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In this episode of Audio Mullet, Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk about their unlikely career paths from two guys living in tiny towns drawing in their bedrooms, to working in Hollywood and getting paid to make stuff up. We do our best not to skip steps so that listeners can get an A to B to C to D snapshot of what two different paths look like. We include in this journey our faith and its impact on these steps. We hope that our stories are interesting to anyone climbing a similarly steep hill and looking for some inspiration, but also if you're not, we hope you are at least entertained.
In this special episode of Audio Mullet, Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) are joined by one of their personal heroes, the president and founder of the American Chesterton Society, Mr. Dale Ahlquist. Ever wondered what is up with the Chesterton obsession? This episode is all about GK and why his writing remains so important to so many people. Relevant links: The Chesterton Society: https://www.chesterton.org Ahlquist's essay "Who Is This Guy And Why Haven't I Heard Of Him?": https://www.chesterton.org/who-is-this-guy/ Introductory Books The Apostle of Common Sense: https://www.chesterton.org/shop/apostle-of-common-sense/ Common Sense 101 - Lessons From GK Chesterton: https://www.chesterton.org/shop/common-sense-101/ Where to start reading Chesterton? Chesterton was an essayist, so it is smart to start out reading some of his most popular essays. There is an excellent collection of Chesterton essays called In Defense of Sanity which was a favorite in our Chesterton reading group: https://www.chesterton.org/shop/in-defense-of-sanity/ Chesterton's most popular faith-based work is Orthodoxy: https://www.chesterton.org/shop/orthodoxy-dover/ Orthodoxy is a follow up to a book criticizing the contemporary thinkers of his time, titled Heretics: https://www.chesterton.org/shop/heretics/ Other books mentioned... What's Wrong With The World: https://www.chesterton.org/shop/whats-wrong-with-the-world-2/ Tremendous Trifles: https://www.chesterton.org/shop/tremendous-trifles/ Recommended Chesterton social media... The Chesterton Society on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc GKCdaily on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gkcdaily?lang=en GKCdaily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gkcdaily/?hl=en
In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) spend time blowing off steam talking about everything they can't stand about culture. Later, we review the "guilty pleasure" songs of each member of Audio Mullet. Rated explicit because Doug drops one F-bomb. Also, if you are curious about that "Salesman" video Mike, mentions, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKWZlnmnjjY&feature=youtu.be
In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) begin "season 2" with a discussion on how the modern obsession with aliens is stupid. They then get into demons, dolphins, and unexplained experiences, like when Ethan was visited by the ghost of a dead dog named Chuck.
This week Michael sits down with Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop, Bears Want to Kill You), to talk about Ethan's writing process, creativity in conservatism, and how to get your idea published (it's hard). Ethan also shares some stories from his childhood that will make you rethink your adulthood.
In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) are joined by Babylon Bee editor-in-chief Kyle Mann to discuss comedy, satire, and what lines they draw when trying to be funny. Later the four chat about their own personal moral outrage at things that are just silly.
In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk about a recent article that says having too many kids is bad for the Earth, deriding it venomously. Then they trade stories about actual fights they have been in.
In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk about the very unpopular idea of saving yourself for marriage, then they trade stories of some of the worst jobs they have had.
In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) answer a question from listener Hiroshi Paradox about whether or not they ever feel like the church discourages their creative pursuits. Later they talk about tobacco and their love of its many forms.
In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), and Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) grill Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) about his political views. After that, the guys gripe like three old men about their various afflictions and Mike reveals that he's got a real thing called the chilblains.
In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk directly to listeners who can't stand the fact that these three guys are church-going, Bible-reading, conservative-voting Christians. If this describes you, please give this one a listen! Later, the three hosts discuss favorite stories about their dads.
In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk about how they managed to each marry women high above their station, then each host is forced to admit to their effeminate drink of choice.
In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk about their deepest fears, from childhood, and into adulthood. Then each host shares one piece of advice that has stuck with them throughout life.
Audio Mullet: Discussing topics that are out of fashion, and yet eternally cool, audibly. In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk about the first chapter of Chesterton's What's Wrong With the World, "the Medical Mistake." After that heavy subject matter, they move on to swapping epic fart stories.
Audio Mullet: Discussing topics that are out of fashion, and yet eternally cool, audibly. In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) talk about men from their past who impacted them. Then they offer some dad pro tips they have learned in their own rearing of 10 children between the three of them.
Audio Mullet: Discussing topics that are out of fashion, and yet eternally cool, audibly. In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) discuss the origins of creativity, then share some hot tips for mundane things, like peeling garlic.
Audio Mullet: Discussing topics that are out of fashion, and yet eternally cool, audibly. In this episode Mike Nelson (Rifftrax), Doug TenNapel (Earthworm Jim) and Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop) discuss the new invented term, toxic masculinity, then talk about cringe-worthy injuries they have suffered.
Comic artist Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop, Bearmageddon) - creativity/productivity - starting as a freelance artist - faith and art - Doug TeNapel's advice on not wasting your time - why he didn't go to art school - the humbling experience of his first Comic-Con - web comic audiences - what he learned collaborating with a 5-year-old - the inspiring environment of raising kids twitter.com/axecop twitter.com/bearmageddon twitter.com/enicolle ## Axe Cop comic: www.axecop.com fox tv show: www.foxadhd.com/?show=axe-cop#!/shows/1 motion comics featured in this podcast: www.sondrol.com/work/axe-cop ## Bearmageddon www.bearmageddon.com ## Cutie and the Boxer www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70267830 trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXS6Aby5AUg ## Session musicians featured in this show Bassoon: Brittany Seits Cello: Heather McIntosh, Joe Mendoes Bass Clarinet: Eleanor Weigert Guitar: Max Crowe Saxophones: Anthony Bruno Trombone: Andrew Zelm Trumpet: Gerald Bailey Violins: Ben Weber, Cheryl Kim Vocals: Angeline Gragasin, Hawk Colman Axe Cop Motion Comic Narrator: Bob Souer Photo: Zero Dean