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Latest Episodes:

Newsradio’s Joe Furey, Pt.1 Mar 15, 2023

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The hilarious Joe Furey (Letterman, Newsradio, etc) shares great stories about how he got Letterman (his sister called the show about an intern opening!) and the joy he gets from writing and performing idiotic sketches.

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Matt Goldman: Comedy to Crime Mar 09, 2023

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Classic ep with the funny and talented Matt Goldman, who pivoted from a career in the sitcom world to a New York Times best-selling crime author! Find out how he did it without pulling a muscle.

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Gina Grad & Bald Bryan Mar 01, 2023

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Adam Carolla podcast veterans Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop discuss how they made the delicate fit into that hit show and how each switched gears to write very personal books.

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The Writers Room with Jon Macks and Jeff Stilson Feb 22, 2023

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With the Oscars looming I talk to two guys who’ve spent a large portion of their lives in awards show writers’ rooms - Jon Macks and Jeff Stilson. We cover everything from Faye Dunaway reading the wrong Best Picture winner to the Chris Rock slap to finding new names for publicists.

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Super Bowl wrap-up with Norman Chad Feb 15, 2023

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Sports columnist and the voice of the World Series of Poker Norman Chad joins me to critique my Super Bowl bets, break down the psyche of Philly fans, and share an Andy Reid anecdote.

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Super Bowl bets with my own damn money Feb 08, 2023

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I came into some cash already deposited in an online gaming account and I decided with Gary’s help to bet it on this Sunday’s Super Bowl - everything from score prediction to Anthem time!

C’mon Chris Stapleton, don’t be messing around with any long runs!

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Music & Hoops with Claire de Lune Feb 01, 2023

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Singer/songwriter and NBA columnist Claire de Lune talks the current state of the music biz AND her pick for the NBA Finals. I know, it’s wild! Great listen.

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The Writers’ Room w/Josh Weinstein and Joel Madison Jan 25, 2023

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A funny/useful glimpse inside all kinds of writers’ room with guests Josh Weinstein (Later, AFV, etc) and Joel Madison (Roseanne, Malcolm & Eddie, etc) plus my own checkered past.

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The Vikings/Chargers Vortex of Doom Jan 18, 2023

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Fantasy Football maven and Vikings fan Paul Charchian joins my superb producer and Chargers fan Gary Smith as I try to save them both from any more NFL-inflicted pain! Damn funny conclusions

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Austin Huff in a huff! Jan 11, 2023

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Sports radio host and founder of KorkedBats.com Austin Huff shares some Jim Rome and Steve Gorman stories plus gives us his Super Bowl dark horse!

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