Podcasts about occasionally awesome

A very special Occasionally Awesome with a special announcement about the show near the one hour mark. We hope you enjoy this episode with our dynasty guest Jayson Thibault. Get his album 'Return to the Red State' January 6th on All Things Records, iTunes and wherever music and comedy can be streamed. Kevin and Nick would like to thank everyone for listening, sending thoughtful emails about the episodes and any and everything else that reminded us to keep doing this podcast week after week, coming out to live standup shows and saying hi and always, always, always being awesome. You guys are the best.

This week we talk about the Good Times with my friend, Kevin Christy. Kevin is a comedian and artist in Los Angeles. Listen to his podcast, "Occasionally Awesome," which he co-hosts with Nick Youssef.

Nick and Kevin pick a few crimes they would commit if they could get away with them or if once a year there was a purge- a day where any and all crime is legal.

Leslie Grossman just got back from a trip to Japan and comes on the show to talk all about it. If you've heard Leslie on Occasionally Awesome before you know she can make going to a grocery store funny and interesting. This episode is no exception. Follow Leslie on Twitter at @missleslieG and Instagram at @LeslieGrossman. PRE-ORDER NICK'S NEW ALBUM '1982' ON ITUNES TODAY!!! OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE IS MAY 27TH. ALSO: If you haven't subscribed to and rated and reviewed Occasionally Awesome yet, here is your reminder.

Nick and Kevin invite Jayson Thibault a good friend and current record holder for most guest appearances on Occasionally Awesome over to discuss the life of Prince. Jayson is the biggest Prince fan they know. The guys hang out, share stories and reflect on all the good times they had growing up listening to a unique musical icon the world lost too soon.

Ed Templeton is back this time with his lovely wife Deanna to talk all about their worldly travels and impart wisdom and advice on Nick, Kevin and the Occasionally Awesome listeners. Ed and Deanna are a well traveled couple and have great taste in art and food so listen closely and take notes before your next trip to Europe.

Sandy Danto, talented comedian and beloved friend of the show returns to Occasionally Awesome to promote what is without question the most unique comedy special to ever be filmed. Before he can film this special he will need our help. Sandy has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to finance this special. Listen to the episode for what he's doing, what he needs and how we can help. If the title alone suggests anything, this will be one of the coolest, craziest most fun Kickstarters you will ever have the pleasure of helping fund.

A pretty self explanatory episode. Nick and Kevin are back with a few things that they love and feel like you should love too! Included are books, TV, a great new way to consume coffee and other fun stuff. Remember to subscribe, rate and review Occasionally Awesome on iTunes. Every little bit helps!

Plain and simple: the humans who can lead a band better than anyone else. The faces and voices and personas that take a band from good to great to unforgettable.There were many to choose from so feel free to shout out any Kevin and Nick may have forgotten to mention. REMINDER: Subscribe, rate and review Occasionally Awesome on iTunes!!

Occasionally Awesome remembers the life, music, style and legacy of David Bowie.

What better way to celebrate the Christmas spirit than to read and discuss the 11 Satanic Rules of the Earth. Anyone can do a regular Christmas episode and talk about Jesus and presents, but Occasionally Awesome dives right into the mysterious worshippers of the dark lord Lucifer and figure out what their belief system has them living. What Nick and Kevin find just might surprise you. HOLIDAY SPECIAL: From Christmas Eve through New Years Eve, buy one Nick Youssef coffee mug pin and get the second half off. use promo code: mughead at checkout. Happy holidays everyone!

Kevin and Nick spend an episode going over the little things things that bother them and try to figure out how and why and whether there is a way to deal with them in an adult manner. Remember to subscribe to Occasionally Awesome on iTunes and rate and review the show. Thanks!!

One of Occasionally Awesome's favorite guests and friends, Jayson Thibault (@theteeb) joins us for another music themed conversation where the best and worst concerts are discussed. The episode starts off with some discussion on social media and the upcoming election then goes full steam into music with Prince, Monsters of Folk, Tool, Radiohead and many more great and awful shows the guys have seen over the years. Enjoy. Remember!! Subscribe to Occasionally Awesome on iTunes and rate and review the podcast. Every little bit helps. Thanks!!

Nick and Kevin recommend some style related tips and items for the fall and winter season. Included are staple pieces everyone should have for their wardrobe ranging from affordable, entry level to higher end and also some weird and more unusual choices neither of the guys wear but are considering. Don't forget to subscribe to Occasionally Awesome on iTunes and rate and review the podcast.

A listener recommended a list for Kevin and Nick to discuss called '13 Worst Songs from the 90s.' What the guys discovered upon reading it is that the list is full of songs that are actually really cool. They spend the episode defending them and tearing into Vice and other publications who decide one week something is cool and the next week that same thing is awful all in the name of filling website column space. Subscribe to Occasionally Awesome on iTunes and rate and review the podcast. Every little bit helps!

Kliph Nesteroff, comedy historian and calssic showbiz expert (his Twitter handle speaks for itself: @ClassicShowbiz) just wrote a book called The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels and the Hundred Year History of American Comedy. The book is a must read for all comedians and fans of comedy. It takes you through early vaudeville, the rise of the standup, the first late night talk shows, the comedy boom and podcasts. Order it right after you listen to this episode. Also: Don't forget to subscribe to Occasionally Awesome on iTunes and rate and review the show. Every little bit helps. Thanks and see you next week!

In this festive non-spooky Halloween episode we overdose on candy and talk costumes & share stories with hosts from the "Occasionally Awesome" podcast Nick Youssef and Kevin Christy. We coin Jerry "Scrooge-o-ween" and air out a fight between him and Bre. Follow us on Twitter @b4bpodcast, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat: B4bpodcast Tune in to Jerry's sports podcast "Bad 4 Sports" 

Kevin, Nick and Leslie Grossman had a little tiff on Twitter about the best flavors of ice cream, so what better way to resolve their differences than by buying their favorite flavors of mint chip ice cream and devoting an entire episode of Occasionally Awesome to taste testing them and figuring out which brand wins.

One of Occasionally Awesome's best friends, Jayson Thibault returns to the show (and LA) after a five month hiatus. Jayson comes by to catch up and talk about Chicago, and the question Nick and Kevin ambush him with: what are your desert island top 5 songs. Jayson points out that Nick and Kevin have yet to do their episode on the subject, then he complies and comes up with some of his own. The conversation jumps from music to the 80s to Bill Cosby back to music and in many other fun directions. We love @theteeb and so should you. Enjoy.

Jerry Ferrara is back! Jerry is Occasionally Awesome's first Legacy Guest (has appeared three times). Today Jerry comes by to talk about his obsession with sneakers, specifically the Air Jordan. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the brand and shoe. This episode is very heavy on the sneaker talk, but there are a lot of cool stories from Jerry's childhood as well as how he handles getting free stuff now that he is a successful and famous actor. All that and more!

Kevin and Nick visit Barnsdall Art Park for a free exhibit featuring the work of artist Robert Williams and a retrospective on the magazine he founded, Juxtapoz. They discuss the inception of low brow art and how far it has come. Also, Occasionally Awesome now has new intro music by the very talented 'Moan Red.' Visit moanred.com to check out more music.

The cohost of "Occasionally Awesome", and my pal Nick Youssef hangs out this week. We talk about arcades, McDonalds, being a rebel, and why "family" is the greatest. Please buy his album "Stop Not Owning This".

Nick and Kevin share a fondness for graphic t-shirts. They have obsessed over them since they were kids so they sat down and went through all the shirts they either owned or wanted since they were kids. A lot of nostalgia in this episode as No Fear, Hypercolor, Bones Brigade, Metallica, Iron Maiden The Far Side and many more are covered. Also, stay tuned at the end for an announcement about a t-shirt that may or may not be about the Occasionally Awesome podcast.

Mens fashion and style are two of the recurring themes Occasionally Awesome covers so why not have a professional stylist on to discuss it in detail. Ilaria Urbinati has built an impressive career outfitting major celebrities such as Bradley Cooper, Ian Somerhalder, Richard Armitage, Armie Hammer and more with red carpet wear and press tour outfits. Nick and Kevin talk with her about getting her start working on The L Word, opening the clothing boutique Confederacy in Los Angeles and how she went from a single client to a huge roster of A list celebs who help dictate the trends in mens fashion. Later in the episode Kevin and Nick ask specific advice about their fashion and the styles they see in the neighborhoods they live in. Fun and really informative episode. The intro song for this episode is 'Come Pick Me Up,' by Ryan Adams.

Jeff Richards is a multi-talented performer; sketch, improv, standup, impressions (he pulls out a few near the end) and now music. Occasionally Awesome invited Jeff over to talk about his latest project; making music. The songs Jeff has been making and releasing are hard to pin down to any genre. They're hilarious and interesting but in no way like the comedic parody songs most comedians do. You just have to watch and listen. The intro song for this episode features his song 'Muscle Bitch' and the end of the episode has the song 'Def Wanna F' in its entirety. Please sit back and enjoy this conversation with one of the most talented comedians the Los Angeles comedy scene and The Comedy Store has to offer. After the episode make sure to visit www.tastyjeff.com to see more of his work.

The ever so charming and funny Leslie Grossman comes by and brings her delightful personalty to Occasionally Awesome. We start off with Nick explaining why he loves coffee so much and shares his theory on why Starbucks is so depressing. THe conversation turns to how parents and their children act in public and Leslie shares her take on what she sees and how she parents. Later Kevin decides to put the future of his dating life in her very capable hands. The intro song for his episode is 'Do You,' by Spoon.

Actor, comedian and one of the coolest people around, Cort McCown is here today for a very sex charged episode. The guys cover the many aspects of women, dating, sex, how our culture views prostitution, porn and more. It’s Occasionally Awesome’s dirtiest episode ever!! Check out Cort on his own podcast, Insensitivity Training on All Things Comedy. The intro song for this episode is ‘Some Girls,’ by The Rolling Stones.

JC Coccoli brings a whole lot of fun and excitement to Occasionally Awesome. The episode starts with a recent sex story and the new man in her life and his motorcycles. Later, Kevin and Nick discuss what kind of tattoos she should get next and where. All that and more. Enjoy! The intro song for this episode is 'It's My Life,' by The Animals.

You guys asked for another music episode and here it is. Not only does Occasionally Awesome devote this entire episode to 90s music, but we do it with a very special guest who was there through it all: Max Collins from Eve 6! Eve 6 became a very successful band in the 90s and since then, Max has continued to write and produce music, most recently a solo album titled 'Honey from the Icebox.' The guys spend this episode hanging out remembering their favorite bands and songs from the era; everything from Counting Crows to NOFX is covered. Max also shares a lot of great stories about the music industry and how Eve 6 got signed, started touring, and working with a lot of other great artists from that time period. If you’re into music, and grew up in the 90s, this episode is for you. One more thing: make sure to check out Max’s brand new single ‘Sports Bar’ from his new solo album 'Honey from the Icebox.' It's available on Spotify, Rdio, iTunes, YouTube and most anywhere music can be streamed and purchased.

If you listen to Ari Shaffir’s Skeptic Tank and Punch Drunk (which you should), you know Nick and Ari had a one on one basketball showdown in which the loser has to wear a pair of socks that the winner masturbates into (yes, you read that right). The play by play of the game is titled ‘Bag of Bets: Basketball’ and is available on the Punch Drunk podcast. Also available today is this episode of Occasionally Awesome where the socks are delivered and the loser wears them on the air. The game itself and what it's like to wear something this disgusting is discussed at length. Please enjoy this gross, crusty, and hilarious episode. The intro song for this episode is 'Babyhead,' by Diarrhea Planet.

Occasionally Awesome’s first bonus episode!! Since Kevin and Nick will be doing Jayson Thibault’s (@theteeb) 3 for 30 show at The Pasadena Ice House along with Stuart Thompson this weekend, they decided why not have the both of them on to hang out talk and talk about life, comedy and the upcoming show. This is a fun episode that covers a lot of ground; relationships, the value of celebrity, whether or not males and females can just be friends and more. ALSO- if you’re in the L.A area Saturday 3/29, come watch Nick, Jayson and Kevin all do half hour sets along with Stuart who will be opening and hosting the night. The intro song for this episode is ‘Seasons (waiting for You)’ by Future Islands.

Steve Simeone is a hilarious comedian who brings stories from his childhood to the stage and to this week's episode of Occasionally Awesome. The guy's hang out and think back to causing mischief as teenagers and how they still manage to do so as grownups, except now we're in charge and can eat all the ice cream we want! Also covered are how to fix customer service, the joys of air hockey and where to get a great Philly cheesesteak. This episode's intro song is 'Packing Blankets,' by Eels.

This week we have comedian Nick Youssef and director Stoney Sharp.  We also talk about bad cover songs, we have a Twitter game and the return of music news.  Follow Nick on Twitter @NickYoussef and check out his podcast Occasionally Awesome.  Follow Stoney @StoneySharp and check out his website The Colossal Youth.  If you are going to be in San Francisco Feb. 8 come see us do a live Jonah Raydio at Lost Weekend Video for SF Sketchfest.  Here’s a video of our friend Matt Mira singing some Third Eye Blind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plain and simple: Kevin gets drunk and Nick hits record. There are many funny and serious moments. Sit back, crack open a beer and enjoy a truly fun episode of Occasionally Awesome.

Kevin and Jerry go way back. He drops by Occasionally Awesome to hang out with the guys and talk about life after Entourage, fans, opening up Fat Sal's (an awesome restaurant) wanting to be Kevin's drinking buddy and a lot more.

Our friend and one of the stars of The League on FXX, Steve Rannazzisi, stops by Occasionally Awesome and talks about life as a comic, actor, husband, father and proud owner of a brand new vasectomy. Snip snip. Enjoy.