Podcasts about cassi jerkins

Are you new to the world of Dungeons And Dragons? Fear not! In this bonus episode, Chuck Maa, the DM (Dungeon Master) of Dragons AF, sits down with producer Cassi Jerkins to explain how the rules of D&D work, getting into everything from what a saving throw is to how the residents of Scarlet City created their characters. We'll be back Friday with the next chapter of our story!

Kaye Morgan returns. Neely whines. Logan feels threatened. Lots of fire. Join Zach, Charlie, and special guest Cassi Jerkins for an episode featuring Mila Kunis, Beverly Mitchell, and a toxic gas filled brush fire!

Episode 9! Special guest Cassi Jerkins joins Jeremy and Maxine to talk Mambo #5, Blink 182, public transportation, learning a foreign language, unapologetically being yourself, and so much more!This Song Reminds Me Hosted By Jeremy Olson & Maxine Garcia Produced By Jeremy Olson Music By Eric Promani Artwork By DARREN DUTERTE Special Thanks To Stumptown Coffee Instagram @ThisSongRemindsMe Twitter @ThisSongReminds 

We drum (I'm sorry) up some major fun on this episode! Today we have wonderful comedian and the host of Stories But Shorter podcast Cassi Jerkins on the show to discuss her time with Taiko: Drum Master, a rhythm based music drum game. Conner and Cassi discuss their relatively easy moves to Los Angeles 9 years ago, Cassi's recent Kirby fun, and her trip in 2019 to Japan with her cousin. Show Notes Amazing video of a 7 Year Old Playing Taiko Drum Master Cassi Jerkins - Stories But Shorter podcast - Instagram Conner McCabe – Twitter – twitch.tv/conziscool69 Produced by Jeremy Schmidt – Video Games: a Comedy Show Call Me By Your Game – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Super NPC Radio – Patreon – Twitter – Instagram – Twitch

Tally ho good plebians, we've got another royal conspiracy theory on our hands! Absolute sweetheart Cassi Jerkins is back in the Lizard Lair to discuss a theory that was born on Reddit, reared on Twitter, and is now reaching its culmination on our show. Cassi suspects that good ol Elizabeth II, queen of all Englande (and Wales?), has actually been dead for a few months now and that the powers behind the throne are Weekend At Bernies-ing her because the timing is bad for the queen to be dead. This theory involves platinum jubilees, weird steamed desserts, topless pics, and an in depth of what we all want done to our bodies when we die. Wait til you hear Alexis' legally binding audio will!

Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr host the second Film Vs Film Award Show. The fellas announce winner, losers, and discuss their thoughts on Season 2. Season 3 prompts will be teased, and Quinn gets a lifetime achievement award for losing Season 2. Gary Oldman makes an appearance, and he is not happy.

Quinn Boyes and Leonard Smith Jr discuss High School movies. They'll joined by today's guest, Cassi Jerkins. Quinn, who once chose "Van Wilder," goes hard at "The New Guy." Leonard and Cassi share the bond of loving Eddie griffin, going to multiple High Schools, and seeing Mean Girls after hearing all the hype. Do you even go here???

Live from UCB Franklin, Nicole Byer, Carl Tart, and Phil Jackson grind up and smoke the executive branch... plus a special performace from Shaun Diston. __ “I’m Too Effing High” is written and produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. Special thanks to Shaun Fisher, Cassi Jerkins, and Jacob Wysocki For live dates, past episodes, and more, visit: imtooeffinghigh.com

A special “Stories, But Shorter” holiday episode! We bring you the classic short “A Visit From St. Nicolas,” more commonly known as “Twas’ The Night Before Christmas” read by 28 people. This poem was first published anonymously in 1823 and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore in 1837. Supposedly Moore composed this piece on a snowy winter’s day during a shopping trip on a sleigh. This poem is argued to be one of the “best-known verses written by an American.” “A Visit From St. Nicolas” is also widely regarded as the story that gave popularity to the Santa Claus character we know today and had a massive impact on Americans’ tradition of gift-giving. However you celebrate your winter days, we hope it is filled with love and you enjoy this classic tale. Enjoy! Our “Stories, But Shorter” readers in order: Cassi Jerkins, Amalia Aquino, Rian Kountz, Quinn Boyes, Joey DeMers, Karen Baughn, Cory P Willis, Katelyn Hempstead, Cara Meyers, Tim Neumann, Wayne Schmidt, Bryan Rainstein, Michael Rosenbaum, Leonard Jr. Smith, Lorraine DeGraffenreidt, Rachel Van Nes, Vic Michaelis, Max Sosna Spear, Joliene Bratton, Deborah Schmidt, Olivia Bratton, Jaclyn Chavira, Melia Mills, Feodor Chin, Clark Canez, Jen Curcio, Joey Clift, Rosie Leisure, Will Choi

After much tragedy and confusion, one goat steps forward to give Adam insight into the events of a Puritan New England town. -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: @MyDeadNeighbors Instagram: @MyNeighborsAreDead Email: MyNeighborsAreDead@gmail.com Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify

E’mon Lauren is a Chicago born-and-raised poet who was named Chicago’s first Youth Poet Laureate. She writes poetry and playwriting to explore a philosophy of hood womanism. She hosts “The Real Hoodwives of Chicago,” a podcast for artists of color to talk love, sex, romance, and ratchetry. On “Stories, But Shorter,” E’mon shares four pieces from her first published chapbook of poems “COMMANDO.” E’mon and host, Cassi Jerkins, have quick talkbacks in between each poem to dive deeper into what it’s really like to grow up in Chicago vs. how the media depicts Chicago life and culture. -- The Real Hoodwives of Chicago Podcast via Anchor Podcast via Soundcloud Young Chicago Authors

S.L. Wisenberg is the author of The Sweetheart Is In, Holocaust Girls: Memory, & Other Obsessions and The Adventures of Cancer Bitch. Today S.L. Wisenberg shares two short stories “Brunch” and “That Old Time Religion.” Afterward, host Cassi Jerkins and S.L. Wisenberg go in-depth about the complexities of romance, political activism, and religion, as well as pushing through with our creative work when dealing with doubt. S.L. Wisenberg’s Blog The Sweet Heart Is In Holocaust Girls: History, Memory, and Other Obsessions The Adventures of Cancer Bitch

Cassi Jerkins and Jeremy Schmidt are returning for season two of Stories, But Shorter. This time they hit Chicago. Subscribe now so you don't miss the first episode.

If you thought Tom Hanks' movie Turner & Hooch (1989) was a family film, well, you're in for a surprise. This buddy cop movie about a man and a dog investigating a murder gets pretty sad, but you know what's the opposite of sad? My wonderful guests this week, Cassi Jerkins (@cassijerkins) and Bryan Rainstein (@bryansfaces). We have a delightful time discussing dog farts and dog dates. Let me know your favorite pawsitive moment @youvegothanks.  — SHOW INFORMATIONInstagram: Instagram Twitter: Twitter Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify

“Stories, But Shorter” has it’s first live show at the Last Bookstore in Downtown Los Angeles with two great short story writers! Xuan Juliana Wang reads “Future Cat” from her upcoming book “Home Remedies”, and Matt Sumell reads “Toast” from his book, “Making Nice”. Host Cassi Jerkins, producer Jeremy Schmidt and the audience ask questions after each short story.. We have a great discussion about using humor to deal with the hardships of life, the uncertainty and agony of transitioning from young adult to adult, and grief. Links to Share Xuan Juliana Wang - http://www.xuanjulianawang.com Matt Sumell - https://www.mattsumell.com Follow “Stories, But Shorter” on Twitter & Instagram - @storiesbutshorter The Last Bookstore - http://lastbookstorela.com

Live from UCB Franklin, Luke Null, Nick Mandernach, and Jiavani Linayao join us for an all music episode of I'm Too Effing High. I’m Too Effing High is produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. Special thanks to Hot Lake, Cassi Jerkins, Obama's Other Daughters, and Rian Kountzhouse.

“Stories, But Shorter” gets experimental and turns cartoonist Sam Alden’s comic “Dragon Year” into a short story for your ears! Actress Diona Elise Burnett and host, Cassi Jerkins, lend their voices to Sam’s characters as Sam brings alive his illustrations through narration.

Let’s talk about money, or more correctly, the lack there-of! Cait sits down with UCB darling, Cassi Jerkins (comedian, director, musician, all-around kickass boss babe), to talk about what it’s Continue Reading →

Aimee Bender is an American novelist and short story writer. On “Stories, But Shorter” she reads “The Devourings” and has a talkback with host Cassi Jerkins and producer Jeremy Schmidt. “The Devourings” explores and questions classic fairy tale archetypes, magical items and tropes readers frequently encounter in the folklore genre of wonder and magic.

Host Cassi Jerkins interviews writer/comedian Matthew Brian Cohen about his short story collection "Nein Stories". Matthew reads two stories from his collection, "Dogs" and "With Limp Arms". "Dogs" is a sci-fi exploration about what if humans were captured by aliens and treated like pet dogs. "With Limp Arms" follows a young romantic trying to connect with various women through his self-righteous music playlists.

Ribbit Lee is already a ghost hunter, but has dreams of being a ghost hunter IN SPACE. Now, that might seem like a hat on a hat, but as always the question still remains. Will they buy the pitch or will they pass on it? Cassi Jerkins – UCB performer with Hot Hot Goss. Instagram: […]

Comedian Jason Kaye unleashes his nerdiness for “Star Trek: The Next Generation”. Sit back and listen to why he thinks this “Space M*A*S*H” show is the best with a fun cast of characters, deep philosophical exploration on ethics, emotions, sci-fi and more. Jason also shares some of his personal favorite episodes and the "science" behind getting beamed up by Scotty. Host Cassi Jerkins and Jason also talk about the best ways to take in a museum, how people are not having kids in the US, a one night stand with Robert De Niro, middle names and more. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode of COSMOS AND THE CITY: THE SEX AND THE CITY PODCAST, your host Megan McIver will sit down with the lovely Cassi Jerkins. Together these two will discuss Season Two, Episode Six of SEX AND THE CITY entitled: “The Cheating Curve”.From Samantha’s trainer giving her a downtown haircut, Miranda’s new man taking his love of film to the bedroom, Charlotte getting in touch with her feminine side, and Carrie trying to once again figure things out with Big, there’s quite a lot to discuss.We’ll also be going over all your favorite segments: Hottie of the Week, Pun of the Week, Good Big Bad Big, Who Wore What Why?, and finally You’re Such a _________.Will Samantha’s trainer prove to be a cut above the rest? Will Miranda’s man turn off the boob tube? Will Charlotte switch teams? And will Carrie and Mr. Big ever put a damn label on it??? Through all the madness Megan and Cassi will share their thoughts on ABSO-FUCKING-LUTELY EVERYTHINGEPISODE SYNOPSIS: “While Charlotte has a great sell in the gallery, especially to 'power lesbians', Samantha spots her hunky gym instructor Thor, and soon has him showering with her and enjoys his creative shaving of her pubic hair, but is this really original? Carrie sneaks out to her date with Mr. Big without her friends noticing. Miranda dates a pretentious documentary movie buff, but is less and less comfortable with his insistence to 'get in the mood' by watching porn while they make love. Charlotte, who found her current boyfriend kissing another in the gallery, decides to go out 'man-free' with the lesbians, but can she really fit in?"Thanks for listening! If you wanna support our show by shopping on Amazon, use our link.Our Host: Megan McIver• Twitter• Instagram• FacebookOur Guest: Cassi Jenkins• Twitter & Instagram: @cassijerkins• YouTube: Socratica Kids• Listen to Dumb Nerds• Facebook Page• Twitter: @NerdsDumb What We Watched:• Sex and the City Season Two Episode SixCosmos And The City Social Media• Instagram• Facebook• Twitter• WebsiteMusic by Jon Fredette•

Cults! They’re a real, crazy, crazy thing and guest Anna Hossnieh (Ethnically Ambiguous Podcast) and host Cassi Jerkins get into some of the biggest cults in the history of the US. They talk about the Rajneeshies, the Branch Davidians, the latest sex cult NXIVM and more. They wonder where exactly does an organization cross the cult line... Like is Scientology a cult? What about Mormonism? Or actor Andrew Kegan’s religious group, “Full Circle”? They even argue that moving to LA is pretty cult-y. LA peeps, you know you’ve caught yourself on a cleanse chanting “I love juice!” That's pretty cult-y. Anna and Cassi also dive into their love of true crime, how working for reality TV is a nightmare and provide hot tips on how to avoid getting into a cult. (Just get a therapist who wears regular clothes.) Enjoy! PS Gyspy Rose Blancharde and her Munchausen by proxy mother was the case we were blanking on names.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the dimension as vast and as timeless as infinity, the middle ground between light and shadow, science and superstition… you get what we're getting at, it’s everything you wanted to know about “The Twilight Zone” with guest, Jeremy Schmidt (Reality Bits Podcast)! Host Cassi Jerkins and Jeremy get into Jeremy’s love for the show and how badass Rod Sterling is. Before this ep, Cassi only knew Rod Sterling as the host of “The Twilight Zone”. She didn’t know he's the creator and wrote over 80 episodes of the show! That’s incredible. They discuss “The Twilight Zone” movies, the upcoming reboot by Jordan Peele and some of their favorite TTZ episodes. They also talk about spirituality, relationships, Buddhism, 3rd Rock from the Sun and more. Enjoy!    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Megan McIver & Terence Deutsch are a creative power couple. Megan’s passion for children’s entertainment, bubble-ology, composing music and podcasting about “Sex and the City” (Cosmos and the City podcast) meshes well with Terence’s love of all things audio. Host Cassi Jerkins’ interest really peaks when the conversation turns to audio for specifically recording and mixing music tracks. She mines Terence and Megan’s brains for hot tips on how to record music to make it sound the very best. This is an experimental episode that takes a turn for the dumb and nerdiest. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’ve all been down a YouTube rabbit hole but have you done it with YouTube food videos? Super great and fun guest Nikhil Deshpande (Reality Bites Podcast) highly recommends it! He goes into detail of all the different types of food videos that are out there on YouTube - cooking tutorials, competitive eating, hipsters and grizzly men BBQing, chefs highly skilled at chopping and more. He gives some great recommendations of channels to check out from Gordon Ramsay to Matt Stonie. Host Cassi Jerkins and Nikhil also get off track talking about wrestling, party etiquette, people who make their beds vs those who don’t and Dexter. Cassi also tries to get Nikhil to adopt a cat. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a puppeteer? Guest Rob Gentile (Soul Pancake) and host Cassi Jerkins are two puppeteers who reveal all the weird tips and tricks on how to puppeteer and build your own puppets, along with weird stories of working on kids shows sets, making puppets out of garbage and infusing dark comedy into the world of puppets. Rob and Cassi also share the uncomfortable reality of puppeteering for film from crouching in weird places, cutting holes out of chairs and laying on skateboards. It’s a weird puppet world, enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s an amazing episode of pranks and surprises with the great and wonderful Cory P Willis! (Talkin’ Babies podcast, UCB) Cory surprises host Cassi Jerkins with his topic of packing and moving. Cory gives hot tips on how to make moving efficient and not the dreaded nightmare we all think it to be. They also take some twists and turns talking about Cory’s love of cars and one day having a dream garage, Cassi’s love of pranks and cats, along with bonding over their love of living in Los Angeles, growing up with siblings and being on the improv team, Hot Hot Goss, together! This is a silly episode guaranteed to warm your heart. (Sorry, we didn’t help you move, Jeremy.)   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get everything you’ve ever wanted to know about podcasting with Dumb Nerds host Cassi Jerkins as she sits down with some podcasting movers and shakers! This a special crossover ep with “The 2nd Team Podcast” hosted by the great podcasting king Cody Ziglar. Cassi and Cody talk with Andrew Ti (Yo, Is This Racist? podcast) and July Diaz (Trends with Benefits, Earwolf Episodes Coordinator) about their experience with podcasting over the past 5 plus years. Everyone offers great advice on what it’s like to host and/or produce a podcast, tips on how to start one (or why you shouldn’t), how to make your show sound good and how to make it a super fun, interesting and engaging show! If you love podcasts, this is a super nerdy ep for you!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The very funny Cassi Jerkins (Dumb Nerds Podcast) competes for the big $8. She thrills with convoluted characters, shills for dental products, and spills secrets of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  Our host is Josiah Jenkins. Our theme music was composed by Eric Braband. If you like us, share with a friend or leave us a review! And if you have a game idea, send us an email!

What goes into making the cartoons we grew up watching and continue to enjoy into adulthood? Guest Michael Rosenbaum (Socratica Kids) is super nerdy about animation and has been a good friend of Dumb Nerds host Cassi Jerkins for over 8 years. They bonded over performing improv and puppetry together. They now work together on the YouTube channel, Socratica Kids, that makes science videos for kids using puppets and animation. Michael has been drawing since he was a kid and now does animation. He goes into great detail about how he was drawn to cartoons as a kid and continued to be while other kids we're getting into the "Backstreet Boys", to learning software like Toon Boom to become an animator. He also knows a lot about Disney, their animation department and how many animation companies like Pixar have exploded over the years to make great films we adore like “Toy Story” and more. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aliens. What do you think? Are they out there? The Fermi Paradox raises a very puzzling belief that there should be and yet we have no evidence. The Fermi Paradox was named after physicist Enrico Fermi and he theorizes that based on all the billions of stars in the galaxy, trillions in the universe, there must exist planets similar to Earth that contain life and yet we have no proof there is. All we have heard out there is silence. So does this silence mean we’re all alone? Or have Earthlings and other alien species not evolved enough to possess the ability to properly communicate with each other? Guest Josiah Jenkins (The 8 Dollar Game Show podcast) and Cassi Jerkins discuss the many different theories that explore the Fermi Paradox. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Like he shot her in the face, she lost her eye and he went to prison for only 2 years? Yep, that’s a thing that happened and comedian Will Hines (Screw it, We’re Going to Talk about Spiderman Podcast) comes on to talk about Griffith J Griffith! Griffith was a the very rich philanthropist who got his money from mining in the late 1800s and was considered a rockstar for his time. He seemed like he had it all together, then he tried to kill his wife, Mary Agnes Christina Mesmer . This dark topic gets Will and Cassi to talk about whether it’s ok that Griffith Park is still named after him along with whether it’s ok to enjoy things that were created or backed by bad people. It’s an interesting discussion with lots of twists and turns. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben Cassil and Thayer Frachette from the “Convince Me” podcast stop by Dumb Nerds to talk about their love for Nintendo 64! It’s a video game console that was a turning point in gaming history and a big part of all of their lives growing up. Ben, Thayer and Cassi reminisce on when they first got to play a Nintendo 64, their favorite N64 games (Mario Kart) along with chatting on AIM and watching Saturday Night Live with Will Ferrell, Tim Meadows and Chris Kattan. They also wonder if their old favorite comedy movies still hold up. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Live from UCB Franklin, Nicole Byer, Carl Tart, and Phil Jackson grind up and smoke the executive branch... plus a special performace from Shaun Diston. I’m Too Effing High is produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. Special thanks to Shaun Fisher, Cassi Jerkins, and Jacob Wysocki.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Are you single and curious about online dating? Are you happily married and missed the online dating craze? Or maybe you’re somewhere in between. Well guess what? This episode is for you! The hilariously wonderful Rian Kountz (Whatsacreative Director of Audience Development) comes on Dumb Nerds to talk about how he met his wife through online dating! What? Can you believe it? He provides some real great tips on how to make online dating fun and practical while finding your one and only. Cassi squirms in her emotionally unavailable singleness making this episode more of a fun time. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amelia Earhart was a freakin’ badass woman. How much do you know about her? Does your knowledge go beyond her disappearance? Guests Manny Hagopian and Heather Woodward know how wonderful she is and celebrate how much she did for flight milestones, women’s rights and more. Manny even wrote a musical about her and Heather is playing Amelia! So sit down and enjoy Manny and Heather share how great Amelia is. For instance, Amelia help start “The Ninety-Nines”, an international organization made up of women pilots who promote the advancement of aviation through education, scholarships and more. It was started in 1929 and is still active today. So cool! This is a great episode that’s going to make you want to come out to the Rockwell in Los Angeles and check out Manny and Heather’s musical “Earhart: More Than A F*ing Mystery”! Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian and fellow podcast host Cassi Jerkins (@CassiJerkins) is a cat foster parent, and wants to convince you to be one too! Cassi educates Thayer, Geoff and Ben about the ins and outs of fostering: how to get involved, the low cost associated, how much is required to adopt an animal, why fostering is a low-stakes introduction to pet ownership, the benefits of a full-time volunteer position, and how cats make your life better. Along the way we hear everyone's pet history, our thoughts on giving pets as gifts, and we get a special guest visitor, Cassi's foster-cat, Silver. We end with a very riled-up, ticked, and peeved version of "What's Cheesin' You Off?" Follow Cassi Jerkins on twitter @CassiJerkins and check out her podcast DUMB NERDS right here on the Boardwalk audio network! Boardwalkaudio.com/dumbnerds Rate and review, follow on Twitter (@ConvinceMePod), or email us with questions/suggestions at convincemepodcast@gmail.com! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian and fellow podcast host Cassi Jerkins (@CassiJerkins) is a cat foster parent, and wants to convince you to be one too! Cassi educates Thayer, Geoff and Ben about the ins and outs of fostering: how to get involved, the low cost associated, how much is required to adopt an animal, why fostering is a low-stakes introduction to pet ownership, the benefits of a full-time volunteer position, and how cats make your life better. Along the way we hear everyone's pet history, our thoughts on giving pets as gifts, and we get a special guest visitor, Cassi's foster-cat, Silver. We end with a very riled-up, ticked, and peeved version of "What's Cheesin' You Off?" Follow Cassi Jerkins on twitter @CassiJerkins and check out her podcast DUMB NERDS right here on the Boardwalk audio network! Boardwalkaudio.com/dumbnerds Rate and review, follow on Twitter (@ConvinceMePod), or email us with questions/suggestions at convincemepodcast@gmail.com! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Dumb Nerds Podcast is taking another trip down memory lane with writer Minhdzuy Khorami by getting nerdy about the video game character and icon, Sonic the Hedgehog! Minhdzuy talks about the history of Sonic, the many different Sonic video games, the TV show and the still running Sonic comic strip. So much Sonic! Cassi talks about how she was too poor to get on the Sega train and did a newspaper route. Minhdzuy and Cassi get off track by bonding over their shared interest in bad theme park designs. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The JFK Assassination. One of the biggest moments in American history. Where were you? Probably not born! Guest Luke Wienecke and host Cassi Jerkins were also not born yet but they are both fascinated with the tragic events that took place on November 22, 1963 when President John F Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas, Texas. Join Luke and Cassi as they rehash the events and discuss various conspiracy theories around this infamous event. It’s an episode that will make you want you to stay up until 3:30 in the morning going down the JFK Assassination rabbit hole.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Live from UCB Franklin, Jon Gabrus, Ally Beardsley, and Ryan Stanger celebrate the leagalization of Marijuana in California. Plus, comedain Devin Field stops by to share some weed inspired standup. I’m Too Effing High is produced by James Mastreani, Mike McLendon, Matt Newell, Dhruv Uday Singh, and Andrew Steven. Special thanks to Shaun Fisher, Cassi Jerkins, and Jacob Wysocki

D&D is not just for nerds! Well It mostly is but more and more “pretty” people are getting on board. So why not start the new year off by nerd-ing about Dungeons & Dragons?! Super fun and nerdy guest Lars Hansen (2-Count Kick Out Podcast) comes on the show to talk about his 25 year D&D journey thus far beginning with his dad handing him a D&D book he found in a bargain bin to Lars becoming a Dungeon Master for Cassi and their friends in a 3 year campaign and today he is a certified DM at The Guild House in Bellflower, Ca. This is a great episode for nerds who love D&D and for people who want to know what this once taboo role playing game is all about!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s almost 2018! Happy New Year! So… Are you excited? Hopeful? Want to make it your best year yet?! Guests Libby Doyne & Inessa Frantowski suggest making a vision board. Libby and Inessa get into how making a vision board can help you achieve your goals and make your year great! They even provide some science behind how they work. (While also acknowledging it’s pretty “hippy-dippy”.) This is a fun episode that will make you want to cut up some magazines or at the very least write down what it is you want in the new year because why the heck not?! Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Super talented and funny guest Shay Dominguez moved to LA from St. Louis to do improv and has no regrets doing so because she’s living her best life! Are you living yours? Shay and Dumb Nerds host, Cassi Jerkins, give tips on how to be your happiest self, pursue your dreams, achieve goals and demystify the stigma behind self-help, motivational speakers and positive affirmations. They also spend a lot of time talking about the thing they both love the most - improvisational comedy. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you a fan of reality TV? Did you watch “Flavor of Love”? Guests Jesse Esparza and Julian Gonzalez (Extra Extra Podcast) are huge fans and they think it changed the course of television history! The gang gets into this 2006 hit VH1 show along with reminiscing on what they were doing back in ’06. This ep has a lot of personality so buckle up and enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“You’re tearing me apart, Lisa!!” How many times have you and your friends screamed that in terrible delight? We have Tommy Wisseau to thank for such a treasure. Comedian Zach Olsen (UCB, Bay Watch Watch podcast) comes on to talk about his love for “The Room”, a 2003 independent drama written, directed, produced by and starring Tommy Wisseau. Cassi and Zach also take a field trip to the movies before the recording to see “The Disaster Artist”. Spoiler alert: They loved it! (And will not spoil the film for you.) Instead Zach and Cassi get into what makes “The Room” so perfectly bad, how it got made and why Tommy Wisseau is so fascinating and strangely mysterious. It’s an episode guaranteed to make you want to watch “The Room” and quote Tommy’s lines and laugh all day. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well, we start off with a heated debate over Christina Aguilera’s tribute to Whitney Houston. Then, host of Dumb Nerds Podcast, Cassi Jerkins joins us to talk all about Mark Ruffalo.

Remember that time in history when people claimed women were witches and if they denied it, they were hung/burned at the stake? We do! Guest Kelly McInerney (IMDWeed Podcast) and Cassi talk about the history of the Salem Witch Trials and how it was just crazy! The things young girls do when they don’t have a high status in society or access to a smart phone. Cassi also provides most of her knowledge from Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible”. (She played Mary Warren!) Kelly and Cassi also talk about traveling to Salem today, teenage voodoo, Doug the Psychic, scary movies and the joy of having a Movie Pass. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What better way to enjoy Thanksgiving week than to sit back and listen to us talk about "Stone Mountain" (S4E3) where Jack spends time trying to figure out what/where "real" America is. We're joined again by Cassi Jerkins (@cassijerkins) from the Dumb Nerds podcast to talk about the rules of three, Kenneth's sense of humor, and sandwiches.tl;drEpisode: "Stone Mountain" // Season 4, Episode 4Guest: Cassi Jerkins (@cassijerkins) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Astrology! What’s your sign, listener? Guest Hannah Faust (LA City Municipal Dance Squad, UCB Hot Hot Goss) explains astrology and goes deeper than what media has painted astrology to be. Hannah shows how you can use astrology to serve yourself, and also how to be one of those people who can accurately guess people’s signs. She also gives hot tips on great apps and books to learn more about astrology. Cassi manages to give Hannah an astrological epiphany on mid-life crisis and Hannah makes Cassi wonder if she’s a new baby soul. After some great astrology talk, Hannah whips out her tarot cards and pendulum and gives Cassi a tarot card reading. Surprisingly the cards read true to what’s going on in Cassi’s life and they give warm, gentle advice on pushing forward to becoming even more of a badass Queen of Swords. Cassi opens up a little bit but not too much, but let's give her a break, she’s working on it! Enjoy this fun and more-personal-than-usual episode. Shout out to Maddie.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we get to discuss “Into the Crevasse” (S4E2) with Cassi Jerkins (@cassijerkins)! Listen as we talk about about Devon Banks, the Pontiac Aztec, more of Kenneth’s life, and lots more! Make sure to give Cassi’s podcast “Dumb Nerds” a listen!Follow us everywhere: @talk30rocktometl;drEpisode: “Into the Crevasse” // Season 4 Episode 2 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you know there’s a large bird with razor sharp claws that can kills humans? Oh yeah. It can cut up a human with ease. So whatever you do, don’t piss off a cassowary! Jen Curcio (Cara & Jen’s Sleepover Party) comes on to tell Dumb Nerds listeners about cassowaries, a bird native to Australia and the New Guinea islands. Even though they are capable of murder, these 6 foot tall majestic creatures are pretty gentle. Jen is fascinated by cassowaries and plans to one day go visit them. Before she gets to actually meet one, she has other ways to honor them like naming her car after one. You’re in good hands this week so sit back, relax and learn about this fascinating bird that is a descendent from dinosaurs!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy Halloween! This is a favorite holiday for many people and did you know it’s been around for over 2,000 years?! It began as an ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The night before All Saint’s Day was believed when spirits could walk among us and All Hallow’s Eve was a tradition to honor those who have past so they wouldn’t get upset and take your soul! The wonderful Lucé Tomlin-Brenner is back and schools Cassi on the history of Halloween! Lucé also blows Cassi’s mind with stories of how people in Ohio celebrate Halloween verses the suburbs of San Diego. Real pumpkins patches, apple picking, apple cider slushes, poetry reading and more! What?! There’s so much to talk about and this could easily have been a 6 hour show but we give you this hits and will leave you appreciating this spooky holiday. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cassi Jerkins (Dumb Nerds, Jekyll's Asshole, puppetry) joins Shaughn and Ellen to whine about women in the workplace. Ellen's Hip Sip Tip was a pinot noir rosé from Gothic Wine and Shaughn's was a sparkling Vouvray from the Loire Valley. Cassi's whine is timely, as she bemoans the statistical proof of how few women there are in many industries. From there they get into how few women somms there are, Hillary's new book, and get the hot goss on puppeteering--spoiler alert, Jim Henson made being really tall a standard that can really stand in a woman's way. She also gives the lowdown on Socratica, the Youtube channel she works for.  The wine from sponsor Gregory Condes Wines is a rosé from a Corsican winery taken over by the wife and daughter of the founder. to prove that women can take over! But most importantly, everyone learns the proper way to say "Michael Caine". The lightning round covers tartrates in wine, what country Corsica is part of, and female winemakers. Plus, Cassi turns the tables on Shaughn and Ellen on the final question! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get ready for an ep all about the Most Happiest Place on Earth- Disneyland! Guest Eileen O’Connell (Skeeterial Podcast) comes on to talk all about her Disneyland experiences. Eileen dishes out some secrets to make the most of your Disneyland experience. Cassi chimes in to talk about what it why like to have Disneyland an hour and a half away from home and then literally living down the street from her in college where most of her friends worked at the park. Eileen and Cassi dive a bit into the history of Disneyland and how’s the park has changed and expanded over the years, along with the different Disney parks around the world. It’s an episode guaranteed to make you feel nostalgic and remember that Disney’s got theme parks on lock! (And everything else.)   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What are your thoughts on Veganism? Could you completely give up the consumption of all animal products as best you can? This includes meat, dairy, eggs, honey, products tested on animals, etc. Vegan actor and improviser Bozant Katzakian comes on to talk about why he chose to go vegan 5 years ago, what it’s like to work on a Farm Sanctuary that protects its animals from being used for profit and tips for people wanting to make the lifestyle choice to go vegan and become an animal rights activist. Cassi and Bo also get into the history of veganism which dates back to the ancient times of Japan and India. They discuss when “Vegetarian Clubs” showed up in England during the 1800s and how artists like George Bernard Shaw influenced people to stop eating animals. Currently we are in the Vegan Boom of the 2010s. Just 15 years ago going to a restaurant as a vegan was nearly impossible, now there are vegan grocery stores and “butchers” in Europe. It’s only a matter of time before they make there way to the rest of the year. Will future people look back at us in disbelief over how we used to consume animals?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you our knowledge of nutrition is relatively new? Like Vitamin C wasn’t discovered until the 1930s! Guest Kenny Prawat (Crowning Jewels, io Sketch team “Jeff!”) and host Cassi Jerkins bond over their parents lack of nutritional knowledge and feeding them junk food as kids. For instance, remember when McDonalds had that $0.39 cheeseburger on Wednesday nights deal in the 90s? Yeah, that was dinner for these poor kids all the time. As Kenny and Cassi grew older they both developed an interest in cooking and from there they slowly learned which foods are healthy for you and why. (Hint: unprocessed food directly from the ground is the best). Kenny and Cassi also get into how food companies constantly use buzzwords to sell food. Buzzwords like “Fat Free”, “Organic” and “Gluten Free”. Kenny provides lots of tips on how to eat healthy and for cheap. He also has gives a PSA to the “youths” to stop ordering avocado toast at restaurants. Cassi can’t stop talking about her calorie tracker app. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Cassi Jerkins takes the week off from the usual format to destress and give you fun facts that will make you feel good about life! For instance, did you know cows have best friends? Wearing perfume or cologne increases your happiness? That scientists believe the center of the galaxy smells like raspberries? There’s a lot of neat fun facts coming your way, plus some tips on actions you can take to live a happier, more positive life! We love you!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Digimon”, short for “Digital Monsters” was an amazing Japanese media franchise that was very popular in the 90s and has been making a comeback with the film series “Digimon Tri”. The franchise consisted of virtual pet toys, anime, manga, video games, films and a trading card care. Sound similar to “Pokemon”? It came out a couple years before “Pokemon” and the “Digimon” craze swept Cassi’s elementary school and guest Will Choi’s (Asian AF, Drunk Monk & Korean Drama Podcasts) elementary and middle school as well. Will loved “Digimon” so much that he spent his middle school life writing “Digimon” fan fiction with two of his best friends. Cassi spent her 4th and 5th grade battling other kids on the playground with her “Digimon” virtual fighting pet! Will and Cassi bond over their love for “Digimon” and discover they had a very similar childhood with age differences in siblings, writing fan fiction and having “Saturday Night Live” and "All That" inspire them to get into comedy. This a nostalgic conversation you won’t want to miss and perhaps you’ll discover/reawaken your love for Digital Monsters.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pregnancy. Making, having, raising babies. Lots of animals do it! For decades, centuries, even longer than that! You get it. So what’s there to learn? Uh, so much! Artist and animator Kelly Matten joins Cassi to talk about her recent experience with being pregnant and having her daughter, Daisy. Kelly goes from making the decision with her husband, (shoutout to Dungeon Master and all around badass Lars!), to trying to conceive, getting pregnant but having to keep it a secret for 10 weeks, to dealing with being pregnant, to delivery to having to pause the recording with Cassi to put Daisy down for a nap. Kelly and Cassi get into what it’s like to be pregnant, why it’s such a sensitive and highly debated issue for mothers and potential-mothers-to-be, all the way to dealing with postpartum depression. Cassi, mother of cats, attempts to understand pregnancy by talking about octopuses. You’re guaranteed to learn something and get a fresh perspective on what Kelly says is the weirdest thing she’s ever done, and she’s been to Burning Man six times!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

HELLO? SKEETER? ARE YOU OUT THERE?!?!Matt and Eileen still have no idea where Skeeter is, so they've brought in Cassi Jerkins (Dumb Nerds Podcast) to help them crack this case. The three of them watched Season 2, episode 7 of the Muppet Babies ("I Want My Muppet TV!") and looked for clues. Along the way, they discussed Muppet puberty, which Muppet baby would be the best improviser, and they even held...a seance!? But did they find Skeeter? Listen and find out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How many of us are lucky to have a bar we frequent where everybody knows our name? How about for 11 seasons? Hilarious comedian and writer Matt Manser joins host Cassi Jerkins to talk about the hit TV show “Cheers”! Matt watched the show as a kid learning many adult issues from it. Matt and Cassi get into the different characters that created such a dynamic ensemble which lead to the popular spin off show, “Fraiser”. Cassi learns that Frasier was originally written for one of her favorite actors of all time, John Lithgow, but Lithgow turned it down giving Kelsey Grammer the most prominent role of his acting career. (Honorable mention to Sideshow Bob). Cassi reflects upon John Lithgow’s career and her love for him a bit too long and Matt has to reel her back in. Matt tells Cassi about some of his favorite Cheers episodes which involve Cliff Clavin trying to write a joke for Johnny Carson and another where he almost wins “Jeopardy”. So pour yourself a beer and enjoy this week’s Dumb Nerds ep all about “Cheers”! This episode is dedicated to the late Jay Thomas, Carla's hockey playing boyfriend who got written off the show because Jay talked ill of Rhea Perlman on a radio show. RIP  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cassi Jerkins (Dumb Nerds) guests this week and we carefully judge this episode (Beauty Pageant) on it’s merits, not just because it’s the hot one! We talk about what our talents would be if we were in a beauty pageant, spoiler: we’re not sure we’re up for it! Plus Alyse admits to rummaging through people’s medicines cabinets, Stephen’s doctors think he’s a woman, and Cassi comes in with a hot take, Susan (the not hot one) ain’t that great! Finally we talk some good government news out of Nevada, where they’re making sure people drive fast, and we try to learn, WHO’S YOUR ANN! Season 2, Episode 3 - Beauty Pageant Written by Katie Dippold, directed by Jason Woliner Original Air Date: October 1, 2009 Pawnee Murals - Cast by Norman Dapito See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How much do you know about Bob Dylan past “Blowin’ in the Wind” and his distinctive raspy voice? Guest Jonathan Harris (UCB) knows a whole lot! Like seriously a lot. Jonathan pretty much rattles off Bob Dylan’s entire music career in order from album to album, dates and the inspiration behind it and all. It’s pretty incredible. Jonathan and Cassi get into how Bob Dylan became a huge music folk star at 22, only two years after moving to New York in the early 1960s to pursue a career in music. From there Bob Dylan goes from poetic folk singer-songwriter to electric with “The Band” to Christian rock star in the 1980s to still cranking out albums and touring today! That’s right, at 76, Bob Dylan is still making music and is touring on what he calls “The Never Ending Tour”. Pretty incredible, right? Jonathan and Cassi also talk about their own personal relationship with Dylan’s music, including their favorite albums/songs, going to some of his concerts on the “Never Ending Tour”, watching Martin Scorsese’s documentary, “No Direction Home” and the 2007 film “I’m Not There” where a ton of people play different versions of Bob Dylan including Cate Blanchett and the late Heath Ledger. Give it a listen!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode ONE HUNDRED ONE of The Purrrcast comes to you live from the Oceanside Public Library in Oceanside, California. Comedian Cassi Jerkins joins us on stage to chat cats in literature, comics, and children's books! We comment on the true crime cat novels of Rita Mae Brown, why cats appear more in fantasy novels than dogs do, the questionable nature of The Cat In The Hat, and more! The Purrrcast, talking to cat people because we can't talk to their cats.  The Purrrcast is the cat podcast for you and your feline friends. Based in Los Angeles, hosts Sara Iyer and Steven Ray Morris chat with fellow cat enthusiasts about the furry little creatures they love. Not sure how the cats feel about it though. New episodes every Wednesday! Please rate and subscribe in iTunes: thepurrrcast.com Email us! thepurrrcast@gmail.com If you shop on Amazon be sure to click this link and we'll get a small kickback. Thanks for the support: http://www.amazon.com?_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepurr-20 Follow Cassi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassijerkins/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/cassijerkins Listen to Dumb Nerds: http://boardwalkaudio.com/dumbnerds/ Links Of Interest: Garfield Fat Cat 3 pack - http://amazon.com Tailchaser's Song - http://amazon.com Catalyst - http://amazon.com Animorphs #2: The Visitor - http://amazon.com Pouncing on Murder - http://amazon.com Murder, She Meowed - http://amazon.com Millions of Cats - http://amazon.com Catwings - http://amazon.com Cat vs Human - http://amazon.com Bunnicula - http://amazon.com Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library - http://amazon.com Pete the Cat - http://amazon.com Follow The Purrrcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePurrrcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepurrrcast/ Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePurrrcast Follow Sara Iyer's cat Samba on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kittysamba Follow Sara Iyer on Instagram: https://instagram.com/saraiyer/ Check out Sara Iyer on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/saraiyer Follow Steven Ray Morris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRayMorris Check out Steven's new podcast, See Jurassic Right: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/see-jurassic-right/id1239538917?mt=2 Theme song by Anabot (Analise Nelson) and Dax Schaffer: https://thesaxelnaiad.bandcamp.com/ Artwork by Jillian Yoffe: flatratstudio.com Part of the #HelloLionFace podcast network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oprah Winfrey has inspired and changed the lives of millions of people including today’s guest, Naomi Villa (Let’s Fall in Love Podcast, UCB). Naomi is a huge fan of Oprah; she grew up watching “The Oprah Winfrey Show” with her family. Host Cassi Jerkins and Naomi discuss how Oprah brought controversial, taboo topics to Naomi’s family along with the rest of America which lead to positive, healthy discussions of acceptance and empathy. Naomi and Cassi also get into Oprah complex life of coming from a hard childhood of poverty and sexual abuse to being raised by her supportive grandma, discovering her talent for radio that lead to her TV show which lead to a magazine, a television network, a website, a podcast, book deals, a cruise to Alaska and so much more! Naomi and Cassi also discuss Oprah’s romantic relationships including Oprah briefly dating Roger Ebert and her friendship with Gayle King. Oprah is one of the most famous, successful people of our lifetime. Come find out why, you might walk away an Oprah fan! Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick and Muriel are dumb nerds and so is Cassi Jerkins! Cassi hosts the Dumb Nerds: Comedians Talking About Smart Topics podcast and is a real life expert in the art of modern meditation. She talks to Nick and Muriel about how to relieve stress and get your mind right. Together the three of them explore the ins and outs of Cassi’s favorite meditation tools and vibe on some chill insight on how to relax the eff out. PLUS AN EXTRA BONUS: this episodes ends with a guided meditation from Cassi herself so you can take a crack at sitting still, breathing deep, and letting go of all your troubles alongside Nick and Muriel. PLUS AN EXTRA EXTRA BONUS: but you have to listen to the very end to find out. PLUS… check out Nick and Muriel talk about wine and cheese on Cassi’s podcast Dumb Nerds: Comedians Talking About Smart Topics! www.boardwalkaudio.com/dumbnerds/   

How many badass things do you know about Cleopatra? Do you know how many languages she knew? How much she loved books? How she improved the economy and well-being of the Egyptian people? How she seduced Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome? Then later seduced Mark Antony, the new Emperor of Rome who overthrew Caesar? Do you know how Mark Antony and Cleopatra had a Secret Wine Club and would frequently get drunk and go out into the streets to prank Egyptians? Plus so much more crazy fun, nerdy facts about Cleopatra?! Guest Katelyn Hempstead (Lizard People) and Cassi Jerkins get into the amazing life of Pharaoh Cleopatra VII Philopator and how she was a badass, nerdy woman way ahead of her time! Katelyn tells Cleopatra’s life story while Cassi interjects with dark facts about what happens to a person if they get bit by an asp, a deadly snake. It’s always a fun time here on Dumb Nerds! Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stanley Kubrick. What is this famous filmmaker’s deal? Known for making groundbreaking films like “2001 Space Odyssey”, “The Shining”, “Dr. Strangelove”, "Full Metal Jacket", "Lolita" and more, perfecting the steady cam and mastering shots like the reverse tracking shot. Meanwhile some speculate he also filmed a fake Moon Landing for the U.S. Government to beat the Soviet Union in the Space Race. Guest Adam Moshcatel (You’re Gonna Love This Podcast) and host, Cassi Jerkins, nerd out over their favorite Kubrick films, his unsettling behavior on set, his average childhood and discuss their own theories on whether he filmed the moon landing or not. Sit back, relax and enjoy an episode dedicated to Stanley Kubrick.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

DOGS! This episode is all about dogs! Actress, comedian Jillian Dunn joins us to talk about her experience growing up with parents who participate in dog shows, specifically with Rhodesian Ridgebacks and Dalmatians. She also talks about her sweet rescue, Gali, and gives tips on how to train your pet and read the body of language of dogs (and their owners). Cassi realizes her cat, Meemo, is the dominate one in her house. They also get into how scientists are studying the DNA of dog fossils in hopes of trying to figure out when and where dogs became domesticated. Results are all over the place and proving to be harder to pinpoint that anticipated. These are magnificent, wonderful creatures we are so lucky to have in the world. Enjoy! Woof woof  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who were the original rockstars? Classical music composers. That’s right, Franz Liszt was the Elvis Presley of his time and created the rockstar entrance we all see today. He was also known to bob his head as he played making all the ladies go wild. Like Beatle mania wild. Women would literally throw themselves at him and try and rip his clothes off. Women would write him so many letter requesting a lock of his hair that Liszt got a dog with his hair color to clip the dog’s hair and send the locks to his adoring fans. Guest Rosie Leisure (Starburns editor, improviser) studied piano performance in college and talks with host, Cassi Jerkins, about the history and musical progression of classical music, along with dishing out some hot gossip about their rockstar, definitely STD-ridden lives. Learn about Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frêderic Chopin and more!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

USA’s Independence Day to Americans means getting drunk at a BBQ and watching fireworks, right!? But why BBQ? Why fireworks? Why Independence Day? Host Cassi Jerkins does some dumb research and discovers some pretty fun, interesting things! For instance, why Americans celebrate their Declaration of Independence on July 4th doesn't make much sense. The representatives of the 13 colonies voted on the declaration July 2nd and most of them didn’t sign it until August 2nd. The Liberty Bell was first rung after a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8th, 1776, and the White House didn’t throw their first Independence Day party until 1801, and made the 4th of July an official holiday in 1870. While the US was figuring it’s hot self out, BBQs and fireworks have been linked with Independence Day since the beginning! John Adams loved fireworks and pitched to the other representatives that there be fireworks every year and everyone said, “Yeah, let’s do it.” BBQs were used to get people to come out to political rallies, eat smoked meats and get excited about separating from Great Britain, fighting in the American Revolution and all that jazz. This is a surprisingly interesting holiday to try to enjoy when most people are upset with the current United States federal government. Enjoy and Happy 4th of July!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Romantic Comedies? Do you love them or hate them? Guest Dominique Johnson loves them! From the predictable formula to the fights that reveal to characters their one-and-only true soulmate, rom coms to Dom are the best! Host Cassi Jerkins is cynical. She unveils how unrealistic these characters are and how they are problematic to our expectations of love. (Not to mention this whole conversation is very heteronormative.) Dom and Cassi get into romantic comedies like “When Harry Met Sally”, “Love Actually”, “Annie Hall”, “La La Land” and Dom’s favorite, “Serendipity”. Dom also shares his own real life meet cute with a girl reading a book in a bar and how when he sees an opportunity to turn a moment in real life into a scene from a romantic comedy, he takes it! (He’s done the boom box outside a girl’s house move before.) Meanwhile, Cassi discards the notion of soulmates and ponders if it’s even possible for people to have healthy romantic relationships. Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

JD Salinger’s seminal novel Catcher In The Rye has been THE classic teen angst bible for half a century. It’s beloved by alienated teens and weird adults alike. But what if the book is more than just the story of an emo little shithead wandering around New York City? What if it’s a government tool used to trigger assassins? OR ALTERNATIVELY what if it’s just a book written by a madman that appeals to the darkness inside other loonys? OR WHAT IF this whole episode is a pretext for the wonderful Cassi Jerkins to talk about her cats? WHAT IF?!?!?!?!? This ep brought to you by Loot Crate. Loot Crate! It’s fun! Go to LootCrate.com/Lizard and enter our code LIZARD.

Do you have an intuitive gift? Clairvoyance, clairsentience, clairaudience and/or claircognizance? These psychic abilities are also known as clear seeing, feeling, hearing and knowing. You ever have a dream only to see it realized in real life? Feel connected to your family and know when something is wrong with one of them? How about massaging corpses to learn about muscles to become a super masseuse? Improviser Cory Webster comes on to talk with host, Cassi Jerkins, about intuitive gifts. They even go through steps on how to harness your gifts! Steps like meditation, eating well, reading tarot cards, practicing psychometry, playing with Zener cards and talking to your pet. It’s another fun, dumb, nerdy ep. Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shaun of the Dead. Scott Pilgrim vs the World. Hot Fuzz. These are some of the great, super fun films directed by Edgar Wright. Guest Cody Ziglar (UCB Podcast Producer, Host of “2nd Team” & “Blerds with Friends”) was inspired by Wright’s films and watched “Shaun of the Dead” over and over. Later in film school, he broke down a scene shot-for-shot as an assignment. Super nerdy! Zig and host Cassi Jerkins get into movies that inspired them to come out to LA to pursue their dreams. They get nerdy about famous shots from filmmakers like Alfred Hitchcock, Quentin Tarantino and movies like “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”. Zig throws out some deep cuts that inspired Edgar Wright in his filmmaking. They also talk about the difference between great acting and mediocre. The actors who make you believe and feel something vs the actors that make you giggle because it’s so bad. This is a great episode that we hope inspires and invigorates you to go out there and keep pursuing your dreams! And we give tips to help you pursue your goals in a relaxed, gracious state. Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

LOST. One of the top greatest television shows of all time and comedian Matt Apodaca (UCB) is on to praise it and argue why it’s so great. Host Cassi Jerkins has never seen it and only knows it’s about some people on an island and some strange things are happening. Matt gets into the basic premise, some major plot points, characters and mysterious. Matt and Cassi also talk about the impact of the writer’s strike and the controversial series finale. They get into other great shows like Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, True Detective, Game of Thrones and Jeopardy. They also talk about the importance of shows intros, diction and being super chill. Warning: There are some spoilers! (From shows that are long off the air. And one “Game of Thrones” spoiler.)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The most important episode yet! Jk, but it’s a fun one! Improviser/Actor/Artist Bryan Rainstein comes on to talk with Cassi Jerkins about Ben Folds! They’re both big fans and they have a blast talking about Ben Folds, his former band Ben Folds Five, concert experiences, his work with William Shatner and Nick Hornby and so much more. It’s chalk full of Ben Folds, including Bryan’s story of running into and meeting him at the Landmark after a screening of “Don’t Think Twice” and Cassi participating in Ben’s National Geographic anachronistic assignment that got her a like and comment on one of her photos from her rock hero! It’s a great day! Bryan and Cassi also talk about being tall at concerts, Patton Oswalt and this somewhat recent emergence of fuckboys. (Yuck!) Cassi also gives a shout to Eurovision’s 2017 winner Salvador Sobral from Portugal and her cat, Selma, makes several destructive appearances! Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today comedian and actor Jacquis Neal (“Against the Grain” podcast, Dramedy) comes on to teach listeners how to raise their credit score! Jacquis gives insightful, stress free tips to manage your finances, get that score back up and still live your life. Learn how to obtain your free credit report, what those numbers mean, how to get delinquencies taken off your record, negotiation and of course, avoiding those collector calls! It’s a fun and educational episode! Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Today on Dumb Nerds we have on the super hilarious and talented Dhruv Singh (I'm Too Effin’ High, UCB) to talk about one of his heroes, Muhammad Ali. Dhruv talks about why Muhammad was so great and admirable in and out of the boxing ring, how Muhammad stood up for black rights and as a proud Muslim in the 1950s and 1960s when hardly, if any celebrity would. Muhammad Ali wasn't afraid to be himself and be unpopular in a predominant white American society. Today he is popularly looked up to as a hero. Dhurv and Cassi talk about the switch from hated man to a cherished and beloved American icon. They also get into some of Muhammad’s most famous fights like “Rumble in the Jungle” where 32 year old Muhammad Ali took on 25 year old George Foreman, and ended it in the eighth round in Kinshasa, Zaire. There was also “Thrilla in Manilla”, the 1975 fight for the heavyweight championship of the world against Joe Frazier at the Philippine Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. They also discuss Muhammad's amazing poetic trash talking that influenced rap music today. Even if you boxing isn’t for you, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actor/Comedian Grant O’Connell (“Attack of the Killer Donuts”, Garbáge) is on to talk about chess! Chess has been around since 6th Century in India and today there are tournaments around the world and the current greatest chess player in the world, Magnus Carlsen, has a Twitter with 152K followers. There is controversy whether Magnus is the best player. Many argue Viswanathan Anand is the best and he currently has 371K followers! People love chess! Grant and Cassi bond over how they were both in Chess Club back in grade school. (Cassi is way more nerdy about it than Grant.) They talk about the history of chess, how’s it’s evolved, Alan Turing and the Turing Test, Bobby Fischer and his controversy with the US about participating in a chess tournament in the Soviet Union. Cassi’s cats, Meemo and Selma, make a few cameos; and Grant talks about how he hates magic, in chess he uses his self-taught “Might Ducky’s method” and he grossly refers to pawns as nipples. Grant also thinks the fast food chain Wendy’s is way more popular than chess today. Cassi couldn’t disagree more and proves him wrong with facts about how much money the average chess master makes today and how the greatest chess players in the world have more Twitter followers than they ever will.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cassi Jerkins joins me to watch Bernie and discuss Jack Black's delightful performance of a beloved murderer. IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1704573/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Directed by: Richard Linklater Written by: Richard Linklater and Skip Hollandsworth Starring: Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEs7l6JTAc4 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_(2011_film) Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bernie_2011 Roger Ebert Review: http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/bernie-2012 Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bernie-Jack-Black/dp/B00891ZD6I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1491958171&sr=8-3&keywords=Bernie If you are enjoying I Will Watch Anything Once, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes, like it on Facebook and follow IWWAO on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Tumblr. Additional Links: Cassi Jerkins: https://twitter.com/cassijerkins Dumb Nerds podcast: http://boardwalkaudio.com/dumbnerds/ The Manifesto Show: https://www.facebook.com/themanifestoshow/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Special guest Michael Lucid (Drag Lady Reporter Damiana Garcia, Dirty Girls documentary, UCB) and host, Cassi Jerkins, get into the wild, dramatic world of Soap Operas! They discuss it’s long history from starting out on the radio to sell soap to housewives, to having some of the longest running shows in history with glamorous daytime award shows and popular magazines. Now the world of Soap Operas seem to have declined; Michael and Cassi pitch theories on why this may be- No one has TV anymore, everyone just watches the news during the day … What could it be?! Despite Soap Operas recent decline, that doesn’t stop Michael and Cassi from chatting about some of their favorite Soap Opera classics like "Passions", "Swans Crossing", "Dynasty" and many more. They also take a look at some of the famous actors who started out on Soap Operas! Stars like George Clooney, John Stamos, Julianne Moore, Meg Ryan, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ricky Martin and more! They also get nostalgic about 90s-early 2000s obsessions like AIM (AOL Instant Messenger), "Friends", "Cruel Intentions", "Soap Dish", Talks Shows (Maury, Ricki Lake, Sally Jesse Raphael, Montel Williams, Jerry Springer, etc) and "Charmed". They take another stroll down old US culture memory lane and reflect on old sexist and dangerous Coke and cigarette commercials from the 1950s. They also dish their pet-peeves-turned-ambivalence of movie reboots and musicals-turned-movies/movies-turned-musicals. There’s lots to talk about in this very entertaining, juicy episode! Side note: Cassi’s cat, Meemo, gets into a little drama himself but he’s ok!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the first episode of Dumb Nerds! Host, Cassi Jerkins, invites a comedian onto the show to talk about a smart topic they wish they knew more about! Today, her guest is Gerald Grissette (Arcady Currency, CBS Diversity Showcase) and they talk about how to buy a house. Both Gerald and Cassi are too poor to buy a house and wouldn’t know what to do if they had the money to buy a house. They go through each step one would have to take in order to purchase a home. Appraisals, Open Houses, Escrow- the whole shebang! They also talk about their dream homes and more importantly, their dream of just marrying someone who has already inherited a house so they can avoid the headache of buying a house.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Adam Moshcatel gives the typical "Can I write someone a perfect song in 11 minutes" thing the ol' college try. His target today: Cassi Jerkins! They dig deep into the classics, hitting all the 60s iconoclast folk heroes. And maybe Adam writes Cassi the perfect song! Kinda hard to say without listening.

The Purrrcast is the cat podcast for you and your feline friends. Based in Los Angeles, hosts Sara Iyer and Steven Ray Morris chat with fellow cat enthusiasts about the furry little creatures they love. Not sure how the cats feel about it though. On episode SIXTY-FOUR of The Purrrcast, performer, actor, comedian, and puppeteer Cassi Jerkins returns with another cat party. She updates us on her two cats, Meemo and Cooper, before sharing all the wild 'tails' of her foster cats; from the unicorn cat Foxtrot to punk rock Blaney, and the most special one of all, a little black cat named Selma. The Purrrcast, talking to cat people because we can't talk to their cats. New episodes every Wednesday! Please rate and subscribe in iTunes: thepurrrcast.com Email us! thepurrrcast@gmail.com If you shop on Amazon be sure to click this link and we'll get a small kickback. Thanks for the support: http://www.amazon.com?_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepurr-20 Follow Cassi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cassijerkins On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassijerkins Check out Garbage's “Inside the Improviser's Studio” the first Sat of the month, 7pm http://ucbtheatre.com/performance/50463 Every Thursday at 7, Jekyll's Asshole Character Open Mic! Co-hosted by Cassi: http://ucbtheatre.com/performance/50451 If you have kids, subscribe to Socratica Kids. Coming soon- “The Super Fun Puppet Science Spectacular Show!”: https://www.youtube.com/user/SocraticaKids Listen to Cassi's original appearance on The Purrrcast: http://thepurrrcast.libsyn.com/036-cassi-jerkins-the-companion-market Links Of Interest: - Cat's Meow Animal Rescue - http://thecatsmeowanimalrescue.org/ - Cat allergy vaccine explained - http://allergicliving.com/2015/02/18/a-shot-at-a-cure-for-cat-allergy/ - Cat allergy vaccine update (Circassia) - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2016/06/20/key-circassia-cat-allergy-treatment-fails-in-crucial-clinical-tr/ - How cats see the world - http://www.businessinsider.com/pictures-of-how-cats-see-the-world-2013-10 - Nosferpawtu's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/originalvampirecat/ - Fuzzystinky's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fuzzystinky/ - Tesla and Faraday's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teslaandfaraday/ - Nacho Flay's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nachoflay/ - Catstradamus's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catstradamus/ Follow The Purrrcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePurrrcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepurrrcast/ on Tumblr: http://thepurrrcast.tumblr.com/ Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePurrrcast Follow Sara Iyer's cat Samba on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kittysamba Follow Sara Iyer on Instagram: https://instagram.com/saraiyer/ Check out Sara Iyer on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/saraiyer Follow Steven Ray Morris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRayMorris Buy Steven's book on the Jurassic Park Franchise over at Thought Catalog: http://thoughtcatalog.com/book/molding-a-jurassic-universe/ Theme song by Anabot (Analise Nelson) and Dax Schaffer: http://www.anabotmusic.com/ https://daxschaffer.bandcamp.com/ Artwork by Jillian Yoffe: flatratstudio.com Part of the #HelloLionFace podcast network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cult members, tig ol' bitties, and college girls with coloring books all at Rosemead library meeting room A! Featuring Cassi Jerkins (Twitter & IG: @cassijerkins) & Chelsea Pope (All Social Medias: @chelseathepope) From the budding YouTube comedy duo Hot Sangria! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-B_z-8DEA-EedbUhTmfJJw With Byron Wu (Twitter: @thebyronwu) Don't forget to Comment/Rate/Subscribe

Do you love cats? Do you love talking about cats? The Purrrcast is a brand new Los Angeles-based podcast from Sara Iyer and Steven Ray Morris where they chat with their friends and other feline fans about the furry little creatures they love. Not sure how the cats feel about it though, but I'm sure they love it too. It's a total cat party on episode THIRTY-SIX of The Purrrcast with actor, comedian, puppeteer, and all-around talented Cassi Jerkins. She tells us the ins and outs of fostering cats and talks about the two she was currently fostering (Noelle and Tina) alongside her own cats Meemo and Cooper, the time she snuck a cat in her backpack as a child, about the Illuminati-esque Facebook group The LA Underground Cat Network, and she makes the best case yet for why Sara and Steven should each get a second feline friend. The Purrrcast, talking to cat people because we can't talk to their cats. New episodes every Wednesday! Please rate and subscribe in iTunes: thepurrrcast.com Email us! thepurrrcast@gmail.com If you shop on Amazon be sure to click this link and we'll get a small kickback. Thanks for the support: http://www.amazon.com?_encoding=UTF8&tag=thepurr-20 Follow Cassi Jerkins on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cassijerkins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassijerkins/ Watch The Knocking Dead: http://www.screenjunkies.com/video/knocking-dead-ep-1-the-show-so-far-3003285 Links Of Interest:   - “Can Cats Tell Time?” - http://consciouscat.net/2014/03/05/can-cats-tell-time/ - “How old does a cat have to be to have kittens? - http://pets.thenest.com/old-cat-kitten-6888.html - The Cat's Meow animal rescue (fostering) - http://thecatsmeowanimalrescue.org/ Follow The Purrrcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePurrrcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepurrrcast/ on Tumblr: http://thepurrrcast.tumblr.com/ Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePurrrcast Follow Sara Iyer's cat Samba on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kittysamba Follow Sara Iyer on Instagram: https://instagram.com/saraiyer/ Follow Steven Ray Morris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRayMorris Buy Steven's book on the Jurassic Park Franchise over at Thought Catalog: http://thoughtcatalog.com/book/molding-a-jurassic-universe/ Theme song by Anabot (Analise Nelson) and Dax Schaffer: http://www.anabotmusic.com/ https://daxschaffer.bandcamp.com/ Artwork by Jillian Yoffe: flatratstudio.com Part of the #HelloLionFace podcast network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The MEAT we have Nick Costanza (Tooth Pasta) & Cassi Jerkins (Lotions 11, Hot Hot Goss) on the show to talk about basketball & video games in the quarantine and a whole lot more! Cassi shares a pleasant story about the time she met the dog mayor of Idyllwild, California. Nick talks about a very intense, but ultimately lovely Lyft ride he gave to a person in distress. These true stories inspire improvised scenes about the new NBA, Jake's issues with dogs, friendy uber drivers and tub gators. If you like the show and would like to support us and gain access to a weekly bonus episode where Josh and Jake take questions and discuss things they are teaching in improv, as well as our Discord channel. You can go to www.patreon.com/themeatimprov Thanks for listening! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-meat-improv-with-jake-jabbour-and-josh-simpson/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy