The Past Week - Next Week Podcast

DEEP DIVE Past Week – Next Week 08-30-2026: Chris and Paul, joined by Boogie, The Texter and special guest Production Pat, pay tribute to the life and legacy of legendary entertainer Dolly Parton. The conversation explores her music, philanthropy and remarkable connection with audiences around the world. The episode also features personal updates, Pat’s behind-the-scenes work in Kansas City, family accomplishments, the weekly news quiz and plenty of satirical commentary on politics, pop culture and current events. As always, the show combines irreverent humor, personal stories and lively conversation.

Past Week - Next Week 08-30-2026: Hosted by Chris and Paul and featuring Boogie, The texter and guests Production Pat. The episode serves as a tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton following her passing, with the hosts discussing her widespread appeal, philanthropic efforts, and iconic music. Beyond the central theme of Parton’s legacy, the dialogue covers a range of personal updates, including Chris’s medical recovery, Pat’s behind-the-scenes film work in Kansas City, and the accomplishments of their family members. The group also engages in recurring segments such as a weekly news quiz and satirical takes on current headlines, including jabs at political figures and cultural trends. Ultimately, the source captures a mix of irreverent humor, pop culture analysis, and communal storytelling typical of a variety-style broadcast.

DEEP DIVE for Past Week - Next Week 08-23-2026: Chris and Paul are joined by Boogie for stories from New Orleans and Colorado, plenty of laughs, and a healthy dose of political and cultural commentary. We take on the Trump administration, tackle the August Challenge, catch up on pop culture, and finish with a trivia quiz. Travel stories, current events, personal challenges, and questionable opinions...it’s all here! 

Past Week - Next Week 08-23-2026: Chris and Paul, joined by Boogie, blends personal anecdotes about recent travels to New Orleans and Colorado with satirical commentary on political and cultural news. A significant portion of the dialogue focuses on failures of  the Trump administration, including critiques of foreign policy decisions, military appointments, and the financial success of his family. The hosts also engage in a recurring segment called the August Challenge, where they commit to personal growth tasks like journaling or writing letters. The episode concludes with a pop culture update and a trivia quiz, maintaining a casual and irreverent tone throughout. Quite the humorous reflection on current events and the personal lives of the panel.

DEEP DIVE for Past Week - Next Week 08-09-2026: Hosted by Chris and Paul, featuring recurring personalities like Boogie and a listener known as the Texter. The hosts open the show with a Taylor Swift song to symbolize the summer heat before transitioning into personal updates regarding family travels and recent trips to local landmarks. Much of the conversation centers on a weekly challenge where the hosts must perform tasks like talking to strangers or reconnecting with old friends to foster personal growth. Interspersed throughout are satirical news headlines, a news quiz e, and a "special feature" that reinterprets the hidden meanings behind famous pop and rock songs. The program concludes with political commentary on the state of the government and a shared viewing of a classic country music television special.

Past Week - Next Week 08-09-2026: Chris and Paul are back with Boogie and the Texter for another week of laughs, strange news, personal stories and questionable decisions. This week: Summer heat, travel stories, the August Quest Challenge, the News Quiz, political commentary, and our special feature “Wait, That Song Is About WHAT?” Plus, we take a look at a classic country music TV special.

DEEP DIVE for Past Week - Next Week 08-02-2026: Chris and Paul, along with   Boogie and The Texter, take a casual and often goofy look at recent events, personal stories and pop culture. The show features the “August Quest Challenge,” where the crew draws random tasks to complete throughout the month, including talking to strangers and watching documentaries. They also tackle a news quiz covering political and international topics before moving into a “commercial review” segment, where they critique and rate various advertisements. Along the way, the hosts mix satirical commentary about figures such as Donald Trump with plenty of jokes, banter and general nonsense.

Past Week - Next Week 08-02-2026:.The hosts Chris and Paul and their sidekicks, Boogie and The Texter, engage in a casual, banter-filled review of recent events, including the  funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham and various personal anecdotes. A significant portion of the show features the "August Quest Challenge," where the participants draw tasks such as talking to strangers or watching documentaries to complete during the month. They also perform a "news quiz" covering political and international topics, followed by a humorous "commercial review" segment where they critique and rate various advertisements. The dialogue is characterized by satirical commentary on figures like Donald Trump and a mix of lighthearted fellowship and goofy pop culture analysis.

DEEP DIVE FOR Past Week - Next Week 07-26-2026: Catch up with Chris, Paul, Boogie, and The Texter as they mix comedy, conversation, and a look at the week's biggest stories. From Boogie's Chicago adventure and Chris's shoulder surgery to headlines about politics, world events, celebrity news, and plenty of listener texts, nothing is off limits. Tune in for laughs, lively discussion, and a fun recap of the past week with a look ahead to what is next.  

Past Week - Next Week 07-26-2026, a comedy radio program hosted by Chris and Paul alongside their contributor, Boogie and The Texter. The hosts blend lighthearted personal anecdotes, such as Boogie’s trip to Chicago and Chris’s recent shoulder surgery, with satirical commentary on current events and politics. They engage in a news quiz covering topics like international tariffs, nuclear agreements, and celebrity marriages, often expressing skepticism toward government leadership. The discussion also features listener interactions via text, addressing mundane advice like car maintenance and wedding toasts. Ultimately, the show serves as a humorous review of the week's headlines and a preview of the hosts' upcoming personal schedules.