Check Out This Podcast
Each episode of this video podcast finds host Gabby Dunn, a student at UT Austin, talking with a guest about the podcast they can't stop recommending. They discuss the stories they love, the moments that stuck with them, and why those shows are so meaningful. The series covers both hidden gems and familiar favorites, exploring what makes podcasts special to different listeners.
Episodes
3. 'let's pretend we're having a sleepover'
In this episode of Check Out This Podcast, host Gabby Dunn chats with UT freshman and member of the The Drag's First Year Program, Johnson Phung, about his favorite podcast, "anything goes with emma chamberlain." Johnson and Gabby focus on the episode "let's pretend we're having a sleepover," and play some fun sleepover games. They also weigh in on Chamberlain's rise to influencer stardom.
2. 'A Man, a Plan, a Canal – Mars!'
In this episode of Check Out This Podcast, The Drag's Business and Executive Partnerships Manager, Abby Breyfogle, (and soon-to-be operations manager of The Drag), talks about one of her favorite podcasts, 99% Invisible. Abby and host Gabby Dunn talk about the 99PI episode, "A Man, a Plan, a Canal – Mars!" and their thoughts on extraterrestrial theories.
1. 'Alive'
In this first episode of a new season Check Out This Podcast series, host Gabby Dunn chats with The Drag's executive producer, Jake Gripp, about the podcast "Alive with Steve Burns". Burns was the original host of Blues Clues. And while his time on Blues Clues was for the kids, nowadays, Burns is tackling the complicated questions of adulthood. Jake and Gabby dive into an episode of "Alive" which
Introducing a new season of 'Check Out This Podcast'
"Check Out This Podcast," hosted by UT Austin student Gabby Dunn, returns this May. Now in video podcast form, each episode dives into someone's favorite podcast: the stories they love, the moments that stuck with them, and why they can't stop recommending it. From hidden gems to comfort listens, "Check Out This Podcast" is all about discovering what makes podcasts so meaningful to different peopl
'WikiHole'
On this week's episode, we join Katey (the pop culture diva) and Quigley as they dive into the WikiHole: a place where you end up with more questions than answers. We listen to "WikiHole" with three special guests who bring the comedic timing and commentary. If you love going down niche rabbit holes on Wikipedia, tune in for this new episode!
'Mystery Show'
Katey and Quigley return to tell you about a podcast classic, "Mystery Show"! We follow a journalist as she navigates the case of…a belt buckle? Join us as we remember why we loved this series, and why we think you should check out this podcast!
'Sleep With Me'
Katey and Quigley review the most nonsensical podcast yet, "Sleep With Me." Did it help Quigley fall asleep?? That's a throwback to episode one – #IYKYK – but to find out, you'll have to listen to this episode!
'Valley Heat'
Katey and Quigley aren't sure what's real anymore after diving into this episode of "Valley Heat". One thing is for sure, the absurd drama of this podcast is amping up with cheating scandals and a mystery jaguar. If you're looking to listen to fictional neighborhood gossip about the real neighborhood of Rancho Equestrian District of Burbank, California, you've found the right episode!
'The Outlaw Ocean'
Quigley and Katey do NOT recommend traveling 12 miles from land into international waters...you might end up on this podcast! The duo listens to "The Outlaw Ocean", an investigative series of crimes that occur in the most unexplored area of earth – the deep sea. If you enjoy pirate tales and tracking down the bad guys, check out this podcast!
'The Telepathy Tapes'
Katey uses telepathy to read Quigley's mind…and he's saying…he has lots of thoughts about today's podcast episode. We listened to "The Telepathy Tapes", taking listeners on a journey with non-speaking autistic individuals experiencing what the podcast host claims is telepathy. Or is it? If you're interested in the debates on pseudoscience, have a listen!
Introducing: A new season of 'Darkness'
On the evening of April 16, 1960, a young woman from McAllen, Texas named Irene Garza went to church for confession. She never returned home. A week later, her body was found floating in a canal. Decades would pass before the priest who murdered Irene was brought to justice in a historic case for the church and the Rio Grande Valley. In Season five of "Darkness," host Talisa Treviño details the de
'Strangers on a Bench'
Katey and Quigley listen to "Strangers on a Bench," a look into the inner lives of everyday people sitting on park benches. Other topics include Tom Odell, the importance of telling stories and not being completely sure what day (or week) it is.
'Search Engine'
Today's podcast answers all of the questions that keep you up at night, even Katey's medicated dog. PJ Vogt of Search Engine invites a guest to discuss the hard-hitting question, how sad are monkeys at the zoo? Discussions of a suicidal elephant and anxious dogs occur, and Katey and Quigley let you know how you can entertain monkeys at the zoo. If you enjoy detailed answers over frivolous quest
'Bananas'
A podcast ranking system might be in the works after listening to today's episode, "Bananas"! This episode, Katey and Quigley unpack the ethics behind plants with feelings and animals that breathe through their butts. Plus, an Ig Nobel Prize might just be in the works. If you enjoy fun, intriguing news stories, check this one out!
'Ridiculous History'
LBJ's…indiscretions…are detailed in this episode of "Ridiculous History". Join Katey and Quigley as they dissect and defend Johnson's legacy, even the potty talk. If you love historical fun facts and calling your friends, this one's for you!
'Binchtopia'
Should men have to do a background check to start a podcast? Katey and Quigley ponder this as they dive into the manosphere: the world of men's podcasts. This episode takes a funny but intelligent look into popular podcasts catered to young men – or maybe Katey? Tune in to listen to the great Fairness Doctrine debate!
'Ringer Food'
Are you hungry? You are going to be after this week's review of "Ringer Food". This episode has Katey and Quigley listening to food news and sharing their own personal stories. Hear about blue Powerade milkshakes, Katey and Quigley's favorite barbecue sauces and Quigley's time in a rap band. So listen to your stomach grumble, and learn if you should check out this podcast!
'Ologies with Alie Ward'
Is Katey's dog a capybara? Probably, if the snoring clip featured in the cold open is any indication. This episode, Katey and Quigley learn about hydrochoerology, which is apparently the study of capybaras. If you, too, enjoy learning a lot about various -ologies, tune into this episode to see if you should check out this podcast.
'Tom Slick: Mystery Hunter'
What would you do if you inherited loads of money? If you would smuggle a yeti finger out of a monastery in a film canister in the actor Jimmy Stewart's suitcase, then "Tom Slick: Mystery Hunter" might be the podcast for you. This week's episode has Katey and Quigley listening to an audio drama following an eccentric rich explorer on a journey to find yetis. So tune in to hear Quigley fail at an O
'Stuff You Should Know'
Get out of your Wikipedia rabbit hole and check out this episode, in which Katey and Quigley listen to "Stuff You Should Know" (or, as Katey puts it, Stuff You *Could* Know). They learn about the history of Wikipedia and share memories of using the Encyclopedia Britannica, which makes them feel very, very old.
'I've Had It'
To celebrate 23 years of mutual spite, Quigley brings in special guest Emily Quigley this week in honor of their wedding anniversary. Katey, Quigley and Emily listen to "I've Had It", a podcast celebrating petty grievances, and share if they've "had it or hit it" with marriage, the Oxford comma and hot rodent men. So if you like to complain, you should check out this podcast!
'Lore'
Is Katey a witch? Quigley begins to think so as they listen to "Lore" this week. This episode recounts stories of witches that has Katey and Quigley discussing the historical events they were obsessed with as kids and Quigley's dislike of the host's voice. So if you are into folklore and mythology, or if you are secretly a witch, you should check out this podcast!
'Matter of Opinion'
In honor of Check Out this Podcast's producer and editor Mackenzie Matwick's final recording, Katey, Quigley and Mackenzie listen into Mackenzie's favorite podcast by the New York Times Opinion Desk. This episode of "Matter of Opinion" dives into whether smartphones are really to be blamed children's mental health. Learn Katey, Quigley and Mackenzie's own thoughts and experiences on people's relat
'New Heights'
Believe it or not, Katey actually started listening to the Kelce brothers' podcast *before* Travis Kelce started dating Taylor Swift. In this episode, she and Quigley listen to "football's funniest family duo" (self-proclaimed) – Travis and Jason Kelce, who host "New Heights," an immensely popular and beloved podcast. In this episode of "New Heights" the Kelce brothers interview Arnold Schwarzeneg
'All There Is'
Katey and Quigley are listening to Anderson Cooper's podcast, "All There Is" this week. This podcast, and episode, is filled with touching stories about grief, loss and what we can learn from that. Katey and Quigley share their own personal stories with loss and talk about what they took from the podcast that everyone should think about, so give it a listen and check out this podcast.
'American Hysteria'
Sea monkeys may have been all the rage in the 70s and 80s, but today we are revisiting them and their creator. This week Katey and Quigley are listening to the podcast "American Hysteria." They recount their own memories with the tiny, loveable brine shrimp and discuss the podcast as a whole so go give it a listen and check out this podcast!
'Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet'
Have you ever succumbed and written a Yelp review? Or maybe are you a regular writer? This week Katey and Quigley are listening to "Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet" where hosts Xandy and Christine Schiefer read off the best reviews they can find. This episode featured reviews on fad water bottles, so settle in and check out this podcast!
'The Rest is History'
Did someone say chocolate? No, this is not a chocolate themed episode, but this week Katey and Quigley are listening to "The Rest Is History." The hosts of this podcast, Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland(no, not that one), take listeners through the history of chocolate. Whether you are more of a savory or sweet person it does not matter, but give it a listen and check out this podcast!
'Hidden Brain'
This week Katey and Quigley listen to an episode of "Hidden Brain." The episode focuses on how we rely on our memory to understand the world around us. Katey and Quigley talk about their own lapses in memory, the episode's controversial guest and whether or not you should check out this podcast!
'If Books Could Kill'
To start off Women's History Month, we work to answer the age-old question: are women from Mars, and men are from Venus? This week, Katey and Quigley listen to the podcast "If Books Could Kill." This episode talks about John Gray's book from 1992 that tackles the so-called common relationship problems between the sexes. Whether you're from Earth, Mars, Venus or anywhere else, listen to Katey and Q
'Baby, It's Keke Palmer'
You know it's yo girl! In honor of Black History Month we wanted to highlight a podcast created and hosted by a rockin' Black woman. "Baby, This is Keke Palmer" gets INTO IT with guest Yvonne Orji about culture shock, Keke and her mom listen to guest voicemails and Quigley and Katey let you know whether or not you should check it out!
'Who Shat on The Floor at My Wedding'
"A story involving two brides and one turd." Who wouldn't want to check that out? Katey and Quigley are sitting down to listen to the first episode in the series "Who Shat on the Floor at My Wedding". Bridesmaids will be put to the test, there will be polygraphs involved, and you can help Katey and Quigley decide if this true crime story actually happened. Give it a listen and check it out!
'Murder With My Husband'
Do you love murder with your husband? Oh wait, not doing murder, but listening to "Murder With My Husband" on all your podcast apps. Katey and Quigley are sitting down to listen to the telling of a bed and breakfast massacre in a small Maine town told by "Murder With My Husband" hosts, Payton and Garrett Moreland. She loves it, he hates it, and it's your job to figure out – should you even check i
'Wiser Than Me'
Happy New Year! For this episode, Katey and Quigley wanted to find something inspiring to ring in the new year. They are sitting down to listen to Julia Louis-Dreyfus' podcast "Wiser Than Me". Louis-Dreyfus sits down with older women who are always – wiser than her. We chose this episode specifically because Quigley is a Darlene Love super fan, so what better way to kick off 2024 than hearing some
'48 Hours'
Katey and Quigley are checking out the 48 Hours podcast this week! This episode follows the case of Alex Murdgaugh, the prominent lawyer from South Carolina who had a fall from grace after being convicted of double murder charges. Help Katey and Quigley decide whether this episode is really a podcast or whether they decided to cut a few corners. You decide and check it out!
'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend'
Katey and Quigley listen to an episode of "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend," which follows long-time late-night television host Conan O'Brien on his journey to make long lasting friendships. Trigger warning: Quigley does make an attempt at doing celebrity impressions in this episode, and it may be hard to listen to. Listen along as Katey and Quigely decide whether or not you should check this out!
'Normal Gossip'
Katey and Quigley listen to an episode of "Normal Gossip," which is actually the podcast that started this whole podcast! Kelsey McKinney, the host of "Normal Gossip," takes listeners through some of the most fun stories with the best "utterly banal gossip." This is one of Katey's favorite podcasts, so listen as she tries to win Quigley over, and they will let you know whether or not to check it o
'Overheard at National Geographic'
Let's address the elephant in the room…oh wait, that's just Quigley! Katey and Quigley listen to an episode of "Overheard at National Geographic" from "National Geographic." This podcast takes listeners behind the scenes to the interesting conversations overheard at their headquarters. Listen to Quigley do his best elephant impression, and he and Katey will let you know whether or not to check out
'Spooked'
This is a spooky episode of "Check Out This Podcast"! Katey and Quigley listen to an episode of "Spooked." "Spooked" is from the folks behind "Snap Judgement" and is hosted by Glynn Washington, a lover of the supernatural. In "Spooked: The Sinkhole," listeners hear from a man named Moses about a supernatural surprise that he finds in his lawn. See for yourself whether this episode is spooky or not
'Twenty Thousand Hertz'
Katey and Quigley discuss the "Recalculating" episode of the popular podcast "Twenty Thousand Hertz". This podcast is hosted by Dallas Taylor, and as hinted in the episode name, this episode is about the voices that live inside our cars, phones, computers and everything else. Taylor is the creative director of DEFACTO SOUND which specializes in high profile sound design projects, and now you can h
'Strike Force Five'
Katey and Quigley listen to an episode of "Strike Force Five". This podcast is brought to you by "rival" late night hosts Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert to raise money for their staffs that are out of office due to the Writer's Guild of America strike. The hosts of "Strike Force Five" talk about things they've encountered as late night hosts, taking kids t
'Huberman Lab'
Katey and Quigley discuss an episode of "Huberman Lab," a science-driven podcast hosted by Stanford neurobiologist Andrew Huberman. In the "Huberman Lab" episode, two scientists discuss the value of a good night's sleep. Katey and Quigley talk about their own struggles with keeping a steady sleep schedule and whether this podcast is able to boil down all of its scientific intricacies into terms we
Introducing 'Check Out This Podcast'
As podcast producers and educators, hosts Katey Psencik Outka and Robert Quigley are on a mission to help you discover good podcasts. To do that, the two friends and coworkers check out podcasts from all genres and analyze them for you. Listen to Katey and Quigley discuss a different show each episode and help you decide …should you check out this podcast?
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