Funemployment Radio
Greg Nibler and Sarah X Dylan's Podcast. Intelligent conversations about ridiculous situations. Based out of Portland, Oregon, both are former Commercial Broadcasters, who decided to break off and do it on their own. They have been sharing their lives and amazing guests, 5 days a week, since 2009.

In preparation for the PDX Pod Festival with sponsors Small Town Brewery and Toko/Jayne, Greg and Sarah were interviewed on a OPB! They discuss what it was like behind the scenes, how strange it was going back into a radio station and everything in between. In World of Crazy: Buddhist Temple; Upside Down Christmas Tree; Scrimps. Ball Talk: Eli Manning, Russians.

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1911.mp3
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After watching a documentary on Ventriloquists, Greg is now convinced that third "character" is needed for the show. Sarah reminds him that she is already the resident ventriloquist, bringing up a terrible memory from the history of the show. In World of Crazy: Japan Bus; Skunk Pet; Florida Fireball; NASA Record. Ball Talk: Conor Gangster; Stolen Canadian Truck. Thanks to SMALL TOWN BREWERY for their support for the PDX PODCAST FESTIVAL!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1910.mp3
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Bremerton, WA is a special place and Sarah may now be it's honorary Godmother after a bizarre comment at a local bar. Greg imagines it as a fairy tale style 80's movie, while the reality is...a bit different. In World of Crazy: Olive Garden; Spaghetti Burrito; Rocket. Ball Talk: Shania Canada; Steve 'Snapper' Jones. Get tix to the PDX Podcast Festival! Thanks to SMALL TOWN BREWERY and TOKO/JAYNE!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1909.mp3
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Special Guests, Kielen King and Scott Dally join today, while Sarah is on her way to Bremerton! In this exclusive episode, we delve behind the music of the infamous Butterman and Mr. Pancakes aka Flap JACK! Along the way, Scott gets a nickname, we get grossed out and a massive 'bit failure' occurs live on the show. Get your tix now for the PDX Pod Festival!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1908.mp3
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A potentially awkward Thanksgiving situation awaits Sarah this weekend and we attempt to figure out the best way to either exacerbate and deflect, or simply bore the participants into a lull. In World of Crazy: Air Travel; Cheeto Turkey; Loch Ness. Ball Talk: Predictions; Bol Bol. Big thanks to MOUNTAIN ALE and to TOKO/SWEET CANNABIS and JAYNE PDX for sponsoring the PDX POD FESTIVAL!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1907.mp3
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The signs are pointing more and more to the possibility of a Cult moving into Greg's neighborhood and his paranoia is at an all time high! Or he is imagining things and they are perfectly normal. You decide! For World of Crazy: David Plowie; Investigation; Big thanks to GUARDIAN GAMES, joining the list of sponsors for the PORTLAND PODCAST FESTIVAL!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1906.mp3
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With the PDX Podcast Festival about 2 weeks away, Greg has just now decided to get into shape for Courage! However, the stress is not doing well for him, but leading to entertaining results for everyone else, with his weird old man in the attic dreams. In World of Crazy: Invisible Bagpipes; Meatball Road Florida Toothbrush; Navy Sky. Ball Talk: Predictions! We also introduced our new PDX Podfestival Sponsors, JAYNE PDX, SWEET CANNABIS and TOKO!

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The world is full of wonder for Sarah X Dylan and while shiny things are not the object of her obsessions today, the sense of amazement is still there. Chili is not the object of fascination and her and Greg are attending a Chili Jamboree this weekend. Naturally, Greg needs to figure out a way to take advantage of the situation. In World of Crazy: Car Wash; Cop vs. Cop; Stolen Pizza; Coolio. Get your tix to the PDX Pod Festival and your free beer from Mountain Ale!

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It's finally happened, Sarah is now on Greg's level of being marked at Gym for her behavior. We'll discuss what she did and how they are now both probably on "the list". In World of Crazy: Clean Your Fridge Day; Cards Against Humanity; Sticker Ball; VR Theme Park; Greg's Snapper. Ball Talk Music; Loser World Cup; Shocking Tom Brady Lame Confessions. Get your tix to the PDX Pod Festival and a FREE BEER from Small Town Brewery!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1903.mp3
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Is Greg an old person, or is the slang used these days going too far? Defo brill convo on the sitch. In World of Crazy: Scrimps; Thanksgiving Pants; Fake License Plate. Ball Talk: Bills Game Shock; Jerry Jones; Hockey Love; Phoenix Mascot. Big thanks to NEXT ADVENTURE and be sure to get your tix to the PORTLAND PODCAST FESTIVAL!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1902.mp3
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Greg is convinced that something is up next door to his house and it's clearly his responsibility to figure out what's going on with a possible cult (or a DRAMATIC over reaction on his part). Sarah discusses what it was like on the panel for #Siren Nation! In World of Crazy: Everyday Objects; Smallville Cult; Flat Earth Conference. Ball Talk: Ball Family. Plus...a special surprise at the end of this episode...

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Sarah goes to the suburbs and it appears she may have been casing joints. Discussions also range from what the food-sharing rules are, whether Santa said something to Paddington Bear in a commercial and how Greg may become a Sugar Baby. In WOC: Mermaids, Paper Airplanes, Little Debbies. Huge thank you to NEXT ADVENTURE for their continued support and of course for SMALL TOWN for their support of the #PDXPODFESTIVAL!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1900.mp3
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GUEST: MYQ KAPLAN. Our buddy Myq Kaplan stopped by today! Myq is incredibly hilarious and discussions range from socks to his extreme anger issue (which he does not have at all). He'll be at Bunk Bar in PDX tonight, so get your tix! Before that, we discuss Sarah's dumpster diving tendencies and Greg's ordeal with the "actors". Get tix to the PDX Pod Festival and you'll get a free drink from Small Town Brewery!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1899.mp3
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A troll has swung at Greg and it appears that he is a "Dirtbag". However, Sarah has to begrudgingly admit that, despite her constant taunts, he is actually right about something! A new business may be launched and Sarah may be a 1/8 cook. Big thank you to NEXT ADVENTURE and to all of you supporting the Portland Podcast Festival by picking up tickets!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1898.mp3
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Sarah X Dylan has been asked to be part of a really amazing panel this weekend. She has many, many, years of experience in podcasting, but not a lot in being on a panel. Greg runs her through the gauntlet, to see how she handles various situations... Big thanks to our fine sponsors, NEXT ADVENTURE and introducing SMALL TOWN BREWERY as a fine sponsor of the PDX POD FESTIVAL!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1897.mp3
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We continue on with the Country PI's Case of the Missing Shoes! There is an update, the investigation has advanced, yet mysteries still remain regarding Sarah's poor, sweet, shoes. In World Of Crazy: Lego Air BnB; McDonald's Ice Cream; PBR Weapon; Church Sign. Ball Talk: Winston. Also, we welcome The Mark and Toddcast to the Funemployment Radio Network!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1896.mp3
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Weird neighbors seem to be attracted to Greg, or is it the other way around? A crisis was initiated for him, as the potential of new "van people" roommates was looming yesterday. It only adds to the strange history of a strange man. In World of Crazy: Sam Adams; Expensive Taco; Whiskey Deodorant. Follow up on Squatch Tales.

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1895.mp3
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A very, very, hard truth has finally come to Greg, regarding his prediction abilities. His entire sense of self has been turned upside down and a new life must begin. A much, much, cooler one. In World of Crazy: Forest Gump, Forced Complaints, Chicken Bomb, Head Biting. Ball Talk: Astros. Also a BIG PDX POD FESTIVAL REVELATION!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1894.mp3
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A mystery is truly afoot, as Sarah is missing her shoes. They were last seen at Greg's house, events transpired and now....there is a problem. Obsessions, pauses, conspiracies and possibly foul play? We try to get to the bottom of it, but we need your help. Also in World Of Crazy: Floribama; White Wine; Tap Dancing. Ball Talk: World Series Prediction; Cleveland Brown.

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1893.mp3
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