Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It’s Not)

Stephen Tobolowsky, Part 2

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:00:00 EST

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.

Stephen Tobolowsky, Part 1

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:00:00 EST

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.

Andy Karl

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:00:00 EST

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.

"Here Comes the Groundhog" with Edwin Everhart

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:00:00 EST

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.

Athene

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:00:00 EST

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.

Buckeye Chuck

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 02:00:00 EST

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.

"On Groundhog Day" with Edwin Everhart

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 02:00:00 EST

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.

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.

Chicago Harry

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 02:00:00 EST

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.

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.

Danny Rubin, Part 2

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 04:00:00 EST

In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to Groundhog Day screenwriter Danny Rubin about writing the movie, Groundhog Day, and the musical, Groundhog Day, and much more! This is the second part of our interview with Danny Rubin.

Buy his book about writing Groundhog Day, How To Write Groundhog Day.

Episode transcript here.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the Fabulous 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.

Danny Rubin, Part 1

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:00:00 EST

In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to Groundhog Day screenwriter Danny Rubin about writing the movie Groundhog Day! This is the first part of our interview with Danny Rubin.

Buy Danny's book about writing Groundhog Day, How To Write Groundhog Day.

Episode transcript here.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the Fabulous Breakmaster Cylinder.

Transcripts are provided by Aveline Malek.

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

Check out our list of Groundhog Day 2025 celebrations.

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.

Groundhogzilla

Wed, 27 Jan 2025 6:00:00 EST

In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to Christopher and Gregory Cuneo, the creators of I Heart Horror Day, who will be hosting Groundhogzilla, on February 1st, 2025 (Groundhog Day Eve), in Sayreville, New Jersey. Groundhogzilla is a Groundhog Day-themed horror convention.

Get your tickets here.

Episode transcript here.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the Fabulous 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.

Cluxatawney Henrietta

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 02:00:00 EST

In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to Farm Director Jonathon Benjamin about Muscoot Farm's weather-predicting chicken, Cluxatawney Henrietta.

See Cluxatawney Henrietta's Groundhog Day 2024 prediction.

Episode transcript here.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the Fabulous 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.

Groundhog Hibernation Habits

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:00:00 EST

In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to Dr. Stam Zervanos, who has been studying groundhogs and their hibernation habits for several decades.

Dr. Zervanos' publications.

Episode transcript here.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the Fabulous 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, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

The Happy Groundhog Studio and Cincinnati Sammy

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:00:00 EST

In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to Melissa Bracken, owner of The Happy Groundhog Studio, about her business and her stuffed groundhog prognosticator, Cincinnati Sammy.

Buy something from The Happy Groundhog Studio.

See Cincinnati Sammy's 2024 Groundhog Day prediction.

Episode transcript here.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the Fabulous 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 feedback, as well as voice messages, about the podcast, or anything else Groundhog Day related, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com. If you buy something from The Happy Groundhog Studio, let us know.

Actor Rich Sommer

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:00:00 EST

In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to actor Rich Sommer about his special connection to Groundhog Day.

Check out The Whistling Groundhog cocktail recipe that Rich mentioned in the episode.

Watch the Rich Sommer/Steven Charleston George Lucas Talk Show supercut.

Please visit whatever streaming services you have, search for shows/movie starring Rich Sommer, and watch them on repeat, so we can get Rich at least $1 in extra royalties this quarter.

See Rich's Groundhog Day 2024 Instagram post.

If you'd like to help out people affected by the California wildfires, you can donate to Direct Relief, find a list of related GoFundMes, or find a list of other ways to help.

Episode transcript here.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the Fabulous 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 or birthday wishes to Rich, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

Buffalo Groundhog Day

Fri, 3 Jan 2025 08:00:00 EST

In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we speak to Chris 'Sleet' Flynn and Andrew 'Climate Change' Kowalewski from the Buffalo Groundhog Day Inner Circle about Buffalo Groundhog Day.

If you'd like to attend Buffalo Groundhog Day 2025, get your tickets here.

Watch Buffalo Mack's videos here, including the Family Matters inspired spoof discussed in the episode.

Episode transcript here.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the Fabulous 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, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

Groundhog Day data science and Byte Burrower

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:00 EST

Season 2 of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not) is here!

In this episode we speak to Dr. Eric Green from Duke University in the Duke Global Health Institute about Groundhog Day, data science, and AI.

Check out Dr. Green's Groundhog Day data package.

Get your own Groundhog Day prediction from Byte Burrower.

Episode transcript here.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the Fantastic 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, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

Bonus: Emergency Episode - Groundhog Babies!

Sat, 11 May 2024 08:00:00 EST

In this emergency episode, we discuss the exciting news that Punxsutawney Phil's wife, Punxsutawney Phyllis, has given birth to two new adorable babies.

Sign the petition to request that Punxsutawney Phyliss be granted immortality, like her husband.

Episode transcript here.

Sources for this episode:

Punxsutawney Phil has two kids growing up in his 138-year-old shadow

Punxsutawney Phil surprises, starts family with 2 baby groundhogs

Punxsy Phil becomes father of 2

Video of Phyliss and her babies

Phyliss and Phil's groundhog babies

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the fantastic 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, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

Bonus: Groundhog Day 2024 Wrapped

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:00:00 EST

This year's Groundhog Day is officially in the books. In this episode, we take a look back at Groundhog Day 2024 and discuss what each forecaster predicted..

Check out our list of Groundhog Day 2024 predictions for any late-breaking Groundhog Day predictions.

Episode transcript here.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

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, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

Groundhog Lodges

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 04:00:00 EST

Happy Groundhog Day! In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we talk about Groundhog Lodges, with Dr. William Donner, author of Serious Nonsense: Groundhog Lodges, Versammlinge, and Pennsylvania German Heritage.

Episode transcript here.

Read this great article about Groundhog Day forecasters from The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Check out our list of Groundhog Day 2024 predictions to find out whether Long Winter or Early Spring will win.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the Fantastic 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, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

Okanagan Okie

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:00:00 EST

In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we talk about Okanagan Okie, a Groundhog Day forecaster from Allan Brooks Nature Centre in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada who has been providing predictions on February 2nd, since 2022. This episode features an interview with Cheryl Hood, the Allan Brooks Nature Centre Manager.

Episode transcript here.

Voting is now open in our art contest. Check out the submissions and vote for your favorite. The winners will be announced on Groundhog Day Eve.

Check out our list of list of Groundhog Day 2024 events to figure out which forecaster(s) you want to visit this Groundhog Day.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the hibernating 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, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

Gertie the Groundhog

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:00 EST

In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we talk about Gertie the Groundhog, the Groundhog Day forecaster from Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City, Illinois who has been providing predictions on February 2nd, since 1993. This episode features an interview with Bryant Brumbill, one of Gertie's caretakers.

Episode transcript here.

Are you an artist? You still have a few more days to enter our art contest. Details can be found here.

Our list of list of Groundhog Day 2024 events continues to grow.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the Astonishing 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, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

Sylvia, The Apex Armadillo

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:00:00 EST

In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we talk about Sylvia, the Apex Armadillo, the official Groundhog Day forecaster from Apex, North Carolina. As you might have figured out, Sylvia is not a groundhog, but is actually an armadillo. This episode features an interview with Mayor Jacques Gilbert, the mayor of Apex and the originator of Apex's Groundhog Day ceremony.

Episode transcript here.

Are you an artist? There's still time to enter our art contest. Details can be found here.

Our list of list of Groundhog Day 2024 events continues to grow.

Check out our Groundhog Day themed celebrity Cameos.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the Funtastic 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, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

Woodstock Willie

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:00:00 EST

In this episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we discuss Woodstock Willie, the official Groundhog Day forecaster from Woodstock, Illinois, the city where the movie Groundhog Day was filmed. This episode features an interview with Melissa McMahon, a Woodstock Groundhog Days Committee member and Woodstock Willie's handler.

Episode transcript here.

Are you an artist? Enter our art contest!

Looking to go to a Groundhog Day ceremony this year? We're compiling a list of Groundhog Day 2024 events to help you find your closest Groundhog Day forecaster.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the Awesome 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, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

Groundhog Day Primer

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 9:00:00 EST

On the first episode of Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), we start with a Groundhog Day primer, and discuss the history of Groundhog Day.

Episode transcript here.

Sources for this episode include Don Yoder's Groundhog Day, William Donner's Serious Nonsense: Groundhog Lodges, Versammlinge, and Pennsylvania German Heritage, and The Spirit of Punxsutawney.

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the Talented 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, to podcast@countdowntogroundhogday.com.

Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not) Trailer

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:30:00 EST

Every Day Is Groundhog Day (Except for the Days When It's Not), a podcast about all things Groundhog Day from Countdown to Groundhog Day, premiers December 2023! Subscribe now!

Cover art by Tom Mike Hill.

Music by the polka-loving Breakmaster Cylinder.