The Family Archives

This is an insidious episode. Whistleblowers must be very sneaky lest they get caught. Mythological beings must also be sneaky because they don't want to get their picture taken. Then they just become normal beings, and that's boring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Just because it isn't Monday doesn't mean we can't be in a Monday mood. You know, those days when even free movies seem like a bad thing. Not that Hollywood doesn't produce some things that will ruin your day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If there's one thing you can be sure isn't a mistake, it's listening to this episode. Then you'll know what else you're doing wrong. Don't feel bad; everyone makes mistakes. Except Costaki. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When people think "psycho", they generally think of someone like Jack from The Shining. They forget that there are many kinds of psychopath, such as the extreme narcissist, the animal abuser, and the political manipulator. Luckily, we have a first row seat to all of these and more, since they run our society. Hooray! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Instead of leaving santa some cookies and milk how about leaving some clips and an ice cold glass of Best Of! Merry Christmas everyone! Clips Featuring: Jackie Kashian, Steve Schirripa, Mo Mandel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christmas is the holiday for family, even if your family members are crazy and/or pieces of work. We'll be back on the 7th, so until then, make an effort, get turned down, then do whatever you want safe in the knowledge that you tried. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

It's the last show before Christmas, and all through the house, nobody's paying attention. If you listen very closely you can hear one person at a time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get your vest-wearing monkey and your organ grinder, because it's time for Buona Sera with Steve Schirripa. He doesn't approve of this decision, but we find stereotypes help us cope with the world. After that, regifting - good? It can be, unless you give the gift back to the person who gave it to you. Steve 2 has some holiday etiquette ideas to help avoid this and other foibles and follies. See om...

For some reason it's time to badmouth Kathryn. This might not have happened if she was here. Just saying. In her place we have Carl, who has some inappropriate humor. Some things never change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tis the season to gain a lot of weight. Try to avoid it, but don't feel too bad if it happens. Remember, it's about health, not about other peoples' expectations. Another thing to avoid is telemarketing scams. Robokiller can help with that. As can cutting yourself off from civilization entirely. Either or. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

This hour we have Santa Claus on the phone. Apparently he takes breaks, and owns a cell phone. And writes books. Is there anything he doesn't do? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In stark contrast to the first segment, this time we've got wacky tales of David Carradine and a story about a dog. The tales weren't particularly wacky for Marina at the time, but time heals all wounds and then makes them funny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

It's early in the work week, and you know what that means. Politics, death, bad movies, and celebrities being awful. Witness in awe as we try to keep things lighthearted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you think wrestling, you probably don't think ladies, and you certainly don't think gorgeous. That's about to change. Like actually change, not pillow fights in a wrestling ring change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite his advanced age, Clint Eastwood can still play characters older than him. Not that there are a lot of them. There are some things that are so old that they're new to half of the moviegoing population. World War I and Laurel and Hardy are some of those things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad...

Hang up some mistletoe because these clips are ready for some of that sweet Best Of action!  Clips Featuring: Judy Gold, Joyann Parker, Scott Harris, Greg Warren See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For whatever reason, Europe has a lot of children's stories that involve monsters that kill you if you don't do something weirdly specific. Their Christmas stories are no exception. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lot of things are hard. Being the only straight man in a gay bar. Parenting. Making a parody of Christian imagery. Sometimes you just have to accept what you have and make the best of it. Even if Facebook gets mad about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is a real emotional roller coaster. From comedy to bittersweet memories to espionage, if you have Afib you might want to skip this one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lot of people will tell you that today's music sucks compared to the golden age of rock.  Whether or not that's true, most agree that music was generally pretty good back then.  It's especially good when it happens spontaneously. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

The question of the day, and the past several thousand days, is why is healthcare so expensive? So far we've discovered that it's drug development cost, insurance fraud, insurance in general, and at least another 17 things. It may take a while to fix. Until then, we've got some Brad Blanks interview audio for you. You may have to listen a few times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

You know how California is constantly on fire? Scott had a good idea: make houses that don't burn down. Ed Begley Jr. seems to think it makes sense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tis the season for blues music about depression. Kathryn's not happy about it. In a grim twist, Judy's new album title also references suicide, though we're pretty sure she doesn't mean it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It won't be long until a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down, but no amount of sugar can make Hollywood corruption delightful. That's why you abandon society and move to a rich area like Rogers, apparently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are over 200 genres of rock. Some might say that's too many. Others might say it's a good opportunity to write a book. We forgo both in favor of hating politicians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices