Gettin' Sidetracked

Gettin Sidetracked

Dave, Dusty, and Dan take turns diving deep into unusual or somewhat obscure topics including historical events, pop culture, sports, and more, with each conversation veering into slightly relevant or utterly bizarre territory. These three longtime friends will hilariously attempt to educate each other, one week at a time.

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S1 · E140
October 16 · 1 hr 6 min
Dusty Wants to Talk About A Nightmare on Elm Street
Send us Fan Mail 1,2, the podcast boyz are coming for you! It's time for Dusty's turn at his spooky season episode for 2026 and to celebrate, he decided to round out "The Big 3" of modern horror icons. Freddy Krueger has been a mainstay of pop culture ever since his debut in 1984. Since then, he's become almost as recognizable around the world as Mickey Mouse. The razor glove, striped sweater wearing dream demon has had his ups and downs but Dusty loves them all anyway. Join the guys as they talk about the entire franchise as fast as Dusty can get through them. From the terrifying original to the goofy Freddy's Dead and even the Robert Englund missing remake, we cover just about all of them. All of this plus a whole heck of a lot more on this weeks Gettin' Sidetracked! So turn out the lights and get comfy but whatever you do, don't fall asleep.
S1 · E139
October 9 · 1 hr 10 min
Dan Wants to Talk About Lesser Known Historical Horrors
Send us Fan Mail Sure. We've all heard about The Donner Party (David Wants to Talk About The Donner Party) and Doomsday Cults (Dan Wants to Talk About The Apocalypse) and even some Kansas ghost stories (Dusty Wants to Talk About Ghosts) but what about some lesser known horrors? How well do you know the story of H.H. Holmes? Or what about a meteor that leveled millions of trees yet could not be found? Why don't you try on some creepy twins that spent time in a mental institution to boot? All of these lesser known horrors along with a Ninja Turtles birthday party, Halloween: The Game killing our own David Garcia and stresses about this years Halloween decorations on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked!
S1 · E138
October 2 · 1 hr 8 min
David Wants to Talk About Nu Metal
Send us Fan Mail Hold on to your backwards Yankees cap and get ready for a ride through Nu Metal nostalgia. On this week's episode, David wants to talk about a brief history of the genre but mostly just a love letter to some of its best. From Rage Against The Machine and Korn to Deftones and P.O.D. Also, Dusty talks a little crap about Mr. Big and Dan celebrated a milestone. All of this and a whole heck of a lot more on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked.
S1 · E137
September 18 · 1 hr 7 min
Dusty Wants to Talk About As Seen On TV
Send us Fan Mail Infomercials, compilation CD's, gym equipment that will make you look like Chuck Norris. Back in the day, TV was where you could find anything and everything to make your life easier. If it actually worked, that is. This week Dusty wants to talk about some of those products and some fond (or in some cases NOT so fond) memories of them. With bangers like the Snuggie, The George Foreman Grill and Proactiv' competing against duds like Blow Pens, the Slap Chop and those little footballs that glow in the dark. All of this plus catching up on some real football, The Kansas State Fair and a whole lot more on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked!
S1 · E136
September 4 · 1 hr 7 min
Dan Wants to Talk About First Amendment Auditors
Send us Fan Mail Dan wanted to get a little bit saucy this week and bring up a topic that arguably all three guys have very mixed feelings on. Yeah, we want the government and police to be held accountable when it comes to our rights but do ya have to be such a jerk about it? In all seriousness, some of these people out here are doing the good work and fighting the good fight. These aren't the kind of people we're talking about. From following a woman and her child home in an attempt to illicit a response from police to pepper spraying a guy while he sits in his car, Dan wants to talk about some of the bad apples. So join the guys as they tiptoe their way through this minefield, all while making asses out of themselves along the way. All of that and much more on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked.
S1 · E135
August 28 · 1 hr 16 min
David Wants to Talk About K State Football
Send us Fan Mail It's time to start stretching so you don't hurt yourself doing your best Wabash Cannonball. The upcoming football season is almost upon us and David wants to talk about it. Join the guys this week as they go over the schedule for Kansas State this year including some notable alumni. Spoiler warning, it's not all that notable. From the opener against Nicholls to the end of the regular season versus Iowa State, the guys will go over them all. Even if you're not a sports fan, we're pretty sure you'll have a good time goofing around with the guys as they joke their way through the season. So join us for some tailgating. It's BYOB though so don't come empty handed to this weeks Gettin' Sidetracked!
S1 · E134
August 21 · 1 hr 2 min
Dusty Wants to Talk About Final Girls
Send us Fan Mail Dusty went to a Horror convention this last weekend so of course it's what is on his mind this week. Specifically he wants to highlight some of his favorite "Final Girls". From the old school picks like Sally Hardesty and Laurie Strode to some of the modern day highlights like Sienna Shaw. Covering most of the big franchises, these women all share a few things in common. Mainly that they kick ass! All of this plus some stories from Crypticon, a surprise birthday party for a stuffed pig and why cats think they're too good to use a robot litter box. Join us for some fun and see if you can survive!
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August 14 · 1 hr 7 min
Dan Wants to Talk About Disco Demolition Night
Send us Fan Mail A summer night out at the ballgame. It doesn't get more American than that. Unless you add an explosion of disco records and a subsequent riot. Dan wants to talk about a night in Chicago in the late 70's. The White Sox were hosting the Tigers for a double header and a little radio station called The Loop decided to do a promotion hosted by their new shock jock morning dj's. The theme? Disco sucks. A few more bad decisions later and voila! Riot time. Join the guys as they talk about what went down on the fateful night known as Disco Demolition Night. All of this and a whole lot more on this week's Gettin' Sidetracked!
S1 · E132
August 7 · 1 hr 7 min
David Wants to Talk About Grammy Upsets
Send us Fan Mail You've seen it a hundred times. Your favorite artist is nominated for a Grammy and by some horrible mistake, someone else wins. David wants to talk about those situations only it's pretty much the whole world who feels like they made a mistake. From snubbing Injustice For All from Metallica in favor of Jethro Tull to Kendrick Lamar not winning best new artist to not even nominating Chumbawumba's Tubthumping......okay maybe that last one is just Dusty. All of these strange Grammy choices plus a whole lot more on this weeks episode of Gettin' Sidetracked.
S1 · E131
July 31 · 1 hr 8 min
Dusty Wants to Talk About Marvel
Send us Fan Mail Excelsior fellow believers! With a new Spider-Man movie AND a new Avengers movie coming out soon, Dusty decided it was a good time for him to geek out about one of his favorite subjects. Not just Marvel movies but really all of Marvel. From its early successes with The Human Torch and The Submariner to the explosion in the 60's with Spider-Man, The Hulk and The X-Men. It wasn't just all success though. Filing for bankruptcy in 1996 the company no one thought would survive would eventually bounce back and become even more popular than ever. All of that and we still can't get a follow up to Howard The Duck. All of this, Davids trip to Branson, what Dan thinks about flock cameras and more on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked.
S1 · E130
July 24 · 1 hr 15 min
Dan Wants to Talk About Metallica
Send us Fan Mail It's time for the Podcast Boyz to Ride The Lightning! Dan brings his love and expertise for arguably the biggest metal band in history. That of course is Jethro Tull. But he also likes Metallica! Join the guys as Dan takes them through a quick history of their beginnings from an ad placed by future drummer Lars Ulrich just looking to jam, their rise to fame through firings and tragedies and their legacy throughout the entirety of their now close to 50 year run. All of this plus the county fair, Branson Missouri and thinking you might actually die at a GWAR show on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked!
S1 · E129
July 17 · 1 hr 11 min
David Wants to Talk About Baseball Team Names
Send us Fan Mail It's All Star Game time! David wanted to celebrate by talking about something he loves. Baseball! More specifically, where some of these teams got their names from. Ever wondered what exactly those boys out in LA are dodging? What exactly did the guys from New York yank? Why is San Diego so obsessed with Daddies? And what the hell is Mr. Met?! All of this plus some horror news from Dusty and a small think piece from Dan about the future of sports. Cause its ONE...TWO...THREE strikes your out on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked!
S1 · E128
July 10 · 1 hr 10 min
Dusty Wants to Talk About Remakes
Send us Fan Mail Grab your popcorn because SURPRISE...Dusty wants to talk about movies. I think we can all agree that some movies shouldn't be messed with and are perfect the way that they are. We can also agree that Hollywood is going to do what Hollywood does. With all of the recent and even upcoming remakes on the horizon, Dusty decided he wanted to talk about some. He's got two lists and didn't bother checking them twice. One good, one bad. From greats like The Thing, True Lies and 3:10 to Yuma to stinkers like Wicker Man, Point Break and Rollerball, the guys will go over these and even add some of their own. All of this plus Moana, the 4th of July and a whole lot more on this week's Gettin' Sidetracked!
S1 · E127
June 19 · 1 hr 6 min
David Wants to Talk About Horoscopes
Send us Fan Mail So, what's your sign? No, seriously. We need to know. You r future depends on it. At least, it does if you believe in horoscopes. Whether you're a Pisces or a Virgo, chances are you've checked out your horoscope once or twice. Probably just once if you're Dusty. David wants to talk about horoscopes on this week's episode and just how accurate or inaccurate they really are. Are Scorpios really mysterious? Does a Sagittarius prefer adventure more than other signs? Honestly, we don't know but we're gonna have some fun while talking about it. All of this and so much more on this week's brand new episode of Gettin' Sidetracked!
S1 · E126
June 12 · 1 hr 5 min
Dusty Wants to Talk About Phrases
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered where phrases like "Cat got your tongue?" or that someone gave you the "cold shoulder" actually come from? This week, Dusty did. What about things like "by and large" or "break the ice"? We got ya covered because Dusty thought of those too. Join the guys as they talk about some interesting phrases and just where the hell they came from . All of this and a whole lot more on this week's Gettin' Sidetracked!
S1 · E125
June 5 · 1 hr 4 min
Dan Wants to Talk About The News
Send us Fan Mail Extry extry! Read all about it! The news is here! Before you scroll away, we're not talking about news stories. We just mean the news in general. From word of mouth from travelers to Roman cryers to the 24 hour news cycle we all deal with today, we're gonna talk about it all. Dan recently deleted a certain book of faces and is feeling a little left out from current events. With that being said, he wanted to turn to one of the next best things. The actual news itself. Join us while we talk about all things news on this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked!
S1 · E124
May 29 · 1 hr 11 min
David Wants to Talk About Disney Princesses
Send us Fan Mail It's a whole new world up in this mug! Grab a poison apple, prick your finger on a spindle and make a lounge chair out of ice because it's gonna be a fun one. David just took his family to Disney for the first time and his family is all about the Princesses so that's exactly what he wants to talk about. From Elsa & Anna to the original herself, Snow White he's got a list of them all. Even though some of them aren't technically princesses, they have animal sidekicks so they totally count. So join the guys in their part of your world.......okay, that one was a stretch. All of this and more on this week's Gettin' Sidetracked!
S1 · E123
May 15 · 1 hr 7 min
Dusty Wants to Talk About Cereal
Send us Fan Mail It's breakfast time! Dusty has had his mind on cereal this week so he wanted to talk about it. From Cap'n Crunch to Raison Bran, the guys give their opinions on some of your favorites and maybe some of your not so favorites. Are you a Cinnamon Toast Crunch fan? Maybe you prefer some simple Corn Flakes (which tells us more about you than you may know). Either way, it's gonna be a good time. Let us know what your favorite cereal is in the comments and join us for this week's episode of Gettin' Sidetracked!
S1 · E122
May 8 · 1 hr 7 min
Dan Wants to Talk About The Bender Family
Send us Fan Mail Imagine it, 1870's Kansas! More specifically, 1870's South Eastern Kansas.....so basically South Eastern Kansas today. You're on your way out West when you stop at what could be the last place to gather supplies and get a hot meal before the adventure beyond civilization. The bad part is that it may be the last place anyone ever sees you alive. Meet The Bender Family! A group consisting of Ma, Pa and two "kids" that managed to kill at least 11 people and some speculate as many as 20. That's just the story that Dan wants to talk about on this episode. This and a whole lot more on this week's brand new episode of Gettin' Sidetracked!
S1 · E121
April 17 · 1 hr 9 min
David Wants to Talk About Video Game Accessories
Send us Fan Mail Put on your power glove and grab your zapper! On this week's episode, David wants to talk about some of the guys favorite video game accessories. Designed to enhance the gaming experience in one way or another, some of these succeeded and some of these failed but they're all memorable for varying reasons. From the Game Genie to the Super Scope, join the guys as they talk about which one of their friends could actually afford any of these. All this and a whole lot more on this week's Gettin' Sidetracked!

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