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Life is FunnyEp. 306: Comedy Caused Evan's Existential Crisis?!This week, Evan might be having an existential crisis caused by an innocent comedy show. After watching an improv show that reminded him of his college days, Evan is thinking back to the good times and wondering how to make the 'now times' similar. Could life be so simple as just doing/watching comedy, taking photos, working (maybe at a zoo?), and living how you want?! Maybe, or maybe not. Josh weighs in about how the college days feel to him, and the guys talk about how college is so impactful (to them) because it's where a big chunk...2025-03-2345 min

Life is FunnyEp. 298: Evan’s Birthday QuandariesThis week, the guys are recording on a VERY big day! It's Evan's birthday!! While the guys record on his big day, Evan takes some time to pose some quandaries to Josh and the podcast. The dilemmas in question include an e-commerce issue revolving around an Amazon purchase of an iPhone, whether to open Pokémon card packs purchased for an amazing price, and more. With Josh also recently turning a year older, hopefully he can impart some wisdom. The guys also debut their newest segment, so tune in to discover what's taking the place of Life is Punny! A...2025-01-1348 min

Life is FunnyEp. 292: Evan's Work Trip to Whitewoman St.This week, the guys are giving thanks ahead of Turkey Day! Though Josh and Evan are gearing up for the Thanksgiving festivities, they have had some noteworthy things happen since their last recording session. Josh hunted down a living, breathing Christmas tree, but he's got no way to water it. So, do I hear a "sticking it to the man" opportunity? On the other side, Evan had a BIG weekend of travel, celebrating a Sweet 16 on a work trip. So, how were the 16ish hours of driving with his boss's supervisor? What fun things did he learn? And will...2024-11-2959 min

Life is FunnyEp. 287: Evan Spent HOW MUCH on Baseball?!This week, the guys talk a lot about sports after Evan's sports-filled week. Not only did he play multiple sports, including trying out a new one, but he also went to see two incredible playoff baseball games. So, what percentage of his salary did the excursions set him back? And was it all worth it? The guys also talk about catching up with people from the past and how it can be weird to share what they're up to these days when a job is just a job and not a lifestyle. Evan also breaks some VERY important news...2024-10-2752 min

Mid-Week Athletes PodcastAstros Debate: Bregman vs. Tucker! Paris Olympics & NFL Predictions | Mid-Week Athletes Pod | Ep.22Welcome back to another episode for the Mid-Week Athletes Podcast. On this special episode we were live on locaton at Karbach Brewery for the Astros watch party! Get ready for some in-depth sports discussions in this video! We're diving into early NFL predictions, reactions to the Paris Olympics, and analyzing just how close the men's 100m final was. Plus, we'll talk about Noah Lyles winning gold for the USA. And don't miss our debate on whether the Astros should trade Alex Bergman or Kyle Tucker. Subscribe to stay updated on all things sports and predictions. Subscribe to our Podcast...2024-10-0351 min

The Cornball ExpressThe Cornball Express Ep 18 - CHRIS TUCKER COMES TO TOWNThis week the boys get real nasty and mundane. Chill week we learn the man Chris Tucker comes to our hometown to hang out! We also hear about the Goonies sequel ready to hit theatres, Evans new game show idea, and the burden of buying puzzles from goodwill.2024-06-1757 min

Life is FunnyEp. 262: Evan's Tornado TroublesThis week, Evan had a little too much alone time on his hands during a storm that was projected to be pretty bad. He spent his time prepping for a tornado that never came, packing up nearly everything of value in his apartment and moving it to the basement. The guys talk about what things made the cut, whether that was a good idea, and how they might tackle similar situations in the future. The guys also talk about insurance and how they would go about replacing their valuables, among other things. As always, stay tuned for Fact of...2024-04-0757 min

Life is FunnyEp. 252: Amazon Doesn't Want Evan to be HappyThis week, Evan is coming in hot and sad at the same time after Amazon has been screwing him over. He had a horrible customer service experience just seconds before this episode, so it's time to air some grievances! Will Jeff Bezos make things right and send him and others approximately $534, or will Amazon keep bouncing Evan between calls and countries? The guys talk about how interactions with a multibillion-dollar company should go, and Josh laughs at the ridiculousness of the situation. Josh also comes out swinging with some Fact of the Week tidbits, and there's eventually a "sticking...2024-01-2656 min

E.T. SpeaksE.T. Speaks: MSU's Head Coach Mel Tucker SUSPENDED- Lions @ Chiefs Game Review - Lions v Seahawks Score Prediction - MSU v Richmond Game Review - Kim Named Offensive Big Ten Player of the Week - MSU v Washington Score Prediction - Mel Tucker fired as MSU Football coach for Sexual Harassment - Harlon Barnett Placed as MSU Interm Head Coach - Mark Dantonio Joins the Staff as Associate Head Coach - I want Reggie Barlow or Brian Hartline to replace Tucker as Full-Time Head Coach -Dashy, Pred, and Shotzzy all on the All-Star team in 2023 and 2022, now play together on the OpTic Texas roster. --- ...2023-09-1245 min

Life is FunnyEp. 228: Buy Fries to Get FriesThis week, Josh and Evan have a lot of catching up to do after an extended break between episodes. Josh's favorite holiday exploded onto the scene since last recording, but Independence Day didn't go how either of the guys thought it would. Between Evan's delayed fireworks and Josh's dog's early explosions, it wasn't the greatest of 4th's. But, Evan rebounded with a thrilling weekend filled with exotic animals and blueberries, while Josh relaxed with some lavender and massages. Listen in for a "sticking it to the man" that makes Evan's Mount Rushmore, and stay tuned for some Fact of...2023-07-141h 03

In Real Life With Evan HalperinThe Fox News and Tucker Carlson ControversyFox News shaking up who is in what slot, Tucker Carlson on Twitter, and some Updated Poll Numbershttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/business/media/jesse-watters-tucker-carlson-fox-news.htmlhttps://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/latest_polls/elections/2023-06-2615 min

Life is FunnyEp. 221: Evan's on Weenie WatchThis week, Evan is starting his responsibilities as a wiener watcher. With Rachel off on a trip, it's his job to tend to play with, feed, water, etc. the weenie. Josh and the podcast both get exposed to Evan's wiener too as Zoe, the weenie in question, decides to wake up and bark during this week's recording. While the weenie sleeps, the guys talk about the intricacies of 'finders keepers' when it comes to money after one of them hit the jackpot. Afterwards, Josh recaps his whirlwind work trip to The Big Apple as work trips keep coming for...2023-05-2554 min

Life is FunnyEp. 220: Evan Gets BANNEDThis week, the guys dive right in as Evan has a laundry list of things to bring up. His biggest gripe is a silly situation where he was banned from participating in a workplace trivia game, Kahoot!, for being too good. Additionally, both Josh's and Evan's jobs really have them 'tripping.' With the guys making their way east for a couple work trips, things are definitely staying busy. The guys also discuss how to crush the Mother's Day game, whether the podcast will survive the Hollywood writer's strike, and more. As always, there are some Fact of the...2023-05-201h 01

Life is FunnyEp. 218: Evan's KEYS to EmbarrassmentThis week, the guys are a little all over the place as their topics range from trimming a bonsai tree once a year to the state of the modern entertainment industry. However, there's still plenty of good things to come out of the multitude of discussions. Evan kicks things off by explaining his keys to embarrassing himself at the office by doing something Josh could never do. The guys briefly ponder what other things they might do that no one else could, and whether there are things that they do so irregularly that might be unique. Josh and Evan...2023-05-0657 min

Life is FunnyEp. 212: Evan Got WRECKED... AGAIN!!This week, the guys dive right in because Evan had a bumpy finish to his busy month of travel. He ALLEGEDLY introduced the front of his rental car to the back of another car just before getting back to the airport, and it turns out it's quite the hassle to deal with that sort of thing. Lucky, or unlucky, for Evan though, Josh also had some car-based excitement over the last week. The guys talk about what that process is like, how Evan did it all horribly wrong, and whether there's jail time or a pink slip in their...2023-03-241h 00

Life is FunnyEp. 211: Evan Gets Chatted Up?This week, Evan is back from Florida so all is right with the world! More or less, that is... Find out whether he managed to bag any exotic boas, got attacked by any alligators, met some new friends, and/or had his captain abandon chip mid-flight. The guys start by discussing Josh's ability to make money by discretely selling his services in parking lots, and it sounds like he's taking full advantage of his new locale. Evan & Josh both have plenty of other little tidbits to sprinkle in, and be sure to stay tuned for some Fact of the...2023-03-1756 min

Life is FunnyEp. 208: Lonely Snake Wranglin'This week, the guys talk about how Evan is preparing to be alone for the next month. Evan is going to be without his apartment and office roomies in the next few days, and then he'll be headed on a work trip to the land of loneliness itself: Florida! Fortunately for Evan though, he's got a plan to make some scaly, slithery compadres, and maybe "stick it to the man" along the way. Meanwhile, Josh is finally about to be on the move, and this is the last podcast he'll be recording in Michigan for the foreseeable future. While...2023-02-251h 01

Life is FunnyEp. 197: Evan is the GrinchThis week, the guys talk about the Christmas spirit, but only one of them is really feeling it! It doesn't take long for Josh to find out that Evan might be the Grinch reincarnate, or at least just someone who isn't taking fully embracing the early onset of the holiday season. Is Evan really just a big ol' Krampus who hates Christmas movies, music, and more? Probably not, but some people might think so! There is also some talk about road trip etiquette and how phones have changed the way people experience car rides. As always, there are some...2022-12-1251 min

Life is FunnyEp. 188: Evan Got WRECKEDThis week, the guys ramble on about life because life can be difficult. Both Josh and Evan wish they could go back to simpler times when J-Watch was the pinnacle of their problems. But now it's things like identity theft, insurance fraud, and car accidents to worry about! Evan is in an annoying situation that isn't his fault in the slightest, but c'est la vie... The guys also talk a little about how to spend free time after work, but spoiler alert, the answer is just adulting and watching stuff. There's also some talk about sustainability, Patagonia, and both...2022-09-2255 min

Life is FunnyEp. 181: When Rentals Do You DirtyThis week, Evan is in a new apartment and has a lot to talk about as a result. Unfortunately, it's a lot of not great things, and he and Josh might be learning that apartments are a sham; for the tenants that is! As it turns out, dirty renting is not nearly as cool as dirty dancing, and unfortunately Evan has a pretty filthy apartment that he has to deal with. Listen in to hear Josh and Evan's apartment must-haves, some funny and horror stories about renting, and more! There's also a disputed Fact of the Week and a...2022-08-051h 01

Life is FunnyEp. 180: The BIG Problem with Student LoansThis week, the guys talk about adulting-related stuff. Evan has been doing all sorts of "fun" things like getting renter's insurance, signing up for internet service, and dealing with student loans. After recapping a bit, Josh and Evan dive into talking about the impact of student loans and how different generations of individuals are affected. The guys also come offer up some sneaky ways to avoid paying student loans, or at least the interest on student loans, in what could be a big time "sticking it to the man" move. There are also some conversations about the general state...2022-07-281h 00

Life is FunnyEp. 172: Straight Outta IowaThis week, Evan has officially been discharged from his deployment to Iowa and is back home in another four-letter state. The guys lead off with some interesting insight into YOU, the podcast listeners, before diving into their weekly recaps. Josh may have temporarily developed a tasteless super power, so that's pretty spicy. Evan then discusses how Fayette sent him out with a whimper instead of a bang and it leads to a discussion about making short-term relationships based on proximity, jobs, and more. Find out if Josh and Evan would have been friends if they were roommates, and stick...2022-05-1958 min

Life is FunnyEp. 169: Evan the Snake SalesmanThis week, the guys talk a lot about pets. In particular, the discussion revolves around Evan's pet snake, now former pet snake, Arbiter. Questions like, "How do you give away a snake?," "What's it like owning a snake?," and more abound. There's also talk about some of Josh's interesting pets, and Evan's tragic experiences with pet rabbits. The guys also briefly discuss getting a 'first pet' as adults, recap their weeks, and give some Fact of the Week and "sticking it to the man" tidbits.2022-04-281h 00

Life is FunnyEp. 165: The BIG Baby Carrot ConundrumThis week, things get a little weird! There's a lot of little things for the guys to recap about, and Evan has some show-and-tell items that he's particularly excited about. Josh has a BIG update about his FanDuel fiasco, while Evan has a BIG, little oddity that generates some laughs. Check out social media (@LifeIsFunnyCast & Evan's socials) to see what the guys are talking about! The guys also talk about their childhood experience with trading cards and whether Josh was edgy and Evan was a hoarder. As always, there's a Fact of the Week and "sticking it to the...2022-03-3156 min

Life is FunnyEp. 143: We are Going to Lose $10This week, the guys talk about a lot of little things. Evan doesn't understand people who wear glasses, the guys have different movie-watching strategies, Evan made some (debatably) homemade oatmeal, both guys paid utilities, and more. SUPER exciting (though relatable! stuff). Josh also talks about his idea of starting an AirBnB while Evan is skeptical. The guys wrap things up with a fun idea that could make lots of money, but will be a good time even if it costs money. Tune in to find out what it is, hear a Fact of the Week, and get some "sticking...2021-10-1450 min

Life is FunnyEp. 125: 2021: Get Your Popcorn Ready!This week, the guys are high-energy and full of fun conversation. Evan is back in Ohio for the summer is already having a fun time integrating back into normal society, and his trip back home came with some fun stories to recap. Is Evan getting funnier than ever? Are the guys going to buy a private island? These questions and more may or may not get answered! Josh and Evan also talk about movies and how 2021 could be the perfect storm when it comes to blockbusters after a year of theaters being closed. Grab your popcorn for an exciting...2021-06-0356 min

Life is FunnyEp. 115: Mattress MadnessThis week, the guys' lives are filled with madness! For Josh and Evan both, March Madness is on the brain as they look to win bragging rights in their friendly tournament pool. Does anybody have a chance at the perfect bracket? Find out! In other, real-life madness, Evan is having mattress madness after his decided to crap the bed and die. Does Evan have somewhere to sleep? Is mattress shopping as easy as the commercials say it is? Find out the answers to these questions and more! Though the guys might not have a good "sticking it to the...2021-03-2650 min

Life is FunnyEp. 113: Ope, Goodbye!This week, the guys say goodbye. Well, they TRY to say goodbye because Evan isn't really good at it. Talking on the phone and to people can be awkward and hard sometimes, and it can be even trickier when you have to keep multiple 'goodbyes' in the bag to get through the ol' Midwestern goodbye. The guys also talk about Josh being more millennial than Evan, some thoughts and feedback from a lovely listener, and an exciting past and future weekends for Josh and Evan, respectively. There's a "sticking it to the man" tidbit in here, and there's a...2021-03-1248 min

Life is FunnyEp. 97: Evan's Cross Country Road TripThis week, the guys are finally able to sit down and record again after lots of traveling. Evan is just coming off a trip that saw 10 states in 6 days, a different bed for 6 straight nights, and a couple fun stops along the way. Find out why Evan was on this mission, how many awkward interactions he had, what the stinkiest state is, and so much more! There's a Fact of the Week or two in here, and a way of "sticking it to the man" like always.2020-11-201h 23

Life is FunnyEp. 95: Pandemic Weddings, COVID Tests, & Tractor DrivingThis week, Evan is flying solo again while Josh is busy soaking up some sun in California on his honeymoon. Don't worry though, because Evan brought a list of things to talk about that is guaranteed to do, well, something... There's a brief recap of Josh and Lauren's wedding and some discussion about what it was like doing it in the middle of a pandemic, a short breakdown of what it's like to get a COVID test, and a rundown of how Evan might have a cool new ride that's basically like a motorcycle. If you make it to...2020-10-2329 min

Life is FunnyEp. 94: Ginger Spice or George Harrison?This week, Evan is flying solo. He kind of goes all over the place without Josh around to help give some order to the episode, so you'll have to be the judge of how this solo project turned out. Is Evan more Ginger Spice or George Harrison? Also, is past Evan any different than present Evan? Though he may never fully answer that question, he speculates on change, growing up, changing personalities, and all sorts of things. Josh makes his presence felt with the Fact of the Week being one of his, and Evan sneaks in a "sticking it...2020-10-1528 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastThe PromsWe hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various life moments, films, books, and musical performances. This episode Evan discusses the Proms.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the new GoToMeeting today! Click the banner on our homepage to sign up!2020-09-261h 10 $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastDoing It For MeWe hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various life moments, films, books, and musical performances. This episode Evan discusses the real reason he keeps recording this podcast.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the new GoToMeeting today! Click the banner...2020-09-2206 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastA Journey Around My SkullWe hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various life moments, films, books, and musical performances. This episode Evan discusses his own issues with his memory and cognition.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the new GoToMeeting today! Click the banner...2020-09-1605 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastThe Last Book OwnersWe hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various life moments, films, books, and musical performances. This episode Evan reflects on how we read books and whether we ever will again.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the new GoToMeeting today...2020-09-1507 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastGoodbye To A DreamWe hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various life moments, films, books, and musical performances. This episode Evan says goodbye to his dream of writing a novel.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the new GoToMeeting today! Click the banner...2020-09-1307 min

Life is FunnyEp. 90: Is YOUR House Full of Trash or Treasure?This week, Josh and Evan talk about the fine line between minimalism and hoarding, and trash and treasure. Sometimes those lines blur and everything is the same! Do the guys have anything they want to pass on, or should everything be sold or tossed? Maybe Josh will pass down some guns and furniture, and maybe Evan will sell some Pokémon cards and hold onto old toys. If you listen to the end you'll hear a little-known story about why Evan is the way that he is. As always there's some "sticking it to the man" and a Fact o...2020-09-1055 min

Life is FunnyEp. 80: The Future is SCARY!This week, Evan has BIG news! In what amounts to a life-changing decision, Evan shares with Josh and the listeners what went into his decision-making process. The guys talk about the future, making life decisions, and what the next couple years could look like. Josh and Evan also share some fun recaps of their weeks, both guys come in with some solid "sticking it to the man" ideas, and there's a number of Fact of the Week tidbits to boot!2020-06-2548 min

Life is FunnyEp. 76: Do We Know the Pledge of Allegiance?This week, Evan reverts to his childhood self. Whether it's playing with Lego/Legos, fighting in Nerf wars, or decorating a future home with tigers and sports memorabilia, there's a lot to unpack. If you're lucky, you might even get to pick a unique room to stay in if Evan ever opens a hotel (just go listen to find out)! Josh and Evan also both find out whether they actually remember the Pledge of Allegiance, and the results are pretty interesting. On top of all that, the guys discuss if it'd be cool to have a dedicated person listening...2020-05-2848 min

Life is FunnyEp. 75: Evan is the Tiger KingThis week, the Josh and Evan talk about a whole host of topics. They talk about their weekend adventures of taste testing cake and building 2,000-piece puzzles, their thoughts on artists' decisions to become exclusive to a platform, and more! Do the guys think people like Joe Rogan, Taylor Swift, and Ninja are smart to commit to exclusive deals with specific platforms? Find out the answer to this and much more! Also, this week features the biggest collection of "stick it to the man" suggestions yet, and a TON of Fact of the Week tidbits! 2020-05-2154 min

Life is FunnyEp. 69: An Overthinker’s Worst NightmareThis week, the guys don't have the answers. In an episode that should be nothing but nice, Josh and Evan aren't sure what's good and bad when it comes to staying isolated. Evan is definitely having a bit of a hard time deciding what he should do during this time of social/physical distancing, and he's had nothing but time to overthink things. Fortunately there's plenty of laughs mixed into the stress of the unknown during this episode to keep the guys sane(ish). Thankfully Evan has had time to do a couple things out of the house, and h...2020-04-091h 14

Life is FunnyEp. 64: Taco Bell vs Chick-fil-AThis week, the guys talk a lot about food. They give the results of the Impossible Meat polls that went up on social media, and at some point they get to talking about their favorite restaurants. Does Evan have any taste? Is Josh a foodie? Find out the answer to these things and more! Josh and Evan also talk about a movie, Josh gets publicly shamed, and Evan tells a story about stealing his mom's birthday reward. There's also a very juicy Fact of the Week at the end, so stay tuned! Go vote in our poll if you...2020-03-051h 01

Life is FunnyEp. 59: KobeThis week, Josh and Evan talk about the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. On Jan. 26, Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and 7 others passed away in a helicopter accident. This accident deeply impacted Evan as Kobe was/is his favorite athlete and the reason for Evan being the NBA and sport fan he is today. The guys discuss the magnitude of an event like this, how to deal with such an unprecedented situation, and their feelings on the whole thing. There are some Fact of the Week tidbits mixed in. We recognize that this episode may not resonate with...2020-01-301h 04 $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastIn Praise of Big Books: Purity: RagnarokWe hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode Evan concludes his thoughts on Purity by Jonathan Franzen.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the new GoToMeeting today! Click the banner on our homepage...2020-01-1508 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastI've Seen CATS Four Times - How was the show, Mrs. Lincoln?We hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode Evan concludes the cinematic wonder that is CATS!Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the new GoToMeeting today! Click the banner on our homepage to...2020-01-1226 min

Life is FunnyEp. 56: The Definitive Guide to Road TripsThis week, the guys celebrate a new year and new decade! Overall though, they basically talk about a road trip that Evan took. Josh and Evan discuss things like AirBnB, bowl games, aquariums, and gas mileage. Don't worry, it's more exciting than it may sound! Evan has a lot of things to talk about from his trip to Jacksonville, FL, so there's plenty to discuss. As always, we keep the knowledge coming with a number of Fact of the Week tidbits. ALSO, stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion to Evan's Taco Bell saga!2020-01-081h 03 $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastI've Seen CATS Four Times - How is CATS a Thing?We hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode Evan describes the cinematic wonder that is CATS!Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the new GoToMeeting today! Click the banner on our homepage to...2020-01-0800 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastIn Praise of Big Books: Purity by Jonathan Franzen, pt. 2We hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode Evan continues his reading with Purity by Jonathan FranzenToday's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the new GoToMeeting today! Click the banner on...2020-01-0612 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastIn Praise of Big Books: Purity by Jonathan Franzen, pt. 1We hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode Evan continues his reading with Purity by Jonathan FranzenToday's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the new GoToMeeting today! Click the banner on our homepage...2019-12-2311 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastIn Praise of Big BooksWe hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode Evan looks at the big books that are hallmarks of our culture.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the new GoToMeeting today! Click the banner...2019-12-1912 min

Life is FunnyEp. 54: Why I’ll Never Say Hello to YouThis week the guys talk all about the complicated intricacies that make up social interaction. Josh and Evan talk about how the definition of being social has changed over the years, and how they go about it in their daily lives. Whether it's your Tucker Number, keeping up with friends in different ways, or what it takes to get deep with people, there's a lot to discuss! As always, there's a Fact of the Week or two in here. Stay tuned till the end for a super lit ending that doesn't have anything to do with the rest of...2019-12-191h 05 $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastThree Dead Critics: Harold Bloom, pt. 2We hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode is the next in his review of three critics that have recently died, continuing on Harold Bloom.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the new...2019-12-1613 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastThree Dead Critics: Harold Bloom, pt. 1We hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode is the next in his review of three critics that have recently died, starting with Harold Bloom.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the new...2019-12-1210 min

Life is FunnyEp. 53: Airing GrievancesThis week, Evan gets salty. Josh wasn't ready for the kind of heat that Evan came in with, so make sure you buckle up for a wild ride. The guys try to do their weekly recap like normal, but it quickly turns into Evan's personal venting session. Don't worry, there's plenty of content to laugh at and relate with, even if that just means laughing at Evan getting worked up over things. As usual there's some kind of Fact of the Week in there. If you have any grievances you want to get off your chest, whether it's directed...2019-12-1247 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastWhat Does a Great Conductor Do?We hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode is another music episode, specifically looking at the role of the conductor.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the new GoToMeeting today! Click the banner...2019-12-0812 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastThe Animal Artifice of BojackWe hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode reviews Bojack Horseman in light of its final season and comparisons to other shows that push the limits.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Additional sponsorship provided by GoToMeeting. GoToMeeting has helped hundreds of thousands of customers meet with momentum. Meet the...2019-12-0413 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastThree Dead Critics, an introductionWe hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode begins a discussion of critics after the recent deaths of Clive James, John Simon, and Harold Bloom.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.If you like this podcast consider becoming a patron of the aois21 podcast network. Any amount will unlock special...2019-11-2913 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastHow to be a DictatorWe hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode discusses Russian leader Josef Stalin and the concept of what makes a dictator.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.If you like this podcast consider becoming a patron of the ayiss21 podcast network. Visit www.paetreyon.com/ayiss 21 and donate today. Any...2019-11-2412 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastAssassinsWe hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode reviews the Steven Sondheim musical Assassins.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.If you like this podcast consider becoming a patron of the aois21 podcast network. Visit www.patreon.com/aois21 and donate today. Any amount will unlock special perks...2019-11-2018 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastThe Re-Arrival ClosesWe hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode is the final of a four-part analysis of cinema tipped off by comments by Director Martin Scorsese and involving the Denis Villenueve sci-fi masterpiece The Arrival. Spoilers abound if you were not aware.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.If...2019-11-1808 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastThe Re-Arrival ContinuesWe hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This continues a series of shorter episodes where Evan reviews and revisits various films, books, and musical performances. This episode is the third of a four-part analysis of cinema tipped off by comments by Director Martin Scorsese and involving the Denis Villenueve sci-fi masterpiece The Arrival. In this episode, Evan explores linguistic theory.Today's podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/aois21.Subscribe...2019-11-1609 min

Life is FunnyEp. 39: Evan Should NOT Have Started That FireJoin Josh and Evan as they talk about Evan's eventful start to his last semester, whether meeting famous people is worth it, and some other stuff along the way. Evan tells stories about how he might have gotten a little too "lit" and about how some borrowed canned goods may have gotten him a job. Find out if Josh managed to meet Stanley from "The Office" before it was too late, and whether the guys think it's worth waiting to meet celebrities. There's also a Fact Of The Week in there somewhere as always. If you read this description...2019-08-2943 min

Life is FunnyEp. 36: Evan REALLY Loves Shark WeekThis week the guys dive into the depths of one of Evan's favorite annual traditions: Shark Week! Even though Josh may not share the same love for it as Evan they still have plenty to talk about. They take a shark-sized bite out of the topic of this national week of wonder, and talk about all sorts of things revolving around Shark Week's 30th anniversary. Listen in for some "sharktastic" Facts Of The Week, and be sure to check if the guys really made the changes to their social media they talk about during the episode. Stick around for...2019-08-0754 min

Publish Me!Chapter 29: Writing Your Culture with Evan Tucker<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/02/09/3a/pub57192/3000x3000_12304895.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This month, Keith, Paul, and Rana welcome aois21 podcaster Evan Tucker, host and producer of Tales from the Old New Land and It’s Not Even Past, to discuss writing your culture. Even breaks down how his Jewish heritage has influenced him and his writing and how it appears throughout Tales from the Old New Land, for better or for worse. Be warned, some viewpoints may be expressed that you may not agree with. This episode is...2017-08-0958 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even Past#TryPodA quick word from the aois21 podcast network on #TryPod.2017-03-2703 min $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastPutin's RasputinAfter great time and attention has been paid, we hereby present the premiere episode of It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present by Evan Tucker. In this episode, we are introduced to Alexsandr Dugin, friend and ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin. His words and motivations are explored as part of the larger review of the past Presidential election and the first six weeks of the Trump Presidency. Subscribe on Podomatic, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Tune In, and media.aois21.com.Find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ItsNotEvenPast. Follow Evan on Twitter @etucker82.2017-03-031h 29 $It\'s Not Even Past$ It's Not Even PastEpisode 0a new addition to the aois21 podcasting lineup, How We Got Here: The History of the Distant Present, an occasional series from writer Evan Tucker exploring historical trends in pop culture from the distant present to the current moment. Hosted by Podomatic, find it on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, and media.aois21.com 2017-02-0801 min