Contrivance
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsCo-hosts Drew and Britt will deliver bizarre inventions, lots of goofs, and a little dash of sincerity to your ears every other week.
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Our theme song is provided by Dance for the Dying. Check them out on Spotify!
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Episodes
Episode 028 - The Avatars of Inconvenience
November 20, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MB01:34 - Intro 02:29 - Invention Q&A 08:12 - Trash Begets Trash 33:52 - Untitled Segment 43:28 - Drew's Snack Corner 47:25 - Wrap-Up Colonel Sanders statue Battle Jacket Museum Julie's YouTube series
Episode 027 - Meet-womp
November 07, 2019 23:32 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBHow do you break down that pesky fourth wall? Is Entourage our favorite sitcom? Find out answers to these important questions and more on this episode of Snark Tank. 00:47 - Intro 01:13 - Invention Q&A 10:15 - Trash Begets Trash 35:28 - Untitled Segment 43:23 - Drew's Snack Corner 47:18 - Wrap-Up Ha-Ha-Harvest Comedy Fest Chris's podcast, Spec Script Sun-eating courtesy of Neil Cicierega - "Fly Away (lyrics) (ft. Lenny Kravitz)"
Episode 026 - Adamantium Pizza Hut Curtains
October 23, 2019 18:29 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBWanna learn about mouth-breather burlesque? The best way to cover up Corgi farts? Join Britt, Drew, and our guest host Brittany to find out about this and more! Intro - 00:44 Trash Begets Trash – 05:30 Untitled Segment – 43:49 Drew’s Snack Corner - 47:08 Wrap Up - 52:16 Trash Begets Trash Rocycle Food Curtain Nuubrush Untitled Segment Hello Birdie in San Diego Cute reed diffuser Thank you to Dance for the Dying for our absolute bop of a theme song, Thug Love. You can find ...
Episode 025 - Bob Fett
October 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBWind-up baby butlers, low budget alternate identities, and even lower budget Boba Fetts--oh my... Get spooped, horrified, and uncomfortable with Drew, Britt, and our guest host Chip on this week's episode of Contrivance! 00:54 - Intro 01:49 - Invention Q&A 08:53 - Trash Begets Trash 47:17 - Untitled Segment 55:16 - Drew's Snack Corner 61:13 - Wrap-Up Check out the Mini Museum's Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hansfex/mini-museum-age-of-dinosaurs
Episode 024 - Tony Hawk's Pro Stroller
September 24, 2019 16:58 - 58 minutes - 81.4 MBJoin Drew, Britt, and our guest host Tyler for trolling your pets, being not like a regular mom but like a cool mom, and so much more on this episode of Contrivance! Segment Time Codes: Intro – 00:46 Invention Q&A – 01:04 Trash Begets Trash – 06:56 Untitled Segment – 42:56 Drew’s Snack Corner – 51:08 Wrap-Up – 56:19 Check out this week’s inventions: Check out the “anti-pervert” stockings: http://bit.ly/2lQP504 Help your dog take “duckface” to a whole new level: https://amzn.to/2m...
Episode 023 - Chugging Pugs by Doug
September 11, 2019 17:50 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBThis week, your favorite fools go dumpster diving at the US Patent & Trademark Office's website! Join us as we peruse some dadly, ghastly, and just plain gross items. 01:00 - Intro 01:19 - Invention Q&A 08:27 - Trash Begets Trash 43:48 - Untitled Segment 49:05 - Drew's Snack Corner 53:43 - Wrap-Up Racecar Grills Laundry Folding Machine Dog Birthing Toy (BONUS) Snack Time Cabbage Patch Kid Zee's Podcast, Ghosts-n-Heauxs Ghosts-n-Heauxs Live shows: Rose City Comic Con; The Jad...
Episode 022 - Buscemized
August 28, 2019 04:29 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBThis week Britt and Drew discuss the worst ways to waste your money, search history even the FBI won't go near, and more reasons to fear door-to-door salespeople. 01:28 - Intro 02:01 - Invention Q&A 09:31 - Trash Begets Trash 38:01 - Untitled Segment 42:49 - Drew's Snack Corner 46:50 - Wrap-Up Check out the Naspira right over NaspHereAh Get that Gamer Glow Buscemize Yourself The secret ingredient is ghosts.
Episode 021 - A 90-Foot American Christmas
August 15, 2019 12:45 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBThis week, Britt and Drew discuss the pitfalls of augmented reality, the mysterious "Sports" tile, star-spangled holiday decor, and heart-healing cushions that don't vibrate nearly enough. 00:26 - Intro 01:51 - Invention Q&A 18:03 - Trash Begets Trash 40:41 - Untitled Segment 44:29 - Drew's Snack Corner 48:44 - Wrap-Up It's the American Flag! Heal your own heart with Qoobo. You can find the cat perch from Untitled Segment right over here on Amazon. Thank you to Dance for the...
Episode 020 – Gotta Get this Spaghetti off My Chest
July 31, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 59.6 MBWe’re returning to our roots with some classic schmucky inventions this week… Join Drew and Britt for grill marks, chestcats, and some hekkin good bois on this episode of Contrivance! Intro – 00:35 Trash Begets Trash – 02:15 Untitled Segment – 18:12 Drew’s Snack Corner – 21:56 Wrap Up – 24:15 Check out this week’s inventions: http://bit.ly/SnarkTank20 Thank you to Dance for the Dying for our absolute bop of a theme song, Thug Love. You can find more from Dance for the Dying on Sp...
Episode 019 - The Eye of Meowron
July 01, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBIn a world where Daniel Stern is a doofy husband with a robot butler… Join us for this and a journey into the acoustics of the uterus on this episode of Contrivance! In this episode, Drew, Britt, and guest host Pete talk about the armor class of pregnant bellies, how to embarrass cats, and baby bones. Time codes for our different segments: Intro – 00:15 Trash Begets Trash – 08:01 Untitled Segment – 43:47 Wrap Up – 50:50 Temi, Robo Butler: https://www.robotemi.com Rock out with you...
Minisode 001 - FOMO BOGO
May 04, 2019 18:42 - 10 minutes - 23.6 MBLots of big changes coming for the show, so we're taking a break for just a few weeks while we get everything sorted. We'll still be posting some extras over at Patreon, so make sure you check us out at Patreon.com/ContrivancePod
Episode 018 – The Prius of the Clockyverse
April 23, 2019 21:51 - 46 minutes - 106 MBShould robots come with googly eyes? Why do these beds look so dangerous? Find out answers to these and all your other burning questions on this episode of Contrivance! In this episode, Drew, Britt, and Pete talk about Pokemon (I’m so sorry for how much we talk about Pokemon), reasons never to wake a sleeping Pete, and a very special PSA. Time codes for our different segments: Intro – 00:44 Trash Begets Trash – 07:38 Untitled Segment – 33:38 Wrap Up – 39:50 Here’s the doomsday bed:...
Episode 017 - Dip Your Toe into the Wish Pool
April 12, 2019 06:07 - 36 minutes - 84.8 MBHow much does it cost to ship a Velcro strap? What’s the deal with that tall guy at Pete’s gym? Find out answers to these and all your other burning questions on this episode of Contrivance! In this episode, Drew, Britt, and Pete talk about all the industries we’ve slain, the importance of good copy, and corn…lots and lots of corn. Time codes for our different segments: Intro – 00:44 Trash Begets Trash – 09:10 Untitled Segment – 28:37 Wrap Up – 33:51 Here’s an album of all the fun ...
Episode 016 – Cats All the Way Down
March 20, 2019 05:55 - 38 minutes - 89.2 MBWould you like to hear our extensive opinions on Smashmouth? What’s so spooky about a pizza parlor? Find out answers to these questions and more on this episode of Snark Tank! In this episode, Drew, Britt, and Pete talk about their favorite dark horse inventions, what Hank Hill thinks about Bluetooth bullets, and how to pronounce words! Time codes for our different segments: Intro – 00:35 Trash Begets Trash – 05:55 Untitled Segment – 29:35 Drew’s Snack Corner – 33:19 Hot Takes – 36:...
Episode 015 – Jizz the Game
March 07, 2019 09:21 - 58 minutes - 67.6 MBWhat even is a salad? Are my shoes smarter than me? Find out answers to these and all your other burning questions on this episode of Contrivance! In this episode, Drew, Britt, and Pete talk about nostalgia tech, how to hate airplanes less, and the horrors of childbirth! Intro – 01:19 Trash Begets Trash – 08:45 Untitled Segment – 42:35 Drew's Snack Corner – 45:29 Hot Takes – 55:21 Here is the cool seat-back contraption we discussed during Untitled Segment. (Thanks Amanda for sending ...
Episode 014 - You Know January's a Gay Month
February 22, 2019 04:02 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MBWhat exactly is Gay January? What are the merits of smartphones? Find out answers to these and all your other burning questions on this episode of Contrivance! In this episode, Drew, Britt, and Pete talk about things Britt hates! Intro – 00:41 Trash Begets Trash – 11:04 Untitled Segment – 50:35 Drew's Snack Corner – 53:19 Hot Takes – 55:47 Heck out Drew's Snack Corner: Video Edition for free over at Patreon! Thank you to Dance for the Dying for our absolute bop of a theme song, Thug...
Episode 013 – Harold and Kumar, Just like the Odyssey
February 15, 2019 19:03 - 44 minutes - 41 MBWhy don’t we live in a world where Homer wrote “Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle”? Do Britt and Drew even know how to read? Find out answers to these and all your other burning questions on this episode of Contrivance! In this episode, Drew, Britt, and Pete talk about the merits of books, frozen sliders, and the hiring process! Intro – 00:28 Trash Begets Trash – 04:30 Untitled Segment – 29:54 Drew's Snack Corner – 36:26 Hot Takes – 41:02 Price Guide to the Occult by Leslye Walton ...
Episode 012 - How to Win Friends and Get Drunk at a Mormon Wedding
January 23, 2019 09:01 - 43 minutes - 99.3 MBDoes Drew have what it takes to be Naruto? How exactly does one become milk-drunk? Find out answers to these and all your other burning questions on this episode of Contrivance! In this episode, Drew, Britt, and Pete talk about beverages and their receptacles Intro – 00:50 Trash Begets Trash – 02:10 Untitled Segment – 33:10 Drew's Snack Corner – 37:20 Hot Takes – 39:50 Thank you to Dance for the Dying for our absolute bop of a theme song, Thug Love. You can find more from Dance for ...
Episode 011 – 100% Twirling Fun
January 10, 2019 09:14 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBDid you know that you can break into a hospital if you’re famous? Learn how to find the perfect outfit to do so in this choice nugget of audio mastery! In this episode, Drew, Britt, and Pete talk about swirlin’ noodles and how to dress your baby for maximum irony! Intro – 01:20 Trash Begets Trash – 11:05 Untitled Segment – 38:04 Drew's Snack Corner – 46:58 Hot Takes – 49:41 Thank you to Dance for the Dying for our absolute bop of a theme song, Thug Love. You can find more from Danc...
Episode 010 - Blāk Like My Heart
December 26, 2018 21:13 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBHave you heard the good news about our lord and savior Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? In this episode, Drew, Britt, and our guest host Libi get all up in the biz of snackdom! Intro – 00:40 Trash Begets Trash – 06:45 Untitled Segment – 45:57 Drew’s Snack Corner – 50:38 Hot Takes – 57:24 Thank you to Dance for the Dying for our absolute bop of a theme song, Thug Love. You can find more from Dance for the Dying on Spotify!
Episode 009 – Lipstick is the Dark Souls of Makeup
December 12, 2018 07:04 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBEver wonder what the hell happened to snack packs? No? Me either. But Pete wants to tell us about them, so here we are. In this episode, Drew, Britt, and Pete discuss snacks that really grind our gears and weird stuff you can put on your face! Intro – 01:00 Trash Begets Trash – 06:50 Untitled Segment – 32:37 Drew's Snack Corner – 35:35 Hot Takes – 39:29 Thank you to Dance for the Dying for our absolute bop of a theme song, Thug Love. You can find more from Dance for the Dying on Spo...
Episode 008 - How to Troll Grandma for Dummies
December 05, 2018 01:58 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBEver wonder what it's like to live in a battery-centric dystopian future? Well first of all, what is wrong with you? Secondly, we can help paint that picture for you! In this episode, Drew, Britt, and and our guest host Elaine talk about some tech gags and failures! Intro - 00:43 Trash Begets Trash - 08:15 Untitled Segment - 33:00 Drew's Snack Corner - 36:41 Hot Takes - 40:42 Thank you to Dance for the Dying for our absolute bop of a theme song, Thug Love. You can find more from Danc...
Episode 007 - Thanks-for-nothing-giving
December 05, 2018 01:57 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBHow would you like to take a ride on the SS Huge Mistake? Hop aboard, and we'll take you on a really honked up journey! In this special kind-of-Thanksgiving-themed episode, Drew, Britt, and Pete talk about disappointment and white guilt! Intro - 00:41 Trash Begets Trash - 06:53 Untitled Segment - 40:14 Drew's Snack Corner - 45:38 Hot Takes - 50:53 Check out Artifact gameplay on YouTube! And go get vaccinated, please :) Thank you to Dance for the Dying for our absolute bop of a the...
Episode 006 - How Many Freaks Caspookitors?
December 05, 2018 01:57 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBDid you know that Halloween is all about being John Malkovich? Drew, Britt, and Pete talk about spooky and uncomfortable topics! Time codes for our different segments: Trash Begets Trash - 2:45 Untitled Segment - 35:09 Drew's Snack Corner - 39:09 Hot Takes - 43:56 Extra G00f$ - 47:24 Check out the creepy writer boy automaton: https://youtu.be/bY_wfKVjuJM Thank you to Dance for the Dying for our absolute bop of a theme song, Thug Love. You can find more from Dance for the Dying on ...
Episode 005 - The Authentic Vatican Experience
December 05, 2018 01:56 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWanna talk about boobs for an uncomfortable amount of time? It's your lucky day! Drew, Britt, and our guest host Amber get a little blue and talk about products that go on one's tots or privates. Trash Begets Trash - 02:45 Untitled Segment - 25:30 Hot Takes - 29:30 Check out Amber's Japanese music covers on YouTube! Grab your own pair of Dress Pant Yoga Pants on Betabrand's website. Thank you to Dance for the Dying for our absolute bop of a theme song, Thug Love. You can find more ...
Episode 004 - Shake My Cake Hand
December 05, 2018 01:55 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWanna learn more about autoelectronic asphyxiation? Our guest host has you covered. Drew, Britt, and our guest host Brittany talk about products that may or may not be cursed. The jury's still out. Time codes for our different segments: Trash Begets Trash - 01:26 Untitled Segment - 26:45 Hot Takes - 34:05 Check out the unfortunate Handy Chopper here. Learn more about Eczema Honey at eczemahoneyco.com Learn how to donate your time and more to Ronald McDonald House by visiting rhmc.co...
Episode 003 - Impulsoria
December 05, 2018 01:54 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBDo you know how many horse-on-a-treadmill-power your steam engine has? Drew, Britt, and our guest host Andy talk about products that'll get your gears movin. Time codes for our different segments: Trash Begets Trash - 07:21 Untitled Segment - 35:21 Hot Takes - 42:00 Learn more about DropMix at dropmix.com Learn more about CozyPhones at https://www.cozyphones.com/ Thank you to Dance for the Dying for our absolute bop of a theme song, Thug Love. You can find more from Dance for the D...
Episode 002 - Wearable Warble
December 05, 2018 01:43 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBLearn how to make a slip n slide out of a sleeping bag and lots of imagination! Drew, Britt, and our guest host Mike talk about various products and how you should & should not put them on your body. Time codes for our different segments: Trash Begets Trash - 00:42 Untitled Segment - 24:35 Hot Takes - 31:21 Check out Dized at https://dized.com/ Thank you to Dance for the Dying for our absolute bop of a theme song, Thug Love. You can find more from Dance for the Dying on Spotify!
Episode 001 - Millennial Goods
December 05, 2018 01:39 - 58 minutes - 79.6 MBDid you know you may be able to pitch your tent freely in your office without HR getting mad? Drew, Britt, and our guest host Mike talk about products marketed toward millennials. Time codes for our different segments: Trash Begets Trash - 00:36 Untitled Segment - 34:54 Hot Takes - 42:32 Learn more about PodCon at podcon.com Thank you to Dance for the Dying for our absolute bop of a theme song, Thug Love. You can find more from Dance for the Dying on Spotify!