The MannersCast: Recent Episodes
Trent Armstrong
Listen to The MannersCast from Episode 1. In this episode we hear from Listener Art about Family Manners and Loaning Money to Family, a manners success story, and an update on Doug and Julia.
Listener Anne responds to The MannersCast Challenge and that brings us to a discussion of restaurant seating manners. You are certain to learn something about yourself when we talk about big groups at restaurants. Listener Katy also sends in her Report!
With a couple of cool, new (and very different) Sci Fi movies out in 2011, we wanted to catch up with each other and talk movies again! Source Code and HANNA are the subjects of this podcast.
Join us for a discussion of Trolley Theives and shopping cart manners, Colin is turned down for a Library Card, we hear from Esther about a prank, and we talk snappy comebacks.
Twitter in the News, dealing with an Unresponsive Vote, and tips on tipping. Trent talks about crowding in a swimming pool.
Mark from the UK sent us an Anti-Guide for Elevator Etiquette. Trent uses a range of terrible accents to convey this list. We also revisit the question of the Wedding Registry and take a look at how to respond to difficult situations in friends' lives.
Colin talks about his near death experience in an elevator, and Trent's eyes are opened by a sneeze cloud. Should you take a vacation from your cell phone? Babies can fly just give them something to drink. Finally, we offer our first MannersCast Challenge.
Director Christopher Nolan has turned in another restaurant-quality film. Inception is a thriller that leaves the audience with something to talk about-- so we did. WARNING: There are spoilers in this episode!
Join Trent as The Modern Manners Guy in The Ladies Room, a radio program on an Irish Radio Station. Also, Trent has turned in his Modern Manners Guy hat and offers his fond farewell.
Join us for a public service announcement about watching out for pedestrians, mistaking gender, and business meetings in public. If that wasn't enough, Colin has a proper rant about Classic Rock in video games and taking kids to a show on a cruise ship.
We answer an email from MannersCastian Jenn about how to navigate a hallway where people are walking toward you, and we discuss sitting or standing on a bus.
Rules for the June 2010 Contest. More talk about netiquette and cleaning up after yourself.
The MannersCast is not podfading. Derek has a standoff in the handicapped movie seats. A woman tries to rally the strangers to destroy the theater owner!
Katie from NY has a celebrity encounter, and we discuss how to be a mannerly celebrity. Then snuggle by the fire for a heartwarming manners story.
Xerophites emails in about business email wars, we hear about Nick's proposal, and we get a list of things that are annoying.
A listener bluejay story, an in-depth discussion of who has the right-of-way when exiting an elevator, and how to deal with Rude Coworkers.
Beverage Station Manners and Ethics, Girls Go First, Pool Deck Manners and Laundromat Manners.
Protesting with manners, serious feedback, and Derek has a stinky friend. We also look at poking fun at someone for being too skinny.
A little listener feedback, concert manners, Xerophytes has roommate money problems, lending money, protesting and bus manners.
Biggest Episode EVER lately! A history lesson on The MannersCast, a Breakup, something Gross, Favorite Vocab, Govmt Manners, and Taking Free Stuff- whew!
MannersCastian Katie brings a lot of her issues to the table and we get busy talking about it.
Someone who may be a friend of Colin's wonders about how to deal with loud kids on a plane. Then Colin wonders how to deal with kids at a hotel breakfast.
We respond to an email from Dee Dee who had another jerk ask her if she wouldn't take a comment personally and we talk about Constructive Criticism.
Office hygiene. How to handle a co-worker with a cold and what to do to keep your office kitchen clean-- moron.
A few more thoughts on FaceBook and Twitter from Xerophytes. And a look at Spoilering Books.
The Manners of Spoilers. Do you like spoilers? Make sure those around you DO before you go spoiling things for everybody.
Twitter Talk, Manners in the News, The Courtesy Wave, Loud Chewing Update, and Changing An Order for Free, Info on the 100th Episode Meetup.
In time for April Fools Day, we have an episode about all kinds of proactical jokes. Send us your stories and let us know about what you do this year!
Calling a Moratorium on the word Snark, Our plans for World Domination, and Responding to knocks at the restroom door.
A FaceBook Rant about Loud Chewing and we tackle the question "Who Pays for Dinner?" - This episode was almost called "Big Floppy Clown Shoes."
Text ultimatums from folks you don't want to text you, a Fake Tip of the Week, and Listener Tim asks about how to divide your attention during a conversation interruption.
A few rant points from Bree on Facebook, Getting Cheetoed, and concern over Office Mates.
How to prevent someone from destroying your snowman, Good News from Max's restaurant, and Pizza Takeout questions from Paris, France.
Derek encounters a crazy guy at lunch, and he goes to Birthday Lunch that he has to pay for. We also take a look at a FaceBook rant from Katie.
Bluejay? Check. Potato? Check. It's two-handed storytime in this compilation episode of Colin anecdotes.
Monster Preparedness and Monster Privileges. Another Halloween Episode welcomes a question about Riding in Taxis from The Rules Podcast.
Conversations at Weddings, Conversation Topics, and a question from The Rules on Dealing with Loud Movie Goers.
A little airplane and movie talk when we look back at Derek's trip to Alaska. We also talk about joining a conversation in an office environment and a in a public setting.
Asking someone to eat Mystery Food, a discussion on not being rude, and a little vacation manners round up. Then we accidentally start talking about grocery stores!
How to deal with the really annoying guy who won't go away, and some tips on what you need to have a good dating experience.
Rules of Tweeting, do you flash your lights?, and discarding trash in public trash cans.
Graduation Manners, Solid Info on Cardinals, a Cell Phone Violation, and Pharmacy Privacy.
We're changing paradigms all over the world! Singing Happy Birthday, Giving Preferential Treatment to Pregnant Women, and Anger about Ticket Buying. Check James' band at lostmarauders.com
We got to sit down with Cali Lewis of GeekBrief.tv and CaliLive.tv for an interview with our little podcast. See the pre-recorded verision at CaliLive.tv.
Thank You Notes and all the uncomfortable things that have to happen at the gym, and Is that your wife's umbrella?
Gifting, Eating, Singing, Helping, and Writing Thank You Notes. Birthdays will only be getting better from now on!
Teach your kids how to stand in line, catch a new Bluejay story, and get yourself ready for Birthday Season with Part 1 of our look at Birthday Manners.
We dip into the FaceBook Topics for Eating Noises and discuss having your Pet be your Welcoming Committee. And "Hey, you look like that guy in a movie."
Email Corrections? Do you have Thin Skin? We find out from Dee Dee that it's important to be careful how you answer that question.
The most serious MannersCast EVER! Ross emails in with some heavy questions about disabilities. We talk about his situation and how to interact with the people who have lost a loved one.
Paying attention when your food is delivered, a Fake Tip, and how to deal with a bad teacher in a mannerly fashion.
Gettin' Dumped, Safety Girlfriend, Who's Paying for Dates? Trent recalls courting his wife, and we get a good start with some Valelntine's Rules from Boston George. And what happens when you over-deliver early in your relationship?
Some times people are jerks! A gripping discussion of the phrase all of a sudden, a Christmas Family Invasion, The Sharing Nazi, and dealing with people who try to give you their two cents when you don't even really care - at all
NEW SITE AT: www.mannerscast.com - Umbrella Rules, Too Much Manners, and a few thoughts from Matt our listener on a submarine.
Quieting chatty passengers. Is it ever Too Much Trouble to give someone a ride? And there are WAY too many people dropping food in listeners' cars.
This very special MannersCast event features the robotic stand-ins for Trent, Collin, and Derek and a brief discussion about how to get out of Thanksgiving.
A fake tip of the week and a heated discussion about returning videos to the store in a timely fashion.
Public Displays of Hygiene, Does Your Dog Bite, a completely unrelated bird story, Inappropriate Thank Yous. All of this is surprisingly related to taking over the world.
Tight Office Spaces, Criticism, Bad-Mouthing, Over-Sharing, and Telling the Same Stories; Being Loud Flipping your Flops and the Manual intercom. And, finally, riding in the car with your ex-girlfriend.
Customer Service, Reclining Redux and Stealing Seats are all very popular topics in this the latest episode of your MannersCast.
Another iPhone-ready episode where we discuss Being Wrong, Place Names, and Getting Your Vocals On in someone's car.
Trent is joined again by Traci and Leslie to talk about neighbors shooting nuclear fireworks and dumping toxic chemicals in other people's yards.
Trent is joined by Traci and Leslie from Alabama to talk about DANGEROUS DRIVING and GETTING IN THE WAY.
Colin's trip to The Theatre provides a handful of topics for this, the second installment of The Episode 43-44 Special Event.
SPECIAL TWO WEEK EVENT - Episode 43 and 44 were recorded right back to back but have nothing really in common. Episode 43 includes Walking Down Stairs Manners, Correcting Grammar, and a new term "Concept Transfer".
Warning that you're coming by and getting out of the way are just the tip of the iceberg for these topics. Make sure you're ready for the race with our outstanding advice.
We discuss the continuing saga of Doug and Julia, Gas Station Dance Party, and the Manners of Pronouncing Place Names.
Are you standing too close? We talk about distance from person to person, hygiene, and Inuit Eskimos.
It's the one year anniversary of The MannersCast. We do a little year in review of the show and then address an email about reclining in airplanes.
An email from listener Bruce sparks another discussion of Cells Phones in the Movie Theater, and we take an epic journey with one of Derek's friends and his Facebook sweetheart.
We have an Exception to The Rules, visit (via email) with listener David, and then we board the airplane for a dissection of Airline Manners Issues.
What job? In this episode we discuss doing jobs when you see they need to be done and how to treat others at the Airport.
Cammie from Montgomery, AL is pulled over, and one of our vegitarian listeners gets "fed-up"! Sometimes being mannerly is the safe thing to do.
An interview with Trent on the Mac Tips Daily podcast. A brief history of The MannersCast plus online net-iquete for email, instant messaging, and sharing your feelings about your computer. Check out ThinkMac.net!
The email from Diane was a great reason to get back into this. Also, in this Episode we discuss when people use their Major as an excuse to correct others.... like they can't help it!
Public Arguments, Late Birthday Phone Calls, Receiving Gifts. Can it get anymore confrontational??? I submit that it cannot!
Doing Favors for Strangers REDUX, FAKE TIP of the WEEK, UMMMM, Public Ridicule, and Writing Checks.
Discussion about not pitching in for gifts, poaching parking spaces, and how far are you will to let someone go when they are putting you out or asking favors?
Waiting for slow eaters, checking out friends' activities, and taking credit... can Trent pay attention through the enitre episode? Find out on another riveting MannersCast.
Spreading more cheer than one podcast can handle. Mistletoe in the office, Carolling Manners, and "To Santa Claus or To Not Santa Claus." Topic 3 might not be appropriate for little, "believing" ears...
Christmas is coming! In this episode we discuss listener email woes about planning a trip with friends, Christmas Cards, and the crazy gift exchange.
If you feel strongly, go discuss this topic in the Blog! No Talking, Hygene, and Keeping a Clean Area. All these topics and more are very important to maintaining a certain level of social sanity.
Ding Dong! Where's the food? From arrival to "after dinner" we talk about how to be a great guest and really make your host feel like having you back.
T-Shirt Contest Winner! We answer some emails and talk about taking advantage of kind gestures. It's also time to get to the bottom of whether or not people should talk about Steven's weight. http://www.therulespodcast.com
Excuse me! Pardon me! How do we deal with slow walkers? When is the cutoff for pulling out of an event or commitment?
A sacrificial offering of Halloween Manners from the ghoulish hosts of The MannersCast. Be sure to listen for the film trailer for The Score a horrifying new holiday fright fest.
Check please! Who picks up the check for dinner? Should there be an argument? It's the Big Bill Battle!
Who are you? Episode 17 covers introductions and not remembering people's names. Also, we discuss telephone manners from call waiting and speakerphone to talking on the phone in the toilet. Don't forget to enter in the T-Shirt Contest!
Keep It Down! How is your personal noise level in public? Are you talking about stuff no one else wants to hear?
When should you talk to strangers... on the bus, in the queue, by the pool? When is it frustrating? We're joined again by Steven, Rhylla and the famous John Verhoeven.
Go Team! With college football season in full swing here in America, we take a look at being a fan in the "Stands" and at the game watching party, and Steven and Rhylla from The Rules pose a question to The MannersCast listeners. Thanks to Jim for the suggestion of the new naming scheme.
Hey! Your mom is calling you. We discuss disciplining other people's kids, answering machine messages, getting other people's mail.
Dropping off at Blockbuster, unruly kids, listener email and another visit from Steven and Rhylla of The Rules podcast... you have something in your teeth.
Howdy, Neighbor! In this episode we discuss attrocities and how to be a good neighbor... or at least how to use a good neighborly voice. Also, Steven and Rhylla join us from The Rules podcast to talk about correcting your boss' grammar.
LitterBugs! Chris joins Colin and me for a discussion of littering in public, in the restroom, and in Colin's car.
Parking Lots AGAIN??? Listener Email, Blair Strikes Back, Parking Lot Traffic Signs, and Parking in The Fire Lane.
Just Park! Episodes 8 and 9 are about Parking lot experiences ruin our lives. Pedestrians, Spot Crossing and too much waiting for a space... JUST PARK!
Let's all go to the lobby! In this episode we discuss going to the movies and the ways to not offend those around you... it's a good time for all!
May I speak to the manager? This is the second episode in a series of discussions on manners at restaurants. As always, we look at both sides... customer and manager.
Hey! Is that your truck? Episode 4 is about borrowing cars and being a guest in someone's home. Just (over) do it!