Best Shelby Wolstein Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 54: The Longest Dial Tone 1:16:12

2y ago1:16:12

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You heard right, Pho-Cal Heads. This old pod is movin’ on to quieter, less-audible pastures. It’s proven too much for Johnny’s delicate system, and he’s told Tony at the worst possible time! Johnny apologizes. Tony accepts. Even with its somber tones, this episode does not lack a description of Tony’s fulsome toilet leavings. It is still an episode…

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The Irish Goodbye (with Producer Anya and Producer Casey) 1:21:11

2y ago1:21:11

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"I hope you never lose your sense of wonder, You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger, May you never take one single breath for granted, God forbid love ever leave you empty handed, I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean, Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens, Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting ch…

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Episode 53: Panthro’s Worth 51:41

2y ago51:41

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We start with some real, nice energy and momentum. The babies sing a little. Then it all hits a brick wall when Johnny holds forth on his ramen lunch. Who cares, Johnny?! Tony talks about his booster experience, which yes includes anal gel! Which I think has been discussed in like four or five episodes now. Tony does an impromptu and FREE ad for th…

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Haunt Me, Paul (with Sam Sanders) 1:38:41

2y ago1:38:41

1:38:41

An episode full of shocking revelations. Someone in the room (EJ) has never been to TGI Friday's. Someone else in the room (Shelby) thinks Taylor Swift is a psychopath. And someone else in the room (our guest Sam Sanders [It's Been a Minute, Vibe Check, Into It]) didn't know that Jason Mraz says he's Mr. A to Z because Mr. A to Z spells... Mraz . A…

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Episode 52: Does He Seem Stupider? (with guest Naomi Ekperigin) 1:27:16

2y ago1:27:16

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Johnny has gotten the new COVID booster. And it has provided him with firsthand knowledge of the mysterious “anal gel” that Tony is always talking about. Tony feels vindicated. Johnny feels dirty. They discuss Tony’s recent health ordeal, his ongoing battle with his live-in insects, and there’s some confusion over the name of the Auntie Anne’s pret…

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Vermonster (with Allison Raskin) 1:25:26

2y ago1:25:26

1:25:26

Shelby gets a little philosophical. Allison helps us get a little introspective. And EJ has chapped lips. Allison Raskin (writer/director/comedian/YouTuber/podcaster/mental health advocate!!!) is here for some high brow, some low brow, some pure comedy gold. And the artifacts? Ohhhh these artifacts. You don't see artifacts like these every day. The…

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Episode 51: No Fear (with guest Gil Ozeri) 1:03:57

2y ago1:03:57

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The boys are ready to record. There’s only one problem…they don’t have a guest! They happen to be chatting with pod-fav Gil Ozeri, and they think, “Why don’t we muscle him into being a guest again?” So they do! They rope him into recording, last minute, and blow a big hole into the middle of his busy day! And Gil delivers, yet again. He quick-scarf…

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The Town Crier (with George Civeris and Sam Taggart) 1:26:47

2y ago1:26:47

1:26:47

Well looky who we have here: it's the literal titans of the heterosexual podcasting world, George Civeris and Sam Taggart (Straightiolab). To keep things super duper straight this episode, the gang discuss Reese Witherspoon, owls, Lady Gaga, taking a nice long walk in the fall, and then circling back to Reese Witherspoon again. The aliens also get …

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Episode 50: Eggs on the Weekend (with guest Jeff Hiller) 1:36:56

2y ago1:36:56

1:36:56

O momentous day! It’s the 50th episode!!! And guess what? It’s never mentioned once. The hosts forgot! Luckily, they do remember to talk about their massive shits and whether it’s okay to touch squirrels. Oh, and Johnny’s new duvet cover has arrived…if anyone’s still interested in that plotline. Jeff Hiller joins the party, and he seems somewhat in…

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Church Giggles (with Paul F. Tompkins) 1:24:59

2y ago1:24:59

1:24:59

Things discussed: tortoises, sperm whales, elephant seals, octopi, persian cucumbers, regular cucumbers, gerkins, Lindsay Lohan in The Parent Trap. Things not discussed: why EJ is training his cat, and what techniques he is using to achieve his goals. And who better to discuss and not discuss these things with than professional discusser Paul F. To…

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Episode 49: Hot Hospital Content (with guest Rob Stern) 1:26:46

2y ago1:26:46

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Wee oo wee ooo! It’s a medical emergency! John’s father is in the hospital, and that means two things: The boys are very concerned, OBVIOUSLY. And Tony has to say “I’m very sorry” to Johnny, in a sincere and solemn tone. Johnny laps it up! Then comedian, podcaster, and John’s-cousin Rob Stern comes on. He, OF COURSE, is also very concerned about hi…

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My Name is Mother (with Jon Gabrus) 1:39:44

2y ago1:39:44

1:39:44

Anya (who writes these episode descriptions, hello) finally gets a long awaited and much deserved apology from Shelby, in absentia. I guess I had to fly across the country to give Shelby the distance she needed to make amends. I've forgiven and I've forgotten. While I was away, Shelby and EJ decided the podcast is perfect (true) and that the funnie…

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Episode 48: A Wipe-the-Slate Moment (with guest Andy Daly) 1:43:27

2y ago1:43:27

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The boys begin with some clutch accent work, then get into what good drivers they think they are. Listeners are encouraged to take a thorough self-inventory and decide whether or not they are a shitty driver. Johnny brings up his shredded comforter, believing the topic will be interesting. Tony maintains a good face but honestly seems a little bore…

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Gay Is This (with Bridger Winegar) 1:30:22

2y ago1:30:22

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You know what feels nice? When a guest takes this assignment seriously for once. Many thanks to Bridger Winegar (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Black Monday, I Said No Gifts!) for putting his personal and professional life on hold for a month to prep for this episode, curating and revising a list of artifacts, and agonizing over making a good alien-fir…

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Episode 47: Communications (with guests Shelby Wolstein & EJ Marcus) 1:47:15

2y ago1:47:15

1:47:15

Tony is glistening. He’s comfortable to let Johnny believe it’s sweat from his toils, but really he’s just gotten out of the shower! Johnny is behind on his Zoom updates and makes some brilliant observations about the usage of multiple decimal points in software versions. Then, in a 2nd Fourway segment, co-hosts of the podcast Keeping Records Shelb…

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Stick to the Shore (with Chuck Bryant) 1:34:47

2y ago1:34:47

1:34:47

This episode is for our sweet n earnest lil freaks ONLY. We mean it!!!! If you're not prepared to shed a tear as longtime podcaster/friend of the show/loving dad Chuck Bryant talks about his favorite episode of his kid's favorite TV show, you should probably turn back now!!!! (OK, now that it's just us sweethearts, we can tell you about the rest of…

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Episode 46: The Trenches (with guest James Adomian) 1:43:56

2y ago1:43:56

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It’s hot! Should Tony leave his air conditioner running? Dare he? What are the implications for the audio quality of the podcast? The answer MAY surprise you! The show For All Mankind is discussed, and Tony’s telepathic connection to his own feces appears to be growing stronger. When prolific character man James Adomian comes on, he and Tony fondly…

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All Roads Lead to Rome (with Nicole Byer) 1:16:14

2y ago1:16:14

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Welcome to the thunderdome: this week, it's hosts vs. producers as we battle for historical accuracy in the space where it matters most, the intro to this podcast. Sound off/take sides in the comments. Then, Nicole Byer (Why Won't You Date Me?, Nailed It!, Grand Crew) fits us into her busy schedule this week (she flies to London every morning to wo…

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Episode 45: Organized Curiosity (with guest Larry Atamanuik) 1:39:36

2y ago1:39:36

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The pod’s abuzz because Anthony’s dad Larry is coming on today, and his tech specs need to be juuuuust right! Tony is rankled that it’s not societally acceptable for men to wear makeup. We get the sense that the boys think there’s something controversial about this topic, but we’re not quite sure what it is. And then, Tony’s daddy Larry is here! He…

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One of Our Funniest Murderers (with Jamie Loftus) 1:43:45

2y ago1:43:45

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Well, well, well, well, well, well, well, well, well, welcome back. We have perhaps never meant it to more??? Keeping Records is all the way back, with the new EJ and the old Shelby and all that record-making you love or hate or agree with or disagree with or tolerate. And could we have asked for a better first guest back than comedian/writer/podca…

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Episode 44: Miliani’s Game (with guest Emily Strachan) 1:39:06

2y ago1:39:06

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We open on a hot, desert soundscape. Heat waves undulate off the baking asphalt. The driving roadhouse rock swells, as a leather-clad dog enters frame. Now that’s how you start a podcast! After they settle down, the laddies jaw about how satisfying it is to return from a trip to find a nice stack-o-mail in need of sorting. Then, the wondrous Emily …

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Best Of: The First 75 Episodes 1:10:08

2y ago1:10:08

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The moment you've all been waiting for... an episode long in the making.... the Keeping Records phone has been ringing off the hook.... audiences have been begging....... for Anya and Casey to step up to the mic. Also in this episode: all your favorite moments in Keeping Records history, according to you. Eat it up, lil freaks!!!!! And don't forget…

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Episode 43: A Waste of Time (with guest Mark Proksch) 1:26:31

2y ago1:26:31

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There’s some disagreement between the two schmucks about whether or not they need to formally greet one another, at the top of the pod. They clearly both want to say “hello,” however. And so they do. Johnny fills Tony in on his recent air travel woes. And Tony is enraged on his behalf. Then, the devilishly-wry Mark Proksch comes on, and guess what?…

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I See Two Holes Right Now (with E.R. Fightmaster) [Re-release] 1:11:01

2y ago1:11:01

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OK tiny freaks! This is our very last re-release before a very special episode next week (!) and an even more special (!!) episode the week after. So hang tight, stay tuned, don't touch that dial. We're almost back, baby. Actor, producer, and writer E.R. Fightmaster takes great issue with the premise of Keeping Records. And the issue is that the sh…

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Episode 42: The Mini-Soda Twins 1:02:01

2y ago1:02:01

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Another breezy, guest-less episode begins with a classic jump-scare! Even more frightening, Johnny is not running the latest version of Zoom! Thankfully Tony is. Unfortunately, he’s been attacked by spiders, in the night! He shows Johnny his pimply ass, as proof. They reminisce about the old HBO show Real Sex and shudder at the thought of being vac…

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A Lil Update!!!!!! 8:32

2y ago8:32

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Your burning questions????? Finally answered!!!! Smash that play button in to hear what we've been up to over at the KR HQ!!!! Watch the video version of the episode Follow the show @keepingrecordspod Advertise on Keeping Records via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Headgum

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Episode 41: Manets on Everything (with guests Mary Holland & Dan Klein) 1:40:45

2y ago1:40:45

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It’s a beautiful day out! After struggling to describe it, Tony admits to a near-total ignorance of visual artists. This throws the guys into a confidence tailspin, realizing they are experts in nothing. Then Mary Holland & Dan Klein squeeze in for a dual interview! Or what is commonly called a “Twinterview.” A first in Phoney & Call-y lore. All ar…

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Bonus Episode: The Voyager Artifacts 34:30

2y ago34:30

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All right, settle in lil freaks, we're wheeling in the AV cart for a very special session of Keeping Records. Yes, that's right, we're gonna dim the lights and sit quietly in our chairs while Caleb and Shelby tell us about some of the artifacts that NASA sent (without our input weirdly) on the original Voyager Golden Record. We'll learn about thing…

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Episode 40: Pup Detectives?! (with guest Geoff Garlock) 1:18:25

2y ago1:18:25

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It’s too much nipple talk for Tony! Also, Tony has been the recipient of multiple birthday gifts from Johnny. But is Johnny really the magnificent gift-giver that Tony thinks he is? No matter! Geoff Garlock is here! He’s a musician. He’s a comedian. He’s a prolific podcaster. And Geoff has the ability to string together music and movie references i…

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It's Not For You (with Beth Stelling) [Re-release] 1:15:12

2y ago1:15:12

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Give us a minute, OK? Keeping Records is on a brief hiatus but you better believe it's coming back. Stay tuned for updates from their latest mission, dropping in your feeds soon. Comedian and podcaster Beth Stelling ordered some sandwiches...like...an hour ago. They're still not here yet but she's going to go ahead and get started telling Caleb and…

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Episode 39: Farting Around in a 747 (with guest Rob Huebel) 1:39:33

2y ago1:39:33

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Summer’s heating up, and you can’t run A/C during a podcast. So the men are hot! The fellas crunch the numbers on how many full days of recording they’d have to do to bank several years worth of podcasts. Tony says “What?” in a way that sounds gruffer than he means. And Google’s AI is making them sad. Then, Rob Huebel pops in to talk about corrugat…

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Don't Broke What's Not Broken 1:09:36

2y ago1:09:36

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Hey it's Caleb and Shelbo! Back with the long-awaited Golden Record from our main girl! Shelbo takes a while to find her camera but when she does, she FINALLY sets the record straight (in a gay way): we're taking a brief chhhiatus (a Jewish break), but we will be back with new episodes in a few weeks. So don't you dare hit that unsubscribe button, …

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Episode 38: The Night Meeting (with No One) 1:04:59

2y ago1:04:59

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Tony & Johnny are recording the podcast together, in the same room, for the first time! They quickly discover that the “play-aggression” they employ over Zoom feels much harsher in-person. They abandon it for a gentler tact and set about recounting the tale of their previous night together, at Tony’s hotel. How strange it was to see each other. How…

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Time of Your Life 1:04:49

2y ago1:04:49

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Good morning America (or wherever you're listening from, hopefully from a different planet)! The long awaited Golden Record from our one and only Caleb Hearon is finally here. It's a bittersweet symphony as we go through a lot of feelings. Queue Vitamin C… and let us know… F/K Jason Segal and Vince Vaughn. Caleb's Artifacts The feeling of unrequite…

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