2004 American comedy film directed by Adam McKay
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Few films define absurdist comedy, as well as Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004). Directed by Adam McKay and starring Will Ferrell as the legendary, moustachioed newscaster Ron Burgundy, Anchorman carved a bold path through comedy with an all-star cast, offbeat humour, and unforgettable quotes that have lingered in pop culture. In this Anchorman (2004) Movie Review, we're diving deep into what makes this cult classic not just a film but an icon of comedy—and one of the most quotable movies of all time.Plot and Characters: When News Was KingSet in the 1970s, a time when "men were men" and women "stayed at home," the story centres around the fictional KVWN Channel 4 News Team, led by the famously self-assured and sometimes painfully oblivious Ron Burgundy. Alongside Ron, we meet his team of misfits: the weather-savvy, clueless Brick Tamland (Steve Carell); overconfident field reporter Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd); and sports anchor Champ Kind (David Koechner), who lives for high fives and pep talks. These characters create a backdrop of harmless but hilarious masculinity that clashes sharply when Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) joins the team as the station's first female anchor.Anchorman's setup brilliantly juxtaposes the absurdly sexist mindset of its male leads against Veronica's ambition, highlighting the shifting social norms of the time. The plot might be thin—it's mostly about Ron and Veronica battling it out for the anchor position—but it's rich in comedic material. It's a satire of news culture, masculinity, and the competitive, ego-fueled world of media that remains relevant today.A Perfect Cast: Comedy's All-Stars UniteWhat makes Anchorman shine is its cast, an ensemble of comedy heavyweights who bring McKay and Ferrell's vision to life. Will Ferrell is flawless as Ron Burgundy, balancing his bumbling arrogance with just enough charm to make you root for him even as he gets himself into deeper trouble. Ferrell's embodiment of Ron's obliviousness and blustering bravado became instantly iconic; it's hard to imagine anyone else playing the role.Meanwhile, Steve Carell's Brick Tamland is a masterpiece of deadpan comedy. With lines like “I love lamp,” Carell captures a character so endearing yet clueless that it's impossible not to laugh. Paul Rudd's Brian Fantana is the epitome of 70s coolness gone hilariously wrong, especially during his “Sex Panther” cologne debacle—a bit so absurdly funny it's now a classic in itself. David Koechner, as Champ Kind, rounds out the team with his absurdly aggressive, often over-the-top take on sports reporting. Each character is individually funny, but together, they create an ensemble that works on a level of comedic chemistry that's rarely matched.Christina Applegate's Veronica is the perfect foil to the bumbling news team. Applegate's character is strong-willed, determined, and smart—qualities that make her the film's moral compass but never dull the humour. Veronica's arc gives Anchorman a unique edge, creating a comedy with an unexpectedly solid message about the power of women in the workplace, wrapped in layers of absurdity.Improvised Brilliance: McKay and Ferrell's Signature ComedyMuch of Anchorman's magic comes from its improvisational style. Adam McKay and Will Ferrell wrote a loose script, allowing the cast the freedom to riff and play off each other's quirks. This is a huge part of the film's charm; the lines feel spontaneous, and the cast's reactions are genuine. Some of the most memorable scenes, such as the Channel 4 news team's infamous back alley brawl with rival news stations, are the result of this improvisational approach. The “news fight” scene, which features cameos from Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, and even Tim Robbins, is so outlandish it has become legendary. It encapsulates what makes Anchorman special—a wild mix of unpredictability and commitment to the bit.McKay's direction leans heavily on satire, poking fun at the masculinity and trivial self-importance of the news business, especially in an era where anchors were often worshipped as local celebrities. McKay and Ferrell's collaboration laid the groundwork for a style of humour that would define future hits like Step Brothers and Talladega Nights, blending absurdity with a hint of social commentary.Cultural Impact: Ron Burgundy's Lasting LegacyAnchorman isn't just a comedy; it's a cultural phenomenon that has transcended the screen. Lines like “Stay classy, San Diego,” “I'm kind of a big deal,” and “Great Odin's raven!” have made their way into everyday conversation, solidifying Ron Burgundy's place in pop culture. The film even spawned a sequel, 2013's Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, although many fans argue the original remains untouchable. This lasting impact speaks to the film's perfect combination of hilarious writing, iconic characters, and the kind of humour that feels fresh every time you watch it.The film's legacy also includes its influence on subsequent comedies. After Anchorman, comedies began more openly embracing improvisational styles, and the genre saw an increase in surreal, character-driven humour. The success of Anchorman gave McKay and Ferrell the leverage to create other offbeat comedies that pushed boundaries and expanded the genre's potential.Why Anchorman Still WorksRe-watching Anchorman almost 20 years later, it still holds up remarkably well. While some of the humour is undeniably ridiculous, the film has an underlying cleverness that gives it staying power. Its satire of the media is still relevant in the age of social media and 24-hour news, and its take on gender dynamics in the workplace remains poignant. For a film filled with absurdist humour, Anchorman has surprising depth and remains one of the most quotable films in the comedy genre.Final Verdict: A Comedy Classic Worth RevisitingIn the Anchorman (2004) Movie Review episode of Born to Watch, we celebrate this comedy classic for its perfect blend of absurdity and satire, brought to life by a dream team cast. From Ron Burgundy's unflinching vanity to Brick Tamland's lovable cluelessness, each character leaves a lasting impression. Anchorman continues to entertain audiences with its unique humour, endlessly quotable lines, and moments of genuine satire that speak to an era obsessed with image and celebrity.So, if you haven't watched Anchorman recently, it's worth revisiting. With every rewatch, you'll find yourself laughing at the same ridiculous lines—and discovering new ones that maybe you didn't catch the first time. This is comedy at its best: brash, bold, and utterly unforgettable. Stay classy, listeners, and join us on Born to Watch as we break down why Anchorman remains one of the greatest comedies of all time.Please follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcasthttps://www.borntowatch.com.au/
What kind of help can home and business owners affected by flooding on August 18th expect from the government? Chaz and AJ spoke with Governor Lamont this morning about that and more. (0:00) Oxford schools are back today, and Chaz and AJ had a hard time moving past their superintendent's voice. (18:48) Private investigator Christine Davis was in studio this morning to speak to Tribe member "Tony," about his belief that his wife is cheating. (31:20) Emily is a mother and Seymour resident, who lost her entire home. She shared her story with Chaz and AJ about driving home with her kids the day of the storm and flood, only to get home to more than 5 feet of water in the house. (48:26) Anchorman trivia in Stump the Chumps, with special guest David Koechner! He is Champ Kind in the movie, but defintely not a character in Fargo. (56:48)
David Koechner who played Todd Packer from 'The Office' and Champ Kind in 'Anchorman' joined the show this morning. Lou asked him which of those characters he would rather babysit his child. They also were able to get David to admit there was one Office cast member he did not like. David comes to the NY Comedy Club on September 6th and 7th.
Today's guest is the one and only David Koechner, a genuine star of stage, screen, and everything in between! David is an actor, writer, and producer, well-known for his iconic roles as Todd Packer on "The Office" and Champ Kind from "Anchorman" and "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues." This weekend, he'll be performing four hilarious shows at Comedy at the Carlson. Tickets are available now at Carlsoncomedy.com! Don't miss your chance to see him live!
Actor and comedian David Koechner stops by the studio. If you don't remember him by name, he played Champ Kind on “Anchorman” and Todd Packer on “The Office”. He is performing in Philadelphia this weekend.
(00:00-36:04) On today's John Kincade Show, John, Jamie, and Connor start the show recapping last night's 3-2 Phillies walk-off win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep. They talk about the game and the fact they are now .5 games ahead of their nemesis New York Mets. The conversation turns to Coach trying to trade jersey numbers to other parents so his son can wear the number he prefers. In the Lynch Pin, Jamie talks about Zach Eflin's success and the reaction he got from a Tweet he put out about it. (36:07-1:22:57) The guys learn about bears and their abilities. This was prompted by a disagreement on whether bears can punch or not. Connor was kicked out of a rec league basketball game last night. The conversation turns back to sports and more about the Phillies series sweep against the Tigers even with a lack of offense. John brings up sports stadiums in the city and asks Jamie and Connor what kind of stadium they would like when the Eagles eventually (in the far future) build a stadium. They also talk about what they like and dislike about the Linc. (1:23:00-1:50:03) John starts a game with Jamie and Connor about the Eagles. He names the NFC opponents, and they talk about whether they are a threat, nuisance, or nothing. The guys talk about how differently we treat our teams and players compared to other cities. Stephen A Smith really went in on Zion Williamson yesterday. This starts a very entertaining conversation. (1:50:10-2:37:39) Coach Camille asks the guys some very weird questions such as…. How Many Chickens Could Take Down and Elephant. In the Lynch Pin, Jamie talks about the NFL Power Rankins released by ESPN. The Eagles are listed #3. (2:37:46-3:08:10) Ricky Bottalico joins the show. Also, actor and comedian David Koechner stops by the studio. If you don't remember him by name, he played Champ Kind on “Anchorman” and Todd Packer on “The Office”. He is performing in Philadelphia this weekend.
Lauren & Mathew joined me to tell me all about FoodCycle, to tell me how they got involved, how you can get involved and about all of the good work thet are doing across Leeds and the 66 projects they have running across the UK."We are FoodCycle, and our vision is to make food poverty, loneliness and food waste a thing of the past for every community.We connect communities, reducing loneliness and food poverty – working with thousands of volunteers and surplus food to help everyone who needs us. By creating welcoming spaces for people from all walks of life to meet, eat and have conversations, and by offering a weekly telephone Check-in and Chat, we are supporting people's health and mental wellbeing.By cooking with surplus ingredients, we promote healthy, sustainable attitudes towards food and its impact on the environment, and help people to learn more about healthy food.We aim to inspire greater change by sharing the impact of our community dining spaces and the voices of our guests to encourage more people to join and support FoodCycle, so we can help more people and more communities."https://www.instagram.com/foodcyclehq/https://twitter.com/foodcyclehttps://www.facebook.com/foodcyclehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/foodcycle/Harehills:St Aidan's Church, Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 5QDWhenThursdayTime6:30 pmContactleeds@foodcycle.org.ukHamara HLC, Tempest Street, Leeds, LS11 6RD:WhenWednesdayTime6:30 pmContactbeeston@foodcycle.org.ukChapel FM Arts Centre, York Road, Leeds, LS14 6JB:WhenTuesdayTime6:30pmContactseacroft@foodcycle.org.ukDo also check out local band Champ Kind:https://champkindband.bandcamp.com/album/mojo"Champ Kind's fresh exciting sound is composed by a band of well known faces on the Leeds music scene. Champ Kind combine inspirations from Indie, Soul, Funk and Rock to create a familiar , yet uniquely refreshing and addictive modern pop sound."I make no money from this podcast and all I ask is that you enjoy it, tell your friends and if you could leave me a review I would be most grateful.If you know of someone you think would make a great guest, do get in touch - hazelmillichamp@gmail.com.Do send an mp3 or a wav if you would like your track featuring on an episode.
David Koechner's journey from a small town to Hollywood is one that many dream of. Starting his comedy career at The Second City in Chicago, he went on to land notable roles including Todd Packer in The Office and Champ Kind in the Anchorman movies. While he attributes his sense of humor to his Midwest upbringing, he also shares how he was inspired by SNL at a young age and fell in love with improv and sketch comedy. David being 1 of 6 kids and Charlie being 1 of 12, the two share stories from growing up in a big family and they discuss the life cycle of reusable diapers. Stick around to the second half of the episode where Charlie and Myles the YouBetcha guy preview a portion of their podcast BelliedUp and talk about Myles' wedding happening this week. Follow David on all platforms @davidkoechner and find tickets at davidkoechner.com Follow the Cripescast and Charlie on all platforms @cripescast and @charlieberens Find the Bellied Up podcast wherever you get your podcasts and on all social media platforms @bellieduppod. Check out YouBetcha too at @ohhyoubetcha. Make sure to check us out on Patreon at patreon.com/charlieberens.
You know him as Todd Packer on "The Office" and Champ Kind from "Anchorman;" comedian David Koechner pops by the program before his appearance at the Milwaukee Improv March 16-18!
Champ Kind/Todd Packer -- David Koechner in studio!
David joins Carey, Brooke & Kerbs in studio to talk about bringing the "laughies", Brooke taking her shot at real comedy or just trying for once, his favorite character and movie he's gotten to take part in, "Cheap Thrills" being the best underrated movie he's been in, his fandom of Monty Python, running a trivia in the character of Todd Packer, growing up working at 7 years old, transitioning into acting & comedy, breaking the expectations of the audience & a Cardinals walk-off win broadcasted by Champ Kind.
David Koechner joins us for the 50th Episode of the podcast. David is best known for his roles as Todd Packer from the Office and Champ Kind from Anchorman 1 & 2. Off camera David is incredibly generous and down to earth. We sat down backstage before his last weekend show at the Greenville Comedy Zone. In this interview, we talk about the progression of his career, The Office, SNL, Norm MacDonald, and more. He also shares candid advice for anyone trying to make it in the entertainment industry. David's fantastic – huge thanks to him for doing the show. Be sure to check David out on tour, and follow him at the links below. Hope you enjoy our interview! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.davidkoechner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/davidkoechner/ https://twitter.com/davidkoechner https://www.youtube.com/user/davidkoechner https://www.facebook.com/dkoechner Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok…I guess (you don't have to…really. We should all delete this app). https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7 And your mom… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Today Brian sits down to talk with the hilarious David Koechner who played Michael's inappropriate friend, the Pacman - Todd Packer. David explains how it was like to grow up in a little town in Missouri, how he manifested his SNL days at age 13, his iconic role as Champ Kind on Anchorman, and of course, how he brought The Office's cringiest character to life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Today Brian sits down to talk with the hilarious David Koechner who played Michael's inappropriate friend, the Pacman - Todd Packer. David explains how it was like to grow up in a little town in Missouri, how he manifested his SNL days at age 13, his iconic role as Champ Kind on Anchorman, and of course, how he brought The Office's cringiest character to life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Flashback Episode of The Father Time Podcast with Jamie Kaler:You'll know him best as Champ Kind from "Anchorman" and as Todd Packer from "The Office", but today you'll learn how Dave is a wonderful father to 5 children.
This Week's Guest: Dave Koechner The Hilarious Dave Koechner, from Anchorman and The Office is coming to The Parent's Lounge.Jamie Kaler and Jason Gowin are going to take him down the parenting rabbit hole..so grab yourself a drink and join the party!Topics for the night are:Twin Advice with Dave KoechnerCement MixersDrain SnakesBroken Reading GlassesThe Audience feels Dave's Wrathand more!Don't Miss It!Like, Scribe, and Leave us a Review!
Patrick McCartney goes one on one with David Koechner best known as Champ Kind in the Anchorman films and Todd Packer on NBC's The Office as well as appearances in dozens of movies and TV shows including a year as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Pat and David discuss David's improv and acting journey, their thoughts on how to be a great improvisor as well as Chicago and improv in the 90's. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-scott2/support
From Tipton, Missouri, you know him from his work as Champ Kind in the Anchorman movies, Todd Packer on the Office, and so much more, actor and comedian David Koechner chats with Jen about this weekend's Big Slick Virtual Talent Show, his experiences visiting the kids at Children's Mercy, Big Slick softball game hijinks, and his dream of being drafted in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Big Slick Virtual Talent Show is TOMORROW night, June 12th at 7:30 CDT! It is a free-to watch, celebrity-packed variety show hosted by Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Rob Riggle, Eric Stonestreet, and David Koechner. The Big Slick Virtual Talent Show benefits Children's Mercy in Kansas City. For more information on Big Slick, visit them online at bigslickkc.org. For more information on David Koechner, visit his website davidkoechner.com.
Joining Jane and Micah on the pod this week is none other than David Koechner. You might know David as the sportscaster Champ Kind in Anchorman or the traveling salesman Todd Packer from the Office or from one of his other 200 IMDb credits. However you know him, you haven't heard him like this before. We talk with David about moving from Catholicism to skepticism, letting his children choose their own internal operating system and how to not be a sociopath. Enjoy! You can find Koechner at https://twitter.com/davidkoechner (https://twitter.com/davidkoechner) and https://www.instagram.com/davidkoechner (https://www.instagram.com/davidkoechner). And follow us at https://www.facebook.com/weredyinghere (https://www.facebook.com/weredyinghere) & https://www.instagram.com/weredyinghere (https://www.instagram.com/weredyinghere). If you have a moment, please rate, review and/or subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-dying-here/id1535494427 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-dying-here/id1535494427). And visit https://www.weredyinghere.com/ (https://www.weredyinghere.com) to send us a message. This is Micah's website: https://micahsherman.com/ (https://micahsherman.com). We can't promise you everlasting life, but we can promise a more enjoyable ride while you're here!
You know him as Champ Kind from Anchorman, Todd Packer on The Office, Bill on The Goldbergs, or a hundred other things. Me, I know him as a Chicago improv legend and one of the kindest dudes ever. From helping me and other friends of mine along the way through this minefield of a business to letting me and my then-girlfriend (now wife) use his dressing room at SNL and introducing me to Will Farrell, David is there for people. He also has five kids, so he's got a lot of perspective to share. This was a fun one. THE CALLS: 1) A graphic designer who can't sell his work is about to start an internship that will leave him no free time. It's also unpaid, so he can't take his new girlfriend out. Ideas? 2) A comic actor who idolizes David asks for showbiz advice. Also, how can he get a Funco doll of him as Champ Kind? 3) A man is convinced a neighbor took his EZPass out of his open convertible. Confront him or just order a new one? 4) We do a speed round of questions posted to my IG stories. How could you not listen to this episode?? Thanks, Mightys. You are the wind beneath my (hot) wings. Call Matt and ask a question 323-763-0228 New episodes arrive every Thursday via The Laugh Button. For advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You know him as Champ Kind from Anchorman, Todd Packer on The Office, Bill on The Goldbergs, or a hundred other things. Me, I know him as a Chicago improv legend and one of the kindest dudes ever. From helping me and other friends of mine along the way through this minefield of a business to letting me and my then-girlfriend (now wife) use his dressing room at SNL and introducing me to Will Farrell, David is there for people. He also has five kids, so he’s got a lot of perspective to share. This was a fun one. THE CALLS: 1) A graphic designer who can’t sell his work is about to start an internship that will leave him no free time. It’s also unpaid, so he can’t take his new girlfriend out. Ideas? 2) A comic actor who idolizes David asks for showbiz advice. Also, how can he get a Funco doll of him as Champ Kind? 3) A man is convinced a neighbor took his EZPass out of his open convertible. Confront him or just order a new one? 4) We do a speed round of questions posted to my IG stories. How could you not listen to this episode?? Thanks, Mightys. You are the wind beneath my (hot) wings. Call Matt and ask a question 323-763-0228 New episodes arrive every Thursday via The Laugh Button. For advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hustlers! Today on the show we welcome on David Koechner aka Champ Kind aka Todd Packer to discuss how he secured some of the defining moments of his career, the possibility of an Office re-boot, his beloved Kansas City Chiefs, and his new movie The Right One on Digital and On Demand NOW. We also talk to the man commonly referred to as Iso Joe, Joe Johnson, about his impressive 18-year NBA career, hot yoga, his Big3 Championship, Kobe Bryant, and the current state of his former Nets. Thanks as always for listening. Follow us on Twitter @endless__hustle and on IG @EndlessHustlePod!
(1:28) - Open and Welcome. (13:09) - David Koechner on the Kansas City Chiefs, Champ Kind and Howie Long, and Keys to Performing Stand Up. (41:21) - Ron Jaworski on the Eagles Struggles, Playing in Philadelphia, and Nick Foles' Resurgence. (1:13:03) - Long Look: Aldon Smith. (1:25:23) - Mailbag and Mayonnaise Payday. Sign up for your DraftKings account at https://www.draftkings.com/ and use promo code : Greenlight Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. http://bit.ly/chalknetwork
LA and Champ Kind cover Week 7 exciting matchups, go over news around the league, and settle on some rest-of-season wagers.
CONSPIRACIES! UFO'S!!! SERIAL KILLERS! TRUE CRIME! UNSOLVED MYSTERIES!! YOU'LL HEAR NOOOOOOOOOOOOOONE OF THAT THIS WEEK! Sorry to those of the millions....AND MILLIONS of AJDA listeners who tune in weekly for that kind of content! BUT! For the other 100 millions listeners who love Football...this show's for you We break down fantasy draft picks, player and team projections, make some bold predictions for the season, and give our HIGHLY mature take on the league in general! As a racist country music singer once said ….. ARE YUH READY FOR SOME FOOOOOOTBAAAAAAALLL!! Because WE are! We also welcome special guest...the Champ Kind of the show...TYLER WEIDEMAN!! Make sure you go to www.podbelly.com that's the podcast network we're on! Make sure you go to the website www.artandjacobdoamerica.podbean.com Make sure you go to www.fightbackcbd.com and support our official sponsor USE promo code "AMERICA" at check out for 10% of your entire purchase Also make sure you're following us on allllll social media @artandjacobdoamerica except the twitter world where you'll find us at @artandjacobDOA1 ….yeah like the steak sauce ...for some reason.
David Koechner (The Office, Anchorman, SNL) is an American actor and comedian, best known for playing Champ Kind in Anchorman and Todd Packer on NBC's The Office. Stand up comedian, father and ball buster -- Rick and David get into the art and costs of "taking a joke too far." They also discuss their relationship with Marc Cuban and their plans to get dinner with him.
WARNING: This podcast contains strong language and mature content. Actor David Koechner, famous for roles in Talladega Nights, Anchor Man, The Office, and so many more joins as the gang plays 'hot potatoe' and discuss Giant Fish, Jeff Gordon's "break-in" and family heritage.
'Anchorman' - Stay classy, San Diego! Die Eskapisten und Hobby-Anchormänn*innen Ms. Melanie Corningstone und Daniel Burgundy ballern mit dem Channel 4 News Team durch San Diago und New York, immer auf der Suche nach der neuesten Panda-Baby-Story: Mit Will Ferrells und Adam McKays 'Anchorman - The Legend of Ron Burgundy' und 'Anchorman 2 - The Legend continues' nehmen wir zwei Comedy-Meisterwerke auseinander bis euch Hören und Sehen vergeht. Dabei werfen wir nicht nur einen Blick auf Will Ferrells Leben und Filmografie, sondern nähern uns auch den ernsthaften Themen der mitunter leicht bis mittelstark klamaukigen Nonsens-Komödien: Ob Sexismus in amerkanischen News Rooms der 70er und 80er Jahre, Boulevardisierung der Medien oder der satirischen Auseinandersetzung mit der Medienlandschaft - wir gehen dahin, wo's weh tut. Ihr hättet ja auch sonst nichts anderes erwartet gä. Natürlich kommt auch der grandiose Humor nicht zu kurz, den uns die Gang um Leadanchorman Ron Burgundy, Brian Fantana, Champ Kind, Brick Tamland und Veronica Corningstone in so einer hohen Schlagzahl entgegenballern, dass wir beinahe die offensichtlichsten Gags liegen gelassen hätten. Awwer nur beinah gä. Wie immer gitts natürlich wieder 'ne ordentliche Ladung stumpfesten hessischen Humor, die ein oder andere Beziehungskrise und natürlich jede Menge Facts und Trivia zu den vielleicht besten Filmen des Fratpacks überhaupt. Zwischendurch machen wir auch noch einen kleinen Ausflug in die Welt von 'Wake up, Ron Burgundy', der eine der besten Champ-Kind-Szenen hütet wie Champ sein Geheimnis um die Hühnchen aus der Höhle. Gastkommentare gibt's diesmal leider keine - lieben Gruß aber an den "Schöner Denken"-Podcast, die unsere kleine Runde kurz rezensiert haben. Unsere 'Ich sehe was, was du nicht siehst'-Rubrik is auch wieder pickepackevoll: Melanie is bei 'Mr. Robot' und 'The Good Wife' im x-ten Rewatch, feiert die Rocket Beans samt 'Pen & Paper'-Reihen bruddal ab und teilt mit Daniel eine neues Hobby namens Brettspiele. Dazu gießen wir noch bissi 'Aquaman', 'Bumblebee', 'Spider-Man: A new Universe' und 'Shoplifters' ins Feuer und ferdisch is de Lack! Wenn des ä mo nix is. Aber genuch der vielen Worte: Wenn ihr immer schon mal wissen wolltet, ob Melanie nen Freund hat, wie es um die Sexualität von Champ Kind steht und warum Daniel Paul Rudd überhaupt nicht auf dem Zettel hatte, dann drückt euch endlich Anchorman in eure Ohrmuscheln noi. Donge gä! 00:00 Intro 00:45 Begrüßung un Vorstellung: Melanie Corningstone und Daniel Burgundy 03:34 Organisatorisches mit 'Schöner Denken'-Rezension & Shitstorms 08:29 'Ich sehe was, was du nicht siehst' mit 'Mr. Robot', 'The Good Wife', 'Aquaman', 'Bumblebee', 'Spider-Man: A new Universe', 'Shoplifters' und noch viel mehr 24:14 'Anchorman - The Legend of Ron Burgundy': Will Ferrells Filmografie, Adam McKay, Darsteller, Charakterisierung Maincast, Trivia, Szene-für-Szene-Technik etc. 141:26 'Anchorman 2 - The Legend continues': Aja, was wer ma da wohl mache hä?! 218:21 Abmoderation und Tschüüüüß! "Dorothy Mantooth is a Saint" - Wes Mantooth In diesem Sinne, viel Spaß mit 'Anchorman'! Eure Eskapisten Melanie und Daniel (und Markus & Lukas im Geiste!) Wir freuen uns natürlich riesig über Feeback, Kritik und Anregungen auf https://www.facebook.com/dieEskapisten/ und bei Instagram jasonpvnk/DieEskapisten! Vielen Dank für's Anhören! Folge direkt herunterladen
The Tipton Ripper, the mississippi-kissimmee connector, Champ Kind himself, David Koechner, jumps in sideways to the audio postpile and gets full wet on a fully enlightening episode.
The hilarious David Koechner (Todd Packer, Champ Kind) stops by for an interview. We talk about his roles in The Office, Anchorman and the cult classic Out Cold.
David co-stars in "Superior Donuts" on CBS, and is best known as Champ Kind in the "Anchorman" movies. David has great stories of how he got his starts at "Second City Improv" in Chicago, working with Will Ferrell and writer/director Adam McKay, gives us a very cool look in to his very involved process of creating his insanely funny and bizarre characters, talks his thoughts on politics and a lot more.
You'll know him best as Champ Kind from "Anchorman" and as Todd Packer from "The Office", but today you'll learn how Dave is a wonderful father to 5 children. Still, to this day, he played the title character in the funniest live show I ever saw in Hollywood, "Naked Trucker and T-Bone Show" and I was truly honored that he came by to talk about raising kids in today's world. He spoke candidly about the difficulties of child birth, surrogacy, and frozen embryos. But he also shared stories of booking Saturday Night Live, Anchorman, and his upcoming CBS sitcom, "Superior Doughnuts". Come along and see how the funniest guy in town deals with five children who sometimes say, "You're not funny, Dad." To keep up with Dave and see his live stand up tour, come check him out. http://www.davidkoechner.com
David Koechner is probably best known for his role as the absurd Champ Kind in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and its sequel. But that's just one role of some 160 or so film and TV credits to his name. Many of them are comedic roles. After all, he trained at Second City Theater in Chicago and was a cast member on Saturday Night Live in the mid 90s. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/frankbuckleyinterviews.
David Koechner joins us this week! Yes, that David Koechner! Champ Kind from the Anchorman films, Hershell from Talladega Nights, Clay from Run Ronnie Run, and sooooo many more! He's an improv student of Del Close who has performed with Second City, the Improv Olympics, and with the UCB! Josh and Mike had an amazing time time interviewing David, he kept things interesting all the way through and even suddenly wrestled Josh to the floor of his hotel room in the middle of the interview. Mike gives commentary as the violence ensues! In between outbursts of masculine dominance, we get intense discussions on the nature of improv, the trials and tribulations of climbing the comedy ladder (including David's heartbreaking dismissal from SNL) and even some hot embryo talk! Truly a fun ep! BE SOCIAL ON MEDIA! Say hello! @JoshKuderna - Twitter & Instagram @MikeMoranWould - Twitter @DigSeshPod - Twitter Also, like our FB fan page located here!
In which our heroes make sexy time. Music Credits Business Time – Flight Of The Conchords Let’s Get It On – Barry Jive & The Uptown Five Afternoon Delight – Ron Burgundy & The Channel 4 News Team (Veronica Corningstone, Brian Fantana, Champ Kind, Brick Tamland) First Of May – Jonathan Coulton Buy You Clothes. Do You In ‘Em. Take ‘Em Back. – Dragon Boy Suede Show Me Your Genitals – Jon Lajoie
Legendary sportscaster Champ Kind, of the Channel 4 Evening News Team, joins "NFL Fantasy LIVE" to share his "Whammy!" plays of the week. The trade deadline is looming, so NFL.com's fantasy experts break down which wide receivers and tight ends you should target to acquire. Remember, you can watch "NFL Fantasy LIVE" on NFL Network on Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. and 1 a.m. ET. "NFL Fantasy LIVE" also airs every Sunday on NFL RedZone channel at 11:30 a.m. ET with the latest on player statuses just before kickoff.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legendary sportscaster Champ Kind, of the Channel 4 Evening News Team, joins "NFL Fantasy LIVE" to share his "Whammy!" plays of the week. The trade deadline is looming, so NFL.com's fantasy experts break down which wide receivers and tight ends you should target to acquire. Remember, you can watch "NFL Fantasy LIVE" on NFL Network on Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. and 1 a.m. ET. "NFL Fantasy LIVE" also airs every Sunday on NFL RedZone channel at 11:30 a.m. ET with the latest on player statuses just before kickoff.
Comedian/Actor David Koechner (Anchorman, Anchorman 2, The Comebacks...) & Comedian/Actor Jeff Garlin (Dealin' with Idiots, Curb Your Enthusiasm, WALL-E...) join us on The Matthew Aaron Show this Wednesday (7/24) as we broadcast LIVE from Taste Chicago in Burbank starting at 4pm PT. David stops by to discuss his career, how he got his start in comedy, his Youtube web series FULL ON KOECHNER, and his experience reprising his role as Champ Kind in the upcoming ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES. Jeff took some time to sit down with Matt last week to tape an interview to discuss his new film DEALIN' WITH IDIOTS, which he wrote/directed and stars in (currently playing in select Theaters and VOD). Show starts at 4pm PT (6pm CT / 7pm ET). Stop on by Taste Chicago and experience the show in person, otherwise you can stream it from our website or subscribe for free and download the show on iTunes. You can also listen on the go on your Android/iPhone/iPad device via Stitcher. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app