Debut Buddies

This week we talk about the Netflix documentary Circus of Books, 90 Day Fiance, and some wilderness reality TV. Plus, we talk about free speech and what it looks like in an era where anyone can make a website that substantiates anything and everything! It's another episode in quarantine that's hot, fresh, and ready right when you pull up to the curb! Hey, new challenge, if you review us with 5 sta...

Nate, Shannon, and guest Alyssa B watched the Netflix reality temp-abstinence series Too Hot To Handle so you don't have to, but you probably still could because what else are you going to do, right!? We talk about the beloved Chloe, the much less beloved Bryce, the snotty Francesca, the stern Kelz, and even the "we've seen him already as a contestant on America's Next Top Model" Matthew. It's a s...

This week, Nate and Shannon talk via Zoom (sorry about the audio) about a show that's near and dear to them... the late-'90s to early-'00s high school horror comedy drama program starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We've each picked 5 important episodes to talk about... and then we end up talking about many more. Join us for a first survey of a venerable television experience...

All-Star guests Alyssa B and Micah White join Nate and Shannon VIA SATELLITE (Zoom) with the original intention of talking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but a steady flow of alcohol and being cooped up during a global pandemic means the episode is a grab bag with goofy discussions of CW Shows, Dinosaurs, David Letterman, Dog Loans, Taye Diggs and other nonsense.  If you like this show, subscribe...

This week, Nate and Shannon talk about the Netflix reality series, The Circle. We're talking about Joey, Chris, Shuby, Sammie, "Rebecca", "Mercedes," "Adam," Miranda and the rest of the show's competitor cast. Where's the show filmed? We'll tell ya! How nice is everybody on the show? We'll talk about it. It's a podcast about a show about social isolation, social media, and being politely social wi...

Shannon and Nate talk about the Netflix documentary series Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness. That's right! Buying wild cats! Carole Fucking Baskin! Presidential and Gubernatorial campaigns! Lost limbs, lost lives and broken hearts! Sting operations! Cocaine-filled snakes! And more! There are a lot of spoilers for the show so WATCH IT and then listen to us!!! We also discuss the Chris Pine /...

This week Nate and Shannon podcast *via satellite* and talk about the Netflix reality program Love Is Blind. We'll discuss Barnett or Bust, the two couples that got engaged but never appeared on the show, Jessica's mistreatment of Marc, the bliss of Cameron and Lauren, and more. Plus, Shannon shares some outbreak-related films she's watched recently to cope with our shared isolation. SPOILERS happ...

We're social distancing, so this week, we're recording a mini-episode from home with returning guest Jenny Leazer-Ragolia. The theme this week is Pandemics, so we'll discuss (in brief) the Black Plague, the 1918 Influenza Pandemic, The San Francisco Plague, Vaccines, and more. Plus, Thunderdome, FMK, and La Chose Francaise Arbitraire. And we might even notice a little Jaws-esque trend regarding po...

Monica Morris and Lynn Teasley return to test their wits on topics around '80s and '90s Pop Music! We're talking about The Cardigans, Survivor, USA for Africa, Michael Jackson's Jheri Curl (and associated fire), Spice World, and more. We play FMK, and make the sounds of doves crying... and we even discuss the importance of washing your legs!! It's a hilarious episode of delightful nonsense that yo...

When Shannon's away, we try a head-to-head episode! Chris Deaton returns to the show to battle Nate on the theme of Virtual Reality. We're talking about cyber sickness, the Eyephone, Superhot, View-Master and more. Plus, the usual games happen. It's a high-scoring affair, and our friendship may or may not survive the episode...  If you need somewhere to work, check out Steno! www.stenodenver.com I...

Comedian and comedy teacher Christie Buchele returns to the show and brings fellow comedian Janae Burris on the show to talk about the 1983 Drama/Romance/Music Video Montage Flashdance! We get into Mawby's, awkwardly mismatched body doubles, welding, and Side Hustles. Plus, we spend a few minutes in the Geena Davis Corner! What a feeling we felt in becoming maniacs! Pop into your leotard and turn...

Don't spend all your time waxing on and off, you might go blind! This week Dr. Rev. Billy Ferguson and Dr. Melati Stevens return to the show to talk about MARTIAL ARTS! We tell stories, play games, and kick some ass. Plus we contemplate the great question of our time: Is everyone Kung Fu fighting? Also: Is Daniel-San the villain of The Karate Kid? And Billy issues an open fight challenge, so if yo...

Oh, the 2000s... that wonderful decade during which... Wait... Oh, fuck no. The 2000s were pretty awful. But I guess we got cargo pants, Nipplegate, halter bandanas, and YouTube out of it. That's pretty good... right? This week Alyssa B returns with news of dick pics from the Brolands to face off against Becca Lipman who brings word of scouts selling cookies. It's a wild and wacky show about that...

Denver comedian, author and former-future-rapper Jeff Campbell battles Balanceo CEO and business champion Ben Weeda for a BEEF DISCOVERING episode about Bond... James Bond. Shannon joins Nate "in the booth" as co-host with the co-most! We talk about the superspy, the franchise, and play some wacky games. Plus we sing our new hit number one single "Aston Martin DB5" (copyright A Vague Idea 2020). F...

Denver comedian, and comedy teacher, Christie Buchele takes a chance on our show and doesn't end up dead... so that's something. This week we're talking about DANCING and since it's audio, no one IS watching. Topics include Swan Lake, Dances With Wolves, Dance Cards and more. We find out where else you can't put Baby (beyond corners). We debate whether Ashlee Simpson's SNL Jig can best Madonna fal...

Neither Tink, nor Disney Princess, Rachel Todd joins us for an episode all about Princesses! We're talking about Princess Diana, Meghan Markle, Princess the Pigeon, King Lear, various Disney Princesses, and Anne Hathaway (the actress who portrayed some princesses). Plus GAMES! We also write the titular Cold Brew Princess film! Hands off! This idea is ours! So, put down the meth, your highness. It'...

The dead speak! Just kidding, we're all alive, but we are talking about Star Wars... nothing but Star Wars... In this episode, Andrew Fishman joins us as a first time guest, and Jeff Wolf returns to discuss [SPOILERS] The Rise of Skywalker, the Skywalker Saga, Hardy Lightsaber Boys, and more. Plus, we find out that Shannon knows more about Star Wars than she lets on. There are a lot of games on th...

He's BAAAAAAAACKKK! Nick Shelton returns to the podcast for an episode on Business. And boy, he and Shannon are funny. Topics include ROI, Monkey Business, Biz Markie, Business Casual and games like Is it or ain't it?, FMK, and a new one G.O.A.T (Greatest of all time). Listen with rapt attention as Nick questions why we'd do a show about business at all... plus Nate tells a kite store story, and t...

This week, Frenchman Antoine Valot and Englishman Simon Hill (both of whom have been in the U.S. for about 20 years) join Nate for an International themed episode. Topics include: IHOP, International Space Station, International Style, Denver International Airport Tunnels, and more, plus Pomme ou pomme de terre, La Chose Francaise Arbitraire and more games too. Plus: how can reptilian overlords li...

Happy New Year! It's horrible... the Fake Incident... and what we've all become in its wake. But, take heart, we've got a show all about New Years for you. Topics include the Possum Drop, Peacock Vow, Leap Seconds, New Years Rockin' Eve, Janus... plus GAMES. Will you FMK the New Years Baby, Old Man Last Year, or 20-something Mr. April? Our guests Jason Legler, Jeremy Mast, Lindsay Morehouse, and E...

Glass Cannonite and 2nd Placer Skid Maher returns to the show with new guest, writer, and video game podcaster Samantha Robinson. These two were so amped for a Fantasy themed episode, so of course Nate made it all about tangential "fantasy". They battle Shannon over topics like Narcissistic Personality Disorder, gamma-Hydroxybutyrate, Kelly LeBrock and Mr. Roarke. Plus games like La Chose Francais...

Talented writer, performer, and programmer, Kelly Attaway joins us for a second episode about Holidays! We're talking about Diwali, Hanukkah Bush, Boxing Day, the Legend of the Christmas Spider, and Xmas. Plus Fake Ad Reads, Celebrity Anagrams, and some spooky Christmas film recommendations. And Thunderdome and FMK too! 'Tis the season for reason... so get your Socratic such-and-suches out and sta...

Josh Mattison of The Denver Orbit (soon to be Low Orbit) and The Order of Death podcasts returns to the show for an episode about Killers. We talk Murder, Inc., the Butcher of Plainfield, Murderabilia, Killer Croc, Tilikum and more. Watch your back. That shadowy figure may or may not be some kind of Maneater (1982). It's a zany, brandy-fueled episode of the program. Plus games and "singing"? Ooh b...

We're joined by Sam Schmitz of Buntport Theater, and returning guest Marc Hughes for a show about Pie! We talk about Piebald, PewDiePie, Jonathan Quayle Higgins III, Corset Piercing and more. Plus games like La Chose Francaise Arbitraire, Recast, and Thunderdome! It's a lot of fun because we spend much of the episode talking about other things in an open and humorous fashion. PODCASTING! Check out...

This week, fellow podcaster (Bad Dates) and business darling Nick Shelton is on the show to battle Shannon on an episode all about Strategy. We're talking The Southern Strategy, Stratego, The Art of War, Ponzi Schemes and more! Plus GAMES! Is The Blueprint an unreleased Franco/Rogan theme park comedy? Does any of this have anything to do with sex? (No.) It's a great-ass show and you'll be a great-...