TJ had a Real Situation, his gallbladder quit on him and it had to be removed. Did we apologize for making fun of him? Of course not. So, on this week's show, the longest TJ story ever!

TJ has a Situation, remember those? He used to do it all the time and skip the show, this time it's because he had to poop. Well, we do our best, Steve has a couple stories from the Nightlife Scene in Columbia, we remember all the old business in Hartsville and discuss the new ones on the way.

This week we celebrate 300 episodes and we would have done something special but we forgot. Join us for this milestone show while we discuss TJ's esophagus stretching, Steve's fascination with aluminum foil, Clif's trip to Murrell's Inlet and the future plans for the Just Another Taste Test videos.

This week is a hilarious, chaotic mix of absurd character introductions, TJ has a frustrating Walmart customer service story, and Clif is freaking out over Amazon. They cover everything from Cybertruck recalls and mayonnaise debates to childhood gross-out stories and Harrison Ford jokes, all delivered with the usual, random vibe.

In this episode, we go full ramble. All Random, all the time. Birdwalking taken to the absolute extreme. Happy St. Patrick's Day...Enjoy.

In this episode, TJ attempts to power through the show while wearing his new veneers, but Steve's relentless mockery quickly breaks him down. After some struggle (and plenty of laughter at his expense), TJ finally gives in and takes them out—leading Steve to declare that TJ now knows how he feels all the time. TJ then shifts gears to show off his new iPhone 16 Pro Max before diving into an extended story about his recent trip to Charleston to see the circus. The tale takes some classic TJ detours, filled with observations, mishaps, and questionable decisions. Wrapping things up, the crew takes a call from Farelli, one-half of a new podcast launching soon called Trauma Blondes, hosted by two of TJ’s friends from Massachusetts. Farelli’s thick Boston accent immediately sets the tone, giving a taste of what listeners can expect from the new show.

This week, TJ is out of town, and due to Ben and Clif’s last-minute struggle with the mixing board, he isn’t able to call in—leaving us only with a cryptic text: "I'm gonna be late calling in. On a horse." So, it's just Steve, Clif, and Ben holding down the fort. The guys kick things off by discussing Vintage, a local wine bar that recently changed hands, moving from one friend to another. Steve then dives into the origins of his childhood nickname, Grieby, which was given to him by his brother and yet, despite the stickers on his car advertising it, is rarely used. Clif shares an unexpected moment of personal embarrassment when he was called up to receive the SPC 2025 Award for Largest Number of Community Service Hours, turning bright red as he scrambled for words. To wrap things up, the crew samples a selection of foreign snacks, including Ube-flavored mochi, seaweed potato sticks, and crispy rice snacks. Some were hits, others… less so, but all made for an interesting taste test. All that, plus the usual laughs and side tangents—tune in for another classic OFTU episode!

The episode kicks off with the gang briefly roasting Steve for not having his microphone ready before the show, leading to a quick chat about their new microphones. From there, the focus shifts to an unexpected social moment in Clif's front yard, where TJ meets an attractive, possibly single woman while speaking to the mother of some former classmates. This chance encounter, along with Clif’s yard’s newfound reputation, earns it the title “Clifton Mingle”—coined by TikTok viewers. The conversation then turns to a wild claim from the Senate Street Gazette about TJ having a "problem" with gay men—not with them personally, but with their apparent attraction to him. While the group highly doubts the story’s accuracy, they play along and investigate the root cause. Their conclusion? It’s TJ’s eyes. Naturally, this leads to an odd but hilarious moment where TJ attempts to get Steve to look directly into them. His motives remain unclear, but the results are predictably ridiculous.

Steve has declared he can't attend his, Clif and Ben’s 35th high school reunion—because he’s going glamping. Again. Ben, Clif, and TJ aren’t letting him off the hook that easily, roasting him relentlessly until he starts reconsidering. Meanwhile, TJ finds himself in a bizarre showdown at Food Lion when Ben "assaults" (not really) him over a bottle of Gold Peak Zero Sugar tea, which Ben claims belongs exclusively to him and Bryan Martin. TJ reveals he's getting pop-on veneers, sparking a discussion about cosmetic changes and personal upgrades. The guys also dive into AI, particularly the new Deepseek AI, and its implications. Nostalgia kicks in as they discuss which of their past cars they’d love to own again and recall the fastest speeds they’ve ever driven—one of them hitting 170 mph (legally, at a drag strip) and another reaching 147 mph on a regular road. TJ shares a wild story about pushing an ambulance to its speed limiter. To wrap things up, they put Steve’s movie trivia knowledge to the test—and surprisingly, he holds his own. Maybe he’s not just Mr. Glamping after all.

In this episode, the guys dive into a freewheeling conversation covering everything from their recent trip to Charlotte, NC—where they hit up Super G International Food Store, Charlotte Douglas International Airport Overlook, and Smithfield Chicken and Barbeque—to the bizarre idea of their friend Layla launching an OnlyFans under the name "Chicken-N-Biscuits." TJ brings a TikTok game into the mix, where the #1 movie on your 10th birthday is supposed to predict your 2025, though the results make absolutely no sense. The gang also discusses movies they've never seen, with Ben dropping a bombshell: he's never watched "The Breakfast Club." From childhood memories of getting lost to completely random tangents, this episode lives up to its name—pure, unfiltered OFTU rambling at its finest.

OFTU Podcast Episode 291 - "OFTU On The Road - Charlotte" The crew hits the road in TJ's car for a trip to Charlotte, NC, filled with food, planes, and their signature off-the-cuff banter. They explore the international aisles of Super G Mart, picking out unique snacks for future taste tests, and attempt to visit a South African food market for Steve’s friend—only to find it closed. A detour to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport overlook leaves Steve amazed by the frequency of landings. Along the way, they press record and capture their lively road trip conversations, making for a laid-back and entertaining episode.

In Episode 290 of OFTU, the crew records a lively and humorous discussion on various topics. Steve shares his excitement about visiting a new cat café, while the central theme revolves around the question, "What would you do for $10 million?" The team offers a range of entertaining answers. Ben has fun with sound effects, creating fake radio liners that amuse (and occasionally frustrate) his co-hosts. Clif shares his experience riding in a Cybertruck, noting its potential as a mobile office. They briefly discuss how Clif now uses ChatGPT more than Google and mention a recent TikTok outage. The episode is filled with jokes, tangents, and plenty of laughs.

The crew dives into Steve's intense nail-biting habit, TJ's immediate memory lapse of his preshow topic, and the recent winter storm that brought sleet and ice but left Steve yearning for snow. They explore Ben's hilariously convincing AI video of TJ and Steve kissing and brainstorm a new product idea: "Pocket Shrimp," where Steve combines his love for hot tubs and seafood. The episode concludes early due to the shop's freezing conditions and the surprise arrival of longtime friend Beth and her son Ryan.

OFTU Episode 288, "How's That Timing, Steve?" dives into the group's humor, quirks, and critiques. From Steve's ongoing assessment of Ben's soundboard timing to TJ's underwhelming Temu Christmas, the banter flows. TJ shares plans for a chilly Winterfest outing, and Steve commits to a shrimp-themed tattoo—if the others foot the bill. Clif and Ben hilariously confess to note-taking due to forgetfulness, and the episode wraps up with TJ playfully roasting Steve's acting skills. A classic mix of laughs and lighthearted jabs!

This week on OFTU, the gang's lottery dreams are dashed as Ben’s MegaMillions ticket lands them a whopping $12—just enough to call themselves “dollaraire” royalty. From there, the conversation takes a wild turn as they delve into recurring dreams. Unsurprisingly, Steve and TJ's involve nudity. Things get... strange when TJ brings up peeing in odd places and wetting pants, prompting the group to wonder if there’s a deeper issue—or a kink—at play. Clif ups the ante with jaw-dropping stories from his workplaces, where people made chairs their personal restrooms, and shares a haunting tale of a drunk girl who peed in a trashcan while staring him down like a champion of awkwardness. The nostalgia train rolls into Shawn’s legendary parties, where drinking was the main attraction. The episode wraps with TJ and Steve attempting another skit, failing so hilariously it could only happen on OFTU.

This week, we’re coming at you live from a Sunday night, not because we’re passionate about the podcast, but because Steve’s been too busy hitting up Christmas parties all weekend. And no, it’s not because he’s filled with holiday spirit—it’s because of the free food and alcohol. Priorities, people. Next, we dive into the important question of our time: How many 2nd graders could we each beat up before they finally overpower us? (Spoiler: We all have questionable answers.) The discussion takes a strange turn when Ben reads a gripping article from the Senate Street Gazette about Steve’s wild antics in a kiddie pool Jell-O wrestling match—against three female little people. Yeah, it’s exactly as bizarre as it sounds. Finally, we round out the episode like any good group of middle-aged men would—by talking about food. Because, let’s face it, we’re old, we’re fat, and we just really, really like to eat.

In this episode, Clif shares a surprising proposition—taking on a part-time gig as a Santa Claus, thanks to his ever-whitening beard. Meanwhile, TJ's trademark tardiness strikes again, with another odd excuse in tow. The crew dives into the internet's reactions to the recent shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, sparking a thought-provoking discussion. The long-standing debate over whether Star Wars qualifies as science fiction or just action in space flares up, with Steve passionately declaring it the latter. The gang also contemplates the bizarre matchup of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, pondering what it would take for them to step into the ring with Iron Mike. Finally, the group revisits TJ's infamous "meat dressing," shares updates on their taste-test videos, and rounds out the episode with plenty of laughs and hot takes.

This week, the gang dives into the out of this world topic of recent UFO sightings. Steve shares his personal theories (spoiler: it involves space turkeys. Ok, not really, but that would have been cool). Thanksgiving recaps reveal the usual: where we went, what we ate, blah blah blah. But the real trip down memory lane comes when a discussion about first cars morphs into Clif and TJ reminiscing about the glory days of installing car stereos. Expect tales of epic bass drops, blown fuses, and why every car back then needed all the speakers and more.

In Episode 282 of OFTU, the show kicks off with Steve teasing TJ about his previous bald look, calling it "creepy." The conversation quickly turns to Steve's reluctance to help with tasks, revealing that when he does pitch in, it's minimal effort at best. The guys discuss TJ’s "deck," with Steve sharing his thoughts on how much—or little—he enjoyed it. A discussion about the heaviest things they've had to move leads to Ben recounting a mishap while moving a 500 lb molasses lick, which ended up being more embarrassing than dangerous. After two weeks, Steve still hasn't invited the group to join his weekly activities with his "Columbia friends," prompting some friendly ribbing. The episode wraps up with a debate over the top 5 guitarists of all time, rounding out the episode with some music talk and laughter.

In Episode 281 of OFTU, we dive into Steve Crowley’s recent (and reluctant) admission that he’s put on a few extra pounds. In true Steve fashion, he begrudgingly accepts the reality and claims he’s getting back on the low-carb wagon to shed the weight. We also gear up for the highly anticipated 2024 OFTU Great Mayonnaise Challenge, which you can check out right now on our YouTube page!