Guns, an ex-con, lots of beer and some stripping; Uncle Chris chronicles the craziest night of a young man’s life while visiting his uncle. The nephew is a recent college graduate about to embark on a cross-country bike trip. His uncle is an alcoholic garbage truck driver who lives in a trailer park. Part comedy, part tragedy and always absurd, Uncle Chris will examine both of their lives, the fascinating family lineage that they share and the reasons for why their lives are so completely different.
Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein revisit their cult-classic TV series Portlandia, sharing struggles and joys from each episode in this interview.
5 Aug 2025
06: Such a Sweet Little Boy
Tying the ideas and events from the previous episodes together, hear the full story of Uncle Chris’ life. Ian sits down with his Mom to talk about her little brother and the fate of their Panamanian family, making a fitting tribute to the one and only Uncle Chris.
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29 Jul 2025
05: War Zones
Hear heart-breaking and heartwarming stories from people who have experienced and escaped some of the worst situations imaginable as Ian interviews two friends that grew up in war zones. Stories about a young murderers life on the run, a boy’s survival of the Bosnian War, and the brutal reality for teenagers on Chicago’s South Side show that so much of what shapes us is out of our control.
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22 Jul 2025
04: You Are What You Are, You Is What You Is
After interviewing a friend that has done multiple cross-country bike trips, Ian shares the story of his bike trip. Recounting the motivation, training, excitement, and reality of a life on the road, Ian shares what actually happened when he set out for an adventure of his own.
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15 Jul 2025
03: Adventure!
Ian interviews the people that inspired him to go on the cross-country bike trip that lead him to his crazy night with Uncle Chris. Hear firsthand accounts from Hitchhikers, train hoppers and folks floating down the Mississippi on boats made out of garbage.
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8 Jul 2025
02: Panama: The Isthmus We Go To For Christmas
Ian interviews his Mom about the family history he shares with Uncle Chris, revealing stories of duels, dictators, and jungle tribes tied to Panama's founding families.
8 Jul 2025
01: Gun Under My Pillow, Frasier on TV
Ian recounts a wild night at Uncle Chris' trailer, involving ex-convicts, a retired stripper, booze, guns, and a lesson on bare-handed combat, in this narrative episode.
1 Jul 2025
Introducing: Uncle Chris
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Reach and audience
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YouTube views
419,108,275
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.7 / 5
32 ratings
Spotify
4.7 / 5
27 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
67
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
85
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