657 Teaser - We Need A Wizard
The boys discuss recruiting Andrew Tates in house wizard in the wake of his banning. Subscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
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Bonus: Exit Through the Gas Chamber feat. Jerry Stahl
In a bit of bonus content, Will interviews legendary author and screenwriter Jerry Stahl about his extremely funny and extremely dark, new book of gonzo reporting and personal memoir: Nein, Nein, Nein!: One Mans Tale of Depression, Psychic Torment, and a Bus Tour of the Holocaust. Jerry relates his surreal experience of visiting Auschwitz, Buchenwald, and Dachau by tour bus rather than train, reviews the cafeteria and gift shop selections available at these historical sites, the friends he made ...
656 - Bug Chasers (8/22/22)
Matt and Will put on their sports radio hats and rank the prospects for the 2024 GOP primary. Then we discuss the bug scourge now plaguing America, and the people who are NOT doing their part to stamp out the menace. New merch store! Tons of hot new merch! Get it, wear it, do NOT answer anyones questions about it: https://chapotraphouse.shop/ And, all our tour dates + tickets over at https://www.chapotraphouse.com/live
655 Teaser - Trump Bene Gesserit Program
We discuss Trump attempting to marry his daughter to Tom Brady, from Jared Kushners new memoir. Subscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
654 - Tossin’ the Pigskin feat. The Trillbillies (8/15/22)
We discuss the equal parts terrifying and stupid possibility that Trump or an associate actually tried to sell nuclear secrets to the Saudis, and all the insane ramifications for domestic and world politics. Then, were joined by Tom and Tarence of the Trillbillies to talk about the recent catastrophic flooding in Kentucky, and how the years of government neglect and industrial mining in the region have exacerbated the disaster. Also, prayers up for our boy Salman Rushdie. Link to the disaster re...
653 Teaser - You’re Not Stauffenberg, Bro
The boys discuss the legacy of General John F. Kelly Subscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
652 - Live in Portland: Is America Burger? feat. Bill Oakley (8/8/22)
Live from the Aladdin Theater in beautiful Portland, Oregon! Chapo is joined by our Womens Auxiliary Unit of Kath Krueger & Amber Rollo and Americas #1 treats connoisseur Bill Oakley to discuss the issues of the day. Topics include: Portlands phallocentric history, Alex Jones legal losses, Nancy Pelosis trip to Taiwan, and the recent victory for abortion rights in Kansas. Plus: can women find true fulfillment through becoming landlords? AND: a roundtable discussion of fast food culture in Americ...
Abortion Fundraiser THIS Thurs NYC (Amber's LAST Show)
If you are in NYC this Thursday, 8/11/22, come thru to Littlefield in Gowanus for a night of comedy, games and the LAST EVER live appearance of Amber Frost in a public show. Amber, the Pod About List boys and DM Patches will all be taking the stage for a vicious, no holds barred competition of wits and Giant Jenga. All proceeds go to the Kentucky Health Justice Fund, so youll not only be supporting a specific woman (Amber) but all women. Tickets here: https://littlefieldnyc.com/event/?wfea_eb_id...
651 Teaser - Demon Killing Sword
Subscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse Matt discusses the history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, a rebel state that existed in China from 1851-1864. The rebellion was organized around the landless Hakka people by Hong Xiuquan who, after failing his bureaucratic entrance exams, had a nervous breakdown that led him to believe he was the brother of Jesus Christ. Matt tracks the rise and fall of the kingdom, and how it fits in other proto-socialist movem...
650 - Hammer Time feat. Brace Belden (8/1/22)
Were joined by special investigator Brace Belden to look into the increasingly bizarre saga of the Black Hammer group, which recently made news as subject of a police raid, a suspicious death among their group members, criminal accusations against their leader, and now accusations of being part of a foreign influence operation. We discuss all this as well as the political value of Being Normal. Dates + Ticket links to TrueAnons live shows: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tour-general-no-69113927 D...
649 Teaser - Joe Biden Monster Factory
We take a look at Joes chances in 2024 and conclude that to win he MUST get a BBL. Subscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
648 - No More Targets feat. Brendan James & Noah Kulwin (7/25/22)
It's Blowback Season 3 Day! The boys are joined by Traitor Brendan James the occluded producer and his comprador running dog Noah Kulwin to talk Korea, the forgotten war. Topics include: why Korea is forgotten while Vietnam never goes away, popular misconceptions of the North Korean people and government, the fruitiness of American general Douglas MacArthur, allegations of the American use of bio-weapons during the Korean War, and much, much more. For all things Blowback go to: blowback.supporti...
646 - LIV Strong feat. PFT Commenter (7/18/22)
@PFTCommenter joins us for a tour around the wide world of sports! We talk the new Saudi golf tour LIV, Cletus the NFL transformer, gambling tips, the horniness of Yankee greats, and the future of sports media. PLUS Rep. Clay Higgins speaks directly to the cartels. Tickets for our Fall tour available at: https://www.chapotraphouse.com/live
644 - Hunter Gatherer (7/11/22)
The boys mourn the loss of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and reflect on his life and career and speculate as to why someone smoked his ass with a 2-liter pepsi and pack of Mentos. They then discuss Elon "Mr. Too Damn Follow Through" Musk's backing out of buying Twitter, Hunter Biden's latest antics, and President Brandon's cratering approval rating.
643 Teaser - Bye Bye Boris
We bid farewell to Boris Johnson. Subscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
642 - The Dinner Party (7/5/22)
We hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend. After last weeks coverage of the politics of the Roe reversal, we now move on to taking a look at the media, because boy is the consent manufacturing machine whirring into gear. Will looks at a trio of pieces from the New York Times that appear to be buttering up the readership to place the blame squarely on those least responsible, plus time well-spent on a profile of the most annoying people on Earth! Tickets to our live shows, merch & more (well, a...
641 Teaser - Say No Together
The isolation of delivery ads and the power of saying no together. Subscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
640 - Roe Wasn’t Burnt in a Day (6/28/22)
The crew discusses the massive news of the Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe. We talk about the overt evils and incompetent failures that got us to this point, the immediate reactions from various parties, and what may lie in the future.
639 Teaser - “K” is for Kounterintelligence
James Jesus Angleton goes krazy hunting Soviet moles in the CIA. Part of our interview with journalist Jefferson Morley on the CIA's role in Watergate, JFK, Cuba and more. Subscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
638 - Real Matt & Felix Hours (6/21/22)
With Will stuck in the Schengen Zone, Matt & Felix hold down the fort discussing Rod Drehers similar visa predicament, as well as elections in Colombia and France, Herschel Walkers rapidly multiplying secret families, and the potential hyper-federalization of America. Tickets to our upcoming live shows + our summer merch sale can be found over on www.chapotraphouse.com
UNLOCKED 637 - De-evolution is Real feat. Jerry Casale (6/16/22)
Will and Chris talk to DEVOs Jerry Casale about all things de-evolution, including state violence, punk rock, media, advertising, record industry hacks, Ohio, freaking out your audience, and whether or not humanity can escape de-evolution, or if were doomed to repeat until we fail. Check out the new vinyl release of Jerrys solo LP: https://www.geraldvcasale.com/products/12-inch-lp-gatefold-red-vinyl?variant=42652243525819 And the video for the Im Gonna Pay You Back single mentioned in the interv...
636 - Fox News feat. Stavros Halkias (6/13/22)
Stavvy stops by to discuss his new YouTube stand-up special and, of course, help answer advice questions submitted to other publications. This edition features a particularly insane mix of advice seekers and includes lazy first graders, animal apparel charity fraud, and the mischievous spirit of the Fox. Watch Stavs special right now for free at: https://youtu.be/eNpkhX85yf0 Everything in our store is 25% off now through the end of July: https://shop.chapotraphouse.com/ And finally, keep your ey...
635 Teaser - Bad Urban Vibes
Chesa Boudin recall, crime & homelessness vs. bad vibes of urban liberals. Subscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
634 - Feelin’ Feinstein! (6/6/22)
Between a piece on the lefts positions on Ukraine, the NYTs coverage of the death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, and Rebecca Traisters new profile of Dianne Feinstein, the theme of todays episode is looking the truth in the face and ignoring the most obvious conclusion.
633 Teaser - Cruise Control
Matt describes how we can see Americas destiny in Tom Cruises career. Subscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
632 - They Droop Horses, Don’t They? (5/31/22)
We do a public company audit over our failure to obtain PPP loans for our podcast business like our more industrious competitors. Then, a few current events including Trump at the NRA convention, Swedish hospitality habits, and the bloody shambles of indignities around the Queens platinum jubilee. Finally, a reading series from Biden-world about the presidents frustration that he just cant seem to catch a break!
631 Teaser - World’s Deadliest Police Crashes
Reality TV, bad cops, and celebrity trial smoke & mirrors with Molly Lambert. Subscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
Bonus: Dream of Californilection feat. Josh Androsky
Normal! Natural! Healthy! Sane! Its an episode on the California primaries! Friend of the show Josh Androsky stops by to give you everything you need to know to vote responsibly in the upcoming elections in California. But fear not, non-Golden State residents, this episode has laffs for you as well: bumbling Dems, insane Republicans, cop buffoonery, a cavalcade of goofy names! Plus, Joshs argument for building local power as a possible hope for escape from our dismal political reality. Tickets t...
630 - Full Stomach, Heavy Heart, Will Lose (5/23/22)
Helllllloooo babies! Just as we anticipated, Eric Adams explores a run for president in 2024, so we look at the possibility of New Yorks mayor taking his vibe revolution national. We also look at some juicy financial drama going on over at Black Rifle Coffee Company, plus, Tom Friedmans sad, ominous lunch with the President. Catch us a Pickathon August 6th, tickets at: www.pickathon.com
629 Teaser - They’re Dabbing On Us
Tim Heidecker and the boys talk Ws Iraq slip and Felix creates the Dark Ellen movement. Subscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse