Bringing Owls to Athens
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBringing Owls to Athens is a lot like getting a piece of Dorito stuck in your gums behind your teeth. It’s painful and embarrassing, but you’ll be eager for more in a couple of weeks. Dave and Amber used to get lunch and crack each other up. Now, they record those same amusing, insightful, and sometimes inappropriate conversations and invite you to share in their ridiculousness. Pull up a chair, open up a bag of cool ranch, and dig in!
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Episodes
28 – One Weird Trick They Don’t Want You To Know
April 19, 2021 01:50 - 38 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week Amber and Dave dig into deceptive videos, conspiracy theories, and the downfall of critical thinking. Also, Amber contemplates life inside a small animal pen and eventually gets breakfast. Push play or download and learn the secret to perfect strawberry cream frosting! The post 28 – One Weird Trick They Don’t Want You To Know appeared first on Geekspective.
27 – Buttermilk Sea Shanties
April 08, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBThis week, Amber and Dave have show and tell. Amber shows Dave the Tik Tok sea shanty phenomenon. Dave disturbingly shows Amber a dairy cookbook from 1954. It, uh, a lot. The post 27 – Buttermilk Sea Shanties appeared first on Geekspective.
26 – Happy Rodent Times
March 04, 2021 01:13 - 34 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week, Dave and Amber discuss rodents in their various forms. As pets, protein, and prognosticators. Dave has quarantine guinea pigs (hawgs for those who like their pigs more vicious) and participates in a Groundhog Day ceremony. Amber has a litany of sad pets and critiques her dad’s shooting accuracy. The post 26 – Happy Rodent Times appeared first on Geekspective.
25 – Cocaine Hippos
February 17, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week, Dave and Amber discuss cocaine hippos. Dave discusses what they are, and Amber discusses what they aren’t. They also tackle a very sensitive Pellets of Wisdom question in a way that only they can. The post 25 – Cocaine Hippos appeared first on Geekspective.
24 – How to Create a Successful Dating Profile
February 03, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 9.52 MBIn this mini-owls episode, Amber and Dave continue their exploration of the stagnant waters of the internet swamp. This week, they delve into name-generator.org.uk. They create gamer names, rap names, pizza poetry, and some truly inspired dating profiles. The post 24 – How to Create a Successful Dating Profile appeared first on Geekspective.
23 – Staying in the Nest
January 20, 2021 14:29 - 38 minutes - 22.5 MBAmber and Dave reflect on a long year spent quarantining indoors. We aren’t sure that we want to go back out into the world, at least in the ways that we used to. While owls don't normally hibernate, we are willing to make an exception! The post 23 – Staying in the Nest appeared first on Geekspective.
22 – Glorpong
December 23, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week, Amber and Dave welcome a guest into the studio. They’ve never had a guest before, and their first one is a big one. Glorpong is an alien from another galaxy who traveled to Earth as an infant in a spaceship made from Doritos. The post 22 – Glorpong appeared first on Geekspective.
21 – Morel Madness
December 09, 2020 14:08 - 37 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week, Amber shows Dave morelmadness.com a bizarre and primitive fan site dedicated to Larry ‘Tree’ Lonik. They discuss fandoms and doing what you love, which leads to a discussion of unhealthy social media habits. The post 21 – Morel Madness appeared first on Geekspective.
20 – Workplace Theft
November 25, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 17.1 MBAmber hides the dream gold that she stole from work in the lake of mayonnaise on Dave’s butt, which is guarded by a cursed fish. Amber creates a magical altar of fat. The post 20 – Workplace Theft appeared first on Geekspective.
19 – Amber’s Three Step Plan for Success
November 11, 2020 14:21 - 42 minutes - 24.6 MBOn this week’s episode, Amber creates a life philosophy for us all. Dave and an internet fish both have a vaguely recognizable human face. Amber gets honest about cannibalism. The post 19 – Amber’s Three Step Plan for Success appeared first on Geekspective.
18 – Tonight On A Very Special Owls
October 28, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 20.4 MBContent Warning: Suicidal Ideations. The jokes are really light this week, y’all. Dave and Amber discuss the hiatus and exactly how Dave’s life imploded. The post 18 – Tonight On A Very Special Owls appeared first on Geekspective.
17 – The Rehootening
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 21.1 MBTogether, Amber and Dave grow along the path of life’s long journey and buy new underwear. Amber updates Dave on the condition of her head and fingers. Dave finds a chimera monster that proves that the movie Annihilation is real. The post 17 – The Rehootening appeared first on Geekspective.
16 – Owlvember
November 08, 2018 11:00 - 30 minutes - 18.2 MBContent Warning: Self Harm. Amber starts off with a joking request for Vampire Doctor Dave, but it turns into a real discussion about how to overcome the effects of her anxiety. In the vein of self improvement, Dave and Amber come up with their own creative prompt list for Owlvember. The post 16 – Owlvember appeared first on Geekspective.
15 – The Human Body is a Nightmare
October 25, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 16.7 MBDisclaimer: There is a lot of body talk in this episode; sweat, hair, Morgellons. Then there is quite the nose dive into NSFW territory. A new segment, Pickle Time, is introduced. The post 15 – The Human Body is a Nightmare appeared first on Geekspective.
14 – Co-Presidents
October 11, 2018 10:00 - 35 minutes - 21.7 MBTomato talk. Pondering presidents. Halloween hijinks. Pellets of Wisdom: Skor Bars FTW. The post 14 – Co-Presidents appeared first on Geekspective.
13 – Get Wreckt Joyce
September 27, 2018 10:00 - 31 minutes - 19.5 MBDave enjoys destroying old people...at Trivia Crack. Amber is confused about crystal healing. One day they might figure out how to end a podcast. The post 13 – Get Wreckt Joyce appeared first on Geekspective.
12 – The Devil’s Dipstick
September 13, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 22.7 MBDave shares a romance novel. They discuss the movie Annihilation [SPOULERS!]. Amber runs across a horrifying type fungus. The post 12 – The Devil’s Dipstick appeared first on Geekspective.
11 – Tru Fakz
August 30, 2018 10:00 - 31 minutes - 18.8 MBDave and Amber are exhausted and grumpy. They set the record straight about NASA. Spoiler alert: they don't actually. Pellets of Wisdom: Cowboy Cookies > All Other Cookies The post 11 – Tru Fakz appeared first on Geekspective.
10 – Thank You Chainsaw Burn
August 16, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 26 MBThe Maverick consumes Amber's iPhone 6. Dave gains confidence from a chainsaw burn. They discuss crimes that would give you jail cred. PSA: Don't do a crime. Content warning: Some slight discussions about personal injuries. The post 10 – Thank You Chainsaw Burn appeared first on Geekspective.
09 – Sincerity is a Warm Cowboy Cookie
August 02, 2018 10:00 - 45 minutes - 27.8 MBAmber lines her soul with a Cowboy Cookie. Dave shares a dark secret. Content warning: Some slight discussions that borderline body horror re: Phineas Gage. Pellets of Wisdom: They Give Real Advice? The post 09 – Sincerity is a Warm Cowboy Cookie appeared first on Geekspective.
08 – Pour Some BBQ On Me
July 19, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 26.2 MBDave wants to sell snake oil. Amber cries tears of joy. They are terrible at ending an episode. Pellets of Wisdom: Don't Choke. The post 08 – Pour Some BBQ On Me appeared first on Geekspective.
07 – Welcome to the Nest
July 05, 2018 10:00 - 40 minutes - 24.8 MBAmber shares what she did for her 30th birthday. Dave has the heart of a 72 year old man. They talk picture books and weird eats. Pellets of Wisdom: Pizza in the morning, pizza in the evening, pizza at suppertime The post 07 – Welcome to the Nest appeared first on Geekspective.
06 – There’s a Sandpiper in My Butt and He is Handsome
June 21, 2018 10:00 - 45 minutes - 27.7 MBIn what is probably the most NSFW episode yet, Amber prepares for a vegan brunch experience. Dave learns about Chuck Tingle. They make up (not so great) double entendre names for beach houses. Pellets of Wisdom: Lucky Pete is haunted. The post 06 – There’s a Sandpiper in My Butt and He is Handsome appeared first on Geekspective.
05 – How Many Times Do You Google
June 07, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 22.5 MBDave thinks the internet is cool and Googles at least 4-5 times a day. Amber berates Dave for not knowing how to segue and gets high off a smoothie. They discuss ridiculous names and what kinds of professions get the most hugs. Pellets of Wisdom: Aim for the Stars, Bertie. The post 05 – How Many Times Do You Google appeared first on Geekspective.
04 – Curls for Girls
May 24, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 22.8 MBDave wants to be the wheelman. Amber meets a lot of NPCs in the real world. They discuss how to get rid of unwanted deer legs. Pellets of Wisdom: Sawyer’s Mom Keeps Forgetting His Name. The post 04 – Curls for Girls appeared first on Geekspective.
03 – Eat That Moon Pie
May 10, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes - 22 MBAmber shares a moon pie. Dave hates styrofoam. They build a top 5 fruit list and stick it to the man! The post 03 – Eat That Moon Pie appeared first on Geekspective.
02 – 35 Minutes That’ll Probably Make You Laugh
April 26, 2018 10:00 - 34 minutes - 28.3 MBAmber gets SnapChat. Dave wants more cynicism. They dissect a clickbait article. A new segment launches: Pellets of Wisdom! The post 02 – 35 Minutes That’ll Probably Make You Laugh appeared first on Geekspective.
01 – Recipe for Failure
April 12, 2018 00:37 - 36 minutes - 25.8 MBDave and Amber used to get lunch and crack each other up. Now, they record those same amusing, insightful, and sometimes inappropriate conversations and invite you to share in their ridiculousness. Dave tries to explain how good he is at catfishing. Amber has cold feet, literally. A recipe is shared that enrages them both. The post 01 – Recipe for Failure appeared first on Geekspective.