

Episode One
Episode One
Each episode is the first—and only—episode of a failed podcast.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 1h
399 - The Surveillance of Alex Branson
Agent Beachball (Andrew), Agent Popsicle (Branson), and Agent Shandy (Charles) trail podcaster Alex Branson on routine surveillance. E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/e1podcast
Ending song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSiIHlIVIrA

Aug 4, 2025 • 3min
E2 #92 - GooGo the Goose’s Goof-Off Garden [Patreon Preview]
GooGo the Goose (Charles) and Mr. Smiles (Branson) are joined by A24 creative director Hale Handleworth (Andrew), who is developing new ideas for the GooGo franchise. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-92-googo-goof-135713055

Aug 2, 2025 • 3min
1001 Funny Planets Mission 2 [Patreon Preview]
The crew prepares for a vacation to the Roller Coaster Pope's theme park planet, but things don't go as planned… Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/1001-funny-2-war-135568588

Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 2min
398 - RiscoReal Productions Fall Meeting for Reality Programming
Risco VPs LaChance Chalmers (Branson) and Jason G. Jitters (Charles) discuss fall reality programming, including Who Wants To Be Food Island, Labor of Love, and No Metzen Around!
Ending song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSiIHlIVIrA
E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/e1podcast

Jul 28, 2025 • 4min
E0 #57 - Small Talk 3 / Walt's Smile Log 25 [Patreon Preview]
Columbo (Hesse) is living in the Everybody Loves Raymond museum and Walt Tremblay (Branson) is living in his dead friend's apartment. At Winky's Diner, they discuss the origins and sexuality of the SNL character Mango, among many other things. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e0-57-small-talk-135168091

Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 10min
397 - Love Out of Bounds: Rebound of Love: A Ref’s Story: Whistle of Love
Ref Nate is the #1 draft pick in the NBA Ref Draft. But when he falls in love with a player named Raz Hummler, will his personal feelings interfere with his ability to call the game fairly? For the first time in his life, this ref is going to take his shot. Lost scripted episode written in 2021.
With Nate Ruess, @tom_on_here, Charles Austin, Andrew Hudson, and Alex Branson
E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/e1podcast

Jul 21, 2025 • 3min
E2 #91 - Barflies [Patreon Preview]
Pussy Wallace (Branson) and his drinking buddy Dogeyes (Andrew) join a drinking team and discuss which year their favorite bars peaked. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-91-barflies-134633648

Jul 17, 2025 • 59min
396 - Saving Madame Samba
Captain McZerg (Charles) leads his fearless troops Pvt. Napoleon (Andrew) and Pvt. Freedrink (Branson) as they storm Chokepoint Beach and confront the diabolical Nazis in the famous battle known as World War II. E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/e1podcast

Jul 10, 2025 • 1h
395 - The Rogues’ Gallery
Supervillains C-Diff (Branson), Mr. Scarcity (Charles), and Weatherman aka Denny Twister (Andrew) discuss their powers, their schemes, and the superheroes they despise in New Bank City. E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast
Chicago live show on Friday, August 1. Get tickets. https://bit.ly/3SIzb4g

Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 2min
394 - The Silly Guys Go to the Library
The Silly Guys lose internet access and reluctantly go to the library, where they embark on a magical Pagemaster-style adventure with the help of Mr. Library.
With Will Menaker and Zeke Golvin. Cameos by Jake Rockatansky, Julian Feeld, Molly Mary O'Brien, Chris Wade, Ben Clarkson, and Patches.
Chicago live show on Friday, August 1. Get tickets: https://bit.ly/3SIzb4g