Almost Plausible

A malicious A.I. tries to take over a fleet of rovers on Mars in an attempt to transmit itself to Earth.References and Transcript: https://www.almostplausible.com/episode/red-rover/Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3u9XeMUSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jq4eLVRSS: https://bit.ly/3wrjGngConnect with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmostPlausibleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostplausible/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/almostplausible.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mastodon.social/@almostplausibleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@almostplausibleDiscord: https://discord.link/AlmostPlausible

A chance discovery in a library book leads to a series of secret notes, and eventually love. But it wouldn't be a rom-com if the couple didn't hit a few speed bumps along the way.References and Transcript: https://www.almostplausible.com/episode/dewey-decimal-system/Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3u9XeMUSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jq4eLVRSS: https://bit.ly/3wrjGngConnect with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmostPlausibleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostplausible/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/almostplausible.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mastodon.social/@almostplausibleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@almostplausibleDiscord: https://discord.link/AlmostPlausible

A student in a university film class makes a "Where Are They Now" style documentary about a man who, in his youth, was a marbles grand champion. But as her project develops, she realizes that bringing the man back into the limelight may not be such a great idea.References and Transcript: https://www.almostplausible.com/episode/marble/Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3u9XeMUSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jq4eLVRSS: https://bit.ly/3wrjGngConnect with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmostPlausibleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostplausible/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/almostplausible.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mastodon.social/@almostplausibleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@almostplausibleDiscord: https://discord.link/AlmostPlausible

A New England seaside town located on an island is slowly engulfed in sea foam, hiding the greater danger that lurks below.References and Transcript: https://www.almostplausible.com/episode/foam/Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3u9XeMUSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jq4eLVRSS: https://bit.ly/3wrjGngConnect with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmostPlausibleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostplausible/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/almostplausible.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mastodon.social/@almostplausibleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@almostplausibleDiscord: https://discord.link/AlmostPlausible

When a miserly patriarch passes away, his greedy family scrambles to find a treasure they're convinced exists, only to stumble upon a dark secret and their own demise.References and Transcript: https://www.almostplausible.com/episode/doorknob/Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3u9XeMUSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jq4eLVRSS: https://bit.ly/3wrjGngConnect with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmostPlausibleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostplausible/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/almostplausible.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mastodon.social/@almostplausibleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@almostplausibleDiscord: https://discord.link/AlmostPlausible

A string of deaths leads a pair of detectives on a hunt all over town. Their only clue? All the victims used the same drugged lip balm.References and Transcript: https://www.almostplausible.com/episode/lip-balm/Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3u9XeMUSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jq4eLVRSS: https://bit.ly/3wrjGngConnect with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmostPlausibleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostplausible/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/almostplausible.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mastodon.social/@almostplausibleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@almostplausibleDiscord: https://discord.link/AlmostPlausible

While cleaning out the attic, a modern-day kid finds an old Nintendo Power Glove and is sucked into a video game world. Along with a cast of popular Nintendo characters, the boy must fight his way back to the real world.References and Transcript: https://www.almostplausible.com/episode/glove/Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3u9XeMUSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jq4eLVRSS: https://bit.ly/3wrjGngConnect with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmostPlausibleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostplausible/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/almostplausible.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mastodon.social/@almostplausibleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@almostplausibleDiscord: https://discord.link/AlmostPlausible

Follow the antics of the ghost of a bumbling pirate captain as he annoys a New York couple after they buy the cursed anchor from his sunken ship.References and Transcript: https://www.almostplausible.com/episode/anchor/Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3u9XeMUSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jq4eLVRSS: https://bit.ly/3wrjGngConnect with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmostPlausibleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostplausible/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/almostplausible.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mastodon.social/@almostplausibleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@almostplausibleDiscord: https://discord.link/AlmostPlausible

While Emily is away, the boys will play. Mike and Ethan from The Other Half podcast join Thomas and Shep for a story about a woman who discovers a talking carrot in her fridge. Oh, and the carrot is French.References and Transcript: https://www.almostplausible.com/episode/carrots/Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3u9XeMUSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jq4eLVRSS: https://bit.ly/3wrjGngConnect with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmostPlausibleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostplausible/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/almostplausible.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mastodon.social/@almostplausibleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@almostplausibleDiscord: https://discord.link/AlmostPlausible

While on a corporate retreat, two antagonistic coworkers are teamed up with one another so they'll be forced to work out their differences. Things take a weird turn when the pair stumble across a group of billionaires on a secret, sexy retreat. You probably shouldn't let your kids listen to this episode.References and Transcript:https://www.almostplausible.com/episode/resolution/Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3u9XeMUSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jq4eLVRSS: https://bit.ly/3wrjGngConnect with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmostPlausibleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostplausible/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/almostplausible.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mastodon.social/@almostplausibleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@almostplausibleDiscord: https://discord.link/AlmostPlausible

After suddenly and mysteriously losing contact with Earth, a group living at the top of a space elevator must abandon their home and climb down to the surface of the planet using only a maintenance ladder.References and Transcript:https://www.almostplausible.com/episode/ladder/Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3u9XeMUSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3Jq4eLVRSS: https://bit.ly/3wrjGngConnect with us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmostPlausibleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostplausible/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/almostplausible.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mastodon.social/@almostplausibleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@almostplausibleDiscord: https://discord.link/AlmostPlausible

A man made of yarn starts to unravel, which wreaks havoc on his life. He has to learn how to fix himself before he can slowly start to get his life back on track, and maybe even find love.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

A group of inch-tall teens go on a harrowing journey across a hostile farmyard in a quest for oats to feed their community.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

Masked gunmen crash a party and demand a unanimous vote: Pick one person to die or you'll all be killed. A woman who fears her friends secretly hate her must watch as the ballots reveal the truth and decide everyone's fate.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

Despite being inside a comfortable, modern cabin, Shep is still unhappy that the Halloween episode is once again being recorded in the woods. Perhaps with good reason, as an approaching thunderstorm makes recording... Interesting. Luckily, a friend comes to the rescue when things go wrong, and he quickly takes charge of the situation.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

This appealing rom-com will have your sides splitting, when a man with a deadly banana allergy meets his fiancée's family—who own and operate a large banana plantation. Can he successfully avoid an allergic reaction, or will he end up with a bunch of problems?References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

A popular teen wakes up in her mom's body, 30 years in the past. While trying to figure out how to return to her own body in her own time, she learns that maybe she hasn't been such a great person...References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

When a listener writes in suggesting Thomas, Emily, and Shep do an episode about "nothing," the trio try hard to come up with a suitable and original idea.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

While testing a special new training collar, wacky scientist Rick accidentally swaps bodies with his pet dog Jonas. Now Rick has to figure out how to swap back, stop his boss from selling the technology to the military, and try to keep his life in order, all while in the body of a golden retriever. Meanwhile, Jonas is loving life now that he's off the leash!References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

A magical Polaroid camera allows a grieving older man to temporarily bring his late wife back to life. When he suddenly loses nearly all of the film, he takes one last road trip with her before he has to face reality alone.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

In the highly competitive world of shopping cart racing, an underdog team catches a lucky break, giving them a shot at the championship. But their big-money rivals will do anything to stop them, even if it means breaking the rules, or changing them completely.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

After a disappointing experience at a popular restaurant, a food critic with a superhuman sense of smell wanders the streets, sniffing out the best food the city has to offer. Along the way he meets a fellow foodie, and sparks fly! But when she realizes he's the critic who killed her favorite restaurant, suddenly things don't smell as sweet.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

A teenage witch is possessed by a malicious fae, which wreaks havoc on her grandmother's small town. Our bread baking witches return in this prequel to their story, that may also be an allegory about vaccination?References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

After their father's death, a dusty old bottle of wine stirs up conflict among three siblings—not just over whether to drink it, but over who he loved most.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

We return to the hippie commune from our Snowflake episode—this time for a wedding! Snowflake Johnson is finally tying the knot, and among the guests is his little sister: June Bug. The cartel, still reeling from their losses in the previous episode, hatches a plan to kidnap several high-profile DEA agents during the ceremony. Their new leader tries to get close by charming June Bug, but his plan unravels when he realizes too late he was pursuing the wrong Johnson.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

A group of scientists and adventurers go spelunking to explore a recently-discovered subterranean world. Their expedition encounters plants and animals as dangerous as they are beautiful, and the group unexpectedly uncovers new lies and an old deceit.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

Ernest P. Worrell is just a handyman on holiday in Hollywood... Until he's mistaken for a private eye and ends up chasing a missing fur coat tied to a long-lost starlet. With a plucky influencer by his side, Ernest bumbles through Tinseltown, dodging danger, stirring up trouble, and uncovering secrets. It's classic chaos and classic Ernest, knowwhutImean?References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

When a hard-working single mom finds a $100 bill, she can't believe her luck. When the bill returns to her the next day after having spent it, she really can't believe her luck! But when she realizes the bill is causing harm, she starts to question how lucky she really is.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

A man takes a job as a courier, but on his first day there's a mix-up and he ends up with a package that lands him in a lot of hot water. Luckily for him, everyone trying to get their hands on the package assume he's a stone-cold killer.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

Five alien consciousnesses come to Earth and take up residence in five scrunchies—giving the teenage wearers super powers. But when an evil force comes looking for the aliens, the teens must learn to work together in battle to save the planet.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

An antique claddagh ring unexpectedly sends Charlotte 300 years into the past. How does a modern woman blend into a society that treats women as second class citizens? And more importantly, how does she get home?References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

A "nutty professor" invents a new kind of adhesive tape, but things get sticky when an evil CEO wants to buy the formula.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

When a woman accidentally curses her boyfriend, he becomes a man made entirely out of chocolate. Together, they must remove the curse and repair their relationship.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramBlueskyMastodonThreadsDiscord

A pair of professional soccer players get magically zapped into a young soccer player's socks, and together they must figure out how to get the players back into their bodies.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

In 1957, a stop sign made from a high-strength alloy was accidentally launched into space during a test nuclear explosion. Now the stop sign has orbited the sun and is on its way back toward Earth. Scientists calculate it will hit the White House, so evasive action is taken, with disastrous (and hilarious) results.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

An errant cork is at the center of a murder mystery set in an exclusive old-money gentleman's club.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

When down-and-out Victoria goes for a late-night walk in the middle of her company Christmas party, a peculiar sight draws her into the strange world of Christmas Land. There she meets Santa's daughter, a friendly polar bear, a magical talking doll, and together they help to save Christmas.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

Ten years ago in the small town of Echo Valley, a school bus full of children disappeared. Amy was supposed to be on that bus, but she faked an illness to stay home and her life was spared. One day, a couple dozen brightly colored balloons gently float down from the sky bringing with them mementos belonging to the missing children. Things get even stranger when Amy's classmates return to the town—and they haven't aged a day. The mystery reaches new heights when the truth about Amy's life over the past decade is revealed, and she learns of the difficult decision she must make for her future.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

An ancient curse has resurrected a monster in a local cranberry bog, and the characters from our Bread Maker episode must work together to deal with this new threat.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

When an autistic librarian is cajoled by her jealous co-worker into writing a self-help pamphlet about romantic relationships (a topic in which she has no actual experience) it leads to a "comedic" misunderstanding—and her first real romance.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

This year it was Shep's turn to choose the location for the Halloween episode, and he chose a diner because it's indoors. While enjoying their meals, the trio share stories centered around bones. Luckily, being indoors this year means no harm should manage to befall them. And yet, there seem to be an awful lot of sirens outside...Credits and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

A cursed sweater that appeared in a classic slasher film claims new victims after being purchased by a fan.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

An aging artist flew too close to the sun with a famous series of decorated beverage coasters in her youth. Now, years later, she finds herself at a bar without the means to pay. It's suggested that she decorate another coaster in lieu of payment. She reluctantly agrees, and the endeavor brings up difficult memories and feelings for the artist.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

John Cena and Michael Cera team up again, this time as a bush pilot and tech CEO who crash land in the jungle. They get captured by a sex cult, forced into manual labor by a death squad, and set a revolution in motion. Through it all they rely on each other—and their pencils.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

Marty comes from a family that uses spirit animals in battle, but on the day he receives his powers, instead of a strong animal like a tiger or a bear, he receives fireflies. Although this power seems useless at first, he learns to harness his abilities and ends up playing a pivotal role in saving his village.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

Jeremy Renner is a wizard's apprentice from another dimension where magic can be found in hot sauces. After he is unexpectedly transported to our dimension, he must find a way to return home and save his magical mentor. Complicating his return is his dwindling supply of magical peppers... And an unexpected celebrity foe.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

A dishwasher is content with its life of washing dishes and staring out the kitchen window. When its owner suddenly disappears, the dishwasher turns into a human being and goes looking for her.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

In a retro-futuristic world, a technology exists that allows you temporarily adopt someone else's personality by listening to a special cassette tape. When a young woman goes missing, her brother uses her personality tape to try to find out what happened to her.This episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. Please take care when listening. If you or someone you know is in an emotional crisis, reach out to the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting 988.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

The detective from our Can Opener episode is back, and this time he's trying to solve the case of a man who appears to have been murdered with a hot dog. Assisted by a sidekick-in-training, familiar antics ensue as they go around town upsetting everyone in their quest for the truth.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord

When a man who received a heart transplant many years earlier finally passes away, he is accidentally sent to Hell because his donor heart came from a bad person. He makes the best of his situation, though, improving the afterlives of those around him.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord