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Plans Are Optional

by Andrew, Marty, Neil, Hannah, Tom

This is one of those podcasts that you should probably skip over. Andrew, Marty, Neil, Hannah, and Tom are just a ragtag cohort here that thought talking once a week would make them famous and lead them to quitting their day jobs. Turns out they are all still working, here are their stories.

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  1. Episode #200 - 200 is the Loneliest Number

    For our 200th episode, we're celebrating with a Tom episode! We just want to say thank you to everyone who tunes in to listen to us every week. We really appreciate the support week in and week out! Without you all, this podcast wouldn't be what it is today.

  2. Episode #199 - Harry Grisha and the Snifflers Stone

    The book club finally happened! Don't worry, we promise the next one will be better. If we have said that before then please know we meant the next one and not this one. This is a good opportunity to remind everyone that washing your hands is important, as is social awareness.

  3. Episode #198 - Erosion from Below

    This episode was going to be called Soggy Concrete, looking back a few episodes though I realized it's basically the same title. So this is what you get. I see this trend continuing in a negative direction. We can only blame ourselves. Also, for I want this to be exhibit A into Neil's effort. If...

  4. Episode #197 - Two Legged Table

    Encouragement is offered to Tom to finish (start) the book he recommended for the book club. Andrew also tries, wait for it, planning! It didn't get far.

  5. Episode #196 - Cake Pops & Concrete

    Book club is still on, just don't ask Tom or Neil. Hannah is ready for another vacation, probably. Marty makes a late arrival, that's all we learn. We never got to what Andrew was doing for Valentines day, so we'll fill you in. He was editing this podcast due to the superior planning abilities…

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  6. Episode #195 - Tom the PawPaw

    Another 4 legs join the podcast. When in doubt, add more fluff.

  7. Episode #193 - All-Dressed

    Vinegar has no place on a chip, so we brought in a true Northerner to debate the issue. Marty got lost on the way home, I'm not sure if that made the podcast, but you all should know that.

  8. Episode #192 - Almost Farmers Only

    Hannah nails first impressions. Marty is still a Tyrant. Totally unrelated to the podcast, later this evening we played skribbl.io and we learned that Hannah's 'chasm' is 'scimitar'. She said scrimatr. Try that one on for size.

  9. Episode 191 - Plans Are Optional: A History

    Taco Bell is everywhere. Refunds are not.

  10. Episode #190 - Adult Hangover

    Turnt Tom, Motivated Marty, Happy Hannah, Nose-Breath Neil, and Adequate Andrew join forces this week to continue this weird quest of a podcast. Hannah corroborates Neil's claims of hurricane force winds as well. Madness.

  11. Episode #189 - 3 Beer Podcast

    The Holidays never end. Caitlin makes a surprise appearance. Hannah looks for her birthday meal, ALL PODCAST. Tom returns from Florida without an Alligator.

  12. Episode #188 - Boughs and Bones

    if someone wants to educate us, feel free. If you manage to make it too the end of this recording despite Neil and his proclivity for being the equivalent of the guy who shows up to school without a pencil, note book, or calculator..... I just want you to know we appreciate it. Merry Christmas!

  13. Episode #187 - Neil Can't Kneel

    Is AI art good or bad? Who here hasn't seen the Muppet Christmas Carol?! Hannah gives meat away, like crazy.

  14. Episode #186 - Can't Get Snow Satisfaction

    Hannah wasn't here for this one, she was busy eating cold hot dogs out of the package. Marty won't help you to be helpful to be helpful, he will do it for a pat and a few words though. Andrew doesn't understand modern packaging. Neil is once again elusive. Tom is still wearing a white shirt.

  15. Episode #185 - Uncharted Flatulence

    Marty hates the holidays or his family, you decide.

  16. Episode #184 - Marty Lets Andrew Down, Again

    Marty refuses to enjoy anything. Tom prepares to debate himself. Andrew is older.

  17. Episode #183 - Melancholy and the Infinite Discussion

    Marty and Hannah take the stage to build their budding relationship as the best couple on the podcast. Also, I have no notes.

  18. Episode #182 - The Woodpecker and the Tyrant

    The gang’s all here for this one and Owen makes a surprise appearance. Neil claims his audio will be better than previous episodes, Marty is insistent on a podcast rebrand, and Tom has a run-in with a woodpecker on this week’s This Damn House.

  19. Episode #181 - Terrible Couples

    How do you play the newly wed game if you're not married and only have 3 people? This is how, for far too long. 4'33"

  20. Episode #180 - NASCAR or Nothing

    Marty just wants to talk about it. Neil rejoins the group from the wild. Hana Barbera. #notes.

  21. Episode #179 - Less Than a Boat, More Than a Canoe

    Tom had a bite of his dad's cheesesteak. Marty has a skincare regimen that requires space. Hannah smells considerably less than before. Basically the episode.

  22. Episode #178 - Practice with Pudding

    Two is the loneliest number that you'll ever do Two can be as bad as five It's the loneliest number since the number five

  23. Episode #177 - Something Something Cheesesteaks

    What makes a cheesesteak a cheesesteak? Better yet, why are cheesesteaks not actual steaks? EVEN BETTER, WHERE IS MARTY AND NEIL!?

  24. Episode #176 - The List (Part 2)

    Marty is a Riot Maker. Hannah wants MORE POWER! Tom has seen everyone in concert, he's probably even saw you! Neil "wasn't just high" in college. Andrew may never return.

  25. Episode #175 - The List (Part 1)

    Put this one on the record. The podcast actually followed through with something. If you recall, Hannah had the idea to relive the past through music. A list was made! You can even follow along and listen to it on Spotify, I don't know if it would help or hurt the experience...

  26. Episode #174 - Harry Potter Fan Fiction

    Does anyone write fan fiction about this podcast?

  27. Episode #173 - K-9 Ergonomics

    All hail the printer, if you're a cat.

  28. Episode #172 - Making a Mixtape

    Neil comes clean on his uploading issues. Hannah wants to steal our music. We still haven't done dinner.

  29. Episode #171 - Team Dinner Planning

    The notes say... Something about Tom and burn cream? Hannah doesn't have pre-cancerous cells! Neil like a rice cooker.

  30. Episode #170 - The Other Story

    So Vegas happened, for some. This week the crew talks about that with a special guest!

  31. Episode #169 - Flat Earth

    Send your questions about Neil and Tom's time at their convention to our Facebook @plansareoptional or our Twitter @optionalplans This is not a drill.

  32. Episode #168 - A Spirited Ride

    This is why we don't plan. Simple as that.

  33. Episode #167 - Andrew was Moonlighting

    Andrew and Marty go wine tasting. Hannah continues to push the "other" podcast.

  34. Episode #166 - The Wormhole is Gone

    It's a bit like pulling a rabbit out of a hat.

  35. Episode #165 - CHOO CHOO

    Apparently this field can't be left blank

  36. Episode #164 - The Turd in the Tank

    Marty gives the run down on how he handled Covid. Also, the rest of my notes are shit.

  37. Episode #163 - Logistics Aren't Our Forte

    Somehow planning the Vegas trip was the best thing we could come up to talk about. It's an absolute train wreck, just like the trip will be.

  38. Episode #162 - Conferences are For....

    This podcast may be a patchwork for awhile with everyone and their schedules, one day they will all come together again though! Also, what are conferences for?

  39. Episode #161 - The Podcast is a Byproduct

    Marty is up for long hard rides. Book it.

  40. Episode #160 - Email Music

    Neil and Marty met, there were fireworks, obviously. Also, how do you know if you're boring? Our number of listens doesn't count!

  41. Episode #159 - Color Wheel of Emotions

    Hannah is an official squatter. She's the boss now.

  42. Episode #158 - Missing Files

    Roses are red, violets are blue. Bologna is gross, but I like that tune.

  43. Episode #157 - Marty's Game

    This episode is dedicated to Tom and his ability to overthink life all the way down to which shoe will he tie first.

  44. Episode #156 - Doppelgänger

    If you were to have a movie about your life, who would play you?

  45. Episode #155 - Reviberate

    Something went wrong and only Andrew and Marty showed up to record. Marty serves updates on his living arrangements and Andrew just wants to talk about motorcycles.

  46. Episode #154 - Not Our Three Year

    Tom has lost the ability to know when he is or isn't working, apparently, according to Neil. We also learn that Hannah get's things done, even during her bio-breaks. Everybody has a price, we find Neil's. The sidebars take us the farthest.

  47. Episode #153 - The Pet Psychic

    Something about drive thru kids and beer glasses. Update: I didn't publish this one at the right time, I am not sure what happened but QC was MIA. Editor Andrew will take half the blame on this one.

  48. Episode #152 - Badventism

    The crew is joined this week by Caitlin. It's the finally the Advent podcast. Take a listen to Caitlin and Hannah's experiences and see if you can learn anything more than the others, they had a slow class this week.

  49. Episode #151 - Marty Shows Her Off

    Something died in Hannah. Marty should finish his sentences quicker. Tom makes a move. Andrew doesn't want to eat with his girlfriend. Something like that.

  50. Episode #150 - Late Fees: The Librarian Strikes Again

    Alright, here's the scoop. Usually our titles will have SOMETHING to do with the podcast. Unfortunately in a wild turn of events we don't have notes. Within that same timeframe of everything falling apart, we also didn't release the episode. The Librarian caught us and served us our papers for…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This is one of those podcasts that you should probably skip over. Andrew, Marty, Neil, Hannah, and Tom are just a ragtag cohort here that thought talking once a week would make them famous and lead them to quitting their day jobs. Turns out they are all still working, here are their stories.

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This is one of those podcasts that you should probably skip over. Andrew, Marty, Neil, Hannah, and Tom are just a ragtag cohort here that thought talking once a week would make them famous and lead them to quitting their day jobs. Turns out they are all still working, here are their stories.

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Plans Are Optional is created and hosted by Andrew, Marty, Neil, Hannah, Tom.
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