Podcasts about mtv's the state

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with guest, Michael Patrick Jann of the legendary comedy sketch show MTV's the State as well as podcast host of Michael Patrick Jann Can't Direct Traffic. Director, Actor, Producer and Writer involved in countless shows including Reno911!, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Wayne, Atypical, Little Britain USA and Let's Go To Prison talks coming from Albany, NY going to NYU and taking us through a journey to where he is today.   We discuss the mindset coming from a small town and connecting with his cast member's of The State, to the importance of family support, dealing with self doubt and how to conduct yourself professionally by making mistakes to learn from along the way.  We discuss the importance of having a place to reset your mind and how movies have been a big part of the mental break from creative dry spells and stressful situations. By the end of this episode you will hear great lessons and stories to help you in life and business no matter what your profession is.  You will understand the mix of confidence, talent, self confidence and luck in becoming successful and we will hear a very entertaining hour of a successful and colorful career in entertainment over the past few decades with some immediate lessons you can implement in your life today. Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelpjann?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelpjann/?hl=en Michael Patrick Jann Can't Direct Traffic Podcast: https://mpjcantdirecttraffic.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michael-patrick-jann-cant-direct-traffic/id1507058852 --- Connect with Nick Lamagna: 630.384.9443 www.NickNickNick.com Get discounted CBD from Naked Warrior Recovery!!! Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear, please leave a review by clicking here   Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes on Platforms by Clicking Here To Subscribe. Click Here social media connections at Social media Links for Facebook, IG, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest, David Wain. He and his NYU classmates co-created and starred in the hit sketch show, MTV's The State. He also is credited with an impressive list of acting, directing, writing and producing in movies such as Wet Hot American Summer, Role Models, Wanderlust and A Futile and Stupid Gesture among many others.  Among the list of his television credits include the hilarious Medical Police, Children's Hospital, Party Down and Stella! Wain has created projects where today's stars got their big break in acting including Bradley Cooper, Elizabeth Banks and worked alongside Paul Rudd, Jennifer Aniston and more as well as his core crew from NYU to this day In many projects. His Instagram and social media shows his many talents in art, music and magic for a true Renaissance Man! By the end of this episode, you will realize how difficult it can be to be in this entertainment industry. It takes a lot of hard work, patience, and dedication because you will face a lot of rejections. We go deep into the mindset of a creator, we discuss time management, focus and persistence among other great topics in this outstanding interview with the always impressive David Wain.  Wain shares his pieces of advice, regrets, updates on his current projects, and more. There's a lot to unpack, you don't want to miss this! ~ About David Wain: David Wain is a director, writer, actor and comedian. He has directed six feature films, the most recent being the Sundance hit A Futile and Stupid Gesture (starring Will Forte, Domhnall Gleeson & Emmy Rossum) which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival (and on Netflix) last year. Previously he directed and co-wrote the movies Wet Hot American Summer, The Ten, Role Models, Wanderlust and They Came Together.    On television, he's the co-creator, co-writer and director of Medical Police, an epic action comedy series which premieres on Netflix this coming January. His newest project is Today's Special, a unique daily topical sitcom, currently pilot prep at Warner Media.   Previously he was co-creator (with Michael Showalter) and sole director of two Netflix eight-part mini-series: Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, and Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later.  He also plays the swarthy, sexy Israeli counselor “Yaron.”  He was also an executive producer, writer, director and frequent guest star of Children's Hospital, Adult Swim's hit series starring Rob Corddry, Megan Mullally, Henry Winkler and Malin Akerman. The show ran for seven seasons, winning six Emmy Awards. (Medical Police is a spin-off of Children's Hospital.)    He co-created and co-starred in two other TV series, both of which have an enduring cult following: The State (MTV) and Stella (Comedy Central).   He has written, directed and/or acted in dozens of other movies and TV shows including Broad City, Portlandia, Superstore, New Girl, Party Down, Drunk History, Another Period, Younger, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Superjail, Fresh Off the Boat and The Daily Show. He is the voice of Courtney (Gene's necklace-sucking girlfriend) on Bob's Burgers.    his co-stars include Kerri Kenney-silver, Michael Ian Black, Ken Marino, Thomas Patrick Lennon, Paul Rudd, Henry Winkler, Alan Alda and inspired comedians like Bert kreischer so many more! --- Connect with David Wain:    Website: https://davidwain.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidwain?ref_src=twsrc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidwain/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8hExk7QXj1tP-jGxcMU1xg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidwain --- Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Nick Lamagna Podcast@nicknicknick.com Phone: 630.384.9443 Find all social media connections Here including Facebook, IG, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Listen and Subscribe to The A Game Podcast on Apple, Spotify and all platforms at: www.NickNickNick.com/Links Please rate and review HERE

Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast as The State cast interviews continue with the great Kevin Allison.  Kevin is an accomplished actor, TV host, writer, producer and director who got his start in the early 90's in MTV's The State Sketch show.  Allison created and hosts the uncensored weekly audio podcast RISK, a storytelling show "where people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share.” RISK is also a monthly live show in New York City and Los Angeles. Kevin has simply “done it all” in the entertainment fields and gave us a very heartfelt, generous inside look.    By the end of this episode, you will learn lessons from Kevin Allison that you can apply to many aspects of life and business not just entertainment.   Kevin gives entrepreneurial tips on his success, shares an amazing piece of advice that he received from legendary Director Spike Lee while attending NYU that he still values today, and he gives his insight about some ways to find and keep good people on your team in and out of Hollywood. This again is a special episode with a very talented, driven, hilarious and kind person.  Lets keep The State interviews going and you will not be disappointed, check it out on all platforms and especially on Youtube with the links below to get the full Kevin Allison visual experience!  Go to www.NickNickNick.com/Links to get a limited time only Zoom with The State Reunion recording and T-Shirt where funds will go to charity!   Also see options for discounted Naked Warrior Recovery CBD as well as options for Real Estate Fundings under the "Affiliates" section at the same link.   About Kevin Allison: Born February 16, 1970 in Ohio, Kevin Allison started as a comedic writer and actor even before attending NYU. Now perhaps best known as a writing and performing member of The State on MTV. Some of those unforgettable sketches on the show starring Allison include "Taco Mail," "Mr. Magina", "Dreamboy", and "The Jew, the Italian, and the Redhead Gay."  He starred alongside such greats as Ken Marino, David Wain, Thomas Lennon, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, Joe Lo Truglio, Robert Ben Garant, Michael Patrick Jann, Todd Holoubek and worked with Margaret Cho and Darah Silverman among many others. Allison hosts the free audio podcast RISK!. He is the creator of this storytelling show "where people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share." RISK! is also a live show in New York City Angeles. Allison tours to other cities with the show on a consistent basis as well   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.allison2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekevinallison/?hl=en             Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKevinAllison   Connect with Nick Lamagna: 630.263.5804 www.NickNickNick.com   Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here   Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes on Platforms by Clicking Here To Subscribe Find all social media connections at Social media Links for Facebook, IG, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Rate and Review The A Game Podcast on Apple Click Here to Review Links and Resources from this Episode Connect with Nick Lamagna nick@nicknicknick.com Phone: 630.384.9443   Find all social media connections at    *** www.nicknicknick.com/links *** for Facebook, IG, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.   Listen and Subscribe to The A Game Podcast on Apple, Spotify and all platforms at: *** www.nicknicknick.com/links ***  

Anthony is back with Scruff for Part 2 where they enter the world of 90's television with MTV's The State and The Adventures of Pete & Pete! Join us as we dissect the Pete & Pete/Rock 'n' Roll connection and learn that Nickelodeon was better with music than MTV ever was. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sentimentallyill/support

Now we're in the Future Future. It's like a super future way better than your normal future. This episode is a look at the often overlooked sketch comedy show "The State." Chris, Dave, and Derrick dip their... toes into this subject from the magic sack.  We will take a look at their humble begins, their ahead of the times style of comedy, and their fiery demise on an airplane with Richie Valens and Buddy Holly... wait that's The Big Bopper.  Join us as we discuss Kevin, Michael, Robert, Todd, Michael, Kerri, Thomas, Joe, Ken, Michael, and David. Until next week, we're outta heeeeeeeeeeeeere.

On this episode we chat with the storytelling legend Kevin Allison. We discuss his time with MTV's The State, his transition from sketch to storytelling, his school "The Story Studio," and the launch of his wildly popular podcast and live show: RISK! Featuring a live story by Ben Garant recorded at RISK! in New York City. Produced by David Crabb, Rachel Hamberg, Morgan Jones, Jesse Rogala & Tyler Dorson. Theme music by Monogold. For information about storytelling classes and workshops, go to www.crabblabb.com

I chat with Michael Ian Black (Wet Hot American Summer, MTV's The State) on the set of the Amazon show BEEF in this super special throwback episode. Follow Michael on Twitter: @michaelianblack & yours truly at @jason_horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Allison (Risk!, MTV's The State) is a freaking delight. Whether it's his infectious laughter, his willingness to be honest no matter the cost, or a shared love of eating Doritos with milk, Rachel may have found her new best friend. And we think you will too! Exclamation point! On the latest YLM, we learn about Kevin's early life as a gay kid in Ohio, explore his imperfect veganism, and in honor of Risk!, Rachel and Producer Aaron share stories about some of the weird & risky foods they've eaten. Rachel also talks to "Cocktail Evangelist" Robert Hess about the history of, and how one should make, the perfect martini. (HINT: James Bond has it all wrong.)

Kevin Allison is the creator of RISK! and a former cast member of MTV's The State. Once The State went off the air, Kevin found himself adrift, broke, and hopeless in New York City at the tender age of 23. He found himself wandering the streets, literally shouting at the heavens, asking when, and how, he was going to find another job. This week, Kevin's harrowing story of how money literally pushed him to the brink.Trigger warning: suicide and eating disorders.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I discuss Catching the Big Fish (by David Lynch) with Kevin Allison (RISK!; MTV's The State, and Reno 911). In our interview we chat about the book, as well as: finding creativity, Transcendental Meditation, self-help books,  and Kevin's exploration into the world of erotic hypnosis workshops.   Read the book notes @ www.on-books.com  

Kerri Kenney-Silver of MTV's The State, Reno 911 and a zillion other things (Burning Love, Anger Management) stopped by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to discuss the movie she just worked on, improv versus scripted acting, "tushie burps," burps in general, Dustin's balls, relationships, being a woman in comedy (and whether it's something she thinks about often), a panel discussion about women and comedy where she and Alison met and little league parents. Also there was a burping demonstration, Just Me Or Everyone (click here to see the JMOEs we put on the screen), HGFY and more!