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Shepard Ambellas ShowEpisode 482 | Shepard Ambellas Show | Nov 13, 2024Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: The Fight of the Year?Support grassroots journalism. All links here: https://linktr.ee/shepardambellasIn this episode of The Shepard Ambellas Show, Shep dives into the details of the much-anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, analyzing what this showdown means for the boxing world and the potential fireworks it promises. Shep also covers pressing news topics, delivering updates and insights that impact our everyday lives. Don’t miss out on the breakdown of this wild match-up and Shep’s take on the news you need to k...
2024-11-1458 min
Almost PlausibleTentA struggling couple takes a week long group therapy hiking trip to try to save their relationship. Things are going well until the couple inexplicably gets lost, despite following the trail. They come across an old abandoned tent in a clearing, and despite constantly walking downhill, they once again find the same tent in the same clearing. They soon realize they're trapped in a limited area of the forest with no idea how to escape, and that the area is getting smaller...References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:
2024-06-0454 min
Almost PlausiblePicnic TableRomance is in the air when a pair of strangers both claim the last open picnic table in a park at exactly the same time. Their strong personalities clash, but their two friend groups decide to share the table. The main characters end up dating each other's friends, but when that turns sour and they both end up getting burned, they start to realize how much they have in common—and the feelings they have for one another.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts...
2024-05-2147 min
Almost PlausibleMother's DayAn unscrupulous businessman's plan to tear down a library in a small town inspires three moms to try to save the historic building by pulling a heist during a Mother's Day spa trip.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord
2024-05-0745 min
Almost PlausiblePuttyAn amateur inventor creates an AI-powered nanoparticle putty designed to fix things around the house. The inventor's young daughter accidentally sets the putty loose, unwittingly instructing it to convert the real world into that of her favorite cartoon.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord
2024-04-2343 min
Almost PlausibleShip in a BottleWhen a genie trapped in a ship in a bottle is finally (and accidentally) freed by a group of teens, she takes the kids on a life-changing high seas adventure with pirates, talking animals, and of course, treasure.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord
2024-04-0954 min
LAN Parties: A Video Gaming and Esports PodcastSalvador Villa and Paul Shepard / BIG ANNOUNCEMENTOn this week's episode of LAN Parties, Salvador Villa and Paul Shepard join the show to talk about Monsoon Mayhem, a big event coming up in Las Vegas in April. Also, stick around until the very end for some big news about the future of LAN Parties.
2024-03-2855 min
Almost PlausibleSandThe residents of a peaceful mountain town are shocked when a sandstorm inexplicably blows in and converts the whole area into a hot, sandy desert. They soon discover an idyllic city where their lake used to be, but what initially appears to be a gift quickly turns deadly.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord
2024-03-2648 min
Almost PlausibleGreen BeerA man steals a flask of liquid luck from a leprechaun, which ends up making its way into some beer, turning it green. Drinking the green beer gives you temporary good luck. When a group of friends discovers this, one of them heads to a casino to put his good luck to use. What they don't yet know is there's a price to pay: When the good luck runs out, the pendulum swings in the other direction causing you an equal amount of bad luck.References and TranscriptSubscribe...
2024-03-1249 min
Almost PlausibleLeap DayA worldwide lottery drawing that happens every leap day reaches a one trillion dollar jackpot—and a single person wins the whole thing. Now that he has more money than anyone else in the world, his life gets demonstrably worse. What can he do to turn things around and win the heart of the woman he loves?References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagram...
2024-02-2758 min
Almost PlausibleTricycleCynthia rescued Gerard the bear when he was a cub and taught him to ride a tricycle. When a circus comes to town, Cynthia is overjoyed when she and Gerard are invited to join the circus and see the world. Her elation dissipates when she learns that the circus is run by literal demons, and one of them has his sights set on her.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:
2024-02-1347 min
Almost PlausibleBonus: Two Year BracketTo celebrate the start of Almost Plausible's third year, Emily, Shep, and Thomas figure out which episode is their favorite through a bracket challenge on the show's anniversary.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord
2024-02-011h 09
Almost PlausibleLight BulbA group of post-apocalyptic survivors living in an underground bunker is forced to venture outside for the first time in 20 years when their grow lights start burning out. The world outside the bunker is still a deadly place, and finding the supplies they need proves a more difficult task than they anticipated as nearly every animal they encounter tries to kill them.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsRSSConnect...
2024-01-3055 min
Almost PlausibleSewing MachineBob is a neurotic tailor with a good heart, and Alice is his uptight, domineering, fashion designer boss. Alice wants the company to start using an experimental new sewing machine that can fuse fabrics together, leaving no visible seams. Bob is more of a traditionalist and doesn't like this idea. The two go head-to-head over the issue, and end up fused to each other side-by-side. Figuring out how to live and work together is just the beginning of their problems...References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:...
2024-01-1646 min
Almost PlausiblePotatoAn aging scientist finally completes his decades-long quest to eliminate world hunger by growing the perfect potato. He savors the delicious tuber, but laments that life passed him by. He wakes up the next morning surprised to discover that he is once again a young man. His newfound youth comes with a price, however: He is slowly turning into a potato. Genius and madness mix as he continues to try to feed the world.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotify
2024-01-0245 min
Almost PlausibleWreathA couple of days before Christmas, a greedy family accepts a too-good-to-be-true offer, despite the protestations of their angelic daughter. As a result, they are all sent to Hell, where they are given 24 hours to reach a nearly inaccessible basin of holy water that will grant them entrance into Heaven. The only problem with making it to Heaven is that you're still dead. Is there any way for them to make it back to Earth in time for Christmas?References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple...
2023-12-1948 min
Almost PlausibleMittensA young mother missing the carefree life she had in college gets a second chance at an easygoing lifestyle when a pair of novelty cat paw mittens magically turn her into a cat. Although it's fun at first, the responsibilities begin to pile up, and she quickly learns that changing back into her human self isn't as easy of a prospect as it seems.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsRSS
2023-12-0548 min
Almost PlausibleTurkeyJake is a smarter-than-average domesticated turkey living on a poultry farm. He has it all: Food, security, and a girlfriend. But when he escapes from his pen, gets lost in the woods, and meets a flock of wild turkeys, he is introduced to a way of life and a world he never knew existed. The wild turkeys help Jake get home to the farm, but now that he's had a taste of freedom, will he stay?References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts...
2023-11-2147 min
Almost PlausibleInterview: Jayson JohnsonJoin us in a conversation with Jayson Johnson where we learn about his journey to becoming a filmmaker, find out more about his body of work, and hear a pretty entertaining story about a time he worked on a Bollywood film.References and TranscriptJayson's Links:WebsiteJayson on IMDbFacebookYouTubeSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsRSSConnect...
2023-11-1030 min
Almost PlausibleWatchIn a dystopian future, overpopulation is a constant threat. In an attempt to avert disaster, the government periodically culls the population through challenges delivered to citizens via special watches. After one such limiting event, a couple decides it would be safe to have a baby—only to learn of a sudden, new limiting event. They join a group of rebels, which leads them on an adventure they could never have predicted.References and TranscriptJayson's Links:WebsiteJayson on IMDbFacebookYo...
2023-11-0748 min
Almost PlausiblePumpkinDespite the dark and the cold, Shep and Thomas join Emily in a pumpkin patch at night to surreptitiously tell each other spooky stories about pumpkins. There may not be a campfire, but there are snacks, blankets, and pumpkin spice lattes. There are even hay bales to sit on! Or are they straw bales? Either way, at least the trio aren't in the woods this time, which means they should be safe, right?References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotify...
2023-10-2445 min
Almost PlausibleBeltAn aging wrestler is contractually required to perform in one final match, where he must intentionally lose and give up his championship belt. The match is set to take place on the other side of the country, but the wrestler is afraid to fly. He plans a cross-country road trip with the man he loves, but at the last minute an old wrestling buddy shows up to give him a ride.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts
2023-10-1049 min
Almost PlausibleBonus: Flamin' Hot ReviewThe trio discuss what they think the Flamin' Hot movie might be about, and then watch the film and review it.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord
2023-10-0334 min
Almost PlausibleBratwurstA group of friends from college, now middle-aged, gather for an Oktoberfest celebration. Their host intends to tell his comrades about his illness and impending death, but he isn't able to find the right time to share this grave news. Over the course of the same weekend, he begins to reconnect with his estranged father and learns more about his mother's affliction with the same illness.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsRSS
2023-09-2649 min
Almost PlausibleHandkerchiefA magician's assistant steals his mentor's face in order to rob a wealthy sheik, who has rented out Alcatraz to throw an extravagant party. When the magician is blamed for the theft, he and his compatriots must escape from the notorious prison and race against time to stop the assistant and recover the magician's face.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsRSSConnect with us:Facebook...
2023-09-1253 min
Almost PlausibleToothA young woman on a gap year trip through Europe is surprised to discover that the tooth on her necklace is a magical dragon tooth. The dragon's spirit begins to fulfill her desires to be a popular social media influencer, but her newfound fame brings with it real danger. Two opposing factions are battling over the tooth, and the winner will decide the fate of humanity.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsRSS
2023-08-2955 min
Almost PlausibleCarIn a future where all cars are driven by artificial intelligence, collisions are a thing of the past. So when an AI-driven car appears to intentionally crash into another vehicle, an insurance investigator is given the task of figuring out how this could have happened. He's paired with an android running a copy of the car's AI software, and together the sleuths follow a trail of improbable clues as they attempt to learn the truth about what went wrong and why.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:
2023-08-1548 min
Almost PlausibleCalendarWhen Mark receives a wall calendar as a New Year's gift, he doesn't think much of it. After all, who uses a physical calendar anymore? But when he accidentally discovers the calendar is magical and it can send him backward and forward in time, he uses it to try to shortcut his way to achieving his lifelong goal of writing a novel. Things don't go as planned, and he quickly uses up the calendar's magic—and has wasted another year of his life. When he receives another magical calendar the following New Year, he has to decide how to us...
2023-08-0146 min
Almost PlausibleSunscreenA dermatologist embeds with a nudist colony to research a new kind of sunscreen that is natural and more effective than existing creams. She befriends a handsome naturist, but loses his trust when the company she works for burns her—just like he said they would.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSSConnect with us:FacebookInstagramDiscord
2023-07-1855 min
Almost PlausibleFlagOn the first manned mission to Mars, when the astronauts reach the mission area they discover a flag has already been planted and all of their supplies have been used up. With all their food and water gone, they head back to the ship to return to Earth... But it's also gone. They soon realize they're jumping around in time, and a faulty time machine from the future is to blame. The crew must stick together to avoid getting separated in time while they try to figure out how to get home.References and...
2023-07-0445 min
Almost PlausibleCan OpenerIf you like the National Lampoon films, then you'll love our farcical take on a story about a kleptomaniacal can opener repairman who becomes a reluctant detective investigating an apparent murder involving—you guessed it—a can opener. The situation quickly (and hilariously) escalates, and soon the police, the mob, and even the mayor are pursuing him all over town. With no dead body, no apparent suspect, and no clear leads, the can opener repairman really has his work cut out for him in this raucous romp.References and TranscriptSu...
2023-06-2052 min
Almost PlausibleBirdhouseWhen a prince crosses a witch, she curses him to spend eternity as a bird. 300 years later, the witch's descendent accidentally releases him from his spell. Can they set aside their differences and work together to restore him to the throne, oust the corrupt regent, and return their country to its former glory?References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSSConnect with us:Twitter
2023-06-0640 min
Almost PlausibleCheeseburgerImproviser Adal Rifai joins the Almost Plausible crew in this hilarious story about a pair of food truck owners who face off during a cooking battle with a hefty cash prize. Despite their initial headbutting, the chefs soon discover they have more in common than just their cuisine, leading to a romantic entanglement.References and TranscriptAdal's Links:Hello From the Magic TavernHey Riddle RiddleTell Me About ItSubscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts
2023-05-2347 min
Almost PlausibleAxeIn the early twentieth century, a group of lumberjacks head into a remote part of the woods to work. The plan is to spend two weeks felling trees and finishing a log flume, but a series of attacks from a forest monster forces them to change their plans. Their camp's remote location makes escaping from the woods nearly impossible, but fighting the monster has deadly consequences. The men must use their brains and their brawn if they're going to make it out alive.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the...
2023-05-0951 min
Almost PlausibleBag of ChipsAuthor and screenwriter Geoffrey D. Calhoun joins the crew to write a story about a bag of chips. Specifically, a bag of potato chips, although it seems no one told Shep that, because his pitch is about a hacker who steals a bag of computer chips. Never wanting to back down from a challenge, the group finds a way to make it work, and together they create a story about a heist to steal potato-based computer chips.References and TranscriptGeoffrey's Links:The Guide for Every Screenwriter
2023-04-2540 min
Almost PlausibleEggA woman in her twenties is surprised when she suddenly lays a large egg. As if that wasn't strange enough, the egg hatches to reveal a tiny human... With wings. The woman raises her daughter under a watchful eye, careful to make sure the secret of her child's wings is never revealed. But what happens when her rebellious teenage daughter yearns to fly?References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSS
2023-04-1140 min
Almost PlausibleShipping PalletA group of kids on summer break hit the jackpot when they discover a huge pile of shipping pallets, which they use to build forts in the woods. A water balloon war breaks out, and soon bases are being captured and absorbed, until just two large forts remain. What follows for the children is a tense weekend full of escalating weapons, imaginations, and the greatest water balloon battle of their lives.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts
2023-03-2851 min
Almost PlausibleShamrockThe solo female traveler from America visiting Ireland and falling in love with a handsome Irishman is a pretty standard rom-com trope at this point, so we decided to shake things up a bit. In our story, an Irishman living abroad in the United States comes home and falls in love with an American woman living in Ireland. It's a story about family, tacos, and the Shamrock Inn.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcher
2023-03-1446 min
Almost PlausibleSnowflakeA conservative survivalist with the less-than-masculine name of Snowflake Johnson visits his hippie parents at their remote commune to introduce them to his fiancée. While there, Snow learns the commune's residents earn their living farming drugs for a cartel. He stirs up trouble, which has predictably dire consequences.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSSConnect with us:TwitterFacebookI...
2023-02-2854 min
Almost PlausibleFlowersEphram is an aspiring writer living in a big city. When his great aunt passes away and he inherits her cottage in a tiny New England town, he sees an opportunity to get the peace and quiet he needs to finally write his novel. Unbeknownst to him, a spell-gone-wrong in the late 18th century has cursed the town with a zombie problem, and flowers are the only thing that can hold back the undead.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotify
2023-02-1454 min
Almost PlausibleYear One Review - Part 1Almost Plausible is one year old, so Emily, Shep, and Thomas take a look (er, listen?) back over the first year's episodes and give you some extra insights into the show.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSSConnect with us:TwitterFacebookInstagramRedditDiscord
2023-01-311h 07
Almost PlausibleYear One Review - Part 2Part 2 of our Year One Review episode. Almost Plausible is one year old, so Emily, Shep, and Thomas take a look (er, listen?) back over the first year's episodes and give you some extra insights into the show.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSSConnect with us:TwitterFacebookInstagramRedditDiscord
2023-01-3159 min
D With The TeaPaul Pelosi and Tyre Nichols Videos Rock AmericaI will be giving my opinion on the body cam videos concerning the hammer attack on Nancy Pelosi husband Paul and the body cam footage showing the five Memphis Tennessee cops beating Tyre Nichols.
2023-01-2823 min
Almost PlausibleMarshmallowIn a world of marshmallow islands and hot cocoa oceans, a community scrambles to save their homes after years of corruption and ecological mismanagement. One family must find a way to rally the working class together to literally take back their land from the billionaires.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSSConnect with us:TwitterFacebookInstagramReddit
2023-01-1746 min
Almost PlausibleVideocassetteA long-forgotten videocassette for a Sesame Street style TV show turns out to be a portal into the puppet world. But when a pair of children go through the portal and meet a strange new friend, their parents have to race to save them from a very grown-up danger.References and TranscriptBob's Link:Static RadioSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSS...
2023-01-0345 min
Almost PlausibleEggnogWho doesn't love eggnog? Well, you might not, but we love it! And for the main character of this episode, eggnog is the only good thing about the winter holidays. But that love of eggnog, along with his humbug attitude toward Christmas, make him a perfect—if unlikely—candidate to become a Santa Claus (not *the* Santa Claus, just *a* Santa Claus). Join an all-star cast as they engage in some classic "reindeer games," and help Ben Affleck find his Christmas Spirit.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:
2022-12-2052 min
Almost PlausibleBirthday CandleIf birthday candles really did grant wishes, what would you wish for? In this episode, a magical birthday candle gives our main character near immortality, making it so that he only ages when the candle is burned. But as is often the case with magic, things don't work out as expected.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSSConnect with us:TwitterFacebook
2022-12-0640 min
Almost PlausibleTurkey BasterWe're going medieval on this episode about a mute palace servant whose sole job is to baste the king's turkey legs. When the queer king can't (or won't) produce an heir, the turkey baster is called in to assist—but probably not in the way you're thinking. It's a farce of mistaken identities, complete with sex, murder, and a happy ending (*ahem* several, actually).References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSS...
2022-11-2240 min
Almost PlausibleDiceWe roll the dice on a more serious romance story in this episode. It's the late 1940s, and a pretty young pip painter at a dice factory catches the eye of the new guy. Unbeknownst to him, she has some serious post-war baggage, and the shadow of her late war hero husband looms over their nascent relationship. Join us as we explore (and poke fun at) gender role stereotypes in post-World War II America.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotify
2022-11-0854 min
Shepard Ambellas ShowS2E88 | Paul Topete from the band Poker Face, plus androids, robots, and PelosiListen to all the shows on Ambellas Talk Networkhttps://www.atn.liveSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-shepard-ambellas-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-11-0559 min
Almost PlausibleCandy CornThings get spooky when we tell scary stories about candy corn around a campfire. In the woods. At night. Despite Emily and Thomas bringing beer and making s'mores, Shep hates the entire experience—the reason why is revealed when he tells his story. But surely there's nothing lurking in the woods, right?References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSSConnect with us:TwitterFa...
2022-10-2543 min
Almost PlausibleFire ExtinguisherWe take a brief departure from movie plots on this episode, and instead come up with a kid's book (or "children's novel" as Shep keeps calling it). Join Raccoon, Bear, Dog, and an ever-growing cast of characters as they try to help Raccoon on his quest to get to the moon. It's a heartwarming tale of loneliness, friendship, and a junk yard.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSS
2022-10-1137 min
Almost PlausibleChalkThis week our film is a period piece set in the 1970s... Er, wait, that's not right. It's set in the 1890s. James spends a decade in prison for a crime he didn't commit. To pass the time in his cell, he draws on the wall with chalk. To his surprise, he's able to enter his drawings and live out his dreams. Upon his release, James struggles to reintegrate with society and tries desperately to get back into his fantasy world.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:
2022-09-2753 min
Almost PlausibleShampooCharlie is comfortable with his life just the way it is. But a chance encounter with a vendor of homemade bath products at a farmers' market turns Charlie's old, familiar life on its head. It's a return to magical reality in our episode about shampoo, and we follow Charlie as he struggles to get back the life he lost—with a few important changes.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSS...
2022-09-131h 00
Almost PlausibleStringThings get deep and philosophical on this episode... About string. Useful stuff, string, and in the story world we create, nearly everyone is connected to someone else via a string of fate that's invisible to everyone but you and your soul mate. So what happens when a woman whose string was severed against her will meets a guy whose string is still intact?References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSS
2022-08-3051 min
Shepard Ambellas ShowS2E40 | Paul Tepety of the band Poker FaceListen to the LIVE broadcast on weekdays at 7 pm EST/6C on ATN Dot LIVE.https://www.atn.liveSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-shepard-ambellas-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-08-2559 min
Almost PlausibleSpace Jam SequelWe shake things up a bit this week by taking a slight departure from our regular format. We still come up with a movie, but on this week's episode we come up with a sequel to the 1996 film Space Jam. We know what you're thinking: Isn't there already a Space Jam sequel? There is, but it's terrible, so we set out to come up with something better. We're pretty sure we succeeded.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle...
2022-08-2347 min
Almost PlausiblePost-it NotesIt's a darkly hilarious week when our Post-it Note movie takes a turn even we didn't see coming. Our main character wants to add a little levity to the world with a secret-message scavenger hunt, but a series of accidental deaths cause authorities to suspect him of being a serial killer. Just when it seems like things couldn't be any crazier, a real serial killer confronts our protagonist for squeezing in on his turf. Post-it Notes get him into the mess, but will they be his salvation?References and Transcript
2022-08-1636 min
Almost PlausibleAnnouncement: We're making a change to our release scheduleThis is just a quick announcement to let you know about an upcoming change to Almost Plausible's release schedule. The tl;dr (tl;dl?) is that we're switching from releasing an episode every week to releasing one every other week. This will allow the show to grow, become better, and continue to bring you more of the entertainment you enjoy. Thanks for listening!Subscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSSConnect with us:...
2022-08-1202 min
Almost PlausibleMac & CheeseHarkening back to the style of some of our older episodes, we take a looser definition of "Mac & Cheese" this week. The movie plot we create is a coming of age story about a couple of kids trying to work through things that even adults struggle with. The ending is bittersweet for our two main characters, and it's possible we work through some things ourselves.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSS
2022-08-0952 min
Almost PlausibleContact LensesIf you could buy a contact lens that permanently repaired your vision, allowed you to see more colors, and gave you excellent night vision, would you buy it? What if the contact lenses were made from living tissue that eventually fused with your eyeballs? Still interested? This week, we "focus" on contact lenses that can do just that! The only trouble is, they're made with... Let's call it a foreign material, which has unexpected consequences.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotify
2022-08-0251 min
Almost PlausibleTupperwareLet's say it's the 1980s and you're new in town. To meet your neighbors and make some friends, you decide to host a Tupperware party. But some ditzy wannabes roll up to your crib, tell you that you're invading their turf, and demand that you cut it out. What would you do? If you're anything like the main character of our story this week, you take a chill pill, befriend a biker gang, and say, "yes way" to your future.Oh, and those airheads from earlier? It turns out they're members of a Satanic cult, and now...
2022-07-2646 min
Almost PlausibleWashing MachineImagine you and a stranger are suddenly teleported to a deserted island together, where you're stuck for an entire year. Do you think you could survive? Do you think you might fall in love? What if the two of you weren't on the island alone—what if there was a magical washing machine on the island with you?This week's episode focuses on a washing machine, and despite a bit of a rough start, we end up creating a fun romantic comedy about a couple of city-dwellers who have to set aside their differences to stay alive on...
2022-07-1959 min
Almost PlausiblePadlockCan a couple's relationship survive when a dark secret is revealed? That's what we explore in this week's episode about a padlock. After a young woman's love goes unrequited, she takes what seems to her like a sensible step to lock down the man she loves. It works, but when he learns the truth about how their idyllic lives together got started, he begins to question their entire relationship.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts...
2022-07-1249 min
Almost PlausibleCat ToyWhat do Indiana Jones, Winston Churchill, Al Capone, and a cat toy have in common? Previously the answer was, "nothing," but listen to this week's episode and you'll see how we manage to tie them all together. Joining us is special guest Peter J. Wacks, who brings more Hollywood experience than any of us can claim, as well as a few good puns.References and TranscriptPeter's Links:Peter's WebsitePeter on IMDbPeter on Social MediaFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube...
2022-07-0549 min
Almost PlausibleFireworksIndependence Day in the U.S. is right around the corner, so we're celebrating with a Fourth of July classic: Fireworks! On this episode, we create some teenage characters who live where fireworks are illegal, but that doesn't stop them from trying to get their hands on some. Things go hilariously wrong, and it's up to our quick-witted high schoolers to figure out how to set it all right—or at least get their hands on the season's most popular fireworks.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:...
2022-06-2844 min
Almost PlausibleZipperAccording to Urban Dictionary, the irrational fear of zippers is called jumaphobia. It seems like a pretty rare phobia, but maybe after listening to this week's episode there'll be at least a few more cases. We promise it's not too scary! Maybe more unnerving? Either way, it's definitely entertaining.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSSConnect with us:TwitterFacebook...
2022-06-2157 min
Almost PlausibleBowling PinWhat do stolen diamonds, a shady pawn shop, and a bowling pin have in common? They're all part of the story we came up with on this week's show. When a couple of brothers learn their grand plan has been derailed, they quickly discover a trap has been laid for them. And somehow there's a bowling pin at center of it all.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSS
2022-06-141h 03
Almost PlausibleBrickThis week on Almost Plausible we welcome our first guest host, Daniel Hess! Daniel chose "brick" for the subject of the episode, and the pitches were about as varied as possible. We must have ended up choosing the right one, though, because we never found ourselves up against the wall while coming up with a story. We enjoyed having Daniel on the show, and by the end we came up with a movie we all wanted to see. Hopefully you'll agree with us that this episode is out of this world!References and Transcript
2022-06-0757 min
Almost PlausibleWhiteboardWhiteboards. They’re big, they’re flat, the pens smell weird, but more than anything they're hard. A hard surface, yes, but also hard to write a movie about. Like, really hard. This week's episode was almost a complete failure, but after a pretty in-depth false start, we managed to backtrack and find a new, much more successful path. But hey, that's writing! You can't be too precious about what you've written, and sometimes the best idea is to throw it all out and start over.References and TranscriptSubs...
2022-05-3140 min
Almost PlausibleBBQ GrillMemorial Day is next week, and for many people that means getting out in the backyard and grilling up something tasty. Whether you like steaks, veggies, or burgers and hot dogs (or all of the above!), there's nothing quite like the delicious, smoky flavor the BBQ grill imparts to your food. So with that in mind, the theme this week is BBQ Grill, and we assure this episode is grilled to perfection!References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle...
2022-05-2443 min
Almost PlausibleGarden HoseOur pitches this week are anything but garden variety as we come up with a movie where a garden hose plays a big role. A couple of our ideas are all wet, but luckily the three of us are flexible. Thanks to Emily's decisiveness, we quickly choose one idea, which turns out to practically write itself. The story is built on tropes, but constantly subverts expectations, and in the end our hero overcomes his greatest enemy... With a garden hose.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:...
2022-05-1739 min
Almost PlausibleBread MakerWho doesn't love the smell of warm, freshly baked bread? We certainly do, which is why this week we're cooking up a story about a bread maker. Among several ideas for movies about bread based businesses, we come up with a tasty business venture of our own. We battle furiously to set ourselves apart from both common expectations and movies that already exist. And along the way we learn that Joseph Lee, the inventor of the commercial bread machine, was a fascinating guy.Also, we throw down a challenge for the audience to take...
2022-05-1057 min
Almost PlausibleFlashlightOn this week's episode, we shine a light on a group of people living in the dark in more ways than one. They have only a single beacon to illuminate their world, and our story begins as their source of light is in peril. An unexpected answer is brought to light by a small faction, and it's up to them to help their compatriots see the light of day.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts...
2022-05-0349 min
Westside Investors Network (WIN)54. Deal deep-dive: Mobile home parks with Paul MooreABOUT PAUL MOORE:Paul is the Founder and Managing Partner of Wellings Capital, a real estate private equity firm. He founded multiple investment and development companies, appeared on HGTV, and completed over 100 commercial and residential investments and exits. He has contributed to Fox Business and The Real Estate Guys Radio and is a regular contributor to BiggerPockets, producing live video and blog content. He is also a co-host of a wealth-building podcast called How to Lose Money and a three-time real estate author. THI...
2022-04-2721 min
Almost PlausiblePaper ClipThis week, you may ask, "What's Cooking?" Well, "Today's Special" is nothing short of a "Big Night" for us when we come up with an "Off the Menu" story about a paper clip. There will be no "Waiting..." as we choose a pitch faster than we ever have.It's a fairly simple premise, but as we get "In the Weeds" we end up with a lot of "Spinning Plates" in fairly "Short Order." Things get "Heavy" fairly quickly, tensions rise, and pent-up frustrations become "Uncorked" as the story reaches its "Boiling Point." In the end, everyone gets...
2022-04-2648 min
Westside Investors Network (WIN)53. What you need to know about Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) with Paul MooreABOUT PAUL MOORE:Paul is the Founder and Managing Partner of Wellings Capital, a real estate private equity firm. He founded multiple investment and development companies, appeared on HGTV, and completed over 100 commercial and residential investments and exits. He has contributed to Fox Business and The Real Estate Guys Radio and is a regular contributor to BiggerPockets, producing live video and blog content. He is also a co-host of a wealth-building podcast called How to Lose Money and a three-time real estate author. THIS TOPIC IN A NU...
2022-04-2048 min
Almost PlausibleLunch BoxWe had to think outside the box this week, as we came up with ideas for a movie about a lunch box. There was some initial concern about lunch boxes being a container, and despite the issues we've faced with containers in the past, we manage to come up with an assortment of interesting ideas.If this movie were to be made, we think the box office numbers would probably be pretty good. So grab a box seat and get ready for a power lunch of an episode, filled with a cast of wacky characters. We know...
2022-04-1940 min
Almost PlausibleJelly BeansEaster is a few days away, so to celebrate we're putting our own spin on a classic English fairy tale. It's a tale of magical candy, giants, talking mice, and the return of the reluctantly benevolent government. You might say we have our heads in the clouds, but give it a listen and remember what the dormouse said!References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSSConnect with...
2022-04-1250 min
Almost PlausibleNewspaperExtra, extra! The latest issue of Almost Plausible is hot off the press and available now! This week's headline is "newspaper," and our talking heads have created a story where the old fish wrap really shines. That's the good news. The bad news is... Well, it may not be quite all the news that's fit to print, so to speak. There's no fake news here, so download this episode that focuses on the fourth estate, and... Uh... Wow. That is a lot of newspaper references for one paragraph, huh?References and Transcript
2022-04-0540 min
Almost PlausiblePennyThis week on Almost Plausible, we attempt to decide which story to develop through a literal coin toss. Our protagonist finds a penny, but will it bring her luck, or is her penny dreadful? And minor spoiler alert: We finally tackle a story about time travel. Join us for an episode full of excitement, insights, and a ton of references.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSS...
2022-03-2942 min
Almost PlausiblePaper BagPack your lunch in a paper bag because on this week's episode, we explore ideas for a movie about a paper bag. It's time for another quirky romantic comedy from your favorite fake screenwriting trio. How can a paper bag be romantic? And what problems will our protagonist face along the way? Does she have everything in the bag, or does she end up getting sacked? (Insert Shep grumbling here...) The only way to find out is to listen!References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple Po...
2022-03-2245 min
Almost PlausibleToilet BrushYou probably don’t think much of your toilet brush. Oh sure, you may be grateful it gets shoved into your toilet to do the cleaning so you don’t have to stick your hand down there, but no one would ever make an entire movie about a toilet brush right? Well…On this week’s episode, we get down and dirty with the idea of a toilet brush playing a central role in a film. What could our toilet brush movie even be about? How could it be anything but gross? And how does Denny's fit into it...
2022-03-1547 min
Almost PlausiblePrinterPrinters have come such a long way in our lifetimes. Forty years ago we had noisy dot matrix printers that frequently jammed. Today we have mind-boggling 3D printers that frequently jam. Progress!As we explore a printer-centered plot, we discuss… Well, killer printers, mostly. It’s interesting that all three of us came up with killer printer pitches. But were any of those ideas worth the paper they were printed on? You’ll just have to listen to find out.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:A...
2022-03-0844 min
Almost PlausiblePillowsThis week’s theme is one you probably know very well. Most of us spend several hours every day with our pillow, but have you ever thought about how a pillow would play a crucial role in a movie?Our pillow talk on this episode includes a Western set in a pillow world, a fortune-telling pillow, and a boyfriend pillow that comes to life, but don’t worry, you won’t lose any sleep over this one!References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple Podcas...
2022-03-0147 min
Almost PlausibleCeiling FanAre you a fan of this show yet? Well perhaps after this episode you will be, because this week we tackle ceiling fans. This was a tricky subject for us, and all three of us had a hard time coming up with pitches. We went around and around for a bit, but once we finally settled on an idea, coming up with the rest of the story was a breeze.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts
2022-02-2246 min
Almost PlausibleChicken Noodle SoupWhat’s more comforting than chicken noodle soup? Whether it’s homemade or out of a can, there’s just something about it that we all love.In this week’s episode, chicken noodle soup steps into the spotlight. Once again we accidentally pitch a few existing movies, but we don’t chicken out, and eventually settle on an idea that we all feel is just as comforting as the soup at the center of the plot.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts
2022-02-1539 min
Almost PlausiblePocketsIs that a new episode of Almost Plausible in your pocket, or are you just happy to see us? Probably both! Have you ever thought about how weird pockets are? They’re like little pouches that live inside your clothes. And why don’t more women’s clothes have pockets? Seems silly to us.In this episode, we explore magically linked pockets, pickpockets, and how pockets were invented in the first place as we work out a movie plot based around a pocket.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the...
2022-02-0844 min
Almost PlausibleCalculatorWelcome to Almost Plausible! We're three friends who love movies and making up stories. On this podcast, we have less than an hour to take an everyday object (in this episode, it's a calculator) and create a story where that object takes a central or critical role in the story.Join us as we create characters, work out the plot, solve some problems (ha!), and have fun along the way.References and TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle...
2022-02-0143 min
Almost PlausibleAlmost Plausible TrailerWelcome to Almost Plausible! The podcast that takes ordinary ideas and turns them into stories. Join Thomas, Emily, and F. Paul Shepard as they come up with an entire movie plot in under an hour, all centered around some everyday object.TranscriptSubscribe to the show:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherRSSConnect with us:TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeRedditDiscord
2022-01-2000 min
Getting StonedPaul Shepard & Warriors of Peace - Episode #34Ola! In this episode of Getting Stoned I read the introduction to Paul Shepard's book, The Only World We've Got and I do an original song titled, Warriors of Peace. As always, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking your time to stop on by for a listen. Keep moving in the positive y'all, the world needs it more than ever!
Peace & Love,
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2021-12-2250 min
Westside Investors Network (WIN)44. What makes a good business process? with Paul KankowskiABOUT PAUL KANKOWSKIPaul was born in San Diego and has graduated from the University of San Diego with a master’s in Education. He was a math teacher and administrator for 17 years before he became a broker and started House Match in 2014. Paul has been a featured speaker at NARPM and has led five conferences on systems last August 2021 and worked with over 50 property managers from around the country on creating better systems for your business. He is a mentor and coach to numerous property management companies around the United States to he...
2021-10-2052 min
EverSummer PodcastEverSummer Podcast 8 - Melodic House/Techno/Electronica - by Paul.0CMelodic House, Techno & Electronica - DJ Set by Paul.0C
Setlist:
1. VTOPIA - KAS:ST
2. Keep The Night - Luttrell
3. Only Want You - MXV
4. Lucid (feat. Nathan Ball) - Paraleven
5. The Visitor - Sultan + Shepard
6. Limba - Einmusik & Seth Schwarz
7. Viggo - Dirty South
8. Embrace - Unalome
9. Alan Walker - Faded (Tha Steeze Remix)
10. Sona - Sultan + Shepard
11. Jerro - Lost for Words
12. Bruce Loko - Lonely Mountain
13. Wild Skies - Eli & Fur
2021-10-0355 min
Westside Investors Network (WIN)28. Profiling your Investors with Paul HassebroekABOUT PAUL HASSEBROEKPaul Hassebroek founded Six Four in 2019 after a successful career in the financial advisory and family office field. During the past 12 years, Paul has been through due diligence on dozens of private equity and real estate projects and successfully fundraised $25,000,000 from investors and has acquired or built over $62,000,000 of real estate. Paul earned a B.A. in Business Administration from Augustana University (S.D.) where he was a scholarship athlete in football. Paul’s personal mission statement is to be a catalyst for growth. Paul loves helping investors identify real estate in...
2021-05-0743 min
The Good Shepard PodcastEp. # 11: Why Chris Paul Is One of the Greatest Point Guards in NBA HistoryDavid Shepard breaks down the electric career of Chris Paul, his MVP caliber performance this season, and where he sits all-time on the list of NBA Point Guards.
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2020-05-0606 min
Baldwin Hills ChefEasy, Quick, Delicious Shepard's PieIn this episode today we are bringing and old world staple to the modern word. Thats right, we're serving up more potatoes in this episode about a European favorite called Shepard's Pie. This dish can be found in many parts of the world with ingredient specific variations in each diverse environment. We then go into the recipe for this dish so that you can create this at home with family and friends. Hope you guys are ready to dive into another delicious episode of The Baldwin Hills Chef!
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2020-03-2821 min
AdventureMass Effect: Everyone is Shepard 2: A Quarian QueryThis week, the crew of the Normandy continues to figure out what's up with Shepard. Or try, anyway.
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