because that would be odd, too. These researchers are taking advantage of the traits of some winged creatures and their habits. You’ll have to tune in to hear exactly what these feathered hoarders managed to get their beaks on!

Bradley Thunderbird Phoenix brings the last of his comedy sketches to the Follies! This week: Comedy regarding a transatlantic subway trip with "The Super Tube"!

Hurry hurry! Summer's ending. Relax and laugh with host John Bell and the Follies! This week it's Xcursion: The Super Tube, comedy4cast: Nested Treasure and Tek Diff #234- 12 Days of Xmas Supercut1!

Last Tekdiff for now! Enjoy.

Driven to find the perfect rustomod Ford. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from our dive into strange-but-true events, it’s that life loves to set up a punchline. Welcome to the latest edition of our annual 31-part series, were we track down truly Odd News. In today's story, we meet a Texas retiree who is determined to secure a beautifully upgraded piece of automotive history: a 1962 Ford F-100. Not only has it been restored, but it has also been modified; a process that results in a "rustomod". It's kind of like the Bionic Man, but for cars. Anyway, our Texan journeyed 660 miles to get his dream vehicle.

Bradley Thunderbird Phoenix brings some of his comedy sketches to the Follies! This week: Two college kids invade Harlan’s privacy by telephoning him late at night in "Harlan Speaks"!

Welcome to laugh day! This week host John brings us Xcursion: Harlan Speaks, comedy4cast: 660 miles, and Tek Diff #233- Thank You and Goodnight (for now)!

The Listeners get another show!!!

A tale of fuel-injected romance. Plus coffee. In this Odd News story, we go full-throttle into an unexpected production of Shakespeare's timeless love story, Romeo and Juliet. This unique narrative will leave you pondering the universal nature of passion itself. Can love truly blossom in the most unconventional of settings, with the most unlikely of participants? Let's just say this episode proves that sometimes, all you need is a little horsepower to get the heart revving. It truly is Shakespeare in ruins. And because we're celebrating our Platinum Anniversary, this episode also includes a classic clip that’s sure to perk you right up. If you've ever felt a deep, profound connection to that dark, magical elixir that fuels our days, you're going to relate to Clinton's timeless, caffeinated observations. Prepare for some seriously strong opinions on coffee. So, buckle up for an episode that's part iambic pentameter, part daring spectacle, and part caffeine-fueled monologue. Listen to Shakespeare in Ruins to get in on all the fun!

Bradley Thunderbird Phoenix brings some of his comedy sketches to the Follies! This week: A New-Age satire with "Selfish Affirmations"!

Time to sit back and relax and laugh! It's Xcursion: Selfish Affirmations, comedy4cast: Shakespeare in Ruines, and Tek Diff #232- Lisseners part III!

I suffer for your art. Where's my lozenges.

An illegal U-turn leaves officers puzzled. We’ve all been there – forgetting to signal a turn, driving "slightly" over the speed limit, or double parking for "just a few minutes while I go visit my friend for a few hours." But, in today's edition of Odd News, the comedy4cast comedy podcast brings you the tale of a truly strange traffic stop. After a vehicle makes an illegal U-turn right in front of two officers, they pull the car over. But when the cops approached the car, the situation became far more complicated. Listen now to find out why this seemingly simple traffic violation became a story involving a ghost driver. Then, as we continue our celebration of 20 years of comedy4cast, our Platinum Anniversary, we'll pop into our time machine and take you back to revisit another classic clip from the archives. This time, we turn the time dial to 2006, where Clinton finds that sometimes, there just isn't enough time to do a podcast. But what is it that is taking up all of Clinton's time?

Bernie is visited by a ghost from his past who sets his wife Penelope into high alert.

Welcome to your end of the week laugh! Host Clinton brings me The Temp #23: All the Marbles, comedy4cast: Ghost Driver, and Tek Diff #231- Listener Participation: Round 2!

It's all your fault. Blame yourselves... for now.

The tiny country that's hard to find on any map. In this edition of our Odd News series, we take you to a pocket-sized paradise. It seems an ambitious young man has decided to create his own micronation. We'd say that was no small feat. We'll give you some details about this European destination set on a forgotten patch of land. It's a bold experiment in statehood. But as you'll hear in this episode of our comedy podcast, even a small-scale sovereignty can come up against some big-time complications.

Reporting for his new assignment, Bernie Pfelger finds himself in the dark, locked in a closet.

Welcome to your laughs of the week! Host Clinton brings us The Temp #22: Lock & Key, comedy4cast: A Pocket-Sized Paradise, and Tek Diff #230-Audience Participation!

Advice, more advice, admonishment, and at last, the team up none of you waited for!

Not every mirage is an illusion. As we continue our 2025 run of Odd News stories, this time we travel to Africa for the story of a mirage that might be something even more unique? We explore an unusual sight that has been drawing weary travelers and social media influencers alike to the middle of nowhere. It's an oasis, but one unlike any you've ever seen before. Tune in to find out if this is the paradise you've been dreaming of, or if it's just another way to get burned. Then, we'll turn back the clock to celebrate the Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast with a classic clip. If you've ever been to a theme park with someone who is a meticulous planner, you'll feel right at home with this one. We're revisiting a timeless comedy4cast episode that proves a perfect vacation isn't always about sticking to the schedule. Lending their voices in this episode are Bonnie Kenderdine and Nathan Alvord.

Bernie Pfelger gets involved in an insurance scheme that leaves him speechless. Plus a long lost secret of the Pfleger family history is uncovered.

Relax and enjoy your weekly laugh on the Follies! This week host Clinton brings you The Temp #21, comedy4cast: How to Handle Heat, and Tek Diff #229- Team up!

FIVE YEARS!!!

A Vacation Home with an Identical Twin. In this edition of Odd News PAC, we take a look at a unique real estate development that promised luxury but delivered… well, something else. It's a tale of an ambitious project that came up short, but left a very lasting impression. This place is so absurd, you'll be glad you don't have to live there. We've got the full story, from the outlandish plans to the bizarre outcome. Plus, as part of our Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast celebration, we're sharing a classic clip from the archives. Head back to November of 2010 with us for a parody of ghost-hunting shows. In the clip, the team with a questionable name, Spirits and Hauntings Advanced Asset Management (or SHAAM for short), gets a strange call from a familiar hotel. It all goes exactly as you'd expect.

At long last Bernie Pfelger finds another job. But this particular job takes an extreme toll on Bernies' health and his sanity.

Welcome to your end of week guffaws! Join host Clinton with The Temp #20: Perchance to Sleep, comedy4cast: Drawbridge Not Included, and Tek Diff #228- Tekdiff 5th Anniversary Special!

More conspiracies! Nine! It's at NINE!!! and Gaming is not a crime! And the God of HellFire pays a visit to my hood.

When your coffee run never ends. In this latest tale from the strange-but-true world of Odd News we look at the dark side of coffee. If you've ever taken your laptop to a coffee shop to get some work done, you know the drill – by a cup, work a bit, then be on your way. But what happens when someone decides they like the vibe by the espresso machine a bit too much? We'll tell you about a peculiar new phenomenon in South Korea that has a major coffee chain scrambling to implement new rules. Find out what it takes to be a "cagongjok," and why a simple trip for a latte might turn into an all-day affair. And to celebrate the 20th anniversary of comedy4cast, we're unlocking the vault for another classic clip. Take a trip back to August 2005 and listen in on a conversation with a noted futurist. His job? To predict the next big thing in technology. What's his brilliant, earth-shattering prediction? Did it come true? Listen now to find out the groundbreaking answers.

Bernie finds himself as mediator, to star crossed lovers who are caught in the cross fire between two warring confectionery corporations.

Kick back and enjoy summer! Host Clinton is back with The Temp #19: Sweet Sorrow, comedy4cast: It's Coffee Break Time, and Tek Diff #227-Fire Sale!

A little something to work through. Be happy...

A ride for the person who needs everything. "Odd News PAC" is back! This time with a story about an SUV that is MORE than you need. But, since the Dog Days of Podcasting event is over for 2025, we'll be bringing you the remainder of this year's 31 Odd News stories with a totally made-up event: "Dog Days of Pumpkin Spice Season." In today's Odd News story, we're taking a look at a luxury vehicle that seems to have a few too many bells and whistles. What started as a partnership between a high-end automaker and a luxury appliance brand has resulted in a sort of Frankenstein-ish one-of-a-kind sports utility vehicle: the Lexus Monogram GX. It's perfect for a road trip. If, that is, you don't mind a little less space for passengers and cargo. In addition, as part of our Platinum Anniversary Celebration, marking 20 years of comedy4cast, we're pulling a classic episode out of the vault. Get ready to graduate with the Marx Brothers! This clip is from an episode that was released in 2006. It envisions Groucho as Professor Rufus T. Serenity giving a bizarre commencement speech. And, of course, Chico and Harpo are there too. There's even a Margaret Dumont-type foil ! Tune in to find out what strange and luxurious features are packed into this one-of-a-kind vehicle, and get a dose of classic comedy! Lending their voice in this episode is Bonnie Kenderdine.

Bernie Pfelger stumbles in to the deep end of an aquatic romance turning up as the hapless other man.

It's time for a good laugh! And whose more of a jokester than host John? He brings us The Temp #18: Loving arms, comedy4cast: This SUV Cooks! and Tek Diff #226-Going Down! It's all looking up!

Dark arts, dark tech, dark words....

The robot that can change itself. Welcome back to another day of Odd News! This time, we're talking about a new robot that could change everything we know about our humanoid companions. What's a robot to do when it runs out of power? You'd think the answer would be simple. But for this new robot, it's a bit more complicated. And a lot more creepy. And while this new feature ensures that the robot can keep going, it also has a pretty funny flaw. You'll have to listen to find out what it is! We also continue to celebrate the Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast (PAC), with classic clips from the past 20 years. Today's classic clip is from November of 2011. In this one, Danny Hillcrest takes his video-saving efforts to a ridiculous new extreme. Well, actually, for Danny, this is a pretty standard level of ridiculous. Listen in to find out just what video he's so desperately trying to protect!

The dramatic conclusion to this two part episode in which Bernie finds himself interrogated by the Office of Homeland Security regarding his involvement in a mysterious warehouse explosion. Bernie couldn't possibly be a terrorist could he?

It's time to relax and laugh! Host John Bell brings The Temp #17: Lost in Space, comedy4cast: Repackaged with Power, and Teknikal Diffikulties #225- Technofear!

They're coming! But first: You're being watched.... 

Engineers take a turn for the worse. In today's edition of Odd News PAC, we're talking about all the things that can make a daily commute a little more interesting, or in some cases, a lot more confusing. And one new bridge, in particular, has taken road hazards to a whole new level. There are plenty of design choices here that will leave you scratching your head. And gripping the steering wheel! The details are so wild, you'll have to hear the full story for yourself. Then, as we continue our celebration of 20 years of comedy4cast, we once again dig into the archives. Today's classic clip is from October 2011. Clinton brings in a memory expert to help him with his name-remembering skills. But rather than begin right away, Clinton first has the teacher try to help Cap, the Venus Arms Hotel & Towers old-as-dirt Bell Captain, improve his Swiss cheese memory. It’s a great example of the kind of confusion we specialize in here at comedy4cast. Hit the play button to get the full story on the bridge, and to hear what happens when a so-called memory expert meets his match!