Debut Buddies

We're always trying to create order from chaos, we silly humans. There's a whole field of study / theory associated with it! And we're talking about it this week because our theme is TAXONOMY! Authors William M Brandon III and Jordan A Rothacker face off over topics like Nosology, the Dewey Decimal System, Folksonomy, the Cube Rule and more! Plus a battle in the Thunderdome! Get vaccinated, if you...

As if! This week we're talking about the classic 1995 film Clueless. Christie and Janae are back to test their knowledge of Cher's Wardrobe, Wallace Shawn, Brittany Murphy, Rachel Blanchard and more. Plus we play a new game called I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE. Put on your finest outfit and listen in. Learn how to be funny with Christie: https://risecomedy.com/comedy-classes/ Check out Janae at High Pl...

This week, Wendy and Becca return to talk about sweet treats you can't wait to eat! It's CANDY season!!! (If you don't get it now, you will after listening.) We discuss Zagnut, Abba Zaba, Haribo and Nik-L-Nips. And we play some Missing Ingredient, and FMK! Grab your favorite confection, get cozy, and get ready to laugh. The Fall Miniatures Show is coming. Get tickets: https://www.dmmdt.org/fallsho...

You can't spell VALUE without VAL and this week we're talking about the career of actor Val Kilmer with professed superfans Kelly Attaway and Chelsea Hollander. We talk about Top Secret!, Delgo, At First Sight, Wonderland and more. Plus, we play Kilmer Quotes! There's lots of love for Mr. Kilmer this week.  Check out Chelsea's better half's art at https://www.ryantateart.com/ Get vaccinated, pleas...

Buckle up, buttercup! We're putting the pedal to the metal with an episode about Famous Chases. And we've got fab returning guest Andrea King facing off against the co-founders of Denver Trivia League: Derek Prokopf and Julio Trujillo! Topics include: Chase Utley, Vinny Chase, Cordelia Chase, ONSCREEN CHASES, and more!  Check out Denver Trivia League. You can find them on social media:  https://ww...

Take a seat, or fully recline, on the leather talking couch because this week we're talking about FICTIONAL THERAPISTS. Returning guests, and awesome humans, Dave and Monica, go toe-to-toe, neurosis-to-neurosis on topics like Dr. Sally Waxler, Dr. Jennifer Melfi, Dr. Sidney Freedman, Dr. Tobias Fünke, and much more. Plus, those Crane boys step into the THUNDERDOME.  Pick up your trash, and maybe t...

Praise our toroidal flavor-lords! This week we're chatting about DONUTS with true donut fans, Rick and Lori! Topics include Pink Boxes, Hertz Donuts, Debbie Duz Donuts, Donut Walls and more! A Twizzler may not be a sprinkle, sir... maybe in Shangri-La... but this ep is glazed with laughter. Check out Allie's Donuts in Rhode Island: https://www.facebook.com/AlliesDonuts/ Take care of yourselves and...

Put on your tap shoes and grab your cane and top hat! This week, we're talking about Dance Movies with known excellent dancers and performers Sam Schmitz and Mitch Slevc. We'll find out who wins in a dance-off-to-the-death between Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire, and we'll discuss Step Up 3D, Girls Just Want To Have Fun and more!  Check out the Buntport Theatre! They'll be back, inside, and in-person,...

Brains! Zombies love them. We all have them. And we barely understand them. This week, brain injury survivors and talented, funny folks Mimi Hayes and Joe Borges are talking about grey matters. We discuss neuroplasticity, Mother Brain, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and more! Plus, games! Check out Mimi's website: www.mimihayes.com Her podcast, Mimi and the Brain: https://podcasts.apple.com...

Dogs! We all love them. And if we don't love them, we should DIE. This week, Pam Jones and Eric Berkemeyer return to the program to talk about humanity's best friend. Topics include Clifford the Big Red Dog, Calvin Broadus Jr., Underdog and more. Plus, an historic showdown in the Thunderdome! Listen to this ep while walking a dog, or while seeking dogs to pet!  Check out the music of Zee Avi: http...

Listener, the two of us need look no more. We both found what we were looking for... an episode about RATS. This week, Brian Robey takes on Jeremy Yamada to discuss topics like Pizza Rat, Ben, Sergeant Colin Sullivan, and Rat Race (2001). Plus, would you live in a giant rat's mouth if it included room and board, and you only had to split the Wifi? Take care of yourselves and each other! That's a p...

ROAR! This week, we're talking Dinosaurs with returning guests Jason Ling and Laura Morrison! Topics include: Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, Earl Sinclair, Turok the Dinosaur Hunter, the Land Before Time, and more! Plus a battle in the Thunderdome, and a round of Dino-A-Gogo! Listen to this episode before it goes extinct! Check out Jason's wife's art at https://www.astrangechildcreations.com/ and follow...

On a very special, format-busting episode, returning guests Skid Maher and Nick Shelton belly up to the podcast for some Story Time. That's right! In addition to some games, these gents are sharing fun and interesting stories from their lives! It's mysterious! It's sexy! It's autograph-loaded. Join us for a joyful hangout, FMK, Fake Ad Reads, Name That Movie... and a bunch of laughs. Pick up a cop...

This week, Jeff and Seth will battle over their knowledge of those artistic vision embracing, cash grabbing re-releases... THE DIRECTOR'S CUTS. We discuss the Snyder Cut, the J. J. Cut, E. T. the 20th Anniversary Edition, and more. Plus a little FMK and Thunderdome! Was this episode heavily edited due to studio notes? The world may never know...  Get your vaccine! It's largely painless and it make...

This week, authors Kurt Baumeister and Leland Cheuk are on the show to talk about Literary Protagonists. We dive into Hiro Protagonist, Patrick Bateman, Billy Pilgrim and more. And this week's games include Recast: Rewrite Edition, and the Thunderdome! Are you the hero of your own story? Find out! Check out Kurt's excellent writing via his website: https://kurtbaumeister.com/ And Leland is also a...

Set your clocks to whatever familial oligarchy is controlling the fate of the nation because this week, Seth Harris and Jason Ling are talking DYNASTIES! We explore the Boston Celtics, the Song Dynasty, the Virginia Dynasty, and so much more! Plus, games and a King Lear-esque question of heir testing! Oh boy! This episode rules... or rather, reigns? Is Alex Jones actually Bill Hicks? https://www.v...

Alyssa and Micah return to talk about the clawing, hissing, cuddling world of CATS. We discuss Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, Hello Kitty, Kitty Carlisle and more. And surprisingly, there are very few cat puns in the episode, so that's something to look forward to! Check out Micah's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUzQorlS0DTQGPqiUjAXhtw And start sending Alyssa money via Venm...

This week, Robert and Dana battle over topics of SCIENCE that are at least partially of the WEIRD variety. We discuss 28 hour days, Project QKHILLTOP, Milgram's Obedience experiments and more. Plus, games! Who will our guests RECAST in the film Reanimator? Grab your beakers and your God Complex because it's time to science! Become an Ant Keeper! There are numerous resources online! Check out Color...

This week, we're talking about the Old Country with two (other) delightful humans of Sicilian descent. Returning guest Mike Gravagno (writer / podcaster on Superhero Show Show and Movie Of The Year) battles first timer Kate Dellis (writer / podcaster on Movies I'd Like To Fix) over topics like Mount Etna, Coppolas, the Sicilian Defence and more. Plus we play FMK and "Province or Not?" Give this sh...

This week we dig into the world of CULTS, those goofy, manipulative, ever hungry beasts of psychosocial control! Our guests LJ Davis and Kenn Penn match wits (and Wonder Twin powers) over topics like: Ayn Rand Institute, Cult Classics, Cults of Personality, Rajneeshees vs. Raelians and more. Plus, as always, GAMES! Don't lose yourself in this very charismatic episode! Check out Kenn's stuff at Tik...

This week, authors and football fans Kurt Baumeister and Jonathan Evison are facing off on an episode all about FOOTBALL. We discuss Mike, Sam and Will, the USFL, Knute Rockne, and try to sort out who would win in a battle to the death between the 1972 Miami Dolphins and the 2007 New England Patriots. This is as physical as a podcast can get, so strap on a leather helmet and brace for impact. Chec...

This week, three dear friends and poets join Nate for an episode all about "Mar," that is, words that include those letters in that order. We discuss Martyr Complex, the Stock Market, Margaret Thatcher and more. Plus, Thunderome and Fuck, Marry, Kill! Pour yourself a Margarita or Martini and balance your glass carefully!  Snag Adger's Language Unlimited: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/lan...

Like Abbott & Costello meeting the Mummy, this week's show is all about crossovers. Guests Eric Berkemeyer and Jason Lloyd discuss a melange of topics including the UTEP 2-Step, Archie v Sharknado, Crossing Over with John Edward and Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes. Plus we talk crossover utility vehicles and play FMK. Get mixed and give it a listen! Support local arts venues and small busin...

Marc and Josh return to the show to discuss the end times in all their many forms and mythos! We discuss En Sabah Nur, Ragnarok, Apocalypticism, Kali Yuga and more. Plus, Nate tries to pronounce eschatology unsuccessfully numerous times. And we play a new game: Close, But No Cigar. Do all the prepping you can... but you'll never prep enough to stop the end of days! ;) Check out Buntport Theatre, a...

Balls! Points! Fouls! You know what we're talking about... it's sports! This week, Rex Roberts returns after a 100 episode absence and Greg Corbin is a first time guest. We discuss the America's Cup, the Man of Steal, sports halls of fame, Sam Bowie, and Nolan Ryan v. Robin Ventura. Plus, a new game: "Where'd they play?"! Grab your jock and strap in for another hilariously edutaining episode! Chec...