Lords of Podtown

In Part 2 of the Season (and possibly Series) Finale Special, a listener appears on the show to discuss and review Lords of Podtown.

With the future of the show in question, Chip asks Garrett to look back on a season full of laughs, gaffs, and gasps.

After a fraught political episode, Garrett and Chip turn to softer subjects only for a shocking story to be revealed that threatens the show's existence.

An inconvenient truth must be admitted: podcasts are political. Garrett and Chip wade into the murky and violent waters of political podcasting.

Overcome with the stresses of potential financial ruin, Garrett and Chip hit the hardwood for their first dive into the field of sports podcasting.

Fearing that Chip lacks sufficient knowledgeable about the global economy to make Lords of Podtown a successful brand, Garret introduces him to cutting-edge economic theory.

Worried about the mounting costs of the show, Garrett and Chip turn to the world of business podcasts to learn how to create a successful brand.

Garrett and Chip try out their new podcasting mic. Concerns over the show's finances arise.

Impressed with the sound quality and production value of This American Life episode 334: "Mistakes Were Made," Garrett and Chip consider their own recording set-up.

Garrett and Chip discuss The Daily's January 11, 2019 episode: "What a Border Sheriff Thinks About the Wall." Also, the Lords of Podtown's first segment is born.

Garrett and Chip introduce themselves and their mission: to discuss, criticize, analyze, and review episodes of other podcasts. First up, Elon Musk's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. Welcome to the Broadcast.

It's the teaser of "Lords of Podtown" a hit broadcast that looks at podcasts through a cirtical style lens and determines whetehr you should "give a download" or "don't".