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Return To Sender

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

Imagine a world where you can put whatever words, topics, themes you want into a machine, and that machine will spit out a customized podcast just for you. Now imagine that machine is comedian, improviser, and storyteller Tim Anderson. NOW imagine that world...is this world. Each episode, Tim takes suggestions from one listener and, in return, builds an entire podcast just for them. Whether it's becoming a one-time expert on a topic, covering some lesser-known parts of history, or sharing stories inspired by the suggestions, the end result is the custom tailored podcast you always wished existed.

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Episodes

Tracking Update - RTS Summer Break

July 05, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.72 MB

A quick update for you listeners on the RTS summer break, a brief look inside Tim's mouth, and a few important questions about Subway's recent TunaGate scandal. This goes deeper than any of us can imagine. While we're off, now's a great time to catch up on our backlog of episodes. Take your time. Do a deep dive.  And don't forget, if you want your very own podcast, just send your suggestions our way at: https://www.returntosender.ca/contact or hit us up on any of the socials. We're @theRTS...

Shipment Delayed - RTS on Vacation!

June 21, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MB

RTS is on vacation, but Tim just couldn't stay away. In this minisode, Tim provides an all important update on the crisis rocking his neighbourhood - TrampolineGate. Life in the suburbs comes with its challenges, and trampolines are pretty much all of them. Thanks for providing the emotional support Tim needs during this difficult time. He's just trying to get some Zen Time in the backyard, is that so much to ask? While we're off, now's a great time to catch up on our backlog of episodes. ...

Ep. 9 - Aurora Borealis for Des

June 14, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

When you think of bright dancing gods in the skies, what do you think of? Well I can tell you what you don't think of,  not Tim, and most certainly not even the newest and wyrdest (this is not misspelled, you'll figure it out)  guest host of this show. Of course, you think of the beautiful and meaningful Aurora Borealis. This weeks episode has a unique twist to it that you won't want to miss out on. This week also covers so many myths about the beautiful Northern Lights as well as even one...

Ep. 8 - RTS Small Parcel - The Jetpack Mafia for Dan

June 07, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

This is the first small parcel of RTS and of course it is made for host Tim Anderson's arch nemesis and good friend Dan. If you like flight, you like pretty birds, you like a wild true crime story with returning characters making all kinds of repeated bad decisions, then this is the episode for you. If you enjoyed this episode make sure and check out https://www.returntosender.ca/ to listen to even more great episodes and/or to leave your suggestion for a future episode. 

Ep 7 - Ridiculous Assassination Attempts and The Unkillable Drunk for Sean

May 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

If you need some dynamic business solutions then this is the episode for you. Actually probably not but gawd ads suck.   Ok, instead maybe you just need to have some laughs about cigars and craft cider. Where will this weeks topics, sent in by Sean, take us? How about some stories about ridiculous assassination attempts on Fidel Castro and even more stories about an unkillable drunk that went by the name Michael Malloy. Thanks for joining us on this weeks episode of Return to Sender, we ho...

Ep. 7 - Ridiculous Assassination Attempts and The Unkillable Drunk for Sean

May 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

If you need some dynamic business solutions then this is the episode for you. Actually probably not but gawd ads suck.   Ok, instead maybe you just need to have some laughs about cigars and craft cider. Where will this weeks topics, sent in by Sean, take us? How about some stories about ridiculous assassination attempts on Fidel Castro and even more stories about an unkillable drunk that went by the name Michael Malloy. Thanks for joining us on this weeks episode of Return to Sender, we ho...

Ep. 6 - Real Vampires and Dangerous 90s Toys for Lana

May 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Need a good laugh about roped off, secret, quiet lawns? How about vampire safety?  Or maybe you need some deeper insight into childhood toys that were almost death traps for toddlers? Then you better tune your ear holes into this episode of the RTS pod. For more information all about RTS and your host Tim, check out: https://www.returntosender.ca/episodes

Ep 6 - Real Vampires and Dangerous 90s Toys for Lana

May 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Need a good laugh about roped off, secret, quiet lawns? How about vampire safety?  Or maybe you need some deeper insight into childhood toys that were almost death traps for toddlers? Then you better tune your ear holes into this episode of the RTS pod. For more information all about RTS and your host Tim, check out: https://www.returntosender.ca/episodes

Ep 6 - Vampires and Etch a Sketch for Lana

May 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Need a good laugh about roped off, secret, quiet lawns? How about vampire safety?  Or maybe you need some deeper insight into childhood toys that were almost death traps for toddlers? Then you better tune your ear holes into this episode of the RTS pod. For more information all about RTS and your host Tim, check out: https://www.returntosender.ca/episodes

Ep 5 - How Wrong We Were for Kaitlin

May 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Five whole episodes. Thanks lending us your ear holes, for stealing all these first five episodes  (we know you listened to all of them, how could you not) from those who they were made for. What will you hear in this episode for Kaitlin? Short answer, how wrong we are about so many things. Longer answer, Tim regales you with stories of snake oil, a cure for impotence, and a very practical more natural way of transportation - Elon Musk has nothing on this proposed method. If you want to ...

Ep. 5 - Bad Medicine, Bad Predictions, and Bad Drunken Ideas for Kaitlin

May 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Five whole episodes. Thanks lending us your ear holes, for stealing all these first five episodes  (we know you listened to all of them, how could you not) from those who they were made for. What will you hear in this episode for Kaitlin? Short answer, how wrong we are about so many things. Longer answer, Tim regales you with stories of snake oil, a cure for impotence, and a very practical more natural way of transportation - Elon Musk has nothing on this proposed method. If you want to ...

Ep 5 - Bad Medicine, Bad Predictions, and Bad Drunken Ideas for Kaitlin

May 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Five whole episodes. Thanks lending us your ear holes, for stealing all these first five episodes  (we know you listened to all of them, how could you not) from those who they were made for. What will you hear in this episode for Kaitlin? Short answer, how wrong we are about so many things. Longer answer, Tim regales you with stories of snake oil, a cure for impotence, and a very practical more natural way of transportation - Elon Musk has nothing on this proposed method. If you want to ...

Ep. 4 - Live, Laugh, Love for Serene

May 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Want to know how Live, Laugh, Love came to be? Well whether you do or don't Tim is going to tell you exactly and obviously very truthfully how it came to be. This episode is for Serene but if you need some LIFE, some LAUGH, or some LOVE then wiggle your way into Serene's episode and take a listen.  Nuclear weapons, sex dolls, and pee-holes what more could you want in an episode about LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE?

Ep. 3 - Dinosaurs for Rich

May 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Welcome back to Return to Sender for episode 3. On this episode Tim starts by bringing you into his world where he has a few things to let off his chest.  Also in an unrelated note if anyone has any connections to an anger management service just let us know. No reason. Thank you. After the first break Tim takes us into the magical world of dinosaurs as requested this week by Rich. After days and weeks of research Tim is now the venerable source for all things dinosaurs. You will hear all ...

Ep. 2 - Sour Candy, Weird Foods, and a Near Death Experience for Krissy

May 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

Ever get the urge to just measure stuff in olympic swimming pools, stop it. No one needs that kind of water talk. No one gets it. That's a petition Tim is starting from this episode on. To join the movement, well, we will let you know how that goes. Now let's get to the topic at hand for this episode, sour candy. What is the number one holiday associated with candy? Halloween, of course. Well this podcast has some truly great halloween stories from years of past and introduces a great new ...

Ep. 2 - Sour Candy for Krissy

May 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

Ever get the urge to just measure stuff in olympic swimming pools, stop it. No one needs that kind of water talk. No one gets it. That's a petition Tim is starting from this episode on. To join the movement, well, we will let you know how that goes. Now let's get to the topic at hand for this episode, sour candy. What is the number one holiday associated with candy? Halloween, of course. Well this podcast has some truly great halloween stories from years of past and introduces a great new ...

Ep. 1 - Conspiracy Theories and Ghosts for Ayan

May 01, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

This is episode 1 and Tim wants you to take your gloved hand in his and take a walk with him on this journey. Each episode Tim gets a suggestion from someone out there and makes an entire episode about it. Ever wonder who the macaque's of the human world are? Well wonder no more, Tim answers this question. And if you don't know what a macaque is Tim will answer that as well. Also don't be afraid to be independent in 2021 and Google it. We over here at RTS believe in you.  Tim also divulges...

Return to Sender Trailer

April 26, 2021 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.04 MB

Imagine a world where you can put whatever words, topics, themes you want into a machine, and that machine will spit out a customized podcast just for you. Now imagine that machine is comedian, improviser, and storyteller Tim Anderson. NOW imagine that world... Is this world.  Each episode, Tim takes suggestions from one listener and, in return, builds an entire podcast just for them. Whether it's becoming a one-time expert on a topic, covering some lesser-known parts of history, or sharing...