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Who Are These Podcasts?

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Hosted by Karl and a variety of guest cohosts, WATP navigates the murky waters of today’s popular and not-so-popular podcasts. They offer honest reviews that break the 4th wall of broadcasting and sometimes make sensitive podcasters cry a little. Simply put, they’re listening so you don’t have to. Subscribe to Who Are These Podcasts wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Episodes

Ep151 - RebelTaxi's Pizza Party Podcast

This week we listen to a show that talks about cartoons. Not cartoons that you enjoy or care about, all the other ones. Digibro makes his WATP debut and gets very meta. There's a lot going on right now. We address the people who are pretending to be WATP, No Agenda ripping us off, Cum Town doing an impression of me, Opie admitting his show sucks, and a show that reviewed WATP. I think there's other stuff too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 20192 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 151

Ep150 - The Real Ass Podcast

For the first time ever, a podcast host threatened us with violence if we didn't review his show. That was motivating. Doug joins us to discuss one of Luis J. Gomez's shows. The one that's not very good. We also discuss Opie, Alex Jones talking about us, our appearance on the Dickheads Podcast, Boomer Guy vs. Kaya, and (unfortunately for Doug) much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 20191 hr 50 minSeason 1Ep. 150

Ep149.5 - Step by Stapp (Rebroadcast) + bonus material

We're taking this week off but not before we play next week's teaser. And it's a WATP first! In the meantime, enjoy a classic episode... or don't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 201959 min

Ep149 - AFTERSHOCKXL

Former Howard Stern Show intern Steve Grillo used to suck at warming up a baked potato for Howard. But that was years ago. Nowadays he's sucking at so much more. Especially podcasting. This is a show where a bunch of people who used to work together in a restaurant talk about working together in a restaurant while a puppet interjects with completely unfunny quips. Hand to God. Cros and Kevin team up this week to talk about Sal Mannila, Opie Radio, Michael Rapaport, Yakov Smirnoff, Disgraceland, ...

Apr 07, 20191 hr 50 minSeason 1Ep. 149

Ep148 - The Misfits Podcast

It's WATP vs. YouTube! Well, not really. It's just us talking about six guys who play video games better than average. Kaya from the Official Podcast joins us to talk about Apex Legends, Fortnite, and whatever. We also get into The Dick Show ripping us off, Opie's Yelp reviews, Cringe of the Week, and voicemails. Wait, did I just promote voicemails? That's a typo. Support Deep Discount: http://bit.ly/DD-WATP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 20191 hr 56 minSeason 1Ep. 148

Ep147 - The Brighter Side

This week we explore the wits of half-wits. It's a show that sounds a lot like listening to your aunt and uncle play Cards Against Humanity with their stoner friends. Adam joins the show from New Orleans to like add some like cajun spice. And I know there are some people who just scan this description looking for the word "Opie." Good news, we chat a lot about Opie Radio, there's an update on Sheamus, and a brand new Cringe of the Week. Cheers! Support our sponsor: http://bit.ly/DD-WATP Learn mo...

Mar 24, 20191 hr 46 minSeason 1Ep. 147

Ep146 - Talking Simpsons

This week we talk about people who are talking about the Simpsons. Well, they talk mostly about themselves, but they disguise it as a show about the Simpsons. Doug and Cros politely pretend to be interested in this week's podcast and then the real fun begins. We discuss the stand up set that was performed by Sheamus McKillian, the host of Chewed Gum. Doing stand up comedy for the first time is hard, but Sheamus (Todd) makes it seem impossible. We also play a clip from the roast battle that was p...

Mar 17, 20191 hr 59 minSeason 1Ep. 146

Ep145 - Funemployment Radio

This week we listened to a show out of Portland that thinks it's on the radio. It is not. But good news for them, they have listeners in multiple countries and Indianapolis. Jen from the Jingles Department joins the show to chat about Greg and Sarah, Opie and Carl, and Joe and Alex. There might even be other things, who knows. Visit DeepDiscount.com: http://bit.ly/DD-WATP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 20192 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Ep144 - Fangasm

Do you like the podcast My Dad Wrote a Porno? Are you bummed because you're not one of the hosts? Well here's an idea, copy everything about it and put out your own rip-off version. The only problem is Fangasm already did that. Kevin and Andy join the show to discuss this trainwreck of a podcast as well as our recent appearance on Dick's show, Opie and Vic Henley hanging at Gebhard's, Sheamus's stand up, and the fail of the week. Support our awesome sponsor: http://bit.ly/DD-WATP Learn more abou...

Mar 03, 20192 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 144

Ep143 - Phil in the Blanks

This week we talk Dr. Phil with Dick Masterson. Dick was on the Dr. Phil Show back in, what we call, the day. Get ready for some self help mumbo jumbo. We learn that you should improve yourself while judging other people. There's nothing I don't agree with. We also force Dick to listen to The Biggest Problem in the Universe, episode 77 (the one he wasn't on). I owe him one after this. Remember to buy movies and shows here: http://bit.ly/DD-WATP and use promo code WATP15. Learn more about your ad...

Feb 24, 20192 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 143

Ep142 - Chewed Gum

This week we don't talk about just one sh*tty podcast, we're reviewing three very, very sh*tty podcasts. Doug (from the Who's Right Podcast) and Cros (from right down the street) join us to discuss Chewed Gum, a show that supposedly provides critical reviews of TV shows and movies. It's about time someone did this! Chewed Gum might just be the most clippable podcast we've ever reviewed. It's wall-to-wall fails. We also discuss Opie and his big interview with Bruce Willis, the Ron Burgundy podcas...

Feb 17, 20191 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Ep141 - The Last Podcast on the Left

Three guys make jokes about Nazis then immediately get uncomfortable about it and talk about 90s sitcom Home Improvement instead. As I type this, this show ranks as the 8th most popular comedy show on iTunes (177 places higher than the Official Podcast). Kaya joins the show to discuss Nazis, edgelords, Hannah Gadsby (the Opie of standups), Boomer Guy, and more. Support the show (if you feel inclined): https://www.wehavemerch.com/collections/who-are-these-podcasts Learn more about your ad choices...

Feb 10, 20191 hr 48 minSeason 1Ep. 141

Ep140 - The Mike O'Meara Show

This week Vinnie joins us to reminisce about the Don and Mike Show. We both remember it being a good show but after listening to what Mike O'Meara and Robb Spewak are doing now, it seems implausible. Wacky voices, fake laughter, boring anecdotes, the mailbag - this show has it all... wrong. Opie tells, and then explains, the worst joke he’s ever attempted. We also hear from Scorch, Dorkles, Boomer Guy, and Steve Martin. Get 15% off your purchase at Deep Discount with code: WATP15 http://bit.ly/D...

Feb 03, 20192 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 140

Ep139 - Attention Hellmart Shoppers (bonus)

We're taking this week off so why not revisit an episode that was online for about a week before being taken down? After playing a couple of new voicemails, we join Karl and Doug from way back in March of 2018. WATP was different back then. Instead of talking about Opie we mostly talked about a woman who was threatening a lawsuit and arena rock bands. I'll say it again, thank God for Opie! Buy merch: https://www.wehavemerch.com/collections/who-are-these-podcasts Buy movies: http://bit.ly/DD-WATP...

Jan 27, 20191 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 139

Ep138 - Citation Needed

Cornballs + uncontrollable laughter + piss troughs = Citation Needed. Cros walked 1.9 miles through a snowstorm (literally) to join us and discuss how god awful these atheists are at podcasting. We also had the debut of Chris the producer. It was a successful debut if the objective was to get the hosts drunk on tequila and make the second half of the show a slur-fest. We also talk about Opie's Instagram video, Opie's podcast, we give everyone an update on the ladies from TCGA, and we play a ton ...

Jan 20, 20191 hr 51 minSeason 1Ep. 138

Ep137 - SleepyCast

If you like shows where a bunch of dudes all yell over each other while discussing penetration with cartoon candy, you might want to skip this episode. Andy and I were not impressed. After pushing through the audio assault that is the SleepyCabin Podcast, we hit on a number of other important topics. We find out what's new with Stuttering John, listen to some voicemails, find out that Opie is dumber than we thought, and give everyone an update on our budding relationship with Carl Ruiz. Want to ...

Jan 13, 20191 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Ep136 - The H3 Podcast

Ethan and Hila Klein are YouTube celebrities trying to interview actual celebrities. The result is exachee what you'd think. Kaya from the Official Podcast joins the show and points out that one of the two hosts (cough) Hila (cough) has a microphone in front of her for no apparent reason. Somehow, Jack Black actually takes the biggest beating in this episode. We also talk about a recent mention on No Agenda, flat earthers, WATP ep. 88, Ancient Aliens guy, and of course Opie Radio. It's almost to...

Jan 06, 20191 hr 45 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Ep135 - This Could Get Awkward

This week Kevin and Janel's dad join us to discuss the likeyest, most vocal fryiest podcast we've ever heard. This show is the perfect example of everything wrong with podcasts and podcasters, and so is This Could Get Awkward. After listening to the word "like" 418 times, we check in on Opie going on the Brother Wease show, listen to Sam Roberts' response to WATP, and check in on some new voicemails from upstanding citizens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 20181 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Ep134 - Notsam Wrestling

This week we listen to the worst professional broadcaster, Sam Roberts, read through his WWE fan fiction. This is a podcast that is hosted by a professional radio personality and not just some teenage boy in his bedroom... I think. Jen from the Jingles Department joins the show to discuss The Official Podcast's official response to last week's episode, Opie's drunken rant about Ant and Jimmy, and Opie's road trip to Rochester to visit his mentor. Also, Carl Ruiz comes up with a new nickname for ...

Dec 25, 20181 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Ep133 - The Biggest Problem in the Universe

This week we review one of my all-time favorite podcasts, TBPITU, featuring hosts Maddox and Dick Masterson. Heads up, things might get confusing because joining us to analyze the show is Dick! We take a deep dive into Dick's old show, take a peek at what Maddox is doing currently, discuss appearing on bonus episodes of other podcasts, and talk about talking about pro wrestling. It's a marathon. If I was a smart podcaster I would have turned this into a two parter. Sh*t, why did I just think of ...

Dec 16, 20182 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Ep132 - Call Her Daddy

Barstool Sports has been synonymous with average sports talk for years. But they realized something was missing. And that something was apparently... skanks. Well, problem solved. Cros and Anndeee join the show this week to review a painful-to-listen-to d*ck tease show. We also update everyone on how terrible Stuttering John's career is going and, of course, hang out at Gebhard's with Opie and the gang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 20181 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 132

Ep131 - Armchair Expert

Dax Shepard used to be on a TV show with Ashton Kutcher, who's much more famous than him. He's married to Kristen Bell, who's much more famous than him. He hosts a podcast, that is somehow much more famous than him. Adam from the MHOG podcast joins the show for the first time to riff on Dax, Opie, and the Official Podcast's response to WATP's review of their show. Plus, we talk sh*tting at work. http://whoarethese.com http://bit.ly/DD-WATP https://www.mhogpodcast.com Learn more about your ad cho...

Dec 02, 20181 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 131

Ep130 - The Official Podcast

This week we listen to The Official Podcast and try to answer questions like "what are they even talking about?" and "does that make any sense?" After coming to zero conclusions on why this is a popular show, we chat about a recent Maddox episode and play a voicemail from a celebrity. Kevin joins the show along with the guy who talks about ancient aliens on the History Channel and the drummer from Metallica. Yakov Smirnoff couldn't make it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Nov 25, 20181 hr 45 minSeason 1Ep. 130

Ep129 - Two Girls One Ghost

Ready for spooky ghost stories? Ready for a show with compelling hosts who can mix humor in with the paranormal effortlessly? Ready for high-end voice talent? Swing and a miss, strike three. Doug is back to help us dismantle this garbage podcast. Also, Opie learns how to pronounce his cohost's name, Bonnie McFarlane calls in, and we read recent five-star reviews that really put us in our place. https://whosrightpodcast.com/ http://whoarethese.com/ https://www.wehavemerch.com/collections/who-are-...

Nov 18, 20181 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 129

Ep128 - Amy Schumer Presents 3 Girls 1 Keith

It's the long awaited return of Cros and he does not disappoint. We discuss Amy Schumer's podcast, a show that would be more appropriately titled: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. We revisit a music/true crime podcast that Cros is responsible for us reviewing in the first place. Then we get to the big controversy of the day - Opie uploading a video to call out Joe Rogan. This guy is the gift that just keeps on giving! Dick Masterson takes shit from a cat lover, Karl buys a slide whistle, and muc...

Nov 11, 20181 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 128

Ep127 - How it Obviously Ends

Oh boy, it's another show featuring nonsensical improv comedy. The epidemic is so big that it has even spread to Canada. Speaking of our northern neighbors, Gavin joins the show from Buffalo. I'm pretty sure that's in Canada. After we learn that nonsense tickles Gavin's funnybone, we move on to Opie and Stuttering John. This might be our best Opie segment yet. We listen to him interview crazy people (homeless vets, Gary Busey, etc.) while making it all about him. We also highlight the show's tra...

Nov 04, 20181 hr 44 min

Ep126 - The Purrrcast

Dick Masterson from the Dick Show joins us this week to talk about cat addicted cat hoarders. These people have obvious mental disorders that they aren't dealing with, and Dick breaks it down masterfully. (see what I did there?) We also chat about Maddox and his latest The Best Debate in the Universe. There's an update on Opie that includes our friends at the Anthony Cumia Show. Please visit and support: https://thedickshow.com/ https://www.patreon.com/thedickshow https://www.compoundmedia.com/ ...

Oct 28, 20181 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 126

Ep125 - Good Times, Great Movies

This week we review a podcast that was asking for it... literally. Every other week, Doug and Jamie watch a movie from the 80s then record a show explaining the movie scene by scene. It's like How Did This Get Made minus the jokes, insights, celebrities, fanbase, and fun. We also check in on Stuttering John who, on Twitter, threatened to annihilate and destroy us. We hear some hottakes from Opie on the subjects of apple picking and pumpkin picking. Then we check out some voicemails... spoiler, C...

Oct 21, 20181 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 125

Ep124 - Opie Radio Revisited

This week Andy and his brother Joe join the show to analyze and review a two part Opie podcast featuring Stuttering John and Jackie the Jokeman. Wow, this line-up would have been great... if this was 1998! Get it? We also play some clips of my appearance on The Dick Show and take a victory lap. We discuss pooping at work and why long emails are paralyzing. Support the show, get your WATP merch: https://www.wehavemerch.com/collections/who-are-these-podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Oct 14, 20181 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 124

Ep123 - Killers, Cults, and Nutjobs

It's been a while since we reviewed an independent podcast that is this bad. It's a true crime show that checks all the boxes: The host reads a wikipedia page? Check. The cohost adds no value? Check. There's an endless rant on Hot Pockets? Yep. Cros is back as we run through a number of important topics including Chip Chipperson stealing my act, Rich Vos at a podcast festival, Opie foreshadowing, and the Howard Stern Show turning gay. We also revisit How Cum and learn why episode 29 was taken of...

Oct 07, 20181 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 123
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