An uplifting, offbeat comedy show that'll brighten your day. Each week the hosts riff on a variety topics and make each other laugh with original comedy sketches, comedian interviews, ridiculous lists, old movie reviews, bad advice, and really funny stories. The show is broadcast Saturdays on the Georgia Radio Reading Service (GARRS), a radio network catering to the visually impaired. Podcast updates on Sundays.
S4E45 - It's the final episode of Funniest People I Know. Abigail is over it with Jeff Bezos, George challenges us to 2021 trivia, we argue against Holiday Heroes we think should be zeros, and finally we revisit our 2021 resolutions. (Airdate 12/25/21)
S4E44 - This week Alexandria is curious about reindeer balls, Abigail challenges us to a game of Dirty or Clean: Holiday edition, listeners Ask Alex, the sage mage, for advice, we share bad reviews of holiday attractions, and debate the worst Christmas movies ever. (Airdate 12/18/21)
S4E43 - This week we are joined by comedy writer and friend of the pod, TJ Jackson. George is laughing at a Chick Fil A thief, Alexandria plays Never Have I Ever, TJ is in the Writer's Graveyard with a Christmas parody of the creepy Netflix show "You," and we challenge TJ to a round of Seven Up. (Airdate: 12/11/21) SHOW NOTES * See "Elf on the Shelf: Eyes Wide Open" at Village Theater on Saturday, December 18th at 8pm.
S4E42 - This week Alexandria is laughing at the Omarion Variant, Abigail challenges everyone to a holiday game of Seven Up, George explains that we're speciesist and plays the Vegan Wrap, and then we create a Scene from the Song Hello by Adele. (Airdate: 12/4/21). EPISODE 42 NOTES: * Vegan Rap
S4E42 - In this rebroadcast from 2020, we are joined week by the funniest chef we know, Hans Rueffert. Abigail leads us in a ridiculous Thanksgiving game, Hans gives a food history lesson on croissants and answers questions about cooking Thanksgiving dinner, George presents a sketch in the Writer's Workshop, and we each share our gratitudes for 2020. (Airdate: 11/21/2020) EPISODE 44 NOTES: * Thank you to Chef Hans Rueffert for joining us. Check out Chef Hans's podcast, But I Digest, and watch Hans' cooking series, The Gesundheit Kitchen
S4E41 - We've got a great show this week! Abigail is laughing at a judgement against Elf on the Shelf, George challenges us to a game of Cameo Price is Right, we dissect some movies that no longer hold up like Big, She's All That, and Home Alone, and in Writer's Graveyard we read a sketch by George titled "A Christmas Karen." (Airdate 11/20/2021)
S4E40 - This week George is laughing at Ted Cruz vs. Big Bird, Abigail challenges us to holiday themed game of Kiss, Marry Kill, we compile the ideal playlist for morning the death of a houseplant, make wishes from the Mischief Genie, and in Literature Corner Alexandria reads from "Turkey Day Murder" by Leslie Meier. EPISODE 40 NOTES: Meier, Leslie. Turkey Day Murder. Kensington, 2008.
S4E39 - In this week's episode we are celebrating the Braves World Series win, Abigail discovers Six Flag's biggest fan, Alexandria challenges us to a Squid Game, we uncover Bad Reviews of Truist Field, listeners ask advice from our Sage Mage, Alexandria. (Airdate 11/6/2021)
S4E38 - This is Halloween. This is Halloween. We have a spooky episode this week. George is laughing at a rocket thief, Alexandria falls out at a haunted house, we reminisce on Halloweens gone wrong, Abigail reads a scary story, and we play Seven Up and rank 7 terrible ways to die. (Airdate 10/31/2021). EPISODE 38 NOTES: * Schwartz, Alvin. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Scholastic, Inc. 1989. * Gorey, Edward. The Gashlycrumb Tinies. Harcourt Brace. 1963.
S4E37 - In this week's episode Abigail takes us on a journey into deep time, George and Alexandria discover their Hogwarts houses, we each defend a misunderstood villain, and we dissect the classic Halloween carol, "Monster Mash." (Airdate 10/23/2021)
S4E36 - This week we are joined by former host, TJ Jackson, George asks the question, "Am I a Karen?," Alexandria hosts a game of "This or That," TJ tells us what he learned from his time in Europe, and Abigail and George face-off in a new Halloween Movie Versus Battle: Nightmare before Christmas vs Scream. (Airdate 10/16/21)
S4E35 - This week George is laughing at a Turkish man who found himself, Alex rants about her broken screen, returning to childhood, and bad tippers, we play a monstrous game of Kiss, Marry, Kill, and George watches Nightmare on Elm Street for the first time in Pop Culture Blind Spot. (Airdate 10/9/2021)
S4E34 - In this week's episode we're laughing at a Danish con artist and his $85,000 canvas, Alexandria challenges us to a rapid fire question game -- we lose, we debate Underrated Sidekicks, in the Writer's Graveyard we read a sketch from our upcoming live show "Church Mice," and George channels Taylor Swift in Scene from a Song. (Airdate 10/2/21) EPISODE 34 NOTES Church Mice "A Danish museum lent Jens Haaning $84K -- so he kept the money and called it 'art'" CNN. September 29, 2021.
S4E33 - We made a movie! In this week's episode we discuss our work on the short film, Funky Chicken, Abigail sings songs cut from a sketch show in the Writer's Graveyard, we discuss the 2000 movie, "Coyote Ugly," in Abigail's final blind spot challenge, and we end with a game of Kiss, Marry, Banish. (Airdate 925/2021) EPISODE 25 NOTES: * $181 Million Chicken Lawsuit: www.overchargedforchicken.com * Church Mice in Atlanta and Lawrenceville
S4E32 - We've got a great episode this week. Alexandria is laughing at Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend's testicles, George hosts a game of Seven Up, Abigail watches the Babysitter's Club, we find Bad Reviews of Ivy League universities, and finally we share our Confessions. (Airdate 9/18/2021)
S4E31 - In this week's episode Alexandria is inspired by Blue's Clues, George is laughing at Big Brother, we play a game of What's that Sound?, George reviews the new Cinderella movie, and Alexandria shares for the first time in the Writer's Graveyard. (Airdate 9/11/2021) EPISODE 31 NOTES: * Big Brother: "Everything Goes Wrong" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL3BoiQVuwY * Blue's Clues: "Message from Steve" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZJCgLOcCt8
S4E30 - In this week's episode Abigail is laughing at raw meat in baggage claim, we play a game of Would You Rather?, Alexandria, the sage mage, gives listeners advice, Abigail watches Sex and the City for her Pop Culture Blind Spot Challenge and George imagines the lyrics of All That She Wants as a scene. (Airdate 9/4/21)
S4E29 - This week we're all laughing at the Nevermind lawsuit, we play another round of the Vanity License Plate Game, we go to bat in defense of some Misunderstood Villains, we dissect the theme song from the classic sitcom, "The Nanny," and for her Blind Spot Challenge Abigail watches the 2005 Oprah interview with Tom Cruise. (Airdate 8/28/2021) EPISODE 29 NOTES: * "Man photographed as baby on 'Nevermind' cover sues Nirvana." NBC News. August 25, 2021 * Oprah interviews Tom Cruise (2005)
S4E28 - In this week's episode Abigail introduces us to a mashed potato mystery, Alexandria challenges us to a celebrity name game, Abigail visits Usher's Confessions album in her Pop Culture Blind Spot challenge, and George presents an unwedding sketch in the Writers' Workshop. (Airdate: 8/21/21)
S4E27 - This week we are joined by our very funny friend, comedian Sara Bresee. George spills celebrity gossip about Ross & Rachel, we rank horrible life experiences in Seven Up, Abigail faces her first Blind Spot Challenge, Sara joins us in a lyrical game of Actor's Worst Nightmare, and Alexandria reads another excerpt from a Selena Montgomery romance novel. (Airdate 8/4/2021) EPISODE 27 NOTES: * Special Thanks to our guest Sara Bresee. * Montgomery, Selena. Reckless. Avon, 2008. * Outkast. Stankonia, Sony Legacy, 2007.
S4E26 - This week George kicks off with a crazy story about a Spanish porn star, we play a game of Friend or Faux, Alexandria and George assign Abigail a list of Pop Culture Blind Spots, we answer the question Am I The Asshole?, and finally we share One-Star Reviews of college professors. (Airdate 8/7/2021) EPISODE 26 NOTES: * "Spanish Porn Star Charged with Reckless Homicide after Toad Venom Death" CNN.com March 19, 2021 * Abigail's Pop Culture Blind Spot Assignments: Coyote Ugly Usher's Confessions OutKast Stankonia Melrose Place The Babysitter's Club Tom Cruise on Oprah
S4E25 - This week Abigail offers Jeff Bezos the opportunity to give her a million dollars, we play a weird round of Kiss, Marry, Banish, we reimagined a couple problematic songs and Abigail performs a redux of Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time," we call out some historic Heres as Zeroes, and in Literature Corner we visit the classic, "Everybody Poops." (Airdate 7/31/2021)
S4E24 - This week we are joined by Lauren Barash and Lucas Scott of Mighty Shorts Comedy, Alexandria is detoxing, George warns folks about the worst wedding guests, Lauren shares either a sketch or a journal entry in the Writers' Graveyard, and Alexandria and Abigail have an epic Versus Battle: Coke vs. Pepsi. (Airdate: 7/24/21) EPISODE 24 NOTES: * Special thanks to Lauren Barash and Lucas Scott of Mighty Shorts Comedy.
S4E23 - In this week's episode George responds to listener feedback over his controversial stance about rollercoasters, we continue our debate over misunderstood miscreants, Abigail tests us at a game of True or False, we share one-star reviews of medical professionals, and George presents a scene based on an incident at the vet. (airdate 7/17/2021)
S4E22 - In this week's episode Abigail finds herself fighting with a little girl, we reminisce on the craziest voice mails we have ever received, Alexandria challenges us to a game of Fact vs. Opinion, George watches The Fast & The Furious for the first time in Pop Culture Blind Spot, and we make a playlist for recently fired friend. (Airdate: 7/10/21)
S4E21 - This week we chat about the BET Awards, George leads another challenging round of Seven Up, Alexandria gives listeners relationship. advice, and in honor of the 4th of July holiday, Abigail presents a Christmas themed sketch in the Writers' Graveyard. (Airdate 7/3/21)
S4E20 - This week we are joined by friend of the pod, former host of FPIK, Will Amato who apparently hates adult birthday parties. George leads a random ranking game, Alexandria is inspired by the BET show Encore to assemble the dream team musical group, and Will shares a script from a children's birthday party in the Writers' Graveyard. (Airdate: 6/26/2021)
S4E19 - We have an extra funny episode this week. Abigail reads her favorite Dad Joke tweets, George defends the reputation of Augustus Gloop and other pop-culture miscreants, Abigail surprises us with the hardest Spelling Bee yet (and it is far from a success), and Alexandria leads us in calling out some lyrics that give really bad relationship advice. (Airdate 6/19/21).
S4E18 - This week George tells us about an $18,000 invisible sculpture, we play Name That Tune: 90s TV Edition, we search for the Greatest Forgotten Boy Band of the 2000s, our guest Veanna Black shares her experience making a horror film and then reads a chapter from Ellen DeGeneres's book for Literature Corner. (Airdate 6/12/21) EPISODE 18 NOTES: * Special thanks to our guest, Veanna Black. * "Artists sells invisible sculpture for $18,000" WSB-TV June 2, 2021 * Degeneres, Ellen. My Point and I Do Have One. Bantam Books. 1995.
S4E17 - In this week's episode Alexandria is laughing at feeding Cheetos to gorillas, Abigail challenges us to a round of Dirty or Clean: 1920s Slang Edition, we share 1-star reviews, in the Writers' Graveyard we read a sketch by Chris Genovese, and Alexandria challenges Abigail to a round of "What's in Your Bag?". (Airdate 6/5/2021) EPISODE 17 NOTES: * Atlanta Fringe Festival June 1-13. * We are proud to be included in the Atlanta Fringe Audio Festival. * Special thanks to Christopher Genovese for sharing his sketch, "The Great Gas Station Robbery!" in the Writers' Graveyard.
S4E16 - In this week's episode Alexandria is laughing at the new fad in workplaces, Abigail performs an original country song inspired by a meme, we are joined by actress Coley Campany who tells us about her upcoming sketch show, and we have another epic Versus Battle: Disney World vs. Universal Studios. (Airdate: 5/29/2021)
S4E15 - In this week's episode we are joined by comedic actress Sara Bresee, Alexandria is over this -ISH, we brainstorm conspiracy theories to help a listener, George and Alexandria watch The Princess Bride for Pop Culture Blind Spot, Sara tells us about acting in George's short film, The Pardoner's Sale, and we read the the first draft of the script in The Writer's Graveyard. (Airdate: 5/22/2021)
S4E14 - In this week's episode Abigail sang the National Anthem, George is freaking out over celebrity gossip, Alexandria gives listeners life advice, we revisit a scene from Silence of the Lambs with new character descriptions, and we read a modern twist on the story of the Three Little Pigs. (Airdate 5/15/2021) EPISODE NOTES: * Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Enjoy Weeklong Vacation 17 Years After Their Split. E! News. May 10, 2021 * Politically Correct Bedtime Stories: Modern Tales for Our Life and Times. James Finn Garner. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1994.
S4E13 - We have a great episode this Mother's Day. We are joined by comedian Lindsey Dunn, we read Bad Restaurant Reviews, Abigail faces a childhood trauma in Lyrics for Mom, and then takes a seat in the Writers' Graveyard, and we end with Thank You Notes for mom. (Airdate 5/8/21)
S4E12 - This week Abigail tells us about a Florida Felon with a lot of nerve, George writes an open letter to the Academy. We are joined by Jean Kelly, Alyson Rogers Nash, and Kristin Weller of the hit comedy group, Atlantia who sing a tribute to Queen Latifah and improv a musical. (Airdate 5/1/2021) EPISODE 12 NOTES: * Special thanks to our guests, Jean Kelly, Alyson Rogers Nash, and Kristin Weller of Atlantia. Follow them on Instagram and TikTok.
S4E11 - This week we are joined by writer and comedian, Chris Genovese. Alexandria tells us all about Steve Urkel's new cannabis, we play a revealing round of Never Have I Ever, George shares a fun story written by Professor Chris's English class, and our guest Chris shares an old sketch about a date gone wrong in the Writers' Graveyard. EPISODE 11 NOTES: * Special thanks to our guest Chris Genovese. Visit MightyShorts.com more information about the More than Cousins Prom Sketch Show featuring Mark Ruffalo. * Listen to our improv story based on Professor Chris's prompt on FPIK S4E8 "The Jelly Beans from Hell" * "Jaleel White is launching his own cannabis brand, and yes it includes 'Purple Urkle'" CNN April 18, 20201
S4E10 - This week's episode is zefenitely funny. We are joined by comedian and singer Alyson Rogers from the hit comedy parody group, Atlantia. Abigail is laughing at a near drowning at a baptism, George plays the new Lil Nas X video for his mom, Alyson joins us for an improv game, and we read a fairy tale in Literature Corner. (Airdate 4/17/2021) EPISODE 10 NOTES: * Check out Atlantia on Instagram and Facebook * Literature Corner: Garner, James Finn. Politically Correct Bedtime Stories. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1994. * Special thanks to Chris Voutas (George's mom) for joining us and for her review of the Lil Nas X video. * Watch the Lil Nas X controversial Montero video
S4E9 - In this week's episode Alexandria is laughing at Steve Harvey, we play a game of Dirty or Clean, our guest, Ashley Renee Payne discusses the outdoor comedy sh!t show she is directing, we perform one of the sketches from the show in Audio Theater, and Ashley moderates a Spelling Bee rematch. (Airdate 4/10/21) EPISODE 9 NOTES: * Thank you to our guest Ashley Renee Payne for joining us. For more information about the Non-Violet Offenders/Mighty Shorts Comedy show visit mightyshorts.com. * Special thanks to Eric Castaneda and Lily Naz for their performance. "Swiper No Swiping" Dora: Lily Naz Swiper: Eric Castaneda Written by: Sid Desai Edited by: Jane Boynton
S4E8 - In this week's Easter episode George tells us all about Satan shoes and we play a horrible jelly bean game. Comedy actress Shakirah DeMesier joins us for an improv story time, Alexandria helps listeners with relationship advice, and George shares an Easter story in the Writers' Graveyard. (Airdate 4/3/20201). EPISODE 8 NOTES: * Jelly Belly BeanBoozled Fiery Five * Satan Shoes article * Special thanks to our guest Shakirah DeMesier for joining us this week. * Thank you to Professor Chris for our writing prompt.
S4E7 - This week Arnold Schwarzenegger leads the world in an alien invasion, Abigail reads a parody of the Grinch, Alexandria challenges us to a 5th Grade Spelling Bee, we interview Emory University professor Dr. Beverly Grace, the inventor of time travel, and Abigail surprises Alexandria with a game of "What's in Your Bag?". EPISODE 7 NOTES: * The Scottish Sun. "Brits would want Arnold Schwarzenegger to lead Erth in the event of an alien invasion." * Special thanks to Coley Campany who performed the role of Dr. Beverly Grace.
S4E6 - In this week's episode we dive into the Kirk Franklin drama, George plays a License Plate Game, we share Bad Restaurant Reviews, Alexandria calls BS on the weather, and in the Literature Corner we read from Tommy Lee's autobiography, TommyLand. (Airdate 3/20/2021) EPISODE 6 NOTES: * Los Angeles Magazine Vanity License Plate Rejections * Lee, Tommy. Tommyland. Atria Books, 2004. * Special thanks to Katie W for loaning Tommyland to George. He promises to return it now.
S4E5 - We are joined this week by our old co-host TJ Jackson who updates us on some new political toys, Abigail shares a story about Christmas at a funeral, George and Alexandria battle it out in a Versus Battle: Comedian Edition, and Abigail sits in the hot seat in the Writers' Graveyard. (Airdate 3/13/2021)
S4E4 - This week Alexandria is laughing so she doesn't cry, George experiences the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz, for the first time in Pop Culture Blind Spot, which then inspires a fun movie-themed game, Alexandria gives advice to listeners with complicated problems, and in Audio Theater we present the conclusion of the short play, "Bare." (Airdate: 3/6/21) EPISODE 4 NOTES: "Bare" Written By: George N Koulouris Edited By: Jane Boynton Lena: Abigail Williams Lucas: Daniel Annone Anthony: Eric Castaneda Father Leahy: Alex Parkinson Margaret: Alexandria Sweatt
S4E3 - In this week's episode Abigail finally shares her "anal swabs" story, we play a new game called Dirty or Clean, Alexandria calls Bullsh*t, we interview comedian and filmmaker, Alex Parkinson, and perform Bare, a short play by George, in Audio Theater. (Airdate: 02/27/2020) EPISODE 3 NOTES: * "Anal Swab Covid Test Won't Make You Waddle Like a 'Penguin,' China Says" Forbes, Feb 1, 2021 * Watch Alex Parkinson's films mentioned on the show: Divorce Story Ring Fingered Watch Sidebar Parky Films * Special thanks to Alex Parkinson, Eric Castaneda, and Daniel Annone for their performance. "Bare" Written by: George N Koulouris Edited by: Jane Boynton Lena: Abigail Williams Anthony: Eric Castaneda Lucas: Daniel Annone
S4E2 - In this week's episode we debate if a robbery is funny, Abigail and George sing about their favorite things, we are joined by TikTok star Mackenzie Austin who tells us about online fame and plays "What's in Your Bag?", and George and Alexandria bring back the Versus Battle with a Hollywood twist. (Airdate 2/20/2021) EPISODE NOTES A special thanks to Mackenzie Austin for joining us. Check out Mackenzie's hilarious TikToks.
S4E1 - We're back for Season 4. We dive into the hottest topic of the week: the Gorilla Glue lady, Abigail challenges us to a word association game, Alexandria gives advice to listeners, George plays "What's in your bag?", and in Literature Corner we read the script from the movie Birdemic. (Airdate 12/13/21)
S3E49 - It's our final episode of the year. We are joined by our hilarious friend Sara Bresee. George shares a recap of 2020 craziness, Alexandria updates us on the best celebrity meltdowns of the year, we fail epically at our Holiday Movie Challenge, we each take on a resolution assigned to us, and conclude the episode by giving 2020 a fond farewell. (Airdate: 12/26/2020)
S3E48 - On this week's episode we are joined by standup comedian and reality TV star, Neal Reddy, who discusses online dating, dead houseplants, and his beef with our listener (and friend of the show), Saf. George has a bone to pick with SNL, Neal workshops his new political standup routine, Alexandria leads us in a holiday-themed Price is Right, and we end with an update on George & Alexandria's holiday TV movie challenge. (Airdate 12/19/2020)
S3E47 - We are joined this week by actress and producer, Sorrell Sanders who sings 2020 Holiday Carols with us, Abigail leads us in a character study game, and George and Alexandria update us on their Holiday TV Movie Binge. (Airdate: 12/12/2020) EPISODE 47 NOTES * Thank you to Sorrell Sanders for joining us this week. * 2020 Carols written by: - "The First Hotel," "Tattle Tales", and "Down on the Beltline" written by Abigail Williams - "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" and "Fauci Did You Know?" by George N Koulouris - "Joy to the World," "Silent Night," and "This Christmas" by Alexandria Sweatt * George & Alexandria's Nice List: Let's Meet Again on Christmas Eve (Lifetime), Feliz NaviDAD (Lifetime), Forever Christmas (Lifetime), Dear Christmas (Lifetime), If I Only Had Christmas (Hallmark), Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas (Hallmark) * George & Alexandria's Naughty List: Dear Christmas (Lifetime), Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing (Hallmark), Candy Cane Christmas (Lifetime) * See the trailer for A Recipe for Seduction, the KFC-Lifetime movie
S3E46 - We have a very special episode this week. We begin with a major announcement from TJ, George and Alexandria embark on a ridiculous challenge to watch 94 made for TV Christmas movies beginning with "Jingle Jangle" on Netflix, TJ shares an old sketch in the Writer's Graveyard, and we send off one of our hosts with a heartfelt goodbye. (Airdate: 12/5/2020) EPISODE 46 NOTES * Special thanks to our Lone Ranger, Will Amato, for his special goodbye message.
S3E45 - This week we are joined by the very funny actress and comedian, Sara Bresee. TJ thinks he has a coffee date with one of us, George watches the 1986 cult-favorite, Labyrinth, in Pop Culture Blind Spot, Sara Bresee leads a group of actors in the first FPIK Radio Improv, and Abigail makes George sing. (Airdate 11/28/2020) EPISODE 45 NOTES * Thank you to our improv actors, Sara Bresee, Freddy Boyd, Courtney Overcash, and Bonita Elery. * Watch Labyrinth Magic Dance * Apologies to Journey for George's singing