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  • Dusty Farts – Episodes 12 & 13: Booth or Treat — A Maple Grove Spooktacular Special
    Oct 31 2025

    Release Date: October 2025 Runtime: ~32 minutes Audio Format: Immersive fiction – comedy, Americana, absurdity Recommended Listening: Stereo headphones for full spooktacular immersion Episode Summary It’s Halloween in Maple Grove, and John (Dusty) and Fred (Farts) are back with their most haunting booth yet — the legendary Booth of Doom, fashioned from a borrowed funeral hearse and two discount coffins. Between plastic cobwebs, questionable formaldehyde fumes, and Clifford Booth’s official booth inspection, the town’s annual Trunk or Treat contest descends into a perfect storm of sugar, sarcasm, and suspicious snacks. Hope narrates as the boys judge costumes gone wild — from Dr. Bobby’s “anatomically accurate” heart display to Aria’s pumpkin-spice rampage and Dr. Fritz’s miniature therapy machine. Just as the night seems lost to glitter and caffeine vapors, Curtis arrives and … well, tune in to find out! Clifford accidentally delivers the most ironic moment in Maple Grove history — and the boys prove that no holiday is safe from their booth-based nonsense. Voices You’ll Hear • John (Dusty) – grumpy booth architect and seasonal decorator with trust issues around glitter • Fred (Farts) – cider brewer, coffin carpenter, and self-appointed booth engineer • Hope – narrator and weary witness to Maple Grove’s holiday madness • Aria – Pumpkin Nickle Spice Fairy and chaos in polyester form • Dr. Bobby – blood-bus hero turned walking biohazard • Dr. Fritz (Dr. Freudy Enslip) – returning therapist in “Mini Freudy” mode with fun-sized trauma analysis • Curtis – mad inventor • Clifford Booth – referee, booth commissioner, and unwitting star of the night Sound Stage • Maple Gump Park – Trunk or Treat Festival: gravel crunches, laughing kids, howling winds, and booth setups in a haunted parking lot. • The Booth of Doom: creaking coffins, bubbling cauldrons, plastic bats, and Fred’s murky jug of “experimental cider.” Sound & Style Immersive stereo mix with seasonal ambience, harmonica stings, and spooky banjo licks. Americana warmth meets Halloween camp — equal parts ghost-story and county-fair parade. Expect pumpkin-spice shakers, squirrel roars, and the occasional formal-referee whistle of doom. For New Listeners Start with Episode 1 to learn how booths, bacon, and burnt coffee became sacred traditions in Maple Grove. But if you like your laughter haunted and your coffee questionable, this Halloween special stands beautifully (and chaotically) on its own. Credits Written, scored, and produced by Brian Clark — brewed with screen-reader wizardry, a microphone, and a cauldron of burnt coffee and bad decisions. If you enjoy this episode, check out Brian’s other podcasts: Chatbot Chronicles and VoiceOver Tutorial — each brewed with equal parts sarcasm and heart.

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    32 min
  • Dusty Farts – Episode 11: Condiments Clash
    Oct 27 2025

    Release Date: October2025 Runtime: ~22 minutes Audio Format: Immersive fiction – comedy, Americana, absurdity Recommended Listening: Stereo headphones for best experience Episode Summary The Polyester Lounge turns into a battlefield of bottles when John (Dusty) and Fred (Farts) miss their blood-bus appointment and arrive hangry. One wrong swirl of ketchup ignites the Great Condiment War — a full-scale tabletop skirmish complete with sliding ramekins, tactical relish, and mustard militias. Hope narrates as Aria fights to keep the peace (and her sanity), while Fred invents a “scientific” rating system called the Z.E.S.T.Y. Scale — the Zero-Bias Estimation of a Sauce’s and Topping’s Yummyness. Ketchup becomes democracy, mustard becomes tyranny, and soy sauce sneaks in like a salty saboteur. By the end, the table’s a Jackson Pollock of sauces, the boys are humbled, and Aria walks away with new shoes — and no pie for them. It’s a sticky, salty, sweet-and-sour serving— proof that friendship can survive almost anything… except maybe honey mustard. Voices You’ll Hear • John (Dusty) – grizzled philosopher-soldier of the Mustard Militia • Fred (Farts) – sentimental ketchup loyalist and creator of the Z.E.S.T.Y. Scale • Aria – sarcastic waitress, part referee, part hostage to flavor • Hope – narrator and voice of reason in a war of condiments • Gigi – R-Word cameo, bringing harmonic punctuation to the chaos Sound Stage • The Polyester Lounge Booth #3 – clinking plates, squirting bottles, the sizzle of fries, and the rhythmic thump of plastic sliding across Formica. Sound & Style Immersive stereo layering brings each squirt and slide to life. Banjo licks, harmonica stings, and narrator asides create a fast-paced farce that feels part cooking show, part war documentary. Equal parts satire and slapstick, the episode closes with Hope’s warm moral about messy friendship and the price of no pie. For New Listeners Condiments Clash is best enjoyed after Episode 9 (Freudean Fouls) and Episode 10 (Jingle Jamboree), but stands strong on its own as a sauce-splattered masterclass in Dusty and Farts logic. If you like your comedy served extra crispy with a side of chaos, pull up a booth and pass the napkins. Credits Written, scored, and produced by Brian Clark — with screen-reader wizardry, a microphone, and a half-empty bottle of horseradish for inspiration. If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to check out Brian’s other podcasts: Chatbot Chronicles and VoiceOver Tutorial — where the only thing thicker than the plot is the gravy.

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    22 min
  • Dusty Farts – Episode 9: Freudean Fouls
    Oct 13 2025

    Release Date: October, 2025] Runtime: 22 min Audio Format: Immersive fiction – comedy, Americana, absurdity Recommended Listening: Stereo headphones encouraged for best experience Episode Summary The local YMCA transforms into an impromptu therapy hall when John (Dusty) and Fred (Farts) wander into the wrong “Circle of Veteran Brothers.” Instead of war stories, they get ink blots, notepads full of doodles, and the questionable wisdom of Dr. Fritz, a man who confuses therapy with interpretive sketching. Between misread squirrels, casserole visions, and Aria’s sharp tongue, the booth becomes ground zero for psychoanalysis no one asked for. Hope narrates the chaos, while Gigi tries to teach the kids an “R” word that feels uncomfortably at home among midlife crises. By the end, our heroes prove once again that their subconscious is best left unexamined, and that friendship can survive even the strangest of group sessions. Voices You’ll Hear • John (Dusty) – ever-suspicious, convinced squirrels are plotting against him • Fred (Farts) – casserole visionary, skeptical of Freud but not of snacks • Aria – waitress, master of sass, and unamused witness to amateur psychology • Dr. Fritz – doodle-happy therapist who mistakes sarcasm for progress • Gigi – teacher of the “R” word, corralling kids and coots alike • Hope – narrator, bemused chronicler of subconscious slip-ups Sound & Style Immersive stereo sound with diner background, pencil-on-paper scribbles, harmonica stings, and occasional group “ah-ha” gasps. Americana warmth collides with absurd banter and pseudo-psychology, blending small-town sarcasm with misplaced therapy. For New Listeners Start with Episode 1 to catch the origins of booths, bacon, and begrudging tenderness. Each episode stands alone, but the jokes, characters, and grievances grow funnier with each cup of coffee and each failed attempt at self-improvement. Credits Written, scored, and produced by Brian Clark — brewed with screen reader wizardry, a microphone, and just enough expired hot sauce to fuel 22 minutes of questionable pugilism. If you enjoy this content, don’t forget to check out Brian’s other podcasts, Chatbot Chronicles and VoiceOver Tutorial.

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    22 min
  • Dusty Farts – Episode 8: Jiffy Part Deux
    Oct 6 2025

    Release Date: October 2025 Runtime: ~15minutes Audio Format: Immersive fiction – comedy, Americana, absurdity Recommended Listening: Stereo headphones encouraged for best experience Episode Summary The Jiffy Lube booth isn’t just a booth anymore—it’s a battlefield. When Curtis tags their vinyl with Sharpie graffiti, John (Dusty) and Fred (Farts) declare war on turf encroachment, only to get dragged into rivalries stranger than a squirrel staring contest. Lyle gets saddled with a new nickname, Curtis fires off insults with GPS precision, and even the grease boys become unwilling competitors in an Olympic-style filter ballet. Somewhere between betting on postal carriers like racehorses, debating thermostat truces, and critiquing rookie mechanics as if the fate of the free world depended on torque angles, Fred makes a surprising gesture: handing off his “smart” watch to someone who needs it more. Hope calls it random, but it’s anything but—because behind the sarcasm and sludge, Dusty and Farts still manage to deliver a little heart along with the burnt coffee. Voices You’ll Hear • John (Dusty) – defender of booth honor, master of pickle-jar metaphors • Fred (Farts) – reluctant philanthropist, thermostat negotiator, postal bookie • Hope – narrator, weary of turf wars and unexpected generosity • Curtis – sassmaster, booth tagger, professional thorn in their side • Lyle – gatekeeper of sludge, accidental referee of booth disputes Sound Stage • Jiffy Lube (the Booth Turf War Edition) – Sharpie squeaks on vinyl, shop hum, Styrofoam cup squeals, rookie wrench clatters, and sarcastic play-by-play from the peanut gallery. Sound & Style Immersive stereo with garage ambience, cheeky harmonica stings, and booth-side banter. Americana warmth collides with absurd commentary, turning a lube shop into an arena for turf wars, neighborhood gambling, and grudging generosity. For New Listeners Start with Episode 1 to understand how booths, bacon, and banter became sacred ground. Each episode stands alone, but the saga builds like burnt coffee on the bottom of a Styrofoam cup—layered, bitter, and weirdly endearing. Credits Written, scored, and produced by Brian Clark — brewed with screen reader wizardry, a microphone, and just enough Sharpie fumes to power a turf war. If you enjoy this content, don’t forget to check out Brian’s other podcasts, Chatbot Chronicles and VoiceOver Tutorial.

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    15 min
  • Dusty Farts – Episode 7: Fight Club
    Sep 19 2025

    Release Date: September 2025 Runtime: ~16 minutes Audio Format: Immersive fiction – comedy, Americana, absurdity Recommended Listening: Stereo headphones encouraged for best experience Episode Summary Back at the Polyester Lounge, John (Dusty) and Fred (Farts) discover that Bob has found new inspiration from an Internet meme. His latest scheme? Hosting a full-on Parking Lot Pugilism Pageant — complete with Marquis of Sheepsberry rules, goat referees, and Steve pressed into service as a carnival-style announcer. As always, Aria serves sass alongside coffee while the boys argue over thermostat settings that somehow escalate into a literal goat-punching contest. With bleats as the official scorecard and “gentleman’s temperature” as the hill to die on, the Polyester Lounge transforms into the most ridiculous fight club the Midwest has ever seen. Voices You’ll Hear • John (Dusty) – thermostat crusader, brawler by default, and defender of 74 degrees as “the gentleman’s temperature” • Fred (Farts) – coupon king, snack philosopher, and a man whose best punch might be a goat-slap • Aria – waitress, sassmaster, and unwilling referee to farm-animal fisticuffs • Steve – over-the-top carnival announcer forced into emcee duty • Hope – narrator, conspiratorial tour guide, and reluctant witness to the nonsense Sound Stage • The Polyester Lounge – cracked vinyl booths, clinking mugs, and Aria’s coffee pot patrol • The Parking Lot – echoing announcer mic, goat bleats, exaggerated slow-motion punches, and the faint hum of diner neon Sound & Style Immersive stereo sound with diner ambience, harmonica wipes, carnival echoes, and bleating goats. Americana warmth twisted into absurd banter and full-contact foolishness — a small-town showdown that lands somewhere between backyard wrestling and county-fair chaos. For New Listeners We recommend starting with Episode 1 for the full saga of booths, bacon, and begrudging tenderness. Each installment stands on its own, but the inside jokes, running gags, and goat references get richer with every cup of coffee. Credits Written, scored, and produced by Brian Clark — brewed with screen reader wizardry, a microphone, and just enough expired hot sauce to fuel 22 minutes of questionable pugilism. If you enjoy this content, don’t forget to check out Brian’s other podcasts, Chatbot Chronicles and VoiceOver Tutorial.

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    16 min
  • Dusty Farts – Episode 6: Nuts and Dolts
    Sep 14 2025

    Release Date: September2025 Runtime: ~19 minutes Audio Format: Immersive fiction – comedy, Americana, absurdity Recommended Listening: Stereo headphones encouraged for best experience Episode Summary This week, John (Dusty) and Fred (Farts) set up camp in the most unlikely of booths: a pair of toilets in the middle of a big-box hardware store. With coffee dispensed by “Tiny Trickle,” the world’s first espresso gnome, the boys put their C.A.F.E. rating system to the test—sawdust brew and all. Between demolition derby critiques, toilet throne debates, and live announcements about unionized garden gnomes, chaos reigns. Gigi stops by with real coffee (and some life news), while Doctor Bobby goes on a quest for a drain snake that somehow turns into colonoscopy philosophy. By the time the loudspeaker declares shopping carts to be livestock, it’s clear: Dusty and Farts have turned plumbing into prophecy. Voices You’ll Hear • John (Dusty) – curator of thrones, defender of regal porcelain • Fred (Farts) – professor of sludge and creamless survivability • Hope – narrator, conspiratorial guide through aisles of bad decisions • Gigi – hardware store wrangler, voice of reason, and R-word deliverer • Doctor Bobby – colonoscopy enthusiast with questionable shopping habits Sound Stage • Hardware Store – the scent of sawdust, sliding doors, echoing loudspeakers, toilets dragged into position, and Tiny Trickle the espresso gnome wheezing sadly in the background. Sound & Style Immersive stereo with hardware store ambience, toilet echoes, loudspeaker interruptions, and cheeky harmonica stings. Americana warmth blends with absurd banter, mixing home-improvement chaos with porcelain-level philosophy. For New Listeners The Dusty Farts saga is best enjoyed in order. Start with Episode 1 to learn why booths, bacon, and burnt coffee matter so much. Each story stands alone, but the running jokes (and accidental wisdom) get richer with every refill. Credits Written, scored, and produced by Brian Clark — with screen reader wizardry, a microphone, and the eternal patience of gnomes everywhere.

    If you enjoy this content, don’t forget to check out Brian’s other podcasts, Chatbot Chronicles and VoiceOver Tutorial.
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    19 min
  • Dusty Farts – Episode 5: Blood Brothers
    Sep 6 2025

    Release Date: September 2025 Runtime: ~15 minutes Audio Format: Immersive fiction – comedy, Americana, absurdity Recommended Listening: Stereo headphones encouraged for best experience Episode Summary This week, John (Dusty) and Fred (Farts) wander into uncharted territory: the city’s blood donor bus. Not for civic duty, mind you, but for the perks—free cookies, questionable coffee, and a chance to turn reclining donor chairs into yet another “booth.” Hope narrates as our heroes heckle squirrels, grade coffee filtered through medical-grade confusion, and discover that not all mugs look the same. with the delightfully chaotic Dr. Bobby, whose medical wisdom lands somewhere between battlefield triage and bake sale disasters. It’s a sideshow of syringes, snack negotiations, and the kind of brotherhood that proves even in the face of needles (and suspicious liquids), sarcasm flows stronger than blood. Voices You’ll Hear • John (Dusty) – ever-skeptical curmudgeon, coffee critic, squirrel’s nemesis • Fred (Farts) – sentimental schemer, cookie enthusiast, professional complainer • Dr. Bobby – eccentric Eastern European doctor with goat-filled anecdotes and a cursed Casio watch • Hope – narrator, conspiratorial and bemused guide through medical mayhem Sound Stage • The Blood Donor Bus – a rolling clinic-meets-carnival: squeaky recliners pushed into “booth” formation, needle taps, coffee pours, and the hum of questionable medical equipment Sound & Style Immersive stereo with bus ambience, harmonica wipes, and the blend of Americana warmth and absurd banter. Expect spitting coffee, goat-sized metaphors, and sarcasm so sharp it could pierce a vein. For New Listeners Start with Episode 1 for booths, bacon, and begrudging tenderness. By the time you reach Episode 5, you’ll understand why even a blood bus can’t drain these two of their nonsense. Credits Written, scored, and produced by Brian Clark — brewed with screen reader wizardry, a microphone, and more questionable coffee than the Red Cross would ever endorse.

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    15 min
  • Dusty Farts – Episode 4: Nut Jobs
    Sep 1 2025

    Release Date: September 2025 Runtime: ~20 minutes Audio Format: Immersive fiction – comedy, Americana, absurdity Recommended Listening: Stereo headphones encouraged for best experience Episode Summary Squirrels. Too many squirrels. That’s the gospel according to John (Dusty), who’s convinced the furry little schemers are running a covert operation in the park. Fred (Farts), meanwhile, insists on building a new rating system for nuts — because if coffee deserves a scale, so do pecans. From roadside benches to rambling squirrel sermons, the boys turn a quiet afternoon into a full-blown nut tribunal. Hope narrates as conspiracies crack open, snack foods get reclassified as philosophy, and the fine line between paranoia and wisdom becomes blurrier than a squirrel crossing at dusk. It’s 20 minutes of shells, schemes, and the sort of companionship only two curmudgeons could spin out of a bag of mixed nuts. Voices You’ll Hear • John (Dusty) – suspicious of squirrels, suspicious of everything else too • Fred (Farts) – sentimental philosopher of pecans, walnuts, and snack-based rating systems • Hope – narrator, dry tour guide through paranoia and protein-packed logic Sound Stage • The Park Bench – chirping birds, rustling leaves, suspicious squirrel chatter, and the crunch of roasted opinions. Sound & Style Immersive stereo with outdoor ambience, snack crackles, and cheeky harmonica stings. Americana warmth wrapped in absurd banter, blending squirrel conspiracies with nut-fueled wisdom. For New Listeners The saga of Dusty and Farts is best enjoyed in order. Start with Episode 1 for booths, bacon, and begrudging tenderness, then settle in for the nuttiest installment yet. Credits Written, scored, and produced by Brian Clark — powered by screen reader wizardry, a microphone, and a suspicious trail of peanuts. If you enjoy this content, don’t forget to check out Brian’s other podcasts, Chatbot Chronicles and VoiceOver Tutorial.

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    20 min