The Casual Rundown

2/13/ 26 : Epstein Files, Super Bowl Fallout, and a Heatwave of Headlines

Hosts Joseph Walborne and Maxwell Carter walk through a wild mix of items from Feb 13, 2020: fun historical facts, notable births and recent deaths, and breaking headlines about Pentagon laser tests that grounded flights, political controversies, and developments tied to the Epstein files.
The episode also dives into pop culture — Super Bowl halftime debates, the Olympics, MrBeast trivia, TV and movie picks (including Ozark and a playful mafia-movie top five) — plus personal stories about diets, detoxes, and an indestructible flashlight.

2/6/26 : From Monopoly to Benghazi: News Roundup, Movies, and Survival Trivia

Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne cover a wide-ranging episode: breaking news from the newly released Epstein files and Benghazi developments, the recent market and crypto swings, and political headlines.
They also mix lighter segments on gardening and seed starting, a KitchenAid meat-grinder review, movie and TV picks, Super Bowl talk, and a playful stranded-island top-five list.

1/30/26 : Snow, Scandals & Shutdowns: This Week’s Unfiltered Roundup

Hosts Joseph and Maxwell run through a packed episode covering severe winter storms, breaking news about a Minneapolis shooting involving federal agents, new international alliances, refugee funding votes, and growing congressional fraud investigations — including President Trump’s announcement of a National Fraud Enforcement Unit and a potential government shutdown.They also touch on cultural and lifestyle stories: Don Lemon’s arrest, notable deaths, chess news, favorite product picks, NFL playoff and coaching updates, Alex Honnold’s skyscraper climb, recent movies, and a long list of memorable concert experiences.

1/23/26 : Trump’s Board of Peace, a $700B Greenland Bid and Global Tariffs — Week Recap

Hosts chat through a packed episode covering national and global headlines, including possible permanent daylight savings, NYSE plans for tokenized 24/7 trading, rising gold and silver prices, and a Fed market injection amid calls for oversight.They discuss geopolitics and controversy — the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, President Trump’s new "Board of Peace," a reported Greenland purchase plan, looming tariffs, and international reactions — plus major sports results and entertainment news.The episode also shares practical tips and lighter segments: storm preparation and top activities while snowed in, spicy hot‑sauce trends, home projects and seed shopping, and movie and TV recommendations.

1/15/26 : Trump’s Middle Finger, Deep-State Drama & Jam Bands

Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne cover the week’s headlines: a snowy January, Trump’s confrontational Michigan visit, fresh talk of deep-state investigations, arrests tied to leaks, international tensions with Russia and Iran, and debates over federal spending and policy. They also share lighter segments — product picks (a cooking torch and a pet grooming vac), sports recaps and picks, entertainment news including Bob Weir’s passing and an Eddie Murphy documentary, and a top-five rundown of jam bands — all wrapped in the Casual Rundown’s conversational style.

1/9/26: Casual Rundown: Dogs, Drama & Political Shakeups (Jan 9, 2026)

Hosts Joseph Walborne and Maxwell Carter chat through weather and vacation stories, share dog mishaps, and break down the week's big headlines — Marjorie Taylor Greene's departure, Trump’s online attacks, delays on the Epstein file release, and the arrest of Nicolás Maduro — plus notes on immigration, congressional retirements, and global banking ties.
They also cover sports updates (college football and NFL), highlight two travel products (Jamaica Me Crazy coffee and an intelligent detector), react to recent TV finales, and close with a top-five list of the most disappointing series endings.

12/26/25 : America Fest Fallout: Nicki Minaj, Ben Shapiro, and Political Drama

Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne riff on holiday highlights and a week of explosive headlines, from America Fest controversies and celebrity blowups to new political candidates, Epstein files, and debates about rigged sports.
The episode also covers entertainment drops, survival TV, personal holiday gifts, and the hosts’ top five 2025 headlines — a fast-paced, opinionated roundup of politics, pop culture, and conspiracy chatter.

12/19/25 : Casual Rundown: Headlines, Celebrity Scandals, Fraud Allegations & Holiday Picks-

Hosts Maxwell Carter and Joseph Walborne casually break down the week’s biggest stories and share the things they love. The episode blends current events, hot headlines, and personal recommendations in a relaxed, conversational style.
Topics include a high-profile celebrity family case, alleged Medicaid fraud linked to Somali communities, immigration enforcement debates, recent political speeches and policy moves, and major sports updates such as Patrick Mahomes and NFL playoff drama.
The hosts also discuss recent purchases (a mattress vacuum and a rebounder), movies and TV picks, and finish the episode with a top five Christmas movie countdown and lighthearted banter.