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Ep. 11: Funhouse Friend Focus TRACE BEAULIEU Dec 21, 2018

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A murder of Crows! Bill chats with fellow Mystery Science Theater 3000 alum Trace Beaulieu. They discuss Trace's early days growing up in the raspberry capital of the world, the glorious dangers of childhood, eating emu at the Ren Fest, and of course -- MST3K, Crow T. Robot, mad scientists, and the joys of working on one of the most unlikely TV shows ever.

Ep. 10: A Bit Invasive Dec 14, 2018

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Blinded by science! We chat with a veteran science writer about the complexities of invasive species, the existential dilemmas of climate change, and the fun of gaming out animal gladiator battles. Also: the healing power of TV shows about violent druglords, a rebooted She-Ra, people who can't stop climbing things, and an evil young, sweaty, sexy... Andy Griffith? With Brandi Brown, Mike Fotis, and guest Maggie Koerth-Baker of 538.com.

Ep. 9: Hardcore Mournography Dec 07, 2018

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We pay our respects to the respects being paid to George HW Bush. Also JK Rowling's la-di-dah "writing room," the 70s fashion battle in Versailles, exploring the Ryanverse, and Survivor, the show that somehow keeps surviving. Plus we try to help a young woman deal with her egg-stealing dad. With Brandi Brown, Mary Jo Pehl, Bryan Miller, and a piece by Joseph Scrimshaw.

Ep. 8: Howdy Neighbor! Nov 30, 2018

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The Funhouse crew look into the Nextdoor App and related sites of type-A neighborly paranoia. Plus judo fights in parliament, a mail fraudin' punk bluegrass band, more cultural goodies. And we try to help a college kid facing a racist Trumpista roomie situation, with angry but sensible advice! With Brandi Brown, Shanan Custer and Bryan Miller.

Ep. 7: Funhouse Fam Focus MARY JO PEHL Nov 23, 2018

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Thus begins an occasional series of one on one interviews with Funhouse regulars. Bill re-gets to know his dear friend and Mystery Science Theater 3000 / RiffTrax jokemate Mary Jo Pehl. They discuss MJ growing up in the esteemed first family of Circle Pines, MN.; our unreasonably confident parents; high school theater awkwardness; what the hell is standup comedy; MST3K old and new; and aging, which Bill is doing and Mary Jo is not. Plus: the next generation: better, or no?

Ep. 6: Ballot Stuff Nov 16, 2018

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Wonk madness: we analyze the 2018 midterm elections, then analyze that analysis. Plus eccentric baking shows, eccentric baking politicians, Jennifer Lawrence's need for a new manager, and everyone's favorite jam, Québécois glam rock. Also, personal boundaries: get some! With Brandi Brown and special wonk ringers Erica Mauter and Matthew Foster.

Ep. 5: The Geeks Shall Inherit the Nerds Nov 09, 2018

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Bill does the show in L.A. with a guest panel. The concept of "geek" is discussed, geekily. We ask what geek culture means, and if we've become a world of raging nerds. Also on the agenda: Lonesome Dove; Lincoln meets some ghosts; getting absorbed by Thomas Hardy in downtown L.A. Plus we help a non-hugger deal with pushy hug culture and advise a hygiene-challenged kilt-wearer. With guests Phoebe Bottoms, Audrey Kearns, and regular Funhouse contributor Joseph Scrimshaw.

Ep. 4: Insuffrageable Nov 02, 2018

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With Election Day 2018 looming, we talk about voting and ask: should you vote? And the answer is: OF COURSE YOU SHOULD, come on man. We also talk voter suppression and the limits of voting in addressing structural power imbalances. But still, yes, to repeat, OF COURSE YOU SHOULD. Then we discuss the American Girl empire; comedian and filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore, and Halloween candy safety X-rays. Plus we try to help someone who recently moved and worries: is my new next-door neighbor going to make our lives miserable? With Brandi Brown, Mary Jo Pehl and Bryan Miller.

Ep. 3: Comedy Killers Oct 25, 2018

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Question: is comedy a mover and shaker of this world, or just some trembling weirdo? Plus naughty Roman Emperors from the 1970s, quiz kids, alterna-sports, talky ghost stories. Also we try to help with screen addiction and fat cats! With Brandi Brown, Shanan Custer plus special guest J. ELVIS WEINSTEIN of MST3K and Freaks and Geeks: standup comedian, documentary maker, podcaster, TV watcher.

Ep. 2: Donald Duck Dynasty Oct 19, 2018

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Bill and crew discuss celebrities endorsing politicians, and plot some weird future endorsements; talk mockumentaries, spies with facial moles, the Donald Duck family tree and and canonical involvement with the Confederacy; and try to help a talented actor who loves acting but is sick of the life of being an actor. With Brandi Brown, Mike Fotis, and special guest friend from MST3K and RiffTrax, MARY JO PEHLl!

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