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2 episodes with jay mccarrol
2 episodes with jay mccarrol
2 episodes with jay mccarrol
On the Saturday February 21, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet artist Michael Townsend. Have you heard about the Netflix movie “Secret Mall Apartment”? It’s the wildly popular story, set in the early two thousands, about a group of eight young artists and friends from Rhode Island who secretly built and lived in a hidden 750-square-foot apartment inside the busy Providence Place Mall in Providence, Rhode Island. They discovered an unused "nowhere space" in the mall's structure, snuck in furniture, tapped into electricity, constructed walls (including smuggling in over 2 tons of cinderblock to build a fortified, lockable entrance), and even furnished it with everyday items like a TV, gaming system, books, and couches—all while filming much of the process themselves. They lived there undetected for four years (until 2007), when they were eventually caught and charged with trespassing. Then, Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol of “Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie.” The movie, which blends footage from the 2007–2009 web series of the same name, begins with unemployed musicians Matt and Jay (Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol) hatching a plan to land a gig at the legendary Rivoli on Queen Street West in Toronto. Without contacting the club, writing any songs or practising, they decide to parachute off the CN Tower into the Skydome during a baseball game to announce the show in front of a stunned crowd. What could go wrong? Well, lots. No spoilers here, but when their skydiving stunt doesn’t get them the Rivoli gig, they (along with their camera guy Jared Raab) find themselves accidentally traveling back to the year 2008, and struggling to find a way back to the future.
On the Saturday February 21, 2026 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we'll meet artist Michael Townsend. Have you heard about the Netflix movie “Secret Mall Apartment”? It's the wildly popular story, set in the early two thousands, about a group of eight young artists and friends from Rhode Island who secretly built and lived in a hidden 750-square-foot apartment inside the busy Providence Place Mall in Providence, Rhode Island. They discovered an unused "nowhere space" in the mall's structure, snuck in furniture, tapped into electricity, constructed walls (including smuggling in over 2 tons of cinderblock to build a fortified, lockable entrance), and even furnished it with everyday items like a TV, gaming system, books, and couches—all while filming much of the process themselves. They lived there undetected for four years (until 2007), when they were eventually caught and charged with trespassing. Then, Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol of “Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie.” The movie, which blends footage from the 2007–2009 web series of the same name, begins with unemployed musicians Matt and Jay (Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol) hatching a plan to land a gig at the legendary Rivoli on Queen Street West in Toronto. Without contacting the club, writing any songs or practising, they decide to parachute off the CN Tower into the Skydome during a baseball game to announce the show in front of a stunned crowd. What could go wrong? Well, lots. No spoilers here, but when their skydiving stunt doesn't get them the Rivoli gig, they (along with their camera guy Jared Raab) find themselves accidentally traveling back to the year 2008, and struggling to find a way back to the future.
We're taking care of business here at Breakfast All Day. Here's what we reviewed for you on our latest episode: EPiC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT. Baz Luhrmann digs through the archives to find 59 hours of never-before-seen footage from Elvis Presley's Las Vegas run. The results are thrilling. Whether or not you're a massive Elvis fan, you'll come away with an appreciation for his singular showmanship: They don't call him The King for nothing. Playing exclusively in IMAX for the next week (which is really how you should see it) before opening on more screens Feb. 27. NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE. So many of our viewers asked us to review this, and we're so glad we did. The cult-favorite Canadian web series is now a full-length feature film. Longtime friends and collaborators Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol are still scheming to book a gig at the Rivoli in Toronto. You don't need to know a single thing about this show to enjoy this energetic time-travel comedy. In theaters. MOVIE NEWS LIVE! Lots to discuss as always, including the deaths of Robert Duvall, Frederick Wiseman and Eric Dane. Plus: Stephen Colbert standing up to CBS, and the trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Join us every Friday at Noon Pacific. Thanks for being here, and have a great weekend! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/
SPOILER WARNING - this chat may gently reveal a little bit about the the comedic premise and influence unique to the movie… This week, The Last Video Store becomes a shrine to comedic chaos, commitment, and Canadian/Australian cinematic relations as we welcome Matt Johnson and Jay McCarroll, the masterminds behind the cult phenomenon Nirvanna the Band the Show - and now - The Movie. With scores from Jay, the feature directorial efforts from Matt Johnson (Blackberry, The Dirites and Operation Avalanche) are amongst Alexei's favourites. Make sure you stick around to hear Matt's impassioned speech about the power of Australian film. Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks.
The Canadian mockumentary sitcom series hits the silver screen. Show creators Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol join us for a brand new segment called "Personal Records." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Lifelong best friends and creative partners Jay McCarrol and Matt Johnson began their careers making the viral web series-turned-TV show Nirvanna the Band the Show. Now, they've adapted that project into a feature film, fittingly titled Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. During the Toronto International Film Festival back in September, Jay and Matt sat down with Tom Power to discuss the film, their friendship, the perils of fame and how they convincingly staged a wild stunt to jump off the CN Tower and parachute into the SkyDome.
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined twice by Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol to discuss their brand new film NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE. When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008. This episode features two interviews with Matt and Jay. The first is spoiler-free and was recorded during TIFF 50 in Toronto, followed by a special spoiler-filled conversation for fans who've seen the film. Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie releases exclusively in theatres February 13, 2026. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/moviepod Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Check out our new The Movie Podcast Clips Channel! Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today I had the chance to talk with Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol from 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie' and it's a rare example of me getting starstruck in an interview Get your #animationjunkie merch at https://hallmarkies.dashery.com/ For all of my interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUXrD_GPfFY&list=PL7wz447AgL4zCpbwD6finm99UJtugYhnb Please support my content on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Listen to Hallmarkies Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288 Follow Rachel's Reviews on Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rachels-reviews/id1278536301?mt=2 Follow my blog at https://rachelsreviews.net Follow me on twitter https://twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews/ Find the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies You can find the rest of the interviews at rotoscopers.com Follow me on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelsReviews Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie" is a Canadian time-travel mockumentary-adventure film directed by Matt Johnson ("BlackBerry") and written by Johnson and Jay McCarrol. The film stars Johnson and McCarrol as fictionalised versions of themselves in a band called "Nirvanna the Band" as they attempt to book a gig at the Rivoli, a bar and restaurant in Toronto, even though they have never actually written or recorded a single song, nor taken any steps to contact the Rivoli's management about booking a show. A new plan to play the Rivoli goes wrong, sending Matt, Jay, and their friend/cameraman Jared back in time to 2008, leaving them stranded unless they can find a way back to the future. The film is based on Johnson and McCarrol's 2007–2009 web series "Nirvana the Band the Show," as well as its 2017–2018 sequel television series "Nirvanna the Band the Show." The film had its world premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest film festival, where it received positive reviews for its premise, humor, performances, writing, and direction with such a small budget. Johnson and McCarrol were both kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will open in theaters from NEON on February 13th. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some movies are about finally arriving somewhere. ‘Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie' is about two people refusing to stop walking the same thankless path together. Built from decades‑old footage, rewritten realities, real stunts, and a running gag that has never paid off, the film disguises something deeply human inside its most absurd impulses. Beneath the time travel, the public stunts, and the escalating chaos sits a simple question the movie never stops asking: what does it mean to keep choosing the same collaborator, the same friend, long after logic says it would be easier to move on?That tension animates both the film and this conversation with Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol, who have been in and building some version of Nirvanna The Band together for nearly twenty years. While the finished movie feels precise and inevitable, Johnson was clear that its existence was anything but. There was no groundswell of industry interest, no clean path from cult series to feature film. The only reason it exists is because of a blank check they received after the success of their film, "Blackberry."
Amy Millan is here to discuss her latest and deeply personal solo album, I Went to Find You, remembering Dallas Good of the Sadies, finally, as an adult and as an artist, processing the sudden death of her father when she was only five years old, how a person's actual age might be different than their spiritual age, the key role that producer Jay McCarrol and her longtime partner and musical collaborator Evan Cranley played in shaping the sound and tone of this record and the eerie significance of the production crew being dubbed "the Diamonds," updates about Stars and their indefinite hiatus, solo tour dates, other future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!Thanks to the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Ep. #889: Rick White and The SadiesEp. #703: The SadiesEp. #765: HaydenEp. #669: Dallas Good RememberedEp. #637: ALL HANDS_MAKE LIGHTEp. #624: K.D.A.P.Ep. #329: Long Night with Anne T. Donahue and Nirvanna the Band the ShowSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lifelong best friends and creative partners Jay McCarrol and Matt Johnson began their careers making the viral web series-turned-TV show “Nirvanna the Band the Show.” Now, they've adapted that project into a buzzy new feature film, fittingly titled “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.” It just had its Canadian premiere in the Midnight Madness program at the Toronto International Film Festival. Jay and Matt sit down with Tom Power to discuss the film, their friendship, the perils of fame and how they convincingly staged a wild stunt to jump off the CN Tower and parachute into the SkyDome.
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Matt Johnson's NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE at TIFF 50 starring Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol. When Matt presses Jay to partake in their most death-defying publicity stunt yet, it goes spectacularly sideways, and the fallout inspires Jay to strike out on his own. But thanks to Matt's inadvertent intervention with a short-lived Canadian novelty beverage (remember Orbitz?), the boys find themselves travelling through time where they risk compromising their very own origin story. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nirvanna: The Band – The Show – The Movie – THE REVIEWWe're still buzzing after our first-ever TIFF screening, and what a film to kick things off with! Join us as we dive into the absurd, meta, and endlessly hilarious buddy-adventure comedy from Canadian best friends and filmmakers Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol. From iconic chaos to heartfelt friendship, this movie delivers everything fans love—while also serving as a love letter to Toronto for newcomers to discover.Nirvanna: The Band – The Show – The Movie premieres exclusively at TIFF50 September 4-14 Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HERE
On this week's Talkhouse Podcast, we've got a pair of old friends who dive right in on some light-hearted topics like death and aging: Amy Millan and Kevin Drew. Both Amy and Kevin are deeply connected to the Canadian indie scene that took shape in the late 1990s around Broken Social Scene. That band was initially Kevin's baby, but a whole constellation seemed to spring from it, including Metric, Feist, and the band that Amy is most closely associated with, Stars. The impetus for today's conversation, though, is Millan's gorgeous new solo album, I Went to Find You. It's her first in 15 years, and as you'll hear in this conversation, was inspired by stirred-up feelings about the death of her father when she was just a little kid. Millan created the album with a musician she only met recently, Jay McCarrol, after a chance encounter with him that stirred up some dormant emotions about her childhood. It's a really beautiful and quietly triumphant record that's worth some time and attention in your headphones. Check out “Kiss That Summer” right here. Kevin Drew directed that great video for that song, and he's got bona fides when it comes to writing songs about difficult subjects, too: His latest solo album, Aging, came out in 2023, and you might be able to guess what it's about from that title. It's a topic that Kevin and Amy get into here as they get deep and sweet together—they were even a little worried they'd forget they were being recorded since they're such close friends. They talk about Amy's record but also, perhaps for the first time on Talkhouse, perimenopause. There's also memories of Hal Willner, a great name for Amy's tour that she didn't end up using, and living in your “who gives a fuck” years. Enjoy. Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast and thanks to Amy Millan and Kevin Drew for chatting. If you liked what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting platform and check out all the great stuff in the Talkhouse Podcast Network. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan, and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range. See you next time! Find more illuminating podcasts on the Talkhouse Podcast Network. Visit talkhouse.com to read essays, reviews, and more. Follow @talkhouse on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter (X), Threads, and Facebook.
Send us a textCanadian singer-songwriter Amy Millan (solo, Stars, Broken Social Scene) drops in on YMAAA to introduce Al to the music of fellow Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cornfield, and specifically, her 2019 album The Shape of Your Name. Amy talks about how she first got to know Cornfield's music and then got to know her personally, and she explains the ways in which The Shape of Your Name showcases her talents. Amy also discusses how some of the songs from her new album, I Went to Find You, were written and what touring plans she has in store in the coming months.Be sure to follow Amy at the following places online!Instagram: @amymillanforrealBluesky: @amymillanYouTube: @amymillanofficialhttps://www.amymillan.com/And you can keep up with Stars, too...Stars on Instagram: @montrealstarsStars on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/youarestarshttps://www.youarestars.com/Al is on Bluesky at @almelchior. This show has an account on Instagram at @youmealbum. You can support the show on Buzzsprout at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1542814/episodes or at the link at the bottom of these show notes.IMPORTANT UPDATE! You, Me and An Album will soon have additional offerings on Patreon. More information will be coming soon. To sign up, go to patreon.com/youmealbum.1:16 Amy joins the show1:45 Amy got to know Cornfield's music before getting to know her personally5:50 Amy was surprised to find out that some of her closest friends had performed on The Shape of Your Name7:43 “Silver Civic” is a great showcase for Cornfield's songwriting11:56 Amy enjoys the soothing qualities of Cornfield's music14:14 Amy particularly finds the clarity of Cornfield's arrangements soothing18:57 Cornfield's straightforward approach extends to her videos and artwork20:41 Amy was impressed by the directness of Cornfield's lyrics24:00 Amy talks about the Degrassi Junior High-inspired song on The Shape of Your Name27:34 “Andrew” is an example of how Cornfield's songs are “Taylor Swift Lite”30:47 Amy is drawn to the quality of Cornfield's voice33:26 Amy likes how “the shape of your name” is a lyrical hook in “June”35:55 Amy gets curious about who Cornfield's songs are about37:17 Amy talks about how Tamara Lindeman (The Weather Station) influenced I Went to Find You42:38 Amy explains why I Went to Find You ends with an instrumental46:55 Amy discusses how “Murmurations” got written51:01 Amy talks about Jay McCarrol's contribution to the lyrics of “Untethered” and “Borderline”54:49 Amy wanted I Went to Find You to be a relaxing album57:13 Amy sequenced her album with the vinyl version in mind59:17 “Kiss that summer” gives I Went to Find You a change of mood1:01:40 Amy talks about her upcoming solo and Stars tour plansOutro music is from “Murmurations/Lost River Diamonds” by Amy Millan.Support the show
In this chat, we get to meet Amy Millan. Amy is best known as co-bandleader of the Canadian band Stars, as well as her side gig as a member of Broken Social Scene. But now, she has a brand new solo record out - her third, in fact, and first since 2009 - called I Went to Find You. In this conversation, we talk a lot about this new record, from its thematic inspirations to its initiation, from the close collaboration she found with co-songwriter and co-producer Jay McCarrol to what it means for her to back in a solo capacity after all these years. We do, of course, talk about Stars, especially their 2004 album Set Yourself on Fire, whose 20th birthday the band is still celebrating. We touch on what that album means to her now, to us the listeners now, some band lore, and more. It's been many years in the making, this conversation, and I'm thrilled it finally happened. Thank you for listening.
Amy Millan is back with her first solo album in 16 years, I Went To Find You, out May 30th. She sits down with Lana to talk about the serendipitous meeting with collaborator Jay McCarrol, how some of the most sonic secret weapons are closest to home, and the incredibly moving true meaning behind the album title.
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This week on The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony are LIVE from FAN EXPO Canada in Toronto with 5x Canadian Screen Award Nominee Jay McCarrol. Thank you to our friends at The Sonar Network for inviting The Movie Podcast to partner with them on this panel. BlackBerry is now available on Blu-Ray, DVD, Digital, and everywhere you rent movies.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caTHE MOVIE PODCAST ON ET CANADA!THE MOVIE PODCAST MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE!FOLLOW USDaniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdShahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube
2 MUCH TV - The Best Comedy/Songwriting Podcast of 2021 - Real Magazine Hello!! This week we went back to one the biggest cultural moments of our lifetime and watched JACKASS and it just kind of made us sad mostly :(( Matty debuts a new kind of michael jackson and we stan paris hilton. Our guest this week is Canadian comedy/music superstar Jay McCarrol of Nirvana The Band The Show, The Dirties and the composer behind the music in the POD FAVE FILM The Kid Detective. Not only is he the perfect guest and kindred spirit to the pod, he was even pranked by Steve-O. Follow Jay: https://twitter.com/jaymccarrol https://www.instagram.com/jaymccarrol/ http://www.jaymccarrol.com/ _________________________________________ www.patreon.com/2muchtv www.prettymatty.com www.ponytheband.ca twitter.com/prttymtty twitter.com/PONYtoronto
Season Finale! Comedians and friends Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol are here to discuss Grizzly Man and other Werner Herzog films... then Finn and Billy create a new Tom Hiddleston/Sean Penn vehicle.
Dwarven Moss started when D&D expert Tom Hodgins wanted to ignite an old passion of his by playing some D&D, so he recruited his friends, comedian Kris Siddiqi, and musician Jay McCarrol to play their very first official campaign. Jay, having a studio already setup in his dungeon suggested that they record their game as a kind of personal keepsake for the group. Upon listening back they slowly started adding post production effects and original music to pad the story and before they knew it things had spiraled and out of control taking on a life of its own - Dwarven Moss was born. Dwarven Moss produces a unique listening experience unlike other actual-play D&D podcasts. The journey captures their fun and improvised collective storytelling along the way, in real time The end result is like an old fashioned radio play.
For this episode I had a chat with DIY filmmaker Matt Johnson. Matt has found critical acclaim with his 2013 film The Dirties, a found-footage mockumentary film tackling the much discussed topic of gun control and bullying in a high school, which went on to win the Grand Jury Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival. His following film Operation Avalanche saw him and his team infiltrate NASA to shoot another found footage project based around the topic of the Apollo 11 moon landings. Were the moon landings fake? Watch the film AND YOU DECIDE. But most recently, he has co-written and starred in the Vice comedy series Nirvanna The Band The Show with Jay McCarrol, where he plays a helpless musician, possibly with a large chip in his brain coming up with plans and schemes to play at his favourite restaurant. Sit back to our chat with a martini and steak bake... For more updates follow the podcast on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thecupodcast/
Lindsay chats with some very talented Canadian musicians on the rise. This episode is for anyone curious about how the music industry works and for anyone who has ever lip-synced with a hair brush in their bedroom. Guest include: Jay McCarrol, Jocelyn Alice, and Alexis Young. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Mike welcomes Max on the phone from Hamilton. Mike, Max and Shane discuss why Shane’s latest feature interview didn’t go as planned. Matt Johnson & Jay McCarrol (“Nirvanna The Band The Show”) tell Shane about building the series, pitching to Spike Jonze and Viceland, parody law, David Blaine, story, shooting without permission, music, improv, Nathan Fielder and their characters. For dessert, Shane presents a conversation with J.R. Digs recorded at Long Point Lodge where he describes their meeting at the MMVAs, giving Shane his first job in TV, Nathan Fielder, struggles with production costs, happiness and personal integrity.
We're re-running our episode with Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol, creators and stars of Viceland's Nirvanna the Band the Show. We also interview each other and learn a couple of things re: friendship, the rock, Keanu Reeves, and cream - the hand kind. Have a listen, stay awhile. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This episode of Long Night with Vish Khanna was recorded before a live studio audience at Longboat Hall in the Great Hall in Toronto, Ontario, as an actual TV show for FibeTV1. The central theme and discussion point of the program was "Is social media making us desperate for fame?" and our guests were culture columnist and comedy writer Anne T. Donahue and Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol of Nirvanna the Band the Show. Produced by Ian Daffern, Vish Khanna, and FibeTV1. Photos by Colin Medley. With sidekick James Keast and our house band, the Bicycles. Sponsored by Long and McQuade, Long Winter, and Planet Bean Coffee. Watch the Long Night tv show on its YouTube channel.
Matt Johnson (Operation Avalanche) and Jay McCarrol, creators of Viceland's Nirvanna the Band the Show, join us in studio for finger foods and parlour games. We crunch through first dates, conspiracy theories, and Christian summer camp. As Timeless Keanu Reeves is our witness, our final battle will tackle that big question: which duo is BBFF -- BETTER best friends forever? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to the show: Sean had a neurotic breakdown in the mirror aisle of a local department store, and you just must hear the whole tale. Plus, we interview Jay McCarrol who designed a dress for online mag, The Daily Beast. The only problem is that everyone involvedthought he was the Jay McCarroll who won the first season of Project Runway, and he just let 'em think that.
Welcome to the show: Sean had a neurotic breakdown in the mirror aisle of a local department store, and you just must hear the whole tale. Plus, we interview Jay McCarrol who designed a dress for online mag, The Daily Beast. The only problem is that everyone involvedthought he was the Jay McCarroll who won the first season of Project Runway, and he just let 'em think that.
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