Show overview
Compact Podcast has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 263 episodes. That works out to roughly 180 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 226th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 48 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 79 episodes published. Published by Compact.
From the publisher
Geoff Shullenberger, Ashley Frawley, and Matthew Schmitz discuss current events.
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Ep 256Kanye or Nay?
Trump threatens Iran, the Artemis Mission is launched, and Kanye gets banned in Britain. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
Ep 255Viva la Influencia!
Influencers go to war over Cuba, a progressive icon falls, and the UK Girl Guides kick out trans girls. Ashley Frawley joins Geoff Shullenberger. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
Ep 254One Gayatollah After Another
The 98th Academy Awards take place and rumors about the new Ayatollah's sexuality emerge. Ashley Frawley, Stephen Adubato, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
Ep 254Weinstein Revisited
An interview with Harvey Weinstein is released, due process is attacked in the UK, and Congress considers a bipartisan housing bill. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
Ep 253A Tale of Two Wars
Trump goes to war against Iran and the EU goes to war against conversion therapy. Ashley Frawley, Stephen Adubato, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
Ep 252The [Longest] State of the Union
The team discusses President Trump's State of the Union address. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
Ep 251MunichMaxxing
Marco Rubio speaks in Munich, the prospect of war with Iran emerges, and looksmaxxing-influencer "Clavicular" takes over the internet. Ashley Frawley, Stephen Adubato, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
Ep 250The Bad Bunny Files
Bad Bunny performs at the Super Bowl and the Epstein files crisis rages on. Ashley Frawley, Stephen Adubato, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
Ep 249A[nt]I-Social Media
New Epstein files are disclosed and and a new AI social media site is launched. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
Ep 248Extreme Home Makeover: MAGA Edition
Alex Pretti was shot by federal agents during ICE protests in Minnesota and Trump changes the White House's decor. Ashley Frawley joins Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
Ep 247MAiD in Manhattan
Trump lays out his Greenland deal and assisted dying bills move forward in the UK and US. Ashley Frawley joins Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
Ep 246You've Been Served
Protests break out in Iran and a subpoena is issued to Jerome Powell. Ashley Frawley joins Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
Ep 245Waltzing Away
US forces capture Nicolas Maduro, Tim Walz steps out of the ring, and Geoff Shullenberger has a run-in with Salvadorian authorities. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
Ep 244A New Day in NYC
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as Mayor of New York City, Trump threatens to attack Iran, and a new theory emerges about how the Frankfurt School destroyed the future. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe
Ep 243Best of 2025
The team discusses the biggest events, as well as the best books they read and films they watched, in 2025. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe