Join the Schmanelists at the Tuscon Sci-Fi convention TusCon —dedicated fans of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. This episode is has the team discussing the eternal geek hypothetical: Who would win? It’s Chewbacca vs. Sweetums, Captain America and Mr. Rogers (in a ‘nice-off’) and many more, including Kate’s very, very dark joke about Abraham Lincoln. The post Episode #27: Versus (Live at TusCon!) appeared first on Panel Schmanel ....
Mar 06, 2020•47 min
What our Schmanelist panel do with a windfalls of various size? Caveat: It must be wildly irresponsible. $500, $1,000, $100,000, a million … and one billion dollars. Music studios with dungeons, dragons, and assault with a delicious weapon … sometimes at the same time. Featuring some high-quality cackles, and mechanical poop sounds. The post Episode #26: If I Had A Million Dollars appeared first on Panel Schmanel ....
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Three schmanelists who are also improv performers deliver their take on musicals. There’s a surprising amount of murder for an episode where Steve mostly stays quiet, David breaks into song on a regular basis, and a critique of Daniel Radcliffe’s butt. (Spoiler: It’s pretty great.) The post Episode #25: Musicals and Mischief appeared first on Panel Schmanel .
Oct 30, 2019•43 min
Life in our solar system is real! And the schmanelists detail the tiny whales, cannibalistic crustaceans, and naked space hamsters that inhabit each planet. Also, some frantic Google searches to remember our 5th grade science classes. We are “non-experts” after all… The post Episode #24: Life on Uranus appeared first on Panel Schmanel .
Jul 25, 2019•46 min
What if one day a third of the human population woke up as centaurs? Schmanelists tackle questions of etiquette, jobs, and more in this strange new world… The post Episode #23: The Centaur of Attention appeared first on Panel Schmanel .
Mar 10, 2019•48 min
He-Man and She-Ra were a part of our childhoods, so we’re going back to ruin Eternia to build our own secret fortresses, explore the Ambiguously Gay Duos, the fur loincloth fashion, and meet a special Guest Schmanelist, Amanda. Fair warning, this is … not a PG episode. At all. The post Episode #22: We Have the Power appeared first on Panel Schmanel .
Dec 12, 2018•49 min
In this poorly-recorded episode, the Schmanelists are in the Halloween spirit, examining what it would be like to be a ghost. Steve is allowed to join the panel and predictably becomes the first person to be shot with all six Nerf bolts after describing ghost teabagging. Also, #deathgoals. Note, there is explicit language revolving around Dick Cheney. The post Episode #21: #deathgoals appeared first on Panel Schmanel ....
Oct 26, 2018•57 min
In this episode, our schmanelists decide that if time travel does exist, Hitler was probably pretty good at dispatching time travelers, and then somehow end up talking about cheese, like, a lot . The post Episode #20: Time Travel appeared first on Panel Schmanel .
Oct 04, 2018•43 min
Rachel probes the gamer minds of Shawn, David, and Alan as they explore which video games they would live in, which is actually their lives, and of course David talks about how he would definitely die painfully. Somehow, the topic of Edge of Tomorrow literally never comes up. The post Episode #19: Wasting Away in Hyrule appeared first on Panel Schmanel ....
Sep 19, 2018•49 min
Turns out, special guest Liora’s experience growing her own business (at overtone.co ) gave her a lot of insights into how to keep your neighbors from reporting your mad genetic experiments in an upstairs apartment. Also special note: Sorry about the last episode’s “blank” podcast. We’ve uploaded the proper file, but iTunes (or whatever your podcast service) may or may not care. To listen, come to our site at panelschmanel.com . The post Episode #18: Evil Masterminds appeared first on Panel Schm...
Sep 12, 2018•50 min
What if the world of Pokémon merged with our own? Are there cockroaches in the Pokémon world? Would licking become a leading cause of death or fetishes? Find out with Steve, Alan, and David! The post Episode #17: Pokemon Come to Your Town appeared first on Panel Schmanel .
Aug 21, 2018•1 hr 8 min
If you could live inside a painting — which would you choose? Jenn goes for the classics, Steve wants to live in a NASA fantasy, and David … well … https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_School_of_Athens https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scream https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Persistence_of_Memory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Dean_(artist) https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-and-art-a-collaboration-colored-with-history The post Episode #16: Living in Art appeared first on Panel Schmanel ....
Jul 17, 2018•1 hr 8 min
The panel takes on one of the great nerd quandaries of our time: Which is better, zombies, werewolves, or vampires? New panelist Zoe feels very strongly that her pick is superior. The post Episode #15: Zombies vs. Werewolves vs. Vampires appeared first on Panel Schmanel .
Jul 10, 2018•55 min
What if the Greeks were right, and the Pantheon descended from the clouds in all their mismatched glory? Among the topics: Flattery, pettiness, and Jesus’ hip new name, Jezeus. The post Episode 14: Zeus Goes Whole Goat appeared first on Panel Schmanel .
Jul 02, 2018•1 hr
If you could make one law, what would it be? According to our panelists, chocolate, ice cream, and Bill & Ted are apparently integral to a peaceful world. The post Episode #13: Ice Cream Socialism appeared first on Panel Schmanel .
Jun 26, 2018•1 hr 3 min
The panel discusses the powers of dictators, and how they would use or abuse them. Unsurprisingly, David’s answer involves ice cream. Shawn’s Homework Here’s an interesting list of benevolent dictators. Korean days of the week are actually based on Chinese elements, plus the Sun and Moon – meaning Monday and Sunday are basically the same as in English. 月 (yuè) – moon = 월요일 (wol-yo-il) – Monday 火 (huǒ) – fire = 화요일 (hwa-yo-il) – Tuesday 水 (shuǐ) – water = 수요일 (su-yo-il) – Wednesday 木 (mù) – wood ...
Jun 19, 2018•1 hr 20 min
In this episode, the panel discusses teleportation. Mira wants to move couches, and Steve predicts the immediate demise of civilization. The post Episode #11: Teleportation and Spider Loafs appeared first on Panel Schmanel .
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr 22 min
The Shmanelists explore the wild world of genre crossovers: Living in movies, and crossing famous movies, TV shows, and books. Steve makes a case for the quiet life in Police Academy , Ben wants to be a claymation figure, and Amy wants to follow murders but not actually be murdered. Star Trek, Pee Wee, drag queens, and Archie Bunker all make appearances. And that title… The post Episode #10: 50 Shades of Green appeared first on Panel Schmanel ....
Nov 25, 2017•1 hr 7 min
The Schmanelists have gathered before watching Rogue One to discuss everyone’s favorite space opera, complete with a special guest schmanelist, the Star Wars Holiday Special , and a passionate outburst from the supposedly-quiet sound engineer about why Qui-Gon Jinn was the worst . Also, a bonus question about wookie anatomy. Shawn’s Homework The disco-fied version of the Star Wars theme song that ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in 1977. Wookie LIfe Day – NOV 17!!! Jar Jar Binks is the ...
Dec 13, 2016•55 min
What if you were a space explorer? Ben is really excited about a space cruise, Jen and Shawn are going solo just so they can finally have a quiet moment, and Biosphere 2 turns out the be relevant to Episode 4. Shawn’s Homework CORBIN DALLAAAAAAAAAAAAS! Trailer for Forever Young https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWPsNthP_1w Check out XKCD’s what-if take on Michael Collins , who was the most isolated person in the world for a moment, and perhaps ever. Valar Morghulis – Valar Dohaeris: A phrase used ...
Dec 06, 2016
What if dinosaurs still roamed the earth? Ben monologues, Shawn is over the giant bugs already, and Jenn’s steampunk T. Rex has a monocle. We make no claims to accuracy in this podcast. None. And we find a new cause in pinkie power! Shawn’s Homework: Currently available on Netflix: Dinotopia On Wikipedia: Dinoriders Land Before Time Dragon’s Lair Brontosaurus Runaways Dinobots Optimus Prime is not the smart one On IMDb: Tinytoons Jurassic Park Arsenic and Old Lace Places to Visit: Dinotown(s) in...
Nov 29, 2016
What if your place in the afterlife were determined by a game show? Alan showed off his encyclopedic knowledge of the genre, Mira shows why she is unrivaled in cunning and malice, and somehow David ended up singing a country music song from the point of view of a sad golden retriever. Shawn’s Homework David may have been thinking about this image when discussing the best reincarnation option. Discworld’s DEATH Drinking from the Fire Hose (from UHF ) Got Milk: Where Am I? Otters Juggling Michael ...
Nov 22, 2016
What if you were stuck in a horror movie? Shawn’s making up his own movie, Alan’s not afraid of no ghosts, and Mira is going to survive. Our schmanelists also talk about their favorite terrible movies and unintentional horror movies. And Shawn assigns us homework for a change. Shawn’s Homework Left-Handed Bias Santa Claus Conquers the Martians Cemetery Man Not Billy Zane Ep. 5 Plan Nine from Outer Space The Room – The Correct one The Room – The incorrect one And another incorrect one J-Lo’s horr...
Nov 08, 2016
What if the zombie apocalypse happened? Jenn has a bus, David has a sword, and Ben has a chicken. Somewhere along the way, our schmanelists decide Elon Musk is our universe’s Tony Stark. Also, Rachel finally gets to use her Nerf gun! Shawn’s Homework Currently available on Netflix: Animaniacs On Wikipedia: Dawn of the Dead Resident Evil Comic you should read And: Find the closest Ikea or hang out with us at Tesla . The post Episode #4: Netflix & Kill appeared first on Panel Schmanel ....
Nov 01, 2016•33 min
What if humans laid eggs? Our schmanelists decided this involved chicken overlords and bedazzling. But not the the bedazzling of chicken overlords. Shawn, Alan, and Mira also discuss the birds and the bees, with an emphasis on bees, and sexy hats. And Mira turns out to not be human. Shawn’s Homework Currently available on Netflix: Family Guy On Wikipedia: Planet of the Apes British cast members – Roddy McDowell and Maurice Evans Only Davey Jones is dead in the Monkees Family Guy episode where Qu...
Oct 25, 2016•39 min
What’s your superpower? Our schmanelists got a bit creative with this one. Amy’s in competition with God, Ben’s starting a catering business, and David’s power comes with a cleft chin. This all gets derailed when we can’t remember the ingredients for Seven Layer Dip. Shawn’s Homework Currently available on Netflix: Luke Cage Cheers Available on Xbox: Guacamelee Super Turbo Championship Edition On Wikipedia: Interview with a Vampire Closest thing to Greco-Roman wine goddess Eric M. Esquivel is aw...
Oct 05, 2016•55 min
What if you were a villain? For our inaugural show, we asked our schmanelists that and somehow we got the Butt Prince. Listen to learn more about Alan’s secret lair, Shawn’s sparkly transformation sequence, and Mira’s living dress. Shawn’s Homework Currently available on Netflix: Next Batman: The Movie Currently available on Hulu: Misfits Steven Universe Available on Youtube: Skull Crusher Mountain How deep is New York City? 180 feet or so. That’s what Google says. Bonus: Alan’s lair Mega Bonus:...
Oct 05, 2016•48 min
