Play It By Ear

By Play It By Ear Podcast

Three long-time friends each bring a topic to the forum for every show. The discussions on all topics are unrehearsed. Subjects discussed are based on the life experiences of growing up in the 70's, 80's, and 90's and will vary because we "Play It By Ear". Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support

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Episode 135: Things that no one looks graceful doing; questionable canned foods; word teasers

Play It By EarJun 30, 2023

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Episode 148: Thanksgiving Episode

Todd starts our episode out with "Hilariously bad Thanksgiving dishes" which is an extension of a topic that we have tackled in the past, Thanksgiving leftovers if you will. Brady has our second topic of the night with one of our newer favorites, "Today I Fu%ked Up" with a Thanksgiving theme.

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Nov 20, 202302:06:51

Episode 147: AITA; Off Topic Game

Episode 147 begins with the return of one of our historically popular topics (also one of our favorites) Am I the A$$h*le? Todd will present the fodder from the Subreddit for our judgment. The game of the night, as emceed by Aric, is our second go-round with Off Topic.

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Nov 13, 202302:20:56

Episode 146: TV shows that could never be remade today; Smart@$$ Game

Nostalgia rules the day for our topic. We discuss old TV shows that would never be remade today for different reasons. We end our episode with a game of Smart@$$.

Nov 07, 202302:06:45

Episode 145: Little known facts about Halloween; Word Teasers Game

The Play It By Ear Crew looks ahead to All Hallow's Eve, more commonly known as Halloween as Todd begins a list of little known facts about the Fall holiday. Aric emcees a game of Word Teasers to round out Episode 145.

Oct 23, 202302:05:03

Episode 144: Outrageous Soda Flavors Redux; Once Popular Foods We All Stopped Eating (Part II)

We do a show with 2 topics and no game for Episode 144. Brady has a revisiting of a past topic with updates...Outrageous and Crazy Soda Flavors. Todd has part 2 of a topic he began in Episode 143, Once Popular Foods We All Stopped Eating.

Oct 16, 202302:10:14

Episode 143: Once Popular Foods We All Stopped Eating; Misery Index Game

Todd has our discussion topic of the week, courtesy of Brady's research. He has the first part of a list of foods that were popular at some point in time in recent history that are no longer universally popular. Aric emcees a round of one of our favorite games, Misery Index.

Oct 09, 202302:16:16

Episode 142: AITA; Off Topic Game

Brady has our topic of the week with one of our all-time favorites. Another rousing round of Am I the A$$h*le (Anuse)? Aric emcees the game of the week, a new one called "Off Topic" Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Sep 25, 202301:58:54

Episode 141: Extremely Awkward Situations we can all relate to (Part II); Chicken or Egg Game

Todd has part 2 of his list of awkward situations that all of us encounter on a regular basis, and can relate to. The game of the night is "Chicken or Egg" emceed by Aric.

Sep 18, 202301:52:17

Episode 140: Awkward Moments We Can All Relate To; Race to Stupid Game

Todd has the discussion topic of the night as he highlights moments that most of us have experienced that make us feel awkward. Aric leads a game called "Race to Stupid" to round out the episode.

Sep 01, 202302:11:43

Episode 139: Things we have done once, but never again; Priorities Game

Brady had the discussion topic of the evening which was a list of things that people have done that they would never do again. For our game of the night we introduce a new one called "Priorities" where each host is given a list of things to rank in order from most to least desirable. The other two cohosts try to guess the correct order in which they were ranked.

Aug 25, 202302:01:46

Episode 138: Cookie Rankings (Part II); Hot Takes Game

We tweaked the format in this episode with one topic and one game. Todd finished his cookie rankings that was started in Episode 137. Aric finished the episode with a new game called "Hot Takes" where Brady and Todd argued their position on a given point and Aric determined which argument was the best.

Aug 11, 202302:36:23

Episode 137: Cookie Quality; Stupid things all of us have done; Off Topic game

Todd starts out the episode with a discussion on the relative quality of a list of cookies with the hosts and audience giving their opinions. Brady has the middle topic with a list of stupid things that most every person has done at one point or another. Aric has a new game to end the show...Off Topic (which suits us to a T)

Jul 21, 202302:28:01

Episode 136: Irrational fears revisited; AITA; Smart A** game

Brady begins our episode by revisiting a topic...What are some irrational fears that people have? Todd brings back on old favorite in our middle segment, Am I the A**hole/Anuse/Assle? Aric emcees the game of the night in our last segment, Smart A**.

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Jul 14, 202302:16:26

Episode 135: Things that no one looks graceful doing; questionable canned foods; word teasers

Hilarity ensues when Todd begins the show with a topic about different activities that make people look stupid doing. Brady continues the laughter with a topic on canned foods that are of questionable quality. Aric has the game of the night, a dose of foreign terms called Word Teasers.

Jun 30, 202302:26:40

Episode 134: 30 things that seemed normal in high school; 34 harsh truths some people won't acknowledge; Misery Index

The boys run the gamut in Episode 134. Brady begins with a humorous topic which is a list of things that seemed normal in high school, but were really sketchy. Todd gets contemplative in the second topic, 34 harsh truths that some people won't acknowledge. Aric emcees a round of Misery Index for the game of the night.

Jun 23, 202302:21:20

Episode 133: sayings often used wrong; Baffled by actions of younger people; Chicken or Egg game

Todd begins the episode with a list of 55 everyday sayings that people often say wrong. Brady has the middle segment with a list of Reddit entries from older people who are baffled by different actions from younger people. The game of the night, emceed by Aric, is Chicken or Egg (aka Poultry or Ovum)

Jun 09, 202302:36:22

Episode 132: Bad vacation experiences; school experiences that kids today won't have; race to stupid game

Episode 132 starts with Brady and a list of bad vacation experiences that had been submitted by internet users. Todd had the middle segment and a list of experiences at schools that the older generation had that kids today won't. Our game of the night, emceed by Aric, is a new game...Race to Stupid

May 27, 202302:32:60

Episode 131: Funny Amazon Reviews; Famous food urban legends; Misery Index game

Todd kicks off Episode 131 with a discussion of funny Amazon reviews. Brady has the second topic and a list of urban legends about food. Aric emcees the game of the night, Misery Index!

May 19, 202302:03:39

Episode 130: Things that were once cool but are now lame; candy from the past; Guesstimation game

Brady begins the episode with a list of things that used to be very important that are now considered lame. Todd has the middle segment and leads a discussion of candy that was popular in the past but has been discontinued. Aric emcees our game of the night in the last segment...Guesstimation.

May 05, 202302:02:16

Episode 129: "Am I the Assle?"; Irrational Childhood Fears: Card Sharks Game

Todd begins the episode with another rousing segment of the subreddit "Am I the A$$h*le?" Brady has the second topic and a list of irrational childhood fears. Aric emcees a game of Card Sharks to round out the episode.

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Apr 21, 202302:07:24

Episode 128: Best Movie to TV adaptations; Products that we wish would return; Smart A*$ 80's game

Brady leads off Episode 128 with a list of the best movie to tv adaptations. Todd has the second topic with a list of discontinued products that people would like to see come back. Aric emcees the game of the night to round out the show...Smart A$$ 80's.

Apr 07, 202301:56:34

Episode 127: Give yourself a point (Part III); Use it in a sentence; Family Feud

Todd starts Episode 127 by finishing his topic on "give yourself a point for the foods you won't eat". Brady has the middle topic which looks at strange terms that are little used. Aric emcees a game of "Family Feud After Hours" to end the episode.

Mar 31, 202301:57:58

Episode 126: Give yourself a point (part II), names of bodily functions, Confident? game

Episode 126 starts with Todd and part two of his "give yourself a point" food list. Brady has the second topic and little known scientific names of common bodily functions. Aric emcees the game of the night in the third segment, Confident? Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Mar 17, 202301:56:31

Episode 125: One point if you wouldn't eat it; Florida Man or Not; Word Teasers game

Episode Centennial and a quarter starts with Todd. The topic is a list of foods that the co-hosts give themselves one point for specific foods they wouldn't eat. Brady has topic two which is a list of newspaper headlines that the guys have to guess if they happened in Florida or elsewhere. Aric emcees the game of the night in topic three, Word Teasers. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Mar 03, 202301:45:18

Episode 124: Best Toys Tourney (Part II); worst menu items at fast food restaurants; Chicken or Egg game

Episode 124 begins with Todd completing his Best Toys Tournament. Brady has the second topic entitled: McVammit, The 20 worst menu items at fast food restaurants. Our game of the night is emceed by Aric and it is the old fave Chicken or Egg (aka Poultry or Ovum). Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Feb 24, 202302:06:56

Episode 123: Would you Rather?; Best Toy Bracket, Part I, Misery Index

The Prodigal Son hath returned. Todd joins us for Episode 123. Brady has the first topic with a round of Would You Rather? Todd has the middle topic with the first round of a "Best Toy" tournament bracket. Aric emcees a game of Misery Index to round out the show. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Feb 10, 202302:22:27

Episode 122: What if band names were literal; Classic Game Show Bracket Part 2

Episode 122 begins with Brady and a topic about rock band names and how their concerts would look if the names were literal. Aric has the finals of the Classic Game Show Bracket that began in Episode 121.

Feb 03, 202301:40:15

Episode 121: Classic Game Show Tournament; AITA

The Council of Earbuds reconvenes after a two-week absence. Aric starts out the episode with the first half of a classic game show tournament bracket. Brady has topic two with a recurring favorite...Am I the A$$h*le? Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Jan 27, 202301:33:32

Episode 120: What was your family's "celebration" restaurant?; Hollywood tropes that aren't true

Play It By Ear rings in 2023 with Brady and a topic about restaurants that you thought were fine dining as a yout but found out as an adult that they weren't. Aric has the second topic with a list of things seen regularly in movies that we thought were true but really weren't. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Jan 06, 202301:19:40

PIBE Instant Classic: Christmas in July

We take you back to two years ago when the Play It By Ear Crew, with special guest host Joe Pilger, celebrates Christmas in July. Brady has the first topic in which Christmas TV specials are discussed. Joe takes the second topic with a critique of Christmas candy. Todd rounds it out with a list of the best Christmas "movies". Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Dec 23, 202201:23:08

Episode 119: TIFU and Weird Christmas Gifts Sure To Please Your Favorite Fruitcake

Aric begins the episode with another round of Today I F'ed Up. Brady has the second topic with a list of weird Christmas gifts. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Dec 09, 202201:27:49

Episode 118: Most Annoying Pop Songs; Unbelievable fan theories about iconic movies

Brady starts Episode 118 with a list of the most annoying pop songs. Aric has the second topic and a variety of fan theories about several of your favorite movies. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Dec 02, 202201:23:10

Episode 117: Debunking attacks on the 80's; Worst movies of the 80's

Play It By Ear defends the 80's in Episode 117. Aric has the first topic in which he and Brady debunk the opinions of an article which says the 80's sucked. Brady has a list of the worst movies of the 80's for topic two. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Nov 18, 202201:48:15

Episode 116: Top weird questions; wierdest products that can be purchased on Amazon

Aric starts Episode 116 with a list of weird questions that he poses to the audience and Brady. Brady has topic 2 with a list of the weirdest products that can be purchased on Amazon. We are always here to help as you create your Christmas shopping list for your friends and family. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Nov 11, 202201:40:46

Episode 115: Things we hate about the doctor's office; What would you do?

Brady begins Episode 115 with a discussion about the most hated aspects of going to the doctor's office. Aric has the second topic with a list of scenarios in which the hosts discuss how they would respond to the situation.
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Nov 04, 202201:30:32

Episode 114: Best of TIFU; Worst things about fall

Aric starts Episode 114 with a "Best of" Today I F*c@ed Up scenarios in the style of an awards show. Brady pays homage to the current season with a list of the worst things about fall. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Oct 28, 202201:32:51

Episode 113: Things we hated as kids but don't as adults; Best of AITA

Episode 113 begins with Brady and a topic on things we hated as kids but are ok with as adults. Aric has our second topic with a Best of AITA. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Oct 21, 202201:25:32

Episode 112: Hit songs that musicians deeply regret; Best Fast Food Mascots

Aric starts Episode 112 with a list of songs that are well-known hits that the musicians that made them now regret. Brady has the second segment with a list of the best mascots for Fast Food Restaurants. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Oct 14, 202201:28:01

Episode 111: Things only those who lived in the 80's would remember; regrettable product decisions

Episode 111 starts with Aric and a topic on a list of things only those who lived during the decade of the 1980's would remember. Brady has topic 2 and a list of regrettable product decisions made by major companies. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Oct 07, 202201:49:38

Episode 110: Deep Graffiti; Southern phrases that non-Southerners need a dictionary to define

The Play It By Ear Podcast takes another deep dive into the English Language in Episode 110. The show starts with Brady and a topic on funny and ironic graffiti that has been found on walls. Aric has the second topic with a list of phrases and terms that originated in the South that may, or may not, be commonly used elsewhere. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Sep 23, 202201:31:03

Episode 109: Most influential inventions of the 2000s; Most annoying things that people do.

Episode 109 starts with Aric and a topic on the most significant inventions of the 2000s. Brady has topic two and a lively discussion on a list of annoying things that people do. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Sep 09, 202201:46:21

Episode 108: Classic TV Car Tournament (Part II); TIFU

Episode 108 begins with the completion of our Classic TV Car tournament by Brady which started on Episode 107. Aric has the second topic with a visit back to the Reddit thread called "TIFU" which stands for "Today I F*&ked Up" where Redditors regale us with tales of missteps in their lives. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Sep 02, 202201:23:00

Episode 107: I was today years old when I learned...; Classic TV cars tournament Part I

Episode 107 starts with Aric's topic of different facts that probably should be common knowledge but aren't necessarily. Brady has the second topic in which he starts us through a tournament of Classic TV Cars. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Aug 26, 202201:23:56

Episode 106: Worst Saturday Morning Cartoons and Our favorite defunct mall stores

Brady starts Episode 106 with a list of the worst Saturday morning cartoons ever (spoiler...most are from the 70's and early 80's). Aric has the second topic with a discussion about our favorite mall stores that are now defunct. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Aug 12, 202201:48:19

Episode 105: Extinct (or almost) options on cars; Foods that Baby Boomers are keeping alive; Word Teasers game

Episode 105 starts with Brady going over a list of options that used to be standard on cars and have gone by the wayside. Todd has the middle segment in which he goes over a list of foods being kept alive by baby boomers in spite of being unappealing to the rest of the population. Aric has the game of the night with a round of Word Teasers. This episode ends with an important announcement about the future direction of the show. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Jul 29, 202201:39:35

Episode 104: Forgotten food from the 80's; "I can't believe ___ did that!"; Ducking High Game

Todd is back in the fold for Episode 104 and he leads us off with a list of forgotten foods from the 1980's. Brady had the middle segment with several stories of people doing unbelievably silly things. Aric has the game of the night, Ducking High, to end the episode. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Jul 22, 202202:11:04

Episode 103: What does that song mean?; "A very special..." episode; Music Fact or Fiction

Aric and Brady go it alone on Episode 103. Aric has the first topic on songs that may mean something different than what most people think. Brady has the second segment with a look at "Very Special" episodes of tv shows from back in the day that tackled controversial topics. In the final segment Aric puts Brady through a "fact or fiction" quiz about various topics in rock music. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Jul 15, 202202:09:57

PIBE Instant Classic: Episode 16--Sardinia Founders' Day

In honor of the Independence Day holiday we are releasing Episode 16 in which we wax poetic about Sardinia's historical yearly celebration: Founder's Day. This Episode gave birth to many of our recurring references. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Jul 01, 202201:45:22

Episode 102: Summer Vacation fails; TIFU; Dirty Minds Game

Brady opens Episode 102 with stories of summer family vacation fails. Todd has the middle segment with several entries from "Today I Fu*%ed Up". Aric has the final segment emceeing a game of "Dirty Minds" Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Jun 24, 202201:31:27

Episode 101: Most disrespectful thing you can do (part II); answering a listener's voice message; 10 worst things about summer

Todd begins the episode by finishing his tournament on the most disrespectful thing one person can do to another. The hosts use the middle segment to answer a question posed by a listener via a voice message. Brady has the third segment with a list of the worst things about summer. Visit our website at www.playitbyearpodcast.com. To support our podcast by becoming a member visit playitbyearpodcast.com/support. To purchase a t-shirt visit playitbyearpodcast.com/store #earbudsunite!

Jun 17, 202202:09:24