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Episode Forty-five - Elliott Kalan- Part II Jan 24, 2017

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On this special Hawaiian episode of the Revival League Podcast, Greg continues his chat with Elliott Kalan, former head writer for The Daily Show and current head writer for Mystery Science Theater 3000! Elliott talks about the importance of satire, working with people like John Oliver and Stephen Colbert, and, of course, writing for MST3K! Meanwhile, Greg and Ryan defend the humble taro plant, discuss a horrible Elvis movie, and try an Australian ginger beer. Plus, James endures "King Dinosaur." All this and a priest who's afraid to admit he's lost his faith, on this week's episode of the Revival League Podcast! (This podcast does not represent Alternaversal, Shout Factory or the Kickstarter campaign in any official capacity). EDITOR’S NOTE: In June 2019, this podcast merged with the Damn Dirty Geeks Podcast and became The Damn Dirty Drive-in. These are our classic back catalog episodes, dating back to March 2016. Please enjoy! The new Drive-In podcast opens for business with original sketches, movie discussions, interviews, weird food tastings and more at Episode 168.

Episode Forty-four - Joel Hodgson Jan 17, 2017

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On this very special Hawaii episode of the Revival League Podcast: JOEL. EFFING. HODGSON. That's right, we finally got him! The great Joel Hodgson, creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000, chats with Greg and Ryan about getting the new season off the ground, the Kickstarter, and more! Meanwhile, in Maui, Greg and Ryan drive along cliffside roads, the guys discuss the abomination that is "The Blue Lagoon" -- as well as the abominations that are tourists -- and James tackles "Code Name Diamond Head." All this and a dog sadly searching the horizon for an owner who's never coming back, this week on the Revival League Podcast! (This podcast does not represent Alternaversal, Shout Factory or the Kickstarter campaign in any official capacity). EDITOR’S NOTE: In June 2019, this podcast merged with the Damn Dirty Geeks Podcast and became The Damn Dirty Drive-in. These are our classic back catalog episodes, dating back to March 2016. Please enjoy! The new Drive-In podcast opens for business with original sketches, movie discussions, interviews, weird food tastings and more at Episode 168.

Episode Forty-three - Elliott Kalan, Part I Jan 10, 2017

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On this episode of the Revival League Podcast, Greg chats with Elliott Kalan, head writer on the new season of Mystery Science Theater 3000, about the nature of comedy, dinosaurs, and his time as head writer on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Plus, Greg and Ryan are still podcasting from Hawaii, the guys try a melon-flavored soda, James tackles Catalina Caper, and Greg angers the old gods, bringing about the end of days. Thanks, Greg. All this and the screams of the damned, this week on the Revival League Podcast! (This podcast does not represent Alternaversal, Shout Factory or the Kickstarter campaign in any official capacity). EDITOR’S NOTE: In June 2019, this podcast merged with the Damn Dirty Geeks Podcast and became The Damn Dirty Drive-in. These are our classic back catalog episodes, dating back to March 2016. Please enjoy! The new Drive-In podcast opens for business with original sketches, movie discussions, interviews, weird food tastings and more at Episode 168.

Episode Forty-two - Sharyl Volpe Jan 04, 2017

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On this episode of the Revival League Podcast, we chat with Sharyl Volpe, associate producer for the upcoming season of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Sharyl talks about the ins and outs of getting the show off the ground, what it's like working with Joel, and the surreal atmosphere of a TV set. Meanwhile, Greg and Ryan are still in Hawaii. They talk about traversing a deadly jungle road, nearly falling off a cliff, and celebrating their survival by eating at a food truck located inexplicably in the middle of a rain forest. Plus they try a pineapple-orange soda, and Greg finally gives macadamia nuts a piece of his mind. All this and a cop on the edge, on this week's episode of the Revival League Podcast! (This podcast does not represent Alternaversal, Shout Factory or the Kickstarter campaign in any official capacity). EDITOR’S NOTE: In June 2019, this podcast merged with the Damn Dirty Geeks Podcast and became The Damn Dirty Drive-in. These are our classic back catalog episodes, dating back to March 2016. Please enjoy! The new Drive-In podcast opens for business with original sketches, movie discussions, interviews, weird food tastings and more at Episode 168.

Episode Forty-one - New Year's Eve Special Dec 31, 2016

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It's the Revival League Podcast New Year's Eve Special! On this episode, we ring out 2016 with hosts from Miami to Maui! Greg and Ryan broadcast from sunny Hawaii, and are joined remotely by special guest stars Erica Rodriguez, James Rohling, Ron McAdams and Kate Page! The gang talks about the year in MST3K, shudders over Whizzo the Clown, and remembers icons we've lost during the year. All this and a razor-wielding chimpanzee out for revenge, on this special episode of the Revival League Podcast! (This podcast does not represent Alternaversal, Shout Factory or the Kickstarter campaign in any official capacity). EDITOR’S NOTE: In June 2019, this podcast merged with the Damn Dirty Geeks Podcast and became The Damn Dirty Drive-in. These are our classic back catalog episodes, dating back to March 2016. Please enjoy! The new Drive-In podcast opens for business with original sketches, movie discussions, interviews, weird food tastings and more at Episode 168.

Episode Forty - Paul and Storm Dec 28, 2016

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EDITOR'S NOTE #1: This episode contains Rogue One Spoilers, and was recorded before the death of Carrie Fisher. (R.I.P. Princess Leia). On this week's episode of the Revival League Podcast, we chat with musical duo Paul and Storm about how they got their start, their involvement with w00tstock and the JoCo Cruise, and, of course, writing riffs and songs for the new season of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Plus Greg and Ryan chat about Rogue One, James takes on Moon Zero Two, and Ryan's soda nemesis comes back for round three. All this and a penguin with a very particular set of skills, on this week's podcast! (This podcast does not represent Alternaversal, Shout Factory or the Kickstarter campaign in any official capacity). EDITOR’S NOTE #2: In June 2019, this podcast merged with the Damn Dirty Geeks Podcast and became The Damn Dirty Drive-in. These are our classic back catalog episodes, dating back to March 2016. Please enjoy! The new Drive-In podcast opens for business with original sketches, movie discussions, interviews, weird food tastings and more at Episode 168.

Episode Thirty-nine - The Red Yuletidening Kringlethon Holiday Special! Dec 20, 2016

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Ho! Ho! Ho! It's the The Red Yuletidening Kringlethon Holiday Special! Greg and Ryan are joined in the studio by James Rohling, Ron McAdams and a live studio audience for a very merry holiday special. MSTies talk about what the show means to them, the gang discusses some of the lesser-known holiday specials, and Ryan reminds everyone that each Christmas just marks one year closer to the inevitable embrace of death. Plus, the gang samples a special holiday root beer and James, Ryan and Ron tell Greg why he's wrong to like carolers. All this and tainted eggnog on this very special episode of the Revival League Podcast! (This podcast does not represent Alternaversal, Shout Factory or the Kickstarter campaign in any official capacity). EDITOR’S NOTE: In June 2019, this podcast merged with the Damn Dirty Geeks Podcast and became The Damn Dirty Drive-in. These are our classic back catalog episodes, dating back to March 2016. Please enjoy! The new Drive-In podcast opens for business with original sketches, movie discussions, interviews, weird food tastings and more at Episode 168.

Episode Thirty-eight - Hampton Yount Dec 14, 2016

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On this episode of the Revival League Podcast, we chat with Crow T. Robot himself, the inimitable Hampton Yount! Hampton talks about getting his comedy start in Washington, D.C., his friendship with Jonah Ray, and of course taking on the role of Crow! He also discusses why Star Wars is racist and whether it's morally acceptable to kill baby Hitler. Also on this episode, Greg and Ryan debate whether avant-garde movies are riffable, James talks "Manos," and the guys try yet another sarsaparilla. All this and an aging salesman growing quietly desperate about his increasing irrelevance in a youth-obsessed world, this week on the Revival League Podcast! (This podcast does not represent Alternaversal, Shout Factory or the Kickstarter campaign in any official capacity). EDITOR’S NOTE: In June 2019, this podcast merged with the Damn Dirty Geeks Podcast and became The Damn Dirty Drive-in. These are our classic back catalog episodes, dating back to March 2016. Please enjoy! The new Drive-In podcast opens for business with original sketches, movie discussions, interviews, weird food tastings and more at Episode 168.

Episode Thirty-seven - Mega Soda Review Dec 07, 2016

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On this episode of the Revival League Podcast, the gang is in for some deep hurting. That's right, it's the Mega Soda Review! Greg, Ryan and podcast favorites James Rohling and Ron McAdams gather a live studio audience to look on in horror as they sample not one, not two, but TEN different sodas. Spoiler alert: A lot of them were pretty bad. Will Greg find the soda of his dreams? Ryan survive the podcast? Will Ron and James ever agree to come back after enduring the horror? Find out on this week's special episode of the Revival League Podcast! (This podcast does not represent Alternaversal, Shout Factory or the Kickstarter campaign in any official capacity). EDITOR’S NOTE: In June 2019, this podcast merged with the Damn Dirty Geeks Podcast and became The Damn Dirty Drive-in. These are our classic back catalog episodes, dating back to March 2016. Please enjoy! The new Drive-In podcast opens for business with original sketches, movie discussions, interviews, weird food tastings and more at Episode 168.

Episode Thirty-six - Kevin Murphy Nov 30, 2016

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In this episode of the Revival League Podcast, we chat with the one and only Kevin Murphy! Kevin talks about getting started at Mystery Science Theater, finding Servo's personality, spending a year traveling the world and watching movies, and getting RiffTrax up and running. Plus, Ryan and Greg dissect the 1932 Bela Lugosi disasterpiece "White Zombie" and sample an orange soda, and James takes on "Zombie Nightmare." All this and a Patrick Swayze Christmas on this episode of the Revival League Podcast! (This podcast does not represent Alternaversal, Shout Factory or the Kickstarter campaign in any official capacity). EDITOR’S NOTE: In June 2019, this podcast merged with the Damn Dirty Geeks Podcast and became The Damn Dirty Drive-in. These are our classic back catalog episodes, dating back to March 2016. Please enjoy! The new Drive-In podcast opens for business with original sketches, movie discussions, interviews, weird food tastings and more at Episode 168.

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