Best Cartmaker Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 44: The Attack of Not-So-Nice Guy Guy Pt. 2 25:05

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This week's episode of Potato Salad Marmalade finds Dad stuck in space after being jettisoned through the portal by Not-So-Nice Guy Guy a week ago. How awful is that? Fortunately for the ol' man, he's made a new friend up there that he can't wait for you to meet, but he still needs to find a way back to Earth before it's too late. There's NO oxygen…

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Episode 43: The Attack of Not-So-Nice Guy Guy Pt. 1 22:42

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Things take a turn for the worse when Carter is unexpectedly fired from the show. Left feeling demoralized and defeated, Carter turns to a familiar ally in his quest to regain his mojo – Christopher Pickles. As Carter seeks out Pickles' guidance and support, Dad finds himself stuck cutting commercials, all the while pleading with the Omnopcorp boar…

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Episode 42: S. Hawn and Jeffrey's Hijinks Take Over: A Solo Adventure 25:22

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In this week's episode of Potato Salad Marmalade, Shawn is flying solo as his BFF and co-host Carter is off doing his taxes. Evidently 9-year-olds file early? But don't worry, two of the show's most beloved characters, S. Hawn and Jeffrey the Astronaut, step in to help him out. As always, the trio gets up to their usual antics, but things take a tu…

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Episode 41: The Boy, The Dad, The Omnopcorp Struggle Continues 36:02

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This week on Potato Salad Marmalade, Dad and Shawn find themselves stuck in the office recording commercials. With their podcast under the control of the evil corporation Omnopcorp, they must come up with a plan to take back what's rightfully theirs. As they brainstorm their next move, the duo realizes that their resources are limited, and they mus…

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Episode 40: The Omnopcorp Saga Begins 23:54

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All the boys wanted to do was to make a buck or two. That's all they asked for, but now, they've got an Omnopcorp-sized problem on their hands. Sponsorship isn't what it is cracked up to be for Carter and Shawn and in the Season Four premiere, they're going to face the opportunity of a lifetime and the beginning of a major hurdle for Potato Salad M…

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Episode 39: Let's Talk About Feelings 38:55

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The boys have feelings this week, but they have feelings every week, don't they? Shawn and Carter have been spending a lot of time thinking and some big changes in their lives lead to big thoughts and with that comes much discovery. It's not every day that mental health is discussed on the show, so we take the time to talk about what it is that mak…

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Episode 38: Gobble Gobble Y'all 33:05

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Stuffing your tummy with yummy food and desserts is an American tradition. Every year, we all get together with the ones we love and are so thankful for and spend hours reminiscing about that past year and thinking about years to come. It's a great season ahead and we all love to reflect. But we need to watch out for the cheek pinching grandmas and…

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Episode 37: We're Sporting Cards Because We Like Sports 34:14

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In this week's episode, Dad and Carter decide once and for all the answer to the age-old question: is Carter a hockey card or a football card? I know, I know, it seems silly, but the future of the world could depend on it. Or it might not, but we won't be certain unless we ask and then hope it doesn't matter. Also, the boys design their perfect "ro…

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Episode 36: Look What I Got For You! 26:05

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In this week's episode, Carter and Dad take turns dazzling one another with stuff that they bought on a shoestring budget. Will this shopping trip segment become something of the future? One can never be too sure. Also, Carter's computer dies and the boys end up on the same camera. It's hilarious, seriously. All on this edition of Potato. Salad. Ma…

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Episode 35: Two Rad Guys and The Quest for Video Glory 34:06

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On this week's episode, Dad and Buddy (that's Shawn and Carter for the uninitiated) decided to test out Riverside.fm and see if they couldn't make a video episode of their own. The results were, well, insane-o. We talked about where we went for a year and how things had changed in that time (newsflash: Carter has a lot more hair now!) and we even h…

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Episode 34: How Do You Say "Welcome Back" in Robot? 25:44

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Mexican wrestling masks and shirtless dads? Check. Gassy best buddies? Check. Fudgy the Whale? Yup, check. Honestly, we couldn't think of a better way to come back than with this one. Good to see you, friends. We've missed you.

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Episode 32: Bad Haircuts and Family Pics, Vacations on the Beach Part 3 28:33

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Where DID Dad's hair go? Prior to last week, Shawn was big on communicating well with his hairdressers. Never once did a professional mess up his hair so badly that he wanted to cry. Well, he finally found the barber to take his good haircut streak and throw it all out the window. He's bald. (Actually, he has a buzzcut, which Carter finds hilarious…

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Episode 31: A Change of Scenery and Either/Or 32:08

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On this week's show, Shawn and Carter get a break from the ordinary and take the Smith family down to Florida via Dad's car. Everyone's packed in for the trip and it makes for a lot of fun. Car games were played on the way down from Maryland and, of course, Carter crushed it at I, Spy. In the spirit of competition or debate, the guys decided that t…

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Episode 30: Oceans vs. Pools, Who Wins this Aquatic War? 35:48

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All it takes is one trip, just ONE trip, to the ocean and Carter seems hooked. Hours were spent trying to body surf the waves and it was great to watch. Will this boy be forever hooked on saltwater or is the fresh water of a nice pool still something he loves? Does he even have to choose which is best? (Actually, that was his idea.) Now that he's b…

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Episode 29: The Hottest Dogs and Freezy, Rockety Pops 26:23

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Carter wanted to go. Dad didn't want to go at all, but he's never one to say no to the kid...or to a challenge. This week, Shawn and the little guy go head-to-head at the Howard County-Patapsco Valley Hot Dog Eating Contest and someone is going to be filled with regret. No spoilers. Also, the boys talk about their favorite non-ice cream Summer trea…

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Episode 28: Carter Goes to the Moon 29:44

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With Dad away at the accountant, Carter needed something fun to do. Leave it to S.Hawn and Jeffrey the Astronaut to make the child's afternoon with sandwiches on the moon! There's nothing better than good conversation and food on a large celestial body -- the moon is a great place to get to the bottom of some of the biggest mysteries in our univers…

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Episode 27: The New National Holidays and Mom Hugs 31:27

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Listeners, friends, lend us your ears! In this week's episode, Carter and I talk about the great holiday of Mother's Day and why we love our Moms so much. Also, we get into a discussion of what other kinds of holidays we think that the world could use and how it would improve things dramatically. Would we want something more fun? More adventurous? …

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Episode 26: Our Cartoon World and Its Secret Pets 36:31

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We didn't even make it through the opening of the show before things were thrown into disarray. Carter had no interest in what we had to offer. No salamander talk for him! Instead...he offered better. What if we had our own cartoon show? What would it be and what would it look like? Also, what if we had a secret pet? Our French bulldog, Savanah, is…

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Episode 25: It's Mortal Kombat with Vegetables! 36:40

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It started at dinner. Carter was pushing vegetables around his plate and I got to thinking, "What if we saw our own Mortal Kombat right now on the plate, like, what if Super Smash Bros. broke out right now, but involving the veggies?" It's street-fighting food...STREET FOODER! Let's see what vegetable we feel would be the baddest veggie on the plan…

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Episode 24: Enter the Temple of Boom 30:09

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This week, Carter needs headphones for school and we get a tip from Nice Guy Guy that the best place to get them is a place called The Temple of Boom. Sure, the name sounds a little ominous, but it won't be TOO scary, will it? Let's dive into the Three Trials of the Headless Tiger and earn a new pair! Mixing Engineer: Jonathan Melcher Potato Salad …

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Episode 23: If I Had a Band 31:07

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What a great show this week. It's rare that we have a moment that gives us chills, but this week, we had them! Why? Well, Carter introduces us to a super rad new band this week...and he's going to sing a new song as well! This talented 7-year-old makes up a tune on the spot, illustrating another way in which he's multi-talented. He's a triple threa…

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Episode 22: En-chilly-ladas Are America's Favorite Meaty Snack 33:53

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Like the title says, we figured out the coolest new snack to hit the market, the EN-CHILLY-LADA! It's frozen meat and who doesn't want frozen meat snacks? Yum! This episode, man, this one is random. And it's beautiful. And it's hilarious. Come check it out and see what we mean. Mixing Engineer: Jonathan Melcher Potato Salad Marmalade is a proud mem…

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Episode 21: It's a Super Sonic Kinda Life 31:45

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"Hey Carter! You wanna play a game?" Like that, a love for videogames was born. Who wouldn't want to hang out with Dad and play some fun old games? But in doing so, had Shawn created a monster? Now, he has to work with Bubba on the podcast to decide the greatest videogame hero, Mario or Sonic? What might the repercussions of this decision be? Mixin…

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Episode 20: The Either or The Or and The Re-do 29:57

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Ever wondered if Carter would choose "up" or "down" when pressed? Us too. That's why we were so happy when Producer Mommy suggested the Either/Or segment for this week's show. The boys had a blast getting to know the little dude a little better while creating a safe area for discussion. Also, on this week's episode, Dad seeks to redeem himself with…

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Episode 19: The Superstore and Stupendous Secret Skills 32:11

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If you're looking for a great Carter podcast episode, this is the one. First, we tackle the concept of "superstores" and what he'd put in his. Where would it be and what would it sell? By this point, if you've listened to Potato Salad Marmalade long enough, you get what he's all about and one guess might put you smack dab on the right answer. He ha…

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Episode 18: Let's Talk Robots to Save Humanity and Jell-O Too! 29:57

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Carter is going to be a scientist. That's a fact, the kid is too bright and he's always inventing stuff. Take his personal mini-fridge for example. This kid has "it." What he really wants to do is make sure that the future cartoon wars are fought in a fair way, so he is engineering a way to make that happen. Also, we talk Jell-O. It's all over the …

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Episode 17: You Can Take The Pickle Out of Hicksville 31:15

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If you woke up tomorrow morning and had transformed, what would you be? Well, Carter and Christopher Pickles had one heck of a time this week. The two buddies were all about the questions this week and chatted like there was no tomorrow. We're surprised that no one said butter. Also, what landmark do we want to rename -- the show is just silly and …

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Episode 16: Our Embarrassing Tales and Random Marmaloo 33:23

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Everyone has moments that they'd love to live down. The PSM boys, Shawn and Carter, are no different, regardless of their ages. This week, Sticky Jimmy joins them to discuss his biggest snafu as well. We get a really special listener question and it involves acronyms! OMG! Potato Salad Marmalade is a proud member of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. …

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Episode 15: The Ballad of the Wii Dweller 27:29

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Carter needed to get to the bottom of the mystery: how DOES S.Hawn get into the Wii at night? I mean, he's a full-grown man and he even entertains guests inside the new/old VCR that Dad got. So what did we find out? Mixing Engineer: Jonathan Melcher Potato Salad Marmalade is a proud member of the Peak Sloth podcast network.…

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Episode 14: If You're Snowy and You Know It 35:20

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It was a snow day here at PSM HQ, and Shawn and Carter headed out for some time amongst the flakes. Or powder. Whatever you want to call it. Carter wasn't sure what he liked best (he was born in Florida, so snow is still kinda "new" to him) so we talk about the best wintertime activities for out in the snow. Also, what job would Bubba have if he wo…

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Episode 13: Zombie Madness in the House of Smith 33:32

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How does a child learn about zombies? Well, sometimes it's movies or books, maybe even from friends. In this case, Dad takes will have to take the fault. Good thing Carter is fascinated...and knows waaaaay too much already.

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Episode 12: Disgusting Meals Served to the Silliest Dudes 35:02

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On this week's show, Carter and Shawn get back into the groove by talking gross meals. Who really wants to relive a terrible meal that they remember? These guys do. Also, the youngest among us will be answering thought-provoking questions about animal presidents and, get this, if they could be in the circus. Holy cabooses! Potato Salad Marmalade is…

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Episode 11: Stuck in a Video Game with You 35:20

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After Carter tries to help Shawn clean his office, both of the guys are mysteriously sucked into the video game world of the Sega Genesis that Dad received for his birthday last year. Can they escape the clutches of this scary, but awesome, adventure? What perils await? Does NBA Jam make an appearance? Will there be "boomshakalaka?" Also, can YOU t…

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Episode 10: The Quest for the Olive Loaf 38:34

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We knew it was bound to happen, but the bad dream FINALLY came for the guys. The Quest for the Olive Loaf begins in an unexpected way. It also ends unexpectedly too. Unexpected can be good, which is why we just wrote that three times. Also, Carter talks about his ideal party for his elementary school and we talk about Dad's favorite condiment, mayo…

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Episode 9: Earth to Jeffrey the Astronaut, Questions from Parents Together and Big Laughs 36:03

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When you get a chance to speak with a world-famous astronaut (and the creator of chickens) you have to jump at the opportunity. We were able to get Jeffrey the Astronaut in a studio (read: Dad's office) for a 2-on-1 interview that really touched on a variety of topics from poultry to moon cheese to Neptune's pools. It's pretty comprehensive if we d…

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Episode 8: The Joke Book Joke Off, Dad's 200 Jumping Jacks and Silly Life Lessons Learned 18:33

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Daddy's bit off a bit more than he can chew. Carter says he's just not that funny and that his "Dad bod" just isn't up to snuff anymore. Can Shawn outwit the Bubba at a game called "Make Me Laugh Joke-off" or will his "200 Jumping Jack Challenge" be where his redemption lies? All this and a question from outer space on this week's episode of Potato…

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Episode 7: Wacky Libs and Challenging Listener Questions 26:55

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This week was Dad's birthday and he got everything he wanted: a nice time with his family. (Cue the "awwwws" now!) After the cake has been cut and the presents were handed out, how else could Shawn connect with his "main man?" With two things that help him connect with his childhood: Mad Libs and silly rhetorical questions! Imagination is the best.…

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Episode 6: The Sixth - Carter Conquers Skeletons, Ghosts and Invents a Card Game 30:25

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On this week's show, Shawn and Carter discuss the best season of all: Halloween. After decorating the family home, the boys chat about two spooky entities to see which they find scarier, ghosts or skeletons. Which would you pick? Also, Carter casually invents a new battle card game that all the kids will be playing this time next year before review…

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Episode 5: The Fifth - Carter Goes to "Bro Court" 27:22

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Whatever can he do? Carter has been called into "Bro Court" by Vicious Andy Licious as the result of his banana bake choices from several weeks back. Now we will know which type of banana baked good will prevail as best in the eyes of the magistrate of Bro Court, the honorable S.Hawn S.Mith. Can Carter put up a convincing argument? Will Vicious And…

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Episode 4: The Fourth - What Makes Us Happy, Christopher Pickles Arrives 32:44

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The boys (Shawn and Carter) talk happiness and what they love the most (some sweet answers!) and we'll introduce you to the man, the myth, the legend: Christopher Pickles.

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Episode 3: The Third - Which Ice Cream is Best? What Is The Best Baked Good With Bananas? Oh, Chickens and Lasers too! 34:21

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Carter wanted to talk about ice cream. At least, we think that's what "can we talk about ice cream after dinner?" means. We took it up a notch and discuss the best flavors of all: vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. Also, Shawn and Carter set out to talk about summertime memories, but that gets derailed by chickens and lasers. Want to be on an upco…

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Episode 2: The Second - Cute Baby Animal Championships, Fe@rless Movie Review and Bad Jokes 42:10

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On this week's show, Dad and Bubba (Shawn and Carter) settle an ancient debate: which is the cutest baby animal? After this episode, you will either agree or need more debates between these buddies. Also, Carterman talks about the 2020 animated flick, Fe@rless and we tackle the sensitive subject of Dad Jokes...by telling a few.…

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Episode 1: The First 23:01

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One day, the six-year-old looked up at his Dad and said, "Father, why can't we have a podcast?" It was right around that time that I looked down at Carter and was coming out of a really great nap, but that's how I remember it. Now we have one: Potato Salad Marmalade. Let's test the waters and see what the little guy thinks about condiments and how …

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Potato Salad Marmalade (Trailer) 0:48

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