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The Shallow End

The Shallow End

By: Schnebly and Toth
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Summary

 From the Webby Award-winning creators of The Box Of Oddities Podcast comes The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth. Friends since childhood, Lindsay Schnebly and Jethro Gilligan Toth have always shared a love for stories of people doing ridiculously dumb things. They found it wildly amusing as young boys. They still do today. This is your invitation to pour a strong drink and join them for true stories that are tragically hilarious.© 2023 Eleven Eleven llc. Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • 208: Arguing With A Vending Machine

    208: Arguing With A Vending Machine
    May 13 2026
    On this classic episode of The Shallow End, we dive headfirst into one of the most absurd workplace disaster stories imaginable: the tale of a janitor inside a world-class research facility whose unbelievably bad decisions spiraled into total chaos. It’s a hilarious real-life reminder that sometimes the biggest threat to science isn’t a supervillain… It’s a guy with a mop and absolutely no common sense. Join us for bizarre true stories, catastrophic mistakes, workplace fails, and the kind of unbelievable human behavior that makes you question how civilization functions at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • 207: Bees, Bulls, and Bad Decisions

    207: Bees, Bulls, and Bad Decisions
    May 6 2026
    What happens when humans push things just a little too far… and nature pushes back harder? In this wildly unpredictable episode of The Shallow End, we kick things off with a surreal, full-circle moment—meeting legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor and reflecting on unexpected life connections that somehow all collide at once. But then… things take a sharp turn. First up: a suburban Massachusetts eviction that spirals into absolute chaos when a beekeeper shows up with crates labeled “LIVE BEES”—and opens them. Thousands of bees. Deputies swarmed. Hospital visits. Courtroom drama. And one very big legal question: can bees be considered a weapon? Then, Kat drops in with a story that proves instant karma isn’t just a concept—it’s sometimes… deeply physical. A world-famous Spanish matador faces the unthinkable when a bullfight goes off script, delivering a brutal reminder that in a battle between man and beast, the outcome isn’t always guaranteed. And yes… it involves a horn. And yes… It’s exactly where you think. It’s a perfect storm of bizarre news, dark humor, and the kind of real-life absurdity that only The Shallow End can deliver. Make good choices… your life might depend on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • 206: Chemical Chaos & A Kafkaesque Identity Crisis

    206: Chemical Chaos & A Kafkaesque Identity Crisis
    Apr 29 2026
    What do exploding pants and a stolen identity have in common? In this episode of The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth, they’re both the result of truly spectacularly bad decisions—and the kind of stories you won’t believe actually happened. First, we head to Walker County, Georgia, where a routine visit from authorities turns into a moment of unforgettable chaos. A man, caught mid–“activities consistent with methamphetamine production,” makes a split-second choice that will quite literally blow up in his face… and elsewhere. What follows is a bizarre chain reaction involving volatile chemicals, a film canister, and a painfully memorable encounter with law enforcement. It’s a story that perfectly captures the intersection of comedy and catastrophe. Then, things take a darker turn. A man walks into a Los Angeles bank claiming something almost impossible: someone has stolen his identity—his entire life. What begins as confusion spirals into a decades-long nightmare involving wrongful arrest, forced psychiatric evaluation, and a system that refuses to believe the truth. Meanwhile, the real imposter lives comfortably under the stolen name, building a flawless paper trail that fools everyone… until one detail finally cracks the case wide open. This episode dives into two unforgettable true stories—one absurd, one unsettling—that both serve as cautionary tales about the consequences of poor decisions, flawed systems, and the fragile nature of identity itself. Plus, a listener email that proves sometimes the dumbest teenage decisions leave the most lasting impressions (and injuries). If you love true crime, bizarre news, and stories where everything goes horribly wrong in the most unbelievable ways, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
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