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Let Me FinishLet's Talk About ItIn this episode, Diz talks with UK actress and Improvisor, Ruth Curtis! Ruth's topic for this episode is... Talking! Topics include:Ruth's life with Multiple Sclerosis and the state of MS researchRole playing diseases in the medical fieldChatter/Natter TablesThe state of Chat TV in the UK and AmericaThe problem with Political Talk showsThe power of ListeningAnd lots more!Plus, Diz forgets the name of a Rush Song (it's "Freewill" from "Power Windows"), and Ruth names her Dream Sponsor: Libraries!American Library AssociationThe British Library2025-03-1139 min
Let Me FinishSnowplow EscapeThis week, Diz talks with another UK friend, Dave Jervis-Green! Unlike a lot of other guests, Dave is laser-focused on this week's topic: The very bad action films of Liam Neeson.There's really not a lot more to say here... Except that Dave picks TWO Dream Sponsors:Host Unusual and Kind Hearted Chocs! 2025-03-0450 min
Let Me FinishFeed Your SoulIn this episode, Diz talks with fellow Improvisor and Artist, Marty Gordon! Marty's topic for discussion is Art, Artists and the Communities they create. But, as usual, there's a bunch of other stuff too, including: Street Art (including "Wheat-pasting" and "slaps".) Ageism in Improv Improv D&D Collage and Collage Techniques The Art of Sal Buscema, Gene Colan & Jack Kirby The state of Comic Book Movies & TVPlus, Marty names his Dream Sponsor, JetPens!2025-02-1846 min
Let Me FinishThe Antithesis of LondonIn this episode, Diz speaks with London improvisor and actor Katie Tranter! The conversation is wide-ranging, featuring stops on topics such as:Anti-ImprovSilent and Black & White FilmBeing a working actor in LondonWorking with Jim Carey (and the other stars of Sonic 3)Where to start with the Marvel moviesAnd so much more!Katie also names her Dream Sponsor,Honest Greens!Oh, and if you are in London, you can catch Katie in one (or all!) of the following shows:The Magician's TableThe Great DivinatorPea SoupFind links to all this and more onKatie's LinkTree.2025-02-1148 min
Let Me FinishGetting to Know You, Part 1We've got a lot of new listeners to the podcast, so this week, Diz and Amanda ask each other some "Getting to Know You" type questions. Listen in to find out:
When Diz got his first laugh
When Amanda had her first music lesson
Where Diz was when we landed on the moon
Why Pianos are better than people
And much more!
Plus, we've got a vasectomy update, the introduction of "Goebbels the Gerbil," and a glimpse of the Timeline next door. (Hint, it's not great over there either.)
This week's Dream Sponsors: Mifepristone and the...2024-11-1949 min
Let Me FinishAmanda Does Some DiggingWe're back with a big, Big, BIG episode that covers a ton of stuff including:
David Lee Roth vs Frank Sinatra
Where Sammy Davis Jr. Kept his Glass Eye
The Best 90's Disasters
Janet Reno Threatens Diz's Junk
Diz's new RFK Jr. Impression
Crap as Art
Occupy Wall-Street vs The TEA Party
And SO. MUCH. MORE!
Plus, Diz names his Dream Sponsor: Pampers!2024-11-1242 min
Let Me FinishDiz Gets A VasectomyYep. Diz got a Vasectomy, and it went about as well as you'd expect given the year he's been having. We also discuss:
The state of Insurance in America (it's criminal)
The American urge to scream "Malpractice!"
The proliferation of tubes inside the scrotums of American men
The lack of empathy among some podcast co-hosts who shall remain nameless
And, Diz names his Dream Sponsor, Birds Eye Frozen Peas!
So, sit down with your favorite ice pack and give a listen!
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Show Note: It was the late Alaskan Senator, Ted...2024-11-0235 min
Let Me FinishDon't Tell My Mom!Well, I'm sick, so my friend Amanda Cagle came by at the last minute to make me some soup and sit down for another podcast.
We're talking Spooky Season, Christianity vs Halloween, Trump's Poltergeist-Wanking Dance, Phil Tippett's "Mad God," Mix-Tapes, Streaming and every young man's dream, getting backstage with the Go-Gos!
Plus, this time we've got three Dream Sponsors, all of which have to do with me being sick:
DayQuil
Better than Bouillon
Two Spicy Mamas2024-10-2247 min
Let Me FinishVicious MockeryThis week, we're chatting with Actor, Improvisor and Professional DM, Fiona Howat! (That's right, I said, "we". This time around I've got a co-host, Amanda Cagle!)
What do we talk about? Well, just stuff like:
Love & Hot Dish
RPGs
Horror (movies, RPGs, etc.)
The importance of Scene Painting
Quadball
And tons more!
Plus, Fiona names her Dream Sponsor: Lucy & Yak!
Oh, and be sure to check out Fiona's podcast, What Am I Rolling?
2024-10-1543 min
Let Me FinishRoscoe Says "Hi!"This week, I spend some QT (Quality Time) with my son, Logan Disbrow! Freshly returned from college, we touch on a lot of subjects including:
The Filibuster
Home Improvements
Yosemite Sam - Does the carpet match the drapes?
Private Parts and the names we give them
Gen Z "Brain Rot" vs Millennial "Dank Memes"
The Fate of "Deez Nuts"
The Origin of "Rizz"
His new job
Addiction and recidivism among former prisoners.
Prison reform
Plus! Logan picks his Dream Sponsor, the "Talk Tuah!" podcast!
Show Notes and Links:
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Let Me FinishThis Was a MistakeIn this week's episode, Diz speaks with local musician, mom and anarchist, Amanda Cagle! It's a wide-ranging conversation that also managed to stay mostly on topic somehow... And covers things like:
Trolling Neo-Nazis
The beauty and horror of the accordion
Using Laughter to diffuse hate
And SO. MUCH. MORE!
Plus Amanda names her Dream Sponsor, Beauty & The Beast costume shop!
Show Notes:
"Golgotha" was the pile of bones. "Hel" was the burning trash pit. Please don't tell Boyd-Buchanan School that Amanda got this wrong.
Get the book "White Flour" here.
"Entrance of the Gladiators"...2024-10-0144 min
Let Me Finish11th Episode Extravaganza!**Actually, due to a cancellation and technical issues, this is just an update. A "State of the Podcast," if you will.
But, it's good news! So, strap in for 8, count 'em EIGHT action-packed minutes of statistics, apocrypha and all-around podcast goodness as I bring you up to date on what's happening with the "Let Me Finish" podcast.
Oh, and I finally get to choose a Dream Sponsor of my own, Steve Jackson Games!2024-09-2408 min
Let Me FinishShirtless in Sri LankaThis week I'm speaking with Improvisor, YouTuber, Writer and Fitness enthusiast, Kap!
This episode was supposed to be about Fitness (and there is a lot of that), but mostly we talk at length about life in Sri Lanka. Including:
Family Structure
Dating
Education
Air Conditioning (or the lack thereof)
Plus, how Disney's Tarzan inspired Kap to begin his own Fitness journey and why weight training is important for people over 50, like myself.
And, Kap names his Dream Sponsor: Samsung Mobile! (Specifically, the Samsung Galaxy A51.)
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To read Kap's...2024-09-1745 min
Let Me FinishLocalized SpiteIn this episode, I talk to Improvisor, Game Designer and Spite Enthusiast, Chris Portie!
We discuss the inspiration for his game, "I Would KILL Hitler!" as well as the role "spite" can play in motivating your daily life.... Though it might not be the best thing to get you up in the morning. (But still, it can be useful for getting things done, in moderation.)
There's also a discussion of the St. Louis Improv Scene, the differences between Improv and scripted performance and why you should never, ever eat pet food. (Though maybe we should...2024-09-1050 min
Let Me FinishReligious ResidueThis week I'm joined by self-proclaimed Blue Jeans Enthusiast, Sara Hall! But, we don't talk about jeans at all. Instead, we talk about "Religious Deconstruction" and the process of deconstructing a part of one's identity.
It's a lot deeper than this short description can do justice to, so dive in! (Oh, and Diz also geeks out on "Thor" comics for a bit. How did they get there? Listen to find out!)
Plus, Sara names her Dream Sponsor: Paper Mate Felt Tip Pens!2024-09-0345 min
Let Me FinishGrief & LossIn this episode, Diz speaks with Licensed Professional Counselor, Debbie Witchel.
The focus of the discussion is on grief and loss and includes:
Dealing with loss
Selecting a therapist
The role of anger in grief
The difference between a Therapist, Psychiatrist and Psychologist
The portrayal of counseling in Pop Culture
Plus, Debbie reveals the single most important thing you can do for a grieving friend... showing up.
And, Debbie names her Dream Sponsor: Soaring Spirits International. (An organization that focuses on helping those grieving the death of a partner.)
2024-08-2739 min
Let Me FinishA Bit Thick... And EvilThis week I speak with Allan Lear! Allan is an Improvisor that I met while doing Online Improv during the pandemic. Our discussion, while ostensibly about "Books" is very wide-ranging.
We chat about Quantum Mechanics, Interstellar Travel, politics, far-right weirdos who wear "Nappies on their ears," and pretty much everything else!
Don't believe me? Check out the show notes compiled by Allan himself! (This link goes to an RTF file with Allan's Notes on the show.)
Oh, and Allan names his Dream Sponsor: "The Merseytravel T-flow System"!
2024-08-2042 min
Let Me FinishThe Wasp WhispererDiz talks with real life "Dr. Doolittle," Kathryn Knock!
What do your pets REALLY want?
Do they grieve?
Do they believe in an afterlife?
Do they have long-term goals?
Do worms have thoughts?
What's a "Red Frilly?"
And, of course, the most important question: "Do Cats EVER feel guilty?"
Plus, Kathryn names her Dream Sponsor: Sainsbury's Stores!
Want to have Kathryn do a reading for your pet? Click here!2024-08-1336 min
Let Me FinishGaming LifeIn this episode, Steve talks to Stephanie Straw about gaming! Stephanie previously worked for Funko Games and currently works for Tempest Workshop Design Studio. Topics of conversation include:
Secrets of Funko
Gaming for Charity
Playing vs Collecting Games
Playing on the Floor
3D Printing and the rise of Sexy STLs
"Adult" gaming
D&D 5e vs other TTRPGs
The benefits of teaching kids how to game (especially RPGs)
Plus! Stephanie names her Dream Sponsor, Board Game Geek!2024-08-0646 min
Let Me FinishTraining BidetWell, it finally happened. Jeff and Steve had a big blowup while recording the podcast, and Jeff decided to "retire." But Steve is carrying on, with a different guest each week!
This week that guest is comedian Mo Alexander!
It's a wide-ranging discussion, including:
Paris Olympics & Religious Indoctrination
Being Political on Stage
The Problem with "Clearance" Thomas
Nancy Reagan, BJ Queen
Hunter Biden, Drug Czar
Kamala!!!
How Trump COULD Have Won the 2020 Election
The Wonderful World of Bidets
And this week's Dream Sponsor, "Uppity Negro Wines."
Plus! Check out Mo's newest...2024-07-2936 min
Let Me FinishYou're Not Special!In this episode of "Let Me Finish":
Should Biden drop out? And if he does, why can’t Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris be the new Democratic Ticket?
Tales from the Gulf War
The Return of Willie Horton
Biden’s Achievements
Why you should vote for a dead dog over Trump
How Jeff freed most of Europe
An appeal to our Gen Z listeners (both of them!)
The Genius of Dark Brandon
The Conspiracy to Kill Lee Harvey Oswald and Ted Cruz
The Hunt for Entertainment
The Death of Radio Shack and the End of Childhood
P...2024-07-1033 min
Let Me FinishDisappointing ProductsLet Me Finish! Is a new podcast featuring conversations between two cousins, Jeff and Steve. In this first episode, we discuss:
Products we are disappointed with. (Mostly "super" glues)
Identity Theft
Mistaken Identity
Cops vs Firemen
Being a "4-Spotter"
And we beg our Dream Sponsor, "Dr. Squatch" to give us some free stuff.2024-06-1922 min