Best Osten Podcasts (2024)

1
19th May 2024 - We talk with Connecticut State Senators Osten and Somers about the 2024 legislative session 29:21

22d ago29:21

29:21

In this podcast episode ... It’s over for this year, we’re talking the 2024 Connecticut legislative session It was a short session this year, but what does that actually mean, we speak with Eastern Connecticut Senators Cathy Osten and Heather Somers to find out. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region…

1
Matt O'Brien | The Consideration Tax 1:10:07

27m ago1:10:07

1:10:07

🐾 Listen to this episode AD-FREE! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Matt O’Brien (Conan) joins Matt & JD to discuss turning The Fast And The Furious into a musical, podcasting with your wife, how to entertain a parade crowd when you’re on a float, helping an elderly person across the street, taxing your family …

1
9th June 2024 - Talking with Marine Veteran, John Genna about his small business he started during the Covid pandemic 29:56

8h ago29:56

29:56

In this podcast episode ... He started his business at the height of the Covid Pandemic. Four years on and Marine Veteran John Genna is celebrating success and beating the odds with his laser engraving business. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

1
Matt & JD | Let Us Eat It 1:16:38

2d ago1:16:38

1:16:38

🐾 Listen to this episode AD-FREE! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss fun new intro ideas, becoming one with your friends, illegal streaming services, why kids signing contracts is a new trend, an argument about hotel laundry, JD blows his stack over carry-on luggage again, def…

1
Trey Kerby | Creative Wi-Fi Names 1:17:39

4d ago1:17:39

1:17:39

🐾 Listen to this episode AD-FREE! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Trey Kerby (No Dunks) joins Matt & JD to discuss a Grateful Dead mix-up, flipping houses, why children shouldn’t count in the carpool lane, dumb names for your WiFi, pranking Starbucks customers, adding new sounds to a car horn, how to pee sile…

1
2nd June 2024 - We find out about the National Prison Debate League and its teams of incarcerated individuals 29:50

7d ago29:50

29:50

In this podcast episode ... They’re some of the brightest minds around and have taken on and beaten the best debate teams in the US. We find out about the National Prison Debate League and its teams of incarcerated individuals. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

1
Matt & JD | Seen Memes 1:12:01

8d ago1:12:01

1:12:01

🐾 Listen this episode AD-FREE! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss podcast nudity, Las Vegas hotels, the magic of boxed wine, things we’d buy if we won the lotto, having a beer tap at home isn’t as cool as you think, the nicest way to tell your friends you’ve already seen the m…

1
Rachel Doyle | Employee Of The Month 1:19:05

12d ago1:19:05

1:19:05

🐾 Listen this episode AD-FREE! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Rachel Doyle (The Great Beyond) joins Matt & JD to discuss maiden names, AVN Award submissions, winning Employee Of The Month at McDonalds, the various ways kids ruin traveling, crying over black pepper, crazy mother-in-laws, embarrassing your kid…

1
26th May 2024 - It's Memorial Day weekend and we remember and honor those who served and talk to our local veterans 29:41

14d ago29:41

29:41

In this podcast episode ... It’s Memorial Day weekend and we remember and honor those who served. And we talk to the veterans of the Danielson Coffee House who serve their community each month with their mobile food pantry. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

1
Matt & JD | Graduation Nation 2:34

16d ago2:34

2:34

🐾 Listen to the FULL episode! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss the maddest they’ve ever been at each other, getting suspended on the last day of school, being turned off by black and white film, the pageantry of graduation, getting drunk at work, being bad at firing people, …

1
J.E. Skeets | Gentleman’s One-Pump 1:11:05

19d ago1:11:05

1:11:05

🐾 Listen this episode AD-FREE! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, J.E. Skeets (No Dunks) joins Matt & JD to discuss sticking it to AI, the staying power of the handshake, cruise control sounds cooler than it is, why reading a speech off your phone is unacceptable, getting a Ring camera for the content, Pig Latin…

1
Matt & JD | Deer Diary 1:09:24

23d ago1:09:24

1:09:24

Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss sexy faxes, a hierarchy of cellular phone providers, Apple Geniuses are stealing our data, snooping through your child’s diary, being exiled back to Canada, hitting a deer with your car, shooting a gun inside your house, exotic carpool lanes, dentists are the most insecure doctors, a new kind of …

1
Michelle Brasier | Nipples To The Sky 1:06:20

26d ago1:06:20

1:06:20

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Michelle Brasier (Aunty Donna) joins Matt & JD to discuss money trees, parasocial relationships, sexual workout prompts, getting scammed on Facebook Marketplace, our good friend Joseph Pilates, online vigilante justice, fake standup comedians, men hugging men, how to pick out…

1
12th May 2024 - Homelessness in Connecticut continues to rise. We talk to a local non-profit about why that is. 28:43

29d ago28:43

28:43

In this podcast episode ... They number in the thousands, we’re talking about people who are homeless And since 2021 the number of homeless people in the state has risen 14% and its affecting people of ALL age groups. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

1
Matt & JD | Dash Cam Dilemma 1:16:30

1M ago1:16:30

1:16:30

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss celebrity roasts, the return of live TV, shopping like a European, kids loving grunge music, words that we hate, the average price of a lobster roll, Ric Flair hates a sloppy mudpie WOOO!, using a private investigator to track down your hat…

1
Zach Pugh | Drinking Alone 59:31

1M ago59:31

59:31

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Zach Pugh (Live At Raccoon Motel) joins Matt & JD to discuss whether VHS tapes are the new vinyl, pretending to hold up the Leaning Tower of Pisa, phones with features we don’t need, the glory of practical effects, the size of genitalia on Renaissance statues, trying to make …

1
5th May 2024 - Sex trafficking is spiking in Connecticut since Covid 19, we find out more. 29:38

1M ago29:38

29:38

In this podcast episode ... There were around 310 reports of it in 2023 alone, we’re talking about SEX trafficking and its happening right here in Connecticut. We talk to two non-profits about the problem and how they and others are trying to combat it. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region…

1
Matt & JD | Baby On Bar 1:11:38

1M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

🐾 To hear the FULL episode join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss dressing like your spouse, things you wouldn’t wear in public, checking in on New Year’s resolutions, why trumpet players are so sexy, a dubious restaurant scam, a romcom for jilted lovers, being duped by a bartende…

1
Leigh Ellis | Fad Diets 1:13:15

1M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Leigh Ellis joins Matt & JD to discuss completing his basketball world tour, food vs. sports, Imodium prophylactics, drinking on Copacabana Beach, slow dancing to 4 Non Blondes, asking strangers to apply sunscreen to your back, taking trips early on in relationships, why tenn…

1
28th April 2024 - We talk to the US Coast Guard Academy about the largest cadet cheating scandal in their history involving 55 cadets 29:40

2M ago29:40

29:40

In this podcast episode ... It’s the biggest cadet cheating scandal in the Coast Guard Academy’s history. We sit down with the Academy to find out how 55 cadets of the class of 2025 did it. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

1
Matt & JD | Barbecue Boycott [Patreon Preview] 1:56

1M ago1:56

1:56

🐾 To hear the FULL episode join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss being in “a mood,” burping on camera, prom season, Jello soup, planning a trip to The Maritimes, guessing the cost of meats at a BBQ restaurant, ramen regrets, the dull women’s club, storing cheese in a car, earlies…

1
Drew Magary | High School Reunions 1:00:41

2M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Drew Magary (Defector) joins Matt & JD to discuss hanging out with Justin Bieber, shooting guns with Chris Pratt, having a Toy Soldiers fantasy, the best age to attend a high school reunion, getting roasted by teachers, looking worse in photos than mirrors, the nostalgia of a…

1
21st April 2024 - We sit down with the new CEO of TVCCA, Joshua Kelly to talk about his vision for the 60 year old non-profit 29:42

2M ago29:42

29:42

In this podcast episode ... It’s last CEO retired after 50 years, so what’s next for the non-profit TVCCA? We sit down with the non-profits newest and youngest CEO, Joshua Kelly to find out his plans moving forward. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

1
Matt & JD | Red Hair Thing 1:07:25

2M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss slang we learned from Outkast, the best age for kids to start using social media, being an uncool uncle, babies having babies, red hair is a red herring, Princess Diana conspiracies, the government now controls snow, playing records backwards, a very…

1
Avital Ash | Wedding Bands & Wedding Bans 1:11:07

2M ago1:11:07

1:11:07

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Avital Ash (Avital Ash Workshops Her Suicide Note) joins Matt & JD to discuss doing standup for one person, unnecessary trigger warngings, eating dinner in front of the TV, pepperoni pizza on Yom Kippur, talking to a Bluetooth speaker, kids on the dancefloor, chaotic wedding …

1
14th April 2024 - Talking with Anne Miller, Executive Director of TEEG about the human services agency 29:34

2M ago29:34

29:34

In this podcast episode... It’s a 40 year old human services agency in the far corner of the quiet corner of Connecticut. We sit down with the Executive Director and find out about TEEG and the services it continues to provide to those in need. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region…

1
Matt & JD | Clown Car Suitcase 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss the darkside of Tim Horton’s, Eclipse injuries, being too competitive, chaperoning children on a school trip, a teenager’s guide to New York City, getting tricked by non-alcoholic beer, giving repairmen vodka, the proper way to butter bread…

1
David Roth | The Longest Yard Sign 1:14:22

2M ago1:14:22

1:14:22

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, David Roth (Defector) joins the show to discuss why magicians are such weirdos, having the same name as a superstar, vandalizing yard signs, safe topics to discuss with your neighbors, voting for sheriffs on name alone, getting braces as an adult, bringing your own food to a …

1
7th April 2024 - We're delving into immersive shopping experiences with female entrepreneur Ellie Greenberg 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

In this podcast episode ... Traditional shopping is making way for immersive experiences, but what does that actually mean? We talk to a female entrepreneur who has four immersive stores to find out the secret to her success. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

1
Matt & JD | Eclipse Fever 1:14:13

2M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss the dumbest things they’ve been fooled by, people congratulating you for something you haven’t done, YouTube is stingy with the plaques, Spring Break 2024, keeping kids away from the eclipse, the Seinfeld Pop Tarts movie, weird lies your la…

1
Trey Kerby | The Ghost Pants Prank 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Trey Kerby (No Dunks) joins Matt & JD to discuss why kids are the worst prankers, making DIY sand traps, April Fools gone wrong, changing the photo on someone’s homescreen, the lack of whoopee cushion innovation, places to put googly eyes, what to do when you see a truck bein…

1
31st March 2024 - It's our 200th episode and we're talking to the Town of Manchester, CT as they celebrate 200 years 29:33

2M ago29:33

29:33

In this podcast episode ... It’s our 200th episode. And to celebrate this milestone we sat down with the Town of Manchester, who are continuing to celebrate their 200th birthday, looking at their past, present and future. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

1
Matt & JD | In Full Swing [PATREON PREVIEW] 2:02

2M ago2:02

2:02

Get a free trial at Patreon.com/IsThisGood... Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss seeing a child chug a beer, parental discipline hacks, sea shanties, the advantage of having a distinctive voice, McDonalds gets donuts, an April Fools warning, JD tells tales of the 90s Swing music revival, the inside scoop on Wendy from Wendy’s, shi…

1
Rod Benson | Confronting Noisy Neighbors 1:02:06

3M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Rod Benson (Different Dude) joins Matt & JD to discuss the weird things you remember when writing about yourself, whether locker room humor translates to the outside world, Rod’s most-hated NBA player, smoking cigars with Jackie Chan, the set decoration on LeBron’s new podcas…

1
24th March 2024 - We're talking mortgages with Jonathan Tremblay and why you need to shop around and get pre-qualified 29:16

3M ago29:16

29:16

In this podcast episode ... It’s possibly the biggest financial decision you’ll make in your life, to own a home and get a mortgage. We talk with Jonathan Tremblay an independent mortgage specialist about why you should shop around and get pre-qualified. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region…

1
Matt & JD | Labatt Bluetooth 1:06:06

3M ago1:06:06

1:06:06

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss beach crocodiles, airport lactation rooms, bragging about your car’s mileage, Final Destination retirement homes, St. Paddy’s Day mimosas, not being invited to parties, the shave and a haircut song, the sun never sets on being cool, floors …

1
Tas Melas | Back It Up, Back It In 1:19:30

3M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Tas Melas (No Dunks) joins Matt & JD to discuss near death experiences, smashing plates for fun, backseat driving, getting mail from the president, back up cameras have made people too cocky, the delicate art of typewriter repair, getting stuck behind a firetruck, being force…

1
17th March 2024 - In conversation with Ruth Hartunian-Alumbaugh about her radio show Ravings and Cravings and her passion for food. 28:52

3M ago28:52

28:52

In this podcast episode ... She’s a talented musician, music therapist, foodie and host of a popular radio show in the region We talk with Ruth Hartunian-Alumbaugh, host of WILI’s Ravings & Cravings about her life, work and passions. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

1
Matt & JD | Enter Sandeman 1:12:24

3M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss vacation hangovers, falling in a hole, port is a weird thing to drink, JD has a new airplane anxiety, Matt almost got into a fight for being helpful, ice cold Oscars takes, we’ve finally done the pretzel research, eating meals at the cinema…

1
Tyler Parker | Short-Sleeved Jeans 1:05:32

3M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Tyler Parker (The Ringer) joins Matt & JD to discuss writing novels, paying for stage time, Oklahoman tumbleweed, the publisher did not send us Tyler’s book, why annoying things other people do aren’t annoying when we do them, ruining someone’s day with water, targeting dads …

1
10th March 2024 - We talk with Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region - SeCTer about their role in the local economy 29:07

3M ago29:07

29:07

In this podcast episode ... They’re called the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region or SeCTer But what do they do, why should your business be talking to them and how are they helping grow the regions economy? Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

1
Matt & JD | Gumbo Potpourri 1:03:42

3M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss unconstructive criticism, why taking an Uber can be embarrassing, tweezing on the street, country musicians’ legs, gumbo as a deodorizer, the need to breed, a Jet Blue confrontation, swingin’ on the flippity-flop, new (very bad and very mad…

1
Jerome Cheng | Seasons 1:10:26

3M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Jerome Cheng (No Dunks) joins Matt & JD to discuss impromptu performance reviews, smuggling contraband for a friend, the coolest streets in the world, seasons are defunct, revolving doors are an underrated invention, a very lame time travel fantasy, customer service chatbots,…

1
3rd March 2024 - Talking to the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling during Problem Gambling month, being March 29:20

3M ago29:20

29:20

In this podcast episode ... March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month And we talk to the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling about how things are looking and who’s being affected by legalized gambling in the state. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

1
Matt & JD | Storage Peace 2:23

3M ago2:23

2:23

🐾 Check out the full episode by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss Tik Tok dances, jiggly cakes, the most popular baseball clip of all-time, German game shows, cooking in a bikini, storage wars vs storage peace, a new awards scam, peeing outdoors, the best thing about work …

1
Joey Devine & Sean Keane | My Friends Are Over There 1:09:39

3M ago1:09:39

1:09:39

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, Joey Devine and Sean Keane (Roundball Rock) join Matt and JD to discuss couple names, lying in standup comedy, what it takes to be an Uncle Dad, two-drink minimums, fighting your way back to your spot after going to the bathroom at a concert, using military time as a civilian…

1
25th February 2024 - We talk to Reality Interactive about the world of digital transformation and what it means for consumers 29:56

4M ago29:56

29:56

In this podcast episode ... They help companies across the nation with their digital transformation. We talk to Reality Interactive based in Middletown on how they’re connecting businesses and customers in the digital age. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

1
Matt & JD | Panic In The Attic 1:10:11

4M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 Today in The Great Beyond, Matt, JD & Rachel discuss Prime Minister’s Day, playing jam band music to annoy customers, the chaos of checking your coat, pinball is the hardest arcade game, trying to remember the pandemic by re-living classic Zooms, taking pictures of your pet’s poop, there’s to…

1
J.E. Skeets | Superstition Ain't The Way 1:13:18

4M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

🐾 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/isthisgood 🐾 On today’s show, J.E. Skeets (No Dunks) joins Matt & JD to discuss winning awards that no one’s ever heard of, the problems with using a pseudonym, superstitions we respect, annoying lawn signs, bagging your own groceries, vaping indoors, watching sports on tape delay, beer foam art is better…

1
Before you travel with someone else... 21:01

4M ago21:01

21:01

These questions are SO important to ask BEFORE you travel with someone else... Usually people want to go on a trip with someone, and I totally understand that, but make sure you ask the questions I list in this video so you are the most prepared for your trip! I have lost friends and had bad trips experiences while traveling because I did not ask t…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Osten Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide