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
Step by Stapp 31 : Scott Weiland's Ghost Calls Loveline
May 12, 2017 04:06 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBSend us a Text Message Dana has a date with Mike "The Mover" Walters, who everybody knows just wants sex. Luckily Patrick Duffy is there to c-block her at every turn. Plus, Chris & Rob report on the recent Scott Stapp interview in which he reveals that he spoke with the ghost of Scott Weiland in a tour bus bathroom. The news story is light on details, so Chris & Rob reenact the encounter to show you EXACTLY how that conversation happened. In this episode, you will also find out how to prove...
Step by Stapp 30 : S by S-Town
April 28, 2017 06:10 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBSend us a Text Message Suzanne Somers' most attractive daughter, Karen, gets a chance to go to Chicago and be ogled by old men as a teen model. For some reason, Carol doesn't like this. Will Karen see that her mother is just looking out for her best interests? Or will she abandon her family and become the glamorous supermodel she's always wanted to be? I honestly can't remember. Plus, Chris & Rob try their hand at NPR-style investigative journalism podcasting and create their own version of...
Step by Stapp 29 : Anniversary Show - Live at Madison Square Garden
April 14, 2017 04:04 - 58 minutes - 40 MBSend us a Text Message To celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the podcast, we did a live show at Madison Square Garden before 20,000 screaming, adoring, panty-throwing fans. Luckily a soundproof recreation of Chris's dining room was constructed on the MSG stage, where we could record in peace and quiet. Helping us celebrate the big show are guests and real life step siblings Erika McCarthy and Brandon Mabry. We get down to the big questions like: how realistic were the depictions of step si...
Step by Stapp 28 : #GimmieDatVan
March 31, 2017 04:47 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBSend us a Text Message Step by Step again steals directly from 1992's popular culture and does an episode where the family brings home a giant but lovable St. Bernard. But when the dog gets between Frank & Carol's love making, they swiftly kick it out of their home forever. Plus, Chris discovers a contest in which indie rock veterans The Shins are giving away their trusty touring van - which happens to look EXACTLY LIKE CODY'S VAN. This of course fits perfectly with the podcast's upcoming w...
Step by Stapp 27 : Step by Stapp World Tour 2017
March 17, 2017 06:06 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBSend us a Text Message J.T. plagiarizes Wayne's World for his public access show while Frank and Carol argue about whether or not they would have intercourse with strangers on a desert island. When Frank says the wrong thing, Carol withholds sex (as per usual). Plus, as the one year anniversary of Step by Stapp approaches, we decide to celebrate by going on a world tour to perform live podcasts for each of our listeners. We even plan on making it down to Australia to see the one dude who do...
Step by Stapp 26 : Podcast Hecklers
March 03, 2017 05:42 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBSend us a Text Message Frank Lambert (Patrick Duffy (The Duff)) gets jealous after his daughter won't shut up about how cool her friend's dad is. He does what any father would do in this situation and challenges the other dad to a Velcro wall jumping contest. Turns out the new Scott Stapp / Art of Anarchy single "The Madness" is about this very season 2 episode. What are the odds? Plus, we discuss a couple of podcast haters who dedicated an entire episode of their show to bashing our show. ...
Step by Stapp 25 : The Devil's Mayonnaise
February 17, 2017 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBSend us a Text Message Guests Steve Schifini and Julian Morena are here to discuss the episode of Step by Step where J.T. has to take a test on Shakespeare's Hamlet, but is discriminated against because he's a jock. And honestly, when will the jocks get their day? We also point out some (obvious) similarities between Step by Step and The Godfather Part II. Plus, we share stories of having faked the reading of classic works of literature in school, break some Creed related news, and even bri...
Step by Stapp 24 : The Affordable Carrot Top Act
February 03, 2017 05:22 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBSend us a Text Message Dana & Cody take the SATs together despite the fact that Cody is 20, already has a career, and is probably not allowed within 1000 feet of a school. To everyone's surprise except the viewers, Dana does not do as well as the Code-man and decides her life is not worth living. Then all of the kids steal Frank's clothes and Patrick Duffy shows off his buff new physique. Plus in this special late night recording session, Chris solves America's health care crisis with a foo...
Step by Stapp 23 : Horny Old Man Contest
January 20, 2017 05:33 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBSend us a Text Message After Frank pushes Carol & Karen to enter a mother/daughter beauty contest at the local old white guy club, they are immediately verbally assaulted by said old white guys. But you know the old saying - "the show must go on regardless of unwanted sexual advances!" They perform a cheery duet much to the delight of old white guys and young white guys alike. Plus, Chris & Rob make a bet for $55 on whether Rob can go the full episode without singing a Destiny's Child song....
Step by Stapp 22 : Two in the Pink, One in the Sphinx
January 06, 2017 04:10 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBSend us a Text Message For Frank Lambert's 40th birthday, Carol gives him flying lessons. When the pilot immediately tries to commit murder suicide in the air, Frank must land the plane himself. Also, Cody installs a new shower head. Episode 21 of Step by Step truly has it all. Plus, we recap our New Year's Eve celebrations, resolutions for 2017, and eventually wind up pitching a new sitcom based on the notion of an Egyptian prisoner forced to live on campus with a stoner frat boy. And who ...
Step by Stapp 21 : Holiday Special : A Chris-mas Carol
December 21, 2016 04:17 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBSend us a Text Message Chris & Rob set out to do just another episode of the show; but things quickly go awry when a request for a day off leads Chris to cancel the recording & kick Rob (a.k.a. Bad Boy Bobby Cratchit) out of his house. Chris is soon visited by some colorful spirits as they try to show him the true meaning of Christmas before it's too late. This is a completely original premise. Enjoy this episode around the yule log with your family, unless you are a copyright lawyer in whi...
Step by Stapp 20 : Sally, Jessy, & Raphael
December 09, 2016 05:02 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBSend us a Text Message To celebrate our 20th episode, special guest Erika returns to the show to analyze the Step by Step where Frank finds out his elderly father is dating a stripper. Then we listen to and discuss the Creed smash hit "With Arms Wide Open". We all agree that it is, indeed, a song. Plus, Erika recalls a childhood memory of acting out the Sally Jessy Raphael Show into a Talkboy, and we revive the show with our own take on it. Chris & Rob recount tales of going to the worst st...
Step by Stapp 19 : The First Creed Thanksgiving
November 25, 2016 05:25 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBSend us a Text Message The Lamberts & Fosters get invited to a country club, where they immediately embarrass themselves by being low class. Cody gets an oven installed in his van and Dana has the hots for a rich guy's son. Plus, Chris & Rob reenact the first Creed Thanksgiving and Chris asks to borrow Rob's leaf blower. Then don't miss our brand new segment, "Bobby Baggins' Black Friday Brand Blast", and the guys discuss getting the podcast transcribed so future 6th grade classes can put o...
Step by Stapp 18 : Da Vinci's Barber
November 11, 2016 06:32 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBSend us a Text Message Carol goes back to school to get her degree and Frank agrees to take care of the kids in exchange for sex. Believe it or not, that's almost a direct quote from Episode 18 of Step by Step. And obviously the Creed song "Say I" is about this very same episode. Plus - Chris & Rob ponder why microphones look like penises, read their very first fan mail letter, and later discuss whether various historical figures may have known karate. Keep an ear out for Rob dissing Creed,...
Step by Stapp 17 : Free IQ Test
October 28, 2016 03:14 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBSend us a Text Message When Al Lambert starts a band after playing the drums for one week, JT tries to cash in as her manager. They get a gig at the bowling alley, Cody dresses like a woman, and Frank tries to kill a mouse or something. I don't know anymore. Plus, Chris brags about his newly found IQ score but Rob questions the test's validity. They also come up with a new book for Al Gore to write and discuss Spotify's suggestions of bands similar to Creed - Puddle of Mudd fans, it's time ...
Step by Stapp 16 : The Clean Episode
October 14, 2016 05:25 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBSend us a Text Message Step by Step's white Urkel Mark Foster gets bullied by a girl at school - that's right, a GIRL! Can you imagine? Mark's parents laugh at him and his his tomboy sister must bail him out by threatening to murder the female bully. Plus, Chris & Rob try to make it through an entire episode with good, clean humor and no cursing or sexual innuendos. Can they avoid talking about their own butts for 44 and a half minutes? Listen and find out!
Step by Stapp 15 : Get Out Of My Dreams, Get Into My Van
September 30, 2016 04:39 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBSend us a Text Message Dana learns to drive and almost gets into a fender bender, causing her to reconsider everything about her life and whether it's even worth living at all! Plus Al gets a drum set or something. Chris & Rob discuss the origins of waffle fries, their morning commutes, and before you know it the podcast turns into Infowars. Plus, Chris genuinely and unironically enjoys playing a few Billy Ocean songs when he sees comparisons between Creed's "Suddenly" and the aforementione...
Step by Stapp 14 : With Legs Wide Open
September 16, 2016 04:15 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBSend us a Text Message Friend of the show Jay Ferraro is back to help recap the episode of Step by Step where the kids are left alone and throw a house party. And just what did Scott Stapp think about this when he wrote the 2001 song "Who's Got My Back?" Plus, Jay must recite a passage from the Vagina Monologues when he breaks BOTH podcast rules by doing an impression of and insulting Scott Stapp in a span of 5 seconds. Also of interest: the guys identify the exact second of Who Framed Roge...
Step by Stapp 13 : Beringer!
September 02, 2016 04:02 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBSend us a Text Message Cody tries to get abducted by aliens and Patrick Duffy is afraid of computers - once again this fear of technology is founded as a 1991 laptop self-deletes all of his prized digital files. And you won't believe what Scott Stapp had to say about this when he wrote the 1999 song "Beautiful". Plus, Chris and Rob pitch what could be the fall's hottest new TV drama all about a homicidal defense attorney who frames grocery store cashiers for murder. It even has a catchy the...
Step by Stapp 12 : Car Dealership Floozy
August 19, 2016 05:25 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBSend us a Text Message Special guest Stephen Okawa joins us to discuss episode 12 of Step by Step, in which J.T. steals his mom's new car to impress a girl. Turns out the Creed song "My Own Prison" is about EXACTLY THAT. Plus, a car-themed installment of "Can I, Should I, or Is This Legal?", a Creed reenactment in which we meet a new band member, and of course we wrap it all up with a theological debate about weiners. Scott Stapp, please come on the show.
Step by Stapp 11 : It's Not Five O'Clock Anywhere
August 05, 2016 05:09 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBSend us a Text Message Special guest Jay Ferraro stops by to share his thoughts on the most boring episode of Step by Step we've watched this season (hint: they play Monopoly on TV). Plus, friend of the show / polygamist Martii calls in again during Rob's Blank Check side podcast - and this time we also get to meet one of his spouses. Then the whole gang plays a new game called "Step or Stapp", and we encounter not one but TWO podcast infractions when Rob and Jay both slip up and insult / i...
Step by Stapp 10 : Get In The Van, Dana
July 22, 2016 04:37 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBSend us a Text Message Cody tries to impress Dana by getting a job and Frank (The Duff) is terrified of the new technology known as "answering machines". And rightfully so - an answering machine nearly takes his life! Plus Chris and Rob celebrate the first episode of double digits by re-enacting a moment from Creed's origins in 1991 (acting comparisons to Daniel Day Lewis and Gary Oldman would not be out of line). Then don't miss an impromptu game of "Can I, Should I, or Is This Legal?" Tri...
Step by Stapp 09 : Creed Quest
July 08, 2016 05:23 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBSend us a Text Message Frank (aka The Duff) takes his family camping against their will and they fight a bear, then years later Scott Stapp writes a patriotic song about it. Plus special guest Erika is back to share more embarrassing stories of Creed fandom, including the “Creed Quest” contest she won and how it relates to the Illuminati. The group also divulges their favorite mainstream movies that feature male nudity.
Step by Stapp 08 : The USS Smash Mouth
June 24, 2016 04:17 - 40 minutes - 28 MBSend us a Text Message Dana sneaks out of the house to go to a dangerous biker bar, where of course Patrick Duffy must save her through an epic karate battle. No, seriously. Plus Chris explains his new idea for how drive-thrus should operate, Rob talks about how his motorcycle validates his manhood, and the guys give Billy Joel some advice on songwriting.
Step by Stapp 07 : Laundry Songs
June 13, 2016 03:27 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBSend us a Text Message The Duff dresses like a clown and Carol is disappointed in him in Ep 7 of Step by Step, and then we all take a trip to Riff Town while listening to the Creed song "Ode". Plus Chris & Rob follow up on their mystery caller "Chunky" from last week, get an even weirder call live on the air during Rob's mini Blank Check podcast.
Step by Stapp 06 : Viking Comedy
May 27, 2016 04:41 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBSend us a Text Message The Lamberts & Fosters take on a family of large Wisconsin Swedes in some carnival games and Scott Stapp sings a song that is overtly about Jesus / Cody Lambert. Plus you'll hear the first voicemail from a fan on the Step by Stapp hotline (209-STAPPIT), the show gets a new sponsor, and Chris & Rob discuss their own unfortunate but eventual deaths.
Step by Stapp 05 : Build My Birdhouse, Bitch
May 13, 2016 03:41 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBSend us a Text Message On this installment of the podcast, Chris & Rob discuss Episode 5 of Step By Step and how it influenced Scott Stapp's first solo song, "Reach Out". Chris also recounts his 4th grade stage fright which somehow turns out to be a story about dicks, and Rob performs the worst freestyle rap of all time by anyone in history. Plus the guys discuss the prospect of going to see Scott Stapp perform live, and Suzanne Somers & Patrick Duffy do it in a bathtub - the least weird pl...
Step by Stapp 03 : Flour Child
April 29, 2016 04:42 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBSend us a Text Message In this very special episode of Step By Stapp, Chris & Rob welcome their first ever guest - none other than Chris's lawfully wedded wife, Erika! They discuss the Family Matters / Step By Step crossover episode as well as the Creed song "Bullets" (and of course decipher how the episode influenced the song). But the real star of the show is Erika's admittedly embarrassing story from her high school days as a Creed fanatic. Plus: will our first guest slip up & break the ...
Step by Stapp 02 : The Ten Commandments
April 22, 2016 04:15 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBSend us a Text Message On the second installment of the now world famous podcast Step By Stapp, Chris and Rob go in depth on the Step By Step theme song as they break down season 1 Episode 2 of the series, "Rules of the House." They also discuss which actors from the show have Twitter accounts and we get a geography update on where exactly Wisconsin is located. In the Scott Stapp segment of the show, we discuss the Creed song "Are You Ready?" but go into even greater detail on God's rules o...
Step by Stapp 01 : Pilot
April 15, 2016 04:07 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBSend us a Text Message On the inaugural episode of Step By Stapp, Chris and Rob introduce themselves and explain the concept of this podcast. Then they focus on the pilot of Step By Step and break down how it definitely 100% influenced the song “Torn”, track one from Creed’s first album. Ground rules are also set, including penalties for anyone who appears on the show and makes fun of Creed and / or Scott Stapp. It is strictly prohibited!
Step by Stapp Trailer
April 13, 2016 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.59 MBSend us a Text Message Chris & Rob introduce themselves, the show, and share intimate secrets so new listeners can get to know them better.