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Occasionally Awesome#182 A Very Special Occasionally Awesome with Very Special Guest Jayson ThibaultA very special Occasionally Awesome with a special announcement about the show near the one hour mark. We hope you enjoy this episode with our dynasty guest Jayson Thibault. Get his album 'Return to the Red State' January 6th on All Things Records, iTunes and wherever music and comedy can be streamed.
Kevin and Nick would like to thank everyone for listening, sending thoughtful emails about the episodes and any and everything else that reminded us to keep doing this podcast week after week, coming out to live standup shows and saying hi and always, always, always being awesome. You...2016-12-2000 min
Occasionally Awesome#181 Holiday Gift Guide 2016Nick and Kevin compile gift ideas for the 2016 holiday season. Discussed are everything from gift certificates to watches, records, kitchen gadgets, museum memberships, writing supplies and so much more. Happy holidays!2016-12-1300 min
Occasionally Awesome#178 Fake EpisodeNick and Kevin discuss the rise in fake news that is inundating Facebook and other parts of the internet. They go through which stories have tricked them and where they get their actual real news.2016-11-2200 min
Occasionally Awesome#177 Playlist Challenge Vol.4 (Part 2) w/ @ThisDavidTaylorPart two of the playlist challenge where Nick, Kevin match songs to themes provided by their guest, the talented comedian and writer David Taylor. Follow David on Twitter at @thisdavidtaylor and subscribe to his podcast, Until I Lose Interest' on iTunes today.2016-11-1500 min
Occasionally Awesome#175 Best Burger In LA Taste Test w/ @MissLeslieGAfter an intense taste test episode where Nick, Leslie and Kevin decided on the best mint chocolate chip ice cream (episode #119), Leslie comes back to help pick the best burger in Los Angeles. Debates were started, insults were traded and burgers were tasted. Will the winner be In N Out, Fatburger or newcomer to the Los Angeles scene, Shake Shack? Listen in and find out.2016-11-0100 min
Occasionally Awesome#174 Meltdown Menu Vol. 2 Nick And KevinNick and Kevin pick their ideal food items in from appetizers to desserts during a complete emotional meltdown.2016-10-2500 min
Occasionally Awesome#173 Kevin Teaches Us To DrawKevin teaches Nick how to draw a face. The episode is set up as an instructional for all the listeners to follow along and learn as well. Enjoy!2016-10-1800 min
Occasionally Awesome#172 Nick And Kevin Recommend Stuff Vol. 6Vol. 6 of Nick and Kevin recommending some of their favorite new or old things.2016-10-1100 min
Occasionally Awesome#171 Meltdown Menu Vol.1 Candice ThompsonNick and Kevin begin a series where they go through emotional meltdown menu items. What's your nervous breakdown all about and what are you eating? Anything goes. Money, time and distance are no barrier.2016-10-0400 min
Occasionally Awesome#170 Don't Be A Fuckboy!On their ongoing quests to identify and avoid becoming douchebags and continue evolving into gentlemen, Nick and Kevin look into what makes a fuckboy and how to avoid or stop being one.2016-09-2700 min
Occasionally Awesome#169 2016 Fall FashionNick and Kevin do their yearly breakdown and criticism of the year's fall fashion trends and recommendations.2016-09-2000 min
Occasionally Awesome#167 Parental Guidance SuggestedNick and Kevin talk about the influences and behaviors they each got from their parents, both good and bad and how they have come to terms with these things as adults.2016-09-0600 min
Occasionally Awesome#166 Playlist Challenge Vol.2 w/ Brendan SmithBrendan Smith joins Nick and Kevin for another installment of the playlist challenge. The topics in this volume are best songs for a Wes Anderson movie and best songs for a horror film.2016-08-3000 min
Occasionally Awesome#165 Dear Companies, F YouNick and Kevin express their frustrations with a list of companies they dislike because of cheap products, overpricing, run of the mill evil corporate ways and everything in between. This is a definite venting episode so sit back and listen to the complaints.2016-08-2300 min
Occasionally Awesome#164 Some Stand Up StandupsNick and Kevin rarely talk about standup on the show which is why they dedicate an entire episode talking about some of their favorite standups then and now. Enjoy!2016-08-1600 min
Occasionally Awesome#162 Playlist Challenge Vol 1. (Fight Songs And Fuck Songs)Volume one of a series where Nick and Kevin choose categories and come up with playlists for each one. Who has the best selection of songs? The listeners will decide in a poll on Nick's Twitter account: @nickyoussef. Listen in and participate!2016-08-0200 min
Occasionally Awesome#161 Things That Make You Go OoooooldNick and Kevin have both been buying their youth off ebay in the forms of reissued skateboards, old school BMX bikes and vintage clothing. They go through their reasons why and talk about things that make them feel older than they actually are form time to time.2016-07-2600 min
Occasionally Awesome#160 Nick And Kevin Recommend Stuff Vol. 5Volume 5 of stuff Nick and Kevin are into and think you should be too. This installment features some bands, books and documentaries. Enjoy!2016-07-1900 min
Occasionally Awesome#159 Lightning Round!Nick and Kevin do a series of rapid fire lightning questions on each other with topics ranging from aliens to peanut butter. If you're new to the podcast this is a great get to know you episode. Enjoy!2016-07-1200 min
Occasionally Awesome#157 I'm Just A GirlNick and Kevin pick famous women they would like to be for a day and why.2016-06-2800 min
Occasionally Awesome#156 Summer Fashion Guide 2016In celebration of the first day of summer, Kevin and Nick go through the UK edition of GQ to find some new and inventive summer trends.2016-06-2200 min
Occasionally Awesome#155 Our Favorite Childhood Video GamesNick and Kevin talk about their favorite home and arcade video games growing up.2016-06-1400 min
Occasionally Awesome#154 Occasionally Awesome: The PurgeNick and Kevin pick a few crimes they would commit if they could get away with them or if once a year there was a purge- a day where any and all crime is legal.2016-06-0700 min
Occasionally Awesome#153 Nick And Kevin Recommend Stuff Vol. 4The 4th installment of Nick and Kevin picking out a few things they're currently enjoying in life and sharing them with the listeners. Discussed are items of clothing, TV programs, Instagram accounts and more.2016-05-3100 min
Occasionally Awesome#150 Favorite TV Theme Shows With Brendan SmithNick and Kevin invite Brendan Smith back on the show to discuss TV theme songs. The guys go through some of their favorite songs and why along with sharing some favorite series moments and where they were when they first saw them. And don't worry, they only tackle older shows so there won't be any spoilers.2016-05-1000 min
Occasionally Awesome#149 Remembering Prince w/ Jayson Thibault (@theteebNick and Kevin invite Jayson Thibault a good friend and current record holder for most guest appearances on Occasionally Awesome over to discuss the life of Prince. Jayson is the biggest Prince fan they know. The guys hang out, share stories and reflect on all the good times they had growing up listening to a unique musical icon the world lost too soon.2016-05-0300 min
Occasionally Awesome#148 Geoff McFetridgeGeoff McFetridge is an LA based designer and artist whose work has been seen in commercials, print, TV, film, museums, public installations and as skateboard and snowboard graphics for over 20 years. Geoff is a highly respected artist and he sits down with Nick and Kevin to discuss his beginnings in Canada and how his vision and process has gotten him to where he is today. A thoughtful and inspiring conversation for artists, creative types and fans of art and design.2016-04-2600 min
Occasionally Awesome#146 Witnessing Historical EventsNick and Kevin pick a few major events in history and explain why they would have wanted to be there to witness them firsthand.2016-04-1200 min
Occasionally Awesome#145 Travel Diaries With Ed And Deanna TempletonEd Templeton is back this time with his lovely wife Deanna to talk all about their worldly travels and impart wisdom and advice on Nick, Kevin and the Occasionally Awesome listeners. Ed and Deanna are a well traveled couple and have great taste in art and food so listen closely and take notes before your next trip to Europe.2016-04-0500 min
Occasionally Awesome#144 Desert Island WorstKevin and Nick go over some of the worst most annoying songs they've ever heard, what makes them that away and why they would never want to be stuck on a desert island with any of them.2016-03-2900 min
Occasionally Awesome#142 Nick And Kevin Recommend Stuff Vol. 3A pretty self explanatory episode. Nick and Kevin are back with a few things that they love and feel like you should love too! Included are books, TV, a great new way to consume coffee and other fun stuff.
Remember to subscribe, rate and review Occasionally Awesome on iTunes. Every little bit helps!2016-03-1500 min
Occasionally Awesome#141 Some 70s and 80s Rock Talk With Brendan SmithHilarious TV writer Brendan Smith is also a passionate lover of rock and roll. He's here this week to educate Nick and Kevin on the era of 70s and 80s rock they were too young to experience. He talks about Iron Maiden, Rush, Foreigner, Van Halen and other bands that helped shape his formative years and what they meant to him and his friends growing up.2016-03-0800 min
Occasionally Awesome#139 Best Front Humans In RockPlain and simple: the humans who can lead a band better than anyone else. The faces and voices and personas that take a band from good to great to unforgettable.There were many to choose from so feel free to shout out any Kevin and Nick may have forgotten to mention.
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Occasionally Awesome#138 The Inspiration LA And Art Book Fair Weekend Wrap Up You Didn't Ask For But Are Getting AnywayKevin and Nick spent the weekend at the annual Inspiration LA vintage and vintage inspired expo where they saw the best clothing from the last century on display and for sale and then went to the LA Art Book Fair where they saw the best the independent art world had to offer. This episode discusses their findings and thoughts on these events and art and fashion at large. It is arguably their most pretentious episode to date.2016-02-1600 min
Occasionally Awesome#137 The 12 Most In Love Things You Can Ever DoIn the spirit of Valentine's Day, Kevin and Nick go through a list of 12 of the grandest most romantic gestures that one person who is in love with another person has ever done. After the list, Nick and Kevin talk about their views on romantic gestures and how they have evolved over the years.2016-02-0900 min
Occasionally Awesome#134 Cartoons From Our YouthKevin and Nick take another trip into their past and discuss their favorite cartoons growing up before 24 hour blocks of animation were the norm.2016-01-1900 min
Occasionally Awesome#132 2016 ForecastNick and Kevin sit down and talk about the year to come and what new year's resolutions they have come up with along with predictions they have for themselves and the world in the next 12 months.2016-01-0500 min
Occasionally Awesome#131 Hot Beef ParadeThere are countless lists of best movies f the year, best albums, best books and so on. Kevin and Nick decided to come up with best dudes of the year; guys they think look awesome, do awesome things and are so awesome we they would trade places for a few months. Sit back and enjoy the hot beef parade of dudes Kevin and Nick admire.2015-12-2900 min
Occasionally Awesome#130 Merry Christmas, Satan!What better way to celebrate the Christmas spirit than to read and discuss the 11 Satanic Rules of the Earth. Anyone can do a regular Christmas episode and talk about Jesus and presents, but Occasionally Awesome dives right into the mysterious worshippers of the dark lord Lucifer and figure out what their belief system has them living. What Nick and Kevin find just might surprise you.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: From Christmas Eve through New Years Eve, buy one Nick Youssef coffee mug pin and get the second half off. use promo code: mughead at checkout. Happy holidays everyone!2015-12-2200 min
Occasionally Awesome#129 Petty PeevesKevin and Nick spend an episode going over the little things things that bother them and try to figure out how and why and whether there is a way to deal with them in an adult manner.
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Occasionally Awesome#128 Been There. Haven't Done That.Kevin and Nick talk about two places they have been that meant a lot to them and then pick two places they want to visit before they die.
BONUS: If you like free stuff, this is for you. Somewhere in this episode Nick and Kevin will give away a free something with the purchase of a something else. First 6 people to buy will win.2015-12-0800 min
Occasionally Awesome#127 Therapy Sesh w/ Sarah Michael NoviaSarah Michael Novia is a licensed professional therapist and star of VH1’s Couple’s Therapy. Today Sarah is on the show to discuss her life, work, common issues people have in the modern day therapy world and some of Kevin and Nick (mostly Nick’s) issues on this fun and anxiety-confronting episode. Follow Sarah on Twitter: @TheSarahNovia and check out the websites she recommends for finding the best therapist at the end of the episode.2015-12-0100 min
Occasionally Awesome#125 Nick And Kevin's Fall/Winter Fashion RecommendationsNick and Kevin recommend some style related tips and items for the fall and winter season. Included are staple pieces everyone should have for their wardrobe ranging from affordable, entry level to higher end and also some weird and more unusual choices neither of the guys wear but are considering.
Don't forget to subscribe to Occasionally Awesome on iTunes and rate and review the podcast.2015-11-1700 min
Occasionally Awesome#124 13 Songs From The 90s Vice Is WRONG AboutA listener recommended a list for Kevin and Nick to discuss called '13 Worst Songs from the 90s.' What the guys discovered upon reading it is that the list is full of songs that are actually really cool. They spend the episode defending them and tearing into Vice and other publications who decide one week something is cool and the next week that same thing is awful all in the name of filling website column space.
Subscribe to Occasionally Awesome on iTunes and rate and review the podcast. Every little bit helps!2015-11-1000 min
JERRY FERRARA: Bad 4 Business64- "HALLOWEEN" WITH NICK YOUSSEF & KEVIN CHRISTYIn this festive non-spooky Halloween episode we overdose on candy and talk costumes & share stories with hosts from the "Occasionally Awesome" podcast Nick Youssef and Kevin Christy. We coin Jerry "Scrooge-o-ween" and air out a fight between him and Bre.
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Occasionally Awesome#121 Childhood Celebrity CrushesNick and Kevin talk about a few of their first celebrity crushes when they were kids and how it helped shape who and what kind of women they liked growing up. Included are Punky Brewster, Winnie Cooper (which leads them down an extended conversation about how great of a show Wonder Years was for them both). Also, Nick announces his next album recording scheduled for December at the San Francisco Punch Line. Listen in and get tickets!2015-10-2000 min
Occasionally Awesome#120 Nick And Kevin Recommend Stuff Vol. 2The second episode in an ongoing series where Nick and Kevin talk about a few things they are into and think you should be too. This episode includes six things ranging from playing tennis to wearing overalls. Listen and tell us what you think!2015-10-1300 min
Occasionally Awesome#119 Ice Cream Social with Leslie Grossman (@MissLeslieG)Kevin, Nick and Leslie Grossman had a little tiff on Twitter about the best flavors of ice cream, so what better way to resolve their differences than by buying their favorite flavors of mint chip ice cream and devoting an entire episode of Occasionally Awesome to taste testing them and figuring out which brand wins.2015-10-0600 min
Occasionally Awesome#115 Desert Island 5It finally happened. Kevin and Nick came up with 5 songs each they would take with them if they were stuck on a desert island for the foreseeable future. Listen in and see what made the cut and maybe an honorable mention or two at the end.2015-09-0800 min
Occasionally Awesome#114 Advice To Our Younger SelvesKevin and Nick come up with a list of things they would go back and tell their teenage selves to help them get through their formative years.2015-09-0100 min
Occasionally Awesome#113 The Teeb Returns! (@theteeb)One of Occasionally Awesome's best friends, Jayson Thibault returns to the show (and LA) after a five month hiatus. Jayson comes by to catch up and talk about Chicago, and the question Nick and Kevin ambush him with: what are your desert island top 5 songs. Jayson points out that Nick and Kevin have yet to do their episode on the subject, then he complies and comes up with some of his own. The conversation jumps from music to the 80s to Bill Cosby back to music and in many other fun directions. We love @theteeb and so should you. Enjoy.2015-08-2500 min
Occasionally Awesome#112 Nick And Kevin Recommend StuffNick and Kevin bring back a long forgotten feature of the podcast and dedicate an entire episode to it. Each of the guys recommend three things they think are cool; books, movies, people, places, objects, hobbies basically anything they're into and feel like you should be too. This episode features a couple of books, some hobbies, a gadget and more. Enjoy.2015-08-1800 min
Occasionally AwesomeBONUS EPISODE! Nick Youssef's 'Stop Not Owning This' For FREE.Hey, Nick Youssef here. One year ago (and a few days), I released my very first comedy album. Many of you purchased it either digitally or on vinyl. Many streamed it on Spotify and the like. By now, the majority of people who were going to buy it did, and since an increasing number of people are streaming rather than purchasing these days, I figure I should just give it away. So, here it is: Stop Not Owning This. Free. Click download and it is yours to keep. Forever. I ASK ONE FAVOR: if you do download it, please share...2015-08-1300 min
Occasionally Awesome#111 George Washington Teaches Us MannersKevin loves lists, so in this episode he came across an old book written by one of our founding fathers, George Washington called 'George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior.' Nick and Kevin read through some of the rules and see which ones still apply and which ones should come back and how all of these and new ones should be created for the internet age.2015-08-1100 min
Occasionally Awesome#110 NOVELIST Liana Maeby!The debut novel from the funny and insightful Lliana Maeby is the subject of this week's episode. Liana is known as a hilarious presence on Twitter and has written for many online publications, but this month she celebrates the release of her novel, 'South on Highland.' It is a partly fictional memoir of a young phenom who goes through the ups and downs of addiction while pursuing a career as a writer in Hollywood. Liana sits down with Kevin and Nick and discusses the journey that led her to write this great book. Listen and then go purchase South...2015-08-0400 min
Occasionally Awesome#107 Kevin's Corporate OverlordsKevin wanted to do an episode where he talked about all the companies he has ethical and moral problems with yet still keeps going back to out of either blatant hypocrisy, laziness or lack of will power. Nick and Kevin discuss where or if a line should be drawn between where they stand on something and how much of a sacrifice should be made for what seems to be something as simple as a delicious burger, soda or cool pair of sneakers.2015-07-1400 min
Occasionally Awesome#105 Our Summer To Do List (Made By Children)Kevin and Nick wanted a list of things to do this summer so they went to a source that prizes summer more than any other: kids. A website run by two mothers cobbled together a list of activities their kids wanted to do. Kevin and Nick comb through and find the things that best suit them and a few that would just be outright weird to take part in.2015-06-3000 min
Occasionally Awesome#104 The What Didn't Make It Onto Our Desert Island Playlist EpisodeNick and Kevin are nervous about settling on a top 5 desert island playlist so this episode discusses their concerns and goes through some (not in any particular order) songs they love but didn't quite make the cut. Stay tuned for their actual top 5 favorite songs in the weeks to come.2015-06-2300 min
Occasionally Awesome#103 From Working On Road Rules To The Working The Road With Theo VonTheo Von is a respected and working comedian. Kevin and Nick had him on to discuss his days on the reality show Road Rules (season 9) and how it was to transition from reality TV to standup comedy. Luckily for Theo, he is not only a very funny and talented comic, but got into reality TV early on before the negative stigma set in and was able to make a, for the most part much smoother transition. Listen in and see how he did it.2015-06-1600 min
Occasionally Awesome#102 Cat Con with Pudge The Cat's Manager, Ilsa BurkeNick and Kevin went to the first annual Cat Con LA over the weekend hoping to see some interesting unique things and learn a little about the phenomenon of internet famous cats. During their visit, Nick met Ilsa Burke, manager of one of the internet's most famous cats- Pudge the Cat. Ilsa was nice enough to come on the show to discuss this phenomenon, marketing, personal appearances, interacting with the cat lover's community and much more. Internet famous animals and the people who love them are a real thing and they're here to stay. Listen and see how Ilsa, Pudge...2015-06-0900 min
Occasionally Awesome#98 Ed Templeton!What an exciting episode! Skate legend and respected and accomplished artist, Ed Templeton is on the show this week. Nick and Kevin go down to Huntington Beach to interview Ed and talk about his start as a professional skateboarder, how and why he started Toy Machine and his life now as a painter and photographer. So many good stories and the surface was just barely scratched!2015-05-1200 min
Occasionally Awesome#97 Smiths Morrissey Convention with Julian McCulloughMorrissey. People either love him or hate him. In today's episode, Kevin and Nick go to the Smiths/Morrissey convention in Hollywood where thousands of people go to love love love them some Morrissey. There were vendors, live cover bands Smiths themed karaoke and a lot of obsession. Hilarious comedian Julian McCullough and Kevin's brother Geoff, both devoted Smiths fans join the love of Moz discussion.2015-05-0500 min
Occasionally Awesome#96 Ariana Madix RulesAriana Madix, one of the stars of Vanderpump Rules, comes by to discuss life on a reality show. Nick and Kevin ask about how her real life differs from the life portrayed on the TV show, and if working in reality TV has made it more difficult to get work in other types of TV. Lots of interesting discussion on fame, creativity and maintaining who you are on camera and off.2015-04-2800 min
Occasionally Awesome#95 20 Years Of JuxtapozKevin and Nick visit Barnsdall Art Park for a free exhibit featuring the work of artist Robert Williams and a retrospective on the magazine he founded, Juxtapoz. They discuss the inception of low brow art and how far it has come. Also, Occasionally Awesome now has new intro music by the very talented 'Moan Red.' Visit moanred.com to check out more music.2015-04-2100 min
Occasionally Awesome#94 Feminism Pt. 2Part 2 of Nick and Kevin's conversation with women on the nature of feminism and the things women face that they as men do not. Their guests are comedian Kat Aagesen and photographer Jess Ewald. They discuss catcalling, the body issues women face and men do not, revealing photography and the kind of men it attracts and much more.2015-04-1400 min
Occasionally Awesome#93 Outrage CultureOutrage Culture! Why is everyone offended all the time these days? Are people being overly sensitive or has society finally decided to stop putting up with closed minded, thinking anymore? Kevin and Nick discuss how and why they think the outrage culture has grown into a force to be reckoned with in comedy, the news and social media and whether or not it is here to stay. Kevin talks about how he sees it from the privileged white male angle and Nick discusses how offensive thoughts and ideas have affected him as a minority in America. We hope you’re de...2015-04-0700 min
Occasionally Awesome#92 Century of Attention RideKevin asks Nick about his 104 mile bike ride he went on this past weekend. The conversation revolves around cycling rules and culture and the different types of bikes there are to ride. They even answer questions from Twitter followers. If you're into biking, this episode is for you.2015-03-3100 min
Occasionally Awesome#91 Tee Shirt OffNick and Kevin share a fondness for graphic t-shirts. They have obsessed over them since they were kids so they sat down and went through all the shirts they either owned or wanted since they were kids. A lot of nostalgia in this episode as No Fear, Hypercolor, Bones Brigade, Metallica, Iron Maiden The Far Side and many more are covered. Also, stay tuned at the end for an announcement about a t-shirt that may or may not be about the Occasionally Awesome podcast.2015-03-2400 min
Occasionally Awesome#90 We Worked Hard For The Money Pt. 2Part 2 of Nick and Kevin's journey back to all the odd, weird and regular jobs they had growing up. This episode focuses on Kevin's stint on what was going to be a design gig that turned into an an assembly line gig and Nick's experiences as a waiter in both dive bars and fine dining establishments. The intro song for this episode is 'Lampshades in Fire,' by Modest Mouse.2015-03-1700 min
Occasionally Awesome#89 We Worked Hard For The Money Part 1Kevin and Nick get nostalgic again this week and talk about all the different jobs (before entertainment) they had growing up. This one is a two parter since there are so many and also the recorder battery died and there were no backups. The intro song for this episode is 'Saturday Morning,' by Eels.2015-03-1000 min
Occasionally Awesome#88 Urban Legends!Kevin and Nick grew up a long time ago in a galaxy far far away (the 90s) where urban legends ran rampant because there was no internet to quickly and easily debunk them. The guys sit back and recall some of the most popular ones of the day and talk about how gullible they were to believe them and if things like that could ever happen in the internet age. The intro song for this episode is 'Modern Kicks' by The Exploding Hearts.2015-03-0300 min
Occasionally Awesome#87 Feminism 101 Part 1Part 1 of a series where Kevin and Nick have female friends of theirs from different walks of life on to discuss what it is to be a modern woman and answer questions the guys have about issues of the day. This episode, Kevin's friend Cassandra Zaree (@cassandrazaree) joins the guys and talks about her experiences as a woman in the workplace and answers questions about catcalling and public flirtation among other things. The intro song for this episode is 'Pedestrian at Best,' by Courtney Barnett.2015-02-2400 min
Occasionally Awesome#86 America Rules!In light of President's Day Nick and Kevin have a spirited debate over the pros and cons of America and what it means to live in the freest country in the world. The into for this episode is 'Badlands,' by Bruce Springsteen.2015-02-1700 min
Occasionally Awesome#85 Dragging A Girl To Inspiration L.AInspiration LA is the annual vintage and Americana inspired clothing expo that brings mostly men down to a building every year to drool over the latest trends in fashion. Kevin and Nick decided to bring their good friend and fellow comedian Candice Thompson with them to get an outsiders' perspective. After attending Inspiration for a whole day they sit down and discuss her thoughts and judgments on the event as a whole. The intro song for this episode is 'Man it Feels Like Space Again,' by Pond.2015-02-1000 min
Occasionally Awesome#84 On Broadway With Helene YorkeHelene Yorke is an accomplished and multi-faceted TV and Broadway actress who has starred in plays such as Bullets Over Broadway and Wicked. She comes on the show this week to give Kevin, Nick and the listeners some insight into how live stage productions featuring acting, singing and dancing in New York and on tour work and how they differ from TV and film. The intro song for this episode is 'I'm Hip,' by Blossom Dearie.2015-02-0300 min
Occasionally Awesome#83 Give Stars With Skyler StoneSkyler Stone drops by to talk about a great new charity he started where your favorite celebrity will read a personalized greeting card with messages ranging from Congratulations to I'm sorry and 100% of the profits go directly to the celebrities' charity of choice. The guys discuss the importance of doing things for others and Kevin and Nick both offer charities they like and have helped out in the past. Enjoy this episode and donate to Give Stars.2015-01-2700 min
Occasionally Awesome#78 Star Stylist w/ Ilaria UrbinatiMens fashion and style are two of the recurring themes Occasionally Awesome covers so why not have a professional stylist on to discuss it in detail. Ilaria Urbinati has built an impressive career outfitting major celebrities such as Bradley Cooper, Ian Somerhalder, Richard Armitage, Armie Hammer and more with red carpet wear and press tour outfits. Nick and Kevin talk with her about getting her start working on The L Word, opening the clothing boutique Confederacy in Los Angeles and how she went from a single client to a huge roster of A list celebs who help dictate the trends...2014-12-2300 min
Occasionally Awesome#77 Cool Cars w/ Ryan O'NeillOur friend and comic/writer Ryan O'Neill comes by to nerd out on cars with Kevin and Nick (mostly Nick). Ryan is a car nut and wanted to race professionally when he was younger but it turns out it's the world's most expensive sport to break into. The guys jump from Christmas parties to The Comedy Store to exotic sports cars to the ideal dream cars to shooting guns then back to cars. So if you're into cars, this one's for you. The intro song for this episode is 'The Distance,' by Cake.2014-12-1600 minOccasionally Awesome#72 Nick And Kevin Get Cute At Hello KittyconNick and Kevin's curiosity for subcultures they odn quite unserstand takes them a little out of their comfort zone and all the way down the the Hello Kittycon. An all things Hello Kitty convention featuring vintage toys, a merch village, tattoo parlor, grown adults dressed head toe as Kitty herself and so much more. Nick and Kevin spend the day there taking in and learning many fascinating things about one of Japan's, and now the world's, most successful cultural phenomenons. The intro song for this episode is 'Blank Space,' by Taylor Swift.2014-11-1100 min
Occasionally Awesome#70 Kevin's European Working VacationKevin ventures out to Europe for the first time ever to do some standup gigs with Whitney Cummings. He spends ten days in a bunch of cool European cities and he and Nick sit down and talk about the different cultures, museums, what crowds are like abroad and whether or not he has overcome his fear of traveling. The intro song for this episode is ‘Black Moon Spell,’ by King Tuff.2014-10-2800 min
Occasionally Awesome#65 Total Idiot RecallNick and Kevin discuss the tri boob girl's decisions and whether or not they will lead to success or regret. Later, Nick revisits his trip to New York and makes Kevin guess the alarming number of coffee shops he visited. The intro song for this episode is 'Ancient Ways,' by Interpol.2014-09-2300 min
Occasionally Awesome#63 Man Tips And Fall Fashion ListsNick and Kevin revisit Thought Catalog for another list on how they can be better men (by Chelsea Fagan). Then in the second half they go over a 2014 fall fashion guide in the British GQ and pick and choose what they like and don’t like and why. The intro song for this episode is ‘Gimme Something Good,’ by Ryan Adams.2014-09-0900 min
Occasionally Awesome#62 Jesus TrejoComedian and Long Beach, California native Jesus Trejo comes by to hang out today. Jesus got his start at The Comedy Store in Hollywood and talks to Nick an Kevin about his last day job working with special needs children before landing his first real part on a TV sitcom. The conversation takes a turn towards growing up in an immigrant household and deciding to do comedy instead of something safe and secure. Jesus also throws in a lot of great stories about being picked on and bullied through school and how it probably helped turn him in to the...2014-09-0200 min
Occasionally Awesome#57 April RichardsonThe charming, funny and interesting April Richardson is here today. April hosts her very own successful podcast called ‘Go Bayside,’ and is a writer and panelist on Chelsea Lately. Nick and Kevin sit down with April to talk about relationships and get schooled on all kinds of interesting music. April is a big music fan. She goes into her favorite band R.E.M), genres, what it was like to write and publish a zine and just exactly how many times she has seen Morrissey live (a whole lot). This is a fun one. The intro to this episode is ‘Somewh...2014-07-2900 min
Occasionally Awesome#54 The Halfway Through 2014 EpisodeWe're halfway through 2014 and Nick and Kevin sit down to check in on the resolutions they made at the start of 2014. How many have they accomplished and how many do they still need to work on. Kevin wanted to be less creepy, be more social and learn to cook. Nick wanted to take a dance class, learn guitar and record his first album. Listen in and see how far they've come. Later in the episode they switch gears and talk music and how Nick never really got into The Strokes. The intro song for this episode is 'In the Lurch...2014-07-0800 min
Occasionally Awesome#42 Chris PorterWe all know Chris Porter from his many appearances on late night TV and Last Comic Standing. Nick and Kevin hang out with Chris and talk about how having a life outside of comedy gives you perspective. Then the conversation turns to music including favorite concerts and what kind of jazz Chris recommends. Also, did you know Chris used to be a mall security guard? All that and more with this funny, super cool dude. The intro song for this episode is Impressions (live) by John Coltrane.2014-04-1500 min
Occasionally AwesomeBONUS EPISODE!!Occasionally Awesome’s first bonus episode!! Since Kevin and Nick will be doing Jayson Thibault’s (@theteeb) 3 for 30 show at The Pasadena Ice House along with Stuart Thompson this weekend, they decided why not have the both of them on to hang out talk and talk about life, comedy and the upcoming show. This is a fun episode that covers a lot of ground; relationships, the value of celebrity, whether or not males and females can just be friends and more. ALSO- if you’re in the L.A area Saturday 3/29, come watch Nick, Jayson and Kevin all do half hour s...2014-03-2700 min
Occasionally Awesome#35 Occasionally Macho w/ @ThisDavidTaylor and @PaulMorrisseyThe results of Nick and Kevin’s 1 on 1 basketball challenge are in! Fellow comedians David Taylor and Paul Morrissey who refereed the game are the guests. They discuss Nick and Kevin’s skill levels, what their predictions were and more. Also, a prize from the good people at Self Edge was awarded to the winner.2014-02-2500 min
Occasionally Awesome#32 Dance Dance ResolutionNick goes through with one of his New Years resolutions and takes a dance class. After Kevin makes fun of him then they discuss the joys of letting loose and doing fun things. Later, Kevin imparts wisdom from his days of leading a high school dance crew.2014-02-0400 min
Occasionally Awesome#29 Indigo Man ChildAfter a trip to their local A.PC store, Nick and Kevin sit down and dicsuss raw denim from top to bottom; the good brands, how to wash, maintain, promote fading and the best raw denim website on the internet.2014-01-1600 min
Occasionally Awesome#25 Man Up, Do YogaNick starts this new year off by trying something different and new: a yoga lesson in a public park. Kevin comes along and sketches the lesson as it unfolds. Nick reveals his insecurity to try yoga and why it was important to do it in public in front of crowds and yes,at some point, a heckler. @yogicherre was kind enough to provide Nick’s lesson. Follow her on Twitter @yogicherre and get discounts on private yoga lessons by a very nice, well informed and professional yoga instructor.2014-01-0200 min
Occasionally Awesome#23 Nick And Kevin's 2014 ResolutionsNick and Kevin decide to start out 2014 with some good old-fashioned New Years resolutions and they’re not your standard promises to lose weight and make more money. Taking cues from episode 21 (Gentleman’s Checklist), both Nick and Kevin came up with a few goals that are personally fulfilling as well as challenging. (Warning: This episode contains minor background buzzing sounds due to an audio problem on our end. Fear not, your headphones aren't broken.)2013-12-2600 min
Occasionally Awesome#21 The Gentleman's Checklist For 2014As part of their mission to become more manly men, Kevin and Nick find a list put together by a New York-based writer named Chelsea Fagan (@Chelsea_Fagan) called '24 Rules for Being a Gentleman 2014.' Kevin and Nick go through the list to see which rules they already follow and which they need work to work on. Joining them and making his return to the show is star of Shameless and Sons of Anarchy, Steve Howey.2013-12-1900 min
Occasionally Awesome#19 Lauren SivanLauren Sivan, a TV news reporter and anchor stops by to give Nick and Kevin some honest and funny insight into the world of journalism. They cover her days as an anchor in New York, reporting from the Middle East, red carpet interviews and her current gig as entertainment news reporter at KTTV Fox 11 in Los Angeles.2013-12-1200 min
Occasionally Awesome#11 Kevin Gets DrunkPlain and simple: Kevin gets drunk and Nick hits record. There are many funny and serious moments. Sit back, crack open a beer and enjoy a truly fun episode of Occasionally Awesome.2013-11-1400 min
Occasionally Awesome#9 Ari ShaffirOne of Nick and Kevin's oldest friends in comedy, Ari Shaffir, sits down for a long and fun discussion on pretty much everything; dating, drugs, girls, moving to New York, clothing, music, podcasting and standup and more. Ari is also host of his own popular and insightful podcast, Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank. Enjoy.2013-11-0700 min
Occasionally Awesome#7 Max GreenfieldMax Greenfield from FOXs New Girl, joins Nick and Kevin for a fun and in depth conversation on his passion for Crossfit, why we should love Andrew WK and how he has made Schmidt one of the funniest and most lovable characters on television.2013-10-3100 min
Occasionally Awesome#4 Nick Makes HummusThe guys eat some of Nick's world famous (fine, locally famous) hummus and discuss cooking, Kevin's recent decision to stop taking his anti-depressants and much more.2013-10-2200 min
Occasionally Awesome#3 Bobby LeeNick and Kevin have been friends with Bobby Lee for over a decade. They talk about surviving on TV and the road. Kevin tells us how Bobby helped get him into standup and Nick tells the story of how he was booed offstage opening for Bobby at a military school.2013-10-1700 minOccasionally Awesome#1#1 by Nick Youssef Kevin Christy2013-09-2500 min