This week, Darwin and Cat rewind to the golden age of sitcoms — when television stopped being fluff and started reflecting real life. From the groundbreaking independence of The Mary Tyler Moore Show to the quiet, adult wit of The Bob Newhart Show, and the junkyard brilliance of Sanford and Son (including Cat’s deeply confusing childhood identity crisis involving Redd Foxx), the duo unpacks the characters who raised us, made us laugh, and shaped who we are.

Plus, Darwin and Cat debut their own sitcom theme… and yes, it tells the entire story in two gloriously dramatic verses. Cue the laugh track and welcome aboard the Garbage Barge.

In this episode, Darwin and Cat return to a time when McDonald’s was a special treat, fries were sacred, and the glowing Golden Arches promised perfection. But it wasn’t all magical. From terrifying playground equipment and forgotten mascots to failed menu items, corporate weirdness, and a deeply uncomfortable McNugget sex talk, Darwin and Cat unpack how McDonald’s shaped their childhoods – and quietly reshaped America itself. Get ready for creepy rides, off-putting statues, jazz-club delusions, and the homogenization of the American highway. Welcome aboard the Garbage Barge.

In this episode, Darwin and Cat return to a time when books were trusted, trauma was “character-building,” and no adult ever bothered to skim past page one. From glossy music books and beloved “classics” to required school reading that felt more like court-ordered punishment, Darwin and Cat unpack the books that shaped, scarred, and permanently rewired their brains. Get ready for haunted attics, sad animals, creepy aunts, and naked Beatles. Welcome aboard the Garbage Barge. 

In this episode, Darwin and Cat go off the hook and back in time—when the telephone was a lifeline, a household centerpiece, and a surprisingly effective gateway to juvenile crime. Cat revisits her former life as a prolific prank caller, Darwin confesses his complicated relationship with the phone, and both reflect on an era of shared lines, zero privacy, and conversations that became public events, whether you liked it or not. Along the way, childhood panic, parental fear, and the end of the prank-call era collide with an unexpected reckoning involving Corey Feldman. If you remember when calling someone required courage, patience, and a dangerously long curly cord, this one’s for you.

In this episode, Darwin and Cat dive headfirst into the toys we begged for, the toys we never got, and the deeply questionable ones we did. From Dream House heartbreak and Sea Monkey lies to My Buddy trauma and more, this is a tour of childhood disappointment with lasting consequences. If you’ve ever written a letter to Santa that went unanswered—or got something that raised more questions than joy—this one’s for you.

Darwin and Cat Garbage Barge #1 kicks off with equal parts chaos, retro trauma, and deeply questionable food choices. From Frankenstuff hot dogs and Velveeta confessions to government cheese, parental misinformation, and childhood logic that absolutely did not hold up, the duo cracks open the weird artifacts that shaped them. It’s part comedy, part memory lane, and part existential cheese crisis. If you grew up awkward, allergic, confused, or slightly feral, welcome aboard. The Garbage Barge has left the dock.

Originally released 12/22/2024 (Season 1, Episode 11). Merry Christmas from Darwin and Cat! New season debuts January 5th, 2026.

Original description: This week Darwin and Cat share some Christmas stories from their years in radio. Did you know stations got vicious over xmas music? It happens. Also on this episode D&C share some of their personal Christmas memories. Most importantly you'll learn that there are RULES for Christmas. F*ck*ng rules, actually. Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas from D&C.

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REPLAY from Thanksgiving 2024. Happy Thanksgiving from Darwin & Cat!

Original description:

One time Cat massacred a tofurkey live on air and people didn't realize it wasn't ever alive. Oopsiedoodle. Every year we'd get requests for Darwin's story about how he got a 22 pound turkey stuck on his arm. This became a tradition. One year we prank called the "Butterball Hotline" for help. Enjoy this vintage audio from the Darwin and Cat Radio Show originally broadcast in November 2007. Happy Thanksgiving!

On this Season One wrap-up, Darwin and Cat look back at the wild ride that began as a hit morning-radio show, detoured through reality-TV chaos, crashed and burned, and found redemption as a podcast. From bits that made the Enquirer to listener confessions and celebrity strangeness, this episode is packed with comedy, cringe, and a little revenge—plus a peek at what’s next for the duo who prove that even after the crash, you can still rebuild the magic.