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TotalCultZone PresentsGrizzled NightIt's 2026 and we've chosen the bear... was it a wise move? NonaGoff for Nona stuffTotalCultZone.com for all my stuffFKinghello@Gmail.com - To Direct message without that social media guffThursday 8th January 2026, London, UK: Lightbulb Film Distribution are pleased to announce that Grizzly Night will be released in the UK & Ireland from 2nd February.Based on true events, the film is about one night, in 1967, when two attacks by grizzly bears, nine mile apart, took place in Montana’s Glacier National Park.
2026-01-2127 min
The Funny Music PodcastThe Funny Music Podcast - Episode 792Devo Spice and Luke Ski joined by Insane Ian, Carla Ulbrich, and Chris Mezzolesta to discuss this week's FuMP songs.
In this episode:
Luke gets a Disney cup. Devo does the Virtual Comedy Show. "Shaving Cream" by The FuMP. Interview with everyone. News: Dr. Demento Tribute Album, Weird Al's Smithsonian Exhibit, Your Friend Logan Documentary, Kate Micucci Book, NSP Announcement, RIP Mr. Wompy. Tour dates. Happy birthday Matt Griffo, Marie Cecile Anderson, and Pete Johnson! "What the Doctor Ordered" by Insane Ian. Interview with Insane Ian. Feedback. "Five Hundred Files" by Steve Goodie. Teasing.
2025-08-211h 38
Nether Region PodcastPolitely Touring the Underworld with David the Vampire (Matt Griffo)You have pulled The Vampire, which reminds you to creak open your coffin, spread those little bat wings, and let yourself fly free! There's a whole underworld down there just begging to be explored! Treat yourself to a nice vacation and more importantly, treat others the way you'd like to be treated. Do what makes you feel good, like tickling the ivories or wearing your favorite power color, and you'll see that demons and humans alike will find you delightful. Pour yourself a nice hot cup of blood and try not to gossip with devil tormentor Art Brimstone, failed...
2024-09-181h 04
The Typecast: Grow Your Art BusinessKeeping Creative Experimentation Alive in Your Design Business with Kelli Anderson | The Typecast Episode 11Send us a textIn this episode, Katie and Ilana interview Kelli Anderson—artist, designer, tinkerer, but most importantly, a person who genuinely craves human connection, which she creates through her art.Join the conversation as Kelli walks us through her life: how predictability allowed her to explore her kind of art, what it’s like to produce her pop up books, This Book is a Camera & This Book Is a Planetarium, how she’s guided by seeking freedom in her art process, and how she craves to build connection through her art.Here...
2023-09-1949 min
Then This Happened: Musical Stories2004 Dave Matthews Band Chicago River incidentSend us a textOn August 8, 2004, a tour bus belonging to the Dave Matthews Band dumped an estimated 800 pounds of human waste from the bus's blackwater tank through the Kinzie Street Bridge in Chicago onto a passenger sightseeing boat sailing in the Chicago River below.STORYTELLERGina Palm BANDFiddle - Sam Hyson Piano - Matt GriffoDrums - Mike AmandesBass - Tom Urwin Acoustic Guitar - Arne Parrott Saxophone - Eli Wilson VOCALSGriffoDrake Shrader Lexi AliotoSupport the showSupport the show v...
2023-08-0826 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesChance The Snapper & Alligator Robb, a Chicago Tale of Two Lives SavedSend us a textChance the Snapper is a four to five foot long alligator that was found swimming in the Humboldt Park lagoon, in Chicago, Illinois, on the evening of July 9, 2019. The animal was named after Chance the Rapper in an online poll conducted by the Block Club Chicago news website,beating other suggested nicknames such as Ruth Gator Ginsberg, Croc Obama, and Frank Lloyd Bite. The alligator inspired several social media accounts, and was the subject of national news coverage. Chance was captured on July 16, 2019, and found to be a male and in...
2023-06-2038 min
100 - In Da Club: A Shared History Musical Spectacular!Remember when every TV show had a musical episode? Ring in the 100th episode of Shared History with the sweat and style of the history of house music and Chicago's notorious and naughty Everleigh club PLUS original and fully improvised songs courtesy of some of our very talented friends: the Then This Happened Podcast, S6 finale guest Alex DiVirgilio, Andi Sharavsky from Sports Kid/Drama Kid, Mike Amandes, Teddy Oliver and Eli Wilson.
Huge thanks to Then This Happened: Musical Stories for really making this happen.
More on Then...
2023-05-3058 min
ComicversoComicverso 331: Battle of the Super Sons y Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaFecha de Grabación: Martes 21 de febrero de 2023.
Algunos temas comentados:
Se prepara nueva película de Hellboy, con guion de Mike Mignola y Mark Taylor como director.
The Tick y sus distintas series de televisión.
Las obras más recomendables de Terry Moore, además de Strangers in Paradise.
La curiosa carrera de Ed Brubaker en Marvel y DC Comics.
Lo más destacado de entre los títulos publicados por DC Black Label.
Los cómics de Rob Zombie y la Última Tentación de Alice Cooper.
Además: Ultrapato, influencers comiqueros, Alan Moore vs. G...
2023-02-241h 51
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesWhen Charna Met Del Close - A story of the creation of long from improvisationSend us a textCHARNA HALPERNCharna Halpern (born June 1, 1952) is founded the ImprovOlympic, now known as iO. Upon iO's founding, in 1983, with partner Del Close, she began teaching Harold to many students in the Chicago theater community. Many prominent comedians performed at iO, from Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Mike Myers, She and Close co-authored the book Truth in Comedy: The Manual of Improvisation with editor Kim "Howard" Johnson in 1994.She published Group Improvisation in 2003 and Art by Committee in 2006.The remaining theater in Chicago, originally located in the W...
2023-01-2531 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesHalley's Comet and the Panic of 1910Send us a textIn 1910, Halley’s Comet was due to pass close by Earth — and everyone from religious fanatics to news reporters stoked the fires of a global panic, believing it was the end of the world.Samba/Bossa Nova Band(Chambered Electric/Acoustic Guitar) Mercedes Sara Landazuri(Ukulele Bass) Adam Haus(Percussion) Leo Peña 18" bass drum14" snareHi hatRide & standPandeiro, tamborim, shakers14" Floortom VOCALISTSMatt GriffoDrake ShraderKathleen GibsonKerri Morrison STORYTELLERJason LordSupport the showSupport the show via...
2023-01-2314 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesThe Curse of the Ghost of Colonel Sanders and the Japanese Kansai-based Hanshin Tigers baseball teamSend us a textThe Curse of the Colonel refers to a 1985 Japanese urban legend regarding a reputed curse placed on the Japanese Kansai-based Hanshin Tigers baseball team by the ghost of deceased KFC founder and mascot Colonel Sanders.The curse was said to be placed on the team because of the Colonel's anger over treatment of one of his store-front statues, which was thrown into the Dōtonbori River by celebrating Hanshin fans before their team's victory in the 1985 Japan Championship Series. As is common with sports-related curses, the Curse of the C...
2023-01-1815 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesThe Story of Y2K - The Year 2000 Problem - The Millennium Bug - The Y2K Glitch - The Y2K ErrorSend us a textWhen complex computer programs were first written in the 1960s, engineers used a two-digit code for the year, leaving out the "19." As the year 2000 approached, many believed that the systems would not interpret the "00" correctly, therefore causing a major glitch in the systemSTORYTELLERJonald Reyes BANDPiano, Organ - Matt GriffoDrums - Mike AmandesBass - Gordon WaltersAcoustic Guitar - Arne Parrott Saxophone - Eli Wilson VOCALSMatt GriffoDrake Shrader Lexi AliotoAshley Geron Episode Names: The Story of Y2K...
2022-12-3017 min
That Film Stew PodcastSounds Like Comics Ep 174 - Superman and Batman: Battle of the Super Sons (Movie 2022)Directed by Matt Peters, Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons is the animated superhero film produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based on the comic books of the same name.
Luke and Jae take on the 19th installment in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies and the first fully-CGI animated film from DC Entertainment.
Starro is taking control of people around the globe, including Batman and Superman, planning on world domination. Jonathan Kent (Jack Dylan Grazer) and Damian Wayne (Jack Griffo) must team up against their fathers the ultimately stop Starro.
2022-10-2621 min
Super Hero Speak#481: Batman and Superman Battle of the Super SonsTime for a special bonus episode of Super Hero Speak where Dave sits down with the cast and crew of Batman and Superman Battle Of The Super Sons! This episode incudes interviews with: Jack Dylan Glazer (Shazam!, Luca, It) voice of Jonathan Kent, Jack Griffo (The Thundermans) voice of Damian Wayne, Travis Willingham (Critical Role, Sofia The First) voice of Superman/Clark Kent, Laura Bailey (The Legend of Vox Machina, Naruto: Shippûden) voice of Lois Lane, Rick Morales supervising producer, Matt Peters (Justice League Dark: Apokolips War) director and Jeremy Adams screenwriter, enjoy!
2022-10-221h 01
Hall of Justice305. Cast/Crew of “Battle of Super Sons” @ NYCC '22This episode was recorded at New York Comic Con on October 7, 2022. The cast and crew of the new DC Universe Warner Bros. Animation film “Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons” is released on Digital and Blu Ray on October 18th. Appearing on this episode are Jack Dylan Glazer (Shazam!), voice of Jonathan Kent, Jack Griffo (The Thundermans), voice of Damian Wayne, Travis Willingham, voice of Superman/Clark Kent, his real-life wife Laura Bailey, voice of Lois Lane, as well as Rick Morales, supervising producer, and Matt Peters (Justice League Dark: Apokolips War), director of the film. Jeremy Adams wrot...
2022-10-1330 min
Hall of Justice305. Cast/Crew of “Battle of Super Sons” @ NYCC '22This episode was recorded at New York Comic Con on October 7, 2022. The cast and crew of the new DC Universe Warner Bros. Animation film “Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons” is released on Digital and Blu Ray on October 18th.
Appearing on this episode are Jack Dylan Glazer (Shazam!), voice of Jonathan Kent, Jack Griffo (The Thundermans), voice of Damian Wayne, Travis Willingham, voice of Superman/Clark Kent, his real-life wife Laura Bailey, voice of Lois Lane, as well as Rick Morales, supervising producer, and Matt Peters (Justice League Dark: Apokolips War), director of the film. Jeremy Adams wrot...
2022-10-1339 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesThe Radium GirlsSend us a textThe Radium Girls were female factory workers who contracted radiation poisoning from painting watch dials with self-luminous paint. The painting was done by women at three different factories, and the term now applies to the women working at the facilities: one in Orange, New Jersey, beginning around 1917; one in Ottawa, Illinois, beginning in the early 1920s; and a third facility in Waterbury, Connecticut, also in the 1920s.After being told that the paint was harmless, the women in each facility ingested deadly amounts of radium after being instructed to "point"...
2022-07-1218 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesBret Hart & The Montreal Screw Job - WWF Wrestling incidentSend us a textThe Montreal Screwjob was an infamous unscripted professional wrestling incident that occurred on November 9, 1997, at the Survivor Series pay-per-view at the Molson Centre. Vince McMahon and his employees covertly manipulated the outcome of the match between Bret Hart, the reigning WWF Champion, and Shawn Michaels. Storyteller Chris HanleyBAND:Charlie Malave (vocal, guitar, electronic drums, synth)Matt Griffo (piano, vocal)Lily Emerson (vocal)Helena Handbasket (Background vocals)Gordon Walters (Bass)Support the showSupport the show via Matt Griffo's Patreon page at Patreon.com/mattgriffo
2022-05-1719 min
The Courtenay Turner PodcastEp 96: How to Decipher Quality News with Matt Bilinsky | The Courtenay Turner PodcastIn this episode, Courtenay welcomes Matt Bilinsky to the show to discuss best practices in finding quality news sources. It’s apparent that in this digital age there’s a bit of a social media firestorm. With clickbait, fake news, and “research” that goes as deep as a Twitter thread, it’s hard to decipher an honest conclusion on current events. While finding an angle that’s entirely true is the challenge, you can certainly receive a well-rounded perspective by finding various, even-grounded sources that will shape your own stance. Matt is here to share his tips on doing just that.
2022-04-1145 min
Wild & SublimeOrgasmic Birth, Q&A, and more: Feb live show Pt 2What’s your go-to for getting into a sexy or kinky mood? The audience tells us! Act 2 of our first live show since 2020 brings an interview on orgasmic birth, music, Q&A, and Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound. Recorded live in Feb. 2022 at the Hungry Brain in Chicago.In this episode:Goddess Erica - Orgasmic birth doulaTazima Parris - Sex Coach & Pleasure Mentor for WomenMksthingshappin - kink and relationship coachMatthew Amador - Sex-positive psychotherapistMatt Griffo - Comedian-musicianListen to Act One podcast epMore on the Feb 2022 live showWant to rev up y...
2022-04-0744 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesMusic vs Brazil's Military Dictatorship - Bossa Nova StyleSend us a textMost Brazilians believe their national identity is closely tied to the country’s music, as it unites those of all social backgrounds and creates a place of refuge from real life. However, as the dictatorship gained more control and became increasingly strict during the mid-1960s, innovation and creativity in art greatly diminished.One key figure in uprooting this paradigm was Caetano Veloso. He aligned with the hippie movement and joined Gil to create a new form of music known as Tropicalia, which artists used to express provocative ideas and politically da...
2022-04-0526 minWild & SublimeBringing Sexy Back: Feb Live Show Pt 1Let’s bring sexy back in 2022. But how? Host Karen Yates and panelists discuss changes in sex and dating during the pandemic, plus music, and a storyteller shares a tale of an afternoon hookup gone wrong in our first stage show since 2020, recorded live at Hungry Brain in Chicago.In this episode:Tazima Parris - Sex Coach & Pleasure Mentor for WomenMatthew Amador - Sex-positive psychotherapistMksthingshappin - kink and relationship coachMatt Griffo - comedian-musicianLily Be - Stoop Style StoriesFeb 2022 live showNeed a good read? Check our our recs on Bookshop!Want to rev up...
2022-03-2443 min
Mr. Bunker's Conspiracy Time PodcastPatreon Unlocked! - Frank Lloyd Wright's Fucked Up LifeIn lieu of a regular episode, we unlocked a Patreon exclusive episode! Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright had some scandalous life! We give you the whole enchilada on his life and accomplishments and air all his dirty laundry! Plus, a story that is pivotal to Andy's lore. Woah Mahmah!If you enjoyed this episode you'll love the 40+ hours of content we got over at patreon.com/mrbunkerpodSend us your thoughts to @MrBunkerPod and mrbunkerpod@gmail.com Music by Matt GriffoArtwork by Hannah RossAudio Editing by...
2022-03-161h 34
New Faith New Media“Whimsy, Curiosity, and Story” with Matt Griffo (Faith and What Resonates E 19)Gail chats with Musician Matt Griffo about his faith background, how he finds meaning in stories and in different communities, the value of whimsy and curiosity, as well as his podcast “Then This Happened” which pairs musical improv and true stories.
Find out more about Matt Griffo at https://www.mattgriffo.com
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2022-03-0256 minThe Courtenay Turner PodcastEp 71: Florida Successes and 2024 Election Predictions with Brian Swensen | The Courtenay Turner PodcastIn this episode, Brian and Courtenay discuss Florida politics, 2024 elections, and gun control. Despite what the far left has tried to coerce us to believe, we’ve all seen the immense strides Florida has taken during this pandemic. Not only have they succeeded in protecting the freedoms of their residents, but they’ve also been able to maintain the lowest number of Covid cases across the country. In this conversation, Brian shares his thoughts on what he believes to be the leading contributors to this accomplishment and how to expand it moving forward.
Brian Swensen has n...
2022-01-1059 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesThe Case of Aileen Wuornos - American Serial KillerSend us a textAileen Wuornos is an American serial killer who murdered at least seven people in 1989–90. Her case drew national attention to issues such as the relationship between gender and violence and the legal treatment of acts of self-defense by women.Storyteller Sharron PalmBAND:Charlie Malave (vocal, guitar, electronic drums, synth)Matt Griffo (piano, vocal)Lily Emerson (vocal)Support the showSupport the show via Matt Griffo's Patreon page at Patreon.com/mattgriffo
2021-12-0223 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesThe Brunost Cheese Fire - A Norwegian Food DisasterSend us a textAbout 27 tonnes of caramelised brown goat cheese - a delicacy known as Brunost - caught light as it was being driven through the Brattli Tunnel at Tysfjord, northern Norway in 2013.The fire raged for five days. Told by Asgeir Døhl Dybvig from Oslo, Norway.BAND:Charlie Malave (vocal, guitar, electronic drums, synth)Matt Griffo (piano, vocal)Lily Emerson (vocal)Gordon Walters (bass)Support the showSupport the show via Matt Griffo's Patreon page at Patreon.com/mattgriffo
2021-11-1918 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesMercy the Coyote gets in trouble in ChicagoSend us a textA coyote bit a little boy, Chicagoans wanted the coyote dead, but Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation in suburban Barrington, IL stepped in to show everyone Mercy.Listen to the unedited podcast and help support the episodes at --> https://www.patreon.com/mattgriffo
2021-08-2711 minWild & SublimeErotic Hypnosis and more“We like to call it the hot sauce of kink.” Lois Lane shares about the versatile practice of erotic hypnosis, and how it can add spice to sex and relationships from D/s to vanilla (and everything in between).In this episode:“Mind Play: A Guide to Erotic Hypnosis” on BookshopWant to learn more on erotic hypnosis? Check out our Sexual Resources page!Matt Griffo - Comedian-musican Butt stuff? Yes, please! Join The Afterglow for a birthday butt-centric treat this month!They said WHAT? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.Want to learn...
2021-08-1220 min
The Paper Machete Audio MagazineThe Audio Magazine: 3.17.21Happy St. Patty's Day Machete fans,This week marks an emotionally treacherous double holiday for us—both Chicago's trickiest day for saloons crossed with the one-year anniversary of the Machete on lockdown—and it has us in a mood, friends.Our solution, naturally, is a holiday podcast to beat back the blues and blahs of this erstwhile green occasion with comedy and music from Machete past and present. This episode features premium St. Patty's content from Maureen San Diego, stellar standup from artists like Janelle James and John McCombs, some incredible Piers Morgan content, and outs...
2021-03-1756 minMr. Bunker's Conspiracy Time PodcastUNLOCKED! - Mike DeBardeleben the "Mall Passer"In lieu of a regular episode, we unlocked a Patreon exclusive episode! We bring you the whole enchilada on serial killer/currency counterfeiter Mike DeBardeleben. This is choc full of true crime-y goodness. Plus, the greatest fast food mascot of all time Burger Chef, Steven Segal, and UDF. If you enjoyed this episode you'll love what we got over at patreon.com/mrbunkerpodSend us your thoughts to @MrBunkerPod and mrbunkerpod@gmail.com Music by Matt GriffoArtwork by Hannah RossAudio Editing by Arthur StoneFollow Us:
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2021-03-171h 42
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesSuper Massive Black Holes and LIGOSend us a textCosmic science. Black holes and how we know about them thanks to multiple scientists and LIGO (The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory). Listen to the unedited podcast and help support the episodes at --> https://www.patreon.com/mattgriffo
2021-01-0227 min
The Booze + Spirits PodcastEp. 003 – Salty Bill's Limp RichardEveryone knows at least one story about a Lover's Lane ghost, but let's call these specters what they really are: cockblockers. In this episode we investigate a trio of these incorporeal cockblockers--The Pitcher Man, The Bandage Man, and Skinned Tom. And in case you haven't been blocked enough, a salty, foamy whiskey drink is on deck to try to finish you off. All this, plus Cait gives advice, Nick botches his audio, and both of them overshare about underage drinking.*Technical Note: We had some serious technical issues this episode, and as a result sound quality has...
2020-11-2731 minWild & SublimeQueerness and MOREQueer once meant gay, but does it still? Sarah Sloane talks gay vs. queer, and how a once-maligned word has taken on expansive new meaning. Matt Griffo sings a spooky-sexy song. Aiden Nicholson discusses the joys and importance of regular STI testing and getting comfy talking to partners about sexual health. Karen shares a sexy poem by Nobel Prize winner Louise Glück.Sarah Sloane of #open, the dating app for ethically non-monogamous people and their partners, joins What’s Up with That? to discuss the terms “gay,” “queer,” and beyondMatt Griffo sings “Monster Party in My Pants” fro...
2020-10-0830 minWild & Sublime4 Steps to Ask for What You Want in BedWouldn't it be amazing to get what you REALLY want? Even if it’s outside your relationship comfort zone? Sex coach Caitlin V Neal, educator Ren Grabert, kinkster Mksthingshappin and host Karen Yates discuss and role-play how to ask for what you want with a partner. Plus a sexy song from comedian-musician Matt Griffo, and Karen’s Sermon on the Pubic Mound.Panelists discuss and role-play how to ask for new sexy stuff with a partner in four parts: The Prep, The Ask, The Negotiation, The Takeaway. Recorded at our December 2019 live show. Comedian-musician Matt Griffo and cellist Leyla...
2020-08-2040 min
Idiosyncratic Transmissions PodcastIdiosyncratic Transmissions Podcast - Episode 423Music from Jamendo and The FuMP. Theme song from Dan at DanOSongs.com. Millio - Another World Square a Saw - Falling Apart Temperature Falls - Zuzu's Petals The Same Persons - Ocean The Victory Drive - The Countdown Pt. II Matt Griffo - All My Best Friends Are In Tokyo Jail
2020-06-0828 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesThe Story of Streeterville - A Chicago LegendSend us a textThis is a Story about Cap Streeter, a drifter who schemed his way into creating what is now one of the most expensive parts of Chicago.Steph Charaska (Storyteller)BAND:Drake Shrader (vocals) Holly Souchack (vocals)Mary Hynes (vocals)Lexi Alioto (vocals) Arne Parrott (guitar) Matt Griffo (vocal/piano/bass)Dan Krackhardt (cajon)Support the showSupport the show via Matt Griffo's Patreon page at Patreon.com/mattgriffo
2020-03-1226 min
Comedy @ The Carlson CastEpisode #115 Matt Griffo & Saunt YübearToday’s episode is a musical comedy extravaganza. We had Rochester native and all around hilarious performer, Matt Griffo. We talked about his writing process, his work as musical director at Second City in Chicago and misplaced body parts. Comedy sister duo, Saunt Yübear told us about their meteoric rise, how they started on a lark and irresponsible uses of astronomy. Billy D’Ettorre is back with a very interesting story of comedy history involving David Letterman’s special friend and Ross Johnson brings us the Stand Up News!!!
2020-02-211h 39
The Madness ContinuesMatt Griffo - Music, Comedy, Travel, TroubadourMatt Griffo and I met at one of the weirdest comedy shows I've ever been to in my life. It was at The Troubadour in London. Amazingly, we were two Chicago comedians who happened to meet at this strange little comedy show in London's west end.
The guy is stupid talented - he plays instruments, he makes jokes, he does improv. Honestly, I wish I had as many skills as this guy.
Check him out online:
https://www.facebook.com/itsmattgriffo/
https://twitter.com/mattgriffo
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC83eZY976I-BIkzviYnhMQA
https://mattgriffo.bandcamp.com/
And his own...
2020-02-1100 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesThe Waitangi Day Protest DildoSend us a textThe woman who threw a dildo at Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce on New Zealand's national day.Listen to the unedited podcast and help support the episodes at --> https://www.patreon.com/mattgriffo
2020-02-0523 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesOperation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions ScandalSend us a textIn 2019, a scandal arose over a criminal conspiracy to influence undergraduate admissions decisions at several top American universities. The investigation into the conspiracy was nicknamed Operation Varsity Blues.Listen to the unedited podcast and help support the episodes at --> https://www.patreon.com/mattgriffo
2020-01-2920 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesJane Fonda The ActivistSend us a textJane Fonda has had a life full of activism and has now begun “Fire Drill Fridays.” The protests, which Fonda refers to as "Fire Drill Friday," are to show support for a Green New Deal and bring awareness to the ways in which climate change affects other parts of human life, such as women's rights, access to drinking water and global militarism.It's amazing to me how many other people she is having come with her to join the cause. It's truly inspiring. This episode is all about how J...
2020-01-0812 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesThe Vantablack Feud - Anish Kapoor vs. Stuart Semple & The Chicago BeanSend us a textAn art feud over color between Stuart Semple and Anish Kapoor. They have been feuding since 2016 when Kapoor received exclusive rights to the Vantablack pigment, said to be the blackest shade of black ever created.In retaliation, Semple created the "pinkest pink" paint pigment and banned Kapoor from purchasing it, shortly followed by his Faze colour-changing paint. Now the British artist has done the same thing with Black 3.0.Listen to the unedited podcast and help support the episodes at --> https://www.patreon.com/posts/32638318
2019-12-2622 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesPaul McCartney Goes to a Tokyo Jail for a bag of cannabisSend us a textIn this episode comedian Ron Ervin tells the story of Paul McCartney getting arrested in Tokyo in 1980. Listen to the unedited podcast at and help support the episodes at --> https://www.patreon.com/posts/32302553
2019-12-1017 min
Then This Happened: Musical StoriesCleveland Balloonfest ’86Send us a textBalloonfest '86 was a 1986 event in which the United Way of Cleveland in Ohio set a world record by releasing almost one-and-a-half million balloons. The event was intended to be a harmless fundraising publicity stunt, but the balloons drifted back over the city, Lake Erie, and landed in the surrounding area, and caused problems for traffic and a nearby airport. The event also interfered with a United States Coast Guard search for two boaters who were later found drowned. In consequence, the organizers and the city faced lawsuits seeking millions of...
2019-12-0520 min
Bawdy Storytelling‘BadAss’ (Saren O’Grady)Have you ever had a fantasy that you’re fearful of sharing - and then when you do, you’re shamed for wanting it? After Saren O’Grady leaves the judgmental partner who responds to her secret with ‘Jesus, what’s wrong with you?’ she reinvents herself and discovers a new passion for weightlifting - and for her hot AF personal trainer, Jake. They fall hard and bond over a shared enthusiasm for competitive bodybuilding, but then she suffers a tragic sports injury. Devastated by her body’s new limitations, Saren’s fear and depression tell her that her deadlifting drea...
2019-09-0439 min
The Nerdologues Present: Your StoriesThe CinemaJaw Crossover ("At the Movies" part 2, September 2017)Last year, CinemaJaw and Your Stories made a plan to cross-pollinate their hosts onto each other's shows. Then real life happened. But today, the crossover is complete! Relive CJ host Matt K's Your Stories appearance from last year on this pod, and then head on over to CinemaJaw.com to hear Eric chat about this show on theirs!
This week's archival dive brings us:
Dwight: Man of Constant Sorrow
Matt Griffo: Rated R
Brandon Kirkman: Stay Tuned / Karen
Kelly Opalko: Pop Culture Bonding
Matt Kubinski: Big Top Pee-wee
Dwight: The Saga Begins
2018-09-1042 minThe Nerdologues Present: Your StoriesThe CinemaJaw Crossover ("At the Movies" part 2, September 2017)Last year, CinemaJaw and Your Stories made a plan to cross-pollinate their hosts onto each other's shows. Then real life happened. But today, the crossover is complete! Relive CJ host Matt K's Your Stories appearance from last year on this pod, and then head on over to CinemaJaw.com to hear Eric chat about this show on theirs!
This week's archival dive brings us:
Dwight: Man of Constant Sorrow
Matt Griffo: Rated R
Brandon Kirkman: Stay Tuned / Karen
Kelly Opalko: Pop Culture Bonding
Matt Kubinski: Big Top Pee-wee
Dwight: The Saga Begins
2018-09-1042 minThe Nerdologues Present: Your StoriesFestival Circuit: "After Dark" (The Chicago Nerd Comedy Fest 2014)We're heading to the Beat Kitchen as a feature for the Chicago Podcast Festival in a couple weeks! Seems like a great time to look back on some previous festival appearances. This one comes from the 2014 Chicago Nerd Comedy Fest and holds the distinction of the latest ever we recorded this show, hence the "After Dark" theme. On it, you can catch
Cover Stories: Roxanne
Cover Stories: Little Talks
Chris Geiger: Our Story
Katie Johnston-Smith: I Am a Gullible Adult
Matt Griffo: Ghost, Ghouls, Goblins, and Some Guy Named Gary Greg
Andy North: City Trolls Beware
John Ugolini and Brian W...
2018-08-1455 minThe Nerdologues Present: Your StoriesFestival Circuit: "After Dark" (The Chicago Nerd Comedy Fest 2014)We're heading to the Beat Kitchen as a feature for the Chicago Podcast Festival in a couple weeks! Seems like a great time to look back on some previous festival appearances. This one comes from the 2014 Chicago Nerd Comedy Fest and holds the distinction of the latest ever we recorded this show, hence the "After Dark" theme. On it, you can catch
Cover Stories: Roxanne
Cover Stories: Little Talks
Chris Geiger: Our Story
Katie Johnston-Smith: I Am a Gullible Adult
Matt Griffo: Ghost, Ghouls, Goblins, and Some Guy Named Gary Greg
Andy North: City Trolls Beware
John Ugolini and Brian W...
2018-08-1455 minThe Nerdologues Present: Your StoriesAt the Movies, Part 2This week we're back again celebrating one of our favorite art forms with some of our favorite podcasters and performers! Enjoy:
Dwight: Man of Constant Sorrow
Matt Griffo: Rated R
Brandon Kirkman: Stay Tuned / Karen
Kelly Opalko: Pop Culture Bonding
Matt Kubinski: Big Top Pee-wee
Dwight: The Saga Begins
All the performers on this week's show are up to some really sweet stuff around Chicago; we want to give a special shout out to Matt Kubinsky's pod CinemaJaw, another big contributor to the Chicago Podcast Coop!
2017-09-2541 minThe Nerdologues Present: Your StoriesAt the Movies, Part 2This week we're back again celebrating one of our favorite art forms with some of our favorite podcasters and performers! Enjoy:
Dwight: Man of Constant Sorrow
Matt Griffo: Rated R
Brandon Kirkman: Stay Tuned / Karen
Kelly Opalko: Pop Culture Bonding
Matt Kubinski: Big Top Pee-wee
Dwight: The Saga Begins
All the performers on this week's show are up to some really sweet stuff around Chicago; we want to give a special shout out to Matt Kubinsky's pod CinemaJaw, another big contributor to the Chicago Podcast Coop!
2017-09-2541 min
The FlopcastFlopcast 163: FuMPFeST 2015 Part 2 - My Sweater Smells Like IanKevin and Kornflake are back in Chickentown, but can't stop screaming about FuMPFeST! This week we review our whole crazy weekend at this funny music convention in Wheeling, Illinois (a town Kornflake would visit just to have breakfast). Highlights include: Kornflake's water breaking (what?), an Inspector Gadget chorus, Kenny Rogers-themed water aerobics, a Pod of Destiny field trip to see the Neo-Futurists, The Logan Awards, a shocking allegation from The Boobles, Dumb Parody Ideas, Dementia Smackdown Wrestling, Doornail spilling stuff, and the ancient art of "padlockigami." Plus, of course, performances by Insane Ian, Bad Teenage Moustache, TV's Kyle and...
2015-06-2134 min
Rockett RadioHappy Colostoween!!Werrrrr’eeee Back!!! What an incredible show! Interview and Music from Matt Griffo, Bad Teenage Moustache’s New Song “Real Life”, Chris Zaucha guest stars on Winner of the Week, and a dramatic reading of an email about a colostomy bag! Us the Amazon Search Bar at http://www.rockettradio.com and help support your friendly neighborhood podcaster!
2014-11-0100 minThe Nerdologues Present: Your StoriesMarch 2014 Bonus: After Dark (from the Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival!)The Nerdologues were so stoked to be included in the second annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, a wonderful event that brings together geeky comedians from all around our great city. The fest was kind enough to let us record a Your Stories podcast there to cap off opening night, so we asked some of our favorite performers from across all three days of comedy to come share stories. Here's the result! This episode, enjoy:
Cover Stories: Roxanne
Cover Stories: Little Talks
Chris Geiger: Our Story
Katie Johnston-Smith: I Am a Gullible Adult
Matt Griffo: Ghost, Ghouls, Goblins, and Some Guy N...
2014-03-3154 minThe Nerdologues Present: Your StoriesMarch 2014 Bonus: After Dark (from the Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival!)The Nerdologues were so stoked to be included in the second annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, a wonderful event that brings together geeky comedians from all around our great city. The fest was kind enough to let us record a Your Stories podcast there to cap off opening night, so we asked some of our favorite performers from across all three days of comedy to come share stories. Here's the result! This episode, enjoy:
Cover Stories: Roxanne
Cover Stories: Little Talks
Chris Geiger: Our Story
Katie Johnston-Smith: I Am a Gullible Adult
Matt Griffo: Ghost, Ghouls, Goblins, and Some Guy N...
2014-03-3154 min
404 FunnyThe 404 Special - programme 22In the first of two new 404 Specials to close 2011, Richard Cray chooses another selection of songs about the art of songwriting and the biz of music in general. Featuring live recordings from Worm Quartet and Matt Griffo, plus parodies, mash-ups, and ego-shredding satirical comment from Devo Spice, Dino-Mike, Conscripted, Morning Sidekick, Project Sisyphus, Moneyshot Cosmonauts, and Bob Ricci. Music provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by kind permission of Matt Griffo and Mark Glatt. Visit 404media.blogspot.com for links to artist websites.
2011-12-2833 min404 FunnyThe 404 Special - programme 22In the first of two new 404 Specials to close 2011, Richard Cray chooses another selection of songs about the art of songwriting and the biz of music in general. Featuring live recordings from Worm Quartet and Matt Griffo, plus parodies, mash-ups, and ego-shredding satirical comment from Devo Spice, Dino-Mike, Conscripted, Morning Sidekick, Project Sisyphus, Moneyshot Cosmonauts, and Bob Ricci. Music provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by kind permission of Matt Griffo and Mark Glatt. Visit 404media.blogspot.com for links to artist websites.
2011-12-2833 min404 FunnyThe 404 Special - programme 21On today's 404 Special: the circle of life (sort of) with Rob Paravonian, Matt Griffo, Project Sisyphus, Jeff Kornberg, Worm Quartet, Ben Twisted, Rob Balder, Robert Lund, Flat 29, The Volume Brothers, and TVs Kyle. Trying to make sense of why he's no better off at the age of 41 than he was at the age of 23 is Richard Cray. Tracks provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by kind permssion of Rob Paravonian and Matt Griffo. Visit 404media.blogspot.com for artist links. http://traffic.libsyn.com/funny404/404special21_eq.mp3
2011-06-2430 min404 FunnyThe 404 Special - programme 21On today's 404 Special: the circle of life (sort of) with Rob Paravonian, Matt Griffo, Project Sisyphus, Jeff Kornberg, Worm Quartet, Ben Twisted, Rob Balder, Robert Lund, Flat 29, The Volume Brothers, and TVs Kyle. Trying to make sense of why he's no better off at the age of 41 than he was at the age of 23 is Richard Cray. Tracks provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com and by kind permssion of Rob Paravonian and Matt Griffo. Visit 404media.blogspot.com for artist links. http://traffic.libsyn.com/funny404/404special21_eq.mp3
2011-06-2430 min404 FunnyThe 404 Special - programme 17NEW!! At long last, Richard Cray returns to satisfy your comedy music cravings for a few weeks with some brand spanking new editions of The 404 Special. This week's show features: Matt Griffo, Flat 29, David Tanny, Robert Lund, Lotzie Weaver, Pro Audio, Nuclear Bubble Wrap, Joshua Grosvent, Project Sisyphus, and Rob Paravonian. Tracks provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com, and by kind permssion of Matt Griffo, Flat 29, and Rob Paravonian. Visit 404media.blogspot.com for artist links. http://traffic.libsyn.com/funny404/404special17_eq.mp3
2011-05-2733 min404 FunnyThe 404 Special - programme 17NEW!! At long last, Richard Cray returns to satisfy your comedy music cravings for a few weeks with some brand spanking new editions of The 404 Special. This week's show features: Matt Griffo, Flat 29, David Tanny, Robert Lund, Lotzie Weaver, Pro Audio, Nuclear Bubble Wrap, Joshua Grosvent, Project Sisyphus, and Rob Paravonian. Tracks provided by Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com, and by kind permssion of Matt Griffo, Flat 29, and Rob Paravonian. Visit 404media.blogspot.com for artist links. http://traffic.libsyn.com/funny404/404special17_eq.mp3
2011-05-2733 min404 FunnyThe 404 Funny 1st Birthday Extravaganza!To celebrate 404 Funny's first birthday, here's a fresh compilation of some of the best bits from our first 12 months of shows. Featuring (in order of appearance): Will Franken, John Dredge, Richard Cray, Jake Yapp, James Shakeshaft, Jenni Armstrong & Dr Roberts, Chris Skinner & Friends, David LE Davis, Seamonkey, Nick Saalfeld, Holly Burn, Liam J Stratton, Rob Clyne, Moneyshot Cosmonauts, Pegabovine, Matt Griffo, Katerina Vrana, Eirlys Bellin, Miles Eady, Tom Wateracre, Miriam Turner, and Marn Davies. Seamonkey and Moneyshot Cosmonauts appear by courtesy of Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com.
2010-10-011h 04404 FunnyThe 404 Funny 1st Birthday Extravaganza!To celebrate 404 Funny's first birthday, here's a fresh compilation of some of the best bits from our first 12 months of shows. Featuring (in order of appearance): Will Franken, John Dredge, Richard Cray, Jake Yapp, James Shakeshaft, Jenni Armstrong & Dr Roberts, Chris Skinner & Friends, David LE Davis, Seamonkey, Nick Saalfeld, Holly Burn, Liam J Stratton, Rob Clyne, Moneyshot Cosmonauts, Pegabovine, Matt Griffo, Katerina Vrana, Eirlys Bellin, Miles Eady, Tom Wateracre, Miriam Turner, and Marn Davies. Seamonkey and Moneyshot Cosmonauts appear by courtesy of Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com.
2010-10-011h 04404 FunnyThe 404 Special - programme 15In today's show, crime, law and order, law and disorder, and several other offences to be taken into consideration. Order of proceedings: Raymond & Scum, Matt Griffo, Paul & Storm, Power Salad, Moneyshot Cosmonauts, Jonni Music, Tom Smith, Robert Lund, Jay Foreman, and Rob Balder. Judge Richard Cray presides, with assistance from Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com. For their kind permission, Matt Griffo, Thomas Nelstrop, and Jay Foreman automatically get reduced sentences. Like this one. Subscribe to 404 Funny at iTunes - and remember: keep 'em peeled.
2010-07-1931 min404 FunnyThe 404 Special - programme 15In today's show, crime, law and order, law and disorder, and several other offences to be taken into consideration. Order of proceedings: Raymond & Scum, Matt Griffo, Paul & Storm, Power Salad, Moneyshot Cosmonauts, Jonni Music, Tom Smith, Robert Lund, Jay Foreman, and Rob Balder. Judge Richard Cray presides, with assistance from Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com. For their kind permission, Matt Griffo, Thomas Nelstrop, and Jay Foreman automatically get reduced sentences. Like this one. Subscribe to 404 Funny at iTunes - and remember: keep 'em peeled.
2010-07-1931 min
The Bernard Lee Poker ShowPumped On Poker 02-04-09Forrest and Wolf welcome John Griffo, Director of Marketing for the Commerce Casino in LA. Then Matt Savage, Tourney Director of the LA Poker Classic joins the show. Plus, get info on The Bloody Battle with Suited Pockets happening on Valentines Day, live on Rounders Radio!
2009-02-0555 min