The Cover to Cover Podcast with Chris Franjola

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Each week on Cover To Cover, Chris Franjola and his guests scour the world's newspapers to bring you the craziest stories in pop-culture, politics, science, sports and whatever else offers short enough articles for Chris to read at a red light. Please enjoy.

Recent Episodes
  • Ep 420: ROURKE'S REMARKS & BUSEY SNARKS
    Apr 10, 2025 – 51:57
  • Ep 419: THE SUNDAY TIMES & RUSSEL BRAND'S CRIMES
    Apr 8, 2025 – 01:08:22
  • Ep 418: COVER TO COVER RADIO
    Apr 3, 2025 – 50:37
  • Ep 417: HOUSEWIVES' ORDER & HILARIA CROSSES THE BORDER
    Apr 1, 2025 – 01:24:05
  • Ep 416: WE HAVE A PARTY SPIRIT & KELLY CLARKSON WON'T GO NEAR IT
    Mar 27, 2025 – 41:22
  • Ep 415: THE POPPER COPPER'S & GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SHOPPERS'
    Mar 25, 2025 – 38:49
  • Ep 414: DEMI DANCES WITH BRUCE & KIM AND KANYE NEED A TRUCE
    Mar 20, 2025 – 01:02:08
  • Ep 413: CHALAMET TAKES PALTROW TO BED & REVIEWS ARE READ
    Mar 18, 2025 – 01:08:32
  • Ep 412: CHRIS FOR OFFICE & NEW ERA GETS CAUTIOUS
    Mar 13, 2025 – 53:29
  • Ep 411: KYLIE AND TIM & HACKMAN GETS GRIM
    Mar 12, 2025 – 58:12
  • Ep 410: ROCK ON A YACHT & MARKLE LOSES THE PLOT
    Mar 6, 2025 – 01:10:59
  • Ep 409: AN OSCAR BREAKDOWN & ANORA TAKES THE CROWN
    Mar 3, 2025 – 01:11:22
  • Ep 408: GOODBYE GENE & CHILI'S HITS THE SMALL-SCREEN
    Feb 27, 2025 – 01:11:09
  • Ep 407: WE WATCH ALEC AND THE KIDS & JOANN FABRICS IS ON THE SKIDS
    Feb 25, 2025 – 01:17:32
  • Ep 406: MEGHAN LAUNCHES 'AS EVER' & 2025 DATING TRENDS ARE GETTING CLEVER
    Feb 20, 2025 – 01:13:17
  • Ep 405: WE READ REVIEWS & MORE LIVELY NEWS
    Feb 18, 2025 – 01:01:41
  • Ep 404: A.I. GET'S ENCOURAGED & KELCE SEEMS DISCOURAGED
    Feb 13, 2025 – 01:12:00
  • Ep 403: SNL TURNS FIFTY & KANYE'S ACTING SHIFTY
    Feb 11, 2025 – 01:15:04
  • Ep 402: THE BIG GAME THRIVES & A.I. REVIVES
    Feb 6, 2025 – 54:19
  • Ep 401: MARKLE GIVES A SHIRT & MORE BALDONI DIRT
    Feb 5, 2025 – 01:09:07
  • Ep 400: MADONNA'S BITS & PETA'S FITS
    Jan 30, 2025 – 01:07:15
  • Ep 399: CAR POOL DADS & SUPER BOWL ADS
    Jan 29, 2025 – 01:03:43
  • Ep 398: A GENE IMPRESSION & CAITLYN'S PROGRESSION
    Jan 23, 2025 – 01:04:10
  • Ep 397: BILLY RAY IS AT A LOSS & WE'RE LIVIN' MÁS
    Jan 21, 2025 – 58:56
  • Ep 396: TWO THINGS A DAY & RED DYE GOES AWAY
    Jan 16, 2025 – 01:00:57
  • Ep 395: HOT PANTS & SALAD RANTS
    Jan 14, 2025 – 55:09
  • Ep 394: LA BURNS & WE STILL RETURN
    Jan 9, 2025 – 51:00
  • Ep 393: BABA VANGA PREDICTS & COPELAND'S BACK TO HIS OLD TRICKS
    Jan 7, 2025 – 57:53
  • Ep 392: WE'RE BACK & THE WHITNEY ATTACK
    Jan 2, 2025 – 01:15:18
  • Ep 391: CHRISTMAS TO THE CORE & KIM'S ON THE FLOOR
    Dec 24, 2024 – 35:39
  • Ep 390: THE WINTER CELEBRATION & A BHAD BHABIE ALTERCATION
    Dec 19, 2024 – 01:10:08
  • Ep 389: SPOTTING A DRONE & WE ARE NOT ALONE
    Dec 18, 2024 – 01:16:27
  • Ep 388: MALIBU FIRE'S & CANDY SUPPLIERS
    Dec 12, 2024 – 54:34
  • Ep 387: BARRY KEOGHAN'S TRANSFORMATION & GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS
    Dec 11, 2024 – 39:35
  • Ep 386: MANLY CANDLE'S & HOUSEWIFE SCANDALS
    Dec 5, 2024 – 52:52
  • Ep 385: BOX OFFICE GLEE & ICONS MEET FOR TEA
    Dec 3, 2024 – 51:17
  • Ep 384: HOLIDAY PARTIES & SWEET TART'S AREN'T SMARTIES w/ SARAH COLONNA, PART 2
    Nov 28, 2024 – 01:08:30
  • Ep 383: HOLIDAY PARTIES & SWEET TART'S AREN'T SMARTIES w/ SARAH COLONNA, PART 1
    Nov 26, 2024 – 01:07:16
  • Ep 382: KUTCHER TAKES A HIT & STUFFING THAT'S LEGIT
    Nov 21, 2024 – 56:25
  • Ep 381: THE MACY'S PARADE & FAMILY HOLIDAY'S FADE
    Nov 19, 2024 – 01:07:52
  • Ep 380: KRASINSKI'S HOTNESS & A BLOOD CLOT PLOT TWIST
    Nov 14, 2024 – 52:37
  • Ep 379: MYSTERY BOOKS & DICAPRIO'S PARTY COOKS
    Nov 12, 2024 – 01:11:49
  • Ep 378: VERMONT COUNTRY STORE REVIEWS & SOME OTHER NEWS
    Nov 7, 2024 – 01:07:05
  • Ep 377: TRYING TO AVOID THE NEWS & WHICH CHRISTMAS MOVIES TO CHOOSE
    Nov 5, 2024 – 01:08:24
  • Ep 376: OLIVE OIL COFFEE GETS THE AXE & YANKEE'S FANS NEED TO RELAX
    Oct 31, 2024 – 01:06:56
  • Ep 375: GISELLE IS WITH CHILD & FALLON GOES CHRISTMAS WILD
    Oct 29, 2024 – 01:00:44
  • Ep 374: CHRISLEY FIRED & THE MENENDEZ BRO'S NEED TO BE HIRED
    Oct 24, 2024 – 56:01
  • Ep 373: ABERCROMBIE IS PRESSED & THE BEST ROOMS FOR REST
    Oct 23, 2024 – 40:28
  • Ep 372: A COSTUME LIST & SALMA'S WRIST
    Oct 17, 2024 – 54:28
  • Ep 371: ARIANA'S EYES & OLIVIA'S SURPRISE
    Oct 15, 2024 – 01:14:30
Recent Reviews
  • Melana5
    New favorite podcaster
    Heard you on Heather McDonald’s podcast as a guest host. Then was so excited to see you have your own podcast… well you just blew everyone else out my way. You’re funny, honest ,sarcastic no nonsense kind of guy. I look forward everyday to get to work and hear you for 8 hrs!! Keep doing what you’re doing!!
  • Amistead Maupin
    Too much Time Off!
    If you like paying for a Patreon account where the creator takes as much time off as Congress. Then this is your show. But hey he’s supposedly got over 300 + reruns just waiting for you.
  • - every nickname is taken
    boring show about nothing
    save yourself and spend your precious time elsewhere
  • AGG007
    My Comfort Show
    Just started listening a couple days ago and can’t get enough! Chris has always been my favorite guest on Juicy Scoop and I can’t believe I only now started listening to this podcast. I’m constantly laughing out loud while listening. Love the chemistry and riffing between Chris and Alex. It’s everyday topics which you two casually make HILARIOUS and it really brightens up the day. This has really became my go-to comfort show. Definitely have to come to a live show to see you two soon. Thank you for this show ❤️
  • Keclifford
    Randolph Mantooth lol
    Where else do get a R Mantooth reference? 😂 love it
  • changagarcia
    Pass
    Chris seems like an unassuming guy but the more i listened to him, the more I realized he’s a jerk.
  • usalove🇺🇸
    Redundant
    This podcast has become redundant. Today’s episode was about Chelsea H again
  • Jenny70351
    Funniest Guy I’ve never met
    I’m a Juicy scooper who became obsessed and I’m so glad to have another podcast that makes me laugh and keeps me entertained like Heather does!
  • Brooklyn Me
    Nose Hair
    Your conversation about the nose hair sticks coming out of your nose had be laughing out loud. I love this podcast.
  • CocoTate23
    Can’t get enough of this podcast!
    So much so that I joined Patreon and am bingeing the hilarious content there too! Chris and Alex are the comedic soulmates that lucky for us, find each other and create entertaining magic that will keep you for hours!! I know they’ve threatened to cut down on shows but please do not give us any less because NO MATTER what you two talk about, it’s gold!!
  • Boston Tracy
    Bonus
    Love this! Heard about it on Juicy scoop! I love it when you’re on there. I heard you mention your show! My two favs. Wicked funny. Bob Marley needs one next 💯👏🏻♥️
  • Loptyihgftio
    Hilarious
    Chris you’re just so funny!!! I am so glad you mentioned you have your own podcast on Juicy Scoop. I was a big fan of you when you were on late night, and I saw you perform in Chicago this October with Heather, and you were phenomenal- even better in person- and you’re hilarious on podcasts too. Actually I dragged my husband with me to Heather’s show, and he ended up loving the whole thing, but he said you were the best part. Now that I finally discovered Cover to Cover, I love it so much I’ve been listening to the back episodes. You and Alex too are just so funny; you make even the mundane daily life stuff totally hysterical. You’re a great pair- perfect chemistry. I like that you don’t try to be too “PC,” because I think we are all sick of that. Lastly I want to genuinely thank you for saying kind words about teachers. I was a teacher for a long time, and I’ve noticed that a lot of people lately are really disrespectful towards teachers and don’t acknowledge it as a real profession, so thank you!
  • sfcabay
    Drinking the same kool-aid
    Heather is rubbing off on you Chris. Edited to add that you seem to be bending the knee politically. Can you stop with your comments? I guess not. Taking a long break.
  • ourhandsmet
    Best in the biz
    I listen to each episode immediately when it's released and have no issue keeping up with 2-3 episodes/week. This is a testament to how funny and entertaining Chris and Alex are considering my backlog of other podcasts. It's the only Patreon I pledge to and $10/month feels like a steal with all the content they provide, highly recommend it!
  • sarahbar09
    Best podcast out there
    Just fun. Makes me laugh out loud every episode. Stating the obvious at its best!
  • Jman11215
    Time to take a break
    Been listening for a few years. My heart really went out for the fires but the inauguration comments just bummed me out. Maybe I’ll come back at some point but till then F off
  • Dharma25
    Salad Bar 😂
    The salad bar conversation was so hilarious. Thank you Chris and Alex for always bringing some much needed humor into our lives!
  • Greaaaaaaaaat!!!!!
    Billy Ray Cyrus
    Playing the Price is Right-hilarious!
  • woodoaks
    Happy!
    Chris and Alex make me laugh! The world is sad and mad, listen and laugh!
  • GirlnewsSDpuma7
    Yup
    BEST podcast ever. Been listening since day one.I was a Chelsea fan & Chris plus Fortune were the funniest on the show hands down. Love you Alex and Chris for always making me smile.
  • Jules Soet King
    Love
    Every episode is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
  • Edwado
    Love the Pod
    Hotel check you saying after 4 days you’ve had it and want to go home, your fellow podcaster AJ Benza has been living in hotels for the past couple of years and not even the same hotel. I love your podcast enjoying the back and forth with Alex. Keep up the great work. I used to live in Uniondale.
  • TheRealHousewifeofHB
    Appointment podcast
    Never miss an episode
  • oyeveybey
    I Thought Alex was little
    Alex popped up in my IG algorithm and I was shocked to see that he’s tall. Alex’s voice and personality on the show gives off a little person’s energy. Anyhooo, love the Pod!
  • Anna2679
    Funny
    Part of my weekly rotation
  • what nickname is not taken😏
    Buy that bird clock. The Titmouse is 5:00and time to leave work!!’
    Number One!!! Not two Always best!alexandfriend need to remember whose coat tails the were pulled up on. Alex might have some talents that Made him better boy should br more grateful and show others you are thankful,without being reminded.
  • boatin'inwhitejeans
    Best pod ever!
    Love Chris and his trusty side kick Alex! Must listen!
  • Laslas321
    Fun Pod!
    Great podcast. Five stars. Light hearted news. Chris and Alex have great chemistry. P.S. More Quinn!!!!
  • Kennyghorns
    Whitney
    Sounds like you’re suffering from TDS. Whitney said things that we couldn’t hear on mainstream media for years. She was great! Strange take on NYE. Lighten up a little.
  • Diane's dream
    Love love love
    If you’re not in the best mood put Chris Franjola’s podcast on! After your addicted join Patreon for 10 bucks a month. Him and Alex are AMAZING! Thanks guys.
  • MonkeyDML
    Guaranteed Laugh
    Love this podcast it literally is a guaranteed laugh Chris & Alex are so good at chopping it up, you’ll listen to old ones a second (maybe 3rd) time! Absolutely love listening to this podcast. Chris’ humor and story telling is a rare talent few possess. Always good music & this has expanded my music playlist! Chris & Alex’s talking about the tunes is just an extra! Sooo glad I found Cover to Cover!
  • California Girl 20
    Never disappoints
    Chris is an Everyman - if Everyman was smart, funny, and perceptive. His take on things is hilarious and spot on
  • MeztheLez
    Love, love, love…..
    My favorite podcast by far; in fact I love it so much that I’m a More Smut subscriber! Chris and Alex have such a funny dynamic and they always have me cackling like a hyena. Can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store ❤️
  • Buckok
    You make my day!
    I feel like we would be great friends if I knew you. You are hilarious and I love the podcast and patreon. I get it and I love it. So glad you are coming back to OKC soon.
  • SuperCALIfragilistic123321
    The best
    Chris and Alex have truly been the highlight of my week for that last several years! You are good people!
  • Sara H in Iowa
    Consistently hilarious
    I could listen to Chris talk about whatever, whenever. And have. He’s a hilarious standup comedian and great podcaster. I’m always entertained by Cover to Cover, my favorite podcast!
  • Geosmith18
    In the rotation
    Started listening because of my wife. Well listen individually and make notes of funny moments from the pod to share with each other. Been a fan of Alex from the first listen as well, never hate. I don’t mind the baseball/sports talk 🤓
  • Nickyanders
    Love it
    Original and fun -keep it light. No politics and it’s an A plus.
  • Seetpea7
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    I can’t explain why I find so much pleasure and laughter just listening to Chris and his stories, but I do!
  • Sclark994
    Marmerlstein
    Who’s he covering for or is he dumb?
  • Hanniganlaw
    Needs a PSA
    This podcast should not be allowed in a moving car. Uncontrolled laughter is guaranteed and could cause an accident
  • Peach143G
    Best Podcast Ever
    I love Chris and Alex! They always make me spit out my coffee laugh! They’re so relatable with their extremely dry sense of humor about life. Great music, hilarious stories. Thank you for all the fun times! More Smut on Patreon is the best, well worth it.
  • catbtrippin
    10/10 recommend!!
    My favorite podcast! Always loud out loud funny. I never ever miss an episode. Chris is the best in the businesses- a fantastic storyteller both on the podcast and live in person! 🤩🤘🤘🤘
  • Hydrangea Hideaway
    Man of the People
    This is one of my favorite podcast, I probably look like a madwoman as I’m laughing on my drive to work. Don’t ever change!
  • J-K-S
    Love this
    My favorite of all the podcasts.
  • KBean2266
    Even my husband’s hooked!
    Love Cover to Cover. I seriously laugh out loud when listening to Chris and Alex! It’s the only podcast my husband will listen to with me in the car. I love when it pops up in my feed! 👏
  • Fun size nuggets
    Greatest Podcast of All Time
    *Hilarious *No drama *Interesting *Good stuff for fun office water cooler talk
  • Jelly & Jam
    Love you and Sarah Colonna together. More please!
    Cover to Cover is a tasty nugget of a podcast. It’s funny and lightweight but keeps you coming back for more.
  • PWade03
    Chris is so jealous of Heather McDonald
    Frannie is so nakedly self-serving and insincere when he is on her show because he knows he needs Heather’s audience to sell tickets anywhere, and that he wouldn’t even have a podcast if not for her. Then the second he’s back on his own podcast, he makes fun of Heather and the demise of her friendship with Colonna. That is not a friend, that is a grade-A hypocrite. Pathetic and low vibration move, but not surprising from a man who has ridden the coattails of several women to get to where he is. And for the love of God, can someone teach this 60-year-old man that the term is ‘early ADOPTER’ not ADAPTER because he still doesn’t get it.
  • xsarahxo
    Bill Cosby & Chelsea Handler
    I went to see you’re dear friend, Chelsea Handler, in Houston this Friday and she mentioned you in a story. I vaguely remember you telling it before I believe, but I want to hear it again. She talked about when she was invited to go meet Bill Cosby in his hotel room and she brought you and her body guard and he was looked at all 3 of you guys and was probably disappointed he didn’t have enough roofies. 🤣
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