Episodes

Billy Idol (and Steve Stevenson) Concert behind a Target! Also, Mike reports back on his 19th Anniversary extravaganza and gives some advice on marriage! Mike and Darin have matching weed whackers. Just let that sit there ...

Mike and Bess Anniversary, plus a very special Kings Island encounter shout-out! Darfin has a nurse issue, and Mike has a bone to pick with the scientists at the ice cream sandwich factory! A serious question about masks, a...

The guys are going to be on Wisdom (maybe?) - also, Darin's kid gets a huge present. Kroger stories abound, and there is some serious cereal talk. A fun anthrax story, as well as a small return of "Just Stop" - the technolo...

The duo discuss introversion vs. extroversion (are those words?), Darin hacked his wife's Facebook account, "What?", pointless Kroger stories, Mike's kid brushed his teeth with Ice Hot, the Larry County Fair, raising kids vs....

Mike and Darin discuss the finer points of pancakes for gerbils (kinda), and Mike describes his visit to Big Bear Lake and a harrowing ride on the Alpine Coaster. Darfin gets learnt about Tudor's Biscuit World, and Mike desc...

Best episode yet - Hot dogs, a Mexican tummy tuck, the Blankety-Blank Basketball League of America update, new driver's license, a handlebar moustache, an unfortunate Chik-Fil-A order, DJ opening for Sister Hazel, Hard Rock C...

OMG A TORNADO! Darfin's kids would rather listen to anything except this podcast (and I don't blame them) + Darfin has a new vacation mentality! Random things disappear, and Mike describes the Father's Day Dinner that almos...

#textualtension #cleveland #VCR Another episode with Margie and Rachel from Textual Tension!! IDS Heading to Cleveland, People in E-Harmony commercials do not need to be in E-harmony, cicada sex update (including horseflies),...

MAY WAS OUR BEST MONTH SO FAR PEOPLE KEEP SAYING THEY NEED TO CATCH UP 7 YEAR FB ANNIVERSARY TECHNICALLY, GOJIRA HAS NO IDEA WE'LL BE IN CLEVELAND VIEWER QUESTION - WHAT’S THE FIRST THING YOU’LL DO AFTER YOU GET OUT OF PRISON...

PLANKING WITH JIM A REVIEW HOT SAUCE A QUIET PLACE 1 AND 2 KRISPY KREME LADY ASKED IF I WANTED A RECEIPT THE MAD TREE BEER LADY AT KROGER CHEESE ON MY TOE ANNIVERSARY OF LADY WHO BOUGHT 10 POUNDS OF FROZEN SALMON AND BLACK LI...

52nd episode plans Apology - Weezer, Darin got the name wrong. 2000 downloads! Going to the Rock Hall of Fame and Gojira Reading reviews What are you going to do when robots take over? Michael Flannery update Kids Being Loud ...

IDS is heading to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!! Check us out! RIP Charles Grodin, Alexa Stop, a secretary tale, apple cider vinegar gummies, Love Corn, a new take on wrestling, Captain American shield physics, and all kin...

We got a donation! Darin unintentionally upsets people, and is facing the prospect of finally returning to the office. We discuss the #Saw series (kind of) and somehow end up talking about #Tenet and Christopher Nolan movie...

Darin saw that movie what Godzilla fights Kong in, and his wife wants him to buy a matching Spongebob outfit. We talk about the awesomeness that is #Gojira, as well as the new record store Mike went to buy it in. #Marvel deci...

From Monocles to Do-rags, Mike and I discuss not-so-popular fashion trends and wait til you hear which one Mike wants to wear - (I’m going to look BAD ASS!) Also… find what you shouldn't burn in your backyard. Then... New spo...

Textual Tension shows up on our podcast - and instantly regrets it! Hang out with us while we talk about their show, Fabio, squirrels, bartending owls, and more. Mike goes to the movies for the first time in nearly two years...

The duo got their 2nd Covid vaccine - and Mike turned into Rip Van Winkle for a weekend. Talks of travel - mostly about Mexico. OMG - will these two shut-up about diets and stuff? Eh - not really. Mike fasts, Darin has a wo...

The duo discuss their appearance on Textual Tension, and Darin remembers what it's like to have a baby in the house. Darin got a gazebo, and Mike relays a story about a lawnmower in the living room. We answer fan questions ...

Can we get a restraining order against Chris Hughes? Also - we got some pink flamingos from a mystery fan. Darin's band still needs a name, and Mike tells stories about his visit to Ohio University - a place with tons of bu...

The IDS show gets a visit from Michael Flannery! Michael calls in while in recovery from COVID-19, and shares some stories as well as an update on his situation. Darin shares insights regarding exactly what type of fuel a ke...

Mike tells some OU stories from back in the day - including the tale of the Taco Bell bike and the Court Street Shuffle. Darin, at one point, feared that he had become the Pope - and Mike tells the story where he and some fr...

Mike and Darin talk about their appearance on Textual Tension, and Darin goes into his TN trip (and the proper method to name your plumbing business). Pink Flamingoes make an appearance because of course they do, and Mike di...

Michael Flannery update. Textual Tension - we're gonna appear! A few things about what was said last week (an addendum - if you will) Major Melon has life-changing flavor. Kroger violin player song requests. Backyard showe...

🎉 Happy Anniversary Darin and Libby – our favorite movie theater kid-wranglers! 🎉 Exciting news: IDS is teaming up with Textual Tension for some epic crossover shows! 📻 Apologies for last week's episode, but this week we've g...