It’s a Dinner Party Show special, live from center court at one of the worst shopping malls in the deep, deep, deep South, where your host, JoNell Samms fights off irate security guards, a water feature no one seems able to turn off, the blender at Orange Julius and critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand, whose interviews with various mall merchants threaten disaster at every turn. JoNell’s special guests include the Rev. Evangelis Graham Craquers, who answers the questions, “Where would Jesus spend h...
Jul 08, 2013•45 min
It’s celebration time! Major Supreme Court victories for marriage equality have Christopher and Eric dancing around the dinner table. Real-life married gay couple Alec Mapa and Jamie Hebert bring some hilarity to the party. But the festivities aren’t enough to stop fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery from making pointed points about Glenn Greenwald and Edward Snowden. Back from the newsbreak, Alec and Jamie grill Christopher and Eric on who they’d each like to gay marry. Twan, “Queen of the S...
Jul 01, 2013•1 hr 47 min
Christopher and Eric say there’s never a right time for white people to use the N word. Christopher’s bestselling first novel, A DENSITY OF SOULS, is now available as an e-book with a new afterword. Award-winning journalist Karen Ocamb joins the table to discuss imminent Supreme Court decisions in the fight for marriage equality. Fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery has a lot to say on that topic as well. Twan, “Queen of the Stars,” reads the signs before they read you. Relationship expert Mis...
Jun 24, 2013•1 hr 46 min
Ted Johnson, senior editor of Variety, joins Christopher and Eric for an ascent into summer movie madness. What are the season’s hits and misses so far? Which much-anticipated releases are still to come? Relationship “expert” JoNell Samms and critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand have their say with special reports on the joys of moviegoing.
Jun 17, 2013•1 hr 20 min
With help from their deranged “special correspondents”, Christopher and Eric provide coverage of West Hollywood’s fourteen-hour Gay Pride Parade. Critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand spars with anti-gay protesters and newly sober best friends. Fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery interviews activists who’d like to set the gay community back twenty or so years. The Restless Leg Dancers finish things off with a particularly jumpy performance.
Jun 10, 2013•37 min
Toronto’s mayor accused of smoking crack! Killer robots on the loose! The news this week has Christopher and Eric punchier than usual and then fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery chimes in with the hard truth about high gas prices to send us all over the edge. Excitement is high with the impending announcement of the winner of the hugely popular Win a Phone Call from Anne Rice contest. But first, Christopher and Eric give their review of BEHIND THE CANDELABRA, and Twan, “Queen of the Stars,” ...
Jun 03, 2013•1 hr 46 min
Apparently, people on Facebook can accuse you of anything. Christopher, Eric, and the Party People sound off on one woman’s viral Facebook post that falsely accused her ex-husband of rape. During the early show newsbreak, fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery introduces Newsmakers, a new talk show that allows him to berate other journalists. Back on track, Eric discusses his new murder-mystery series in the making. Christopher and Eric go full geek on STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS. While today’s feat...
May 28, 2013•1 hr 46 min
It’s another episode devoted to questions, comments, and various threats from our “Party People.” Eric gives his no-holds-barred take on the IRS scandal and the Justice Department’s controversial subpoenas of the Associated Press. The hosts devour listener comments ranging from as Cormac McCarthy’s THE ROAD to the prospect of being stranded on a deserted island with only one friend. Who do they pick? Newsman Breck Artery reports on an organization aiming to make high school students more smart-i...
May 20, 2013•1 hr 45 min
For an entire episode, Christopher and Eric give their full attention to questions, comments and news items posted on the show’s Facebook page by live listeners — heretofore called the “Party People!” The “Party People” are hopping mad about comments from Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries that his clothing line isn’t designed for “the not cool kids.” Christopher and Eric weigh in on fashion design and the delusional nature of fashion designers. True to form, Twan, “Queen of the Stars,” g...
May 13, 2013•1 hr 50 min
The Dinner Party Show's (first ever) Festival Of Books features interviews with one of the world's foremost experts on Sherlock Holmes, Leslie S. Klinger, and acclaimed, best-selling novelist Janet Fitch, whose novel WHITE OLEANDER was an Oprah's Book Club Pick and adapted into a successful film starring Michelle Pfeiffer. Critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand takes Eric on an ill-advised trip to a local bookstore to prove that dumb people read, and a pretentious author panel on the future of publish...
Apr 29, 2013•1 hr 6 min
Fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery is up in arms about international arms. Christopher decries the lack of effective regulations at the exploded fertilizer plant in West, Texas. Eric asks if the era of small government is turning the USA into an underfunded banana republic. The Restless Leg Dancers make their dangerous debut. Eric gives his latest update in the DA VINCI’S DEMONS straight-washing saga. Christopher refuses to talk about his mother’s pornography even though everyone on the Face...
Apr 22, 2013•1 hr 50 min
“Mental note. Never make Eric angry,” writes a live listener. Eric continues his rant about the straight-washing of Leonardo Da Vinci in the new Starz series DA VINCI’S DEMONS, even going so far as to pen an open letter to GLAAD on The Dinner Party Show Facebook page. (Christopher agrees with him!) Fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery explains to most Americans that most Americans don’t want to pay for anything, including their taxes. Twan, “Queen of the Stars,” is back to read the signs befor...
Apr 15, 2013•1 hr 50 min
Eric is incensed over allegations that the upcoming Starz show, DA VINCI’S DEMONS, is going to “straight wash” one of history’s most famous artists. Christopher explains why he isn’t afraid of North Korea. Fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery reports on government funding…or lack thereof. She’s baaack! World famous author Anne Rice returns to the dinner table. She has plenty to say, including about the studio development process roadblocking a screen adaption Christopher penned of one of her f...
Apr 08, 2013•1 hr 54 min
The first in a new type of LiveCast: No in-studio guests! Instead, Christopher and Eric interact live with their loyal listeners through The Dinner Party Show’s Facebook page. Christopher and Eric cover listener-suggested news articles, including the efforts of Bill Gates to develop a new and improved condom (from one type of virus to another, we’re guessing). Twan, “Queen of the Stars,” butts in with astro-illogical readings. JoNell Samms responds to the first relationship question from a — gas...
Apr 01, 2013•1 hr 45 min
Christopher and Eric present highlights from some of their best celebrity interviews so far, featuring Anne Rice, Marcia Clark, Alec Mapa, Patricia Nell Warren and others. It’s a hilarious, fast-paced montage of celebrity fun from The Dinner Party Show.
Mar 22, 2013•53 min
Break out your party hats and embarrassing toasts! The Dinner Party Show’s special correspondents have gathered to give their own special birthday tributes to Christopher and Eric. Jordan Amper&and and Buzz Kilton both perform special readings (i.e. bitchy reviews) of some of Christopher and Eric’s published novels, and relationship expert JoNell Samms delivers a heartwarming message about friendship. Additional birthday salutes are offered by fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery and 2 gay...
Mar 14, 2013•37 min
Christopher and Eric gear up for their birthday season with a gift exchange, then sound off on Chris Brown’s violent behavior. In a newsbreak before the featured guests, fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery phones it in…literally. Guests Barrett Foa and Shoshana Bean take their seats at the table to discuss the journey from Broadway to Hollywood. Barrett explores his NCIS: Los Angeles character, tech operator Eric Beale. Shoshana talks about her latest album, O’FARRELL STREET, and one of her n...
Mar 11, 2013•1 hr 47 min
This ain’t Bel Ami! Christopher and Eric detail absurd acts of homophobia in Eastern Europe. Fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery delivers a report from Vatican City about the Pope’s hasty exit. A shocking announcement about next year’s Oscar ceremony. Also, Christopher makes his first truly stupid on air-blunder before this week’s special guests save the episode. Jeffery Self, the handsome and hilarious comedian, talks about his bestselling new book, 50 SHADES OF GAY. His boyfriend, “Bravohol...
Mar 04, 2013•1 hr 44 min
New to The Dinner Party Show? This is a great place to start. A riotous sampling of the show’s special correspondents, complete with deception, pharmaceuticals and physical violence . When hosts Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn receive an Oscar night invitation that sounds too good to be true, they make the mistake of placing their studio in the hands of the show’s fairly imbalanced newman Breck Artery and everyone’s favorite pill-popping little pixie, critic-at-large Jordan Amper&and. T...
Feb 22, 2013•38 min
Christopher and Eric are hoppin’ mad. Celebrated homophobe Orson Scott Card has been placed in charge of Superman at D.C Comics and your hosts have got a lot to say about it! To soothe the savage beasts, David Barenholtz of American Tea Room serves up gourmet teas and conversation. Is Eric a supertaster? Before we get to the main event, Newsman Breck Artery’s got a report about defense spending that leaves no defense unspent. More astrological signs get read and slapped upside the head by Twan, ...
Feb 19, 2013•1 hr 48 min
Watch out, Catholic Church! Newsman Breck Artery is about to serve you over new revelations in your perpetual sex abuse scandals. Christopher and Eric talk merkins (that’s not a typo…Google it as long as everyone in the room is over 18), near-Earth asteroids, and David Beckham’s near-Earth body double. SPEAKING of doubles, we have double the guests double the fun this week. First, hot TV writer Chad Hodge joins the party to discuss his biopic-to-be of notorious gay rights foe Anita Bryant and tr...
Feb 11, 2013•1 hr 43 min
Forget that other bowl game. This is athletic competition, Dinner Party Show style. Listen in as the best satirical commercials from previous LiveCasts compete for the coveted title of The Golden Finger.
Feb 02, 2013•26 min
Guest Host Jordan Ampersand joins Eric Shaw Quinn for what we’re calling the J Show, but a lot of other names come to mind as well. Christopher had Jury Duty this week so this special LiveCast which otherwise might have been a Best Of Jo Nell Samms special, turned into a worst of Eric Shaw Quinn and Jordan Ampersand special. In short, it’s really special. Jo Nell fans will enjoy some of her best advice, and no matter how you feel about Jordan, there’s something here for you.
Jan 27, 2013•37 min
Let us all bow our heads for Reverend Evangelist Graham Craquers, who delivers the evening’s provocation. News correspondent Breck Artery checks in with breaking news — the backlash from so-called “gay activists” against Jodie Foster’s coming out speech at the Golden Globes. Christopher and Eric wrestle back control of the show to address current events and current obsessions. Gorgeous model and activist Ronnie Kroell and filmmaker Elliot London drop by to discuss their anti-bullying effort, the...
Jan 21, 2013•1 hr 45 min
At the top of the show, Christopher salutes beloved T.V. personality Huell Howser. Eric announces his search for someone who has actually won the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Sweepstakes. Our Audiobook Bestsellers features TITS, the first novel from a cast member of the hit reality show ‘Grease Chicks.’ Variety deputy editor Ted Johnson and his former colleague Tim Williams take their seats at the table to dish on entertainment news and answer your questions, like whether violent films and video ga...
Jan 14, 2013•1 hr 47 min
This week’s special guest is full-time film freak Jack Morrissey, who joins Christopher and Eric for a pop culture round-up, including their takes on hate speech and the Westboro Baptist Church. Jack also takes a turn in the hot seat over his Team Jack podcast. Special Correspondents check in with their…um…unique perspectives. Twan, “Queen of the Stars,” delivers astrological readings and relationship expert JoNell Samms enjoys mother-in-laws with a side of Jack Daniels. Two gay trainers try to ...
Jan 07, 2013•1 hr 47 min
The world didn’t end as the Mayans (supposedly) predicted, so Christopher and Eric speculate on what apocalypse theory will next seize the public’s imagination. Texas travel agent Tanya Lee Musgrave attempts to clear the air about allegations that she’s a xenophobic racist. News correspondent Breck Artery gives us a year-end up wrap up. And critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand fills us in on the development of his catastrophic New Year’s Eve plans.
Dec 23, 2012•44 min
Christopher and Eric try to figure out what Kwanzaa is and why none of their Black friends celebrate it. Critic-at-large Joardan Ampersand teaches us the secret of reindeer. And, as always, relationship “expert” JoNell Samms is on hand, this time to give advice on how to deal with the holiday blues.
Dec 23, 2012•40 min
A spicy year end round up of entertainment highs and lows, featuring gossip guru Ted Casablanca and graphic novel writer Marc Andreyko. And the debut of two brand new special correspondents, Brock and Bastian, with a special segment called Etiquette 90069.
Dec 18, 2012•1 hr 34 min
Famed prosecutor and mystery novelist Marcia Clark along with award-winning author and forensic science advocate Jan Burke join the party to discuss a death by llama, and a special visit from "special correspondent" and travel expert, Tanya Lee Musgrave. Eric Shaw Quinn: You are listening to The Dinner Party Show with Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn. The Dinner Party Show, where we ask the question, is soup really that amazing? Christopher Rice: Laughing at ourselves with Christopher Rice a...
Dec 11, 2012•1 hr 36 min
