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Live From Chicago, a Comedy/History Podcast about the American Presidents - for people who can't afford HAMILTON.

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    • Aug 13, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    43. George W. Bush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 99:03


    Once upon a time in the city of Chicago - around 2006 - a group of politically-nerdy writers and performers came together in a mutual need to stay sane through what we all SWORE would be the WORST Presidency we would EVER live through. How naive we were ... but also, how funny! Because the only way we all got through the George W Bush years was to laugh - and, dare we say, we will get you to laugh too. We are at W, and we invite you to listen for one final time at that time ...This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton             Dr. Nair - Tommy             Paige - Ramona             Audience Member - PaulIT SHOULD NOT BE A MUSHROOM CLOUD - Written by Paul Moulton            Dr. Nair - Tommy            Condi - SylviaMY FAIR BUSHIE – Written by Patrick J. Reilly            Rove - Paul            W - Tommy CHENEY VILLAINELLE - Written by Paul Moulton            Cheney - Joe PUT US ON YOUR BACK I – Written by Joseph Fedorko             Announcer - Sylvia             Roger Stone - Paul             Fred Seamer - Patrick PUT US ON YOUR BACK II - Written by Joseph Fedorko            Fred Seamer - Patrick             Jeffrey Skilling - Tommy             Announcer - Sylvia NOT LESBOS - Written by Paul Moulton            Barbara Boxer - Ramona THE FLIP-FLOPPER - Written by Tommy Spears            Tommy - Tommy            Young Tommy - Patrick            Mr. A - PaulJOHNNY B. SCARED - Written by Paul Moulton            Newscaster - Sylvia            Dad - Patrick            Johnny - TommyPUT US ON YOUR BACK III - Written by Joseph Fedorko            Fred Seamer - Patrick            Trump - Joe            Eric - TommyW - THE GOOD OLD DAYS - Written by Patrick J. Reilly            HECKLE - Sylvia            JECKLE - SandyContributions and advertising to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    SP 8B The Third Wheels, Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 85:43


    DB COMEDY PRESENTS – THE ELECTABLES!This BONUS episode was Produced, Written, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. BarnettELECTABLES logo and Episodic Thumbnails Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.Contributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, who is the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.CAST LISTTHIRD PARY PART TWO COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            DR. NAIR - Tommy            PAIGE - RamonaOZ - Written by Tommy Spears            WARDEN - Patrick            TRUMP – Joe            DEBS - TommyWALLACE AND BOMB-IT - Written by Paul Moulton             JEB - Patrick            GRANNY – Sandy            MR. DRYSDALE - Paul            WALLACE - Joe            MRS. HATHAWAY- Sylvia            LEMAY- TommyTHE THIRD PARTY SCHOOL OF IMMEDIATE LEADERSHIP – Written by Joseph Fedorko            TEEN - Tommy            BOXER - Paul            POLITICIAN - Patrick            JILL STEIN - Sandy            ANNOUNCER - SylviaNON-BINARY - Written by Sandy Bykowski            MOM - Sylvia            SON - Tommy

    SP 8A - The Third Wheels, Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 77:20


    Throughout the podcast, we have flirted with and chit-chatted about all kinds of third parties in the United States, and while at first we didn't think it was the case, we realized it actually would have been wrong not to talk about all those extra parties - and explore what it is about our system that keeps them as extras. So HERE WE GO, starting way back with that nasty 1824 election and getting through Masons and Whigs and Free Soilers and Know-Nothings and Populists - OH MY! It's a lot more fun than anyone should have talking about third parties in America would be! Join us, why don't'cha?!This BONUS episode was Produced, Written, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Episodic Thumbnails Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST LIST THIRD PARY PART ONE OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            DR. NAIR - Tommy            PAIGE - RamonaANTIMA - Written by Paul Moulton            FILMORE - Paul            MORGAN – Joe            MARSHALL - Sandy            WEED - Tommy VICTORIA WOODHULL - Written by Patrick J. Reilly            ANNOUNCER - Tommy            STOCKBROKER - Patrick            VICTORIA – Sandy            CAPTAIN BLOOD - Joe            POLITICIAN - Paul            HARRIET BEECHER STOWE - Ramona            FREDERICK DOUGLAS - SylviaWEAVER THE BELIEVER – Written by Paul Moulton            REV. THEO CRADDICK - Joe            MRS. BURA CRADDICK - Sylvia            WEAVER - Tommy            JESUS - PatrickTHE BIG LEAGUES - Written by Sandy Bykowski            THE RED PLAYER - Patrick            THE BLUE PLAYER - Paul            THE NEW PLAYER - Tommy             ANNOUNCER - Joe 

    President 42 - Bill Clinton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 94:21


    We have reached the end of the American Century - was this a century about nothing? Was the last President of the 20th century a Presidency about nothing? Or was it chock-a-block of a life we left behind (good-bye, VHS!) and into a new way of life (hi, Internet!) and the start of so much of what we live with now? Get your flannel and teal out and let's find out with President 42, The Man From Hope, Bill Clinton!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.Contributions and advertising to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com!CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton             Dr. Nair - Tommy             Paige - RamonaTHE WONDER YEARS 90s – Written and Performed by Patrick J. ReillyCLINTON EXTREME – Written by Tommy Spears            Teen 1 – Ramona            Teen 2 – Paul            Announcer - Tommy CLINTON! PAIN IN MY MARRIAGE – Written by Paul Moulton            Bill - Patrick             Rahm - Paul            Hillary - Sandy BE LIKE NEWT – Written by Joseph Fedorko             Sally - Ramona             Patrick - Patrick             Ms. Sandy - Sandy             Newt - PaulCLINTON! CONTROLLING LEGAL AUTORITY – Written by Paul Moulton            Bill – Patrick            Hillary – Sandy            Al – Tommy            Monks – The CompanyCLINTON! PAIN IN MY MARRIAGE – Written by Paul Moulton            Bill – Patrick            Rahm – Paul            Newt – Joe            Hillary - Sandy Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 41 - George HW Bush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 79:25


    Would it be prudent to download this episode? Is it a kinder, gentler take? Or is it all voodoo? Read Our Lips - it's DB Comedy snark the way you know it and love it ... especially since it's a chance to kick a certain potato-misspelling Hoosier up and down the electoral map too! It's George HW Bush - he was a President, he turned out to be the better Bush (erp!) and this is his episode!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolityTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. ReillyCAST AND CREDITS  COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Dr. Nair - Tommy            Ms. Mann – Sylvia            Paige - SandyQUAYLE HUNTING – Written and Performed by TommyROSE BUSH – Written by Paul Moulton             Axl – Tommy            HW - PatrickMALTA MEAL – Written by Paul Moulton            Announcer - Joe            Andy - Patrick            Raisa - Sandy            Barb - Sylvia BUCYRUS INDUSTRIES PRESENTS CULTURE WAR TODAY – Written by Joseph Fedorko             Announcer – Joe             Pat – Tommy            Harper - Patrick            Sammy - SandyQUAYLE MIX – Produced by Tommy 

    President 40B - Ronald Reagan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 100:11


    The Ronald Reagan Presidency. Lots of feels about this one - and so our discussions and sketches have lots of barbs and lots of laughs to cope with the things that were done. Ronnie may not have remembered - but we did and we dish, and you'll be glad we did! This is how you deal with Reaganism - give it your ears!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton           Dr. Nair - Tommy           Ms. Mann - SylviaREAGAN – A NEW HOPE – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Barry - Tommy             Phyllis - Gina             Ed - Paul             Ronnie - Patrick             Nancy - Syvia BORN TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT – Written by Paul Moulton             Ronnie – Patrick            Peggy - Sandy ALL ABOUT RAISA – Written by Paul Moulton            Andy - Patrick            Raisa - Sandy             Nancy - Sylvia SIX DEGREES OF RONALD REAGAN – Written by Patrick J. Reilly            Announcer – Joe            Andy – Patrick            Gary – Tommy            Roxy – Sandy  Contributions and advertising to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    Bonus Talkback: The Isms of the Reagan Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 50:40


    It is said that the influence on the 1980s on subsequent decades - even now - is stronger than any other in cultural history. All we know is, because we're at Ronald Reagan and he was kind of big in the 80s, we talked a LOT about a bunch of those influences - and we thought it was interesting and fun, so we packaged them here in this bonus episode (and even include a bonus sketch at the end going out to our Chicago homies). Grab that Walkman, pull up those leg warmers and order up a Long Island Iced Tea for this one!This BONUS episode was Produced, Written, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST LISTTHE BLUNDER YEARS – Written by Paul Moulton           NARRATOR – Paul           YOUNG PAUL - Tommy           JOHN – Patrick           RUTH - Sandy           DAVE and PRINCIPAL MARTIN D. GABRIEL – Joe           MS. JACKSON – Sylvia           COLLEGE CHICK - Gina 

    President 40A - Ronald Reagan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 82:22


    If Franklin D. Roosevelt was the defining President of the first part of the 20th Century to the burning resentment of one of our two political parties, you KNOW there was an inevitable counter - and we all know that counter is named Ronald Reagan. So away DB Comedy goes, with a review of the pre-Presidential path that includes baseball and acting and naming names and even times when ol' Ronnie remembered stuff - right up to when he becomes President. The Ronald Reagan DB Comedy episodes start NOW!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton           Dr. Nair - Tommy           Ms. Mann - SylviaWHY WE DON'T FIGHT – Written by Tommy Spears             Announcer - Sylvia            Ronnie AND John - Patrick            Hope AND Mickey - Joe            Bing AND Erroll - Tommy             Wayne – PaulIT'S A RONDERFUL LIFE – Written by Patrick J. Reilly            Clapper - Joe             Director – Tommy            Ronnie – Patrick            Actress/Wife - StanleyTHE MANCHURIAN CANDYMAN – Written by Paul Moulton            Ronnie - Patrick             Nancy - Sylvia FOR THE KIDS – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Dick – Joe            Ronnie – TommyContributions and advertising to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    SP. 7B - Even The Losers Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 79:22


    In Part II of EVEN THE LOSERS, we now take the three Walks of Futility of the multi-losers of the 20th century: Mr. Thought-He-Won (Thomas Dewey), Mr. Knew-He-Was-Gonna-Lose (Adlai Stevenson), and Mr. Mighta-Won-If-He-Wasn't-Nuts (H. Ross Perot). Props for running, but time to have fun with the results. ENJOY!This BONUS episode was Produced, Written, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST LISTDEWEY OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            DR. NAIR - Tommy            PATRICK – PatrickDUMPY'S DINER – Written by Paul Moulton            ANNOUNCER – Joe            DUMPY - Patrick            MINNIE - Sandy            DEWEY – PaulTHE PRINCESS AND THE POLITICIAN – Written by Paul Moulton            PRINCESS – Sandy            POLITICIAN - PaulSTEVENSON OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            DR. NAIR - Tommy            JOE – JoeTHE COMEDIC STYLINGS OF ADLAI STEVENSON – Written by Joseph Fedorko            FOLKIE - Sandy            EMCEE - Tommy            ADLAI – Joe            HECKLER – PaulPEROT OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            DR. NAIR - Tommy            SYLVIA – SylviaTEXARKANA HELLO! – Written By Joseph Fedorko            PEROT – Patrick            WENDY – Sylvia               LARRY - JoeContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, who is the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy or Democracy Burlesque, and listen to us on the Trident Network.Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe and don't forget to like!!

    SP. 7A - Even the Losers, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 79:09


    This BONUS episode was Produced, Written, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST LISTCLAY OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            DR. NAIR - Tommy            SANDY – SandyTHE GREAT COMPROMISER – Written by Sandy Bykowski            CLAY – Patrick            MARJORIE - Sandy            AOC – SylviaBRYAN OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            DR. NAIR - Tommy            PAUL – PaulTRIUMPH OF THE WILLA – Written by Paul Moulton             Bryan - Paul            Mary - Sandy            Malarkey and Schnitzel – Patrick            Willa – SylviaCLAY OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            DR. NAIR - Tommy            SANDY – SandyDEBS OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            DR. NAIR – Tommy            TOMMY – TommyTOMMY'S DEBS MONOLOGUE AND SONG – Written and Performed by Tommy SpearsContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, who is the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy or Democracy Burlesque, and listen to us on the Trident Network, and on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, streaming at 365live.com.Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe and don't forget to like!!

    President 39 - Jimmy Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 93:20


    Some Presidents were born to be Presidents - and SOME Presidents were born to be Ex-Presidents! Were it easier to get to the latter without going through the former - but then, would the late 70s have been so late 70s without having had to go through the Jimmy Carter Presidency? The good news is, you need only listen to this episode to imagine the actual Carter Presidency (and the late 1970s) while reveling in the coolness of post-Prez Jimmy. (And with laughs!) (You're Welcome, America!)This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Dr. Nair - Tommy            James - JamesMR. CARTER'S NEIGHBORHOOD – Written by Patrick J. Reilly            Carter - Patrick            Begin-on-Friday – Sylvia            Anwar Striped Tiger – Tommy            Make-Belief UN Official – Joe            Staffer - PaulGALLOWS POLL – Written by Paul Moulton            Caddell - Joe             Carter - Patrick LOVE CANAL – Written by Tommy Spears            Network Announcer - Tommy            Carter and Reagan - Patrick             Karen Valentine – Sandy            Dabney Coleman - Paul             Fred Grandy and Tattoo – Joe            Julie and Andrew, Your Bartender - Sylvia NO FLAG BURNING TODAY – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Narrator – Joe            Joe – Tommy            Jim – Paul            Bob – Patrick            Mrs. Cummins – Sandy            Intercom – SylviaJIMMY CARTER WOW! – Written by Paul Moulton            Newscaster – Sylvia            Reporter – Tommy            Jimmy – Patrick            Roslyn – Sandy            Zork the Conqueror - JoeContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 38 - Gerald Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 88:56


    There are Presidents that DB Comedy discusses knowing the weight of their historical importance, and there are Presidents that DB Comedy discusses because they're on the list. This episode is one of the latter. (Too harsh? PARDON us, nyuk nyuk nyuk!). Presenting America's least elected, most appointed, and most Michgandy of all of our Presidents - Gerald (Ka-THUNK!) Ford!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. ReillyCAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Dr. Nair - Tommy            Will - PatrickTHE SEATING CHART – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Gerry – Paul            Betty – Sandy            Calvin - TommyCAN'T WIN FOR LOSING – Written by Paul Moulton            Cal - Tommy            Gerry - Paul            Betty - Sandy            Whippy and Cool Whip - Patrick            Gertie, Donna, and Julia – Sylvia            Mark - JoePATTY MELTDOWN – Written by Paul Moulton            Guard - Patrick             “Tania” – Sandy            Sarah - SylviaOLIVER SIPPLE'S STORY – Written and Performed by Tommy SpearsContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media/99 Perspectives!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 37 - Richard Nixon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 95:26


    Are you ready for the biggest Dick that ever served in the White House? Why, everyone's ready to kick around the worst President between the guy that lost states and the guy who nearly lost the American Experiment - and that includes us! Enjoy the epic DB Comedy episode of the one and only Richard M. Nixon. (You can record if you'd like.)This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Dr. Nair - Tommy            Tommy – Tommy!CHECKERS – A REBUTTAL – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Announcer – Tommy            Checkers – PatrickTHE GOOD OLD DAYS – Written by Tommy Spears            Announcer - Sandy             Dick - Joe            Ike - Paul             Barry - Tommy             Strom - Patrick THE DICK STAYS IN THE PICTURE – Written by Paul Moulton            Robert – Joe            Francis – Patrick            David – Tommy            Polly – SylviaCHICKS WITH A DICK – Written by Paul Moulton            Dick - Joe             Henry - Paul             Grace Slick - Sandy             Angela Davis – Sylvia            Andrea Dworkin - PatrickROWAN AND  MARTIN'S BREAK-IN! – Written by Patrick J. Reilly            Announcer and Dick – Joe            Dan – Patrick            Dick – Tommy            Ernestine – Sylvia            German - Paul            Goldie – SandyFeaturing The Cast at the Break-In Joke Wall NIXON AT THE RADIO SHACK – Written by Sandy Bykowski            Narrator - Sylvia             Dick – Joe            Clerk - TommyContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 36 - Lyndon B. Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 91:08


    Are you getting used to Presidents genuinely full of contradictions? Because WOW do we have that with Lyndon Johnson - a warmongering civil rights crusader ... a liberal bully ... a crude and ruthless political operator whose heart broke by the time he left the Presidency ... a guy misunderstood when alive being reconsidered with the advantage of time. (But don't worry - it's funny as Hell, too!) LBJ is here for your Electable goodness!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton          Dr. Nair - Tommy          Joe - JoeTHE LYNDON B. JOHNSON SCHOOL OF POLITICAL PERSUASION – Written by Joseph Fedorko            J.H. – Tommy            Jeremy – Patrick            Jade – Sandy            Jasmine - SylviaTHE BIGGEST JOHNSON – Written by Tommy Spears (including Music)            LBJ - Patrick             Announcer AND Louis C.K. AND Jason Matsoukas - Tommy             Walter Cronkite - Paul             Ladybird/Sarah Silverman – Sylvia            Humphrey/Andy Dick - JoeJOHNSON SAUSAGES – Written by Sandy Bykowski            Announcer - Patrick             Housewife - Sylvia             Jingle - TommyDANIEL IN THE LION'S DEN – Written by Paul Moulton            LBJ – Patrick            Hoover – Joe            Ellsberg - TommyLBJ AND JFK – Written By Sandy Bykowski            LBJ – Patrick            Ladybird – Sandy            JFK – Tommy            McNamara – Joe            Oswald – Sylvia            Crowds - CastContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!! 

    President 35 - John F. Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 89:26


    This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Dr. Nair - Tommy            Sylvia - SylviaJFK COMPARISONS – Written and Performed by Tommy SpearsPT 109 AND THE COCONUT – Written by Sandy Bykowski             Allied Guard 1 - Patrick             Kumana - Tommy             Allied Guard 2 - Paul COMRADE ON THE STREET – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Irina - Gina             Ivan - Paul            Comrade Veteran - Patrick             Comrade Wife - Sandy             Comrade Student - Tommy CRAZY LIKE A KENNEDY – Written by Paul Moulton            John – Patrick            Jackie - Gina Contributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    BONUS - Who Shot Ya?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 6:48


    Was the JFK assassination the birth of the modern-day conspiracy theory movement? DUH! But JFK's much more than that! So we decided to take it back and to the left with a bonus drop all about who may or may not have done the deed. In rap form. of course. Enjoy this special JFK teaser ... "Who Shot Ya?"DB COMEDY PRESENTS – THE ELECTABLES!“Who Shot Ya?” was Written, Produced, and Peformed by Tommy Spears.Full Episodes of DB Comedy are Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.Contributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 34 - Dwight Eisenhower

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 79:32


    Yep - we're up to the guy everyone you kind of avoid at holiday family meals says was President during THE BEST EVER TIME IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES! It's the War Hero of World War II and That Neato Campaign Slogan You And Me Like - Dwight David Eisenhower! We don't know what the 1950s was like, but we added westerns and street rants and certain famous puppet-like characters to give you something to pass to your Uncle Frank other than that weird green jello mold he always brings because his grandmother made it in 1955 and it was good THEN! Enjoy! (Jello mold optional!)This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. ReillyCAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Dr. Nair: Tommy            Patrick - PatrickTHE LAST BUCYRUS DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES CALL – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Harper- Patrick            Mrs. Wilson – Sylvia            Sammy the Sales Squirrel - SandyLOW NOON – Written by Paul Moulton            Tailgunner Joe - Paul            Miss Mamie – Sandy            Sherriff Ike – Joe            Marshall Marshall - PatrickMUPPET REGIMES – Written by Tommy Spears            Dulles/Waldorf/King Prawn - Tommy             Nixon/Kermit/Animal – Patrick            Ike/Bunsen - Joe            Fozzie/Dr. Teeth – Sylvia            Statler/Sam – Paul            Janice/Beaker/Miss Piggy - SandyTHOSE DIZZY RACISTS! – Written by Paul Moulton            Announcer - Joe             Junior Fluffberger – Patrick            Shirley Fluffberger – SandyLIKE, IKE – Written by Joseph Fedorko            The Truth-Teller - Tommy 

    BONUS TALKBACK - The 50s Underneath Ike

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 26:54


    You know that whole the-1950s-were-kinda-boring thing you may have been taught in school? WELL, we at DB Comedy beg to differ! Our talkback about the Eisenhower administration went in so many different directions, we thought we could give you a few of them in a bonus talkback episode! Join us along with Americanists Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRae and contemplate how three innovations of the 50s - interstate highways, television, and the counterculture - all undergird ol' Ike's tenure!DB COMEDY PRESENTS – THE ELECTABLES!This episode's special talkback includes:Sandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonAnd Patrick J. ReillyThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.Contributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media/99 Perspectives Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    33. Harry Truman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 81:40


    World War II is ending, and the American Century is ready to go - but before we do, there's the matter of the last guy who brung us there: the plain-spoken piano player from the Show-Me State who worked up through a political machine and avoided the Klan to drop the bomb(s), pulled off one of the all-time upsets (or was it?!) and put us on the road in Southeast Asia. It's Harry S. Truman! (Now listen or he'll have Margaret sing to you - and do you really want THAT?!)This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Dr. Nair: Tommy            Paul - PaulTRUMAN ON THE LAMM – Written by Paul Moulton            Lamm - Paul            Truman – TommyUNITE AGAINST THE COLLECTIVE – Written by Paul Moulton            Narrator - Joe            Old Man Rected – Patrick            Mark Sissom – Tommy            Nurse Lizzie Faire - SandyRINGY DINGY – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Operator – Gina            Caller – Patrick            Second Caller - Paul TRUMAN PRESIDENTIAL WAX MUSEUM – Written by Patrick J. Reilly            Curator – Sandy              Trump - Joe Contributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    32D - Franklin Delano Roosevelt - The War Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 68:21


    All Presidencies come to an end. Some Presidencies end with war. A few end with illness and a death. Even fewer than that end with the President in question getting on all four lists. Guess what? Our final episode on Franklin Delano Roosevelt DOES ALL FOUR! With one more assist from Dr. Margie Rung of Roosevelt University, we bring you the final episode of FDR!!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, James McRaeSpecial Guest Historian: Dr. Margaret Rung, Roosevelt UniversityOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. ReillyCAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Dr. Nair: Tommy            Sandy - SandySAY GOODNIGHT, WILLKIE – Written by Paul Moulton            Announcer - Joe             George - Paul            Gracie – Sandy            Wendell – TommyBUCYRUS RATIONS – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Edgefield – Patrick            Sir or Madam - SylviaPROOF OF PATRIOTISM – Written by Paul Moulton             Franklin – Patrick            Ford – Tommy            Disney – Joe            Lindberg - Paul THREE STOOGES IN YALTA – Written by Sandy Bykowski            Churchill/Curly – Tommy            Roosevelt/Larry – Patrick             Stalin/Moe – PaulTHE BIG THREE – Lyrics by Paul Moulton, Vocals and Production by Tommy SpearsContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 32C - Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Pre-War Presidency

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 18:38


    The Epic Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt continues The Epic Franklin Delano Roosevelt Episodes here on DB COMEDY PRESENTS THE ELECTABLES, with another short but important bridge talkback about what the White House, the GOP, and Hollywood were doing just before things really got crazy in the 1940s - along with a peek into what we at DB Comedy do to get ready for these shows: the DB Comedy Goodreads list! Dr. Margie Rung is still hanging with us, so why don't you, too? This episode's talkback was Produced and Conducted by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, James McRaeSpecial Guest Historian: Dr. Margaret Rung, Roosevelt UniversityOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.Contributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 32B - Franklin Delano Roosevelt - The Depression Years

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 61:35


    We settle into the Presidency of Franklin Roosevelt by exploring and having fun with those oh-so-delightful Great Depression years, where he pulled the country through most of the worst years of the Republic - even if you have great-grandparents who think it was some of our best years. We are again joined by Roosevelt University Historian Dr. Margie Rung, and we hope you gather around your personal audio sound system as if it was a beautiful piece of furniture to enjoy Part 2 of FDR!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, James McRaeSpecial Guest Historian: Dr. Margaret Rung, Roosevelt UniversityOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton             Dr. Nair: Tommy             Dr. Buccola - GinaNESBITT YOUR TONGUE – Written by Paul Moulton            Announcer - Joe             Andy - Patrick             Eleanor – Sandy            Henrietta – SylviaROBOVELT V. CYBEREAGAN – Written by Joseph Fedorko            McKenzie – Sandy            Baker – Sylvia            Cybereagan – Tommy            Hopkins – Paul            Robovelt – PatrickKNOCK KNOCK – Written by Patrick J. Reilly            Franklin – Patrick            Eleanor – Sandy            Al Smith – Paul            Announcer/Garner – JoePURE MARXISM – Written by Tommy Spears            Roosevelt – Patrick            Missy – Sandy            Wagstaff (Groucho) – Paul            Chicolini (Chico) – Tommy            Silent Partner (Harpo) – JoeContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 32A - Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Pre-White House

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 27:19


    We come to a true epic of American Presidential history: Franklin Roosevelt. His Presidency is the one everyone looked up to - at least until Reagan came around. But what were some of the highlights of FDR's life before he hit the White House? Join us with Special Guest Historian Dr. Margaret Rung of (where else?) Roosevelt University in Chicago, as we begin our deep and goofy dive into Mr. Nothing-to-Fear! (And also Mrs. Nothing-to-Fear, Eleanor!)This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, James McRaeSpecial Guest Historian: Dr. Margaret Rung, Roosevelt UniversityOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. ReillyCAST AND CREDITS THE HAUGHTY AND THE NAUGHTY – Written by Paul Moulton            Announcer: Tommy            Countess - Patrick            Alice – Sylvia            Eleanor - Sandy ELEANOR'S BAD DAY – Written by Paul Moulton            Announcer – Tommy            FDR - Patrick             Pitch Man - Patrick             Eleanor - SandyContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 31 - Herbert Hoover

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 67:01


    If you are of a certain age and you had close relatives that lived through the Depression, chances are there was one President whose name would make them spit and curse - and we're here to see whether all that stuff Grandma and Grandpa said about Mr. Caused-the-Depression himself, Herbert Hoover, still holds up after all these years. Think of this as a Thanksgiving dinner without the sad stories and with a lot more jokes. As much as you can when discussing the personification of an economic cataclysm, enjoy!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Bonnie - Sylvia            Chelsea - ChelseaHOOVER BRAND / HOOVER BLANKETS / HOOVER STONE SOUP / HOOVER LEATHER / HOOVERVILLE– Written by Sandy Bykowski            Hoover - Paul            Pitch Man - Patrick             Announcer – Joe            Bum – Tommy            Mrs. Bum – Sylvia            Kid Bum - SandyBETTER YEAR THAN HOOVER – Written by Paul Moulton            Sweetland - Patrick             Baker – JoeONCE UPON A TIME IN HOOVERVILLE – Written by Tommy Spears            Narrator – Syliva            MacArthur – Paul            Eisenhower and Brad Pitt – Joe            Patton – Paul            Tommy and Joe Angelo – TommyYOUNG'UNS – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Grammy – Sandy            Laura - SylviaContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 30 - Calvin Coolidge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 52:40


    He was curt. He was dry. He was oddly funny. His nickname was "Silent." And he was the President through most of the Roaring 20s who may have escaped a fate the next guy didn't. He was Calvin Coolidge, and he is our next President here on THE ELECTABLES. (Sure we're a bit curt ourselves - we are always influenced by our episodes.)This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Janitor - Patrick            Dr. Nair - TommyTHE BIRTH OF THE SILENCE OF THE CAL – Written by Paul Moulton                       Teacher - Sandy            Young Cal - Patrick             Young Frost – Paul            Young Benny – Tommy            Young Bernie - JoeA BABBLER IN PURITAINVILLE – Written by Paul Moulton            Journalist - Tommy             Cal - PatrickContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on Live365.com and Hard Lens Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 29 - Warren G. Harding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 61:13


    The Roaring 20s get ready to roar, with a President whose "Return to Normalcy" may have been a lot truer that even he realized. Presenting a man short on service in the office, but long on the kind of controversy and scandal that might make Kennedy AND Nixon go "Really, Man?!" From Teapot Dome to "Jerry," and from talkback to DB Comedy's first foray at Presidential Hip-Hop, it's WARREN G ... Harding!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Barry Tone - Patrick            Dr. Nair - TommyTHE OHIO PRESIDENTIAL POETRY COMPETITION – Written by Joseph Fedorko               Ms. Sandy - Sandy            Ms. Buckeye - Gina             Patrick – Patrick            Sally - RamonaREPUBLICAN PARTY – Written by Paul Moulton            Lotta - Patrick            Fanny – Ramona            Alice - Gina            Rina – Sylvia            Maeve – Sandy            Warren - JoeTHE HAYES CODE – Written by Paul Moulton            President - Joe            Florence - Sandy            Hayes - TommyDE-REGULATE – Written, Performed, and Produced by Tommy SpearsContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. Join us on The Trident Network, and listen to us on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, on TuneIn.com and Hard Lens Media!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    SPECIAL EPISODE - American Vintages

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 64:57


    This BONUS episode was Produced, Written, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, and The Rev. Lainie PetersenOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. ReillyCAST LISTCOLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            DR. NAIR - Tommy            BONNIE – SylviaVINTAGE JEFFERSON – Written by Paul Moulton             JEFFERSON – Patrick            SALLY – Sylvia            QUINCY ADAMS - JoeJAMES BUCHANAN, SIZE QUEEN – Written by Paul Moulton             MALBEC - Tommy             BUCHANAN - Patrick             GUEST - Paul FROM CHAMPAGNE WITH LOVE – Written by Joseph Fedorko            EVELYN - Sandy             KENNEDY – Patrick            IAN FLEMING – Tommy            JACKIE - Sylvia             TRUMP – JoeWELLE, WELLE – Written by Tommy Spears            REAGAN - Patrick             NIXON – JoeTHE PRICE OF TASTE – Written by Joseph Fedorko             JORDAN - Paul            MARISSA – GinaTRUMP WINERY – Written by Gina Buccola            ERIC – Patrick            KERRY – Gina            KELLY - Sandy Contributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, who is the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy or Democracy Burlesque, and listen to us on the Trident Network, and on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, streaming at 99perspectives.tv and 365live.com.Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe and don't forget to like!!

    Bonus - American Vintages Primer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 20:05


    DB COMEDY IS BACK! After a somewhat longer-than-expected hiatus, we have returned with a Special Episode about American Presidents and their potent potable proclivities. Specifically, wine. And it's such a fun episode we realized we wanted to get you prepared for it with this BONUS episode about wines, America, and their intersections. It features our regular favorite Dr. Chelsea Denault, and Special Guest Wine Enthusiast Lainie Petersen (whose new broadcasting endeavor, World Perspectives Radio, features us, too!). Fun, funny - and you just may learn something along the way. Pour one out and enjoy our Primer for our wine episode, AMERICAN VINTAGES!This BONUS episode was Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, and The Rev. Lainie PetersenOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.Contributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, who is the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy or Democracy Burlesque, and listen to us on the Trident Network, and on World Perspectives Radio Chicago, streaming at 99perspectives.tv and 365live.com.Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe and don't forget to like!!

    President 28 - Woodrow Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 64:05


    We knew Woodrow Wilson presided over World War I and tried and failed nobly to unite the world ... OR DID HE?!?! There's a lot we now know (kinda racist-y), a lot we forgot (Spanish Flu, anyone?), and a lot we didn't know (was he really President at the end of his term?), and it makes for one of those Presidents worth re-evaluating with some snark. Enter DB COMEDY PRESENTS THE ELECTABLES to fill that need for your listening pleasure ... enjoy our Woodrow Wilson episode, won't you?This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton           Sacktwist - Paul           Dr. Nair - TommyALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER – Written by Sandy Bykowski             Norma - Gina            Harry - Tommy             Febb - SandyTHE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES – Written by Paul Moulton            Wilson - Patrick            Will - TommyPRESSERS COME TO THE WHITE HOUSE - Written by Joseph Fedorko            President - Patrick            Reporter One - Tommy            Reporter Two – Sandy            Reporter Threre - SylviaSEDITION AND SUBTRACTION – Written by Paul Moulton            Newsboy – Tommy            Darrow – Joe            Hill – Gina            Bartoni – Sylvia            Volga – Patrick            Goldman – SandyContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. And join us on The Trident Network!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 27 - William Howard Taft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 56:51


    A big episode? No, just a big President. And not "big President" as in "big important President," "big President" as in "physically big President." Which means by now you know we're talking about The President Who Really Wanted To Be SCOTUS (and did it!!), one William Howard Taft. You should listen - you'll enjoy it BIG TIME!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault.Original Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. ReillyCAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Dr. Nair - Tommy            Dr. Turner - GinaPROBABLE COSPLAY – Written by Paul Moulton            Taft - Joe             Lady Libertine – Patrick            Nellie Taft - Sandy THE XL WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT BUCYRUS TUB – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Edgefield – Patrick            M. Wilson – Gina            Josephus - PaulBE! YOUR! BEST! YOU!! -  Written by Joseph Fedorko            Host - Sylvia             Taft – Joe            Nellie - SandyContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. And join us on The Trident Network!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    Bonus Talkback - Theodore Roosevelt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 21:26


    The DB Comedy Writers of Wrongs discovered we had so much background on Mr. Rough Rider, Teddy Roosevelt, that the talkback went long. And it went so long, we decided it was worth sharing a few of those segments in this Bonus Episode of DB COMEDY PRESENTS THE ELECTABLES. We are joined, as we often are, by our Americanists Historians, Dr. Chelsea Denault (not that kind of doctor) and James McRae. Enjoy - and if you are so inclined, please leave a tip! You can do so at the donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

    President 26 - Theodore Roosevelt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 63:51


    Presenting ... The Game-Hunting Environmentalist! No, wait ... Presenting The Warmongering Peacemaker! No, wait ... Presenting The Sickly Hunk of Manly Masculine Masculinity! Presenting ... ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MORE! Our first 20th Century President, in policy and mythology, enjoy our episode on the one and only (and boy do we mean "only") Theodore Roosevelt!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRae.Original Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS TEDDY ROOSEVELT MAN OF ACTION – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Narrator - Joe            TR – Patrick            Citizens – Sandy, Paul, Sylvia, Tommy COLD OPEN (Parts 1 and 2) – Written by Paul Moulton            Andy Candias - Patrick            Dr. Nair – Tommy            Dr. Turner - GinaRESIGNED TO HIS FATE – Written by Tommy Spears            Long – Paul            TR - Patrick FOOLS GOLDMAN – Written by Paul Moulton            Czolgosz - Joe             TR – PatrickTHE GREAT WHITE HUNTER – Written by Paul Moulton            TR - Patrick             Kermit - TommyContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. And join us on The Trident Network!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 25 - William McKinley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 64:18


    We wrap up the 19th Century on DB COMEDY PRESENTS THE ELECTABLES with a Ohioan (another one? ANOTHER one?!?) who parlayed his boring exterior and wealthy pals to begin The American Century of economic and industrial and imperial power (oops - said the quiet part out loud!) with that red, white, and blue cloak we've all come to know and love. He's a yawn but an important yawn, he's William McKinley, and he's this episode's President!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRae.Original Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Dr. Nair – Tommy            Agent - SylviaGOLD STANDARD – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Horace – Paul            Julius - Patrick TRUST IN OHIO – Written by Paul Moulton            Hannah - Joe             McKinley – Paul            Gormand – Tommy            Leadwater – Sylvia            Wasperton – Patrick            Ida - GinaTHE BUCYRUS PORCH COMPANY – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Salesperson - Patrick             Wife - GinaREMEMBER THE MINE – Written by Paul Moulton            Hearst - Paul            Pulitzer – Joe            Dewey – Tommy            TR – Patrick            Goldman - Sandy Contributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. And join us on The Trident Network!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 24 - Grover Cleveland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 37:29


    Waitaminute - weren't we here already? Yes, yes we were - and we're back. Because Grover Cleveland is (so far) (gulp?!) our only President who was (re?)elected after losing after winning. And he was probably kinda sorry he did - which we here at DB Comedy will explore as only we can. Come join and 'return' to look at the second Grover Cleveland presidency!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRae.Original Music written and performed by Throop McClurgAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Conspiracy Host - Sandy            Dr. Nair – TommyBLACK FRIDAY 1893 – Written by Tommy Spears            Announcer - JoeLABOR'S LOVE'S LOST – Written by Tommy Spears             Grover - Patrick             Stevenson - PaulSUPERGROVER EXPLAINS THE GOVERNMENT – Written by Paul Moulton            Veteran - Joe             Farmer - Tommy             Child Laborer - Gina             SuperGrover – Patrick            Industrialist - SylviaTHE PLAN – Written by Tommy Spears            Dr. O'Reilly - Paul             Dr. Bryant - TommyContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy. And join us on The Trident Network!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 23 - Benjamin Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 45:22


    A "meh" President in his own right, or merely a caretaker so Grover Cleveland could make a comeback? YOU MAKE THE CALL! Presenting another Midwesterner that occupied the White House - adopted Indianan Benjamin Harrison! Give it a hear!This episode's sketches were Written and Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis episode's sketches were performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyTommy SpearsAnd Louise ThomasThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRae.Original Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Gov. Kristi Noem - Gina            Dr. Nair – TommyHOOSIER UNCLE – Written by Paul Moulton            Harrison - Paul            Mary - SylviaFINAL INAUGURATION – Written by Tommy Spears             Fuller - Joe            Harrison – PaulI'M A HOOSIER, BABY (SO WHY DON'T YOU KILL ME?) – Written by Tommy Spears            Tommy – Tommy            The Company – The Company Contributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy or Democracy Burlesque. And join us on The Trident Network!Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 22 - Grover Cleveland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 53:48


    A cute, fuzzy blue monster? A namesake for a city on Lake Erie? A 19th Century precursor to moderate Presidents breaking a long losing streak for their party while beating back salacious sexual rumors? There is only one way to find out - download and stream today's episode: the first and only non-consecutive American president (so far) (many of us hope) (boy, do we!), Grover Cleveland!This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault and James McRae.Original Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Dr. Nair – Tommy            Ruth - SylviaONE PREZ OR TWO – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Sally - Gina            Patrick - Patrick            Ms. Sandy – SandyTHERE'S A MONSTER AT THE END OF THIS PLAY – Written by Patrick J. Reilly            Mr. Johnson - Sylvia              Grover – Patrick            Secret Service Agent – Tommy            Baby – GinaA SESAME STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE            Grover – Patrick            Frankie – Sandy            Stanislaus - TommyHAYMARKET FEVER – Written by Paul Moulton            Paige - Gina            Emma - SylviaContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy.Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 21 - Chester Alan Arthur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 40:32


    Yes, we had a President who had three names like a criminal - and even though Chester Alan Arthur came from the corrupt New York City political machine of the late 19th century and loved fancy clothes and food, "criminal" may be a little over the edge (especially since he only became President after an actual criminal assassinated James Garfield). One of the truly lesser-known of our stable of national leaders, which as you know makes for fun listening here on DB COMEDY PRESENTS THE ELECTABLES! And it's right here for you now ...This episode's sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, James McRae and Dr. Matthew Norman Original Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettTHE ELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Dr. Nair – Tommy            Ally - RamonaCHESTER AT DELMONICO'S – Written by Tommy Spears            Conkling - Paul            Arthur - Patrick            Jim Brady – Joe            Waiter - TommyDIVIDE AND CONKLING – Written by Paul Moulton             Kate Sprague - Sylvia            Arthur – Patrick            Julia Sand – GinaMISFORTUNE COOKIE – Written by Paul Moulton            Senator Hoar - Tommy            Arthur - Patrick            Fred – Paul            Rosa – SandyContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy.

    President 20 - James A. Garfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 54:12


    Sometimes, life - and history - sucks. When your Presidency is the second-shortest because your death by assassination was the longest, well, that's history for ya! At least such anomalies make for great possibilities in comedy and podcasting, so DB Comedy makes do with James A. Garfield - who at least also is the only President written about by Johnny Cash and Stephen Sondheim, if you count Sondheim's song about Charles Guiteau (see what I mean about history?). LISTEN!This episode's sketches were Written and Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis episode's sketches were Performed by:Sandy BykowskiBrad DavidsonJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul Moulton Patrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, James McRae and Dr. Matthew Norman Original Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Griff – Paul            Dr. Nair - PatrickJOHN SHERMAN DROOPY DAWG – Written by Tommy Spears            Chair - Sylvia            Sherman - Brad            Garfield - JoeTHE BEST THAT YOU CAN DO – Written by Paul Moulton             Garfield – Joe            Lucretia – Sandy            Arthur - TommyGARFIELD ON THE PORCH – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Garfield - Joe             Lucretia – Sylvia            Neighbor One – Sandy            Neighbor Two – Tommy            Neighbor Three – Patrick            Neighbor Four - PaulBARFIELD – Written by Paul Moulton            Garfield – Joe            Dr. Doctor Bliss – Tommy            Dr. Edson – Sylvia             Walt Whitman – PatrickContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy.Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 19 - Rutherford B. Hayes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 56:20


    DB Comedy is back for the summer! In this episode, we present the Presidency of a lesser-known man who got the job under suspicious circumstances yet still made policies that would take a century to reverse - thus becoming a prime candidate for historical re-exposure and satire. Pour yourself a tall, icy cold, refreshing glass of lemonade, and let us explore the history of President 19, Rutherford B. Hayes!This episode's sketches were Written and Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis episode's sketches were Performed by:Sandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KywePatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode's Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, James McRae and Dr. Matthew Norman Original Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Doctor – Tommy            Sal - PatrickSUNDAY PAPERS – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Jimmy - Sandy            Tommy - Tommy            Lady - Patrick CIVIL WAR LAND – Written by Paul Moulton             Hayes - Patrick LUCY LEMONADE SÉANCE – Written by Gina Buccola            Law Students – Patrick, Tommy, Ramona            Lucy - Sandy TUESDAYS WITH RUDDY – Written by Paul Moulton            Hayes – Tommy            Evarts – Joe            Messenger - PatrickContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy.Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 18 - Ulysses S. Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 59:35


    We Americans love our men in uniforms - so much so we have made a few of them President. Yet we often remember them more for the uniform than as President. Take, for instance, Mr. Won-The-Civil-War (and was President, we think), Ulysses S. Grant. But is that a fair assessment? Let DB Comedy, with the help of Prof. Matthew Norman and James McRae, take you though our two-term President and Civil War hero - yeah, he won two terms, look it up! - U.S. Grant!This episode's sketches were Written and Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis episode's sketches were Performed by:Sandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KywePaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyTommy SpearsAnd Louise ThomasThis Episode's Historians: James McRae and Dr. Matthew Norman Original Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. ReillyCAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Doctor AND Nils – TommyTHE PEACEMAKERS – Written by Tommy Spears            Narrator and Lincoln - Patrick            Grant - Joe            Sherman - Patrick             Healey - PaulTALES OF BRAVE ULYSSES – Written by Paul Moulton            Grant - Joe            Stanton – TommyTHE STINK – Written by Paul Moulton            Fisk – Patrick            Gould – Tommy            Corbin - Paul            Grant - JosephIN TWAIN IN THE MEMBRANE – Written by Tommy Spears            Olivia Twain – Louise            Mark Twain – Patrick            Grant - JoeWHO TELLS YOUR STORY – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Sally - Ramona            Patrick – Patrick            Ms. Sandy – Sandy             Jerome - TommyContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy's web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy's host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy.Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    President 17 - Andrew Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 67:26


    Funny story - this is NOT the first time in American history a historically important and quotable and generally loved President was followed by a historically terrible and inarticulate and generally loathed President. Witness this episode, as Guest Historian Prof. Matthew Norman helps us explore (with our proud snark) the putridity of our first Impeached President, Andrew Johnson. Join us for the fun (whimper)!This episode’s sketches were Written and Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis episode’s sketches were Performed by:Gina Buccola Sandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KywePaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis Episode’s Historians: James McRae, and Dr. Matthew Norman Original Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Doctor – Tommy            Sam - PatrickRISING JOHNSON 1 – Written by Paul Moulton            Mrs. Selby - Ramona            Andy - Patrick RISING JOHNSON 2 – Written by Paul Moulton            Andy – Patrick            Ol’ Widow Henpeck – SandyRISING JOHNSON 3 – Written by Paul Moulton            Andy – Patrick            Seward - JosephTHE GOOD KNIFE – Written by Tommy Spears            Andy – Patrick            Leonard Farwell - PaulSTANTON STANDOFF – Written by Sandy Bykowski            Narrator - Ramona            Stanton – Patrick            Republican – Tommy            General Thomas            Grant – Joe            Helen Stanton - GinaContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy’s web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy’s host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy.

    President 16 - Abraham Lincoln, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 52:58


    After looking at the life of President 16 BEFORE he became President, we now get to the heart of his life as far as this podcast is concerned: Abe Lincoln AFTER he became President. Dr. Matthew Norman and Team Historians return to talk about how to look at all the different Abe Lincolns - and we at Team Comedians are here with some sketch comedy goodness to wrap up our two-parter about one of the big ones of American Presidential history. LISTEN!This episode’s sketches were Written and Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis episode’s sketches were Performed by:Gina Buccola Sandy BykowskiSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyTommy SpearsAnd Louise ThomasThis Episode’s Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, James McRae, and Dr. Matthew Norman Original Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Sally - Gina            Doctor – TommyTWITTERING 2 AM TELEGRAPHS – Written by Sandy Bykowski            Abe - Patrick            Mary - Sandy GETTYSBURG NOTES – Written by Joseph Fedorko             Abe - Patrick             Everette – PatrickTHE REAL FIRST LADIES OF SPRINGFIELD, IL – Written by Paul Moulton            Andy – Patrick            Mary Todd Lincoln - Sandy            Michelle Obama - Sylvia            Patti Blagojevich - Gina            Helena Kerner - Louise Contributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page athttps://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy’s web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy’s host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy.

    President 16 - Abraham Lincoln, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 48:58


    Did you ever wonder whether we knew so much about Abraham Lincoln that there was nothing left to know? Maybe we know so much we can adapt what we know about Lincoln to what we would like him to be! Deep, huh? Sure - and funny, too! Join us as we welcome a team of historians, led by Guest Historian Dr. Matthew Norman, for the first of a two-part comedic journey (part one up to his election) of Abraham Lincoln, Mega-President!This episode’s sketches were Written and Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis episode’s sketches were Performed by:Sandy BykowskiBrad DavidsonSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy Spears This Episode’s Historians: Dr. Chelsea DenaultJames McRaeand Dr. Matthew Norman Original Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Doctor – Tommy            Sally - SandyQUORUM VADIS – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Jimmy - Sandy             Abe - Patrick             Guard – TommyCLAY IDOLS – Written by Paul Moulton             Abe - Patrick            Clay – Tommy  LITTLE GIANT – Written by Sandy Bykowski            Paula – Sylvia            Connie - Sandy            Douglas - Brad             Calhoun - Paul             Abe - Patrick Contributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy’s web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy’s host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy.Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don’t forget to subscribe! And don't forget to like!!

    BONUS PREVIEW - Abe Lincoln

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 12:14


    We're working on a full two-part Abe Lincoln episode - so here's some bonus stuff about ol' Abe! Give it a quick listen, take the week to catch up on some of our back episodes, and be back here next week for Part One of our exciting two-part episode of one of The Big Ones in American Presidential history!This BONUS episode was Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis episode’s sketch was written by Patrick J. Reilly, and Performed by:Paul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy Spears This Episode’s Historians: Dr. Chelsea Denault, James McRae, and Dr. Mathew NormanOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.Contributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, who is the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy’s web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy’s host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy.Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don’t forget to subscribe and like!!

    President 15 - James Buchanan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 47:49


    Used to be, when you talked about WORST PRESIDENT EVER, the go-to was the guy who ended up losing states at the end of his term, the pre-Civil War lump known as James Buchanan. Does that assessment still hold down? Join DB Comedy along with return Guest Historian Dr. Paul  Finkleman to find out if President 15 is still Number 45 at the bottom of the chart ...This episode’s sketches were Written and Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis episode’s sketches were Performed by:Sandy BykowskiBrad DavidsonJoseph FedorkoPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyTommy Spears And Louise ThomasOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Doctor – Tommy            Sally - SandyPECULIAR INSTITUTIONS – Written by Tommy Spears            Buchanan - Patrick             Lowell – Paul            Gettum – TommyDRED SCOTT – Written by Patrick J. Reilly            Emerson – Patrick            Scott – Sylvia            Buchanan – Paul            Taney - JoeSTATUE OF LIMITATIONS – Written by Joseph Fedorko            George - Brad             Jimmy - Louise            Duke - Patrick BUCHANAN FODDER – Written by Paul Moulton            Glibb - Sylvia             Malarkey – Patrick            Bierce – Brad            Mede – Louise            Greedly - JoeContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, who is the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy’s web site, dbcomedy.com, or on Facebook at DB Comedy.

    President 14 - Franklin Pierce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 57:33


    Everyone said Franklin Pierce looked and sounded like he should have been President. Everyone got their wish - and boy, did everyone get THAT one wrong! To explore the political foppery and personal darkness of yet another President who didn't stop the Civil War, DB Comedy is joined by two Special Guests: Neo-Futurist theatre Alumni Andy Bayiates and gothic novelist Andrew Pyper ("The Residence"). Revel in Franklin Pierce's handsomeness, shake your head at his governmental ineptness ...This episode’s sketches were Written and Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis episode’s sketches were Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiRamona KywePaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy Spears This Episode’s Historians: Andy Bayiates and Andrew PyperOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Doctor – Tommy            Andrew Pyper - HimselfWRONG SIDE OF HISTORY – Written by Gina Buccola            Host - Gina            Calhoun – Paul            Gun Nut – JoeBACK ON THE HORSE – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Frank - Patrick            Pierre – TommyPRESTON BROOKS MEMORIAL CANE – Written by Joseph Fedorko             Salesperson – Patrick            Lady of the House – RamonaPLAIN JANE – Written by Paul Moulton            Jane – Sandy            Franklin - Patrick            Aide – PaulContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, who is the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy’s web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy’s host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy.

    President 13 - Millard Fillmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 58:41


    What can you say about a President who shuffled between four political parties and more or less destroyed them all, whose Southern sympathies ran right in the teeth of his Northern upbringing, and whose name was so nondescript clubs were created to remember to try to remember him? Well, plenty! Join us and Gratz College President Dr. Paul Finkelman, whose specialty just happens to be this episode's podcast subject ... because DB Comedy Remembers Millard Fillmore!This episode’s sketches were Written and Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis episode’s sketches were Performed by:Gina BuccolaBrad DavidsonPaul MoultonSylvia MannPatrick J. ReillyTommy Spears And Louise ThomasThis Episode’s Historian: Dr. Paul FinklemanOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Doctor – Tommy            Sal - PaulMR. JONES – Written by Paul Moulton            Seward - Joe            Weed – Tommy            Jones – Patrick            Millard - BradTHE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER – Written by Paul Moulton            Barkeep - Louise            Millard – Brad            Daniel – PatrickTHOROUGHLY MODERN MILLARD – Written by Patrick J. Reilly            Singer – Patrick            Playwright – Sylvia            Composer - TommyTHE MILLARD FILMORE REMEMBERANCE SOCIETY – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Barry – Joe            Phyllis - Sylvia            Angela – GinaContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, who is the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy’s web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy’s host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy.

    President 12 - Zachary Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 55:14


    A man whose celebrity was based on military action against people of color whose comeuppance came in the bowl of a frozen dairy treat (or was it tainted fruit??) encapsulates the 12th President of this fine country, and the second who didn't complete his term. Join us today as we explore and comedically nerd out on the man some called Ol' Rough and Ready ... (we didn't ask who "some" of those people were) ... Zachary Taylor!This episode’s sketches were Written and Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis episode’s sketches were Performed by:Sandy BykowskiPaul MoultonSylvia MannPatrick J. ReillyTommy Spears And Louise ThomasThis Episode’s Historian: James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.CAST AND CREDITS COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Doctor – Tommy            Sally - SandyNO COUNTRY FOR SMART MEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Taylor - Patrick             William Marcy - LouiseWAR HERO – Written by Tommy Spears            Sally - Sylvia             Dr. Nair – TommyDIED ON THE FOURTH OF JULY – Written by Gina Buccola             Polk – Patrick            Mrs. Taylor - Sandy             Aide – SylviaPRESIDENTIAL CONSPIRACIES TODAY: THE MURDER OF ZACHARY TAYLOR – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Host – Sandy            Guest – Patrick            Tim - PaulContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, who is the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy’s web site, dbcomedy.com, or DB Comedy’s host page on Simplecast.com. Follow us on Facebook at DB Comedy.

    President 11 - James K. Polk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 56:36


    We bet you didn't know that James K. Polk was the President that acquired most of the land that these United States sits on, did you? Or that he consumed so much it was rumored - mostly by us - that he could very well have been a cannibal? You didn't?! Well, then, you HAVE to listen to the latest episode and find out about the ravenous appetite of our 11th President! (And when you tell people about Polk's taste for consumption, tell them "DB Comedy said so!"CAST AND CREDITSThis episode’s sketches were Written and Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis episode’s sketches were Performed by:Sandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KywePaul MoultonSylvia MannPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy Spears This Episode’s Historians: Chelsea Denault and James McRaeOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgDB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. HarlettELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Doctor – Tommy            Sal – PaulANNEXIA IMPERIALISTICA – Written by Paul Moulton            Sarah – Sylvia            Polk – Patrick            Doctor – JoeAPPETITE FOR DESTINY – Written by Paul Moulton            George - Paul            Tamsen – SandyA BOWL OF BURGOO – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Polk – Patrick            Lily Mae – Ramona            Josephat - PaulContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, who is the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy’s web site, dbcomedy.com, and follow us on Facebook (at DB Comedy) and Twitter (@dbcomedychicago).Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! Don’t forget to like!!

    Presidents 9/10 - William Henry Harrison and John Tyler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 55:16


    DB Comedy returns to its bread-and-butter, the Presidents, beginning with what is still America's Shortest-Tenured President, the 31-day wonder and Hero of Tippecanoe, William Henry Harrison! Is this podcast as long as his Presidency? Download and find out (but here's a hint: also in this episode is Harrison's successor, the nondescript disaster-magnet, John Tyler)! Like, Recommend, Catch Up on back episodes - ENJOY!!This episode’s sketches were Written and Produced by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonAnd Patrick J. ReillyThis episode’s sketches were Performed by:Gina Buccola Sandy BykowskiBrad Davidson Joseph Fedorko Ramona Kywe Sylvia Mann Paul Moulton Patrick J. Reilly Shaun Rosten Tommy Spears And Louise Thomas This Episode's Historian: Tommy SpearsOriginal Music written and performed by Throop McClergSound Effects Procured at Freesound.orgAudio production of THE ELECTABLES podcast is by Joseph FedorkoDB Comedy Logo by Adam L. HarlettThe Electables Logo and Presidential Illustrations by Dan PolitoTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.SHOULDA WORN A COAT – Written by Patrick J. Reilly            Playwright – Ramona            Producer – Sylvia            “Harrison” – PatrickDANCES WITH DAWGS – Written by Paul Moulton            Colin – Patrick            Colton – Joe            Cailin – Sandy            Cady – Gina            C – Louise TYLER COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton            Dr. Nair – Tommy            Sally - GinaSECCESSIONING – Written by Joseph Fedorko            Tyler – Shaun            Webster – Paul            Crittenden – Joe            Ewing – Brad            Priscilla – LouiseTHE ACCIDENTAL TRAITOR – Written by Paul Moulton            Lincoln – Paul            Mary – Sandy            Tyler – Shaun            Kennelly - LouiseContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy, who is the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy’s web site, dbcomedychicago.com, and follow us on Facebook (at DB Comedy) and Twitter (@dbcomedychicago).Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading!

    So Help Me I Swear! Inaugurations and Transitions - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 46:14


    This episode’s sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by:Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy SpearsThis episode’s historians: Chelsea Denault and James McRae Original Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production of THE ELECTABLES podcast is by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.orgTHE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly This episode’s sketches were Written, Produced, and Performed by: Gina BuccolaSandy BykowskiJoseph FedorkoRamona KyweSylvia MannPaul MoultonPatrick J. ReillyAnd Tommy Spears This episode’s historians: Chelsea Denault and James McRae Original Music written and performed by Throop McClergAudio production of THE ELECTABLES podcast is by Joseph FedorkoSound effects procured at Freesound.org.THE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly. CAST LISTBIG DEAL – Written by Joseph Fedorko            FDR - Patrick             HOOVER – PaulWHAT DEWEY DO? – Written by Thomas Spears             ANNOUNCER – Joe            REPORTERS – Gina, Sylvia, Tommy            DEWEY – Patrick            TRUMAN - PaulNOVEMBER SURPRISE – Written by Paul Moulton             CARTER – Patrick            ROSLYN – Gina            NANCY - Sylvia            TED – TommyLETTERS TO THE SUCCESSORS – Written by Sandy Bykowski            GINA – Gina            REAGAN AND CARTER – Patrick            HW – Paul            W – Tommy            TRUMP – JoePREPONDERANCES – Written by Joseph Fedorko            MS. SANDY – Sandy            SALLY – Ramona            PATRICK – Patrick            CLAY - TommyContributions to DB Comedy are graciously accepted by going to the DB COMEDY donation page at https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/db-comedy. Fractured Atlas is the nonprofit fiscal sponsor of DB COMEDY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.For more information on DB Comedy and THE ELECTABLES, visit DB Comedy’s web site, dbcomedychicago.com, go to DB Comedy’s episodes page at Simplecast.com, and follow us on Facebook (at DB Comedy) and Twitter (@dbcomedychicago).Thanks for listening! Thanks for downloading! 

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