Matt

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 104: Super, Man 14.07.2025

Join us at the cineplex - we call the aisle seat! - for an episode celebrating the magic of Hollywood! In this episode of GEP, Matt watches James Gunn’s SUPERMAN and falls in love with the star of the film; the Cat in the Hat finally gets what he deserves; and can we stop it with the Smurfs already? Plus, heartwarming hot dog memories. And, who’s doing the laundry over on Squid Game island? Additi...

Episode 103: An Apology to All Insects 07.07.2025

The latest updates on hot dogs and coffee! Moo Deng celebrates one year as the World’s Most Favorite Pygmy Hippopotamus! Matt regrets a lifetime of senseless murder! One dysfunctional family stretches the limits of what is acceptable behavior at Universal Studios! And Alicia Silverstone says a bad word!

Episode 102: thannycutie vs the World 30.06.2025

You’re not going to believe this, but Idaho’s Hetero Awesome Fest may have been filled with hate!!! GEP gets to the bottom of it. Plus: Thannycutie’s latest content has Matt concerned.

Episode 101: portals 23.06.2025

This week, GEP is giving you all the latest news on your favorite celebrities: Candace Cameron Bure! Sophie Rain! A guy from some band I forgot the name of! Plus: Matt skips the protests and the military parades to play indoor putt-putt; Quinn orders the lobster ravioli; and Mariah Carey denies the existence of time.

Episode 100: A Celebration of Excellence 16.06.2025

Join us as we celebrate 100 years of GIANT ELECTRIC PENGUIN! In this episode, the CHUDs of Idaho love Old State Saloon; Matt is served the perfect iced tea, but can’t decide what to do about it; and every question you’ve ever had about the podcast is finally answered.

Episode 99: Potatoes and Hate 09.06.2025

In this episode, Idaho throws a party for the straights; a travel influencer’s life is ruined by her boyfriend’s flatulence; and WHAT THE HECK is going on in Japan’s hotels???

Episode 98: The Story of How My Daughter Was Born 02.06.2025

DOES GLENN HATE ME?; Sam calls in; hushpuppy talk. Hey, Universal, send me to Epic Universe.

Episode 97: A Host’s History - Part 1 26.05.2025

A plea for sponsorship turns into a deeply personal walk down Memory Lane. Matt discusses everything from lost friendships to OCD to golfing with Jesus. Slights are forgiven. Long held grudges are explained. Burned bridges are rebuilt, then quickly set ablaze once more. Get to know GEP’s host way more than you ever expected. Or wanted. Also, Fastball still sucks.

Episode 96: Ernest Hammingway 19.05.2025

An unexpected dog interruption leads to a rollicking discussion of the latest family board game from the world of Mr. Kirk Cameron. Plus: Matt ranks all ten episodes from the latest season of LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS. And friend of the show, Sam, calls in, but Sam sucks now, so we hang up on him. All things considered, it’s a pretty good time.

Episode 95: The Death of Hope 12.05.2025

Like a Bullet Bill gone wild, it’s Episode 95 of Giant Electric Penguin. In this one: Andrew Dice Clay gets intimate with Huckleberry Hound; Nine Inch Nails gets Disneyfied; Real Names of Fictional Characters; Kiki Chanel’s holy war on family Tik Tok accounts; Matt donates his body to science; Alexa makes a poor choice; and the Death of Hope. Plus: MOVIE SANDWICH, in which we try (and succeed?) to...

Episode 94: Gray’s Inanity 05.05.2025

EMERGENCY EPISODE ALERT! Matt’s in the hospital again - don’t worry, he’s not riddled with blood poisoning this time - but that means we gotta crack open one of the Emergency Episodes we keep on hand for situations like this. In this emergency episode, Matt explores the Facebook page of God-made millionaire, Dr. Farrah Gray. And that’s it. That’s the whole episode. Don’t even worry about it. You’l...

Episode 93: Theopneustos 28.04.2025

Are you ready for a new episode of GEP? Don’t answer that. In this episode, Matt discusses YouTube censorship; bad gardening; church roller coasters; Epic Universe; Fingal’s Cave; John Carter; life hacks; Sandman; and Love on the Spectrum. Plus, Matt begins his quest to clean up his Instagram FYP.

Episode 92: 31 Rabbits Ranked 21.04.2025

Happy Belated Easter to all who celebrate. In this episode, we explore Tinkerbell’s Dilemma, a philosophical question that has challenged thinkers for centuries. Then, Matt and Quinn watch a thing, the “thing” being a “movie,” and that “movie” being “MINECRAFT.” Finally, we rank the 31 most important pop culture bunnies.

Episode 91: This Island California 14.04.2025

Welcome back to Giant Electric Penguin, a podcast at least one of Matt’s IRL friends has listened to. In this episode, Matt declares his undying love for California. And we ask the question, “What do you think Edward Furlong does in a week?” Also: we’ve got a full review of the premiere episode of IGGY AND MR. KIRK! And, did Matt discover the second coming of Mitch Hedberg?

Episode 90: Tumbling Down the Bean Hole 07.04.2025

Hi. In this episode, the Boys go to ERASERHEAD; the Dennis the Menace of Magic asks the important questions; and Matt discovers the worst Instagram page in the history of the platform. Plus: Gremlins cereal! Parenting tips! And an unofficial LAST JEDI challenge. It’s an hour of laughs, tears and tainted lettuce-based nausea you’ll cherish for years to come.

Episode 89: The 10 Most Offensive Deleted Movie Scenes 31.03.2025

In this episode, Disney ruins Chewbacca; Leonardo DiCaprio sleeps in a Tauntaun; and Uncle Frank pulls down Kevin’s pants. Plus, Dopey speaks; ET sneaks a peek; and Matt asks the question, “DOES GLENN HATE ME?”

Episode 88: I Am Flash Thompson 24.03.2025

In this episode, Matt defends THE ELECTRIC STATE, Sonny’s dad finally snaps, and we answer the question, “Are there farts in the Bible?” Plus, we meet the cast of Brave+’s new show IGGY AND MR. KIRK. And, Matt catches up with Gramma and Sonny.

Episode 87: Erin Go Braless 17.03.2025

Giant Electric Penguin is back! In this one, Matt describes what it’s like to be in the clutches of Old Lady Flu. Plus, the return of our most popular recurring segment: HEADLINES. And, guess who has the 112th most popular comedy podcast in Ghana? The answer won’t surprise you. All that and Matt lists a bunch of movies he watched recently. Fun!!!

Episode 86: 2nd Annual Pre-Oscars Spectacular 24.02.2025

Hooray for Hollywood! In this very special Oscars edition of GEP, Matt is joined by “Marty Scorsese” (off-mic, doing his laundry) to discuss the most important films of 2024. Plus: Matt provides his world-famous Oscar Predictions You Can Set Your Watch To. Also: Thany makes a play for Cambodian supremacy; “Marty” makes a playlist; and Matt shares his Top and Bottom 10 Films of Last Year. Prepare t...

Episode 85: The Worst Episode of Twilight Zone EVER 17.02.2025

Welcome back, dorks. Join the host, Matt, and his gassy canine companion, Gadget, as they discuss celebrity fetishes, naked musicians, and THE WORST TWILIGHT ZONE EPISODE EVER. Also: Bruce Springsteen gets his feelings hurt; Canada makes a proclamation; and Matt discusses THE BEST TWILIGHT ZONE EPISODE EVER! Plus: podcasting tips and shout outs galore.

Episode 84: The Post-Ablation Special 10.02.2025

Hey, bruh. In this episode of the podcast, Matt celebrates life after surviving his very first heart ablation. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! So, heat up a potato and hold your piss jugs close, cuz this is one for the history books. Also: more AI nonsense and Matt shares his favorite 8-bit tunes of all time.

Episode 83: Facebook Sucks 03.02.2025

The latest episode of your favorite podcast is finally here! In this one, Matthew stops being polite and starts getting real, unlike a certain social media site which is faker than ever. Plus: Brad Pitt makes a horse; Sonny builds a snowman; and Corn Kid runs for president. Also: Why is Facebook nothing but sexy AI old people making their own birthday cakes now? Matt looks into it.

Episode 82: Disneyland vs. Disney World: Part 2 27.01.2025

In this exciting conclusion, Matt says goodbye to his favorite filmmaker; Q wants a fist bump; and an angry listener sounds off about last week’s episode. Plus, Matt reveals his favorite Disney park, and his choice might surprise you. And find out what JKR was up to before she created the greatest comedic duo of 2025, Gramma and Sonny.

Episode 81: Disneyland vs. Disney World: Part 1 20.01.2025

Matt’s back from vacation and he’s got an important decision to make - Disneyland or Disney World…which is the superior theme park? Plus, we induct two more lowlifes into the GEP Hall of Shame.

Episode 80: A Bad Start 06.01.2025

2025 is off to a terrible start! In this episode, Matt’s lunch is nearly ruined by a thoughtless coworker; Sam’s apology is erased by Spotify; and Los Angeles is all out of celebrities. Plus: Tintin and Popeye travel to Thailand to solve a mystery; Jimmy Carter sees a UFO; and Donald Duck gets humiliated on live TV. All that and WICKET: THE MUSICAL.

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