The irreverent leftist podcast “Chapo Trap House” has carved out a unique niche in political commentary since its launch in 2016, blending sardonic humour with sharp critiques of American politics and culture. Hosted by Will Menaker, Matt Christman, and Felix Biederman, along with frequent appearances from Amber A’Lee Frost and Virgil Texas, the show has attracted a devoted following through its unfiltered takes on everything from electoral politics to pop culture absurdities.
Approaching nearly a thousand episodes spanning presidential campaigns, cultural moments, and countless “slop” sessions dissecting the week’s most ridiculous news, certain installments have risen above the rest as essential listening that captures the show’s distinctive voice and comedic timing. These standout episodes represent the podcast at its most incisive, hilarious, and unexpectedly insightful.
Please note, some of the following episodes are behind a Patreon paywall.
Episode 265 – Thanksgiving Dinar
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This holiday season, we present: Donald Trump’s remarkably direct and brutally candid weapons-for-slain-reporter arrangement, followed by additional proof that we’re experiencing Chapo Year 0 through the absurdly comedic tale of Trump backers pouring their nest eggs into Iraqi currency. Lastly, strategies for conversing with your right-wing Uncle and crucially, how to politically awaken his troublesome offspring.
837 – Flag Hags feat. ALAB Series
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The founding scoundrels of jurisprudence Tim and Andy from the ALAB Series podcast drop in to discuss legal matters and tribunals today…
Episode 224 – Cortez the Killer feat. Trevor Beaulieu and Katherine Krueger
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Following up on a topic from the previous week’s show, we examine a collection of frantic and furious reactions about how Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s win will bring catastrophe to socialism, disaster for democrats and/or complete racial conflict, based on which extremist you consult.
694 – Tulkun King
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It’s at last time to go back to Pandora: we critique Avatar: The Way of Water. James Cameron broadens and enhances his extraterrestrial tale of exploitation and rebellion in virtually every imaginable manner, featuring groundbreaking cetacean combat, CRUSTACEAN ROBOTS, and contrasting concepts of immortality, one sacred & one cursed. Mount your Skimwing and accompany us again in this awareness-expanding spectacular fantasy realm of azure beings.
460 – Masque of the Orange Death
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President Trump got COVID. The boys discuss.
Conservative Cartoons
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A hilarious analysis of how incredibly bad most conservative cartoons are.
644 – Hunter Gatherer
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The hosts lament the death of ex-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and contemplate his existence and profession while theorizing about why someone eliminated him with a makeshift explosive device. They subsequently examine Elon “Mr. Excessive Commitment” Musk’s withdrawal from purchasing Twitter, Hunter Biden’s recent shenanigans, and President Brandon’s plummeting popularity numbers.
308 – There’s Nothing Like a Dame feat. Nick Hayes
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Virgil sets the record straight; we elaborate on the religious matter from seven days prior; we gloat over two New York Times pieces regarding the anti-Bernie faction getting nervous; and Nick Hayes joins us to discuss Means TV, a progressive streaming platform.
Episode 58 – We Live in The Zone Now
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Will, Matt, Felix and Virgil emerge in The Zone to absorb the electoral outcomes, digest the surprise, and embrace Bill Mitchell as our fresh father figure. More crucially, we examine the shortcomings of America’s professional/credential class, progressive blame-shifting, the weakness and insignificance of the Democratic Party, and our fresh mission and goals under the approaching Trump administration. Causes for fear, motives for optimism, and confirmation that we remain prepared to journey with you all daily.
Episode 735 – The Termonator
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Today, we provide comprehensive analysis of Ron DeSantis’ Twitter Space campaign announcement disaster.
Chapo Reading Series – Meghan McCains Awful Book
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The boys provide a hilarious and scathing review of Meghan MacCains book.
550 – Sweet L Of Liberty
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We examine the savage, foolish, and humiliating conclusion of our savage, foolish, and humiliating two-decade military presence in Afghanistan.
Episode 129 – The Affordable Cov-fefe Act feat. Tim Faust
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Tim Faust returns to analyze the GOP’s unsuccessful healthcare initiative, what follows, and how to capitalize on the opportunity and advocate for single-payer and further reforms.
Episode 194 – Jordan Peterson’s “12 Rules For Life”
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The boys take on Jordan Peterson’s insanely stupid book and give it the proper mocking treatment only Chapo Trap House can provide.
420 – White Lines feat. Stavros Halkias
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Beloved Stavvy Baby comes back to address urgent guidance inquiries from (others’) correspondence collections. We subsequently examine Nebraska senator Ben Sasse’s dreadful graduation address to predict the destiny of the Republican party.
Episode 294 – CPAC: Judgement Days
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Nothing better than a scathing look at CPAC.
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