Odd Man Out: Recent Episodes
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Liz, Sarah, and Alan get together every week and one of them is the “odd man out” and is forced by the other two to take part in something new: TV shows, 80’s music, coffee, and even Frisbee Golf.
You asked, we answered! OMO (Odd Man Out) does an AMA [Ask Me (Us) Anything] and nothing's off the table!
“What About this?” is a community building podcast that shares life experiences. We try to explore the primary value of new things to further enrich our lives and greater our understanding of one another in the community. Join Vinton, Josh and Robbie while we explore the world of retro gaming in a new board game […]
It’s the last Odd Man Out of the season! The gang spends the day outside in the sun in an unofficial inauguration of summertime as Alan teaches Liz and Sarah to play Frisbee Golf. Listen along as they discuss the game and then do a quick recap of Season one of OMO, revisiting each episode […]
Thirteen Princesses enter, one Princess leaves! Liz and Sarah team up to determine, once and for all, which of the Disney Princesses is the best of the bunch! This week we see if Snow White has what it takes to be the best. Follow us on Twitter! @CommonRoomCast #DPDM Find us on Facebook! Support us on […]
Is your life a perfect graveyard of buried hopes? Are you in the depths of despair? Fear not, kindred spirit, Anne of Green Gables is here to charm your blues away. This miniseries is Liz’s Buffy, and the OMO Gang is ready to explore just what makes Anne such a remarkable heroine, and possibly the […]
Happy Wednesday Oddwonks! The time has come once again for our semi-regular “Odd Man In” series! This week features our podcast heroes discussing the 2009 film Where The Wild Things Are, the Spike Jonze-directed adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s book of the same name. This installment proves to be no ordinary OMO episode as Sarah, […]
This week’s very special episode of Odd Man Out goes meta. For our monthly Gotta Love It special, Sarah, Alan, and Liz are joined by podcast producer extraordinaire Randy Mitchell (a.k.a. the guy who recorded and edited virtually every episode of OMO you’ve heard) for a wide-ranging discussion including what they love about podcasting, how much […]
In this epic installment of Odd Man Out, Mr. Alan Beck plunges himself headfirst into the realm of the culinary arts. One may be dubious that Alan has gotten this far in life without so much as browning some hamburger meat, but trust us it’s true! This sad state of affairs shall not persist, however. Tune […]
Bread makes you FAT? Turns out that having idols like Wanda Maximoff, Daisy Johnson, and Wonder Woman has inspired our Sarah to kick it in to high gear and start…running? Sarah? Join the gang as we talk staying hydrated, craving garbage, exercise, and self image in an episode that just about killed us all with […]
The Oddwonks got to chatting on Twitter last week and one thing lead to another when whaaaaaat? Alan hasn’t seen Penelope? Looks like he’s the Odd Man Out! Special thanks to everyone who joined in Monday’s live tweet of this urban fairy tale starring Christina Ricci and James #itstheeverything McAvoy. Let’s see if Alan feels […]
Sometimes, one of us can become the Odd Man Out in just a weekend! That’s what happened when Sarah made Alan watch The Good Dinosaur. Then we forced Liz to sit through a cartoon about dinosaurs and feelings and howling. Will the beautiful animation be enough to sway Liz? How much does Sarah actually know […]
Today is a very special occasion! We’re dropping the Roll for Topic episode right here on the OMO feed. This is a show where Alan and his buddies Joe and Randy (not editor Randy, a different Randy) determine what subjects they’ll talk about by rolling some dice and letting fate decide! While we’re getting the […]
What would a 90’s childhood be like without The Goonies? Ask Sarah, who somehow missed out on Mikey and his gang of adventurers. The OMO gang recounts the classic from Chunk’s Truffle Shuffle to One Eyed Willie’s rich stuff in this nostalgia filled episode! Become a Patronus by joining Common Room Radio on Patreon! — […]
Did you know that the OMO crowd loves the Marvel Cinematic Universe? This week continues Odd Man Out’s exploration of the various Marvel live action properties. Liz and Sarah introduce Alan to their favorite Marvel heroine, Agent Peggy Carter. Will Alan fall in love with the ABC series as the girls have? Tune in to […]
The OMO Gang can barely contain their glee when they get together to discuss the quirky comedy Parks and Rec. This show is such a favorite amongst the crew that it is quoted on a near daily basis and even gave us the OMO favorite game, “New Band Name I Call It!” Hear why Sarah […]
This week, Odd Man Out Liz sat down with a cast of Role Playing Game veterans for a game of Marvel Heroic. Alan and this week’s guest Josh Unruh (also the session’s esteemed game master) share their experiences and thoughts about role playing games and storytelling, but if you haven’t participated in a RPG before, […]
Port and cigars and crystal decanters, satin and pearls and SO MUCH TEA. Put your pinky up with the OMO gang as they talk the history, fashion, and story of Downton Abbey, and of course, cast themselves as their favorite characters. Who is Upstairs and who is decidedly down? Will Sarah find the show anything […]
Jump aboard this week’s episode to explore the ABC-Marvel series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! If you follow Sarah on Twitter (@elsagrabthesalt), you’ll know that she and Liz have lots to say about Coulson & Co., but what will Alan’s take be? This and many more of your life’s mysteries will be answered. As a bonus, this […]
In this long-awaited episode of Odd Man Out, Alan, Sarah, and Liz sat down to heap loving praise upon the critically acclaimed BBC series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. The OMO crew discusses the wonderful casting, writing, and filmmaking of the series and, as they are wont to do, their favorite character moments […]
Today’s show was recorded the day before David Bowie’s death. It was the day after I (Liz) heard “Under Pressure” in its entirety for the first time, and I haven’t stopped listening to it since. I mention in this episode that most of what I knew about David Bowie is from his performance in Labyrinth, […]
This week on Odd Man Out, Alan takes in a screening of Disney’s 1999 animated feature Tarzan. While Alan normally has a soft spot for cartoon classics, the ubiquity of a certain drummer from Genesis on the film’s soundtrack may prove to be an insurmountable obstacle in his enjoyment. How will the Phil Collins-anchored adaptation fare? Tune in […]
Friend of the show Alastair Stephens guest-hosts on this week’s very special episode where the esteemed StoryWonk shares some of his wisdom on the art and purpose of writing. Also, Sarah gets bragadocious about Liz’s completed novel (seriously guys, it’s really good). MANDATORY: If you haven’t acquainted yourself with the bevy of invaluable StoryWonk podcast content, […]
We hope you find today’s episode especially enchanting! Sarah and Liz take Alan on a magical tour through the world of 2007’s Enchanted, starring Amy Adams. Will Alan be won by Giselle’s essential princess-ness? Can Sarah be convinced that Princesses don’t translate well to reality? How does Liz know that you love her? All this […]
Delve into a far East inspired world of rabaroos, sky bison, and armadillo bears! That’s right, this week team Odd Man Out discuss Team AVATAR in all its element bending (and mind bending) glory!! Will Liz resist Sarah and Alan’s enthusiasm for kung fu cartoons, or will everything change when the fire nation attacks?! SPECIAL […]
With Liz suddenly out of commission, the Odd Man Out troop calls a heck of an audible. Join Sarah, Alan, and very special guest Vinton as they discuss the iconic and wildly popular BBC series Doctor Who. While Sarah and Vinton are verified Wholigans, Alan has yet to fully embrace the show. Can he overcome […]
In this Internet Age, artists can do anything. In 2008, Joss Whedon did just that with the groundbreaking musical/drama/comedy miniseries, “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog”. This one slipped through the cracks for Liz for no good reason, and this episode of Odd Man Out brings her into the fold. Will she become an official Whedon fan? […]
Do not adjust your podcast device… This episode is not playing at 2x speed! The gang sat down before this episode and drank ALL THE COFFEE. Alan and Liz both have their own reasons for enjoying a good ole Cup O’ Joe. Sarah, on the other hand, has yet to acquire the taste. Check out […]
There are fewer films closer to Liz’s heart than 1992’s “Newsies”, starring Christian Bale and Not-Kirk Cameron. In this week’s episode of Odd Man Out, the ladies introduce Alan to the cult classic. Will he be the Odd Man Out and forever damage his friendships with them? Listen and learn! Also, Liz shares the incredible history […]
If there’s one thing that Sarah, Alan, and Liz can agree about, it’s their enduring love for J.K. Rowling’s Potterverse. In this very special extended episode of Odd Man Out, the gang delves deeply into their experiences discovering the books, debate their favorite chapters and characters, and answer a variety of very compelling listener questions! The […]
Liz has plunged herself into the world of Pokemon at the behest of Sarah and Alan. Will she be victorious in battle against her nemesis? Will she collect all the Pokemons? (Pokemen? Pokemi?) Will she at least have fun? Tune in to find out! The Official Pokemon Website The Light Bulb, one of our fave StoryWonk […]
Alan and Liz have caused Sarah to revisit the cult classic “Napoleon Dynamite” in this week’s episode. Will Sarah discover the charms of Napoleon and Gang’s story? Or will she rediscover her hatred for said film? Listen for yourself to discover the unambiguous result! Learn more about Napoleon Dynamite on IMDB Follow Us on Twitter […]
The gang can finally agree on a thing! Liz, Sarah, and Alan profess their unadulterated love for “The Quest”, ABC’s role-playing reality show. If you haven’t seen “The Quest”, this episode will make you want to. Listen to find out which of the Paladins the OMO crew would take into apocalyptic battle, as well as why […]