Distraction!
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsAn improv comedy podcast where your host, Will, attempts to teach you all about the real history and details behind some simple every day overlooked thing we all use, but not without being constantly distracted, interrupted, and sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited and unexpected ridiculously stupid guests who suddenly pop into the studio. One of many shows on The Red Curb Comedy Network at patreon.com/redcurbcomedy!
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Episodes
DISTRACTION! (Doorbells) Episode 27
March 17, 2021 12:54 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIn episode 27, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of doorbells, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Aaron Stillerman, Chad Woodward, Shelby Myers, and Taylor Daine.
DISTRACTION! (Party Balloons) Episode 26
March 05, 2021 12:32 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBIn episode 26, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of rubber party balloons, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Aaron Stillerman, Taylor Daine, and Tim Harrison. Accompanied by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (Marshmallows) Episode 25
February 23, 2021 14:52 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBIn episode 25, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of marshmallows, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Aaron Stillerman, Matt Kerkhoff, Holly Brooke, and Steven Finch. Accompanied by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (Nail Polish) Episode 24
February 16, 2021 21:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIn episode 24, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of nail polish, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Aaron Stillerman and Matt Kerkhoff. Accompanied by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (Staplers) Episode 23
February 04, 2021 12:05 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn episode 23, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of staplers, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Mookie Harris, Kelsey VanVoorst, and Matt Kerkhoff. Accompanied by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (Sporks) Episode 22
January 26, 2021 14:38 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn episode 22, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of the spork, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Matt Kerkhoff and Aaron Stillerman. Accompanied by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (Can Openers) Episode 21
January 20, 2021 11:26 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIn episode 21, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of the can opener, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Mookie Harris, Kelsey VanVoorst, and Sarah Shipley. Accompanied by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (Kleenex) Episode 20
January 11, 2021 11:38 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIn episode 20, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of Kleenex facial tissue, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Jon Colby and Matt Kerkhoff. Accompanied by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (Canned Biscuit Dough) Episode 19
January 02, 2021 04:20 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBIn episode 19, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of canned biscuit dough, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Mookie Harris, Kelsey VanVoorst, and Aaron Stillerman. Accompanied by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (Dental Floss) Episode 18
December 16, 2020 21:04 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIn episode 18, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of dental floss, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Daryl Hollonquest Jr. and Chad Woodward. Accompanied by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (Paperclips) Episode 17
December 09, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn episode 17, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of paperclips, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Jeff Clawson and Aaron Stillerman. Accompanied by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (Those copper buttons on the pockets jeans / Rivets) Episode 16
December 01, 2020 14:19 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIn episode 16, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of those weird copper buttons / rivets on the pockets of your jeans, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Aaron Stillerman and Frankie Bolda.
DISTRACTION! (Those plastic thingies on shoelaces / Aglets) Episode 15
November 24, 2020 01:22 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIn episode 15, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of those plastic things on the tips of shoelaces (also known as aglets), but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Quinn Thacker and Matt Kerkhoff.
DISTRACTION! (Shower Loofahs) Episode 14
November 16, 2020 21:57 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn episode 14, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of shower loofahs, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Steven Albert and Aaron Stillerman.
DISTRACTION! (Sequins) Episode 13
November 09, 2020 16:48 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIn episode 13, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of sequins, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Frankie Bolda and Aaron Stillerman.
DISTRACTION! (Deodorant / Antiperspirant) Episode 12
November 03, 2020 15:17 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIn episode 12, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of deodorant and antiperspirant, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Matt Kerkhoff and Taylor Daine.
DISTRACTION! (Meat Absorption Pads) Episode 11
October 26, 2020 14:54 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBIn episode 11, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of meat absorption pads - those weird pad things under packaged meat, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Chad Woodward and Daryl Hollonquest Jr.
DISTRACTION! (Aluminum Foil) Episode 10
October 19, 2020 22:27 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn episode 10, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of aluminum foil, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Aaron Stillerman and Matt Kerkhoff. Live scored by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (Scratch Off Lotto Tickets) Episode 9
October 12, 2020 11:28 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIn episode 9, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of scratch off instant win lottery tickets, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Jon Colby and Taylor Daine. Live scored by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (Silica Gel Packs) Episode 8
October 05, 2020 14:35 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn episode 8, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of silica gel packs - those weird little packages of beads that you find in new shoes and beef jerky, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Quinn Thacker and Taylor Daine.
DISTRACTION! (Push Pins) Episode 7
September 28, 2020 21:20 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBIn episode 7, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of push pins, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Aaron Stillerman, Matt Kerkhoff, and Brad Scott. Live scored by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (Tiny Drink Umbrellas) Episode 6
September 21, 2020 14:58 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBIn episode 6, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of those tiny drink umbrellas they put in cocktails, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Connor O'Leary and Matt Kerkhoff.
DISTRACTION! (Q-Tips) Episode 5
September 14, 2020 12:30 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBIn episode 5, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of Q-Tips, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Aaron Stillerman and Matt Kerkhoff. Live scored by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (Wheels On Luggage) Episode 4
August 31, 2020 11:23 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn episode 4, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of wheels finally being added to luggage, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Aaron Stillerman and Jon Colby. Live scored by Paige Scott.
DISTRACTION! (555 TV/Movie Phones) Episode 3
August 31, 2020 11:20 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn episode 3, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of why TV shows and movies use 555 as the prefix for all of their fake phone numbers, but not without being sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Aaron Stillerman, Daryl Hollonquest Jr., Quinn Thacker, and Steven Finch.
DISTRACTION! (Pepperoni) Episode 2
August 31, 2020 11:16 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBIn episode 2, Will tries to teach you about the history and origins of pepperoni - the pizza topping, but keeps getting sidetracked by a bunch of uninvited idiots. Performers: Matt Kerkhoff, Taylor Daine, and Connor O'Leary.
DISTRACTION! (Bread Clips) Episode 1
August 31, 2020 11:09 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWill tries to teach you about the history and origins of those little plastic bread clips that keep your bread bags closed, but keeps getting sidetracked by some uninvited idiots. Performers: Matt Kerkhoff, Ben Fraley, and Sarah Shipley.