Latchless

Did ya miss us? Did ya think we ditched the ol podcast? Did ya think Jess may have watched one too many true crime docs and disappeared Brad? Well you can't get rid of us that easily! We are back for a catch up and yes, some explaining to do. Grab yourself a drink, sit back and enjoy!

In today’s episode, we pull a page straight out of Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld’s book and do a show about absolutely nothing. But hey, at least we get to catch up with you guys! And as an added bonus… once you’re up to speed on the shenanigans that are the days of our lives, it seems Jessica has yet to conquer her a$$h*le, and boy are y’all on for a doozy. But ya gotta wait until the credits ro...

In today’s episode, we sit down with an incredible and inspiring human being: The Emmy Award-Winning Video Producer/Filmmaker, Budro Partida. Fresh off of a press and screening tour of his soon to be released documentary on Austin’s infamous Back Room, Partida shares his inspiration to make ‘Bloody & Bruised: The untold story of The Back Room’ and what it was like reliving those days while int...

In today’s episode, we have on our finest, fanciest clothes as we sip from our teacups - pinkies out. For we are in the presence of royalty: none other than Mark and J’Net Prattz (spelling?), former owners of the late, great, one and only, Liberty Lunch. We were honored with 2-1/2 hours of their time as we went back in time and rekindled some dear memories from our generation and beyond. This is o...

To celebrate one full year of oversharing on the internet, we did what any emotionally unstable podcast duo would do: handed the mic to someone funnier and ate pain-level chicken wings. Local comedian and chaos conductor Chris Hills guest-hosts this very sweaty episode as we attempt the Hot Ones Challenge —and by “challenge,” we mean “unhinged descent into mouthfire, regret, and revelations. We ha...

Bodies in the lake. Rumors in the air. And two podcasters with no investigative credentials whatsoever. This week on Latchless, we’re diving into Austin’s murder lore and the mystery of the so-called “Rainy Street Ripper.” Is it a serial killer? A cursed sidewalk? Or just what happens when you mix tequila, tech bros, and late-stage capitalism? Come for the theories, stay for the chaos—and if we di...

In today’s episode, we get caught up with all things Jess and Brad. From our recent foray into the world of high fashion, to celebrating Mothers Day, it’s a can’t-miss scorcher. Brad seems to be struggling a bit as he adjusts to his new status as a multi-faceted entrepreneur. It’s a first-world problem, and we feel so, so sorry for him (insert heavy sarcasm here). We try our best to stay awake as...

In today’s episode, we reunite with our dear friend Laura, and we relearn so much of our past as some of those memories have become a bit fuzzy through the haze of the booze and other extra-curricular chemicals. Laura has lived ten lives so far, and she is about to embark on yet another exciting adventure in the world of fashion design. She can drive a semi truck, give you the lowdown on the law,...

In today’s episode, we welcome the one and only Rostam J Freitag to the show, and you’re not going to want to miss it. Not only is RJ our executive producer, he’s a rad human being. When he’s not busy covering up all of our mistakes and making us look good, he’s big-timing it in the world of Audio Engineering and Sound Production. He lives in the coolest house on the planet and is about to make so...

In today’s episode, we give it all to our best stage performance of getting older and comparing our ailments. Oh… wait, we aren’t acting - it’s real. We’re falling apart at the seams but we still look amazing while doing so. We bet our kidney stones and viral infections are better than yours - just try us! Our defiant bodies aside, we get deep into all things SXSW. From what it was to present day...

In today’s episode, we are joined by local comedian Chris Hills. From his formative days behind the mic to what drives him to keep his audience engaged and laughing until it hurts, Chris takes us on a journey to hilariousville. And don’t worry, Brad might not have much to say but he’s still incredibly handsome and truly amazing. Jess isn’t bad, either. But enough about us… let’s welcome Chris to t...

In today’s episode, we’ve become a bit verklempt during our deep dive into a show that continues to define one generation after another - Saturday Night Live. We’re not just talking about our favorite skits and actors, we’re talking about the music. In our opinion, GenX has witnessed the most pivotal, controversial, and purely magical musical moments of the shows 50 year reign and we’re going to r...

In today’s episode, we get caught up on all things Jessica and Brad. From what we’ve been up to (yes, we know it’s been a minute), to our bright, innocent eyes looking forward to the NFL’s very first three-peat by our beloved Chiefs (be gentle, we’re still mourning, dressed in black), the shenanigans are back on track. For those of you wondering just where the hell we’ve been, let’s just say we go...

In today’s episode, we unmask the man behind the curtain. If you’ve attended any of the major National music festivals during the past 20 years, you can thank today’s guest - the one and only Daniel Gibbs. Come along as Gibbs walks us through his humble beginnings that laid the groundwork for his meteoric rise in the entertainment industry. Also, if you listen closely, you’ll hear jingle bells as...

In today’s episode, we get to witness one of the greats in action. Rachel Rosengarten Euser is a renowned life coach and Executive Producer. Her credits include the Olympic Games, Lollapalooza, Coachella, Television shows for Oprah, Times Square New Year's Eve, and Oscar-winning documentaries. As if that were not impressive in itself, this absolute BOSS is also a phenomenal life coach. Rachel has...

In today’s episode, the men can take the backseat as we welcome Shannon Blackburn to the show and let her take the wheel. Get ready for a scenic tour through dating in your 50s and - gentlemen - take some notes because the d*ck pics have run their course. We recorded this on the day after Thanksgiving, but due to the weeks-long turkey and booze-fueled hangover, we’re a bit behind in getting it out...

In today’s episode, we’re talking sh*t - 1800s style. As you’ll soon see, the 19th century was the golden age of slang and talking smack. Hell, even the fart catchers joined in the fun! Buckle up as we take you on a carriage ride through America’s age of adolescence, where innocence was lost and the insults were abundantly eloquent. We’ll stop the ride in the modern age as we examine whatever the...

In today’s episode, we get you up to speed with current events from all across the world, but we do it on our terms. That’s right, you’re going to hear the news we want you to hear and NONE of it will be about politics. Keep scrolling along with all the other doomsayers for that mess. Instead, we’re going to focus on everyday ordinary people just like us. From questionable kayaking trips with gian...

In today’s episode, we’ve teamed up with Scooby and Shaggy as we saddle up in the Mystery Mobile - complete with a flux capacitor - and head to the heart of Austin, TX, circa 1885. We’re on the hunt for the world’s very first serial killer - The Servant Girl Annihilator. It appears that the city’s residents of the time got this guy confused with Santa Claus, though… instead of leaving out cookies...

In today’s episode, we’re not dicking around. We cut right to the chase as we embark on a (literally) sobering tour of Texas’ spookiest spots on the map - and Brad isn’t having it. Not only is he shaking with fright in the corner, he’s butchering the sh*t out of the stories. He can write, folks, but he needs a crash course in 3rd grade level reading. Jessica is in her element, though, and decides...

In today’s episode, we remind everyone that we suck and deserve to be punished (yes, please). Why didn’t anybody tell us we sounded like sh*t?! Well, you can’t say it now because we finally figured it out and we. sound. like. ANGELS!! We decided to celebrate our newfound clarity with a kickoff to spooky season! We talk all things haunted and horrific, and Brad pees himself a little bit. He’s not a...

In today’s episode, we are distracted by shiny objects. In this case, those shiny objects are the numerous Lombardi Trophies won by The KANSAS CITY MF’n CHEIFS! That’s right, it’s football funday Sunday so we ditch this party a bit early to scream at the TV for a few hours, but not before we do a bit of fact checking on our own bullsh*t. Turns out, we’re both full of it. Oh, and apparently, Jess i...

In today’s episode, you can run but you can’t hide from the nonsense that falls out of our mouths. That’s right, no shelter can withstand F9 sh*tstorm that is coming straight at you and, spoiler alert, you’re all unpaid extras in next summer’s academy award winning blockbuster. We might start soft, but we come correct soon after as we whisk you away to a magical place called - South Dakota, the ho...

In today’s episode, our hearts are heavy and we’re still in shock as we tell the story of our dear friend, Jessica Merris Lance, who left us way too soon. Through her unforgettable laugh and her selfless heart, the world became a better place. As we navigate this new world without her in it, we will make damn sure that her name lives on forever. So please tune in and help us enshrine her memory in...

In today’s episode, we chase laser pointers and stare at shiny objects. If ADHD ever decides to identify as a podcast episode, we’re certain this will be the one. From Olympic meat gazing to the buffalo’s involvement in climate change, we can’t stay on topic to save our lives. We eventually get to the subject matter, and then back off, and then on again, until Doug eventually drops the biggest bom...