The Casual Rundown

Maxwell Carter Joesph Walborne
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A fast paced podcast running down the weekly topics and headlines.  

  1. May 4

    5/4/26 : Revenge of the Fifth Tacos, Headlines, and more...

    Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne run through a fast-paced episode covering May 4th observances and pop culture — Star Wars Day, notable birthdays and recent celebrity deaths — alongside major headlines: the Kent State anniversary, an attempted assassination charge, misinformation after the White House shooting, Iran and OPEC developments, and congressional hearings. The show also touches on economic and travel impacts like gas and airline troubles, sports highlights including the Kentucky Derby and bowling, movie recommendations, and light-hearted Cinco de Mayo taco-and-drink pairings to finish the episode.

    50 min

  2. Apr 27

    4/27/26 : From Prime Rib to Prime Time: This Week’s Major Alerts

    This episode recaps a busy week of breaking news: multi-day severe weather and tornado alerts in the central U.S., massive wildfires in Georgia and Florida, and a troubling report about cancer-linked toxins in U.S. tap water. Hosts cover major national and international stories, including deadly shootings in Louisiana, escalating U.S.–Iran naval actions in the Strait of Hormuz, political shakeups, and coverage of notable celebrity and cultural passings. The show also highlights top sports moments — the Boston Marathon, NFL Draft picks, NBA and NASCAR action — and closes with entertainment notes and personal takes from the hosts.

    46 min

  3. Apr 19

    4/20/26 : Casual Headlines, Updates & Wrestling: 420 Edition

    Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne bring a fast-paced 420 episode covering severe spring weather and tornadoes, the origin of "420," notable birthdays and deaths, and major national and international news (politics, the Strait of Hormuz, and House votes). The show also dives into sports and entertainment highlights: wrestling and WrestleMania recaps, UFC and UFC at the White House, MLB and NASCAR updates, nostalgic TV revivals, and pop-culture commentary — all delivered with the hosts' casual banter.

    50 min

  4. Apr 13

    4/13/26 : Houston, We’ve Got Headlines: Space, Politics, and Peach Cobbler

    Welcome to the Casual Rundown Podcast. And now for your hosts, Maxwell Carter and Joseph Waldole. Max and Joseph recap a packed week: Artemis splashdown and space trivia, historical anniversaries, and major geopolitical tensions including the Iran ceasefire and maritime blockade. They cover local and pop-culture moments—Buc-ee’s arrival, Sheetz growth, celebrity birthdays and deaths—plus sports highlights (Masters, NASCAR, PBA) and their lighthearted Top 5 desserts, celebrating National Peach Cobbler Day.

    49 min

  5. Apr 3

    4/3/27 : Artemis Launch, Tiger’s Crash, and Top Space Movies — The Casual Rundown Podcast

    The hosts cover a wide range of topics in this episode: reflections on Good Friday and calendar differences, severe weather and tornado history, and the anniversary of the Panama Papers. They recap major news including the With some moderate microphone trouble, the hosts talk about the Artemis 2 moon mission, U.S. political developments, international incidents, and recent high-profile incidents like Tiger Woods' crash. Sports and entertainment highlights include bowling, NASCAR, March Madness, new movies, and a top-five space-movie countdown. Short segments also touch on health, environmental concerns, and notable birthdays and passings, all delivered in a conversational, local-radio style.

    50 min

  6. Mar 27

    3/27/26 : March Madness, Really High Gas & Top 5 Worst Jobs We’ve Ever Had

    This episode covers big national and global stories: massive wildfires in Nebraska, a runway collision at LaGuardia, refinery and plant fires, rising Middle East tensions affecting oil, and landmark verdicts against tech platforms alongside the shutdown of a viral AI app. We also run through sports and entertainment — March Madness, NASCAR, PBA bowling, and celebrity news — and close with a light-hearted top-five segment about the worst jobs the hosts ever had.

    52 min

  7. Mar 20

    3/22/26 : Meteor Over Lake Erie, Tornado Toll, and Chuck Norris’ Passing

    Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne recap a packed episode covering recent severe weather and a meteor over Lake Erie, deadly tornadoes, the passing of Chuck Norris, military casualties, and political fallout including Joe Kent's resignation. They also discuss local Ohio news and OSU leadership changes, AI education initiatives, sports highlights like March Madness and bowling, celebrity birthdays, and a Top Five segment on artists who found success as solo acts.

    42 min

  8. Mar 6

    3/6/26 : Casual Rundown: From the Alamo to Airstrikes — Today's Headlines

    Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne run through a fast‑paced episode covering local weather and historical notes, notable birthdays and deaths, and a massive frozen food recall linked to glass contamination. They discuss international developments including strikes on Iran and Pentagon‑AI tensions, U.S. political news and Texas races, then move to sports (NASCAR, MLB, PBA bowling) and entertainment topics like revivals, remakes and a top‑five list of unnecessary reboots.

    50 min
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A fast paced podcast running down the weekly topics and headlines.  

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  • Creator
    Maxwell Carter Joesph Walborne
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Casual Rundown