Episode 21 (Season 2 Ep. 8). The Russian Writers' Room delivers their first song to Putin. Trump gets a surprise call from a cell phone. And Lyssa's Pocket March takes an unexpected turn. --- Written by Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold. Featuring the voice talents of: Dustin Ebaugh Lori Furth Lyssa Graham Dale Leopold Nancy McLemore Chris Mezzolesta Karyn O'Bryant George Washington III Edited and produced by Dale Leopold. Original music composed and performed by Chris Mezzolesta. The song, "Salutin...
Jul 15, 2019•30 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast It's a very special Bonus Episode: the Women of BS! Featuring Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Nancy McLemore and Karyn O'Bryant. Plus: out-takes from our most recent episode, Hot Flashes.
Jul 05, 2019•30 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 20 (Season 2 Ep. 7). The Resistance plots its next move to bring down the pocket-archy. The Writers' Room in Moscow grows ever more desperate. And Hillary has a surprise encounter with an old rival. --- Written by Lyssa Graham & Dale Leopold. Featuring: Lori Furth Lyssa Graham Dale Leopold Nancy McLemore Chris Mezzolesta Karyn O'Bryant George Washington III and special guests: Matt Cowlrick and Dustin Ebaugh. Original music composed and performed by Chris Mezzolesta. The songs, "The Ball...
Jun 26, 2019•40 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Lyssa and Dale discuss Dale's visit to the HearNow Festival in Kansas City, the little-known "Springsteen Clause" in NDAs, and Dale's upcoming audition for Jeopardy!
Jun 15, 2019•23 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast We're giving our amazing cast a break, so Lyssa and Dale play some of their favorite songs from the last few episodes. Song lyrics by Dale Leopold, music and arrangements by Chris Mezzolesta. See PDF file for song list and credits.
Jun 05, 2019•57 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Bonus Episode 19. Lyssa and Dale discuss mattresses, hearing aids and parenting tips. No, really. Don't look at us like that. Plus there's out-takes from our most recent episode, "Pockets of Resistance!"
May 25, 2019•32 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast The Resistance looks for a new strategy after their previous effort to remove the Tangerine Twatwaffle left them empty-handed. POTUS takes his hostility to NATO up a notch. And Marlon adds some unexpected excitement to the White House Easter Egg Roll. --- Written by Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold. Featuring the voice talents of: Lori Furth Lyssa Graham Dale Leopold Nancy McLemore Chris Mezzolesta Karyn O'Bryant George Washington III and special guest: Cliff Zellman Original music composed and per...
May 15, 2019•38 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Lyssa and Dale discuss tattoos, audiobooks and the perils of charitable donation. Plus out-takes from our most recent episode, "Race to the Bottom." Spread the word about us to your friends, and leave us a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you found us. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @bsderesistance, and leave a comment on our toll-free line 1-8-666-CALL-BS.
May 05, 2019•58 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 18 (Season 2 Ep. 5). Trump thought he had put the Russia probe behind him, but now he's sitting on an even bigger secret. Also, thanks to Eartha Kitty, things are heating up at the Pence household. --- Written by Lyssa Graham & Dale Leopold. Featuring the voice talents of: Lori Furth Lyssa Graham Dale Leopold Nancy McLemore Chris Mezzolesta Karyn O'Bryant George Washington III and special guest Desirée Roots. Sound design and audio editing by Dale Leopold. Original music composed and per...
Apr 25, 2019•41 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Lyssa and Dale discuss the mysteries of dog barf, the Democratic presidential field, the pleasures and perils of owning reptiles, piranhas, books and, of course, ukuleles. Also: out-takes from our most recent episode, "Let Us Prey."
Apr 15, 2019•46 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 17 (Season 2 Ep. 4). Lyssa goes to DC to sabotage Trump's new Faith-Based Health Care plan. The Pences have a new family member, from Russia with enhanced feline abilities. Trump's new HHS Secretary, Elizabeth Holmes, makes a deep impression. --- Written by Lyssa Graham & Dale Leopold Featuring the voice talents of: Lori Furth Lyssa Graham Dale Leopold Nancy McLemore Chris Mezzolesta Karyn O'Bryant George Washington III Special Guest: Dustin Ebaugh Original Music composed & performed by ...
Apr 06, 2019•40 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast "Springing into Distraction." Lyssa and Dale discuss her irrational fear of garbage disposals, why baseball is not boring, the upcoming BSdR vinyl release (a 45 RPM single!), their respective close encounters with Prince, and the Democratic presidential field.
Mar 25, 2019•38 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 16 (Season 2, Ep. 3), "There's No Place Like Om." Lyssa reaches her breaking point. The Russians are rescued, but it doesn't go well. Agent Orange gets new instructions from his Master. And Rachel Maddow tells a story. --- Written by Lyssa Graham & Dale Leopold. Featuring the voice talents of: Lori Furth Lyssa Graham Dale Leopold Nancy McLemore Chris Mezzolesta Karyn O'Bryant George Washington III Original music composed, performed and produced by Chris Mezzolesta. Audio production/editi...
Mar 15, 2019•27 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Lyssa and Dale discuss lunch, surgery and CPAC. Lyssa introduces a fun listener scavenger hunt--with prizes! Plus outtakes from our most recent episode, "Fool Britannia."
Mar 05, 2019•43 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 15 (Season 2, Episode 2). The podcast goes to Hell (again), the Resistance travels to England in search of allies, and Marlon has a new crush (Wesley is hopping mad, and POTUS isn't too happy either). --- Written by Lyssa Graham & Dale Leopold Cast: Lori Furth Lyssa Graham Dale Leopold Nancy McLemore Chris Mezzolesta Karyn O'Bryant George Washington III And special guests: Anna Hickling Peter Bishop Music Direction: Chris Mezzolesta The song, "Please Come Back" was written by Dale Leopol...
Feb 26, 2019•40 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Lyssa and Dale discuss the male gender's seeming inability to pick up after themselves, Lyssa and Karyn's Greek boyfriends, and Lyssa's upcoming performance as ring-mistress of the Kindergarten Circus. Also: out-takes from our Season 2 opening episode, "How Furlough Can You Go?"
Feb 15, 2019•35 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast (Season 2 Ep. 1) Speaker Pelosi has Trump going in circles. The Civility Fairy returns! The Gitmo Russians meet a Cuban celebrity. Vera invites Lyssa and Jake to DC for a new dangerous mission. --- Written by Lyssa Graham & Dale Leopold. Featuring: Lori Furth Lyssa Graham Dale Leopold Nancy McLemore Chris Mezzolesta Karyn O’Bryant George Washington III Special Guests: Rebecca Davis Dustin Ebaugh Original music composed and performed by Chris Mezzolesta The song, "In Defense of the Bureaucrat" wa...
Feb 05, 2019•29 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast For the benefit of new subscribers (as well as easily distractible long-time listeners), Lyssa and Dale discuss what happened in Season 1, episode by episode. There are digressions (and spoilers, obviously). After listening to this, you'll be all set for Season 2, which starts on February 5th!
Jan 25, 2019•34 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast The cast of BS de Résistance kicks off the new year with greetings to our old and new listeners in this special Bonus mini-episode. Dale plays out-takes from our Season 1 finale, "Yule Be Sorry," and hints at what's coming up in Season 2. Join us again in 10 days for a hilarious recap of Season 1, and again on February 5th for Episode 14!
Jan 15, 2019•15 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The Russians plan their escape from Gitmo, unaware that both Pence and the Rug-wearing Thundernugget are headed there for a Christmas celebration. Lyssa and Jake do their best to interfere. And Buddy Lee Morningwood returns! --- Episode written by Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold. Original music by Chris Mezzolesta The song, "Making Christmas Great Again" written by Dale Leopold & Chris Mezzolesta, features Chris Mezzolesta, Nancy McLemore and Dale Leopold. Featuring the vocal talents of: Lori Furt...
Dec 15, 2018•42 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Lyssa and Dale discuss audiobook erotica, regrettable Christmas songs, and Lyssa's ever-expanding Lego Harry Potter collection. Also: out-takes from Episode 12!
Dec 05, 2018•48 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Vera enlists some old friends to avoid a Middle Eastern meltdown. Trump looks for a scapegoat for his French faux pas. Canada has to deal (politely) with a caravan of Americans. And the Purple Avenger raps! --- Written by Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold. Featuring the voice talents of: Lori Furth Lyssa Graham Dale Leopold Nancy McLemore Chris Mezzolesta Karyn O’Bryant George Washington III and Special Guest Jodi Krangle Original music composed and performed by Chris Mezzolesta Songs written by Dal...
Nov 25, 2018•33 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Lyssa and Dale discuss the Bunny Incident, a recent Voiceover convention, dreadlocks and political ads. Also: out-takes from Episode 11! --- Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@bsderesistance) and leave us a voicemail on our toll-free comment line: 1-8-666-CALL-BS (1-866-622-5527).
Nov 15, 2018•45 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Lyssa is surprised to find a confused Rick Perry on her doorstep. We learn more about Mrs. Pence than we probably should. The Russian Gitmo detainees adjust to their new surroundings. --- Episode written by Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold (except the bad part, you'll know which one we mean, that's all on Dale), and features: Lori Furth Lyssa Graham Dale Leopold Nancy McLemore Chris Mezzolesta Karyn O'Bryant George Washington III --- Original music composed and performed by Chris Mezzolesta Song "R...
Nov 04, 2018•33 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Lyssa and Dale are joined by Music Director Chris Mezzolesta to discuss the imminent release of the first BS de Résistance album! We preview some of the music on the CD, and also answer listener mail. Disclaimer: listening to the "Swingin' Sixties Seeburg Supermarket Shuffle" while grocery shopping may lead to unsafe levels of perkiness.
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Trump sails away to escape his troubles, but things don't go according to plan. The Purple Avenger and Vera work to thwart a Chinese plot. And there's skeeball! -- Written by Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold. Featuring: Lori Furth Lyssa Graham Dale Leopold Nancy McLemore Chris Mezzolesta Karyn O'Bryant George Washington III Special Appearance by: Brian & Rosi Amador Original Music composed and performed by Chris Mezzolesta "Womp Womp" written by Dale Leopold & Chris Mezzolesta, featuring Dale Leopo...
Oct 15, 2018•35 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Lyssa and Dale discuss their upcoming live performances, calendars and their discontents, cruises and China.
Oct 05, 2018•53 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Trouble sprouts like toadstools after a Stormy night. Trump finds himself besieged on all sides, and takes an unexpected trip after ingesting mushrooms from the White House garden. --- Written by Lyssa Graham & Dale Leopold Featuring: Lori Furth Lyssa Graham Dale Leopold Nancy McLemore Chris Mezzolesta Karyn O'Bryant George Washington III Special appearance by Cliff Zellman Original Music Composed & Performed by Chris Mezzolesta Song "Donnie's Bad Trip" written by Dale Leopold & Chris Mezzolesta...
Sep 25, 2018•32 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Lyssa and Dale discuss their past experience with hurricanes, September 11th, the Trump Administration and other disasters. They also listen to out-takes from Episode 8, and give a sneak peek at Episode 9. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @bsderesistance, and email us at bsderesistance@gmail.com, or call our toll-free comment line at 1-8-666-CALL-BS. Thanks for listening!
Sep 15, 2018•44 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Trump gets a tempting offer of asylum from Natasha. VP Pence returns home to a shocking revelation. A Cabinet meeting goes as well as you might expect. And Lyssa tries to relax on Back-to-school Day. Episode written by Lyssa Graham and Dale Leopold. Featuring: Lori Furth Lyssa Graham Dale Leopold Nancy McLemore Chris Mezzolesta Karyn O'Bryant George Washington III Original music composed and performed by Chris Mezzolesta. Songs written by Dale Leopold and Chris Mezzolesta. "Down In Krasnodar" fe...
Sep 05, 2018•38 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast 
