Ethan Johnson

They Don't Pay Us to Talk

Fiction EN ↓ 19 episodes

What was supposed to be the official Welp/Nope Tour podcast is quickly overrun by the Temptress from the Mythical Realm, and chaos ensues. Hal, the podcast host and booth announcer for the tour and HOLL-E, the sideline reporter with a potentially catastrophic secret of her own desperately try to hold the show together. Will this EVER be about the actual tour? Find out today! NOTE: This is a serialized show. Starting from episode 1 is strongly encouraged. NEW episodes every Thursday! (Eastern Time)

Author

Ethan Johnson

Category

Fiction

Latest episode

Feb 5, 2026

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Episodes

19: The Season Finale 05.02.2026

At long last, the story has built up to this moment! Which, to be fair, can be said about every single episode, but were any of them a super-sized action packed season finale? No, they were not. Definitely not one to be missed, especially if you listened to the other 18 installments!

18: Firmly Ensconced in the Eventide 29.01.2026

So, um... yeah. About last week. if you can even read this right now (and if you can, how?), everything was kind of blown into quantum spaghetti by a certain group of well-meaning idiots whose name rhymes with "Supernatural Police". So... enjoy this episode of quantum static or whatever. It's all we have left!

17: Zero Hour 22.01.2026

A demon incursion threatens Talisman City, and more to the point, the Supernatural Police, but Commander Hiroto is on the case! And by that, we mean Sir David draws his steel and is prepared to slice the demons to ribbons with the beautiful but deadly Not Axa at his side. Said nobody ever, because this is the exciting Supernatural Police episode you've been waiting for! Aye, but Mordred the Ma...

16: Three-Way Identity Crisis 15.01.2026

What was once a nice unassuming mini golf podcast is now Ground Zero for epic space adventure AND swords-and-sorcery drama, and oh look, the Temptress and HOLL-E are here too. Will this EVER be about mini golf? Don't hold your breath.

15: Who Even Knows, Anymore 08.01.2026

Good grief, never mind the Supreme Evil Creature with More Names Than You Can Shake a Stick At, this is the podcast that makes "scope creep" seem like a natural rite of passage. So many characters! So many plot lines! And what about... Naomi? Who even knows, anymore. I guess, just tune in and see what happens, same as every episode. Merch! https://taters-gonna-shop.printify.me/

#14: We're Due for a Ludicrous Development 01.01.2026

The Temptress and HOLL-E make a desperate attempt to save Hal from Tee Two, only to have demons from the Mythical Realm arrive in a show of overwhelming force. Is this the end? Will the Temptress be doomed to endure the ULTIMATE PUNISHMENT? Fortunately, this is a comedy podcast, so... doubtful. As an aside, Ethan is very ready for CrunchyRoll to offer up a 3-season deal. You'll find out why so...

#13: Let the Dice Decide 25.12.2025

Sure, it's all fun and games until there are more storylines than hairs on Ethan's head. What to do? The Mythical Announcer has come up with a novel solution. Will your favorite subplot get any air time this week? Well... let's see what fate has decided.

#12: Right, Where Were We? 18.12.2025

After a brief break with a whole lot of Ethan and Jaime involvement and even a Welp Nope Tour update from the road, it's time to get back to the REAL story: What happened to Allison after she was sent away by Ethan and Jaime. Are you sitting down? Just asking. This podcast is totally portable and you can be anywhere, doing anything while it runs. Just let it run through to the end. Like our no...

11: Welp Nope Tour Update from TopGolf Jacksonville w/Ethan & Jaime 11.12.2025

(This is an actual video podcast too, so if you wanna see us, come find us on YouTube @TatersGonnaTateFL ) It took 11 episodes, but we ACTUALLY made a podcast that was ACTUALLY 100% RELEVANT to the Welp/Nope Tour. Ethan and Jaime report on the waning hours of the Welp Nope Tour 2025 from TopGolf in Jacksonville FL, which a) has a very challenging 14-hole mini golf course, and b) is not in any way...

#10: If We Ever Get Out of Here 04.12.2025

Previously: Marsha MacLean, the famous* voice-over actress who was supposed to stop by for a short interview has been, um, inconvenienced in our podcast studio for three straight episodes. Enough is enough, amirite? Well, not to worry, because as it happens Ethan and Jaime have a DIY solution that you'll want to try on YOUR next podcast studio renovation project! * Famously made up. All charac...

#9: The Duel for Hal 27.11.2025

Previously: The Temptress threw down the Gauntlet of Challenge™, and Tee Two picked it up and challenged the Temptress to five rounds of... STRIP BATTLESHIP! Will you be annoyed or relieved that this isn't a video podcast? Which text-to-speech creation will be victorious? And what about... Naomi? This is an episode you definitely don't want to miss, but tbh, if you're listening this fa...

#8: Interview with Marsha MacLean 20.11.2025

You may not know that name, but you'll definitely recognize her voice if you've spent any amount of time watching the Welp/Nope Tour on Taters Gonna Tate at YouTube! Our new podcast hostess Allison sits down with Marsha to learn more about the exciting world of voice-overs. Plus: The Temptress executes her fool-proof plan to get Hal back from Tee Two!

#7: Hal's Replacement 13.11.2025

Yup, Hal quit, so we had to get in an emergency replacement. Please show Frank some love in the comments! We're sure he will do Just Fine. He seemed pretty desperate for cash in the phone interview, tbh.

#6: Regarding Hal 06.11.2025

If you've been following this serialized podcast closely, you know the Temptress has a Very Important Mission, and frankly, she hasn't made loads of progress. In fact, it kind of seems like she is *deliberately* not making any progress. What gives? Well, the Supreme Evil Creature with More Names Than You Can Shake a Stick At is NOT pleased. Not one bit. Also, Hal quit. D'oh! How's...

#5: Listener Feedback! 30.10.2025

Hey, it's time to check in with You Guys and find out what you think of the podcast so far! Hal, HOLL-E and the Temptress are standing by and eager to hear your thoughts. If you missed out on being included in this episode, there's no time like the present to leave a comment below and let your voice be heard! Also: How did Hal's mandatory lunch date with the Temptress go?

#4: Jaime Gets Us Back on Track 23.10.2025

Jaime has had about enough of the unrelated nonsense on the podcast so far, so she booked herself on the show to straighten everybody out AND insist that Holl-E be tied up and gagged as a condition of employment. Why tho? AND... before all of that happens, we finally get the back story as to WHY the Temptress showed up in the first place and what she's really after. This is an episode not to b...

#3: Meet the Temptress 18.10.2025

She crashes the podcast studio regularly, so maybe it's time for Hal to sit down and get up close and personal with the Temptress. For starters, what's a typical day like for her in the Mythical Realm? The answers to this insightful interview might surprise you! Don't worry, Ethan doesn't lay down any Real Talk in this episode. The last one wiped him out and he's still de-compressing.

#2: Real Talk, You Guys ft. Ethan 18.10.2025

Ethan drops in to the podcast studio to lay down some REAL TALK, you guys. Put down the tweeting and listen to what he's laying down.

#1: Our Favorite Mini Golf Courses (So Far) 18.10.2025

Hal, HOLL-E and the evil Temptress gather in our brand new podcast studio to talk about their favorite mini golf courses on the Welp/Nope Your 2025.

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