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The Flop HouseEp.#449 - The Electric StateWhat's the deal with Netflix's The Electric State? Well, for one thing we know that IT'S ELECTRIC... boogie woogie woogie. But also, it's a movie arguing for the primacy of real-life connection that feels utterly algorithmically designed, what with its Chris Pratts and Millies Bobby Brown and cute robot pals, and it cost... $320 million?? That can't be right. There must be a smudge on these accounting sheets. Anyway, we talk about it!Wikipedia page for The Electric StateRecommended in this episode:Dan: The Rule of Jenny Pen (2024)Stu: Morvern Callar (2002)2025-04-121h 30
Sleeping with CelebritiesBONUS CONTENT PREVIEW: The Celebrity Parade of Dreams SupershowWhen you become a member of Maximum Fun at even the $5/month level, you get access to our entire library of Bonus Content, including this year’s Sleeping with Celebrities special: The Celebrity Parade of Dreams Supershow. We asked guests from the last year of the show to tell us their weirdest and funniest dreams to lay the groundwork for dream of your own. Here, for FREE, is a little preview of that episode to give you a taste, featuring Jenny Lawson, Josh Gondelman, Blaine Capatch, and Nate Corddry.It's the Max Fun Drive! Go to www.ma...2025-03-2405 min
Troubled WatersAliens vs VampiresThis week our friends Erin Judge and Jenny Chalikian join Dave for some motivational speeches, Sparks songs vs This American Life episodes, and twin/vampire trivia.Erin Judge would like to plug Romantic Comedy at the Ripped Bodice and Queens of the Dead and recommends Tomas Matos Jenny Chalikian would also like to plug Romantic Comedy at the Ripped Bodice and recommends Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)Find us on Instagram! We are @TroubledPod. And we're on Bluesky now too! Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produc...2025-02-1837 min
Sleeping with CelebritiesComedian Jenny Yang’s Kitchen Is Full of Mechanical ContraptionsJenny Yang has a headlining spot in comedy clubs everywhere, a master’s degree in urban planning, and a penchant for piling her kitchen countertops high with a variety of devices and appliances. Egg cookers? She’ll tell you about that. Grapefruit spoons? Jenny has thoughts. Microplanes? Oh yeah, that’s covered. Hear about a million kitchen doohickeys and gizmos as you drift off to sleep, hopefully not in the kitchen.Learn more about Jenny Yang and her comedy by going to www.JennyYang.tv.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you’d like to...2024-12-1843 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Slurb Slurb, with Jenny YangThis week, we welcome comedian, writer, and actor Jenny Yang (The Brothers Sun), to chat about their favorite tropes, competitive hangs, the time she fought Michelle Yeoh on tv, and so much more!See everything Jenny Yang. Make style easy—get started today at Stitch Fix dot com slash JJGO.That’s Stitch Fix dot com slash JJGO.Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes!Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for Youth Group! See Jordan at Baltimore Comic-Con, September 20th - 22nd! Come see Judge John Hod...2024-09-1257 min
Maximum Film!Episode 355: 'Bound' (1996) with Erin FoleyComedian Erin Foley joins the gang to take a look back at the best lesbian neo-noir 1996 has to offer…which is also probably the best of all of those things that any year has to offer. The first movie directed by the Wachowskis, Bound gets more intriguing as time marches on. And now it also has has 4K Blu-Ray restoration from Criterion. Then we take a hotline call from a listener wondering about what movies we might remake from a different directorial perspective.What’s GoodAlonso - SwiffersDrea - Jenny Nicholson rabbithole (here’s that...2024-06-2158 min
Triple ClickPlayable Zelda, Metroid Prime 4, And More Big NewsKirk, Jason, and Maddy unwind from this year's not-E3 by getting back into it. They talk about the big Xbox showcase, the big Nintendo showcase, and some of the embargoed games they saw at Summer Games Fest, such as Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Star Wars Outlaws.One More Thing:Kirk: Tactical Breach WizardsMaddy: Valorant (new Xbox port)Jason: The Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel (Jenny Nicholson)LINKS:IGN story on development of Perfect Dark: https://www.ign.com/articles/xboxs-perfect-dark-reboot-is-still-years-awayCory...2024-06-201h 03Sleeping with CelebritiesJenny Lawson’s Enormous Army of DollsHumorist Jenny Lawson collects many things, including: devoted readers of her numerous essay anthologies, acclaim for her brilliant and hilarious writing, taxidermic mishaps, and also dolls, dolls, dolls. We concentrate on the dolls in this episode with more information than you ever sought about Blythe dolls, Pullip dolls, and ball joint dolls. Find out which dolls are spooky and which are flat out evil. We even broach the subject of Hagen-Renaker glass animals, of which Jenny has billions. It’s a delightfully fun trip to dreamland.Learn more about Jenny Lawson and her books by visiting her we...2024-06-1249 minMaximum Film!Episode 351: 'I Saw the TV Glow' with Christian DueñasThe latest (and second) film from director Jane Schoenbrun is a glimpse into the void, into the ‘90s, and into a whole lot more – it all depends on how you’re watching. We’re joined by MaxFilm producer (and now host of the new show, Primer), Christian Dueñas to see it all.Then, we have a fast and loose movie quiz about…Justice!What’s GoodAlonso - Jenny Nicholson’s 4-Hour Deep Dive into the Star Wars Hotel’s FailureDrea - clocking the perfect mileageChristian - “Sex Vampire” playlist and the arti...2024-05-241h 12
Bullseye with Jesse ThornJenny SlateJenny Slate has starred in films like Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Obvious Child and Everything Everywhere All at Once. She's also a standup - she just released her second special! Jenny Slate: Seasoned Professional. Slate joins us to talk all about it. The MaxFunDrive is still going strong – right now is the best time to support Bullseye and the MaxFun podcasts you love by starting a monthly membership or upgrading your existing one! Learn more at https://maximumfun.org/join/Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2024-03-2644 min
Depresh Mode with John MoeJenny Lawson on Ketamine, Books, and Wendy’s PotatoesWhat’s it really like to get ketamine treatment? The brilliant writer Jenny Lawson (Broken, Furiously Happy) walks us through her experiences with the drug, how it made her feel when she was in the thick of it, why she sometimes felt like an atom floating in the endless void of space, and whether it’s been effective for her ongoing treatment-resistant depression. She also talks about being a bookstore owner and how, despite ADHD, OCD, and that same depression, she’s been able to read entire books in one sitting.Thank you to all our listeners who su...2024-03-251h 00
Judge John HodgmanSpellcast! The Get AlongIt's a new year and it's time to clear the docket! This week, it's all about Magic: The Gathering. MTG enthusiast and Friend of the Court John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats joins us to adjudicate these cases!Huge thanks to John for joining us. Check out the Mountain Goats' new album "Jenny From Thebes," which is out now on Merge Records. And see them on tour! Also, make sure to see US in San Francisco at SF Sketchfest! We are going to be at the Palace of Fine Arts on Sat 1/27 at 4pm. Get your tickets a...2024-01-0357 min
Geeks & GroundsWe all live in a marble | Cocoon | This Month's Brew |Hear the buzz about the game we’re playing this November, along with the first in what may be a future Geeks & Grounds community tradition: voting on next year's titles!
**Time Stamps**
00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds
03:50 Special November Event: Voting for Next Year’s Games!
11:01 The Pastry Case: Hozier, The Fall of House of Usher, and more.
29:34 This Month’s Brew: Cocoon
**Pastry Case Links:**
Hozier’s New Album: https://hozier.com/
The Fal...2023-11-0144 min
Go Fact YourselfEp. 133.5: Best of AnimalsAfter several “Best of” episodes focused on humans, we’re finally putting the spotlight where it belongs: on animals! This special episode is dedicated to those guests who chose cute critters as their area of expertise. That includes Monique Powell from the band Save Ferris, author Susan Orlean, comedy writer Jenny Jaffe and more!Plus, we have an ark full of experts that include scientists, veterinary specialists and AN ACTUAL ANIMAL! Don’t have a cow; listen now!In this episode…Guests:Monique Powell from Episode 5.Susan Orlean from...2023-09-011h 14Maximum Film!Episode 306: 'Joy Ride' with Jenny YangIn Adele Lim's boisterous directorial debut, JOY RIDE, four American friends get up to some major hijinks while in China. But there's more than laughs on offer in this comedy, which the gang discusses with comedian Jenny Yang. Then, we send some groups of friends on vacations of our own design.What’s GoodAlonso - The Bear Ep. 206Drea - The cookies of 2023Jenny - Being backIfy - RTX, BBQITIDICGQ Editor Who Axed an Anti-Zaslav Story Is Producing Movie for Warner Bros.The Coen Brothers are Ge...2023-07-141h 00
The Jackie and Laurie ShowKnock Knock Skeleton Jokes (#386)This week Jackie (@jackiekashian) and Laurie (@anylaurie16) tell water pressure stories, Laurie visits her dead, a lifetime project has become clear, and is it time to get a job? Comic of the Week: Jenny Chalikian @romcomshow Places to get Jackie's album “Stay ”Kashian https://800pgr.lnk.to/StayKashianTW Places to get Laurie's album “”Corset https://800pgr.lnk.to/CorsetTW Buy ’Lauries books: https://www.amazon.com/Laurie-Kilmartin/e/B0096S2CLM%3Fref=dbsamngrwtscns_share Laurie has T-shirts! Https://www.teepublic.co...2023-05-2259 min
Dead Pilots SocietyEpisode 116: Wheelan Motors "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" written by Brooks Wheelan (I Think You Should Leave, SNL) & Isaac Rentz (Opening Night)It’s Max Fun Drive! The one time of year where we ask you to become members or upgrade your membership to help make our show possible. For this year’s Max Fun Drive we’re bringing you something super special. A full on Dead Pilots Society Series. Well, the first three episodes of one at least.Today we’re releasing the third and final episode of Wheelan Motors written and created by Brooks Wheelan (I Think You Should Leave, SNL) & Isaac Rentz (Opening Night). The title of this one is “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and it’s about B...2023-03-2749 min
Dead Pilots SocietyEpisode 115: Wheelan Motors "Bad Press" written by Brooks Wheelan (I Think You Should Leave, SNL) & Isaac Rentz (Opening Night)It’s Max Fun Drive! The one time of year where we ask you to become members or upgrade your membership to help make our show possible. For this year’s Max Fun Drive we’re bringing you something super special. A full on Dead Pilots Society Series. Well, the first three episodes of one at least.Today we’re releasing episode two of Wheelan Motors written and created by Brooks Wheelan (I Think You Should Leave, SNL) & Isaac Rentz (Opening Night). In this episode, Wheelan Motors becomes embroiled in an insurance scam and Jim sponsors a little l...2023-03-2353 min
Dead Pilots SocietyEpisode 114: Wheelan Motors "The Pilot" written by Brooks Wheelan (I Think You Should Leave, SNL) & Isaac Rentz (Opening Night)It’s Max Fun Drive! The one time of year where we ask you to become members or upgrade your membership to help make our show possible. For this year’s Max Fun Drive we’re bringing you something super special. A full on Dead Pilots Society Series. Well, the first three episodes of one at least.This week’s pilot is called Wheelan Motors written and created by Brooks Wheelan (I Think You Should Leave, SNL) & Isaac Rentz (Opening Night). Brooks and Isaac sold this show to Fox and the network was so excited about it that the...2023-03-2000 min
Tiny VictoriesRadical BoredomPlus, Gavin calls in with a victory involving his teapot.Things You Should Stop Worrying About This WeekReplacing journalists with ChatGPTRevenge inflation spendingGuilt TippingMentioned in the EpisodeHow to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny OdellThis episode is sponsored by…Do YOU have a tiny victory to share? Call the Tiny Victories Hotline: (323) 285-1675We want folks to share their tiny victories on our hotline because, frankly, we’ll assume we’re just ta...2023-02-1317 minDepresh Mode with John MoeSong Exploder’s Hrishikesh Hirway Becomes a Creative Block ExploderIf you’re a fan of the podcast Song Exploder, and a whole lot of people are, you know that it’s all about creativity. A musician walks the audience through the components of their song and the inspirations and decisions that went into forming those parts as they came together as a whole. Meanwhile, Hrishikesh Hirway, creator of the show, drops in separated tracks so you can follow the story. It’s somewhat surprising then that Hrishi, a musician himself, was unable to write a song for years, even during the run of his show that so many...2022-10-1749 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 740: P.P. Barnum with Jenny JaffeJenny Jaffe (Rugrats, Teen Titans Go!) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how it's possible that Tom Cruise has never seen a movie, Jenny's deal with herself that lead to an extravagant massage chair purchase, and Jesse's attempt to use The Secret to become a minor league baseball announcer. Plus, Jordan and the Bubble Team are nominated for an Eisner! If you are a librarian or a comic industry professional, please vote for Bubble!!
2022-06-011h 26Depresh Mode with John MoeJenny Lawson, Magnets, Puppetry, and Small Business OwnershipAuthor Jenny Lawson, aka The Bloggess, has connected with a lot of people through her essays and books about the challenges of daily life, getting a lot of laughs from topics that might not appear all that funny. Jenny deals with depression and anxiety that can get pretty fierce. In her new book, Broken, she details her semi-successful TMS treatment and she explains to John Moe how odd and helpful it was. Nowhere, Jenny’s new bookstore in San Antonio, is now open.Get your copy of Broken (in the Best Possible Way) here or wherever books are...2021-04-1947 minTriple ClickTriple Play: Loop HeroJason, Maddy, and Kirk dive into the latest big indie game hit, Loop Hero. They talk about its strengths, its weaknesses, the nature of addiction, opacity, and repetition. Plus: the best cookbook ever?One More Thing:Kirk: RE ViIIage Maiden Demo (and demos like this)Maddy: How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy (Jenny Odell)Jason: The Food Lab (J Kenji Lopez)Links:Jenny Odell’s Bureau of Suspended Objects: https://www.jennyodell.com/bso.htmlOdell’s interview on the Ezra Klein show: http...2021-03-2559 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 677: Bucket Q. Paintbucket with Jenny JaffeJenny Jaffe (Rugrats reboot!, Monster High reboot!) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of how Jordan is still haunted by a poster he saw in The Little Things, the hardbound "first edition" of The Illiad the student gives Jennifer Lopez in The Boy Next Door, and the true makeup of Wario sauce. Plus, Jordan quizzes the hell out of Jenny and Jesse.
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Dr. Gameshow53. Slurp SlurpHosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers via Zoom!Games played: With That Being Said..., Rocky Talky, and Dr. Hot Dog (AKA Dr. Timesaver)Callers: Adam & Ted from Yellow Springs, Ohio; Carrie & Kevin from Green Bay, Wisconsin; Trey from Kalamazoo, Michigan; Chloe & Meatloaf (the cat) from Corvallis, Oregon; Josh from Hamilton, Massachusetts; Alex & Louisa & Maisie from Lititz, Pennsylvania; Norah & Ramona & Felix & Ollie (the bunny) from Evanston, Illinois; Abby from Healdsburg, California; Mike from New York, New York; Jenny & Michael from Milan, Tennessee; Kalee from Jacksonville; Florida; Brad from Charlotte, North Carolina; Jeremiah...2021-02-241h 24
Switchblade Sisters‘Twister’ with ‘Yes, God, Yes’ Director Karen MaineThis week we have the joy of discussing a true classic film with a phenomenally talented writer and director. We are joined by the co-writer of the Jenny Slate film Obvious Child and the writer/director of the recently released Yes, God, Yes, Karen Maine. She’s on the show to discuss Jan de Bont’s perfect film, Twister. Karen elaborates on her particular attachment to this film and how it is tied to her Iowa roots. She also talks about her new film Yes, God, Yes starring Stranger Things’ Natalie Dyer and the inspiration behind her story about a youn...2020-08-2044 min
The Flop HouseEp. #320 - Last Christmas, w/ Hallie HaglundThe star of the show is back! We were SO happy to hang with the delightful and hilarious Hallie Haglund once more. And this time we didn't force her to discuss some fantasy bullshit she hates! Instead, we all watched what is surely one of the top three movies based on a Wham! song -- Last Christmas!Also, if you're listening to this show on the day of release, you can also get another shot of Hallie by tuning into our table read of The Boy Next Door, starring Hallie, Dan, Stu, Elliott, Natalie Walker, Jenny Jaffe...2020-08-151h 48The Flop HouseEp. #319 - Alita Battle Angel LIVEWhat's this? An off-week FULL EPISODE? That's right -- as a li'l thank you for all of the support during the Max Fun Drive, we've reached into the vault and let loose this live episode, taped at Boston's CitySpace, on Alita: Battle Angel, so you can FINALLY learn the origin of Elliott's conviction that Dan loves backstory.ALSO! Two Flop House livestream events to put on your calendar for next week!On Thursday, August 13, at 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET, we'll be joining our Blank Check Podcast pal, Mr. Griffin Newman, to provide LIVE COMMENTARY for...2020-08-081h 16Dead Pilots SocietyEpisode 49: Revival written by Sally Bradford McKenna (Will & Grace, The Grinder, Don't Trust The B--)In Andrew's interview, Sally talks about how going to hear Jimmy Burrows speak at her college changed the direction of her life, her rise from PA to writer on the original Will & Grace, and why REVIVAL was truly "the one that got away." This is a great interview with lots of golden nuggets about show business! EnjoyREVIVAL stars Will Forte as Elliot, Kelly Marie Tran as Jenny, John C. McGinley as Cal Keating, Larry Wilmore as Sam Fishkin, Mimi Kennedy as Veronica, Anna Camp as Female Host/Alice/Cop/Waitress, Ayden Mayeri as Reagan, Craig Cackowski as...2020-05-141h 31
The Flop HouseEp. #302 - CatsSURPRISE! It's an off-week extra episode, just because we didn't want to go ANY longer without discussing that purrfect mewowsical, directed by Tomcat Hooper: CATS! It's a show so big, we couldn't do it without the dual returns of Cats enthusiast, Jenny Jaffee, and musical theater authority, Ms. Natalie Walker who was AT THE MOTHERFUCKING CATS PREMIERE! We know that there's usually a bunch of gibberish at this point, teasing stuff from the episode, but just dive in, folks! IT'S CATS! Wikipedia synopsis of the "plot" of Cats Movies recommended in this episode:2020-01-112h 22
Troubled WatersLive Shows Rule vs Live Shows SuckLaci Mosley, Nick Kocher, Lisa Gilroy, and Joe Kwaczala join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, are live shows for suckers or are they actually pretty cool? Team Pro-Live Shows Joe Kwaczala and Laci Mosley Team Anti-Live Shows Nick Kocher and Lisa Gilroy This week, our teams argue about Coldplay's recent decision to quit touring, talk about the worst stories about life on the road, and come up with personalized merch to sell. Laci Mosley wants to plug Scam Goddess and Florida G...2019-12-0344 min
Go Fact YourselfEp. 48: Jenny Jaffe & Jim RashMysteries will be solved and species saved on this episode of Go Fact Yourself! Jenny Jaffe is a comedy writer who grew up with an obsession for 90’s Nickelodeon animated shows. Her career has now come full circle: she’s landed a gig to writing for the upcoming version of "Rugrats!" She’ll tell us about that and some of her other obsessions that haven’t been a part of her work.. yet. Jenny will take on actor/writer Jim Rash. Jim is a pretty accomplished guy. He’s known for his role as Dean Craig Pelt...2019-11-151h 10
The Flop HouseEp. #285 - SerenityWe discuss something that's been on our want list for a while: the genre-hopping bonkers twist-em-up, Serenity. And to do so, we are joined by the delightful Jenny Jaffe, whose attachment to this film can surely be described as "healthy." Meanwhile Stuart explains costume-care in the stripper industry, Elliott introduces his new hit character "Crawdaddy," and Dan's reaction to the film is a real twist ending! Wikipedia synopsis for Serenity Movies recommended in this episode: John Wick 3: Parabellum Long Shot Alice...2019-05-252h 04
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 569: Wah to the Bone with Jenny JaffeJenny Jaffe (Rugrats, Project UROK) joins Jordan and Jesse for a discussion of Jordan's cape phase in high school, the difference between comedy nerds and musical theater nerds, and the insane new movie Serenity. Plus, everyone spends a few fun minutes coming up with video game butt puns and the guys stumble upon a potentially lucrative use of the podcast.
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Go Fact YourselfEp. 29: Scott Thompson & Jenny YangIt's a collision of comedians on this episode of Go Fact Yourself! Scott Thompson is known for being part of the famed comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall. How did he become a part of such a well-regarded group of funny people? Let's just say that it all started with a table full of donuts. He'll explain the rest. Scott faces off against comedian Jenny Yang. Growing up, she thought that she was destined for a career in political activism. But through a long road that included lobbying and poetry readings, she became a com...2019-02-011h 04
Beef And Dairy NetworkEpisode 42 - The Ballad Of Parsnip FlendercroftFreya Parker, Mike Wozniak, Max Davis, Jenny Laville, Henry Paker, Mike Shephard, Tom Crowley and Gemma Arrowsmith join in for this special documentary about former Bovine Farmers' Union bursar Parsnip Flendercroft. Music: “Kitten” “Por Supuesto” “Morels” Podington Bear soundofpicture.com
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Maximum Film!'Vox Lux' and a Panel Divided with TV Writer Jenny JaffeThis is a spicy episode! To say that there was a difference of opinion about this week's film would be an understatement. We're talking about the new Natalie Portman, popstar in crisis movie Vox Lux. The crew is joined by TV writer Jenny Jaffe ('Big Hero 6: The Series'). They answer a question from the mailbag: "What director - whose first high profile pictures were stellar - were you most surprised/disappointed to see flame out?" The Christmas season wouldn't be complete without another edition of the El Mero Mero De Navidad Christmas Minute with Alonso Duralde. And, as always, staf...2018-12-151h 03
Maximum Film!Why 'Green Book' Made Us Blue with Holly WalkerThis week we're talking about the most recent Peter Farrelly road trip movie. No, not Dumb and Dumber. Not Kingpin. Sorry, not Me, Myself & Irene. We're talking Green Book with Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen. And we're so lucky to have on the program, writer and performer Holly Walker (The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse). If you want to hear many, many Viggo Mortensen-as-Tony Lip impressions, then this is the episode for you. The crew also answers a question from the Who Shotline: "What movie character had the biggest impact on you as a person?" Plus...2018-12-071h 06
Maximum Film!'Crazy Rich Asians' and Whitewashing Cinema with Jenny YangThis is a feel good episode, ya'll! We've got comedian Jenny Yang on the program to talk about Crazy Rich Asians. She is uniquely qualified to discuss this film because she has seen it FIVE TIMES! This episode also signals the return of "The King of Christmas" - Alonso Duralde. He has traveled to the east coast and back to regale the crew of tales from his journey and his love for lobster. Ricky pours one out for the death of "Hiatus Ricky" as he goes back to work on Tosh.0. Plus, the gang goes over some of the mos...2018-08-241h 04
The Jackie and Laurie ShowKokopelliThis week on The Jackie and Laurie Show, Chank fonts, murder suicide pacts, microblading, and don't interrupt my story with a riff that goes nowhere. Comic of the Week: Jenny Hamilton @YukonJenny We have a website! Laurie made it! www.jackieandlaurieshow.com Buy Laurie's new book Dead People Suck! http://amzn.to/2yNYF4Y Follow @jackiekashian and @anylaurie16 on Twitter! Follow the show! @JackieandLaurie
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Troubled WatersEp 102: Legitimate SandwichesMichaela Watkins, Sam Jay, Tom Crowley and Jenny Bede join host, Dave Holmes for movie musical questioning, space chicken puns, and gross beach activities. Michaela Watkins wants to plug Casual on Hulu and How to Not Kill Yourself for 30 Days and recommends The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu. Sam Jay wants to plug her upcoming Comedy Central half hour special and wants to let you know that her dog is finally pooping outside instead of on the pad. Tom Crowley wants to plug Wooden Overcoats and his live show The Night and recommends The Unseen Hour. Jen...2017-07-1438 min
Judge John HodgmanJustice Extruded is Justice DeniedMicah brings the case against his girlfriend Jenny. Micah would like to buy a 3D printer for their home. Jenny thinks their apartment is too small. She thinks he should wait until they move into a bigger place. Thank you to Tom Brinton for suggesting this week's title! To suggest a title for a future episode, like Judge John Hodgman on Facebook. We regularly put out a call for submissions.
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One Bad MotherEp. 189: The Winter Blues, Plus Graphic Novelist Jenny Jaeckel On Spending Five Months In The NICUBiz and Theresa take a walk in a winter wonderland of HORRORS! Is there something special about the winter weather that makes it seem harder to parent? Or is it being trapped inside more? Maybe its all the holidays, snow days, and sick days that make it seem impossible to get anything done? Or maybe Biz and Theresa are just displacing our own parenting ennui on a season. Plus, Biz pulls the plug on swimming, Theresa is still pregnant, and we talk to Jenny Jaeckel about her new graphic novel Spot 12: Five Months in the Neonatal ICU. ...2017-01-261h 10
Judge John HodgmanLive From Brooklyn, NY 2016Caution: There are unbleeped swear words that happen during the musical portions of this episode. If you are listening with kids, keep that in mind. "Shut Your Drawer Hole" and "The Most Important Trial of the Day," taped in front of a live audience at one of two live shows in Brooklyn, NY on September 19, 2016 during the Tour of Live Justice! Plus, Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn catch up with Jenny and Erin from Episode 186: The Commune-ish Manifesto and songs from PitchBlak Brass Band! Thank you to Sarahjane Dube and Teddy Hose for s...2017-01-051h 22
Baby GeniusesJenny Zigrino / Zach BroussardHello babies! Got your emergency go bags ready? We recorded this before the election and hope that this still brings you some joy in these uncertain times. On Chunch Chat, we’re hopefully so close to getting a Chunch update! We skewer take on the bots who hang out in Martha’s blog comments section. On Wiki of the Week, we cover a condition called Penis Captivus, which doesn’t sound like a lot of fun. Jenny Zigrino joins us to talk about the various religious camps she attended as a child. We thought we booked Julian Assang...2016-11-141h 24
The Jackie and Laurie ShowI don't care, are we done?On this weeks show not enough people were walked, Laurie worries about having a business class set, and they have no sympathy for conservative children. Comic of the Week: Jenny Yang @jennyyangtv Follow @jackiekashian and @anylaurie16 on Twitter! Follow the show! @JackieandLaurie
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Troubled WatersEp 60: Risk! SwitcherooIt's Maximum Fun's #GreatSwitcheroo, so Kevin Allison from the RISK! podcast takes over hosting duties this week and is joined by New York-based comics Myka Foxx, Judah Friedlander, Dave Hill and Jenny Jaffe.
Plugs and recommendations: Myka Foxx is on social media as @MykaFox and wants to plug her podcast This Week in Jackin' which is over with our pals at the Cave Comedy Radio podcasting network.
Judah Friedlander wants to plug his new book If The Raindrops United. He's on Twitter as @JudahWorldChamp and you can find more info about his live dates etc...2015-10-1550 min
One Bad MotherEp. 84: Holiday Survival GuideIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate that brings feelings of cheer and MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF STRESS! Biz and Theresa discuss why the holidays can make even the most innocent of comments about your kids or your parenting style sound like you are the worst parent on the planet. Plus helpful tips on how to survive, Biz confirms a new mother’s worst fears that it actually is hard, and Theresa proves to be more fun than a Disney movie. Brooklyn artist Jenny Williams joins us to talk about her new book What...2014-12-121h 08