Poor Boys' Variety Pack!

Welcome to Poor Boys' Variety Pack where the hosts, Caleb Russell and Ben Thompson "taste test" different podcast genres, themes, and ideas every week as they search for their next "signature flavor."

Join them as they plunge into a big ol' bag of podcast candies (podcandies?... No. No, I don't think so.) and pull out some very good tasty treats for your ear holes to enjoy.

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Episodes

9. Poor Boys' Master Class: Christmas Edition! - Taste Test

Caleb & Ben teach you about Christmas. Kinda. Like... The second quarter-ish is about Christmas, then they get sidetracked in creating elaborate backstories for their characters. They also have fidget cubes now. Check out Ben: Instragram: @benjaminderrellthompson Twitter: @benjaminderrell Check out Caleb: Instragram: Twitter: @thecalebrussell Instagram: @ext.calebrussell This show was brought to you by two cute boys who are very poor.

Nov 17, 2019•53 min

8. Poor Boys' Customer Service! - Taste Test

Caleb & Ben provide customer service help to some people. Sort of. It's a weird episode. Check out Daniel: Twitter/Instragram/TikTok: @ThatShafferKid Check out Adam: Instagram: @AdamGaulke Check out Ben: Instragram: @benjaminderrellthompson Twitter: @benjaminderrell Check out Caleb: Instragram: Twitter: @thecalebrussell Instagram: @ext.calebrussell

Oct 27, 2019•50 min

7. Poor Boys' Space Odyssey! - Taste Test

Caleb & Ben are join by Lucy Thompson as they embark on a space adventure! Check out Lucy: https://twitter.com/Lucy_McBell https://www.instagram.com/misslucybelle/ Check out the PBVP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/poorboysvarietypack Check out Caleb: https://twitter.com/thecalebrussell https://www.instagram.com/ext.calebrussell/ Check out Ben: https://twitter.com/benjaminderrell https://www.instagram.com/benjaminderrellthompson/ Reach out: poorboysvarietypack@gmail.com...

Oct 14, 2019•55 min

6. Poor Boys' Flight of the Forgotten Films 2! - Signature Flavor

Caleb & Ben have found their first signature flavor! On this week's episode they'll talk about the films Harold & Maude and Flubber while tasting cold brews and cookies. Check out the PBVP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/poorboysvarietypack Check out Caleb: https://twitter.com/thecalebrussell https://www.instagram.com/ext.calebrussell/ Check out Ben: https://twitter.com/benjaminderrell https://www.instagram.com/benjaminderrellthompson/ Reach out: poorboysvarietypack@gmail.com...

Oct 06, 2019•47 min

5. Poor Boys' American Life! - Taste Test

Caleb & Ben bring you their own version of This American Life, with their special guest: Adam Gaulke! Check out Adam: https://www.instagram.com/adamgaulke/ Check out Caleb: https://twitter.com/thecalebrussell https://www.instagram.com/ext.calebrussell/ Check out Ben: https://twitter.com/benjaminderrell https://www.instagram.com/benjaminderrellthompson/ Reach out: poorboysvarietypack@gmail.com...

Sep 29, 2019•25 min

4. Poor Boys' Sequel Pitches! - Taste Test

Caleb & Ben bring you their sequels for the movies Princess Bride, Inception, and Inside Out. Check out Caleb: https://twitter.com/thecalebrussell https://www.instagram.com/ext.calebrussell/ Check out Ben: https://twitter.com/benjaminderrell https://www.instagram.com/benjaminderrellthompson/ Reach out: poorboysvarietypack@gmail.com...

Sep 22, 2019•44 min

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