The Hoodoo Factory

Here at The Hoodoo Factory we manufacture a wide range of products. Currently on our main production line is The Hoodoo Factory podcast, a NewsRadio game show. In this podcast we discuss the 90s NBC sitcom classic, NewsRadio

Re-Release: Episode 31 - Costume-Mania Recapisode Part B

Welcome back for part B of our Costume-Mania Recapisode. Jason Klamm is our special guest, and he will help us determine the winner of the Costume Tournament for our Costume-Mania Unit!

10-29
57:11

Re-Release: Episode 30 - Costume-Mania Recapisode Part A

Welcome to the Recapisode for our Costume-Mania Unit!   Joining us to discuss this unit (episodes: "Jackass Junior High", "Halloween", and "Apartment") is Jason Klamm, a talented multi-hyphenate, and notably a host of the "Dispatches from Fort Awesome" podcast.  Because Jason was such an awesome guest, and because we wanted to include some extra costume-related fun, this episode was longer than our usual Recapisodes, so we split it into two episodes.  Make sure to listen to Part B!

10-29
01:16:21

Re-Release: Episode 29 - Apartment Part B

Re-Release: Welcome back! In this episode of The Hoodoo Factory we discuss the NewsRadio episode Apartment in greater detail. This is the third of three episodes  in our “Costume-Mania” unit. Part B is the discussion portion of the Hoodoo experience. The host will have the opportunity to share their answers to the ABSA fever questions. You’ll also get to hear some Half Truths and Gorilla Dust and we’ll open A Time Capsule from the Internot.

10-22
01:03:45

Re-Release: Episode 28 Apartment Part A

Re-Release: In this episode of The Hoodoo Factory we discuss the episode Apartment. This is the third of three episodes in our “Costume-Mania” unit. Part A is the game show portion of the Hoodoo experience. In the ABSA Fever round we’ll discuss some of our favorite scenes, quotes, keepsakes, and more. In the Marty Party round we’ll discuss our answers to these hard hitting questions: Is it The Real Deal (I buy it) or The McNeal Perspective (I’m selling it)? Lisa cheated to win the contest by getting the puppy before she knew she had a place for it. Getting the apartment would have improved Max’s life the most out of the three. The “pregnant bigfoot” picture of Max was the worst thing on the WNYX website. Having the staff vote on who gets the recommendation was the best way that Jimmy could have made a decision. Have an Adequate Day by playing “would you rather.” Would you rather have to campaign your co-workers to vote for you to get a great apartment in a workplace contest between you and two other co-workers OR have to live with your boss for three months while you find a new place? Would you rather find out the person you’re dating and have been intimate with is your first cousin OR get and keep a pet you don’t want, don’t like, and will dislike caring for, to get a great apartment or house? Would you rather have your boss tell you to create a company YouTube channel and to get 1M collective likes within three months or else you’re fired OR be recorded on camera every second you are on your job’s property for a full week? Would you rather listen to a weird co-worker for 75 minutes as they explain to you their alien character’s backstory OR wear a skimpy costume in a play that will be webcam-ed and broadcast live onto the internet and you will be on camera the entire time? Bonus consequence: Sleep in a small bed with too many large dogs for three months. Come back for Part B where we’ll discuss the episode in greater detail.

10-22
43:37

Re-Release: Episode 27 - Halloween Part B

Re-release: Welcome back! In this episode of The Hoodoo Factory we discuss the NewsRadio episode Halloween in greater detail. This is the second of three episodes  in our “Costume-Mania” unit. Part B is the discussion portion of the Hoodoo experience. The host will have the opportunity to share their answers to the ABSA fever questions. You’ll also get to hear some Half Truths and Gorilla Dust and we’ll open A Time Capsule from the Internot.

10-15
01:32:53

Re-Release: Episode 26 - Halloween Part A

Re-Release: In this episode of The Hoodoo Factory we discuss the episode Halloween. This is the second of three episodes in our “Costume-Mania” unit. We’ll discuss some of our favorite scenes, quotes, keepsakes, and more. In the Marty Party round we’ll discuss our answers to these hard hitting questions: Is it The Real Deal (I buy it) or The McNeal Perspective (I’m selling it)? Lisa has the lamest costume at the entire party. Joe put in the least amount of effort for his costume. Dave gout hit on by five or more men at the Halloween party. Bill was more dismayed at Dorothy Johnson’s reveal than Dave was relieved to reveal he’s a male. Have an Adequate Day by playing “would you rather.” Would you rather be the designated driver for your friends at a rager of a Halloween costume party OR bring a date to a work party and break up with them in the middle of the party? Would you rather have a psychic predict that you’ll die within three years OR have a doctor confirm that you’ll live until the age of 150? Would you rather learn to handle venomous snakes at parties OR learn to juggle chainsaws at parties? Would you rather have your friend borrow a “blah” outfit from you and get a constant stream of compliments on it OR have your boss tell everyone you’ll have a crazy costume for the party that night, when you haven’t picked a costume yet? Bonus consequence: Get pressured by your grudge-holding boss to be the first one on the dance floor to get the dancing started.  Come back for Part B where we’ll discuss the episode in greater detail.

10-15
01:00:39

Re-Release: Episode 25 - Jackass Jr High Part B

Re-Release: Welcome back! In this episode of The Hoodoo Factory we discuss the NewsRadio episode Jackass Junior High in greater detail. This is the first of three episodes  in our “Costume-Mania” unit. Part B is the discussion portion of the Hoodoo experience. The host will have the opportunity to share their answers to the ABSA fever questions. You’ll also get to hear some Half Truths and Gorilla Dust and we’ll open A Time Capsule from the Internot.

10-09
01:09:30

Re-Release: Episode 24 - Jackass Jr High Part A

Re-Release: Part A In this episode of The Hoodoo Factory we discuss the episode Jackass Junior High. This is the first of three episodes in our “Costume-Mania” unit. Part A is the game show portion of the Hoodoo experience. In the ABSA Fever round we’ll discuss some of our favorite scenes, quotes, keepsakes, and more. In the Marty Party round we’ll discuss our answers to these hard hitting questions: Is it The Real Deal (I buy it) or The McNeal Perspective (I’m selling it)? In the breakroom, Bill has the most upsetting behavior/appearance before Lisa brings in the temp. Matthew is the best choice on staff to give a tour, in general. The guys in the break room blaming Bill’s belch on Lisa is the biggest show of their affection for her. People on tours of workplaces should be able to directly ask questions to the workers as they perform their duties. Have an Adequate Day by playing “would you rather.” Would you rather give a 10-15 minute tour of your workplace, five times a day for a week, bothering your coworkers, OR have a group silently watch you work for the full day, for a week? Would you rather have a coworker pass gas then openly blame it on you to an attractive guest in the work place OR have a full tea party in the men’s room? Would you rather help a coworker save face by allowing them to publicly mock you and have them say some really hurtful things OR save face at work by publicly mocking someone else? Would you rather dress in a silly costume at work for the day and do a song and dance for visitors OR be on a tour where the guide is obviously completely making everything up? Bonus consequence: be expressly told that you are not funny, with the implication that you shouldn’t ever try again. Feel free to contact us @HoodooFactory on Bluesky or @Hoodoo_Factory on Instagram!

10-09
44:44

The Hoodoo Kiosk episode 60 - The Trainer

A very adequate Newsradio podcast: Welcome to the Hoodoo Kiosk! Episode:  The Trainer Unit: Secrets or Money?   *Apologies- the sound and editing was a little rushed for this episode.  Sorry!   - Intro and The Agent Zero episode synopsis - Part 1: Mumble Jumble  - The Freakzilla Report - Part 2: Gooblty-gawk - Time Capsule from the InterNOT - Part 3: Foofaraw: - Donuts vs Bagels: Which One is Rounder? Enigmas - "Hero, Villain, Winner, Loser" - Catch-All   2025 has been a bit tough so far, but we are committed to our cause: battling ABSA Fever!  We're moving slow, but we're still grinding!  Thank you for listening!

04-23
33:31

The Hoodoo Kiosk episode 59 - The Secret of Management

A very adequate Newsradio podcast: Welcome to the Hoodoo Kiosk! Episode:  The Secret of Management Unit: Secrets or Money? - Intro and The Agent Zero episode synopsis - Part 1: Mumble Jumble  - The Freakzilla Report - Part 2: Gobblty-gawk - Time Capsule from the InterNOT - Part 3: Foofaraw: - Donuts vs Bagels: Which One is Rounder? Enigmas - "Hero, Villain, Winner, Loser" - Catch-All   These episodes are becoming more and more adequate!  Thank you for listening!

01-13
31:27

The Hoodoo Kiosk episode 58 - Zoso

New podcast!  New style, same Newsradio Hoodoo!  Welcome to the Hoodoo Kiosk! Episode:  Zoso Unit: Secrets or Money? - 10 statements about the episode - Enigmas - "Hero, Villain, Winner, Loser" - Lauren's segments! Thank you for bearing with us as we continue to adjust our paradigm to our current available resources! *Which is a better title for the section:  Mumbo Jumble or Mumbo Jumbo?*

11-09
21:28

The Hoodoo Factory Episode 57 - Games of Folly Recapisode Part C

Lauren and Thad wrap up this mega-episode with Random Information we learned, Fun with Numbers, and more pressing questions!  Then Lauren evaluates the unit and guesses at the next unit!  

04-05
47:35

The Hoodoo Factory Episode 56 - Games of Folly Recapisode Part B

Lauren and Thad continue to review "In Through the Out Door", "Goofy Ball", and "420" as part of our "Games of Folly" Recapisode!  In Part B we talk about some more of our unit favorites, give our best episode enigmas, and go over Thad's conspiracies!

04-03
53:53

The Hoodoo Factory Episode 55 - Games of Folly Recapisode Part A

LAUREN'S BACK for this Recapisode of our Games of Folly Unit!  Lauren and Thad revisit Hoodoo Factory classic categories and enjoy reviewing these episodes!  "In Through the Out Door", "Goofy Ball", and "420" get the antidote treatment!

04-01
58:24

The Hoodoo Factory Episode 54 - 420

Review of the surveys for this episode, Lauren's segments, and other assorted nonsense for the "420" episode.  Winner/Loser/Hero/Villain, what a smoker is, and why Mr. James would agree to this in the first place are among the topics discussed.

02-02
52:31

The Hoodoo Factory Episode 53 - Goofy Ball

Oh the Hoodacity!  Hosted by Thad Goofy Ball is the 2nd in our "Games of Folly" Unit.

10-19
41:59

The Hoodoo Factory Episode 52 - In Through the Out Door

Oh the Hoo-dacity, a Hoodoo Factory Production, is hosted by Thad. "In Through the Out Door" is 1st episode in our "Games of Folly" Unit. This effort to continue our examination and enjoyment of NewsRadio episodes is an assortment of questions and observations that hopefully add some enjoyment for fans. Questions like: Who really drives the storylines?  Who is the Villain of the episode?  If the characters were divided into teams, which would "win" the scored episode?  Will be answered! Special thank you to Frank from the Start the Show podcast, Pepsi Chris, Tricia not Trish, and Lauren for all the patience, support and encouragement in making this monstrosity happen!

05-23
46:05

The Hoodoo Factory Episode 51 - Hoodoo Hiatus Unofficial Statement

We’re on a break! Doing the podcast remains a pleasure, and we fully intend to make more episodes in the near future.  However, this project requires coordinating 3 schedules on 2 coasts, and a fairly intensive prep/time commitment to make happen.  It can get hectic. We feel this is a good time for us to take a few months off, maybe watch some episodes without a notepad and pencil, and return to the fun soon. We also have Thad developing content for the feed during our Hoodoo Hiatus, which we hope will pass our rigorous inspection process by early May. We appreciate everyone’s support and well-wishes, and look forward to returning later this year!

04-11
01:35

The Hoodoo Factory Episode 50 - Hoodoo Hiatus Official Statement

Hello fellow WNYXicans. We have some bad news to share with you. Despite our best efforts, we are currently experiencing an outbreak of ABSA fever at The Hoodoo Factory. Out of an abundance of caution, we will be temporarily shutting down factory operations. Our main goal is to contain the ABSA fever outbreak. Don’t worry about us. We will be going into hypersleep for the time being. In the meantime, our best electrician is working on an updated antidote to ABSA fever. When it’s safe, we plan to reopen the factory doors and resume production of the high quality Hoodoo you have come to expect. Until then, remember to wash your hands thoroughly and keep an electrician on standby just in case.

04-11
01:39

The Hoodoo Factory Episode 49 - Everything Everywhere All at WNYX Recapisode Part B

Welcome back for part B of our Everything, Everywhere, All at WNYX recapisode with our special guests Allen Rueckert and Jason Klamm. In part B we will finish our discussion of Space, Sinking Ship, and Daydream; the three episodes in our Everything, Everywhere, All at WNYX unit. We will also have a segment specific to our “multi-verse” theme!

03-30
01:11:11

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