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The Family Pictures Podcast2025 Family Pictures Podcast AwardsJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith recap the year with their first ever awards show.
2026-01-051h 50
Michael Easley inContextMerry Christmas with Michael W. SmithSummary:
In this special Christmas episode, Michael sits down with the legendary Michael W. Smith for a rich, joyful, and deeply reflective conversation about worship, songwriting, and the heart behind Christmas music. Originally recorded in 2020, their dialogue remains just as relevant and refreshing today. Smith shares how his understanding of worship has matured from music-driven moments to an entire lifestyle shaped by loving God and loving others.
The two discuss the origins of some of Smith’s most beloved Christmas songs—like “All Is Well” and “The Promise”—including powerful stories behind their melodies and lyrics. Smith...
2025-12-2330 min
The Family Pictures PodcastA Home Between Cliff and River – Jeremiah JohnsonJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith trace Jeremiah Johnson’s journey from escape into solitude, through an accidental gathering of strangers that becomes a real family, and how its loss traps him in a cycle of violence he never truly recovers from.
2025-12-221h 11
The Family Pictures PodcastDon't Think You Ain't Wagering – Meek's CutoffJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith explore how the quiet persistence of women’s work—and a single act of moral courage—reshapes a frontier story built on male bravado.
2025-12-1558 min
The Family Pictures PodcastSlow Time Family Labor – The New LandJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith explore how The New Land reveals the frontier not as mythic violence but as decades of labor, loss, and quiet perseverance.
2025-12-081h 22
The Family Pictures PodcastThere's No Living with a Killing – ShaneJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith trace how Shane creates a double image of masculinity: the domestic father who builds a home, and the gunfighter who sacrifices himself so that home can exist.
2025-12-011h 10
The Family Pictures PodcastBlood, Kin, and the Frontier Father – The SearchersJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith take a journey into the West’s darkest myth—where family, race, and vengeance shape the American imagination.
2025-11-241h 13
The Family Pictures PodcastI Don't Get Mad Anymore – One Battle After AnotherJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith dive into Paul Thomas Anderson’s absurdist epic One Battle After Another, tracing how a botched revolution, an absent mother, and a very tired dad collide into a father–daughter story about surviving the fallout of ideology.
2025-11-171h 17
The Family Pictures PodcastThe Human Project Lives – Children of MenJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith look at Children of Men as a story about the memory of family at the end of time—a world where nostalgia replaces birth, and the smallest spark of new life becomes a collective act of faith.
2025-11-051h 04
The Family Pictures PodcastFixing God's Owner's Handbook – The Mosquito CoastJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith trace the collapse of a patriarch’s paradise, where the dream of self-sufficiency turns into a theology of madness.
2025-10-271h 08
The Family Pictures PodcastI Always Thought That I'd See You Again – Running on EmptyJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith explore Running on Empty as a portrait of the revolutionary 1960s ideals colliding with 1980s family life — a story about parents on the run from the past and a son who just wants a future.
2025-10-201h 08
The Family Pictures PodcastYou Didn't Prepare Me For This – HannaJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith explore Hanna as a story of overprotection and isolation—a father so intent on keeping his daughter safe that he leaves her unprepared for everything that isn’t lethal.
2025-10-131h 00
The Family Pictures PodcastHer Breasts, Family Business – Slums of Beverly HillsJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith unpack Tamara Jenkins’s semi-autobiographical tale of a family chasing stability in the fringes of 90210.
2025-10-061h 03
The Family Pictures PodcastKey Parties and Crumbling Ideals – The Ice StormJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith dig into Ang Lee’s The Ice Storm (1997), where suburban Connecticut families freeze under the pressures of shifting social mores, crumbling marriages, and one fatal ice storm.
2025-09-291h 21
The Family Pictures PodcastAn Ode to Awkwardness – Welcome to the DollhouseJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith discuss Todd Solondz’s 1996 indie darling Welcome to the Dollhouse. Dawn Wiener faces the brutality of junior high, the cruelty of family favoritism, and the faint promise of escape through music, fantasy, and misfit connection.
2025-09-221h 10
The Family Pictures PodcastChosen Family, Stolen Story – KidsJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith frame a new lens on Kids (1995): how the real “kids” built a family in the absence of parents, and how that story was twisted by outsiders.
2025-09-151h 10
The Family Pictures PodcastEat Your Fruit, Post Your Status – DidiJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith discuss Nai Nai’s proverbs to AIM slang, as Dìdi reveals how families and friends communicate expectations and escape them.
2025-09-0958 min
The Family Pictures PodcastThoughts, Prayers, and Witches – WeaponsJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith talk Weapons as it confronts America’s cycle of denial — from Sandy Hook to generational rot — asking if the real horror is how much we want a scapegoat.
2025-09-011h 09
The Family Pictures PodcastEvicted by Evil – The Amityville HorrorJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith dive into the house that bleeds, locks its doors, and bankrupts the Lutzes—turning the American Dream into an American Nightmare.
2025-08-251h 04
The Family Pictures PodcastGenerational Trauma, Rage Begets Rage – The BroodJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith discuss snowsuits, pajamas, and psychoplasmics—Cronenberg’s rage babies embody the horror of childhood shaped by parental wounds.
2025-08-181h 21
The Family Pictures PodcastWhen Society Fails, Families Turn Monster – The Hills Have EyesJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith discover when the American Dream breaks down, even the family dog learns to kill.
2025-08-111h 27
The Family Pictures PodcastBeneath the Surface: Fear, Family, and JawsJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith dive into Jaws, the 1975 blockbuster that emptied beaches and flooded minds with nightmares. At the center is Chief Brody — not just hunting a shark, but navigating fatherhood, fear, and outsider status in a tight-knit town that doesn’t trust him.
2025-08-041h 20
The Family Pictures PodcastHorror's First Family – The Texas Chainsaw MassacreJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith cover Hooper's nightmare of when the nuclear family collapses and the cannibal family takes its place.
2025-07-2856 min
The Family Pictures PodcastMy God Are We Going To Be Like Our Parents? – The Breakfast ClubJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith revist how John Hughes turned detention into confessional, capturing how teens both resent and crave their parents’ attention.
2025-07-141h 08
The Family Pictures PodcastIt's 10 O'Clock Do You Know Where You're Children Are? – Fast Times At Ridgemont HighJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith look at the generational blind spots in Fast Times, where both parents and producers underestimated what teens could handle — and audiences noticed.
2025-07-0757 min
The Family Pictures PodcastGrowing Up, Looking Back – Sixteen CandlesJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith unpack how Sixteen Candles balances teenage independence with the lingering need for parental affirmation.
2025-06-301h 00
The Family Pictures PodcastPaint it Any Color You Want – Some Kind of WonderfulIt’s still you using me — and a father trying to steer a son’s life. JIm Groom and Michael Branson Smith dive into Some Kind of Wonderful's confrontations about control, expectation, and self-worth.
2025-06-161h 12
The Family Pictures PodcastThe Sharing Makes It Real – Say Anything...Jim Groom and Michael Branson Smith unpack Cameron Crowe’s Say Anything…, examining the complicated ties between Diane, her father, and Lloyd — and what happens when loyalty, love, and trust collide.
2025-06-091h 05
The Family Pictures PodcastThe Games Adults Play – Pauline at the BeachJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith unpack Eric Rohmer’s sly and sun-drenched Pauline at the Beach, a film where love is a game, truth is optional, and every adult is chasing the freedom they only claim to understand.
2025-06-021h 08
The Family Pictures PodcastDads are for Fixing Things – TakenJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith dive into Taken (2008), the ultimate dad fantasy: what if you had a very particular set of skills and would burn a country down to save your daughter.
2025-05-201h 15
The Family Pictures PodcastHostage Family, Savage OTHER – Not Without My DaughterJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith dig into the 1991 Sally Field vehicle Not Without My Daughter — a film that’s half thriller, half imperialist fever dream, and 100% propaganda.
2025-05-121h 06
The Family Pictures PodcastThe Things You Do For Your Kids – The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering MomJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith untangle the world of Texas cheerleading ambition, suburban pecking orders, and one mom’s deadly plan to climb the social ladder.
2025-05-051h 08
The Family Pictures PodcastCha Cha Heels and Broken Homes – Female TroubleJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith unspool John Waters’ trash masterpiece, where delinquent desires, crumbling families, and gaudy kitsch rule.
2025-04-281h 04
The Family Pictures PodcastKinfolk and Cons – Paper MoonJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith ride shotgun with Addie and Moze, tracing how necessity forges family in Paper Moon.
2025-04-241h 12
The Family Pictures PodcastThe Shadow of Family Past – Vengeance is MineJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith trace the emotional hauntings of Vengeance is Mine the almost forgotten 1984 film directed by Michael Roemer.
2025-04-101h 03
The Family Pictures PodcastWith no Trade to Inherit – Breaking AwayJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith explore the Stohler family, their friends, and the Cutters that the sons of Bloomington, Indiana, will never become.
2025-03-311h 01
The Family Pictures PodcastPiazza della Famiglia – AmarcordJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith spend four seasons in Fellini's Rimini, drifting from character to character in this sprawling piazza della famiglia.
2025-03-281h 07
The Family Pictures PodcastWithout My Parents – The 400 BlowsJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith discuss the film that launched the French New Wave—François Truffaut's semi-autobiographical tale of a boy navigating parental neglect in post-war France.
2025-03-171h 01
The Family Pictures PodcastFather Knows Death – The StepfatherJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith talk family murder in the suburbs and the cost of fetishizing the perfect 50s family.
2025-03-101h 00
The Family Pictures PodcastFather Figures of Balance vs. Brutality – The Karate KidJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith discuss the influence of surrogate fathers with competing philosophies of discipline vs. domination in The Karate Kid.
2025-03-031h 04
The Family Pictures PodcastWhen Chaos Moves In – FirstbornJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith explore the under-appreciated 1984 portrayal of a single mom and her two sons as their household adapts to the arrival of the mother’s boyfriend.
2025-01-271h 16
The Family Pictures PodcastIt's a Fargin Family Picture – Johnny DangerouslyJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith talk you fargin bastiges about the 1984 gangster satire–a family picture?–Johnny Dangerously.
2025-01-1652 min
The Family Pictures PodcastEscaping Family Destiny – At Close RangeJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith visit the 1970s Pennsylvania gothic crime family of Bruce Whitewood Sr. as he draws his son into the business in the 1986 film At Close Range.
2025-01-091h 03
The Family Pictures PodcastThe Stories We Tell – A Christmas StoryJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith step into 1940s Northern Indiana to join the Parker family in this timeless 1983 holiday classic, which becomes the blueprint for the modern Christmas movie.
2024-12-1859 min
The Family Pictures PodcastSisterhood in the Apocalypse – Night of the CometJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith discuss sibling rivalry at the end of the world in downtown LA, with Night of the Comet.
2024-12-1445 min
The Family Pictures PodcastThe Family Road Trip with National Lampoon's VacationJim Groom and Michael Branson Smith discuss the Griswold's misadventures across America in this premiere episode of the Family Pictures Podcast.
2024-11-181h 07
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersThe Abundant University with Michael D. Smith - The Authority Podcast 70With so much debate over higher education in recent years, it’s time to redefine its value, take advantage of emerging technologies, and ultimately deliver a better experience to more learners. Today’s episode focuses on moving higher ed from scarcity to abundance. Our guest, Michael D. Smith, is J. Erik Jonsson Professor of Information Technology and Marketing at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Public Policy and Management. Smith is the author of The Abundant University: Remaking Higher Education for a Digital World, published by MIT Press. Michael and Ro...
2023-11-2739 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 4, Episode 12—There’s a new sports drink from New England! —A new PSA is out just for bros behind the wheel. —We present more lines that Gillian really (really) does not want to say. —There’s a new trend of bedroom etiquette…and a song to go with it! Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, and some are even members of these unions, this podcast is not affected by the strikes. We stand with the unions. Plus we paid our perfo...
2023-11-1318 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 4, Episode 11—Hogwarts LA is back with a new commercial! —Some adventurous friends are ravenous for brunch. —A 90’s commercial had a very dangerous brand of jeans. —Arnold Schwarzenegger unpacks famous song lyrics. Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, and some are even members of these unions, this podcast is not affected by the strikes. We stand with the unions. Plus we paid our performers and crew fairly, respected their time, and no one involved owns a yacht. In addit...
2023-11-0616 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 4, Episode 10—We present more lines that Gillian really (really) does not want to say. —A dating app is out for a certain illegal industry. —A family in the dust bowl is as dysfunctional as it gets. —There’s a recall on a certain kind of impractical toilet. Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, and some are even members of these unions, this podcast is not affected by the strikes. We stand with the unions. Plus we paid our pe...
2023-10-3023 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 4, Episode 9—Ted and Michael unlock new celebrity characters in Super Smash Bros. —There’s a new home rental app which comes with real life experience. —Ted and Michael reveal a lost prospective James Bond theme song. —Roll call at a retirement home is never easy. Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, and some are even members of these unions, this podcast is not affected by the strikes. We stand with the unions. Plus we paid our performers and crew fairl...
2023-10-2318 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 4, Episode 8—Ted and Michael claim to be altruistic inventors. —A new PSA is out just for bros who have to walk through doors. —Two cool kids in the cafeteria discuss some fast-approaching classmates. —There’s a new Fraud Kit for people who want to climb the corporate ladder! Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, and some are even members of these unions, this podcast is not affected by the strikes. We stand with the unions. Plus we paid our perfor...
2023-10-1621 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 4, Episode 7—Two Russian guys head into a blind date. —A sports announcer cannot stop oversharing his observations. —We present more lines that Gillian really (really) does not want to say. —There’s a face mask to help your dog love you more! —Ted and Michael play a dangerous game called “Bee or Candy?” Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, and some are even members of these unions, this podcast is not affected by the strikes. We stand...
2023-10-0918 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 4, Episode 6—Hogwarts LA is running a new commercial. —A professional athlete breaks up with his girlfriend. —”The Singing Bully” is back…as a horror movie. —Ted and Michael admire their wives’ intellects. Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, and some are even members of these unions, this podcast is not affected by the strikes. We stand with the unions. Plus we paid our performers and crew fairly, respected their time, and no one involved...
2023-10-0220 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 4, Episode 5—The guys get a sneak peak of the latest “Fast and Furious” movie AND interview the cast! —Mike is back in the shower…with you. —A new PSA is out just for bros who don’t know how to treat a lady. —Ted, Michael, and Gillian have their annual secret Santa. Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, and some are even members of these unions, this podcast is not affected by the stri...
2023-09-2526 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 4, Episode 4—Ted and Michael unlock new celebrity characters in Super Smash Brothers! —A new PSA is out just for bros who need a tissue. —The newest teen party trend is both dangerous and delicious. —Ted and Michael join the space billionaires! Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, and some are even members of these unions, this podcast is not affected by the strikes. We stand with the unions. Plus we paid our per...
2023-09-1825 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 4, Episode 3—The Avengers have a new, confusing enemy. —Michael introduces Ted to a spooky new prospective writing partner. —We present more lines that Gillian really (really) does not want to say —A new slow cooker also educates! Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, and some are even members of these unions, this podcast is not affected by the strikes. We stand with the unions. Plus we paid our performers and crew fairly, respected their time, and no one in...
2023-09-1122 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 4, Episode 2—Werner Herzog is up for parole! —A new parenting technique uses a legendary comedian as its model. —Ted unveils his newest impression…Michael! —A morning show’s food segment has a new spin on cereal. Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, and some are even members of these unions, this podcast is not affected by the strikes. We stand with the unions. Plus we paid our performers and crew fairly, respected their time, and no one involved owns a yacht...
2023-09-0429 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 4, Episode 1—Hogwarts is back with a new campus, and they've moved west! —We present lines that Gillian really (really) does not want to say. —A PSA just for bros who talk too much. —A sports announcer has no filter, and a ton of intuition. —”Ted and Michael” is remembered in a documentary from the future. Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, and some are even members of these unions, this podcast is not affected by the strikes. We st...
2023-08-2821 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason Four PromoTed and Michael have to write a lot of sketches each season. Here’s how they do it! Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones is a non-union production. While the creators wholeheartedly support the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, and some are even members of these unions, this podcast is not affected by the strikes. We stand with the unions. Plus we paid our performers and crew fairly, respected their time, and no one involved owns a yacht. In addition to your hosts Ted O’Gorman and Michael Paul Smith, this season features the voice talent of N...
2023-08-2104 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 3, Episode 8The show transforms into the style of “Martin and Lewis.” Michael reveals his admiration for Zac Efron. There’s a new home DNA test, with a basketball legend at the helm. ~*~ Credits: "Martin and Lewis 1" Vampire: Ted O'Gorman, Michael Smith, Gillian Pensavalle V.O.: Patrick McCartney Woman: Hallie O'Gorman Leonardo: Andrew Bancroft “Zac Efron” Ted O’Gorman, Michael Smith, Gillian Pensavalle “Martin and Lewis 2” Vampire: Ted O’Gorman, Michael Smith, Gillian Pensavalle V.O.: Patrick McCartney Woman: Halli...
2022-03-0131 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 3, Episode 7Australians deliver bad news. Gillian helps Ted and Michael with their website bios. There’s a new impulse item to class up your bedtime. Ted and Michael unlock more hidden celebrity characters in Super Smash Brothers. Gillian, Michael, and Ted get a visit from a “radio magician.” ~*~ Credits: "Australian Bad News: 1" V.O.: Michael Smith Guy: Ted O'Gorman, Andrew Bancroft, Mike O'Gorman Gal: India Hooi "Inner City" Ted O'Gorman, Michael Smith, Gillian Pensavalle "Bedtime Corsages" V.O.: And...
2022-02-2226 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason 3, Episode 5Ted and Michael go… noir. A new medical condition exists with a stunningly medieval remedy…for some people’s most intimate of areas. Supervillain Bane has to walk through Santacon! Ted and Michael answer fan mail. ~*~ Credits: "Ted and Michael Noir: 1" Ted O'Gorman, Michael Smith, Gillian Pensavalle Good: Patrick McCartney "Swiss Cheese Penis"V.O.: C. Julian Jimenez Man 1: Ted O'Gorman Man 2: Eddy Lee Man 3: Patrick McCartney "Bane at Santacon" V.O./Drunk 1: Ted O'Gorman Bane...
2022-02-0829 min
Three & OutMichael David Smith of NBC Sports's ProFootballTalk joins the Big Show!Michael David Smith, longtime editor and writer at NBC Sports's ProFootballTalk, joins the Big Show to talk Jon Gruden, the Las Vegas Raiders, Washington Football Team, the AFC playoff race, and much more! FiveThirtyEight's Ty Schalter, NBC Sports's Samantha Bunten and Michael Schottey of Pickwatch.com also break down the Gruden saga, plus pick the full slate of Week 6 NFL games, courtesy of Pickwatch.com!
2021-10-141h 07Three & OutMichael David Smith of Pro Football Talk joins the Big ShowNBC Sports' Michael David Smith, managing editor of Pro Football Talk, joins the crew for #NFLSchedule talk of all kinds. We dig into primetime games, the International Series, and all the hype around the NFL schedule release!
2021-05-1341 min
Name Taken Podcast: Who Else Out There Is Named Michael Marshall?Ep. 2 "Interview with bestselling author Michael Marshall Smith"I interview bestselling suspense, horror, and & sci-fi author Michael Marshall Smith. As an author who has published over a dozen novels and nearly 100 short stories under THREE different pen names, Michael Marshall Smith is a the perfect person to begin shedding light on what's in the name Michael Marshall.
2021-03-0924 min
Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek UniversityMichael A. Smith: What changes can we make within Fraternity/Sorority Life to be relevant for Gen Z?Welcome to episode # 108 of Fraternity Foodie! Today our guest is Michael A. Smith, Assistant Dean for Student Engagement at Newberry College in South Carolina. Michael and I recently spoke at the AFA Annual Meeting on Recruiting and Retaining Gen Z, which was a great pairing for us since we were able to share our two perspectives as a Gen X and as a Millennial. We find out why Michael attended Coastal Carolina University for his undergraduate experience, what was special about Delta Chi Fraternity on that campus, what he learned being on the IFC and as a student coordinator...
2020-12-2342 min
Michael Easley inContextSpecial Edition: Merry Christmas, with Michael W. SmithA special Christmas episode featuring some great Christmas music as well as a conversation with Michael W. Smith as he shares his heart behind writing music for Christmas and for worship in general.
In this episode Michael Easley and Michael W. Smith talk about:
-Writing worship and leading music
-Michael W. Smith's advice to young worship writers and leaders
-A theology of worship
Show notes: https://michaelincontext.com/mws-merry-christmas/
2020-12-2230 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason Two, Episode 12Robert DeNiro doesn’t know who he is. We present a scene that only works in a visual medium. A new fraud kit is perfect for emotionally manipulative parents. Ted and Michael go to sleep in their new bunk beds. Cast: 'I’m Robert DeNiro' Robert DeNiro: Ted O’Gorman Joe Pesci: Michael Paul Smith Nurse: Gillian Pensavalle Doctor: Hallie O’Gorman Martin Scorcese: Nik Walker 'Scenes For A Visual Medium: Monsters' V.O: Gilli...
2020-07-2219 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason Two, Episode 11Ted and Michael set up a “Fish Track.” Lieutenant Columbo takes an improv class. Three friends enter a jazz haunted house. A new product scares sexual harassers. Hogwarts Canada has a new commercial! Cast: "Fish Track" Ted O’Gorman, Michael Paul Smith, Gillian Pensavalle "Columbo Takes an Improv Class" Columbo: Ted O’Gorman V.O: Michael Paul Smith Teacher: Gillian Pensavalle Student: Hallie O’Gorman "Jazz Haunted House" ...
2020-07-1520 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason Two, Episode 10Elle Woods takes a dark turn in life in a new “Legally Blonde” movie. Sean Connery reads a Wikipedia summary of a Tyler Perry movie. Ted and Michael unlock more celebrity characters in Smash Brothers. Cast: "Legally Blonde 3" [Parts 1 and 2] V.O: Ted O’Gorman Elle: Hallie O’Gorman Judge: Michael Paul Smith Lawyer: Gillian Pensavalle "Connery Reads Madea" V.O: Michael Paul Smith Sean Connery: Ted O’Gorman "Celebrity Sma...
2020-07-0818 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason Two, Episode 9Don Draper from the 90’s has another pitch. Ted and Michael analyze another classic Wall Street Journal cartoon. A lady tries to plan a trip to the movies with her professional athlete boyfriend. A grade school bully has additional talents. Cast: "90’s Draper 2" Draper, Exec: Mike O’Gorman Roger: Ted O’Gorman "Wall Street Journal Cartoons Described 3" Ted O’Gorman, Michael Paul Smith "Pro Athlete Boyfriend 2" Athlete: Michael Paul Smith Girlfriend...
2020-07-0119 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason Two, Episode 8Michael pitches Ted some new business ideas. Spud (from “Trainspotting”) irons his pants. A member of the Baseball Furies (from “The Warriors”) tries to sneak out of the house at night. The Emperor (from “Star Wars”) orders dinner at a Mexican restaurant. The sound of the barber shop’s electric hair clippers has been replaced by a...less annoying sound? Cast: "Business Ideas" Michael Paul Smith, Ted O’Gorman "Spud Irons His Pants" Spud: Michael Paul Smith "Ba...
2020-06-2422 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason Two, Episode 7Ted and Michael present select scenes from their prospective blockbuster action/thriller. Cast: "Irish Cop" Marty McLaren/Michelle Rodriguez: Ted O’Gorman Irish Sarge/American Commissioner: Michael Paul Smith Tyrone Tipperary: Emmanuel Polycarpe Donut guy: Richie Kormos Morris Spiegelman: Luke Sholl Clerk: Nick Costa
2020-06-1719 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason Two, Episode 6The Joker gets a pedicure. Ted and Michael surprise Gillian with their new Rube Goldberg machine. Michael introduces Ted to more celebrity characters in the video game “Smash Brothers.” Sean Connery needs someone to spare a square! A new fraud kit is out for those who want to pretend to be orphans. Cast: "Joker Gets A Pedicure" The Joker: Karl Queensborough "Rube Goldberg Machine" Ted O’Gorman, Michael Paul Smith, Gillian Pensavalle "Celebrity Smash Bro...
2020-05-2720 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason Two, Episode 5Gillian gets a gun, and it completely changes her and Michael’s behavior. Werner Herzog calls Steve Zahn and leaves an emotional voicemail. We present a scene that only works in a visual medium. Hogwarts Canada has a new commercial. Steve Zahn calls Werner back. Cast: "Gillian Gets A Gun" Gillian Pensavalle, Michael Paul Smith, Ted O’Gorman "Werner Calls Zahn" Werner Herzog: Ted O’Gorman Steve Zahn: Michael Paul Smith "Scenes For...
2020-05-2016 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason Two, Episode 4There’s a new hit streaming series called “Hitmen In Cars Getting Coffee” Booze is now consumable anywhere by prescription! Brad Pitt has a new brand of tequila. Cast: "Hitmen In Cars Getting Coffee" Sal Giorgio: Ted O’Gorman Guy Zetella: Mike Houston Producer: Michael Paul Smith Waitress: Gillian Pensavalle "Emotional Support Booze" Doctor/V.O: Ted O’Gorman Patient: Hallie O’Gorman Patient 2: Gillian Pensavalle Security Guard, Man, Boss: Michael P...
2020-05-1320 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason Two, Episode 3A Reading Rainbow segment has a slightly weird book report. A new product is on the market for those that want to appear intentionally bald. A Reading Rainbow segment has a weirder book report. A new product suggests extreme measures to prevent oversleeping. A Reading Rainbow segment has an off-the-charts bizarre book report. A new product combines ice cream and facial hair. The final Reading Rainbow segment has an unbelievably inappropriate book report. Cast: "Reading Rainbow 1" Boy: Ted...
2020-05-0617 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason Two, Episode 2Michael takes us on another sexy journey… into the shower… with him. So… sexy? You be the judge. Tyburn Industries has a new “Fraud Kit” for people who want to pretend to be pregnant. A woman decides on what to order for dinner with her professional athlete boyfriend. Donald Trump and Stephen Miller play another round of the board game “Guess Who.” It’s the end of the Werner Herzog interview series with Steve Zahn...or is it? Cast: "Shower With Mike 6" Michael Paul Smith ...
2020-04-2916 minTed and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason Two, Episode 1Ted, Michael, and Gillian ponder what life without each other would be like. Hogwarts has a new campus...in Canada! The Neo-Nazi movement is seeking new forms of musical recruitment. Werner Herzog is back with his series of involuntary interviews with Steve Zahn. Cast: “If We Didn’t Know Each Other” Ted O’Gorman, Michael Paul Smith, Gillian Pensavalle “Hogwarts Canada 1” Ted O’Gorman, Michael Paul Smith, Mike O’Gorman, Gillian Pensavalle, Hallie O’Gorman, Mike Houston, J. Julian Christopher ...
2020-04-2221 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason One Episode TwelveTed, Michael, and friends present more things you should never, ever say on a first date… or probably ever. Steve Zahn plays the classic Nintendo game Punch Out. The “Hogwarts Boston” campus is amidst an advertising blitz, with a new commercial. Another marriage comes to an end at the hands of unabated karaoke. Credits: --Thing You Should Never Ever Say on A First Date 3-- Cast: Ted O’Gorman, Michael Paul Smith, Gillian Pensavalle, Kelly Warne, Hallie O’Gorman --Steve Zahn Punch Out--
2019-07-0319 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason One Episode ElevenSummary: Andre the Giant finds himself in a ball pit at Chuck ‘E Cheese. A new Sandals resort highlights a man learning about his wife’s dark secret. A man debriefs the feds about his alien abduction. New footage from Apollo 11 reveals some personal conflicts. Credits: --Andre in the Ball Pit-- Andre: Mike O’Gorman Man: Ted O’Gorman Woman: Gillian Pensavalle *Features original music by Richie Kormos* --Sandals Paradise-- V.O: Ted O’G...
2019-06-2622 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason One Episode TenMichael describes another classic Wall Street Journal cartoon to Ted. Michael takes us all on another sexy journey… into the shower… with him. So… sexy? You be the judge. A new sunscreen specializes on parts that usually go unexposed to the sun. Method actor Christopher Walken fills in for Santa Claus. The “Hogwarts Boston” campus is amidst an advertising blitz, with a new commercial. Credits: --Wall Street Journal Cartoons (Described) 2-- Mike: Michael Paul Smith Ted: Ted O’Gorman --Shower...
2019-06-1918 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason One Episode NineAndre the Giant visits a Spanish tapas bar. A new company offers full “fraud kits” for people who want to pretend to be successful. A new “Twilight Zone” episode features a guy who aims to make civil rights movements and other people’s identities all about himself. Credits: --Andre at the Tapas Bar-- Andre: Mike O’Gorman Server: Gillian Pensavalle *Features original music by Richie Kormos* --Fraud Kits (Successful)-- V.O: Ted O’Gorman Mom: Gillian Pen...
2019-06-1218 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason One Episode EightJason Bateman stars in a new, very Jason Bateman, movie. Michael takes us all on another sexy journey… into the shower… with him. So… sexy? You be the judge. Sam Elliott plays the classic Nintendo game Punch Out. A kidnapper questions his career choice. --Guys-- V.O: Luke Sholl Jason Bateman: Mike O’Gorman Mob guy: Michael Paul Smith --Shower With Mike 4-- V.O: Ted O’Gorman Mike: Michael Paul Smith Landlord: Emmanuel Poly...
2019-06-0516 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason One Episode SevenMad Men gets a ‘90’s reboot. Michael introduces Ted to more celebrity characters in the video game “Smash Brothers.” A guy gets in a fight with his GPS. Werner Herzog continues to fawn over possibly captive Steve Zahn in their interview series. Credits: --90’s Mad Men-- Don Draper: Michael Paul Smith Roger Sterling: Ted O’Gorman V.O/Rayanne: Gillian Pensavalle Execs: Frank Danko, Kevin Mundy *Features “Grunge Rock Instrumentals” by Stephen’s Instrumentals: https://www.youtube...
2019-05-2920 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason One Episode SixAn expecting couple is given some unexpected news about their future son’s personality. Michael takes us all on another sexy journey… into the shower… with him. So… sexy? You be the judge. Lieutenant Columbo tries to do his own taxes. Hogwarts opens up a new campus in Boston, with very Boston testimonials. Credits: --Genetic A$$hole-- Doctor: Michael Paul Smith Mr. Hoyt: Ted O’Gorman Mrs. Hoyt: Kelly Warne --Shower With Mike 3-- V.O: Ted O’Gor...
2019-05-2219 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason One Episode FiveWerner Herzog continues to fawn over a now terrified Steve Zahn in their interview series. Michael describes a classic Wall Street Journal cartoon to Ted. Donald Trump plays another round of the board game “Guess Who” against his favorite lackey: Stephen Miller. Ted and Michael present some new cute things to say to your romantic partner. A new product encourages you to eat your alcohol instead of just drinking it. Credits: --Werner and Zahn 3-- Werner Herzog: Ted O’Gorman Steve Zahn: M...
2019-05-1514 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason One Episode FourA new strange and exotic musical has arrived on Broadway. Donald Trump plays another round of the board game “Guess Who” against his favorite lackey: Stephen Miller. The new Broadway musical is getting great reviews. Michael takes us all on another sexy journey… into the shower… with him. So… sexy? You be the judge. The new Broadway musical elicits passionate reactions outside the stage door. Credits: --Gingers 1-- V.O: Ted O’Gorman *Features original music by Richie Kormos* --Trump...
2019-05-0810 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason One Episode ThreeWerner Herzog continues to fawn over an increasingly uncomfortable Steve Zahn in their interview series. Ted, Michael, and friends present more things you should never, ever say on a first date… or probably ever. Donald Trump plays another round of the board game “Guess Who” against his favorite lackey: Stephen Miller. Ted and Michael offer alternatives to food-related terms of endearment for your loved ones. The New York satellite campus of Hogwarts releases another low-budget ad chock full of local testimonials. Credits: --Werner and Zahn 2--...
2019-05-0112 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason One Episode TwoDonald Trump plays the board game “Guess Who” against his favorite lackey--Stephen Miller. Ted, Michael, and friends present a variety of things you should never, ever say on a first date… or probably ever. A new TV drama is hitting the airwaves: it’s “Doogie Howser” meets “Law and Order.” Michael takes us all on a sexy journey… into the shower… with him. So… sexy? You be the judge. Credits: --Trump Guess Who 1-- Donald Trump: Mike O’Gorman Stephen Miller: Michael Paul Smith *Contains original musi...
2019-04-2410 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesSeason One Episode OneHogwarts goes the “Technical Institute” route with their new advertising blitz. Werner Herzog fawns over Steve Zahn in an interview of sorts. Michael introduces Ted to a new world of celebrity characters in the video game “Smash Brothers.” There’s a new dark cop show on HBO. But this time the criminals are never human. Credits: --Hogwarts 1-- Host: Mike O’Gorman, Testimonials: Ted O’Gorman, Michael Paul Smith, Gillian Pensavalle, Nick Costa, Hallie O’Gorman --Werner and Zahn 1-- Werner Herzog: Ted O’Go...
2019-04-1717 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesTed and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones // Promo #7In the seventh promo for "Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones," Michael addresses a widespread misconception that's already growing about the podcast. Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones: a new sketch comedy podcast made by two guys with talented friends. by Ted O'Gorman and Michael Paul Smith www.TedandMichael.com Twitter: @tedandmichael
2019-04-1200 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesTed and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones // Promo #6In the sixth promo for "Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones," Michael and Ted discuss the optimal conditions for which to listen to their podcast. Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones: a new sketch comedy podcast made by two guys with talented friends. by Ted O'Gorman and Michael Paul Smith www.TedandMichael.com Twitter: @tedandmichael
2019-04-1001 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesTed and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones // Promo #5In the fifth promo for "Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones," Michael workshops some slogan ideas with Ted. Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones: a new sketch comedy podcast made by two guys with talented friends. by Ted O'Gorman and Michael Paul Smith www.TedandMichael.com Twitter: @tedandmichael
2019-04-0801 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesTed and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones // Promo #4In the fourth promo for "Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones," Michael has a realization as he and Ted explain how the show gets made. Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones: a new sketch comedy podcast made by two guys with talented friends. by Ted O'Gorman and Michael Paul Smith www.TedandMichael.com Twitter: @tedandmichael
2019-04-0601 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesTed and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones // Promo #3Mike O'Gorman can't seem to remember the name of the show as he provides a litany of impressions for Ted and Michael. Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones www.tedandmichael.com Follow on Twitter: @tedandmichael Use the hashtag #tedandmichael on all the things
2019-04-0501 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesTed and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones // Promo #2In the second promo for Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones, Ted O'Gorman explains an alternate title for the podcast. Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones: a new sketch comedy podcast made by two guys with talented friends. by Ted O'Gorman and Michael Paul Smith www.TedandMichael.com Twitter: @tedandmichael
2019-04-0400 min
Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into MicrophonesTed and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones // Promo #1Here is the first promo for Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones: a new sketch comedy podcast made by two guys with talented friends. by Ted O'Gorman and Michael Paul Smith www.TedandMichael.com Twitter: @tedandmichael
2019-03-2800 min
StarShipSofaAural Delights No 43 Michael Marshall SmithAural Delights No 43 Michael Marshall SmithPoetry: Heavy Weather by Bruce Boston 08:25Flash Fiction: Like The First Morning by Cyril Simsa 12:00Fact: Â September Science News by Jim Campanella 29:50Main Fiction:Â The Seventeenth Kind by Michael Marshall Smith 16:37Narrators: Paul Campbell, Julie Davis,Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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