Episode One
Episode One
Each episode is the first—and only—episode of a failed podcast.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 58min
426 - The Final Performance of the Keister Treacle Three
The USS Lady sets off on its maiden voyage in 1917, and musicians Keister Treacle (Branson), Don Von Bonbon (Andrew), and Joss Loughlin (Charles) debate which songs to play for the passengers.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 4min
E2 #109 - The Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Husband Misconduct [Patreon Preview]
U.S. Senators Reggie Loud (Charles) and Shelly Chimp (Andrew) investigate allegations against podcaster Alex Branson that he misallocated funding received under the Tom Sandoval Act. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-109-senate-on-150926513
Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 3min
425 - The Last Meal
Terre Haute federal supermax chef/chaplain Chef-Father Brendan Charity (Charles) arranges death row inmate Bud Dupreen's (Branson) final meal and reads him his final prayer.
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Ending song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBcgWQDKJhI
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Feb 5, 2026 • 2min
424 - Ancient Ancestors: The Bolted Stone Culture [Patreon Preview]
Professor Hozer Deloitte (Branson), his TA Fennel Sedgewick (Charles), and Sports Illustrated journalist Mark Rothko III (Andrew) discuss the ancient Bolted Stone Culture of Ultaic Ridge. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/424-ancient-150028244
Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 1min
423 - Argument Practice
Dodger Trautwein (Branson) and Hop Saunders (Charles) practice arguments that may come up in their real lives.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 59min
422 - Mindblowing Lifestyles Media
Entrepreneurs Lonnie Middleweight (Branson), Mason Jason Janson (Andrew), and Trench Wayfare (Charles) teach you to take control of your own financial destiny. E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast

Jan 19, 2026 • 2min
E2 #107 - Alex Branson's The Money Wars 2 [Patreon Preview]
In the future, some wars are so expensive that they can only be paid for with money. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-107-alex-wars-148613889
Jan 15, 2026 • 60min
421 - Roger Goodbank’s G.A. Bank
Jr. Banker Brian Banker Jr. (Branson) helps customers (Andrew, Charles) at Roger Goodbank's G.A. Bank. E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast

Jan 8, 2026 • 1h 39min
420 - How the West Was Wing
In 2066, the Democrats have achieved a liberal utopia in the United States. But can President Silas Winfield defend the status quo against Republican attacks on the Department of Savings?
Chapo Trap House & Episode 1 present "How The West Was Wing"
Starring Brendan James, Hasan Piker, Will Menaker, Felix Biederman, Matt Christman, Chris Wade, Raina Douris, Ryan Grim, Hesse Deni, Liz Franczak, Kath Krueger, Luke Savage, Molly Mary O’Brien, Amber Rollo, Amber Frost, Alex Branson, and Charles Austin.
Written by Alex Branson and Charles Austin
Edited by Charles Austin
Artwork by The Average Joey
Jan 5, 2026 • 4min
E2 #106 - Who Wants to Be Food 2: The I Don’t Want to Be Food Anymore Group Home Sessions [Patreon Preview]
Social worker N. Edible (Charles) helps Cheeseburger (Andrew), I.B. Goodfood (Branson), and Will B. Dinner (Tom) come to terms with the fact that they are not food. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-106-who-wants-147476855


