Check Out This Podcast

“Check Out This Podcast,” hosted by UT Austin student Gabby Dunn, returns in video podcast form. Each episode dives into someone’s favorite podcast: the stories they love, the moments that stuck with them, and why they can’t stop recommending it. From hidden gems to comfort listens, “Check Out This Podcast” is all about discovering what makes podcasts so meaningful to different people.

3. 'let's pretend we're having a sleepover' 07/22/2026

3. 'let's pretend we're having a sleepover' In this episode of Check Out This Podcast, host Gabby Dunn chats with UT freshman and member of the The Drag’s First Year Program, Johnson Phung, about his favorite podcast, " Johnson and Gabby focus on the episode "let's pretend we're having a sleepover," and play some fun sleepover games. They also weigh in on Chamberlain's rise to influencer stardom. /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/42119930

2. ‘A Man, a Plan, a Canal – Mars!’ 06/17/2026

2. ‘A Man, a Plan, a Canal – Mars!’ In this episode of Check Out This Podcast, The Drag’s Business and Executive Partnerships Manager, Abby Breyfogle, (and soon-to-be operations manager of The Drag), talks about one of her favorite podcasts, Abby and host Gabby Dunn talk about the 99PI episode, "A Man, a Plan, a Canal – Mars!" and their thoughts on extraterrestrial theories. /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/41667005

1. 'Alive' 05/20/2026

1. 'Alive' In this first episode of a new season Check Out This Podcast series, host Gabby Dunn chats with The Drag’s executive producer, Jake Gripp, about the podcast “Alive with Steve Burns”. Burns was the original host of Blues Clues. And while his time on Blues Clues was for the kids, nowadays, Burns is tackling the complicated questions of adulthood. Jake and Gabby dive into an episode of “Alive” which takes on the topic of parasocial relationships and Burns’s relationships with his fans. /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/41357855

Introducing a new season of 'Check Out This Podcast' 05/18/2026

Introducing a new season of 'Check Out This Podcast' “Check Out This Podcast," hosted by UT Austin student Gabby Dunn, returns this May. Now in video podcast form, each episode dives into someone’s favorite podcast: the stories they love, the moments that stuck with them, and why they can’t stop recommending it. From hidden gems to comfort listens, “Check Out This Podcast” is all about discovering what makes podcasts so meaningful to different people. /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/41334360

'WikiHole' 05/01/2025

'WikiHole' On this week’s episode, we join Katey (the pop culture diva) and Quigley as they dive into the WikiHole: a place where you end up with more questions than answers. We listen to “WikiHole” with three special guests who bring the comedic timing and commentary. If you love going down niche rabbit holes on Wikipedia, tune in for this new episode! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/36396395

'Mystery Show' 04/14/2025

'Mystery Show' Katey and Quigley return to tell you about a podcast classic, “Mystery Show”! We follow a journalist as she navigates the case of…a belt buckle? Join us as we remember why we loved this series, and why we think you should check out this podcast! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/35992860

'Sleep With Me' 03/19/2025

'Sleep With Me' Katey and Quigley review the most nonsensical podcast yet, “Sleep With Me.” Did it help Quigley fall asleep?? That’s a throwback to episode one – #IYKYK – but to find out, you’ll have to listen to this episode! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/35779945

'Valley Heat' 03/05/2025

'Valley Heat' Katey and Quigley aren’t sure what’s real anymore after diving into this episode of “Valley Heat”. One thing is for sure, the absurd drama of this podcast is amping up with cheating scandals and a mystery jaguar. If you’re looking to listen to fictional neighborhood gossip about the real neighborhood of Rancho Equestrian District of Burbank, California, you’ve found the right episode! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/35538215

'The Outlaw Ocean' 02/19/2025

'The Outlaw Ocean' Quigley and Katey do NOT recommend traveling 12 miles from land into international waters...you might end up on this podcast! The duo listens to “The Outlaw Ocean”, an investigative series of crimes that occur in the most unexplored area of earth – the deep sea. If you enjoy pirate tales and tracking down the bad guys, check out this podcast! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/35336890

'The Telepathy Tapes' 02/05/2025

'The Telepathy Tapes' Katey uses telepathy to read Quigley’s mind…and he’s saying…he has lots of thoughts about today’s podcast episode. We listened to “The Telepathy Tapes”, taking listeners on a journey with non-speaking autistic individuals experiencing what the podcast host claims is telepathy. Or is it? If you’re interested in the debates on pseudoscience, have a listen! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/35163375

Introducing: A new season of 'Darkness' 01/29/2025

Introducing: A new season of 'Darkness' On the evening of April 16, 1960, a young woman from McAllen, Texas named Irene Garza went to church for confession. She never returned home. A week later, her body was found floating in a canal. Decades would pass before the priest who murdered Irene was brought to justice in a historic case for the church and the Rio Grande Valley. In Season five of “Darkness,” host Talisa Treviño details the decades-long fight for justice for Irene. Hear from the investigators who tackled the case and Irene’s loved ones, as well as survivors of abuse in the Catholic church. /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/35068975

'Strangers on a Bench' 11/13/2024

'Strangers on a Bench' Katey and Quigley listen to “Strangers on a Bench,” a look into the inner lives of everyday people sitting on park benches. Other topics include Tom Odell, the importance of telling stories and not being completely sure what day (or week) it is. /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/33905862

'Search Engine' 10/30/2024

'Search Engine' Today's podcast answers all of the questions that keep you up at night, even Katey’s medicated dog. PJ Vogt of Search Engine invites a guest to discuss the hard-hitting question, how sad are monkeys at the zoo? Discussions of a suicidal elephant and anxious dogs occur, and Katey and Quigley let you know how you can entertain monkeys at the zoo. If you enjoy detailed answers over frivolous questions, this episode is calling your name! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/33687172

'Bananas' 10/16/2024

'Bananas' A podcast ranking system might be in the works after listening to today's episode, “Bananas”! This episode, Katey and Quigley unpack the ethics behind plants with feelings and animals that breathe through their butts. Plus, an Ig Nobel Prize might just be in the works. If you enjoy fun, intriguing news stories, check this one out! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/33490102

'Ridiculous History' 10/03/2024

'Ridiculous History' LBJ’s…indiscretions…are detailed in this episode of “Ridiculous History”. Join Katey and Quigley as they dissect and defend Johnson’s legacy, even the potty talk. If you love historical fun facts and calling your friends, this one's for you! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/33318237

'Binchtopia' 09/18/2024

'Binchtopia' Should men have to do a background check to start a podcast? Katey and Quigley ponder this as they dive into the manosphere: the world of men’s podcasts. This episode takes a funny but intelligent look into popular podcasts catered to young men – or maybe Katey? Tune in to listen to the great Fairness Doctrine debate! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/33093622

'Ringer Food' 09/04/2024

'Ringer Food' Are you hungry? You are going to be after this week’s review of “Ringer Food”. This episode has Katey and Quigley listening to food news and sharing their own personal stories. Hear about blue Powerade milkshakes, Katey and Quigley’s favorite barbecue sauces and Quigley’s time in a rap band. So listen to your stomach grumble, and learn if you should check out this podcast! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/32893617

'Ologies with Alie Ward' 08/20/2024

'Ologies with Alie Ward' Is Katey’s dog a capybara? Probably, if the snoring clip featured in the cold open is any indication. This episode, Katey and Quigley learn about hydrochoerology, which is apparently the study of capybaras. If you, too, enjoy learning a lot about various -ologies, tune into this episode to see if you should check out this podcast. /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/32672867

'Tom Slick: Mystery Hunter' 08/07/2024

'Tom Slick: Mystery Hunter' What would you do if you inherited loads of money? If you would smuggle a yeti finger out of a monastery in a film canister in the actor Jimmy Stewart’s suitcase, then “Tom Slick: Mystery Hunter” might be the podcast for you. This week’s episode has Katey and Quigley listening to an audio drama following an eccentric rich explorer on a journey to find yetis. So tune in to hear Quigley fail at an Owen Wilson impression, and learn if you should check out this podcast! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/32476902

'Stuff You Should Know' 07/24/2024

'Stuff You Should Know' Get out of your Wikipedia rabbit hole and check out this episode, in which Katey and Quigley listen to “Stuff You Should Know” (or, as Katey puts it, Stuff You *Could* Know). They learn about the history of Wikipedia and share memories of using the Encyclopedia Britannica, which makes them feel very, very old. /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/32218062

'I've Had It' 07/10/2024

'I've Had It' To celebrate 23 years of mutual spite, Quigley brings in special guest Emily Quigley this week in honor of their wedding anniversary. Katey, Quigley and Emily listen to “I’ve Had It”, a podcast celebrating petty grievances, and share if they’ve “had it or hit it” with marriage, the Oxford comma and hot rodent men. So if you like to complain, you should check out this podcast! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/32082052

'Lore' 06/26/2024

'Lore' Is Katey a witch? Quigley begins to think so as they listen to “Lore” this week. This episode recounts stories of witches that has Katey and Quigley discussing the historical events they were obsessed with as kids and Quigley’s dislike of the host’s voice. So if you are into folklore and mythology, or if you are secretly a witch, you should check out this podcast! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/31837697

'Matter of Opinion' 06/12/2024

'Matter of Opinion' In honor of Check Out this Podcast’s producer and editor Mackenzie Matwick’s final recording, Katey, Quigley and Mackenzie listen into Mackenzie’s favorite podcast by the New York Times Opinion Desk. This episode of “Matter of Opinion” dives into whether smartphones are really to be blamed children’s mental health. Learn Katey, Quigley and Mackenzie’s own thoughts and experiences on people’s relationships with smartphones and if you should check out this podcast. /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/31716777

'New Heights' 05/29/2024

'New Heights' Believe it or not, Katey actually started listening to the Kelce brothers’ podcast *before* Travis Kelce started dating Taylor Swift. In this episode, she and Quigley listen to “football’s funniest family duo” (self-proclaimed) – Travis and Jason Kelce, who host “New Heights,” an immensely popular and beloved podcast. In this episode of “New Heights” the Kelce brothers interview Arnold Schwarzenegger, who shares stories from bodybuilding and movie-making, and Katey and Quigley discuss their favorite Arnold films, so check out this podcast! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/31438502

'All There Is' 05/15/2024

'All There Is' Katey and Quigley are listening to Anderson Cooper’s podcast, “All There Is” this week. This podcast, and episode, is filled with touching stories about grief, loss and what we can learn from that. Katey and Quigley share their own personal stories with loss and talk about what they took from the podcast that everyone should think about, so give it a listen and check out this podcast. /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/31263907

'American Hysteria' 05/01/2024

'American Hysteria' Sea monkeys may have been all the rage in the 70s and 80s, but today we are revisiting them and their creator. This week Katey and Quigley are listening to the podcast “American Hysteria.” They recount their own memories with the tiny, loveable brine shrimp and discuss the podcast as a whole so go give it a listen and check out this podcast! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/31056293

'Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet' 04/17/2024

'Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet' Have you ever succumbed and written a Yelp review? Or maybe are you a regular writer? This week Katey and Quigley are listening to “Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet” where hosts Xandy and Christine Schiefer read off the best reviews they can find. This episode featured reviews on fad water bottles, so settle in and check out this podcast! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/30863058

'The Rest is History' 04/03/2024

'The Rest is History' Did someone say chocolate? No, this is not a chocolate themed episode, but this week Katey and Quigley are listening to “The Rest Is History.” The hosts of this podcast, Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland(no, not that one), take listeners through the history of chocolate. Whether you are more of a savory or sweet person it does not matter, but give it a listen and check out this podcast! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/30629378

'Hidden Brain' 03/20/2024

'Hidden Brain' This week Katey and Quigley listen to an episode of “Hidden Brain.” The episode focuses on how we rely on our memory to understand the world around us. Katey and Quigley talk about their own lapses in memory, the episode’s controversial guest and whether or not you should check out this podcast! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/30445808

'If Books Could Kill' 03/06/2024

'If Books Could Kill' To start off Women’s History Month, we work to answer the age-old question: are women from Mars, and men are from Venus? This week, Katey and Quigley listen to the podcast “If Books Could Kill.” This episode talks about John Gray’s book from 1992 that tackles the so-called common relationship problems between the sexes. Whether you’re from Earth, Mars, Venus or anywhere else, listen to Katey and Quigley decide whether or not you should check this out! /episode/index/show/5a183c2c-894e-479f-9d3c-9122a3c1ae35/id/30225528

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