Sir Joseph Vanpool joins us to discuss an extremely awkward moment that followed some visible impatience he demonstrated toward another driver on the road.

Living, Learning and Earning

May 28th, 2021 24m 17s

Ed and Diana share some hilarious missteps and foibles from jobs they held during their college years.

The Clumsy Foreign Exchange Student

Apr 27th, 2021 20m 13s

Ed recounts several mishaps that occurred when a Korean foreign exchange student stayed in his home over one summer, while Diana confesses to antagonizing her children at a carwash when they were toddlers.

Making Waves

Mar 15th, 2021 27m

Diana and Ed exchange stories of when things got wacky or went wrong in water. Ed also recounts an experience in the air when he thought he was heaven-bound.

Proud Parenting Moments

Feb 14th, 2021 37m 12s

We’ve all had those moments as parents when we were unwittingly derelict in our duties. This episode is a tribute to parents everywhere whose kids survived their childhoods despite the haplessness of mom and dad.

Animal Instincts

Jan 25th, 2021 21m 24s

Diana joins Ed to share some animal mishaps she experienced while growing up on a farm; Ed tells the tale of a restless pooch that ensured a backyard barbecue was a disaster.

No Longer in the Running for the Girl

Nov 24th, 2020 17m

Ed and Diana discuss his ill-fated attempt to impress a young lady at college intramural track meet.

Shame on a Plane

Nov 24th, 2020 19m 56s

Former marketing colleague Amanda Blackburn joins Ed to exchange stories of bumbling and bad judgment at high altitudes.

Be Careful What You Drink in France

Sep 26th, 2020 17m 15s

Ed’s daughter Courtney joins him to reminisce about an ill-fated choice of a beverage in a sidewalk cafe during their trip to France.

Tales of Teens with a Judicious Father

Sep 12th, 2020 26m 34s

Ed and his brother, Byron, recount a couple of misdeeds from their teen years that went south and how their fair-minded father responded.

Preacher’s Bladder Runneth Over

Aug 29th, 2020 31m 54s

Rick Gibson, VP of Public Affairs at Pepperdine University, recounts the time he was an assistant pastor and the head pastor unwittingly delivered a memorable encore to a powerful sermon.

A Regrettable Thrill Ride

Jul 13th, 2020 31m 4s

Ed’s longtime friend Cotton Sears joins Ed to discuss an ill-fated joy ride in a work van on the last day of a summer job. Cotton also shares information on a charitable organization he’s supported for almost 30 years that allows him to sponsor

The Clean-Cut Teen Who Smelled Like Booze

Jun 29th, 2020 33m 8s

Attorney Bryan Eisenbise recalls an event from his teens when some innocent fun nearly got him arrested. (The worthy cause he’s promoting is The Innocence Project.).

The Mighty Winds

Jun 16th, 2020 24m 3s

Everyone has an embarrassing fart story, and we share ours. Ed’s story happened at the workplace, while Diana’s happened while she was entertaining guests in her home. Ed also shares why Pathways to English is an important cause, especially now

The Nosey Guy at a Restaurant

May 31st, 2020 16m 43s

My brother, Mike, joins me and Diana to tell us why he’s glad he didn’t punch out a man he thought was eavesdropping on his conversation with his wife at a restaurant. He also shares why the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) is a cause close to

Wedding Photographer Takes the Cake

May 25th, 2020 18m 14s

Ed’s longtime friend Mechelle Felsted of Flagstaff, AZ, recounts her clumsy moment as a wedding photographer that created the young couple’s first marital challenge.

Turning in the Man Card

May 18th, 2020 16m 25s

Keith Ozawa, a plumbing company owner, discusses an incident in his bedroom one night that made him curl up shamefully in the fetal position when his wife could’ve used some valor.

A Case of Mistaken Identity Leads to Shunning at Work

May 9th, 2020 29m 34s

Best-selling author Janette Rallison tells us about her co-workers confusing her with another Janette on staff whose reputation wasn’t quite as wholesome as hers. She also discusses her journey as a successful novelist and what it’s like to hav

A Sad Trombone for Taking Some Initiative

May 2nd, 2020 12m 9s

Tim Mauss, Ed’s nephew and a fine lad, tells us about the time he went the extra mile at a job, only to discover he should have stopped at the bridge of mediocrity.

A Memorable Stage Performance

Apr 21st, 2020 17m 21s

Actress, writer and acting coach Ria Pavia relives the horror of a high school improv performance that made her stand out for the wrong reasons. Learn more about the worthy cause she recommends at https://www.facebook.com/sagaftraFOUNDATION/.

Unwanted Exposure

Apr 18th, 2020 14m 39s

Ed and Diana each share a story about baring more than their souls.

Being Flippant with a Girlfriend’s Parents

Apr 11th, 2020 21m 58s

Musician Scot Bruce was driving to meet his girlfriend’s parents when a honking car behind him got him worked up. That led to an unexpected turn at the meeting.

Letting Loose at the Drive-In

Apr 4th, 2020 12m 7s

Ed Mauss, a marketing content manager, bravely reveals a secret he’s kept for almost 40 years about a high school mishap that really stunk.

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Spilled Soup (Trailer)

Mar 28th, 2020 33s

The nanny who probably should have been fired.

Mar 28th, 2020 11m 23s

Diana Ranck, now a school teacher in Mission Viejo, California, was working as a nanny when she got a bit too comfortable in the warm, soothing waters of the family’s jacuzzi as the mom of the three children looked on.

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