The Dabbleverse Timeline

WATP Launches

Karl and Kevin launch Who Are These Podcasts?, reviewing RAW's 4th Hour.

The Dick Show Crossover

WATP reviews The Dick Show — first major interaction with a rabid podcast fanbase.

Opie Radio Review

WATP reviews Opie Radio (Ep. 107), beginning the long-running saga of critiquing Gregg "Opie" Hughes.

First Stuttering John Review

Karl reviews The Stuttering John Podcast (Ep. 109). Notes John has "no consistency" and "keeps changing the name."

Two Worlds Collide

Karl plays a clip of John making excuses to Opie — the intersection of two major WATP targets.

The Chrissy Mayr Feud

Karl reviews the Chrissy Mayr Podcast (Ep. 152) after she cancels a WATP appearance.

Legal Threats Begin

John threatens to sue WATP and claims he "knows where Karl lives."

The D-Bomb

Eric Nagel tells John he "dabbles" in comedy. John explodes. The term that names the Dabbleverse is born.

The Cease & Desist

John's attorney sends a C&D for using clips. Karl points out John uses Stern clips without permission.

Vince the Lawyer Enters

Troll/lawyer Vince enters John's orbit — helping take down videos while seemingly trolling him.

SiriusXM Lawsuit Filed

John sues SiriusXM for using his likeness. Karl mocks the claim that John was a "writer" not a stunt boy.

Heather W. Defection

Former moderator turns on John, leaking DMs where he threatens her.

The Chrissy Mayr Viral Moment

John melts down on Chrissy's podcast — snaps "this is the disrespect you have for me" because she didn't know his full resume. The clip goes viral, Chrissy makes peace with Karl, and becomes "friend of the show."

Chad Zumock Enters

John goes on Chad's show to complain about Karl. Chad becomes a recurring character.

The Briefcase Launches

Patrick Michael launches The Briefcase — mocked relentlessly for having zero listeners.

Sock Accounts Exposed

Karl exposes John using sock accounts ("Maple Leaf Fan") to defend himself on Twitter.

Origin Story Cemented

Karl, Chrissy, and Cros discuss the "Dabbler" origin on WATP Ep. 249.

SiriusXM Dismissed

Lawsuit dismissed with prejudice. John claims he'll appeal. Karl celebrates.

The Mod Betrayal

John fights his own moderators for listening to WATP.

Cancer Charity Controversy

John pockets a donation meant for a chatter with cancer. Karl questions it.

Podcast Hitman Arrested

Matt Lewinsky, frequent WATP contributor, arrested for murder.

Cardiff Electric Rises

The digital potato avatar begins trolling John. #UnblockCardiff movement starts.

Dabblers Anonymous

r/DabblersAnonymous recognized as a force. Fans call themselves "Dabblers."

The DC Trip That Wasn't

John asks for donations to go to D.C. then cancels, blaming guests.

Chad: Credit Card Fraud

Chad Zumock faces felony charges. John mocks him despite his own legal failures.

Threats Escalate

John threatens Karl with physical violence and more lawsuits.

SiriusXM Appeal Fails

John's appeal dismissed. The lawsuit is fully dead.

The DC Trip (For Real)

John goes to D.C. for "kamikaze" interviews — asks prank questions about "Gary from San Diego."

Teaching Exposed via C&D

John's C&D references his school district "clients" — accidentally revealing he's a substitute teacher.

WATP Nashville Live

Live show in Nashville mocking John's threats.

Pickwick Pub Threat

John threatens to sue his local bar for letting trolls call.

WATS + Cardiff Rising

Karl and Blind Mike launch Who Are These Socials. Cardiff gains prominence.

DabbleCon 1

Karl hosts DabbleCon in Rochester. Shuli, Bob Levy, Chrissy Mayr and others roast John.

The Hiatus

John leaves the internet to teach full-time, claiming he's done with podcasting.

The Return

John returns to podcasting, reigniting feuds with Karl and Shuli.

VTL Goes Central

Vince the Lawyer becomes a central figure — alternately trolling John and advising him.

Cardiff Struck Down

John strikes Cardiff Electric's YouTube channel.

John the Tough Guy

Claims he has "nude pics" of Karl's wife. Threatens physical violence.

Fired from LAUSD

John fired from teaching. Blames "trolls" — accuses Bob Levy and Shuli.

The Book Leak

The Dabbleverse obtains John's unreleased book PDF. Chapter-by-chapter review begins.

VTL $12.5M Lawsuit

Vince files a $12.5M defamation lawsuit against John.

The Kate Meaney Tapes

Recordings surface of John using homophobic slurs. He threatens FBI involvement.

Steel Toe Meltdown

Aaron Imholte spirals — divorce, drug allegations, loss of co-hosts.

Hackamania

WATP hosts Hackamania in Las Vegas.

The Vegas Incident

John crashes the pre-party screaming "I'm Stuttering John!" — removed by security.

John vs. VTL Deteriorates

John refuses to pay settlements. Relationship with Vince crumbles.

Aaron Imholte Arrested

Bench warrant for "revenge porn" allegations involving his ex-wife.

DabbleCon 2

"Roast of the Dabbleverse" in Rochester. Quadfather turns on John.

Steel Toe Legal Trouble

Aaron faces felonies. John claims "A-list" status despite financial struggles.

The Mole Saga

John's mole in WATP/Shuli camp turns out to be a double agent trolling him.

VTL Settlement Revealed

John settles the $12.5M suit. Vince takes a cut of John's Superchats.

Chad Deplatformed

Chad loses YouTube and Patreon. John denies then admits to striking his channel live.

Teaching Exposed Again

Cardiff finds John in Zoom court while sitting in a classroom.

John Quits Teaching

Announces resignation from schools. Last day December 18th.

Kate Meaney Saga Deepens

Secretly recorded meeting. John claims romance; tapes say otherwise.

"Leaving" the Dabbleverse

John announces he's leaving forever. Nobody believes him.

John Joins Cameo

Immediately after "quitting," joins Cameo at $50/video.

Opie Rebrands

"Opie Unleashed NYC" — streaming from the streets for Dabbleverse commentary.

Steel Toe Spiral

April leaves Aaron. Nick Rekieta involvement. Drug and wife-swapping allegations.

WATP Episode 600

600th episode milestone with roast songs and tributes.

Cumia Hired at WABC

Anthony Cumia gets morning radio at 770 WABC. Opie and John jealous.

John's Stand-Up

Performs in Niles, Ohio. Reuses jokes from the 90s on local morning TV.

Attacks Cumia's Job

John contacts WABC bosses trying to get Cumia fired.

Brennan vs. Chad

Kevin Brennan fires Chad from MLC. Chad begins sniping streams.

Dabble House

Content house in Florida. Kate Meaney tapes "Season 2" debuted.

Stevie Tomato's

John leaves 13 minutes before agreed meetup.

Hackomania

Massive live event in Vegas — WATP, The Creep Off, and more.

Dr. Steve Incident

John tries to get Dr. Steve fired from his medical job over a comedy bit. Entire Dabbleverse turns against John.

$600K Demand Letter

John's attorney demands $600K from Karl and Shuli for "unauthorized use of identity."

WATP Boston Live

Live show at City Winery, Boston.

Steel Toe Sentenced

Aaron faces jail for violating restraining orders.

Opie's Decline

"Purple mouth" — drinking heavily, broadcasting to few, desperate for Superchats.

Ethan Klein Lawsuits

WATP covers H3H3 lawsuits — defamation loss to Kavanaugh, suing streamers.

Continued Threats

John still threatening lawsuits. Claims he has "people" watching Karl and Shuli.