
Here's the Situation
By TJ Jagodowski and Rush Howell
A very real podcast about very hypothetical situations with hosts TJ Jagodowski and Rush Howell.

Here's the SituationJul 20, 2020
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45:43

Episode 100 or Hot Plops Part Deux
As we reach our 100th episode we have made the decision to go on hiatus, but are going out with a bang with only the hottest of Hot Plops. Thank you to everyone who has listened and if you've liked the show, we'd love to hear from you on social media and IRL. We appreciate you all.
Hosts: TJ Jagodowski and Rush Howell
Producer: Nate DuFort
Composer: Julie Nichols
Art: Emily Kardamis
Twitter: @TJandRush
Instagram: @heresthesituation
Hosts: TJ Jagodowski and Rush Howell
Producer: Nate DuFort
Composer: Julie Nichols
Art: Emily Kardamis
Twitter: @TJandRush
Instagram: @heresthesituation
Apr 19, 202101:44:08

The Champion of Champion of Champions
This is what it all comes down to. This week, guests Bill Arnett, John Patrick Coan, Tommy Dewey, Helen Estabrook, Andy St. Clair, and Danielle Uhlarik join TJ and Rush to settle the The Champion of Champion of Champions.
Apr 12, 202101:32:45

The Grandma Wards
This week we host the "Rush Howell In My Opinion Grammy Awards," get a visit from the eBay Wizard, and end it all with an Orphan Bracket. All that and more on an episode we call "The Grandma Wards." And then stick around for the credits to hear a situation just for YOU to respond to on social media.
Apr 05, 202101:15:22

Mar 29, 202101:34:21

Personnel!
This week Rush is charged with making grammar cool, TJ gets some Hot Plops, and we have a final Champion of Champions before our upcoming Champion of Champion of Champions. All that and more on an episode we call "Personnel!" And then stick around for the credits to hear a situation just for YOU to respond to on social media.
Mar 22, 202101:41:38

Polar Sore Texts with Michael Patrick O'Brien
This week we are joined by Michael Patrick O'Brien (A.P. Bio, Saturday Night Live) who plays an Anthropomorphic Animal Champion of Champions, a new game show called Predictive Text, and a texting polar bear. All of that and more on an episode we call "Polar Sore Texts." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Mar 15, 202101:54:27

Edger Album Poem
This week we get a guided tour through Rush's relationship with poetry, TJ constructs a mixtape of his life, and the guys look for poetry in...well, everything. All that and more on an episode we call "Edger Album Poem." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Mar 08, 202101:15:30

Mar 01, 202101:38:44

Indie Hive Funded with Coach Mitch Henderson
This week our guest Princeton Tigers Basketball Coach, Mitch Henderson, helps us navigate a liquid economy, develop a new dating app called Hive, and plays a Shark Tank-esque game show called Funded. All of that and more on an episode we call "Indie Hive Funded." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Feb 22, 202101:44:08

Fourth Knocks
This week we deepen the Howell Movie Trilogy Theory looking at fourth film installments in popular movie series. Then we're off to audition for the Yale School of Drama before sitting down to plan a heist. All that and more on an episode we call "Fourth Knocks." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Feb 15, 202101:15:42

Precedent Forte Sick with Danielle Uhlarik and Andy St. Clair
This week guests Danielle Uhlarik and Andy St. Clair play a Champion of Champions with fictional American Presidents Andrew Shepherd, David Palmer, James Marshall, Selina Meyer, Josiah "Jed" Bartlet, and more on an episode we call "Precedent Forte Sick." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Feb 08, 202101:43:02

Substance Over Bourne with Tommy Dewey and Helen Estabrook
This week we invite guests Tommy Dewey and Helen Estabrook to play judges in a dystopian future, label each other with non-career based identifiers and help us with an Action Hero Champion of Champions,. All that and more on an episode we call "Substance Over Bourne." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Feb 01, 202101:49:44

Jan 25, 202101:37:51

Jan 18, 202101:27:15

Jan 11, 202101:25:01

Frosty the Omen
This week it's another visit from a Wizard Uncle, the Fictional Character Association has an assignment for Rush, and a ranking of superstitions. All that and more on an episode we call "Frosty the Omen." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Jan 04, 202101:26:13

Richard Donner and Blintzes with Padraic Connelly & Shad Kunkle
This week guests Padraic Connelly & Shad Kunkle play Name that Toon, are promoted to life insurance underwriters for fictional film characters, and participate in an International Food Draft. All that and more on an episode we call "Richard Donner and Blintzes." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Dec 28, 202001:46:23

Indiana Jones, Minnesota Fats, and Virginia Slims with John Patrick Coan
This week guestJohn Patrick Coan (Hey Riddle Riddle) plays State the Obvious, we have a huge new Champion of Champions, and then we assign what would be our most successful hustle. All that and more on an episode we call "Indiana Jones, Minnesota Fats, and Virginia Slims". And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Dec 21, 202001:45:40

Binging Down the House with Adal Rifai
This week guest Adal Rifai (Hello from the Magic Tavern, Hey Riddle Riddle) is anointed the HTS "Pop Culture Expert" as we are visited once again by the Eccentric Billionaire, take on some new fad diets, and are forced to binge some of the longest running shows in history. All that and more on an episode we call "Binging Down the House " And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Dec 14, 202001:27:15

Dec 07, 202001:40:33

Nov 30, 202058:45

Nov 23, 202001:18:41

Nov 16, 202001:14:12

Nov 09, 202001:52:56

Ratio Free Europe
This week it's the return of Champion of Champions, then Rush is kind enough to update the wares of Mr. Duty Free, and finally the Food Ratio Stabilization Organization needs assistance in codifying the food ingredient ratios in popular dishes. All that and more on "Ratio Free Europe" And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Nov 02, 202001:25:19

The Skype's the Limit
This week special guest Troy Jagodowski stops by to help with some Situations. First, the Jag-Bros are tasked with putting a cap on things, Troy and Rush start a gambling podcast and then we end it all on a HUGE random pan-sports bracket. All that and more on "The Skype's the Limit" And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Oct 26, 202001:19:32

Poots & Bladders
It's low brow, but top shelf this week as we hear from Dougie Poots, have game based brackets, and get a visit from the eBay Wizard. All that and more on "Poots & Bladders" And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Oct 19, 202001:12:11

Oct 12, 202001:10:31

Genes, Hacks, Men
In tribute to the great Gene Hackman, this week we play Last Gene Standing, we apply gold handicaps to real life, and we get a visit from the Eccentric Billionaire. All that and more on "Genes, Hacks, Men" And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" and photos of those sweet bialys at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Oct 05, 202001:04:49

Cruises, Cons, Trolls
This week we preview the plot to the "Con Air" sequel entitled "Con Water," Rush is a guest on the world's least popular gameshow, and we get a return visit from the Tradition Troll. All that and more on "Cruises, Cons, Trolls ." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" and photos of those sweet bialys at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Sep 28, 202001:06:21

The Lost Supper
This week TJ pitches high concept television projects that don't have to wrap themselves up, we hear from buffet expert Warren Buffett, and we look at interchangeable words with the Supposed Synonym Symposium. All that and more on "The Lost Supper." And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Sep 21, 202001:08:52

Sep 14, 202001:31:35

Silence on the Lamb
This week silence is golden as a magic man offers TJ money for not speaking, Rush is on the run after being accused of killing his spouse, and we have a Champion of Champions based upon best actress. All that and more this week on "Silence on the Lamb" And don't forget that you too can send us your "Situations" at heresthesituationpodcast@gmail.com
Sep 07, 202001:18:09

Aug 31, 202001:41:12

Aug 24, 202001:11:51

Aug 17, 202001:26:36

Aug 10, 202001:12:28

Aug 03, 202001:08:50

Jul 27, 202001:03:20

Jul 20, 202045:43

Jul 13, 202001:07:37

Jul 06, 202001:24:36

Jun 29, 202001:10:20

Jun 22, 202001:27:13

Year Won Anniversary Part 3 with Brian Shortall and the return of Beth Melewski, Case Clay, Andy St. Clair
This episode we finish it all with number three of three in our birthday week celebration as we welcome Brian Shortall to the show and welcome back Beth Melewski, Case Clay, & Andy St. Clair for a little consultation with the eBay Wizard.
Jun 17, 202001:12:09

Year Won Anniversary Part 2 with Andy St. Clair
It's episode two of a three episode celebration for our one year anniversary. Help us celebrate as we welcome Andy St. Clair to the show on an episode entitled "Year Won Anniversary."
Jun 16, 202058:51

Year Won Anniversary Part 1 with Beth Melewski and Case Clay
It's the first of a three episode celebration for our one year anniversary. Help us celebrate with our first guests as we welcome Beth Melewski and Case Clay to the show on an episode entitled "Year Won Anniversary"
Jun 15, 202001:20:42

Jun 08, 202001:30:14

Jun 01, 202001:18:15

Stones Rolling 2U
You are approached by a Jimmy Page-esque mystical musician who says you can only see fifteen more concerts until the end of your days. The good news is that you can pick any five bands and any of their shows throughout history. Who do you pick? Which shows? And Why? All that and more this week on "Stones Rolling 2U."
May 25, 202001:04:36