Join hosts Todd and Eric Hersey on 'The TodCast PodCast' as they dive into all things nerdy - from Star Wars to toys, hobbies, theme parks, books, and movies. Engage in entertaining debates, explore the latest trends, and celebrate the passion of the nerd culture. Tune in for a fun-filled journey through the realms of fandom!
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Iocaine Powder, Shark Socks, and the Pepto-Bismol Gauntlet
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19:59Eric’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 Pep…
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Parentheses, Pranks, and Power Wheels Full of Candy
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12:53Eric 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 characte…
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Cake on Cake at 8: A Morning of Mischief, Music, and Microblogging
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50:04Eric 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—…
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Eric’s Hook Scheme: Manipulating Spotify One Day at a Time
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27:33Eric 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 H…
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ADHD Superpowers: Gift, Curse, or Just an Excuse for Chaos?
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1:02:41Todd 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. Is ADHD a Superpower? Eric and Todd debate whether their hyperfocus and mul…
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Is Eric Still 16? A Deep Dive into Eternal Adolescence
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14:12Todd 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. Trapp…
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Gluten Tubes, Pasta Power Rankings, and the Science of Sneezing
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38:21Todd 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. Sneeze Count Madness: Eric wakes up trapped in a never-ending sneeze loop. Todd offers no solutions. The Origins of ‘Bles…
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WIGS Certified: The New Benchmark for Online Legends
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30:54Todd 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? The Power of Fun: Eric's 2024 mission is to prioritize fun, but does that include trying to game IMDB credits? Absolute…
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Mug Hierarchy: The Science (and Chaos) of Choosing the Right Cup
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32:05What 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. Cabinet Politics: Todd and Eric analyze how mugs are stored, used, and why some …
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I Listen to Podcasts on My Phone: A Linguistic Experiment
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11:05In 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). The Origin Story: How a si…
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Everybody’s Podcasting and Nobody Can Do an Aussie Accent
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33:18This 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. Todd’s Accent Extravaganza: Scottish dwarves, Southern drawls, and a surprisingly passable redneck—Todd’s got them all. …
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Ice Piles, Pain Tournaments, and Million-Dollar Mac & Cheese Trucks
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36:42Todd 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. Tournament of Pains: Toothaches vs. earaches vs. broken bones—what truly reigns supreme? Core Memories: Todd relives a trag…
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Mixtapes, Nostalgia, and the Great Spotify Conundrum
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46:14Todd 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. Cassette Chronicles: Eric stumbles upon a stash of vintage mixtapes, sparki…
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The TodCast PodCast Rises from the Ashes!
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42:06The TodCast PodCast is back, and no, it’s not because you begged for it (although you totally should have). After an extended hiatus—let’s call it a “creative sabbatical”—Todd and Eric return to grace your ears with their signature blend of wisdom, nonsense, and the occasional pointless debate. Hiatus Hijinks: Todd and Eric discuss why they ghosted…
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The Book of Eric: Chapter One – Blocks, Dogs, and the Great Sock Soak of ’87
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28:14In this origin-story-style episode, Todd prompts Eric to dig deep and open The Book of Eric. From dogs lost to foggy fields of memory, to nap time rebellions and paper mâché wonderlands, they piece together Eric’s earliest moments—with a healthy dose of sibling banter, vague 80s nostalgia, and accidental emotional archaeology. Earliest Memory: Eric…
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The New Heights Podcast (Podcast): Heights, Fears, and Accidental Taylor Swift Prophecies
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32:49Todd and Eric Trojan horse the concept of the New Heights podcast—with zero actual Kelsey brothers but plenty of talk about heights, fears, and one fantasy football draft that might have altered pop culture forever. Taylor Swift, Fantasy Football, and Destiny: Todd unknowingly drafts Taylor, Swift, and Kelsey in one epic fantasy football session—sp…
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Abby, Todd, and Eric join forces once again as the Banned Book Club to discuss "1984" by George Orwell. There are lessons to be learned here, but they are gonna bum you out...sometimes that is just how it goes. Connect with Todd and Eric: Check out our website at https://todcastpodcast.com/…
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It’s grumpy hour on the TodCast PodCast as Todd and Eric go full-on daylight savings rant mode. This one’s for anyone who's ever lost an hour of sleep and vowed revenge against the government, Ben Franklin, and the Earth’s axial tilt. The War on the Clock: Todd and Eric question the logic of daylight saving time, time zones, and whether anyone real…
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March Madness Bracket Challenge: The Cereal Bowl
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58:13Todd and Eric dive spoon-first into a 64-entry March Madness-style tournament to crown the ultimate cereal mascot. From nostalgic faves to deep-cut disasters, it’s a chaotic, sugar-fueled battle to the (marshmallowy) death—complete with duplicates, disqualifications, and a suspiciously overpowered leprechaun. The Bracket Is Breakfast: 64 mascots (g…
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The Omni Goes to Ireland: Green Fields, Potato Wars, and Jedi Porgs
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43:23In this episode, Todd and Eric fire up the Omni and head to the Emerald Isle to uncover the myths, history, and murky confusion surrounding Ireland. From St. Patrick's pirate backstory to the Star Wars set location you didn’t know was real, the guys dive into Irish culture with their signature blend of curiosity, sarcasm, and just enough historical…
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Monsters on Ice: Eric’s Stadium Double Feature Weekend
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31:08Eric returns from a back-to-back stadium extravaganza—Disney on Ice and Monster Jam—and Todd’s got questions. Is Disney on Ice secretly Cirque du Soleil with princesses? Is Gravedigger the Undertaker of trucks? Did Eric break a popcorn bucket in public? Yes to all of the above. Memory Lapse Madness: Eric can’t remember if he’s ever been to a monste…
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Barbie’s Resume: From President to Cat Burglar
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36:44Todd and Eric dive headfirst into the dazzling—and deeply confusing—resume of Barbie. With over 200 job titles spanning decades, they do the only logical thing: rank the most absurd, oddly specific, or morally questionable Barbie careers of all time. From dolphin trainer to noodle bar worker to… cat burglar? Barbie the Boomer: If Barbie debuted as …
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In a clash of epic (and microscopic) proportions, Todd and Eric face off in a pointless—but passionate—debate: is it better to live large as a towering giant or to shrink down and embrace a tiny life of stealth and resource efficiency? Team Tiny: Eric champions the imaginative appeal of action-figure-sized living, where model train towns become cit…
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“To Kill a Mockingbird” - Banned Book Club
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46:51Topics Discussed: Overview of "To Kill a Mockingbird": A brief summary of the novel's plot - YES we give away major SPOILERS. Go read the book and come back in 3-weeks. Introduction to the key characters and the narrative structure. Harper Lee's Influence: Insights into Harper Lee's life, including her background and the motivations that led her to…
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Are you ready for some "Trojan Horsing"? The Todcast PodCast brings to you “The Serial Podcast”….we mean, “The Cereal Podcast”. Todd Hersey and Eric Hersey take a mischievous dive into the cereal realm, putting a unique spin on the format made famous by the renowned "Serial" podcast. Well, not actually. They just talk about cereal. No murders. Get …
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IMDB Top 250 with Todd and Eric: The Shawshank Redemption
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44:42In this latest episode of The TodCast PodCast, your hosts Todd and Eric Hersey dive headfirst into the cinematic masterpiece, "The Shawshank Redemption." Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster of wit, humor, and insightful commentary as the dynamic duo kicks off their epic journey through the IMDB Top 250 Movies. Be warned: spoiler alert! If you have…
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Most Expensive Kenner Star Wars Action Figures
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42:09Welcome, fellow pop culture enthusiasts, to the grand kickoff of the Top Ten(ish) series, where Todd and Eric, your hosts with a penchant for all things collectible, embark on a cosmic escapade through the vast world of pop culture treasures. In this debut episode, join Todd and the encyclopedic Eric as they delve into the whimsical universe of Sta…
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Dominican Republic: A Tropical Tango of History, Beaches, Baseball Stars, and...Solenodons?!
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42:36Get ready to buckle up and cruise with us because today, we're revving up our 1985 Dodge Omni (yep, you heard that right!) for another wild adventure. Eric's first car is our trusty traveling companion, working its magic a lot like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, whisking us off to explore the sunny shores of the Dominican Republic. So grab your coconut d…
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Welcome to Season Eight (New and Improved!)
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31:42New year, new season of the TodCast! Listen as we walk through what to expect in 2024 from the Hersey boys. For those of you who have been with us for a while, you will learn what we are changing from the previous seasons. For anyone that is new, you'll get a taste of what is to come. We certainly hope that you enjoy it and are looking forward to s…
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You may have heard the Hersey boys talk about their "12 listeners in Saskatchewan" on the TodCast before, so they attempt to honor them with an episode just for them! Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod an…
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Despite any of the bad things that may have happened this year, the Hersey boys are looking at the bright side of things and telling the tales of their recent acquisitions for their hobbies...which fulfil life-long dreams. Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitte…
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We promise this is the last one! The final Ra: a sun god, an album, or both? Listen to find out! Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook: …
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The Hersey boys continue with the silliness they started last week, drawing from a random line in their notebook and running with it full steam. Hooray! Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @Eri…
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You know what? Its probably easier for you to listen to the episode to see what this madness is all about than for me to try to explain it here. So give it a listen, we hope you enjoy it! Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod…
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Tomorrow is USA Turkey Day, and the Hersey boys intend to feast. They have also come to realize that for all their previous talks of getting healthy it has all ended in failure. So they take up the "reverse psychology" approach, which is presented here. Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/…
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It's been a while since the Hersey boys have forced odd groups to compete in a ridiculous challenge for "The Championship", so here we are. Though they used ChatGPT to generate the bracket, they provide all the play by play and color commentary you never asked for. Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpo…
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The Hersey boys talk networking (the "meeting up with new people" variety, not computers, though Todd does try to steer things that way). How do you handle networking, making new friends, and the like? If all ese fails you can... Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: …
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Hersey Hobby Wagon: Choose Your Own Adventure Books
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28:04Todd plucks some literary gems from the back of the wagon...for what might be the last time. Yet something new shines on the horizon! Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook: …
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The Hersey boys set out to have themselves a Halloween episode, and of course get sidetracked. Listen along and join them on their journey through haunted houses and so much more, some of which actually relates to the holiday. Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: …
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Eric has not won a Super Bowl, but nonetheless he (and his family) are trekking to the other side of the country to visit the place where it all started. He tells us how, why, and how he needs to prepare differently than his usual trips to WDW. Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On …
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Eric wakes up with mystery cuts, Todd wants to know what women would do if they could become invisible. So, a typical morning conversation with the Hersey boys. Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBo…
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The Wheeling Herseys made a weekend pilgrimage to the shrine to music that is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Eric took Todd on a verbal tour and they discussed their expectations and impressions. Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or …
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Once again, the Hersey boys have a ridiculous debate on a topic of dubious importance. Chosen randomly from a pile of sealed envelopes prepared by our Executive Producer Abby, they each blindly pick a side and go to it! Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod…
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The Hersey Boys riff on their favorite numbers, explain why they are their favorites, and why some folks (like Todd) have different choices depending on the circumstances. Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook: …
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It turns out that you can see at least one Hersey brother on YouTube. And where Todd is lacking in that arena, Eric (and his family) more than make up for it. Listen as Eric tells about: Disney Unpacked https://www.youtube.com/@disneyunpacked Miles the Terror https://www.youtube.com/@milestheterror The TodCast https://www.youtube.com/@todcastpodcas…
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Self Indulgent Audio Biography, Ch. 11: College Years (Phases 1 and 2)
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33:50We pick up the tale of Todd as he embarks on a journey of higher education...and proceeds to just keep playing games. Though he does manage to invent a fast food classic and sell a portion of himself for cigarette money... so there's that. Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @Ca…
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Disney+ has dropped a new Star Wars series...and the Hersey boys are here to chat about it. Todd fills Eric in on a very high-level history of Anakin's former padawan, but only after venting on his one major gripe with this series first. Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @C…
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Eric (im)patiently awaits the arrival of his handyman, which once again turns into an impromptu episode on time, timeliness, and the like. Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodcast.com/ On Twitter: @CastTod and/or @EricHersey On FaceBook: https://www.fac…
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As is often the inspiration for the TodCast, the Hersey boys start their morning chatting about a random thing and turn it into an episode. Today's topic: axe throwing, which quickly turns into a sports podcast. Enjoy Todd's inexpert hot takes (and Eric's corrections)! Connect with the TodCast! Check out our website at: https://todcastpodc…
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Much like Eric has tried D&D and Todd has attempted fantasy football, the Hersey boys once again embark on a cross-pollination of past times. This time, Eric is taking Todd to a professional wrestling event! Eric gives Todd the lowdown on what to expect and how to prepare. Stick around post credits for an additional history lesson from Eric! Connec…
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