Anecdotal Dote
215 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsEveryone has a story to tell. We have a bottle of wine and an ear to listen! Join us as John, Laura, and a range of guests from all over the U.S. tell true stories from their life. From murderous knife-wielding seagulls to working on the latest MCU blockbuster...you'll never know what story will be told on Anecdotal Dote!
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Episodes
Anecdotal Health (with Ellen C)
April 10, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBEllen is the person who met John on a dating app!John and Laura chat with Ellen, a healthcare official for the state of Kentucky. Topics include covid-19, dating apps, and water park disasters. Plus the three of them attempt to describe the plots of films they haven't seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Costumes (with Jon Reilly)
April 03, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBJon Reilly is the guy who cleaned sh** out of a celebrity's pants!John and Laura sit down with podcaster and costumer Jon to discuss off-broadway shows, working wardrobe for Wicked the Musical, and his podcasts "Movie Deja Vu" and "Life's But a Song!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Massage
April 01, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIt's SEASON 5 and John and Laura catch up on their lives since the end of season 4 with tales of massage appointments gone wrong, cicadas, and piano shenanigans!write to us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Flower
March 27, 2024 04:26 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 21, 2021. Mary is the person who doesn't know if she was asked to the prom or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DND: Chapter Four
March 25, 2024 04:24 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 14, 2021. John, Laura, Jacob, and Lizzie head back to Phandelver for more adventure! This has been an anecdotal dote unofficial presentation of the DnD campaign: The Lost Mines of Phandelver by Rich Baker and Chris Perkins Music by Kevin MacCleod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Harmonicas
March 20, 2024 04:20 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 7, 2021. Tim is the guy who will try anything...once. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Roleplay
March 18, 2024 04:18 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 24, 2021. Josh is the guy who couldn't sleep Christmas Eve until he was 16. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Bus
March 13, 2024 04:10 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: Feb 24, 2021. John and Laura are joined by Emmy Award winner Jake Penner to discuss accidental medication mishaps, podcasts, and meaningful bus trips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Ghost
March 11, 2024 04:08 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: Feb 10, 2021. John and Laura are joined by actor Sarah Day to discuss advice, ghosts, and catching the bug of theatre! PLUS! Laura trie her hand at an accent... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal House
March 06, 2024 05:05 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: Jan 27, 2021. Hannah is the woman who used to be on the back of the Kellog's S'mores cereal box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Tree
March 04, 2024 05:02 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: Jan 13, 2021. Dennis is the guy who almost pooped in a Popeye's chicken box on the L Train in Chicago. Dennis joins Laura and John to chat an epic tale of humanity in Chicago, classic comedy, and a mildly traumatizing story from childhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Laura
February 28, 2024 05:57 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: Jan 6, 2021. Laura is in charge this week and the power might have gotten to her head? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Couch
February 26, 2024 05:55 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: Dec 30, 2020. Aimee is the woman who was possessed by a demon for bit...but we're good now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Marriage
February 21, 2024 05:52 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: Dec 16, 2020. This week John and Laura test their compatibility for their previously determined marriage pact. Are they meant to be or should they rely on that prenup? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Big
February 19, 2024 05:50 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: Dec 9, 2020. Tina is the girl who almost died in a shower on Star Island. Tina Burns joins Laura and John to chat showers, disgusting gloves, and overcoming anxieties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DND: Chapter Three
February 14, 2024 05:47 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBLaura, John, Lizzy, and Jacob continue their quest. This has anecdotal dote unofficial presentation of the DnD campaign: The Lost Mines of Phandelver by Rich Baker and Chris Perkins Music for this presentation by Kevin MacLeod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Human Windshield Wipers
February 12, 2024 05:44 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: Dec 2, 2020. John regales us with more stories from his past plus more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Planets
February 07, 2024 05:42 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: Nov 27, 2020. Steve is the guy who was saved from getting his own planet. John and Laura chat with John's former roommate about attempted mormonism, living with John, and some role playing to help john learn how to pick up girls at a bar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Accordian
February 05, 2024 05:37 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: Nov 13, 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DND: Chapter Two
February 02, 2024 05:12 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThe quest continues with the introduction of Laura to the world of DnD.Goblins, Dwarves, and an Elvin Wizard who was born during quarantine and has never met another living thing....what could go right? Join John on his first DnD campaign! This has anecdotal dote unofficial presentation of the DnD campaign:The Lost Mines of Phandelver by Rich Baker and Chris Perkins Hosted by Dungeon Master: Jacob Siedenberg Music for this presentation by Kevin MacLeod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Anecdotal Dad
January 31, 2024 05:08 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 29, 2020. John's Dad John Sr stops by to regale us with family stories, and theatre mishaps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Toddler Preachers
January 29, 2024 05:05 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 21, 2020. Toddler preachers, love shovels, and more in this week's episode of the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Pencil
January 24, 2024 05:03 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 14, 2020. Becky is the woman who once peed in a cup while driving standard and not stopping. Jed is the person who peed on the side of the road wearing a crown. Jed and Becky, of "Artists in Place" talk about Pencils, Pee, and the need to create and support art during these extraordinary times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our 50th Episode!
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBDespite everything Anecdotal Dote is 50 episodes old! John and Laura discuss their sexual awakenings, hear a clip from the first moment the mics ever turned on for this show, and hear from past guests as they use the buzzword GOLD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Slip
January 17, 2024 05:53 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBEric is the guy who almost died floating down the Wisconsin River. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Forget
January 15, 2024 05:51 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBJimmy DeVita is the guy who almost killed someone with a Seagull. Actor and Novelist Jimmy DeVita shares stories from his life on the water, art, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Grunt
January 10, 2024 05:48 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBBrenda DeVita is the woman who [you won't believe what comes next]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two Truths and a Lie
January 08, 2024 05:45 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBAnecdotal Dote is all about true stories, no matter how unbelievable they can be. But can John and Laura fool each other on a fake one? Introducing a new game on the podcast: Two Truths and a Lie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Bat
January 03, 2024 05:42 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBShannon Heebler is the woman who climbed a mountain in high heels! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Bird
January 01, 2024 05:39 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 22, 2020. Dr. Denise Watkins is the woman who accidently cut off her sister's finger. John's former professor to chat about having John as a student, former childhood traumas, and a rare definition of our buzzword: Bird. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dolting
December 27, 2023 05:34 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBHow dumb exactly are John and Laura? Will they live up to the name "dolt" or will they call the quiz inconclusive and stupid? PLUS John gives an impassioned speech about his favorite Disney sequel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scrooge: The Man Behind the Carol
December 25, 2023 05:25 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBAnecdotal Dote investigates the meaning of Christmas by going to a man transformed by the power of Love and Christmas itself: Ebenezer Scrooge. John and Laura investigate the truths behind Dickens classic by interviewing its subject: Scrooge, and a not-so-tiny Tim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hollywood
December 20, 2023 05:32 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 9, 2020. Ameenah is the woman who will introduce you by the wrong name...even if she's known you for 10 years. In this blockbuster episode, Ameenah Kaplan chats about her extraordinary career. You've seen her work as Val from "The Office", Gamora's Mother in "Avengers: Infinity War", as an original cast member in the American "Stomp!", plus hear about her process as an artist, being a director for The Lion King national tour, and her being on Mister Roger's Neighborhood...
Innuendos
December 18, 2023 05:24 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 18, 2020. Rob is the guy whose identity was stolen by a jilted ex-girlfriend. Concussions, innuendos, and identity theft are all the rage in this week's episode of Anecdotal Dote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mothers
December 13, 2023 05:22 - 18 minutes - 17 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 11, 2020. Mother's Day part two! Catch up with these crazy moms as they share some hilarious anecdotes (and one shocking revelation for John) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anecdotal Dotes: Lightning Round!
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 5, 2020. This week it's all about our main game: The Anecdotal Dote! Join Laura and John as they play a lightning round PLUS a new segment: Diary of a Drama King" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Money Beets
December 06, 2023 05:12 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 27, 2020. Kat Moser is the girl whose first day in NYC a rat ran across her foot, and recently has a homeless man spit on her head! We've got the "Money Beets" of guests this week! Now streaming! (Bonus points to you if you get the reference!). Kat Moser stars in "The Office! A Musical Parody" Off-Broadway in New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Journeys
December 04, 2023 05:05 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 20, 2020 Jen Shepard is the woman who played a live-action version of Aliens in University of Iowa theatre building every night at 1am! Improv Actor and co-founder of ImprovAcadia, Jen Shepard, stops by to regale us with stories inspired by her Journeys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DND: Chapter One
November 29, 2023 05:20 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBGoblins, Dwarves, and an Elvin Wizard who was born during quarantine and has never met another living thing....what could go right? Join John on his first DnD campaign! This has anecdotal dote unofficial presentation of the DnD campaign:The Lost Mines of Phandelver by Rich Baker and Chris Perkins Hosted by Dungeon Master: Jacob Siedenberg Music for this presentation by Kevin MacLeod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Games
November 27, 2023 05:52 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBJohn and Laura chat with husband and wife gamers Jacob and Lizzy to discuss all things game. Plus get a sneak peek at their first-ever role playing experience...coming soon to your feed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everything (w/ Alek Sayers)
July 07, 2022 05:47 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBActor, Improviser, and Artist Alek Sayers drops by to discuss everything from working with John to being an uber fan of our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christmas 2020
July 04, 2022 05:44 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBHappy Christmas and Merry Holidays to us all! This week John and Ben indulged in a few too many "3 Wise Men" beverages and talked about everything from the Muppets to Santa Clause in our Christmas episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Days
June 30, 2022 05:42 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week John and Ben discuss their best and worst days. From bad weather to baby humpback whales; we get a good glimpse at what makes a day the best it possibly can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Risks
June 27, 2022 05:41 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBThis week we're all about risks! From day-to-day risks to the ones that massively impact our lives we cover it all as we are joined by our guest Rachael Bechtel a recent transplant from New York City. Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thanks
June 23, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBHappy Thanksgiving Dolts! Ben and John sit down with some wine to dish about their favorite thanksgiving foods and traditions! Plus we introduce a new segment on the podcast starring YOU the listener! Subscribe and don't forget to email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Co-Hosts
June 20, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBBen Layman joins the podcast as our co-host this season! Plus John and Ben answer fan questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Special Announcement: We're Coming Back Soon?
June 18, 2022 19:27 - 44 seconds - 1.04 MBIt's been almost a year since last we graced your ears! John and Laura are excited to announce the re-release of our old episodes as we prepare to re-launch season 5 coming soon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dolt
June 18, 2022 19:12 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBIn our season finale John and Laura say goodbye (for now) as cohosts as she prepares to move on to bigger things in Wisconsin. Laughs are had, tears are shed, and surprising reveal is made about our podcast title! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bullying (w/ Alivia Cross)
June 18, 2022 19:10 - 24 minutes - 34 MBOur last guest of the season is theatre artist Alivia Cross. Against her will she comes on the pod to share her stories and insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
College (w/ Ashlee Collins)
June 18, 2022 19:08 - 15 minutes - 22 MBJohn's former roommate (and current Development Director) Ashlee Collins joins the podcast to talk about college and the crazy happenings during those four years of higher learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.