A special re-airing of Resume. Tune in for the premiere of Season 2 on Wednesday August 10th with special guest Adam Carolla. Clay Tumey was a bank robber. He joins the show to talk about how he successfully robbed multiple banks, what led him to a path of crime, and why he turned himself in. The Blue Chip Store: How Bank Robbery Changed My Life is available on Amazon Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support the show: Purchase the 'Resume Podcast Theme' song on iTunes and Amazon....
Aug 05, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Caelan Biehn, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I turn it up at the watercooler. We talk about phantom numbers, 10-course meals, and the Olympics. Beer: Angel City Lager (thanks me!) Kava: DrinkRoot.com Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Check out FiveFourClub.com for a simple, affordable way to expand your wardrobe. Use the promo code 'Resume' at sign-up for 50% off your first package. Purchase the 'Resume Podcast Theme' song on iTunes and Amazon. And...
Aug 04, 2016•59 min
A special re-airing of Resume. Tune in for the premiere of Season 2 on Wednesday August 10th with special guest Adam Carolla. Plain White T's (Tom Higgenson, Tim Lopez, and Mike Redondo) join the show to recall some of their early jobs including working as a Sam Goody employee, loading UPS trucks, and being a Subway sandwich artist. They also explain why they decided to start their own label and put out their incredible new album, American Nights, independently. Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxaman...
Aug 04, 2016•45 min
A special re-airing of Resume. Tune in for the premiere of Season 2 on Wednesday August 10th with special guest Adam Carolla. Comedy writers and performers Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld join the show and talk about their early start writing for College Humor. They also recall some of their past jobs respectively working at an ice cream store and a gynecologist office. Plus they discuss the creation and finale of their very popular and long-lived webseries 'Jake and Amir.' Host: Chris Laxamana...
Aug 02, 2016•40 min
Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I are low key at the watercooler. We talk about pinball, Italian food, and the new iPhone. Beer: Thundercheif - Enegren Brewing. (Thanks Justin!) Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Check out FiveFourClub.com for a simple, affordable way to expand your wardrobe. Use the promo code 'Resume' at sign-up for 50% off your first TWO months. Visit Harrys.com for quality german-engineered 5-blade razors and awesome shaving acce...
Jul 28, 2016•58 min
Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I are honeymooning at the watercooler. We talk about Matt's Honeymoon, the best meal I've ever had, and Amsterdam's Red Light District. Don't forget to come to a LIVE Taping of The Watercooler at Butterscotch in Los Angeles. Saturday July 16th, 7PM. -- 143 N. La Brea Ave.
Jul 07, 2016•1 hr 11 min
Gary Smith, Nick Davis, and I are having a good time at the watercooler. We talk about the Carolla Drinks Las Vegas takeover, freak dancing, and Mormons gone bad. Beer: Stella Artois (Thanks Gary!) Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Check out FiveFourClub.com for a simple, affordable way to expand your wardrobe. Use the promo code 'Resume' at sign-up for 50% off your first package. Go to Freshbooks.com/Resume and enter Resume in the "how you heard about us" section for a fr...
Jul 03, 2016•48 min
Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Nick Davis, and I converse at the watercooler. We talk about the Mangria Bar Crawl in Denver, cheating on our diets, and buying weed. Beer: Stella Artois (Thanks Gary!) Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Check out FiveFourClub.com for a simple, affordable way to expand your wardrobe. Use the promo code 'Resume' at sign-up for 50% off your first package. Go to Freshbooks.com/Resume and enter Resume in the "how you heard about us" section for a free...
Jun 15, 2016•48 min
Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Caelan Biehn, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I stream live at the watercooler. We talk about neck pillows, hockey, and chemistry. Beer: Pizza Port Abraham Drinkin (Thanks Casey!) Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Check out FiveFourClub.com for a simple, affordable way to expand your wardrobe. Use the promo code 'Resume' at sign-up for 50% off your first package. Go to Freshbooks.com/Resume and enter Resume in the "how you heard about us" section fo...
Jun 08, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Caelan Biehn, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I drop the top at watercooler. We talk about dieting, camping, and buying clothes. Tune in Tuesday June 7th 6:15pm ET for a live stream of The Watercooler at Facebook.com/ChrisLaxamana Beer: Pizza Port Lono Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Check out FiveFourClub.com for a simple, affordable way to expand your wardrobe. Use the promo code 'Resume' at sign-up for 50% off your first package. Go to TheGreat...
Jun 03, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Caelan Biehn, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I nod our heads at the watercooler. We talk about MRI's, LBJ, and TMNT. Beer: Spotted Cow - New Glarus Brewing (Thanks Ryan!) Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Go to TheGreatCourses.com/Resume to sign up for a one-month free trial and access thousands of college courses and lectures. Learn from the greatest professors and experts at your own pace, when and wherever you want. Check out Chapman University ...
May 25, 2016•1 hr 20 min
Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Caelan Biehn, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I get in each other's grills at the watercooler. We talk about barbecue, Rush, and feeling starstruck. Beer: 90 Minute IPA and Indian Brown Ale by Dogfish Head (Thanks Nathan!) Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Check out Chapman University in Orange County! Go to ChapmanUniversity.edu/information to learn more about this incredible institution. Go to Wix.com today and get a stunning website that's easy t...
May 18, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Caelan Biehn, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I endlessly rant at the watercooler. We talk about Dawson's foot, captains, and The Hyperloop. We also talk about what we say when people ask us about our unique occupations. Beer: Endless Rant IPA - Carolla Drinks Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Visit iCracked.com/resume for a FREE tempered glass screen protector with your on-demand iPhone repair. Go to Wix.com today and get a stunning website that's ...
May 13, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Caelan Biehn, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I dip around the watercooler. We talk about crying in public, beans, and who would die first in a zombie apocalypse. Beer: Avant Garde Ale and Devotion Ale - Lost Abbey Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Visit iCracked.com/resume for a FREE tempered glass screen protector with your on-demand iPhone repair. Check out FiveFourClub.com for a simple, affordable way to expand your wardrobe. Use the promo code ...
Apr 28, 2016•1 hr 19 min
Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Caelan Biehn, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I feast and then felony around the watercooler. We talk about Matt's old room, the new Harry Potter ride, and our first Hollywood crushes. Beer: General Sherman IPA, Mt. Whitney Xtra Pale Ale, and 99 Golden Ale by Tiago-Sequoia Brewing Co. (Thanks Charles!) Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Visit iCracked.com/resume for a FREE tempered glass screen protector with your on-demand iPhone repair. Check out F...
Apr 20, 2016•1 hr 15 min
Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Caelan Biehn, Nick Davis, Mike Dawson, and I shoot around the watercooler. Matt Fondiler gives his Coachella survival guide. Caelan reviews Hardcore Henry. Gary wants his bottles. Nick keeps it loopy. Dawson loves John Popper. And I say goodbye to Kobe Bryant. Beers: White Rascal by Avery Brewing Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Check out FiveFourClub.com for a simple, affordable way to expand your wardrobe. Use the promo code 'Resume' at sign-u...
Apr 14, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Gary Smith, Caelan Biehn, Nick Davis, Mike Dawson, and I compliment each other around the watercooler. Caelan reviews The Martian. Gary unboxes a care package. Nick is a really great guy and just a delight to have around. Dawson masters. I don't know what to do with old birthday cards. And Matt is getting married! Beers: Longboard Lager- Kona Brewing Co. And leftover Miller Lite. Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Go to Prosper.com/resume today for up to $35,000 in your acc...
Apr 01, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Mike Dawson, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Caelan Biehn, Nick Davis, and I buzz around the watercooler. Caelan reviews The Hateful Eight. Gary has news on the Apple announcements and virtual reality. Nick likes old Kanye and new Kanye. Dawson makes a sandwich. Matt has a new business idea. And I found some bees, but who cares? Beers: Miller Lite. Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Go to Prosper.com/resume today for up to $35,000 in your account in as little as 5 days. Check yo...
Mar 24, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Caelan Biehn, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I raise up at the watercooler. Nick and I recall our weekend in Phoenix for the Mangria Bar Crawl. Gary talks about Matt's bachelor party. Dawson is taking all of the corks. Caelan reviews Vinyl in Flicking the Biehn. #putacorkinit Beers: Lost and Found Ale and Red Barn Ale, Lost Abbey. Wipeout I.P.A., Port Brewing. Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Purchase the 'Resume Podcast Theme' song on iTunes and ...
Mar 16, 2016•53 min
Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Caelan Biehn, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I swipe right at the watercooler. We welcome back The Female Perspective with a couple of lovely callers who analyze Nick's Tinder profile. We also discuss Uber strategy, hoity toity restaurants, and plums. #salsify Beers: Devotion Ale and Avant Garde Ale, Lost Abbey Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Go to Prosper.com/resume today for up to $35,000 in your account in as little as 5 days. Check your low r...
Mar 09, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Mike Dawson, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Caelan Biehn, Nick Davis, and I throw some back at the watercooler. Caelan reviews the movie Deadpool. Gary has news on the upcoming iPad. Matt gets some Jumbotron action. Nick talks about Dave Chappelle. Dawson gets snowballs thrown at him. And I get offered to be in a threesome. Beers: Widowmaker IPA and Horchata Stout, Pacific Plate Brewing Co. Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Go to Wix.com today and get a stunning website that's...
Mar 03, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Jonathan Parada talks about starting a beer brewing company with his friends and the sacrifices made in order to follow his passion. He also discusses the trends and news in the today's beer world. For more on Pacific Plate Brewing Company, visit PacificPlateBrewing.com Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Go to Wix.com today and get a stunning website that's easy to manage and create yourself. Free sign up, no credit card required. Take the Survey at PodcastONE.com and let t...
Mar 02, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Mike Dawson, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Caelan Biehn, Nick Davis, and I slow dance at the watercooler. Matt talks about tacos. Caelan reviews The Big Short. Gary brings up the Oculus Rift and the new Samsung Galaxy phones. Nick used to pop balloons. Dawson imagines what an Adele concert would be like. And I forgot my wallet. Beer: Badonk-A-Dunkel, Pizza Port Brewing Company Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Go to Wix.com today and get a stunning website that's easy to mana...
Feb 24, 2016•53 min
Mike Dawson, Matt Fondiler, Caelan Biehn, Nick Davis, and I say speak up at the watercooler. Caelan reviews Zoolander 2 for the first edition of Flicking the Biehn. Dawson is amped up after midnight. Nick strikes out at the bar. Matt tells us how to make the perfect sandwich. Gary calls in from Mardi Gras in New Orleans. And I welcome a couple of callers to chime in and give us some female perspective. Beers: Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat, Warsteiner Premium Pilsner Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxama...
Feb 11, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Gary Smith, Mike Dawson, Matt Fondiler, Caelan Biehn, Nick Davis, and I say hello at the watercooler. I share an unusual phone call I had. Matt introduces his new segment Quiche Corner, and talks about cooking at home. Gary is excited for Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Dawson is still recovering from partying hard in Michigan. Nick goes soup to nuts. And Caelan was pretty cold the other day. Beers: Velvet Merlin (Firestone Walker Brewing Co.), IPA (Goose Island Beer Co.) Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLa...
Feb 03, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Jesse Biltz recalls his unlikely career path that led him to start a preschool in Los Angeles. For more on Piper Preschool, visit PiperPreschool.com And support the charity organizations tht Jesse mentioned: Baby Buggy - babybuggy.org Present Now - presentnow.org Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Purchase the 'Resume Podcast Theme' song on iTunes and Amazon. And if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review on iTunes....
Feb 02, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Mike Dawson, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Caelan Biehn, Nick Davis, and I kick back at the watercooler. I recall an unpleasant experience I had with a couple of pedestrians. Dawson discusses some of his favorite things he saw at the NAMM show this past weekend. Gary shares his thoughts on the Amazon Fire Stick. Matt Fondiler suggests a new way to be chivalrous. Nick gives his Superbowl picks. And Caelan leaves early. Again. But it's ok because he got a new puppy. Beers: Left Hand Brewing Polestar ...
Jan 27, 2016•1 hr 25 min
Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Caelan Bean, Nick Davis, and I drink up at the watercooler. I talk about the new Cloverfield movie and my neighbor downstairs. Gary shares some information on the iPad Pro, curved TV's, and the Tesla Model X. Matt reminisces about getting 'iced.' Caelan recalls going to a gay bar. And Nick talks about dealing with peer pressure in 8th grade. Plus, we all discuss our favorite shots and drinks. Beers: Mike Hess Grazias, New Belgium Fat Tire Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxa...
Jan 20, 2016•1 hr 36 min
Dean Lorey recalls some of the incredible projects he's worked on throughout his career, including: writing for Arrested Development, co-authoring a fitness book, and producing his new show 'Those Who Can't' on TruTV. We also talk about Dean's writing process and the self-discipline he's instilled in order to be productive. Don't miss the series premiere of Those Who Can't -- February 11 10:30/9:30C on TruTV And order your copy of Fitness Confidential Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Suppo...
Jan 15, 2016•52 min
Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Caelan Bean, Nick Davis, and I loiter around the watercooler. I present the Coachella 2016 line-up to the guys and hear their thoughts on the festival. Gary gives his input on the iPhone 7 rumors as well as the future of payment. Nick shares some of his hip hop recommendations. Matt enjoys watching Coachella from home. And Caelan reminisces about his fake ID. Beers: Firestone Brewing Company 805, Magic Hat #9 Host: Chris Laxamana ChrisLaxamana.com Support The Show: Go ...
Jan 13, 2016•1 hr 29 min
