The Pondcast: Conversations That Go Nowhere

The Pondcast: Conversations That Go Nowhere

di Jeff Ponder
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The Missing Sock Multiverse with Lina La Rue
No script. No structure. Just a conversation that somehow turns into something hilarious. Podcast enthusiast Lina La Rue—better known as "The Pod Nerd"—joins The Pondcast for a hilarious conversation about one of life's greatest unsolved mysteries: why socks disappear in the dryer. Along the way, we debate toe socks, compare hockey skates to everyday shoes, share stories about annoying our spouses, and celebrate the wonderfully weird conversations that make life fun—no script, no rules, just stories and laughs. Check out Lina's Podnerd site and sign up for her upcoming Pod Nerd Peanut Gallery: https://www.thepodnerd.xyz/listener
Billy Joel, bad concert behavior & great music with Chris Schnabel
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No script. No structure. Just a conversation that somehow turns into something hilarious. Chris Schnabel from the Mad Props Podcast joins The Pondcast for a hilarious conversation about concert etiquette. From mosh pits and concert venues to unforgettable concert experiences, we debate the unwritten rules of live music. Plus, we dive into our love of Billy Joel, fitness journeys, gym life, and the comedy classic Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story—no script, no rules, just stories and laughs.
The fictional roommate you'd regret in 5 minutes with Russ Gooberman
No script. No structure. Just a conversation that somehow turns into something hilarious. Improv actor Russ Gooberman joins The Pondcast for a hilarious conversation about one of pop culture's greatest hypothetical questions: Which fictional character would make the worst roommate? Along the way, we talk about Whose Line Is It Anyway?, improv comedy, raising kids as both younger and older parents, and why some characters are much better on screen than in your apartment—no script, no rules, just stories and laughs. Check out Russ' Instagram reels for his improv work and ramblings: https://www.instagram.com/russgooberman/reels/
The worst bosses we ever had | Frank King joins The Pondcast
No script. No structure. Just a conversation that somehow turns into something hilarious. Frank King joins The Pondcast for a hilarious and insightful conversation about bad bosses, terrible workplace experiences and the lessons we learn from them. Along the way, we discuss working at a bar, the fall of Blockbuster, the rise of Netflix, mental health and how going from stand-up comedy to doing Ted Talks is a grind—no script, no rules, just stories and laughs. To utilize the platform discussed, Digital Speaker Agent, use this link here: https://digitalspeakeragent.com/thementalhealthcomedian
From hockey podcasts to impulse purchases with Michael Hebert
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No script. No structure. Just a conversation that somehow turns into something hilarious. Why do we buy things we never planned to purchase? Michael Hebert of Oilers Live! joins The Pondcast for a funny and nostalgic conversation about impulse buying, hockey culture, podcasting over the years, and the strange joy of spending money on things that seemed like a good idea at the time—no script, no rules, just stories and laughs.
The madness behind “it was on sale” with Bob LeMent
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No script. No structure. Just a conversation that somehow turns into something hilarious. Bob LeMent of Static Radio (http://staticradio.com) joins The Pondcast for a hilarious conversation about buying things just because they’re on sale. From unnecessary purchases to clearance-bin logic, this episode explores the mental gymnastics behind good deals and why some of us convince ourselves we’re saving money while spending it—no script, no rules, just stories and laughs.
Bad coffee, big opinions with David Andrew Wiebe
No script. No structure. Just a conversation that somehow turns into something hilarious. Composer, entrepreneur, and writer David Andrew Wiebe joins The Pondcast for a fun and insightful conversation about ... office coffee? Kinda. From drinking soda as children to fighting writer's block, this episode explores the inner workings of remote workers and how they find motivation to get things done—no script, no rules, just stories and laughs.
Curt Price and the midlife crisis
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No script. No structure. Just a conversation that somehow turns into something hilarious. Curt Price, former co-host of Let’s Go Blues Radio, joins The Pondcast for a hilarious conversation about midlife crises, aging, pickleball, hockey war stories and the aches and pains that suddenly become part of everyday life. From staying active to realizing your body doesn’t recover like it used to, this episode is painfully relatable—no script, no rules, just stories and laughs.
Christy Love: The psychology of keeping boxes (and moving on)
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No script. No structure. Just a conversation that somehow turns into something hilarious. Pastor and adult film actress Christy Love joins The Pondcast for a funny and thought-provoking conversation about why we keep boxes “just in case.” From moving from San Diego to Los Angeles to discussing life changes, writing projects and unexpected career paths, this episode blends relatable habits with real-life stories.—no script, no rules, just stories and laughs.
Mom brain, busy life and forgetting why you walked in with Jen
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No script. No structure. Just a conversation that somehow turns into something hilarious. Friend Jennifer Spellazza joins The Pondcast for a funny and relatable conversation about one of life’s most universal experiences: forgetting why you walked into a room. From parenting and busy schedules to doctor visits and everyday life in St. Louis, this episode dives into the chaos of memory lapses and modern life—no script, no rules, just stories and laughs.
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