Episodes

  • Stephen Tobolowsky, Part 2
    Feb 2 2026

    In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), the second of two parts, we continue our discussion with Stephen Tobolowsky who played Ned Ryerson in the movie Groundhog Day.

    Episode transcript here.

    Music by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder.

    Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

    Transcripts are provided by Aveline Malek.

    Visit Countdown to Groundhog Day, the greatest Groundhog Day resource on the internet.

    Send questions or comments about the podcast, or Groundhog Day in general, as well as voice messages about your Groundhog Day memories, or other feedback, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

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  • Stephen Tobolowsky, Part 1
    Jan 30 2026

    In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), the first of two parts, we speak to none other than Ned Ryerson himself, Stephen Tobolowsky.

    We discuss Stephen's experiences filming Groundhog Day, his career in general, and much more.

    Episode transcript here.

    Music by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder.

    Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

    Transcripts are provided by Aveline Malek.

    Visit Countdown to Groundhog Day, the greatest Groundhog Day resource on the internet.

    Send questions or comments about the podcast, or Groundhog Day in general, as well as voice messages about your Groundhog Day memories, or other feedback, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

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  • Andy Karl
    Jan 27 2026

    In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to Andy Karl who originated the role of Phil Connors in the Groundhog Day musical.

    We discuss Andy's time playing Phil in 4 different productions of the musical over almost 10 years, his love of the material, and so much more.

    Unbeeped version of the episode.

    Episode transcript here.

    Music by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder.

    Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

    Transcripts are provided by Aveline Malek.

    Visit Countdown to Groundhog Day, the greatest Groundhog Day resource on the internet.

    Send questions or comments about the podcast, or Groundhog Day in general, as well as voice messages about your Groundhog Day memories, or other feedback, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

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  • "Here Comes the Groundhog" with Edwin Everhart
    Jan 23 2026

    In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to returning guest Edwin Everhart about his new Groundhog Day mini-album, "Here Comes the Groundhog."

    We discuss the album in general, and talk about each of the 7 tracks on the album in detail.

    Episode transcript here.

    Purchase "Here Comes the Groundhog" on Bandcamp.

    Purchase the original full-length Groundhog Day-themed album "On Groundhog Day" on Bandcamp.

    Music by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder.

    Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

    Transcripts are provided by Aveline Malek.

    Visit Countdown to Groundhog Day, the greatest Groundhog Day resource on the internet.

    Send questions or comments about the podcast, or Groundhog Day in general, as well as voice messages about your Groundhog Day memories, or other feedback, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

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  • Athene
    Jan 16 2026

    In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to the publicist for the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife, Janet Windisch, about Athene, a burrowing owl mascot who gives a prediction each year on Ground Owl Day.

    Donate and/or volunteer with the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife.

    Episode transcript here.

    Music by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder.

    Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

    Transcripts are provided by Aveline Malek.

    Visit Countdown to Groundhog Day, the most powerful Groundhog Day resource on the internet.

    Send questions or comments about the podcast, or Groundhog Day in general, as well as voice messages about your Groundhog Day memories, or other feedback, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

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  • Buckeye Chuck
    Jan 9 2026

    In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to iHeartMedia's Paul James about Ohio's official groundhog, Buckeye Chuck, who has been providing predictions since the 1970s. Paul is the host of the Buckeye Chuck Show which takes place every Groundhog Day.

    Episode transcript here.

    Music by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder.

    Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

    Transcripts are provided by Aveline Malek.

    Visit Countdown to Groundhog Day, the most powerful Groundhog Day resource on the internet.

    Send questions or comments about the podcast, or Groundhog Day in general, as well as voice messages about your Groundhog Day memories, or other feedback, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

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  • "On Groundhog Day" with Edwin Everhart
    Jan 2 2026

    In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to Edwin Everhart about his Groundhog Day-themed album "On Groundhog Day" which takes place in a near adjacent universe where Groundhog Day is an even bigger deal than it is in ours.

    We discuss the album in general, and talk about each of the 20 tracks on the album in detail.

    Purchase "On Groundhog Day" on Bandcamp.

    Purchase the new mini-album "Here Comes the Groundhog" on Bandcamp.

    Episode transcript here.

    Music by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder.

    Transcripts are provided by Aveline Malek.

    Visit Countdown to Groundhog Day, the greatest Groundhog Day resource on the internet.

    Send questions or comments about the podcast, or Groundhog Day in general, as well as voice messages about your Groundhog Day memories, or other feedback, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

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    Less than 1 minute
  • Chicago Harry
    Dec 26 2025

    In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to Groundhog Day restaurateur and CEO of Harry Caray's Restaurant Group, Grant DePorter, about Harry Caray's Groundhog Day celebration, an annual event he started in 2024 celebrating the life of Harold Ramis. We discuss the groundhog prognosticator associated with that event, Chicago Harry, the Groundhog Day reunion that took place that first year, how Bill Murray got involved, future plans, and more!

    Episode transcript here.

    Music by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder.

    Transcripts are provided by Aveline Malek.

    Visit Countdown to Groundhog Day, the most powerful Groundhog Day resource on the internet.

    Send questions or comments about the podcast, or Groundhog Day in general, as well as voice messages about your Groundhog Day memories, or other feedback, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

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