Episodes
A series of radio reports by Intern Samantha on the IFM2 show On Assignment, which is hosted by Loaf. Featuring intergalactic run-off elections, dracula ants, time travel conventions, philosophical fragrance branders, and more!
Featuring Phoenix Bunke as Samantha and Nathan Comstock as Loaf, with cameos by the entire cast.
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Published 06/04/21
Ep. 30 - Janet is profiled on the true crime show "The Time Travel Tapes." Loaf, Frankie, Sam, and Melody listen in while waiting to visit with Janet, who is in a holding center before her trial.
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Published 11/14/20
Ep. 29 - With Melody temporarily shutdown for updates, Loaf and Janet have a confrontation with alternate Janet and Nassif, while also answering letters on the sexuality of your alternate selves, the ramifications of politically incorrect banjo music, and how not to compulsively break the fourth wall while acting.
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Content note: Law enforcement/arrest
Published 10/30/20
Mini Ep. 12 - The network of Janets hold court and confront a certain Janet who has been jeopardizing their plans. Meanwhile, Officer Nassif "accidentally" runs into Loaf and Muffin at Crazy Zifle's Zaffy Trifles, the finest Flisnorp patisserie in the whole sector.
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Featuring Nathan Comstock as Loaf, Austin Hendricks as Janets, Muffin Comstock as Muffin, and Ramy Abdelghani as Nassif.
Published 10/16/20
Ep. 28 - Loaf, Janet, and IFM2 intern Sam team up for another episode revolving around hypernet dating. While also discussing their own experiences, they answer letters about accidentally catfishing yourself, and how to date when your isolationist cult dictates that you remain extremely average. Also: a rapid-fire round that breaks down what the most common dating profile phrases really mean!
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Published 10/02/20
Ep. 27 - Back home, Janet and Loaf host a parenting-themed episode with two special guests: Janet's mom and one of Loaf's broodlings. They all pitch in to help answer letters on the ramifications of gene-edited children, the existential loneliness of digital offspring, and how to share the holidays with your children who span multiple species and marriages. Meanwhile, Nassif and alternate Janet find themselves stranded in an interdimensional bus terminal.
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Published 09/18/20
Ep. 26 - In another alternate universe, Janet and Loaf are guests on "Problems Requiring Solutions", a show hosted by an alternate version of Melody. A dozen listeners call in to help Loaf and Janet with their problems regarding Armulan divorce, time travel tech support, and how to tell other versions of yourself that you want to see other people.
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Published 09/04/20
Ep. 25 - With Loaf and Janet still absent, Frankie, Melody, Mr. Xorfus, and Sam attempt to host an episode of Solutions to Problems, complete with AI versions of Janet and Loaf. They offer advice on how to deal with knowing that the founding father of your new colony was awful in a previous life, how to break out of the 400-year curfew assigned by your parents, and how to get your spouse to respect your family AI.
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Published 08/21/20
Mini Ep. 11 - Samantha presides over a meeting of IFM2 Subspace Radio interns, but is interrupted by the news that Janet and Loaf are missing. Meanwhile, Janet and Loaf work their way through different dimensions, meeting up with an alternate Janet and an unexpected alternate Melody.
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Published 08/07/20
Mini Ep. 10 - Loaf and Janet hang out at a karaoke bar with their alternate universe counterparts (Lavender, Frankie, and Beta Janet), and show how their singing, drinking, and flirting skills are just as highly polished as their advice giving.
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Featuring Nathan Comstock as Loaf/Lavender, Austin Hendricks as Janets, Valerie Loveland as Frankie, and guest starring James Oliva as the MC.
Published 07/24/20
Ep. 24 - Loaf and Janet are guests on an alternate timeline version of Solutions to Problems. On this live call-in show, they assist hosts Lavender and Frankie with questions about age-appropriate friendships for immortals, overcoming boredom as an AI, the surprising aftermath of liberating a planet, how to choose what TV shows to watch when you have two heads, and where to get lunch.
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Published 07/10/20
Ep. 23 - In despair, Loaf finally opens up to Janet about what happened on Armulus, but Janet is a little distracted by her own concerns, including an unexpected visit by Officer Nassif. Plus, letters about robotic training boyfriends, Avian divorce, and how to deal with time dilation in a professional setting.
Content notes: discussions of alcohol abuse, divorce, and abandonment issues
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Published 06/26/20
Ep. 22 - Janet tries to be the responsible host as Loaf is feeling rather disillusioned with both radio and life. This proves to be difficult when Melody and her new beau arrive! Somehow, they still manage to answer questions about vehicular infidelity, replacement limb policies in the workplace, and how to equitably share your body with an energy being.
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Published 06/12/20
Ep. 21 - Back from vacation and back in the studio, Loaf and Janet catch up with each other, and offer advice in regards to gentrification on Mars, how to avoid a mega-pet showdown between neighbors, and when you should take a blood oath seriously.
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Published 05/29/20
IFM2 station manager Mr. Xorfus and omnipotent intern Samantha try to resolve a supernatural printer jam with some help from station AI Melody. Also: Sam has some ideas for radio shows of her own!
This mini-episode features Phoenix Bunke as Samantha, Ron Prudent as Mr. Xorfus, and Chloé Cunha as Melody.
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Published 05/15/20
Frankie and Officer Nassif play phone tag regarding IFM2's paradox-fixed contracts, as well as some disturbing timelines that may or may not have happened. Meanwhile, The Network of Janets have a groupchat to discuss temporal displacement coordinates, dating gossip, and whether or not certain Janets are keeping up with their tasks.
Published 05/01/20
Mini Ep. 7 - On his home planet of Armulus Four Zeta Zombort, Loaf is a guest on an intergalactic cooking show, where he prepares the authentic human dish "Hash Browns," and answers questions about transdimensional spatulas, flaming salads, and good recipe substitutes for snails.
Published 04/17/20
In this episode recapping season 1 and 2, we hear the timeline-locked log of Officer Armin Nassif from the Time Travel and Interdimensional Regulations Agency (TARTI), where he catches his alternate selves up on his history with Loaf, Janet, and the rest of the Solutions To Problems crew.
Published 04/17/20
Season 3 of Solutions to Problems starts on April 17th! New episodes will be released every two weeks. Austin, Nathan, and Michael fill you in on all the details.
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Published 04/03/20
The final part of our four-part miniseries! Wait Wait Don't Teleport Me!! is a sound collage of shows heard on IFM2 Subspace Radio, an ambient comedy outside the frame of linear time. In this final episode: The Universe's Test Kitchen, the horror of being named Derek, Janet fills us in on recent TV shows and movies, and a breakup song from Maggie's band. Also: the full version of our theme song!
Transcript at www.stppodcast.com/blog/wwdtm4
Published 11/29/19
The third part of our new four-part miniseries! Wait Wait Don’t Teleport Me is a sound collage of shows heard on IFM2 Subspace Radio, an ambient comedy outside the frame of linear time. In this third episode: an interview with the only person to successfully prevent Shakespeare’s assassination, strategies on how to be a better eyeball ping-pong player, non-existent callers have a dial tone competition, and another segment with Sam!
Transcript at http://www.stppodcast.com/blog/wwdtm3
Published 11/22/19
Second part of our new four-part miniseries! Wait Wait Don't Teleport Me is a sound collage of shows heard on IFM2 Subspace Radio, an ambient comedy outside the frame of linear time. In this second episode: worm-wielding birds face off on a competitive cooking show, a murder mystery composed entirely of raspy voices, a lightning round of incomprehensible callers, and lots more! With your hosts Kerrington, Nova, Maggie, and C.C. Sims.
Transcript at www.stppodcast.com/blog/wwdtm2
Season 3...
Published 11/15/19
Our new four-part miniseries! Wait Wait Don’t Teleport Me!! is a sound collage of shows heard on IFM2 Subspace Radio, an ambient comedy outside the frame of linear time. In this first episode: a deep dive into the history of popsicle jokes, what it’s like when 96% of your body is traded to another laserball team, segments with Loaf and Sam, plus lots more! With your hosts: Kerrington, Nova, Maggie, and C.C. Sims.
Transcript at www.stppodcast.com/blog/wwdtm1
Season 3 coming this winter!
Published 11/08/19