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Odd Man Out

47 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 8 years ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratings

Liz, Sarah, and Alan get together every week and one of them is the “odd man out” and is forced by the other two to take part in something new: TV shows, 80’s music, coffee, and even Frisbee Golf.

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Odd Man Out 46: O.M.O. A.M.A.!

July 07, 2016 02:47 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

You asked, we answered! OMO (Odd Man Out) does an AMA [Ask Me (Us) Anything] and nothing's off the table!

Boss Monster

June 01, 2016 05:00 - 51 minutes - 27.6 MB

“What About this?” is a community building podcast that shares life experiences. We try to explore the primary value of new things to further enrich our lives and greater our understanding of one another in the community. Join Vinton, Josh and Robbie while we explore the world of retro gaming in a new board game […]

Alan and Frisbee Golf + OMO Season 1 Wrap Up!

May 25, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

It’s the last Odd Man Out of the season! The gang spends the day outside in the sun in an unofficial inauguration of summertime as Alan teaches Liz and Sarah to play Frisbee Golf. Listen along as they discuss the game and then do a quick recap of Season one of OMO, revisiting each episode […]

Snow White

May 25, 2016 05:14 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MB

Thirteen Princesses enter, one Princess leaves! Liz and Sarah team up to determine, once and for all, which of the Disney Princesses is the best of the bunch! This week we see if Snow White has what it takes to be the best. Follow us on Twitter! @CommonRoomCast #DPDM Find us on Facebook! Support us on […]

Liz and Anne of Green Gables

May 18, 2016 09:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MB

Is your life a perfect graveyard of buried hopes? Are you in the depths of despair? Fear not, kindred spirit, Anne of Green Gables is here to charm your blues away. This miniseries is Liz’s Buffy, and the OMO Gang is ready to explore just what makes Anne such a remarkable heroine, and possibly the […]

Sarah and Where The Wild Things Are

May 11, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 38.1 MB

Happy Wednesday Oddwonks! The time has come once again for our semi-regular “Odd Man In” series! This week features our podcast heroes discussing the 2009 film Where The Wild Things Are, the Spike Jonze-directed adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s book of the same name. This installment proves to be no ordinary OMO episode as Sarah, […]

OMO Reviews – Star Wars: The Force Awakens

May 04, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Sickness has struck the Stevens household, resulting in a temporary closure of the Common Room Radio studio. But fear not, loyal Oddwonk! This week we are releasing our January Patreon Exclusive for all to hear: an extended discussion of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. May the Fourth Be With You! This particular episode was recorded under […]

Podcasting – Gotta Love It!

April 27, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

This week’s very special episode of Odd Man Out goes meta. For our monthly Gotta Love It special, Sarah, Alan, and Liz are joined by podcast producer extraordinaire Randy Mitchell (a.k.a. the guy who recorded and edited virtually every episode of OMO you’ve heard) for a wide-ranging discussion including what they love about podcasting, how much […]

Liz and Spirited Away

April 20, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 36.2 MB

You guys know about Japanimation, right? Alan and Sarah take Liz on the most bizarre animated journey yet with Hayao Miyazaki Spirited Away. Liz’s biggest question: Why? Why the pigs? Why with the spirits? Why the bathhouse? Why is any of this happening and why is it so delightful? Follow us on Twitter! @CommonRoomCast Find us […]

Alan and Cooking

April 13, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

In this epic installment of Odd Man Out, Mr. Alan Beck plunges himself headfirst into the realm of the culinary arts. One may be dubious that Alan has gotten this far in life without so much as browning some hamburger meat, but trust us it’s true! This sad state of affairs shall not persist, however. Tune […]

Sarah and A Healthy Lifestyle

April 06, 2016 05:19 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Bread makes you FAT? Turns out that having idols like Wanda Maximoff, Daisy Johnson, and Wonder Woman has inspired our Sarah to kick it in to high gear and start…running? Sarah? Join the gang as we talk staying hydrated, craving garbage, exercise, and self image in an episode that just about killed us all with […]

Firefly – Gotta Love It!

March 30, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MB

If it’s Wednesday, you know the OMO crew is gonna talk about Joss Whedon! Join us this week to reminisce about Whedon’s ill-fated television classic Firefly and the film follow-up Serenity. Also included: a discussion of childhood phone etiquette, a final Good Dinosaur reference, and a very important announcement about a possible upcoming project from Common Room […]

Alan and Penelope

March 23, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 30 MB

The Oddwonks got to chatting on Twitter last week and one thing lead to another when whaaaaaat? Alan hasn’t seen Penelope? Looks like he’s the Odd Man Out! Special thanks to everyone who joined in Monday’s live tweet of this urban fairy tale starring Christina Ricci and James #itstheeverything McAvoy. Let’s see if Alan feels […]

Liz and Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur

March 16, 2016 13:19 - 1 hour - 29.2 MB

Sometimes, one of us can become the Odd Man Out in just a weekend! That’s what happened when Sarah made Alan watch The Good Dinosaur. Then we forced Liz to sit through a cartoon about dinosaurs and feelings and howling. Will the beautiful animation be enough to sway Liz? How much does Sarah actually know […]

Roll 4 Topic Episode 1

March 14, 2016 17:48 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Today is a very special occasion! We’re dropping the Roll for Topic episode right here on the OMO feed. This is a show where Alan and his buddies Joe and Randy (not editor Randy, a different Randy) determine what subjects they’ll talk about by rolling some dice and letting fate decide! While we’re getting the […]

Sarah and The Goonies

March 14, 2016 03:06 - 1 hour - 36 MB

What would a 90’s childhood be like without The Goonies? Ask Sarah, who somehow missed out on Mikey and his gang of adventurers. The OMO gang recounts the classic from Chunk’s Truffle Shuffle to One Eyed Willie’s rich stuff in this nostalgia filled episode! Become a Patronus by joining Common Room Radio on Patreon! — […]

Alan and Marvel’s Agent Carter

March 14, 2016 03:05 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Did you know that the OMO crowd loves the Marvel Cinematic Universe? This week continues Odd Man Out’s exploration of the various Marvel live action properties. Liz and Sarah introduce Alan to their favorite Marvel heroine, Agent Peggy Carter. Will Alan fall in love with the ABC series as the girls have? Tune in to […]

Parks and Recreation – Gotta Love It!

March 14, 2016 03:04 - 1 hour - 30.3 MB

The OMO Gang can barely contain their glee when they get together to discuss the quirky comedy Parks and Rec. This show is such a favorite amongst the crew that it is quoted on a near daily basis and even gave us the OMO favorite game, “New Band Name I Call It!” Hear why Sarah […]

Liz and Tabletop RPGs

March 14, 2016 03:03 - 1 hour - 35.3 MB

This week, Odd Man Out Liz sat down with a cast of Role Playing Game veterans for a game of Marvel Heroic. Alan and this week’s guest Josh Unruh (also the session’s esteemed game master) share their experiences and thoughts about role playing games and storytelling, but if you haven’t participated in a RPG before, […]

Sarah and Downton Abbey

March 14, 2016 03:02 - 1 hour - 34.8 MB

Port and cigars and crystal decanters, satin and pearls and SO MUCH TEA. Put your pinky up with the OMO gang as they talk the history, fashion, and story of Downton Abbey, and of course, cast themselves as their favorite characters. Who is Upstairs and who is decidedly down? Will Sarah find the show anything […]

Alan and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

March 14, 2016 03:01 - 1 hour - 37.4 MB

Jump aboard this week’s episode to explore the ABC-Marvel series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! If you follow Sarah on Twitter (@elsagrabthesalt), you’ll know that she and Liz have lots to say about Coulson & Co., but what will Alan’s take be? This and many more of your life’s mysteries will be answered. As a bonus, this […]

Sarah and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

March 14, 2016 02:52 - 1 hour - 30.6 MB

Alan and Liz used to wonder what friendship could be, until Sarah shared the magic of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic! Will everypony be on board? Which pony is Alan’s favorite? What is Liz’s pony name? Saddle up to find out! Also this week: new haikus! Enjoy MLP on Netflix! Support Odd Man Out on […]

BBC’S Sherlock – Gotta Love It!

March 14, 2016 02:47 - 1 hour - 31.6 MB

In this long-awaited episode of Odd Man Out, Alan, Sarah, and Liz sat down to heap loving praise upon the critically acclaimed BBC series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. The OMO crew discusses the wonderful casting, writing, and filmmaking of the series and, as they are wont to do, their favorite character moments […]

Alan and Rush

March 14, 2016 02:44 - 1 hour - 29.8 MB

Today’s show was recorded the day before David Bowie’s death. It was the day after I (Liz) heard “Under Pressure” in its entirety for the first time, and I haven’t stopped listening to it since. I mention in this episode that most of what I knew about David Bowie is from his performance in Labyrinth, […]

Liz and X-Files

March 14, 2016 02:42 - 1 hour - 38.4 MB

The Odd Man is Out There. For the first episode of 2016, the Odd Man Out becomes the Odd Man In via a slight change-up of the show’s format: this time, Liz introduces BOTH Alan and Sarah to 1990s’ television classic The X-Files. Join the gang as they dip a toe into the scary world of […]

Sarah and Charlie Brown

March 14, 2016 02:39 - 57 minutes - 26.6 MB

Christmas Time is here! Sarah goes up against a great American classic: Charlie Brown! Will the music, animation, and Liz and Alan’s nostalgia make Sarah a Charlie Brown cheerleader? Or is she really a Grinch? Enjoy the Charlie Brown Christmas Special! Support Odd Man Out on Patreon! Join us at the Odd Man Out Patreon Homepage […]

Alan and Tarzan

March 14, 2016 02:31 - 1 hour - 29.4 MB

This week on Odd Man Out, Alan takes in a screening of Disney’s 1999 animated feature Tarzan. While Alan normally has a soft spot for cartoon classics, the ubiquity of a certain drummer from Genesis on the film’s soundtrack may prove to be an insurmountable obstacle in his enjoyment. How will the Phil Collins-anchored adaptation fare? Tune in […]

Sarah and Beer

March 14, 2016 02:29 - 1 hour - 35.5 MB

We warned you this would happen, and here we are. Drinking live on the show. Thanks to special guest Tyler Prater for joining us on this inebriated revelry! Please listen to this podcast responsibly. BEER LIST: Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat COOP Native Amber Guinness Draught Anthem Golden One Wells Banana Bread Beer COOP DNR Spaten Optimator […]

Writing – Gotta Love It!

March 14, 2016 02:27 - 1 hour - 33.3 MB

Friend of the show Alastair Stephens guest-hosts on this week’s very special episode where the esteemed StoryWonk shares some of his wisdom on the art and purpose of writing. Also, Sarah gets bragadocious about Liz’s completed novel (seriously guys, it’s really good). MANDATORY: If you haven’t acquainted yourself with the bevy of invaluable StoryWonk podcast content, […]

Alan and Enchanted

March 14, 2016 02:24 - 1 hour - 38 MB

We hope you find today’s episode especially enchanting! Sarah and Liz take Alan on a magical tour through the world of 2007’s Enchanted, starring Amy Adams. Will Alan be won by Giselle’s essential princess-ness? Can Sarah be convinced that Princesses don’t translate well to reality? How does Liz know that you love her? All this […]

Liz and Guardians of the Galaxy

March 14, 2016 02:23 - 53 minutes - 24.9 MB

This week, the Odd Man Podcasters are Groot. Will Liz stay awake this time for Marvel Studios’ 2014 smash hit Guardians of the Galaxy? Spoiler alert: She did. Did the movie win her over? Can Sarah and Alan bring her into the fold? Will there be a New-Band-Name-I-Called-It? TV Tropes – Five Man Band TV […]

Sarah and Indian Food

March 14, 2016 02:21 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MB

In this food-centric installment of Odd Man Out, Liz and Alan lead Sarah through a buffet of delicious Indian cuisine! She sampled them all: Masala, Palak Paneer, Kabob, you name it. Will we make a convert of Sarah? Tune in to this richly spiced episode of Odd Man Out to learn the outcome! Daler Mehndi – […]

Alan and Supernatural

March 14, 2016 02:17 - 1 hour - 37.5 MB

Happy Halloween!!! In this very SPOOOOOOPY episode of Odd Man Out, Alan tries to get his man card back by facing his fears and watching a Liz and Sarah Friendship Favorite: the long-running CW series Supernatural. Will Alan feel the bromance? Or will he remain a wayward son? Support Odd Man Out on Patreon! Join […]

Liz and Avatar

March 14, 2016 02:13 - 1 hour - 32.5 MB

Delve into a far East inspired world of rabaroos, sky bison, and armadillo bears! That’s right, this week team Odd Man Out discuss Team AVATAR in all its element bending (and mind bending) glory!! Will Liz resist Sarah and Alan’s enthusiasm for kung fu cartoons, or will everything change when the fire nation attacks?! SPECIAL […]

Alan and Doctor Who

March 14, 2016 02:04 - 1 hour - 34.5 MB

With Liz suddenly out of commission, the Odd Man Out troop calls a heck of an audible. Join Sarah, Alan, and very special guest Vinton as they discuss the iconic and wildly popular BBC series Doctor Who. While Sarah and Vinton are verified Wholigans, Alan has yet to fully embrace the show. Can he overcome […]

The Muppets – Gotta Love It!

March 14, 2016 02:02 - 1 hour - 34.4 MB

FIXED: In this very special dozenth episode, the gang sits down to discuss their favorite puppet collective, The Muppets! Join in as Liz, Sarah, and Alan discuss their favorite Muppet films, episodes, characters, and jokes as well as the profound creative legacy of the brilliant Jim Henson. Follow Miss Piggy on Twitter, what are you […]

Liz and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog

March 14, 2016 01:56 - 1 hour - 29.6 MB

In this Internet Age, artists can do anything. In 2008, Joss Whedon did just that with the groundbreaking musical/drama/comedy miniseries, “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog”. This one slipped through the cracks for Liz for no good reason, and this episode of Odd Man Out brings her into the fold. Will she become an official Whedon fan? […]

Sarah and Coffee

March 14, 2016 01:53 - 1 hour - 29.9 MB

Do not adjust your podcast device… This episode is not playing at 2x speed! The gang sat down before this episode and drank ALL THE COFFEE. Alan and Liz both have their own reasons for enjoying a good ole Cup O’ Joe. Sarah, on the other hand, has yet to acquire the taste. Check out […]

Alan and Newsies

March 14, 2016 01:50 - 1 hour - 30.5 MB

There are fewer films closer to Liz’s heart than 1992’s “Newsies”, starring Christian Bale and Not-Kirk Cameron. In this week’s episode of Odd Man Out, the ladies introduce Alan to the cult classic. Will he be the Odd Man Out and forever damage his friendships with them? Listen and learn! Also, Liz shares the incredible history […]

Harry Potter – Gotta Love It!

March 14, 2016 01:48 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

If there’s one thing that Sarah, Alan, and Liz can agree about, it’s their enduring love for J.K. Rowling’s Potterverse. In this very special extended episode of Odd Man Out, the gang delves deeply into their experiences discovering the books, debate their favorite chapters and characters, and answer a variety of very compelling listener questions! The […]

Liz and Pokemon

March 14, 2016 01:46 - 1 hour - 32.2 MB

Liz has plunged herself into the world of Pokemon at the behest of Sarah and Alan. Will she be victorious in battle against her nemesis? Will she collect all the Pokemons? (Pokemen? Pokemi?) Will she at least have fun? Tune in to find out! The Official Pokemon Website The Light Bulb, one of our fave StoryWonk […]

Alan and Dashboard Confessional

March 14, 2016 01:44 - 1 hour - 30.2 MB

Sarah and Liz recount their long term relationships with the musical group Dashboard Confessional. Find out if Alan can find it within him to relate in this most personal Odd Man Out to date! Dashboard Confessional, or When It Was Cool To Have Feelings “Bluebeard”, Liz’s favorite poem by Edna St Vincent Millay The Pokemon […]

Sarah and Napoleon Dynamite

March 14, 2016 01:38 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MB

Alan and Liz have caused Sarah to revisit the cult classic “Napoleon Dynamite” in this week’s episode. Will Sarah discover the charms of Napoleon and Gang’s story? Or will she rediscover her hatred for said film? Listen for yourself to discover the unambiguous result! Learn more about Napoleon Dynamite on IMDB Follow Us on Twitter […]

The Quest – Gotta Love It!

March 14, 2016 01:36 - 1 hour - 30.8 MB

The gang can finally agree on a thing! Liz, Sarah, and Alan profess their unadulterated love for “The Quest”, ABC’s role-playing reality show. If you haven’t seen “The Quest”, this episode will make you want to. Listen to find out which of the Paladins the OMO crew would take into apocalyptic battle, as well as why […]

Alan and Anastasia

March 14, 2016 01:22 - 1 hour - 30.1 MB

Alan offers an extended lesson in Russian history as well as a full-throated disparagement of the Fox animated classic. Sarah and Liz urge Alan to divorce himself from reality. Gaze Upon the Mighty ‘Sputin Anastasia’s Timeless Dress Learn More About the Film Our Twitter – @CommonRoomCast E-mail: [email protected]

Sarah and Thai Food

March 14, 2016 01:18 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

Sarah’s first foray into the pleasures of Thai food elicits a recollection of the very first time she and Liz hung out. Alan admits to eating something horrible. THAI HOUSE – We liked it!! Other reasons not to underage drink, yo! Our Twitter – @CommonRoomCast E-mail: [email protected]

Liz and Buffy the Vampire Slayer

March 14, 2016 01:07 - 1 hour - 36.4 MB

Alan and Sarah take Liz on an abbreviated tour of Sunnydale. Liz can barely contain her love for Anthony Stewart Head and has some choice words for Buffy’s mom re: effective parenting. “Dusted” – StoryWonk’s Buffy Podcast Giles’ Favorite Beef Drink — NOW IN CHICKEN! Follow Us on Twitter!!! E-Mail: [email protected]

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