That Sounds Funny Keith Heltsley

Due to some technical difficulties in our recording, Keith puts together a compilation of new stories through the months of doing our podcast. Enjoy, and here’s the list of the headlines you’ll hear us talk about.

Episode two, from November 3, 2020.

Keith shares a story about a covid pregnancy that produced quadruplets.

Terry reports on a pregnant woman who was dedicated enough to cast her ballot first.

Keith shares a few of the weird things that the UK government accidentally banned during Covid.

Terry tells us about a woman who broke a world record by doing pull-ups.

Keith tells us about an unusual fish throwing contest at the state line of Georgia and Alabama.

Not to be outdone, Terry reports on pythons in Pennsylvania.

Episode 25, roughly into the third week of April 2021.

Terry reports on a woman who had an unusual visitor. A bear who was being chased around the house by her little dogs.

Jill has a story about expensive and illegal fossilized clamshells in the Philippines.

Keith tells us about a fistfight that took place at the Miss world championship between contestants.

Terry has a story about a robotic pizza delivery car, just in time for the April 20 holiday!

Jill reports on a gnome shortage in England. It’s another side effect of the Covid pandemic.

Keith has a story about marijuana related license plates of their band in Colorado.

Terry has a story about a German tortoise with a joint problem.

Keith reports on colorful customized coffins for funerals in New Zealand.

Our session is coming to a close, military brings us a new beer product designed for your dog.

Episode 50, from just before Halloween of 2021.

We feature spooky sound effects as we deliver the news. Terry leads off about police who were called to deal with a tarantula Halloween decoration.

Jill tells how a Pennsylvania school district solve their busing problems with limousines.

Keith tells how a Florida man tried to take back the vehicle that he just stole.

Terry has a story about a manikin who was rescued from a cliff by the fire department.

Jill tells about a sheep in Bloomington who has been on the lam.

Keith has a story about a world record catfish, but before it could be verified by Guinness World Records, it was eaten.

We have a Retrobot emergency when Jill drops off of our Z connection.

Episode 75, sometime in April 2022.

Terry leads off telling us about a truck with a load of spilled bottles of beer all over the highway.

Jill has a story about a new sports bra opening in Oregon. It’s not a drinking place for people with dyslexia, it’s a place to enjoy women’s sports.

Keith tells us about a group who wants to keep the beaches clean, and shares a few items that are commonly found in the cleanup.

Terry has a world record story about a long wooden roller coaster.

Jill tells about a newly constructed house in Florida who has to is victims first tenant, and alligator.

Keith tells about a troop of monkeys who have become celebrities at their home near a Florida airport.

Terry tells us the story he has been building up to all during the segment. A Japanese festival of a steel phallus. It has to do with a honeymoon spot for young Japanese couples ready for fertility.

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Quick recap

Keith and Terry celebrated their 180th podcast episode with personal updates and discussions on various topics including car problems, pool mishaps, and potential career opportunities in music. They also engaged in light-hearted discussions about unusual incidents, historical events, and financial errors, while examining the consequences of miscommunication and the importance of translation. Lastly, they focused on the Brc system and its support for blindness, and entertained their audience with humorous jokes and anecdotes.

Summary

we discuss what’s new with our 180th Podcast Episode and Personal Updates

Keith and Terry, along with a special guest, recorded their 180th podcast episode of season 4. They shared personal updates and anecdotes, including Terry’s recent mishap with his swimming pool, the approaching milestone of 200 episodes, and the impact of an upcoming rainstorm on his pool. Terry also discussed his temporary lodging of two homeless individuals, his plans to launch a robot designed to collect pool debris, and the potential hazards associated with this invention. The team also reminisced about past experiences with lawn mowers.

Keith and Terry discussed various topics including car problems, a daughter’s no-call, no-show incident, and an issue with the podcast’s name and description. They also exchanged birthday greetings for several people, including notable figures, and discussed Charlie Chaplin. In addition, Keith plugged his other podcast, “Quest for Truth,” and mentioned some changes in its affiliation.

Our random topic included Notable Figures, Music, and Holidays Discussion

They listed and briefly explained several upcoming holidays and briefly touched on preparing news headlines for the meeting.

In the news this week, Weird and Wonderful Tales of Wrestling and Fishing

Terry and Keith engaged in a light-hearted discussion about various unusual and interesting incidents. Terry informed Keith about a missing pet snake named Agnes that was eventually found after being mistaken for a crow. Keith shared stories about a Georgia fisherman who reeled in a man’s body from the river and a high school wrestler from Arizona who made history by winning the highest school state title, wrestling against boys. They also discussed their experiences with girls in wrestling, including Terry’s grandson’s encounter with a female wrestler and Keith’s attendance at a match in Michigan where a male wrestler was at a disadvantage with the girl. The conversation was amusing and playful, with no serious implications.

Other items in the news include: Discovery, Zombie Cicadas, and ‘N’ Word Sensitivity

Keith and Terry discussed a variety of interesting topics. They first talked about a discovery made by a landscaping crew in Virginia who unearthed a cannonball believed to be from the Civil War. They also touched upon the life cycle of zombie cicadas and a recent archaeological find in Michigan where a time capsule from 1915 was discovered. Lastly, they delved into the serious consequences of using the ‘N’ word, especially in a professional setting like a conference call.

Terry presents a top 10 list that’s all about small mistakes that cause huge Financial Errors, Historical Events, and Miscommunication

first, since Jill is missing this week, we share a classic moment from our past that features her. Terry and Keith discussed two significant financial errors, one by Bank of America and another in the Japanese stock market, and considered potential exploitation strategies. They also delved into historical events, emphasizing the importance of translation and exploring how miscommunication led to disastrous consequences in pivotal moments. Lastly, they examined the Bay of Pigs invasion, detailing the various failures that occurred due to miscommunication and...

Quick recap

Keith, Terry, and Jill engaged in a range of light-hearted discussions covering various topics including unusual pet ownership, and personal anecdotes. They also delved into a creative writing exercise, discussed DIY skills, home mechanics, and scientific phenomena, while also exploring the challenges of engineering and maintenance. Lastly, they shared jokes and wordplay, and discussed potential products.

We open with light-Hearted Discussion

Keith, Terry, and Jill cover a variety of topics, including coffee, they also discussed their experiences at the annual convention of the Illinois Council for the Blind, Terry’s shared some recent birthdays.

Our random topic included a mad Lib, a creative writing exercise using randomly assigned words. In this case, about a potential Bible lesson

In the news this week

A truck accident in Oregon, and a story about a lottery winner. The group shared anecdotes about unusual pet ownership, with Keith recounting a story about a man who died from a Gila monster bite. They also include their thoughts on the unusual sculptures in the park. Terry talks about a discovery of a two-pound object that crashed through a house roof in Naples, Florida.

Terry tells us about the discovery of an unexploded military ordinance in Jacksonville, Florida. They also delved into scientific phenomena such as the emergence of cicadas in two parts of the United States.

Keith shared a story about a 5,200-year-old man found in a peat bog in Denmark, which led to a detailed discussion on the man’s identity and cause of death.

Personal Anecdotes and Word Play

in other words, Jill tests us with her weird springtime words, which includes a lighthearted discussion about various words and their meanings, focusing on the eclipse, the word ‘Winkle’, and the migration of Mexicans to the United States. The conversation included a humorous reference to the ‘Rapture’ and its association with the eclipse. We also discuss the definition and usage of the word ‘gal’ in relation to birds and the shipping industry. Terry’s top 10 lists featured April Fools’ Day pranks on the Internet, and some unusual products.

Disjointed Discussion on Varied Topics

Through are conversation, we had a disjointed and humorous discussion about various topics including different occupations, invisible furniture, and animal-themed food items. We also talked about a translation app from Rosetta Stone working with a cannabis company, and the idea of flavored milk being marketed as a product. The conversation lacked clear decisions, but included light-hearted discussions about pets and food, as well as a humorous story about a dog finding an old military bomb.

Anchor topic

Keith, Terry, and Jill discussed a variety of topics in the Department of living skills. In particular we talk about home mechanics, including household electrical issues, and the potential consequences of remote-control device malfunctions. Not to mention the mechanics of changing a light bulb.

finally, Keith reads us an email from a police dispatcher and the team who caught a robber with her pants down. We engaged in a lighthearted conversation filled with jokes and wordplay.

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Quick recap

The team engaged in light-hearted discussions about personal experiences, notable celebrity events, humorous news stories, and the meanings of various words. They also delved into more serious topics such as computer accessibility, , they shared personal anecdotes and observed Easter traditions, while also inviting listeners to tune in next week.

Our opening comments include such things as:

Keith, Terry, and Jill recorded a podcast episode on April 2, 2024. The discussion centered around personal experiences and anecdotes related to the Roseanne Barr podcast. They also shared their recent Easter celebrations. Keith and his wife had planned to attend a sunrise service but overslept, while Jill’s family had an Easter egg hunt at her son’s house. Terry took his granddaughter to his daughter’s house for Easter ham and joked about rapping rhymes involving ham and lamb. The team also reminisced about their favorite Easter desserts.

After Terry presented some birthdays for the week, they played an icebreaker game.

Questions included such topics as:

Terry’s interest in acquiring a red and white castle-shaped item to sharing experiences and preferences regarding food and shoes.

In the news this week

The group also discussed a bizarre record of a Chinese man who drank and regurgitated 1.1 gallons of water, which they later decided was too gross to continue discussing.

Jill, Keith, and Terry continued to engage in a light-hearted discussion about humorous news stories, including a thief caught by a police officer on horseback in New Mexico and a Peruvian police officer posing as a Valentine’s Day bear to arrest a drug dealer. Terry shared a story about a truckload spill on the highway, and another about a wild turkey in Ontario hit by a truck. The conversation took a more serious turn with Keith sharing a tragic story about a man in Texas shot dead after attempting to steal a barbecue grill. Keith emphasized the importance of self-defense but stressed the need to be sure the intruder has a weapon before resorting to shooting.

Terry shared a story about a large alligator found near a Coca-Cola plant in Florida, which was relocated to an alligator park in Tampa due to safety concerns.

Jill’s Weird Words

The group also engaged in a light-hearted discussion about the meanings and origins of various words, including ‘pre-send,’ ‘glyptic,’ and ‘Chinook.’ They also touched upon the potential double meanings of ‘Chinook,’ which refers to both a type of wind and a large salmon. Other topics included the concept of ‘nascent’ in relation to a new business, the idea of a ‘new business smell,’ and the definition of ‘simpatico.

Terry’s top 10 list was a double feature. He shared the top 10 Easter candies, followed by eight ways you can tell you are now an adult.

Our anchor topic featured computers. Keith led the way in presenting some basics of how a blind person might find, and use the screen reader. In particular the built-in narrator screen reader and Windows.

Our email tells the story about a day in the life of a police detective. He describes how he was able to apprehend a dumb criminal who stole an Amazon van. We close everything out with our final thoughts.

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Quick recap

your favorite podcast hosts engage in casual conversations about various topics including personal experiences, pets, and birthdays of notable individuals. They also discussed recent news stories, including a live hand grenade found in Toronto and a case of animal trafficking in Montana, as well as topics such as a potential lawsuit against Apple and issues with low vision settings. The conversation ended with a discussion about Easter traditions across various cultures. No decisions or action items were identified.

Summary

we open up with Terry and Keith engaged in a casual conversation about golf clubs, with Terry discussing his plan to modify his putter and his playing style. They also talked about personal experiences and pets, with Keith expressing his dislike for interruptions while he is editing the podcast.

Terry celebrated the birthdays of various individuals including actors, musicians, and athletes. Notable names mentioned were Billy Corrigan, Rob Lowe, Gary Sinise, Kurt Russell, Michael Rapaport, Sting, Holly Hunter, Spike Lee, William Hurt, Fred Rogers, Adrian Peterson, Matthew Broderick, Rosie O’Donnell, Gary Oldman, Timothy Dalton, Forrest Mars, Reese Witherspoon, Keegan-Michael Key, Matthew Modine, Andrew Lloyd Webber, James Patterson, William Shatner, Joan Crawford, Katherine Keener, Shaka Khan, Joan Crawford, Jessica Chastain, Peyton Manning, Allison Hannigan, Jim Parsons, The Undertaker, Steve McQueen, Harry Houdini, Kyle Lowry, Katherine McPhee, Jessica Parker, Sir Elton John, Aretha Franklin, Jim Lovell, and Jeff Healy. The meeting also included the celebration of those who had passed away, such as Beaver Brown and Richard Dawson.

We then shifted the conversation to our random topic, which features holidays. Keith listed various events and Jill humorously suggested combining them. The conversation ended with Keith suggesting they return to their regular schedule and discuss the news in the next segment.

In the news this week

Terry shared a news story about a live hand grenade found in the toolbox of a deceased owner’s daughter in Toronto. The daughter called the police, who identified it as a live grenade and called in the Canadian Armed Forces to dispose of it. Following this, Keith and Jill’s shared a story about an 80-year-old man named Arthur Jack Shoemaker from Montana who pleaded guilty to felony charges of animal trafficking for creating hybrid sheep by using tissue and testicles from wild sheep hunted in Eastern Asia. The resulting “hybrid sheep” were sold to a hunting place in Texas for up to $10,000 each.

More news stories include:

Keith discussed a peculiar case of a Florida woman, Julia Blexy, who attempted to break into a school and assaulted a sheriff’s deputy. Terry shared an amusing story about two women in Florida attempting to create a new Guinness world record by driving electric toy cars 500 miles. The team also discussed various fundraising initiatives for animal rescue centers, including the Red Panda Network and a bird sanctuary in Missouri. Additionally, there was a conversation about a potential speeding ticket for driving below the minimum speed limit on the interstate. Jill, Terry, and Keith discussed a variety of topics, including a strange story from Sweden about a meteorite that was picked up and returned to its rightful land. They also discussed a recent incident in Florida where a couple was arrested for robbing a home improvement store and were later found to be keeping dogs in deplorable conditions in their home. Lastly, Terry shared about a new course at the University of Vermont, centered around the music of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, which will cover topics like parody song lyrics and music production analysis.

Jill brings us some for-letter words.

Keith, Terry, and Jill’s engaged in a light-hearted discussion about various German and other words...

We once again resort to using an AI companion to summarize our podcast episode. According to the robot, we had a relaxed Discussion on Various Topics

Keith, Terry, and Jill covered a variety of topics including pet training, upcoming holidays, and personal stories.

The conversation touched on the intelligence of cats and the unique trumpet signals of elephants. They also discussed the potential for training fish. The conversation ended on a light-hearted note with Terry suggesting to get Jill a Santa Claus beard.

Our anchor topic was on the matter of daily Living Skills, particularly for the visually impaired. The participants shared alternative methods for cooking, dressing, and bathing.

There was plenty of unfocused Conversation, with no Decisions Made, and the meeting lacked a clear purpose or main topic, with the conversation revolving around various subjects initiated by Keith. The topics included a vacation in Ireland, which was a letter from a listener, a movie about Stormy Daniels, a college course, and a movie about a father and daughter living off-grid.

Did we do all that?

The discussion also touched on passengers smuggling at LaGuardia Airport, a Polar Job Posting, Church Disturbances, and World Records

No decisions, alignments, next steps, action items, or open questions were identified.

Written by AI companion summary, mostly, and edited by Keith.

Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast brings you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com