Episodes

  • Episode 220: "The Cold Brewest Story Ever Told"

    Episode 220: "The Cold Brewest Story Ever Told"
    Apr 11 2026
    Chris says he's deep in the world of tampons and maxi pads. ALSO: You're not supposeed to be able to sell watches to the whole universe. PLUS: The Berezniki Potassium Combine, vintage coffee commercials and a song of the week!!!

    Concert for George - "Isn't It a Pity": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdcSGxXJ8vM&list=RDGdcSGxXJ8vM&start_radio=1

    Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton

    Channel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com
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    2 hrs
  • Episode 219: This is a Punk Rock Podcast

    Episode 219: This is a Punk Rock Podcast
    Apr 4 2026
    Chris explains punk rock. Chris calls Nicole Kidman "part of the problem." ALSO: Fugazi's crowd work, and Jonathan Richman's easygoing enlightenment. PLUS: The new Advice King!! A song of the week from "Sluice"!!

    Sluice - "Zillow": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koUY3pNDo0A&list=RDkoUY3pNDo0A&start_radio=1

    Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton

    Channel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com
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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • Episode 218: Putting Things on Shelves in the Metaverse

    Episode 218: Putting Things on Shelves in the Metaverse
    Mar 28 2026
    Rich gargoyles on the red carpet. Polymarket VS your grandma. ALSO: The latest MAGA depravity. PLUS: The retro joys of Providence RI, and song of the week from Deer Tick!!!!

    Deer Tick - "Christ Jesus": https://youtu.be/bc2mKVF5nRI?si=rNfJ88dnUqkE9cWb

    Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton

    Channel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • Episode 217: The Toad's Eyes Shone With Unusual Brilliancy

    Episode 217: The Toad's Eyes Shone With Unusual Brilliancy
    Mar 12 2026
    Cable channel 217! ALSO: Drunk men contacting the clergy about mysterious frogs. PLUS: Evil parking companies doing community "outrerach," and a song of the week from Eric Bachmann!!!

    Eric Bachmann - "From All Ways": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh4_WVSOIs8&list=RDnh4_WVSOIs8&start_radio=1

    Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton

    Channel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com
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    2 hrs
  • Episode 216: Huffington Post Disease

    Episode 216: Huffington Post Disease
    Mar 3 2026
    Greg (aka Blackjack) always bets on "216." ALSO: Rick Rubin's nepo-baby intern army. PLUS: The new Advice King, and a song of the week from Nicole Atkins!


    Nicole Atkins - "A Night of Serious Drinking": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHPzsX85X3c

    Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton

    Channel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Cold Brew Conversations IX: Chris Locke

    Cold Brew Conversations IX: Chris Locke
    Feb 24 2026
    I finally got comedian and actor Chris Locke on the show!!! I'm a big fan. We talk about comedy, capitalism and The Jesus Lizard!!! There is a link to his new special below - GO WATCH IT

    Chris Locke - "Tiki Madness": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXBHo63Iz0c&t=29s
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Episode 215: Alysa Liu is God

    Episode 215: Alysa Liu is God
    Feb 24 2026
    Dave Matthews Band is the only band Jon Hamm knows about. ALSO: The faux-intellectualism of tax dodgers. PLUS: John Denver's colossal vocal cords. PLUS PLUS: Identify the audio played during the break, and win a prize!!!!

    Song of the week - Chris Crofton "John Denver" - downloadable mp3 on Patreon!

    Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton

    Channel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Episode 214: Blackjack

    Episode 214: Blackjack
    Feb 18 2026
    A 214 pounder! Chris tries to talk about tech stuff. ALSO: Wozniak: good guy? PLUS: Greg reveals his nom de pleur?!?!?

    Song of the week - The Alcohol Stuntband "Arenacross" - downloadable mp3 on Patreon!

    Cold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCrofton

    Channel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com
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    1 hr and 54 mins