Podcasts about Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

David Autor took his first economics class at 29 years old. Now he's one of the central academics studying the labor market. The M.I.T. economist and Steve dissect the impact of technology on labor, spar on A.I., and discuss why economists can sometimes be oblivious. SOURCES:David Autor, professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. RESOURCES:"Does Automation Replace Experts or Augment Expertise? The Answer Is Yes," by David Autor (Joseph Schumpeter Lecture at the European Economic Association Annual Meeting, 2024).“Applying AI to Rebuild Middle Class Jobs,” by David Autor (NBER Working Paper, 2024).“New Frontiers: The Origins and Content of New Work, 1940–2018,” by David Autor, Caroline Chin, Anna Salomons, and Bryan Seegmiller (The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2024).“Bottlenecks: Sectoral Imbalances and the US Productivity Slowdown,” by Daron Acemoglu, David Autor, and Christina Patterson (NBER Macroeconomics Annual, 2024)."Good News: There's a Labor Shortage," by David Autor (The New York Times, 2021)."David Autor, the Academic Voice of the American Worker," (The Economist, 2019).“Why Are There Still So Many Jobs? The History and Future of Workplace Automation,” by David Autor (The Journal of Economic Perspectives, 2015).“The Growth of Low-Skill Service Jobs and the Polarization of the US Labor Market,” by David Autor and David Dorn (The American Economic Review, 2013).“The China Syndrome: Local Labor Market Effects of Import Competition in the United States,” by David Autor, David Dorn, and Gordon H. Hanson (The American Economic Review, 2013). EXTRAS:"What Do People Do All Day?" by Freakonomics Radio (2024)."Daron Acemoglu on Economics, Politics, and Power," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2024)."You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Experiment," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2022)."In Search of the Real Adam Smith," series by Freakonomics Radio (2022)."Max Tegmark on Why Superhuman Artificial Intelligence Won't be Our Slave," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2021)."Automation," by Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (2019).

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by former Last Week Tonight With John Oliver writer Jeff Maurer to discuss comedy, politics, how politics makes comedy suck, and everyone's favorite Twitter media critic.Jeff's Substack: A Voice of Hate in America's Heartland - The New York TimesChristopher Rufo Fuels the Right's Cultural Fires in Florida - The New York TimesAt its best, The Daily Show was absolutely brilliant:The Interrupter:The Masturbating Bear Revealed:If Chris Rufo looked any cooler in this photo he'd just be a block of ice: To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

We are re-airing a really funny episode with two of my favorite friends/comedians who currently have hilarious Comedy Specials on Netflix right now! Check them out!  Rachel Feinstein and Keith Robinson share insights into their creative processes, the importance of resilience, and why they continue to push their boundaries. The episode is filled with humorous anecdotes, practical advice for young comedians, and an inspirational message to keep striving no matter the obstacles. Special appearances by rising comedian Nonyé Brown-West add fresh perspectives to this engaging and heartfelt discussion with host Marina Franklin. Rachel Feinstein fresh off her new Netflix special “Big Guy” , if you have not seen it - go and check it out! She has appeared on LIFE & BETH for Hulu. Steven Soderbergh Amazon series RED OAKS, Judd Apatow's HBO comedy CRASHING. Her past credits include TRAINWRECK, TOP FIVE, THE NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WILMORE, HBO's LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, co-hosting THE VIEW on multiple occasions, and several appearances on INSIDE AMY SCHUMER for which she won a Writers Guild award. You may also remember Rachel co-hosting alongside Shaq on UPLOAD WITH SHAQUILLE ONEAL. As well Rachel has lent her voice to Adult Swim's VENTURE BROTHERS and the phenomenally successful GRAND THEFT AUTO video game franchise. Keith Robinson Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Keith Robinson, is considered a comic's comic. He was a regular on Comedy Central's Tough Crowd;  the co-host of The Wanda Sykes Show (Fox), His first hour special; 2014's Kevin Hart Presents: Back of the Bus Funny can still be streamed on Amazon Prime, Peacock and Tubi. Keith has been featured in films such as Trainwreck and King of Staten Island. After two strokes, and an extended hospital stay, during COVID, Keith marched right back to the stage to create his latest and most personal work yet, “Different Strokes”; his second hour special on Netflix. Nonye Brown-West is a New York-based Nigerian-American comedian and writer. She has been featured in the Boston Globe's Rise column as a Comic to Watch, as well as in NPR, PBS, ABC, Sway In The Morning, and the New York Comedy Festival. Nonye made her acting debut in The Sympathy Card, now available for streaming on Vudu, Apple, Amazon, and Google Play Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

Musician, comedian and writer Dave Hill returns to the Power Chord Hour to talk about the new Valley Lodge record Shadows in Paradise and lots moreDAVE HILLhttps://www.davehillonline.comhttps://www.instagram.com/mrdavehillhttp://www.valleylodgehq.comhttps://valleylodge.bandcamp.comPCHInstagram - www.instagram.com/powerchordhourTwitter - www.twitter.com/powerchordhourFacebook - www.facebook.com/powerchordhourYoutube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jTfzjB3-mzmWM-51c8LggSpotify Episode Playlists - https://open.spotify.com/user/kzavhk5ghelpnthfby9o41gnr?si=4WvOdgAmSsKoswf_HTh_MgDonate to help show costs -https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pchanthonyhttps://cash.app/$anthmerchpowerchordhour@gmail.comCheck out the Power Chord Hour radio show every Friday night at 8 to 11 est/Tuesday Midnight to 3 est on 107.9 WRFA in Jamestown, NY. Stream the station online at wrfalp.com/streaming/ or listen on the WRFA app.Special Thanks to my buddy Jay Vics for the behind the scenes help on this episode!https://www.meettheexpertspodcast.comhttps://www.jvimobile.com

Host Liz Hynes, a WGAE Council member and writer for LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, moderates a conversation with writers from some of your favorite late night comedy series about their experiences and insights from the world of late-night comedy writing.  The panelists include late night writers Molly McNearney  (JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!), Dan Amira (THE DAILY SHOW), Felipe Torres Medina (LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT) and Jenny Hagel (LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS). --- Before it was a podcast, OnWriting was a print publication. Check out OnWriting: The Print Archives. Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org/ Follow the Guild on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast  

Will Porras, who is the Executive Chef at Vault Brewing Company in Yardley, PA learned and honed his knowledge as a chef while working inside various kitchens while growing up, and further refined his craft under some very esteemed chefs. I spoke with Will, learning about his history within the culinary industry and what led him to become Vault Brewing Company's Executive Chef. Taking on the role of an Executive Chef is not for the faint of heart-something that Will has excelled at. Speaking of excelling at things, Vault Brewing Company has created a delicious combination of beers and elevated dining menus that they're now looking to expand (spoil alert--and you heard it first on Food Farms and Chefs Radio Show!). So be sure to keep an eye out for their official announcement by following them on their social media pages, as well as when you visit them in person!https://vaultbrewing.comMy next guest, Joseph Staffieri, is the owner behind Fusco's Water ice with two locations in Delaware. Joseph is a chip off the ol' block--quite literally, in fact. His family has owned and operated the water ice business for years, turning peoples muggy and frustratingly-hot summer days into joyful ones with their scratch-made water ice and soft-serve ice creams. However much his father had stuck to their traditional flavor, Joe has been thinking outside of the box and coming up with creative new flavors for the communities and visitors to enjoy. But with all good things, comes the tireless efforts to create it: So every day Joe and his team squeeze out every last flavorful drop of ingredients to create the best tasting water ice around!https://www.fuscoswaterice.comSolidified in the Hudson Valley as part of everyone's family, third-generation owner Peter Deising found even more attention for his family's business, Deisings Bakery & Restaurant, after the HBO-based Host of Last Week Tonight's John Oliver purchased equipment that Deising wanted for his bakery & restaurant. Peter had left an inquiry note on the door of the recently-closed chain restaurant, Red Lobster. What happened next was even more note-worthy: John Oliver noticed and issued a challenge to Demising, and in exchange for meeting the challenge the Deising Bakery and Restaurant would receive the equipment he inquired about. I'm a HUGE John Oliver fan, so this is how the Hudson Valley-based business came to my attention, and I was BEARY enticed to have them join me on my show to talk about the JO moment, and moreover to shed more light on the history of Deising Bakery & Restaurant, and what keeps their community coming back after so many years in business.https://www.deisings.comWhen it comes down to it, the time, energy, and effort that goes into plating up that perfect dish is at the heart of every Chef--something that leaves a lasting impression on anyone who visits them. I am grateful every day for what the businesses I eat and drink at offers me. I'm also grateful to all of you who tune in to the show to listen every week, so if there is anything (or anywhere) that you would like to hear from--feel free to send a recommendation for the show by emailing me at foodfarmsandchefs@gmail.com.

Rachel Feinstein and Keith Robinson share insights into their creative processes, the importance of resilience, and why they continue to push their boundaries. The episode is filled with humorous anecdotes, practical advice for young comedians, and an inspirational message to keep striving no matter the obstacles. Special appearances by rising comedian Nonyé Brown-West add fresh perspectives to this engaging and heartfelt discussion with host Marina Franklin. Rachel Feinstein fresh off her new Netflix special “Big Guy” , if you have not seen it - go and check it out! She has appeared on LIFE & BETH for Hulu. Steven Soderbergh Amazon series RED OAKS, Judd Apatow's HBO comedy CRASHING. Her past credits include TRAINWRECK, TOP FIVE, THE NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WILMORE, HBO's LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, co-hosting THE VIEW on multiple occasions, and several appearances on INSIDE AMY SCHUMER for which she won a Writers Guild award. You may also remember Rachel co-hosting alongside Shaq on UPLOAD WITH SHAQUILLE ONEAL. As well Rachel has lent her voice to Adult Swim's VENTURE BROTHERS and the phenomenally successful GRAND THEFT AUTO video game franchise. Keith Robinson Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Keith Robinson, is considered a comic's comic. He was a regular on Comedy Central's Tough Crowd;  the co-host of The Wanda Sykes Show (Fox), His first hour special; 2014's Kevin Hart Presents: Back of the Bus Funny can still be streamed on Amazon Prime, Peacock and Tubi. Keith has been featured in films such as Trainwreck and King of Staten Island. After two strokes, and an extended hospital stay, during COVID, Keith marched right back to the stage to create his latest and most personal work yet, “Different Strokes”; his second hour special on Netflix. Nonye Brown-West is a New York-based Nigerian-American comedian and writer. She has been featured in the Boston Globe's Rise column as a Comic to Watch, as well as in NPR, PBS, ABC, Sway In The Morning, and the New York Comedy Festival. Nonye made her acting debut in The Sympathy Card, now available for streaming on Vudu, Apple, Amazon, and Google Play Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

Pol, Bud, Kirsten (and Aurelia) geek out about phones, rice, mutants, mountains, Culkins, aphantasia, and bad Sony business. Bud's Weekly Geek-out 10:12 – no more phone-in-rice? Coming Soon 14:12 – Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase (Q1/Q2 2024, including Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection, and one of the four Xbox games, Pentiment) 15:15 – X-Men '97 (Marvel Animation series, March 20 on Disney+) (Zoner Mary) 23:31 – The Sympathizer (Max miniseries, April 14) 24:45 – Civil War (A24 film, in theatres April 12) 28:56 – The Fantastic 4 poster (in theatres July 25, 2025) (Zoner Mary) 32:55 – Inaugural Langford convention to feature Game of Thrones' The Mountain, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson 36:40 – Sam Mendes to direct four separate Beatles movies 38:18 – More Pokémon Concierge episodes are coming to Netflix 38:58 – Venom 3 adds The Changeling & Letterkenny star Clark Backo 41:18 – All five Culkin Brothers to star in animated series The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy (article, Prime Video animated series, Friday) 43:46 – Updates on the Xbox Business 46:17 – Avatar: The Last Airbender (final trailer thank the gods, Netflix series, Thursday) NOT Coming Soon 46:35 – Sony is erasing digital libraries that were supposed to be accessible ”forever” 47:54 – Madame Web Box Office Hits Record Low For Sony Spider-Man movies (yes, even worse than Morbius) with SPECIAL GUEST, Darren-who-watches-everything! 53:28 – HBO delays posting Last Week Tonight With John Oliver clips to YouTube in hopes of signing up more Max subscribers 57:11 – Disney Movie Club subscription service to shutter this summer Listener mailbag (geekout@TheZone.fm) 58:59 – Zoner Ewan: Ewencyclopedia Brytannica + aphantasia + Reign of Fire Reviews and Recommendayshes 1:05:31 – True Detective: Night Country (mini R&R from Pol, full Art & Pol review next week) Join The Geek-out Podcast's Facebook page (where we'll release new episodes, and where you can talk with us) and Facebook group (where fans of the podcast can gather and talk geeky stuff)! Questions? Comments? Corrections? Suggestions? e-mail geekout@TheZone.fm Subscribe to The Zone's Geek-out Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Or, copypasta this link to subscribe using your podcatcher of choice: https://omny.fm/shows/the-geek-out-podcast/playlists/podcast.rss And, get more Zone podcasty goodness at TheZone.fm/podcast

Bill Frost (CityWeekly.net, X96 Radio From Hell), Tommy Milagro (SlamWrestling.net), and special guest star Melissa Merlot (Realitiki Podcast) talk Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All, Supernatural, Love & WWE, Loudermilk, Constellation, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Jellystone!, Jenny Slate: Seasoned Professional, The Second Best Hospital In the Galaxy, Mea Culpa, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, The Film Independent Spirit Awards, Rasslin' News, Bill's Movie Korner: The Kill Room and Next Goal Wins, House of Ninjas, Aftermath, Daughters of the Cult, Secrets of Polygamy, Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, True Detective: Night Country, Clone High, Not Dead Yet, Resident Alien, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, The Daily Show, Traitors, Telemarketers, and more. Drinking: Honey Bourbon from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsor Outlaw Distillery.* Yell at us (or order a TV Tan T-shirt) @TVTanPodcast on Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, or Gmail.* Rate us: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Audible, etc.

California Forever, EPCOT & Story Living; Cruise threatened by regulators; pink slips flying at Spotify, Tidal, Washington Post, New Yorker & more; Weird Al's Spotify Wrapped message; podcast industry problems; Mint, Google Podcasts shutting down; anti-woke AI Grok is here, what could possibly go wrong; Google launches Gemini, fakes demo; Amazon sued over "guaranteed delivery"; Star Trek: Discovery back for final season; Foundation season 3; Disney+ Hulu integration begins; Titans; Robbie Williams; Q Magazine; Playstation removes shows people paid for; holiday playlists; Clash Royale, end of an era; MacWhisper transcription; 23andMe hack much larger than originally reported; AI is spackle; COX Media is listening; shave & a haircut, two bits.Sponsors:Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.Dark Web Academy - Head over to darkwebacademy.com and use code "gogfree" for complimentary access to ANY course!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordPrivate Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.https://gog.show/628/FOLLOW UPTech Billionaires' Quest to Build a New City in California Continues to Go TerriblyWorld's Greatest Con - EPCOT - Part IWorld's Greatest Con - EPCOT - Part IIStory Living by DisneyGM's Cruise Threatened With Fines Over Allegedly Misleading RegulatorsIN THE NEWSSpotify Lays Off 1,500 as Revenues ClimbSpotify's CFO is out days after mass layoffsSpotify and its CFO Paul Vogel have decided to part waysTidal is laying off 10 percent of its staffAll the big tech layoffs of 2023'Washington Post' journalists stage daylong strike under threat of job cutsSatirist Andy Borowitz Out at The New Yorker Amid Cost Cuts“Weird Al” Yankovic on Viral Spotify Comments: There's a Reason Why I Don't Release Albums AnymoreEverything you know about the podcast industry is a lieHere's how to move your subscriptions off Google Podcasts before it shuts downIntuit is shutting down Mint, its popular free budget-tracking appElon Musk's ‘Anti-Woke' AI Is Here, Snowflakes Need Not ApplyGoogle just launched a new AI, and has already admitted at least one demo wasn't realAmazon, fighting consumer lawsuit, says 'guaranteed' delivery has limitsMEDIA CANDYStar Trek: Discovery's Final Season Goes Monster Hunting For a Premiere DateThe Last of Us Season 2 Will Debut in 2025Apple's sci-fi epic Foundation is coming back for season 3‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver' Renewed for Three More Seasons at HBODisney+ adds a Hulu tab as the streaming services start integratingTitansRobbie WilliamsQ MagazineCruel World Festival IIIPlayStation To Delete A Ton Of TV Shows Users Already Paid ForBBC 6 Music's Alternative Christmas 80(ish) Alternative ChristmasA New Wave ChristmasIndie ChristmasElectronic ChristmasChristmas for GothX-Mas PunkChristmas Peaceful GuitarChristmas ClassicsThe Labours Of Hercule PodcastDarknet Diaries EP 140: REVENGE BYTESAPPS & DOODADSEntire team behind popular iPhone video app Filmic reportedly laid offBlackmagic CameraHalf of London's famed black cab taxi fleet are now EVsMacWhisper transcription now up to 3x faster on Macs with Apple siliconMacWhisperThieves return Android phone when they realize it's not an iPhoneTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEThe CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl Loop23andMe hack now estimated to affect over half of customers23andMe to Hacked Users: We Won't See You in CourtThe cops think iOS 17's NameDrop is dangerousAI is spackle - from Mark Hurst.COX Media group is listening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week the boys are joined by friend of the pod Sofía Manfredi! Sofia is New York based writer, comedian and Emmy WINNER. She's written for "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver" and "The Patriot Act with Hasan Minaj." You can follow Sofía on socials at @sofiamanfiaTICKETS for 8/25 7:30 BOYS' CLUB featuring Robby Hoffman, Jared Goldstein, Marley Gotterer, Maggie Olmsted and Indigo Asim

Madison Utendahl is the founder behind the all-female, Black-owned, anti-trend branding and design agency, Utendahl Creative, behind brands like Simon Huck's Judy, Halsey's About-Face, and Chris Paul's Good Eatn. But back before she went out on her own, she was helping to create viral sensations like The Museum of Ice Cream and Refinery29's 29 Rooms. She was even a production assistant for HBO's acclaimed series Last Week Tonight With John Oliver. Along the way, she made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, won two Webby Awards, and eventually felt burnt out. In today's episode, Madison talks about what it was like to feel so depleted after years and years of a highly productive and successful career, and why after walking away from it all, she decided to found a company of her own.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Samstag: An diesem Wochenende beschäftigt sich Paula Menzel mit Casino-Streams auf Twitch und den aktuellen Vorwürfen gegen EliasN97 – den momentan größten deutschen Streamer auf der Plattform.  Ende Oktober wurden viele Casino-Streams von der Streaming-Plattform verbannt. Warum bietet sich gerade Twitch so gut für Online-Casinos an – und warum reichen diese neuen Regeln dort noch nicht aus? Das erklärt der Psychologe und Glücksspielforscher Dr. Tobias Hayer. Leya Jankowski, die Chefredakteurin der Gaming-Plattform Mein-MMO.de, ordnet die Vorwürfe gegen EliasN97 ein.  Falls ihr Probleme mit Spielsucht habt oder euch um Angehörige sorgt, könnt ihr euch an die Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung wenden: Unter der kostenlosen Hotline 0800/1372700 erhaltet ihr Hilfe und könnt euch beraten lassen.  Hier findet ihr die Wissen-Weekly-Folge “Sportwetten – Side Hustle oder Suchtgefahr?” Hier den Beitrag “In-Game-Käufe: Abzocke ohne Altersbeschränkung" des ZDF Neo Magazin Royale.  Hier den YouTube-Beitrag von Simplicissimus “Der ekelhafte Sponsor von EliasN97”.  Und hier das Video zu “Daily Fantasy Sports” von Last Week Tonight With John Oliver.  Ihr habt Fragen, Ideen, Vorschläge? Schreibt uns eine Mail an fomo@spotify.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I spiraled out with comedian, writer, and total mensch Josh Gondelman! (Desus & Mero, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, People Pleaser.)  We talked the god-awful experience of having a human body, the desire to control others' perceptions,  the psychology of Elon Musk, and so much more.  Plus, Josh shares a shame story about his body absolutely betraying him,  minutes before his in-laws would arrive to bear witness to the literal mess it made.   Follow Josh on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @joshgondelman,  and check his website www.joshgondelman.com for upcoming national tour dates, or if you're in NYC,   to buy tickets for his show 12/12 at Union Hall!   You can follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @elykreimendahl, and the pod on Twitter and Instagram @podshamespiral, where I'm regularly posting fun video clips of especially juicy or hilarious moments from the episodes.  Audio Engineer/Editor: Sarah Gabrielli (check out her amazing podcast about the last lesbian bars in America @cruisingpod on Instagram and TikTok and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cruising-a-lesbian-bar-road-trip/id1585850925Original Music: Shadwick Wilde, Instagram and Twitter: @shadwickwildeCover Art: Cassidy Kulhanek, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: @heavenlygrandpaNew episodes every Tuesday! Don't forget to subscribe, review and please leave those five shining stars! twitter.com/podshamespiralinstagram.com/podshamespiralinstagram.com/elykreimendahltiktok.com/@elykreimendahltwitter.com/elykreimendahl

Host Alison Herman talks to THE MENU co-writers Will Tracy and Seth Reiss about the transition from satirical newspaper to late-night to feature writing, finding humor in sadness, the shared qualities between restaurant kitchens and writing rooms, and much more. Will Tracy and Seth Reiss are veterans of late-night shows like LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER and LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS, and before that, the satirical newspaper The Onion. Their first-ever feature screenplay is THE MENU, a horror satire that is set in the world of fine dining. The film was released in November 2022 and is now playing in theaters. Alison Herman is a staff writer for The Ringer, where she writes about culture in general and television in specific. When not fighting a losing battle against Peak TV, she tweets at @aherman2006. --- Before it was a podcast, OnWriting was a print publication. Check out OnWriting: The Print Archives. Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org/ Follow the Guild on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast

On this episode of Banking on KC, the mother-daughter creative duo of Becky Blades and Taylor Kay Phillips, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the importance of getting started to kindle the creative process. Becky calls it stARTistry—the art of beginning—and she's just released her second book called “Start More Than You Can Finish.” Taylor Kay Phillips is a writer for HBO's Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, and she recently won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. She's also the author of a book called “A Guide to Midwestern Conversation,” which is due out in April 2023. Country Club Bank – Member FDIC

Rachel Feinstein has three Comedy Central specials, including  ‘Amy Schumer Presents Rachel Feinstein: Only Whores Wear Purple'. Her multiple television appearances include the Amazon series RED OAKS and Judd Apatow's HBO comedy CRASHING. Her credits include Trainwreck, Top Five, HBO's Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, co-hosting THE VIEW on multiple occasions and several appearances on INSIDE AMY SCHUMER.

Rachel Feinstein has three Comedy Central specials, including  ‘Amy Schumer Presents Rachel Feinstein: Only Whores Wear Purple'. Her multiple television appearances include the Amazon series RED OAKS and Judd Apatow's HBO comedy CRASHING. Her credits include Trainwreck, Top Five, HBO's Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, co-hosting THE VIEW on multiple occasions and several appearances on INSIDE AMY SCHUMER.

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy writers/podcasters Soren Bowie (‘American Dad' on TBS, ‘Quick Question with Soren and Daniel' podcast) and Daniel O'Brien (same podcast, and ‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver' on HBO) for a look at why Saturn is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode.

Bill Frost (SLUGMag.com & X96 Radio From Hell) and Tommy Milagro (SlamWrestling.net) talk Super Bowl LVI, Ali Wong: Don Wong, Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Painting With John, The Cuphead Show, Space Force, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, Severance, Kimi, The Afterparty, The Walking Dead: Still a thing, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, Moon Knight, Pam & Tommy, Resident Alien, Euphoria, The Righteous Gemstones, Disenchanted, and Secrets of Playboy. Drinking: Bloody Marys made with vodka and hot sauce from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsors Five Wives Vodka/Ogden's Own Distillery and Outlaw Distillery.* Yell at us: @TVTanPodcast Twitter, Facebook, Gmail.* Rate us: Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Audible, etc.

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As we inch toward our hiatus, Noel and Kate wanted to make time to catch up with at least one show recommended by our listeners, so this week on the podcast, we spotlight the first season (really the first half-season) of Netflix’s K-drama It’s Okay Not To Be Okay. A romance and soap sprinkled with fairy tale elements and a heaping helping of trauma, the series may not be for everyone, but it has a lot to recommend it. Before the season spotlight, though, we have a full week in TV to discuss. We kick things off with a conflicting Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Kate gives a couple thoughts on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, and then we round out the week with plenty of genre, including catching up with Star Wars: The Bad Batch, an underwhelming DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, an overdue end to the forces arc on The Flash, a surprise reveal on Superman & Lois, and the series finale of Black Lightning. Take a listen, then reach out with your takes on It’s Okay Not To Be Okay as well as the rest of the week’s TV.Season Spotlight: It’s Okay Not To Be Okay (51:31)Our Week in TV Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (9:53) RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under (18:00) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (20:23) DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (24:28) The Flash (30:08) Superman & Lois (35:23) Black Lightning finale (38:43)Music Featured: “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield; Theme song to It’s Okay Not To Be Okay

The sun is shining and the masks are flying! Be safe out there family...I am not my hair, right? Come through as Aaron and Tamu chat about hair and the significance of your crown! Fried, dyed and combed to the side, it's all yours! Aaron relives his #goth phase as he goes in knee deep with a personal throwback "Two Beds and a Coffee Machine," by Savage Garden. Come thru with the tissues and the hot combs!  Be safe out there, y'all!

The CEO of the management-production company behind such series as “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” and “Breeders” discusses the company’s strategic advantages as an independent outfit with roots in the U.K. and U.S. Kennedy addresses the challenges and opportunities that talent representatives have at a time of enormous change for the industry. “We were a talent management company first — that’s really the DNA of the company,” she says. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The CEO of the management-production company behind such series as “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” and “Breeders” discusses the company’s strategic advantages as an independent outfit with roots in the U.K. and U.S. Kennedy addresses the challenges and opportunities that talent representatives have at a time of enormous change for the industry. “We were a talent management company first — that’s really the DNA of the company,” she says. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy writers/podcasters Soren Bowie (‘American Dad’ on TBS, ‘Quick Question with Soren and Daniel’ podcast) and Daniel O’Brien (same podcast, and ‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’ on HBO) for a look at why keys are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. (Alex's podcast hosting service requires a minimum of 5 characters per episode title, so that's why this episode's title has 1 exclamation point)

It’s another very full episode here at the podcast, with catch-ups on several series and plenty of new TV to discuss. First Noel and Kate dive in with their week in TV, starting with Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Then we check in with RuPaul’s Drag Race before a roundup from Kate of the other series she’s been catching up on: Allen v. Farrow, Queen Sugar, A Discovery of Witches season two, and Resident Alien. Then it’s superhero talk with Black Lightning and The Flash, and we round out the week with the series finale of DuckTales. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and give our thoughts on the second installment of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, Lovers Rock. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV.DVD Shelf: Small Axe: Lovers Rock (1:12:29)Our Week in TV Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (9:42) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (16:10) RuPaul’s Drag Race (19:29) Allen v. Farrow (34:07) Queen Sugar (39:44) A Discovery of Witches Season 2 (43:23) Resident Alien (44:43) Black Lightning (47:15) The Flash (57:23) DuckTales finale (1:04:13)Music Featured: “Best Self” by Lady Bri

We continue our journey through the TV of decades past this week on the podcast, heading down to Atlanta to spend some time with Designing Women. The hair, the shoulder pads, and of course, those Julia Sugarbaker rants! Before the DVD Shelf, though, we have a full week in TV to discuss. First we look at the comedies, including the worst called it ever on The Amber Ruffin Show, a relatable Last Week Tonight, and a surprising The Unicorn. Then Kate teases RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and we go long on season 13’s Snatch Game. Over in drama and genre, Kate catches up with Queen Sugar and Wynonna Earp before we talk The Flash and Barry’s new speed-thinking, Kate spoils Noel on the latest developments on Black Lightning, and we round out the week with the finale of WandaVision. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Designing Women, WandaVision, and the rest of the week’s TV!DVD Shelf: Designing Women (1:04:04)Our Week in Comedy and Reality The Amber Ruffin Show (8:54) Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (11:55) The Unicorn (18:52) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (21:50) RuPaul’s Drag Race (22:30)Our Week in Drama and Genre Queen Sugar (39:38) Wynonna Earp (41:00) The Flash (42:01) Black Lightning (47:11) WandaVision finale (52:15)Music Featured: “Fascinated” by Company B; “Working Man’s Blues” by Johnny Copeland

This week The TV Boys sit down to discuss Rob Corddry and his fantastic and often hilarious work. Jonny boldly uses the word “casted” as if it were the 14th century, also we wrestle with the age old question “Should Jumanji have been remade?”

Ralinda Harvey Smith is a freelance writer and author who writes about mental health, wellness, business, and cultural issues.  Her writing has been featured in L.A. Times, Huffington Post and The Washington Post. You can follow her on twitter @ralinda. Nina Daniels is a comedian, producer, host, content creator, writer and actress originally from Long Island, NY. Where most musical comedians play your standard guitar, piano, accordion, ukulele, Nina sets herself apart from the pack with her sidekick, Gerry, the cello. She’s wow’d the internet audiences with her absorbing act featuring stand-up, singing and rapping. Nina’s viral video, “My Man Is a Jewmaican” has been featured on Funny or Die, Whohaha, Youtube and Instagram. Director/Actress/Writer Elizabeth Banks tweeted, “The Jewmaican Jam You Didn't Know You Needed…Jewmaican cello jam. You read that right.”  Nina’s TV appearances include Maron IFC, Shameless, and The Last O.G. with Method Man and Tracy Morgan. Nina can be seen regularly at The Stand NYC, Hollywood Improv, Carolines on Broadway, and clubs all over the country. Nina's podcast, Models Diet, a lifestyle podcast covering every diet on the planet, fashion, home organizing, travel and so much more is dropping in February 2021 and is Executive Produced by Fallon Jethroe (Westbrook Inc.).  Rachel Feinstein is a nationally touring comedian and actress. Huffington Post called her “the only comedian we’ve seen who can go from embodying her grandmother in one breath and a predatory guy on the street in the next and be equally convincing at both.” She has had three Comedy Central specials, including the most recent one hour special ‘Amy Schumer Presents Rachel Feinstein: Only Whores Wear Purple’. Netflix's "The Stand Ups". Rachel recently recurred on the Steven Soderbergh Amazon series RED OAKS and on Judd Apatow’s HBO comedy CRASHING. Her past credits include TRAINWRECK, TOP FIVE, THE NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WILMORE, HBO’s LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, co-hosting THE VIEW on multiple occasions and several appearances on INSIDE AMY SCHUMER. You may also remember Rachel co-hosting alongside Shaq on UPLOAD WITH SHAQUILLE ONEAL. Feinstein has also lent her voice to Adult Swim’s VENTURE BROTHERS and the phenomenally successful GRAND THEFT AUTO video game franchise. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

Jessica talks with Rachel Feinstein (Amy Schumer Presents Rachel Feinstein: Only Whores Wear Purple, RED OAKS, CRASHING, TRAINWRECK, TOP FIVE, THE NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WILMORE, HBO's LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, THE VIEW, INSIDE AMY SCHUMER) about being relatively sane. Rachel Feinstein IG: @rachelfeinstein_ Twitter: @RachelFeinstein Jessica Kirson IG: @jessykirson Twitter: @jessicakirson Follow us IG: @relativelysanepod Twitter: @sane_podcast YouTube.com/JessicaKirsonComedy Support the podcast at patreon.com/jessicakirson

Rachel Feinstein is a nationally touring comedian and actress. Huffington Post called her “the only comedian we’ve seen who can go from embodying her grandmother in one breath and a predatory guy on the street in the next and be equally convincing at both.” She has had three Comedy Central specials, including the most recent one hour special ‘Amy Schumer Presents Rachel Feinstein: Only Whores Wear Purple’. Rachel recently recurred on the Steven Soderbergh Amazon series RED OAKS and on Judd Apatow’s HBO comedy CRASHING. Her past credits include TRAINWRECK, TOP FIVE, THE NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WILMORE, HBO’s LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, co-hosting THE VIEW on multiple occasions and several appearances on INSIDE AMY SCHUMER. You may also remember Rachel co-hosting alongside Shaq on UPLOAD WITH SHAQUILLE ONEAL. Feinstein has also lent her voice to Adult Swim’s VENTURE BROTHERS and the phenomenally successful GRAND THEFT AUTO video game franchise. Pat Brown has been seen on CBS’s Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Fuse’s Uproarious, Axis’s Gotham Live, NBC’s Comic’s Unleashed and BET‘s ComicView, TVOne’s made for TV movie-WHITE WATER, the independent film SOMEBODIES, and the web series UNREQUITED. Pat has won both the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and the She Devil Competition. She has been featured in Time Out Magazine, After-Ellen, Splitsider and Punchline Magazine. Her critically acclaimed album “The Pat Brown Sex-Tape” has been described as “provocative and conceptual” by Laugh and is streaming on all platforms. You can watch her on the new season of Two Dope Queens on HBO! Von Decarlo is a New York based stand up comedian, producer, and author of the book, Speak Fluent Man. She performed at the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal for Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, JFL Present’s LOL Live, and has been a featured comedian on Tru TV’s, Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks, the Jerry O Show on FOX, and CNN’s year end wrap up special, All the Best/All the Worst, BET, Comedy Central, and more. She is a graduate of the UCB improv program, as well as a UCB diversity scholarship recipient, and her one woman show Lasagna debuted at The People’s Improv Theatre to a full crowd and rave reviews. She was the first woman, and first comedian to host her own show on the Sirius XM NBA channel, and you can listen to her Coach Von Podcast as well as her Grown AF Podcast to get a dose of uncensored truth with lots of giggles.  Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

Things seem like they’re starting to normalize, at least temporarily, leaving a little more brain space for TV this week. Noel and Kate kick things off with Our Week in TV, starting with the finale of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the premiere of The Unicorn, Superstore, The Mandalorian, The Great British Bake Off, and a double helping of The Amazing Race. Then we head to the season spotlight and dive in with Doom Patrol season two. What exactly is happening with the Candlemaker, and how did ending an episode early (due to COVID) impact the season? Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your takes on Doom Patrol and the rest of the week’s TV.Season Spotlight: Doom Patrol Season 2 (57:45) Our Week in TV Last Week Tonight with John Oliver finale (9:30) The Unicorn premiere (16:00) Superstore (20:25) The Mandalorian (23:37) The Great British Bake Off (29:02) The Amazing Race (42:17)Music Featured: “I Don’t Wish Him Well” from The Amber Ruffin Show

It’s a particularly strange 2020 day, but we’re powering through with the podcast as usual because this being 2020, who knows what’s right around the corner. We kick things off with our week in TV, starting with the premiere of The Amber Ruffin Show, a sobering Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and sporty Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Then we talk about the TV side of the first presidential debate, check in briefly with DuckTales, and round out the week with a closer look at the premiere of The Great British Bake Off. Afterward, we head to the spotlight section and dive in with the first season of Doom Patrol, now available streaming on HBO Max. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on this week’s TV, Doom Patrol, and your own Legends of Tomorrow and Doom Patrol pairings.Season Spotlight: Doom Patrol Season 1 (56:09) Our Week in TV The Amber Ruffin Show premiere (12:22) Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (17:16) Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (20:53) First Presidential Debate (24:34) DuckTales (37:24) The Great British Bake Off premiere (38:35)Music Featured: “A Message from The Man in the Moon” by Josephine Baker and “It was a Shit Show” from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

In this week's episode of The Duckpin Podcast we speak to Brandon Thurston on the business of Professional Wrestling. The show is also available on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Anchor, Google Podcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Radio Public, Breaker, and wherever else you get your podcasts. About the Episode: In this episode we discuss; The current state of wrestling's economy; How fan-free shows affect the WWE and All Elite Wrestling; How the WWE Thunderdome is a reaction to fan-free shows and ratings decline; The way forward for other companies, such as the NWA and Ring of Honor; Predictions about the next five years of the wrestling business. About the Guest: Brandon Thurston is the world's leading expert on the business of professional wrestling. A pro wrestler and trainer himself, Thurston manages the Wrestlenomics website and hosts the Wrestlenomics Radio podcast. Wrestlenomics has been referenced by a number of major media outlets, such as The Wall Street Journal, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, The Wrap, New York Daily News, Vice, The Ringer, Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter, Bleacher Report, and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. You can follow Brandon on Twitter @BrandonThurston and Wrestlenomics @wrestlenomics. The Duckpin can be found at TheDuckpin.com. We're also @TheDuckpin on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this episode comedian Maija DiGiorgio and co-hosts Felicia Chappelle, Heather McConnell, Mike George, and Pamela Greene, sit with special guest Rachel Feinstein. Produced by Masavia Greer. Presented at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, CA.Rachel is a nationally touring comedian and actress. Huffington Post called her “the only comedian we’ve seen who can go from embodying her grandmother in one breath and a predatory guy on the street in the next and be equally convincing at both.” She has had three Comedy Central specials, including the most recent one hour special ‘Amy Schumer Presents Rachel Feinstein: Only Whores Wear Purple’. Rachel recently recurred on the Steven Soderbergh Amazon series RED OAKS and on Judd Apatow’s HBO comedy CRASHING. Her past credits include TRAINWRECK, TOP FIVE, THE NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WILMORE, HBO’s LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, co-hosting THE VIEW on multiple occasions and several appearances on INSIDE AMY SCHUMER. You may also remember Rachel co-hosting alongside Shaq on UPLOAD WITH SHAQUILLE ONEAL. Feinstein has also lent her voice to Adult Swim’s VENTURE BROTHERS and the phenomenally successful GRAND THEFT AUTO video game franchise.

We’re heading into what would usually be fall premiere season, but with most shows remaining on hiatus, it’s streamers and back catalogs to the TV rescue. After talking a little news, Noel and Kate head to Our Week in TV. First Kate has some spoiler-free thoughts on Canada’s Drag Race and catches up with Skin Wars and Skin Wars: Fresh Paint, then Noel checks in with Aggretsuko season three, we both talk Danbury and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and The Vow, Kate is mixed on Doom Patrol and shares a few thoughts on Wynonna Earp’s midseason finale, and Lovecraft Country spins a disturbing ghost story. Then we move to the spotlight section to enjoy some con and heist energy with the first part of Netflix’s Great Pretender. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV.Errata: When discussing Doom Patrol, Kate refers to Diane Guerrero as Danielle Guerrero. The Televerse regrets the error!Season Spotlight: Great Pretender Season 1 (1:00:42)Our Week in TV Canada’s Drag Race (14:54) Skin Wars and Skin Wars: Fresh Paint (20:40) Aggretsuko S3 (25:46) Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (30:00) The Vow (32:35) Doom Patrol (39:34) Wynonna Earp midseason finale (47:31) Lovecraft Country (50:04)Music Featured: “Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby” performed by the Lovecraft Country castArticle Referenced: Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts’ wedding photo, at Out.com

There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and the on-going worldwide protests in support of Black Lives Matter and against police brutality and racism, as well as the continuing threat of COVID-19, are impacting every corner of American life, even down to TV. We start the podcast this episode with a lengthy news segment, catching up with recent industry developments. Then we head to our week in TV, including Oprah’s Where Do We Go From Here?, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’s potent policing episode, the finales of The Last O.G. and What We Do in the Shadows, the premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, and new episodes of Stargirl and Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD. Then we head to the spotlight section to sing the praises of Netflix’s Gentefied, which dropped its terrific first season back in February and has flown far too under the radar. Listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on Gentefied, and any other series we may have missed this year.Season Spotlight: Gentefied Season 1 (1:25:08)Our Week in TV Where Do We Go From Here? (39:22) Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (47:06) The Last O.G. finale (48:49) What We Do in the Shadows finale (51:12) RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars premiere (56:44) Stargirl (1:11:33) Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD (1:18:35)Music Featured: “I Could Get Used to This” by Danger Twins

In what is likely to be our longest podcast for quite a while, there’s an abundance of TV to discuss this week. Noel and Kate dive in first with comedy and reality, including Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the premiere of Ultimate Tag, What We Do in the Shadows, the RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race finale, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. Then we move over to genre, looking at season one of Harley Quinn, the premiere of Stargirl, a zombified DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and the finales of Supergirl and Batwoman. Afterward, we head to the spotlight section and dive in with the final season of Netflix’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Listen in, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV and the dramatic conclusion of She-Ra.Season Spotlight: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 5 (1:36:24)Our Week in Comedy and Reality Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (19:33) Ultimate Tag premiere (24:48) What We Do in the Shadows (28:48) RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race finale (33:34) RuPaul’s Drag Race (34:56) Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. (39:52)Our Week in Genre Harley Quinn Season 1 (52:18) Stargirl premiere (1:00:37) DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (1:05:30) Supergirl finale (1:17:34) Batwoman finale (1:25:08)Music Featured: “Secret Law” by Jonathan Coulton, as featured on The Good Fight; “MmmBop” by Hanson

Raquel has performed stand-up comedy for over a decade, has written for both Morgan Spurlock and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and is the author/illustrator of the book "Welcome to the Club: 100 Parenting Milestones You Never Saw Coming."   Winner 2 Emmys writing for John Oliver's Last Week Tonight

It’s been another challenging week, but thankfully there was some terrific TV to take our minds off of things. We kick things off with the high-concept premiere of The Good Fight before diving in with the emotional Schitt’s Creek finale, an Outlander-themed One Day at a Time, another informative Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and the latest Snatch Game, over on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we move over to the spotlight section and break down the first season of Netflix’s international crime drama, Giri/Haji.Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Schitt’s Creek, Snatch Game, and more, and come back next week for Noel, Kate, and Allison’s continuing journey through Lucifer season two with Streaming In Place.Season Spotlight: Giri/Haji Season 1 (59:50)Our Week in TVThe Good Fight premiere (4:58)Schitt’s Creek finale (14:11)One Day at a Time (28:47)Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (35:29)RuPaul’s Drag Race (40:47)Music Featured: “Simply the Best” as performed by the cast of Schitt’s CreekSong Referenced: “All Day Long” (The Coronavirus Song) by Chloe Langford

John Oliver slammed Disney-owned Hotstar on Sunday for censoring his show, “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” in India, saying the local streaming service has edited at least three episodes in recent months. A recent episode of “Last Week Tonight”, in which Oliver criticised the Indian government's recent policies and its leader, Narendra Modi, never aired on Hotstar.[The same episode is available unedited on YouTube in India.

From my Prop/Set Dressing days at Comedy Central/HBO Downtown Productions, this is Todd Rutt. He was my Boss, my mentor and my friend. We busted out shows like Short Attention Span Theater with Marc Maron, Stand up Stand up with Laura Kightlinger, Toyota Comedy Fest/Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher and Exit 57 with Amy Sedaris and Stephen Colbert. He’s gone on to do graphics for the Chris Rock Show, TV Nation, Wonder Showzen and currently Last Week with John Oliver. I took a hiatus from TV/Film in 1998 and tried to get back into it in 2004, but I had to start all over. Todd never stopped and is still reigning supreme.Todd Rutt iMDbKitty Kind

Cheer may have dropped back in January, but in the age of Peak TV, what’s a couple months' delay? Netflix’s docuseries is in the spotlight section this episode, with Noel and Kate checking in on the series, which follows an elite junior college cheer team as they prepare for nationals. Before that, though, there’s a full week in TV to discuss. We kick things off with the comedies, including the return of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and a delightful Schitt’s Creek. Then we move over to genre and the return of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, plus a surprising Batwoman, an underwhelming Supergirl, the recent, Mirror Universe-fueled episodes of The Flash, and the antepenultimate Doctor Who, which combines Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, and decades-long Who lore as only that show can. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Cheer, the week’s TV, and more.DVD Shelf: Cheer (1:03:32)Our Week in TVLast Week Tonight with John Oliver premiere (16:59)Schitt’s Creek (21:43)Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiere (25:48)Batwoman (31:53)Supergirl (37:54) The Flash (44:53) Doctor Who (51:39)Music Featured: “Africa” performed by Melissa Benoist and Staz Nair on Supergirl

Bill Frost (SLUGMag.com & X96 Radio From Hell) and Tommy Milagro (working through a Highland hangover) talk Independent Spirit Awards, the return of The Soup, Survivor at 40/20, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Good Girls, Duncanville, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, High Fidelity, RuPaul on SNL, Rasslin' News, RIP Robert Conrad & Orson Bean, Briarpatch, Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, The Flash, Katy Keene, Star Trek: Picard and Homeland. Drinking: Clearly Naked Honey and Tonic from OFFICIAL TV sponsors Outlaw Distillery and Boozetique.

REPOST FEBRUARY 9, 2020: Bill Frost (SLUGMag.com & X96 Radio From Hell) and Tommy Milagro (working through a Highland hangover) talk Independent Spirit Awards, the return of The Soup, Survivor at 40/20, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Good Girls, Duncanville, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, High Fidelity, RuPaul on SNL, Rasslin' News, RIP Robert Conrad & Orson Bean, Briarpatch, Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, The Flash, Katy Keene, Star Trek: Picard and Homeland. Drinking: Clearly Naked Honey and Tonic from OFFICIAL TV sponsors Outlaw Distillery and Boozetique.

Bill Frost (SLUGMag.com & X96 Radio From Hell) and Tommy Milagro (working through a Highland hangover) talk Independent Spirit Awards, the return of The Soup, Survivor at 40/20, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Good Girls, Duncanville, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, High Fidelity, RuPaul on SNL, Rasslin' News, RIP Robert Conrad & Orson Bean, Briarpatch, Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, The Flash, Katy Keene, Star Trek: Picard and Homeland. Drinking: Clearly Naked Honey and Tonic from OFFICIAL TV sponsors Outlaw Distillery and Boozetique.

It’s been a very political week here in the United States, so what a happy coincidence that The Crown returned for season three this week as well. Noel and Kate give their thoughts on the new cast and how the show is tackling the challenges of adapting such high-profile events and figures as they break down the season in the spotlight section. Before that, though, there’s plenty of TV to discuss in Our Week in TV. They kick things off with comedy, including Chiijohn and the Last Week Tonight with John Oliver finale, another strong Chihayafuru, and the fall finale of The Good Place. Then Kate has some non-spoilery thoughts on the Drag Race UK finale and Noel sings the praises of the character specificity on Emergence. Next it’s over to superhero TV, with thoughts on Lena’s heel turn on Supergirl and another blast from the past on Arrow, before wrapping up the week with the Looking Glass-centric episode of Watchmen. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on The Crown, the week’s TV, and more.Season Spotlight: The Crown Season 3 (49:21)Our Week in TV Last Week Tonight with John Oliver finale (6:15) Chihayafuru (9:55) The Good Place (13:27) Drag Race UK finale (14:29) Emergence (18:25) Supergirl (23:27) Arrow (30:04) Watchmen (34:36)Music Featured: “Careless Whisper” by George Michael

After not connecting with its earlier installments, is Noel finally on-board with She-Ra and the Princesses of Power? The series is back for season four, the third season released this year, and Noel and Kate have plenty of thoughts in this week’s spotlight section of the podcast. Before that, though, there’s a lot of TV to cover from the past week. We kick things off with comedy and reality, including Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the Rick and Morty premiere, Chihayafuru, The Final Table, Drag Race UK, and The Good Place. Then we move over to the genre offerings and talk The Mandalorian before catching up with Evil, Supergirl, and Black Lightning. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on this, and the rest of the week’s TV.Season Spotlight: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 4 (1:20:48)Our Week in Comedy and Reality Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (9:35) Rick and Morty premiere (19:45) Chihayafuru (22:18) The Final Table (28:06) Drag Race UK (35:10) The Good Place (36:30)Our Week in Genre The Mandalorian premiere (43:06) Evil (50:46) Supergirl (57:58) Black Lightning (1:03:35)Music Featured: Excerpts from Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’s Bob Murray musical numberVideo Referenced: Donna Lynne Champlin details her questionable choices regarding Brian d’Arcy James

Jessica talks with Rachel Feinstein (Amy Schumer Presents Rachel Feinstein: Only Whores Wear Purple, RED OAKS, CRASHING, TRAINWRECK, TOP FIVE, THE NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WILMORE, HBO’s LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, THE VIEW, INSIDE AMY SCHUMER) about being relatively sane. Rachel Feinstein: IG: @rachelfeinstein Twitter: @RachelFeinstein Jessica Kirson IG: @jessykirson Twitter @jessicakirson Follow us IG @relativelysanepod Twitter @sane_podcast

Ron and Ed talk to Emmy-winning writer Kevin Avery about his Nerd GOAT: Han Solo! A second look at one of our earliest GOATS, with a bit more canon under his belt. Kevin won an Emmy as part of the brilliant writing staff for LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER. He's the head writer on THE NEW NEGROES for Comedy Central, and is currently writing for the upcoming animated series THE GREAT NORTH. See Kevin perform at The Punch Line in San Francisco, Nov. 27 through Dec 1, and again in San Fran at Cobb’s over New Year’s. Follow @KevinAvery on Twitter and @KevinAveryComedy on Instagram, and check out his website www.kevinaverycomedy.com. — STANDUP ALERT: December 13-14, see Ron perform with the hilarious Ian Harris in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico! Go to www.ianharriscomedian.com for details. — QUOTES: “If you’re world-weary, there’s a real world.” “Why didn’t Chewbacca have a dashiki? Wait a minute! WAIT A MINUTE. That would’ve worked just fine.” “In order to show how badass Han Solo is, they constantly make him fail.” “Quentin Tarantino was like ‘Why am I so scared right now?’ It’s because Gary Busey could die.” “Evel Knievel never learned to type, that’s why he broke so many f**kin’ bones.” “You will be hurt if you trust people. You WILL be. BUT. But. It’s worth it in the aggregate, at least.” — SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON! Amazing exclusive content and original art! SIGN UP FOR TOOTHBRUSHME.COM! Clean mouth. Clean planet. Dirt cheap. A lifetime-guaranteed handle and biodegradable toothbrush heads delivered direct to your door, for the same price you'd pay at a grocery store! JOIN OUR REVIEW CONTEST! We're trying to hit 173 reviews on Apple Podcasts! Our favorite(s) get access to select Patreon content! See Ed every Monday and Tuesday on the Screen Junkies Universe livestream! Catch Ron on Jack of All Nerds! Subscribe, rate and review Nerd GOAT on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

Unethical entrants into the MHP space have landed spots in publications from Time Magazine to John Oliver's "Last Week Tonight". Bad behavior resulted in restrictive legislation in New York state and threatens to spread. But what's being done to curb the spread? And worse, are they getting away with it?   On this episode, I'm going to hit you with some uncomfortable truths. But that's ok. That just means you're one of the good guys. Together, we can raise awareness to bad behavior and hopefully affect positive change, together.

It may have taken us a while, but we’re finally keeping to our word and catching up with the second season of Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger. We were mixed on season one. Did season two right the ship, and what’s up next for Tyrone and Tandy? Before that, though, there’s a full week of TV to discuss. We kick things off with the comedies, including Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Drunk History, and Los Espookys, then move on to the genre and drama offerings, including 7 Seeds Part 1, Claws, Big Little Lies, and Queen Sugar. Season Spotlight: Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger Season 2 (52:54)Our Week in TV Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (9:50) Drunk History (15:25) Los Espookys (16:21) 7 Seeds Part 1 (20:41) Claws (29:10) Big Little Lies (33:13) Queen Sugar (38:20)Music Featured: “How Deep Is Your Love” by the Bee Gees

It’s the end of a TV era, the release of the final season of Marvel and Netflix’s multi-series collaboration. This week on the podcast, Noel and Kate spotlight Jessica Jones season three and reflect on the Marvel Netflix series in general. Which stick in our memories, which have we already forgotten, and which do we wish we’d gotten more of? Before that, though, we talk through our week in TV, starting with the comedies: The Detour’s season four premiere, Drunk History’s mid-season premiere, Day Drinking with Rihanna on Late Night with Seth Meyers, “Impeachment” on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, a Senate-centered Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, and a romantic Jane the Virgin. Then we round things up with some drama, Big Little Lies and Queen Sugar. Take a listen, and reach out with your favorites from the week’s TV.Season Spotlight: Jessica Jones Season 3 (1:02:49)Our Week in TV The Detour premiere (5:53) Drunk History (14:25) Late Night with Seth Meyers (18:57) Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (31:35) Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (36:11) Jane the Virgin (42:18) Big Little Lies (49:33) Queen Sugar (51:52)Music Featured: “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton, as performed by Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff, and Miriam Shor on Younger

On today's episode I talk to comedian Nick Turner. Originally from Virginia, Nick has been performing stand-up for 15 years, and you can see him on Late Night w/ Seth Meyers as well as Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show, and his own Comedy Central Half Hour special. He was a regular cast member on VH1’s Best Week Ever and I Love the 2000’s and is an undefeated champion on TruTV's Comedy Knockout. In addition to all this, his debut album Yelling was released in 2016 on Comedy Central Records, and you can hear his weekly podcast Recently Added, which reviews everything released on Netflix that week. This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter.

This week, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, a man with an incredibly troubled past lets it all out over the course of a night. The violence is shocking, but what's even more shocking is the casualness of the killer both during, and after the attacks. Will his incredibly harrowing background sway the court to let him live, or will he let out some of the oddest last words that we've heard? Along the way, we find out that a jet ski is a bad sign for a grown man, that some people just need a reset button, and that torture is considered legally heinous!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman  New episodes every Thursday!  Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com & use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com  Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!  Follow us on...  twitter.com/@murdersmall  facebook.com/smalltownpod  instagram.com/smalltownmurder  Also, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts

It’s late April, and it’s snowing in Chicago. Sounds like a perfect time to catch up with the first half of the first season of Jordan Peele’s reimagining of The Twilight Zone. This week on the podcast, Noel and Kate kick things off with their week in TV. We begin with the comedies and reality offerings, including Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Veep, The Last O.G., The Amazing Race, and RuPaul’s Drag Race. Then we move over to drama and genre, including the premiere of Gentleman Jack, Killing Eve, Game of Thrones, and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Finally, we head to the spotlight section and dive in with the first five episodes of Peele’s The Twilight Zone. How does this iteration live up to the storied original and other reboots through the years? Which episodes shine, and which needed a few more passes? Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV.Spotlight: The Twilight Zone (2019) (1:11:02)Our Week in Comedy and Reality Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (12:16) Veep (16:12) The Last O.G. (21:11) The Amazing Race (24:07) RuPaul’s Drag Race (29:52)Our Week in Drama and Genre Gentleman Jack premiere (43:13) Killing Eve (49:33) Game of Thrones (51:56) DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (1:01:09)Music Featured: “Hood Boy” by Fantasia Barrino; “Jenny from Oldstones” from Game of Thrones

411's Jeffrey Harris sits down with The Wrap reporter Tony Maglio to discuss how far along AEW is in their talks with Turner Sports, Turner's willingness to bring wrestling back to their networks, what impact the deal might have on WWE, John Oliver's Last Week Tonight segment on WWE and more. Introduction (0:00) On how far along AEW's conversations are with Turner Sports (0:52) On why Turner is willing to have wrestling return to their networks (3:33) On what format AEW's television show will likely take and off-seasons in wrestling (8:26) On whether reports of the AEW TV deal could possibly jinx or affect it (19:27) On wrestling journalism vs. general entertainment journalism (21:03) On Turner's potential streaming homes for AEW (25:13) On WWE and AEW's handling of John Oliver's Last Week Tonight episode (30:21) On the importance of Smackdown's deal with FOX and whether it makes Smackdown the "A" show (40:00) On AEW's impact on WWE's talent deals and whether it can be competition to WWE (43:12) On how Vince McMahon Feels about the AEW TV deal and AEW possibly paying for their airtime on Turner (49:10)

Will all the WrestleMania breakdown that we have to deal with this week, we had even more to talk about with John Oliver's Last Week Tonight providing a mainstream deep dive into how WWE treats it's wrestlers as employees. 

Today we're talking about the recent episode of John Oliver's Last Week Tonight which focused on WWE and the topic of wrestlers being classified as independent contractors. Jesse Ventura visits us to weigh in. Then we run through a few recent and not so recent matches (Cobb vs. Hangman Page at RoH Final Battle, Devlin vs. Starr at OTT's Homecoming 2 & the 1987 Women's Survivor Series match). Finally, we wrap up with some quick NXT TakeOver New York picks. Twitter: @wwmgpod Email: wwmgpod@gmail.com

WEW turns 1(!) as Matt & Eric preview WrestleMania 35 and discuss John Oliver's Last Week Tonight segment about WWE.

It’s the (beginning of the) end of a TV era: Supernatural announced it will be ending after next year’s season 15! Noel and Kate react to this unexpected news and more, before diving in with another entertaining set of episodes. We kick off Our Week in TV with genre, including the finale of Black Lightning and the debut of Lex Luthor on Supergirl. Then we move over to comedy, including the return of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, an emotional Schitt’s Creek, and Last Week Tonight’s look at public shaming, and we round out the week with genre, both Queer Eye season three and the latest episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Afterward, we head to the spotlight section and discuss at the first season of Lindy West’s new comedy, Shrill. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on the week’s TV and more!Season Spotlight: Shrill Season 1 (1:29:38)Our Week in TV Black Lightning finale (15:38) Supergirl (27:23) Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (36:56) Schitt’s Creek (42:09) Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (46:41) Queer Eye Season 3 (50:41) RuPaul’s Drag Race (1:05:20)Music Featured: “What’ll It Be? (Reprise)” from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

NSFW (No Shortage From Wrestling): Bill Frost (SLUGMag.com & X96 Radio From Hell) and Tommy Milagro (live from the Maverik parking lot) talk TV Cancelpalooza (Jessica Jones, The Punisher, Friends From College, Last Call With Carson Daly), The Newsroom reboot?, The Umbrella Academy vs. Deadly Class vs. The Magicians, Proven Innocent, Weird City, Academy Awards vs. Independent Spirit Awards, True Detective: The Season 1 & 3 connection, Trumpy the Clown vs. SNL, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, Rasslin' News, Barry & Veep: Together in March and What to Watch Harder (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, True Detective, At Home With Amy Sedaris, Documentary Now!, Flack, Desus & Mero, The Magicians, Deadly Class, The Umbrella Academy, This Giant Beast That Is The Global Economy, Independent Spirit Awards, Whiskey Cavalier, Shameless, Black Monday, Crashing, High Maintenance and You're the Worst). Drinking: Rum & Cokes made with Rum from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsor Outlaw Distillery.

REPOST FEBRUARY 18, 2019: Bill Frost (SLUGMag.com & X96 Radio From Hell) and Tommy Milagro (live from the Maverik parking lot) talk TV Cancelpalooza (Jessica Jones, The Punisher, Friends From College, Last Call With Carson Daly), The Newsroom reboot?, The Umbrella Academy vs. Deadly Class vs. The Magicians, Proven Innocent, Weird City, Academy Awards vs. Independent Spirit Awards, True Detective: The Season 1 & 3 connection, Trumpy the Clown vs. SNL, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, Rasslin' News, Barry & Veep: Together in March and What to Watch Harder (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, True Detective, At Home With Amy Sedaris, Documentary Now!, Flack, Desus & Mero, The Magicians, Deadly Class, The Umbrella Academy, This Giant Beast That Is The Global Economy, Independent Spirit Awards, Whiskey Cavalier, Shameless, Black Monday, Crashing, High Maintenance and You're the Worst). Drinking: Rum & Cokes made with Rum from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsor Outlaw Distillery.

NSFW (No Shortage From Wrestling): Bill Frost (SLUGMag.com & X96 Radio From Hell) and Tommy Milagro (live from the Maverik parking lot) talk TV Cancelpalooza (Jessica Jones, The Punisher, Friends From College, Last Call With Carson Daly), The Newsroom reboot?, The Umbrella Academy vs. Deadly Class vs. The Magicians, Proven Innocent, Weird City, Academy Awards vs. Independent Spirit Awards, True Detective: The Season 1 & 3 connection, Trumpy the Clown vs. SNL, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, Rasslin' News, Barry & Veep: Together in March and What to Watch Harder (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, True Detective, At Home With Amy Sedaris, Documentary Now!, Flack, Desus & Mero, The Magicians, Deadly Class, The Umbrella Academy, This Giant Beast That Is The Global Economy, Independent Spirit Awards, Whiskey Cavalier, Shameless, Black Monday, Crashing, High Maintenance and You're the Worst). Drinking: Rum & Cokes made with Rum from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsor Outlaw Distillery.

Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" is finally out and the guys break down the album and what the stand out tracks on the project were. Is this Lil Wayne's best album yet? The guys then break down the Brett Kavanaugh sexual allegations situation. Are democrats using this situation as a way to stall a Kavanaugh nomination? Has there been any concrete evidence against him? The guys then break down a "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver" video that goes over Televangelists and how U.S. tax law allows these television preachers to get away with their scam. Finally, the guys get philosophical and ask whether or not men should have an identity outside of their family. Enjoy this episode and thank you for Hanging With Apes. 

I welcome Dave Hill of Witch Taint: The Black Metal Dialogues, Valley Lodge, Metal Injection's King of Metal videos, and his latest band (with Chris Reifert of Autopsy) Painted Doll. We talk how he became part of the metal scene despite not really playing metal, being a part of Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, pop rock, black metal, and more. Blothar (Michael Bishop) of Gwar talks about his first band. I recommend the violin-led progressive metal band Cydemind. Far Beyond Metal on Facebook - Twitter - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com Dave HillWebsite - Twitter GwarWebsite - Facebook CydemindBandcamp - Facebook

REPOST FEBRUARY 22, 2018: Bill Frost (SLUGMag.com & X96 Radio From Hell) and not Tommy Milagro (buried under an avalanche in the fourth basement) talk Fergie Hendrix, Listener Mailbag (Divorce, Counterpart, This Is Us), Andi Mack, Homeland, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, the return of New Girl, The Joel McHale Show, Everything Sucks, Altered Carbon, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver and What to Watch Harder (Warren Jeffs: Prophet of Evil, Legends of Tomorrow, Black Lightning, The Detour, Drunk History, Another Period, Baskets, Grown-ish, Alone Together, The Tick, The Walking Dead and Ash vs. Evil Dead). Drinking: Sinful Cinnamon Vodka from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsors Five Wives Vodka and Ogden's Own Distillery.

On this episode, Keith Harward and Jerry Reynolds returned to talk about Keith's story; The Innocence Project; and forensic science.  A year ago, Keith came on "Seeking Justice" to talk about his exoneration from prison, due to the long and diligent work of The Innocence Project. Keith was convicted (wrongfully) in 1983 of rape and murder in New Port News, Virginia in a highly publicized case. Released last year, Keith has been working tirelessly to further the awareness of The Innocence Project (which engages the help of Law Firms that will represent those who may have been falsely imprisoned for free). Keith's trial(s) were filled with grossly negligent errors and omissions of proper protocols.  He fought for decades to have his case re-evaluated and the system continued to fail him. Thirty-five years later, the state of Virginia compensated Keith in a settlement for wrongful imprisonment. Since being on "Seeking Justice" last year, Keith's case and work was recognized by John Oliver's "Last Week Tonight" production staff and his story was featured on the show in late summer of 2017. Keith then went on a speaking tour in England (and has toured other places in the U.S.) helping to educate forensic science review boards about his multi-layered case.   Keith has been in talks to develop a Netflix show with other individuals who were wrongfully imprisoned and whether Netflix picks it up or not, Keith plans on taking his new bus around the country to continue the work he has been doing with The Innocence Project.  

MONSTER PARTY wants you to go where not very many sci-fi fans have gone before! Just when you finished watching all the films we turned you on to in our classic episode HORROR OBSCURA, MONSTER PARTY has a new assignment. JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD have come up with a whole new list of seldom seen science fiction cinematic surprises, that can only be described as... SCI-FI OBSCURA!!! Bringing his own selection of unearthed science fiction gold is our very special guest, Emmy Award winning comedian, actor, writer, and whiskey enthusiast... KEVIN AVERY! (TOTALLY BIASED WITH W. KAMAU BELL, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, THE JIM JEFFERIES SHOW) MONSTER PARTY gives you even more reasons to shun the daylight, pour yourself a cocktail, and retreat to comfort of your big screen TV. No wonder nerds have such wonderful skin!

REPOST NOVEMBER 2, 2016: Bill Frost (Salt Lake City Weekly & X96), Tommy Milagro (a comedy dive near you) and special guest star Rachel Piper (The Salt Lake Tribune) talk Poldark, Notorious, Conviction, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The World Series, Shooter, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Quarry, The Walking Dead, J.Lo & Bye Bye Birdie, The Good Place, Westworld, The Great British Bake-Off, Humans, Heathers: The Next Generation, Will & Grace 2.0: No thanks, Life In Pieces, South Park & Memberberries, Rasslin' News, Jim Gaffigan in Fargo S3, American Horror Story ... huh?, Megyn Kelly: The $20 Million Woman and What to Watch Harder (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Jane the Virgin, Poldark, Ash vs. Evil Dead, Blunt Talk, DC on The CW, Lucha Underground, Shameless, Masters of Sex, You're the Worst, Stan Against Evil, Salem, Van Helsing, Z Nation, Timeless, Quarry, Full Frontal With Samantha Bee and Last Week Tonight With John Oliver). Drinking: Mascow Mules with Vodka from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsor Sugar House Distillery.

REPOST OCTOBER 26, 2016: Bill Frost (Salt Lake City Weekly & X96), Tommy Milagro (a comedy dive near you) and special guest star Shannon Barnson (Geek Show Podcast) talk The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Westworld, Bar Rescue, Ray Donovan, Shameless, The Good Place, You're the Worst, DC on The CW, Gotham, Supernatural, Rasslin' News and What to Watch Harder (Atlanta, Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Ash vs. Evil Dead, The Good Place, Quarry,Van Helsing, American Horror Story, Scream Queens, Shameless, Better Things, You're the Worst, From Dusk Till Dawn, Lucha Underground, Westworld, Divorce, Black Mirror, Blunt Talk, Goliath, Chopped, Adam Ruins Everything: Election Special, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, Full Frontal With Samantha Bee and Hardball With Chris Matthews). Drinking: Bourbon Whiskey from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsor Outlaw Distillery.

REPOST AUGUST 3, 2016: Bill Frost (Salt Lake City Weekly & X96) and Tommy Milagro (a comedy dive near you) talk Starz News (Ash vs. Evil Dead, Blunt Talk, Outlander, Power, Tomorrow Today, Pussy Valley, Dirty Girls Social Club, Teresa), BoJack Horseman, Preacher Finale, Sharknado 4, Van Helsing, Z Nation, Teen Choice Awards, Rasslin' News, HBO News (Westworld, Real Time, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Ballers) and What to Watch Harder (MTV Classic, David Cross: Making America Great Again, The Eric Andre Show, 2 Lava 2 Lantula!, Killjoys, Dark Matter, Roadies, Ray Donovan, Ballers, Vice Principals, Casual, Difficult People, Queen of the South, Mr. Robot, Stranger Things, Jim Jeffries: Freedumb, BoJack Horseman, Dethgasm, Another Period, Not Safe With Nikki Glaser, Full Frontal With Samantha Bee, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, The Daily Show, The Nightly Show and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert). Drinking: Rum & Cokes made with OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsor Outlaw Distillery Rum.