The Nerdologues Present: Poor Choices Archive

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Friend of The Nerdologues Mark Colomb produced an amazing interview podcast series. Poor Choices focused on the Chicago comedy scene and The Nerdologues are glad to hold the archive of episodes. RSS FeedSubscribe on iTunes

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    Poor Choices Live Show: Jungleshark Skirtass

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2013 58:01


    A live show with over 20 guest. Recorded live at Jangelheart Circus. Thanks to everyone that showed up. Audio was recorded live.   

    Poor Choices Presents: Seasick Episode One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2013 79:30


    A new show? What? But I thought you quit. Well sort of. The new show is a mix of interviews, movie stuff, phone calls, and more. This week Beth Melewski from The Second City, Cash Cab Chicago, and living near me stops by to talk about chasing your passion. Calls from an aquarium cleaner and Beach Boy Mike Love. I talk about the movie “King of Comedy”. It won't be a regular show but please if you want to hear another one let me know. If no one says anything I guess I won't. Thanks for supporting the previous show.

    Episode 200: Annoying Mick Napier

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2012 65:57


    The final episode of Poor Choices.  Mick Napier is the guest and we talk about The Annoyance 25th, directing at Second City, Fatty Drives the Bus, Exit 57, and more.  The Poor Choices Podcast was an interview show hosted by Mark Colomb in Chicago.  It featured interviews with Chicago based writers and performers.  Mark Colomb was the host.  Thank you very much for listening and supporting the show.  Look for something new right here in January.  I will do my best to keep the feed up an running but if you would like to donate through paypal that would be great.

    Episode 199: The Exit Interview with Mark Colomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2012 73:23


    The almost final show.  Mark is the guest this show and the hosts of Another Podcast help out.  It was recorded live at The Upstiars Gallery.  Mark Colomb is the guest and the hosts are Micah Sterenberg and Joanna Feldman.

    Episode 198: Going To The Wooz with Tawny Newsome

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2012 61:40


    Tawny Newsome joins the show we talk about Vacaville, The Second City, Bloodshot Records, and more.

    Episode 197: The Good News With Holly Laurent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2012 70:53


    Holly Laurent stops by to talk about growing up in the church, coming to Chicago, The Reckoning, Second City, and more.  The Poor Choices Podcast is a Chicago based interview podcast hosted by Mark Colomb.

    Episode 196: Who Does Edgar Blackmon Think He Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2012 100:27


    Jeff Award winner Edgar Blackmon stops by the show to talk about The Second City, Chicago, Florida, Kids, and more in this super sized episode.  The Poor Choices Podcast is a Chicago based interview show hosted by Mark Colomb.

    Episode 195: Going To The Rack With Tim Baltz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2012 67:47


    Tim Baltz rejoins the show to talk about leaving The Second City, improvising, Shrink, and of course Basketball.  The Poor Choices Podcast is a Chicago based interview show hosted by Mark Colomb.

    Episode 194: A Long Form Interview With Matt Elwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2012 69:08


    Matt Elwell CEO and President of Comedysportz Chicago stops by to talk about short form, business, Chicago, and more.  The Poor Choices Show is a Chicago based interview podcast hosted by Mark Colomb.

    Episode 193: Getting Home Schooled With Asher Perlman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2012 57:40


    Asher Perlamn stops by to talk about being a twin, getting home schooled, acting, The Second City, Chicago, Comedy Sportz, and more.  The Poor Choices Podcast is a Chicago based interview show.  Mark Colomb is the host.

    Episode 192: A Night At The Theater With Dave Jennings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2012 70:30


    Dave Jennings is the manager of The Music Box Theater in Chicago.  We talk about running a theater, booking a 70mm print of The Master, Star Trek, and more.  The Poor Choices Show is a Chicago based podcast hosted by Mark Colomb.

    Episode 191: Going To The Gathering with Joe McAdam

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2012 60:09


    Joe McAdam stops by to talk about The Late Live Show, The Gathering, and Chicago's Stand Up Comedy Scene.  The Poor Choices Podcast is a Chicago based interview show hosted by Mark Colomb

    Episode 190: Getting It Together With Kat Gotsick

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2012 84:18


    This week on The Poor Choices Podcast Kat Gotsick is talks to Mark Colomb about improvising, The Playground, Starting Over, Growing Up, and more.  The Poor Choices Podcast is a Chicago Based Interview show.

    Episode 189: On Point With Rebecca Sohn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2012 56:01


    Rebecca Sohn stops by The Poor Choices Podcast to talk about ballet, The Annoyance Theater, Mick Napier, Second City, Acting, and more.  The Poor Choices Podcast is a Chicago based interview show hosted by Mark Colomb

    Episode 188: Husking with Pat Raynor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2012 56:12


    Pat Raynor stops by The Poor Choices Podcast to talk about Nebraska, improv, iO, and more.  Mark Colomb is the host.

    Episode 187: Boom! It's Ryan Archibald

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2012 61:38


    Ryan Archibald joins The Poor Choices Podcast to talk about his time at Second City Chicago, iO, Boom, and more.  Mark Colomb is the host.

    Episode 186: A Thrilling Talk with Connor Tillman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2012 60:56


    Connor Tillman joins the show to talk about Southern California, UCSB, Chicago, The Annoyance, and more.

    Episode 185: Person In The City with Wendy Mateo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012 58:56


    Wendy Mateo of  Dominizuelan stops by to talk about The Playground, building a media company, directing, and more.  Mark Colomb is the host.

    Episode 184: Up Late With Joe Kwaczala

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2012 63:49


    Joe Kwaczala host of The Late Live Show stops by to talk about hosting, Notre Dame, Impress These Apes, and more.  Mark Colomb is the host.  The Poor Choices Show has over 180 episodes and interviews with Chicago's best comedians.

    Episode 183: Going Hollywood with Andy St. Clair

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2012 69:20


    Andy St. Clair of 3033 and iO West stops by and joins the three time club.  We talk SNL, Second City, moving to Los Angeles, and Phish.

    Episode 182: War Eagle With Vince Portacci

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2012 63:44


    Vince Portacci stops by to talk about The South, Auburn, Improv, and more.  Mark Colomb is the host.  The Poor Choices Podcast a Chicago based interview show.

    Episode 181: Gleaming The Cube With Mort Burke

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2012 63:09


    Stand Up comedian Mort Burke stops by The Poor Choies Podcast to talk about Sad on Vacation, Chicago, Los Angeles, Skateboards, and more.  Mark Colomb is the host.

    Episode 180: A Guided Tour of Roswell with John Thibodeaux

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2012 61:38


    John Thibodeaux stops by to talk about Roswell, Chicago, and more.

    Episode 179: Running For Office With Katy Colloton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2012 64:56


    Katy Colloton joins Mark Colomb to talk about growing up in Kansas, being the quiet girl, The Katydids, and auditioning from SNL.

    Episode 178: Going Undercover with Capone from Ain't It Cool News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2012 63:54


    Steve Prokopy (Capone) talks about writing for Aint It Cool News, being a critic, Chicago, and a whole lot about movies.

    Episode 177: The Comedian of Time and Space Daniel Kibblesmith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2012 73:54


    Daniel Kibblesmith stops by to talk about movies, comics, comedy, and more.  Donate to The Late Live Show Quest for a Fifth Season on kickstarter.  Mark Colomb is the host. Click Here To Donate

    Episode 176: Learning A New Language with Christine Tawfik

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2012 63:56


    Chris Tawfik stops by to talk about growing up in Egypt, moving to Colorado, and leaving for Chicago.  Mark Colomb is the host.

    Episode 175: Vermont is for Performers with Steve Waltien

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2012 85:40


    Steve Waltien comes by to talk about Vermont, The Second City, his one man show, and more.

    Episode 174: Going Cold Turkey With Ben Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2012 71:59


    Ben Johnson stops by to talk about Rattlesnake HIgh, writing for Chunklet, Vice, and more.

    Episode 173: My Man Tim Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2012 49:56


    Tim Robinson stops by to talk about My Man's, Cook County Social Club, Detroit, Second City, Saturday Night Live, and more.

    Episode 172: A Declaration of Sovereignty with Clayton Margeson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2012 73:55


    Clayton Margeson stops by to talk Texas, Sovereign, and more.  Mark Colomb is the host.

    Episode 171: …and Twin with John Pantlind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2012 61:59


    John Pantlind stops by to talk about Twins, Michigan, Improv, and being tall.

    Episode 170: Kill All Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2012 55:21


    Kill All Comedy takes over the show.  Download your copy of the album at www.killallcomedy.com Thanks to Steph, Joey, and Jared.  Kill All Comedy featuers Jared Jeffries, Joey Dundale, Steph Cook, Michael Brunlieb, Andrew Tisher, Gary Richardson, Jo Scott

    Episode 169: Killing Comedy with Steph Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2012 57:20


    Steph Cook stops by to talk about Texas, Kill All Comedy, and more.

    Episode 168: Happy Nerd of July with Sammy Tamimi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2012 77:25


    Sammy Tamimi stops by to talk about all things nerdy.  Have a great 4th of July everyone.

    Episode 167: Rich Baker is a Stand Up Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2012 63:34


    Rich Baker stops by and talks about Texas, Cruise Ships, Podcasts, and Stand Up.  This is a good one.

    Episode 166: Flying High with Drennen Quinn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2012 77:01


    Drennen stops by to talk about Hipsters, Atlanta, improv, stand up, and more.

    Episode 165: The Heart of John Hartman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2012 67:06


    John Hartman stops by to talk about Virginia, Michigan, Chicago, movies, and more.  Tuesday June 19th Relief 90x at The Playground Theater 8-11:30 P.M. to help Bill Stern.

    Episode 164: Going Viral with Dave Urlakis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2012 66:18


    Dave Urlakis joins me to talk about making videos, Awkward Spaceship, and more.  If you can donate to http://www.gofundme.com/The-Frankenstern-Fund and help out Bill Stern.

    Episode 163: Act Like A Lady With Wes Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2012 64:05


    Wes Perry joins me to talk about his show “Don't Act Like A Girl”, mexican food, pride parades, and more.

    Episode 162: BOOM…It's Sam Super

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2012 61:49


    Sam Super joins me to talk about Boom Chicago, Comedysportz, Games, Ships, and more.

    Episode 161: A Tale of Two Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2012 76:13


    Mark Logsdon joins me to talk about NATO, Grad School, Annoyance, iO, and more.

    Episode 160: At The Playground with Matt Barbera

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2012 49:11


    Matt Barabera stops by to talk about The Playground Theater's 15th Aniversery, he's time in Chiago, and what he wants to do in the future.

    Episode 159: Waiting with Mike Marunowski

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2012 63:24


    Mike Marunowski stops by to talk about waiting tables, Second City, and Feldmanowski.

    Episode 158: Directing Ryan Patrick Dolan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2012 53:56


    Ryan Patrick Dolan stops by.  We talk about studying acting, driecting, and more.

    Episode 157: On Tour With The Shock T's

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2012 66:08


    Tyler, Sarah, and Tim from The Shock T's return to talk about life on the road and play three songs.

    Episode 156: Going To Potbelly's With Pat Dwyer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2012 77:21


    Pat Dwyer joins me to talk Peace Corps, Boston, Potbelly's, Comedy Sportz and more.  One of my favorite shows.

    Episode 155: If It Bleeds It Leads With Ben Bowman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2012 92:17


    Ben Bowman stops by to talk about the news, twitter, Chicago Comedy, making videos, and more.  Saturday May 12th Exquisite Corpse at Stage 773 10:30 P.M.

    Episode 154: All The Worlds A Stage with Brian Posen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2012 64:27


    Brian Posen joins me to talk about Stage 773, Second City, and performing in Chicago.  May 12th Stage 773 Exquisite Corpse 10:30 P.M.

    Episode 153: The Other Other Ghosts with The Other Other Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2012 79:07


    Devin Bockrath and Brian McGovern join me to talk sketch, ghosts, upstairs gallery, and more.  Check out their sketch show Friday May 4th at Midnight.  iO Chicago.

    Episode 152: The Magic of Chris Witaske

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2012 74:05


    Chris Witaske of Sad on Vacation joins me to talk about magic, agents, The Second City, and SNL.

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