Step By Stapp Podcast

Send us a Text MessageGuests Steve Schifini and Julian Morena are here to discuss the episode of Step by Step where J.T. has to take a test on Shakespeare's Hamlet, but is discriminated against because he's a jock. And honestly, when will the jocks get their day? We also point out some (obvious) similarities between Step by Step and The Godfather Part II. Plus, we share stories of having faked the reading of classic works of literature in school, break some Creed related news, and even bring a few underreported issues to light that you won't hear about in the mainstream media. Namely: what if people had penises for hands?

Send us a Text MessageDana & Cody take the SATs together despite the fact that Cody is 20, already has a career, and is probably not allowed within 1000 feet of a school. To everyone's surprise except the viewers, Dana does not do as well as the Code-man and decides her life is not worth living. Then all of the kids steal Frank's clothes and Patrick Duffy shows off his buff new physique. Plus in this special late night recording session, Chris solves America's health care crisis with a foolproof idea that basically amounts to Carrot Top becoming the entire nation's primary care physician. We also learn which former professional athlete Rob's mother looks like, and the Creed song "In America" will make you question everything you thought you knew about Stapp Theory.

Send us a Text MessageAfter Frank pushes Carol & Karen to enter a mother/daughter beauty contest at the local old white guy club, they are immediately verbally assaulted by said old white guys. But you know the old saying - "the show must go on regardless of unwanted sexual advances!" They perform a cheery duet much to the delight of old white guys and young white guys alike. Plus, Chris & Rob make a bet for $55 on whether Rob can go the full episode without singing a Destiny's Child song. They also each reveal a fact about themselves that the other doesn't know, and though it's never on the agenda, the topic of boners is earnestly discussed.

Send us a Text MessageFor Frank Lambert's 40th birthday, Carol gives him flying lessons. When the pilot immediately tries to commit murder suicide in the air, Frank must land the plane himself. Also, Cody installs a new shower head. Episode 21 of Step by Step truly has it all. Plus, we recap our New Year's Eve celebrations, resolutions for 2017, and eventually wind up pitching a new sitcom based on the notion of an Egyptian prisoner forced to live on campus with a stoner frat boy. And who could have guessed that Creed's "Rain" would actually be the perfect sitcom theme song? We could have, and we did. Welcome, Y2K17!

Send us a Text MessageChris & Rob set out to do just another episode of the show; but things quickly go awry when a request for a day off leads Chris to cancel the recording & kick Rob (a.k.a. Bad Boy Bobby Cratchit) out of his house. Chris is soon visited by some colorful spirits as they try to show him the true meaning of Christmas before it's too late. This is a completely original premise. Enjoy this episode around the yule log with your family, unless you are a copyright lawyer in which case please ignore the musical selections. A new holiday classic is born!

Send us a Text MessageTo celebrate our 20th episode, special guest Erika returns to the show to analyze the Step by Step where Frank finds out his elderly father is dating a stripper. Then we listen to and discuss the Creed smash hit "With Arms Wide Open". We all agree that it is, indeed, a song. Plus, Erika recalls a childhood memory of acting out the Sally Jessy Raphael Show into a Talkboy, and we revive the show with our own take on it. Chris & Rob recount tales of going to the worst strip club in town, and we learn about the world's only self-pleasuring standup comedian: Buddy Whackit.

Send us a Text MessageThe Lamberts & Fosters get invited to a country club, where they immediately embarrass themselves by being low class. Cody gets an oven installed in his van and Dana has the hots for a rich guy's son. Plus, Chris & Rob reenact the first Creed Thanksgiving and Chris asks to borrow Rob's leaf blower. Then don't miss our brand new segment, "Bobby Baggins' Black Friday Brand Blast", and the guys discuss getting the podcast transcribed so future 6th grade classes can put on school plays using the transcripts.

Send us a Text MessageCarol goes back to school to get her degree and Frank agrees to take care of the kids in exchange for sex. Believe it or not, that's almost a direct quote from Episode 18 of Step by Step. And obviously the Creed song "Say I" is about this very same episode. Plus - Chris & Rob ponder why microphones look like penises, read their very first fan mail letter, and later discuss whether various historical figures may have known karate. Keep an ear out for Rob dissing Creed, which of course then forces him to read a passage from Leonardo Da Vinci's wikipedia page as Scott Stapp.

Send us a Text MessageWhen Al Lambert starts a band after playing the drums for one week, JT tries to cash in as her manager. They get a gig at the bowling alley, Cody dresses like a woman, and Frank tries to kill a mouse or something. I don't know anymore. Plus, Chris brags about his newly found IQ score but Rob questions the test's validity. They also come up with a new book for Al Gore to write and discuss Spotify's suggestions of bands similar to Creed - Puddle of Mudd fans, it's time to get in on this!

Send us a Text MessageStep by Step's white Urkel Mark Foster gets bullied by a girl at school - that's right, a GIRL! Can you imagine? Mark's parents laugh at him and his his tomboy sister must bail him out by threatening to murder the female bully. Plus, Chris & Rob try to make it through an entire episode with good, clean humor and no cursing or sexual innuendos. Can they avoid talking about their own butts for 44 and a half minutes? Listen and find out!

Send us a Text MessageDana learns to drive and almost gets into a fender bender, causing her to reconsider everything about her life and whether it's even worth living at all! Plus Al gets a drum set or something. Chris & Rob discuss the origins of waffle fries, their morning commutes, and before you know it the podcast turns into Infowars. Plus, Chris genuinely and unironically enjoys playing a few Billy Ocean songs when he sees comparisons between Creed's "Suddenly" and the aforementioned Ocean song of the same name.

Send us a Text MessageFriend of the show Jay Ferraro is back to help recap the episode of Step by Step where the kids are left alone and throw a house party. And just what did Scott Stapp think about this when he wrote the 2001 song "Who's Got My Back?" Plus, Jay must recite a passage from the Vagina Monologues when he breaks BOTH podcast rules by doing an impression of and insulting Scott Stapp in a span of 5 seconds. Also of interest: the guys identify the exact second of Who Framed Roger Rabbit where you can see Jessica Rabbit flashing her privates. And of course there's some talk about boners. This one is for the ladies!

Send us a Text MessageCody tries to get abducted by aliens and Patrick Duffy is afraid of computers - once again this fear of technology is founded as a 1991 laptop self-deletes all of his prized digital files. And you won't believe what Scott Stapp had to say about this when he wrote the 1999 song "Beautiful". Plus, Chris and Rob pitch what could be the fall's hottest new TV drama all about a homicidal defense attorney who frames grocery store cashiers for murder. It even has a catchy theme song!

Send us a Text MessageSpecial guest Stephen Okawa joins us to discuss episode 12 of Step by Step, in which J.T. steals his mom's new car to impress a girl. Turns out the Creed song "My Own Prison" is about EXACTLY THAT. Plus, a car-themed installment of "Can I, Should I, or Is This Legal?", a Creed reenactment in which we meet a new band member, and of course we wrap it all up with a theological debate about weiners. Scott Stapp, please come on the show.

Send us a Text MessageSpecial guest Jay Ferraro stops by to share his thoughts on the most boring episode of Step by Step we've watched this season (hint: they play Monopoly on TV). Plus, friend of the show / polygamist Martii calls in again during Rob's Blank Check side podcast - and this time we also get to meet one of his spouses. Then the whole gang plays a new game called "Step or Stapp", and we encounter not one but TWO podcast infractions when Rob and Jay both slip up and insult / impersonate Scott Stapp. This one is a doozy!

Send us a Text MessageCody tries to impress Dana by getting a job and Frank (The Duff) is terrified of the new technology known as "answering machines". And rightfully so - an answering machine nearly takes his life! Plus Chris and Rob celebrate the first episode of double digits by re-enacting a moment from Creed's origins in 1991 (acting comparisons to Daniel Day Lewis and Gary Oldman would not be out of line). Then don't miss an impromptu game of "Can I, Should I, or Is This Legal?" Triple digits, here we come!

Send us a Text MessageFrank (aka The Duff) takes his family camping against their will and they fight a bear, then years later Scott Stapp writes a patriotic song about it. Plus special guest Erika is back to share more embarrassing stories of Creed fandom, including the “Creed Quest” contest she won and how it relates to the Illuminati. The group also divulges their favorite mainstream movies that feature male nudity.

Send us a Text MessageDana sneaks out of the house to go to a dangerous biker bar, where of course Patrick Duffy must save her through an epic karate battle. No, seriously. Plus Chris explains his new idea for how drive-thrus should operate, Rob talks about how his motorcycle validates his manhood, and the guys give Billy Joel some advice on songwriting.

Send us a Text MessageThe Duff dresses like a clown and Carol is disappointed in him in Ep 7 of Step by Step, and then we all take a trip to Riff Town while listening to the Creed song "Ode". Plus Chris & Rob follow up on their mystery caller "Chunky" from last week, get an even weirder call live on the air during Rob's mini Blank Check podcast.

Send us a Text MessageThe Lamberts & Fosters take on a family of large Wisconsin Swedes in some carnival games and Scott Stapp sings a song that is overtly about Jesus / Cody Lambert. Plus you'll hear the first voicemail from a fan on the Step by Stapp hotline (209-STAPPIT), the show gets a new sponsor, and Chris & Rob discuss their own unfortunate but eventual deaths.