Superweird: A Quest for the Absurd in Children's Television with Ben & Dexter
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Ben and Dexter review the absurdity in children's television programming, and how mischaracterizations in early childhood media serve to confuse young minds as they learn about society around them.Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod
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Episodes
Episode 61: Adventures in Odyssey #148 Issac the Procrastinator
February 08, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBWe recorded this episode in 2009. I'm just getting around to it.
Episode 60: Buy Me That! A Kids' Survival Guide to TV Advertising
January 24, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBThis one has commercials. Video
Episode 59: Joy Junction #? "Don't Use Bad Words"
December 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBIt's game night at Superweird HQ. The lads play along with a game show that's less game and more Sunday school. Put your hands over your buzzers and join the fun at Joy Junction. Though, we promise the fun is at a minimum.
Episode 58: Adventures in Odyssey #173 "A Thanksgiving Carol"
November 23, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBBird, as a wiseman once said, is the word. That's right. We're celebrating Thanksgiving in the only place we can call a home(in that we hate it there), the small town of Odyssey. Now, who's ready to ripoff some Dickens?
Episode 57: The Horrors of Halloween (1997 VHS)
October 31, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBToday, we introduce a new character in to our Superweird tapestry. Say hi to Bob Larson as he attempts to suck all the joy from this most spooky of holidays. The Horrors of Halloween
Episode 56: Adventures in Odyssey #12 "The Tangled Web"
October 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBMore Odyssey! YAY! This one is about lies. Tiny lies. Microscopic lies that grow in to gargantuan monster lies!
Episode 55: When Will We Learn Who To Trust w/ Curt Hiss
October 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBWhen you take that long of a break, then you should ease back in to your normal routine. Unfortunately, our version of normal is a rockbottom quality anti-drug puppet show. We're back, baby! When Will We Learn Who To Trust?
Episode 54: The Gospel Bill Show "God Bless America"
May 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBHarddrives! Worms! America!
Episode 53: Adventures in Odyssey #115 “An Act of Mercy”
March 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBThis is the episode where they talk about chairs.
Episode 52: Adventures in Odyssey #61 "The Boy Who Didn't Go to Church"
January 18, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBThe lads endure a theatrical production put on by the characters of Odyssey. Things get predictably heavy-handed.
Episode 51: Adventures in Odyssey #68 "Choices"
November 29, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBOur cursed lads make the most of it with a particularly irritating episode of Adventures in Odyssey.
Episode 50: Adventures in Odyssey #168 "The Curse"
August 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBUpon reaching episode 50, Ben and Dexter are confronted by a demon claiming to hold the future of Superweird in his grasp. The boys discuss Native American curses, critical thinking, and why you’d name a fictional character after the KKK. Will the podcast survive past episode 50?!
Episode 49: PragerU Kids?
May 01, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBSo it's come to this... Ad. Galileo. Neil Armstrong. Snake and Frog. The American Trinity. Benjamin Franklin.
Episode 48: Life With Grandpa #3 (1985)
February 03, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBCONTENT WARNING This is easily the most horrid piece of media the lads have covered. From dead ducks to lady robots, Life With Grandpa is an emotional rollercoaster for which they were not prepared. Source
Episode 48: Life With Grandpa (1985)
February 03, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBCONTENT WARNING This is easily the most horrid piece of media the lads have covered. From dead ducks to lady robots, Life With Grandpa is an emotional rollercoaster for which they were not prepared. Source
Episode 47: Color Me a Rainbow #11 "Hey Kids, It's Jesus! He's the Head of the Body!"
January 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBHEY KIDS! I'M A SCREAMING FROG PUPPET! WON'T YOU LET ME TELL YOU HOW YOU'RE ONLY A PART IN THE JESUS MACHINE?! Source
Episode 47: Color Me a Rainbow #7 "Hey Kids, It's Jesus! He's the Head of the Body!"
January 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBHEY KIDS! I'M A SCREAMING FROG PUPPET! WON'T YOU LET ME TELL YOU HOW YOU'RE ONLY A PART IN THE JESUS MACHINE?! Source
Episode 46: Adventures in Odyssey #65 "Bad Company"
December 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThe lads return to AiO. Listen as Dexter drags Ben kicking and screaming through a fumbled episode about stealing and the importance of WHO is teaching the Bible.
Episode 45: Adventures in Odyssey #163 "A Model Child"
December 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThe lads return to Odyssey to see how Focus on the Family addresses the subject of child beauty pageants. Are they for or against objectifying children? Should kids be involved in pageants or is it easier to blame the parents?
Episode 44: The Gospel Bill Show "Don't Trust in Riches"
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBYee haw! The lads take a trip to the old west town of Dry Gulch for an episode of The Gospel Bill Show. How did they get here? What does the ostrich teach us? Is that question too out of context? These answers and more!
Episode 43: Magic Al and the Mind Factory "Monsters Be Gone"
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBOur Halloween episode came a little late and limped to the barn. The lads watch a long forgotten VHS cassette from the year 2000. They tackle this media completely blind and with utter confusion. Also, Mandy Moore!?
Episode 42: Superbook s1e16 "The Patience of Job"
October 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBBen and Dex go back to the well of misguided morality called Superbook to learn the story of Job. God and Satan have a little pow wow and a farmer loses everything to teach a lesson to... someone.
Episode 41: Thought, Word, and Deed (1994)
October 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBBen and Dexter delve into YouTube’s The Parlor channel of strange and obscure VHS media, finding Thought, Word, and Deed - a children’s cautionary tale in being honest. They’re fascinated with the cheap props, the awful dialog, and the kookiness of Carol Kane.
Episode 40: Kids Praise! 5 - Psalty's Camping Adventure
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBBen and Dexter celebrate their 40th episode by remembering the life of the late Norm MacDonald…by doing the worst impressions imaginable. Also, they take you camping with a giant, blue book that sings to kids about Jesus and the alphabet. You know, A, B, C…the others.
Episode 39: Cool Cat Saves the Kids / Exorcism at 60,000 Feet
August 02, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBDexter and Ben review what they consider the worst piece of children’s media they’ve ever come across, and that’s saying something. From bullying to bad band names, gun safety to gore, the discussion moves from one bad movie to another.
Episode 38: Adventures in Odyssey #56 "By Faith, Noah"
June 01, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBIn this episode, the fellows discuss faith, Noah, the Department of Health, unions, and taking your dirty dishes to the kitchen.
Episode 37: Adventures in Odyssey #123 “Castles and Cauldrons, Part 2”
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBBen and Dexter contribute their review of Castles & Cauldrons with part 2 of the Adventures in Odyssey episode of the same name. They discuss mental health issues, Whit’s force powers, and whether playing games can make you crazy.
Episode 36: Adventures in Odyssey #122 “Castles and Cauldrons, Part 1”
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIt's time to play a game. And it can't be stressed enough that this is just a game. In this episode of Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family display a complete misunderstanding of Role Playing Games and undiagnosed mental disorders. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 35: Adventures in Odyssey #111 "First Love"
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn this episode, Ben and Dexter discuss first dates, affluenza, and whether or not model trains should be confined to one room. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 34: Adventures in Odyssey #107 "Bad Luck"
April 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBFortune! Luck! Blessing! All words to mean the same thing. $#!+ happens. The lads get in to the history of superstitions in this new arc follow the Focus on the Family produced Adventures in Odyssey. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 34: Adventures in Odyssey vol8 ep2 "Bad Luck"
April 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBFortune! Luck! Blessing! All words to mean the same thing. $#!+ happens.
Episode 33: Sex, Lies, and the Truth(Focus on the Family Films)
March 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBWow. Friend of the show, Dr. James Dobson, is back with more christian propaganda. This time he's gonna spit a hot fire's worth of misinformation aimed at teens. Featuring Kirk Cameron and Chelsea Noble comparing sex to a carnival, suspicious testimonies from teens, and too many early 90s c-list athletes advocating for abstinence before marriage. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 32: Gerbert
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBThis is one of the worst single episodes of a kids show the lads have ever seen. Featuring a sub par puppet, Bible stories with invisible characters, and a chorus of children singing. A triple threat that Ben and Dex were not prepared for. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 31: Mind Over Media The Power of Making Sound Entertainment Choices
March 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBWell, this is awkward. Ben and Dex stumble on to a Focus in the Family produced VHS cassette . They learn how to make better choices about the media they consume. Or they complain about FotF's lack of presenting context for any claim they make. OH BOY! You can WATCH this episode WITH YOUR EYES on our Youtube channel. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod
Episode 30: The NEW Adventures of McGee and Me "Beauty in the Least"
February 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIt's the McGee and Me swan song. Do Ben and Dex turn around on the show? No, but they do have a good time watching Nick's Romanian penpal(and his father) outshine the Martins by being better christians. The lads also get very angry over their favor character, Louis, being written out of the series on the final episode! Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 29: The NEW Adventures of McGee and Me "The Blunder Years"
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBWhat's cool and hip according to fundamentalist Christians in 1993? Vests and dark sunglasses. But sometimes being cool has a cost. What will it cost Nicolas Martin? Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 28: The NEW Adventures of Mcgee and Me "In the Nick of Time"
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBBen and Dexter are still the same, but McGee and Me has changed. It's the kick off to the extremely short lived New Adventures of McGee and Me. Kids are older, but the shallow messages remain true. In this episode, the lads discuss camping, fathering with a mental handicap, and bear encounters. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 27: McGee and Me "Take Me Out of the Ball Game"
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBThis ain't the big leagues. This is the cut throat world of intramural little league baseball. Can one man carry a team? No. Perhaps we can learn a lesson on hero worship. Featuring a cameo by baseball legend, yet Hall of Fame snubbed, Orel Hershiser. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 26 McGee and Me: "Do the Bright Thing"
December 28, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBShowing a child's thought process could be an educational experience. However, McGee and Me miss this mark and the message, prompting a discussion on frugality, making choices as a kid, and the future domain name for this podcast. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 25: McGee and Me "Twas the Fight Before Christmas"
December 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the worst year. We go in for the McGee and Me's holiday special "Twas the Fight Before Christmas". The lads discuss holiday pageants, petty theft, and the wrong ways to decorate a Christmas tree. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 24: McGee and Me "Back to the Drawing Board"
December 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBThis week is all about envy and jealousy. Dexter tells a story about drawing during a school assembly, the lads look through the PureFlix library, and we see the return of our favorite dimwitted bully, Derrick. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 23: McGee and Me "Twister and Shout"
December 14, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBWe're trying out a new recording format. Does it work? Technically, yes. In this episode we discuss McGee and Me's "Twister and Shout" which deals with topics like sibling power dynamics, tornado preparedness, and the importance of having a man in charge. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 22: McGee and Me "Skate Expectations"
December 08, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBToday we're going to learn about sticking up for others, bullying, and the importance of cheating when the stakes are high enough. Also the Great Lakes. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 22: McGee and Me "Skate Expectations"
December 08, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBToday we're going to learn about sticking up for others, bullying, and the importance of cheating when the stakes are high enough. Also the Great Lakes. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 21: McGee and Me "The Not So Great Escape"
November 30, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBLets all go to the movies! Provided they're wholesome, family approved films that don't pollute our minds because secularism is bad, I guess. Ben and Dexter talk about garbage movies, early bedtimes, and Christian versions of music. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 20: Superweird Thanksgiving Day Special Stage
November 26, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBBen and Dexter send their thanks to you in the form of a bonus episode. They talk about some of the more ridiculous aspects of Focus on the Family and its founder, James Dobson. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 19: McGee and Me "A Star in the Breaking"
November 23, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MBFame can sometimes go to your head. Nicolas Martin learns this the hard way in this installment of McGee and Me. Also, Ben and Dexter talk about WOMBATS! Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 18: McGee and Me "The Big Lie"
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBWe've had our fill of Pokemon and have decided to move on. This week we being a new series on the Focus on the Family produced McGee and Me, a seamless blend of live action, animation, and conservative Christian values. In this episode we discuss 90's TV tropes, child discipline, and keeping your mouth shut. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 17: Pokemon Indigo League s1e5 "Showdown at Pewter City"
November 09, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 31 MBAfter our month long break, we poke-pick back up right where we poke-left off with Showdown at Pewter City. In this episode we talk about parental abandonment, taking help from strangers, and the Boy Scouts(like a lot). Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel
Episode 16: Pokemon Indigo League s1e4 "Challenge of the Samurai"
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThe lads are still shuffling through the Viridian forest with Ash, Misty, and Pikachu. The gang will encounter a new rival in the form of a nameless kid cosplaying as a samurai. Has Ash learned to use strategy in battle? No, but he's not short on confidence. Also, we read an email from a listener. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/superweirdpod YouTube Channel