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Audio Mullet

91 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 279 ratings

Audio Mullet: Discussing topics that are out of fashion, and yet eternally cool, audibly. Featuring Mike Nelson of Rifftrax, Doug TenNapel of Earthworm Jim, and Ethan Nicolle of Axe Cop.

This is not an explicit podcast but it is also not recommended for kids.

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Episodes

Audio Mullet #38: Male Bag

February 09, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

In this episode Doug and Ethan read an email from a guy named Rob. The email is mostly about why we aren't Catholic, what we look for in a church, taking communion, bad pastors. Warning: some racism towards the Irish and the Scots in this one.

Audio Mullet #37: Confessions To Strangers

February 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Doug and Ethan talk about their attempts at stand up comedy open mic night, struggles with their own addictions, and then talk about some of their all-time favorite films.

Audio Mullet #36: The Proper Use Of Emojis

January 22, 2020 15:17 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

In this episode of Audio Mullet, Doug TenNapel and Ethan Nicolle catch up after a holiday hiatus. They read an email that is critical of the show but still wants it to come back. So here it is, it's back.

Audio Mullet #35: How To Forgive The Man Who Shot Your Daughter

December 22, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Doug TenNapel and Ethan Nicolle welcome special guest McGill Alexander from South Africa, who was in an intense hostage situation many years ago while living in Taiwan. A notorious murderer and rapist held his family hostage for 26 hours, shooting McGill and his daughter - both survived. McGill and his wife later brought a Bible to the man who held them hostage and led him to Christ, forgiving him for what he put them through. This interview is all about that act - loving those who are your ...

Audio Mullet #34: Getting Out The Belt

December 15, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

Cameron Belt sends questions. we answer. Sorry if the title of this episode led you to believe this episode was about beating your children with cow hyde. Didn't mean to get your hopes up if you are into that kind of thing. Questions include... -Where do you draw the line of being humble and accepting constructive criticism and knowing that you’re good enough doing things the way you’re already doing it? -Is there such a thing as too many fart jokes? -How do you feel about fan art ...

Audio Mullet #33 - Wisdom, Swearing, and Wanting What You Have

December 08, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Doug brings a list of topics for us to hit including: Wisdom VS. Knowledge Love Your Enemies Swearing Wanting What You Have VS. Desiring Fame

Audio Mullet #32: Thankful For Thanksgiving

November 27, 2019 15:17 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Doug and Ethan discuss gratitude, Indian healthcare, not having legs, and more in this Audio Mullet Thanksgiving special. 

Audio Mullet #31: Impeach Star Wars and Other Cultural Cue Cards

November 24, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Doug and Ethan discuss the cultural cue cards, the pressure to take a side on stupid things and get upset about stuff that is dumb and pointless. They talk about Star Wars, politics, and more. Then, after a brief interruption from Ethan's daughter, they talk about close-calls involving their pants.

Audio Mullet #30: The Rise Of Dougwalker

November 17, 2019 06:00 - 57 minutes - 40.2 MB

Doug TenNapel and Ethan Nicolle discuss the topics Doug had listed, including The Rise Of Skywalker predictions, topics we completely changed our mind on, calling a woman a pig, and more. Mike was present but silent the entire time as this episode left him literally speechless.

Audio Mullet #29: The Death of Mike

November 10, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Doug TenNapel and Ethan Nicolle discuss the sad reality that Mike Nelson has left the show and will never return. They also read a bunch of emails. If you want to send us an email you can send it to [email protected].

Audio Mullet #28: The Nightmare Before Marriage

November 03, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

In this episode of Audio Mullet, Doug and Ethan finally give a real review of that Joker movie. Then after that, they try to talk about Bible verses that are hard to swallow. However, they find most of the verses pretty palatable, so they decide to dive into the topic of what their worst moments were when they were single. How pathetic and desperate were these guys before they found their wives? Find out on today's episode.

Audio Mullet #27: Predestined To Be Psychos

October 27, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 39.3 MB

In this episode of Audio Mullet, Doug and Ethan barely even notice the absence of their friend Mike as they struggle to discuss free will vs. predestination, then they move onto the premise that all boys are psychos. Slug-salting, bird-slaying psychopaths. They also make up for last week and give a real review of the Joker. 

Audio Mullet #26: The Joker, Conversational Parkour

October 20, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

Doug and Ethan blow the lid off of structure and have a completely free-wheeling episode, like a rollercoaster without tracks! Like verbal parkour! While they spend most of the episode reviewing the new Joker movie, they spend part of it also admitting they never saw it. A lot of topics are covered, and we think it worked out just fine. You be the judge. Also, we miss you Mike.

Audio Mullet #25: Frankly, Life's Not Fair

October 13, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Author, Babylon Bee writer, and excellent Twitter follow Frank J. Fleming joins Doug TenNapel and Ethan Nicolle to discuss the unpopular idea that fairness is not achievable, and government often makes it worse because by necessity, a government enforcing fairness must put people in unfair positions of power. It's all very convoluted, but fun. Later, each tells a story of a celebrity encounter because why not be totally tacky and obnoxious? This is the MULLET. Check out Frank's book Hellbe...

Audio Mullet #24: Atheists Love Straw Men And Eating Dog Poo

October 06, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

In another episode without Mike, Doug proposes that every atheist argument against Christianity is a straw man argument. We put this test to an article from Atheist Alliance International proclaiming 8 reasons Christianity is false. After that, the Jonah Goldberg rule of amoral dog crap eating is discussed. What's the least amount of money you would eat dog poo for? What other amoral things would you do, and for how much money? All this and more in another riveting episode.

Audio Mullet #23: Fast Food Phraseology

September 29, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

Progress, tribalism, open-mindedness... these terms often imply a moral, but in and of themselves they are amoral. Ethan and Doug discuss some of the most commonly used amoral words and phrases used by culture today. After that, we talk about fast food - our must-haves and can't-stands.

Audio Mullet #22: How Taylor Swift Broke Into Area 51, Went to Church, Fought Cynicism, And Wrote Great Characters

September 22, 2019 06:52 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Doug and Ethan don't even acknowledge the absence of Mike. Instead, they answer three topic requests from Twitter. We talk about going to church and how it's hard to find good teaching. We also talk about cynicism and sarcasm and when does it go too far? Lastly, we talk about writing characters. All answers are answered in a scattered and non-concise manner. Also, there is no Taylor Swift or Area 51 in this episode. We just added that to get clicks!

Audio Mullet #21: The Mulletous Journey

September 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

In this episode of Audio Mullet, Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk about their unlikely career paths from two guys living in tiny towns drawing in their bedrooms, to working in Hollywood and getting paid to make stuff up. We do our best not to skip steps so that listeners can get an A to B to C to D snapshot of what two different paths look like. We include in this journey our faith and its impact on these steps. We hope that our stories are interesting to anyone...

Audio Mullet #20: Out With Outrage With Jon Gabriel

September 08, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

In this episode, Doug TenNapel and Ethan Nicolle discuss not getting offended and outraged at everything with special guest Jon Gabriel. Jon is the editor in chief at Ricochet and hosts the podcast The Conseratarians with Stephen Miller. He is also a writer and a great follow on Twitter. Also, he has a website.

Audio Mullet #19: Albino Salamanders Searching For Manliness

August 31, 2019 16:00 - 59 minutes - 48.1 MB

In this episode, Doug TenNapel and Ethan Nicolle discuss seeking out true masculinity in a world that either says it is toxic or a lie. Later, they talk about some of the books and movies that had the biggest impact on their lives. Mike is in France. We miss you, Mike.

Audio Mullet #18: Answering Bryant Hains

August 25, 2019 14:04 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

With Mike still on Hiatus, Doug and Ethan decide to crack open some old emails. The first email Audio Mullet received was from a man named Bryant Hains, who sent a full list of potential topics. We go through them one by one, answering Bryant's entire email. While we know Bryant will love this episode, we are confident many others will too because Bryant had some great questions on a variety of topics. Here are the questions we answer in this episode:   Art/creativity topics -What ...

Audio Mullet #17: Ethan Grills Doug

August 18, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 40.9 MB

With Mike still on hiatus, Ethan does his best to grill Doug on his faith, his loud mouth, his certainty on the unprovable and more. We covered homosexuality last week so this week it's other stuff.  After that, we talk about our stupidest obsessions of the past, which are mostly videogames.

Audio Mullet #16: Is Doug TenNapel A Homophobe?!

August 11, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 43.2 MB

Mike is on hiatus, but we press forth!  Imagine you share a cool piece of Earthworm Jim art and suddenly there on your feed pop up a few comments from gamers telling you that you just supported a homophobe. Is it true? Instead of listening to random people on the internet, let's hear it straight from Doug's mouth. Ethan and Doug discuss the common charge against Christians and especially against Doug TenNapel that they are all homophobes who hate gay people. It's a sticky, tricky topic a...

Audio Mullet #15: Chesterton Obsession

July 21, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this special episode of Audio Mullet, Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) are joined by one of their personal heroes, the president and founder of the American Chesterton Society, Mr. Dale Ahlquist.  Ever wondered what is up with the Chesterton obsession? This episode is all about GK and why his writing remains so important to so many people.  Relevant links: The Chesterton Society: https://www.chesterton.org Ahlquist's essay "Who Is T...

Audio Mullet #14 Plastic Straws and Bonnie Tyler

July 14, 2019 04:00 - 59 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) spend time blowing off steam talking about everything they can't stand about culture. Later, we review the "guilty pleasure" songs of each member of Audio Mullet.  Rated explicit because Doug drops one F-bomb. Also, if you are curious about that "Salesman" video Mike, mentions, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKWZlnmnjjY&feature=youtu.be

Audio Mullet #13 Aliens, Ghost Dogs, and Dirty Dolphins

July 07, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 83.9 MB

In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) begin "season 2" with a discussion on how the modern obsession with aliens is stupid. They then get into demons, dolphins, and unexplained experiences, like when Ethan was visited by the ghost of a dead dog named Chuck.

Audio Mullet Season 2 Announcement

June 04, 2019 20:53 - 2 minutes - 4.06 MB

 Mike, Doug, and Ethan need a break. This is a quick message from Ethan to let you know the plan for things to come.

Audio Mullet #12 Getting Serious About Jokes With Kyle Mann of the Babylon Bee

May 12, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 36.1 MB

In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) are joined by Babylon Bee editor-in-chief Kyle Mann to discuss comedy, satire, and what lines they draw when trying to be funny. Later the four chat about their own personal moral outrage at things that are just silly.

Audio Mullet #11 Have Lots of Babies and Getting Punched in the Face

May 05, 2019 16:00 - 57 minutes - 38.7 MB

In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk about a recent article that says having too many kids is bad for the Earth, deriding it venomously. Then they trade stories about actual fights they have been in.

Audio Mullet #10 Purity and Rotting Cow Fat

April 28, 2019 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.2 MB

In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk about the very unpopular idea of saving yourself for marriage, then they trade stories of some of the worst jobs they have had.

Audio Mullet #9 Chicken Bone in a Box and Loads of Snuff

April 21, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 36.2 MB

In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) answer a question from listener Hiroshi Paradox about whether or not they ever feel like the church discourages their creative pursuits. Later they talk about tobacco and their love of its many forms.

Audio Mullet#8: Beware the Chilblains

April 14, 2019 16:00 - 55 minutes - 34.9 MB

In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), and Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) grill Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) about his political views. After that, the guys gripe like three old men about their various afflictions and Mike reveals that he's got a real thing called the chilblains.

Audio Mullet #7 A Message to the Haters and Dad Stories

April 07, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk directly to listeners who can't stand the fact that these three guys are church-going, Bible-reading, conservative-voting Christians. If this describes you, please give this one a listen! Later, the three hosts discuss favorite stories about their dads.

Audio Mullet #6: Getting Girls and Drinking Girly

March 31, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk about how they managed to each marry women high above their station, then each host is forced to admit to their effeminate drink of choice.

Audio Mullet #5: Nightmares and Great Advice

March 24, 2019 16:00 - 48 minutes - 30.3 MB

In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk about their deepest fears, from childhood, and into adulthood. Then each host shares one piece of advice that has stuck with them throughout life.

Audio Mullet#4 GK Chestermullet and Tales of Epic Farts

March 19, 2019 21:01 - 47 minutes - 30 MB

Audio Mullet: Discussing topics that are out of fashion, and yet eternally cool, audibly. In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk about the first chapter of Chesterton's What's Wrong With the World, "the Medical Mistake." After that heavy subject matter, they move on to swapping epic fart stories.

Audio Mullet #3 Great Men in Our Lives and Dad Pro Tips

March 19, 2019 20:54 - 54 minutes - 35.5 MB

Audio Mullet: Discussing topics that are out of fashion, and yet eternally cool, audibly. In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk about men from their past who impacted them. Then they offer some dad pro tips they have learned in their own rearing of 10 children between the three of them. 

Audio Mullet #2 Are We Created to Be Creative and Hot Tips for the Mundane

March 19, 2019 20:49 - 57 minutes - 38.6 MB

Audio Mullet: Discussing topics that are out of fashion, and yet eternally cool, audibly. In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) discuss the origins of creativity, then share some hot tips for mundane things, like peeling garlic. 

#02: Are We Created to Be Creative and Hot Tips for the Mundane

March 19, 2019 20:49 - 56 minutes - 32.6 MB

Audio Mullet: Discussing topics that are out of fashion, and yet eternally cool, audibly. In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) discuss the origins of creativity, then share some hot tips for mundane things, like peeling garlic. 

#01: Nontoxic Manliness and Bodily Harm

March 16, 2019 19:03 - 54 minutes - 31.1 MB

Audio Mullet: Discussing topics that are out of fashion, and yet eternally cool, audibly. In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) discuss the new invented term, toxic masculinity, then talk about cringe-worthy injuries they have suffered. 

Audio Mullet #1: Nontoxic Manliness and Bodily Harm

March 16, 2019 19:03 - 54 minutes - 31.1 MB

Audio Mullet: Discussing topics that are out of fashion, and yet eternally cool, audibly. In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) discuss the new invented term, toxic masculinity, then talk about cringe-worthy injuries they have suffered. 

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