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The Oddville Revue

Welcome to The Oddville Revue with Adam Herman & John Thompson, two dreamers that have dedicated themselves to connecting with other folks that are living their lives with a passion for... something. Join us! Please rate/review like/subscribe/share it's very helpful!

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    EP 55 Grandma's One-Legged Pigeon.

    Adam's got butterflies about playing with The Slamming Doors for the Grandma's Marathon crowd while John recants the highs and lows of working in the service industry during marathon weekend. "The Gout." Model ships. Jury Duty. Keep it separated; art & the artist ...Adam has one-legged pigeon that needs a name! Leave a comment with some name suggestions!Thank you for tuning in!!! Namaste Bitches!

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    EP 54 Ouija Wisdoms & Rebound Rhonda.

    This week, Adam plays Ouija with a stranger in his yard and John hits the town and makes friends with strangers with familiar stories. A lab baby created as a race experiment and raised on Epstein Island? THE Rhonda from 'Help Me, Rhonda.' by The Beach Boys?

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    EP 53 Garage Racists

    John has been talking to remarkable strangers at the bus stop again and Adam has been researching the "man-o-sphere" and "black pill" ideology for an upcoming project. The guys talk some shop about audiobook production. What's said in the garage, stays in the garage.

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    EP 52: The Cat Stevens Mandela Effect.

    This week, the guys talk cat logic and bird wisdom; the art of the "sloppy copy;" the Cat Stevens Mandela Effect; silly doctorates; and the probability of past lives.

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    EP 51 A Nepalese Snowboard Yeti and the treacherous Souks of Morocco!

    Adam is back from Morocco, (barely!) with tales of falling into a manhole and almost getting grifted and robbed. John had a similar adventure getting catfished on Instagram, but there was no manhole. John also wrote another hip hop track with friend of the show Dre AKA Jamaican about Lost Boy Shit and Adam wrote a screenplay based on The Great Yeti hand heist of 1957.

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    EP. 50 Oddville @ 50!

    This week Adam catches John up about the "I.C.E.-Y" roads in Minnesota and how the mayhem in Minneapolis is affecting the folks up north in Duluth. Adam has been hard at work with his new travel show "Common Waters" and writing plays while John has been busy in the booth recording audiobooks and making friends with the new entity he found inside of himself, Hector the PTSDemon. They also take a moment to celebrate 50 fun episodes in the can as well as 50 awesome conversations with a good buddy.Thank you all for riding with us for this long! We appreciate every stream, download, like, subscription and share to the moon and back!Click the link to check a trailer for Adam's show  ⁨@Common-Waters⁩  and please consider subscribing!

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    EP 49 Reefer Madness!!!!

    This week, the guys what the recently passed bill banning hemp means for the local brewery industry and how it may affect the surrounding community. John lifts the ban he imposed upon himself to take a break from reefer and goes on a chocolate cake bender. Everything is a drug!

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    EP 48 Everyone's a Critic!

    This week, the guys open up about the lows and woes of being a creator in the public eye. Doordashing. Hotdog stand adventures. Writing memoirs. Bookfairs.

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    EP 47 Sh*t Buckets & Salty Daggers.

    Happy Halloween! This week, Adam and John talk about their favorite childhood tricks and pranks and share some insights and talk shop about writing and the creative process. They also contemplate the necessity of Machiavellian literature, making up new words and phrases as a pastime, and the artistic medium of podcasts in general.

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    EP 46 Sex Bots & Family Values.

    This week, Adam and John recant the precious memories of work-families and the fun and games they shared together which made them forget they were working. Sex robots. AI musicians. Purposeful depression???

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    Ep 45 An Evening of Theatre with Barack Obama

    This week, Adam plans a hiking trip to Dracula's castle, contemplates the monsters in his own novels, and imagines Barack Obama doing regular black people stuff. John is getting his groove back with fairy's in Neverland and spending all his royalties from Pete & Gwendoline Grew Up!Copies of Pete & Gwendoline Grew Up and How 2 Write a Novel in V Years: a Hero's Journey are available @ www.JSTheartist.comCopies of Limbo: An Odd Novel and Villa Leila: A Muddy Tale of Love and Monsters are available @ adam-herman.square.site

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    EP 44 Because of the implications ...

    This week, Adam takes a stroll down Memory Lane on his way to Canada. A real friend takes off his shirt and walks out of Applebee's with you. John is fully housed once again, re-opens the Pelipan Portal and recants the growth he experienced while on his quest for stability. Bliss is in the journey!

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    EP 43 The Black Whiteness of Dr. Rob.

    This week, John's dear friend Rob K Peach shares his origins in, and love of hip hop and the culture which embodies it. The guys reflect upon the process of growth which the genre has experienced over the past 50 years; how we as a culture have grown in terms of our perceptions of race, gender, and sexuality; and Adam chimes in about the latest Brooks & Dunn album!Follow your bliss and follow this podcast on all platforms!

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    Ep 42: A.I. Hitler & Divine Romance.

    Who taught Grok's Mecha Hitler how to fix the worlds problems? What is Adam's new podcast adventure, "Old Water" all about? Has John fallen head over heals in "Like?" Join the guys this week for a good old fashioned Oddville hang and find out!

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    Ep 41. A Divine Appointment w/ Debra Bryant.

    This week, Adam and John welcomed Debra Bryant, RScP and member of the Everyday Center for Spiritual Living, to share her personal journey into spirituality after moving to Santa Fe in 1987. Debra shares the five step treatment plan of her spiritual practice, The Science of Mind, (not Scientology ...) as well as a little bit about the author of her tradition, Ernest Holmes. Debra also breaks down her thoughts on Shame v Guilt; Spirituality v Religion; The Power of Forgiveness v The Power of Regret; and how the EGO has a tendency to Edge God Out.If you enjoyed this weeks episode, subscribe and share with a friend who might dig it as well!

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    Ep. 40 Elevated Aspirations w/ Sativa Minerva

    Recording artist and long time friend of John, Sativa Minerva, stopped by this week to bless the pod with a glimpse into the hero's journey she's traveled so far as a recording artist, her philanthropic goals and aspirations, and her love for being a apart of the creative process. Is it possible for an artist to be fully in love with and devoted to their craft and a romantic partner at the same time? Do you believe in soul mates? Is it time for John to Move? Tune in to find out and don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends how much fun you had!Click below to listen to Sativa Minerva's music on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/7vcPiCYHUDw4DNZwRgVXkG?si=u6JJk1VZR3qJqs_7IwTRugTo vote for Sativa Minerva's opportunity to perform live at the 2025 Global Citizens Fest, visit tophitmaker.org and search Sativa!

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    Ep. 39 What a Time to be Alive!

    This week, Adam and John riff about the good ol' days of this lifetime and the not-so-good ol' days of lifetimes past. Adam makes plans to live out the movie "The Burbs," and John makes plans to build the backyard from "Honey I Shrunk the Kids."If you would to support John's Lost Boy ambitions, you can grab a copy of his books, Pete and Gwendoline Grew Up, and How 2 Write a Novel in V Years: A Hero's Journey.Available on Amazon, John's website, www.jstheartist.com, or by shopping locally at your favorite bookstore. If they don't have it yet, they would be happy to order it for you.also, check out the latest Oddville merch at Adam's website, http://adam-herman.square.site

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    Ep38 100 Mimes V 1 Adam

    Adam's back from Spain with a rekindled distain for mimes and shares stories about kind grifters. John's book, Pete & Gwendoline Grew Up, is for sale on Amazon and through his website www.JSTheartist.com. Also, the guys make plans to buy a town and start a homestead. Never stop dreaming.

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    ep 36 A Storied Life w/ John Jason Phillips.

    Author, painter and set designer John Jason Phillips joins us this week to talk about his trilogy of novels and his experience in the 1980s as a gay man in San Francisco's Castro district. Jason also fills us in on the details of a potential movie deal for his second novel in the series, Queen of the Mission. visit Johnjasonphillips.com to check out his art and stay updated on book releases!

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    Ep 35 Journeyman James & The Mormon Gospel tabernacle Army.

    Good Buddy of John's, James Muir dropped by the pod this week to talk about the Mormon recruitment process, what it was like to be excommunicated, and the spirituality he's found after religion.

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    EP 34 Get Bliss or Die Trying

    John's off his meds but he wrote a book, so it's cool ... How 2 Write a Novel in V Years: A Hero's Journey. Season Two.Adam gives a tutorial on how to publish a novel and contemplates what's next in his hero's journey called life.Scroll down and listen to the audiobook of season one, episode by episode for free! Follow Your Bliss ... and this podcast ...

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    EP33 The Adventures of Black AntFernee & Oatmeal Jenkins

    This Week, Adam and John solve the all of the countries problems, talk about writing, the futility of an ants life, Tesla conspiracies and play with around with chat GPT! Don't forget to follow us and tell all of your odd friends if you had a good time!

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    Ep. 32 A Near God Experience.

    David Attenborough & the Drones over Jersey presents: Impoverished planet! Follow your dick. A field of gnomes. Liberate the owls. John takes mushrooms and makes love to an entity.

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    EP. 31 Necessary Evil

    What is the purpose of anger? Is John a psychopath? Will Adam find a Villain to motivate him? Is smoking in the boys room cool again? Vape rings, Eskimo kisses, and more on this weeks episode of The Oddville Revue!

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    EP. 30 What's the Grift?

    Why does John keep getting grifted? Was Adam a child sociopath? Podcastathon, Dateline: internet grifters, The Oddville Revue World Tour and more ...

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    EP. 28 Living My Dream W/ AKA Jamaican and ...

    Hip Hop artis and long time friend Dre AKA Jamaican joins us this week. New music. Music Videos. Dre's going on tour!!!

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    EP. 26 Good 'Grief,' Johnny Brown!

    This week, Adam & John touch on all the bases of comedy podcating ... Death; life's purpose; slavery; suicide and the practical wisdom of hall of fame cubs pitcher, Jett Stedman: "Ya gotta find the 'have to!' Tell your friends to like us. -Namaste Bitches

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    Ep. 25 The PodCostner Takes Oddville!

    John get's hammered and Adam's cohorts, Corey Gice and Sir Jeff Niceswanger from the PodCostner join the show this week. Just a good old fashion hang with buddies. Don't forget to like and subscribe and tell your buddies to do the same!

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    ep. 24 A Moonlit Sweat Lodge

    Adam & John are back from their Adult Story Time hiatus! Adam's been busy being cool and learning new games to stay that way. John's been entertaining a house guest and taking a crash course on setting boundaries. Check it out! And ... if you haven't checked out John's audiobooks yet ... what are you waiting for? Season one of both Pete & Gwendoline Grew Up and How 2 Write a Novel in V Years: A Hero's Journey are available for free through this very podcast!

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    How 2 Write a Novel in V Years: A Hero's Journey: Ordinary World: Part D: Part III

    In the final episode of John's ordinary world, he gets a corporate job, has a meltdown in Las Vegas, entertains the idea of being Christian rapper, meets and breaks up with his third Wendy, then finally declares, "Fuck that! I am Peter Pan," for the world to hear in his future smash hit novel, Pete & Gwendoline Grew Up.

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    How 2 Write a Novel in V Years: A Hero's Journey: Ordinary World: Part D: The Sequel.

    John's back in Duluth, Post breakup. He goes to jail, splashes around in Mermaid Lagoon and tries to take his thrown as the price of Neverland. John goes to jail again, starts a blog, then decides to be a family man. We all have to grow up sometime, right?

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    How 2 Write a Novel in V Years: A Hero's Journey: Ordinary World: Part D

    In this episode, John and his Lost Boys open up an underground casino and start a rap crew. John challenges himself to be a lesser man, meets his second Wendy and his grandma dies. It's the little adventures in life in between the big ones that most often move our stories along.

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    How 2 Write a Novel in V Years: A Hero's Journey: Ordinary World: Part 2

    In this episode, John reflects upon some of his most favorite childhood delusions and how some of them kind of came to fruition. All you have to do is believe in your happy thoughts.

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    "Diddy" get away with it?

    When did you first fall in love with hip hop? On todays episodes we talk about hip hop's origins, misogyny and homophobia within the genre, teaching kids to freestyle and battle rap instead resorting to violence and much much more! We are joined by a few guests this week and here is where you can learn more about them and their art! Rob Peach: Ph.D; sexual assault advocate; creative nonfiction writer; John's editor. learn his whole scoop at robertkpeach.com Doseone(Govt. name Adam): hip hop artist; Youth advocate. check out his music at www.doseone.xyz Amanda Woods: Sexual assault advocate; Podcaster listen to her comedy-fiction podcast, Encounters: a paranormal experiment on apple podcasts! https://tunein.com/podcasts/Storytell...

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    'How 2 Write a Novel in V Years: A Hero's Journey: Ordinary World: Part A

    John first fell in love with writing stories in the fourth grade. At age 32, he decided to grow up in his own way and pursue his childhood bliss. This is the story of everything that happened in between that both lead him to and redirected him into other forms of bliss.

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    EP. 5 'Daddy's Home ...' Pete & Gwendoline Grew Up.

    We've made it to the season finale folks! If you've enjoyed the ride, please tell a friend. We've got five more seasons coming at ya. #sixseasonsandamovie

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    EP. 4 'The Halloween Blizzard of '91.' Pete & Gwendoline Grew Up.

    Just an ordinary October day in Minnesota. If you know, you know.

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    EP.22 Good Things in the Name of Spite.

    Adam and John are squashing old beefs this week. They also find a new hill to die on ... well intended spite. check out the artwork of this weeks officially unofficial sponsor at www.johnjasonphillips.com

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    Ep. 3 'When Pete Met Gwendoline.' Pete & Gwendoline Grew Up.

    This is about the time that Pete met Gwendoline ...

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    Ep.2 'Broadway or Bust.' Pete & Gwendoline Grew Up.

    Adult Story Time is back for another episode! This time Adam blessed us with a theme song! If you've listened to episode one, then this title makes enough sense on its own. If have yet to listen, go do so now!

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    Tales From the Barbary Coast w/ Jason Phillips

    ohnny & Adam are joined with Renaissance Man, Jason Phillips. He is an artist in many senses of the word. Check out his work at www.johnjasonphillips.com! We talked about his life and times in the 70s and 80s in San Francisco. Super fun! NEW MERCH now available at www.teal-island.com Support the art at www.adultstorytime.net VILLA LEILA available at www.teal-island.com or anywhere books are found.

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    Ep. 1 'Son of a Preacher Man' Pete & Gwendoline Grew Up.

    Welcome to Adult Story Time. An episodic audiobook experience. Pete & Gwendoline Grew up is a tale of two children, the adults who raised them and what exactly a grownup is supposed to look like in little-city Minnesota. Episode one is about the time Peter's mom and dad met each other.

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    Perry Berry, the Bi-Polar Bear

    Johnny & Adam are back with some thoughts on Voodoo, goofer dust, and how wind works. NEW MERCH now available at www.teal-island.com Support the art at www.adultstorytime.net VILLA LEILA available at www.teal-island.com or anywhere books are found.

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    Talking Rocks w/Jesse Krzyzaniak

    Adam's friend and archaeologist, Jesse Krzyzaniak comes on and talks some shop on rocks and history stuff. NEW MERCH now available at https://my-store-f35579.creator-sprin... Support the art at www.adultstorytime.net VILLA LEILA available at www.teal-island.com or anywhere books are found.

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    Scoring From the Ladies' Tees w/Corey Gice

    Corey Gice of the Podcostner acclaim joins us on the Zoom today. We talk about the wisdom in golf, the meaning of freedom, and ladybugs. NEW MERCH now available at https://my-store-f35579.creator-spring.com Support the art at www.adultstorytime.net VILLA LEILA available at www.teal-island.com or anywhere books are found. We got a hot one for ya today. Share and review

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    An Oddville Xmas Special!

    Merry Christmas odd ones! Adam gives up on science as a gift to Jesus on his birthday. John goes on a Holiday "trip" with a Pandawolf. There is a special place in hell for the "punch-downers" of this world! adultstorytime.net Give your friends the gift of story this year and share, share, share!!!

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    The Black Seth Green Gets Rooted!

    John catches up with an old friend and falls behind on his editing responsibilities! The Oddville Revue is back for a special Friendsgiving episode just in time for Christmas. We are thankful for all the shares, follows and Likes! adultstorytime.net

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    The Old Prospector of McGregor, Iowa

    The California Raisins are cancelled. John gets his gold dug. Adam parties with the Amish. John gets personal. If you enjoy the content please consider subscribing to Adultstorytime.net (only $1.99 a month) AWARD WINNING Villa Leila out now! www.teal-island.com Please/Thank You

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    Hot Bible Babes

    Sampson and Delilah. Don't covet another man's bible babe. John is all in on life as an artist! Become a patron of the arts. $1.99 SUBSCRIBE to www.adultstorytime.net! It's only 2 dollars people. It's worth it. AWARD WINNING NOVEL Villa Leila now available at www.adam-herman.com

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    Sweethearts

    Adam Zooms in from Illinois. John is making the dream continue. Heartbreak. Synchronicity. Life on the edge of a spinning planet. SUBSCRIBE to www.adultstorytime.net! It's only 2 dollars people. It's worth it. Villa Leila OUT NOW

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to The Oddville Revue with Adam Herman & John Thompson, two dreamers that have dedicated themselves to connecting with other folks that are living their lives with a passion for... something. Join us! Please rate/review like/subscribe/share it's very helpful!

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