Doomsday Sister Wives

The wives ponder the logistics of living in somebody else's walls. Then they give a long-overdue update on pre-production for "RECOLLECTION," Robert describes a terrible on-set experience he just had, and the show gets a surprise visitor...

Ariel talks about Doctor Death season 2 and poses a question re: ethics and true crime dramatizations on TV. John explains what ruined True Detective for him. Then all the wives try to get up to date on the Gypsy Rose Blanchard situation.

This week the wives discuss a movie first mentioned long ago in DSW lore... AMERICAN CHRISTMAS (2019). It's about a determined grandma's quest to give her family a "Christmas lesson" they'll never forget. And of course Tara Reid is the best part.

In our FIRST EVER (belated) holiday episode, Robert, Ariel, and John do something a little different and break down the most viscerally uncomfortable (and prejudiced?) Christmas movie they've ever seen in their lives.

This week the wives start by recapping their newfound "Fear Thy Neighbor" obsession. Then they talk about dramatic Monopoly games and their favorite nostalgic Christmas movies. Poor John isn't here because he was sick. :( But stay tuned for a very DIFFERENT kind of episode next week... Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

This week the wives get a visit from our resident audio expert, Miguel Nieves! Not only does he know sound like nobody else we know--he's also a great brainstorming partner and helps us come up with the BEST anime idea ever conceived. Just listen and prepare to be amazed. Also we talk about iconic musicians being creeps and wonder aloud if AI is a threat to sound jobs, too. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

The wives get excited for FINALLY finishing principal photography for TrainREC tomorrow. Then they talk about why script supervising is a hard job, Robert tells us how getting EXTRA personal with his short film script has helped move things along, and Ariel talks about how great it is to see gross teenage girls represented in the media. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

Ariel explains how the movie Oldboy collided head-on with her OCD that one time. John destroys Ariel's college memories by bringing up retro Kpop controversies. The wives discuss weird cult horror movies like DEATH BED: THE BED THAT EATS PEOPLE. Robert and John lose their minds over the John Wick series for a second. And Ariel explains why Best in Show (2000) is NOT a mockumentary... not by a long shot. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

We kick off with an INTENSE confrontation between Robert and John as they recap the most regretful bet of Robert's life. Then the wives talk about the weird, joke-y racism from 2000s movies, try to find out how much Brendan Fraser's fat suit weighed, and discuss the ethics of laughing at that walrus from GotG3. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

This week our guest is SJSU Film Production Society president Selina Du! First, she reminisces with the wives on their infamous "Georgie" sketch. Then they discuss the value of giving up control (in film projects), the (apparently) universal experience of being friendless in high school, and FPS's upcoming new production. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

Yolanda Ha is a guest on the show! FINALLY! First she tells the wives about playing a detective in a Narainbow Films project and spending a semester abroad in Japan. Then, everyone reminisces on doing an escape room in Irvine and John fact-checks the studio's Pokemon knowledge. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

The wives (and John) ponder whether or not suffering is integral to the 48 hour film competition. Ariel explains how mentally casting celebrities in her scripts helps her write and Robert pitches a film idea he got from a song. Then, they celebrate the end of the WGA strike! Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

The wives apologize for losing last week's long-awaited Yolanda guest episode. Robert describes what it was like being on the world's worst kids' baseball team. Then the wives talk about bad reality TV show writing, consider forgiving Drew Barrymore, and Ariel sings her praises for Inside No. 9. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

Ariel pitches an undercover docuseries in the name of all filmmakers and screenwriters victimized by "clickbait" channels. Robert updates us on the continuing saga of TrainREC press manufacturing. Then there's a reassuring announcement regarding Ariel's last script coverage venture and the wives talk about making friends with boys vs. girls in kindergarten. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

The wives discuss why they've lost emotional investment in Marvel movies, why porn addicts should do their loved ones a favor and skip Oppenheimer, and how many legs qualify you as a human centipede. Ariel announces her most recent screenwriting "win." Then they give a quick pre-production update on their upcoming short film. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

Robert tells us how a meeting with a potential investor went this week. Then, the wives talk about what makes them “feel like a writer,” and Ariel helps Robert mentally prepare for an isolated, self-imposed writing retreat in the desert. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

Ariel's mom gives her advice on how to work around her face blindness. Then the wives talk about the ongoing writer/actor strike, edibles kicking in at the wrong moments, and AI acting of the future. Snails >>>>> slugs btw. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

This week the wives get a visit from local comedian, horror aficionado, and (bad) poet, Alby Bastida! Alby shares his feelings on horror movie remakes, awkward encounters he's had after publishing his poetry, and his tips for aspiring stand up comedians. Then everyone unwinds with some Starbucks/retail survival stories and coffee opinions. Now you can help Alby save the bats! 25% of his T-shirt sale earnings go toward bat sanctuaries: https://www.teepublic.com/user/bad-poetry-inc ; https://www.redbubble.com/people/badpoetryinc/shop Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

First, the wives issue a warning about the insidious foot fondler currently on the loose in Lake Tahoe. Then they reminisce on the Sharknado movies, debate "eyebrow acting," conduct a brief acting workshop, and talk about what's going on with HBO's The Idol. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

This week the wives are coming at you from Lake Tahoe! Their friends Joseph, THE Allen, Andre, and Cristina take turns answering two questions: 1) If you could adapt or re-adapt any IP into a movie or TV show, which would you choose? and 2) Which movie or show have you seen recently that disproves the "everything these days is unoriginal" lie? They also take breaks to discuss The Righteous Gemstones (bc Ariel made Robert watch the pilot), survivalist reality TV, and their favorite things they did in Tahoe. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

The wives kick it off by comparing times they burnt out on script ideas REAL fast. Then they reminisce on that one time they (+ Zandra) went down to Hollywood to spend a day at a studio and watch a show get made. That's including the part where Robert and Zandra crashed some rich dead guy's estate sale and Robert got yelled at on set by possibly the world's youngest diva. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

Principal photography for TrainREC is WRAPPED so the wives convene to give all the details and suck their own DICKS over how WELL everything went. Ariel also gives her personal recommendation for paid screenplay coverage for writers who need feedback, Robert updates us on his uphill battle vs. his personal short film script, and Ariel tells us about that one time she overheard a couple other Jews be horny in Hebrew in a public candy store. Spoiler alert: this will NOT be our first video episode. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

Naren and John are back to promote TrainREC! They recap production progress and tell the origin story of their friendship. Then everyone reminisces on that one time Robert used erotic fanfiction to make a friend, and John complains about his ongoing morph suit curse. Donate to the TrainREC fundraiser: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/trainrec-pilot#/ Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

The wives kick it off by pondering whether or not ghosts get offended by their representation in movies. Then they talk about writers and directors with creepy "things," the official start of TrainREC production on the horizon, future plans for Ariel's short film, and the importance of taking risks. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry

Robert shares how he's prepared for a weekend of 12-hour shoots, starting tomorrow. Then the wives touch on the writers' strike, and Ariel explains why she's so stand-up curious. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

It's Robert's birthday! And Sam's back to finish what he started! He joins the wives to discuss their favorite recent examples of world-building (including: The Mandalorian, Avatar, and Schmigadoon). Then they all ponder the practical uses of vaginal teeth. Finally, they try to figure out what the most important thing in the world is, after all. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

This week the wives discuss how comedy has changed over the past 20 years (and how it hasn't), Robert recaps the John Wick movie moments that he couldn't take seriously, and Ariel gets to learn all about Robert's kidney spasms and his take on water bottles. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry

Sam Yokel--artist, and the voice of God himself--joins the show to briefly recap the boys' recent "12 hour film challenge" before he's suddenly raptured 10 minutes into the episode. The remaining wives then discuss why they will never be gaffers, the best stage of writing a screenplay, a new recap of Ariel's latest nightmare (you're welcome Naren), and the recent Dhar Mann scandal. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

The legendary music-man Ben McSherry joins the wives to talk about music video production, dipping our toes into stand-up, surviving mistakes onstage, and devastating clothing mishaps that involved toilets. Check out his music @oceansinsilhouette on Instagram, Spotify, Youtube, and Apple Music! Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

Does everything have a soul? The wives think so. Also Ariel had this Mindhunters-induced nightmare-a-thon that she wants to talk about. And Robert might be a good cop one day, you never know. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

Friend of the show and traveling beacon of positivity Jacob Gunter joins the wives to talk about acting in the Bay Area and LA, exposing our dark humor via our scripts, spiritual healing, and the challenges that sparked his weight loss journey. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

The sister wives finally report on the dramatic conclusion of TrainREC callbacks...but not before comparing high school band practice rooms and "sex couches." Then they go over more film production anxieties, their relationships with rollercoasters, that show-business "craving," and putting a positive spin on being an ugly mofo. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

Robert and Ariel give the latest on TrainREC callbacks. Then they exchange stories of surviving religious conversion attempts and try to figure out what it would be like to... "morph" with each other. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

Robert and Ariel talk about their experience being proud pageant moms for a weekend, the implications of HBO's Velma, and times they wish they chose violence as children. Intro/outro by Ben McSherry.

Robert and Ariel regroup after the holiday break to go over their filmmaking goals for the new year. Also, cheesesteaks. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

The sister wives kick things off with a tense confrontation regarding a questionable moment from episode 7. Then they cover old scripts, swimming classes from hell, and... parenting. Sure, why not. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

The sister wives try to talk about relaxation techniques but that doesn't last long. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

The legendary Naren joins the show to talk horror movies, personal growth, and Robert's nightmarish bedroom makeover. Check out his work @narainbowfilms on Instagram! Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

DSW mega-fan John is here to tell the world the #TRUTH about why Robert got fired from that one job. Then the sister wives discuss handling PA burnout and Ariel explains why Rob Zombie's The Munsters = actual career goals.

After several friendly reminders that Robert and Ariel have a podcast, they finally record another podcast. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

This week the sister wives have their first special guest—Allen! That's right, THE Allen. Everyone talks on their current writing projects, drags their older scripts, and wonders how the f**k do you write a beat sheet again? Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

The sister wives recap their recent journeys to Idaho and Los Angeles. Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.

Robert and Ariel debrief their recent 48hr Film Competition experience, then explain how they almost lost $1k on a blood-soaked hotel room. (Recorded 12/14/2021) Intro/outro music by Ben McSherry.