The TodCast Podcast

In this origin-story-style episode, Todd prompts Eric to dig deep and open The Book of Eric. From dogs lost to foggy fields of memory, to nap time rebellions and paper mâché wonderlands, they piece together Eric’s earliest moments—with a healthy dose of sibling banter, vague 80s nostalgia, and accidental emotional archaeology.

• Earliest Memory: Eric remembers blocks, Sesame Street, and a mysterious dog named Lady—later revealed to be a flea magnet sacrificed for Mom’s survival.

• The Great Move: A half-deflated Easter Bunny and soggy socks mark Eric’s first house move, a memory forever filed under "wet feet and weird transitions."

• Library Lore: Paper mâché sculptures and a hidden Wizard of Oz display transform a basement library room into a toddler's Smithsonian.

• Storytime vs. Preschool: Eric didn't go to preschool—he went to storytime, which Todd correctly identifies as "preschool for the working class."

• The Memory Picture Paradox: Do we remember events, or just the photos of events? The brothers discuss how grainy prints from 1996 shape their current recollections.

• Muscle Men and Microman: Eric's earliest toy-based rebellion? Skipping nap time to stage a quiet action figure uprising.

If you’ve ever had a vivid memory triggered by a smell, a song, or a suspiciously half-deflated Easter Bunny—you’ll feel right at home. Welcome to Chapter One.

Todd and Eric Trojan horse the concept of the New Heights podcast—with zero actual Kelsey brothers but plenty of talk about heights, fears, and one fantasy football draft that might have altered pop culture forever.

• Taylor Swift, Fantasy Football, and Destiny: Todd unknowingly drafts Taylor, Swift, and Kelsey in one epic fantasy football session—sparking the cosmic forces that would later bring Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey together (you're welcome, world).

• Heights: Fear Factor Edition: Todd and Eric swap stories about scaffolding jobs, glass-floored observation decks, and the horrifying reality of wet rooftop surfaces.

• Eric vs. Bridges: Bridges, glass floors, and rooftop decks remain Eric’s sworn enemies. Enclosed spaces like planes? Totally fine.

• Todd’s Erection Specialist Era: Todd details his former job title (yes, that was the actual title) and how climbing 25 stories without a harness became a real-life survival story.

• Sharknado of Nightmares: If you combine Eric’s fear of heights with his fear of sharks, you get the world’s worst action movie: Bruce at the Top of Rockefeller Center.

• Bonus Insight: Why roller coasters, inclines, and hot air balloons are definite nope zones—and why wrestling rings somehow aren't.

Whether you're here for football talk or just to hear two brothers panic about bridges and shark attacks, you’ve landed in the right place. Spoiler: no Taylor Swift cameos, but plenty of civil engineering terror.

Abby, Todd, and Eric join forces once again as the Banned Book Club to discuss "1984" by George Orwell.

There are lessons to be learned here, but they are gonna bum you out...sometimes that is just how it goes.

It’s grumpy hour on the TodCast PodCast as Todd and Eric go full-on daylight savings rant mode. This one’s for anyone who's ever lost an hour of sleep and vowed revenge against the government, Ben Franklin, and the Earth’s axial tilt.

• The War on the Clock: Todd and Eric question the logic of daylight saving time, time zones, and whether anyone really needs to conserve candles in 2024.

• Ben Franklin’s Fault: A brief history of daylight savings—from candle-hoarding colonials to insect-loving New Zealanders.

• Math, But Make It Stupid: Can we just have one global time? Todd says yes. Eric says... maybe. If there’s no math involved.

• Sleep-Deprived Proposals: A universal time zone, five-hour workdays, and a new holiday called Prime Time.

• Star Wars vs. Star Trek: Eric wants a galactic smuggling career, but Todd is holding out for Vulcans to bring universal time and better scheduling.

• Bear Envy: The guys agree that hibernation might be the most logical solution of all.

If you’ve ever woken up groggy and angry at the sun, this episode is your safe space. Grab some coffee (if your pot isn’t too slow) and rage along with us.

Todd and Eric dive spoon-first into a 64-entry March Madness-style tournament to crown the ultimate cereal mascot. From nostalgic faves to deep-cut disasters, it’s a chaotic, sugar-fueled battle to the (marshmallowy) death—complete with duplicates, disqualifications, and a suspiciously overpowered leprechaun.

• The Bracket Is Breakfast: 64 mascots (give or take a few duplicates) face off for the coveted Toddcast Cereal Bowl trophy.

• Weaponized Mascots: Tony the Tiger gets violent, the Cheerios Bee has a mace, and Quisp brings an alien blaster to the party.

• Tag-Team Confusion: Friends, lovers, and “friends” of Count Chocula and Frankenberry throw curveballs into every round.

• Ultimate Upsets: From George Costanza on a Wheaties box to a wizard who somehow defeats the literal sun, no match is safe from chaos.

• The Final Crunch: It’s Lucky the Leprechaun vs. Schmores the Wizard in a magical final match of endurance, rainbow tricks, and snack-based sorcery.

One mascot walks away with glory. Craig (and his questionable bracket logic) walks away with a stern warning. Spoiler alert: Lucky Charms is magically delicious.

In this episode, Todd and Eric fire up the Omni and head to the Emerald Isle to uncover the myths, history, and murky confusion surrounding Ireland. From St. Patrick's pirate backstory to the Star Wars set location you didn’t know was real, the guys dive into Irish culture with their signature blend of curiosity, sarcasm, and just enough historical inaccuracy to make it fun.

• Geography Breakdown: Boglands, peat fires, coastal cliffs, and the surprising Ohio-sized scale of Ireland.

• St. Patrick’s Pirate Origin Story: Turns out the patron saint of green beer was kidnapped and converted long before he converted others.

• Potato Famine 101: The potatoes weren’t the heroes. They were the problem.

• Famous Irish Folk: Enya (mac and cheese royalty), Bono, Liam Neeson, and the Cranberries make the cut.

• The Star Wars Connection: Yes, that Jedi island from The Last Jedi is real, and yes, you can visit.

• Tourist Bucket List: Castles, cliffs, burial mounds older than the pyramids, and at least one tower named after an O'Brien.

And no, they never found an actual leprechaun—but Todd has theories. This episode is part travelogue, part nonsense, and all TodCast.

Eric returns from a back-to-back stadium extravaganza—Disney on Ice and Monster Jam—and Todd’s got questions. Is Disney on Ice secretly Cirque du Soleil with princesses? Is Gravedigger the Undertaker of trucks? Did Eric break a popcorn bucket in public? Yes to all of the above.

• Memory Lapse Madness: Eric can’t remember if he’s ever been to a monster truck show—but somehow recalls the throat-burning fumes they cause.

• Disney on Ice Breakdown: It’s less “ice skating” and more “flying aerial acrobats, 30-foot dress-ladies, and trapdoor transformations.”

• Popcorn Pricing Meltdown: One stand, one employee, and one broken $20 bucket. Disney magic meets plastic fatigue.

• Monster Jam Revelations: Gravedigger reigns supreme in an arena full of themed trucks like Megalodon, El Toro Loco, and Scooby-Doo.

• Event Democracy: Fans voted in real-time via app, but let’s be honest—Miles was giving Gravedigger a 10 no matter what.

• Entertainment ROI: Stadium logistics, circus math, and a side quest to determine whether these shows are secretly more profitable than a Broadway run.

Spoiler: Eric ranks Monster Jam above Disney on Ice. Yes, seriously. The man has spoken—and he knows his popcorn.

Todd and Eric dive headfirst into the dazzling—and deeply confusing—resume of Barbie. With over 200 job titles spanning decades, they do the only logical thing: rank the most absurd, oddly specific, or morally questionable Barbie careers of all time. From dolphin trainer to noodle bar worker to… cat burglar?

• Barbie the Boomer: If Barbie debuted as a grown woman in the '60s, she’s technically a Baby Boomer. That explains her strong work ethic—and job-hopping habit.

• SeaWorld’s PR Nightmare: Barbie was a SeaWorld trainer in 2009, then mysteriously reemerged as a generic dolphin trainer after the Blackfish era.

• Matador Barbie (1999): Because nothing says childhood joy like brutal bovine combat.

• Cat Burglar Barbie (2009): A full black spandex suit and a "collab" with Christian Louboutin. Nothing suspicious here at all.

• Game Show Host Barbie: Same wardrobe as Presidential Candidate Barbie, but with a microphone and less pressure.

• Noodle Bar Worker Barbie: Possibly the most confusing title on the list, unless she was temping at Noodles & Company.

• Park Ranger Barbie: Finally, some wholesome energy. Big hat, fireside chats, zero bullfighting.

• Entomologist, Astrophysicist, Paleontologist: Barbie has more degrees than your entire friend group.

• Criminal to Candidate Pipeline: Barbie’s career arc apparently includes a stop in crime before running for office.

Proof that you really can do anything—especially if you're made of plastic and backed by 60 years of marketing power.

In a clash of epic (and microscopic) proportions, Todd and Eric face off in a pointless—but passionate—debate: is it better to live large as a towering giant or to shrink down and embrace a tiny life of stealth and resource efficiency?

• Team Tiny: Eric champions the imaginative appeal of action-figure-sized living, where model train towns become cities and a single raisin can feed a village.

• Team Giant: Todd defends the upsides of being a lumbering legend, from no longer needing ladders to scoring sponsorships with canned vegetable mascots.

• Health Hazards and Logistical Nightmares: From diabetes at a 60-foot scale to cockroach-related trauma when ant-sized, they explore the everyday dangers of living outside the norm.

• Transportation Woes: Giants can’t fly, tinies can’t reach doorknobs. Plan accordingly.

• Symbiotic Societies: Can the giants and tinies join forces in a post-normal-sized society? It’s either utopia or codependence with rodent risks.

• The Ideal Size: After plenty of back-and-forth, they try to find the sweet spot between action figure and fun-size Snickers.

Topics Discussed:

Overview of "To Kill a Mockingbird":

• A brief summary of the novel's plot - YES we give away major SPOILERS. Go read the book and come back in 3-weeks.

• Introduction to the key characters and the narrative structure.

Harper Lee's Influence:

• Insights into Harper Lee's life, including her background and the motivations that led her to write this iconic novel.

Historical and Social Context:

• Exploration of the novel's setting in the 1930s and its reflection of the challenges of the Civil Rights Movement.

• How societal norms of the time influenced the characters and plot.

Banning and Controversies:

• History of bans and challenges the book has faced.

• Reasons behind these controversies, ranging from racial themes to objections about language and content.

Impact on Pop Culture:

• Discussion on film and stage adaptations and their significance.

• How "To Kill a Mockingbird" has left a lasting imprint on popular culture, influencing literature, music, and other forms of media.

Deep Dive into Themes:

• Analysis of major themes, including racial injustice, moral growth, and empathy.

• Examination of character development, with a focus on Scout Finch's journey.

A Lasting Passage:

Maycomb was an old town, but it was a tired old town when I first knew it. In rainy weather the streets turned to red slop; grass grew on the sidewalks, the courthouse sagged in the square. Somehow, it was hotter then: a Black dog suffered on a summer’s day; bony mules hitched to Hoover carts flicked flies in the sweltering shade of the live oaks on the square. Men’s stiff collars wilted by nine in the morning. Ladies bathed before noon, after their three-o’clock naps, and by nightfall were like soft teacakes with frostings of sweat and sweet talcum.People moved slowly then. They ambled across the square, shuffled in and out of the stores around it, took their time about everything. A day was twenty-four hours long but seemed longer. There was no hurry, for there was nowhere to go, nothing to buy and no money to buy it with, nothing to see outside the boundaries of Maycomb County.

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Are you ready for some "Trojan Horsing"?

The Todcast PodCast brings to you “The Serial Podcast”….we mean, “The Cereal Podcast”. Todd Hersey and Eric Hersey take a mischievous dive into the cereal realm, putting a unique spin on the format made famous by the renowned "Serial" podcast. Well, not actually. They just talk about cereal. No murders.

Get ready for a deliciously deceptive exploration as they discuss Lucky Charms, Life, Frosted Mini-Wheats, name-brand cereals, and generics, all with a tongue-in-cheek approach.

Join Todd and Eric on this cereal-themed caper as "Trojan Horsing" puts a whimsical twist on the investigative podcast genre, all in the spirit of Serial. It's a breakfast saga that will keep you guessing until the last spoonful!

In this latest episode of The TodCast PodCast, your hosts Todd and Eric Hersey dive headfirst into the cinematic masterpiece, "The Shawshank Redemption." Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster of wit, humor, and insightful commentary as the dynamic duo kicks off their epic journey through the IMDB Top 250 Movies.

Be warned: spoiler alert!

If you haven't watched Shawshank (seriously, who hasn't?), press pause, watch it, and then join the TodCast fun.

Spotlight on the Stars: Join Todd and Eric as they shine a spotlight on the stellar cast of "The Shawshank Redemption." From Tim Robbins' resilience as Andy Dufresne to Morgan Freeman's iconic portrayal of Red, the hosts dissect the performances that make this film unforgettable.

90s Nostalgia: Take a trip down memory lane as the TodCast duo reminisces about the era when "The Shawshank Redemption" was filmed. Todd and Eric paint a vivid picture of the cultural backdrop that influenced this cinematic gem and those iconic films that made it tough for “The Shawshank Redemption” to come away with a ton of trophies and awards.

Playful Banter and Tone: Dive into the TodCast PodCast's signature tone – a delightful blend of humor, wit, and playful banter. Todd and Eric keep it light-hearted as they navigate the serious themes of Shawshank, proving that even prison dramas can be a laughing matter.

Get ready for an audio adventure like no other as Todd and Eric unravel the mysteries, celebrate the triumphs, and share a few laughs on their quest through the IMDB Top 250 Movies. Whether you're a devoted cinephile or just in it for the laughs, The TodCast PodCast promises an entertaining ride through the world of cinema. Tune in, press play, and let the movie magic begin!

If you enjoyed this IMDB movie review, stay tuned for upcoming episodes on The Godfather, Lord of the Rings, and 12 Angry Men.

Welcome, fellow pop culture enthusiasts, to the grand kickoff of the Top Ten(ish) series, where Todd and Eric, your hosts with a penchant for all things collectible, embark on a cosmic escapade through the vast world of pop culture treasures.

In this debut episode, join Todd and the encyclopedic Eric as they delve into the whimsical universe of Star Wars, counting down the Top Ten(ish) Most Expensive Kenner Star Wars Action Figures. It's a journey sprinkled with humor, nostalgia, and enough astronomical price tags to make even Han Solo raise an eyebrow.

So fasten your seatbelts, because this podcast promises a ride through the stars where action figures are not just playthings; they're the stuff of dreams and bank accounts only the bravest can fathom

Episode Highlights:

1. Star Wars Vintage Blue Snaggletooth: A Minted Marvel
2. Yakface (Powers Of The Force): Overseas Elegance
3. Empire Strikes Back Special Action Figure Sets: A Gift Set Extravaganza
4. Telescoping Lightsaber Legends: A Forceful Rarity
5. Vinyl Cape Tatooine Jawa: A Cloaked Enigma
6. Star Wars Droids: Vlix – Brazil’s Exclusive Gem
7. Rocket-Firing Boba Fett: A Prototype’s Journey

If you enjoyed exploring expensive Kenner Action Figures, stay tuned for upcoming episodes on Barbie’s, Lego, He-Man, and more.

Get ready to buckle up and cruise with us because today, we're revving up our 1985 Dodge Omni (yep, you heard that right!) for another wild adventure. Eric's first car is our trusty traveling companion, working its magic a lot like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, whisking us off to explore the sunny shores of the Dominican Republic. 

So grab your coconut drink and get comfy in those vintage red seats, because this Omni's taking us on a tropical ride through paradise!

We dive into history, geography, wildlife, and everything in between, all from the comfy, time-worn seats of our silver steed. Ready? Let's roll!

Geography:

• Location and Borders: Think of it as sharing a house with Haiti, with the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea as your front and backyard. Talk about a sweet location!

• Varied Terrain: It's like a nature theme park here! From stunning beaches to mountain majesties, valleys so lush you'll want to camp out, and rainforests that look straight out of a nature documentary.

• Biodiversity: Picture this: A-list birds like the palmchat, parrots holding non-stop gossip sessions, and the VIP of the mammal world—the elusive Hispaniolan solenodon. Seriously, this guy's the unicorn of the animal kingdom!

• Climate: It's the eternal summer party here, folks! Toasty and steamy by the coast, cooler vibes up in the heights—just like Mother Nature's AC system.

History:

• Columbus's Arrival: 1492, Columbus makes his grand entrance, marking the beginning of the European takeover.

• Spanish Rule: Hispaniola becomes Spain's favorite vacay spot. Santo Domingo's been around since 1496, proudly holding the title of the oldest European settlement in the Americas. Talk about historic!

• Independence (1821): Cue the celebration! Feb 27, 1844, marks the big independence day. Spain gets shown the door.

• Trujillo's Dictatorship: Enter Trujillo, the dictator who ran the show for over three decades until his dramatic exit in '61. Cue the democratic music!

Notable Figures:

• Pedro Martinez: Baseball legend, Hall of Famer, and the pitcher who made baseball look easy!

• Sammy Sosa: The guy who swung the bat like he was born with it!

• Oscar de la Renta: Fashion icon who dressed celebs like they were walking red carpets daily.

Tourist Destinations and Resorts:

• Punta Cana: Grown-up Disneyland with beaches so flawless, they'd make your screensaver feel inadequate!

• Puerto Plata: Golden beaches, museums, and waterfalls that’ll make you forget your 9-to-5!

• Santo Domingo: History lesson with a street party twist, approved by UNESCO!

• Samaná Peninsula: Beaches, whales (yes, whales!), and caves even Batman would envy!

Gear up for an adventure through the Dominican Republic - where history's a drama, geography's a jaw-dropper, and the beaches are out of this world! 

Oh, and don't forget to tip your hat to the rare and fabulous Hispaniolan solenodon along the way! 

New year, new season of the TodCast! Listen as we walk through what to expect in 2024 from the Hersey boys. For those of you who have been with us for a while, you will learn what we are changing from the previous seasons. For anyone that is new, you'll get a taste of what is to come. We certainly hope that you enjoy it and are looking forward to season 8 with the same excitement we have!

Todd and Eric wrap up Season 7 with their most researched episode ever—because when you’re honoring Saskatchewan, you don’t phone it in. This is their flannel-wrapped, uranium-fueled love letter to their most loyal listeners in Canada’s most rectangle-shaped province.

• Geography 101: Where in the heck is Saskatchewan (and why is it wider than your cousin’s Silverado)?
• Uranium-fueled farmers in sleeveless flannel: Real? Probably not. Glorious? Absolutely.
• Bear sidekicks, blue lakes, and moose with attitude: Meet the ecosystem of a Saskatchewan superhero.
• Rowdy Roddy Piper and Leslie Nielsen walk into a province… and leave behind a legacy.
• Prairie land, canola fields, and 100,000 lakes—sounds fake, but it’s not.
• History highlights: A legendary tornado, socialized medicine, and the birth of Canada’s Medicare system.
• Saskatoon vs. South Saskatchewan River: The great naming conventions debate.

It’s heartfelt, slightly educational, and completely ridiculous in all the right ways. The ultimate gift for the province that gave us polite powerhouses and maybe a third-arm flannel-wearing legend.

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Todd and Eric end Season 7 of the TodCast PodCast by doing what all seasoned adults do at the end of the new year—reminisce about how they recklessly spent money. From epic home upgrades to childhood dreams realized, this episode is less “year in review” and more “we finally bought the toys we wanted when we were 12.”

• Todd reveals his greatest creation yet: a game room so glorious it may be visible from orbit
• Eric finally achieves his lifelong goal and buys a full-sized professional wrestling ring… because of course he does
• Highlights from Todd’s move into his forever home (and the importance of a yard for sketchy dogs)
• Eric’s long-awaited trip to Disneyland becomes reality—complete with bonus layovers, first-time flights, and Key West detours
• A surprising number of shoutouts to Beastman, U-Haul, and the strategic benefits of high ceilings
• The undeniable physical breakdown of turning 38: numb thumbs, weird pinched nerves, and the uphill battle to lose weight without moving

Whether you’re team miniature painting or team powerbomb, this episode is proof that your body might be aging—but your hobbies don’t have to.

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This “raw” edition of the TodCast PodCast doesn’t just skip the edits—it dives deep into personal mythology, obscure prog rock albums, and Napster nostalgia. Eric and Todd reflect on the 1977 Todd Rundgren album Ra by Utopia and the song that shaped their childhoods: “Singring and the Glass Guitar,” an 18-minute prog rock epic and accidental Hersey family anthem.

• Why Eric calls it “an electrified fairy tale” and Todd considers it road trip canon
• The accidental vinyl discovery after months of thumbing past the sun god himself
• Rundgren’s fall from household name to “Who?” in under 40 years
• Eric’s Napster memories vs. Todd’s hospital parking lot cassette debut
• Raw vs. Rah vs. Rara: How three throwaway jokes turned into a trilogy
• Bonus: a brief Hersey genealogy detour through Crystal Gayle, Eric the Red, and John Hersey’s Hiroshima

Is it the definitive podcast about Ra? Almost certainly. Is it also the third straight episode with an unedited runtime and a growing sense of cosmic absurdity? Definitely.

Todd and Eric return with a very raw (read: unedited and maybe caffeinated) episode all about the art and etiquette of cheering. From sports arenas to stand-up shows, the boys explore where and when it’s acceptable to yell like a maniac—and why you might feel oddly compelled to do it.

• Eric’s top cheer-worthy obsessions: Disney and pro wrestling (no surprise)
• Todd accidentally enjoys a wrestling match with Lainee as his moral compass
• The etiquette of clapping at concerts, symphonies, stand-up, and second-grade recitals
• What does “rah rah” even mean? A childhood cheer involving knees, coughs, and censored words
• The Freebird paradox: encouragement or generational cringe?
• How soccer spirit sections outshine traditional cheerleaders
• A plea for someone—anyone—to air drum In the Air Tonight with reckless abandon

It’s the most positive TodCast PodCast episode ever recorded. Possibly. At the very least, it’s the loudest.

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What do uncooked chicken, Progresso soup celery chunks, and Monday Night Raw have in common? Apparently... everything. In this fully unedited, unfiltered, and entirely premeditated "raw" episode of the TodCast PodCast, Todd and Eric slice, dice, and (definitely don’t cook) their way through a buffet of raw takes. It’s a crunchy one.

• Why celery is the most untrustworthy vegetable (especially in soup)
• The cookie dough conspiracy: Is salmonella even real?
• Todd’s perfect attendance steak origin story, brought to you by Ponderosa
• Sushi vs. oysters vs. raw hamburger meat (spoiler: one gets compared to slime)
• DIY Play-Doh and the childhood urge to taste-test art supplies
• Todd weaponizes ramen crumbs in a Navy barracks
• Wrestling gets gritty: the real story behind the name Monday Night Raw
• Plus: pickles, pasta, and the shocking power of cauliflower

If you've ever pondered the line between snack and science experiment, this episode is for you.

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Todd and Eric launch a bold new health initiative for 2024—one that skips the protein shakes and gym memberships in favor of sweet potatoes, second breakfast, and strategic sedentary living. If you’ve ever wanted an excuse to trade your standing desk for a rascal scooter and your Apple Watch for a deep fryer, this is your episode.

• Why Thanksgiving is the perfect launchpad for long-term weight gain
• The science of eating faster than your stomach can protest
• Sweet potatoes as dessert, dinner, and spiritual guide
• Burrito math, pizza night overachievement, and the two-burrito challenge
• Ideas for home remodels to maximize snacking and minimize movement
• Future plans: YouTube mukbangs, online gambling, and possibly corporate sponsorships from Drumstick Ice Cream

This is the year Todd and Eric stop pretending to get fit and start embracing the art of deliberate indulgence. It's part health satire, part food confession, and 100% gravy-soaked ambition.

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What happens when you throw superheroes, athletes, and random pop culture icons into a March Madness-style bracket… and force them to play sports? You get the TodCast PodCast's most chaotic tournament yet.

Todd and Eric draft a 64-entry bracket of crimefighters, cartoon characters, and questionable mascots to compete across a range of sports—from football to foosball. The results are, predictably, unhinged.

• Todd throws the Harlem Globetrotters into the mix early—and they become a legitimate threat
• Hulk plays everything like dodgeball, and yes, it’s terrifying
• The Predator makes a surprise run with his cloaking device and elite hand-eye coordination
• Mortal Kombat characters bend the rules of fair play (and physics)
• Eric gets nostalgic for old-school Disney Channel competitions
• Mascots like Gritty and college sports icons somehow make it further than Batman
• Bonus chaos: Darth Vader vs. Yoda in a lightsaber fencing match that gets way too serious

It’s not about who wins. It’s about who cheats the most creatively and looks good doing it. Grab your brackets, suspend your logic, and prepare for a superpowered showdown.

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Todd and Eric tackle the mysterious world of networking—a realm filled with overly enthusiastic handshakes, insincere small talk, and, in Eric’s case, a coffee pot sanctuary. It’s a deep dive into the social anxiety that comes with forced mingling and the coping mechanisms nerdy introverts use to survive. Spoiler: it involves Disney, fantasy football, and pretending to be someone else entirely.

• Eric confesses that BNI might be a business cult (but a really effective one)
• Todd accidentally unlocks his inner door-to-door evangelical... as a networking strategy
• Why “networking” to tech folks still means “IP addresses and cable management”
• Eric’s go-to icebreakers: Disney, wrestling, and elaborate SEO metaphors
• Todd’s nightmare: small talk about sports or weather with strangers
• The performer persona: When the red light turns on, Eric becomes Bobby Casserole
• Bonus insights on monorails, con etiquette, and pilot voice professionalism

This episode is for anyone who’s ever stood in the corner of a networking mixer, nervously sipping coffee and wishing for invisibility—or a Disney conversation starter.

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Strap in as Todd and Eric take the Toddcast PodCast on the road—literally—in the return of the Hersey Hobby Wagon. This time, it’s a nostalgia-fueled journey through the wonderful, weird, and sometimes tragically banned world of Choose Your Own Adventure books.

• Todd opens the glovebox of memory and pulls out Journey Under the Sea
• Eric uncovers his Goosebumps roots—and a dangerous new collecting habit
• Why the cover art screams '80s, and how it connects directly to Todd’s Epcot aesthetic
• The evolution of decision-based books: from Atlanteans to ISBN-based puzzles
• Dungeons & Dragons, Christian fantasy, and why Narnia still got Todd grounded
• Dangerous nostalgia rabbit holes: thrift books, Half Price hauls, and bookshelf real estate
• BONUS ENDING: The Hobby Wagon dies... and is replaced by something legendary from Todd’s past

This episode has multiple paths—but they all lead to midlife book hoarding and the triumphant return of the 1980s Dodge Omni.

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Eric and Todd open the spooky crypt of childhood trauma, fall nostalgia, and haunted hayrides for a true Halloween hodgepodge. From questionable school field trips to penitentiaries (seriously), to Count Chocula marathons and haunted fun barns, the TodCast PodCast celebrates the season the only way they know how—by wildly veering off-topic.

• Decorating early and often: spiders, skulls, and strategic hedge eyeballs
• Todd learns haunted houses exist... then immediately decides he’s out
• Eric's penitentiary field trip recap: electric chairs, Charles Manson, and third graders
• Clowns: from grandma-approved tchotchkes to cultural icons of horror
• The cereal cinematic universe: Count Chocula vs. Frankenberry vs. the forgotten Fruit Brute
• Childhood horror exposure: Lazarus, not zombies
• Fall festivities and the cursed hay bale jungle gym of doom
• Bonus: The return of Benjamin Frankenstein and a mandatory Count Chocula party with themed commercials

Halloween may be scary, but adulthood nostalgia is even scarier. Trick? Treat? This episode is both—and also cereal.

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After a decade of not stepping foot in Walt’s original playground, Eric finally boards a plane (yes, a plane!) for the ultimate Disney pilgrimage: Disneyland. Todd tries to keep up as Eric drops enough trivia to qualify as a park historian while revealing the real reason for the trip—pure, unfiltered theme park nerdery.

• Why this isn’t just a vacation—it’s a research mission (that just happens to be fully catered by Disney)
• The shocking difference in resort numbers between Disneyland and Disney World
• How a van, a 6-year-old, and ChatGPT nearly derailed a cross-country dream trip
• Eric's anxiety about flying, Ubering, and anything outside the Disney bubble
• What makes Disneyland a must for Walt purists and YouTube walkthrough veterans
• Deep dives into hotel history, Marvel licensing loopholes, and the story behind the Haunted Mansion's different facades
• Todd’s role as confused-but-supportive straight man while Eric spirals into theme park bliss

If you've ever watched an hour-long Disney documentary for "research" or debated whether Haunted Mansion is better on the East or West Coast—this one's for you.

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Eric wakes up with mystery cuts, Todd wants to know what women would do if they could become invisible. So, a typical morning conversation with the Hersey boys.

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The Wheeling Herseys made a weekend pilgrimage to the shrine to music that is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Eric took Todd on a verbal tour and they discussed their expectations and impressions.

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Once again, the Hersey boys have a ridiculous debate on a topic of dubious importance. Chosen randomly from a pile of sealed envelopes prepared by our Executive Producer Abby, they each blindly pick a side and go to it!

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The Hersey Boys riff on their favorite numbers, explain why they are their favorites, and why some folks (like Todd) have different choices depending on the circumstances.

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It turns out that you can see at least one Hersey brother on YouTube. And where Todd is lacking in that arena, Eric (and his family) more than make up for it. Listen as Eric tells about:

We pick up the tale of Todd as he embarks on a journey of higher education...and proceeds to just keep playing games. Though he does manage to invent a fast food classic and sell a portion of himself for cigarette money... so there's that.

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Disney+ has dropped a new Star Wars series...and the Hersey boys are here to chat about it. Todd fills Eric in on a very high-level history of Anakin's former padawan, but only after venting on his one major gripe with this series first.

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Eric (im)patiently awaits the arrival of his handyman, which once again turns into an impromptu episode on time, timeliness, and the like.

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As is often the inspiration for the TodCast, the Hersey boys start their morning chatting about a random thing and turn it into an episode. Today's topic: axe throwing, which quickly turns into a sports podcast. Enjoy Todd's inexpert hot takes (and Eric's corrections)!

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