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Chris and Dan get back together for an emergency podcast about the 2020 Election!

Chris recounts a harrowing tale of Thanksgiving past from 20 years ago. 

We get a brief update from the guys, Chris' pick (Stranger Things), Dan's pick (Rozwell Kid), episode 5 of "Who Peed in Chris' Shoes?", and Chris' tale about getting his laptop repaired leads into a somewhat heady discussion of our dependance on technology.

This episode brings us a fun story from Dan, picks of the week, episode 4 of "Who Peed in Chris' Shoes?", and our main topic - podcasts we love.

In this episode, we get picks of the week (Chris: Andrew Cancio, Dan: Warm Thoughts), part 3 of "Who Peed in Chris' Shoes?", and our main topics gets a little heady with OJ Simpson getting on twitter.

In this episode we get caught up with the Chris and Dan, get their picks of the week (Dan: Fibbage 3, Chris: Deadwood (the movie)), we get episode 2 of the new investagative series "Who Peed in Chris' Shoes?", and our main topic - vinyl records. Also, Chris learns how to say Alzheimers. Maybe.

Episode 154 brings us our picks of the week, the very first episode of the new investigative segment "Who peed in Chris' shoes?", and our main topic - Avengers: Endage

The boys are back! In our return episode, we talk about the new format, bring back our picks of the week, introduce a new segment, and discuss our main topic - Game of Thrones.

This episode brings us a discussion about the polar vortex, we bring back our picks of the week, and talk about our new years resolutions.

It's our annual year in review episode! Chris and Dan talk about their favorite movies, tv shows, books, music, and video games of 2018 - with plenty of input from listeners.

After far too long, we finally talk about the 20th Anniversary Show.

We recap the US midterm elections, then delve into the craziness that has taken over California in the last 7 days, including the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, the wildfires, and the loss of Stan Lee.

We talk about the very timely Midterm elections in the US, Chris tries to make a tambourine sound with his mouth, and Dan forgets the show's catch phrase.

Beer, Japan tour logs, mailing lists, Ozark, the Army of Freshmen 20th anniversary show, and Warrant Zevon are just a few of the myriad of topics covered in this episode, along with a healthy dose of some of our most terrible jokes!

In this epsiode, Chris and Dan have a long talk about deserts adventures, Westworld, the True Detective season 3 trailer, and the ARMY OF FRESHMEN 20th ANNIVERSARY SHOW!

With Warped Tour coming to an end, Chris and Dan take the episode to reflect on what it meant to them.

With Dan's rapidly approaching birthday looming on the horizon, Chris decides to interview Dan! Listen in to learn about his first music purchase, his first heartbreak, what makes him tick, and the song Chris wrote about him!

In this episode, Chris and Dan talk about what's been dominating the news - illegal immigrant family separations.

Army of Freshmen has a merch store! Chris promotes another man's podcast, then we take a deep dive into The Avengers: Infinity War, discuss Wild Wild Country, and touch onThe Staircase, Westworld, The Expanse, and Last Week Tonight in this entertainment heavey episode!

In this epsiode, Chris and Dan talk about the new God of War, Avengers: Infinity War (no spoilers!), and our main topic - the Golden State Killer!

We're joined by Zeke Berkley to talk about what some would call the greatest rock n' roll band of all time, AC/DC hate and Trump's America. But mostly the Beatles.

Chris and Dan are joined by special guest Owen Bucey to wrap up the Get Happy Tour, covering the last three shows - Manchester Apollo, Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, and Brixton Academy. 

This episode covers Nottingham Rock City, Birmingham O2 Academy, and Norwich UEA! Listien for tour stories and insights that you won't hear anywhere else!

The Get Happy Tour is over, and we're back at home. In this episode, Chris and Dan break down the first 3 shows of the tour - listen in for all the behind the scenes stories from the tour!

Chris and Dan are joined by Bowling for Soup's Jaret Reddick to talk about the upcoming Get Happy Tour, memories from Get Happy Tours past, the state of music, his podcast, Jaret Goes to the Movies, and whether or not there is a puppy.

Chris and Dan are joined once again by Fresh Talk f ounder Kai Dodson to talk about our favorite things of 2017!

We're joined again by Mike Milligan to talk about the flu, the Smoking Popes, tour showers, The Get Happy Tour, and more!

In this episode, Chris regales us with the sordid tale of the week he became a trucker, watched a Tetris master work his magic, get told he can't do his job because it's lunch time, and blew his chance to talk to a celebrity. Oh, and got thrown off the Conan O'Brien show (sort of). Plus, Get Happy news, Fresh Talk merch, AOF 20 for 20, and Chris' new jingle!

Chris and Dan sit down to discuss the fire that devasted Ventura County.

Chris comes up with a new jingle, then we talk about Thor: Ragnarok, The Punisher, and Owen's brain.

Chris and Dan are joined by former and once again current Army of Freshmen drummer Mike Milligan to talk #gethappy2018, the insane California weather, and what Mike has been up to in the last 7 years.

In this episdode, Chris and Dan bring more Get Happy news including Army of Freshmen band practice, workout routines, and the worst intro ever! Not to mention a classic late 1970s political reference. Join us, won't you?

With the Get Happy 2018 tour annouced, Chris and Dan are finally free to talk about it!

In this episode, Chris and Dan reminiss about summer touring, have a laugh at an old friend's expense, Chris gets a new iPhone, and Dan talks a little about the Experian hack, and what you can do to protect yourself.

This week, Chris and Dan are joined by special guest Aaron Goldberg to talk about the culmination of Game of Thrones, Season 7!  Spoliers abound, so make sure you're all caught up before listening!

Chris rants about his job at the Ventura County Fair, more loss in the Army of Freshmen camp, the tragedy in Charlottesville, Game of Thrones, and more!

This week, Chris and Dan talk Nerfherder, Dan's birthday, Book of Mormon, Hamilton, The Music Man, and of course - Game of Thrones.

This week, all of Army of Freshmen comes together to celebrate the wild and crazy life of their late friend and "brotha", Kevin Malloch (1965-2017).

After a rant about politics, Chris and Dan dive into the Netflix documentary The Keepers.

The tragedy in Manchester, The Keepers, and Blue Balls are just a few of the topics covered in this week's episode.

Spiderman, Punisher, Captain America, The Avengers, and Guardians of the Galaxy are just a few of the Marvel properties we discuss this week, interspersed with some very old Army of Freshmen history, and some very poor accents.

In this episode, we talk movies, Dan confuses two local boxers in strange tale about buttholes, and we get a visit from Chris' long lost uncle, Hugo Tortellini.

After a nice break, Dan & Chris are back!  This week, we recap our vacations, get an update on the intruder in Dan's yard, hear the cumlnation of Chris' Boston experience, and have a few TV and Podcast picks. 

This episode brings us the strange tale of an intruder in Dan's yard, Chris' next adventure in Boston, more Redneck Bong drama, and Chris comes clean on a lie from the last episode.

This week, we talk the mishap at the Oscars, Chris talks about seeing Jaret Reddick's show at the Hotel Café, and the originality of Chris' smash hit Redneck Bong gets called into question.

Trump's cabinet picks, rain, floods, and late night talk shows are all topics covered in this episode, as well as something called a Redneck Bong.  What's a redneck bong, you ask?  We have no idea, but listen in to gain some insight.

Episode 114 brings us to our first episode under Trump's presidency, so Chris and Dan take to the internets to discuss the post-apocalyptic future that his era will usher in.  Also included are recent happenings with us, and picks of the week.

We're reunited with Kai Dodson this week to go over our favorite things from 2016, with special help from you, the listeners!

This epsiode brings a variety of topics, including Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, the Han / Greedo who shot first controversy, is Die Hard a Christmas movie, and a how Chris got scammed for the Holidays!

After two depressing podcasts in a row talking about Trump, we decided to lighten it up a bit with a return to topics in our normal purview - Universal Studios, Westworld, South Park, and music!

We continue our discussion of America's election, talking about the President-Elect, his choices for cabinet and advisors.  We're terrified.  Not to worry, dick and fart jokes will resume shortly!