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Giant Electric Penguin

Comedy EN ↓ 155 episodes

GEP is a pop-culture podcast hosted by 1997’s winner of the Charlotte Christian School Media Writing Award and one-time fantasy football league champ, Matt Lawson.

Author

Matt

Category

Comedy

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Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 129: Mathias the Gatekeeper 05.01.2026

In the first episode of Giant Electric Penguin in 2026, Matt makes an embarrassing mistake in the bathroom at Bucc-ee’s! Also: we rank the main characters of Stranger Things from worst to best! And is Matt the world’s biggest Avatar fan now? You’ll have to listen to find out. Plus: New Years Resolutions! Starting beef! Gatekeeping!

Episode 128: Eraserhead 2 22.12.2025

This is a Christmas podcast. Don’t even worry about it. In this holly jolly episode, Matt reveals his deeply embarrassing Top 5 musical artists of 2025; Kirk Cameron demands that you pray for Chick-fil-a’s deliverance from sin; and thousands of farm animals are waiting to be rented and used for whatever you want. Also: we remember the life and the legacy of Rob Reiner. Plus so much holiday fun you...

Episode 127: Muniz vs Malcolm 15.12.2025

In an all-new episode recorded at the bottom of a fish tank (the sound will be back to normal next time), we find out what’s new with Frankie Muniz. Plus there’s something about dementia medicine. And we kick Kevin Spacey some more. Plus, Matt lambasts American Beauty, defends Jane Wickline, and shares his favorite song of 2025

Episode 126: I baked you some cookies. 08.12.2025

Happy Holiguards! In the latest episode of Giant Electric Penguin, Matt is concerned for Kevin Spacey’s safety; Poppin’ Fresh is reprimanded for living his truth; and Dick Van Dyke apologies for neglecting his geriatric children. Plus, Frosty does quaaludes; Matt refuses to set foot in Dubai; and we get hyped to see what the Holiguards Saga popcorn bucket looks like.

Episode 125: 85 Black Bears 01.12.2025

It’s Episode 125 time, babies, and that means Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon facts, Kim Kardashian’s brain scans and the return of a beloved GEP segment, LAST 5 MOVIES. Plus: Matt almost buys something, doesn’t buy it, and tells a ten minute story about almost but not buying it. Also: What’s stranger than STRANGER THINGS 5? How about your dog watching you use the toilet?

Episode 124: The Giant Electric Portal of Force 1st Annual Cozy Black Friday Special! 28.11.2025

Spend the day after Thanksgiving with your old pal Matt on an all-new BONUS episode of Giant Electric Penguin. Featuring appearances from renowned film director and homeless pervert, Kevin Spacey, and Kumma, the sex-positive AI teddy bear who might burn your house down. Plus, we pay a visit to our dear friends Sonny and Grandma.

Episode 123: Thanksgiving on Pervert Island 24.11.2025

EPSTEIN FILES! Now that I have your attention, it’s time for a BRAND-NEW episode of GIANT ELECTRIC PENGUIN. In this one, Culture the Vulture gets caught with his pants down; Franklin Graham takes a peek at your permanent record; and Matt can’t remember the name of director Kevin Spacey’s NEW film no matter how hard he tries. Plus: Animal nudity! Horse steaks! Eric Roberts! Sauerkraut! Real-life BA...

Episode 122; Horses, Horses, Horses 17.11.2025

This week on Giant Electric Penguin… Afterlife correspondent, Bolton Curpo, gets bullied in Heaven; Alan Young spreads lies as thick as peanut butter; and Charlie Kirk’s horse heals a nation. Also: Is Matt’s dad fraternizing with the enemy? Plus: John Wayne Gacey! Donald Trump! And the Ghost of Mr. Ed!

Episode 121: Stinky & Alone 10.11.2025

It’s time for another one! In this episode, the Rizzler sets his sights on Hardee’s; a grown man refuses to wipe his butt; and Matt reviews every single Guillermo del Toro movie, but mostly just FRANKENSTEIN. Plus: A Skankin’ Pickle biopic? And: one final chance to enter our System of a Down contest… WE’VE GOT HINTS!

Episode 120: Panic on Lizard Island! 03.11.2025

2025 marches ever onward with an ALL-NEW episode of GIANT ELECTRIC PENGUIN! In this one, a vampire plays the ultimate prank on a tiny baby; a redditor bemoans the current state of trick-or-treating in America; and Matt wonders who to contact when directly confronted with day-drinking-inspired incest. Plus: AI continues its mission to kill all teenagers; an 80-year-old woman gets abandoned on Lizar...

Episode 119: Ed Gein’s Halloween Spooktacular! 27.10.2025

Happy Halloween! We finish out Spooky Season strong with an episode guaranteed to scare you silly. In this one, Matt narrowly avoids becoming a human sacrifice; Corin Nemec finds his niche; and Sharon Stone’s private parts save a young man’s life. Also, wondering what scary movies to include in your Halloween movie marathon this year? We’ve got 5+ suggestions we know you’ll love! Plus: Cursed book...

Episode 118: Sinful Cold Cuts 20.10.2025

This is an Ed Gein show! In this episode, Matt gets swindled, Mrs. Barney delivers a stark warning, and we play a round of SERIAL KILLER HOT or NOT. Also: Homemade trail mix! Bible Camp! Adeline Watkins! Corn addiction! The Verve Pipe! Christina Ricci! And the premiere of DAHMER TALK.

Episode 117: Monster - The Crimes of Alfred Hitchcock 13.10.2025

In this episode, Matt discusses the new season of Netflix’s murder show MONSTER; President Trump parties like a rock star in Jolly Ol England; and Twiztid comes to Chronic Con because why not. Plus: Logan Paul! Jeffrey Dahmer! The Stinky Puffs! Sawney Bean! Psycho BTS! Silly voices! And the Fight Club penis!

Episode 116: 2 Loosey 2 Goosey 06.10.2025

GEP is back with a new episode. In this one, Matt reads some REAL LIFE HORROR STORIES, complains about young people and their exploding cars, and wonders aloud whether he’s a Communist. So, sit down, plug some noise-canceling earbuds into your headholes, and throw your money out the window. It’s podcast time!

Episode 115: The Hyperbaric Life 22.09.2025

We guar-an-tee there’s something to offend everyone in this episode! Join Matt as he considers purchasing a hyperbaric chamber, eats too much soft serve, and for the first time in the history of the podcast, discusses his day job. Plus: Gadget! Beads! Secular humanism! Jimmy Kimmel! Epic Universe! The Handyman! Bad moms! Disney cruises! Cashews! Special guest: John

Episode 114: Pancakes 15.09.2025

Things are getting rough out there, but the show must go on. In this episode, Matt listens to the new Corey Feldman song, ranks the Goonies, and crowns a victor in the BBQ Wars. Plus: Kittens! Political violence! Austin, TX! Jesse Watters! And Osama bin Laden parties!

Episode 113: Cracker Barrel? I Hardly Know Her Barrel. 08.09.2025

In Lucky Episode 113, Matt takes his daughter to her first concert, uncovers Cracker Barrel’s shameful past, and almost challenges John Rich to a fight. Plus: Heavenly birthdays! A Duggar/Donner Challenge update! Uncle Carl! Zombies! Ed and Lorraine Warren! New Jersey diners! Chris Rock’s mom! Steampunk doctors! AND Jellyroll!

Episode 112: The Duggar Party 01.09.2025

This week’s episode of the podcast is ALL-NEW! In it, Uncle Herschel returns to his rightful place; Matt spends an evening with Cary Elwes; and we tell Donny Osmond, Kumail Nanjiani, Snoop Dogg, and the entire Duggar family to SHUT UP! Plus: The Count of Monte Cristo! Twilight Zone! Jungkook! Momo Cyrus! General stores! Billy Crystal! The Eternals! Lightyear! Cannibalism!

Episode 111: The Goofball Brigade 25.08.2025

Stern’s out, so Matt’s moving in. GOOFBALL BRIGADE ASSEMBLE! Also, Chick-fil-A bans teenagers; Cracker Barrel goes woke; and Matt writes the best joke in the history of comedy. Plus: Andrew Dice Clay! A deleted scene from 1989’s THE LITTLE MERMAID! Sam calls in! Walter Scott’s Personality Parade! PANCAKES!!!

Episode 110: Squirrels Before Girls 18.08.2025

In this episode, Matt finally stays awake long enough to finish LITTLE NEMO: ADVENTURES IN SLUMBERLAND; Annabelle continues her tour of terror; and we discuss the rich history of the “animal buddy” in animated films. Plus: Ugly people! Wall Hobbits! McDonaldland! Uncle Burl’s Basement! The Greedy!

Episode 109: Gallivantin’ 11.08.2025

Happy Hulk Hogan’s Birthday to those who celebrate. In the latest episode of the podcast, an angry gamer rants about the movie adaptation of UNTIL DAWN; MGK and his backup dancers get into a horrible accident; and one lucky boy has the dream vacation of a lifetime. Plus: Ayesha Erotica! Gardenscapes: The Movie! Wawa egg rolls! Mike Magic! Sauerkraut regrets! WEAPONS! Novelty Christian t-shirts! An...

Episode 108: Corrections and Apologies 08.08.2025

No, you’re not hallucinating! It’s a very special Friday Edition of Giant Electric Penguin with your host Matt, AKA Paul. In this episode: everything’s dumber in Texas (except for the octopuses); we meet the successors to the Crazy Boy’s throne; and Matt has a couple of awkward encounters in the real world. Plus: Late-For-Dinner Jones! Maggots! Sex Toys! Nosferatu! Tron! TGIF indeed.

Episode 107: You’re Tearing Me Apart, Brother! 04.08.2025

In this episode, Matt and Q sample snacks from South Korea and rank them accordingly. Plus, we take a deep dive into the many crimes of Terry Bollea.

Episode 106: Fantastic Fish Recipe 28.07.2025

Matt and Quinn go to the movies, learn the proper way to grill a fish.

Episode 105: For My Best Friends 21.07.2025

In this episode of the podcast: Iggy stirs up new feelings in Matt’s son! Carmen and Daniel (but not Lupita!) tie the knot! And Annabelle murders a guy? Plus, will someone please get Count Orlok a Breathe Right strip. Also, we do a deep dive into popcorn bucket fandom. And, who the heck is Jung Kook? Don’t worry, we know, and we’re telling the world. Pucker up and get ready to practice kissing bec...

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