Best Checkered Past Podcasts (2025)

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Whoozis on First (House of Mystery 165) 1:02:10

4d ago1:02:10

1:02:10

Robby Reed, experiencing horrific body dysmorphia! Martian Manhunter, radioactive (and not in the Britney Spears way)! And Dr. Husband, in his full tangential glory! It's House of Mystery #165!By Dr. Bobb

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Checkered Past: Racing Prototypes in Europe... Almost 38:12

12d ago38:12

38:12

After Todd had started winning Formula 3 races in the Simraceway series, he looked for a new challenge within motorsports. Wanting to take that next step, he set his eyes on prototype racing and specifically the LMP3 category. Listen to hear his struggles of transitioning into a new car and series, as well as some unforeseen circumstances that may …

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Swole Ball... Great Idea, But The Execution??? 1:16:40

4d ago1:16:40

1:16:40

Just going to apologize for this one... you can skip and just come back next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This Time Drag Racing! 51:21

5d ago51:21

51:21

After dropping repeated hints about an upcoming Drag Racing episode in prior installments of Cold Start, This Time... Drag Racing! Todd chats with Sylas about this different world of motorsports -- contrasting the approaches, cars, and mindset of driving fast in a straight line on the drag strip, versus our more familar grounds of road course and o…

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A Surprise Guest Gets Glazed by the Host 1:11:43

10d ago1:11:43

1:11:43

You'll never believe who the guest is for this week's show. Timestamps: 00:00 David Kitchen Cold Open 1:15 General Banter 3:52 OVERZETS OVERVIEW 8:48 JJ ZACHARIASON JOINS THE SHOW 12:45 Crazy League Settings 19:00 3 QBs vs 3 TEs 23:30 Extreme Roster Construction 26:30 Optimal Chest Exercise 30:00 Which football player cloned 22 times would win a fo…

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Episode #17: SXSW 44:15

10d ago44:15

44:15

SXSW is the ultimate playground for music fanatics. Hundreds of shows to choose from every day, for up to a week straight; if you can handle it. ** Mackenzie and Andy have been to SXSW together while working, and separately as well. They have many tales to tell from these experiences. Getting backstage where they don't belong, meeting Lou Reed, Tom…

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Dog Eat Dog (Superboy 136) 53:52

11d ago53:52

53:52

A special tale to celebrate Krypto's upcoming cinematic triumph! Featuring the Space Canine Patrol Agents! The Phanty-Cats! And the dastardly Tricky Tom! It's all right here in Superboy #136!By Dr. Bobb

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A Trivia Controversy ROCKS the Swolecast 1:09:40

18d ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Hear ye, hear ye, it's almost Fourth of July and the hosts have some fireworks to discuss! This interactive show features explosive topics and healthy debate. Join our YouTube Channel to get perks like Discord access... Timestamps: 00:00 SocrDave Cold Open 1:30 Banter Banter Banter 4:10 LEAVE A COMMENT: What icons do you want added to the Swolecast…

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Where Ya Gonna Pin That Medal, Son? (Our Army at War 178/Tomahawk 109) 55:17

19d ago55:17

55:17

This episode is your one-stop destination to celebrate both our nation's founding AND the release of the new film in the Jurassic World franchise - it's like killing two pteranadons with one stone! It's Our Army at War #178 and Tomahawk #109!By Dr. Bobb

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Idling with Northwest Exotics Founder, Tom Fathi 48:10

19d ago48:10

48:10

How do you start a car show when you don't even have a driver's license yet? Tom Fathi joins the show this week to talk about how a dream of a 15 year old turned into one of the most premier high end car shows in the Pacific Northwest. Northwest Exotics has grown into an event that showcases some of the rarest and most exclusive cars in the Seattle…

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Brotherly Love (Aquaman 32) 55:09

25d ago55:09

55:09

Aquaman explore's Atlantis' tragic history! Mera stands around doing nothing! And brace yourselves - Dr. Husband resigns from the HOA board! It's all right here in Aquaman #32!By Dr. Bobb

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A CORRUPT HOST HIJACKS HEATED SWOLE DEBATES 1:07:46

25d ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Join this channel to get access to exclusive Swolecast perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRUA9P6vB_O9sEKrEluPETQ/join Timestamps: 00:00 SocrDave Cold Open 1:20 Bantering and Bickering 7:15 Overzet's Overview 11:30 Game Begins (Tight End U) 18:00 Best App For A Group Chat 28:00 Best Sports City In The World 38:30 Extreme Heat vs Extreme Cold 5…

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Harnessing Anger for a Better World 47:01

25d ago47:01

47:01

Chinese medicine practitioners are all too familiar with the common pathology of "Liver Qi Stagnation/Constraint." Partly related to feminine gender norms in both China and the West that force women to suppress and deny their anger, it results from the inability to let the liver Qi flow freely. In light of the palpable tension in the air these days…

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Checkered Past: Sylas Takes on Pikes Peak 1:04:59

26d ago1:04:59

1:04:59

In this episode, Sylas recalls racing the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2023. He shares how a small team from Northern California built a Road Course Sprint Car in the course of 6 months and took it to Colorado to race the infamous hill climb. Racing to over 14,000ft is an insane challenge to take on, but listen and find out how Sylas and …

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OUR MOST AMBITIOUS SHOW EVER (UH OH) 1:08:18

1M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

AROUND THE HORN RETURNS FOR BEST BALL BROS!!! Join this channel to get access to exclusive Swolecast perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRUA9P6vB_O9sEKrEluPETQ/join Timestamps: 00:00 SocrDave Cold Open 1:30 A brand new show concept 6:20 OVERZETS OVERVIEW 17:30 Explanation Of The Around The Horn Format 21:00 Lightning Round 29:00 Sims and 3 QBs…

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All At Sea (Lois Lane 72/ Swing with Scooter 5) 1:13:27

1M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Lois Lane, fish whisperer! Scooter, high-seas robber baron! And have you heard the latest, CHER MAY CUT HER HAIR! It's all right here, in Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #72 and Swing with Scooter #5!By Dr. Bobb

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Why Sebring Sucks: More US Racetracks 43:50

1M ago43:50

43:50

The conversation about racetracks continues from Episode 14, but now venturing outside of California to some tracks across the country. Todd and Sylas debate which tracks are worth the visit and which are overrated. Shockingly, when bumps are your only racetrack characteristic, it doesn't make for an enticing experience. Listen to find out why Sebr…

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HOW TO GET SWOLE THIS SUMMER 1:11:19

1M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

Join the guys as they tackle all the *HEAVY* topics this week. 00:00 SocrDave Cold Open 3:45 OVERZETS OVERVIEW 10:00 "Back to you Dave" 12:00 ADP Differences Between Sites 15:00 Travis Kelce At Cole Kmet's Wedding 20:30 TE U In Nashville 24:00 Sports Betting Conspiracy 28:10 Will Compton and Taylor Lewan 34:00 Davis Mattek's First Pitch 39:00 Caitl…

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D.O.A (Detective Comics 360) 1:13:26

1M ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Is this the stupidest Batman story ever written? No - - oh, wait, sorry - -yes, yes it is. Plus Elongated Man visits the Queen! It's Detective Comics #360!By Dr. Bobb

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Idling with Sonoma Raceway GM, Brian Flynn 57:55

1M ago57:55

57:55

General Manager and EVP of Sonoma Raceway, Brian Flynn, joins us to talk about his history working in the NASCAR industry with Richard Petty, as well as giving us his thoughts on the current state of NASCAR and how it's changed in the modern era. And of course, we talk about Todd and Sylas's home track, Sonoma Raceway, and learn more about the inne…

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ONE HOST REVEALS THEIR CHECKERED PAST 1:05:26

1M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

The guys are back at it and talk about everything BUT fantasy football... 00:00 David's worst cold open ever 1:30 Technical Difficullties On The Swolecast? 5:00 Overzet's Overview 15:00 Titans Talk 24:00 Screentime Rules? 30:10 Dave Goes To Dollywood 36:00 Taeks.com 41:00 Google Searching? 43:30 Dave still hasn't set up his home gym 47:30 The Swole…

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Better Safe Than Uninsured! (Action Comics 346) 1:15:44

2M ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Superman enters the exciting world of actuarial tables! Supergirl lucks out of dealing with a terrible blunder! PLUS a letter from Irene Vartanoff! It's Action Comics #346!By Dr. Bobb

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Pikes Peak Special 53:03

2M ago53:03

53:03

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the second-oldest auto race in America that most Americans have never heard of or watched. Since testing on the mountain has started for this year's race, Todd and Sylas cover the fascinating history of the race and Sylas shares some of his personal insights of the logistics of how a race is held on a public…

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Four Year Anniversary Special - The Finale 1:52:19

2M ago1:52:19

1:52:19

It's the series finale of CP/SC! Rob, Celine and Joey reminisce on 4 years and 200 episodes of the show before bringing the podcast to a close. They discuss their favorite moments, the episodes the didn't make and the dream guests they missed. It's all capped off with the Roast of Checkered Past! The merch store will remain open for 3 more months! …

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OffSzn: LIFE HACKS FOR LAPPING THE FATTIES 1:24:43

2M ago1:24:43

1:24:43

Disclaimer: While there is plenty of fantasy INDUSTRY talk, there isn't a ton of fantasy football analysis... which is why this might be our best episode in a long time. 00:00 SocrDave Cold Open 1:30 Arguing About Arguing 8:45 Overzet's Overview 12:00 The Justin Herzig Rolling Stone Article 17:00 Gilbert Arenas In The Best Ball Lobbies 23:45 Whoop …

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Favorite California Racetracks 56:17

2M ago56:17

56:17

With so many racetracks across America, where else do you start the conversation than with the ones in your own backyard? Todd and Sylas chat about the tracks they have driven and whether they are worth the hype, or not. Starting in California, the guys talk about Sonoma Raceway, Thunderhill, Laguna Seca, Buttonwillow, and more. Cold Start Hint: po…

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FROM THE SKAULT - The Eichlerverse 6:29:34

2M ago6:29:34

6:29:34

For the month of May, Checkered Past is releasing compilations of past episodes From The Skault! Fourth week in and we are giving a true time capsule of CPSC! We compile all 4 episodes featuring fan favorite guest and HyperSka Superstar, Eichlers! It may start innocently enough but the bits, chaos and surprises ramp up episode to episode! Includes:…

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The Power and Perils of Postpartum Care 1:00:04

2M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

What do we (as in Leo and Sabine) mean when we say with great urgency and earnestness that postpartum care can heal trauma for multiple generations into the past and future? Why is there such a gaping hole in our modern culture's attention to the deep exhaustion, isolation, dangers, and need for intentional recovery from childbirth? How can medical…

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Lady or Tiger? I Demand A Third Option (Various) 56:53

2M ago56:53

56:53

A tantalizing triptych of terrific tales! Featuring a Radioactive scientist! A crowdfunding alien! Plus Stanley and his Monster! It's Strange Adventures #197, Tales of the Unexpected #99, and Fox and the Crow #102!By Dr. Bobb

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In a Terrible Spot - The Swolecast Summers On 1:02:22

2M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Davis' power is out but the show and jokes are still in full force. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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FROM THE SKAULT - The Reel Big Trilogy 5:04:29

2M ago5:04:29

5:04:29

For the month of May, Checkered Past is releasing compilations of past episodes From The Skault! Third week in and we are going way back to deliver a compilation of the entire trilogy of Reel Big Fish episodes tracing back to our first year in podcasting! If it isn't enough for you, go back and listen to Heptember 2024 - The Reel Big Skrim-ish! Inc…

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Idling with EuroNASCAR Driver, Nick Strickler 49:17

2M ago49:17

49:17

From racing short track in the United States to NASCAR in Europe, Nick Strickler is the definition of a grass roots racing hero. Listen to his wild story of how he got into motorsports and made his way to EuroNASCAR, an interesting series in and of itself. He even keeps that same grass roots mindset as he continues to add to his racing resume, driv…

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I've Got a Secret (Brave and the Bold 70) 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Batman and Hawkman engage in some bodice-ripping fisticuffs! Balthazar T. Balthazar uncovers bothy gentlemen's secret identities! And Dr. Husband surprises Dr. Bobb with some deepcut Hawkgirl knowledge! It's all right here in The Brave and the Bold #70!By Dr. Bobb

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Swolecast Island - Free of Assistance Tools 1:13:56

2M ago1:13:56

1:13:56

The gang is all here as they discuss island vibes and best ball assistance tools... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Checkered Past: 0 to Formula 3 in 5 Months 1:05:03

2M ago1:05:03

1:05:03

In this episode of "Checkered Past" (our series about Sylas and Todd's racing pasts), Todd takes us back to how he got his start in racing -- diving head first into the deep end, moving from street cars to high downforce open wheel racecars in just over 5 months. A saga about triumphant highlights and character-building lowlights, this is the tale …

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FROM THE SKAULT - The Ska'd-venturer's Guild Trilogy 4:17:29

2M ago4:17:29

4:17:29

For the month of May, Checkered Past is releasing compilations of past episodes From The Skault! Second week is the complete Dungeons and Dragons real play we did in 2024 called the Ska'd-venturer's Guild! Featuring all your favorite characters: Large-o Hotstepper, Why'dthey Clocksard, Xena Stefani and, of course, Dungeon Master Keelan! Don't miss …

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Eye of the Beholder (Wonder Woman 168) 51:35

2M ago51:35

51:35

Wonder Woman faces a leveraged buy-out of her magic lasso, and has to beat three of her toughest arch-enemies to boot! Then a less than triumphant return to Paradise Island. PLUS Dr. Husband tries to wrap his head around the concept of Kangas. AND SLIM WHITMAN! It's all nere in Wonder Woman #168!By Dr. Bobb

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The Swolemates Run the Asylum 1:05:08

2M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Without their trusty and handsome host, Davis and Pete go rogue on this week's Swolecast and draft their teams on Underdog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Idling with Club Wheelhouse GM, Bailey Smith 52:06

2M ago52:06

52:06

Our first guest on the Cold Start podcast! Bailey Smith, the General Manager of Club Wheelhouse, tells his story of moving from Florida to California to work within the automotive industry and pursue his passion of cars. From road tripping an imported Mitsubishi Delica van across the country to rebuilding an FD RX-7 to be the ultimate back road car…

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FROM THE SKAULT - The JigSkaNiverse 4:10:47

3M ago4:10:47

4:10:47

For the month of May, Checkered Past is releasing compilations of past episodes From The Skault! First, it's a compilation of the connected JigSkaNiverse featuring your favorite Skalloween characters including JigSka, Skaba Yaga and, of course, The Skabadook! Includes: The Skalloween Spooktacular 2022 The Skalloween Spooktacular 2023 Live From SPI …

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Up, Up and Away (Metal Men 24) 53:36

3M ago53:36

53:36

Me and Dr. Husband are a little out of sorts this week, and for once we CAN'T blame the Metal Men, who have problems of their own (besides the obvious) - it's Metal Men vs. Balloon Man in Metal Men #24!By Dr. Bobb

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Swolecast Summer Begins…. 59:22

3M ago59:22

59:22

The game is beatable… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Checkered Past: Sylas Gets Disqualified 41:58

3M ago41:58

41:58

In the first episode of a new series covering some of Sylas and Todd's racing stories, Sylas tells the story of how a rivalry between West Coast and East Coast leads to being disqualified from a national race in 2018. A tale of high emotions, malicious intent, totaled cars, and misread rules shows the not so fun side of club racing. You won't want …

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68. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra Parts 4-10 1:15:48

3M ago1:15:48

1:15:48

It's a Checkered Past speed run! With 21 albums still to go on Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Celine, Rob and Joey decide to play an epic catch up digging in on the bands history from 2001 to today! They do one track per album discussing the bands various eras, their precision musicianship and their strong work ethic from the energetic millennial al…

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The Healing Magic of Ducklings 52:51

3M ago52:51

52:51

Today's episode, which could also be called "the mother and child within each of us," explores the healing power of the heart through the joy that Sabine experiences when caring for her fluffy baby ducklings and goslings, or when sharing them as a healing tool with her community, old and young. Leo's direct observations and questions pierce right t…

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Say, Hey, Willie (World's Finest 164/Star-Spangled War Stories 131) 1:13:55

3M ago1:13:55

1:13:55

Brainiac makes himself a sexy lady robot helper to defeat that meddling Siperman and Batman! PLUS the triumphant return of Brother-Without Wings! It's World's Finest #164 and Star-Spangled War Stories #131!By Dr. Bobb

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2025 NFL DRAFT Week Is Here! 1:14:48

3M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

The guys talk about the NFL draft, explain the current landscape to Tuttle, and go extra long for the audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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TromBonus - 74 - The Police 1:04:54

3M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

ACAB... and that includes Sting and the other two guys! On this episode of Checkered Past, Joey and Rob dig in on the ska/reggae sounds of New Wave darlings The Police! They run through the bands brief 7 year, 5 album history from their very punk rock beginnings to their world beat explorations to finally their sophisti-pop blockbusters. All the wh…

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F1, The Next Great American Motorsport 43:45

3M ago43:45

43:45

Watch out IndyCar and NASCAR! In the last couple years, has F1 done a better job in understanding the American motorsport fan comparative to IndyCar or even NASCAR? Todd and Sylas talk about how Formula 1 has positioned itself to capture the American audience and what changes will be coming in the future to continue F1's rise in the USA. Cold Start…

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Episode #16: The Best Day Part 2, Nirvana Reunion 39:03

3M ago39:03

39:03

Here is Part 2 of 2 from what we call THE DAY. In the last episode, the guys took you up to about 7pm on January 4th, 2020 having met their hero in Robby Krieger from The Doors, hung out with Leif Garrett and all kinds of other things. The night was just beginning as they then scampered off to a Hollywood black-tie affair to see a Nirvana reunion, …

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