Best Absurdist Humor Podcasts (2024)

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S7E10 - Xav Leplae - Riverwest Radio 30:15

1d ago30:15

30:15

For the last couple of months, in collaboration with Riverwest Radio, previous episodes of our podcast have been broadcast Wednesday nights at 9:30 on WXRW 104.1 in Milwaukee. In a Bait and Switch Podcast first, on 6/19/2024 we broadcast our show live on the radio at 104.1 This is a recoding of that historic broadcast, where we talk about the evolu…

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The 3 Saints ( S3 E11 ) 3 min. Highlights 3:00

1h ago3:00

3:00

July's highlight clip features the guys with guest Chad in far flung locations trying to make a difference. Some times we care too much.By Bait and Switch Podcast

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Fun in the Sun with Chip Dunn 1:00:37

5d ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Chip Dunn, fully swung 24/7. We're looking at Haverhill High School's 2006 yearbook and dissecting some "lyrics" of Rob Zombie's, who went to Haverhill High! Woowwwwww... We also have a "Viva La Bam" trivia segment called Bamily Feud. Vito. www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support…

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S3 E14 & 26 Consolidated - Long Form Skits 44:25

4h ago44:25

44:25

July's consolidated release features 2 of our favorite skits from Season 3. One features an Outdoor Adventures author and the other features a dust up with our Audio Streaming Service provider.By Bait and Switch Podcast

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Androgynous Biologist 1:13:41

3d ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Would you like to gain the Knowledge of the Chameleon? Just pay very close attention to this installment of Pervert Proverbs, which may well be one of the best ever. www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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S7 E9A - Dennis McBride - Mayfair Mall 32:10

5d ago32:10

32:10

In the second half of our interview with the Mayor of Wauwatosa, Dennis McBride, we focus on the development at Mayfair Mall. We talk about what the development plans are for Mayfair Mall, why Mayfair is such an attractive site, the benefits of the new development, the high housing demand in Wauwatosa and much, much more! Enjoy!…

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S7 E9 - Dennis McBride - Wauwatosa Schools 30:45

9d ago30:45

30:45

It's time for our annual state of the city podcast as we sit down with the mayor of Wauwatosa, Dennis McBride. The first thing on the agenda this year is the future of our public school system. We talk about open enrollment, school funding, the big proposal to shutdown the middle schools and much, much more! Enjoy!…

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Stink Fish (feat. Cassio Stud) 1:00:26

10d ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Hello, folks. Please listen to this episode, which contains Googie Reviewbies and some discussions regarding Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Salute Your Shorts. Thank you. www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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Purple Cooper Got A Big Disease 1:13:06

17d ago1:13:06

1:13:06

Hey, everybody! This episode is mostly little mini segments and listener requests. Just listen to it, K? It's good. www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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Tour de France Preview 2024 47:02

19d ago47:02

47:02

It's time for our annual Tour de France Preview Podcast! We've once again assembled our panel of experts, including long-time cycling enthusiasts, Chris and Will Beyer along with former professional cyclist and organizer of the Tour of America's Dairyland, Tom Schuler. Notably absent this year is Mitch Teich- we wish Mitch a speedy recovery after s…

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Everything Different 1:08:48

24d ago1:08:48

1:08:48

We're officially back and we've got jingles! We also have a new hip-hop song that's sure to change your outlook on life itself. All The Things We Said makes a return and stick around for a new mashup song and a special edition of Brain War! www.linktr.ee/coolparents --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/supp…

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S7 E8A - Chris Schmidt - Worldwide politics 25:18

1M ago25:18

25:18

Most of you probably don't know that our guest, Chris Schmidt has a passionate interest in global politics. So, in the second half of our interview with him, we discuss political races around the world. As most of us know, there are several important elections going on around the world this year and the three of us give our thoughts on where things…

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S7 E8 - Chris Schmidt - Milwaukee Comedian 31:00

1M ago31:00

31:00

This week we talk with Milwaukee comedian, Chris Schmidt. We talk with Chris about the interesting way he got started in stand-up comedy, the way the stand-up comedy landscape has changed in Milwaukee in the last decade, what it takes to really make a career out of comedy, how comedy routines are fine-tuned through open-mics and much, much more! En…

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Best Goofs! (Ep. 261 - 290) 59:41

1M ago59:41

59:41

We'll be back real soon, hang in there! www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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Storm Trooper ( S4 E10 & E10A ) 3 min. Highlights 3:12

1M ago3:12

3:12

The 3 minute highlight package for June features our interview with a disgruntled Imperial Storm Trooper who joins us from the Enteron Sector.By Bait and Switch Podcast

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S3 E13 & E15 & E24 Consoildated - We got Covid 55:53

1M ago55:53

55:53

Our June 2024 Consolidated release features 3 interviews from 2020. It was the first summer of covid and interviewing people who got the novel virus seemed like a novel idea. The first interview is a covid skit and the other 2 interviews are people that got covid early when it was a little mysterious. The last interview features my co-host Jim Mart…

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Best Prank Calls (vol. 2) 49:31

2M ago49:31

49:31

Here's a collection of prank calls we've done, including Andy Dick and Dave Navarro! (If any legal professionals ask, they were both just really good impressions...) www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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S7 E7A - Alan Salazar - Top Ten Lists 23:34

2M ago23:34

23:34

For the second half of our interview with comedian and producer, Alan Salazar, we play a little game called Guess the Top Ten. We take a look at several top ten lists and (surprise, surprise) see how many we can guess. We also gripe about the rankings, gloat about the extent of our irrelevant knowledge or sometimes both. Being right or wrong doesn'…

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Best Goofs! (Ep. 236 - 260) 59:43

2M ago59:43

59:43

See you in a month! www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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S7 E7 - Alan Salazar - Comedian and Producer 33:10

2M ago33:10

33:10

Today we talk with local comedian and producer, Alan Salazar. Alan talks to us about how he got started in stand-up, how he got started producing shows, some of the best open mics to go to in Milwaukee, the trials and tribulations of stand-up comedy and much, much more! Enjoy!By Bait and Switch Podcast

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Side Strap Slide Wallet 1:17:08

2M ago1:17:08

1:17:08

Pervert Proverbs is in the house, and this batch is simply exquisite! We also have Viewer Reviewer runnin' buckwild along with our reactions to the "Twisters" trailer. Thanks for listening! www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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S7 E6 - Ben Riggs - History of Dungeons & Dragons 53:21

2M ago53:21

53:21

This week we talk with Dungeons and Dragons historical expert, Ben Riggs! We talk with Ben about how Dungeons and Dragons got it's start, what contributed to the game's recent renaissance, how Ben stumbled into the D&D expert historian role, what he thinks the future might look like, what he said on X (formerly Twitter) that made waves in the D&D c…

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Jerry Augustine ( S4 E9 & E9A ) 3 min highlights 3:05

2M ago3:05

3:05

May's 3 minute highlight package features former Milwaukee Brewer, Jerry Augustine. Since this interview "Augie" has become a regular on our Milwaukee Brewer / MLB yearly previews. Thanks as always goes out to our Sports Director, Jeff Grayson for setting up this interview.By Bait and Switch Podcast

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Leroy 1:04:36

2M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

This episode contains another installment of the new segment Synompsis. And you know we had to talk a little huss since the Kentucky Derby just happened. We also have an incredible Apedate! www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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S3 E12 & 12A Consolidated One LastTime with an Old Friend 1:03:03

2M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

For May our consolidated episode features our second and last interview with my late friend, Tim Okland. It's been 1 1/2 years since he's been gone, but he isn't forgotten. It's a real blessing to have an audio recording of a few conversations with him. This episode is ok, it was a zoom interview so it's not as spontaneous as our other interview wi…

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I Intend to Eat Every Hole 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Justy Boy brought us some Missed Connections to chew on! We also have some interesting news to discuss and we tasked A.I. with making The Shaggs' "My Pal Foot Foot" lyrics into a good song. The results are very interesting! www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support…

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2024 Tour Of Italy Preview 40:22

3M ago40:22

40:22

It's time once again for our preview of the Tour of Italy cycling race! We bring back our esteemed panel consisting of cycling enthusiasts and previous Bait and Switch Podcast guests, Will Beyer and Mitch Teich, along with co-host Chris Beyer. In addition, we're once again very fortunate to have former professional cyclist, 1987 USPRO national road…

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Melissa Pulls the Plug (She Loves It) 1:06:47

3M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

Yearbook Bios are back with a vengeance, and so is Cowpoke Poetry! Please enjoy responsibly. www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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NYC Actor - Comedian ( S4 E8 &E8A ) 3 min. Highlights 3:12

3M ago3:12

3:12

April's 3 minute highlights are from a Season 4 interview with NYC Actor - Comedian Lauren LoGuidiceBy Bait and Switch Podcast

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S3 E11 &11A Consolidated - Running a Business during Covid 44:08

3M ago44:08

44:08

For April our Consolidated episode features Jimmy Findlay a local tavern owner. We talk to him just a Covid was ruining the economy. We talk about his then novel efforts to combat the novel virus and keep his business afloat.By Bait and Switch Podcast

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Fundus & Brein 1:02:51

3M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

There's a new segment in town... it's called Where Are They Now? and in this installment, we're discussing what happened to "Hey Arnold!" characters after the show ended. Then, we have some very interesting Googie Reviewbies runnin' buckwild! www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support…

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S7 E5A - Demetrius L Jackson - Generational Clash 17:39

3M ago17:39

17:39

In the second half of our interview with 27 year old Chicago comedian Demetrius L Jackson, we talk about the differences between his generation and ours. We talk politics, housing, career decisions, relationships and much more! Enjoy!By Bait and Switch Podcast

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Bro Loads 1:23:00

3M ago1:23:00

1:23:00

I'll be your dick baby. We got Pervert Proverbs and a new segment called News 2: The Sequel to the News. Also, a little eclipse conspiracy talk! www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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S7 E5 - Demetrius L Jackson - Comedian 25:05

3M ago25:05

25:05

In the first half of our interview with Chicago comedian Demetrius L Jackson, we talk about his comedy career to this point, including his experiences in San Diego, LA and Chicago, the interesting way he got his start in comedy, his comedic philosophy, things you can and can't say on stage and much, much more! Enjoy!…

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Down with the Thickness 1:39:04

3M ago1:39:04

1:39:04

Guess what! Fundiferous Rex is here with us and he's spilling all his beans about ghost, among other things. I Love This Business is also making an appearance, so check it out, why don't ya?! www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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Jeff Grayson and Jerry Augustine - MLB Preview 2024 36:40

4M ago36:40

36:40

In the second half of our baseball preview with Jeff Grayson and Jerry Augustine, we shift our focus from our hometown Brewers to the rest of Major League Baseball. We talk about the effects of the pitch clock, whether or not MLB should have a salary cap, underdogs vs dynasties, the affordability of going to a major league baseball game, our predic…

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A Street Cone Named Desire 1:00:26

4M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Hope you like CONE! We're trying on some new segments this episode, and I think we have some winners: Fact or Fistin' and Viewer Reviewer. We also have a new prank phone call! <3 www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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Jeff Grayson and Jerry Augustine - Brewers Preview 2024 34:36

4M ago34:36

34:36

It's the podcast you've all been waiting for and it's one of our favorite times of the year as we get to talk Brewers baseball with Jeff Grayson and Jerry Augustine! We chat with Jeff and Augie about everything Brewers: Managers- old and new, the keys to the Brewers offense this year, what the pitching staff will be like without Brandon Woodruff an…

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Social Media Debate ( S4 E7 & 7A ) 3 min Highlights 2:55

4M ago2:55

2:55

The 3 minute highlight mini-ep for March is from Season 4 featuring Dan Leunig and Dave Balistreri talking about covid and the role of social media in discourse.By Bait and Switch Podcast

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You Cannot Body Slam Flip Acre 1:08:29

4M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

After a little Googie Reviewbie action, we have a brand new edition of Groff the Chain! www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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S3 E10 & E10A Consolidated Coffee's For Closers 49:14

4M ago49:14

49:14

For March 2024 our consolidated episode features a Season 3 interview with business author, Mark Evans.By Bait and Switch Podcast

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1,000% Spaghetti Boys 1:01:58

4M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Making a Muscle Boy is here to rock your world! In other news, we got Rodeo Rhymes. Enjoy! www.coolparents.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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S7 E4A - John Berens - Idioms 14:39

4M ago14:39

14:39

For the second half of our interview, John Berens joins us for a new game we could call "Name that Idiom!" We take a look at a handful of old slang phrases and try to figure out what they mean. Play along at home and come up with your own answers, while you listen in on our ideas! We'll do our best to make sure you don't learn anything! When you're…

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Beyond the Freak Bin 1:02:52

4M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

We've got a real stand-out show for y'all here, so get into it! There are trucks, Oscar movie synopses and some Rob Zombie freakery. Thanks for listening! www.coolparents.co www.patreon.com/coolparents --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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S7 E4 - John Berens - Comedian and Production Assistant 25:42

5M ago25:42

25:42

Today we're joined by comedian, production assistant and editor, John Berens. John talks with us about how he got into comedy, what it's like working with his brother Charlie, different styles of comedy and much, much more! Make sure you catch up with everything going on with John and his brother Charlie at https://ManitowocMinute.com/ Enjoy!…

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Crocodile Dun-DID 1:21:23

5M ago1:21:23

1:21:23

This one's really good, don't miss it. Justy Boy is back and we're looking at Yearbook Photos, The Book of 2 Chainz, Bigfoot Update, and some amazing A.I. Songs! www.linktr.ee/coolparents www.patreon.com/coolparents --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support…

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WDHC 288: The Crew 2:16:06

5M ago2:16:06

2:16:06

This week Jason is joined by the podcast's cast of regulars, Jesse Towler, John the Songman and Frankie MacDonald. Then Kill Tony royalty, Nicole Tran, joins us to talk about all kinds of things.By Jason Marshall

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S7 E3A - Ben Hofman - Hot Takes! 13:55

5M ago13:55

13:55

In the second half of our interview, stand-up comic Ben Hofman join us for some "HOT TAKES"! We talk politics, sports, weather and more! Enjoy!By Bait and Switch Podcast

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Juice Box Mafia 1:20:37

5M ago1:20:37

1:20:37

Witness BWETT as he magnificently fills in for Justy Boy! Thanks for listening! www.linktr.ee/coolparents www.patreon.com/coolparents --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cool-parents/support

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S7 E3 - Ben Hofman - Brain Cancer and Stroke Stuff 33:42

5M ago33:42

33:42

Today we're joined by local comic, Ben Hofman who shares his inspirational story with us. Ben was diagnosed with brain cancer at 15 years old and then had a stroke at 22. He tells us how he's been able to take his very difficult health challenges and turn them into something positive using comedy. We also talk about the secret comedy shows he produ…

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