Castlevania: Hegemony of Dark Despariedness II
Every hundred years Count Dracula makes his return to the Earth Realm. And every 100 years the Belmont clan sends its current champion to fight
Circus Question
Here’s a nice coupon for the circus. Now, I understand the elephant that is whipped and burned constantly to get it to do tricks. Aaand
Helpful Snowman News
Big announcements: In looking to expand the brand, I need some help from a graphic designer. If you are, or if you know a graphic
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 31
Wow. Okay, well, a couple corrections. Agatha Christie’s revised title was And Then There Were None. The racially-charged title is, however, accurate. I challenge you
8 Extremely Complicated Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter
Rule #1: My daughter does not have a curfew, per se. However, sometimes you will feel a strong sense that I disapprove of how late
Pete’s Suggestions for the New Anne Geddes Calendar
Baby battered and flash fried, sitting in giant box of fries with giant, artificial fries surrounding it. Baby folded up inside a burrito, wearing a
Moments In Life When I Wish a Bubble Machine Hadn’t Gone Off Right Next to Me
When I opened dad’s old cigar box and found self-taken naked Polaroids inside. At the precise moment they started lowering the casket into the ground.
The Level of Emergency Required to Call Me in the Morning: A Reference Chart
Noon: “Have you seen the new Muppets trailer?” 11 AM: “I think I might have left my Muppets DVDs at your house.” 10 AM: “I
Moon Question
Did you know that if you took every time I wrote the word “shit” on this web site, printed it out in 12 pt. font,
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 30
Nica the fightin Argentinian and Katie the less-fightin American in studio. Episode30
Really Annoying Survey Question from Today
Oh, come on. Is this really necessary? What the hell? Isn’t True or False enough? Isn’t that the whole beauty of True/False? It’s bad enough
Rule of Apartment Neighbors
Your Neighbors Will: Never, ever enjoy the same music. Played through the goddamn wall. Your Neighbors Will: Never click through the DVD menu in a
Movie Review Lines for Contagion
“Never has Matt Damon’s hair looked so much like an English teacher’s.” “You’ll laugh (at a monkey in a clear garbage bag). You’ll cry (because
Phone Messages I Left That I Prayed Would Not Be Returned
“Hi. Hi there. Um, my mom wanted me to call because you left your really good Sega game over here yesterday. You’re probably wondering where
Pete Tries to Get Psyched to Work on Saturday
[alarm] Okay, c’mon buddy. We can do this. Once you’ve slept the 45 seconds more before your next alarm goes off, you’ll be ready to
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 29
Hoo doggies. We teach the right way to open a show. Then, get ready to get potter-ed. Episode29
Lesser-Known Wedding Traditions
This last week I went to a wedding where I was exposed to a tradition. I was not aware that any dope in the room
Times I Regretted Following a Dollar Being Pulled Down the Street on a String
The time it led to a big hole covered with leaves, which I should have noticed on a city street. But hey, dollar! The time
Pete Answers Bible FAQ
Does God hear the prayers of unbelievers? Unfortunately, I think we sort of have dude by the balls here. From what I hear, he knows
Having Sex with Pete at Different Ages (a survival handbook)
Age 15: Haha, you wish. No, I think I’ll be pretty busy with Castelvania: Symphony of the Night, thanks. Age 18: The best tactic is
Bad Sign
See if you can figure out at which point I started to worry for myself. Pete is walking home from the grocery store at 11:30
The Slave Game
Did you ever play this game in school? A teacher, one of the ones who thought it was cool to experience the tedium of history
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 28
Power returns. Another hour with a sudden, blackout ending. KAPOW! Episode28
Bad Corporate Icebreakers
Alright, let’s kick things off. Let’s all go around the room and everyone can name their worst romantic regret. Don’t be afraid to get sexy,
Enough With the Police Animals
Can we knock it off with the police dogs already? This is not 1808. You’re driving around to stop bums from shouting at ATM’s, not
Pete Advises President William Henry Harrison
*An historical note: William Henry Harrison (“Sick Willy”) gave an inaugural address in the cold, and weeks later caught pneumonia and died, making him the
Sports Are Bullshit pt. 2
Have you noticed that the goal of every major sport is to take a small thing and put it in a larger thing? Football: Put
HILARIOUS Joke Time
I have some questions about this phone call (play below under “Play Now”), which was left on the work voicemail of a friend. 1. What
Pete is Asked to Write Sports-Related Sitcom Dialogue
Hey friend, how are you? I am well. And yourself? Great! Great. Well, because we are two human men over the age of 20, we
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 27
It gets gross. On the plus, we discuss monster trucks. Mixed bag, yall. Episode27
Response Letter to the Princess
Dear Princess, Thanks for the item. I’m sure it will help in my journey. Not to be a dick or anything, but reality check: About
Staff Meeting After First Night of Pete Being In Charge of WWE
Everyone have a seat. After last night I can see why they decided it was time to get some new management in here. That was
One of the Worst People Types
“,…and then the cop asked me where I was going, so I told him work.” “What you should have said was, ‘Hey man, where were
One of the More Important Posters
Print 2-sided, dummies. MarioPosterGame
Trust Issues
You know who you really need to watch out for? That guy who, given the choice in a video game, picks the girl character. We
Twin Dads
Being the victim of this, can I tell you something that is really not cool? Having a dad who is an identical twin. It’s fucked
Switcheroo
Because of the steady volume of films involving a body switch (Freaky Friday, whatever that fucking movie is that’s out right now, Freaky Friday again)
Why It’s Really Bad When Simpsons Things Are Happening in Your Real Life
Episode AABF21: “Guess Who’s Coming to Criticize Dinner” [about Homer Simpson] McAllister: I’m surprised he doesn’t just give it up and go for sweatpants. Akira:
Dum Dum Goes In For His One-Year Physical
Pete: Thanks again for seeing us doctor. Doctor: No problem. Pete: I mean it. Thanks a shitload. I can’t imagine what a baby would do
I Hate National Treasure
National Treasure reminds us all that there’s treasure everywhere! No it doesn’t, and no there isn’t. In my whole life I know one kid who
Footed Pajama Problem
Nope, can’t wear the footed pajamas. Couple big issues here. First, I can see exactly where this is headed. Once it’s okay to wear them
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 25
We get renaissanced. And stop dancing with your dad. Episode25
So Much Snowman, Such a Medium Amount of Time
Big, huge, gigantic radio show tomorrow. In the meantime, have you been keeping up? You know that annoying 100 books list that comes up on
Just When I Didn’t Think Clint Howard Could Weird Me Out Anymore
Whether you know it or not, you KNOW Clint Howard. He has played a series of roles, many of them involving white collared shirts. .
Thoughts on Finding a Horsehead in My Bed
Holy shit! How did this get in here without waking me up? Where did someone get a horse around here? That’s an awfully wasteful use
That Water Dispenser on the Fridge
Whenever I go to someone’s house and they have a water dispenser on the fridge, they really want you to use that shit. Go ahead,
What the Designers of DVD Home Menus Must Be Thinking
First thing, god forbid this go directly to the screen that lets you pick some stuff. I want a POV visual of going through a
Why It’s a Good Thing Harry Potter’s Mom AND Dad Were Dead
Harry: Dad, I just found a stone that gives you life forever and stopped an evil wizard! Dad Potter: That’s really great, son. Just remember
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 24
Special guests Ian and Tasha, fresh from their 10 Year Anniversary of High School Gradumtation, tell us all about Chocolate Wasted, beating the heat, bachelor
Gyros Spindle Diaries, the Thrilling Conclusion
It turns out that there ARE a couple downsides to installing a gyros spindle into the structure of your apartment. For one thing, when you’re
Emergency Announcement Post
It’s time for the radio show to get its own theme song of its very own. Check out the CR ad, submit if you’ve got
Gyros Spindle Diaries, pt 3
Quick recap: Nobody loves me, therefore I’m building a gyros spindle in my apartment. Quick recaps leave more room for What than Why, okay? After
Gyros Spindle Diaries, pt 2
After making the life-affirming decision to install a professional-grade gyros spindle in my kitchen as a way to compensate for the lack of ability to
Gyros Spindle Diaries, Pt 1
A lot of people do weird things when they break up with someone. Like get a haircut or start showering or stop showering. I usually
Something I’m Unsure About When Attending Renaissance Fair(s)
Okay, I am going to make the following case: It is not appropriate to stare at breasts in public. There are many reasons for this,
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 23
Second part of our road show. This time, I’s get asked the 50 questions. We lost about the last 20 minutes of audio here because
Something I Don’t Understand About Ray Charles
Young Ray, I am very sorry to hear that you’re going blind. However, that’s no reason that you can’t play wonderful music and be happy
Game Changers
1997- JK Rowling publishes Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 1997- Pete discovers that zits are easier to pop after a hot shower. 1998- Google
Scientific Method at Work
1. Define a Question: A spider has escaped between the baseboard and the wall in my apartment. Not wanting to spray anything too chemical-y inside,
Every Person on One of Those Property Virgin-type Shows
Hi! We are a young couple looking to buy our first home. Our combined age is less than 50, and we’ve decided to cast off
Dangers of Cleaning a Bathroom
It’s hard to express how I feel in words. I cleaned the bathroom today. My apartment, in case you don’t know, is a wonderful, breezy
Dear Tombstone Pizza,
Howdy, I have a criticism on your packaging that I think needs to be pointed out. It’s not the picture of the pizza. That’s working
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 22
My brother moves to Arizona! As a farewell, we did a little Roadcasting. Unless that’s illegal, in which case we just recorded a 50 Questions
A Question for Esquire
Page 10: Interview with veterans who lost limbs and now work a dude ranch together. . . . . Page 19: Profile of the best
Is About.com Bullshit?
As a man who has, apparently, a 33% chance of being pregnant…Yes, about.com is bullshit.
Movies Where It Would Have Been a Mistake to Include the Title in Some Dialogue
“Bomb went off. He never had a chance. He’s gone to another place, man. He’s in…the Hurt Locker now.” “You can’t just drive. You have
Breakup Activities
Every time you see someone with a new haircut or a big lifestyle change, it’s because they just broke up with someone. This is science,
Sames and Differences: Learning Spanish from Telemundo Instead of a Class
Spanish spoken solely: SAME Hilarity of English words and brands that sneak in: SAME Amount of cleavage: DIFFERENT Tightness of Pants: DIFFERENT Days of the
Blog Challenge
Have you heard of this? The idea is that you have a daily topic that you blog about, and if you do all 30 days
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 21
Special Guests Ian and Tasha help me explain why summer is just getting started. episode21
Why It’s a Good Thing I Wasn’t a Dad in 1985
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Warp Zone? Son, let me explain something to you. I purchased a machine that I do not understand at all for $200.
My Interviews for Secretaries
Let’s see…it says here you type 120 wpm. Is that true? Wow. And what is a “whipum?” Oh, oh, I see. Yes, very good. And
Is This What Parents of Twins are Thinking?
Hey, I have a great idea. Okay, we had twins. We have to accept that. It’s going to be tough. But how about this: Instead
Facts I Learned from Reed, Airport Shuttle Driver
Smartest Airport Shuttle Driver: Reed. Dumbest Airport Shuttle Driver: Everyone but Reed. Person Who Was Right About Waiting at the Outlet Mall Instead of in
Dude, Where’s My Radio Show?
You are probably wondering where your weekly dose of RadioSnow is at. If you’re wondering that, you’ve learned nothing about prepositions from all of this
Enough Alarms at Starbucks
Alarms, though annoying, make sense in a lot of situations. Fires. Burglar alarms. Sirens that go off in the middle of techno dance songs. You
Lies I Feel We Are Being Told About the Super 8 Motel We Are Currently In
It is not, in fact, super. It does not, in fact, cost eight dollars to stay. The Tripadvisor review that is headlined “Not as bad
Old Men Loves
Having a Flagpole in the Front Yard If you see a flagpole in a yard, guarantee an old man lives there. Every time. What is
Why Do People Do This to Me?
This is the craziest set of options on Earth. Yes, attending. That makes sense. No, not attending. That also makes sense. Maybe? MAYBE!? That is
Today is America
Did you know that today is America? I would like to present the two ways in which fireworks can be enjoyed: 1. At a Professional
Phrases That Mean You’ve Had Enough
“It’s not that I drank too much. I’ve been mixing too many different kinds of drinks.” Yeah, that’s probably it. It’s probably the mixture of
Yet Another Assurance That I Was Really Dumb as a Kid
Step 1: Pete reads an article in Nintendo Power magazine. The article features a kid without arms who still manages to play Nintendo quite well
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep. 20
Rollerin and what it takes to be a dad. episode20
Travel Tips
Always Make Sure to Arrive at the Airport 4 Hours Early Good tip. No problem. It would normally be really annoying to get up four
Why is This Thing a Thing?
Can someone explain these to me? So you have this big ass car, and for some reason you can’t fit a goddamn cooler inside. You
Pete’s Concealed Weapons App.
Name: Pete Phone: 303-KIC-KASS Occupation: Kicking Ass (once this goes through, anyway). Weapons Training: Once used a tennis racket to kill a bunch of moths
Co-Hosts Wanted. Sort of.
You wanna be on the radios? We’re looking for a few good co-hosts. Or a whole bunch of shitty ones. Be brave, take a chance.
ATM = AJM (Automatic Jerk Machine)
At the ATM the other day, I was waiting for a dispensation of cash when the screen went bright fucking orange and asked me, “Do
Should You Be Wearing a Shirt?
It’s summer time, and a lot of people feel like this is a good reason to go around topless. Specifically, men think this. However, I
Pete: In Charge of Hell for the Day
Good morning, everyone. Please have a seat. As you’ve probably heard, Mr…Satin, is not in today. So it looks like it’s you and me. Buckle
Looks Like I Won’t Be Going to the Movies Any Time Soon
Mr. Popper’s Penguins: Watch Jim Carrey ruin childhood idol number 3 (#1: The Grinch, #2: his portrayal of Corky in Dumb and Dumber)? No thanks.
Stages of Pete Driving Long-Distance
Stage 1: Fearless Optimism Pete feels that everything is going great. The future is so bright that shades must be worn, and they are because
I Suspect We’re All Being Tricked Into Thinking That Bowling is Fun
Exhibit A: Cost Every time you go bowling, it starts off as being the evening special where you only pay three dollars, and by the
Helpful Snowman Radio ep. 18
Porn chat, a brief interlude about the pointlessness of life, followed by a redemptive second porn chat. episode18
Helpful Bonus Content
Special Announcement: There will be a secret podcast recorded here in the next couple weeks. It will not be on the regular feed, it will