Bleak In Review

Holy weird Sunday mini-ep, dear Bleakman! This lil' ep starts off with the unwanted return of Man O'Clock, the Hatchet McDaniel podcast, before Kevin hurries him along to let the listener in on what the heck is going on with Bleak in Review and what the heck is going to be happening with it in the future. Plus, a little bit of hip hoppery! Enjoy!

Welcome back to Bleak in Review! In this episode, Kevin explains the unfortunate circumstances that lead to the lack of an episode last week and laments an unnecessary movie franchise. Then, comedian Leah Mansfield ( @leahmansfield ) returns to the show to chat with Kevin about her quarantine projects, why day drinking is good drinking, and deal with some dog issues. Plus, money man Mark Stockett...

Kevin's in a bit of physical pain this week, but have no fear! This week's intro is chock-full of chatter about self-diagnosing and a delightful comedy "cancellation." Then, comedian Whitney Melton ( @whitneysmelton ) returns to the show to rail against low-flush toilets and the troubles of reentering society. Plus, French tourists Claude ( @JoeCharlesKaye ) and Dylan McDermott ( @shestabrook ) jo...

Hey friends! There's no new Bleak in Review today due to scheduling issues / vaccine fatigue, but have no fear! Kevin's unlocking an episode from the deep recesses of the small but mighty FunHinged! catalogue in which he and co-host Hollis Black ( @itsHollisBlack ) dissect the psychotically unsettling video game Doki Doki Literature Club! Strap in, this one's all kinds of f*cked up! Check out all...

In this episode of Bleak in Review, Kevin kicks things off with chatter of cooking nerdism and shopping frustrations. Then, comedian Reed Brice ( @thatreedbrice ) joins the show for the first time to chat with Kevin about their new podcast Library Hours and the often overlooked benefits of ghosting. Then, technocrat Dr. Josh Mzrchmira ( @IanAger ) stops by to chat with Kev and Reed about the futur...

Welcome back to a very fun Bleak in Review podcast episode! In this installment, Kevin rambles about plumbing problems and classically weird landlord situations. Then, podcaster folk Vanessa Guerrero ( @nesgritton ) and Elijah Taylor ( @elijah_pizza ) join the show to chat with Kevin about disgusting home issues, the death of various critters, and why the vegan lifestyle eludes them yet endears th...

Kevin is back and a little sleepy as he jaws on about vaccine loyalty and the continuance of bad police. Then, comedian / writer Ronald Metellus ( @ronaldmetellus ) returns to the show to chat with Kevin about why he's NOT depressed, weird danger brags, and Twitter denial. Plus, Bulgarian news correspondent Radostin Boris Zahariev ( @RadostinZ ) returns to the show after quite the absence to discu...

Hot dog, there's no regularly scheduled episode of Bleak in Review this week! Instead, Kevin prattles about a brief instance of sibling violence and an all-too-common instance of police violence. Then, he unlocks a previously-Patreon-only episode of FunHinged, in which himself, co-host Hollis Black ( @itsHollisBlack ), and guest Ethan Stanislawski ( @EthanStanComedy ) review the mockumentary / fou...

Welcome back to Bleak in Review! In this frazzled intro, Kevin chats about bird issues and the plight of Fabio. Then, comedian Carter Glascock ( @carter_glascock ) returns to the show to chat with Kevin about becoming too familiar with neighbors and the maniacs they've become in the last year. Plus, noted proprietor of the most sought-after accommodations in Geronimo's Curse, Nebraska, Bed and Bre...

Happy April Fool's yesterday, Bleaklings! In this episode, Kevin riffs on basic folks from high school, vaccination anxiety, and the ethical implications of avoiding jury duty. Then, comedian Ethan Stanislawski ( @EthanStanComedy ) returns to the show to chat with Kevin about people they don't miss from stand up comedy and balancing an artistic life with a "holy sh*t I need to make money to surviv...

Kevin kicks off this week's Bleak with chatter of fly-rage, typical American violence, and frustrations surrounding government ineptitude. Then, comedian Atif Myers ( @atifmyers ) returns to the show to chat with Kevin about why he's sketched out by delivery services and his transition from possible sex-addict to cozy relationship guy. Plus, NFT expert LeRain Sandlewood ( @CapitalCityInc ) from Di...

Happy March 19th, Bleaklings! In this episode, Kevin rambles briefly about new computers and old anxieties. Then, musician / Unpops alum Danger Van Gorder ( @Countless1000s ) joins the show for the very first time to chat with Kevin about his history with the Catholic church and his band Countless Thousands' new record "...And The Triumph of Justice!" Plus, film director David Lynch ( @hitherehaid...

Kevin welcomes Bleak in Review stans to a shorter-than-usual episode featuring an extended segment of Kevin updates / musings, plus a fun lil' clip from the first episode of a potentially recurring new Patreon poddy entitled T.S. Idiot! To hear the full episode and all over exclusive Bleak in Review content, head on over to http://patreon.com/bleakinreview if you feel so inclined!

In this one-day-late installment of the dang Bleak in Review podcast, Kevin rambles about relationship sleep problems and dated children's book cancellations. Then, comedian Radostin Zahariev ( @RadostinZ ) returns to the show to riff with Kevin about Bulgarian COVID news, novice foot fetishists, and, of course, the age old question of "Where's Chingy at?" Plus, children's author PM Triars ( @JonB...

In this Bleak in Review poddy installment, Kevin rants about alone time shame and the subtle death of journalism. Then, comedian Nadav Fleisher ( @im_nadav_hello ) returns to the show to chat with Kevin about a massive brawl at his place of work and participate in a mock grad school interview. Plus, Street Fighter's own Blanka ( @jriverol ) returns to the show to air some grievances about a certai...

Bleak is back, and Bleaker than ever! In this episode, Kevin waxes comedically on loud apartment noises and matters of the heart. Then, comedians John Fahy ( @johnfahyyouknow ) and Evan Kessler ( @EvanJKessler ) return to the show to chat with Kevin about the threat of 5G, the shame of mispronunciation, and unhinged bumper stickers / billboards. Plus, stock market expert Mark Stockett joins the 'c...

Kevin doesn't have a new Bleak in Review for you today due to some pet-based trauma, so here's a Patreon unlock for ya! This is part one of Kevin and FunHinged! cohost Hollis Black's ( @itsHollisBlack ) descent into the terrifying YouTube creepypasta series Petscop, and it is WILD. Subscribe to the Bleak in Review Patreon ( http://patreon.com/bleakinreview ) today to hear Part 1.5 RIGHT NOW and Pa...

Welcome back to a slightly delayed episode of Bleak in Review, in which Kevin introduces the show with banter of his mental reset, corporate monstrosities, and hilarious cow-town billboards. Then, comedians Doug Dixon ( @dugdixonmymouth ) and Leah Kayajanian ( @leahkayjay ) return to the show to chat about dorm room drug dealers, Doug and Kevin's mutual potential COVID catching, and have a general...

Holy friggin' podcast hiatus, dear listener! Bleak in Review returns, and Kevin has a damn good explanation for the lack of recent episodes that involves both computer crashes AND addictive tendencies. Then, comedian / former cohost of this dang show Matt Brousseau ( @CapitalCityInc ) returns to riff on the keys and chat with Kevin about his brush with COVID, the failings of privatized healthcare,...

Kevin welcomes all listeners back to the medium of podcasting with an intro full of chatter regarding the Great White House Coup of 2021. Then, comedians Nat Baimel ( @NatBaimel ) and Erik Barnes ( @ErikWBarnes ) return to the show to chat with Kevin about their new webseries Look On The Brightside and the philosophy of "f*ck you, be nice...at least there's corn chips." Plus, eccentric billionaire...

Holy return-to-form for a new year, Bleakman! Kevin welcomes the listener to the dang year of 2021 in this intro with riffs on internet outage conspiracies and the death of MF DOOM. Then, comedian Ian Ager ( @IanAger ) returns to the show to chat with Kevin about 2020 productivity lessons, resolutions for the new year, and shady billboard placements. Plus, New Yorker film critic Gerry O-Toole ( @K...

Happy friggin' holidays, dear listener! In lieu of a regular episode of the dang podcast, Kevin is bringing you a li'l snippet from the FunHinged! podcast on the dang Bleak in Review Patreon ( http://patreon.com/bleakinreview )! This is a clip from the most recent episode of FunHinged! in which Kevin and co-host Hollis Black ( @itsHollisBlack ) discuss the insane 2002 Japanese satirical horror fil...

Welcome back, mid-December friends! Kevin kicks off this delightful episode of Bleak in Review with laments of complex contamination and how to deal with your libertarian neighbors. Then, comedian / podcaster of note Andy Sell ( @andy_sell ) returns to the show to chat with Kevin about his brush with the celebrated virus of 2020, online infection-shaming, and moving to a new city in the midst of t...

Happy Hannukah, chosen Bleaklings! Kevin kicks off this sleepless episode with meanderings on communal malaise and disengaged radicalism. Then, comedian / podcaster of note Matt Brousseau ( @CapitalCityInc ) returns to the show he once co-hosted to chat with Kevin about useless cigarette bans, irresponsible quarantine decisions, and their individual visions of what 2021 might look like. This episo...

Welcome to a very stoney edition of Bleak in Review! In this meandering but ultimately "still content" intro, Kevin recounts a hazy week that has proved to be the most challenging of his personal quarantine! Then, comedian Joe Kaye ( @JoeCharlesKaye ) returns to the show for a delightfully silly conversation about the honeymoon phase of quarantine, manifestations of mania, and fetish philosophy! T...