5/4/26 : Revenge of the Fifth Tacos, Headlines, and more...
Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne run through a fast-paced episode covering May 4th observances and pop culture — Star Wars Day, notable birthdays and recent celebrity deaths — alongside major headlines: the Kent State anniversary, an attempted assassination charge, misinformation after the White House shooting, Iran and OPEC developments, and congressional hearings.
The show also touches on economic and travel impacts like gas and airline troubles, sports highlights including the Kentucky Derby and bowling, movie recommendations, and light-hearted Cinco de Mayo taco-and-drink pairings to finish the episode.
27 Apr 2026
4/27/26 : From Prime Rib to Prime Time: This Week’s Major Alerts
This episode recaps a busy week of breaking news: multi-day severe weather and tornado alerts in the central U.S., massive wildfires in Georgia and Florida, and a troubling report about cancer-linked toxins in U.S. tap water.Hosts cover major national and international stories, including deadly shootings in Louisiana, escalating U.S.–Iran naval actions in the Strait of Hormuz, political shakeups, and coverage of notable celebrity and cultural passings.The show also highlights top sports moments — the Boston Marathon, NFL Draft picks, NBA and NASCAR action — and closes with entertainment notes and personal takes from the hosts.
Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne bring a fast-paced 420 episode covering severe spring weather and tornadoes, the origin of "420," notable birthdays and deaths, and major national and international news (politics, the Strait of Hormuz, and House votes).
The show also dives into sports and entertainment highlights: wrestling and WrestleMania recaps, UFC and UFC at the White House, MLB and NASCAR updates, nostalgic TV revivals, and pop-culture commentary — all delivered with the hosts' casual banter.
Welcome to the Casual Rundown Podcast. And now for your hosts, Maxwell Carter and Joseph Waldole.Max and Joseph recap a packed week: Artemis splashdown and space trivia, historical anniversaries, and major geopolitical tensions including the Iran ceasefire and maritime blockade.They cover local and pop-culture moments—Buc-ee’s arrival, Sheetz growth, celebrity birthdays and deaths—plus sports highlights (Masters, NASCAR, PBA) and their lighthearted Top 5 desserts, celebrating National Peach Cobbler Day.
3 Apr 2026
4/3/27 : Artemis Launch, Tiger’s Crash, and Top Space Movies — The Casual Rundown Podcast
The hosts cover a wide range of topics in this episode: reflections on Good Friday and calendar differences, severe weather and tornado history, and the anniversary of the Panama Papers.
They recap major news including the With some moderate microphone trouble, the hosts talk about the Artemis 2 moon mission, U.S. political developments, international incidents, and recent high-profile incidents like Tiger Woods' crash. Sports and entertainment highlights include bowling, NASCAR, March Madness, new movies, and a top-five space-movie countdown.
Short segments also touch on health, environmental concerns, and notable birthdays and passings, all delivered in a conversational, local-radio style.
27 Mar 2026
3/27/26 : March Madness, Really High Gas & Top 5 Worst Jobs We’ve Ever Had
This episode covers big national and global stories: massive wildfires in Nebraska, a runway collision at LaGuardia, refinery and plant fires, rising Middle East tensions affecting oil, and landmark verdicts against tech platforms alongside the shutdown of a viral AI app.
We also run through sports and entertainment — March Madness, NASCAR, PBA bowling, and celebrity news — and close with a light-hearted top-five segment about the worst jobs the hosts ever had.
20 Mar 2026
3/22/26 : Meteor Over Lake Erie, Tornado Toll, and Chuck Norris’ Passing
Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne recap a packed episode covering recent severe weather and a meteor over Lake Erie, deadly tornadoes, the passing of Chuck Norris, military casualties, and political fallout including Joe Kent's resignation.
They also discuss local Ohio news and OSU leadership changes, AI education initiatives, sports highlights like March Madness and bowling, celebrity birthdays, and a Top Five segment on artists who found success as solo acts.
6 Mar 2026
3/6/26 : Casual Rundown: From the Alamo to Airstrikes — Today's Headlines
Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne run through a fast‑paced episode covering local weather and historical notes, notable birthdays and deaths, and a massive frozen food recall linked to glass contamination.
They discuss international developments including strikes on Iran and Pentagon‑AI tensions, U.S. political news and Texas races, then move to sports (NASCAR, MLB, PBA bowling) and entertainment topics like revivals, remakes and a top‑five list of unnecessary reboots.
27 Feb 2026
2/27/26 : Tariffs, Iran Tensions and Cartoons: Politics Collide with Pop Culture
Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne cover a wide mix of news, sports and pop culture in this episode — from record East Coast snowfalls and Fun Fact Friday to major political developments like the Supreme Court tariff ruling, Trump’s new tariffs, a Mar‑a‑Lago breach, and State of the Union reactions.
The episode also touches on international tensions with Iran, local U.S. stories (including Ohio investigations and city immigration policies), plus lighter segments on the Olympics, historic bowling feats, movies/TV releases, and a nostalgic top-five cartoons rundown.
20 Feb 2026
2/20/26 : Casual Rundown: Deaths, Drama, and Daytona Surprises
Welcome to the Casual Rundown Podcast with Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne — a no-holds-barred look at this week’s biggest headlines, oddities, and personal stories. The hosts cover celebrity deaths, shocking crimes, legal showdowns, economic and tech drama, sports highlights, pop culture and light-hearted personal anecdotes in their trademark conversational style.
13 Feb 2026
2/13/ 26 : Epstein Files, Super Bowl Fallout, and a Heatwave of Headlines
Hosts Joseph Walborne and Maxwell Carter walk through a wild mix of items from Feb 13, 2020: fun historical facts, notable births and recent deaths, and breaking headlines about Pentagon laser tests that grounded flights, political controversies, and developments tied to the Epstein files. The episode also dives into pop culture — Super Bowl halftime debates, the Olympics, MrBeast trivia, TV and movie picks (including Ozark and a playful mafia-movie top five) — plus personal stories about diets, detoxes, and an indestructible flashlight.
6 Feb 2026
2/6/26 : From Monopoly to Benghazi: News Roundup, Movies, and Survival Trivia
Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne cover a wide-ranging episode: breaking news from the newly released Epstein files and Benghazi developments, the recent market and crypto swings, and political headlines.
They also mix lighter segments on gardening and seed starting, a KitchenAid meat-grinder review, movie and TV picks, Super Bowl talk, and a playful stranded-island top-five list.
31 Jan 2026
1/30/26 : Snow, Scandals & Shutdowns: This Week’s Unfiltered Roundup
Hosts Joseph and Maxwell run through a packed episode covering severe winter storms, breaking news about a Minneapolis shooting involving federal agents, new international alliances, refugee funding votes, and growing congressional fraud investigations — including President Trump’s announcement of a National Fraud Enforcement Unit and a potential government shutdown.They also touch on cultural and lifestyle stories: Don Lemon’s arrest, notable deaths, chess news, favorite product picks, NFL playoff and coaching updates, Alex Honnold’s skyscraper climb, recent movies, and a long list of memorable concert experiences.
23 Jan 2026
1/23/26 : Trump’s Board of Peace, a $700B Greenland Bid and Global Tariffs — Week Recap
Hosts chat through a packed episode covering national and global headlines, including possible permanent daylight savings, NYSE plans for tokenized 24/7 trading, rising gold and silver prices, and a Fed market injection amid calls for oversight.They discuss geopolitics and controversy — the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, President Trump’s new "Board of Peace," a reported Greenland purchase plan, looming tariffs, and international reactions — plus major sports results and entertainment news.The episode also shares practical tips and lighter segments: storm preparation and top activities while snowed in, spicy hot‑sauce trends, home projects and seed shopping, and movie and TV recommendations.
15 Jan 2026
1/15/26 : Trump’s Middle Finger, Deep-State Drama & Jam Bands
Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne cover the week’s headlines: a snowy January, Trump’s confrontational Michigan visit, fresh talk of deep-state investigations, arrests tied to leaks, international tensions with Russia and Iran, and debates over federal spending and policy. They also share lighter segments — product picks (a cooking torch and a pet grooming vac), sports recaps and picks, entertainment news including Bob Weir’s passing and an Eddie Murphy documentary, and a top-five rundown of jam bands — all wrapped in the Casual Rundown’s conversational style.
9 Jan 2026
1/9/26: Casual Rundown: Dogs, Drama & Political Shakeups (Jan 9, 2026)
Hosts Joseph Walborne and Maxwell Carter chat through weather and vacation stories, share dog mishaps, and break down the week's big headlines — Marjorie Taylor Greene's departure, Trump’s online attacks, delays on the Epstein file release, and the arrest of Nicolás Maduro — plus notes on immigration, congressional retirements, and global banking ties.
They also cover sports updates (college football and NFL), highlight two travel products (Jamaica Me Crazy coffee and an intelligent detector), react to recent TV finales, and close with a top-five list of the most disappointing series endings.
26 Dec 2025
12/26/25 : America Fest Fallout: Nicki Minaj, Ben Shapiro, and Political Drama
Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne riff on holiday highlights and a week of explosive headlines, from America Fest controversies and celebrity blowups to new political candidates, Epstein files, and debates about rigged sports.
The episode also covers entertainment drops, survival TV, personal holiday gifts, and the hosts’ top five 2025 headlines — a fast-paced, opinionated roundup of politics, pop culture, and conspiracy chatter.
Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne casually break down the week’s biggest stories and share the things they love. The episode blends current events, hot headlines, and personal recommendations in a relaxed, conversational style.
Topics include a high-profile celebrity family case, alleged Medicaid fraud linked to Somali communities, immigration enforcement debates, recent political speeches and policy moves, and major sports updates such as Patrick Mahomes and NFL playoff drama.
The hosts also discuss recent purchases (a mattress vacuum and a rebounder), movies and TV picks, and finish the episode with a top five Christmas movie countdown and lighthearted banter.
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