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Away from KeyboardJeremy Fuksa is a unicornJeremy Fuksa has had a rough few years. After deciding to go out on his own, his third year in business was filled with anxiety. Going back to working a full-time job may sound like a failure to some, but Jeremy doesn’t look at it that way. He talks to me about his unique skill set, dealing with anxiety and depression, and how his recent experience has taught him some great lessons.
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The ShakesEpisode 107: Angry Cat ButtholeDon't let the title fool you. This episode is all about Donald Trump. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2017-01-1200 minThe ShakesEpisode 106: Joy Has to Go to WorkJoy gets a call that sends her back to the editing suite. The guys do what comes naturally. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-10-0700 minThe ShakesEpisode 105: Sucking the Butter From Oklahoma's BiscuitIn this episode, Jeremy explains the science behind Oklahoma's earthquakes, Pat's testicles present as swollen and Joy faces a mid-life crisis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-09-2200 minThe ShakesEpisode 104: Pat Piper Explains It AllJoy, Jeremy and Pat return from their summer off.In this episode, Pat has a fancy new job and a lot of explaining to do. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-09-1500 minThe ShakesEpisode 103: TURNTGabe Piper returns to the studio, and he's all growns up.Just like so many of the recent episodes, this one was sat on for a length of time due to the amount of time it takes to edit an episode.Once we get back to a regular schedule in the Fall, there should be less wait for episodes since our plan is to edit less. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-07-2000 minThe ShakesEpisode 102: I Am HelpfulJoy and Jeremy discuss helping others. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-05-1300 minThe ShakesEpisode 101: Playtime in the Caligula PoolPat eats a bunch of nuts and talks about Disney cruises.NOTE: Apparently this was recorded in January. No bigs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-04-2800 minThe ShakesEpisode 100: Purple RainMost people don't know that I record a lot of covers of my favorite songs. I don't ever release them because they're just for me. Most of the time, they're pretty rough... in need of beat matching, autotune or whatever would make them passable for general consumption. Today, I'm making an exception to my "no release" rule, flaws and all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-04-2200 minThe ShakesEpisode 99: Johnson/Jackson 2016: Make America Fabulous Again!A Johnson/Jackson ticket is just what this country needs to bring parties to the White House lawn every weekend.Incidentally, Jeremy and Joy got excited about a photo of John MacAfee, NOT Gary Johnson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-03-2300 minThe ShakesEpisode 98: Cock for PrezPat and Jeremy finish their old man run with corporate speak and letting them hang. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-03-0400 minThe ShakesEpisode 97: All The Different Jobs You Could HaveJoy had to duck out and take care of baby pink eye, so the guys go it alone again this time.In this episode: The toddler Andrew Dice Clay, Deadpool, The Witch, baby pink eye and the myriad of creative jobs you could have that have nothing to do with ad agencies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-02-2400 minThe ShakesEpisode 96: The Old Men AwakenJoy forgot to stick around for this recording session, so Pat and Jeremy revisit the "Old Man" days of this show's run.In this episode: Lumbago, dry skin and nagging cough. Also, 2016 predictions, revisiting the idea of broken agency models, Pat's many vacations, Pat's many bad Christmas tree dreams, The pros and cons of Disney's Marvel, Steamboat Wookiee and burning out on the things that you love. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-02-2300 minThe ShakesEpisode 95: Time Machines and Broken ModelsThe gang discusses advice for their former selves and the increasing brokenness of the "agency of record" model. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-02-1900 minThe ShakesEpisode 94: Ben's Game of Thrones IdeaJeremy and Joy talk to Ben Wendt of "Why Do We Do This?" and "Steamboat Wookiee" about an idea he has for a new podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2016-02-1700 minThe ShakesEpisode 93: Pat's Red Flags of JealousyPat starts talking smack on our friend Darin Ross. So we have him call in and defend himself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-11-2600 minThe ShakesEpisode 92: Artisanal Poop FinesseDon't be fooled by the poop title. This episode features tales of resilience, rejection, determination and drive. It also has soft-serve unicorn poop. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-10-2100 minThe ShakesEpisode 91: Cat in a StrollerIn this episode, we discuss brands that try to latch onto higher life lessons. And we try like hell to edit out Pat's peanut butter pretzel eating sounds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-10-1500 minThe ShakesEpisode 90: Faith, Fuel and False FlagsPat is off on a shoot, so Joy and Jeremy discuss all the polite topics: Religion, politics and fossil fuels. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-09-2600 minThe ShakesEpisode 89: Colon WinkyTired of not receiving phone calls, the gang take matters into their own hands and begin calling listeners at random.Remember, you can call anytime and leave voicemail at (816) 852-0668. Or, if you want us to call you on a future episode, either leave a voicemail or send your phone number to theshakes@misfitrad.io. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-09-1700 minThe ShakesEpisode 88: Is It Worth It?Joy, Jeremy and Pat discuss Linds Redding's post about his view of the advertising industry in the face of death. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-09-1100 minThe ShakesEpisode 87: Jenkem and the Night MarketThis episode is a balanced mélange of outright stupidity mixed with fascinating authenticity.In this episode, we discuss kids huffing poop gas and the Piper family trip to China. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-09-0300 minThe ShakesEpisode 86: What We Did Over Our Summer VacationThe gang is back! We spend this show checking on on how our baby birthing, book writing and knot tying goals shook out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-08-2700 minThe ShakesEpisode 85: Challenge Coin: ACCEPTEDHere we are: The last episode before our hiatus. We certainly couldn't have had a better guest to share with you than our friend John Roderick.In this episode we discuss Jeremy's encroaching Kaczynski-ism (minus the pipe bombs), digging holes with your boots, babies, writing, David Rees's insistence that we all get ripped in 2015 and challenge coins. It's a lot to leave you with.That said: Farewell for a bit. We will return, rested and ready, in late June 2015. Until then, listen to old episodes, think of new topics, questions and guests for us to have on the show and...
2015-03-2000 minThe ShakesEpisode 84: Survive, Evade and Get Ripped with David ReesIn the first of our two makeup interviews, we talk to artisanal pencil sharpener and television personality David Rees about trips to Africa, hiatuses and bodybuilding. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-03-1300 minThe ShakesEpisode 83: The Final CountdownTwo episodes away from the season finale. We discuss extreme constraints and a long-buried sense memory that may not even be real surfaces in Jeremy's psyche. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-03-0600 minThe ShakesEpisode 82: Elsa's Let It Go GazpachoPat returns from his cruise, so we discuss switching nautical channels, the Oscars and the culinary preferences of Disney Princesses. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-02-2700 minThe ShakesEpisode 81: Shut Up and Drink ItWhile Pat is away on a birthday cruise, Joy and Jeremy tackle a grab bag of topics. Midway through, it seems that Jeremy has a mental meltdown looming large in the near future.In this episode: Saved by the Bell, Budweiser backlash, Monster Jam, meltdowns and that dead guy.PROGRAMMING NOTE: This episode mentions that we'll be going on hiatus in May. In fact, we have decided to start that hiatus on March 20th. For those keeping track by episode number, that means we're taking our break after episode 85. We only have four more episodes until that happens, so help...
2015-02-2000 minThe ShakesEpisode 80: Mystery Piñata TimeJeremy and Joy discuss cartoons with Spencer Rothbell, Head of Story for Cartoon Network's Clarence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-02-1300 minThe ShakesEpisode 79: The New TraditionIn our last episode, we discussed the fact that the tradition of the Super Bowl spot has jumped the shark. In this episode, we discuss candidates for the new emperor of big stage advertising. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-02-0600 minThe ShakesEpisode 78: Jiro Sushi Flurm BusPat's back from synchronized violin swimming lessons. We've got a lot to discuss. And a lot of nuts to eat. We also get a call from from Matt and give advice about range of work in his portfolio.In this episode: Why releasing Super Bowl ads a month in advance is dumb, the female Carrot Top on a Sonic shoot, Snipers, Thomas Kinkade, portfolio advice and Jiro's clambake sushi town. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-01-3000 minThe ShakesEpisode 77: 3D Creepy Baby for the InternetJoy and Jeremy discuss being a creative professional as illustrated by a newspaper cartoon. Or is it cartooned by a newspaper illustration? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-01-2100 minThe ShakesEpisode 76: Let's All Be SerialHappy New Year, friends!Joy and Jeremy start the new year by trying to figure out what 2015 has in store for The Shakes.One thing we'd love to have happen is the return of phone calls. You can call (816) 852-0668 24 hours a day, seven days a week to leave voicemail with whatever's on your mind. Or, look for tweets from @theshakes (http://twitter.com/theshakes) to find out when you can call in live and talk to Jeremy, Joy and Pat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2015-01-1500 minThe ShakesEpisode 75: Weepy FlurmcastAlternate Title: Clear out Your Jelly and You'll Be Just FineThis is the last episode of 2014. It was not supposed to be.We had two terrific episodes lined up with David Rees and John Roderick, but Jeremy messed up and didn't record their audio. So, here we are, closing with what was meant to be next week's show.In this episode: Black Mirror, Christmas specials, Pat and Jeremy's rising estrogen levels and the most inscrutable DVR of recent memory. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-12-1100 minThe ShakesEpisode 74: Grandpa's Toast FetishHere's the episode we were supposed to release for your Thanksgiving road trip listening pleasure. But the hotel wifi on Jeremy's Thanksgiving road trip made it impossible to publish. So, here's your Thanksgiving dessert a week late.In this episode: Self-aware jazz, John Muller, cognacs, Pat's weird toaster grandpa, film school in the Midwest, making out with Tiffani Amber Thiessen and the return of cannibalism, just in time for the holidays. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-12-0300 minThe ShakesEpisode 73: The "Yes Girl" That Wasn'tPat invites Wolf & Wilhelmine's founder and director of strategy, Heidi Hackemer, in for a chat about reinventing the way her shop works by living out of a Ford F-150. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-11-2000 minThe ShakesEpisode 72: Al Capone Pissed HereWe return from licking our World Series wounds by having A1 Corporate Shill Chris O'Connor come to the studio.We crack open one the first 1,000 bottles of Rieger Whiskey and talk about entrepreneurialism. Except for Joy. She's pregnant. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-11-1300 minThe ShakesEpisode 71: The Smell of Other People's HairIt's a mixed bag of discussion. Because, you see, our cable's out and we've already been to the rec center this week.In this episode: Rob Lowe's DirecTV spots, ChoreMonster at the Disney Accelerator, Walking Dead season 5 discussion and crackheads.ERRATA: Contrary to Pat's statement, ChoreMonster did not sell to Disney. Rather, some sort of partnership is in the works. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-10-2200 minThe ShakesEpisode 70: The Royals EpisodeNow, more than ever, the time has come to have the definitive discussion of the Kansas City Royals.But, don't worry. It's not all baseball, apple pie, Grandma's slacks and Chevrolet. The discussion somehow goes to a "little person" that Jeremy once cast in a commercial that allegedly has an alternate career in niche adult cinema.But, baseball! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-10-1600 minThe ShakesEpisode 69: How Many Stories Does It Take to Get to a Lollipop Moment?Pat brings up the topic of "Lollipop Moments," seemingly innocuous actions that one does for others with little thought that ultimately have a lasting impact on that other's life.But Joy has questions. And Jeremy just leans his head into the billowy, cloud-like Auralex and lets the discussion unfold. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-10-0800 minThe ShakesEpisode 68: Long Pig for Five DaysThe gang breaks in the recording studio with a brainstorming session.If the world will end in five days, what will you do? Hint: If you're smart, you'll stay away from Pat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-09-2700 minThe ShakesEpisode 67: Cat Treats for JocksWe're not sure how this turned into a totally cat-focused episode, but you're welcome.In this episode: High-performance slo-mo cat treats, the ups and downs of applying one product category's creative tropes to another, Hello Kitty and the debate on changing the Oklahoma Joe's brand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 66: What Are We Doing?The topic of self-doubt rears its ugly head once again. Pat brings it up. Jeremy had it in the back of his mind but didn't put it on the topic sheet. You might start up an over/under pool at work to see which one has the first breakdown on an upcoming episode.In this episode: Cats, self-doubt, the double-edged sword of generalism and the fact that one truly can't go home to an old creative idea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-09-1100 minThe ShakesEpisode 65: Cleaning Out The FridgeHere's a little mini episode for you. We talked about a topic we decided later to not publish or mention that we ever discussed it. So, that left us with 15 minutes of usable material. But, we packed those minutes with pure gold.In this episode: First jobs and salaries, being the right person at the right time, wearing your 80's poofy hair to a meeting, Joy interviewed Jeremy for a job once and Jeremy's 2002 job interview at MK12. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-09-0400 minThe ShakesEpisode 64: Daylight Never Ends in ArizonaThe gang gets an email from Crazy Cousin Eddie and helps him set expectations about working with design agencies as a client. In this episode: Movie line nostalgia, Guardians of the Galaxy = Star Wars IV: A New Hope?, a dramatic email reading by Joy and a Chinese Dulcolax ad brings us back to Pat's PV.The title of this episode really wanted to be Poop People in Butt Jail, but we figured we've lost enough of our listeners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-09-0300 minThe ShakesEpisode 63: I've Got The PV, PopsSome things take their own sweet time. Like young job applicants who think it looks "important" to sit on a job offer for weeks. Other things are faster than lighting. Like tainted barbecue through Pat's dainty digestive system.In this episode: Weddings, vacations, digestive problems, job offers, marker farts and tourist blight. Plus an update on the Danny and Afentra show rumor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-08-2700 minThe ShakesEpisode 62: Shazbot, RobinAfter Robin Williams' death, we felt it was important to discuss depression and how it affects creative minds.In this episode: We discuss Robin Williams, our individual depressions, the reality of depression, what one can do to help themselves or others and the fact that we are not professionals or doctors so take our advice with a grain of salt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-08-2000 minThe ShakesEpisode 61: Flower Wine Birthday and the Chalice of Bn'AzerothWhole lotta talkin' about babies in this episode.We are visited by designer and all-around big deal Jason Permenter to discuss getting out of what you don't love and getting into Dungeons & Dragons. And twins.In this episode: Baby talk, Big Spaceship talk, Dungeons & Dragons talk and Joy decides to leave advertising to start her own flower wine birthday company called, "Joy".Eventually there may also be coffee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-08-1400 minThe ShakesEpisode 60: Dr. Jeremy Diagnoses Your JunkWhat started out as an earnest effort to get the show back toward the goal of discussing creative campaigns turned into a science show where we learned the mysteries of the human body. We can blame the First Moon Party. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-08-0800 minThe ShakesEpisode 59: That's Not Who I AmOne of Jeremy's oldest, dearest friends drops in for a chat. Adam Beeby is an artist, a former comic shop owner, one of the original members of Future Islands (when they were called Art Lord and the Self-Portraits) and, recently, a full-time grad school student.In this episode: We discuss meandering along, doing what you think you should be doing and what you think you like until your creative output tells you who you really are. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-08-0600 minThe ShakesEpisode 58: The misfitrad.io Mission StatementAlternate Title: MILF Milk Moustache RidesJeremy, Joy and Susan Neuman had a staff meeting while Pat was on vacation. On the agenda, we determined what the network's mission statement should be:> Giving people who don't want to go home the opportunity to talk into a microphone to better society and themselves. And to stop racism.In this episode: The meeting is called to order, Joy's new husband is READY TO IGNITE, we all want to escape and we brainstorm the topic and title of Joy and Susan's upcoming show on misfitrad.io. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
2014-08-0100 minThe ShakesEpisode 57: Sex Without MakeupJoy books a local Internet celebrity! We're joined by Matt Keck, a comedian and social media manager that you may have seen on YouTube, Comedy Central's Tosh.0 or G4's Web Soup as the "I'm a Snake" guy. He really, truly is a snake.In this episode: Snakes, something about sex with no makeup and a deep-seated desire for Joy to have her face on a t-shirt that her mom didn't make. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-07-2900 minThe ShakesEpisode 56: Fist ContactIn anticipation of San Diego Comic-Con (http://www.comic-con.org/), we have Brian Winkeler and Robert Wilson IV, the writer/illustrator team behind Monkeybrain Comics' Knuckleheads (http://www.monkeybraincomics.com/titles/knuckleheads/). We used the power of many Skypes to bring Kansas City, Dallas and Oklahoma City into one room at the same time.In this episode, we discuss how a couple of guys who met in an Oklahoma City comics shop ended up creating their own title, the market between digital and print comics, art exhibitions and, of course, comics.NOTE: The "tomorrow" mentioned in the episode for the...
2014-07-2200 minThe ShakesEpisode 55: Wi Aknolij YuPat made a new friend at a party and so he decided to just bring him into the basement to talk about kid hoarding, "Minecraft Time", tipping and Joy's silky voice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-07-1100 minThe ShakesEpisode 54: A Clamdigger's AssJoy meets another Philly friend in Jenn Lukas. We discuss we discuss teaching and knowledge sharing, as well as cooking inside the box, coding to create, rewatching movies and why Pat has so many cans of clams in his pantry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-07-0300 minThe ShakesEpisode 53: Different Dues for Different Dudes (or Ladies)Joy's good friend Susan Neuman stops by to discuss how moms are good, dads are sometimes good, vaginas exist and that whole thing about "paying one's dues" is a bunch of crap. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-07-0300 minThe ShakesEpisode 52: Human Smoke BreakScott Simpson is working through his nervous pooping problem via the strangest therapy ever.In this episode, we discuss quitting jobs, following dreams, nervous pooping, great comedy and Jizoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-07-0100 minThe ShakesEpisode 51: Attica Cherry Mockingbird AphasiaPaul Armstrong returns to the show to talk about something. But then the mouth crimes happened. And then emoji movies, hot mayonnaise and racism got on Denzel Washington's finger, rendering it freaky.We thought it was weird, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-05-2100 minThe ShakesEpisode 50: 50th Show ExtravaganzaIt's our 50th episode and we're pulling out all the stops. We're shucking and jiving until the cows come home!We celebrate 50 episodes with Bill O'Reilly, John C. Reilly, John Popper, Jalapeño Poppers, Poppin' Fresh Dough, Doc McStuffins, Stuff You Should Know, Nobu Matsuhisa, Mitsubishi Montero, Mike Monteiro, Mics for Joy, Joy Division, Division of Labor, Labor Day, Day Runner, the Running Man, Manny Smothers, Scatman Crothers, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Nipsy Russell.Or we just have a regular episode.Dear Guy Who Just Made My Burrito: — Comedy Corner — MediumFuck That Shitty Coloring Book — Please Don’t Let Them Turn...
2014-05-1400 minThe ShakesEpisode 49: RudderlessPat sits in the show runner's chair again and invites screenwriter Casey Twenter to discuss how a screenwriting bet turned into Rudderless, William H. Macy's directorial debut.In this episode, find out what it's like to have a film you wrote close Sundance, get bearhugged by Billy Crudup and have your punchlines overanalyzed by Felicity Huffman.casey twenter (caseytwenter) on TwitterCasey Twenter - IMDbRudderless (2014) - IMDbRudderless - Festival Program | Sundance Institute‘Rudderless’ Review: William H. Macy’s Miscalculated Drama | VarietyRudderless: Sundance Review - The Hollywood Reporterif your fart was a movie title - Google SearchIf you like what we do, consid...
2014-05-0700 minThe ShakesEpisode 48: Blowin' Up Our PhoneOur fans were a chatty bunch recently. We’re not sure what happened, but we had end-to-end phone calls this episode.We talk to John Locke about the leap from baking to web design, Dean Clean about the Dead Milkmen’s summer tour and Dylan Ribb about talking about Dylan Ribb earlier in the episode, Inception-style.All this, plus Pat’s predilection for Hello Kitty and Joy’s sci-fi sex fetishes can be yours if you press ‘play’ RIGHT NOW. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-04-3000 minThe ShakesEpisode 47: Tater Tot RoshamboPat runs the show this week as his guest and friend Peter Grosz calls in from New York City. We learn a ton about writing, acting and that no one's testicles are safe around Gabe Piper.Peter's staff writing credits include Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Colbert Report, but you may recognize him from films like Stranger Than Fiction, TV shows like Veep and, of course, as the dark-haired guy sitting in a car eating tater tots during Sonic Drive-In commercials. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-04-2300 minThe ShakesEpisode 46: VeepDo two letters in front of your job title change that much about you? Happy Cog's VP of Design, Chris Cashdollar, discusses that transition from working creative director to VP and what, if anything, changes.Chris also educates the gang on the Ramen Rennaisance, puts his two cents in on what happens when meetings go horribly wrong and steals Joy's heart somewhere along the way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-04-1600 minThe ShakesEpisode 45: It's Like flickr For Peeping TomsNearly all people have a tendency to benchmark the things they do. How did this compare to the last time we did this? How does this idea compare to the one from this other person?Benchmarking is natural but can be a problem when we get too wrapped up in overthinking what the analysis tells us. The gang discusses how they do or don't benchmark in their daily lives as well as some things that just aren't benchmarkable. Like retrospectively racist creative writing assignments or beers with Steve Burns from Blue's Clues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
2014-04-0900 minThe ShakesEpisode 44: Designated Underwear Containment AreaThe gang talk about Jeremy's SXSW experience as he finds comfort in his Fisherman's Friend. Pat also offers Green solutions from his college roommate for making underwear last eight days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-04-0200 minThe ShakesEpisode 43: MoustalkerLet's just get right into Joy's favorite subject: the Kansas City Royals and her, um, love for Mike Moustakas. She can go on for hours. And she did, so you're welcome for the judicious editing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-03-2600 minThe ShakesEpisode 42: NutriBullet Full Of PeeIntroducing Joy Moeller, our newest co-host! She's sassy. She's classy. And she drinks her wine from a NutriBullet. As you do.Pat, Jeremy and Joy feel out their chemistry by discussing mentorship and the "plus one" mentality. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-03-1900 minThe ShakesEpisode 41: The Encyclopedia Brown of CrapDarin Ross returns to the show, thereby setting his sights on becoming the Alec Baldwin of The Shakes.The gang discuss the culture of creative jealousy/hate among nerds, doing what feels right, the runaway success of Darrin's card game "SUPERFIGHT!" and Jeremy's new card game, "Hobo Molesters". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-03-1200 minThe ShakesEpisode 40: How To Rock A Fanny PackSteps to successfully rocking a fanny pack:1. Get a fanny pack.Pat and Jeremy wrap up their "old man" series with discussions about pink eye and why Super Bowl commercials are no longer relevant. Pat reveals his latent desire for a fanny pack and the two make a date to go shopping. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-03-0500 minThe ShakesEpisode 39: Not Fired UpPat and Jeremy are joined by front-end developer and aspiring NPR host Grady Noonen. We collectively wonder where the passion went and why we're so afraid to be adults. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-02-2600 minThe ShakesEpisode 38: Old Man's ProblemsPat and Jeremy had a collective low energy day. Pat's knee hurt. Jeremy's car was overheating. The mixture of all three equals a whole lot of GET OFF MY LAWN. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-02-1900 minThe ShakesEpisode 37: Fertility Clinic Procurement OfficerJeremy is having an off day, and guest John Kreicbergs steps in to perform an intervention and get the show back on the right course. Random acts of podcasting, indeed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-02-1300 minThe ShakesEpisode 36: Bucky Fellini on the Back of the BusDean "Clean" Sabatino calls Pat and Jeremy to discuss DIY audience-building, life with The Dead Milkmen, Pat's addiction to ABBA and THUNDERSHEET.Incidentally, our new theme song is composed and performed by Dean. Thank you, Dean, for helping us sound legit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-01-2900 minThe ShakesEpisode 35: Swarm NightPat and Jeremy have old friend and American Copywriter co-host Tug McTighe on the couch. We talk about the sweet freedom of being young and single, video games, nerddom, video games, Shia LeBouf and video games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-01-2300 minThe ShakesEpisode 34: Plugged Into the Ol' Dirty Bastard PortWe're joined by Leah Reich to discuss research, cars, communication and teen boy advice.If you've ever wondered about that data port in your car and what it's good for, this episode will send you down the right path to figuring that out. Wow. Creativity and auto care. This show is branching out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2014-01-1500 minThe ShakesEpisode 33: Specimen Under GlassPat and Jeremy are fascinated by guest Tim Smith. How can a guy become a successful freelance web designer, developer and podcaster at 21? Why are Pat and Jeremy still not successful anythings at 40?Most importantly, for what product does Tim think Indiana Jones would make a good spokesperson? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-12-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 32: Precious Moments on the Crying StumpThere are few things we love more than absurdity, things that are double black, farts and chores. Somehow, Paul Armstrong has figured out a way to weave all of those things into a tapestry that he drapes himself in and parades through the courtyards of the Internet. Or something like that. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-12-1100 minThe ShakesEpisode 31: Keeping The DickhatsLet’s tackle some feel-good topics in quick succession, shall we? Layoffs and loyalty, how The Crazy Ones is too much Robin Williams even for Robin Williams and how the Killing Kennedy website feels like you’re next for a magic bullet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-12-0400 minThe ShakesEpisode 30: White Hot Cat LadyFriend of the show Celeste Lindell drops by Mom's Basement to talk about bands, Aqua Net, cats and keeping your company's social media from sucking as bad as it probably does. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-11-2700 minThe ShakesEpisode 29: Mastering Meetings and Corpse MakeupWe visit with Kevin Hoffman about better ideas, better meetings and Viking Death Metal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-11-1300 minThe ShakesEpisode 28: Meat Sweats For EverybodyLive from the Fan Appreciation Party sponsored by Squarespace, at 8183 Studio in Kansas City, October 17, 2013.What a great turnout we had for our party. In this episode, we reconnect with Quinn on a wall, get the scoop on Boston Poopy Pants Times and then discuss the state of interactive advertising with the audience. You'll just have to imagine all this happening with free beer and barbecue in your lap. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-10-2300 minThe ShakesEpisode 27: End of Chapter 1We gathered to bid farewell to Quinn’s physical presence on the couch. The fact that she had been eating $60.00 steaks and drinking with her old boss for the four hours prior to recording made things… interesting.Pat and Jeremy attempt to turn the topic toward Poopy Pants Times when moving to take a new job and the joys of being the new kid in established creative environments. All before ol’ Meat Belly wonders why no one calls in anymore. Luckily @typojess83 called in and saved the show before we shut the whole thing down for good. Now yo...
2013-10-1100 minThe ShakesEpisode 26: Drunken Nerd FightsThis is a weird episode. We'll just be up front with that.We originally wanted to release this live show as a video but the lighting was horrible. So, we've turned this episode into a sort of "read-along record," which only three of you will know what that is.All the spots that we commented on are in the show notes below. When you hear the creepily disembodied voice call the spot, pause the show and watch the corresponding link. Then resume the show to hear our commentary. It's just like being there!Or, really, just listen to the show...
2013-09-2700 minThe ShakesEpisode 25: Quinn’s Wood Spice Couch ExodusQuinn is moving to Boston. Even though she’ll still host via Skype, we’ll miss her on the basement couch.In this episode: We discuss the smell of anxiety, answer an email about doing work that goes against your beliefs, and then things just get weird.Maybe we should have done that 25th anniversary clip show after all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 24: Caloric FuelbanderyHow many creative calories are you burning? Does that sound like the stupidest thing you’ve ever heard? If so, thank Pat.Let’s translate: When you don’t have the time or budget to give that, “little something extra,” do you still squeeze it in, or do you save your energy for another project? Is it even worth worrying about? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 23: Scratching Posts of ConstraintWe’re joined by friend, colleague, boss and all-around nice guy Paul Corrigan to discuss pressing against things creatively while playing a mean banjo. We promise it’ll all make sense once you listen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 22: Starlight, Superfight, Afternoon DelightWe’re joined on the dingus by Darin Ross, or Mr. Lucky Shirt to you. We discuss his prolific output while Pat has issues with creative energy levels. It’s the feel-good hit of the summer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 21: Throat Nut and the Long ChocolateMerlin Mann joins us as a live beta test of having guests on the show. We think it went pretty well. Except for Quinn’s throat peanut that kept her choking off-mic for half the show.We revisit “creative wives”, dicsuss Lead Tickets, Battle Royale, and spaghetti night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 20: Bag of Beer Can CocksQuinn is on a location shoot so Pat shares his feelings about the episode when he was on vacation. Then Pat and Jeremy discuss unexpected career opportunities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 19: Impostors, Sycophants and HacksPat, Quinn and Jeremy end Season 1 with a hard look at the core of what this show is all about: Impostor Syndrome. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 18: Crybaby DirtybottomWARNING: Game of Thrones spoilers! But, really, you already had it spoiled by the rest of the Internet, so go ahead and listen.Pat is off to a prolonged rendezvous with a Disney princess, so Quinn and Jeremy hang out in Your Mom’s Basement, drink some wine and discuss having a sounding board you can trust to maintain your sanity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 17: Here Come The N00bsIt’s that time of year again, when aspiring minds try to eke out a shred of what they think they might be worth. We try to make the eking a little more fruitful.In this episode we talk about portfolios and advice for upcoming graduates while giving cautionary tales of strange client requests and presentation horror stories. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 16: You’re Gerholding AgainQuinn is back, and we pick up the discussion about women in creativity after Jeremy writes an awkwardly unnecessary article of apology on Medium. Hilarity ensues.Also, there is now a term for when you keep repeating stories every time you speak to someone. It’s called Gerholding. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 15: Don’t Snap At The EditorWhile Quinn is on vacation, we’re joined by Kansas City’s top Avid editor, Joy Moeller.In this episode we discuss Bulletproof All-Stars, Harland Williams, shipping your pants, and the slimming pitcher of the new Kool-Aid man. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 14: What Do We Want? Gylany!The gang talks about stepping back and figuring out brand stories before designing a new company logo, and the challenges women face in the advertising and tech industries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 9: Look! A Caller!Jeremy, Pat and Quinn discuss Argo, the Golden Globes, Weight Watchers and the Rachel Maddow Show with callers. Real and self-imposed barriers to good work also get discussed before Jeremy takes a potty break, causing Pat and Quinn to miss a call.Wait, did we just say callers? Oh, yeah. We did.This show is now recorded live and you can call (415) 484-5830 to discuss things with the gang. Become a part of the train wreck. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 7: Follow Your Dentist on InstagramWhile Quinn is away on a location shoot in Los Angeles, Pat and Jeremy invite innovator and chicken husband Chris Riebschlager to sit in and put the new recording location through its paces.Social media is bullshit, Jeremy nearly dies in front of college students and Pat CONTINUES TO EAT THOSE DAMN PRETZELS. Just like Thanksgiving with your family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 5: Unicorn Farts and Puddin’Drizzly days in Kansas City make for introspective discussions.We learn that fierce conversations make poopy pants and cause Jeremy to question his self-image, the creativity of work is more important than unicorn farts and fairy dust and that Pat and Quinn have never known the bliss of a Pillsbury Toaster Scramble. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 minThe ShakesEpisode 3: Rainbow Bunny To NowhereLIVE from miniBar Cocktail Lounge and Adventure Club in Kansas City, MO.Jeremy, Pat and Quinn talk about Twitter stand-up, define “hip”, “edgy” and “organic”, take questions from the audience and entertain a baby in a bar.Seriously? Who brings a baby to a bar?A huge thank you to everyone who came out to see us for our first live recording. We appreciate each and every one of you. Except for whoever broke into Piper’s car during the show. You could have easily stayed home. Asshole. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013-09-1800 min
Show Me Your MicJeremy FuksaJeremy Fuksa joins Chris Enns for episode 10 of Show Me Your Mic. They talk podcast networks since he’s had a show on two big podcast networks, the trials of producing a video podcast, podcast appropriate sponsorship ideas and co-hosting a three person show called The Shakes on the Mule Radio Syndicate. Jeremy also took the opportunity to share a bit of the story behind his move from 5by5 to Mule Radio.
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