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Welcome to Six Pack, where journalists/screenwriters/dudes Shawn Donnelly and Steve Mazzucchi discuss six fascinating topics while drinking a six pack of beer. It might get weird. Or at least drunk.

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    • Feb 5, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 100 EPISODES


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    Last Episode?? (Ep. 103)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 44:06


    On the final episode before the guys take a hiatus, Steve and Shawn enter a Wikipedia Wormhole that starts with Cutter Dykstra. Who is Cutter Dykstra? Hit play and find out!

    Captain's Blog (Ep. 102)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 37:16


    Steve has a billion-dollar idea involving William Shatner.

    Red Gatorade (Ep. 101)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 41:34


    After 100 episodes of podcasting under the influence of alcohol, the guys try recording a podcast episode sober. Hilarious hijinks ensue!

    12 Pack (Ep. 100)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 68:56


    The guys celebrate their 100th episode by going long. Twice as long, in fact. Topics include billion-dollar ideas, not-so-superpowers, and what's up with this guy. Oh, and there might even be TWO beer breaks. You'll just have to listen to find out...

    Wikipedia Wormhole: Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" (Ep. 99)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 48:18


    On the pilot episode of their new Wikipedia Wormhole series, the guys use Wikipedia to learn about the making of the video for Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" -- and much, much more. 

    How to Be More Confident, Less Stressed, Richer and Happier with Dr. Jean Alerte (Ep. 98)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 62:58


    The guys are joined by Dr. Jean Alerte, who holds about a million titles including author, podcaster, entrepreneur, distiller of wisdom and former comedy producer. On this episode you’ll learn how to: make more money, gain more confidence, have bars, be less stressed, produce a comedy show (with Kevin Hart!) and get better every day. Among other things. 

    Tagline Trivia: Will Ferrell vs. John C. Reilly (Ep. 97)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2018 40:08


    In honor of Holmes & Watson coming out this very Christmas morn, the guys Kick & Scream their way through the Carnage that is America's favorite movie knowledge challenge. Happy holidays? No sh*t.

    Stacy’s Cheerleading Bag (Ep. 96)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 30:12


    Shawn has a billion-dollar pet feeding idea. Steve has a billion-dollar scented candle idea. So enjoy listening to this episode while we dive, Scrooge McDuck style, into mad ducats yo.

    Planet of the Crepes (Ep. 95)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 29:01


    Steve wants to start a cult. Shawn takes issue with a character from “Better Call Saul.” Also receiving votes: The best family-friendly curse words, Rocky's underrated apartment, a confusingly advertised business and The Real Reason We Don’t Hear About Jamie Foxx Anymore. Music: "Business In The Front & Party In The Back" by Bobby Joyner & The Sundowners

    ESPN's Seth Wickersham on Patrick Mahomes, Draft Day and the Best Way to Answer the Phone (Ep. 94)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 54:55


    The guys catch up with their old college pal Seth Wickersham, whom you know from his NFL stories for ESPN The Magazine and his unforgettable star turn in the film "Draft Day." Topics include Patrick Mahomes' ketchup obsession, hanging with Denis Leary, Mizzou memories, LA lessons, phone-answering tips and Pudge Heffelfinger. Because who could forget Pudge Heffelfinger? Music credits: "Business In The Front & Party In The Back" by Bobby Joyner & The Sundowners and "Glory Days" by Bruce Springsteen

    American Douchebag: Barry Minkow (Ep. 93)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 78:25


    The guys recount the incredible true story of Barry Minkow, a California teen who parlayed his charisma, ambition and reckless disregard for the law into a 200-million-dollar carpet-cleaning empire in the 1980s. Music: Cover of Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" by The Flying Lizards

    Tagline Trivia: Sylvester Stallone vs. Michael B. Jordan (Ep. 92)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 50:56


    In honor of Creed II, the guys quiz each other on films from this pair of Hollywood heavyweights—and discover the tagline for Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot is even better than they could have dreamed. Music credits: Future's "Last Breath," featured in Creed; Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger," featured in Rocky III.

    Be Rong (Ep. 91)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 43:55


    On this sports-laden episode, the guys discuss the Golden State Warriors, Uncle Drew, Field of Dreams, Lew Alcindor, OJ Simpson and the WWE. In the process, they stumble onto a new life philosophy.

    Tagline Trivia: Ryan Gosling vs. Jonah Hill (Ep. 90)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 49:22


    The guys quiz each other on movie taglines from these two talented gents whom you know from movies like THE NOTEBOOK and SUPERBAD. And yes, you totally saw THE NOTEBOOK. And you liked it. And you think about it a lot. Especially that rain scene.  Music credits: Wu-Tang Clan's "Tearz" with sample from Wendy Rene's "After Laughter (Comes Tears)," featured in Hill's MID90s; Justin Hurwitz's "Crater," featured in Gosling's FIRST MAN. 

    Pink Lives Matter (Ep. 89)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 30:20


    The guys discuss racism, old age, suicide, affluenza, heroin and death by selfie. But in, like, a really fun way.

    Tagline Trivia: Bradley Cooper vs. Tom Hardy (Ep. 88)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 42:13


    The guys shake off their Hangover and try not to Drop points as they quiz each other on movie taglines from the current box office kings, Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born) and Tom Hardy (Venom). 

    Killing Two Birds With One Emma Stone (Ep. 87)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 38:27


    The guys come up with an awesome new Rock/Kevin Hart vehicle, introduce a game-changing dating app and question the idea of "sun-dried tomatoes."

    Movie Tagline Challenge: Gene Hackman vs. Marisa Tomei (Ep. 86)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 55:44


    As their biological clocks tick and they try to play to their potential, the guys quiz each other on movies starring 1992's Best Supporting Actor and Actress. A six-pack of g-strings is at stake.

    Rock the Mock (Ep. 85)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 33:51


    How do you kill a unicorn? Who are the most notable mock turtleneck wearers in history? What is the most unnecessary part of the burger? These and other questions are addressed on this episode.

    You Cruise, You Lose (Ep. 84)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 38:11


    Shawn tests Steve’s knowledge of Tom Cruise movies. Steve shares a billion-dollar Bitmoji idea and exclamatory life advice.

    Beer or Bogus? (Ep. 83)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 46:14


    Play along as Steve quizzes Shawn about real and fake beers. Then listen to Shawn’s billion-dollar idea for NFL fans. Six Pack Fact Check: Tiffani Amber Thiessen was not actually on Melrose Place, but she was on the show MP spun off from, Beverly Hills, 90210. Close enough!

    Farm Force (Ep. 82)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 43:46


    Shawn takes issue with a popular TV character. Steve serves up a fashion history lesson.

    Special Guest Benjamin Ahr Harrison of The Greatest Generation and Friendly Fire podcasts (Ep. 81)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 75:26


    Shawn and Steve are joined by their friend and podcasting mentor, Benjamin Ahr Harrison. The three talk about lots of stuff, including Leonard Nimoy, animated dog movies, Ben's own podcasts, William Shatner, not-so-superpowers and a hack for chatting up girls wearing earbuds. 

    Zombie Shark High (Ep. 80)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 39:44


    Steve wrestles with an age-old fast-food dilemma. Shawn proposes a bold step for crowded cities. And together they explore the shocking origins of Pat Benatar's "Hit Me With Your Best Shot."

    The Adventures of Fupa Jones (Ep. 79)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018 39:09


    Steve introduces several not-so-superheroes. Shawn pitches a character-driven screenplay idea. 

    Beer Break!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 1:58


    In this behind-the-scenes bonus clip, Steve and Shawn try out different intros for their popular "Beer Break" segment.

    Pure Gonzo (Ep. 78)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 39:28


    Steve unveils his weirdest quiz yet. Shawn has beefs with commercials. 

    Tattoo Loophole (Ep. 77)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 35:57


    Steve has a Texas-related screenplay idea. Shawn is frustrated by a statue. 

    World's Greatest Nad (Ep. 76)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 48:47


    Steve presents some benign superpowers. Shawn has a problem with fancy movie theaters. 

    Bo Jackson Knows "About as Much About Sports as Your Unborn Grandkids" (Ep. 75)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 29:42


    Just about 30 years to the day Bo Jackson hit his famous timeout home run, the guys release a recent interview Steve did with the two-sport legend. The only man to make both the Pro Bowl and the All-Star Game discusses why he doesn't really watch sports, his passion for cycling, the biggest fish he ever caught, his food business, getting kicked out of a game to hang with his daughter, childhood butt whoopings and much more.

    Dragon in the Flame of Desire (Ep. 74)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 49:05


    Steve quizzes Shawn on foreign foods. Shawn tells a massage story. 

    Smell Ya Later (Ep. 73)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 35:58


    Steve quizzes Shawn on youth slang. Shawn has a billion-dollar invention idea for pet owners. 

    Dinosaur Jukebox (Ep. 72)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 58:54


    Shawn explains how he created the Body Issue. Steve wonders whether Jon Hamm is famous.

    The Adventures of You (Ep. 71)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 59:43


    The guys react to a text message from Pedro. 

    Sex Beer (Ep. 70)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 61:13


    The guys discuss the most popular beers in the world, the best way to order black coffee and... Ray Liotta.

    How Offensive Was Mike Tyson's Punch-Out? (Ep. 69)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 59:55


    The guys marvel at video game characters like Von Kaiser and Vodka Drunkenski, further develop their screenplay idea, Microphone Wine, and discuss a couple of billion-dollar ideas, among other things.

    Anthony Bourdain on Confidence, Whiskey, Making Stuff and Showing Up on Time (Ep. 68)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 31:33


    On a special Six Pack, the guys release an interview Shawn did a few years ago with the recently deceased Anthony Bourdain. The Kitchen Confidential author and Parts Unknown star discusses his rise to fame, his confidence in making an omelet, the best place to drink in New York City, the importance of punctuality and much, much more.  Music: The Parts Unknown theme by Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme and Mark Lanegan

    Super Fastball Edition (Ep. 67)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 46:40


    The guys set the timer to five minutes, inducing a rapid-fire (for them) episode that touches on Count Duckula, a controversial Depend commercial, what happens when we die and other fun stuff. 

    Microphone Wine (Ep. 66)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 84:09


    On a jam-packed episode, the guys discuss the plots of Kindergarten Cop, Death to Smoochy, The Family Man, The Crossing Guard, Stuck on You and many more. They also generate about a billion dollars' worth of new screenplay ideas. And Steve reveals a possible career change.

    Dicks on Chick Flicks: Mean Girls (Ep. 65)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 74:04


    The guys discuss the 2004 film starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, Lizzy Caplan, Tina Fey and Tim Meadows (who probably deserves an Oscar for his work here). They also talk Toaster Strudels, voice-over movies, new catchphrases and Teen Wolf. It's a turgid podcast. In a bongo way.  Music: The Donnas' cover of "Dancing With Myself" (written by Billy Idol and Tony James), off the Mean Girls soundtrack.

    The Adventures of Pedro and Tex (Ep. 64)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 58:31


    Shawn and Steve are replaced by Pedro the Producer and James "Tex" Blanca.

    Dicks on Chick Flicks: Meghan Markle's Random Encounters (Ep. 63)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 66:59


    In honor of Meghan Markle's upcoming nuptials to Prince Harry, the fellas revisit the recently re-released low-budget 2013 romantic comedy Random Encounters (a.k.a. A Random Encounter), which has more problems than a Prince Harry costume party wardrobe choice.

    Pedro Speaks! (Ep. 62)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 67:34


    In a groundbreaking episode, Pedro the producer talks for the first time on the podcast—and pretty much the first time in his life. How does he sound? Press play and find out. Music: "Pedro" by Ripe, off the album Joy in the Wild Unknown 

    Dicks on Chick Flicks: Magic Mike (Ep. 61)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018 76:00


    The guys discuss the 2012 Steven Soderbergh film starring Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer and Matthew McConaughey's black-and-yellow booty shorts. 

    Entertainment Weekly Film Critic Chris Nashawaty on His New Book, Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story (Ep. 60)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 64:47


    The guys welcome EW's main movie scribe to the pod to discuss his excellent new book on the funniest sports flick ever. And they hit on everything: Rodney Dangerfield's coke habit, Bill Murray's 1-800 number, Chevy Chase's rough rep, Ted Knight's method madness, Kenny Loggins' omelet-making skills and what really happened to legendary writer/producer Doug Kenney. Plus: Did the gopher save the movie??

    Special Guest SI Swimsuit Model Ebonee Davis! (Ep. 59)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 60:34


    The guys open the show with Instagram dating tips from special guest SI Swimsuit model Ebonee Davis, then Steve's got a billion-dollar idea involving dental work and exotic dancers, Shawn's got more thoughts on 1776/Balding Eagle/Hair Club Time Machine and... we've said too much already. Just press play and hear the magic happen. 

    Dicks on Chick Flicks: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Ep. 58)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 70:39


    The guys discuss the 2003 movie starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, exploring important questions like: Is Annie Parisse the Manu Ginobili of actresses, does Robert Klein's hairstyle make him look fast, and how the hell did the Knicks make the NBA Finals?

    Big in Japan (Ep. 57)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 68:37


    The guys discuss the Far East, Tom Selleck and Kevin Duckworth while getting posterized by their beer.

    Dicks on Chick Flicks: 27 Dresses (Ep. 56)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 72:09


    The guys talk about the 2008 movie starring Katherine Heigl, James Marsden and Edward Burns' way too clean-shaven mug.

    Balding Eagle II: Port of Call Philadelphia (Ep. 55)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 68:21


    The guys continue to develop their new screenplay—and do a live table read of a text message exchange about a beer commercial.

    Dicks on Chick Flicks: The Sweetest Thing (Ep. 54)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2018 64:57


    The guys discuss the 2002 movie starring Christina Applegate, Thomas Jane and Cameron Diaz's midriff.

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