Hyper Nonsense
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Peppermint Choo Choo
December 27, 2014 01:31 - 50.7 MBIt's Christmastime! And we're back in our recently cleaned studio for a new episode. It's so nice to longer be podcasting in our own filth. Speaking of Christmas, we've climbed about the Peppermint Choo Choo (choo choo!). What is the Peppermint Choo Choo, you're wondering? We actually have no idea. We talked about our experience with an online "debtor education course" we had to take as part of our bankruptcy. Then, because Hyper Nonsense is a tech show, we talked about how Apple's Boot Camp ...
Bankrupt!
December 13, 2014 10:42 - 85.8 MBWe're back with an exciting new podcast! In this episode, we talk about the high-tech headphone cable clip Jen made with a pipe cleaner. Then, Jen tells the story of how she pitched an article to popular website xoJane (which was accepted). We've got a shiny new Internet connection but we aren't entirely sure just how fast it is. But the big news in this episode is we finally talk about the legal matter we've been mentioning for months. Yes, we're filing for bankruptcy and we give the long an...
Cray-craysgiving
December 01, 2014 19:44 - 67.2 MBWelcome to our jam-packed 24th episode! In this edition, we discuss some recent run-ins with crazy people around town. Jen talks about her ongoing adventure with getting birth control from Planned Parenthood. We talk about how this year, we had our first-ever Thanksgiving at home with just the two of us. We read some listener feedback and we cover a story about how a backpack containing $100,000 was found at a Burger King. And more! Quasars, we got 'em: We're on episode 24, meaning we've ...
Covetous Jen
November 24, 2014 19:43 - 99 MBWe're going caffeine-free! Well, one of us is. And it's making life... interesting. We cover our trip to BlizzCon 2014, where we attended the World of Podcasts event, met lots of cool people, attended Diablo panels and more. Jen even got to be part of the Tristram's Got Talent contest, where she got to show off her voice-acting chops for some of the voice actors from the Diablo III video game. We've also got an update on the bank-fraud shenanigans that have been ongoing for the last couple mo...
Not-Best Of
November 07, 2014 19:46 - 30 MBIt's a very special episode of Hyper Nonsense! We're currently at Blizzcon 2014 but the pods keep rollin'. We've got a compilation show for you, made of clips from the original version of Hyper Nonsense. We talk about how good customer service is like sex. I share some stories about meeting crazy people in public and how abandoned clothing items are probably portkeys. Then, we revisit a news story about a radio DJ who quit her job in a colorful way, while she was on the air. jflkafjalf: W...
All About The Joints
November 02, 2014 21:18 - 56.3 MBIn this episode, we learn about how the joints in Jen's body can predict the weather. Speaking of which, it's rained here for the first time in six months! We'v got stories about how people gleefully reacted to the rain (on Halloween no less). One of our neighbors got a new house and the whole teardown/buildup of that is making us sick! We introduce an exciting new segment called Uterus Talk. In the inaugural edition of Uterus Talk, Jen recounts her adventures in trying to make an appointment...
The iThing
October 27, 2014 23:52 - 71.9 MBWe're Yosemite'ing it on today's episode! Sometimes, audio mixers are complicated and the buttons don't always work like you'd expect (and we spend way too much time breaking down why). We've officially changed our format to a tech show. We hope you enjoy all of the Apple talk! We have (not much of) an update on our legal situation. We cover the saga of a defective air purifier we recently purchased. Also, after installing an aerial TV antenna, we've got a whopping 17 channels. Now we're cons...
You Will Get Toast
October 19, 2014 06:36 - 54.3 MBWe're asking the hard-hitting questions on this episode. Like: How is salted caramel a "fall thing?" We've got a neighbor who's tearing down a home and replacing it. That process has put a lot of dust and dirt in the air and it's making us sick. The weirdness with the fraud on our bank account continues and it's having an affect on the legal situation we're going thru. I've received an update on the status of my unemployment insurance (hint: it's not good). We've finally joined most of the re...
Secondhand Claims
October 12, 2014 18:43 - 42.5 MBWe're back in the studio! And for some reason, I sound like I've been smoking Marlboro Reds all day. It's not a super high-energy show. I relate the exciting story of my trip to a local RV park by the ocean. We provided an update on the weird fraudulent activity on our bank account. 2014 continues to be an "interesting" year as I got some unexpected (and unwelcome) news about my claim for unemployment benefits. We got a nice shoutout from some fellow podcasters and we read a little bit of lis...
Heatwave
October 06, 2014 06:10 - 24.1 MBIt's hot! So hot we had to abandon our usual recording studio for the (almost) comfortable confines of another room that had some leftover A-C in the air. It's been an interesting (i.e. frustrating) week for us in terms of technology. But the good news is that Jen has room again on her MacBook Air hard drive! Apple dropped an iOS update and broke everything. The weirdness with fraudulent activity on our bank account continues. This time in the form of an unexpected credit. Also, Bluetooth pai...
Friend or Noise
September 27, 2014 18:11 - 53.9 MBIt's time for Hyper Nonsense! The best podcast you'll hear right now... unless you listen to something (anything) else. We started out the show with ambient furniture noises, which lead into a story of the last couple of chairs I bought from Staples. Jen explains how it feels to never leave the house. We talk about the new social net that's all the rage with the kids. I relate a story about how my sister's car was broken into and what happened to her stolen iPod. I've been cooking more at hom...
iPhone Valet
September 20, 2014 20:28 - 58.8 MBWe're as live as we wanna be on our latest pod! Find out what our loud neighbors are now doing loudly. We have an update on Jen's claim for disability benefits. We're going thru some legal things right now that we're not talking about. Hear about Jen's most recent adventures in Sleepy Boos Land. Some lucky person went on a fancy clothes and fine fragrances shopping spree with our debit card. Hear my review of the iPhone 6 Plus. We read some listener feedback (including iTunes reviews!). We c...
iWon’t Pay
September 13, 2014 17:03 - 60.3 MBJust in time for this week to not be over, it's our latest podisode! We recount our (mostly uneventful) memories of the September 11th attacks, including the fact that we moved in together that week. We give our thoughts on the big Apple shindig (and its seriously buggy live stream) that went down earlier this week. (iPhone 6? Apple Watch? Meh...) Hear about our exciting adventure in troubleshooting a leaky faucet! And then... scanning and shredding 21 months worth of documents! We also went...
Pod Dodo
September 03, 2014 20:59 - 62.9 MBWe're back with our latest pod! It's a rare and special show where Jen actually describes herself as "OK!" We tackle some heavy topics such as dreams and how to define "success." Is coding/programming the only sure bet left in life in terms of paying work? Does money = love? Or is being acknowledged by strangers the only true expression of real love? Is it better to focus on short-term gains and move on? Or is it better to go for the long haul? We discussed the phenomenon of "Internet pile-on...
Getting Tingly With Matt Sams
August 28, 2014 06:16 - 65.7 MBWe've got an exciting episode for you! Not only are we Starbuckin' it, but we have our first-ever guest for this iteration of our ongoing pod project. It's Matt Sams, also known as Somnistatic. Matt has undertaken an ambitious song-a-day project for the year 2014. He's recording a new song every day and releasing it online. As of this recording, Matt is on song number 239. He's just about 75% of the way there and he hasn't missed one day! During the interview, we discuss Matt's songwriting in...
Harassment Eagle
August 23, 2014 18:45 - 40.9 MBMeh. It's a low-energy kinda day. But we gotta make some pods. You're welcome and we're sorry. We've got an update on the errant tuna can that magically rolled behind our stove. We recount the story of when we rescued and released a wild bat. We played a sound clip from a recent episode that proves we're time travelers. Or that the concept of decades really confuses us. Hear the exciting story of our new blender! Our listeners attempted to rescue us from the desert island we've been trapped o...
Better Inputs
August 13, 2014 17:49 - 65.2 MBOn a scale of Scott Weiland to Jim Morrison, how stoned is Jen during this podcast? Find out as we talk about Jen's adventures in applying for Social Security disability benefits. She saw a doctor last Sunday for an evaluation. The doctor was German. And apparently, very nice! In related news: Jen is sick. All. The Time. (You probably already know that if you've listened to the show before.) Jen is now a contributor to Podcaster News. She made an intro video and together, we produced the firs...
Electric Man and Undervolt!
August 08, 2014 19:12 - 63.1 MBWe're Starbuckin' it! Live with hula girls and balloon animals! Not really. We had a conversation about how maybe it's not so good that we're married to each other because sickness, disabilities, etc. But it's likely that normals wouldn't put up with either one of us for long so maybe it's all worked out for the best. We're really killing it in terms of money. We're doing so well that Jen actually qualifies for Medi-Cal! We've got bus-riding refugee kids on the Sweet Pickles Bus. Not really. ...
Pumps Of Base
July 31, 2014 20:20 - 60.5 MBWe've still got "leftover" stories from our Las Vegas trip, including mean people on airplanes. Flight attendants with special airplane-healing powers and crazy coffee-drink customers. We received an odd solicitation in the mail from the 'California Compliance Center?" Pretty sure that's not legit. We'll be eating well in August thanks to a gift card we got last year but didn't redeem until now. Tho, it was unclear at first if the gift card was still valid. Jen read a post from the site Bubbl...
Livin’ In A Pyramid
July 26, 2014 07:22 - 100 MBLast week, we celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary by visiting Las Vegas. We stayed at a hotel shaped like a pyramid! Jen had a piece of gluten-free carrot cake! Jen had lots of drinks! We hit it big at the blackjack table! (And by "blackjack table," we really mean the $0.25 electronic blackjack machine.) Annoying salespeople! Lunch with Diablo! Big lights! Elvis Electric! Awkward selfies! More! And more! Shiny, shiny details: "Las Vegas" is technically unincorporated? Jen's cell ...
Un-Live
July 13, 2014 18:16 - 54.7 MBWe're not live but we're also not dead. We're un-live and we're preparing for an exciting trip to Las Vegas! But we decided to make a pod before we leave. Tech problems, we got 'em (again). Apple's conspiracy against us continues! We have now soundproofed our closet so we can use it as a vocal booth. We recently celebrated my birthday, which included a nice dinner and airplanes. We responded to some listener comments. Jen wants to see shipping containers and pretty lights in Vegas. I want to ...
Specialized Heads
July 09, 2014 20:03 - 47.3 MBMan, we're getting old. Don't believe us? Just listen to this pod! We spent a lot of time talking about toothbrushes and shopping coupons. Still don't believe us? We also talked about new bedroom curtains! Some of this old-person talk is relative to the new business we're launching, but some of it's just because we're old. Last week was Independence Day here in 'Merica. We've got some explosive news related to that, as well as an analysis of the country's favorite 4th of July jams. Also, we r...
Pre-Retired
July 02, 2014 18:35 - 54.5 MBHyper Nonsense! We are the pod that comes to you straight from the heart of California. San Luis Obispo (Sanluiton) to be exact. On this exciting episode, we talk about how The Man is sticking it to us for starting our own business. I had a cool "customer service" experience on behalf of a local musician. We talked about "binge-watching" of TV shows and why we don't do it. We honored the mystical land of Canadia with a special performance of O, Canadia. We wonder how it'd be possible for Hype...
Death By Gull
June 25, 2014 17:41 - 56.6 MBSome somber news to report, including a diagnosis of pterodacylism (with random outbursts of pterodactyl speak). We recap our experience at the Classic Car Show in Pismo Beach, CA. That lead to a lengthy discussion about the humanities (?) and the declining nature of car culture in America. We speculate on why some people who ride buses are some combination of anxious/depressed/sad. We talk about how gullwing car doors are cool but deadly. We review a sorta nautical-themed eatery. We went ov...
Space Train
June 17, 2014 16:47 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe've done it! Yes, it's true. We've successfully doubled the number of episodes we've produced so far. In honor of this milestone, we've decided to end the show. Just kidding! How could we quit now? We've got listeners leaving us comments, tweets, even calling us at home in the middle of the night! We've got new audio gear and we're happy to tell you about it, even if we do have "more money than sense" in buying all of this stuff. We also discovered that the Australian prime minister has app...
Your Body Is Trying To Save You
June 10, 2014 20:38 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBWelcome to our very first podcast ever! That we've ever recorded...? Maybe not. In this episode, we recount our history in podcasting going back to January/2005. We talk about the state of our work situation and how we're going thru the process of starting our own business. We encounter a small technical glitch with the recording (sorry!) and then we finish off with a fun news item about drunks burning down a pizza parlor. Highlights include: New (to us) microphones, we got 'em. I expla...