The Shallow End

Schnebly and Toth
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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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    213: Court Date, Yoga Pants, and a Terrible Plan

    In this episode of The Shallow End, Schnebly and Toth explore two stories that raise an uncomfortable question: Is modern civilization running on competence... or just paperwork and confidence? First, the guys dive into the bizarre case of a former airline captain who allegedly flew commercial passenger jets for nearly 17 years without holding the specific pilot certification required for the job. After more than 900 flights and countless evaluations, authorities finally uncovered a credential discrepancy that somehow slipped through the cracks for nearly two decades. The result is a surprisingly hilarious and slightly terrifying discussion about bureaucracy, imposter syndrome, clipboards, safety vests, and how much of society appears to function because everyone assumes somebody else checked the paperwork. Then it's off to Florida, where a man on his way to court for a burglary case allegedly decided the best place to find appropriate courtroom attire was inside someone else's RV. What followed was a spectacular chain of bad decisions involving leggings, attempted burglary, police body cameras, and a level of commitment to poor judgment that deserves its own chapter in the Florida Man Hall of Fame. Along the way, the boys discuss unusual names, Japanese greetings, Arizona restaurant nostalgia, family technology support disasters, and the strange reality that some people seem to accidentally become experts simply because they once connected a printer. Topics Include: Air Canada pilot controversy, aviation news, bureaucracy gone wrong, imposter syndrome, Florida Man stories, burglary fails, courtroom mishaps, weird news, human behavior, funny crime stories, absurd true events, and the everyday chaos holding civilization together. Because sometimes the weirdest thing isn't crime, disaster, or catastrophe—it's realizing the whole system might be held together by a spreadsheet and a guy who forgot his password. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
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  3. 10 juni

    212: Dog Accidentally Fires Shotgun From Truck

    What happens when criminals forget how gasoline works? Or when a dog accidentally becomes the prime suspect in a drive-by shooting? This week on The Shallow End, JG and Lindsay dive into two true stories that sound completely made up—but absolutely aren't. First, a pair of aspiring arsonists discover that fire has very strong opinions about gasoline, leading to one of the fastest criminal career collapses ever captured on surveillance video. Then, a routine stop at a Nebraska convenience store turns into national news when a dog named Duke accidentally discharges a shotgun from inside a parked vehicle, injuring a woman at a nearby stoplight and creating one of the strangest police reports in recent memory. Along the way, the boys discuss Charles Manson tours, celebrity housecleaning before visitors arrive, the emotional aftermath of surviving a medical nightmare, and the timeless truth that physics remains undefeated. No one was seriously injured. Several people were embarrassed. One pair of pants paid the ultimate price. Because sometimes the funniest stories are the ones that really happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  4. 3 juni

    211: The Church That Went to Eleven

    Would you say "yes" after a fake armed robbery? One Colombian man staged a terrifying mock carjacking complete with motorcycles, masked accomplices, and a gun—only to drop to one knee and propose marriage. Then, Jethro and Lindsay dive into the bizarre true story of a South Carolina pastor who landed in jail after church services became so loud that neighbors, police, and city officials finally had enough. From questionable proposal strategies to a legal battle over excessive worship, this episode explores two real stories that prove truth is often stranger than fiction. Plus: Dirty Cabbage, porta-potty investigations, and the kind of life choices that could only happen in The Shallow End. Fake robbery proposal, church noise complaints, unusual crimes, strange news, weird true stories, bizarre weddings, South Carolina history, and the wonderfully absurd corners of human behavior—all waiting for you in this episode of The Shallow End with Schnebly & Toth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  5. 27 maj

    210: Be Careful Where You Squat

    Two grown men attempt to answer life’s biggest questions:How far should you go to retrieve your car keys from a porta-potty?How many beers does it take before 911 becomes Coors Light customer service?And exactly where should you not squat in the English countryside? In this hilariously disastrous episode of The Shallow End, JG and Lindsay dive headfirst into a collection of true stories involving terrible decisions, public humiliation, emergency responders, stinging nettles, and one unforgettable porta-potty rescue that became instant American folklore. From a Pennsylvania man trapped inside a portable toilet while attempting to recover his keys… to an Idaho bar patron who called 911 twelve times over a $30 beer tab… to a listener story involving painful botanical consequences in the Lake District of England — this episode celebrates the universal human ability to look directly at a bad idea and say, “Yeah… I can still make this work.” Expect ridiculous true news stories, dark observational humor, bizarre real-life mishaps, drunken logic, and the kind of cautionary tales that make you feel dramatically better about your own life choices. If you enjoy absurd comedy podcasts, embarrassing true stories, weird news, awkward survival tales, and conversations that sound like two lifelong friends trying to outdo each other with increasingly terrible decisions, this episode belongs in your ears immediately. Topics include: porta-potty rescue stories, drunk 911 calls, bizarre news, embarrassing accidents, stinging nettles, terrible decision-making, true comedy stories, weird America, bar disasters, and listener confessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  6. 20 maj

    209: Lottery Chaos & A Pistol Packin' Santa

    In this episode of The Shallow End, Jethro and Lindsay dive headfirst into one of the strangest crimes in Texas history: the infamous 1927 Santa Claus Bank Robbery. A gun-toting Kris Kringle storms a bank in Cisco, Texas, sparks a downtown shootout, kidnaps two young girls in a stolen Model T, and launches one of the wildest manhunts the Lone Star State has ever seen. It’s Christmas chaos, Texas vigilante justice, and a Santa that absolutely should not be coming down your chimney. Then the guys pivot from outlaw Santas to modern-day lottery insanity with the unbelievable true story of a Kentucky man who won $167 million in the Powerball… and somehow still managed to get arrested repeatedly almost immediately afterward. Along the way: traumatized mall Santas, bee facts, red honey mysteries, bad life choices, and why sudden wealth apparently does not cure criminal behavior. If you love bizarre true stories, dark comedy, historical weirdness, unbelievable crimes, and conversations that spiral gloriously out of control, welcome back to The Shallow End. #TrueCrime #TexasHistory #SantaClausBankRobbery #LotteryWinner #WeirdHistory #ComedyPodcast #TheShallowEnd #BizarreNews #Powerball #HistoricalCrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  7. 13 maj

    208: Arguing With A Vending Machine

    On this classic episode of The Shallow End, we dive headfirst into one of the most absurd workplace disaster stories imaginable: the tale of a janitor inside a world-class research facility whose unbelievably bad decisions spiraled into total chaos. It’s a hilarious real-life reminder that sometimes the biggest threat to science isn’t a supervillain… It’s a guy with a mop and absolutely no common sense. Join us for bizarre true stories, catastrophic mistakes, workplace fails, and the kind of unbelievable human behavior that makes you question how civilization functions at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min

  8. 6 maj

    207: Bees, Bulls, and Bad Decisions

    What happens when humans push things just a little too far… and nature pushes back harder? In this wildly unpredictable episode of The Shallow End, we kick things off with a surreal, full-circle moment—meeting legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor and reflecting on unexpected life connections that somehow all collide at once. But then… things take a sharp turn. First up: a suburban Massachusetts eviction that spirals into absolute chaos when a beekeeper shows up with crates labeled “LIVE BEES”—and opens them. Thousands of bees. Deputies swarmed. Hospital visits. Courtroom drama. And one very big legal question: can bees be considered a weapon? Then, Kat drops in with a story that proves instant karma isn’t just a concept—it’s sometimes… deeply physical. A world-famous Spanish matador faces the unthinkable when a bullfight goes off script, delivering a brutal reminder that in a battle between man and beast, the outcome isn’t always guaranteed. And yes… it involves a horn. And yes… It’s exactly where you think. It’s a perfect storm of bizarre news, dark humor, and the kind of real-life absurdity that only The Shallow End can deliver. Make good choices… your life might depend on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min
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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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  • Skapad av
    Schnebly and Toth
  • Aktiva år
    2022 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    215
  • Åldersgräns
    Vuxet innehåll
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    © 2023 Eleven Eleven llc.
  • Programmets webbplats
    The Shallow End

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