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The Newest Olympian
145 | The Lost Hero Ch. 39–40 w/ Becca from Pod & Prejudice

The Newest Olympian

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 85:34


Pod & Prejudice's Becca makes her TNO debut to talk about some chapters of The Lost Hero in what certainly will become a landmark episode of the podcast in this Heroes of Olympus era. You'll see (hear) why. Topics include: tabletop Jane Austen, Tumblr spoilers, Gilbert Godfried, blow driers, negative riz, game, Mist direction, entrances/exits, Gia, sneezing, Wizards of Waverly Place, chunky belts, The Mask, server pens, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods & Heroes, tour guides, Chaz, and more! Tickets to the 9/23 TNO Livestream: www.thenewestolympian.com/live New TNO pins and posters: www.thenewestolympian.com/merch Thanks to our sponsors: Thrive Market - Get 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift at www.thrivemarket.com/tno Fabric by Gerber Life - Invest in your child's future at www.meetfabric.com/newestolympian — Find The Newest Olympian Online —  • Website: www.thenewestolympian.com • Patreon: www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon • Twitter: www.twitter.com/newestolympian • Instagram: www.instagram.com/newestolympian • Facebook: www.facebook.com/newestolympian • Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/thenewestolympian • Merch: www.thenewestolympian.com/merch — Production —  • Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert • Editor: Sherry Guo • Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle • Art: Jessica E. Boyd — About The Show —  Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he reads through the books for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over Greek mythology. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before They Were Famous
2022 | Gone But Not Forgotten | Takeoff, Aaron Carter, Coolio, Queen Elizabeth & More

Before They Were Famous

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 18:49


Another year, another list of celebs who passed away, 2022 saw its fair share of celebrity deaths with many of those we grew up with passing away of natural causes but also some young stars like Takeoff and PnB Rock who lost their lives at young age needlessly. As we have become accustomed to, its been another challenging year for the world of rap and hip hop but also for other stars to Gen Z like Aaron Carter, Coolio, and Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. We are going to go through a ton of bios here today, off the top we have The Queen who was 96. A personal fav of mine, Ray Liotta from Goodfellas fame. One of the strangest deaths of the year was Anne Heche age 53. As well as Ivana Trump who is said to have fallen down her stairs. From the world of comedy, we have Bob Saget, Gilbert Godfried, and Louie Anderson are three comics who passed around the same time. We also have 4 actors who all portrayed Italian mobsters. Other big names like Meatloaf and the White Power Ranger Jason David Frank. Some stars we had time to cover over the past year, others we didn't have time to produce a full biography video on like TV DJ Stephen ‘tWitch' Boss who took his own life just before the holidays. In today's video, we will pay a quick tribute to all those we lost over the year 2022. If I missed anyone please let me know and feel free to leave your condolences in the comments below. Now, let's get into this video.

The Monday M.A.S.S. with Chris Coté and Todd Richards
The Monday M.A.S.S. With Chris Coté and Todd Richards, August 23, 2022

The Monday M.A.S.S. with Chris Coté and Todd Richards

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 68:43


On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about Jackalope Festival, the One Wheel World Championships, Tahiti, Damien Hobgood calls in to talk 100 Wave Challenge, Vert Alert is coming, Chris called the Pupo win, The Rip Curl WSL Finals, Surfer Magazine: Book 1960-2020, Right Here For Pablo the new GX1000 video is insanity, Stan Levielle calls 9in for snow news, Game Of Thrones, Gilbert Godfried doc, , Dragon Formula wheel talk, TONS of questions answered, Going Deep with Chad And JT Netflix, Stray cat video game, and Tons of questions answered, and so much more.   Presented By:   Pedal Electric @pedal.electric Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Herschel Supply Co. @herschelsupply BN3TH @BN3THApparel MASS20 NanocraftCBD @nanocraftCBD Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals (Thanks for helping heal Roman) Hansen Surfboards @hansensurfboards MASS10 Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea YewOnline.com @yewonline New Greens @newgreens MASS20 Diecutstickers.com @diecutstickersdotcom MASS15

4 Questions Journalist Spotlight
"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with WABE's City Lights (Part Two)

4 Questions Journalist Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 15:39


Each week, Atlanta public relations professional Mitch Leff of Leff & Associates presents his “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight,” a conversation with a Georgia journalist.This week in Part Two of our Journalist Spotlight, we continue our conversation with the team that brings us "City Lights" on WABE Radio. We've got host Lois Reitzes, Senior Producer Kim Drobes, and Producer Summer Evans! The daily show covers pop culture, music, theater, dance, visual arts, film, food and more. You'll need to listen to know all about the "more"!There's a segment in this episode where Lois talks about an interview with Gilbert Godfried. It's hilarious and I wanted to share the link to that full interview here: https://youtu.be/jbPgZjovsoE.

Dead Doctors Don't Lie Radio
Dead Doctors Dont Lie 05 May 2022

Dead Doctors Don't Lie Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 54:00


Monologue Dr. Joel Wallach begins the show today discussing the fact that today is Cinco de Mayo. Also discussing the death of comedian Gilbert Godfried from complications of tachy cardia. Stating that is a rapid heart beat caused by nutritional deficiencies. Contending he could have possibly saved with with nutrition. Pearls of Wisdom Dr. Wallach continues his monologue. Callers Gayle has high blood pressure and is recovering from a fractured arm. Randall asks Doc if it is possible to consume too much calcium. Tony has questions regarding the treatment of MS (multiple sclerosis). Call Dr. Wallach's live radio program weekdays from noon until 1pm pacific time at 831-685-1080 toll free at 888-379-2552.

Multiverse Tonight - The Podcast about All Your Geeky Universes
The Bounty Hunters Greatest Treasure

Multiverse Tonight - The Podcast about All Your Geeky Universes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 34:56 Transcription Available


Thomas is back from Planet Comicon, but he has a little news to disseminate including A collection worthy of a Fett, Star Trek II heads to the theaters again, Wonder Twin movies activate, Squirrel Girl goes to Sirius XM, Netflix wants you to stop handing out your password and interview with J.V. Hilliard, plus we remember Liz Sheridan, Rio Del Valle Hackford, and Gilbert Godfried. All that and more on this edition of Multiverse Tonight! jvhilliard.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/multiverse)

Fried w/ Jon Reep
Johnny Depp, Free Money, Raelyn Nelson & the Safe Sex Easter Bunny!

Fried w/ Jon Reep

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 79:26


It's a Crazy, Talented, Egg-selent show for you today! In BEST TRENDS:  Jon talks about actor Johnny Depp's day in court and his testimony in his case against his former wife… and how it almost puts Jon to sleep just listening to Depp talk.  Can someone put some pirate music behind it? LARRY THE CABLE GUY drops in to chat about his Easter traditions and the death of comedian Gilbert Godfried. In WHO'S ZOOMIN' WHO?, Jon talks with RAELYN NELSON - the granddaughter of Willie Nelson - about songwriting, getting started in her musical career, singing pop and rap hits at karaoke, and her new single “Free” coming soon. Jon plays another round of HOW MUCH IS THAT SCREEN ACTORS GUILD RESIDUAL CHECK? where he gives away money to one of his random, lucky winners.  It's another check from EASTBOUND & DOWN... how much is it? And in SMALL TOWN NEWS, Jon shares a story of an Easter Bunny that handed out eggs stuffed with condoms to students at a Texas elementary school.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smells Like Otto's Jacket - A Simpsons Podcast
#66 - Treehouse of Horror V - Season 6 Episode 6

Smells Like Otto's Jacket - A Simpsons Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 100:50


It's the 4th Treehouse of Horror on the countdown, and of course when talking Treehouse of Horror you have to discuss, Puppy Training via Zoom, Gilbert Godfried, The Muppets, Sea Monkeys and The Shining. 

Cheaper than therapy
The newest member

Cheaper than therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 27:32


This week, Mick rants about his new dog, the product placement in the show The Sopranos and the passing of Gilbert Godfried

COYL Entertainment Network
Benedetta, Death On The Nile, All The Old Knives, Slugfest and Netflix Trivia Quest.

COYL Entertainment Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 40:38


This week, we have reviews of Benedetta, Death On The Nile, All The Old Knives, Slugfest and Netflix Trivia Quest. www.cinemasavants.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cellini Rounds
Why Michael's Coaches Hated Him, Golf Stories, Gilbert Godfried, & More - Episode 9

Cellini Rounds

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 84:09


Episode 9  In this episode, we talk about why Michael's College swimming coaches hated him so much, how our love for golf has been brought back, Gilbert Godfried's death, Jim's childhood car, vet questions, and so much more.

Drinks To Words By
Episode #129 Back From Break!

Drinks To Words By

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 100:37


In this new episode of Drinks To Words By, We return after a unprecedented break. We are talking Will Smith, Razor Ramon, and Seinfeld Parents, plus Gilbert Godfried reaction. We recap all that has happened from our break! Buy Us … Continue reading →

Backyard Wrestling
Samoa Joe reclaims his property and we get a Texas Death Match!

Backyard Wrestling

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 103:29


In episode 99 we talk about the current state of MLB and of coarse Raw, Dynamite and Rampage! We also discuss Gilbert Godfried's passing as well as The Great Mike Bossy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Reviews Are In!
Benedetta, Death On The Nile, All The Old Knives, Slugfest and Netflix Trivia Quest.

The Reviews Are In!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 40:38


This week, we have reviews of Benedetta, Death On The Nile, All The Old Knives, Slugfest and Netflix Trivia Quest.www.cinemasavants.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geek Shock
GeekShock #634 - Smooth Love Potion

Geek Shock

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 94:36


Andy rejoins us as we talk about Marvel Champions, The Act, Boon-ga Boon-ga, Junkyard Joust, Death on the Nile, Highland Games, The Great Race, Wacky Races, See, Dying Light 2,  the Spirit Halloween movie, Axie pains, Beverly Hills Cop 4, James Wan goes reality TV, Ghost of Tsushima, You Brought Me The Ocean, Gilbert Godfried, Return to Monkey Island, and Escape IT. Catch the rainbow of flavors, it's time for a GeekShock!

Fried w/ Jon Reep
Gilbert Godfried, Cam Newton, Country Music Awards and a Bear Punches out of a Car!

Fried w/ Jon Reep

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 71:03


It's a Grizzly, Misogynistic, but Money-Making Show for you Today! It's "No Drink til Cinco" for Jon, so he's working more on his DDPY Yoga with his trainer Travis Mahaffey. They're offering COUNTRY-ish listeners a special deal:  visit ShamrockFitness.org and you'll get 50% off if you mention "Jon Reep" when purchasing. In BEST TRENDS, Jon talks about the death of comedian Gilbert Godfried and shares one of his favorite clips of Gilbert's comedy. Then, he shifts gears to talk about some sexist comments recently made by his "favorite quarterback", Mr. Cam Newton.  Intern Isaiah, fresh off his assignment reviewing the “Sex in the City” sequel, reviews the Country Music Awards show.  Isaiah lets us know his favorite performances of the night and has a disagreement with Jon about the Bryan Adams/Jason Aldean duet.  And Isaiah wants to know why BREAD didn't get a nomination? There's another round of HOW MUCH IS THAT SCREEN ACTORS GUILD RESIDUAL CHECK? with another check from EASTBOUND AND DOWN to give away to a lucky listener. And in SMALL TOWN NEWS, a Buncombe County family has a bear trapped in its car.  The bear has to punch it's way out.  How did the bear get into the car?  And how many bear puns can Jon throw out during this story? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KMOX At Your Service
Comedian Joe Marlotti; Tri City Speedway Owner Kevin Gundaker

KMOX At Your Service

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 35:18


Greg Damon is At Your Service! In the first hour of tonight’s show, Greg speaks with Kevin Wheeler to talk St. Louis sports and comedian Joe Marlotti to pay respects to the recently deceased Gilbert Godfried. Later, Kevin Gundaker, owner of Tri City Speedway, joins the show to talk about the track and being enshrined in the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame.

Dudes Who Like Movies
Tribute to Gilbert Godfried, Bob Saget, and Norm MacDonald

Dudes Who Like Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 46:46


Alec and Dan are fans of these three great comedians we've lost recently, so they wanted to pay tribute and discuss what they liked so much about them and their careers.

John & Tammy in the Morning on KSON
Tammy's College of Hollywood Knowledge at 8:20 - April 14, 2022

John & Tammy in the Morning on KSON

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 4:35


Gilbert Godfried died this week.  Gilbert was the voice of Aflac for years in hugely successful TV commercials. What did he play?

The Chad Benson Show
Russian genocide in Ukraine

The Chad Benson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 109:57


Russian genocide in Ukraine. Gilbert Godfried dies at 67. Woke Wednesday. Frank James, 62, has been named as the suspect in Tuesday's shooting in Brooklyn, New York. Russian soldiers committing atrocities against Ukrainian civilians. Texas shipping apprehended illegal immigrants to DC. Old Enough: the Japanese TV show that abandons toddlers on public transport.

Blerd And Goal
200 Times A Party (Blerds N The Hood - Episode 200)

Blerd And Goal

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 113:13


It's been a helluva ride and it's not slowing down anytime soon. It's the 200th episode of Blerds N The Hood with the resident super villain, Jay Washington and the swaggy blerd, Winston A. Marshall. The guys are together and got a LOT TO TALK ABOUT along with the crazy tiers they set up for this episode. They talk two untimely passing's in Gilbert Godfried and Dwayne Haskins, Will Smith found out his fate and T.I. learned about stand up in NY the hard way. Be sure to follow the show on Twitter: @BlerdsNTheHood Safe to say that the show is NSFW but if your job is at home or your boss just doesn't mind we say GO HEAD. The full show is EXCLUSIVELY on Twitch http://www.twitch.tv/blerds but clips will be on YouTube. The fun is on deck. The pair take questions & donations through Streamlabs at http://www.streamlabs.com/blerdsnthehood Or you can go directly to: Jay Washington Venmo: https://venmo.com/mrjaywashington CashApp: $MrJayWashington Winston A. Marshall Venmo: https://venmo.com/theswaggyblerd CashApp: $TheSwaggyBlerd Be sure to LIKE THE VIDEO, SHARE IT and DON'T FORGET to SUBSCRIBE to the channel. Follow Jay on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube http://www.twitter.com/mrjaywashington http://www.instagram.com/mrjaywashington. http://www.youtube.com/jaywashington80 Follow Winston on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube http://www.twitter.com/theswaggyblerd http://www.instagram.com/theswaggyblerd. http://www.youtube.com/theswaggyblerd JOIN THE SUPERVILLAIN SQUAD on PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/mrjaywashington JOIN THE S.W.A.G. SQUAD on PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/theswaggyblerd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdsnthehood/support

Danny Meyers & the G105 Morning Show
FULL SHOW | I'm a Little Teapot

Danny Meyers & the G105 Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 69:53


It's Wednesday 4/13/22 with Danny Meyers and The G105 Morning Show! Ben continues to flounder in the game "Lyrical Pursuit" - where you get a word and have to sing a song containing that word in the lyrics | Giving thanks to the good vibes created by the great Gilbert Godfried who we lost yesterday | We hear about a wild open marriage with two couples (who live next door to each other) sharing a child | Plus, rough in-laws, poop on the president, curses that are real, a new Prank Call, and more on the full-show podcast.

Tom Anderson Show
Tom Anderson Show Podcast (4-13-22) Hours 1&2

Tom Anderson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 84:17


HOUR 1Yelp paying for pregnant employees' travels expenses to states allowing abortions / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/yelp-covering-employees-out-of-state-abortions?Gilbert Godfried passes away at 67 / (Variety) https://variety.com/2022/film/news/gilbert-gottfried-dead-dies-comedian-aladdin-1235231387/Tom A talks about using the celebrity voice platform Cameo to get a recording from Gilbert Godfried and also the 1980s show CHIP's "Jon Baker" (Larry Wilcox) / https://www.cameo.com/Gary from East Anchorage on Senator Roger Holland's Reading Bill and opposing it and KindergartenWhy is Kindergarten is important / (Scholastic) https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/school-involvement/what-makes-good-kindergarten.htmlCalifornia proposes a 4-day work week / (FOX) https://video.foxnews.com/v/6303809230001#sp=show-clipsHOUR 2Abby McCloskey, economist and consultant, discusses paid family leave policyHugh Neff, Kobuk 440 winner, talks sled dog racing and Hobo Jim

Sounds In Cinema
Episode 71

Sounds In Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 64:13


So much to say in such a little amount of time. The winds of change are blowing and its time. Farewell to the late, great Gilbert Godfried while transitioning into how much I loved the Book Of Boba Fett series. Rounding out the show with being light hearted and how much incredible fun Free Guy is as a great movie. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special message 

WPOR 101.9
GILBERT GODFRIED READS 50 SHADES

WPOR 101.9

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 1:51


GILBERT GODFRIED READS 50 SHADES by 101.9POR

Idiothead Morning Show
Ep. 317 - Gilbert Godfried/Star Trek/Why Does it take me so long to get to new TV & Movies?

Idiothead Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022


Discussion of Star Trek Conventions/upcoming toys, new Pink Floyd song, Gilbert Godfried and a listener question on why it takes me so long to get to anything new.

The Stansbury Show
A mistress claims she can help stop cheating

The Stansbury Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 88:48


Sad to see Gilbert Godfried go, 56 percent of Americans don't know when the tax deadline is and A mistress wants to help you with your marriage

Mummy Dearest
Broken Arrow (Justice for Christian Slater!)

Mummy Dearest

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 80:07


This week Zach and Sloane unwrap 1996's nuclear bomb action-adventure film: Broken Arrow. This movie is out of bounds insane. The plot? Nonsense. The ending? We don't even know what happened. The music? Hans Zimmer's laziest work. All together these elements create a movie that is quintessential 90s viewing. It's a USA Network afternoon cozy movie and we're pretty sure you watched it during Dad's weekend. Yay divorce! Topics this week include being horny as hell for Christian Slater, A.C. Slater's mysterious ethnicity, Gilbert Godfried's Oscar snub, and Robin Williams hollering. There's all that and so much more on this week's Mummy Dearest podcast!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mummydearestpodcast)

Tim and Friends
Where do the Habs Go From Here?

Tim and Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 93:44


Frustration is mounting in Montreal - where do the Habs go from here? Nate Burleson (25:00) previews Week 13 in the NFL. Arash Madani (50:00) tries to explain the CFL's handling of McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Tim and Friends correspondent Kevin Michie goes to a card expo. Canadian Paralympic sledge hockey champion Greg Westlake (1:10:00) joins the show. Plus, best of the week featuring Gilbert Godfried!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Pumping Up The Podcast - A Hannah Montana Podcast
2x22 - (We're So Sorry) Uncle Earl

Pumping Up The Podcast - A Hannah Montana Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 64:45


Elise and Courtney Seyl are together again to break down season 2 episode 22 of Hannah Montana (or should we say 'Hanny Montanny'?), "(We're So Sorry) Uncle Earl." As the title suggests, this episode finally features Miley's much-mentioned Uncle Earl, and Elise and Courtney are both fans, despite having some questions about his styling. Gilbert Godfried is also in this one? And Jackson does a very detailed Ozzy Osbourne impression? It's a lot to take in. Elise also rehashes all of her current beefs with the HMU, and she and Courtney discuss Sanjaya for longer than necessary. Follow us on Twitter @pumpingupthepod and Instagram @pumpingupthepodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elise-eldridge/support

Sup Doc: A Documentary Podcast
180 - TOO SOON: COMEDY AFTER 9/11 director Julie Seabaugh

Sup Doc: A Documentary Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 72:15


We review the documentary Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 which you can catch on Vice TV on Sept. 8th, just a few days before the 20th anniversary of the 2001 attacks. The documentary features interviews with comedians including David Cross, Gilbert Godfried, Janeane Garofolo, and Marc Maron about the struggle to re-establish humor's place in the aftermath of the attacks that day. The film explores how stand-up comedians, Broadway performers, late-night hosts, and Saturday Night Live helped audiences laugh even in the darkest of days. Our guest is Julie Seabaugh the director, executive producer, and story editor of Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11.Too Soon premieres on VICE TV September 8 at 9 p.m. and will be repeating numerous times thereafter. (VICE TV is available via all major satellite and cable providers and the VICE TV app via iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast.)Julie Seabaugh grew up on a farm in rural Missouri and discovered stand-up when Dave Attell performed during her senior year of college. Way back in 2003, she founded and edited the criminally ahead of its time print and online comedy magazine Two Drink Minimum. Now the only full-time freelance comedy journalist in the United States, she's contributed to The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, GQ, Variety, The A.V. Club, The Village Voice, The Huffington Post, Spin, Playboy, Vulture, Paste, Time Out New York, Time Out Chicago, and numerous other alt-weeklies. Seabaugh's coverage of modern roasting culminated in the 2018 book Ringside at Roast Battle: The First Five Years of L.A.'s Fight Club for Comedians, and her love of Mitch Hedberg led to producing/hosting 2020's Hope on Top: A Mitch Hedberg Oral History for SiriusXM's Comedy Central Channel (available to stream via the SiriusXM app). With Emmy-nominated director and editor Nick Scown, she is currently producing the documentary Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11. Participants include David Cross, Janeane Garofalo, Gilbert Gottfried, Lewis Black, Darrell Hammond, Doug Stanhope, and Marc Maron; the film's 2021 release will mark the twentieth anniversary of the attacks. Among her career highlights, simultaneous Bridget Everett Village Voice and Roast Battle L.A. Weekly cover stories ran on both sides of the country the week of September 8, 2014. Interviewees over the years include Carl Reiner, Christopher Guest, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Joan Rivers, George Carlin, Don Rickles, Eddie Izzard, Drew Carey, Howie Mandel, Jimmy Kimmel, Key & Peele, Judd Apatow, Lily Tomlin, Mitch Hedberg, Seth Meyers, Wanda Sykes, and Zach Galifianakis. Having previously served as A&E staff writer at Las Vegas Weekly, Seabaugh won a 2015 Nevada Press Association Award for a cover profile tracing the downward health spiral of The Amazing Johnathan. “It's obvious the author is a wordsmith,” judges wrote. “Every sentence is well thought out. It's full of lively adjectives and truly paints a picture of what the Amazing Johnathan looks like, what he's experiencing and how he got to his current state. I felt like he was sitting next to me, boisterously telling his story.”For nearly two decades Seabaugh has covered, judged, and moderated panels at festivals including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Just for Laughs Montreal, SXSW, San Francisco Sketchfest, New York Comedy Festival, Just for Laughs Toronto, Sasquatch, Grand Rapids' Gilda's LaughFest, Montana's Big Sky Comedy Festival, Austin's Moontower, Portland's Bridgetown, the Seattle International Comedy Competition, Riot L.A., Nashville's Wild West Comedy Festival, and Atlanta's Laughing Skull.Follow Julie on:Twitter: @julieseabaughFollow us on:Twitter: @supdocpodcastInstagram: @supdocpodcastFacebook: @supdocpodcastsign up for our mailing listAnd you can show your support to Sup Doc by donating on Patreon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wilder Ride
TWR Listeners Lounge - Pat McCormack

The Wilder Ride

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 110:41


In this episode, hosts Alan and Walt welcome a returning guest from season 3, Pat McCormack of The Golden Rage of TV. If you missed Pat's interview from last season, we highly recommend you go back and listen. Pat does give a short, Readers Digest version of his backstory, leading to the creation of The Golden Rage of TV channel on YouTube. Initially, the channel provided a spotlight to his incredible guitar work. Pat would take classic television themes and put a hard rock guitar edge to them. He admits his masterpiece is Funeral March of a Marionette (strongly associated with the Alfred Hitchcock Show). Runner up to that was his Joe Satriani-like rendition of the Get Smart theme. But, with age and some hearing issues, Pat made a change to creating mini, bite-sized documentaries or did-you-know episodes for his channel. Now, with hundreds of videos to watch, Pat is continuing to find new ways to bring the classic age of TV to life. Pat McCormack hangs out through the remainder of the show, which was an absolute blast. Walt had to review yet another horribly bad film. Then, he and Alan went through some strange news items. Finally, they all weighed in on the entertainment segment, sharing what they have been watching, reading and listening to. WATCHING Walt admits he is still fixated on the Olympics. He continues to binge Hill Street Blues on Hule and is working his way thorugh season two of The Movies That Made Us on Netflix. Alan re-watched the Harrison Ford flick, The Fugitive, with his wife and visiting Father-in-Law. Outside of that, Alan continues to catch the YouTube channels, Popcorn in Bed, Ashleigh Burton and Listening In. Cassie, from Popcorn in Bed, reacted to Jurassic Park, The Grand Budapest Hotel and What About Bob? Ashleigh reacted to The Producers, The Outsiders, Captain American: The First Avenger and Robocop. Listening In broke down a Bond theme that was never used, explored the score to Inside Out and discussed why the song, "When She Loved Me," makes us cry. Pat has been onto a lot of sports, including the Olympics and baseball. However, he admits to unwiding at the end of the day with re-runs of The Munsters on Kozy. READING Alan and Walt both are stuck trying to get back to the Star Trek behind the scenes book. Walt is also going through, "The History of the Road Trip." Pat took us all off guard with the gripping tale from his Nesspresso owner's manual. LISTENING Walt started to listen to the podcasts, The Neighborhood Listen, Dr. Death and Team Never Quit. Alan went back to one of the very first New Age albums he ever heard, Ray Lynch's, "Deep Breakfast." He also revisted Ray Lynch's, "No Blue Thing." Additionally, Alan binged episodes of The Great Escape Minute podcast and Radio Labyrinth. Pat listens to the radio show, "BK on the Air, every Saturday morning on WBHF. He also enjoys the podcasts, You Must Remember This and Gilbert Godfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast.

Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
Dopey 314: Danny Bonaduce, Crack, Steroids, rage, Alcohol, Fame, Relapse, Weed

Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 100:09


  This week on Dopey! We are joined by pop culture icon and Dopey legend, Danny Bonaduce! Listen to him recount his journey from the Partridge family to total crackhead oblivion and share some of the more debaucherous and hilarious stops along the way to utter desperation including group sex with Gilbert Godfried and almost getting a whale trainer killed. Ultimately listen to how Danny found happiness in recovery! PLUS Dave almost smokes weed with some of his Dominican co workers AND a wicked fire Dopey voicemail from a crazy hippy girl in Pennsylvania! On a window and transexual punching out, fucking on acid, almost relapsing, wicked fire new episode of Dopey!

Real Talk With Ryan Madrid
The Comedic Journeyman | Troy Conrad | EP16

Real Talk With Ryan Madrid

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 98:53


Troy Conrad is our first "famous" guest. Another friend from back in the day who has gone on to create an enviable career as a comic, producer, writer, and first officla photographer for The Comedy Store. On this episode of Real Talk, we discuss a variety of topics, including: his early standup comedy days (9:30) the creation of "Set List: Stand Up Without a Net" - guests including Robin Williams, TJ Miller, Drew Carey, Gilbert Godfried, and more (19:45) "Lizard Brain" (34:00) mental health in the comic community (39:00) contributing to "The Comedy Store" documentary (1:00) becoming the first-ever official photographer of The Comedy Store Rapid Fire: high school, "Pleasantville," and Instagram (1:23) EPISODE RESOURCES: Instagram @troyconrads https://www.instagram.com/troyconrads/ Troy Conrad Photography https://tcphoto.photoshelter.com/index "The Comedy Store" documentary series https://www.sho.com/the-comedy-store Seth Godin: Quieting the Lizard Brain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtZfTpV4KPE ROBIN WILLIAMS: The Introvert Dictator - Set List: Stand-Up Without a Net https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6ZrNS_HwOQ

Normies Like Us
Episode 136: Aladdin | Films, Reboot, TV and More | Normies Like Us Podcast

Normies Like Us

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 90:47


Aladdin: You ain’t never heard a podcast like this! On a very special episode your hosts rub a magic lamp and get their heart's desires - another episode of Normies Like Us! It’s a Hosts Pick as they dive in and discuss everything from Blue Genies, to Magic Carpets, to Street Rats. Hold on, it’s a whole new world on Normies Like Us! PHENOMENAL PODCAST POWER, itty bitty clicking space. Insta @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @JoeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/joehasinsta/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/

Sequel Rights
Ep 172 - Look Who's Talking Too (GUEST: Gloriana Paz)

Sequel Rights

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 67:58


It's time for the first sequel of 2021!! Mikey is about to face the biggest challenge of his little life...a baby sister! Special guest Gloriana Paz joins us to discuss 1990's Look Who's Talking Too. Black Lives Matter Donate Directly to the Black Lives Matter Global Network: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/msblmhomepage_2019 Center for Anti-Racist Research: https://www.bu.edu/antiracist-center/ Colorlines: https://www.colorlines.com/ Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your wise-cracking baby! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises!

You Might Know Her From
Denny Dillon

You Might Know Her From

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 54:22


Dreams do come true because we are here with Denny Dillon. You Might Know Her From Saturday Night Live, Saturday Night Fever, My One & Only, Gypsy, Garbo Talks, Dream On, and Roseanne: An Unauthorized Biography. After courting her for nearly two years, we chatted with Denny about making her Broadway debut in the historic revival of Gypsy starring Angela Lansbury and directed by Arthur Laurents, her infamous and misunderstood season of SNL, and publicly coming out as a lesbian in 2020. Today, we officially start our campaign to get Denny Dillon on The L Word: Generation Q. Watch this spot.    Follow us on social media: @damianbellino || @rodemanne    Pantone has added “Period Red” to its color registry The Prom premiered at Netflix this past weekend We watched Let Them All Talk (dir: Steven Soderbergh) on HBO Max  Denny is in the new Halle Berry movie Bruised, playing a character named “Crazy Esther” Made Broadway debut as Agnes/Amanda in the 1974 Angela Lansbury revival of Gypsy, directed by noted tyrant, Arthur Laurents (the very first revival of the show which originally starred Ethel Merman) Mary Louise Wilson as Tessie Tura was a master of the simple gesture  Was a cast member on Season 6 of Saturday Night Live (run by Jean Doumanian). Cast included Gilbert Godfried, Joe Piscopo, Robin Duke, Tim Kazurinsky, Eddie Murphy, and Gail Matthias Jean and Season 6 gets a bad rap but she tried to combat the “boys club” nature of SNL Denny’s impressions: Yoko Ono, Amy Carter, Jean Harris, Walter Cronkite’s wife, Betsy Maxwell Yoko sketch was a few weeks before John Lennon’s murder Tony nominated for her performance in My One and Only with Tommy Tune and Twiggy (Betty Buckley won for Cats) Tommy saw Denny in the infamous Broadway flop Harold and Maude (1980). She auditioned for him for Nine but she didn’t make the cut.  My One and Only’s director, Peter Sellars was fired.  Wiped the sweat from John Travolta’s brow in Saturday Night Fever.  Her Acting coach: Mary Tarcai  Won a Cable Ace for her role as Toby on HBO’s early series, Dream On (Created by Marta Kauffman and David Crane, who went on to create Friends) Tales from the Crypt and The Larry Sanders Show were also part of original HBO programming HBO static comes from Dream On (which is currently not available to stream anywhere) Played a correctional officer on Women in Prison (opposite CCH Pounder) Played Roseanne in the tv film, Roseanne: An Unauthorized Biography Roseanne said “That freaky little thing doesn’t look nothing like me”  Plays a lesbian who works at a church in A New York Christmas Wedding  Denny recently came out in a Vulture interview Gail Matthias did know she was gay. Denny was first gay person we know to have been on the show. Danitra Vance was previously stated to be the first gay person on SNL, but neither she nor Denny were out at the time.  The show Denny saw Danitra in at The Public: her autobiographical play: Pre-Shrunk. BIG FAN OF GLENN CLOSE: Serving in Silence opposite Judy Davis.  Beat the shit out of Jack on HBO’s The Outsider in a very cool scene Denny is 4’11” and Tommy is 6’6” Played “a female Joe Papp” in Sidney Lumet’s Garbo Talks Denny as Pinky Waxman, one of her famous characters on SNL. This sketch had Pinky visiting her gay daughter in Soho and not realizing the daughter (played by host, Debbie Harry) is a lesbian and living with her partner (played by Gail Matthias) The 1980 musical, Harold and Maude closed after 4 performances. Is it on the flop wall at Joe Allen? We will find out when they reopen.  Janet Gaynor did not “get it.” She was 74 when she did Harold and Maude and ate a meal right before going on stage every night Denny has worked with Elizabeth Ashley, Janet Gaynor, Alfred Drake, Angela Lansbury, Tommy Tune, Twiggy,  Alfred Drake wore lifts in his shoes Elizabeth Ashley was so good in Russian Doll Originated the role of The Detective in the Off-Broadway production of Clue: The Musical Moose Murders is a notorious Broadway flop Craft services on set of Designing Women was simply Trident gum Top 5 lesbians of all time: Greta Garbo, Colette,  Denny is hot for Gillian Anderson and Judy Davis my GOD Anne is dead.

Greg & The Morning Buzz
6/15/2020 - Gilbert Godfried Interview

Greg & The Morning Buzz

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 12:03


6/15/2020 - Gilbert Godfried Interview

John Riley Project
Jim Pine, Drive Up Comedy, JRP0138

John Riley Project

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 60:40


Jim Pine joined me to talk about his new project: Drive Up Comedy.  This rogue comedy event invites comics and fans to show up at a secret location where they can enjoy a comedy show from the safety of their own car.  The end result is an amazing event that heals people of the challenges they are facing and helps bring some laughter and relaxation during these crazy times.  Jim shares how he got the project started with 2 other partners, the reaction he gets from the fans and how it works from the comic’s perspective.  We also trace Jim’s comic influences and how he broke into the business.   We also discuss a range of other people and places including The Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore, Sam Kinneson, Andrew Dice Clay, George Carlin, Gilbert Godfried, Rodney Dangerfield, Back to School, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, American Comedy Co., ACC, Grand Comedy Club, The Comedy Palace, MadHouse Comedy Club, Poway National Little League   #JohnRileyProject #DriveUpComedy #PursuitofHappiness #innovation #comedy   JRP0138     Our Sponsors:   PowayStore.com:  https://powaystore.com/   Happiness76.com:  https://happiness76.com/   Trigger Energy: https://triggerenergy.com/     Jim Pine Info:   Drive Up Comedy (web):  https://www.driveupcomedy.com/   Drive Up Comedy (FB):  https://www.facebook.com/DriveUpComedy/   Drive Up Comedy (IG):  https://www.instagram.com/driveupcomedy/   Drive Up Comedty (T):  https://twitter.com/drivecomedy   KPBS Story on Jim Pine and Drive Up Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffTXxhi2akc     John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

Verbal Yeet Machine
VYM Episode 4: Georgebert Godfried's Iambic Pentameter Riddles

Verbal Yeet Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 68:58


This episode starts off with a whole lot of Big Oatmeal Energy (BOE) and only gets crazier from there! We talk about what different body parts we would change, or if there was an all-powerful Gilbert Godfried that knew all and told all and a lot more random tangents! If you liked what you heard please give us a rate and a review and follow us on whatever platform you listen on to let you know when new episodes come up! Also, you can email us verbalyeetmachine@gmail.com if you would like to pose any wacky or zany queries to us.

YAS
Episode 4: Hit or Miss w/ Alex Tuchi

YAS

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 54:15


Welcome back! In this episode, our guest is Alex Tuchi! (formerly of Hollywood Ketchup, currently of Dogtown.) We talk about bad tinder bios, Floribama Shore, Gilbert Godfried, ghosting, Vine vs. Tik Tok, and incels. Ft. a surprise appearances from Love is on the Air of WTBU Stay tuned for next episode! Follow us on social media, we are very funny. Twitter: @yaswtbu Instagram: @yaspodcastwtbu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yaswtbu/support

Greg & The Morning Buzz
Gilbert Godfried Interview.

Greg & The Morning Buzz

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018


The best of Greg & The Morning Buzz. Listen weekdays 5:30am to 10am.

Greg & The Morning Buzz
Gilbert Godfried Interview.

Greg & The Morning Buzz

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 11:28


The best of Greg & The Morning Buzz. Listen weekdays 5:30am to 10am.

We Were Just Dumb
WWJD - Kids: Aladdin (1992)

We Were Just Dumb

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 110:13


So at this point we've all heard (unfortunately) that there is a new Aladdin movie coming out, without the comedy and without the music.  Terrible.  So this week Jason and Mike decided to go back and watch THE ONE AND ONLY TRUE ALADDIN to see how it held up.  In this classic movie, its Robin Williams vs Gilbert Godfried battling it out for the true love of their masters!  All jokes aside it was great and sad at the same time to see Robin Williams and all his talent at work.  Did our little boy nostalgia bleed all over this movie and cloud our judgement or is it really as good as we remember?  Listen to find out!

Now Conspiring
The Top 5 'Best Picture' Winners Of All Time

Now Conspiring

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017


In honor of the Oscars, Now Conspiring shares their favorite movies that have taken home the golden statue for Best Picture. Before we mention our top five picks, we find out where Adonis has been hiding and why Sam has beef with Bridget. We switched this week from playing Would You Rather to chatting quickly about some foreign films we have recently watched. SHOW NOTES14:48 - Recently Seen: Foreign Films Edition36:41 -  Main Segment: Top 5 Best Pictures1:26:45 -  Commenting on your Comments [feat. Bane, Batman, Dr Phil and Gilbert Godfried]1:37:18 -  Movie Releases [Logan, The Schack, Table 19]Question of the Week: What is your favorite Academy Awards Best Picture winner? Also, if you have any foreign film recommendations, let us know!Let us know your thoughts in the comments and Sam will read them next week. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook so you can send us direct messages and get podcast updates. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes and/or Stitcher, where you can also rate/review the podcast if you like it!You can also download this podcast episode on iTunes and Stitcher.This Week’s Cast: Maria Garcia, Adonis Gonzalez, Bridget Serdock, and Sam Noland

Art Smitten: Reviews - 2016
Review: Life Animated

Art Smitten: Reviews - 2016

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2016 9:44


Roger Ross Williams' latest feature documentary is about a 23-year-old autistic man who's obsessed with Disney movies - basically, me, if you just wind his age back two years, move him from America to Australia and rotate his sexuality 180 degrees. In light of that, you'll have to forgive me since I can't exactly distance myself from what is pretty much my own biography. Mostly, I was just overjoyed to see a real person that I can relate to standing on the screen in front of me. I feel like I've earned that given how much of my life I've been looking at that screen. Not only is he obsessed with something that is neither maths or IT, he is also not a little kid: he is a self-aware adult, and fortunately Williams knows how to treat him as such. Unlike the subjects of most other autism documentaries, he is old enough to reflect on his own past and current experiences of friendship, love, and coming of age, and he is actually given the space here to share his reflections. Owen Suskind, the man in question, has watched every single animated film that Disney has ever made, and memorised every single line of dialogue. Most of these stories and characters have been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. They have a place in his heart and mind that goes far beyond their nostalgic value. Why does he love Disney so much? This is probably the only question he never answers for us. Not that I blame him, I wouldn’t really know where to start with that one. It’s just such an integral part of my psyche, of my personality and identity that it really would require me to step outside of myself to explain where that obsession came from and why it has endured. Owen’s parents talk about the comforting predictability in watching these same movies over and over, not only in that individually they never change but also that there are certain things you can always expect from a Disney animation, such as a happy ending. They also think it might be that the softness of the animation gels well with his sensory hypersensitivities, or the fact that the characters are, ironically, both very colourful and very black and white in their design. It’s a pretty clinical and simplistic explanation, but it’s not a bad start. What the film itself suggests, even if no one explicitly says it, is that these movies are a thrilling escape into a very different universe, a “whole new world” if you like, filled with endless possibility. The life of an autistic kid in a non-autistic world can be painfully lonely. Of course, Owen himself describes better than anyone else just how crushingly isolating it is. You want to make friends as much as anyone else does, but everyone you meet just dismisses you as the “weird” kid. By the end of primary school, the word “weird” can start to feel like a hateful slur. Everything about you that is unique, everything you love, everything you do, your entire identity is pushed aside and pigeon-holed into this single, meaningless category that no child wants to be a part of. Both Owen and I eventually gave up trying to play with other children and would play with the Disney characters instead. You still have fun that way and enjoy being a child. They can actually feel like good substitutes for friends. Up to a certain point, they fill that gaping hole. Even when you leave the house, you can spend ages revisiting them in your mind. Owen still likes to recite some of their best lines to himself when he’s out and about, in the way that most other people might sing to themselves. It’s also satisfying to make your up your own stories about them in your head. It’s the closest you can get to actually bringing them to life, and, until you finally learn to accept yourself and start to be accepted by others, this is the closest you can come to being a hero. At about the age of ten, Owen had written and illustrated a hundred-page story about all of the wise and quirky Disney sidekick characters, naming himself the “protector of the sidekicks” who kept them safe from the monster terrorising the forest that was their home. It’s easy to see why Owen identifies so strongly with these funny or sage-like side characters. As someone with unusual mannerisms and very specific interests, if this was any other movie he would most likely be a side character. He would be cast as the helping hand to the ‘relatable’ hero, put there to provide laughter when things got tense, wise words when things got rocky, and hi-fives when things turned out well for them, but his own aspirations, fears, goals and longings for companionship would never be considered. You can tell a lot about a person by the characters they identify with the most, especially when they’re not the ones you’re supposed to feel represented by. In this production, Owen’s story of the sidekick is brought to life in some dazzling animation sequences by the team of Matthieu Betard, Olivier Lescot and Philippe Sonrier. I can easily imagine just how excited Owen must have been to get that rare opportunity of seeing his childhood fantasies on screen. Equally, the scenes showing the Disney club he started with his fellow Neurodivergent friends are some of the most moving and satisfying moments in the film. I am happy to say that Owen has definitely not been made the sidekick in his own story. One of the many benefits of choosing an adult subject for an autism documentary is that you can show them taking their life into their own hands and making it better. Owen turns what used to be his sorry substitute for friends into a way to meet and connect with like-minded people, real people who will always be there for him. It also turns out to be a way for him to meet Jonathan Freeman and Gilbert Godfried, who pay the group a surprise visit and do a live reading of Jafar and Iago, their respective parts in Aladdin. Of course, the other important opportunity given by Williams’ choice of subject is that of exploring romantic relationships. Owen’s conversations with his girlfriend, Emily, who is also Neurodivergent, sound unhealthily strained. In many ways autistic people can be said to have their own language, and their own way of communicating. This is why an autistic person who is asked to communicate the way non-autistic people do will sound a bit like someone who is speaking in a language that is not their native tongue. It is quite strange that Owen and Emily would feel the need to speak in a neurotypical way when it is just the two of them, but there is obviously a force of habit at play. It is interesting that Life, Animated focuses quite a lot on the movie Peter Pan, seeing as there is this tendency view autistic people as children who never grow up, just like the lost boys. Certainly, on the surface, people like Emily and Owen might sound and look like children, but it is hard to know whether that is just the way they naturally carry themselves, or whether it is because they are usually spoken to as if they were children, which leads them to think that that is how other people like to be spoken to. In this manner, a lot of the medical and clinical studies of autism are very chicken and egg. The only trap of infantilisation that this film really falls into is its suggestion that Owen basically doesn'tknow what sex is. Sex is another thing that can be especially complicated for autistic people, but, unlike friendships at school, it is surprisingly easy, at least to a certain point, to convince yourself that it doesn't exist (after all, non-autistic people pretend that's true all the time when they talk to each other). His older brother and close mentor thinks that Owen actually doesn't understand it at all, mostly because he could never have learned it from watching Disney and because Owen's been very unresponsive any time he's brought it up. However, just because he doesn't like to talk it about with his brother, or on camera (which is far enough) doesn't mean he knows nothing about it. Nevertheless, Williams does give Owen ample opportunity to speak for himself on camera, and also to express himself through his impressive illustrations, as well as, of course, his favourite Disney scenes. He rounds off the film with some footage of Owen opening an international autism conference: a powerful reflection of the social progress of the past several decades. I can certainly understand how strange it must have felt, to be a 23-year-old who has fast-tracked their way to the big time thanks to their exotic brain. Unsurprisingly, Owen finds it hard to pen down everything he has to share into just one little speech, and asks his father, Ron, what he should say. Ron tells him that it is all up to him, that it's his story to tell, which is ironic, considering this film is technically based on the book that he wrote about his son's life with autism. Even so, by the time he is able to stand up there and present himself as a proudly autistic adult, his family has finally realised that he is not a lost boy, he is a man who has found himself. Written by Christian Tsoutsouvas

Art Smitten - The Podcast
Review: Life Animated

Art Smitten - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2016 9:44


Roger Ross Williams' latest feature documentary is about a 23-year-old autistic man who's obsessed with Disney movies - basically, me, if you just wind his age back two years, move him from America to Australia and rotate his sexuality 180 degrees. In light of that, you'll have to forgive me since I can't exactly distance myself from what is pretty much my own biography. Mostly, I was just overjoyed to see a real person that I can relate to standing on the screen in front of me. I feel like I've earned that given how much of my life I've been looking at that screen. Not only is he obsessed with something that is neither maths or IT, he is also not a little kid: he is a self-aware adult, and fortunately Williams knows how to treat him as such. Unlike the subjects of most other autism documentaries, he is old enough to reflect on his own past and current experiences of friendship, love, and coming of age, and he is actually given the space here to share his reflections. Owen Suskind, the man in question, has watched every single animated film that Disney has ever made, and memorised every single line of dialogue. Most of these stories and characters have been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. They have a place in his heart and mind that goes far beyond their nostalgic value. Why does he love Disney so much? This is probably the only question he never answers for us. Not that I blame him, I wouldn’t really know where to start with that one. It’s just such an integral part of my psyche, of my personality and identity that it really would require me to step outside of myself to explain where that obsession came from and why it has endured. Owen’s parents talk about the comforting predictability in watching these same movies over and over, not only in that individually they never change but also that there are certain things you can always expect from a Disney animation, such as a happy ending. They also think it might be that the softness of the animation gels well with his sensory hypersensitivities, or the fact that the characters are, ironically, both very colourful and very black and white in their design. It’s a pretty clinical and simplistic explanation, but it’s not a bad start. What the film itself suggests, even if no one explicitly says it, is that these movies are a thrilling escape into a very different universe, a “whole new world” if you like, filled with endless possibility. The life of an autistic kid in a non-autistic world can be painfully lonely. Of course, Owen himself describes better than anyone else just how crushingly isolating it is. You want to make friends as much as anyone else does, but everyone you meet just dismisses you as the “weird” kid. By the end of primary school, the word “weird” can start to feel like a hateful slur. Everything about you that is unique, everything you love, everything you do, your entire identity is pushed aside and pigeon-holed into this single, meaningless category that no child wants to be a part of. Both Owen and I eventually gave up trying to play with other children and would play with the Disney characters instead. You still have fun that way and enjoy being a child. They can actually feel like good substitutes for friends. Up to a certain point, they fill that gaping hole. Even when you leave the house, you can spend ages revisiting them in your mind. Owen still likes to recite some of their best lines to himself when he’s out and about, in the way that most other people might sing to themselves. It’s also satisfying to make your up your own stories about them in your head. It’s the closest you can get to actually bringing them to life, and, until you finally learn to accept yourself and start to be accepted by others, this is the closest you can come to being a hero. At about the age of ten, Owen had written and illustrated a hundred-page story about all of the wise and quirky Disney sidekick characters, naming himself the “protector of the sidekicks” who kept them safe from the monster terrorising the forest that was their home. It’s easy to see why Owen identifies so strongly with these funny or sage-like side characters. As someone with unusual mannerisms and very specific interests, if this was any other movie he would most likely be a side character. He would be cast as the helping hand to the ‘relatable’ hero, put there to provide laughter when things got tense, wise words when things got rocky, and hi-fives when things turned out well for them, but his own aspirations, fears, goals and longings for companionship would never be considered. You can tell a lot about a person by the characters they identify with the most, especially when they’re not the ones you’re supposed to feel represented by. In this production, Owen’s story of the sidekick is brought to life in some dazzling animation sequences by the team of Matthieu Betard, Olivier Lescot and Philippe Sonrier. I can easily imagine just how excited Owen must have been to get that rare opportunity of seeing his childhood fantasies on screen. Equally, the scenes showing the Disney club he started with his fellow Neurodivergent friends are some of the most moving and satisfying moments in the film. I am happy to say that Owen has definitely not been made the sidekick in his own story. One of the many benefits of choosing an adult subject for an autism documentary is that you can show them taking their life into their own hands and making it better. Owen turns what used to be his sorry substitute for friends into a way to meet and connect with like-minded people, real people who will always be there for him. It also turns out to be a way for him to meet Jonathan Freeman and Gilbert Godfried, who pay the group a surprise visit and do a live reading of Jafar and Iago, their respective parts in Aladdin. Of course, the other important opportunity given by Williams’ choice of subject is that of exploring romantic relationships. Owen’s conversations with his girlfriend, Emily, who is also Neurodivergent, sound unhealthily strained. In many ways autistic people can be said to have their own language, and their own way of communicating. This is why an autistic person who is asked to communicate the way non-autistic people do will sound a bit like someone who is speaking in a language that is not their native tongue. It is quite strange that Owen and Emily would feel the need to speak in a neurotypical way when it is just the two of them, but there is obviously a force of habit at play. It is interesting that Life, Animated focuses quite a lot on the movie Peter Pan, seeing as there is this tendency view autistic people as children who never grow up, just like the lost boys. Certainly, on the surface, people like Emily and Owen might sound and look like children, but it is hard to know whether that is just the way they naturally carry themselves, or whether it is because they are usually spoken to as if they were children, which leads them to think that that is how other people like to be spoken to. In this manner, a lot of the medical and clinical studies of autism are very chicken and egg. The only trap of infantilisation that this film really falls into is its suggestion that Owen basically doesn'tknow what sex is. Sex is another thing that can be especially complicated for autistic people, but, unlike friendships at school, it is surprisingly easy, at least to a certain point, to convince yourself that it doesn't exist (after all, non-autistic people pretend that's true all the time when they talk to each other). His older brother and close mentor thinks that Owen actually doesn't understand it at all, mostly because he could never have learned it from watching Disney and because Owen's been very unresponsive any time he's brought it up. However, just because he doesn't like to talk it about with his brother, or on camera (which is far enough) doesn't mean he knows nothing about it. Nevertheless, Williams does give Owen ample opportunity to speak for himself on camera, and also to express himself through his impressive illustrations, as well as, of course, his favourite Disney scenes. He rounds off the film with some footage of Owen opening an international autism conference: a powerful reflection of the social progress of the past several decades. I can certainly understand how strange it must have felt, to be a 23-year-old who has fast-tracked their way to the big time thanks to their exotic brain. Unsurprisingly, Owen finds it hard to pen down everything he has to share into just one little speech, and asks his father, Ron, what he should say. Ron tells him that it is all up to him, that it's his story to tell, which is ironic, considering this film is technically based on the book that he wrote about his son's life with autism. Even so, by the time he is able to stand up there and present himself as a proudly autistic adult, his family has finally realised that he is not a lost boy, he is a man who has found himself.Written by Christian TsoutsouvasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ComedySchoolsRadio.com
Chris Distefano On This American Podcast Comedy Edition

ComedySchoolsRadio.com

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2016 51:31


Chris DistefanoHe is a current cast member on MTV2s hit show “GuyCode”. You can also see him featured on MTVs “GirlCode” “Failosiphy” and “Money From Strangers”. Chris was selected from hundreds of comedians across the country to be one of Comedy Centrals “Comics to Watch” as part of the 2012 New York Comedy Festival. He was selected as a finalist in “New York’s Funniest” as a part of the 2012 New York Comedy festival as well. On June 20th, 2013, Chris made his network Televison debut, on The Late Show with David Letterman, on CBS. Chris has opened up for comedy legends such as Richard Lewis, Gilbert Godfried, and Artie Lange. Credits Include GUY CODE MTV GIRL CODE THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN MTV2 COMEDY CENTRAL www.chrisdcomedy.com

Let's Be Frank's Podcast
Comedian Corey Hunter

Let's Be Frank's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2013 64:19


This week Gwiggy and I talk with Comeidan Corey Hunter. Check out Corey @ www.hunterfunny.com Corey Has opened for great comedians like Gilbert Godfried, Robert Schimel, jim Florentine, Bob Zaney, Ralphy May, Larry Reeb, Roz G, Lester Bibbs and many more...

Why I Love Comics: The Audio Edition
Why I Love Comics #84 The 2 Year Anniversary with BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS!!!!

Why I Love Comics: The Audio Edition

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2012 64:29


Yeah, you're reading that right folks not a dream, not an imaginary story...on this episode of the podcast I was joined by the extremely awesome, funny and just all around awesome Brian Michael Bendis! We discuss what his role was related to the Avengers movie, the big reveal in Avengers Assemble #3 (And hint at exactly what's going on there), Gilbert Godfried/the Aristocrats, being Community fans, being a huge comedy nerd, the Villain in Spider-men is clarified and how now was the proper time for a crossover, movie Hawkeye, a very special David Mack cameo and just so much more! The interview starts around the 11:00 minute mark. Bendis on Twitter! Bendis Message Board! Special thanks and shout outs to my fellow podcasting friends: The Charlie Tonic hour! Zone 4! Dark Discussions with Decapitated Dan! Next Issue Comix! Nerd Girls Eye View! Acmecast! Word Balloon's Bendis Tapes Archive! And as usual "like" our Facebook fanpage! Subscribe to the show on Itunes! Check out my awesome webcomic, New Comic Day! Follow me on Twitter! Check out Kirby Krackle!

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Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2011 60:00


We have Gilbert Godfried, MAYBE Larry King Alive still and a guest comedian for tons o fun tonight.  Rob :)

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Funny Business With Bova Thrasher & Coe

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Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2011 61:00


We have Gilbert Godfried, MAYBE Larry King Alive still and a guest comedian for tons o fun tonight.  Rob :)

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Funny Business With Bova Thrasher & Coe

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Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2011 61:00


We have Gilbert Godfried, MAYBE Larry King Alive still and a guest comedian for tons o fun tonight.  Rob :)

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Funny Business With Bova Thrasher & Coe

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Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2011 58:00


We have Gilbert Godfried, MAYBE Larry King Alive still and a guest comedian for tons o fun tonight.  Rob :)

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Funny Business With Bova Thrasher & Coe

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2011 58:00


We have Gilbert Godfried, MAYBE Larry King Alive still and a guest comedian for tons o fun tonight.  Rob :)

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Funny Business With Bova Thrasher & Coe

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2011 60:00


We have Gilbert Godfried, MAYBE Larry King Alive still and a guest comedian for tons o fun tonight.  Rob :)