Step By Stapp Podcast

When the Podcast Town holiday special is interrupted by a mysterious visitor, Chris & Rob are thrown into an adventure that will not only teach them the true meaning of Christmas, but also answer the age old question: is Tim Allen real?

On the podcast “Grandma’s Facebook Fun-Time Hour”, host Francine Masterson just wants her grandson Michael to return her messages. Even after 205 episodes of reaching out to him with no reply, Francine doesn’t give up hope. On episode 206 she and her faithful cohost Ethel react to Michael’s latest Facebook statuses as usual, but things take a turn when the show’s producer, G-Wagon, gets involved. 

The Moonrise Kingdom Cult is famous for two things: 1.) its weekly podcast aimed at recruiting new members, and 2.) not having any members. This week Chris & Rob are shocked to learn they once appeared as guests on the show, despite having no memory of the experience. They must listen along to discover what happened as events unfold and between them and the show’s bizarre host and self-proclaimed cult leader, “Jeffery.”

Today’s podcast deals with America’s favorite pastime: 1980s underground wrestling. On Monday Night L.A.W., former wrestlers from the Southern West Carolinas Independent Wrestling Function share stories and grapple with assimilating back into society after retirement from the sport. On this episode, host and fan favorite “The Glory” is joined by guest Josh McDonald, aka “The Bad Hombre”, who just wants to apologize for his character(s) from the 80s that are turning out to be somewhat controversial in 2019.

Chris surprises and embarrasses Rob with this week's featured show: the secret podcast Rob does with his mom's cousin. On "My Mom's Cousin Joey", Rob's mom's cousin (Joey) gives advice, discusses his failed food truck business, and quarrels with Rob to near physical violence throughout the episode. 

This week we take a look at Bridge Bros, a podcast where two friends in Iowa review their favorite bridges. Sounds boring, right? Well there's only one way to find out and that is to listen to our show. Bridge Bros is sponsored by Henderson's Brewery. Henderson's: Good Beers Made Way Out In the Woods.

Today's podcast is hosted by everyone's favorite helper, Microsoft Word paperclip "Clippy". On Word To Your Mother, Clippy tries to teach Word to people's moms. On this episode Clippy and old friend the AOL running guy reminisce about CD-ROMs, Y2K, and their love lives.

Today we take a look at a podcast called "Sex Phone", whose frustrated host is just trying to give people advice on love and romance. Unfortunately, he must wade through a barrage of confused callers and an unhelpful new cohost who his producer found outside the vape store. This podcast contains mature discussion (like about sex) and explicit language (like the f-word).

Today's featured show is a now defunct podcast hosted by airline pilots mid-flight. Hear first hand as the captain and his co-pilot go meticulously down the pre-flight checklist, taxi to the runway, and take off for what everyone hopes will be a smooth, uneventful trip. This is "This Is Your Captain Speaking."

This week's featured podcast is all about the Witness Protection Program and the personal stories of those within it. Anonymous host "The Ostrich" uses voice modulation to mask his guests' identities while trying his best not to reveal them during the interview.

Welcome to Podcast Town, a new show from the creators of Step by Stapp that will be featuring a variety of under-the-radar podcasts people haven't heard of before and are definitely not fake.For the inaugural episode, we thought it would be appropriate to play a rare recording of the first podcast ever made - a podcast made unintentionally - but a podcast nonetheless. It all began back in 1990 at a Radio Shack in New Jersey...

Hear the trailer for Podcast Town, a brand new show from the hosts of Step by Stapp coming to platforms everywhere AUGUST 2ND.Podcast aficionados Chris McCarthy & Rob Hadden are shining a light on some of the best undiscovered podcasts out there. Each episode showcases a different under-the-radar podcast that in addition to being completely real, is also definitely not fake. These shows span genres and feature a variety of hosts and guests who don't sound anything like Chris or Rob. Oh, and don't look for them in your podcast app because you won't find them. Only Chris & Rob know how to find these podcasts and now they are sharing them with you (lucky!). 

It’s the last episode and this one has a little bit of everything: special guest Erika, Blank Check podcast, listener voicemails, someone being forced to read a monologue, and more!  And obviously we recap the series finale of Step by Step and explain how Scott Stapp wrote the song Higher about it.

On the penultimate episode of the podcast, Julian Morena returns to once again demand royalties for writing the Step by Stapp theme song. Having anticipated this, Chris & Rob bring their lawyer, Chad Nicholas (Nick Baglas) on the show to defend them. Little do they know Julian brought his lawyer as well, Chris's infamous Uncle Jeff (Steve Schifini). What unfolds is a thrilling and, at times, disgusting courtroom drama people will be talking about for years to come. On Step by Step, Cody's friend who is an old man tries to commit suicide. Plus, the Creed song "Who's Got My Back" is about that episode and we definitely didn't accidentally pick the song not realizing we had just done it two episodes ago.

Ladies & Gentlemen, we have two big announcements. 1.) The Step by Stapp 3rd anniversary show in April will also be the series finale. Yes, this podcast is coming to an end - but a new one is just around the corner! Announcement 2.) Scott Stapp has a new album coming out and the first single has been released. Chris & Rob provide unprecedented access to their process as they analyze new Stapp lyrics live on the show and discover how this new song might be about the Step by Step episode where they all go to family therapy. If you'd like to leave a voicemail or text to be played on the finale, dial the Step by Stapp hotline at 209-STAPPIT (209-782-7748). 

When Rob tricks Chris into guesting on his internet daytime talk show, "Robby", Chris must defend himself against Kayla, an alleged former lover who claims he is the father of 3-year old Brianna. Though Chris insists he has never met Kayla, only a paternity test can truly solve this dispute. On Step by Step, Frank & Carol find out they are having a baby (aka Brendan replacement) and have mixed emotions. Scott Stapp also had mixed emotions when he wrote the Creed song "Are You Ready?" about this very same episode.

Special guest Kendra joins the show to help do a gritty true crime podcast. Step by Stabb takes a deep dive into the mysterious disappearance of Ron Chadden - a man who vanished after leaving a frantic voicemail for his wife. The twists and turns that unfold upon investigation will truly shock you.  This coincides with the Step by Step season 4 episode where Mark commits the true crime of giving in to peer pressure and egging houses on Halloween. Of course, the Creed song "Who's Got My Back?" covers this in detail.  Episode brought to you by Zack's Snacks and the Step by Stabb official merch store.

When Chris & Rob both get amnesia after being struck by lightning, they must figure out who they are and what their podcast is about (with a little help from a friendly caller). They soon discover the episode of Step by Step where Cody also gets lightning-induced amnesia. But can Chris & Rob piece together which Creed song was inspired by that specific episode? Or what a song even is? Listen and find out for yourself!

Chris & Rob are pleased to announce they will be starring in the official 2019 Tostitos Super Bowl ads (after stealing the master copy of the original ads from the Tostitos office janitor). Get a sneak peek before the big game by hearing Chris & Rob perform the commercials live on the podcast. With plenty of twists, turns, audible chewing, & some major celebrity cameos, these spots are BOUND to go viral! Keeping with the theme, on Step by Step, Patrick Duffy auditions to become an amateur sportscaster at the local TV network. Oh, and also the song "Illusions" by Creed was written specifically about that episode. 

Chris & Rob discuss the episode of Step by Step where Cody joins a fraternity and goes to a party where people are having pre-marital sex. You wouldn't believe what Scott Stapp thought about this scenario when he wrote the bonus track alternate take: With Arms Wide Open (Strings Version)" Plus, under new corporate management, Chris & Rob must read a series of PSAs. When the ads get a little confusing, the new owners call in to take matters into their own hands.