Unrelated At Birth: Recent Episodes
Dave Adams and Adam Russell
Life has so much to enjoy, so why talk only about one thing? Each week we take you on a podcast journey through topics that are unrelated, but are things we can all get passionate about!
This week Dave and Adam dive into the most interesting conspiracy theories, and even talk a few that turned out to be true!
This week, we let the PodDeck choose what we talk about, and trust us...it does not disappoint!!!
This week, we put all of human civilization at risk and let ChatGPT choose the topics for us! Will we finally be the ones that make AI become self-aware, or will we just have fun making a podcast......?
This week, since we're halfway to Halloween, the guys talk HHN speculation maps for the upcoming event! We also challenge each other to a test of our areas of expertise - history (Dave) and math (Adam) - to see what we remember from school!
This week, Dave and Adam give recaps of their recent vacations and talk about why their generation feels so young, even though they're in their mid-40s...a deeper topic than normal, but really interesting! Do you agree with their points? Leave us a voicemail at 863-345-0088 and let us know!
This week we talk the highs and lows of electric car ownership, plan out our respective trips to Disney (on different coasts!), and laugh at how ads got inserted into Star Wars in Chile...it's a running joke funny enough to name a show after!
This week, Dave and Adam briefly recap "The Big Game" halftime show and then have a few top 10 lists for each other to guess the order of...trust us, you'll want to stay to the end for this one!
Full transparency: this week Dave and Adam talk about so many different (and of course, unrelated) things that we have no idea what the title should be! There has to be a word for it...cornucopia, smorgasbord, hodgepodge...but whatever you call it, we hope you enjoy it!
This week, after a short detour through the fallout of Nick Saban's retirement, the guys settle in for a few topics related to the Bible, including what Adam's learned about the flood that blew his mind and if space travel is supported by Scripture. It's thought-provoking stuff, no matter what you believe!
This week Dave and Adam talk their Christmases, recap 2023, and give their best predictions for 2024, and there may be a small chance that we get to see video of Dave trying to ride a hoverboard...listen to the end to hear how that can happen!
This week we dive into the best music and movies of the Christmas season with our top 5 Christmas songs and a best all-time Christmas movie bracket! We hope you all have a great holiday season!
This week Dave and Adam talk about what they would do if they won the lottery...after talking about where they've been, Adam's new car, what they did for Thanksgiving, and the Iron Bowl...it's a full show!
This week we live up to our name by truly talking about a little bit of everything...Dave's cruise, pet peeves, our favorite sauces, Virgil Asks a Question, and a surprise voicemail!
In true Unrelated at Birth fashion, this week is full of random goodness! The guys talk Dave's cruise plans, their college majors, what fanbases would make a good "mish-mash", and even discuss Disney.......wrestling?
Every movie has "unfinished business"...an open plot hole, an unresolved character arc...and there are a number of them that have been dissected a million different ways. This week, Adam and Dave discuss some examples that no one else has taken the time to think through...will we change movie history this week? Listen to find out!
This week, we cover the houses, scarezones, and food for the 2023 edition of Halloween Horror Nights! We share what we're looking forward to the most, what we plan to skip, and try to figure out just how much we plan to eat while we're there!
This week Dave and Adam take to Reddit and choose several entries asking "Am I The Drama?" Lots of interesting stories in this episode...and don't forget to let us know if you agree with our takes via socials or by calling the Delivery Line at 863-345-0088!
This week, Dave and Adam discuss Billboard's recent Top 100 Disney songs of all time...did they get it right, or will the guys have to set them straight?
This week Dave and Adam return (a little) to their Sideline Warning roots and talk some sports - the college football conference realignment and the Michael Oher/Tuohy Family drama - but don't worry, if that's not your cup of tea there's plenty of other non-sports randomness to enjoy!
We're back after a 3-week break! Both Adam and Dave have been on vacations in that time, and this week we discuss highlights of what they did and where they went...and they also pick their favorite professional Quidditch team! Sounds like another "normal" episode!
This week we take a chance and let random Pod Deck cards determine our topics, and it creates some of the best conversations we've had yet!
This week we welcome back our resident game show host, Eric Terry, in a fun game of Don't Forget the Lyrics! Dave hasn't won yet when Eric has hosted a game show...will he finally end his slump?
This week we discuss why TV is (or isn't) dumb and why no one goes to movies in the theater anymore - could they be related (or, in keeping with our theme, are they unrelated)?
This week, Dave shares an update on his Dad, and we have some pick 3 challenges ready for each other...hard choices were made!
After 645 days, Adam and Dave are back to entertain your earholes with a brand new episode! This week, we catch up with each other and give you a preview of what's to come in the new episodes of Unrelated at Birth!
After being on a cruise ship and seeing the Braves win a World Series, Unrelated at Birth is back and this time Dave joins John Rogers' show Travel Tips Tuesday to talk about his time on the Odyssey of the Seas!
This Week Dave welcomes in Bryan Key to talk about the Marvel What If series and what it means going forward in the MCU Phase 4.
We don't talk about it on the show, but we've made it to 100 Episodes! I just want to personally thank each and every one of you who have taken time to interact with this show in any way. You guys and gals have made this show fun and made it a little community.
In my hands I hold two pills. The red one will wake you up and allow you to continue on to this new brave world, the blue one will end our conversation right now and you will stay in this augmented reality forever! The choice is yours! Chose the red and we can start with version two of Unrelated At Birth where Dave has guest hosts Bryan Key and Matt Skundrich on to talk about the Matrix!
This week, we say goodbye to Unrelated at Birth in its current form...but don't worry, Dave will be back soon with some really great episodes! See ya real soon!
It's hard to believe that it's been 20 years since 9/11...Dave and Adam take some time to remember where they were "when the world stopped turning" and talk about the impact 9/11 had on their lives.
In true Unrelated at Birth fashion, this week we talk two completely unrelated things - first, Adam shares his passion for numismatics (a fancy word for coin collecting) and our friend Kary quizzes us on some of the wildest festivals around!
This week, we welcome friend of the show, Hanna Martin, to discuss Simone Biles' departure from the Olympic gymnastics team final and the importance of focusing on mental health as a core component of athletics and daily life.
This week we welcome friend of the show Matt Skundrich to discuss the Christian undertones hidden (or not-so-hidden) in the Harry Potter book series. Did JK Rowling intentionally include these themes? Come listen and find out what we think!
This week Dave and Adam pull random cards from several categories of Pod Decks and ask each other random questions...they range from everything to philosophy to sports topics, and it doesn't disappoint!
JK Rowling says that the sorting hat made seven mistakes in the history of Hogwarts. This week we discuss what they think those seven mistakes were and how Hogwarts history would change if they were sorted differently!
This week, Dave and Adam celebrate the arrival of summer by sharing our favorite summertime activities when we were growing up! Vacations, activities, memories, we talk it all!
This week we return to the topic of the COVID-19 pandemic (hopefully for the last time!) to discuss recent changes in direction on masks, what we can do "normally" now, and what we think will stay the same even after the pandemic is over.
This week, Dave and Adam welcome back The Quizmaster, Eric Terry, and go toe-to-toe again in a trivia throwdown! In celebration of Star Wars day, the subject is any of the 11 Star Wars theatrical movies! Can Dave finally take Adam down?
If you could go back in time to tell your younger self anything, what would it be? That's what we discuss this week in honor of Dave's 40th birthday! We talk about what they would go back and tell themselves 10, 20, and 30 years ago...and the answers range from funny to emotional. This is a show you don't want to miss!
This week Dave, Amanda, Kary, Eric, and Amanda (yes, there are two of them) give their full report-out on their recent trip to Disney World. And Eric FINALLY gives his take on Star Wars...you won't believe what he has to say!
This week, it's the last round of our March Bracket Madness Challenge with the ultimate country music bracket...it's not a throwdown, it's a hoedown!
In our latest March (but it's actually April) Bracket Madness Challenge, we pit the MCU vs. the DCEU and see which hero or villain will be named the best character from either universe!
This week we welcome Dave's wife, Amanda, to do our next March Bracket Madness - theme park food! It's the "sit down" food versus the "walk around" food...who will take the title?
In week 2 of our March Bracket Madness, we welcome our former Sideline Warning co-host Ben Foster to pick best the all-time throwback/alternate jersey between MLB, NCAA, NFL, and NBA!
This week we welcome John Rogers from Travelmation to kick off our March Madness series with a bracket-style showdown between Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World attractions! Who will win the ultimate I-4 Theme Park Throwdown?!?
This week we each pick three of our favorite "pick three" memes and make our choices! Which three choices did the two of us pick on this one episode?!? Listen and find out!
This week we observe the 20th anniversary of Dale Earnhardt's death by discussing the impact that Dale Earnhardt had on NASCAR, our lives, and our friendship! Dave also gives us recap of his adventure traveling back from WDW during the once-in-a-generation winter storm!
This week we discuss how we think the Weeknd did with his turn at the helm of the halftime show at the Super Bowl and share our favorite (and least favorite) commercials!
This week we welcome Rebecca Johnson from Supergirl Radio to take us on a tour of the DC Extended Universe. Her knowledge of DC's characters and stories is incredible, and it was fun to geek out right along with her!
This week is all about boy bands, and we dive into our top 5 all-time boy bands and who we think takes the top spot! The bigger question, though, is how many times does Dave sing? Listen to find out!
This week we recap our reactions and theories for Season 2 of The Mandalorian and the first two episodes of Wandavision! So much happened in both shows, it was hard to fit it all in to one episode!
This week we geek out - and we mean REALLY geek out - about our favorite video game memories, from Atari and NES all the way up to Xbox One and the newer consoles. Bonus points if you ever played Adam's favorite Game Boy game - Radar Mission!
Now that Dave's finished the biography of Walt Disney, he and Adam talk about Walt's life, legacy, and the people he had around him. It's a great discussion with great interaction from our audience!
This week Dave and Adam recap their Christmas week and talk about all the cool stuff they got, and what they did with their families. Happy New Year, everyone!
This week we welcome one of our favorite listeners, Ben Harris, to tell us what Christmas is like in the UK! You won't believe how awesome his typical Christmas menu is!
This week we welcome Dave's cousin, Mary Katherine Atnip, to share her experience as a Radio City Rockette. You won't believe who she's been able to meet...and let's just say it made Dave more than a little jealous!
This week we welcome our newest 5-time guest, Josh from The WDW Couple, to talk all of the theme park and resort holiday offerings in the Orlando area. Come listen and get the download on all the fun things to do this time of year!
This week, Dave and Adam go head-to-head in a game of Jeopardy: Movie Edition! Can Dave break his winless streak?
Yes - Christmas is here! This week we talk our favorite Christmas traditions, favorite movies, and Christmas album that we listen to as a guilty pleasure!
This week we welcome Conrad Thompson, the wrestling Podfather! We discuss his podcasts, his relationships with famous wrestlers, and Dave, Turbo, and Conrad all try to convince Adam to like wrestling!
This week, we do a short show talking about the good things that have come from this pandemic - our favorite things we have bought, and what new hobbies we've taken up, anything that's a silver lining in the middle of the madness!
This week we welcome Ryan Street from the iamGEEK podcast for the second part of our Halloween extravaganza! We talk his experience being a Scareactor at Busch Gardens, our favorite Halloween costumes growing up, and our all-time favorite actors to play Batman and Joker!
This week is part 1 of our Halloween Extravaganza! We talk our top 5 and bottom 5 Halloween candies and Halloween movies, and we wax poetic on how Halloween can still be fun for our families...even if it's different this year!
This week we get a WDW trip report from Dave and talk our thoughts on this year's two Universal Orlando haunted houses - did Adam's son make it through them? Listen to find out!
This week, while Dave is on vacation, Adam took this opportunity to do a shorter show where he interviews his kids - and they have a few questions of their own for him!
This week we welcome John Rogers from Travelmation to talk our dream vacations, and John shares some tips on planning and saving for your next vacation!
This week we take some time away from topics and just talk about life, how we're doing, and a few other random things!
This week, we go down memory lane and talk about the toys and video games we loved to play with when we were kids!
Dave and Adam face off this week in an episode of "Name That Tune"! Will the Human Jukebox live up to his name, or will the Phenomenal Brother surprise everyone? Thanks to Eric Terry for joining us again to be the host!
This week Dave and Adam pick their favorite Minor League Baseball teams based only on how crazy their name, mascot, and logos are - you'll be surprised at how passionate it gets! - and they also have a minor quarrel about cream-filled donuts, because why not?
This week, we take on the arduous task of sorting your favorite (and a few obscure) Disney characters into Hogwarts houses, and it was a lot harder than we thought it would be! Also, be sure to check out our NEW merch store at www.astateaffairboutique.com!
This week, we welcome Alexander Wade from Summit Crossing Community Church to discuss ways that we can raise our children to follow Christ in a world that would lead them otherwise. Also, be sure to check out Wade's podcast, "Wrath and Grace Radio"!
This week Dave and Adam talk about the return of major sports and what that means for the country during the pandemic...is it a good idea or should sports be put on hold?
This week we do a deep dive into Hamilton and give our thoughts on the cancellation of Halloween Horror Nights for 2020...don't throw away your shot to give this a listen!
This week Adam and Dave go head-to-head as we welcome Eric Terry to host our very own episode of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader"...do we make the grade? Listen to find out!
This week, author and speaker Terry Weaver from the Top of the World Podcast comes in to take over the show and talk to Dave and Adam about how they started the show, what their history is, and then he gets in on the fun of talking completely unrelated topics!
This week, Dave and Adam celebrate their 50th episode by taking a stab at answering several of life's unanswerable questions...do you agree with the answers we came up with?
This week, we geek out about the upcoming release of Hamilton on Disney+, Dave recaps his trip to the beach, and we talk the ongoing saga of wearing a mask.
This week is a bite-sized episode, and while Dave's on vacation, Adam gives an update on some fun stuff coming in the next two weeks!
This week we talk something much lighter and dive into the ongoing saga of MLB's potential return to the field, and we also talk the '98 home run chase and what it meant for baseball at the time.
This week, we put aside our normal format to spend an hour talking our thoughts on the serious issues facing America right now.
This week we welcome back The WDW Couple to talk theme park reopening and what the "new normal" might look like when we visit our favorite parks and resorts!
Seriously - how in the world could Saturday morning cartoons and sad country songs be related? Trust us, it's possible! This week we talk our favorite cartoon memories and also review a list of the saddest country music songs that ends up being mostly incorrect. Enjoy!
This week we talk Adam's adventures in fishing and Dave's love for the '90s Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan. And true to our name, we find a way to relate these two unrelated topics!
This week we do the $15 challenge for "extinct" Disney World rides - if bringing back old rides cost between $1 and $5 each, which ones would we bring back on a $15 budget?
This week we both compare our results of the Wizarding World tests for Hogwarts house, wand, and patronus - do they line up with our personalities? Share your results with us on social media or by calling 650-UAB-SHOW!
Is everyone re-opening too early from being shut down due to Coronavirus? Adam makes his opinion very clear, and Dave shares his rebuttal...what are your thoughts? Let us know on social media or call us at 650-UAB-SHOW to tell us what you think!
This week we welcome Dave's pastor, Paul Whaley, as we discuss how a Christian should carry themselves during the Coronavirus crisis, as well as the upcoming Easter celebration. It's a deep one this week, but well worth the listen!
This week we proudly present a show of lists! We talk our favorite and not-so-favorite movie villains, we list out 10 things we hate that other folks like, and we try to stump each other with "4 truths and a lie" with country music concerts that we've been to!
For more info from our "Virgil Asks a Question" segment, head to the link below:
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This week we cover our obligatory coronavirus quarantine update, and we take a dive into our coffee preferences and what collectibles we've been binging on lately!
This week, it's all about Funko Pops as we welcome Dave's "inside man", Kary Loney, for a rundown of all things Funko!
This week we welcome The WDW Couple to talk their thoughts on Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and Galaxy's Edge, and of course, Virgil asks a question!
This week, the guys dive into politics and the coronavirus - but in our own special way! We promise you won't be offended or sent into a panic!
This week Dave recaps his family's visit to the circus, Virgil asks his weekly question, and the guys have it out over Mark McGwire's place in baseball history...did his use of steroids cost him the Hall of Fame?
This week we dive into our favorite "guilty pleasures", debate the best James Bond movie songs of all time, and discuss Adam's mild (to put it lightly) distaste for The Beatles!
This week we go full "Butterfly Effect" by playing what-if with American history, including some key points from the Hamilton story. Also, in "Virgil Asks a Question", Adam gets a few minutes to geek out about The Curse of Oak Island. Enjoy!
This week we break down which Super Bowl commercials we loved and which ones missed the mark, and Dave geeks out about Broadway as we talk our favorite shows and which roles we would want to play!
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This week, we recap Adam and Blair's experience on Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure, compare Universal's Harry Potter lands to Galaxy's Edge, review the movies we saw over the weekend, and talk about things from our childhood that kids wouldn't understand today!
This week we talk Dave's rough flight home from Orlando, we pick our top 5 movies we love that the world hates, and we pick our dream 1990's baseball pitching rotation!
We spent the weekend at the 2020 Central Florida Comic Con, and do we have some stories to tell! We recap both days, interview Nicole Jobin from Comics in the Classroom, and also spend some time with winners of our giveaway prizes...you'll want to hear their stories!
This week we talk Adam's adventures in nu-mis-ma-tism, Dave's lack of sleep, and we take the "This or That" challenge with some of our favorite things about Disney parks!
This week, the Human Jukebox gets plugged back in, we welcome Chris Papciak to the show to grovel about the greatness of Alabama football, and we all talk about what our families did to celebrate the holidays during "That Time of Year."
Surprise! It's a bonus episode where we talk Rise of Skywalker - but be warned, SPOILERS abound! Enjoy!
It's the final episode of our Christmas binge-able 3-pack! As a year and a decade come to a close, we reflect on our past, talking about things like our favorite moment of the last decade, what we've learned, and what we're most looking forward to in 2020. Be sure to share your answers to these questions by dropping us a comment, an email, or by calling 650-UAB-SHOW and leaving us a voicemail!
In the second episode of our Christmas 3-pack, we are finally giving our thoughts on the Mandalorian, and we welcome Mickey Boylan back to the show from Florida Citrus Sports to talk the upcoming Citrus Bowl and Camping World Bowl. Adam also dives into his obsession with game shows, and Dave recaps what it's been like to be Mr. Mom for a week!
In the first episode of our Christmas 3-pack, we welcome Angel and Crystal from Youtube's "Plush Time Wins" to the show to talk about their recent world tour and how they got into doing arcade game videos on YouTube! We also talk what our other "guilty pleasures" are when it comes to what we watch on YouTube. Be sure to check out Angel and Crystal's YouTube channel and visit them at www.plushtimewins.com!
It's official - Dave can't sing for the rest of the year! This week we celebrate by welcoming on Ben Penrod, who heads up the Central FL Comic Con! We also dissect the new Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer and Dave shares how he saved his daughter's Elf on the Shelf.
Dave dives into how he thinks Hayden Christiansen play Anakin Skywalker perfectly in the Star Wars prequels, we dive deep into collecting Funko Pops, and we recap our Thanksgiving activities. Enjoy!
Two alerts about this weeks show! First, spoiler alert, as we talk a lot about Frozen 2. More importantly, though, is the second alert...Dave sings in this episode. A lot. The show literally starts with a song. And he doesn't stop. Ok, you've been warned...now listen and enjoy!
This week we live up to our name and proudly present an episode that covers Disney+, home renovations, Disney parks, Alabama football, and the Frozen 2 soundtrack! Check us out at www.unrelatedatbirth.com and don't forget to leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice!
Happy Disney+ Day! Is there anything else to talk about this week? Not for us! We talk our thoughts on the newly launched streaming service, what we've watched so far, and what we're looking forward to watch next!
This week, we find a way to talk about Popeye's chicken sandwich, decorating for Christmas, and ankle bracelets all in the same episode...but that's why you love us, right?!?
This week we open up and dive deep into our faith and our thoughts on Kanye's turn to Christian music. Is it real? Should we even question it, or should we just rejoice alongside him? Deep stuff this week!
This week we talk the new Rise of Skywalker trailer, our theories about the story, and what we hope to see in the new movie! Check out our YouTube videos, blog, and merchandise at www.unrelatedatbirth.com!
This week, we literally cover just about everything! We talk Dave's 20-year high school reunion, county fairs, the Eagles, the rant-and-rank culture, Talladega, and the upcoming Alabama/Tennessee game...whew! Be sure to visit us at www.unrelatedatbirth.com to keep up with everything about the show and to see our new merch!
This week Adam takes the helm and talks his week geeking out about Star Wars and has a proud father moment about his son's school project. It's a short listen, but with the extra time we gave back, you can go check out our new merch and our new YouTube video! Head over to shop.spreadshirt.com/unrelatedatbirth to check out the merch!
This week we welcome on our wives, Blair and Amanda, to answer some of the biggest questions we have about married life, like why are there so many pillows on our couches and beds that we never use? We also rant on Zac Brown's new albums - you know Dave will have a lot to say about that!
This week we recap Dave's whirlwind visit to Orlando - which included Halloween Horror Nights (twice), a trip to Batuu, and Andretti Go-Kart Racing - and we welcome on Adam's wife, Blair, to recap her visit to HHN!
This week we talk 2019 Halloween Horror Nights and the costume we'll be sporting during our visit, and we also break down our thoughts on the just announced Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie!
This week we welcome friend of the show Shelby Hall to talk the current state of country music (Spoiler: Dave and Adam aren't happy with it) and she gives a report on her recent trip to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party!
This week we talk Dave's big move to his new house, Adam's experience with Hurricane Dorian, and share the culinary adventure that Adam's son, Aidan had at Epcot! Dave's wife, Amanda, also makes an appearance to settle a debate about how their new house will be decorated!
Despite Dave being without his "podcast juice", we welcome back friends of the show, The WDW Couple, to talk their thoughts on the recent announcements during the 2019 D23 Expo! We dive deep into the theme park announcements, but we also talk Disney+, Disney Genie, and most of the other big news!
This week, we live up to our name by talking new recommended AC thermostat settings, Adam's experience at Universal Orlando Passholder Appreciation Night, Dave's trip to the Little Big Town/Midland concert, and we share if Dave will end up getting to go to Disney in September!
After Dave opens with an epic dad joke, the guys talk being a parent, if the start of the school year is something to be celebrated, and they get real about what scares them and what they love about being a dad.
Adam gives a recap of his trip to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, and Dave laments Hollywood's willingness to remake every movie from his childhood. Dave also makes his case for Adam to allow him to set foot on Disney World property in September...should Adam let him?
This week we geek out about escape rooms as we welcome Max Magura, Marketing Manager from The Escape Game! We talk their locations and experiences, how their rooms are designed, and we even dive into how personalities determine the strategies that people take in escape rooms. There's also a blast from the past as some familiar music leads to a world-famous "Dave rant"...you won't want to miss this week's episode!
It's happening! The first episode of Unrelated at Birth is here! Dave and Adam introduce themselves and talk wrestling, Harry Potter, Halloween Horror Nights, country music...and even speculate on what Hogwarts house NASCAR drivers would be sorted into!
Dave and Adam welcome friend of the show Mickey Boylan from Florida Citrus Sports on to talk the Camping World Kickoff and wrestling, and then talk their summer vacations, Legos, and Stranger Things theories!
In the conclusion to our initial trilogy of episodes, Dave and Adam welcome YouTubers "The WDW Couple" onto the show to talk their channel and their adventures through Walt Disney World! Dave and Adam then cover the petition to change the date for Halloween, their plans for Halloween Horror Nights, and Dave's daughter Ellie makes a...OK, make that several...guest appearances!