E1 from the Archive: 136–145

Hammer Swinger is the most notable episode in this batch because it ushered in the era of scripted E1 episodes. The premise was that we were going to write and record a full hour-long script in 24 hours, and I think proving to ourselves that we could write that much that quickly motivated us to lean into scripted episodes as a regular part of the show. Gone Fishin' features the memorable characters Pancake and Keester (plus a Bryden Brantley song) and 3600 Seconds is a fun spoof of 60 Minutes that's probably worth doing an E2 of someday.

136 - Gone Fishin'
Fishing pro Harlan Pitts (@necrobranson) enjoys an afternoon of fishing with old timers Pancake (@intellegint), Clarence Clearwater (@charlesraustin), and Keester (@thevillainjoel), trading fishing stories and listening to Bryden Brantley’s song “Fishin’ Line (On My Big Toe).”

137 - E1 Presents an Audio Movie: Hammer Swinger
In a fantasy world that ran out of monsters, Hammer Swinger spends his days bashing peasants instead. But when he turns his back on the Adventurer's Guild, he must face the wrath of King Bastard. (With @necrobranson @intellegint @charlesraustin @thevillainjoel & friends)

138 - Bubble Ballers
Barstool personality Ran Hendricks (@intellegint) sits down with up-and-coming NBA players Tick Montana (@necrobranson), Grigori Basketballovski (@thevillainjoel), and Dallas Uecker (@tom_on_here) to talk about the return of basketball and their time at Disney World.

139 - Candles (paywalled)
A discussion of nice candles with Branson (@necrobranson), Andrew (@intellegint), Charles (@charlesraustin), and Joel (@thevillainjoel).

140 - Barflies
Pussy Wallace (@necrobranson) and his drinking buddy Dogeyes (@intellegint) reminisce about their adventures in drinking and discuss their favorite bars.

141 - Demystification of the Greek Gods Through Performance Art and American Patriotism
Professor Wiebe Eden-Good (@necrobranson) is dismayed to find that Thom Weir (@intellegint) and Gus Agusta (@charlesraustin) show up to the first session of his Rural Sociology 1104 class.

142 - 3600 Seconds
Investigative TV journalists Chip Carwood (@charlesraustin), Hal Reason (@intellegint), and Garth Oldwell (@necrobranson)—along with the ever-opinionated Dooney Sink (@necrobranson)—file a report on change, sit down with internet sensation Mr. Drama (@intellegint), and discuss a worrisome teen trend with Dr. Rudy VonPoker (@necrobranson).

143 - Neon Millionaire (paywalled)
Nightclub owners Nos (@necrobranson), Cousin Mickey (@intellegint), and Barry Hovis (@ByYourLogic) discuss the nightclub lifestyle, how to make your nightclub cool, and how to dress for a night out.

144 - The Wise Man and the Fool
Philosophers Jacques Van Bordeaux (@intellegint) and Ted "Theodeseus" Whip (@charlesraustin) join Dandy (@necrobranson) and his twin brother Randy (@necrobranson) to ponder life's biggest and deepest questions.

145 - Where the Briar Leads
Fairytale aficionados Bill E. Whippit (@necrobranson), Jensen Cedarwood (@intellegint), Tesco Coppermug (@charlesraustin), and Squeano (@tupacdurex) share some of their favorite fables.