Idol Chat

Icebreakers with Erick Hunting

August 20, 2022 00:44 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

This week, we sit down with You Tuber, devoted supporter of independent wrestling, a long time listener and friend, Erick Hunting.

Weird Al(most) Parodies

August 03, 2022 22:32 - 42 minutes - 32.7 MB

Most artists are honored when Weird Al requests to parody one of their hit songs but a select few have turned him down. Here's a list of some notable Weird Al Deniers.

MLB Players Who Caused Rule Changes

July 14, 2022 23:16 - 44 minutes - 34 MB

Baseball was forever altered by these individual players who were responsible for distinct rule changes.

Fast Food Fails

July 07, 2022 19:39 - 48 minutes - 31.7 MB

These fast food menu items may have missed their intended marks but hey, all publicity is good publicity... right? At the very least, they make great chat material.

Movie Related Urban Legends

June 23, 2022 22:23 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MB

This week, we chat idly about urban legends surrounding different movies. Which of these are rumors, and which are truths being covered up by Big Hollywood? Listen to the evidence and decide for yourself.

MadLib Theatre with Sonny Goodspeed

June 08, 2022 21:16 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

Jonny Idol and Sonny Goodspeed perform a few ads and a short but intense movie scene. You should definitely ____ to this episode as soon as possible.

Celebrities As Dogs

May 11, 2022 17:52 - 43 minutes - 32.9 MB

How many hours have you spent trying to figure out which dog Nicolas Cage would be? We at Idol Chat are here to save you all that time. Can you guess which dog breed lies dormant in these celebrities' genes? The answers may surprise you.

Brand Name Origins

April 29, 2022 22:41 - 37 minutes - 28.7 MB

Why is Nike called Nike? Why is Ambien Ambien? Let's explore some fun brand name origins.

Ambitious Go Fund Me Campaigns

April 20, 2022 21:43 - 44 minutes - 34.2 MB

Could someone please give this guy 5 bucks for some hats already?? Geez! Here are a bunch of outlandish.. I mean ambitious Go Fund Me Campaigns.

Bad Yelp Reviews of Worldwide Landmarks

March 31, 2022 20:25 - 41 minutes - 32.8 MB

Why is the Grand Canyon grand if there's nothing there to do? And hey, that "awe inspiring" Colosseum is really just a crumbling mess... Can you match these landmarks to their absurd 1 star reviews?

Weirdest Products Sold Online

March 26, 2022 19:59 - 45 minutes - 36.1 MB

How much would you pay for a table that has human legs? Instant underwear (just add water)? Or how about someone's entire life? This week, we list some of the strangest things ever sold online. Get your wallets and let's start the bidding.

Unusual Trademarks

March 15, 2022 19:52 - 45 minutes - 36 MB

We stumbled on a list of some very specific, unusual trademarks and couldn't wait to share them with you. What would you trademark if you were a company?

Lifechanging Products for <$100

March 03, 2022 20:04 - 43 minutes - 33.8 MB

Sometimes it really is the little things in life that make the most difference... like a backscratcher, or a cardboard cutout of Kelly Kapowski. Don't judge. What inexpensive product changed your life the most?

Game On! Whisper Game

February 25, 2022 00:03 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

This week, we take turns answering questions that we can't hear. How well would we do without these ears of ours? **Thank you for bearing with us through some audio issues. We were, in fact, NOT in a giant fish bowl while recording.

Game On! Getting Petty with It

February 17, 2022 20:56 - 52 minutes - 40.7 MB

Valentine's Day is over. Time to celebrate break ups instead! Listen in as we rank break up excuses on a pettiness scale. Do you agree with our assessments? What are your pettiest stories?

Olympics Fun Facts

February 09, 2022 02:52 - 46 minutes - 36.4 MB

If you haven't heard, it's Olympics season. Here are some fun facts we found. What is your Olympic event of choice?

Good Movies, Bad Sequels

February 03, 2022 22:52 - 41 minutes - 32.7 MB

Leave them wanting more, not less. Which of these is the worst offender?

With "Iron" Rip Byson

January 20, 2022 17:58 - 52 minutes - 42.1 MB

This week, Jonathan talks with his friend, "Iron" Rip Byson (Professional wrester, FKA Tomahawk, promoter)

Drinking Games Around the World

January 12, 2022 23:52 - 46 minutes - 36.9 MB

Let's chit chat about a handful of unusual drinking games found in the different corners of the world. Do you have any good topical stories to share?

Game On! w/ Hammer Tunis & Smooth Hands Nicole

January 05, 2022 21:28 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

We're kicking off Season 3 by playing "Game of the Year" with Hammer & Nicole. Listen in as we go head to head (to head) to guess what the most googled things of 2021 were. Whose answers were closest to yours? Welcome to 2022 and, more importantly, to Idol Chat Season 3!

Chit Chat: Keeping it 100 / AITA

December 29, 2021 00:49 - 51 minutes - 40.5 MB

Welcome to our 100th episode! Let's celebrate by keeping it 100 with these self-reflective strangers. Are they the A**hole? Do you agree with our judgements? Congrats to all of us for ending Season 2 strong! See you next year.

Chit Chat: Holiday Traditions

December 22, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 37 MB

You know, OUR traditions are weird from another lens, too. We're all weird humans who are attracted to weird things. Let's get holiday weird together! Which of these could potentially become one of your go-to holiday traditions?

Chit Chat: Movie Mashup

December 15, 2021 00:57 - 40 minutes - 30.7 MB

Plot: Mary Catherine Gallagher strives to reach celebrity status by defeating Darth Vader. Movie Title Mashup: Superstar Wars

Chit Chat: In Other Words

December 08, 2021 22:39 - 47 minutes - 36.9 MB

It's game time! We've each compiled a list of popular names and phrases, written in other words. For example: Galaxy Combat is Star Wars in other words. Can you guess the answers before we do?

Chit Chat: Unforgettable Movie Quotes

December 01, 2021 21:33 - 48 minutes - 35.7 MB

If we were to secretly drop a microphone into your chimney, what movie quotes would we most likely hear? This episode is full of the ones we over use on a regular basis.

Chit Chat: Classic TV Theme Songs

November 18, 2021 02:35 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

Nostalgia November continues with classic TV show theme songs. We could have gone for hours but we hope to pick up where we left off next year. Which of your favorites did we neglect to mention?

Chit Chat: Ads from the Past

November 11, 2021 21:01 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

Did you guys have any of these products? Did the marketing campaigns actually work or did they just embed themselves into the cobwebs of our brains?

Chit Chat: Didja Know

November 03, 2021 23:34 - 43 minutes - 33.5 MB

How many of these facts didja know? What's one of your favorite random facts to spit out?

Chit Chat: Halloween Candy by State

October 28, 2021 23:19 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

How does your state represent itself with it's top 3 most popular Halloween candied? Are you proud? Embarrassed? Tell us what your favorites are at the Idol Chat Podcast Facebook or Twitter pages.

Spooktober with the Sauers

October 19, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Repeat Guest Andy Sauer and his wife Rebecca sit down with us in a low lit room of their spirit ridden home to discuss the various encounters they've had with their "roommates from beyond."

Chit Chat: Horror Movies IRL

October 12, 2021 23:41 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

These horror movies were inspired by real life events. How spooktober appropriate! Come get haunted with us.

Chit Chat: Gravestone Symbols

October 07, 2021 16:49 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

Spooktober has begun! This week, we prepare you for your nightly stroll through your neighborhood cemetery by giving you the deciphering manual to etched gravestone symbols. May you all have acorns a plenty.

Chit Chat: Wiki How

September 28, 2021 21:06 - 56 minutes - 42.6 MB

I bet you don't even know how to fight off a shark. How about how to tend to mystery snails... You definitely don't know that. You should probably find out today before it's too late. All it takes is one listen to this episode. Enjoy!

with Jeremy Leary, Wrestling Promoter and Brewer

September 14, 2021 23:00 - 59 minutes - 44.3 MB

Jeremy's life revolves around wrestling and beer, specifically Blitzkrieg Pro and II Weeks Notice. We share some stories, reminisce on the journey, and discuss upcoming events to keep an eye out for. Cheers!

Chit Chat: Song Rip Offs

September 08, 2021 00:11 - 48 minutes - 37.2 MB

You know, if you're gonna steal content, don't get famous enough to get caught and sued. Music Thievery 101.

Idol Chat Theater ft. PVV and Marshall McNeil

September 01, 2021 19:37 - 1 hour - 51 MB

You can't deny there's a whole lot of theatre in wrestling, so why not put a little wrestling in theatre? Perry Von Vicious and Marshall McNeil take the stage in this week's episode.

Chit Chat: Summer Festivals

August 17, 2021 23:02 - 46 minutes - 36.9 MB

Every place has their "thing," you know? And it's gotta be some unique, kitschy kind of thing. The goal is to be the only one, you know? A "Travel here and do this, you can't do it anywhere else!" kind of thing. Well sure, I get that, but why did OURS have to involve flying cow poop?? --Musings of a Wisconsinite

Chit Chat: Friendly Feud ft. Goodspeeds and Sauers

August 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

The top 3 answers are on the board - along with tangents, fake answers, exaggerated outrage and heated dispute. Who gets your vote for the win: The Badass Goodspeeds or the Sweet but Sauers?

Chit Chat: Hit Cover Songs

August 04, 2021 00:09 - 58 minutes - 42.4 MB

So, which is better: the popular hit or the OG version? Let's compare and discuss. Which of these list entries surprised you?

Chit Chat: 50 Word Stories

July 22, 2021 19:45 - 30 minutes - 23.3 MB

They count every word, so make every word count.

Chit Chat: Regional Sammiches

July 15, 2021 22:15 - 53 minutes - 43 MB

Let's chat about a few unique, regional sandwiches and try not to drool ourselves into oblivion.

Chit Chat: Baseball's Unwritten Rules

July 08, 2021 17:15 - 46 minutes - 37.2 MB

No one wants to be that schmuck that breaks an unwritten rule. But how valid are they anyway? Let's discuss the unwritten rules of baseball and determine their validity together. You're welcome, MLB.

Chit Chat: Pokémon vs PokéNON

June 30, 2021 23:32 - 39 minutes - 30.3 MB

We've invented a ridiculous guessing game of real life animal versus Pokémon. We very much felt the vibes of our former episode Fungi vs Fun Guys in which we guessed between mushrooms and indie rock bands. If memory serves, Jonathan lost last time. Can he redeem himself today? Check it out and play along!

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