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It’s Coffee Break Time

When your coffee run never ends.

In this latest tale from the strange-but-true world of Odd News we look at the dark side of coffee. If you’ve ever taken your laptop to a coffee shop to get some work done, you know the drill – by a cup, work a bit, then be on your way. But what happens when someone decides they like the vibe by the espresso machine a bit too much? We’ll tell you about a peculiar new phenomenon in South Korea that has a major coffee chain scrambling to implement new rules. Find out what it takes to be a “cagongjok,” and why a simple trip for a latte might turn into an all-day affair.

And to celebrate the 20th anniversary of comedy4cast, we’re unlocking the vault for another classic clip. Take a trip back to August 2005 and listen in on a conversation with a noted futurist. His job? To predict the next big thing in technology. What’s his brilliant, earth-shattering prediction? Did it come true? Listen now to find out the groundbreaking answers.

So, pour yourself a large one (or don’t, and listen to the show instead), and check out this latest episode of comedy4cast, “It’s Coffee Break Time.”

This SUV Cooks!

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A ride for the person who needs everything.

“Odd News PAC” is back! This time with a story about an SUV that is MORE than you need. But, since the Dog Days of Podcasting event is over for 2025, we’ll be bringing you the remainder of this year’s 31 Odd News stories with a totally made-up event: “Dog Days of Pumpkin Spice Season.”

In today’s Odd News story, we’re taking a look at a luxury vehicle that seems to have a few too many bells and whistles. What started as a partnership between a high-end automaker and a luxury appliance brand has resulted in a sort of Frankenstein-ish one-of-a-kind sports utility vehicle: the Lexus Monogram GX. It’s perfect for a road trip. If, that is, you don’t mind a little less space for passengers and cargo.

In addition, as part of our Platinum Anniversary Celebration, marking 20 years of comedy4cast, we’re pulling a classic episode out of the vault. Get ready to graduate with the Marx Brothers! This clip is from an episode that was released in 2006. It envisions Groucho as Professor Rufus T. Serenity giving a bizarre commencement speech. And, of course, Chico and Harpo are there too. There’s even a Margaret Dumont-type foil !

Tune in to find out what strange and luxurious features are packed into this one-of-a-kind vehicle, and get a dose of classic comedy!

Lending their voice in this episode is Bonnie Kenderdine.

Repacked With Power

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The robot that can change itself.

Welcome back to another day of Odd News! This time, we’re talking about a new robot that could change everything we know about our humanoid companions.

What’s a robot to do when it runs out of power? You’d think the answer would be simple. But for this new robot, it’s a bit more complicated. And a lot more creepy. And while this new feature ensures that the robot can keep going, it also has a pretty funny flaw. You’ll have to listen to find out what it is!

We also continue to celebrate the Platinum Anniversary of comedy4cast (PAC), with classic clips from the past 20 years. Today’s classic clip is from November of 2011. In this one, Danny Hillcrest takes his video-saving efforts to a ridiculous new extreme. Well, actually, for Danny, this is a pretty standard level of ridiculous. Listen in to find out just what video he’s so desperately trying to protect!

All The Right Angles

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Engineers take a turn for the worse.

In today’s edition of Odd News PAC, we’re talking about all the things that can make a daily commute a little more interesting, or in some cases, a lot more confusing. And one new bridge, in particular, has taken road hazards to a whole new level. There are plenty of design choices here that will leave you scratching your head. And gripping the steering wheel! The details are so wild, you’ll have to hear the full story for yourself.

Then, as we continue our celebration of 20 years of comedy4cast, we once again dig into the archives. Today’s classic clip is from October 2011. Clinton brings in a memory expert to help him with his name-remembering skills. But rather than begin right away, Clinton first has the teacher try to help Cap, the Venus Arms Hotel & Towers old-as-dirt Bell Captain, improve his Swiss cheese memory. It’s a great example of the kind of confusion we specialize in here at comedy4cast.

Hit the play button to get the full story on the bridge, and to hear what happens when a so-called memory expert meets his match!

The Long Rest

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A road trip so good, it’s forgettable.

A family road trip is the perfect way to make lasting memories. And in today’s Odd News PAC story, a Parisian man certainly made some, although perhaps not the kind his family was hoping for. When a quick pit stop turns into a five-hour ball of confusion, we can only hope the rest of their trip went better. Listen for all the hilarious details.

This is just one of many strange-but-true stories we’re bringing you this month. Plus, we’re celebrating the platinum anniversary of comedy4cast, or PAC for short, by capping off each episode with a classic clip. In this edition, we’ll take you back to 2011, where Derrick and Rory discuss Android phones and a whole lot more. It will leave you questioning everything you know about technology.

Whether you’re curious about a road trip from hell or how many things can fall between other things, this episode has it all. So don’t be left behind. Get on board, and let’s go!