Shows
Opposite of Important94. Free Britney, BitchIt's Valentine's Day!! Well, it was when this was recorded. The episode kicks off with some love songs. Then Lance and Joe dive into the new Britney Spears documentary and reminisce about a few songs. Lastly, in this episode, Lance refuses to give up on the possibility of a future President Schwarzenegger.
Want more? Need More? Check us out on Patreon!
www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2021-02-151h 18Opposite of Important93. Bring The Peck BackWhat can you expect from this episode?
Topics include... Green Day, Muscle Soreness, Cribbage, and (last but not least) Cigars.
Want more? Need more? Check us out on Patreon!
www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2021-02-121h 02Opposite of ImportantAlbum Maunder: Medicine At Midnight by Foo FightersJust after it's release, three Foo Fighters fans discuss the new album, Medicine At Midnight.
2021-02-0936 minOpposite of Important92. 8 Gigs Shared: Catching Up During A Pandemic...with special guest Sam Barnes!
Want more? Need more? Get more at...
www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2021-02-081h 43Opposite of Important91. LOL IRLHow often can YOU eat pizza? Yet another controversial topic covered by your favorite podcast duo. They also discuss people being weird about the subjects in movies and poor karaoke choices.
Support us out on Patreon and get more content!
www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2021-02-0558 minOpposite of Important90. A Very Brady EpisodeHave you seen A Very Brady Renovation? Well, Lance and Joe have at least started it. This topic inspires several other thoughts, stories, and digressions... which is very unlike them.
Check out our Patreon!!
www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2021-02-011h 17Opposite of Important89. All Doors Open InwardAmongst many other topics, as usual, Lance and Joe take a deep dive down memory lane and look back on celebrities in music videos.
Hey, look at this Patreon thing!
www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2021-01-271h 13Opposite of Important88. The Elder and Mid-MillennialShould you cut out the crazy people? Do zombies experience love? Did we discover a new name for the Patriot Party?
Three yeses.
Want more? Support us at...
www.patreon.com/oppositepod
Only $5 per month!
2021-01-251h 21Opposite of Important87. An Incomparable Post-Inauguration EpisodeToday's episode starts off with a little inauguration talk followed by some travel stories. I think the transition happened because of Tom Hanks.
Checkout our Patreon!!
www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2021-01-221h 16Opposite of Important86. Why Do We Live Here?This nighttime episode contains such topics as meditation, a determined pigeon, and a fair amount of bitching.
Check out our Patreon!!
www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2021-01-201h 26Opposite of Important85. Half Vaxxed: Muppets Don't Need MasksSometimes we talk about Muppets. What are you gonna do?
2021-01-1659 minOpposite of Important84. Thoughts and PrayersMorning naps, Ralphie May, and facebook posts that Lance loves.
Don't forget about our Patreon!
www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2021-01-141h 21Opposite of Important83. First Fives with Sean DenglerJoe and Lance talk with Comedian and Host Sean Dengler about comedy in Des Moines, their first sets, and late night shows in New York City.
Don't forget our Patreon!
www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2021-01-121h 20Opposite of Important82. The Book Was BetterTerrible receptionists, insurgents at the Capitol, and speeding woes.
Check out our Patreon!
www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2021-01-081h 05Opposite of Important81. Funky FreshThis is mostly shameless self promotion. We decided to share this week's full Patreon episode with you!
Talkin' about the latest Trump tape, Religion, and LEGO.
If you would like to help support us, head to... www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2021-01-051h 08Opposite of Important80. Hello there, 2021!Christmas is done. So is Lance's voice. It's been a minute so let's catch up!
2021-01-031h 10Opposite of Important79.5. Is That A Calculator In Your Pocket?The second part of our conversation with Mr. McDonald. Math, magnets, and the military!
2021-01-011h 21Opposite of Important79. Who's Your Daddy LLC...with special guest Shane McDonald!
Talking about everything from ticket fees to Carson King. We hit about 20 topics in just under 2 hours.
...and we weren't even done!
2020-12-301h 46Opposite of Important78. Merry Christmas!!The Christmas Episode! Stories, facts, and a bit of a Spiked center for Joe.
Have a wonderful Christmas, everyone! But not a Wonderful Christmastime. Because that song is the worst and the phrase is ruined forever.
2020-12-251h 12Opposite of ImportantBaby, It's Patreon OutsideBonus Ep! Just a quick clip from our latest Patreon episode to entice you. Lance found a Buzzfeed list with stories from video store employees and discusses his experiences as well.
www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2020-12-2427 minOpposite of Important77. The NSFW TurnIn what started as a regular episode with topics like Dave Chapelle and cartwheels, Lance, Joe, and Melissa somehow find themselves discussing more adult themes as the episode continues. Apologies.
2020-12-211h 13Opposite of Important76. A Christmas (Record) StoryJoe tells a tale of meeting Doris Roberts, there is some talk of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and Lance talks about some Christmas records that he loves.
Check out our Patreon! Only $5 to get in the door!
https://www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2020-12-181h 09Opposite of Important75. Nerd Stuff with Jamie QOur friend Jamie joins us to talk about many things relevant to our fellow nerds. Among the topics we have Die Hard, A Discovery of Witches, The Mandalorian, and Grey's Anatomy.
Join us on Patreon too! https://www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2020-12-161h 36Opposite of ImportantIs Die Hard A Christmas Movie?'Tis the season for a bonus episode! We go back to a time of podcasts past to listen in on a debate that has been ongoing in pop culture for years. In one corner, a firm believer. In the other, a naysayer. In the middle... Joe.
What team are you on?
2020-12-1151 minOpposite of Important74. Merry Christmas, Mr. ClausWe kick off today's episode with Lance and Joe workshopping their Santa impressions. You're welcome. What else can you look forward to in this gift of an episode?
Making the case for Mrs. Claus.
Christmas SNEEKing up on Joe.
Discussing cartoons and Disney movies.
2020-12-111h 16Opposite of Important73. 'Tis The Season For TabascoJoe comes to record with Tabasco in hand to discuss all the topics you could want! Pigeon catching, smelly sweaters, Christmas songs, one particular elephant, and the Galaxy Quest documentary.
WE'RE NOW ON PATREON!! https://www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2020-12-071h 08Opposite of Important72. Joe Really Needs To Watch Buffy The Vampire SlayerJoe got some cats! We get to hear about them. It's adorable. Lance didn't get cats but did receive a Cameo from Nicholas Brendon who played Xander in Buffy The Vampire Slayer. He was very excited to talk about it while Joe smiled and nodded as he has not yet seen the show. Lance plans to remedy this. Later, in the spirit of the season, Lance and Joe discuss their favorite Christmas movies.
2020-12-041h 12Opposite of ImportantOpposite of an Episode: Patreon AwarenessWe appreciate every single one of you!
Check out our Patreon here...
https://www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2020-12-0230 minOpposite of Important71. We're All Millennials HereIf we are being honest... this one is all over the place.
But in a good way.
2020-11-301h 39Opposite of Important70. Talkin’ Car Selfies and Cheers Snobs with Kim HannaIn today's episode we are joined by Kim Hanna, an all-around better person than we are, for a chat that covers pretty much everything you could want and, thanks to us, a bit of what you don't.
2020-11-272h 12Opposite of Important69. Hope For The Best, Stay For The WorstWill Smith, yes. Southern rock of the 70's, no. Thoughts? Also...
Joe and Lance were denied service at a local restaurant, Lance doesn't understand dating apps, and WE'RE NOW ON PATREON!!
https://www.patreon.com/oppositepod
2020-11-241h 21Opposite of Important68. Let's Do DrugsDrugs, Books, Jurassic Park, Joe Pesci, T.J. Miller, Political Parties. All somehow connected in one conversation.
2020-11-201h 21Opposite of Important67. DiGiorno Lessons with Mike EntnerWith special guest Mike Entner joining us in the studio, we discuss some video games from the past, go down memory lane to the college days, and Mike and Joe talk about their experiences with cancer.
2020-11-161h 58Opposite of Important66. At Least 240 Seconds With Lisa LoebAfter discussing Billy Joel's driving record, Lance tells us about his chat with Lisa Loeb via Looped. After that, they discuss what can only be described as... a lot of topics with too much whiskey.
2020-11-121h 08Opposite of Important65. Being All We Can Be with Shane McDonaldOur first attempt at an episode using Zoom! Also, our first episode using our friend Shane. He was very user friendly. Durable and a delight. 5 out of 5 stars. Would recommend to a friend.
2020-11-101h 392020-11-051h 13Opposite of Important63. Above The GutsIn this fine episode, we discuss what makes a millionaire, a story from Lance's past, improv, and voting third party.
2020-11-021h 26Opposite of Important62. This Is Halloween!Hide your kids, hide your wife, and hide your husbands cause we got a Halloween episode up in here!
2020-10-301h 32Opposite of Important61. Scratch Me. Smell Me. Shoot Me.Are hay rack rides terrible? Are vintage shirts worth it? Demi or Demi? We start with hard hitting questions like that before getting in to some more scary movie trivia. Classic Opposite.
2020-10-271h 47Opposite of Important60. The Pre-Halloween Spooktacular Episode'Tis the season for costumes, scary movies, and haunted houses. So we talk about all of that and more in this spooky episode!
2020-10-221h 31Opposite of Important59. Don't Listen After 10 p.m.A little scary movie marathon recap followed by what might be a great or mediocre list of either scary or strange facts. You'll see what we mean...
2020-10-1958 minOpposite of Important58. Hitting The Topics HardLance received a phone call from DJ's dad but we don't quite get the full story yet, the guys discuss PC culture changes amongst the different generations, and Joe will tell you later if he goes to hell or not. ...if it's real.
2020-10-1751 minOpposite of Important57. Democrats Don't Like Trucker HatsWe ask the serious questions like... What's the deal with yard signs? (Seinfeld voice implied)
After that, some trivia with Melissa. Maybe a few things in the middle.
2020-10-141h 23Opposite of Important56. The Six-Month MarkIt's been six months since Joe's cancer diagnosis. So the guys discuss that milestone amid his 13th round of chemo that is putting the cancer in its place. Also, there's a little political talk and Joe informs Lance that he missed his opportunity to meet John Cusack.
2020-10-081h 18Opposite of Important55. The Distinguished GentlemenTrump is in the hospital, Joe prefers the second Ace Ventura movie to the first, Melissa brings on some political movie trivia, and The Price Is Right! ... Especially for that one guy.
2020-10-051h 34Opposite of Important54. EXTORTION!!Lance is being extorted. Also, the spirit, is it for you?
Watch this episode on youtube...
https://youtu.be/pxK4JaLqBnM
2020-10-021h 38Opposite of Important53. Social Media SeparationAfter having watched The Social Dilemma, there were some thoughts. Also, dating apps are really weird.
2020-09-281h 152020-09-251h 15Opposite of Important51. Camping Over KevinWell, first off there is some fishing talk. Then camping. THEN a special treat for Joe. After that, the guys start a quiz. Not just any quiz... a quiz for love.
2020-09-221h 11Opposite of Important50. Milestone Ep! And a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!The big 5-0! With a big announcement too! In other news, Lance drank a beer.
2020-09-171h 02Opposite of Important49. What's Up?Melissa stops in to talk songs, introduce a new gem, and school us on music therapy.
2020-09-161h 26Opposite of Important48. Maybe It's MaybellineWhat did we talk about??... Um... Joes's date night, 9/11, and impersonations.
2020-09-1359 minOpposite of Important47. Talkin' With TattonOur friend Tatton dropped in to lay down some vocals. As it turns out... He just meant talking.
2020-09-081h 34Opposite of Important46. It's Not 2020, It's LifeThe 2020 struggle is real. Even if it's not your chair, it's your problem.
2020-09-071h 10Opposite of Important45. Fireside BlatherForced outside due to unfortunate events, Lance and Joe are at one with nature while they talk too long about many topics.
2020-09-021h 31Opposite of Important44. Take The F**king Top OffYo. It's the POD machine. Gonna rock the town without bein' seen.
Today's episode is like a fine wine. None of that cheap stuff.
Ingredients: A Drum Machine, Snow Globes, Black and White Phones, and Subway Sandwiches
2020-08-3146 minOpposite of Important43. 555-TALKThere's a shortage of perfect episode descriptions in the world, It would be a pity to damage this one.
2020-08-2451 minOpposite of Important42. Derecho (dāˈrāˌCHō)Lance and Joe discuss the storm of a lifetime. Also some other stuff.
2020-08-171h 24Opposite of Important41. It's FrustratingThe new mics are IN, Joe tells us a dating story, and being a Boy Scout is a slippery slope to liking sports.
2020-08-131h 14Opposite of Important40. I'm Here And You Can Hold My HandLance recounts his eye surgery, Joe goes on Propofol, and neither of them remember when Batman Forever was released. Also, how much would YOU pay for eye drops?
2020-08-051h 23Opposite of Important39. Laser EyesFanny Packs, Ingrid Michaelson, impending eye surgery, and much MUCH more!
2020-07-301h 08Opposite of Important38. The Midsummer EpisodeLots of stories accompanied by songs from summers past. There's nothing quite like midsummer.
2020-07-2359 minOpposite of Important37. An Emotional RollercoasterIf you are a fan of bad decisions, the governor of Iowa is basically the best. Also, RAGBRAI would be starting soon. You know, if there wasn't a pandemic. Oh, and Lance and Joe might be getting some free stuff!
2020-07-1850 minOpposite of Important36. Ultra FiestaCOVID is cancelled in bars, Joe tries Ultra Fiesta, Lionel Richie is kinda creepy, and Sinbad is funny. We hope you enjoyed this over-simplified episode description.
2020-07-161h 11Opposite of Important35. Patience, IagoPaula Pundstone, Aladdin, Michael Jackson... All that and MORE! Just click the thing. No, not that thing. The other thing!
2020-07-131h 03Opposite of Important34. Are you voting for Kanye?Politics for a while. It's jolly good fun. Then at the 35 minute mark, we get back to our regularly scheduled nonsense.
2020-07-1056 minOpposite of Important33. It's AcquiredJoe bought some wine with some interesting names, Lance is woking on being a good neighbor, and Melissa is back!
All this and more on tonight's episode of Opposite Of Important!
2020-07-081h 01Opposite of Important32. Beastie Boys 101Lance is on a mission to get Joe into Beastie Boys. Does it work? Ch-Check It Out.
2020-07-051h 24Opposite of ImportantThe Opposite Of An Episode: Before 32What happens while waiting for a phone to start? This. No guarantees on the entertainment level here.
2020-07-0515 minOpposite of Important31. Guitar Center Ruined My LifeIt was all set up... The equipment had been picked, credit card numbers have been given, and a delivery date was guaranteed. Alas, it seems some things were not meant to be.
2020-06-291h 13Opposite of Important30. Heavy FeetSwapping stories about driving too fast. Also, say goodbye to these lame ass mics. Time for bigger and better things!
2020-06-271h 11Opposite of Important29. Take The Purple PillThings kick off with a little Lasik talk. Then the guys have to break to save the lawn. In the midst of all that riveting content, Lance gives Joe the chance to ask him anything. ANYTHING!!
2020-06-221h 112020-06-1955 min2020-06-1447 minOpposite of Important26. Black Lives MatterWe start off with some regular chatting about things like Joe's reversie parade and Lance dealing with people at the bar but then, of course, they get in to the Black Lives Matter movement.
2020-06-0848 minOpposite of Important25. The Truth About (this particular) MarriageJoe tells us about this documentary he just watched called The Truth About Marriage on Netflix. This prompts some heavy marriage talk. Naturally that is followed by a conversation about genealogy and we find out that Lance doesn't really care to know that much.
2020-05-301h 08Opposite of Important24. We're going a thousand miles an hour right now...Did you know that Dan Aykroyd was in We Are The World? Did you also know that UFOs are real?? Has it crossed your mind that Zoom could have made MILLIONS during this pandemic?
2020-05-1859 minOpposite of Important23. 23 Hours and 55 Minutes To KillOn separate couches and about 10 feet away from one another, the boys are back to talk about The Mask, Jerry Seinfeld, and Joe's steady diet of 2000 calories per day.
2020-05-1149 minOpposite of Important22. Just Like YesterdayWhen the record button was hit, the boys were discussing Man on the Moon. The topics that follow are COVID (of course), owning a bar in the midst of it, a song that may or may not have the lyrics "Just Like Yesterday", and Joe's favorite nurses.
2020-05-041h 06Opposite of Important21. Stand-UpAfter watching a stand-up special, Lance and Joe dive in to the topic a bit while they race against the clock with a low battery.
2020-04-2948 minOpposite of Important20. Remember when Donald Trump was harmless?All over the map on this one. You know... a map that covers rogue hair, chemo, The Celebrity Apprentice, and many things in between. Sorry.
2020-04-2651 minOpposite of Important19. COVID Bad. Movies Good.Sometimes you just start talking about movies and you don't stop.
2020-04-2441 minOpposite of Important18. What doesn't kill you...Do dogs really like rabbits? Is Taxi is a great show? Will Facebook end up being an online memorial? All these questions will be answered in this episode. If you're tuning in for just updates on Joe's cancer treatment, start at about 25:10. We'd love to say that we stay focused but... you know... that's not the reality we're in.
2020-04-191h 13Opposite of Important17. Making Cancer Your BitchJoe's fight against cancer has officially started. He fills us in on his latest appointments and what is to come in the near future.
2020-04-141h 01Opposite of Important16. Anyone with a backpack is an improv actor.Joe met Louie Anderson once. Lance took Joe to Chicago one time. Classic tales of wonder like this are about to bless your ears.
2020-04-1044 minOpposite of Important15. News from Joe.Joe gives everyone an update on his life and current situation.
2020-04-0948 minOpposite of Important14. Mostly about "Weird Al".When asked about his favorite meet and greet experience, Joe talks about meeting Dane Cook. Lance says he's not going to elaborate on a "Weird Al" story but then does anyway and then they spend the next 45 minutes discussing him at length. So enjoy this episode that is mostly about one of the best entertainers of our lifetime, Alfred Yankovic.
2020-04-061h 06Opposite of Important13. Don't Fuck With Bats.There's a little Jurassic Park talk, a little COVID talk, and magician talk. Not entirely sure it flows well. Only one way to find out...
2020-04-0545 minOpposite of Important12. Talkin' 'bout Tiger King.Lance, Joe, and Jamie all watched Tiger King and are finally talking about it. There's a lot. I mean, you saw it. They also sprinkle in some Tiger Trivia too. Then the episode closes with COVID-19 updates.
2020-04-011h 39Opposite of Important11. COVID check in. Also, a silver lining.Lance and Joe fly solo this episode and check in on how the Coronavirus is affecting them. They also discuss the silver lining of the situation and how it can feel bad to think that way. But should it?
2020-03-3059 minOpposite of Important10. Lance is a super gay name.Lance discusses his name. You know where that's going. There is also a little ASMR discussion and we discover why the Queen is basic. Then we wrap it up with trivia questions such as... What is a brief powerful eruption of particles and intense electromagnetic radiation from the suns surface called?
2020-03-2859 minOpposite of Important9. iPhone vs. Android. Also, we're not great at trivia.Much like every episode, we're all over the place in this one. From Corona to Little Red Riding Hood. Enjoy!
2020-03-261h 02Opposite of Important8. Politics, anyone? Also, We watched the Hillary doc.Killing time discussing some things like Hillary, schools closing, and breaking and entering.
2020-03-241h 18Opposite of Important7. Trivia Time!Our friend Jamie pops in for some trivia! You will also hear about Joe's cousin who is currently not outside of jail.
2020-03-201h 51Opposite of Important6. Coronavirus!! Also, weddings and LEGO.Breaking down our thoughts on COVID-19 and how our area is handling it. Then there is a bit of wedding talk because... that makes sense. We also talk a bit about LEGO sets.
2020-03-181h 08Opposite of Important5. Getting To Know You! Also, Michael Jackson vs. Prince.Coke vs. Pepsi. Mario vs. Sonic. The answers may shock you.
2020-03-171h 33Opposite of Important4. Back To The Future: Episode 3The end of our trilogy or Back To The Future episodes. Unlike the movies, there will likely be a part 4 in the future.
2020-03-1445 minOpposite of Important3. Back To The Future: Episode 2More from Lance, Joe, and Sam about Back To The Future.
2020-03-1247 minOpposite of Important2. Back To The FutureThis week Lance and Joe are joined by Sam Barnes to discuss Back To The Future and whatever else pops up mid-conversation.
2020-03-111h 02Opposite of Important1. Back at it!Lance and Joe catch up after having not spoken a word (on a microphone) for over a year.
2020-03-061h 02