Step By Stapp Podcast

Send us a Text MessageToday's podcast is Eastbrook High School's alternative morning announcements "pirate radio". They do the regular morning announcements, but without the mainstream spin. And they ask the tough questions. And they accidentally ruin the prom for everyone.Plus, Chris describes his rough day at work. 

Send us a Text MessageToday on the show we play what we assume is the first episode of A-list celebrity Keanu Reeves’ new podcast, but is actually a support group for losers with famous people’s names. 

Send us a Text MessageIt’s time to talk about 90s cars again, this time with special guest and self-proclaimed speed freak, Kendra, who came to discuss her 1996 Ford Explorer. But this was no ordinary Explorer - this was the coveted EDDIE BAUER EDITION, which history has proven to be one of the greatest mid-size SUV / clothing brand collabs of all time. 

Send us a Text MessageSinger / Songwriter / Podcast Guest Julian Morena returns to tell us about his new song, “Torch” (streaming everywhere now), his Times Square billboard promoting the song (no, really),  and how to use an anti-static cloth in the dryer.Then, Chris’s notorious Uncle Jeff (Steve Schifini) surprises everyone by zoom bombing the show to do an episode of his podcast, “We’re Talkin’ Bidets”, where he mostly discusses Happy Days conspiracy theories.

Send us a Text MessageThe world's most renowned Hyundai enthusiast, Joe Hyundai, returns with a podcast aimed at Hyundai drivers who want to experience true exhilaration in their cars - from his infamous Hyundai Riverboat Cruise (RIP all those who were lost) to today's adventure: taking a caravan of 3000 Hyundai Elantras off-roading on Utah's Moab Trail.

Send us a Text MessageRob once again convinces Chris to do a table read of something he wrote. This time: an original screenplay called "There's a New Dad In Town." 

Send us a Text MessageWe're here talking 90s cars again - specifically a cherry red 1996 Pontiac Sunfire once owned by our guest, Erika. Learn all about how many doors the car had, how Erika came to own it, and don't miss the shocking ending to her story about this car. Plus, we play Kelly Blue Book Bingo (KBBB) to see who can guess closest to the current value of a 96 Sunfire, and thus, be forced to buy one.

Send us a Text MessageToday's show was delivered to us anonymously on a flash drive in the mail. Turns out it's a podcast hosted by prisoners from prison. Hear all about how they got incarcerated, the guards' favorite movies, and upcoming plans to escape.

Send us a Text MessageThe podcast is taken over by Chris and Rob's old friend / sentient computer virus Lord Hulu, who wants to market his new podcast. Though Lord Hulu is ill prepared to host his own show, sparks fly when surprise guests like Siri, Alexa, and HBO Max show up with some interesting stories and shocking allegations.

Send us a Text MessageOur featured show today is "Improving at The Improv", where veteran improvisational comedian Stew Rutabaga shows guests how to enhance their skills on stage. Only problem is Stew's guests do not want to do improv and in fact are just tourists he has kidnapped. 

Send us a Text MessageOn another special episode of “Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars”, Chris and Rob talk about the 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora with special guest Steve Okawa. They dive deep into the Aurora’s Wikipedia page, guess what one might be worth today, and Steve shares a story about his Aurora set in a Chili’s parking lot you have to hear to believe (or not believe). 

Send us a Text MessageWelcome to a new podcast! On "Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars", Chris and Rob (and guests) talk about 90s cars. Each episode dives deep on a particular year, make, and model we owned / drove / appreciated. Hear what we loved and hated about the car, personal stories about said car,  fascinating facts from the car's wikipedia (for example, did you know the 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora was designed by Maurice "Bud" Chandler?), and play along as we try to guess what the car is worth today. On our first episode, we focus on the 1998 Dodge Neon and hear about one of the many times Rob almost got arrested or died in one when he was in high school. 

Send us a Text MessageWhen Rob's beloved Tamagotchi dies unexpectedly, he suspects foul play. Chris thinks he is crazy - that is, until a charming southern Detective shows up with some theories of his own about the digital pet's untimely demise. Find out if they can solve the mystery through twists, turns, and some unconventional investigative tactics.Guest: Steve OkawaOriginal music by: Julian Morena (dotcom)

Send us a Text MessageOur podcast this week is hosted by renowned psychotherapist Dr. Eric Scarlett as he secretly broadcasts therapy sessions to his loyal listeners. His patient / guest, Ralph, discusses his habit of sending Anthrax in the mail, his fear of squirrels, and a surprising revelation about his new girlfriend.

Send us a Text MessageCLICK PLAY AT 11:27PM TO COUNT DOWN TO MIDNIGHT WITH YOUR NEW YEAR'S EVE FRIENDS AT PODCAST TOWNFor the big New Year's Eve episode, Chris and Rob have opened the phone lines to any of the podcast hosts who have been featured on Podcast Town in 2021. With special appearances by: the Radio Shack guys, Bob and Charles K. Schwab, two guys named Brock, and no one else!

Send us a Text MessageChris &  Rob are about to record their annual holiday episode when Rob reveals some bad news: Podcast Town is going to be shut down by Buzzsprout due to an outstanding balance of $50.  Blaming himself, Rob contemplates what things would be like if he didn’t exist. Just then he is visited by a (familiar sounding) angel who shows him what the podcast and the world would he like if he were never born. 

Send us a Text MessageChris and Rob vow to have fewer podcasts on the show featuring guys with New York / Italian American accents, before realizing that this week's show is "The Official Mafia Podcast". However, its hosts might surprise you! Also, Rob solves a mystery involving his desk.

Send us a Text MessageUnder the gun to release the next Podcast Town episode on time, Chris and Rob enlist the help of their TGI Fridays waiter, Felix, who happens to host a podcast about what really goes on in the chain restaurant’s kitchen. Guest: Steve Okawa

Send us a Text MessageErika joins us for a special edition of Step by Stapp where we play the Cameo she received from none other than Scott Stapp himself. Find out what Scott has to say to Erika and how much he knows about her (former) superfandom.Also, we recap Step by Step Season 5 Episode 10 where the kids lose a baby AND come to realize that a brand new Scott Stapp song was actually written about said episode.

Send us a Text MessageOn this very special episode, we interview the winner of our nationwide competition "America's Next Top Podcast Town Podcast": Steve.We discuss Steve's award winning podcast about helping people organize their sheds,  play some clips from the show, and learn about a recent encounter he had with what may or may not have been a rabbit.Guest: Dave S.