Podcast Town

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Podcast aficionados Chris & Rob are shining a light on some of the internet's best undiscovered podcasts. Each episode showcases a different under-the-radar podcast that in addition to being completely real, is also definitely not fake. These shows span genres and feature a variety of hosts and guests who don't sound anything like Chris or Rob. Oh, and don't look for them in your podcast app because you won't find them. Only Chris & Rob know how to find these podcasts and now they are sharing them with you (lucky!). read less
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Podcast Town Trailer
19-07-2019
Podcast Town Trailer
Hear the trailer for Podcast Town, a brand new show from the hosts of Step by Stapp coming to platforms everywhere AUGUST 2ND.Podcast aficionados Chris McCarthy & Rob Hadden are shining a light on some of the best undiscovered podcasts out there. Each episode showcases a different under-the-radar podcast that in addition to being completely real, is also definitely not fake. These shows span genres and feature a variety of hosts and guests who don't sound anything like Chris or Rob. Oh, and don't look for them in your podcast app because you won't find them. Only Chris & Rob know how to find these podcasts and now they are sharing them with you (lucky!).
86 : Madison Avenue Advertising Men 2
24-03-2023
86 : Madison Avenue Advertising Men 2
Today we feature a new episode of a podcast first played on Podcast Town back in 2020. It's called Madison Avenue Advertising Men and it features a couple of marketing geniuses who let their listeners in on the process to craft perfect ad pitches to prospective clients. Plus, Chris & Rob discuss their new Kickstarters.
85 : My Favorite Restaurants (All Star Edition)
10-03-2023
85 : My Favorite Restaurants (All Star Edition)
On today's show, we feature a podcast in which host and food connoisseur Les Dudis travels the country in his 2002 Kia Sorrento, eating at his favorite restaurants.
Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars - 1990 Chevy Celebrity (w/ guest Jay)
24-02-2023
Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars - 1990 Chevy Celebrity (w/ guest Jay)
Jay joins us for today’s episode to discuss a car near and dear to his and Chris's heart: their mutual high school friend's 1990 Chevy Celebrity. This was more of a stunt car than an every day driver. Hear about the harrowing, legal(?) fun they had in this car, and of course play along to everyone's favorite game as we guess what one of these godforsaken things might be worth in 2023 on "Kelly Blue Book Bingo" (KBBB).
84 : Man In the Pan : The Mouse Trap Murders (w/ guest Jay)
10-02-2023
84 : Man In the Pan : The Mouse Trap Murders (w/ guest Jay)
Today we welcome Jay Ferraro to the show, who brings with him a fascinating true crime podcast about the diver from the board game Mouse Trap. Not only is this plastic toy apparently a real guy, but he is on death row for murdering  several notable figures in the board game industry.
83 : Our ChatGPT-Suggested Episode Idea
27-01-2023
83 : Our ChatGPT-Suggested Episode Idea
When Podcast Town's stock takes a dip, we try to please the shareholders by embracing new technology and letting ChatGPT suggest an episode concept.
82 : Erika Eats at 90s Strip Mall Italian Restaurants (w/ guest Erika)
13-01-2023
82 : Erika Eats at 90s Strip Mall Italian Restaurants (w/ guest Erika)
For the first ep of 2023, Erika joins us to showcase her new podcast about when she used to eat at strip mall Italian restaurants in the 90s. Her regular waiter from back then, Vincenzo, even pops in to say hello. Finally, we divert into talking about the Ricky Martin fan site Erika made in 1999 (it even won an award!). PSA: If anyone can dig up the defunct Geocities site "Erika's Ricky World" from the archives of the internet, please contact us @realpodcasttown on Twitter. Seriously.
Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars - 1990 Lincoln Town Car Stretch Limo (w/ guest Erika)
30-12-2022
Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars - 1990 Lincoln Town Car Stretch Limo (w/ guest Erika)
Erika joins us to discuss an unusual car her family owned growing up: a 1990 Lincoln Town Car STRETCH LIMO. Hear about how her Dad came to own such a car, the ridiculous things they did in it, and of course play along as we try to guess what a 33 year old limousine with half a million miles would be valued at today.
Bonus Episode : Merry Brickmas
26-12-2022
Bonus Episode : Merry Brickmas
Everyone knows that Ben Folds’ 1997 hit song, Brick, takes place on December 26th. Today, Chris & Rob come together to discuss the holiday known throughout the world as Brickmas, share their favorite Brickmas traditions, and deep dive into the lyrics of the song original Brickmas song - Brick.
81 : Holiday Special : Santa Claus Is Comin' To Podcast Town
16-12-2022
81 : Holiday Special : Santa Claus Is Comin' To Podcast Town
On the 2022 Podcast Town Holiday Special, Chris & Rob welcome a very big guest: Santa Claus himself! But is the "person" who joins the show on Zoom claiming to be St. Nick the real deal? Or is he a fraud?
80 : Radio Shack Bar & Grill
02-12-2022
80 : Radio Shack Bar & Grill
Today’s featured show sees the return of Phil and Don, your favorite (former) Radio Shack employees, who are podcasting their mission to turn the Subway sandwich shop they work at now into a bar and also a Radio Shack.
79 : The Caribou Club Podcast
18-11-2022
79 : The Caribou Club Podcast
Today's featured podcast is a recorded meeting of the Caribou Club, a collective of middle-aged men who get together weekly to socialize and discuss the important issues of today. The only other thing to note is that the hosts' accents are extremely accurate and normal for the region in which this takes place.
Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars - 1998 Dodge Neon (Part II)
04-11-2022
Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars - 1998 Dodge Neon (Part II)
Chris and Rob are back to talk about 90s cars on Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars. Today, Rob regales us with another story involving his first car and one fateful night. This story has twists, turns, and of course, a 1998 Dodge Neon.
78 : Halloween Hamburglar Hunt with Uncle Jeff
21-10-2022
78 : Halloween Hamburglar Hunt with Uncle Jeff
Chris, Rob, and Julian join Chris's Uncle Jeff on his annual Halloween tradition: spending a night in the woods attempting to catch his his mortal enemy: The Hamburglar.
77 : Private Investigations
07-10-2022
77 : Private Investigations
On today's show, a Private Detective invites clients on his podcast as he conducts investigations. This episode features guest / client Martii trying to catch several people in his life participating in nefarious activity.
76 : ACABFF (All Cops Are Best Friends Forever)
23-09-2022
76 : ACABFF (All Cops Are Best Friends Forever)
On today's featured podcast, "ACABFF", host / law enforcement veteran Frank Carpano aims to rehab the police's image as he interviews cops who are a good example for others. Unfortunately, his guest this episode is an extremely bad example.
Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars - 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis
09-09-2022
Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars - 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis
Well, it's time to talk about 90s cars again - and for this episode we have a real powerhouse: the Mercury Grand Marquis. Hear about an errand Rob once ran in his grandfather's 92 Grand Marquis, an incident Chris had in a Grand Marquis while in Las Vegas, and guess how much a 92 Grand Marquis in "fair" condition is worth today on Kelly Blue Book Bingo (aka KBBB).
75 : Wrangler Rick's Fun Time Guitar Lessons
26-08-2022
75 : Wrangler Rick's Fun Time Guitar Lessons
On this very special in person recording session, we play a podcast that teaches you guitar. But there is more going on with host / teacher Wrangler Rick than meets the eye.
74 : Chris & Rob's Podcast Contract
12-08-2022
74 : Chris & Rob's Podcast Contract
Chris and Rob come together for an emergency, in-person recording session after receiving a concerning voicemail about the terms of a years old contract they don’t remember signing. Guest appearance by Steve Okawa
Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars - 1992 Chevy Lumina
29-07-2022
Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars - 1992 Chevy Lumina
Today we dive back into 90s cars on an edition of Chris and Rob Talk About 90s Cars. This time, focused on the thing of beauty known as the 1992 Chevy Lumina base model. Find out who designed the car, whether or not they tested the side impact before releasing it, and what Chris listened to in his Lumina when he drove to high school every day. Plus, we play the electrifying  game that is taking the nation by storm:  Kelly Blue Book Bingo.
73 : Morning Announcements Pirate Radio
15-07-2022
73 : Morning Announcements Pirate Radio
Today's podcast is Eastbrook High School's alternative morning announcements "pirate radio". They do the regular morning announcements, but without the mainstream spin. And they ask the tough questions. And they accidentally ruin the prom for everyone.Plus, Chris describes his rough day at work.