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Mike Sacks interviews ‘outsider music’ expert and musician Paul Major on the release of his fantastic new book ‘Feel the Music: The Psychedelic Worlds of Paul Major.’ An abundance of rare music clips! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike Sacks interviews 'outsider music' expert and musician Paul Major on the release of his fantastic new book 'Feel the Music: The Psychedelic Worlds of Paul Major.' An abundance of rare music clips!This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Drew Friedman, a cartoonist, illustrator, author, and son of Bruce Jay Friedman, chats with Mike about his new book Chosen People. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Drew Friedman, a cartoonist, illustrator, author, and son of Bruce Jay Friedman, chats with Mike about his new book Chosen People.This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike speaks with legendary writer Jack Handey (SNL, “Deep Thoughts”, “The Stench of Honolulu”) about his friendship with Steve Martin, writing for yourself, and about his new book “Please Stop the Deep Thoughts.” Ian Goldstein and Rob Schulte chat with Danny McBride and Walton Goggins about the final season of their show Vice Principals, as well as how they approach their craft. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike speaks with legendary writer Jack Handey (SNL, "Deep Thoughts", "The Stench of Honolulu") about his friendship with Steve Martin, writing for yourself, and about his new book "Please Stop the Deep Thoughts." Ian Goldstein and Rob Schulte chat with Danny McBride and Walton Goggins about the final season of their show Vice Principals, as well as how they approach their craft. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike chats with Maryland native Richard Chizmar of Cemetery Dance magazine and co-author—with Stephen King—of Gwendy’s Button Box. Ian Goldstein speaks with Mona Chalabi of FiveThirtyEight and The Guardian. Rob investigates alternative revenue streams and uses the phrase “dancing Agamemnon at Jacob’s Pillow.” Please visit: http://cemeterydance.com This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike chats with Maryland native Richard Chizmar of Cemetery Dance magazine and co-author—with Stephen King—of Gwendy's Button Box. Ian Goldstein speaks with Mona Chalabi of FiveThirtyEight and The Guardian. Rob investigates alternative revenue streams and uses the phrase "dancing Agamemnon at Jacob's Pillow." Please visit: http://cemeterydance.com This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike speaks with Leslie Kean, the author of Surviving Death: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for an Afterlife. Ian Goldstein has a moment with comedian Joe Pera about stand-up and his series at Brooklyn's Union Hall, "Summer Nights." Rob stumbles upon a UFO Vlog while hanging out on his stoop. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike speaks with Leslie Kean, the author of Surviving Death: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for an Afterlife. Ian Goldstein has a moment with comedian Joe Pera about stand-up and his series at Brooklyn’s Union Hall, “Summer Nights.” Rob stumbles upon a UFO Vlog while hanging out on his stoop. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike talks with Ben Schwartz about improv, acting, and hustling; and then speaks with Caroline Weaver of CW Pencil Enterprise. Ian Goldstein chats with comedian and former Nick Arcade host Phil Moore about a new game show he's creating. Rob discovers a unique summer camp. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike Sacks returns from his yearly vision quest to introduce to the world his latest project, STINKER LETS LOOSE! Mike speaks with Seinfeld writer and Silicon Valley producer Alec Berg, and Ian Goldstein speaks with Jena Friedman about comedy’s role in politics. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike talks with Ben Schwartz about improv, acting, and hustling; and then speaks with Caroline Weaver of CW Pencil Enterprise. Ian Goldstein chats with comedian and former Nick Arcade host Phil Moore about a new game show he’s creating. Rob discovers a unique summer camp. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike Sacks returns from his yearly vision quest to introduce to the world his latest project, STINKER LETS LOOSE! Mike speaks with Seinfeld writer and Silicon Valley producer Alec Berg, and Ian Goldstein speaks with Jena Friedman about comedy's role in politics.This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Writer Harrison Scott Key author of The World’s Largest Man joins the show this week along with Borscht Belt photographer Marisa Scheinfeld, and creators of BrightLite Magazine Ami Komai and Christa Renee. Rob answers some intriguing fan mail. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Writer Harrison Scott Key author of The World's Largest Man joins the show this week along with Borscht Belt photographer Marisa Scheinfeld, and creators of BrightLite Magazine Ami Komai and Christa Renee. Rob answers some intriguing fan mail. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week Rhea Seehorn of Better Call Saul speaks with Mike Sacks about acting techniques for stage and screen and talks character development for her current role as Kim Wexler. We’re also lucky to have an interview with Mike Drucker, the former staff writer for The Tonight Show and currently the co-head writer of the new Netflix series Bill Nye Saves the World. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
This week Rhea Seehorn of Better Call Saul speaks with Mike Sacks about acting techniques for stage and screen and talks character development for her current role as Kim Wexler. We're also lucky to have an interview with Mike Drucker, the former staff writer for The Tonight Show and currently the co-head writer of the new Netflix series Bill Nye Saves the World. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike interviews David Dubos, the director of the upcoming (long-awaited) film about the classic novel, A Confederacy of Dunces. Rob joins a cult. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Rob plays a recording from his days at the University of Kansas. Ian Goldstein talks with Lukas Kaiser a VP Creative Director for Viacom – helping create and oversee branded content for Comedy Central, Spike TV and the soon to be launched Paramount Network This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Rob plays a recording from his days at the University of Kansas. Ian Goldstein talks with Lukas Kaiser a VP Creative Director for Viacom - helping create and oversee branded content for Comedy Central, Spike TV and the soon to be launched Paramount NetworkThis episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike interviews David Dubos, the director of the upcoming (long-awaited) film about the classic novel, A Confederacy of Dunces. Rob joins a cult. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike interviews author George Saunders about his latest, and first, novel, “Lincoln in the Bardo,” and talks with Miles Kahn of “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.” Mike discloses a pornographic past.This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike talks with TV historian and canned laughter expert Ben Glenn about the history of the Laff Machine and fake laughter! APPLAUSE! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike interviews author George Saunders about his latest, and first, novel, "Lincoln in the Bardo," and talks with Miles Kahn of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee." Mike discloses a pornographic past. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike talks with TV historian and canned laughter expert Ben Glenn about the history of the Laff Machine and fake laughter! APPLAUSE! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike gets in touch with yet another girlfriend, his high school prom date who dumped him for another guy. And Mike talks with writer and investigative journalist Jon Ronson about the far right and their hold on American politics. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike tells the ladies the rules they need to know when making love to him, and then talks with his comedic hero Adam Resnick (Late Night with David Letterman, Get a Life, Cabin Boy, Will Not Attend)as well as the musician/songwriter behind his favorite album of 2016, the amazing Adia Victoria! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike tells the ladies the rules they need to know when making love to him, and then talks with his comedic hero Adam Resnick (Late Night with David Letterman, Get a Life, Cabin Boy, Will Not Attend)as well as the musician/songwriter behind his favorite album of 2016, the amazing Adia Victoria! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike talks with Monkee great and early proponent of country rock, MICHAEL NESMITH, about music, comedy, and his involvement in the early years of MTV. Monkee fans rejoice! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike receives robocalls from his neighbors. Also, Mike talks with comedy legend Paul Feig! For more than an hour! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike receives robocalls from his neighbors. Also, Mike talks with comedy legend Paul Feig! For more than an hour! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike talks with Monkee great and early proponent of country rock, MICHAEL NESMITH, about music, comedy, and his involvement in the early years of MTV. Monkee fans rejoice!This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike digs down deep into pure comedy gold with Conan and Late Show writer/performer Brian Stack. Also, Larry King and Colonel Sanders babble but hard! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike digs down deep into pure comedy gold with Conan and Late Show writer/performer Brian Stack. Also, Larry King and Colonel Sanders babble but hard!This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike talks with music and songwriting legend Gordon Lightfoot! Mike interviews a shut-in travel guru about recommended vacation destinations. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike talks with music and songwriting legend Gordon Lightfoot! Mike interviews a shut-in travel guru about recommended vacation destinations.This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike Sacks interviews the great Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and Mike reads a pet adoption notice for a demon-possessed pooch. Might you be interested? This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike catches up with an old friend. It goes badly. Mike interviews Julie Klausner, the creator and co-star of “Difficult People,” and co-host of “Double Threat” as well as an interview with Billy Domineau, the author of the “Seinfeld 9/11” script. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike interviews writer/director Etan Cohen of “Idiocracy,” “Tropic Thunder,” and “Get Hard.” Paul Lynde gets cheeky. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike talks comedy with Jen Statsky, writer for Parks and Recreation, Hello Ladies, Lady Dynamite, and the upcoming fall NBC sitcom, The Good Place, starring Ted Danson and Kristen Bell! Producer Rob shares a babbling segment from his days in Kansas, at 33 1/3 speed. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Interview with cartoonist, writer, and creator of Netflix’s “Bojack Horseman,” Lisa Hanawalt. Much is discussed, including a fear of public vomiting. Also . . . rare excerpts from the Tube Bar Tapes, the 1970s crank calls that later influenced the crank calls between Bart and Moe the Bartender on The Simpsons! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Sweet Axl Rose talks dirty and an interview with storyteller extraordinaire Adam Wade, 20-time Moth Slam winner. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike tells some hilarious jokes that don’t end hilariously and a fascinating interview with comedy great Dan Powell, executive producer of Inside Amy Schumer. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike speaks with mysterious joke writer Gus Blankman in the final installment of episode 4. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Head of UTA publishing, Byrd Leavell, joins Mike Sacks in part 3 of episode 4.This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike gets in touch with his second girlfriend and it does not go well. Also, in our “Babbling Segment,” M. Night Shyamalan gets all twisty! This guy is a scamp! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike Sacks speaks with American satirist Neal Pollack in Part 1 of Episode 4. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike speaks with mysterious joke writer Gus Blankman in the final installment of episode 4. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Head of UTA publishing, Byrd Leavell, joins Mike Sacks in part 3 of episode 4. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network