Best Crackerjacks Podcasts (2024)

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Jody Davis - Cubs Fans Are The Greatest 1:39:59

41m ago1:39:59

1:39:59

Send us a Text Message. Cool insight and great stories in this episode. Jeff interviews Cubs catcher Jody Davis to discuss that great ’84 season. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Matt Boltz, the audio engineer for WGN when Ron Santo was in the booth. To advertise with Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks, email Christie at santofilms@yahoo.com. Support the S…

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Scott Zolke - I Feel Like I've Been Stealing Bases For 40 Years 1:21:15

5d ago1:21:15

1:21:15

Send us a Text Message. In the intro, Jeff and Christie discuss being spoiled, and then Jeff discusses Hollywood, deal-making, and being a Cub fan with entertainment lawyer Scott Zolke. Lastly, Jeff crackerjack calls Karen Bonelli, a family friend whose father helped put together Ron Santo Pizzeria and Pro’s Pizza. To advertise with Peanuts, Popcor…

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Jimmy Bank - A Road Manager For A Very Large Rock Band 2:00:37

12d ago2:00:37

2:00:37

Send us a Text Message. Jeff interviews Jimmy Bank, the former traveling secretary for the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, and the Oakland A’s, who has so many stories he could write a book. He talks about how he became the youngest in his position in MLB history and his wonderful relationship with Ron Santo. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Arthur Pul…

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Fergie Jenkins - You Gotta Pay Your 20 Game Winner! 1:06:50

26d ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff speaks with Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins about his incredible career, his time with the Cubs, and that 1969 team. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his nephew Spencer Brown, who’s studying Sports Business at the University of Oklahoma. To advertise with Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks, email Christie a…

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Ira Deutchman - Do You Have That Hook? 1:34:55

1M ago1:34:55

1:34:55

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie discuss their top five favorite baseball films. Jeff interviews independent studio mogul Ira Deutchman (A Woman Under the Influence, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Sex Lies and Videotape, Hoop Dreams). They discuss Ira’s enduring career, distributing This Old Cub, and some insightful advi…

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Bobby Dernier - Tiger Paws On My Feet 1:19:25

2M ago1:19:25

1:19:25

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff interviews center fielder Bobby Dernier about the incredible 1984 Cubs team and its success, which took Chicago by storm. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Gino’s East LA owner Dan Michaels. To advertise with Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks, email Christie at santofilms@yahoo.com. Support the Show. Thanks for…

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Nate Oliver - We Hit A Tailspin 1:05:08

2M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie talk about luck. Jeff interviews Dodger/Cub Nate Oliver about that Cubs 1969 team, singing Pennant Fever, and the Koufax no-hitter in ’65. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Joey Hickman, son of Cubs slugger Jim Hickman. To advertise with Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks, email Christie at santofil…

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Barry Rozner - We Are What We Are 1:37:00

3M ago1:37:00

1:37:00

Send us a Text Message. Jeff and Christie discuss regret. The earnest Barry Rozner talks about how he went from a vender to an award-winning sports journalist, his relationship with Ron Santo, writing Ron’s Hall of Fame speech, and more. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his nephew, Sam Brown. To advertise with Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks, email Chri…

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Ron Rapoport - A New Beginning 1:15:45

3M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff talks with the masterful biographer/reporter Ron Rapoport about his book on Ernie Banks and that Cubs 1969 team. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his childhood friend and armchair GM, Peter Nestos, to discuss the Cubs’ upcoming season. To advertise with Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks, email Christie at sant…

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Peter Conti - Feed The Journey 1:20:28

6M ago1:20:28

1:20:28

Send us a Text Message. In the last episode of the season, Jeff continues his conversation with Peter Conti, discussing documentaries, novels, teaching, and how hard it is in Hollywood to get projects going. Then, dear friend Dan Foley gets the crackerjack call, who began the artistic journey with Jeff, collaborating on the play The 25th Man, which…

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Peter Conti - Friends In High Places 1:22:37

7M ago1:22:37

1:22:37

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie exchange views about friendship and life as you age. Then Jeff sits down with author Peter Conti to talk about his #1 Amazon best-selling book Gringo, baseball, and Peter’s new marriage. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his childhood friend Jim McCauley, and they discuss their friendship, growin…

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Louis Lombardi - Stars and Stripes 1:12:55

7M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie talk about the baseball season. Louis Lombardi talks about being raised by three women, raising his daughter, and the current state of Hollywood and the actor's strike. Then Jeff crackerjack calls former Cubs’ Director of Baseball Operations Scott Nelson and discusses his unique path to his…

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Louis Lombardi - You Can’t Break Me 1:25:22

7M ago1:25:22

1:25:22

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, actor Louis Lombardi, from The Sopranos and 24 fame, tells his incredible story of growing up on the streets in the Bronx and becoming an actor. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his God-sister Sherry Matarrese for a trip down memory lane. To advertise with Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks, email Christie at santof…

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Tommy John - I Threw Six Days And Took Sundays Off 1:17:43

7M ago1:17:43

1:17:43

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie discuss their motorcycle accident and Christie's injury. Then Tommy John gets into the nitty-gritty of his historical surgery that has saved careers—the injury, the surgery, and the rehab. The crackerjack call is to Jeff's friend Pete Hartmann, a left-handed pitcher who's dedicated his life…

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Tommy John - Knowing What I Can And Can’t Do 50:08

8M ago50:08

50:08

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff speaks with the remarkable pitcher Tommy John. They discuss why he hasn't yet been voted into baseball's Hall of Fame, his academic and athletic roots in Indiana, and the best pitching lesson he’s ever learned. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Joe Amalfitano to talk about Joe’s cross-town friendship with Tom…

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Jeff Santo - Find the good in it and be all in. 1:11:58

8M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

Send us a Text Message. We do a switcheroo in this episode; Christie hosts and interviews Jeff, who reveals more about his big league childhood, following in his father's footsteps, his dad's diabetes, his leap into the film business, and This Old Cub. To advertise with Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks, email Christie at santofilms@yahoo.com. Suppor…

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Randy Hundley - Livin’ In A Fantasy 1:10:49

9M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Randy tells a story showing Ron Santo’s competitiveness, talks about his late wife Betty, the Don Young game, and explains how and why he invented the fantasy camps. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his brother Ronnie for a deep dive into their childhood. To close it out, Jeff reads a poem he wrote titled Me & My…

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Randy Hundley - Every bloomin’ pitch! 1:14:21

9M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Send us a Text Message. Jeff talks with the legendary catcher Randy Hundley about his new book Ironman, his one-handed catching style that changed the game of baseball, and his relationship with Leo Durocher. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Randy's son, All-Star catcher Todd Hundley, for an inside look at Todd's journey to the big leagues. To advertise…

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Don Kessinger - Please return to your seats! 1:25:28

9M ago1:25:28

1:25:28

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Don Kessinger discusses his thoughts on Leo Durocher, getting traded, how he became a player-manager, and the notorious Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his friend and producer of This Old Cub, Billy Pullano, and they talk about Ron Santo Pizzeria and Ron’s home run during…

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Don Kessinger - Married to the dream. 1:14:42

10M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Send us a Text Message. In this episode: Jeff and Christie tell the story of how they met. Jeff talks with another Cubs legend Don Kessinger who opens up about his athletic beginnings, meeting his wife, and his impression of Ron Santo. Then Jeff crackerjack calls the ultimate baseball mom, Don’s wife, Carolyn Kessinger. To advertise with Peanuts, P…

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Joel Murray - It’s a different time. 1:19:42

10M ago1:19:42

1:19:42

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Joel Murray talks about working on Joe Mantegna's "Bleacher Bums," playing softball in a celebrity game at the Field of Dreams, this SAG-AFTRA strike, the Cubs' victory in 2016 and the Cubs' current season, and Jeff and Joel joke around about doing a hunger-strike outside Warner Bros. Then Jeff crackerjack c…

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Trailer 1:42

10M ago1:42

1:42

Send us a Text Message. Baseball and entertainment podcast with extraordinary guests and surprises, hosted by Jeff Santo, a writer/director and son of Hall of Fame baseball player Ron Santo. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support us and receive exclusive content, please …

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Joel Murray - Why not me? 1:05:51

10M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Send us a Text Message. Before Jeff interviews the funny Joel Murray, Jeff and Christie discuss the Hall of Fame and what it all means. Then Joel talks about his transition from football into the theater, his father’s early passing, going to Cub games and eating Ron Santo Pizza, his path to show business, his new show Heels, and so much more. Plus,…

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Billy Williams - Family Ties. 1:23:16

10M ago1:23:16

1:23:16

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Billy Williams talks about growing up in Whistler, Alabama, family, almost wanting to leave baseball because of segregation, and why there are fewer black players in today's game. Also, Jeff crackerjack calls Ed Lynch (former Cubs GM), and they talk about his career and baseball today, and Ed tells a funny s…

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Billy Williams - They always put us together. 1:06:50

11M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Send us a Text Message. Hall of Famer sweet-swinging Billy Williams talks about his journey to the big leagues, his time with Ron Santo in the minor leagues, their parallel careers that made MLB history, the 1969 season that should have been, and more. Then Jeff again, crackerjack calls his mom, Judy, and they discuss a hilarious story about Billy …

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Mark DeCarlo - Digital is the new theatre. 1:10:53

11M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Send us a Text Message. Mark DeCarlo breaks down today's Hollywood system that's starving the middle-class actor, discusses the future of the business, and tells Jeff about meeting his favorite cub, Ron Santo. And Jeff crackerjack calls Carmen Fanzone, who backed up his dad at third base in the early seventies, and they discuss a very special momen…

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Mark DeCarlo - A tale from two Mark(c)s 1:05:48

11M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Send us a Text Message. The talented Mark DeCarlo talks about his unique Hollywood career that spans over three decades, and Mark and Jeff argue over Jeff's tired legs and unwillingness to fill in for Mark's thinly rostered softball team. Then Jeff crackerjacks Marc Brady, a long-time tv sports producer for the Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks, and Bulls. …

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Pete LaCock - Sons of famous fathers. 1:13:32

12M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Send us a Text Message. Listen to Part 2 of Pete LaCock! In this episode, Jeff and Pete talk baseball, the game today vs. when Pete played, and hear why Pete retired from playing in the MLB early at 28. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Jimmy Boudreau, who won a College World Series with ASU and was the youngest son of Hall of Famer Lou Boudreau. To adve…

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Pete LaCock - Shining in the shadow. 55:14

12M ago55:14

55:14

Send us a Text Message. This episode is chock full of sons from famous fathers. Jeff talks with the gifted Pete LaCock about his Hollywood roots being the son of Peter Marshall, and about getting drafted to the Cubs as the #1 pick while surfing the coast of California. After, Jeff crackerjack calls Joey Banks, son of Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks.…

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Bonnie Hunt - An impulsive thing. 1:15:54

1y ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff talks with Bonnie about her nursing career and leap into show biz, their larger-than-life families, The Bonnie Hunt Show, Cheaper By The Dozen, and the stories that connect it all. Jeff again crackerjack calls his mom, Judy, and discusses family and spring training in Arizona. To advertise with Peanuts,…

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Bonnie Hunt - Growing up in Chicago. 1:08:34

1y ago1:08:34

1:08:34

Send us a Text Message. Jeff talks with the remarkable Bonnie Hunt about being a Cubs fan, her upbringing on the north side of Chicago, a dog named Whiskey, directing Return To Me and Amber Brown, and so much more. Plus, Jeff crackerjacks his brother Ron Jr. again for a rebuttal on what the last crackerjack, their childhood friend, T.O.B., said. To…

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Pat Hughes - A historic call. 47:46

1y ago47:46

47:46

Send us a Text Message. Part 2 of Jeff's interview with the legendary Pat Hughes. In this episode, Pat discusses his historic calls: Mark McGwire and the Cubs' World Series win. Jeff and Pat also talk about the Cubs and baseball's new rules. Plus, Jeff surprise-crackerjack calls his childhood friend. To advertise with Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjack…

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Pat Hughes - The song of a play-by-play man. 1:00:58

1y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff interviews the legendary Cubs play-by-play man Pat Hughes. They talk Hall of Fame, Ron Santo, how he began his career, the art of his craft, and calling the World Series. Plus, stick around for the crackerjack surprise when Jeff calls his sister, Linda! To advertise with Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks,…

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Joe Mantegna - You pay your dues one way or another. 1:25:25

1y ago1:25:25

1:25:25

Send us a Text Message. Part two of Jeff's interview with the great Joe Mantegna, where they discuss his relationship with renowned playwright David Mamet, how he met his wife, and his thoughts on baseball's new rules. And stick around for when Jeff crackerjack-calls his mom, Judy. You don't want to miss it! To advertise with Peanuts, Popcorn & Cra…

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Joe Mantegna - Peace, love, and massive talent. 54:27

1y ago54:27

54:27

Send us a Text Message. Jeff interviews the Tony Award-winning actor and five-star gentleman Joe Mantegna. They talk family history, the early days in Joe's career, and how he met Ron in '69. And the surprise crackerjack guest will have you feeling nostalgic for your youth. To advertise with Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks, email Christie at santof…

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Ep. 39: Are we Male Chauvinists? | the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast 1:13:36

1y ago1:13:36

1:13:36

I welcome Mr. Mosby from the Sesh with Mr. Mosby podcast! We discuss what it is to be a male chauvinist, how to deal with women, Andrew Tate, and Kevin Samuels. Should white women who support BLM suck black dick? We discuss. Check out Youtube for the video version. Fry Balls. #comedy #podcast #malechauvinism #BLM #AndrewTate #KevinSamuels #Fryballs…

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Ep. 38: Fun with Chef Alex | the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast 2:04:42

1+ y ago2:04:42

2:04:42

Chef Alex pops in for a fun visit and we discuss all the puss he's slain over the years, his massive veiny dong, and pounding brews down back in the day. Does Weinerschnitzel make their chili from scratch on-site or is it shipped to them in large, slimy vats? We investigate. Check it out, it's a good show! Fry balls. #podcast #comedy #Weinerschnitz…

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Ep. 37: Hot Blonde Retard | the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast 1:43:52

2y ago1:43:52

1:43:52

Fist and Dick Gozinya go to a bar then record half a podcast. They finish the podcast hungover the next morning. A little hair of the dog helps out a bit. The original title was going to be drunk vs. hungover until Dick reveals his favorite Pornhub search words. We watch videos on the shared ass wiping rags, the family cloth, and watch how to shave…

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Ep. 36: Two Gay Sons | the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast 1:15:11

2y ago1:15:11

1:15:11

When you're a year and a half apart, you're a different type of brother. Think summer camp vibes, where you would chat for hours with your new best friend about the stupidest bullshit just because you could. I had that new kid on my bottom bunk for close to ten years. We have a younger brother, and we love him just as much, but we changed his shitt…

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Ep. 35: Chochi Peaked in Alaska | the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast 1:11:12

2y ago1:11:12

1:11:12

Chochi O'Harris returns! We talk about the time he was a battered wife, Emo Batman, Aggressive Inline Skating, Chochi's world travels, and most importantly... Who the fuck keeps farting? It stinks like ass up in here! Fuck the police. Drunk Tank Crew for life! Represent! #fucktobey Buy my book! Drunken Ramblings: https://www.amazon.com/Drunken-Ramb…

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Ep. 34: Fist gets Covid | the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast 1:36:29

2y ago1:36:29

1:36:29

We did a livestream on Youtube that nobody watched and we recorded it! Now it's episode 34. We're throwing it back online! We discuss how much Covid sucks and how most nurses are stupid. Also, Hugh Hefner rapes dogs apparently. We review the Hulu movie, "Fresh" and Dick Gozinya gives us a tour of his brand new tiny home! Eat at Cho's! Check out the…

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Ep. 33: Technical Difficulties | the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast 1:58:06

2+ y ago1:58:06

1:58:06

Dick loses his keys at a gay truck stop shower. Fist listens to drunk voicemails. The Gozinyas discuss being not good at life and toss around some shitty Shark Tank ideas. Thanksgiving food sucks fat donkey cock. Fist gets pretty drunk. A lot of jokes fall flat and are not funny. That is not a very good promo for this episode, but it is honest. Als…

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Ep. 32: Bage'Wolfee | the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast 1:55:19

2+ y ago1:55:19

1:55:19

Fist and Dick Gozinya prepare to pitch their brand new show, "Bage'Wolfee" to Netflix. Dick decides to buy a flying car and take hostages. Some prank phone calls are made and some lines are crossed. Some of the audio on Dick's side doesn't match his Dick lips. We tried to fix it a little, got frustrated, said fuck it and posted it anyways. Suck it …

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Ep. 31: Dickheads Love Pie | the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast 1:31:15

2+ y ago1:31:15

1:31:15

The Gozinyas review the Netflix show Love on the Spectrum, reminisce about their best performance ever, discuss Fist's shitty standup attempts in Clovis, and how he bombed hard in Canyon Lake. Dick Gozinya discovers scissoring and talks about the time he banged Big Bird in Washington. We also solve the national immigration and unemployment crisis. …

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Ep. 30: Squid Game Review! | the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast 1:10:10

2+ y ago1:10:10

1:10:10

You wanna know what this Squid Game bullshit is all about? We break it down for you on this episode. It's choked full of spoilers and ignorant opinions. We go off on several random ass tangents, we introduce our newest sponsor Johnny from 23rd street with that Fentanyl free coke, and we recast the VIP roles with actors of our choosing! Would Dick G…

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Ep. 29: Undipped and Upset! | the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast 2:03:53

2+ y ago2:03:53

2:03:53

Recorded the same day that the great Norm McDonald passed away, Dick and Fist managed to fight through their sorrow, mourn a great man, and still shit forth one of the greatest podcast episodes humanity has ever known. We don't typically take forever to post new episodes like this, but a lot of work went into this one, as you will see if you watch …

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Ep. 28: Sister of Dick! | the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast 1:13:38

2+ y ago1:13:38

1:13:38

This week, we're joined by Dick Gozinya's sister, Shannon. We discuss punk band MXPX, how Wonder Woman is into bondage and spanking, the significance of the upside down pineapple to swingers, and why it's wrong to steal a wife from Afghanistan. Give it a like and don't forget to subscribe on Youtube.com/fistg ! Get your copy of Fist Gozinya and Mat…

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Ep. 27 - Off the Cuff! | the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast 1:03:25

2+ y ago1:03:25

1:03:25

This is a different type of episode, boys and girls, and non-binaries, and transgenders and other types of people Instagram and Twitter haven't taught me exist yet. On this week's episode, the Gozinyas write a new album! We decided that the album will be called, "Off the Cuff," and so is this episode. Previously on the Who Farted podcast, Fist and …

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Ep. 26: the Gozinya Challenge! | the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast 1:33:35

2+ y ago1:33:35

1:33:35

On this week's episode, Dick and Fist discuss jerking off to YouTube gymnastics and bikini waxing tutorials, why the mentally challenged make for excellent customer service reps, and how to properly dispose of your piss jugs. We sing the praises of Wendy's chili and hate on extremely talented Karaoke singers upstaging the common drunks. Plus, we of…

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the My Butthole Stinks! "Who Farted?" podcast - Ep. 25: Secret Panty Raid! 1:49:28

2+ y ago1:49:28

1:49:28

I've met a lot of Bartenders in my time, and like to think that I know a good one when I see one. The Bartender is a drunk's best friend when good and the bane of their existence when awful. Rin is the best Bartender in the world! That's just a fact. So, I invited her onto the podcast so we could shoot the shit. We discuss the best porn, beautiful …

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