The Dork Forest

Puzzles, words and language… Zach Sherwin (@zachsherwin) is a comic and rapper and genuinely wants to do all things that involve that figuring out how to communicate. He loves puzzles, we DO a couple hints on a Cryptic Crossword. Then it’s hip hop and other talking words and it’s great. I promise. We all know I have an hour comedy video out and you can download it here:   or get the DVD on my site...

V-POTUS are celebrated by Matt Saxe (@vpmattsaxe and ). He does improv, has founded a theater group and is a filmmaker. He knows, by @jasonklamm’s own suggestion, MORE about Vice Presidents… and, for real, we hear some stories. You will Love. I Insist. We all know I have an hour comedy video out and you can download it here:   or get the DVD on my site. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Hor...

Liz Miele (@LizMiele and her webseries ) is a comic and actress and producer. She loves CATS, Self Help, and Animation. A multifaceted dork and she is GREAT!! You will love. I know.   We all know I have an hour comedy video out and you can download it here:   or get the DVD on my site. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today and forever....

Petey Gibson () loves vaudeville, burlesque and the circus. She does standup and characters (the BEST, for ME is her “Mary Dolan” character)… heh. We talk and I hear more great stories about vaudeville. Hooray!! And, in the 50th minute we REALLY talk Boston Burlesque!! You will LIKE! NOTE: YES… the civil war ended in 1865. We all know that she misspoke. See you at the next one. 2020! We all know I...

Amy Shira Teitel (@ASTVinateSpace and writer for Popular Science: ) is the PERFECT person to explain the space program to me. I couldn’t even remember the shape of the rockets. She knows stuff. She’s a great storyteller and this is a great episode. ENJOY! I insist. We all know I have an hour comedy video out and you can download it here:   or get the DVD on my site. It’s called “This Will Make An...

Eli Olsberg (@eliolsberg) is a comic and loves the various cults that are in Los Angeles and then we GET to his love of TJ Hooker. A lot. You will like. We all know I have an hour comedy video out and you can download it here:   or get the DVD on my site. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today and forever. . You can DONATE to the dork f...

This is an add-on to TDF. It's an "after" show so this opens with the Mike Ruekberg rendition of "Mexican Hat Dance" and continues from there. I read old emails and comments, and we will eventually catch up.  I tell you more about what I’m dorking out on currently. In any case, thanks for listening. I’ll get better at these as we go. LEARNING CURVE, FOLKS. THE TDF ringtones and wallpaper (free) li...

Jason Klamm (@jklamm @comedyonvinyl) is a podcaster and lover of vice presidents, lego (more lego!) and archiving, cataloging LIFE! We meander because he’s the sixth episode I did that week and I’m a blur. He is GREAT and you should listen to HIS podcast, Comedy On Vinyl   ENJOY! We all know I have an hour comedy video out and right now you can ONLY get in on DVD on my site. It’s called “This Will...

This LIVE EP is on  - in an effort to pay for the live eps... they are set at a premium. So they're $2. I don't know how special they are, BUT, there are hundreds of free eps on www.dorkforest.com and iTunes totally FREE. And more each week. This is just a support the live effort thing. Thanks. Note: This is a LIVE episode from A-Kon which should fill your dorky anime, Japanophile needs. I am punc...

Tommy Ryman (@tommyryman) is a great comic and loves him some Lego. We (Rangers and me) are reminded that Lego is the plural of Lego. He’s also REALLY excited that there’s to be a new Ernest Cline book soon. Fun ep, enjoy!! We all know I have an hour comedy video out and right now you can ONLY get in on DVD on my site. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about s...

Maria Tornburg (@mariatornberg & mariatornberg.com) played the most memorable part in Super Troopers (2001) and we dork out about Sweden, Art, Photography and life in general. She’s a delight. You will enjoy! We all know I have an hour comedy video out and right now you can ONLY get in on DVD on my site. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it...

Retta is an actress and standup comic (). She has a love of a TV show (dramas) and handbags. I know nothing of the “purse” but I give it a shot. WE BOTH SPELL HERMES wrong. Things happen you guys. WE GET IT. She is so kewl and fun. You will love. This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd Indianapolis. Badges discounted if y...

This LIVE EP is on https://thedorkforest.bandcamp.com - in an effort to pay for the live eps... I'm trying to make them special. So far the most special thing is that they are live and that's neat, and they're $2. I don't know that that is special. BUT, there's plenty on www.dorkforest.com and iTunes totally FREE. Just a support the effort thing. Thanks. Dork Panel!! With a new policy of whomever...

Aubrey Webber (one of the duo who are GREAT (on twitter @thedoubleclicks) we talk technical musical software and cello and music theory… we get SUPER dorky. Oh. It’s good. Enjoy. This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd Indianapolis. Badges discounted if you get it before June 14th. 16k events, more than 60k people… COME!...

Angela Webber (one of the duo who are GREAT (on twitter @thedoubleclicks) takes up the dare to go DEEP into minutia… we talk public documents you guys!! Then it’s Animal Crossing, Minecraft and Hearthstone! Oh. It’s good. Enjoy. This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd Indianapolis. Badges discounted if you get it before J...

Cari Carter (@motokittypdx and crafty stuff at ... Is crafty. She also loves BLAZERS. And we were IN Portland, OR so I thought she liked lady-jackets a LOT. She, it turns out, likes a basketball team from Portland called the Trailblazers. Like Oregon Trail and a lady-jacket I assume. So we talk basketball. Really, we talk athletic menfolk. THEN we get to the fact that she collects vending Machines...

Mary Kennedy (@ohmaryshow @mkcomedy ohmaryshow.com) knows of crap reality shows and stars and the reason for it all. We dork out hard about reality tv (along the lines of Teen Mom, Real Housewives, US Weekly). And I learn that In Touch magazine is not a massage periodical. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd In...

Steve Mazan (@Steve_Mazan ) is a comic and got cancer and it sped up his need to live his dream of being on Letterman. It worked!! He dorked out about all the Late Night shows… he’s a late night dork!! It’s a refreshing return to the dorkdom of standup too!! Be Refreshed!! This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd Indianapo...

Michelle McNamara (@truecrimediary &  ) returns to get me up to date on Robert Durst, crime technology and it is so great… again!! You will love this ep. Enjoy. This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd Indianapolis. Badges discounted if you get it before June 14th. 16k events, more than 60k people… COME! We all know I have...

Alexandra Klimavich (@lifeinanutshel on twitter) is my kind of fan. Harry Potter, Disney, Star Wars, Pokemon… she’s the real deal you guys. Strap in. You will love. We all know I have an hour comedy video out at right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today and forever. OR get a hard copy (or the CD) on the Merch...

Ian Abramson (@ianabramson on twitter and ) is a comic and actor and we talk for a HALF hour about McDonald’sLand. Then we talk about Buster Keaton. Both dorkdoms are crazy fascinating. He has a great show that he hosts called “7 Minutes in Purgatory.” check it OUT! We all know I have an hour comedy video out at right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” becaus...

Brian Upton (@bbupton) works at Sony Playstation and I learn about the Origin of DnD and then we get INTO it about The Aesthetics of Play. Why we play games!! Oddly, he has a book just out from MIT press called the Aesthetic of Play. We all know I have an hour comedy video out at right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … O...

Kerry Jackson ( and ) talk out the minutia of Marvel, DC and fandom in general. We channel our inner grandparents and speak to how great “you kids have it with your internet.”  Live in SLC at Wiseguys and so fun. Enjoy. We all know I have an hour comedy video out at right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today an...

M Dickson (@awkpaupro and ) is comic and writer. And loves country music. We talked a LOT. She got to talk too. I hope you will enjoy. I did. Which is a good sign, in my opinion. And it’s my show. So, I insist you enjoy. We all know I have an hour comedy video out at right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today a...

This is an add-on to TDF. It's an "after" show so this opens with the Mike Ruekberg rendition of "Mexican Hat Dance" and continues from there. I read old emails and comments, and we will eventually catch up.  I tell you more about what I’m dorking out on currently. In any case, thanks for listening. I’ll get better at these as we go. LEARNING CURVE, FOLKS. THE TDF ringtones and wallpaper (free) li...