The Cavalry

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By: Andrew Sleighter and Johnny Beehner

Each week comedians Johnny Beehner and Andrew Sleighter rehash situations where they were outnumbered, voted down or dismissed and look to each other for backup.

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"Matching Gary Jerseys"
#321
Today at 4:00 AM

Andrew needs backup that government run public restrooms should never be closed. Johnny needs backup that if the catcher catches a foul tip it should be an out no matter what the count is. Enjoy!

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"We Don't Like To Get Political"
#320
06/21/2026

Andrew needs backup that the angsty chefs need to take it down a notch. Johnny needs backup that there needs to be more rules when it comes to the marketing of horror movies. Enjoy!

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"Rules Were Made To Be Broken"
#319
06/15/2026

Johnny needs backup that there shouldn't be rule changes in sports or there should be. Andrew needs backup that there should be two categories of kids movies... Kids movies that are good for kids and kids movies that are made for adults that kids actually hate. Enjoy! 

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"I Love My Kids More Than Anything, But..."
#318
06/08/2026

Johnny needs backup that movie theaters should tell you what time the actual movie starts. Andrew needs backup that couples shouldn't fight in public on vacation. 

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"I'm Sick, But I'm Starving"
#317
05/31/2026

Andrew needs backup that cemeteries are a waste and we should get rid of them. Johnny needs backup that landscaping is a scam. Enjoy! 

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"No Male Book Clubs"
#316
05/23/2026

Andrew needs backup to never worry about trends. Johnny needs backup that cargo shorts are great actually. Remember to subscribe to the Patreon for post-show banter!

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"Guess Who Came Back Crawling"
#315
05/18/2026

Johnny needs backup on ending the potluck. Andrew needs backup that we need to end advertising food at restaurants as the basic elements of food. 

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"Big News Around Here.. Got An Oil Change"
#314
05/11/2026

Andrew needs backup that all fountain drinks should cost the same amount regardless of size. Johnny needs backup that we need government regulation on Youtube comments. Enjoy! 

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"Yarrrr Matey"
#313
05/03/2026

Andrew needs backup that we should ban all prediction markets. Johnny needs backup that it's fine to not have a bed frame or box spring actually. Enjoy! 

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"No Consent! No Consent!"
#312
04/27/2026

Andrew needs backup that it's ok to make the middle and aisle seat get up when you have to use the bathroom. Johnny needs backup that we should eliminate voice mail. Enjoy! 

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"That's Not 311"
#311
04/19/2026

Andrew makes a giant music error right off the top! Football season can't come back quick enough. Then Andrew needs backup that flight attendants shouldn't sell credit cards if the flight has been delayed. Johnny needs backup that we know too much about celebrities. 

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"My Daughter Could Be Pissing In That Bush"
#310
04/13/2026

Andrew needs backup that the iPads with the trivia games and advertisements hanging in the back of headrests in Ubers should be banned. Johnny needs backup that celebrities shouldn't use nicknames when talking about other celebrities. 

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"Here's Your Silverware Back"
#309
04/05/2026

Johnny needs backup that limited series television should just be movies. Andrew needs backup that 20 percent is the standard tip in perpetuity. 

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"Whatever I Ate Gets A Bad Wrap"
#308
03/30/2026

Andrew needs backup that we don't need our kids flying to play youth sports. Johnny needs backup that there should be frequent flier miles for driving. Enjoy!

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"Just Stick A Penny In There"
#307
03/22/2026

Andrew needs backup that mechanics have a shady reputation because they're trying to hard to prove they're not shady. Johnny needs backup that he's not gonna borrow a snow blower from his neighbors. Enjoy! 

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"I Didn't Know You Were Leashed"
#306
03/16/2026

Andrew needs backup that it's dumb to check the weather back home when you're on vacation. Johnny needs backup that it's obvious Christmas is the best holiday. 

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"The Back Bottom Part"
#305
03/08/2026

We ask if Johnny will ever be able to cancel his Shinesty subscription... Then Johnny needs backup that it's not a symptom of having many siblings growing up, he just enjoys eating fast. Andrew needs backup that restaurants with a view are always worse than restaurants without a view. Enjoy!

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"OK I'm Ready To Go Where Are My Beers I'm Taking?"
#304
03/01/2026

Johnny needs backup that you should be able to take home beverages you bring to a party that don't get consumed. Andrew needs backup that everyone should vote on what the state of the union actually is before the President gives the State of the Union address, and then the President should have to respond to that vote. 

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"Doggie's At Target"
#303
02/22/2026

Andrew needs backup that your Dominos account doesn't need more security than pharmacies. Johnny needs backup that it shouldn't be legal to buy old cop cars and drive them around. 

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"They Just Kept Popping Up!"
#302
02/16/2026

Johnny needs backup that people who claim they aren't spoiling a show or movie, but just want to tell you their opinion about it, are still spoiling the show or movie. Andrew needs backup that picky eaters after the age of four can no longer eliminate menu items that they used to like. Enjoy! 

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"You're Dying At The Same Part Every Time"
#300
02/09/2026

Johnny needs backup that social media sites should let you pay to reset your algorithm. Andrew needs backup that you don't need to put the disclaimers that the world is awful before your promotional posts. Enjoy!

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Episode 300!
#300
02/02/2026

It's the 300th episode of The Cavalry! So many great memories to share. But who has time because we need backup! Andrew needs backup that a TV show can't have more seasons than years it's been on the air. Johnny needs backup that turtlenecks suck. Enjoy! And thanks for listening to all 300 episodes and never missing one. 

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"Little Protein Packs"
#299
01/25/2026

Johnny needs backup that it's not a selling point to have underwear that has a separate compartment for your balls. Andrew needs backup that electronic banking shouldn't take holidays off. Enjoy! 

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"T#$s and Video Game Controllers"
#298
01/19/2026

Johnny needs backup that highway signs advertising fast food places actually have to have the fast food places exist somewhere near the exit. Andrew needs backup that the spikes on some semi-truck hubcaps shouldn't be legal. 

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"Driver Might Be Tired"
#297
01/11/2026

Andrew needs backup that Christmas Eve service needs to start at 6pm or earlier and be under 45 minutes. Johnny needs backup that he doesn't need anyone to send thank you cards. Enjoy! 

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"You're Comparing Us To Bernie Sanders?!?"
#296
01/05/2026

Johnny needs backup that all divisions and the conferences should be eliminated in the NFL. Andrew needs backup that it's unseemly to keep up with technology after a certain age. Happy New Year! 

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"I Had Diah-Burger King"
#295
12/29/2025

Johnny needs backup that December birthdays are actually an advantage. Andrew needs backup that Costco should sell health insurance. Enjoy!

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"I'm Fine... It's Just Jack And Coke"
#294
12/22/2025

Andrew needs backup that the NBA needs a height limit. Johnny needs backup that ruffled chips are better than flat chips. Merry Christmas! 

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"They Probably Did Their Homework"
#293
12/15/2025

Andrew needs backup that the new TSA basket system isn't faster. Johnny needs backup that there should be fact checking during bio-pics so you know what really happened. 

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"Five Seconds Of ACDC"
#292
12/08/2025

Andrew needs backup that if as a business if you don't accept cash you can't then charge to take credit cards. Johnny needs backup that you don't have to tip at an all inclusive resort. 

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The Cavalry Live from West Bend!
#291
12/01/2025

It's our first live episode! Enjoy as we try to backup the Wisconsin crowd as they submitted their topics before the show. If you're looking for more traditional Cavalry content, make sure you're subscribed to the Patreon for our extended post-show banter. 

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"The Icelandic Penis Museum"
#290
11/24/2025

Johnny needs backup that they should just eliminate the least popular flavors in the variety pack. Andrew needs backup that leaning against the wall when you're doing standup comedy is arrogant and stupid. Enjoy!

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"How Much Do You Weigh?"
#289
11/16/2025

Andrew needs backup that asking "What do you do there?" in response to a vacation destination is a dumb question. Johnny needs backup that he would fight mugger before giving them anything. 

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"He Coulda Comped Your Curds"
#288
11/09/2025

Andrew needs backup that DJ's are great and we need more of them! Johnny needs backup that if you order takeout and they forget an item you should be owed a sexual favor. Enjoy! 

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"Trust Me, It's Not The Costco Hotdog"
#287
11/02/2025

Andrew needs backup that there all single-occupancy restrooms should be genderless. Johnny needs backup that no one needs to send voice memos you can just text. Enjoy! 

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"You've Never Heard Of Grandparents Day?!?!"
#286
10/26/2025

Andrew needs backup that using AI to plan your vacations is stupid. Johnny needs backup that Valentines Day is stupid. Enjoy! 

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"Anyway... That Just Put Me In A Bad Mood"
#285
10/19/2025

Andrew needs backup on being able to sign a waiver to forgo his medical privacy so he can just get an email from his doctor. Johnny needs backup that he would always rather watch a movie than a show, again. 

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"Mustacheland"
#284
10/12/2025

Andrew needs backup that if you're really rich you should just tip everyone for everything all the time. Johnny needs backup that Halloween should always be the last Saturday of October. 

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"Zoom Out"
#283
10/05/2025

Andrew needs backup that people who try to give you perspective when you're going through a hard time aren't as helpful as they think they are. Johnny needs backup that sports movies are better than sports themselves. Enjoy! 

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"Oh Man That's Gross... I Better Film This"
#282
09/29/2025

Andrew needs backup that streamers don't need to tease that they've got old movies they just acquired the rights to "coming soon". Johnny needs backup that it's ok to lock your bedroom door to keep your kids out of your room at night. Enjoy! 

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