The Past Week - Next Week Podcast

THE DEEP DIVE for Past Week - Next Week 11-08-2026: Hosted by Chris, Paul, and Boogie, this episode dives into the aftermath of the recent midterm elections, focusing on a strong Democratic showing that led to major gains in both the House and Senate across multiple states. The discussion also branches into entertainment and pop culture, covering topics such as current music trends, the Godzilla franchise, leadership changes at Pixar, and humorous stories from the hosts' personal experiences. Blending insightful political analysis with sharp commentary on national events and future legislative priorities, the program also features a comedic news quiz, satirical headlines, and a preview of stories and developments to watch in the coming week.

Past Week - Next Week 11-08-2026: Hosted by Chris and Paul along with Boogie. They discuss the results of the recent midterm elections, highlighting a major Democratic wave that resulted in significant victories in the House and Senate across several states. In addition to politics, the conversation touches on popular culture, including pop music, movies like Godzilla, leadership changes at Pixar, and various personal anecdotes from their week. It’s sharp political commentary, offering unique perspectives on national news and future legislative goals. The program includes a comedic news quiz, satirical headlines, and a look ahead to the upcoming week.

DEEP DIVE for Past Week - Next Week 11-01-2026: Chris and Paul welcome Boogie, the Texter, and Brian for another entertaining mix of conversation, comedy, and current events. The group shares personal stories and travel adventures, with stops in Toronto, Vancouver, and St. Louis, while touching on pop culture, upcoming elections, and the latest movie reviews. The fun continues with the popular "Guess the Artist" music trivia challenge, featuring familiar tunes, unexpected guesses, and plenty of laughs. From everyday observations to timely topics, the show delivers its usual combination of humor, lively discussion, and unpredictable moments.

Past Week - Next Week 11-01-2026: Hosted by Chris and Paul, who are joined by recurring guests Boogie, the Texter, and Brian to discuss recent events, travel experiences, and personal updates in a casual setting. The hosts share lighthearted commentary on local trips to cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and St. Louis, while also diving into pop culture discussions, upcoming elections, and movie reviews. Listeners are treated to interactive segments, including a music trivia game called "Guess the Artist," which features various musical tracks and comedic wrong guesses. The program blends humorous banter, observational comedy, and topical current events to provide a casual and entertaining broadcast for its audience.

DEEP DIVE for Past Week - Next Week 10-04-2026: Hosted by Chris and Paul, with Boogie and the Texter, the show delivers a mix of humor, personal stories, current events, and plenty of opinions. From political gaffes involving Senator Eric Schmitt to NFL football analysis, the hosts cover whatever is happening in the world and in their own lives. Listeners joined in with interactive trivia, including a challenging music quiz featuring forgotten artists from the 1970s and 1980s.

Past Week - Next Week 10-04-2026:  Featuring hosts Chris and Paul, along with contributors Boogie and the Texter. The show covers a wide variety of humorous banter, personal updates, and current events, including political gaffes by Senator Eric Schmidt and analyses of NFL football. Additionally, the hosts engage the audience with interactive trivia segments, such as a challenging music quiz featuring forgotten 1970s and 1980s artists.

DEEP DIVE for  Past Week - Next Week 09-27-2026: This week's episode is a rollercoaster Chris and Paul team up with Boogie and The Texter to cover everything, hilarious stories about high school reunions and medical recoveries, sharp satire on current politics and White House media access, a deep dive into how Gen X has evolved, and a fun discussion on why physical media is having a moment. And don't miss the music trivia segment where they test their knowledge of famous cover songs vs. the originals. Listen now and let us know how many you got right! 

Past Week - Next Week 09-27-2026: Hosts Chris and Paul are joined by Boogie and The Texter for a lively mix of comedy and commentary. The conversation kicks off with lighthearted stories from the hosts' personal lives, including high school reunions and recovering from medical issues, before shifting into satirical commentary on today's political landscape. Topics covered include restrictions on media access at the White House, how Gen X has changed over time, and the growing popularity of physical media formats like CDs. The episode wraps up with an extended music trivia segment challenging listeners' knowledge of popular cover songs and the artists who originally recorded them.

DEEP DIVE for Past Week - Next Week 09-20-2026: Hosted by Chris and Paul, the program kicks off with personal stories, including Chris’s anniversary getaway to Branson and a touching wedding Paul attended for his nieces. The conversation then shifts to political commentary on the Trump administration, climbing inflation rates, and the existential threats of unchecked AI. Alongside technical hiccups and the absence of their regular co-host, Boogie, the pair keep things lighthearted and irreverent while running through fan-favorite segments like a news quiz, pop culture headlines, and live text feedback from listeners.

Past Week - Next Week 09-20-2026: Hosted by Chris and Paul who discuss personal updates, including Chris’s wedding anniversary trip to Branson and a heartfelt wedding Paul recently attended for his nieces. Their conversation transitions into political commentary regarding the Trump administration, rising inflation, and the potential existential risks posed by unregulated artificial intelligence. The episode features recurring segments like a news quiz, pop culture headlines, and interactive "Texter" feedback. Throughout the broadcast, the duo maintains a lighthearted, irreverent tone while navigating technical difficulties and missing their regular co-host, Boogie.