The TodCast Podcast

After years of hearing Eric explain Disney like it was both a vacation destination and a legally recognized personality trait, Todd finally goes to Walt Disney World.What starts as a work trip to Orlando turns into Todd’s first real Disney experience, complete with Epcot, buses, baguettes, fish and chips, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the troubling realization that Eric may not have been completely making this stuff up.In this episode:Todd arrives at Disney fully prepared for crowds, chaos, and financial ruin.All-Star Music proves that giant jazz icons and efficient check-in can coexist.Spaceship Earth introduces Todd to the giant golf ball that is secretly full of history.The Soarin’ queue spill becomes an accidental masterclass in washcloth-based crisis management.Fake England finally gives Todd the fish and chips experience real England failed to deliver.France contributes baguettes, butter, and the birth of Butter Pockets.Guardians of the Galaxy delivers Tears for Fears, mild motion sickness, and one important lesson about eating before roller coasters.Eric gets to spend several days proving that his Disney obsession is only mostly concerning.Somewhere between Spaceship Earth, the France pavilion, and a perfectly timed “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” Todd discovers that Walt Disney World is not just mouse ears, gift shops, and expensive snacks.It is also baguettes.Connect with Todd and Eric:Check out our website at https://todcastpodcast.com/ or send us your ideas via email!Find out what Eric has been up to in the world of websites and SEO at https://strongmindedagency.com.

This episode was originally was set loose on the world on July 4th, 2020 but has been remastered for a better listening experience. It is also the 1 seed in the "Now! That's What I Call TodCasting!" bracket.What starts as a casual decision about doing a Fourth of July episode quickly turns into a full-scale redesign of the American parade experience. Eric and Todd debate what the holiday actually represents, why giant sandwiches make perfect patriotic floats, and how ignorance, excess, and creativity might be the most American traits of all.Why the Fourth of July feels different from Memorial Day and Veterans DayDisney’s Bicentennial parade and the case for a giant sandwich floatTurkey vs. ham and why naming matters in marketingTurning all 50 states into wearable mascotsRoombas, drones, and riding lawn mowers as parade essentialsMarching bands, kazoos, and questionable musical choicesFast food mascots, Santa Claus, and solid gold dancersThe most impractical but perfectly American parade ever imaginedIt’s a celebration of freedom, food, pop culture, and overthinking things just enough to turn a simple holiday into something completely ridiculous and very on brand for The TodCast PodCast.

Todd and Eric kick off Season 10 by doing what any rational podcast with nearly 500 episodes would do—build a bracket. Inspired by greatest-hits albums and fueled by spreadsheets, vibes, and questionable memory, this episode unveils the Now! That’s What I Call TodCasting project: a full-blown tournament to determine the greatest TodCast episode of all time.What starts as a simple “best of” idea quickly escalates into remasters, tailored versions, and deeply meta podcasting about podcasting.• The origin of the TodCast Greatest Hits concept (three spirits may be involved)• Why nearly 440 episodes required a bracket, not a playlist• How Todd and Eric independently picked their Top 20 and whittled it down to a Final 16• The three judging criteria: entertainment, information, and original audio quality• Confessions about car-recorded episodes, Bluetooth failures, and sirens• Why bad titles, good vibes, and faulty memory are all part of TodCast lore• The plan to remaster and re-release the Top 16 as “Tailor's Versions”• Season 10 goals, Episode 500 hype, and the long-term dream of brackets-of-bracketsThis is the roadmap episode. The meta episode. The “we probably didn’t need to do this but absolutely did anyway” episode. If you’ve ever wondered where to start with the TodCast—or why it refuses to be normal—this is your entry point.

The Book of Eric continues, finally. Todd decants Eric from his metaphorical bacta tank and they dive back into the memories of childhood at 19 South 8th Street: the blue duplex, the mysterious garage, the basement playroom, and a household relic known simply as the belt.Rebuilding the scene at 19 South 8th Street: front porch swings, tomato plants, and alleyway adventuresThe room-sharing dynamic and the “Todd’s Room (and Eric too!)” incidentHow the basement became the center of imagination and rebellionThe legend of the white belt, complete with names, myths, and loreTodd’s confession about Fred, the imaginary brother who somehow made the listIt’s a nostalgic mix of childhood archaeology, sibling chaos, and a little dark humor from the family archives.

One little typo turns into a whole episode. Eric mixes up “desert” and “dessert,” and suddenly we’re off talking about sand, sweets, and whether cheesecake really is the king of them all. Along the way, we cover Looney Tunes backdrops, wrestling gimmicks, and what counts as a snack versus a dessert.The easy way to remember desert vs. dessertFamous deserts in the U.S. (and Todd’s camping trips there)Why the Undertaker is from Death ValleyLooney Tunes and our picture of what deserts look likeSoft serve machines at home and the hierarchy of ice creamWhat really makes something a dessert (timing? sweetness?)Cheesecake Factory trips and declaring a winnerTurns out deserts are dry, desserts are sweet, and both can spark way more debate than you’d think.

What started as a 4:15 a.m. thought spirals into a full-blown deep dive on biblical fashion, purple sashes, and why Jesus might have been the original Ninja Turtle. Todd and Eric debate the historical practicality of robes, speculate on sash functionality (storage? style? loaves and fishes?), and take detours into Jedi wardrobe choices, South Park, and Genghis Khan’s surprising contributions to humanity—namely, pants and hamburgers. It’s equal parts history lesson, pop culture mash-up, and random middle-of-the-night musing that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about ancient wardrobes.Why purple is tied to royalty and how it became part of Jesus’ look.Artistic choices in depictions of the Last Supper.The robe-versus-pants dilemma of biblical times.Genghis Khan’s surprising fashion and food legacy.Jedi wardrobe logic (or lack thereof).The Ninja Turtle method of character differentiation applied to apostles.The possible practical uses of a sash (including storing miracles).

Eric’s stomach might be in distress, but his imagination is firing on all cylinders. In this episode, he and Todd explore everything from obscure medication metaphors to deep-seated shark trauma—and somehow still have room for sock-based hacks and Princess Bride references.Pepto Infinity Stones: Eric wonders aloud—has anyone completed the full Pepto-Bismol symptom gauntlet? And if so, are they okay?Socks and Swagger: Why buy ankle socks when your kid’s crew socks (with sharks on them) fit just fine? Bonus: taunting your 8-year-old about it.Funko Shark Attack: Todd nearly buys Eric a boat-eating shark figurine. He resists. Barely.Bruce Trauma: Eric is slowly, strategically desensitizing himself to Jaws, which still sparks actual anxiety. But hey, live-streamed exposure therapy might help.Pants Time & Podcast Lore: The episode closes with an impromptu glossary of TodCast phrases—from “pork chops” to “pants” to possible future Easter eggs.Bonus Insight: The shark in Finding Nemo is named Bruce as a nod to Jaws. You’re welcome.If you like podcasts that blend anxiety, nostalgia, inside jokes, and gastrointestinal honesty—you’ve found your people.

Eric kicks off his day in style—with actual cake while listening to the band Cake, before 8 a.m. Naturally, it sparks a cascade of randomness that only the TodCast PodCast can deliver. From Spotify stunts to prank store nostalgia, and even Civil War-style Facebook journaling, this one’s got it all.The Cake Combo: Eric achieves audio-snack nirvana—eating cake while listening to Cake, unlocking a new life achievement.Sound Identity Crisis: The guys explore what their brand’s “sound” would be. Spoiler: it’s somewhere between cake and cooking montages.Paul’s Diabetes and the Samba Revival: Craig Bostich’s abrupt punk country tunes inspire dreams of fictional band names and genre fusions.The Prank Store Rabbit Hole: Remember fake dog poop? Todd and Eric rediscover the lost magic of dribble glasses, hand buzzers, and novelty shops in the Amish heartland.Hamburgers Shaped Like Hot Dogs: This cursed idea launches a culinary debate and unlocks horrifying childhood toy memories.Dear LiveJournal: Eric unveils a new microblogging saga—part daily diary, part social experiment, all written like a Civil War letter from the front lines of daily life.It’s equal parts nostalgic, nonsensical, and oddly motivating. Grab a slice, cue up the Cake, and enjoy the chaos.