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-life…

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 it means to be truly absurd. Unraveling Theater Superstitions The episode kicks off with a journey into the mysterious traditions of the theater.

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 way, you'll hear hilarious banter, personal anecdotes, and even a discussion about buttering up deities!

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’ll have you checking your calculator twice.

In what might be the most unexpected cultural revolution of our time, a sport named after a dog is causing chaos in communities across America. Yes, we're talking about pickleball, and no, no pickles are actually involved – though the debates it's sparking are certainly getting salty. The Unexpected Rise of America's New Obsession In what might be the most unexpected cultural revolution of our time, a paddle sport invented on a summer afternoon is causing chaos in communities across America.

Have you ever been absolutely certain about a famous movie line, a song lyric, or a TV show moment—only to find out you remembered it all wrong? On this week’s Absurdist Show, Mary Murphy and Marlo Anderson dive deep into the curious world of the Mandela Effect, where collective false memories leave us questioning everything we thought we knew.

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NATIONAL MUTT DAY National Mutt Day encourages us to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dogs twice a year on July 31 and December 2. #NationalMuttDay

On the latest episode of The Absurdists, Marlo Anderson and Mary Murphy take us on another rollercoaster ride of hilarity and peculiar musings. From wardrobe