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Ep. 21: Funhouse Fam Focus BRANDI BROWN Mar 01, 2019

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You've heard her on many episodes of Funhouse, now get to know Bill's cohost Brandi Brown better! Bill and Brandi talk about her bright college years; east coast vs. midwest rich peoples; Brandi's standup comedy and circuitous path to it. Also: Hamburglar jokes; MN State Fair crop art adventures; Brandi's Supreme court comedy; and finally, her history with the deeply weird comic strip cat Heathcliff.

Ep. 20: Funhouse Friend Focus JEFFREY HATCHER Feb 22, 2019

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Bill interviews old friend Jeffrey Hatcher: prolific playwright, screenwriter, and James Bond fan. They discuss life in the thee-ay-ter, along with the agonies and ecstasies of writing new plays. Also: Jeff's pre-TITANIC Titanic play; the real-life Pottersville that is Steubenville Ohio; funeral shenanigans; the rules of writerly theft. Finally, Jeff shares tales of his screenwriting career, with stories about Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, and other mellifluous-voiced Brits.

Ep. 19: Tinfoil Hatters TEASER Feb 15, 2019

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Has the Deep State secretly replaced the Funhouse crew with crisis voice actors? It's actually not only possible, but probable! You know, when you think about it. We (whoever "we" are!) discuss the rich and wonderful world of conspiracy theories. Also: a thrilling WWII spy novel; the lazy-ass official cat of 10 Downing St.; and an amazing documentary about film scores. Plus a tough question from a listener: how do you cope with a terrible job right now when it will almost certainly get better next year? With Brandi Brown and Shanan Custer.

Ep. 18: CENTRISTA! Feb 08, 2019

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Starbucks founder Howard Schultz has entered the 2020 presidential race! Maybe! Feeling the Schultzmentum, Bill and co. take up the issue of "centrism" in politics. What does it mean? Is it different from other vague political terms? Does anyone care? Find out! Also: our first foray into True Crime podcasting; Brandi roasts the dumb 2013 song "Accidental Racist;" and we discuss pop history books. Plus: listener advice, for work and for love. With Brandi Brown and Bryan Miller.

Ep. 17: Bill Corbett's Funhouse - Live from SFSketchfest TEASER Feb 01, 2019

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Teaser for our first live show! Recorded at San Francisco's Gateway Theater on 1/20/2019. Bill welcomes Mythbusters' Adam Savage and others for a spirited talk about alternative medicine: legit, quackery, or some combination? Also: beautiful songs to be played obsessively while driving; the uncanny valley horror of Winnie the Pooh; John Travolta as Gotti, and not as Gotti. Finally, the panel gives life advice to the audience. Do they help? YOU decide! With regulars Brandi Brown and Joseph Scrimshaw; guests Adam Savage and Quiz-o-Tron's Rebecca Watson. Available exclusively for our Patreon patrons.

Ep. 16: Me Too Also As Well Jan 25, 2019

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Bill and friends talk about where the Me Too movement is now, where it came from, and where it might be going. Also: Japanese mascot madness; Clint Eastwood plays a squinty old grouch for a change; slightly-used British detective TV; and an island of actual art in the poisonous stream that is Twitter dot com. Finally: we try to advise a lonely listener whose job has left her virtually orphaned. With Brandi Brown, Mary Jo Pehl and Shanan Custer.

Ep. 15: Funhouse Friend Focus MICHAEL J. NELSON Jan 18, 2019

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Bill interviews RiffTrax and MST3K partner Michael J. "Mike' Nelson: the man, the legend, the guy Bill sees every other day! They chat about Mike's early days growing up in the boonies, his love of classical music, tennis, cooking, and other things that make Mike a cultured man and Bill... not so much. And also comedy! Plus a full extra half-hour over on Patreon discussing our movie obsessions during MST3K and RiffTrax. Warning: includes Gandalf impressions.

Ep. 14: Pee Sea Jan 11, 2019

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Oh, did that naughty podcast title OFFEND you? Are you TRIGGERED? To find out, listen to Bill and co. talk about the concept of Political Correctness a.k.a. P.C. in the wake of a certain wank-fiend comedian's return to the stage. Again. Also: workaday anime animals, Top 10 movie lists presidential and not, and a book about Da Ol' Neighbahood. Finally: one of our listeners asks about an art project that got out of control. With Brandi Brown, Bryan Miller and a piece by Joseph Scrimshaw.

Ep. 13: Advice-o-Rama Dec 29, 2018

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We give advice, and lots of it. This is the first Funhouse every-now-and-then All Advice episodes where we address some of the many life questions our excellent listeners have sent us (fyi: funhousepod@gmail.com). Hear us advising like the wind, life coachin' like hell. With Brandi Brown and Shanan Custer.

Ep. 12: The First Annual Funhouse Christmas Show Dec 23, 2018

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Get on board! Let's ride this Christmas... train? I don't know, something that moves. We take on the strange sailor-loving Turkish do-gooder called Santa Claus and his possible realness. Also: Rudolph, the inconvenient truth. Featuring special guest mentions Carol Burnett, Mr. Magoo, and the beloved Boy Without a Tongue, if he also exists. Merry Christmas! With Brandi Brown, Shanan Custer and Mike Fotis, with a piece by Joseph Scrimshaw.

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