Joel Fragomeni - Podcast Details

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JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #283: Movie (kinda) Mania 2023 With the Oscars behind us, Joel revisits the year 2022 in movies by reviewing the winner and losers and the show itself. He’s joined by Jason Fylan-Mares, and neither guy has seen all the nominated films and neither really cares. Joel explains why the movies aren’t what they used to be, why his interest declined in The Oscars and why TV is way more interesting now. Plus, stand-up comedy is booming, Joel’s other podcast is going well, and TV reviews of Yellow Jackets, The Last of Us, Shrinking, Poker Face and The Other Two. Figure out th...2023-03-142h 05

Peggy Beattie Here!Joel Fragomeni!I sit down with Joel Fragomeni! We talk about how Rosanne Barr canceled him - even after she was canceled! Joel discusses how because of this event, he created his best , Joel Radio Podcast episode with the late Cory Hall and Detroit’s Dave Landau. Joel has driven with, ate with, and laughed with some of the biggest comedians! You will love this episode! I did!https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uD4aP6rJ9n2RrmrMRZKjN?si=6f2902fabb204d9ahttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5uD4aP6rJ9n2RrmrMRZKjN?si=6f2902fabb204d9a 2023-02-231h 09

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #282: Joel and Layla Take New York After an extended break, Joel – and Layla – return with stories of their holiday visit to NYC, including seeing The Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall, Hugh Jackman in The Music Man, and dining on legendary eats that Joel never tried before. Also, reviews of Oscar-buzzworthy movies The Fabelmans, Avatar 2, and Glass Onion. Plus, Joel’s new podcast venture takes off (listen to this!). Joel and Layla freezing in NYC December 2022 2023-01-081h 11

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #281: Movie Mania 2022 Another year, and tons more movies! Joel ruined his social life by watching all of the movies nominated for Oscars in 2022, so you don’t have to! He has his list of the fifteen best, his Oscar predictions, and why he just can’t watch Shakespeare – sorry, Denzel! He’s joined by Jason Fylan-Mares who shares his own list, which includes superheroes, video game characters and Oasis! Great list! Also, find out the worst films of the year including at least one nominated for Best Picture. This is always a fun show with great suggestions for stuff to watch. ...2022-03-202h 47

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #280: Gimme Doomsday Shelter Jason Fylan-Mares returns to Joel Radio to discuss a health scare in Joel’s household, the shootings close to home in Oxford, MI and a promise to keep the show funny and light, really! Jason talks about his hometown of Oxford and how he’s hoping to help the town with a big comedy benefit on December 29th. Joel explains why he’s living in a hotel for a week, pledges his support for the Oxford benefit, describes seeing The Rolling Stones for probably the last time, and details how his father’s parenting decisions let to who he is today...2021-12-222h 03

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #279: The Hits Keep On Coming Joel returns with the sad news of his Dad’s passing in August, the reason he took a break from the show, and shares his family’s story of dealing with the ravages of Alzheimer’s on a loved one. He also details why he missed the Gathering of the Juggalos this year and you can probably guess why. If that wasn’t enough, Norm Macdonald, passed and the world finally recognized what a genius he was. Find out what happened when Norm and Joel had dinner one night. On the sunnier side, Layla joins the show to talk about he...2021-10-141h 40

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #278: Wrestling With History Joel rarely talks about Pro Wrestling on this show, but he has a long history with it as a fan and as a ring announcer, and he shares some of those stories on this week’s show. He’s joined in this by Chicago-area and JCW wrestling legend Vito Thomaselli, who hadn’t seen or talked to Joel in over twelve years! Vito’s got a lot going on now like appearing on WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures on A&E recently, and his own animated wrestling TV show, The Carnies. Vito and Joel talk what it’s like to work for...2021-07-221h 21

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #277: Layla Radio Joel’s main squeeze Layla returns to the podcast to talk their awful experience in returning to a movie theater after over a year of not going to one. The movie was good (A Quiet Place Part 2), but the people were not. Hear why this was all Joel’s fault – according to Layla! – and how he would run movie theaters differently if he was in charge. Also, Layla remembers Bill Hildebrandt, and the end of Covid restrictions and why Joel was 100% right about how to distribute the vaccine. Plus, tons of TV and movie reviews, including the highly recommended Hacks, C...2021-06-231h 14

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #276: Goodbye Bill Hildebrandt It is with a very heavy heart that Joel says goodbye to his mentor, friend and “Comedy Dad”, Bill Hildebrandt who passed recently. Joel tries to avoid crying (and fails!) by inviting some of Bill’s good friends, comedians Derek Richards and Kevin Kramis on the show. Joel and Derek talk Bill’s time playing in Vegas, the history of “The Mug” and its accompanying bit, and why Bill was the curmudgeon comedian we all loved. Kevin joins to talk about Bill as a comedy teacher, working with Soupy Sales, why Bill made the “hands bit” work (in an emergency!), and...2021-06-101h 43

The Sal and Bob ShowGuest: Comedian Joel FragomeniIn this very special episode, Sal and Bob sit down with Detroit comedian Joel Fragomeni. Joel is a stand-up comedian and host of his very own podcast called Joel Radio. In fact, he was one of the first comedians to ever do a podcast and you'll hear about how it started. They also talk about how Joel is such a big fan of Bruce Springstein and count how many times he's seen him perform live. Hint, it's a lot. They also share countless hilarious stories about comedy, working at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, and performing around Detroit i...2021-05-191h 32

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #275: Movie Mania 2021 The annual massive Movie Mania show consisting of Joel’s best movies of the year, the worst movies of the year, Oscar predictions and more is here! Joel is joined once again by Jason Fylan-Mares (or is it Jason FM?), and the guys have included a symbolic chair for the late, great Corey Hall to join them in spirit. Some of the highlights are Joel saying that Mank is representative of the problems with Netflix’s original programming, why Tenet is just a Christopher Nolan James Bond movie, and why Pixar’s Soul is one of the worst movies of the...2021-04-083h 21

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #274: The Clown Show Joel welcomes pro wrestler/comedian and would-be filmmaker Mikey Gordon to the show. Mikey and Joel met at The Gathering of the Juggalos, and have crossed paths at diverse places over the years including Detroit, California and Oklahoma City. Mikey details his attempt at making a feature film, how you can help support it, and the unique way way it will eventually be released. Mikey also tells tales of jobbing on WWE Raw, drive-thru wrestling, and Joel revisits the night a pro-wrestler him in the head with a chair. Ouch. Plus, Layla reviews stuff like Wandavision, Frayed on HBO...2021-03-191h 47

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #273: That Celebrity Stink After celebrating the death of Larry King, Joel returns to celebrate the death of Rush Limbaugh! Joel runs down all of Rush’s failings and scandals and tells his tale of being invited to hang out at a “Rush Room” in the 1990s. He also details all of Limbaugh’s progressive and positive ideas for the United States and its citizens – yeah nothing at all in this column! Zip! FU RUSH! Rest in Hell, dickhead. Plus, Layla joins for TV and movie reviews with Oscar darling Nomadland, Framing Britney Spears, and the bizarrely funny Barb and Star Go To Vista Del...2021-02-251h 21

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #272: The King Is Dead, Finally Joel hasn’t reveled in a celebrity death for a while, but he’s not missing out on dumping on Larry King, one of the most famous and absolutely worst interviewers in history. Joel tells you how Larry didn’t prepare at all, and had no follow up questions for his guests and generally sucked at his job. Joel also details how Larry reveled in his callers’ geography, hit on old starlets, and was divorced multiple times including recently when he was in his 80s! He also uncorks his Larry King impression – “Dubuque, Iowa, you’re on the air!” – much to the dismay...2021-01-281h 31

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #271: The New Radicals On this show Joel follows up on the problems distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, and why it’s important to figure how to get it right now instead of later. He also talks about the folks that stormed the Capitol Building in D.C. and why you should figure out what your Mom, Dad and Uncles are up to on the internet. There’s a grim reality to the show’s open, but it lightens up as Layla joins Joel to discuss some of the Oscar season films like the excellent Promising Young Woman, Herself, Sound of Metal and more. Hear L...2021-01-151h 20

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #270: The Big Shot The last show of 2020 has Joel updating everyone on his second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Spoilers, he’s doing fine, and he’s encouraging for people to take it themselves when they can. Joel is joined by journalist Steve Miller who feels the delivery of the vaccine could be a problem and the guys come up with some inventive ways to distribute it. Perhaps the most obvious – just give it to anyone who wants it! Listen to this and be encouraged with the world’s fight against Covid-19, even though it would probably be better with Joel leading the figh...2020-12-312h 00

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #269: Better Than Christmas Joel takes a Covid-19 vaccine trial and talks all about it on this show. He documents his journey to getting into the trial, the side effects he felt after the shot, the possibility of getting a placebo, how it affects a possible future vaccine mandate and much more. Should you get the vaccine yourself? Joel has a definite opinion on the subject – don’t miss this show! Plus, Joel’s girlfriend Layla returns to co-host and why Covid made that a necessity. And there’s a giant TV and movie rundown including the incredible Wayne on Amazon Prime, HBO’s incredib...2020-12-071h 49

Creativity WastedVirtual-Only Experiences With Real Human Guides (Tom Walma)A bunch of ideas for virtual (i.e. Zoom/Skype) entertainment experiences with real human guides, where the experiences would be impossible to do in-person in the real world (as opposed to "Amazon Explore", which is virtual versions of real-world experiences). Examples include virtual tours of historical places and historical disasters, virtual tours of real-world places with "inappropriate" tour guides (such as comedians), video-drone tours of real world places which are off-limits to tourists (the moon, parts of the Grand Canyon, etc.), and real world events/games where the person participating virtually plays a role of a team (for example...2020-11-2617 min

Creativity WastedWearing An Object Around Your Neck (Sai-D)Idea: For everybody to wear an object around their neck like the rapper Flavor Flav while they're out in public, such as a calculator (so people know that you can be counted on). The object can be used for self-expression and as a non-offensive conversation starter, or the object can be useful, such as a lanyard containing your keys when you're at the gym, extra carrying capacity at the airport, or a condom when you're at Martis Gras. But be careful not to wear something that could impale your neck if you trip and fall. Also: truck nuts, poor object...2020-11-1914 min

Creativity WastedKale for the Homeless (Matti Yaari)Inspired by a standup comedy premise that kale tastes so bad that hungry/homeless people wouldn't take it, the idea is a charity that gives raw kale (and only kale) to the homeless. It'd supply nutrients that the homeless don't get from handouts on the street (snacks, fast food, food from street vendors), assuming that we can convince the homeless to actually eat it. Also: questioning whether it would be charity or torture; the homeless could pad their coats with the kale or burn it for warmth; homeless people struggling to eat kale without gagging might inspire sympathy from passers-by...2020-11-1213 min

Creativity WastedCam Dogs (Joel Fragomeni)Idea: A web site where you can interact with a real dog virtually via a webcam, and also control robotics to feed the dog, pet the dog, and play with the dog (such as by throwing a ball). Possible customers include lonely elderly people, people in hospitals, people who are allergic to dogs or live in places where dogs aren't allowed, people in public (traveling or at work or school) who need to relax, etc. Also: emotionally blackmailing customers with pictures of sad dogs if they stop using the service; using footage of the dog in a "Black Mirror"-like...2020-11-0513 min

Creativity WastedELECTION BONUS IDEA Everybody Runs For President (Tom Walma)Idea: A giant tournament bracket in which everybody in the US runs for president. Each contest in the bracket consists of 8 candidates, and the winner among the 8 candidates advances to the next round. Each voter only votes for one 8-person contest per round. There are 10 rounds in total, and in the final round, everyone votes to determine who of the 8 final candidates becomes president. Also: horrible candidates like Mike Bloomberg might spend a million dollars per voter and still lose in the first round; if more democracy is better democracy, this has to be the best approach Joel Fragomeni (Podcast...2020-11-0409 min

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #268: How To With Joel and Jason After eight long months away, Jason Fylan-Mares returns to the show for the first time since Movie Mania 2020. Jason’s stayed busy producing his own comedy shows, performing, and doing something Joel has not dared to – going to the movies! Joel details how he voted this year, going against long-standing convictions with a specific goal in mind. He also skips tons of stuff on the ballot, too! Find out which races he can’t be bothered with and why the American Solidarity Party will have to wait another four years to (possibly) get Joel’s vote. Plus, tons of TV revie...2020-10-292h 32

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #267: The Return of Comedy It looks like stand-up comedy is returning, even in a smaller, socially-distanced way, and Joel talks to the formerly retired comedian Ted Moss about what’s about to happen. Joel tells you about The Comedy Castle’s new procedures for the November re-opening and is proud to announce the return of the Advanced Comedy Class! Ted has already done some shows and has more coming up, when he’s not making episodes of his ever-growing podcast. Also, find out the beef between David Crosby and the recently deceased Eddie Van Halen, if a millennial can enjoy Airplane!, and the simple...2020-10-162h 26

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #266: Wanna Buy a Watch? Podcaster and (retired) comedian Ted Moss, returns to the studio to tell Joel about how lockdown has been treating him and not unlike Joel it’s been challenging. Both guys talk renovating their kitchen with limited funds and Ted’s clever scheme that may or may not work. Joel bemoans the government’s response to comedy clubs closing, his own unemployment situation and why most “solutions” do nothing to combat the virus. Plus, more love for Fargo, Ted loves Catastrophe, Class Action Park is as crazy as it sounds, Seth Rogen makes the worst movie of the year, and why Joel a...2020-09-112h 14

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #265: The One-Way Aisle of Life Joel returns with comedian Bill Hildebrandt in studio. Bill details his first comedy gig in months – outside no less – and how he’s dealing with COVID-19 by going the right way down the aisle at the supermarket, even if it feels wrong. Joel and Bill talk going to Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and why you should go there, too. Joel reviews Irresistible, Palm Springs, Host, and I Used To Go Here. One of those is really good! Plus, more memories of Corey Hall and a special, never-before-heard bonus segment where Corey interviewed the great George Carlin b...2020-08-141h 34

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #264: Goodbye Corey Hall On this show, Joel remembers his friend and co-host Corey Hall who passed away suddenly at age 44. It’s an emotional two hours as Joel talks about Corey’s life and career, how the two met, their successes and failures as podcasters and much more. Hear about their good, but ultimately doomed audition for commercial radio, the favorite shows they did together, what they fought about and what they both loved. There’s other tributes to Corey, too: one from NPR, his family’s obituary and a very nice piece by Adam Graham from The Detroit News. Goodbye, Corey. You will...2020-07-162h 05

Creativity WastedModular Skyscraper City (Tom Walma)Idea: A futuristic city which is a single large building made out of a 3D grid of cubes of living/working space which can be added, removed, and shuffled around on demand. Also: eliminating the concept of "landlord" (and Trump's source of income), moving without having to pack, elevators are vertical roads that can be maintained by the city, Wile E. Coyote walls and steampunk themed neighborhoods Originally from Creativity Wasted episode 20 Joel Fragomeni (Podcast: https://joelradio.net) Branden Milsk (twitter.com/BrandenMilsk) Sophia Spagnuolo (twitter.com/SophiaZada) Tom Walma (twitter.com/thomaswalma) Recorded live at Podcast Detroit (https://www...2020-06-1020 min

Creativity WastedPerks of Being Ghosted Movie (Sophia Spagnuolo)Idea: A romantic comedy movie where a woman dates a ghost and then, when the relationship fails, she "ghosts him". Also: Ouija board Tinder, murder as ghost marriage, passive-aggressive relationship fights between humans and ghosts, Ghost Dad Originally from Creativity Wasted episode 20 Joel Fragomeni (Podcast: https://joelradio.net) Branden Milsk (twitter.com/BrandenMilsk) Sophia Spagnuolo (twitter.com/SophiaZada) Tom Walma (twitter.com/thomaswalma) Recorded live at Podcast Detroit (https://www.PodcastDetroit.com)2020-06-1012 min

Creativity WastedOld Man Strip Clubs (Branden Milsk)Idea: Strip clubs which keep prices low by using old men wearing sweaters as strippers. Also: "lemon party", the smell of incontinent old men wearing sweaters and profusely sweating, giving the old men poor tips as revenge because they don't understand money and only gave you 25 cents to mow their lawn Originally from Creativity Wasted episode 20 Joel Fragomeni (Podcast: https://joelradio.net) Branden Milsk (twitter.com/BrandenMilsk) Sophia Spagnuolo (twitter.com/SophiaZada) Tom Walma (twitter.com/thomaswalma) Recorded live at Podcast Detroit (https://www.PodcastDetroit.com)2020-06-1008 min

Creativity WastedSingle-Day Presidential Campaigns (Joel Fragomeni)Idea: A presidential election where the candidates aren't announced until the day before the election. Also: debates don't matter because they aren't really debates anyway. Alternate idea: giving voters drugs that temporarily impair their memories on election day to force them to take a fresh look at the candidates Originally from Creativity Wasted episode 20 Joel Fragomeni (Podcast: https://joelradio.net) Branden Milsk (twitter.com/BrandenMilsk) Sophia Spagnuolo (twitter.com/SophiaZada) Tom Walma (twitter.com/thomaswalma) Recorded live at Podcast Detroit (https://www.PodcastDetroit.com)2020-06-1013 min

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #263: Be Our Buddy It’s another week of lockdown and Joel has watched a million different movies and TV shows and checks in with reviews. Actually, there some things even he, or phone-in guest Corey Hall, refuse to watch, including a new David Spade film on Netflix that looks like the worst thing ever. He’s pushing sixty years old, and Spade still hes acting like a teenager, being too good for the 20-years-his-junior woman that is by any standard attractive. Speaking of attractiveness, Joel details the real crime being done to actresses in Dead To Me Season 2 , and he knows he soun...2020-05-201h 36

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #262: Everybody’s Guessing The world is so weird right now, and as a guy who likes to tell the truth Joel is here to say nobody knows anything. Not the doctors, the scientists, especially not the politicians. Everybody’s guessing, and Joel is, too. He chats with comedian Kevin Kramis who “won” the right to mow his, and other’s, lawns. Kevin says why he stopped live streaming comedy, how he’s being taken care by unemployment and his new hobby to fill the time. Later, girlfriend and viewing companion, Layla joins Corey Hall and Joel to discuss good the things to watch duri...2020-04-291h 09

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #261: Welfare Check Another week in lockdown has Joel calling up his friends. He starts with Ted Moss, who isn’t buying into all the stay at home restrictions and just wants to paint his house, or go out on a boat or whatever else they tell him he can’t do. Ted has also returned from a big podcasting conference and will soon be famous with his own YouTube channel and other podcast gimmicks that all cost him money. Later, Corey halls joins Joel and his girlfriend Layla to discuss what to watch while you’re doing nothing. They recommend HBO’s Run, C...2020-04-141h 39

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #260: Taking Our Temperature Joel checks in during the pandemic to interview journalist Steve Miller about coronavirus, America’s response to the crisis and taking guesses at when it all might end. Steve’s also been doing a bunch of reporting on a sensational Florida murder-for-hire case, but he still hasn’t seen Tiger King. Also, comedian Derek Richards checks in from Las Vegas on the state of Vegas, and why comics might actually get a raise out of unemployment. Plus, Joel’s quarantine-mate Layla check in on how they’re staying sane and all the stuff they’ve been watching like McMillions, Tiger King...2020-03-301h 39

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #259: Best After Dinner Comedian and all-around curmudgeon Bill Hildebrandt returns to chat about how the corporate comedy show is done wrong, the effect of coronavirus on the business and why comedy agents are weasels. It’s an inside comedy talk for sure, but it’s hard to disagree with him – unless you’re an agent or a corporation looking for fun-but-misguided way to entertain your employees. Also, Joel takes Rob Schneider out for breakfast, Atlanta traffic sucks, what happens when a big store closes, and movie production issues that drive Bill nuts. Plus, a TV and movie rundown with The Invisible Man, The Impr...2020-03-101h 28

TED TALKS 2 muchTED TALKS 2 Joel Fragomeni... about Podcasting, Comedians, Dating & Renting to Ladies!Today' guest is a pillar of the Comedy Community in Detroit and founder of the longest running Comedy Podcast in the World. Joel Fragomeni shares the history of podcasting (in 10 easy minutes) & who's doing Stand Up Comedy from Newbies, all the way to his conversations with Tom Arnold. While discussing his FIRST "Live-In" girlfriend, he shares his insights on how to get a lady in your life, even if it is JUST, "renting a room" to her! (hint, hint)It's hard to find anyone more knowledgeable about Stand Up Comedy and willing to talk... non-stop about it, t...2020-02-221h 06

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #258: Pure Quality A lot of ground is covered on this show, as Ted Moss returns to re-cap the Oscars with Joel and talk about his own podcast. Joel discusses which Oscar picks he got wrong and (mostly) right, and why Parasite really deserved to win. The guys also discuss podcast audio quality, toilet paper budgets, travel nightmares, and Ted takes us back to a quaint time when porn movies played at drive-in movie theaters. Plus, reviews of James May: Our Man in Japan, HBO’s The Outsider and McMillions, Locke and Key and much more. This image is not in...2020-02-191h 42

JoelRadio.netJoel Radio #257: Movie Mania 2020The giant, be-all-end-all movie review and Oscar preview show is here for 2020. It’s the biggest Joel Radio of the year, and Joel is joined by a new guest co-host, comedian Jason Fylan-Mares, who shares his best and worst films of the year. But wait, Corey Hall returns from a public radio booking to add…2020-02-042h 38 $Something O\'er the Hill$ Something O'er the Hill#051 - Joel FragomeniJoel Fragomeni helps run Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, and has been doing comedy for a long ass time.2018-02-012h 11

Tennco PresentsTennco Presents: Top Tenneys – Episode 1: Vegetables or ClooneyThe results are in and we now know there is at least one finished episode of this podcast! Welcome to an all new podcast by John E.L. Tenney, who for some reason thinks another podcast is something he should do. IN this premiere episode John visits with Detroit comedian Joel Fragomeni and they discuss all manner of nonsense in the hopes that someone will care enough to listen to the entire show. George Clooney or Hugh Jackman? Favorite vegetables? All these startling questions and more are answered in this episode… plus actual Top Ten Lists, although most of the li...2013-03-2200 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #66: Fishing With JakeJoel Radio returns with power. Really. Power, meaning the utility company actually managed to keep the lights on long enough to finish the podcast. This follows a long, hot, sticky week in Detroit, where the power went out, a comedy show was ruined and the people were miserable - sounds like every week! Actually not, as Joel saw Paul McCartney perform live this week and gives a full, enthusiastic review. Corey, meanwhile, is stuck at home watching reality TV. Especially his favorite show, Storage Wars. But for God's sake, don't watch the sad, 2nd-tier knock-offs. Also, the guys join...2011-07-2800 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #65: UnskimmedJoel and Corey are joined on this show by Eric Thomas, a comedian, radio talent and podcaster. Eric claims he can talk about anything - and he does! This is a really fun show. The guys memorialize the end Club Bart's Comedy Night and look forward to Joel's new show (info here!). There's also much irreverence about the Casey Anthony not guilty verdict, including Florida's future stripper prospects and Joel's explanation of why "reasonable doubt" isn't what people think it is. Also, the top movies of 2011 so far, Joel revamps the blog, Corey cries for old media, and Corey...2011-07-0800 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #64: Cars 2 SucksCars sucked. The sequel Cars 2 comes out this week. It sucks too, according to Corey Hall. Joel hasn't seen Cars 2, but will go along will that sentiment anyway. Other things that suck this week: Club Bart closing, the first half of that ESPN book, Ryan Dunn's death, The Green Lantern, David Bowie's saxophone and Pirates of the Caribbean 4 at the drive-in. Things that don't suck this week: X-Men First Class at the drive-in, the second half of that ESPN book, jokes about Ryan Dunn's death, Paul McCartney live, Super 8, this show, and you. Right click here to...2011-06-2400 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #63: Weiner UIt's the week of E3 - that's the big videogame convention - so nerds like Joel and Corey Hall are excited. Usually. This year's show was a bit duller than usual, although Nintendo announced it's new console, the Wii U. The guys talk about the innovative new controller, whether they'd actually buy it, and why the original Wii was a failure. Also, congressman Anthony Weiner put his junk on Twitter in one of the dumbest career-killing moves of all-time. But the guys are divided over the humor of the situation whether it's not something "every guy" would do. Plus...2011-06-1000 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #62: Too Long to Be FunnyThe title is not indicative of the quality of this show! Oh no, that's a reference to the length of the recent comedy hit Bridesmaids, which at 126 minutes is way too long - funny or not (and it is!). This brings up the point of comedies being too long in general - thanks Mr. Apatow! Joined in this extended faux-radio show is frequent guest, John Tenney, of soon-to-be basic cable fame, and Corey Hall of, well, this show. Plus, The Macho Man is dead, but his insanity lives on, The Office is gone for the season and Corey is...2011-05-2700 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #61: One Hit WonderIt's party time! With Osama bin Laden dead, it's time for everyone to get along and love each other. Of course that won't happen and nor will Joel and Corey ever really agree on anything. While Joel thinks you can draw a straight line from waterboarding to the capture, Corey thinks the Bush-era policies are still outdated and give our current Prez all the credit. They both, however, want the "death photos" released, and gleefully look at the leaked pics of the dead Osama associates - drop the squirt gun! Also, Thor is alright, Joel's Oprah insider isn't all...2011-05-0600 min $5 O\'Clock in the Morning$ 5 O'Clock in the MorningEpisode 15: John Tenney Eric tries to make some sense of Realm of the Weird's John Tenney. Special thanks to: AlexKathrynJoel Fragomeni of Joel Radio. You can also find John Tenney at weirdlectures.com, theoddist.com, iTunes and sometimes Gusoline Alley. Music Credits This episode contains EXPLICIT LANGUAGE. 2011-05-0300 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #60: Steampunk ConventionIt was recently Record Store Day. No, keep reading, I promise it won't be THAT boring. Anyway, Corey recently shopped one of the last remaining indie record shops in Detroit and came away both satisfied and sad about that industry's decline. That leads Joel to ponder the future of technology, get nostalgic about the beginnings of podcasting, and actually be optimistic about where everything is going. For example, Joel recently checked out online music service MOG, and found it, with a few reservations, to be compelling. Listen for a LIVE Android demo! Also, a big TV rundown with Joel...2011-04-2600 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #59: Charlie & ArthurMore bombing in Detroit, and this time it's not from Joel or Corey, as Charlie Sheen decided to launch a US "comedy" tour and found the Motor City less than welcoming. Actually, it was so bad Charlie probably wished he was "The Situation" at the Trump Roast. This week, Joel & Corey break down how and why Charlie cooked up a mega-bomb, the lack of planning and preparation, and why the opening act comic is not to blame. Also, the guys break down the state of morning television, Corey defends The Celebrity Apprentice and Joel is thisclose to being in...2011-04-0800 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #58: An Unfunny SituationComedy ain't easy. This show will be an example of that. That's not a reference to Joel, co-host Corey Hall or the quality of this week's show. Instead, it's a reference to Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino of MTV's Jersey Shore, who appeared at last week's Donald Trump Roast and laid a giant egg. You'll hear the clips, the guys' analysis, and decide for yourself if he's really the unfunny douche on display - or if it was just a joke played on him by the producers of the show. Joel thinks the other comics are complicit in his bombing...2011-03-2200 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #57: Kirk Hit ThatEschewing the normal Oscar pre-show predictions, Joel Fragomeni and Corey Hall return with a post-Oscars wrap-up. It was largely a snoozer, with first-time hosts actors James Franco and Anne Hathaway hosting and demonstrating a lack of experience, and an inability to tell a joke - who knew!?! But the night was saved, in the comedic sense, by 94-year-old Kirk Douglas, who hogged the mike, mumbled incoherently, and generally acted like drunken old Grandpa giving a Christmas toast. A highlight of 2011 that won't soon be topped. Other low lights were Melissa Leo's acceptance speech, Jennifer Hudson speaking a foreign language...2011-03-0100 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #56: Beware of the Green TiltIt was only five shows ago that Joel and Corey Hall discussed friend John Tenney's new show, Paranormal State: The New Class. On this show, John returns to the studio, and the show barely gets discussed! In fact, there's more on John's mind, like Robocop getting a statue in Detroit, a computer competing on Jeopardy!, and how he was disappointed in a recent comedy show he attended. He also gets Corey and Joel to fight over integrity, open mike politics, and why Joel - not Corey - is the more qualified to host the show. This is endlessly entertaining...2011-02-1700 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #55: Hyper-Dimensional Mega GayJust a note, halfway through this week's show, Joel called it "the worst show ever". He doesn't feel that way now that it's over. Maybe it was because Corey was bringing politics into a non-political discussion about Keith Olbermann. Maybe it's because Joel's grumpy after his fabulous mid-winter vacation. Not even the television departures of Regis Philbin and Larry King helped out Joel's mood much. But, the mood was finally lightened by discussing the sanctimonious self-importance of the TV show Glee, including it's creator calling out one of Joel's favorite rock bands. Does Glee thinks it owns all popular...2011-01-2800 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #54: America's Next Top CriticsIf the guys hadn't given you enough lists with the last two shows, this week's show is dedicated to the best movies of 2010. Well, it's Joel and Corey's favorite movies of 2010, a detail that will be oft repeated throughout the show. Where Corey is largely in lock step with the critical mass, Joel's list is more unusual and documentary heavy - although one film is described as being "middlebrow" by Corey, starting a furious debate. Corey also picks a curious #2 selection, a film that Joel sees as Corey's ultimate fantasy life, and Corey agrees! Will your favorites make the...2011-01-1400 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #53: Assholes of the Year 2010As the calendar changes to 2011, its a great time to look back on the the biggest, and most accomplished, villains, scumbags, celebutards, and douche bags of 2010. Joel is helped in this by Corey Hall, and between the two of them, they know assholes - sometimes intimately. They've got assholes on speed dial. Anyway, enjoy 2+ hours of ball-busting goodness as the guys the guys rip politicians, self-serving celebs, egotistical athletes and more (including a dead guy!). This is must-listen radio, and without question some of the funniest stuff that only two actual assholes could create. Right click here...2010-12-3100 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #52: Marty and the WidgetsIt's a big week for movie lists as Joel and movie critic Corey Hall give you their lists of "Movies That People Like, That Actually Suck". It's quite a couple of lists, too. Oscar winning Best Pictures, legendary directors, Pixar - no one's safe! It's a wild and controversial discussion, so thank God the guys have the legendary director "Marty Scorcese" to weigh in on lists, too! This "Marty" is hilarious! Also, the guys get iced out of a free football game, Corey won't watch The Walking Dead, iPads are are for assholes and one of Joel's most satisfying...2010-12-1700 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #51: An AbberationIt finally happened, after years of one scheme after another, show friend John Tenney, finally cracked through to the mainstream on his own TV show. While Joel, and guest host Corey Hall, are happy for John, the actual show - as you'll hear in clips - leaves something to be desired. Hear clips of "actual" ghost hunting research, turgid voice overs and scared hillbillies. It's typical basic cable fare, and not extraordinary basic cable fare like Joel's favorite new show IRT: Deadliest Roads. That show reinforces a point that must be repeated here: White people - stay out of...2010-12-0300 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #50: Goodbye Wacky GeneJoel is back, as is Conan O'Brien. So is Corey Hall, for that matter, and the guys break down Conan's TBS debut, discuss the realities of basic cable TV, and why pretty much anybody is better than Jimmy Fallon. Joel gives his theory on the first show's unusual guest booking, and breaks down the show's boffo ratings - he beat Jay! Joel also reviews Bill Carter's new late night insider book, which he consumed in one weekend! Plus, The Talk is a lot like The View (they both suck!), Due Date is a bit stale, and Corey's "biggest story...2010-11-1200 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #49: The Cider Mill Is RuinedThis week's show is completely wacky. Guest Harry Artin Berberian returns, and he's got a brand-new rap/parody single called "Change That's Loose". It's a knock on Obama, which, nowadays, may help him get some play in the Midwest. What's Joel's verdict? Listen and find out! Also, Joel's quick TV debut on Detroit 1-8-7, Jackass 3D in all it's glory, and the cider mill has some strange new clientele. Plus, meet Randy, Harry's buddy, who's a descendant of Daniel Boone, and looking for love on the internet in 2010. He's also Harry's personal trainer, which is about as fun...2010-10-2200 min

JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel FragomeniJoel Radio #48: The Housewives of ComedyThe full rundown of this week's show will be posted later! It's two hours - another dead comic, Corey Hall sits in and no housewives!! Right click here to download - 127 minutes, 58 megs OR press the play button below and listen right now: 2010-10-0800 min

The OddistEpisode 18 Season 2: Tricks vs. TreatsWell the announcement has been made this is one of the 3 final episodes of this season's podcast. Alex and John drink apple pucker and chat about eating silverware and having sex with dogs all while John does funny voices. Hear all of Alex's big news and be fascinated by this total and complete show that even includes a guest interview! That is correct this episode has an interview! John talks with comedians Joel Fragomeni, from JoelRadio.net, and Harry "The Bat outta Hell" Artin. Joel thinks he has figured out why David Carradine died and how Balloon Boy disproves all...2009-10-3100 min