The Area 81 Podcast
Finally, a relaxed comedy podcast that you can listen to with your kids around!!! I strive to see the funny side of just about everything from pop culture, fatherhood, work, husband stuff and gripes, sports, kids, music, foods, etc. Pretty much everything BUT politics. You‘re welcome! I have interview based episodes and now back by popular demand, the famous "Newscast" format is here to stay! If you're a fellow podcaster, check out our sponsor at : www.poddecks.com for some incredibly useful resources you can use for your show, and please don‘t forget to use promo code ”Area81” to get your discount!!! Also, we are now teaming up with FNX Nutrition so you can start your New Year coming out strong with me. https://fnx.grsm.io/area81 Also use promo code ”Area81” and never pay full price. ;)
Episodes
Episodes
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
I 8 U (s02e08) - Chat w/ Corie and Chris AKA the WONDERTWINS
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
I had Corie and Chris as my inaugural guests in my new studio and we just shot the breeze about a bunch of stuff. So much, in fact, that I split the episode into 2 parts.
We talked about Hot Cheetos: are they just regular Cheetos in disguise?
Illegally downloading music. Napster? Limewire? if these ring a bell, listen in.
We play PodDecks: Would you rather?
We talked briefly about Stacy Orrico. IFYKYK.
The secret hidden marijuana cigarette i found.
How two of the panelists have a fear of rollercoaster.
and we find out if Chris has had another nosebleed since having the FIRST one of his life before the last episode he was on!
That and MORE on this episode of....... THE AREA 81 Podcast!!!!
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Area 81 Newscast Ep. 7 (CONTEST)
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
More news stories! Also, instructions on how to win your very own Bumpboxx bluetooth Retro Pager. Contest end Valentines day.
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Area 81 Newscast Ep. 6 NINJA ASSASSIN (October)
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
News YOU want to hear. (yes you.) Charcuterie madness!, Killer Japanese Bears!, Killer Ninja Assassin strikes!, and much more! PLUS! A special "news blooper" clip for your listening pleasure! Listen! Subscribe and Share!!! Get ready for another Podcast episode about..... you guessed it, HALLOWEEN!!! Coming soon!
Friday Aug 06, 2021
Area 81 Newscast ep.5
Friday Aug 06, 2021
Friday Aug 06, 2021
Lotto freaks, The world's largest Oreo cookie, Bees living inside the walls of a home for 30 years.... and MORE! Introducing Celebrity Birthdays on the Area 81 Newscast!!!!!
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Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
7even Monkeys - Chat w/Swedish Listener Jesper (s02e07)
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
I got to speak with a long time listener and fan of the show, hailing from Sweden, Jesper. We talked about our common interests and dislikes, fatherhood, classic video games, tv shows and movies. He also tells some scary story about the time he lived in the USA.
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Area 81 Newscast ep.4
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Another installment of your favorite, crazy, scary, funny news stories from around the world.... but mostly Florida.
A man wins TWO million dollar lotto tickets
Wild Monkey on the loose
Python goes missing in your neighborhood.... probably.
Man wraps his wife with saran wrap. From head to toe.
Flying cars in the near future?
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Wrongfully Convicted w/Jeffrey Deskovic (s02e06)
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
If you go back a couple of episodes, you may remember the episode where I spoke with film maker Jia Wertz about her short film "Conviction" and was instantly shocked by the loopholes and problems with our justice system. Finally, I got the chance to speak with the subject of that film, Jeff Deskovic. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making this episode. Please check the links at the bottom for more info.
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Jeffrey Mark Deskovic (born October 27, 1973)[1] is an American man from upstate New York known for having been wrongly convicted in 1990 at the age of seventeen of raping, beating, and strangling Angela Correa, a 15-year-old high school classmate at Peekskill High School.
He made a false confession, which he withdrew, and his DNA was excluded from that left at the scene. He was nonetheless convicted, based on police testimony that he had confessed. He served sixteen years, although he continued to maintain his innocence and appealed his conviction. He requested post-conviction DNA testing, but the DA's office, then headed by Jeanine Pirro, refused to accept his lay request.
After a new DA was elected and Deskovic gained support by the Innocence Project, in 2006 DNA testing was conducted for Deskovic. It excluded his DNA from the evidence at the crime scene. Significantly, the forensic DNA was found to match that of an inmate already serving time for murder. The latter man confessed to the attack on Correa and was convicted of her death.
Deskovic was exonerated and released in 2006. He has become an advocate for criminal justice reform. In 2014 a jury found in favor of Deskovic and awarded him $41.6 million in a federal civil suit against the county for wrongful imprisonment. Due to his pretrial settlement with the county, Deskovic was limited to receive $10 million. He has set up a foundation to work for reform.
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In what may be my favorite episode to date, I was able to sit and talk with Jeff about his wrongful conviction, prison time, his eventual exoneration and how he had to learn to adapt to "normal life" again. He was very kind and open regarding this sensitive subject. And I vowed to help him get the word out there to as many people as I can. So, if possible, please take a look at these following foundations and links for more information on how you can help this cause.
Give to the Deskovic Foundation today!!! (Patreon)
Help out just by shopping through Amazon!!! (No cost to you through Amazon Smile)
The Deskovic Foundation
The Innocence Project
restorativejusticeinternational
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Jeff's Social Media Links:
Instagram: @JeffreyDeskovic
also @DeskovicFoundation
Facebook: Jeffrey Deskovic
also The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation
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You can watch the short film about Jeffrey's ordeal here: Conviction on Amazon Prime by Jia Wertz
Friday Mar 19, 2021
(5) Guys- 2020 Movie Review w/Mario Mello - S02 Ep05
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
I spoke with new Area 81 Entertainment Correspondent, Mario Mello about all the movies released in 2020 from the first VOD all the way to the end of the year. We spoke about our favorites, least favorites and everything in between!
We also talk about the upcoming films and shows about to be released soon!
BONUS!!! Listen until the end to hear a very special bonus segment. I can't explain too much here, but is there a new and budding bromance in the works? I think so. I was visiting another Podcast on the Podbean and a very interesting character called in. What happened next, will SHOCK YOU!!!!
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Thursday Mar 11, 2021
(4) Score and 39 Years ago - S02 Ep04
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
OH SANDY!!! The LONG OVERDUE Grease Episode is here. My friends Mikey and Lina from the Saturday Morning Drip join me and discuss my findings on Grease. Also! I pick Elina's barista brain about all things coffee. Have you ever wondered if your coffee beans come from a cat's butt or throat of a weasel? Then THIS is the episode you NEED to hear!!!
I also talk about how I saved a man's life this last week. (probably)
Instagram: @SaturdayMorningDrip
Podbean: Saturday Morning Drip Podcast
Check them out!!!
Friday Dec 11, 2020
(3) 3 3! W/ Matthew Grant S02 Ep03
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
I am joined by Polydor Records recording artist Matthew Grant. If you know Polydor Records, then you know such artists as Selena Gomez, The BeeGees, Miley Cyrus, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Demi Levato, James Brown, J Balvin, Imagine Dragons, Billy Eilish, Guns N' Roses and MUCH MORE! Well, it's time you heard about Matthew Grant.
He joined me for this very special "Holiday Extravaganza" Where we discuss everything Christmas! We discuss our favorite foods, music, drinks, and traditions. I played a little game with Matt where we see how well he knows his wife. :) Sit back, grab some WHOLE MILK EGG NOGG and start a fire, because we want you to join us!!!
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My guest's info:
Twitter Handle: @iammatthewgrant
Instagram : @iammatthewgrant
www.facebook.com/iammatthewgrant
www.iammatthewgrant.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TtBULEnLbpIrXCrpcO4Di?si=Cs-1wwIVTJ-Wty7VWi7xwg
Matthew Grant on Apple Music
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