Synopsis
Did you ever wonder what the link is between 90s TGIF sitcom Step by Step and the band Creed? You didn't? That's weird. Well anyway, Chris McCarthy & Rob Hadden have figured out for a fact that Scott Stapp wrote all his songs about Step by Step. Listen as they crack the code to each episode and are joined by special guests and impromptu colorful characters along the way.
Episodes
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Podcast Town 104 : Legal Advice
10/01/2025 Duration: 54minA podcast hosted by partners at a law firm who offer legal advice to callers. Plus, Chris regrets his New Year's resolution.
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Podcast Town 103 : Boxing Day Special
27/12/2024 Duration: 48minFor today's episode, we found a podcast that only gets released on Boxing Day. Turns out the hosts are Podcast Town regulars Roger Moore and Bill Kaminski, and their Boxing Day traditions are not what you'd expect.
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Holiday Special : A (Rob's) Christmas Story
13/12/2024 Duration: 37minThe annual holiday special is here! This time, Rob narrates the story of a memorable Christmas from his childhood, when life was simpler and the only present he wanted was something all the adults around him warned was too dangerous: an explicit album. Through all the ups and downs of the holiday season, we are reminded to cherish our close friends and loved ones. Or in Rob’s case - his Mom’s cousin, Joey.
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Podcast Town 101 : Martii's Black Friday Blonanza
29/11/2024 Duration: 48minToday we feature a podcast from friend / foe of the show Martii showcasing the all the Black Friday deals at Trader Joe's this year. But there is more going on at the Tallahassee Trader Joe's than meets the eye.
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Podcast Town 100th Episode
15/11/2024 Duration: 55minAfter more than a year since episode 99, we are officially doing the 100th episode of Podcast Town (aka Chris & Rob Talk About Other People's Podcasts). You're welcome!For this momentous occasion, we play a never-before heard podcast that happens to be the 2nd podcast ever recorded. We found it in a box from 1985 on a cassette tape next to the first podcast ever recorded (which we played way back on episode 1). It's called: P.O.D.C.A.S.T. Plus, we hear from some bonus special guests at the end of the show.
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Player Interference : A World Series Podcast
01/11/2024 Duration: 52minDear Listeners, Our podcast got hacked Wednesday night by those two Yankee fans who tried to grab the ball from Mookie Betts' glove during World Series Game 4. They did a whole podcast on our feed while watching Game 5 live. I wish we had something else to play for you today but unfortunately we don't, so this one is for you sports heads out there. Could this the most niche episode of our podcast or any podcast ever? You be the (Aaron) judge!- Chris & Rob
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Chris & Rob Talk About Gumby : 07 : Is Gumby Catholic? (w/ guest Steve)
18/10/2024 Duration: 57minIt's time once again to talk about Gumby. Today we welcome special guest Steve to the podcast to discuss Halloween songs, nude cartoon characters, and purgatory. But will we learn anything new about Gumby? And if so, is any of it true? We'll never know!
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Chris & Rob See CREED LIVE
04/10/2024 Duration: 48minSend us a Text MessageAt long last, Chris & Rob complete their epic journey to see Creed live in concert. Follow along as they record their experience before, during, and after the show and answer all your burning questions: How was the pre-show pizza? Did Scott Stapp mention Step by Step during the performance? And how do you pronounce the word “amphitheater”? This is the episode that is guaranteed to take you HIGHER!
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Step by Stapp Exclusive : Below Deck : Summer of '99 Cruise
20/09/2024 Duration: 54minSend us a Text MessageToday we bring you and exclusive sneak preview at the newest season of Bravo’s Below Deck. This episode, believe it or not, takes place on Creed’s Summer of ‘99 Cruise and follows the ship’s crew as they set sail from Miami.
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Chris & Rob Talk About Gumby : 06 : Pokey REVEALED
06/09/2024 Duration: 38minSend us a Text MessageWe deep dive once again into the world of Gumby, dropping a major bombshell as we reveal once and for all COLOR OF POKEY.
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Step by Stapp Reboot 16 : Creed Concert Recap Part 2 (w/ guest Erika)
23/08/2024 Duration: 01h01minSend us a Text MessageIt's the thrilling conclusion of our "to be continued" episode in which we relate Creed's hit song "With Arms Wide Open" to the S4 finale of Step by Step where Carol has her baby - but the way in which the two relate may shock you. Plus, Erika is back to talk about Real Housewives, her old screen names, and we reveal a rival Step by Step podcast we recently discovered - but it's hosts may shock you. That's right, two shocks in one episode!
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Step by Stapp Reboot 15 : Creed Concert Recap Part 1 (w/ guest Erika)
09/08/2024 Duration: 52minSend us a Text MessageDid Chris & Rob see Creed live in concert like they've been hyping for the past year? Will Carol have her baby on the Step by Step S4 finale? Does Erika still love Finger Eleven? Erika joins to talk about all this and more on a momentous, epic, legendary episode of Step by Stapp.
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Step by Stapp Reboot 14 : Welcome Perverts
26/07/2024 Duration: 01h07minSend us a Text MessageIt's the last episode before we attend the big Creed reunion concert, so that means a final check on Creed ticket news. Will prices drop low enough for us to feel good about buying them and not like we're spending hundreds of hard-earned dollars on a joke? You'll have to listen to find out!Plus, we watch S4 E23 of Step by Step where underage Al Lambert gets creeped on by dudes at a college party, then we artfully correlate Scott Stapp's 2019 song "Red Clouds" to said episode.
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Step by Stapp Reboot 13 : The Costco Hot Dog Gambit
12/07/2024 Duration: 01h12minSend us a Text MessageToday we discuss Rob’s clothing choice for the recording session, fancy YMCAs, and Chris’s method for getting custom hot dogs at Costco. Then, we hear Scott Stapp’s 2024 ballad “Weight of the World” and watch S4 E22 of Step By Step where J.T. opens an illegal daycare in his parents’ house.
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Step by Stapp Reboot 12 : 70 Million Masked Magicians
28/06/2024 Duration: 01h13minSend us a Text MessageToday we analyze the episode of Step by Step where Brendan meets his favorite baseball player and figure out how Scott Stapp wrote the song “When Love is Not Enough” about it.
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Step by Stapp Reboot 11 : Dear Sir or Madam
14/06/2024 Duration: 01h13minSend us a Text MessageToday we watch yet another horny episode of Step by Step, discuss the song Scott Stapp wrote about it, and try to get press credentials to see Creed in concert.
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Step by Stapp Reboot 10 : SABOTAGE
31/05/2024 Duration: 01h10minSend us a Text MessageThis episode was brought to you on schedule despite the best efforts of would-be saboteurs who did not want you to hear what we have to say. Though the recording session encountered a series of obstacles, we were not silenced. We persevered, and we are here today to tell you about the episode of Step by Step where Cody gets shocked every time he says the word “dude” and how that episode influenced Scott Stapp’s 2024 song, Dancing in the Rain ✊
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Chris & Rob Talk About 90s Cars : 1997 Ford Explorer XLT (Extra Luxurious Truck) w/ guest Bruce
17/05/2024 Duration: 45minSend us a Text MessageToday we welcome special guest Bruce to discuss his first car: a'97 Ford Explorer XLT. Hear all about his infamous subwoofer, a near accident involving rotten fruit, and his favorite Long Island landmarks such as The Cheesecake Factory. Then buckle up for another exciting round of Kelly Blue Book Bingo as we try and guess what the 97 Explorer would sell for today.
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Step by Stapp Reboot : 09 : Creed Cruise Review
03/05/2024 Duration: 01h03minSend us a Text MessageWe read a raving review of the recent Creed Cruise, check in on Creed’s summer tour ticket prices, and expertly map Scott Stapp’s 2024 song “Quicksand” to the episode of Step by Step where J.T. learns he is dyslexic.
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Step by Stapp Reboot 08 : Don't Shoot That Cannon, Cody
19/04/2024 Duration: 01h15minSend us a Text MessageToday we find a surprisingly obvious connection between the Scott Stapp song “Deadman’s Trigger” and the episode of Step by Step where Cody and Dana become teachers. Plus, Rob is distracted as he waits for an important phone call.