Podcast Town
231 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsPodcast Town is a collective of podcasts by legendary hosts Chris & Rob ranging from Step by Stapp (where Chris & Rob posit that all Creed songs were influenced by episodes of Step by Step), Podcast Town (where Chris & Rob play unknown and totally not fake podcasts they found), Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars (where Chris & Rob talk about 90s Cars), and Chris & Rob Talk About Gumby (where Chris & Rob talk about Gumby). Enjoy new episodes every other Friday.
- Chris & Rob
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Episodes
42 : The Podcast Town Video Game
February 26, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBSend us a Text Message We are excited to announce the release of Podcast Town : The Video Game. On this special episode, Chris & Rob walk you through some of the game's levels and share insider tips on how to win.
41 : Small Town Politics
February 12, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBSend us a Text Message While our listeners know that we are unequivocally NOT politics, today’s featured podcast, “Small Town Politics”, actually is politics. On that show, two candidates in a local city council race debate issues in their increasingly mysterious town of Kent Falls.
40 : Doomsday Preparers
January 29, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBSend us a Text Message Our featured podcast today, “It’s The End of the World As We Know It : Doomsday Preparers”, takes you inside the bunker of a couple of gentlemen who are ready for the end of days. And with enough cans of non-perishables to last several years, the only thing they love more than being right about the apocalypse is enjoying their favorite soups.
39 : Podcast For Criminals
January 15, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBSend us a Text Message The podcast we're featuring today is a show where criminals can call in to brag about their recent crimes. Hosts and real life criminals themselves, Frank Carpano and Sgt. Danny O'Brien then meticulously document their callers' crimes to see which crimes are the best.
Step by Stapp Emergency Session
January 01, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBSend us a Text Message We begin 2021 with a throwback to our old podcast, Step by Stapp. Given the recent news that Scott Stapp will be playing Frank Sinatra in an upcoming biopic about Ronald Reagan (yes, really), we just had to get into the studio (Planet Fitness basement) and record an emergency episode. We also discuss a Season 6 episode of Step by Step where Mark Foster gets addicted to porn AND we reveal which song from Scott Stapp’s recent solo album was written about it. Plus, we ...
38 : Holiday Special : Pod Hard
December 18, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBSend us a Text Message Chris & Rob attend a VIP podcast host holiday Zoom party, but things turn ugly when the newly sentient digital incarnation of Die Hard villain Hans Gruber takes their virtual celebration hostage. Can Rob & Chris, with a little help from some friends, save the day and also Christmas?
37 : Song Explainer : Piano Man
December 04, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBSend us a Text Message “Song Explainer” is a podcast that peeks behind the curtain of your favorite popular songs. This episode features Brian Sparks, legendary producer and the man responsible for several of Billy Joel's iconic hits. Hear the stories of how these songs came to be and don't miss the exclusive early home demos of "Piano Man" - before Billy had worked out all the lyrics.
36 : Infomercial : The Turkenator
November 20, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBSend us a Text Message With Thanksgiving coming up, it makes sense for this week's featured podcast to be about the late November holiday. We couldn't find any so instead we are playing an informercial for a product called "The Turkenator".
35 : Podcast Fyre Festival - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW (w/ guest Nick Baglas)
November 06, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBSend us a Text Message Today we have an exclusive interview with the disgraced organizer of "Podcast Fyre Festival", Nick Bankless. Hear about Nick's big plans for the fest, what went wrong, and how his ongoing litigation and subsequent homicide investigations are going. Guest: Nick Baglas
34 : Ghost Finder : The Case of the Haunted Chili's
October 23, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBSend us a Text Message For our very special Halloween show we are playing a spooky podcast called "Ghost Finder". On this episode, host and titular ghost finder Braxton Hicks investigates a supposedly haunted Chili's restaurant where a bad batch of Southwestern Egg Rolls recently caused an "incident".
33 : My Mom's Cousin Joey 2
October 09, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBSend us a Text Message Since Chris & Rob forgot to find a show to feature this week, they decide to check in on the other podcast Rob does nightly with his Mom’s cousin Joey. Hear all about Joey’s latest plan to frame his mailman for murder, his business peddling fake celebrity autographs, and a very important announcement he has for Rob.
32 : Piranha Pond
September 25, 2020 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBSend us a Text Message Some have described this week's featured podcast as a half-baked ripoff of Shark Tank. Not sure we see those comparisons, but listen for yourself as uber-wealthy investors Mike Puerto-Rico and Mr. Fancypants hear pitches from startup companies to see if they want to make a deal.
31 : Chris & Rob's OnlyFans
September 18, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBSend us a Text Message On this bonus episode, Chris & Rob go over the tiers and pricing structure of their OnlyFans account.
30 : Driver’s Ed Podcast
September 11, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBSend us a Text Message Chris and Rob share bizarre true stories from their experiences in driving school as teenagers. In fact, the stories are so bizarre that it's unclear if today's featured podcast, Drivers Ed Podcast (hosted by Driver Zed), could be interesting enough to top them. Oh well - see for yourself!
29 : Pod-Parazzi : a Paparazzi Podcast With Your Host Papa Razzi
August 28, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBSend us a Text Message This week we take a look at a podcast ostensibly about the world of paparazzi journalism. But things take a turn when the show’s host (Papa Razzi) reveals his true desire: to join his cousins Mario and Luigi in the family plumbing business.
28 : Catching Up With Martii
August 14, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBSend us a Text Message Chris & Rob address their long-standing feud with Michelle Obama. Then infamous show interrupter Martii interrupts the show to catch everyone up on how his 2020 is going. Things get further complicated when the call is zoom-bombed by Martin Pendergast, another uninvited guest. But it turns out Martii and Martin may have more in common than the first 5 letters of their names...
27 : Game Show Disasters : Web Surf Bingo!
July 31, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBSend us a Text Message Our podcast today is Game Show Disasters, which usually celebrates funny bloopers and flubs from your favorite game shows of yesteryear. But those words fall short when describing the failed 1999 show “Web Surf Bingo!" and its disgraced host Burt Nuts. Hear clips from the now infamous show as Burt himself tries to defend some of his past behavior.
26 : Podcast Inception
July 17, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBSend us a Text Message Chris & Rob introduce this week's featured podcast, "The Podcast Showcase", and things quickly get out of hand.
25 : Extreme Party Bus Makeover
July 03, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBSend us a Text Message Today's podcast is all about helping small businesses thrive in the ongoing global pandemic. And by small businesses, we mean just the party bus industry. On "Extreme Party Bus Makeover", host / real British person Paul Brixton helps America's mom & pop party bus companies get back on the road 100% COVID-19 compliant...with style.
24 : The Magical Elixir Hour (1910)
June 19, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBSend us a Text Message Today's featured podcast is actually an old radio show recently discovered in Rob's grandmother's attic. It turns out Rob's Great-grandfather Cecil hosted "The Magical Elixir Hour" back in 1910. And believe it or not the guest on this randomly selected episode happens to be Chris's Great-grandfather Thaddeus, on to promote his new line of men's health elixirs.
23 : Ask The Sommelier
June 05, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBSend us a Text Message On today's featured podcast "Ask The Sommelier", host Chance Hamlin usually interviews his renowned sommelier friends and peers. His guest on this episode, however, is a wine novice trying to work his way up in the business. Hear Chance's expert advice along with some "in-the-field" recordings of customer interactions as his rookie subject details the pains of being a sommelier intern at TGI Fridays.
22 : The Hyundai Santa Fe Enthusiast Podcast
May 22, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBSend us a Text Message On today’s podcast, Joe Hyundai hosts a show dedicated to everyone’s favorite midsize SUV : the Santa Fe. Joe and his guest “Dan Dan the Hyundai Man” discuss their recent Santa Fe mods, Joe’s attempts to inherit the first Santa Fe ever made, and how to sabotage a Kia Sorento.
21: The Star-Studded Telethon To Help Raise Awareness
May 08, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBSend us a Text Message Today’s recommended podcast is actually a telethon promoting a very relevant and worthy cause. With celebrity guests and a donation goal of 72 billion dollars, the hosts of “The Star-Studded Telethon to Help Raise Awareness” are hopeful they can solve what many say is society’s biggest, most pressing issue right now.
20 : Family Chatters (w/ guest Erika)
April 24, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBSend us a Text Message Chris’s wife Erika is here to help celebrate the 5th anniversary of Family Chatters, a podcast claiming to be the ONLY place you can find in-depth discussion on the 90s sitcom Family Matters. On Fam Chat, the gang reviews Family Matters season 6 episode 14 : “The Substitute Son”, in which Urkel uses his transformation chamber to become Bruce Lee and does a very offensive accent while beating up group of bikers who called Laura Winslow a tramp.
19 : The Fish Prince (of Bel-Air)
April 10, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBSend us a Text Message This episode of Podcast Town is NOT a parody of Tiger King coming out probably a week too late...I repeat, it is not that. This is a real podcast Chris and Rob found that is in the documentary style of Tiger King and features oddball characters from the underground world of betta fish breeders.
18 : A History of Virus
March 27, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBSend us a Text Message Chris & Rob try to do something different by showcasing an earnest medical advice podcast they hope will provide valuable information in the face of the 2020 global pandemic.
17 : The Video Game Movie Review Comic Books Friends Hanging Out True Crime Podcast
March 13, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBSend us a Text Message On today’s episode we hear from a podcast that can’t decide what its main topic should be but CAN guarantee it is focusing on totally unique concepts in the realm of podcasting. Presenting “The Video Game Movie Review Comic Books Friends Hanging Out True Crime Podcast”.
16 : The Confession Confessionals
February 28, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBSend us a Text Message On the podcast “The Confession Confessionals”, host Father Mulroney secretly records his parishioners as they come to anonymously confess their sins. This time his “guest” happens to be an old friend our podcast: Martii. And while it maybe wasn’t the intention for Martii to be on this episode, the voice that started talking sounded too much like him to turn back. So here we are. Enjoy!
15 : Madison Avenue Advertising Men
February 14, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBSend us a Text Message Today we hear from the brand marketing podcast "Madison Avenue Advertising Men" with an episode centered on their quest to make Stove Top stuffing the most popular gift this Valentine's Day.
14 : Calling Bezos
January 31, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBSend us a Text Message Today's featured podcast is "Calling Bezos", a show in which two guys who believe they own the domain for amazon.com try to call Jeff Bezos and hold it ransom. Could this be the episode Jeff finally picks up the phone? If I were you, I would just listen and also tell all my friends to do the same.
13 : The Planet Fitness Official Podcast
January 17, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBSend us a Text Message Today we feature the lost pilot episode of Planet Fitness’s official podcast. Hosted by two employees on their shift, the show aims to give a behind-the-scenes look at the gym famous for its “judgement free zone”. But things take a turn when someone tries to steal an Elliptical.
12 : Nasty Time with The Dirty Boys
January 03, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBSend us a Text Message The first episode of 2020 features a podcast from a couple of old "friends": Bob K. and Charles K. Schwab host Nasty Time with The Dirty Boys, a Christian podcast disguised as a podcast for heathens. Full disclosure: the Schwab brothers paid to have their show featured on Podcast Town, and paid extra to have Chris & Rob advertise their new line of sports drinks.
11 : Holiday Special : The Tim Allen Clause
December 20, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBSend us a Text Message When the Podcast Town holiday special is interrupted by a mysterious visitor, Chris & Rob are thrown into an adventure that will not only teach them the true meaning of Christmas, but also answer the age old question: is Tim Allen real?
10 : Grandma's Facebook Fun-Time Hour
December 06, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBSend us a Text Message On the podcast “Grandma’s Facebook Fun-Time Hour”, host Francine Masterson just wants her grandson Michael to return her messages. Even after 205 episodes of reaching out to him with no reply, Francine doesn’t give up hope. On episode 206 she and her faithful cohost Ethel react to Michael’s latest Facebook statuses as usual, but things take a turn when the show’s producer, G-Wagon, gets involved.
09 : The Moonrise Kingdom Cult (w/ guest Nick Baglas)
November 22, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBSend us a Text Message The Moonrise Kingdom Cult is famous for two things: 1.) its weekly podcast aimed at recruiting new members, and 2.) not having any members. This week Chris & Rob are shocked to learn they once appeared as guests on the show, despite having no memory of the experience. They must listen along to discover what happened as events unfold and between them and the show’s bizarre host and self-proclaimed cult leader, “Jeffery.”
08 : Monday Night L.A.W. (Life After Wrestling)
November 08, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBSend us a Text Message Today’s podcast deals with America’s favorite pastime: 1980s underground wrestling. On Monday Night L.A.W., former wrestlers from the Southern West Carolinas Independent Wrestling Function share stories and grapple with assimilating back into society after retirement from the sport. On this episode, host and fan favorite “The Glory” is joined by guest Josh McDonald, aka “The Bad Hombre”, who just wants to apologize for his character(s) from the 80s that are turning ...
07 : My Mom's Cousin Joey
October 25, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBSend us a Text Message Chris surprises and embarrasses Rob with this week's featured show: the secret podcast Rob does with his mom's cousin. On "My Mom's Cousin Joey", Rob's mom's cousin (Joey) gives advice, discusses his failed food truck business, and quarrels with Rob to near physical violence throughout the episode.
06 : Bridge Bros
October 11, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBSend us a Text Message This week we take a look at Bridge Bros, a podcast where two friends in Iowa review their favorite bridges. Sounds boring, right? Well there's only one way to find out and that is to listen to our show. Bridge Bros is sponsored by Henderson's Brewery. Henderson's: Good Beers Made Way Out In the Woods.
05 : Word To Your Mother with Clippy
September 27, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBSend us a Text Message Today's podcast is hosted by everyone's favorite helper, Microsoft Word paperclip "Clippy". On Word To Your Mother, Clippy tries to teach Word to people's moms. On this episode Clippy and old friend the AOL running guy reminisce about CD-ROMs, Y2K, and their love lives.
04 : Sex Phone
September 13, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBSend us a Text Message Today we take a look at a podcast called "Sex Phone", whose frustrated host is just trying to give people advice on love and romance. Unfortunately, he must wade through a barrage of confused callers and an unhelpful new cohost who his producer found outside the vape store. This podcast contains mature discussion (like about sex) and explicit language (like the f-word).
03 : This Is Your Captain Speaking
August 30, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBSend us a Text Message Today's featured show is a now defunct podcast hosted by airline pilots mid-flight. Hear first hand as the captain and his co-pilot go meticulously down the pre-flight checklist, taxi to the runway, and take off for what everyone hopes will be a smooth, uneventful trip. This is "This Is Your Captain Speaking."
02 : Can I Get A Witness?
August 16, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBSend us a Text Message This week's featured podcast is all about the Witness Protection Program and the personal stories of those within it. Anonymous host "The Ostrich" uses voice modulation to mask his guests' identities while trying his best not to reveal them during the interview.
01 : P.O.D.C.A.S.T. : The First Podcast Ever Made
August 02, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBSend us a Text Message Welcome to Podcast Town, a new show from the creators of Step by Stapp that will be featuring a variety of under-the-radar podcasts people haven't heard of before and are definitely not fake. For the inaugural episode, we thought it would be appropriate to play a rare recording of the first podcast ever made - a podcast made unintentionally - but a podcast nonetheless. It all began back in 1990 at a Radio Shack in New Jersey...
Podcast Town Trailer
July 19, 2019 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MBSend us a Text Message Hear the trailer for Podcast Town, a brand new show from the hosts of Step by Stapp coming to platforms everywhere AUGUST 2ND. Podcast aficionados Chris McCarthy & Rob Hadden are shining a light on some of the best undiscovered podcasts out there. Each episode showcases a different under-the-radar podcast that in addition to being completely real, is also definitely not fake. These shows span genres and feature a variety of hosts and guests who don't sound anything l...
Step by Stapp 82 : Series Finale
April 26, 2019 04:02 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBSend us a Text Message It’s the last episode and this one has a little bit of everything: special guest Erika, Blank Check podcast, listener voicemails, someone being forced to read a monologue, and more! And obviously we recap the series finale of Step by Step and explain how Scott Stapp wrote the song Higher about it.
Step by Stapp 81 : Trial of the Century
April 12, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBSend us a Text Message On the penultimate episode of the podcast, Julian Morena returns to once again demand royalties for writing the Step by Stapp theme song. Having anticipated this, Chris & Rob bring their lawyer, Chad Nicholas (Nick Baglas) on the show to defend them. Little do they know Julian brought his lawyer as well, Chris's infamous Uncle Jeff (Steve Schifini). What unfolds is a thrilling and, at times, disgusting courtroom drama people will be talking about for years to come. ...
Step by Stapp 80 : The Big Announcements
March 29, 2019 04:32 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBSend us a Text Message Ladies & Gentlemen, we have two big announcements. 1.) The Step by Stapp 3rd anniversary show in April will also be the series finale. Yes, this podcast is coming to an end - but a new one is just around the corner! Announcement 2.) Scott Stapp has a new album coming out and the first single has been released. Chris & Rob provide unprecedented access to their process as they analyze new Stapp lyrics live on the show and discover how this new song might be about the St...
Step by Stapp 79 : The Paternity Test
March 15, 2019 04:55 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBSend us a Text Message When Rob tricks Chris into guesting on his internet daytime talk show, "Robby", Chris must defend himself against Kayla, an alleged former lover who claims he is the father of 3-year old Brianna. Though Chris insists he has never met Kayla, only a paternity test can truly solve this dispute. On Step by Step, Frank & Carol find out they are having a baby (aka Brendan replacement) and have mixed emotions. Scott Stapp also had mixed emotions when he wrote the Creed son...
Step by Stapp 78 : Step by Stabb : A True Crime Podcast
March 01, 2019 05:01 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBSend us a Text Message Special guest Kendra joins the show to help do a gritty true crime podcast. Step by Stabb takes a deep dive into the mysterious disappearance of Ron Chadden - a man who vanished after leaving a frantic voicemail for his wife. The twists and turns that unfold upon investigation will truly shock you. This coincides with the Step by Step season 4 episode where Mark commits the true crime of giving in to peer pressure and egging houses on Halloween. Of course, the Cree...
Step by Stapp 77 : The Amnesia Episode
February 15, 2019 06:30 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBSend us a Text Message When Chris & Rob both get amnesia after being struck by lightning, they must figure out who they are and what their podcast is about (with a little help from a friendly caller). They soon discover the episode of Step by Step where Cody also gets lightning-induced amnesia. But can Chris & Rob piece together which Creed song was inspired by that specific episode? Or what a song even is? Listen and find out for yourself!