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Imagine sealing yourself in giant, glass, self-contained ecosystem with your boyfriend and a lady who's learning to play saxophone... for TWO YEARS. In 1991, eight semi-qualified volunteers entered Biosphere 2, and promised that they would live inside the giant science experiment without any help from the outside. However, thanks to chopped off fingers, oxygen-gulping bacteria, rampant cockroaches and Steve Bannon, Biosphere 2 would become one of the biggest scientific flops in history. Alie Ward (In the Wild, Oologies) and Josh Gondelman (Last Week Tonight, Modern Seinfeld) join Misha for this failed science experiment gone too far. Follow The Big Flop on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to The Big Flop early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
There's a very good chance Joey Mulinaro has organically worked his way into your life online. He's one of the rare humans making social media a fun place. Maybe it was his Modern Seinfeld sketch on “The Big Game” or “The Accidental Like.” Maybe you caught one of his impressions — Saban & Belichick, Cris Collinsworth, Mel Kiper Jr., Mike McDaniel, Patrick Mahomes, Gus Johnson, Colin Cowherd or, most recently, his 15 impressions on Catlin Clark in 100 seconds. He's always making people laugh with his pal, Benedict. Here the two are in peak form.Well, Joey does stand-up, too. And there's a good chance he'll be performing in a city near you.This coming Wednesday, April 17, he'll be performing at Helium Comedy Club in Buffalo, N.Y. You can secure a ticket here. He'll also be at the Meyer Theatre in Green Bay, Wisc., on May 16 and a handful of cities in-between. Here on the podcast, we chat about Joey's meteoric rise — and how he balances it all with two kiddos. We discuss the timeless greatness of Seinfeld, his favorite all-time episode, the art of rattling off obscure NFL names and… he saves his best for last. Joey Mulinaro goes full Mahomes if Mahomes was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2017. In addition to the audio and video above, you can also access the podcast on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. This was a riot. Thanks for listening and sharing, everyone. If you live in WNY, hope to see you on Wednesday. Keep up with everyone Joey Mulinaro's up to on X or his website.Subscribe to Go Long at GoLongTD.com to access our 2024 NFL Draft coverage in its entirety. Bob McGinn's 40th annual series begins next week, and we've got a profile on David White Jr. live at the site right now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe
Arizona AG race commentary....Modern Seinfeld plot suggestionswords redefined by the Biden-Harris Administration as "reported" by the Babylon Bee Jeff Junior, Trajan Wealth talks about investing in a recession, bonds, annuities, and his Summer. To find out how Jeff and his team at Trajan can help your reach your financial goals, visit trajanwealth.com
Join two lifelong friends, Arpit and James, as they discuss what it is like to become a new father, whether 50 Cent is considered a hip hop legend, and why there were SO MANY electric car ads at the Super Bowl with SO FEW electric cars on the road.Learn how to train your brain with a deck of index cards while singing some Red Hot Chili Pepper lullabies in the 65th episode of The Neverending Becoming. You will be laughing more than a kid in a Radio Flyer wagon watching Larry David's cryptic crypto commercial.Subscribe and Share because we've got mouths to feed!
Stand-up comedian and writer Josh Gondelman drops by to get Al caught up on Method Man and Redman's 1999 album, Blackout!. In addition to discussing what he loves about this album, Josh talks about being a co-creator of a viral Twitter account, how his musical tastes got shaped growing up in the Boston suburbs and what he has in store for us in the coming months.You can follow Josh on both Twitter and Instagram at @joshgondelman.You should also give the defunct-but-still-hilarious account he co-created, Modern Seinfeld, a follow at @SeinfeldToday.Al is on Twitter at @almelchiorBB, and this show has accounts on Twitter and Instagram at @youmealbum. Be sure to follow @youmealbum to find out in advance about upcoming guests and featured albums for this podcast.1:14 Josh joins the show3:07 Josh was a co-creator of one of the greatest Twitter accounts ever6:02 Josh talks about working on Last Week Tonight7:30 Josh's friends from summer camp and MTV influenced his childhood musical tastes12:19 Later on, Josh got familiar with underground hip-hop13:42 Josh explored some other musical off-ramps, including the “Sons of Springsteen”16:57 Josh and Al share their appreciation for They Might Be Giants18:36 Josh explains how he got bullied into his comedy career22:23 Josh outlines his reasons for choosing to discuss Blackout!26:28 Discussing Blackout! represents a major shift from the last couple of episodes28:42 Josh connects Method Man and Redman with Cheech and Chong and Adam Sandler32:50 Josh talks about the first times he listened to Blackout!34:58 Josh helps Al with finding credits for samples36:50 Al shares his reaction to the album39:34 Josh and Al enjoyed the pop culture references on the album42:20 The density of lyrics created a challenge for AlReactions to selected tracks44:29 Cereal Killer50:16 Blackout/Well All Rite Cha51:35 The album's middle portion53:25 4 Seasons55:00 Tear It Off vs. DMX's Party Up58:42 Josh talks about the casual misogyny on the album and how it affects his listening experience1:02:05 22 years later, Blackout! doesn't come with a lot of baggage1:05:58 Josh thinks Blackout! would have fit the cultural zeitgeist better if it came out a few years earlier1:09:44 Al revisits the part of his life where he mostly listened to hip-hop1:12:59 Josh tells us what we can expect from him in 2022
Josh Gondelman is a comedian, writer, and co-creator of Modern Seinfeld on Twitter. TRANSCRIPT: ZAK: Josh Gondelman is one of the funniest people on the internet and in real life. He's a stand-up. He writes on the TV show, Desus and Mero and his coolest credit, in my opinion, is that he co-created the now inactive but deeply beloved Modern Seinfeld twitter feed, which launched the characters into contemporary, internet era situations, like this one..."Jerry meets a woman on JDate but when he begins to suspect she's faking her Judaism, Kramer volunteers to investigate." Ok, why am I telling you all this? I guess it's because, if Seinfeld resonates with you, I think today's advice will too. JOSH: So, my advice is for over-thinkers and it's to just ask yourself, like, 'What would a person do under these circumstances?" Like, if you're up against a dilemma where you're like, oh...do I do this or that, not one where you're weighing huge, qualitative differences or like, big choices you're weighing against each other, but if you're like, 'Do I do this? Is this a violation of etiquette and norms' or whatever then it's always like, 'What would a person a do? ZAK: Can you think of a recent example? JOSH: I recently got to work with somebody on a recording that I'm a big fan of and I was like, I had such a good time, should I email and say 'I'm a big fan. This was cool. I appreciate it.' And then I was like, 'Is that like a dork thing to do? Then I was like, no, I'm gonna do that because, like, a person would do that and a person on the other side as long as I'm like pleasant and respectful and don't ask anything of this other person, like, they would probably be happy to hear it...ranging from neutral to happy to hear it. ZAK: It seems like in a lot of these examples, you weight the decision and then you go ahead with it because you're thinking like, yes this is a normal thing to do. Are you ever in the position where the normal thing to do is, oh I better not do that? JOSH: Oh, that's a great question. I think it depends on what your inclination is. I think if you're a person who tends to overthink things, it's like a nice little nudge to be like, this is not an unreasonable thing you're considering doing. But, if you're the kind of person who maybe is sometimes extra assertive...if you're like, you know what I'm just gonna call this person up and tell them to give me a job...you go ok, like, how would they react to that? Do they want to hear that from me? Is that something that you feel like your relationship has space for? ZAK: Right. So how often do you find yourself asking this question, what would a person do? JOSH: I think I ask myself a lot. But it's diminished over time because I think it's now hardwired a little bit with me which is nice. Like it feels like I've rewired the way that I maneuver. ZAK: Isn't that such an amazing thing? JOSH: Totally. I think it's awesome. It's like one of the coolest things about being a human is that you can, like, see results and I think there are probably people, I imagine, who live with depression and other kinds of mental illness might have a harder time feeling clear about, like, what they deserve or what they're capable of asking for and so I don't want to be like, this is easy for everyone to do. But if it's something that you can apply, that you feel able to apply, comfortable to apply...and also, I think this is...my friend Sarah Haji, I believe it was Sarah Haji that coined the slogan that became a pretty popular meme for awhile of, "Grant me the confidence of a mediocre white man." So I understand the gender and sexuality and racial privilege at play too which is why I'm not like, "Be demanding! Throw your weight around!" But I do think that being polite and courteous and asking for the thing you want once, like, you so rarely get what you want if you don't ask and people are so rarely mad if you ask for something politely once and if they are, they are being unreasonable not you.
The rising-star comedian and writer, who won three Emmys and two Peabodys for his contributions to HBO's John Oliver vehicle before moving over to Showtime's first late night show, reflects on venturing into standup, co-creating Modern Seinfeld and working with talents spanning the spectrum of senses of humor. But first: Gil Robertson, the co-founder and co-chief of the African-American Film Critics Association, joins Scott to discuss his career and organization, which will present its first TV Awards this weekend. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Matthew Whitehurst and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham.
Chilly Underground debuts its first comedy segment on this edition, welcoming comedian and Last Week Tonight writer Josh Gondelman to the studio. The interview was a throwback to when Josh’s ‘Modern Seinfeld’ Twitter account was beginning to surge into prominence and he spoke about what it was like to be riding the sudden Twitter boom, to the point where real life Seinfeld actors were giving him praise. Gondelman also discusses his Boston comedy roots and joined co-host Ben Conrad for a round of Seinfeld inspired trivia.Listen to Chilly Underground live every Saturday 1pm on Radio RAMPA 620 AMFor more visit: www.ChillyUnderground.com
Chilly Underground debuts its first comedy segment on this edition, welcoming comedian and Last Week Tonight writer Josh Gondelman to the studio. The interview was a throwback to when Josh’s ‘Modern Seinfeld’ Twitter account was beginning to surge into prominence and he spoke about what it was like to be riding the sudden Twitter boom, to the point where real life Seinfeld actors were giving him praise. Gondelman also discusses his Boston comedy roots and joined co-host Ben Conrad for a round of Seinfeld inspired trivia.Lauren Daab moved to Canada in November 2016, the same month Donald Trump won the Presidency. She joined Chilly Pete to discuss what it has been like being abroad during the Trump Presidency, a very odd political time in American history. Daab discusses the constant Trump fascination she confronts from our Northern neighbors, as well as what it’s like watching from the sidelines as political norms and institutions are challenged on a daily basis. Rabbi Yisroel Nassim joins Chilly Pete for the programs “Ethical Dilemma” segment. In this edition, questions such as when is the right time to disclose ones large student loan debt to a significant other, and if it is ever okay to keep secret the fact that certain young children in baby group are not vaccinated at the request of a parent. Be sure to subscribe to Chilly Underground on your favorite Podcasting services including iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker.Listen to Chilly Underground live every Saturday 1pm on Radio RAMPA 620 AMFor more visit: www.ChillyUnderground.com
He's the nicest man in comedy, and a long-time friend. Josh Gondelman is great! You may have seen his work online as "Modern Seinfeld" (@SeinfeldToday), on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, or on stage in New York, and all over the country. Thanks for listening. Rate and review this podcast on iTunes so I can ruin it with ads in two years. @joshgondelman @jimtews
In today's fun-filled episode Jason talks to comedian and writer for HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Josh Gondelman! Josh co-created Modern Seinfeld, the Twitter account of premises for episodes of Seinfeld if the show were still on today. Jason and Josh talk about how he came up with premises for Modern Seinfeld and writing comedy in general. Josh also has a new comedy album out called Physical Whisper, available now on iTunes, Rooftop Comedy and BandCamp! Find out more about Josh at JoshGondelman.com and follow him on Twitter: @JoshGondelman Follow Jason and the podcast on Twitter: @JasonFarrJokes, @ThereItIsPod
Josh Gondelman is a writer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO and has contributed to Billy Eichner’s show Billy on the Street, The New Yorker, and McSweeney’s. His second stand up special Physical Whisper is currently out and he made his stand up debut on Conan. After writing and doing stand up in small rooms in Boston, he became best known for Tweeting under the name @Seinfeld Today, aka Modern Seinfeld, with a friend Jack Moore. We spoke one-on-one about the disgusting bathrooms in comedy rooms to Gondelman’s sunny disposition and how performing in New York is simply the most challenging and cathartic. @joshgondelman and @catielazarus
Great person, comic and writer Josh Gondelman (from John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight and Modern Seinfeld) joins us for a talk about comedy writing, Donald trump’s hate tweets, forging a way for comedy in the midst tragedy, Boston accents, his gf and pug, Nick DiPaolo, dick jokes, National Lampoon, Monty Python, Mr Show, Modern Seinfeld, a Seinfeld anecdote, customs problems, Fargo, Kate Walsh, explosive chem, great TV, listener questions, Ann Arbor, comedians on dating, writing jokes about someone you’re dating, Sam’s NY character, attempts at Holocaust humor, creative process & downtime. Get Josh’s book (co-written with Joe Berkowitz) You Blew It and CD Everything’s The Best. Follow @joshgondelman @SeinfeldToday @anyamarina @sammorril @philmhanley @standupnylabs Email weknownothingpod@gmail.com or call 347-467-1240 Visit StandUpNY.com to see when Phil and Sam are performing live at Stand Up NY and AnyaMarina.com for Anya’s tour dates. Listen to all our other great podcasts at StandUpNYLabs.com
Class is in session! This week's episode we get into it with almost football star turned musical theater kid, Jack Moore. Jack graduated from his all boys catholic high school in '06 and has since then started viral twitter account, Modern Seinfeld, contributed to notable publications such as GQ, and writes for Hulu's Difficult People. Contrary to his life now, Jack's athletic ability pointed him towards football fame before surgery drastically changed his life path. Tune in to find out which play PLAYED a part in his transition from jock to creative, what J.U.G.s are, and what Jack would tell his past self.
A central component of Purim observance is, of course, the raucous, collective reading of the Book of Esther. That tradition has evolved into a virtual industry of theatrical storytelling events, or Purimspiels. This year, Vox Tablet decided to jump on the bandwagon. We commissioned four young comedians and/or comedy writers—Josh Gondelman (of recent Modern Seinfeld fame), Emily Heller, Rob Kutner, and Judy Batalion—to share personal stories related to one of several Purim-related themes. With guest host Rebecca Soffer as emcee, here are their stories, which take us on ill-advised cross-country road trips, deposit us in awkward dinner conversations, and remind us of the many ways one can hide one’s identity... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week on BG: Emily and Lisa delve into the world of sexually active popes, comedian Josh Gondelman talks about his wildly popular Twitter account, Modern Seinfeld, and professional cut-up Dale Kipp (Micah Sherman) joins the ladies to discuss the fascinating world of crop circles. Emily Heller Lisa Hanawalt Josh Gondelman Micah Sherman