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Latchless

by Brad Martin and Jessica Poessiger

Okay guys, you asked for it... Well, maybe you didn't, but you're about to get it right into your ear holes. If you're looking for the next murder/mystery drama, this ain't it. If you survived the 80s and 90s, welcome, you have reached your final destination point. We made it out, but barely, and we're hear to tell the war stories of one of the most epic friendships the world has ever seen. So buckle up, because it's going to be one hell of a ride. Executive Produced and Mixed by: RJ Freitag (The one and only!)

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Episodes

  1. We're back!

    Did ya miss us? Did ya think we ditched the ol podcast? Did ya think Jess may have watched one too many true crime docs and disappeared Brad? Well you can't get rid of us that easily! We are back for a catch up and yes, some explaining to do. Grab yourself a drink, sit back and enjoy!

  2. Pina Coladas and Chicharron's

    In today’s episode, we pull a page straight out of Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld’s book and do a show about absolutely nothing. But hey, at least we get to catch up with you guys! And as an added bonus… once you’re up to speed on the shenanigans that are the days of our lives, it seems Jessica…

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  3. Bloody and Bruised with Budro Partida!

    In today’s episode, we sit down with an incredible and inspiring human being: The Emmy Award-Winning Video Producer/Filmmaker, Budro Partida. Fresh off of a press and screening tour of his soon to be released documentary on Austin’s infamous Back Room, Partida shares his inspiration to make…

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  4. Liberty Lunch with Mark and J-Net Pratz!

    In today’s episode, we have on our finest, fanciest clothes as we sip from our teacups - pinkies out. For we are in the presence of royalty: none other than Mark and J’Net Prattz (spelling?), former owners of the late, great, one and only, Liberty Lunch. We were honored with 2-1/2 hours of their...

  5. 1 YEAR!! Hot Ones Challenge with Guest Host Comedian Chris Hills

    To celebrate one full year of oversharing on the internet, we did what any emotionally unstable podcast duo would do: handed the mic to someone funnier and ate pain-level chicken wings. Local comedian and chaos conductor Chris Hills guest-hosts this very sweaty episode as we attempt the Hot Ones...

  6. Do we have a serial killer in Austin?

    Bodies in the lake. Rumors in the air. And two podcasters with no investigative credentials whatsoever. This week on Latchless, we’re diving into Austin’s murder lore and the mystery of the so-called “Rainy Street Ripper.” Is it a serial killer? A cursed sidewalk? Or just what happens when you…

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  7. Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

    In today’s episode, we get caught up with all things Jess and Brad. From our recent foray into the world of high fashion, to celebrating Mothers Day, it’s a can’t-miss scorcher. Brad seems to be struggling a bit as he adjusts to his new status as a multi-faceted entrepreneur. It’s a first-world...

  8. Gettin the band back together!

    In today’s episode, we reunite with our dear friend Laura, and we relearn so much of our past as some of those memories have become a bit fuzzy through the haze of the booze and other extra-curricular chemicals. Laura has lived ten lives so far, and she is about to embark on yet another exciting...

  9. The Man Behind the Curtain- Interview with Rostam Freitag!

    In today’s episode, we welcome the one and only Rostam J Freitag to the show, and you’re not going to want to miss it. Not only is RJ our executive producer, he’s a rad human being. When he’s not busy covering up all of our mistakes and making us look good, he’s big-timing it in the world of…

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  10. South by South...Old

    In today’s episode, we give it all to our best stage performance of getting older and comparing our ailments. Oh… wait, we aren’t acting - it’s real. We’re falling apart at the seams but we still look amazing while doing so. We bet our kidney stones and viral infections are better than yours…

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  11. Lesson in Laughs: A Take on Comedy and Creativity with Chris Hills

    In today’s episode, we are joined by local comedian Chris Hills. From his formative days behind the mic to what drives him to keep his audience engaged and laughing until it hurts, Chris takes us on a journey to hilariousville. And don’t worry, Brad might not have much to say but he’s still...

  12. LIVE from Austin, It's LATCHLESS! (and the SNL 50th Anniversary Episode)

    In today’s episode, we’ve become a bit verklempt during our deep dive into a show that continues to define one generation after another - Saturday Night Live. We’re not just talking about our favorite skits and actors, we’re talking about the music. In our opinion, GenX has witnessed the most...

  13. Back from the (almost) dead

    In today’s episode, we get caught up on all things Jessica and Brad. From what we’ve been up to (yes, we know it’s been a minute), to our bright, innocent eyes looking forward to the NFL’s very first three-peat by our beloved Chiefs (be gentle, we’re still mourning, dressed in black), the...

  14. Behind the Scenes: Interview with Daniel Gibbs!

    In today’s episode, we unmask the man behind the curtain. If you’ve attended any of the major National music festivals during the past 20 years, you can thank today’s guest - the one and only Daniel Gibbs. Come along as Gibbs walks us through his humble beginnings that laid the groundwork for his...

  15. Put Me in Coach! Interview with Rachel Rosengarten Euser

    In today’s episode, we get to witness one of the greats in action. Rachel Rosengarten Euser is a renowned life coach and Executive Producer. Her credits include the Olympic Games, Lollapalooza, Coachella, Television shows for Oprah, Times Square New Year's Eve, and Oscar-winning documentaries. As...

  16. Hear Me Roar! Interview with Shannon Blackburn

    In today’s episode, the men can take the backseat as we welcome Shannon Blackburn to the show and let her take the wheel. Get ready for a scenic tour through dating in your 50s and - gentlemen - take some notes because the d*ck pics have run their course. We recorded this on the day after...

  17. Whipple Our Fannies

    In today’s episode, we’re talking sh*t - 1800s style. As you’ll soon see, the 19th century was the golden age of slang and talking smack. Hell, even the fart catchers joined in the fun! Buckle up as we take you on a carriage ride through America’s age of adolescence, where innocence was lost and...

  18. Latchless: America’s Trusted News Source

    In today’s episode, we get you up to speed with current events from all across the world, but we do it on our terms. That’s right, you’re going to hear the news we want you to hear and NONE of it will be about politics. Keep scrolling along with all the other doomsayers for that mess. Instead,...

  19. Fly me to the Moon...Towers

    In today’s episode, we’ve teamed up with Scooby and Shaggy as we saddle up in the Mystery Mobile - complete with a flux capacitor - and head to the heart of Austin, TX, circa 1885. We’re on the hunt for the world’s very first serial killer - The Servant Girl Annihilator. It appears that the…

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  20. Texas Haunts- Our Halloween Episode!

    In today’s episode, we’re not dicking around. We cut right to the chase as we embark on a (literally) sobering tour of Texas’ spookiest spots on the map - and Brad isn’t having it. Not only is he shaking with fright in the corner, he’s butchering the sh*t out of the stories. He can write, folks,...

  21. Frozen in Fright

    In today’s episode, we remind everyone that we suck and deserve to be punished (yes, please). Why didn’t anybody tell us we sounded like sh*t?! Well, you can’t say it now because we finally figured it out and we. sound. like. ANGELS!! We decided to celebrate our newfound clarity with a kickoff to...

  22. Are you ready for some Ffff…fact checking?

    In today’s episode, we are distracted by shiny objects. In this case, those shiny objects are the numerous Lombardi Trophies won by The KANSAS CITY MF’n CHEIFS! That’s right, it’s football funday Sunday so we ditch this party a bit early to scream at the TV for a few hours, but not before we do a...

  23. Shenanigan Stampede

    In today’s episode, you can run but you can’t hide from the nonsense that falls out of our mouths. That’s right, no shelter can withstand F9 sh*tstorm that is coming straight at you and, spoiler alert, you’re all unpaid extras in next summer’s academy award winning blockbuster. We might start…

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  24. Gone too soon- A tribute to Jessica Merris Lance

    In today’s episode, our hearts are heavy and we’re still in shock as we tell the story of our dear friend, Jessica Merris Lance, who left us way too soon. Through her unforgettable laugh and her selfless heart, the world became a better place. As we navigate this new world without her in it, we...

  25. Is this going somewhere?

    In today’s episode, we chase laser pointers and stare at shiny objects. If ADHD ever decides to identify as a podcast episode, we’re certain this will be the one. From Olympic meat gazing to the buffalo’s involvement in climate change, we can’t stay on topic to save our lives. We eventually get…

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  26. “Aren’t you in that one band?” Interview with Adrian “El Nino” Munoz

    BREAKING NEWS: El Niño has been spotted in Texas and has agreed to an interview. No, not the weather pattern… don’t be silly. I mean, who interviews a weather pattern?? We’re talking about none other than Austin’s very own Adrian Muñoz, aka El Niño! (IYKYK) From his formidable years cutting his...

  27. 20 (minus 5) Questions

    In today’s episode, the interrogation room is prepped, the lights are up, and no!.. you can’t have anything to drink. It’s time to play 20 questions, yet we only make it to 15. But, as an added bonus, we tip our hats to James Lipton and finish it off with the famous Bernard Pivot questionnaire…

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  28. Midlife “Cry”sis

    In today’s episode, Jess and Brad are “in a mood” and try their hardest to alienate what’s left of their audience by crying about their problems. Jess’s gold-plated Ferrari is in the shop and Brad’s Italian Villa is undergoing extensive renovations. It’s okay, they’re powering through it and…

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  29. Shrooms and Sparklers

    In today’s episode, we learn that Jess would never make it as a judge in a d*ck measuring contest, and Brad can’t remember what he did yesterday, let alone twenty years ago. Plus, are those birthday candles we spy? There’s 248 of them, so you can imagine who they’re for. Come celebrate America’s...

  30. Quiet on the Set!

    In today’s episode, Jessica’s in time out because she can’t control the volume of her voice. Not to worry, though… Brad’s perfect and soothing voice is just fine. Bust out the popcorn and red vines as we discuss our favorite films from the 80s and 90s. Brad’s still pretty bummed that the Twilight...

  31. Herding kittens

    In today’s episode, we remind ourselves, and the world, that we have no idea what we’re doing… in podcasts… in life… in general. Jess can’t get out of bed without breaking something in her body, and Brad has NEVER seen any of the Harry Potter movies. To make things even more interesting… our…

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  32. Are we there yet?

    In today’s episode, the vacay vibes are in full effect and there’s a clear pattern emerging. Hindsight tells us that our decades of vacations together should have been accompanied by a waiver. Jessica still hasn’t learned her lesson as she returns from a weekend of debauchery on the road and…

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  33. Snakes, Stumbling, and Shenanigans

    In today’s episode, we learn that a mother’s love, as well as her alcohol tolerance, knows no bounds. Also, it turns out that Brad is a shapeshifter and turns into a crying little girl at the sight of a snake. Tune in for a lightning round of “12 Questions for Gen X” and so much more tasty…

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  34. The one that changed it all: Our Top 5 Albums

    Today we dive into each of our top 5 most influential albums of all time. Fun fact: Brad gets the name wrong of one of his FAVORITE ALBUMS EVER. Bet you can’t guess which one! Oh, and Jessica could use some antacids if anyone out there has some to spare. Let’s get this party started, people!

  35. Here he is...Mr.America

    In today's episode we learn that Brad is next in line to run the country and Jess might be royalty...at least she thinks she is. We discuss the newly listed Artists Eligible for the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Lollapalooza and where we screwed up our families deep meaningful histories. Get...

  36. Just say...no?

    Join Brad and Jess as they stroll through blurred memories of surviving their teen years in the 90's. From wild parties to questionable rides with strangers, we ask ourselves, how the hell are we still alive?! We apologize in advance to our parents for the contents in this episode.

  37. Middle Finger One, Meet Middle Finger Two

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Okay guys, you asked for it... Well, maybe you didn't, but you're about to get it right into your ear holes. If you're looking for the next murder/mystery drama, this ain't it. If you survived the 80s and 90s, welcome, you have reached your final destination point. We made it out, but barely, and we're hear to tell the war stories of one of the most epic friendships the world has ever seen. So buckle up, because it's going to be one hell of a ride.

Executive Produced and Mixed by: RJ Freitag (The one and only!)

HOSTED BY

Brad Martin and Jessica Poessiger

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How many episodes does Latchless have?

Latchless currently has 37 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Latchless about?

Okay guys, you asked for it... Well, maybe you didn't, but you're about to get it right into your ear holes. If you're looking for the next murder/mystery drama, this ain't it. If you survived the 80s and 90s, welcome, you have reached your final destination point. We made it out, but barely, and...

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Latchless has 37 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Latchless is created and hosted by Brad Martin and Jessica Poessiger.
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