We bend the elbow and quaff one of the newest sensations at American watering holes, Fireball Whisky. This cinnamon-flavored swill is popular by the shot, which indicates a distinct lack of taste on the part of drinkers everywhere. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Fireball Whisky? 14:34 -- Why is Fireball Whisky so popular? 19:32 -- Would you have liked Fireball Whisky if you were a kid? 23:32 -- Is Fireball Whisky a sign of the apocalypse? 26:...
Mar 25, 2018•32 min
We seldom have a need for speed, so our peering into the cultural car crash which is “The Fast and The Furious” franchise elicits a few different reactions. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS? 19:31 -- Why is THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS so popular? 23:26 -- Would you have liked THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS if you were a kid? 26:28 -- Is THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS a sign of the apocalypse? 31:58 -- Is your irrational hatred of THE ...
Mar 18, 2018•34 min
It’s bad news for fans of quality entertainment as we look at the first-draft comedy of SMOSH, a content channel built by two kids in the mid-2000s which has become a massive brand and moneymaker. It leaves us feeling cold inside. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is SMOSH? 17:10 -- Why is SMOSH so popular? 23:52 -- Would you have liked SMOSH if you were a kid? 30:17 -- Is SMOSH a sign of the apocalypse? 36:35 -- Is your irrational hatred of SMOSH ...
Mar 11, 2018•40 min
We take our first look at country music today with a firm and exacting scrutiny of the pride of Garner, North Carolina, Scotty McCreery. The winner of American Idol Season 11 doesn’t exactly impress us, what with his virtue signaling of conservative Republican kulturkampf value points. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who is Scotty McCreery? 14:47 -- Why is Scotty McCreery so popular? 20:21 -- Would you have liked Scotty McCreery if you were a kid? 24:...
Mar 03, 2018•32 min
Rachel Renee Russell plumbed the depths of her daughter’s middle school experience for a half-assed series of kids books called “Dork Diaries,” and Bill and Noah finds it doesn’t line up with their own dork experience. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Dork Diaries? 14:06 -- Why is Dork Diaries so popular? 17:01 -- Would you have liked Dork Diaries if you were a kid? 21:59 -- Is Dork Diaries a sign of the apocalypse? 23:38 -- Is your irrational ...
Feb 26, 2018•30 min
Charlie Brooker has cracked the glass and loosed a vision of the future wherein we’re all the thralls of technology -- and Noah and Bill look at the popular anthology series which sprung from that inspiration. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Black Mirror? 18:03 -- Why is Black Mirror so popular? 24:54 -- Would you have liked Black Mirror if you were a kid? 29:45 -- Is Black Mirror a sign of the apocalypse? 32:55 -- Is your irrational hatred of...
Jan 21, 2018•40 min
Behold, the $1000 hooded sweatshirt from Barney’s! People are wearing gym clothes outside of training and look like a wave of depression sufferers who can’t stand belts or structure in their garments. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Athleisure? 15:18 -- Why is Athleisure so popular? 21:26 -- Would you have liked Athleisure if you were a kid? 24:42 -- Is Athleisure a sign of the apocalypse? 28:51 -- Is your irrational hatred of Athleisure based...
Jan 14, 2018•34 min
Two non-smokers go in on e-cigarettes to see what the deal is with the newest fad in destroying your lungs, a pastime as old as combustion. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is vaping? 10:30 -- Why is vaping so popular? 18:47 -- Would you have liked vaping if you were a kid? 21:58 -- Is vaping a sign of the apocalypse? 24:45 -- Is your irrational hatred of vaping based on jealousy, and conclusion This week's theme: "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” by The ...
Jan 07, 2018•33 min
What a goddamn miracle! Someone inverted sushi and dumped it in a fucking bowl, and we’re all supposed to go cuckoo for cocoa puffs over here. Listen as we stuff our faces with oily fish and contribute to its extinction in this double-sized holiday episode. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is poke? 17:08 -- Why is poke so popular? 30:04 -- Would you have liked poke if you were a kid? 36:13 -- Is poke a sign of the apocalypse? 40:44 -- Is your irra...
Dec 25, 2017•47 min
We grapple with the minor fame of sullen, sardonic sensation Aubrey Plaza: Where she’s been, where she is now, and where she’ll be in ten minutes. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who is Aubrey Plaza? 15:58 -- Why is Aubrey Plaza so popular? 20:00 -- Would you have liked Aubrey Plaza if you were a kid? 21:53 -- Is Aubrey Plaza a sign of the apocalypse? 26:01 -- Is your irrational hatred of Aubrey Plaza based on jealousy, and conclusion This week's them...
Dec 18, 2017•31 min
We touch on a real spark of greatness with Rick and Morty, the outre cartoon sensation from Adult Swim. Warning, there’s a lot of references to burping and gagging noises, in case you’re misaphonic. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Rick and Morty? 16:27 -- Why is Rick and Morty so popular? 23:14 -- Would you have liked Rick and Morty if you were a kid? 27:09 -- Is Rick and Morty a sign of the apocalypse? 31:13 -- Is your irrational hatred of Ri...
Dec 11, 2017•34 min
We flash the pan so hard this week by looking at the hottest rapper in the game, Cardi B. How’s this going to work out? @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who is Cardi B? 15:23 -- Why is Cardi B so popular? 22:20 -- Would you have liked Cardi B if you were a kid? 25:09 -- Is Cardi B a sign of the apocalypse? 29:23 -- Is your irrational hatred of Cardi B based on jealousy, and conclusion This week's theme: "Bodak Yellow” by Cardi B. New episodes every Mon...
Dec 04, 2017•34 min
We might be living in blessed times if there are two Star Trek-themed shows on TV at the same time, but unfortunately, the one we’re speaking about is the one made by Seth MacFarlane. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is The Orville? 14:44 -- Why is The Orville so popular? 19:34 -- Would you have liked The Orville if you were a kid? 23:14 -- Is The Orville a sign of the apocalypse? 26:42 -- Is your irrational hatred of The Orville based on jealousy...
Nov 27, 2017•33 min
Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele are eminent comedy stars and bonafide successes best know for their groundbreaking Comedy Central sketch show. Listen as we ply them with praise and discuss their career with unvarnished adoration. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who are Key and Peele? 15:28 -- Why are Key and Peele so popular? 22:39 -- Would you have liked Key and Peele if you were a kid? 25:09 -- Are Key and Peele a sign of the apocalypse? 28:28 -...
Nov 05, 2017•33 min
Under scrutiny this week is an oleaginous Angeleno named Adam Levine, the well-known frontman of Maroon 5. If you’re a 13-year-old girl, you might as well just tune out right now. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who is Adam Levine? 16:18 -- Why is Adam Levine so popular? 19:58 -- Would you have liked Adam Levine if you were a kid? 24:54 -- Is Adam Levine a sign of the apocalypse? 28:04 -- Is your irrational hatred of Adam Levine based on jealousy, and...
Oct 29, 2017•32 min
Noah and Bill are treating tiny collectible Shopkin toys as candies, and like any good toddler they’re choking on tiny pieces of plastic. Listen as we describe this childhood phenomenon. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What are Shopkins? 16:39 -- Why are Shopkins so popular? 22:54 -- Would you have liked Shopkins if you were a kid? 26:57 -- Are Shopkins a sign of the apocalypse? 29:36 -- Is your irrational hatred of Shopkins based on jealousy, and con...
Oct 23, 2017•32 min
We take an observational look at streaming service cut-up Aziz Ansari, a man who has climbed the walls of success quite rapidly. There might be some intersection with Noah’s own comedy career, and a few of Bill’s friends, but they make an effort to be as impartial as possible. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who is Aziz Ansari? 15:22 -- Why is Aziz Ansari so popular? 23:43 -- Would you have liked Aziz Ansari if you were a kid? 28:54 -- Is Aziz Ansari ...
Oct 16, 2017•39 min
Noah and Bill take a trip to a Canadian soundstage designed to look mysterious and sexy -- the only town dangerous enough to be called Riverdale! We’re not talking about the leafy Bronx neighborhood, but the desperate cash grab by the CW to cash in on ancient IP. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Riverdale? 13:04 -- Why is Riverdale so popular? 22:52 -- Would you have liked Riverdale if you were a kid? 24:27 -- Is Riverdale a sign of the apocaly...
Oct 09, 2017•33 min
Noah and Bill are ordering a bunch of bullshit they don’t need from Amazon and they carefully open the boxes on camera to show you. Want to hear them talk about? @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Unboxing? 16:13 -- Why is Unboxing so popular? 19:42 -- Would you have liked Unboxing if you were a kid? 23:22 -- Is Unboxing a sign of the apocalypse? 28:09 -- Is your irrational hatred of Unboxing based on jealousy, and conclusion This week's theme: "...
Oct 02, 2017•31 min
Swinging in the backyard, pull up in your fast car whistling my name. Open up a beer and you say get over here and play a video game. For some godforsaken reason kids are watching recordings of other kids playing games. We try to puzzle this out. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What are a Video Game Playthroughs? 10:11 -- Why are Video Game Playthroughs so popular? 13:58 -- Would you have liked Video Game Playthroughs if you were a kid? 17:19 -- Are V...
Sep 24, 2017•24 min
Meet Bill and Noah -- they’re a couple of witty teenagers like you, fast with a quip, they eat go-gurt out of a tube, and grind out wicked skateboard moves with.... skateboards. They discuss the weighty and sad Netflix sensation “13 Reasons Why,” a suicide parable about thin, wealthy teens played by 26-year-olds. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is a 13 Reasons Why? 12:50 -- Why is 13 Reasons Why so popular? 21:57 -- Would you have liked 13 Reason...
Sep 18, 2017•37 min
Bill and Noah get their grubby hands on an even number of cups to stack swiftly, as some of the sharpest minds of the younger generations do. They talk about how inscrutable the practice of cup stacking seems to old men. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is a Sport Stacking? 11:13 -- Why is Sport Stacking so popular? 16:28 -- Would you have liked Sport Stacking if you were a kid? 20:07 -- Is Sport Stacking a sign of the apocalypse? 25:35 -- Is your...
Sep 10, 2017•29 min
Mix four tablespoons of Bill with three tablespoons of Noah, sprinkle a little borax on them and you get slime. It’s the hottest sensation amongst teen girls, and they try to figure out what the hell the appeal is. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is a Slime? 9:57 -- Why is Slime so popular? 16:54 -- Would you have liked Slime if you were a kid? 21:49 -- Is Slime a sign of the apocalypse? 24:39 -- Is your irrational hatred of Slime based on jealou...
Sep 04, 2017•28 min
Bill and Noah probe the soulless reaches of Bruno Mars, trying to reach some sort of concrete definition of self. Noah finds the slick pop to be pleasing and non-threatening, while Bill tires of identity-free art blowing up huge with the kids. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who the fuck is Bruno Mars? 19:13 -- Why is Bruno Mars so popular? 29:37 -- Would you have liked Bruno Mars if you were a kid? 34:10 -- Is Bruno Mars a sign of the apocalypse? 39:...
Jun 25, 2017•46 min
The level of meta irony is stunning as a podcast looks at another podcast -- this time, Noah and Bill consider the McElroy Brothers’ show “My Brother, My Brother, and Me,” an audio show with a 30 minute Seeso video series following close behind. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is My Brother, My Brother, and Me? 12:41 -- Why is My Brother, My Brother, and Me so popular? 18:35 -- Would you have liked My Brother, My Brother, and Me if you were a kid...
Jun 18, 2017•30 min
Hell has filled up, so Transformers will walk the earth. Michael Bay has thoroughly warped not only a good brand of transforming robots, but the very art of motion filmmaking with five travesties in a row. So, Bill and Noah ask, why are these things so popular around the planet Earth? @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Transformers? 16:18 -- Why is Transformers so popular? 23:13 -- Would you have liked Transformers if you were a kid? 26:36 -- Is ...
Jun 11, 2017•34 min
The ratings juggernaut that’s sweeping the sweeps is NBC’s “This Is Us,” a shmaltzy yet highly effective drama with comedic notes about many generations of a family. Noah and Bill talk about Very Special TV and somehow manage to leave Gordon Jump’s bicycle repair man off the table. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is This Is Us? 16:34 -- Why is This Is Us so popular? 20:44 -- Would you have liked This Is Us if you were a kid? 24:00 -- Is This Is U...
Jun 04, 2017•32 min
They’re sweeping the nation, and the bellies of seagulls and turtles -- tomorrow’s plastic detritus is today’s hottest sensation, the FIDGET TOY! Noah and Bill preoccupy themselves with useless time-wasting to better get a handle on what’s fuelling this craze. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is a Fidget Toy? 12:48 -- Why are Fidget Toys so popular? 14:45 -- Would you have liked Fidget Toys if you were a kid? 20:00 -- Are Fidget Toys a sign of the...
May 29, 2017•28 min
If you like $300 t-shirts, you’ll love SUPREME. A “streetwear” label founded in NYC in 1994, this is the latest in a long line of conspicuously-consumed status symbols, an entity which Noah and Bill understand but have no time for. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is a Supreme? 15:27 -- Why is Supreme so popular? 21:00 -- Would you have liked Supreme if you were a kid? 23:57 -- Is Supreme a sign of the apocalypse? 26:59 -- Is your irrational hatre...
May 22, 2017•30 min
They are little and yellow, and they are also insipid. Noah Tarnow says you don’t have anything to worry about from a harmless children’s property, but Bill Scurry is puzzled by their alien anuses. http://twitter.com/noahandbillshow -- http://twitter.com/williamscurry -- http://twitter.com/noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who are the Minions? 17:50 -- Why are Minions so popular? 20:28 -- Would you have liked Minions if you were a kid? 23:15 -- Are Minions a sign of the apocalypse? 25:58 -- ...
May 15, 2017•29 min
