Tim Miller is a famous search-and-rescuer in Dickinson, Texas, who's helped to locate more than 300 missing persons. After 38 years of searching, he’s now convinced that he’s finally solved his own daughter’s murder. In the first season of VIGILANTE, Allie Conti (NYT, Vice) explores the human cost of Tim’s singular obsession with the case -- from the people he’s falsely accused in the past, to his estranged daughter, to the current girlfriend he’s put in the c...
Jun 13, 2022•7 min
Billy & Dom talk to Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino ( The Batman, Up, Rogue One) who discusses how he got started, his own experience with imposter syndrome, working on The Batman, winning an Oscar for Up, his favorite composers, how he approaches writing music, and then Eats the World with some homemade Hot Sauce! Michael Giacchino is an American composer of music for films, television, and video games, his work includes Jurassic World , Dawn of the Planet of the Apes , Ratatouille...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Billy & Dom talk about the scariest horror films they've seen before diving into an interview with Adam Savage as he discusses how he got started, his relationship with WETA Workshop and Peter Jackson, crafting swords, his time on Mythbusters, and his future projects! Adam Whitney Savage is an American special effects designer and fabricator, actor, educator, and television personality and producer, best known as the former co-host of the Discovery Channel television series MythBusters and U...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Billy and Dom talk to Rocket Scientist Olympia LePoint who talks about how she got started at NASA, being one of the few females in a male-dominant environment, her job in calculating catastrophic failure for shuttle missions, and her book Mathaphobia which explores how to overcome the fear of mathematics! Olympia Ann LePoint is an American author, professional speaker and rocket scientist. LePoint helped design rockets for 28 of NASA Space Shuttle missions between 1998 and 2007. In 2007, LePoin...
May 24, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Wil Wheaton joins Billy & Dom to discuss his passion for board games, video games, his iconic roles in Star Trek and Stand by Me, and his transition into writing books. Wil Wheaton is an American actor, blogger, and New York Times bestselling writer. He portrayed Wesley Crusher on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation , Gordie Lachance in the film Stand by Me , Joey Trotta in Toy Soldiers , and Bennett Hoenicker in Flubber . G...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Billy and Dom talk to Entomology Professor Richard Zack of Washington State University, in which they discuss how Dr. Zack got involved in the field, insects' connection to the greater ecosystem, all before specifically exploring house flies, mosquitoes, and even hissing cockroaches! Richard Zack is a professor in the Department of Entomology where he also serves as curator of the M. T. James Entomological Collection. Rich has received many recognitions including distinguished teachi...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this second part, Billy and Dom talk to Doug Jones (Shape of Water, Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth) about his role on Star Trek, working with Guillermo del Toro, how to get started in the creature actor world, and then recommends some Tuna Casserole for Eat the World and a somber Funky for You jam! Doug Jones is an American actor, contortionist, and mime artist. He is best known for portraying non-human creatures, usually via heavy make-up and visual effects. He has most notably collaborated with a...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Billy and Dom talk to Doug Jones (Shape of Water, Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth) about how he got started in becoming some of Hollywood's greatest monsters, his approach to each of his characters, what he recommends to aspiring monster actors, and more! Doug Jones is an American actor, contortionist, and mime artist. He is best known for portraying non-human creatures, usually via heavy make-up and visual effects. He has most notably collaborated with acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, appearing...
Apr 26, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this second part, Caspar Reiff performs a funky Bach jam, cooks a Danish Dream cake for Eat the World, and joins Billy in performing their original track "Where It Began". Cake recipe below! Caspar Reiff founded The Tolkien Ensemble in 1995. It is a Danish ensemble that successfully aimed to create "the world's first complete musical interpretation of the poems and songs from The Lord of the Rings". They published four CDs from 1997 to 2005, in which all the poems and songs of The Lord of the...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 49
Caspar Reiff joins Billy & Dom to talk about how he transitioned from classical music to forming The Tolkien Ensemble, his relationship with Christopher Lee, how he got into Lord of the Rings, and plays a live LOTR jam with Billy! Caspar Reiff founded The Tolkien Ensemble in 1995. It is a Danish ensemble that successfully aimed to create "the world's first complete musical interpretation of the poems and songs from The Lord of the Rings". They published four CDs from 1997 to 2005, in which a...
Apr 12, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In Part 2, Mark Ordesky joins Billy & Dom and discusses their epic preview at the Cannes Film Festival, the infamous Mines of Moria scene, how Mark got into Lord of the Rings, and then Eat the World with some Mochi Ice Cream with a fun LOTR twist! Mark Lowell Ordesky is an American film producer, television producer and studio executive. He is best known for executive producing the Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings film trilogy Get your Friendship Onion merchandise at https://www.thefriend...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Lord of the Rings producer joins Billy & Dom to discuss his role in finding Peter Jackson after seeing Bad Taste, their collaboration on A Nightmare on Elm Street sequel, how Lord of the Rings got greenlit, and the various challenges they faced during production. Mark Lowell Ordesky is an American film producer, television producer and studio executive. He is best known for executive producing the Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings film trilogy Get your Friendship Onion merchandise at https...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Billy and Dom discuss what they'd like to know if someone came down to Earth and could explain any mystery, dive into a light bulb riddle, explore what superpowers Merry and Pippin would have and how they'd be used in Middle Earth, Eat the World with some retro Dunkaroos and listen to a Funky for You jam from The Verve. Get your Friendship Onion merchandise at https://www.friendshiponionpodcast.com ! Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes and please be sure to rate, subscribe, and leave a ...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Billy and Dom catch up on some housekeeping from listeners and discuss what band they'd like to have been a member of before entering into a wild tongue twister battle, snap into Gene & Denver Dave who talk about rising gas prices, and Eat the World with some top-notch Ohio apples sent by a listener! Send your best record by tagging our IG @thefriendshiponion or sending [email protected] ! How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? He would chuck, h...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Billy and Dom host Lord of the Rings expert Professor Corey Olsen! In this second part, they talk about how The Ring destroyed Sauron, whether Orcs are cannibals, what happened to the Blue Wizards and then review New Hampshire Maple Syrup and a Funky for You track from Eminem. Corey Olsen is the president and founder of Signum University, an innovative online university that enables students to pursue their passions without going broke. Known online as The Tolkien Professor, Corey leads several ...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Billy and Dom host Lord of the Rings expert Professor Corey Olsen! In this first part, they discuss Professor Olsen's Signum University and its focus on Tolkien scholarship and then dive into various fan-submitted LOTR questions - from why Tom Bombadil and the Eagles couldn't destroy The Ring to whether Gandalf is stronger than Galadriel. Check it out! Corey Olsen is the president and founder of Signum University, an innovative online university that enables students to pursue their passions wit...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this second part with Critical Role's Sam Riegel, Billy, Dom and Sam discuss Dom's role on The Legend of Vox Machina and then dive into Eat the World with Matzo Ball soup and end reviewing a Funky for You Stevie Wonder jam! Sam Riegel is a Los Angeles-based voice actor and Emmy Award-winning voice director, known for his roles in animation and video games, as well as co-founding the massively popular hit show and media brand, Critical Role, and executive producer of The Legend of Vox Machina ...
Feb 22, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Billy and Dom are joined by voice actor and Emmy award-winning voice director Sam Riegel who discusses the origins of Critical Role, his passion for Dungeons & Dragons, and how it led to the hit Amazon series The Legend Vox Machina ! Sam Riegel is a Los Angeles-based voice actor and Emmy Award-winning voice director, known for his roles in animation and video games, as well as co-founding the massively popular hit show and media brand, Critical Role, and executive producer of The Legen...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Billy & Dom talk about a fantastic and practical listener gift and host a long and very special Eat the World segment with whiskey expert Daniel Whittington who generously provided a few bottles for them to taste. They'll discuss the origins of Scotch, the different areas where it's produced, how Daniel got into whiskey, the best way to drink it, where the flavors come from, and end with a Funky for You provided by Daniel! Get your Friendship Onion merchandise at https://www.friendshiponionp...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Billy and Dom talk about Dom's involvement with Critical Role, offer long-distance relationship advice, what pigeons would say if they could speak, host a tough quiz between a couple of sisters, and Eat the World with a listener submission - MomoFuku - Chili Crunch! Get your Friendship Onion merchandise at https://www.friendshiponionpodcast.com ! Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes and please be sure to rate, subscribe, and leave a comment/review! Take a screenshot of your Apple review, ...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Billy and Dom talk to a fantasy map maker, review user submissions for best profanity in iconic LOTR quotes, explore a tough as a rock riddle, and Eat the World with some delicious (or disgusting?!) Mayonnaise and Banana sandwiches! Get your Friendship Onion merchandise at https://www.friendshiponionpodcast.com ! Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes and please be sure to rate, subscribe, and leave a comment/review! Take a screenshot of your Apple review, tag the show on IG and we might feature...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Billy and Dom explore using profanity in iconic Lord of the Rings quotes and are then joined by Nick Viall from The Bachelor to talk about his time on the show, love of dogs, and shares his favorite childhood treat - Peanut Butter & Pickle Sandwiches for Eat the World. Last chance to get your Friendship Onion HOLIDAY merchandise is January 18 at https://www.friendshiponionpodcast.com ! Nick most notably rose to fame after starring in the 21st season of ABC’s The Bachelor. He has s...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Billy and Dom discuss what they got for Christmas, what video games they'd like to see adapted from past TV shows, who they'd like to have to cook them a meal, Eat the World with some Spanish Manchego cheese, and decide whether a Rammstein jam is funky or not! Last chance to get your Friendship Onion HOLIDAY merchandise is January 18 at https://www.friendshiponionpodcast.com ! Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes and please be sure to rate, subscribe, and leave a comment/review! Take a screens...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Dom and Billy provide this bonus ep from their interview with James Marsters where they talk about preparing for his role as Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, his early acting career in Chicago theater, his favorite guilty pleasure food, and listen to one of his favorite funky jams. Get your Friendship Onion HOLIDAY merchandise at https://www.friendshiponionpodcast.com ! James Wesley Marsters is an actor, musician and comic book writer. He is best known for his role as the British vampire Spi...
Jan 04, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Not wanting to miss a week, Billy and Dom provide a little bonus holiday cheer by opening some gifts, talk to a Musical Therapist for Quirky Worky, and Eat - or Drink - the World with some Bragg's Apple Cider to cure your ailing stomach after recovering from the holiday feasts. Get your Friendship Onion HOLIDAY merchandise at https://www.friendshiponionpodcast.com ! Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes and please be sure to rate, subscribe, and leave a comment/review! Take a screenshot of your...
Dec 28, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Billy and Dom celebrate the holidays in this special episode featuring a challenging LOTR movie fan quiz, a listener who's made a TFO coloring book (see links below!), discuss their favorite Christmas films and songs, and Eat the World with some lumpy homemade eggnog! Get your Friendship Onion HOLIDAY merchandise at https://www.friendshiponionpodcast.com ! Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes and please be sure to rate, subscribe, and leave a comment/review! Take a screenshot of your App...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 32
James Marsters joins Billy and Dom to talk about his role as Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, his band Ghost of the Robot, favorite video games, getting his start in Chicago's theater scene, and offers awfully bland Lima Beans for Eat the World! Get your Friendship Onion HOLIDAY merchandise at https://www.friendshiponionpodcast.com ! James Wesley Marsters is an actor, musician and comic book writer. He is best known for his role as the British vampire Spike in the tv series Buffy the Vampire S...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Billy and Dom talk about Piranhas, the infamous Candiru fish, whether they played Maokai or Ivern from League of Legends, examine where Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin lie on the Brahms/Prince scale, and Eat the World with some Black Mint Paste! Get your Friendship Onion merchandise at https://www.friendshiponionpodcast.com ! Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes and please be sure to rate, subscribe, and leave a comment/review! Take a screenshot of your Apple review, tag the show on IG and we m...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Billy offers Dom a technique to help memorize lists when “Getting in the Messages”, hosts another Quirky Worky segment with LOTR superfan and professional zookeeper Kayla Cosmi who talks about working with primates, the endangered Attwater Prairie Chickens, amongst other animals, and finish it out with Colman's English Mustard for Eat the World and another Funky for You jam! Get your Friendship Onion merchandise at https://www.friendshiponionpodcast.com ! Tune in every Tuesday for ne...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Billy and Dom give a nice musical opener before diving into their favorite shot from Lord of the Rings, their ideal fantasy land, offer their best professional/personal advice, who'd win Survivor LOTR, and Eat the World with Dom's favorite spread - Marmite! Get your Friendship Onion merchandise at https://www.friendshiponionpodcast.com ! Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes and please be sure to rate, subscribe, and leave a comment/review! Take a screenshot of your Apple review, tag the show o...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 28
