Actor/writer Chrissy Shackelford (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) illuminates BIG BUSINESS (1988), a classic comedy featuring two sets of twins—a hilarious "ovaries out" gem that was a rarity back then and is even more rare today. Episode Links: Chrissy's IG Chrissy's X (Twitter) Ghostwritten Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
The former lady-reporter Damiana Garcia (Michael Lucid) tells us about writing 12 seasons of TV overnight while being haunted by Serpenta, an A.I. persona who eerily resembles her plush snake, Kev. All this amidst the backdrop of the WRITERS STRIKE. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website Michael's IG Michael's X (Twitter)...
Writer/producer Dani Michaeli is here to spotlight WEREWOLVES, who undeservingly play second, third and occasionally even fourth fiddle to other monsters! Dani Michaeli is a writer and a producer, specializing in animated TV and has worked on Strange Planet, The Mighty Ones, Glitch Techs, Little Big Awesome, Harvey Beaks, The Aquabats Super Show!, SpongeBob, South Park and other shows too. Episode Links: Dani's Blue Sky Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
Does our guest writer/comedian Janine Hogan have a tattoo of SISTER ACT 2: BACK IN THE HABIT (1993)? You bet. But will she be able to convince us to get a matching tattoo? Listen to find out. Bonus: enjoy Protextor's single "Whoopi Goldberg". Episode Links: Janine's IG Protextor's Album Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
In this special episode, the disgraced psychologist Dr. Wakle Skade struggles to defend THE OUTCOME THEORY that claims that "everything is a result of something." Special Thanks to Adam Protextor who stepped in as a co-host. Episode Links: Protextor's New Album Adam's IG Adam's TikTok Adam's Website babylionstudios.com Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
Producer/podcaster/writer Peter Harmon ignites a controversy with his declaration of love for WATERWORLD (1995), a disaster-ridden flop about a toxic urine-gurgling man. Find Peter's young adult books The Happenstances... Series and the horror anthology he edits Horror From the High Dive anywhere books are sold. Episode Links: High Dive Publishing IG The Vam-Petey Diaries Peter's Titles on Amazon Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
Jay Hunter (POD WEEN SATAN) worships a great sandwich and shares his life-long knowledge on the subject. Praise Be, Lord Sandwich. Episode Links: P od Ween Satan Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
No one likes to admit they like ASMR. No one except our guest Jarad Kopciak, who claims it's not sexual. Is it or is it not? Listen to find out. Jarad is a writer and actor who most recently wrote and starred in What is Art, an absurdist sketch anthology available on demand now. Episode Links: WHAT IS ART Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
Actor/singer Kerry Frances (POKER FACE, KNIVES OUT) sees THE AMAZING RACE (CBS) as a metaphor for how to live your life. If you're due for inspiration, this episode is for you. Episode Links: Kerry's IG Kerry's TikTok Kerry's Website Actor of The Month Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
We got together with comedian Ken Breese, did a few lines of baking soda and gushed over David Lynch's DUNE (1984), a masterpiece that turns into an incomprehensible music video at 1 hr 26 min but nevertheless is admired by cool people high on baking soda. Episode Links: Ken's IG Kismet Improv Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
Improviser Aurora Boles argues that MAKING (BAD) ART isn’t about outcome, it’s about the act of doing it being good for you. Aurora is is a co-founder and the current Board President of Reno Improv, a nonprofit improv theater in Reno, Nevada. Episode Links: Aurora's IG Reno Improv's IG Reno Improv's Website Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
Writer/Army veteran Rachael B is a fan of AIRPORT BARS, "this liminal space between where you're coming from and where you're going -- and it's really unique in that sense, almost metaphysical." Episode Links: Rachael's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
Joe Cabello is back in the hot seat defending PULLING JOHN (2009), an arm wrestling documentary about positive masculinity. John Brzenk, Travis Bagent, Alexey Voevoda -- who would you FMK? Check out PROTEXTOR'S NEW ALBUM avail June 26th! Episode Links: Protextor's New Album Adam's IG Adam's TikTok Adam's Website babylionstudios.com Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
Actor/comedian Cory Jacob (Jimmy Kimmel Live! Sketches, America's Got Talent) doesn't just invest into SPORT CARDS, he gets invested (often, very emotionally) in the people pictured on them. Episode Links: Cory's Vintage Store Cory's IG Cory's Twitter Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
Writer/data nerd Ryan Christensen loves to hate GOLF, "one of the most polarizing topics of all time," and claims that every golfer feels the same. Episode Links: Ryan's Twitter Only Writers Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
Actress/director/writer Crystal Lowe (FINAL DESTINATION 3, SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED) defends LOVE IS BLIND (Netflix) and we discuss how film sets, much like summer camps, are conducive to forming deep but fleeting connections. Episode links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
Many moons ago, writer Will Saunders gifted us with the utmost vulnerable episode dedicated to toupees... excuse me, hairpieces (Episode 27). Catch up on Will's journey and his decision to LEAVE LOS ANGELES, accompanied by a new hairpiece and a loyal Ser Davos. Episode Links: Will's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
Comedy artist and woo-woo queen Natasha Mercado (ADULT SWIM) is back to share her affinity for UNCONTACTED TRIBES and THE MAN OF THE HOLE. What starts off as an informative discussion soon turns to be a deep esoteric dive into what it means to be human. Catch Natasha's acclaimed show TREE at Orlando Fringe (5/17-5/28)! Episode Links: Natasha's Website Natasha's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
In this bizarro episode, we interview marketer/publisher Jelani Curtis who loves the fact that he HAD NEVER SEEN "The Big Lebowski" (1998). What would it take for Jelani to turn his world upside down and watch the darn movie? Listen to find out. Episode links: Jelani's IG Jelani's Website Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
Fabulous lady reporter Damiana Garcia is back to record OUR 200TH EPISODE BABY and update us on her current status as an ever-present menace to society. Note: the episode is barely about Reality TV. Episode Links: Michael's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
Actress/life coach/writer Irene White returns to SUILI to defend EMILY IN PARIS (Netflix), a TV show about a woman living her (Irene's) best life. Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
It's no secret that Pete Davidson's got Kim Kardashian's heart. More importantly, he's got the heart of our guest, screenwriter Julie MacLean. What about the collective heart of Shut Up I Love it? Listen to find out. Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
Video game designer/faithful friend to animals large and small Sean Kearney returns to discuss ROCKETMAN (1997) that's decidedly NOT the Elton John biopic. What it is is a proof that Harland Williams is a great comedic actor but you need to take yourself back to 1997 to find the film funny. Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
Writer/actor Veronika Gribanova makes a glorious - and glamorous - return to discuss OUTER BANKS, a TV show filmed exclusively during the magic hour. Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
Screenwriter Alex Hayes has a soft spot for Alejander Inarritu's BARDO: FALSE CHRONICLES OF A HANDFUL OF TRUTHS (2022), an existential film that challenges one's self-worth and makes you ask what the f**k you're doing with your life. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
Improviser/showrunner Brian Robel is a late bloomer when it comes to love of D&D, particularly CRITICAL ROLE. Expect BD(&D)E throughout. Episode Links: Episode Links: Honeymoon Improv Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
Writer/voice over actor Ashaki Ayoka (Protect and Kill, Watermelon Breakroom podcasts) is back to share her love for HOT YOGA. One of the hosts is super onboard. Can you guess which one? Episode Links: Ashaki's Website Ashaki's IG Ashaki's Twitter Protect and Kill Podcast Watermelon Breakroom Podcast Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website...
Actor/podcast host Janie Haddad Tompkins (Stay F. Homkins) is a fan of the TV series THE SPLIT where a bunch of *famous* British divorce lawyers bend over backwards to help their clients but can't help themselves. The Split was created by Abi Morgan (Abi, if you're listening, PLEASE REACH OUT, JANIE IS A HUGE FAN). Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website Stay F. Homkins...
Joe Cabello hates Art created by Artificial Intelligence: "it's antithetical to why art is created and valuable in the first place." Joe vs AI -- which side are you on? Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
Writer/voice over actor Alex May is a fan of SO I MURDERED AN AXE MURDERER (1993) a distillation of all Mike Myers humor that has three jokes, at least, that are the funniest jokes in a comedy movie of the last 40 years. Links: Alex's Website Snowbirds Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website
