Carved in Stone

The Philadelphia Phillies All-Name Team is here! In this episode of Carved in Stone, Shawn Chabam builds the ultimate Phillies roster based on one thing only: the coolest player names in franchise history. From obscure baseball players and forgotten MLB careers to legendary baseball names, weird surnames, old-school Phillies history, and hilarious deep cuts, this episode dives into over 140 years...

Shawn Chabam delivers a quick, lighthearted .5 episode of *Carved in Stone*, poking fun at the bizarre YouTube search terms that somehow lead viewers to his podcast. From “girl tickle feet” to “naked photo work shop,” he breaks down the strangest analytics quirks with his usual dry humor and curiosity. He also highlights odd related‑video recommendations, including a Sabrina Carpenter clip that ha...

In honor of the first film's 41st anniversary, Shawn Chabam presents his Mount Rushmore of secondary Back to the Future characters. This episode dives into the charm of 80s movies and offers a fun film analysis of those who make Hill Valley feel alive. Expect some great movie trivia and insights into writing side characters that leave a lasting impression. Carved in Stone is where pop culture, spo...

In this episode of Carved in Stone, Shawn Chabam puts together his (Drew) Berry[more] Mount Rushmore . . . except after recording, Shawn discovered three of the berries mentioned in this episode are not actually berries. 2:14 A favorite 3:32 Best on its own 4:02 Making drinks5:24 Honorable mention 5:49 Not on Thanksgiving Carved in Stone is where pop culture, sports, nostalgia, and quirky debates...

On this episode of Carved in Stone, Shawn Chabam talks about the WWE Golden Era matches that you never could have predicted! Recognizing that most would consider the Golden Era different dates, he reminds us that he watched wrestling for a specific time frame, so his take on the Golden Era timeline is a little different. Each episode of Carved in Stone, host Shawn Chabam builds a Mount Rushmore of...

On this episode of Carved in Stone, Shawn Chabam makes something out of a show about nothing and lists his Mount Rushmore of significant others on the hit sitcom, Seinfeld. Shawn chooses his favorite girlfriend/boyfriend for each of the four main characters to make this mountain. With subtle Seinfeld references in his explanation, Shawn goes into why these four were the best of the best while also...

On this episode of Carved in Stone, Shawn Chabam reveals his Mount Rushmore of pizza toppings! What toppings are your go-tos? Carved in Stone is where pop culture, sports, nostalgia, and quirky debates collide. Each episode, host Shawn Chabam builds a Mount Rushmore of a specific topic — ranking the top four icons, moments, or underdogs in a way that’s fun, opinionated, and sometimes hilariously u...

This .5 episode of Carved in Stone is for people watching the FIFA World Cup who are NOT soccer fans. If you’ve ever wondered things like why soccer players are always flopping, why one guy is laying behind the wall during a free kick, why stoppage time keeps going, what a handball is, why fans go insane during a 0-0 game, or why players celebrate every goal like they won the championship …this ep...

In this episode of Carved in Stone, Shawn Chabam breaks down the Mount Rushmore of athletes who divorced the city of Philadelphia. From contract disputes and locker room drama to playoff collapses and fan backlash, this episode dives into some of the most controversial exits in Philly sports history. Each episode of Carved in Stone, host Shawn Chabam builds a Mount Rushmore of a specific topic — r...

Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Join Shawn Chabam on this thrilling episode of Carved in Stone as he embarks on a cross-country road trip, diving deep into the fascinating world of license plates from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. He'll sift through them all to unveil the top four, crafting the ultimate Mount Rushmore of state license plates! Carved in Stone is where pop culture, sports,...

The Philadelphia Flyers’ 2025-26 season came to an end in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but Episode 26.5 of Carved in Stone is all about why Flyers fans should feel optimistic about the future. Shawn Chabam breaks down the emotional roller coaster of the Flyers’ playoff run, including the first-round Battle of Pennsylvania against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the emergence of Dan Vlada...

Take a stroll down Memory Lane as Shawn Chabam recalls his favorite floppy disk games. We're talking those floppy disks that would tear in half if you ripped them too hard. But don't take it too seriously. Shawn wasn't a hardcore gamer and may have left some of the greats off the list. Got one you recall fondly? Let him know. Carved in Stone is where pop culture, sports, nostalgia, and quirky deba...

What happens when a fantasy football group chat gets bored in the offseason? You draft the most beautiful pop stars of the 1990s, of course! In this special Carved in Stone .5 episode, seven of us each built a team of four using one simple rule: every pick had to have released at least one song in the 90s. From there, things got competitive. We ranked each team, seeded a mini tournament, and let t...

On this episode of Carved in Stone, join Shawn Chabam as he dives into the captivating world of fonts that shape how we read, write, and feel. With heartfelt shout-outs to fellow nerds, this episode might not pack a huge punch, but it might be more entertaining than you’d imagine! Carved in Stone is where pop culture, sports, nostalgia, and quirky debates collide. Each episode, host Shawn Chabam b...

In this tasty episode of Carved in Stone, Shawn Chabam reveals his Mount Rushmore of fast food fries! From saltiness and curliness to dipping them in something better than ketchup, Shawn picks his top four fries from fast food joints. Carved in Stone is where pop culture, sports, nostalgia, and quirky debates collide. Each episode, host Shawn Chabam builds a Mount Rushmore of a specific topic — ra...

This episode of Carved in Stone may get your blood boiling if your favorite is left off the Mount Rushmore of fictional athletes. Relax. It's not that serious. They aren't even real! Carved in Stone is where pop culture, sports, nostalgia, and quirky debates collide. Each episode, host Shawn Chabam builds a Mount Rushmore of a specific topic — ranking the top four icons, moments, or underdogs in a...

In this episode of Carved in Stone, Shawn Chabam presents his Mount Rushmore of Golden Era Wrestlemania matches. Encompassing only matches from the first 10 Wrestlemanias, Shawn reveals which matches stuck out most to him, which Wrestlemania from this era he finds underrated, and confesses that two matches in his top four are actually from an overall yawner of a Wrestlemania. Carved in Stone is wh...

In Episode 21 of Carved in Stone, Shawn Chabam builds his Mount Rushmore of mascots who deserve bobbleheads! This episode was filmed prior to the Philadelphia Wings' announcement to suspend operations at the end of the 2025-26 season. This podcast is not sponsored, endorsed by, or affiliated with any sports league, team, mascot creator, or any of their properties. Logos and mascots shown in this v...

In episode 20.5 of Carved in Stone, Shawn Chabam looks back on his first 20 Mount Rushmore-style episodes and tells you about some mistakes, regrets, and omissions he's made on his show so far. Each main episode of Carved in Stone, host Shawn Chabam builds a Mount Rushmore of a specific topic — ranking the top four icons, moments, or underdogs in a way that’s fun, opinionated, and sometimes hi...

In episode 20 of Carved in Stone, Shawn Chabam makes good on his promise to go behind enemy lines and puts together his Pittsburgh Penguins' All-Name Team! A diehard Flyers' fan, Shawn digs deep into the enemy of his favorite team to pull out some names even hardcore Pens' fans may have forgotten, based solely on how cool he thinks those names are. Links referenced in video:Jagr I: htt...

In episode 19.5 of Carved in Stone, Shawn Chabam honors the March Madness tournament by creating his own Carved in Madness tourney of food smells. With four separate regions, this is sure to be a fun watch! Each main episode of Carved in Stone, host Shawn Chabam builds a Mount Rushmore of a specific topic — ranking the top four icons, moments, or underdogs in a way that’s fun, opinionated, and som...

To celebrate the start of the 2026 Major League Baseball Season, Shawn Chabam ranks the 2025 City Connect jerseys of each MLB team by division before revealing his ultimate City Connect Mount Rushmore! Apologies for the poor video quality. Carved in Stone is where pop culture, sports, nostalgia, and quirky debates collide. Each episode, host Shawn Chabam builds a Mount Rushmore of a specific topic...

In episode 18.5 of Carved in Stone, Shawn Chabam honors the March Madness tournament by creating his own Carved in Madness tourney of TV show theme songs. With four separate regions, this is sure to be a fun watch! Each main episode of Carved in Stone, host Shawn Chabam builds a Mount Rushmore of a specific topic — ranking the top four icons, moments, or underdogs in a way that’s fun, opinionated,...

Shawn Chabam delivers a unique change of pace in this episode of Carved in Stone as he presents his Mount Rushmore of vegetables! Green, yellow, or otherwise, Shawn learned through this episode that he likes more vegetables than even he was aware of. What do you think made the cut? Check out this episode to find out if you're on the right track! Carved in Stone is where pop culture, sports, nostal...

In episode 17.5, Shawn Chabam continues his chat from episode 15.5 with referee extraordinaire, Chip, AKA Pinky & the Brawn, who talks more generally about officiating, while still bringing up some new roller derby points. Each main episode of Carved in Stone, host Shawn Chabam builds a Mount Rushmore of a specific topic — ranking the top four icons, moments, or underdogs in a way that’s fun,...