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Live from the Big AppleJanine Hogan (Jazzy the Backup Musician)Jazzy (Janine Hogan) has been with Big Apple Live since the very first episode in the 70’s, but she has never been on camera…intentionally. Jazzy is an understudy for the BAL band, and has had the wild misfortune of never breaking into the actual band, despite several "accidents" happening to other band members. Billy and TJ have fun reminiscing with Jazzy about the old days, how she wants so badly to be on BAL in any capacity, and how her butt ended up accidentally on screen so many times. Along the way, Jazzy improvises theme songs for our segm...2025-07-311h 12
Live from the Big AppleDave Theune (Rayclon the Centaur, Cast Member)Rayclon (Dave Theune) was not only the first Cyprian centaur on Big Apple Live, he was also a hilarious cast member responsible for characters like Calvin the Clairvoyant Convenience Store Clerk. Billy and TJ have a great time with Rayclon and talk about his love of his home on Mount Olympus, his troubles adjusting to New York, how his father, Zeus, would light up a room, and of course his current dating life. Check out comedian Dave Theune on Instagram @davetheune, and watch him as the very funny nurse Keith on the show ‘St. Denis Medical’ on Peaco...2025-06-3057 min
Live from the Big AppleTyler Scnhupp (Tommy Tri-Polar, Musician)Tommy Tri-Polar (Tyler Schnupp), the lead singer of the first-ever punk band on Big Apple Live joined Billy and TJ to talk about his band SCHMEAR and their infamous BAL performance that resulted in a life-long ban for them and 14 slam dancers. They also talk about Tommy’s signature of putting a microphone in his jeans, his surprising political views, and his part in the origin of the emo band Dashboard Confessional. Check out Tyler Schnupp on Instagram at @tylord_sch where he posts about upcoming music and comedy shows, and check out his band Grail 150 on ban...2025-06-231h 02
Live from the Big AppleMatt Apodaca (Cobrin Drench, Former Cast Member/Writer)Former Big Apple Live cast member and Weekend Bulletin host Corbin Drench (Matt Apodaca) joins TJ and Billy to talk about his time behind the news desk at BAL, his characters like Trevor the Emo I.T. Guy, seeing Bjorn Nigel in a spooky mask, and of course his hilarious sketch “The Sopranos but in San Diego.” Along the way they talk about how Corbin’s edgy Mickey Mouse material got him in trouble, and how he’s continued to make comedy despite these setbacks. Check out Matt Apodaca on instagram @mattapodaca and listen to his excellent video gam...2025-06-141h 09
Live from the Big AppleIsabella Roland (Tanya Burke, Former Cast Member)Former Big Apple Live cast member Tanya Burke (Isabella Roland) joins Billy and TJ to talk about her blockbuster movie success, her philosophy that the audience’s opinions don’t matter, how she got her start at the Chase Bank Sketch program, and her audition in which Bjorn actually LAUGHED! Along the way they remember some of Tanya’s famous characters, from Sassy Cindy the Sassy pharmacist to the Bruce Springsteen Dancer. A truly memorable episode!Check out Isabella Roland on IG @iz_ball where you can keep up with her upcoming improv shows. We also recommend her fr...2025-06-041h 02
Live from the Big AppleZach Olsen & Charlie Mihelich (Ricky Tarper & Jay Vulken, Former Writers/Cast Members)Former Big Apple Live cast members and writing team Ricky Tarper (Zach Olsen) and Jay Vulken (Charlie Mihelich) join Billy and TJ to chat about their problematic activism in the “manosphere,” their standup acts, some of their favorite sketches like “Darth Maul at a Club,” Charlie Mihelich and Zach Olsen have a very entertaining and funny podcast called “Baywatch Watch,” on which July and Ben were both recent guests. Follow Zach @realzacholsen and Charlie @mihelichcopter.Live from the Big Apple is improvised live in front of a studio audience by July Diaz as “TJ Hunterscap” and Ben Cassil as...2025-05-231h 25
Live from the Big AppleIsabella Escalante (Randy Upmost, Former Cast Member)Former Big Apple Live cast member Randy Upmost (Isabella Escalante) joins Billy and TJ to chat about his time on the show, his experiences with Marc Maron and Jerry Seinfeld, his thoughts on the news, and his signature catchphrase “crap!”Check out Isabella Escalante’s podcast “Anna and Isabella Do Improv” with Anna Bezhaler, and follow her on instagram @isabellaesc. Live from the Big Apple is improvised live in front of a studio audience by July Diaz as “TJ” and Ben Cassil as “Billy.” You can follow us on instagram @bigapplelive or email us for advice at livefromt...2025-05-141h 12
Live from the Big AppleBilly and TJ's First Episode (with Ben Cassil & July Diaz)In this very first episode of Live from the Big Apple, hosts Billy Rockwell (Ben Cassil) and TJ Hunterscap (July Diaz) introduce themselves and tell how they ended up on the Big Apple Live sketch show. They also talk a bit about current events and catch up on the funny pages. And finally they give a bit of insight into what they hope this podcast will accomplish and whether or not they like being close to a keyboard. Thanks for checking out LFTBA! You can follow us on instagram @bigapplelive or email us for advice at livefromthebigapple...2025-05-051h 02
Video Games: A Comedy Showep.214 - Boos!
The scares continue as we explore the terrifying world of BOOs from the Mario franchise. Some little. Some big. Some royalty?! We also talk Shadow the Hedgehog, Pilot Wings 64, MLB The Show, and much more!
The Show: @vgacomedyshow
Jeremy Schmidt: @ocarinaofcrime
July Diaz: @julydiaz
Ben Cassil: @bencassil
Ari Grabb: @ari_grabb
Nick Costanza: @nick_costanza
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Totally Rad!Tyler Schnupp! Again!LIVE from 1996 it's Totally Rad! Join guest Tyler Schnupp (@schnupp69), 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-year-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) as they talk about appropriate relationships, video games, and private investigators and play a round of "Mario or Jesus!"FollowTyler Schnupp on IG @schnupp69 and check out his video game improv podcast with his ex-brother Nick Costanza, Reactivaders! Check out July Diaz’s podcast “Inside Video Games Classic!” Follow @j9_hogan for Janine’s upcoming live shows!Please rate and review us...2022-07-251h 06
Totally Rad!Zach Reino Returns!LIVE from 1996 it's Totally Rad! Join guest Zach Reino (@zachreino), 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-year-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) as they talk about cold sores, vocal fry, how prom suits fit, face aloe prayers, and they play an epic round of NEW CHOICEFollow Zach Reino on soial media. And check out his incredible improv comedy podcast Off Book with Jess McKenna!Check out July Diaz’s podcast “Inside Video Games Classic!” Follow @j9_hogan for Janine’s upcoming live shows!Plea...2022-07-081h 13
Totally Rad!"Mr. Ricketts!" (Andrew Young)JHS Music and Chorale Teacher Mr. Danny Ricketts (Andrew Young @androssthegreat) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about how to sing, people not believing you are gay, homeownership, and high school life! They also play some incredible musical improv! Follow comedian Andrew Young everywhere @androssthegreat and check out his hilarious musical improv podcast “Stone Cold Paradise!” Follow Janine Hogan everywhere @j9_hogan! Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz! Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for ad...2022-06-2659 min
Totally Rad!"Vice Principal Doug Plimpton!" (Ben Cassil)LIVE from 1996 it's Totally Rad! Join guest Vice Principal Doug Plimpton (@bencassil), 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 14-year-old Intern Miranda Rae Hart (@miranduhhartheartsyou), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) as they talk about divorce, frisbee solitaire, and sing a perfect country song! Follow Ben Cassil on IG and Twitter @bencassil, and check out his improv team "Cosmo" performing at WE Improv every Wednesday at 10 at the Clubhouse in LA!Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Follow @totallyrad1996 on IG and Twitter for video content! TotallyRad1996@gmail.com i...2022-06-181h 00
Totally Rad!Janine Hogan!LIVE from 1996 it's Totally Rad! The tables are turned as our own 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) is the guest today! Join her and 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 14-year-old Intern Miranda Rae Hart (@miranduhhartheartsyou), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) as they get DEEP into Janine's psyche, talk about Dawson's Creek for some reason, and sing some great songs! Follow Janine Hogan everywhere @j9_hogan! And keep an eye out for her live looping streams and shows, they are unique and hilarious! Theme song by Ben Cassil. E...2022-06-031h 06
Totally Rad!A Mall Festiv-all!LIVE from 1996 at the Johnstown Galleria, it's Totally Rad! 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) discuss mall preferences, play a fun mall quiz, and experience a revival of July's Funny Pages! Follow Janine Hogan everywhere @j9_hogan! Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz! And check out Alyssa in "Gaslit" on Starz!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 for video content!2022-05-2753 min
Inside Video Games ClassicStardew Valley Ft. Ben CassilJuly and special guest Ben Cassil talk about Stardew Valley.2022-05-2731 minInside Video Games ClassicLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Ft. Ben CassilJuly and special guest Ben Cassil talk about the LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.2022-05-2124 min
Totally Rad!James Mannion!Comedian James Mannion (@PizzaMannion) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about lunch ladies, Smoothie King, Hallmark card writers, and stuff that's so RANDOM! We also play a classic round of NEW CHOICE!Follow James Mannion on Twitter for his famous tweets @PizzaMannion, look out for live dates for his improv team "Leroy," and check out the photo of Albert Einstein with his tongue out! Follow Janine Hogan everywhere @j9_hogan! Follow July Diaz on T...2022-05-141h 11
Totally Rad!Rob Scerbo!Comedian Rob Scerbo (@robscerbo) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about how to fit in without alienating your dad, the young filmmaker Orson Welles, and Batman, and they play a classic improve game: New Choice! Follow Rob Scerbo on Instagram and Twitter @robscerbo! And look out for him on Youtube, you don't know! Follow Janine Hogan everywhere @j9_hogan! Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz! And check out Alyssa on "Gaslit" on Starz!T...2022-04-301h 04
Totally Rad!Alex Fernie!Comedian Alex Fernie (@FernieCommaAlex) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine (@j9_hogan) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about whether we are all okay, what it means to be "drenched with the word," and Follow Alex Fernie on Twitter @FernieCommaAlex and if you're in Los Angeles check out his monthly Convoy improv shows which you can find on Twitter at @convoyimprov! Follow Janine Hogan everywhere @j9_hogan! Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz! Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for...2022-04-231h 08
Totally Rad!Spring Break '96!16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) are stuck in Alyssa's grandma's cabin in Tennessee for Spring Break, so they make the best of it by playing a bunch of games and making a bunch of silly jokes! Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 and YouTubea for video content!2022-04-1553 min
Totally Rad!Christian Drummer "Colby" (Nick Mandernach)!17-year-old church band drummer Colby (Comedian @ManderNick) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to confess how he failed Alyssa as an accountability partner and discuss percussion volume and librarian gossip! They also play an epic round of "New Choice" and enjoy the long-awaited return of "Alyssa's Christian Movies!"Follow Nick on IG and Twitter @ManderNick and check out the hilarious animated Duncanville on FOX (Nick writes for this show!) Sundays at 8:30, seasons 1 and 2 on Hulu! Follow Janine Hogan @j9_hogan! Follow J...2022-04-071h 07Video Games: A Comedy Showep.187 - Comedy Store Roast Battle
Today, the Zoo Tycoon Crew talk about video games, Rick Steeves, and the famous Comedy Store Roast Battle featuring T.I.
For more amazing video game content please visit our Patreon: patreon.com/supernpcradio
The Show: @vgacomedyshow
Jeremy Schmidt: @ocarinaofcrime
July Diaz: @julydiaz
Ben Cassil: @bencassil
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Totally Rad!Katie Marovitch!Comedian Katie Marovitch (@KatieMarovitch) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about whether Alyssa has any close friends, being passionate about substitute teaching, and why Ben is making everyone a wee bit uncomfy! They also play "the longest game ever" Gruntry Roads, and they have a lively round of New Choice!Follow Katie on Twitter @KatieMarovitch and IG @katiemarovitch and check out her website KatieMarovitch.com for everything she's up to, and look out for "Modern Animal" coming soon to SOMEWHERE!2022-03-3155 min
Totally Rad!Dan Lippert! [Rerun][This is a rerelease of one of our favorite episodes! We will be back with new episodes next week!]Comedian Dan Lippert (@danlippertcool) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about being tall but not a bully, what kinds of teachers everyone would be, and they play a raucous round of the improv game "Tales from Johnstown High!" Follow Dan Lippert on Instagram and Twitter @danlippertcool and check out his comedy team Big Grande, who hav...2022-03-231h 16
Totally Rad!"Deckland!" (Lisa Gilroy) [Rerun][This is a rerelease of one of our favorite episodes! We will be back with new episodes later this month!]Alyssa's classmate and "teenage heartthrob" Deckland (Comedian Lisa Gilroy, @TheLisaGilroy) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about dating and marriage as a teen, M. Night Shyamalan, and gender equality, and they put on a talent show with no preparation! Follow Lisa Gilroy on twitter and instagram: @TheLisaGilroy, and check out her new show "Fairview" on...2022-03-171h 12
Totally Rad!Paul F. Tompkins! [Rerun][This is a rerelease of one of our favorite episodes! We will be back with new episodes later this month!]Comedian Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about kissing, Hats in the Belfry, Summer Loving, favorite hymns, and play a game called "Make Alyssa's Life Funny!"Follow Paul on Twitter @PFTompkins, and check out his hilarious podcasts: Stay F. Homekins with his wife Janie, Threedom with Scott Aukerman and Lauren Lap...2022-03-091h 17
Totally Rad!Leonard Smith Jr.!Comedian Leonard Smith Jr. (@leonardsmithjr) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about usage of the word "brother," the art of film, and how to talk to boys! They also played a lively round of New Choice and improvised some great songs!Follow Leonard Smith Jr. on Instagram @leonardsmithjr and check out his improv team Lemon Pepper Wet, and his excellent podcast with former guest Quinn Boyes, Film vs. Film! Follow Janine Hogan everywhere @j9...2022-03-011h 07
Totally Rad!Danny & Kyle (Alyssa Sabo & Miranda Rae Hart)!Comedian Danny Beckman (@alyssa_sabo), and his non-paid secretary Kyle Thompson (@miranduhheartsyou) joined 37-yr-old guest host Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about how they met, feminism, and dating!Follow Danny on Instagram @dannybeckman69 and Kyle @kylethinksurwrong! Also check out their upcoming appearance at the Comedy Store roast battle on March 29! Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz! Follow Janine Hogan @j9_hogan and watch out for her live streaming live looping! Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gm...2022-02-221h 19
Totally Rad!"Sylvia Cornerstone!" (Alyssa Sabo!)It's a very special episode of Totally Rad! Sidekick Ben has to put on his host trousers as Alyssa, Janine, and even July aren't available! Ben interviewed 53-year-old Christian comedian Sylvia Cornerstone (Alyssa Sabo: @alyssa_sabo) and things got REAL! They discussed dinosaurs, living with your mom in your fifties, and the conservation method of drip drying after a shower! Check out Sylvia Cornerstone's "Jesus Are Ya Jokin' Me?" currently in residency at Bally's Theatre 3 in Las Vegas (Paris, France) with Mark Lowry, appearing in season 5 episodes 12-15 of "Tyler Perry's House of Payne," and on her 1992...2022-02-151h 06
DunktownJuly Diaz + Movie Review: Air Bud (1997)Self Made Baby! July Diaz (Totally Rad!, Inside Video Games Classic) joins Agata and Anastasia to discuss the classic basketball film Air Bud. July shares his love for Space Jam and halftime shows. The gang also chats James Naismith, goth Nicolas Cage, doodie, Harrison Ford, the earth's core, Adam McKay, Bridges of Madison County, Hype House children, presidents who kick ass, John Wilson, evil clowns, tax season, flu game, ball pits, and pudding snack packs! Will Agata start playing Wordle? Probably not, but listen to find out! 📺 Reference + SourcesAs of recording, Air Bud (1997) is available to...2022-02-091h 13
Totally Rad!Jason Sheridan!Comedian and theme park journalist Jason Sheridan (@jasonsheridan) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about globalization's impact on theme parks, Disneyland employment, evolution, and dinosaurs. Everyone also plays a round of Sticky Situations!Follow Jason Sheridan on twitter @jasonsheridan and check out his excellent podcast about theme parks "Podcast: The Ride!"Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiazTheme song by Ben Ca...2022-02-081h 03
Totally Rad!Justin Michael!Comedian Justin Michael (@heyjustin) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about how to make a man like God, funny voices, Sonic, and understanding the mystery of death! They also play a lively round of "New Choice!"Follow Justin Michael on Instagram and Twitter @heyjustin and check out his excellent improv podcast "Nature Talks to Itself" and his other podcast about Batman: The Animated Series, "Batman: The Animated Podcast!"Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter...2022-02-0149 min
Totally Rad!Geoff Ross!Comedian Geoff Ross (@geoffisfamous) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about how to get a man to propose, masters degrees, and feminism, and then they play a lively round of Freeze My Life! Follow Geoff on social media @geoffisfamous!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz.Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on App...2022-01-251h 08
Totally Rad!Alex Berg!Comedian Alex Berg joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about nicknames, Lethal Weapon, whether science is boring or not, breaking news on Alex Fernie's nefarious exploits on Twitter, and ocean creatures! They also play a lively round of New Choice!Alex Berg is not on social media but he'd like you to follow @ConvoyImprov for updates on his improv team's live shows, which are scheduled for the second Sunday of the month at the Yard Theatre...2022-01-1857 min
Totally Rad!Janie Haddad Tompkins Returns!Actress and writer Janie Haddad Tompkins (@janiehaddad) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about the TV show "Full House," auditions, and the veneration of Mary! Also, they play the game they always play with Janie, Country or Christian!Follow Janie on Twitter @janiehaddad and Instagram @lebaneselooker, and check out her terrific monthly podcast that started during lockdown, Stay F. Homekins! Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for...2022-01-111h 11
Totally Rad!Ronnie Adrian! Again!Comedian Ronnie Adrian (@bonesadrian) joins 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about parents controlling music consumption, July's dog Charmy, and automobile companies! And they play a powerful game of "New Choice!"Follow Ronnie on Twitter @bonesadrian and Instagram @bonesadrian and check out his music under the name RA 9tre wherever you listen to music! And check him out on season 1 episode 2 of the new VERY funny NBC sitcom "Grand Crew!"Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz!Theme song by Be...2022-01-041h 18
Totally Rad!A Totally Rad Christmas Special!Ho Ho Ho! Live on tape from 1996 it's the Totally Rad CHRISTmas Special with 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz)! The gang's all stranded at Alyssa's grandma's cabin in Tennessee, so they make the best of it by playing "Complete the Carol" and "Christmas New Choice!" And along the way, they might just learn the true meaning of Christmas! Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 for video content!2021-12-2154 min
Totally Rad!Nick Costanza Returns!Comedian Nick Costanza (@Nick_Costanza) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about video games, inviting friends to church, and what makes a good movie! And then they got sucked into a weird device called the RE-ENACTIVATER!Check out "COD King" Nick and "Baby" Tyler Schnupp's very entertaining improv podcast Reactivaders! Follow Nick Costanza on Twitter @Nick_Costanza or Instagram @NickCostanza.Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hoganFollow July Diaz...2021-12-141h 07
Totally Rad!Matt Apodaca Returns!Comedian Matt Apodaca (@mattapodaca) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about funny stuff in the trash, low-confidence rapping skills, and the rock and roll band Weezer!Follow Matt on Instagram and Twitter @mattapodaca! Also check out his funny podcasts that end in question marks: "How Did This Get Played?" and "What's With These Homies Talkin' Bout Weezer?"Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz....2021-11-291h 04
Totally Rad!Monica Loomba!Comedian Monica Loomba (@monloombie) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about luck, how to make a funny 'ter (Ben's fun slang for character), and plagiarism! And they play a lively round of "A Very Special Episode!"Follow Monica on Instagram @monloombie and check out her sketch team and former Totally Rad guests Best Actress for funny videos and live performances @bestactressLA!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and follow July D...2021-11-221h 03
Totally Rad!Kyle Kasabian!Comedian Kyle Kasabian (@KyleKasabian) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo) and 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil) in 1996 to talk about hidden talents, dating secrets, and bullying! Follow Kyle Kasabian on Instagram and Twitter @KyleKasabian!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan! Follow professional audience member July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 and Totally Rad 1996 on YouTube for video content!2021-11-151h 09
Totally Rad!Cam Gavinkski!Twelve-and-three-quarters-year-old CAM (Comedian Cam Gavinski @camgavinski) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), and 16-year-old bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan) in 1996 to talk about what God's voice sounds like, how it is to be babysat by Alyssa, and turning into a teenager! They also play COOL OR DROOL and What Would You Do?!Follow Cam Gavinski on Instagram and Twitter @camgavinski!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan! Follow professional audience member July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for ad...2021-11-081h 18
Totally Rad!Quinn Boyes!Comedian Quinn Boyes (@QuinnBoyes) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 16-year-old bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about James Bond, Dads, and rumors! And they play a hilarious round of Sticky Situations! Follow Quinn Boyes on Twitter @QuinnBoyes and check out his podcast Film vs. Film! Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan! Follow professional audience member July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and...2021-11-021h 18
Totally Rad!Miranda Rae Hart!14-year-old Intern Miranda (Miranda Rae Hart: @miranduhhartheartsyou) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about mall tips, fashion advice, and how to be a good intern! Follow Miranda Rae Hart on Instagram @miranduhhartheartsyou for hilarious character videos and sketches! Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan. Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz.Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Follow @totallyrad1996 and Totally Rad 1996 on Yo...2021-10-261h 10
Reactivaders"Warioware" With Super NPC RadioThis week, Reactivaders celebrates it's merger with Super NPC Radio! Jeremy Schmidt, Conner Mccabe, and July Diaz join Nick and Tyler for a non chaotic episode whatsoever! We discuss Warioware, spooky Castlevania's, and no one gets sued! Special thanks to Ben Cassil.2021-10-151h 06
Totally Rad!Jacquis Neal!Comedian Jacquis Neal (@Jacquisneal) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about a how to be cool, Stephen A. Smith, men in belly shirts, and they play a game of Sticky Situations! Follow Jacquis Neal on Twitter or Instagram @Jacquisneal and check out his (now-ended) podcast "Culture Kings!"Janine couldn't make it this week, but follow her on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan!Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us Tota...2021-10-121h 15
Totally Rad!Mary Anthony!Comedian Mary Anthony (@maryanthony1) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about venting frustrations, dealing with difficult siblings, and they play a fun round of "Sticky Situations!"Follow Mary Anthony on Twitter @maryanthony1 or Instagram @mayeanthony!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jam Space Pod!"Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz and check out his podcast "Inside Video Games!"Theme song by Ben...2021-09-281h 05
Totally Rad!Richelle Meiss!Comedian Richelle Meiss (@ReeshMeese) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about a Christian version of Kidz Bop, dating and loneliness, troubling texts from cousins, and they improvise an ENTIRE MUSICAL! Follow Richelle Meiss on Instagram @ReeshMees, check out her podcast about the Bachelor TV show "Walk You Out," and her all-original HILARIOUS musical coming soon to a city near you, "Bachelor the Musical!" @bachelorthemusical on IG and Tik Tok!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on...2021-09-201h 09
Totally Rad!Ryan Rosenberg!Comedian Ryan Rosenberg (@chosenberg) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about workplace ethics, dealing with the pressure involved with amateur sports, and how to do improv comedy, and they play a game called "New Choice!"Follow Ryan Rosenberg on Instagram and Twitter @chosenberg and check out his comedy team Big Grande whose hilarious character-driven improv podcast "Teacher's Lounge" is available on https://biggrandewebsite.com, and check out his excellent improv podcast with former Totally Rad guest Da...2021-09-131h 07
Totally Rad!Jake Delaney!Comedian Jake Delaney (@jakeadelaney) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about hayrides, kissing decorum, and "Blockbluster!"Follow Jake Delaney on Instagram @jakeadelaney and check out his excellent TV show "The Filth" on Revery.tv or YouTube! Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jam Space Pod!"Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz and check out his podcast "Inside Video Games!"Theme song by...2021-09-071h 09
Totally Rad!Teenage Heartthrob Deckland (Lisa Gilroy)!Alyssa's classmate and "teenage heartthrob" Deckland (Comedian Lisa Gilroy, @TheLisaGilroy) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about dating and marriage as a teen, M. Night Shyamalan, and gender equality, and they put on a talent show with no preparation! Follow Lisa Gilroy on twitter and instagram: @TheLisaGilroy!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan!Follow professional audience member July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz!Theme song by Ben Ca...2021-08-301h 07
Totally Rad!Dan Lippert!Comedian Dan Lippert (@danlippertcool) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about being tall but not a bully, what kinds of teachers everyone would be, and they play a raucous round of the improv game "Tales from Johnstown High!" Follow Dan Lippert on Instagram and Twitter @danlippertcool and check out his comedy team Big Grande, who have several hilarious podcasts such as "Teacher's Lounge" and "Preacher's Lounge" on https://biggrandewebsite.com, and check out his excellent improv...2021-08-211h 12
Totally Rad!Andrew Grace!Comedian Andrew Grace (@andrewpgrace) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about high school sports, analogies, dealing with moms, and help Alyssa learn "How To Talk To Boys!"Follow Andrew on Instagram @andrewpgrace!Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jam Space Pod!"Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz and check out his podcast "Inside Video Games!"Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us...2021-08-161h 08
Totally Rad!Jeremy Schmidt!Comedian Jeremy Schmidt (@ocarinaofcrime) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about See You At The Pole, sock folding, body image, and play a lively round of "Sticky Situations!"Follow Jeremy on Twitter: @ocarinaofcrime and check out his video game podcast "Video Games: A Comedy Show" on which July and Ben are frequent guests! Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jam Space Pod!"Follow J...2021-08-101h 20
Totally Rad!Rachel Chapman!Comedian Rachel Chapman (@LadyTomHanks) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about Tom Hanks films, Disney parks, and celebrity crushes, and they play a game called "Dating Coach!"Follow Rachel Chapman on Twitter and Instagram @LadyTomHanks, and check out her podcasts! "Inside the Disney Vault" in which Rachel and her co-hosts Oscar Montoya and Clare Loughran watch every Disney Channel Original Movie; "You've Got Hanks" in which Rachel watches every Tom Hanks film with guests; "This is the Mix," in which Rachel...2021-08-021h 05
Totally Rad!Dennis Curlett!Comedian Dennis Curlett (@DennisCurlett) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about cell phone safety, familiar smells, and negative people, and they play a round of the HIT musical game "Pop or Christian?!"Follow Dennis on Twitter: @DennisCurlett and check out his feature film "Paradox Lost" coming soon to a theater near you www.paradoxlostthemovie.com! Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jam Space Pod!"2021-07-271h 07
Totally Rad!Jeremy Culhane!Comedian Jeremy Culhane (@JeremyCulhane) joined 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about American Vandal-ism, Lowe's, and dating, and play a lively round of "Sticky Situations!"Follow Jeremy Culhane on Twitter: @JeremyCulhane and Instagram: @jazzy_jelly, and check out his new podcast "Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists!"Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jam Space Pod!"Follow July Diaz on Twitter @julydiaz and che...2021-07-181h 06
Totally Rad!The Game Boys (Nick Costanza & Tyler Schnupp!)The Game Boys of Johnstown High, step-brothers Nick & Tyler (Comedians Nick Costanza & Tyler Schnupp) join 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about video games, sibling relationships, and being a loser, and they play a game called "Video Game Intervention" in which they for some reason must decide if things are from video games or the Bible!Check out "COD King" Nick and "Baby" Tyler's very entertaining improv podcast on Linsay Deming Media, Reactivaders! Follow Nick Costanza on...2021-07-131h 04
Totally Rad!Ronnie Adrian!Comedian Ronnie Adrian (@bonesadrian) joins 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), 14-year-old intern Miranda Rae Hart (@miranda_hart) and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about the proper age for a young woman to start shaving, who actually writes the show, how to do comebacks, Ronnie's thoughts on the comedy community, and they play The Nice Game! Follow Ronnie on Twitter @bonesadrian and Instagram @bonesadrian and check out his new song (as RA 9tre) with Phil Augusta Jackson "Movie" on streaming music services! Follow Miranda Rae Hart...2021-07-061h 13
Totally Rad!Paul F. Tompkins!Comedian Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) joins 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about kissing, Hats in the Belfry, Summer Loving, favorite hymns, and play a game called "Make Alyssa's Life Funny!"Follow Paul on Twitter @PFTompkins, and check out his hilarious podcasts: Stay F. Homekins with his wife Janie, Threedom with Scott Aukerman and Lauren Lapkus, Superego with Jeremy Carter, Matt Gourley, and Mark McConville, and The Neighborhood Listen with Nicole Parker! ...2021-06-181h 12
Totally Rad!Janie Haddad Tompkins!Actress Janie Haddad Tompkins (@janiehaddad) joins 16-yr-old host Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo), 37-yr-old sidekick Ben Cassil (@bencassil), bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_hogan), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) in 1996 to talk about ghosts, country music, and Catholic school, and play a game called "Country or Christian!"Follow Janie on Twitter @janiehaddad and Instagram @lebaneselooker, and check out her terrific podcast that started during lockdown, Stay F. Homekins! Follow bandleader Janine Hogan on Twitter and Instagram @j9_hogan, and check out her podcast "Jammed Space Pod!"2021-06-111h 10
Inside Video Games ClassicThe FINAL Episode Ever (w/ Nick Costanza, Tyler Schnupp, Ben Cassil)July presents the FINAL episode of Inside Video Games and Gaming. Thanks for listening.2021-06-0459 min
Totally Rad!Anti-Smoking LIVE with Will Hines!Today we present a very special look back at the early days of Totally Rad, when it was a LIVE show at UCB Los Angeles, when we did a special 4/20 Anti-Tobacco Show!Comedian Will Hines (@williebhines) joined 16-year-old host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo) and 37-year-old sidekick Ben (@bencassil) in 1996 to learn about why smoking the drug tobacco is actually BAD! With special guest Lindsey McDowell (@LiNzee_)! And of course the Totally Rad crew: bandleader Janine Hogan (j9_Hogan), 14-year-old intern Miranda Rae Hart (@mirandaheartsyou) professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz), musician Thayer Frechette (@thayerfrechette)!...2021-05-1656 min
Totally Rad!Third Anniversary Talent Show! With Patrick Babbitt, Jiavani Linayao, Kiki Milner, Nick Mandernach, and Kevin T. Porter!It's Totally Rad's third anniversary since beginning as a live talk show at the UCB theatre in Los Angeles! To celebrate, we invited some of our past guests and all of our crew to put up a talent show! Thanks for listening and supporting the show, here's to the next three years! Featuring Talents from:Patrick Babbitt (@patrickbabbitt) "Is This The Chorus?"Jiavani Linayao (@jiavani) "Student Council Stump Speech"Nick Mandernach (@mandernick) "How To Draw a Stussy"Kiki Milner (@addictedtovibes) "Goth Poetry"Kevin T...2021-05-011h 16Inside Video Games ClassicKirby (w/ Tyler Schnupp, Ben Cassil) | Season 7, Ep. 4July and his lawyer Ben C. help special guest Tyler Schnupp say all the things he didn’t say on the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate episode of the Reactivaders podcast in which July was ambushed by a bunch of lawyers.2021-02-101h 06
Totally Rad!Kevin T. Porter!Comedian Kevin T. Porter (@kevintporter) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) to talk about Elmo's trauma on Sesame Street, Kevin's childhood trauma, acoustic guitars, how to rewrite the Bible, vulnerability, systemic issues, and they play an ENTIRELY original music game called "Dove or Grammy."Check out Kevin T. Porter on Twitter: @kevintporter and Instagram: @kevintporter. And if you like Totally Rad you will like Kevin's podcast "Good Christian Fun," and his podcast about podcasters "Inside Voices."Like video games? So...2020-10-2557 min
Totally Rad!July Diaz!Comedian July Diaz (@julydiaz) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil) to talk about the band Nirvana, whether he is a vampire, and to play a classic round of "Simba or Jesus?"Like video games? So does July, check out his video game podcast Inside Video Games, Ben and Alyssa have both been guests. It's really good!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts--leave a funny rap and we will perform it on the show! Follow @totallyrad1996 or y...2020-10-1957 min
Totally Rad!Laura Di Lorenzo!Comedian Laura Di Lorenzo (@lauradi.lorezo) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) to talk about whether Alyssa looks like a teenage alien, why sidekick Ben needs to apologize, how to not blow it on a date, and what unspoken prayer requests are.Check out Laura Di Lorenzo on Instagram: @lauradi.lorezo, and her hilarious comedy team The Chonga Girls (@thechongagirls) with Mimi Davila.Like video games? So does July, check out his video game podcast Inside Video Games.2020-10-1157 min
Totally Rad!Danny Beckman!Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo) got in a bit of trouble last episode with her dad, so she was grounded from hosting. Sidekick Ben (@bencassil) did his best to step in and interview this weeks guest, Alyssa's "cousin" and standup comedian Danny Beckman (as played by Alyssa). Ben and Danny are joined by bandleader Janine Hogan (@j9_Hogan) and audience member July Diaz (@julyisthefuture) to discuss feminism, human anatomy, elevator conversations, and play the game "Make Ben's Life Funny."Danny Beckman is a stand-up comedian and philosopher who has played all the big clubs and festivals...2020-10-0349 minInside Video Games ClassicBONUS - Barbie: Video Game Hero Commentary (w/ Ben Cassil)On a special unlocked Patreon episode July is joined by special guest Ben Cassil to do commentary as they watch Barbie: Video Game Hero together.2020-09-301h 11
Totally Rad!Hannah Pilkes!Comedian Hannah Pilkes (@hannahpilkes) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) to find out if she is best friend material, play Subjective Double Dare, and re-enact the classic film "Ferrets Bueller's Day Off."Follow Hannah on Instagram @hannahpilkes or Twitter @HannahPilkes!Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts--leave a funny rap and we will perform it on the show! Follow @totallyrad1996 or youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUXlBxnSEhdza0qywN_kDQ...2020-09-111h 02
Totally Rad!Lindsey McDowell!Comedian Lindsey McDowell (@LiNzee_) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), sidekick Ben (@bencassil), and professional audience member July Diaz (@julydiaz) to talk about Alyssa's problematic youth pastor, play Guess That Sound, do a skit, and sing some Disney songs. What a BLAST!Check out Lindsey on twitter @LiNzee_ and Instagram @LindseyMcqueen watch her excellent short film Dominique's Baby on Amazon.Theme song by Ben Cassil. Email us for advice TotallyRad1996@gmail.com, rate and review on Apple Podcasts--leave a funny rap and we will perform it on the show! Follow @to...2020-09-051h 01
Totally Rad!Will Hines!Comedian Will Hines (@williebhines) joins host Alyssa (@alyssa_sabo), and sidekick Ben (@bencassil) for the first ever podcast version of the Totally Rad talk show! Will helps Alyssa with standup comedy, the role of a mother, and whether or not you should love yourself. They are joined by audience member July Diaz (@julyisthefuture) and surprise guest Alyssa’s Jazz Uncle, “Jazz” (@thayerfrechette). Check out Will Hines’s other podcasts: I Will Write Your Book, Screw It We’re Just Gonna Talk About The Beatles, and Screw It We’re Just Gonna Talk About Comics; and his books...2020-08-1759 min
Convince Me81. Holiday Special 2017: July Diaz Gets RealMerry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyful Boxing Day, Happy Honda Days, and a very special Toyotathon to you and yours. July Diaz (@julydiaz) joins the CM BOYS (TM) for a holiday party. While no one likes watching Fox News in a freezer, aka a Cold Fake, everyone loves a good Hot Take. So sit back with your mug of cocoa and listen to these Holiday Hot Takes (TM) on Elf on the Shelf, Secret Santa, Shopping for Donald Trump, Shelf Space, Gift Cards, Trader Joes, Coupon Books, Ramona's Mac and Cheese, and Ugly Sweaters. Also, a rare appearance by beloved...2017-12-2858 min
Convince Me80. Staying Up Late: July Diaz Thinks 8pm is a Normal BedtimeYou just gotta listen to this one. In a very special ad-free episode of Convince Me, July Diaz joins us to talk about staying up into the wee hours of the night! July says staying up late feels like “being in on a secret”, but is it worth the decreased productivity? This is Geoff writing. Along the way, we hear about Thayer’s big Japan trip, we talk to the actual Sandman, and Geoff’s stomach makes a weird sound that throws everyone off. Once you’re done listening to this bad boy, check out July’s podcast Tren...2017-12-211h 04