Best Carnival Of Randomness Podcasts (2024)

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A Tale of Two DJs 51:08

5h ago51:08

51:08

Rob and Greg are totally discombobulated but still in studio with returning guest Mike Murray, the host of Whole Lotta Shakin' Radio and back again Steve Litvak, host of Rock & Roll Rumble and musician from The Tombstone Hands. It's a talk about all things radio and DJ so sit back and enjoy. Stay tuned after the show for mystery mashup jam session …

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Better With Two (Trimming “Partners in Crime") 1:24:29

7h ago1:24:29

1:24:29

We’d say Partners in Crime is the long-awaited rebirth of one of the best TARDIS teams ever, but that sounds way too dramatic for the Doctor and Donna. After all, they’re just a couple of mates mucking about in time and space, helping out where they can, and having a few laughs, right? Emphasis on that last part: the kickoff to David Tennant’s fina…

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Carnival Talk 42:02

2h ago42:02

42:02

This week we embrace the summer heat and talk all about boardwalks and carnivals. From the Carneys secret language and gang fights to the Freak shows and all of the rides and food. We mention what we love about it all and what are must dos each and every time we go. Greg came prepared with pages and pages of notes and research. It seems like he mig…

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Tony Millions - Part 2 1:18:19

19h ago1:18:19

1:18:19

In this week’s episode, we are once again joined by Tony Million$ from The Mosquitos! Tony comes back for a part 2 to not only talk more Mosquitos, but to also give us a catalog of music that fans can only dream of! We take this DJ radio style as Tony Million$ gives us behind the scenes stories of each song that is played. Take a listen and enjoy t…

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Down At the Crossroads 1:15:08

5d ago1:15:08

1:15:08

Happy belated 4th-ish. Rob and Greg are back in studio and are joined by returning guest and friend Steve Tortoretti and we're going to talk blues. Sit back for some history and chat about the blues that we hope will boost your spirits. Stay tuned after the show for a song from The Blastoffs. Sit back and enjoy! Follow them for more music, info on …

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Battle of the Planets (Strafing “The Armageddon Factor”) 1:30:40

7d ago1:30:40

1:30:40

It’s all been leading to this: The Key to Time season promised a big payoff, one that would assemble the most powerful artifact in the universe and put the Doctor in the middle of a cosmic conflict between the Guardians (well before they had silly birds on their heads). But with the stakes so high, why are we spending so much time pondering princes…

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Our 2024 Summer Plans 26:36

9d ago26:36

26:36

This week we let you all in on our Summer 2024 plans. From a bunch of great concerts to some vacations we plan to take, this summer is already shaping up to be a good one! Give a listen and see if any of your plans are the same as ours! If not, share yours so we can add some more plans to our list.

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DVC Presents: "Canon" by Mario Savastano 50:13

12d ago50:13

50:13

Happy July everyone. Rob and Greg are in studio with returning guests and friends of the Carnival, Mario Savastano, Joey Chacon and Alexus Maxam from the DVC Theatre Company right here in Rochester to discuss the upcoming show, Canon. Join us for a sneak peek and check out the link below for info on tickets. Stay tuned after the show for a song fro…

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Happy Birthday Janell 54:26

17d ago54:26

54:26

We don’t do this often on the Anything Goes Podcast. In fact, we’ve only done it 1 other time to pay honor to one of the original Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump. But when we have the opportunity to celebrate the birthday of one of the nicest most genuine people in this entire world… We will always jump at the opportunity to wish Janell the happiest b…

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The Challenge All Stars 4 35:32

1M ago35:32

35:32

This week we talk about The Challenge: All Stars 4. This episode is full of spoilers, so listen at your own risk! We break down the cast and talk about this season’s final and who came out victorious. We talk about some of the drama, some of the challenges, some of the great music and all of TJs amazing lines. We will miss having it to watch every …

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The Dying Game (HOT TAKE: "Empire of Death") 50:09

22d ago50:09

50:09

Is it getting dusty in here? “Empire of Death” delivers a canon bomb that changes 49 years of Doctor Who history, alongside an emotional twist at the end. If you’re not crying Ncuti Gatwa-style at Ruby and her mum, check to see if you just crumbled into dust. But does the rest of the finale work? And is the Doctor a bad dog owner now? Join us as we…

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Wait of the World (HOT TAKE: "The Legend of Ruby Sunday") 46:13

29d ago46:13

46:13

It’s official: The One Who Waits has been waiting since 1913 (or 1975, depending on the dating protocol). Everything’s gone a bit pyramid-shaped in “The Legend of Ruby Sunday,” as RTD’s multiple twists kept us mostly distracted from the return of this classic villain. So what has he been up to for the last 7,000 years, and how exactly did he seduce…

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Gregs Topics of the Week 36:30

1M ago36:30

36:30

Happy Father’s Day! This week we talk about some more random topics. We mention how the Mets actually won a game (or two) and how we had a serious flashback by seeing Quantice Never Crashed in our hometown of Staten Island. We talk about Greg’s past Father’s Days and how his first one was definitely not how you’d picture it. We also talk about Stoc…

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3rd Annual Paul McCartney Birthday Tribute 50:56

1M ago50:56

50:56

Twice in one day? Call yourselves lucky. Rob and Greg remain in studio to welcome back Ray Paul, a long and storied musician, to talk about a special upcoming event this Saturday, the 3rd Annual Paul McCartney Birthday Tribute at Abilene Bar & Lounge, downtown Rochester. Link below with the details. Stay tuned after the show for a surprise song fro…

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Anthony Blood 56:57

1M ago56:57

56:57

We have returned! Rob and Greg in studio along with returning guest/co-host Steve Tortoretti to welcome a new friend to the Carnival, singer and guitarist for JUDAH, Anthony Blood. Sit back and enjoy the origin stories and the drive to get into music. A bit of a shorter episode this week, but lunch calls us all. Stay tuned after the show for some s…

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Boy Story (HOT TAKE: "Rogue") 50:25

1M ago50:25

50:25

Feeling Rogue-ish? This proud Regency romcom takes Who to places old and new, with enough charm and confidence to fill a shed. It’s a meta love letter to all kinds of fandoms, and cheekily drops in a mystery Doctor (and/or villain?!) like we wouldn’t notice. Join us as we cosplay a couple of podcasters and pour one out for another charming companio…

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Convo with Paul Cohen 1:02:15

2M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

In this week’s episode, find out what happens when you put Greg on the phone with one of his childhood friends of over 20 years. When Paul texted Greg saying “I have opinions”… that’s it all took to make this episode happen! Listen in as they cover everything from concerts, to the Mets, to wrestling, to MTV’s The Challenge. Paul also gives us some …

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Happy Daze (Rockin’ “Delta and the Bannermen”) 1:33:18

1M ago1:33:18

1:33:18

A trip to 1950s Earth to visit Disneyland? Ranking by stories that got our hopes up, Delta and the Bannermen is near top of the charts. But this is actually a bait-and-switch we don’t mind, because the detour to rural Wales sets off a nostalgic romp filled with period music, motorcycle chases, and hostile bees that are most definitely not disappear…

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Blackest Mirror (HOT TAKE: "Dot and Bubble") 40:33

1M ago40:33

40:33

It’s been subtle in the past, but Dot and Bubble is Doctor Who’s first overt homage to Black Mirror, the groundbreaking series that satirizes our relationship with technology in the darkest of ways. It’s ironic, then, that this story has one of the subtlest pieces of subtext in the show’s history, with a moral message lurking just beneath the skin …

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Are the Mets Really the Worst Team in the MLB 38:54

2M ago38:54

38:54

This week we talk (well, more like vent) about the New York Mess… I mean, Mets and what a mess they have been! From injuries to pitchers tossing their gloves in the crowd and saying their own team is the worst… this team has definitely been the best reality show out there! At a time when the Knicks won the hearts of New York, the Rangers are in the…

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Erin & Ross 1:03:44

2M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Happy Memorial Day and a thank you to all the veterans out there. Rob and Greg are in studio along with new guests: musicians and cookie aficionados, Erin & Ross to talk music, origin stories and whatever else happens to come up in the meantime. Stay tuned after the show for a surprise live song from Erin & Ross. Sit back and enjoy! Follow them for…

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Isolation Game (HOT TAKE: "73 Yards") 31:06

2M ago31:06

31:06

It might sound like a really spectacular field goal, but 73 Yards is one of the most unusual episodes of Doctor Who to date. With the Doctor missing, Ruby Sunday must stand alone against… whatever seems to be stalking her. Simple enough, but thanks in large part to a tour de force performance by Millie Gibson, what results is a terrifying story — o…

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Randomness for you Memorial Day Weekend 45:14

2M ago45:14

45:14

Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone! In this week’s episode, we catch up on a lot of recent events that has been taking place over the past week or so. Once again, Greg compiles a list to rapid fire at Alex as she hears each story for the first time. From talking about Ghosts, to Summerslam, to the sudden closings of a Haunted House and a Restauran…

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Carnival With Monsters (Cracking “Thin Ice”) 1:25:19

2M ago1:25:19

1:25:19

How much fun time travel is can often depend on the amount of melanin in your skin. That’s one of the lessons Bill Potts learns in Thin Ice when she and the Doctor take a quick detour to Regency London. At first it looks to be a lively visit to one of the Frost Fairs on the river, but mysterious lights beckon the pair, and soon they’re up to their …

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Mine Craft (HOT TAKE: "Boom") 46:04

2M ago46:04

46:04

When Doctor Who veterans Steven Moffat and Russell T Davies get together, the results can be … explosive. In Boom, Moffat manages to mine classic Who history (hello, Genesis of the Daleks!) while referencing many of his own post-2005 Who scripts. But how will it land with new fans? Stand still with us as we try to defuse this situation with a hot t…

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Mandela Effect 34:53

2M ago34:53

34:53

This week we mess with your minds with some Mandela Effects. From lines in movies that are always said wrong but sworn to be right, to certain logos that you may think are the correct ones but actually are not! Greg did his research on this one and really quizzed Alex to see if she could spot the fake. See if you can too! You’d be surprised how man…

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A Mother of a Show 1:08:35

2M ago1:08:35

1:08:35

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there. Rob and Greg debate passing around cigars and paying honor to the late, great Roger Corman and are joined by returning guest and local music sensation Dan Zea for part two of some good old fashioned stirring discussion and chatting. Stay tuned after the show for a surprise song from Dan. Sit back and…

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Getting Meta With It (HOT TAKE: "Space Babies" and "The Devil's Chord") 57:49

2M ago57:49

57:49

Beatles and butterflies, oh my! ‘Doctor Who’ is back, babes, and we’re cautiously optimistic about it. The first two episodes of the new season, ‘Space Babies’ and ‘The Devil’s Chord,’ show off the range of the show for newbies, but still manage to intrigue, please and irritate the old folks all at once. Join us as we reveal what RTD has to say abo…

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Halfway to Halloween 38:59

2M ago38:59

38:59

In this week’s episode, we go one more round of a Halfway to Halloween episode, except this time we are doing a brand new episode on our thoughts of the 2024 Haunt season. We talk about some of the Haunts that we want to visit this upcoming year as well as how many haunts Greg thinks we should go to. We also get into some very random thoughts that …

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Doctor Who 'Season 1' PREVIEW: Countdown to RTD2 41:54

3M ago41:54

41:54

The first two episodes of Ncuti Gatwa's first season as the Doctor — Space Babies and The Devil's Chord — are just days away. And here at Pull To Open, we've already seen them. And we say "we," we mean Chris. There's only so much he can say about the stories, however, so it's up to Pete to carefully probe the limits of his forbidden knowledge witho…

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O Holy Plight (Beholding “The Church on Ruby Road”) 1:33:14

3M ago1:33:14

1:33:14

Coincidence is how goblins surf time, according to The Church on Ruby Road. So when the Randomizer took us to Ncuti Gatwa’s Christmas special mere days before his first season, you can forgive us for being a little freaked out. Join us as we argue over literally everything in this light-hearted romp, from Ncuti’s narration at the start to Mrs. Floo…

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Our Pre Investigation Thoughts 28:23

3M ago28:23

28:23

For our Halfway to Halloween episode, we do a deep dive into the “Anything Goes” vault. We found an unreleased episode from a year and a half ago and thought it would be fun to finally get it out to the world! This episode was meant to be released on Friday, January 13th, 2023, when we had a trip planned to Hell House to do a paranormal investigati…

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Disasters of the Universe (Unleashing “Flux”) 2:13:46

3M ago2:13:46

2:13:46

What the Flux? No, seriously, what was the actual Flux that happened in Series 13, and why has the Randomizer brought us here now? Can Chris Chibnall’s sprawling Time vs. Space opera even be explained? And did anyone notice the 7 billion dead dogs? Join your totally professional tour guides to Liverpool — er, Doctor Who — as we journey down the tim…

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Tony Million$ from The Mosquitos! Part 1 30:25

3M ago30:25

30:25

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Tony Million$ from The Mosquitos. Tony shares many great stories with us that span over the last 40 years of his time with the band! We hear about some of the most memorable shows that they have played (including some with one of the most famous bands ever created). Tony also tells us all about the newly rel…

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The Rustix Revisited 1:04:27

3M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

This is a big one folks. Rob and Greg are in studio along with co-host Steve T. to welcome Rochester Music Hall of Fame members The Rustix: Chuck Brucato, David Colon and Vince Strenk. Settle in for a good talk about a very lengthy and legendary music career and many things going on within it. Stay tuned after the show for a surprise song from The …

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Even More Random Topics 35:50

3M ago35:50

35:50

This week we bring you another random episode! We talk about how we actually all live in the past and how there is such a thing as a haunted house summer camp (which we both would have loved as kids!). Even though we are both pretty sick right now, it didn’t stop us from sitting down and talking about some random things on our minds. We also give t…

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Surely You Can't Be Serious 1:13:05

3M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

April showers are... constant. Rob and Greg are in studio and with power. Returning to the studio this week is John Adams, former second President, to talk many things, among them Johns new show, The John Adams Show, available on Rochester Free Radio. Sound business advice for anyone interested; link below. Stay tuned after the show for a song from…

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A Message From Pull To Open 2:25

3M ago2:25

2:25

We interrupt this podcast for an important message. The Media Copilot podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-media-copilot ©️AnyWho Media LLC 2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pull-to-open/support

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WrestleMania Recap 35:28

3M ago35:28

35:28

This week we recap all that happened during WrestleMania 40. From Bloodline rules and finishing the story to an entertaining ladder match. We talk about everything we liked, loved and maybe didn’t love as much. We also mention a little bit about our experience going to New York Mets opening day. If you are a Mets fan, you’ll know how this one went.…

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Carnival At the End of the World 59:45

4M ago59:45

59:45

Even though most of us couldn't see it, the eclipse threw everything off. Rob and Greg are back in studio along with new guest and newly acquired friend, the talented musician that is Dan Zea to talk musical origin stories, the eclipse and cats. Stay tuned after the show for a special live performance featuring Dan and Greg. Follow them for more mu…

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Lost in Transport (Contemplating Teleportation in Doctor Who) 33:11

4M ago33:11

33:11

Beam us up, Doctor! From T-Mat to the Kerblam Man, Doctor Who has a rich history of playing with teleportation. We lock onto the show’s best and most notorious materializations, examining how instantaneous travel between two points in space can be amazing or infuriating storytelling. Does teleportation make for lazy plotting or does it open up a un…

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WrestleMania 40 39:49

4M ago39:49

39:49

Wrestlemania weekend is upon us! This week we talk all about Wrestlemania 40 and what we think of the matches and possible winners and losers. Although Wrestlemania has become an entire weekend event, somehow we still get excited for it, especially when our Tribal Chief is headlining both nights! Who will come out victorious and will we be absolute…

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Easter-Dingus Day-April Fools' Mashup 1:11:06

4M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Three holidays in one. Let's go. But the eclipse is still next week. Rob and Greg in studio this week to talk many things. Many things! Easter. Dingus Day. April Fools'. Sci-Fi. Comics. You name it, it'll get talked about. Stay tuned after the show for a song from returning artist Anonymous Willpower. Please enjoy "Pumpkin Love." Follow them for mo…

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Do You Dream What I Dream? (Awakening “Last Christmas”) 1:21:04

4M ago1:21:04

1:21:04

Ho-ho-holy hidden depths, Santa! Last Christmas is the Who holiday special where Steven Moffat bakes an impossible tangerine cake: light and Christmassy on the surface, frosty chills and an arctic expanse of meaning underneath. Plus it changes Capaldi’s Doctor forever. But why has the randomizer, famed for its seasonal programming, served it up to …

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2024 MLB Season 44:42

4M ago44:42

44:42

Welcome to the 2024 MLB season! This week we talk about baseball starting up and how, as Met fans, we aren’t too hopeful but are still excited for the season to begin. We also talk about some of the Ohtani scandal and what we think about it all. Greg also becomes some kind of physicist and talks about living in the past, present and future. Let’s s…

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Faust Return Switch (Corrupting “The Keeper of Traken”) 1:18:05

4M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

May the Source be with you! Tom Baker’s regeneration eve story The Keeper of Traken starts strong with a Shakespearean wedding on a utopian world of niceness — but soon devolves into a slap fight between drama nerds and science nerds over a strangely buff statue. Even its surprise reveal is far from the most masterful. So can the Doctor and Adric’s…

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Twin Toddlers 58:22

4M ago58:22

58:22

This week we talk all about what it’s like to have twin toddlers! From the good to the crazy, we break down a day in the life of our daughters. Alex admits she’s just as obsessed with Bluey as they are and mentions what she thinks might be the toughest part of it all. Greg tells a few stories about what fatherhood has done to him (yes, it includes …

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Total Eclipse of the Carnival 1:05:10

4M ago1:05:10

1:05:10

Spring hath sprung and Happy St. Patrick's Day to all. Greg and Rob are in studio this week to talk many things, but honestly not many of them related to St. Patrick's Day. Plus some eclipse puns. Speaking of the eclipse, joining them in studio is Beth Bailey of the Rochester Eclipse Task Force, plus artist, to talk all things eclipse. Stay tuned a…

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Doctor Who Canon Doesn’t Matter. Or Does It? 38:48

4M ago38:48

38:48

The Toymaker may have made a "jigsaw” of the Doctor’s history, but truthfully it was well jigsawed when he got there. As any fan who has tried to make sense of Doctor Who canon knows (and there have been many), the show’s 60-year run is full of contradictions, retcons, and flat-out nonsense that paying attention to it seems like a waste of… er, tim…

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Catching Up on Random Topics 36:59

4M ago36:59

36:59

This week we are catching up on what’s been going on with the randomness of the world. From a botched Willy Wonka Experience to Mike Tyson’s comeback and what we think of this upcoming baseball season. We fill you in on a few episodes that are coming up in the future (Like another Disney Toddler edition episode). We also speak about how McDonald’s …

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