The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

Chicago Soup Plot, struggling actor, mispronunciations, anarchy in the kitchen, investigation and discovery, press conference with hotel owner, investigation into anarchist bombing, the manhunt for the 'Super Anarchist', controversy and arrests surrounding food poisoning, the story of Gene Crohn's identity, immigration, and advocacy

The hosts discuss their recent intense text message exchange and their experience with different mattresses. They delve into the founding of San Quentin Prison, including the challenges faced, women inmates and living conditions, controversial plans for the prison, discrimination against Chinese people, racial dynamics and labor, and corruption and mismanagement at the prison.

Comedian and podcaster Sovereign Syre joins the hosts to discuss topics such as disfigured wives in the 1800s, researching historical narratives, a lumberyard fire and yellow fever epidemic, an ex-constable's embezzlement, disliking oysters and eating crickets, and a comical thief chase.

Comedians Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony discuss the enigmatic life of Alfred Packer with guest Adam Cayton Holland. They delve into Packer's upbringing, military service, hardships faced during a journey, gruesome discoveries, strange behavior, and sudden financial success. The chapter also touches on Packer's arrest, media attention, and his appearance during that time.

The hosts and guest discuss recording challenges and upcoming comedy specials. They mock bizarre incidents involving ducks and tanks. They ponder extreme decisions to escape unhappy marriages. They discuss alimony, mysterious coffee incidents, and a Lord warning against war. They debate the impact of postmarks on valuable stamps. They explore racial dynamics in a man's affection for Boise. They sarcastically discuss someone considering army enlistment. They analyze gender-specific physical features and the disappearance of hats. They question absurd stories about elephants and a girl with sticky lips. They discuss a man who lived with a bullet in his heart.

Comedians Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony explore John Murray Spear and his controversial life and beliefs. They discuss his unique apprenticeship experiences, the creation of the controversial Hangman game, his involvement in spiritualism, his mission to build a robot baby god, and his excavation project in search of a lost race of humans.

Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine the life of Captain Ellen Jack, lady miner. Topics include Ellen's experiences growing up, her journey from New York to Chicago, and her legal battles and business ventures in the mining industry.

Comedian and podcaster Corey Ryan Forrester joins Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds as they discuss birth years, Napoleon's reputation with women, King David's manipulation tactics, ghost letters after death, flivers and shoes, the intelligent horse, moving day tradition, and plane stealing among the youth.

Comedians discuss the absurd border dispute between Ohio and Michigan over the city of Toledo. They explore the historical context, bizarre situations, and comical aspects of the conflict, including lost papers, militias taunting each other, and the rivalry's lasting impact in college football.

In this episode, the hosts and guest discuss topics such as diets and the color blue, the origins of zombies and a bulletproof prayer. They also delve into donkey outfits, tree sleeping, Mussolini's birthday, and the mystery of the Duke of Windsor's lost luggage. Additionally, they talk about the lack of a flagpole in Salem, conflicting recipes for long life in Salt Lake City, and express gratitude towards their guest.