PODCAST · comedy
The Butch and Chris Show
by Like Vikings Productions
Take two Gen-X guys from Arkansas who want to make you laugh and entertain you, and occasionally actually talk about interesting topics. Throw in lack of filters, impulse control issues , weoponized A.D.D. and there you have The Butch & Chris Show.Butch Renfroe and Chris Curtis have been friends since the 1970's and bring their off-beat sense of humor to a wide range of topics. (Formerly The Retro Show)
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Food Controversies and Bison Yeets
On this episode, we talk about food controversies! Also, daylight saving time all year long? And why to not pet the fuffy brown murder cows! Pee Paw Yeet 2026!
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Namebrands vs. Storebrands
Dang near live from Butch's patio: What store brands are as good as the national brands? Is there anything you insist on buying the name brand?
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Things That Should Still Exist
This episode was recorded back in April, 2026. When you could sit outside in Arkansas and not melt or have your blood drained by the skeeters. This topic was also selected by our Facebook peeps.
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Retro TV & Local Actor in a Big Series
In this episode, Chris takes a call! The wheel of topics lands on Retro TV, and we talk about locally born and raised actor Hart Denton who is on the Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch.
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Best Pizza Chains Past & Present
We talk pizza chains and childhood memories. Also, Butch relates his recent story with the Sonic Sign Flicker...you just have to listen.
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Butch's 1982 Worlds Fair Adventure & Some Poor Plumber in Texas
Jennifer MT requested Butch to tell a story that is very much like "This one time at bandcamp". It's a storytime episode. Also, was a Texas Plumber part of a terrorist plot? This and the usual tomfoolery on this episode of the Butch & Chris Show.
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Top Movies for Guys
On this episode, THE Dog Tick Mike Clegg joins us for a breakdown of a list of Top Movies for Guys from a book published years ago called The Big Damned Book of Sheer Manliness. Movie quotes and passionate discussions of The Godfather are guaranteed to ensue.
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The Christmas Show 2025
We are joined by our friend Dog Tick (Mike Clegg) for our Christmas show! We talk about childhood memories of Christmas. The TV shows, toys we had or wanted, family, food and fun.
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Woodjarather?
It's a show of "Would you rather do this, or that". Along with the usual tomfoolery and shenanigans.
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Dad Joke-a-Palooza
On this episode dad jokes. Some good some... not so very good...dad jokes. Seemed like a good idea on paper. BUT, you do get to hear Butch's favorite joke ever! So there's that. OH, and also Bowling For Soup, and turkey.
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Why You So Mad, Buddy?
Apparently younger folks don't like to be called buddy or get a thumbs up from Gen X! How Donna's husband made Butch get a hearing test. Tactical assault poodles. Full body cleansing with roadside BBQ and cheap beer. Then a full on Willey Vanilli close.
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The Podcast & A Half Episode
Folks it's like a podcast with 50% more! In this episode, Ace Frehley, flooding, England, and other stuff. Plus, half of an episode recorded a couple of months ago at Persimmon Ridge.
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Classic TV: Theme Songs & Commercials
Butch, Chris and Debbie take a listen to classic TV themes and commercials from the 70's and 80's.
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Outlaw Country and Killer Ostriches
Outlaw country is the topic today as Debbie joins the guys. Also, did you know Johnny Cash was attacked by an ostrich? That and other silliness will ensue.
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Honey, We're Buying A Golf Course!
Steve and Kim Jones join us to tell how they bought a 9 hole golf course and transformed it into one of the premier disc golf courses in the United States. This episode was recorded at Persimmon Ridge Resort.https://persimmonridgeresort.com
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Weakest Songs on Great Albums
We take the show on the road, recording at the beautiful Persimmon Ridge Resort & Disc Golf with owner Steve Jones. The topics include ...well a lot of stuff, but mainly we talk music. Specifically, albums considered to be great classics, but we look for the weakest songs on those albums.
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Movie Soundtracks: When The Bee Gees & Kenny Loggins Ruled The World
Movie soundtracks used to be a thing. I mean, they still are, but in the 70's and 80's movie soundtracks were a big dang deal.
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Hot Enough For You?
Ah, the topic comes around almost every Summer. Hot weather. Butch and Chris talk about the good and bad of Summer in The South. Also, breaking wind in church. Because we are high class like that.
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A Tribute To Ozzy Osbourne
Guys, it was a tough week for Gen X. We lost icons this week. Malcom Jamal-Warner, Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne. This week we pay tribute to the man who helped define what heavy metal and hard rock is today. We talk about the one and only Ozzy!
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Growing Up Gen X: It Was a Different World!
The guys talk about growing up in the 70's and 80's and how younger people just have no idea how different the world was back in the day. Hey! It's old dude remembering stuff!
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Butch's Social Media Blues (The Worst of Facebook)
We're talking (Butch is complaining....again) about what he thinks is the worst people on Facebook and other social media outlets. Recorded almost live from Butch's patio this episode features not only Butch and Chris, but Debbie Renfroe joins us for the entire show. Join us as we endure bugs, barking dogs, and mosquitos! patreon.com/butchandchris
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Better Now or Better Then: Video Games.
Butch and Chris (and later Debbie) discuss video games and compare the gaming experience of today to back in the day.
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Heard You Missed Us We're Back: Part 2 Electric Boogaloo
Apparently, we were not finished talking about the top rock tracks from May, 1981! Also, the Legend of Mike Feehan!
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Heard You Missed Us! We're Back!
Howdy friends, we have returned from a 3 month hiatus to take care of life stuff! This episode comes to you live from Butch's patio and we discuss Chris's time working concert security. Plus, Chris has a Sweet Connie story featuring a very popular classic rock act. AND we have a copy of the Top Rock Tracks from May 1981 that we delve deep into. So much so, it spills over into next week's episode! Welcome back friends! https://www.patreon.com/c/butchandchris/membership
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Zakk Sabbath Concert & Cruise Tips
In our quest to have the most random topics ever, we talk about our recent trip to see Zakk Sabbath, the Black Sabbath cover band headed up by Zakk Wylde (Ozzy, Black Label Society). And because we felt like it, cruise tips from two guys who have been a few cruises.
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Best Breakfast Foods
In a topic near and dear to their little Southern raised hearts, the guys talk breakfast foods.
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Chris's New Movie Ranking System & Song Burnout
Chris has a new movie ranking system that Butch heard about mere minutes before the podcast. Apparently the movie list Chris found was some random dude in his mom's basement, because...well it was a unique list. Also, we talk songs that we could never hear again and not miss them because...song burnout. I'm looking at you Old Time Rock & Roll.
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The 2024 Christmas Episode
It's the 2024 Christmas Episode of The Butch & Chris Show! It's us being stupid and loud, but with a Holiday theme! Come on it, grab a cup of the nog, and laugh along with us.
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WW2 Veterans Shelby Grimes and Troy Braswell
Chris and Butch had the distinct opportunity and honor to sit down for a conversation with Mr. Shelby Grimes and Mr. Troy Braswell about their service in World War II. Mr. Grimes and Mr. Braswell served in the United States Navy in the Pacific theater. We are so proud to let them tell their stories.
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Iconic Foods From All 50 States
Butch and Chris talk about 50 iconic foods (according to the Internet) from all 50 of these United States.
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The One & Only Craig O'Neill
Craig O'Neill is an Arkansas broadcasting legend. From his days as "The World's Most Famous Disk Jockey" to his tenure as stadium announcer for the Arkansas Razorbacks, and to his second career in television at KTHV in Little Rock.
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What the heck just happened?
Butch and Chris return after a couple of months off, a name change to the podcast, and the loss of Linda Curtis and Steven Norris. The guys talk about the change of the name from The Retro Show to The Butch & Chris Show, the current state of Razorback football, and Butch and Debbie's trip to England. We're back!
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Episode 60 - Essential 70's Hard Rock
Chris had a Foghat-inspired moment to talk about the essential hard rock acts of the early to mid 1970's. So we do just that! Check it out!
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Episode 59 - A Farewell & Salute To Aerosmith
On August 2, 2024 Aerosmith announces their retirement from touring and live performances. Despite Steven Tyler's efforts to recover from the career ending vocal injury he sustained in 2023. This episode is us saying goodbye to one of the best rock bands ever! Thanks for the music guys!
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Episode 58 - Debbie Has Questions
Debbie takes over and ask's Butch and Chris a variety of questions.
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Episode 57 - 70's Trivia Show
Debbie Renfroe joins us for fun, impromptu singing of TV theme songs and 70's Trivia!
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Episode 56 - Southern Rock
The rise of Southern Rock started in the late 1960's and peaked in the mid 70's with the rise of bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, Blackfoot and Molly Hatchet. We talk about those bands and many more on this episode about Southern Rock! #classicrock #1970s #southernrock
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Episode 55 - John Waite, Styx & Foreigner Concert Report
Butch and Chris talk about the recent concert of John Waite, Styx, and Foreigner. This leads into a discussion of bands you need to see while you can!
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Episode 54 - 1989: The Best Movie Year Ever?
1989. The year that saw the Berlin Wall come down, Zubaz pants, and the premier of The Simpsons. It also was a huge movie year with some of the best Gen X classics being released. Butch and Chris take a look at some of the notable movie releases on this episode of The Retro Show! #GenX #80smovies #1989
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Episode 53 - Brit Floyd: Pink Floyd Tribute Concert Review
We recently had the opportunity to see Brit Floyd in concert. Brit Floyd is a Pink Floyd tribute band that, in our opinion, is one of the best ways to see Pink Floyd's music in a live setting. In this episode we have included clips from the show so show you how good they are. If you are a fan of Pink Floyd, check out this show. #britfloyd #pinkfloyd #classicrock
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Episode 52 - The Generations Explained & Gen X
Butch and Chris take a look at the Generations from the last century and what makes them unique. We also take a closer look at Generation X (Gen X) and why we are the way we are! Also, a Butch Rant is included from a TikTok reply! So, you get to hear a grumpy old man go off!
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Episode 51 - Butch Upsets Judas Priest Singer & Our Top 5 Metal Bands
In this hard rockin' episode of The Retro Show, Butch and Chris name their top five heavy metal bands. Also, keep listening as Butch tells the story of how a Facebook comment ticked off a Judas Priest vocalist. Not that one, the other one.
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Episode 50: Random 80's Facts!
Nothing but random facts from the 1980's! Also the episode where Chris completely loses it and can't stop laughing. And all because of Clara Peller, the "Where's The Beef Lady".
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Episode 49 - Flordia Man!
Butch and Chris play another round of Florida Man! The game where we list three headlines and try to pick the one that is false! But it is really hard because it is Florida and the Sunshine State is crazy!
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Episode 48 - Getting To Know Co-Host Chris Curtis
This week, your co-cost answers the questions as we get to know Chris Curtis.
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Episode 47 - Songs That Tell A Story
Butch and Chris look at songs that tell a story. Those songs that can suck you right into the narrative and tells an epic tale, a real life story, or gives a real story in the life of the artist or band.
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Episode 46 - Craig O'Neill on Radio in the 70's & 80's
Craig O'Neill has been a number one rated morning DJ and knows a few things about radio! After an illustrious career in radio, Craig moved to television where he had a second career as an award winning news anchor. To top it off, he is also one of the funniest humans on the planet. Join us as we talk about the topic of Radio in the 70's & 80's and why real local radio is rare these days. Link: Craig O'Neill - Lashonda Reid Prank Call
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Episode 45 - Backyard BBQ & Geoff Tate Concert Review
Butch and Chris take the show to the patio as we grill up some BBQ for friends and family. Also, Butch has a review and video clips of the Geoff Tate / Vandenberg concert he attended and you do not want to miss that if you are a Queensryche fan!
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Episode 44 - Top 100 Songs of 1981
Debbie joins Butch and Chris to count down the top 100 songs of 1981 as compiled by Billboard Magazine. Spontaneous moments of karaoke may occur on this episode.
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Episode 42 - Our Gang & The Little Rascals
Produced from the 1920's into the 1940's, Our Gang made the transition to television and entertained kids for decades. Our Gang shorts, packaged for television as The Little Rascals, was enduring, charming and a part of growing up for many of us. Join us as we remember Spanky, Alfalfa, Darla, Buckwheat and many more. Unless you have to stay home and grease Weezer.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Take two Gen-X guys from Arkansas who want to make you laugh and entertain you, and occasionally actually talk about interesting topics. Throw in lack of filters, impulse control issues , weoponized A.D.D. and there you have The Butch & Chris Show.Butch Renfroe and Chris Curtis have been friends since the 1970's and bring their off-beat sense of humor to a wide range of topics. (Formerly The Retro Show)
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