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Each week, actor Marc LaPerry* watches and discusses an episode of the hit sitcom Totally Pals**. He'll interview former costars, crew members, and all sorts of other people involved in the most popular TV show of all time! * Not a real person ** Not a real TV show

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    • Jun 28, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    Totally Back To Work! (w/ Ryan Barton & Kyle Kasabian)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 53:42


    The donkey is back! This week Marc is chatting with the founders of Puppet Brothers Puppets, Hodel and Ernie Puddlestep! They discuss puppeting a fake donkey, puppeting a fake Lea Michele, and the time they bought a haunted doll!  --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Email us at TotallyPals@gmail.com  

    Totally Moving To Sumatra! (w/ Raiza Licea & Nina Concepción)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 53:32


    It's the episode where Hadley almost moves to Sumatra! Marc is very excited to be joined by two former production assistants who went on to do BIG things in the entertainment industry, Spiffany Kapang (Nina Concepción, 9-1-1: Lone Star) and Biscuit Sanders (Raiza Licea, Spanish Aquí Presents). They talk about going from PA's to captains of industry, and reflect on whether or not they are sisters.    --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Email us at totallypals@gmail.com

    Totally Held Hostage At The Bank! (w/ Chris Eckert & Jillian Bell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 58:14


    This week, Marc is watching perhaps the most controversial episode of Totally Pals ever filmed! He's joined by network lawyer Gabriel Moonshoes (Chris Eckert, Ghosts) and also his wife Gloria (Jillian Bell, Workaholics) for some reason! They discuss the trials and tribulations of marriage, personal opinions on Kim Jong-Il, and the First Dollar National Bank Tragedy and Massacre. --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Email us at totallypals@gmail.com

    Totally Showered! (w/ Jon Mackey & David Brown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 58:26


    This week, Marc sits down with former temporary showrunners Garrett Smuttsberg and Brian Gooter (Jon Mackey & David Brown, DePodcast w/ Brett DeMott). They talk almost exclusively about Harry Houdini!  --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Email us at totallypals@gmail.com

    Totally Stinky! (w/ Josh Simpson and Wayland McQueen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 56:42


    They're finally here! Fan favorites Balls and Brandon make their first appearance this week in "Totally Stinky!" Marc is joined by the actors who played Balls and Brandon, Andy and Randy Kovulchuck (Josh Simpson & Wayland McQueen). They talk about being twins, bathroom emergencies in New Zealand, and both times they pranked Tara Reid at a pizzeria. --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Email us TotallyPals@gmail.com

    Totally Back To School! (w/ Will Hines & Sarah Claspell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 55:15


    It's the episode that knowingly and purposely ripped off Billy Madison! Marc is joined by veteran TV writer Howie DeSpoon (Will Hines), and character actress Katarina Lovingcorn (Sarah Claspell), who we are happy to report is not dead! --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Will on Instagram @WillieBHines Follow Sarah on Instagram @Claspy Email us at totallypals@gmail.com

    Totally In The Spirit! (w/ Frank Garcia-Hejl & Greg Roman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 58:50


    Another year, another Christmas episode featuring Mira Sorvino! Marc is joined by camera operators Jerry Carhorn (Frank Garcia-Hejl) and Tobin Prince (Greg Roman), and they discuss photography, on-set memories, and how to get free jelly at In-N-Out! --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Frank on Instagram @FrankGarciaHejl Follow Greg on Instagram @TheGregRoman

    Totally On Ice! (w/ Alex Fernie & Mary Sasson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 52:55


    Remember when Michael C Hall played a hockey player?!? This week Marc is joined by writer Alanthony Bell (Alex Fernie) and director Patrish Makeupson (Mary Sasson). They talk about filming sitcoms vs dramas, working with celebrities, and whether or not Dom Deluise was a Genie or some other type of wish-granting entity.  --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Mary on Instagram @MarySasson Follow Alex on Instagram @FernieCommaAlex Email us @ TotallyPals@gmail.com  

    Totally Bereaved! (w/ Conner Shin & Kale Hills)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 53:17


    Another funeral episode! This week things get academic when Marc welcomes Socrates DeVille (Kale Hills) and Coco Sugarman (Conner Shin), two doctors of television history. They discuss death scenes, bad hookah choices, and adult tap dancing! --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Kale on Instagram @KaleHills Follow Conner on Instagram @Madam_Connie Send us an email at TotallyPals@gmail.com

    Totally Punched In The Butt! (w/ Alana Johnston & Santina Muha)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 54:57


    It's the Thanksgiving episode with the big butt punch! Marc has a chance to learn about set design with set designer Maria Cellicello (Santina Muha) and set dresser Gabby Stranger (Alana Johnston.) They also talk about holidays and ankle sprains! --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Santina on Instagram @SantinaMuha Follow Alana on Instagram @TheOnlyAlanaJohnston Email us at TotallyPals@gmail.com  

    Totally Surprised! (w/ Drew Droege & John Milhiser)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 53:16


    It's the episode with Sigourney Weaver! Marc is joined by Sig's former assistants themselves, Alex Pursemaker (John Milhiser) and Nathan Nivvens (Drew Droege). They talk about what it's like working for a Hollywood star, where to find the shiniest rocks, and how to properly raise the dead! --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Drew on Instagram @Drew_Droege Follow John on Instagram @JohnMilhiser Email us at TotallyPals@gmail.com

    Totally Swamped! (w/ Kelsi Roberts & Rebecca Warm)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 62:25


    Actress Sarah Stifler (Rebecca Warm) returns to the show, and she's joined by former PA Deranus Marie Saint (Kelsi Roberts)! They talk to mark about alligator wrestling, butterscotch stains, and their very successful bead store!   --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Rebecca on Instagram @warmliketheweather Follow Kelsi on Instagram @shmelsi Email us at TotallyPals@gmail.com

    Totally Rear-Ended! (w/ Meghan Parks & Ben Siemon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 52:41


    It's another Halloween episode! This week Marc sits down with former character actress Sally Fields (Meghan Parks) and current corporate training video actor Levi Babyson (Ben Siemon)!

    Totally Drowned! (w/ Jackie Johnson & Mark Rennie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 54:14


    It's the episode where someone drowns at the water park! Marc is joined by his former stylist Padge DuPri (Jackie Johnson) and returning guest Angel Hardnose (Mark Rennie), former head of wardrobe. We talk about filming on location, preparing for the red carpet, and the hat Aretha Franklin was buried in!  ----- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Email us at TotallyPals@gmail.com Follow Jackie on Instagram @JackieMicheleJohnson Follow Mark on Instagram @MarkRennie

    Totally Seismic! (w/ Tony Rodriguez & Heather Woodward)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 56:33


    This week, Hadley starts dating the earthquake scientist! Marc interviews actor Declan Pellots (Tony Rodriguez) as well as Totally Pals' former science consultant, Daphne Branderpoole. They discuss plate tectonics, speed dating, and what it was like filming at the LAX Radisson!  --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Tony on Instagram @TheTonyRodrig Follow Heather on Instagram @WoodwardHeather Send us an email at TotallyPals@gmail.com

    Totally Movin' Out! (w/ Amy Vorpahl & Lesley Tsina)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 56:33


    We're back for Season 2! Marc is joined by writers Stephanie Underpants (Lesley Tsina) and Galadriel LaHane (Amy Vorpahl), who joined Totally Pals in the second season. We talk about the premiere, which sees the departure of Gordon the landlord as well as Gordon's Wife. Other topics include the Hallmark Channel's "Nosy Barabara Mysteries," a glass tube to the ocean, and Galadriel's acrimonious divorce.  --- Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Amy on Instagram @VorpahlSword Follow Lesley on Instagram @Lesley.Tsina Send us an email at TotallyPals@gmail.com

    Totally Out On The Street! (w/ Jake Jabbour & Ali Ghandour)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 54:49


    It's the season one finale! Marc is joined by writer Jake Narlicorn (Jake Jabbour) and director Jeff Joe Jaw (Ali Ghandour) to discuss the final episode featuring Christmas the orphan. Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Jake on Instagram @wakeupwithjacob Follow Ali on Instagram @ali_ghandour Send you emails to totallypals@gmail.com

    Totally Murdered! (w/ SlyChum!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 53:17


    This week we're talking about the big MURDER MYSTERY episode! Marc is joined by former prop master Shirley Harby (Jennifer Polania) and former prop buyer/series regular Barnaby Pugh (Jay Pichardo) Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Send your questions and comments to totallypals@gmail.com Follow Jay and Jennifer on Instagram @SlyChum

    Totally Sad! (w/ Lilan Bowden & Nick Mandernach)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 51:24


    It's here! The episode where Bree burns to death! Marc is joined by television critic for the Toronto Bee, Calvin Stringy (Nick Mandernach) and television critic for the Florida News, Filene Gum-Ball (Lilan Bowden). Send your listener questions to totallypals@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod

    Totally Bonus LIVE Episode! (w/ Marcy Jarreau, Jessica Jardine, and MORE!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 58:50


    It's our totally live REUNION episode at UCB! Marc is joined by Leah Blankette and Carol Valentime (Jessica Jardin & Marcy Jarreau). who played some of the shows many landlords!  We also welcome back star Ronnie Chaise (Carolyn Jania) and creators David Birdwatcher and Mart Coffin (Johnno Wilson and Danny Jacobs)!  We talk about the upcoming gritty reboot of TP, getting wined dined & 69'd by Boutros Boutros-Ghali, and the perks of having a friend in the Delta Sky Lounge! Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Subscribe to Marcy and Jessica's Patreon for L is for Losers HERE! Follow Carolyn on Instagram @SeeJania Follow Johnno on Instagram @JohnnoWilson Follow Danny on Instagram @dannyajacobs  

    Totally Out of Love! (w/ Lauren Holt & Chad Westbrook)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 56:15


    This week Marc chats with the Hair and Makeup departments, who have legally changed their names to Hair and Makeup (Chad Westbrook and Lauren Holt)! We talk about chemical burns, blimps, and what it's like to work with Tim Allen! Totally Pals! The LIVE Reunion! Wednesday, November 2nd at 8:30, at the UCB Theatre. Click Here For Tickets! Email us! TotallyPals@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow Lauren on Instagram @HoltLauren Follow Chad on Instagram @ChadWestbrook

    Totally Left Out! (w/ Jessica McKenna and Gilli Nissim)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 55:31


    Marc is joined by award-winning casting director Chrispie Mernoff (Jessica McKenna, Off Book) and adult baby casting assistant Bermuda Contiki (Gilli Nissim, We're Gross w/ Gilli Nissim) to discuss the audition process, having a lawn, and the 2005 NHL Lockout. Follow us on Instagram @totallypalspod

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    Totally Christmas With Christmas! (w/ Vic Michaelis & Patrick McDonald)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 53:50


    It's our very first Christmas episode! Marc sits down with his agents Luke Buckledealer (Patrick McDonald, Smosh) and Char Buckledealer (Vic Michaelis, Improv4Humans, Comedy Bang Bang), and in case you didn't know...they're cousins! Follow us on Instagram @totallypalspod Follow Vic on @vicmmic Follow Patrick on @patrickpatrickpatrickpatrick

    Totally Taste Tested! (w/ Ashleigh Crystal Hairston & Nalini Sharma)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 57:28


    Trevor and America go to a launch party for the revival of Crystal Pepsi while Nick and Hadley think the new neighbors are witches! Marc is joined by Violet Green (Ashleigh Crystal Hairston) and Missy Ellers (Nalini Sharma), better known as neighbors Tricia and Treesha! Follow us on Instagram @totallypalspod Follow Ashleigh on Instagram @ashleighcrystal Follow Nalini on Instagram @nalsbarkley

    Totally Hot! (w/ Dave Theune & Jacob Womack)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 56:51


    Marc sits down with stunt coordinators Rodney Dawson (Dave Theune) and Vince Sims II (Jacob Womack) to talk about the Cirque du Soleil stunts seen in this week's episode, Totally Hot! Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow us on Twitter @TotallyPalsPod Follow Dave on Instagram @DaveTheune Follow Jacob on Instagram @abstractwomack

    Totally Bit! (w/ Dan Lippert & Ryan Rosenberg)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 58:46


    It's the episode with the dog trial! What's it like fillming a mock court room scene with a bunch of dogs? We chat with animal wranglers Arnold Grabowski (Ryan Rosenberg) and Luke Beethoven (Dan Lippert) to find out! Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow us on Twitter @TotallyPalsPod Subscribe to Ryan and Dan on Man Dog Pod HERE!

    Totally Copied! (w/ Oscar Montoya & Ruha Taslimi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 50:50


    This week Marc sits down with audience coordinators Dakota Belding (Oscar Montoya) and Montana Cargo (Ruha Taslimi) to discuss the librarian to audience coordinator to sheep herder to therapist pipeline! We also dive into Totally Copied! The one where America gets her identity stolen! Follow us on Instagram @totallypalspod Follow us on Twitter @totallypalspod Follow Ruha on Instagram @ruhataslimi Follow Oscar on Instagram @ozzymo

    Totally Thankful! (w/ Anne Lane & Stephanie Ritter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 58:29


    This week we're talking Totally Thankful! The Thanksgiving episode that ALSO provided the plot for Totally Pals: The Musical. Joining us are Shelly Beeper, the creator of the musical, and Minerva Crumble, one of its actresses. (Stephanie Ritter and Anne Lane, The Milk Boys)

    Totally Tan! (w/ Julie Brister & Erin Whitehead)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 55:03


    This week's episode was written by Clara Doglover (pronounced Duh-glover) and directed by Pamela Walters-Sons. And they're both joining Marc to discuss it! Follow us on Instagram @totallypalspod Follow us on Twitter @totallypalspod Follow Erin on Twitter @girlwithatail Follow Julie on Twitter @bristasouljah

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    Totally Secretly Poor! (w/ Carly Nykanen and Eddie Perino)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 58:28


    Background actors Daisy LaFlower (Carly Nykanen, 9-1-1) and Ned Curly (Eddie Perino, DC Super Hero Girls) appeared in over 50 episodes of Totally Pals! This week they join Marc to discuss Season 1, Episode 10, Totally Secretly Poor! Follow us on Instagram @totallypalspod Follow us on Twitter @totallypalspod Follow Carly on Instagram @carlywn Follow Eddie on Instagram @eddieperino  

    Totally Abandoned! (w/ Marissa Strickland and Justin Michael)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 57:45


    Remember in season one when the gang adopted an orphan named Christmas? This week we talk to Christmas! Kerr Frankstense (Marissa Strickland) joins to talk about going from real orphan to TV orphan to cast member of Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out. We're also joined by director Elmer Premmons (Justin Michael, Nature Talks to Itself), who is literally shrinking by the day. Follow us on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow us on Twitter @TotallyPalsPod Follow Marissa on Twitter @marissagogo Follow Justin on Twitter @heyjustin Listen to Justin's podcast, Nature Talks to Itself, here!

    Totally Shopping! (w/ John Flynn and Pam Murphy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 53:26


    Remember the episode where America gets a job at the mall? Who better to discuss this week's episode with than Peter and Fiverly (Feverly? Fefferly?) Kittle of the esteemed actor's training program, The Kittle Conservatory! Follow us on Twitter @totallypalspod Follow us on Instagram @totallypalspod Follow Pam on twitter @MurphyPlease Listen to John's podcast, Two Old Queens, here!

    Totally Playin'! (w/ Emily Pendergast and Daniel Acker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 57:49


    Marc is joined by former showrunner's assistant Torrance Batherby (Emily Pendergast) and former writer Marvin Goods (Daniel Acker). We'll find out what really goes on in the writer's room! We'll also find out why Torrance really wore water shoes every day! Follow the show on Instagram @TotallyPalsPod Follow the show on Twitter @TotallyPalsPod Follow Emily on Instagram @ependergast Listen to Daniel's podcast Almost Almost Famous  

    Totally Spooky! (w/ Jon Gabrus and Mark Rennie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 55:09


    Boo! It's the Halloween episode! This week, Marc reunites with his former costar Bobby Grick (Jon Gabrus, High And Mighty), as well as costume designer Angel Hardnose (Mark Rennie, Two Old Queens). Topics include Wrong Turn 6, Marc's porous bladder, and the editor who got beheaded. Plus, you'll never guess who is getting sued by Tara Reid again! Follow Totally Pals on Instagram @totallypalspod Follow Totally Pals on TikTok @totallypalspod Follow Jon on Instagram @gabrus  Follow Mark on Instagram @markrennie

    Totally Bonus SEANCE Episode! (w/ Drew Tarver, Mano Agapion, & Betsy Sodaro)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 49:33


    This week, Marc sits down with celebrity psychic medium Skeeter Middlebelt (Drew Tarver, "The Other Two") in an attempt to contact Connica Wilson, the deceased set designer of Totally Pals. They are joined by Connica's sister Mary Louise (Betsy Sodaro, "Disjointed), and her former assistant Emile Sticky (Mano Agapion, "Drag Her").

    Totally Not A Double Date!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 46:05


    Remember the episode with the Bowling For Soup concert? We're covering it this week as Marc attemps to interview Alan and Camille LaFonTonTaine (Greg Smith and Nadia Osman), the composers of the iconic Totally Pals theme song! Topics include the time Marc assaulted Bradley Cooper, the time Bradley Cooper sued the show, and horse betting!

    Totally Wild!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 53:42


    Remember when Nick got a donkey named Auntie?!? Today Marc catches up with Laila Lavina (Sheila Carrasco) and Al Johnson (Colin Murphy) who played the iconic landlord couple, Gordon and his wife!

    Totally Stuck!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 54:47


    It's the episode where everyone gets stuck in a stairwell! Today we are joined by former MBC executives Ben Stith (Charlie Faith) and Eileen Nonsinse (Katie Nahnsen), who helped turn our fledgling little sitcom into one of the most successful shows of the 00's! We reminisce about the early days of TP, which Super Bowl halftime nipple controversy Eileen was involved in, and how theatre is boring!

    Totally Single!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 52:13


    This week, Marc is joined by Sarah Stifler (Rebecca Warm), and Ronnie Chaise (Carolyn Jania). Sarah was originally cast to play eccentric roommate Hadley in the unaired pilot, but was quickly fired and replaced by Ronnie...who continued the role for all 144 episodes. Find out if there are hard feeling between the two, where to find the best circus acts in Reno, and whose mom killed their sister! 

    It Totally Begins!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 56:24


    It's our first episode! In the biz, that's called a "pilot!" This week, Marc sits down with the creators of Totally Pals, David Birdwatcher (Johnno Wilson, "I Love That For You") and Mart Coffin (Danny Jacobs, "American Crime Story"). They discuss the show's origins, Disney's The Rocketeer, and why there were so many owls on set. This episode is brought to you by mattresses.

    Totally Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 2:31


    Marc LePerry, star of the hit sitcom Totally Pals, is going back and watching all 144 episodes, starting at the very beginning. Each week he'll be joined be former cast, crew, producers, and more! Get ready for for behind-the-scenes stories about the most successful sitcom of the 2000's from the people who helped create it.

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