Hyper Nonsense
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Dog Distros
April 01, 2019 05:53 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBImportant topics from this episode: CBD, lightning immunity, dog distros, funny license plates, spectophila, and more.
Pretend Leap Year
March 02, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBSome years, there's a February 29th. Some years, there's a pretend February 29th. This is one of those years. In this episode, Shawn talks about an encounter with Dave Matthews bros in a local bar. Then, Shawn talks about bowling and his failed attempt at locating a local bowling alley center. Shawn tells the story of leaving his iPhone in a Lyft car. Then, it's time for an RPM Challenge update. The show is closed out with a news item about machete named Kindness.
Spiritual Taco Painting Classes
February 01, 2019 07:04 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBIt's Hyper Nonsense! Your home for butterfly orgies, productivity explosions, and more! This episode we talk about a recent trip to the monarch butterfly grove in Pismo Beach. Shawn has a theory on beach-going, and how often people actually go to the beach. Shawn's using OmniFocus and is now going to get EVERYTHING done. Jen has a fun game that puts phone numbers and fake HuffPost article titles together. We're doing the RPM Challenge! Subscribe to the Hyper Nonsense bonus feed to get the...
Drunk Nerds Dancing
December 24, 2018 07:06 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBWe went to Blizzcon 2018 in Anaheim, CA. Also, some smart guy started a huge wildfire to celebrate having a boy? Most importantly: Peppermint Choo Choo!
Twitch’d
April 17, 2018 03:03 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBIt's been a minute (or two) since we released an episode. But we've got some good reasons. And we cover them in this episode! Jen got sick. Shawn got sick. And other stuff happened. Jen talked about her new podcast and non-podcast ventures. Shawn talked about why he rejoined Instagram after being away from that platform for many years. The two talk a lot about social networks, and why social networks suck. Links: Jen's Twitch channel Words of Jen podcast Jen's Lore Corner podcast ...
Sedative Hypnotics
October 08, 2017 14:59 - 2 hours - 83.5 MBHyper Nonsense is (finally) back! And Jen's on the show, too! Tho, she didn't necessarily get to talk much. We started the show by reading about a new sleep medication Shawn is taking. Sleep eating. Sleepwalking. Sleep motorcycling? They're all coming. Then, Shawn recapped his recent trip to Podcast Movement in Anaheim (which he has many thoughts/feelings about). Jen is participating in Inktober. That's a thing where art nerds draw stuff and put those drawings on the 'net. We finished out the...
Pres. Jim
August 20, 2017 05:20 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBHyper Nonsense is back! And in an attempt to make things even more complicated, Shawn attempted to stream the show live over Facebook Live Audio. (And yes, it is another sad, depressing, solo show. Sorry?) Shawn is going to the upcoming Podcast Movement conference in Anaheim! He is excited about it, but also dealing with the usual levels of anxiety and dread that go along with leaving the house. In a previous episode, Shawn talked about how he and Jen are considering donating their old car to...
Apple Cast 2017
July 27, 2017 19:20 - 59 minutes - 41.4 MBIt's time for the semi-annual Hyper Nonsense Apple Cast! Nathan joins the show via Skype. He and Shawn talk about all of the latest Apple-related stuff, including news, podcasts/websites, and what Apple products they're both using these days. Links: MacApple Users group, San Antonio, TX Get in touch with us! e-Mail: [email protected] Twitter: @hypernonsense Call our voicemail line: 805-725-5085 Subscribe to Hyper Nonsense: RSS | iTunes | Spreaker | Stitcher | TuneIn | Android | ...
Trying to Make Something in a Chaotic World
June 20, 2017 07:18 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBHyper Nonsense has returned! In this episode, Shawn talks about the issues that had to be overcome with the Hyper Nonsense website, which is part of the reason why there hasn't been an episode in awhile. Jen is absent due to a recent heatwave that has found her going into vampires mode and sleeping all day long. Shawn has some thoughts about the newish play review rule in major league baseball. Also, Shawn and Jen are considering going car-free, as Jen's car is old and they're too financially...
Totally Totaled
March 30, 2017 05:02 - 67.9 MBSqueaking in just barely by the end of the month, we're back! It's time for a new episode of Hyper Nonsense. With a special guest! All the way from London, England. It's Rowley from the DarkCompass podcast! During the show, we reminisced about the ye olde days of podcasting yore. We learned how Rowley sources music for his heavy metal-focused podcast. We took the opportunity to ask our non-American guest what the people of the UK think of current events in America (Trump!). Rowley then gave u...
Sickcast
March 01, 2017 06:55 - 51 MBWe're sick. But, probably for different reasons. Still, we wanted to get a show out before the end of the month. During this episode, we talked about why we're sick. We discussed the new business we started, as well as what it's been like to be self-employed the last couple years. We talked about an audiobook we recently produced. Then, we finished out the show by opening a mystery box that was recently sent to our post office box. Links: The Devouring by Richard Taylor audiobook on Audi...
Peppermint Engineer
December 24, 2016 21:13 - 86.6 MBHyper Nonsense is back! And just in time for Christmas. Speaking of which, Jen is the proud owner of a shiny new (refurb'd) iMac. We talk about that, as well as the recent closure of MacSuperstore here in San Luis Obispo. We revisit a Hyper Nonsense holiday tradition (choo choo!) and discover that, not only is there a Peppermint Choo Choo, but there's also a Peppermint Engineer. We contemplate a moral conundrum in which I buy a guy a bus pass. We go over some long overdue listener feedback, a...
Apocalypse Signs
November 17, 2016 06:50 - 81.2 MBWe're back with a brand new podcast, recorded completely in studio! With microphones and soundboards and everything! We talked about the Cubs amazing World Series victory as well as the Fox TV announcers' anti-Cubs bias (including Joe Buck's massive mancrushes on Clayton Kershaw and Cory Kluber). We have an inevitable discussion on the recent presidential election and its aftermath. Jen explained why she deleted her Twitter account and we finished out the show with a news article about a uniq...
Perpetual Pizza Machine
October 28, 2016 05:59 - 38.5 MBWe got us a podcast episode this month, against all the odds. Apologies in advance for the sound quality in the beginning of this episode. It does improve (mostly) later on in the show. We're watching the 2016 World Series because the Chicago Cubs are in it for the first time in 71 years. It's like a miracle explosion of amazingness. I talked about recent experiences with Papa John's and Taco Bell after not eating at those places in years. (Also, I'm fat.) Then we played some audio from a new...
You’ve Been Ducked!
September 25, 2016 20:51 - 27.1 MBWe're back! Well, one of us is. Yes, it's a solo show. Yes, I'm sorry. On this episode, I talked about all the reasons why Jen's not on the show. I gave an update on my ongoing problems with sciatica and why I'm now taking Norco. I gave our first ever Pokemon Go update (complete with music). I talked about our new audio mixer and the testing I've done with Facebook Live. And more! Get in touch with us! e-Mail: [email protected] Twitter: @hypernonsense Call our voicemail line: 805-725...
Pokemon SLO
August 29, 2016 19:27 - 78.3 MBIt's been way too long since our last episode but we're back! During this show, we talked about my 40th birthday and why I think I'd be a difficult to person to live with. We talked about our wedding anniversary and the exciting stuff we did, including seeing the new Ghostbusters movie and using a coupon to have dinner at a local cafe. We played a listener voicemail message. Then, we finished out the show with an article about things turning 35 years old in 2016. Pac-Man Fever. Catch it! Lin...
Weeds, Joints, and Propaganda
July 05, 2016 04:43 - 71.1 MBThis should've been our second episode for the month of June, but who's counting? In this podcast, we talked about Jen's weed obsession. Then, we recounted how we've regressed even further into California hippiedom, as we've started shopping at the local co-op. Also, I now know what it's like to be a rhino at the zoo during feeding time. I also know what it's like to be a public underwear stalker (?). New segment: Jen's Pile o' Political Propaganda. Then, we read some listener feedback. And m...
Suck It, Neil Young!
June 12, 2016 01:41 - 36.9 MBWe're back with another undeniably exciting episode of Hyper Nonsense! Jen's not here this time around but that's OK 'cause we've got special guest Matt Sams! This is Matt's second time being on Hyper Nonsense. Last time we talked to him, he was in the midst of his first 365-song (recording one new song every day) project. 2016 is a leap year and Matt is taking advantage of the extra day to challenge himself with a 366-song project. We talked about the project, as well as Matt's recent experi...
Fibroactive
May 29, 2016 06:13 - 62.9 MBWe did it! We promised two episodes a month and we're delivering on that promise. During this show, we talked about what's making Jen sick lately, as well as her recent diagnosis of fibromyalgia. We actually left the house a couple of times this week. Once to go to a park and once to go to a local museum. I told the story of how I was involved in a bus accident. Related: Homeless guys really like my iPhone 6 Plus. Jen's birthday is coming up. Why not buy her something nice from her Amazon wis...
Angrecycling
May 13, 2016 05:31 - 51.6 MBIt's time for a highly caffeinated new episode of Hyper Nonsense! We're peanut-butter-cup-rogue-planet truthers and we hope you are, too. In this episode, we talked about why we've given up on recycling. I give some HUGE thanks to TIggr for gifting me an MLB.TV subscription so I can watch the Chicago Cubs games. It's really rekindled my love of baseball. We talked about receiving our ballots for the upcoming California primary election, which led to a discussion about who will win the electio...
Hey ASSoL
April 18, 2016 05:34 - 44.1 MBIt's here! A Hyper Nonsense episode that's nearly ten days in the making. You might think with that much lead time, it'd be the greatest podcast ever. Yes, you might think that. Jen gave an update on her overall health and allergy situation. We took part in a local political walk and recapped the experience. We talked about the exciting #cheesefryclub and how you can become a member. We read over some listener feedback. Then, we finished the show out with articles about a Metallica bridge and...
Stump the Specialist
March 20, 2016 19:41 - 62.8 MBWe're 5K-ing it! In this episode, we talked about my new computer, then we got an update on Jen's health situation. We're running an exciting campaign to get all of our listeners to #UnsubIn16! We decided to talk about the presidential election and all of the insanity surrounding it. We read some listener feedback and launched a new segment called Twitter Callouts! Then, we finished the show with an article about which American state has the most virgins. Links: Book of Jen Politics Chann...
More Than Corn
February 29, 2016 07:50 - 69 MBIt's a solo show! Or is it? The episode started off with me talking about my recent back problems and acupuncture treatments. I segued into recent news from the U.S. presidential election. Then, I was joined by our artist in residence, Bluelaugh. We talked about what he's up to while his parents are out of town. (Mostly, he evaded my hard-hitting questions.) He shared the story of how his family became a Droid family. I harassed him for not having an iPhone. And more! Links: No Agenda Blog...
Wisconsin Magicks
February 13, 2016 22:45 - 61.8 MBWelcome to our latest ep! On this show, we talked about the fun and frivolity we've been enjoying thru our new Apple TV. Jen's favorite TV show is "Hoarders," apparently. And despite her many food allergies, she really likes the show where people bake things under a tent in England. We've also been playing a fun game called Dragon Mania Legends. Then, I gave some thoughts on the new Star Wars movie after having finally seen it. Jen is having even more health problems due to the return of poll...
Probable Podcast
January 31, 2016 06:35 - 42.4 MBIt's our first episode of 2016! Tho, I thought it was still 2015 at the beginning of the show (oops). This one's really more of a "probable podcast." It's not confirmed as a regular, full-featured episode. We've been super busy this month and it's been difficult to record shows regularly. We weren't even really planning on releasing an episode today, but we did. During the show, we talked about Jen's new book and how you can get your own autographed copy. We gave an update on Jen's health sta...
Lard Bars
December 21, 2015 10:48 - 82.3 MBWe're back with an all new peppermint choo choo-tastic episode of Hyper Nonsense! During the show, w e talked about my #RainyDayProject guitar, including demonstrations of what the instrument sounds like. We had an allergy update where Jen talked about her new favorite soap. Then, I related some recent stories of weirdos I've run into on the bus. We went over some listener feedback and finished out the show with a news item about the most-searched for Internet terms from the 50 U.S. states. ...
Having an Already Together
December 05, 2015 09:07 - 71 MBWe're sick, allergic, broken, in mental, emotional and physical pain... And we're back for another exciting episode! We talked about our recent health problems, including allergic reactions, bad backs and more! We covered our Thanksgiving "already together." We went over a little bit of listener feedback and (finally) picked a winner in our theme song contest. Then, we finished out the show with a little bit of Star Wars-related news. Links: Hyper Nonsense NaPodPoMo episodes NaPodPoMo 2...
Food Stamps for Apple
November 12, 2015 08:37 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIt's time for the next "official" episode of Hyper Nonsense! Yes, we've been NaPodoMo'ing all month. But this is a full-fledged episode for the regular podcast feed. In this show, we talk about our NaPodPoMo exploits. We cover a weird situation with SNAP benefits. We talk about the new iPad Pro. We go over some listener feedback and do our first-ever Patreon pledge freestyle thank-you rap. Then, we finish the show out with a fun news item about a guy who drove a van full of ammunition over a ...
Yelp IRL
October 29, 2015 04:13 - 70.7 MBOctober's been a weird and busy month. But we're back with our latest episode! We talked about our big studio move (the main reason we haven't done a show in a few weeks). Then, we covered my recent computer issues and explained why I'm now using an antiquated Mac Mini. I told the story of a guy who was giving a real-life Yelp review of the local Ross store. (Spoiler: It includes a lot of swearing!) We went over some listener feedback and then we finished out the show with some hilariously ba...
Sort of Normal
September 28, 2015 06:54 - 54 MBIt's been over a month. But we're back! And by "we" I mean me AND Jen! During this show, Jen gave an update on all of her weird health issues. We told a story about a guy who showed up at our door at 1AM looking for a place to stash his guns. We talked about a food documentary we watched and gave our thoughts on that. We got caught up on listener feedback. Then, we got reverse-trolled by an article I thought was actual news. Links: Fed Up Theme Song Contest Get in touch with us! e-Mai...
Personal Crisis
August 25, 2015 04:32 - 31.3 MBSorry. But, it's a solo show this week. Jen is time traveling again so it might be time to reactivate the Hyper Nonsense Emergency Cohost Beacon (tm). During this episode, I talked about a personal crisis involving my love of Starbucks vs. my discovery of a potentially superior product at Peet's. I also talked about my recent adventures in digital music streaming obsessiveness. And then there was an announcement of an exciting new contest! Links: Lott's Thoughts Hyper Nonsense theme son...
Mini-Peter
August 02, 2015 19:40 - 79.3 MBWe're back! And we hate everything. Well, not really. Mostly just our theme song, our studio and the problems caused by our audio equip. During this show, we gave an update on Jen's broken (but now fixed) iMac. We talked about our experience at this year's California Mid State Fair, including a concert by the world's tiniest Kiss tribute band. We had a bit of a podcasting midlife crisis and then we finished out the show with a news item about David Letterman and Donald Trump. Links: Getti...
Dolores Remnants
July 22, 2015 06:43 - 67.1 MBActual weather. We got it. Or at least, we had it 'cause it's humid in the studio today! During this episode, we talked about my attempt to chase the remnants of Hurricane Dolores as the storm blew thru the central coast. We talked about my recent birthday celebration as well as our recent anniversary "celebration." Then we covered Jen's broken iMac and how we're trying to use social media to get Apple to fix it. We responded to some listener feedback and then we finished up the show with a n...
Shredder Class
July 06, 2015 07:25 - 55.8 MBWe're back! And our sound quality might be a little off because one of our microphone mounts broke. But we're makin' pods, anyway! During the show, we talked about Independence Day vs. Canadia Day. We talked about the different paper shredder classifications (Hello Kitty, wombat class, scimitar class) and why our home looked like it was being inhabited by paper hoarders. We also covered the recent Supreme Court cases that made historic decisions about health care and marriage equality. Links...
Scoped
June 22, 2015 00:28 - 53.7 MBThe recording of this episode made podcasting history! We broadcasted the show live via Periscope using our audio rig, thus making us the first podcast ever to stream via Periscope with high-quality audio. During the show, we talked about the ongoing California drought and whether or not it'd be a good idea to get out now before the Droughtpocalypse happens. Next, Jen opened some birthday boxes sent to us by Tiggr. We read a little bit of listener feedback and then finished off the show with ...
Birthday Lake
June 01, 2015 06:51 - 53.7 MBThis podcast could be a real life changer! During the show, we talked about all of the fun stuff we did for Jen's birthday. Including cake, cupcakes, dead animals, Greek dancers and more! I told the story of how a dream I had where a vision of my dad pretty much told me to buy a lotto ticket. So, I bought the ticket and we checked it against the winning numbers on air. Then, we wrapped up the show with a news item about racism-fueled Google Maps hacking. Links: Jen's Instagram account G...
#cheesefryclub
May 25, 2015 06:55 - 55.3 MBAfter taking last week off, we're back! And we're introducing what is certain to be the next Internet craze: #cheesefryclub! Just upload a cheese fries photo to your favorite social net and use the #cheesefryclub hashtag and BOOM! You're in! Jen related the story of her recent medical appointments and why she's mad (again) at doctors. I told the story of my visit to an eye doctor's office that was nearly impossible to find. We gave an update on our financial situation and talked about our new...
Goin’ Wild
May 11, 2015 05:55 - 65 MBOn this episode of Hyper Nonsense, everything's gone wild! We talked about my solo quest to the Bed Bath & Beyond to find a kitchen scale and the aftermath that happened at Buffalo Wild Wings (they're an Official Sponsor of Going Wild!). We made a callback to a previous episode, giving an update on our mission to find RC Cola. (In related news, Jen is obsessed with Canadia Dry ginger ale.) Then, we covered a strange web link that was (apparently) sent via text to e-mail from a mysterious sou...
The Ol’ HN
May 04, 2015 04:19 - 46.6 MBWe thought about doing today's show with a live audio stream. But that didn't happen because all of the available streaming options kinda suck. Oh, well. Maybe next time. During the show, we gave an update on the whole Podcasts.com thing. Also, we talked about the game Ingress. Then, I gave my idea about how all bus stops should be turned into full-service cafes with free wi-fi. We went over some listener feedback (including a voicemail!). Next, we read a pair of local news items about a craz...
Kittehs 4ever
April 27, 2015 06:08 - 51.9 MBWe're back in the studio for a "normal" episode of Hyper Nonsense. Jen's even here, too! On this show we talked about a sketchy "new" podcasting website and why Jen is on a mission to take it down. We talked about a weird experience we had in which another podcast played a clip from one of our episodes. We sang a special song about cats. We talked about a surprise Neil Young concert we got to attend. Then, we read over some listener feedback and we finished the show with a news item about a d...
Sicka-less
April 16, 2015 07:26 - 37.5 MBIt's an entirely different kind of Hyper Nonsense episode. This week, we recorded in the car on our way to Sycamore Mineral Springs resort in Avila Beach, CA. Then, we recorded some more from our hotel suite at the resort. We talked about how we decided to take this short trip to see if it might help with Jen's ongoing allergy-driven sickness. Links: Relax Melodies HD app Get in touch with us! e-Mail: [email protected] Twitter: @hypernonsense Call our voicemail line: 805-725-5085...
Ourobosense
April 03, 2015 00:28 - 67.5 MBJen's not here this week. But don't fret as we've got a special guest who was upgraded to guest cohost. It's Colin from the Ourobouros Podcast! In this episode, we talked about Colin's review and analysis of 50 Shades of Grey. Then, we put the video for Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back" thru the Bechdel Test. We also discussed the current Marvel movie franchise and we finished out the show with some relaxing vibes courtesy of the Daleks. Links: Ourobouros Podcast Raw Footage Podcast Gen...
Pod Rusty
March 24, 2015 22:45 - 63.7 MBHyper Nonsense is back with an all new edition! It seems like it's been awhile since our last episode but it hasn't really been that long, right? During this show, we discussed how pollen is trying to kill Jen and what she's done to protect herself. I tell the story of how an impatient driver yelled an odd "insult" at me. Also, more home improvement news in the form of a dead bolt replacement. We got new iPhones which somehow led Jen to go on a rant about picketers outside the local Planned P...
Loomis and The Lawsuit
March 07, 2015 03:08 - 72.3 MBWe're continuing our promise to bring a monthly interview guest to the podcast. Yeah, we're a little late with February's interview but we think you'll find it was worth the wait. On this episode, we interview Will Loomis, singer/songwriter with the band Loomis and The Lust from Santa Barbara, CA. We actually interviewed Will once before (during the GeminiDragon days) regarding his ongoing legal case against pop star Jessie J. The legal matter stems from the fact that Jessie J.'s hit song "Do...
Panda Bowl Paradox
March 01, 2015 00:14 - 55.9 MBIt's time for another exciting edition of Hyper Nonsense! On this episode, we told the story of how we replaced a rusty old medicine cabinet. I recalled how I've mastered the art of using Panda Express coupons (and how a defective Panda Express fork almost killed me). I'm still wondering about an odd experience I had that includes a van, a bus shelter and a (potentially?) homeless person. We talk about how an upstart organization flew a snarky banner over Comcast headquarters after the recent...
Becoming The Sun
February 16, 2015 19:32 - 38.4 MBWe're back! And I do mean "we" as Jen is actually here this week. My trusty Yamaha headphones finally bit the dust, and my replacement headphones aren't cutting it. This lead to much complaining. And we had the usual technical issues before the show which also made for more complaining. Jen gave an update on her medical situation. Turns out she doesn't have arthritis, and that what's been plaguing her ailing joints is something else altogether. I gave an update on my work situation. We spent ...
Groundhog Bites
February 03, 2015 08:34 - 32.6 MBWelcome to the latest installment of Hyper Nonsense: The pod you trust (tm). I'm sorry to say that this is a solo show. Jen was away in Nappy Boos Land and things have been really busy lately, so I decided to get a show out because quantity really does come before quality here at Hyper Nonsense. This show is mostly about first-world problems. I'm fat! I need to lose weight and none of the systems I've tried are helping. I'm wondering what type of app/service to try next, or if there's even a ...
Trumpet/Trombone
January 24, 2015 06:39 - 66.6 MBWelcome to the new Hyper Nonsense! Well, it's pretty much the old Hyper Nonsense. Well, not the OLD Hyper Nonsense. Anyway, this episode features our first guest of 2015, Nathan. During the show, we gave an update on our failed water heater, and the process we went thru to get it replaced. Then, we talked to Nathan about his own podcasting and musical endeavors. Because we're a teach show (!), we also talked a lot about apps and software (mostly Apple stuff). And more! Our GoFundMe campaig...
Blind and Broken
January 14, 2015 03:01 - 77 MBWelcome to the latest Hyper Nonsense recording sesh! We have an update on my work situation. (Spoiler: I'm still pretty much unemployed.) Related to that, we also talk about why it's hard to find a doctor in California. To keep the good times rolling, we talk about our dead water heater and what it's like to live without hot water. We discussed our experience so far with our Apple TV. We went over listener feedback and we finished the show with a list of things that are 30 years old. And more...
New Year
January 05, 2015 00:07 - 70.6 MBWe're snuggin' it on this, the latest episode of Hyper Nonsense! We recount what we did during Christmas and how we got an Apple TV and Jen got a "new" computer. We cover our trip to Santa Barbara for our bankruptcy hearing. We talk about what we did on New Year's Eve and we finish up the show by responding to some listener feedback. Not a courthouse: Live troubleshooting with Bossjock Studio. We got that. You can't activate all Apple TV channels unless you're already subscribed to pay ...