Stop Doing That

About Stop Doing That

Hello, we're John and Andrea and this is Stop Doing That, a podcast about the people and things that in one way or another were informed that it's time to stop. Some of these are funny, some of them are tragic, but they're all stories worth telling.

Publisher

sdtpod

Category

comedy · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jun 2026

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2026

   #22: The Good, The Bad, and The Burrito of Scott Adams

   Andrea talks about the weird, weird life of cartoonist Scott Adams, the comic that made him famous, and how he ruined every part of his life. She also gets really into talking about a burrito. Find our social media, platforms, and Patreon on the Linktree Stop Doing That makes no use of AI for research, writing, and production. Sources Used The cartoonist who ruined his life - Scott Adams. (n.d.-o). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKTTuLFI0Ag Comic strip - evolution, 20th century, form | Britannica. (n.d.-b). https://www.britannica.com/art/comic-strip/The-first-half-of-the-20th-century-the-evolution-of-the-form Dilbert creator Fools Execs with Soap Story | the seattle times. (n.d.-c). https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19971116/2572663/dilbert-creator-fools-execs-with-soap-story Dilbert creator Fools Execs with Soap Story | the seattle times. (n.d.-d). https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19971116/2572663/dilbert-creator-fools-execs-with-soap-story The dilbert hole : The rotten dot com staff : Free download, borrow, and streaming : Internet archive. (n.d.-p). https://archive.org/details/the_dilbert_hole Eating well; at last, a vitamin pill wrapped in a tortilla (published 1999). (n.d.-e). https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/07/dining/eating-well-at-last-a-vitamin-pill-wrapped-in-a-tortilla.html First successful newspaper comic strip | early years: 1890s–1920s | explore | comic art: 120 years of panels and pages | exhibitions at the Library of Congress | Library of Congress. (n.d.-f). https://www.loc.gov/exhibitions/comic-art/about-this-exhibition/early-years-1890s-to-1920s/first-successful-newspaper-comic-strip/ God’s debris: The Complete Works by Scott Adams | Goodreads. (n.d.-g). https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211601880-god-s-debris Home - scott adams says. (n.d.-h). https://www.scottadamssays.com/ In memory of the Dilberito, a stomach-ruining Dilbert tie-in once called “The blue jeans of food.” (n.d.-i). https://www.avclub.com/in-memory-of-the-dilberito-a-stomach-ruining-dilbert-t-1842213522 An interview with the “Dilbert” cartoonist Scott Adams | the new yorker. (n.d.-a). https://www.newyorker.com/cartoons/cartoon-lounge/an-interview-with-the-dilbert-cartoonist-scott-adams Newspaper | History & Facts | britannica. (n.d.-j). https://www.britannica.com/topic/newspaper Recreating the Scott Adams Disaster Meal Replacement - YouTube. (n.d.-k). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtWDTjAr2aw The Religion War by scott adams | goodreads. (n.d.-q). https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53885.The_Religion_War Scott Adams Dead: ‘dilbert’ comic strip creator was 68. (n.d.-l). https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/scott-adams-dead-dilbert-comic-strip-1236472244/ Scott Adams, Mba 86 | berkeley-haas. (n.d.-n). https://web.archive.org/web/20171019111838/http:/ewmba.haas.berkeley.edu/community/alumni/profiles/adams_scott.html Scott Adams’ life and death is a cautionary tale for the maga age. (n.d.-m). https://slate.com/business/2026/01/scott-adams-dilbert-death-trump-maga.html You don’t become Hitler at 70 | Scott Adams | the glenn beck podcast | EP 84 - youtube. (n.d.-r). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRAJpm5AhLg

2. 

   29 Oct 2026

   #21: Much Adu About Freddy and Other Sports Busts

   John returns the show to the world of field sports to discuss athletes who couldn't make the cut. The story of these sports busts range from impressively bad to shockingly tragic. Find our social media, platforms, and Patreon on the Linktree Stop Doing That makes no use of AI for research, writing, and production. Sources Used: Case: Flores V. The National Football League. Flores v. The National Football League 1:22-cv-00871 (S.D.N.Y.) | Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse. (n.d.). https://clearinghouse.net/case/43193/ Chiari, M. (2026, July 8). Carli Lloyd calls out Christian Pulisic for comments on injury after 2026 World Cup Exit. Bleacher Report. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25452414-carli-lloyd-calls-out-christian-pulisic-comments-injury-after-2026-world-cup-exit Dodson, A. (2018, January 31). JaMarcus Russell went from top overall pick to NFL bust in a hurry. Andscape. https://andscape.com/features/jamarcus-russell-went-from-top-overall-pick-to-nfl-bust-in-a-hurry/ Gunther, A. R. | B. (2024, November 12). Judge rules against JaMarcus Russell in alleged donation misappropriation case. WEAR2. https://mynbc15.com/news/local/jamarcus-russell-denies-allegation-of-misappropriating-donation-to-williamson-hs Houtz, J. (2025, January 18). Tua Tagovailoa told his father he’d “die on the field” for the game he loves. The Phinsider. https://www.thephinsider.com/2025/1/18/24346432/miami-dolphins-quarterback-tua-tagovailoa-told-father-hed-die-on-the-field-for-football-2024-nfl Inmate information details. TDCJ Inmate Search - Inmate Details. (n.d.). https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=21095609 McFadden, W., & McElhaney, T. (2026, March 16). Atlanta Falcons sign QB Tua Tagovailoa. Falcons Home. https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/atlanta-falcons-sign-qb-tua-tagovailoa Smith, M., & Authors, M. (n.d.). Hmiel still has driving force. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/8930075/nascar-shane-hmiel-gets-back-race-car Staff, F. 4. (2024, October 6). Former Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Bush charged with Dwi after Arlington crash. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.fox4news.com/news/matt-bush-dwi-crash-arlington-2024 YouTube. (n.d.-a). Freddy Adu: the next Pelé, American soccer savior ... Forgotten. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l-JSw8rh5Y YouTube. (n.d.-b). Shane Hmiel’s Story on NASCAR Race-Hub Part 1. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ISYqCtBsaM YouTube. (n.d.-c). Shane Hmiel’s Story on NASCAR Race-Hub Part 2. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep_Kegd3bZI YouTube. (n.d.-d). The Rise And Fall of Tua Tagovailoa. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unNdPUNIElY YouTube. (n.d.-e). From Top Pick To Convict - Matt Bush’s Journey to the MLB. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbnFh2nxm_k

3. 

   22 Oct 2026

   #20: A Tower to Spite the Gods at Planning and Zoning

   In a bid to create the most ridiculous episode of this show Andrea proceeds to spend the better part of an hour rambling about towers that people built out of spite. She promises to be better, in a bit, she'll be better in a bit but for now, the silly episodes continue. Find Agent of the Register here. Find our social media, platforms, and Patreon on the Linktree Stop Doing That makes no use of AI for research, writing, and production. Sources used: Cherry, D. (2019, May 14). Lenawee County’s “Other” observatory: White swan. The Daily Telegram. https://www.lenconnect.com/story/lifestyle/nature-wildlife/2019/05/14/lenawee-county-s-other-observatory/5170456007/ Ettelman, A. (n.d.). The spite tower. Rhode Tour. https://rhodetour.org/items/show/114 Gaylordsville spite House. (n.d.-a). https://www.ctmq.org/gaylordsville-spite-house/ Guardian News and Media. (2026, May 22). Chinese authorities destroy Villager’s ramshackle 10-storey studio Ghibli-esque home. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/22/china-officials-destroy-ramshackle-10-storey-studio-ghibli-esque-home Johnrobinson. (2021, March 29). Bundy Hill Tower in the Irish Hills: 1924-1956. 99.1 WFMK. https://99wfmk.com/bundy-hill-tower-1924-1956-b/ Kelly, D. (2024, January 25). 100 years ago: Michigan’s spite tower and the Brief Tower War. WDIV. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/01/03/100-years-ago-michigans-spite-tower-and-the-brief-tower-war/ Michigan Roadside Landmark Irish hills towers celebrates 100 years - mlive.com. (n.d.-b). https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2024/09/michigan-roadside-landmark-irish-hills-towers-celebrates-100-years.html Motorcities - Irish Hills Twin Towers. (n.d.-c). https://www.motorcities.org/locations/irish-hills-twin-towers Patowary, K. (2024, September 23). Wainhouse Tower: The tallest folly. Amusing Planet. https://www.amusingplanet.com/2019/07/wainhouse-tower-tallest-folly.html Smith mansion in Cody. Atlas Obscura. (n.d.). https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/smith-mansion Smith mansion. Cody Yellowstone. (2026, September 29). https://www.codyyellowstone.org/see-do/smith-mansion/ Strangest Landmark in Cincinnati history? it may have been the Gilmore Tower of spite. - Cincinnati Magazine. (n.d.-d). https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/strangest-landmark-in-cincinnati-history-it-may-have-been-the-gilmore-tower-of-spite/ Tear it down, they said. he just kept building. (published 2025). (n.d.-e). https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/19/world/asia/china-demolition-house.html?eafs_enabled=false

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