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Podcast by Chapo Trap House

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 28 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 38 minNew

1079 - The Smiley Face Killers feat. Katherine Krueger (10/12/26)

Katherine is back to talk about animals with Will and Felix again, including the bizarre story of a Chicago billionaire paying for a rat infestation. We then return to the ongoing fractures in Mamdani’s base, as a recent ICE shooting makes his decision to keep Jessica Tisch even harder to defend. Lastly, we discuss the recent raid on Ilhan Omar’s house, plus the absolute dumbest dirty trick in right-wing history. Pitch Katherine pieces for The Intercept at [email protected] Join us on Fri, Oct 16 at the ErF Gallery for a live screening of Chunks followed by a live talkback…

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6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
1077 - doormat mother! feat. Alex Nichols (10/5/26)
Chapo All-Star Alex Nichols is back for a quick news roundup. We eulogize Dennis Hastert, speculate on another Epstein associate’s suicide, and explore Kyrsten Sinema’s ex-boyfriend’s recent house-destroying rampage. We then take a deep dive into a new conservative moral panic: parents being cut off by their adult children. What’s behind the widespread media coverage of this, from The Free Press to the Wall Street Journal? And who is “Doormat Mom,” one of the movement’s viral stars? All shall be revealed. Follow Alex on Twitter: x.com/@Lowenaffchen Check out his show Fortune Kit:…
29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 51 min
1075 - The Bennington Caliphate feat. Josh Olson (9/28/26)
This week on Chapo, we review The Daily Wire’s Run Hide Fight: Infidels with screenwriter Josh Olson. We did into this failing company’s newest attempt at recreating the racist 80s action movie, this time with about five minutes of Jonathan Majors thrown in. We dig into this movie’s worldview, pitch ideas for new Run Hide Fight movies, debate what even happened in this one, and wrap up with like a solid twenty minutes of talking about how awesome Reacher is. Check out Josh’s The Movies That Made Me podcast with Joe Dante wherever you get pods. Join us on Fri, Oct 16 at the ErF Gallery for a…
22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
1073 - Unsafe, Illegal, and Common feat. Kylie Cheung (9/21/26)
1073 - Unsafe, Illegal, and Common feat. Kylie Cheung (9/21/26) by Chapo Trap House
15 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
1071 - Ballroom Blitz feat. Jacob Bacharach (9/14/26)
Chapo vet Jacob Bacharach is back to talk about the apocalyptic rhetoric coming from AI companies. Are the threats of an imminent disaster real, or is it just desperate panhandling? We then turn to the big New York Magazine piece on Trump’s ballroom project and analyze his strangest bit for immortality yet. Check out Jacob’s work at The New Republic: https://newrepublic.com/authors/jacob-bacharach And join us on Fri, Oct 16 at the ErF Gallery for a live screening of Chunks followed by a live talkback featuring Will, Hesse & Podcast About List, tickets here:…
9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
1069 - Vetterman’s Day (9/8/26)
This week on Chapo, Will and Felix go long on two reading series. First, we have a piece in the Jerusalem Post with a plan to finally win the war in Iran by drafting American debt slaves. Second, we have another John Fetterman exposé in the Wall Street Journal showing just how lazy, oafish, and entitled the man is, including him ghosting children's hospitals and complaining about police funerals.
8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
UNLOCKED: 1068 - American Doctor feat. Mark Perlmutter and Thaer Ahmad (9/3/26)
Mark Perlmutter and Thaer Ahmad from the documentary American Doctor join us this week to discuss their time working as doctors in Gaza. They discuss what they witnessed in Gaza during the genocide, their attempts to persuade politicians on Capitol Hill, the medical industry’s willfull blindness to Palestinian suffering, and what needs to happen to cure the cancerous ideology of Zionism. Find all things about the film including where to see it here: https://americandoctorfilm.com/
1 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
1067 - Bride of DataRepublican feat. David J. Roth (8/31/26)
Chapo All-Star David Roth returns for a survey of the right-wing influencers running the government: DataRepublican, MomOfDataRepublican, InfantryDort, all of the stars are here! We also check in on another round of liberal struggle sessions about Hasan, and the deportation of Milo Yiannopoulos by the cowardess Laura Loomer. Find David’s work at Defector here: https://defector.com/author/david-roth If you’re in Canada, check out the CHUNKS live screening on Sept 1. with Amber Frost, Nate Fisher, and Michael and Us: https://paradiseonbloor.com/movies/chunks-toronto-premiere And in…
25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
1065 - Fear of a Blue Planet feat. The Trillbillies (8/24/26)
Tom, Tarance, and Aaron are back on the left’s premiere A Song of Ice and Fire podcast to talk about a recent army enlistment drive offering new recruits four days of Grand Theft Auto VI. We also talk about the populist revolt and liberal counterrevolution against data centers, plus Trump and RFK importing dubious meats and letting more foods get poisoned. Lastly, we read selections from Natalie Harp’s mash notes to Trump. Find Trillbillies wherever you get podcasts and subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty If you’re in Canada, check out the CHUNKS live screening on…
19 Aug 2026 · 4 hr 5 min
The Players Club Season 2: Demon's Souls (2009) - Boleteria-ing For Soup
AS ALWAYS: The first episode of this season of Players Club is free and available on all podcast platforms. All subsequent episodes will be available exclusively for subscribers at patreon.com/chapotraphouse. The year is 2009. Baquack Odoula is giving birth to Obunglercare and telling Americans that if they like their doctors, they can keep their ashes in urns above their fireplaces after they are rounded up and incinerated (Google “doctor’s plot”). Jay Cutler is filling Chicago Bears fans with hopes of a better tomorrow. Taylor Lautner is at the height of his powers. It may not be morning…
18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 42 min
1063 - Blue Collar Symphony feat. Bryan Quinby & Chris James (8/17/26)
The titular Guys are back! We continue our coverage of the deteriorating conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln before checking in on two women in politics: Nancy Mace and Natalie Harp. We then do a deep dive into the world of mafia-turncoat-influencers, former made men in the Five Families who now run YouTube channels to talk about food, gay people in the mafia, and how you should spend your money. If you’re in Canada, check out the CHUNKS live screening on Sept 1. with Amber Frost, Nate Fisher, and the Important Cinema Club: https://paradiseonbloor.com/movies/chunks-toronto-premiere And in…
12 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
1061 - Koala Killers feat. friendlyjordies (8/11/26)
Journalist and YouTuber Jordan Shanks-Markovina aka friendlyjordies joins us for an Australian news ep, comparing the MAGA movement of the United States with the right-wing nativism of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation. We talk about Australia’s world of mobsters and bikers, one deputy PM’s war on Koalas, and how Jordies’ videos lead to several criminal prosecutions and his house being firebombed. Check out Jordies’ videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2-i3KuYoODXsM99Z3-Gm0A His Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendlyjordies And his podcast The Official Podcast:…
3 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
1059 - Spreadsheet Vultures feat. Katherine Krueger (8/3/26)
We get to some news that we didn’t get to on Thursday, such as Iran_Ceasefire_FINAL_FINAL.pdf, right-wing influencers pivoting to OnlyFans, and the cold case of Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping. We also respond to some listener suggestions about how to deal with a vulture problem before a lightning round of dystopian stories about AI and dating. Pitch Katherine pieces for The Intercept at [email protected] CHUNKS now available for streaming purchase at www.patreon.com/chunkstv Chapo & Friends Live at New York’s Society for Ethical Culture on Friday November 6th. Tickets are going…
1 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
UNLOCKED: 1056 - Prophets Unveiled feat. Devin Thomas O’Shea (7/23/26)
NOW UNLOCKED! Devin Thomas O’Shea returns to discuss his book on St. Louis’ notorious Veiled Prophet society. We look at St. Louis history as a microcosm of America, the interwoven history of labor & racial suppression, Parade Politics, the public mystification of white supremacy, and how modern secret societies forget to have a little fun with it. Find Devin’s book The Veiled Prophet here and wherever you buy books: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2770-the-veiled-prophet
28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
1057 - Every Hour I Need You feat. Pendejo Time (7/28/26)
Jake & Thomas join us to explore some recent Rogan Lore, look at the eschatological facets of Ted Lasso, and contemplate the interiority of some of our acquaintences. Then, our various failures in Iran, our Troops on T, and our bumbling military in general. Jake’s promo for flood & food relief in Kerr County, Texas: https://rebuildkerr.org/ CHUNKS now available for streaming purchase at www.patreon.com/chunkstv Chapo & Friends Live at New York’s Society for Ethical Culture on Friday November 6th. Tickets are going fast, get yours now! https://link.dice.fm/zaf99528079e And see Jake on Aug 14…
21 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
1055 - The Hills Have Eyes 2 feat. Jasper Nathaniel (7/20/26)
Journalist Jasper Nathaniel returns to the show for another look at the state of the West Bank. We talk about continuing settler rampages, mass shootings ignored by Israeli authorities, and Ro Khanna’s recent trip to the occupied lands. Jasper's article: https://www.infinitejaz.com/p/a-hellish-month-in-the-occupied-west
14 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
1053 - Graham Crackers feat. Derek Davison (7/13/26)
DIVA DOWN! We pay our respects to Lindsay Graham, a man who died doing what he loved. We then tour some recent geopolitical conflicts, with the Ukraine war in a continuing stalemate despite recent drone innovations and the Iran War back in full swing. We also talk about a few fun cultural topics, such as Connor McGregor’s loss, Boosie Badazz allegedly trying to bribe Jacob Wohl, and the continuing story of Kash Patel. CHUNKS IS COMING! Get your tix to the streaming premiere of CHUNKS on July 19, available on-demand after: https://www.patreon.com/chunkstv CHAPO LIVE - NYC - NOV 6. - TEN YEARS…
7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
1051 - U.S. v. The Money feat. @Garliccorgi (7/6/26)
This week on Chapo, we finally beat the news curse to talk about Graham Platner’s latest and likely career-ending scandal…only to fall victim to it by talking about the Trump-FIFA red card reversal that absolutely did not matter at all. Our friend Tim (@garliccorgi) of the ALAB podcast is here to talk about this all, plus a roundup of the Supreme Court’s recent stripping of the copper wire out of everything, the narrow survival of the 14th amendment, and any potential options a future administration might have to reverse this. Find all things ALAB Series here, and get the show wherever you…
30 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
1049 - Trapped Between Borders feat. Ettingermentum (6/29/26)
Josh Ettingermentum is back to recap Zohran’s hostile takeover of the New York Democratic Party, with his three endorsed candidates cruising to victory. We talk about this new wave of left insurgency throughout the country, what it means for the sclerotic Democratic establishment and the stillborn Abundance movement, and what we make of Zohran’s time in office overall. Plus: John Fetterman fires shots at Chapo and Hasan. Find the Ettingermentum newsletter here: https://www.ettingermentum.news/ Get CHUNKS here: https://www.patreon.com/chunkstv
23 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
1047 - Let’s Lose Lots of Money feat. Ed Zitron (6/22/26)
Chapo tech correspondent and AI skeptic Ed Zitron is back to mourn Our Keir, a good man struck down in his prime. What will the future hold for the UK, and are the writers foreshadowing 2029 in America? We then turn to the world of AI, where more and more companies are struggling to find an ROI on AI and OpenAI is burning unfathomable amounts of money. Plus: Elon Musk’s trillionaire status, the government banning AI models, and the cross-partisan desire to turn the clock back to 2014. Subscribe to Ed: wheresyoured.at A discount link for 20$ off:…
16 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
1045 - Fight Night (6/15/26)
Will and Felix are in person to celebrate two great victories this week: the IRGC and the New York Knicks. The two also review “UFC Freedom 250” on the White House lawn, with Will as our entry point into and Felix as our expert in the field of MMA. Plus: we also discuss Eric Trump’s brilliant plan to gamble on the fights.
9 Jun 2026 · 56 min
1043 - The Obamalisk feat. Kate Wagner (6/8/26)
McMansion Hell writer and architecture critic Kate Wagner joins us for an early review of the Obama Presidential Center. We talk about its design, its architecture, its cloying message of “HOPE” that feels like Ludovico conditioning, and what it means as a final, definitive end of the Obama era and the Long 2010s. Check out McMansion Hell: https://mcmansionhell.com/ Follow Kate Wagner on X: https://x.com/mcmansionhell?lang=en And Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/katewagner.wehwalt.net
2 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
1041 - Memos of Understanding feat. Ryan Grim and Jeremy Scahill (6/1/26)
Ryan and Jeremy of Drop Site News return on Day 94 of the Special Military Operation in Iran, with breaking news about the ongoing ceasefire negotiations. We survey the (bleak) state of affairs across the globe, from Lebanon to Palestine to the looming regime change in Cuba. We also discuss the Israel lobby’s attempted counterinsurgency and the “Israel Day Parade” in NYC. Subscribe to Drop Site here: https://www.dropsitenews.com/
26 May 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
1039 - Novel Gustatory Experiences feat. Bryan Quinby & Chris James (5/25/26)
Bryan Quinby and Chris James from Guys are here for an analysis of the newest “assassination attempt” on President Trump. We also talk about lunch, early Chapo touring memories, and cap things off with a discussion of Tyler Austin Harper’s ode to Miller Lite in The Atlantic. Check out Guys here (or wherever you get your podcasts): https://www.patreon.com/GuysPodcast Check out Guys live in Toronto June 5: https://www.theguysery.com/products/guys-live-in-toronto And follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderxbryan/?hl=en
19 May 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
1037 - The China Syndrome feat. Séamus Malekafzali and Dylan Saba (5/18/26)
The Turbulence crew returns to discuss the state of the Iran War, including potential escalations and Trump taking possibly the first real L of his entire political career. We also talk about the horrifying Nicholas Kristof story about rape in Israeli prisons, discuss AOC vs. MTG, and then close things out on a lighter note with a Wall Street Journal op-ed about how China doesn’t have babes.
14 May 2026 · 34 min
BONUS: Nithya for LA Mayor
LA city councilmember Nithya Raman returns to the show to talk about her insurgent campaign for Mayor of Los Angeles. They discuss the city's converging crises and how corporate landlords, the police union, and MAGA are conspiring against working people. They discuss housing costs, homelessness, immigration and ICE, public transit, the budget, and the strange rise of Spencer Pratt as Karen Bass and national right-wing money turn the race into a perfect LA spectacle. Find out all about the campaign here: http://nithyaforthecity.com
12 May 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
1035 - Sozzled Plonkers feat. Libby Watson (5/11/26)
Libby Watson of What’s All This Then? returns to the show to talk about the tragic downfall of Our Keir, whose Labour Party lost massively in recent local elections. We also talk about a golden statue of Trump built by Hasidic ultra-Orthodox Jews and the UK Parliament’s (reported) drinking problem. Finally, we have a Chapo reading series double feature: Richard Dawkins thinks Claude is real and a babe, and Megan McArdle wants to heal the nation with memes. Check out What’s All This Then? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-all-this-then-with-charlotte-mcdonnell-and/id1812045307 And…
5 May 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
BONUS: Smothered by Riches feat. Peter Coyote
Former character actor Peter Coyote joins Will to talk about his new book Smothered by Riches, a polemic on the collapse of the New Deal consensus and the legacy of the Powell memo. He and Will talk about the history of neoliberalism from the Chicago boys to Bill Clinton, Peter’s decades-long political life including time in an Anarchist theater troupe, and a bit of Zen Buddhism for good measure. Pick up a copy of Smothered by Riches wherever you can: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/smothered-by-riches-peter-coyote/1147458103
5 May 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
1033 - Lassie’s Nude Adventure feat. Alex Nichols (5/4/26)
Will, Felix, and Alex take a break from the news this week to answer some Dear Prudies! We answer questions about nude dogsitter, several bad parents, an old swinger couple with a bedroom dilemma, and a man who is cartoonishly afraid of eating pussy. Really gross episode honestly, girlfriends beware. Follow Alex on Twitter: x.com/@Lowenaffchen Check out his show Fortune Kit: https://www.patreon.com/fortunekit And watch ChapoFYM: https://www.twitch.tv/chapotraphouse
27 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
1031 - Holding Out for a Hero feat. Hasan Piker (4/27/26)
Streamer and international man of controversy Hasan Piker joins us to recap and analyze Saturday’s assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. We talk about the radical-centrist shooter, the diverse cast of assassins we’ve met since that fateful day in Butler, and the cast of Chapo all-stars at the dinner itself. Plus: more talk about the media blitz against Hasan, and reading series from the Wall Street Journal and Dylan Byers. Our 10 year anniversary merch is ready for pre-order through April 30! Order at https://chapotraphouse.store/

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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 28 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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