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ChipChat

Every Thursday at 930pm Eastern, Tez and Chip break down the week's news and current events. Live interviews, special segments, and all the #DadJokes you can handle.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

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  1. 327

    Capital Weather is Hot Hot Hot

    Jason Samenow, founder and genius behind CapitalWeather.com joins us to discuss weather, climate, and his journey into and out of the Washington Post. Plus headlines, Iran updates (it's the same update) and Tez explains why not all mergers are the same.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  2. 326

    Mitch McConnell is still dead

    Chip is pretty sure McConnell is dead, but it remains unconfirmed. Trump's war in Iran heated up and he's taking it well. Ukraine needs more help. And of course, the Headlines!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  3. 325

    The Young Country Turns 250

    Happy 4th of July, American Independence Day! Tez and Chip breakdown all the festivities around DC and the complicated feelings about those. Plus the Iran warn that is never ending, with more changes in direction than Kash Patel's eyes. The Supreme Court rules on some landmark stuff and obliterates what's left of voting laws, and independent agencies, and Tez teaches us to care for the AI bots that lovingly do all our meanial tasks.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  4. 324

    Congress is backbone curious

    Guest co-host Patrick Washington stops by and we learn about the handful of congressional Republicans who are standing up to Trump. Plus, Trump's court losses, Iran updates, Bibi is F*cking Crazy, and of course, the Headlines!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  5. 323

    ABS and challenges aren't even in the rule book!!!

    We talk to baseball rules expert, and author of the Baseball Field Guide about all the new changes in baseball rules, including the challenge system and ABS which aren't even in the rules! Plus Iran updates, Tez celebrates his Gunners, and of course, the Headlines! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  6. 322

    Bryan does some headlines

    Tez is on assignment so Bryan steps in to deliver the news! The war in Iran is stuck, Trump has no plans. Trump goes to China to try to sell them soybeans they don't want, the south bans black voters, again, and the economy is in huge trouble with rising inflation and no relief in sight. So naturally, we make fun of it all.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  7. 321

    Police State

    We examine the police state, the retribution handed out by the Trump regime against critics. Attacks on the VA, attacks on Virginia, and attacks on individual counties. Plus attacks on Iran, but we are still calling it a cease fire, attacks on golf courses with a toxic dirt pile, and the headlines to make you laugh all the while. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  8. 320

    Correspondents shoot voting rights to the moon

    We carefully discuss the shooting at the Whitehouse Correspondents Dinner, the authoritarian turn in the governance of the United States, and Tez gives White Jerome a sendoff. Plus SCOTUS end voting rights for non white people, and of course the HEADLINES! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  9. 319

    ChipChat is a little Green under the Collar

    We talk to Kiersten and Aparna from the Green Collar Pod about sustainability, and the green economy, and all the jobs that go along with that. Plus they help us set up Chipchatistan, and even add to the puns! Also Headlines, Iran updates, collegiate sports, and of course celebrating the big win for Michigan! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  10. 318

    Pam Bondi should call Jai Yoko

    We talk to Jai Yoko about the music business and how artists can learn the business side of music. We also ask her some questions about access and representation in the industry, and maybe some silly stuff too. Also, headlines, Iran updates, Tez tries to appease our new robot overlords, and we ruin Bryan's browser history trying to learn about Bryon Noem and his off duty gig.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  11. 317

    And the Oscar goes to...

    Charlie is back to tell us all about the Oscars, who won, who lost, who got played off mid speech. Plus it's bracket season, Trump is at war with Iran and reason, and the courts rule RFK Jr is a moron. Plus the Afroman trial and victory, and of course the headlines! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  12. 316

    Iran, Iran so far away

    Guest host Patrick Washington/ Black Picasso of the Poemcees joins us, and we do the Headlines, start work on our new micronation, Chipchatistan, and learn why Trump's lawyers aren't really lawyers. Plus college sports, and Bryan has new AI songs to torture us with!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  13. 315

    Kristi Noem's career is as dead as her puppy

    There is a war in Iran, with no clear goals or plan.Kristi Noem of DHS is rightly out on her canWe ask Alec about his rock shows and pieTrump's stupid war could make us all diePlus, Pam Blondie, elections in Texas, and Tez makes a discovery about text messages and Republicans.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  14. 314

    The State of the AI is Terrifying

    Chip and Tez cover Trump losing on the tariffs, the state of the union address, and why all this chatter about AI and the Pentagon is very very concerning. Plus we have burning hot Latino news, Cuba is up to something, and of course the headlines!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  15. 313

    This show has been on every week for 11 years

    Happy 11th anniversary ChipChat world! We begin our eleventh year like we do most week, with DJ ing to ourselves about Hopslam, and then tackling how the Trump regime is building the means to stop elections and warehouse dissenters. Plus Tricia McLaughlin, and of course Headlines!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  16. 312

    The Side Dude takes a tangent

    We talk to Romello Marcellous about his new book, all about being a Side Dude. Then we have some headlines, Trump wants Greenland, or maybe Iceland he's not sure, and Tez has a Talk about data privacy. Plus a little trip to the strip joint with the secretary of Labor!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  17. 311

    Beau Wheeler's Wild Whiskey

    We talk to Beau Wheeler of Arthur Wheeler Spirits Company about his amazing Whiskey, rum, vodka, and other spirits. Plus Trump's crackdown in Minneapolis wanders off to look for a ballroom, his middle finger gets stuck in Detroit, and Grok gets a job in the Pentagon. Also Headlines, Tez Talks about the Fed, and we make Beau play Florida or Nah.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  18. 310

    Shoot in Minneapolis and Run Venezuela

    Trump kidnapped the dictator of another country, federal agents are shooting white women in cold blood, and the administration tries to silence the critics. Plus some football, soccer, and of course headlines! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  19. 309

    Gentlemen, Meno-Start your engines!

    Chip and Tez talk to Dr Shannon Cothran of Meno-Start.com about the new rules on estrogen and other hormone replacement therapies. Turns out the vagina is special! Plus we learn that the USA is doing pirate stuff, Jasmine Crockett is running for Senate, and Chip has a meltdown about Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore. Then we play the Chip Clip Game, with surprising results! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  20. 308

    Why nobody should listen to Alton Brown

    Chip and Tez recount Thanksgiving and chef Bo Corley explains why Chip is correct about how to roast a turkey and Alton Brown is wrong. Plus pickled Pete Hegseth is perpetually putting his employment in peril, the courts can't stop ruling against Trump, and we meet a raccoon with a drinking problem. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  21. 307

    Sonari Glinton and the price of vanilla beans

    We talk to radio and media genius Sonari Glinton about his time at NPR, how he covered the auto industry, art in troubled times, and his newest projects Vanilla is Black and his new upcoming book. Plus he helps us with the headlines, understanding the shutdown and the rest of the news. Sonari brings his perspective to baseball, Congressional leadership, and why Indiana is doing ridiculous Ai porn. This is truly a fantastic conversation and one you don't want to miss. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  22. 306

    How to weaponize autism

    We talk to legendary science and engineering educator Chris Boden about how he weaponized his autism to become an internet sensation teaching people about the cool world of science, engineering, and electricity (just to name some of his subjects)Then we do the headlines, talk election results, stop by the supreme court, and what's going on with the owls?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  23. 305

    Jeff Pearlman and his Tupac Book

    We talk to best-selling author, Jeff Pearlman about his new book Only God Can Judge Me the Many Lives of Tupac Shakur. It's incredible what Jeff learned and his process for researching the book. We also do the headlines, Trump destroys the Whitehouse, and Fisch returns to share all the joy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  24. 304

    Fat guardsmen from Texas!

    Fresh off invading DC for now reason Trump tries to invade Portland and Chicago, but the judges ain't having it. Israel and Gaza have a tentative peace deal, we speculate on how long that lasts, and Bryan wishes there was a national VAR that he could appeal to about things. Plus headlines, Jim Comey, and local DC news! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  25. 303

    Chip got shutdown

    With the government shutdown Chip was forced to take a week off to atone for whatever he did to cause it. Tez and Bryan handle the week's news with headlines. Tez explains the shutdown, Trump loses in court, a bunch more times, and the show finishes on time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  26. 302

    New special guest co-host Jimmy Kimmel!

    Charlie is back to co-host and talk to us about the Emmys and the upcoming Oscars. Plus we examine the attacks on free speech from the Trump regime, do a little interest rates, and disect the attack on history and information so classical to fascist politics. And of course we do headlines, and a little rundown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  27. 301

    Charlie Kirk faces his own 9/11

    On the 24th anniversary of 9/11 Chip and Tez take on a very heavy news week. Funny headlines give way to a discussion of Gaza, Ukraine, the full on war the Trump regime is waging against Americans at home, and of course the Charlie Kirk shooting. Maybe don't listen to this one with the kids in the car.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  28. 300

    Now under willful occupation!

    Mayor Bowser has invited the federáles to stay for an indefinite period, so why not come hang out with us! We talk about Trump losing in court more than usual, Epstein victims testifying, and of course the ongoing occupation of DC. Plus some NFL, soccer, and plenty of bad jokes!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  29. 299

    DC under Occupation...where are the Epstein files?

    Resistance Radio comes to you amid the ongoing federal occupation of the District of Columbia. Federal troops are hitting locals with they vehicles, meanwhile bleach blonde Benito tries to play diplomat with the Soviets and gets whomped. Still no Epstein files, and DHS attacks the DHS. Plus all the week's news and of course HEADLINES!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  30. 298

    Washington DC Under Occupation chapter 1

    Trump has moved federal troops and agents into the District to patrol the streets and make sure everybody on the Mall is wearing their seatbelt. Meanwhile none of these agents can find the Epstein list! Also the economy is slowing down quite a bit, Trump is spending the federal courts, and a Russian is about to take his eggplant and Putin the DSL of Donald Trump. Plus some amazing AI songs and Tez makes terrible puns!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  31. 297

    Trump is on the Epstein beer list

    Chip and Tez talk to Dan Silberstein who runs the DC beer festival and other similar events all across the country. Plus Trump wanders onto the roof to see if that will distract from the Epstein report. The courts make some rulings that Trump's regime ignores. We talk a little NFL and ESPN, and of course HEADLINES! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  32. 296

    Epstein football

    Bryan is back and helps Chip sort out why Trump's base won't let go of the Epstein stuff, and why they are shocked he is in the files. Plus Trump loses in court over and over, his lawyers get canned, and of course we do the headlines.Also the Washington football team and Stephen Colbert both have some hard choices to make.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  33. 295

    All news, no breaks!

    Chip and Tez do the whole show in one take with no breaks and it still was 2.5 hours! Lil marco is impostered, florida loses in court, and taco tariffs. Grok becomes a full on Nazi, and of course headlines. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  34. 294

    Billionaire Welfare and the Truth Project

    Chip and Tez talk to Malcholm from TPnewsroom.com about his Independent Journalism which seeks to cover the news with no spin and in depth, with citations and details not usually found in web reporting. Plus headlines, court losses, and several stories about watching sexy videos on line. Even a little guest appearance by Chat GPT. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  35. 293

    Homes not Borders or how Trump bombed Iran

    Chip and Tez talk to Laura Thompson Osuri from HomesNotBorders.org about refugee resettlement and how the federal government freeze on refugees is harming people and our economy. Plus we break down Trump bombing Iran, RFK Jr is trying to give your kid hepatitis, and of course we get to the headlines.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  36. 292

    Special Tez Talk with Dr Daryl Fairweather

    For Juneteenth we had a special interview. Tez got to speak with Redfin Chief economist and author, Dr Daryl Fairweather about her new book "Hate The Game" which is all about game theory in economics and how she got to where she is. It's a wide ranging interview, funny yes, but also informative and truly compelling. Go pick up your copy of Dr Fairweather's book and tune in!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  37. 291

    These Boots heels were made for walkin

    Chip and Bryan talk to Nikki and Miko from Boots2Heels_Podcast about their show helping service members transfer to civilian life. Plus breaking news all through the show, the protests in LA draw Trump into a military crackdown. The courts ruled against him, and now stayed that. Israel bombed Iran while we were on air. Plus headlines, and the most amazing animal stories you can imagine.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  38. 290

    Tariffs in Ontario or how Trump and Elon learned to love each other

    We talk to Scott Andison of the Ontario homebuilders association and learn all about why housing is so expensive in Canada, and here in The States. Plus Trump and Elon are in the middle of the worst mean girl fight since Lindsey Lohan, Netanyahu is making Jews around the world less safe, and of course Ukraine's brazen drone attack. Also Tez saves the world with okra, and we kick off Pride Month with Gay News! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  39. 289

    Ladies (and gentlemen) Meno-Start your Engines

    Chip and Tez talk to Dr Shannon Cothran and Coach Dulany Washington about their new medical practice, Meno-Start which helps people going through menopause with medical care and physical fitness training. Plus RFK is a medical menace, Trump loses in court (again) and penguins take climate change in their own flippers. Bryan has a viral experience, and his Ai songs must be stopped! Not to mention headlines, and so much more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  40. 288

    The Black Pope and other unlikely but true stories

    Chip and Tez learn about the new Black Pope, Trump voters get what they voted for, and thus always to Kennedys. Plus Trump's trip to the middle east, white Afrikaner refugees, and of course the headlines.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  41. 287

    New wars, old wars, and Meth Coons

    Chip and Tez get worried about the war between India and Pakistan, Trump makes super stupid announcements and there is a new Pope for JD Vance to threaten. Plus German government fun, Trump keeps losing in court, and the newest cabinet member, a raccoon 🦝 on meth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  42. 286

    Economic contraction and stupid Stalin

    Chip and Tez discuss the recent economic data that GDP contracted in Q1 of 2025, how Trump caused it, and what it means. Plus headlines, a new pizza pope, and RFK is on a killing spree.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  43. 285

    We Are Home with Ray Suarez

    Tez and Chip get to talk to legendary broadcast journalist Ray Suarez about his new book, We Are Home, and how the current economic situation looks to Americans. We also discuss the economic impact of Trump's attacks on immigration and the rest of the world. Plus we are in a constitutional crisis, the courts may not be able to prevent Trump from banishing US citizens from the country. Texas is having trouble with tribles, and the penguins strike back against Trump's tariffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  44. 284

    Torpedo bats and signals with Dan Formosa

    Baseball is back and so is our favorite baseball rules expert Dan Formosa! Dan explains new changes and of course we discuss the torpedo bats! Plus Pete Hegseth is texting everybody, the couch fucker is the adult in the room, and producer Bryan tells us about an exotic trip he took.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  45. 283

    Making Headway with Celeste Headlee

    We talk to one of our favorite people, Celeste Headlee, about her research on how the media and the public can deal with the firehose of lies coming from the Trump regime. We also discuss the media landscape in general, and ask her a.few.fim.questions as well. Plus a constitutional crisis on a calendar, stupid Republicans, and of course brackets!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  46. 282

    Professor Laslo and the Shutdown!

    Veteran Capitol Hill reporter Matt Laslo (professor at several universities) joins us to tell us what the future of a shutdown could be. He also explains how Congress and Washington keep missing the mark and why the Dems seem so unable touster any kind of real resistance or even a foothold in the current electoral climate. Plus we talk Mahmoud Khalil, how the case could impact you, the Ukraine cease fire that isn't, and several reasons Elon sucks.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  47. 281

    Conan hosts the Oscars and Charlie gets them right

    Our awards show expert, and all around great guy, Charlie Bright stops by to tell us what happened at the Oscars. Orange drollious gives a 4 hour speech in Congress, the supreme court spanks him like an adult film star with a copy of Forbes, and Tez explains what's going on with Muriel in DC.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  48. 280

    God is an astronaut, and other amazing book titles

    Tez a d Chip talk to amazing author Alyson Foster about her book, which recently became a movie, called God is and Astronaut. We learn about creative writing, why fiction is hard for some people to understand, and what the movie option process is like. Plus Trump and Elon continue to make mistakes as the ravage the government, kids become their own lawyers, and the government is doing corruption on live tv. Also, black history month gets a new champion, and Bryan gives us our Valentine's card.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  49. 279

    Muskrats and the Cyber box!

    We talk to cyber security contractor Gary about the damage that Elon and the Muskrats are doing to the government and our lives. Plus Trump has several confirmations for Secretary of brain worms, and we eat some beaver for Valentine's Day!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

  50. 278

    The story of the Hood Sommelier

    Chip and Tez go on an adventure, learning from Jack Beguedou, aka the Hood Sommelier. He teaches us about whiskey, life, and how to be much better at broadcasting. Plus, Elon is running a coup, the FBI needs our help, and Trump tries to piss off even more people. If you know any federal workers please give them a hug, this has been a rough week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Every Thursday at 930pm Eastern, Tez and Chip break down the week's news and current events. Live interviews, special segments, and all the #DadJokes you can handle.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

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Every Thursday at 930pm Eastern, Tez and Chip break down the week's news and current events. Live interviews, special segments, and all the #DadJokes you can handle.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

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