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Scott and Scott return for a special quarantine edition of R U Talkin' R.E.M. RE: ME? They discuss their experiences in the lockdown, talk about Adam's cool biology teacher, debut an episode of “Another Good One,” and review the viral video of the Dean of Tisch dancing to “Losing My Religion.” The Scotts also listen to Bono’s new song “#SING4LIFE" during an episode of U Talkin’ U2 To Me? and pay tribute to the recent passing of R.E.M. drummer Bill Rieflin.
Chris Tyler drops in to the Gateway to discuss the first album that he ever purchased, "Achtung Baby" by U2. Chris describes his childhood growing up listening to his father's "World Music" on Toronto Island and the shift that he experienced when he found his own private music. Howard and Chris talk about the band's creative method and how it is similar to the improv method that they use to create music together in musical improv. They also talk about the power of U2 as a live band. Link to "From The Sky Down" the "Achtung Baby" documentary referenced in the episode: https://youtu.be/soSCN6cGMxE Podcasts about "Achtung Baby" referenced in the episode from "U Talkin' U2 To Me" https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/aaea4e69-af51-495e-afc9-a9760146922b/98421899-6b38-430e-bf91-aa3200e14c3d/5de40ad4-b937-494d-940b-aa3200e14c3d/podcast.rss https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/aaea4e69-af51-495e-afc9-a9760146922b/98421899-6b38-430e-bf91-aa3200e14c3d/5de40ad4-b937-494d-940b-aa3200e14c3d/podcast.rss Spotify Playlist of songs referenced or played on the episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rG4wXD7226dKDMLqZkjar?si=g-xk2QJDR5-PZ1Sj7QQV9w You can also access this podcast on Spotify, Stitcher and all other platforms that peddle podcasts. If you have an apple product you can access the show on iTunes/Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/gateway-music/id1456290890 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gatewaymusicpodcast/
Hey, friends! Happy 2019, and welcome to another year of Mousterpiece Cinema! We're kicking off the new year by commemorating the 25th anniversary of a film that opened on the first Friday in January to almost entirely harsh, very negative reviews. But is it possible that this film was unfairly maligned by critics back in early 1994? The film in question is the cult comedy Cabin Boy, starring Chris Elliott as one of the infamous fancy lads who has to go on a unique quest to become a man, encountering talk-show hosts who sell monkeys, six-armed women, giants, iceberg monsters, and, of course, Andy Richter. Scott and Josh are joined by friend of the show Charles Bramesco for the first episode of the new year to talk about whether or not this film is as good as its cult reputation suggests, if critics had it right the first time, deepfakes, and, of course, a healthy amount of U Talkin' U2 To Me? references. Check out the new show now!
Adam Scott Aukerman are back to discuss R.E.M.’s 2018 live album box set “R.E.M. at the BBC.” They also talk about Robin Hood, Twilight Zone, and we hear another episode of “U Talkin’ U2 To Me?”. This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/REM code: REM).
Adam Scott Aukerman are back together this week to discuss all of R.E.M.’s collaborations. They also talk about Scott being trapped in a parking lot for hours as The Cure played in concert, the cursing situation at their households, and Prince. Plus, an important update in another episode of “U Talkin’ U2 To Me?”. This episode is brought to you by Leesa (www.leesa.com/rem).
Jason Balla, guitarist & vocalist from Chicago-based NE-HI, joins me in the studio to talk about the musical influences he brings to the table when writing for and playing with the band. From Wire, to Brian Eno's No New York compilation, to Women, he walks me through the artists that have taught him the minimalist, no-wave sound he knows and loves. We also chat about where he gets inspiration from when it comes to song-writing, what the band likes to listen to on the road (shoutout, U Talkin' U2 To Me?) and he tells me about collaborating with Jamilia Woods. Music by NE-HI themselves
Adam Scott Aukerman return to discuss U2’s fourteenth studio album Songs of Experience and with the permission of the band give listeners an EXCLUSIVE first listen to the album track by track. Plus, we get a much needed Harry Potter and Halloween update from Adam and much more! Buy new U Talkin’ U2 To Me? t-shirts at podswag.com.
Adam Scott Aukerman are back! They discuss seeing U2 live at the Rose Bowl, break down the setlist and talk about the Joshua Tree Anniversary Tour. We get a long anticipated Harry Potter update from Adam and much more! Buy new U Talkin’ U2 To Me? t-shirts at podswag.com. This episode is sponsored by SeatGeek and Leesa.
Tim's 16-year-old cousin, James, stops by for a podcast about the Ed Helms and Christina Applegate led Vacation (Skylar Gisando, Steele Stebbins, Chris Hemsworth, Leslie Mann, Beverly D'Angelo, Chevy Chase, Charlie Day, Ron Livingston, John Francis Daley) continuation. We don't spoil this one for you since it's still in theaters, so SAFE LISTENING AHEAD! We talk about the current state of bullying in high school, Anthony talks about the current state of Linda Cardellini, and Sigmund Freud pops in to give some much needed analysis. Adam Scott Aukerman may have snagged a big fish when U2 visited U Talkin' U2 To Me? last week, but someone equally important to our show visits us from beyond the grave.
It's been awhile (#staind) since you've heard from us, but we're back and weirder than ever! This ep (short for episode) is a tribute to one of our favorite podcasts, U Talkin' U2 To Me. Since they have the market on all things U2 (like band member names and what instruments they play) we thought to ourselves, what do we have the market on? And well, the answer was obvious, William M. Joel. Welcome to U Talkin' UJoel To Me? In fact, we are talkin' ujoel to you! Consider this your encyclopedic guide to all things Billy Joel. So, sit back and float on down the River of Dreams, and hey, why not grab a bottle of red or bottle of white while you're at it because we're going to tell her about it (and you too! U2?) and maybe even go to a little extremes, but you know what, so it goes. As always, link below, head over to itunes, give us your William M. Joel #hottakes (we know you've got them), etc.
For 11 years Tony Thaxton was the drummer for the band “Motion City Soundtrack.” In 2013 he left the world of rock and roll and started the “Feliz Navipod,” a year round Christmas themed comedy podcast. Tony also co-hosts the podcast “U Two Talkin’ U2 to Me Too? Yes.,” a podcast where they talk about the podcast “”U Talkin’ U2 To Me?”. Thaxton has also been drumming for the band “The Pride of Erie PA,” and writing his own songs.
The talented, charming, dashing Adam Scott of U Talkin’ U2 To Me? joins Josh to talk about his new film Hot Tub Time Machine 2, his thoughts on Parks and Recreation coming to an end, not knowing what where he was going with his career before being a part of Party Down, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Scott Aukerman made their way to SF Sketchfest for a special U Talkin' U2 To Me? episode recorded LIVE from Cobb’s Comedy Club! Scott & Scott talk U2 to Sally, the very first college girl on the show before going through their Top 10 U2 Songs of All Time. Plus, the Scotts chat about the ‘Dance as they open up I Love Films as well as answer some burning questions from the fans out in the audience.
Adam Scott Aukerman have seen the U2 signal in the sky and are back for a special holiday episode of U Talkin’ U2 To Me! They'll talk about Bono’s bike accident, U2 playing a concert without Bono, the Songs of Innocence + Experience tour, Films of Innocence, U2's Christmas songs, and their upcoming LIVE UTU2TM show. Plus, the Scotts talk Star Wars in another edition of I Love Films and play a game of Did This Come Out This Year or Not. Get tickets now for U Talkin’ U2 To Me? LIVE at SF Sketchfest over at www.sfsketchfest.com !
This is the first podcast in which Tony Thaxton and Todd Cooper discuss their love for the "U Talkin' U2 To Me?" podcast. In it, they uncover their equal not caring too much about U2ness.
I'm your host Marc Hershon and this IS Epi 96 of Succotash, the Comedy Podcast Podcast. (If you missed it, there WAS an Epi 95.5 which I did from the road when I headed down to the 3rd Annual Los Angeles Podcast Festival - check out the blog entry just beneath this one!) I was hoping to record this episode as I was sitting in the Squarespace Podcast Lab, surrounded by podcasters interviewing other podcasters. But the time got away from me – it seems there was always someone else to interview or to be interviewed by for THEIR show. I will be featuring my own interviews with other podcasters over the next bunch of shows but not on THIS episode. This episode features my interview with Robert Campos and Donna LoCIcero, the movie makers behind 3 Still Standing, a documentary that looks at the San Francisco comedy scene back to the 1980s through the lives and careers of a trio of local comedians: Will Durst, Johnny Steele, and Larry “Bubbles” Brown. I found one of the interesting things about Robert and Donna is that they’re not from a comedy background but are real, bona fide documentarians who have done hours of material for television. You'll hear about their fascinating background and how they cooked up the idea for the project. This is their first feature-length film and they’re coming at it as fans of comedy. I think you’ll enjoy our chat… …Not to mention a sneak peek of the movie itself! Here's the trailer… 3 Still Standing from beanfieldproductions on Vimeo. Chillpak "Partycast" I made the drive to Los Angeles from San Francisco in time to catch the Chillpak Hollywood Hour live "partycast" from the Bottle Rock bar in downtown LA. I was a lively time but I haven't had a chance to snip a bit of that show for you yet. But thanks to hosts Dean Haglund and Phil Leirness for putting on the dog. The 10 Most Active Shows On Sticher's Top 100 Comedy Podcast List As mentioned before, this feature may be cut in the near future in order to save us time on the podcast UNLESS there are some vocal or social advocates who want to stand up for it. Where else can you get a run down of the ten shows that have moved up or down the list in the past week?Call the Succotash Hotline at (818) 921-7212 or email me at marc@SuccotashShow.com if you'd like to show your support for this segment. AT MOVED 9 The Duncan Trussell Family Hour + 724 What Say You? + 1035 SModcast >> Jay & Silent Bob Get Old + 1036 Off The Air – Chick McGee + 1155 Christopher Titus Podcast - 970 Cashing In with TJ Miller + 978 The Dana Gould Hour + 2985 The Mick Betancourt Show + 994 Fernando & Greg’s Daily Podcast + 5695 U Talkin’ U2 To Me? - 14 Clips Mike And Tom Eat SnacksIt’s been about a year but, at long last, Mike And Tom Eat Snacks, aka MATES, is back! Everyone, including themselves, thought that hosts Michael Ian Black and Tom Cavanaugh, were dead. But they’re not. They’re alive and snacking. And they celebrated their returns with a snack as old as snacks themselves…the humble hard boiled egg. We Have ConcernsI dropped a mention of the podcast We Have Concerns a couple of months ago in the This Week In Comedy Podcasts column on Splitsider.com. But we hadn’t yet played a clip. Jeff Cannata and Anthony Carboni have a lot of fun delving in the wonder and dread hidden inside seemingly innocuous things. F’rinstance, this clip is from their recent episode Algorithm is a Dancer. Dom Irrera LIVE from the Laugh FactoryI can’t believe that comedian Dom Irrera is almost 100 epis into his podcast, Dom Irrera LIVE from the Laugh Factory, and we’ve never featured a clip from his show before. Thanks to Tyson Saner, our Associate Producer, we are now. He does his show, interviewing comedians and talking about Hollywood, right from Hollywood’s Laugh Factory comedy store. Our clip is from a recent episode where Dom is talking to comedian John Heffron. Stick a fork in Epi96 because it’s done! We had clips. We had chat. We had pants. Coming up next episode will be more clips and one or two of the miniviews I had with some of the podcasters at the 3rd Annual LA Podfest. If you’d like to get in touch with me, shoot me an email at maarc@SuccotashShow.com. Or listen for the number for the Succotash Hotline when our friendly booth announcer Bill Heywatt says goodbye in a moment. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, CWERadio.com – that’s Clutch And Wiggle Entertainment Radio, where we replay all the time – and sometimes SoundCloud – been having some upload woes there – and please Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter and, as always, thanks for passing the Succotash!
Just four more shows after this one and we hit Epi100, the last show of the first season of Succotash, the Comedy Podcast Podcast. Seasons in podcasting seem a little silly to me, so I figured after almost 3 years and 100 ‘sodes, we’ll make THAT the end of season one. (I’m still trying to figure out if I have it together enough to do a live show somewhere for the 100th episode. Don’t know. We’ll see… I’ve also been talking with our Associate Producer Tyson Saner– or messaging him, more precisely, about a couple of format changes that Succotash is in for in the second season of the show. I’ll tell you more about that soon. Nothing major in terms of what you hear, just going to tighten up the struts on this rust heap a little bit and see if we can’t keep it flying a little longer. We only have a few comedy podcast clips to share with you this episode because the main attraction is my interview with comic–magician The Amazing Johnathan. He recently announced his retirement from performing live on stage and we find out during the interview. I had heard Johnathan on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast – a great interview, by the way. If you didn’t hear it, think about tracking it down over at WTFpod.com. But because I’ve known Johnathan for years, I figured it might be neat to get him on here to chat and we’d no doubt find some other things to talk about. Which we did… He's had an interesting career, starting out trying to do stage magic in Michigan, then street magic in San Francisco, before finding his unique "punk magician" spin on an act that has always been more about the laughs than the magic. Johnathan talks about those early days on the street - competing for sidewalk space with the likes of Harry Anderson and A. Whitney Brown. We also find out how a bet he made with a friend ended up keeping off Late Night with David Letterman for years after he made his debut. And once upon a time I was the head writer on a short-lived game show called Ruckus for Merv Griffin. Johnathan was the host and we talk about some of that craziness, too. We talk at length about Ruckus, actually and one of the things we bring up - in fact, something I did in this particular segment Johnathan uses to kick off and close our chat - was a gag called The Ultimate Blindfold. I came on stage as a"stooge", pretending to be a member of the theater audience, which was where we pulled our contestants from for each episode. That bit lives in perpetuity on YouTube, so I figured I'd slug it in the blog here… The 10 Most Active Shows on Stitcher's Top 100 Comedy Podcast List Nowhere else in Podcastland are you likely to hear a list featuring the 10 most active shows on any list. But we have it for you here! These are the shows that moved up OR down the most in the past week on Stitcher’s Top 100 Comedy Podcast List. (Some weeks we get big, massive swings in the numbers. Some weeks, not so much. Mostly single digit moves this week with a couple of exceptions.) AT MOVED8 SModcast >> Tell ‘Em, Steve-Dave! + 622 The Bugle + 826 Judge John Hodgman - 1032 Bertcast’s Podcast +1046 The Christopher Titus Podcast + 647 Off The Air – Chick McGee - 768 Sawbones: A Marital Tour…Misguided Medicine - 781 U Talkin’ U2 To Me? +3090 DVDASA with David Choe and Asa Akira -1295 By The Way: In Conversation with Jeff Garland - 7 As much as I kind of get a kick out of this feature, we may need to trim some fat if we move to a shorter show in a few episodes so this could be on the chopping block. Do YOU like the 10 Most Active? Enough to keep it in the show? Call into the Succotash Hotline – (818) 921-7212 – and let me know. Other Stuff In This Episode We have a fresh Burst O' Durst with our resident crankpot, comedian and social commentator Will Durst, who's talking about the new iPhone 6. This episode is sponsored by Henderson's Peer Sucker Pants. And we've got a few things to talk about in the Tweetsack. Clips Greg Proops’ Film ClubThis past week I reviewed Greg Proops’ OTHER podcast for the This Week In Comedy Podcasts column on Splitsider.com, then I shaved it off and put it up on Huffington Post, just for good measure. So I’m not talking about his The Smartest Man In The World podcast. This is his Greg Proops Film Club. It’s a once-a-month movie screening of something that Greg likes – and the most recent one film was The Man Who Would Be King, starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine at their most dashing but, in the segment we’re about to listen to, Proops goes off on a tangent about spending teenage nights at the local drive-in movie theater. P.F.’s Tape RecorderWe recently got hit up to revisit the P.F.’s Tape Recorder podcast, hosted by P.F. Wilson and to check out a recent episode featuring the Sklar Brothers – very funny comedians and hosts of the Sklarboro Country and Sklarboro County podcasts. P.F. wanted us to pay particularly close attention to his It’s Facebook NOT Factbook part of that epi, so that's what we do. The Geek GenerationI saw on the Independent Podcaster Association page on Facebook that The Geek Generation podcast hit its 200th episode. Congrats to host Rob Logan and his co-host Mike Volpe. These guys love talking about movies, TV shows, video games…pretty much anything their audience enjoys geeking out over. Our snippet is from their big Epi 200 where they get into…Oreos. Hitting The Road I'll be on the road later this week, heading to Los Angeles and the 3rd Annual Los Angeles Podcast Festival. (This year, BTW, for the first time they're offering a "virtual ticket" to the PodFest - for $25, you get to watch their "livestream" of the entire event online.) I'll kick off my Southland visit by dropping into the big "partycast" being thrown by Chillpak Hollywood Hour hosts Dean Haglund and Phil Leirness Thursday night. So I may toss a Succotash "halfisode" up online between now and Epi96. Thanks for passing the Succotash! — Marc Hershon