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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TSE043: That's Going To Leave A Mark
There are many types of birth control methods. Some are more effective than others. JG has the story of one man who employed a novel approach to birth control that was effective, but ill-advised. Then, Lindsay regales us with a story that involves sun, sand, and a huge crowd of drunken spring break participants. What could possibly go wrong? Warning! The Shallow End is not intended for use as a dental drill.
33 min
152
TSE042: Never Hire A Discount Hitmen
Over the years, there have been people who went to great lengths to avoid being drafted. JG has a most extreme and ill-advised example. Then Lindsay reminds us that it's never a good idea to put a hit on someone. And it's even worse when you hire a discount hitman. Warning! Listening to The Shallow End has been known to cause light-headedness and a giddy, silly feeling.Sleep Better with Cured Nutrition! Click here and use promo code TSE at checkout to save 20%!
33 min
153
TSE041: Swap Meet Pants Baloney
You wouldn't believe some of the stuff people try to steal. And the methods they use? Even more unbelievable. Lindsay has the details. Then, JG reminds us to always be careful around an elephant. Especially one that's suffering from constipation. Warning! Episode 41 has been known to cause nasal irritation if stuffed up one's nose.
30 min
154
TSE040: Tinged By Theft
JG has the story of a trailer truck theft that quickly led to egg on the face of the thief. And then, there's a right way and a wrong way to rid your house of unwanted pests. Lindsay has a prime example of the latter. Warning! This episode of The Shallow End may cause painful abdominal cramps if swallowed.
31 min
155
TSE039: Shamed Into Silencing My Devices
Who's responsible when you promote a major professional sporting event and one of the teams is a no-show? Lindsay breaks it down. And then JG has a cautionary tale that reminds us that some types of behavior while visiting the Vatican are frowned upon. Warning! Prolonged or repeated contact with The Shallow End Podcast may cause itching and irritating rash.
32 min
156
TSE038: A Little Bag of Horrors
A reminder from Jethro that it's always a good idea to know what the potential fallout from a planned theft could be. But sometimes things happen that one just can't anticipate. The results are tragically hilarious. Then Lindsay has the recent tale of how one man's behavior ruined his Superbowl experience this year. Warning! The Shallow End may contain peanuts and wheat gluten.
34 min
157
TSE037: A Slightly Battered Cash Register
A guy named Ozzie with a bottle of cleaning solvent causes a major problem. And then, it doesn't take state-of-the-art criminal forensic techniques to solve a crime if the perp is not too bright. Lindsay and JG have all the ridiculous details. Warning! Contents of Episode 37 are under pressure and should never be exposed to open flames.
29 min
158
TSE-036: Pyrotechnic Litter Box
It wasn't so much the burglarizing as it was what they did with the plunder. JG has the extremely disturbing, yet hilarious story. Then it's Lindsay's turn to remind us that calling 911 should be for, you know, important stuff. Warning! Never listen to the Shallow End while sitting in a tub full of water while holding a plugged-in air fryer.
33 min
159
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
160
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
161
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
162
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
163
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
164
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
165
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
166
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
167
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
168
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
169
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
170
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
171
TSE-023: Losing Your Money While Not Wearing Pants
27 min
172
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
173
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
174
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
175
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