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How To Start A Podcast

by How To Start A Podcast

How To Start A Podcast is a comedy talk show. Each week Alec Francis & Brendan Wake get together to discuss "important" news, talking topics, and host occasional special segments .

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Episodes

  1. The Final Episode

    Lol Alec never told me what he wanted to name this episode. Thanks for listening for all these years we love and appreciate you all!

  2. Return to Halloweentown - The Best One?

    Happy Halloween. We finally completed the Halloweentown quadrilogy and we're here to talk about it. All your favorite characters are back (except Sophie) to do basically the same plot as last movie.

  3. What do Kanye, Trump, and Hitler Have in Common?

    What do Kanye, Trump, and Hitler have in common? They all say a lot of stupid stuff. This week Brendan and Alec are joined by guest and friend of the show Ryan Francis as he attempts to guess which narcissist said which ridiculous quote.

  4. The New Episode Right on Time Just Like We Promised

    It's always been the plan that we'd do two episodes in October, then one in January, and then rest scattered randomly through 2022. Thanks for your patience and support! Enjoy episode 97! Sorry that Alec's mic sounds like dogwater like half the time.

  5. The Trilogy Continues: Halloweentown High

    Yes I know there is a 4th Halloweentown movie, but we're not watching that shit.

  6. Is It Okay To Kill Your Waiter?

    Find out what lengths Alec would go to, to exact vengance on a clumsy waiter.

  7. The Boys Talk About Hot Dogs and Things Get Heated (Feat Adam Denison)

    The great hot dog debate. Is it a sandwich? Is it a hot dog? Who knows? But that's what we're arguing about.

  8. Eating 100 Chicken Nuggets in an Hour

    Alec is in Utah and the boys have 100 chicken nuggets in front of them. It's gonna be a crazy night.

  9. The Greatest Soccer Team of Our Generation

    Alec explains crypto, Ashley's soccer team kicks ass, and Brendan just kind of hangs out.

  10. Vampire Hickeys

    We're back. There are only ten more episodes left this time for real. Celebrate with us as we move towards 100 episodes.

  11. It's Valentimes

    Alec and Brendan address the controversy surrounding their breakfast opinions, and discover if they are compatible enough to be each others' Valentines.

  12. What Are We Going to Do in 2021?

    Happy birthday to Adam Beepson our Senior Executive producer we appreciate all that you do for the show. This week we're talking about our goals for ourselves and the country moving forward into the new year.

  13. All the Best Cereals Reviewed and Ranked

    Pretty self explanatory tbh.

  14. The Greatest Content of 2020 (A Recap)

    We got movies, we got TV shows, we got video games, and we got podcasts. Please join us as we remember the greatest content we enjoyed in the nightmare that has been 2020

  15. Bopping to Kidz Bop's Alternative Lyrics

    Cassidy is here for a little competish. Alec has crafted a rigorous test of our Kidz Bop knowledge. Who will be the champ and who will be the dumb idiot loser?

  16. A Thorough Analysis of Halloweentown 2: Kalabar's Revenge

    Buckle up it's about to be a deep and boring dive into the seminal film Halloweentown 2. Will Marney save Halloweentown? Will her mom do it with a frog? Will this movie make any sense?

  17. Reading "The Raven"

    Get your spookiest hat on. It's time to listen to "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe.

  18. Who is the Best Monster?

    Sorry that we talked so much about presidents playing golf at the beginning. I'm sure there's some good content somewhere in this episode.

  19. Spooktober 2020 is Upon Us

    We talk about spooky things like halloween candy, board games, cereal, and the presidential debate

  20. At Least the Darkest Timeline Still Has Chicken Nuggets

    Roy is here and he came prepared. Join us this week as we discuss the dystopian future and all other sorts of fun things... I think I was supposed to put a link for something in these shownotes, but I don't remember what it was. -Love Brendan

  21. TV Shows for the End of the World

    This week we're pretty much just talking about what we're watching during quarantine.

  22. When is it Okay to Breed Cats for Food?

    Please don't tell PETA about this episode.

  23. Adam's Appendix's Angry Antics!

    This episode Alec and Adam sit down to talk about how adam consumed an entire gallon of chicken noodle soup after his appendix exploded...or something like that.

  24. Why tf Does Everyone Hate Millennials so Much?

    Sorry about the delayed episode. A man named Brendan Wake screwed up and forgot to upload it. He only had one job to do.

  25. How to Get Free Marketing From a Produce Expert

    Arif has joined HTSAP as an intern. Welcome to the team buddy.

  26. We're About to Play D&D For an Hour

    Alec, Brendan, and Ryan navigate the lives of three goats attempting to infiltrate a party to get some seed money for a new weed business, mingle with the rich and famous, spread Satanism, and reenact Die Hard (their favorite movie).

  27. We're Taking Over the Office Ladies Podcast

    It will be hosted in a Chili's so Jenna can't shut us down.

  28. Stanky Pranks feat: F-Train & The Adam Chann

    F-Train and Adam Chann join Alec and Brendan to discuss the best pranks they've pulled throughout their lives. Just listen to it dammit. You're in quarantine.

  29. Nicholas Kanye

    This week Alec and Brendan go head to head with an arousing game of "who said it?" Guess along as we decide whether horrific quotes originated from Nicholas Cage or Kanye West!

  30. Living With 9 Cats

    ADAM IS HERE. Listen to Alec, Brendan, and Adam (the man keeping this show alive) discuss the craziest people Reddit has to offer.

  31. This One Has a Podcast Within a Podcast

    Alec and Brendan make one last ditch effort to fill your life with anxiety and music. Also join us this week for the debut of our new podcast within a podcast "Idioms and Idiots."

  32. Doctors of Love

    Alec and Brendan are late to the party and solve all your post-Valentines Day love struggles.

  33. Fill Your Life With Anxiety and Music

    Get anxious with your boys.

  34. Maybe We'll Talk About Music for 40 Minutes

    Alec and Brendan create a masterpiece playlist of the songs they grew up on. Listen to it here! https://play.google.com/music/playlist/AMaBXykv_gWJsWsPJSll00TpjktwLx3F9fTIdLV5hwdZ2Tc0DbWj51OPvHhYeseBShPqBd0JMKv24ilukELT1xCDxu9zGGYukg%3D%3D

  35. Our 2020 New Years Resolutions

    Alec and Brendan discuss their hopes and dreams for the new year. Join the weekly episode of meaningless blathering and learn about girl scout cookie sales, the USA and Iran pissing contest, and so much more.

  36. The Christmas Carol Showdown

    Alec and Brendan compete for the icy throne this years Christmas carol showdown! Merry Christmas and thank you for your continued support!

  37. Who Was The Asshole?

    Alec and Brendan come together as one to decide whether or not their friends, eachother, and a bunch of redditors are assholes. Good stuff.

  38. The ______ Of The Year Episode

    To celebrate the end of 2019 Alec and Brendan reflect on the greats this year in film, TV, music and more.

  39. Remembering the Last Decade

    Alec and Brendan reflect on the past decade with a rousing game of trivia.

  40. How to Fit Your Personality in a Little Box

    Alec and Brendan discuss famous families, and assign each other their personality doppelgangers. Send you 2019 questions to [email protected]

  41. How to Find Out Your National Heritage For Free

    In this episode of Famvember Alec and Brendan give excellent advice on a variety of family issues. Send us your family questions and concerns at [email protected]

  42. Our One Year Podcastiversary

    Well, we did it. We've made this show for a whole year now. Celebrate this year of HTSAP with Alec and Bredan and don't forget to send in your funny family stories and memories to [email protected]

  43. How to Survive Family Vacation

    Family vacation can be a beautiful thing, but in a much more real sense it's usually a terrible thing. This week Alec and Brendan share stories from their most dysfunctional family vacations. Send in your questions, comments, or secrets for our 1 year special episode! [email protected]

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

How To Start A Podcast is a comedy talk show. Each week Alec Francis & Brendan Wake get together to discuss "important" news, talking topics, and host occasional special segments .

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