Outrage Culture! Why is everyone offended all the time these days? Are people being overly sensitive or has society finally decided to stop putting up with closed minded, thinking anymore? Kevin and Nick discuss how and why they think the outrage culture has grown into a force to be reckoned with in comedy, the news and social media and whether or not it is here to stay. Kevin talks about how he sees it from the privileged white male angle and Nick discusses how offensive thoughts and ideas have...
Apr 07, 2015•1 hr 40 min
Kevin asks Nick about his 104 mile bike ride he went on this past weekend. The conversation revolves around cycling rules and culture and the different types of bikes there are to ride. They even answer questions from Twitter followers. If you're into biking, this episode is for you.
Mar 31, 2015•1 hr 18 min
Nick and Kevin share a fondness for graphic t-shirts. They have obsessed over them since they were kids so they sat down and went through all the shirts they either owned or wanted since they were kids. A lot of nostalgia in this episode as No Fear, Hypercolor, Bones Brigade, Metallica, Iron Maiden The Far Side and many more are covered. Also, stay tuned at the end for an announcement about a t-shirt that may or may not be about the Occasionally Awesome podcast.
Mar 24, 2015•1 hr 15 min
Part 2 of Nick and Kevin's journey back to all the odd, weird and regular jobs they had growing up. This episode focuses on Kevin's stint on what was going to be a design gig that turned into an an assembly line gig and Nick's experiences as a waiter in both dive bars and fine dining establishments. The intro song for this episode is 'Lampshades in Fire,' by Modest Mouse.
Mar 17, 2015•1 hr 19 min
Kevin and Nick get nostalgic again this week and talk about all the different jobs (before entertainment) they had growing up. This one is a two parter since there are so many and also the recorder battery died and there were no backups. The intro song for this episode is 'Saturday Morning,' by Eels.
Mar 10, 2015•57 min
Kevin and Nick grew up a long time ago in a galaxy far far away (the 90s) where urban legends ran rampant because there was no internet to quickly and easily debunk them. The guys sit back and recall some of the most popular ones of the day and talk about how gullible they were to believe them and if things like that could ever happen in the internet age. The intro song for this episode is 'Modern Kicks' by The Exploding Hearts.
Mar 03, 2015•1 hr 30 min
Part 1 of a series where Kevin and Nick have female friends of theirs from different walks of life on to discuss what it is to be a modern woman and answer questions the guys have about issues of the day. This episode, Kevin's friend Cassandra Zaree (@cassandrazaree) joins the guys and talks about her experiences as a woman in the workplace and answers questions about catcalling and public flirtation among other things. The intro song for this episode is 'Pedestrian at Best,' by Courtney Barnett...
Feb 24, 2015•2 hr 2 min
In light of President's Day Nick and Kevin have a spirited debate over the pros and cons of America and what it means to live in the freest country in the world. The into for this episode is 'Badlands,' by Bruce Springsteen.
Feb 17, 2015•2 hr 9 min
Inspiration LA is the annual vintage and Americana inspired clothing expo that brings mostly men down to a building every year to drool over the latest trends in fashion. Kevin and Nick decided to bring their good friend and fellow comedian Candice Thompson with them to get an outsiders' perspective. After attending Inspiration for a whole day they sit down and discuss her thoughts and judgments on the event as a whole. The intro song for this episode is 'Man it Feels Like Space Again,' by Pond....
Feb 10, 2015•1 hr 12 min
Helene Yorke is an accomplished and multi-faceted TV and Broadway actress who has starred in plays such as Bullets Over Broadway and Wicked. She comes on the show this week to give Kevin, Nick and the listeners some insight into how live stage productions featuring acting, singing and dancing in New York and on tour work and how they differ from TV and film. The intro song for this episode is 'I'm Hip,' by Blossom Dearie.
Feb 03, 2015•1 hr 49 min
Skyler Stone drops by to talk about a great new charity he started where your favorite celebrity will read a personalized greeting card with messages ranging from Congratulations to I'm sorry and 100% of the profits go directly to the celebrities' charity of choice. The guys discuss the importance of doing things for others and Kevin and Nick both offer charities they like and have helped out in the past. Enjoy this episode and donate to Give Stars.
Jan 27, 2015•1 hr 23 min
Brett Kilroe is a highly accomplished artist who is responsible for the album art and visual direction of many of modern music's biggest acts. If you've seen any Kings of Leon album art or merchandise, it's Brett. Most of The Strokes records. Brett. Ol Dirty Bastard, Missy Elliot, Foo fighters. The list goes on. Brett talks to Kevin and Nick about his start in art school and moving to New York to work in music and eventually running the art department at RCA Records for many years before becomin...
Jan 20, 2015•1 hr 35 min
Una Kim is an interesting, driven and successful business owner. She started Keep shoes in 2006 and has been running it ever since. She sits down and tells us about her upbringing, her influences from her years in do it yourself punk rock world coupled with her education at Princeton helped shape the philosophy of her company, Keep. Her hard work and go with the flow attitude has led her to many collaborations with cool bands such as Animal Collective and many more. Later in the episode the conv...
Jan 13, 2015•2 hr 41 min
The watch episode! Kevin discusses one of his obsessions: watches. Nick isn't too well versed with the finer points of high end watches so on behalf of any other listeners who also don't know, he comprises a list of watch questions from the basics of how do they work to which brands are the best and what you should pay and where to buy one. Very informative episode if you've ever been curious about investing in a good timepiece.
Jan 06, 2015•1 hr 21 min
Part two of Kevin and Nick's list of questions to ask in social situations like parties. This section of the list covers moral and more serious questions. The conversations go from light to serious then funny and serious again. Definitely some good ones to use in the future from both episodes on here. Enjoy! The intro song for this episode is 'No Jane,' by Radio Moscow.
Dec 30, 2014•1 hr 31 min
Mens fashion and style are two of the recurring themes Occasionally Awesome covers so why not have a professional stylist on to discuss it in detail. Ilaria Urbinati has built an impressive career outfitting major celebrities such as Bradley Cooper, Ian Somerhalder, Richard Armitage, Armie Hammer and more with red carpet wear and press tour outfits. Nick and Kevin talk with her about getting her start working on The L Word, opening the clothing boutique Confederacy in Los Angeles and how she wen...
Dec 23, 2014•1 hr 38 min
Our friend and comic/writer Ryan O'Neill comes by to nerd out on cars with Kevin and Nick (mostly Nick). Ryan is a car nut and wanted to race professionally when he was younger but it turns out it's the world's most expensive sport to break into. The guys jump from Christmas parties to The Comedy Store to exotic sports cars to the ideal dream cars to shooting guns then back to cars. So if you're into cars, this one's for you. The intro song for this episode is 'The Distance,' by Cake.
Dec 16, 2014•1 hr 47 min
In episode 68 (Life Shapers), Kevin and Nick discussed a few people they knew who influenced them growing up in various ways. In this episode, they tackle the same topic but with fictional characters. Andrew Themeles, a comedian and friend, came up with the idea so they invited him on to share his choices as well. Listen to the episode and see if you can figure out who picked Roger Rabbit, who picked Tyler Durden, Charlie Brown and many more. The intro song for this episode is 'Figure it Out,' b...
Dec 09, 2014•1 hr 43 min
Kevin and Nick find a series of questions designed to make conversations more interesting in public settings and proceed to ask them to each other; questions such as "If you could only eat 4 foods for the rest of your life what would they be?" "If you could have one god-like power what would it be?" and many more. The list was endless and they enjoyed them so much they decided to split the episode into a two-parter. Enjoy part one today. The intro song for this episode is 'Everlasting Light,' by...
Dec 02, 2014•1 hr 13 min
Pauly Shore is here! Pauly drops by to talk about living in Silver Lake, Intelligentsia and most importantly to promote his new movie, "Pauly Shore Stands Alone.' It's a documentary style look at where Pauly is now; playing less than favorable road gigs, taking care of his elderly, sick mom (Mitzi Shore) and trying to get his career back on track. It's an honest, unfiltered look at where a star who has taken a few steps down from the top is now and where he plans to go.
Nov 18, 2014•1 hr 22 min
Nick and Kevin's curiosity for subcultures they odn quite unserstand takes them a little out of their comfort zone and all the way down the the Hello Kittycon. An all things Hello Kitty convention featuring vintage toys, a merch village, tattoo parlor, grown adults dressed head toe as Kitty herself and so much more. Nick and Kevin spend the day there taking in and learning many fascinating things about one of Japan's, and now the world's, most successful cultural phenomenons. The intro song for ...
Nov 11, 2014•1 hr 12 min
Steve Simeone returns to the show. A favorite among all comedians and audiences, Steve comes back to promote the release of his debut comedy album, 'REMEMBER THIS.' Steve discusses where he recorded it, what material did and didn't make the cut and what's in store for the future. And with Steve being Steve, the guys end up getting nostalgic for a little bit too. Back to the present though: starting Nov. 4th, REMEMBER THIS will available for purchase on iTunes and Allthingscomedy.com. Do yourself...
Nov 04, 2014•1 hr 37 min
Kevin ventures out to Europe for the first time ever to do some standup gigs with Whitney Cummings. He spends ten days in a bunch of cool European cities and he and Nick sit down and talk about the different cultures, museums, what crowds are like abroad and whether or not he has overcome his fear of traveling. The intro song for this episode is ‘Black Moon Spell,’ by King Tuff.
Oct 28, 2014•1 hr 34 min
In this week’s episode, Kevin and Nick pick 3 of their favorite bands (that aren’t Tool or Radiohead) and discuss their albums, favorite songs and what effect the artists have had on their lives. A couple that are covered include: Built to Spill, Neil Young and, well, you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out the rest. The intro songs for this episode are ‘Free Fallin,’ by Tom Petty and ‘Careful You,’ by TV on the Radio.
Oct 21, 2014•1 hr 21 min
Kevin and Nick talk about 3 people who have helped shape and influence their outlook and decisions in life. These people saw things differently, in them and the world in general, and the conversations and relationships they forged with them informed and altered their perspective and goals in the years to come. The intro song for this episode is 'Father and Son,' by Cat Stevens.
Oct 14, 2014•1 hr 25 min
A ball of pure fun and positive energy, Candice Thompson drops by and we get into the best ice cream, whether she's cake or pie, being from Cincinnati, how she's learned to control and evolve the way she laughs and way, way more. The intro song for this episode is 'Left Hand Free,' by Alt-J.
Oct 07, 2014•1 hr 47 min
Nick talks about his trip to DC and Kevin talks a little about seeing Cat Power, Gogol Bordello and The Pixies at The Hollywood Bowl over the weekend. The episode really gets started when they discuss what they would do if they won $100 million- right down to what they would buy and if and how almost infinite wealth would change their lives. The intro song for this episode is 'A milli,' by Lil Wayne.
Sep 30, 2014•1 hr 51 min
Nick and Kevin discuss the tri boob girl's decisions and whether or not they will lead to success or regret. Later, Nick revisits his trip to New York and makes Kevin guess the alarming number of coffee shops he visited. The intro song for this episode is 'Ancient Ways,' by Interpol.
Sep 23, 2014•1 hr 20 min
A good friend, a good guy and a super funny comedian- Sandy Danto! Sandy hangs out for the afternoon and tells us a little bit about opening for Pauly Shore (his impression is perfection). Later: cake vs pie, Sandy’s super romantic proposal to his now fiancée, and stay tuned for the end where Sandy talks about how he briefly, briefly directed gay porn. Seriously. The intro for this song is ’60 Revolutions,’ by Gogol Bordello.
Sep 16, 2014•1 hr 34 min
Nick and Kevin revisit Thought Catalog for another list on how they can be better men (by Chelsea Fagan). Then in the second half they go over a 2014 fall fashion guide in the British GQ and pick and choose what they like and don’t like and why. The intro song for this episode is ‘Gimme Something Good,’ by Ryan Adams.
Sep 09, 2014•1 hr 28 min
