Spilled Soup
By Ed Mauss
Spilled Soup, hosted by Ed Mauss and friends, offers stories that prove any hapless clod can muddle through life. Join us for interviews with notable people who share their humorous foibles of bumbling and bad luck. Read Spilled Soup stories also on medium.com/spilled-soup .
Spilled SoupJan 25, 2021
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Righteous Road Rage
Sir Joseph Vanpool joins us to discuss an extremely awkward moment that followed some visible impatience he demonstrated toward another driver on the road.
Jul 13, 202116:42
Living, Learning and Earning
Ed and Diana share some hilarious missteps and foibles from jobs they held during their college years.
May 28, 202124:17
The Clumsy Foreign Exchange Student
Ed recounts several mishaps that occurred when a Korean foreign exchange student stayed in his home over one summer, while Diana confesses to antagonizing her children at a carwash when they were toddlers.
Apr 27, 202120:14
Making Waves
Diana and Ed exchange stories of when things got wacky or went wrong in water. Ed also recounts an experience in the air when he thought he was heaven-bound.
Mar 15, 202127:00
Proud Parenting Moments
We’ve all had those moments as parents when we were unwittingly derelict in our duties. This episode is a tribute to parents everywhere whose kids survived their childhoods despite the haplessness of mom and dad.
Feb 14, 202137:12
Animal Instincts
Diana joins Ed to share some animal mishaps she experienced while growing up on a farm; Ed tells the tale of a restless pooch that ensured a backyard barbecue was a disaster.
Jan 25, 202121:25
No Longer in the Running for the Girl
Ed and Diana discuss his ill-fated attempt to impress a young lady at college intramural track meet.
Nov 24, 202017:00
Shame on a Plane
Former marketing colleague Amanda Blackburn joins Ed to exchange stories of bumbling and bad judgment at high altitudes.
Nov 24, 202019:57
Be Careful What You Drink in France
Ed’s daughter Courtney joins him to reminisce about an ill-fated choice of a beverage in a sidewalk cafe during their trip to France.
Sep 26, 202017:15
Tales of Teens with a Judicious Father
Ed and his brother, Byron, recount a couple of misdeeds from their teen years that went south and how their fair-minded father responded.
Sep 12, 202026:35
Preacher’s Bladder Runneth Over
Rick Gibson, VP of Public Affairs at Pepperdine University, recounts the time he was an assistant pastor and the head pastor unwittingly delivered a memorable encore to a powerful sermon.
Aug 29, 202031:55
A Regrettable Thrill Ride
Ed’s longtime friend Cotton Sears joins Ed to discuss an ill-fated joy ride in a work van on the last day of a summer job. Cotton also shares information on a charitable organization he’s supported for almost 30 years that allows him to sponsor foster children in under-privileged countries.
Jul 13, 202031:05
The Clean-Cut Teen Who Smelled Like Booze
Attorney Bryan Eisenbise recalls an event from his teens when some innocent fun nearly got him arrested. (The worthy cause he’s promoting is The Innocence Project.).
Jun 29, 202033:08
The Mighty Winds
Everyone has an embarrassing fart story, and we share ours. Ed’s story happened at the workplace, while Diana’s happened while she was entertaining guests in her home. Ed also shares why Pathways to English is an important cause, especially now.
Jun 16, 202024:04
The Nosey Guy at a Restaurant
My brother, Mike, joins me and Diana to tell us why he’s glad he didn’t punch out a man he thought was eavesdropping on his conversation with his wife at a restaurant. He also shares why the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) is a cause close to his heart and mine.
May 31, 202016:43
Wedding Photographer Takes the Cake
Ed’s longtime friend Mechelle Felsted of Flagstaff, AZ, recounts her clumsy moment as a wedding photographer that created the young couple’s first marital challenge.
May 25, 202018:15
Turning in the Man Card
Keith Ozawa, a plumbing company owner, discusses an incident in his bedroom one night that made him curl up shamefully in the fetal position when his wife could’ve used some valor.
May 18, 202016:26
A Case of Mistaken Identity Leads to Shunning at Work
Best-selling author Janette Rallison tells us about her co-workers confusing her with another Janette on staff whose reputation wasn’t quite as wholesome as hers. She also discusses her journey as a successful novelist and what it’s like to have a famous son — YouTube star TheOdd1sOut (James Rallison). The charitable cause that’s meaningful to Janette is Operation Underground Railroad, which rescues trafficked children and helps them transition to a new life. You can find Janette’s books on Amazon.com.
May 09, 202029:34
A Sad Trombone for Taking Some Initiative
Tim Mauss, Ed’s nephew and a fine lad, tells us about the time he went the extra mile at a job, only to discover he should have stopped at the bridge of mediocrity.
May 02, 202012:09
A Memorable Stage Performance
Actress, writer and acting coach Ria Pavia relives the horror of a high school improv performance that made her stand out for the wrong reasons. Learn more about the worthy cause she recommends at www.facebook.com/sagaftraFOUNDATION/.
Apr 21, 202017:22
Unwanted Exposure
Ed and Diana each share a story about baring more than their souls.
Apr 18, 202014:39
Being Flippant with a Girlfriend’s Parents
Musician Scot Bruce was driving to meet his girlfriend’s parents when a honking car behind him got him worked up. That led to an unexpected turn at the meeting.
Apr 11, 202021:59
Letting Loose at the Drive-In
Ed Mauss, a marketing content manager, bravely reveals a secret he’s kept for almost 40 years about a high school mishap that really stunk.
Apr 04, 202012:08
March 28, 2020
Mar 28, 202000:34
The nanny who probably should have been fired.
Diana Ranck, now a school teacher in Mission Viejo, California, was working as a nanny when she got a bit too comfortable in the warm, soothing waters of the family’s jacuzzi as the mom of the three children looked on.
Mar 28, 202011:24