Leslie Grossman just got back from a trip to Japan and comes on the show to talk all about it. If you've heard Leslie on Occasionally Awesome before you know she can make going to a grocery store funny and interesting. This episode is no exception. Follow Leslie on Twitter at @missleslieG and Instagram at @LeslieGrossman. PRE-ORDER NICK'S NEW ALBUM '1982' ON ITUNES TODAY!!! OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE IS MAY 27TH. ALSO: If you haven't subscribed to and rated and reviewed Occasionally Awesome yet, here...
May 24, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Nick andKevin celebrate the release of Radiohead's new album 'A Moon Shaped Pool' by inviting Josh Adam Meyers and Jayson Thibault, two very funny comics and huge fans of the band, to discuss what they think about the new records as well as share their favorite Radiohead concert stories and songs and albums. In between gushing over Radiohead's brilliance, the guys all make fun of Josh's annoying vaping habit and Teeb continues to brag about his many appearances on the show and tries to change th...
May 17, 2016•1 hr 39 min
Nick and Kevin invite Brendan Smith back on the show to discuss TV theme songs. The guys go through some of their favorite songs and why along with sharing some favorite series moments and where they were when they first saw them. And don't worry, they only tackle older shows so there won't be any spoilers.
May 10, 2016•2 hr 14 min
Nick and Kevin invite Jayson Thibault a good friend and current record holder for most guest appearances on Occasionally Awesome over to discuss the life of Prince. Jayson is the biggest Prince fan they know. The guys hang out, share stories and reflect on all the good times they had growing up listening to a unique musical icon the world lost too soon.
May 03, 2016•1 hr 46 min
Geoff McFetridge is an LA based designer and artist whose work has been seen in commercials, print, TV, film, museums, public installations and as skateboard and snowboard graphics for over 20 years. Geoff is a highly respected artist and he sits down with Nick and Kevin to discuss his beginnings in Canada and how his vision and process has gotten him to where he is today. A thoughtful and inspiring conversation for artists, creative types and fans of art and design.
Apr 26, 2016•2 hr 1 min
Comedian, writer, essayist and author of her upcoming 4th book, ‘Real Artists Have Day Jobs’ Sara Benincasa comes on the show to talk about her recent move back to LA, her new book how she got to where she is today through hard work and pursuing what she always knew she wanted to be and do. It was an inspiring talk filled with many fin asides like dating stories, growing up in ethnic families and much more. Follow Sara on Twitter and Instagram (both: @SaraJBenincasa), and PRE-ORDER HER NEW BOOK ...
Apr 19, 2016•1 hr 52 min
Nick and Kevin pick a few major events in history and explain why they would have wanted to be there to witness them firsthand.
Apr 12, 2016•56 min
Ed Templeton is back this time with his lovely wife Deanna to talk all about their worldly travels and impart wisdom and advice on Nick, Kevin and the Occasionally Awesome listeners. Ed and Deanna are a well traveled couple and have great taste in art and food so listen closely and take notes before your next trip to Europe.
Apr 05, 2016•2 hr
Kevin and Nick go over some of the worst most annoying songs they've ever heard, what makes them that away and why they would never want to be stuck on a desert island with any of them.
Mar 29, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Sandy Danto, talented comedian and beloved friend of the show returns to Occasionally Awesome to promote what is without question the most unique comedy special to ever be filmed. Before he can film this special he will need our help. Sandy has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to finance this special. Listen to the episode for what he's doing, what he needs and how we can help. If the title alone suggests anything, this will be one of the coolest, craziest most fun Kickstarters you...
Mar 22, 2016•1 hr 10 min
A pretty self explanatory episode. Nick and Kevin are back with a few things that they love and feel like you should love too! Included are books, TV, a great new way to consume coffee and other fun stuff. Remember to subscribe, rate and review Occasionally Awesome on iTunes. Every little bit helps!
Mar 15, 2016•1 hr 8 min
Hilarious TV writer Brendan Smith is also a passionate lover of rock and roll. He's here this week to educate Nick and Kevin on the era of 70s and 80s rock they were too young to experience. He talks about Iron Maiden, Rush, Foreigner, Van Halen and other bands that helped shape his formative years and what they meant to him and his friends growing up.
Mar 08, 2016•1 hr 47 min
Ari Shaffir returns to the show to catch up and talk about how he's about to take time off the road after his upcoming special, politics, race, gender and everything in between. It's a fun, unpredictable episode. ALSO: Special announcement in the intro. Listen!!
Mar 01, 2016•1 hr 48 min
Plain and simple: the humans who can lead a band better than anyone else. The faces and voices and personas that take a band from good to great to unforgettable.There were many to choose from so feel free to shout out any Kevin and Nick may have forgotten to mention. REMINDER: Subscribe, rate and review Occasionally Awesome on iTunes!!
Feb 23, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Kevin and Nick spent the weekend at the annual Inspiration LA vintage and vintage inspired expo where they saw the best clothing from the last century on display and for sale and then went to the LA Art Book Fair where they saw the best the independent art world had to offer. This episode discusses their findings and thoughts on these events and art and fashion at large. It is arguably their most pretentious episode to date.
Feb 16, 2016•1 hr 26 min
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Kevin and Nick go through a list of 12 of the grandest most romantic gestures that one person who is in love with another person has ever done. After the list, Nick and Kevin talk about their views on romantic gestures and how they have evolved over the years.
Feb 09, 2016•1 hr 11 min
Our favorite sandwiches, what makes them good , the best condiments and sides. WARNING: Don't listen on an empty stomach.
Feb 02, 2016•1 hr 17 min
With over 35 years in the business, veteran photographer Chris Cuffaro (@CuffaroPhoto) has seen and done it all from photo shoots with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Iggy Pop, Gregory Hines, Lemmon and Matthau and the list goes on. His body of work covers everything from music, fashion, and the biggest Hollywood celebrities but he is mostly known for shooting the biggest names in music. He is currently working on a 30 year retrospective/documentary that you can check out on Cuffarohits.com and make sure to...
Jan 26, 2016•1 hr 33 min
Kevin and Nick take another trip into their past and discuss their favorite cartoons growing up before 24 hour blocks of animation were the norm.
Jan 19, 2016•1 hr 17 min
Occasionally Awesome remembers the life, music, style and legacy of David Bowie.
Jan 12, 2016•1 hr 21 min
Nick and Kevin sit down and talk about the year to come and what new year's resolutions they have come up with along with predictions they have for themselves and the world in the next 12 months.
Jan 05, 2016•1 hr 24 min
There are countless lists of best movies f the year, best albums, best books and so on. Kevin and Nick decided to come up with best dudes of the year; guys they think look awesome, do awesome things and are so awesome we they would trade places for a few months. Sit back and enjoy the hot beef parade of dudes Kevin and Nick admire.
Dec 29, 2015•1 hr 8 min
What better way to celebrate the Christmas spirit than to read and discuss the 11 Satanic Rules of the Earth. Anyone can do a regular Christmas episode and talk about Jesus and presents, but Occasionally Awesome dives right into the mysterious worshippers of the dark lord Lucifer and figure out what their belief system has them living. What Nick and Kevin find just might surprise you. HOLIDAY SPECIAL: From Christmas Eve through New Years Eve, buy one Nick Youssef coffee mug pin and get the secon...
Dec 22, 2015•55 min
Kevin and Nick spend an episode going over the little things things that bother them and try to figure out how and why and whether there is a way to deal with them in an adult manner. Remember to subscribe to Occasionally Awesome on iTunes and rate and review the show. Thanks!!
Dec 15, 2015•1 hr 35 min
Kevin and Nick talk about two places they have been that meant a lot to them and then pick two places they want to visit before they die. BONUS: If you like free stuff, this is for you. Somewhere in this episode Nick and Kevin will give away a free something with the purchase of a something else. First 6 people to buy will win.
Dec 08, 2015•1 hr 21 min
Sarah Michael Novia is a licensed professional therapist and star of VH1’s Couple’s Therapy. Today Sarah is on the show to discuss her life, work, common issues people have in the modern day therapy world and some of Kevin and Nick (mostly Nick’s) issues on this fun and anxiety-confronting episode. Follow Sarah on Twitter: @TheSarahNovia and check out the websites she recommends for finding the best therapist at the end of the episode.
Dec 01, 2015•2 hr 7 min
One of Occasionally Awesome's favorite guests and friends, Jayson Thibault (@theteeb) joins us for another music themed conversation where the best and worst concerts are discussed. The episode starts off with some discussion on social media and the upcoming election then goes full steam into music with Prince, Monsters of Folk, Tool, Radiohead and many more great and awful shows the guys have seen over the years. Enjoy. Remember!! Subscribe to Occasionally Awesome on iTunes and rate and review ...
Nov 24, 2015•1 hr 31 min
Nick and Kevin recommend some style related tips and items for the fall and winter season. Included are staple pieces everyone should have for their wardrobe ranging from affordable, entry level to higher end and also some weird and more unusual choices neither of the guys wear but are considering. Don't forget to subscribe to Occasionally Awesome on iTunes and rate and review the podcast.
Nov 17, 2015•1 hr 12 min
A listener recommended a list for Kevin and Nick to discuss called '13 Worst Songs from the 90s.' What the guys discovered upon reading it is that the list is full of songs that are actually really cool. They spend the episode defending them and tearing into Vice and other publications who decide one week something is cool and the next week that same thing is awful all in the name of filling website column space. Subscribe to Occasionally Awesome on iTunes and rate and review the podcast. Every ...
Nov 10, 2015•1 hr 27 min
Kliph Nesteroff, comedy historian and calssic showbiz expert (his Twitter handle speaks for itself: @ClassicShowbiz) just wrote a book called The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels and the Hundred Year History of American Comedy. The book is a must read for all comedians and fans of comedy. It takes you through early vaudeville, the rise of the standup, the first late night talk shows, the comedy boom and podcasts. Order it right after you listen to this episode. Also: Don't forget to subscr...
Nov 03, 2015•2 hr 58 min
