The Past Week - Next Week Podcast

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.

DEEP DIVE for Past Week - Next Week 06-28-2026: A playful roundup of happenings in Kansas City and Independence, MO from the buzz after a recent World Cup match to the Netherlands’ festive “orange march.” The hosts mix personal moments (Father’s Day gatherings, the Freedom Wall ceremony) with witty takes on pop culture and politics. Segments include a news quiz, reviews of new films like Disclosure Day and Supergirl, and fond nostalgia for Gen X jingles. Lighthearted jabs at AI “deep dives” recur, with a clear focus on entertainment and community fellowship.

Past Week - Next Week 06-28-2026: We provide a lighthearted review of local events in Kansas City and Independence, Missouri, including the excitement surrounding a recent World Cup match and the Netherlands' "orange march" parade. Their discussion blends personal anecdotes, such as attending Father’s Day celebrations and the Freedom Wall monument ceremony, with humorous commentary on pop culture and politics. The hosts engage in a news quiz, discuss recent film releases like Disclosure Day and Supergirl, and share nostalgia for Gen X childhood jingles. Throughout the broadcast, they maintain a playful tone, frequently mocking AI "deep dives" and emphasizing that their content is strictly for entertainment and fellowship.

DEEP DIVE for Past Week - Next Week 06-07-2026: This week’s episode is a perfect mix of goofy and heartfelt: ridiculous personal anecdotes, medical procedures and culinary misadventures included, paid a respectful nod to the legendary Peabo Bryson, and ”The Texter” stir the pot with offbeat questions that sent the conversation everywhere, pop culture, local sports, you name it. The news quiz delivered sharp, satirical takes on politics and social media trends, and some time poking fun at outrage culture and entitled behavior. Ended on a high note with an energetic Earth, Wind & Fire tribute. Come for the laughs, stay for the unexpected moments.

Past Week - Next Week 06-07-2026: The episode delivered a lively mix of humor and heart, as the hosts shared questionable dining choices, unexpected medical stories, and reflected on the passing of the legendary Peabo Bryson. “The Texter” kept the conversation unpredictable with offbeat questions that bounced from pop culture to local sports and beyond. The trio also tore through a hilariously irreverent news quiz, offering sharp, satirical commentary on politics, social media trends, outrage culture, and entitled behavior. The show closed on an uplifting note with a spirited Earth, Wind & Fire tribute, giving listeners plenty of laughs, real talk, and unexpected moments along the way.

DEEP DIVE for Past Week - Next Week 05-31-2026: Chris, Paul, Boogie, and The Texter tackle a wide range of topics, from celebrity withdrawals from a national event to memorable personal adventures. The crew shares stories from Denver and Tulsa, debates pop culture favorites and disappointments, and weighs in on sports betting and international soccer. A spirited “deep dive” uncovers some surprisingly unpopular opinions before the show closes with a comedic news quiz and a round of outrageous future predictions.