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Welcome Back! In this episode, diablo friends Chris and Mario talking about self-awareness and give you some tools to help you get to know yourself! They sort themselves into houses and bending, find out what Office and Friends characters they are, and dive into some legitimate personality assessments. Chris IS a Chandler and Mario was NOT on the Frick Park bridge! We’ll be right back! —— Office C...

Welcome Back! In this episode, diablo friends Chris and Mario talk about how they would rank the Winter Olympic sports, WORDLE, honoring (?) the quarterback of our lives, and so much more. Chris literally almost included a 3 minute clip of him chewing, and Mario doesn’t drive like an idiot! We’ll be right back! —— Chris recommends a pocketknife: CRKT Flat Out Mario recommends a Netflix movie: Don'...

Welcome Back! In this episode, diablo friends Chris and Mario talk about Minecraft, Steelers football, more TikTok references than usual, and so much more. Chris does his McConaughey at the very end, and Mario wants to go camping at the very very end! We’ll be right back! —— You can find Chris here . You can find Mario here . You can find the IwEP Network here . —— Big thanks to our FAVORITE spons...

Welcome Back! In this episode, diablo friends Chris and Mario talk about a plot to end tip-culture, their New Year's resolutions, the OTHER Welcome Back, and so much more. Chris has an open wound, and Mario has given his life to Spotify! We’ll be right back! —— You can find Chris here . You can find Mario here . You can find the IwEP Network here . —— Big thanks to our FAVORITE sponsor Patchwork P...

Welcome Back! In this episode, diablo friends Chris and Mario relive a year that was nicer to some than to others. They look back at some predictions they made last year, do a review of some of the year’s events, and give out the Backies for the year 2021. Chris and Mario agree on *almost* everything! We’ll be right back! —— You can find Chris here . You can find Mario here . You can find the IwEP...

Welcome Back! In this episode, diablo friends Chris and Mario talk about men crying, Star Wars, visiting the Patchwork Planting farm, and so much more. Chris has hot takes on classic movies, and Mario definitely HAS seen Midnight Mass! We’ll be right back! —— Chris recommends his own Spotify playlists: Chris on Spotify Mario recommends a Netflix show: The Witcher —— You can find Chris here . You c...

Welcome Back! In this episode, diablo friends Chris and Mario talk about Mario’s birthday, sponsoring a race car, Spotify Wrapped, and so much more. Chris has incredible Spotify playlists, and Mario likes sushi now! We’ll be right back! —— Chris recommends a recipe: Queso Blanco Dip with Chorizo Mario recommends a Netflix show: New Girl —— You can find Chris here . You can find Mario here . You ca...

Welcome Back! In this episode, diablo friends Chris and Mario talk about Cyber Monday, changing over time, deep friendship questions, and so much more. Chris has cold ducks, and Mario thinks there’s a pandemic! We’ll be right back! —— Chris recommends a Disney movie: Encanto Mario recommends an IwEP Network podcast episode: Bangin Beers Podcast Episode #138 Troges —— You can find Chris here . You...

Welcome Back! In this episode, diablo friends Chris and Mario give a Thanksgiving Day update, discuss partner superiority, THEY’RE RECORDING IN PERSON, and so much more. Chris doesn’t tell a story about his uncle, and Mario doesn’t say a word! We’ll be right back! —— You can find  Chris here . You can find  Mario here . You can find  the IwEP Network here . —— Big thanks to our FAVO...

Welcome Back! In this episode, diablo friends Chris and Mario give you a Holiday Survival Guide for 2021! They draft competing holiday meals, look back on the holidays of their past, and Mario gives his list of dos and don’ts for your upcoming celebration. Chris makes the worst the worst snake draft pick of all time and Mario finds another favorite holiday! We’ll be right back! —— Chris recommends...

Welcome Back! In this episode, diablo friends Chris and Mario invite Kate to listen to Welcome Back, discuss a hunting TikTok that Mario send to Chris for some reason, talk waaaaaay more about pop than anyone expected and so much more. Chris is a latent redneck and Mario wants more standup! We’ll be right back! —— You can find Chris here. You can find Mario here. You can find the IwEP Network here...

Welcome Back! In this episode, diablo friends Chris and Mario give a Sober October recap, talk about Halloween, rising female listenership, THE BOOK, and much more! We’ll be right back! —— You can find  Chris here . You can find  Mario here . You can find  the IwEP Network here . —— Big thanks to our FAVORITE sponsor Patchwork Planting! Find them on  facebook  and  in...

Welcome Back! In our SEASON 2 PREMIERE, we announce some of the ways we’re restructuring Welcome Back. Welcome Back Talk is dead and will rise from the ashes like a phoenix as the flagship show format. On this classic Welcome Back episode, Chris and Mario talk about the state of the podcast after a whole year of processing trauma into a microphone, Noodle, the birth of our media brand empire, and...

Welcome Back! Start your Halloweek right with this super fun and spoooooky crossover where Welcome Back teams up with the hosts from another IwEP Network show, Truth Behind Illusion! The TBI crew tells us if a bunch of cryptids and ghosts from legends and pop culture are under, over, or properly rated, shares some personal Halloween stories, and gives us a taste of what Truth Behind Illusion is al...

Welcome back! Welcome Back Talk is where Chris and Mario do a little more talking and catching up. On this episode, they talk about how everything is salad, food fears, the great Zuckerburg crash of 2021, a sober October check-in, and much more! We'll be right back! —— You can find  Chris here . You can find  Mario here . You can find  the IwEP Network here . —— Big thanks to our FA...

Welcome back! We’re taking on a topic that can be hard for people to talk about, but we hope to share some laughs and relatable stories about bullying! Chris and Mario do some Taco Bell Sauce (TBS) ratings of pop culture bullies, chat about how they’ve experienced bullying as well as were the bully, and talk about bullying as adults. Chris relives getting voted out of a lunch table again, and Mari...

Welcome back! Welcome Back Talk is where Chris and Mario do a little more talking and catching up. On this episode, they talk about naps, snacks, Dog the Bounty Hunter, a sober October check-in, and much more! We'll be right back! —— You can find  Chris here . You can find  Mario here . You can find  the IwEP Network here . —— Big thanks to our FAVORITE sponsor Patchwork Planting! F...

Welcome back! Welcome Back Talk is where Chris and Mario do a little more talking and catching up. On this episode, they talk about the approach of spooky season, the Welcome Back universe celebrating sober October, how THE DUCKS HAD EGGS 2 MONTHS EARLY, and much more! We'll be right back! —— You can find  Chris here . You can find  Mario here . You can find  the IwEP Network here ....

Welcome back! Welcome Back Talk is where Chris and Mario do a little more talking and catching up. On this episode, they talk about how football is back (Mario doesn’t care), fashion tips (for the ladies), how Chris’ wife is catching up on the podcast, and much more! We'll be right back! —— You can find  Chris here . You can find  Mario here . You can find  the IwEP Network here . —...

Welcome back! Welcome Back Talk is where Chris and Mario do a little more talking and catching up. On this episode, they talk about injuries (when you’re old), surviving on the streets, content for the ladies, and much more! We'll be right back! —— You can find  Chris here . You can find  Mario here . You can find  the IwEP Network here . —— Big thanks to our FAVORITE sponsor Patchw...

Welcome back! We hope this message finds you relaxed and laborless on this very special holiday! Happy Labor Day and welcome to another holiday special on Welcome Back! Chris and Mario are talking all things occupational. They go back in time to talk about their past jobs, discuss dream of the past and future, and finish it all off with some dos and don’ts for your next job interview. Chris cut ou...

Welcome back! Welcome Back Talk is where Chris and Mario do a little more talking and catching up. On this episode, they talk about daydreaming about having super powers, kids finding the podcast, fighting chickens to get in the car, and much more! We'll be right back! —— You can find  Chris here . You can find  Mario here . You can find  the IwEP Network here . —— Big thanks to our...

Welcome back! Have you ever discovered one of the greatest things in the world but somehow no one else seems to know about it? Mother Lion is that band! Chris and Mario have a delightful conversation with Vanessa and Faith who are sisters making incredible music together, and who spent he first half of 2021 releasing a new song every week! We’ll be getting their takes on everything from kittens to...

Welcome back! Welcome Back Talk is where Chris and Mario do a little more talking and catching up. On this episode, they talk about Britney Spears freedom (and their role in the matter), how they would do in a fighting scenario or a dating scenario, when tomatoes are allowed, and much more! We'll be right back! —— You can find  Chris here . You can find  Mario here . You can find  t...

Welcome back! To celebrate the release of Bo Burnham’s latest comedy special, Inside, the boys are doing a deep dive into the career and brilliance of this prestigious prodigy. In part 1, Chris and Mario lay out the verde, underrated, and diablo moments, jokes, and songs of Bo Burnham’s career. In part 2 they dissect Inside in a slow, methodical, and overwhelming way. Chris says “so so good” too m...