Then And Now And Then with Sam And Robin

Sam and Robin say hasta la vista for now with this fun-filled episode looking back over season one and forward to the future.  Robin shares yet another crazy dream and Sam cautions against positive commando advertising.  Mini-episode guests Al Pacino, his assistant Vance, Robin's friend from HS Deb and Correctional Officer Dawn Flan all return to visit with the show once more before our hiatus.  Don't miss our good-bye for now.

Sam and Robin are jet-setting and exploring the globe with a true traveler and family member, Tess Steddum. Tess shares her favorite countries to visit, the secret to EVERYONE seeing the world and we all share the childhood travel adventure that changed us forever! A clue: circus in the desert.

With Robin away, Sam gets scared straight by Correctional Officer Dawn Flan and discovers the hidden underbelly of prison life.  Meet the charming Matron Flan who shares a little too much information about prison quid pro quo and her own anti-sexual nature.

Sam can't wait to bring his 45-year-old economics comedy show to the masses, Robin talks mountain kids and wolf girls, and the topic of Slovenia and the beautiful Ljubljana and Lake Bled almost cause Sam to lose his vision!

Sam sounds like a Dad trying too hard to be funny, but Robin has agency in this concise episode on finding balance through all of life's transitions. We get a recap of the Gilmore Gala and deal with the post-show let down. There is also a little quoting of old English poetry if you just want to have your mind blown.

Natalie Fallert, the great, joins Sam as guest co-host this week. They discuss the ins and outs and and their love for coffee! If you are a fiend or just interested, or you wanna hear two lovebirds chat about their future as business-owners, take a listen! They also share wild, cafe-centric stories and laugh about Sam's coffee ineptitude.

With Sam away, Robin catches up with an old friend from home. Deb is a deep East Texas native, mother to two busy boys, wife of a hard-working man and lover of Little Baby Jesus! Catch up with all the local gossip from the Black Eyed-Pea Capitol of the World! Sound from Zapsplat.com

Sam and Robin take a trip through the darker side of Hollywood, visiting the Museum of Death, murder houses and Hollywood Forever Cemetery.  Along the way they discuss SVU clown killers, pot smoking girlfriends, Ice Age and pointless superheroes in this weeks episode.

Miles Francis, A.K.A Mr.MostDaysOff is a successful comedian, improviser and podcaster in DFW. Miles gives Sam & Robin insight on how to put your heart into a successful podcast, as he has done for many years with his Simpson's themed Best Darn Diddly (Podcast Show). The trio also cover wrestling, improv vs stand-up, collecting memorabilia, and so much more!

This week's TANAT covers neck pain, Italian hiking and mountain pasta. Robin mia culpas to a Zoom near disaster. Sam discovers bizarre art, and together, they explain The Grizzly Man test.

This week's ep has Sam and Robin in the same room to record for the FIRST TIME EVER! They explore mysteries like King and Shyamalan, Haunted homes, and University expectations.

It's Xmas in July when Sam and Robin interview the youngest batch of the family: Power Rangers connoisseur Ashton Istre, Cheerleading superstar Mia Istre, the kid with all the rings, John Owen Gibbs and finally, Rap God, Grayson Gibbs. Bring your Christmas cheer and don't be a humbug!

Prolific voice actor and second son, Adam Gibbs, joins Sam and Robin to talk all things anime. Gibbs is a regular talent on Adult Swim and in major motion pictures.  Link to Adam's website: https://www.iamadamgibbs.com/voice

Hot little mini-episode this week. Sam is M.I.A. but Robin gets the thrill of a lifetime interviewing Al Pacino, maybe. Pacino holds nothing back, revealing his early days as a child star. And stick around for the immediate epilogue to this epic episode!

Sam and Robin welcome dear, family friend and amazing actor, Dylan Godwin. Dylan is a Resident Acting Company member at the Alley Theatre in Houston and recently appeared there in The Winter's Tale (Clown); Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express (Hector MacQueen); The Three Musketeers (King Louis XIII);  Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Albert Einstein) and Miller, Mississippi (John Miller) at the Dallas Theatre Center/Alley All New Festival, just to name a few. The trio discuss the early theatre experience they all shared at HCPAC in Athens, TX and how that early spark still inspires Dylan today.

Stan Lee's ghost leads us to contemplate how Disney is gagging us on our childhood memories. Despite the language barrier, Sam shops for vinyl. We exchange Venice travel stories. Robin intros her new BFF and we discuss doing open mics in LA with Dat Phan.

The battle is on! First-born son, David Gibbs, shares his personal battle with Covid and then his long love affair with professional wrestling. It's real to us, damnit!

Sam remembers Sesame Street and we discover why he was the best worst last kid. We talk long distance relationships and pet parents. Robin shares a startling dream and a review of an early Chris Pratt porn-less porn movie.

Austin Attorney and Lover of all things Texas, Stephen Grant, educates us on Smokey the Bear, the trials of chili judging, and the scant yet enthralling history of US appointed Governor to Guam, Francisco Portusach. Laugh along as Sam and Stephen, best friends since high school, relive debate camp and high school theatre glory days.

Sam meets the parents and prepares his lady for a Texas visit. A surprise guest calls in and Sam and Robin discuss racist tropes in Gone With the Wind and surprising misogyny in the Golden Girls.

Family member Lauren Istre opens up with Sam and Robin about the miracle and turmoil of childbirth, the joys of adoption, and how she met who would go on to be her future husband and daughter. Now talk about one big happy family. Lauren fully embodies motherhood and we are overjoyed to have her with us for the special ep!

Sam goes deep into his own mouth for surgery and Robin fights back against ageism. We talk down to Elon Musk and the shadow of Harpo Studios leers overhead.

Sam & Robin talk with DFW comedian MONNA about her early days in comedy, development of her Claws Out Comedy brand and recording her first album Unstable.

Robin & Sam speak with educator, actress and daughter-in-law, Rebekah Stevenson-Gibbs, about her journey toward active anti-racism, working in Progress Theatre and raising an aware child in a racist society. Support Progress Theatre: online - www.progresstheatre.com Instagram - @beprogressnow

Sam shares the saga of serial police impersonator, Jeremy Dewitte. A dream reveals to Robin why she has no friends, and a Plastic Christmas Tree changes everything!

Sam and Robin are joined by their first guest ever! Actor and comic, Josh Irick tells of his escape from Oklahoma and the great women that launched him all the way to Texas and onto DFW comedy stages. Robin and Josh also reveal their first connection onstage almost 25 years ago.

On their maiden voyage, Sam and Robin take on West Texas and too much HGTV. Then they get serious with a post-mortem on meeting Sam's girlfriend and discuss why they started a podcast.