Thought Spiral

Debriefing the live show, Andy pushes the lateness envelope, a bad investment idea, Josh bristles at Andy's advice, Josh bribes his way out of a math class, and other spirals.

It's Live Test Show #1!  Recorded live at Acme Comedy Co. in Mpls. Minnesota August 24th.

What do old Jewish comics on the road do after a night of stand-up? Go back to the hotel and record a podcast, of course. An "after hours edition" of Thought Spiral from Minneapolis.

A very spirally episode: Talking "The History of Comedy," packing the OCD suitcase, J. Elvis walks down self-loathing lane, and getting ready for the first live Thought Spiral in Mpls.

Andy gets some bad news at the doctor's office. Free speech on campus. Andy visits Long Island. Backstage at Conan. Getting the first BIG laugh as a kid. Chanukah bushes, and as always, way more topics.

A jumbo episode!  Andy breaks down his harrowing path to the Montreal speech. Things get heated over some Twitter tough love. J. Elvis meets a legendary director. Announcing the 1st Thought Spiral live taping at Acme Comedy Co. in Mpls.

Andy crams for Montreal, the pointlessness of Jewish genealogy tests, fine dining, and old TV.

Andy's Twitter battles, the problem with stand-up dramas, the clock is ticking on Andy's speech prep.

Failed pilots, a Michael Jackson story, and Andy is prepping for Montreal.

4th of July memories, a Comedy Store confession, and Andy is getting warmed up about "I'm Dying Up Here."

Andy is back from his guest spot on "Portlandia."  J. Elvis does unintentional slapstick home repairs.

Andy's Mom has a bone to pick with him. J. Elvis unleashes the baby within.

J. Elvis wrote a comedy bit that required a haz-mat team to clean up. Andy can relate to Cary Grant.

Andy wonders if he has supernatural powers to cause people trouble while J. Elvis worries he may have killed a character actor with his writing.

The guys compare notes on opening for Bill Hicks back in the day and continue to negotiate who the host of the show will be.

Andy and J. Elvis rehash "The Seth Rogen incident" and J. Elvis talks about stand-up birthdays past.

Andy and J. Elvis talk about their dads' brushes with fame while Andy worries about making the transition from podcast guest to host.

This week, Andy's OCD is in the spotlight and J. Elvis is on a dumb diet.

Andy discusses the emotional roller coaster he rides each day on social media. J. Elvis tells the tale of his involuntary street fight on the mean streets of Minnesota.