Fri, 28 December 2012
First, Toppie talks about his own personal Chrima with his family, and then he goes on to describe more Chrima cards and gifts from Smellcast listeners. Later, the whole Smellcast gang arrives just in time to review some of the most exciting and meaningful moments on the Smellcast from 2012, wherein Toppie plays clips from some of the most stupendous episodes of the past year. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! It's free! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Mon, 24 December 2012
Celebrate Chrimmah with Toppie and the whole gang in this retro Christmas special. Merry Christmas everyone! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! It's free! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Sun, 16 December 2012
Sassy and Billy join Toppie for a holiday Christmas Tree decorating party, in which Toppie opens Chrimmah cards and tries to make the season bright. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! It's free! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Sun, 9 December 2012
Toppie welcomes the Christmas season to the Smellcast, with some readings from greeting cards sent in by listeners of the Smellcast. Toppie then gives you an update on how his parental units are coping with the Christmas season, and talks about his own wishy-washy feelings about the holiday. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! It's free! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Mon, 3 December 2012
Sassy joins the gang today via Skype as they discuss the Smellcast; its past and future. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! It's free! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Sun, 25 November 2012
Two mischievous mice meet a tragic end, forcing Toppie to be off to the Mall on a mission to get a new phone-charger. But of all days to go to the mall.... of all days! TODAY IS BLACK FRIDAY!!!! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! It's free! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Wed, 21 November 2012
Presenting a little story I've been working on.... part three of "the Secret." Answering the question of what really happend on lake Cayuga back in 1935. The secret... is finally revealed. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Fri, 9 November 2012
It's an intermission folks! While Toppie continues to work on his presentation of "the Secret, Part Three," we have some shout-outs and a big thank you. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Wed, 24 October 2012
Presenting part two of our Halloween extravaganza for 2012: Part two of "The Secret!" Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Sun, 14 October 2012
Just 'cuz we here on the Smellcast, like to get all spooky on yo' ass in October.... OOOoooooo! Spooooky! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Fri, 5 October 2012
Today, we find Toppie completing the sale of his 1994 Honda Accord at a local used car sales lot. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Fri, 28 September 2012
Toppie begins by sharing some listener responses to the questions: "Do I have an accent?" and "Do I sound gay?" We hear from Moose P, Jay the Hauntcub, Butler, Whitman Tinker and the ever-mysterious Crone Haven. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Sun, 23 September 2012
Toppie, Aunt Tappie, Billy and Cricket gather to disucss Toppie's Pride48 weekend experience. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Tue, 18 September 2012
A live* performance by Toppie Semellie as heard September 14 at midnight on Pride48! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. LEFT click HERE to LISTEN to episode 280 on your computer NOW. RIGHT click HERE to Direct Download episode 280. Please to subscribe! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Sat, 8 September 2012
On today's episode of the Smellcast: Part three of our exciting lead-in to our LIVE PRIDE48 Show that will be streaming your way at midnight (EDT) on September 14th over at Pride48.com! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Sun, 2 September 2012
In an effort to save his old pal Walt's former restaurant space, once known as "Jose's Hideaway," Toppie protests outside of a soon-to-open Chick Fil A restaurant, with Billy, Cricket and Aunt Tappie. But in the middle of extensive media coverage, Toppie makes an embarrassing move in front of the cameras and ruins EVERYTHING! Now NOBODY on the entire cast is even speaking to him! And there's less than two weeks before Toppie's LIVE Pride48 show! Oh, the suspense! Oh, the humanity! Plus! Don't miss Roger Bunting's startling admission! Please to enjoy today's 'lil episode: part two of the four part story that leads right up to September 14th's BIG LIVE PRIDE48 show by Toppie, beginning at MIDNIGHT! Be sure to open the stream at Pride48live.com! to listen LIVE as it happens! Join in the chat room conversation! It'll be great fun! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Mon, 27 August 2012
Toppie discovers that someone has purchased the restaurant formerly owned by his pals Walter Snicker-Snicker and Jose. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Sun, 19 August 2012
After a long absence from the Smellcast, Sassy drops in via Skype from France to give a less than desired update and make a little chit-chatter with Toppie! Meanwhile, Aunt Tappie stops by the Pickle Hallow studio in time to say "hi!" Finally, Toppie gets into some listener mail! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Sun, 12 August 2012
To celebrate his 50th Birthday, Toppie walks the Carl Sagan Memorial Planet Walk. But he takes a wrong turn at Mars. Later, long past Pluto, he may or may not have sharted in his underpants. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Please to subscribe! Go to iTunes Preview. Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast |
Sun, 5 August 2012
Join Toppie as he drives to the next finger lake over to visit Kevin and Brian who drove in from Danbury Connecticut. They're in Watkins Glen for a special gathering of greyhound adoption and winery enthusiasts. Join us as we have ourselves a leisurely supper at a local diner, enjoy some good company and conversation and then finish up the evening with a visit to an ice cream parlor. It's a great summer evening -- and you're invited! |
Sun, 29 July 2012
HatM from Budapest, Hungary joins Toppie for a chatterfest about a Hungarian adaptation of the famous American play "A Street Car Named Desire." Then, suddenly caught live on tape: Toppie's LANDLORD knocks on the door!!!! Weeeuuuuuuuuuu!!! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. |
Sun, 22 July 2012
It's errand day for toppie! And YOU'VE been elected to go along for the ride! This episode brings answers to several little problems that have been causing Toppie no small amount of worry. First, he's on a quest to get power steering fluid for his Honda Accord to stop a longstanding annoying squeek. Then, from out of the blue comes a phone call that will tell the fate of his future living situation -- well, at least for the next year. It's a new Toppie car-cast! Join him, won't you? After all... you don't want to miss Toppie cruising the city dump for the handsome men. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. |
Sun, 15 July 2012
A celebration of love and friendship. Toppie talks to Jay the Hauntcub and his partner Ron about their recent visit to the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. Listen as Jay and Ron describe their unusual life-style as they reveal the details behind their thirteen year long love affair with each other. Find Jay the Hauntcub on Twitter and on the Life On the Shit List Podcast. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment right here on Toppie's blog. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. |
Sun, 8 July 2012
Toppie tools around town running errands as he chats at you about the latest drama concerning where he might soon be living, or not living... it's all about some recent huge regrets and self doubts about the near future. Mostly... Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. |
Sun, 1 July 2012
We proudly present our second annual Gay Pride/Fourth of july extravaganza! This year Billy, Cricket, Roger Bunting and Auntie Tappie join Toppie at their friend Peter & Johns' farm for another fabulous prideful and patriotic celebration!! This episode features answers to long awaited questions about Aunt Tappie! Don't miss this one, folks! |
Sun, 24 June 2012
Toppie presents part two of his visit with Ranger John and the lovely Daniel from the Dark Forest Podcast. Today, Toppie, John and Daniel drive to Ulysses, NY, to see the wondrous Taughannock Falls! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. |
Sun, 17 June 2012
Toppie sits down for a chatter-fest today to discuss... A new mic technique...summer... Father's Day... "Fracking"... the elephant in the room (moving)... Possible future changes for the Smellcast... Pride48... a new pair of glasses minus a big ball of putty... and a fist full of shout-outs! Also: Introducing... R.O.M. (Random Old Man)! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. |
Sun, 10 June 2012
Ranger John and the lovely Daniel from the Dark Forest Podcast, have arrived in Pickel Hallow to visit Toppie and do some bird-watching! Join the intrepid trio as they explore and listen to the on-location bird and environment sounds of near-by Sapsucker Woods, a 230 acre bird and wildlife sanctuary of spectacular aural beauty. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. |
Sat, 2 June 2012
Toppie decides to turn a new leaf and be a sexual wall flower no more! Listen as he initiates three (spectacularly disasterous) attempts to get back his lost mo-jo! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. |
Thu, 24 May 2012
Strange naked dreams pre-sage a difficult day for Toppie Smellie. Dreading his mandatory appearance before the college board of trustees to discuss his exposed affair with his former intern Malik, Toppie reaches out for a little solace from his Aunt Tappie and friends. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. |
Sat, 19 May 2012
SPAZ-O-RAMMA! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. |
Thu, 10 May 2012
Everyone on the Smellcast is coupling up!!! Toppie decides he must express his true feelings for his intern, Malik. Billy and Cricket decide to move in together! Meanwhile, as Roger Bunting prepares to ask for her hand in marriage, Auntie Tappie has something very important to tell Toppie.... something she has been meaning to tell him for quite some time now... Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. |
Thu, 3 May 2012
Toppie grabs his mic and heads to the out-of-doors to listen to this Spring's Peepers. Listen as about haf way through, Toppie accidentally locks himself OUTSIDE his Pickle Hallow apartment. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. |
Sat, 28 April 2012
Toppie makes an apology, reflects on his own behavior, and gives some thoughts about Pride48. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Check out the Rainbow Podsquad Network! |
Tue, 17 April 2012
Toppie describes a conflagration of financial blunders, damned dry ink cartridges, incredible mile-long traffic tickets, unbelievable law-breaking hi-jinks, and the evil shadow of procrastination that all conspire to climax on dreaded Tax Day! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Check out the Rainbow Podsquad Network! |
Wed, 11 April 2012
Listen as Toppie describes how he journeyed to the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio to retrieve his father, post operation! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Check out the Rainbow Podsquad Network! |
Sat, 31 March 2012
The longest week has ended. An update on Toppie's father and how his operation went. Also: a phone call from Auntie Tappie! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Check out the Rainbow Podsquad Network! |
Tue, 27 March 2012
Toppie says it's a big week for his parental units. His father goes under the knife for some major surgery on Thursday, March 29. Here's the fear-frought, phobia-filled details! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Check out the Rainbow Podsquad Network! |
Wed, 21 March 2012
Jose recalls one night in 1980 when for the first time, he met Toppie and miraculously rediscovered his beloved Walter Snicker-Snicker. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Check out the Rainbow Podsquad Network! |
Wed, 14 March 2012
A mysterious recording is played on the show today that seems to confirm Toppie's secret suspicions about his beloved Autnie Tappie! Also: Sassy phones in from France! Plus: meet Toppie's new intern, Malik. And finally: Identify what television series from the '70's that is associated with the music Toppie goes out on today! Send your guesses to Smellcast@aol.com! Mentioned on the show today is Brenda Boo's "Hello Again, It's Brenda Boo!" Also mentioned is Ranger John from the Dark Forest Podcast. Also mentioned, is ThatPeterG from the twitters! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Check out the Rainbow Podsquad Network! |
Wed, 7 March 2012
Toppie reads a story written eight or nine years ago by his old friend Danny. It's a true story... about Danny... and about "Tallulah." It's a true story from our "queer" history, taking place long ago in the 1950's. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Check out the Rainbow Podsquad Network! |
Wed, 29 February 2012
Toppie yaks about what's on his mind today -- stinky mops, lost dogs, family, and sadly missed old friends. And mangled spectacles. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Check out the Rainbow Podsquad Network! |
Sun, 26 February 2012
In this fun episode of the Smellcast, reminisce with Toppie, Musing Mark and Hauntcub about retro television shows from our collective past. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment right here on Toppie's blog. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Check out the Rainbow Podsquad Network! |
Tue, 21 February 2012
Join Toppie for a conversation with Jay (Hauntcub) and Musing Mark from Canada as they first discuss pets and then delve into a more serious taboo discussion concerning NAMBLA. Everyone wants to sweep NAMBLA under the rug, but in an earnest effort to explore topic, Toppie, Mark and Jay openly discuss some extremely taboo subject matters. Also: Tara from Michigan won the unofficial non-contest that asked the question: What podcasting super-sar portrayed the voice of Sebastienne (Sassy's new love interest on the Smellcast)? As fate would have it, HatM from The Angry Pantry Podcast is lending his talented voice to the Smellcast to portray Sassy's new mysterious love-interest, Sebastienne! Congratulations to Tara for being the first to identify that HatM from Bhudapest!!! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Check out the Rainbow Podsquad Network! |
Fri, 17 February 2012
Toppie tries to interview Billy and Cricket but a phone call from a man named Sebastienne disrupts the evening. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Check out the Rainbow Podsquad Network! |
Tue, 14 February 2012
On the importance of being an advocate:Toppie's mother goes to the emergency room and Toppie has to raise holy hell. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Check out the Rainbow Podsquad Network! |
Mon, 13 February 2012
Following the fustercluck that was Mevio, Toppie returns with a brand new feed to bring you more Smellie goodness. Mostly. In this episode, you will hear from Aunt Tappie as well as -- believe it or not -- Sassy! It's all quite disturbing, to be honest. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog theSmellcast.com. Friend Toppie on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Google+. Look at kooky stuff on smellcast.tumblr.com. Check out the Rainbow Podsquad Network! |
Thu, 9 February 2012
The story of how Toppie triumphantly (mostly) drove his mother to Carmel NY to pick up the new family puppy dog.
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Sat, 4 February 2012
Among the topics Toppie blathers about today is his new job assignment at work, his latest car woes, a parental update, some fun listener mail and finally the biggest news of all -- tomorrow Toppie and his mother will travel to the far reaches of New York State to retrieve the family's NEW PUPPY DOG! |