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A trip from one random topic to another (inspired by suggestions from listeners via social media) through the links of Wikipedia.org with hosts Jethro Nolen and Matt Hartman. Have an idea for a topic? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/d71hqGxFj7YoebJG9!Music by Jesse Landis-EigstiArtwork by Nick Jaramillo

Matt Hartman and Jethro Nolen


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 191 EPISODES

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    The Drunkard's Walk podcast is an absolute gem of a show that combines comedy, history, and random knowledge in the most entertaining way. Hosts Jethro Nolen and Matt Hartman bring their improvisation skills to the table, resulting in hilarious banter and witty exchanges that will have listeners laughing out loud. The premise of the show, where they attempt to connect two completely random things using Wikipedia as their guide, leads to unexpected twists and turns that keep you hooked from start to finish.

    One of the best aspects of The Drunkard's Walk is the chemistry between Jethro and Matt. Their dynamic is captivating, inviting listeners to join their ongoing conversation and making them feel like part of the fun. They bounce off each other effortlessly, creating a delightful atmosphere that keeps you engaged throughout each episode. It's evident that they are not only skilled improvisers but also genuinely enjoy each other's company.

    Furthermore, this podcast manages to be both entertaining and educational. While it may seem like light-hearted fun on the surface, I've genuinely learned interesting facts and tidbits along the way. The hosts seamlessly navigate through various topics found on Wikipedia, providing insights that you wouldn't necessarily stumble upon otherwise. It's a wonderful combination of silliness and enlightenment that makes for a unique listening experience.

    In terms of drawbacks, it can sometimes be challenging to follow along with the tangents and meandering nature of the discussions. As much as these detours add charm to the podcast, they may occasionally distract from reaching a conclusive destination or connecting the initial two topics thoroughly. However, this unpredictability also adds an element of excitement and unpredictability to the show.

    In conclusion, The Drunkard's Walk is an incredibly entertaining podcast that strikes a perfect balance between comedy and knowledge sharing. With its witty banter, unexpected connections between random subjects, and engaging hosts, it offers an enjoyable listening experience for anyone seeking a lighthearted yet informative show. Whether you're laughing out loud or yelling at your phone in amusement, this podcast is well worth tuning into every week.



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    Extra 05 - Taskmaster

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 23:26


    A slightly different type of extra! Matt is joined by Jethro as they race Jason Mantzoukas through Wikipedia! We hope he and Taskmaster don't mind!

    Extra 04 - Putt-Putt Travels Through Time Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 27:56


    An adventure through time? In a video game? That's no good alone so Matt brings a friend as he revisits the topic from Ben Young in Season 10 Episode 5!

    Extra 03 - A Court of Thorns and Roses Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 15:34


    Matt talks to his wife Emma about the popular book series! Find out more as we revisit the topic from Season 10 Episode 11 with Emma Hartman as our guest (both times)!

    Extra 02 - Croc: Legend of the Gobos Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 19:17


    Matt walks your through the intro and some feature of the Croc re-release! Featured in Season 11 Episode 3 with Laurence Crow! Take a listen and follow us on TikTok or YouTube for the video version released a WEEK earlier!

    EXTRA 01 - Epcot Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 15:46


    Matt takes a real walk around Epcot and goes a little mor in-depth about the destination from Season 5 Episode 10 with Amanda Averell! Take a listen and follow us on TikTok for the video version!

    Thagomizer to Monster Cereals with ESCAPE THIS PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 75:00


    Matt and Jethro are joined by their pals from Escape This Podcast! As they try to get back to where they started this season they enjoy hijinx along the way! Don't miss this VERY special episode!And check out Escape This Podcast (and all of the other amazing stuff that Bill and Dani do)!

    Monongahela Culture to ? with Michael Eppley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 65:24


    Traveling from the mysteries of the past to the mysteries of the even MORE past! Matt and Jethro are off to discover what PREhistory has in store!

    Paddy the Wanderer to ? with Emma Lashley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 55:15


    From man's best friend Matt and Jethro take a step back in time. Are they exploring their own past or the past of those who came before them? Or is that the same thing? No one knows when it comes to time travel!But this is just a study of history so they know. But they won't tell!

    Wall of Sound to ? with John Craven

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 47:44


    Leaving a studio and headed to the other side of the world, Jethro and Matt make their way through Wikipedia to find man's BEST friend . . . or is it? Find out!

    Lewiston Maineiacs to ? with Alexander Rockwood and THE WIVES Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 44:56


    The wives walked last week now it's up to Matt and Jethro to see if they can get there faster! Listen and find out how they do!

    Lewiston Maineiacs to ? with Alexander Rockwood and THE WIVES Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 81:48


    The wives are back for an EPIC two-part episode. Emma and Kristy join Matt and Jethro for an interview from Alex and then a walk all their own! How will they do? Find out!

    Karr-Koussevitzky Double Bass to ? with Travis Lemay

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 57:24


    Matt and Jethro leave behind the soothing sounds of the double bass and journey to small town America for some frozen delights! What will they find? FIND out!

    Renault Formula 1 Crash Controversy to ? with Colin Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 60:29


    Time to RACE off to another destination with Matt and Jethro. This time they look for musical inspiration to find what they need, but will it be enough????

    Dimension 20 to ? with Kayla Dixon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 56:19


    Jethro and Matt race off to another destination leaving behind another dimension. Where will they end up? Listen and find out!

    Mesta Station to ? with Maddie Nolen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 58:10


    Away from public transit and off to . . . strange realms. Matt and Jethro are joined by Jethro's offspring as they venture through more pages of Wikipedia!

    Year 2038 Problem to ? with Rick Sebak LIVE at Arcade Comedy Theater

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 62:48


    A LIVE recording with an audience! Jethro and Matt are joined by Pittsburgh legend Rick Sebak and some other special guests as they try to find their way on public transit! What will happen? Find out!

    Croc: Legend of the Gobbos to ? with Aaron Hertz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 43:55


    Matt and Jethro are off on their final journey of 2024, and this time to a dangerous time . . . maybe? We will know IN THE FUTURE!

    The Campaign for North Africa to ? with Laurence Crow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 48:53


    Matt and Jethro take a holiday jaunt from a war game to another game??? Maybe we WILL get a PlayStation for Christmas!Also, check out Laurence's website for all your graphic design needs!

    Unit 8200 to ? with Dan Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 74:44


    Matt and Jethro are off again in search of some fun and games . . . well, games at least! Check it out and walk along!

    Monster Cereals to ? with Anna Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 53:51


    Jethro and Matt are BACK with season 11! Come follow along as they start out on another journey through Wikipedia starting with some delicious Monster Cereals. They hope to laugh, learn, and make some new friends along the way!Don't miss Drunkard's Walk LIVE on Friday, December 13th at Arcade Comedy Theater! Get tickets here!Also get your tickets to DRUNKARD'S WALK LIVE!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Vissarion to Flatwoods Monster - Season 3 Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 54:50


    The LAST Classic episode (for a while). They will all head back to the vault in a few weeks so get your download on! Enjoy as Jethro and Matt return to where they started in season three and get ready for SEASON 11!Also get your tickets to DRUNKARD'S WALK LIVE!Also get your tickets to DRUNKARD'S WALK LIVE!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Hawk's Nest Tunnel Disaster to ? with Sarah Wojdylak - Season 3 Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 52:56


    Off again to new places and learning new things, Jethro and Matt continue on their search for enlightenment. Don't miss this Classic episode before it's gone!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Prolong the Magic to ? with Chuck Hartman - Season 3 Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 77:49


    Another family walk as Matt and Jethro are joined by Matt's dad for an historic walk! Join them and don't forget to grab your tickets for Drunkard's Walk LIVE on December 13th at Arcade Comedy Theater in Pittsburgh, PA!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Federal Theater Project to ? with Prolong the Magic Podcast - Season 3 Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 72:07


    Another trip to another MAGIC place with Prolong the Magic! Check it out as Jethro and Matt venture to the depths of Wikipedia . . . but not literally.

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Goiania Accident to ? with Rick Steadman - Season 3 Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 60:49


    Another classic! This time with Rick Steadman new owner of ComedySportz Portland! Go check them out! And take a listen as Matt and Jethro finally take advantage of the WPA.Also, GO VOTE!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Crystal Palace to ? with Ladies Fright Podcast - Season 3 Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 45:20


    It's almost Halloween so what better time to replay the episode with the Ladies Fright podcast! Check them out and get scared silly! Also, listen and Matt and Jethro stumble their way through another one! And check out their TikTok for some exciting announcements about upcoming events!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Rick Rolling to ? with Josh Mohr Part 2 - Season 3 Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 67:50


    It's part 2 of the wives episode from season 3! And if that's not enough to get you excited . . . sorry.

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Rick Rolling to ? with Josh Mohr Part 1 - Season 3 Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 67:50


    Matt and Jethro are off again but not alone! Listen to part 1 of the second wives episode! The wives are back for revenge!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Heat Death of the Universe to ? with David Rockwell - Season 3 Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 59:55


    Ha ha! It's all a trick! Or is it . . . ? Jethro and Matt are off to find out what makes this Internet tomfoolery so appealing. Find out for yourself with this CLASSIC episode . .. while you can!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Gold Glass to ? with David Becker - Season 3 Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 54:33


    Matt and Jethro are joined by auction winner David Becker for a trip to New York and . . . well just to New York.

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Donald Trump to Flatwoods Monster to Joe Biden - Season 3 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 60:28


    Another classic as Jethro and Matt kick off season three in the most presidential way! Follow along!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: John Titor to ? - Season 2 Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 38:55


    Jethro and matt take off again to find out what they don't know . . . and it's a lot! Join them on this CLASSIC episode!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Recursion to ? - Season 2 Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 63:17


    Abracadabra! Matt and Jethro are back . . . with another CLASSIC ep! This time joined by the delightful Brian Gray!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Albino Redwood to ? - Season 2 Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 78:07


    From the trees to the mysterious deep! Superfan Dave Forman makes his first Drunkard's Walk appearance on this CLASSIC episode!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Post Modern Jukebox to ? - Season 2 Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 46:51


    The most downloaded episode! Back for more! Heck it out as Matt and Jethro take off for parts unknown!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Olestra to ? - Season 1 Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 50:11


    Oh my! Some clandestine actions and some literature? Sounds intriguing! Matt and Jethro take off on another adventure in another classic episode!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Monster Cereals to ? - Season 1 Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 49:03


    More wrestling and more fun! Jethro and matt are at it again in another CLASSIC episode!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Big O Notation to ? - Season 1 Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 67:07


    Another classic as Matt and Jethro search for wrestlers a plenty, but they don't know what they are doing (big surprise).

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    CLASSIC EPISODE: Stiletto to ? - Season 1 Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 64:30


    Back with the classics yet again! Jethro and Matt are off to find a new destination. Will it be scary? Creepy? Fictional? Who knows? You can by listening now!

    CLASSIC EPISODE: Drunkard's Walk (Random Walk) to ? - Season 1 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 42:36


    A little replay of a classic episode. In fact, the MOST classic episode, the very first. Enjoy hearing a young Matt and an old Jethro stumble their way through their first walk together.

    Peg Entwistle to The Decameron!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 50:01


    The final episode of season 10 where Matt and Jethro head on home. Join them as they try to get bask to the beginning!

    Kawaii to ? with Kristy Nolen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 62:13


    Matt and Jethro are off again from super cute to super . . . sad? Find out where Jethro's wife will send them!TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of suicide

    Clutter Family Murders to ? with Dave Forman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 62:24


    It's the 150th episode! Jethro and Matt are joined by #1 fan Dave Forman to celebrate the momentous occasion. Join them and walk along!

    A Court of Thorns and Roses to ? with Apryl Peroney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 56:58


    Headed from a book series to . . . darker places? Matt and Jethro are off to find new adventures.And listen tot hem Escape a Podcast with Escape This Podcast!

    Stargazy Pie to ? with Emma Hartman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 51:23


    Matt and Jethro are off to a new destination, getting cultured with some fine literature! Check out where they go and see how fast they go!

    Medusa to ? with Karen Chu of GOOD JOB BRAIN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 65:52


    Matt and Jethro and joined again by trivia superstar Karen Chu of Good Job Brain! See how she stand up to Jethro in a Pop Quiz and what interesting culinary treat she gives as a destination!And check out Good Job Brain!

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    Knocker to ? with Kayla Pennoyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 56:19


    Matt and Jethro are off again to reaches unknown. Setting and breaking records left and right they hope to not end up frozen in stone!

    Round the Twist to ? with Sean Collier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 56:30


    Jethro and Matt are leaving supernatural TV for . . . supernatural reality? Join them as they are joined by Pittsburgh celebrity, editor, critic, and comedian Sena Collier!

    The Power Broker to ? with ESCAPE THIS PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 83:41


    The amazing Dani and Bill of Escape This Podcast join Matt and Jethro again and provide a destination so strange it can only be the plot of an early 90's kids' show. Find out where they are going and walk along.And don't miss all of the great stuff from https://www.consumethismedia.com/

    Putt Putt Travels Through Time to ? with Christopher DeFilippis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 55:29


    A journey through time lands Matt and Jethro in the past of a metropolis! Join them and Quantum Leap Podcast and Trekploraton (patreon.com/Treksploration) host Christopher DeFilippis!

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    Blue Peter Badge to ? with Ben Young

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 61:01


    From a children's show (maybe THE children's show) to travels through time Jethro and Matt are ready for anything . . . well, almost anything. Join them as they walk!https://www.benyounglive.com/

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