Benson's Boombox

Benson's Boombox continues to be a family show. Thank you to Allen P. Williams for our theme song!

It's the Star Wars Holiday Special! Matt and Chris sit down with Matt's parents to discuss everyone's feelings on the 1977 George Lucas classic, Star Wars.

Matt and Chris are in the dark.Theme song by Allen P. Williams.Cover photo by Nathan Laolagi.

Matt and Chris hold a contest.Theme song by Allen P. Williams.Cover photo by Nathan Laolagi.

The boys are back in the saddle in black.

Matt and Chris break the silence.  (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Jordan “James” Scott (or is it James “Jordan” Scott?) stops by the garage to talk about video games, the merits of basic cable television, and a third thing.Sketches written by Matt Benson and performed by Matt Benson and Chris Gutierrez. Additional voices by Jason Sanchez and Jordan Scott. Sound effects provided by freesfx.co.uk. (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Matt and Chris welcome Jake "The Snake" Winter for the debut of the new, EDGY Chris Gutierrez. He wears a backwards baseball cap, he skateboards, and he doesn't give a care what YOU think!Sketches written by Matt Benson and performed by Matt Benson and Chris Gutierrez. Additional voices by Jake "The Snake" Winter. Sound effects provided by freesfx.co.uk. (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Matt and Chris sit down with Chelsea "The Fan" Couture to talk about Would You Rathers, What Ifs, and What Nows. (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Matt and Chris celebrate their one year anniversary in the Sandy Egg with fan favorite Brendan "BrendoMan" Creecy as they talk Comic-Con memories, wrestling, and more zany shower habits. (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Matt and Chris walk a mile in the shoes of the average American college student as they stop by the truly filthy home of guest Chris Monroe and his 23 closest roommates for their second episode recorded on location in the Sandy Egg. Plus: the epic conclusion to the Matt and Chris Have a Time Machine saga! (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Matt and Chris are joined by the world famous Thomas "Thom" Willett for the first show of the new year! We talk movies, TV, and count down the top moments from the year that was. (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Celebrate Christmas with the Benson's Boombox crew, as friends old and new gather to celebrate the season. (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Super drum guy James Dinwiddie stops by to talk about his love of Taylor Swift, Twilight movies, and old people television, Matt tries his best not to mock him for it, and Chris is having the time of his life. (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Film buff Zach Nix stops by to prove he’s not a nerd while Chris is a little tired and Matt thinks he smells a rat. (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Dave stops by to regale the boys with tales of potatoes, loufas, and stubbed nuts, plus some sketches packed to the brim with fart jokez and Matt feeling guilt and shame for mistreating Adam Scott, who makes a cameo appearance at the beginning of the episode. (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Things get weird this episode as imagined heat gets to Chris, Matt desperately clings to the last of summah, and guest Nathan Laolagi tries to cope. This episode may not seem very successful in its own time, but years from now other 'casters will talking about how this is the episode that inspired them to pick up the mic. (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

All the Astles who put together our music and logos step out of the shadows and into the spotlight for a jam packed episode of Benson's Boombox. (RIGHT CLICK TO  DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Matt, Chris, and all their podcasting friends share tales of Comic-Con triumphs and failures, plus strange encounters with tough boys, workaholics, and Werner Herzog! (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Justin Quizon from the Order of the Triad podcast stops by to talk about comic book conventions, comic book movies, and comic book books.  Plus, the debut of some bitchin' new transition tunes and the exciting conclusion to the Matt and Chris Have a Time Machine Winston Churchill story arc! (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Nathan "Nay Nay" Schulz joins Matt and Chris to beat the heat, ponder the relative deliciousness of celebrities, and have a summah. (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

Things get real nerdy real quick as one third of the Nerd's Eye View crew swings by to talk about Game of Thrones tumblrs, Joss Whedon's alleged smugness, and his desire to punish people in video games.  Plus some sketches that are just the tops. (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

The delightful and handsome Kevin Nicholson joins Matt and Chris to engage in some nerd talk, reveal his somewhat shaky allegiance to the United States, and look down on others.  Plus, an interview with a very famous surprise celebrity guest (it's Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson). (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)

The Pillagecast's own Josh Anderson stops by to talk about movies, video games, and the shirts we wear.  Plus, a series of sketches warn us of the inherent dangers of customer service, time travel, and Australia. (RIGHT CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .MP3)