The Podcast Podcast

With Josh still divorced, without his children, and millions of dollars in debt, he's ready to listen to Scott's last resort plan to get it all back. Tune in and hear the boys go on an adventure to create a successful podcast like no other.

After 29 episodes of unsuccessful podcasting, the co-hosts must face the very real possibility that podcasts are not real at all, and that their entire show has been an elaborate illusion. Josh and Scott discuss the very nature of reality itself, particularly as it relates to podcasting and Josh's ex-wife.

It's Christmas at The Podcast Podcast! For Scott, that means asking why the co-hosts are doing a Christmas show during a non-Christmas time. But for Josh, it means a great opportunity to give help and get profit from charities. Also covered: whether or not people in Africa, China, and Norway know it's Christmas.

In this preview of our very special Christmas episode, Scott explains the traditional St. Nick Pine Kwanzaa Pole. Download the full episode this Monday, September 14th!

Scott, disgusted by the inherent flaws he sees in the podcasting medium, decides to quit the show and start his own podcast. Josh is concerned about what this could mean for the existing show. Also covered against his will and consent: Josh's divorce.

After 26 episodes of podcasting, the co-hosts realize they have valuable experience they could sell to other podcasters for money. Listen in for tips on not offending your stupid hipster audience, and why you should never podcast. Plus: how the sayings of Jesus apply to the show.

Josh realizes that the key to getting the podcast officially started on the road to success is creating a business plan. The co-hosts discuss what that might entail, including writing the entire show as a Hollywood script and Canadian Slam Poetry. Plus: is the show's brand-new mascot a disgusting lawsuit waiting to happen?

To make the show better, Josh volunteers to script out everything the co-hosts say and do. Download the full episode this Monday, August 17th!

Josh thinks that Scott's constant slandering of the show's potential audience is damaging the show's potential for an audience. The boys then discover and subsequently ruin the chance to appeal to an untapped market for podcasts. Also covered: a very popular dragon/business-related show on HBO.

Scott wants to know, once and for all, if Josh is serious, and whether or not he has a protuberance. Download the full episode this Monday, August 10th!

Scott uses the Internet to order a special computerized podcast co-host, but Josh is skeptical about its true motives. Also covered: the sexual favors Scott hopes to gain from doing the podcast, and the possible end of humanity.

Scott has stumbled on to new podcasting technology that's sure to attract women to him, sexually. Download the full episode this Monday, July 31st!

The co-hosts are in need of some podcasterly advice, so they turn to the inventor of the medium to help get the show on track. Special guest star: Dr. Podrick Casterhouse! Also covered: the horrifying truth about Josh's mother.

Josh explains how he desperately needs to contact his ex-wife, who has been spending time with Scott. Download the full episode this Monday, July 27th!

Last season, Josh and Scott discovered proof that they have one listener. Who could it be? Their guesses include the President of the United States, Mary Lou Retton, and more. Also covered: will Scott go to jail for treason?

The co-hosts confirm whether or not they do have one listener, or if it was just Josh's cat. Download the full episode this Monday, July 20th!

The co-hosts discuss, for the third time, why they're making this podcast, what a podcast is, and how they're able to be on the Internet. Also covered: how strange sexual fetishes relate to podcasting.

Josh persuades Scott to return to podcasting, even though Scott doesn't want to and insults him. Download the full episode this Monday, July 13th!

Josh and Scott find themselves performing live at PodSlam15, a wrestling-themed podcasting marathon benefiting children with cancer. Since it makes little sense for them to be there, the co-hosts struggle to figure out what to talk about, and eventually get into a physical altercation on stage. You can still donate at www.givetochildrens.org/PodSlam15!

Josh and Scott talk about their upcoming appearence at PodSlam15, the LIVE benefit show happening Saturday, May 23rd at the Bughouse Theater in Chicago! The show starts at 12:00PM, and your co-hosts will be on stage between 4 and 5. Learn more at https://www.givetochildrens.org/PodSlam15!

As Season 2 draws to its horrifying conclusion, the co-hosts must stare into the eye of the abyss and, once and for all, determine if they actually have any listeners. Also covered: a joke about nuns, Nazi brooches, and much more.

Thanks to various podcast failures, Josh's wife and children have left him once again. Download the full episode this Monday, March 23rd!

For the first time ever, the co-hosts podcast together in person. Will it actually make a difference? And will they get to entertain a huge studio audience in Josh's terrifying basement? Plus: a surprise guest who hates the show!

Scott decides to compare the podcast to one of the worst events in human history. Download the full episode this Monday, March 16th!

The boys survey their work to date and how it compares against other podcasts, then realize they still don't have anything to show for it. Scott may have a topic, but it's just terrible. Plus: is Josh actually going insane?

Has Scott finally driven Josh to give up the show forever? It sure sounds like it. Download the full episode this Monday, March 9th!

Josh thinks he finally has a direction for the show, but Scott has other ideas: gaining popularity and sponsors by talking about controversy. The co-hosts try discussing recent current events from a variety of perspectives. Interesting!

Josh finally has an idea for a show direction! But Scott has a concern, which is that it's horrific. Download the full episode this Monday, March 2nd!

Still without a topic, the co-hosts decide to check their phone hotline for listener feedback, in hopes that it will tell them how to improve the show/confirm that the show is perfect. Also covered: is lying on a podcast a federal crime?

The boys continue their quest to figure out a show topic, this time through sheer surprise. Download the full episode this Monday, February 23rd!

After performing extensive research, Josh realizes that explicit podcasts are popular. But Scott has a realization of his own: he is now a perfect gentleman. Now, it's up to Josh to finally figure out a horrible show topic for popularity and money.

Scott reveals a scientific fact about sex, but Josh finds it extremely uncomfortable. Download the full episode this Monday, February 16th!

Josh's latest theory is that if only the show had more length, it would be more satisfying to advertisers. Scott points out that lengthening the show would require a show topic of some kind. The co-hosts brainstorm. Plus: is Josh dead?

Scott wonders if Josh's podcast debts have finally caught up to him (i.e., if he is now dead). Download the full episode this Monday, February 9th!

In the continued absence of advertisers, the co-hosts discuss monetizing the show by offering bonus content of some kind. Also covered: inappropriate parts of Scott's body, Mac & Me, the true key to Josh's happiness, and more.

Scott has something extremely important to tell Josh, but it turns out to be terrible. Download the full episode this Monday, February 2nd!

Could a third co-host dramatically improve the show's fortunes by giving it an actual purpose and sponsors? Josh and Scott debate this with special guest/unsuspecting co-host candidate Kevin Bartini. It does not go very well.

Josh wonders if the show could use another co-host, causing Scott to get angry. Download the full episode this Monday, January 26th!

The co-hosts discuss, again, why they're making this podcast, what a podcast is, and how they're able to be on the Internet. Also covered: how getting rich from the podcast is a better idea than mining for precious metals.

The show is back for a second season! Even though Scott doesn't realize it at first. Download the full episode this Monday, January 19th!

Josh is still alive, for now, and proves it with this short check-in on the whereabouts of his family, ideas to absolve his crushing debt, and why he's still proud of the whole podcast debacle.

With Season 1 over, Josh reflects on what he's learned, and the hard price he's had to pay for trying to make a successful show. The very, very hard price. Please call me, sweetheart. I just want our family back.

As Season 1 concludes, the co-hosts finally get ready to decide a topic for the show. But is it too late for Josh, whose life continues unravelling because of the podcast? Find out in the most probable-Emmy-winning episode yet!

The co-hosts wonder how they've gotten to this terrible milestone. Download the full episode this Monday, November 3rd!

Now that the co-hosts have been through 8 episodes of trying to figure out show topics, they realize there must be lots of great outtakes to play for listeners. They then realize there are no outtakes. Also: Scott makes a joke that sends Josh into a rage.

Josh explains his horrible life situation as Scott ponders a show topic. Download the full episode this Monday, October 27th!

Could the name of the show (or lack thereof) really be the reason why it isn't making any money? The co-hosts discuss this intriguing new possibility, and try and think of some options. Plus: Josh has a very, very special surprise for Scott, who doesn't like it.

What is the actual name of this podcast? Josh explains this tricky issue to Scott. Download the full episode this Monday, October 20th!

Realizing that listeners are the key to gaining rich sponsors, the co-hosts discuss how the show might actually gain an audience. Scott suggests using mathematics, subliminal messaging, and other tactics to attractlisteners, while Josh's anxiety grows.

Does the show finally have a major sponsor, even without a direction or topic? Scott thinks so! Download the full episode this Monday, October 13th!

Even though the show still has no topic or focus, the co-hosts decide to discuss how they can promote it and gain listeners. Scott offers his suggestions for promotional messages and gaining devil-worshipping listeners, and Josh is reminded of his horrible podcast debts.