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Produced by Toppie Smellie, a fifty two year old gay guy who lives in upstate New York, The Smellcast is an audio podcast that defies being categorized or labeled. Tune in and listen as Toppie enhances true tales spun from the grist of his own self-described failed life with moments of pure fun and fiction. Topics range from his mundane day to day life to the national news and wondrous happenings from around the globe and all the amazing people who inhabit it. Fascinated by the minute and the grandiose, becoming acquainted with The Smellcast is to experience real life in all its forms with flourishes of Toppie's curious flights of fancy. An authentic gay personal journal podcast that collides with fantasy! FUN! ENTERTAINING! MYSTERIOUS!

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Smellcast Special: Dragons, Wizards, Faeries and Dice - OH MY!!! (or How I Loved to Learn to Play D&D) Part Two of Two

2026/09/26

Toppie's special guests Tommy Hashbrowns, Oliver and Nick conclude their personal histories and experiences with Dungeons & Dragons. Listener Interaction and Stick It Out Your Back Door will return next episode. Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

Smellcast Special: Dragons, Wizards, Faeries and Dice - OH MY!!! (or How I Loved to Learn to Play D&D) Part One of Two

2026/09/18

In this, the first of a two part special, Toppie interviews three long time Dungeons and Dragons enthusiasts to find out what the world of fantasy gaming is all about. Listener Interaction and Stick It Out Your Back Door will return after our two part special. Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

Food For The Angels

2026/08/27

It's the dog days of summer and what Toppie remembers most from his YUTE... is that there was an abundance of nice... cold... refreshing... WATERMELON!!!! And today on the Smellcast, we present a history of this magnificent fruit -- or is it a vegitable? Regardless, we're sure you will all be delighted by this special RAPPING WITH TAPPIE report by Aunt Tappie! Plus Listener Interaction and Stick It Out Your Back Door! Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

Toppie And Sassy On Ice

2026/08/03

Yeah we're talkin' ICE again but not f**k off pow pow Ice... ICE as in glaciers and ice cubes and such like that. COLD!!!! FREEZING COLD is what we're talkin' about! 'Cuz it's bloody hot and we've been hammered with HEAT all summer long and we're f*****g OVER IT!!! Anyways, please to enjoy this delightful flight of fantasy. Plus Listener Interaction and Stick It Out Your Back Door! Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

What's In A Name?

2026/07/27

Toppie delves deep into Smellcast lore in this episode about the origins of the Smellcast and from where the name "Toppie Smellie" came from. Plus some epic Stick It contributions from Kathy Bacon and Listener Interaction! Featuring The Sharp Chuckies and their song: "Love Song For Toppie Smellie" Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

Ten To The Power Of Twelve

2026/07/12

Toppie solicits Pickle Hollow's big brain, Roger Bunting to explain just how much is "a trillion," but Sassy knows better. Plus Listener Interaction and a few Stick It Out Your Backdoor submissions! Mentioned on today's podcast: Kath's e Pitome Podcast Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

Born To Be Alive

2026/07/04

July is here, ready or not, and Toppie has little enthusiasm. Time keeps on Tripping... He describes a recent open house held by his Cousin Chris/Carroll and they're wife Marlene who have moved into a new, old place that has a porch Toppie envies. Plus, a parental update, listener interaction and a couple of Stick It Out Your Back Door entries. See my cousin's drum cover videos HERE J Mac from Florida sent this photo in thinking it's the spitting image of Popeye Arms Paulie! Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

A Very Special Smellcast: The Ballad Of Popeye Arms Paulie

2026/06/21

In this must not-to-be-missed episode of the Smellcast, Popeye Arms Paulie has returned to Pickle Hollow to help fight off a violent ICE invasion! Listen as this epic story of loss and bravery comes to a shocking climax! Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

The Fall Of Pickle Hollow!

2026/03/21

Pickle Hollow, Toppie, Sassy, and Aunt Tappie are all in great peril as their desperate resistance to the unrelenting forces of Federal Ice agents comes to a shocking end! Also: Listener Interaction and a Stick It Out Your Back Door sound clip from listener Lurry Dean! Special Thanks to Big Fatty, Tommy Hashbrowns and Paul, the Shy Yeti! Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

And In The Thunder Was A Cry

2026/02/06

Tension mounts as ICE Agents continue to raid Pickle Hollow and Toppie makes a fateful decision to fix Sassy. Also: Toppie describes a recent shoveling day at work when a snow storm prevents him from getting home. Plus: Listener interaction and Stick It Out Your Back Door! Please visit my cousin's Youtube Drum-Cover page: LOOMEX! Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

Worst New Year, Ever

2026/01/07

As Sassy continues to mourn the taking of his beloved Cocoa Ebo, Pickle Hollow is feeling the full presence of ICE in their community with commerce shutting down and families leaving town as the vulnerable hide underground. Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

sc Christmas Special 2025

2025/12/25

Toppie Smellie presents Dylan Thomas reciting his famous Christmas memory, "A Child's Christmas in Wales." Recorded in 1952. Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

Good To Go

2025/12/12

Toppie's friend Manyan Phelps, leaves town. Plus: Stick It Out Your Back Door entries from Kevin and Marlene and Listener Interaction. And finally: A shout-out to the Ever Mysterious Crone Haven! Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

Toppie's Black Friday Special

2025/11/29

It's a busy day in Pickle Hollow on BLACK FRIDAY! What happens to Cocoa Ebo will shock you! Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

Add One Whole Container of Cottage Cheese

2025/11/23

Aunt Tappie presents her final "Rapping With Tappie" segment before Thanksgiving in which she reveals how you can make your Thanksgiving STRESS-FREE!!!! The secret is COTTAGE CHEESE! Also: Stick It Out Your Back Door with submissions from Mac, Baron and Tommy. Listener Interaction Bits of business Link to LOTSL Write to Toppie at [email protected]. Follow Toppie on Tumbler and Bluesky Leave a comment on Toppie's blog! Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you!

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5 out of 5

27 reviews

★★★★★

TLBTim 2021/03/24

An audio treasure...

Do you have a favorite tv show or movie that just makes you feel at home when watching it? It never fails to delight you and leaves you wanting more?...

★★★★★

@TFNDJ 2017/08/05

Delightful Vignettes of Fiction!

Interrupt the doldrums of your day to day routine with delightful vignettes of fiction! With a cast of characters the likes of an old time radio show,...

★★★★★

Spankingbeaarthur 2017/04/19

One of The Best

A perfect blend of personal journal and story driven segments on each show. Toppie makes his characters come alive with great voices, brilliant editin...

★★★★★

King Moe III 2015/02/26

the best

this is probably my favorite podcast. toppy writes wonderful stories full of great characters, and the fact that he plays all, or almost all of them, ...

★★★★★

Q-Min 2015/01/04

Toppie Smellie is a genius!

Thank you Toppie Smellie for filling my life with stoories! High-drama stoories, comedic stoories, silly stoories, documentary stoories, autobiograph...

★★★★★

Melitab 2014/03/16

Always entertaining. Love it!

I look forward to the sturies (as Toppie says) and the characters are amusing. I like that Toppie puts a personal touch on the podacast but always dra...

★★★★★

Baron Frosti 2013/10/08

Pickle Hollow

Toppie Smellie is a true podcasting artist with a narrative, characters, sound engineering, and personal commentary that will keep you hooked.

★★★★★

Curtis H. (Cecilgene) 2013/09/30

Aural Pleasure

I love this podcast! A great story teller and great stories. Toppie is very talented and has a knack for creating some unique characters and voices. I...

★★★★★

Princess Honah 2013/05/20

It doesn't smell!

Love this show! A must have for anyone's podcast regime! I love you!

★★★★★

CoastalSatyr 2013/02/03

What a GREAT Podcast!

Toppie has such a unique way of storytelling about him! The characters are great! The plots are amusing and well, just hearing about Toppie himself is...

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