Shut Up I Love It

Remember when you could just call someone without texting first to see if it was okay? Toby Faulkner loves TALKING ON THE PHONE and thinks we should stop apologizing for calling a friend out of the blue. Toby is a Brit living in LA who writes messy characters trying to hide from themselves. He loves big twists and laughing and crying in the same scene.  Episode Links: Toby's Website Toby's IG Joe'...

Writer Kristy Martino helps us appreciate MENOPAUSE, historically blamed on “the wandering womb” and said to make women “dull, unattractive, and cowlike.” Oh the good ole days! Episode Links: Kristy's Website Joe's Patreon

Comedic screenwriter Hayley Gruenspan makes the case for REBECCA BLACK and her ongoing career post-Friday​, against all odds. Episode Links: Theoretical Thrills Joe's Patreon

Not only did our guest writer J. A. Helling WORK AS A PROSECUTOR, she had fun doing it. Except that one last case, that had made her quit. Episode Links: J. A.’s Website Joe's Patreon

What if DOOMSCROLLING isn't the problem... but the solution? Leave it to Spencer Frankerberger (The Infinite Husk, Hacks, NBC/Universal's Late Night With Chucky), a Greek-American actor/director and MT-BC obsessed with movies, theme parks (@theoreticalthrills), and sports. Episode Links: Spencer's IG Theoretical Thrills Joe's Patreon

Finally, a guest brings on something CANCELLED! Comedy writer Coral (Carl) Rucker is here to defend AMERICAN PIE (1999), and he only saw the edited version...until recently. Coral is currently working on his feature JESUS CAMP, a raunchy comedy about a group of teens on a mission to lose their virginity at a hyper-strict church camp. Episode Links: Coral's IG Joe's Patreon

Brilliant yet nefarious lady reporter Damiana Garcia (Michael Lucid) is back to describe her affinity for WATCHING MOVIES ALONE. No one should get hurt... in theory. Episode Links: Michael's IG Joe's Patreon

Here’s a FREE PREVIEW of our latest Check-In Episode, aka "Shut Up Sasha and Joe." To hear more, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcast Check-In Episode # 39: The spoiler tells it all!!

Why would a reasonable person like our guest, TV writer and comedian Lorraine DeGraffenreidt, love EMERGENCIES, for crying out loud? We dig deep -- we find out. Come see Lorraine at Demon Blood Comedy Show 2 Year Anniversary September 2nd! Episode Links: Demon Blood Comedy Joe's Patreon

TV comedy writer Rosie Borchert would like you to watch GROSS VIDEOS, even if they end up living in your head for the rest of the day. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon

Pianist, composer, and teacher Dhiren Panikker is here to profess his love of JAZZ, the music that used to be popular but is now often considered difficult to access and too complicated. Dhiren is a co-owner of Innovation Music Studio, Inc. Episode Links: Dhiren's IG Innovation Music Studio Dhiren on Spotify Joe's Patreon

Do you like sex? How about HAVING SEX WITH A FRIEND? ​To be clear, Peter Murphy ​i​s NOT talking about situationship. Peter is a Comedian and Broadcaster for Nearly Average Wrestling and GOAL USA.  Episode Links: Peter's IG Peter's Standup Special Joe's Patreon

Comedians Lady Beaver and Rique of the sketch group City of Screwdale make the case for MAKING SKETCH COMEDY... aka creating weird things with your friends. Episode Links: Lady Beaver IG Lady Beaver's Art IG City of Screwdale IG City of Screwdale YouTube Lady Beaver YouTube Lady Beaver TikTok City of Screwdale Reddit Joe's Patreon

Boys and girls, you're in for a treat! Our guest David Lang is here to share stories about how his commitment to HELPING OTHERS led him to an extraordinary career. David is a retired USAF Nuclear Weapons Specialist and Special Agent and a retired USN GS-15 IT Systems Engineer. Today he serves as an Accredited VA Veteran’s Service Officer and the commander of American Legion Post 34 in Leesburg, VA...

Writer Kristy Martino is here to proclaim her love of ROSEANNE (specifically, the TV series, not the person) and specifically, Seasons 1–8, not 9 or the reboot. A show about a working-class family and unconditional love, it's something we haven't seen before or since. Episode Links: Kristy's Website Joe's Patreon

Writer J. A. Helling is back to help us appreciate the Netflix show SUPERGIRL, where the hero doesn’t need to be armed with a weapon​, just kindness and compassion. Episode Links: J. A.’s Website Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Screenwriter and content creator Callia Chuang makes the case for WAYMOS, the Gen-Z party bus. Episode links: Callia's TikTok Callia's IG Joe's Patreon

Screenwriter and improviser Will Saunders opens up about his personal weight loss journey with the help of GLP-1 drugs. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Here’s a FREE PREVIEW of our latest Check-In Episode, aka "Shut Up Sasha and Joe." To hear more, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcast Check-In Episode # 38: A strange request that Sasha got. Saving a friend from moving vehicles. Joe's the social media hot tub star.

Writer J. A. Helling argues no TV show today handles social issues better than THE BIONIC WOMAN, the 1970s hit starring Lindsay Wagner. J.A. Helling has been a Peace Corps Volunteer, a prosecutor, a professor, and a podcaster. Today she writes Science Fiction & Fantasy with Sapphic Pride and lives with two beloved cats who like to walk on her keyboard at critical moments. Episode Links: J. A.’...

Here’s a FREE PREVIEW of our latest Check-In Episode, aka "Shut Up Sasha and Joe." To hear more, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcast Check-In Episode # 37: The unveiling of the dirty ins and out of our podcast's workings.

Writer, performer and animator Conner Shin is making a case for FAST FOOD, and the joy of getting limited time items like Kpop Demon Hunter meals. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Sydney Sterling is an associate literary agent and screenwriter who loves writing about what she knows -- angsty lesbians. She's here to tell us how she taught herself to STAY UP LATE. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Comedian/actor Cory Jacob (Jimmy Kimmel Live! Sketches, America's Got Talent) thinks of VINTAGE STUFF as his way to learn about people things they cherished. Episode Links: Yes Baby! Vintage Store Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Dr. Kevin Toman, DVM, a veterinarian with 40 years of experience, is here to share his life’s passion: PET LONGEVITY. He covers vaccines, supplements, and other actionable ways to help our furry children to spend more time with us. Episode Links: Helping Pets Live Longer Dr. Kevin's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website