A2Z: An Improvised Podcast

Charlie and Eugene reunite after years apart for a somber meditation on fame, growing older. Joined by guests Shallaquack and Baby. Thanks to the Stellars for the music!

After a 2 and a half year long hiatus, hosts Charlie Watts and Eugene Wolfe reunite for a special pandemic episode of A2Z! And we get visits from old friends Herb Breakfast Sr. and James Jonathan, as well as a drop-in from the mysterious Sophie... Thanks to Engineer Ryan for being an epic win, my good sir! and to The Stellars for their frankly epic win my good sir of a theme song.

This is the finale. Banksy. Andrea Phillips. Seppuku. Zanzibar. Poachers. The Better Business Bureau. Bean and Gerris. They're all here, baby. Thanks for listening. There are technical difficulties, and we apologize for that. Thanks to Ryan Cox for being a stellar engineer, and thanks to the Stellars for being an engineer band.

In episode 22, Eugene and Charlie find themselves caught in the clutches of the Ann Arbor police department. They struggle with Greg Burkowski, a cop with an affinity for his mother. Special thanks to Ryan Cox for putting up with us. Thanks to Arts@Michigan for funding us (why?).

Have you ever wanted to see a musical about UN representatives.... and genies? Well, now you can hear it! Special thanks to Ryan Cox for his piano skills. Thanks to Arts@Michigan for the funding!

The 20th episode of our podcast! On this episode, Eugene and Charlie interview Riley Dumpsman, a child actor. Special thanks to Ryan Cox for his excellent engineering skills.

In this episode, Eugene and Charlie catch up on their lives, including that of Eugene's bizarrely named baby. They have on Ezra Gutierrez-Thompson, AKA Old Wolf, an entrepreneur and childcare specialist. Special thanks to Ryan Cox because he Flyin' Rocks! Thanks to Arts@Michigan for the sponsorship.

In this episode, three of Ann Arbor's foremost bad playwrights perform their latest musical along with Eugene and Charlie. A stunning indictment of modern societal and gender mores, the musical chronicles the lives of various woodland creatures in Somerset County, New Jersey. This is one show you won't want to miss! Special thanks to Ryan Cox for being a huge pianist!

In this episode, Eugene and Charlie talk a little about Eugene's new child -- Kitty Kid Kum -- and interview Harry Goldberg, a father, slam poet, and lawyer. Special thanks to Ryan Cox for his engineering skills.

On this episode, Charlie and Eugene talk about Charlie's sponsorships and Eugene's screenplay. They're joined by Captain Seamus Abernathy, a salty sea dog with a heart of gold... or so they think. Special thanks to Ryan Cox for engineering his way into our hearts. Theme music by the Stellars. Thanks to Arts@Michigan for sponsoring us!

Eugene is, curiously enough, missing from this episode. Charlie begins by interviewing Karen Woodsman, a local woman who peaked in high school, but is quickly side-tracked by an insane janitor's loud-mouthed commentary. An episode full of twists, turns, and loop-de-loops, this is one you won't want to miss. This episode brought to you by Germy's Wormies and Shania Twain. Special thanks to Ryan Cox for putting up with something this dumb this often.

On this episode, Charlie and Eugene chat with Barbara and Sandy -- self described relationship experts, best friends(?), and the owners of a local tea shop. They also work out some personal issues with their friendship. This episode sponsored by Ya Friend's Crotch. Special thanks to Ryan Cox for sticking with us through thicc and thinn.

In this episode, Charlie isn't around to co-host. Weirdly enough, he's kinda been missing for a while? Anyway, the guest today is James Jonathan, founder of Jimmy John's sandwiches. Eugene and James talk about the concept of free smells when they're interrupted by a violent guardian. A kind-of-attentive protector. A grey-ish knight. The Shrew. This episode brought to you by chapstick. Special thanks to Ryan Cox for not freaking out at all the vigilante action in this episode.

On this week's episode, Eugene and Charlie interview Reggie Breckenridge, a perpetually injured man with an important message for the Ann Arbor community. Also, Charlie might have killed someone, and Eugene might have caused a water crisis. This episode brought to you by Edgar Allen Poe Emporium and some snowboard shop. Special thanks to Ryan Cox for being like a British man requesting a Rolls Royce: "A Good Engine, 'ere."

In this episode of A2Z, Eugene and Charlie plumb the depths of Charlie's new relationship. In addition, the pair interview Chet Fring, an archaeologist of some note. Or perhaps one-note. We're not sure. All Game of Thrones spoilers are bleeped. Thanks to Ryan Cox for being a stellar engineer, and thanks to The Stellars for being engineer theme song players.

In this here pod Eugene's out of jail He's got a rockin' bod and money for bail Charlie's being stalked By a smart bovine At udders he has balked one time - no, nine Our guest today is Greek of the frat persuasion His eyebrows are on fleek and his peanuts mixed with raisins Our engineer talks His name is ryan Of talent he has lots and we're not lyin' Corrections on this episode: Eugene incorrectly states that "ombudsman" is a literary device when it is, in fact, a type of public official. His hubris will be the death of him. Thanks to the Stellars for the theme song!

Our favorite bits and pieces from our tumultuous first year. Thanks to Ryan Cox, an amazing engineer.

In this episode, Eugene goes to jail. The boys talk to his roommate, sweaty Jim. This episode brought to you by three different hardware stores. Special thanks to Ryan Cox for being like a good train employee: an excellent engineer!

In this episode, Eugene and Charlie talk about mugging, unexpected success, and Evolution Burger. Also, they interview Chunce the Flapper, the self-proclaimed Mr. Hollywood and a local grifter without any nose. This episode brought to you by a flower shop. Special thanks as always to intrepid engineer Ryan Cox for being like Woody in Toy Story: not being afraid to deal with a little buzz.

On this episode, Charlie and Eugene catch up on the unexpected success of the A.V. Chub, talk about relationships, and interview Herb Breakfast Sr., a former vet and current dad. Also, a brand new ASMR segment of the pod! Special thanks to Ryan Cox for being a dutiful engineer. True filial piety is present in the engineer / host relationship and matches the Confucian ideal.