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Loosely LucidLoosely Lucid | Episode 3 | Yeah, We Use GearIn this episode we talk about the gear we use. It's expensive. FOLLOW US: instagram.com/looselylucidpod2025-05-061h 06
Loosely LucidEpisode 2 - Ben's Cat Broke the PodcastIn our first ever in person episode of Loosely Lucid, we talk Royal Rumble, Wrestling fans, Ben's cat Flynn takes a screenshot, and why Ben and Dylan hate each other. 2025-02-261h 06
Loosely LucidLoosely Lucid - EP 1 - Bats are Crazy!!!Welcome to Loosely Lucid! In our first episode of this podcast, Gabriel revisits his favorite series from the podcast that shall not be named... ____ Are Crazy!Also Gabriel lied in the episode, this is the final Podcast art!SOURCES:https://www.doi.gov/blog/13-facts-about-batshttps://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/arizona/stories-in-arizona/top-10-bat-facts/#:~:text=1.,This%20is%20called%20echolocation.bat bombs: https://www.nps.gov/articles/batbombsandballoons.htm2025-02-101h 24
Loosely LucidThe Complete Rebrand EpisodeIn this episode, Ben, Dylan, and Gabriel discuss the entire rebrand of the Reality With a Twist Podcast. New name, new colors, new topics, new podcast. Better than ever. Listen to the end to find out the new name!Thanks for sticking around.2025-01-251h 42
Loosely LucidSeason 4 Episode 6 - Wisconsin Cheese EmergencyWe're finally back, this time with our yearly trip episode! We talk all things Lake Koshkonong, including Blake, the elusive Lake Koshkonong monster. We also do a cheese taste test, naturally. OUR LINKS:Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHZIVkhtOHZuQWp5UkczbW5GTThlaVFFc2NlQXxBQ3Jtc0traW1COGtwdU1DVGF2T1NObjA4Q25SOFJGSFRlM2tKNEU3d3p4VjgyYTlwWVZURnltLVFKSjhlVzNtdnVCNlNuRTA3aG11M3lUMWI0V0J0RGpPQjhGUWh5Sk9LWC1xRno1cm9sVlR6Mm9aTXlKTjdOcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Frwatpod%2F%3Fig..&v=nqPC2vmz3P82024-08-1350 min
Loosely LucidSeason 4 Episode 5 - Elephants Are Crazy!!!In the first episode of a new mini-series on Reality With a Twist, Gabriel introduces _____ Are Crazy!!!, which is a quest to find the CRAZIEST thing an animal has ever done! In this episode... elephants!EPISODE SOURCES: https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-funny-things-about-elephantshttps://www.npr.org/2021/10/22/1048336907/elephants-tuskless-ivory-poaching-africa#:~:text=Now%20researchers%20have%20pinpointed%20how,ivory%20to%20finance%20war%20efforts.https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/elephants-think-humans-cute/WEIRD NEWS:https://apnews.com/article/george-washington-cherries-mount-vernon-archaeology-3f4eddfc27e771ff01fc346e2b91075cCherry Bounce - https://www.mountvernon...2024-06-281h 21
Loosely LucidSeason 4 Episode 4 - Paper vs. Scissor(e)s (Gladiators!)In this episode Ben leads us through a crash course and a debate on old gladiator types!WEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/elephant-names-unique-african-savannah-3dc80b1643c2bbccdeac59515649f86dOUR LINKS:Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHZIVkhtOHZuQWp5UkczbW5GTThlaVFFc2NlQXxBQ3Jtc0traW1COGtwdU1DVGF2T1NObjA4Q25SOFJGSFRlM2tKNEU3d3p4VjgyYTlwWVZURnltLVFKSjhlVzNtdnVCNlNuRTA3aG11M3lUMWI0V0J0RGpPQjhGUWh5Sk9LWC1xRno1cm9sVlR6Mm9aTXlKTjdOcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Frwatpod%2F%3Fig..&v...2024-06-221h 21
Loosely LucidSeason 4 Episode 3 - TornaDON'T Watch After 3AM!In this episode, Dylan teaches the fellas about tornado types, ratings, and important tornados in US history. WEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/lopburi-monkeys-mayhem-macaques-e2317597bfa4e461eb40cbb03d62a589OUR LINKS:Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHZIVkhtOHZuQWp5UkczbW5GTThlaVFFc2NlQXxBQ3Jtc0traW1COGtwdU1DVGF2T1NObjA4Q25SOFJGSFRlM2tKNEU3d3p4VjgyYTlwWVZURnltLVFKSjhlVzNtdnVCNlNuRTA3aG11M3lUMWI0V0J0RGpPQjhGUWh5Sk9LWC1xRno1cm9sVlR6Mm9aTXlKTjdOcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Frwatpod%2F%3Fig..&v...2024-06-011h 39
Loosely LucidSeason 4 Episode 2 - How States Got Their NamesIn this episode Gunnar tells the guys the meaning behind all 50 states' names! WEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/emotional-support-alligator-lost-wally-henney-georgia-84f4e843061e5b54a6880db479532c82BAD MARKETING:https://www.marketingdive.com/news/samsung-apple-controversy-crush-ad-ipad-pro/716431/OUR LINKS:Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHZIVkhtOHZuQWp5UkczbW5GTThlaVFFc2NlQXxBQ3Jtc0traW1COGtwdU1DVGF2T1NObjA4Q25SOFJGSFRlM2tKNEU3d3p4VjgyYTlwWVZURnltLVFKSjhlVzNtdnVCNlNuRTA3aG11M3lUMWI0V0J0RGpPQjhGUWh5Sk9LWC1xRno1cm9sVlR6Mm9aTXlKTjdOcw...2024-05-1854 min
Loosely LucidSeason 4 Episode 1 - Obscure Soda Showdown In our DEBUT season 4 episode, the guys all do a march madness style bracket to debate and decide which obscure discontinued soda brands should come back!OUR LINKS:Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwatpod/?ig...Theme: https://open.spotify.com/track/13zBuA...2024-05-0758 min
Loosely LucidIntermissionIn our first ever video intermission, we discuss changes happening to the podcast and what we've been up to recently! Song: Gabriel Bickel - amateur hour2024-03-1707 minLoosely LucidSeason 4 Episode 1 - Things Get PoliticalIn this episode, the fellas delve deep into their own political viewpoints in a respectful, yet entertaining way. Things get heated, so stick around for the end. OUR LINKS:Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwatpod/?ig...Theme: https://open.spotify.com/track/13zBuA...2024-03-1500 min
Loosely LucidSeason 3 FINALE - The Puberty of SeasonsIn our Third Season Finale, we do our seasonal ranking of every episode over the past 6 months. We also introduce a new Tier list, this time of the seasons themselves! We are actually in-person for the first finale episode ever!OUR LINKS:Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwatpod/?ig...Theme: https://open.spotify.com/track/13zBuA...2024-03-081h 32
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Mini Twist 5 - Midwestern State Tier ListIn this second consecutive Mini Twist we talk about Gabriel's horrible menu skills, question the existence of Bouncertown, and do a Midwestern State Tier list.SONG: its my own song and I don't have it available anywhere yet teeheeOUR LINKS:Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwatpod/?ig...Theme: https://open.spotify.com/track/13zBuA...2024-02-231h 02
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Mini Twist 4 - "Boys" CultureThis is the first and only Gabriel-only episode and honestly you tell us how it went! All new equipment, all new "studio."SONG: I made the song and its not available anywhere sorryOUR LINKS:Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwatpod/?ig...Theme: https://open.spotify.com/track/13zBuA...2024-02-1733 min
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Episode 16 - Opposite Day !gnirob scipot gniniatretne gnikam er'ew ,gniniatretne cipot gnirob a gnikam fo daetsnI !yad etisoppo rof pu dehctiws lla era sallef eht ,edosipe siht nI !gnitar a tsacdop ruo evig dna ,doptawr@ margatsnI ruo gniwollof yb wonk su tel ,siht gnidaer yllautca er'uoy fIWEIRD NEWS:https://apnews.com/article/ban-humorous-messages-electronic-highway-signs-3c7b0d11475d2b255f7edd197af771ccLAOTW:https://open.spotify.com/track/6sHeZH7DvIx7gfCrrBfW6l?si=fc733243acc14532OUR LINKS:Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com...2024-02-0352 min
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Episode 15 - Fartiger Aero In this episode the fellas discuss the very nostalgic (for Gen Z) Frutiger Aero design language. This optimistic movement consisted of clean, airy designs that focused on water, movement, and, most importantly, skeuomorphism. We also do all of our other shenanigans. 2024-01-1956 min
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Mini Twist 3 - *The* Christmas PartyThis episode is really just proving that we are still, in fact, a podcast. Dylan and Gabriel talk about work calamities and the Christmas Party. For some reason they also talk about music majors. Nothing but respect to them fr. WEIRD NEWS: https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/anderson-arsonist-told-police-he-targeted-child-molesters-homes-court-docs-reveal/2023-12-2242 min
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Episode 14 - Gunnar's Drug Filled HourIn this episode Gunnar holds a bit of a QnA on why we cant ingest grapefruit products while on certain medication. WEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/asteroid-spacecraft-nasa-flyby-bc24131a8bd9dc9161ab8793e7693f45OUR LINKS:Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwatpod/?ig...Theme: https://open.spotify.com/track/13zBuA...2023-11-2545 min
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Episode 13 - Our Oldest YouTube Channels (With Jordy McNeill)JORDY MCNEILL:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jordysyoutubechannelInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jordymcneill/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jordysloreIn this episode, Ben and Gabriel talk to movie commentary Youtuber Jordy McNeil about Soda shops, kids movies, and the video making process. They also play a silly little game about animal superpowers.We apologize for Gabriel's audio in this. I guess Gabe needs a better mic after all....OUR LINKS:Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com...2023-11-1047 min
Loosely LucidSpooky With a Twist | Season 3 Episode 12 - History's Worst Torture Methods This is the FINAL Spooky With a Twist for 2023! Today Gabriel quizzes the fellas on some historical torture methods, and describes what they were, where they were, and when they happened.HAUNTED NEWS:https://www.indianahauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/james-allison-mansion.htmlhttps://indianahauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/central-state-hospital.htmlhttps://www.indianahauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/slippery-noodle-inn.htmlOUR LINKS: Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwatpod/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3DRWAT Theme: https://open.spotify.com/track/13zBuAuQcaEqjRlUqRrvWY?si=bb293c0926c64fe9-NEW SPOOKY RWAT THEME:DipOmè - Reality With a Twist - Halloween Version: https://open.spotify.com/track/3KqJhixv0aYGI7bdQqag4T...2023-11-031h 02
Loosely LucidSpooky With a Twist | Season 3 Episode 11 - Werewolves are Just Spooky FurriesIn this episode, the guys debate the scariest Halloween icons. Who will win, Ghosts, Werewolves, Vampires, or Mummies? We also take a look at some haunted locations in Muncie, IN. Ooga booga booga...Let us know who won in the comments on this episode!HAUNTED NEWS: https://www.rosscentermuncie.org/haunted-locations-in-and-around-muncie/https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC3EE9H_haunted-america-3-elliott-hall?guid=e5ae7094-e1fa-4211-8353-0b00ff046ffehttps://www.reddit.com/r/BallState/comments/e80mz4/haunted_locations_around_ball_state/OUR LINKS: Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwatpod/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3...2023-10-2747 min
Loosely LucidSpooky With a Twist | Season 3 Episode 10 - What Roblox Horror Games USED to Look LikeIn this episode, Dylan quizzes us over the history of the horror genre on the Roblox platform. We also do our other normal shenanigans.HAUNTED NEWS:WEBSITES IN ORDER OF APPEARANCEhttps://scaryhq.com/haunted-charles-road-marion-indiana/#https://what-when-how.com/haunted-places/mississinewa-battlefield-marion-indiana-haunted-place/https://www.ghostsofamerica.com/4/Indiana_Marion_ghost_sightings.htmlMax Lautner - Savannah-Hannah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUdZW1zPYNg&ab_channel=MaxLautner-TopicLOCAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Post Gospel - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5V9M5qtvoFZTjlhJQOEeFJ?si=bMfsMGk6RT2BLSujtP_RIg...2023-10-211h 03
Loosely LucidSpooky With a Twist | Season 3 Episode 9 - Nosferatu? More like RACISTferatuGunnar delves into what the frick was up with Nosferatu for our first episode of Spooky With a Twist!HAUNTED NEWS: https://www.purdueexponent.org/features/article_995be8f2-54a0-5183-bb65-0d86f52b84ef.htmlhttps://ghostresearch.org/Investigations/pierce.htmlBuy a frickin benvb shirt ig: https://bixelweekly.myspreadshop.com/benvb-A6493d6b90a5adc1b37c81107?productType=210&sellable=ZbnoewABEzcQAEy05jvA-210-7&appearance=1LOCAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK:All The Sidways Links: https://linktr.ee/thesidewaysCHECK OUT THE NEW ALBUM BY THE SIDEWAYS "FAIR...2023-10-141h 00
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Mini Twist 2 - TikTok is 'Team Girl' and Reels is 'Team Boy'In this Mini Twist episode, we discuss some of our hottest takes, and we also discuss the ethics of influencer charity and tip culture. WEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/phillies-alligator-service-animal-wallygator-c1a1b8614ad670d3ed30cf00fabdb57aOUR LINKS: Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwatpod/?ig... RWAT Theme: https://open.spotify.com/track/13zBuA...2023-10-071h 03
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Episode 8 - The iPhone 15 and Creating an Animal ArmyThis is our once-a-season "nothing" episode, but its pretty funny ngl. We talk about some of our favorite shows as kids, the iPhone 15, and we play would you rather. WEIRD NEWS: N/ABAD MARKETING: https://carsalesbase.com/us-chevrolet-hhr/https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/chevrolet-ssr-sales-figures-usa-canada/LAOTW: N/AOUR LINKS: Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwatpod/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3DRWAT Theme: https://open.spotify.com/track/13zBuAuQcaEqjRlUqRrvWY?si=bb293c0926c64fe92023-09-221h 16
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Mini Twist 1 - Roblox Developer Drama (ALL CLAIMS ARE ALLEGED)*ALL CLAIMS ABOUT ANY PERSON(S) DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE ALLEGED, ALL PARTIES ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY*This years Roblox Developer Conference (RDC) was a wild ride for Dylan! WEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/australia-brain-worm-parasite-python-faa209ec842076e445e813b471270b76SIMBUILDER VIDEO: https://twitter.com/DevArdwyck/status/1700641855350944053/video/1OUR LINKS: Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwatpod/?ig... RWAT Theme: https://open.spotify.com/track/13zBuA...2023-09-1646 min
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Episode 7 - Marketing to Hoosier Heimlich In this episode, Gabe takes us through his 5 step marketing process for the podcast. We learn about marketing as we figure out ways to market the podcast. Talk about transparency!WEIRD NEWS: https://www.wishtv.com/news/health-spotlight/indiana-among-worst-states-to-have-a-baby-survey-says/#:~:text=INDIANAPOLIS%20(WISH)%20%E2%80%94%20Indiana%20came,20%20for%20the%20cost%20metric.MARKETING FACT: https://www.failory.com/cemetery/rdioLAOTW: HUGHLANDER - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lsCPEMKl66GCtqcZOkyn2?si=2ae866b6c2aa47f2ms. understood - https://open.spotify.com/track/49wySnwJXCIkBFGZ2LFkAk?si=a6e979f2c9ca4b602023-09-091h 27
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Episode 6 - Burger ReviewIn this highly overdue episode, we finally do Jeremy's burger review segment, and learn about burgers all along the way! WEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/jake-burger-miami-marlins-five-dollar-3317ddcfb84e01060d615734263fc16aLAOTW: N/AOUR LINKS: Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwatpod/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D RWAT Theme: https://open.spotify.com/track/13zBuAuQcaEqjRlUqRrvWY?si=bb293c0926c64fe92023-09-011h 15
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Episode 5 - Ben's Mock TrialIn this episode, Ben hosts his own court session where the guys act as the judge, jury, prosecution, and defense. We find out the real criminal were the friends we made along the way.WEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/snake-toilet-home-arizona-69468bc279d5ac12b63656784a2d1cd4LAOTW: N/AOUR LINKS:Email: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwatpod/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3DRWAT Theme: https://open.spotify.com/track/13zBuAuQcaEqjRlUqRrvWY?si=bb293c0926c64fe92023-08-251h 26
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Episode 4 - The History of Roblox MusicIn this episode, Dylan takes us through the timeline of some really early (and copyright friendly) Roblox music.WEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/big-peanut-georgia-2e4223a96d328d9d8eb9f2fe0c69b1e1LAOTW: N/AOUR LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwatpod/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3DEmail: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comRWAT Theme:https://open.spotify.com/track/13zBuAuQcaEqjRlUqRrvWY?si=bb293c0926c64fe92023-08-181h 09
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Episode 3 - The Nashville NastyIn what is becoming a RWAT tradition, the guys go on vacation, drink a bunch, sit around a table, and talk about whatever comes to their mind. We talk about Nashville bars, drivers, people, and the antics we've gotten ourselves into in the state of Tennessee. We also get progressively more intoxicated as the episode goes on. WEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/california-otter-surfers-capture-c5b7558bd3df8ebaf584d75f5b531764LAOTW: N/ARWAT THEME: https://open.spotify.com/track/13zBuAuQcaEqjRlUqRrvWY?si=b48a5eefaae14deb2023-08-101h 02
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Episode 2 - The Mental Health EpisodeCRISIS HOTLINE: 988YOU CAN CALL OR TEXT!BALL STATE LINKS:Crisis Hotline: 765-285-4673https://www.bsu.edu/campuslife/counseling-centerPURDUE LINKS:Hotline: 765-494-6995 (after hours press 1)https://www.purdue.edu/caps/INDIANA WESLYAN UNIVERSITY LINKS:765-677-2257 https://www.indwes.edu/undergraduate/life-at-iwu/offices-and-services/center-for-student-success/counselingGo to an Indiana university other than one of these? We got you covered!Indiana University:812-855-5711https://healthcenter.indiana.edu/counseling/index.html...2023-08-041h 16
Loosely LucidSeason 3 Episode 1 - Nightmare Therapy With GabeIn our FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 3, Gabriel takes us through what nightmares are and why we have them, he also tries to decipher what the fellas' most recurrent nightmares could mean about their minds and lives.SOURCES:https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/nightmares-in-adults ,https://sleepeducation.org/nightmares-more-than-just-bad-dreams-veterans/#:~:text=It's%20estimated%20that%202%2D8,(PTSD)%20may%20have%20nightmares. ,https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/common-nightmares-that-are-actually-warnings#statistics ,https://www.dreamglossary.com/b/betrayal/ ,https://alicaforneret.com/dreams-about-being-trapped/#:~:text=Generally%2C%20dreams%20about%20being%20trapped,which%20you%20may%20feel%20trapped. ,2023-08-031h 32
Loosely LucidIntermissionGunnar takes us through what will be changing in season 3! The FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 3 will be out in exactly one week from today (July 28th, 2023)!Things like the $20 ad spot are entirely experimental and show us things like what kind of viewers we have, and the monetary potential of a podcast this size. We do not expect ANYONE to take out an ad spot, but if you're a local business wanting some permanent online advertising, this is a fun and cheap way of doing it!2023-07-2102 min
Loosely LucidSeason 2 FINALE- It's Finale OverWow! We finally made it to the end of season 2, by far the most eventful and best season of RWAT yet. In this episode, the fellas dress in the best clothes we own as we go through each and every episode (yes, even the Mini Twist episodes) and put them on a tier list! We also do most of our other normal shenanigans. The Grimace shake also makes a celebrity appearance. GET IN TOUCH:Website: rwatpod.comInstagram: @rwatpodEmail: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comLOCAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK: The...2023-07-011h 40
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 16 - Romanticizing Robesomg ur so nosy looking at the description its lowkey creepy. Well since you're here, this is yet another "just talking" episode. We talk about Scooby Doo, Wilmington, NC, robes, and cookies. This is a long one, but I'm not gonna lie this kind of podcast is more similar to the ones I listen to when I'm at work lol. Just sit back, relax, and pretend you're a part of the convo. This is also the LAST NORMAL EPISODE OF THE SEASON! Next episode will be our season 2 finale!GET IN TOUCH:Website: rwatpod.com2023-06-231h 14
Loosely LucidMini Twist Episode 3 - We're ClownsThese episodes will only exist when member(s) of the podcast can't join us to record. They are about half the length of a normal RWAT episode and feature 1 or 2 members of the show. These help us stay on schedule, and give you guys something to listen to! In this Mini Twist episode, Jeremy and Dylan talk about their long storied history of working together in everything from short films, to radio dramas, all the way to literal clown acts.GET IN TOUCH:Website: rwatpod.comInstagram: @rwatpodEmail: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail...2023-06-1736 min
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 15 - Improv-ing OurselvesNot gonna lie folks I'm in a hurry as I write this so READ FASTER. This episode Ben takes us through the history of improv while we improvise a bit ourselves! We also do all of our normal stuff lol.GET IN TOUCH:Website: rwatpod.comInstagram: @rwatpodEmail: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comWEIRD NEWS:Indy Star: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/motor/indy-500/2023/05/31/indy-500-fan-new-car-penske-flying-tire/70273917007/FOX 59: https://fox59.com/news/indy-500/tire-flies-off-race-car-hits-parked-car-during-indy-500/LOCAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK: powrcouple - Mercedes: https://open...2023-06-091h 06
Loosely LucidMini Twist Episode 2 - Computers LOVE UsGET IN TOUCH:Website: rwatpod.comInstagram: @rwatpodEmail: realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.comThese episodes will only exist when a member of the podcast can't join us to record. They are about half the length of a normal RWAT episode and feature 1 or 2 members of the show. These help us stay on schedule, and give you guys something to listen to! In this Mini Episode, Gunnar takes us through some of our (fake) reviews made by the likes of ChatGPT, whom obviously loves us. If you want to tell us how real...2023-06-0225 min
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 14 - Dylan's Heavyweight ChampionshipIn this episode Dylan guides us through the world of old wrestling. We learn about the old wrestling organizations, historically important wrestlers, and what made them important! We also do all of our other shenanigans. WEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/dog-dui-colorado-dca3f5a155d4ce3c1d6a5c1aaa1e9d43LOCAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Salivus: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2t2vlF2ar0frxK0XXcbH6F?si=SusjyJzISE-qFDnPrc9MYgSalivus - The Chair: https://open.spotify.com/track/4JYWdWt6xgV4NJ8aMJusOH?si=f33a96e8edb54f63Instagram: @salivusofficialRWAT Theme: https://open.spotify.com/track/13...2023-05-281h 15
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 13 - We Draw Weird Images with Each OtherIn our very first summer 2023 episode, Gunnar leads us through the podcast equivalent of Pictionary. We also do all of our normal hoopla. This is also our first VIDEO EPISODE! Find us on YouTube on the channel SketchLounge, which will soon become the podcast's official channel. PODCAST CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchloungeWEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/germany-sex-bondage-tied-up-woods-67e336bfce654bdaee8f45ed7ac91a9aLAOTW: Street Pennies - The OneStreet Pennies: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7b5taLeOJkG7KDjYLbvnpZ?si=kYO5C_Q0RzCWfusORh2smgThe...2023-05-131h 06
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 12 - Eating Extinct Bananas?HAPPY YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO THE PODCAST! Please be sure to give us a review on Spotify if you haven't already! Also follow us on instagram: @rwatpodIn this episode, Gabe give us the 411 on the 4011. He's telling us about bananas. Thats about it. We also do a plantain taste test and all of our other normal shenanigans! If this episode gets 1000 listens in its first month, Gabe will buy the "extinct" Gros Michel and we'll try it on the podcast!LAOTW: N/AWEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/white-house-toddler-fence-secret-service-6ece5fc94204dbc3001457403269c28eResearch Links: https://journals.plos.org/plospathogens/article...2023-04-211h 02
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 11 - THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULTIn this episode, we take a look at some Indiana stereotypes and decide their validity! We also do all of our other shenanigans, include slander Evansville and Greenfield for some reason?LINKS:LOCAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK:FEVERDREAM. - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2PmaEdBjbTFX1PskH2XQS5?si=LJ5R_C5_QDSIQueesxwSdAFEVERDREAM. - Sugar Skull - https://open.spotify.com/track/2kZXaV5SQHLUisWfXMlq3m?si=8cbad75f9ca4458dWEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/oddities-mammoth-meatball-30e0731838f52cc18fb22d1faee1f8ceREALITY WITH A TWIST THEME: https://soundcloud.com/dipome2023-04-071h 13
Loosely LucidMini Twist Episode 1 - Ben Got Engaged!These episodes will only exist when a member of the podcast can't join us to record. They are about half the length of a normal RWAT episode and feature 1 or 2 members of the show. These help us stay on schedule, and give you guys something to listen to! In this episode, Gabriel and Ben talk night-shift ne'er-do-wells and Ben's proposal! note: podcast music isn't changing, this song will only play on mini episodes. WEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/fake-high-school-student-new-jersey-52af0dd34b21548b7fe3cd7a0f36075b2023-03-2437 min
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 10 - Linguistic Ladsemail us! realitywithatwistpodcast@gmail.com or get in touch on our Instagram @rwatpod. Also, please rate the podcast, and lastly, let us know if you want us to start uploading these on YouTube again. Welcome new listeners from @chairjesus on Instagram!Holy cannoli! We're back with another educational episode after around 12 straight weeks of goofing off. Ben is coming in hot telling us all about the English language and why all of us don't still speak Old English. We also do all of our normal shenanigans, with the addition of an Idaho Local Artist of the Week...2023-03-101h 20
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 9 - BuzzBoysI'm gonna be honest folks this was a weird one, and that's just from what I left in the podcast. Things get wonky as the fellas all meet up to record this one in person, and take some Buzzfeed personality quizzes together. Don't ask me why we thought the Myers-Briggs was called the "Carter Briggs" but hey that's just Reality With a Twist for ya. We also do all of our other shenanigans as always. Definitely make sure to catch this weeks Pharmacy Drug Fact, you won't regret it. Once again a non-educational episode. LOCAL ARTIST OF...2023-02-2556 min
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 8 - The Even More Ultimate ChallengeIn this episode we really don't get much done, but it's still a fun one. If you like the classic podcast format of just talking, you'll like this episode. Also we learn a bit about macaroni and cheese, as well as our new website! Plus all of our other goofy gags.LOCAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK:Gutter Punk: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KBfi15egRzlFrDXws2RYa?si=nUb7jM_yScakeN-1INf9OwGutter Punk - Unconditional Love: https://open.spotify.com/track/7ESvzNpwcSIyeN9WcW677v?si=61772aff407942c6Instagram: @guttrpnk2023-02-1055 min
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 7 - Script ScoundrelsIn this episode of Reality With a Twist, the fellas write each other scripts, and perform them live on the podcast! That makes me say "holy cow!" and then apologize for my language. We also do all of our normal tom foolery. WEIRD NEWS:https://apnews.com/article/south-carolina-state-government-30b7ac35ed6c1b1771bc852e03f4e7d0LOCAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK:Remington Hill - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VeT1g88I1p0TTYgBBoZec?si=I9sVYNf3QOmXLJXBBU7DtgIceberg - https://open.spotify.com/track/4...2023-01-271h 01
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 6 - Sweet DefeatWhat's your favorite baked good? Choose your favorite and see if it wins in our second debate episode of Reality With a Twist. In this special episode of Reality With a Twist, the fellas have a heated debate on what the best baked good is on their quest to find the Best Baked Good of 2023™. It gets so intense that we end up not having time for some of our normal shenanigans. Don't worry, we still do our Weird News, Local Artist of the Week, Gym Rat Slander, and Car Fact. LOCAL ARTIST OF THE WE...2023-01-131h 24
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 5 - Did We Peak in High School?In this episode we let Ben review our high school radio work and see if we were actually good in radio class. We also of course do all of our other shenanigans. WEIRD NEWS:https://apnews.com/article/oddities-veterans-dr-seuss-fcadcfd8cc7584a0f19261455e459b35LOCAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK:BUY TOUR TICKETS HERE: https://wl.seetickets.us/event/The-BMV-Leisure-Hour-Mindfully-Blind/520510?afflky=HoosierDomeMindfully Blind - Wreck: https://open.spotify.com/track/19lgpNuwAltmWAqdF76fh3?si=80f648055f2d4b45Mindfully Blind: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6JomyCkbjLn0PDQMn0ZJCN...2022-12-311h 10
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 4 - The Boys Get CreativeIn this first-of-its-kind episode of Reality With a Twist, the fellas participate in an experiment spearheaded by the one, but not the only, Ben Smith. They put their creative hats on and try to answer the age old question: does constraint breed creativity? Stick around and find out!We also do all of our normal shenanigans lolWEIRD NEWS:https://apnews.com/article/washington-bremerton-d3294fff0b0527f73b156c1145d45202LOCAL ARTIST:Please listen to Northwest's newest LP, Heaven from AthensAlbum: https://open.spotify...2022-12-161h 04
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 3 - TombstonesIn this episode, Dylan absolutely buries us with knowledge about tombstones. We talk about some unique tombstones from around the world, and one lucky winner will get killed on the podcast! Just kidding. Yeah we like to do a little bit of goofing around here. Just a bunch of goobers. Anyway, we also do our Jeremy Update (with a special guest), Ben's Spanish Phrase, Dylan's Roblox Game, Gunnar's Pharmacy Drug Fact, and Gabriel's Car Fact, Weird News, and Local Artist of the Week.Speaking of Local Artist of the Week, this week is was Sahara!...2022-12-0951 min
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 2 - Lost CitiesIf you're reading this, something BIG is coming on our next episode.Holy S#!%! Episode 2 already!? ok. In this episode, Gunnar baffles, bewilders, bemuses, and seduces the RWAT crew and gives us the scoop on some creepy and spooky cities lost to time. All of our other antics ensue as well.Have you guys ever noticed that the RWAT crew always mispronounces things during every episode. All of us do it. See if you can spot the mispronunciations in this episode lolGunnar's source: https://explorethearchive.com/Man of the Flood...2022-11-1254 min
Loosely LucidSeason 2 Episode 1 - Gary Gets HairyWelcome back to season 2!!! In this episode, Gabe tells us all about the history of Gary, IN. Does it deserve the reputation it has? We also hear our Pharmacy Drug Fact of the Week, Car Fact of the Week, Roblox Game recommendation of the week, and Spanish Fact of the Week.LINKS:LOCAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK:Home Phone - nah nah nah nah boo boohttps://open.spotify.com/track/2Y1G1t5RPTZ8pwrhAbgjxG?si=e0f408bc24a0409fInstagram: @homephonefortwayneGARY SOURCES:2022-10-2848 min
Loosely LucidIntermissionIn this intermission, Gabriel gives us the scoop on the next season of Reality with a Twist! He also gives a short update on all of our favorite podcast hosts.2022-10-1705 min
Loosely LucidSeason 1 FINALE - Season's LeavingsWe did it ! Wow, and only a few episodes off schedule too. Who knows, our schedule might change for season 2. Thanks to you all for listening and supporting us so heavily! We've felt love we never expected to feel. Thanks to all of our wonderful LAotW for being so cool with us sharing your stuff with our listeners!In this episode, we take a deep look back at our first ever online season of Reality With a Twist! We give a deeper dive into each episode, and, naturally, put them in a tier list. Do you agree...2022-09-0400 min
Loosely LucidEpisode 14 - Royal FlushSORRY FOR TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH GABRIEL'S MIC IN THIS EPISODE.In this episode, Ben gives us the (poop) scoop on the history of toilets! We also do all of our normal shenanigans including What are the Odds! oh em gee! What a good episode!NO ARTIST OF THE WEEKWEIRD NEWS ARTICLE: https://apnews.com/article/science-oddities-animals-spiders-27b23d77d2397780f00a86201cadcfd72022-08-2351 min
Loosely LucidEpisode 13 - Naked Truth of TrafficIn this episode Dylan gives us the naked, bare skin, exposed, and floppy truth on traffic, in more ways than 0ne. Traffic is the thing that literally doesn't exist, but still exists. That didn't make any sense but it's still kind of true. We also do our Jeremy Memory, Weird News, Pharmacy Fact, Roblox Game of the week, and Local Artist of the week! As always, we end with a game of What Are the Odds! What an episode wow. WEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/wildfires-fires-marijuana-utah-salt-lake-city-36ec46aa4be2db7d5724d67281d84d74...2022-08-1159 min
Loosely LucidEpisode 12 - AmonGunnarThis episode is a non-educational one. We play Spyfall, which is kind of like Among Us, but it's a lot older than Among Us. We also talk some local weird news, and all of our normal segments. What can I say, it's a pretty le epic episode B)SPYFALL LINKS:One we used in the episode: https://spyfall.adrianocola.com/One we also use a lot: https://www.spyfall.app/LOCAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK LINKS:Instagram: @allamericanchessclubSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vfPnWB7kd5FGRM0...2022-08-041h 00
Loosely LucidEpisode 11 - Nuts for MilkThis week on the Reality with a Twist, we dive into the world of milk alternatives. There are plenty of reasons someone might want to use a milk alternative rather than the cow variety, so we decided to try to help you choose your new favorite milk. We also, as always, get the Roblox game of the week, Drug Fact of the Week, Car Fact of the Week, Jeremy Memory, Weird News, Local Artist of the Week, and we play What are the Odds! That's probably one of the episodes of Reality With a Twist Ever.NEWS...2022-07-2744 min
Loosely LucidEpisode 10 - Vertical ChallengeOh my God you scared me. Okay anyway in this episode we talk about height. How tall we are, whether we like our height, who we're the same height as, etc. We also get some weird news of an American being stupid in Italy, which isn't really groundbreaking news when put that way. We are finally using our ORIGINAL podcast music made by the talented DipOmè on Soundcloud! Also of course we play what are the odds.WEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/oddities-travel-naples-68fc6e6d5b3808e498c340487df6e933LOCAL ARTIST: They n...2022-07-2149 min
Loosely LucidEpisode 9 - Canada D'ehNOTE: THIS IS NOT A USUAL EPISODE. There is almost no educational content in this episode, as we wanted to just do a relaxed episode this week. The format will be normal next week. This episode was a mess, but we talk about going to Canada, driving for a total of 12 hours, get our drug fact of the day, car fact of the day, Roblox game recommendation, and a Jeremy update! Holy whiskers! That sure is an episode of Reality With a Twist if I do say so myself. Intro/Outro sing: Audiobinger - The Stoop (edited...2022-07-1439 min
Loosely LucidEpisode 8 - We State the FlagsIn this episode we rank state flags, get spooked by Alexa, and play what are the odds! Wow! What an episode!LOCAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK:Leisure Hour - Sober: https://open.spotify.com/track/6DEEHtZwl4n05xGwaicJmT?si=a256ec06df7d47abLeisure Hour Instagram: @leisure.hourWEIRD NEWS: https://apnews.com/article/technology-c102f76ae907c0f969201058f487eb8cIntro and outro music - The Stoop by Audiobingeredited for the podcast2022-06-2953 min
Loosely LucidEpisode 7 - The Ultimate ChallengeIn this episode we do the unthinkable, we attempt to make NOTHING entertaining. Dylan wasn't confident in his topic quite yet so we just wanted to try and catch up with each other and with you! One of us also has to do something pretty embarrassing on this weeks What Are the Odds segment :oARTIST OF THE WEEK: N/AWEIRD NEWS OF THE WEEK: https://apnews.com/article/bridgeport-marijuana-reckless-endangerment-313758a7b44f1789f05040aeb7d7a272Intro and outro music - The Stoop by Audiobingeredited for the podcast2022-06-221h 03
Loosely LucidEpisode 6 - Still BoozyThings get a little wacky in this episode as Gunnar takes us through how alcohol does all the crazy and silly things it does to the human body. We also play what are the odds of course.LOCAL ARTIST:vannah - When I Am Away https://open.spotify.com/album/3VmaN2Tpuy8LeVXfgYymXj?si=9NJP2DO_S4iWwG3n2kdDFANEWS ARTICLE: https://apnews.com/article/last-salem-witch-pardoned-3cff0a6a8dfcd81f7d6ac9e049a410baIntro and outro music - The Stoop by Audiobingeredited for the...2022-06-1450 min
Loosely LucidEpisode 5 - Juicy SecretsThis week, we learn about the dark side of the juice industry, and try some unique juices from Natalie's!SOURCES:Orange Juice History: https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/history-of-orange-juice-958fbeb7ad66Cranberry Juice History: https://www.thinking-drinking.com/blog/cranberry-juice-history-its-effect-on-the-current-cocktail-sceneLOCAL ARTIST OF THE WEEK:Dylan Rolfsen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/69nfN2bMwtWuExY07Hn6np?si=K0deEm3oTSi5e-1uch-IJQDylan Rolfsen - Sunshine: https://open.spotify.com/track/22Ps8n7pWahmymeNgPk1Af?si=03b49a1fd88a4aa3Intro and outro music...2022-06-0248 min
Loosely LucidEpisode 4 - The Pen(cil) is Mightier Than the SwordIn this episode, Ben hosts the great writing utensil debate. We also talk about some memories with Jeremy, weird news, Dylan's Roblox Game of the Week, Gunnar's Drug Fact of the Week, hear some great music by the local artist of the week, and play what are the odds.LOCAL ARTIST: https://soundcloud.com/dipomeDipOmè - Apollo: https://soundcloud.com/dipome/apollo?utmsource=clipboard&utmmedium=text&utmcampaign=socialsharingNEWS STORIES:Moon Soil: https://apnews.com/article/space-exploration-science-technology-florida-46313ab85b13f33ff6767f75b98e9c47No Grandchildren: https://a...2022-05-1649 min
Loosely LucidEpisode 3 - LunchaboysThis week we talk about school lunch, fast food, a great Goodwill find, My First Tumbleweed, and we play what are the odds!Intro and outro music - The Stoop by Audiobingeredited for the podcastLOCAL ARTIST LINKS:Album (Antidote): https://open.spotify.com/album/0NxrLjhHMabEUwvCa50wiw?si=_30m2tTfS3ymb8Rb8YXw7wMy First Tumbleweed - Clear: https://open.spotify.com/track/3yWMqCzx03ZI5K162nUgq5?si=72dc5584d253485fNEWS STORY LINKS:https://apnews.com/article/arrests-chicago-california-escondido-3d9fe9c1d005269603...2022-05-1155 min
Loosely LucidEpisode 2 - The Art of InterrogationGunnar gives us the scoop on how to successfully interrogate someone (at least, according to Wikihow), we get a Jeremy Update, a lady falls in some poop, and we hear some amazing local music from Northwest. CORRECTION: The album name is Suburban Dogs, not "dog" like Gabriel said on the podcast.Northwest Instagram: @northwest219Local song: Northwest - Come AroundIntro and outro music - The Stoop by Audiobingeredited for the podcast2022-04-3049 min