Jimbo's Paradise

This is it.  The last episode.  Jimbo has assembled many of his past guests for a big inebriated Christmas party to bid farewell after 5 seasons of JIMBO'S PARADISE.  This final episode has it all: conversations that will be permanently fried into your brain forever, prizes, and some of the worst but best bits we've ever had on JP. Thank you to everyone who has tuned in these last 5 or so years.  While this is technically the official end of JIMBO'S PARADISE, one more episode will be released within the next couple years, a sequel to episode 17.  Jimbo is also already working on a brand new podcast with a long time friend of JIMBO'S PARADISE so be looking out for that. Thank you good gorillas, you're the best.

After 5 seasons of running his mouth, it's time we take Jimbo down a few pegs.  Enjoy.

Horror audio drama Tales From Beyond the Pale's creators Larry Fessenden and Glenn McQuaid are with Jimbo this month to talk about the landmark program.  Learn why they decided to start a horror audio drama series in the 2000s and what led to them being the best to do it in the modern world.  Plus a lot of fun stories along the way and a lotta laughs.  Get spooky with Jimbo's Paradise this October! For more spooky episodes check out: 6, 17, 23, 35, 42, 47, and 55

Waters is back so he and Jimbo can play SNL Trivial Pursuit.  This is probably the best episode of this podcast ever. 

Join Jimbo as he shares broadcasts from his racecar driver grandpa's early 80s pirate radio station straight outta Glamis, California.  This episode proves that whatever is up with Jimbo, it's hereditary.

Jimbo and his friend Wes attempt the 9x9x9: 9 beers and 9 hot dogs during 9 innings of baseball.  Join them plus hilarious guests like Jojo, KB, and Rodge Dodgson for thrills, spills, and some truly drunken conversation about baseball, sitcoms, and some of the best organ playing you've ever heard.  It's one of those episodes that's hard to sell in a description, but you'll be glued to the end once you start.  Go Fathers!  Go Phillips!  I don't even know who won at this point.

Get ready for an incredible episode of JIMBO'S PARADISE featuring the multi-talented filmmaker, composer, writer, and sound editor - GRAHAM REZNICK!  Peek behind the red (but they were supposed to be blue) curtains and learn more about his mesmerizing experimental film I CAN SEE YOU, his hit Shudder series DEADWAX, and his collaborations with renowned filmmaker TI WEST on chilling masterpieces such as THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIl and THE INNKEEPERS. But that's not all—brace yourself for a thrilling exploration of Reznick's immersive video game narratives, including his incredible contributions to UNTIL DAWN, THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY: MAN OF MEDAN, THE QUARRY, and more.  Plus we discuss his enthralling work with the horror audio play series, TALES FROM BEYOND THE PALE, and explore his incredible musical releases as well (https://grahamreznick.bandcamp.com/).  Don't miss out on this episode of JIMBO'S PARADISE, it just might kill you. [There were some audio issues during the recording of this episode, which is totally Zoom's fault and not Jimbo's]

Learn all about Simply Mad About the Mouse, a longform music video released by Disney in 1991 featuring covers of well known songs from their movies done by popular musical artists of the time like Billy Joel, LL Cool J, and Soul II Soul.  Jimbo has loved the feature since he was a kid and hoped to bring some more attention to a lost gem by chatting with director, writer, and producer Scott Garen who oversaw the project and many of the videos.  They'll break down the tracklist, get deep behind the scenes on lots of the songs and videos, and share some really cool stories along the way.  Hope you're simply mad about this episode. All clips from Simply Mad About the Mouse are the property of Disney.   The content of this podcast may occasionally include copyrighted material. Under the doctrine of "fair use" in copyright law, we are permitted to use copyrighted material for purposes such as commentary, criticism, teaching, and research. Our usage of such material is intended to enhance the understanding and discussion of the topics we cover. It is important to note that our use of copyrighted material is done in good faith and is not intended to infringe upon the rights of copyright holders. We strive to utilize these materials sparingly and selectively, providing proper attribution whenever possible. However, the determination of fair use is subjective and can vary depending on various factors, such as the purpose and nature of the use, the amount and substantiality of the portion used, and the effect of the use on the potential market for the copyrighted work. While we make every effort to ensure that our use of copyrighted material falls within the boundaries of fair use, we acknowledge that legal interpretations may differ. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used inappropriately or if you have any concerns regarding the usage of copyrighted material in this podcast, please contact jimmygreen.radio@gmail.com. We are open to discussing any such concerns and will make reasonable efforts to address them. Please remember that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the copyright holders of any material used.  

Join Jimbo for a one-sided chat about all things Alien along with dives into the Predator franchise, AI generated fortune cookie fortunes, deep thoughts, and a reading of some naughty xenomorph fan fiction.  Grab a towel.

Due to some unexpected delays, Jimbo decides to just have a chat with you this month about things going on in his life, with the bulk of the episode being about movies he loves that he thinks more people should see.  Learn the truth about what's been going on behind the scenes of Jimbo's Paradise, and find out why it's coming to a close in December of this year after 5 seasons.

NO JIMBO.  JUST GALS.  Brib, Katie, Val, Nicole, and Star return to Jimbo's Paradise for a gals-only episode about love, lust, and some of the most embarrassing dating moments you've ever heard.

On this episode, Jimbo talks about his experience with essential tremor, a progressive neurological disorder that he was born with.  He also chats with Patrick McCartney, executive director of the International Essential Tremors Foundation and gets plenty of eye-opening information about the disorder, its causes, treatments, and more.  Visit essentialtremor.org to learn more.

Oh man, this one goes some weird places.  A Christmas episode about margaritas quickly descends into chaos as special guests drop by for an unofficial JIMBO'S PARADISE Christmas party.  This episode is basically just like overhearing conversations at a party and then wondering who invited you.  And you're not going to believe everything Nicole tells us . . . with guests Trey, Eric, Cedric, Jordan, KB, Val, Nicole, Alvin, Wes, and Q

Waters is back for the first time since season 1 of JIMBO'S PARADISE to discuss all things Weird Al in the wake of the release of his new biopic starring Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame.  Jimb and Waters discuss Al's music, favorites, the new movie, Al in visual media, plus play some games like Weird Al Words and Name That Al.  Oh, and look out, because around every corner, there's a righty conspiracy theory podcast host ready to infiltrate this episode.

Note: This episode was recorded on Zoom and for the first time you can watch an episode of Jimbo's Paradise on YouTube.  Just search the name of this episode. Chris LaMartina, director of such fine horror films as WNUF Halloween Special, Call Girl of Cthulhu, What Happens Next Will Scare You, and this year's Out There Halloween Mega Tape a.k.a. The WNUF Halloween Sequel, joins Jimbo to talk about his filmwork, fake archival footage, Halloween, and some of their favorites in the realm of horror.  Don't turn the lights off, it's Jimbo's Scaradise.

Jimbo's out sick this month, so Star steps in to interview new electronic artist Groffic about his new album coming out October 4th, 2022.  Find out about meaning behind a lot of Groffic's work and the inspirations and influences that went into the album.

Jimbo had himself a fine weekend at Wrecking Ball Metal Madness Vol. 2.  However, everything didn't go as planned for the podcast.  Enjoy some chats with friends and anecdotes from the weekend's events.

On this episode, Jimbo is talking about amusement park wavepools.  There hasn't been an episode like this yet.

Jojo is back to talk with Jimbo about a mutual passion of theirs, the Jurassic Park franchise.  This one's a wonderful conversation between 2 dear friends filled with laughs, learning, and a lovable liopleurodon named Chonchi.  They'll rank the 6 films, discuss their favorite characters, try out the new Carls Jr Jurassic World tie-in burger, talk toys, and so much more.  Hold on to your butts, it's Jimbo's Paradise.

Jimbo does his very first gaming stream and it's WILD.  He plays a horror game he's never played before and it's an entertaining time (for you, but not Jimbo).  Don't miss out on what could arguably be the best gaming stream of all time!!

Tyler is back less than a year after his last appearance, and while this is a really fun one and a true fly-on-the-wall conversation, it's also got a bit of sadness to it.  Tyler is moving and it will be the furthest Jimb and him have ever been apart, so Jimbo wanted to have him on again in person before that got harder.  C'mon baby don't you wanna go back to that same old place, sweet home Chicajimbo.

Katie and Bribbo return to discuss the 4 Swedes that bind them with Jimbo, the one and only - ABBA.   On this trip into paradise, they chat about their favorite songs, the new album, the A*Teens, Mamma Mia, re-cast Mamma Mia and Wicked, and Gagagool, a chat about Lady Gaga that (mostly) doens't involve Jimbo.  Mamma Mia!  Here we go again!Ty

Val is back for the 2nd Valentine's Day in a row to talk love again.  This time Val and Jimb hit record and the fun didn't stop until they both ran out of energy which can take a while.  On this episode: MFK: Royals, 2 Lies & A Truth: Celeb Weddings, worst Valentines gifts, and some top notch First Date Tips.  V-Day may be over, but love is infinite, idiot.

Happy New Year!!  Jimbo goes solo this episode to talk about rejected episode ideas, plus re-introducing and re-acquainting everyone with what JP is.

Texas Death Metal champs Creeping Death stop by Jimbo's Paradise to spread some Christmas cheer this year.  Enjoy some tour stories, listen as Rico gets kicked out of the band after an unannounced special surprise guest shows up, plus skinwalkers, fire alarms, and the whole band trying to gaslight Jimbo into thinking he hallucinated Dominic the Donkey.  Don't forget to enter to win the special 1/1 of cover of their new ep The Edge of Existence.  Listen for details.

We're headin out west! Or sorta northeast?  We're headin somewhere for this episode of JIMBO'S PARADISE.  Jimbo's old friend, country artist and songwriter Colton Venner calls in to discuss country music, their favorite country albums, country albums for aliens, red dirt, and their respective journeys into and through country music.

Happy Halloween from all the ghoul-rillas at JIMBO'S PARADISE.  This month, Jimbo's old pal Parker comes to Paradise so they can watch 2 brutal films from Jim's collection, discuss their favorite horror films of the last year, their favorite horror soundtracks, and more.

Jimb's friend Dan stops by Paradise for the first time in over 2 years to chat about their favorite movie soundtracks.  Not scores, just soundtracks.  This episode is filled with fun anecdotes, you'll learn a lot, and find out about some soundtracks you definitely need to check out.

You can win a huge prize package if you can help us solve a 10 year old mystery in this episode of Jimbo's Paradise.  Detective Jimbo is on the case tracking down clues, criminals, and witnesses on this true crime meets film noir episode.  Listen in to find out everything you need to know, but don't be surprised if you can't solve the mystery.  The answer is out there . . .

The thrilling conclusion of an original Dungeons & Dragons campaign written by Dungeon Master Taylor Ponzo.  Jimbo, Abby, Kyle, and Spencer continue their quest for a legendary golden VHS copy of the Michael Crichton movie Congo.  What terrors await them?  Tune in and find out.  This episode is part 2 of the Roll 2 Hit Trilogy (30-32) and part 2 of the D&D campaign (31-32).

It's here!! The first half of an all new Jimbo's Paradise influenced Dungeons & Dragons campaign written by Dungeon Master Taylor Ponzo.  Taylor and his wife Abby of dice and rug making company Roll 2 Hit come to Paradise again after their appearance on the last episode, along with fan favorite KB, and new guest Spencer!  Together they and Jimbo embark on a journey to retrieve the mythical golden VHS copy of the classic 90s movie CONGO.  Plus details on how you can win a JIMBO'S PARADISE and Roll 2 Hit prize package (find @jimmygreenradio on Insta and Twitter for details)!! Part 2 of the campaign coming in July!!

Join Jimbo for an all new episode of Jimbo's Paradise and the beginning of an incredible adventure.  Married couple Taylor and Abby started a company called Roll 2 Hit when they were unemployed during the pandemic, making dice and rugs and expanding beyond the reaches of their original plans.   We chat about the origins of Roll 2 Hit, take a D&D and dice quiz, discuss the insanity that is Dragon Strike, and chat about the next 2 upcoming episodes of Jimbo's Paradise and the all new original Dungeons & Dragons campaign in store (and a giveaway!!).

Jim's longtime friend Tyler stops in for the first time at Paradise to answer listener questions and more questions from the Big Box of Questions.  Cooking, guilty fantasies, and stories they probably shouldn't tell, all on this chatty episode of JIMBO'S PARADISE.

Austin (Survival Method/Enchant, Truth), Cedric (Pulled Under, Something You're Not, Character Assassin), and Kyle (Character Assassin, Cellblock, Something You're Not, Pulled Under) all return to JIMBO'S PARADISE for an all new sketch comedy episode, including: -The Distracted Godfather -Tribute Band Coachella -Doggy Heaven -The Forgotten Hits of Country -The Annual Kaiju Monsters' Ball -A Song Darker Than Immortal Technique's "Dance With the Devil" -A Jazz Record That Will Blow Your Mind

Val (and her boyfriend Wes) is back at Jimbo's Paradise and this time they're talking about loooooooove.  Val puts the Val in Valentine's Day as they discuss love myths, the art of communication, and some cringey V-Day stories among other topics.  Cozy up with the one you love, or your favorite toy if you're single, and enjoy this new episode.

For the first episode of the new year, Jimmy is sharing 3 guided meditations that he wrote and produced but were ultimately rejected by all the major meditation apps.  Hopefully, they will bring you peace in 2021.

Jimbo gets snowed in at Paradise, and decides to reach out to his friend Ty Yarborough to cure his loneliness.  While they're chatting, Ty's house is broken into by 2 unidentified criminal-types . . . but Ty was prepared for them.  Along the way Jimbo and Ty discuss one of the greatest holiday films ever made, the Top 5 Sexiest Santas, and Jimbo runs down his Good Gorilla/Bad Gorilla List for 2020.  Season 3 of Jimbo's Paradise starts in January!!

This month, Jimbo is thankful for his friend Cedric Santillan (Truth, Pulled Under, Character, Assassin, The Kinky Bastards) coming for a visit in Paradise.  Cedric is one of Jimmy's best friends and one of the great minds behind Central Arts, a North Texas community arts center that offers more than you can imagine.  Ced also discusses anime and perception, and how Street Fighter brought him to a stronger sense of patience. 

Happy Halloween to all the good gorillas!!  Jim invites his good pal, drummer Lincoln Mullins (Creeping Death, Character Assassin, Cellblock, Holy Order, and about 1000 other bands) to Paradise.  Jimmy chose 2 of those most tough to sit through films in his horror collection, and he and Linc sat down to watch them, then discussed them on this episode.  Also Jimmy shares his favorite horror films of 2020, Linc goes to therapy, and Josh Ruben, writer/director/star of the new movie SCARE ME (available on Shudder) drops in for a minute to tell all the good gorillas about the film.  It's one spooky jungle this month in . . . JIMBO'S PARADISE.

On August 25th, 2020, Dallas-Fort Worth, the state of Texas, the hardcore scene, the metal scene, friends, and fans everywhere were devastated by the passing of Riley Gale, vocalist for crossover thrash band Power Trip.  Riley was a brilliant, hilarious, and caring person who left an impression on every life he came in contact with.  Jimmy reached out publicly and privately to people to record audio of stories and memories of Riley to pay tribute to the incredible legend he was.  Hear from fans, close friends, and Jimmy as they all discuss the impact that this shining star of Texas had on thousands of lives.  Please donate to DallasHopeCharities.org and the Riley Gale Library. Riley Gale forever, 1986-2020.

It's another episode of Trey's Utopia!  This time Trey welcomes his pal Jimmy Green for some chatting and figuring out the perfect riffs for specific activities.  Plus, his old pals Preston and Crystal call in so that Crystal can help us Americans learn some Australian.  Plus an Action Assignment on this episode of TREY'S UTOPIA

Jimbo is joined by his old pal, and now wrestler, Allie Kat.  Allie has the spent the last few years rising up in the world of professional wrestling.  Allie takes you through her journey from college dropout to the fearsome feline of the ring she is today.  Also, Allie names off 3 wrestlers she'd love to fight and 3 famous people she'd love to fight as well.  Plus wrestlers in movies, Mechanical Chicago Bullsh*t, and more!  Sit down in your favorite folding chair and enjoy the show.

Jordan Kelley is back in Paradise with Jimbo to talk about the comic books they first fell in love with.  Jimmy and Jordan have talked about comics before and it's been an often requested episode subject by Good Gorillas everywhere so it felt like time for the fellas to talk about them at length again.

Jimbo's very first solo, non-fiction episode of the podcast is here!  Jimmy requested topics, subjects, and things to review for a few weeks and then reviewed a bunch of what was submitted to him.  If you enjoy his cynical side, this is the episode is for you!

Jimmy's back with his second foray into horror audio drama.  Listen to an all new sci-fi horror story written and performed by Jimmy for everyone going through isolation, loneliness, and mental health issues affected by the pandemic and the restrictions it's placed on our lives. Additional sound effects from freesounds.org

Social distancing is key right now and with coronavirus setting statistical records in the U.S., Jimmy is staying home just like so many others.  But JIMBO'S PARADISE doesn't stop.  Jimmy makes and takes some calls from some new folks along with some previous guest favorites.  Discussions on how COVID-19 is effecting everyday life, loss of work, and more.  Along with some odd characters and some stuff about a sandwich for like 30 minutes?  Stay safe, stay home.  Thank you for listening.

Pat and Christian from A Pathetic Podcast are back in Paradise to discuss Jimbo's legal and financial ownership of A Pathetic Podcast and how it effects canon.  Plus more talk about the upcoming JIMBO'S PARADISE live episode on March 14th.  Then the lid comes off as they discuss THINGS THAT SUCK

Jimbo's back at it in 2020.  For the first episode of Season 2, Jimmy, KB, and Jojo decided to write and perform some skits and sketches.  Two odd fellas go into a vape shop, a sergeant with something to hide, a lesson to be learned about books in horror movies, commercials, and more.    Plus KB & JG story time and details about the upcoming live event on March 14th at Central Arts of Bedford.

With a busy holiday season choking time for everyone, Jimmy Green decided to check in with all the guests from the first season of the show.  You'll laugh, you'll emote, you'll get details on the next two episodes coming in season 2 starting in 2020 including the very first JIMBO'S PARADISE LIVE (Feb 22nd, Central Arts of Bedford).  Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from Jimbo and the gang and thank you so much for helping make this such a big first year and season for JIMBO'S PARADISE.

This time in JIMBO'S PARADISE, Jimbo brings Val back plus their friends Wes (no it's a different Wes) and Clayton to review Jimmy's acoustic project he started 12 years ago and gave up when he realized how much it sucked.  If you're ready to laugh, if you're ready to cringe, if you're ready for Jimbo's friends to riff on some of his worst musical output, then join the podcast sweeping the floor in the back of a closed down Spaghetti Warehouse in Dallas.

For the month of October with Halloween on the way, Jimmy wanted to chat about horror films (mostly) so he invited KB and Q'Bone back into Paradise.  Jimmy discusses his favorites and disappointments of 2019 along with the best of extreme/gore films, the best horror films to watch on Netflix this month, an examination of the name of HP Lovecraft's cat, and the fellas decide how they'd fare in a fight against the spooky cereal mascots.  Live from Spookghetti Werewolfhouse, it's JIMBO'S PARADISE.