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Every week, Ted and Zach discuss publishing, cigars, and whatever else comes to mind.

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Latest Episodes

Ted and Zach discuss: Gary (The Bear), remaking and analyzing Jerry Maguire, undangerous rock and roll, dumb movies pretending to be smart, most things are not sacred.

Publishing talk, an energy drink review, T can talk.

This week: Obscure Easter messages, Gut Check's most daring book yet, Substack blowback, we are the champions (or, actually, just Zach is) of the places we live and stuff we like, space stories we don't hate

This week: Losing Walken, Ted and Zach cleanse the pallet and cosmically make up for reading a bad white paper by reading a hilarious one..

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Hosts

Ted Kluck
Host of Gut Check Podcast, discusses publishing, faith, and culture
Zachary Bartle
Co-host of Gut Check Podcast, engages in literary and cultural commentary

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 170 ratings
  • Closing tune is nostalgic

    That closing tune is amazing. It’s the sound of nostalgia. Pump that into my veins! Every time I hear it I imagine a day that it’s the last time I hear it on the final episode ever. I lament that day but… until then…we will see you laaaterrr.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy pandas
    United States6 months ago
  • MONEY 💰💰💰

    Ted and Zach are the money! I started listening to fill the Ted shaped hole in my audio life after rationing out the final episodes of a less compelling podcast he once hosted. I listened to the entire library in 4 months. These two are creative, witty, and self-deprecating. Zach is a great friend and not insufferably concerned with not having an opinion on anything. He brings out the best in Ted and holds the podcast together like a sturdy glue. Vis-à-vis the Ted shaped audio hole in my life. I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kobrakie2014
    United States2 years ago
  • Still my favorite podcast

    All other podcasts come and go; the Gut Check Podcast is the only one that has stood the test of time for me and, not only never gets old, but is just as good or better upon multiple listens.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TylerInOhio
    United States2 years ago
  • Reverse Psychology and Throwing Caution

    Gut Check is one of my favorite podcasts. I initially came for the soothing dulcet tones of one Ted Kluck himself (definitely not a fan girl or anything), but stayed for the familial banter, inside jokes, moments of wholesome genuineness, stories, occasional laughing of wives in the background, and overall pleasantness of both hosts. Sometimes I use reverse psychology on myself by only allowing myself to listen to this podcast when I do my least favorite household chores in hopes of being entice... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    justasinglegirl627
    United States2 years ago
  • Rocketship Quality

    I am a HUGE fan of the podcast, five stars right off the bat. I have re:listened to episodes so many times because there is nothing like the the honest conversation of you gentlemen. This is, by far, my favorite podcast.

    Now, I'll be even more honest with you. This past summer, episodes we're coming out that wreaked of a dying podcast. I was so close to emailing in just to say... put it to rest. Put this beautiful dog down before it gets too sad to listen to, it'll be okay. But I was wron... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim B. - PA
    United States3 years ago

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A conversational duo explores publishing, culture, and everyday life with humor, sharp banter, and a shared love of literature and pop culture. Episodes thread through writing, books, film, and faith, often circling back to how ideas are formed, how they're received, and how to navigate modern media with authenticity. The hosts mix nerdy enthusiasm for Die Hard, 90s culture, and literary discussion with candid personal stories, making it feel like a long drive with two well-read friends who aren't afraid to riff on big topics or small joys. A standout trait is their ability to blend faith-based perspectives with lighthearted, irreverent humor, creating a distinctive, repeat-listen dynamic that appeals to listeners who value thoughtful conve... more

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