If You're Like Me

Ommetaphobia and my sister Evie from Finland

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 16 May 2022 01:35:03 +0000

Much has changed in the past six months, and Rome Maynard and Joel Lindstrom are here to talk about it.

Joel's fear of eyeballs
Why Joel's sister is now known as Evie from Finland
Joel gets elected to public office
Beekeeping
Rome gets ejected from the office
Teen drivers

2022: Snobbery, predictions, and TikTok

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 22:13:33 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of the If You're Like Me podcast for 2022. In today's episode, we discuss some of our personal highlights from 2021, look ahead to 2022, and talk about snobbery and how pervasive it is in all areas of life, including technology, coffee, and even grocery store deli meat.

Joel also shares his observations from his TikTok experiment--can a non pretty person succeed?

Show notes:

1:36 Joel's white truck
5:40 Jeff's new guitar
6:40 Jeff's musical inspirations
11:00 TikTok: the good and the bad
21:05 Snobbery and why it is bad
22:10 Coffee snobs
23:30 Snobs at the supermarket
24:30 How to train yourself to drink black coffee
28:30 How to train your palate to tolerate food that you don't like
29:05 Squash and basil ice cubes
31:30 How to identify pilots and IT engineers
34:54 Why do hard-core IT engineers use Android?
37:50 Phone snobs
38:45 Why Jeff despises group messaging
40:00 Nostradamus predictions for 2022
41:55 Edward Teller and EO Lawrence and the Manhatten Project, lighting the atmosphere on fire
45:11 Adult birthdays, and why they are awkward
47:20 Why Joel will never throw his wife a surprise party again

Happy 2022 to all of our listeners/viewers.

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Spider-Man and Christmas movies

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 21:49:05 +0000

Join us for our podcast Christmas episode (and our first video episode), drink coffee, watch Mannix with us, and observe the annual miracle of the cream cheese.

1:30 The Grinch

3:00 Santa Conquers the Martians

4:02 Mannix: Death is a minor key

5:57 Anthony Zerbe

6:15 Spider-Man: No way home

15:49 Pranking your kids

21:28 The great cream cheese shortage

22:58 Garth Brooks Silent Night and the miracle of the cream cheese

27:08 Expiration dates

32:00 The mystery of the broken figurine

37:14 Notable deaths

39:53 Will Vinton's Claymation Christmas Special

42:00 Little House on the Prairie: the Blizzard

44:37 White Christmas observations Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our listeners/viewers.

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This episode hits different

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 01:23:01 +0000

Topics discussed in today's episode:

Rocketman parenting advice
The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
"Hits different"
Halloween hijinx
The Invisible Man
Ohio's curious new license plate

Printers are evil

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:56:03 +0000

Printers: they look harmless but within them lies misery, pain, suffering, and loss of money. On today's episode, we discuss why printers are evil.

Rome reacts to Alles Gute zum Geburtstag

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 21:19:06 +0000

Welcome to If You're Like Me for July 17, 2021.

In today's episode:

Golden retrievers
Rome gets a percolator
John Green's The Anthropocene Reviewed
Remembering Phil Collins
Cannon: the killer on the hill
Happy birthday Heath Florkey

Thanks for listening!

We are the leading Blue Ridge podcast

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:46:21 +0000

We are back from a ten-month hiatus. Over the past year, there has been much change in our lives. One of the big changes is that we are now neighbors in beautiful Blue Ridge South Carolina.

Topics discussed in today's episode;

Working from home (still)
Joel's new house
The workshop
Puppy update
Going to the dump
Rome's trip to the Superman Museum
If Superman was from Paducah Kentucky
Klaatu
Magenta does not exist

Thank you for listening!

How to eat an apple

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 31 May 2020 19:02:53 +0000

This week on "If You're Like Me" Joel talks about his approach to eating apples, and why there really is no apple core.

Other topics: being on call late at night, The Price is Right, getting people to pay to make their own food, wearing masks, and the Ninja "Rich Brew" mix.

Award-winning Rome and Flame Weeding

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 24 May 2020 19:18:54 +0000

Welcome to another episode of If You're Like Me. On this thrill packed episode, Rome announces his new award for general awesomeness (or at least many years of participation). Also, Joel has discovered a great way to make lawncare more fun: using fire.

Inner monologue

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 04 May 2020 15:12:57 +0000

"An internal monologue, also called self-talk, inner speech, inner discourse or internal discourse, is a person's inner voice which provides a running verbal monologue of thoughts while they are conscious." Do you have an internal monologue? Rome Maynard does, and the voice in his head makes sarcastic comments that he sometimes cannot repeat. Joel doesn't think he has an internal monologue, at least not every day.

We also discuss typewriter, assembling furniture from boxes, and dressing for success when working from home.

Social distancing and the Andromeda Strain (1971)

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 12:53:18 +0000

We are social distancing at If You're Like Me, but that's ok, we've been socially distancing and not watching sports for years.

On today's episode we talk about how life has changed under covid-19, working from home, and the death of Kenny Rogers.

We also watch the 1971 classic The Andromeda Strain, directed by Robert Wise. You can watch it with us--just pause the podcast and restart it after the movie is done.

We hope everybody stays safe in these unusual times. Thanks for listening.

Ahoy, it's Smallcreep's Day

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:07:06 +0000

Today Rome is excited because it is Smallcreep's Day, a holiday that, as far as our researchers could determine, is only celebrated at Rome's house. Listen to find out more about what Smallcreep's Day is, and why you should join the celebration.

I am Lindstorm!

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 16:33:00 +0000

It's 2020 and season 2 of If You're Like Me! as we get ready to start our sixth year of podcasting, we catch up on what has been happening since last season:

Joel's new name
Rome goes to the ballet
Ken Jennings wins the Jeopardy! Greatest of All Time tournament
New coffee making system
Short haircuts
Mute yourself during conference calls

Disney+ and whimsy with Shawn and Jim

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 03:27:44 +0000

Filling in for Rome Maynard this week are Shawn Tabor and Jim Lomas, and this week we are all about Disney+. If you aren't watching the Mandalorian, you should be, and we talk about some of the other great discoveries we have made of the content on Disney+.

Other topics discussed in this episode:

Suspension of disbelief when watching biopics
Whimsy, and why Joel is lacking it
Christmas movies, and Shawn's rules for when you can view them
Is Iron Man 3 a Christmas movie?
What is on our Spotify top songs of 2019 playlists

50 years of Rome

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 19:01:02 +0000

This is a very special episode of if You're Like Me, as it is Rome's 50th birthday and Halloween. We have all of our favorites, including circus peanuts, candy corn, and internationally renowned safety expert Scott Barr.

Topics in this episode:

Safety
Quality
Halloween costumes
Enneagram
Personal Kanban
Toy robots
Green tea
Coffee
What happens if you don't eat your Halloween candy in a timely manner

101: Batman Day 2019

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 10:56:16 +0000

Rome Maynard and Joel Lindstrom celebrate Batman Day 2019.

Topics discussed:

What is Batman Day?
If Batman was really 80 years old
"How To" by Randall Munroe
Chattanooga Tn
Obsolete technology
Moving furniture

100 times like me

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:08:23 +0000

It's our 100th episode. Time to celebrate with some deluxe circus peanuts.

Topics in this episode:

What's changed in five years
This Michigan/Ohio war of 1835
Rome's trip to Ohucky
Instant coffee
Raccoons
Educational planetarium displays

Thank you for listening--enjoy the next 100 episodes.

If You're Like 99

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 19:15:46 +0000

In today's episode, Rome Maynard and Joel Lindstrom seek deeper meaning in inspiring others, songs about African precipitation, and look for subliminal messages in Slim Whitman music.

Topics in today's episode:

Inspirational pep talks
Bad career advice
You can be whatever you want*
Karaoke night
Africa by Toto
Pooch selfie
Celebrity death
Blade Runner
Bruce Lee
Harry O
David Janssen
Murderous blimps
Iconic theme songs
Llac Evol Naidni

Episode 98: A new level of friendship

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:11:24 +0000

In this episode:

Iced coffee
dogs
birds
new levels of friendship
Christmas in June
Godzilla King of the Monsters

Episode 97: Surrounded by junk

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 19 May 2019 11:02:25 +0000

In today's episode, Rome and Joel bemoan how we are surrounded by endless storage units and strip malls.

Other exciting topics discussed in today's episode:

Coffee update
Joel gives Rome a new record
Name popularity
Notable deaths
Grumpy cat
Airplane etiquette
Joel ends his boycott of Funko

Take me home, country Rome

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 11 May 2019 02:04:41 +0000

This week's episode is a musical roadtrip:

Rome goes to a John Denver impersonator concert
Joel goes to see the Rocky statue
Falsetto singers
Death of Peter Mayhew

Jeopardy James, Avengers Endgame, and Spoilers

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 04 May 2019 23:24:31 +0000

In this spoiler free episode, Joel and Rome discuss:

Listener feedback
Rome's trip to Charleston
Why does Rome visit cemeteries on vacation?
Jeopardy James' winning streak
Spoilers are good

Plus Shawn Tabor gives a spoiler free review of Avengers Endgame.

Roadside attractions and Frank Cannon

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 11:54:16 +0000

It's a busy week on If You're Like Me as Rome Maynard and Joel Lindstrom discuss:

Preparation for Cannon night
Farm Boy
Nero Wolf
Lonesome Dove
Lee Horsley
Are we over-exposed to Star Wars?
Review of weird roadside attractions in the state of Minnesota
Small town life
Creepy child statues at the Greenville Spartanburg Airport
The new Twilight Zone
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The man from the south
The Glass Eye

Coffee and Star Wars

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 10:23:10 +0000

Welcome to a caffeinated episode of "If You're Like Me." This week special guests Shawn and Nick give us a live update from the Star Wars Celebration Chicago:

Coffee
Coffee snobs
Black holes
slapkirk.com
Star Wars celebration
Galaxy's Edge update
Breakdown of the Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker trailer

The Strange New World of Xanadu

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 02:53:58 +0000

Depressing book reviews
Return of the Pink Panther
Puns and dad jokes
Rome's love of Xanadu

Online scammers

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:51:03 +0000

Today Rome and Joel relay their recent experiences with cyber criminals, discuss recent deaths, and review a recent addition to Rome's music library.

Episode 90: Goodbye Alexa and Larry

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 04:40:29 +0000

Topics discussed in today's episode:

Cars
Phil Collins update
Theme parks
21st wedding anniversary
Leaving Facebook
surveillance
Goodbye Alexa
Farewell to Larry
Dead people that Rome has met

Episode 89: Find it here

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 11:09:35 +0000

The government shutdown is over, and we welcome back our non-essential podcasts hosts. In today's episode, Rome, Joel, Heath, and Jeff discuss the following riveting topics:

Jeff's resignation
Drivers
The fall of Phil Collins
Minimalism
Surveillance
Ohio's new state motto

Episode 88: Happy 2019

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 13:30:38 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of 2019. Rome and Joel are in the same location for this episode, and we catch up on how the new year is progressing

Topics discussed in this episode:

Happy new year
Parking stories
Gift updates
Are gifts trying to tell me something?
Car washes
Heath locator
RIP Juan Valdez
Apple watch
Rome's review of Harry O
"How the Internet Happened: From Netscape to the iPhone" by Brian McCullough
Downsizing
Shout out to Bob's choice in television programing
Larry's retirement

Episode 87: Christmas 2018

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 15:23:19 +0000

It's Christmastime at If You're Like me, and Jeff Fossett joins Rome and Joel to celebrate.

Topics in today's episode:

1987
Gift giving strategies
Do people take themselves too seriously
Airlines
Service animals
Squirrels don't have rabies
Facebook security
The twelve days of cybersecurity Christmas
Mission: Impossible
Gulag Archipelago
Liberty Bridge
How to lead when you're not in charge

The 12 Days of Cybersecurity Christmas

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 15:18:57 +0000

Internationally renowned cybersecurity expert Jeff Fossett sings his hit Christmas song "The 12 Days of Cybersecurity Christmas" on If You're Like Me.

Episode 86: Christmas movies

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 02:25:39 +0000

It's December 2018, and in this episode Shawn Tabor joins us to discuss favorite Christmas movies.

In this episode:

Work greeting etiquette
Holiday decoration
Scrooge with Alastair Sim
Not so tiny Tim
Hallmark Christmas movies
The miracle of the creme cheese
Christmas pants

Episode 85: IYLM Thanksgiving 2018

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 21:32:11 +0000

It's Thanksgiving time, and once again we list the items and people for which we are thankful.

Discussed in this episode:

The annual turkey debate
Things for which we are thankful
Ohio Icepocolypse
The biggest ball of twine rolled by one man
Stan Lee
Death list
is tragedy essential to great stories?

Episode 84: Halloween 2018

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:40:49 +0000

It's the If You're Like Me Halloween special. In this episode we give you helpful advice about how to not become a vampire and also discuss the following spooky topics:

Rome's birthday
Hermit crabs
Circus peanuts
Negative synergy
Halloween costumes
The death of Dracula controversy
Green Bean Casserole
Travel
Gift cards
Game shows
Trivia contest weak spots

Episode 83: Workstation crisis

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 10:57:02 +0000

It's time for another If You're Like Me, and Rome is MIA due to a workstation crisis.

Heath and Joel say the show must go on, and discuss the following burning topics:

Detroit
Mission Impossible: Fallout
Workstation crisises
Celebrity RIP
Book reports
Continuous learning
Climbing Mount Everest

Listen below or subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Episode 82: Dystopian justice

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 12:21:35 +0000

Today Rome Maynard and Joel Lindstrom (without Heath) talk about the American justice system and dystopian fiction.

Discussed in this episode:

Rome's experience as a temp dad
Adventures in jury duty
Why read dystopian literature?
Brave New World by Aldus Huxley
Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Why does Neil Gaiman introduce everything?
Dune by Frank Herbert
Did Dune inspire Star Wars?
Cannon: The Stewardess Strangler

Listen below or subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Episode 81: Don't eat in Ohio

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 13:36:11 +0000

In the latest episode of If You're Like me, Heath and Joel wonder where Rome is, and talk about:

Tax free weekend
Destructive children
Pizza
Lunchboxes
Jeopardy! daily double seeking behavior https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1402/1402.0571.pdf
The BMP strategy
Playing Trivial Persuit with millenials
MoviePass
1960's elections
Jaws
Reclaimed retail buildings
What are buckeyes really?

Listen below or subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Episode 80: Now more than ever, Florkey

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 13:49:38 +0000

This week Rome, Joel, and some guy from Illinois discuss the following trending topics:

Eclectic international death log
Show jumping
Depressing book reviews
Tragedies in the Grand Canyon
Ohio breaking news
Campaign 2018 update
Heath Florkey campaign slogans
Giraffes
The Return of Frank Canon

Episode 79: Surplus Cheese

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 19:45:42 +0000

Jeff Fossett returns as our special guest and helps us discuss these exciting topics:

The cheese surplus
How to cram every life event into 7 months
The Office
The history of Australia
Perry Mason and the howling dog
WRK acoustic Yellowcard tour
Phil Collins Alamo obsession
Uber drivers in Cedar Rapids, IA
Heath's trip to New York City
Notable deaths
Rock violin

Listen below or subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Episode 78: What Dad Wants

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 17:53:57 +0000

Happy Father's Day. In this episode we give some ideas for last minute Fathers Day gifts. Enjoy this episode, and don't forget to shut the lights off when you leave the room.

Topics in this episode:

Father's day
What do the fathers want?
Neckties
Bowties
The Lindstrom car fight cam
Embarrassing flight experiences
Disgusting new M&M flavors
I've got you covered by Paul Denver
The time Joel was the keynote speaker at a graduation
WKRP in Cincinnati
Joel's depressing book choices
Jack London short stories
Why does Germany have princes?
Scandanavians
Larry update
County fairs

Episode 77: Schicklgruber Graduation

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 26 May 2018 16:36:26 +0000

It's a late night version of If You're Like Me... Late night because graduation season has reached the Florkey household, and Florkey graduations are month-long extravaganzas.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Graduations
Cross Pens
Celebrity deaths
Soliciting the sale of no soliciting signs
Mothers
Holiday creep
Joel's trip to his boyhood home
Teachers
World War II
Cannon
Green Bay Packers football

Listen below or subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Episode 76: Cinco de If You're Like Me-o

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 05 May 2018 13:34:57 +0000

Heath returns from his trip to California, and he fills us in on his thrilling experiences.

Other topics discussed in this episode:

Uber adventures
Abba reunion
Avengers smash all records
Rome explains the infinity stones
Book reviews and recommendations
Probably the only discussion you will ever hear about Leo Tolstoy and NASCAR
Short celebrity death log

Episode 75: The Love Boat is sinking

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 20:24:30 +0000

Rome Maynard is on assignment this week, so Heath and Joel do the best that they can to carry on. We recount some little known Rome Maynard facts, and discuss a large number of celebrity deaths, California, Denver, pollen tumbleweeds, and springtime.

Episode 74: King Syndrome

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 15:03:28 +0000

This week we are without Heath Florkey, but we remember him by recounting some little known Heath Florkey facts that will entertain and amaze you.

Episode 73: Third Anniversary

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 17:03:23 +0000

This is a special third anniversary episode of If You're Like Me, with special guest star Scott Barr. We tell the story of how If You're Like Me came to be, and discuss the following topics:

Daylight saving time
Listener Mail
The portrayal of small town people in movies
Impostor syndrome
Notable celebrity deaths
Update from Seattle
Portsmouth Update

Episode 72: Lieutenant Daniel Tiger

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 12:40:02 +0000

It's a busy week on If You're Like Me:

Listener mail
Joel's 20th Anniversary
Tom Hanks to play Mr. Rogers
Captain Kangaroo's bad dental hygiene advice
Florkey Stovegate 2018
"The Revenge of Analog" by David Sax
Resale Value of physical media
Cannon Season 3 recap: How could they miss?
Celebrity deaths

Episode 71: A Bad Week To Play The Flute

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 01:07:03 +0000

Topics in this episode:

Celebrity flutist deaths
Kidney stones
Heath responds to anti-juicing press
Windows 10 won't let us have a clean restart
Why Joel is annoyed by Anthony Bourdain
Celebrities who think they can sing
HGTV
Predictions for the big game

Episode 70: You can't handle the juice!

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 19:20:36 +0000

It’s 2018 and time for our latest episode. This week we are joined by embalming expert Heath Florkey.

Welcome to 2018
Highlights from the holidays
Heath’s high powered juicer
Live update from the Ohio Snowpocalypse
Recommendations for de-stressing
Death update
Game Shows
Rome reviews “Murder by Gemini”
Joel reviews the Fugitive

Episode 69: Seven days to #HollyJolly

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 20:56:06 +0000

This is an expert packed episode. Joining Joel and Rome are Jonathan Hyde, HR expert, and Jeff Fossett, cybersecurity expert.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Upcoming Fossett wedding
Punch
Andy Griffith Show
Christmas lights, and things for which they should have training classes
Jeff's world famous key lime pie
Leaf blowing
Movies that are better than their books
Charlotte Douglas Airport and R&R
How to get a row to yourself on Southwest Airlines
Why are some songs considered Christmas songs?

Episode 68: No Janusz is not good news

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 16:59:25 +0000

This episode is our third annual Thanksgiving episode, and this week we are joined by nationally acclaimed embalming expert Heath Florkey. Heath joins us as our official death expert, and we debut Heath's podcast obituary.

Baltimore and Candy Corn

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 21:27:38 +0000

Welcome to our Halloween episode! Dust off the circus peanuts and corn shaped wax “candy” and enjoy the latest episode of “If You’re Like Me.”

Topics discussed on this episode:

Rome’s trip to Baltimore
Edgar Allen Poe
Celebrity deaths
Halloween and the dusting of the circus peanuts
Smarties
Candy Corn
Motivating yourself to finish long books
Book updates
Business opportunities
The ten commandments of chocolate chips
Year round shorts in the winter
Biggest ball of twine
City of Lindstrom
Pickled food
Joel’s cousin Matt Lauer
Parades

Episode 66: I am amazing at shuffleboard

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 02:24:50 +0000

In this episode we are joined by cybersecurity expert Jeff Fossett and walking horse expert Holly Flemming. They join us to celebrate Rome Maynard’s cumpleaños and announce that If You’re Like Me is the official podcast of #HollyJollyWedding.

Feliz cumpleaños Rome
Auctioneering
Rome completes the Cannon book Cannon
“I am amazing at shuffleboard” – Jeff Fossett
Concerts
The day Holly met Johnny Cash
You can line dance to any song
What is a walking horse?
Jeff, like Phil Collins, can’t dance
Parental Miranda rights
The Brady Bunch
Circus peanuts
Holly’s Mayonaisse recipe
Container security and certificate pinning
Wedding registration

Episode 65: Pumpkin Spice is a conspiracy

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 10:06:53 +0000

It's fall in the US, and that means two things: Rome Maynard's birthmonth and the return of the pumpkin spiced everything. Today we have a fun conversation about:

Large spiders
Spider movies
It's really allspice and nutmeg
Pumpkin pie, aka "baby food on a crust"
How could they miss?
The Voyager golden record

Episode 64: If you're like mevegas

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 18:15:57 +0000

Welcome to another episode of Rome Maynard: On call. This week we have dying country music singers, Ohio city signs, and a discussion of why cities that end in "-ville" nickname themselves "vegas."

Other topics discussed in this episode:

Musicians that Joel sees in concert are dying
Joel review of Jason Isbell concert in Akron, OH
Ohio town signs
Rome Maynard for Lt. Gov.
Rome's trip to Ohucky
Knoxville sunsphere
Why do towns that end in -ville nickname themselves "vegas?"
Larry update
Parenting advice: should I let my child get a snake?
Cannon update--how could they miss?
Who likes red delicious apples?

Episode 63: Hallelujah engagement

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 01:08:56 +0000

In this episode we celebrate Jeff Fossett's recent engagement, and we give him advice about wedding planning and music for the ceremony.

Episode 62: Rome Maynard, Rifleman

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 11:32:22 +0000

This week we are preparing for our upcoming total solar eclipse. If you're like us, you will protect your vision during the eclipse, and listen to this exciting episode. Some of the topics discussed on this episode:

Joel's business idea
Notable deaths: June Foray and Martin Landau
Rome's rifling problem
Amazon item of the week
Larry update
The highlight of Rome's summer
Duct tape
Kojak, the lp
Inventorying collections
Rome's non-NASCAR trip to Bristol
Office supply stores
Bluetooth cell phone headsets
CVS receipts

If bad guys should come to your town, just call Rome the rifleman. He doesn't have a rifle, but he will rifle through your desk drawers.

Episode 61: NASCAR, southern accents, and friendiversary with Jeff Fossett

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 11:32:27 +0000

In this episode, we are glad to have cybersecurity expert Jeff Fossett back to help us be more secure. Topics discussed on this episode:

What were our first orders on Amazon
Rome's Herculean system upgrades
Lindstrom Trip to Seattle
Network Engineers party like it's 1996
Jeff and joel celebrate their one year friendiversary
Jeff explains why he is a NASCAR fan
Fast food
Southern accents

Episode 61: NASCAR, southern accents, and friendiversary with Jeff Fossett

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 11:32:22 +0000

In this episode, we are glad to have cybersecurity expert Jeff Fossett back to help us be more secure. Topics discussed on this episode:

What were our first orders on Amazon
Rome's Herculean system upgrades
Lindstrom Trip to Seattle
Network Engineers party like it's 1996
Jeff and joel celebrate their one year friendiversary
Jeff explains why he is a NASCAR fan
Fast food
Southern accents

Fünf Minuten Kanone: Fang mich, wenn du kannst

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 17:24:43 +0000

In dieser episode von "Fünf Minuten Kanone" ruft ein Psychopath Frank und Cannon an, um ihn davon abzuhalten, wieder zu töten, weil er sich nicht aufhalten kann. Wird Frank Cannon ihn aufhalten, bevor er wieder tötet?

Five Minute Cannon: Catch Me If You Can

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 04:41:53 +0000

In this episode of "Five Minute Cannon," A psychopath calls and hires Cannon to stop him from killing again because he can't stop himself. Will Frank Cannon stop him before he kills again?

Episode 60: Cybersecurity, WannaCry, and Yellowcard

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 28 May 2017 00:37:57 +0000

This week we are joined by cybersecurity expert Jeff Fossett and an occasionally barking dog to discuss cybersecurity--what does the WannaCry ransomware attack mean and what does Jeff do to protect himself online? While he's here, he offers a spirited defense of his favorite band, Yellowcard.

Other topics discussed in this episode:

What are the best hacking/cybersecurity movies?
What is the #moonroofselfiemovement?
Hipster glasses
Santo movies
How to psych yourself up for conference calls

Five Minute Cannon: Country Blues

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 15 May 2017 13:58:13 +0000

In celebration of Quinn Martin's 95th birthday, we present an extended episode of Five Minute Cannon: Country Blues. With Clu Gulager, Diane Varsi, Joan Van Ark, David Huddleston, Ford Rainey as Farm Man, and Mark Hammil as Farm Boy.

Episode 59: Big hats and fidget spinners

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 07 May 2017 18:12:37 +0000

In this week's episode, Joel hits a milestone by finally finding a hat the fits him, and we review our plans for future "Five Minute Cannon" episode.

Additional topics in this episode:

What we're listening to: Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors Souvenier
What we're watching: return of MST3k and "Batman and Bill"
Fidget Spinners
Rome's latest pranks for Larry
We observe a very special five year anniversary

5 Minute Cannon: The Seventh Grave

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 11:55:56 +0000

If You're Like Me proudly presents a new feature: Five Minute Cannon. You have a busy life, all you can find is five minutes. Well why not fill that five minutes with a recap of a thrilling episode of Cannon?

In this episode, Barry Nelson, Lou Frizzel, and uncredited guest star Shelley Duval.

Episode 58: All shows lead to Matlock

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 08 Apr 2017 06:04:31 +0000

In this episode:

Famous deaths in the month of March
Chuck Berry
Chuck Barris
Gameshows
Cannon's fatal flaw
Perry Mason vs. Ben Matlock
Dean Hargrove, and his responsibility for what Rome loves and hates

Episode 57: Rojo Automibilistico

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 17:40:39 +0000

In this episode:

The Atlanta Interstate Collapse of 2017
It's April Fool's Day Charlie Brown
The great hail storm
RIP Honda Odyssey
Performance reviews
Confused protestors in downtown Greenville
What are we going to do when the robots steal our jobs?
Amazon recommendations
Rome's anniversary
Old guy update

Episode 56: Two Year Special

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 21:20:05 +0000

It's the second anniversary of "If You're Like Me," and we are here to celebrate.

Herk Harvey's lost film
Cannon update
The Fugitive
Perry Mason
Doug Lewelyn's upper lip
Tom Skerrit's moustache
Robert Osborne
Judge Wapner
Judge Rome passes verdicts
The River of dreams

Here's to many more years to come!

Episode 55: Alabama House of Turkey, Russell Johnson, and skunks

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 06:30:12 +0000

In this episode we discuss:

Rome's brush with death
Sweet home Alabama
Alabama house of Turkey
Cannon season 2
Selecting music for a family slideshow
Joel's trip to the Grand Canyon
Scatology
The great Ohio skunk infestation
Ohio drivers vs. South Carolina drivers
Attack of the Crab Monsters with Russel Johnson
Gilligan's Island
Magnificent Seven (2016)
The Fugitive
Thunderstruck by Erik Larson
RIP Jamie Fox

Episode #54: The Cannon of Spies

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 13:40:00 +0000

It's our inaugural episode of 2017. Since the Russians are now back as the villains in our news, we talk about our favorite Russian spies and villains. See if yours is on our list. Other topics in this week's episode:

Farm Boy
Cannon
Columbo
The Bandwagon show
Big Joe Polka Show
Rome hates half pint
Crying and hugging
SMERSH vs SPECTRE
If we were Darth Vader
The value of being the family archivist

Episode 53: If You're Like Me Holiday Special

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:41:37 +0000

Whether you are listening to this episode on Christmas Day (observed), Boxing Day (In Canada), or Proclamation Day, we wish you a very happy holiday, and on this episode, we present the traditional holiday greeting for your holiday.

We also discuss highlights in books and movies from this year (or which were new to us this year), and somehow get to a discussion of what happens if Superman sneezes.

So stoke up the yule log (just not too much, unless you are celebrating Russian Emergency Rescuer Day), grab a steaming cup of cider, and have a great holiday, whatever that holiday may be.

Episode 52: Cream Cheese and Not So Tiny Tim

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 20:39:41 +0000

We are back at Due South Coffee Roasters for another Americola fueled episode.

In this episode:

Mayonnaise debate
Joel finally finishes his Smallcreep assignment
Joel runs Rome's favorite Christmas movie, A Christmas Carol with not so Tiny Tim
We perform the annual recitation of the miracle of the Christmas Cream Cheese
Notable deaths give us an excuse to talk about some of our favorite Twilight Zone episodes, including Obsolete Man and The Mirror.
The Genesis reunion, sponsored by Polygrip

Episode 51; We are thankful

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 02:17:16 +0000

Episode 51 is live from Due South Coffee at the Taylors Mill in Taylors SC. It's our annual Thanksgiving episode, and as we sip our Americolas, this is what we talked about:

What we are thankful for
The sadistic Publix holiday commercials
Turkey, and why does anyone eat it
The new McGyver
Celebrity deaths (The master is not pleased)
Election craziness
Dracula and what does he have to do with PBS's Rick Steves

Thank you for listening, and enjoy your turkey

Episode 50: Murder By Gemini

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 17:48:09 +0000

Joel is under the weather, so Rome shares a selection from the first Frank Cannon novel, Murder By Gemini.

Episode 49: Slim Attacks!

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 13:53:25 +0000

In this episode:

Assembling Ikea furniture
Politics
Clickbait
Richard D. Trentlage
Jingles
Vincent Price
Kenny Roger's retirement
Oxygen is gettign depleted
Colossus and the Crab
Slim Whitman
The Sewell Family Vacation

Episode 48: The Return Of The Pumpkin Spice Candy Corn Flavored Circus Peanuts

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 23:46:28 +0000

In this episode:

Candy corn: what is it
Circus peanuts
Pumpkin spice everything
Rome's bad week
San Francisco
iOS 10 and Joel's favorite feature
Chuck Conners shoots somebody
Shark Tank
Bill Bixby's pants
Lowe's Foods calls batman
Cliff Hangers

Episode 47: The BizarroPorch Mystery

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 14:39:39 +0000

On Labor Day 2016, Rome Maynard's house was hit with a vicious BizarroPorch attack. If you or anyone you know have any information leading to the apprehension of the perpetrators, email rome@ifyourelike.me.

Additional topics in this episode:

Creepy clowns and how to avoid them
Apples, and why Rome hates them
Old guy glass
Mark Hamill's unforgettable role as Farm Boy
Canoeing adventures
The Cannon literary cannon
Bailey's Beansicles
Celebrity deaths you may not have heard of

Episode 46: Lindstrom's Law

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:20:34 +0000

Asheville, NC
Boy Man Bun
Rome's Old Man Hat
Lindstrom's Law
Our olympic recap
RIP Kenny Baker
Helpful prank tips
William Conrad's coat
Driving in Oh
Here's to easily entertained people
Daytime telivision

Episode 45:Pokemon, Go Get Me Some Aspartame

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:38:27 +0000

This episode:

Burning Questions
Trump or DF Jones
Pokemon Go
Productivity
Political conventions
Morgan Freeman
Subscriptions
Weathermen
The Fugitive
David Janssen's pallbearers

Episode 44: The Revenge

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:54:39 +0000

In this episode:

Is 2016 the most depressing year?
Rome reviews Used Kid's Records in Columbus, OH
Adult coloring books
Jaws 2
Food

Episode 43: NMI

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 10:38:30 +0000

In this episode:

Larry Update
Audio tour of Used Kid's Records in Columbus OH
Joel presents Rome with a fantastic new record
Colossus and the Crab
Guess the top grossing movies of 2016
RIP Peaches the Hamster
Suggest a middle name for Rome

Episode 42: The Great Debate

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 20:16:34 +0000

In this episode, Shawn Tabor from the Mundanity Podcast joins us to debate Rome about several topics, including Batman, Dr. Who, what is the greatest comic book of all time, and Stan Lee.

We also discuss our top five things that Amazon is recommending that we purchase, as well as delivering random record reviews.

Episode 41: Save Martha

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Thu, 19 May 2016 03:49:51 +0000

In this episode, Sweaty Batman, Canada, beans for breakfast, ketchup chips, Rome reviews the movie that shall not be named, where you sit in the movie theater if you're like me, Captain America:Civil War, how to speak Ohioan.

Episode 40: Tape mold and how to speak Canadian

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 02 May 2016 16:57:13 +0000

In this episode:

We mark our 40th episode with a Casey Kasem countdown
We review our assignments
The 1974 made-for-tv movie "The Winter Kill"
2015 British Miniseries "And Then There Were None"
The tragedy of VHS cassette mold
Larry update
Celebrity death watch
Rome coaches Joel on how to speak and act Canadian

Episode 39: Curation and Comment

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:46:09 +0000

In this episode, special guest Chris White joins us to talk about his recent short film anthology Unbecoming, his work as a filmmaker, and what it is like to be a creator in a time where everybody's a critic.

Chris also writes a weekly review of Saturday Night Live for Paste magazine, and he has some great insight into SNL and if it really isn't as good as it used to be.

Episode 38: Hats Off To Larry

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:36:23 +0000

In this episode:

We have an idea for a thrilling new television drama called "Rome Maynard: On Call"
The listening public challenges Rome to watch Daredevil
Are audiobooks really books?
A little bit of Batman V Superman ranting
Joel's exciting life as a movie producer
We introduce the Larry update theme song
Update on National Larry Day

Episode 37: Daylight Saving Time

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 02:06:10 +0000

We celebrate Daylight Saving Time, talk about amusement parks, compose predictive text Facebook statuses, lament the sorry state of political discourse, Eric Larson's "The Devil in the White City," Smallcreep's day, and remember how the BeeGees burned down Johnny Cash's house.

Episode 36: Reverse Larry and Middle Aged Robin

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 02:46:27 +0000

It's our one year podcast birthday. We look back on the highs and lows of the past year, Joel reviews 1949's Chubby Batman and Middle Aged Robin, and Rome reviews season one of the CW Flash series. He really likes Harrison Wells.

Joel gives Rome his annual performance review.

Episode 35: Hello my name is Rhome

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:02:06 +0000

In this episode:

Joel reviews the classic film Colossus: The Forbin Project
Rome reviews Face In The Crowd and likes evil Andy Griffith
The Flash season 1
Legends of Tomorrow
1949 Batman serial
Batman cereal (tastes like regret)
Smoky voices
You can call him Rhome

The future of medical imaging

Episode 34: We endorse you

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:35:40 +0000

In this episode we discuss William Shatner, LinkedIn, people who wear pajamas all day, Smallcreep's day, and Rome recaps the Cannon episode "A flight of hawks."

We endorse some of our friends and once again challenge each other. Rome to watch "A face in the crowd" and Joel to watch "Colossus: The Forbin Project."

Episode 33: Rome saves Tom Cruise movies for special occasions

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 13:16:48 +0000

On this episode:

The great snowstorm of 2016
We pay our respects to the numerous famous people who have died
The contrast of the critically acclaimed vs the popular
We review our assignments from last episode
Joel's assignment: The Alan Parson's Project Tales of Mystery And Imagination
Rome's assignment: consume a delicious Mac and Cheese Taquito at QT
Tom Cruise movies
The Adventures of Superman

Episode 32: The Andy Grojak Show

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:19:28 +0000

On this episode: a recommendation for a good episode of Kojak to get you through the dreary days of January, Rome's luchador name, some recommendations for potential actors to portray Kojak in a remake, Harry Houdini, James Bond, Colossus, Grace and Tony's Phantasmagoric, and Rome's top 3 episodes of MST3K.

Episode 31: A Very Slim New Year

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:17:58 +0000

Happy New Year from If You're Like Me. In our New Year's Eve episode the two experts give their predictions for next year and look back at the year that was. Rome got some fantastic Christmas presents. Needless to say, his home will be Martian free.

Episode 30: All I Want For Christmas Is The Little Drummer Boy

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 15:33:16 +0000

Show contents:

Was it a Dan Fogelberg week?
Rome is taking up arm wresting
Harrison Ford says "It's only a movie"
Why doesn't anybody bring us fruitcake anymore?
Stan Lee beams up
The Peachoid
Over The Top
Giving the public what they want
RIP Robert Loggia
Mariah Carey
Johnny Cash

Episode 29: The Sound of Children Singing

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 06:55:04 +0000

Rome delivers a field report from Ohucky. Special Guest Honathan Jyde joins us to rock the night away in the frosty air. We discuss:

The difference between dressing and stuffing
Fritz the Night Owl
Twilight Zone: The Movie
seppuku
Waham
Last Christmas
Shopping with Dan Fogelberg
Children singing
Christmas shoes
Billy's Christmas Wish
Red Sovine

If You're Like Me Thanksgiving Special

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 20:05:38 +0000

It's Thanksgiving, and we are very thankful. We each talk about what we are thankful for. Then Joel gives a defense of mediocre music, Rome is wrong about Willie Nelson, and we introduce the first five nominees for our terrible Christmas music playlist

Episode 27: MASCARAS SHARK Adult Lucha Libre Wrestling Mask

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 02:19:59 +0000

In episode 27, Rome reviews the Manos: the Hands of Fate Blu-Ray disk, we complain about people who complain about their flights being cancelled, talk Star Wars and what it has to do with Cannon and Rod Serling’s Night Gallery, get a travelogue of Joel’s recent...

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Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 02:17:13 +0000

This week: Celebrating Rome’s birth month Spanish Elvis Joel learns Morse code The worst Halloween candy ever Pumpkin spice everything All that and an exciting give away contest.

Episode 25: Old Joel River

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 18:11:47 +0000

This week on If You’re Like Me: We review “The Martian” in a fairly spoiler free manner, discuss naming idea’s for Joel’s new river, ask the question “where are the raisins,” and give you some ideas of pranks to play on your coworkers.

Episode 24: Concerned eyebrows while riding the teacups at Disneyland: Paradise Island

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:43:00 +0000

Topics discussed this week: The Bob Bonus Advice to ourselves in fifth grade What happens when Rome’s boss leaves town Concerned eyebrows What would happen if Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman rode the tilt-a-whirl

Episode 23: Whistling A Sprightly Tune To The Fishin’ Hole Of Death

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 10:44:15 +0000

It’s a “better late than never” episode, where we are joined by special guest Honathan Jyde to debate the darker side of Andy Griffith, we recount pant emergencies, complain about the early election cycle, and talk about adventures in Ebay. Grab a pair of backup...

Episode 22: FOPoWa

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 20:47:22 +0000

In Episode 22 we discuss man caves vs. woman caves (AKA the rest of the house), the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), and we dissect the creeptastic musical stylings of Porter Wagoner.

Episode 21: Is Rome Getting Old?

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 02:11:39 +0000

We’ve been gone for a couple of weeks, so we are back with an extended episode. This week Rome explains some confusing song lyrics, we talk about George Reeves and getting typecast. Do you ever feel typecast? If you are like us, you do. We...

Episode 20: Evil Grandpa Walton

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:32:21 +0000

In episode 20, we spoil season 1 episode 4 of The Man From U.N.C.L.E (it was Hitler), debate whether or not you can spoil bad movies, talk about evil Will Geer, the worst episode of the Twilight Zone, selfies, and hanging out.

Episode 19: Spoiler Alert

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 02:57:52 +0000

If a man could be in two places at the same time, I would listen to this episode tomorrow and today. We discuss spoilers and Rome shares proper restroom etiquette. Also, we talk about Telly Savalas and his confusing 1975 hit “If.”

Episode 18: I was muted

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 01:13:19 +0000

In this week’s episode, Rome Maynard and Joel Lindstrom are all business as they discuss what to do during conference calls, the Plutonians, the Martians, and the latest Batman v Superman trailer.

Episode 17: Thumbjak

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 01:31:08 +0000

In this episode: recap of the Weird Al concert, hats, losing your identity in the restroom, and Rome is a published author. It’s less depressing than episode 16

Episode 16: The Depressing Episode

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 11:42:20 +0000

This week we talk about several depressing topics, including the latest Batman V Superman news, the Monopoly movie, TV Land dropping Dukes of Hazzard (and other shows that TV Land should retroactively cancel/ban), and Terminator Genisys. On a happier note, Rome reviews Naked Space/The Monster...

Episode 15: Stan Lee Is Right For The Benefit of The Children Of The World

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:40:06 +0000

This week we are remote while Joel is in Decatur Georgia for his wife’s hospital stay. But the pod’s gonna cast no matter what. In this week’s episode we get a thrilling travelogue of Belton, SC, explain what grits are for the uninitiated, visit the...

Episode 14: Remembering Dad

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 01:38:45 +0000

In this episode we remember our dads and what it’s like to lose your father. We also talk about following instructions, iKEA, terrible concerts (and some good ones), Weird Al, and Jurassic World. Subscribe in Itunes

Episode 13: RIP Christopher Lee

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 02:17:32 +0000

In this episode we discuss whether drivers in the south are worse than drivers in other parts of the USA, debate bumper stickers, and pay tribute to the great Christopher Lee. Internationally renowned safety expert Scott Barr returns with a safety tip that may save your...

Episode 12: Have You Seen the Whizzer?

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 31 May 2015 12:05:18 +0000

In this week’s episode, we discuss bad advice, radio, CBS Radio Mystery Theater, Casey Kasem, Swap and Shop, radio obituaries, bad vacations, Carrowinds, Michael Landon’s hair, and the Ohio bicycle museum. You know it’s a good episode when Rome loses it laughing.

Episode 11: That’s a lot of bagpipe

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 25 May 2015 03:32:17 +0000

In our extra special Memorial Day episode we talk about Mexican horror films, give our real-time reaction to the Ant Man trailer, provide a spoiler-free review of Avengers: Age of Ultron. Joel opens his 25 year old sealed country music trading card pack, and we...

Episode 10: A Feathery Flock of Flamungers

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 17 May 2015 19:59:26 +0000

In this week’s episodes we hear Rome’s strategies for providing superhero movie advice, discuss digital vs. physical, things you will never hear us say, and practical jokes/pranks. Plus, Scott Barr is back with a new safety tip, you will learn what a flamunger is, and...

Episode 9: Please Do Not Send In The Clowns

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 11 May 2015 08:16:40 +0000

[Trigger warning: Clowns] This week we get a review of Tokyo from Joel’s recent journey, we discuss clowns, and we are joined by internationally renowned anti-clowning expert Scott Sewell. And we give a gift to our loyal listeners.

Episode 8: 安全休むことはありません

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 01:35:36 +0000

This week’s very special episode was produced in Japan. In it we discuss the Disnification of everything good, find out what Rome would bring with him to a deserted island, hear a confession from Joel, rant about biopics. You may not be able to believe...

Episode 7: Ghost Riders In The Sky Without You

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 23:08:39 +0000

In this episode we discuss our world travels, address the controversy surrounding Rome’s Dr. Who recommendations, and we introduce a new segment called “Any Questions.” Is Ben Affleck the best Batman ever? Listen to find out. If you have any questions you would like us...

Episode 6: The Care Bears Won

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 02:52:17 +0000

In this episode we discuss snobbery, if the easy availability of everything online makes geek culture too easy, pay tribute to James “Roscoe” Best, and debate if Star Wars is over-rated or under-rated.

Episode 5: Too Much Time On Our Hands

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 02:03:03 +0000

If you’re like us, you frequently hear “somebody must have too much time on his hands.” We object to this statement, and in this episode we explain why. We also delve into body armor, DC vs. Marvel, truck driving music, have a convoy, and compare...

Episode 4: Therapy In Dynamite

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:18:46 +0000

In this episode, the burden of expertise and not correcting people, we visit The Book Nook, discuss Downtown Abbey, The Green Lantern Hornet, educational records, The Arnold Schwarzenegger Total Body Workout, why vinyl LP’s are great (and why they are not), how to relax, and...

Episode 3: Sheldon Cooper is not me

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 19:00:29 +0000

In this episode we provide expert quotes for aspiring reporters, provide a lesson in comic book shopping etiquette and strategies for visits to Richard’s Comics and Collectables in #yeahthatgreenville, Johnny Cash executes Andy Griffith while singing with the BC Goodpasture Christian School, and Rome tells...

Episode 2: Stan Lee Created This Podcast

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 01:26:15 +0000

In this episode Rome recreates his favorite episode of Cannon (A Quinn Martin Production), we discuss why modern music doesn’t make any sense, take a course in Advanced PhilCollinology, and discuss things and people that we think are over-rated.

Episode 1: The Meal With Squeal

Joel Lindstrom and Rome Maynard — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 12:27:23 +0000

In our premier episode, meet Joel and Rome. We talk about things that inspire us, what Little House on the Prairie would have been like if they had cell phones, why you should watch Metropolis, and educational safety movies.