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Comrade Marc and Comrade Tod wonder aloud whether communism is really as bad as Cold War-era capitalists made it out to be.

In an effort to perform a community service for the listeners, Marc and Tod embark on a journey of self-discovery. Plus: Tod's cool uncle dilemma, a positive experience for positive people, Mike Cioffi's Lock of the Week and more.

Unable to cope with the pressures of modern life, Marc contemplates life as a monk. Tod is there with tough questions and harsh realities, as is his way in such matters.

Tod had a bit of an incident when his wife needed to use his phone. He "got caught," you might say.

Marc and Tod saddle up and ride through a whole bunch of news stories. The new Four Loko, drunk at SeaWorld, the real Batman and more.

Let's dive in deep on the pathology of Tod's need to dive in deep.

Marc and Tod kick around the various creative ideas they've had over the years but never really gotten around to executing.

Marc and Tod pre-plan their funerals.

Marc's been house hunting down in Long Beach. Tod knows how they can work together to keep the area safe.

Marc and Tod descend into the dark, sinister and deeply troubling world of Disneyland social clubs.

Marc got all fired up because he saw a clickbaity thumbnail that crapped on The Adventures of Pluto Nash. Come with us into the weeds to discuss whether or not this movie warrants a 4% Rotten Tomatoes score.

Marc & Tod swap tales of times they've had to deal with criticism of their personal, professional & creative work.

Welcome to 2018. How's it going? Doing okay? Hangin' in there?

It's that magical time of year! Sit with us by the fire and discuss last-minute gift ideas for $5 or less, spending time with the fam over the holidays and more.

Low Budget FM looks back at some of the best conspiracy theories of 2017. Ensure your mind is wide-open before listening.

As we prepare for the holiday season, it's important to have some hot takes in your back pocket. Marc & Tod run down a few of their recent favorites.

When faced with an important life choice, one can always look to Adam Sandler's extensive collection of Netflix Original Films for advice. In today's case, we discuss the very serious issue of vasectomies.

What makes someone a degenerate? What tips you from being the regular version of something to the degenerate version of it? How can you spot degenerates in your day-to-day life? All this and more. Well, just a bit more.

If you're in Long Beach and you need a ride, you've got a friend in Tod.

The ultimate question, one that is near and dear to Marc's heart, is posed.

A reflection on the events that led to the current state of the show, some old-timey profanity, pod-ready formatics, the News Virus and more.

An on-air apology for some dodgy financial advice, the best ways to shed those unwanted pounds, all-cigarette diets, ancient medical wisdom from the far flung land of Gardena, blue foods and much more.

Hey, you ever go too far? Let's talk about it. Also: storms and the news. And probably more.

Corner stores are discussed, and Tod shares the secrets to a healthy, stable relationship.

Anarchist cookbooks, getting away from it all, new children's books, the News Virus and more.

Anger, slappin' shoulders, Art Garfunkel, gettin' ya suit game right, bombshells, Tight Budget, the News Virus, secret dossiers and more.

Interesting alternative pets, corporate comedy, bad business, the News Virus and more.

Being a man of the people, jobs you may never have, coming back into the light, the News Virus and more.

Ghost towns, Red Lobsters, unfortunate leave-behinds and more.

Adult birthdays, on-air confrontation, the shedding of burdens and more.

Millennials are killing Buffalo Wild Wings, we look at possible selections for the Low Budget Summer Reading Series, the News Virus and more.

Social media blackout, covert surveillance, inexplicably shirtless men, the News Virus and more.

Big opportunities in retail, some listener mail, five star dive bars & The News Virus.

A hot new album, a rare visit to the Low Budget Labs, how to be more interesting, the News Virus and more.

A hot new album, a rare visit to the Low Budget Labs, how to be more interesting, the News Virus and more.

Vandalism, Detective Chambers, demystifying tech employees, Star Wars music, baby bags and more.

Going away parties, the fate of 7 to 9, the News Virus and more.

Wedding wingmen, breakfast burgers, Elmo and more.

Maverick Jack is a triple threat, the San Diego strip club scene, the News Virus and more.

Sergei steps up, The Avengers but if they were all your exes, celebrity Eskimo brothers and more.

Making moves, the things we've lost and more.

Looking for work, spiraling into madness.

Going old school, throwing back to the days of poor and The Neewwwss Viiirruuus.

Tomato trucks, favorite colors, lip nipples and more.

Fun hobbies, wisdom of the ancients, unfortunate obituaries.

Fake news, real massages, poo leg and the news.

#JustWinBaby, office life and exciting new science facts.

Hip lingo, rich friends, thinking poor, listener voicemails.

Cookies and clowns, oh my!

Much like fantasy football, the show wants to put together a Fantasy Drinking League where you can draft your favorite drinkers. Cioffi has some Dark Thoughts about his former dry cleaner. Marc asks for help refining a couple of his TV pitches.