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Spectacular show is two levels per week! On Tuesdays, the -1 level (or "dash 1") is a farcical late-night comedy show with a monologue, comedic fake ads, an interview with a real-life guest, an interview with a BLATANTLY fake guest, and more! Then, if you enjoy the interview with the real-life gues…

John O'Connor


    • Jan 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 67 EPISODES


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    Episode 67: Spectacular Show: Dr. Dog - Thank You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 50:19


    This week, John returns for one day to discuss how sad is he that Dr. Dog has played their final show.drdogmusic.com

    Episode 66: Spectacular Show Level 28-3: the Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild - Part III

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 24:51


    This week we have the third of our series of episodes in tribute to The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch.Spectacularshowpod@gmail.comInstagram: @spectacularshowpod

    Episode 65: Spectacular Show Level 28-2: Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 26:35


    This week we have the second of our series of episodes in tribute to The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch.Spectacularshowpod@gmail.comInstagram: @spectacularshowpod

    Episode 64: Spectacular Show Level 28-1: Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 54:31


    This week we have the first of our series of episodes in tribute to The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch.Spectacularshowpod@gmail.comInstagram: @spectacularshowpod

    Episode 63: Bonus Stage - Chrono Trigger vs. Final Fantasy VI with Aaron Matteson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 88:08


    Spectacular Show RETURNS!!!Today we are joined today by one of our all-time MVPs, Aaron Matteson of the podcast Controller Freak to put an end to the long-standing debate: Which is better - Final Fantasy VI or Chrono Trigger? Controller Freak site: www.controllerpod.comAaron's site: www.aaronmatteson.comspectacularshowpod@gmail.comInstagram: @spectacularshowpod

    Episode 62: Spectacular Show Level 27-7: Final Fantasy VI with Aaron Matteson Part VII

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 40:00


    Our Final Fantasy VI review concludes with one of our all-time MVPs, Aaron Matteson of the podcast Controller Freak! Controller Freak site: www.controllerpod.com Aaron's site: www.aaronmatteson.com spectacularshowpod@gmail.com Instagram: @spectacularshowpod

    Episode 61: Spectacular Show Level 27-6: Final Fantasy VI with Aaron Matteson Part VI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 46:36


    Our Final Fantasy VI review continues with one of our all-time MVPs, Aaron Matteson of the podcast Controller Freak! This week we discuss more about the World of Ruin! Controller Freak site: www.controllerpod.com Aaron's site: www.aaronmatteson.com spectacularshowpod@gmail.com Instagram: @spectacularshowpod

    Episode 60: Spectacular Show Level 27-5: Final Fantasy VI with Aaron Matteson Part V

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 49:50


    Our Final Fantasy VI review continues with one of our all-time MVPs, Aaron Matteson of the podcast Controller Freak! This week we discuss more about the World of Ruin! Controller Freak site: www.controllerpod.com Aaron's site: www.aaronmatteson.com spectacularshowpod@gmail.com Instagram: @spectacularshowpod All sketches written, created, and voiced by John O'Connor.

    Episode 59: Spectacular Show Level 27-4: Final Fantasy VI with Aaron Matteson Part IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 52:54


    Final Fantasy VI month continues with one of our all-time MVPs, Aaron Matteson of the podcast Controller Freak! This week we start our look at the World of Ruin! Controller Freak site: www.controllerpod.com Aaron's site: www.aaronmatteson.com spectacularshowpod@gmail.com Instagram: @spectacularshowpod All sketches written, created, and voiced by John O'Connor.

    Episode 58: Spectacular Show Level 27-3: Final Fantasy VI with Aaron Matteson Part III

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 49:58


    Final Fantasy VI month continues with one of our all-time MVPs, Aaron Matteson of the podcast Controller Freak! Controller Freak site: www.controllerpod.com Aaron's site: www.aaronmatteson.com spectacularshowpod@gmail.com Instagram: @spectacularshowpod All sketches written, created, and voiced by John O'Connor.

    Episode 57: Spectacular Show Level 27-2: Final Fantasy VI with Aaron Matteson Part 2.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 55:18


    It's Final Fantasy VI month here on Spectacular Show. We are joined all month long by one of our all-time MVPs, Aaron Matteson of the podcast Controller Freak! Controller Freak site: www.controllerpod.com Aaron's site: www.aaronmatteson.com spectacularshowpod@gmail.com Instagram: @spectacularshowpod

    Episode 56: Spectacular Show Level 27-1: Final Fantasy VI with Aaron Matteson Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 55:24


    It's Final Fantasy VI month here on Spectacular Show. We are joined all month long by one of our all-time MVPs, Aaron Matteson of the podcast Controller Freak! Controller Freak site: www.controllerpod.com Aaron's site: www.aaronmatteson.com spectacularshowpod@gmail.com Instagram: @spectacularshowpod

    Episode 55: Game Tribute - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 54:31


    This week we have the first of our series of episodes in tribute to The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch. Spectacularshowpod@gmail.com Instagram: @spectacularshowpod

    Episode 54: Spectacular Show Level 26-1: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles RANKED

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 51:17


    This week John is still sick with COVID so we have a bare bones episode where John ranks all four ninja turtles from least favorite to favorite. John is legally a 40 year old man. Instagram@spectacularshowpod SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com

    Episode 53: Spectacular Show Level 25-1: COVID-19 w/ John O'Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 30:13


    John has COVID. This episode is extremely bare-bones, but John wanted to provide an update on his health and the show's future. Happy New Year!

    Episode 52: Bonus Stage: Jingle All the Way with Movies in the Buff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 136:02


    This week we have a holiday crossover with our dear friends John Dreher and Brett Bolton of the podcast Movies in the Buff and we are discussing the Ahhhhnold holiday classic, Jingle All the Way! Spectacular Show will return January 14, 2021! Happy New Year! Twitter: @buffmovies Facebook: @moviesinthebuff Instagram: @moviesinthebuff Email: watchingmoviesinthebuff@gmail.com Instagram: @SpectacularShowPod Email: SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com

    Episode 51: Spectacular Show Level 24-1: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with Shauna Miles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 104:21


    This week we are joined by actor and singer Shauna Miles to discuss the all-time holiday classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Instagram: @shaunajmiles IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2656639/ Shauna's Cover Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEe20ImVBp4 Instagram: SpectacularShowPod Email: SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com

    Episode 50: Spectacular Show Level 23-8: The Goldbergs (Call Me When You Get There) with Kabe Park and Samantha Jane Tilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 56:22


    We did it! Today is day 8 of 8 of our Hanukkah event for "The Goldbergs". We're joined by actor Kabe Park and actor/podcaster, Samantha Jane Tilton to discuss an episode Kabe selected - season 1, episode 7, Call Me When You Get There. Look for Kabe at www.kabepark.com. All of Samantha's acting, podcasting, and social media can be found at https://linktr.ee/samanthajanetilton. Instagram: @kabepark Instagram: @SamanthaJaneTilton Instagram: @bigfacepodcast Instagram: @SpectacularshowPod SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com

    Episode 49: Spectacular Show Level 23-7: The Goldbergs (Daddy Daughter Day) with Kabe Park and Samantha Jane Tilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 45:34


    Today is day 7 of 8 of our Hanukkah event for "The Goldbergs". We're joined by actor Kabe Park and actor/podcaster, Samantha Jane Tilton to discuss an episode Kabe selected - season 1, episode 2, Daddy Daughter Day. Look for Kabe at www.kabepark.com. All of Samantha's acting, podcasting, and social media can be found at https://linktr.ee/samanthajanetilton. Instagram: @kabepark Instagram: @SamanthaJaneTilton Instagram: @bigfacepodcast Instagram: @SpectacularshowPod SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com

    Episode 48: Spectacular Show Level 23-6: The Goldbergs (The Lost Boy) with Samantha Jane Tilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 55:52


    Today is day 6 of 8 of our Hanukkah event for "The Goldbergs". We're joined by actor and podcaster, Samantha Jane Tilton to discuss an episode she selected - season 2, episode 16, The Lost Boy. All of Samantha's acting, podcasting, and social media can be found here: https://linktr.ee/samanthajanetilton SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com Instagram: @SpectacularshowPod

    Episode 47: Spectacular Show Level 23-5: The Goldbergs (Livin' on a Prayer) with Samantha Jane Tilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 43:13


    Today is day 5 of 8 of our Hanukkah event for "The Goldbergs". We're joined by actor and podcaster, Samantha Jane Tilton to discuss an episode John selected - season 1, episode 23, Livin' on a Prayer. All of Samantha's acting, podcasting, and social media can be found here: https://linktr.ee/samanthajanetilton SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com Instagram: @SpectacularshowPod

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    Episode 46: Spectacular Show Level 23-4: The Goldbergs (Han Ukkah Solo) with Samantha Jane Tilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 31:56


    Today is day 4 of 8 of our Hanukkah event for "The Goldbergs". We're joined by actor and podcaster, Samantha Jane Tilton to discuss an episode John selected - season 4, episode 10, Han Ukkah Solo. All of Samantha's acting, podcasting, and social media can be found here: https://linktr.ee/samanthajanetilton SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com Instagram: @SpectacularshowPod

    Episode 45: Spectacular Show Level 23-3: The Goldbergs (Kara-Te) with Samantha Jane Tilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 31:31


    Today is day 3 of 8 of our Hanukkah event for "The Goldbergs". We're joined by actor and podcaster, Samantha Jane Tilton to discuss an episode she selected - season 1, episode 11, Kara-Te. All of Samantha's acting, podcasting, and social media can be found here: https://linktr.ee/samanthajanetilton SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com Instagram: @SpectacularshowPod

    Episode 44: Spectacular Show Level 23-2: The Goldbergs (For Your Own Good) with Maya Manion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 42:53


    Today is day 2 of 8 of our Hanukkah event for "The Goldbergs". We're joined by comedian Maya Manion to discuss an episode she selected - season 1, episode 18, For Your Own Good. Maya Manion's Venmo:@maya-manion SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com Instagram: @SpectacularshowPod

    Episode 43: Spectacular Show Level 23-1: The Goldbergs (The Dirty Dancing Dance) with Maya Manion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 33:58


    Today is day 1 of 8 of our Hanukkah event for "The Goldbergs". We're joined by comedian Maya Manion to discuss an episode she selected - season 3, episode 17, The Dirty Dancing Dance. Maya Manion's Venmo:@maya-manion SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com Instagram: @SpectacularshowPod

    Episode 42: Spectacular Show Level 22-1: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation with Samantha Jane Tilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 83:47


    This week, we are joined by actor and podcast host (and John's gf!) Samantha Jane Tilton. We talk all about National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Samantha's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/samanthajanetilton Instagram: @samanthajanetilton Instagram: @SpectacularShowPod Email: SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com

    Episode 41: Spectacular Show Level 21-1: Holiday Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 33:27


    This week we bring you up to date about John's life and our plans for the month of December. Plus, some holiday memories. Instagram: @spectacularshowpod email: SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com

    Episode 40: Bonus Stage - Donkey Kong Country with Chuck Staton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 66:30


    This week we close out SNES month with a discussion of Donkey Kong Country and all things retro gaming with our FANTASTIC guest, Chuck Staton! Chuck's Instagram: @discountchuck Chuck's podcast website: https://www.chuckandbradpodcast.com/

    Spectacular Show Level 20-1: Mega Man X

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 44:01


    Super Nintendo month rolls on with a discussion of Capcom's Mega Man X! Instagram: @SpectacularShowPod Email: SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com

    Spectacular Show Level 19-1: Chrono Trigger with Aaron Matteson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 82:41


    Spectacular Show's Super Nintendo month continues! Today we are joined by our guest Aaron Matteson of the podcast Controller Freak to take a look at an all-time SNES classic, Chrono Trigger! Find Controller Freak here: Instagram: @controllerfreakpodcast Twitter: @controllerpod Website: www.controllerpod.com Instagram: @spectacularshowpod Email: SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com Original sketches and content written and voiced by John O'Connor Original Music by PGBoo.

    Spectacular Show Level 18-1: Super Metroid with Brett Bolton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 132:27


    Our good friend Brett Bolton of the podcast Movies in the Buff drops by to kick off Super Nintendo month with a BANG as we talk all about an SNES all-time classic, Super Metroid!!! You can find Movies in the Buff on all major podcast streaming services and via the information below: Twitter: @buffmovies Facebook: @moviesinthebuff Instagram: @moviesinthebuff Email: watchingmoviesinthebuff@gmail.com Instagram: @SpectacularShowPod Email: SpectacularShowPod@gmail.com

    Spectacular Show Level 17-1: Hocus Pocus with Kelly Morse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 65:07


    NOTE: When I initially published this episode, I used the incorrect, unedited interview. These specific edits were ones that I felt were important. I apologize to anyone who heard the incorrect version of this episode. This was rectified on 10/29/20 as of 10:00 pm ET and a corrected version has been added. Thank you. This week we are joined by comedian Kelly Morse to discuss Walt Disney's Hocus Pocus. And, in Cool Shit of the Week, we take a quick look at IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin! Kelly's Instagram: @kellytroye Show Instagram: @spectacularshowpod Voices by Samantha Jane Tilton and John O'Connor

    Spectacular Show Level 16-1: The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror V and VIII with Alan Fitzgerald

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 106:36


    This week we are joined by comedian and podcaster Alan Fitzgerald to discuss The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror V and Treehouse of Horror VIII! Alan Fitzgerald's podcast "Dude Where's My Goat?" can be found on all major podcasting platforms and his podcast profile can be found on Instagram at @dudewheresmygoatpod. Alan's comedian profile can be found on Instagram at @fuckcityusa. Spectacular Show Instagram: @spectacularshowpod Please rate, like and subscribe! We love you, we miss you, we REALLY wanna kiss you! :-)

    Spectacular Show Level 15-1: Ninja Gaiden on NES

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 42:31


    This week we take a trip down memory lane to check out Ninja Gaiden on the NES. And check out our "Cool Shit of the Week" - The Battle at Kruger! Instagram @spectacularshowpod Email: spectacularshowpod@gmail.com

    Bonus Stage - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV - Turtles in Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 63:49


    To celebrate the one year anniversary of Spectacular Show, actor and podcaster Samantha Jane Tilton joins us to discuss the SNES classic, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV - Turtles in Time! Samantha Jane Tilton's podcast Big Face can be found on Instagram @bigfacepodcast or here: https://bigface.podbean.com/

    Spectacular Show Level 14-1: Super Mario Bros. 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 35:02


    Today we take a look at Super Mario Bros. 35 and debut a new segment - "Cool Shit of the Week". Instagram @spectacularshowpod Email: spectacularshowpod@gmail.com

    Spectacular Show Level 13-1: Katana Zero

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 37:44


    Indie video game month comes to a close with a discussion of Katana Zero!

    Spectacular Show Level 12-2: Child of Light with John Dreher

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 54:44


    Indie video game month continues with part 2 of our discussion about Child of Light with our buddy John Dreher of the podcast Movies in the Buff! Don't forget, indie video game month will run through the end of September! You can find Movies in the Buff on all major podcast streaming services and via the information below: Twitter: @buffmovies Facebook: @moviesinthebuff Instagram: @moviesinthebuff Email: watchingmoviesinthebuff@gmail.com

    Spectacular Show Level 12-1: Child of Light with John Dreher

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 79:48


    Indie video game month continues with a discussion about Child of Light with our buddy John Dreher of the podcast Movies in the Buff! Don't forget, indie video game month will run through the end of September! You can find Movies in the Buff on all major podcast streaming services and via the information below: Twitter: @buffmovies Facebook: @moviesinthebuff Instagram: @moviesinthebuff Email: watchingmoviesinthebuff@gmail.com

    Spectacular Show Level 11-2: Celeste with Brett Bolton (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 56:20


    Our conversation about Celeste continues with our buddy Brett Bolton of the podcast Movies in the Buff! Don't forget, indie video game month will run through the end of September! You can find Movies in the Buff on all major podcast streaming services and via the information below: Twitter: @buffmovies Facebook: @moviesinthebuff Instagram: @moviesinthebuff Email: watchingmoviesinthebuff@gmail.com

    Spectacular Show Level 11-1: Celeste with Brett Bolton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 57:05


    Indie video game month continues as our good friend Brett Bolton of the podcast Movies in the Buff stops by to discuss one of the greatest indie games ever - CELESTE! Enjoy the first half of this interview and then come back for the conclusion on Thursday with the release of Spectacular Show Level 11-2! You can find Movies in the Buff on all major podcast streaming services and via the information below: Twitter: @buffmovies Facebook: @moviesinthebuff Instagram: @moviesinthebuff Email: watchingmoviesinthebuff@gmail.com

    Spectacular Show Level 10-1: Hyper Light Drifter with Aaron Matteson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 77:21


    Spectacular Show returns with indie video game month! Special guest Aaron Matteson of Controller Freak podcast joins the show to discuss Heart Machine's Hyper Light Drifter! Find Controller Freak here: Instagram: @controllerfreakpodcast Twitter: @controllerpod Website: www.controllerpod.com Original sketches and content written and voiced by John O'Connor Original Music by PGBoo.

    Hit the Reset Button - Spectacular Show Level 1-2: Back to the Future with Ray Harrington

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 72:49


    Brief update about the show's future and congrats to our first guest ever, Ray Harrington, for making his late night debut on Conan! As a celebration, here's Ray's Back to the Future interview again. Find Ray at RayHarringtonComedy.com and on Instagram @rayharringtoncomedy. We'll be back next week with new content.

    Spectacular Show: Spectacular Product Placement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 35:00


    This week it's a spectacular clip show of all of our fake Spectacular Show sponsors! Enjoy!

    Spectacular Show Level 9-2: The Wizard with PGBoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 59:11


    Musician, producer, sound engineer, and the creator of Spectacular Show's music, PGBoo returns to discuss the 1989 cult classic film, The Wizard! Find him @PGBooMusic!

    Spectacular Show Level 9-1: PGBoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 46:52


    Musician, producer, sound engineer, and the creator of Spectacular Show's music, PGBoo joins the show! Find him @PGBooMusic! Written by John O'Connor Contributing writer Rick Canavan

    Spectacular Show Level 8-2: Saved by the Bell with Brian Beaudoin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 48:28


    Comedian and podcaster Brian Beaudoin joins the show to discuss his favorite tv show, Saved by the Bell! Check out http://www.wickedfunnypodcast.com/ for more information about Brian, his podcast, and his comedy company.

    Spectacular Show Level 8-1: Brian Beaudoin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 52:16


    This week comedian and podcaster Brian Beaudoin joins the show. Check out http://www.wickedfunnypodcast.com/ for more information about Brian, his podcast, and his comedy company. Written by John O'Connor Contributing writer Rick Canavan

    Spectacular Show Level 7-2: Super Mario World with Brett Bolton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 64:25


    Actor and podcaster Brett Bolton stops by to talk about the SNES classic, Super Mario World! Check out Brett's podcast, Movies in the Buff, on Facebook and Instagram at Movies in the Buff and Twitter @BuffMovies, or email them at watchingmoviesinthebuff@gmail.com. You can find the episodes directly at moviesinthebuff.buzzsprout.com

    Spectacular Show Level 7-1: Brett Bolton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 54:22


    Actor and podcaster Brett Bolton joins the show. Check out Brett's podcast, Movies in the Buff, on Facebook and Instagram at Movies in the Buff and Twitter @BuffMovies, or email them at watchingmoviesinthebuff@gmail.com. You can find the episodes directly at moviesinthebuff.buzzsprout.com

    Spectacular Show Level 6-2: Walt Disney's Sword in the Stone with John Dreher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 98:46


    We! Are! Finally! BACK!!!! The show officially returns from hiatus and the thought-to-be-lost interview with actor and podcaster John Dreher has been salvaged! Back in November we discussed one of our favorite animated films, Walt Disney's Sword in the Stone. Please give it a listen and click those rate, like, and subscribe buttons! Find John Dreher's podcast, Movies in the Buff, on Facebook and Instagram at Movies in the Buff and Twitter @BuffMovies, or email them at watchingmoviesinthebuff@gmail.com. You can find the episodes directly at moviesinthebuff.buzzsprout.com Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it's SPECTACULAR to be BACK!

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