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The Dogg Zzone by 1900HOTDOGDogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 219, BLADESMEN: Wacky Underwater Adventure! with Michael SwaimThe DOGGZZONE welcomes back Michael Swaim for a fan favorite, (and by fan we mean Robert and by favorite we mean excuse to record a podcast.) That's right, it's another episode of BLADESMEN! Ocean Edition Volume: Guh? We find our hero's right where we left off... having done something, somewhere and at some point in time! No time for lukewarm adventure? Skip to the end for the darkest of PxRNHUB's most nefarious categories!2025-03-191h 00
Small Beans793. Costumes & Cretins - Episode 3: Two Ghostfaces & A PennywiseMichael Swaim wrote a short Dungeons & Dragons campaign for his buds Starline Hodge, Abe Epperson, and David Bell. They basically know as much as you do, so we recorded it and here it is.
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Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty
David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan
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Small Beans788. Tales from the Pit: Codystic Fibranksis (Feat. Cody Franks)Michael meets with Cody Franks of the Least Haunted pod and Seqoidea to discuss life through the lens of his Cystic Fibrosis. Opens with the short story "run|time" voiced by Michael and Hana Michels of Spark Creative Coaching.
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Small Beans789. Costumes & Cretins - Episode 2: A Goblin Fight & A ShopMichael Swaim wrote a short Dungeons & Dragons campaign for his buds Starline Hodge, Abe Epperson, and David Bell. They basically know as much as you do, so we recorded it and here it is.
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Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP
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Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty
David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan
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Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=226912024-11-071h 07Small Beans785. Costumes & Cretins - Episode 1: Introductions & A House PartyA spooky themed D&D show?! Releasing on Halloween? 10-12 hours of content released for the next 10 weeks?! Small Beans dropping a new show without any warning?!?
Michael Swaim wrote a short Dungeons & Dragons campaign for his buds Starline Hodge, Abe Epperson, and David Bell. They basically know as much as you do, so we recorded it and here it is.
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Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty
David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan
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Small Beans775. Frame Rate: I’m A VirgoMichael Swaim and Abe Epperson sat down and watched the 7 episodes of the limited series I’m A Virgo, directed by Boots Riley. While the story is about a teen sheltered from the world due to his largeness, it becomes a social commentary about growing up Black in America along with the effects of capitalism on American communities. We talk about the impressive technical feats and filmmaking as well as the themes on display by Riley and co.
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Only Stupid AnswersCRACKED and Beyond with Michael Swaim on TRASH TALK!This episode of TRASH TALK DJ is joined by Michael Swaim to discuss his time at CRACKED, his new book THE CLIMB, and the future of narrative fiction! Will everything become DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE? Will AI destroy art as we know it? What's on the other side of post-modernism, multiverses, and meta-fiction? Oh, and of course, Step fantasy adult video games!
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Small Beans764. Tales from the Pit: In It (Feat. Brandon and Lisa)Michael brings on Brandon and Lisa, parents of two children (aged 1 and 3). Michael investigates the daily life and worries of the initial parenting phase. This episode continues the ongoing conversation about Michael and jenn’s leap into parenthood, including a huge announcement at the beginning of the pod!
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The Dogg Zzone by 1900HOTDOGEpisode 192, Bladesmen with Michael SwaimSeanbaby and Brockway welcome special guest and fellow Cracked alum Michael Swaim to the DOGGZZONE to discuss what can loosely be described as a barbarian comic book but can more accurately be described as, SQUAAAAWWWWK!2024-09-111h 05
Least HauntedEpisode 110: Ghost Writers in A.I. (featuring Michael Swaim)This time Cody and Garth are joined once again by the incomparable Michael Swaim to discuss the time a famous author wrote a book posthumously. That's right! It's actual ghost writers! They also discuss Michael's new book, The Climb and delve into the philosophical ramifications of generative A.I. on the world of artists and creators. So grab your Ouija™ boards, fire up the chatbots, and crack a few glo-sticks, it's about to get weird. Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/leasthaunted Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/UJnE3vbtN...2024-07-191h 25Small Beans743. Tales from the Pit: Cusping Hard (Feat. Marina and Tom Reimann)Michael brings on Marina and Tom Reimann, expecting parents and personal friends. Marina and Tom are expecting any day now so this conversation consists of Michael asking them about their journey so far, as he begins his own. This episode continues the ongoing conversation about Michael and jenn’s leap into parenthood.
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Michael Swaim: https://twit...2024-07-1759 minSmall Beans720. Tales from the Pit: Bringing a Child into the World (Feat. Abe Epperson)Michael asks Abe Epperson, fellow Small Bean, to discuss his thoughts about starting a family. They discuss regret, happiness, and the anxiety of bringing a human into the world. Abe’s pretty satisfied with not having kids, but it’s always been on Michael’s list of life goals. Let’s see how these friends navigate the conversation from two different perspectives.
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The Best Little Horror House in PhillySynecdoche, NY (2008) with Michael Swaim (Patreon Preview)ORIGINAL EPISODE DESCRIPTION FROM PATREON:
All aboard the bus to funland - this month's bonus ep sees Michael Swaim return after his main feed discussion about Lars Von Trier's Antichrist to talk about another bundle of sunshine, Charlie Kaufman's Synecdoche, NY!
Slippery time, solipsistic myopism, romantic irony, and more... we got another dense symbology movie, folks! Don't miss out!
2024-03-021h 53
The Nation PodcastsVideo Games, War, and Capitalism With Adam Ganser and Michael Swaim | American PrestigeOn this episode of the American Prestige podcast, Danny and Derek sit down with Adam Ganser and Michael Swaim of the 1Upsmanship podcast to discuss the confluence of history, U.S. foreign policy, and capitalism in video games. The group broaches topics like the implicit politics of first-person shooters, the capitalist logic in games based on survival and growth, the portrayal of governments in different series, and how far developers can go to portray the reality of war in a game.Check out more of Adam and Michael's work at their Small Beans podcast network.A...2024-01-3056 minSmall Beans677. Tales from the Pit: A Conversation About Death (Feat. Adam Ganser)Michael asks Adam Ganser, fellow Small Bean, to discuss his relationship with death. They discuss their faith and assumptions, and the development of death in their lives. There’s also some stories from the community that spark some further introspection.
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This episode is brought to you by Bender Bending Rodriguez. You can be like Bender by heading over to the Small Beans patreon and pledging for the Pick the Flick tier. You can choose which movies we cover on this here Frame Rate!
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I'm Glad You ExistI'm Glad You Exist - Michael SwaimOH DAMN, it doesn't get much more personally special for me as far as guests go!Michael Swaim is a professional author, comedian, actor and podcaster. He became the face of the website Cracked.com during its hey-day, the popularity of which allowed him to branch off and create his own podcast network Small Beans (which can be found wherever you listen to podcasts). Michael is a genuine creative hero of mine so it was an honour to chat to him about his career, his new book 'The Climb' and being scared of death.2024-01-151h 45Small Beans662. Tales from the Pit: BUY MY BOOK, or the Art of Self-Promotion (Feat. Jason Pargin)In a never-ending quest to both sell books and ruin his own passions and pastimes, Michael Swaim has invited fellow author Jason Pargin (John Dies at the End, Zoey Ashe series) to break down all the hardest aspects of maintaining a career as a novelist, and learns lessons that apply to all of us, especially the ones with jobs or who want things.
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Check our store to buy Sm...2023-12-131h 13
The Dogg Zzone by 1900HOTDOGDogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 153, Burt Ward's Erotic Memoirs With Michael SwaimSeanbaby lures lascivious lads Brockway and Michael Swaim to his lusty lair of libidinous libations to read from the erotic memoirs of Burt Ward, TV's Robin. JIZZ. POW. HOLY FUCK this I'm not writing like that anymore.2023-12-131h 34Small Beans648. Frame Rate: Bowling for Columbine (Feat. Katy Stoll)Michael and Abe are joined by Katy “Big Stollhouse” Stoll to discuss 2002’s Bowling for Columbine, directed by Michael Moore. They discuss propaganda, America, and sadly, the enduring legacy of its topic.
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Finally, the Podcast from FertikWill Swaim, Finally (Podcast) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelfertik.substack.com2023-11-121h 36
Small Beans637. 1Upsmanship: TastemakersThe day you’ve been waiting for has arrived. 1Upsmanship returns! New season, new place! This show’s new home is on the Small Beans patreon channel. For a few bucks a month, you will get 2 episodes of 1Ups every month! Pretty cool!
The show returns with an episode about games that formed the hosts’ form and shape of what “games should be.” A look into the gaming brains of one Michael Swaim and one Adam Ganser.
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Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz
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Small Beans621. Like Razorblade Pie: Catman (Feat. Stephen Wright & Chase Stowell)This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story Catman and the guests are Stephen Wright and Chase Stowell, the co-editors and writers for Impossible Worlds, a quarterly Sci-Fi and Fantasy digital magazine.
This story is pretty obscure, so Michael took the time to digitize the prose, so go ahead and thank him. We’ll wait.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AzRslUk5QN...2023-09-0152 min
Small Beans606. Kings of King: Michael Jackson’s GhostsAbe and Mike discuss the 1996 horror film/music video Ghosts! The Kings discuss the obvious metaphor at the center of the story, the stacked crew assembled to produce the film, and the insane scream that MJ does during the dance numbers.
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The Dogg Zzone by 1900HOTDOGDogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 127, Sexual Martial Arts with Michael Swaim and Abe EppersonSeanbaby throws open the doors of his sexual dojo to admit all challengers! Brockway and guests, Michael Swaim and Abe Epperson, accept this foolish offer. We're talking about Zenno Jojido, the sexual martial art of dick manipulation. Of course, you assumed that!2023-06-141h 23Small Beans596. Like Razorblade Pie: The Sky Is Burning (Feat. Cody Johnston)Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear
This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story The Sky Is Burning and the guest is Cody Johnston.
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Cody Johnston: https://twitter.com/drmistercody
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Quick Question with Soren and DanielMichael Swaim and Abe Epperson Stop By!Daniel is joined by two old Cracked favorites, Michael and Abe, to discuss their new independent film, and eventually get to a quick question! To support their new movie go to https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear2023-05-171h 05
The Dogg Zzone by 1900HOTDOGDogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 123, Brad Stallion in Sex Olympics with Michael Swaim and Abe EppersonBrockway invites Seanbaby and guests, Michael Swaim and Abe Epperson, to the Sex Olympics. Sorry, BRAD STALLION'S Sex Olympics. It's a careful, erotic game of never quite fucking, snakeplay, and battery acquisition. This one's steamy, bring your wrinkled panties!2023-05-171h 21
Behind the BastardsPart Two: Jack Welch Is Why You Got Laid OffRobert is joined again by Michael Swaim and Abe Epperson to continue to discuss Jack Welch. Cracked alums Michael Swaim and Abe Epperson are making a new movie and you can help! Papa Bear is based on the hilarious, poignant true story of when Swaim's Dad came out as a gay furry. Click here (https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear) to learn more and score cool rewards like posters, special thanks credits, or even a trip to the premiere!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-05-111h 33Behind the BastardsPart One: Jack Welch Is Why You Got Laid OffRobert is joined by Michael Swaim and Abe Epperson to discuss Hell's CEO, Jack Welch. (2 Part Series) Cracked alums Michael Swaim and Abe Epperson are making a new movie and you can help! Papa Bear is based on the hilarious, poignant true story of when Swaim's Dad came out as a gay furry. Click here (https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear) to learn more and score cool rewards like posters, special thanks credits, or even a trip to the premiere!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-05-091h 22
Authorized Novelizations PodcastThe Goonies by James Kahn (w/ Michael Swaim)Okay, we've got a crackerjack novelization on our hands this week. We invite Goonies superfan Michael Swaim on to discuss James Kahn's robust, liberty-taking novelization. There's more laughs, more adventure, and just in general MORE.
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2023-04-132h 13
Small Beans571. Like Razorblade Pie: S.R.O. (Feat. Sarah Griffith)This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story S.R.O. and the guest is Sarah Griffith.
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Small Beans553. Like Razorblade Pie: “Repent, Harlequin!” Said the Ticktockman (Feat. Alex Schmidt)This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story “‘Repent, Harlequin!’ Said the Ticktockman and the guest is Alex Schmidt.
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Alex Schmidt: https://twitter.com/AlexSchmidty
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Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=226912022-12-2957 minSmall Beans546. Like Razorblade Pie: Paladin of the Lost Hour (Feat. Griffin Rowell)This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story “Paladin of the Lost Hour” and the guest is Griffin Rowell.
Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP
Griffin Rowell
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Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP
Griffin Rowell
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Small Beans539. Frame Rate - Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (Feat. Two Draculas)Michael Swaim and Abe Epperson have been turned into undead creatures of the night but that does not stop this spooktacular Halloween podcast on Hotel Transylvania 3.
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99 Questions99Q - Michael SwaimMichael Swaim (Small Beans, IGN, formerly Cracked) enters a world in which one can buy robot assassins out of vending machines - but in this case, the machine instead vends a ninety-nine question interview. Join Michael and I as we discuss what sparked his deep pop-culture IQ, what work he is most proud of, Boggle, comic book publishing cliffhangers, Futurama, bing bongs, & the difference between a scavenger hunt and a treasure hunt.
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99questionspod@gmail.com2022-10-091h 35Small Beans522. Like Razorblade Pie: I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream (Feat. George Heftler)This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story “I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream” and the guest is George Heftler.
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George Heftler: https://twitter.com/littlehorrorphl
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Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=226912022-09-1345 minSmall Beans511. Frame Rate: Southland Tales (The Cannes Cut) (Feat. David Bell)A Pick the Flick episode of Frame Rate! This means one of our patrons, specifically Krischanovich, generously donated through the Pick the Flick tier and got to choose what we watched!
This episode covers the 2005 film by Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko): Southland Tales. A film with an outstanding cast, a lot of big ideas, and some really rough dialogue. The boys tackle what made this flop and more or less rip into it for 60 minutes. Sorry, Richard Kelly. Well, except for Swaim. Swaim’s not sorry.
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David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan
Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP
Ab...2022-08-091h 02
The Leetist(Ep 59) Sack Stuffers, 5 Sec Scramble w/ Michael Swaim @SWAIM_CORPMichael Swaim stops by to bestow upon us tales of making content for Cracked, IGN, and his current ventures with SmallBeans and the 1Upsmanship podcast! Oh, and of course to play GAMES about video games! Tim brings forth a sack full of trivia, and Ryan scrambles our brains with audio clues. (00:02:34) The News Game(00:17:26) Are You Smarter than a Leet Gamer(00:43:29) Getting to Know a Leet Gamer - Michael Swaim!(01:05:57) 5 Second Scramble(01:23:53) Flavor of the WeekFollow Michael Swaim on Twitter! @SWAIM_CORP And check out 1Upsmanship on your fa...2022-08-031h 42Small Beans507. Like Razorblade Pie: The Man Who Rowed Christopher Columbus Ashore (Feat. Alebrelle)This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story “The Man Who Rowed Christopher Columbus Ashore” and the guest is Alebrelle.
They discuss the moral complexities of intention, action, and outcome, the definition of free will, and the movie RIPD.
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Alebrelle: https://twitter.com/Alebrelle
Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBea...2022-07-261h 04Small Beans492. Like Razorblade Pie: The Silver Corridor (Feat. Bridgett Greenberg)This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story “The Silver Corridor” (from Ellison Wonderland) and the guest is Bridgett Greenberg. They discuss the competitive spirit, it’s impact in other aspects of their lives, and how sometimes “cog feel bad.”
We apologize in advance for Michael’s audio. Apparently a tiny bean made its way into the microphone wire and wreaked havoc (tiny beans fe...2022-06-0453 min
1Upsmanship1Upsmanship: PsychonautsChild Michael Swaim visits this episode of 1upsmanship and demands that his co-host plays his favorite game from his formative years. Adam, who wants everyone to know that he does not like Final Fantasy and “sparkly anime boys,” and while that has nothing to do with Psychonauts, would not play this game if left to his own devices. Will Adam break child Michael’s heart and hate this game or will the stars in Swaim’s eyes win over his cold heart? Or is Michael completely wrong and this game can be deleted from history? Listen to find out!See...2022-06-011h 12
Least HauntedPolterbites: What Cryptid Fu@& Real Good? (featuring Michael Swaim)Do you find yourself strangely attracted to the strange and somewhat monstrous? Like, REALLY attracted? Do glowing eyes and and long claws just do it for you? Honestly, do you want to bang a cryptid? Sure, we ALL DO. But the real question is, which cryptid would make the best lover? We took a little time with Michael Swaim to discuss just What Cryptid Fu#& Real Good?2022-05-2715 min
Least HauntedEpisode 55: Creepypasta Torte-Bean-Y (featuring Michael Swaim)This time we are joined by internet comedy and podcasting legend, Michael Swaim of Small Beans (patreon.com/smallbeans), to discuss the world of Creepypasta! What is it? How it get formed? What happens if you don't sleep for a long time? IS Demonic-Sonic coming to trap you in a Russian Sleep Experiment? Or is Squidward going to sacrifice himself to ward off a creepy bird lady? WHO IS PHONE?! Some of these questions might be answered!2022-05-271h 07Small Beans485. Like Razorblade Pie: Shatterday (Feat. Abe Epperson)This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story “Shatterday” and the guest is Abe Epperson.
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The Valley TodayBlandy's 32nd Annual Garden Fair WeekendOur conversation today gave us details for Blandy's 32nd Annual Garden Fair Weekend. Joining the chat was Stephanie Swaim, Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator and Carrie Whitacre, Assistant Curator of Herbaceous Gardens both from the State Arboretum of Virginia at Blandy Experimental Farm. Blandy's Garden Fair happens every Mother's Day weekend and will be back at the Clarke County Fairgrounds for 2022. Stephanie told us the goal is to return to the Blandy grounds in 2023. The event will feature a tremendous selection of native plants, annuals, perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs, garden tools, decor, and related items. Carrie...2022-05-0224 min
The Dogg Zzone by 1900HOTDOGDogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 68, The Double Trouble Barbarian Game With Michael Swaim!We don't watch the classic 1992 Barbarian Brothers action movie, Double Trouble -- we play it! Brockway turned every Barbarian Brothers movie into an interactive quiz/improv game, so Seanbaby and special guest Michael Swaim take on the roles of the Barbarian Brothers to flex, lift, and no third thing their way out of Trouble! Whaaaa??? Make that Double!2022-04-061h 30Small Beans471. Like Razorblade Pie: The Beast That Shouted Love At The Heart Of The World (Feat. Katy Stoll)This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story “The Beast That Shouted Love At The Heart Of The World” and the guest is Katy Stoll.
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