"Unspoken Requests" is a radio program hosted by Jared Cheek and Mike Adams. It is recorded in Bloomington, IN and aired in syndication on community radio WFHB every other Wednesday night in the enviable time slot of 11pm-1am. This is the podcast version where we edit out all the copyrighted material and whittle it down to just the best, original, top shelf, premium content.
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What do 2 Rockstars, a Standup Comedian, and an Internet Sex Icon have in common? Freedom. Tune in Thursday nights @ Midnight Central to laugh at these societal rebels discuss everything from politics to favorite sexual position. Really, what's the difference?
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Welcome to the Burrito Cartel! We are a comedy pod just here to have fun! We love all foods and don’t discriminate!
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A smorgasbord of pop culture delights! You never know what you're gonna get but it will be a satisfying meal! Random Chatterings is a biweekly pop culture podcast hosted by LA trans enby Arlill Rodriguez. Whether it's a broad look at pop culture with a guest or a deep-dive into specific media, our podcast will be both entertaining and informative for our listeners! New episodes every other Saturday of the month! Album art created by Julian Taylor.
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Award-winning comedians, best friends, and self-confessed self-absorbs, Mary O’Connell and Sharlin Jahan, endeavour to discover more about themselves and their celebrity guests by completing personality quizzes. Every week: a new quiz, new revelations, and big laughs. Produced & edited by Dom Stephens. (Title music: ”She’s On My Mind” by Josh Woodward - joshwoodward.com)
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My name is Luke Lindgren. I was in love and in a relationship for over a decade. She had other plans with other people, and some pretty crazy things happened through the process of it ending. I find myself in a sort o) transitional phase, so I bought a vintage camper and decided to travel around to sit down and have fun, funny, meaningful conversations with interesting folks. Some are long time friends, some are people I met just before hitting record. I find myself connecting with some real ...
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Life is a journey that’s filled with ups and downs, but it is how we respond to our failures that truly define us. Conan O’Brien was on The Howard Stern Show and said, "Thirty-five things have to go wrong for the best thing to happen in your career." "Failing Up" is the podcast that takes its listeners through the failures in our guest’s lives that “had to happen” in order for them to find true success. Hosted by long-time podcasters Guy Opochinski and comedian Eden Dranger, Failing Up attem ...
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Four young adults explore relationships in today’s world through the millennial outlook with a tongue in cheek approach. Along the way, they find out that dating is never what it seems, people go to extreme lengths to find “the one,” and that the world’s view and definition of modern romance isn’t what they thought it to be. Admittedly, our first few episodes are a little rough, but we found our voice early and have been producing great episodes weekly now.
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Comedian Ali Anabestani explores different topics with different people all in one take.
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Quick update to the scheduling of future episodes! Listen for more info! :D --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/random-chatterings/messageBy Arlill Rodriguez
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Swan Wash is here! And frankly, a wide variety of topics are covered during this lengthy conversation. Local music politics, the death of the middle American small town, middle names, energy drinks…but the main thing you should take away is that Swan Wash has a new album out and it’s called “Shadow Shadow“! https://archive.org/download/ur-149-pv/UR…
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If you would like to support the work we do at Random Chatterings, please donate, if you can, at the links provided below. PayPal: https://paypal.me/ranchatpod Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Arlill-Rodriguez Cashapp: https://cash.app/$ranchatpod1 CW: Ableism, Depression, Burnout, Death This month (I swear, we'll get better at this), Arlill celebrates t…
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Bloomington’s own Mat Alano-Martin returns to the show to tell us all about the upcoming Limestone Comedy Fest, and to discuss christian ska. https://archive.org/download/ur-148-pv/UR%20148-pv.mp3By Tan Van Tour Talk: How To Be a Band
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Episode 147 with guests Christine Brackenhoff & Abby Noroozi (out-going and in-coming WFHB Music Directors, respectively)
Three weeks in a row! Its an embarassment of radio riches! This week, Jared and Mike get into the nitty gritty with Christine Brackenhoff & Abby Noroozi to find out just how the community radio sausage is made. Did you know; community radio stations don’t actually make any sausage at all?!? Learn that fact, and others on this week’s episode of Unsp…
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CW: Weed, Ableism This month (sorry audience), Arlill talks about when they got really high at a musical festival but how that also made them thinking about masking, as a neurodivergent/atypical person, in public. We took an expected break due to a darn sore throat but we're back in action again! Shout-outs to Elliott/groverlicious on Instagram! Vi…
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Episode 146 with guests Rick Sebak (public TV hero), Lewis Rogers (local ne’erdowell), and Scott Kirkpatrick (wine maker)
It’s WFHB fund drive season, bb!! So, here’s a bonus episode fer ya. Jared and Mike are joined live-to-tape-via-satellite by none other than THE Rick Sebak to talk about his TV career, and upcoming (first ever!) visit to Bloomington. Lewis Rogers stops by to talk about the joys of community radio, and formerly-local Napa Valley wine maker, Scott Ki…
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They’ve made one hundred and forty-five of these things?? You heard right, folks! Join Jared and Mike in the studio as they listen to records and discuss such illuminating topics as; Jared’s return to auto maintenance, eclipse traffic, reward program schemes, and much, much more! https://archive.org/download/ur-145-pv/UR%20145-pv.mp3…
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CW: Existentialism, Ableism, Burnout, Mental Health, Depression This week, Arlill records a therapy session with their podcast (hold on, stay with me now) and talks about the struggles of producing art in 2024 but how they will confront those struggles to produce better episodes for the rest of the year. Correction: we have 9 WIP projects that are …
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Episode 144 with guests Josephine McRobbie & Joseph O’Connell (Gibson & Toutant), and Josh Brewer and Addison Rogers (Cicada Cinema)
It’s Wednesday night all over the world! This week, Jared and Mike are joined by Josephine McRobbie and Joseph O’Connell, aka Gibson & Toutant, to talk about their new album, On The Green. BUT WAIT, THAT’S NOT ALL!! Josh Brewer and Addison Rogers are also in the studio on behalf of Cicada Cinema to tell us all about the upcoming visit and film fest…
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Jared and Mike have returned yet again to make the show. This go round, they’re joined by the ever-charming Alex Swartzentruber to talk about fast food breakfast, Jared’s unfounded, slanderous, accusations against Mike, documentary films, and much much more! https://archive.org/download/ur-143-pv/UR%20143-pv.mp3…
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For the 142nd time, Jared and Mike are BACK, BABY!! This time they jaw with musician Kora Puckett about his new EP, “3 Songs”, and then later talk about Mike’s recent elective cosmetic surgery. https://archive.org/download/ur-142-pv/UR%20142-PV.mp3By Tan Van Tour Talk: How To Be a Band
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Jared and Mike are – you’re not gonna believe this – back! And this time they’re talking to Addison Rogers about french fry containers, hotdog preparation, terms of endearment, Terms of Endearment, and much, much more! https://archive.org/download/ur-141-pv/UR%20141-pv.mp3By Tan Van Tour Talk: How To Be a Band
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Jared and Mike are back! This time, they’re joined by local mainstays, Anna & Aaron Denton, who hold the distinction of being guests on this show more times than anyone else. Topics of discussion include; all of the George Foremen, Optometrist vs Dentist, and more! https://archive.org/download/ur-140-pv/UR%20140-pv.mp3…
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The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses - RCB #8
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CW: Ableism, Grooming -Spoiler Warning up to Chapter 104 This week, Arlill talks about the romcom manga The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses by Koume Fujichika but also addresses a problematic subplot that potentially taints the overall story. Sources: Unofficial Localization: https://mangadex.org/title/6d6d9fda-5cd3-40ac-948b-776b1a1a0eb1/the-girl-i…
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Jared and Mike are back in the studio, this time with three, living, in-person guests! From art project/record label, Ulyssa, Eric Deines and John Williamson, alongside musician Craig Peyton to talk about his brand new life-spanning compilation, Overflight! https://archive.org/download/ur-139-pv/UR%20139-pv.mp3…
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Episode 138 with guests Gregg Turkington & Erik Paparozzi (Neil Hamburger Presents: Seasonal Depression Suite)
Jared and Mike are joined LIVE via satellite by Gregg Turkington and Erik Paparozzi to discuss their new album; Neil Hamburger Presents: Seasonal Depression Suite! https://archive.org/download/ur-138-pv/UR%20138-pv.mp3By Tan Van Tour Talk: How To Be a Band
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CW: Death, Transphobia, Child Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Childhood Trauma Arlill talks about the death of their father and what it means to forgive someone. Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 RAINN The Trevo…
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Episode 137 with guests Jordan Davis (No Dishes Podcast), Addison Rogers & Alex Swartzentruber (Busman’s Holiday)
Jared is in heaven as his favorite local podcast host, Jordan Davis, joins us in the studio to talk Bloomington Restaurants and tell us about his podcast, No Dishes. Then, Jared and Mike get a call from Busman’s Holiday to check in from the road! https://archive.org/download/ur-137-pv/UR%20137-pv.mp3…
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Jared and Mike are at it again! This time with their old pal, author, comedian, and musician, Dave Hill to talk about his new book, The Awesome Game. https://archive.org/download/ur-136-pv/UR%20136-pv.mp3By Tan Van Tour Talk: How To Be a Band
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Jared and Mike make their triumphant return to the studio to find out; what is the meaning of the word, “spooky”, who is in Hell and are they having a happy birthday, have you ever been to someplace haunted? And much, much more! Well, maybe not “much much”, but at least “much”, probably! https://archive.org/download/ur-135-pv/UR%20135-pv.mp3…
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Jared and Mike are still back! Strap into episode 134 for the California Saga pt 2, and illuminating insights from guests Addison Rogers and David Woodruff! https://archive.org/download/ur-134-pv/UR%20134-pv.mp3By Tan Van Tour Talk: How To Be a Band
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Jared and Mike have returned from California with wild tales of the American west. https://archive.org/download/ur-133-pv/UR%20133-pv.mp3By Tan Van Tour Talk: How To Be a Band
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Jared and Mike are back in the studio, and Jared is too tired for Mike’s bad attitude. https://archive.org/download/ur-132-pv/UR%20132-pv.mp3By Tan Van Tour Talk: How To Be a Band
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I Feel The Vibes Coming Through (feat. Josh Otsunga of The Josh O Show)
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CW: Ableism, Sanism, Mental Health Hello 2023 listeners! This episode was originally pulled due to DMCA flags based on the music that was originally used. Those tracks along with references to those tracks are now removed. Please enjoy this episode from 2016! :) [Episode 28] This week, I’m joined by stand-up comedian and podcaster Josh O [!!!] of t…
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All the guests had to bail due to legitimate unforseen circumstances, but Jared and Mike persevere, nonetheless. Also, there’s a commercial at the top of the show for Mike’s new album, Guess For Thrills, and you can find out all about it here: www.mikeadamsathishonestweight.bandcamp.com https://archive.org/download/ur-131-pv/UR%20131-pv.mp3…
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CW: Abuse, Gaslighting, Depression, Suicidality A firsthand account of being a victim of abuse and gaslighting. Potential Resources if you are a victim of abuse: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233, text START to 88788 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 RAINN The Trevor Project Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rod…
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Jared and Mike return to the studio to chat with their old pal, Bethy Squires, who gives them a feet-on-the-ground update regarding showbiz’s ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. https://archive.org/download/ur-130-pv/UR%20130-pv.mp3By Tan Van Tour Talk: How To Be a Band
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What a treat! Jared and Mike return to the studio where they are joined LIVE via satellite by none other than the incomparable Rachel Lichtman! Rachel is here to tell us all about her brand new venture called Programme 4, which Jared and Mike love to death and can’t stop gushing about. For real, watch Programme 4 right away, you won’t regret it, es…
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Episode 128 with guests Joan LeMay & Alex Pappademas (illustrator & author of a great new Steely Dan book), and Jim Manion (WFHB co-founder, the DIY Project, true Bloomington Legend)
Jared and Mike have a big one going for you this week! In hour one, they’re joined live via satellite by illustrator Joan LeMay and author Alex Pappademas to discuss their new book, Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan. Then, after midnight, they’re joined live in the studio by none other…
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What do you think “Chicotlplay” could possibly mean?? Tune in to this week’s Unspoken Requests to find out that Jared and Mike also do not know. https://archive.org/download/ur-127-pv/UR%20127-pv.mp3By Tan Van Tour Talk: How To Be a Band
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This week, Jared and Mike welcome Jared Thompson back to the show to briefly touch on his stakes in The Comedy Attic, Limestone Comedy Fest, and Caveat Emptor, in the midst of mostly talking about The Grateful Dead. https://archive.org/download/ur-126-pv/UR%20126-pv.mp3By Tan Van Tour Talk: How To Be a Band
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Jared and Mike return to the studio with special guest Mike McAfee of “Visit Bloomington” to talk about the Bloomington Music Expo, the Cosmic Songwriter Festival, and much more (including the pricing structure of some local buffalo wings, believe it or not…) https://archive.org/download/ur-125-pv/UR%20125-PV.mp3…
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Which Star Sign Are You Most Compatible With?
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A marathon episode that is, quite literally, a scream.By Mary O’Connell & Sharlin Jahan
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An early-summer 'Valentine's Day' special. Ooh-La-Las abound. Recorded immediately after The Potato One and Mary & Sharlin are audibly still shaken.By Mary O’Connell, Sharlin Jahan, & Dom Stephens
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In hour one, Jared and Mike interview professional wrestler, The King of Wreck Shit Mountain, The Raddy Daddy, Cole Radrick! In hour two, Jared, Mike, and Mike’s son, Asa, tell the harrowing tale of attending Cole’s most recent show in Spencer, IN. https://archive.org/download/ur-124-pv/UR%20124-PV.mp3…
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Mary & Sharlin lose whatever grip they previously held on sanity.By Mary O’Connell, Sharlin Jahan, & Dom Stephens
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A hyper-targeted quiz based very much upon real-life events.By Mary O’Connell, Sharlin Jahan, & Dom Stephens
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Mary discovers Sharlin isn't a Communicator and 'Gary' is born.By Mary O’Connell, Sharlin Jahan, & Dom Stephens
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The Pilot - Which Thanksgiving Food Are You?
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The pilot episode. Revelations include: Mary's Dark Feminine Energy, Sharlin's Date date, and the mask of standup. (Recorded: November 2022.) cff937edf4a2df33138a3901328fd36514ad9a6cBy Mary O’Connell, Sharlin Jahan, & Dom Stephens
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“Hello, Operator? Get me California, USA!” Jared and Mike are joined via long-distance phone call by none other than the legendary Chris Schlarb of Psychic Temple / BIG EGO studios & records fame! https://archive.org/download/ur-123-pv/UR%20123-PV.mp3By Tan Van Tour Talk: How To Be a Band
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After an emotional two-week break full of high-highs and low-lows, Jared and Mike reconvene in the studio to jaw on and on about death, birth, music, and god knows what else. https://archive.org/download/ur-122-pv/UR%20122-PV.mp3By Tan Van Tour Talk: How To Be a Band
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What am I Watching? - Week of October 23rd, 2022 - RCB #5
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CW: Murder, Suicide Spoilers for Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows and Screwed: The True Story of the Montreal Screwjob. In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the interesting videos/streams he watched on the week of October 23rd including the amazing Pomutori collab and 2 excellent documentaries about the Montreal Screwjob! S…
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CW: Death, Grief Spoilers for Dragon Quest XIS - Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition. In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about a pivotal moment during the main story of Dragon Quest XIS and why many a tear was shed... :( Sources: The Instagram post that inspired the production of this episode Technical Info: Executive Pro…
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It’s Wednesday night all over the world! Join Jared and Mike for this very special episode of Unspoken Requests where they take a deep dive into the musical world of Indiana’s own Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds thanks to the expertise of local musician and record store clerk, Kahler Willits. https://archive.org/download/ur-121-pv/UR%20121-PV.mp3…
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EVA 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon a Time and Why I Like Existentialism (Now) - RCB #3
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CW: PTSD, Forced Eating, Strangulation, Transphobia, Sleep Paralysis Spoilers for End of Evangelion and for Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon a Time. In this week's edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the 2021 4th Rebuild EVA film and why existentialism has become a fun mental exercise for him! Admittedly, this podcast attempts to cover a l…
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As the old adage goes, “If at first you don’t succeed, make the unprecedented decision to have the same guest on your show two weeks in row!”. And it’s in that spirit that Jared and Mike have invited Ben Lumsdaine back onto the program! Only this time, he’s being lovingly supported and guided by old pals of Unspoken Requests, Anna and Aaron Denton.…
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Sonic Frontiers is my Dream Game! (...in theory) - RCB #2
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Hello again! In this edition of RanChat Bits, Arlill talks about the 2022 game, Sonic Frontiers and what it does right and wrong! Sources: Sonic Frontiers Review by SomeCallmeJohnny GVG video about Sonic Forces Digital Foundry's video about Sonic Frontiers Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Record…
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We're back, everyone! In this special episode, we explain the new bite-sized segments we are introducing for the podcast: RanChat Bits! Once you're done with this primer, why not join us in the next RCB all about Sonic Frontiers! It's on the feed right now! :D Technical Info: Executive Producer - Alex Rodriguez Album Art created by Julian Taylor Re…
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Jared and Mike are back in the studio once again! This go-round with Ben Lumsdaine, who is an accomplished drummer and record producer. But, they don’t really talk much about that stuff. Mostly, it’s about breakfast. https://archive.org/download/ur-119-pv/UR%20119-PV.mp3By Tan Van Tour Talk: How To Be a Band
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