The Absurdists
The Absurdists is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy take you on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey through the bizarre, the whimsical, and the downright absurd aspects of modern life. Whether they’re discussing peculiar inventions, absurd laws, or the quirks of daily communication, Marlo and Mary bring humor, curiosity, and light-hearted banter to every episode. With a focus on finding joy in life’s oddities, The Absurdists is a show that embraces the weird and invites listeners to laugh at the unexpected.
Episodes
Mailed Kids, Bat Bombs and a Headless Chicken: 25 Absurd Moments in U.S. History
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25 Absurd Moments in U.S. History
Parents once mailed their children. A bank was shipped to Utah by parcel post. And the CIA tried to turn a cat into a spy. In this episode of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson and guest Ginger G celebrate America’s 250th birthday by counting down 25 of the most absurd moments in U.S. history.
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DIY, But Why? Homemade Butter, a $7,000 Laser and 40 Birdhouses
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DIY, But Why?
Why make butter when four sticks cost a few dollars at the store? In this episode of The Absurdists, Mary Murphy brings a different kind of show: DIY and homemade everything, and the moment you wonder why you’re doing it at all. Mary is on her third batch of homemade butter (and $60 of gear) and still only has w
Products Named After Places: Cheddar, Tuxedos and Chicken, Alaska
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Products That Come From the Map
Is cheddar a place? It is: a village in England. In this episode of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson switches topics at the 11th hour and quizzes Mary Murphy on products that come from the map, starting with cheese: cheddar, plus Colby, one of the few cheeses born in the USA. Mary admits she brok
Two Truths and a Lie: Cube-Shaped Poop, Sticky Rice and Diamond Rain
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Two Truths and a Lie, Absurdists Style
Wombats really do make cube-shaped poop. But do flamingos turn neon blue? In this episode of The Absurdists, Mary Murphy brings a game: Two Truths and a Lie, packed with absurd facts, and Marlo Anderson has to spot the fake in every round. Before the game starts, Marlo teases some big ne
Best Boys, Gaffer Tape and Jello Zombies: The Absurd Movie Business
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Lights, Camera, Absurdity: Decoding the Movie Business
What exactly does a best boy do? In this episode of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson is joined by filmmaker Nolan Johnson of Quantum Digital to decode the absurd world of making movies and TV. It starts with Marlo seeing The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Las Vegas, complete
Observe the Absurd: Expiring Water, Sleep Scores and Tip Screens
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Observe the Absurd: Half a List of Everyday Absurdities
Why does bottled water have an expiration date? In this episode of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson shows up with a list of everyday absurdities he has been observing (observe the absurd!), and he and Mary Murphy start working their way down it. First up: we now pay gadget
Up in the Air: Mask Police, Hot Coffee and the Absurdities of Flying
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Live from Vegas, with COVID: The Absurdities of Travel
Why does the mask rule disappear the moment you step onto the jet bridge? In this episode of The Absurdists, Mary Murphy joins Marlo Anderson from Las Vegas, hoarse and fighting COVID (yes, really), and picks the topic: the absurdities of travel. It starts with the mask p
Not-So-Urgent Care: When Customer Service Goes Out to Lunch
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Out to Lunch: When Urgent Care Isn’t Urgent
What do you do when the urgent care is closed for lunch in the middle of your emergency? In this episode of The Absurdists, Mary Murphy tells Marlo Anderson about her not-so-urgent care adventure: doubled over in pain, she is told the doctor is about to go to lunch and she should come back in an h
Manufacturer Not Responsible for Flights Attempted
Warning labels exist because somewhere, somehow, someone actually did that. Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy explore the outrageous warnings, bizarre instructions, and ridiculous disclaimers hiding on everyday products. From fishing lures and frozen pizza to Superman capes and garden hoses, they uncover the absurd product labels that make you laugh, cringe, and wonder what on earth happened.
From Orbit to Outrageous: The Absurdity of Technology Takes Flight
On this episode of The Absurdists, Marlo and Mary take absurdity to new heights—literally. Broadcasting as a simulcast with The Tech Ranch, the duo dives headfirst into the story of astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who blasted off for an 8-day mission… and stayed for nine months.
What began as a technical demonstration aboard Boeing’s Starliner became a real
Curtains, Curses, and Coded Chaos: An Absurdist Odyssey
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https://youtu.be/MlwMnYkFkQc
Welcome to our latest deep dive into the wonderfully weird world of absurdity! In this episode of our absurdist podcast, “Curtains, Curses, and Coded Chaos: An Absurdist Odyssey,” hosts Mary Murphy and Marlo Anderson explore an eclectic mix of theater superstitions, digital mishaps, and offbeat cultural quirks that redefine what
Absurd Origins: The Stories Behind Everyday Sayings
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Welcome back! After a holiday hiatus, Marlo and Mary dive into the bizarre, funny, and often dark origins of common expressions we use every day. From “raining cats and dogs” to “kick the bucket,” this episode explores the fascinating history behind these sayings and how they’ve evolved over time. Along
The Absurdity of Numbers: From Friday the 13th to Missing Donuts and Decimal Mishaps
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Numbers: we use them to measure time, count calories, and set speed limits. They’re supposed to bring order to the chaos of life—but what happens when numbers get a little too absurd? In this laugh-filled episode of The Absurdists, co-hosts Mary Murphy and Marlo Anderson unpack the bizarre world of numbers with stories so ridiculous, they’l
Hold Me Closer, Tony Danza: Unraveling the Mandela Effect
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The Mandela Effect: When Our Collective Memory Plays Tricks On Us
Remember when Darth Vader said, “Luke, I am your father”? Or when Captain Kirk would regularly say, “Beam me up, Scotty”? Well, prepare to have your mind blown – neither of these iconic phrases was ever actually said in their respective franchises. Wel
Autocorrect Fails, Graffiti Tales, and Velvet Confessions: The Absurdists Unleashed
Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy dig into the most absurd accidental messages ever sent: the "big cucumber" text to a professor, a pharmacy that kept emailing about a cat's prescription, a cat that sent the CEO a banana bread recipe, a printer that only printed "Hello," an office lunch thief that turned out to be raccoons, autocorrect disasters, and the lawyer stuck behind a cat filter in court. Plu
Walking Down Memory Lane: Nostalgia, Humor, and Absurdity
In this delightful and laugh-out-loud episode of The Absurdists, co-hosts Mary Murphy and Marlo Anderson take us on a whimsical stroll through the past. Together, they explore a variety of once-popular phenomena and inventions, rating them as either “Baby, Come Back” or “Forget About It.” Prepare yourself for an entertaining blend of nostalgia, absurdity, and quirky insights as the duo dissects by
The Most Absurd World Records You Never Knew Existed
Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy dig into the most absurd world records they could find: Ted Hastings wearing 260 T-shirts at once, David Rush balancing a running lawnmower on his chin for over nine minutes, the longest fingernails ever grown, a 125-scoop ice cream cone, watermelons smashed with a head, sprinting in high heels, a man who breaks toilet seats with his head, and Marlo's own record for
From Big Macs to Bless You: Laughing Through the World’s Weird Rituals
Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy laugh their way through the world's weirdest rituals: why we say "bless you," the science behind our daily routines, presidential turkey pardons, Groundhog Day, cheese rolling, cherry-pit spitting, ostrich racing, and festivals where people jump over babies and carve radishes. The Absurdists, where logic takes a back seat.
Unraveling the Absurd: Exploring 10 Mind-Bending Conspiracy Theories
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Are birds watching us? The Absurdists investigate!
Birds Aren’t Real: Government Drones in Disguise?
One of the first conspiracy theories discussed is the internet-born idea that birds are actually government surveillance drones. According to this theory, all birds were replaced by mechanical lookalikes in the 1950s. Our hosts humorously
Absurd Nursery Rhymes – Unraveling the Dark Origins of Childhood Favorites
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN84bGhLV1g
In Episode 10 of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy take listeners on a journey into the absurdity of beloved childhood nursery rhymes. But this time, they’re not just recalling the catchy tunes from our youth—they’re digging deep into the surprisingly dark and twisted origins of these innocent-sounding jingles.
Exploring the Dark Side of
The Absurdities of Travel, Doors, and… Crickets?
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In this hilariously absurd episode of The Absurdists, hosts Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy take us on a whimsical journey through their recent experiences and quirky observations. Marlo shares stories from his recent travels to London and Paris, offering a unique perspective on everything from international McDonald’s menus to cross-cultural miscommunications.
The
The Absurd Things That People Collect
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Hey there, folks! Marlo Anderson here, and boy, do I have a doozy of an episode to share with you. This week on The Absurdists, Mary and I took a deep dive into some of the craziest collections you’ve ever heard of. I mean, we’re not talking about your run-of-the-mill stamp collections here – we’re talking about the kind of stuff that’
Absurd Warning Labels That Defy Logic
https://youtu.be/zOtO6P5O5Ok
Have you ever picked up a product and burst out laughing at its warning label? You’re not alone! In a recent episode of The Absurdists, hosts Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy took a deep dive into the world of the most bizarre and downright absurd warning labels ever slapped onto consumer products. Buckle up (but not in your wheelbarrow) as we take you on a w
Embracing Absurdity: A Journey Through Hyperconnectivity, Happiness, and Multitasking
https://youtu.be/rhlwefAx-mk
Hey everyone! Mary and Marlo here, bringing you the highlights from our latest episode of The Absurdists. We had such a great time diving into some of the everyday absurdities we all face—hyperconnectivity, the pursuit of happiness, and, of course, the myth of multitasking. If you missed the episode, here’s a little taste of what we discussed.
Hyperconnectivi
Ghosting, Busy Lives, and Whistle Inspectors
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A Hilarious Return The episode kicks off with Marlo and Mary joking about their absence from each other’s lives, likening it to ghosting—a theme that threads through their conversation. They humorously explore the concept of ghosting, its different types, and how it plays into their busy lives.
The Absurdity of Being Busy Marlo and Mary dive into the definition o
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