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AGM Attorney PodcastEpisode 13 - Guest Jaime Paredes, "How Video Is Transforming Law Firm Marketing"In this captivating episode of the Behind the Bench Podcast, host Josh Konigsberg sits down with Jaime Paredes, the founder and owner of Instead of Billboards and EnterGage Videos. Jaime shares his insights in crafting disruptive and engaging video content to help law firms stand out in the crowded digital landscape.Jaime reveals the key challenges attorneys are currently facing, including being "stuck in the” past and not leveraging emerging platforms like TikTok, which are becoming powerful search engines. He emphasizes the importance of entertaining first and then educating potential clients through video.Simply put, Ja...
2024-06-2135 min
Venture unscripted.How Pivoting Business Strategies Led to Creating Revolutionizing Pet Care | Rachel Berkal and Sadoc ParedesFor many of us, pets are more than just animals who live in our homes — they’re family. And when it comes to taking care of family, you have to do it the right way. In this edition of Venture unscripted., podcast host Josh Barker sits down with the co-founders of Vetr, a mobile veterinary care service that was developed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their story of “zero to one” and entrepreneurship during a tumultuous time reveals their spirit of innovation, adaptability, and passion for pets all over the world. Listen to the podca...
2023-10-0524 min
Teaching PythonThe EduBlocks Evolution and Josh LoweWay back on Episode 13, we interviewed Josh Lowe, then 15 years old and the creator of EduBlocks. When Josh was 12, he started a Saturday afternoon project to make a block-based coding IDE that generated Python code. Flash forward seven years and Josh still maintains EduBlocks as a software engineer on behalf of Anaconda.
This week, Kelly and Sean caught up with Josh to learn about his educational journey since we last spoke with him, the latest developments on EduBlocks, as well as the new direction enabled by Anaconda's purchase of EduBlocks in May 2023.Special Guest: Josh...
2023-08-0651 min
Atypically Topical109. Easter SpecialWe're back just in time for the holiday! (close enough) In this episode, Mindy and Josh discuss a catfishing tale with a surprise twist, Easter trivia, and Selena. Mindy also discusses some intense ways Ancient Romans used to execute people. On that note, Happy Easter!
2022-04-1836 minAtypically Topical108. Basketball (Reverse Ep!)We switch it up this week as Mindy & Josh talk all about basketball! In Questioning Florida, Mindy talks about a man who had questionable priorities. Then, she talks about some strange stories from NBA players who spent time overseas. Josh wraps up the episode by discussing the mother of basketball, Senda Berenson Abbott, who fought serious back pains, male chauvinism, and ridiculous anti-women propaganda on the way to bringing basketball to women's sports.
2022-03-2150 minAtypically Topical107. Shameless DudesWe dive into a topic we've probably indirectly covered 50 times by now: shameless dudes! We begin with a discussion about Mindy's new job and a recent trip to Philadelphia. Then, Josh talks about a Florida man who didn't trust the quality of his drugs. Quiz Corner also makes a return as we see what Mindy knows about national pride vs. shame. Mindy wraps up the episode by telling us about a sleazy founding forefather, Gouverneur Morris!
2022-03-1437 minAtypically Topical106. DatingThis week, we look into the world of dating! In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a guy with an absolutely ridiculous way to protest the mask mandate. Mindy then quizzes him on the courtship rituals of cultures in the past. We wrap up the episode with some #WorstFirstDate stories from Twitter!
2022-02-2149 minAtypically Topical105. Terrible Men, Vol. 2We re-visit a topic way back from the early days of the podcast with this episode about terrible men! We begin by talking about the Texas freeze and Josh's bout with COVID. We then discuss a Florida man who had quite an overreaction to a minor situation. Mindy then tells the story of King Leopold II before we wrap up the episode discussing strange reasons men have blown up at their women.
2022-02-0748 minAtypically Topical104: Nightmares (w/ Andrew & Michelle)We welcome special guests Andrew and Michelle back to the show to discuss the frightening world of nightmares! We jump into some of our own experiences with them before Mindy talks about mythical monsters with some...strange attributes. Then, Josh dives into Reddit to find some of the creepiest nightmares people have had.
2022-01-1855 minAtypically Topical103. Accidental InventionsMindy and Josh stumble upon some accidental inventions this week! They discuss birthing-related discoveries, one-wheeled vehicles, and how little they know about illicit drugs. They also talk about a Florida man who came up with a clever(?) way to hide his stash. Then, Josh quizzes Mindy about some failed inventions of the past!
2021-12-2735 minAtypically Topical102. ParanoiaThis week, we look into the world of paranoia! Mindy talks about King Mithridates, who became strangely obsessed with poison after suspecting he'd become a victim of it early in life. Then, Josh reads some stories from Reddit so we can give our un-expert opinions on their level of paranoia. We also discuss a kick-happy Florida woman who couldn't be stopped.
2021-12-0646 minAtypically Topical101. Heroes with DisabilitiesWelcome back! Mindy and Josh return after a long hiatus to talk about heroes with disabilities! In this episode, we discuss our eventful break, peanut butter and jelly whiskey, and a Florida man with an unfortunate name. Mindy also teaches us about the inspiration behind A Beautiful Mind before Josh discusses some of the most disability-friendly countries in the world.
2021-11-2950 minAtypically Topical100th Episode Extravaganza!We're celebrating 100 episodes today! Mindy and Josh welcome frequent guests Andrew and Michelle to the show to discuss how it began and has grown over the years. Josh also talks about a Florida man who hired an airplane banner that could've been worded a LOT better. Mindy also shares her ranking of something near and dear to her heart. Plus, we listen to classic clips and messages from past guests on the show throughout the episode!
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Atypically Topical99. Disastrous WeddingsThis week, we dive into disastrous weddings! After trying a Japanese snack with a questionable ingredient, we bring back "Germany vs. Florida." Mindy then quizzes Josh on some problematic relationships before he wraps up the episode with the ultimate bridezilla. Plus, a special appearance by Mindy's sister!
2021-08-3039 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 98: The Bizarre Rise of Anti-Barney HumorThis week, Mindy and Josh talk about the strangely dark phenomenon known as anti-Barney humor that has led to multiple lawsuits. Before that, they discuss the dogs getting into trouble when left alone and a Florida man who may have set a record for the most crimes committed in an 18-hour period. Enjoy!
2021-08-1646 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 97: Near-death Experiences, Vol. 2 (w/special guest)This week, we welcome Mindy's brother-in-law Geo to the show to talk all about near-death experiences! We start by discussing Mindy's latest tattoo before trying a Japanese candy that had an unexpected flavor. In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a man, a live gator, and the roof of a bar. Don't ask. Geo then discusses a couple of close personal calls with death and their lasting effects. Mindy then discusses Hugh Glass, an American frontiersman known for having an extremely dangerous bear encounter. Josh wraps up the show with some real descriptions of strange visions by people who almost...
2021-07-2656 min
The Baseline PodcastSan Antonio Spurs Chat with Josh ParedesGet in touch with the hosts! Stevie Cozens:Instagram: @basketballcontentnzTwitter: @steviecozens Producer, Josh Jeffares:Instagram: @joshjbullshoopsTwitter: @joshjbullshoops
2021-07-141h 00Atypically TopicalEpisode 96: Animal Attacks (w/ special guests)This week, we have Andrew and Michelle on the show to discuss all kinds of animal attacks, both personal and historical. Before that, Mindy and Josh discuss their recent trip to Maryland that included a fireworks disaster. Then, Josh sets a new bar for the weirdest Florida Man headline ever. Then, Michelle talks about a close encounter with a loose dog before Andrew talks about an actual encounter with one. Mindy wraps the episode up with a game of "Who died from this animal?"
2021-07-1256 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 95: Strange BeliefsThis week, we get into some strange things people believe in. Before that, we talk about the new podcast equipment and an upcoming trip. Josh then talks about a woman who decided that Circle K was clothing optional in Questioning Florida. Mindy then discusses the extermination of cats in Europe and The Order of the Pug, which was apparently a real thing. Josh wraps up the episode by talking about some incredibly ridiculous analogies from an anti-vaxxer group that are both offensive and mind-numbingly stupid.
2021-07-0539 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 94: Twist EndingsWe're back with an episode all about stories with a twist! First, we discuss another unfortunately lost episode that led to a big upgrade in equipment that should lead to more frequent and better quality episodes! Then, Josh talks about a Florida man who pulled a gun on a Starbucks barista for the most trivial of reasons with a twist ending of its own. Mindy then talks about Hanns Scharff, whose job as a german interrogator had a very surprising ending!
2021-06-2828 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 92: Stories of Revenge, Vol. 2Mindy and Josh re-visit a popular past episode based on revenge stories! First, they talk about baby news from family and friends, including a previous guest on the show. Josh then talks about a man that was given a stern warning by police but decided to ignore it anyway in Questioning Florida. Mindy then quizzes Josh on the life of Princess Olga of Kiev, who was absolutely ruthless in getting revenge on an entire tribe in the 900s.
2021-05-1940 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 91: InventionsThis week, we're talking about interesting inventions! Josh starts the episode by telling a hilarious story of former producer Andrew sleepwalking into an awkward situation. Then, they talk about a Florida woman who delivered Easter eggs with questionable material inside them. Mindy then dives into the life of Ignaz Semmelweis, who was crucial in helping women survive giving birth in a rough time period. To wrap up, Josh tells the unlikely story of a Frito Lay janitor who rose up to create an iconic invention.
2021-04-3058 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 90: Badass MenIn this very delayed episode (sorry), Josh and Mindy shift from badass women to badass men! They start by discussing Bob Odenkirk's "Nobody" and the finale of "The Promised Neverland". Then, they do a sparkling water taste test before jumping into a Questioning Florida/Spot the Real mash-up segment! Mindy then tells the story of Marquis de Lafayette, who was a French military officer who became an American hero. Josh wraps the show up with a lighter story about a rescue mission involving a special bond between man and animal.
2021-04-2153 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 89: Badass WomenThis week, we talk about an NCAA basketball inequality fail before jumping into an NSFW story of a man that got way too personal with a pickle in Questioning Florida. Then, we shift our attention to a badass woman named Juana Inés de la Cruz, a Mexican philosopher and writer who propelled a movement against misogyny and sexism. Josh then shares a recent account of a woman who stopped at nothing to get the ultimate revenge against a drug cartel.
2021-03-2943 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 88: Toxic RelationshipsThis week is all about toxic people! In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a man who couldn't do anything right in a robbery attempt. Mindy then tells the story of Isabella of France, whose husband had his eyes on other guys throughout their relationship. We wrap up the episode by talking about the actor Thomas Middleditch and his controversial Playboy interview that revealed a little too much about his marriage.
2021-03-2242 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 86: Unusual Crimes, Vol. 2This week, we re-visit the topic of the pilot episode by discussing unusual crimes! First, Mindy and Josh tell stories of how people annoyed them this week in Quarantine Corner. Then, Josh tells a tale of one of the most despicable guys ever featured on Questioning Florida. Mindy then talks about Michael Malloy, a man that apparently couldn't be killed no matter what you did to him. We wrap up the show by talking about a woman that smuggled something very unusual on her body into New Zealand.
2021-03-0244 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 85: Love StoriesWe're finally back from a break to discuss love stories! We begin the episode by catching up with Josh's annoying hacker problem before they question a Florida man who decided to rob a pharmacy at the worst possible time. Then, Mindy examines how she and Josh mix when it comes to primary and secondary personalities. She wraps up the episode by discussing the long-lasting love life of Queen Victoria. *Note: This episode was recorded BEFORE the long Texas winter storm that kept us without power and water for days, hence the delay. We'll discuss that adventure next week!
2021-02-2048 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 84: HackersWe have personal ties to this week's topic, as Josh opens the show talking about how he had two separate credit cards compromised by someone in Russia in a span of two days. In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about Podium Guy from the Capitol attack, who conveniently documented his crime in detail to make things easier on the FBI. Mindy then talks about a pair of hackers that helped save thousands of Jewish people during the Holocaust. In true Atypically Topical form, Josh's main story shifts the episode back to the ridiculous with a story about a hacker literally...
2021-01-1944 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 83: Political CorruptionThis week, we tackle a topic we've yet to address much in the past: politics. Before we get into that, we discuss a Florida man that went to extreme measures to escape police after stealing steak. Mindy then talks about American politician Daniel Sickles, who was involved in numerous scandals that included a public murder. Josh then spends some time on the highly discredited and destructive cult called QAnon and their ties to Donald Trump.
2021-01-1256 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 82: Around the World (Vol. 2)In the last episode of 2020, we go international again! To start, we have a new twist to Mindy Tries It before we question a Florida man's crime-committing attire. Mindy then gives a double story involving a micronation and John Quincy Adams' pursuit of mole people. Josh wraps up the episode with a deep dive into the worst prisons in the world. Happy New Year!
2020-12-3045 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 81: Christmas, Vol. 2It's our first full-length Christmas episode! We start by discussing the noisy neighbors and Mindy's birthday celebration. In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a man that compounded one small violation with increasingly worse decisions. Next, it's the return of Quiz Corner as Mindy tries to answer Christmas-themed questions. Mindy then discusses the Massachusetts ban on Christmas before Josh wraps up the episode with some hilariously bad Christmas gifts. Merry Christmas!
2020-12-2140 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 80: Epic FailsWe're back to our regular topical format with an episode all about epic fails! We catch you up with our new outdoor pizza oven adventures before Mindy tries some unusually-flavored gummy bears. In Questioning Florida, Josh talks about a man who committed crimes while using an outdated comedy reference. Mindy then talks about the 1904 "Olympic Games" before Josh wraps everything up with some horrible language translations! As we mention in the episode, PLEASE message us if you're enjoying our show by going to these links! https://www.facebook.com/AtypicallyTopical https://www.instagram.com/atypicallytopical/
2020-12-0846 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 79: The Wild Card Ep! (Vol. 3)It's our first episode as a married couple! We discuss how the socially-distanced wedding went in Quarantine Corner before "Mindy Tries it: M&M's Edition." Questioning Florida then features a woman who went a little too far when getting back at an ex. Josh then gives the disturbing tell of Ana Ivanovna, a scorned lover who built a death trap to torture people who dared to fall in love. Mindy then jumps into how the Japanese internment camps came about.
2020-12-021h 10Atypically TopicalEpisode 78: The Wild Card Ep! (Vol. 2)Wild card month continues since we couldn't come up with a topic! We begin the episode with a Florida conspiracist that quotes a Disney movie to get out of wearing a mask before Mindy jumps into favorite foods of U.S. presidents (spoiler alert: lots of pudding involved). Josh then turns to the world of Reddit for some funny personal experiences.
2020-11-2347 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 77: The Wild Card Ep! (Vol. 1)We're going off book all month with some wild card episodes, featuring stories not tied to any specific topic! Before jumping into those, we talk about the election, our upcoming wedding, and a Florida man who basically paid to be mauled. Mindy then tells the story of a surgeon who was known as a pioneer in his field (despite killing some people). Josh then gets into a recent story you have to hear to believe.
2020-11-1652 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 76: Halloween IIIIn a special Halloween episode, Andrew and Michelle join the show! After a quick rant at the top, Josh introduces a new segment called Mindy Tries It! The gang then tries to make sense of a Florida woman who liked to hang around gas stations and talk about her butt in Questioning Florida. Mindy then dives into the origin of vampires, including Vlad the Impaler. Josh then continues his Halloween episode tradition of turning to the internet to find hilarious stories from haunted house workers. Happy Halloween!
2020-10-3148 minAtypically TopicalMorbid Month - Episode 75: The Dark Side of PsychologyThis week, we welcome Josh's niece, Hannah, and his nephew, Marc, to the show! Hannah talks about earning her Doctorate in Psychology before we jump into an extra-stupid edition of Questioning Florida. Josh then discusses some psychology experiments that went horribly wrong, some of which involved the worst possible consequences. Mindy then goes way back to 12 AD to talk about the life of the Roman emperor, Caligula. We wrap up by discussing French King Charles The Mad, whose name speaks for itself.
2020-10-1959 minAtypically TopicalMorbid Month - Episode 74: EvilMorbid Month continues when we discuss the most messed up story we've ever covered! Before that, Josh discusses a Florida man that became violent over the dumbest of reasons. Then, Mindy does a deep dive into one of the evilest women that has ever lived, Elizabeth Bathory. Josh then shares some evil deeds out of Leicestershire and asks Mindy to rate how horrible they are. Listen at your own risk!
2020-10-121h 02Atypically TopicalMorbid Month! Ep. 73: TortureWith Halloween approaching, we kick off Morbid Month with an episode about torture o_O. Before that, we test Mindy's instinct by re-visiting a classic segment, Germany or Florida. She then goes over some songs the U.S. has used as torture techniques before Josh quizzes her on the most unusual torture techniques in history. Listener discretion advised! (But it's not that bad).
2020-10-0542 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 72: Stories of Revenge (Pt. 1)Mindy and Josh get vengeful in part 1 of this episode! They first discuss a woman behaving inappropriately in an adult store in Questioning Florida before Mindy jumps into the insane story of Joaquin Murrieta, aka The Robin Hood of the West. Enjoy!
2020-09-2139 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 71: ScienceWe're finally back to talk all about science! We catch you up on what we've been up to before jumping into an ironic accident involving a road sign in Questioning Florida. Mindy then talks about Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe and his tale of losing his nose, owning a pet moose, and dying in a controversial way. Josh then educates Mindy on some of the funniest sounding scientific names in history. Enjoy!
2020-09-0842 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 70: The 1980s (w/ special guests)This week, we travel back to the 1980s! Candy and Gabriel join the show to reflect on their childhoods and what they remembered from the decade. Josh then treats the gang to a special edition of Questioning Florida before Mindy teaches everyone about the fall of the Berlin Wall. We wrap up the episode with an especially competitive game of Quiz Corner!
2020-07-2752 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 69: Stupid DeathsThis week, we're talking all about stupidity. Before that, Mindy and Josh start the episode talking about their socially-distanced fancy wedding menu tasting in Quarantine Corner. Josh then talks about an underaged joyride in Questioning Florida before Mindy goes over 5 stupid deaths throughout history. Josh wraps up the show by talking about maybe the dumbest thing that's ever happened.
2020-07-1735 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 68: Filthy Rich PeopleMindy and Josh get rich this week. As usual, they question Florida with a story about a woman’s unfortunate way of trying to obtain a puppy. Then, Mindy talks about Sarah Rector, the 11-year-old that became the richest African American girl in 1913. They wrap up the show with a celebrity net worth edition of Quiz Corner!
2020-07-1044 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 67: ReligionThis week, Josh learns Mindy still can't name an NBA player outside of LeBron James. They also discuss a Florida man that literally tattooed his upcoming crime on his face before Mindy dives into Hinduism. Josh wraps up the show by discussing an unusual separation of church and state debate in Arkansas!
2020-07-0346 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 66: RussiaMindy and Josh are finally back and going international! They play a round of Florida or Russia involving highway twerking and underwear digesting before Mindy teaches us all about the terrible existence of Joseph Stalin. Josh then dives into a list of strange Russian idioms that don't quite translate to English that well.
2020-06-2452 min
Passin Dimes PodcastThe Felipe Humana-Paredes Show EP.89Felip-HEY Humana-Paredes joins the show to take us through everything he accomplished in his career including leading York from the basement to the OUA Final Four, Team Canada's National B Team, and representing Canada on the Beach where he won several medals on the Norceca Tour and a National Championship with friend of the show Christian Redmann!
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2020-05-201h 02Atypically TopicalEpisode 65: Education (w/ special guest)On this episode, we honor Teacher's Week by talking all about education! We begin with Quarantine Corner, where we discuss our latest home hijinx (which is mostly just Mindy playing Animal Crossing). We also introduce a special guest, Mindy's niece Becky, who teaches first grade. She shares some funny kid's prayers before Josh talks about a particularly cruel Florida Man. Mindy then talks about one of America's greatest educators, Jaime Escalante. We wrap up by playing an educational game of Spot the Real featuring strange things that have been banned at schools!
2020-05-0955 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 64: New Zealand (w/ special guest)Sportswriter and podcaster Stevie Cozens joins the show from New Zealand in our first quarantine Zoom edition! We talk about how New Zealand's extreme lockdown measures are keeping coronavirus deaths down as well as give his thoughts on America's response. We also discuss the 'Merica gun culture in Questioning Florida before Mindy talks about how New Zealand was the pioneer country for women's voting rights. We also play a brand new game called Silver or Bronze -- you just have to listen to understand it. Guest info: @StevieCozens on Twitter, Bullish Hoops podcast
2020-04-2955 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 63: GamesWe're back to talking about games this week! First, we update everyone on isolated life in Quarantine Corner before Josh talks about an elderly Florida woman that really sucks. Then, Mindy talks about an ancient Chinese board game that somehow led to multiple deaths and another old game called Ur. Here's the website to try the game we discussed yourself: royalgameofuronline.com
2020-04-2432 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 62: ScamsMindy and Josh start the episode with another installment of "Quarantine Update" before Josh discusses a Florida woman who made an interesting choice for her mug shot. Then, Mindy talks about Marcel Petiot, an even "doctor" that ran amok in Nazi-occupied France.
2020-04-1433 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 61: Dumb PeopleWe get dumber than usual this week as we discuss the NBA shutdown and adjusting to quarantine life. Then, Mindy talks about Muhammah, a particularly stupid sultan from the past. They also discuss the crazy size of sultan hats before jumping into another round of Questioning Florida involving the theft of underwear. Then, Josh breaks down some of the dumbest people in the world that are not handling the coronavirus pandemic very well.
2020-04-0253 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 60: Las VegasMindy and Josh spend their quarantined time talking about Josh being out of town while the coronavirus scare really picked up. They also talk about "atomic tourism" in Vegas, play a round of Florida or Vegas, and finish up with a list of the craziest things Vegas workers have ever seen!
2020-03-2441 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 59: Phobias (Pt. 2)In the conclusion of our discussion on phobias, Josh quizzes Mindy on rare phobias! We also dive deep into a new condition that just about everyone suffers from to some degree.
2020-03-1825 min
Passin Dimes PodcastThe Melissa Humana-Paredes Show EP. 70This is a big one!!! World Champion Melissa Humana-Paredes joins the show to walk us through her journey from being around high level beach volleyball her whole life to becoming one of the best players in the world. Melissa grew up watching her father coach Canadian Legends Mark Heese and John Child, while training at the Elite Beach Club where dozens of top Canadians were introduced to beach volleyball.
Melissa and Sarah were named the 2019 FIVB Team of the Year 2019. Melissa has also been named the FIVB Best Defensive Player (2019), FIVB Best Setter (2018 & 2019), AVP Best Defensive Player (2019), A...
2020-03-1355 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 59: Phobias (Pt. 1)Mindy and Josh discuss another lost episode and their own phobias before discussing some phobias of historical figures. They also discuss a history-making story involving a woman, cops, and urine in Questioning Florida!
2020-03-0429 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 58: War, Part 2In the conclusion of our episode about war, Josh quizzes Mindy about the most peaceful countries in the world. We also digress about the times our dogs have tried to "run away" before getting into the most bizarre reasons countries have started wars in history!
2020-02-2121 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 58: War, Part 1Mindy and Josh discuss Nintendo 64 controllers, The Football War, and Josh's random knowledge of Central American capitals. They also talk about a Florida man with an interesting strategy for smuggling water monitor lizards!
2020-02-0733 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 57: Cults, Part 2We wrap up our discussion of cults by playing a new segment on the show! We also talk about 10 of the craziest cults many people have never heard of.
2020-01-2324 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 57: Cults, Part 1This week, we talk about shooting engagement photos and the Sullivanian Cult. We also take a different approach to Questioning Florida as we get Mindy's thoughts on a strange strip club policy.
2020-01-1725 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 56: PokemonWe're back to talk about all things Pokemon! We discuss Mindy's love of the franchise, quiz her on Pokemon facts, and find out which Pokemon represents Josh. We also talk about an unusual robbery in Questioning Florida!
2020-01-0841 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 55: Japan (Pt. 2)We conclude our look into Japan by finishing the round of Florida or Japan from last week before Josh tells Mindy about the "evaporating" people of Japan. It's disturbing, sad, and interesting: the perfect story for Atypically Topical.
2019-12-1022 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 55: Japan (Pt. 1)We're finally back with a new episode all about Japan! First, we catch everyone up on a major event in our lives before Mindy reveals the dark truth about Japanese Samurais. We also begin a new segment, "Florida or Japan", which involves the placement of a screwdriver in an extremely unfortunate area.
2019-12-0233 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 54: Halloween IIWe're finally back just in time for Halloween! Mindy tells us about its origin as well as where jack-o-lanterns come from. We also discuss a minion-beating, quiz Mindy on Halloween costumes, and read funny stories from haunted house employees!
2019-10-3152 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 53: Stupid CrimesMindy and Josh discuss Victor Lustig, one of the most notorious con artists in the world, before talking about a Florida con artist that's about 98% dumber. They also discuss the dumbest reasons people have called the cops and funny reasons people have been arrested!
2019-10-1044 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 52: Real-life HeroesThis week, Mindy educates Josh about American war hero Audie Murphy. We also discuss an unfortunate incident involving a Florida woman and a camel before we finally have a feel-good current story that's all about heroic dogs!
2019-10-0352 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 51: Travel (Part 2)In the continuation of our travel episode, Mindy takes a personality quiz that lets her know what her dream travel destination is and we get into a couple of travel horror stories!
2019-09-2522 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 51: Travel (Part 1)This week, Mindy uses our travel topic to rant about a certain explorer from the past. We also dissect a story about a Florida woman concealing a living thing in her yoga pants during a traffic stop in "Questioning Florida!"
2019-09-1233 minAtypically Topical50th Episode: The Great Florida Man Special!For our monumental 50th episode, we welcome back engineer Andrew to celebrate a hallmark of the show, the Florida Man! We take a look back at some of the craziest headlines from past stories, introduce a new scoring system to rate crazy Florida stories, and all play the Florida Man Challenge!
2019-09-0546 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 49: AliensDo Mindy and Josh believe that aliens exist? We dive into the possibility of extraterrestrials in this episode by asking ourselves: Who created the Nazca Lines? Are tardigrades aliens? And why did a Florida man force a police officer to shoot him in the armpit?
2019-08-2941 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 48: The UnexplainedWe're full of mystery this week, as we talk about the 'Ghost Lights' of Marfa, Texas, a strange occurrence of creepy dolls showing up on the streets of Missouri, and adult breastfeeding (yes, you read that correctly). We also discuss feeding pot to rabbits and peeing in Holy water in the latest installment of Germany or Florida!
2019-08-2241 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 47: ScandalsIn today's scandalous episode we discuss asshole kids, the drama that surrounded Mary, Queen of Scots, a vaping Florida man's ridiculous overreaction, and quiz Mindy about controversial quotes!
2019-08-0858 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 46: DisneyThis week we dive into the magical world of Disney! We discuss the movies we grew up with, the Yippee invasion of Disneyland, a proposal gone wrong, and quiz Mindy on soundtracks. We also talk about the craziest things people have witnessed at Disneyworld, plus reveal each of our top five Disney movies!
2019-07-2556 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 45: ChicagoWe just got back from a trip to the Windy City, so we decided to record an episode about it! We discuss what we did in the Chicago, talk about the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, play Spot The Fake with Chicago inventions, and question a Chicago woman's life choices!
2019-07-1131 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 44: Super MarioIn honor of the recent release of Super Mario Maker 2, we take a deep dive into the world of the most popular video game character of all time! Danielle joins the show as we discuss our childhood memories of Mario games, a Florida video game store owner fighting a ridiculous law, and dark secrets from the Mario universe. Plus, we play a head-to-head version of Quiz Corner with Mindy and Danielle!
2019-07-0547 min
Atypically TopicalEpisode 43: RobotsThis week, Mindy teaches us about Ancient Robotic technology while Josh teaches her about a fully robotic kitchen! We also play a robot-skill themed round of "Spot the Fake", as well as 'question Florida' about puffer fish!
2019-06-2040 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 42: TechnologyThis week, we thoroughly discuss technological advances dating from B.C. to now! We talk about the first ever computer that was developed by Greeks, fire that can resist water, amazing things that have been 3-D printed, and test Mindy's technological "expertise"!
2019-06-0642 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 41: SpaceThis week Mindy and Josh venture into space! We talk about the early movement for women in space, unusual objects that have been sent into orbit, a Florida man that live-streamed his own crime, and crazy occupational hazards of astronauts!
2019-05-3146 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 40: SchoolIn celebration of Mindy earning a Master's degree, we talk all about school! We discuss strange college degrees, unusual campus traditions, the importance of competition in school, and as usual, question Florida!
2019-05-2237 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 39: Mindy's Cinco De Mayo LessonWe're back with a special Cinco De Mayo episode! Mindy has had enough of people misunderstanding this holiday and is here to set the record straight. We also debut a new segment, Mexico or Florida!
2019-05-0430 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 38: SleepMindy and Josh doze off in this week's episode, all about sleep! We discuss the first known 'sleepwalker' murder defense, an egg roll attack, strange sleeping habits of famous people, jalapeño M&M's, and introduce a new segment, Quiz Corner!
2019-04-0455 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 37: FoodWe are joined once again by Andrew and his fiancé Michelle to talk about all things food! We discuss what our last meals would be, stashing cocaine inside of Lunchables, the weirdest food combinations ever created and dissect the minds of a pair of insane baking shop owners.
2019-03-2545 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 36: Near-Death ExperiencesWe're finally back with a new episode! Andrew Armstrong re-joins the show to talk about near-death experiences. We discuss the first documented case of an NDE, a man that survived an attack in the mountains, a child actor turned Florida Man, and our own near-death "experiences!"
2019-03-1747 min
Teaching PythonBlock-based Python with Josh LoweIn this episode, Kelly and Sean talk to Joshua Lowe, a Python entrepreneur who invented Edublocks to help bridge the gap from Scratch to Edublocks and then into Python 3. Joshua started learning Python in 2013 and wanted to find a way to make it easier for others to understand.Special Guest: Josh Lowe.Support Teaching PythonLinks:Patreon for EduBlocks — Joshua Lowe is creating EduBlocks, the drag and drop coding tool for Python.AllAboutCode/EduBlocks: Drag and drop coding tool for creating Python programsBuild a micro:bit EduBlocks extension |Blog - micro:mag — Supp...
2019-03-0235 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 35 : TVThis week, it's all about TV! Mindy educates us on the legacy of Lucille Ball, before we discuss a Florida woman with an extremely unusual habit. We also discuss stars that got their start on reality TV, bizarre Japanese game shows and our personal favorite shows of all time!
2019-02-221h 02Atypically TopicalEpisode 34 : Valentine's Day!Love is in the air as we discuss Freddie Mercury's unusual relationship with Mary Austin, one of the dumbest criminals ever, conversation heart phrases, and a Texas zoo that vowed to help people get back at their exes!
2019-02-1438 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 33 : DisastersThis week's episode is a disaster. We discuss the drunken friendly-fire disaster known as the Battle of Karánsebes, magnet fishing, the countries most affected by natural disasters, and the effects of polar vortexes!
2019-02-0741 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 32: The Mandela Effect, Part 2We continue our discussion of the Mandela Effect with Danielle and Zack as we talk about movie-related examples and much more!
2019-02-0440 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 32: The Mandela Effect, Part 1We get existential this week in a special episode about the Mandela Effect! Zack and Danielle lend their expertise to the show and discuss their personal experiences, common Mandela Effects, multiverses and even Hadron Colliders. Plus, the return of Germany or Florida!
2019-01-3152 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 31: The Philly Special!This week we talk all about Mindy's home state! We discuss our trip to Pennsylvania, our rescued puppy, and the important contributions of Philly native Margaret Mead! We also talk about a "time-traveling" Florida man, play spot-the-fake with PA laws, and analyze why an Eagles fan may have taken a loss a little too hard.
2019-01-2432 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 30: Mental HealthThis week, we examine the world of mental health. Mindy talks all about Nikola Tesla and how he dealt with various mental illnesses, before we discuss a woman in Florida that likely suffers from some as well. We also get into the scariest mental disorders of all time and play a therapy-themed round of Spot the Fake!
2019-01-1855 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 29: FightingWe have brand new guest Ruby Paredes on the show this week to talk about all things fighting! We discuss a Japanese intelligence officer that gave "never surrender" a whole new meaning, pizza face slapping, weird wrestler names, and the infamous "Malice at the Palace" NBA fight! Plus, we may or may not have captured a dog fart on a live recording.
2019-01-1059 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 28: Video Games Part IIWe're back this week re-visiting one of our favorite topics! Our good friend and video game enthusiast Zackary Maples joins the show to discuss his favorite video games and give unique insight on the topic. We also talk about the strange Sega Dreamcast game Seaman, the weirdest video game characters ever, and find out what Nintendo accessory a man in Mexico used to rob a bank!
2019-01-0353 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 27: Christmas Mini Ep!We keep it brief for the holidays this week! We discuss a Grinchy Florida man that ruined a Christmas event in a strange way, how a clever woman dealt with an intrusive neighbor, and try to see if Mindy can "spot the fake" Christmas album! Merry Christmas!!
2018-12-2625 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 26: PizzaWe are back with special guest Andrew Armstrong this week to discuss all things pizza! We talk about our personal preferences, the history of pizza in the U.S, unusual toppings from other countries, and settle the age-old debate of pineapple on pizza!
2018-12-1850 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 18: Going Dog CrazyWe get dog crazy this week with professional petsitter (and ANOTHER of Josh's sisters), Danielle! We discuss her dedication to rescuing dogs and what motivated her to take care of them for a living. We also talk about all of our own dogs, a special life-saving Swiss dog from the past, and an amazing way a dog's life was saved recently! Note: Go to our Facebook page to see all the dogs we mention!
2018-10-1836 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 17: Bizarre AccidentsThis week, we welcome Josh's sister Candy and her husband Gabriel to the show! They describe the incredibly unlikely accident that happened to them in 2008, then chime in on our tales of bizarre accidents throughout history. We also play a fun group round of "Spot the Fake!"
2018-10-1137 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 11: Badass KidsThis week, we flash back to the inception of the podcast! Our first recorded episode was never released due to Josh's perfectionist issues, but is finally up for download! We talk about a Jewish violinist that got revenge on Nazis, as well as the "House of Horrors" parents. We'll be back next week with a new episode featuring all of the regular segments!
2018-08-2941 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 2: Terrible MenMindy and Josh discuss one of the worst men in history, as well as a Florida man that got creative when trying to hide his legless girlfriend from the police.
2018-06-2449 minAtypically TopicalEpisode 1: Unusual CrimesMindy and Josh discuss charging animals in court, grand theft of fajitas, and debut a new game, "Spot the Fake!"
2018-06-0635 min