Special 12… may be the last special if we don’t hear from YOU, the listener.We’ve done this show for over 4 years now, and we’d really appreciate anything you can do to spread the word. Frankly, we haven’t heard from any of you in a while, an

AJSP 11: Secretly Do A Nice Thing

Nov 17th, 2015 22m 22s

Special 11. Can sewing and podcasting mix? Also: late-night parking lot hijinks.Topics:Sewing & Podcasting at the same timeSpiritual Magic?Late Night Walmart escapadesPart of Ryan’s body inside of someone’s carBuying massive amounts of

AJSP 10: Yeah, all the Great Shows!

Sep 28th, 2015 19m 22s

Special 10, in which Andrew meets Scott Simpson & Merlin Mann.Topics:A visit to the Unforgettable “3 Ring Binder” show in SFAnd then his parents wanted to comeWhat it’s like to finally meet Scott Simpson in personSomething strange is goin

AJSP 9: Absolutely Nothing

Aug 31st, 2015 15m 21s

Special 9. Tad really wants to know if he can help anyone out with a dessert later.Topics:Overly-friendly serversSingle-serving friendshipsHostesses that do nothing?Reminiscing on sending Merlin $5Andrew is giving AWAY an entire story. G

AJSP 8: In the Garden of Your Mind

Aug 19th, 2015 25m 42s

Special 8 — the garden of your MIND.8/19 note: Re-edited for better pacing so we get RIGHT to the good stuff.Topics:“Sundays in a Row”The BEST remix song ever: “The Garden of Your Mind” by MelodySheepCarl Sagan’s billions & billionsAlso,

AJSP 7: A Tablespoon of Honey

Jun 25th, 2015 42m 47s

Special 7. This time, we break the 5th wall. Also, Ryan finally got a pop filter.Topics:Ryan finally got a pop filter!The animated GIF bug avatar that we all hateVan Hœt’s creepy breathingGiving yourself permission to say what you want[N

AJSP 6: Only There for 45 minutes

Jun 7th, 2015 31m 12s

Special 6. Never take a bite out of a glass.Topics:How iTunes ratings really help (Enjoy the show? Rating this show on iTunes takes just a few seconds and really helps. Rate AAJ →)How Coffee & Cider show reminds Andrew of AAJRyan’s “ED” Sp

AJSP 5: As Confused as You Are, Dude

May 27th, 2015 22m 58s

Special 5. Action-packed gigs. That is all.Topics:What you need to get “gigs”Wasting time with HearthstoneAttempts at a Brazilian accentMagic Man & Adventure TimeToo many Steve Martin jokesThat Phone Guy videosWhat’s the weirdest thing

AJSP 4: Fifteen Thousand Dollars

May 15th, 2015 29m 57s

Special 4. The lucky one.Clarification on something mentioned: I meant to say that Brian Regan is the most popular comedian who’s never had his own TV show. He obviously already has a show, his fantastic live show, because I saw it.Anyway, wi

AJSP 3: I’m Gonna Save the Check

May 9th, 2015 29m 37s

Our 3rd special!Wow. In this special Ryan (aka. Harrison) shares what is easily the weirdest story that’s ever been told on this show. And that’s saying something.Topics:How Vitamin Water will only take us to Caffeine WaterRyan brings up A

AJSP 2: The Best Angles of My Stuff

Apr 27th, 2015 38m 56s

Another special!Once again, these specials are only minimally edited. Running longer than typical episodes, these specials should tide you over until the next “normal” episode is released.Topics:Breaking: Volcanic Lightning in ChileIn the

AJSP 1: Chewie, We’re Home

Apr 20th, 2015 28m 46s

We’ve decided to do something a little different today. Instead of taking hours upon hours to edit past episodes to comedic perfection, we’re trying something a little more “live” sounding.Today, we release the first of these AAJ Specials that

AJ s1e33: When Toys used to be Good

Feb 11th, 2015 14m 30s

Wow. Been a while!Rest assured that we are still alive, and we actually redesigned the site in the meantime! What do you think? Until we get sponsors, other projects take precedent, but we’re really excited to share episode 33 with you today.

AJ s1e32: Shot Through the Internet

Oct 12th, 2014 31m 51s

We’re back! And with the longest episode in a long while. Coming in at 31:51, we’ve got some classically hilarious stories for you guys, including:How you can steal an old man’s chess victory & ruin his afternoonHarrison gets sucked into the

AJ s1e31: The Elephant in their Dreams

Apr 11th, 2014 16m 20s

For this especially bizarre, Blade-Runner-tastic release, we discuss:The Hidden Truth about most podcasters (except Scott Simpson)The Problem with “The Santa Claus”Which one of us isn’t popular with YOUR imaginary friendWhy we have Alterna

AJ s1e30: Ninety-Seven Exclamation Marks

Jan 31st, 2014 14m 27s

For this especially fine-tuned release, we discuss:Why skydiving and sex don’t mix wellTantalizing Clips from the Unaired Season 8 of Star Trek: Next GenerationThe difference between The Skin Tights & The Bag PeopleHow Pens are like Air —

AJ s1e29: A Walking, Talking Popsicle

Dec 30th, 2013 17m 26s

For this late December release, we discuss:Harrison’s run-in with a mysterious woman who tells him his FUTUREPerks of being a magician when you need a shuttleAndrew reads Harrison’s mind on-the-air. Serious.How Comedy can be healing (see a

AJ s1e28: The Thoughts are Explicit

Aug 30th, 2013 17m 5s

After a strange hiatus, we return with an even stranger episode, featuring:The harrowing adventure of losing your bike on a busHow “Almost a Joke” podcast became explicitWhy black lights are dangerousWhat it’s like to do the show with your

AJ s1e27: Your Damn “Hocus Pocus”!

Jun 29th, 2013 16m 42s

Weaving together disparate stories from two or three different recording sessions, I am shocked to realize that the resulting edited episode is one of my favorite episodes yet. This time, we take a deep dive into:Harrison’s bizarre dream worl

AJ s1e26: Daddy’s Got You

May 24th, 2013 11m 8s

In the first-ever mostly-standing episode, we cover such topic such as:What it’s like to record while standingIndiana Jones & The Temple of the Blue Moon CrusadeHow to get a Series 7 Windows Series PhoneThe Epitome of “Almost a Joke”Why “

AJ s1e25: A Bird in the Room

Feb 24th, 2013 12m 2s

In the deepest episode yet, we learn all about:How Britain claimed IndiaThe Difference between a Personal Truth & A Universal TruthWhy Lion King 3D blew us awayThe Pinnacle of what Art can doWhy Star Trek people can handle replicatorsTh

AJ s1e24: Scooby was there, too!

Feb 9th, 2013 9m

Much knowledge is revealed in this week’s episode, in which we learn about:How to hitchhike on airplanesHow the band Train got its nameHow incredible Gene Wilder isWhy there must only be 2 boobsWhat happens when Van Hœt goes cake shopping

AJ s1e23: Almost a Riddle

Jan 29th, 2013 11m 50s

In the most riddletastic episode ever, we learn about:The show transforms into ‘Almost a Riddle’Riddles & The Hints that RUIN themWhat happens when Harrison spends 5 days in CanadaThe messages Harrison writes to himselfWhy there are so ma

AJ s1e22: A Haunted House Party

Jan 19th, 2013 20m

In this unusually suspenseful episode, we learn about:The Story of Michael, the best homeless person everThe Best thing a homeless man has ever saidWhy magicians get good bank loansHow much magic Eugene Burger hasThat time we say “Alyson

AJ s1e21: Now I’m Driving the Bus

Dec 29th, 2012 12m 21s

In a surprisingly educational Almost a Joke, we delve deep into:What happened to Snoop Dogg’s iPhoneWhat Facebook notes sound like when sungVan Hœt’s thoughts on “Getting Things Done”Why Andrew took 2 naps a day as a childHow to create a