Podcast: CORN DOWN Prank Calls

This episode of CORNDOWN kicks off with some loose parts—literally—before wastedmemory and I try to make sense of questionable food practices, including the unexpected use of glue. There’s a lot of discussion about chicken, from giving it away to keeping track of it in a highly unnecessary log. wastedmemory takes a moment to address the … Read moreThe CORNDOWN pt 257: with Val Valentino as the Masked Magician

This episode of CORNDOWN starts with a lot of checking in—maybe too much—as wastedmemory and I make sure everyone’s doing alright, whether they like it or not. There’s confusion over who actually owns food once it changes hands, and wastedmemory gets wrapped up in a situation involving an alarming number of managers. I attempt to … Read moreThe CORNDOWN pt 256: with Shaun Baker as Quick Williams

This episode of CORNDOWN gets stuck in the elevator—literally and financially—as I try to recover some stuck money while wastedmemory experiments with alternative payment methods. Things take a turn with some Pac-Manning, sketchy manager interactions, and an escalating debate over pay rates. Cookie and brownie smells start raising concerns about hidden agendas, and wastedmemory gets … Read moreThe CORNDOWN pt 255: with Paul F. Tompkins as Jimmy O’Malley

This episode of CORNDOWN goes deep into questionable hotel amenities and unexpected business strategies. I start off digging into a strange DVD version of a hotel experience, while wastedmemory uncovers some odd differences and a sketchy sale on DVD players. There’s talk of elevator smoke breaks, mysterious second discs, and a secret coffee situation that … Read moreThe CORNDOWN pt 254: with Jon Lovitz as Richard Clark

This episode of CORNDOWN is a mix of strange fixes and unexpected teamwork. I kick things off with some chaos about putting out metaphorical fires and getting into odd matches over coupons and signs. Wastedmemory shares about animals refusing food, teamwork breakdowns in the drive-thru, and has some mechanical quirks that lead to clicks and … Read moreThe CORNDOWN pt 253: with David Lynch as FBI Agent Gordon Cole

This episode of CORNDOWN dives into the messier side of things, starting with misplaced food and growing into a series of increasingly chaotic events involving floor-bound sandwiches and questionable parking lot decisions. I get into some strange conversations about loyalty, accidental drive-thru disasters, and moments of self-preservation involving blurred identities. Wastedmemory adds tales of parking … Read moreThe CORNDOWN pt 252: with Julia Roberts as Erin Brockovich

I wasn’t planning on releasing this episode, as it was a wastedmemory fill-in show, but then I went and got sick last week, so I had to have something to edit this week. Enjoy This episode of CORNDOWN spirals through the chaos of the holiday season, starting with attempts to salvage Christmas amid mishaps and misunderstandings. … Read moreThe CORNDOWN Christmas Eve Special

In this episode of CORNDOWN, I deal with everything from hotel bathroom dilemmas to the confusion of mismatched names, exploring how small details can spiral out of control. Wastedmemory dives into mishaps with lamps, outlets, and persistent car troubles, adding layers of chaos. There’s also a series of moments involving staples and shocks—literal and figurative—that … Read moreThe CORNDOWN pt 251: with Marius Stan as Bogdan

This CORNDOWN episode moves through a mix of challenges, starting with my calls about unconventional office rituals and creative approaches to privacy. Wastedmemory brings in chaotic holiday experiments, including early Christmas trial runs and small-scale celebrations gone awry. There’s an effort to untangle problems with stuck windows and intense seasonal reactions. Hootis adds a dramatic … Read moreThe CORNDOWN pt 250: with Matt McColm as Johnny Domino/Night Man

This episode of CORNDOWN dives into some odd and chaotic moments, starting with my calls about strange behavior towards birds and peculiar indoor weather. Wastedmemory adds to the mix with stories about trying to gain roof access and navigating confusing limits on cold medicine, while I circle back to the ongoing saga of snow showing … Read moreThe CORNDOWN pt 249: with Dallas McKennon as Gumby