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Not a Huge FanThe First Amendment Might Destroy the USThe hosts are back in the studio and ready to launch into perhaps the show's most disturbing episode ever! We cover it all: was Anthony Fauci incompetent or simply functioning as scientists must? Is this unrest the natural result of years of inequality or fomented by international enemies? And most importantly: who can save the US from its coming nightmare?
Also: the problem with Trump, the uselessness of talking and teaching, and what defunding the police actually means.2020-06-0900 minNot a Huge FanPolicing the Police: Special Curfew EpisodeLA is under curfew and so this week's episode was recorded remotely, with Charles in the studio, Isaac at home in downtown LA, and returning guest Seth Goldsmith calling in from the world's worst Internet connection! Please excuse our audio issues.
The show could be about little else this week and the podcast stereotype of three white men talking about the issues is fulfilled!
Discussed: the murder of George Floyd, the subsequent national protests and looting, the responsibility of police violence, the impact on small businesses, and the destructive power of the media.
...2020-06-0200 minNot a Huge FanNarcissist Artist v Avoidant AutistIt's a clash of the personality-defected titans! Isaac recently completed work on an art project (www.CollabGenerator.com) and did not receive supportive words from Charles. Is Charles a spiteful, thoughtless crusher of creativity or is Isaac an oversensitive crybaby? Maybe it's both! Personality disorders are diagnosed and the healing begins! Listeners are encouraged to write in their own diagnoses to notahugefanpodcast@gmail.com
Also: Isaac's desire for a 1991 Toyota Camry, Charles is nice to women but not men, and the value of "sandwich stuff."
Collab Generator website: https://collabgenerator.com/2020-05-2600 minNot a Huge FanHow Not to Lay Off Employees featuring Bird Scooters!Are you an evil corporation thinking of cutting your staff during the coronavirus crisis? Listen in for some tips on how not to totally botch this potentially devastating act!
The show takes a look at the recent Bird layoffs, including a very unfortunate Zoom meeting concocted by Bird CEO Travis VanderZanden, as well as a few other poorly-planned downsizings affecting workers.
Also discussed: Ray Dalio's book Principles, the importance of joining the capitalist class in order to succeed within capitalism, and most important of all: a new soundboard clip!
Bird article: https://d...2020-05-1900 minNot a Huge FanThe Media is Making Coronavirus WorseCoronavirus is ravaging the country and also the media landscape! Your two favorite media critics take a look at some of the annoying trends in coronavirus content.
First up: corona finger-wagging! Isaac has been triggered by an irritating Vice article titled "How Not to Be a Coronavirus Jerk," ironically making its author come off like such a jerk himself. Thanks Vice!
Then it's on to the LA Times, writing about the 2020 CBS Diversity Showcase and its participants whose Hollywood dreams have been put on hold. Charles thinks the article was written by someone who hates...2020-05-1200 minNot a Huge FanMichael Jordan and David Koresh: The Alphas of the 1990sYour friendly hosts have been locked up in their houses consuming content, and here is a report! It's time to talk about two extremely popular TV series about big news stories that took place in the 1990s: the Chicago Bulls's final championship run and the siege of the Branch Davidian complex near Waco, Texas.
Isaac is the show's resident sports guy and Charles last paid attention to sports when he was in high school. Together they investigate the joys of ESPN's The Last Dance and discuss Michael Jordan's value as an entertainer, the cinematic career of Dennis...2020-05-0500 minNot a Huge FanThe Democrats Blew ItWe know you've been waiting for it and here it is: a political catch up on the state of the race! What happened during the primary? Why couldn't Bernie win? Why didn't Warren do better? Is Biden fit to be running? Is Joe Rogan correct to vote for Trump over Biden? Your intrepid hosts state their own voting preferences and give their predictions!2020-04-2100 minNot a Huge FanA Very COVID Movie EpisodeYou're stuck at home so let your favorite, somewhat inebriated cinéastes provide a list of films and TV shows to screen during your quarantine. Discussed: the shows Devs and Rectify, Atom Egoyan, a variety of hidden gems, total dreck, and the cinema of the late 1950s.
Also discussed: Nostalgia glasses, whether comedies ever hold up, and the joys of the establishing scenes of disaster and horror films.2020-04-1300 minNot a Huge FanIt's Over???From the Los Angeles Safer at Home Emergency Order:
Certain business operations and activities are exempt from the provisions of this Order, on the grounds that they provide services that are recognized to be critical to the health and well-being of the City. These include: ...
(e) Newspapers, television news, radio, magazine, PODCAST and journalism.
2020-04-0900 minNot a Huge FanIt's OverThe final episode of Not a Huge Fan.2019-11-0500 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: NAHF LiveA post-Halloween treat, it's the infamous live episode! Recorded back in June in front of a live audience as a segment of The Podcast Party, Isaac and Charles do a round of fast hot takes along with returning guest Rachel Louie and a special guest.
Check out our previous episode "A Podcast About Our Live Podcast" for the background and behind the scenes story.2019-11-0100 minNot a Huge FanHow to Steal From Your AudienceIt's the next-to-last full episode of Not a Huge Fan and Isaac and Charles are spending their time wisely: checking out which public commentators, broadcasters, and personalities are shilling sketchy products to their devoted fans. A spiritual sequel to Awful Podcast Merch. Ben Shapiro, Glenn Beck, Jordan Peterson's daughter, and the Krassensteins are selling gold, food buckets, and $45 coins to bilk more money out of their followers. A promise: Not a Huge Fan will NEVER resort to such tactics.
Also discussed: our shocking writeup in the largest newspaper in the Netherlands, why everyone loves hearing the political...2019-10-2900 minNot a Huge FanThe Worst Lines in LAThinking about visiting and sightseeing in Los Angeles? Listen to this episode! LA denizen and comedian Heather Marulli joins Isaac and Charles to look at some of the spots in LA with big but undeserved lines! Just a few examples: Pink's, the Abbey, the Pantry, the Wiltern, and more!
Also discussed: LA's lack of landmarks, why people wait in lines, and Heather's witnessing of debauchery on the roof of Musso and Frank's.2019-10-2200 minNot a Huge FanObligatory Comedy Civil War EpisodeNo comedy controversy is complete until we have (reluctantly) contributed our takes! Famed comedian Heather Marulli joins the show to discuss the very important Shane Gillis/SNL dustup and what it means for the art of standup.
ALSO: the purpose of comedy, what makes something edgy, and why cultural critics hate standup.
Hollywood Reporter - "Comedy's Civil War: How an 'SNL' Firing Exposed a Growing Rift in Stand-Up" article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/shane-gillis-snl-firing-comics-mixed-reactions-exposes-growing-rift-stand-up-world-1242739
Slate - "The Seething Stand-Up Underground That Gave Rise to Shane Gillis" article: https://slate.com/culture/2019/09/shane-gillis-snl-conservative-comedy-legion-of-skanks.ht...2019-10-1500 minNot a Huge FanA Special AnnouncementA special treat on a Monday.2019-10-1400 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: We Read Awful 9/11 Social Media PostsHeather Marulli joins Isaac and Charles for a Not a Huge Fan tradition: the reading and mocking of self-aggrandizing social media posts where a death or tragedy is used to redirect attention to the poster. As usual, posts about September 11 never fail to impress.
ALSO: Heather's wish to become a Pepto Bismol spokeswoman, Isaac's continuing hatred of celebrity death sadness, and Charles's obsession with the aughts.2019-10-0800 minNot a Huge FanSex Addict v FeministToday's episode brings together two of the show's most notorious guests: comedian Heather Marulli (@FixedAirHeather) and writer Delicious Tacos (@Delicious_Tacos) - or rather, his authorized representative as Delicious Tacos is a fictional character. They join Isaac and Charles to discuss the dark world of dating and relationships: which app is the best/worst? Should you pay for Tinder, wear sandals, or travel to Thailand for sex with prostitutes?
ALSO: Heather's gay boyfriend, Tacos's book "Finally, Some Good News," and somebody cries!
Buy Delicious Tacos's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/17903562292019-10-0100 minNot a Huge FanLate Night Shows Are ObsoleteLate night shows covering politics: who enjoys this? This episode aims to find out as we listen to clips from Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Bill Maher, Trevor Noah, Samantha Bee, and John Oliver. Are any of them enjoyable? Not really! Isaac thinks comedy should be objective; Charles thinks it should be innovative. None of these shows turn out to be either.
PLUS: Fallon falls apart, Trevor Noah should host a talk show, and why Twitter is funnier than any of this garbage.2019-09-2400 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: Isaac Goes to the MayorIsaac attended a rally over homelessness at the LA mayor's mansion in Hancock Park organized by Kevin Dalton, who goes by @NextLAMayor on Twitter. Isaac reports back on the events! Charles tells the story of his $300 jaywalking ticket.2019-09-2000 minNot a Huge FanThe Democrats Are Going to Blow ItThe bread and butter of Not a Huge Fan: hot political takes! What are the chief problems of the Democrats? Isaac thinks it's hypocrisy; Charles thinks it's hedging. Is Biden past his time? Has the party passed Bernie by? Will 2020 be like 2004 and 2012 or like 1992?
Also: Isaac had a brief Twitter feud with Mike Boudet and Charles makes a claim about podcasts protecting you from controversy that was clearly recorded before the Shane Gillis/SNL drama.2019-09-1700 minNot a Huge FanChappelle's ShowDave Chappelle released a new Netflix special and everyone has lots of opinions, including our two guests: the listener-despised Josh Denny and Cameron Johnson. Will they be redeemed?
Discussed on this episode: why society gives a pass to making fun of Asian people, whether Chappelle has transitioned from being a thought leader to being a reactionary, word reclamation, Louis CK, Nanette, and much more!2019-09-1000 minNot a Huge FanThe Stolen Kids of Sarah Lawrence and the Most Gullible Man in CambridgeEverybody loves a good cult story, and today's episode takes a look at two both published in New York Magazine along with returning guests Matt Wilstein and Adi Gordan.
First up is "The Stolen Kids of Sarah Lawrence," by Ezra Marcus and James D. Walsh (https://www.thecut.com/2019/04/larry-ray-sarah-lawrence-students.html). It's the story of a group of college students who fall under the increasingly-bizarre influence of one of their fathers, and who end up forming a small cult based around his teachings.
Next up is Kera Bolonik's "The Most Gullible Man in Cambridge," about...2019-09-0300 minNot a Huge FanA Guide to Upsetting Your Podcast GuestsIsaac and Charles welcome back The Last Laugh's Matt Wilstein (@mattwilstein) and comedian Adi Gordan (@adigordan). Previous guest Bridget Phetasy mentioned some issues with things that were said and done during a prior appearance and the show presents them for discussion. Was something offensive said, or was it taken the wrong way?
ALSO: Code-switching, how to deal with sober guests, how Matt deals with awkward guest questions, and whether it is necessary to treat female guests differently than male guests.
Matt Wilstein's podcast The Last Laugh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-laugh-a-daily-beast-podcast/id14564740412019-08-2700 minNot a Huge FanPete Buttigieg is the DevilJournalist and podcaster Matt Wilstein (@MattWilstein) joins the show along with comedian Adi Gordan (@adigordan), neither of whom are ever introduced by the extremely unprofessional hosts of the show. This week: an out of left field comment by Unpopular Opinion host Adam Tod Brown raises the question about whether voting for Trump automatically makes one "alt-right."
Also discussed: Charles's abandoned Abandoned Podcast Podcast, whether white Christian people are underrepresented in American society, why white right-leaning journalists are rare, the reality of left-wing vs. right-wing violence, PLUS: hot endorsements and predictions for the Democratic primary race.
...2019-08-2000 minNot a Huge FanDave Rubin, Glenn Beck, Ben Shapiro: Who Smells the Best?Not a Huge Fan always asks the hard questions and we don't shy away from this one posed to our returning guest Bridget Phetasy: between Dave Rubin, Glenn Beck, and Ben Shapiro, who smells the best? The answer may surprise you (probably not)! Bridget's experience on all these right-leaning shows led to her an interesting conclusion about what they're not talking about that their audience needs.
Also discussed: the weird stuff right wing shows sell, the goth kids of the IDW, and the ways white guys got soft!2019-08-1300 minNot a Huge FanHow To Blow Up On TwitterReturning guest Bridget Phetasy is many things: a comedian, a writer, and a political commentator! But what she's best known for is her Twitter, and today she provides woefully Twitter-inept Isaac and Charles with some tips on how she leveraged her tweeting skills into a fulltime gig.
Also discussed: Isaac was touched by a gay man, Charles is bad at improv, and how not saying the words you want to say makes you want to say them more!
Bridget's Twitter: @BridgetPhetasy2019-08-0600 minNot a Huge FanVidCon, Comic-Con, and The Human Centipede of MarketingIsaac recently attended both VidCon and Comic-Con and provides a report. VidCon was weird, Comic-Con was sad, neither said good things about American culture in 2019. The big question: what is the future of entertainment for tweens obsessed with YouTube stars?
Also discussed: the futility of waiting in lines, our future of endless comic book characters, and why we've decided our art must create nostalgia instead of surprise.2019-07-3000 minNot a Huge FanYou Can Joke About Anything Except XXXTentacionIsaac and Charles welcome to the show Bridget Phetasy (@BridgetPhetasy): comedian, podcaster, writer, and Twitter gadfly. XXXTentacion is dead but he's getting comedians cancelled! We talk about Dina Hashem's joke and why there isn't always intellectual honesty in the standup community. Did Dina deserve the backlash because of her background? Does comedy have a future? Or will it just get crushed by the perpetually offended?
Also discussed: the hilariously sad New York Times article about podcasting, who exactly is The Slump God, and why applause is so bizarre.
Complex.com article about Dina Hashem and...2019-07-2300 minNot a Huge FanJared Kushner is an Evil Twink and Other WisdomAnother round of the hottest takes imaginable! Abortion! The death penalty! Whether Jared Kushner is attractive! And more!2019-07-1600 minNot a Huge FanA Podcast About Our Live PodcastWe did it live! Isaac and Charles put on a live version of the show as part of a larger event called The Podcast Party. Its quality is reviewed, along with that of the other live podcasts. The audience was offended! Actual listeners showed up! And more!
Also discussed: listener email, how to date while sober, and who was mean to Isaac in the green room.
Our Podcast Party episode (skip to 17:19 if you just want to hear us): https://soundcloud.com/podcastpartypodcast/ep-10-the-bechdel-cast-ethnically-ambiguous-not-a-huge-fan-ram-on
Podcast Party YouTube channel (our episode isn't up y...2019-07-0900 minNot a Huge FanSteven Crowder Is For FigsA look at the Carlos Maza vs. Steven Crowder contretemps from a few weeks ago. Steven Crowder regularly made fun of Carlos Maza using hateful language, Maza complained to YouTube and asked for Crowder's content to be removed; YouTube declined to remove his videos but did demonetize them with the proviso that links to the sales of a t-shirt had to be removed.
Who was more wrong: Maza, Crowder, or YouTube? Should YouTube have the right to kick people off its platform? Is YouTube even a platform at this point? Is Steven Crowder more unfunny than Carlos...2019-07-0200 minNot a Huge FanIncels Are Getting Plastic SurgeryThis week we're looking at the recent New York Magazine article "How Many Bones Would You Break to Get Laid?" by Alice Hines, with special returning guest Peter Megler. Incels are going to a Midwestern doctor for cosmetic surgery: new jawlines, neck implants, and giant testicles. Are men on incel forums actually physically unattractive or suffering from deeper internal issues?
PLUS: Who has it hardest getting laid? What did incels do before the advent of the Internet? AND some very helpful advice from decidedly non-incelish Isaac Simpson, Charles Disney, and Peter Megler.
New York Magazine...2019-06-1800 minNot a Huge Fan#MeToo Relationship RashomonSome episodes are timeless! Some do not age well! We will let you decide which is which as the show takes a look at the recent dustups triggered by 90s memories Chris Kattan and Moby telling tales about their relationships... or maybe not! Peter Megler joins the show to discuss why two people can have such different impressions of what happened between them!
Also discussed: Isaac's hatred of babies, Charles's desire to slap babies, and why hot teachers have sex with their teenaged students.2019-06-1100 minNot a Huge FanThe 9 Worst Woke Advertising SpotsA special look at some of the worst kinds of "woke" advertising along with guest Peter Megler. We look at all the classics, including the infamous Kendall Jenner Pepsi ad, Gillette's take on masculinity, and Burger King's exploration of issues completely removed from its core business. Why are corporations now chiming in on progressive issues?2019-06-0400 minNot a Huge Fan150 Hot Takes in 30 MinutesA listener requested a lightning round of hot takes on a variety of topics and we oblige along with Heather Marulli. Topics include: Pete Buttigieg, Confederate statutes, trans suicide rates, climate change, plummeting sperm counts and more!
Note: opinions expressed do not reflect the actual opinions of anyone on this podcast.2019-05-2800 minNot a Huge FanJoe Russo's DTLA Restaurant DisasterBri Hunter from the Faster, Better, and In Heels podcast joins the show again for a discussion on Avengers co-director Joe Russo's collapsing downtown Los Angeles restaurant Simone, stemming from a recent article in LA Magazine. Isaac thinks this is another in a series of stories on female failures, while Charles believes it's just another bit of ongoing hubristic mismanagement.
Also discussed: disturbing breakfast cereal advertising, why people stan so hard, and Isaac's Kanye West dreams.
LA Magazine story about Simone: https://www.lamag.com/digestblog/simone-jessica-largey-departure/
Our appearance on FBIH: https://fasterbetterandinheels.co...2019-05-2100 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: When Listeners SupportExtremely successful comedian Heather Marulli joins the show to celebrate the anniversary of her attack at the hands of crazed listener Dave of Kentucky. Charles reads feedback from a variety of other listeners including Rob in Texas, ShadyLady, and many others. Isaac is annoyed that we are wasting time on this and Heather has brought along a crystal.
Also discussed: were Isaac's friends Heather's true enemies all along? How does everyone feel about Phish? Who wants to hear a raceplay episode?2019-05-1400 minNot a Huge FanWomen Stealing From MenLauren Madden and Bri Hunter from the Faster, Better, and In Heels podcast join Isaac and Charles for a discussion on California's SB-826, which requires large, publicly-traded companies headquartered in California to increase the number of women on their executive boards over the next few years. Is such a law helpful or merely demanding a destructive quota?
Also discussed: Hinge messages, why male porn actors are paid so little, and the drawbacks to gender-skewed workplaces.
FBIH Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faster-better-and-in-heels/id14579350912019-05-0700 minNot a Huge FanSpielberg Hates Netflix Because He Is Old and MadIt's a show about old Hollywood vs. new Hollywood with actual Hollywood person Toby Louie to provide some informed insight. Steven Spielberg recently launched what was perceived as an attack on Netflix. Is it because he's in bed with Apple or simply wants to preserve the theatrical experience? Does theatrical releasing have a future? Does Netflix?
Also: where did all the mid-budget films for grownups go, is there a truly great Netflix TV show or movie, and the terribleness of Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom.2019-04-3000 minNot a Huge FanPretending to Care About SuicideListener favorite Heather Marulli is back to explore why we're so societally weird about suicide and death. The episode begins with everyone's favorite bit: reading horrendously self-aggrandizing social media posts shared in the wake of tragedy. Then: why are people so unhappy? Is mental illness internally real or a reaction to a broken world?
PLUS: "Elephant mourning," spiritual impoverishment in the US, how to ACTUALLY help someone who might be suicidal, and the benefits of transcendental meditation. Yes, this episode sounds like something created by people into crystals. Only 1/3 people talking is into crystals!2019-04-2300 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: The Wedding of the CenturyIsaac Simpson is a married man! Listen along with Charles and guest Toby Louie for the hottest details of the celebrity wedding of the year!2019-04-1800 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: Cucks Love Jordan Peele's UsSPOILERS AHEAD! Isaac and Charles review Jordan Peele's Us along with guests Toby Louie and Heather Marulli! Does this episode rapidly go off the rails? Do you need to ask?2019-04-1600 minNot a Huge FanBabbling Billionaire Boomer Roger McNamee Talks Over Sam HarrisNAHF Mascot Sam Harris's podcast Making Sense recently had on Roger McNamee, a key adviser in the early days of Facebook, who has since heavily criticized tech giants like Facebook and Google for their business practices. Along with guest Toby Louie, Isaac and Charles examine McNamee's appearance, with Isaac reacting strongly to McNamee's "toxic boomerality."
Also discussed: the annoyance of storytelling within conversations, as well as Isaac and Charles both telling their own horrifying stories about storytelling.
Sam Harris/Roger McNamee episode: https://samharris.org/podcasts/152-trouble-facebook/2019-04-0900 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: The Art of Angry EmailsSomeone has been sending angry missives again, and we take a few minutes to talk about it! Also: a soundboard challenge for our listeners.2019-04-0400 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: True Detective Season 3 Is BadA minisode covering a host of movie and TV-related topics: the Swedish film Border, Black Panther's questionable quality, True Detective Season 3 is boring but The Americans is great, the end of HBO's prestige period, and Isaac's feverish consumption of Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America. 2019-04-0200 minNot a Huge FanFyre, Smollett, Theranos: Why Do We Keep Falling For Frauds?It wouldn't be Not a Huge Fan if there wasn't an episode about something that was prominent in the cultural zeitgeist months ago: it's time to talk about the Fyre Festival documentaries, and specifically this: what led to the disaster? Isaac and Charles have the same answer: a discomfort with skeptics!
Also discussed, Momo, Caroline Calloway, Theranos, Jussie Smollett, and all the hottest topics from February!2019-03-2600 minNot a Huge FanSocial Media AlcoholismA bridge-burning interaction with a former mentor leads to this week's topic: social media alcoholism. Are Extremely Online people so addicted to fighting and feuding on social media that they lash out even worse when their opponent tries to back off? Is humanity simply turning into phone-obsessed bugs prompted only by signals? Does Isaac look constipated in his headshot or does everyone actually love it?
PLUS: More listener email, Howard Schultz is annoying, and how The Daily Show is responsible for modern day "you got owned!" culture.
Charles's controversial Apple bit: https://www.youtube.com/w...2019-03-1900 minNot a Huge FanIs Amy Klobuchar Evil Or Just Bad?Senator Amy Klobuchar is the chief topic of this week's Klobu-chat! The good Senator from Minnesota was the subject of a recent NYT profile (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/us/politics/amy-klobuchar-staff.html) which listed a number of horror stories about Klobuchar's management style. Charles and Isaac examine the comb salad story, what makes an evil boss vs. a merely bad one, and whether women managers have an easier time being bad than men.
Also discussed: Andrew Yang, the crime of insurmountable student debt, and whether we will ever have a weirdly-named President.2019-03-1200 minNot a Huge FanWhy Are You Listening To This?An email from a "fan" prompts a discussion about the purpose of the show. PLUS: even more gay talk, the value of Alex Jones, and our very first negative iTunes review!2019-03-0500 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: The Show is Too GayA final statement on the question of whether the show is too gay. Featuring guest commentary by Adam Tod Brown (Unpops.com) 2019-02-2200 minNot a Huge FanObligatory MAGA Teen TakesFriend of the show Mike Nieman joins Isaac and Charles for the state-mandated discussion of the MAGA Teen/Native American drummer confrontation. Nobody understands why everybody cared so much about this encounter. Are we doomed to years of everything getting Rashomoned to death?
Also discussed: whether Charles is an impossibly difficult person, Isaac's infamous Robin Williams post, and the importance of keeping a list of enemies.2019-01-2900 minNot a Huge FanPearl Jam Wrote a Song About BugsMattio Martinez returns to talk with Charles and Isaac about the "imperial phase:" the segment of certain artists's careers when they are at their critical, commercial, and cultural peak. More interestingly, the show focuses on the post-imperial phase, where the artist feels most free to create but almost always ends up making something weird.
Examples cited: Garth Brooks' alter ego Chris Gaines, the films of Steven Spielberg from AI onwards, and whether Kanye has exited his imperial phase.
Also discussed: Mattio's drag experience and his distaste for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Articles:
Wikipedia...2019-01-2200 minNot a Huge FanLouis CK Shot the Parkland KidsThe holiday hiatus is over and the show is back! Hot news updates: Isaac is reading Harry Potter for some reason and Charles was almost bumped off a comedy show in London. Comedian Mattio Martinez makes his return to the podcast after two years away!
This week's topic: the recent argument over Louis CK's alleged new, mean-spirited comedic tone. Is this actually new or is it just that the lens on him has shifted since his predilections were revealed? Was CK's public persona legitimate or just a faked creation to advance his comedy career?
Also...2019-01-1500 minNot a Huge FanA Very Fresh Movie EpisodeIn a Not a Huge Fan first, it's a movie episode about films that actually came out this year! Isaac loves the press-bashing of The Frontrunner and hates the quipping of Halloween; Charles dismisses the flag controversy surrounding First Man and is annoyed by the uneven qualities of A Star Is Born.
Also discussed: the "build a cult" business model of modern gyms, the destruction of Hollywood via quipping, and finding a term for mountain climber groupies!
Please note: this is our last episode of 2018! New episodes to return in January 2019. In the meantime, please...2018-11-2700 minNot a Huge FanWhen Listeners Attack: Forum EditionIt's listener feedback time! Isaac and Charles read through message board posts from ShadyLady, Heather and more! Controversial guest Cameron Johnson has stirred up lots of reactions and his two recent appearances on the show are closely examined. Post your own thoughts at http://nahf.boards.net or email us at notahugefanpodcast@gmail.com
Also discussed: does Charles behave differently around female guests? Is the media actually the people's enemy? And why did so many 90s bands have a disastrous album after a megahit?2018-11-2000 minNot a Huge FanCucks Love BetoThe 2018 midterms are over and it's time to debrief! Charles boasts that his California ballot proposition recommendations mostly passed. Isaac thinks the election was boring and that fewer people should be allowed to vote. Isaac and Charles both hate Ted Cruz, are annoyed by the hype around Beto O'Rourke, and like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Also: Isaac provides a shocking hot take on the presidential contenders for 2020 and more!2018-11-1300 minNot a Huge FanYou're Probably Being Racist on GrindrControversial guest Cameron Johnson (@CameronJAwesome) is back! This week the topic is racial discrimination on dating apps, and how some platforms like Grindr are attempting to combat it.
How much of who you're attracted to is innate and how much is cultural programming? Why do people post discriminatory statements in their dating profiles?
Also discussed: gay mouth kissing, Cameron's collection of awful messages from men, and why straight men love looking at Grindr.
Grindr's Kindr story: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/after-sexual-racism-accusations-gay-day-app-grindr-gets-kindr-n912196
Cameron's documentary: https://mic.com/articles/113174/here-s-what-never-to-say-when-dating-a-gay-black-man#.fgII6oP...2018-10-3000 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: Voter Identity PoliticsGuest Sam Bivins describes his time canvassing for Democratic Congressional candidate Katie Hill, while Charles promotes Congressional candidate and Green Party member Kenneth Mejia to Isaac and Sam.
Then: a brief look at identity politics w/r/t voter ID laws. Are these laws racist? Is citing dogwhistling just attempted mind reading? Isaac thinks voter ID laws are good! Charles and Sam think they are bad! It gets heated.2018-10-2500 minNot a Huge Fan2018 California Ballot Proposition Voter Guide90 minutes of the craziest, edgiest conversation you can imagine: discussing the 11 ballot propositions on the 2018 California ballot. It doesn't get any wilder than this!
Sam Bivins joins Isaac and Charles on a rollicking adventure through the world of direct democracy. From the crazed bond-issuing housing perversions of Prop 1 to the decadent egg-cesses of Prop 12 (get it?), we've got the ultimate Not a Huge Fan guide to voting in California. And if you don't live in the state and all this is meaningless to you, there's a special treat for you (not really).2018-10-2400 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: Whisper FryA tasty podcast morsel in preparation for our California ballot proposition megasode later this week! Joining the show is repeat guest Sam Bivins.
In this minisode we read listener email about the Kavanaugh episode, plug our new retro listener discussion forum at http://nahf.boards.net, and Isaac issues a correction demanded by his father!2018-10-2300 minNot a Huge FanBan All CarsDamien Newton from Streetsblog LA (https://la.streetsblog.org/) lends his transit expertise to this week's show, along with comedian Adam Yenser.
The conversation goes in depth on LA transit issues like electric scooters, "road diets" and whether they hurt local businesses, Vision Zero, and numerous other transit nerd topics.
Plus: a very special talk radio interview, the definition of a "bollard," and someone on the show was late! Can you guess who?
Isaac's full interview with Mark Thompson: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/conway-on-demand-20635767/episode/conwayshow-101-he-was-29930696/ (starts at 33:01)
Adam Ye...2018-10-1600 minNot a Huge FanKavanaugh!Brett Kavanaugh has been confirmed and sworn in as the newest Supreme Court Justice, so now it's time for a debrief with guests Cameron Johnson and Adam Yenser.
Adam is pro-Kavanaugh. Cameron is anti-Kavanaugh. Isaac is not pro-Kavanaugh but IS pro-Kavanaugh-confirmation! Charles is pro-weird Kavanaugh-related stories.
Questions asked: do Kavanaugh's accusers have any reason to lie? What would serve as proof that Kavanaugh did not commit assault? Should you face consequences for something you did forty years ago? What is the future of the Supreme Court?
Also discussed: who has been in a...2018-10-0900 minNot a Huge FanThe Future is Nonmonogamous"Ethically nonmonogamous" Mitcz Marzoni (https://revmitcz.com/) is this episode's special guest, along with obsessively monogamous fan favorite Heather Marulli. The topic: open relationships and how they function.
Mitcz describes his dating life while Heather has PTSD flashbacks. Isaac wonders if the cycle of endlessly pursuing something new is even more of a prison than a monogamous relationship. Charles thinks people are less monogamous than they claim.
Also discussed: Satanism, whether men or women are more attached to experiences, and Heather's love of dirty talk.2018-10-0200 minNot a Huge FanAn Affirming Journey of Self Discovery and Positive ThinkingIsaac shares the deeply personal story of his walk from San Diego to Long Beach, a journey whereupon he confronted the dark truths of his existence and faced some of his most inmost fears.
Joining the show is self-help guru Evan Williams, and he and Charles lend an ear to Isaac's tale in wonder and awe. Listen in to get inspired!
The episode where Isaac's prophecy was delivered: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/psychic-powers-dont-exist/id1049308545?i=1000375225497&mt=2&app=podcast&at=1000lubR
The Burning Man episode: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/burning-man-is-douchey/id...2018-09-2500 minNot a Huge FanThe Bad Blood of Theranos's Elizabeth HolmesOn this week's episode, a mystery guest turns up to talk Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos, and the John Carreyrou book about it all: Bad Blood. Holmes's peculiarities are examined: her Steve Jobs emulation, her fake deep voice, and whether or not she believed in her own BS. Isaac wonders if she got as far as she did because of feminism, while Charles thinks it's standard tech industry goo-goo.
Also discussed: terrible 9/11 social media posts, why companies behaving like cults is a good indication they are selling fraudulent products, and the likelihood of a Not a Huge Fan YouTube...2018-09-1800 minNot a Huge FanEveryone Should Do DrugsFrank Traynor is back! This week we're talking DRUGS, a subject on which Isaac and Frank are both self-styled experts. Everyone shares their best and worst drug stories, which include Charles's edible paranoia and Isaac accidentally doing meth in Mexico. Frank tells the story of doing drugs on a camping trip with panty-removing daddy Dan D'Aprile.
Isaac thinks drug use should be a special occasion, Frank thinks everyone should do more drugs, and Charles describes the time his mom thought he was smoking pot because he had a computer game that smelled weird.
Also discussed...2018-09-1100 minNot a Huge FanThe Homeless EpisodeAsk and ye shall receive! Time to talk homelessness with someone who knows something about it: Brad Robinson is the Director of Corporate Relations and Innovation for the Skid Row Housing Trust (skidrow.org), a nonprofit organization in Los Angeles that builds housing for the homeless population.
This is a long and in-depth conversation about homelessness, its causes, and the various ways the problem can be addressed. Brad describes the mission and methods of the Trust, provides theories about why some homeless people engage in antisocial behavior, and why homelessness and its solutions are not liberal or...2018-09-0400 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: Horrible BossesAn episode all about working! The show will suffer when Isaac and Charles gain their podcast riches because they won't be able to share their awful office experiences. Isaac laments the power held by bosses and pines for the office culture of Bridgewater Associates and Principles author Ray Dalio. Charles advocates for buck-passing in interdepartmental corporate warfare. Some have complained the show is sometimes too negative! They are also addressed.2018-08-3000 minNot a Huge FanWe Shouldn't Be Hurting People!Brad Robinson of the Skid Row Housing Trust is this week's guest in preparation for his appearance on next week's "very intense" homelessness episode. This week the show looks at the ongoing Asia Argento story (and was recorded before any super-recent developments) and Isaac ties it in to his pet theory about Anthony Bourdain.
Then a quick examination of the bicyclists who were killed in Tajikistan and why certain parties where so quick to turn it into a narrative about their pet issues. Also: how is Tajikistan pronounced? The identity of the person who knows will surprise y...2018-08-2800 minNot a Huge FanDestroy HollywoodIsaac and Charles read a listener-suggested Hollywood Reporter article titled "8 Reasons Hollywood is Stressed Out Right Now" and discuss some of the listed reasons, which include content bubbles, Harvey Weinstein, and the death of comedy feature films.
Also discussed: Hannah Gadsby's Nanette, Sarah Jeong, whether Steve Bannon smells bad, and Isaac's conspiracy theory about Anthony Bourdain.
Article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/8-reasons-hollywood-is-stressed-right-now-11278692018-08-2100 minNot a Huge FanThe Unpopular Opinions of Isaac Simpson and the Implications of Charles DisneyMedia superstar Isaac Simpson went on two other podcasts and we have the clips to prove it!
First up: comedian Josh Denny has Isaac on and tells tall tales about Charles! Charles responds.
Then: Isaac goes on Unpopular Opinion to talk Russiagate and locks horns with the rest of the show, especially cohost Brett Rader whose behavior and argument style is closely examined.
Also: reader email, was The Last Jedi leftist propaganda, and the joys of staying up late.
The Implications of Josh Denny: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/joshdenny/2018/07/17/15--let-the-gays-eat-cake-wisaac-simpson
2018-08-1400 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: Obama PornTime for a brief look at former Illinois State Representative Nick Sauer, who was caught doing some very weird catfishing using an ex-girlfriend's naked photos! Frank Traynor is back to help ask: what was Sauer's specific kink? Will sex scandals actually BE scandals in the future? When will we see a Presidential penis pic? (Hopefully soon!)
More: Frank wants to see an Obama porn while Isaac is disgusted by Michelle Obama. For some reason soccer is also discussed.
Article quoted: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/possibly-craziest-story-ever-new-innovations-in-pol-revenge-porn2018-08-0900 minNot a Huge FanWeWork Meat BanFrank Traynor joins the show for a look at the new "no meat meal" policy at WeWork. Is this employer overreach or is it the kind of corporate activism you can get behind? Isaac is in support, Charles has reservations, and Frank thinks it's all just a publicity stunt.
Also discussed: annoying tech industry jargon, the irresistible temptation of Facebook trolling, and the very first instance of someone besides Isaac getting the "one of our attorneys" button!
TechCrunch article: https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/16/wework-takes-meat-off-the-menu-as-part-of-environmental-policy-drive/2018-08-0700 minNot a Huge FanThe Top 10 Best and Worst Episodes of Not a Huge FanIt is time! Not a Huge Fan has just passed the 100 episode mark and Isaac and Charles celebrate by compiling a list of the top 10 best and worst episodes of the show.
What are your top 10 best and worst? Email us at notahugefanpodcast@gmail.com.2018-07-3100 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: We Hated Your WeddingIf one's wedding is supposed to demonstrate one's unique personal qualities, why are they all so much the same? This is the issue explored on today's episode of "2 Grumpy Men Complain About Things."
Isaac has just returned from yet another wedding and is exhausted by the standard wedding script it seemed to follow. Isaac pledges to have a different kind of wedding.
Charles shares a horrifying story about the worst wedding he ever attended, and provides his own theories about why matrimonial ceremonies are so regularly awful.
TL;DL - don't get married! E...2018-07-2600 minNot a Huge FanWhen Listeners Attack: Mailbag EditionThe podcast has received lots of feedback lately and it is read! Listeners express mixed feelings on Josh Denny, criticize Isaac's movie opinions, and even attack other listeners! Isaac and Charles recap the Josh Denny megasodes and where they individually went wrong.
Isaac describes the annoying circumstances afflicting "Under the Silver Lake," the followup to "It Follows" that is receiving some social justice criticism which has resulted in its release date being pushed back.
Also in this episode: Isaac makes two shocking revelations and everyone is annoyed by Ben Shapiro's voice and product-shilling.2018-07-2400 minNot a Huge FanNYC Still SucksA followup to last year's episode "NYC Sucks," which was about how New York City had seemingly lost some of its magic. Now there's a long piece in Harper's by Kevin Baker discussing how the city is being gutted by the ultra-wealthy (https://harpers.org/archive/2018/07/the-death-of-new-york-city-gentrification/). Baker's piece describes skyrocketing residential and commercial rents, the destruction of public spaces, and the ensconcement of the mega-rich in their own private castles.
Isaac and Charles compare NYC's circumstances to that of San Francisco and Los Angeles, and Isaac suggests a mayoral campaign based on an explicitly anti-homeless message.2018-07-1700 minNot a Huge FanPlane Bae? More Like Plane Gay!An examination of Plane Bae is first on the list of this episode detailing popular Internet grievances. Charles thinks the woman documenting Plane Bae is in the wrong but Isaac surprisingly finds it harmless! Once again Isaac posits that women are hypergamous by nature and will always desire high status men.
Then it's time for a look at Adam Bloom, a Winston-Salem man who called the police on a black woman at a swimming pool. Should he have lost his job?
Also discussed: Sarah Huckabee Sanders's Dinner Adventure, whether the gay identity is a choice...2018-07-1000 minNot a Huge FanA Very Stale Movie EpisodeIn keeping with our policy of supplying you with only the hottest takes on the most current topics, NAHF brings you an episode about films that came out last year. Yes, it's July of 2018 but that won't stop us from talking about movies from 2017. Discussed: Ladybird! Isaac dislikes, Charles likes. The Disaster Artist! Isaac hasn't seen but dislikes, Charles has seen and dislikes. Call Me By Your Name! Isaac has seen 75% and is grossed out, Charles has seen 100% and loves!
Also discussed: the hot docs from Dances With Films, why production people are so annoying, and which ep...2018-07-0300 minNot a Huge FanAwful Podcast MerchAn episode dedicated to what really matters: looking at the awful merchandise ("merch") peddled by people who should know better, like Sam Harris, Dave Rubin, Sword and Scale, and more! Isaac and Charles run through some of the standards, like overly-pricey mugs, T-shirts with cringey stuff on them, and a general sense of disrespect for the fans who would be tempted to purchase these items.
Also discussed: listener feedback from the incel episodes, the four stages of culture, and ankle-showing pants.2018-06-2600 minNot a Huge FanMegasode: Oh Hi Denny - Part 3The thrilling conclusion to NAHF's extended conversation with Twitter's BFF Josh Denny. Isaac, Charles, Josh, and Adi get to talking about the tweet that got Josh in so much hot water: what does it mean? What do people THINK it means? Does intent matter? Does using certain words definitively make you racist?
Isaac and Charles criticize the wording of the tweet, and Josh chastises Charles for going after another comedian's jokes. Adi stresses the importance of context on Twitter, a concept with which Josh disagrees.
Also discussed: the Bow Wow Challenge and Adi's Aziz Ansari...2018-06-2100 minNot a Huge FanMegasode: Oh Hi Denny - Part 2Continuing directly from Part 1, Josh and Isaac question why it's a problem to ask someone where they're from, which Adi and Charles attempt to answer. Josh suggests the media's focus on race is part of the reason it comes up so much. Isaac is accused of "getting wound up" by Charles, and later has an oppression-off with Adi.
Also discussed: does everyone have racist thoughts? Is it always better to be white in America? Has Dave of Kentucky's view of Adi improved?
Stay tuned for Part 3...2018-06-2000 minNot a Huge FanMegasode: Oh Hi Denny - Part 1Controversial comedian Josh Denny was displeased with "A Very Denny Episode" and so joins the show with comedian Adi Gordan. What transpired was an often-heated exchange that lasted 3 hours and has been broken into multiple parts for your listening pleasure.
On this episode: Josh describes why he was unhappy with NAHF's episode about his situation while Isaac and Charles explain their reasoning. Twitter's terms and conditions are discussed, as well as the method by which they make you remove tweets. Isaac wants to establish a definition of racism. Josh and Adi both describe ways the entertainment business fo...2018-06-1900 minNot a Huge FanSchool Shootings Are the Blockbuster Movies of MurderFormer educator Stephen Brock makes his first guest appearance on the show to lend his expertise to the topic of school shootings and their origins. Stephen thinks it's a symptom of a larger issue with boys and masculinity. Related issues: Why aren't inner city schools plagued with mass shootings? Why has the Virginia Tech shooter been ignored? Would a national draft provide a sense of purpose and help eradicate these occurrences?
Also: whether serial killers are the indie films of murder, why Stephen thinks the Obama administration were "the Brunch Years", and Isaac mocks Charles for referencing n...2018-06-1400 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: InceliciousA quick discussion about some of the elements of the incel phenomenon with Sam Bivins and Matthew Robinson once again joining Isaac and Charles. Topics discussed: the grossness of rating people on a scale, why there are no gay incels, and how the prism of ideology disrtorts the discussion.
The Misandry Bubble: http://www.singularity2050.com/2010/01/the-misandry-bubble.html2018-06-1200 minNot a Huge FanThe Intellectual Snark WebIt's time to explore the Intellectual Dark Web with guests Sam Bivins and Matthew Robinson! Together everyone examines the Bari Weiss article about the IDW (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/08/opinion/intellectual-dark-web.html) and the Nellie Bowles article about Jordan Peterson (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/18/style/jordan-peterson-12-rules-for-life.html). Much fun is had mocking the terrible photography and overall pretentiousness of both articles. Debated: Is Sam Harris actually on the right? What is wrong with being right wing? And what is actually on the real intellectual dark web?
Also discussed: Matthew Robinson's standup characters and hatred from the...2018-06-0500 minNot a Huge FanA Very Denny EpisodeMatthew Robinson joins the show for this week's episode! Isaac tells the tale of his threatening phone call, Dave of Kentucky has emailed again with more opinions of the show's guests, and Player FM screws Not a Huge Fan out of hundreds of listeners!
Then Isaac, Charles, and Matthew discuss a situation involving friend of the show Josh Denny, who said something that got himself in the midst of a Twitter dogpile over some ill-advised tweets and the resultant uproar.2018-05-2900 minNot a Huge FanJury Duty Should Always Be MandatoryIt's the final episode of the resiDANce as soon-to-be-gone comedian Dan D'Aprile joins Charles and Isaac one last time for a hard look at a hot button topic: jury duty. Charles tells a story about his experience on a jury panel in an LA criminal court and warns what happens when everyone treats jury duty like a nuisance instead of an obligation.
Also discussed: time limited relationships, Charles lying about having a wife in order to avoid purchasing furniture, and the nepotism of the entertainment business.
Check out Dan on Twitter (@DanDaprile) and Instagram (@DannyDaprile)!2018-05-2200 minNot a Huge FanDo Read the CommentsIsaac, Charles, and Dan D'Aprile just got back from lunch and annoyed a waitress who wanted them to order more aggressive drinks. Charles reads listener feedback from the controversial When Listeners Attack episode about Heather Marulli and it is not on the side of Dave of Kentucky! Isaac shares a harrowing experience receiving angry missives from one of his Vandal Press writers and the value of online comments is debated.
Also discussed: why liberal cities have so many homeless people, a fantastic Twitter account for everyone to follow, and Dan's Irish accent. This is the next to...2018-05-1500 minNot a Huge FanYou Want a Daddy to Take Your Panties OffTime to read and cringe over a variety of the terrible personal essays that online portals love to publish! The resiDANce continues with Dan D'Aprile joining Isaac and Charles to examine the merits of articles like "I am tired of being a Jewish man's rebellion," "Christina Hendricks: A Letter to Men," and "When Your 7 Year Old Son Announces 'I'm Gay!'"
Also covered: why Isaac was reading Milo Yiannopoulos in a Long Beach lesbian coffee shop, Dan D'Aprile's future character Don Draprile, and the titillation of the word "panties."
Pieces mentioned:
https://www.w...2018-05-0800 minNot a Huge FanSam Harris vs Ezra Klein: Racist Nazi Battles Alinskyite CuckIt's yet another podcast about a podcast. Only this is a podcast that some people care about! Noted ASMR voice-having neuroscientist Sam Harris went head to head with Bush-era Tyepad blogger Ezra Klein in a 2 hour episode (https://samharris.org/podcasts/123-identity-honesty/) stemming from a yearlong feud over ANOTHER podcast Harris had with Bell Curve author Charles Murray.
Charles and Isaac dissect the contretemps with comedian Dan D'Aprile, who continues his multi-episode resiDANce on the show. Isaac thinks Ezra is the problem, Charles thinks neither one comes off well, and everyone laments the ways we no longer...2018-05-0100 minNot a Huge FanCalifornia Should Secede!Comedian Dan D'Aprile joins the show for a multi-episode resiDANce before he heads back to the East Coast. Isaac recently spoke at a panel on Vexit (Venice Exit) and he and Dan find themselves in rare agreement over the superiority of a more localized government system while Charles delights in the ongoing feuding taking place within the alt-right.
Also: Isaac describes his fruit spread, Dan provides Philadelphia cheesesteak recommendations, and Charles defines "barking."2018-04-2400 minNot a Huge FanWhen Listeners Attack: Heather Marulli EditionListener Dave of Kentucky calls in because he has been heavily criticizing recurring guest Heather Marulli. Dave thinks Heather is a narcissist who doesn't add anything to the show. He also dislikes her standup. Isaac says other listeners complain about Heather and is confused by her persona. Charles is a big fan of Heather, thinks she brings a lot to the podcast, and wonders if the critiques of her have more to do with her being a woman. Also discussed: Sam Harris using the term "merch," what makes a show going off the rails good or not, and verbal...2018-04-1700 minNot a Huge FanSince When Does the Left Hate Tariffs?David Rosenberg returns to the podcast! Isaac wonders if the Florida bridge collapse was part of a Deep State operation to focus the country's attention on infrastructure. Charles and Rosie are not sold on such conspiracy theories. The topic of Trump's tariffs comes up, and Isaac wonders why members of the left are suddenly anti-tariff when in the past they would have been all for it. Rosie thinks there are more complicated reasons for being anti-tariff in this day and age. Also discussed: moms lusting after Rosie, Charles's college-aged flirtation with conservatism, and Rosie's presidential picks for 2020!2018-04-1000 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: New French Extremity and the Horror Movie RenaissanceA quick discussion about the recent artistic resurgence of horror films and an earlier movement referred to as the "New French Extremity," which included movies such as High Tension and Martyrs.2018-04-0500 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: How Do Gay Men Know They're Dating? An InvestigationIsaac is curious about how gay men know they're on a date and not hanging out and whether there is confusion. Gracie and Charles attempt to explain why this is a non-issue.2018-04-0400 minNot a Huge FanMinisode: We Are the Most Influential Podcast in the United StatesAlong with Gracie Dixon, Isaac and Charles discover their show is possibly the most important podcast in pop culture, as their topics are continually raided by writers! This stealing includes the episode on Southland Tales and the episode about the Steve Jobs biography. Isaac makes a prediction for this year's best film. Also discussed: why do compliments make us uncomfortable, and why produce content for people to consume if we don't want to talk to them about their consumption of it?2018-04-0300 minNot a Huge FanJewish Sling BladeAn all over the place episode as comedian David Rosenberg returns for his first appearance since the episode listened to by thousands of Nazis! Isaac and Charles are annoyed with Rosie for being late because he was sleeping and having to leave early because of an equally infuriating reason. Isaac thinks the Mormon and Jewish communities are actually quite similar, and Charles shares his lust for Mormon missionaries. We learn about David's sexual encounter for the year in Las Vegas, and its merits as a city are explored. Isaac is curious about why groupies have sex with comedians. Also...2018-03-2700 minNot a Huge FanWe Hate the Movies You LoveAn episode devoted entirely to crapping on your most beloved films! Isaac and Charles are joined by oft-mentioned and long-suffering Gracie Dixon to talk about movies that everyone loves but that they do not. These include The Shape of Water, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Fight Club, Dazed and Confused, Coen Brothers comedies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Ladybird, Black Panther, Wes Anderson films, and Quentin Tarantino's post-90s output. Also discussed: whether Guillermo del Toro is actually a good filmmaker, the joy of Gene Hackman, and the difference between twee and whimsy.2018-03-2100 minNot a Huge FanReal Men Move InWelcome to the reformat of Not a Huge Fan into a show about relationships! We'll be focusing exclusvely on the methods you can use for a more nurturing and loving partnership. We begin with a visit from love expert (and fan favorite) Heather Marulli, who brings her wealth of knowledge on the art of romance to our alpha hosts Isaac Simpson and Charles Disney. Isaac inquires if women do indeed be shopping, but refuses to identify his birthday. Everyone's astrological signs are examined and Charles shares his thoughts on the delicate art of text message timestamp interpretation. We learn t...2018-03-1300 min