Comrade Marc and Comrade Tod wonder aloud whether communism is really as bad as Cold War-era capitalists made it out to be.

Comrade Marc and Comrade Tod wonder aloud whether communism is really as bad as Cold War-era capitalists made it out to be.

Back In The USSR

In an effort to perform a community service for the listeners, Marc and Tod embark on a journey of self-discovery. Plus: Tod's cool uncle dilemma, a positive experience for positive people, Mike Cioffi's Lock of the Week and more.

In an effort to perform a community service for the listeners, Marc and Tod embark on a journey of self-discovery. Plus: Tod's cool uncle dilemma, a positive experience for positive people, Mike Cioffi's Lock of the Week and more.

A Rocky Horror Father's Day

Unable to cope with the pressures of modern life, Marc contemplates life as a monk. Tod is there with tough questions and harsh realities, as is his way in such matters.

Unable to cope with the pressures of modern life, Marc contemplates life as a monk. Tod is there with tough questions and harsh realities, as is his way in such matters.

Marc The Monc

Tod had a bit of an incident when his wife needed to use his phone. He "got caught," you might say.

Tod had a bit of an incident when his wife needed to use his phone. He "got caught," you might say.

The Phone Where It Happened

Marc and Tod saddle up and ride through a whole bunch of news stories. The new Four Loko, drunk at SeaWorld, the real Batman and more.

Marc and Tod saddle up and ride through a whole bunch of news stories. The new Four Loko, drunk at SeaWorld, the real Batman and more.

Year of the Raw Dog

Let's dive in deep on the pathology of Tod's need to dive in deep.

Let's dive in deep on the pathology of Tod's need to dive in deep.

Goin' Deep

Marc and Tod kick around the various creative ideas they've had over the years but never really gotten around to executing.

Marc and Tod kick around the various creative ideas they've had over the years but never really gotten around to executing.

Bar Napkins

Marc and Tod pre-plan their funerals.

The Legend Lives On

Marc's been house hunting down in Long Beach. Tod knows how they can work together to keep the area safe.

Marc's been house hunting down in Long Beach. Tod knows how they can work together to keep the area safe.

www dot longbeach dot gov

Marc and Tod descend into the dark, sinister and deeply troubling world of Disneyland social clubs.

Marc and Tod descend into the dark, sinister and deeply troubling world of Disneyland social clubs.

This Small World Isn't Big Enough For The 40 Of Us

Live from the heart of San Diego, it's some guys talking on the radio.

Great podcast. So so funny. Sigh. Maybe a reunion episode?

I miss this

Finally their back!! The random banter and classic bits are awesome!

#dong

Low Budget FM

John Salwin laments the loss of this week's episode.

John Salwin laments the loss of this week's episode.

June 27, 2012: The News Monster That Never Was

It's a scramble as the show struggles to hold itself together. A rather abstract Pickup Line of the Week is field tested. The crew rummages around the bottom of the Listener Mailbag. Marc started trying to get into hockey and is now stuck with it.

It's a scramble as the show struggles to hold itself together. A rather abstract Pickup Line of the Week is field tested. The crew rummages around the bottom of the Listener Mailbag. Marc started trying to get into hockey and is now stuck with it.

June 4, 2012: Pickup Line of the Week, Listener Mail, Hockey Hockey Hockey

Marc's been locked in a room doing some app thing for months, and he's starting to become weirdly reclusive. Cioffi, Marc and Salwin discuss the concept of the Dumb Sea. Salwin's News Monster tackles some hard-hitting issues.

Marc's been locked in a room doing some app thing for months, and he's starting to become weirdly reclusive. Cioffi, Marc and Salwin discuss the concept of the Dumb Sea. Salwin's News Monster tackles some hard-hitting issues.

Aug. 19, 2012: Marc The Social Outcast, The Dumb Sea, News Monster

Marc is dismayed when he can't get any support for his plan to sleep with a forbidden Olympian. Cioffi's a one-stop shop when it comes to legal advice, real estate brokering, Federal laws and more. Salwin rides in on the News Monster with some great stories, one of which is oddly adorable.

Marc is dismayed when he can't get any support for his plan to sleep with a forbidden Olympian. Cioffi's a one-stop shop when it comes to legal advice, real estate brokering, Federal laws and more. Salwin rides in on the News Monster with some great stories, one of which is oddly adorable.

Aug. 5, 2012: Forbidden Olympics Sex, Conflicts of Interest, News Monster

With the San Diego Comic-Con this week, the big question is: is "cosplaying" okay, and if so, what should Seena cosplay as? Cioffi sticks by his stance that Marc (and no other dude) is allowed to wear a costume on any day other than Halloween. Plus: Cioffi mourns a great loss, Marc's boundless rage is only meant for use on the ice and more.

With the San Diego Comic-Con this week, the big question is: is "cosplaying" okay, and if so, what should Seena cosplay as? Cioffi sticks by his stance that Marc (and no other dude) is allowed to wear a costume on any day other than Halloween. Plus: Cioffi mourns a great loss, Marc's boundless rage is only meant for use on the ice and more.

July 9, 2012: Comic-Con Approacheth

Our man Cioffi may have had something to do with the Artwalk Chalk protests in Downtown Los Angeles, but Low Budget FM has the perfect replacement for the Artwalk. Plus: the Listener Mailbag is wide open and the Extreme Topic Bonanza makes a triumphant and unexpected comeback.

Our man Cioffi may have had something to do with the Artwalk Chalk protests in Downtown Los Angeles, but Low Budget FM has the perfect replacement for the Artwalk. Plus: the Listener Mailbag is wide open and the Extreme Topic Bonanza makes a triumphant and unexpected comeback.

Aug. 16, 2012: Chalk Protests, Razing Downtown LA, Listener Mail

Marc has to take a long look in the mirror after a lady friend made a comment about dating geeky guys. Cioffi delivers his Lock Of The Week, and launches an investigation into a scandal that could take down the entire NFL. Salwin runs down a Deadspin article that explains why the San Diego Chargers are a terrible, terrible team.

Marc has to take a long look in the mirror after a lady friend made a comment about dating geeky guys. Cioffi delivers his Lock Of The Week, and launches an investigation into a scandal that could take down the entire NFL. Salwin runs down a Deadspin article that explains why the San Diego Chargers are a terrible, terrible team.

Geeking Out & SPOOOORTTSSS

The entire concept of outdoor music festivals totally repulses Cioffi. Salwin brings in all the news stories you've been aching to know about.

The entire concept of outdoor music festivals totally repulses Cioffi. Salwin brings in all the news stories you've been aching to know about.

Festivals & News Monster

Cioffi pitches the show on how and why you should organize your very own "murder mystery dinner." The show does the Internet a favor by tackling open questions on Yahoo! Answers. Dark thoughts are explored.

Cioffi pitches the show on how and why you should organize your very own "murder mystery dinner." The show does the Internet a favor by tackling open questions on Yahoo! Answers. Dark thoughts are explored.

Murder Mysteries, Yahoo Answers & Dark Thoughts

Cioffi and Salwin have some Tough Talk for people who oppose steroid usage in professional sports. Marc got some bad advice when he ran into Aubrey Plaza at a party.

Cioffi and Salwin have some Tough Talk for people who oppose steroid usage in professional sports. Marc got some bad advice when he ran into Aubrey Plaza at a party.

Tough Talk and Aubrey Drama

Cioffi's co-workers tried to convince him that James Gandolfini had passed away, but he was not fooled. Marc announces his plans for the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary. The show's Lock of the Week is so good, you can secure a bank loan with it.

Cioffi's co-workers tried to convince him that James Gandolfini had passed away, but he was not fooled. Marc announces his plans for the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary. The show's Lock of the Week is so good, you can secure a bank loan with it.

Padawan McGuillicuty's

Marc is stuck in his car on the freeway but calls in to try and help with the show anyway. (Bonus content! Full show coming tomorrow!)

Marc is stuck in his car on the freeway but calls in to try and help with the show anyway. (Bonus content! Full show coming tomorrow!)

Aug. 4, 2012: Marc Phones It In (Bonus)

Marc's confused about the whole "Johnny Football" thing. Cioffi explains how you can make over $6 million in one weekend of sports gambling. The show's either already got or is considering a closed captioning racket. Salwin drops some news about stucco-eating snails, helpful labradors and more.

Marc's confused about the whole "Johnny Football" thing. Cioffi explains how you can make over $6 million in one weekend of sports gambling. The show's either already got or is considering a closed captioning racket. Salwin drops some news about stucco-eating snails, helpful labradors and more.

Notary Snipers and Phony Closed Captions

Marc updated his relationship status and Facebook treated it like we just went to war with Syria. There's a hole in the market that can only be filled by "Uber for Wingmen." The News Monster visits Ft. Lauderdale, targets deadbeat gamblers and more.

Marc updated his relationship status and Facebook treated it like we just went to war with Syria. There's a hole in the market that can only be filled by "Uber for Wingmen." The News Monster visits Ft. Lauderdale, targets deadbeat gamblers and more.

Insta-Wingmen and News Monster

Marc starts to tell a story about showing his ex-girlfriend the movie There Will Be Blood, but is quickly derailed by a questionable joke. Cioffi made a horrifying, life-altering decision involving some Miller Lite. Salwin rides in atop the News Monster with tales of intrigue and crimes on the high seas.

Marc starts to tell a story about showing his ex-girlfriend the movie There Will Be Blood, but is quickly derailed by a questionable joke. Cioffi made a horrifying, life-altering decision involving some Miller Lite. Salwin rides in atop the News Monster with tales of intrigue and crimes on the high seas.

Sep. 24, 2012: There Will Be Bad Jokes, Beer Catastrophe, News Monster

Cioffi's hours got cut at Forever 21, so he's been spending that time playing Starcraft 2 instead. Salwin has some thoughts that could be considered dark. Marc, Cioffi and Salwin run through a questionable list of the top ten failures of modern science.

Cioffi's hours got cut at Forever 21, so he's been spending that time playing Starcraft 2 instead. Salwin has some thoughts that could be considered dark. Marc, Cioffi and Salwin run through a questionable list of the top ten failures of modern science.

Aug. 26, 2012: Cioffi Is Wasting Away, Salwin's Dark Thoughts, Top Ten Science Failures 

It's finally time: Marc declares his candidacy for public office.

It's finally time: Marc declares his candidacy for public office.

Sep. 17, 2012: Marc Runs For School Board

In their never-ending quest to do the Internet a favor, Marc, Cioffi and Salwin try to punch up some Craigslist ads so the posters will get more responses.

In their never-ending quest to do the Internet a favor, Marc, Cioffi and Salwin try to punch up some Craigslist ads so the posters will get more responses.

July 2nd, 2012: Let's Punch Up That Craigslist Ad

Marc and Cioffi watched in horror as Clint Eastwood perpetrated a theft on national television. Salwin discusses his new highly-political one-man show. The show takes questions from Facebook about getting that Mr. Ed, Marc's ongoing trouble with the ladies, lunesta and much more.

Marc and Cioffi watched in horror as Clint Eastwood perpetrated a theft on national television. Salwin discusses his new highly-political one-man show. The show takes questions from Facebook about getting that Mr. Ed, Marc's ongoing trouble with the ladies, lunesta and much more.

Sep. 14, 2012: Clint Eastwood's Theft, Salwin's One Man Show, Facebook Questions

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