Nicky Endres (@nickendres) is a non-binary transfeminine, genderqueer, and genderfluid actress who has to put up with these annoying heteronormative white boys. We discuss her upbringing in Wisconsin, her decision to move to LA, and the experiences she’s had in the years that she’s been here. Kanye is back on Twitter and literally no one but Trump is happy. Avengers: Infinity War came out and made a billion dollars - we spoil all the plot points for Nicky. Things aren’t going well in Will’s life. He hates change of any sort. And it is for that reason that Will and Sean will be making some changes to the podcast. :-o
Two more idiots on the internet discussing film and pop culture and anything else on their minds. They drag guests into their little circle of dysfunction. Trust me, it's good
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Episode 287 - 2018 Summer Movie Preview
The boys, nay, the MEN, return to preview this year's crop of summer movies, also, some half-assed announcements about the future of the podcast.
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Episode 286 - Nicholas Brandt - Wonder Twins Power Activate
Nicholas Brandt (@nicholas brandt) returns to the show after last appearing on Episode 20. He is the director of the film “Bad Behavior” and one of the creators of “Comic-Con: The Musical.” Should we be deleting our Facebook accounts? Is “Ready Player One” going to be any good?The MLB wants to bring baseball to London and Will thinks that this will be a terrible idea. Movie theaters in England are killing people - beware!!!
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Episode 285 - Traci Swartz - Philip Roth Turned 85 Today
Traci Swartz (@kickstand_show) is a storyteller and producer of the show “Kickstand.” She tells us how she ended up in Los Angeles and how she got involved in the scene. Sean opted to not attend the recent Lorde concert - does boycotting celebrities for their views or beliefs actually accomplish anything? Matt Smith got paid more money than Claire Foy for “The Crown.” We solve the Hollywood pay gap. How do you handle strangers who insist on having a conversation with you? When are we allowed to be rude to shut down an interloper? If your rainbow lasts longer than 4 hours, please consult a doctor.
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Episode 284 - Becca Brown - Chicago Loves Dick
Becca Brown (@bekkuhbrown) is a child actress all grown up. She made her debut as the bassist in Richard Linklater’s “School of Rock,” and most recently she was seen in both the Chicago and LA production of the musical parody “Spamilton.” Everyone keeps telling us to get MoviePass, but is it legit, or just a big scam? “A Wrinkle in Time” came out last week. Do we have an beloved children’s books that we’d like to see given a proper adaptation? We all buy things from Amazon, but their delivery goons are just the worst. If you’re planning to travel to Taiwan, make sure to pack your own toilet paper.
Episode 284 - Becca Brown - Chicago Loves Dick
Becca Brown (@bekkuhbrown) is a child actress all grown up. She made her debut as the bassist in Richard Linklater’s “School of Rock,” and most recently she was seen in both the Chicago and LA production of the musical parody “Spamilton.” Everyone keeps telling us to get MoviePass, but is it legit, or just a big scam? “A Wrinkle in Time” came out last week. Do we have an beloved children’s books that we’d like to see given a proper adaptation? We all buy things from Amazon, but their delivery goons are just the worst. If you’re planning to travel to Taiwan, make sure to pack your own toilet paper.
Friday, March 9, 2018
Episode 283 - Matthew Guerruckey - Oscars Recap
Matthew Guerruckey (@guerruckey) from Drunk Monkeys (@drunkmonkeysweb) rejoins us to breakdown the 2018 Oscars. How much fish sex was there? Too much fish sex!
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Episode 282 - Sam Feirstein - This is of Interest to Nobody
Sam Feirstein returns for a loose, strange, and somewhat chaotic episode. We finally discuss Uma Thurman, QT, and the problem with macho auteur directors. The Winter Olympics finally ended - did we watch? Did we care? Some of our answers might surprise you. Will had to buy a new mattress and the results were…not good. Come for the interview, stay for the opinions.
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Episode 281 - Oscar Predictions
Will and Sean are back for the most anticipated episode of the year - Oscar predictions! Will Phantom Thread win ALL the awards? Or just most of them? We break down all the nominees and give you the ammunition you need to win your Oscar pool and shame your friends.
Monday, February 12, 2018
Episode 280 - Sarah Afkami - Post Traumatic Sardos Disorder
Sarah Afkami (@OffCalmE) returns to the show to generally amuse and delight. She talks to us about writing for TV and her career thus far - most recently on Showtime’s “DICE.” The Super Bowl came and went - we discuss the show, the game, the commercials and the general spectacle of it all. Is it okay for a public figure to purchase Twitter followers? We discuss. #ReinstateRoeper
Sunday, February 4, 2018
Episode 279 - Monique Filips - I'm Gonna End Up with the Blah Blah Blah
Monique Filips (@moniquefilips) is a model, actress, comedian, motorcyclist, and all around badass. She shares with us how a late in life decision to pursue acting opportunities brought her to where she is today. Two weeks late we give our thoughts on the Grammys that were. Toys R US is closing 500 locations so we reminisce on memories of walking those sacred aisles. The flu season is getting out of hand, and might soon kill us all.
Monday, January 29, 2018
Episode 278 - Megan Hayes and Justin Welborn - It's Timothy!
Megan Hayes (@megan_hayes) and Justin Welborn (@revolution23) are both actors but, more importantly, returning champions to our show. We finally get around to talking about Aziz Ansari because Sean refused to discuss it unless there was a female guest on. Will has recently revisited Murphy Brown - what shows or pop culture would we revisit if we had the time? Things are getting out of hand over at Netflix and we can’t take it any more.
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Episode 277 - Best Films of 2017
For the first time in podcast history Will and Sean hijack the first episode of the year to indulgently go over their Top Ten Movies of 2017. There's not much more to it than that. Bit still, give it a listen, won't you? You won't, won't you.
Sunday, December 31, 2017
Episode 276 - lex Stein - You Call Your Mother
Alex Stein (@coldfootfilms) joins us for either the 5th or 6th time as our annual end of year, mistletoe on the doorframe, star on the tree, bee in our bonnet, guest. He has a new podcast called “Tell Me Who You Are” that all you all better be subscribed to. 2017 was a shit year, but what are we looking forward to in 2018? We finally discuss Star Wars: The Last Jedi - did it live up to our expectations? A year ago Will predicted that 2017 would suck - and it did - was all this calamity his fault? We discuss. Go hug a loved one, the fight is just beginning.
Episode 276 - lex Stein - You Call Your Mother
Alex Stein (@coldfootfilms) joins us for either the 5th or 6th time as our annual end of year, mistletoe on the doorframe, star on the tree, bee in our bonnet, guest. He has a new podcast called “Tell Me Who You Are” that all you all better be subscribed to. 2017 was a shit year, but what are we looking forward to in 2018? We finally discuss Star Wars: The Last Jedi - did it live up to our expectations? A year ago Will predicted that 2017 would suck - and it did - was all this calamity his fault? We discuss. Go hug a loved one, the fight is just beginning.
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Episode 275 - Laura McGhee - I Even Blocked Porg
Laura McGhee (@LauraMcGhee68) is a pilot, writer, actress, and comedian. That’s right, a pilot, like for airplanes. She writes and stars in the hilarious web series called “Lady Pilot,” based on her ridiculous experiences as a flight instructor. LA Weekly got bought by a right-wing consortium and now they are trying to get people to write for them for free. Quentin Tarantino is boldly going where no man has gone before - and he’s taking JJ with him. Tis the season to be pressured into purchasing unwanted chocolate bars by the adorable children of your co-workers. Waffle House is now a DIY institution, at least for some people it would seem.
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Episode 274 - Minimus Maximus - Counterpart
Minimus Maximus (2minimusmaximus) of the “Off the Cuffs” podcast talks about kink, BDSM, and growing up in a cult. Make sure you’re listening to the show…we’lll wait. Another day, another 5-10 creepy men getting exposed (tee tee) by the news. There are too many goddamn podcasts out there, how are we managing? “Coco” is a great new film by PIXAR, but the Olaf “short” beforehand is an abominable snowman.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Episode 273 - Alyssa Sabo - After the Flood
Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo) rollerblades her way back into our lives with her truly unique style of absurdist comedy. Louis CK’s long known peccadilloes are finally exposed to the wider world. The iPhone X is finally exposed to the wider world. Twitter - the most perfect social media platform ever devised - has made itself (impossible to imagine) even more perfect with the expansion to 280 characters. Let the healing of the universe begin, one bloated tweet at a time.
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Episode 272 - Ian Alda - You Don't Just Diddle a Child Once
Ian Alda (@ianalda) returns to the show. He recently directed a webseries called “The Michaels.” We also talk Dodgers and the continuing Hollywood sexual abuse allegations - so, just sunniness all around. Do we really need all these “pop-up” restaurants and “experiences?” Short answer, nope.
Episode 272 - Ian Alda - You Don't Just Diddle a Child Once
Ian Alda (@ianalda) returns to the show. He recently directed a webseries called “The Michaels.” We also talk Dodgers and the continuing Hollywood sexual abuse allegations - so, just sunniness all around. Do we really need all these “pop-up” restaurants and “experiences?” Short answer, nope.
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Episode 271 - Julie Pearson - There Are Only Two Netflix Accounts
Julie Pearson (@jpears) is a comedy writer and a VERY SUCCESSFUL LIFESTYLE BLOGGER, together we tackle (and solve) racism, sexism, and politics. It’s quite the show. Also, finally, we solve the case of the “Mad Pooper!”
Episode 271 - Julie Pearson - There Are Only Two Netflix Accounts
Julie Pearson (@jpears) is a comedy writer and a VERY SUCCESSFUL LIFESTYLE BLOGGER, together we tackle (and solve) racism, sexism, and politics. It’s quite the show. Also, finally, we solve the case of the “Mad Pooper!”
Episode 271 - Julie Pearson - There Are Only Two Netflix Accounts
Julie Pearson (@jpears) is a comedy writer and a VERY SUCCESSFUL LIFESTYLE BLOGGER, together we tackle (and solve) racism, sexism, and politics. It’s quite the show. Also, finally, we solve the case of the “Mad Pooper!”
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Episode 270 - Kevin Eis - People Ingest Media
Kevin Eis (@kevineis) was one of our original guests, now, years later he’s back to regale us once again. He’s an up and coming music director who works primarily with Disney, but who just returned from Barcelona where he shot a video for “Kungs.” Harvey Weinstein is monster - these three straight white dudes discuss all the recent allegations. What do we think of the new Star Wars trailer? Are Porgs the new Ewoks or Gungans? Rick and Morty fans are out of control and myst be stopped.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Episode 269 - Andy Moon - There's Porn in the Woods
Andy Moon (@XvxAndy) is a online cam model. She tells us what made her decide to pursue this line of work, what her typical day is like, and the nuts and bolts of it all. Darren Aronofsky’s recent bonkers film, “Mother!” received an F score from Cinemascore. Does the movie justify the poor audience response? Hugh Hefner died, we do our best to examine his complicated legacy. Will has finally joined the online dating app, Tinder, but he is finding that it’s not all that it’s been cracked up to be. Also, Tom Petty. This one hurt.
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Episode 268 - Katie Featherston - I Would Attend the Opening of a Door
Katie Featherston (@realkatiefatherston) an actress from the Paranormal Activity movies is our guest this week. She tells us how she went from Texas to LA to one of the biggest film franchises of all time. Now she’s writing and producing her own films. Will returned from London so we get to hear how the world looks from across the pond. Hillary Clinton published a book about the 2016 campaign - in the world ready for it? Icelandair is letting things on their flights get a little out of hand and we have no patience for it. Never ask a stranger on the internet to buy you a drink.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Episode 267 - Steven Brandon - Sean Steven Podcast?
Steven Brandon (@stevenb29) takes the chair from that international derelict Will Link to help Sean breakdown a humdrum Emmys award show. Will Sean Podcast? We think not!
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Episode 266 - Misha D - I'll Be in London
Misha D (@NotRealMishaD) is a reformed storyteller, currently a stand up comedian, and a goddamn entertaining delight. He explains to us his decision to leave the world of spoken word for the more perilous one of open mic. There’s a bunch of new shows coming this month, so we test Misha to see if he can decipher the premise just from the title. Taylor Swift has once again pounced upon pop culture so, inevitably, we must discuss. Restaurants keep changing their menus on Will and he’s had enough of it.
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Episode 265 - Fall Movie Preview
Another week, another episode without a guest. It's Fall movie season so Will and Sean rundown some of the good (and not so good) films coming out later this year. You know how this goes.
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Episode 264 - 2017 Emmy Preview
It's that time of year again - when we bungle our annual Emmy picks. Listen along and judge our decisions.
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Episode 263 - Malachi Mutakabbir - Ride or Die with Sbarros
Malachi Mutakabbir was raised in a martial arts family and can kick both of our asses without blinking. He’s also an incredibly awesome film geek who is looking to break into the world of stunt work and stunt coordinating. We talk about all of that - except for how he can kick our collective asses. CBS is debuting its new Star Trek show on their access only channel - how many things will we end up paying for before this gets ridiculous? Pop culture will always disappoint you, we discuss out most notable let downs. Taco Bell and Left are teaming up for the worst bit of viral marketing since Donald Trump and the Republican party. Stay away from Outback Steakhouse unless you want to get sucked into the hell mouth.
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Episode 262 - Best 25 of the Century
For some unknown reason the guys felt that this was the week to countdown their top 25 movies of the century (so far). It’s our longest, and most indulgent episode ever.
Enjoy
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Episode 261 - Diana Varco - RIP Sardos
Diana Varco (@dianavarco) is an actress with a new a new solo show, “Shattered.” She joins us to talk about turning tragedy into humor. Kid Rock is going to be your next Senator from Michigan because America is terrible and this is a thing now. Our beloved Karaoke bar, Sardo’s, is closing forever. Did we ever find out who Sardo is? Will got a new iPhone but not much else. Always change your contact lenses!!
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Episode 260 - Eric Reed - Hope vs. Wish
Jazz Musician Eric Reed sits down with us this week fresh from a tour in Europe. He tells us all about the LA and NYC jazz scene, and we listen to “The Way to Love” from his new album. We lost both George Romero and Martin Landau - we discuss their illustrious careers. At what point do aging rock stars need to step down? Do we want to watch these septuagenarians tripping across the stage just to satisfy our nostalgia? Why is it so hard for people to figure out where their seats are at theaters and concerts? You just sit down where your ticket tells you to sit - this shouldn’t be that complicated!
Episode 260 - Eric Reed - Hope vs. Wish
Jazz Musician Eric Reed sits down with us this week fresh from a tour in Europe. He tells us all about the LA and NYC jazz scene, and we listen to “The Way to Love” from his new album. We lost both George Romero and Martin Landau - we discuss their illustrious careers. At what point do aging rock stars need to step down? Do we want to watch these septuagenarians tripping across the stage just to satisfy our nostalgia? Why is it so hard for people to figure out where their seats are at theaters and concerts? You just sit down where your ticket tells you to sit - this shouldn’t be that complicated!
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Episode 259 - Nicholas Tanek - Spooooky!
Nicholas Tanek (@nicholastanek) is a New Jersey based writer who drew from a dissolute youth, tragedy, and the BDSM scene to write his books The Coolest Way to Kill Yourself, Chipped Black Nail Polish, and Your Kinky Friends. Have you ever learnt something unsavory about a celebrity you admired, only to have that fact change your perception of that person? The year is halfway through - what has been our favorite bits of pop culture so far in 2017? Every film is now part of an Extended Cinematic Universe and now we no longer know how to experience a “one-off” film.
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Episode 258 - Andres Cervantes - Honorary Asian
Andres Cervantes (SoCalClone) from “Dre’s Geek Philosophy Podcast” talks all things geek culture - the good and the bad. It’s “For Your Consideration” season in LA for Emmy voters and so we review some of our favorite TV from the past year. Is Star Wars in trouble? We review the evidence. Buying tickets for events used to be easy, but times have changed. Have a Happy Canada 150 everyone!
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Episode 257 - Maria Howell - CARS Holocaust
Maria Howell (@mariasingsacts) rocks our world this week. She started her career as the soloist in Spielberg’s “The Color Purple,” and since then she’s been gracing our screens up to and including recent Best Picture nominee “Hidden Figures.” Did we mention that she is also an amazing singer who, with the very power of her voice, can burn the hair right off your head…cause she can. We talk the awesomeness of “Wonder Woman,” the weirdness of “Cars,” and the awfulness of “Sony.” RIP Adam West - the Bright Knight.
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Episode 256 - Becca Burgess - Doctor #1 or Nothing
Becca Burgess has worked in television casting for years, first in Atlanta and now in LA. Conan O’Brien is being sued for joke stealing because jokes are hard, yo. Male rompers - this is a thing we need to make decisions about. Sometimes we wish that our favorite shows would get cancelled, but no, they just keep getting renewed into oblivion. Please do not shake, nor stir, Mr. Moore’s ashes.
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Episode 255 - Alex Freeman & Nick Watson - Retcon the Episode
Alex Freeman (@tvcalling) and Nick Watson (@_njwatson) are the co-hosts of the TV Writing podcast - “Paper Team.” Both of them immigrants to the US they describe how their unique backgrounds and experiences in the industry led them to podcasting. Twin Peaks is back - can Lynch recapture his early 1990s magic in an age of Peak TV? Movie reviews are getting out of hand - and not for the best. Will wants to leave the country, but before he can, he must conquer a hellish bureaucracy hellbent on keeping him here.
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Episode 254 - Oscar Sagastume - Tequila & Horchata
**DO NOT BE ALARMED BY THE INTRO!!!** Oscar Sagastume (@oscarsagastume) returns to the show for updates on his #FourKidsAndADog. Facebook has hired 3,000 poor assholes whose job it now is to scour their site for disturbing livestreams. Michael Moore is coming to Broadway with a one-man-anti-Trump show. Can Trump be good for the pop culture business? United Airlines murders bunnies. We are now part of the Podcast Jukebox network. Exciting times ahead. Excelsior….and whatnot.
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Episode 253 - Jon Luke Thomas - Lil Up Kid
Jon Luke Thomas, voiceover artist and Emmy winner is our guest this week. We finally discuss the Episode VIII trailer and Disney/Lucas’s ambitious plans spanning out to 2020. Fyre Festival was the dystopian nightmare our generation deserved. X-Files is coming back (again) but is everyone excited? Short answer, NO!
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Episode 252 - Dylan Brody - A Weird and Sad Note
Dylan Brody (@dylanbrody) returns to the show to tell us all about his upcoming international show - Dylan Brody’s Driving Hollywood. The White House Correspondent’s Dinner happened this weekend. How good can it be without President Cuck? Unicorn Frappuccino - everything exists now just to pleasure the great god known as Social Media. Dating in LA is hard, but does it have to be THIS hard? The lambs are now silent - RIP Jonathan Demme.
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Episode 251 - Summer 2017 Movie Preview
Time to preview this summer's movies. Also, Sean has pink eye. In both eyes. It's nasty. Don't touch him.
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Episode 250 - Taylor Brogan - 250 Episodes Later
Taylor Brogan (@thbrogan) is a writer who currently works in the writer’s room on “The Shannara Chronicles” and “Into the Badlands.” We discuss genre television and fandom in general. The WGA is on the verge of a potential strike - how will this affect our podcast? What piece of pop culture have you neglected or avoided and no one will leave you alone about? SNL will finally, for the first time in its 42 year history, air live coast to coast. What took so long? It might not be a good idea to take your horse to the Taco Bell drive through.
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Episode 249 - Avital Ash - I'm an Ego Monster
Avital Ash (@avitalash) is a writer, actress, director, and straight up awesome person. She’s the perfect guest to have on our first show AFTER A MONTH! I know, I know…but you can all relax now, your long national nightmare is finally over. I mean, Trump (@POTUS) is still President, but at least you have that sweet, sweet Will Sean Podcast to salve your wounded psyche. Whitewashing in Hollywood - we fix it! Trainspotting 2 is a mediocre movie perfectly designed to remind you how mediocre you are as well. Adult Education is a wonderful thing/Adult Education is a terrible thing - Will Link breaks it down. We’re sorry that we went away, but we’re back now…or something like that.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Episode 248 - Ryan Roach & Matthew Guerruckey - Do a Lab Dance
Ryan Roach and Matthew Guerruckey from Drunk Monkeys Podcast (@drunkmonkeysweb) join us to break down the CRAZIEST OSCARS OF ALL TIME! Seriously?! What was that?!
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Episode 247 - Jonathan Bradley Welch - Why God Created Commercials
Jonathan Bradley Welch (@jonathanbwelch) returns to the show to talk about his new political podcast “The Big Blue To Do.” IMDB got rid of their message boards, do we care? First the Super Bowl and now the Oscars, what makes for an ideal viewing party? Theme parties are bad enough, but now Will has to attend a theme wedding - what nonsense is this? How did that Oscar Pool hold up for you?
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Episode 246 - Oscar Preview 2017
The Oscars are next week, so let Will and Sean tell you now who is going to take all the awards (spoiler alert - it's mostly La La Land).
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Episode 245 - Steven Brandon & Alex Lewis - Five Timer Club
That old cad Steven Brandon (@stevenb29) and Alex Lewis (@i8athumbtack) join us to discuss their upcoming show “Game of Thrones: The Musical” (@GOTtheMusical). Steven produces and Alex stars as Robb Stark in this hilarious send up of the hit show. What’s better than asking an Australian and three films geeks to discuss the Super Bowl? Nothing, that’s what. Can’t Taylor Swift catch a break? She’s criticized no matter what she does or doesn’t do, and Will is tired of it. Join us as we take up falconeering.
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Episode 244 - Ravi Naidu - Caulked the Cracks
Ravi Naidu (@ravinaiduactor) started his career as a management consultant before getting bit by the acting bug, so off to Los Angeles he came.Since then he’s been in such projects as “Hunger Games,” “Million Dollar Arm,” “Mindy Project,” and “Homeland.” The title for Episode VIII has been announced - are WE the Last Jedi? Hollywood has resorted to drowning animals - or something like that - we examine the controversy surrounding “A Dog’s Purpose.” Mary Tyler Moore died and an entire generation is oblivious to her charms. Also, RIP John Hurt - this one hurt, deep in our chests.
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Episode 243 - James Gangl - The Velocipod
James Gangl (@jamesgangl) is a comedian and actor. He’s also a Canadian immigrant who washed up on our shores four days before Election Day - good timing there buddy. We review - with complete objectivity - the Trump Inauguration. Should people be banned from Twitter? Should those same people then receive lucrative book deals? Barack Obama failed us all and now we shall pay the price. What’s up with Sean’s weird nose? All this and more in the latest episode!
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Episode 242 - Jessica Gonzalez Rodriguez - A Peanut Pension
Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez is an opera singer and dancer. We discuss what it’s like to train as a professional singer, what a career in opera is like, and why opera is better than Broadway musicals and how she ended up in a Star Trek themed production of Mozart’s “The Abduction from the Seraglio.” The Young Pope is gloriously insane and most likely infallible. RIP Ringling Brothers (& Barnum and/or Bailey). Apple has announced a new “Theater Mode” for the iPhone - who asked for this? Taco Bell did something, so of course we need to discuss it.
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Ep. 241 - Megan Hayes - What's the Weird Note?
Megan Hayes (@megan_hayes) returns to the show to discuss the Golden Globes, because we all know that you love hearing a dissection of an awards show that aired two weeks ago.
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Ep. 240 - Dann Freeman - Manchester Not by the Sea
Dann Freeman(@DannFreeman) is a writer and script consultant. He has recently self-published the first volume of a “True-ish Short-ish Story” called True Empathy. You’ve all seen it, so it’s time to discuss Rogue One. Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds :-(. We were told that Time Warner is now Spectrum - but guess what, they still suck! Welcome to 2017 - let us pray.
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Episode 239 - Alex Stein - End of Year, End of Days
Alex Stein (@coldfootfilms) returns for a record breaking 5th appearance (to be fair, his 4th appearance was record breaking too). We wrap up the entire year of pop culture - the good, the bad, the really bad, and the generally shitty. See all you butts in 2017. Pray. Pray hard.
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Episode 238 - Tyler Davis - No Longer a Cokette
Tyler Davis is a musician, a sound engineer and a former Scientologist. We discuss all of it. Has the internet ruined the way we interact with TV? The short answer is yes! Grammy nominations came out - how many artists has Will never heard of? Holiday Parties are terrible - let us count the ways.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Episode 237 - Matthew Guerruckey - Emergen-C is a Lie
Matthew Guerruckey (@guerruckey) is the Editor in Chief of Drunk Monkeys, an online literary magazine and film blog. He also cohosts their film podcasts. We discuss content creation and brand development in Trump’s America. La. La. Land. Go. See. It. Now. A new season of Gilmore Girls hit Netflix, but neither of us has ever seen the original show. That led us to think about what other massively popular pop culture phenomenon are we missing out on? Rogue One: A Star Wars Tale comes out this week, and we’re going to opening night. If only the process of buying tickets weren’t so tricking difficult. Those Japanese sure do love dead fish.
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Episode 236 - Sarah Klegman - Challah Back Boy
Sarah Klegman (@sarahkleg) Is a writer, a former talent manager, and the co-owner of Challah Hub - your only source for custom Challahs (technically Challot). How will pop culture change in Trump’s America? With the release of “Fantastic Beasts,” the Potterverse has entered a new phase. Are we ready for more magic? Will found himself in a nightclub and he’s got some thoughts about it. Be careful, the squirrels are listening.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Ep. 235 - Sarah Lightman - In the Year of Our Lord, DT1
Sarah Lightman (@sarahlightman) is a musician who has come to salve the wounds of a damaged nation. Her song, “Someday” is featured on today’s episode. And Lee is back with new digital tricks up his filmmaking sleeve - what do we think? Leonard Cohen died, because of course he did. The election is finally over - let’s survey the wreckage.
Episode 234 - Sam Reeder - Brexit Yourself
British born actor Sam Reeder (@thesamreeder) joins us for the final podcast of the republic. Vine is dead. Long live Vine? Bleak TV - is this the new low that our shows have sunk to? The election is almost over (praise be to God), but what on earth will we do with ourselves once it’s over???
Episode 233 - Election 2016 - A Rigged Episode
The Election is upon us so Will and Sean reflect on the campaign that was, and the two possible paths ahead. Depending on the voters’ decisions on November 8th (a not always steady bet) we can expect to soon be living in a Center-Left progressive society, or a dystopian, segregated militant police state. DO NOT RUIN THIS FOR US AMERICA!!!! Also we look at some local initiatives and bitch as to why Election Day is not a national holiday. It’s almost over, folks; it’s almost over.
Episode 232 - Keith Blaney - You've Been Outsourced
Keith Blaney has been a working Hollywood actor since he appeared as “Bachelor #1” in the Demi Moore classic, “Striptease.” He currently be seen onstage in the “Vonnegut USA” - an adaptation of four of the late writer’s short stories. The Rocky Horror Picture Show invaded our living rooms courtesy of FOX. Did we watch it? What relationship did we have to the original film? Podcasts - we host one, but do we listen to any others? Will is ready to re-enter the rough world of dating, but Match.com isn’t making it easy for him. Please don’t hunt zombies in public. It never ends well.
Sunday, October 9, 2016
Ep. 231 - Emily Stern - A Smart Blanket
Emily Stern (@whatastern) works in casting when she’s not featuring in Lady Gaga music videos. We discuss Miss Gaga and her oncoming onslaught on the pop culture landscape. Killer Clowns are everywhere - is the Republic doomed? People at concerts are awful, what can be done?
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Ep. 230 - Jeff LE - Rock and Rolla Cola Wars
Jeff LE (@therealjeffle) is a quadruple threat. He’s a writer, a director, a lyricist and a musician. Today though, he’s a podcast guest. I know it’s hard to keep up with the daily, incessant crazy train that is this election season, but we discuss Trump’s appearance on Jimmy Fallon. There’s a bunch of new shows out - which are we watching and which star Kevin James? Sometimes getting what you wished becomes its own curse. In totally unrelated news, Will now has a full time job - let’s check in with him.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Episode 229 - Steven Brandon - Sheket B'Vakasha
Steven Brandon (@stevenb29) rejoins us for his fourth time. this time to discuss his upcoming show, “Game of Thrones: The Musical.” But who cares about all that because TATIANA MASLANY WON AN EMMY!!!! (Also a bunch of other people…we guess).
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Sunday, September 11, 2016
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Ep. 226 - Grace Harryman - Bad Ju-Ju There
Grace Harryman (@graceharryman) finally makes it onto the show. She was waylaid last time by an errant car and a most unfortunate concussion. We talk comedy, sketch and improv with her. The upcoming Oscar contender “Birth of a Nation” comes to theaters riding a wave of controversy regarding director and star Nate Parker. Should IMDB publish actor’s ages? What about cinematographer’s? Hillary Clinton is muscling into the podcasting business and we don’t like it. I’m in pain, and I’m wet and RIP Gene Wilder!
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Ep. 225 - Linda Bailey Walsh - Hummus and Pita
Linda Bailey Walsh (@lindawalsh) joins us for sleepy. jet lagged episode. She hosts the storytelling show Hate Date: Tales of Digital Dating and Other Disasters. The Rio Olympics happened - what did we miss? Spoiler Alert, not much. Which modern day trends or artists will be popular 100 years from now? You know that things are bad when you can’t even trust Taco Bell. In Flakka we Trust!
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Ep. 224 - Emmys 2016 - Ball or Shaft?
Emmy’s 2016! Will and Sean break down the unusually strong and sensible nominees in all the major categories. And remember, ten seconds of archived screen time could disqualify you.
Monday, August 1, 2016
Episode 223 - Jacob Strunk - Dying of Con Flu
Jacob Strunk (@sevenmileswest) is a filmmaker and Comic-Con aficionado. He tells us why we should consider going down to San Diego next year. We talk about all the news out of this year’s Comic-Con before wallowing in the sadness that was the RNC and the DNC. Horse shampoo gets its own Con and Will is ready to tell you all about it.
Sunday, July 24, 2016
Ep. 222 - Chlose LaFond - Frontloading your Meat
Chloe La Fond (@clomojo) co-stars with friend of the podcast Alex Alexander on the web series “The Way Black Show.” She is also a sometimes foot fetish model. We dig in to all of it. There’s a gay character in the new Star Trek movie and, of course, the internet is atwitter. Pokemon Go is here to kill us all. A beloved Long Island institution is about to close and Will has some thoughts. Taco Bell delivers once again.
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Ep. 221 - Kim Kalish - Can You Do the Segue?
Kim Kalish (@kimkalish) is an actress, comedian, and frequent sketch performed on Conan. We aren’t certain how amused she was by us, but nonetheless everyone had a blast. Can women bust ghosts? We discuss. There’s a new Bridget Jones movie coming out, and some people have opinions on Renee Zellweger’s personal decisions. Well meaning people trying to set us up with women need to get their act together. Come to the LA Zoo for the animals, stay for the comedy.
Episode 221 - Kim Kalish - Can You Do the Segue?
Kim Kalish (@kimkalish) is an actress, comedian, and frequent sketch performed on Conan. We aren’t certain how amused she was by us, but nonetheless everyone had a blast. Can women bust ghosts? We discuss. There’s a new Bridget Jones movie coming out, and some people have opinions on Renee Zellweger’s personal decisions. Well meaning people trying to set us up with women need to get their act together. Come to the LA Zoo for the animals, stay for the comedy.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Episode 220 - Debbie Jhoon - Don't Memorize, Mesmerize
Debbie Jhoon (@dsho). She has written on such shows as “The Neighbors,” “Kevin from Work,” and “Deadbeat.” BFG came out to mixed reviews and poor box office. Did we see it? Kanye West released a disturbing music video for his song “Famous.” Did we see that either? Will has been a loyal Entertainment Weekly subscriber for twenty years, but that might all change. A big summer movie is about to be released, and that means novelty fast food products!
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Ep. 220 - Dick Wound & Minimus Maximus - Met at a Munch
Minimus Maximus (@minimusmax) and Dick Wound (@dickwound) from the BDSM podcast “Off the Cuffs” are our guests this week. We discuss their discovery of BDSM and what the scene is like out on Long Island. We wrap up this season of Game of Thrones and discuss shows that everyone but you enjoys. Social media is changing and we’re getting left behind. DVDs were sold to us as the wave of the future. Well the future is here and DVDs are not keeping up. Keep the monkeys out of the power station!
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Ep. 218 - Ed Galvez - I'd Call it a Gimmick
Ed Galvez (@edgalvez), comedian and actor is our guest this week. We learn what it’s like to play the lead zombie in the feature film “Amigo Undead.” Another tragedy, another cycle of Twitter nonsense - how are we supposed to handle ourselves on the internet during these times? Have you watched the 8 hour documentary “OJ: Made in America”? Because if not, you should - it’s the one of the greatest films we’ve ever seen. Another week, another half-baked bit of cinematic nostalgia in theaters. This week we take aim at ID:4 2. Stupid. RIP Anton Yelchin. :-(
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Episode 217 - Julia Pels - Jim Whacker
Julia Pels (@queercomedian) is our guest this week. She’s funny, she’s an LBGTQ activist, and she c0-hosts an awesome storytelling show. Will is a big fan of the Lifetime show “Unreal.” What “off-brand” pop culture are we fans of? Film director John Carney bad mouthed Kira Knightley - when, if ever, is it okay to bad mouth celebrity co-stars? Artificial Intelligence is now writing screenplays and Will is NOT happy.
Monday, June 13, 2016
Ep. 216 - Bridget Phetasy - By Hook or by PEg
Our guest this week is comedian and writer Bridget Phetasy (@bridgetphetasy). Please make sure to read her amazing weekly column for Playboy - trust us, it’ll open your mind grapes. Hillary Clinton is the presumptive Democratic nominee - we discuss this historic event. Muhammed Ali died - we eulogize him in possibly the most half-assed way possible. How do you deal with people who are clearly lying to you? Will would like to know.
Ep. 216 - Bridget Phetasy - By Hook or by PEg
Our guest this week is comedian and writer Bridget Phetasy (@bridgetphetasy). Please make sure to read her amazing weekly column for Playboy - trust us, it’ll open your mind grapes. Hillary Clinton is the presumptive Democratic nominee - we discuss this historic event. Muhammed Ali died - we eulogize him in possibly the most half-assed way possible. How do you deal with people who are clearly lying to you? Will would like to know.
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Ep. 215 - Tara Price - The 800 Pound Topic
Tara Price (@tarapriceless), she of the impossible name, returns to the podcast to discuss her directorial debut, “Ear Worm.” Captain America is an agent of H.Y.D.R.A. and fanboys are pissed. Bill Cosby is going to trial, and fanboys are pissed. It’s hard to muster anger these days when a certain Donald is sucking the oxygen out of the room……and fanboys are pissed.
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Ep. 214 - Paige Devitt - Get on Knit
Paige Devitt (@paigesdevitt) is the writer of the web series “Three People” starring former guest Alyssa Sabo. It’s graduation season, and that means commencement speeches. We recount our own and wonder why they never seem to make the impact they are intended to. We meditate on “peak TV” and make some hard choices over which shows we will keep watching. Two tourists at Yellowstone tried to be good citizens by “saving” a baby bison, instead they unleashed hell.
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Ep. 213 - Megan Hayes - Wait for the Click
Megan Hayes joins us this week. She recently returned from Atlanta, where she’s also from, having co-starred in the two person play, “Sex with Strangers.” You might recognize her from “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” where she plays the Morphling who saves Peeta. Do video games ever translate well to the big screen? We discuss. There was a reaping of TV shows last week - what survived and what got cancelled? Corporate branding is getting out of hand and Will has some thoughts. A man in Israel is trying to sue God - because why not?
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Ep. 212 - Jon Weinberg - Not All Dogs Go To Heaven
Jon Weinberg starred and directed the upcoming indie film “Funeral Day” - we talk to him about it. Harriet Tubman is coming to a bill near you; which awesome historical figures haven’t received proper cinematic obeisance? Radiohead messed with the internet - do we care? Louis CK recently performed in Oxnard, CA - something tells me that this sleepy agricultural town was not equipped for the hipster invasion.
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Ep. 211 - Dont Censor Art
Daniel Sol (@hollyshorts) and Shani Rotkovitz (anyalways) join us this week from the Hollyshorts film Festival to discuss film festival stuffs. Prince died - we finally get around to discussing. Loveliness ended - we finally get around to discussing. Beyonce dropped a new album, and not everyone is so excited. The Beefy Crunch Burrito is back - everyone rejoice!
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Ep. 210 - Summer Movie Preview 2016
Star Trek, Jason Bourne, The Purge, and some other crap - another year, another summer movie preview.
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Ep. 209 - Ilyse Mimoun - Meant to be a Friend
Ilyse Mimoun (@ilysemimoun) is the author of “Choose Your Own Love Story” - a Choose Your Own Adventure style plunge into modern romantic quandries. Game of Thrones returns this week and it seems to be the only large scale drama still holding down the HBO fort - have they lost their way? Kobe Bryant finally retired after 20 years - what will his legacy be? The new CEO of AMC Theaters has some pretty pretty pretty terrible ideas and Will is none too pleased. A Polish company has announced a truly intoxicating new beverage.
Monday, April 18, 2016
Ep. 208 - Megan Salinas - The Nancy Meyer Corrective
Megan Salinas (@themenguin) returns to the show. A contributor to AfterBuzz TV, she and Will are now teaming up for a weekly Orphan Black recap show on the Giantist network. Lesbian characters are appearing with more frequency on network TV shows, they’re also being killed off with more frequency - what gives? Would you pay $50 to watch first run movies at home? Sean Parker thinks that you will. “The Walking Dead” ended its season last week with a clunker of a cliffhanger - we discuss. The Isle of Wight just opened a really shitty museum
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Ep. 207 - Ian Alda - And Down a Mountain
Ian Alda (@ianalda) is an actor soon to be seen reprising his role on the newest season of #SiliconValley. American Idol finally ended its 15 year run. Three non-watchers of the show reflect on its legacy. Who is to blame for the rise of Trump? It’s you, loyal listener, it’s all your fault. April Fools Day pranks are getting out of hand thanks to an increasingly mischievous corporate America. Burger King knows that America is mad, that’s why they unleashed the “Angriest Whopper.”
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Ep. 206 - Michael Medina - Recap the Recapping Game
Michael Medina (@mrmichaelalexis) co-hosts recap shows on Collider and Think Hero, he’s also a our guest this week. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Punching came out last week to terrible reviews and all the money - we discuss. Everyone is dying, what is going on? Marriage is in the air - time to move cities again.
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Ep. 205 - Sarah Jean Kruchowski - Time Smut
Sarah Jean Kruchowski escaped the icy Minnesota tundra and the blistering Australian outback to eventually settle in LA as a writer and filmmaker. Along with formed guest Jackie Vleck she hosts the podcast “Garbagetown.” Indiana Jones 5 is happening whether we want it or not. Olivia Munn was accused of appropriating geek culture and certain men are not happy. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are releasing a raunchy animated film this summer, “Sausage Party,” and Will is horrified by the trailer. I refuse to ride any horse that is not wearing a bespoke tweed suit.
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Ep. 204 - Alyssa Sabo - A Touch and Go Affair
Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo) is a comedian, performer, and consummate kazoo music maker. She’s also our guest this week.The election is sucking the air out of pop culture - good thing we have celebrities around to instruct us how to vote. The teaser for the new “Ghostbusters” film came out, and it’s…problematic. The “Hot Convict” has been released from jail and Will is worried what this means for men everywhere.
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Ep. 203 - Tim Coyne - Edit in the Nude
Tim Coyne (@timcoyne) runs the TV recap podcast network “Giantist,” we talk art and craft and arts and crafts. Have we even been on game shows? What role do game shows still play? Will we take Door #1 or Door #2? Artists are increasingly releasing albums/shows/movies with little to no warning - is this the way things will be from now on? “Gods of Egypt” might have been a bad movie (we wouldn’t know, we didn’t see it), but the director, Alex Proyas, has been worse - we discuss. Vending machines in Australia are out to kill our children!!!
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Ep. 202 - David Griffin - Post Show Problems
David Griffin (@griffinde) from Collider and Screen Rant joins us for an Oscars autopsy. The winners, the losers, the lovers, and the sinners - they’re all here. So help us shine a SPOTLIGHT in the corners of a dark ROOM while crossing a BRIDGE OF SPIES something something THE REVENANT.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Ep. 201 - Cathy Reinking - Belong at the Moulin Rouge
Cathy Reinking, casting director, writer, and humorist is our guest this week. She shares with us some of the common mistakes actors make and how Hollywood often cuts off its nose to spite its face. “Deadpool” has been making all of the money - will any lessons be learned from its success? Will recently saw John Waters read and lecture - what other formerly influential artists have lost their relevance in recent years? Kanye West - we’re over you; let’s discuss. Would you ditch work if it meant that yo were still getting paid? We would.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Ep. 200 - Brock Wilbur - Yes, Apparently they Will
A giant episode requires a giant of a guest - we welcome back writer, podcaster, and comedian Brock Wilbur (@brockwilbur) to help us celebrate the big 200. The Grammys were on last week. We discuss the most confusing a bewildering of all the award shows. Twitter is messing with how information is displayed, why? The enemy this week is someone very close to the show and who, frankly, had this coming for a long time. Here’s to another 200 episodes!
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Ep. 199 - Will Pohlig - The Way Way Back
Will "The Way" Pohlig served all over the world in the Navy, but that’s not why we have him on. He’s also a play-by-play sports announcer who calls games for Santa Monica College and CSUN. The Super Bowl (aka “The Big Game”) was a thing that America was forced to endue last week, therefore you will be forced to endure our dissection of the game - both as a sporting event and as a slice of pop culture. You know who we can’t stand? Assholes who pretend to not understand football or that there’s even such a thing as the Super Bowl. Forget emotional support animals, it’s all about “supernatural child angel dolls.”
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Ep. 198 - Oscar Special 2016
Another year, another Oscars episode. We can't remember a closer race. Will the Academy go big and flashy with "The Revenant" or small and important with "Spotlight"? Join us, won't you? No, seriously, join us!
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Episode 197 - Tess Barker - In Willo Winertas
Tess Barker (@tesstifybarker) is writer, comedian, and member of the comedy troupe Lady to Lady - she is also this week’s guest. #oscarssowhite - Will and Sean solve yet another tricky racial problem. X-Files has returned to television. Why all the ‘90s nostalgia and is the decade worth any of it? Will doesn’t understand how people live and work in LA. How is it that so many of you seem to have comfortable lives while being simultaneously marginally employed? Chocolate covered McDonalds french fries? Yes please!
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