Latest Episodes
May 26, 2022
May 25, 2022
Scott, Paul & Lauren discuss King Richard and scatting before playing Gift Master.
May 25, 2022
Conan talks to Lynnea about haunted hotels, massive cats, and what kind of ghost Conan plans on being.
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May 25, 2022
Scottish singer-songwriter Rianne Downey joins John Gemberling, Danielle Schneider, and Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans from SXSW! Rianne performs songs that inspire scenes about threats of the devil at your door, singing too loudly at a concert, losing a grudge list, insincere awwww-ing, and much more!
May 25, 2022
Amy & Paul head into the danger zone for 1986’s Tom Cruise flight school showdown Top Gun! They debate whether Maverick has a defined character arc, praise the charm of a young Meg Ryan, and piece together how this fit into Cruise’s budding movie star career. Plus: which cast members puked in the cockpit?
Next week, we finish Ani-May-Tion month with Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse! You can join the conversation for this series on the Unspooled Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unspooledpodcast, and on Paul’s Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6. Learn more about the show at unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and Instagram @unspooledpod, and don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. You can also listen to our Stitcher Premium game show Screen Test right now at https://www.stitcher.com/show/unspooled-screen-test, and apply to be a contestant at unspooledpod@gmail.com!
May 25, 2022
Our criminal justice system gives the impression of being impartial and fact-based, but in reality, it’s anything but. Innocence Project lawyer and author of Junk Science Chris Fabricant joins Adam to break down why pseudoscience is allowed into the court room, the influence of the Ted Bundy trial on mainstream forensics and the impact of the criminal justice system on marginalized people. You can purchase Chris’ book here: https://factuallypod.com/books
May 25, 2022
EP. 266 — What’s It Like To Return To Downton Abbey? with Laura Carmichael and Allen Leech
Guest Allen Leech Laura Carmichael
Jonathan has spent a decade preparing for this week’s episode: they’ve pored over countless hours of footage, consulted with historians, even married a Brit. Today, that research pays off, as Jonathan interviews Allen Leech and Laura Carmichael aka Tom Branson and Lady Edith of Downton FUCKING Abbey. Listen in as they discuss behind-the-scenes stories, the work that goes into creating a historical drama, and the new film Downton Abbey: A New Era.
A note to Downton fans! This episode contains spoilers, notably around 21 minutes, 32 minutes, and 51 minutes in.
Downton Abbey: A New Era is playing in theaters now. You can follow the latest on Twitter @DowntonAbbey, Instagram @downtonabbey_official, and Facebook @DowntonAbbey.
A native of south Dublin, award winning actor Allen Leech is best known for his role in Downton Abbey, where he plays Tom Branson, chauffeur turned estate manager. You can follow Allen on Twitter @Allenleech and on Instagram @therealleech.
Laura Carmichael plays Lady Edith in Downtown Abbey and will also play the lead role in the second season of thriller series The Secret She Keeps later this year. You can follow Laura on Twitter @carmichelle and Instagram @larrycarmichael.
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May 24, 2022
This week we’re breaking down the first part of “The Delivery.” Jim and Pam’s baby is on the way! Pam is having “contraptions” at work but insists on holding off on going to the hospital until after midnight so her health insurance will cover an extra day. Meanwhile, Dwangela is back when Dwight realizes he must have a child of his own and sparks a contractual agreement with Angela Martin. Angela uncovers a deleted Creed runner, Jenna shares the YouTube video that inspired Andy’s Evolution of Dance moment that also involved some very noisy pants. So enjoy this episode while you eat your second lunch, or perhaps your first dinner, or maybe even an Ultra Feast!
Check out Judson Laipply’s Evoltuion of Dance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg
May 24, 2022
This week we’re rolling back the tape and issuing apologies for things said in podcasts past. But first, Jessica updates June on the new arrival in her household brought to her by a stork (or a man named Steven) and the gals discuss why we can all take a page out of the books of widows from the Olden Days. Then, Jessica learns that sometimes getting a blow out and going back to the garbage bag curtains is important to one’s well-being and June lets us in on the transformation that’s been happening to her beloved dog, Meatball. Finally, we learn what (and who) is and is not appropriate to take to bed. Remember Deep Divers, sometimes it’s about what you’re NOT saying.
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May 24, 2022
3-2-1 – HAPPY SASHEER! HAPPY NICOLE! This week we discuss undressing shrimp, restaurant horror stories, post-covid bad behavior, why everyone is talking to Nicole at the airport, birth stones and their spiritual meanings, Nicole’s ceiling keyboard, the colors everyone wants to see on Sasheer, going braless, and more. They take a quiz to see if they would be better with Shrek or Prince Charming, and answer a listener question on whether you should be friends with someone who collects teeth. Plus – Sasheer explains sandwiches!
Here is the B for Bones website we look at: https://bforbones.com/
Here is the quiz we took in today’s episode: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ranma/shrek-soulmate-quiz
Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at:
424-645-7003
May 23, 2022
EP. 139 — The Queen Sheep Herder of New Zealand w/ Lady Bunny & Monét X Change
Guest Lady Bunny Monét X Change
What’s poppin’ congregation? This week, we have Lady Bunny and Monét X Change discussing Amy Bock, a 20th century con woman who famously disguised herself as a wealthy sheep farmer convincing another woman to marry her. Plus, Goldman Sachs and Ozy Media try to work out their business relationship after someone impersonated an executive during a conference call. Stay Schemin’!
Research by Kaelyn Brandt.
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/26/business/media/ozy-media-goldman-sachs.html
https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/2b30/bock-amy-maud
https://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/black-sheep/story/2018670137/con-artist-the-story-of-amy-bock
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalene_asylum
https://alchetron.com/Amy-Bock#amy-bock-5027d02e-edbc-447f-81b2-719f6b82d9c-resize-750.jpeg
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/carlos-watson-ozy-media-stays-open-1235024859/
May 23, 2022
A piano playing jazz musician improvises songs with Chris about his son’s tummy troubles, art, and life. She also opens up about doing a stand-up set for her musical hero and experiencing harassment as a woman in the jazz world.
May 23, 2022
Sona Movsesian joins Andy Richter to talk about growing up Armenian, wanting to work in TV, being Conan O’Brien’s assistant and more!
May 22, 2022
Sugar Hill Gang founder Cal Solomon returns to talk to Scott about his encounter with a genie and his time in the CIA. Then, concerned citizen Peanut Parton stops by to reveal the truth behind Dolly Parton. Plus, TV personality Alan Stubbs of Antiques Roadshow drops by to showcase his professional appraising skills.
May 22, 2022
Heather, Nick and Matt are joined by Zach Reino (Off Book) to discuss the film Pokémon Detective Pikachu! They talk about Zach’s experiences with the Pokémon franchise, what they love about the movie and answer some of your questions in the Question Block!
May 22, 2022
Are you listening to this podcast on a computer? If so, you could be a villain in this week’s film, Speed 2: Cruise Control! In this epic summer sequel, Paul, Jason, June and special guest, Scott Aukerman lament the absence of Keanu Reeves, and ask the age-old question; why weren’t Willem Dafoe’s leeches featured more in this film?!
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May 22, 2022
Tig Notaro feels gay about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Tig sits down with Conan once again to discuss which of her kids she thinks is going into comedy, favorite jokes and pranks, and her inability to identify celebrities. Plus, Conan and his team issue an inaugural broadcast from their brand new podcast space.
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May 22, 2022
Poet Andrea Gibson sits down with Cameron (again!) to discuss how their cancer diagnosis has made them funnier, Sister Megan Rice and the Outlaw Nuns, and feeling comfortable not being tough.
May 20, 2022
Happy RHOBH premiere weeks!!!! Casey and Danielle are back and joined once again by the iconique Ziwe, who gets vulnerable and shares her own misfortune of losing a coat at customs. So. Much like Sutton- we all have problems!
To watch BITCH SESH LIVE on VOD until Tuesday go to Loopedlive.com or the gals’ Instagrams:
@CaseyRoseWilson
@DanielleCarolineSchneider
(And see Danielle in ass less chaps and Casey pee in a cup.)
Season 2 of ZIWE is streaming now on Showtime!
May 20, 2022
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Here is: Scam Goddess. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are featuring an episode of Scam Goddess featuring Actress, Writer, Comedian and Host Jenny Yang. Jenny joins the Scam Goddess herself, Laci Mosley, to discuss Action Park, a popular New Jersey based amusement/water park in the 80s that conducted money laundering schemes, shady money practices and scams. Check out Jenny Yang’s comedy at jennyyang.tv.
May 19, 2022
This week Paul, Jason and June break down the 2013 thriller, Grand Piano, starring Elijah Wood and John Cusack. They cover everything from the needless deaths, the confusing piano lock, to June questioning the intent of locksmiths and Paul reading the Baldomeric Oath.
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May 19, 2022
Actor, disabilities activist, and Youtube influencer Lauren “Lolo” Spencer joins Jameela this week to discuss her diagnosis of ALS at a very young age, how the people she loved came around her in difficult times, fighting for “non-medical” acting roles, why she started her Youtube channel Sitting Pretty, the monetary issues that face disabled people, the challenges of dating, what she hopes to see change in the world for disabled people, and more.
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May 19, 2022
Get your sanitizing wipes out because Michelle is headed back to NYC to face off against The Big City™, where she’s called a bitch, possibly robbed, and on National TV in 36 hours. Meanwhile, Dan questions a certain “news” article from one husband to his beloved wife. Then we are blessed with the presence of Rose Matafeo, comedian, and brilliant creator/star of “Starstuck,” season 2 of which is out now. Rose and Mich have too much in common, but mainly terrible British game shows, upside down dating stories and her turn on Taskmaster. One thing is for sure… they are both very BRAVE for leaving the house. Listen, Laugh, Love.
May 18, 2022
Scott, Paul & Lauren discuss Comedian Feud and recurring dreams before playing Conversation: The Game.
May 18, 2022
Mary Holland and Craig Rowin join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll do bits in a hurricane, heckle a pitch meeting, and admire Harry Chapin’s willingness to say yes to literally anything. Plus, Craig’s Twitter feed inspires scenes about being cut from a movie, peeing ADR, and more!
May 18, 2022
Conan talks with Walt in North Carolina about what it’s like to work on death row and how Conan would fare as a prison warden.
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May 18, 2022
Paul & Amy take to the skies for 1992’s Hayao Miyazaki aeronautic adventure Porco Rosso! They learn about Miyazaki’s history and fascination with airplanes, discuss the meaning of the hero’s pig-headed curse, and get deep into porcine anatomy. Plus: How do the American actors do with the dub?
Next week, we’re taking a detour but staying in flight with the original Top Gun! You can join the conversation for this series on the Unspooled Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unspooledpodcast, and on Paul’s Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6. Learn more about the show at unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and Instagram @unspooledpod, and don’t forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. You can also listen to our Stitcher Premium game show Screen Test right now at https://www.stitcher.com/show/unspooled-screen-test, and apply to be a contestant at unspooledpod@gmail.com!
May 18, 2022
What do Enlightenment-era paintings, 19th-century American fashion magazines, and Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” have in common? They’re all strong examples of what fatphobia has to do with race, class, and gender discrimination. This week, learn all about the origins of anti-fat bias, and how it persists today, with Professor Sabrina Strings.
Sabrina Strings, Ph.D. is a Chancellor’s Fellow and Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Irvine. Sabrina has been featured in dozens of venues, including BBC News, NPR, Huffington Post, Vox, Los Angeles Times, Essence, Vogue, and goop. Her writing has appeared in diverse venues including, The New York Times, Scientific American, Ethnic and Racial Studies, and Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society. Her book, Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia (2019), was awarded the 2020 Best Publication Prize by the Body & Embodiment Section of the American Sociological Association.
You can follow Dr. Strings on Twitter @SaStrings and check out her website sabrinastrings.com. Want to learn more? Here are some books and resources she recommends:
Da’Shaun Harrison’s The Belly of the Beast
Sonya Renee Taylor’s The Body Is Not An Apology
Dr. Joy Cox’s Fat Girls In Black Bodies
Tressie McMillan Cottom’s THICK
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Transcripts for each episode are available at JonathanVanNess.com.
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Our executive producer is Erica Getto. Our associate producer is Zahra Crim. Our editor is Andrew Carson.
Our socials are run and curated by Middle Seat Digital.
Our theme music is “Freak” by QUIÑ; for more, head to TheQuinCat.com.
Getting Curious merch is available on PodSwag.com.
May 17, 2022
Adam Scott Aukerman are back with the next installment of their comprehensive and encyclopedic compendium of all things Red Hot Chili Peppers. In this episode, Scott and Scott consider popped corn on I Love Film, check in with Bonobos and friends in another edition of U Talkin’ U2 2 Me, and then go track-by-track through the Chili Peps’ new record, Unlimited Love, in exhaustive detail.
May 17, 2022
This week is a special episode of “Office Ladies,” Jenna and Angela answer fan questions about their brand new book, “The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There.” The ladies talk about how they came to write the book which included finding a perfect system that worked for their different writing styles. And the ladies share another part of their audiobook! Have you grabbed your copy yet? Because the book is here!!
