Jacques and Joe discuss the government shutdown over Trump’s border wall funding, fat-shaming Jacques into skating shape, and a classy move by Washington Capital Alexander Ovechkin to Jacques’ niece at a recent Bruins game! ALSO: Self-Indulgent Theater returns with Joe reading Beyond Id lyrics as Super Dave! PLUS: Sport, Random Video Game Review, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 134
Jacques and Joe look back at the world’s greatest daredevil superstar entertainer, Super Dave Osborne, performed by the late, great comedian Bob Einstein. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast
Jan 10, 2019•38 min•Ep. 133
Jacques and Joe ring in the new year by… mourning the passing of three celebrities in one day: WWE legend “Mean Gene” Okerlund, Daryl Dragon of Captain & Tennille, and Bob Einstein, aka “Super Dave” Osborne! PLUS: Sport, Random Video Game Review, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Jan 07, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 132
Jacques and Joe look back on a wild and wacky 2018, both in their world and the world in general! Jacques left the country! Joe left the basement! Trump blamed the left! Can they possibly keep this momentum in the upcoming shiny new year?! PLUS: Sport, Random Video Game Review, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 131
Jacques and Joe review some “classic” Christmas TV specials from yesteryear – including one with the Osmonds and Paul Lynde as a mall Santa – then ruin the fun with political talk as usual! But Joe just might save Christmas after all with a present for Jacques! PLUS: Sport, Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 130
Jacques and Joe celebrate the 40th anniversary of Superman: The Movie! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast
Dec 20, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 129
Jacques and Joe recap Dan Cray and Beyond Id’s latest live show, then talk about Christmas songs, Bill Murray’s Scrooged, old movies, new movies, and a bit of politics for good measure! ALSO, Self-Indulgent Theater: Joe reads Dan Cray’s “Where U Been” as Paul Lynde! PLUS: Sport, Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Dec 17, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 128
Jacques and Joe talk about a week of losses: losing President George H.W. Bush, the Oscars “losing” Kevin Hart as host, and America losing more respect in the world with Trump’s picks for ambassadors to Canada and the U.N.! Joe also loses himself in reading the lyrics to Dan Cray’s “Firing Line” as Jimmy Stewart! PLUS: Sport, Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalp...
Dec 10, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 127
Jacques and Joe get into the holiday spirit, even though the spirit may not be that into them! They talk about Christmas tree shopping, It’s A Wonderful Life, and “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” getting the cold shoulder from radio stations! PLUS: Sport, Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Dec 03, 2018•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 126
Jacques and Joe talk to Alex Kant from the band Gold Star Blvd. Alex shares his experiences of playing small bars and clubs in the Worcester area on the road to rock stardom, while Jacques tries to piece together not-so-similar fuzzy memories from his ‘90s heydays with his band Beyond Id. Both bands will be playing at Uncharted in Lowell on Friday, December 14. It’s like “A Star Is Born” but not really. Check out Gold Star Blvd.: facebook.com/goldstarblvd Facebook: facebook.com/carnivalpodcast T...
Nov 29, 2018•42 min•Ep. 125
Jacques and Joe stuffed not only themselves this Thanksgiving but also this episode! They talk about the holiday season, movie trailers, a little politics for a change, and how awful the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special truly is! PLUS: Sport, Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 124
Jacques and Joe remember the incomparable comic book pioneer Stan Lee. From Spider-Man to X-Men, Stan “The Man” was the driving force behind Marvel’s most memorable superheroes. The fact that two nobodies think their lame take on his legendary career is relevant by any stretch of the imagination is a testament to Stan Lee’s decades-long influence in popular culture. Excelsior! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Nov 22, 2018•51 min•Ep. 123
This episode is a horn-o-plenty! Jacques returns from his Middle East trip; he and Joe look ahead to Thanksgiving and catch up on the latest bellyaches in the news! PLUS: Sport, Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Closing Song: “Tailspin” by Dan Cray – dancray.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 122
Jacques takes the podcast overseas as he calls in from the BIG3 Basketball tour in “Southwest Asia”! He and Joe catch up on Election Day results, yet another mass shooting, and some fun stuff like sports talk and Netflix picks! Closing Song: “Butterfly” by Dan Cray – dancray.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Nov 12, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 121
It’s (after) Halloween, which means Joe is going to use that as an excuse to talk about his favorite supernatural movie franchise, Ghostbusters! He and Jacques go over the original 1984 classic, the 1989 sequel, the Real Ghostbusters cartoon, the 2009 video game, the 2016 reboot, and even the 1970s TV series “The Ghost Busters” because why not! This episode is like dogs and cats living together… mass hysteria! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carni...
Nov 01, 2018•50 min•Ep. 120
Jacques and Joe talk about the so-called “MAGA-Bomber”, early voting, the migrant caravan, and getting ready for Halloween! PLUS: Patriots, Red Sox, Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Closing Song: “Quieter Now” by Dan Cray – dancray.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Oct 29, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 119
This week, Jacques and Joe review the new crop of racist white women calling customer service, aka 911, on everyday black people doing everyday things… while black! Also, Jacques recaps the best wedding he ever attended (not his own), previews his upcoming trip to the Middle East (not that part), and caring about the Red Sox going to the World Series (just a little). PLUS: Sport, Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Closing Song: “Firing Line” by Dan ...
Oct 22, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 118
Jacques and Joe babble about Kanye’s meeting with Trump, a Saudi journalist’s “disappearance”, Taylor Swift getting political, the new DCU Titans show, and even Barry Manilow for some reason! PLUS: Pats, Red Sox, Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Closing Song: “Run” by Beyond Id – dancray.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 117
Jacques and Joe remember the late, great Phil Hartman. It’s been 20 years since we lost this incredible actor, writer, SNL veteran, NewsRadio cast member, and iconic voice of classic Simpsons characters Troy McClure and Lionel Hutz. But at least we have Joe’s lukewarm, not-quite-right impressions of him to stomach for 30 minutes. And, of course, the memories. We miss you, Phil! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Oct 11, 2018•32 min•Ep. 116
Jacques and Joe welcome FNH alum Renate to the podcast this week! They talk about Brett Kavanaugh becoming the new SCOTUS justice, Chris Evans’ retiring as Captain America, and other malarkey! And maybe a little singing, too! PLUS: Pats, Red Sox, Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Closing Song: “Clowns” by Beyond Id – dancray.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 115
Jacques and Joe discuss Bill Cosby’s sentencing, Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing, Trump’s ca-razy press conference, and of course, the New England Patriots! ALSO: Is Jacques going to Kuwait?! PLUS: Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Parenting Tip and MORE! Closing Song: “Standard Practices” by Beyond Id – dancray.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Oct 01, 2018•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 114
Jacques reunited with Beyond Id bandmates Dan Cray and Sean Kenneally last weekend for their first live performance together in over 20 years, and Joe left the basement to watch them play! They also recap their date night to see legendary stand-up comic Emo Philips and – surprise – they were NOT the most annoying audience members there! PLUS: Sports Talk, Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitte...
Sep 24, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 113
Jacques and Joe discuss Tropical Storm Florence, the tragic home explosions in Massachusetts, and other awfulness, as well as Norm MacDonald’s comments about Roseanne and Louis C.K., Superman casting rumors, and Joe’s annual trip to video game con RetroWorld Expo! PLUS: Sports Talk, Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix Picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Sep 17, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 112
Jacques and Joe discuss the career of the late Burt Reynolds, the “anomynous” New York Times op-ed piece on Trump, the Kavanaugh Supreme Court justice hearing, Alex Jones vs. Marco Rubio, and the start of football season! PLUS: Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix Picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Sep 10, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 111
Jacques puts the Patriots’ previous season in the rear view mirror and looks ahead to the future! Every score of every 2018 regular season game is precisely predicted, including pontifications for the postseason, pal! Listen along with Joe, won’t you? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast
Sep 06, 2018•45 min•Ep. 110
Joe “celebrates” another birthday with Jacques by remembering the lives of Neil Simon, Senator John McCain, and Louis C.K. (?!) Also, another mass shooting in America, more Trump-related crap, and Jacques announces his new job! PLUS: Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix Picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 109
In addition to the awful-some news of Michael Cohen pleading guilty and Paul Manafort being found guilty is Jacques’ guilty-pleasure review of the awful-some Dolph Lundgren direct-to-streaming movie Shark Lake! ALSO, Six Flags, Teen Titans Go to the Movies, and a special present for Joe! PLUS: Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix Picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 108
Jacques went to Fan Expo Boston and returned with tales of cosplay and s-words… no, wait, that’s “swords”! ALSO, Fox News D-I-S-R-E-S-P-E-C-T-S the late Aretha Franklin, Omarosa’s Trump recordings, Manafort trial in deliberations, and the Paw Sox moving to Woostah! PLUS: Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix Picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Aug 20, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 107
Jacques talks about the Trump Administration’s push for a new Space Force, Jeff Sessions threatened with contempt of court, Alex Jones’s media bans, Ohio’s special election being too close to call, and other political news while Joe stares blankly back at him, fondly remembering the simpler times of yesteryear! PLUS: Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix Picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast...
Aug 13, 2018•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 106
Joe finally sees Avengers: Infinity War and Jacques couldn’t be happier! They also talk about Paul Manafort’s trial and 3D-printed guns… you know, fun stuff! PLUS: Random Video Game Review, Defunct Sponsor, Netflix Picks, Parenting Tip and MORE! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carnivalpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carnivalpodcast
Aug 06, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 105
