The Shallow End

From the Webby Award-winning creators of The Box Of Oddities Podcast comes The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth.

Friends since childhood, Lindsay Schnebly and Jethro Gilligan Toth have always shared a love for stories of people doing ridiculously dumb things. They found it wildly amusing as young boys. They still do today. This is your invitation to pour a strong drink and join them for true stories that are tragically hilarious.

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151
TSE-035: Swallowing Random Marine Life
What do you get when you mix two Australians, a ski resort, and bad planning? Lindsay has the details. Then JG regales us with stories of some very bad smuggling techniques. Warning! Episode 35 should never be re-heated in a plastic tray.
43 min
152
TSE-034: Heineken And Freezer Cake
JG warns us to be careful of what we re-gift for the holidays. Things could end in a horrific display of pyrotechnics. Then, Lindsay tells us about a stupid yet polite home invader that really likes chicken. WARNING! Listening to episode 34 is an inherently dangerous undertaking. Make good choices and take personal responsibility for the outcome of your listening! Protect your privilege to listen to The Shallow End by not making the headlines or becoming a statistic.
28 min
153
TSE-033: Nostradamus, Copernicus And Elon Musk
If we've said it once, we've said it a hundred times. Stop setting things on fire! Lindsay has details. And then, Jg wants you to know that there's a time and place for drunken golf cart hijinx. Tumble dry episode 33 on low heat only.
35 min
154
TSE-032: Flames, Smoke And Noxious Fumes
There are just some things one shouldn't put in one's pants. JG has the blow-by-blow details. And then Lindsay asks the question, " What's the most embarrassing reason to go to the emergency room?" He then answers that very question. Caution: Episode 32's filling is hot.
24 min
155
TSE-031: Train Wrecks, Love and Rockets
Lindsay tells us about one of the most popular forms of mass entertainment a century ago. It involved explosions, shrapnel, and twisted steel wreckage. And then JG has the hilarious mishaps of a prankster with little common sense. Warning! Discontinue listening to episode 31 if minor intestinal cramping persists.
36 min
156
TSE-030: Plotting An Imaginary Shed Theft
What happens when you're attempting to steal a trailer, but you're not too bright? JG has the amusing details. And then Lindsay tells us why we should never fiddle about with the weather. Episode 30 is not an actual attorney but a paid spokesperson.
31 min
157
TSE-029: Partying With Freezer Ghosts
Apparently, there was a recent spate of incredibly bad decisions at a Minnesota middle school. Lindsay has the chilling details. Then JG regales us with a tale involving bad timing, stupidity, and a Chicago muffler shop. Avoid allowing episode 29 coming in contact with mucous membranes.
31 min
158
TSE-028: An Impetuous Leisure Activity
Some sports fans take things a bit too far. Jethro has the details of this cautionary tale. Then Lindsay asks, "can a house divided stand after all?" Attention! Tumble dry episode 28 on low heat only.
29 min
159
TSE-027: Clanging Across The Kitchen Floor
The title for the world's stupidest bank robber is a very competitive division. However, Lindsay may have found a leading contender. Then, Jethro tells us about a bugler who just can't get a break. Attention! If an emergency occurs while listening to episode 27, an oxygen mask will drop down from the compartment above your head.
32 min
160
TSE-026: A Bricklayer's Tale
Sometimes Karma is not so instant. Sometimes it takes decades. JG has the details. And then, Lindsay regales us with what is possibly the most hilarious accident report ever filed. Caution! Listening to episode 26 is an inherently dangerous undertaking. 
25 min
161
TSE-025: Dousing The Flaming Appendage
Jethro has a surprisingly hilarious story involving a propane torch and a pail of gasoline. And then Lindsay reminds us to never underestimate our senior citizens. Especially those that are heavily armed. Warning! Episode 25 should never be listened to near an open flame.
32 min
162
TSE-024: Janitorial Resentment
What do three hapless middle school janitors have in common with Bill Murray's character from the movie Caddyshack? JG has the story of a very resilient gopher who gets the last laugh. Then Lindsay warns us of the dangers involved when you're not a very good smuggler. Warning! Episode 24 is for external use only.
26 min
163
TSE-023: Losing Your Money While Not Wearing Pants
27 min
164
TSE-022: A Sexy Sobriety Test
Jethro has a story of a drunk Canadian who made bad choices and the police officer that punked him. And then, a guy caused quite a scene on the Interstate all because he didn't want to pay for an Uber. Hardhat and safety goggles are not required but are recommended when listening to Episode 22 of The Shallow End.
30 min
165
TSE-021: Desperately Seeking Deven
Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane can have bad end results. Lindsay has the story. Then, Jethro tells us of a murderer who jumped bail and was on the lam for over three decades. Don't worry. He gets his in a most delightful way. Episode 22 is freshest if listened to before date on carton.
32 min
166
TSE-020: Altering Your Prison Pajamas
Don't you love it when a horrible person gets their comeuppance in the end? Jethro has the story. And then, Lindsay has details on why it's not a good idea to cut corners when constructing a major dam. Warning! While listening to Episode 20, avoid contact with mucous membranes.
38 min
167
TSE-019: Sensible Cadaver Shoes
Jethro reports on a terrible mishap in the meat section at an Arizona Walmart. And then Lindsay gives us pointers on how not to burgle a store. WARNING! Do not puncture, incinerate, or store episode 19 above 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
31 min
168
TSE-018: Exit Through The Sugarcane Field
They say, "pride comes before the fall." Lindsay has a perfect example of this when one man decides his thievin' skills made him invincible. Then, Jethro reminds us that you can't learn everything from a Youtube video and that some things are best left to the professionals. Warning! Contents of Episode 18 may have settled during shipment.
34 min
169
TSE-017: Trampoline Chicken Coop
Some people will do anything for delicious fresh baked goods. Jethro has a story of a guy who takes it to a whole different level. And then Lindsay has our very first listener-submitted story involving what would become an awesome display of pyrotechnics. Our 17th episode ontains a substantial amount of non-tobacco ingredients.
34 min
170
TSE-016: Walking My Pig In The Panhandle
Jethro has the story of a bank robber with extremely poor decision-making skills. Arresting police officers were bewildered. And then, who hasn't had luggage lost or damaged by a baggage handler? One guy exacted the ultimate revenge after his guitar was destroyed by a major airline. Lindsay has the details. It's episode 16! Actual crash results may vary.
32 min
171
TSE-015: It Must Have Been One Sexy Bench
Things we learned this week in The Shallow End. Don't wear flip-flops when climbing Mount Fuji. Also, nobody likes a pantsless Batman. Lindsay has the details of an ill-advised live streamed event and Jethro talks about sexual escapades gone horribly wrong. Warning! Listening to The Shallow End does not enable you to fly.
36 min
172
TSE-014: Never Believe A Drunken Engineer
Lindsay has a story of a treasure hunt that went badly. Very, very badly. And then, can a time change be deadly? You bet it can! Jethro has all the details. It's episode 14! Now available without a prescription!
33 min
173
TSE-013: Deadly Lawn Furniture
Jethro has the ultimate story of instant karma involving a metal toilet. And then Lindsay delves into the dangers of lawnchair aeronautics. The little part of episode 13 which suffocates when the sharp part which gets hurt is swallowed is contained generously.
34 min
174
TSE-012: Prophylactic Pyrotechnics
Ever mistakenly throw away over a half billion dollars? Well, one guy did. Lindsay has the details. And then Jethro has a difficult time deciding which story of stupid decisions to share. So he shares several. Warning! Reheating episode 12 may cause it to warp.
33 min
175
TSE-011: A Table Leg, A Broom And A Bottle of S...
It was a very embarrassing day for this particular would-be home invader. Jethro has the details. Then Lindsay reports on a volcano selfie attempt that goes off the rails in a hurry. The best safeguard, second only to abstinence, is listening to Episode 11.
32 min