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It Doesn't Add Up
Hosted by two siblings, It Doesn’t Add Up takes a deep dive into the strangest conspiracy theories the ‘net has to offer. Less “Loose Change,” more “inter-dimensional time travel” and “the moon isn’t real.”
In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, Clear Channel (now iHeartMedia) circulated a list of songs to all of its radio stations that were suggested to not be broadcast. Some of the picks make sense, others absolutely do not. We go through the list, a time capsule of the thought process following a national tragedy whose consequences are still being felt. Alien Ant Farm is also here.Timestamps:
Pickleball Purgatory 0:00-6:50
Pixel Fold impressions 6:51-16:58
JFK Cult & Tiny Teflon 16:59-27:50
9/11 Music 27:51-46-40
Covers & Spongebob AI 46:41-1:02:26
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In our first Book Club episode we discuss Paul Tremblay’s The Pallbearers Club, the pseudo-memoir novel filled with New England dread, medical anxiety, vampire orbs, and 80s punk. What did we think of the unique formatting and hyper-focused interiority of the narration? Give it a listen to find out. Check out The Pallbearers Club at […]
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Here with a solo pod, because I have some stuff I want to talk about. Like the new Ari Aster movie, Beau is Afraid, and how it’s a 3 hour long nightmare for the paranoid among us. Specifically me. Later I’ve got an anime check in, as a bout of insomnia created the perfect conditions […]
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We’ve got a packed show for you this week. In Mountains of Madness we talk about Twitter clones and where we’re all supposed to go now that our 20s are over. We can’t keep making accounts forever. In Worst Beats in the World we discover the song of the summer. And in the latter half […]
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Sometimes we just shouldn’t record. But once we press that shiny red button, all bets are off, for better or worse. In any event we’ve got the latest Persona 3 Reloaded updates after the game’s official unveiling. And Atlus had still had one more trick up their sleeves that the leaks couldn’t let slip. We […]
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All the rumors and leaks were true. The Persona 3 remake is real, and in this episode I give my first impressions and reactions to the news, as well as some in-depth analysis of the trailer and what we know so far about Persona 3: Reloaded. I have some concerns. But before that I do […]
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Sometimes we never learn from our mistakes. Toddlers learn not to touch the hot stove, but we didn’t remember why we stopped doing tarot readings in the opening of the show. Oops. Later, we discuss the children’s author who sought a little too much real world experience, the “hallucinations” of AI, and dive back into […]
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The AI storm rages on, and we hear a lot about these large datasets these large language models and supposedly advanced AIs are trained with. But what exactly is in those datasets, and why are these “open” AI companies not exactly forthright with the data they’re using? We uncover the reality in Artificial Insanity.Later, we discuss Genshin Impact’s developers new turn based RPG that’s got its hooks in me. But how long can I have a good time before Honkai Star Rail makes me reach for my wallet?Socials:
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We’ve got a deep dive for you this week, and I needed to call in some backup.We’re taking a look at some controversy surrounding emo/punk band Say Anything, its lead Max Bemis, and his and his family’s patterns of behavior over the last several years.From Kanye to grifting, has this been a downward spiral, or is this more of a case of fan overreaction? What happens when messy people bite off more than they can chew, and put everything out there for the world to see?An examination of the ways in which fandom and social media mix for the worst, when art stops being metaphorical, and killing your idols.Socials:
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I’ve got a short one for you as I recover from another wisdom tooth surgery. It’s just been so much fun behind the scenes. Sunshine and rainbows.So let me tell you about some anime I’ve seen lately. As usual we’ve got some good, some bad, and some weird. Thanks for putting up with a weird week. More in-depth stuff coming in the next one.Socials:
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Can we talk about the Persona 3 Remake leaks? I need to talk about the Persona 3 Remake leaks. I’ve been dying to talk to you about the Persona Remake 3 leaks.But first: a new Dating is Dead has me joining a new dating site, but I don’t think I’m supposed to be there. Artificial Insanity brings us Italians cracking down on ChatGPT, and more.Socials:
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It’s been a minute. But there’s a very good reason for that. Allow me to explain, in graphic detail.Afterwards, in an extended Moogle, it’s time. This has been brewing for far too long and I need to get it off my chest. Final Fantasy XIV is not in a good place. Let me count the ways. I apologize in advance. I promise now that I’ve gotten it all out, I don’t need to talk about the game ever again.Socials:
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This guy’s gotta be stopped. His head’s so enormous it can fill a bus. Find out what has Bill so heated in a new Worst Beats In The World.Later, they’re really trying to make AI happen. In the dumbest ways possible. Let’s discuss in our new segment: Artificial Insanity. Flooding fiction magazines, erotic roleplay, stealing voices. The “move fast, break stuff” mantra is moving so fast it’s hard to keep up.Did It All For The Moogle rounds out the show with a discussion of FFXVI preview coverage after extended looks at gameplay were revealed and interviews with the dev team released. Why is everyone willfully misinterpreting what they say?Socials:
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AI is rising and feeling a little omnipresent. And so too is AI anxiety. But AI is dumb and bad, especially in its current state and in the ways it is being implemented to replace what we already have. This is unfortunately only the beginning.Later, Bill talks about FFXIV third party plugin scandals, from raid cheating to cosmetic malware. Egos, betrayal, and regular players caught in the crossfire.Socials:
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AI is rising and feeling a little omnipresent. And so too is AI anxiety. But AI is dumb and bad, especially in its current state and in the ways it is being implemented to replace what we already have. This is unfortunately only the beginning.Later, Bill talks about FFXIV third party plugin scandals, from raid cheating to cosmetic malware. Egos, betrayal, and regular players caught in the crossfire.Socials:
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Let’s call it Season 3, shall we?Bill is back with a tweaked format to tell you all about the things that annoy him. It’s an exhaustive list. From mob-mentality NFL conspiracy theorists, to anti-vaxxers, to people that don’t like the Persona 3 Portable port.Yes, Did It All For the Moogle made the cut. There are JRPG takes to be had. Find out the new direction of the show and what else is in store for DeadEndRoad.We’re back in business. Prepare for chaos.Socials:
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They all leave in the end. Ian’s time on the show has come to a close, for now. Bill sends him off with a little fanfare, courtesy of Fred Durst and a disgraced Pennsylvania politician from the 80s.Other topics: the lightspeed collapse of Twitter, Barbarian discussion, TSwift’s baby eras, pregnant mannequins, and more.What a long, strange trip it’s been..Socials:
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Ian has some very important questions, and the only way to find answers is to consult the cards. In a new Not In The Cards, we consult the collective unconscious to see whether or not the New York Jets are for real.Later, Worst Beats In The World has us pining for the soothing tones of Limp Bizkit. A Beautiful Cinema covers Halloween Ends, and this latest Halloween trilogy as a whole. Did the finale work? Did any of these movies work? Why are we here?Socials:
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Quick mini-pod discussing the new Hellraiser reboot. We discuss its issues and whether it’s worth your 2 hours this Halloween season.Full episodes of The DeadEndRoad Show: https://video.deadendroad.co/?cat=5Socials:
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Bill is seeing connections everywhere. Ian isn’t convinced. We’re all mad here.A new Datingis Dead teaches us how to steal someone’s boyfriend. Informative information all around that definitely isn’t thought up by the utterly deranged.Later, Bill isn’t impressed by The World Ends With You, or the end of the 25th Persona anniversary. This is the only thing he has in common with Shania Twain.We get serious with our big story this week, taking a look at the scandals plaguing the hockey world. Content warning for sexual abuse and grooming, begins at the 1:17 mark to about the episode’s close if you need to avoid those kinds of topics.Socials:
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Our stock continues to rise, and the business opportunities are flooding our inbox. Get in on the ground-floor while you can, there are only so many euros to go around…Dead Wrong brings us an update on the chess cheating scandal with some answers, some more questions, and a conclusion for now. Moogle sees Bill in yet another JRPG predicament as he laments Atlus’ poor decision making and needs to make some decisions of his own. Or will he let fate decide? Ooooh mysterious…Later we discuss David Cronenberg’s latest, Crimes of the Future. What does the world look like after it has decayed and humans evolve extra organs?Other topics: Overwatch 2 gets worse, Steam Deck updates, Joe Biden walks back any progressive statement he makes, and more.Socials:
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If there’s one thing you know about The DeadEndRoad Show, you know it’s the place you can turn to for the freshest, hottest beats out there. You’ve been looking for that new sound, well get a load of this.Later, our deep dive this week covers the systemic rot within the NFL, from Brett Favre to hiding concussions. It’s a disgusting business top to bottom.And because we’ve never heard of consistency in theme or tone, Did It All For the Moogle brings us another anime check in, with some more “fetish crap” before getting to anything worth watching. Bill then rants about SMT and why Soul Hackers 2 isn’t getting a fair shake. You should have expected all of this by now.Socials:
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In our third livestreamed show we welcomed a very special guest, who’s way above our pay grade.Later we watch some videos to try to see if the Queen’s ghost is trapped. We also see some kids get hitsticked Madden-style by mascots.Socials:
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We’ve got a big gaming-focused show on deck this week, as Bill’s Steam Deck came in and he’s got some early impressions about the seemingly limitless potential of the device he will use to play almost only Shin Megami Tensei games.Moogle brings us more FFXIV balance woes, and then we talk about how Overwatch 2 just seems like a bad idea all around, as former players of the original.All of this after a new Dating is Dead, where we look to the past. 1970 to be exact, for some tips on how to make your partner happy. If anyone knows what “evening studs” are, let us know.Socials:
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We can’t please everybody. And we definitely can’t please Dale. We heard from our hate listener again, and he seems to be under a little bit of stress. Perhaps a fresh DeadEndRoad Show is just what he needs.Later we jump into the world of conspiracy to try to make sense of the various message board ramblings we found. Factions of magicians, 5g traffic circles, Epstein. You really can’t ask for much more, or for more coherence.And speaking of conspiracy, we discuss the Don’t Worry Darling cast drama in Beautiful Cinema and its strange ties to Qanon…Socials:
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It’s Soul Hackers 2 season, and nothing else matters.Well, maybe except for a new cult that might be behind a string of murders in Alabama, with an enigmatic guru/rapper as its leader.Ian is on the hunt for new pants. Taylor Swift’s numerical marketing is discussed. Other topics: US open smells, new FX TV, an update on Bill’s experiments.Socials:
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In our first Halloween Special we confront our fears by looking at the Clown Sightings of 2016. We cut through the media (and meme) frenzy and figure out where all these evil “entertainers” came from. Who is the evil clown patient zero? Why are we so afraid of clowns? How many clowns are sex offenders? […]
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You’ve come far, pilgrim. Our look into Cicada 3301 concludes with the evidence and the theory that Cicada is a cult, and we try to make sense of the myriad references Cicada used in their puzzles, as well as some potential first-hand sources inside Cicada. Topics include William Blake, existential philosophy, ego death, and more. […]
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We’re back with a deep dive into another Internet rabbit hole, plunging headfirst into the strange, cryptic scavenger hunt known as Cicada 3301. In this first part we get into the background behind some shadowy puzzles and start to figure out just what Cicada could be, and we discover that the mystery isn’t over just […]
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Kept you waiting, huh? It Doesn’t Add Up is back after far too long and this time we dive into the conspiracy theory that seems to have a second life. Originally unearthed in 2012, resurrected in 2017, we take a look at the evidence that insists pop star Avril Lavigne died in 2003 and was […]
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This time around we’re taking a look at time travel claims, hoaxes, and conspiracies. Who is CERN, and just what are they up to? Did a group of children lose their legs and meet George Washington? Other topics include: urban legends, advertising, video games, unicorns, and a bunch of other tangents. Also, Tori learns what […]
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It Doesn’t Add Up returns! For episode 2 we take a look at one of the Internet’s current obsessions: the Mandela Effect. The theory that certain memories that may or may not have happened are part of a larger conspiracy. Topics include parallel universes, false memories, Sinbad, Peewee Herman, and the Berenstain (yes that’s -stain) […]
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It’s finally here. The very first episode of It Doesn’t Add Up, a conspiracy theory podcast. Originally recorded in late July of 2016, and meant to be heard not long afterwards, this first episode features analysis of an odd belief a small group on the Internet holds. They contend that the moon doesn’t exist. For […]
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