Talking to people about things I like to talk about. Talking to people about things they like to talk about. Talking to people in my life about some of their funniest, most interesting, and craziest stories. Talking to people about their perspective on the universe.
$12,000 Credit Card Fraud, AI Viruses & Prediction Markets
Nick’s Amex Platinum card got hit with $12,000 in fraudulent online charges at Walgreens and Christian Dior, launching the boys into a wild conversation on digital privacy, prediction markets, and AI-engineered viruses. Chase, Nick, and Blake sit down to cover everything from local surveillance cameras to fantasy football commissioner headaches.
The Kahunas Origin Story: Post-breakup moves, gym bro roots, and surviving Tampa nightlife.
$12,000 Credit Card Fraud: Getting skimmed in Key West, $5,800 Walgreens sprees, and 21-day card freezes.
Mass Surveillance & VPNs: Flock license-plate cameras in St. Pete and protecting your data online.
Sports & Culture News: Akron’s $75 season ticket play-calling promo and Trump’s LeBron/WNBA commentary.
Fantasy Football Nightmare: League bozos, $10 low-score penalties, and draft strategy.
AI-Engineered Bio-Threats: Stanford using AI to design synthetic viruses and bio-security risks.
Prediction Markets Unleashed: Polymarket vs. sports betting, insider trading, and betting on wild weather.
Golf Mental Game & Pro Sports: Scotty Scheffler’s mindset, Brooks Koepka, and individual vs. team sports pressure.
St. Pete Real Estate & Local Shifts: $600k fixer-uppers, local bar closures, and Florida’s weird morning rain cycles.
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28 Jul 2026
Inflatable Nightclubs, Prepper Plans & High School Stories w/ Zac Gottlieb
Inflatable backyard nightclubs, high school hazing stories, and low-budget apocalypse prepper plans. Chase is joined by his good friend Zac Gottlieb for a wide-ranging, hilarious catch-up on the Chasing Stars podcast.
In this episode, Chase breaks down his struggle learning golf from an instructor who usually teaches six-year-olds, while Zac brings a debate about which sport is statistically the hardest to go pro in. The guys also dive deep into the absolute wild side of Facebook Marketplace, Naples' notorious "Seed to Table" grocery store, government surveillance cameras, pitbull encounters, and why politicians seem a little too comfortable on the Senate floor.
00:00 – Taking golf lessons from a kid's golf coach
02:15 – What’s the hardest sport to go pro in?
03:40 – Finding $600 inflatable nightclubs on Facebook Marketplace
06:10 – The wild "Seed to Table" grocery store in Naples
09:00 – High school hazing horror stories & getting punched in the face
13:30 – Taco Bell outbreaks, the dog, & terrible athlete statues
16:00 – Flock surveillance cameras & tracking tech
18:15 – What’s your apocalypse prepper plan?
21:00 – Near-death stories: Full-tilt puppy rescues & fighting a pitbull
24:10 – Anaphylactic bee stings, allergy therapy & Navy spy dolphins
28:00 – Sensory deprivation float tanks & Senate floor mishaps
Host: Chase (@ChasingStars)
Guest: Zac Gottlieb
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12 Jun 2026
The Secret Reasons Why the Rich Are Building Underground Cities and Living at Sea
Most people overlook life’s little mysteries, but in this episode, host Chase and his charismatic friend Kermit Lowry—an entrepreneur, plant enthusiast, and avid traveler—dive deep into bizarre viral phenomena, conspiracy theories, and wild news stories. Together, they unravel everything from the strange men entering NYC manholes and secret underground border tunnels to the jaw-dropping plans for a massive mobile city at sea that is eight times the size of the world’s biggest cruise ship. They also tackle the oddities of the digital age, like fake plant obsessions, "sewer tourists," and the mysterious disappearance of scientists near Los Alamos. Interwoven with hilarious insights into Kermit's life as an Atlanta-based gym enthusiast and dedicated plant dad, this conversation blends humor with genuine curiosity. Essential listening for skeptics and adventurers alike, this episode delivers candid takes and big laughs that will leave you questioning what’s real and what’s just a clever cover-up.
2 Jun 2026
From Masked Men to Exploding Rockets: The Chaotic Return of Austin & Ryan
In this hilarious and fast-paced episode of Chasing Stars, host Chase reunites with long-time friends Austin and Ryan to unpack the absolute weirdest corners of recent news and internet culture. The trio dives headfirst into everything from a technical breakdown of their own intro-music blunders to the internet's obsession with a Fox News commentator who appeared to be wearing a hyper-realistic mask. The conversation quickly spirals into the terrible timing of Blue Origin’s latest rocket explosion, the absurdity of over-competitive adults taking casual bar sports way too seriously, and a viral bodycam clip of a police officer completely misjudging a traffic stop with a one-handed driver. Packed with unfiltered banter, existential questions about genetically modified mosquitoes, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this is one catch-up session you don't want to miss.
28 May 2026
Juice, Jury Duty, and the CIA's Alien DNA Dragnet
In this hilariously chaotic episode of Chasing Stars, host Chase reunites with his good friend Parker to unpack a wild mix of personal adventures and bizarre global headlines. The duo kicks things off with a recap of a rainy, headphone-clad weekend at the Sugar Shack Sessions jamming out to the band Juice, before diving headfirst into Parker's impending jury duty doom. From there, the conversation spins completely off the rails as they break down the hilarious failure of the steroid-fueled Enhanced Games, the trend of graduation crowds aggressively booing AI-themed commencement speeches, and the modern tragedy of "speakeasies" that refuse to stay a secret. Wrap it all up with a healthy dose of skepticism over a masked Fox News guest and a deep dive into whether the CIA is hunting down alien bloodlines via Ancestry.com, and you have an episode that proves the modern world is far stranger—and funnier—than fiction.
14 May 2026
A Star Reborn: The Chasing Stars Reboot with Josh Crane
Join host Chase Gunnell and his long-time friend, Josh Crane, as they embark on a hilarious and insightful journey in the long-awaited reboot of the Chasing Stars podcast. In this premiere episode, the duo dives into a whirlwind of topics, from testing out potential new segments like "State Law of the Week" and "Chase's Current Events" to debating the merits of bird watching and the unexpected challenges of fatherhood. With their signature wit and candid camaraderie, Chase and Josh navigate through intriguing stories of infectious diseases, secret agents in California, and even the latest celebrity gossip, all while exploring the relatable struggles of growing older and the absurdities of modern life. Tune in for an episode packed with laughter, unexpected trivia, and a fresh perspective on what it means to be a "star" in today's world.
25 Apr 2023
Episode 6 - Kenzie
Kenzie tells her best ghost story and tells me how reincarnation works. We also find out about bird arsonists.
18 Apr 2023
Episode 5 - Austin & Ryan
Austin & Ryan help me debut a brand new segment, figure out if birds are real, and we finally find out what civil engineers do! Also all the best reasons to become a magician in Hawaii.
10 Apr 2023
Episode 4 - Jack
Jack talks about his time working at NASCAR along with a couple new segments we came up with.
28 Mar 2023
Episode 3 - Parker
Are Parker and his dad actually clones? What really is logistics? What's a go to move when encountering your political enemies? Find out all these answers and more.
21 Mar 2023
Episode 2.2 - Josh Part 2
Part 2 of Josh and I questioning our realities and giving our take on the spiciest space drama in the universe.
15 Mar 2023
Episode 2.1 - Josh Part 1
Part 1 of Josh and I talking about the Jags, working in one of the craziest environments in Jacksonville, and Josh defends his fellow West Virginians.
2 Mar 2023
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