The Golden Hour
Three stand-up comedians riffing on viral videos, personal stories, and the absurdities of current events.
This is a classic "three guys talking" comedy podcast where the hosts' distinct personalities drive the show. The conversation is unstructured, jumping from debating the ethics of a viral video to analyzing a bizarre conspiracy theory about Kobe Bryant's death. It's an unfiltered look into the hosts' group chat, filled with personal stories about parenting, relationships, and the quirks of their careers in entertainment.
“The show's distinctive quality comes from the specific comedic chemistry of its three hosts. The dynamic blends Brendan Schaub's background as a professional athlete, Erik Griffin's relatable everyman frustrations, and Chris D'Elia's penchant for absurd and provocative humor.”
Who hosts this show
The Golden Hour is a comedy podcast hosted by stand-up comedians Brendan Schaub, Erik Griffin, and Chris D'Elia. The trio gets together weekly for a free-flowing conversation that touches on pop culture, news stories, conspiracy theories, and personal anecdotes from their lives and careers. The show is a relaunch of a previous podcast, "King and the Sting", and continues its tradition of a roast-style session between the hosts.
Credentials & credits
- Brendan Schaub: Stand-up comedian, TV personality, and former professional UFC fighter.
- Erik Griffin: Stand-up comedian and actor, known for his role as Montez Walker on 'Workaholics'.
- Chris D'Elia: Stand-up comedian and actor, known for roles on 'Whitney' and 'Undateable'.
Other ventures
- Brendan Schaub: The Fighter and the Kid (podcast), The Schaub Show (podcast), Thicccboy podcast network.
- Erik Griffin: Riffin With Griffin (podcast).
- Chris D'Elia: Congratulations with Chris D'Elia (podcast).
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Should She Have Been Fired?Jun 26, 2026 · 49s
- 02Should She Have Been Fired? | The Golden Hour #190 w/ Chris D'Elia & Erik GriffinJun 26, 2026 · 1h 04m
- 03Female Cult Leaders?Jun 24, 2026 · 51s
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- 05
- 06Too Much Baggage | The Golden Hour #187 w/ Chris D'Elia, Erik GriffinJun 5, 2026 · 1h 05m
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- 08
Notable episodes
- 01Are the Guys Becoming Conspiracy Theorists? | #188
The hosts analyze a viral YouTube video about a man tracking down $200,000 in stolen LEGOs and break down the logic of a Kobe Bryant assassination conspiracy theory.
- 02Chris D'Elia: The Peptide Prince? | #189
Features Erik Griffin's story of accidentally injecting himself with an empty needle for a week and a debate over the controversy of a UFC event at the White House.
- 03Too Much Baggage | #187
Includes a memorable story from Erik Griffin about a parking dispute with his wife and the hosts reading Chris D'Elia's Letterboxd movie reviews aloud.
- 04Should She Have Been Fired? | #190
The hosts debate the ethics of firing an employee for behavior caught on video and discuss the role of AI in music after Erik is fooled by an AI-generated song.
What you'll be asked on this show
The Golden Hour is a co-hosted conversational podcast and does not follow a guest interview format. The hosts ask each other questions to propel their comedic riffs and discussions, rather than conducting formal interviews.
This is a multi-host conversational comedy show, not an interview-based format. Episodes are built around the hosts' free-flowing banter, often sparked by a viral video, news item, or a personal story from one of the hosts. The show is recorded on video and includes a theme song and intro sequence.
Signature segments
- · "The Golden Hour" theme song and intro sequence
- · Debating the morality of viral video subjects
- · Critiquing commercials and movie logic
- · Sharing personal stories about family and parenting
- · "That's a discussion for another day"
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show does not typically feature guest interviews; the focus is on the chemistry and conversations between the three main hosts.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors primarily target a male demographic, with direct-response ads for products related to men's health (Hims), personal finance (Ethos, DraftKings), and e-commerce (Shopify, Quince). [iqCLeqYCkS0, 2bsEZgirIio, goVlZ3EZL6Y]
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of The Golden Hour?
- The hosts are stand-up comedians Brendan Schaub, Erik Griffin, and Chris D'Elia.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a weekly comedy podcast where the three hosts have a free-flowing, unstructured conversation about current events, viral videos, and their personal lives. It is not an interview show.
- Is The Golden Hour podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes on a weekly basis.
- Where can I listen to The Golden Hour?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms.
- How can I submit content to the show?
- The show accepts submissions for segments like 'King It or Sting It' and 'Debate Club' via email at [email — gated] or a designated Dropbox link.
- Is this related to the 'King and the Sting' podcast?
- Yes, The Golden Hour is a relaunch of the podcast formerly known as 'King and the Sting'.
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- [01]Brendan Schaub - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [02]Chris D'Elia - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [03]Erik Griffin - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [04]The Golden Hour (Podcast) - Podchaserpodchaser.com
- [05]The Golden Hour - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [06]Congratulations with Chris D'Elia | Podchaserpodchaser.com
- [07]Riffin With Griffin - All Things Comedyallthingscomedy.com
- [08]Brendan Schaub's Podcast Credits & Interviews | Podchaserpodchaser.com
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