OCTOBER ODDNESS 2008

• The first of a scheduled five “October Oddness” themed episodes which are to be released each Friday in October.

STORIES

• Teens find human skull near graveyard
• Human skeleton in Ind. sells at auction for $500
• Trick or Treat Thieves Rob Bank in Halloween Masks
• Halloween Prank Sets Local Businesses On Fire
• Kings Island Halloween Haunt Begins
• Jones Soda brings back Halloween flavors
• ’666′ road sign thefts bedeviling roadways

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS & SHOUT-OUTS

• Call for stories – Have something to share, please get in touch. [see full details]
• Shout-outs:
  • Gene and Bryan at Hometown Tales
  • Annette and the crew at Indy Ghost Hunters
  • Garrett and Al at Haunted New Jersey
  • Len at Jawbone Radio and Monster by Mail

SHOW INFORMATION

• Hosted by Jeff Stanger and Brian Groce
• Released on Friday, October 3st, 2008
• Leave us a voicemail at 317-565-4250
• Snail mail us at:
  Utter Oddcast
  c/o: Surge Bucket Media
  P.O. Box 78306
  Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
• Recorded, edited & encoded by Watershed Studio, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• The Utter Oddcast is a proud member of Surge Bucket Media

October will be here in a few short days and to celebrate October and all of its glorious oddness, Utter Oddcast will be releasing a special themed episode each Friday in October.

Currently scheduled topics include ghost stories, scary movies, candy “nutrition” facts, Halloween in general and topical odd news that we come across.

But wait, there’s more…

We are seeking contributions related to theme via e-mail, voice mail and/or recordings. So if you have anything to share, please get in touch!!!

To get you started with submission ideas, here’s a list of possible topics:

• What is your favorite Halloween candy?
• When did you stop “trick-or-treating”?
• What was your favorite Halloween costume?
• What is your favorite scary movie and/or TV shows?
• Have you ever seen and/or heard a ghost (or at least thought you did)?
• Were there any spooky tales in your city/neighborhood growing up?
• Do you have something along the lines of the theme that you’d like to promote?

That should get you started and feel free to add to the list.

We can be contacted at: http://utteroddcast.com/contact/

Voice mail can be left at: 317-565-4250 or 317-215-7078

Snail mail can be sent to:

Utter Oddcast
c/o: Surge Bucket Media
P.O. Box 78306
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
U.S.A.

Episodes

• #1 – Utter Oddcast #87 (October 3, 2008)

SHOW INFORMATION

• Hosted by Jeff Stanger and Brian Groce
• Released on Thursday, October 18th, 2007
• Leave us a voicemail at 317-565-4250
• Snail mail us at:
  Utter Oddcast
  c/o: Surge Bucket Media
  P.O. Box 78306
  Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
• Recorded, edited & encoded by Watershed Studio, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• The Utter Oddcast is a proud member of Surge Bucket Media

OCTOBER ODDNESS 2007

• The third of a scheduled five “October Oddness” themed episodes which are to be released each Monday in October.

HAUNTED HOUSE TIPS

• #5…more expensive, doesn’t mean it is better
• #6…just go to Wal-Mart (see story below)

PET COSTUMES

• Purdue Veterinarian: Costumes OK, But Keep Pets Safe at Halloween [link]

“SCARY” MOVIES… oldies, but goodies

• 13 Ghosts (1960)
• The Birds (1963)
• Psycho (1960)
• The Haunting (1963)
• House on Haunted Hill (1959)

TELEVISION

• Sci Fi orders ‘Ghost Hunters International’ spinoff, to debut in January [link]

NEWS

• Texas mother angry over graphic Halloween display in Wal-Mart [link]

THE RELIGIOUS TAKE

• Random Christian Thoughts

WHAT MAKES OCTOBER CREEPY?

• Thought #2…howling wind, falling leaves, moon light nights, fog, critters scurrying about and uncommon sounds.

CANDY “NUTRITION” FACTS

• KitKat “Snack Size”
  Serving Size: 3 two-piece bars (42g)
  Calories: 120 – From Fat: 100
  Fat: 11g – 17% (Saturated: 7g – 35%)
  Cholesterol: < 5mg (1%)
  Sodium: 30mg – 1%
  Carbohydrates: 27g – 9% (Dietary Fiber: 0g – 0%, Sugars: 22g)
  Protein: 3g
  Calcium – 4% Iron – 2%
  No Vitamin A, Vitamin C or Dietary Fiber.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS, TEASERS & SHOUT-OUTS

• Call for stories – Have something to share, please get in touch. [see full details]
• Future topics:
  • “Hell Houses”
  • More of What makes October “creepy”?
  • Animal costumes
  • Repeat costumes
  • Bag snatching “tricks” (not tips)
  • And much more…
• Shout-outs:
  • Nick Gathany for the background music – www.zyzzymusic.com
  • Gene and Bryan at Hometown Tales
  • Annette and the crew at Indy Ghost Hunters
  • Garrett and Al at Haunted New Jersey
  • Len at Jawbone Radio and Monster by Mail

SHOW INFORMATION

• Hosted by Jeff Stanger and Brian Groce
• Released on Monday, October 15th, 2007
• Leave us a voicemail at 317-565-4250
• Snail mail us at:
  Utter Oddcast
  c/o: Surge Bucket Media
  P.O. Box 78306
  Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
• Recorded, edited & encoded by Watershed Studio, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• The Utter Oddcast is a proud member of Surge Bucket Media

TOILET TALK

• Toilet paper thief on the loose in Wis. [link]

NAKED IN THE NEWS

• Naked man tells police leeches and bugs are eating at him [link]

FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS

• 2-Headed Turtle Goes On Display In Pa. [link]
• Squirrel poison ban [link]

JUST EAT IT

• Rotten Meat Coats Kentucky Interstate [link]

JUST PLAIN ODD

• Cubs Fans Name Baby Boy Wrigley Fields [link]
• $500,000 win and he wants to be a Stormtrooper [link]

SHOW INFORMATION

• Hosted by Jeff Stanger and Brian Groce
• Released on Saturday, October 6th, 2007
• Leave us a voicemail at 317-565-4250
• Snail mail us at:
  Utter Oddcast
  c/o: Surge Bucket Media
  P.O. Box 78306
  Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
• Recorded, edited & encoded by Watershed Studio, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• The Utter Oddcast is a proud member of Surge Bucket Media

ALIEN INVASION

• Mystery Illness Reported After Meteorite Crash [link]

DRUGS & ALCOHOL

• Police taser man with chicken in car [link]

TOILET TALK

• Toilet to tap? San Jose probes plan [link]

JUST EAT IT

• ‘Eater X’ Wins Burrito-Eating Contest [link]

JUST PLAIN ODD

• Man Dies From Excessive Online Gaming [link]
• Fed Up With Disasters, Nebraska Senator Sues God [link]
• Seller Tries To Auction Off Belgium On eBay [link]

SHOW INFORMATION

• Hosted by Jeff Stanger and Brian Groce
• Released on Thursday, October 4th, 2007
• Leave us a voicemail at 317-565-4250
• Snail mail us at:
  Utter Oddcast
  c/o: Surge Bucket Media
  P.O. Box 78306
  Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
• Recorded, edited & encoded by Watershed Studio, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• The Utter Oddcast is a proud member of Surge Bucket Media

October will be here in a few short days and to celebrate October and all of its glorious oddness, Utter Oddcast will be releasing a special themed episode each Monday in October.

Currently scheduled topics include ghost stories, scary movies, candy “nutrition” facts, Halloween in general and topical odd news that we come across.

But wait, there’s more…

We are seeking contributions related to theme via e-mail, voice mail and/or recordings. So if you have anything to share, please get in touch!!!

To get you started with submission ideas, here’s a list of possible topics:

• What is your favorite Halloween candy?
• When did you stop “trick-or-treating”?
• What was your favorite Halloween costume?
• What is your favorite scary movie and/or TV shows?
• Have you ever seen and/or heard a ghost (or at least thought you did)?
• Were there any spooky tales in your city/neighborhood growing up?
• Do you have something along the lines of the theme that you’d like to promote?

That should get you started and feel free to add to the list.

We can be contacted at: http://utteroddcast.com/contact/

Voice mail can be left at: 317-565-4250 or 317-215-7078

Snail mail can be sent to:

Utter Oddcast
c/o: Surge Bucket Media
P.O. Box 78306
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
U.S.A.

October Oddness 2007 Drawing

Do you want to win some Future Karnies of America prizes? Check out the October Oddness 2007 Drawing to find out how.

Episodes

• #1 – Utter Oddcast #27 (October 1, 2007)
• #2 – Utter Oddcast #30 (October 8, 2007)
• #3 – Utter Oddcast #32 (October 15, 2007)
• #4 – Utter Oddcast #34 (October 26, 2007)
• #5 – Utter Oddcast #36 (October 29, 2007)

Listen to the Promo

FIRST HAND ODDNESS

• Dogs in Strollers

KARNIES

• Side show ‘freak’ wants to be a lawyer [link]

DRUGS & ALCOHOL

• Dealer calls cops after pot stash stolen [link]

NAKED IN THE NEWS

• Judge: Oakland carpenter has legal right to work nude [link]

FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS

• Frustrated deer hunters turn bows on cattle [link]

JUST PLAIN NUTS

• Woman accused of setting fire over keys [link]

JUST PLAIN DUMB

• Mom allegedly drives son to gang fight [link]

SHOW INFORMATION

• Hosted by Jeff Stanger and Brian Groce
• Released on Thursday, September 27th, 2007
• Leave us a voicemail at 317-565-4250
• Snail mail us at:
  Utter Oddcast
  c/o: Surge Bucket Media
  P.O. Box 78306
  Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
• Recorded, edited & encoded by Watershed Studio, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• The Utter Oddcast is a proud member of Surge Bucket Media

ALIEN INVASION

• Fiery UFO Blows Up Off N.J. [link]

A DOSE OF RELIGION

• Buddha statue stolen for scrap metal [link]

NAKED IN THE NEWS

• Chicago Man Caught Driving Naked In Indiana [link]

TAKING FLIGHT

• Nepal airline sacrifices goats to appease sky god [link]

JUST EAT IT

• Angry Italians to go on national pasta strike [link]

JUST PLAIN ODD

• World’s heaviest pig sacrificed [link]
• Man Accused of Stealing Funeral Flowers [link]

SHOW INFORMATION

• Hosted by Jeff Stanger and Brian Groce
• Released on Thursday, September 13th, 2007
• Leave us a voicemail at 317-565-4250
• Snail mail us at:
  Utter Oddcast
  c/o: Surge Bucket Media
  P.O. Box 78306
  Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
• Recorded, edited & encoded by Watershed Studio, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• The Utter Oddcast is a proud member of Surge Bucket Media

DRUGS & ALCOHOL

• It’s dollars and scents as liquor store uses aroma of lawn-cutting to sell beer [link]

A DOSE OF RELIGION

• Tanzania sorcerer dies in failed underwater spirit stunt [link]

NAKED IN THE NEWS

• Naked man arrested in Dallas courthouse [link]

TAKING FLIGHT

• Passenger Arrested After Trying to Open Door During Flight [link]

NOW THAT’S DISTURBING

• Man accused of biting girlfriend’s snake [link]

JUST PLAIN ODD

• Running club members face felony charges [link]

JUST PLAIN DUMB

• Anti-authoritarian group to strategize this weekend for convention protests [link]

SHOW INFORMATION

• Hosted by Jeff Stanger and Brian Groce
• Released on Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
• Leave us a voicemail at 317-565-4250
• Snail mail us at:
  Utter Oddcast
  c/o: Surge Bucket Media
  P.O. Box 78306
  Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
• Recorded, edited & encoded by Watershed Studio, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana.
• The Utter Oddcast is a proud member of Surge Bucket Media