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Anecdotal Dote

215 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Everyone 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 Bubbles

November 18, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

John and Laura sit down with John's former college roommate Steve to discuss almost becoming Mormon, some of their kinks, and what it was like living with John. Later Steve and Laura try to help John prep for going solo on the dating scene. Write to us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Accordions

November 11, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Laura and John are back with more shenanigans, stories, and questionable advice. Don't miss stories about church camp, porn on airplanes, and accordions who have effected their lives! Subscribe to listen! Write to us at [email protected]

Gap Guidance: What Is Future?

November 05, 2020 04:01 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

This week's panel answers questions surrounding the future. Don't forget to subscribe! Write us at [email protected]

Gap Guidance: What Is Bad?

October 28, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

This week's panel answers the question: What is bad

Gap Guidance: What Is Good?

October 21, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

This week we're joined by Nina, John, and Jody to answer the question: What is Good? Want your advice answered? Write to us at [email protected]

Gap Guidance: What is Time?

October 14, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Three different voices. Three different generations. This we're joined by Gabby, Tim, and Maryjane to try to find an answer to the question: "What is time?"

Gap Guidance: What Is Love?

October 07, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Three different voices. Three different generations. This week we're joined by Grace, Kaitlyn, and Mike to try to find the answer to the question, "What is love?"

Anecdotal Paternity (w/ John Siedenberg I)

September 28, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

In the season finale John and Laura sit down with John Siedenberg Sr. Join them for talks about unsanitary concessions workers, non-Osha compliant practices, and more. Plus John and Laura enter a marriage pact! Email us at [email protected] Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts!

Anecdotal Paternity

September 28, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

In the season finale John and Laura sit down with John Siedenberg Sr. Join them for talks about unsanitary concessions workers, non-Osha compliant practices, and more. Plus John and Laura enter a marriage pact! Email us at [email protected] Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts!

Anecdotal Lightning Round II: Second Blood

September 21, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

John and Laura play another round of Anecdotal Dote: Lightning Round with stories about drumsticks, shovels, and baby-sized pulpits! Plus don't miss another edition of "AITA" Email us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Artists in Place

September 14, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

This week John and Laura sit down with Becky Fleckner and Jed Krivisky to talk about pencils, pee, and their artist centered web series: Artists in Place. Keep up to date with Artists in Place at: https://www.facebook.com/ArtistsInPlace/

Anecdotal Artists in Place (w/ Becky Fleckner & Jed Krivisky)

September 14, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

This week John and Laura sit down with Becky Fleckner and Jed Krivisky to talk about pencils, pee, and their artist centered web series: Artists in Place. Keep up to date with Artists in Place at: https://www.facebook.com/ArtistsInPlace/

Anecdotal Summer Stock (Re-Release)

September 07, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

This week we're throwing it back to our first season when we sat down with Equity Actor Christie Robinson! Understudying, sudden bad news during shows, and why happy meals are responsible for her becoming a working actor are all topics of discussion this week! Theme: Summer Stock Theatre Buzzword: Forget

Anecdotal Golden Anniversary

September 02, 2020 01:55 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

This week we celebrate 50 episodes of the podcast! John and Laura celebrate our golden anniversary with a few surprise past guests and friends of the podcast!

Anecdotal Sunstroke (w/ Eric Schabla)

August 24, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Laura and John chat with actor and writer Eric Schabla. Sunstroke cross country trips and LSD trips are all the rage in this week's episode! Write to us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Sunstroke

August 24, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Laura and John chat with actor and writer Eric Schabla. Sunstroke cross country trips and LSD trips are all the rage in this week's episode! Write to us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Mate-y! (w/ Jim Devita)

August 17, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

This week John and Laura chat with Jim Devita, an actor and published author living in Spring Green, Wisconsin. The joys of writing, growing up on Long Island, and murderous seagulls are all the rage in this hilarious chat! Email us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Mate-y!

August 17, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

This week John and Laura chat with Jim Devita, an actor and published author living in Spring Green, Wisconsin. The joys of writing, growing up on Long Island, and murderous seagulls are all the rage in this hilarious chat! Email us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Dotes: Lightning Round

August 10, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

This week John & Laura talk about being attracted to funny, altar shenanigans, and "Punishment Clowns" while playing lightning rounds of Anecdotal Dote! Plus hear their hot take in a new segment AITA? Email us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Fluids

July 27, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

This week we're thrilled to sit down with Brenda Devita, artistic director for American Players Theatre. We talk about everything from horrifying onstage medical issues to why Alice from the Brady Bunch is so important.

Anecdotal Fluids (w/ Brenda Devita)

July 27, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

This week we're thrilled to sit down with Brenda Devita, artistic director for American Players Theatre. We talk about everything from horrifying onstage medical issues to why Alice from the Brady Bunch is so important.

Anecdotal Truths & Lies

July 20, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

This week Laura & John play "Two Truths & a Lie" and some interesting revelations come to light about each other! Also don't miss the discussion if John sounds like a character from a popular sitcom.

Anecdotal Chocolates and Chips (w/ Shannon Heibler)

July 13, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

John and Laura welcome costume artist Shannon Heibler to talk about flying through the air, Cat feces, and "being the night" Also get a load of what John considers to be an "impression" of famous cartoon character Porky Pig.

Anecdotal Chocolates and Chips

July 13, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

John and Laura welcome costume artist Shannon Heibler to talk about flying through the air, Cat feces, and "being the night" Also get a load of what John considers to be an "impression" of famous cartoon character Porky Pig.

Anecdotal RPG: The Lost Mine of Phandelver Part Two

July 06, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Continue the quest of Elf Wizard John the Jacious and Hilda the Hill Dwarf. Joining us for Part Two is first time DnD player Laura! Did you enjoy this unofficial production? Let us know by writing to us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Accusations

June 29, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Birthday Cakes, Butt massaging, and "here's Johnny" are all the rage as John and Laura delve into their past dealings in all things accusation related!

Anecdotal Birds

June 22, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

John and Laura welcome Dr. Denise Watkins to the podcast to discuss childhood injuries, college oddities, and what the word bird means to them. Don't forget to write to us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Birds (w/ Denise Watkins)

June 22, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

John and Laura welcome Dr. Denise Watkins to the podcast to discuss childhood injuries, college oddities, and what the word bird means to them. Don't forget to write to us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Dolting

June 15, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

How dumb are John and Laura? They put that question to the test with a series of questionable quizzes, John goes on a tangent about his favorite disney movie, and both of them unveil past journal entries in another segment of "Diaries of a Drama King"

Anecdotal Rhythms

June 01, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

The Lion King, Avenger's Infinity War AND Endgame, The Office, Stomp!, Blue Man Group, and Mister Rogers are all part of the chat on this super-sized episode featuring Director, Actor, Choreographer, and Drummer Ameenah Kaplan. Don't forget to write to us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Rhythms (w/ Ameenah Kaplan)

June 01, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

The Lion King, Avenger's Infinity War AND Endgame, The Office, Stomp!, Blue Man Group, and Mister Rogers are all part of the chat on this super-sized episode featuring Director, Actor, Choreographer, and Drummer Ameenah Kaplan. Don't forget to write to us at [email protected]

A Memorial Day Message!

May 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MB

We're off this week, but hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day ! Got a question or anecdote to share with us? Send them in to [email protected]

Anecdotal Innuendo (w/ Rob Doyle)

May 18, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Identity theft, innuendos, and concussions are all the rage this week as we welcome actor, director and artistic director of Two Crows Theatre Co: Rob Doyle Have a question? Need some advice? Have an anecdote for us? send your stuff to us written, filmed, or by audio to [email protected]

Anecdotal Innuendo

May 18, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Identity theft, innuendos, and concussions are all the rage this week as we welcome actor, director and artistic director of Two Crows Theatre Co: Rob Doyle Have a question? Need some advice? Have an anecdote for us? send your stuff to us written, filmed, or by audio to [email protected]

Anecdotal Mothers

May 11, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Happy Mother's day! This week John and Laura give their mothers a call as they play, "How well do you know your Mom/Kid". Got a question or need some advice? Write to us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @theanecdotaldote

Anecdotal Mothers (w/ our Moms)

May 11, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Happy Mother's day! This week John and Laura give their mothers a call as they play, "How well do you know your Mom/Kid". Got a question or need some advice? Write to us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @theanecdotaldote

Anecdotal Dotes

May 04, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

It's been awhile since John and Laura have gotten to play Anecdotal Dote, so this week is a lightning round of words and stories! Plus we introduce a new segment: Diaries of a Drama King Follow us on Instagram @theanecdotaldote Email us with your questions or stories at [email protected]

Anecdotal Office Workers

April 27, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Laura and John sit down with Kat Moser, from the off-Broadway cast of "THE OFFICE! A Parody Musical", to discuss cast impressions, working as an actor in New York, and constantly meeting actor Zach Woods. Write to us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Office Workers (w/ Kat Moser)

April 27, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Laura and John sit down with Kat Moser, from the off-Broadway cast of "THE OFFICE! A Parody Musical", to discuss cast impressions, working as an actor in New York, and constantly meeting actor Zach Woods. Write to us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Journeys (w/ Jen Shepard)

April 20, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

This week we are joined by the co-owner of ImprovAcadia: Jen Shepard. We talk about everything from her journey into Improvisation to Precious Moments figurines. We also discuss the truth behind the extinction of the dinosaurs!

Anecdotal Journeys

April 20, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

This week we are joined by the co-owner of ImprovAcadia: Jen Shepard. We talk about everything from her journey into Improvisation to Precious Moments figurines. We also discuss the truth behind the extinction of the dinosaurs!

Anecdotal RPG: The Lost Mine of Phandelver Part One

April 15, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

John tries his first attempt at Dungeons & Dragons to mixed results. Enter a world of goblins, wizards, elves, and psychopathy brought on by being in quarantine for too long. Dungeon Master: Jacob Siedenberg Hilda: Lizzy Siedenberg John: John Siedenberg The Lost Mine of Phandelver was written by Rich Baker and Chris Perkins. For more information visit their website www.dnd.wizards.com Enjoy this unofficial gameplay? Want to hear more? Write to us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Games (w/ Jacob & Lizzy Siedenberg)

April 13, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

This week Laura and John sit down with gamer and amateur Eve cosplayer: Jacob Siedenberg to discuss all things games! From board games to DnD we cover it all! Plus get a sneak peak at John's first attempt at playing DnD coming this Wednesday! Write to us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Games

April 13, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

This week Laura and John sit down with gamer and amateur Eve cosplayer: Jacob Siedenberg to discuss all things games! From board games to DnD we cover it all! Plus get a sneak peak at John's first attempt at playing DnD coming this Wednesday! Write to us at [email protected]

Anecdotal History

April 06, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

With the world in quarantine, John enlists the help of an old assistant to guide him through not only this historic moment, but others in their lives. Buzzword: Alone Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] or on our facebook page!

Anecdotal Love

March 23, 2020 00:17 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

We're taking a break from our hiatus and social distancing to bring you an episode from the ADD vault! Join us as John and guest host Rachael uncover stories of love, loss, and the creepiness of the film, "The Notebook" Write to us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Family Vacays (Re-Release)

January 27, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

This week we are going back to re-live one of the biggest reveals in Anecdotal History: John's vacation story! Laura and John talk about all things family vacation related!

Anecdotal Fears

January 20, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

This week things get scary as John and Ben discuss fear! Don't miss stories of hospitals, Indiana Jones, and more! Send us your best fear story at [email protected]

Anecdotal Wins

January 13, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

John and Ben prove they are winners (?) in this week's episode! Cake, Carrie, and a certain celebrity chef are all topics in this week's episode! Do you have a win you'd like to share with us? Write us at [email protected]

Anecdotal Surprises

January 06, 2020 11:01 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

SURPRISE! Ben is off this week so we welcome a guest host AND a special guest in this week's episode all about surprises. 2nd Graders performing Star Wars, Lobster bodies, deadly clowns and the Pope are all topics of conversation! Don't forget to Subscribe! Write to us at [email protected]