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Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 42: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (feat. Emy LaCroix Halle)Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff WRAP up their season on Movies Dre Should've Seen by Now with the 1989 Christmas Comedy classic National Lampoon's Christmas Vacvation. And because we theme these episodes to the corresponding holiday, we've added special guest (and Christmas aficionado) Emy LaCroix Halle (Hobby Hopping with Emy)There's a lot to unpack about this hilarous (yet rooted in controversy) Holiday staple, so let's get 25,000 lights up on the house...
2025-12-181h 46
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends 107: T.J. ChambersT.J. Chambers, my latest Cool Friend, is one of my favorite people on the planet. One of those friends you can go without seeing for a bit and then immediately just pick right back up where you left off. Well, that's how this episode starts, and it keeps flowing from there. T.J. and I last spoke on a podcast in 2019, and since then he's had a show on SyFy, hosted many panels at cons, and become a writer/producer for the Mythical team, doing a ton of work with Rhett and Link over on the regular network...
2025-12-091h 15
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 41: Warrior (2011) Feat. Dan AlvarezJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff continue their season on Movies Dre Should've Seen by Now with the 2011 action classic Warrior. And because we theme these episodes to the corresponding holiday, we've added special guest Dan Alvarez to fight with his brother about a movie where brothers fight.There's a lot to unpack about this movie that is far better than it has any right being, so let's listen to Moby Dick...
2025-11-202h 09
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! 40: Aliens (1986)Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff begin their season on Movies Dre Should've Seen by Now with the 1986 sci-fi action classic Aliens. Yes, you read that right: Dre hasn't seen Aliens!There's a lot to unpack about the sequel that created a franchise, so let's get our certified powerloader license, get on the express elevator to hell, and take off and nuke the site from orbit, as we tackle one of the...
2025-10-262h 03
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends 102: Abe EppersonFolks, I’m so very excited to just get a minute to sit and talk with my Cool Friend Abe Epperson. You might know Abe from his former work at Cracked and his current work on the Small Beans network! He went to school for movies! That’s crazy, because I went to school, and I also like movies! We talk about movies. We talk about a lot of other stuff, too. Like how Abe may or may not have disliked me in the beginning (which, let’s be fair, I can relate to). As we address pretty early on, th...
2025-09-231h 21
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! 39: Tim Drake/Robin feat. T.J. ShevlinJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff are joined by Upper Deck's resident DC Teen Hero expert (he even hosted an SDCC panel about them) T.J. Shevlin to celebrate Dre's birthday with a special stand-alone episode on his favorite character, Tim Drake (Robin III if you're nasty)!There's a lot to unpack about the Bat Family's middle child, so let's all have an impressively long solo comic, finally get some pants on...
2025-09-182h 01
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends 100.7Folks, time to, once again, revisit some Cool Friends in ways you may or may not have heard them before. Continuing the Jeff Has Cool Anniversaries theme throughout the next X number of episodes of the pod, I'm continuing the team-ups of Cool Friends that may or may not know each other. But I'll be damned if I let that get in the way.This episode features:Segment 1: Tara Nicole Whitaker [ep. 32] and Afua Richardson [ep. 41]Segment 2: Chris Uminga [ep. 1] Joseph Dragunas [ep. 16]Segment 3: Aaron LaPlante [ep. 18] and Rocom [ep. 78]
2025-08-262h 18
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 38: Logan's Run (feat. Logan Trent)Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they are joined by WNBYay!'s Logan Trent as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff finish their season on SPEED with the 70's sci-fi classic Logan's Run! (GET IT???)There's a lot to unpack about this last bastion of vintage science fiction, so let's fly around in a giant bug zapper, order up some post-murder lovin', and watch an old man do an open-mic plagiarised bit about cats, as we take a l...
2025-08-212h 02
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends 100.5 Anniversary Spectacular!Folks, time to, once again, revisit some Cool Friends in ways you may or may not have heard them before. Continuing the Jeff Has Cool Anniversaries theme throughout the next X number of episodes of the pod, I'm continuing the team-ups of Cool Friends that may or may not know each other. But I'll be damned if I let that get in the way.This episode features:Segment 1: Jon Jabs [ep 73] and Ken Napzok [ep. 77]Segment 2: Jordan Morris [ep. 2] and Joey Clift [ep. 66]Segment 3: Jennifer Muro [ep. 23] and Tom Krajewski [ep. 76]
2025-08-122h 14
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends 100.5 Anniversary Spectacular!Folks, time to, once again, revisit some Cool Friends in ways you may or may not have heard them before. Continuing the Jeff Has Cool Anniversaries theme throughout the next X number of episodes of the pod, I'm continuing the team-ups of Cool Friends that may or may not know each other. But I'll be damned if I let that get in the way.This episode features:Segment 1: Taffeta Darling [ep 84] and Alex Schmidt [ep. 86]Segment 2: David Bell [ep. 67] and Dre Alvarez [NERD! Co-host]Segment 3: Kyle Ayers [ep. 61] and Bailey Norton...
2025-07-222h 29
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 37: Speedy GonzalesJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff continue their season on SPEED with the legendary Looney Tunes character Speedy Gonzales!There's a lot to unpack about this controversial animated stereotype, so let's get uniquely heroic, run straight through a cat's entire body, and have a surprisingly iconic catchphrase, as we take a look at the animated mouse that began as a stereotype and ended up a hero.And, of course, don't f...
2025-07-172h 02
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: 100.4 Anniversary Spectacular!Folks, time to, once again, revisit some Cool Friends in ways you may or may not have heard them before. Continuing the Jeff Has Cool Anniversaries theme throughout however number of episodes of the pod I see fit, I'm continuing the team-ups of Cool Friends that may or may not know each other. But I'll be damned if I let that get in the way.I’m particularly proud of the booking of these segments, and am so eternally grateful that everyone on this episode just vibed. Seriously, this is really fun.This episode features:Mu...
2025-07-012h 10
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 36: Sonic SpinballJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff begin their season on SPEED with the 1993 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive classic SONIC SPINBALL.There's a lot to unpack about this controversial video game spin-off, so let's get aggressively dark and creepy, make sure we arrive by Christmas, and leave Japan the hell out of this, as we take a look at the first ever Sonic spin-off that had a lot of players scratching their heads a...
2025-06-191h 38
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: 100.3Folks, time to, once again, revisit some Cool Friends in ways you may or may not have heard them before. Continuing the Jeff Has Cool Anniversaries theme throughout the next X number of episodes of the pod, I'm continuing the team-ups of Cool Friends that may or may not know each other. But I'll be damned if I let that get in the way.We've got some nice thick segments, as I felt like a longer episode might be nice after our short hiatus.This episode features:Segment 1: Dave Igo [eps 42, 88] and Super Mystery Editor...
2025-06-172h 24
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 35: An Airing of GrievancesJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they USUALLY geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff are joined by the incomparable Daniel Alvarez (who is not only a listener and producer, but he's actually Dre's BROTHER. Like in Warrior.) as they take a minute to address some of the issues he has taken up with your hosts about certain hot takes they've had over several shows.There's a lot to unpack about our little podcast that could, so let's enhance a...
2025-05-152h 08
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: 100 Part 2Folks, time to, once again, revisit some Cool Friends in ways you may or may not have heard them before. Continuing the Jeff Has Cool Anniversaries theme throughout the next X number of episodes of the pod, I'm continuing the team-ups of Cool Friends that may or may not know each other. But I'll be damned if I let that get in the way.My original plan was for more segments in this episode, but these two had such a smooth flow that I didn't pay much attention to the time, and we just made music, baby.
2025-05-131h 16
Elevate Your Life with J.E. HarrisonElevate Your Authentic Voice with Jeff May, Jr.Join us on this episode of the Elevate Your Life podcast as we sit down with Jeff May, Jr., a nationally recognized motivational speaker, philanthropist, and community activist. Jeff shares his journey from mentoring court-involved youth to leading one of the largest African American museums in the U.S. Discover the powerful principles of transformational mentorship, the importance of leaning into difficult moments, and how to find and embrace your unique voice. Offering practical advice for those seeking wise mentorship, Jeff’s insights are sure to inspire lasting impact. Don't miss this engaging and enlightening conversation!00:00 Introduction an...
2025-05-1336 min
Poduty and the News. The Weekly Live Podcast About Podcast News, Trends & Live PodcastingMay 12, 2025 Podcast Events, Wine Stories, Spotify Plays, and NPR’s Student Challenge UnpackedAbout the Show:"Poduty and the News," hosted by Jeff Revilla, is your go-to roundup of the latest buzz in the world of live podcasting. Every episode, Jeff brings listeners a fresh blend of stories, updates, and events highlighting how podcasts are shaping communities, promoting creativity, and changing how we connect with stories and each other. If you’re passionate about podcasting—whether you’re a creator, a fan, or just curious—this show keeps you in the know with a lively dose of news, commentary, and inspiring examples from the field.Support our Theater on Patreon
2025-05-1207 min
Poduty and the News. The Weekly Live Podcast About Podcast News, Trends & Live PodcastingMay 5 Podcast News: Vermont Stories, Bold Career Moves, Kelly Ripa Live, and Casino CrimeSupport our Theater on Patreonhttps://patreon.com/podutyWe’re back with your Poduty and the News insider update, recapping all the action from our May 5, 2025 episode. Recorded live (from Jeff’s home studio this time thanks to those wild Western Pennsylvania storms!), this one’s packed with stories about the future of podcasting, incredible live events, and some awesome local happenings you won’t want to miss.Want to livestream and record podcasts like we do? Check out these links and build your empire!Transistor FMhttps://transistor.fm/?via=poduty
2025-05-0610 min
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: 100th-ish Episode Spectacular, Part 1Folks, time to revisit some Cool Friends in ways you may or may not have heard them before. Throughout the next X number of episodes of the pod, I'll be posting shows featuring team-ups of Cool Friends that may or may not know each other, but they know me, and that's what counts! Let's put 'em in a jar, shake it up and see how it goes!This episode features:Segment 1: Tom Reimann [ep. 57] and Logan Trent [ep. 28]Segment 2: Timmy Heague [ep. 63] and Scott Koblish [ep. 25]Segment 3: Cory Privitera (Science Patrols) [ep. 11...
2025-04-291h 40
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 34: Youngblood (1992, Image Comics) with Special Guest Mike SlaterJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff are joined by the incredible Mike Slater (who is not only a great musician, but he actually recorded a theme song for THIS SPECIFIC EPISODE) as they finish their season on "Comic Origins" with Rob Liefeld's Youngblood.There's a lot to unpack about this significant comic series that may have kickstarted a market crash, so let's NOT string up our bow, copy a bunch...
2025-04-171h 53
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends 99.5: Jeff May!OK, so the 100th NUMBERED episode is coming, but it's...it's a project. You'll see. I've been a little stressed trying to see how I can make this work and stay on schedule, and wouldn't you know it but just a few days ago, I saw that it's the 4th anniversary of this show starting on here! Well, what a perfect opportunity to announce a few incredible future projects, some starting as early as THIS VERY MONTH! Crazy, right??? So I tossed a solo pod up, a little different than the ones I do at year's end...
2025-04-1540 min
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 33: DC vs Marvel (1996) with Special Guest Michael Vincent BramleyJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff are joined by the incredible Michael Vincent Bramley as they continue their season on "Comic Origins" with DC AND Marvel Comics' legendary 1996 crossover, DC vs Marvel. There's a lot to unpack about this desperate attempt to turn a profit in a dying market, so let's hit harder than Daredevil, make Thor fight a literal child, and have some horny teens try and do karate at each other for...
2025-03-201h 45
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 32: Impulse (DC Comics)Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff begin their season on "Comic Origins" with DC Comics' Impulse premiere storyline from 1995. There's a lot to unpack about this speedy sidekick, so let's age rapidly and uncontrollably, move to Alabama (no thanks), and grow up in Visual Reality as we dive into this 90's snapshot of superhero goodness. And Don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro2 or @heytherejeffro) on the socials, and have a nerdy...
2025-02-271h 42
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 30: Anna and the ApocalypseJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff finish their season on Supernatural Holiday Stuff with the acclaimed, yet under-performing zombie Christmas musical Anna and the Apocalypse! There's a lot to unpack about this weirdly delightful mashup of genres, so let's Break Away, be Soliders at War, and begin Turning My Life Around as we dive deep into this genre-bending would-be holiday classic! And Don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials...
2024-12-191h 31
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 17: Iron Man 3 (Previous Patreon-Exclusive)
Happy Holidays from mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The previously-unavailable-on-the-free-feed 17th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff finding the perfect storm of their oldseason on Cinematic Child Neglect and the holidays with Iron Man 3, the controversial beginning to the MCU's Phase 2 by buddy cop/Christmas aficianado Shane Black. There's a lot to unpack about this festive CGI fest, so let's give our home adress to a terrorist, shoot a surprisingly large amount of people, and add a twist...
2024-12-052h 03
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 28: WWE Survivor Series 1990 (feat. David Bell)
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff continue their season on Supernatural Holiday Stuff with the WWE's 1990 Survivor Series, featuring the Thanksgiving debut of the legendary Undertaker. But they're not alone, as they joined by the incredible David Bell (Gamefully Unemployed, Some More News) who not only is hilarious and wonderful, but plays a fun game with your hosts, so buckle up! There's a lot to unpack about this unhinged and inconsistent jumble...
2024-11-212h 01
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 27: Monster Cereals (General Mills)Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff begin their season on Supernatural Holiday Stuff with General Mills' Monster Cereals. There's a lot to unpack about these culturally significant boxes of corn candy, so let's go Count some Chocula, balance some breakfasts, and only work for 2 months a year, as we dive into these sugary boxes of supernatural greatness . And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials, and have a nerdy...
2024-10-241h 26
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends 89: Tom Reimann, Folie A Deux
I’m so incredibly excited to sit down and talk with my latest Cool Friend, the returning Tom Reimann! Tom and I are super buds and co-hosts on the incredible Tom and Jeff Watch Batman podcast, but he’s been gone for a few episodes because HE AND HIS WIFE HAD A BABY! Well my beautiful babies (get it?), he’s back, and he’s got a brand new show coming your way in the incredible and insane Badical, an oral history of the most intense 90’s fighting game that never existed! He also hosts a ton of other s...
2024-10-181h 29
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends 89: Tom Reimann, Folie A DeuxI’m so incredibly excited to sit down and talk with my latest Cool Friend, the returning Tom Reimann! Tom and I are super buds and co-hosts on the incredible Tom and Jeff Watch Batman podcast, but he’s been gone for a few episodes because HE AND HIS WIFE HAD A BABY! Well my beautiful babies (get it?), he’s back, and he’s got a brand new show coming your way in the incredible and insane Badical, an oral history of the most intense 90’s fighting game that never existed! He also hosts a ton of other shows and...
2024-10-151h 26
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 26: Surf Ninjas with Nic Cowan (Adam from Surf Ninjas!)Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff are joined by the star of our episode's subject, the incredible Nic Cowan, as they wrap up their season on Unfortunate Martial Arts Properties with thecult classic 1993 film Surf Ninjas. There's a lot to unpack about this unhinged family film, so let's go Moto Surfing, murder a surprisingly large amount of people, and use a Sega Game Gear to control the fate of the universe, as Nic answers...
2024-09-192h 06
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 25: WMAC MastersJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff are joined by the amazing Logan Trent as they continue their season on Unfortunate Martial Arts Properties with the insane WMAC Masters syndicated television show. There's a lot to unpack about this weird American Gladiators Rip-Off, so let's embark on our quest for the Dragon Star, kick a bunch of ninjas into a pit, and try to find out who exactly the WMAC traitor is, as we dive...
2024-08-151h 56
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 24: Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff begin their season on Unfortunate Martial Arts Properties with the infamous Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi for the Sony Playstation. There's a lot to unpack about this totally missed slam dunk of a game, so let's move like we're having a stroke, get an unfathomably easy ringout, and ask "Wait, what was that Tusken Raider's name?" as we dive into this incredibly unfortunate martial arts pr...
2024-07-181h 28
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends 82: James Wojtal Jr.My Cool Friend, James Wojtal Jr. is one fascinating dude, and I'm so excited to introduce you to him! It's hard to find a better way to describe what he does besides "he does stuff with puppets," but that feels unbelievably incomplete. James is legitimately amazing, and might have my favorite origin story of any guest I've had on the show up to this point!
You may have seen his work on Sesame Street, SNL, Last Week Tonight, Broadway's Avenue Q, and like, so much more! Seriously, this is such a fantastic episode, so please enjoy, go...
2024-07-091h 12
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 23: Masters of the Universe 200X with David Igo
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff finish their season on Toy Reboots with special guest David Igo (Sideshow and Tweeterhead's Masters of the Universe lines, Monstors, Kaiju Doom) as they dive into the universally beloved Masters of the Universe 200X line, including how the 200X designs have influenced the modern MOTU collectible world. There's a lot to unpack about this for-the-new-millenium toy series, so let's have have some nice anime hair, don...
2024-06-202h 04
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 22: Star Wars Power of the Force 2 with Ken Napzok
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff continue their season on Toy Reboots with special guest Ken Napzok (Author, "Why We Love Star Wars, Host, ForceCenter) as they dive into the SECOND Star Wars Power of the Force line, rebooting Kenner's 10-year dormant Star Wars line! There's a lot to unpack about this aggressively 90's toy series, so let's have Luke hit the gym, mangle Leia's face for some reason, and make sure...
2024-05-162h 01
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends 78: Rocom
Holy hell, my latest Cool Friend, Rocom is like, the absolute coolest and best. You might know him from his amazing art and ridiculously popular indie toy line Mighty Maniax, which may have a VERY specific connection to a recent Cool Friend! Also, independent of that. his current kickstarter features a pin by one of my other Cool Friends! I'm serious when I say that Rocom and I are like, Forrest Gumping our way through each other's lives in the coolest ways possible. This is such a rad and fun episode, and it legitimately could've been 4 hours...
2024-05-071h 13
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 21: GI Joe, A Real American Hero (feat. Adam Tod Brown)Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff begin their season on Toy Reboots with special guest Adam Tod Brown as they dive into GI Joe, A Real American Hero, the line rebooting Hasbro's 12" action figure (definitely not a doll) lasting from 1982-1994! There's a lot to unpack about this seminal 80's toy line, so let's fight for freedom wherever there's trouble, never give up, and stay 'til the fight's won as we dive deep into...
2024-04-181h 43
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 20: Double Dragon (1994)
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff finish their season on Unfortunate Video Game Adaptations with the most unfortunate mainstream video game adaptation of all-time: 1994's Double Dragon! There's a lot to unpack about this absoulte violation of a film, so let's bleach our flaptops, engage in some questionable martial arts, and reunite our cheap plastic medallion as we dive deep into Double Dragon with our final unfortunate video game movie! And don't forget to...
2024-03-211h 56
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNerd Episode 19: Doom (2005)
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff are joined by John and Tom Reimann of the Screamplay podcast as they continue their season on Unfortunate Video Game Adaptations with 2005's Doom! There's a lot to unpack about this absoulte whiff of a film, so let's inject some space chromosomes, chainsaw a mutant dog-man's robo-spine, and look down a microscope instead of a sniper scope, as we dive deep into Doom, creeping deeper into 2024 with another...
2024-02-151h 34
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Street Fighter the Movie (1994)Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. Dre and Jeff enter their season on Unfortunate Video Game Adaptations with Street Fighter the Movie, the second direct adaptation of a video game ever! There's a lot to unpack about this campy blockbuster, so let's become undercover reporters, make a monster with some little videos, and keek that sunoffabeetch Bison's-asssss so hardt that thuh next Bison wannabee is going to fill it, as we dive deep into Street Fighter the Movie, easing...
2024-01-181h 40
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! He Man and She Ra Christmas SpecialJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep This formerly Pateron-exclusive (and missing "Episode 5") episode of NERD! had Dre and Jeff continuing their season of TV Specials with He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special. There's a lot to unpack about this weird-ass classic, so let's go face off with the Beast-Monster, kidnap some alien children, and remind people the we are NOT NICE with this formerly PATREON EXCLUSIVE Holiday delight!
And, if you want to hear our CURRENT exclusive Holiday...
2023-12-241h 28
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 17: Dutch (1991)
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 17th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff EXTENDING their season on Cinematic Child Neglect with Dutch, the rare John Hughes misfire about a nightmare Thankgiving roadtrip starring Ed O'Neill and Ethan Embry. There's a lot to unpack about this hidden holiday classic, so let's buy some racy playing cards, drink some tasty looking water, and wiggle and grunt, as we dive deep into Dutch, juxtaposing our holiday themes because [a few...
2023-12-211h 29
Stuff I Never Knew Trivia Game Show PodcastJeff -vs- Glen -vs- Deadair Dennis - Episode 148 - Live Trivia Game ShowIs MJF a pro wrestler or a political figure? Does Drew Carey taste as good as he smells?Which of the three standup comedians will win the battle for trivia supremacy and mic time?I've got 3 great guests joining me tonightJeff DwoskinComedian & Podcast Hosthttps://jeffisfunny.com/Jeff is also a founder of the most robust platform for Creators and Influencers selling on Instagram, ever. Stampede Socialhttps://www.stampede.social/Glen TickleStand-Up Comedianhttps://www.glentickle.com/https://w...
2023-12-2029 min
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends 69: TJ Shevlin of Upper Deck
OK, so my Cool Friend TJ Shevlin may be the Product Development Coordinator for Upper Deck's Marvel Comics line of trading cards, and that's pretty amazing. But boy does that merely scratch the surface of all the cool, amazing stuff he's done. TJ is one of only SIX Eisner Awards judges (the Oscars of comics, given away at SDCC) and he's had his hands in almost every nerdy cookie jar you can imagine. This is a really geeky one in the best way, and we could've legit recorded for another 2 hours. Look, just listen up because you're gonna love...
2023-12-191h 11
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 16: Home Alone 2, Lost in New YorkJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 16th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff finishing their season on Cinematic Child Neglect with Home Alone 2, Lost in New York, the redundant yet popular sequel (remake?) to the smash hit 1990 film that swept the nation. There's a lot to unpack about this certified rotten holiday blockbuster, so let's order our very own cheese Peet-ZA, fake a hotel shooting (wait, what???), and engage in WAY more attempted murder than we expected...
2023-11-162h 06
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 15: Adventures in Babysitting
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 15th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff continue their season on Cinematic Child Neglect (fun!) with Adventures in Babysitting, the mid-80's classic about Elizabeth Shue and maybe some other stuff, but mostly Elizabeth Shue. Yikes. There's a lot to unpack about this stacked piece of vintage nostalgia, so let's run away to the bus station, chop-shoplift a Playboy, and not [fool] with the Lords of Hell, as we dive deep...
2023-11-161h 47
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Episode 13: Searching for Bobby Fischer
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 134th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff beginning their season on Cinematic Child Neglect (fun!) with Searching for Bobby Fischer, the mid-90's, mid-budget film about the furious life of...a competitive chess prodigy, sprinkled with facts about one of the world's most famous living anti-semites. Yikes. There's a lot to unpack about this weirdly star-studded look analysis of childhood pressure, so let's slap those alarm clock looking thingies, maybe finally...
2023-09-211h 42
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNERD! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 13th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff join up with Dre's brother Dan Alvarez finish their exploration into the world of insane sequels to popular films with The Secret of the Ooze, the too fast, utterly toothless follow up to 1990's smash hit, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. There's a lot to unpack about this oft-romanticized letdown of a movie, so let's order some fake pizza, put our weapons away, and eat...
2023-08-172h 20
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNerd! An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 12th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff join up with comedian/podcaster/author Kym Kral (Kral Space, Ugh Fine!, Confessions of a Recovering Party Girl) continue their exploration into the world of insane sequels to popular films with Fievel Goes West, the 4-years too late, officially retconned sequel to the Don Bluth classic smash hit An American Tail. There's a lot to unpack about this complete left-turn of...
2023-07-202h 05
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 58: Jeff Haidaczuk of Rucking FottenIt's a big ol' Jeff Party as I'm joined by super cool friend Jeff Haidaczuk of Rucking Fotten. Sure, you might not know Jeff by name, but chances are he's been involved with something nerdy that you think rules. Come on and listen to us talk about goofing around at Cons, his work with the amazing clothing brand Rucking Fotten (seriously, go check em out if you haven't already) and so much more!Then go follow Jeff and RF on the socials (@xvivahatex, @ruckingfotten) and have a Rucking Fadical day!
2023-07-111h 05
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends 57: Tom Reimann
Tom Reimann is not just one of my Cool Friends; he's one of my bestest friends and also my cohost on Tom and Jeff Watch Batman. CROSSOVER! Join us as we talk about some of our favorite TAJWB bits of the past 5 years (Holy smokes, we've been doing that show for 5 years???), the trials and tribulations of internet employment, the blast he's having at his current gig at Ranker (including Weird History AND Weird History Food) and SO much more!
Then subscribe to Gamefully Unemployed's Patreon, follow Tom and GU on the socials (@startthemachine and...
2023-06-271h 15
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNerd! Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 11th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff begin their exploration into the world of insane sequels to popular films with the long-awaited, often maligned sequel to Joe Dante's smash hit Gremlins. There's a lot to unpack about this meta-foray into self-satire, so let's avoid bright lights, keep dry, and avoid eating after midnight as we dive deep into Gremlins 2: The New Batch!
And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers...
2023-06-222h 00
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 55: Emily Winter
My Cool Friend, the amazing Emily Winter, does so much cool stuff! She wrote a cool book (One Day Smarter), runs several amazing live comedy shows (Staff Picks, One Liner Madness), play comedian softball with me, and writes for Nickelodeon (That Girl Lay Lay). Oh hey, that means she's a member of the WGA. GUESS WHAT WE'RE GONNA TALK ABOUT!!! A lot, actually. Not just the strike. But we TOTALLY talk about the strike. Emily's been on NPR, the Today Show, and now she got that brass ring by appearing on her own episode of Jeff Has Cool Friends!
2023-05-231h 16
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNerd! Pokemon Trading Card Game
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The tenth episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff joined by the amazing Elise Golgowski as they continue their foray into the world of collectible card games with the Pokemon Trading Card Game. There's a lot to unpack about the dominant phenomenon of the card gaming world, so let's abandon our families, hit the local gym, and catch 'em all as we dive deep into the Pokemon Trading Card Game!And don't forget...
2023-05-181h 41
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNerd! Magic: The GatheringJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The ninth episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff joined by the incredible Brian Foster as they continue their foray into the world of collectible card games with the Magic: The Gathering. There's a lot to unpack about the granddaddy of the card gaming world, so let's tap some lands, summon a podcast enchantment, and break out our Power Nine as we dive deep into Magic: the Gathering!
And don't forget...
2023-04-201h 45
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 52: Daniel Archambeault-May
My next Cool Friend is actually my longest running Cool Friend. There aren't many people on the planet that I can say I've known for 40 years, but my friend and foster brother Dann passes the litmus test. We've been through so much together, and I figured it would be really cool to start the new "season" of Jeff Has Cool Friends with my oldest Cool Friend. It doesn't hurt that he's essentially been curating, compiling, and uplaoding thousands of hours of classic wrestling footage for Ultimate Classic Wrestling, a channel available on Roku and Amazon Fire, as well as...
2023-04-111h 24
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNerd! Star Wars Customizable Card GameJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive, all nerd. The eighth episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff begin their foray into the world of collectible card games with the Star Wars CCG (Jeff's personal favorite and primary hobby from 1996-2002). There's a lot to unpack about this confusingly canceled juggernaut of the card gaming world, so let's activate force, deploy headphones, and intitiate listening as we dive deep into the Star Wars Customizable Card Game!
And don't...
2023-03-161h 59
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNerd! The Tick (Comic)Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep The seventh episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff take a moment to do a one-shot study of Ben Edlund's original The Tick comic book. There's a lot to unpack about this indie comics darling, so let's get some sidekicks, satirize some classic comic tropes, and go sane in a crazy world as we dive right into The Tick comics! SPOON!
2023-02-162h 02
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNerd! Ewoks: The Battle for EndorJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep The sixth episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff continue their season of TV Specials with Ewoks: The Battle for Endor. There's a lot to unpack about this Star Wars "classic", so let's ride some Blurrgs, build some terrifying animatronic costumes, and hang glide-battle a clay dragon as we dive right into Ewoks: The Battle for Endor!
And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials and have...
2023-01-191h 47
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNerd! He-Man and She-Ra A Christmas Special: The Voice-Cut PreviewWhile it may be a Pateron-Exclusive episode, the latest (bonus) episode of Nerd! shows hosts Dre Alvarez and Jeff May dealing with the repurcussions of having to watch He-Man and She-Ra A Christmas Special. Here are some highlights of Jeff's take on a handful of characters that showed up to ruin Christmas.
If you like this and want to hear the whole episode (you do), head on over to Patreon.com/jeffmay and come check out all the cool exclusive content you can get for the low low price of like, I don't know, $5? How's $5 sound? That's...
2022-12-2309 min
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNerd! A Muppet Family ChristmasJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep The fourth episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff starting their new season of TV Specials with A Muppet Family Christmas, the Henson Crossover that seems like a holiday fever dream. There's a lot to learn and unpack about this cult classic, from the roots of its creation to its ability to thrive in spite of it never receiving an original home video release. So hang up the holly, polish up your gifting pebble...
2022-12-151h 54
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 43: Andrew Klokow of Let's Park ItMy latest (and newest?) Cool Friend Andrew Klokow has made quite a name for himself across social media as @LetsParkIt, one of the world's most prominent theme park accounts! You've most likely seen a few of his videos cross your path over the past few years. But there's so much more to him than videos of waterslides and rollercoasters. Tune in to hear more about Jeff and Andrew's similar pasts, how they connected in the first place, Andrew's connection to a random previous episode of JHCF, and a surprisingly deep and fun conversation about, you guessed it: candles.
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2022-11-221h 26
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNerd! Mega Man 2Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep The third episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff completing their cycle of NES classics with Mega Man 2. There's a lot to learn and unpack about this masterpiece(?), from its rocky creation to its lasting cultural impact, so get equipped with Listen Ears and get ready to have mega fun!
2022-11-171h 31Stuff I Never Knew Trivia Game Show PodcastDave -vs- Sara -vs- Jeff - Episode 127 - Trivia ShowIs there an Apple Store at Twin Pines Mall? How do you make a daiquiri? Who wrote the book "Animal Farm?" Host Jeff Revilla welcomes three guests to play three rounds of high stakes trivia.Our Questions on Tonight's Show ROUND 1: Apples! ROUND 2: Liquor/Condiment/Cat, Sports NAME 5 ROUND 3: Power Drill, Can of Change, and Happy Bell BuzzersSara Bradford The SJ Childs Show https://sjchilds.org/Dave Ebert Gifts for Glory https://gifts4glory.wixsite.com/gifts4gloryJeff...
2022-11-1528 min
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNerd! [Mike Tyson's] Punch-Out!!Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive, all nerd.
On our second episode, Dre and Jeff dive deep on the NES classic Punch-Out!! There's so much to discover about this legendary game, so come hang with us for a bit and revisit a classic piece of gaming history as we launch our new show!
2022-10-201h 41
Jeff Has Cool FriendsNerd! Zelda 2 The Adventure of LinkJoin mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive, all nerd.
On this inaugural episode, Dre and Jeff dive deep on the oft maligned sequel to the NES classic The Legend of Zelda. There's so much to discover about this legendary game, so come hang with us for a bit and revisit a classic piece of gaming history as we launch our new show!
2022-09-151h 25
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 36: Alice HamiltonMy Cool Friend Alice Hamilton is a brilliant and fearless comedian whose Cex Kriminal (available on Youtube) is one of my favorite things of the year. You may have noticed that I don't often have standups on the show (for podcasts like that, please see every other podcast), but I made a special exception with Alice as her hilarious special went after many of the most powerful sexual predators in the comedy world at a time when a lot of people are afraid of losing their careers. God damn I respect the hell out of her. Alice is a...
2022-08-161h 03Stuff I Never Knew Trivia Game Show PodcastLinda -vs- Jeff - vs- Sue Trivia Game - Episode 118 on the Armstrong Neighborhood ChannelI've got 3 great guests joining me live at the Mt Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department Street Fair. We are recording live from the heart of the festival for the Armstrong Neighborhood Channel!My categories tonight are: ROUND 1 - Does this tree have nuts? ROUND 2 - 90s Movies, I want to go to Hawaii, That happened in June? ROUND 3 - Final Buzzer Extreme Choas!My Guests are: Jeff Landy Mount Pleasant Borough Manager Co-Host of the Jeff and Jerry Show https://youtu.be/uqNBGv9icHoLinda Mondock Mount...
2022-08-0823 min
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 30: Lanie LabensI'm so excited that my very Cool Friend Lanie Labens is joining me for this episode! Lanie is the Celebrity Talent Coordinator for ReedPOP (New York Comic Con, C2E2, Star Wars Celebration), the CEO of IDDS management, a published author, and a self-described Doll Girl, and she found time to talk with me, which is a huge honor. Not only do we talk about all of that, but we discuss our unorthodox friendship genesis in Albuquerque, awkward celebrity interactions, her adorable new kitten, and much more! Like, SO much more. Please enjoy and then follow Lanie at @lanielabens...
2022-05-241h 39
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 29: Ben AckerMy very Cool Friend writer/author/producer Ben Acker stops by to talk about a million things, not the least of which being his amazing new spooky book Stories to Keep You Alive Despite Vampires (preorder it today!), name doppelgangers, writing comics, nearly inventing the concept of the scripted podcast with Thrilling Adventure Hour, subsequently leaving said show, and so much more. This one is so incredibly dense and fun and I'm so excited to share it with you. Listen and follow Ben at @Bnacker on the socials and if you want to hear more, head on over to...
2022-05-101h 31
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 28: Logan TrentMy Cool Friend this episode is Cracked Senior Editor Logan Trent. Of course we talk about the elephant that's been in the room for the last 4 years, but more than that, Logan and I geek out about all the nerdy stuff we know and love, we even talk about sports (which you don't even like), our first con experiences, and, of course, so much more! If you love Logan (you do) go follow him on social media (@theLoganTrent) and if you want early access to uncensored episodes with bonus content, make sure to head over to my Patreon (slash j...
2022-04-261h 15
Big Ass Runner Trail Running PodcastAsk Jeff Anything & Timmy Time (Yacht Rock Edition)Jeff answers the toughest Big Ass Runner Herd questions about trail running and life. Find out who Jeff may be faster than and is there a 100 miler in his future. And in the second segment, Timmy Time is back with special guest Marcie Bazor to bring us the tunes like no one else. See how you score in this 7 song contest of Yacht Rock favorites. Plus Jeff talks about an apparel purchase you'll want to make. Episode 91 line-up:Intro: Brandon Pitzen @bmpitzan Pre Show: Wheeler Shorts...
2022-04-2548 min
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friend Episode 27: Michael McMillianMy very Cool Friend Michael McMillian is an incredibly talented actor (True Blood, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) and podcast host (Bigfoot Collector's Club, Slate Your Name) that you may have heard on the other show. Well he's back, baby! Buckle up because we talk about cryptids, creepy vampire fans, and so much nerdy crap that you wouldn't believe neither of us received a wedgie while recording this. If you like Michael (which, of course you do) make sure to check out his amazing pods and follow him on the socials @McMillzz
2022-04-121h 06Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 26: Charlie TalbertThis episode's Cool Friend is Charlie Talbert (Watchmen, The Big Short, Love and Death). Charlie was Angus in the movie Angus. So what happens when you're plucked from a Wendy's line out of obscurity and poverty to star in a big time Hollywood movie? Well, Charlie can answer that. This is legitimately one of my favorite episodes of all-time because, after about 8 years of friendship, I finally tell Charlie how important he was to me as a kid. We also talk about the myriad of upcoming and impressive projects Charlie has coming down the line, Charlie's removal of himself f...
2022-03-291h 07
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 25: Scott KoblishCool Friend and World-Record holding Comic Book Artist Scott Koblish (Deadpool, How To Draw: DC) is back to talk about comics and also literally everything else! This is the first episode of JHCF ever to be recorded in person, and we get into it in what can only be described as the most dense episode I've done to date. I watched Scott get married om Zoom, which is nice. Scott's new creator-owned book with Gerry Duggan and Brian Posehn "The Secret History of the War on Weed" comes out on 4/20 so don't forget to preorder it from your LCS...
2022-03-151h 40
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 24: Dave PerilloSuper stoked to be joined by my Cool Friend Dave Perillo! If you follow me on social media, you're already familiar with Dave's work, as he illustrated my Twitter and IG profile pictures! Dave is one of the most preeminent print artists working today. You may have seen his work with Disney, the Philadelphia Eagles, and countless galleries across the world. He's been one of my favorite people for over 15 years, and we dive deep into Dave's work for the Festival of the Arts, certain legalities about making licensed art, Dave's metal lunchbox collection, the serendipitously accidental gifting of...
2022-03-011h 12
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 23: Jennifer MuroOne of my all-time favorite people on the planet, this episode's Cool Friend is the amazing writer and power-nerd Jen Muro! Spoiler alert, she's one of the reasons this show even exists in the first place! When last we spoke (on a pod), Vox Machina was in development, and now it's here, and she wrote a whole bunch of it! She's co-created an incredibly popular young hero for DC Comics (Primer)! She's crossed Star Trek off of her nerdy writing hit-list as a writer for ST Prodigy! She is, without any hyperbole, one of the most successful and talented...
2022-02-151h 02
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 22: Timothy DoyleOh snap, it's Jeff's Cool Friend Timothy Doyle! Tim is one of the country's preeminent print artists and print makers, Tim has gone on one hell of a ride in his career. As a founding member of Mondo, his pedigree is unmatched. To show you how much I love this dude, just know that I recorded this episode next to several framed pieces of his art. Honestly, this could've easily been a 3 hour podcast, as we dive deep into a myriad of topics that cover such a wide spectrum that trying to summarize this pod would be a disservice...
2022-02-011h 12
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 21: Valerie TosiFolks, she's back. My first ever guest on the other show has returned and boy oh boy a lot has happened. This is an incredibly unique episode, as we dive into the past 3 years of events, from her snagging a spot on Conan and immediately having her career put on hold by a global pandemic, to her fighting back to record an album, plus a bunch of the toils and troubles we've both experienced along the way. We talk gift-giving envy, burritos, the X-Files, and so much more.
So give it a listen, follow her on social media...
2022-01-181h 15
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 20: Ken ReidI don't think I've ever met someone whose life has paralleled mine as much as my very good friend, Podcaster/Comedian/Host Ken Reid. He has a wonderful podcast called TV Guidance Counsellor that is so brilliant that I'd be jealous if I didn't love it so much. He's a prominent feature of the Boston comedy scene. He hosts panels at comic cons. Honestly, if we WEREN'T good friends it would be weird. This is a nearly impossible episode to summarize, so just sit back, listen and enjoy.
2022-01-041h 13
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 19: Caitlin CuttMy very Cool Friend Caitlin Cutt is a NAME in the True Crime world. Having been the cohost of such amazing shows like White Wine True Crime and Pretty Scary, she is also the producer of the Unsolved Mysteries Podcast. She also happens to be one of my first friends in comedy, and one of the funniest people I've ever met. In this episode, we talk all about her rise in the T.C. world, our history together and apart, including getting co-bumped at the Comedy Story by a woman appropriately named Crazy Cindy, shady bookers, and our origins...
2021-12-211h 12
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 18: Aaron LaPlanteMy latest Cool Friend is voice actor Aaron LaPlante (Primal, Resident Evil Village, Spider-Ham) and man, what a cool ride he's been on lately! Seemingly coming out of nowhere, Aaron has quickly become an incredibly sought after voice in animation and gaming. In this episode we take a deeper dive into how that ride's been, including being John Mulaney's arch nemesis, weird con stories, odd side-quests, changing characters on the fly, being offered the role of Primal's Spear without having to audition at all, and SO much more.
2021-12-071h 00
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 17: Tim Macuga of Have a Nice LifeTim Macuga, this episode's Cool Friend, and I have been friends since high school, making him the longest friendship I've had with a guest so far. Tim is, without a doubt, one of the smartest and most talented people I know. A high school history teacher and animal husbander, he also just happens to be half of one of the most popular shoegaze (I had to look it up because I, myself, am very uncool) bands on the planet, Have a Nice Life. You may have read about them in Vice, heard them on The Rookie, sampled by now-passed...
2021-11-231h 47
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 16: Joe DragunasI recently met Joe Dragunas (aka Joseph Michael) at Motor City Comic Con and am legitimately flabbergasted that we hadn't known each other up until then. Joe is a masterfully detailed artist who has been a mainstay at cons across the country for the past decade. He's an incredible creator with a dedicated fanbase of nearly 200,000 Instagram followers, and yet here I am meeting him for the first time in 2021. I'm honestly astounded at this, especially because we clicked ALMOST instantly (more on that in the episode). Normally I go through a few individual points of the pod, but...
2021-11-091h 47
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 15: Shelby YoungWhen last we spoke (on that other show), my very Cool Friend Shelby Young had already made quite a name for herself in the acting world. Since then, she has gone on to become one of the most recognizable voice actors on the planet, with a TikTok that boasts 2.4 million subscribers, several more Star Wars series (Visions, Bad Batch, Terrifying Tales) under her belt, and even an appearance on Good Morning America! And you bet your sweet rump we talk about all of that! We dive deep into the unknown factors of viral stardom, the absolute wonder of voicing...
2021-10-2653 min
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 14: Matt LiebAnother one of my frequently requested Cool Friends, comedian/actor/podcaster Matt Lieb (Good Mythical Morning, Frotcast, Pod Yourself a Gun, The Star Wars Show) is one of my favorite people on the planet. We talk about a lot of stuff in this one. Hard to summarize if I'm being honest, as we pinball our way through one of the most fun and engaging podcasts I've ever recorded. Matt is legitimately one of the funniest people I've ever met and I couldn't wait to be able to do an episode with him, and I hope you enjoy it. Please...
2021-10-121h 19
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 13: Reilly BrownArtist/Writer/Podcast host Reilly Brown (Batman/Fortnite, Deadpool, Amazing Spider-Man) is my very cool friend and I'm stoked to sit down and talk with him a little bit about a lot of things, like, I don't know, being the artist on the most surprising and fastest selling comic of 2021, being known as one of the "Deadpool guys", just what the hell he was doing at a He Man convention when he hasn't drawn any He Man comics, his podcast Hypothetical Island and so much more! Reilly is one of the most down to earth and likable dudes on...
2021-09-281h 07
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends Episode 12: Kym KralKym Kral is not only my cool friend, she's also the MOST REQUESTED guest since I started this show! Kym, a comedian, host, actor, model and author, and I have known each other for almost as long as I've been in Los Angeles. With that comes a deep, often complicated, always fun history. Kym has recently written and published her first book, Confessions of a Recovering Party Girl, and obviously we talk about that. Beyond that we dive deep into so many different subjects, including some fantastically awkward ones (yeah, why WON'T I host a podcast with her?) and...
2021-09-141h 44
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: episode 11, Science Patrol aka Cory PriviteraHoly smokes, my Cool Friend Cory Privitera is one of the leading names in the Sofubi world (I had to look it up too). You might now him as Science Patrol, you might not know him at all. You're going to want to, though. Joining me remotely from Tokyo, Cory has quickly become one of the most prolific creators of vinyl toys out there, consistently selling everything he makes out in record time. The story of how we met is incredibly serendipitous, rooted back to DesignerCon (remember cons?) and we've become fast friends. Listen to me grill him about...
2021-08-311h 34
Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: Episode 10, Khoi PhamMy Cool Friend today is the amazing Khoi Pham! Not just content with being a superstar artist in his own right, he's also an art mentor and all around good guy to know. We talk about everything from giving up his previous careers as a lawyer and venture capitalist for comic art, our long-rooted history in comic conventions, the amazing work he does for local comic shops, his rad new mentoring program, and so much more!
I'm honestly so excited to bring Khoi to you! We've been tight ever since we met at Wizard World Philly over a...
2021-08-171h 32Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: Episode 9, Adam Tod BrownOH MY GOSH my very cool friend this week is comedian/podcaster Adam Tod Brown (Unpopular Opinion, Conspiracy the Show, Pretty Scary, You Don't Even Like Sports)!!! Join us as we talk about everything from how to make money on the internet, their preferred Death Row meals, getting fired, bad pizza, good chicken, the sports that neither of them even like, and so much more! It's so fun to be able to do a more free-form style show with Adam and I absolutely LOVE this episode!
You can even hear Adam jinx the Phoenix Suns because he doesn't...
2021-08-031h 42Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: Episode 8, Sean McKeonDallas Cowboys Tight End Sean McKeon is one of my very cool friends. Our history is pretty wild: he was one of my students a decade ago! We have each gone in VASTLY different directions as he became an all-star in high school (Shepherd Hill, my alma mater) and college (Michigan) and was signed by the Cowboys. I talk into a microphone.
Join us as we catch up after 10 years and I ask a bunch of questions about what it's like playing for America's Team/having health insurance. I've honestly never been more excited about seeing how...
2021-07-201h 25Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: Episode 7, Morgana IgnisMorgana Ignis is my cool friend! She's an amazingly talented actor (voice, body, puppet, EVERYTHING!) who's been featured in so many projects, most notably IFC's Stan Against Evil, Netflix's The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell, Disney+'s Earth to Ned, and the smash hit YouTube cartoon Helluva Boss.
In this episode, we talk about all of these projects and discuss her life as a trans performer and mega nerd in the modern world. We talk nerdy shit, we shout out our local comic shop, we reminisce about pop culture. We just go for it, y'know? Make sure...
2021-07-061h 39Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: Episode 6, Danny PalumboComedian/Writer/ Danny Palumbo is Jeff May's very cool friend. A fixture in the standup scene, Danny created my favorite album that came out last year, "Good Morning Mister!" He's gotten a bunch of accolades and stuff too, but he also happens to be a multifaceted member of the culinary world as an expert cook (my dude literally feeds the LA comedy scene every Sunday), food writer, and podcaster. How cool is that???
Listen to Jeff talk about everything from comedy, unplugging from social media, and then Jeff asks the IMPORTANT questions about foods across the country.
2021-06-221h 29Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: Episode 5, Dana GouldI'm so stoked to hang out with my very cool friend, writer/actor/comedy legend DANA GOULD (as well as a cameo from the amazing Kat Aegesan) and talk about his bonkers new show "Hanging with Doctor Z", the litany of fandoms he's mired in, agressive Gex fandom, and so much more.
I'm really so lucky to have Dana back for a talk and we take a little extra time to play around at the end.
ENJOY!
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2021-06-081h 29Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: Episode 4, Phil JimenezComics legend Phil Jimenez (New X-Men, Wonder Woman, Infinite Crisis) is my first "official" returning cool friend. An early guest from that "other" show, Phil has been working tirelessly to finish up the long-awaited Wonder Woman "Historia" book (along with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick).
Phil has an endless supply of talent and wonder, but he also judos the hell out of this interview by turning the tables on me and asking me some fantastic questions as well. Join us as we talk about representation in comics, his LGBTQ+ variant covers from Marvel, why Historia is taking so long...
2021-05-251h 36Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: Episode 3, Alana JordanAlana Jordan is one of my coolest friends. We go back to my VERY early days in Los Angeles and find ourselves criss-crossing throughout our silly, nerdy lives. She's one of the foremost interviewers in our geeky corner of the world, winning all kinds of awards for her excellent work, a fixture on the con scene, and an absolute queen of puns.
I'm honored to finally get her onto a show, as we tried scheduling an episode of SSSS but could never match up our schedules. Well, the world is weird now and we have time.
Please...
2021-05-111h 21Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: Episode 2, Jordan MorrisI'm so ridiculously happy to bring you my interview with writer/actor/podcaster/producer/cool friend Jordan Morris (Earth to Ned, Bubble, @midnight) as we talk about everything from teaming up to get destroyed in MCU trivia, comic shop protocol, his acclaimed podcast series Bubble becoming a god damned graphic novel, and so much more! Jordan is one of the most delightful and talented people I know and I'm honored to bring him to you!
2021-04-271h 34Jeff Has Cool FriendsJeff Has Cool Friends: Episode 1, Chris UmingaHost Jeff May is joined by his Cool Friend/Superstar artist Chris Uminga as they talk everything from art swipers, the Snydercut, new beginnings, and so much more.
2021-04-131h 19