Writer/director Paris Herbert-Taylor and actor David William Rogers are connoisseurs of movies "gone bad over time in the mini fridge of the mind," including IDLE HANDS (1999) starring Devon Sawa, Seth Green, Jessica Alba and Elden Henson. Does this film stand a chance in the landscape of the late XX-Century cinema or is it unwatchable garbage? Listen to find out. Check out David and Paris' podcast Aged Like Milk about films like Idle Hands. Episode Links. Aged Like Milk Twitter Aged Like Milk I...
May 24, 2021•52 min
Artivist Aram Ronaldo returns to the show to talk about his love for Salma Hayek and her 2014 animated film KAHLIL GIBRAN'S THE PROPHET also starring John Krasinski, Frank Angela, Alfred Molina and, sadly, Liam Neeson. Can a single movie be a work of art AND an artless piece of poo? You better believe it. Episode Links: Check out Aram and other artivists at The Sparkle Awards: https://youtu.be/LjxEmGe_sVM Aram's IG Strut SF's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website (our music composer) Email us at sh...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Erika Curry is a writer/performer and the co-host of the Trashy Trashy Podcast. She's also a big fan of a classic cult film DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (1999) starring the drop-dead-gorgeous Denise Richards, Allison Janney, Amy Adams, Brittany Murphy and a couple of Kirstens. Go watch that hilarious film right now (on Tubi, for free!), then tune in for our semiotic analysis. Episode Links: Erika's IG Erika's Twitter Trashy Trashy Podcast Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website (our music composer) Email us at sh...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Paul Rabenowitz is a clown, actor and artistic director of Assembly Improv South Africa. He's back on the show to sing the praise of COMRADE DETECTIVE, a very strange and awesome TV show hidden on Amazon. It's kind of starring Channing Tatum, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jenny Slate, Nick Offerman and Chloë Sevigny (oh, and also Jason Mantzoukas, he's great in this). Episode Links: Paul's IG Assembly Improv SA's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website (our music composer). Email us at shutuppod@gmail.com Tw...
May 03, 2021•53 min
Veronika Gribanova is a writer, actor and improviser based in New York and Toronto. She likes writing words and saying words, especially when they're funny. She really likes to write words down with a pen, or better, a feather. We share stories about long-lost relationships, pen pal and others. Episode Links: Veronika's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website (our music composer). Email us at shutuppod@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: @shutupiloveit1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shutupiloveit1/...
Apr 27, 2021•59 min
Anne Zander came on our show to talk about clowns. About what? Clowns! CLOWNS cLOwwwwns KLAUNZ! Wanna hear about them clowns? Then this is the episode for you. Anne Zander is an actor, writer, producer and clown who trained in physical theater at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Her "painfully funny" solo show, JUICEBOX, was Official Selection 2020 at Chicago Sketchfest, Dallas Comedy Fest and HBO’s Women in Comedy Fest. Episode Links: Anne's Prolific Instagram: @initialsaz Facebook:...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr
Leah Villanueva Viray is a yoga teacher/educator extraordinaire! She's here to shed light on the Japanese TV show MIDNIGHT DINER (Netflix) that has helped her through a post-wisdom teeth removal blues. Do we love Midnight Diner for its moral lessons, juicy storylines or cooking tips? Listen to find out. Follow Leah on IG . Check out Joe's Patreon and our music composer Mr. Owl's Website . Email us at shutuppod@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: @shutupiloveit1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shutup...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr
The fabulous lady-reporter Damiana Garcia pulls off an elaborate prank to return to our show! Recorded on April 1 2021. Follow Damiana on IG . Subscribe to Joe Cabello’s Patreon for as low as $1 a month to get first looks at his new horror graphic novel and posts about how it’s being made, as well as exclusive stories, short films, and more. Check out Mr. Owl's (aka Bry Walker) music for podcasts , including ours. Email us at shutuppod@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: @shutupiloveit1 Facebook: https...
Apr 05, 2021•50 min
Azurra is a medium who's here to defend the art of SPIRIT CHANNELING. To help us overcome our skepticism, Azurra connects us with Sasha's late grandmother and Joe's departed friend. Listen to witness the unthinkable. Check out Joe's Patreon and our music composer's Mr. Owl's Website .
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Comedian Scout Durwood (MTV, Oxygen) is many wonderful things, among them a skillful seamstress. That's right, this badass lady is here to defend SEWING! Enjoy. Oh, and shout out to Sunshine O'Brien. Episode Links: Scout's Website Scout's Instagram Joe Cabello's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
Mar 21, 2021•56 min
TV writer Elizabeth Baron Kindra drops by our virtual studio to defend Queen Elizabeth II... BUT not against Meghan's allegations since we recorded this right before The Oprah Interview! So take it with a grain of salt and enjoy. Check out Joe's Patreon and our music composer's Mr. Owl's Website .
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr
Julian Stern is a comedian, writer and musical artist who happens to think that FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD is second, maybe third best Harry Potter movie of all time. It stars Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Zoë Kravitz, Ezra Miller and the not-so-great-guy Johnny Depp. Listen for us dissect a film that shields the international audiences from any mention of queer relationships by ambiguously referring to Dumbledore and Grindelwald as "more than brothers." Episode Links: Julian's Inst...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Ayayayayay! Actor/clown Natasha Mercado is back to discuss her experiences with AYAHUASCA! Wait, can you do it in LA? Does the ceremony involve as much hugs from strangers as it’s portrayed in The Goop Lab? And who did she *meet* with? Listen to find out. Episode Links: Natasha in Flying Circus Natasha's IG Debbie The Psychic The Goop Lab Joe Cabello's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr
Aram Ronaldo is a musician, proud Armenian and a Friend Of The Show! He's here to shed light on America's royalty, THE KARDASHIANS. What is it like seeing your under-represented culture shine by means of the most visible family in the nation? Listen to find out. A French-Canadian and Old-City-Jerusalem Armenian San-Franciscan living in Oakland, California, Aram is currently community/cultural organizing along with Golden Thread Theater around the Bay Area. Episode Links: Aram's Spotify goldenthr...
Feb 22, 2021•56 min
Happy Valentine's Day! Actress/filmmaker Andi Yuma drops by Joe's office (relax, they're a couple) to defend a little movie about a stupid lamb and a masochistic lion called TWILIGHT. That's right, the first film of the Twilight saga directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. Who's got the best acting chops of all? At which point does this angsty romance turn into a poorly executed action film? And what is the film's most "sitcom" scene? Listen to find out...
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Improviser/writer Jonathan MacDonald is a connoisseur of all things fantasy and sci-fi, including the underrated film WILLOW (1988) directed by Ron Howard, produced by George Lucas and starring Val Kilmer and Warwick Davis. Does the film still hold up? Listen to find out. Check out Jonathan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/foehamner . Subscribe to Joe Cabello’s Patreon for as low as $1 a month to get first looks at his new horror graphic novel and posts about how it’s being made, as ...
Feb 08, 2021•51 min
Writer/comedian Renata Shaykhetdinova nerds out with us as she sheds light on Myers-Briggs Personality test. We all have taken this introspective self-report questionnaire and have some shocking results to share. Episode Links: Take Myers-Briggs Test for free Sam Christensen Classes The Art of Speed Reading People Renata's Twitter Mr. Owl's (podcast theme song) website Joe Cabello's Patreon...
Feb 01, 2021•47 min
Imporviser/clown Paul Rabenowitz tunes in all the way from Johannesburg, South Africa to talk about the incredible (and incredibly underrated) TV show THE COMEBACK (HBO) starring Lisa Kudrow. We freaking love the show and this interview so give it a listen! Paul is the founder of The Assembly Improv South Africa. Originally trained as a classical musician, he has spent the last 25 years teaching in subjects such as music, fencing and finance. Find Paul on Twitter and Instagram . Follow his impro...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Natasha Mercado is a performing artist, actress and clown (UCB, Stomping Ground theater). She is also a certified cacao ceremony facilitator who enlightens us about this ancient shamanic ritual as we talk all things "woo-woo." Find Natasha at www.natashamercado.com and on Instagram: @champagnetashi Subscribe to Joe Cabello’s Patreon for as low as $1 a month to get first looks at his new horror graphic novel and posts about how it’s being made, as well as exclusive stories, short films, and more....
Jan 18, 2021•54 min
Writer/producer Carlton Gillespie is back to defend OCEAN'S TWELVE, his favorite movie of all time! Or at least of the Ocean's trilogy, we'll never know, unless you ask Carlton yourself and tell us. As usual, Carlton and Sasha yell at each other a little bit because that's just how their friendship works! Enjoyyyyyy. Subscribe to Joe Cabello’s Patreon for as low as $1 a month to get first looks at his new horror graphic novel and posts about how it’s being made, as well as exclusive stories, sho...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Happy 2021! Jay Hunter is back to defend what at least two of us think is the Citizen Kane of animation -- Sensei Genndy Tartakovsky's animated TV series PRIMAL (available on HBO Max). Aggressively not for kids, PRIMAL follows a caveman and a dinosaur, bonded over devastating tragedies, as they help each other survive in the ruthless primordial world of the show. Dude, it's SO good. In fact, don't even worry about this episode, just go watch Primal. Hope your butt is nice and cushion-y because i...
Jan 04, 2021•58 min
Comedian/writer Andrew Cornelius has been excelling at homebrewing since long before 2020 so it's no wonder he's back to shed light on MOONSHINERS, a reality TV show on Discovery Channel. Andrew helps us recognize the cultural significance of this overlooked masterpiece and its exploration of eternal, Shakespearean themes. So put on your semiotics cap and enjoy! Andrew is a host of Intrigue.TV’s JUST EAT IT! He played “Preston” in CAPTAIN HAGEN'S BED & BREAKFAST. Your children might recogniz...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Writer/comedian Carolyn Page is back and she wants two things: 1) to pitch a future episode about Santa hentai (sure, we'll do it) and 2) to introduce us to an iconic comic book ELFQUEST created by Wendy and Richard Pini. Elfquest first came out in 1978 and has been going strong ever since. Incredibly, all issues published prior to 2014 are available for free at https://elfquest.com ! No excuse to not check out this iconic work of art (yep, we loved it). Find Carolyn on Twitch streaming games at...
Dec 21, 2020•59 min
Writer/director Matt Mazany (WWE, FUNNY OR DIE, CASCADE UP) misses his morning commute. And we miss Matt, our old buddy. This episode is very nostalgic and sweet, just the way god intended it to be. So grab your cup o'joe (cabello) and dive in. How does morning commute rate against washing dishes training your dog? How much does Matt live smooching his wife goodbye? And how do you meet an Alaskan lady in the 1990s without leaving your car? Listen to find out. Find Matt on Instagram and Twitter ....
Dec 13, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Jay Hunter (SUPERSTORE, POD WEEN SATAN) once again gets cocky with us as he shares his unhealthy infatuation with CULT LEADERS, from Shoko Asahara to Charles Manson to sweet sweet papa L. Ron Hubbard (the list goes on). Sasha (me, it's me writing these words) describes her personal experience being a member of various cults and shares why the late acting teacher's Sam Christensen's class has never turned into a cult, despite some of his followers' wishes. Is Upright Citizens Brigade theater a cu...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 33 min
Writer/comedian Carolyn Page (THE DOWNLOAD) loves video games, soup for breakfast and the legendary TV show Sex and The City. We dissect the hell out of SATC's three landmark episodes and each give it a rating. Go ahead, put on your 4-inch heels, *soak* yourself in a homemade Cosmo and throw a Zoom listening party with your best/worst friends! Find Carolyn on Twitch streaming games at Twitch.tv/jacuzzitubbs and transforming classic TV shows into Dungeons & Dragons games at Twitch.com/TVandD....
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Happy Anger Towards Your Secretary Day from our returning guest Damiana Garcia! The infamous lady reporter, writer, provocateur and an "aspiring super-spreader" is back to defend this famous holiday, as well as Thanksgiving 2020 and its COVID vibe. What's Damiana's take on the vaccine? What's it like building her brand of "perpetually ill person"? And how does Damiana kill a chicken? Listen to find out. Follow Damiana on IG . Subscribe to Joe Cabello’s Patreon for as low as $1 a month to get fir...
Nov 26, 2020•41 min
The election is not over! That is, for the POTUS and our returning guest, lady reporter Damiana Garcia! Dami's back to share her experience exercising her right as a citizen, which involved no pants, a flashlight and a 3AM outing in search for a drop-off ballot box. Consider this an investigative report of what really happened to Damiana's ballot. As our guest puts it herself, "I've worked as a lady reporter, I've been let go as a lady reporter, every time!" We also discuss growing up in Siberia...
Nov 16, 2020•48 min
Phyllis Thinkii is an LA-based writer originally from Kenya, East Africa. She's here to defend F**K BOYS and compare her life-changing experience with them to ours. What is a f**k boy and how does it differ from a "zaddy"? Which one is a better catch? Most importantly, what can we all learn from a f**k boy modus operandi? Listen to find out (especially if you're Neil Strauss, cause we do talk about you a bit and no one else does anymore). Follow Phyllis on Twitter @phyllisthinkii . Subscribe to ...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 12 min
As we know, "theater is dead, a putrid vessel of the forgotten time. The kind of putrid when the skin becomes wax and raccoons not only feed but make love to what's left of the flesh." These are the quotes from today's interview with Chad Austin Pierce, a distinguished theater actor "from one of the Americas," who's graced the stage at many places we never heard of, like Monte's Carnegie Hall (different from *the* Carnegie Hall). Chad Austin Pierce, who proudly doesn't own a pen and refers to wr...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 18 min
