Shawn Westfall of the improvisational Unified Scene Theater in Washington, DC co-hosts with me (the episode was also recorded at his venue) to discuss topics as varied as why consumerism is the root of all evils (7:30 minutes into the episode) ,why Bohemian Rhapsody, as well as all other musical […]
If you’re a fan of stand-up comedy, Judd Apatow , or read any one of a number of high-end, non-Swank publications, you’ve seen the artwork of this episode’s guest, Comedy Artwork Brian. Brian’s a friend of mine who has enjoyed an awesome career designing all sorts of promotional material for […]
A few days ago, two friends who are members of the staff at the studio where I record a lot of episodes of this show (Fairfax County Public Access) suggested I review a horror movie for Halloween and recommended the Netflix original film Apostle. Weirdly enough for my ADD ass, […]
1. Is he screaming on the stand? He’s a man. He wouldn’t feel emotion unless he had to. Defending his honor. 2. Crying on the stand because of something that allegedly happened decades ago? Whoa, lookout! Hysterical woman on the loose! 3. This took place when? Boys will be boys! […]
The episode title is a line from the Colin Farrell – Nicole Narain sex tape from 2003 because I’m timely. This is a funny episode starring radio vet Bill Rohland, though I remember none of the specific content because I recorded it four days ago and abusing cough syrup in […]
I tell two new, unbelievable stories from my day job as a locksmith, Shawn Westfall of DC’s fantastic Unified Scene Theater returns to regale us with the aftermath of another trip to Burning Man and reveals that comedian Stavros Halkias is a former student and friend of his, and we […]
Burt Reynolds passed away, prompting me to explain definitively, once and for all, where you go after you die. You’re welcome, theology. And you’re welcome, America. Bill Rohland guest stars. John Papageorgiou – @PapasBasement Bill Rohland – @BillRohland If you truly love the show and realize money is the only […]
After a nine-month hiatus from stand-up comedy, following revelations that he jerked off near and/or via phone with several female co-workers, Louis CK returned to the stage of the Comedy Cellar to perform a 15-minute set. Was this too soon? Not soon enough? It’s a complex issue, and emotions run […]
I’ve never been to the hippie desert free-for-all Burning Man, and I don’t think that will change anytime soon. While the art, attitude and copious nudity all sound fantastic, I enjoy showers and dressing my cats every morning in American Girl doll clothing too much to spend a week in […]
