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The Corduroy Boys PodcastWrestling and Lucid Dreams (ft. Dan Wilbur)LONG ISLAND, COMEDY, DIABETIC DOGS & MORE!“Top Things Our Parents Said” Episode Coming Soon!Throw on that corduroy and get cozy with us!THE EPISODEIn this episode, the boys welcome comedian Dan Wilbur (My New Thing with Dan and Zach, JD Vance impersonator, SiriusXM) on. Dan discusses how he gets cozy, morning pages, lucid dreaming, and his diabetic dog.THE PODCASTThe Corduroy Boys Podcast is a cozy comedy podcast, hosted by stand-up comedians Jack...
2026-02-0539 min
Misfits Makin' It: Oddballs Doing Cool Stuff on Radio MisfitsMisfits Makin’ It – Embarrassment Is the Point w/ Dan Wilbur and Zach Sims (We Have Fun)Misfits Makin’ It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. Show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com
In this episode Lauren speaks with Dan Wilbur and Zach Sims, hosts of the podcast My New Thing, to talk hobbies, obsessions, and the eternal search for something—anything—to fill the void. What starts as a wholesome conversation about curiosity quickly derails into nightclub humiliation, misfit childhood stories, bathroom etiquette debates, animal hot takes, and the surprise arrival of Lauren’s Boca-based alter ego, Carmela Ravoli. [Ep 49]
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2026-01-2336 min
Dan and Benny In the RingEpisode 230: The Life and Legacy of Wilbur SnyderThe guys are joined by Richard Vicek and Steven Verrier authors of the book "Wilbur Snyder The World's Most Scientific Wrestler" to talk about the life and legacy of the wrestling legend and his impact still being enjoyed decades later.
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2025-06-1859 min
On The GutterCreating the best logos and ball names in the world- Dan Wilbur! Ep144We are joined by the one and only Dan Wilbur. Dan has been in charge of marketing and design for Motiv bowling. He is the guy who has designed ALL the Motiv logos for many years including the Venom and Jackal logos and names. We discuss what it's been like designing these logos along with seeing them come to life and being used to win Major championships. The guys also sit down and name what we think have been thee WORST bowling ball names in the industry!
2024-12-131h 12
On the Mic with Mike PetersDan Wilbur and the Bucket ... the BucketSend us a textDan Wilbur started doing stand-up when he was 18 years old and attending Bard College, where he met comedian Katie Berlant and Raphael Bob-Wakesberg, the creator of BoJack Horseman. Wilbur moved to Brooklyn after school and has kept himself busy. He's published two books, "How Not to Read: Harnessing the Power of a Literature-Free Life" and "Never Flirt with Puppy Killers," and wrote for McSweeney's, Someecards and The Onion News Network. He also released his debut stand-up album, "Husband Material," in 2023, and it's playing on Sirius XM. He's been at the Boston Comedy Festival, the...
2024-01-261h 24
What A Time To Be Alive#287 Chekhov's Guy (w/ Dan Wilbur)Folks, Dan Wilbur joins us on this week's episode where we hear about a senior prank school swap gone wrong, new food delivery robots at Wendy's, throwing stars being legalized, weightlifters using fake weights on social media, and the Orca whales that sank three boats
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2023-05-221h 18
Never Seen It with Kyle AyersDan Wilbur Has Never Seen The NorthmanDan Wilbur (new album Husband Material) has never seen The Northman, but he rewrote it and we read his script.After Dan's almost certainly accurate take on The Northman, we play some games, talk some talk, and all the good stuff.Dan and host Kyle Ayers are joined by Bailey Norton! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-04-181h 09
What the heck with Richard DweckDan WilburDan Wilbur is a fantastic comedian who has cut his teeth in comedy for many years - his bio: stand-up has been featured on Sirius XM, the RISK! podcast, in the Boston Comedy Festival, the Cleveland Comedy Festival, Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, Cape Fear Comedy Festival, and the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival. I’ve been an actor in sketches for College Humor, IFC, Funny or Die, MTV.com, and Distractify (one of which ended up on the Today show).
I have written for College Humor, McSweeney’s, The Onion News Network on IFC, Someecards (where I was the Ecar...
2023-04-161h 22
Chuck Shute PodcastDan Wilbur (comedian, writer)Dan Wilbur is a comedian, actor and author. He has a hilarious new stand up special titled "Husband Material" that drops April 12th. We discuss the new special, life in New York, opening for Patton Oswalt and more! 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:38 - New Album "Husband Material" 0:03:40 - Crowd & Material on Special 0:06:13 - Depressive Realism, Cures & Anxiety 0:09:40 - Mania, Depression & Anti-Depressants 0:16:05 - Bad Thoughts, Weed, Edibles & CBD 0:22:00 - New York Life 0:27:42 - Celebrity Encounters 0:30:48 - Playing Guitar & Musicians 0:37:45 - Long Island Vs. New York City 0:42:54 - Opening for Patton Oswa...
2023-04-101h 19
Stand By Your BandJackson Browne with Dan Wilbur!Dan Wilbur joins the boys to talk about the Pretender himself, Jackson Browne! Get on the Patreon for bonuses ad free eps, and more! Patreon.com/standbyyourband $3 a month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-03-161h 01
House of House: A House Rewatch PodcastHouse of House Episode 4: Maternity with Dan WilburYou could probably use a break from all the pandemic stuff, right? Well good news, because this week's House episode deals with a baby epidemic. And no, not an epidemic of babies but rather a mysterious disease that's spreading throughout the maternity ward of the hospital. Or is it?!
It is. Comedian Dan Wilbur joins us to discuss whether a baby epidemic is a good time to flirt, the right way to let parents know you're sacrificing their baby for the greater good, the solution to the trolley problem, and much much more!
It's the...
2021-10-041h 36
Self WorstEpisode 97 - Dan Wilbur: Wellbutrin BrundleflyDan Wilbur talks about flying anxiety, medication side effects, imposter syndrome and second guessing, and gives some tips on how to read good DAN:https://twitter.com/DanWilburhttps://www.instagram.com/danwilburcomedyME:https://www.instagram.com/selfworsthttps://twitter.com/bradicalpearsonPATREON:https://www.patreon.com/selfworstMUSIC BY SHEA BARTEL:https://sheas.art/
2021-08-121h 55
TV Nopes PodcastThe "Mein Kampf" TV Tropes page with Dan WilburWell, it was only a matter of time. When you think of "TV Tropes pages that shouldn't exist" you probably think "what are you talking about?"
But assuming you understand the concept of the podcast, Mein Kampf would probably rank up there. While it's not a long TV Tropes page, comedian, author, and friend Dan Wilbur joined me for the longest episode yet. Topics covered include German history, politics, PC culture, and the best way to read Mein Kampf on the subway, if you feel the need to do that for some reason.
2021-07-271h 28
Eat Pray Judge - A Movie PodcastEat Pray Judge Ep 88 Broadcast News with Guest Dan WilburBroadcast News
Ready for a tale about the ongoing erosion of standards in journalism and the rise of sensationalized media coverage? This week we tackle Broadcast News, a film about over achieving yuppies, love triangles, and flop sweat. Sami and Gabe dive deep with the help of very special guest Dan Wilbur. Enjoy!
2020-07-281h 12
Koppen With ComicKoppen With Comic (NYC Stand-up Comedian Dan Wilbur)Koppen With Comic (https://twitter.com/KoppenWithComic) Comedy geek Brian Koppen sits down with NYC Stand-up Comedian Dan Wilbur: https://twitter.com/DanWilbur http://danwilbur.com/ Music by Jussy (https://soundcloud.com/user-214048265/sets/jussy-demos-1) Produced at QED Astoria by Erik NyquistSupport the show
2020-02-2416 min
Chuck Shute PodcastDan Wilbur (comedian)Episode 13- Comedian Dan WilburChuck Shute Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/Dan Wilbur Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/danwilburcomedy/Bard Prison Initiative:https://bpi.bard.eduSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!
2019-10-241h 10
Spiraling UpEpisode 212 - Dan WilburMy guest is comedian, author, podcaster Dan Wilbur. In addition to his books How Not to Read and Never Flirt with Puppy Killers, Dan’’s been featured on Sirius XM, College Humor, McSweeney’s and Someecards, where he was the Ecards editor. We start talking books and try to figure out when it’s okay to give up on a book. Then Dan gets a life lesson from a surprising source. What’s worse than poutine? All or nothing thinking. How relationships can change your diet and who was the first comedian Dan saw in NYC?
2019-10-031h 36
Because We're OnPorn, Cartoons and Grimms' Fairy Tales - Dan WilburJoin Dottie, Emily and Dan WIlbur as they discuss The Brothers Grimm
2019-09-1600 min
Million Dollar MoviesNormal Life (1996)Peg Haller joins Bob and Dan for a very special FINAL episode of the show to discuss their movie, Normal Life (1996). Called Luke Perry's finest performance on film, Normal Life follows two real life bank robbers from suburban Chicago. Other topics discussed: researching screenplays, how to write with your spouse, married life, crime, capitalism, and guns. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-07-171h 07
Million Dollar MoviesSullivan's Travels (1941)Bob and Dan discuss Preston Sturges' Sullivan's Travels (1941), a movie about a comedic film director who wants to say something big and important in his next picture so he tries to live like a poor person as inspiration. Other topics: privilege, comedy, drama, movies about movies, the Coen brothers, and the end of the podcast! Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-07-111h 01Million Dollar Movies12 Monkeys (1995)Bob and Dan discuss Terry Gilliam's sci-fi thriller, 12 Monkeys (1995), a film about a convict sent into the past to investigate the outbreak of a diseas that forced humans to live underground. Other topics discussed: camp, the uncanny, terrorism, and Brad Pitt. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-07-031h 01
Million Dollar MoviesWild in the Streets (1968)Bob and Dan discuss the 60s Rock & Roll satire Wild in the Streets (1968), directed by Barry Shear. The film follows a celebrity rock star who starts - gasp! - to influence politics in America. Other topics discussed: meth, music, mayhem, and how old people are completely crazy. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-06-261h 02
Million Dollar MoviesBlow-Up (1966)Bob and Dan discuss Antonioni's Blow-Up (1966). The film is about a fashion photographer in London who discovers he may have taken pictures of a crime scene. Other topics discussed: Blow Out, Rear Window, drugs, and pubic hair. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-06-191h 07
Million Dollar MoviesRio Bravo (1959)Dan and Bob discuss the action/comedy/western Rio Bravo (1959), starring John Wayne, Angie Dickinson, and Dean Martin. Other topics discussed: broad comedy in film, Attack on Precinct 13, the Alamo, and racism. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-06-1259 min
Million Dollar MoviesLe Samouraï (1967)Bob and Dan discuss Le Samouraï (1967), a French neo-noir film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville about an assassin who doesn't seem to care if he lives or dies. Other topics discussed: offensive words, Pickpocket, subways, prostitutes, and the end of the world. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-06-0557 min
Million Dollar MoviesThe Host (2006)Bob and Dan discuss the South Korean Kaiju movie, The Host (2006). The movie follows one family's fight against a giant river monster created by Americans dumping toxic chemicals into the water. Other topics discussed: emotional alchemy, comedy, Godzilla, and pointing out the terrible things America has wrought. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-05-2954 min
Million Dollar MoviesThe Accountant (2016)From the geniuses that brought you Suicide Squad... it's The Accountant (2016), starring Ben Affleck as an autistic criminal accountant who's also a trained killer for some reason. Bob and Dan discuss the merits of the movie, and argue about whether it's a good depiction of people with autism or if it's problematic or both! Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-05-221h 03
Million Dollar MoviesUnderworld USA (1961)Bob and Dan discuss yet another Sam Fuller film, Underworld USA (1961). The movie follows a juvenile delinquent seeking revenge for his father's murder. Other topics include: the prison system, The Godfather, drugs, Fuller's view of America, and newspaper scoops. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-05-1554 min
Million Dollar MoviesTen Minutes to Live (1932)Bob and Dan discuss the all-black produced, directed, and starring film Ten Minutes to Live (1932). It's difficult to say what the plot of the film is, and Bob and Dan argue over whether or not the movie succeeds in what it sets out to do. Other topics include: sound film versus talkies, blackface, and how to build suspense. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-05-0859 min
Million Dollar MoviesGojira (1954)Bob and Dan talk about the original Japanese version of Godzilla (Gojira, 1954), a sci-fi film that clearly endeavors to show how the Japanese felt about the use of atomic weapons shortly after World War II. Other topics include: Pacific Rim, who is a victim, love triangles, and where it is safe to be a Jew. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-05-0152 min
Million Dollar Movies8 1/2 (1963)Dan forces Bob to watch his all-time favorite film, Fellini's 8 1/2 (1963), and Bob can't wrap his head around why Dan likes it so much. 8 1/2 is an avante-garde Italian film about a director taking a hiatus from work at a spa and reflecting on how his dreamworld, films, and real life all meld together. Other topics discussed: movies within movies, Catholics, the male gaze, art, pretentiousness, and harems. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-04-171h 01
Million Dollar MoviesPanic in the Year Zero! (1962)Bob and Dan discuss Ray Milland's sci-fi survival movie, Panic in the Year Zero! (1962). Made on a shoestring budget as part of a double feature, Panic follows a family of four navigating California during nuclear fallout. Other topics discussed: The Martian, American families, war, murder, juvenile delinquents, a kid Bob hated in high school, and - yes - anti-semites. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-04-101h 01
The Podcast For Laundry with Brett DavisS8 EP3: Reflections with Dan WilburRiley Carolla really is a renaissance man who has so many great stories and insights. This week, comedian Dan Wilbur joins him at The Montauk Club for a riveting conversation about the kamasutra, fine red wine, and Michael Avenatti. Oh, and laundry!---DONATE to THE PODCAST FOR LAUNDRY'S Patreon Page! Brett really really really really needs money!www.patreon.com/podcastforlaundryCONNECT W/ THE PODCAST FOR LAUNDRY ON TWITTER for the best in laundry hacks, attacks on Brett's enemies, and laundry-community chatter: https://tw...
2019-04-1043 min
Million Dollar MoviesWhite House Down (2013)Bob and Dan discuss the ultimate indictment of the military-industrial complex as told through a Hollywood action film: White House Down (2013). The White House is taken over by terrorists, some of whom want money, some of whom want revenge. What happens next won't surprise you if you've seen a lot of action movies, but the underlying themes are insane. Other topics discussed: race, Die Hard, great presidents, terrible presidents, setting it up and paying it off. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-04-0357 min
Million Dollar MoviesPoint Blank (1967)Bob and Dan discuss the artsy crime drama Point Blank (1967), and ask if it's worthy of being covered on this show as part of the ever-growing Bizarro Canon. Other topics discussed: Get Carter, actors who produce movies, who deserves to die, campy films, and Alcatraz. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-03-2759 min
Million Dollar MoviesVengeance (2009)Bob and Dan discuss Johnnie To's revenge tragedy Vengeance (2009), a film about a former-assassin-turned-chef who is losing his memory but still seeks revenge on the men who killed his daughter. Other topics discussed: great food, French film, primal storytelling, and Macbeth. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-03-2053 min
Million Dollar MoviesInvasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)Bob and Dan discuss the terrifying and prescient Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), a sci-fi film about seedpods from space coming to Earth and replacing human beings with exact replicas. Other topics discussed: exploiting pathos for political gain, socialism, The Thing, The Truman Show, and living in the "snatched world." Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-03-131h 04
Million Dollar MoviesMars Attacks! (1996)Bob and Dan argue about Tim Burton's sci-fi tribute film Mars Attacks! (1996). Other topics discussed: Tarantino, comedy, racism, trading cards, and movies from the 50s we've covered on the show before! Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-03-061h 01
Million Dollar MoviesDr. Strangelove (1964)Bob and Dan discuss Stanley Kubrick's political satire Dr. Strangelove: or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb (1964). Other topics discussed: Russia, Trump, nuclear annihilation, the Button, and funny things that can also be scary. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-02-2757 min
Million Dollar MoviesM (1931)Bob and Dan discuss the Fritz Lang masterpiece, M (1931), a police procedural about tracking a child murderer played by Peter Lorre. Other topics discussed: Berlin, Times Square, serial killers, criminals, The Code, Rififi, and - maybe it seems out of left field - the Nazis. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-02-201h 07
Million Dollar MoviesShanghai Express (1932)Bob and Dan welcome Bob's better half, Peg Haller, to discuss Shanghai Express (1932), a film about strangers on a train trying to survive the night as they travel through war-torn China. Other topics discussed: Brooklyn, art, train etiquette, and Mao. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-02-1356 min
Million Dollar MoviesThe Brain From Planet Arous (1957)Bob and Dan welcome back filmmaker and critic Scout Tafoya (creator of "The Unloved" video essays) to discuss The Brain from Planet Arous (1957). The film follows a scientist whose body is taken over by an ethereal brain from another planet. Chaos ensues. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-02-0651 min
Million Dollar MoviesStarship Troopers (1997)Eli Schneider joins Bob and Dan to discuss the weirdest pro/anti-Fascist sci-fi war movie ever made, Starship Troopers (1997). The movie centers around young people caught up in a militarized Earth at war with a bug planet. Other topics discussed: fear, the military, unknown actors, the Iraq War, amphetamine, and - you guessed it - the Nazis. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-01-301h 00
Million Dollar MoviesInvaders from Mars (1953)Bob and Dan discuss an unforgettable sci-fi film from Bob's troubled childhood, Invaders from Mars (1953). The movie follows a young boy who discovers aliens have landed in his backyard, and are taking over the brains of the adults around him. Topics discussed: Body Snatchers, alcoholics, Passover, and American military might. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-01-2357 min
Million Dollar MoviesMan on Fire (2004)Bob and Dan talk about Tony Scott's nearly incoherent revenge tragedy, Man on Fire (2004), starring Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning. A former assassin takes a job as a bodyguard for a child in Mexico, and finds himself emotionally invested against his better judgement. Other topics discussed: guilty pleasures, strange kids, great acting, drugs, confusing storytelling, and Mexico. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-01-161h 09
Million Dollar MoviesThe Getaway (1972)Bob and Dan are back to discuss Sam Peckinpah's The Getaway (1972), a film about an ex-con and his wife getting caught up in a botched bank robbery. Other topics discussed: Hollywood tropes, sexism, bad guys, good guys, and guilty pleasures. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-01-0952 min
Million Dollar MoviesRififi (1955)Bob and Dan are back to talk about Rififi (1955), a diamond heist movie made by an American director living in Paris after he was blacklisted. Other topics discussed: violence, Mission Impossible, and who's at the table with Jesus. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2019-01-0359 min
Million Dollar MoviesDie Hard (1988)It's a Million Dollar Movies Christmas special! Bob and Dan invite comedian George Gordon (Your Good Friend) to discuss the greatest action movie of all time, Die Hard. When New York police officer John McClane attends his wife's office Christmas party in LA, the last thing he expects is to spend the night fighting terrorists. On a good day, he's a great cop. On a bad day... he's the best there is! Die Hard, baby! Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-12-191h 02
Million Dollar MoviesWritten on the Wind (1956)Bob and Dan discuss the soap-opera-before-there-were-soap-operas-on-TV film Written on the Wind (1956), directed by Douglas Sirk. After an alcoholic heir to an oil dynasty elopes with the woman of his dreams, his family drama and health issues rise to the surface. Lust! Betrayal! Rich people getting drunk! Other topics discussed: Texas, 50 Shades, Unsolved Mysteries, and the word "tawdry." Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-12-1258 min
Million Dollar MoviesInfernal Affairs (2002)Bob and Dan discuss Infernal Affairs (2002), the Hong Kong film that inspired The Departed. The film follows two police cadets, one who infiltrates the mob as an undercover cop, and one who infiltrates the police department for the mob. Other topics discussed: bizarre deaths, sentimental moments, rats, moles, Boston, good food, and audio equipment. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-12-051h 02
Million Dollar MoviesTouch of Evil (1958)Dan and Bob discuss Orson Welles' masterpiece Touch of Evil (1958), a film about cops on the Mexican-American border solving a crime that appears to be tied to organized crime. Other topics: racism, murder, Orson Welles' weight, Blowout, Get Carter, and Citizen Kane. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-11-281h 09
Million Dollar MoviesThe Naked Island (1960)Bob and Dan discuss the nearly silent Japanese masterpiece The Naked Island (1960). The film follows a family of four as they irrigate and harvest wheat on an island alone. It sounds boring, but it's enthralling! Other topics discussed: Jews who like hockey, marriage, comedy, TV, raising kids, and thrillers. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-11-211h 18
Million Dollar MoviesPickup on South Street (1953)Bob and Dan discuss Sam Fuller's 1953 crime drama/romance/anti-anti-communist film, Pickup on South Street (1953). A pickpocket steals from the wrong purse and winds up in possession of a film negative the Russians desperately want. Other topics include: heroes, bad film critics, the French, and money. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-11-1452 min
Million Dollar MoviesLe Doulos (1962)Bob and Dan discuss one of the great auteurs of French cinema, Jean-Pierre Melville, and his crime drama Le Doulos (1962). Other topics discussed: The Code, drugs, the French veneration of movies, and tragedy. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-11-071h 13
Million Dollar MoviesLand of the Dead (2005) w/ Scout TafoyaBob and Dan celebrate Halloween by discussing one of George Romero's best zombie horror films, Land of the Dead (2005). Joining the conversation is critic and filmmaker Scout Tafoya. Topics include: every good horror that's ever been made, gore, social commentary, camp, and hating Nazis. You know, the usual! Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-10-301h 08
Million Dollar MoviesInherent Vice (2014)Bob and Dan discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's Inherent Vice (2014), an adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's novel about a Chandler-esque PI in 1970s California who investigates a crime while being stoned for most of the process. Other topics: what makes a good adaptation, Manson, drugs, hippies, and what makes someone a hack. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-10-241h 23
Million Dollar MoviesThief (1981)Bob and Dan discuss Michael Mann's Thief (1981), starring James Caan. Other topics discussed: Rififi, heists, boner material, bad soundtracks, and "The Code." Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-10-171h 10
Million Dollar MoviesBlow Out (1981)Bob and Dan talk about Brian De Palma's homage to Blowup, Blow Out (1981), a film about a sound engineer who witnesses a murder. Other topics discussed: meta filmmaking, John Travolta's finest work, getting stoned, and Bob shares a story about meeting Jodorowsky. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-10-101h 08
Million Dollar MoviesA New Leaf (1971)A very special guest, Peg Haller (Normal Life, Bob's cowriter and wife), joins Bob and Dan to discuss A New Leaf (1971), a film written, directed, and starring Elaine May. The film follows a man who spent his entire inheritance, and rather than lose his social standing, decides to find a rich woman, marry her, and murder her. Other topics discussed: great comedy, likability, working and living together, the rich, and -I can't believe it- the Nazis. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-10-031h 09
Million Dollar MoviesThe Wild Bunch (1969)Bob and Dan watch Sam Peckinpah's The Wild Bunch (1969), a elegiac Western about a group of outlaws who take on a murderous Mexican general. Other topics discussed: spaghetti Westerns, violence, the 60s, and who the real bad guys are. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-09-261h 06
Million Dollar MoviesHappiness (1998)Bob and Dan welcome special guest Anya Garrett to talk about Todd Solondz's dark comedy Happiness (1998). The movie covers everything from bad breakups to child molesters. You have to see it to believe it. Other topics discussed: perfection in film, great ensemble movies, and how to make murder funny. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-09-1958 min
Million Dollar MoviesEnemy of the State (1998)Bob and Dan discuss a prescient guilty pleasure, Enemy of the State (1998). Robert Dean (Will Smith) is a lawyer who finds himself accidentally wrapped up in a conspiracy to protect the NSA. Other topics discussed: the surveillance state, paranoia, the Monomyth, and director Tony Scott. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-09-121h 04
Million Dollar MoviesMcCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971)Bob and Dan watch Robert Altman's anti-Western, McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971). The film is about a pair of professional brothel owners building up an entire town around their business before a mining company decides to take them over by any means necessary. Other topics discussed: Deadwood, prostitution, Altman's greatest movie, and whether or not you can like something without liking all of it. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-09-051h 17
Million Dollar MoviesArmageddon (1998)Bob and Dan invite screenwriters Hannah Schneider and Nelson Greaves back to the show to discuss everyone's favorite Michael Bay film, Armageddon (1998). Armageddon follows the amazing true story of 6 astronauts who - just kidding - it's the one where NASA sends a bunch of oil drillers into space to stop a meteor from destroying Earth. It's a blast! Sadly, Bob remains unconvinced. Other topics discussed: America, cheap thrills, space, and guilty pleasures from childhood. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-08-291h 08
Million Dollar MoviesMemories of Murder (2003)Bob and Dan discuss Joon-ho Bong's Memories of Murder (2003), a South Korean film about detectives tracking a serial killer. Other topics covered: how to get away with murder, Silence of the Lambs, setting it up and paying it off, America, and the FBI. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-08-2258 min
Million Dollar MoviesThe Steel Helmet (1951)Bob and Dan discuss Sam Fuller's The Steel Helmet (1951), a war drama about a group of US soldiers in the Korean War who end up defending a Buddhist Temple/lookout post from the enemy. Other topics discussed: what America is vs. what it could be, racism, Casablanca, and how to spot an anti-Semite (spoiler: everyone's an anti-Semite). Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-08-1557 min
Million Dollar MoviesLos Olvidados (1950)Bob and Dan discuss Luis Buñuel's Los Olvidados (1950), a Mexican film about the demoralizing effects of poverty. Other topics discussed: abstract film, dream sequences, Jewish last names, and feral capitalism. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-08-0859 min
Million Dollar MoviesAll That Heaven Allows (1955)Bob and Dan discuss Douglas Sirk's All That Heaven Allows (1955), a film about a widow who falls in love with her young gardener much to the dismay of her family and friends. It's a melodrama with the best art direction you'll ever see! Other topics discussed: conformity, Merritt Parkway novels, German expressionism, and - I can't believe we went there - escaping Nazi Germany. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
2018-08-011h 12
Million Dollar MoviesGet Carter (1971)Bob and Dan discuss the bleakest crime drama ever made, Get Carter (1971). When Carter, a professional killer played by Michael Caine, finds out his brother died in a drunk driving accident, he suspects foul play. When Carter starts digging, he finds a much darker truth than he expected. Other topics discussed: Animal Kingdom, nihilism, and porn. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-07-2557 min
Million Dollar MoviesWake in Fright (1971) w/ special guest Michael MolinaBob and Dan welcome Michael Molina (Trivia Night) to discuss Wake in Fright (1971), an Australian film about a school teacher who tries to take a trip to Sydney but gets stuck in a mining town for a nightmarish few days. Other topics: parables, Hell, drunk men, and hunting kangaroos. Join our Facebook page Follow us on Twitter Follow Dan on Twitter
2018-07-181h 02
Million Dollar MoviesIn A Lonely Place (1950)Bob and Dan discuss Nicholas Ray's In A Lonely Place (1950), a film about a screenwriter who is accused of murder. Other topics discussed: the movie Adaptation, bitch slapping Jeff Sessions, and how to properly end a story. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Follow Dan on Twitter.
2018-07-111h 06
Million Dollar MoviesThe Long Goodbye (1973)Bob and Dan discuss Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye (1973), a Philip Marlowe noir that turns the genre on its head. Marlowe wakes up in the middle of the night to a hungry cat, and a good friend who needs a ride to Mexico. In the morning, the cops arrest Marlowe as an accessory to his friend's wife's murder. Things get weird after that. Other topics discussed: movies about other movies, soliloquies, the Jewish mob, and The Third Man. Follow our Facebook page. Follow us on Twitter: @MDMpodcast Follow Dan on Twitter: @DanWilbur
2018-07-041h 18
Million Dollar MoviesThe Thing (1982)Bob and Dan argue over John Carpenter's The Thing (1982), a sci-fi horror based on a short story and the 1951 Howard Hawks movie The Thing From Another World (which we covered in our very first episode). Topics discussed: what makes a good monster, suspense, collaborative projects, and whether or not this movie is great or garbage. Join our Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: @MDMpodcast Follow Dan on Twitter: @DanWilbur
2018-06-271h 12
Million Dollar MoviesRed River (1948)Bob and Dan discuss Red River (1948), a Howard Hawks western about a cattle drive that goes horribly wrong thanks to the tyrannical behavior of the drive's leader played by John Wayne. Other topics discussed: Homeric epic, the heartland, the best movie genre, and beef. So much beef. Follow our Facebook page to get more info on the movies we've covered. Follow us on Twitter: @MDMpodcast Follow Dan on Twitter: @DanWilbur
2018-06-201h 12
Million Dollar MoviesAssault on Precinct 13 (1976)Bob and Dan discuss John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13 (1976), a film about police officers and criminals surviving a night inside a soon-to-be-closed precinct house as it gets bombarded by a gang. Topics discussed: movies about other movies, Howard Hawks, bad acting, and the being the smartest kid in the room. Join our Facebook page for updates. Follow us on Twitter: @MDMpodcast Follow Dan on Twitter: @DanWilbur
2018-06-131h 13
Million Dollar MoviesAttack! (1956)Bob and Dan discuss Robert Aldrich's Attack! (1956), a World War II movie about American soldiers turning on their own captain because of his cowardly behavior. Is it blasphemy? The US Military thought so! Other topics discussed: Spielberg's best movie (not the one you think), corrupt rich people, how to pull off a dark ending, and - can you believe this came up again? - the Nazis. Join our Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: @MDMpodcast Follow Dan on Twitter: @DanWilbur
2018-06-061h 15
Million Dollar MoviesFreaks (1932)Bob and Dan discuss Freaks (1932), a film that takes a behind-the-scenes look at a traveling circus/freak show. It's the movie that defined the 60s (even though it came out in the 30s). Other topics discussed: the code of Millennials, separating art from artists, and - can you believe we went there? - the Nazis. Join our Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: @MDMpodcast Follow Dan on Twitter: @DanWilbur
2018-05-301h 13
Million Dollar MoviesAttack of the Crab Monsters (1957)Bob and Dan talk with screenwriter Nelson Greaves about Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957), a film about a team of scientists who attempt to rescue other scientists from a mysterious island inhabited by giant crabs. It gets weirder from there. Topics discussed: camp, the hive mind, the double feature, what belongs in the Bizarro Canon, and whether we should ever speak of this movie again. Join the Facebook Group to discuss movies we've covered on the show. Follow us on Twitter: @MDMpodcast Follow Dan on Twitter: @DanWilbur
2018-05-231h 05
Million Dollar MoviesAcross 110th Street (1972)Bob and Dan discuss Across 110th Street (1972), a gritty film about the Italian mafia picking a fight with the black mafia in Harlem over a robbery committed by a few amateur criminals. Topics discussed: the old New York City, progressive movies versus blaxploitation, clichés, and buddy cop movies. Take a listen! Join our Facebook group to find out what's coming up next and to discuss movies we've covered. Follow us on Twitter: @MDMpodcast Follow Dan on Twitter: @DanWilbur
2018-05-161h 10
Million Dollar MoviesThe Lady Eve (1941)Bob and Dan are very excited to welcome their first guest on the podcast: screenwriter Hannah Schneider! Hannah chose the movie this week: The Lady Eve (1941), a screwball comedy about a rich idiot returning from the Amazon on a cruise ship, and falling in love with a woman attempting to con him out of his money via a card game. Topics discussed: what makes comedy hold up, male idiocy, feminism, pratfalls, and - yep - imitations of Hitler. It's a fun chat! Join the Facebook Group to find out what's coming up on the show and to...
2018-05-091h 08
Million Dollar MoviesThe Day After Tomorrow (2004)Today on the show, Bob and Dan discuss The Day After Tomorrow (2004), a movie about humans getting their comeuppance for man-made Climate Change. Other topics discussed: Bush/Cheney, propaganda vs. the truth, the end of the world, dogs, the movie 2012, and -you guessed it- the Nazis. It's a fun one! Join our Facebook group to find out what movies are coming up next and discuss movies we've covered. Follow us on Twitter: @MDMpodcast Follow Dan on Twitter: @DanWilbur
2018-05-021h 07
Million Dollar MoviesA Thousand Clowns (1965)Today on the podcast, Dan recommends a movie to Bob for once, and Bob hates it! Every ten episodes or so, Dan will screen a movie he believes is underrated, and wait for Bob to rip it shreds. Here's our first round! A Thousand Clowns is about a comedy writer who quit his TV job to spend more time screwing around with his adopted nephew in New York City. It's the inspiration for movies like Big Daddy, and the inspiration for Dan quitting every job he's ever had. Is it good? Is it bad? Find out! Other topics discussed...
2018-04-251h 10
Ghosted StoriesEp. 75: A Haunting Ex w/ Dan WilburThis week on Ghosted Stories, Chelsea (@thechelseawhite) and Erin (@erinleafe) chat with comedian and host of the Million Dollar Movies podcast Dan Wilbur (@DanWilbur) about a cheating college ex ghosting with a twist! We would love you for subscribing, rating, and reviewing and telling a friend about us if you love this podcast! Email us your ghosted stories, dating questions and concerns to ghostedstoriespodcast@gmail.com and we may feature them in a future episode! Follow us on Twitter @GhostedStories and Instagram @GhostedStoriesPodcast. Boo!
2018-04-1900 min
Million Dollar MoviesColossus: The Forbin Project (1970)Bob and Dan discuss the first movie Bob ever recommended to Dan, Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970), a movie about an invincible supercomputer put in charge of America's nuclear arsenal. We talk about The Cold War, Frankenstein, atheism, The Terminator, happy endings, and the inevitable end of the human species. Don't miss it! Join our Facebook group to discuss the movies we've covered. Follow us on Twitter: @MDMpodcast Follow Dan on Twitter: @DanWilbur
2018-04-1857 min
Million Dollar MoviesBring Me The Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974)Dan and Bob discuss Sam Peckinpah's bizarro road trip movie Bring Me The Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974). Benny, a bartender and piano player living in Mexico, learns that the man a mob boss wants executed has already died in a car crash. Benny travels with his girlfriend to retrieve the head of Alfredo himself and collect the reward money. Other topics discussed: STDs, Sam Peckinpah's auteur status, violence, Bonnie and Clyde, and traveling through Mexico. It's the coolest movie ever made! Enjoy. Join our Facebook Group to discuss the movies we've covered. Follow us on...
2018-04-111h 15
Million Dollar MoviesKiss Me Deadly (1955)This week, Bob and Dan discuss Kiss Me Deadly (1955), a movie that seems like it might be another run-of-the-mill noir but turns out to be a meditation on the Atom Bomb, Pandora's Box, and the imminent apocalypse. Other topics: Tarantino's homage to this film, the beginnings of cinema, beatniks, dirtbags, Los Angeles, and bad people doing good things. Enjoy! Join our Facebook group to discuss the movies we've covered. Follow us on Twitter: @MDMpodcast Follow Dan on Twitter: @DanWilbur
2018-04-0453 min
Million Dollar MoviesThe Naked Kiss (1964)Bob and Dan sit down to discuss Samuel Fuller's The Naked Kiss (1964), a movie about a prostitute who tries to start her life over in a quaint suburban town only to find that there are just as many freaks as there were in the city. Other topics discussed: when New York City was safe, America's belief that wealth equals moral goodness, and Bob's shoe. It's a good one! Join our Facebook group to find out more about upcoming shows and to post about movies we've covered. Follow @MDMpodcast on Twitter. Follow @DanWilbur on T...
2018-03-281h 02
Million Dollar MoviesRed Planet Mars (1952)On today's show, Bob and Dan discuss Red Planet Mars (1952), a film about two scientists who begin communicating with Mars and the Martians inform Earth that there is, in fact, a God. It's a Mike Pence wet dream! Other topics discussed: real vs. imagined theocracies, the Russians, pi, propaganda, and - wouldn't you know it? - the Nazis. Join the Million Dollar Movies Facebook group to dicuss the show and the movies we've covered. Follow us on Twitter: @MDMpodcast Follow Dan on Twitter: @DanWilbur
2018-03-211h 04
Million Dollar MoviesShock Corridor (1963)Bob and Dan discuss Samuel Fuller's Shock Corridor, a film about a journalist who decides to solve a murder that occurred inside a psych ward by having himself committed. We discuss America exploiting its own citizens, smart people stripping, Bob's own trip to a mental hospital, and --what else?-- Hitler's Mein Kampf. This episode will make you say: "Thank you for sharing." Join our Facebook group to discuss movies with us and find out what's coming up next. Follow @DanWilbur on Twitter.
2018-03-141h 11
Million Dollar MoviesThe Island of Lost Souls (1932)Bob and Dan watch The Island of Lost Souls, a cinematic adaptation of H.G. Wells' The Island of Doctor Moreau. We circle back to Bob's statement that "all religion is terrorism" in the context of the terrifying religion Moreau starts, we talk about Vietnam, genetics, and -what else?- the Nazis. It's another wild ride and another great movie! The most important message of this episode is: "genocide is always rude." Join the Facebook group for updates and to find out what movie is next.
2018-03-0752 min
There It Is PodcastNo. 87 - Stand-Up with Dan WilburThis episode is with Brooklyn comedian and writer, Dan Wilbur! Dan has done a ton! He has appeared on Sirius XM and the RISK! Podcast; written for McSweeney's, Someecards, The Onion News Network, and College Humor; and appeared in sketches for College Humor, MTV.com, and Funny or Die. He has become incredibly accomplished...and Jason and Dan hardly talk about any of it! The two take off on such a great discussion about comedy theory, surviving seasonal depression with humor, navigating touchy atmospheres, and getting comedy pieces published that they just didn't have time to get into everything Dan ha...
2018-03-061h 05
Million Dollar MoviesCreation of the Humanoids (1962)In this episode, we discuss The Creation of the Humanoids, a 1962 sci-fi film about the years following a nuclear war where synthetic humans live among the real "Flesh and Blooders." We talk about socially conscious movies, the Nazis, and Bob's genes. Boy oh boy! It's a hoot.
2018-02-2854 min
Million Dollar MoviesThe Thing From Another World (1951)Welcome to Million Dollar Movies! Our very first episode is about Bob's favorite movie: The Thing From Another World (1951). We talk about the Cold War, John Carpenter's remake, parenting, how to remake this movie today, and vanilla BDSM! Also, Bob convinces Dan that there's absolutely no hope. The villains will get away with everything. This show has everything! Enjoy!
2018-02-2156 minMillion Dollar MoviesTeaser: Welcome to Million Dollar Movies!Welcome to Million Dollar Movies! Each week, screenwriter Bob Schneider sits down with comedian Dan Wilbur to discuss a movie that was overlooked or doesn't get talked about as much as it should. Also to be discussed: politics, parenting, drugs, and how to write a screenplay today that would be as good as these movies. Enjoy!
2018-02-2002 min
The Worst Thing with Maria Heinegg"Eating Disorders and Lies" with Dan WilburComedian and author, Dan Wilbur, comes on to discuss his eating issues, his ex girlfriend, lies and betrayal. You can find "The Worst Thing" podcast (@worstthingpod) on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to email questions and comments to: theworstthingpodcast@gmail.com.
2016-05-071h 50
Hopefully We Dont BreakupEpisode 18: Anya Garrett & Dan WilburGiulia and Will talk to Anya Garrett and Dan Wilbur about technology, confidence and more!
@danwilbur and @anyagarrett
2016-04-0546 min
Season 6 – Deep Night with DaleDale Radio Season 6: Dan WilburDale learns how not to read on a visit to the spooky, cobweb-strewn apartment of comedian Dan Wilbur. Dan and Dale get into some nerdy business discussing the dark side of ancient Greeks, the brutality of Nancy cartoons, something to do with video games, and finding love via accidental texts. Be sure and seek Dan...
2013-10-1600 min