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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

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818 - Dr. Brain & the Women feat. Alex Nichols (3/25/24)

March 26th, 2024

1:15:58

Alex is back to look at a number of topics including: Putin’s ancient vault, the Brain podcast sex freak, UN supports ceasefire, Jewish Heaven, Trump …

816 - Streampie feat. Charles Austin (3/18/24)

March 19th, 2024

1:08:03

Episode 1 and Fortune Kit’s Charles stops by the show today to look at a few real life individuals who remind us of E1 characters, including the streamer Destiny, who we’ve all seen clips of getting yelled at by Norm …

814 - A Pond Too Far (3/11/24)

March 12th, 2024

59:40

We catch up on the biggest winners, losers, snubs and looks of the Illuminati Humiliation Ritual commonly known as the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Then speaking of Humiliation Rituals, we discuss the State of the Union, …

Movie Mindset Oscar Preview ‘24

March 8th, 2024

1:53:58

Will and Hesse review the top films of 2023 in this special Movie Mindset Oscars Preview. We go through the major Best Picture nominees, give our takes on each, and give our picks for winners in the major categories, …

BONUS: The Uncommitted Movement feat. Layla Elabed & Waleed Shahid

March 8th, 2024

18:23

Organizers Layla Elabed and Waleed Shahid join us to discuss their recent successes with the movement to vote uncommitted against Joe Biden in the ongoing democratic primaries. They lay out their goals, how they’ve been …

812 - Sweeney Odd feat. Osita Nwanevu (3/5/24)

March 5th, 2024

55:15

Contributing editor for the New Republic and columnist for The Guardian Osita Nwanevu returns to the show. We look at a new New Yorker piece on Joe …

BONUS: The Octopus Murders feat. Christian Hansen & Zachary Treitz

March 5th, 2024

56:35

Blowback’s Noah Kulwin joins Will in talking to filmmakers Christian Hansen and Zachary Treitz about their new Netflix series “American Conspiracy: …

810 - The Forbidden Zone feat. Alex Nichols (2/27/24)

February 28th, 2024

1:12:49

Alex joins us once again to look at the news of the day, starting with a more serious look at the recent self-immolation in protest of U.S. Airman …

808 - Pussy in Bardo feat. Ed Zitron (2/19/24)

February 20th, 2024

1:09:10

Friend of the show & tech journalist Ed Zitron stops by to check in on the state of the internet. Have they cracked AI video yet? Does the VisionPro herald an en-goggled future? Just how stupid is Elon Musk, …

806 - Hero of Wives (2/12/24)

February 13th, 2024

1:13:03

We give our annual post-Super Bowl report rating the spectacle and the ads, including the increasing, and increasingly funny, conservative opposition …

UNLOCKED: 805 - My First Genocide feat. Ali Abunimah (2/8/24)

February 12th, 2024

1:12:13

Today, executive director of the Electronic Intifada Ali Abunimah joins us to discuss the war in Palestine. We cover recent attempts to delegitimize …

804 - All My Neighbors Cousins feat. Pod About List (2/5/24)

February 6th, 2024

1:03:18

Caleb, Patrick and Cameron of Pod About List stop by to take a look at the lighter side of news. Topics include: mandatory potty training in Utah, a Chinese spy bird, dick biting, and the international crisis of cousins.

803 Teaser - Operation Beaver Nugget

February 2nd, 2024

5:31

Jake and Thomas from Pendejo Time join us to look at this year’s scuffle at the Texas border, and the brave trucker patriots volunteering for Civil …

802 - Adult High School feat. Alex Nichols (1/29/24)

January 30th, 2024

55:35

Alex Nichols a.k.a. @Lowenaffchen joins us to look at a series of certified Good Mental Moments from our top politicians. Then, we transition to …

800 - Puzzle Palace (1/22/24)

January 23rd, 2024

1:13:09

EDIT: Original file of this episode contained some muted audio clips. File is now fixed, redownload to correct.

We start off today’s episode with a farewell to the DeSantis campaign as the Never Back Down PAC backs down, …

798 - Iowa Carcass feat. @ettingermentum (1/15/24)

January 16th, 2024

59:06

Well, here we are, Iowa Caucus day 2024. Considering we all took several points of permanent sanity damage this time 4 years ago, what’s insane this …

797 Teaser - Bulletproof Josh

January 12th, 2024

3:08

Ryan Grim shares an anecdote about democratic congressman and party hatchet-man Josh Gottheimer from his new book on The Squad.

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796 - Tunnel Kings (1/9/24)

January 10th, 2024

1:05:12

We had some other news items to discuss, but the bulk of this episode is taken up with one piece of breaking news: Did you know that there's a tunnel …

795 Teaser - Red Sea Rebels

January 5th, 2024

5:11

Will and guest Séamus Malekafzali discuss the Houthi Red Sea blockade.

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794 - Gooneiform feat. Stavros Halkias (1/1/24)

January 1st, 2024

1:08:00

Stavvy baby joins us to ring in the New Year with some talk on Christmas gift-giving, review some recent comedic offerings from Israeli TV and Tucker …

792 - Today in Gay feat. Seeking Derrangements (12/18/23)

December 19th, 2023

1:04:52

Ben and Hesse from Seeking Derrangements stop by to cover a slew of gay-related news stories, from gay sex in the senate hearing room, to the downfall of George Santos, sex crimes among the sex-panicked Moms For …

790 - Advice for Dark Psychologies feat. Hesse Deni (12/12/23)

December 13th, 2023

1:08:41

After a last minute guest cancelation leaves Will in a tight spot, Hesse Deni from Seeking Derangements and Movie Mindset comes off the bench to …

789 Teaser - GOP Losers’ Club

December 8th, 2023

4:51

TrueAnon’s Liz Franczak helps us look at this week’s GOP debate, the candidates’ pandering to the weirdest freaks in their audience, and Ron …

788 - The AMIA Mystery feat. @iwrite4jacobin (12/4/23)

December 5th, 2023

51:55

Felix is joined by Stef aka @iwrite4jacobin to discuss his investigation into Argentina’s AMIA bombing. The 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center …

787 - Octagonal Relations feat. Karim Zidan (12/4/23)

December 5th, 2023

1:24:08

Sports journalist Karim Zidan returns to the show to catch up with Felix about the world of combat sports and their attendant politics. They discuss …

785 - Tank Girls feat. Brace Belden (11/27/23)

November 28th, 2023

1:37:28

TrueAnon’s Brace Belden returns to the show as the crew continues discussing the war in Palestine. We look at Israel’s military shortcomings, the IDF’s penile obsession, the domestic propaganda war, and some measures …

784 Teaser - The Burning of the Convents

November 23rd, 2023

5:04

Matt begins his series on the Spanish Civil War with the wave of anti-clerical violence that engulfed the nation at the beginning of the 2nd Spanish …

783 - Dream Hoarders, LLC feat. Madinah Wilson-Anton (11/20/23)

November 21st, 2023

59:09

To celebrate Joe Biden’s 81st birthday, we’re joined by Delaware state representative Madinah Wilson-Anton to dish about all things Delaware. Rep. …

782 Teaser - ADL Spies

November 17th, 2023

4:12

Mark Ames recounts the absurd lengths the ADL went to spying on U.S. citizens on behalf of foreign regimes, including apartheid South Africa.

781 - Goon Dad (11/13/23)

November 14th, 2023

1:08:20

Will, Felix and Amber pick up a few stories we missed last week, including Tim Scott girlfriend reveal (and campaign end), and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s father/son porn monitoring. We then look at a litany of …

779 - The Rude Dozen feat. Derek Davison (11/6/23)

November 7th, 2023

1:15:51

Chief Foreign Policy correspondent Derek Davison returns to the show for updates on Palestine, including discussion of recent videos of Palestinian …

778 Teaser - God Fight

November 3rd, 2023

3:35

Felix muses on how belief in the paranormal requires all religions to be essentially true.

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777 - Burn Book feat. Vincent Bevins (10/30/23)

October 31st, 2023

1:01:02

Author Vincent Bevins returns to the show to discuss his new book “If We Burn” covering the “mass protest decade.” We discuss global protest movements from Brazil to Tunisia to Egypt to Chile, how they’ve affected or …

776 Teaser - Found Moms

October 27th, 2023

2:31

Taking a break from heavier war topics, the Will, Felix and David discuss the new NBC show Found and how it’s sure to continue the trafficking …

775 - The Wrestler feat. David J. Roth (10/23/23)

October 24th, 2023

1:06:56

David J. Roth joins us this week as we continue discussing the relatively limp and unconvincing propaganda emerging around the Israel-Gaza war. Then, David gives us his review of “Moneyball” Michael Lewis’ new book on …

773 - Israeli Self Harm Force (10/16/23)

October 17th, 2023

53:56

Will & Felix continue last week’s discussion on Gaza & Palestine with further thoughts on the brutality of the unfolding conflict, reactions …

771 - The Crossing feat. Mohammad Alsaafin (10/10/23)

October 11th, 2023

1:07:21

Journalist Mohammad Alsaafin returns to the show to cover the unprecedented new developments in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

The piece from Séamus Malekafzali mentioned in the episode:

Movie Mindset 12 - Road Trip! Horrifying Rides of Romero & Hooper

October 4th, 2023

1:51:11

Will & Hesse bring you Horrotober Ghoulvie Screamset, a selection of Horror film bangers for this October. We start with two all-time classics of …

769 - Band of Brothers feat. Kath Krueger (10/2/23)

October 3rd, 2023

1:05:23

We are back. What a week to take a break, huh? We catch up on Nazi officers in Canadian parliament, Sen. Bob “Goldbar” Menendez, Sen. Dianne “RIP” …

768 - Handjob for the Recently Deceased (9/18/23)

September 19th, 2023

1:05:34

We cover a spurt of stories about politicians being horny, starting with of course Lauren Boebert’s broadway handy. Then, have you seen this plane?: …

767 Teaser - Can We Count On Your Support for the FOP?

September 15th, 2023

3:45

The creators of HBO’s Telemarketers discuss the Fraternal Order of Police’s involvement in a billion dollar telemarketing scam.

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766 - Mt. EverQuest (9/11/23)

September 12th, 2023

1:12:58

Forgetful 9/11 to all our listeners. We start today’s show with an examination of the various kinks of American states. Then: Elon aka Mr. …

765 Teaser - Two Tool Dick

September 8th, 2023

5:06

We’re joined by @ettingermentum to discuss Ron DeSantis’s prodigious dick riding skills, and how he compares unfavorably to America’s other …

764 - The Schlapp’s Exorcist (9/5/23)

September 6th, 2023

1:03:26

We hope everyone had a nice labor day.. Today, we’ve got and episode of rivalries: Musk vs. the ADL, the Schlapps vs. Demonic possession, Men (all) vs. Houseplants, Diarrhea vs. Air Travel, and Techno-Libertarians vs. …

763 Teaser - Trump Hood Hero

September 1st, 2023

4:55

A week late, but we finally get a moment to review the Trump mugshot and the conservative insistence it raises his “street cred”.

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762 - The Safari Club feat. Brendan James & Noah Kulwin (8/29/23)

August 29th, 2023

1:05:11

Brendan & Noah a.k.a. The Blowback Boys stop by to discuss their new podcast season, covering 40+ years of covert crimes and international …

760 - Live From Toronto: Operation Maple Thunder (8/21/23)

August 22nd, 2023

1:33:51

Our live show from Toronto on 8/17. We pitch North American unification, review some Canadian history, and take you on a tour of the various freaks and goofs of Canadian media.

Bonus: WGA/SAG Strike Update

August 19th, 2023

42:44

We talk to Alex Press about her reporting on the ongoing WGA & SAG-AFTRA strikes, with additional commentary from some of the striking entertainment workers we met on the picket lines in LA and NYC.

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758 - The Iowa State Fair is Decadent and Depraved feat. Rock Hard Caucus (8/14/23)

August 15th, 2023

1:05:30

We’re joined by Justin Comer and Evan Jones of the Rock Hard Caucus podcast for their on-the-ground report from this year’s Iowa State Fair. Over the course of two days, Justin & Evan endured the brutal heat and hog …

757 Teaser - Enlightened Eric Adams

August 11th, 2023

5:55

The boys discuss how Eric Adams deluge of lies are in fact a zen-like annihilation of self as New York’s Mayor ascends to a higher plane of being.

Movie Mindset 11 - Cutthroat's Anthem: Hangin' with Hawks

August 9th, 2023

1:26:17

A chance meeting of Will & Hesse at a screening in NYC brings you a special bonus episode of Movie Mindset. In lieu of covering this summer’s cinematic event of Barbie/Oppenheimer, we discuss two westerns by …

756 - Call Your Mother feat. Adam Friedland (8/8/23)

August 8th, 2023

1:15:27

Host of The Adam Friedland Show, Adam Friedland, returns to the show with a real alpha energy, asserting dominance of the podcast space with his new …

755 Teaser - Matt on Biden’s Weakness

August 4th, 2023

4:30

Matt expounds on the relative weakness of Biden as a candidate, even after further Trump indictments.

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754 - Sugar Spotters feat. David J. Roth (7/31/23)

August 1st, 2023

1:06:50

David J. Roth returns to break down the MLB’s new pitch clock rule, Shohei Ohtani’s amazing season, and the Mets terribl- no, we’re not doing a …

753 Teaser - A Dog Called Battleship

July 28th, 2023

3:27

We discuss Biden’s declining ability to control & name his dogs.

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752 - Guy Stuff (7/24/23)

July 25th, 2023

55:07

We’re talking normal guy stuff today, from embracing bronze age masculinity from a certain Pervert, to new perversions from a certain modern …

BONUS: Go Team Venture! feat. Doc Hammer & Jackson Publick

July 21st, 2023

24:24

Chris talks to the creators of The Venture Bros. about their new series-finale movie, and two decades of creating one of the best, funniest & most unique shows on TV.

The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the …

751 Teaser - Trump Summons a Dybbuk

July 21st, 2023

3:52

Ancient Israeli artifacts end up stolen at Mar-a-Lago.

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750 - Hungwy Man (7/17/23)

July 20th, 2023

54:29

Edit: sorry just realized this was accidentally set to "private" on soundcloud for two days and no one said anything about. rare "audience not complaining enough" moment. -cw

We examine the continued agonies of Catturd, …

749 Teaser - Jacques’ Secret Gumbo Recipe

July 14th, 2023

3:46

Jacques shares his secret ingredient for real cajun Gumbo.

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748 - Slave Stealers, LLC (7/11/23)

July 11th, 2023

1:05:05

Our review of the feel-good sleeper indie hit of the summer, Astroid Cit- no, it's the new Jim Caviezel-starring anti-trafficking movie “The Sound of Freedom”

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747 Teaser - Eric Adams’ Lies

July 7th, 2023

2:15

The boys discuss the increasingly complex and inexplicable lies of NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

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746 - Gordian, Not! (7/4/23)

July 5th, 2023

59:12

Happy holiday weekend, sorry we’re a bit late. To give them credit, the dry boys actually rallied to record as usual on Monday, this time it’s Chris …

745 Teaser - Doctors: Mississippi or Kazakhstan?

June 30th, 2023

3:31

We discuss medical licensing as it relates to the proliferation of quack medicine, and the relatively low number of practicing doctors in the U.S.

Movie Mindset 10 Teaser - The Red Circle

June 28th, 2023

10:00

Will & Hesse describe the meeting of Corey and Vogel in Le cercle rouge.

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744 - People Who Died (6/26/23)

June 27th, 2023

58:15

The boys look at the Wagner Group failed(?) coup(??) of Russia(???) over the weekend(????). Then, some more on the submarine disaster, RFK Jr. and the people who believe current events as a factor of time’s linear …

743 Teaser - Pixar’s Sodas

June 23rd, 2023

6:35

Frustrated with the current state of popular film, the boys pitch “Pixar’s Sodas”.

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Movie Mindset 09 Teaser - Gene Hackman in Eureka

June 21st, 2023

10:00

Will and Hesse discuss the transcendent sequence of Gene Hackman striking gold in Nicolas Roeg’s Eureka (1983).

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742 - Sluts For Rudy (6/20/23)

June 21st, 2023

1:04:12

We take some dirty talk tips from Rudy Giuliani’s emails; Consider our lost Submariners; Discuss RFK Jr.’s campaign requiring us to do homework; and …

741 Teaser - They Indicted Me!

June 16th, 2023

4:46

We look at Trump’s response to his federal indictment, and how he still manages to outswag Ron Dion DeSantis.

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Movie Mindset 08 Teaser - The Sweet Smell of Success

June 14th, 2023

10:00

Will and Hesse discuss Burt Lancaster in the 1957 classic The Sweet Smell of Success.

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740 - Crank About Creeping feat. Ben Terris (6/12/23)

June 13th, 2023

1:07:15

Today we’re joined by journalist Ben Terris, who’s been sort of shadow-programming the show recently with his pieces on Sean McElwee, Diane Feinstein’s staff, Tommy Tuberville’s advisors and questions about Tim Scott’s …

739 Teaser - Hunter’s Lawyers

June 9th, 2023

3:19

We discuss Hunter Biden’s relationship with his lawyers.

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Movie Mindset 07 Teaser - Talking Kurosawa's "Bright Future"

June 7th, 2023

10:00

Will, Hesse and Brendan James discuss Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 2002 film Bright Future.

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738 - They Smile In Your Face feat. Corey Robin (6/5/23)

June 6th, 2023

1:12:55

Today we’re joined by Professor Corey Robin, author of "The Reactionary Mind" and "The Enigma of Clarence Thomas," for a conversation all about one …

Movie Mindset 06 Teaser - Clint Eastwood's Sudden Impact

May 31st, 2023

10:00

Will, Hesse and John Semley review Clint Eastwood’s 1983 Dirty Harry film Sudden Impact. Go ahead, make my day.

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736 - Work Will Set Your TV (5/30/23)

May 31st, 2023

1:00:10

We take a look at Barack Obama’s new Netflix series “Working: What We Do All Day,” in which the former president examines the various trials, indignities and inequities of American work life and avoids asking: did I do …

735 Teaser - Failure to Launch

May 26th, 2023

4:29

We cover Ron DeSantis’ disastrous Twitter campaign launch.

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Movie Mindset 05 Teaser - Talkin' Altman

May 24th, 2023

10:01

Will, Hesse and E1's Andrew Hudson discuss Robert Altman's 1971 revisionist Western classic “McCabe & Mrs. Miller.”

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734 - I Feel Like White Gladis (5/23/23)

May 23rd, 2023

1:22:15

Debt ceiling showdown, losers of the Republican primaries, Pete Buttigieg’s Mind Cathedral, yes, yes, but we must focus on what’s really important: …

Movie Midset 04 Teaser - Invasion of The Body Snatchers

May 17th, 2023

8:00

Will, Hesse and Dan Boeckner review 1956’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

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732 - Marinating Melvin (5/15/23)

May 16th, 2023

1:12:35

It’s Ted Lasso, folks! Yes, after many years of consternation around this show in the Discourse, many requests for review (and Will watching a bunch …

731 Teaser - HE GOT OLDER

May 12th, 2023

4:19

We discuss Biden’s age as a factor in the 2024 election.

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BONUS: What’s at Stake in the WGA Writers’ Strike

May 11th, 2023

37:08

Blake Masters (NOT THAT ONE, Blake is the creator of Showtime’s Brotherhood, and writer for Rubicon, Law & Order: LA, and Falling Water among many other shows) joins us to discuss the ongoing WGA writers’ strike. …

Movie Mindset 03 Teaser - Double Indemnity

May 10th, 2023

6:00

Enjoy the first 6 minutes of Will and Hesse's review of Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity (1944).

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730 - The Man Who Would Be King (5/8/23)

May 9th, 2023

1:26:26

We cover some breaking 17th century news and look at the race car driving heir to the House of Habsburg, as well as the coronation of King Charles III, for a little modern-day Hell on Earth. Then, keeping with the theme …

729 Teaser - Subway Killing Reactions

May 5th, 2023

3:13

We discuss responses to the killing of Jordan Neely on the NYC subway, including the complete absence of any realistic state responsibility to …

Movie Mindset 02 Teaser - Angel Heart

May 3rd, 2023

10:00

Enjoy the first 10 minutes of Movie Mindset episode 2.

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728 - Mighty Men (5/1/23)

May 2nd, 2023

1:01:52

We plan out what builds we’re going with using items from King Charles’ upcoming coronation. Then, we compare and contrast visions of masculinity …

727 Teaser - Guantanamo Ron

May 1st, 2023

4:07

727 Teaser - Guantanamo Ron

We look at Ron DeSantis’ freakout when asked about his history administering Guantanamo Bay’s torture program.

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Movie Mindset 01 - Tony Vision

April 27th, 2023

2:15:28

Welcome to Movie Mindset! In this inaugural episode, Will and Hesse guide you through two of the collaborations between director Tony Scott and star …

726 - Cruising feat. Lauren Oyler (4/24/23)

April 25th, 2023

1:06:22

We’re joined by author Lauren Oyler to discuss her new Harper’s article about her experience going on a cruise centered around Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP brand. We discuss performative crying, serial killer branded …

725 Teaser - Soda Court

April 21st, 2023

4:23

We talk to beverage journalist Dave Infante about Bang! Energy’s wacky CEO Jack Owoc, and the rise of sodas intended to purify your mind on the …

724 - Pipe Lines....Blow Awaaaaay feat. How to Blow Up A Pipeline (4/17/23)

April 18th, 2023

1:15:13

We’re joined by the creative team behind the new film How To Blow Up A Pipeline (director Daniel Goldhaber, co-writer/producer/star Ariela Barer, …

723 Teaser - Discord Uncle Gap

April 14th, 2023

4:00

On our nation’s vulnerable teens receiving questionable Uncle-guidance (and military intelligence) through Discord leaks.

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722 - Night At The Museum 2: Battle for Camp Gettintop (4/10/23)

April 11th, 2023

1:02:51

New details about Clarence Thomas’ billionaire benefactor Harlan Crow keep coming to light, forcing us to contemplate new questions like: What do Lenin, Mao and Hagrid’s Hut have in common? And, do Hitler’s napkins …

721 Teaser - Catholic Cemetery Magazine

April 7th, 2023

4:36

We dig into one of the key sources for the Clarence Thomas corruption story.

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720 - The Demon Way in Hell feat. @ettingermentum (4/4/23)

April 4th, 2023

1:06:22

We’re joined by wonk whiz-kid @ettingermentum to discuss some of his recent elections analysis. We take a look at how today’s arraignment might affect Trump’s 2024 outlook, the electoral history of transphobia for the …

719 Teaser - Trump Indicted

March 31st, 2023

2:51

Part of our live reactions to the breaking news of Donald Trump’s indictment.

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718 - The View feat. Norman Finkelstein (3/28/23)

March 28th, 2023

1:30:06

We’re joined by author and scholar Norman Finkelstein to discuss his new book “I’ll Burn That Bridge When I Get To It,” as well as a candid …

717 Teaser - Medicaid Estate Seizure

March 27th, 2023

6:37

Libby Watson explains how many states are able to seize the estates of Medicaid users after their deaths.

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716 - The Trump-Steak Redemption feat. Ike Barinholtz (3/20/23)

March 21st, 2023

59:11

We’re joined by Celebrity Jeopardy! champion Ike Barinholtz to discuss Donald Trump’s potentially imminent arrest, the dismal state of the metaverse, …

Bonus: L.A. Teachers’ Strike

March 20th, 2023

33:03

Will talks to Betsy and Gloria, two LA public school teachers, ahead of the three-day teachers’ strike planned to begin this Tuesday. They discuss …

UNLOCKED 713 - NO MORE BULLSHIT! (Economy Edition) feat. Richard Wolff (3/9/23)

March 17th, 2023

1:18:12

Professor Richard Wolff returns to the show for an economic update on inflation, employment, student debt, China, and the U.S.’s future role in the …

715 Teaser - Porno Military Contractors

March 17th, 2023

4:31

We discuss Russian Private Military Contractors the Wagner Group recent attempts to recruit via ads on PornHub.

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Hell On Earth - Episode 10 Teaser

March 15th, 2023

5:54

As the institutions of the Commonwealth fail to cohere, politics descend into conspiracy theory and culture war.

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714 - McNally Jackin’ (3/13/23)

March 14th, 2023

1:05:27

We’ve got the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, saber rattling over a war against Mexican cartels, plus we meet a delightful new character out of the …

713 Teaser - It’s So Over

March 10th, 2023

5:22

Prof. Richard Wolff uses a historical analogy to analyze America’s future role in the world.

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Bonus: MOVIE MINDSET OSCARS PREVIEW

March 9th, 2023

1:52:44

Will and Hesse (@ZeroSuitCamus, @SSDERANGEMENTSS) review the films of 2022 in this special Academy Awards preview. This is also “episode 0” of our next mini-series, MOVIE MINDSET, in which Will and Hesse will give you …

Hell on Earth - Episode 9 Teaser

March 8th, 2023

4:44

The 17th century lyin’ fake news media helps seal King Charles I’s fate.

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712 - Everything Mystical feat. Brandon Wardell & Jamel Johnson (3/6/23)

March 7th, 2023

57:33

Beloved returning guest Brandon Wardell and soon-to-be-fan-favorite Jamel Johnson stop by to take a look at Mexican Elves, discuss if our penises are shriveling OR growing too much & celebrate Women’s History Month …

711 Teaser - Raze the Colleges

March 3rd, 2023

2:51

Matt proposes an elegant solution for solving the elite university culture issue.

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Hell on Earth - Episode 8 Teaser

March 1st, 2023

1:55

One final offensive reveals what the war had really been about.

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710 - I Believe Mole Children Are Our Future feat. Will Sommer (2/27/23)

February 28th, 2023

1:09:33

We’re joined by friend of the show Will Sommer to discuss his new book “Trust the Plan: The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America”. …

Hell on Earth - Episode 7 Teaser

February 22nd, 2023

3:52

Hell comes to Germany.

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708 - Sydney 9000 (2/20/23)

February 21st, 2023

58:27

We give a slightly premature send-of to President Carter. Then, Nikki Haley enters the GOP primaries, WaPo ranks democratic primary possibilities, and MTG reveals she’s maybe the only congresswoman losing money on the …

707 Teaser - Future Sex

February 17th, 2023

3:35

We’re joined by comics artists Ben Clarkson and Matt Bors to unpack the infamous virtual sex scene from DEMOLITION MAN.

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BONUS: Ohio Toxic Train Disaster feat. David Sirota

February 15th, 2023

46:07

Will talks to David Sirota of The Lever about the disastrous train derailment and toxic event in East Palestine, Ohio. They discuss national train …

Hell on Earth - Episode 6 Teaser

February 15th, 2023

6:05

Gustavus Adolphus' shocking victory at Breitenfeld gives the Protestant alliance its first W in twelve years of war.

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706 - Arrival (2/13/23)

February 14th, 2023

1:14:49

We discuss the increasingly bizarre obsession around “objects” being shot down in the sky, as well as the insane circumstance around the toxic event in Ohio (and we will have more on that later this week). Then, our …

705 Teaser - Toxic Cloud & Tom Clancy

February 10th, 2023

3:32

We discuss the ongoing toxic event in Ohio, and how people take their international threat cues from Tom Clancy

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Hell on Earth - Episode 5 Teaser

February 8th, 2023

3:49

A miracle at Wimpfen further sets back the Protestant cause, forcing them to look abroad for new members of their coalition.

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704 - Time for Some Game Theory feat. Bomani Jones (2/6/23)

February 7th, 2023

1:06:38

We’re joined by Bomani Jones, host of Game Theory on HBO, to discuss pro-sports and labor, including NFL player health in the wake of Damar Hamlin’s recent hospitalization, and NBA player bargaining power. We also …

703 Teaser - Might As Well Ban the Crank Yankers

February 3rd, 2023

5:04

We discuss Ron DeSantis’ war on books and its potential national popularity.

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Hell on Earth - Episode 4 Teaser

February 1st, 2023

4:49

The Defenestration of Prague sets the stage for protestant confrontation of the Habsburgs, but what prince would be foolhardy enough to take their …

702 - Don’t Worry Be Happy (1/30/23)

January 31st, 2023

56:52

A grab-bag of topics today: A novel idea for fixing policing from the Slow Boring blog; Eric Adams has a rat problem; Priest goes to hell; TikTok ban …

701 Teaser - SVU Mindset

January 27th, 2023

3:46

Will and Felix are joined by Kath Krueger to look into the insanity and enduring appeal of Law and Order: SVU.

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Hell on Earth - Episode 3 Teaser

January 25th, 2023

3:39

Spasms of confessional violence rock Europe, setting the stage for the greater conflict to come.

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700 - Shine On You Crazy… (1/23/23)

January 24th, 2023

1:02:57

We get a taste of the old Trump magic through his beautiful eulogy for one of his most loyal supporters, the wonderful Diamond. Then, we check in …

699 Teaser - TikTok Thoughts

January 20th, 2023

2:38

We discuss the good and cool new beliefs generated by TikTok.

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Hell on Earth - Episode 2 Teaser

January 18th, 2023

6:18

Violent dynastic rivalries start knitting together financial and state apparatuses through a series of brutal wars in Italy.

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UNLOCKED: 697 - The Lion’s Den feat. Mohammad Alsaafin (1/12/23)

January 17th, 2023

1:00:16

We’re joined by AJ+ journalist Mohammad Alsaafin to discuss the newly formed Israeli government, the state of Palestinian resistance, and of course, …

698 - Lego-Masters Break Out feat. Bryan Quinby (1/17/23)

January 17th, 2023

1:11:29

We’re joined by our pod-father Bryan Quinby to discuss the topic that brought us all together in the first place: Butt TV.

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697 Teaser - Palestinian Resistance

January 13th, 2023

7:22

We’re joined by journalist Mohammad Alsaafin to discuss the state of Palestinian resistance to the newly formed Israeli government.

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Hell on Earth - Episode 1: GOD

January 11th, 2023

1:27:42

A man, a hammer, a nail, a door, history. Martin Luther sets off the protestant reformation and lays the groundwork for a century of violence in …

696 - Meet the Schlapps feat. Seeking Derangements (1/9/23)

January 10th, 2023

1:16:27

We’re joined by Ben and Hesse of Seeking Derangements to look at the bungled coup in Brazil, Matt Schlapp’s sexual harassment accusations and prince Harry’s explosive new book about getting frostbite on his dick. …

695 Teaser - Meet the Speakers

January 6th, 2023

4:20

We discuss possible GOP candidates for Speaker of the House in the deadlocked 118th US Congress.

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694 - Tulkun King (1/2/23)

January 3rd, 2023

1:26:05

It’s finally time to return to Pandora: we review Avatar: The Way of Water. James Cameron expands and improves on his otherworldly saga of …

693 Teaser - Stav Meets Rod

December 30th, 2022

6:09

From our best-of compilation of our recent fall tour, we introduce Stav to the world of Rod Dreher live at the NYC show.

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692 - Lindy King (12/26/22)

December 27th, 2022

1:07:29

In a sequel of sorts to one of our most beloved movie & holiday episodes, we enter a fantastic & amazingly realized world that could only …

691 Teaser - George Santos, Scofflaw

December 23rd, 2022

3:11

We meet GOP representative-elect George Santos and his various lies, frauds, deceits and impersonations.

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690 - Recovery Side Quest feat. TrueAnon (12/19/22)

December 20th, 2022

1:12:18

Our good friends Liz and Brace of TrueAnon stop by to help us send off The Year of the Smile. We discuss their mini-series on Synanon, a substance …

689 Teaser - NFTrump

December 16th, 2022

3:49

The gang looks at Trump’s new line of NFT trading cards.

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688 - Black Site Safe Space (12/12/22)

December 13th, 2022

1:11:12

We review the year in Podcasts, according to the New York Times. Then, Sinema flips, the Young Republicans present the Allen Dulles award, and the …

687 Teaser - Keep it Like A Kaiser

December 9th, 2022

4:04

The crew discusses the recent attempt from a German Qanon-affiliated group to overthrow the German government and install Heinrich XIII Prince of Reuss as kaiser.

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686 - AI Can’t Get You Garfield feat. Ryan Broderick & Elon Musk (12/6/22)

December 6th, 2022

1:07:27

Our old friend Elon Musk* calls in to give us some updates on company policy and future projects from Twitter HQ. Then we’re joined by Ryan …

BONUS: Will Talks To Rail Workers

December 4th, 2022

36:54

Will talks to Ross Grooters, co-chair of Railroad Workers United, Deven Mantz of BMWED Teamsters, and Jonah Furman of Labor Notes about the tentative agreement being forced on railroad workers, the demands of the …

685 Teaser - Terminator Insurance

December 2nd, 2022

4:26

Ben McKenzie stops by to talk Crypto, and the boys reflect on old billionaire philanthropy vs. modern billionaire philanthropy.

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684 - Chapo Victims Unit (11/28/22)

November 29th, 2022

1:03:54

We start off with some Law & Order: SVU talk that flows into a discussion of crime paranoia that cost the Democrats the house in suburban Long Island. Then, America’s epidemic of loneliness and corrupt hustlers …

682 - Longspermism (11/21/22)

November 22nd, 2022

1:26:48

We catch up with World Cup news, engage in some vile orientalism about Qatar, and take a look at American colleges and universities partnering with …

Hinge Points S2E1: Dog-gone-erland

November 17th, 2022

58:49

Hinge Points is back for a new season, baby! This first ep is free, but expect new episodes for the next 5 Thursdays, only at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.

Matt and Danny Bessner (from American Prestige) invite Chris to …

Preview: Hell On Earth

November 17th, 2022

18:25

Coming Jan 11th from Chapo Trap House:
HELL ON EARTH: The Thirty Years War & The Violent Birth of Capitalism

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680 - Chapo Blue (11/14/22)

November 15th, 2022

1:06:25

We’ve got more midterms wrap up as Dems clinch the senate, Kari Lake goes down in Arizona, and Blake Masters’ school shooter campaign ads resurface. …

679 Teaser - Toxic Trump vs. L. Ron DeSantis

November 11th, 2022

6:06

In the wake of the ‘22 midterms, the boys look at the prospects of Trump v. DeSantis as the future of the GOP.

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678 - For Whom The Balls Tan feat. Julian Feeld & Annie Kelly (11/8/22)

November 8th, 2022

1:24:05

We’re joined by QAnon Anonymous’ Julian Feeld & Annie Kelly to discuss their new miniseries MANCLAN, covering online masculinity influencers. …

676 - Agony Uncles (11/1/22)

November 2nd, 2022

1:19:32

It’s the end of another tour, so we’re once again turning to the phone lines for a Chapo call-in show. So, thanks for the questions, enjoy the answers. And a special thanks to everyone who came out to these live shows, …

674 - Stew for Demons (10/24/22)

October 25th, 2022

1:04:35

It’s Halloween season so we’re taking a look at the increasing amount terror many Americans are now experiencing previously-benign concepts like …

673 Teaser - Worst Drug Trafficker in Existence

October 21st, 2022

4:16

We take a look at the panic over fentanyl in Halloween candy.

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672 - Smiles Per Minute (10/17/22)

October 18th, 2022

1:06:47

We’re back from the first part of our fall tour and kicking around some news items: Kanye continues to find wild new ways to embrace conservatism, …

670 - The Ye Imperium (10/10/22)

October 11th, 2022

1:08:35

This episode is about Kanye’s continued right turn/presidential ambitions, but we get to everything from American food culture to failed conservative …

668 - In the Navy (10/4/22)

October 4th, 2022

1:25:47

In a semi-sequel to the classic movie ep on Patriot’s Day (CTH083), the gang takes a look at Peter Berg’s 2012 blockbuster Battleship. We imagine a …

666 - Chapo Goes To Hell (9/27/22)

September 28th, 2022

1:24:49

Chapo goes to Hell and meets the various denizens there:
𖤐 Satan
𖤐 Hitler
𖤐 LaVey
𖤐 Hitchens
Featuring: Henry Zebrowski, Derek & @Dril, James Adomian.

Dates & Tickets to all our upcoming shows:

665 Teaser - The McConnell Flop

September 24th, 2022

4:18

Matt lays out how institutional Republicans will overcome Peter Thiel’s goons and courtiers.

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664 - Chapo Control to Major Tom feat. Tom Myers (9/20/22)

September 20th, 2022

58:18

Comedian Tom Myers stops by the pod to discuss the news of the day, including Ron DeSantis’ immigrant trafficking stunt, Lindsay Graham’s proposed federal 15 week abortion ban, Brett Favre’s Mississippi welfare fraud, …

663 Teaser - Clinton Clown College

September 16th, 2022

6:12

Katherine Krueger joins the boys to discuss Hillary and Chelsea Clinton’s new AppleTV series “Gutsy”.

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Bonus: Triple Shot of Starbucks Workers

September 15th, 2022

1:08:37

Will and Chris host a round table of three organizers from across the country fighting to unionize Starbucks: Vic from Buffalo, Alisha from Oklahoma City, and Quentin from Portland, OR. They discuss the progress they’ve …

662 - “The Queen” (2006) (9/12/22)

September 13th, 2022

1:29:00

The boys start with a roundtable discussion of 9/11 and modern fashion trends. Then, we take a look at the New York Times new in-depth reporting on …

661 Teaser - Everything They’re Mad About

September 9th, 2022

4:42

We review “My Son Hunter,” and discuss the conservative need to jam every issue they’re mad about into their movies.

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660 - The Special Master (9/6/22)

September 7th, 2022

58:51

Contained within: Joe Biden’s red light speech, Donald Trump’s Special Master, another new British PM, Pope fights the Catholic Deep State, French …

659 Teaser - Afghan Anniversary

September 2nd, 2022

5:13

Will and The War Nerd aka John Dolan reflect on the non-story of Afghanistan one year out from Biden’s withdrawal.

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658 - Felix’s Video (8/29/22)

August 30th, 2022

59:06

We start off the ep with some Movie Mindset interrogation of Felix’s current viewing habits. Then, a look at a re-energized Joe Biden and the outlook of both the Dems and Republicans as we round the home stretch into …

657 Teaser - We Need A Wizard

August 26th, 2022

3:05

The boys discuss recruiting Andrew Tate’s in house wizard in the wake of his banning.

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Bonus: Exit Through the Gas Chamber feat. Jerry Stahl

August 24th, 2022

50:54

In a bit of bonus content, Will interviews legendary author and screenwriter Jerry Stahl about his extremely funny and extremely dark, new book of gonzo reporting and personal memoir: Nein, Nein, Nein!: One Man’s Tale …

656 - Bug Chasers (8/22/22)

August 23rd, 2022

1:11:33

Matt and Will put on their sports radio hats and rank the prospects for the 2024 GOP primary. Then we discuss the bug scourge now plaguing America, and the people who are NOT doing their part to stamp out the menace.

New …

655 Teaser - Trump Bene Gesserit Program

August 19th, 2022

4:22

We discuss Trump attempting to marry his daughter to Tom Brady, from Jared Kushner’s new memoir.

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654 - Tossin’ the Pigskin feat. The Trillbillies (8/15/22)

August 16th, 2022

1:16:46

We discuss the equal parts terrifying and stupid possibility that Trump or an associate actually tried to sell nuclear secrets to the Saudis, and all …

653 Teaser - You’re Not Stauffenberg, Bro

August 11th, 2022

4:21

The boys discuss the legacy of General John F. Kelly

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652 - Live in Portland: Is America Burger? feat. Bill Oakley (8/8/22)

August 9th, 2022

1:59:59

Live from the Aladdin Theater in beautiful Portland, Oregon! Chapo is joined by our Women’s Auxiliary Unit of Kath Krueger & Amber Rollo and …

Abortion Fundraiser THIS Thurs NYC (Amber's LAST Show)

August 8th, 2022

2:04

If you are in NYC this Thursday, 8/11/22, come thru to Littlefield in Gowanus for a night of comedy, games and the LAST EVER live appearance of Amber Frost in a public show. Amber, the Pod About List boys and DM Patches …

651 Teaser - Demon Killing Sword

August 4th, 2022

3:21

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Matt discusses the history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, a rebel state that existed in China from 1851-1864. The rebellion was …

650 - Hammer Time feat. Brace Belden (8/1/22)

August 2nd, 2022

1:07:29

We’re joined by special investigator Brace Belden to look into the increasingly bizarre saga of the Black Hammer group, which recently made news as …

649 Teaser - Joe Biden Monster Factory

July 29th, 2022

4:52

We take a look at Joe’s chances in 2024 and conclude that to win he MUST get a BBL.

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648 - No More Targets feat. Brendan James & Noah Kulwin (7/25/22)

July 26th, 2022

1:34:39

It's Blowback Season 3 Day! The boys are joined by Traitor Brendan James the occluded producer and his comprador running dog Noah Kulwin to talk …

646 - LIV Strong feat. PFT Commenter (7/18/22)

July 19th, 2022

1:10:40

@PFTCommenter joins us for a tour around the wide world of sports! We talk the new Saudi golf tour LIV, Cletus the NFL transformer, gambling tips, …

644 - Hunter Gatherer (7/11/22)

July 12th, 2022

1:11:17

The boys mourn the loss of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and reflect on his life and career and speculate as to why someone smoked his ass with a …

643 Teaser - Bye Bye Boris

July 8th, 2022

3:35

We bid farewell to Boris Johnson.

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642 - The Dinner Party (7/5/22)

July 6th, 2022

1:05:38

We hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend. After last week’s coverage of the politics of the Roe reversal, we now move on to taking a look at the …

641 Teaser - Say No Together

July 1st, 2022

3:42

The isolation of delivery ads and the power of saying no together.

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640 - Roe Wasn’t Burnt in a Day (6/28/22)

June 28th, 2022

1:17:53

The crew discusses the massive news of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe. We talk about the overt evils and incompetent failures that got us to this point, the immediate reactions from various parties, and …

639 Teaser - “K” is for Kounterintelligence

June 24th, 2022

3:31

James Jesus Angleton goes krazy hunting Soviet moles in the CIA. Part of our interview with journalist Jefferson Morley on the CIA's role in …

638 - Real Matt & Felix Hours (6/21/22)

June 22nd, 2022

58:20

With Will stuck in the Schengen Zone, Matt & Felix hold down the fort discussing Rod Dreher’s similar visa predicament, as well as elections in …

UNLOCKED 637 - De-evolution is Real feat. Jerry Casale (6/16/22)

June 17th, 2022

58:26

Will and Chris talk to DEVO’s Jerry Casale about all things de-evolution, including state violence, punk rock, media, advertising, record industry …

636 - Fox News feat. Stavros Halkias (6/13/22)

June 14th, 2022

1:22:16

Stavvy stops by to discuss his new YouTube stand-up special and, of course, help answer advice questions submitted to other publications. This …

635 Teaser - Bad Urban Vibes

June 10th, 2022

5:32

Chesa Boudin recall, crime & homelessness vs. “bad vibes” of urban liberals.

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634 - Feelin’ Feinstein! (6/6/22)

June 7th, 2022

1:04:31

Between a piece on “the left’s” positions on Ukraine, the NYT’s coverage of the death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, and Rebecca Traister’s new profile of Dianne Feinstein, the theme of today’s episode is …

633 Teaser - Cruise Control

June 3rd, 2022

5:02

Matt describes how we can see America’s destiny in Tom Cruise’s career.

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632 - They Droop Horses, Don’t They? (5/31/22)

June 1st, 2022

1:09:44

We do a public company audit over our failure to obtain PPP loans for our podcast business like our more industrious competitors. Then, a few current events including Trump at the NRA convention, Swedish hospitality …

631 Teaser - World’s Deadliest Police Crashes

May 27th, 2022

3:10

Reality TV, bad cops, and celebrity trial smoke & mirrors with Molly Lambert.

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Bonus: Dream of Californilection feat. Josh Androsky

May 26th, 2022

1:12:10

Normal! Natural! Healthy! Sane! It’s an episode on the California primaries! Friend of the show Josh Androsky stops by to give you everything you need to know to vote responsibly in the upcoming elections in California. …

630 - Full Stomach, Heavy Heart, Will Lose (5/23/22)

May 24th, 2022

1:14:42

Helllllloooo babies! Just as we anticipated, Eric Adams explores a run for president in 2024, so we look at the possibility of New York’s mayor …

629 Teaser - They’re Dabbing On Us

May 20th, 2022

5:41

Tim Heidecker and the boys talk W’s Iraq “slip” and Felix creates the Dark Ellen movement.

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628 - Real Detective feat. Nick Bryant (5/16/22)

May 17th, 2022

1:06:31

In a more serious episode, we talk to author and journalist Nick Bryant about his 2009 book “The Franklin Scandal: A Story of Powerbrokers, Child Abuse & Betrayal.” We’ve mentioned the Franklin Credit Union scandal …

627 Teaser - Return to Pandora

May 13th, 2022

6:59

Cameron & Musk as the angel and devil of modern man.

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626 - Simian Slurp feat. Ben McKenzie (5/9/22)

May 10th, 2022

58:08

Author, anti-crypto advocate (and yes, film & TV star) Ben McKenzie stops by to talk Cryptocurrency. We discuss the lies & fraud at the center of Crypto, the use of celebs to boost the scheme, and his …

625 Teaser - Nothing is Too Far

May 6th, 2022

6:53

We discuss the ramifications of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

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624 - Valhalla Whining (5/2/22)

May 3rd, 2022

1:11:01

Fighting suppression from Joe Brandon’s Ministry of Truth, the boys go berserker to bravely take on the dual enemies of Dark MAGA and reactionary article-slingers who dare ask, “are all films actually fash?”

623 Teaser - After the Meta-Revolution

April 29th, 2022

3:58

The boys discuss what the new alt-right is REALLY looking for.
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622 - Hip Priest feat. Pod About List (4/25/22)

April 26th, 2022

1:07:00

He is not appreciated... the boys are joined by Pod About List to talk Father Stu, the new movie from Hollywood Catholic powerhouses Mark Wahlberg, …

620 - Beltway Phoenix at the Midterms of Madness feat. Dave Weigel (4/18/22)

April 19th, 2022

1:30:44

We just noticed it happens to be a midterms year, so your favorite presidential podcasting duo of Chris and Matt have teamed back up to relaunch our beltway insider series. We’re joined by campaign reporter …

619 Teaser - Bring Back Fools

April 15th, 2022

4:59

While reading about a focus group of conservative voters, the boys decide America might be better off if we bring back town dunces and fools.

618 - Z Whispers (4/11/22)

April 12th, 2022

1:16:55

We’re getting absolutely zooted on microplastics for today’s ep, then looking at Bill Clinton’s “if I didn’t do it” article in the Atlantic on his …

UNLOCKED: Will interviews Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls

April 10th, 2022

19:00

Will talks to president of the Amazon Labor Union Chris Smalls about the successful effort to unionize the JFK8 Amazon fulfillment center on Staten …

617 Teaser - Chris Smalls on Unionizing Amazon

April 8th, 2022

4:49

Part of Will's interview with Chris Smalls, president of the new Amazon Labor Union.

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616 - Living Vampires (4/4/22)

April 5th, 2022

1:11:47

The boys discuss outgoing press secretary Jen Psaki and her history with Amazon’s anti-union consulting company, some former Obama guys and their …

614b - Best of Texas Live: The Secret Uncles feat. Pendejo Time (3/28/22)

March 29th, 2022

58:19

Live from Houston, we’re joined by Jake and Thomas from the Pendejo Time podcast for another movie pitch. This time we’re attempting to break into the evangelical Christian film market (think God’s Not Dead and The …

614a - Best of Texas Live: Poppy, Part 3 (3/28/22)

March 29th, 2022

51:19

Live from Dallas and Houston, we finally deliver the third part of our investigation into the life and times of President George H.W. Bush. This …

Bonus: Teamsters Deliver the Goods 3

March 26th, 2022

24:38

Amber catches up with teamster Matt Maini. They discuss Teamsters for a Democratic Union’s (TDU) victory in the recent Teamsters leadership election, and what their win means for the direction of the 1.4 million member …

612 - Half Baked (3/21/22)

March 22nd, 2022

1:03:16

We continue to look at the domestic media response to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. This time, we’re talking about “the left” and how some of their “half-baked” ideas about foreign conflict lack serious …

610 - Live at SXSW: Pod Tank (3/15/22)

March 15th, 2022

1:07:38

Our live show from the South by Southwest festival in Austin, TX.

608 - The World’s Mack (3/7/22)

March 8th, 2022

1:10:22

We’re back from the first leg of our tour of the South and here to look at the responses to war in Ukraine brewing in the foreign policy op-ed world. …

606 - Eldenphant Ring (2/28/22)

March 1st, 2022

1:05:52

We begin and end this episode with more discussion on Ukraine, what we got wrong, where it goes from here, and the media response to it. But in the …

604 - The Quiz That Makes You Old feat. Srećko Horvat (2/21/22)

February 22nd, 2022

58:27

The boys take a quiz that makes you old. Then, Will talks to Croatian philosopher Srećko Horvat about the upcoming Belmarsh Tribunal, an attempt to …

603 Teaser - The Fed Dopeness Arbiter

February 18th, 2022

5:55

The boys and Mike Isaac discuss tech trends of the near-future.

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602 - Crypto Bowl (2/14/22)

February 15th, 2022

1:08:42

We take our semi-annual look at the Super Bowl through commercials and what they predict about our future. Then it’s back to Joe Brandon as we discuss former Obama aid David Axelrod’s advice to POTUS on how to navigate …

This is Sus: Homeland feat. Hasan Piker

February 11th, 2022

1:15:18

Welcome to our new Patreon mini-series "This Is Sus". As with all these miniseries, the first episode will be free to all listeners, the following …

600 - We Fight for China (2/7/22)

February 8th, 2022

1:10:13

We ring in our 600th episode by taking our movie reviews international. We watched Wolf Warrior (2015) and Wolf Warrior II (2017), two entries in the …

599 Teaser - Reed Smoot & The Mormon Universe

February 4th, 2022

5:19

From part 2 of Matt's history of Mormons.

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598 - More Pods About Streaming and Books feat. Steven Donziger (1/31/22)

February 1st, 2022

1:11:19

The boys look at the phenomenon of literary Felixes, plus discuss a few current censorship debates. Plus, we’re joined once again by lawyer Steven Donziger, who is now back under house arrest after the Department of …

596 - Take this job…and Love It! (1/24/22)

January 25th, 2022

1:05:56

Our roundtable of experts debate the possibility of intervention in the Russia/Ukraine tensions and come to the conclusion a global nuclear exchange …

594 - Adult Roller Coaster (1/17/22)

January 18th, 2022

1:16:32

So I (Chris) take one week off producing for a little vacation and somehow the boys manage to accidentally record all three of themselves into just one mic track for this ep? Idk I literally can’t leave these jokers …

592 - The Beard (1/10/22)

January 11th, 2022

1:08:13

The western media conceals the truth of the Newsome Regime…drinking piss and cum to cure covid…Obama razes parks to build library…and two dipshits try to out-yokel each other in Ohio.

Tickets for our Southern tour are on …

591 - Rise of the Unblooded TEASER: Grittys of the Cheshire Woods

January 7th, 2022

4:30

Preview of our new D&D fantasy adventure series.

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590 - ThankMedical feat. Andrew Hudson (1/3/22)

January 4th, 2022

1:08:08

We’re joined by friend of the show, Episode 1’s own Andrew Hudson, to discuss his experiences as an ICU nurse throughout the COVID pandemic, and why he decided to quit. We also discuss Rod Dreher’s investigation into …

BONUS: Amber Interviews Paul Prescod, Candidate for PA Senate

December 31st, 2021

31:17

Amber talks to Paul Prescod, who is running for Pennsylvania State Senate in the 8th district. They discuss campaigning for labor support, working …

589 - Rise of the Unblooded TEASER: Harpy Raid on Schmitty's

December 31st, 2021

6:44

Preview of our new D&D fantasy adventure series.

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588 - Kill Bill feat. Stavros Halkias (12/28/21)

December 29th, 2021

1:11:17

Stav’s back for an end-of-the-year round of relationship advice. We analyze Madison Cawthorn’s failed relationship, answer Dear Prudie questions, and …

UNLOCKED: 483 - Chapo Trap House presents: Try Hard (12/25/20)

December 25th, 2021

59:25

No new Christmas special this year, but unlocking last year's special as a little gift to those who never heard it and get all our Xmas shows on the free feed.

Merry Gamesmas, our gift to you:

“Chapo Trap House presents: …

586 - Christmas in Heaven feat. Danny Bessner (12/20/21)

December 21st, 2021

1:18:54

Time was, a Will-less episode meant a cavalcade of kids-running-the-candy-store bullshit. But, we think we’ve cracked the code to a reasonably …

584 - Let’s Fuck Brandon (12/14/21)

December 14th, 2021

1:17:20

Having left their bubble of east coast elites, the boys are finally ready to accept (and accept responsibility for) the Let’s Go Brandon movement. They also revise the American Conservative’s revision of W.E.B. Du Bois’ …

Bonus: G Max Update feat. TrueAnon

December 7th, 2021

44:27

Brace and Liz from TrueAnon join us to share some updates from their coverage of the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. We discuss the strategies of the prosecution and defense, new revelations & evidence revealed in the …

582 - Heaven: Out of Order feat. Slavoj Žižek (12/6/21)

December 7th, 2021

1:31:28

Friend of the show Slavoj Žižek stops by to discuss new political implications of the pandemic, advocate for conservative communism, praise Matt’s …

580 - The Prisoner (11/29/21)

November 30th, 2021

1:14:10

Felix explains Twitter Spaces and his theory of the Swag Samsara. Then Will leads us through two pieces covering the Epstein case, one detailing the jury selection of Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial and one attempting to …

Will Interviews Hugo Soto-Martinez, Candidate for L.A. City Council

November 26th, 2021

31:24

Will talks to Hugo Soto-Martinez, who is running for City Council in LA’s 13th district. They discuss Hugo’s personal history, housing justice, and …

578 - Assassination Day feat. Oliver Stone & Aaron Good (11/22/21)

November 23rd, 2021

1:26:00

On this, the 58th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination, we’re joined by Academy Award-winning director Oliver Stone to discuss his new documentary “JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass”. We then discuss the …

577 Teaser - QE Faze II

November 19th, 2021

5:01

The Queen enters a new phase.

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576 - The Wonder Twins (11/15/21)

November 16th, 2021

1:23:01

We look at the twin avatars for the future of the Democratic party: Mayor Secretary Pete, through his new documentary “Mayor Pete,” and Kamala Harris, through a new CNN article about how everyone is being very mean and …

575 Teaser - Felix's Eternals Review

November 12th, 2021

3:24

Felix reviews Marvel's the Eternals.

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574 - Bovine University (11/8/21)

November 9th, 2021

1:06:19

We spend the top half of the show talking about new satanic panics and everyone in this country suffering from self-inflicted Havana Syndrome. Then some lighter stuff, like Joe Biden shidding and farding on European …

Hinge Points Episode 1: Social Democratic Party Poopers

November 5th, 2021

52:45

Welcome to our new mini-series Hinge Points, a tour of historical “what-ifs.” We’re publishing the first episode free to all. Subsequent episodes will post on Fridays exclusively to subscribers on …

573 Teaser - Behold the Cube

November 5th, 2021

4:43

We discuss cube obsession among silicon valley and finance bros.

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572 - The McGloughstein Group feat. Daniel Bessner (11/1/21)

November 2nd, 2021

1:17:06

We’re joined by Daniel Bessner, co-host of the American Prestige podcast, for a remarkably focused and thoughtful Will-less episode. We discuss …

570 - Deere John Letter feat. Jonah Furman (10/25/21)

October 26th, 2021

1:08:45

We’re joined by Labor Notes’ Jonah Furman to discuss the ongoing strike of over 10,000 John Deere workers. We discuss the effects of a tight labor market on labor power, what’s at stake in the strike, and how the …

568 - Root Cause (10/18/21)

October 19th, 2021

1:08:38

We send off Colin Powell with a somber remembrance of the man’s career as a Soldier and Statesman. Then we cover cops making weepy videos about …

Bonus: Teamsters Deliver The Goods 2

October 15th, 2021

47:47

Amber welcomes back Rhode Island teamster Matt Maini for some union talk. They discuss union internal politics, rank and file leadership, the value …

566 - Dopeness Report (10/12/21)

October 12th, 2021

1:30:51

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564 - On Sinema, At The Sinema feat. Kristinn Hrafnsson (10/4/21)

October 5th, 2021

1:29:29

Movies are Back! And we start with a brief discussion of Venom 2: Return of Goop. Then, Felix is joined by WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Kristinn Hrafnsson to discuss a new report from Yahoo News that details the CIA’s …

UNLOCKED: 549 - Naval Chapo Investigative Service (8/12/21)

October 1st, 2021

1:31:41

We liked this one from last month a lot, so we're unlocking it today. Subscribe today for access to all premium episodes!

BONUS: Steven Donziger to be Sentenced

September 30th, 2021

26:46

Attorney Steven Donziger faces sentencing for his criminal contempt charge. Will and Steven discuss updates on his case, the UN’s ruling his house …

562 - Goodbye Horses (9/28/21)

September 28th, 2021

1:06:35

We’re back to a normal-style ep after a week of interviews. We’re taking a look at the fast-tracked aid package to intelligence agents suffering unreality issues, the Biden administration addressing just the optics at …

561 Teaser - Blago Hates Liars

September 24th, 2021

3:59

Felix talks to former governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich.

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Bonus: Interview with India Walton, Candidate for Mayor of Buffalo

September 22nd, 2021

43:29

Will talks to India Walton, the socialist candidate who won the Democratic primary for Mayor of Buffalo in June. They discuss the ongoing opposition to her campaign from the establishment incumbent she defeated in the …

560 - Future Histories feat. Kim Stanley Robinson (9/20/21)

September 21st, 2021

59:16

Will and Matt talk to Kim Stanley Robinson, author of the Mars Trilogy, 2312 and last year’s Ministry for the Future. They discuss reckoning with climate change, science fiction literature as an attempt to conceive of …

558 - 9/11 Era, Pt. 1: The Pussification of the Western Male (9/14/21)

September 14th, 2021

1:08:08

We celebrate 20 years of 9/11 by taking a 2-part look at the political and cultural insanity of the era immediately following the attacks. Today, we …

556 - Sperm Jack City feat. Dan Boeckner (9/6/21)

September 7th, 2021

1:02:47

Canada Correspondent Dan Boeckner stops by to update us on the impending Canadian federal elections. We break down the parties and their platforms, from the Victims of Communism-respecters, to the Semen Retentionists. …

554 - Junkyard of Empires (8/31/21)

September 1st, 2021

1:06:06

Once more into the breach of Afghanistan takes: the media now turns to our precious abandoned military ordnance to hand-wring over, and Britain …

552 - The Nephew Gap (8/23/21)

August 24th, 2021

1:07:39

We start off discussing Jeopardy!, Tesla Bots, and how all these conservative radio hosts keep dying of COVID. Then we talk about Tony Blair crying about Afghanistan and step inside Tom Friedman’s mind palace to explore …

550 - Sweet L of Liberty (8/16/21)

August 17th, 2021

1:23:56

We look at the brutal, stupid, and embarrassing end of our brutal, stupid, and embarrassing twenty year occupation of Afghanistan.

548 - Just Kids from New York (8/9/21)

August 10th, 2021

1:28:52

We review Obama’s 60th Birthday Bash on Martha’s Vineyard, which we were all of course invited to. Then, we take a look at the ongoing “Havana Syndrome” phenomenon, in which U.S. intelligence operatives continue to …

546 - MyPillow Guy, MyPillow Guy and Me (8/2/21)

August 3rd, 2021

1:18:32

We start today looking at Democrats’ feckless failure to extend the eviction moratorium. That being a fairly dismal topic, we try to lighten things …

544 - Hit Me With Your Best Shot (7/26/21)

July 27th, 2021

1:14:06

We take a look at the 2007 Antoine Fuqua/Mark Wahlberg film “Shooter,” a fascinating relic of the 2nd G.W. administration that asks the question “what if a hardass marine sniper operator type fuckin merked Dick Cheney?” …

American Prestige: E1 - Ghosting Afghanistan w/ Stephen Wertheim

July 20th, 2021

1:13:02

This is the first episode of Chapo all-stars Derek Davison & Daniel Bessner’s new foreign policy podcast “American Prestige”. To get more, go …

542 - The Oopsie Report feat. Derek Davison & Daniel Bessner (7/19/21)

July 20th, 2021

1:21:29

We’re joined by Chapo foreign policy desk Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner to check in with America’s various “oopsies”, “uh-ohs” and “oh …

541 Teaser - Bolsonaro Sick

July 16th, 2021

3:59

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540 - It’s Coming Rome feat. Patrick Wyman (7/12/21)

July 13th, 2021

1:21:32

We’re joined by Tides of History’s Patrick Wyman today to take a historical look on things, starting with a brief discussion of the assassination of …

538 - 100% Gordon (7/5/21)

July 6th, 2021

1:16:58

What’s one band you’re ALWAYS thinking about? We start asking some universal questions. Then, we take a pair of articles that again push the idea of Biden as a transformational progressive president and ask who are they …

Hell of Presidents: Episode 1 - Founding Daddies

July 2nd, 2021

1:19:19

Constitution - Washington

Get in the Presidency, George.

Episode 2 is up now on Stitcher Premium, with new episodes out on Fridays.

To sign up and to get a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com/hell on …

536 - In The Bunker (6/28/21)

June 29th, 2021

1:41:39

It’s a jumbo sized Chapo today, starting with a return of our smash hit segment “Animal Facts” to start off with 20 min of levity and speculation on …

534 - Cranks For Thee (6/22/21)

June 22nd, 2021

1:26:38

NYC mayoral elections are tomorrow so we give our final review of the candidates - not great! Then we check in with a Chapo favorite we’ve not discussed in quite a bit but are happy to return to, offering a tentative …

Coming Soon: Hell of Presidents with Matt Christman and Chris Wade

June 18th, 2021

3:30

Who were the U.S. Presidents? What did they do? How did they do it? Why should you care? Chapo Trap House's Matt Christman and Chris Wade will …

532 - The Power of the Dog (6/15/21)

June 15th, 2021

1:39:56

Another triple reading series ep, we’re spoiling you listeners. We start off with a profile of Data For Progress’s new found clout with Dems in the drivers’ seat, but who’s data? And what progress? Then it’s on to the …

530 - Auspicious Dragons (6/7/21)

June 8th, 2021

1:01:14

A loose and chill hang out ep as we come to you from Atlantic City after our successful appearance at the FRQNCY1 festival. We pitch some of our …

528 - Pacific Nights (5/31/21)

June 1st, 2021

1:21:25

The boys spend their last night in LA sitting around the fire pit, gazing at the Pacific Ocean, talking about animals and riffing about the dang …

526 - Free Parking feat. TrueAnon (5/25/21)

May 25th, 2021

1:29:03

We’re joined by TrueAnon for a round table on Israel through two in-depth reading series. Can Americans have opinions on Israel and Palestine, despite it being outside our lived experiences? Is middle eastern peace …

BONUS: Focus on Palestine feat. Mohammad Alsaafin

May 20th, 2021

1:40:48

Felix is joined by journalist for AJ+ Mohammad Alsaafin for a wide ranging discussion on Palestinian resistance and the future of Zionism and the Palestinian cause.

Sorry for the slightly abrupt outro, we lost the last …

524 - Kush Aliens are Invading Earth (5/17/21)

May 18th, 2021

1:14:23

We congratulate Felix on defeating the scary monsters of Dark Souls during his successful fundraiser stream over the weekend, and also note the tiny …

BONUS: Steven Donziger’s Case Goes To Trial

May 14th, 2021

21:24

Will catches up with lawyer Steven Donziger as the Chevron-backed case against him finally goes to trial.

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522 - American Junkie (5/11/21)

May 11th, 2021

1:15:37

Topics for today include: Bustin’; The Junkie Horse; Elon SNL; Keir Starmer: Born To Lose; Ongoing Israeli assault on Palestinians (we will have a …

521 Teaser - Steven CIAgal

May 7th, 2021

5:55

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520 - We Went To A Zoo feat. Zack Kopplin (5/3/21)

May 4th, 2021

1:22:52

Will and Felix report from their trip to the zoo. We review the woke CIA ad, and then discuss restaurants finding themselves hurting for employees when their lazy, entitled potential workers aren’t “economically …

518 - Gangs of Los Angeles feat. Cerise Castle (4/26/21)

April 27th, 2021

1:37:41

Grab your tickets to our live appearance at the FRQNCY1 streaming festival this June 5th here: https://frqncy.live/frqncy1

The first part of this show we have an interview with journalist Cerise Castle covering a fairly …

Blowback Season 2 Episode 1 - "The Jupiter Menace"

April 20th, 2021

46:39

Check out the first episode of Season 2 of Blowback.

The new season of Blowback is on Stitcher Premium, and you can get a month free if you go to stitcher.com/premium, select a monthly plan and use the promo code: …

516 - Time Cuba feat. Brendan James & Noah Kulwin (4/20/21)

April 20th, 2021

1:49:03

Get tickets to FRQNCY1 Festival here: https://frqncy.live/frqncy1
Some more info about the festival and how it works here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/50090694

Brendan and Noah return to the show to discuss BLOWBACK, …

514 - Cocaine Nights feat. Adam McKay (4/13/21)

April 13th, 2021

59:38

Adam McKay stops by the pod to hear Felix’s pitch for a political rom-com, talk presidential animals, and discuss his new podcast Death at the Wing. …

BONUS: Will Talks Idaho Medicaid Expansion Documentary feat. Jim & Laura Kamoosi

April 8th, 2021

35:02

Will discusses a new documentary on the shockingly successful grassroots effort to expand Medicaid through ballot initiative in Idaho with our …

512 - Through The Dark Gaet feat. Ken Klippenstein (4/5/21)

April 6th, 2021

1:01:42

We spend the first half of the episode peeling back the many, many weird & gross layers of the whole Matt Gaetz saga. Then, we’re joined by …

BONUS: Will Discusses Biden’s Immigration Plan with Karina Moreno

March 31st, 2021

50:25

Karina read all 353 pages of Biden’s proposed Immigration bill and joins Will to break down the good, the bad, and the same as it ever was in it.

510 - Stuck in the Middle With You (3/29/21)

March 30th, 2021

1:13:49

We discuss why everyone loves the big boat whomst stuck in canal, then talk about Joe Biden’s big press conference last week, as well as Biden firing of all his staffers dumb enough to report weed use on their …

508 - Questions for Boys feat. Katherine Krueger (3/23/21)

March 23rd, 2021

1:24:20

It’s the Spring sex & relationships issue of Chapo! We’re joined by our Women’s correspondent Katherine Krueger who takes the popular TikTok …

506 - John Smick (3/15/21)

March 16th, 2021

1:20:31

We take a look at Stars And Strife, a new Starz documentary by David Smick (“macroeconomic advisor to a select group of prominent global investment …

Time For My Stories - Gossip Girl

March 10th, 2021

49:24

This is a bonus episode of my series with Matt, Time For My Stories. I improperly mixed the audio at the beginning so you can't hear the promo code …

504 - Me Me Madness (3/8/21)

March 9th, 2021

1:16:29

For #InternationalWomensDay we review a film by Hollywood’s newest female auteur, who just happens to be the wife of former Treasury …

Unlocked: Will Talks to Steven Donziger About Taking on Chevron

March 8th, 2021

33:21

From episode 503, Will catches up with Steven Donziger, the human rights attorney who has been under house arrest for over 500 days as a result of …

Bonus: PMC Shopping feat. Catherine Liu

March 3rd, 2021

1:06:52

Amber and Will are joined by author Catherine Liu to discuss her new book Virtue Hoarders: The Case Against the Professional Managerial Class. Amber takes us through her shopping guide of “PMC products” and we see what …

502 - Units of One feat. Adam Curtis (3/1/21)

March 2nd, 2021

1:07:42

Chapo UK correspondent Adam Curtis returns to discuss the limits of individualism, goodies and baddies, conspiracies, manipulation, and dancing, all …

500 - The Friends We Made Along The Way (2/22/21)

February 23rd, 2021

1:27:08

Ayyyyyy look at us. Against all odds, personal, political, technological, logistical, uhhh, hygenic-al, we made it to 500 dang episodes. We’re taking …

498 - Child FACTS Credit feat. The Bruenigs (2/15/21)

February 16th, 2021

1:15:43

Matt and Liz Bruenig stop by to talk KIDS. First, Matt walks us through what’s going on with the stimulus package, AEI’s insistence that mothers must …

496 - Wassup (2/8/21)

February 9th, 2021

58:35

A sampler platter of an ep as we talk about the Super Bowl, China’s “totalitarian” COVID response, the proudboy to Fed pipeline, and Nevada’s new proposal to allow blockchain companies to form municipal governments. …

494 - The Lincoln Grooming Project feat. Seeking Derangements & Mike Recine (2/1/21)

February 2nd, 2021

1:24:47

Ben and Palma from Seeking Derangements stop by to discuss online harassment from Lincoln Project member John Weaver, Marjorie Taylor Green and the …

492 - Marshmallow Fluff (1/25/21)

January 26th, 2021

1:19:14

A classic lo-fi no Will episode to relax/study to. We try to put some odds on various possible events of the Biden administration occurring, but mostly end up talking about casinos and marshmallow fluff and shit.

BONUS: Will Goes to the Mayor feat. David Osit

January 20th, 2021

44:10

Will talks to David Osit, director of the acclaimed new documentary "Mayor,” a film about Musa Hadid, the charismatic mayor of Ramallah and the farcical Ianucci-like conditions that face municipal government under …

490 - Meet Me in NEOM feat. Séamus Malekafzali (1/18/21)

January 19th, 2021

1:31:50

We discuss new developments around Saudi Arabia’s increasingly bizarre utopian megacity NEOM with writer Séamus Malekafzali. We then preview this week’s Biden inaugural ceremony, talk dem messaging around checks and …

488 - PermabannedPresident45 (1/11/21)

January 12th, 2021

1:10:25

A wake for @realDonaldTrump, one of the greatest posters of all time. Also, more fallout from the Capitol Hill riot, social media crack downs, pit …

486 - Eel Dealings (1/4/21)

January 5th, 2021

1:07:06

We ring in the New Years with Trump’s second perfect phone call, Andrew Cuomo as Liberal Trump, Pelosi’s re-election, and end with some discourse on The Discourse.

Plug for Labor Campaign for Single Payer

December 29th, 2020

2:00

Amber here with a quick plug for Labor Campaign for Single Payer, an organization of unions who are bringing more unions into the fight to win Medicare for All.

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484 - Girls on Film (12/28/20)

December 29th, 2020

1:31:25

We rub the magic wish dildo and review “Wonder Woman 1984”.

482 - War is Over, Troops are Staying (12/21/20)

December 22nd, 2020

1:22:11

We all take our vaccine suppositories, discuss the stimulus, and talk Obama’s year-end TV list. But, most importantly, the Reading Series is back! We …

480 - Dr. Jill, Medicine Woman (12/14/20)

December 15th, 2020

1:06:30

So, we’re talking about Joe Biden yelling at civil rights leaders, and the whole thing about Dr. Jill Biden’s title, and also the Jimmy Dore/AOC …

478 - World Tree Center (12/8/20)

December 8th, 2020

1:36:54

After last week’s Cameron discussion we decided it was finally time to induct this film into the official Chapo Canon: it’s been a long time coming but here’s the AVATAR episode. Join us as we examine the most …

476 - Office of Mario and Brothers (11/30/20)

December 1st, 2020

58:51

We propose a revolutionary slate of Mario Kart reforms and innovations to potential future director of the Office of Budget and Management, Neera …

474 - Obama Admin Speedrun feat. Osita Nwanevu (11/23/20)

November 24th, 2020

1:04:42

We’re joined by The New Republic’s Osita Nwanevu for a look into Obama’s legacy, his lasting grip on Democratic politics and culture, and how Biden’s …

471 - Poppy, Part 1 (11/12/20)

November 22nd, 2020

1:38:05

For the 57th anniversary of the JFK assassination, we're unlocking the first installment of our George H.W. Bush series.

The first part of our in-depth look into the life and career of George H.W. Bush. Covering the many …

472 - Guess I’ll Just Kill Myself feat. David Roth (11/16/20)

November 17th, 2020

1:13:24

Fan favorite David Roth is back to talk Trump’s sad boi coup plotting, Democrats’ fragile new coalition, and Michael Bay movies.

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470 - Mothership Connection feat. Derek Davison & Daniel Bessner (11/9/20)

November 10th, 2020

1:23:37

We’re joined by the Chapo Foreign Affairs desk of Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner to discuss what might change and what might continue in a foreign …

UNLOCKED: 465 - Sorkinverse: Rise of the 7 feat. Dave Anthony and Josh Olson (10/23/20)

October 30th, 2020

1:31:16

We’re joined by Dave Anthony and Josh Olson of The West Wing Thing podcast to discuss Aarons Sorkin’s latest attempt to recontextualize American …

466 - Beltway Garage: Endgame (10/27/20)

October 28th, 2020

1:29:28

We take the 2020 election cycle in for one final tune-up at the Beltway Garage. Featuring Virgil and Matt’s official final predictions for Presidential and Senate races, plus predictions of how an indecisive election …

Bonus: Will interviews Ollie Vargas about Bolivia

October 20th, 2020

44:44

Will talks to journalist Ollie Vargas about the victory for MAS in Bolivia, how it came about, and what it means for the future of the country.

Follow …

464 - Live MAS (10/19/20)

October 20th, 2020

1:05:41

To start off, you know we gotta talk some Toob’. Then it’s on to the resounding victory of Evo Morales and Luis Arce’s MAS party in the do-over …

462 - Feelin’ Like Chera feat. Tim Robbins (10/12/20)

October 13th, 2020

1:19:14

Will, Matt and Felix absolutely refuse to go out like Stan Chera. We discuss Trump’s ongoing battle against COVID and a bizarrely chaste sext scandal …

461 Teaser - Q v. Mob

October 9th, 2020

4:22

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458 - Too Fail To Fail (9/28/20)

September 29th, 2020

1:02:49

We talk Trump’s tax returns and Felix reveals the nature of Chapo corporate structure. We also do some debate preview and discuss Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Not a lot of good news in this one, but join us …

456 - Beltway Garage: Avengeance Protocol feat. Don Hughes (9/22/20)

September 22nd, 2020

1:09:43

We’re back gettin’ hot ‘n greasy in the Beltway Garage, gauging the pressure on SCOTUS appointments, kicking the remarkably stable tires on the presidential race, and selling you a slew of useless upgrades on this …

454 - November Rain (9/14/20)

September 15th, 2020

1:09:33

We discuss Biden’s attempt to court the youth vote by assembling the Adventures and fighting the Hungry Games, then read a truly demonic piece on …

BONUS: Will interviews Delaware Senate candidate Jessica Scarane

September 13th, 2020

36:35

Will talks to Jess Scarane, who is challenging incumbent Chris Coons for a U.S. Senate seat in Delaware. They discuss Delaware’s unique importance as a state, the limits of “compromise,” building power for progressive …

452 - Sucker-Bait feat. Derek Davison & Daniel Bessner (9/7/20)

September 8th, 2020

1:24:18

We’re joined by Foreign Exchanges’ Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner to discuss Trump’s troop-disrespecting, Austrian domination of the Balkans, who …

450 - In The Bubble feat. Patrick Redford (8/31/20)

September 1st, 2020

1:04:59

Defector’s Patrick Redford stops by to talk the (hopefully likely) fall of JKIII, NBA strikes, and whether robots go to hell.

Check out defector.com …

448 - Real Steel America (8/24/20)

August 25th, 2020

1:31:16

It's a classic Will-less episode that kind of goes all over the place as we review the speakers list for this week's RNC. We talk about like, cars …

446 - Reversal of Alan (8/17/20)

August 18th, 2020

1:02:58

We review the 1990 Barbet Schroeder film “Reversal of Fortune,” covering Alan Dershowitz’s representation of Danish vampire Claus von Bülow after he is accused of murdering his wife. Needless to say this depiction of …

444 - The Rats are Coming feat. Ike Barinholtz (8/10/20)

August 11th, 2020

1:18:41

Friend of the show Ike Barinholtz(MADtv, Eastbound & Down, Suicide Squad) joins us to talk cartoons, the Shapiros, a reading series from our …

UNLOCKED: 441 - Orange Julius or Hi-C and Turkey? feat. Adam McKay (7/30/20)

August 9th, 2020

59:50

Writer and director Adam McKay (Vice, The Big Short, every movie you quoted endlessly with your homies ~2004-2012) stops by to talk film, the giant …

UNLOCKED 439 - Maple Gladio feat. Dan Boeckner (7/23/20)

August 4th, 2020

1:06:59

Dan Boeckner of Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs, and Operators stops by to discuss some of the darker parts of Canadian history, including Mountie Gladio, …

442 - Battle Without Honor or Humanity feat. Derek Davison & Patrick Wyman (8/3/20)

August 4th, 2020

1:26:13

Will’s away, but we’re joined by fan-favorite Derek Davison and host of the Tides of History podcast Patrick Wyman to discuss shrimp supply chains, …

440 - Arm the Emus (7/27/20)

July 28th, 2020

1:15:40

We start off this week looking at the roll of bullying in Massachusetts politics & the inauspicious beginning of the MLB season. From there we …

438 - They Moved the Moon feat. Séamus Malekafzali (7/20/20)

July 21st, 2020

1:38:59

R.I.P. Michael Brooks.

Felix casts a protection spell on our sweet abuela Moon. Virgil breaks down Ilhan Omar’s “problem solving” primary challenger. …

Bonus: Nithya Raman’s Runoff Return

July 17th, 2020

36:37

Candidate for LA City Council Nithya Raman returns to the show to talk to Will about making the runoffs in her race, addressing LA’s homelessness in …

436 - Consider the Lobster feat. David Roth (7/13/20)

July 14th, 2020

1:14:27

David Roth’s back to help us continue examining the cursed aesthetics of Trump-world food, the ongoing COVID disaster, the eternal relevance of …

Bonus: This is Sus 11 – Queer Eye

July 9th, 2020

57:54

Ben and Palma of Seeking Derangements join Felix to examine several episodes of the hit Netflix reality makeover show “Queer Eye”

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434 - Project for a New American Lincoln (7/6/20)

July 7th, 2020

1:05:56

We take a look at The Lincoln Project, a new political ad PAC founded by never-Trumpers taking aim at Donald Trump by bringing their conservativism …

432 - Entourage Every Day feat. Adam Friedland (6/29/20)

June 30th, 2020

1:19:55

Adam stops by to lament the untimely end of HBO’s Entourage, and demand its return under a Biden administration. We also talk about the thing with the Russian bounties, Obama’s re-emergence from retirement and Kevin D. …

Bonus: My Podcast with Wally feat. Wallace Shawn

June 28th, 2020

48:22

Will discusses socialism, art, and the affects of their shared upbringing with playwright, actor and essayist Wallace Shawn.

Bonus: This is Sus 10 – Billions, ep. 1: “Piss Dads”

June 26th, 2020

53:49

Felix and Amber review the first episode of Showtime’s 2016 financial crime drama series “Billions”.

430 - Beltway Garage: Redemption (6/22/20)

June 22nd, 2020

1:04:56

Matt and the prodigal Virgil return to the Beltway Garage to take a look at the state of the presidential race, tomorrow’s primaries in New York and Kentucky, and the slew of Qanon supporters running for office in 2020.

Bonus: This is Sus 9 – Ray Donovan

June 16th, 2020

22:02

Felix reviews the first episode of Showtime’s long-running crime drama “Ray Donovan”

428 - No Crying in Raceball feat. Jen Pan (6/15/20)

June 16th, 2020

1:22:04

We’re joined inside our Cry Cube by the New Republic's Jen Pan to examine the current non-fiction best-seller, Robin DiAngelo’s “White Fragility.”

You can find Jen's review of White Fragility here:

426 - Musings (6/8/20)

June 9th, 2020

56:26

Chris picks Matt’s mind on a few topics from our rapidly evolving political moment, and some topics Matt’s brought up in his recent live streams.

424 - When Will They Shoot? (6/1/20)

June 2nd, 2020

1:09:29

We discuss the ongoing protests and subsequent police violence across America.

Directory of community bail funds:

UNLOCKED: 423 - Targets (5/28/20)

May 30th, 2020

1:01:48

Got a lot of requests to unlock this one, so here it is:

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We discuss the murder of George Floyd by MPD officer Derek Chauvin, and the subsequent …

Bonus: This is Sus 8 – Oz

May 29th, 2020

53:19

Felix and Matt discuss the groundbreaking HBO drama “Oz”

Bonus: The Jakarta Method feat. Vincent Bevins

May 27th, 2020

55:59

Will and Matt talk to journalist Vincent Bevins about his new book “The Jakarta Method,” detailing the U.S.’s involvement in the mass killings of …

422 - Can We Beat 9? (5/25/20)

May 26th, 2020

1:26:49

We take a look at the myriad goofs and spoofs Joe Biden produced on his Breakfast Club interview last Friday. We then consider the relative “manly” …

Bonus: This is Sus 7 – A Million Little Things, Part 2 feat. T & Jack Wagner

May 22nd, 2020

2:06:12

Felix is joined by Yeah, But Still's Jack Wagner and T from Champaign Sharks to discuss ABC's hit dramedy "A Million Little Things".

Yeah, But Still on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/yeahbutstill
or subscribe to their …

420 - White Lines feat. Stavros Halkias (5/18/20)

May 19th, 2020

1:26:14

Fan-favorite Stavvy Baby returns to answer pressing advice questions from (other people’s) mail bags. We then look at Nebraska senator Ben Sasse’s dismal commencement speech to divine the future of the Republican party.

Bonus: This is Sus 6 – Council of Dads, Part 2 feat. Lucy Biederman

May 15th, 2020

1:19:26

Felix and his sister Lucy continue their examination of NBC's dramatic television series Council of Dads.

Subscribe to Lucy's newsletter here:

418 - The Cool Zone feat. Steven Donziger (5/11/20)

May 12th, 2020

1:40:09

Will interviews Steven Donziger, a human rights attorney who has been under house arrest since August as a result of his work to prosecute oil giant …

Bonus: This is Sus 5 – This Is Us, Part 2

May 6th, 2020

33:21

Felix continues his reviews the of the hit 2016 NBC dramedy "This Is Us".

Bonus: The Greypill feat. @hayleyglyphs

May 6th, 2020

1:27:59

Will and Hayley discuss the pentagon's recently declassified UFO videos, the history of aliens in American culture, and what to do when you Want To …

416 - Operation: Guaido (5/4/20)

May 5th, 2020

1:28:29

We pledge eternal fealty to our beautiful "boaters." We also take a deep dive into an amazing bungle in the jungle, and examine Joe Biden's digital …

Bonus: This Is Sus 4 – The Slap

April 28th, 2020

1:02:28

Felix and Will review the 2015 NBC family drama miniseries event "The Slap."

414 - Noise Kills feat. Seeking Derangements (4/27/20)

April 28th, 2020

1:15:22

We're joined by Palma and Ben Mora of Seeking Derangements to read Letters to Cuomo, discuss NY State's cancellation of its Democratic primary, …

Bonus: This is Sus 3 – A Million Little Things feat. Jack Wagner

April 22nd, 2020

1:19:27

Felix and Yeah, But Still's Jack Wagner discuss ABC's hit dramedy "A Million Little Things".

Why not check out Yeah, But Still: https://soundcloud.com/yeahbutstill
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412 - Protests of the Dead (4/20/20)

April 20th, 2020

1:36:25

In a 4-quadrant Chapo, we make broad generalizations about various regions of America and their respective snack foods, make fun of a pundit's bizarre and inept behavior online, gawk at MAGA-realm apocalyptic stupidity, …

Bonus: Teamsters Delivers the Goods

April 15th, 2020

30:47

Amber is joined by Matt Maini, a teamster and UPS worker from Local 251 in Providence, RI to discuss the challenges workers in the Teamsters union face due to COVID-19, how the union is fighting UPS for increased …

Bonus: This is Sus 2 – Council of Dads feat. Lucy Biederman

April 14th, 2020

1:25:55

Felix and his sister Lucy report on NBC's new dramatic television series Council of Dads.

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410 - Memento Bernie (4/13/20)

April 14th, 2020

1:19:53

Bye bye, Bernie.
Links to things we mentioned in here:Jacobin's panel discussion "Bernie, South Carolina & Black Voters": 

409 Teaser - Proof 66

April 10th, 2020

2:31

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Bonus: We Are Sex Podcasters feat. Bryan Quinby

April 9th, 2020

1:39:20

Will and Bryan discuss Tipper Gore's 1987 screed against "porn rock" and various other moral affronts of the 1980s. We talk hair metal, politicized …

408 - Death is Not the End (4/7/20)

April 7th, 2020

1:15:45

The Dry Boys discuss the news of the day: Boris Johnson's hospitalization, that navy guy's firing, embracing the sweet death of coronavirus for the …

Bonus: This is Sus

April 4th, 2020

47:00

Felix reviews the first two episodes of the hit 2016 NBC dramedy "This Is Us".

Bonus: Pillow Talk feat. Tim Heidecker

April 1st, 2020

59:54

Friend of the show and America's #1 annual comedian Tim Heidecker stops by to talk Trump's various COVID-related bungles, and examine the life of Mike Lindell - The MyPillow Guy.

Check out Tim's new show Beef House on …

406 - The Hospital feat. John Pearson (3/30/20)

March 31st, 2020

1:13:38

We check in on how COVID-19 is affecting some important locations and people in the greater chapo-verse. Then we're joined by Oakland-area nurse John Pearson to discuss how the response to the COVID pandemic reflects …

404 - Mother Mother Please! (3/23/20)

March 24th, 2020

1:08:44

Alright so we're now all officially remote, so we're back to Chapo season 1 style recording. We try to game out how the various stakeholders in our …

Blowback: Iraqnophobia feat H. Jon Benjamin & James Adomian

March 17th, 2020

36:27

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In this primer …

402 - G.I. Joe Biden Goes to Baghdad feat. Brendan James and Noah Kulwin (3/16/20)

March 17th, 2020

1:10:53

We're joined by Outline editor Noah Kulwin and erstwhile Chapo producer Brendan James to discuss the debate between Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, …

BONUS - Beltway Garage: Reboot feat. Branko Marcetic (3/15/20)

March 15th, 2020

1:37:21

Defying quarantine Matt and Virgil go to back to work tuning up electoral politics. Can Bernie still win? Will we all die? Does Biden know how to …

400 - The Stand (3/9/20)

March 10th, 2020

1:16:14

This is a very complicated case, you know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's.

We're doing a show at Murmrr in Brooklyn this April 22nd, come thru: 

399 Teaser - B v. B

March 5th, 2020

4:59

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398 - Live from San Francisco: Mind Palace of Fine Arts feat. TrueAnon (3/2/20)

March 3rd, 2020

1:43:00

Our live show from the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, featuring Brace Belden and Liz Fanczak of the TrueAnon podcast.

396 - Live from San Diego: Masterclass Mode (2/24/20)

February 25th, 2020

1:54:00

Our live show from the Observatory North Park in San Diego.

We are doing live screening and talkback of Good Vibes at the Iowa State Fair this coming Monday, March 2nd at New Parkway theater in Oakland, CA. If you're in …

394 - Debbie Just Met My Dad (2/17/20)

February 17th, 2020

1:04:32

We tried to take a break from our intense election coverage eps and do a silly one, but we couldn't refrain from getting conspiratorial & angry …

392 - Live from New Hampshire: Full Rat Mode (2/10/20)

February 10th, 2020

1:48:48

Our live show from Derry, New Hampshire. Defeat the Rat, get this bread.

Shout out to Matt Kowalski (https://soundcloud.com/killer_kowalski) for the Low Hopes Remix and twitter user @FilbertNuts for the Rat Mode graphic.

UNLOCKED: 391 - Bernie Won (2/5/20)

February 5th, 2020

1:31:24

We celebrate Bernie's victory in the Iowa Caucus.

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390 - Live from Iowa City: Solidarity Forever (2/3/20)

February 4th, 2020

1:27:57

The first 45 minutes and last 45 minutes of our nearly 3 hour show in Iowa City  on Feb 1.  Between canvassing and caucusing didn't have much time to edit this one, so it's dangerously uncut. Also the poor hosts …

UNLOCKED: 389 - Game It Out (1/31/20)

February 2nd, 2020

57:42

We gaze in to the multiverse of electoral possibilities stemming from this inspiring, terrifying singular moment.

CANVASSERS PARTY @ Vaudeville Mews …

388 - A Perfectly Frumulent Episode (1/28/20)

January 28th, 2020

1:15:51

As we enter the home stretch before the first votes are cast, attacks are heating up against Sanders and his campaign. Are any of these lines of attack worth an ounce of attention? Listen to find out! (no)

Hey, why not …

Bonus: Will Interviews Nithya Raman

January 22nd, 2020

45:07

Will talks to candidate for Los Angeles City Council, District 4, Nithya Raman. The discuss LA's housing crisis, socially just solutions for …

386 - Brother Magic feat. Josh and Benny Safdie (1/20/20)

January 20th, 2020

1:01:46

We discuss various colorful local New York personalities with the Safdie Brothers (as well as their new film, Uncut Gems)

COME SEE US ON OUR TOUR OF …

384 - Beltway Garage: Warren Strikes Back (1/14/20)

January 14th, 2020

1:37:29

Matt and Virgil once again venture under the hood of politics, this time joined by TV’s Will Menaker. The gang talks Matt and Virgil’s surreal …

382 - Falcon Seeks Falconer feat. Briahna Joy Gray (1/6/20)

January 7th, 2020

1:41:06

We vent about Iran, the catastrophic implication of the Trump administration's actions, and the effects on the world in general and US politics …

Bonus: So, I Just Watched 300... feat. Derek Davison

January 6th, 2020

52:59

Felix and Derek discuss the Trump administration's assassination of Qasem Soleimani and what it means for the future of the region and US foreign …

380 - Our Dumb Decade (12/30/19)

December 31st, 2019

2:39:32

We recap and review the 2010's.

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378 - The Story of Coach O (12/23/19)

December 24th, 2019

1:10:09

Dispatches from the posting wars; Debates wrap up; Klobmentum; Some end of  year self-congratulations; TOILETS!; Rod and the Archdruid.

TOUR dates for …

376 - Imagine A World Without (12/17/19)

December 17th, 2019

1:06:15

Look, it's been a rough week for us. 2/3rds of us are just returning from a demoralizing trip to cover the UK's dismal elections, the other 1/3rd are …

374 - Perverts of Interest (12/9/19)

December 9th, 2019

1:17:10

Virgil, Matt and Amber break down the state of the UK election from their embedded elections headquarters in London.

Tickets to our UK election …

372 - Karmala Police (12/2/19)

December 3rd, 2019

1:14:58

We take a look at Elizabeth Warren's declining poll numbers and Kamala Harris' fizzling campaign, and wave goodbye to Steve Bullock and The Admiral. …

370 - WeWork Will Set You Free (11/25/19)

November 26th, 2019

1:21:32

Amber talks us through the saga of WeWork, another in a long line of dumb tech start ups headed by a dumber leader emblematic of our dumbest economy. …

368 - High, High Hopes feat. Kathryn Ledebur (11/18/19)

November 19th, 2019

1:23:19

We talk to the Andean Information Network's Kathryn Ledebur about the ongoing political crisis in Bolivia. We also discuss Elizabeth Warren's dud of …

367 Teaser - P2

November 15th, 2019

4:59

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366 - The Terminal (11/12/19)

November 12th, 2019

1:24:13

Chapo Trap House provides commentary on the following issues: the coup against president Evo Morales in Bolivia; a libertarian spree shooter in …

364 - Human Deadspinality Project feat. David Roth (11/4/19)

November 5th, 2019

1:22:11

We discuss Neon Genesis Evangelion through the lens of Liz Warren's Big Structural Bailey. Fan Favorite David J. Roth returns to discuss the life and death of Deadspin.com, and what it tells us about American private …

362 - Wet Sauce feat. Kenzo Shibata (10/28/19)

October 29th, 2019

1:19:45

We catch up on President Trump's recent cavalcade of triumphs and humiliations. We're then joined by CTU member Kenzo Shibata to discuss the Chicago teacher's strike, what the union is fighting for, and what they're up …

360 - Bernie Blanco Goes to Queens feat. Matt Karp (10/21/19)

October 22nd, 2019

1:07:05

We're joined by Matt Karp to discuss realigning the democratic coalition and Bernie Sanders' recent blockbuster rally in Queens.

Check out Matt's …

358 - World on a Wire feat. Naomi Klein (10/14/19)

October 14th, 2019

1:08:47

We're joined by author Naomi Klein to discuss climate change, a green new deal and what it must include, and new developments in responses to …

356 - Sympathy for the Joker (10/8/19)

October 8th, 2019

1:17:28

The Chapo Group has assembled a roundtable of experts to answer the simple, yet essential question of our day: is there a Joker crisis in America? Featuring Jacobin's Jen Pan, Cum Town's Nick and Adam, and of course, a …

Bonus: The Bernie Sanders Interview

October 4th, 2019

22:59

Continuing Chapo's coverage of the race for the White House, Virgil sits down with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to discuss current affairs.

354 - Thou, Nature, Art My Goddess (10/1/19)

October 2nd, 2019

1:16:19

Back from the rejuvenating sea air of beautiful Atlantic City, we find the correct take on impeachment, consider Trump as a tragic Shakespearean …

Bonus: Tabletop Game Theory Origins: Mr. Jeffstein's House (9/30/19)

September 30th, 2019

1:52:45

Our play of Call of Cthulhu live at Columbus Theater in Providence, R.I. August 23rd, 2019.

352 - Rod Dreher's The Exorcist II (9/24/19)

September 24th, 2019

1:23:28

There's a lot of stuff going on in the primaries that mostly reminds us of stuff that's happened before, and also Trump's probably done more crimes, but it's important to stay focused on what matters. And what matters …

Bonus Interview: Tom O'Neill and Chaos

September 19th, 2019

1:01:41

We talk to journalist Tom O'Neill about his book uncovering new theories on Charles Manson, MKUltra, the CIA, and the war against counter-culture …

350 - Gotta Have My Pop! (9/16/19)

September 17th, 2019

1:00:51

We examine Joe Biden's "Corn Pop" saga through the lens of a few classic Chapo characters, then lament how Biden's long history of seemingly genuine nice guy-ness is undercut by his equally long history of shit …

348 - Dragged Across Concrete feat. Marcus Barnett & Osita Nwanevu (9/9/19

September 10th, 2019

1:22:38

We hear from our UK correspondent Marcus Barnett, and attempt to make any sense of anything going on with Brexit. We're then joined by the New Republic's Osita Nwanevu to hear about his experience watching David French …

346 - Twisted Tales (9/3/19)

September 3rd, 2019

1:28:55

Will was out of town and Chris was at a wedding, so it's up to Matt, Felix and Virgil on the sticks, running the show and recording themselves for a freewheeling ep covering Beto, Brexit, Bret, Joker, Rego, and more.

AHOY!: The Joe Sestak interview

August 27th, 2019

1:11:32

Attention, skippers. There is an Admiral on deck. Former U.S. Congressman, retired three-star vice admiral, and current candidate for Democratic presidential nomination Joe Sestak sat down with us in Iowa. In this …

344 - Koch & Poll Torture (8/26/19)

August 27th, 2019

1:13:40

The torture never stops. We cover Trump's plan to nuke the weather, Joe Walsh's presidential bid, a new poll that places Bernie at the top position …

342 - The Cuts Stay In The Podcast (8/20/19)

August 20th, 2019

1:06:17

We talk about a lot of shit in here, from Biden and Harris' flailing campaigns to Les Wexner's trust issues, and we even read some poetry. But mostly they requested I cut some potentially embarrassing moments and cursed …

UNLOCKED: 277 - Tabletop Game Theory Pt. VI: Musks of Nyarlathotep (1/3/19)

August 19th, 2019

2:27:12

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UNLOCKED: 275 - Tabletop Game Theory Pt. V: Musks of Nyarlathotep (12/27/18)

August 19th, 2019

2:26:00

Come see Tabletop Game Theory live in Providence this Friday, Aug 23rd:

340 - A Big Bowl of Strawberry Ice Cream (8/12/19)

August 13th, 2019

1:12:43

We catch up on Jeffrey Epstein's curious fate, discuss Joe Biden's wonderful brain, introduce a new character into Chapo canon, and describe what a …

338 - Live From Traverse City: Michael and We feat. Michael Moore (8/5/19)

August 5th, 2019

1:35:07

Our live show from the Traverse City Film Festival, featuring Michael Moore, director of Roger and Me, Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11, Sicko, …

336 - Neom 2049 feat. Glenn Greenwald (7/29/19)

July 29th, 2019

1:28:58

We hear from Glenn Greenwald about the Intercept's work uncovering a massive judicial corruption scandal at the heart of the Bolsonaro regime in …

335 Teaser - Tartaglione

July 26th, 2019

3:30

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334 - American Mids (7/22/19)

July 22nd, 2019

1:14:32

We're trying to beat the heat ovah here in New York City, #1 city in temperatures baby! We talk Amber's trip to the Durham Miner's Gala, the Qanon vigilante who assassinated Gambino family crime boss Franky Boy Cali, …

Bonus: The Andrew Yang Interview

July 18th, 2019

1:03:46

In the latest installment of Chapo’s Presidential candidate interview series, Virgil sits down with entrepreneur Andrew Yang. The two tackle Yang's views on entrepreneurship, automation, whether Virgil is good, and …

332 - Fear of a Netroots Nation feat. Brendan James (7/15/19)

July 15th, 2019

1:32:05

We here at your favorite politics/fast food review podcast went to Netroots Nation this past weekend in Philadelphia. Here is our report on what we …

331 Teaser - Retiring Drone

July 11th, 2019

2:40

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330 - Hunter on the Loose feat. Will Sommer (7/8/19)

July 8th, 2019

1:29:50

We check in with Will Sommer for a first-hand account of Trump's wet 'n wild Tank Day celebration. We then spend the majority of the episode …

328 - Dios, Patria, Fueros, Rod (7/1/19)

July 2nd, 2019

1:27:41

It's an overstuffed classic Dry Boys™ ep, with dem debates wrap up, dem leadership incompetence, Bret Stephens' laziness, David Brooks' horniness, Sheldon Adelson's disgusting body, and the ever-bedeviled Rod Dreher.

Bonus: Gremlins 2 feat. Joe Dante

July 1st, 2019

39:59

Our talk with legendary film director Joe Dante from our May 16th screening of Gremlins 2: The New Batch at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood …

Bonus: The Marianne Williamson Interview

June 26th, 2019

52:45

Thanks to a positive mental attitude and the power of good vibes, Chapo has landed its first ever interview with a Presidential candidate. Virgil and Matt have a spirited dialogue with fellow bestselling author Marianne …

326 - Beltway Garage: Infinity Candidates (6/25/19)

June 25th, 2019

1:14:57

Virgil and Matt take a look under the candidates' hoods, check their polling oil, and preview the first of the democratic primary debates, while …

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