The Shallow End
From the Webby Award-winning creators of The Box Of Oddities Podcast comes The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth. Friends since childhood, Lindsay Schnebly and Jethro Gilligan Toth have always shared a love for stories of people doing ridiculously dumb things. They found it wildly amusing as young boys. They still do today. This is your invitation to pour a strong drink and join them for true stories that are tragically hilarious.
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May 29, 2024 • 49 mins
The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth is a wildly entertaining podcast that revels in people's absurd and often hilarious mistakes. In each episode, hosts Schnebly and Toth delve into true stories of misadventures and miscalculations, from everyday blunders to spectacular gaffes. With a keen eye for the funny side of human error, they explore how even the most straightforward decisions can spiral into comedic chaos. The show combi...
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May 22, 2024 • 42 mins
The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth is a wildly entertaining podcast that revels in people's absurd and often hilarious mistakes. In each episode, hosts Schnebly and Toth delve into true stories of misadventures and miscalculations, from everyday blunders to spectacular gaffes. With a keen eye for the funny side of human error, they explore how even the most straightforward decisions can spiral into comedic chaos. The show combi...
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May 15, 2024 • 40 mins
The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth is a wildly entertaining podcast that revels in people's absurd and often hilarious mistakes. In each episode, hosts Schnebly and Toth delve into true stories of misadventures and miscalculations, from everyday blunders to spectacular gaffes. With a keen eye for the funny side of human error, they explore how even the most straightforward decisions can spiral into comedic chaos. The show combi...
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May 8, 2024 • 37 mins
The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth is a wildly entertaining podcast that revels in people's absurd and often hilarious mistakes. In each episode, hosts Schnebly and Toth delve into true stories of misadventures and miscalculations, from everyday blunders to spectacular gaffes. With a keen eye for the funny side of human error, they explore how even the most straightforward decisions can spiral into comedic chaos. The show combi...
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May 1, 2024 • 37 mins
Welcome to the 100th milestone episode of The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth! Join Schnebly and Toth as they dive headfirst into the shallow end of human behavior, exploring the hilariously stupid things people do. From epic fails to eyebrow-raising antics, this podcast leaves no stone unturned in its quest to dissect the absurdities of everyday life. With wit, humor, and a healthy dose of sarcasm, Schnebly and Toth navigate th...
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April 24, 2024 • 39 mins
Dive into The Shallow End of legal quagmires with Schnebly and Toth on this episode.
First, we dissect the consequences of a man's fateful solution to ditching his community service sentence. What led him astray, and what can we learn from his missteps? We'll explore the complexities of justice, accountability, and the slippery slope of ruining two perfectly good king-size pillows.
Then, hold onto your hats as we unravel the bizarr...
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April 17, 2024 • 38 mins
Dive into the global pool of human absurdity with hosts Schnebly and Toth as they embark on another wild journey in "Shallow End." In this episode, we're taking you on a whirlwind tour around the world to explore some of the most baffling and downright dumb actions ever committed by mankind.
From the shores of Australia to the streets of New York City, no corner of the globe is safe from the antics of our species.
With each story m...
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April 15, 2024 • 7 mins
Pretty Sure I Can Fly is a humorous exploration of things that had never been done, until someone did them. It’s a series of weekly conversations about what it takes to break through the barrier of “impossible” and set new standards for human limitation. Pretty Sure I Can Fly is like going to history class, except your teachers are actor, stuntman, and outlaw radio DJ Johnny Knoxville and long-time This American Life contributor El...
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April 10, 2024 • 38 mins
Join hosts Schnebly and Toth in this episode of Shallow End as they navigate the turbulent waters of online antics and historical misfortunes. Strap in as they delve into the absurd world of Internet challenges, recounting the hilariously ill-conceived stunts that took a sharp turn toward disaster. From the notorious "Tide Pod Challenge" to the perilous "Fire Challenge," get ready to cringe, laugh, and shake your head at the sheer ...
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April 3, 2024 • 39 mins
Dive into the depths of absurdity with hosts Schnebly and Toth on this week's episode of The Shallow End! Join us as we explore the wild world of insurance fraud and uncover some of the most ridiculous schemes ever attempted. You won't believe the lengths some people will go to for a payout, from faked accidents to outlandish claims.
But that's not all! In a twist of fate, we'll also share the story of a man who traded in his ordin...
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March 27, 2024 • 38 mins
Join Schnebly and Toth in this gut-busting double-feature episode of The Shallow End! 🎙️Dive into the Shallow End with our first story, exploring the ludicrous escapades of a con artist who masqueraded as a pastor. We will examine the chaotic journey of this pseudo-priest and the comedic fallout of his not-so-sacred schemes.
But hold onto your hymnals because the second half is not for the faint of heart. Switching gears, we spi...
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March 20, 2024 • 37 mins
Over the years, some people have gone to great lengths to avoid being drafted. JG has a most extreme and ill-advised example. Then Lindsay reminds us that putting a hit on someone is never a good idea. And it's even worse when you hire a discount hitman. Warning! Listening to The Shallow End has been known to cause light-headedness and a giddy, silly feeling.
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March 13, 2024 • 40 mins
Join hosts Schnebly and Toth on a rollercoaster of historical intrigue and modern-day absurdity in this captivating episode of Shallow End. First, we unravel the gripping tale of the Gaspee Affair, where one man's hubris triggers a chain of events that reverberate through the annals of history. We uncover the arrogance and stupidity of a pivotal figure whose actions ignited a revolution and forever changed the course of a nation.
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March 6, 2024 • 40 mins
Dive into the depths of The Shallow End with this riveting episode! In our first segment, we unpack the unbelievable tale of a manhole cover theft gone awry. Join us as we unravel the details of this unusual heist gone wrong, exploring the motives behind such an audacious act and the unexpected consequences that ensued.
But wait, the strangeness doesn't stop there! In our second segment, we shift gears to dissect a truly peculiar ...
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February 28, 2024 • 29 mins
Dive into the depths of absurdity with this episode of Shallow End! First up, we unpack the side-splitting world of National Park reviews. From complaints about "too many trees" to baffling queries about where to plug in hairdryers, join us as we navigate the wild and wacky feedback left by entitled visitors to our nation's natural wonders. You'll laugh, scratch your head, and might reconsider humanity's grasp on common sense.
But...
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February 21, 2024 • 41 mins
In this uproarious episode of The Shallow End, two bizarre and unforgettable tales highlight the absurdity of human folly.
First up, join us for a hilarious recounting of the misadventures of two inept would-be bandits whose grand heist plan unravels spectacularly when they encounter an unexpected adversary: moderately priced billiard equipment. Discover how their harebrained scheme takes an unexpected turn and ends in a series of ...
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February 14, 2024 • 39 mins
Oops! Did I Do That?
Join hosts Schnebly and Toth as they explore the hilariously embarrassing world of self-inflicted injuries and the outlandish excuses people make to save face.
But the injuries are only half the fun! The hosts dissect the absurd excuses people concoct to explain away their mishaps, from blaming mysterious encounters with home appliances to accusing mischievous pets of sabotage.
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February 7, 2024 • 37 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Shallow End, the podcast that dives deep into life's most entertaining and absurd moments! In this episode, two extraordinary tales will leave you in stitches and shaking your head in disbelief.
First, we explore the side-splitting story of a very intoxicated man and his utterly unique problem-solving method. Join us as we unravel the antics of this inebriated genius and discover how his impaired...
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January 31, 2024 • 39 mins
Welcome to "The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth," the podcast where we dive deep into the shallowness of life and explore those moments that make us cringe, laugh, and reflect. In this special episode, hosts Schnebly and Toth are back to bring you a dose of hilarity and relatability as they share emails from listeners who have bravely spilled the beans on their own embarrassing Shallow End moments.
As self-proclaimed experts in...
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January 24, 2024 • 35 mins
Join us for an intriguing and diverse episode of the Shallow End Podcast, where we dive into two distinct but equally fascinating topics.
First, we'll explore the unexpected and sometimes comical injuries that occur at Super Bowl-watching parties. From overenthusiastic high-fives to wild touchdown celebrations gone wrong, we'll share hilarious anecdotes and discuss the most common party-related injuries that tend to happen during...
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