Radio TEST SHOW (05-27-2014)
chrisventura.com
Sep 23, 2014•1 hr 55 min
The Chris Ventura Show
A comical look at life and various everyday topics examined by the twenty/thirty-somethingish Chris Ventura from Southern California--with the random assistance of various friend co-hosts and crew, produced in the style of FM talk radio.
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Radio TEST SHOW (05-23-2014)
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Sep 07, 2014•2 hr 59 min
Radio TEST SHOW (05-20-2014)
The Chris Ventura Show is currently on hiatus for summer 2014. While the show is on hiatus, we will be releasing some audio you may not have heard before.
Aug 22, 2014•1 hr 41 min
Show #49 - Haven't We Seen This Before?
Chris and Kat discuss the similarities among several different movies with a comparison of characters and plots. The discussion begins with a comparison between The Hunger Games and The Running Man which leads into a string of other movies. Examine it!
May 09, 2014•59 min
Show #48 - Office Scenarios/Jimmy Fallon
Released: 3/19/14 Taped: 2/26/14 Kat and Chris examine a list of embarrassing office scenarios. Can you relate to any of these? Later: a discussion of Jimmy Fallon taking over The Tonight Show. Apologies in advance for any crude humor! Enjoy!
Mar 19, 2014•43 min
Show #47 - Can You Believe That?!
Kat and Chris discuss the recent debate between Ken Ham (creationism) and Bill Nye (evolution). Selected clips from the debate are played and then commented on by both Kat and Chris who share their personal opinions.
Feb 18, 2014•1 hr 1 min
Show #46 - L.A. List
Released: 2/6/2014 Taped: 1/26/2014 Kat and Chris are back with a podcast devoted to Los Angeles with an examination of a couple of buzzfeed lists pertaining to the city. Are these lists accurate and relatable? Listen and find out!
Feb 07, 2014•50 min
Show #45 - New Year, New Us, New Show
Kat and Chris host the first new podcast episode in over 18 months! This marks the official relaunch of the show alongside a series of live video broadcasts. The topic today is healthy living. Mind, body, and soul. Take a listen to what we have to say!
Jan 20, 2014•36 min
Show #44 - Hipster Quiz
Released 6/25/12: Taped June 19th, 2012. Co-host Laura rolls into town as we respond to questions about what I had said in the previous show--leading us into a hipster survey in order to find out whether or not I am officially a hipster.
Jun 29, 2012•45 min
Show #43 - Sour Apple Pucker
I'm joined by Kat, discussing (somewhat sourly and bitterly) a little bit about how I feel as I've grown older. Kat reads a poem. I discuss a story relating to why I was featured on an internet blog. We debut our big-budget series "Alley Kat Tales."
Jun 07, 2012•38 min
Show #42 - Kat Show
Released 3/29/12: Taped March 11th, 2012. I'm joined by my friend Kat for a little springtime induced randomness. Kat will be a future regular on the Chris Ventura Show. Here, we introduce her to the audience by asking tough questions.
Mar 30, 2012•35 min
Show #41 - Travelogue
Released 3/27/12: Taped March 22nd, 2012. Show-regular Oscar stops by to say hi and talk a bit about his trip to San Francisco earlier this month. I also talk a bit about my recent trips during the show's hiatus.
Mar 28, 2012•39 min
Show #40 - Long-lost First Anniversary Show
Released 7/21/11: Taped March 8th, 2010. It's our long-lost never-before-released one-year anniversary show!
Jul 22, 2011•45 min
Show #39 - Chris' Birthday Personality Test
The Chris Ventura Show - Chris' Birthday / Personality Test
May 26, 2011•45 min
Show #38 - We're Back--Lots to Talk A-boot!
Released 3/2/11: Taped 2/28/11. After an 11-month hiatus, I'm joined with Laura to kick off the return of the show--we're finally back!! In this show, we discuss some of the changes that have taken places, school, elevators, and late-night places to eat.
Mar 03, 2011•36 min
Show #37 - Team Leno or Team Conan--The Conclusion
From 1/28/10: Laura and I get together to discuss the latest on the Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien situation, including Jay's interview with Oprah. In case you're wondering, We'll be back to a mix of everyday topics and new music on the next show--promise!
Jan 29, 2010•1 hr 2 min
Show #36 - Team Leno or Team Conan?
From 1/13/10: So are you on TEAM LENO or TEAM CONAN? Laura and I get together to catch up after not seeing eachother for a couple of months. "Catching up" lasts for about 5 minutes, after which, we proceed into an hour debate over Leno and Conan.
Jan 15, 2010•1 hr 2 min
Show #35 - I'm Not Dead: While I Was Away...
From 11/16/09: Laura joins me after my long absence to discuss why I've been away--including being crazy sick and an accident with a ceiling fan. Also, we catch up with some news stories we've missed, and a song by Shinobi Ninja closes things out.
Nov 17, 2009•46 min
Promo #01 - The Chris Ventura Show: I'm Not Dead
NEW SHOWS: Starting Monday Night, November 16th. Just thought I'd inform everyone in a promo that I am not dead! Thanks for sticking by and continuing to download the show and share it with others while I've been away. We'll be back in a couple of days.
Nov 14, 2009•2 min
Show #34 - Group Podcast 6: Hey Sandy!
From 10/07/09: My friend Sandy is in town from Reno and she stops by with a couple of friends--Nadine and Jamie. Because I promised Sandy the show wouldn't be about her, we reflect on fun moments we've shared...mostly involving alcohol--of course.
Oct 08, 2009•41 min
Show #33 - Support Your Local Artists
From 10/01/09: On this show, I share some music from up-and-coming artists that I've come to know. Includes clips of interviews with some of the artists. Featured are: Natalie Gelman, Big Joe Hurt, Brisby, Mother Echo, Neon Navajo.
Oct 02, 2009•44 min
Show #32 - Stuff We Don't Use Anymore--Part 2
From 9/17/09: Laura and I finish up an article that lists 40 obsolete technologies of our generation. How many of these things do you remember? To hear the other half of the list, check out Show #28 from late August.
Sep 18, 2009•41 min
Show #31 - Kanye, Kanye, Kanye
From 9/15/09: Oscar joins me as we dissect Kanye West's latest moment of idiocy at the 2009 MTV VMAs. Later: Something mysterious in the sky? Plus: The high school reunion we both avoided and thoughts on how we would have planned it.
Sep 17, 2009•43 min
Show #30 - A Jam-Packed Show
From 9/10/09: Laura joins me this time. On this show: A last-minute surprise interview with "Big Joe Hurt." Some funny clips from the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. An L.A. legend is taken off the air. From "Big Joe Hurt," award-nominated song: "War."
Sep 11, 2009•42 min
Show #29 - Fall Season Premiere
From 9/8/09: Ryan is back for our first show of the new season. After some reflecting and catching up, I share more details on my looming high school reunion. Later, we discuss holiday-themed shows and my intense love for the library. Nerd.
Sep 09, 2009•40 min
Show #28 - Stuff We Don't Use Anymore--Part 1
From 8/26/09: I get together with Laura to discuss a recent MSNBC article that lists 40 obsolete technologies of our generation. How many of these things do you remember? This is the final regular show of the summer season. Fall-season premier: 9/8/09.
Aug 27, 2009•1 hr 1 min
Show #27 - High School Reunion: To Go Or Not To Go
From 8/13/09: My ten year high school reunion is right around the corner. Now that I've received word that it's actually happening, I'm torn whether or not to go. Laura and I go through some of the pros and cons to attending the event.
Aug 15, 2009•39 min
Show #26 - (Board) Games People Play
From 8/11/09: Laura and I get together to discuss many of the board games we both played as kids. Also: Apparently the state of California hates children and their lemonade stands. And: Robert Guillaume is very much alive.
Aug 12, 2009•38 min
Unaired Show - July 2009
NEW SHOWS START 8/11/09. Released 8/8/09 and taped July 2009, this un-aired show features guests: Richard (from high-school days--haven't seen in 10+ years), Marcos (Richard's cousin), Joel, Jose (Joel's friend--a different Jose). Confused? Listen.
Aug 09, 2009•24 min
Show #25 - Complaints and Grievances
Released 7/23/09: Oscar joins me to discuss a few of our gripes about life in general. Nothing ultra-serious here--pretty trivial, but something had to be said. Tape date: 7/7/09.
Jul 23, 2009•28 min
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