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A weekly dose of four beautiful male New Yorkers gossiping about their sex-lives (or lack thereof) and finding new ways to deal with being a man in the 90's....

Gio and J Dot + Guests


    • Dec 26, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 33m AVG DURATION
    • 155 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from ESS Pod

    Episode 148: Passwo0d

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2016 85:29


    As the year comes to a close, the gang gets evangelical and reflects on their favorite things of this year. Plus reminiscing on favorite movie decades and what made them so great. Crank the nostalgia dial up to 11!

    Episode 147: Santa must Die!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2016 90:37


    The gang gets introspective and talk about old age and death, then reminisces on terrible hangovers and compare amateur fanaticism. Plus, are they Santa-pro or Santa-con?

    Episode 146: Weeaboo i choose YOU

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2016 84:43


    The gang talks about all the new game news and politicians on social media. There’s debate about shows with perfect endings and the casting couch for ESS Pod the movie. Plus the first On Trial: is Stevie-poo a weeaboo?

    Episode 145: Color Neutral Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2016 73:30


    This week the gang is thankful for Black Friday deals and console upgrades. Plus all the greatest creator comebacks you’ve ever wished for!

    Episode 144: The Trumpification of America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2016 88:03


    While social media runs from the horsemen, Gio gets the brick and mortar ready. Before the world ends though black friday IS happening, and we have the definitive guide to navigating through those 4k TV deals. 

    Episode 143: Doctor Stark

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2016 78:24


    The gang watches Disney's 14th entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Final predictions are made on Election 2016. How right were we?

    Episode 142: PSVR, the Universe, and Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2016 75:37


    God can’t reach, Steve can’t see, and Gio can’t handle the light; the gang talks PSVR woes and wows! Plus some great uncopyrighted pitches for TV shows and the top NYC landmarks we’ve never seen!

    Episode 141: Third Party Podders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2016 81:43


    This week the gang talks movie trailers and fall TV shows, squee over the Nintendo Switch, and marvel over old man Wolverine. Plus Hollywood casting critiques and a whole lot of waterworks!

    Episode 140: Sweet Yom Kippur

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2016 69:02


    This week the gang can’t find their shows online and discuss shady alternatives. Plus the gang talks Marvel TV and movie universes, and Gio and Steve share the PSVR experiences. And have you heard about other Abnormal Entertainment podcasts? You will now!

    Episode 139: MudCon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2016 89:40


    Gio narrowly escapes death abroad, Evelyn barely survives Tough Mudder, and Steve and God are mildly inconvenienced at NY Comic Con. Plus the gang considers having TV characters as friends and plan their escape from America after the election.

    Episode 138: Cow Tippers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2016 53:41


    Class is in session! Lessons include Saiyan regeneration, animal sleeping habits and the history of Arrested Development. Plus, Gio’s experience on Abnormal Entertainment’s Cinema Cheeseheads and the teasing of a future project!

    Episode 137: Just a Stranger on the Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2016 80:28


    This week the gang ponders the value of bus billboards. Gio gets shots and no one cares. Juan likes PCs and Steve does too! Evelyn just wants to be in Leo's arms.

    Episode 136: Not Puerto Rican Not in Paris

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2016 76:41


    This week the gang focuses on NYC as they talk about Vendy award winners and tweets about subway riders. There’s Kojima news and spring releases to get excited for in Casual Gamer. Plus favorite soundtracks, arguments about "good movies" and the introduction of awesome things we found this week!

    Episode 135: Heaven Has a Cover Charge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2016 96:20


    Gio can’t stand the heat and wants out of the Taiwanese kitchen. The gang discusses who failed harder this week, Apple or Sony. Plus, everyone plans for a year of paid vacation and complains about parents filling social media with their garbage kids.

    Episode 134: And Then There Was Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2016 71:13


    Gio’s absence results in a friendly episode of rational conversations. The gang shares new things to be afraid of, new politicians being absurd, and new Netflix announcements to get hyped for. Plus, we settle the dating age gap debate and recast the presidential election for even more hilarity!

    Episode 133: We Demand Refunds!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2016 92:07


    Steve comes back from vacation swinging as he and Juan debate No Man Sky’s lies with Gio. It’s a hot episode of logical failings and opinionated rage. Plus, Juan is all about Archer and Gio can’t handle the Nioh boss’s balls. Phrasing!

    Episode 132: The FaDsO Albums

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2016 155:16


    This week we have the triumphant return of FaDsO. On this edition the dudes school the world on phenomenal music and the albums to cherish from the past 2 decades. And just because we love our listeners they top it all off with their top 20 albums of all time. DO NOT miss this one!

    Episode 131: Planet Marvel Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2016 59:23


    This week, Gio is still bitter he likes shitty movies. The crew finally gets their hands on No Man's Sky, and I think we talk about TV too. 

    Episode 130: Hateflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2016 97:43


    This week the SKWAD folds. The crew watches Suicide Squad and proceed to argue for an hour. Other things happen, but Steve is in Turkey so you'll just have to listen!

    Episode 129: WhoTF Still Watches the Olympics!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2016 98:45


    This week Steve follows Evelyn and Gio in ghosting Pokemon Go. Will the gang also ignore the Olympics and No Man’s Sky? What does God think of Jason Bourne remembering his past again?. Plus irritating questions, oft-forgotten favorite foods, and a great idea for future pods!

    Episode 128: Mooooovies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2016 75:26


    Hey, we’re sick of politics! This week the gang ignores the election to focus on real news, SDCC teasers. Who is the 7th JL member? When is Defenders? What is a silhouette? Plus, Evelyn spoils Harry Potter deaths!

    Episode 127: Bye. Bye. BYE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2016 53:18


    This week the gang reviews Ghostbusters without internet. Can men review this movie without devolving to internet hate? Then Casual Gamer brings you the latest news in Pokemon Go, PSVR and indie darling Inside, and an outdated review of Steam Big Picture. Plus, can the guys figure out their purpose in life?      

    Episode 126: ESS Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2016 73:12


    This week starts with Pokemon Go woe and what makes a bad movie, before Steve gets DDOSed about his privacy concerns. And when he leaves in a fury, can the rest of the gang survive some near death experiences?

    Episode 125: It’s Not Time For That Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2016 99:10


    This week the gang gripes over iconic NYC landmarks, VR headset woes and things they hate. There’s also reflections on Groundhog Day, BvS Ultimate Edition and a GoT season 6! Plus, how’s the new Blink 182?

    Episode 124: You’re the Worst Racist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2016 88:22


    The gang welcomes special guest Vanessa back to hear Gio rave about a movie at least a year away, and Steve celebrates science goals that are even further in the future. Then God instigates fond memories of playing hooky. Plus, Evelyn calls out all the racists!

    Episode 123: Work Work Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2016 71:07


    The hype train leaves the station as E3 favorites and disappointments are discussed in an super-special Casual Gamer segment. Then the gang gets deep into love and heartbreak and cupcakes are promised. Plus, Steve is exiled beyond the wall for an overdue GoT chat.

    Episode 122: Farts are Funny!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2016 105:07


    This week the gang debates the power of movie marketing and contemplates death games. Plus, a bit of nostalgia for childhood leads to Gio’s terribly childish question bucket idea!  

    Episode 121: Show Me Your Kitties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2016 86:23


    The gang stacks up this year’s superhero movies against each other, then gets deep into video games.

    Episode 120: You Incepted Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2016 112:20


    The gang talks about the future of Hollywood and the unexpected betrayal by America’s greatest hero. Plus VR headset rage videos, and everyone decides on Gio’s future career!

    Episode 119: Cosmetic Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2016 71:05


    Another Steveless episode and the crew was tired. Still it was dope!

    Episode 118: Korean Youtube Porn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2016 87:02


    The crew aimlessly wanders through topics and uses whatever bathroom they feel like!

    Episode 117: Spider-Man is a Child!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2016 76:21


    The crew gets ready for this year's summer blockbusters, Gio protests against the Regal, Juan and Steve love Disney movies, Evelyn is ready to die and the boys get obsessed with a demo.

    ESS React! ... Captain America The Good War

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2016 51:39


    Steve and Gio watched Captain America: Civil War and this is what they think about it.

    Episode 116: The Calm Before the Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2016 93:55


    This week the gang talks entertainment! Bonus-length Casual Gamer segment on Nintendo strategy, PS4 Neo and X-box anniversary. In media, Marvel TV spreads to other networks, more video game movies and Netflix originals. Plus, what does everyone really think of San Francisco?

    Episode 115: Creep up in the DMs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2016 107:28


    True God has a case of the sniffles, Evelyn doesn't understand pokemon chat, and Gio is offended by Marvel flicks.

    Episode 114: Thou Shalt MARVEL!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2016 108:13


    The crew talks Marvel rewatch impressions, unimportant celebrity gossip, and ridiculous sports fans. Arguments include BvS, how to watch films and hat definitions. Plus, the inaugural episode of God’s Casual Gamer corner!

    Episode 113: Juan Less

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2016 79:31


    Gio dreams of pleasant smells and an ideal Civil War, Steve dreams of Pokemon AR, and Evelyn dreams of green. With no God to guide them, they share their favorite methods for judging others and why they’re all going to hell.

    Episode 112: You’re a Brownie-Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2016 75:05


    This week the gang rails against the MTA, UPS and New York State. Just when it seems there is no justice, along came BvS. Gio is ecstatic; everyone else tries to tear him back down. Plus, Evelyn prepares for battle in a movie theater!

    ESS React! ... BvS colon GvS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2016 73:57


    On the first episode of Eat Sh*t Sleep React, Gio goes up against Steve in the name of all that's good and evil and made by Zack Snyder. 

    Episode 111: WhoTF is Brian Castle!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2016 105:08


    It’s an info-filled episode this week! What is a mud room? How do you report your neighbors? How can Evelyn become head bitch? Plus pet peeves, hidden gem TV shows, GDC faux pas and Hulk Hogan’s greatest victory ever!

    Episode 110: James Earl Christensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2016 96:25


    This week the crew welcomes special guest writer/producer and podcast expert Chris Laudando. They discuss his new short film Sender along with his history with podcasts, comic books and New York City. Plus the functionality of the Staten Island Ferry, BvS and Star Wars opinions, and one of the strangest Question Buckets to date!

    Episode 109: Bae, Where’s My Car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2016 81:16


    This week the gang stuffs their eyeballs with 90’s nostalgia in tv and video games before hitting the hard topics. Can you talk Ghostbusters without offending anyone? Should everything be R-rated? Nuggets, or tenders?

    Episode 108: Live from Indiana

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2016 85:16


    The crew welcomes back their favorite midwesterner. Gio really wants to voice his opinions, Evelyn can't even, Juan cared but doesn't care anymore, and Neil is the bestest at snapchat.... How good was Anaconda though!?

    Episode 107: Hello Lai Wong Bao

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2016 102:06


    This week the crew continues election 2016 arguments, Gio refuses to let people talk trash about BvS, our spirit animals gather up in an Ark, every movie gets a sequel, and much more! 

    Bonus Episode: How To Love Your Demon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2016 93:56


    Writer/Director Jamie Parker and Actors Hayley Heninger and Allen T Law talk to the ESS crew about loving our demons.

    Episode 106: As Messy as the Inside of an H&M

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2016 80:39


    This week the gang discusses poverty-stricken Kanye West’s latest album but not the Grammys because they’re pointless. Gio attacks Steve and Juan for their political opinions for the 5th week in a row, then everyone forgives each other to rave about Deadpool. Plus love, lust and BDSM. 

    Episode 105: Don Lemon Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2016 123:56


    This week the gang has an appetite for bad things like fast foods, soda fountains, and drinking while pregnant. Then they get hungry for political change like better reporting and campaign reform. It’s a smorgasbord episode of idealism, realism and cannibalism. And for dessert; underrated 90’s sitcoms. Bon appétit!

    Episode 104: Phantom Apostrophes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2016 73:45


    This week on ESS Pod; white people are crazy, Kanye/Wiz beef, and Steve refuses to look on the Darkseid. Then God breaks Youtube, Evelyn’s computer has a ghost and everyone devolves to their biggest fears.

    Episode 103: We're Doing it Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2016 98:04


    This week the gang avoids the wrath of Jonas and doesn't go viral with their first Youtube pod! We discuss ‘Hot Topics’ including water and racism, weird nightmares and how much today’s tech would have rocked the 90’s. Plus dique, hangover-free alcohol?! Watch this episode on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blzUhYpqYNk 

    Episode 102: Japanese Oscars SO White!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2016 93:37


    This week the gang welcomes back a special guest in addition to their first random walk-in. We gear up for the Oscars with celebrity deaths and Oscar expectations. Plus, concerts we wish we’d attended, election matters we valued, and Steve gets really uncomfortable to everyone else’s amusement.

    Episode 101: Making a Podcaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2016 133:59


    This week the gang dives deep into TV shows of every type. God demands proper story structure and beautiful audio output, Gio might be over Game of Thrones, and we get deep into measuring sugar. Plus, what’s the best money ever spent?

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