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As you may or may not know, the universe is still expanding... well so is the Busiverse, the annual event extravaganza that reminds people that there is still good in the world, am I over selling the concept.... I dont think so.   Join Gary and Tom as they develop ideas worthy of inclusion into the Busiverse.   Along the way the boys get distracted talking about a free Toadies concert, why was the girl a super freak, and a story where every other words is a swear.   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

In this story episode Gary and Tom deliver the three acts that is "White Knuckle 2", a down on his luck drug dealer who has the day from hell trying to keep his head above water.   Along the way the boys get distracted talking about the problem with Champion sweatshirts, the effect of legalized marijuana on Ma & Pa drug dealers, and also Gary retiring form the cut throat world of online 8 Ball.     Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

"A relationship built on truth can stand the sandstorm of time"   In this ideas episode Gary and Tom bring back the titles of some of the most beloved episodes of yesteryear but give them a new story.   Along the way the boys get distracted talking about how they did on last years resolutions, the unspoken problem with donuts, and people who promise to listen to this show but then fold into the ether.     Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

In this story episode Gary and Tom tell the story of a scientist who accidentally begins to slip through his own life after trying to develop a stable form of teleportation.  Can he right the wrongs of his past, can he find his way home, can he find love along the way.... Well listen and find out.   You know these two, incapable of staying on track they also take time to discuss the best way to cheat in high school, the danger of dog anesthesia, and the perfect job for Tom.     Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

In this ideas episode, Gary and Tom open up a multiverse of ideas ranging from time travel, to bionics, even to a human story.   Along the way the boys get distracted taking about the proper way to feed a porter, the science behind sleep, and the truth about Kermit and Piggy.   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

In this story episode Gary and Tom discuss the true origin story of "The Gallagher" an inter-dimensional being of light who uses comedy to recruit an army of humans to help fight a race of watermelon monsters attacking his home planet... I know what you're thinking, isn't this already a story, and no, this is an original string of thoughts that has never existed before now.   Along the way the boys get distracted discussing podcasts that are funnier than their own, the time in Tom's life when he thought it was a good idea to jump off of moving trains, and learn along with Gary about a magical land of wonder.   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

In this ideas episode Gary and Tom get back to basics, no theme, no games, just story seeds, laughs, and an imaginary ad read. (The way God intended)   Along the way the boys get lost discussing what Tom considers to be the worst part of Covid, a way to pretend you have a life beyond the four walls you are currently looking at, and the fact that this podcast is climbing the podcast record books.

In this story idea Gary and Tom, and friend Jake, discuss an alternate time line of a world wide communism take over.  When the Dream Team's plane crashes on it's way to Barcelona to compete in the 1992 Olympics what democratic pride is left to stop the red march down the coast of Alaska.  Also this was Jake's idea so he is brought back to assist, hey, he made this mess, he's going to have to help clean it up.   Along the way Gary takes a dip into Tom's scientific knowledge, Tom teaches everyone about a mystery country, and the boys discuss procedure, everyone loves procedure talk.     Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

In this ideas episode Gary and Tom are assisted by friend of the show Jake, who supplies some of his ginger heat to the proceedings .  For the record, this is our Halloween special, and yes, we do know what the date is.   Along the way the boys discuss what could possibly go wrong in the election, would you sell your soul for some real quality marketing, and Tom's foray into small community theater.   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

In this story episode Gary and Tom take a shot at the second story using the same name as the last episode (I'll wait if you need to reread that one).  In a world devastated by a vaccine gone bad, leaving the majority of the human population blood thirsty zombies, can one woman devise a method of transportation and bring the living back together?  The boys also decided to try and complete this episode without any edits, so it was almost titled "Gary Says Umm"   Along the way, distractions happen, they discuss their plans for surviving a fall from a plane without a parachute, Warner Brothers cartoon of yesteryear, and Zombie Birds(TM).   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

In this new story episode, Gary and Tom deliver on the the promise of creating two different movies with the same title.  This is the first of the bilogy (if a trilogy is three is two called a bilogy?).  Walking with My Enemy, as WW2 came to an end the Germans tried to hide their crimes by forcing the concentration camp survivors into death marches.  A mother tries to distract her young daughter from the terror by telling her fantastical stories of her brave father.   Along the way the boys get distracted talking about party conversations with strangers, curious facts from around of the world, and Toms emergency escape plan on November 4TH.   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

In this ideas episodes Gary and Tom once again come to the table with titles and nothing else, can they make up quality stories on the spot, history has shown.... mixed results.   Along the way the boys get distracted talking about the final farewell to Al Cass, why don't vegetarian animals just eat meat, and the ultimate strategy for winning the Iditirod.   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

In this new story episode Gary and Tom have watched the trailer to GhostBusters 3, tried to imagine what happens in it and then created a sequel to that.  Oh, they also canonically threw out GB2 and the ladies remake, but other than that its business as usual.   Along the way the boys discuss watching bad movies multiple times, Gary gets angry thinking about GhostBuster logic, and the chaotic brew of a lake house, a weekend, and nothing but testosterone.   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

In this new ideas episode Gary and Tom deliver on the promise to make stories up on the spot, are they any good, you be the judge, but they were done on the spot.   Along the way the boys discuss the different uses for trumpet oil, how we all need a bit more biodiversity in our lives, and embarrassing things about Gary you probably don't know.   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

****** Technical Note:  Someone, I'm not going to say who, messed up his mic for the first 15 minutes.... It was Gary******   In this story episode, Gary and Tom bring you "The Devil's Brew". What steps does Satan take when less and less people begin going to hell and God gets on him about his numbers.   The boys also discuss, things you dont know about the Netherlands, a program to help you get out of trouble when you make a mistake, and the proper way to name a child.   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

In this story episode Gary and Tom lay out the structure for "The Dog's Dinner".  A comedy heist movie, even trying to steal a little money can go horribly wrong.   Along the way the boys get distracted talking about Amsterdam, a new  method of buying underwear, and messing with people on public access television.   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

Season 2 kicks off with an slight adjustment to how Gary and Tom conduct ideas episodes.  New and improved, each comes to the table with just the titles and they figure out possible stories in real time.   Along the way the boys also discuss taking vacation in the time of quarantine, how a real man hula hoops, and how ghosts can't blink so they have to watch every indecent thing you do when you are alone.   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

In this anniversary special Gary and Tom take a look back at season one of Sidetracks, they revisit some of their favorite and most cringe worthy moments from the first year, and give some insight into the methods, and lack there of, to putting the show together.   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

Due to overwhelming fan request we bring you another pull from the recent hat game.  We also have said requester live in studio to help us build the world of "Racoon and Jenny Break the Bank"  Try to imagine "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" meets "Oceans 12" meets "John Wick"   As always the boys get distracted, this time by the realization that Gary can't beat anyone at an exercise competition, a new method of work motivation, and how do toons reproduce.   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show  

This week's story episode is another pull from the recent hat game, "The Inner Monologue of Eileen Bowman" in the thiller genre.  A timid woman begins to lose her grasp on reality when her peaceful life begins to become filled with aggresion and accusations, even in her dreams.   Along the way the boys discuss how fat people experience heat differently than skinnies, a solution to unwanted amorous photos, and the magnum opus of Jean-Claude Van Damme's career.   Enjoy the show! Twitter: @sidetracks_show Instagram: @sidetracks_show Email: us@sidetracks.show