It’s the most wonderful time of the year—the day Spotify Wrapped drops and Eric and Todd finally get to see if their listening habits were genius or just embarrassing. Eric’s year-long musical experiment comes to light (did listening to the same three songs every day actually work?), and Todd’s listening numbers hit god-tier levels that may or may not require intervention.
Predicting and revealing top songs, artists, and genres
Eric’s “Hook,” “Sundown,” and “The Way” experiment results
Todd’s descent into trip hop, electronica, and 160,000+ minutes of sound
Age-in-music stats that make them both officially older than they feel
Debating what really counts as an “album” in 2025 Spotify logic
Sharing top playlists, favorite discoveries, and how the DJ feature shaped it all
A year’s worth of listening boiled down into data, bragging rights, and questionable decisions—all wrapped up the TodCast way.
The Book of Eric continues, finally. Todd decants Eric from his metaphorical bacta tank and they dive back into the memories of childhood at 19 South 8th Street: the blue duplex, the mysterious garage, the basement playroom, and a household relic known simply as the belt.
Rebuilding the scene at 19 South 8th Street: front porch swings, tomato plants, and alleyway adventures
The room-sharing dynamic and the “Todd’s Room (and Eric too!)” incident
How the basement became the center of imagination and rebellion
The legend of the white belt, complete with names, myths, and lore
Todd’s confession about Fred, the imaginary brother who somehow made the list
It’s a nostalgic mix of childhood archaeology, sibling chaos, and a little dark humor from the family archives.
Eric starts wondering what’s really under our streets, and that kicks off a full dive (not literally, thankfully) into the mysterious world of sewers. From Ninja Turtles to storm drains to Todd’s run-ins with underground cabling, we try to figure out how any of this actually works—and how much of it is just movie magic.
Sewer knowledge from three key sources: Ninja Turtles, D&D maps, and real-life manholes
The difference between storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and telecom tunnels
How cities built these systems in the first place
Why the sewers in movies are way bigger and cleaner than reality
Could you really travel cross-country underground? (spoiler: no)
Sewer workers, mystery societies, and the unknown world beneath our feet
It’s easily one of the #$%^iest conversations we’ve had on the TodCast - and we mean that in the most literal way possible.
One little typo turns into a whole episode. Eric mixes up “desert” and “dessert,” and suddenly we’re off talking about sand, sweets, and whether cheesecake really is the king of them all. Along the way, we cover Looney Tunes backdrops, wrestling gimmicks, and what counts as a snack versus a dessert.
The easy way to remember desert vs. dessert
Famous deserts in the U.S. (and Todd’s camping trips there)
Why the Undertaker is from Death Valley
Looney Tunes and our picture of what deserts look like
Soft serve machines at home and the hierarchy of ice cream
What really makes something a dessert (timing? sweetness?)
Cheesecake Factory trips and declaring a winner
Turns out deserts are dry, desserts are sweet, and both can spark way more debate than you’d think.
A random Instagram map leads Todd and Eric down a rabbit hole (or pouch?) into the wild world of exotic pet ownership. From kangaroo permits in Ohio to the social acceptability of naming chickens after Power Rangers, the conversation hops between legality, utility, and the sheer absurdity of what people call pets.
Which U.S. states let you own a kangaroo (and why West Virginia is surprisingly on the list).
Florida Man without a kangaroo? The shocking legality map twist.
The difference between livestock, pets, and working animals.
Naming chickens, befriending cows, and the slippery slope to bacon named Kevin.
Why owning a tarantula guarantees you’re “not normal.”
The exotic animal line: goats and reptiles are fine… chimpanzees and bears, not so much.
Todd’s faux kangaroo—Rowdie Roo—and the final word on whether he’s dinner.
From maps to marsupials, this episode proves that no scroll through Instagram is safe from turning into a full-blown debate on what counts as a pet, what’s just plain weird, and why sometimes the strangest conversations are the most fun.
What started as a 4:15 a.m. thought spirals into a full-blown deep dive on biblical fashion, purple sashes, and why Jesus might have been the original Ninja Turtle. Todd and Eric debate the historical practicality of robes, speculate on sash functionality (storage? style? loaves and fishes?), and take detours into Jedi wardrobe choices, South Park, and Genghis Khan’s surprising contributions to humanity—namely, pants and hamburgers. It’s equal parts history lesson, pop culture mash-up, and random middle-of-the-night musing that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about ancient wardrobes.
Why purple is tied to royalty and how it became part of Jesus’ look.
Artistic choices in depictions of the Last Supper.
The robe-versus-pants dilemma of biblical times.
Genghis Khan’s surprising fashion and food legacy.
Jedi wardrobe logic (or lack thereof).
The Ninja Turtle method of character differentiation applied to apostles.
The possible practical uses of a sash (including storing miracles).
Crystal throws the TodCast PodCast boys a challenge: You’re driving for five hours—only one artist, one snack or meal, and one drink allowed. Todd and Eric take the scenario and immediately crank it to 17. Because five hours? That’s amateur hour.
• Coffee vs. Mountain Dew: The caffeinated battle of wills
• Wendy’s vs. McDonald’s: Drive-thru loyalty, convenience, and spicy chicken logic
• Snacks vs. Real Food: Eric wants a crockpot. Todd just wants Chex Mix.
• Artist Discography Draft: Weird Al, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and who can survive 17 hours without skipping
• Bonus tangent: Why Ohio’s highways might be cursed
• Crystal gets a full itinerary in return for a single voicemail
What starts as a simple travel question turns into a culinary, musical, and geographical therapy session. Spoiler: Eric could survive on honey buns, but only if Google Maps warns him about the patrol cars.
Eric’s stomach might be in distress, but his imagination is firing on all cylinders. In this episode, he and Todd explore everything from obscure medication metaphors to deep-seated shark trauma—and somehow still have room for sock-based hacks and Princess Bride references.
Pepto Infinity Stones: Eric wonders aloud—has anyone completed the full Pepto-Bismol symptom gauntlet? And if so, are they okay?
Socks and Swagger: Why buy ankle socks when your kid’s crew socks (with sharks on them) fit just fine? Bonus: taunting your 8-year-old about it.
Funko Shark Attack: Todd nearly buys Eric a boat-eating shark figurine. He resists. Barely.
Bruce Trauma: Eric is slowly, strategically desensitizing himself to Jaws, which still sparks actual anxiety. But hey, live-streamed exposure therapy might help.
Pants Time & Podcast Lore: The episode closes with an impromptu glossary of TodCast phrases—from “pork chops” to “pants” to possible future Easter eggs.
Bonus Insight: The shark in Finding Nemo is named Bruce as a nod to Jaws. You’re welcome.
If you like podcasts that blend anxiety, nostalgia, inside jokes, and gastrointestinal honesty—you’ve found your people.
Eric kicks things off by confusing parentheses with quotation marks (and maybe third-grade grammar in general), leading to an episode full of playful roasts, nostalgic rabbit holes, and philosophical debates about legacy candy storage. Todd stands by with clarifications and calm judgment.
Parentheses Panic: Eric discovers that the keyboard characters he's called quotes might be, in fact, parentheses. Todd gently breaks the news.
Grammar and Concussions: Chair shots and DDTs may or may not be blamed for punctuation confusion.
Dear Live Journal: Eric reads his latest Civil War-inspired Facebook diary, which somehow includes scorpions, Disney budgeting, and a 2006 Wendy’s fry box with emotional value.
Toy Talk & Turbo Nostalgia: From Fry Boxes to Battle Trolls, and mystery thermal-chested animals, the duo explores the sentimental value of random childhood stuff.
Marketing via Microblog: Eric shares his new social media strategy—disguising work plugs inside daily anecdotes about snowfish, fry boxes, and scheduling crises.
Candy in the Trunk: Eric debates whether a child’s Power Wheels is a proper candy storage system. (Spoiler: It is.)
If you've ever struggled with punctuation, nostalgia, or storing leftover Halloween candy, this episode has something for you. Just don’t store your syntax in a fry box.
Eric kicks off his day in style—with actual cake while listening to the band Cake, before 8 a.m. Naturally, it sparks a cascade of randomness that only the TodCast PodCast can deliver. From Spotify stunts to prank store nostalgia, and even Civil War-style Facebook journaling, this one’s got it all.
The Cake Combo: Eric achieves audio-snack nirvana—eating cake while listening to Cake, unlocking a new life achievement.
Sound Identity Crisis: The guys explore what their brand’s “sound” would be. Spoiler: it’s somewhere between cake and cooking montages.
Paul’s Diabetes and the Samba Revival: Craig Bostich’s abrupt punk country tunes inspire dreams of fictional band names and genre fusions.
The Prank Store Rabbit Hole: Remember fake dog poop? Todd and Eric rediscover the lost magic of dribble glasses, hand buzzers, and novelty shops in the Amish heartland.
Hamburgers Shaped Like Hot Dogs: This cursed idea launches a culinary debate and unlocks horrifying childhood toy memories.
Dear LiveJournal: Eric unveils a new microblogging saga—part daily diary, part social experiment, all written like a Civil War letter from the front lines of daily life.
It’s equal parts nostalgic, nonsensical, and oddly motivating. Grab a slice, cue up the Cake, and enjoy the chaos.
Eric unveils his latest long-term musical stunt—an elaborate plot to rig his Spotify Wrapped. What started as a rebellion against bad algorithmic assumptions has spiraled into a daily ritual of obscure 90s jams, folksy earworms, and trolling his daughter with Gordon Lightfoot. Todd listens in with a mix of admiration and mild confusion.
Hooked on Hook: Eric plays “Hook” by Blues Traveler every day to guarantee it takes the top spot in December.
Sundown Showdown: Gordon Lightfoot’s “Sundown” is not going down without a fight, much to Lainee’s despair.
The Way It Goes: A third contender enters the ring—Fastball’s “The Way”—and things get even weirder.
No Cheats Allowed: Eric lays down strict rules—no repeat-playlist loops. This rigged Wrapped is going to be honest manipulation.
Real-Life Streets of Rage: After surviving a cheer competition alone, Eric invents a new game: How to navigate large crowds with as little human interaction as possible.
Mascot Mayhem: Somehow, it all ends with the boys planning a fake high school, complete with school spirit and Snow Lions.
An episode full of completely unnecessary dedication, 90s nostalgia, and two grown men who really just want to make each other laugh.
Todd and Eric dive into the double-edged sword that is ADHD—does it grant them superhuman multitasking abilities, or does it just make life a constant game of mental pinball? In this episode, they attempt to harness the power of distraction while tackling their usual chaos.
This episode is a perfect example of ADHD in action—jumping from deep introspection to absurd tangents and back again. Tune in before we forget what we were talking about.
Todd and Eric tackle an existential crisis—has Eric actually grown up, or is he just a 16-year-old with a corporate card? In this episode, they break down what it really means to be an adult, whether a lifelong love of Disney and wrestling counts as emotional stagnation, and why midlife crises might just be an excuse to finally do cool stuff.
It’s a mix of self-reflection, psychoanalysis, and the usual TodCast PodCast nonsense. Tune in and find out—are we all just teenagers with better financial decisions?
Todd and Eric go from a full-blown sneeze crisis to a deep dive on pasta, gluten, and the structural integrity of wagon wheels (the pasta, not the transportation). This episode has absolutely no reason to exist, yet here we are.
An episode that starts with sneezing and ends in pasta philosophy? Classic TodCast PodCast.
Todd and Eric go deep down the rabbit hole in this episode, uncovering their new life mission: achieving the legendary WIGS status (Wikipedia, IMDB, Goodreads, and Spotify). But why stop there when they could turn it into an EGOT?
Tune in for high-quality shenanigans, an overcomplicated plan for internet glory, and the birth of the most important Samba band of the decade.
What makes one mug superior to another? Is there a proper way to organize your cups? Does a glass mug actually make milk taste better? Todd and Eric dive deep into mug hierarchy, covering the absurd, the practical, and the completely unnecessary rules of cup selection.
This episode is pointless in the best way possible, bringing deep analysis to the most mundane daily decisions. Whether you’re a casual sipper or a mug connoisseur, you’ll never look at your cup collection the same way again.
In this special bonus episode, Todd is joined by executive producer Abby to dive into a long-lost audio experiment from 2021. What started as a casual observation about Ohio Valley accents turned into a full-fledged linguistic study (or, at least, a hilarious excuse to make people say the same phrase over and over again).
This episode is pointless, ridiculous, and completely necessary—because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love an impromptu linguistic study?
This week, Todd and Eric get sidetracked (again) and deliver a chaotic mix of accents, podcast nostalgia, and mildly concerning rabbit holes. It’s the TodCast PodCast you know and love—awkward, hilarious, and a little bit absurd.
Join the TodCast PodCast for an episode that’s more about the journey than the destination. Will they stay on topic? Absolutely not. Will you laugh anyway? Probably.
Todd and Eric are back with an episode full of absurdity, nostalgia, and brilliant (yet questionable) business ideas. From debating the worst kinds of pain to envisioning a mac and cheese truck empire, this episode has it all.
Join the TodCast PodCast for a journey through hilariously misremembered moments, offbeat ideas, and the kind of banter that makes you wonder why you’re laughing so hard.
Todd and Eric dive into a spirited discussion about cassettes, music discovery, and the chaos they’ve unleashed on Spotify’s algorithm. With a touch of nostalgia and their usual sarcastic wit, they tackle everything from Christian music mixtapes to the quirks of modern rap.
Join the TodCast PodCast for a dose of sarcastic humor, genuine reflection, and a little musical mischief. Perfect for anyone who’s ever struggled to explain their Spotify Wrapped or found an unexpected gem on an old mixtape.