Best Hot Mics Cold Podcasts (2026)

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End of Year - Everything is Fake! 59:44

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6h ago59:44

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After letting December kick us in the nuts, the boys get back into the lab to put out one last podcast before the year ends! Topics: Celebrity fights and fake jobs.By noContextInc

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48 - "Knights Templar Do It Better" 56:58

40m ago56:58

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Ryan Ellington is living, breathing cinema, and he's here to turn the Stubbs A-List upside-down. Like every time, these are freezing cold reads on a hot mic. Which means people are reading dumb sketches, sight unseen. "The Telephone" at 6:51 "Goodnight Moon" at 21:46 "The Grail" at 33:38 "Hack NYU" at 43:58 "Lab" at 51:12 We talked history and I go…

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47 - "This ghost really wants the job" 58:40

4d ago58:40

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Bryan O'Donnell is back in Hollywood MA to huge fanfare, and the critics won't shut the hell up about it: He's the best! As always, this is a cold read of comedy sketches by people who have never seen the scripts before. Leaps of faith! Voices and choices! "Ouija Board" at 6:31 "Flies on the Wall" at 18:34 "Psych Ward" at 29:36 "War Room" at 39:04 …

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Episode 42: A Little Chaos Before the New Year 33:46

6d ago33:46

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Send us a text In this episode, Kota and Losa dive into the chaos of the holiday retail season, unpack emotional challenges tied to family dynamics, and explore the growing trend of rage-baiting in online content. They also share their takes on sports teams and react to some truly bizarre news stories—from a family mysteriously receiving unwanted A…

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46 - "Kah Ching is my ho ho ho" 56:54

11d ago56:54

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Rob Crean and Carly return to the biggest read in showbiz for our big holiday special. A gift to us all! Per tradition, this is a cold read of comedy sketches by people who have never seen the scripts before. Living Cinema(TM) "Wrapping Paper" at 6:44 "Flag Day Town" at 20:39 "Wet Tree" at 29:58 "Island Town Meeting" at 38:11 "Money Ball" at 49:13 …

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Episode 41: 67 Reasons We're Over It 37:18

20d ago37:18

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Send us a text In this week’s episode, Kota and Losa kick things off with a candid conversation about the holidays, personal boundaries, and why Kota is opting out of Christmas entirely this year. They talk about the pressure of gift-giving, the overlap with Kota’s birthday, and childhood memories around the season — from bow staffs to chaotic wrap…

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Up All Night to Cast 1:02:30

15d ago1:02:30

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After a long day of work, two tired men pretend they can postcast! Pearl Harbor, Station Wagons could return?! And More of the Rolling Stone's list Part 2.By noContextInc

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45 - "Chimney trash problems" 57:21

18d ago57:21

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Sky Nockels debuts in Hollywood MA to great success, five stars from every living magazine! This is a cold read of comedy sketches by people who have never seen the scripts before, so everyone doing this is very brave! Besides me, I'm a coward. "PG Movie" at 4:30 "Furnace Pond" at 14:05 "In-Flight" at 27:37 "Crypto" at 38:32 "New Role" at 48:30 We …

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Episode 40: Mummified Moms to Trash Pandas 39:29

27d ago39:29

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Send us a text After a short break, Kota and Losa jump back into the studio with a mix of wild news stories, personal chaos, and a surprisingly deep dive into morality and belief systems. The episode kicks off with updates about hectic schedules, road-trip adventures, and memories of past travel disasters before moving into headline-grabbing odditi…

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Mic Enigma Solved, Rolling Stone Left in Question 1:02:11

24d ago1:02:11

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Our Chinese mic (Made in Mexico?!) arrives! And the 21st Century needs a better anthem.By noContextInc

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44 - "Spaghetti-twirling windmill conductor" 55:42

1M ago55:42

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Tyler Swaine and Dan Hall came by to help us Remember Some Sketches before winter overtakes all of us. What an exciting thing! Yet again, this podcast is a table read of comedy sketches by people who have never seen the scripts before, so it's a cold read on a hot mic. Hoohah! "French Guys" at 5:07 "Playcall" at 16:28: "Cool Guy Heist" at 25:42 "Th…

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Socialized Epstein and Cold Beer 46:11

1M ago46:11

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This week, the topics start a little more serious, but hell. It's always better with cold beer.By noContextInc

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43 - "Wow, you guys talk like pirates!" 54:06

1M ago54:06

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Mairéad Dickinson and Brandon Pires join us to Remember Some Sketches, and it rocked. Thank you, you're welcome. As per tradition, this podcast is a table read of comedy sketches by people who have never seen the scripts before, so they're reading them live for the first time. "Trial" at 6:30 "Whipped" at 20:05 "Pay Scale" at 28:18 "Locker Room" at…

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Have Mic Will Hammer 52:55

1M ago52:55

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Ahh.... Spencer's hammered... Mics are hammered. No plan, no context. You know what you get here.By noContextInc

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42 - "An upside-down poster of Smokey the Bear" 55:16

1M ago55:16

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Matt Shore makes his Hollywood, MA debut as we continue our November to Remember Some Sketches. Warm fuzzies all around. As always, this podcast is a table read of comedy sketches by people who have never seen the scripts before, which is very brave.* "Frugal Frank's" at 9:28 "Jelly Bean Bus" at 20:20 "Fender Bender" at 27:59 "Offshore Banking" at …

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Episode 39: The Hearts Behind the Mic 44:16

2M ago44:16

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Send us a text This week on Current Chatter, Kota and Losa ditch the news cycle for a night of laughter, reflection, and real talk. From furnace fixes and health journeys to “moist” being the ultimate ick, the duo answers a series of fun and heartfelt Q&A questions that reveal how far they’ve come — as hosts, as family, and as people. They chat abo…

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One Half Sober 57:50

2M ago57:50

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... and it wasn't Rob. Maybe one 1/3 sober? Alpine was here... the silent third podcast host. I guess we talked about Kim Kardashian and some other weird things I don't know. I was drunk.By noContextInc

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41 - "That Grand Canyon bachelor party" 57:36

2M ago57:36

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Rob Crean and Theo Konstantino are here for a November to Remember Some Sketches, and boy is it one to remember! Disclaimer: This podcast is a table read of comedy sketches by people who have never seen the scripts before, so they just read them live. Whoa! "Aquarium Boys" at 7:36 "Funeral" at 19:02 "Desert Island" at 31:54 "Baby Teeth" at 42:05 "G…

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Episode 38: Hot Air and Cold Reality 34:58

2M ago34:58

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Send us a text This week on Current Chatter, Kota and Losa dive into another round of real-life chaos and current weirdness. Kota shares a rough week as his furnace gives out—leading to lessons on homeownership, emergency funds, and why adulting really does suck sometimes. From there, the duo jumps into the bizarre news cycle: a Mississippi mom sho…

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Geek Out 1:02:37

2M ago1:02:37

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New phones. A Podcast in a box?! And the Rob and Spencer wax poetic on comic book movies.By noContextInc

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40 - "Heaven's janitor" 55:01

2M ago55:01

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Our guest (Tom Hanks) no-showed so the three of us Remembered Some Sketches. "Grim Reaper" at 7:31 "Emergency Call" at 14:03 "Beaumont's Poutine" at 24:03 "Diehard 2 on Cable" at 35:30 "Smoker" at 42:29 "Papa Gino's'" at 50:02 A tale and betrayal and going to the afterlife, a classic story of aspiring pharmacist vs gravity, and an ad for a restarau…

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Episode 37: When Your Raccoon Has Had Enough With Politics 44:39

2M ago44:39

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Send us a text In this episode, Kota and Losa dive into a candid, sometimes heated discussion about the current state of the economy, government policies, and healthcare. They open with relatable frustrations about everyday struggles, like rising food prices and financial stress, highlighting how “kitchen table issues” affect real people. The conve…

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Happy National American Beer Day! 50:40

2M ago50:40

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It's drugs, it's rock and roll, it's brews, and we can't help but get in trouble with our girlfriends.By noContextInc

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39 - "Tell my skateboard I'm sorry" 55:25

2M ago55:25

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Cam Ohh and Monica Carroll are back on the big screen of our podcast, and people love it! I think! As always: This is a table read of comedy sketches by people who have never seen the scripts before. Enjoy. "Lunch Note" at 5:17 "Landscaping" at 15:02 "Ad Break" at 27:05 "Seinfeld Situation" at 34:27 "Jack in Therapy" at 46:06 Fun batch of fun jokes…

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Episode 36: Monster in Plain Sight 47:02

2M ago47:02

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Send us a text ⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains major spoilers for Netflix’s “Ed Gein: The Real Monster.” Proceed at your own risk.⚠️ In this episode of Current Chatter, Kota and Losa dive deep into Netflix’s latest Monster series, unpacking the life, crimes, and disturbing legacy of Ed Gein. They dig into how the show portrays Gein’s twis…

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38 - "My huge, cool friends" 56:53

2M ago56:53

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Maddie Kelly debuts under the bright lights of Hollywood, MA. Wow! Showbiz! Per tradition, this is a table read of comedy sketches by people who have never seen the scripts before. "Zendaya" at 6:21 "Crossing Guard" at 17:31 "Game Genie" at 28:29 "The Key" at 38:52 "Candy Factory" at 49:03 Whoa fun time! Some light political chatting up top, a lot …

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Episode 35: Let's go back to the Kardashian story 34:15

3M ago34:15

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Send us a text In this episode of Current Chatter, Losa and Kota dive into the chilling new Ed Gein series, unpacking the eerie character portrayals, real-life inspirations, and the twisted influence of Ed’s mother, Augusta. They explore the psychological and cultural impact of true crime media while balancing heavy topics with their trademark humo…

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37 - "Attorney Wolfman, you have the floor" 58:54

3M ago58:54

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Hal Griffin and James Huessy join us for the first ever Big Halloween Table Read (the sketches are about Halloween). As always, these are actual cold reads by people who have never seen the scripts before. "Exorcism" at 3:39 "Pumpkin Contest" at 13:31 "Haunted House" at 25:17 "Monster Court" at 36:12 "Spirit Halloween" at 47:29 "Trick or Treat'" at…

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Unforgettable Clips from Season 2 4:42

3M ago4:42

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Here's What You Missed in Season 2 from In The Cann w/ Carmella Cann podcast

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Episode 34: The strange things we eat. 38:30

3M ago38:30

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Send us a text In this week’s episode of Current Chatter, Kota and Losa dive into a whirlwind of bizarre, hilarious, and downright unbelievable stories. It all kicks off with Kota’s real-life scare when his cat Enzo needed an emergency trip to the vet. From there, things only get stranger — including a man hospitalized after eating way too many gum…

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Yes to Bunny, not to AI Slop. 53:38

3M ago53:38

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Who doesn't like a bad bunny? - Mostly... we really should listen to his music first. On the other hand, Rob can't shut up about AI. Oh yeah, wIth guest Scott!By noContextInc

4M ago31:49

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Send us a text Kota and Losa dive into a whirlwind of topics this week, starting with their weekend fishing trip and the frenzy around the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot. They unpack the odds of winning, swap gambling stories, and laugh over a bizarre Texas tale of runaway kangaroos. The conversation takes a tech turn as they explore how ChatGPT is…