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Episode One

Episode One·Hosted by Andrew, Branson and Charles·500 episodes

ComedyImprovised comedyCharacter bitsFake podcast premisesRecurring worldsAlt-comedy guests55-70 min

Each episode is the first—and only—episode of a failed podcast. Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast

Why listen

Episode One is an absurd improv comedy show where Andrew, Branson, and Charles invent the first and only episode of a fake podcast every week. Each installment drops you into a fully formed parody format, from fantasy worldbuilding panels to fictional customer service calls, political book clubs, fake media brands, and recurring in-joke universes. It is a strong fit for listeners who like character comedy, dense bits, and comedians committing hard to ridiculous premises.

Series(1)

Episodes

1 hr 4 min
May 28, 2026Episode 440
The Dispensary (ft. Will Menaker)

Patch Braddams (Branson) and Mike White (Will) help customers (Andrew, Charles) at the Out of Your Dome Smoke You Out Plus dispensary. Buy Alex Branson's The Money Wars: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVFCJDV2/ Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Ending song - "Outdoor Miner" (Wire cover) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5xLRYY_7rs Join the E1 Discord: discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

58 min
May 21, 2026Episode 439
The Wedding of George Washingborg and Mindy Klutz (ft. April Clark & Raina Douris)

George Washingborg (Branson) and Mindy Klutz (April Clark) celebrate their marriage with best man Jimmy Dimestore (Andrew), maid of honor Brianna Piranha (Raina Douris), and officiant Roger Goodchurch (Charles). Buy Alex Branson's The Money Wars: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVFCJDV2/ Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Join the E1 Discord: discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

1 hr 5 min
May 14, 2026Episode 438
Garbagemen (ft. Josh Androsky)

Garbagemen Miles Underbelt (Branson), Wes Sidestory (Andrew), and Randy Vodka (Josh Androsky) collect garbage from various New Yorkers (Charles). Buy Alex Branson's The Money Wars: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVFCJDV2/ Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Join the E1 Discord: discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

2 min
May 7, 2026Episode 437
Aldo Ceviche's Risco Customer Service Adventure [Patreon Preview]

Aldo Ceviche (Andrew) calls a Risco customer service representative (Branson) for help with his tablet. Full episode on Pateeon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/437-aldo-risco-157627233 Buy Alex Branson's The Money Wars: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVFCJDV2/ Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Join the E1 Discord: discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

1 hr 9 min
Apr 30, 2026Episode 436
Beyond The Pen’s Felt (ft. Ty Wood)

Fantasy worldbuilders Raymond Edgar Metric (Branson), Custer Gumption (Charles), and Morticia “Tish” Ravenway (Ty) read selections from their work. Buy Alex Branson's The Money Wars: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVFCJDV2/ Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Ending song - "Outdoor Miner" (Wire cover) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5xLRYY_7rs Join the E1 Discord: discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

57 min
Apr 23, 2026Episode 435
The Fingertrap 5K

Crease Cupwell (Branson) and Prep Hemlock (Andrew) participate in the Fingertrap 5K to support the Ron Artest Center for Teens Who Feel Cornered. Buy Alex Branson's The Money Wars: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVFCJDV2/ Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Ending song - "Big Bird and Kermit Get High 2": www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YN7bJcchAY Join the E1 Discord: discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

1 hr 3 min
Apr 16, 2026Episode 434
Paranatural

Abel Zweihander (Andrew) is good at spells. Cain Zweihander (Branson) is good at websites. The brothers must combine their skills to fulfill a quest from their mentor (Charles) and discover what really happened to their dead parents. Buy Alex Branson's The Money Wars: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVFCJDV2/ Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Ending song - "Big Bird and Kermit Get High 2": www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YN7bJcchAY Join the E1 Discord: discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

1 hr
Apr 9, 2026Episode 433
Jerking Off with Jack and Josh

Neighbors Jack (Branson) and Josh (Andrew) discuss the T&A and the P and the V and everything in between. Buy Alex Branson's The Money Wars: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVFCJDV2/ Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Ending song - "Big Bird and Kermit Get High 2": www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YN7bJcchAY Join the E1 Discord: discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

1 min
Apr 4, 2026
1001 Funny Planets Mission 6 - The Eaten Diplomat of Peepaw 7 [Patreon Preview]

The crew is ordered to negotiate a dispute between the elderly Fuddyites and the youthful Pesko. Full campaign on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/154602945/

59 min
Apr 2, 2026Episode 432
Selections for Gavin Newsom’s Book Club

Timmy Minneola (Branson), Goose Newsom (Andrew), and Edgar Dumpwink (Charles) debate selections for Gavin Newsom's book club in preparation for his presidential campaign. Buy Alex Branson's The Money Wars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVFCJDV2/ Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Ending song - "Big Bird and Kermit Get High 2": www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YN7bJcchAY Join the E1 Discord: discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

1 hr 1 min
Mar 26, 2026Episode 431
The Congressional Writing Club (ft. Julian Feeld & Jake Rockatansky)

A group of elected officials share their creative writing. Andrew - Jumbo Cazadores (R-Colorado) Branson - Senator Gilroy Monsanto (R-Indiana) Charles - Noam Atterhoo (D-New York) Jake - Max Stink (Lobbyist, Founder of Conservative Condiments) Julian - Bob Dome (D-Pennsylvania) Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Ending song - "Big Bird and Kermit Get High 2": www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YN7bJcchAY Join the E1 Discord: discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

1 hr 4 min
Mar 19, 2026Episode 430
The Dopeness World Tour: Ohio (ft. Pendejo Time)

Caden 2 Milli (Branson), Mr. Drama (Andrew), and Paper Chaser (Charles) find out about Ohio's latest trends in culture and streetwear from Catfish (Jake) and Baxton Decker (Thomas). Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Ending song - "Big Bird and Kermit Get High 2": www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YN7bJcchAY Join the E1 Discord: discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

1 hr 1 min
Mar 12, 2026Episode 429
Bramblestory: An Animal's Tail

Members of The Knights Who Say Hawk Tuah guild—Lebronkobe (Branson), xxFISHBOYxx (Andrew), EvocativeChap (Tom), and ChubbyDonut99 (CJ)—run a dungeon in Bramblestory. Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Ending song - "Big Bird and Kermit Get High 2": www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YN7bJcchAY Join the E1 Discord: discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

1 hr
Mar 5, 2026Episode 428
The Riffing Therapist

The riffing therapist Luke Luther Laughmore (Charles) gives his patients (Andrew, Branson) a tight five. Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Ending song - "Big Bird and Kermit Get High 2": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YN7bJcchAY Join the E1 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

2 min
Mar 2, 2026
E2 #111 - Jedi’s: The Star Wars Safari [Patreon Preview]

Jedi's Tannin Sperm (Branson), Darth Hundo (Charles), and Dape Dode (Andrew) lead a tour of the Star Wars Safari. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-111-jedis-152058591 Ending song - "Green Yoda": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDEZNN4Ei3A Join the E1 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

1 hr 6 min
Feb 26, 2026Episode 427
Lights Camera Passion: An Intimate Look at Intimacy on Film (ft. Ty Wood)

Intimacy coordinators Casino Carlisle (Branson), George R.R. Word (Charles), and Fallyn Matcha-Dubai (Ty) share their expertise with some of Hollywood's leading actors. Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Ending song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBcgWQDKJhI Join the E1 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/xTBVk23 Listen to Charles' new show Trouble in River City: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TroubleInRiverCity

2 min
Feb 23, 2026
E2 #110 - F@#!%ers Who Cheat [Patreon Preview]

Angus Balestrom (Branson), Fox Hellman (Andrew), and Tweep Peeper (Charles) discuss some seriously twisted, messed up, F@#!%ed up cheaters. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-110-f-ers-who-151480456

10 min
Feb 21, 2026
Dungeons & Deagles: The Quest for Clargon's Clothes (Part 1) (ft. Felix Biederman) [Patreon Preview]

Adventurers Clargon (Felix), Cremo Wheat (Andrew), and Lord Jameson Pigeonsbane (Charles) go to Society Hill to get Clargon's clothes back from King Blargon. Full campaign on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dungeons-deagles-151332761

58 min
Feb 19, 2026Episode 426
The Final Performance of the Keister Treacle Three

The USS Lady sets off on its maiden voyage in 1917, and musicians Keister Treacle (Branson), Don Von Bonbon (Andrew), and Joss Loughlin (Charles) debate which songs to play for the passengers. Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Join the E1 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/xTBVk23 Listen to Charles' new show Trouble in River City: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TroubleInRiverCity

3 min
Feb 16, 2026
E2 #109 - The Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Husband Misconduct [Patreon Preview]

U.S. Senators Reggie Loud (Charles) and Shelly Chimp (Andrew) investigate allegations against podcaster Alex Branson that he misallocated funding received under the Tom Sandoval Act. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-109-senate-on-150926513

1 hr 2 min
Feb 12, 2026Episode 425
The Last Meal

Terre Haute federal supermax chef/chaplain Chef-Father Brendan Charity (Charles) arranges death row inmate Bud Dupreen's (Branson) final meal and reads him his final prayer. Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/e1podcast Ending song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBcgWQDKJhI Join the E1 Discord: discord.gg/xTBVk23

2 min
Feb 5, 2026Episode 424
Ancient Ancestors: The Bolted Stone Culture [Patreon Preview]

Professor Hozer Deloitte (Branson), his TA Fennel Sedgewick (Charles), and Sports Illustrated journalist Mark Rothko III (Andrew) discuss the ancient Bolted Stone Culture of Ultaic Ridge. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/424-ancient-150028244

1 hr
Jan 29, 2026Episode 423
Argument Practice

Dodger Trautwein (Branson) and Hop Saunders (Charles) practice arguments that may come up in their real lives. Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Listen to Charles' new show Trouble in River City: https://www.patreon.com/TroubleInRiverCity Join the E1 Discord: http://discord.gg/xTBVk23

58 min
Jan 22, 2026Episode 422
Mindblowing Lifestyles Media

Entrepreneurs Lonnie Middleweight (Branson), Mason Jason Janson (Andrew), and Trench Wayfare (Charles) teach you to take control of your own financial destiny. E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast

1 min
Jan 19, 2026
E2 #107 - Alex Branson's The Money Wars 2 [Patreon Preview]

In the future, some wars are so expensive that they can only be paid for with money. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-107-alex-wars-148613889

59 min
Jan 15, 2026Episode 421
Roger Goodbank’s G.A. Bank

Jr. Banker Brian Banker Jr. (Branson) helps customers (Andrew, Charles) at Roger Goodbank's G.A. Bank. E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast

1 hr 39 min
Jan 8, 2026Episode 420
How the West Was Wing

In 2066, the Democrats have achieved a liberal utopia in the United States. But can President Silas Winfield defend the status quo against Republican attacks on the Department of Savings? Chapo Trap House & Episode 1 present "How The West Was Wing" Starring Brendan James, Hasan Piker, Will Menaker, Felix Biederman, Matt Christman, Chris Wade, Raina Douris, Ryan Grim, Hesse Deni, Liz Franczak, Kath Krueger, Luke Savage, Molly Mary O’Brien, Amber Rollo, Amber Frost, Alex Branson, and Charles Austin. Written by Alex Branson and Charles Austin Edited by Charles Austin Artwork by The Average Joey

3 min
Jan 5, 2026
E2 #106 - Who Wants to Be Food 2: The I Don’t Want to Be Food Anymore Group Home Sessions [Patreon Preview]

Social worker N. Edible (Charles) helps Cheeseburger (Andrew), I.B. Goodfood (Branson), and Will B. Dinner (Tom) come to terms with the fact that they are not food. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-106-who-wants-147476855

1 hr
Jan 1, 2026Episode 419
Dr. Davis M. Wifi’s Perennial UAP Retreat

Tour guide Dr. Davis M. WiFi (Andrew) leads Sloan Drooler (Branson) and Montana Hobart (Charles) through the wilderness in search of unidentified aerial phenomena. E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Ending song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txr__rDjZ-Q

3 min
Dec 22, 2025
E2 #105 - Charles Austin’s 3rd Annual Reluctant Christmas Special [Patreon Preview]

Charles welcomes Chris Metzen, the Brothers Stroganoff, Kirby Shorty the shy medium, and more for his 3rd annual holiday special. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-105-charles-146448763

1 hr 14 min
Dec 18, 2025Episode 418
The Blazer Debate (ft. CJ)

CJ moderates a debate between Andrew and Branson about whether a grown man needs to own a blazer. E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Ending song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txr__rDjZ-Q

59 min
Dec 11, 2025Episode 417
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Committee Meeting (ft. Alex Nichols)

Committee members Skinny Chess (Branson), Mars Fretmaster (Andrew), Tweed Blazeman (Charles), and Adlai Stevenson VI (Alex) decide which artists to induct into the Rock Hall. E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Ending song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txr__rDjZ-Q

1 min
Dec 8, 2025
E2 #103 - The Dopeness Lays an Egg (ft. Hesse Deni) [Patreon Preview]

Caden2Milli (Branson), Mr. Drama (Andrew), and Paper Chaser (Charles) welcome rapper Bettybye Nightlight (Hesse) to talk about last night's party with the Island Boys and who laid an egg. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-103-dopeness-145375985

3 min
Dec 4, 2025Episode 416
The Caddie Corner [Patreon Preview]

Caddie Greenfella (Branson) helps golfer Stacy Nintendo (Andrew) improve his game. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/416-caddie-145074867 Ending song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txr__rDjZ-Q

1 hr 2 min
Nov 27, 2025Episode 415
Casamigos Community College Cooking Class

Instructor Prop Italiano (Branson) teaches students Rico Scalfani (CJ), Dax Dorbler (Charles), and Lonus (Andrew) to make gin and tonic chicken and bake their own pies. E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Ending song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzKsQchRmTg

1 hr 6 min
Nov 20, 2025Episode 414
The Council of Nature (ft. Matthew Goldin & Derek)

Druids Brother John Father (Branson), Brother Jason Nineteen (Charles), Brother Basil Giuliani (Derek), and Brother Jeremy Miller (Matthew) discuss the needs of the animals in their various biomes. Listen to Chamber of Reason: www.patreon.com/chamberofreason Ending song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzKsQchRmTg

1 hr
Nov 13, 2025Episode 413
The Duel at Gentleman’s Bog (ft. Dan Boeckner)

Aurelius Pigfolk Monsanto (Branson) and Thelonious Sprocketclock (Charles) duel just outside Petite Paris, Louisiana with help from their seconds Gimlet (Andrew) and Zoltan Von Lurch (Dan). E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Ending song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzKsQchRmTg

1 min
Nov 6, 2025Episode 412
GooGo the Goose Wikia Moderator Meet-Up [Patreon Preview]

GooGo Wikia moderator Peter Punchbowl (Branson) welcomes fellow mods ToastedLlama44 (Andrew) and Franky DiStinko (Charles) to his home to explore his collection of vintage memorabilia from GooGo, Rinky's Rules, and Friend Force 5. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/412-googo-goose-142989742

1 min
Nov 3, 2025
E2 #100 - Forever Young Adults 4 [Patreon Preview]

Young-adult fiction authors Betsy Lavender (Branson), Quince Drumheller (Andrew), and C.A. Walker (Charles) share their latest work, including "Where the Black Sunflowers Grow," "Regency: The Chronology of Tim: A Spacefire City Novel," and "The Story of Tim: The Astonishing Excelsior Legend: You Won't Believe These 10,000 Adventures in the Most Remarkable Galaxy." Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-100-forever-4-142751364

1 hr 4 min
Oct 30, 2025Episode 411
The Alien’s Exorcist

Screenwriters Clover Sorkin (Branson) and Dr. D.R. Scream (Charles) conceptualize a horror movie where a group of high schoolers must defeat an alien ghost who came to earth to rescue his girlfriend. E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast

58 min
Oct 23, 2025Episode 410
Alex Branson's The Money Wars

In the future, some wars are so expensive that they can only be paid for with money. When an ancient money deposit is discovered under Antarctica, the forces of The World Banker’s Alliance, the United Money Emirates, and Battle Island declare all-out war as they vie for world domination. E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/e1podcast

4 min
Oct 20, 2025
E0 #59 - Love & Horror Book Club (ft. Raina Douris) [Patreon Preview]

Raina Douris joins Branson and Charles to discuss the novel "Love & Horror" by Niraj Sharma, the acclaimed author of "1001 Funny Jokes," "Nelson's Story," and "Mouthwatering Cake Recipes." Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e0-59-love-book-141660902

1 hr 23 min
Oct 16, 2025Episode 409
Lightnail

Special Agent Curtis Lightnail is a red-blooded patriot who doesn't suffer libs. But his patriotism is put to the test on a mission that goes against everything he believes: protecting the president. Starring Branson Reese, Noah Kulwin, Brendan James, April Clark, Dan Boeckner, Alex Branson, Andrew Hudson, and Charles Austin. E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Guest edited by Taylor Moore Written by Alex Branson

1 hr 1 min
Oct 9, 2025Episode 408
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (ft. Felix Biederman)

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. (Andrew, Branson, and Felix) shares his controversial views on health and medicine. E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/e1podcast

3 min
Oct 6, 2025
E2 #98 - What Would You Do If I Was There Right Now? [Patreon Preview]

Shy, silly twins Bubby Winky (Branson) and Blinky Winky (Tom) discuss an experimental surgery they got, their new base on the moon, and their missing assistant Leslie. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-98-what-would-140584959

3 min
Oct 2, 2025Episode 407
Wednesday Afternoon Football on Risco Plus (ft. Nate Fisher & Will Sennett) [Patreon Preview]

Natural Football League pre-game show hosts Money McDonalds (Nate Fisher), Brock Erinovich (Will Sennett), Flint Cleanwater (Branson), Nick St. Little (Andrew), and Topher Gobstopper (Charles) break down Wednesday afternoon's big game between the Arizona Texans and the Laramie Renners. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/407-wednesday-on-140287556

2 min
Sep 29, 2025
E2 #97 - Prehistoria 2: Futuretopia [Patreon Preview]

George Spaceson (Andrew) brings cavemen Kraven Morestone (Branson) and Granite Rockwell (Charles) to a futuristic world that has less to do with stones and rocks and more to do with stars and rockets. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e2-97-2-140023886

57 min
Sep 25, 2025Episode 406
Exploring the Fringe (ft. The Villain Joel)

Dr. Roddy Knobber (Branson) leads a consortium of fringe medical professionals including Dr. Dezzy Tolkien (Andrew), Dr. Ether Nettles (Charles), and Professor Saul Quatroquatro (Joel) who discuss rare diseases and alternative medical procedures. E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/e1podcast

3 min
Sep 20, 2025
1001 Funny Planets Mission 3 - Traversing the Apocrypha Asteroid Belt [Patreon Preview]

The crew is appointed a substitute captain (who lets them watch a movie) as they begin their mission navigating the Apocrypha Asteroid Belt. Full campaign on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/139342905

1 hr 3 min
Sep 18, 2025Episode 405
CBS Sunday Morning: The Gilroy Monsanto Interview (ft. Hesse Deni)

CBS's Ocean Brambleberg (Charles) sits down with Gilroy Monsanto (Branson), his campaign manager Savannah Fandango (Hesse), and brother P.J.T. Beauregard Monsanto (Andrew) to discuss Gilroy's appointment to lead the federal Department of Savings. E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Ending song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSfNUujzomI