The Internet's Maximum Potential

Episode 21: The Nylons

2009-07-07T15:50:00.000-07:00

Rick and Drew reflect on acapella groups in this shortened version of The IMP.

http://www.archive.org/download/IMPS2E1/ImpS2e1.mp3

Episode 20: Unnamed Jerk

2009-07-07T15:44:00.001-07:00

In the first episode of the second season of the IMP, Rick and Drew divulge their hatred for an unnamed jerk.

Here's the episode:
http://www.archive.org/download/IMPS2E1/ImpS2e1.mp3

Episode 19: The Season 1 and 2 Bridge

2009-04-14T13:48:00.000-07:00

The Internet's Maximum Potential will return this summer and this Spring Break themed special brings you up to date on all of the happenings in the world of Rick Katschke and Drew Steck...

http://www.archive.org/download/InternetsMaximumPotentialSeasons12BridgeEpisode/imps2e1.mp3

Complete Series Guide and UPDATES

2008-09-02T22:03:00.000-07:00

First of all, here's a quick and easy way to listen to EVERY episode of our show.
For those just now listening to the show, I wanted to give a fair warning that there is some occassional "blue language", nothing explicit in nature, but on a few occassions, a swear word here and there were included in the mix of the conversation. Drew Steck and Rick Katschke and all guests did this for comedic effect, not because they are unclassy individuals. Listen with caution.

Not committed to listening to all 18 episodes yet? Here's a 15 minute sampler, which is far from the "best of" our show, but instead gives you a good feel of what to expect: http://www.archive.org/download/InternetsMaximumPotentialSampler/InternetsMaximumPotentialSampler.mp3

Episode 1: Sip Back and Relax
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/05/episode-1-sip-back-and-relax.html

Episode 2: Sophomore Slump?
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/05/episode-2-sophomore-slump.html
Episode 3: The Giver
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/06/episode-3-giver.html

Episode 4: Can't Stop the Music
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/06/episode-4-cant-stop-music.html

Episode 5: Natalie Portman is Cute (with Carl Habermehl and Mike Schmalz)
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/06/episode-5-natalie-portman-is-cute.html

Episode 6: Weekly Press Conferences
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/06/episode-6-weekly-press-conferences.html

Episode 7: The Pitmaster (with Brad Gage and John Thompson)
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/06/episode-7-swit-down.html

Episode 8: Look at this Violence (with Tom Fuchs)
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/06/episode-8-look-at-this-violence.html

Episode 9: Cutting the Edge
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/06/episode-9-cutting-edge.html

Episode 10: The Sum of All Fests
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/07/episode-10-sum-of-all-fests.html

Episode 11: Ports (with Lee Allen)
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/07/episode-11-ports.html

Episode 12: Pick of the Reek (with Evan Pilak)
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/07/episode-12-pick-of-reek.html

Episode 13: After Hours
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/07/episode-13-after-hours.html

Episode 14: 4 Napkins* (with Andrew Iver Nelson)
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/07/episode-14-4-napkins.html

Episode 15: Slumber Party Politics
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/07/episode-15-slumber-party-politics.html

Episode 16: Broadcasting's Top Aptitude
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/08/episode-16-broadcastings-top-aptitude.html

Episode 17: Guestapalooza (with Lee Allen, Andrew Berman, Tara Domine, Carl Habermehl, Mike Schmalz and John Thompson)
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/08/episode-17-guestapalooza.html

Episode 18: Season (Series?) Finale
http://internetsmaximumpotential.blogspot.com/2008/08/episode-18-season-series-finale.html

Due to complications with communication on the part of Rick Katschke, Rick and Drew were not able to do a California-based show during Rick's incredibly brief stay in Torrance, California.

Drew's short film "Angel", mentioned in episode 18, is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1gzbvyYRtw

Shortly after the airing of episode 18, Rick Katschke was offered a job and is currently employed. He is saving up so he can start two podcasts...when he does, you will hear it here first.

Most importantly, friend of the show Tinyfolk, has released his latest album "Catfood Shotgun Goddamn", which features some really awesome songs such as "Bubble Guns (Hello Shark)", but also notably features the theme song he created for the Guestapalooza. "Catfood Shotgun Goddamn" can be streamed and downloaded for free at http://cllct.com/release/catfoodshotgungoddamn

DISCLAIMER

2008-09-02T21:59:00.001-07:00

For those just now listening to the show, I wanted to give a fair warning that there is some occassional "blue language", nothing explicit in nature, but on a few occassions, a swear word here and there were included in the mix of the conversation. Drew Steck and Rick Katschke and all guests did this for comedic effect, not because they are unclassy individuals. Listen with caution.

Episode 18: Season (Series???) Finale

2008-08-14T02:54:00.000-07:00

It all comes down to this. In the final 75 minutes of the Internet's Maximum Potential, Drew Steck and Rick Katschke come to terms with the imminent passing of the show. Will it return or is this the last hurrah? A downtrodden aura surrounds the show, so Rick and Drew combat it by trying to incorporate three episodes into one. Don't miss the thrilling conclusion!

Thank you for listening,
Rick and Drew

http://www.archive.org/download/InternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode18SeasonseriesFinale/Internetsmaximumpotentialfinale.mp3

Episode 17: Guestapalooza

2008-08-10T00:39:00.000-07:00

Rick and Drew are joined by Lee Allen, Andrew Berman, Tara Domine, Carl Habermehl, Mike Schmalz and John Thompson in an all out "all-in" penultimate episode of the show. The stakes have never been so high and may never be so again. Josh Greiveldinger makes a cameo.

Special theme song by Tinyfolk. Be sure to check him out at http://www.Myspace.com/tinyfolksings and search for Tinyfolk on the totally free, totally independent site http://www.cllt.com

http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode17Guestapalooza/podcsastguestapalooza.mp3

Episode 16: Broadcasting's Top Aptitude

2008-08-04T22:37:00.000-07:00

In a very special episode, Rick Katschke and Drew Steck, along with Carl Habermehl, Mike Schmalz, Andrew Berman, Tara Domine, John Thompson and Lee Allen recreate one of the great lost radio plays of all-time, Broadcastin's Top Aptitude. Featuring comedy acts, race tracks and the 1938 New York Yankees, it is the most unforgettable half hour of audio you may ever hear.

Written by Rick Katschke

http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode16BroadcastingsTopAptitude/radioplay.mp3

Episode 15: Slumber Party Politics

2008-07-30T16:59:00.001-07:00

Rick and Drew return from a weeklong break. Drew decides to eat candy and other treats throughout the program while the two talk about a man who betrayed them, camping, Rick's return to improv, Rick's explosion regarding Paul McCartney's Halftime Show, a hatred of a bumper sticker, digust towards the Boy Scouts, a contradiction is discovered and Rick and Drew get way too political for the first time ever.

http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode15SlumberPartyPolitics/SlumberPartyPolitics.mp3

Episode 14: 4 Napkins*

2008-07-21T07:04:00.000-07:00

The elusive Andrew Iver Nelson finally joins Rick and Drew. Discussion topics include The Dark Knight, Rick and Andrew's experiences in professional sports, Blue Streak, The Indiana Pacers, Andrew's handsomeness, Martin Short and Andrew Iver Nelson Sticks it to Steck!

http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode144Napkins/4Napkins_.mp3

Episode 13: After Hours

2008-07-20T23:32:00.001-07:00

Episode 13 roles around and Rick and Drew must encounter what is perhaps the unluckiest number in the world. The fellas talk about late night party lines, Dan Uggla, Disneyland vs. Disneyworld, Universal Studios LA vs. Orlando, Busch Gardens, The Jam for Pam and The Wizard!

http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode13AfterHours/AfterHours.mp3

Episode 12: Pick of the Reek

2008-07-16T13:19:00.000-07:00

Drew and Rick reach the dozen mark and are joined by Evan Pilak. The fellas talk Oak Creek Value Cinema, The Simpsons Arcade Game, Evan's "King Pong" series, Rick's NPR idea, C.C. Sabathia, Brett Favre, Tecmo Super Bowl and Evan gets STECK DECK'D!

http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode12PickOfTheReek/Pickofthereek.mp3

Episode 11: Ports

2008-07-13T14:57:00.000-07:00

After a weeklong hiatus, the show is back with Episode 11! Drew and Rick are joined by one of the world's most beautiful women, Lee Allen! Lee and Rick talk about their trip to New York City, the show is interrupted by the Hell's Angels, Alec Baldwin's contributions to NYC are discussed, a tale of the evil "Hot Rick", and encounter Drew's varying accents.

http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode11Ports/Ports.mp3

Episode 10: The Sum of All Fests

2008-07-04T22:29:00.000-07:00

Episode 10 of the Internet's Maximum Potential is the unofficial "midseason point" for the first season of the series. In this Fourth of July Extravaganza, Drew wows Rick Katschke with his impressions of Bill Pullman and Robin Williams, the two talk Wall-E, Rick's upcoming trip to New York, Rick's hatred of unnecessary abbreviation, send their congratulations to Eric Price and talk about Drew's love of Chevy Chase. Also discussed: marionettes.

http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode10TheSumOfAllFests/SumofallFests.mp3

Episode 9: Cutting the Edge

2008-06-30T21:52:00.000-07:00

For episode nine, Drew and Rick fly guestless and discuss Drew's BIG week. Among the armada of topics: Sunglasses, Rocky Rococos, the NBA Finals/Draft, addictive vs. addicting, the Times Cinema, the Found Footage Festival and the return of "Sticking it to Steck" and "The Steck Deck".

http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode9CuttingTheEdge/CuttingTheEdge.mp3

Episode 8: Look at this Violence

2008-06-26T15:13:00.000-07:00

Episode 8 of The Internet's Maximum Potential welcomes guest Tom Fuchs, a writer from CHUD.com. Tom, Rick and Drew talk about the films of Fuchs/Katschke, Buffalo Wild Wings, Eef Barzelay, a comedy sighting and other mishaps. A series of new segments are introduced.

http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode8LookAtThisViolence/LookAtThisViolence.mp3

We're on iTunes!

2008-06-26T07:49:00.001-07:00

That's right! Thanks to Drew and Drew's friend Sean, you can now subscribe to the show on iTunes! This would mean a great deal to us as it is one of the few ways to track how many people listen to our show (there isn't an Arbitron/Nielsen system in place for podcasts that we're aware of). When you subscribe, you'll automatically receive the newest episode when we put it up.

iTunes link

If you like the show, tell your friends, family, and local government official!

Episode 7: The Pitmaster

2008-06-24T10:28:00.000-07:00

Our longest episode yet features John Thompson and Brad Gage, along with wonderful anecdotes about Johnny Depp, John Fugelsang, The Happening, The Critic and plenty of other delightful topics. The original title for this episode was "Swit Down", but the last few minutes of the episode (containing that reference) were unfortunately lost. Our movie recommendations were lost as well, but they were:
John- Saddest Music in the World
Brad - Speed Racer
Rick - Super High Me
Drew - 40 Days, 40 Nights/30 Days of Night/Six Days, Seven Nights, any M. Night film

http://www.archive.org/download/Episode7SwitDown/episode7take2.mp3

Episode 6: Embedded

2008-06-18T09:20:00.000-07:00

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Episode 6: Weekly Press Conferences

2008-06-18T09:16:00.000-07:00

Drew Steck and Rick Katschke are spurned at the altar of guestdom for episode 6, leaving the two shattered souls with just each other. As a result, they talk about Coldplay, Drew's Grandpa, upcoming films, $1000 movie tickets, and the final game of the kickball season.
http://www.archive.org/download/InternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode6WeeklyPressConferences/WeeklyPressConferences.mp3

Getting this on iTunes help!

2008-06-12T00:52:00.000-07:00

Does anybody know how to deal with FTP? I have no idea what this means. I'm trying to get an RSS Feed set up so we can submit the show to iTunes, but I'm only confusing myself since I don't understand FTP. Any help would be wonderful!

Episode 5 Embedded

2008-06-11T23:19:00.001-07:00

Episode 5: Natalie Portman is Cute

2008-06-11T23:15:00.001-07:00

Episode 5 of The Internet's Maximum Potential welcomes the first guests to the show in Carl Habermehl and Mike Schmalz. In this episode they discuss the "lost" episode of The Internet's Maximum Potential, their kickball team, Melissa Morris, the South Dakota State Police, the Shedd Aquarium, interrupt Paula Cole and reveal a grand announcement.

http://www.archive.org/download/InternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode5NataliePortmanIsCute/NataliePortmanIsCute.mp3

Episode 4 Embedded

2008-06-10T21:54:00.000-07:00

Episode 4: Can't Stop the Music

2008-06-10T21:47:00.000-07:00

Episode 4 of the Internet's Maximum Potential updates the status of Flippy the Hat, relays a travel itinerary, discusses a wide arrangement of films and musicals and then tackles one of Rick's favorite films in-depth.

http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode4CantStopTheMusic/CantStopTheMusic.mp3

Complications impact episodes 4 and 5

2008-06-10T21:04:00.000-07:00

Fans,

Unfortunately, the original episode 5 has been lost to the digital wasteland. It was our first to feature a guest (Carl Habermehl) and it is a tragedy that only the three of us shared the experience. We will regroup tomorrow to record a new show.

Episode 4 should be up either today or tomorrow as archive.org, our awesome source for uploading the show, is running incredibly slow.

Thanks for listening,

Rick

Episode 3: Embedded

2008-06-03T14:18:00.000-07:00

Episode 3: The Giver

2008-06-03T14:14:00.000-07:00

The third episode of The Internet's Maximum Potential brings Rick and Drew back to the lakehouse, where they inadvertently have serious discussions at the beginning, then tell incredible tales of Buzz Bissinger, film students, Nick Lachey, Alice Cooper, Rick's kickball team, the Third Eye Blind album "Blue" and most importantly, Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning novel "The Giver".

http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode3TheGiver/TheGiver.mp3

Want to be part of the Internet's Maximum Potential's street team???

2008-05-27T23:07:00.000-07:00

Are you a fan of the show? Want to stake your claim as a taste maker? Join the Internet's Maximum Potential's STREET TEAM! The tasks are simple...recommend the show to people you think might enjoy it. Whether those people are friends, world class chefs, presidential nominees, public radio station managers or your parents, Get the Word Out!

To become an official street team member, e-mail us at internetsmaximumpotential AT gmail.com and we'll add you to the official Street Team Newsletter List and hook you up with some relatively disappointing swag (WHILE IT LASTS!). What are you waiting for? Street Team It Today!

-Rick and Drew

Episode 2 Embedded

2008-05-27T21:11:00.000-07:00

Episode 2: Sophomore Slump?

2008-05-27T21:03:00.000-07:00

The second episode of Rick Katschke and Drew Steck's audio extravaganza updates the hottest topics from episode 1, continues the summer movie preview, encounters a disaster and issues the first "Internet's Maximum Potential Challenge!" Also, Drew is disappointed that Rick tells a sweet, irony-free anecdote, while in an unrelated matter, Rick forgets one of the four math principles.

http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotentialEpisode2SophomoreSlump/SophmoreSlump.mp3

E-mail the show: internetsmaximumpotential AT gmail.com

Episode 1 Embedded

2008-05-25T01:13:00.000-07:00

Episode 1: Sip Back and Relax

2008-05-25T00:42:00.000-07:00

Thanks for checking out the new podcast by Rick Katschke and Drew Steck, "The Internet's Maximum Potential". A fun romp full of anecdotes, celebrity sightings, pop culture thoughts and most importantly, the Buffalo Bandits.

You can stream the show or download an MP3 of it by clicking the following or copying and pasting it in your browser:

http://www.archive.org/download/TheInternetsMaximumPotential-Episode1SipBackAndRelax/SipBackAndRelax.mp3

Email the show: Internetsmaximumpotential - at - gmail.com