
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 195
A guest in the studio, not to mention a tradition started and finished.

How To Shoot A Musket, As Far As I Can Tell, From Movies
Step 1: Make a bunch of bullets. These are sort of like joints of gun stuff. Make these while seated near a fireplace where you

Day 1: Drink More Water
The plan is to improve myself by going through this book of 52 ways to improve myself. I’ll probably half-ass some of it and screw


52 Days to a New Me
I came across this book not so long ago Okay, it was actually a REALLY long time ago that I came across this book. I’m


Sunday Rant Day: Crossfit
The last three days there’s been a Reebok Crossfit Games on the TV’s at the gym. First of all, congratulations to Crossfit for landing a

Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 192
Just what the hell we were thinking with sitcoms around the year 1990.

Sunday Rant Day: Public Bathrooms And Sex
Despite the title that I just realized was a horrible idea, this isn’t an article about sex in a public bathroom. It’s an article that

ineBREENated: The Fateful Findings Drinking Game
If you’re headed to the theater to see Fateful Findings, which you SHOULD be, print off a couple of these for you and your friends.

Limited Time: Free eBook
For the next couple days my poetry chapEbook, Barehanded, is free for Kindle. That means Kindle devices, apps, or even the desktop reader. So all

36 Things MS Office Really Should Do (swears included)
Okay, I am aware that complaining about Microsoft products is probably a complete waste of time. But as my father told me…well, he didn’t tell

The Derk Acting Method
If you want to act as good as me, as good as I did during my acting career (grades 8-8.75), all you have to do

Acting
Hi. I’m Pete. And, haha, yes, I do my own stunts. Wait, no. I DO NOT do my own stunts. Sure, we all know Tom

Sunday Rant Day: Your Cars
As you know, Sunday is now the day where I take a seat and just type about something that’s horrible, ruining my life, and needs

Don’t Cum On My Glasses, Please
Cumming on glasses is something I’ve seen on these pron sites now and then. It’s, well, clearly a fantasy of someone who has never owned


Airport Lots
Me stupid. Let’s just get that right out of the way. Last week I had the pleasure of parking at the airport Economy Lot. First

Announcements That Matched My Excitement For The Announcment That Gwen Stefani Was Joining The Voice
The announcement that Popeye’s chicken was now seasoned with real black peppercorns. The announcement that today’s school lunch would be spaghetti. The announcement that nail

Sunday Rant Day: Soccer
I decided that I’ll start using Sundays as rant day on this site. You know, for when I have these posts about societal stuff that

Punched-Up Jokes For Las Vegas Monorail Stop Narrator
Next stop, Las Vegas Convention Center. This is the most convenient place to get off if you’re a sucker and you’re here for a work


Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 189
Bro show a few days early for the birthday of Ian.

Dear Taylor Swift,
First of all, I want to say thanks for coming to prom with me, Taylor Swift. I’m sorry I still call you by first and

In His Old Age, They Put Pete On A Chunk Of Ice And Send Him Out To Sea
[shouting from the ice chunk] Wow. Thanks assholes. Thanks a lot. Isn’t this just a tidy way to wrap up a life, huh? I’ll just

Helpful Snowbowl 2013
Howdy Listeners! I am proud to announce the commencement of Helpful Snowbowl 2013. Yes, I’m aware it’s 2014. But we already have a logo for

LinkedIN Updates
Check out your new endorsement! Steve Krebs endorsed you for “Hey Fuckup, why U no bring donuts today?! :(” Check out your new endorsement! Steve


Dad Jokes Answered
Hot enough for ya!? No. Your innards would be melted and you would be physically unable to tell that joke. That would be hot enough

Dictator Pete Prepares To Host The World Cup
Okay, let’s get ready here. Problems one and two are all the stray dogs and bums. I’m gonna need you to feed one group to

New Post At LitReactor!
I have a new column up at LitReactor. Head on over and give it a read. If you like it, make sure to hit those

Walking Staffs
The other night I was thinking how I might like a walking staff to help me to the bathroom at night. You know, those times


Best of Helpful Snowman Radio pt 1
This is some of the best chunks from our first 100 episodes. Lots to hear, friends. Enjoy. It was a labor of love and computation.

Anal Tablet
Saw this at a taco restaurant today. Is this a joke? Say it aloud. How would you pronounce that name? Because I would say it

My Nightmare
Author’s note: this is so super made up. Not real. Thank fucking god. Me: I’m here with Mick Jones, frontman and writer or co-writer for

The Elevator Of Misogyny
There’s been a ton of discussion about#yesallwoman and #notallmen and what it means to shoot people after you write a manifesto. By the way, nobody

Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 187
Pee, poo, and everything you’d expect from these two.

Today’s Required Reading
New column at LitReactor. You’ll like it. There’s revenge against people who we’re mean in junior high. Please use the Facebook and twitter buttons at

How To Take Sexier Snapchats
Hey guys! I’m a social media expert -more like SEXpert!!!;)- and I’m here to help you sexitize your Snapchats with these sizzling hot tips. Get

Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 186
We learn life-saving techniques and talk about hittin the links/bar.


Be Nice To Nerds. Chances Are You’ll End Up Working For One -Bill Gates
Be nice to nerds. But not too nice. Chances are you’ll end up working for one, and you’re going to want to be used to

Well This Is Just Great
My bank decided to go ahead and change their mobile banking app. Before you ask, No, I sure as hell, sure as shit, sure as

The L Word
Yesterday I discovered a disturbing secret. Turns out that Granny Smith, the apple lady, has a mysterious middle name. All I know is that it


Things Said To The Cat While Catsitting
Hello, Cat. Where do you keep all your stuff? Is this a floss container for you to play with, or did you turn this into

Dog Toys
Yesterday I was lucky enough to go into a pet store. Not the kind that sells pets. The kind that sells all kinds of stuff

Classic Episode Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 49
Back in the time machine to early 2012. New episode coming.

Pete Struggles To Cover Hail News
Boy, it’s coming down out here. Right now we’re looking at…I’d say eyeball size. Eyeball size like if you popped out the whole eye. Reference

Botanic Gardens Opening!
Can you believe the botanic gardens is back open? Finally! What’s a botanic? You know what? Who fucking cares!? I’m so happy that we’ve got
Pete Reads Romance
License to Love by Gina Robinson My rating: 1 of 5 stars Before reading this, know two things: 1. Spoilers abound. Spoilers abound because I


Failed Cute Church Signs
Jesus: It’s what’s for wafer snack. Christians: the OG blood drinkers #TeamJacob Spend Father’s Day with Our Father Who Art In Heaven instead of Your

The Truth Behind Orville Redenbacher
These fuckers. I work in this office with these stupid fuckers. God do I hate them. God how I want to make them miserable. If

Giant Bean Bag At The Coffee Shop
Okay, no. This is a terrible idea. Who is supposed to sit in there? And how am I supposed to feel about it? I can

Late Easter Finds
April 25: “Haha, look at that. Honey, did you hide this egg behind the lamp? Wow, you’re good at this.” May 2: “Oh, wow. Sweetheart,


New Episode In The Pipe
Is that the expression? Down the pike? Who the fuck knows. We have a huge, new, giant, gigantic episode coming your way. So much to

3 Flavors Of String Cheese High School Students Told Me, For Real, They Are Served
Pizza Okay, that tracks for me. We’ve all tried making our snack and then the pizza version. Sometimes it works, like for the bagel people

Why I Never Get To End Phrases With “Because That’s How I Do”
“There’s hairs that MIGHT be pubes all over the bathroom floor. I need more Swiffer pads…” “Let’s check the manager special bread in the back…”

Amazon just sent me an email saying I’d probably be interested in these movies
Birdemic 2 Thankskilling 3 Grabbers Things Manos, the Hands of Fate Gingerbread Man vs Evil Bong Snow Shark Horrible Horror and…Monsturd

Promises That Pens Make
“Prevents Check Fraud” I don’t get this one. How? How does this pen prevent check fraud in a way that others won’t? Some kind of


John Steinbeck, In Hell, Must Answer High Schoolers’ Questions About His Books For Eternity
JS: Yes, you in the…the hat. Kid: Um. Yeah. So in that book where the two guys work on the farm? JS: Of Mice and


Things That Are Rarely Payed For “Maybe Some Other Way”
-Re-homing fees for pets. -Salt&Vinegar Chips. -Pornography. -Windows Surface Tablets. -Used Copies of Jagged Little Pill. -Harry&David Pears. -Large Quantities of Bic pens. -Sunscreen.

How Attractive I Found Various Mascots As A Child
Let’s start with this little lady. Honestly, I didn’t ever get too terribly hard even though I’d be fondling this bottle during the real


My Snapchat Progression As Expressed Through My Google Searches
How use Snapchat How add letters Snapchat How draw Snapchat How draw fat fingers What is the ghost on Snapchat Can I have 35 best

How Rollercoasters Are Built
Alright, Jim, I’m going to need you to drag out that surfer guy we’ve kept in isolation since the mid-90’s. Make sure he doesn’t see

Superman’s Freeze Breath
SUPERMAN: Oh, your freezer is broken? Allow me. My freeze breath will keep your foods chilled until a repairman can get here. ANY NORMAL HUMAN:

The Invention Of The Igloo
Oof. It’s cold as hell out here. I’d better build a shelter. How’d I get this far out anyway? Why would I be out here


Pete Tackles 6th Grade Writing Assessment Topics
A dark shame of mine is that I never passed the high school writing assessment. Actually, I want to strike that from the record. This

Application Questions For Petition Hasslers
1. Have you ever been described in terms normally reserved for cleaning products, words such as “abrasive”, “scouring” or “only use in a well-ventilated area”?

Bass Car
Hello. I’m interested in getting a giant system put in my car. You know, the kind that makes crazy bass noises. What’s that? Yes, I’m


Pete And Pencils
Here are the kinds of students. There is the kind of student who brings pencils. And not only brings pencils, but as a tween is

Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 176
I do not remember what happened because I was disabled by illness.

Splitting Wood
First Log: This is cool. I’m like a goddamn mountain man. Second Log: This is way better than being a mountain man. I’m like Rocky

The Invention Of Sign Language
Thank you all for coming. The work we do today will echo into the ages. Well, not echo. That’s a bad way of describing it.

Why Is There One Hair Extremely High On My Face?
I do not have a good beard. Or mustache. If I ever have a good mustache, I’ll grow the hell out of it for the

Titles Of Informative PowerPoint Presentations My Children Will Sit Through As Punishments
-The Witching Hour: how missing curfew affects you, your community, and the economy. -The Earie Canal: a whirlwind tour through the human ear and how


Tossed
This happened today. It’s still sort of happening. The way it happens when you cram a bunch of paper in the trash, where they uncurl


When Pete Played Seven Minutes In Heaven
*click* Well. Here we are. Listen, I’m really sorry about this whole thing. Why do we even go to these parties? I mean, think about

Thanks For This
What a wonderful machine. Can I explain to you why I don’t work at the soda company? Because I don’t understand simple rules like adding

Notes on Pete’s NFL Combine Performance
40-Yard Dash: Athlete spent large amount of time complaining about “asinine” distance. Athlete repeatedly questioned the wisdom of going 40 yards as opposed to 50


Learn to Swim
Front Crawl: There are two keys to mastering this basic stroke. One, you should be looking straight down at the bottom of the pool to

Laundromat Vending Options
Well, I’ve got quarters. God knows I’ve got a couple minutes. Let’s check the options here… Kay. Red ball things. Does anyone know what these

Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 172
A Valentine for all. Unsent love letters audio edition.

Questions To Help Determine Whether The Sandwich You’ve Been Served Is A Bologna Sandwich
Based on an experience I had today where I ate a large portion of a sandwich that I thought SURELY couldn’t be bologna and then


If Pete Experienced Image Comics Origins (Because You DEMANDED It!)
Once a highly-trained assassin, Al Simmons was double-crossed by his own partner and killed, but once in hell he made a deal with Maleblogia to

Questions I For Real Have About The Winter Olympics
How do they decide who is best at going down the snow tube and doing spins? Why can’t they do skis versus snowboards and settle