The boys are joined by Rat, and in the book of the week, the Kraken is a liar and a thief. Then, the boys discuss One Piece, live action One Piece with puppets, and whether One Piece had a steampunk arc (it did). Plus, Matthew gets Huawei with it. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends (and sometimes a third!…

BOO! Listen up all ghouls & goblins!! The best spooky stories, terrifying tales, and paranormal parables told over the last 5 years of this podcast, compiled together with the most scary stories sent in by the listeners! Light a candle, swirl your cider, and listen to these tales of ghostly behavior, apparitions, creepy coincidences, alien encounte…

James Willems (comedian, writer, Funhaus) hits me with a headlock, tackle, drop down, hiptoss which feeds nicely into a ninety-nine question interview. Join James and I as we discuss a recurring theme of Power Rangers in his life, earning a nickname, childhood shirts that finally fit, leveling up, MC Skat Kat, Human Centipede 2, hobo names, and det…

In the book this week, a TV producer pitches her next smash hit: Young Alan. That’s gotta be a prequel show, right? Right?? Then, the boys get Huawei with it. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they resolve to read the library's many books, which are…

Ross Bryant (improviser, comedian, Dropout, writer for Mystery Science Theatre 3000, performer for Improvised Shakespeare Company) and I find the oldest wood-grainiest steakhouse we can and rattle off a menu of ninety-nine questions. Join Ross and I as we discuss his biggest improv influences, wise words from Tom Hanks, the selflessness of a conser…

In the book this week, a retired gunslinger bumps into a time traveler who’s perpetuating some harmful stereotypes about the Wild West. Then, the boys discuss whether it’s too late for Michael Caine to come back from retirement and play Jeeves in Jeeves Returns, and Lost in Narration Manuel Miranda. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in …

Kylie Brakeman (comedian, actor, host of 'Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists', former writer for The Tonight Show) and I shrink down and sit inside of a novelty rubber duck ashtray for the sake of a classy ninety-nine question interview. Join Kylie and I as we discuss rebellious Bananagram playing, Chappell Roan, red meat, ranking "It's a Sma…

It's 70! In the book this week, Bulk Haulage realises he'll need to be more than just polite to ChatGPT if he wants the robots to spare him when they take over the world. Then, the boys discuss audio-described Love Island drownings, making America smaller again, Scottish independence, and the next pope: Erik! At the risk of breaking the fourth wall…

Elyse Willems (comedian, producer, Funhaus, host of '30 Morbid Minutes', writer of 'A Night in Halloween House') and I watch out for the icy patch, but still slip into a ninety-nine question interview. Join Elyse and I as we discuss what led to her comedic sensibilities, the magic of the Muppets, vuvuzelas, Canadian television, evading Queen copyri…

Bailey Meyers (lead writer for 'Honest Game Trailers', content producer for Fandom, creator of 'GooseDrunks' YouTube series) and I mostly discuss her awesome cats but I guess we find a little time to squeeze in a ninety-nine question interview too. Join Bailey and I as we discuss what the best Goosebumps book is, awful 2000s reality competition sho…

Imran Khan (games writer, formerly Game Informer, Fanbyte, Kinda Funny) and I sit down for our weekly meeting of the anime club, only to discover it's actually a ninety-nine question interview. Join Imran and I as we discuss the future of the games industry, inspiring words from teachers, Disney fast passes, gamifying breakfast, silent fireworks, B…

One year on from his library sabbatical, Erik finally comes clean. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends trapped in a fictional library. With no hope of escape, they resolve to read the library's many books, which are actually just absurd comedy scripts written by Matthew. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@losti…

Nick Wiger ('Doughboys' podcast, Get Played' podcast, writer) and I take a ninety-nine question interview, fry it to a golden brown to make a shell, add black beans, a three-cheese blend, lettuce, tomatoes, and reduced fat sour cream, with some Fire sauce packets on the side - yum! Join Nick and I as we discuss fantasy casting a Doughboys movie, hi…

HE'S ALIVE! Bob Buel (99 Questions) returns to the library. In the book this week, the mayor of an Old West town has an intervention for the local gunslinger, who's challenged so many people to duels for the smallest infractions that almost everyone in the town is now dead. Then, the boys announce the death of Osama bin Laden, and discuss Bob's nex…

Eric Silver (head of development at Multitude podcast collective, 'Join The Party' podcast) begins heating up and slam dunks a full ninety-nine question interview. Join Eric and I as we discuss his favorite moment as DM in a D&D game, finding his career path, whether Skyrim broke the genre, bacon psy-ops, The Commissioner, secret frogs, respecting …

In a double-story season premiere, the boys read a book about budget flights, which are pretty much just regular flights except there's a little gremlin on the wing of the plane. Then, they read a book about a plucky passenger's plot to pilfer all the peanuts from the plane. Plus, in a game of 'Sabrina Carpenter Nonsense Outro or Not That', Matthew…

Arasha Lalani (Smosh, 'Spitball' Podcast, actor) combats her Queen of Lies moniker by telling the truth all the way through a ninety-nine question interview...or does she? Join Arasha and I as we discuss her goals in comedy, slapping her boss, her Marvel superpower, mystery colognes, celebrity idolization, Big Time Rush, inappropriate dog names, th…

In Volume 2, the boys read a book about a giant rat mafia mob boss mixup. And Jerry. Plus, in a rousing round of the Segments-inspired ‘Sabrina or Sabrinah’, Erik must guess which lyrics were written by Sabrina Carpenter, and which were written by Matthew. See you in season five! At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows tw…

In Volume 1 of the season finale, the boys read a book about a COOL judge. He's not like other judges! Then, they discuss the importance of getting Jimmy Saville's name right, puppet club, and listening to TV through a wall through a cup. Stay tuned for Volume 2! At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends trapped…

Liana Ruppert (community manager, host, writer, formerly Game Informer) decides between the paragon and renegade options along a ninety-nine question interview. Join Liana and I as we discuss the importance of self care in a rocky games industry, the importance of her Commander Shepard statue, fighting a shark, gelatinous blobs of pasta, Tim Curry,…

Janet Varney (star of 'The Legend of Korra' TV series, host of 'The JV Club' podcast, co-host of 'Avatar: Braving the Elements' podcast, co-founder of SF Sketchfest) and I hop on our Light Cycles and head off down to a grid that looks suspiciously like a ninety-nine question interview. Join Janet and I as we discuss the on-going legacy of the Avata…

The boys are joined by StormVandal, and in her very own book, a [CENSORED] soon goes [CENSORED] when the [CENSORED] is actually [CENSORED]. Then, they discuss using milk to get people to buy more milk, Tambor alerts, slurs, The Mount of Monte Fisto, and jokes at Kate Middleton's expense that, at the time of the recording, weren't THAT insensitive. …

Ryan Gaul (actor, writer, improv comedian, in 'The Last O.G.' & 'Superstore') and I adjust our sails and take to the high seas in a breezy and scenic ninety-nine question interview. Join Ryan and I as we discuss his comedic idols, the majesty of bridges, pumpkin bombing, tickling wrestlers, Hall vs Oates, making out with your celebrity crushes, bre…

In the book this week, a TV dog whisperer has built his reputation on finding quick but long-lasting fixes to almost any dog behaviour problem... but it's usually getting them put down :( Then, the boys are joined by Lamb (@llambface) and Sav (@spavmanna) to discuss why you shouldn't recycle, and serial killers again. Plus, Lamb finally asks the qu…

Finally, the host becomes...the guest! Bob Buel (host of '99 Questions') is a guy who decided to start an oddly numbered interview podcast 4 years ago. But today, super special guest host Isla Hinck (co-founder of 'Easy Allies', musician, producer) gives a ninety-nine question interview to that guy who has hosted this show the previous ninety-eight…

In the book this week, this hawk is feeling peckish. Then, the boys discuss the ungrateful pieces of shit on the Les Mis subreddit, reverse psychology affirmations, Baldur’s Gays, Chris Rock’s skull made out of rock, and Good Boy. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends trapped in a fictional library. With no …

Gabby Ortiz (pro wrestler, Apple TV+'s "Monster Factory") and I find out that this ain't a scene, nor an arms race, but a ninety-nine question interview...but I digress. Join Gabby and I as we discuss the truth of becoming an internet meme, highlights of filming her reality show, pro-wrestling injuries, a love for Fallout Boy, skee-ball, sneaking t…

Ready for something weird AGAIN...again...AGAIN?! For the fourth year in a row, I interview random folks I encounter on the video chat site ChatRoulette - they are from all over the globe from all different ways of life and all take the task of answering questions from the famed list of ninety-nine questions. Things get real, things get insightful,…

In the book this week, two years on from the death of Santa Claus, a group of recovering mall Santas must finally learn to let go. Then, just for Christmas, the boys discuss Canadian serial killers and former wrestler Chris Benoit, before DMing Erik's favourite athlete. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narration follows two friends …

Pete Quinnell (WrestleTalk, the PeteRepeat YouTube channel, PartsFunKnown, No Rolls Barred) masters the art of waterbending live on the air and uses it for the sole purpose of answering a ninety-nine question interview. Join Pete and I as we discuss the inspiration behind his new video essay channel PeteRepeat, his passion for Avatar: The Last Air …

It's 60! Matthew finds 3 more books written by real, famous authors- or at least the first lines of them. Forced to make the stories up as they go along, the boys spout nonsense about not quite making the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, the University of Oxford, and letting a guy have his projects. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in Narratio…

Devyn (TuddyTalk) makes his library debut to read a book about Felony Klein, who finds out the hard way that not every celebrity can have an interesting lineage. Then, the boys discuss the addictive properties of chocolate milk, family friendly turtle facts, and Erik's first beef in literally a year. At the risk of breaking the fourth wall, Lost in…

Brennan Williams (former WWE superstar formerly known as Mace / ma.çé / Dio Madden, former NFL athlete) finds himself in charge of Evangelion Unit-01, piloting it into the heart of battle, but all he wants to do is answer a ninety-nine question interview. Join Brennan and I as we discuss his proudest moments in Maximum Male Models in WWE, the coole…

Elliot Roberts (YouTube video essayist) and I find out that in the end, the love you take is equal to the amount of ninety-nine question interviews you go through. Join Elliot and I as we discuss why he started his YouTube channel, his love of The Beatles, his take on the 'Paul is Dead' theory, the best looking pizza, content vs art, the TV show Lo…

Brian Shea (Game Informer, 'All Things Nintendo' podcast) flips over a rock trying to find the 900th Korok seed, but finds a lovely ninety-nine question interview instead - what was THAT doing there! Join Brian and I as we discuss becoming an interviewing mainstay for Game Informer, what led him down his path in games journalism, tips to a better s…

Mary Birdsong (actress, comedian, Reno 911!, Succession) battles me in a contest of Judy Garland impressions and somehow we wind up at a ninety-nine question interview. Join Mary and I as we discuss her fondest on-set Reno 911 memories, being a true New Jersian, finger painting, clove cookies, impressions, Young Frankenstein, sidewalk library boxes…

In 4 Cast 2 Curious, a YouTube conspiracy theorist gets a rude awakening when he finds out that his latest theory- weather channels are just guessing the weather- is actually true. Then, the boys play back some highlights from their Good Boy watch-along, DM some celebrities, and post a good tweet about Charlie Day. At the risk of breaking the fourt…

Jenna Stoeber (YouTube video essayist, formerly Polygon) is fighting evil by moonlight, winning love by daylight, never running from a real fight, and somehow still has time for a ninety-nine question interview. Join Jenna and I as we discuss her video she's proudest of so far, her love of The Wicker Man, haunted hay rides, silver dudes, regrettabl…

Kyle Bosman (Delayed Input, formerly Easy Allies) and I open up an atlas to learn more about the world and unite the planet, but we find every page replaced with a ninety-nine question interview...so we do that instead. Join Kyle and I as we discuss his inspirations, his life's through-line of Digimon, monkey brains, Jay Leno, what Dolly Parton sme…

In this week's episode of the only official Good Boy podcast, the (good) boys read a book about a superhero whose multiverse powers, while impressive, are sort of a dead trope. Then, they discuss likely Good Boy post-credits scenes, songs from the perspective of the sun, and whether or not they're the asshole. At the risk of breaking the fourth wal…

IT'S AWARD TIME! We are highlighting the absolute BEST from all the previous episodes of '99 Questions' with a unique award show dubbed The Buely Awards. Featuring supercut compilations of fan favorite questions and brand new audio from surprise returning guests accepting awards! Put on your finest tux, some elegant gowns, and walk the audio red ca…

And we're back. In PR Crisis on Infinite Earths, a superhero accidentally tweets from the wrong account, revealing his secret identity. To fix his snafu, he enlists Yelp's highest rated PR agency, whose methods- rewinding time to before the mistake was made- have thus far been foolproof. Then, Erik reads Matthew's genuinely heartfelt letters, and t…

Rebekah Valentine (senior reporter for IGN) and I team up to launch a devastating X-Strike double tech to Queen Zeal....but it just kinda ends up looking like a ninety-nine question interview instead. Join Rebekah and I as we discuss her winding road that led to working in the videogames industry, her goal to make every recipe in videogame cookbook…

Jackie Uweh (Smosh, actor, writer, director) and I vault into a double salto and wind up landing in a ninety-nine question interview. Join Jackie and I as we discuss her love of old school Disney Channel, TRL era music videos, the pros and cons of collecting, iconic jello scenes, Hozier, the raw power of a sandal, and the key to the ultimate trash …

Geoffrey James (host of 'The Headgum Podcast', actor, writer) joins us AGAIN almost 3 full years after answering all the ninety-nine questions for an absolutely unprecedented additional and yet unique ninety-nine question interview. Join Geoff and I as we discuss career advice that led him to this path, Jay Leno impressions, Steeling your Dan, cong…

Daniel Rashid (actor, writer, director, producer, Fear the Walking Dead, FX's Atlanta) and I use Ultrahand to combine swords, sticks, Zonai equipment pieces and anything else we can find to form a ninety-nine question interview. Join Daniel and I as we discuss the inspiration behind his work in TV & film, the genius that is 'Into the Mist', a class…

With Erik on a fun run for vanity dog breeding, Momo (@momomis_ / @modrawsathing) returns. In the long awaited DadPod spinoff, the war between Mr Magorium's Wonder Crematorium and Barry Buries finally comes to an end. Then, Corpse Month meets its grisly end, and Momo & Matthew discuss dystopian monopoly, reassuring neon signs, and corpse-exclusive …

Katie Marovitch (comedian, writer, actor, producer, formerly from CollegeHumor) and I ice skate through the rings of a ninety-nine question interview, like absolute pros. Join Katie and I as we discuss her career aspirations, the magic of her time at CollegeHumor, valedictorian mindsets, Iceland, bad joke books, Leslie Nielsen, freedom fries, and n…

Kelsey Lewin (co-director of Video Game History Foundation, co-owner Pink Gorilla Games, contributor for MinnMax) tries to send in her bells to Tom Nook, but gets hit with late fees and has to pay up a ninety-nine question interview. Join Kelsey and I as we discuss why video game preservation is so important, her upcoming book on Animal Crossing, N…

With Erik gathering quarters for his nearest library payphone, Hallie (@halliedb) and Matt (@matthew_hastie_) return. And in the long-awaited Sour Baby Shower Hour spinoff, Sarah Shoeladder makes her standup debut... at a funeral. Then, Matthew and the twins discuss opinions expressed by Procter & Gamble, questionably accurate Frasier trivia, and M…