Check Out This Podcast

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  3. 'let's pretend we're having a sleepover' 22.07.2026 14мин

  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. 
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  2. 'A Man, a Plan, a Canal – Mars!' 17.06.2026 12мин

  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.
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  1. 'Alive' 20.05.2026 18мин

  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 takes on the topic of parasocial relationships and Burns's relationships with his fans.
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  Introducing a new season of 'Check Out This Podcast' 18.05.2026

  "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 people.
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  'WikiHole' 01.05.2025 27мин

  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!  
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  'Mystery Show' 14.04.2025 22мин

  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!
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  'Sleep With Me' 19.03.2025 26мин

  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!
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  'Valley Heat' 05.03.2025 24мин

  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!
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  'The Outlaw Ocean' 19.02.2025 23мин

  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!  
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  'The Telepathy Tapes' 05.02.2025 17мин

  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!  
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  Introducing: A new season of 'Darkness' 29.01.2025 3мин

  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 decades-long fight for justice for Irene. Hear from the investigators who tackled the case and Irene's loved ones, as well as survivors of abuse in the Catholic church. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. 
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  'Strangers on a Bench' 13.11.2024 17мин

  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.
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  'Search Engine' 30.10.2024 24мин

  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 questions, this episode is calling your name!  
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  'Bananas' 16.10.2024 20мин

  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!
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  'Ridiculous History' 03.10.2024 21мин

  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!  
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  'Binchtopia' 18.09.2024 28мин

  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!
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  'Ringer Food' 04.09.2024 24мин

  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!
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  'Ologies with Alie Ward' 20.08.2024 29мин

  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.
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  'Tom Slick: Mystery Hunter' 07.08.2024 35мин

  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 Owen Wilson impression, and learn if you should check out this podcast!  
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  'Stuff You Should Know' 24.07.2024 34мин

  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.