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For their big Halloween special, Chris & Rob book infamous paranormal investigator Chad LaRemy (Nick Baglas). But while recording in Chad's sprawling 19th century mansion, weird things start happening. And the more Chad divulges about his past, the weirder things get.  Also they discuss the film noir parody episode of Step by Step and the Art of Anarchy song "A Light in Me" (aka...

Chris & Rob welcome guest Erika back to the show to celebrate Scottoberfest and share in some traditional Scott Stapp themed fall brews. They also discuss the episode of Step by Step where Suzanne Somers gets addicted to diet pills and the Scott Stapp song "Crash", which was written as a tribute to that episode. Plus, Erika tells her incredible story of seeing Creed perform live in 2...

When Rob is away on a business trip, Chris finds a temporary co-host named Rick on Craigslist. Then, door-to-door salesman Willy Himan shows up (uninvited) to try and sell his wares.  On Step by Step, J.T. becomes a salesman himself while washing Tauruses at a used car lot. And obviously the Scott Stapp Art of Anarchy song "1,000 Degrees" was written about that episode too.  

On Step by Step, the kids watch horror films and then take turns scaring each other. Scott Stapp had some thoughts about that when he wrote the unreleased song called “Pray For Sunrise.” Plus, Chris & Rob share their experience of not going to see Scott Stapp on Fox & Friends, a new listener voicemail, and the creepiest non ghost story ever told. This episode is so spooky you are guarantee...

Going with the theme of today's Step by Step episode where Karen & Al audition for a modeling gig at the local mall, Chris & Rob book Heidi Klum as a guest on the podcast. Unfortunately the terms of the interview stipulate it must be over AOL Instant Messenger.  Plus: hear the Creed song Scott Stapp wrote as a very obvious tribute to Al Lambert's modeling career, and we get a new...

Chris & Rob read the lost pilot to a network drama Chris wrote years ago - Doctor Premonition - which is (kind of) similar to the episode of Step by Step where Cody has premonitions in his dreams. The result is must-hear TV! Also, turns out the Creed song Scott Stapp wrote about that ep of Step by Step was hiding in plain sight on the Eurpean version of Human Clay THIS WHOLE TIME. 

When Chris forgets Rob's birthday, he scrambles to get some of Rob's favorite celebrities to call into the show. You'll never believe what Harvey Fierstein sounds like in real life! Mark on Step by Step is also celebrating a big birthday, but things don't go his way after he falls in love during a game of "Spin the Bottle". Plus, the Stapp Conspiracy is blown wide ope...

Chris & Rob take you inside the Step by Stapp lab to reveal the process by which they identify which Creed song is about which episode of Step by Step. But in struggling to find a song for this week's show, they uncover what could be the greatest conspiracy of the 21st century dealing with 90s post-grunge Christian rock and TGIF sitcoms.  On Step by Step, Cody teaches kids to read. 

Chris & Rob play a recording of the time they spent Christmas in jail with a quirky police officer (Nick Baglas) guarding them.  Coincidentally, the experience is very similar to the holiday episode of Step by Step Season 3 in which Frank & Carol spend Christmas behind bars with their guard, Don Knotts. And despite being incarcerated, Rob & Chris still manage to decipher that the Art o...

On Step by Step, Al starts hanging out with the bad kids at school and gets herself into trouble. Hear what Scott Stapp thought about this episode when he wrote his 2013 solo song, "Broken". On the podcast, Rob gets into trouble as well when his new friend Dennis keeps calling with ideas for pranks to pull on the neighbors. Soon Chris is dragged in and Dennis pits the boys against each o...

Chris & Rob offer free advice to some struggling podcasts out there, like this one called "This American Life". With some practice and strict adherence to these guidelines, maybe even those dopes can someday make a good podcast.  On Step by Step, Frank & Carol turn to a self help book for marriage advice and it nearly ruins their entire lives. Plus, Scott Stapp wrote the Creed so...

Rob & Chris must put aside their dance feud to defeat Joe Rogan & Adam Carolla on "Dancing with the Podcast Stars." Plus, in the Step by Step discussion we call out Jersey Shore's Pauly D for stealing his entire persona from Cody Lambert. And finally, Scott Stapp wrote the Creed song "Lullaby" about the time Carol got mad at Frank for not dancing with her at a wedd...

Chris & Rob let you in on their patented methods for picking up chicks at the club in this special episode that should really be behind a paywall. Find out how to avoid bouncers, fake phone conversations with celebrities, and of course seal the deal with the woman you've been ignoring all night.  On Step by Step, Cody learns a little something about dating as well when he gets involved wi...

Join Rob & his co-host Martii for this 3 part bonus series taking a deep dive into the 1994 film Blank Check. In the 3rd and final episode, you'll find out what channel Game of Thrones is on, hear more about Martii's friend Jim at Best Buy, and listen as Rob plays online chess in the brand new segment, "Checkmate." Plus a surprise guest! And of course Rob & Martii go in...

When Rob falls ill, Chris sets out to do his first solo show but is immediately interrupted by a "friend" from his old podcast who believes he now owns Chris's house. And on Step by Step, Frank & Carol have an unexpected house guest as well when Cody moves into the living room and makes their lives hell. Plus, did Scott Stapp have anything to say about this Cody situation when h...

Join Rob & his co-host Martii for this 3 part bonus series taking a deep dive into the 1994 film Blank Check. In Episode 2 you'll learn that the film The Sixth Sense has a twist ending, that Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan starred in Sleepless in Seattle, and get the full story behind Martii's grandmother's driving test that ultimately led to her death. Plus, we get very close to findi...

Chris & Rob try to record their 2nd anniversary episode over a nice, quiet dinner at Denny's but keep getting interrupted by their confused waiter, Chad (Nick Baglas). On Step by Step, it's Frank & Carol's 2 year anniversary as well and they fight over whose presents are the best. Luckily Brendan is there to put things in perspective by giving them the worst present of all:...

Join Rob & his co-host Martii for this 3 part bonus series taking a deep dive into the 1994 film Blank Check. On the inaugural episode you'll learn about Martii's escapades at Best Buy, the best parts of Mrs. Doubtfire, and who directed the movie Blank Check.

Chris is joined by guest cohost Kendra Hadden as they surprise regular cohost / Kenrda's husband Rob with an intervention to address Rob's addiction to the video game Diddy Kong Racing.  On Step by Step, the white Urkel Mark Foster also has a video game addiction that nearly ruins his life when he gets a D for the first time ever in school. And of course Scott Stapp wrote the Creed song...

Step by Step super fan / previous guest "Bob K." challenges Chris & Rob to trade podcasts for the day. While Bob & his brother Charles K. Schwab take over Step by Stapp, Chris & Rob must do an episode of the secretly Evangelical Christian podcast "Nasty Time with The Dirty Boys". Meanwhile on Step by Step, Frank & Carol trade places with J.T. & Dana to settl...

Chris & Rob start a new business selling book reports to high school students, but end up getting cyber bullied. Coincidentally on Step by Step, J.T. tries this same scheme by stealing Mark's essays and selling them to the football team. And you won't believe the lengths Scott Stapp went to while writing the Creed song "Good Fight" in order to secretly make it about this ep...

Chris & Rob try to get their new religion off the ground and welcome Erika back to the show to be initiated as its first member. Later on, Erika and Rob start a Trader Joe's side podcast and get a not so unexpected caller. On Step by Step, Frank feels pressured by Carol into going to church but has to miss the big game to do so. And the Creed song "What's This Life For?" is...

Episode 50 kicks off with a brand new theme song penned by guest Julian Morena. But when Chris & Rob realize they accidentally agreed to pay Julian $1000 per listener download, they quickly scramble to ruin the show. Enter Chris's infamous Uncle Jeff, who immediately grosses everyone out. But is it enough to drive away all listeners, saving Chris & Rob from debt?  Along the way are se...

Chris & Rob perform selections from their new musical about legendary band Creed and its formation in the early 90s. These amazing original songs like the opening number, "What's Singing?", will be bouncing around in your head for weeks. Find out how Scott Stapp & the boys came to write all their songs about Step by Step, and don't miss the grand finale. And on the seas...

Our first episode of 2018 is packed with what the kids are calling "content". Chris recounts spending New Year's Eve with his Uncle Jeff, regular caller Martii interrupts the show, and we count down our top 3 clips from 2017. The clips were all chosen by our intern, Shane, who we have never mentioned before. Plus, we recap the Step by Step season 2 finale in which Karen has to take...