Erik Crust & Matthew Gowans

Lost In Narration

Fiction EN ↓ 93 episodes

In a vast, abandoned library on the borders of civilisation, Matthew and Erik find themselves trapped and lost with little hope of escape. Surrounded by nothing but the esoteric books of definitely real authors, they resolve to do all that they can do: read. This is Lost in Narration.

Author

Erik Crust & Matthew Gowans

Category

Fiction

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Latest episode

Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

42: Love Factually 2 14.08.2022

In the season four premiere (recorded LIVE in the Headgum Discord server!), the boys read a book about a man who is somewhat perplexed when his trusty AI chat bot asks him for a favour.  Then, they put their money where their mouths are and read every email they've been sent since requesting them a few weeks back. Even the spam! At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follo...

41: The Season Three Finale - Chapter Two (w/ Steve and Ben) 07.08.2022

The boys are joined by Ben ( Unrepeated Show Show ) and Steve, and together they read a book about Richard Whitman's continued attempts to run a successful advertising agency... and a sinkhole! Then, they discuss vocal cord massages, an orphan family, and wet from the free throw line, before playing a game of 'two truths and a lie' at gunpoint. See you in season four!  At the risk of breaking...

40: The Season Three Finale - Chapter One (w/ Freya and Ako) 27.07.2022

The boys are joined by Freya ( @freya_9961 ) and Ako ( @ako.sarfo ), and together they read a book about Richard Whitman's last ditch attempt to run a successful advertising agency. Then, they discuss donating the show to Ako to get her to stop crying, Jesus's desert getaway, and Erik's latest beef. Stay tuned for Chapter Two! At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two...

39: Tour Died 10.07.2022

The boys read a book about Ready Pret, a 1315 foot soldier giving tours of Edinburgh Castle... while it's under siege. Then, they discuss Matthew's affinity for stock images of dinosaurs, Leonardo DiCaprio (with a silent D), and Erik's latest beef. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they resolve to...

38: The Right to Bare Flesh (w/ Momo) 03.07.2022

The boys are joined by Momo ( @momomis_ / @modrawsathing ), and together they read a book about the nudist coalition's protest of the Clothes Convention. Then, they discuss charity auctions for flowers & dogs, thank their wonderful Patrons, and Erik gives us a special Pride edition of his weekly beef. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends (and sometimes...

37: The Tragic Tale of Richard Whitman (w/ Leah) 11.06.2022

The boys are joined by Leah, and together they read a book about the tragic tale of Richard Whitman. Then, they discuss acapella in every movie, real faux fur, and Erik's latest beef. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends (and sometimes a third!) trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they resolve to read the library's many books, which are...

36: No Way Hamm 01.05.2022

The boys read a book about Jon Hamm disguised as a tourist on a Hollywood bus tour because he forgot where his house is.  Then, they discuss Magic Carpets (as seen on TV!), the Jon Hamm rumours, and Erik's latest beef. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they resolve to read the library's many b...

35: Cheat Dreams 24.04.2022

The boys read a book about Hollywood hate crimes, the Gem of Truth, and deep pulls.  Then, IT'S SUPER BOWL TIME! The gang is finally back together, just in time to talk about the championship games and the upcoming Super Bowl! Against all odds, the Bengals have made it back to the big game to square off against the Rams, and Daniel is ready to admit that he's maybe more of a Bengals fan than...

34: A Tuesday in New York (w/ Bob Buel) 07.04.2022

A lightning-scarred but very much alive Bob Buel ( 99 Questions ) returns, with a book about an ordinary Tuesday in New York, and also James Corden's corpse, a body that would make Mewtwo jealous, and 20 straight seconds of total silence.  At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends (and sometimes a third!) trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of esc...

33: Advertigo (w/ Rat) 11.03.2022

Amidst a game of D&D hosted by Rat, their freelance DM, the boys read a book about an ad campaign where everything the guy touches turns into all-terrain vehicles. Sounds... familiar... Then, they discuss Erik's latest beef, and he comes off VERY well.  At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends (and sometimes a third!) trapped in a fictional library. W...

32: Y2K22 Part Two 06.02.2022

The boys read a book about the cataclysmic repercussions of Y2K22: a multiverse meltdown. Then they discuss fake weather apps, President John Krasinski, and Erik's latest beef. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they resolve to read the library's many books, which are actually just absurd comedy scr...

31: Y2K22 Part One 30.01.2022

The boys read a book about a Dick Clark look-alike's mission to bring back the world's New Year's spirit the only way he knows how: Y2K22. Then they discuss Matthew's psychic link with the outer reaches of the known universe, Olympic pole drawing, and Erik's latest beef.  At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends trapped in a fictional library. With no hop...

30: The Dick Clark Clone Cult Spinoff Special (w/ StormVandal) 20.01.2022

The boys are joined by someone who sounds suspiciously like Doctor StormVandal. Together they read a book about a Dick Clark look-alike, and his attempt to replace the real Dick Clark, under cover of... face blindness? Then they discuss pre-workout that'll kill ya, common British-isms, and whether doctors can be women (inconclusive, if you can believe it!). At the risk of breaking the fourth wall,...

29: Scare Croaks 13.12.2021

The boys read a book about a cremation alternatives seminar, hosted by a woman whose motives aren't quite as noble as they first seem. Then they discuss Erik's arch-nemesis Bob Dole, God's superpowers, and Schrödinger's pussy. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they resolve to read the library's man...

28: After Clark 19.11.2021

In the season 3 premiere of Lost in Narration, Matthew's running for planet status. The boys read a tale of a skydiver who lands in a commune of Dick Clark lookalikes, before discussing Lost in Narration (10 Minute Version), Steven Spielberg's disease, and real life incidental music. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends trapped in a fictional library. With...

27: The Season Two Finale (w/ Shah, StormVandal, and Alyx Hall) 12.11.2021

Prom has finally arrived. Erik and Matthew are attending for one reason only: to find Bob Buel's killer. They interrogate a wide range of suspects (Shah, StormVandal, and Alyx from First Round Busts & The Favorite Person Podcast ), by asking one simple question: if you were going to murder someone, how would you do it? And don't worry, they still leave room for discussing the week's hottest to...

26: Free Pants (w/ Jack from So Smart Internet) 29.10.2021

Matthew and Erik stumble into Jack F ( So Smart Internet & Unrepeated Show Show ), and they discuss hopping on the heads of children like Mario hops on Goombas, and eating a beeskat. Then they read Jack's very own book, Free Pants, a tale of... well... free pants.   At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends (and sometimes a third!) trapped in a fiction...

25: The Kids Are All Rat Part Two (w/ Bob Buel) 23.10.2021

As prom approaches, Erik and Matthew assist Bob Buel ( 99 Questions ) in his search for a date, before reading a book about a man's efforts to exonerate ratkind with the perfect rat movie. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends (and sometimes a third!) trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they resolve to read the library's many books, whic...

24: The Kids Are All Rat Part One (w/ TR) 17.10.2021

Matthew and Erik stumble into TR, who's seeking the rather unsavoury sections of the library- of which there are evidently many! Together they read a book about a man who's just received his 23andMe results, which claim he's 100% rat. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends (and sometimes a third!) trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they...

23: Love Factually 08.10.2021

Erik and Matthew celebrate several special birthdays, before reading a book about a man who is somewhat perplexed by his latest dating app match: the sentient country of Belgium. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they resolve to read the library's many books, which are actually just absurd comedy s...

22: Heavenly Bother 01.10.2021

Amidst Matthew's search for missing person James Corden (have you seen him?), the boys read a book about God, who, having finally answered Earth's prayers, is affronted to find out that affirmations are getting all the credit. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they resolve to read the library's man...

21: Acci-Ben-tal Ben-aissance (w/ Ben from Unrepeated Show Show) 25.09.2021

Matthew and Erik are joined by Ben (Unrepeated Show Show), who has returned from his spot behind the bookshelves to discuss his upcoming trip to the land of the Union Jack: Russia. And he's got a special TREAT in store! Together they read a book about two budding time travellers who believe they've just landed in renaissance times, but are actually just at a renaissance fair.  At the risk of break...

20: The Ghosts of Podcast Past 18.09.2021

Erik and Matthew are haunted by their past in ways they never thought possible. A very special shout-out to Jack F, Daniel House, And StormVandal for helping us out with this episode At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows  two friends trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they  resolve to read the library's many books, which are actually just...

19: Well, Well, Well 10.09.2021

Matthew and Erik discuss PASTA (which stands for nothing good), before reading a book about talking dogs, the Book of Job, and rowdy youths.  At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they resolve to read the library's many books, which are actually just absurd comedy scripts written by Matthew. Follo...

18: Tough One (w/ Shah) 03.09.2021

Matthew and Erik stumble into Shah, and together they read a book about Tornado Prevention, skipping breakfast, and family-friendly cannibalism.  At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends (and sometimes a third!) trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they resolve to read the library's many books, which are actually just absurd comedy scri...

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