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Lori W. — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:58:10 +0000

First video game, definitely PacMan!! Played it everywhere I found it and then finally got an Atari to play at home!

RYAN!!! I had a huge crush on him – big big Kids Inc fan. I just fell in love with the spiky hair, the cute face and that guitar. Would love this BluRay – thank you for having him on your show!!

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Brooke — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:22:02 +0000

Ms. Pac-Man! I was thrilled that there was a girl in a game. Now you have to wonder why they didn’t call her Pac-Woman. =o)

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Oh no! It’s saying “File Not Found” when I try to play this episode through the website. 🙁 My first all-the-way-through was either Smash Mouth’s ‘Astro Lounge’ or Barenaked Ladies’ ‘Stunt’. Sort of a genre theme there, I guess.

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FellHarbor — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 20:02:38 +0000

My first convention was Anime Weekend Atlanta in 2005. That opened a floodgate as I was instantly hooked by the cosplay bug. I now go to at least 4 conventions a year. It’s thanks to those conventions that I have been able to meet several of my favorite voice actors, including Mr. Paulsen and Mr. LaMarche. 🙂

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The first report I can remember was a written one on a state in 5th grade. My crush, Jordan B., chose Alaska, so I picked Texas. I guess somehow I thought that the two largest states would bring us together? Anyway, I don’t remember much else about the report aside from working in the library with encyclopedias, almanacs, and those ubiquitous States books – you know the ones: they’re about 40 pages long and the covers are predominantly white with blue lettering and a picture representing the state. Alas, I did not get any traction with my JB out of it. 🙁

Also, just want to add small corrections about Nermal, Garfield’s pesky kitten companion. Nermal is a dude; he has long eyelashes, acts girly, and is often voiced with an effeminate voice, but he is in fact male. And Garfield wants to ship him to Abu Dhabi, not Tazmania. Which, Google informs me, would put Jon and Garfield in Coronel, Chile. 😉

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FellHarbor — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:14:47 +0000

First want to say Congratulations on 200 episodes! I started listening at maybe episode 10 or so. You guys had me at Beefaroni! Always making me laugh. It makes me so sad to hear that people say mean things about Vanessa – she reminds me a lot of my older sister with her wit ‘n whimsy. Here’s to 200 more. 🙂 Now for the Firsts question:

My first animal love was actually my 3rd pet. 1st was a Guinea Pig named Cindy, 2nd was a turtle named Harold. Then came Whiskers, my black-and-white kitty. He literally followed me home one day when I was 6 (Oct 1986), and he was with me every day of my life until his passing (Dec 2006). Grade school, high school, college; numerous moves. His ashes are in a small box on a shelf in my bedroom, sitting on his favorite blanket (one that I crocheted for him when I was 10). I have several new fur babies now, but Whiskers will always be in my heart. <3

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FellHarbor — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:35:31 +0000

Gonna rant on something else because I’ve never driven cross-country (althouh we did move from Detroit, MI to Miami, FL when I was 6): As with everything else in life, avoid ragging on something based on what you THINK it is if you don’t know anything about what it ACTUALLY is. Specific to this podcast: home schooling. My older sister home schools her 3 kids, and they have better social lives than I ever had as a public school brat. There are several options for curricula to follow, with companion books to refresh & reteach the parent/teacher, so you don’t have to know or remember everything. (It’s the same thing public grade school teachers do, you know.) The kids have to pass state-mandated tests to prove they’re learning (and aren’t truant). They attend co-operative learning meetings with other home schooled children in the local home school community where parents and/or tutors teach group classes. For example, my sister has a degree in English and teaches the literature class, and they have several actual scientists on hand for stuff like Chemistry. The kids are involved in several extra-curriculars like sports teams, dance/karate classes, Girl Scouts/Cub Scouts, local theater, and church functions. Plus the kids are friends with other kids in the neighborhood, kids who go to public school; they also have access to the internet. So don’t worry, they’re hip to the current jive. lol My oldest niece, who just graduated high school ahead of time – and yes, attended prom, is now in college. Are there strange sub-human beings out there who are hiding their children in a basement and brainwashing them under the guise of “home schooling?” Sure. But that’s a whacko minority, and it’s naive to assume that’s what all home schooling is about. /rant 😛

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FellHarbor — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:05:49 +0000

I am in no way a sports fan, so my first (and so far only) baseball game was as an adult, just 2 years ago. I’d started my new job, and every summer they have a summer activity. As the CEO loved baseball, we were all invited along to a game. Though I politely declined, I was told in no uncertain terms that this was something I HAD to participate in. Sooo… yeah. I got to attend an Atlanta Braves game. We had a private box up at the very top of the stadium, adjoined to a small room with snacks, drinks, a TV, and AC. Knowing absolutely nothing about baseball or my new colleagues, the entire thing was rather uncomfortable. But the wings and soda were great. And I guess it’s nice to have had the experience of attending a sports outing like a rich person.

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Allen P. Williams — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 03:24:33 +0000

The first thing I can remember wearing the crap out of was a “Weird Al” Yankovic shirt that I got from a show. It says AL-TV and looks like the MTV logo. It was a white t-shirt and it turned pink like two months in when I mixed in some red thing so I hung it on my wall instead.

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FellHarbor — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:48:46 +0000

Mine was also Game Boy related. I asked for a Game Boy Color for my birthday, which was just a few months after its release. (That was the first GB to have a colored display.) My parents are very attentive and definitely make sure they ask store clerks etc. when making a big present purchase, so I know they did their best. However, what I opened on my birthday was a colored Game Boy – a standard Game Boy with a colored casing. I was SO disappointed, but I didn’t want to hurt my parents’ feelings – it was an honest mix-up, and they were so proud of it (GBs weren’t cheap even in the 90s). So I smiled and did my best to be happy. It wasn’t until a day or so later that my Mom asked how the GB was, and I explained it wasn’t quite what I had wanted. Happily, we were able to exchange it for the right one – and I still have it to this day. Internet links DEFINITELY help a lot with gift-giving!

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FellHarbor — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:09:19 +0000

Just to add to the discussion about wasted food: My organization holds several meetings a year at hotels, and we have food provided by the hotel for our attendees’ meals. It’s buffet-style food, usually consisting of some bread options, a meat, some veggies. Typical higher-end buffet fare. And whatever our people don’t eat gets tossed. Right into the garbage. The saddest thing I think I’ve ever witnessed was when a hotel waiter came to refill the breaded catfish pan right as the last attendee left with their plate of food. Probably 40 pieces of delicious fried catfish, wasted. I wanted to cry, scream, and steal the food. But it wouldn’t have done any good. No food banks will take it. I know certain foods like fish have a shelf-life. But I honestly can’t believe that, if tossed into a fridge, that fish wouldn’t have held for a couple of hours so it could be taken to a homeless shelter or something. And the bread? Or the steamed vegetables? Hell, even the pie and cookies! I think we’ve all had a piece of pizza after it sat around in the box on our tables for a night; we didn’t die or get sick. That was just one instance out of probably hundreds that happen at each hotel every year. It’s so sick. 🙁

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FellHarbor — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:45:19 +0000

My family adopts animals from all over; pound puppies, greyhound adoptions, rescues. My first personal pet was Whiskers, a black-and-white kitten who followed me home – literally. At age 7, I went out with my mom when she was making the Avon rounds in our neighborhood (ding-dong, Avon calling!). The lil’ guy ran up to me at one house and I petted him a bit. But a noise scared him away. So we continued on to a few more houses, and he popped up again. This continued for a bit before I just picked him up and carried him home. We thought he was grey-and-white until his bath, poor thing was so dirty. That was in 1987; I had Whiskers with me as my very best friend until 2006. Whiskers hated everyone except me, in classic cow-cat/tuxedo cat fashion. lol 🙂 He saw me through grade school, high school, and college. Life is so much fuller with animals in the home!

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FellHarbor — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 14:31:16 +0000

Well, the first I really remember was Freddy the Frog, a realistic-ish stuffed frog I had when I was about 3. Unfortunately, I had a vivid nightmare about Freddy growing teeth and crawling along the phone cord to come and bite me. Needless to say, Freddy was relegated to a box for many, many years. So my fallback was a purple cow that played “The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You.” I still have both of them, and have since forgiven Freddy.

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FellHarbor — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 20:29:22 +0000

If Disney movies based on books don’t count, then it has to be The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. I didn’t realize it was a book until I was in High School. The movie adaptation is remarkably on-point. I can think of only one small scene that was omitted, and the movie does a great job of keeping the feel of the book. One of the absolute best movie adaptations ever!

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FellHarbor — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 18:26:30 +0000

I was introduced to computers at school, so the first ones I played were likely Number Munchers and Oregon Trail. But the first computer game that I was really into was Leisure Suit Larry. Started playing that at the ripe old age of like 8. My parents would help me answer the proof-of-age questions at the start of the game since Google wasn’t an option in c.1988. lol I didn’t understand 90% of what was going on, but I liked the puzzle-solving aspect of it.

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FellHarbor — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 16:09:51 +0000

We made several trips to the Miami Zoo when I was little. They were very proud of their white Bengal tigers. I remember they once had a performance piece gimmick of sorts where a man was housed in with the Galapagos tortoises. He just did human work stuff all day long: he wore a suit, sat at a desk and answered the phone. This was in the mid-80s, so no computers or anything. I wonder if the actor enjoyed that gig at all.

Comment on PMC 184: Dan Van Kirk and “Mark Wahlberg” by FellHarbor

FellHarbor — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 20:59:26 +0000

I love to watch fireworks, but I absolutely hate being anywhere near them. The first hands-on experience I had was when I was 6. My parents gave me a sparkler, and the stupid little sparks landed on my arm. Ouch! Never touched another one. Now, I do enjoy a nice Fun Snap throw-down. 😀

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FellHarbor — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:45:04 +0000

Oh my gosh, yes! Mine is definitely E.T. as well. I don’t know how anyone can think he’s cute or endearing. I was terrified of him at age 2 when we saw it in the movie theater, and I’m still freaked out by him. I refuse to watch that movie. In contrast, I always sort of liked the Gremlins. But ugh. E.T. No.

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FellHarbor — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 20:45:24 +0000

I actually had that Mortimer pen! I didn’t realize it came from TV order. My Mom just gave it to me. It wasn’t as nice as Bill’s, but I did enjoy it rather immensely. I wish I still had it – I would send it to you, Vanessa, so you could relive some part of your childhood. Never too late!

The thing I wanted soo badly from TV was the flying bird toy. You wind it up and throw it and it flies. It just looked so awesome.

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FellHarbor — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 17:47:56 +0000

I’m pretty sure it was Pokemon Snap, the N64 game where the only objective is to take great pictures of Pokemon. I ordered it at EB Games and got the strategy guide and a memory card bundled in. Super-sweet, I know.

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FellHarbor — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:15:44 +0000

Oh man, I remember those wax animals from the Miami Zoo! The smell of those things is unforgettable. I had the giraffe, which was a weird one because it was actually two giraffes standing next to each other. So it was hard to play with; like conjoined twins fused at the sides.

I never ditched grade school in the sense of “pretend to go and then bail.” (College was no holds barred of course). My parents would keep me out sometimes so that we could go on vacation or something. As a relatively honest child, if I ever complained of feeling even a little ill, my Mom was fine to keep me home. I don’t recall ever totally misleading her about my illnesses, but sometimes a little exaggeration was called for.

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FellHarbor — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:14:41 +0000

Haha! Wow – no joke, the first animated movies that I was hooked by were The Last Unicorn and Watership Down. Somehow we had bootleg copies taped onto Beta tapes; I watched them both non-stop (along with The Dark Crystal). I don’t feel like I was negatively affected by them, though. On the contrary, I think they have given me a heightened sense of compassion for others. .. Alternatively, I learned to be a good kid ’cause otherwise the Red Bull or General Woundwort would kill me. xD

Another movie that I was completely entranced by but had only seen once as a child was Ringing Bell (Chirin no Suzu). The first scene when *spoilers, I guess* Chirin’s mother is slaughtered by the wolves followed me to adulthood; it’s the only scene I really remembered, aside from the basic idea of a lamb trained/raised by a wolf. I tried to figure out what movie it was for decades and finally found it just a couple of years ago. Yay Internet!

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FellHarbor — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 20:47:41 +0000

Although I didn’t realize it until many years later, the first scifi books I was into was Anne McCaffrey’s PERN series at age 12. There were definitely others I read before that, but I love dragons so their memory has been erased. lol

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FellHarbor — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:56:31 +0000

I feel compelled to share that my first cartoon crush was on Scooter (Frank Welker) from the GoBots when I was 5-6. I was a strange child.

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FellHarbor — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 19:49:38 +0000

The first action figure I asked for specifically as a gift was Catra from She-Ra (with her horse, Storm). And the first action figures I saved up for to buy myself were the Disney’s Gargoyles toys. Had to have them all!

I remember collecting the Land Before Time puppets with my cousins. I’m not sure what happened, exactly, but somehow I ended up with all of them in my possession… 😛

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FellHarbor — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:15:32 +0000

I am a HUGE fan of the Penguins TV series, and I was super-disappointed that the voices used in the movie weren’t from the show. It’s always such a shame when studios think a big name will draw audiences to an animated film, especially one aimed at children (and those of us who are kids at heart). Kowalski is my favorite penguin, and Jeff Bennett one of my favorite VAs. His talent was sorely missed in that movie. As well as John’s (Rico) and James Stuart’s (Private)!

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FellHarbor — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 15:55:22 +0000

Frosted Flakes c. 1992. They had sets of 4 characters from each of the Disney Afternoon cartoon shows. Luckily, if you collected enough UPCs, you could mail them in with a modest $10 or so fee and get the entire set. You better believe that’s what I did! Still have them. 🙂

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FellHarbor — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 20:40:41 +0000

I had to write 2 years later to say YES! Pinwheel was my absolute favorite show, followed closely by Today’s Special. I shipped Jodie and Jeff so hard. I also enjoyed Brain Games on HBO; I was too young to ever get anything right, but it was still fun to try. I sometimes feel like those shows were a fever dream because no one I know has ever even heard of them. So glad to know I’m not alone!

Comment on PMC 205: Quincy Jones by Tiyana Nakasone

Tiyana Nakasone — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 22:19:48 +0000

The No Strings Attached album by NSYNC! That was/still is my jam! I know all the songs and words and sing along every single time! 🙂

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Allen P. Williams — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 03:00:50 +0000

The first album I got into that I listened to without skipping a song (besides my dad making me listen to Dark Side of the Moon all the time) was probably Nirvana’s Nevermind. I was nine years old when it came out and it hit me in a completely different way than all the other stuff that I was hearing on the radio. I had a very “oh, you can do THIS?!” type of reaction to it.

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Todd Mason — Tue, 24 May 2016 00:30:36 +0000

Took till now for me to note that Vanessa’s hair in the photo is somewhat similarly-styled to Joanne Whalley’s on the box art for WILLOW…

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Todd Mason — Sun, 22 May 2016 07:15:13 +0000

Bat Boy was completely a creature of WEEKLY WORLD NEWS, which was meant from its beginning to be the completely batshit silly companion to its sibling tabloids, the others still mixing paparazzi bits and checkbook gossip journalism bits with nonsense…I saw, since I had friends addicted to WWN from jump, where they felt they might’ve gone too far, with an “advice column” titled “Ask Babs” where Babs advised slapping around one’s kids, not too far from the “real” advice offered by James Dobson and his sort of freak to asinine parents…but WWN dropped “Ask Babs” in favor of another sort of parody advice column almost immediately afterward. The company that published WWN some years later that bought MAD-imitator CRACKED magazine from it former publisher, and so for a year or so WWN and CRACKED were stablemates…this somewhat before the current CRACKED website was up and running.

If THE ONION had a single most important ancestor, it was probably Paul Krassner’s THE REALIST, which also anticipated Andy Kaufman and similar folks (including Pat Paulsen, who also was doing what we can call Extreme Deadpan at least at times before Kaufman–Paulsen did his repeatedly failed “attempts” at levitation bit on a very early LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, a number of years after his presidential runs beginning in ’68)…THE REALIST first got a Lot of attention with its intentionally grotesque “The Parts Left Out of the Warren Report”…which entirely too many gullible sorts took to be true reportage.

First film where I was impressed by special effects…the original KING KONG. I am just the right age to have seen that one endlessly repeated on tv when I was a Very young child, and it was sold outright to stations to run as many times as they wanted…not quite a public domain deal, but close enough. The first recurring nightmare I remember was inspired by the movie, and the first time I learned I could consciously (or semi-consciously!) control my own nightmares to a certain extent followed on that.

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JOHN BRAGG — Tue, 17 May 2016 13:48:45 +0000

Definitely Back To The Future.

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Allen P. Williams — Sun, 15 May 2016 01:44:48 +0000

The first movie that really blew me away with special effects was definitely Terminator 2. That was the first time I was like “What!? They can do that?! Holy shit!” Amazing.

Comment on PMC 203: Grey Griffin by Brad

Brad — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 21:44:05 +0000

I was really into cheetahs when right around 5th and 6th grade. I loved that they were the fast animal on land and I even campaigned to make our school’s mascot a cheetah when I was in middle school, since our school didn’t have a mascot. When we were doing this ‘election’ for a mascot, we had to make ballot boxes that were on theme with our choice, so I distinctly remember taking a big plastic animal cracker tub and turning into a cheetah. It ended up winning, so I was super proud.

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S. Daniel McPhail — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 07:37:07 +0000

I lived in a smaller town in Oklahoma growing up, so my first exposure to red pandas came when I saw them in a book about giant pandas I read for a grade school report and I got hooked. I didn’t actually see them until I visited the San Diego Zoo as an adult. Now we have them here at the Oklahoma City Zoo and I can spend hours watching them. They’re adorable and actually really interesting to watch.

Comment on PMC 202: Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen (Live from Wondercon) by Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 02:05:32 +0000

MegaCon ’99 in Orlando.

Comment on PMC 202: Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen (Live from Wondercon) by Joe Shirley

Joe Shirley — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 13:27:19 +0000

First Con was a Star Trek convention in 1979. The original cast, less Shatner and Nimoy were there. I didn’t go to another Con until 2012 – GMX in Nashville, with Billy West and Rob Paulsen!Been back every year since.

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Spassvogel — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 04:42:14 +0000

I remember attending my first convention in about 1986, the Portland Comic book convention. In addition to the Marvel/DC guys, it was right at the beginning of Dark Horse comics and you could get your issues of Boris the Bear or Concrete signed by everyone. All autographs were free, and they would raffle off things like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1. I remember buying a copy of Robotech #2 for $5 and selling it at another guy’s table for $15. When you’re 11yrs old that’s a lot of money!

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Amy — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:04:42 +0000

My first rescue was a Shepherd mix named Isabel. She was probably dumped along our country road because she sheds clouds and clouds. We call her the dog Pig Pen. Isabel is a fantastic family dog and all-around elegant lady.

We also rescued a former puppy mill dog with a mangled tail that was rescued from an animal hoarder. He is a Boston Terrier named Remy.

Comment on PMC 202: Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen (Live from Wondercon) by Corinne

Corinne — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 22:53:27 +0000

When I was a kid I got my parents to take me to a Star Trek one in CT, and even I thought it was kind of lame, and 2+ decades later they still rag on me for driving all the way to Connecticut.

In college, I went to one day of Anime Boston to buy dvds for the Anime Club, but I spent so many hours waiting just to buy a day pass that I had to leave about a half an hour after I got in.

Comment on PMC 202: Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen (Live from Wondercon) by Percival

Percival — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:56:54 +0000

The first convention I went to was Anime Expo way back in ’99. It was totally a different vibe from today; it was more down to earth and homey, and I love that Rob and Maurice still bring that vibe to cons!

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Joe Cuffe — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 14:40:26 +0000

The first convention I went to was the Wizard World Comic-Con in Sacramento last year. I took my 12 year old son, and we had a blast!

Comment on PMC 200: Maria Bamford by Brandon Rueb

Brandon Rueb — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 06:15:47 +0000

The first pet I fell in love with was a calico cat named Serenity. She was a gift as I entered sobriety and started dealing with my own issues. She was with me during an intense seperation and when the girl and I reconnected and got married. She was my rock for many years.

This podcast is actually where I first truly discovered Maria Bamford and learned how important honesty is in dealing with mental and emotional health.
And as a true kid of the 90’s and a pop culture nerd the both of you are always smile inducing.

Cheers!

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Allen Williams — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 06:00:48 +0000

The first pet I fell in love with (and had) was a cat that we named Egon (yes, after Egon Spengler, may he rest in peace). Egon was an awesome cat. I don’t remember anything specifically that he did but, nevertheless, an awesome cat. Then, when I was around 6 or 7, my parents let me know that he had to go to a farm with other cats. I never questioned it, as you shouldn’t, and I can only assume that, since I’m 33, Egon has spent the last 26 or 27 years hanging out on that farm and having a great time. Why do I feel like I need a hug right now?

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Amanda BW — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 19:17:33 +0000

This past summer, after having lived in Missouri my entire life, I packed up my car and drove from Kansas City to my new home in Baltimore in order to achieve my goal of changing careers and becoming a teacher in an urban setting. My husband joined me a couple months later, but the first trip out there was all by myself. 2 days and about 45 podcasts (including some Pop My Culture!) later, I arrived in Baltimore.

Comment on PMC 199: Matt Braunger by Corinne

Corinne — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 17:49:18 +0000

Last Feb. I was living in DC, rented a car and drove the junk I had with me to NH, then bought a car and took most of the rest of my junk with me to WY, where I live now. Went through several hundred episodes of various Star Trek podcasts, and happened to hit Chicago the same day a friend was having a baby shower there. …really hoping to get a job back on the east coast someday soon and do part of it in reverse…

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Amanda BW — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 18:10:20 +0000

I’m a lifelong Kansas City Royals fan. For one summer when I was about five, my mom worked in the Royals’ front office. We would get to go to the games for free and sit down by home plate when the season ticket holders didn’t claim tickets for various games. I remember going to a lot of games that summer. I have a very vivid memory of wearing a shirt with Sluggerr (the mascot) on it and going up to him when he came by our seats. I was so excited to be that close to him. He poked my stomach and pretended like he was giggling. I also remember writing a letter to Johnny Damon, which my mom put in his mailbox, and being surprised with an autographed baseball card from him a few days later. He was my favorite Royal and I was so excited. I hung it up in my room until he left the Royals a few years later, when I promptly burst into tears and ripped the card to pieces.

Comment on PMC 198: Fred Willard (Live from SF Sketchfest) by Tiyana N

Tiyana N — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 17:25:08 +0000

Growing up I was never into baseball so the first baseball game I ever went to was when I was 21. I was in Boston for a college workshop and as part of the workshop they gave us standing only tickets to see the Red Sox vs Texas Rangers. One of the girls in my group was from Boston so she said we should just sit in seats and just move if the people in those seats came. We ended up having to move about 7 times. I felt so bad for sitting in other peoples seats but it was really fun being so close to the field! 🙂

Comment on PMC 195: Sarah Baker by Alwin

Alwin — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 08:40:03 +0000

Breathing>ANYone. Guess I’m hypothetically taking the shock death at some point. Heghlu’meH QaQ jajvam!

Comment on PMC 197: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2015 with Pamela Adlon, Guy Branum, Janet Varney and Wayne Federman by Rik

Rik — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:19:44 +0000

RE: Too many Disney Princess reimaginings – I’m SO sick of those, but I do enjoy that they’ve been so oversaturated that ridiculous parodies are coming out now. A few amazing ones I’ve seen lately:
“This is what Disney Princesses would look like if they were tried for war crimes in the Nuremberg Trials!”
“Disney Princesses reimagined as cement mixers!”
“Disney Princesses reimagined as devastating extinction level meteor collisions!”

Comment on PMC 197: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2015 with Pamela Adlon, Guy Branum, Janet Varney and Wayne Federman by Maria

Maria — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:58:27 +0000

Long time listener, first time writer. I never comment on your episodes because for the most part even though I may become annoyed at something, it’s never enough to write about. This episode however, annoyed me so much that I have to comment. I don’t know who Pam Aldon is and now I never want to know. She ruined both Pop My Cork episodes

So big deal she’s a single mother. That is the most overused phrase in the history of phrases. I could have created a drinking game for every time she said that. It sucks that you’re doing that by yourself but strap on those big girl panties and just get it done without complaining or whining. She says she has three daughters however she knows absolutely nothing about pop-culture. Somewhere there is a disconnect. I can’t be around my 10-year-old granddaughter without learning about songs of the moment, the “it” celeb, the TV show of the moment and just about anything to do with pop culture. So she’s either too busy and someone else takes care of them or she’s not paying attention. Either way the show was not her private therapy session – Her resolution segment just made me want to gag. I’ll give her this, she’s either the best self promoter and manipulator I’ve ever heard or she really is screwed up.

I look forward to these episodes, believe it or not, as I like to hear everyone’s opinions. But she ruined both episodes this year and I hope you never ask her back.

Comment on PMC 197: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2015 with Pamela Adlon, Guy Branum, Janet Varney and Wayne Federman by Bob Dukart

Bob Dukart — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 22:24:49 +0000

My worst of 2015 before hearing the podcast.
1. Letterman retiring. I know he could not get a younger audience nor beat the Tonight show but you would have to follow him since 1982 to know what he meant to loyal followers. He turned TV upside down and thumbed his nose at convention and what was previously considered comedy. To me, he was addictive and the reason why I bought my first VCR. I always felt I was one of the group that “got him”.
2. Joe Cocker dying. He died at the tail end of 2014 and I hated him at first but he was a true original. I loved his raspy voice, bold brass filled bands, and inspirational black backup singers. He never wrote songs but took other’s and made them sound truly different and original. When I hear With A Little Help From My Friends and You Can Leave Your Hat On, I get chills and feel giddy.
3. Donald Trump. Reminds me of Hitler in that he appeals to the disenfranchised and finds scapegoats. He is the true rich man who no one ever said no to (except a farmer in Scotland who would not sell him his land for golf). He is a bully with no sense of civility, manners, nor an understanding of where a classy person draws the line.
Now that he is a poster boy for ISIS videos, he should be very proud.
4. Divorces. Gwen, Hallie, Yolanda, Kaley, Megan Fox, Jennifer Garner, and Hillary Duff all got divorced this year. It just goes to show that when you are young, marrying a hot women is usually one of a mans prerequisites. Yet, it probably works out better if you use the criterion of being friends, having things in common, and sharing a sense of humor and then using good looks as a bonus. I used to think that Hallie Berry was a victim but maybe she is not as great a catch as you might think.
5. Death, violence, and feeling duped. Everyday we hear of black people being shot, mass shootings, terrorist violence, and revered people not turning out to be what we thought. We are getting so numb to it all, it just keeps happening and nothing changes. For all the good the U.S. does, I sometimes think that we are controlled by the NRA, drug cartels, and self absorbed politicians.
I have felt duped by the mayor of Chicago and his police, Jared Fogel, Bill Cosby, Charlie Sheen, the child porn addict from Glee, the anti gay marriage Kentucky clerk, pro athlete domestic violence, Mel Gibson, Roger Goodell, and football concussions. God help us all.

Comment on PMC 196: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2015 with Pamela Adlon, Guy Branum, Janet Varney and Wayne Federman by Bob Dukart

Bob Dukart — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 21:23:41 +0000

My 5 best before hearing podcast.
1. Fargo on FX. I thought that last year’s episodes were great but this year was just as good, if not better. The opposite results of True Detective this year.
2. Your podcast is fine but the two that stuck out this year were Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Podcast and Bill Simmons and his Channel 33. The former had great old Hollywood stories and guests who were prepared to tell risqué tales that were laugh out loud funny. Bill Simmons and his crew ran the gamut of sports, pop culture, and off the wall opinions.
3. Jacob Trombley from the film Room. I have never seen such a performance from such a young actor carry a film. He was amazing and it will be a crime if not nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
4. Amy Schumer was everywhere. It was her year. Liked Trainwreck but it was the bits from her TV show that stuck with me. Her take offs and their backhanded meanings of 12 Angry Men, Friday Night Lights, and Last F___able Day were funny and drove home a point.
5. The Big Short. Few people understood what happened in 2008 and few people understood the all of the this movie but I admired Adam McKay for trying. How could such an event happen that affected virtually everybody on some level and yet only one person was convicted for all the carnage. We can have woodshop or home economics in high school but no basic financial classes? This would be most beneficial for the future of young people.

Comment on PMC 197: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2015 with Pamela Adlon, Guy Branum, Janet Varney and Wayne Federman by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 19:47:46 +0000

Sorry to read of your mother’s cancer…yes, 2015 was a real downer of a year on the personal front for a lot of us, as noted in the discussion (happily not even for all the participants, though). I chose to focus on PopCult to keep from breaking down around 3.

WALKING THE ROOM the podcast?

Comment on PMC 197: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2015 with Pamela Adlon, Guy Branum, Janet Varney and Wayne Federman by Rob S

Rob S — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 02:08:30 +0000

I meant to erase “Walking The Room.” that happened last year.

Comment on PMC 197: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2015 with Pamela Adlon, Guy Branum, Janet Varney and Wayne Federman by Rob S

Rob S — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 02:07:36 +0000

My mom’s cancer.
Donald Trump.
The Dress.
hover boards.
“Walking The Room”
All the mass shooting.

Comment on PMC 197: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2015 with Pamela Adlon, Guy Branum, Janet Varney and Wayne Federman by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:37:48 +0000

My spell-checker turned Karen Russell into Ken Russell above.

Comment on PMC 197: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2015 with Pamela Adlon, Guy Branum, Janet Varney and Wayne Federman by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:34:26 +0000

Most disappointing film of the year I saw: SICARIO. Emily Blunt’s character is a veteran Fed Police Commander who is completely–Utterly–unaware of any potential for corruption, much less corruption, in her or any other agency. Sure.

Kissing Trump’s arse. Pretending to be embarrassed about kissing thus, “News”…”analysts”…

Trivial, but annoying nonetheless…how bad all the newish late-night broadcast shows are, including Colbert’s, though his is the least bad newish one except for ANIMATION DOMINATION; Fallon’s is no worse than his terrible previous one (despite good musical content). At least the new DAILY SHOW isn’t too shabby.

FLESH AND BONE. How to make a completely OTT soap opera about the arts and fairly serious matters…leaving it utterly clownish. Any flaws one might see in, say, MOZART IN THE JUNGLE are minimized to near-invisibilty in the supernova of self-important camp in the Starz series. Even GIRLS looks less self-indulgent in comparison.

The most annoying continuing trend in commercial publishing is the notion that we should all pretend that sf and fantasy isn’t sf or fantasy if it’s popular. Ken Russell’, Andy Weir, Ernest Cline…all very clear that they are sf and fantasy writers. The publishers and publicists say NoNoNo Heaven Forfend. Theoretically intelligent people asked me Why was THE MARTIAN sf?

Comment on PMC 196: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2015 with Pamela Adlon, Guy Branum, Janet Varney and Wayne Federman by Rob S

Rob S — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 04:50:57 +0000

“Locke and Key” audio drama by Audible.
Postmodern Jukebox, band. May not be from this year but I found them in 2015.
“Jessica Jones” Netflix.
“Avengers: Age of Ultron” movie
Gay Marriage.

Comment on PMC 195: Sarah Baker by Allen Williams

Allen Williams — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 01:11:05 +0000

When I was in eighth grade, I was going through my Marilyn Manson/Nine Inch Nails/Tool phase. This was 1996. Obviously I hated anything to do with sports OR sweaters but, in lieu of this, my aunt got me a blue Rams sweater. Maybe she was thinking that the sweater was the key to changing me around entirely. Almost as if I would open it and go shake my head back and forth real quick with a cartoon sound effect and pop my eyes open and say “Whoa! Where have I been? What year is it? Why do I have all these goth/industrial cds?” It didn’t work.

Comment on PMC 195: Sarah Baker by Carl

Carl — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:15:14 +0000

I live in New Orleans. I’m not into sports, but of course the Saints are popular around here. A few years ago, my grandmother have me for Christmas a Dallas Cowboys snuggie. I assume that they had a stack of them at Walgreens or someplace like that, and she figured a snuggie would make a good gift without even thinking about the football part.

Comment on PMC 194: Rob Huebel by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 15:42:33 +0000

First off, aside from how much fun this episode was (as they tend to be fun-filled), I was also happified by Vanessa’s brief appearance on the YOU’RE THE WORST episode cablecast last night…two alleviations to an unpleasant, to say the least, day.

THE UNDERSEA WORLD OF JACQUES COUSTEAU, the ABC (!) documentary series about oceanography and not least marine biology, was a wonder for the young me as it played out in the 1970s…it and a novel by Gordon Dickson (SECRET UNDER THE SEA) along with much of the nonfiction I read about the subject(s) engaged me so much that I seriously considered oceanography as a career (as seriously as one can be careerist at age 9 or so) and I did pursue that notion at least into the first year or so of college (I was a triple-major at first, setting myself up for the six-year program for my Bachelors–plural–but ended up getting the English degree, in three and a half years, since neither political science nor planetary science (interdisciplinary geology, astronomy, oceanography, meteorology, and such related fields as environmental science) was going to get me any closer to actual work, or so it seemed in the mid 1980s. I’m not sure practicality triumphed, but it seemed like the least bad idea at the time. Now if I’d just gone on to law school or library science, I could be as underemployed as I am now…but I still keep eyes out for new discoveries and models in my favorite sciences…

Comment on PMC 194: Rob Huebel by Megan

Megan — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 01:15:28 +0000

Well, I couldn’t tell you a specific documentary I’ve seen that changed my ways but I have and do watch environmental documentaries and have kind of always been an environmentalist. It’s insane how much our world has changed over the centuries. I really try all that I’m able to do with helping keep this planet alive and well. One person can make a difference if you just keep chugging and I’m not going to give up.

Comment on PMC 194: Rob Huebel by Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:05:52 +0000

I have to agree with Mr. Huebel on this one–Michael Moore’s documentaries are really the first that took hold of me. I was in early college when Bowling for Columbine came out and it changed how I view the narrative of a tragedy (especially in regards to gun violence). While I can’t say it changed anything I specifically did, it did push me to question so much and to look critically at how others approach major issues (especially my often-conservative family).

Comment on PMC 193: Matt Mira by Rik

Rik — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 23:56:49 +0000

This episode was a DELIGHT! Such a fun conversation, and in my opnion – the loopier the intro, the better. I immediately listened to the Nerdist episode with Daniel Craig afterwards which was great too (and one of the answers to Cole’s quiz came in handy there.)

The first spy thing I was ever into has to be that awful French animation show Totally Spies. It’s basically Charlie’s Angels but for dumb children (of which I was one). They had some great episodes though, like one in which the three spies have to dismantle an evil Girl Scout Cookie network that makes people addicted to their cookies and then kills them.

Comment on PMC 192: Scott Aukerman by David P

David P — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 03:09:56 +0000

My first haunted house was at The Squirrel Cage Jail in my hometown of Council Bluffs Iowa in 5th grade. It was built in the late 1800s and was a great place for a haunted house. My older sister took me and told me there was nothing to be afraid in the jail. Not two seconds later a guy working there came out of nowhere and told he “Yes, David. There is nothing to be afraid of.” I was terrified.

P.S. – Thanks for still posting on AST.

Comment on PMC 192: Scott Aukerman by Annie GS

Annie GS — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 04:50:05 +0000

I grew up in the country, and we didn’t do haunted houses out there, but one of my first memories is making my mother wait outside the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland with me as a young child because I was too scared to get in the line. (There’s scary stuff in the line!)

Comment on PMC 190: Dee Wallace by Leia

Leia — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 23:54:48 +0000

Just listened to this episode & I think I may love dogs as much as Dee. Loved the tidbits at the end that she gave about all the dogs that played Cujo.
To answer the question, my first plush animal was a bear that had on a flannel nightgown & when you hugged it or laid your head on it, it felt like its heart was beating. Had that bear for years even after its heart stopped beating.

Comment on PMC 189: Matt Kirshen by Leia

Leia — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 02:19:24 +0000

Has to be Misery. Because Kathy Bates. Period. Love it & can’t help but watch when I see it on tv. Doesn’t matter what I’ve seen Kathy Bates in since, for a second I always think of Annie.

Comment on PMC 188: Paul Brittain by Leia

Leia — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 01:43:16 +0000

I was about 4 and I was visiting my Grandpa’s grave with my family. Apparently I didn’t know that I shouldn’t be jumping on gravestones because that’s what I was doing when I tripped and cracked my head open on one of them. Still have the scar in the middle of my forehead. Luckily it’s right at my hairline so it’s not very noticeable. I don’t have any memory of tripping & hitting my head, only thing I remember is laying in the back of the car on the way to the hospital. Quite possible that karma got me that day for not letting the dead RIP.

Comment on PMC 190: Dee Wallace by Kevin M.

Kevin M. — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:57:54 +0000

Not even kidding, my first plush animal was a stuffed E.T.

Comment on PMC 189: Matt Kirshen by Josh

Josh — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:01:00 +0000

The Princess Bride – which is a movie based on a great book purporting to be a book based on another terrible book.

Comment on PMC 188: Paul Brittain by Cole

Cole — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:42:03 +0000

Hey Berkan — it’s downloadable on iTunes!

Comment on PMC 188: Paul Brittain by berkan

berkan — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 19:52:43 +0000

hey guys, is it not possible to download the podcast?

Comment on PMC 188: Paul Brittain by Kara

Kara — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:28:03 +0000

My dad was coming home from work when I was about four, and I didn’t notice that pesky glass door in the way. Ran RIGHT through it and cut open my wrist. I now have a cool scar that apparently looks like a botched suicide attempt, causing people to tell me how “I didn’t do it right.” Um.. Yeah… I know. thanks?!

Comment on PMC 183: Diane Franklin & Amanda Wyss by Alwin

Alwin — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:40:12 +0000

eh, delete the last one, bad syntax.

Seems like being POTUS means that any crime of inhumanity you can commit, you won’t be punished for, ever. I don’t think I’ll live to see justice, where Marc Maron (or anyone) interviews a past/present/future POTUS with the POTUS behind prison bars, serving life without possibility of parole/commutation/clemency/pardon/escape after being convicted for war crimes before the ICC.

Comment on PMC 183: Diane Franklin & Amanda Wyss by Alwin

Alwin — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:37:06 +0000

Seems like being POTUS means there’s no crime of inhumanity you can commit and not be punished for. I don’t think I’ll live to see justice, where Marc Maron interviews a past/present/future POTUS with the POTUS behind prison bars, serving life without possibility of parole/commutation/clemency/pardon/escape after being convicted for war crimes before the ICC.

Comment on PMC 187: Wayne Federman and Jaime Fox by Rob Shimer

Rob Shimer — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 06:59:47 +0000

I don’t do roller coasters. There was an episode of Heroes. The Cheerleader lived in Odessa, TX. She wan’t to go to Huston. She said she would be back by dinner. If she left at dawn she might have made it there BY dinner.

Comment on PMC 187: Wayne Federman and Jaime Fox by Jane Morrison

Jane Morrison — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:57:20 +0000

My first rollercoaster ride was the Cat and Mouse at Palisades Amusement Park.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Todd

Todd — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:31:07 +0000

It wasn’t my first game but it was definitely Diablo II for days!! Seasons would change while I played that game. Still love it.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Santiago Gonzales

Santiago Gonzales — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 18:50:38 +0000

My first video game was super Mario 2. I was with my mom at one of her friends homes and her friends son was playing it. My mom forced me to play even though I told her I was fine just sitting and watching it being played. I think I was like 6 or 7.

Comment on PMC 183: Diane Franklin & Amanda Wyss by Leia

Leia — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 18:18:32 +0000

As adults in our 20’s, 4 of us went skiing & for 3 of us it was our first time. First time we tried to get on the lift, my friend wasn’t standing in the right spot, it hit her & knocked her down. They had to hit the e-stop on the lift. When we finally got to the top of the hill & she got off the lift, down she went again & once again they hit the e-stop as she was right in the way of other skiers getting off. Of course it was no quick matter getting her back up on her feet with skis on. To top it off the 2 easy hills were on opposite sides of this place. So we had to go on a harder, bigger hill to get to the other side. I was flying down the hill feeling pretty proud of myself…and then it came time to stop. I wiped out so hard & my skis flew off my feet in opposite directions. When I picked myself up, everybody waiting to get on the lift was staring at me. So, finally we get to the other bunny hill & after going down it successfully a few times one of my other friends decided to go over the smallest jump while going down the hill. She wiped out on the landing & again we struggled to get her back on her feet. Needless to say our 1st time skiing was pretty epic & I think our favorite part was the hot chocolate in the lodge. I’m convinced that skiing is a sport that you should start as a child.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Andrw

Andrw — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 04:14:49 +0000

Always happy to hear voice actors on the show, they’re among the most fun guests.
The first computer game I was really into, not counting things like Adventure and Combat on the Atari 2600, was the Infocom Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy game. The fact that I was introduced to that game and that kind of humor so early has influenced the kind of media I like so greatly, the impact cannot be overstated. I remember most strongly being stuck several times, and having to get the hint guide, where you had to use a highlighter to expose the clues. So many things about that game stand out–making sure you pick up everything, be certain to order that cheese sandwich, and type something completely pointless at least once or you can’t win. And always know where your towel is.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 15:05:43 +0000

The first game that popped into my head as something I was super obsessed with was Commander Keen, but I played a TON of computer games as a kid. Honorable mentions for Oregon Trail, Carmen Sandiego, and the Dr. Brain games.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Bobby

Bobby — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 17:32:54 +0000

Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego, 1985 version on a 5 inch floppy. Catholic school basement computer room. Old School.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Alexander

Alexander — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 05:30:26 +0000

The first game I ever loved was Crash Bandicoot.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Shannon Owens

Shannon Owens — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 11:01:48 +0000

Great show! The first video game I was ever into was Q*Bert.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Marlaina

Marlaina — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:50:10 +0000

The first game I remember being addicted to was Bubble Bobble. Our whole family would take turns to see who could survive the longest.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by john

john — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 21:28:07 +0000

My first PC game was Eye of the beholder and it blew my mind.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:54:08 +0000

The first game I was really into was Oregon Trail, both in school and at my sister’s friends house, where I would beg my sister to take me when she was babysitting me so that I could play Oregon Trail. I was a totally weird kid, though, so I would always name my family after characters from various shows/books/movies that I enjoyed and would pretend that they had just time traveled. Spock died from dysentery so many times.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by John

John — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 13:57:56 +0000

The first ones I remember playing were Oregon Trail & Carmen San Diego in elementary school computer lab, but the first one I got hooked on on my own a few years later was the first person shooter/flight simulator Star Wars: TIE Fighter. GREAT game and I think it was the first one where you could play loyal to the Empire.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Bryan

Bryan — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 01:33:21 +0000

The first computer game I remember playing was Roller Coaster Tycoon. I think I would still get a kick out of sending a train full of people off the track to a fiery death and watching everyone else stream out of the park.

And not a computer game but I only had two games for my original Gameboy and one was the Animaniacs game, of course!

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Myles Gordon

Myles Gordon — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 01:25:05 +0000

The game I played a lot as a kid was Sid Meier’s Railroad Tycoon. That probably tells you a lot about me.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Aurora W.

Aurora W. — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:10:22 +0000

The first computer game I remember being exposed to was ” The Oregon Trail” and I remember it being on floppy disk for IBM computer. So no color in the game and my people always died of dysentery. I really wasn’t good at the game.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by BeatyBe

BeatyBe — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 19:55:10 +0000

This episode was AWESOME, always love when voice actors ale an appearance.

My first computer game was “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego” on the Apple II. Tracking down villains with geography trivia was great, but my sister and I didn’t know anything about flags and countries, and without the internet we resorted to flipping through dad’s encyclopedias for answers.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Jason zeimet

Jason zeimet — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 19:33:45 +0000

I loved Commander Keen!

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Chris

Chris — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 16:50:46 +0000

Neat! My first one would have to be the Commodore 64 port of Zaxxon. I was never very good at it (mainly had trouble gauging depth), but I still managed to have fun anyway.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Kourtney

Kourtney — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 16:39:50 +0000

Oregon Trail for sure! Who doesn’t like fictionally dying of Dysentery?!?

Love the show!

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Dave

Dave — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 16:30:02 +0000

I always love when voice-over actors are on the show!
My first computer dame was Kings Quest VI. It was one of the first games that fought piracy. It did it in a very low-tech way by making it so you needed the manual to solve some of the puzzles. I played through this game so many times that I actually remember the random glyphs without the book. Great voice acting and fun, cartoony, graphics.

Comment on PMC 186: Jess Harnell by Matt

Matt — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:53:12 +0000

Oh man. SO GOOD! Thank you as always for an amazing podcast.

My first computer game was the Bugs Bunny’s Hare Brained Adventure. I played it so much that I mapped out the entire game on a sheet of paper so no matter how the rooms were “randomly” generated, I always knew exactly where all the keys and items in the castle were.

Yeah… I didn’t have a lot of friends. Except my good friends Yakko, Wakko, and Dot.

Comment on PMC 185: Ginger Gonzaga by berthaernest

berthaernest — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:06:41 +0000

Three Day Rental! Right up my alley. Great episode.
I remember going to the Calgary zoo where they had a section of the park that was… dinosaurs? Giant plastic dinosaurs. I was so confused. I still am.

Comment on PMC 185: Ginger Gonzaga by Allen P. Williams

Allen P. Williams — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 18:15:05 +0000

St. Louis zoo.

Comment on PMC 185: Ginger Gonzaga by eugene

eugene — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 02:53:31 +0000

She’s hilarious, love her

Comment on PMC 183: Diane Franklin & Amanda Wyss by Collin

Collin — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 20:44:31 +0000

I first went skiing at six years old. I really liked it until the end of the first day, when my sister and I got lost within the ski resort and couldn’t find our hotel. We just wandered around for a couple of hours, me crying and carrying those skis which seemed to weigh 100 lbs. But it all got better the next day when my mom failed to get off the ski lift in time and they had to stop it and back it up for her while my sister and I laughed our butts off.

Comment on PMC 183: Diane Franklin & Amanda Wyss by Chris

Chris — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:40:04 +0000

Great Listen!Better off Dead is my favorite movie and it’s always a blast hearing the cast discuss the film. I’ve met several of the cast members and found them all to be very nice. I’ve never been skiing but am going for the first time with a group in a few months in the Pocannos. I’ll be sure to avoid anything hill that looks like the K-12. 😉

Comment on PMC 183: Diane Franklin & Amanda Wyss by Eric Yau

Eric Yau — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 01:19:53 +0000

I never got a chance to really ski but I always wanted to try it. When I was 10, my front lawn had nice little slope. One winter it snowed and then freezing rain hardened the snow. So I got the idea to tie two rectangular shaped laundry baskets and go down the slope on them. I walked to the edge slowly and lean forward to go down the slope, it was really slick and I went so fast that I fell back. But I still had enough momentum to keep going to the bottom of the slope where I fell into a ditch and made a human shaped crater.

Comment on PMC 183: Diane Franklin & Amanda Wyss by Jason Zeimet

Jason Zeimet — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:59:50 +0000

I hated my first skiing lesson so much that I swung my ski pole right into the face of my ski instructor. My dad was pissed.
I guess that’s what he gets for trying to tell me what to do and calling himself a “ski instructor” for the day….

Comment on PMC 183: Diane Franklin & Amanda Wyss by Allen

Allen — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:11:22 +0000

The first, and only, time I went skiing was when I was 8, with my parents. I didn’t like it, but I liked the hot chocolate.

Comment on PMC 183: Diane Franklin & Amanda Wyss by Anthony Rubio

Anthony Rubio — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 14:46:42 +0000

bever went skiing. It snowed a couple times where I live and being a skateboarder I had a lot of extra decks. So we’d take them out to the hills run and jump and use them as a snowboard.

Comment on PMC 183: Diane Franklin & Amanda Wyss by Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 13:39:22 +0000

I’ve never actually been skiing. I was a painfully uncoordinated kid and have zero balance, so the thought of skiing never appealed to me. Oddly enough, however, my older brother was an accomplished skier and was inspired to do so because of Better of Dead. He has been obsessed with the movie since it first came out and took up skiing because of it.

Comment on PMC 183: Diane Franklin & Amanda Wyss by Jeffrey Toale

Jeffrey Toale — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 05:04:58 +0000

Went with friends that loved to ski at a really small place on the east coast. I absolutely hated it. Each ski seemed to want to do it’s own thing, either crossing over each other, or trying to rip me in half from the crotch on up.
Really wasn’t happy with them for talking me into this suicidal winter sport. I figured I’d just go back to snowmobiles.
But the next year a new girlfriend talked me back onto a snowy mountain. She swore it would be different, and that I would love it. I took a lesson, then hit the trails for 8 more hours. It was like flying. It was bliss. What made such a big difference the second time? I was on a snowboard, which I continued to love for decades.

Comment on PMC 183: Diane Franklin & Amanda Wyss by attaboy

attaboy — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 02:36:15 +0000

I guess she won’t be eating spicy foods for awhile…

Comment on PMC 183: Diane Franklin & Amanda Wyss by James

James — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 19:23:48 +0000

1978, Mammoth Mountain on one ski (not really), CA. LOVED IT at 4 years old and still loving it.

Comment on PMC 183: Diane Franklin & Amanda Wyss by Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 11:58:57 +0000

I never went skiing, but I went snowboarding once and sprained my wrist and have never gone back.

Comment on PMC 182: Josh McDermitt by Stefan Robak

Stefan Robak — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 02:58:18 +0000

I had never actually seen the movie until I was much older but based on posters and previews on TV, I was scared to death of Chucky from Child’s Play. It seriously scared the crap out of me and if I suspected the movie I was seeing might have a preview for it, I would duck out of the theatre. I was really easy to scare as a kid, but as a grown man, there are very few films that make me feel scared. But having seen the movies later in life I can say that while they are in no way scary (mostly dumb, though in a surprisingly watchable way) part of me tenses a bit when I think Chucky is going to appear on screen.

The first movie monster I saw in the movie that scared me was Fizzgig from The Dark Crystal, even more than the Skeksis. The Skeksis are hideous and evil, by Fizzgig had many teeth and just friggin’ screamed at you. So much!

Comment on PMC 182: Josh McDermitt by sharkythaghost

sharkythaghost — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 10:28:55 +0000

Actually your right about the standard cheese on the Philly cheese steak, is cheese whiz. But, I think you may have been confusing whiz and wit when ordering. For example if I wanted 2 I’d say let me get 2 cheese wit. Cheese being the whiz and wit being with onions.

Comment on PMC 182: Josh McDermitt by Brett

Brett — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 07:32:16 +0000

Basically the whole movie of The Witches. The witches looked horrifying when the took off their human faces. A woman tries to kidnap a boy by using a big snake and chocolate. The boy gets turned into a mouse and all the witches try to stomp on him.

Comment on PMC 180: Harland Williams by Candice

Candice — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 14:28:02 +0000

I love Harland Williams! I wish he was in more movies nowadays. I don’t care what anyone says, Rocketman is hilarious.

Comment on PMC 180: Harland Williams by Jason Zeimet

Jason Zeimet — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 22:04:37 +0000

The first thing I ever bought off of the TV was a CD called “Dance Mix USA”. I got it on TV when I saw that it had Paperboy’s “Ditty” and Positive K’s “I Gotta Man.”
I couldn’t buy those regular albums, because the both came with a Parental Advisory sticker… This was as close as I could get…

Comment on PMC 180: Harland Williams by Allen P. Williams

Allen P. Williams — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 04:32:41 +0000

This one was super easy for me to remember because I think there has only been one time in my life where I wanted to order something off of television. It was “Weird Al” Yankovic’s The Ultimate Collection VHS that was released in 1993. They played a commercial for it and the only way you could get it was to call a toll-free number and order it. I watched that thing at least 270 times! Now, of course, there is The Ultimate Video Collection DVD but at the time that was the thing to own, especially due to the fact that it wasn’t sold in stores!

Comment on PMC 179: Laura Dreyfuss by Amanda Bain-Wysocki

Amanda Bain-Wysocki — Sat, 30 May 2015 19:04:30 +0000

First time I remember seeing myself on TV – Local news was doing a story about the opening of Science City at Union Station. My class happened to be there on a field trip. There was a background glimpse of me at one of those electrical balls that makes your hair stand on end. I was in fourth grade and had a perm, so it looked REAL attractive…

Comment on PMC 177: Agnes Bruckner by Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 09 May 2015 21:29:10 +0000

The first R rated movie I saw without parental permission was The Breakfast Club. What can I say, I had a lax baby sitter. (Side note–clearly the movie needs the be named The Sword Maiden. Can’t you just hear the movie guy voice: “Agnes Bruckner is The Sword Maiden.”)

Comment on PMC 177: Agnes Bruckner by Genette

Genette — Tue, 05 May 2015 17:35:22 +0000

The Hotel New Hampshire. I watched it after everyone else was asleep. Rob Lowe stirred up some new and unexpected feelings.

Comment on PMC 177: Agnes Bruckner by Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 04 May 2015 12:47:46 +0000

First racy thing I watched was my dad’s VHS tape of “Porky’s”. It’s still probably stopped at a certain place.

Comment on PMC 175: Jessica Chobot & Whitney Moore (Live from Wondercon) by Brett Dyer

Brett Dyer — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:14:05 +0000

I was a huge fan of the first Resident Evil so when RE2 come out I saved up and bought the game and two strategy guides. It’s the only Playstation game I still own along with the guides.

Comment on PMC 174: Phil Hendrie by smartbunny

smartbunny — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 06:55:59 +0000

I wanted to share my first prank call experience (besides calling cute boys and hanging up or asking who they liked). My friend and I (aged 10 or so) used to look up famous names in the phone book and call and ask for the famous person (har-dee-har-har) and once I saw the name Sunny Ray. I called her to ask if that was her real name, and she explained that she was an old lady now but used to be a burlesque dancer. We had a nice chat.

Recently I looked up Sunny Ray online and found her burlesque dancing on Something Weird video on YouTube.

Comment on PMC 173: Daniel Franzese by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:45:12 +0000

And just to utterly beat this to death, KVME 20.1 broadcast is also an Orange Co. (Bishop)/LA MeTV affiliate. I don’t know, however, if the Olsen Twins have ever met a MeTV affiliate.

Comment on PMC 173: Daniel Franzese by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:37:02 +0000

Verizon 462, Time-Warner Cable 1232 in at least some of the LA area (I hear your cable is Even Worse than most).

Comment on PMC 173: Daniel Franzese by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:33:12 +0000

I don’t think I ever skipped except due to illness…though I did have an illness/going home midday on the City Bus in Honolulu to Kailua story that’s mildly cringeworthy, but I’ll spare you. (I went to the private school that Obama went to, starting the year after he was graduated, though at the time, seeing teenage Tia Carrere and her schoolmates on TheBus as they embarked from a school across the street made more of an impression.

But Franzese should tune into MeTV weeknights at 11p for the half-hour repackages of the hourlong THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW, CAROL BURNETT AND FRIENDS, which is not an infomercial but the syndicated package, first shown at about the end of the network run years…the full CBS hours would be better, usually, but these are easily available…KDOC 56.3 in the Los Angeles market, again at 11p PT (and ET over on this coast, on the MeTV affilates around the country).

Comment on PMC 173: Daniel Franzese by Myles Gordon

Myles Gordon — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 23:46:17 +0000

I also did not skip, unless you count appointments with my orthodontist #thuglife

Comment on PMC 173: Daniel Franzese by Anna

Anna — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 14:57:59 +0000

The only time I ever ditched school was when my entire high school class went to a Phillies game as our ‘senior prank’…pretty weak. Plus I think we told the administration it was going to happen. Guess we were just great little Catholic school girls.

Great episode!!! Love Looking, Daniel, and YOU TWO!!!

Comment on PMC 173: Daniel Franzese by Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:33:42 +0000

I was a complete straight edge and ‘good girl’ so I never skipped school! And I’ve never regretted it more than now.

Comment on PMC 173: Daniel Franzese by Taylor Anne

Taylor Anne — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:11:20 +0000

Y’all this was such a great episode! I really enjoyed all of it!

My first time ditching was my freshman year. I think it was when I had procrastinated this huge project and just decided not to go to class because I hadn’t finished it and just turned it in the next day ahaha.

Comment on PMC 172: Todd Glass by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:58:05 +0000

My own experience was rather similar to (that other) Todd’s…except my fight was with one of the several in my grade, mostly of jocks and jock-hangers-on, who decided to make my life as unpleasant as possible, as an awkward 7th grader who’d just moved to a New Hampshire town, increasingly a Boston suburb. However, my junior-high principal wasn’t nearly as worthwhile an administrator/educator…when two of the tormenting clique had spent the time after Spanish class running up behind me and attempting to trip me as we made our way thorugh the crowded aisle (lined with lockers and students trading books between classes in them), something, possibly not either of them, did trip me, sent my books flying, and when I arose, several months of pent-up rage was ready to be unleashed. I managed to find one of the two, bent over as he put something in his locker, grabbed his shoulder with one hand and started pounding him with the other fist…till the rather cool and conveniently stocky music teacher pulled me off him, and he collapsed on the floor. In the ensuing conversation with the principal, the sobbing tripster didn’t get too much sympathy from the administrator, who shoo’d him on over to the nurse’s office so as to let me know that he’d heard reports of my being gang-bullied (but neither he nor any teacher had taken any action), and would I like to settle matters the Manly Way, in the boxing ring? Because my having beaten the other kid to the floor in a blind rage mostly was missing the principal as audience member, doncha know. I declined. I was also grimly amused by how some of the beaten kid’s friends decided to congratulate me for attacking him, since he’d really been giving me the business…as they had, as well, didn’t faze them. (Two years later, when a more burnt-out pair of bullies had managed to goad me into another rage-fest that had me throwing the one who spat on me repeatedly against a wall till the PE teacher pulled me off, the JHS had been included in the new high school, and the JHS principal was now the vice-principal of the larger school, and he again hoped against hope that I’d give him a chance to see a rematch in a sweet science ring. I declined again.)

Comment on PMC 171: Scott Adsit by Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:15:03 +0000

The first animated movie I fell in love with was Disney’s Robin Hood. I remember feeling that it was really unique, though I didn’t know why at the time (though now I can applaud its pacing, its very unique animation style, the fact that it doesn’t talk down to kids). It was just so fun to me and was complex, with a beavy of great characters. No one in that movie feels like a throwaway and all of the outcasts are celebrated, something that would have been very important to me as a kid.

Comment on PMC 171: Scott Adsit by Faith Tabladillo

Faith Tabladillo — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 04:56:51 +0000

My first favourite animated movie is The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie when me and my family watch it a couple of times as family night. Even though this movie is decades old, I still think that the usage of content and humour is NOT old.

Comment on PMC 171: Scott Adsit by Myles Gordon

Myles Gordon — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:25:25 +0000

The one that stuck with me the most was when I was very young and my parents trusted my older brothers to watch me as the three of us saw Bambi. I don’t really remember the movie other than being very afraid (and I don’t really want to talk about it anymore).

P.S. Scott Adsit! Yes – Hornberger!

Comment on PMC 171: Scott Adsit by Allen P. Williams

Allen P. Williams — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:38:19 +0000

I think the first animated movie that I remember watching over and over again was The Land Before Time. Yes, I watched Ghostbusters and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles a bazillion times and had every line of dialogue memorized as if it was my mother’s maiden name, the street I grew up on or my best friend in high school. The Land Before Time didn’t do for me what those movies did but I do think it’s the first animated film to really make me want to keep watching it over and over. I mean, the part where they’re mom dies. What. Ugh. Fuck. Also, my teacher in the second grade was Ms. Petry, which I believe was the pterodactyl’s name.

Comment on PMC 171: Scott Adsit by Taylor Anne

Taylor Anne — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 22:18:23 +0000

This question was so exciting! I started running through every animated movie I’ve ever seen! My first obsession though was Beauty and the Beast for sure. It’s still, in my opinion, the best Disney movie ever and it definitely impacted me on so many levels. All I wanted was to be Belle and was her for Halloween at least twice (once as a child and then again as an adult). I got to perform it on stage in High School, which was awesome, and I’m probably going to go home after work today and watch it again.

Great episode, y’all!

Comment on PMC 171: Scott Adsit by Lynn Ashley

Lynn Ashley — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 18:55:20 +0000

This is a tough question because there are so many good animated movies to choose from but the one I love still to this day will always be Peter Pan! I first fell in love with Peter when Mary Martin played Peter! I remember watching her perform on television and making sure my parents recorded it for me. I always wanted to be Peter Pan so I could fly, have a fairy as a friend and never have to grow up and could have adventures in Neverland 🙂 Peter Pan is the best and is still a classic!!

Comment on PMC 170: Leonard Maltin & Baron Vaughn by Alwin

Alwin — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 10:00:06 +0000

Haha, I still have a Badge-A-Minit kit and a few parts sets left.

Comment on PMC 170: Leonard Maltin & Baron Vaughn by Shannon

Shannon — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 02:58:25 +0000

Cole, your shout out to your brother and his dog at the beginning really touched me. The world could really use more people like you all in it. I adopted a senior dog last year and she has really changed my life.

I’ve never written a review before but I’ve always loved reading reviews covering movies and television, and love talking it over with friends afterwards.

Comment on PMC 170: Leonard Maltin & Baron Vaughn by Lynn Ashley

Lynn Ashley — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 17:42:12 +0000

I’ve never formally wrote a movie review before but in college I had to write a paper on a movie of my choice. I chose Sweeney Todd and had to defend which movie genre it fit into. Of course I put that movie into a musical and horror genre! I love that musical so it was a treat getting to view it for it’s cinematography, setting, plot lines and dialog which I had to include in my defense. It was so much fun! I may actually still have that paper somewhere 🙂

Comment on PMC 170: Leonard Maltin & Baron Vaughn by Taylor Anne

Taylor Anne — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:58:04 +0000

Like Leonard I remember writing about movies but I can not remember if I wrote a review before college, which my first was about Black Swan. I wasn’t yet writing reviews for anyone but that movie hit me like a ton of bricks and the words poured out of me like I had never experienced. It actually came out on my 21st birthday and I felt like Darren Aronofsky was saying, “Hey Taylor, here is a movie I made specifically for you!” I love that movie and even though that was my first I am actually proud of that little review.

Comment on PMC 169: James Adomian, Ron Funches and Ryan Lambert (LIVE from SF Sketchfest) by Stefan Robak

Stefan Robak — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 07:31:31 +0000

Well, my sister was babysitting me one night and I guess she got board. She decided she could give me a haircut and I went along with it because why not? I was 8, so I didn’t care what my hair looked like. Anyway, I remember her forcing my head under the sink and then cutting my hair with scissors from the drawer. Afterwards, me and my sister went to bed (I would often sleep on my sister’s floor back then, as I was afraid to be alone) and when my parents came in to check on us, my sister, who must have understood she made a hair cutting error, tried to cover before I popped my head up and mortified my mom.

I don’t remember how she dealt with it, but I imagined they cut what they could and waited for it to grow back.

Comment on PMC 169: James Adomian, Ron Funches and Ryan Lambert (LIVE from SF Sketchfest) by Jonah

Jonah — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:10:59 +0000

One time, in like fourth grade, my dad cut my hair, so of course I had to go to Great Clips to fix it. I ended up with hair on top but none on the sides like a reverse monk or something.

Comment on PMC 169: James Adomian, Ron Funches and Ryan Lambert (LIVE from SF Sketchfest) by Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:45:35 +0000

My life is literally a long list of regrettable hairdos, here are the first three, all before I was 11:
1. I had long curly hair as a toddler and because boy’s toddler clothes from the early 80s looked a lot like middle aged women’s clothing from the late 70s, there was much gender confusion.
2. In my early elementary school days, I alternated between bad home-haircuts shaggy Beatles haricuts done by my mom and pathetic attempts at “skater cuts” inspired by Gleaming the Cube done by my sister.
3. The first time I was able to choose my own haircut, I chose to emulate my brother’s haircut…a mullet.

Comment on PMC 167: Pop My Cork – Part 1: The Best of 2014 with Sarah Burns, Michael Hitchcock, Missi Pyle and Stephen Tobolowsky by Paul Maki

Paul Maki — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:22:54 +0000

Ah, that sounds so very Bozeman, Michael Keaton at Gallatin Field, and a geodesic dome purchased from old members of CUT.

If only I had a well-paying job there I’d move back in a second!

Comment on PMC 168: Pop My Cork – Part 2: The Worst of 2014 w/ Sarah Burns, Michael Hitchcock, Missi Pyle and Stephen Tobolowsky by Bob Dukart

Bob Dukart — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 16:18:57 +0000

My worst of 2014

1. Letterman/Ferguson leaving late night. Knew the day would come when Dave would go but he was an integral part of my viewing habits over the years. He is the reason why a bought my fist VCR in 1982. Thought old NBC Late Night was remarkable. Not much fanfare for Craig but doing much of his show with improvisation was great. At his best talking to good looking women. Robot was great
2. Republican vendetta. I got sick of Republicans and conservatives always bashing anything Obama did or did not do. They would stretch truth or just lie about anything. Thought it was basically a racial thing. Since when is getting insurance for non-insured a bad thing. Donald Trump is among the worst. Criticism but never give a solution.
3. The TV comedy Mulaney and others comedies on broadcast tv. Do not they look at shows before airing. Had such high hopes for a guy who wrote for Stephon and having Martin Short as part of ensemble. How could anyone think Bad Judge, A to Z, etc. was funny. It can be done. See Amy Schumer or Benched.
4. Black deaths. It is not only by police or authorities but an everyday happening in the big cities. In 1984. a great high school player named Benji Wilson was killed in Chicago and people said it will not and cannot happen again. It will never stop.
5. Bill Cosby and being a hypocrite. Yes, he was never convicted of anything but when that many women come forward, it cannot be just for a payday. Here is a man who thought nothing of advising people how to live their life or telling comedians to work clean. Yet, what secret life he was leading. Remember old adage that sometimes it is better not to meet your idols because you might find out how they really are.
6. Roger Godell, Kendra, Tori, Trump, Beiber, Miley, Gwyneth, and Spencer Pratt-Just go away. Robin, Joan, Ramis, Phillip Seymour H., Sid Caesar, and Joe Cocker-please come back.

Comment on PMC 167: Pop My Cork – Part 1: The Best of 2014 with Sarah Burns, Michael Hitchcock, Missi Pyle and Stephen Tobolowsky by Bob Dukart

Bob Dukart — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 17:56:35 +0000

My best of 2014
1. Jay Leno winning Mark Twain Prize for humor. I was never big Tonight Show fan cause I knew when you go into that slot you have to dumb down everything. But in the eighties, Leno showed how funny he could be especially on Late Night. I rank him with the greats like Rodney, Prior, Carlin, Rivers, and Rickles.
2.Bruno Mars. Does not get his due but you can have all the pop tarts with guest rappers on their recordings, “Uptown Funk” is the catchiest, most dynamic song of the year. When I saw him on SNL, I just about fell off the couch. What a performance. He just never gets his due.
3. The movie Life Itself. Not easy to look at but shows Roger Ebert warts and all. I am somewhat prejudiced because I was born and raised in Chicago. Even before and during his TV shows, I was always reading his reviews for the weekend in the Chicago Sun-Times. Found his point of view was more like mine and became big fan of movie going. Learned to empathize more with many previously unknown topics.
4. Like your podcast but this year I discovered Gilbert Gottfried’s podcast. He is dirty, annoying, and laugh out loud funny. It is hard to find anyone that can make you laugh out loud and not stop.
5. Fargo-True Detective-Whiplash-Boyhood-Snowpiercer. All great.

Comment on PMC 167: Pop My Cork – Part 1: The Best of 2014 with Sarah Burns, Michael Hitchcock, Missi Pyle and Stephen Tobolowsky by Chris Combest

Chris Combest — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 03:36:15 +0000

Ep 167 on iTunes says Part 1 but the recording is of Part 2.

I look forward to every episode.

Comment on PMC 167: Pop My Cork – Part 1: The Best of 2014 with Sarah Burns, Michael Hitchcock, Missi Pyle and Stephen Tobolowsky by corinne

corinne — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 21:12:07 +0000

1) moved back to the US
2) made internet friends that mailed me cheese and chocolate from other countries
3) this one specific chocolate cake at some Italian place in Philly
4) dated someone, got over it, broke it off without being too childish about it
5) Lee Pace’s face has been in a lot of movies and shows lately

Comment on PMC 166: Ed Crasnick by Karolina

Karolina — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:08:45 +0000

The only time in my life I have been into a talk show was when I was in grade 7. For some reason I got SUPER into American Idol (I watched that season and then never watched again, go figure) and once they got to the top 12 or so, Ellen would start having those voted off during the results show on the next day’s episode of Ellen. So I watched The Ellen Show and bemoaned the loss of all my favourite contestants.

Comment on PMC 165: Michael Ironside by Gordon Guano

Gordon Guano — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 19:15:14 +0000

I used to have a four issue comic book adaptation of Disney’s Black Hole movie as a wee lad. Maximillian the evil robot just exuded menace. Good times.

Comment on Pop My Culture Theme Song by click

click — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 21:00:24 +0000

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Pop My Culture Theme Song – Pop My Culture

Comment on PMC 164: Mindy Cohn by Collin

Collin — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 18:32:18 +0000

I’ll show my age now… When I was 5, my whole family went to see the movie “The Wiz”. I remember we all really enjoyed it, but there’s that scene near the end when the Wicked Witch is killed and then all her minions strip off their costumes and it’s suddenly 50 dancers in just their underwear. This was very startling to my highly conservative, lily-white Southern family! We laugh about it now, but it threw me for a loop as a kid. It’s still one of my favorite movies!

Comment on PMC 164: Mindy Cohn by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:58:34 +0000

And I’m wrong…it was Michael Caine rather than Burton as the husband. Memory tricks…it certainly would seem Right for it to be Burton.

Comment on PMC 164: Mindy Cohn by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:55:17 +0000

Ah…I do remember an earlier incident than the WALKABOUT (unedited, essentially, on the San Francisco “superstation”)…a more expurgated version of the Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton potboiler X, Y, AND ZEE was playing on network tv sometime about when I was ten or so, and my most easily flustered uncle was in the room with parents and me…it ends with Taylor’s character having seduced Burton’s character’s mistress, played by Susannah York, who for some reason very unclear as it was presented was lying, traumatized, almost comatose, in the trysting bed, while a smug Taylor smirks at a crestfallen Burton (every York role was born to lose in those days). “What was that supposed to mean?” I asked the room, to an utter and complete silence.

Comment on PMC 164: Mindy Cohn by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:45:07 +0000

My folks took me as a 9yo (and my soundly sleeping 2yo brother) to DEATH RACE 2000 in a drive-in in 1975, and while I appreciated some of the humor (ultraviolent and ultraviolet as it was), I was perturbed by the actual anger inherent in the satire in that film; some of what they found over-the-top funny/grotesque was for me somewhat scarier, and I was slightly shaken by their reaction. As we were driving away, I asked them if they thought we’d ever have a president as bad as that in the film; they laughingly replied that the recently resigned president was an example of just that. That put me in a bit of a funk…I felt they were being flippant (though I wouldn’t’ve known to use that word at the time), and was a bit embarrassed for them and by them for not taking the matter seriously. Little did I realize how utterly honest they were being, till some years later…though we’ve managed to have several even worse presidents since…

The first time sexuality came up much in a film we all were watching, as far as I remember, was in a telecast of WALKABOUT in 1979…we’d just moved to Hawaii, and were all stuffed into a one-bedroom apartment while my parents were looking for a house in a very expensive market, me certainly well along into puberty. And only one television. I remember going off to the bedroom or balcony to listen to the SEARS RADIO THEATER and CBS RADIO MYSTERY THEATER (five nights a week, 8-10pm for the two) on the Honolulu CBS Radio station, or down to the lobby of the complex to read, in part to get some distance and/or quiet…my folks watched a lot of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE repeats that summer. I imagine something about that title, at least, resonated.

Comment on PMC 164: Mindy Cohn by Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 02:06:03 +0000

My first movie I was embarrassed about seeing with my parents was one of the Friday the 13th’s because boobs.

Comment on PMC 164: Mindy Cohn by Liz

Liz — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 22:02:45 +0000

My first movie I was embarrassed to see with my parents was Juno. I was a teenager when it came out and went to see it with my parents on New Years Eve (party hard, I know). At the opening scene, the sex scene on the chair, all I could do was stare straight ahead to avoid eye contact with either of my parents and hope it would be over fast. My dad and I never discussed the movie afterward. I mean, I don’t know what he was thinking was going to happen with a movie about a teenager getting pregnant.

Comment on PMC 164: Mindy Cohn by corinne

corinne — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 19:19:25 +0000

I saw American Pie in the theater with my dad, which was…terrible. But apparently he didn’t find it as awkward as I did, and in fact part of it reminded him of something, because on the way home we stopped at the video store and he rented The Graduate for me, before going out with my mom for the night.

Also… I’ve been dating someone from Tinder for the last month+. There are people on there looking for relationships, you just gotta make it sorta clear in your profile, and then do a lot of weeding through.

Comment on PMC 164: Mindy Cohn by Scott

Scott — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:29:32 +0000

Well, It would have to be a Hong Kong action film called GEN-X COPS (’99). My friend and I had rented it (he worked at a Blockbuster and it was not on the shelf yet so we gave it a watch) and started watching it before my parents got home (It’s a great movie BTW, late 90’s action kung-fu spectacular).

It doesn’t feature graphic sex or anything, but the script has so much cursing in it…and not just words here or there, but when the triad gangsters mouth off to each other or the cops it’s in long, disgusting strings of swearing linked together wishing the most graphic details upon each others mothers ect.

My mother and father came home about half way through, and my mom sat at the dining room table where she could see the TV and hear it…and a scene with about 15 minutes worth of the above mentioned swearing and gangster posturing. I looked over at my mother who goggled at me, and then turned to see my father turning purple and shouting at me to turn it off, and how dare I subject my mother to such horrible language.

The funny thing is that when it was just my buddy and I watching, we had no issues with the swearing level (even found it funny)…but as soon as my brain clicked that my mom was watching it, I was DEEPLY embarrassed.

Fun side note for Cole’s movie knowledge brain: Jackie Chan (who was a producer on it) appears very briefly as a lowly fisherman.

Comment on PMC 164: Mindy Cohn by Sherman

Sherman — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 10:38:12 +0000

Oh boy, the first movie I was truly embarrassed to see with my parents was “Freddy Got Fingered”. We actually went to the theater as a FAMILY to see this garbage (something we never did). I didn’t know who Tom Green was but was interested, and Mom thought the “Daddy, would you like some sausage?” song in the commercial was funny. WHAT A NIGHTMARE!! People were walking out about 20 minutes in, but we actually stuck it out until the end. I was horrified on every level. After the movie, we all silently left and drove home. My father was in denial of the whole experience, saying certain scenes were “kinda humorous”, trying to make the best of the experience. It was miserable night that I’ll never forget.

Comment on PMC 158: Jay Chandrasekhar by Leia

Leia — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 17:35:45 +0000

First cruise was to Mexico. The 1st day we were stuck in our room because we were sick from the movement of the ship. One of the days we took an excursion to the Mayan Ruins but it was pouring rain when we got off the boat so we were absolutely soaked walking around the ruins. Besides that it was great. Lol. Been on a few more cruises since.

Comment on PMC 162: Patrick Fischler by Leia

Leia — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 17:21:38 +0000

First thing I binge watched was Deadwood. Fantastic show that ended far too soon & without a proper ending. Actually, I’ve watched it twice & it’s always fun to watch the YouTube videos of all the profanity that was used in the show. And a ton of the actors from Deadwood turned up on Sons of Anarchy at different points.

Comment on PMC 163: Pamela Adlon by Sara

Sara — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 06:12:11 +0000

Funny you guys mentioned vinyls/records, because the first thing I gave a crush was an Edison cylinder when I was 14. Scoured antique shops to find something “romantic.” Have no idea what was actually recorded on it, but I thought it fit.

Comment on PMC 162: Patrick Fischler by Chris

Chris — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 20:10:40 +0000

First thing I binge watched was Made Men Season 1 when it first hit DVD – I was a season behind and needed to catch up. Fast.

Latest thing was Boardwalk Empire. 5 seasons in 5 weeks.

Comment on PMC 163: Pamela Adlon by Vanessa

Vanessa — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 02:12:04 +0000

I remember very vividly when I was 15. My first boyfriend gave me a plastic rose, it was a little dusty but I liked it. No one had ever done anything like that for me. Loved it.

Comment on PMC 163: Pamela Adlon by Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:00:14 +0000

My 4th grade crush gave me a stuffed Spuds Mackenzie doll. I had no idea what it was and when I found out, I really didn’t find it very romantic. A week later his best friend gave me a bouquet of roses, so I picked him 😉

Comment on PMC 162: Patrick Fischler by Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:44:32 +0000

The first thing I really binged watched was Gilmore Girls. It wasn’t by choice, though. Over Christmas break, my college girlfriend (and now wife) loaned my mom her Gilmore Girl’s DVDs and so it was on at our house non stop over those few weeks. With little other options, I ended up watching several seasons over a matter two weeks.

Comment on PMC 160: Michael Showalter by Erinbeth

Erinbeth — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:44:11 +0000

I am echoing Collin’s question…
Does anyone know the name of the book that Michael was talking about? I have been searching and I can not fins any reference to anything close.

Comment on PMC 163: Pamela Adlon by Scott B.

Scott B. — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 17:46:53 +0000

When I first met my wife 6 years ago, I was in the process of making her a “mixtape” and made a comment about how I had something I was making for her. She joked and said I hope it’s a macaroni necklace… I scrapped the mixtape idea and immediately ran out and bought macaroni, metallic paint and a silver chain and built the most “elegant” looking macaroni necklace you have ever seen! She thought it was the cutest thing in the universe. Actually, the first night we met, she broke the door handle off my Honda Civic – for Christmas this year, I ordered that exact door handle from ebay motors and am using it to build a custom drawer for her. I know, I’m uber cheesy! : )

Comment on PMC 163: Pamela Adlon by Mike M

Mike M — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 15:34:36 +0000

It was not my first crush, but the most memorable thing I gave to one in particular was the generic “from the heart” letter explaining my feelings and such. The response I got back was simply grammer and spelling corrections for the letter.

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Toya — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 15:26:03 +0000

I was a totally uncomfortable with myself, art geek. So I gave a drawing that I drew up during one of my classes. First thing that i ever received was a mixed CD.

Comment on PMC 163: Pamela Adlon by Drew F

Drew F — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:37:18 +0000

I gave my first crush my Japanese Charizard Pokémon card!

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Todd R. — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:58:28 +0000

The first gift I remember giving to a crush was a mix CD, back in middle school. I put all the songs that reminded me of her and what I hoped our relationship could be. Then I realized that might be a bit too much, so I tried add relatively neutral songs so my message wouldn’t come across so strong.

Unfortunately, one of my random “neutral” songs was the Rubber Ducky Song from Sesame Street. I don’t know if you’ve ever listened to that song in the context of someone wanting to start a relationship, but it’s all kinds of wrong. Not only did I not get the girl, but a number of my friends made fun of me for it for years to come.

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Paige Howard — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:09:54 +0000

The first gift I received from an admirer was a brooch that looked lifted from Delta Burke, but he had actually swiped from his mom. It was gold with a plastic, pink spinel in the center. I still have it.

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Stephen Parker — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:00:41 +0000

A tiny stuffed teddy bear I got from my piano teacher’s prize bin.

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Comment on PMC 162: Patrick Fischler by Aurora W.

Aurora W. — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:32:21 +0000

I remember last year that I binged-watch The old 90’s Nike at nite show Are You Afraid Of The Dark,” which I think it was 7 season and all of the shows were on YouTube. I remember I never got to see all 7 seasons because I lost interest as I grew up. So it took me 2 or 3 days to watch all the shows from 8am to 11pm.

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Josh P. — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:11:57 +0000

The first thing I remember truly binge watching is Lost Seasons 1-4. I took a break from being unemployed and just watched them beginning to end until I was caught up, taking breaks only for sleep.

And *thank* you, Cole, for what you said about Pan’s Labyrinth! I had the *exact* reaction! I expected a fantasy movie and was taken aback by over half of it being a war drama.

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Brett D. — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 07:53:36 +0000

The first thing I remember binge watching is the DragonBall collection. DragonBall (153 episodes), DragonBall Z (291 episodes), and DragonBall GT (64 episodes). I managed to get it done in less than a month!

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Comment on PMC 161: Legends of Voice Acting with Dee Bradley Baker, Richard Horvitz, Maurice LaMarche, Laraine Newman and Janet Varney (Live from LA Podfest) by Nick

Nick — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:27:16 +0000

Hello! Love the show! You two play off each other so well, and you keep me thoroughly entertained on long drives or when I work overnight. I found your show while randomly scrolling through the chanels on the Nerdist network, and just immediately fell in love when I saw all the people you had on past episodes. While having loved all the episodes I’ve heard so far, I especially enjoyed the ones featuring Patton Oswalt, “Weird” Al, and Danny Tamberelli, which hit an especial nostalgic twinge in my heart, as I loved Pete & Pete to death as a kid, even though I realize now watching it there was a lot of depth I didn’t catch as a kid, where I was just enjoying the fun weirdness of the show, which I think is a better review than I could ever truly write of that show. Also, how can you not love any show that has Iggy Pop and Steve Buscemi as straight-laced suburban dads, Luscious Jackson playing the prom, Syd Straw and Gordon Gano as teachers, and Michael Stipe in a cartoon ice cream head, in addition to the best line for explaining platonic friendship between guys and women (“She’s a girl, she’s my friend, but she’s not my girlfriend.”)

I digress.

The first time I ever performed publicly was in a school play when I was in kindergarten- one of those deals where all the kids get a line and you dress up like what you wanted to be what when you grew up. Being the classy, reach for the brass ring type of kid I was, I decided I was going to be the guy working in a cherry picker who worked on power lines.
Anyway, I don’t remember what it was- probably something like The Simpsons or Doug- but not too long after I found out we were doing a play, I saw a show wherein all the kids did a play, but one kid forgot his line. Petrified at the thought of that, I forced myself to repeat my line over and over, as though I was a self inflicting Gunnery Sargent Hartman in Full Metal Jacket, repeating the one stupid line until it was lined in that reptilian part of your brain that controls basic muscle memory functions.
(For the record, the line was “I’m Nick, and I’ll bringing you the power/but I’ll be quick, ‘cos I charge by the hour.” Pure poetry, I know.)
Anyway, night of the show comes and I get to my part and say my line without any trouble- although, being 5, I ended up staring at the floor while I delivered the line. Next to me was my best friend in the class, a girl named Chelsea, who actually got hit with stage fright, forgetting her line and immediately started crying.
I feel like such an ass thinking about this now, but all I remember thinking at the time was: “Woo! Glad that’s not me,” or whatever five year old me would have said.

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Comment on PMC 160: Michael Showalter by April

April — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 21:42:33 +0000

You probably already picked a winner, but I had to try anyway because Wet Hot American Summer is one of my all time favorite movies:)

I never went to a proper summer camp like the one in Wet Hot American Summer. But I did have to go to a religious Catholic overnight camp in the Colorado mountains when I was a freshman in high school as part of the confirmation process. We were required to split into small groups and prepare some sort of skit/song/act for the whole camp. I am not a fan of public speaking in any form and I was terrified at the thought of being made to do this.
The night before this was supposed to happen we had a big spaghetti dinner and that night I lay in bed with a terrible stomach ache. It hurt so bad I went to the communal restrooms and proceeded to stick my head in the toilet and waited for my body to do it’s thing. The vomit never came. I should mention that I normally have a very strong stomach and have probably only puked a handful of times in my life so I didn’t recognize the signs for when it was about to happen. After waiting for what felt like forever I decided to head back into my room full of about 8 other campers all sleeping in bunk beds and climbed back into my bunk. Literally minutes later I felt an intense mouthwatering sensation and I knew something wasn’t right. I was halfway down my bunk ladder when I just vomited the spaghetti dinner all over the room. All of the other campers had to be evacuated from the room and they put me in a quarantine room with a handful of other sick campers.
The bright side of this story is that I never ended up having to perform the routine with my group in front of all of the other campers. If it weren’t for the other kids who got sick too I would swear my body made it happen to get out of the performance!

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Comment on PMC 161: Legends of Voice Acting with Dee Bradley Baker, Richard Horvitz, Maurice LaMarche, Laraine Newman and Janet Varney (Live from LA Podfest) by Scott

Scott — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 12:19:38 +0000

Having listened to the show before and knowing Janet Varney is friends with Cole…I NEVER connected that she was Korra! That is SO awesome. She’s absolutely brilliant as that character, and Book 4 is already amazing. Go Janet, you are the best!

I love the voice actor episodes, especially Podfest ones like this as you get such a rich variety of talent vibing off one another.

Re: Firsts: We used to go over to family friends houses and the kids would always collectively spend hours crafting elaborate variety shows in which we all did something or other. My friend David and I would almost always do something like reenact scenes from BACK TO THE FUTURE or TOP GUN (our favourite movies) and call that talent. Still, our parents applauded…mostly because they had to.

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CHOPPER — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 23:28:44 +0000

Despite being part of Vanessa’s camp experience in Camp Tall Timbers and having an incredibly memorable summer there, my first camp experience is also my one-and-only “shart” story. Sorry in advance.

It was at music (band) camp in the seventh grade. As you can imagine, a week of camp food can do a number on one’s digestive system. During afternoon band rehearsal, what seemed like ordinary gas turned into something much more. I knew something was up, but decided to ignore it to save face. Only when the cute trombone player behind me asked the room, “who shit their pants?” did I excuse myself to go to the bathroom. (In hindsight, ignoring it did not end up saving face.)

Once in the bathroom, I decided it was best to just flush the tighty-whities, get in the shower, and put this whole incident behind me. Later that day, my counselor told me that he plunged the clogged toilet and found my underwear in there. He could tell they were mine because my name was written on the elastic. He was a good guy about it and kept it between the two of us, and I am eternally grateful not to have received a nickname based on that event.

I don’t care if you guys picked a winner or not already – I just had a very vivid memory of this and felt compelled to share.

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corinne — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 21:05:47 +0000

My brother and I did a play of the Princess and the Pea for our parents, with a bunch of towels folded up in a laundry basket for the bed. Huge hit.

Um and I loved Fantasia? Still do…

Comment on PMC 161: Legends of Voice Acting with Dee Bradley Baker, Richard Horvitz, Maurice LaMarche, Laraine Newman and Janet Varney (Live from LA Podfest) by Jonah

Jonah — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 13:25:09 +0000

When I was about 5ish, I would do song and ance with an umbrella for a cane and some sort of top hat substitute. These were only for family (I hope), but I was so hammy back then it could have been for anyone. I didn’t realize that side of me again until high schoolish, though that was less vaudeville and more improv/plays.

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Comment on PMC 160: Michael Showalter by Collin

Collin — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 18:57:00 +0000

Has anyone figured out the actual title of the “Footnote” book Michael was discussing? It’s not exactly the easiest word to use to narrow down a book search…

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Comment on PMC 160: Michael Showalter by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:23:05 +0000

Ha. And suddenly, at least in my session, that answer post appears–almost like knocking a quarter Into the slot in a vending machine by dropping another on top of it…

Comment on PMC 160: Michael Showalter by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:21:19 +0000

My vanished (never-posted/computer-eaten?) contribution in response to this question demonstrated my sieve-like memory, in plumping for Vanessa to go be a guest on THE JV CLUB…which she was, and I know I heard it, even if I’m incapable of retaining that fact at times:

http://www.nerdist.com/pepisode/the-jv-club-40-vanessa-ragland/

Comment on PMC 160: Michael Showalter by Patrick Favo

Patrick Favo — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 18:36:39 +0000

After my freshman year of college, my buddies and I roadtripped to the Boundary Waters up in Northern Minnesota. I spent the whole trip reading Fitzgerald and A Farewell to Arms, to try to really tap into the wilderness of the location.

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Jason Z — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 05:22:31 +0000

I went to Camp Cara near Westcliff, Colorado. My friend Dan had this cassette tape of novelty music from the 1960’s called “Fun Rock” that he played for me on his Sony Walkmen. The first song he played for me was Allen Sherman’s Ode to Summer Camp “Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah.” It was such a meta moment, that I am pretty sure at exact moment the term “Meta” was invented.

Comment on PMC 160: Michael Showalter by Howard

Howard — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 20:00:36 +0000

My first camp experience was watching WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER or STELLA it was defiantly one of those. Thank You.

Comment on PMC 160: Michael Showalter by Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:53:52 +0000

My first camp experience was wrestling camp for two weeks between 7th and 8th grade. Before that, I was fairly convinced that traditional camps were not real. I always saw them on TV and movies, but didn’t know anyone that went to a camp like that and thought for sure that they were something that was made up. To this day, I’ve never met anyone that actually went to a camp like that, so I still can’t be completely certain…

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tomas — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:46:50 +0000

my first memory from a camp is a dodge-ball like game called medic. basically just dodge-ball but one person is chosen to be the “medic” who can tag people back into the game.i was chosen for this position for no other reason than the fact that everyone liked my Zubaz pants. A strange baggy tiger striped kinda sweatpants things that were popular in the early nineties http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zubaz . that are just terrible but were so dope when i was little. i got hit by a ball before anyone else the first one out. losing the game for my team and everyone hated me for the rest of the day. it was kinda lame but at least i had those sweet pants!

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Daniel — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:36:03 +0000

I had done some day camps and even stayed with my parents in a tent at KOA’s during long car trips, but none of that prepared me for my first proper boy scout camping trip, away from home for 5 whole days with no parents and few familiar faces. It was generally a humiliating experience, failing or floundering in every daily activity, be it sawing, shooting, tying knots, etc. Fierce homesickness set in and I cried every night in my shared tent, with a bunkmate who thankfully empathized and did not mock me for being so scared. One night, too scared to go into the dark outhouse shack, I pooped right next to the entrance, which by the next morning had yielded a swarm of flies and the curious attention of the other boys, all rallying against how stupid and disgusting someone would be to do such a thing, and I joined in, damning this unknown pooper for their faux-pas. The week ended with more humiliation, as the climax of our camp experience was a 5 mile night hike to a spot suitable for sleeping under the stars. We were lead out in a long line with our bags strapped to our backs, and my mental and physical exhaustion was palpable. I started panicking about this daunting task, and decided to play up my very real fatigue by letting my body’s weight pull me ever lower until I collapsed. After a quick visit with our camp medic, I slept in my tent alone while all the other boys completed the hike. I lied to everyone about how dire my condition was the next day and that it just couldn’t be helped, thankful that the counselors did not call my bluff and force me to carry on. I left camp the next day under a cloud of failure that followed me throughout my trials of adolescence. I have never reflected fully on these events til now, thanks for the opportunity!

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Dana — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 20:59:41 +0000

At nine, I went to a Jewish sleep-away camp for two weeks (which, at nine, is an eternity.) My only really vivid memory of it (there are a few fuzzier ones) was getting up at the camp talent show and somehow managing to play piano and sing Shania Twain’s then-hit “You’re Still The One” in front of 200 campers and counselors, and receiving a shockingly positive response. I also recall that someone put a temporary tattoo of a rose on my shoulder, and I felt like a total badass. I don’t think I’ve ever listened to that song since.

P.S. Anyone who gives Vanessa any shit is, in my opinion, THE WORST.

Comment on PMC 160: Michael Showalter by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:28:12 +0000

A day camp in the Boston suburbs (as I resided as a 6yo in the utterly corrupt West Peabody, with no Shermans to assist nor raze to the ground), which was notable for a large muddy pond where I learned to swim after a fashion (less mucky bodies of water were more inviting later on), and where I proved to be the best of my cohort at throwing darts (not enough bar time in the last several decades to keep that up), and where we all enjoyed delicious cans of Sweet’N’Low brand saccharine-laced sodas (I doubt we’ll be able to sue even if the class action can be cobbled together…rather doubt it’s still there).

Third breast claimant has already been reasonably challenged by Snopes, at very least…http://www.snopes.com/photos/bodymods/jasminetridevil.asp

Glad you have Showalter on, have enjoyed everything I see from him and the good and great people who consistently work with him. Looking forward to The Woman visiting THE JV CLUB sometime, if I might suggest such a thing…

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Comment on PMC 159: Cary Elwes by Jonah

Jonah — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 01:57:36 +0000

The oldest one i can remember is technically Princess Bride. I forgot that Cary played a pirate, but he was the coolest in that movie. He was a complex hero that had not be shown in the movies I had seen to that point. I will definitely rewatch it soon.

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Jacob Heyman — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 04:13:19 +0000

I had seen hook several times and really enjoyed it when in I think the 3rd grade we learned about all the pirate things that happened in and around my state(nc) which blew my mind cause in my head pirates were like the ones in hook and Peter Pan haha and I couldn’t believe that such merry men were sailing the same seas I got sunburned at!

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James Cruise — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:57:16 +0000

The first pirate thing I really remember getting into WAS the Princess Bride. The normal dirty pirate character in most stories never really interested me much, but once I saw The Dread Pirate Roberts I was hooked, and I destroyed at least a couple VHS copies of the movie re-watching the swordfight between Elwes and Patinkin over and over again. Years later when I had a job at a video store I remember Princess Bride coming on our Direct TV display, and I had it so well memorized that I just kept quoting it as I worked. In the middle of my shift I left to go next door and pick up a small pizza for my lunch, when I walked in the front door, I was still quoting in perfect time with the movie. My manager never looked at me the same way again.

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Linda Stagner — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 13:11:55 +0000

My first pirate related memory was the original audio book. Disney’s album/storybook Peter Pan. It told the story on complete with wonderful songs like Jock the Croc who swallowed the clock and goes tick tock all the while! I still know all the songs by heart and was so disappointed that they were not in the movie. It really brought Peter Pan and Captain Hook to life for me.

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Colin White — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 09:26:18 +0000

Me first memory o’ pyratea was probably fore ye was born,Twas of an even’n in ’64 when all’s a hell were poppin loose.I were a standin’ portside,just abaft the binnacle when a wynd straight from God’s arsehole caught me from aback and knocked me down flat. From that day,on Flint’s grave,swore I ta never fly SomaliAir again

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KevinCV — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 23:51:03 +0000

Cary Elwes FTFW! Anyway, the first pirate-related thing I got into was the original game in the “Monkey Island” series when I was a kid. The insult swordfighting continues to be my favorite part of the game. I’ve even done a Let’s Play of the remake, so you know I’m a big fan of it! 🙂

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Tom Steele — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:25:48 +0000

I can’t remember my FIRST pirate related thing because my earliest memories are of being pirate obsessed when I was about 4-5. We had just moved back to Tulsa from a year my dad spent in the DC area for training for his job, and I wanted my room done like a ship’s cabin. Probably influenced by the Atlantic Ocean? I had a pirate chest toy box my dad built, and a net above my desk with seashells and sand dollars, my bedspread was a beach. But best of all was a huge poster of a two cartoon pirate ships, filled with pirates fighting each other. There were hundreds of them. One had fallen to the deck and his head had split open and a fried egg had come out of it. It was a very silly poster. I have tried for years to find it on the web, but my memory is too spotty to succeed.

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Jessica — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 13:57:01 +0000

Oh my lord. You have no idea how excited I am for this episode. I opened the website on my work computer and gasped when I saw it was Cary Elwes. My boss even asked if I was okay.

My first pirate related obsession was Hook (I got into Princess Bride later in life). I can still quote that movie word for word and love to quote it randomly (where’s my bubbly? give me my bubbly!) and who doesn’t start yelling RUFIO! RUFIO! RUFIO! RU-FI-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO now and then? I also hated myself for not being able to crow well(You can fly, you can fight and you can…[crow])

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Kevin Murin — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 13:06:47 +0000

The first pirate related thing I was obsessed with was a Fisher Price pirate ship which still sits in my attic.

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AJ McKeon — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 04:38:28 +0000

The first pirate thing I remember being really into was Dustin Hoffman’s Captian Hook from “Hook”. I know, what “BAD FORM!” I was also really into “Hook” in general and remember getting the “Pan” coconut sword after getting my tonsils removed.

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Tim Curtis — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 02:50:12 +0000

First pirate related thing I was into was Jean LaFoot on the Cap’n Crunch commercials when I was growing up……

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Biff — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 06:56:31 +0000

Naked pictures deleted from the cloud? Fuck you, I have a time machine!

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corinne — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:23:07 +0000

When I was little my dad’s father took us on the Big Red Boat, which gave you a few days on the boat, and a few days at Disney World. Basically the only thing I remember was the midnight buffet, but that’s enough to make it a good trip in my book!

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Allen P. Williams — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 23:20:28 +0000

I think the first thing for me was E.T. and/or Flight of the Navigator. I feel like the alien/robot/spaceship/whatever thing from Flight of the Navigator was just constantly doing impressions of Pee-Wee Herman. As far as E.T. goes, I just remember it was a big deal when the younger brother said “penis breath”.

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Comment on PMC 157: Romy Rosemont and Mary Birdsong by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 01:52:00 +0000

Or, even, the big moons of the gas-giant planets are Our current best bets for simple life forms in our solar system, in the oceans under the clouds and/or ice of such satellites as Titan and Ganymede.

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Todd Mason — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:13:33 +0000

Definitely, the earliest memory I have of an alien character (rather than one of more purely fantasy/folklore origins) making a Big impression was from the film QUATERMASS AND THE PIT/FIVE MILLION YEARS TO EARTH, which I first saw when I was about five…particularly the climax, as Quatermass and the other survivors are doing their damnedest to beat back the alien menace, which has taken on rather familiar form. This would’ve been about the same time I first saw THE PRISONER, and Rover made a similar impression (if you’d asked about freakish and improbable [and roaring] prison robots…). I’ve been a skeptic since about that point (as well as an enthusiast of science and of sf, fantasy and horror fiction as well as drama), so I never took accounts of aliens actually making landfall too seriously…I am old enough to have lived through the CHARIOTS OF THE GODS? fad (as the guest notes, it’s certainly never died on cable, but was harder to miss along with similar Bermuda Triangle bubblegum in the early ’70s), and I certainly also am willing to believe there is other life in the universe and probably even in our galaxy, but we’ll be lucky (or unlucky perhaps) if there’s even the simplest form of life off Earth in our solar system that we didn’t carry to whichever planet or moon or comet one might be finding it on (the larger moons of Saturn and Jupiter are are current best bets). (Among the responses to…or piggybacks on…van Daniken was at least one fundamentalist Christian response to his claims, where the title, CRASH GO THE CHARIOTS, was the best aspect of his book…though the cinematic exploiters and some of the other coat-tail riders among what might be charitably call these fringes-of-science sorts included such other at least vaguely Christian books/”dcoumentaries” as THE LATE GREAT PLANET EARTH…and an earlier sensation, Immanuel Velikovsky, mostly had made claims that Biblically-cited events involving the rotation of the Earth were caused by passing comets and the like…it’s a ?proud? tradition.)

Good interview…and sorry for all the jackanapes over at iTunes (never trust an Apple chauvinist!).

Comment on PMC 157: Romy Rosemont and Mary Birdsong by Scott

Scott — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 12:54:48 +0000

Hey guys. Love the podcast! Listen all the time.

Just a quick note on something obscure and nerdy. About what Cole said about The Hobbit being a 300pg book adapted into a trilogy of films. I could put it into words, but PJ himself is much more succinct than I could be: http://www.hypable.com/2013/12/11/why-is-hobbit-three-movies-peter-jackson/

The idea that the three-film Hobbit decision was made for only monetary reasons just stood out to me. Although I feel it should be more specific that these films aren’t The Hobbit that sits on ones shelf, but rather The Hobbit + The LOTR Appendices + Character Expansion for depth of worldbuilding…but that’s probably too long a title.

Oh, and while I’m here, don’t stop doing “build-a-movie”. That’s always awesome!

Comment on PMC 157: Romy Rosemont and Mary Birdsong by corinne

corinne — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 13:42:51 +0000

Bad news about the tie…
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Comment on PMC 156: Sam Richardson by tomas

tomas — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 20:11:46 +0000

the first action figure i remember getting was the clown that John Leguizamo played in the spawn movie. it was super creepy and gross i loved it. i re watched the movie its pretty rough, but they put out a great line of toys for it.

Comment on PMC 156: Sam Richardson by Allen P. Williams

Allen P. Williams — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 23:28:21 +0000

Definitely Ghostbusters! I don’t remember which one, specifically, was first but I definitely had all of them.

Comment on PMC 156: Sam Richardson by Erinbeth

Erinbeth — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:26:22 +0000

My first action figure was of The British Bulldog the WWF wrestler. I was in Junior High and I’m sure there was a boy involved somehow. I did, however keep my little action figure for many years even after that boy was long gone. It is long gone now, but I think about it every once in awhile and chuckle to myself.

Comment on PMC 156: Sam Richardson by Frank

Frank — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 04:58:03 +0000

My first action figure was a G.I. Joe called Shipwreck. It came with a little parrot. I thought it was so cool until I showed it to my friends, and they made fun of me. This happened to me a lot. Thinking that I was cool, then finding out that other people did not agree. *Sigh* I’m not sure that has changed.

Comment on PMC 156: Sam Richardson by Frank

Frank — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 03:58:25 +0000

I absolutely loved when you were singing the theme songs.
It brought me so much joy. If I wasn’t at work I would have sung along.
Keep up the great work. You two are awesome.

Comment on PMC 156: Sam Richardson by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 01:27:40 +0000

I have never bought an action figure for myself, but the doll I had as a kid was some sort of ca. 1969 astronaut guy, who came with (iirc) an lunar landing device. Large, as the 1960s G. I. Joes and Barbies were.

Some very pleasant singing…I’m perhaps a bit self-satisfied that I had no idea what the PERFECT STRANGERS theme was, though all the others were at least slightly familiar. Of course, pay cable series and those on PBS still have time for theme music…most of the time…

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Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Mara Mulli

Mara Mulli — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 15:45:48 +0000

It’s a shame that talented actors like John are being shafted by celebrities. Kids don’t give a shit if Lindsay Lohan or Grey Delisle (who is awesome by the way) is playing an animated character. As long as the character’s authentic and believable.

Comment on PMC 155: Skeet Ulrich & Amelia Jackson-Gray by Deidre Cannon

Deidre Cannon — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 03:09:14 +0000

The first movie I remember having to stand in line and wait for was Grease with Olivia Newton John and John Travolta. Oops, I’m showing my age.

Comment on PMC 155: Skeet Ulrich & Amelia Jackson-Gray by Ichigo94

Ichigo94 — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 23:11:30 +0000

When I was a child I loved Harry Potter and I waited for hours in the cinema to see it as quickly as possible. After I saw the first Harry Potter movie, I couldn’t wait to see the next one. I only stand in line for a movie if I know it’s really worth waiting for. Now I’m waiting for “50 to 1” to be released here in Hungary. I will be the first one who buys a ticket! Especially since Skeet is in it, it can only be a great one. Waiting this long is so bad! I’m sure I will be in the cinema on the first day of the local release. I know it’s weird, but if a movie is very special for me, then I would travel abroad just to see it (if it doesn’t get released here). I love all of Skeet’s movies (my favourite is “Scream” series). He is a very talented actor. I’m a huge fan of him and I wish I had an autograph from him.

Comment on PMC 155: Skeet Ulrich & Amelia Jackson-Gray by Gordon Guano

Gordon Guano — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 21:23:20 +0000

Waited in freezing cold for Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula only for it to sell out before we even got to the ticket window. It was another couple of weeks before I got to see the awesomeness that was Keanu Reeves attempting an English accent.

Comment on PMC 155: Skeet Ulrich & Amelia Jackson-Gray by AndiDanceCO

AndiDanceCO — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 19:03:04 +0000

As a child, I remember lining up for was Star Wars. As an adult, I’ve lost my patience for standing in line unless it’s REALLY worth it! 🙂 I lined up for Independance Day and it was definitely worth it! I WILL line up for anything with Skeet Ulrich in it!!! I think I just might be his biggest fan! Now I’m an Amelia fan too! She’s funny, beautiful, and an amazing writer! I can’t wait to see Point Mugu, The Girl on the Roof, and all their future projects! I want to win that DVD & Blu-Ray set! PLEEEEEZ draw my name! 🙂

Comment on PMC 155: Skeet Ulrich & Amelia Jackson-Gray by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 02:02:30 +0000

The Ewan McGregor (and Eva Green) film Jackson-Gray refers to is PERFECT SENSE, a 2011 BBC Films/Scandinavian co-production I can also recommend…a reasonably intelligent coping-with-an-oddly-cinematic-epidemic film that makes its points rather well and charmingly, even if for some reason it wants us to believe Green is a Scot (Connie Nielsen is her sister, and manages to come off convincingly-enough Scottish for this Yank; Green, probably wisely, doesn’t really try)…and the filmmakers don’t seem to know how to convincingly portray her as an epidemiologist as well as they do McGregor as a chef. Nonetheless, way the hell better in its compass than such films as CHILDREN OF MEN or GATTACA in theirs. (Thought I’d mention while I remembered to…still trying to recall the first film I made a big point of being on line for…did manage to see DUNE on opening night at a huge Northern Virginia theater, but that was more convenient than what you’re asking…it was a midnight show, and I’d just gotten off my swing-shift job down the street, and I didn’t have to make any great effort. The closest I recall coming to camping out in a line, and this not too close, would be the effort I made to catch the original CAT PEOPLE, and the then-rare THE GHOST SHIP, a few years earlier at the Honolulu Academy of the Arts, and I’ll always be grateful to have seen CP for the first time on a theater screen with full-speaker sound, so as to fully appreciate the effects employed (THE GHOST SHIP turned out to be the worst of Lewton Unit horror films, laughably goofy, but still amusing enough, if not even beginning to be a patch on CAT PEOPLE, by a margin the best of the mostly excellent bunch).

Comment on PMC 155: Skeet Ulrich & Amelia Jackson-Gray by tomas

tomas — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 22:04:01 +0000

the first movie i ever waited in line for was Adams family values. we waited for about 15 min. only to realize we got in the wrong line, and ended up being around 10 minutes late to the movie. i was about 9 so i didn’t mind to much and really loved the movie. still holds a special place in me hart.

Comment on PMC 155: Skeet Ulrich & Amelia Jackson-Gray by Denice

Denice — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:39:48 +0000

The first movie I lined up for was Star Wars. I was seven and we got in the line on one side of our town mall and the movie theater was on the other side.(1/2 a mile I think).
I was with my older brothers, and when we finally got into the theater the movie was a third over. However in those days the theaters never checked to see if people left so we just stayed in the theater and watched it from the beginning again.

Comment on PMC 155: Skeet Ulrich & Amelia Jackson-Gray by Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:07:55 +0000

First movie I lined up for was Jackass 3D at midnight. I was in college and stupid.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Florencia

Florencia — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:38:16 +0000

This is probably over, but I don’t care, I ADORE John DiMaggio! My first sugary drink I was really into was TAB. I don’t know if you ever had it here in the US, I’m originally from Chile 🙂

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by HBT (@HADSTERIFIC)

HBT (@HADSTERIFIC) — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:51:47 +0000

This ep was ery different from past eps imo. Fun change.
Also I think Sabra is a real superhero? I saw someone cosplay her at NYCC one year lol.

Comment on PMC 154: Lauren Lapkus and Chris Alvarado by dani

dani — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 00:45:15 +0000

rose is rose and calvin and hobbes.

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Comment on PMC 154: Lauren Lapkus and Chris Alvarado by Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 20:32:31 +0000

My first favorite comic was Bloom County, which my dad loved and he would have books of around the house. I don’t think I necessarily found it funny, I just liked the sad penguin and weird cat.

Comment on PMC 154: Lauren Lapkus and Chris Alvarado by Allen P. Williams

Allen P. Williams — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 23:46:14 +0000

Definitely The Far Side, since as far back as I can remember!

Comment on PMC 154: Lauren Lapkus and Chris Alvarado by Drew

Drew — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 23:42:45 +0000

Is it weird to say I was really into Dilbert when I was young? Yes, it is.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Jaida Newhouse

Jaida Newhouse — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 23:39:05 +0000

The first sugary drink i was into was orange fanta…. i mean who dosent love fanta and i would love to win that hat i am a huge fan of adventure time!

Comment on PMC 154: Lauren Lapkus and Chris Alvarado by Sandi

Sandi — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 19:13:25 +0000

Garfield for sure!

Comment on PMC 154: Lauren Lapkus and Chris Alvarado by corinne

corinne — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:46:52 +0000

My third grade classroom had a ton of Garfield books (with the cat from Garfield?). I always finished the work early to go sit in a bean bag and read more comics!

Comment on PMC 154: Lauren Lapkus and Chris Alvarado by Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:49:09 +0000

First favorite comic was definitely Family Circus

Comment on Two Thumbs Way Up: An Appreciation of Roger Ebert and Life Itself by timorousme

timorousme — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 20:04:36 +0000

Ebert’s top ten greatest films: “Aguirre, Wrath of God” (Herzog), “Apocalypse Now” (Coppola), “Citizen Kane” (Welles), “La Dolce Vita” (Fellini), “The General” (Keaton), “Raging Bull” (Scorsese), “2001: A Space Odyssey” (Kubrick), “Tokyo Story” (Ozu), “The Tree of Life” (Malick), “Vertigo” (Hitchcock).

http://www.rogerebert.com/rogers-journal/the-greatest-films-of-all-time

Comment on PMC 153: Katie Findlay by Alwin

Alwin — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:32:56 +0000

Haha, you too Katie? A previous reply of mine to “Do you want superpowers?”…

Not sure what to call it, absolute telekinesis, Force powers, the Accelerator ability from Toaru Majutsu no Index? Basically to control the motion of all matter actively, passively, and even internally, for example:
actively: someone’s about to get hit by a car /pick them up and move them above the car
passively: something traveling at injurious speed is about to hit me /it’s automatically slowed to a halt to where I can see it after feeling the pressure wave, then decide what to do with it
internally: flight

Comment on PMC 153: Katie Findlay by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 18:02:22 +0000

FWIW, YA as a category was somewhat in place by the time the Newbery Awards arose in the 1920s, and certainly was in place by the time such imprints as Dell Laurel Leaf, Scholastic’s TAB (Teen-Age Books), Grosset and Dunlap’s Tempo and other similar lines emerged in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s.

Comment on PMC 153: Katie Findlay by John in Ohio

John in Ohio — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:38:45 +0000

Loved “The Killing.” My first YA book was Judy Blume’s “Are You There, God, It’s Me Margaret” The second one that really stuck for me was also a Judy Blume novel: “Then again, Maybe I Won’t.” I was 12 or 13 at the time, and both those books really helped me not freak out so much about the changes I was experiencing. . . oh, and I invented masturbation about that time.

Comment on PMC 153: Katie Findlay by GuanoLad

GuanoLad — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 14:56:46 +0000

Being completely unfamiliar with Katie Findlay, I was instead distracted by how much her voice and personality reminded me of Eliza Coupe.

I’m not sure what counts as a YA novel, as the division didn’t exist when I was a teen, but I would argue Sword of Shannara fits and I read that one when I was 16.

Comment on PMC 153: Katie Findlay by Erin

Erin — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 06:19:05 +0000

Holy shit, Vanessa was HILARIOUS today! I don’t know where else to leave a review but here’s the deal – I work in the stream lab at Oregon State University where I sort aquatic invertebrates at a microscope for hours on end, and I happened to stumble across your podcast while searching for something to stave off my boredom. When Vanessa pretended to be that fucking dog in heaven, I was cry laughing. However! Katie Findlay was the most.boring.person.ever. I guess if you enjoy listening to someone talk who is clearly in love with herself, then it might be your cup of tea. But Vanessa and Cole, keep up the good work! Send me a t-shirt why don’t ya?

Comment on Cole vs. San Diego Comic Con 2013! by DIVING LIGHT

DIVING LIGHT — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 03:59:33 +0000

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Comment on PMC 153: Katie Findlay by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 22:57:34 +0000

And, a harvesting combine. Bad night!

Comment on PMC 153: Katie Findlay by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 02:54:09 +0000

Or, even, first novel.

Comment on PMC 153: Katie Findlay by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 02:52:52 +0000

1. Trivially: it’s rare for me to envy anyone their t-shirt, but that’s a striking t-shirt Ms. Findlay is wearing in the photos. 2: Rather less trivially: (assuming an even more pompous, superannuated tone than usual) It’s always refreshing to hear from an unapologetically articulate, cheerfully opinionated and casually intelligent young woman…reminds me of many of my favorite people I knew when I was that age, and stands as a very useful counterexample to Way Too Many others who seem to get more airtime.

I started reading YA and adult short story collections before I was much into novels, not least anthologies of horror fiction and the YA anthologies attributed to Alfred Hitchcock that Robert Arthur would ghost-edit (such as ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S GHOSTLY GALLERY or HAUNTED HOUSEFUL or SINISTER SPIES), but not too much later I discovered the Newbery Award lists of winners and runners-up, and found no lack of good to brilliant (and a few lesser) novels and biographies and such…THE LONER by Ester Wier and (indeed) ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS and SING DOWN THE MOON by Scott O’Dell and JULIE OF THE WOLVES by Jean Craighead George (you want to talk heavy…well, the protagonist’s fellow young teen new best friend in THE LONER gets her hair caught in a harvesting turbine and gets chopped up in the first few pages, while JULIE features among other things the rape of teen Julie by her arranged-marriage husband and watching the pack of wolves she’s befriended be shot down from a bush plane flying overhead). But just before that, and not altogether different, the fist novel I remember engaging with utterly would by Eleanor Clymer’s MY BROTHER STEVIE…about a (about) 10yo girl who finds herself, due to parental neglect, needing to ride herd on her junior hellion (about) 7yo eponymous brother…that one managed to outclass even the somewhat lighter Henry, Ribsey and Ramona the Pest series in my earliest free-reading years…

Comment on PMC 153: Katie Findlay by Bradley

Bradley — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 21:18:41 +0000

If ‘Harry Potter’ counts as a YA series than that’s it. But I think the first widely considered to be YA series I got into was The Hunger Games. While I was still in High School I heard a couple people in my English class say they liked it. A few months later I saw the first trailer to the first movie, but it was still months away from release. Made the decision to read the book first and was happy I did! Did not ruin the experience one bit thankfully.

I currently have a couple chapters left in the last book, trying to extend my enjoyment of series for as long as possible.. DONT JUDGE ME!

Comment on PMC 153: Katie Findlay by corinne

corinne — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:04:03 +0000

I read the Castle Perilous series by John DeChancie probably 6 times growing up before I realized that the Wizard guy’s name was Incarnadine. I had just been calling him Incarnate the whole time without noticing, I guess because a) I didn’t know the word incarnadine and b) incarnate seems potentially wizardly-relevant.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Jonah

Jonah — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:36:06 +0000

Haven’t been to a con. Want to go small and work up to San Diego.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Jonah

Jonah — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:34:01 +0000

Those Mondo things in the weird soft plastic were my shit. Are they still a thing in the states? I’m sure they wouldn’t hold up.

Comment on Two Thumbs Way Up: An Appreciation of Roger Ebert and Life Itself by Joe

Joe — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 02:50:50 +0000

My big problem with Ebert is illustrated quite well in this piece. He let his politics dictate how he reviews movies. Brown Bunny was not a terrible movie, it was just controversial politically because there was an x rated sex scene in it. He had the same problem all throughout his career. Clockwork Orange and Dirty Harry are two other examples.

My other big problem with Ebert is that he gave a lot of film school type opinions. If you were to ask him what his favorite films are he would only pick things made many decades ago. Citizen Cane and Gone with the Wind are not truly the most entertaining films to him, he was told that they were the best films when he was in film school so that’s what he tells people

Comment on PMC 105: Stephen Tobolowsky by Terry T

Terry T — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 17:23:46 +0000

Excellent podcast. Tobolowski is indeed a wonderful story teller and gifted performer. His approach to his writing and acting show real concern to get it right and make it count.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Terry T

Terry T — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 17:17:41 +0000

My first convention was in Chicago for mentalists. I was a very young performer and got to meet my magishing and mind reading idols. My first comics con was in San Diego when it was in the lower levels of the El Cortez hotel. Yeah, I’m that old.

Also, the Patton Oswalt podcast was my favorite so far.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Terry T

Terry T — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 17:03:43 +0000

Though mom served us Koolaid with only half of the requisite sugar (it was more a function of being poor rather than any health concerns) I jonesed for Orange soda of any brand. “Coke” was synominous with “Soda” so my brother and I would often ask for “Orange Coke.” When my father one day brought home colas instead of orange sodas because we had asked for “coke” I quickly learned the difference. I was probably 5 at the time.

Comment on PMC 152: Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:15:38 +0000

Best “couples” podcasts (along with the increasingly threesomely WHO CHARTED?), though DO YOU NEED A RIDE is coming up fast) combine…frabjuous. Calloo!

I dunno…I kinda got a misogynist vibe off Allen from the ’70s, since all the women characters who didn’t see past the awkwardness and handsiness of the Allen characters to the Wunderful Guy Underneath were supposedly idiots, by the scripts. I thought WHAT’S UP, TIGER LILY pretty damned funny when I was ten, but even there it helped that Louise Lasser et al. were improv riffing with Allen…kinda like that pure fratboy+++ entitlement vibe that came off Robin Thicke (I didn’t know before this podcast that Thicke and Patton had been bonded since adolescence, which seems almost odd, though helps to explain how he might have managed to outshine everyone else she might be meeting…).

I might’ve won money for the first time in an office pool at TV GUIDE as to which new primetime series would come in where in the ratings…I came in second, and it was something like $75.

Wow, that’s kinda how I suspected Current went…

Comment on PMC 152: Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi by Rob S.

Rob S. — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 22:17:27 +0000

When I was 18 I bought $10 worth of scratch lotto tickets. I won $50.

Comment on PMC 152: Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi by Steven

Steven — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 01:11:17 +0000

What a clash of my two favorite podcasts!

My first cash win was from a homescoolers only poetry contest, how niche
Ten years old, and twenty bucks for 1st place

Comment on PMC 152: Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi by Gordon Guano

Gordon Guano — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:39:53 +0000

I’ve never won a cash prize of any sort. But an XL Pop My Culture shirt would go a long way towards easing that pain… 😉

Comment on PMC 152: Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi by Allen P. Williams

Allen P. Williams — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:17:41 +0000

The fist cash prize I remember winning (sort of) was when I turned 18, a few days earlier my dad bought a lotto ticket and won $100 and then gave it to me for my birthday and said “you won the lottery”.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Mary

Mary — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:29:47 +0000

I was really into clear Pepsi in middle school. Talk about fad drinks!

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Brian Sanchez

Brian Sanchez — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 04:58:25 +0000

I remember Mondo drinks were pretty cheap for our family at the Sack-N-Save. When I drank them, I used to match my lips to the opening because it was smooth and round. It wasn’t to make out with or anything, oh crap, why did I post that?! I also liked it because it was one of the few drinks I could drink without hands by holding on to it with my teeth and tilting my head back for a swig of that sweet artificial flavoring.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Kyle B

Kyle B — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 19:29:01 +0000

Mtn Dew when I was 4 and have been drinking my whole life and went on a mtn dew craze at the age of 13 which was the turning of my life and becoming a all night warcraft addict and legend of zelda/Final fantasy craze. My favorite flavor was just original but now it has grown to become Mtn Dew Voltage.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Steve T

Steve T — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 00:35:02 +0000

Purplesaurus Rex Kool-Aid was the best when I was a kid. It was my favorite.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Tillburg

Tillburg — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 17:55:14 +0000

Easily those grape Kool-aid drinks that came in six packs. So very tasty and so dangerously addictive!

Thanks again y’all for a fun episode. I Know That Voice is such a great documentary.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Casey

Casey — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:23:21 +0000

The first sugary drink that i remember being really into was Surge, the sad thing was right after i got to loving it, the whole scandal about how it was too much caffine and kids were falling over with heart attacks came out, and my parents quit letting me drink it

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Alec

Alec — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 09:26:34 +0000

Does orange juice concentrate count? Because I learned to steal a sip now and then when my mom asked me to mix up a new can.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Nicholas Roche

Nicholas Roche — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 05:28:18 +0000

One word: SURGE. I blame Miami Subs, as when I worked there, they had it on tap. It was essentially Mountain Dew laced with CRACK. Granted, it helped me keep going during a long low-paying job on my feet as a cashier, but I think it’s also desensitised (sp?) me to caffeine. I’ve been able to drink an ENTIRE COLADA (that’s one of those small styrofoam cups of Cuban coffee that you’re SUPPOSED to divvy out into the little plastic shot cups; I forwent the cups and down all of it in one shot) then go to bed and sack out for 12 hours.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Mike Travers

Mike Travers — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 04:22:21 +0000

My first sugary drink had to be the grape flavor of those little Teeny drinks that were in the little plastic barrels.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Jeremy

Jeremy — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 00:28:02 +0000

The first sugary drink I ever had was Dr.Pepper. My dad was addicted to the stuff. Actually… I always thought if it wasn’t Dr.Pepper it would have been Beer… that’s how addicted to the stuff he was and he evidently passed it on.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Mel G

Mel G — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:46:01 +0000

I was obsessed with Pepsi Crystal. Although, my first sugary favorite is definitely Black Cherry Kool Aid. I loved how it made your teeth and lips super red. I’m beginning to see a connection to my love for red wine.. Thank you guys so much for having John DiMaggio on the show! He’s so funny!

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Jessicca M

Jessicca M — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 02:54:50 +0000

The first sugary drink that I remember being into was called Surge. According to middle-school rumors, it was banned by the FDA for having too much caffeine.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Dave Hrinda

Dave Hrinda — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:28:04 +0000

My first sugary drink was Faygo Orange. It really was a gateway to my Coke (a-cola) addiction. I recently gave all of that up and lost about 80-lbs.
Also, keep Vanessa rapping!

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by kerrin

kerrin — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:23:03 +0000

Kool-Aid was my first drink, but I also remember this strange obsession with Vess Cream Soda (which I still love).

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:30:00 +0000

The first sugary drink I was into as a kid was this Filipino soda called Royal Orange. It is a orange soda that came in this tall glass bottle and when I would go to the Filipino store with my mom she would buy me a case of it and I would get the craziest sugar high combined with the worst tummy ache…they have discontinued selling this soda in American and I miss it dearly!

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Craig Cordeiro

Craig Cordeiro — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:22:37 +0000

Chocolate milk was my first sugary drink.
In addition, it is (and has always been) my favourite!

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Tim George

Tim George — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:00:06 +0000

Hawaiian Punch was like crack to me

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Nathan

Nathan — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:28:55 +0000

I remember really getting into Big Red when my mom moved us from Idaho to Tennessee, it wasn’t a thing up north. I have to say though, I really hate it now; it tastes way too much like red food coloring.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Sue

Sue — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:25:27 +0000

I was a KoolAid kid growing up. I didn’t realize until I was an adult that my mom only put in half the sugar, but I’m thankful she did. I would’ve ended up a diabetic 😉

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:46:37 +0000

Oh man, I’ve never wanted to win one of the prizes more than this one! I’ve always been crazy into sugary drinks, but the first I was specifically into was those terrible Fruitopia drinks in the early 90s. Apparently I wanted to be “enlightened” or whatever as a child (as per their marketing).

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Marc

Marc — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 09:01:25 +0000

I can’t believe they didn’t make any mention of Gears of War!

My first sugary drink that I was really into was Fanta Grape. Went well with chewing gum.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Tasha

Tasha — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 06:11:18 +0000

In the UK we didn’t have as many cool ones as you but we have mini bottles of pop called panda pop.
The best one was strawberry jelly and ice cream.
They had many normal ones, cola, lemon n lime, cherryade etc but there was also bubblegum, candy floss and other cool strange full of sugar flavours.
Best thing bout school lunches was you could get them for 25p a bottle.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Joe

Joe — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 03:11:17 +0000

The first sugary drink that I can remember drinking would be Pepsi.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by nicholas

nicholas — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 21:10:44 +0000

i love john dimaggio i had know idea that he used to do standup and actually knew tracy morgan it totally makes sense though hes really funny. and they still make mondo drinks by the way they sell them at the dollar tree

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by NATHAN!

NATHAN! — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 19:57:27 +0000

Although I drank plenty of different sodas before this, Storm (Sprite / 7Up [but better] with caffeine) was my goto drink. They replaced it with Sierra Mist, which was a big let down to my caffeine addiction…

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Mikel

Mikel — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:35:26 +0000

Probably would have to be kool-aid, though now it’s ruby red squirt

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Adam

Adam — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 14:33:05 +0000

Definitely my first favorite sugary drink was drinking Surge while camping as a boy scout.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Danny!

Danny! — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 13:32:25 +0000

Cheerwine was my first sugary drink and I’ve been chasing that dragon ever since.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Dave

Dave — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 13:22:24 +0000

Coke in a glass bottle. Best if you drop a handful of dry roasted salted peanuts inside.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Alex

Alex — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 12:44:08 +0000

NESTEA. Still into it today. Oh god I think I need one now. 8:45 AM or not- a craving is a craving! Great ep btw!

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by John Cox

John Cox — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:30:48 +0000

For me it was Jolt Cola. It was a great pick me up and it had a great logo.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Dot

Dot — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:23:54 +0000

Orange Gatorade.
Everyone else liked Kool-Aid but I was a five year old snob that believed in Gatorade’s superiority. And then a year later, I met Mountain Dew…

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by MICAHEL ZARATE

MICAHEL ZARATE — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 07:37:31 +0000

The First thing i ever had was Fun Dip powder i poured into a cup of water and didn’t know i was a stupid kid!

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Lynsey

Lynsey — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 07:30:04 +0000

That had to be Coca-Cola. I would get massive sugar highs and do stupid stuff while riding my horse. Things like riding with no saddle or reins and then trying to dismount while he was galloping. I’m surprised that I survived those years.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Nick

Nick — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 05:00:38 +0000

Jolt! That we were obsessed with the stuff

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Cody

Cody — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 04:28:09 +0000

Being a huge Ghostbusters fan, I couldn’t be caught dead without a Hi-C Ecto Cooler in my younger years.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Jason

Jason — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 04:21:34 +0000

Fresca… until I realized how bad it was for me!

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 04:09:44 +0000

My first and only sugary drink was Dr. Pepper. It is and will always be my favorite 😀

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:25:57 +0000

The first sugary drink I can remember drinking was Slice. Whenever my brother and I stayed with our grandparents, our grandpa Popeye (he was a sailor in WWII) would take us to the corner store in his pick up truck(no seat belts), with his little terrier sitting on his arm as he drove and let us pick out a treat. I always got an orange jawbreaker and a slice, not very age appropriate, I was five, but it was the 80’s. Love you guys and Adventure Time!

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Greg

Greg — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 06:32:36 +0000

Surge, because parents banned it so it was forbidden and it was eventually discontinued because of it’s potency

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Dominic

Dominic — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 06:09:37 +0000

Little Hugs I believe the brand name is, those little barrels of sugar water with completely unnatural colors that would burn your throat from the magnitude of their sweetness. I can’t picture a summer day from my childhood without one.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Marife

Marife — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 01:26:50 +0000

There’s this sweet drink called Mogu Mogu with nata de coco and sweetness all over it. Flavors are lychee, strawberry, grape, orange, coconut; among many others. But I love the strawberry most. Reminds me of Princess Bubblegum.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Rob S.

Rob S. — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 01:13:32 +0000

Dr. Pepper. I drink Diet Dr. Pepper now because I’m in old.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Allen P. Williams

Allen P. Williams — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 00:18:06 +0000

The first sugary drink I was into was prooooobably soda? I can’t remember when I started drinking soda. I just know that I DID start drinking soda.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by PeterParkerPA

PeterParkerPA — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:48:02 +0000

The first sugary drink I remember being into was a local delicacy. My hometown of Scranton, Pa., offered up a definitely delicious, potentially racist cherry-flavored soda called Cherikee Red from the Crystal Club soda company. It came back a few years ago, and I think I figured out how to make it at home, too.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:24:16 +0000

I loved Mondo coolers! I think they were always on sale at the store so my mom bought them pretty frequently.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Andy

Andy — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:02:40 +0000

First sugary drink I was into was sweet sweet Coca Cola.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Ellen

Ellen — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 18:57:29 +0000

Nothing satisfied on a hot 70s afternoon like an ice-cold bottle of Grape Fanta. In a pinch, Orange would do, but like a Popsicle in a bottle, those Grape Fantas were IT!

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Rob

Rob — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 14:51:49 +0000

Mine was definitely Fruitopia. There was a vending machine at my elementary school and I would steal quarters from my dad’s dresser to get them. It didn’t last very long until I got caught.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Genette

Genette — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 14:30:40 +0000

Fruit punch-flavored Capri Sun. Nothing was better after playing outside on a hot day. Unfortunately, I was never able to master poking the straw in the pouch without spilling half of it on myself.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Parker Robertson

Parker Robertson — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 13:27:36 +0000

Let’s be honest guys the little barrel-juices were the one of the first sources of pure sugar and pure joy as a child. Next to that I was crazy about the green Slimer Hi-C. Thanks for the show, please keep it up.

Comment on PMC 151: John DiMaggio by Barry Maher

Barry Maher — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 09:50:22 +0000

The first sugary drink I was into was Orbitz soda. I don’t think it was around very long. It was oddly viscous and had little balls of jello floating in it. It came in a bunch of flavors (with different colored balls) none of them remotely natural tasting, but I was instantly hooked.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Gordon Guano

Gordon Guano — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 21:50:29 +0000

Woot! Dream guest!

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by jesus vasquez

jesus vasquez — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 10:42:39 +0000

The first convention I ever attended was Comic-Con. I live in Tijuana, Mexico. It was a 2 hour trip to get there but it was worth it. Pre-Twilight so there was breathing room.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Herecomesthefuncooker

Herecomesthefuncooker — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 05:25:34 +0000

Wondercon in the early 90s. I don’t remember much but Todd McFarlane was a total douche to me. Jim Lee was totally cool though so it wasn’t all bad.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Jeanine

Jeanine — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 21:33:46 +0000

First con: I no longer remember the name of it, but I think it was one of those actual fan-run SF/Comic/Everything conventions in LA that pre-dated Creation coming in and monetizing everything. Compared with today, it seems so loose–I recall Anthony Daniels just showing up and being given a room to give an unscheduled talk on the spur of the moment.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Corky Maday

Corky Maday — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:35:53 +0000

Oops. It was a comic book convention. Wizard world…

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Corky Maday

Corky Maday — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:33:57 +0000

My first con was in Chicago in 2003. We hit the hotels on Saturday night and saw Lou Ferrigno at a bar. He was chatting up a woman. That’s when I learned that the Hulk has game!

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Katie

Katie — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 16:13:52 +0000

My first con was Denver Comic Con in 2013. But I also attended SDCC last summer as well. At both cons I bought lots of original art, talked to comic book artists and I went to some panels at SDCC. Met Patrick Warburton in a food truck line. Going back to the DCC next weekend and I’m doing cosplay this year.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 05:14:36 +0000

Reading fiction passionately, that is…and writing some.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 05:13:21 +0000

Sf and fantasy fiction fandom might not’ve invented the affinity/not particularly commercial convention model, but comics fandom and media fandom and romance and crime-fiction and pulp-magazine fandom all took after the model established beginning in 1939 in Philadelphia, with the first con so tagged…most of the pioneers in those other fields had learned the con-running ropes from sf/f conventions before striking out in other directions. (Likewise fanzines/zines…not that they don’t have other parents, too, but f&sf fandom spawned punkzines as well comics zines and others.) I managed, despite reading all sorts of fiction passionate since early childhood, to not actually move myself conward till 1984, having just relocated to the DC area, and managing to catch the tail end of that year’s Disclave, the long-established annual regional con for fans that was slowly gaining an attending mix of non-sf/f folks interested in wide range of activities, including not a few sexual fetish enthusiasts…some of whom were a little incautious on how they set up their toys, and managed to set off some of the fire alarms and do small damage to their rooms; a fratboy (or might as well be) element had likewise crept in, and altogether Disclave was gaining a Very bad reputation with hotels in the area, and 1984 was toward the end of that convention’s run. As someone who hadn’t yet met too many fans from the area, I volunteered to help with some of the last-minute tasks the organizers faced, and talked with a few people, but generally didn’t have too great a time, as most of the most gregarious and neofan-helpful folks were busy in the last day…though a few were engaging and encouraging, and seeing the art show was pleasant to say the least. One young woman in attendance was among a number of costumers, cosplay the term not yet in circulation I think, and had produced an almost stereotypically woman-fannish human/butterfly hybrid or faerie costume that was beautifully done, and utterly transparent; she was also quite physically attractive, a fact not at all diminished by her wearing the costume and nothing else aside from sandals or mules or the like–I admit my eyes didn’t run to her feet too often, and I chose not to gape too foolishly (nudity in costuming is somewhat less common today than it was from the latter ’60s well into the 1980s, I gather). No paid model she (a la ComiCon), but someone who worked hard on costume-construction, and clearly enjoyed the attention it brought (as far as I know, no one paid the bad kind of attention)…this kind of thing probably ticked off the hotels a bit, as well, though hers was the only costume I saw which would definitely not fly in most theme parks nor kid-friendly costume parties. I can’t say I’ve been completely at home in any of the cons I’ve attended since–often since they’re too much crowded into too short a time, a breakdown of the nature of the events–but the International Association of Jazz Educators convention I was able to attend in DC was an exception, though there there was so much music happening, in scheduled concerts and impromptu jams in the hallways, and everything in between, that not getting to talk to too many people for any length of time was less disappointing…as was getting a chance to be not Too Fanboy in the presence of longtime heroes such as Max Roach and Joe Morello…two gentlemen we won’t be hearing from again, unfortunately. Likewise, that was one of the last IAJE gatherings before that organization shut down, in the face of cutbacks in art-education funding…clearly my attendance can doom a long-running con. Happily, so far my appearances at one each of the Bouchercon (the world crime-fiction convention), the WorldCon (the world f&sf con), CorFlu (for fanzine fans), NoirCon (noir crime fiction/drama/related), and ReaderCon (mostly fantasy, horror and sf literature) hasn’t yet derailed those institutions.

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by grog1138

grog1138 — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 18:36:10 +0000

MEGAN FOLLOWS!!!!!! I’m so jealous of Bruce! See you tomorrow Bruce!

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Paul

Paul — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 13:56:19 +0000

I don’t remember the first convention I attended because my Dad and I attended a lot of local baseball card conventions when I was young. Usually at a Holiday Inn, or something like that, near Altoona, PA.

One memory that sticks out is of getting Barry Bonds autograph at one of these things, back when we was a skinny outfielder for the Pirates. I remember telling him thanks and him not acknowledging me at all, just signing the thing and handing it back. I was probably 13 years old. Good times.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Lynn M.

Lynn M. — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 18:31:28 +0000

My first convention was a Sci-Fi Expo in Dallas Texas! I think it was in February of 2013. I went because Billy Boyd from The Lord of the Rings was going to be there and I Love those movies!! I figured I would never get this opportunity again so I bravely decided to go there alone and it was a blast! It was fun to see the venders and panels along with the other Sci-Fi fans getting to see some of their favorite hero’s. A goal I have now, is to try and collect the entire fellowships signatures for my Blu-ray special edition box set of the LOTR’s 🙂 It will be a challenge for sure, but totally worth the adventure that it will surely hold!

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Rob S.

Rob S. — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:34:09 +0000

My first convention was Fed Con USA in Dallas. Half the guest didn’t show up and it was cancelled half way through. My X-Men character would be called Placebo. she just makes people THINK they’re okay. Prof. X tries to stand up. Cyclops doesn’t wear his glasses.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Aaron Brungardt

Aaron Brungardt — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 01:29:29 +0000

My first con was San Diego Comic-Con in 1997. I went from 1997-2008, when I’d had enough of the crowds. What is somewhat ironic or coincidental about Patton being the guest, this being the 1st question, and this story of me:

In 2000, during SD Comic-Con, I was at the Marriott Hotel next door going up the escalator when I see Patton, Posehn, and Scott Adsit going down the opposite escalator. I’m a comedy nerd, so I knew them all, not to brag. So I think quickly what to say, and this is what I go with: I shout, “Oswalt!” a la Brian Doyle Murray as Jack Ruby in JFK and I duck. A few seconds later, I look down and see the three of them looking up to see who did that. I look them all in the eye and give them the ‘devil horns’ because hey, I am a fan and they like metal… I was 17. I didn’t see them again at the Con but we clearly connected. Right?

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Denice

Denice — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:59:01 +0000

Ok, first things first. I think the movie you’re looking for Vanesssa is “The Bermuda Depths” It’s actually a Rankin Bass Movie done with Toho (Godzilla) in the 70’s. It starts with two kids on the beach who find a sea turtle and carve their initials in it. The girl is Jennie Hanover who is a woman who sold her soul to the devil to remain forever beautiful. Later the boy returns a man and the girl now “ages” to tempt him once again. Its on the Warner Archives and worth a look. I saw it when I was a girl and took forever to find it again.
The first convention I went to was an X-files convention in Boise. Nick Lea and William B. Davis were the guest and William stole the show with his convictions that Cancer man was the real “hero” of the show. Truly memorable!

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:34:10 +0000

My first convention ever was Wizard World Chicago 2006. It completely blew my mind that something so wonderful and magical could even exist. Since then, I have attended at least 4-5 regional comic conventions per yer first as a fan and then starting in 2011 as a fledgling comic book writer (mostly self-published and small press, though I did have an issue out from Image Comics last year that I wrote). Nothing can compare to the first though–I was just blown away by EVERYTHING that year.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Allen P. Williams

Allen P. Williams — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 04:59:45 +0000

I’ve never been to a convention.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by DJ Kento

DJ Kento — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 01:00:51 +0000

As a young boy of 11 or 12 I went to a local Star Trek convention and I went to mer Marina Sirtis, because we were told the actress who played Diana Troy on Next Generation would be there. In actuality it was Majel Barret, Gene Roddenberry’s wife who played Diana Troy’s Mother, Nurse Chapel on the original Star Trek and was the voice of the computer in pretty much every Star Trek show ever.

She was super sweet, gave me a hug and took a picture with me. It was a really wonderful first con, especially for being so small, with a single stage where I remember they continuously played movie trailers.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Diego

Diego — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:48:48 +0000

my first convention was the los angeles comic book and science fiction convention in 2007. the highlight was a panel with smallville tv show creators alfred gough and miles millar. they autographed a poster for me (which is still on my wall) and answered audience questions. someone asked if darkseid would be appearing on the show. they seemed to have no idea who he was.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Stephen

Stephen — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:02:07 +0000

My first convention was in downtown Chicago. I was 12. My dad took me. I saw Walter Koenig in a panel. Wrath of Khan had just come out. I won Avengers… 5, maybe, in the auction. My dad and I got free Something Wicked This Way Comes tees and he wore his for years. Never saw the movie. I bought a Wrath of Khan game watch and a REVENGE of the Jedi tee. My daughter wears it as a nightshirt. The highlight was I got to meet Ron Wilson who was the artist of my favorite comic Marvel Two in One and he drew me The Thing.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 15:05:18 +0000

My first convention was New York Comic Con in 2010, and I’ve been going every year since. I had such a blast seeing a bunch of other people that were just as into all these nerdy things as I was.

Great episode! Always love hearing Patton talk about TV and movies.

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Mark Redmond

Mark Redmond — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 12:24:49 +0000

I went to a Football Card convention in NJ when I was 20 — Saw some Dallas Cowboys and Peyton Manning just after he graduated Tennessee —
no Eli…

Comment on PMC 150: Patton Oswalt by Thomas Bell

Thomas Bell — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 08:57:28 +0000

Hia Vanessa and Cole, Great episode! My first real con, was a little something called Mertoncon, if you remember the song I had Merton sing for you, well, a lot of the people who I met through the Merton Show,from Canada, and all around the U.S.took a trip to Denver, to meet Merton and just hang out with him for a couple of days. It was quite fun, and awesome! We took a bus trip tour around Denver while Merton played his Piano on the bus, and hung put where there were pianos lined up on the street and he just played for everyone who passed by. Great stuff! Thanks again for all the joy you bring us!

Thomas Bell

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by Derek Martz

Derek Martz — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 03:26:06 +0000

I guess the harmonica, and hell no. I also failed to learn guitar AND piano!

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by Rain

Rain — Thu, 29 May 2014 16:39:23 +0000

A piano! I learned some holiday standards, took about 15 years off, and since taught myself the ‘FUN’ song from Sponge Bob. Also, Bruce is my favorite kid from the hall! 🙂

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by Andy Redmond

Andy Redmond — Wed, 28 May 2014 16:11:48 +0000

A recorder…First song.. “Sunshine on My Shoulders” by John Denver.
My last song… “Sunshine on My Shoulders” by John Denver.

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by Christine

Christine — Tue, 27 May 2014 21:51:16 +0000

I had a flute. Never any good, gave up after a year.

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Tue, 27 May 2014 20:29:48 +0000

I’ve barely owned an instrument, so much as lived with people who owned them and they infrequently would leave them behind.

The first family instrument was the technologically Interesting Optigan organ/synthesizer (you slipped LP-sized floppy discs into an optical scanner to set the various keyboard and rhythm sounds). I was the worst in the family at playing that and subsequent keyboards. I’ve since been a terrible trombonist and drummer. Though I did show my brother, just getting acquainted with his fretless electric bass guitar, how to play the bass line for Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”…something he was having difficulty with only because he was trying inadvertently to stick with the frets that didn’t exist on the new instrument’s neck. Trombone experience helpful thus.

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by Allen P. Williams

Allen P. Williams — Tue, 27 May 2014 17:50:25 +0000

A guitar when I was 10 and I still play 21 years later (not as good as I SHOULD be though).

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 27 May 2014 16:31:37 +0000

viola and no I sucked after playing 4 years

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 27 May 2014 13:44:18 +0000

The only instrument I actually owned was an electric guitar I bought when I was 15 with money I won in an NCAA March Madness pool. It was a cheap off-brand that I bought at a pawn shop for like $50. I taught myself how to play a few Green Day songs and “Santa Monica” by Everclear, but because I didn’t own an amp, nothing sounded right. Eventually I just gave up on it and sold the guitar a few years later. Not learning how to play it is one of my biggest regrets ever.

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by LC

LC — Tue, 27 May 2014 06:38:29 +0000

The only instrument I ever had was a plastic recorder, and no, I never even tried to be good at it.

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by terry

terry — Tue, 27 May 2014 00:42:31 +0000

first instrument: one of those plastic recorders. no, i never got good at it. that might be because one day when i was playing it while sitting on a bench, i fell backwards and scraped the roof of my mouth off.

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by ryan

ryan — Mon, 26 May 2014 22:25:13 +0000

YES!! I love Bruce, great episode.

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by Troy Thomas

Troy Thomas — Mon, 26 May 2014 20:23:17 +0000

I recently started playing the drums and have a small police-blue D-Drum kit, minus crash cymbal. In the 8 months I’ve owned it, I’ve only split one tom-head. I can play about 4 Devo songs and 1 Oingo Boingo song.

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by Sara

Sara — Mon, 26 May 2014 19:58:17 +0000

Trumpet– I learned to play while I had braces. Once the braces came off, I could no longer play. So sad!

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie — Mon, 26 May 2014 19:23:11 +0000

Recorder and no…and I like to think that early failure set the course…

Comment on PMC 149: Bruce McCulloch by Eric

Eric — Mon, 26 May 2014 18:01:49 +0000

bass. give me the thing.

Comment on PMC 148: Mackenzie Astin by Liz

Liz — Thu, 22 May 2014 22:58:33 +0000

The only toy I remember getting from a cereal box was a Babe stuff animal. My mom actually got 2, so my brother and I wouldn’t fight over it (although I’m pretty sure he was a teenager at that time). Only problem was that having 2 meant we could never figure out which one was mine and which one was his.

Comment on PMC 148: Mackenzie Astin by Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 20 May 2014 13:49:10 +0000

I remember eating 6 boxes of Kellog’s Corn Flakes–a cereal I HATED as a kid–so that I could get enough UPCs to get a Darkwing Duck fanny pack. Usually we just had generic cereal without toys, but I begged my mom to let me eat those bland toasted flakes so I could have a sweet place to stash whatever 8 year olds put in fanny packs back in the day. If I’m not mistaken, by the time I actually got the fanny pack, Darkwing Duck was no longer on TV.

Comment on PMC 148: Mackenzie Astin by Allen P. Williams

Allen P. Williams — Tue, 20 May 2014 04:37:20 +0000

I’m not sure specifically which toys I was trying to get but I do know that the only reason I would get any type of cereal was only for the toy inside. It didn’t matter the type of cereal. I also remember the Nintendo cereal. That was awesome (well, maybe not the taste)!

Comment on PMC 148: Mackenzie Astin by bobby sain

bobby sain — Mon, 19 May 2014 23:17:22 +0000

Had to of been fruity pebbles they had the best ones.

Comment on PMC 148: Mackenzie Astin by Erin Kelly

Erin Kelly — Mon, 19 May 2014 15:58:03 +0000

Just randomly found Mack on Twitter about a week ago, and today I wake up to this podcast. Still have Iron Will on VHS, loved it SO MUCH back in the day. Great Ep, guys.

Comment on PMC 148: Mackenzie Astin by Gordon Guano

Gordon Guano — Mon, 19 May 2014 12:03:23 +0000

Oh, man, Wacky Wall Walkers. I remember the toy clear as day, but the cereal only vaguely. I’m pretty sure they came with Cap’n Crunch. The silver medal would go to Frosted Flakes when they had the little Tony the Tiger figurine you would put in a two liter bottle of water, then squeeze it to make Tony go up and down.

Comment on PMC 147: John Michael Higgins by Heather

Heather — Thu, 15 May 2014 06:51:00 +0000

In the year of our lord 1989, my kindergarten class performed a choral medley of Christmas songs (–not “holiday” music, as this was in the era when Jewish kids only got special recognition during the 5th grade unit on The Diary of Anne Frank). These classics included “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”, “Jingle Bells”, and the ever popular “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” with a front-row-soaking emphasis on the word “wish”.

Since then, my choral experience has largely been limited to drunken karaoke and showertime solos, but I LOVE singing along with every word of the Pitch Perfect soundtrack (…and Best In Show is one of my favorite movies of all time!)

Comment on PMC 147: John Michael Higgins by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Thu, 15 May 2014 01:05:49 +0000

Fourth grade…I was the closest thing we had to a basso, and perhaps as such, I was tapped to be the music class’s announcer for our one parentally-attended concert. Our assembly, heavily but not exclusively Caucasian in NW Connecticut (not the wealthy part of the state–in fact, Hazardville, officially incorporated some decades before into Enfield, newly the US home of Lego at this point), was called upon to perform “Motherless Child” (always boffo in such circumstances) and a number of other songs, but it would probably take hypnosis for me to remember any of the others. It was fun.

Comment on PMC 147: John Michael Higgins by Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 14 May 2014 13:27:52 +0000

In elementary school, every kid in 4th-6th grades were required to be part of the choir. I was actually pretty good and did a few solos until I hit puberty and never quite figured out how to sing at a lower range.

Comment on PMC 147: John Michael Higgins by Matt

Matt — Tue, 13 May 2014 14:04:45 +0000

When I was in elementary and middle school, I was in a children’s performance group called the Confetti Kids. We did performances at nursing homes and school assemblies and our local town carnival in the summer.

We performed mostly Disney stuff, with holiday music thrown in as appropriate. My personal favorite song was called “Bubblegum”, which I present here as I remember it.

Bubblegum in my hair
Sticky, sticky everywhere
It’s a mess, and I confess,
I just don’t know who put it there

Comment on PMC 147: John Michael Higgins by Deirdre Yee

Deirdre Yee — Tue, 13 May 2014 13:41:13 +0000

St. Monica’s girls choir, fifth grade, when my mother moved me into the Catholic school (despite the fact that me and my brothers weren’t Catholic) which was a strange and not enjoyable preteen transition. Despite some ostracization and crippling self consciousness, I did manage to enjoy one part of the school and services and my new classmates: that fabulous church music – thus choir!

Comment on PMC 147: John Michael Higgins by Andy Redmond

Andy Redmond — Mon, 12 May 2014 18:37:47 +0000

My first and last choir was a first grade holiday pagent in elementary school. We had to wear pajamas and mine were of the R2-D2 variety. I only remember one song from the set list and it was something about giving 1/2 a penny to an old man in his hat… I still don’t get it.

Comment on PMC 147: John Michael Higgins by Rob S.

Rob S. — Mon, 12 May 2014 14:24:37 +0000

My mom put me in the choir at the Presbyterian church in Gainesville, FL.
This and 1 episode om Moonlighting & maybe Simon and Simon.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0411323/?ref_=rvi_tt
There was a whole plot point where Ice T knew off the top of his head that a group of crows is a murder.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133985/?ref_=rvi_tt

Comment on PMC 146: Stephen Root by Alec

Alec — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 04:30:30 +0000

When I was four or five, I decided I liked spicy things. At an Italian restaurant, I broke into the dried chilli bottle while my parents weren’t looking and chowed down. I tried not to cry, but my folks told me later that my face went beet-red almost instantly.

Comment on PMC 146: Stephen Root by Ryan Schrodt

Ryan Schrodt — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:42:16 +0000

Growing up in a small town Iowa, most of the food that I grew up with was relatively simple. Cows, chickens, and pigs with various vegetables. The first time I remember trying anything really unique was on a trip to New Orleans when I was 11 and I tried smoked alligator from a street vendor. It was beyond amazing and set me on a life course of trying to eat as many different animals as possible. Since then, I’ve tried a variety of strange meats include elk, emu, ostrich, and snake. My goal is to literally eat all of the animals–except the endangered ones.

Comment on PMC 146: Stephen Root by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 23:13:19 +0000

Poi. I’m sure there were things before this that could be termed adventures at some level, but I definitely remember the first time I had poi.

Comment on PMC 146: Stephen Root by Joe Cuffe

Joe Cuffe — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 22:15:37 +0000

I remember when I was 4, and having a bean burrito for the first time. I had just been attacked by a stray German Shepard, and was at the doctor’s office getting my nose and forehead stitched back together. After the procedure (which, being 1974, the didn’t see much need for any anesthesia), my parents brought me to a little Mexican restaurant and got me a bean burrito. I wouldn’t touch it for a while (it looked like a turd in a blanket), but after a dose of 1970’s “parental encouragement”, I decided it was in my best interest to try it. And (cue trumpets and fan-fare)a life-long love affair was born!

Comment on PMC 146: Stephen Root by Austin

Austin — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:02:48 +0000

Opps, sorry about that. Anyhow, to continue the story, we spotted a dive of a diner in the middle of nowhere and knew this was the place. It turned out that they were having a special that night since it was Valentines Day. Baby beef heart! I couldn’t resist the shear poetry of eating a heart on Valentines Day. I have to say it was tough in texture but overall pretty tasty. But most importantly, it made for a great night an a memorable experience.

Comment on PMC 146: Stephen Root by Austin

Austin — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:53:21 +0000

I love to try new and interesting things, so this wasn’t my first time eating something unique, but one of the more interesting times. It was valentines day back in the early 2000s. I was in my mid twenties and was visiting with a couple of friends. None of us had any valentines plans so we picked a direction and drove until we found an interesting place to stop for dinner. We spotted a dive of a diner in the middle of no where and knew this was t

Comment on PMC 146: Stephen Root by Kerry Driscoll

Kerry Driscoll — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:07:19 +0000

I think the first adventurous thing I tried in a restaurant was halibut cheeks in a restaurant in Central Pennsylvania. I was up at Penn State for a football game with my parents and we went to a restaurant where the speciality was halibut cheeks. I, being curious and perhaps a bit dim, asked the waitress what they were. And she said exactly what they sound like, cheeks of a halibut. I wasn’t aware fish had cheeks but I decided to try them. They were smothered with parmesan cheese so basically that’s all I could taste. They were good at first but they were too cheesy for me.

Comment on PMC 146: Stephen Root by corinne

corinne — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:21:15 +0000

I don’t remember what the first adventurous thing I had was, but I know several people from Burlington, MA, that apparently all grew up on white rice and chicken fingers? Made one of them try shrimp in college, and she cried. Went on a date with another of them and he thought he was being adventurous getting a chicken caesar wrap.

Oh, and…I feel like if you were the right age, Cruel Intentions was like the hottest thing that had ever happened? Pretty much.

Comment on PMC 146: Stephen Root by Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:24:35 +0000

I’ve never been much of an adventurous eater, but I remember being about 10 and my dad having me try octopus and squid when we were out to dinner one night. The octopus actually looked like little tiny baby octopus and it totally freaked me out – I don’t like it when my food has a face, thanks (it was also super rubbery and gross). The squid was alright, though.

Comment on PMC 145: Haley Joel Osment by Justin

Justin — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 03:18:08 +0000

Comment on PMC 145: Haley Joel Osment by Collin Bounds

Collin Bounds — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 20:05:51 +0000

The first miniseries I remember watching was a parody similar to “The Spoils of Babylon”. It was called “Fresno” and starred Carol Burnett & Dabney Coleman. I was young and can’t remember if it was any good or not, but I’ve never seen it rerun or issued on home video, so I’m guessing it wasn’t too great.

Comment on PMC 145: Haley Joel Osment by Dave

Dave — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:44:40 +0000

My favorite mini-series, by far, is called Dead Set. It is a zombie series based on the UK Big Brother set. It is awesome!

Comment on PMC 145: Haley Joel Osment by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 21:51:16 +0000

Well, if we count those which became miniseries even when they weren’t meant to be, THE PRISONER. I caught it as a Very young person when it was first telecast in the US in 1969 (iirc) and Rover was Very scary.

For those that were actually meant to be miniseries, THE FORSYTE SAGA, in repeats (it had first been broadcast in the US on National Educational Television before PBS was founded, but I didn’t catch up with it and get caught up in it till 1976)…just a bit before I got caught up in ROOTS, which I’d read before the series began (THE BASTARD and a few others just didn’t sweep me up, though I’d watch a bit of the various MASTERPIECE THEATRE items from time to time).

Comment on PMC 145: Haley Joel Osment by Chuck

Chuck — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:31:43 +0000

My favorite mini-series is definitely Lonesome Dove, how can you not like a western that has Steve Buscemi in it.

Comment on PMC 145: Haley Joel Osment by MATT SPEARS

MATT SPEARS — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:14:26 +0000

I remember my parents watching North and South with Patrick Swayze and being really into it but I remember nothing about it now.

Comment on PMC 145: Haley Joel Osment by Allen P. Williams

Allen P. Williams — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 01:15:25 +0000

The Stand.

Comment on PMC 145: Haley Joel Osment by Tom Steele

Tom Steele — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 17:00:34 +0000

I’m going to show my age here, but it most definitely was James Michener’s Centennial. My whole family watched it every year, because my father was obsessed with the history of the Old West, and especially the Rocky Mountains. Of course, it had Richard Chamberlain in it, like every 70s and 80s miniseries did. My sister and I would even act out scenes.

Comment on PMC 145: Haley Joel Osment by Andy Redmond

Andy Redmond — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:40:32 +0000

THE STAND –
Had an all-star pop culture b list cast —

Max Headroom, LT. Dan, Molly Ringwald, Mr. Hand, Parker Lewis and Patrick from Sponge Bob to name a few.

Comment on PMC 145: Haley Joel Osment by Kari

Kari — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:25:19 +0000

I think the first one I can remember being taken in by was Stephen King’s Rose Red. I think I enjoyed it so much more because it terrified my mother and I still forced her to sit through it all.

Comment on PMC 145: Haley Joel Osment by Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:13:13 +0000

There’s a tie for the first miniseries I was obsessed with – The 10th Kingdom and Pride and Prejudice (with Colin Firth), both of which I still adore. The 10th Kingdom appealed to my inner child and Pride and Prejudice appealed to my inner 50 year old divorcee. I still watch them both continuously.

Comment on PMC 145: Haley Joel Osment by giovanni bienne

giovanni bienne — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:20:08 +0000

the first mini series i was obsessed with was undoubtedly Princess Daisy – it introuced an impressionable child to incest, perpetrated by Rupert Everett, who gives me the chills whenever i see him on the street, which undoubtedly harks back to that.

Comment on PMC 145: Haley Joel Osment by giovanni bienne

giovanni bienne — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:19:38 +0000

the first mini series i was obsessed with was undoubtedly Princes Daisy – it introuced an impressionable child to incest, perpetrated by Rupert Everett, who gives me the chills whenever i see him on the street, which undoubtedly harks back to that.

Comment on PMC 144: Andy Daly by Allen P. Williams

Allen P. Williams — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 22:43:21 +0000

Great episode!! The first radio show that I got REALLY into and still enjoy from time to time is The Dave Glover Show in St. Louis. Each day of the week they do different stuff and I’ve won prizes from their show on a game called Stump The Studio wherein they ask callers to call in with trivia and if they don’t know the answer, you win!

Comment on PMC 144: Andy Daly by PMC Fan

PMC Fan — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 19:11:59 +0000

Cole & Vanessa , I am a fan of your podcasts , but please stop this ridiculous hatred for Anne Hathaway ( and stop promoting it ) . It is incredibly random and ridiculous . Why are people enormously threatened by a massively talented , successful , and very smart female ? No man has to deal with this nonsense . If you have a dire need to hate on celebrities, hate on Mel Gibson , OJ Simpson , Woody Allen , Roman Polanski , and R. Kelly . Those are some of the true enemies of Hollyweird , because their behavior are unforgivable .

P.S. Please, give a tongue lashing to Jennifer Lawrence’s stupidity act , and she only does it for popularity purposes . For example , Jennifer played the extra clumsy act at the Oscars , yelled from the Oscar stage like a drunkard , and she cusses and talk about farting on talk shows. This doesn’t make her cool or hip . It makes her look like a moron . I want this idiotic young female fad to go away . Cole & Vanessa , make these issues into a topic of discussion on your next podcast .

Comment on PMC 144: Andy Daly by Rachelpi

Rachelpi — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 23:40:09 +0000

Andy’s one of the anti-cat people?? Say it ain’t so :'( Thanks for defending the kitties, Cole.

Comment on PMC 144: Andy Daly by corinne

corinne — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:21:54 +0000

In middle school I’d listen to the Matty in the Morning show while I got ready, and then via a walkman with a built in radio on the bus. At some point in middle school I looked the guy up and was surprised at how much older he looked than how he sounded. That was probably 1995 or so, and his show’s still on today.

Comment on Tharrrrr be cheese here, matey! Cole’s unapologetic love of The Pirate Movie! by Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 15:49:29 +0000

OMG! My love for The Pirate movie knows no bounds. I recently found it on DVD and have watched it several times. It’s so bad that it is sooooo good.

Comment on PMC 142: Julie Brown by Faith Love

Faith Love — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:30:55 +0000

It was the spring of 1981, and 7th grade me had discovered the Beatles. I think my gateway book was something like “Four boys From Liverpool” — kicked off a lifetime love.

Comment on Cole and Vanessa’s Top 10 Flicks of 2013! by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 00:19:29 +0000

IN A WORLD…: The least believable aspect of that one was Lake Bell’s (even as self-abnegating) character dallying with (even) a Ken Marino-looking guy as smarmy as his character was.

Hope you folks caught IT’S A DISASTER at some point.

Kate Winslet is making some odd choices of late.

Comment on PMC 143: Sarah Burns by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:56:18 +0000

And I, too, was struck by how many shared plotpoints there were between TOP OF THE LAKE and TRUE DETECTIVE…not that one was likely cribbed from the other, any more than they’d need to be cribbed from THE MEN WHO HATE WOMEN aka “THE GIRL [sic] WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO”…particularly given the long history of charmers including the Albert Fishes of the world, and the rather notable scandals involving clergy and coaches and such (not so much new as newly open)…

Comment on PMC 143: Sarah Burns by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:51:50 +0000

The book, btw, was THE KING IN YELLOW. Odd to suddenly find everyone getting excited about Robert W. Chambers, however distantly, all these years later.

Comment on PMC 143: Sarah Burns by Allen P. Williams

Allen P. Williams — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:37:51 +0000

Definitely Sesame Street. Mr. Rogers was also HUGE. I’d say Mr. Rogers was a much better show all-around than Sesame Street.

Comment on PMC 143: Sarah Burns by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:31:03 +0000

DAVEY AND GOLIATH, fwiw, wasn’t an LDS series, but a Lutheran production. The GUMBY guy was apparently behind it, unsurprisingly. As a kid, I rather dug D&G and the Catholic drama anthology INSIGHT, but they didn’t do anything to shake my lifelong atheism, nor did the fitfully amusing MARSHALL EFRON’S ILLUSTRATED, SIMPLIFIED AND PAINLESS SUNDAY SCHOOL.

The first educational series I recall getting into would probably be MISTER ROGERS, which I was catching up with just as NET was becoming PBS, and CAPTAIN KANGAROO (on CBS about as long as Fred Rogers was on public broadcasting)…commercial television also had a sort of televised nursery school/kindergarten series at that point, ROMPER ROOM, which had and has been durable, though I don’t know if any recent revivals are still on the air anywhere. The early ’70s were pretty good for educational tv, between the classroom programming one could catch on a snow or sick day on the PBS stations and such other instructional weekday programs as HODGE PODGE LODGE (mostly about animals) and, of course, ZOOM (which in its first run really caught our imaginations, as a sort of educational variety-show magazine with a cast of kids)…along with the odd commercial program of similar ambition, such as MAKE A WISH on ABC or the syndicated BIG BLUE MARBLE. When THE UNDERSEA WORLD OF JACQUES COUSTEAU spun off from the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC specials series, and NOVA started up on PBS about the same time, I had three nighttime hourly series to catch whenever I could…I was just a tad older and more literate than the target audiences for SESAME STREET and THE ELECTRIC COMPANY when they started, but they were amusing to see…

Utterly charming episode. Burns is a great guest, and a pity about the sad events on the day of the recording.

Comment on PMC 143: Sarah Burns by Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:32:39 +0000

I was way into Sesame Street, which was step one in a life long obsession with all things Muppet-y. And now, to this day, I can’t count to 12 without singing the pinball counting song.

Comment on PMC 142: Julie Brown by Manny Rodriguez

Manny Rodriguez — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 08:15:02 +0000

In high school I became obsessed with art. I remember having an English teacher getting me into an artist named Jean-Michel Basquiat. He have me his biography simply titled “Basquiat”. Ever since then Jean has been all time favorite artist. Such an inspiring human being. 🙂

Comment on PMC 142: Julie Brown by Nephi

Nephi — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 18:08:13 +0000

Great, great, great podcast! You guys asked Julie Brown the best questions. I can’t get enough of the stories she tells about celebrities she’s had dealings with. I’ve been a fan of hers since the mid-’80s when I was a teenager. She’s awesome – hilarious yet kind and down to earth.

The first autobiography I read was Carol Burnett’s “One More Time” in 1986. She’s an amazing woman and learning about her difficult childhood and how she came out of it with such grace and compassion had a big impact on me.

Comment on PMC 142: Julie Brown by Gordon Guano

Gordon Guano — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:23:24 +0000

I’m with Jen in the first comment. The Compleat Al was amazing! I probably crossed that fine line between music appreciation and idolatry.

After that, it was Bob Woodward’s John Belushi biography, Wired. After watching Animal House and 1941, Belushi was everything a chubby eight year old who wanted to be funny could aspire to.

Comment on PMC 142: Julie Brown by Collin

Collin — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 16:31:23 +0000

I remember as a kid REPEATEDLY reading a biography of Squanto. I have no idea why I was so fascinated by it, nor do I remember anything about Squanto.

SO HAPPY to hear this episode with Julie Brown! Love, love, love her. I still list Shakes the Clown as my favorite movie ever, and I wore out my VHS copy of Medusa: Dare To Be Truthful many years ago. I know way too many of her songs by heart. Come to think of it, I may have a problem.

Comment on PMC 142: Julie Brown by RuRu

RuRu — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 19:02:53 +0000

The first biography I read was, “The Story of Harriet Tubman – Freedom Railroad.” I was 9 years old, in 6th Grade (1976). We were asked to do a Book Report on any topic of our choosing. I was in the school library, walking through an aisle, when I saw a book and became curious, when I read the title and the words on the binding, “Freedom Railroad.” When I read what it was about I decided that would be the one.

Harriet Tubman became an instant heroine, to me. Knowing that I had learned about her, prior to the television miniseries “A Woman Called Moses”, gave me a great sense of honor and pride. Her role in history and the Underground Railroad left an immense and positive impression on me.

Comment on PMC 142: Julie Brown by Stephen Parker

Stephen Parker — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 14:05:33 +0000

The first biography I got way into in High School was surprisingly The Memoirs of Richard Nixon. It is really fascinating to hear stories from controversial people, and while he did kind of skirt over the whole watergate thing, it was a truly fascinating read and I grew a deeper respect for the actual good stuff that he did.

Comment on PMC 142: Julie Brown by Susan Lorenz

Susan Lorenz — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:20:19 +0000

Hey Guys – like you guys, the first biography I remember reading was in grade school, about Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War. I remember it lead me to many more Civil War and World War I and II biographies. And of course, I can’t help but think about it now in light of current events in Russia and Crimea.

Comment on PMC 142: Julie Brown by Jen

Jen — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:21:54 +0000

I special-ordered through the mail “The Compleat Al” which was a bio of Weird Al Yankovic, my favorite rock star when I was a teen. Still love him! I treasure my copy of that book still.

Comment on PMC 141: Dana Snyder by Scott

Scott — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 23:55:16 +0000

Elvis. Tribute shirts abounded, Grown men wept, seven year old Scott wondered what it was all about?

Comment on PMC 141: Dana Snyder by Nicholas Roche

Nicholas Roche — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 15:47:23 +0000

Had to be when Gene Roddenberry died. It was when I had hit the “fervor” of both my young teen years and my STAR TREK fandom when I heard the “Great Bird” had died. It was shortly thereafter that I had my van turned into the original “Shuttlevan RODDENBERRY” and got it “blessed” by Gene’s widow Majel. (http://startrekcars.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=9489812) That van is now “permanently drydocked”, but its legacy continues with the RODDENBERRY II. (http://startrekcars.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=14423953)

Comment on PMC 141: Dana Snyder by Larry

Larry — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:05:57 +0000

I was just a little kid watching Frankenstein on local horror host Sir Graves Ghastly’s show when I heard it casually mentioned that Boris Karloff had died several years earlier. Sigh…

Comment on PMC 141: Dana Snyder by Jen

Jen — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:47:54 +0000

I was too young to know who John Lennon really was, but I remember it happening. Andy Kaufman died on my birthday when I was a teen and I remember thinking that death comes for everyone no matter how successful. Scary.

Comment on Cole and Vanessa’s Top 10 Flicks of 2013! by Rik

Rik — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:12:33 +0000

No love for Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters?
Now You See Me sounds like the worst.

Comment on PMC 140: Omar J. Dorsey by Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 04:36:04 +0000

Follow up to my previous entry: I posted the comment before listening to the episode and hearing Cole’s admission that the Bulldogs were also among his favorites as a kid. I also loved Jake the Snake and Damian. Also, upon looking further into whether my memory was accurate, I find that I was conflating the Hart Foundation/Bulldog feud, which culminated in their facing off at Wrestlemania III, after the biased referee cost the Bulldogs the title, and a later 2 out of 3 falls match, I think it was the Harts right about the time they turned face and were feuding with Demolition.

Comment on PMC 140: Omar J. Dorsey by Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 04:29:51 +0000

I have been a pro wrestling fan for just about as long as I can remember–I started really caring about wrestling about the time of Wrestlemania 2, when I was 8 or 9, and have been a fan ever since. The earliest WWF storyline I can recall feeling strongly about was the feud between the Hart Foundation and the British Bulldogs. I remember watching Saturday Night’s Main Event where the main event was a best two out of three falls match for the tag team championship, and being ridiculously angry when the Hart Foundation cheated to win the third fall. I think my dad tried to explain that it was all staged at the time, but I was having none of it…I really was upset about the whole thing.

Comment on PMC 140: Omar J. Dorsey by Jen

Jen — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:56:48 +0000

This is embarrassing but I have always loved Scotland. The embarrassing part is that I thought that Rowdy Roddy Piper was a real Scotsman. He doesn’t even have an accent! What can I say? I was a kid.

Comment on PMC 140: Omar J. Dorsey by Liz

Liz — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 21:09:23 +0000

I don’t have an answer to the question, BUT I had to share that this podcast made me realize that River and Joaquin Phoenix are related. My mind was so blown and I felt like such an idiot that I had to pause the podcast for about 10 minutes. At least to make me feel better, I asked two other people in their mid to late 20s who also didn’t know this.

Comment on PMC 140: Omar J. Dorsey by corinne

corinne — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:17:22 +0000

This video is the only loosely wrestling related thing I’ve ever been particularly interested in, but I have watched it about a zillion times:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUxY2Tz6spE

Comment on PMC 139: Christine Lakin by Liz

Liz — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 19:28:52 +0000

My first dance class was one that was included in preschool. I don’t even know if it was a certain type except have a bunch of preschoolers try to coordinate movements. I do remember a VHS tape of our group performing at my hometown’s festival called Big Hat Days. I’m not even sure why we were performing there because it was a bunch of 3-4 year olds standing around looking very confused with somewhat of a crowd watching.

Comment on PMC 139: Christine Lakin by Kim

Kim — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 02:31:47 +0000

My first dance class was a jazz class when I was 7 (1988). We danced to “Kokomo” by the Beach Boys at the recital and wore bright red costumes with lots of fringe and gold sequins. Oh, the 80s.

Comment on PMC 139: Christine Lakin by Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 18:01:41 +0000

I have never taken an actual dance class, but when I was a wee boy (like 6ish), my sister was always watching Dance Party USA (often times videotaping it to watch it multiple times). I would say that I learned all of my sweet moves from Dance Party USA circa 1989. Needless to say, I am the belle of most balls.

Comment on PMC 139: Christine Lakin by Dan

Dan — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 04:17:35 +0000

So did no one else think that Christine was probably talking about Chris Hardwick’s show when talking about a TV show where people talk about other people’s tweets? Well I enjoyed listening to the last episode of Pop My Culture to be hosted by the Nerdist Network.

Also, I think Kurt Braunohler needs to hire that sky writer to write “LaBeouf stole my joke” over LA.

Comment on PMC 72: Judy Greer by jason henley

jason henley — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 01:48:53 +0000

I was born in 1973 and my favorite music is the who and so but I listened to hard rock in all of my life and the who is my favorite rock band that I listened to and the who just played the 60’s and the 70’s and they ended up in the 80’s and they ended up in 1982 and they did and so does as roger daltrey and pete townshend and john
entwistle did and so judy greer the actress really likes the who and I think that she listens to them sometimes and good timing and thank you!

Comment on PMC 139: Christine Lakin by Joshua

Joshua — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 08:57:53 +0000

Step By Step deserves a reunion As it didn’t get a proper series final. With the new show Girl Meets World happening Any chance Step By Step could get a reunion to catch viewers up on where they characters ended up? Patrick Duffy said he’d do one not to mention mentioned the idea. What would it take to make a reunion happen? Starting a kickstarter campian what?!

Comment on PMC 139: Christine Lakin by Matt

Matt — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 03:23:47 +0000

My first dance class was in 1988, my mom thought it would be a good way to meet new people… I was 6 lol

Comment on PMC 139: Christine Lakin by Jen

Jen — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 01:05:33 +0000

When I was in kindergarten, in 1974, they had our class do a mass “popular dance” class. All the other kids were having a great time and I didn’t know what to do with myself! It was sad. 🙁

Comment on PMC 139: Christine Lakin by corinne

corinne — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 13:30:05 +0000

I started ballet and tap at the same time (technically the ballet class was scheduled earlier, so I guess that came first) when I was 6, then quit when I was 10 because my brother had started karate so I had to as well, because it wasn’t safe to let him get an advantage.

Comment on PMC 138: Josh Gondelman by Jen

Jen — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:33:05 +0000

I remember being in the 1st grade Xmas play, as a wise man. I was terrified that I would trip.

Comment on PMC 138: Josh Gondelman by Rich

Rich — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 19:59:47 +0000

My first and last time trying stand up went like this: In college, my roommate, a huge comedy fan, decided to have a “comedy party” for his birthday. He asked who he decided were his “funniest friends” to come up with a 10 minute stand up set. I’d spoken in public and been in plays but never tried to do comedy. It was in front of maybe 15 people, most of them my friends, but I was so nervous I was shaking. My best joke was something about how you can’t ever tell someone how little sleep you got last night without them trying to top you (“Well I invented a time machine just so I could go back to last night and keep myself awake.”) I got done in about 3 minutes which included the time it took me to drink the Fresca I had brought to illustrate a joke I had. A joke about Fresca. Everyone was super nice and really it wasn’t terrible.

Then the guy after me told a story about getting beat up by the teenage girls at the correctional facility where he worked and killed. We were all crying it was so funny. So, not Fresca-level of funny, but pretty darn funny.

Comment on PMC 138: Josh Gondelman by Gordon Guano

Gordon Guano — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:54:47 +0000

Got to recite “Jabberwocky” in front of the school in the fifth grade. My best friend acted out the poem with hand puppets. The Jabberwock came back to life at the end and chased me off the stage to big laughs.

Good times.

Comment on PMC 138: Josh Gondelman by timorousme

timorousme — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 21:55:37 +0000

Katie Holmes and Michael Keaton worked together on the movie First Daughter ten years ago, so that’s probably the reason for their ironic friendship. He played the President of the U.S. and she played his daughter.

Comment on PMC 32: Bob Odenkirk (LIVE from SF Sketchfest) by Mickie

Mickie — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:48:00 +0000

I wouldn’t characterize Odenkirk as a blowhard. He talks a lot but he seems pretty modest and humble for the most part. I heard him on WTF and he was extremely honest about his personal flaws. This segment was awesome though. Vanessa’s questions crack me up!

Comment on PMC 135: David Nadelberg by Chipuff

Chipuff — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 22:51:39 +0000

I know I’m really late to this, but oh well. My “first” about a Christmas movie/TV special was “A Merry Mirthworm Christmas”. My older sister and I would wait for this one every year and watch it every time it aired. We’d even act out parts of it while we watched. I was stoked when I finally tracked down a VHS copy (complete with gigantic clam shell case!) a few years ago. It doesn’t really hold up, but I still have my memories. LOL

Comment on PMC 137: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2013 with Dana Gould, Jim O’Heir, Kevin Pollak and Jodie Sweetin by Kelsi

Kelsi — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 15:43:42 +0000

I love your show, but unfortunately had to stop listening when everyone was eating into their microphones!

Comment on PMC 137: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2013 with Dana Gould, Jim O’Heir, Kevin Pollak and Jodie Sweetin by Alec

Alec — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 00:59:17 +0000

The whole stretch on Reflektor, from Awful Sound to Afterlife, is amazing.

Comment on PMC 136: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The BEST of 2013 w/ Dana Gould, Jim O’Heir, Kevin Pollak and Jodie Sweetin by Thomas J

Thomas J — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:35:38 +0000

1) This is the End (The most fun I had at the movies all year)

2) Blackfish (The most disturbed I’ve become by a movie this year)

3) Orange is the New Black (The only new show of 2013 with the potential for greatness)

4) Paul McCarney’s New (“They can’t take it from me if they try / I lived through those early days”)

5) Danny Brown’s Old (“On my way to get Wonderbread / I swear I just wonder bread”)

Comment on PMC 137: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2013 with Dana Gould, Jim O’Heir, Kevin Pollak and Jodie Sweetin by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 04:26:41 +0000

1. Pain, death, murder, genocide, ecocide. Alzheimer’s no damned fun, either.
2. Petty annoyances in pop culture.
3. Being told that Obama is remotely of the left, much less his idolators are examples of far leftists.
4. Sadness over hearing about tough times for you, Vanessa (meliorated by your apparent carefully-dealt-with current situation, for which congratulations and good luck).
5. Idly wondering who wins the contests.

Comment on PMC 137: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2013 with Dana Gould, Jim O’Heir, Kevin Pollak and Jodie Sweetin by Jen

Jen — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:01:14 +0000

Have to stick with my personal worsts….lost my job in March, and in April my bf of 8 years said he wasn’t sure he loved me any more. So yeah. Still reeling.

Comment on PMC 137: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2013 with Dana Gould, Jim O’Heir, Kevin Pollak and Jodie Sweetin by corinne

corinne — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:43:45 +0000

1 Upworthy-style headlines

2 Friends that broke up after their wedding invites were already sent out. Awkward/tragic.

3 Government shutdown!

4 The big hype around Pacific Rim – read so much about how Mako was some amazing feminist character, which I wouldn’t have even cared about if I hadn’t read so many gushing articles about how great she was, but then she spent the whole time needing encouragement, doing whatever men told her to do, and at the end, gave up on the guy and started crying about his “death” without even attempting CPR. WEAK.

5 Life in Greece turns out to be way not as cheap as the destroyed economy might lead you to expect. Bummer.

Comment on PMC 136: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The BEST of 2013 w/ Dana Gould, Jim O’Heir, Kevin Pollak and Jodie Sweetin by Jonathan Agar

Jonathan Agar — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:54:48 +0000

Top five of 2013:
1)Day of the Doctor (Dr. Who 50th Anniversary special)

2)Hearing the stars of TGIF read Cole’s fan fiction

3)Seeing former wrestling star Mick Foley do stand-up comedy

4)The Wolverine

5) The post-credit scene from the Evil Dead remake

Comment on PMC 136: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The BEST of 2013 w/ Dana Gould, Jim O’Heir, Kevin Pollak and Jodie Sweetin by Gordon G.

Gordon G. — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 07:33:54 +0000

Beverage alert for when the conversation turns to Bieber.

My top 5:

1) Dan Harmon gets hired back for another season of Community. (He and Erin McGathy made for a great episode of PMC!)
2) It’s the longest possible time until the next 17-year locust swarm.
3) Suddenly, you can get absinthe at liquor stores everywhere.
4) A new season of Louis CK’s show Louie. We’re not worthy!
5) The last twenty minutes of Iron Man 3.

Comment on PMC 136: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The BEST of 2013 w/ Dana Gould, Jim O’Heir, Kevin Pollak and Jodie Sweetin by corinne

corinne — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:06:59 +0000

Hannibal – so in love with this show, and the online reaction (see: http://willgrahamhasaniceday.tumblr.com/)

getting into a grad program that sounded like exactly what I’ve been looking for for years (how the program actually is will be on my shit list…)

finding out how effective hot water bottles are at keeping you toasty all night

having a pb&j after months out of the US, unable to get peanut butter

did my first bike races and wasn’t DFL

Comment on PMC 134: Kevin Heffernan by Danny

Danny — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 09:41:40 +0000

The appropriate rap version of the knitting story would be Knittas With Attitude.

Comment on PMC 129: Stars of TGIF with Reginald VelJohnson, Jodie Sweetin, Stuart Pankin & Brice Beckham (Live at LAPodfest) by Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:01:47 +0000

Maybe a little late but catching up with episodes. In this episode it was said that the British call “Ball Breakers” bunny burners, i think it he meant to say Bunny Boilers, as the rabbit in the movie was being boiled.

Comment on PMC 135: David Nadelberg by Super Mario

Super Mario — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 04:43:48 +0000

“The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas” for me. Someone got it for me on VHS when I was 4 or 5 years old and I wore the hell out of it. I think I liked it so much because the tape was black but the flap was gray. I’m pretty sure I still have it somewhere, just don’t have anything to watch it on.

Comment on PMC 135: David Nadelberg by Liz

Liz — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:55:59 +0000

A Muppet Christmas Carol for me too. We also had the soundtrack and I sang and danced to that thing pretty much every December of my youth. Today, whenever I think of the Christmas Carol story, I can only think about it in muppet form.

Comment on PMC 135: David Nadelberg by Nick

Nick — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 03:49:29 +0000

“A Muppet Christmas Carol” for sure. When I was in school our teacher got a touch of the “lazies” right before Christmas break and played this movie everyday for a week. Just come in, sit down, and watch the Muppets. This movie doesn’t just get me in the Christmas spirit, it reminds me of the simple days of no school work.

Comment on PMC 135: David Nadelberg by Jen

Jen — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 03:29:36 +0000

My first xmas special memory was the annual viewing of Rudolph. Back then you had to wait for it to be on tv and you had to be there when it was on and save bathroom breaks for the commercial.

Comment on PMC 134: Kevin Heffernan by Eric

Eric — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 01:27:32 +0000

I’ve never played a drinking game, except for this game called life, which drives me to drink. I remember telling the girl who lived across the hall from me in college that we ought to turn her newly-acquired Disney edition of Trivial Pursuit into a drinking game, but nothing ever came of that.

Comment on PMC 134: Kevin Heffernan by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 00:07:12 +0000

Beer pong, first and only time I’ve seriously engaged, last night in the only dorm I’ve ever lived in (Johnson Hall at the University of Hawaii…happily, it had just gone co-ed a year or so before, so it was no longer solely a johnson hall). Was eating tako (octopus) and poki (squid) in an attempt to absorb the alcohol (they were what was at hand)…that didn’t work out so well several hours later, after the game got all of us trashed, including people far more accustomed to tying on than I was (I was and am a relatively big guy, but never have been a big drinker). After a long philosophical argument with an ex-Marine who was as drunk as I was, in which neither of us could Quite formulate a coherent point, I staggered back to my room, where my roomie and other dormmates noted I didn’t Seem drunk at all. Good to know. However, nature took its yawning course during my stuporous sleep, and I wasn’t good for much while moving my stuff out the next morning…

Comment on PMC 134: Kevin Heffernan by Alec

Alec — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 00:44:48 +0000

“Door hinge” doesn’t count!

http://youtu.be/1-9my0tsutw?t=2m47s

I think the first drinking game I took part in was while watching the Amazing Race. Sleep deprived and stressed-out Americans flung all over the world, forced to complete physical and (especially during the earlier seasons) mental challenges.

-Drink when a Racer yells at someone in Spanish in a non-hispanic country
-Drink when a team loses their clue, their money or their passports
-Drink when the host, Phil, raises an eyebrow

Comment on PMC 134: Kevin Heffernan by Jen

Jen — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 20:07:05 +0000

Mine would be beer pong but I don’t like it, so I’ll say “drink when Dorothy says ‘home’ in the Wizard of Oz”. Same effect!

Comment on PMC 134: Kevin Heffernan by CM

CM — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 14:02:08 +0000

By the by, your ultimate (joking) conclusion to the Knitting Couple story (“they were knitting in public; eat my dick”) is, from a purely legal perspective, probably accurate. It is pretty well-established that people doing something in a public space have no “reasonable expectation of privacy” [legal jargon], and thus Person A has no grounds to sue if Person B talks about what they saw Person A doing, in said public space. An example of this I remember from law school is Person B saw Person A at some sort of gay pride rally, and told people at the workplace, and Person A was pissed about it because he had been keeping it secret, BUT the rally was in public, so he had no grounds to sue. (Note, though, that if the workplace became hostile because of this, THAT would be a lawsuit, but against the job, not Person B individually.)

Also, in answer to the Firsts question: probably beer pong, since I am pretty sure my first drinking game was in the basement of some frat somewhere. But … my memory is kinda vague on that front, for obvious reasons.

Comment on PMC 134: Kevin Heffernan by corinne

corinne — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:23:55 +0000

I don’t drink, which makes the one time I played Kings extra pointless. WOO I’VE HAD SO MUCH SODA!

Comment on PMC 133: Danny Tamberelli by Jonathan Agar

Jonathan Agar — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:02:28 +0000

I was always late to the video game world. I had an NES that I obtained long after the Super Nintendo was prevalent, bought the Nintendo 64 when the GameCube was already out and with the release of the XBOXone, I just obtained the 360.

However, there was one system I had to have as it was released. The Sony Playstation. Mainly because of one game, WCW -vs- the world. I was big into professional wrestling at the time and my cousin had the game as soon as it came out. He brought it over to my house and I was blown away. They looked just like the real guys! You know, except all blobby and rectangular.

My mom broke down and bought me the game/system for my birthday and I was maneuvering a blocky Hulk Hogan day and night.

Comment on PMC 133: Danny Tamberelli by Cale C.

Cale C. — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 15:37:22 +0000

I saw a commercial for ‘X-Men’ on Sega Genesis, and I knew I had to have it. I had no video game system at the time, but played Sega at my friend’s house every time I went over there. I began begging my parents for a Sega and the game, then after a few weeks they caved and I got it for Christmas.

The game was impossible as a young kid. After level 5 you had to ‘soft reset’ the console to move onto level 6.

Comment on PMC 133: Danny Tamberelli by Chris Collins

Chris Collins — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 19:11:05 +0000

The first actual title I wanted to buy the moment it came out was Legend of Kage for the NES. I must have read the review of it in Nintendo Power a hundred times….

Comment on PMC 133: Danny Tamberelli by Danylo

Danylo — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 07:58:26 +0000

What an amazing podcast! It was my first encounter with your work and wow it is so wonderful. The adventures of Pete & Pete was my favorite show when I was growing up. Words can’t describe how much this show taught me about existence. It resonates an epic nostalgia in the Nickelodeon kid. The coolest role models for sure. Fingers crossed for the DVD!
The first video game I can remember I was trying to buy was turn based strategy game: Heroes of Might and Magic IV… the last game to be developed by New World Computing. Great, now I craving to play it again.

Also very good point on new generation kids missing out on tactile experience with toys. Maybe this is the reason for Bieber to have his weird bucket list 🙂

Thanks Pop Culture, you rock!

P.S 5 stars on Itunes.

Comment on PMC 133: Danny Tamberelli by Jesse

Jesse — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 03:35:18 +0000

O it has to be Sonic The Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis. That was a must have back then. Begged my mom & dad to go out and get it. I did a lot of room cleaning to get it. Big fan of Danny. Loved Pete & Pete and All That.

Comment on PMC 133: Danny Tamberelli by Jen

Jen — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:25:08 +0000

PETE! How awesome was that?! Well the first video game I saw at a friend’s and wanted was Tetris. It’s still my all-time fave.

Comment on PMC 133: Danny Tamberelli by Carl

Carl — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:23:36 +0000

The Nintendo 64 was the first video game console I bought myself with my own money. I’d pre-ordered it at Electronics Boutique and had been anticipating it for months. The store ended up getting them a couple of days before I’d expected, when my parents were out of town, but I was still too young to drive and I ended up frantically calling everyone I could think of, trying to get a ride to EB to pick up my N64.

Comment on PMC 132: Paul and Storm by Joe Cuffe

Joe Cuffe — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:54:23 +0000

The first score I can remember really catching me was the score to the film Crossroads (the one with Ralph Macchio, not Britney Spears). It was all old blues guitar song from the 30’s and 40’s, with a suprise guitar battle between a blues guitar player and Steve Vai from the David Lee Roth band playing metal guitar. I recorded the songs off of the VHS tape on to a cassette and listened to it for YEARS! Gotta get a copy of it now!

Comment on PMC 132: Paul and Storm by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:49:04 +0000

First one I remember wanting to sing along with in the theater was SCROOGE, the 1970 musical, though the first one I remember being really taken with was FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE, when ABC played it in the mid 1970s…I taped it (with an audiocassette) from the television for an hour or so, and got most of the best of the musical queues…when the full score resolves to the chimes in the musical locket, I knew Morricone was a genius.

Comment on PMC 132: Paul and Storm by Greg

Greg — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:06:41 +0000

Pop My Culture podcast…I seldom comment to you, I don’t have the wit for it. But if comments please you, Conan the Barbarian’s score has forever left an impression on me. And if you don’t listen to me, then to hell with you!!!!

Comment on PMC 132: Paul and Storm by Jen

Jen — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 15:04:49 +0000

When I was in 3rd grade it was the year of “Grease” – that’s the first time I even noticed that movies had music going on. I didn’t understand a lot of the lyrics though. “Lousy with virginity” took years to decipher.

Comment on PMC 132: Paul and Storm by corinne

corinne — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:42:19 +0000

Good new game Cole, like it!
The first single song from a movie I was obsessed with was the Jurassic Park theme. My middle school band played it with the band of the other middle school we’d go to high school with, and it was perfect.
For whole movie, 28 Days Later. Great, although a bit nightmare-y if you nap with it on.

Comment on PMC 131: Doug Benson by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 04:41:21 +0000

Hm. The earliest drive-in film I remember clearly is DEATH RACE 2000 (1975), but I certainly hit any number of drive-ins with my folks before that, perhaps even to films where I was actually meant to be watching. Though most of the films I was meant to see up till then were in theaters, instead…earliest indoor film that comes to mind is the Rex Harrison (and rather worse) DR. DOLITTLE…and, hey, now I remember…we did all go see the Disney live-action MILLION-DOLLAR DUCK in ’71 or thereabouts. (My folks actually preferred drive-ins, finding the car seats more comfortable…and clearly not too worried about soundtracks nor mosquitoes.)

The cuddle cafe–I suspect anyone bold enough (or desperate enough) to go hire a full-on pro won’t be taking in the half-measure of the cuddle/butt-pillowing (shred-wear or not)…but, then, who knows. Perhaps it’s a change of pace for the eclectic john.

Comment on PMC 131: Doug Benson by Karrah

Karrah — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 23:00:49 +0000

I remember seeing The Flintstones Movie that came out in 1994, when I was five years old. Also, the movie Casper with Christina Ricci. But I think the Flintstones was first. My taste was pretty high brow…

Comment on PMC 131: Doug Benson by Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 14:03:33 +0000

One of my earliest clear memories is going to see Clash of the Titans at the drive in. I loved that movie, and it engendered in me a lifelong love of Greek mythology. The funniest thing about the movie is that, going back and looking at it now, I don’t know how well I would have enjoyed it knowing what I later learned about the myth used in the movie (most notably, the origin of Pegasus). It’s a weird catch-22: Would I have enjoyed it as much if I knew then what I knew now about the Greek myths, or would I have even become interested in Greek mythology without the movie? A conundrum, to be sure.

Comment on PMC 131: Doug Benson by Jen

Jen — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 23:09:21 +0000

I saw Star Wars in 77 at the dtive-in. I was 8….don’t remember much except the speakers were cool.

Comment on PMC 130: Armin Shimerman by Rob S.

Rob S. — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 03:50:03 +0000

My Halloween customs usually have masks if anything. I have sensitive skin and have learned that make-up makes me itch. In grade school I was a robot one year. Dad got a box and a bucket. We wrapped it in tin foil and topped it off with a few household items. The arms were a sot of white tubes. Armin and I have similar names. He’s Shimerman. I’m Shimer. Mine is pronounced properly (Shy-Mer)

Comment on PMC 130: Armin Shimerman by Gordon G.

Gordon G. — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 23:20:13 +0000

It turns out that the whole skeleton shirt and black and white face paint thing only works for the skinny. If you’re a chubby guy, you don’t look undead so much as you do a panda with deplorable fashion sense.

Comment on PMC 130: Armin Shimerman by Jen

Jen — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 04:06:03 +0000

The most makeup I ever wore was just green and white paint for a witchy effect. Itchy!!

Comment on PMC 129: Stars of TGIF with Reginald VelJohnson, Jodie Sweetin, Stuart Pankin & Brice Beckham (Live at LAPodfest) by Collin

Collin — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:14:38 +0000

I’m surprised no one mentioned that “Circus Boy” was played by a young Mickey Dolenz. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_Boy

Comment on PMC 129: Stars of TGIF with Reginald VelJohnson, Jodie Sweetin, Stuart Pankin & Brice Beckham (Live at LAPodfest) by smartbunny

smartbunny — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 15:49:38 +0000

I have a little additional info on the “Belvedere” situation; Doug Benson was living with Rob Stone at the time of shooting. This is what he says:

“the semi-definitive story is that my roommate at the time, rob stone, played kevin on MR BELVEDERE, and he came home early one day and i said “why are you home early?” and he said “Christopher Hewitt sat on his own balls.” for a longer version, check me out on jay mohr’s podcast, MOHR STORIES, plopping soon.

sandler was definitely never there. he got the story from me. and rob wasn’t the sort to make things up, especially a story about an older gentleman he admired sitting on his own balls. so i’m guessing brice wasn’t on set when the incident occurred, and no one told him about it. because he was a child.”

Comment on PMC 129: Stars of TGIF with Reginald VelJohnson, Jodie Sweetin, Stuart Pankin & Brice Beckham (Live at LAPodfest) by corinne

corinne — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:05:31 +0000

Um. When I was 13, we went to Israel. One day while I was wandering bored through the hotel some guy (who I think later said he was 16, mostly I just remember greasy hair) followed me off the elevator and started talking to me. At some point he asked ‘how much do you cost?’ which did not even occur to me as sketchy, I just thought his English was bad. Somehow (wow I’m dumb) we ended up back in my hotel room long enough for him to stuff his tongue down my throat – all I could think of was my Wildlife Fact File cards, specifically the walrus one where they were sorta roastbeef red (see: http://seapics.com/assets/pictures/009520-450-walrus.jpg ) cuz that’s pretty much what his tongue felt like? Anyways, kicked him out of the room, didn’t tell my parents, and only spent a few weeks paranoid that he was a spy and had given me a disease to make all of America sick.
Woo! Kissing!

Comment on PMC 129: Stars of TGIF with Reginald VelJohnson, Jodie Sweetin, Stuart Pankin & Brice Beckham (Live at LAPodfest) by Jen

Jen — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:52:15 +0000

LOVE the video! Ah that first kiss…on the dance floor and I didn’t know he was going to “go for it” til it was over. It went by like a flash.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Cool Breeze

Cool Breeze — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:58:00 +0000

I am still catching up on these, but Cole your question to Jim about the two Who songs, you called one song Teenage Wasteland, I think you meant Baba O’Reilly.

As for the firsts question, I realize I am a year and a half late, but Twin Peaks was cancelled too soon. This probably ages me a little bit.

Comment on PMC 127: Molly Quinn by Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 04:16:18 +0000

The first time I ever went camping was in the Swiss Alps with the boy scouts. I was 12 at the time and since then have never smelled cleaner air in my life. One day of the trip we hiked up to the top of a popular peak. If we would have followed the proper trail we would have been up and down the mountain in a few hours. Instead it took like six hours to get to the top due to our troop leader not reading the map properly and leading us astray. Most of the troop turned back, but five of us made it to the top and enjoyed the greatest tomato soup made by man. Unfortunately we got lost in a forest near the base of the mountain in the dark. No expected to be still out at this time so no one brought a flashlight(boy scouts talk a big game, but are rarely always prepared… maybe eagle scouts but not the rest of us). Blindly in the dark thick forest we all made it out alive to get stuck in a hail storm. We found shelter in dumpster filled shelter and could not help but laugh and the craziness of what was happening. A few minutes later the hail stopped and we made it to the campsite an hour later with everyone asleep. We said goodnight and went to our tents. That was Day 3 of a week long trip. I love camping but nothing will ever top that week.

Comment on PMC 128: Chris Gore by Jen

Jen — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:55:57 +0000

uh-oh…I’ve had a smart phone for 3 yrs and haven’t yet bought an app. I use free ones only….I’m cheap! And no games, just hiking and biking mapping apps.

Comment on PMC 128: Chris Gore by corinne

corinne — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:08:30 +0000

I only got a smartphone for the first time last Feb, and I downloaded Triple Town, played for about 3 days until it broke, and uninstalled it. Now I’m in Greece, where my tiny terrible 10 euro Greek phone came with a radio function that I accidentally turned on before my first Greek lesson, and couldn’t figure out how to turn off for ages.

Comment on PMC 127: Molly Quinn by Liz

Liz — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 22:19:47 +0000

Not the same Liz as above, hi other-Liz!

The first time I went camping was about age 7. It was a mother/daughter Girl Scout camping trip, but my mom had either just had or was just about to have my youngest brother, so she couldn’t come. I hated it and remember crying a lot of the weekend. (And I should say that two of my best friends were on the trip and both of their moms took care of me as their own. So this wasn’t a case of the poor abandoned child camping. Don’t want it to sound worse than it was!)

But I’m not much of an outdoorsy person, so I may have hated it with my own mom there anyway. Who knows.

Comment on Brice Beckham (Mr. Belvedere) joins us at LApodfest! AND we moved to the big room! by corinne

corinne — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 19:47:52 +0000

Dang but that is a pretty sweet guest list!

Comment on PMC 127: Molly Quinn by Liz

Liz — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 22:24:46 +0000

First time I went camping I was 6 weeks old. My parents say I liked it a lot. I don’t remember much from the time.

Comment on PMC 127: Molly Quinn by Alec

Alec — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 02:09:00 +0000

I might have gone camping with my family before it, but the first camping trip I remember was with my Scouts troop. It was amazing. All the fun of campfires and outdoors activities you could imagine, and all the dirty words and cursing you could ever want.

Comment on PMC 127: Molly Quinn by Eddie Miller

Eddie Miller — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 22:44:37 +0000

First time camping was with my Grandma at a place called Butterfield Country, AKA Vail Lake in California. It was hailing on us but we didn’t care, and my Grandma packed mint/chocolate pudding and space foodsticks (remember them?) BTW, Molly was a delight, and I hate to go uber-geek, but 7 Ringwraiths, Molly???

Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie

God, I am a nerd…

PS I am in love with Vanessa

Comment on PMC 127: Molly Quinn by Leia

Leia — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 08:43:05 +0000

1st time camping was with my grandparents somewhere in WI. It was great!!! Grandma would cut up leeches & put them on our hooks to fish. All we had to do was drop the hook in the water & watch all the fish swim up to it. Paddle boating out to far & got caught up in some seaweed stuff…had to get towed out by some friendly boaters. Campfires & making s’mores is a must for everyone I think. Grandpa would make a huge breakfast in the morning. The only part I didn’t like was scaling the fish…ugh. Ahh those were the good ole days.

Comment on PMC 127: Molly Quinn by jesse

jesse — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 02:44:20 +0000

Great interview! I really loved hearing Molly’s hilarious and heart touching answers. Molly is such a sweetheart, I just adore her!

Comment on PMC 125: Jason Antoon and Tricia O’Kelley by bill norris

bill norris — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:19:34 +0000

would have to be the kung fu movies…. Drunken Master 2 and such

Comment on PMC 126: Robyn Lively by bill norris

bill norris — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 20:17:58 +0000

Baby Got Back

Comment on PMC 127: Molly Quinn by bill norris

bill norris — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 18:40:42 +0000

!st time camping was an 8 day canoe trip….. with nothing but errors and stupid things happening to us to make for me to not only avoid rivers camping and the woods but nature in general. So to start we packed and loaded into vans the food we would take with us for the 8 days, and when we left we left half the food back at the camp having now enough food for four days. Which wouldnt have sucked too bad if not for the raccoons who got into the food we hung in trees to make it harder for the bears. So now we had even less food. Cheerios and Tang anyone….. Anyway no food, a kid allergic to bees gets stung by the mother of all wasps, a trip leader or 2 gets fired for things they wouldnt talk to us about, we got soaked and tipped in the rapids, it rained… a lot and needless to say theres a lot of us who went on that trip who probably dont camp anymore.

Comment on PMC 124: Luke Edwards by Mel

Mel — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:27:17 +0000

Green Bay Packers…grandpa had Season Tickets so we were born and raised as fans.

Comment on PMC 127: Molly Quinn by corinne

corinne — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 11:11:57 +0000

I think probably the only time I’ve gone camping was with my Brownie troop a zillion years ago. We made tin can stoves and cooked Chicken Tonight, and that is all I remember about it. I generally hated anything to do with Girl Scouts, so I’m going to assume I’m not a fan?

Comment on PMC 127: Molly Quinn by Jen

Jen — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 04:53:00 +0000

1st time camping was with dad and my sister at Summersville Lake, WV. It was shocking to me as a 12-yr old to think that people enjoyed this. No TV! No showers! Now in my 40s, I love it. Go figure!

Comment on PMC 126: Robyn Lively by Mike

Mike — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 02:42:31 +0000

I have always and will always continue to do an excellent rendition of ‘The Humpty Dance’ ! Robyn Lively rules and I was crushed when Savannah was cancelled. Ironic that WB/CW changed from soaps to family programming only to go back to soap and rocket her sister Blake to stardom. What could’ve been….

Comment on PMC 126: Robyn Lively by AJ

AJ — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 21:27:29 +0000

First rap that I ever learned was Melle Mel’s rap in the Chaka Khan song, “I Feel For You.” I didn’t even realize that that was what rapping was at the time. http://youtu.be/1XV5_WagxZg

Comment on PMC 126: Robyn Lively by Bill Meeks

Bill Meeks — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 15:39:50 +0000

Does “The Urkel” count? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTeOcVelYi0

Comment on PMC 124: Luke Edwards by Andy Redmond

Andy Redmond — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 15:04:03 +0000

Baltimore Orioles!

Comment on PMC 126: Robyn Lively by Kelsey

Kelsey — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 05:51:14 +0000

For me, it was the very educational Babysitters club rap. A lively performance, all about the human body. Must see link to truly appreciate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_pOJ7cwOY8

Comment on PMC 126: Robyn Lively by JJ

JJ — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:11:22 +0000

Oh god, I go onto the Pop My Culture website and see its Robyn Lively?!?! I LOVED Teen Witch when I was kid! Not to mention Not Quite Human…
The first rap song I tried to memorize was actually the Top That rap in Teen Witch (Teen Witch was always in reruns in the Disney Channel and later Fox Family). Aside from that, it was The Real Slim Shady. I could never rap like Eminem though sadly. I do an amazing Nikki Minaj “Super Bass” now though so top that.

Comment on PMC 126: Robyn Lively by corinne

corinne — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:48:39 +0000

Not sure I’ve -ever- tried to learn a rap song, but thought I’d still say thanks for these – moved to Greece 3 weeks ago, and having some familiar nonsense is quite cheering.

Comment on PMC 126: Robyn Lively by Amy H.

Amy H. — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 02:54:11 +0000

Okay, Cole’s impression of Owen Wilson was AMAZING and SPOT ON in every way! Please bring him back to future episodes!

Comment on PMC 126: Robyn Lively by Jess

Jess — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 20:22:46 +0000

My First Rap: The Macaulay Culkin part on MJ’s “Black or White.” Can I be any whiter? I guess it don’t matter to MJ.

Comment on PMC 126: Robyn Lively by Andy

Andy — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 16:49:48 +0000

Kurtis Blow “Christmas Rappin”. The taste of the bass was in my face…. Please don’t tell anyone.

Comment on PMC 126: Robyn Lively by Jen

Jen — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 01:45:56 +0000

My first “rap” I tried was “Pass the Dutchie” by Musical Youth. It was a slow one!

Comment on PMC 126: Robyn Lively by Chi

Chi — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 16:25:12 +0000

It was, I am somewhat shamed to admit, the Poke-Rap (from the early Pokemon dub). Unless the FPofBA theme counts as a rap … but still my shame would remain.

Comment on PMC 124: Luke Edwards by Myles Gordon

Myles Gordon — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 22:29:16 +0000

My team has always been the Iowa State Cyclones, my parents’ and then my own alma mater. Pro sports aren’t as big a deal in this state.

Loved the episode – have you considered having Luke come to other podcasts just to laugh in the background? It’s a good laugh.

P.S. 100% agree on Tapped Out. It is embarrassing how many times a day I go on.

Comment on PMC 125: Jason Antoon and Tricia O’Kelley by RussNeverSleeps

RussNeverSleeps — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 03:37:49 +0000

The PBS station showed foreign films on Saturday nights, but they never caught my attention (black & white? BOOOORING) until Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai.

Comment on PMC 125: Jason Antoon and Tricia O’Kelley by Faith

Faith — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 13:50:15 +0000

I’ve never quite gotten over Cocteau’s “La Belle et la Bête” — we watched it in French class. So haunting and beautiful…made me want live human arm wall sconces. Okay, maybe too creepy.

Comment on PMC 125: Jason Antoon and Tricia O’Kelley by Stefan Robak

Stefan Robak — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 15:16:51 +0000

There’s probably a few I’m forgetting, but it would probably be The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari from my film history class. Even now, it is such an amazing looking movie and on watching it I realized that every Tim Burton movie was trying to be this. I kind of wish my first was another great film I saw a few weeks later (Bande a Parte) simply because it has one of the best endings of ANY movie. It ends with the surviving main characters while a narrator says that by ending the film her, our characters will never grow old, never die, never have to face the consequences of their actions. And then they follow that up with that wonderfully poignant monologue with the fantastically crass “AND WATCH OUR NEXT FILM: ODILE AND FRANZ TROPICAL ADVENTURES!”

Comment on PMC 125: Jason Antoon and Tricia O’Kelley by corinne

corinne — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:49:40 +0000

I saw Tampopo in a Japanese film class and loved it. Got it from netflix and watched it again with my dad, where the weird sex scene was suddenly reaaaally awkward.

Comment on PMC 125: Jason Antoon and Tricia O’Kelley by Chi

Chi — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:28:04 +0000

When I was maybe 6 years old, my Dad rented the Japanese animated movie “Chirin no Suzu” (“Ringing Bell”) for me. That left a mark. I spent years trying to find it again.

Comment on PMC 125: Jason Antoon and Tricia O’Kelley by Gordon G.

Gordon G. — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 01:59:20 +0000

Oh man, Brotherhood of the Wolf was insane. I saw it at a theater that mostly showed art films and documentaries. Sex, gore, and 18th century kung fu was the last thing I expected.

Comment on PMC 125: Jason Antoon and Tricia O’Kelley by cheds

cheds — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 16:36:40 +0000

Cinema Paradiso, except since I was in middle school, I was embarrassed to tell my friends that I saw it. Oh, this is so cathartic!

Comment on PMC 125: Jason Antoon and Tricia O’Kelley by Nick

Nick — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 05:16:09 +0000

The first foreign movie I was into was Amelie. I happened to land on it. I loved it and was telling my friends about it only to find out that it had been out for several years, nominated for Oscars, and was very popular. I had no idea.

Comment on PMC 125: Jason Antoon and Tricia O’Kelley by Liz

Liz — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:30:56 +0000

First foreign film I was into was “Ponyo”, the Japanese version. Not the dubbed English version, although I’ve heard that one is respectable.

Comment on PMC 125: Jason Antoon and Tricia O’Kelley by Jen

Jen — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 14:07:31 +0000

Does “The Full Monty” count? I love it! They are speaking nearly a foreign language, after all.

Comment on PMC 124: Luke Edwards by kendra

kendra — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 23:32:58 +0000

Sacramento Kings. My dad had season tickets, so I’ve been going to games as far back as I can remember. And Spud Webb is still one of my all time favorite players. Kings All Day.

Comment on PMC 124: Luke Edwards by Chris S

Chris S — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 18:15:29 +0000

There’s a great book out about the history of the woman who wrote “The Lonely Doll.” Intensifies the creepiness of the original book while also shedding some light on the difficult life of the author. Totally recommended if you like hide-your-head-under-the-covers psychological family stuff like “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane,” “Mommy Dearest,” etc.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Secret-Life-Lonely-Doll/dp/0805076123/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1377627159&sr=8-6&keywords=the+story+of+the+lonely+doll

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Lamb

Lamb — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 21:04:28 +0000

On the subject of the Veronica Mars Kickstarter, it’s worth noting that the majority of pledges were, essentially, just pre-ordering the movie for a price not too far from what it would be to purchase the dvd from a store. For $35 you get a digital download copy, a copy of the script, and a t-shirt. That’s a pretty reasonable deal and I feel like most Kickstarters don’t have deals that balanced and reasonable.

Comment on PMC 124: Luke Edwards by Tom Steele

Tom Steele — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 18:44:00 +0000

I’ve been a Red Sox fan since the late 80s. Luckily, I missed the Bill Buckner WS Game 6. I thought Boggs was the best hitter in the game, and Clemens the best pitcher. I also love Ted Williams. But most of all, I watched way too much Cheers.

Your story about the Lonely Doll reminded me of a This American Life episode I heard years ago.
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/153/dolls

Comment on PMC 124: Luke Edwards by corinne

corinne — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:42:43 +0000

The first sports team I realistically cared at all about was Cervelo Test Team, a cycling team that only even existed 2009-2010. When the team closed and Ted King transferred to Liquigas Cannondale (now Cannondale Pro Cycling), so did my interest. Man cycling teams change too much!

Comment on PMC 124: Luke Edwards by Jen

Jen — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:42:15 +0000

The Chicago Cubs, because someone told me they were underdogs.

Comment on Cole vs. Kick-Ass 2 by shawn

shawn — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:55:28 +0000

i mostly agree, except i thought the way the handled the villain was actually pretty good – mostly because villains in “real” superhero movies never work for me – their motives of taking over the world just seem dumb to me. Nolan’s Joker turned this on its ear, but MF goes a step further. The Joker was “cool” and even that is a problematic. MF is crazy but also he’s just a prick – i thought MF was a pure example of what all super hero villains kind of are deep down inside.

but yeah everybody else is wasted in the movie – sad too because it has some folks i like in it…

Comment on PMC 123: Melissa Claire Egan by Rob S.

Rob S. — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 05:13:55 +0000

Chimps. It was the movie Project X with Helen Hunt. Cole is your wife Matt Mira?

Comment on PMC 123: Melissa Claire Egan by Leia

Leia — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 04:32:48 +0000

SNAKES!!! I can’t stand them but I’ve always been curious about them, how they swallow other animals whole. And sometimes animals that are much larger than them. Had one in my yard once, it actually flared up & then slithered away 🙂

Comment on PMC 123: Melissa Claire Egan by corinne

corinne — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 17:24:14 +0000

Giraffes! They have those nubbins on their heads! What even are those? They’re fabulous. Like a spotty horse, but more of it.

Comment on PMC 123: Melissa Claire Egan by Jen

Jen — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:25:02 +0000

Spiders….they do so much for us and are so maligned. I let them live in my house if they’re small, and evict them if they are big….but I always say, “Good luck!” as I toss them out.

Comment on Cole vs. Elysium by Paul Dale

Paul Dale — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 21:25:01 +0000

I agree with this review. As Cole has not dropped any spoilers I will not either but I found the story unrealistic in many respects to character motivation and the writers desire to make his characters dance to his political agenda. Its really an immigration allegory that trying to reflect much of the same drama that District 9 did so much better. The one dimensional villains are cartoonish that come from a old meladrama style play of the 1890s. Matt Damon’s character is no hero and his motivations along with his criminal partners are no better than pirates killing for no reason other than action in this film.

The Story is not too distant from Fritz Langs METROPOLIS and the more modern sci-fi story of an over populated future Earth THE 5th ELEMENT with Bruce Willis.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Faith

Faith — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 17:55:38 +0000

My mother and grandmother introduced me to gambling when I was deemed old enough to take part in the after-dinner domino games on summer vacations. Old enough AND equipped with my very own dimes for the ante, that is.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 02:14:55 +0000

The first time I recall gambling for anything substantive was when I was around 12. I was heavily into Dungeons and Dragons, and wanted the Legends and Lore book, but my father wouldn’t buy it for me that day. I eventually decided to bet him on the outcome of the upcoming Cleveland Browns/Denver Broncos game–if the Browns won, he’d buy me the book. In retrospect, it was foolish, as the Browns have not traditionally fared well in that particular matchup. Also, it was almost sacrilege, as I live in Denver. The Browns came out ahead in that game through some dumb luck. Looking back at the stats, it was either the 1989 or 1990 game, as the 1990 30 to 29 victory was the last time the Browns won.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Rick

Rick — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:46:10 +0000

The first time I recall gambling was when I was a kid and my parents took me to the greyhound track. My dad gave me a program and for each race, he asked me which one i wanted to win. I didn’t realize that betting was taking place and didn’t know where he kept going in-between races.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Tim Murphy

Tim Murphy — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:23:45 +0000

My first gambling experience occurred when I was 12 while with my dad on one of his business trips to Las Vegas. In an attempt to teach me the dangers of gambling my father urged me to take a quarter and drop it in the first slot machine we saw at the vegas airport, we pulled the handle together and before my dad could finish explaining the odds of winning the machine began spewing coins. I’m sure it wasn’t more than 5 bucks, but in the moment I thought I had won the jackpot and was ready to start my new vegas lifestyle a la Rusty Griswold from vegas vacation.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 14:36:06 +0000

Every year my grade school had a carnival, and my 5 siblings and both parents would load the cake walk and be assured of taking some strange baked good home.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Jordi

Jordi — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 05:49:05 +0000

My friends and I started a poker ring in grade 7. We played quarter bets mostly, but one of my friends lost $20 on a stupid bet. We never got in trouble.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Cody

Cody — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 15:13:52 +0000

If you count scratch tickets, when I was probably around 8 or 9 years old my Grandpa bought 2 and let me pick which one I wanted. He lost on his and I ended up winning $50 dollars! I was pretty excited.

If you don’t count scratch tickets, I gambled with my roommate in college. He was a big fan of the Chicago Bulls while I’m a big fan of the Phoenix Suns. Long story short, we made a hair vs. hair bet that the Suns would/wouldn’t win 55 of their 82 games during the 2006-2007 season. They ended up winning 61 and my roommate kept his word and shaved his head.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by RussNeverSleeps

RussNeverSleeps — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 05:41:29 +0000

When I was a kid, a ticket to the annual Exhibition (basically a Canadian State Fair) included admission to the adjacent horse track. As far back as I can remember, we’d go and Dad would place bets for us. The day my brother, then aged 7 or 8, won $88 on a $2 Daily Double betting on a horse named R2D2 is still etched indelibly in my mind.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Tom Steele

Tom Steele — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:38:48 +0000

Bein’ born’s a gamble. — Levi Zendt in James Michener’s Centennial.

My first time gambling was in Dubuque Iowa of all places. My wife and I played the slots and lost 20 bucks rather quickly. Thank goodness it’s a hobby I could never get into.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by pbnews

pbnews — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 17:56:44 +0000

“Wall Ball” was the sport du jour on our elementary school playground, and since recess afforded only 15 minutes per day in which to put our balls to the wall, my friends and I adapted my garage into a makeshift Wall Ball facility (turns out all you need is a wall. Oh, and a ball…).

Apparently, we had just read something of British origin in class, because our standard unit of gambling became “pence.” We kept careful track of who was owed how many pence, despite not really knowing their exchange rate (or even what they were at all). At some point, one of the better players called in the debt, demanding his winnings in American currency. The ensuing arguments effectively ended our garage wall ball gambling operation.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Kristin

Kristin — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:25:41 +0000

When I was in grade 5, my French teacher gave absolutely no shits about actually teaching us, so we would play some bastardization of craps with little coloured plastic chips as currency.
I can’t remember if that was before or after I started gaming the stock market in Neopets.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Bobby Sain

Bobby Sain — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 21:13:33 +0000

I’m too cheap to really gamble most i do is lottery tickets or the quarter push games where you can win a few quarters.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:25:01 +0000

FYI – I think you’re thinking of Slytherin (green and black quidditch outfit/uniform)…that’s what I immediatley thought of at least lol

As to gambling….I’ve never gambled ‘officially’ (scratch tickets aside). However, the reason I haven’t is because of the way I react inside a Dave and Busters which, let’s face is, is a child’s version of a casino. The first time I went into a Dave and Busters (on my own dime as a teenager) I ended up spending hundreds of dollars on coins so I could sit, stationary, in front of one of those “get the coin through the slot’ games for hours and I still didn’t have enough tickets to get that cool new electronic called an ‘ipod’ that they were displaying….I have a problem.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by meagan

meagan — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:11:08 +0000

My first gambling experience was not in a casino but in my 85 Mazda GLC in the parking lot of my hometown’s IGA, the year…1998.
I had turned 18 a few days before and wasn’t cool enough to buy a pack of cigarettes so I bought $10 worth of scratch its.
I won $3!

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Bretley

Bretley — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 16:51:02 +0000

Not true to say nothing was given to pledgers of Zach Braff’s Kickstarter project; there were bonuses given to levels from $10 up: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1869987317/wish-i-was-here-1.

Perhaps not free tickets to the final product, but “rewards” nonetheless.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Kari

Kari — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 16:21:42 +0000

I grew up twenty minutes from Atlantic City, so when relatives visited for the holidays they would teach all of us kids poker games as practice before they went out for the night. I guess it was far easier to take money from children than the Donald Trump franchises.

One of the first times I remember was my uncle sitting us down and teaching us the rules of Let It Ride poker with quarters. I was probably about eight. Ever since then ever family gathering ends in cards or dice games.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by corinne

corinne — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 13:30:34 +0000

During senior week in college one of the outings was to a casino, where I stuck to quarter slots. Watching the people who were there for the long haul was really depressing – they all had their money on cards that’re just plugged into the machines and connected back to their bodies by curly cords like umbilical cords, and sit there barely blinking just playing game after game… bluh.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Joesaurus_Rex

Joesaurus_Rex — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:14:14 +0000

My first gambling experience was with my friends while waiting for the school bus in middle school. We’d usually bet candy or something small on how late the bus would be.

Thank you for this great PFT episode and for the podcast in general. And remember, scabs are nature’s Band-Aid.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by GuanoLad

GuanoLad — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 07:52:07 +0000

My gambling experience was my first and only visit to a casino, where I played $6 and won back $10. Score! The only gambling I’ve ever done since is the occasional lottery ticket.

The happy Australian animal PFT mentions is a Quokka.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by John

John — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 07:37:43 +0000

Other than with my life, I first gambled three weeks ago in Canada. I’m 19 (legal drinking age in Canada), and my family was on a vacation to Niagra Falls (Zzzzz). Anyway, for some reason my dad brought $0 in Canadian money, so we hadn’t had anything to drink while out in the summer heat all day. We went in, got some cash from an American ATM, and I played video poker. I got $50, so thankfully I saved my family from a painful death by dehydration.

Comment on PMC 122: Paul F. Tompkins by Jen

Jen — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 04:04:42 +0000

Dad took me to Atlantic City when I was 16 and I won FOUR HUNDRED quarters on a slot machine. It was illegal for me to be there so I bought Dad off with $10 to keep quiet!

Comment on Cole vs. The To Do List by Kerri

Kerri — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 23:59:17 +0000

Yeah, it’s pretty much as I figured. Bummer though, cause I really like Aubrey Plaza and the rest of the cast. Great review, Cole!

Ps.I love the bo hunk comment, but have one question…was he an oily bo hunk? (JH4EVA!)

Comment on Cole vs. The Wolverine by Jack

Jack — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 02:35:20 +0000

Solid well reasoned review, coming from someone who would probably be most critical of a crapfest. Kind of makes me want to see the film as character studies of super heroes are my preference as I seek metaphors to learn and grow with. Also love the director’s work and did not know his credits until you listed them here,so thanks for the info.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Troy Thomas

Troy Thomas — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 17:28:13 +0000

This really has nothing to do with anything, but my favorite State sketch had to be “Cleaners,” because of David’s on-the-verge-of-death performance.

Comment on PMC 121: Mel Harris by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 23:52:33 +0000

“Truth or Consequences,” also the fictional hometown of Cactus Jack.

Comment on PMC 121: Mel Harris by corinne

corinne — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 20:27:39 +0000

I probably watched Wild and Crazy Kids first/most. When we got to high school, a bunch of my friends were into Iron Chef, and two of them lived on the same block, so we’d have battles – reveal the secret ingredient and then have 2 hours to run to the supermarket (ideally running into someone’s mom and setting her on the other team), get back to the house, and make an appetizer, drink, entree, and dessert. Had judging rubrics and everything. It was pretty sweet.

Comment on PMC 121: Mel Harris by Gordon G.

Gordon G. — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 05:23:13 +0000

Before starting school, I was fascinated by the big spinning wheel on The Price Is Right and the little yodeling mountain climber thing. I didn’t have a great grasp on what numbers were yet, so it was all like magic to me.

The way Bob Barker always seemed kind of disgusted and dismissive after some overly excited woman ran up and kissed him probably marked me for the worse in some Freudian way.

Comment on PMC 121: Mel Harris by Brett D.

Brett D. — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 04:57:32 +0000

I started watching a bunch at the exact same time. I watch Price Is Right, Supermarket Sweep, that one in the fake mall, then I also watched all of the Nickelodeon game shows. Such as; Legends of the Hidden Temple, Nick Arcade, Figure It Out, Finders Keepers, Global Guts, Double Dare, and more.

Comment on PMC 121: Mel Harris by Faith

Faith — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:12:00 +0000

I used to watch the daytime Wheel of Fortune, with Chuck Woolery. NO one got through the shopping segment without getting a ceramic dog. And sadly, the phrase “on account or gift certificate” is no longer in our lexicon.

Comment on PMC 121: Mel Harris by Jen

Jen — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:30:33 +0000

I used to watch Match Game all the time, but I knew I was missing the jokes cause I was so young. Now, boy, it’s hilarious!

Comment on Cole vs. San Diego Comic Con 2013! by Rik

Rik — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 13:13:02 +0000

Great read! It’s like I was there. (But without the sweat and the crowds and the occasional pen-stabbing.)

Comment on PMC 120: Timm Sharp by Ryan J. Novak

Ryan J. Novak — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:43:42 +0000

While on a family vacation when I was eight, I decided to walk to the indoor hotel pool by myself one evening. After swimming (cannonballs and splashing, mostly), I left to return to our room but turned down the wrong corridor in what I would soon discover to be a rather large hotel. Having not bothered to remember our room number, I approached the door that was in the same approximate location to our room in that particular hallway. When I tried to open the door, it was locked, so I knocked. When a large, bearded man who was not my father opened the door, he said I shouldn’t be there and grabbed my hand and attempted to pull me into the room. I was able to break free and run away. Unable to find my families room or even the front desk where I might ask for help, I hid under a staircase and prayed for help. Being very young and slightly traumatized by my perceived escape from a kidnapping attempt, I added that I hoped G-d wouldn’t let me die in that Holiday Inn. Upon the completion of my prayer, I felt a hand rest on my shoulder and spun around to find my dad, who scooped me up and carried me back to our room. In that moment, I was sure that G-d saw me hiding under that staircase and guided my father to me.

Comment on PMC 120: Timm Sharp by Jen

Jen — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:27:41 +0000

I am now an Atheist, but when I was maybe 10 I was staying at my cousin’s. She lived on Main St. in our small town, and I was still scared of traffic and other city noises. She gave me a bible for under my pillow and I felt better right away.

Comment on PMC 120: Timm Sharp by corinne

corinne — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:12:11 +0000

You guys got close, but the next one’s actually going to be Ghost Shark:
http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/07/16/syfy-ghost-shark/
I think that’s actually what conclusively proved that there is no higher power for me.

The TNG thing Timm was talking about, Data has blush for a while, which is hilarious, and Troi’s eye’s are mega creepy.

Comment on PMC 119: Mike Lawrence by Faith

Faith — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:01:14 +0000

Not a thing. My grandmother used to give me Steiff stuffed animals, and I took the yellow tags and buttons out of their ears, much to her HORROR.

Comment on PMC 119: Mike Lawrence by MJ Smith

MJ Smith — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:21:29 +0000

The first collectible I bought and left in the box was a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Link action figure. It came with a tiny master sword and Hylian shield. Eventually our heater melted the glue around the packaging so I took it out anyway.

Comment on PMC 119: Mike Lawrence by corinne

corinne — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:08:58 +0000

Not a dang thing. Heck, two years ago I was given some still-boxed Star Trek TNG figurines, and they were out and on the shelf next to my super sweet Sailor Moon dolls that evening.

Comment on PMC 119: Mike Lawrence by Brett D.

Brett D. — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 17:31:37 +0000

The first thing I got as a collectible was a GI Joe that had multiple outfits, guns, grenades, and other cool attachments. I had put it away in a storage box. Come to find out about a year later my mom gave it away to the Goodwill saying “You didn’t seem to want it, you never even opened it.”. It crushed my poor 11 year old soul.

Comment on PMC 119: Mike Lawrence by Jen

Jen — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:17:02 +0000

My first collectible that I bought and kept in the box would be the Burger King Lord of the Rings glasses (excuse me, goblets!) that light up in the bottom. I really want to use them, but I hold back.

Comment on PMC 118: Missi Pyle by Alec

Alec — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 05:37:05 +0000

I didn’t even pretend to be in a band as a kid: my friend and I pretended to be radio DJs. We modeled ourselves off the local Mix 86 station and called our fake station ‘Mix Ninety Frix.’ The biggest problem, though, was that my parents mostly listened to classical music, and the only non-classical albums of my parents’ that I could find were the Beverly Hills Cop (1) soundtrack and Born in the U.S.A.

We still managed to rock out, though.

Comment on PMC 118: Missi Pyle by Ralphie

Ralphie — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 20:05:37 +0000

Back in ’69 I was in a country band in Tucson called “Bill Murray and the Cattlemen”. No, it wasn’t that Bill Murray! I played rhythm guitar. We played on Wednesday nights at the Airport Lounge, (the cinder block building on the road to the Airport), for free beers, and on Saturday nights at a place on the outskirts of town called the “Hangman’s Tree”. Imagine “Bob’s Country Bunker” from “The Blues Brothers” but without the chicken wire. At the Hangman’s Tree we got paid $35.00 apiece! Good times!

-Ralphie

Comment on PMC 118: Missi Pyle by esdeem

esdeem — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 13:58:04 +0000

First of all, with all due respect to everyone, the most underrated animal on the planet is the red panda. Imagine being all the rage for a few years in the 1800s, then some monochromatic bear shows up and not only steals all your press, but even your very name! Children to this day will see them in zoos and insist they’re not a “real” panda. (I will fully admit I am biased on this matter.)

I took Guitar I my first year in Junior High with high hopes that I would find an undiscovered vein of musical talent. However, it wasn’t to be, especially when the instructor wasn’t just a miserable human being, but also a good friend of the lady your dad just married, meaning I got griped at for just venting about him at home. None of this stopped me from penning some truly terrible songs, including one soulful piece called “Thorns and Things” that I was certain would propel me to stardom. Well, at least until I declined to take Guitar II and being a rock star joined astronaut and professional wrestler in the abandoned dreams pile.

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by Stefan Robak

Stefan Robak — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 06:39:04 +0000

I’m not sure about song, but the first novelty album I was into was the Ren and Stimpy album. I played classics like “Log”, “Happy Happy Joy Joy” and “Don’t Wiz on the Electric Fence” until my Dad was sick of it (he liked the show, but adults get sick of things, especially novelty songs, MUCH faster than kids). There were definitely some mornings when he drove me to school where he would just turn it off so we could listen to the news. I can relate. I just worry that if I have children, the same thing will happen, only it will be a terrible cartoon.

Comment on PMC 118: Missi Pyle by SmokeSerpent

SmokeSerpent — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 03:48:48 +0000

I was in Junior High orchestra first, but then I wrote for a band that never performed called Gemini and the Squid Kids and played bass and wrote for a band that actually practiced a few times and played in front of people who weren’t in the band called Logan’s Tantrum.

Comment on PMC 118: Missi Pyle by Erica Logan

Erica Logan — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 20:19:53 +0000

The only band I was ever in was the marching band. I was a 6 foot tall lady by the time I was 13, and I really wish someone had told me that maybe playing the piccolo wasn’t a good look for me. . .

Comment on PMC 118: Missi Pyle by Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 03:22:24 +0000

When I was in third grade, I decided that my friends and I should start a band. Our original name was “Starlight,” but after one year, we changed it to “The Singing Waterfalls.” It was me and two of my girlfriends. We performed all original songs. Whitney was the songwriter, I was the choreographer, and Allison just did whatever. The only cover we did was of “Lean on Me,” but everything else was all original. We would practice at recess and perform in talent shows. We lasted through fifth grade, but broke up in middle school because Whitney started dating the boy I had liked since second grade. It was very dramatic.

Sample lyrics:
“I don’t care what you say about me,
I’m gonna be a star for life.
I don’t care where you’re from or where you’re going…”

And that’s all I remember of it.

Comment on PMC 118: Missi Pyle by Joanna

Joanna — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 02:04:29 +0000

I did have a brief period in which I played the flute, though I was never in a band. I suppose if I had, it would have been called “This Won’t End Well”, which would have been quite apt, considering the talent level (or lack thereof).

Comment on PMC 118: Missi Pyle by Katie M

Katie M — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 01:24:44 +0000

Well, I wanted to be a rock star all on my own. I didn’t have any friends really so when I was about 8 years old hanging out with my grandma at her antique shop, I painted a cardboard box to look like a Jukebox, grabbed my Happy Nation (Ace of Base) tape and boom box, and sat INSIDE of the makeshift Jukebox. I cut a hole for people to put money into, and wrote out all the songs I was willing to sing from the track list. Each song cost 5 cents. I sat under that box for hours and hours, but I guess most antique shop patrons weren’t into Ace of Base in 1993. Or at least they did’t want to hear an 8 year old girl obnoxiously sing over each song. Dreams = crushed 🙁

Comment on PMC 118: Missi Pyle by David W

David W — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 23:57:33 +0000

I don’t remember what we called ourselves, but my friend and I made a band in elementary school. Neither of us could play instruments so it was mainly bad a capella, but we wrote a wonderful/horrible Star Wars parody of Y.M.C.A. (entitled Y.O.D.A.)
“He may have lizard skin, and be quite a fright, but we don’t care, ’cause he’s a jedi knight.”

Comment on PMC 118: Missi Pyle by Rob S.

Rob S. — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 23:02:00 +0000

In the 3rd grade my friends and I did lip synced to that song. “Do you love me now that I can dance.”

Comment on PMC 118: Missi Pyle by Matt

Matt — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 21:26:01 +0000

In high school, I was one third (the drummer, obviously the most important part) of a punk pop trio called Pocket Edition. We recorded one album (9 original tracks, take THAT), in my friends living room, and played one gig, a birthday party for which we were paid $150, which is a TON in high school dollars.

We broke up shortly thereafter because the guitarist and bassist (who were dating) got into a huge fight at rehearsal (SO AWKWARD) and broke up.

Comment on PMC 118: Missi Pyle by corinne

corinne — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 21:02:14 +0000

My high school “band” was called the Flaming Cantaloupes. We never played a song, had stupid instruments such as popping the lids of mini m&m tubes and some ‘string’ instrument I made out of some boards, nails, and rubber bands, and based admission to the band on if the first syllables of your first and last names rhymed.

Comment on PMC 118: Missi Pyle by GuanoLad

GuanoLad — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 13:50:19 +0000

When she was a kid, about 13, my sister was hanging around with her friends one day and they suddenly decided they were going to be in a band. None of them could sing or play instruments, but that’s never stopped anyone before. They were going to call themselves “Spy On The Fire.”

Comment on PMC 118: Missi Pyle by Jen

Jen — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 12:47:44 +0000

I wanted to play the flute in Men At Work, 2nd chair I guess!

Comment on PMC 117: Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi by Kat

Kat — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 03:44:31 +0000

I think I was about 4 years old when my parents told me not to play in the wooded area next to the apartment building. I went anyway and ended up falling down a steep incline and getting stuck in mud. Another kid went to get my parents and they had to line up and help drag me out, like Winnie the Pooh getting pulled out of the honey tree.

Comment on PMC 117: Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi by amysusanne

amysusanne — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:40:18 +0000

When I was a little, little kid I had a big wheel that I was allowed to ride in the driveway but not on the street. For no apparent reason one day, using the completely flawed logic that my uncle who was babysitting me would think that I was driving the big wheel on the yard side of the ditch, I just went for it and drove down the road in front of the house. I honestly don’t remember the punishment but I completely remember breaking the rule and being pretty pleased with myself in spite of the fact that it was actually pretty stupid.

Comment on PMC 117: Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi by corinne

corinne — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:53:06 +0000

Hah, Cole, you can’t tell me Ross Perot selling pork on a stick will ever be dated!?

My parents were both dentists, so there were serious limits on candy. I had to pretend to give a shit about my brother’s little league games to get brought ever week, then sneak off to the concessions stand to buy as much candy as I could afford.

Comment on PMC 117: Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi by Jon

Jon — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:53:36 +0000

The first rule that I rebelled against was of course the bedtime rule, I never wanted to “go to sleep” at some obscenely early time as a kid. I had way too much energy and imagination to shut that off at 8:00! I would stay up under my sheets, listening to my radio with some headphones on. I remember I had a Pete and Pete moment long before I ever watched the show. I remember listening to the radio and hearing RHCP Aeroplane, and going “what was that”!!! Completely changed my life. Took me years to find it again, but up until that point i was listening to pop music. That was my on little “Hard Days Pete” moment in my life, all of that coming from that little act of rebellion!

Comment on PMC 117: Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi by kris

kris — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:02:30 +0000

I used to get in a lot of trouble for tying knots on things, as in I would get really long pieces of string or thread and make spiderwebs in between the railings on the stairs. A rule was put in place that I wasn’t allowed to have string, so I cut up and tied together rubber bands instead.
And then my dad fell over a trip wire I’d made down a flight of stairs and I stopped because I was 6 and I thought I’d killed him.

Comment on PMC 117: Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi by Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:51:20 +0000

I lived on a small cut-through street with a bunch of kids my age and the rule for all the kids was no one was allowed to cross the street without an adult (to clarify we were around 5 at this point). I was at a neighbor’s house when her cousin showed up. She was very mean to me and kept teasing me. I got so angry I swore for the first time! I called her a bitch and then crossed the street…BY MYSELF! If my life was a movie I would have gotten hit by a car and never crossed a street again but none of that happen. I never even got yelled at for crossing the street or calling her a name which is why whenever I cross a street now I jaywalk while screaming obscenities.
I kid.

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by Charlie Swanson

Charlie Swanson — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:13:21 +0000

The first? Jingle bells, Batman smells… you know the rest!

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by Eddie Miller

Eddie Miller — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:04:21 +0000

I heard Weird Al debut “Another One Rides the Bus” live on the Dr. Demento show and was hooked! Also the novelty songs like Mr. Jaws were fun, but Weird Al is the Man.

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by Nick

Nick — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:28:53 +0000

Eat it. Weird Al….. Seriously thought it was beat it and rocked out until I realized it was about food.

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by Sherman

Sherman — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:41:31 +0000

First, OMG DANA GOULD OMG OMG!!!

Second, though I absolutely loved Weird Al’s music growing up (I mean, “Amish Paradise,” just genius!), my first novelty music exposure was on Christmas Eve, riding with my family in the car and looking at the neighborhood lights. Mom would put on the radio, and we’d listen to the ridiculous parodies, specifically Drunk Elvis singing “Blue Christmas” (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fYmRMQ-ryAc). Every time I hear it, I’m a giggly little kid again.

A close second would be “Do the Urkel” from “Family Matters” because I was obsessed with all things Urkel, including suspenders. (Here’s a special treat. Urkel and Bea Arthur performing a duet of the song: http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=EG9mXP-cDvM).

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by Alexandra

Alexandra — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:15:54 +0000

The first song I can remember was “It’s Me Again Margret” by Ray Stevens. I don’t remember how old I was when I first heard it, around 6 I think. I thought it was the most hilarious song/video ever! My babysitter had a Ray Steven’s video tape and I watched it so much I wore it out.

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by fred zimkouski

fred zimkouski — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:58:48 +0000

Bloodhound gang’s YOUR PRETTY WHEN I’M DRUNK. classic.

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by Brian M. Harris

Brian M. Harris — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:05:20 +0000

When I was about ten or eleven, I would help my father clean window blinds in his shop at night. My father was a HUGE fan of comedy music and all things Dr. Demento. He would play pre-recorded shows of Demento while we cleaned and cleaned. Then one night, “Fish heads” by Barnes and Barnes came on and blew my pre-pubescent mind! I didn’t know music could be that different. The creative change that song gave me along with the bonding memory of my father, makes “fish heads” my favorite comedy songs. Thanks for all the laughs you guys give me. It was incredible to see that my favorite podcasts combined!

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by Preg Groops

Preg Groops — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:36:12 +0000

Mine was “Lunchlady Land” off Adam Sandler’s first cd “They’re all going to laugh at you”…

Or if you count being forced to listen… the earliest one I can remember is a parody of “Reeling in the Years,” entitled “Are You Drinking in Revere.” Thank you, Massachusetts.

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by Zack

Zack — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:23:59 +0000

Definitely Weird Al’s “Like a Surgeon,” I remember laughing so hard I was crying after seeing the music video. I’m pretty sure I even learned most of the lyrics, which didn’t really make me popular in school surprisingly.

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by Jason

Jason — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:59:10 +0000

As a kid I loved professional wrestling, especially what was then the WWF, so when Sgt. Slaughter released an album, I was understandably excited. I remember playing the song “The Cobra Clutch” on our record player over and over. I don’t know how seriously the song was intended to be taken (and as a 10-year-old irony was lost on me anyway) but this definitely qualifies as a novelty song. Listening to it now, it strikes me as the kind of song George W. Bush would have played while planning the war in Iraq. Anyhow, please enjoy it in all its glory, courtesy of YouTube.

http://youtu.be/UCAw3xs7U7w

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by Gin

Gin — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:03:22 +0000

The first song I can remember was when I was about sixteen and a group of my friends started almost barber shop quartet-ing the song “The Hunting Song” by Tom Lehrer. If you’ve never heard it, it was an experience (some of the lyrics include two game wardens, seven hunters and a cow) Soon after I asked them what they were singing and my obsession with Tom Lehrer soon took hold.

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by corinne

corinne — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:38:54 +0000

definitely Weird Al, hard to say which one. let’s just go with The White Stuff, because I was also real into NKOTB at some point…

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by krissy

krissy — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:45:00 +0000

The first song I can remember being obsessed with was King of Spain by Moxy Fruvous. I heard it on a rerun of Just for Laughs when I was 10 or so, and was singing it non-stop for weeks.
And, I just found out a few months ago that Jian Ghomeshi was in Moxy Fruvous, as a friend of mine is slightly obsessed with him.

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by Rob S.

Rob S. — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:03:27 +0000

The first one I remember was, “The Day The Squirrel Went Berserk” by Ray Stevens. I was like 5 when my parents and I were driving in about Oklahoma late at night.

Comment on PMC 115: Arye Gross by Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:24:06 +0000

I almost never like books assigned to me. I’m a Jane Austen freak (seriously, I own like published fan fiction on Pride and Prejudice…it’s sad) but when assigned “Emma” I couldn’t sit through it.

The only book I remember enjoying was not a novel necessary since it was assigned in like 6th grade but it was “The Giver”. It was the first time my young, impressionable, little mind went “wow, my future is fucked”

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:58:00 +0000

Weird Al was introduced to me by my older brother. The first song I remember hearing and loving was “Fat”. Being that I was a chubby little kid, it became my theme song and I often sang to bullies before or after they made fun of my weight.

Heck, I still sing it to people. If you ever see a drunken fat chick singing “Fat” at karaoke…that would be me.

Comment on PMC 116: Dana Gould by Jen

Jen — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:19:21 +0000

Easy question! Your past guest Weird Al was my first favorite performer. Back in 1984 or 1985 I heard “My Bologna” and have been hooked ever since. 🙂

Comment on PMC 115: Arye Gross by Bobby Sain

Bobby Sain — Thu, 30 May 2013 01:05:53 +0000

Anne of Green Gables. It was one of the first books I ever was forced to read that stared a strong female lead. Dream vacation is still to go to P.E.I.

Comment on PMC 115: Arye Gross by Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:00:30 +0000

Sins, not sons. Oops 🙂

Comment on PMC 115: Arye Gross by Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:59:48 +0000

I read the Scarlet Letter. I was so impassioned by her struggles as a mom, and having to be emblazoned with a mark showing her sons. I just thought it was so unfair! Like Vanessa, this was when my classmates groaned, and I read it twice, just to make sure my report was incredible. I got an a+ and extra credit 😉

Comment on PMC 115: Arye Gross by GuanoLad

GuanoLad — Wed, 29 May 2013 08:36:12 +0000

I love Arye Gross. Excellent podcast.

There’s no book I particularly enjoyed at High School, but I did love “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and beautifully illustrated by Gustave Doré. It was the first time I didn’t cynically dismiss poetry.

Comment on PMC 115: Arye Gross by Jaime

Jaime — Tue, 28 May 2013 20:51:30 +0000

The first one I loved was Lord of the Flies. I went into it expecting to hate it because my dad had mentioned it being his most hated book, but I’ll never understand how that is. The book is wonderful. The movie, starring young Balthazar Getty, is also very good (and facilitated my teenage crush on teenage Balty).

Comment on PMC 115: Arye Gross by Jen

Jen — Tue, 28 May 2013 16:06:51 +0000

I love the classics sooooo much. My first was “Kidnapped” by Robert Louis Stevenson. I fell in love with Scotland and went there about 18 months ago for my dream vacation. I know that Scotland in 1751 and today are very different, but the countryside was as beautiful as described. This book is still my favorite, 30 years later.

Comment on PMC 115: Arye Gross by Carl

Carl — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:15:38 +0000

Though I like to read, I’ve always found many of the classics uninteresting or inaccessible. The first one that I got really absorbed in was Catcher in the Rye. It was assigned in a high school English class, so I was at just the right age to really become engrossed in the story.

Comment on PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin by Jessica L.

Jessica L. — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:11:04 +0000

When I was a kid, I was a huge tomboy and spent all my time running around with the neihborhood kids (all boys) and usually coming home covered in dirt and whatever else we found that day. As a result, my mom gave me short hair cuts to keep it out of the way and out of the mess. She did such a good job with my “boy” cut that whenever I asked to use the restroom at an unfamiliar place, I was always led to the boys restroom. My sister always likes to tell others about the brother she used to have.

Comment on PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin by Heather

Heather — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:58:43 +0000

PS everybody- check out which protein-packed, ghostly, follicularly abundant Canadian film is on YouTube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQEJImGIy-Y

(hint: it’s The Peanut Butter Solution)

Comment on PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin by kristin

kristin — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:53:57 +0000

When I was 14, I wanted my hair short, so my mum cut it at the bathroom sink and it was fine – short without making me look too much like a boy (I’m not, for clarification). 2 days before high school started, she decided it was too long and cut it down to about 2 inches long, effectively making me look male for most of the 9th grade. It was 2 years before some people realized I was female.

Comment on PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin by Melanie

Melanie — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:20:21 +0000

Until I was about 16, I insisted on splitting my lank, chin-length hair right down the middle. I looked like a moonfaced Hanson sister. My mom and older sister would always try to get me to part it on the side – nope, this is how JTT wears it!

Comment on PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin by Eddie Miller

Eddie Miller — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:31:19 +0000

Great episode! I missed the Full House show because I wasn’t the right age when it was on, but it seems to have a big following to this day, and attracts new fans when it’s re-run. Jody was adorable on the podcast! Vanessa, you look a little like Christina Hendricks in this picture 🙂

Comment on PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin by Tea

Tea — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:47:19 +0000

When I was twelve years old I let my eight year old sister do a pretend haircut. At that moment, my pet bird as a kid flew over my head and went over my head and got stuck on my hair. My sister tried to get the bird loose but my hair was so frizzy and things got complicated and I hear my sister cut what I thought was a little piece of hair, little did I know was that the bird had also pooped on me and my sister had she chooped off half of my hair, making it neck-length. I cried. I screamed. I basically thought the world was over. Thankfully, my hair grew back really quickly, but I have to say I did rock my hairstyle for a couple of years even though it was super short!

Comment on PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin by corinne

corinne — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:50:17 +0000

When I was a kid I’d get my hair cut every so often, but halfway between my mom would trim my bangs. Once for some reason she let my grandfather do the trim, and instead of being slightly longer on the outsides, he cut them opposite, so they were long in the middle and short to the sides, and it looked suuuuper stupid. That’s the worst it’s gotten, thankfully. (I mean, I’ve had plenty of dumb haircuts since, but none that I thought were dumb until looking at photos year later.)

Comment on PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin by Veronika Lawrence

Veronika Lawrence — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:48:10 +0000

I was 9 years old & it was my first hair cut…obviously I’ve had trims, but nothin more than an inch cut off. I was getting headaches & it was such a pain to take care of, although the attention of all of my classmates asking questions & touching it was fun. My mother decided it was time to chop it off, 12 inches off…it was awful, the way it framed my face. The women who cut my hair was our neighbor, /: my hair was silly looking, minor even sure how to explai it. I have long hair again now, & I’m 16…never again going for an extreme cut.

Comment on PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin by Dave

Dave — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:20:59 +0000

I was a pretty shy kid. Our local hairdresser knew me pretty well, I went there through most of my childhood. One day I went in just as she was closing up. I didn’t want to intrude, but she said she would cut my hair. I could tell she wasn’t that into it, but I didn’t say anything. I got my hair cut and as I was leaving she said “I should let you know I’ve had a few drinks”. Apparently it was pretty obvious when I got home, so we found someone else to cut my hair from then on.

Comment on PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin by Kacey

Kacey — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:10:30 +0000

Thought it would be a good idea to put one of those at home relaxes on my hair. My hair used to be super curly when I was younger. Anyway, wanted it straight without having to use a hair straightener. Messed that one up. My hair looked and felt like one big sponge. I was freaking out, so I called around to any and all hair dressers in the area, trying to find someone to get me out of this mess. It was pretty early, so no one was open. But a lady did call me back finally. I went to her shop, she told me there wasn’t a whole lot they could do. But she chopped off most of th bad stuff. Still, now my hair was super short, and just wouldn’t lay right. Luckily, it grew out. Never ever doing that again. Ever.

Comment on PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin by GuanoLad

GuanoLad — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:52:58 +0000

Kimmy Gibbler was my favourite character. Just my kind of weirdo. Andrea Barber was cute, too.

My hair has always been weird, so all my haircuts have been awful. Worst was the hair drapes, though. They just didn’t work.

Comment on PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin by Jen

Jen — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:16:43 +0000

This question is EASY…..in seventh grade, I decided that my bangs needed a trim. I had long hair my whole life, still do. The problem was that I couldn’t get the bangs straight, so I kept cutting each side til I had maybe an inch left. Finally I went out to show mom, and she took me to see what the salon could do. They cut ALL my hair off. I was sad for weeks!!

Comment on PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin by Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:12:29 +0000

I had a bowl cut from probably elementary school to middle school… and what made it worse is I had a cow lick when I parted my hair to the right…

Comment on PMC 114: Jodie Sweetin by Lisa Lindemann

Lisa Lindemann — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:11:36 +0000

I was 19 and I had my hair cut by my dads ex I almost looked like uncle Jesse on full house….. I got made fun of big time..

Comment on PMC 113: Ian Brennan by corinne

corinne — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:51:15 +0000

My grandparents took my family to NYC when I was little to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I don’t actually remember the parade at all, but I do remember going to some fancy steak restaurant and my grandmother being suuuuper peeved that we’d left the coupon for free fries or something halfway across the city in the hotel.

Comment on PMC 113: Ian Brennan by Zac

Zac — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:57:56 +0000

The thing that blew my mind about TMNT was when I found out that it was unofficially set in the same world as Daredevil. Click my name for a cracked.com article that explains it. And the similarities don’t end there. Daredevil had a mentor named Stick, of course the TMNT’s mentor was master Splinter. Stick was fighting the evil Hand organization, the TMNT were fighting the Foot.

I have no answers to the First question, never been to NYC. I live in Flyover Country, only taken two trips by plane. Oddly enough, both were to Orlando, but for different reasons. And I didn’t go to Disney World on either one.

Comment on PMC 113: Ian Brennan by Gleekymama

Gleekymama — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:17:14 +0000

The first time I visited New York was actually Glee related 😉 I went to the Big Apple, at age 38, to see my first Broadway musical- How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying starring Darren Criss. I loved it there, did all the touristy things of course and I can’t wait to go back to visit again.

Comment on PMC 113: Ian Brennan by Krista

Krista — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:13:11 +0000

The first time and only time I went to New York I had just graduated from high school. It was my first time on a plane, my first time on a tour bus and my first time outside of Utah. It was terrifying and exhilarating!

I participated in mock United Nations with overachievers from around the globe wanted to be politicians, run NGOs and change the world. I insisted on being Mormon and wouldn’t eat rum cake. I still regret that decision!

Comment on PMC 113: Ian Brennan by Jen

Jen — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:27:32 +0000

I’ve only been to NYC for 24 hours, for a Revlon charity walk in 2005. I enjoyed every second of it, but most of all was being on my own and finding a restaurant someone had recommended to me while my traveling companions went dancing. I’m not fun like that, but I loved feeling free!

Comment on PMC 113: Ian Brennan by fatcraftybitch

fatcraftybitch — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:25:57 +0000

The first time I went to New Year was my sophmore year of high school and it was with my music department. Every year my high school’s music department (Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Show Choir) goes on a trip out of state to compete. And by compete I mean lose horribly because the students suck and only join the classes and clubs to go on the the yearly trip. I personally had an awful time because we spent most of our time on bus tours, at a college competing or in New Jersey at Medieval Times (what Medieval Times has to do with music, I don’t know).
The second time was better and I went last year though I mainly went to try out of The Voice and got no where. lol

Comment on PMC 112: Brent Weinbach by Kenny

Kenny — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:07:11 +0000

The first game I ever bought was Legend of Zelda 2 from a video game trader. I remember I traded in a Sesame Street game that was somehow worth a ton of money and I bought LoZ 2 with it

Comment on PMC 112: Brent Weinbach by Stefan Robak

Stefan Robak — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:32:43 +0000

The first game I bought wasn’t for quite some time. I always depended on games being bought for me and for most of the 80’s and 90’s I was a step behind the curve. Sometime after the nintendo was out for a while, we got an atari 2600. When the super-nintendo was big, we got a NES (though I loved it to death).

I think I may have traded for a game. I don’t know what game I got, but the game I traded was Megaman 4, which I loved to death. The first one I remember for sure buying was a famicom, the Japanese version of Nintendo. I bought it when my family was living in Thailand in 1994 and me and my sister bought the system, as well as Prince of Persia (my sister loved the main character and insisted his name was Darien) and a 400 games in one cartridge. 400 games is actually a lie. It is really closer to 100 games with cheat versions of the others. It included Contra, as well as a bunch of early nintendo games (the kind that played more like Atari games in their simplicity) including some circus game, a generic karate game, a popeye game and the awkwardly named Nuts and Milk, which always got a giggle from us for it’s dirty sounding title. Man, Nuts and Milk was a weird one.

I never had a chance to make friends in Thailand, since we studied at home (we couldn’t afford the international school), but that system provided hours of entertainment.

Comment on PMC 112: Brent Weinbach by Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:50:43 +0000

It would probably have to be the original legend of zelda with the gold cartridge. Amazing the things that were epic at the time.

Comment on PMC 112: Brent Weinbach by GuanoLad

GuanoLad — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:16:43 +0000

I have never had Nintendo, I was a PC Adventure Game fan instead. But my brother-in-law was obsessed with the Super Star Wars series of games. He tried to get me interested in them, to play two-player with him, but I’m so crap at games it wasn’t much fun for me.

Brent seems incredibly credulous to believe all those Disney urban legends. He should visit Snopes and enlighten himself a bit.

Comment on PMC 112: Brent Weinbach by Faith

Faith — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:29:56 +0000

The first Nintendo game I bought was Tiny Toons Adventures for the Gameboy. The first one I PLAYED was Fireman Fireman, in Paris in 1982.

Comment on PMC 112: Brent Weinbach by corinne

corinne — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:36:45 +0000

The only video game I’ve bought at all is Kirby’s Epic Yarn, for the Wii. I’m hoping I can make this guy I just started dating come over and help me beat a few levels I haven’t been able to beat well enough to get gold…

Comment on PMC 15: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett by Paul Caporino

Paul Caporino — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:09:21 +0000

How did you get John McCain to pose in the top photo?

Comment on PMC 111: Ari Shaffir by Faith

Faith — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:02:58 +0000

I was one of three people doing a presentation in Biology class in HS. I gave my presentation and tried to toss it to the next person, only to find the other two didn’t do their work AND froze up to boot. So, I grabbed the book and read/paraphrased from their assigned sections. It was so awful that someone turned on one of the bunsen burners and we had to evacuate because of the gas leak.

Comment on PMC 111: Ari Shaffir by Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:26:37 +0000

First time I bombed – I had to do a skit at youth group, so I tried to remember a really funny skit I had seen at 4H camp. I tried to google and find it, and all the results were from Boy Scout resource websites, so that tells you the level of humor we’re talking about.
It involves assembling a lot of “volunteers” to build your candy store, and the other people in your skit asks for different kinds of candy, which you don’t have. Then the punch line is, “I don’t have m&m’s, but I do have a bunch of suckers standing around.” So I had to try and explain this skit, telephone game-style, to my friends who hadn’t seen it, and then we had to coerce the volunteers into coming up on stage with us, and then the punch line didn’t land AT ALL. Just a disaster all around.

Comment on PMC 111: Ari Shaffir by corinne

corinne — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:05:06 +0000

I took Human Health and Disease in high school, and at one point we all had to do a presentation about a disease, extra credit if we sang. I was originally supposed to talk about gonorrhea, but couldn’t handle it and got switched to Botulism. Day of presentation came, and every other person that decided to sing had had the brilliant idea of recording it earlier, but nope, I got up there and sang Don’t Eat (to the tune of No Doubt’s Don’t Speak), and it was super terrible. But damn right I got an A in that class!

Comment on PMC 110: Lamorne Morris by Michele Pytleski

Michele Pytleski — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:25:07 +0000

I finally have a good ‘firsts’ story! And it’s pop culture-related too!
When I was in 4th grade, I saw the movie Titanic. I immediately became obsessed with Rose. I would talk like her, my friends and I would act like her on the playground, I called boys Jack instead of their real name, etc. The one thing I couldn’t replicate was how she went on pointe (on her tip toes) in the after hours dance scene. I would try and try but I couldn’t get my feet to cooperate. So one day I had the brilliant idea that I would jump and land on my toes. So I jumped and was on the tips of my big toes for a microsecond before I heard a big POP and I fell, tumbling, to the ground. My big toe was in so much pain, and I crawled down the stairs, crying, to show my mom what I had done. I had broken my big toe trying to be like Rose.

Comment on PMC 110: Lamorne Morris by Jess

Jess — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:20:15 +0000

When I was in preschool, someone thought it was good idea to give little kids a single hole punch without a guard. I got my hands on it and punched a hole in the pad of the tip of my finger. I was also playing with it, so it was really my own fault. So much so that I felt really stupid and stuck my finger in my mouth so no one would know what I had done until I realized it wasn’t going to stop bleeding and I had to go tell someone.

Comment on PMC 110: Lamorne Morris by Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:59:19 +0000

I don’t remember the specific grade that I was in (somewhere between 3-5th I’d guess) but one day my friend and I decided to take the dog my family had at the time (a Great Dane named Butch) for a walk, but instead of walking we decided to ride our scooters. Well it went fine for awhile until the dog took after a cat causing me to go flying off my scooter, and of course this was all after my dad told us that it probably wouldn’t be smart to ride our scooters while taking him for a walk, and of course he watched the entire thing.

Comment on PMC 110: Lamorne Morris by corinne

corinne — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:08:45 +0000

Excellent shirt, Cole!
I was clearing stuff out of my closet and found these stupid kitten heels that only attach at all by a tiny strap across the toes. Was carrying excess junk out of the closet, clomping down the stairs in those shoes, and launched from the 5th or 6th stair up, landing with my chin on a wooden bench at the bottom, and denting the floor with my knees. Spent several minutes refusing to move my head off the floor because I didn’t want to know the extent of the damage, then my stepmother drove me to the hospital for stitches and we left a giant puddle of blood in the hall for my stepsisters to come home and find.

Comment on PMC 109: Carla Gallo by Chris

Chris — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:37:51 +0000

I go to community college and the first time I went to visit a friends college I realized what i was missing out on. We went to a party and there was beer everywhere and the whole apartment building was filled inside and on the balconies with people. I just finished watching Undeclared too and it made me feel like I was missing out again

Comment on PMC 110: Lamorne Morris by Bri

Bri — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:04:31 +0000

In the 2nd grade, no one would play with me at daycare, so I stood on the porch spinning around and ended up falling backwards and busting my elbow on the pavement. I realized later that I actually broke the elbow when I noticed the bone sticking out of my skin. So, yeah.

Comment on PMC 110: Lamorne Morris by Jen

Jen — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:50:54 +0000

In kindergarten, we had a set of Tinkertoy-type things to play with, except they were oversized. Like one of the spools and 3 sticks made a fine stool. So I made a 3-legged stool and stood on it, and bam, 3 seconds later, on the floor crying.
I am sure I did stupid things earlier, but I can’t recall them.
There was also the time I sprayed my dad’s mace in my throat at age 6-ish, thinking it was breath spray. He was a cop….it was the good stuff.

Comment on PMC 110: Lamorne Morris by Brett

Brett — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:10:34 +0000

I was in the fifth grade and was standing on one end of a teeter-totter and I thought is was a good idea for my friend to jump from the fulcrum to the other end to launch me in the air. All that happened was I flipped upside down and landed on my hand. I broke my wrist and my arm. I had to spend six months writing with my wrong hand.

Comment on PMC 110: Lamorne Morris by Daniel Fearn

Daniel Fearn — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:30:13 +0000

This was a great podcast. When I was in elementary school my best friend and I were throwing darts at a cans of aerosol cans of bug spray in a closed garage. We did this for about an hour and broke about ten cans.

Comment on PMC 110: Lamorne Morris by Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:41:43 +0000

I moved to Japan to teach English, and I went a little crazy at a reggae club in Kobe (for the record, I had never had an interest reggae, so I had no idea how hard that audience could party). I made it to about 2am when they started handing out free tequila. I am told I disappeared into the city alone for an hour and came back bleeding profusely down my shin from the club’s rusty spiral staircase. I should have gotten stitched but instead decided to pour peroxide in it for a few days. At its peak, I could almost put my pinky finger up to the nail into it. I now have a horrible (awesome) scar on my leg. These details have all been pieced together by witnesses…

Comment on PMC 110: Lamorne Morris by GuanoLad

GuanoLad — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:40:47 +0000

Great podcast, Lamorne was really fun! When I was about 7 my older brother and his friends were riding a (pedal) go-kart down our steep gravel driveway, dangerous enough as they’d end up on the road and if a car came up from behind them there’d be no time for it to stop. To avoid that they’d turn right at the bottom of the driveway to go up the neighbour’s drive.

I demanded to have a go, but I’d never driven the go-kart before, let alone down a dangerous hill, and when I reached the bottom managed to turn right too quickly and too early, crashing into the side of the drive, tipping the kart, and my head hit the driveway, dragging my face along the gravel.

Half my face was covered in grazes for the next month.

Comment on Cole & Vanessa take on Comic-Con 2012! by billige ipad

billige ipad — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:35:12 +0000

billige ipad…

Cole…

Comment on PMC 109: Carla Gallo by Jess

Jess — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:20:49 +0000

First semester, freshman year, my very first class ever was an English class and as a quick review of parts of speech my professor wrote a simple sentence on the chalkboard. “Tom went to the store and bought pizza and beer.” I read that and thought, “I’m not in high school anymore, this is college and this is going to be good.”

Comment on PMC 109: Carla Gallo by Nick

Nick — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:44:44 +0000

Homeless people would come to the library to read the newspaper. There were also people looking at internet porn in this same library.(I heard one guy even pleasured himself while looking at internet porn). Needless to say, I stopped going to this library

Comment on PMC 109: Carla Gallo by Liz

Liz — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:17:38 +0000

I think I realized “Oh this is what college is like” after the first semester when I gained 20lb do to dining hall food and no longer having energy to go to the gym. Even 5 years later I’m still trying to drop that weight. Darn college!

Comment on PMC 107: Erinn Hayes by Su

Su — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:04:18 +0000

I’m very late to the game but..The first autograph I asked for was from T.C. Boyle. I was at a reading and the only thing I had to be signed was my driver’s license and the witness lines for organ donation. He agreed and became my first witness. Later that year I found myself at a John Waters speaking event. Again, the only thing I had to sign was my license. That’s how T.C. Boyle and John Waters became my witnesses for organ donation for the state of Illinois.

Comment on Cole & Vanessa take on Comic-Con 2012! by Zum Seitenanfang

Zum Seitenanfang — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:59:25 +0000

Zum Seitenanfang…

Cole…

Comment on PMC 109: Carla Gallo by Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:05:54 +0000

I joined the college radio station, and our first party involved making “wizard staffs”by taping our empty beer cans to the bottom of our new beer and smashing old vinyl records with bats and metal bars for the hell of it. I wanted to look like I belonged, so I wore an old “The Cure” shirt that i just thought was really long and had bought at a garage sale. I was informed that it was intended to be a night dress thing for little girls…College was cool.

Comment on PMC 109: Carla Gallo by Don

Don — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:16:11 +0000

Mr. Noodles and coffee. Three years of MR. NOODLES AND COFFEE. I was the epitome of heath.

Comment on PMC 109: Carla Gallo by Alec

Alec — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:39:18 +0000

For me, it was when my friend and I escorted some girls back to their place after a party. We didn’t keep track of time and missed the last subway train back home. We didn’t have money for a cab and didn’t know the night bus routes for that part of the city, so we ended up just walking the whole way. It had been long enough that the booze we’d drunk was wearing off, so my friend decided to light up a joint- he started feeling sick almost immediately.

So on top of walking through an unfamiliar part of town in the dead of night, I had to corral this guy who was stumbling and heaving and trying to sit down in the street all the time. The freedom of adulthood!

Comment on PMC 109: Carla Gallo by Chris

Chris — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 04:42:44 +0000

Waking up hungover, slightly after noon, on a Sunday, and stumbling over to the place they made freshman get a meal plan.

Eating as many grilled cheeses as I could possibly stuff in my face. Then a couple more.

It wasn’t the quintessential college experience, but it’s one of the first I realised – ain’t no one going to tell me how and when to eat anymore.

Well, unless/until I get married.

Comment on PMC 109: Carla Gallo by J.R.

J.R. — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 02:44:16 +0000

I was a shy, quiet, non-drinking son of a cop that wasn’t really into the house-party scene because I didn’t want to get arrested. After 3 weeks, my roommate, some strange guy I didn’t know from another state, finally wore me down and I agreed to go to my first house party… which was, of course, busted after about 45 minutes. Thankfully, after running through back yards and jumping over fences, we got away without getting caught. Tired and exhausted, we made our way back to our dorm. My roommate fell asleep instantly and drunk-snored as loud as a semi all night long. I looked back at the night and thought, “Yup… this is college.”

Comment on PMC 109: Carla Gallo by corinne

corinne — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:29:21 +0000

My freshan year suite had 8 freshmen girls and 2 sophomore girls who both, for various reasons, had boyfriends that lived in their tiny one person dorm rooms. By the end of the first week we’d heard both sophomores having REALLY LOUD sex (one of them with animal noises) in the showers in the theoretically girls-only bathroom.

To Vanessa’s never skipping things… I have 3 _engraved medals_ from my Latin professor/later advisor for perfect attendance in Latin.

Comment on PMC 109: Carla Gallo by Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:16:31 +0000

I didn’t party or get drunk a lot in high school so the first I really felt like “this is college” was when I got so drunk and all I wanted was veggie fried rice so I called and left a voicemail. It never came! College is all about unfulfilled chinese food dreams!

Comment on PMC 109: Carla Gallo by Jen

Jen — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:23:01 +0000

It was about 6 weeks into my Freshman year, and my roommate and a friend and I went to a party. It was getting around midnight, and I went to find them to go, and they said they didn’t want to. That’s when I knew – my mom would never know if I left at a decent hour or not! I ended up sleeping there (JUST SLEEP!) until 7am. That was the day.

Comment on PMC 109: Carla Gallo by Genette

Genette — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:56:05 +0000

On a Saturday night during my freshman year, my roommate and I had run out of money, so we couldn’t go out with the rest of our hall mates. We had nothing to do and we ended up staying in our dorm room and playing card games until the wee hours. That was my first realization that being bored and dead-ass broke would be a huge part of my college experience.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Elizabeth C.

Elizabeth C. — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:17:18 +0000

The first podcast I ever heard was “Mugglecast” which is great for a Harry Potter fan. Soon after I discovered comedy podcasts and got hooked on “Never Not Funny”, “Comedy Death Ray” (now “Comedy Bang Bang”) and “Doug Loves Movies”. I really enjoy PMC, too! And I can’t believe anyone could be annoyed by Vanessa’s voice. I absolutely adore her laugh, especially! Cole and Vanessa are both terrific!

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Amber F

Amber F — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:41:47 +0000

Great episode! The very first podcast I listend to was “My Brother, My Brother, and Me” My son is a huge comedy podcast nerd and he asked me to listen to a few with him. We ended up laughing really hard together and it gave us something to bond over every week. It came at a really great time; he was becoming a teenager and we had drifted apart. It was his way of reaching out to me and I took that lifeline and held onto it hard. Now that he has gone off to college, he calls me all the time so we can talk about our favorites (PMC included, of course. He’s a huge David Wain fan so he was extra excited about this episode) and podcasts still continue to keep my son and I connected.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Dovi

Dovi — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:54:20 +0000

The first podcast I ever listened to was “The Tobolowski Files” first episode “The Alchemist. I hadn’t really heard of podcasts and definitely had no idea who Stephen Tobolowski was (hey, it’s that creepy white supremacist from Mississippi Burning!) but a friend of mine told me I had to listen to this podcast. I downloaded it and by the end of it I was crying and downloading all the available episodes “Tobolowsky Files.” I have listened to each episode at least twice and look forward to each new one.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Daniella

Daniella — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:51:44 +0000

First Pod Cast I ever listened to was Totally Laime. SHOUT OUT ELIZABETH AND ANDY!!!

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Alec

Alec — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 17:17:31 +0000

The first podcast I listened to was an episode of The Bugle, (“An Audio Newspaper For A Visual World”) featuring John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman. It skirts the line between actual news and complete bullshit, and John’s material often surfaces in an episode of the Daily Show over the following week.

I was hooked from the first moment.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Sean McGurr

Sean McGurr — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:35:59 +0000

My first podcast was Coverville. I can’t remember what number, but I was so happy that there was a huge backlog of episodes that I could fill up my Zune with and listen to at my leisure.

Love the State, Stella, Mike and Mike have Issues, Burning Love, and the rest of the projects by the State. Saw WHAS in Manhattan at a midnight show in Times Square during a vacation to the city. The theater lost air conditioning and it was so hot that the management gave us free tickets.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Russ

Russ — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:39:21 +0000

My first podcast was Jesse Thorn’s The Sound of Young America and I was instantly hooked. I soon moved on the rest of the Maximum Fun catalogue (which was really just Jordan, Jesse, Go! back then), then Comedy Death-Ray, DLM, Tony Kornheiser, and too many comedy and sports podcasts to count.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Brett

Brett — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:24:05 +0000

My first podcast was The Nerdist and they were on episode on twenty-something. I’m one of the biggest Attack of the Show fans and years ago when Hardwick mentioned it on the show I was like “I like this guy, I want to hear more from him”. And three years later I’ve subscribed to over 30 podcast.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Nick M.

Nick M. — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:37:16 +0000

My first podcast was the Donald Glover episode of the Nerdist. Up until that point, I had no idea of what a podcast was, so my feeling could best be encapsulated as “oh-my-god-you-can-do-this!?”

I’ve been a podcaddict ever since.

It’s a shame that you didn’t ask “what’s the second podcast you ever listened to?” My answer would have been the Paul Scheer episode of Pop My Culture, and I would have told you that I loved every second of it and to this day PMC is one of the three podcasts to which I am subscribed.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Sam A.

Sam A. — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:13:49 +0000

The first real podcast and not just radio show put online (This American Life) was most likely Comedy Death-Ray, now Bang Bang. I feel like I found out about it when I was really getting big into comedy and was looking up stuff and it changed everything for me. Being an artist, I kind of need something I can have on that I don’t have to look at or put too much attention to. I also kind of wanted something with more substance and it helped introduce me to all these comedians and shows I never heard of before. I now basically listen podcasts all day, every day. I’m horrifically addicted and they are taking over my life/computer space. Help.

Also, great episode, David Wain is wonderful.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Rebecca R.

Rebecca R. — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:06:04 +0000

The first podcast I ever listened to was Radio Free Burrito. From there I found the Nerdist, which led to many, many other fantastic discoveries. I am no longer human, but rather a vessel into which podcasts constantly and consistently flow. Mine is a higher form of existence than had ever been considered possible. Truly, I have ascended, for now I need no sustenance other than the ethereal lembas that is the podcast.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Andrew Whipple

Andrew Whipple — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:19:57 +0000

My first podcast was NPR’s “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me” because I was obsessed with the radio show in 6th grade, and when I realized I could listen on my iPod and not just in the car, my obsession blossomed to a whole new level. But podcasts somewhat disappeared from my life for a while, with only the occasional Adam Carolla episode when I felt like it.

Sophomore year I found “The Nerdist” via the Matt Smith episode and that ushered in the new wave (WTF, Indoor Kids, PMC, YMIW, and many many more….) Now, three years later I’m up to 26 regular podcasts, and even started one of my own! But sadly, poor old “Wait, Wait” fell out of favor… 🙁

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Luis Anthony Oliveros

Luis Anthony Oliveros — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:04:20 +0000

The first podcast I ever listened to was Leo Laporte’s This Week in Tech because, well, I’m a tech dork. From there I got introduced to CNET podcasts (Buzz Out Loud, The 404, etc) and now I’m waist-deep in Nerdist podcasts. 🙂

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Jen

Jen — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:32:59 +0000

I downloaded iTunes just to hear a podcast (didn’t know WHAT it was) from They Might Be Giants, my favorite band. Then I found Jordan, Jess, Go! and became hooked; now I consider myself a podcast nerd. Love your show!

Comment on PMC 107: Erinn Hayes by Jen

Jen — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:31:40 +0000

First: Vanessa’s voice is the main reason I came back for a listen after hearing the first podcast I heard from you, and that was enough to get me hooked. You always sound upbeat and your laugh is contagious! So the iTunes reviewer is a mental case for thinking anything else. 2nd – my sympathies on your loss.

First autograph I asked for was Peter Tork who came to Hands Across America in Johnstown PA in 1985. The Monkees was my favorite show at the time. He signed it and drew a hand to signify the event. Ah, MTV in the 80s! It had music and music shows!

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Parker

Parker — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:13:12 +0000

The first podcast I ever listened to was Mike and Tom Eat Snacks. I believe the first episode I listened to was the Third Degree Burn Doritos episode. I’ve been a huge fan of Michael Ian Black ever since I saw the premiere of Stella on Comedy Central, and over the years have been digging into his other stuff, discovering the State, Wet Hot American Summer, etc., eventually leading to the very hilarious Mike and Tom Eat Snacks. I’ve been hooked ever since that first episode.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Emily

Emily — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:09:20 +0000

The first podcast I ever listened to was called “The Trip”. It was a nostalgia podcast that I’d found after searching for “Darkwing Duck” on my phone. I had just bought my first android phone, and was randomly searching for stuff, and that was the first thing that popped into my head.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:44:20 +0000

My very, VERY first podcast was …. THIS ONE. True story. I’ve listened to interviews and stuff online but they weren’t podcast.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by corinne

corinne — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:23:43 +0000

The first podcast I listened to was Nerdest, an early (the first? I forget) one where Tom Lennon sings a theme song like a drunk hobo… That hooked me. First time I listened to PMC was also when he was a guest, and I real quickly went through the whole back catalog.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Megan G.

Megan G. — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:38:42 +0000

The first podcast I listened to was Comedy Bang Bang (formerly Comedy Death Ray formerly not a thing – DLM shoutout). I had gotten a job as a glorified file clerk in 2009 and needed something to help pass the time. I was aware of podcasts but had never gotten into them before. I went into iTunes and typed comedy into the search bar under the Podcast section and it was the first one that came up at the time. It actually took me awhile to get into it, at the time I thought it was super weird but I’m now a huge fan of the show.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Jeff K

Jeff K — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:28:03 +0000

The first podcast I ever listened to was episode 1 of the Nerdist podcast. It was after much prodding by a friend, and I had a long commute, so I figured, why not? I became instantly obsessed. I listened to the 151 episodes of the Nerdist that were out at the time in under three weeks.

The candidness of the format was something new and refreshing, and addicting. I quickly started listening to other podcasts. I currently subscribe to 22 podcasts, and I’ve listened to every episode of each of them.

I started PMC in the beginning of June 2012, and marathoned all of the episodes in a matter of a few months. I became so entrenched in the podcast lifestyle that I started co-hosting one of my own. We’re at around 66 episodes and I can truly say that podcasts have changed my life for the better.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by Heather

Heather — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:22:29 +0000

Pretty sure my first podcast was Stuff You Should Know…and my first thought about it was, “Holy shit. This is the best escape from talking to my coworkers while also nerding out. Perfect.”

P.S. I love Vanessa and Cole. Forev-sies.

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by John

John — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:05:21 +0000

comments fixed! PMC rocks!

Comment on PMC 108: David Wain by popmaster

popmaster — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:06:19 +0000

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Comment on PMC 107: Erinn Hayes by Lily

Lily — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:36:04 +0000

C’mon guys, I love your podcast, but please leave Anne Hathaway alone. Hathaway is harmless , and she is the anti-Britney Spears ( air headed hot mess ) , anti-Courtney Love ( drug addled hot mess ) , the anti- Lindsay Lohan ( hot mess media whore that is lost ) , and Joan & Melissa Rivers ( bitter, angry & jealous hot messes with their Alien vs. Predator plastic surgery nightmare faces ) . In today’s day and age, Anne is that rare young A-list starlet that is intelligent, articulate, witty, and classy. Plus, she is not a walking & talking plastic surgery nightmare. Seriously, we need to applaud more of these celebrity females, like Hathaway.

Comment on PMC 107: Erinn Hayes by Micah Rafferty

Micah Rafferty — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:07:36 +0000

When I was about 10, I cut out a full page ad from “17 Magazine” of Brooke Shields and her Calvins. My dad helped me find an address (her agent, managment? not sure). I sent it off and waited hopefully for a couple of months. About 5-6 months later, when I had long given up, It showed up in my mailbox, her signature in big curliques right along the endless, denim glazed legs. Huge thrill!

Comment on PMC 107: Erinn Hayes by Danny

Danny — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:17:16 +0000

I went to an Eric Idle concert when I was in high school and got him to sign a CD booklet.

Comment on PMC 107: Erinn Hayes by Brett

Brett — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:01:21 +0000

Nobody I want to meet comes to where I live. The was this large car show and I waited in line for an hour and a half to meet WWE wrestler The Big Show. I was 10 or eleven at the time. I remember when I met him I was scared of him because of how big he was. He was over a foot taller than me sitting. Still to this day he has the biggest hands of anyone I’ve ever met. I didn’t keep the autograph because he oddly signed his crotch so it was weird to have.

Comment on PMC 107: Erinn Hayes by Lamb

Lamb — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:11:51 +0000

On the Dan Stevens issue- find the tv version of Sense & Sensibility that he was in. It’s great, but the weird thing is that they made him basically look like a Hugh Grant clone (brown floppy hair, great blue eyes, a bit bumbly) due to playing the same role Grant played in Emma Thompson’s version.

Comment on PMC 107: Erinn Hayes by Ciara

Ciara — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:43:34 +0000

My sincere condolences Vanessa – I can’t even imagine. Thanks for a fantastic podcast. Take care.

Comment on PMC 107: Erinn Hayes by Alec

Alec — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:03:18 +0000

I just want to say that your podcast’s been a source of fun and entertainment for me for a while now and I wish could lift Vanessa’s spirits even a tiny bit compared to what she’s a;ready given me.

Comment on PMC 107: Erinn Hayes by MIke

MIke — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:31:06 +0000

I was studying in London the spring that Ian McKellan and Patrick Stewart did Waiting for Godot together. My friend and I got day-of tickets for the show–we sat in the first row for ten quid, which was amazing, because at one point McKellan was sitting on the front of the stage–on our last night in the city. After the show, we thought we would try to go to the stage door. We arrived to find an angry gentleman explain they would only sign things from this show (much to the chagrin of a guy with X-Men photos like the one used for this story) and no one was allowed to take photos.

Both Stewart and McKellan stopped and talked to us for a minute because they recognised us from the front row and noticed our accents. Stewart carried himself with a dignified and regal air, but was so gracious when we told him it was our last night in London before returning home (he also complimented the bowtie I was wearing). McKellan was like everyone’s gay grandpa; he couldn’t stop smiling. He complimented the jacket I was wearing and asked about my label pin, which I’d picked up a couple weeks earlier when I saw Romeo and Juliet at the Globe. He asked me if the show was any good, to which I sheepishly responded, “it was wonderful, but not Ian-McKellan-in-Waiting-for-Godot wonderful”. He chortled and thanked me for the compliment.

I now understand why little girls scream and cry when they see Justin Beiber… I had a Waterboy-like stutter when I was trying to talk to them and I was shaking furiously.

Comment on Cole’s Top 25 Flicks of 2012! by MIke

MIke — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:28:25 +0000

I thought Jeff Who Lives At Home was phenomenal. There are a couple interesting interviews with Segel where he talks about how the Duplass brothers challenged him as an actor.

Comment on PMC 107: Erinn Hayes by corinne

corinne — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:23:37 +0000

I have seen the band Ours just a zillion times at this point, and have the singer, Jimmy Gnecco,’s signature on posters, cd booklets, more cd booklets, things I tore off walls..

Comment on PMC 107: Erinn Hayes by Bryan_

Bryan_ — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:09:11 +0000

When I was maybe 8 or 9 I went to a University of Louisville basketball game and sat only a few rows back from the players bench. After the game I quickly made my way to the bench and asked Denny Crum to sign a small basketball I had. He did so very nicely and I eventually got most of the team to sign it, too. Still have that ball.

Comment on PMC 107: Erinn Hayes by Mike Fleishman

Mike Fleishman — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:56:47 +0000

When I was in high school, a buddy and I were in Baltimore while the Blue Jays were in town. We were at Hooters in Inner Harbor (for the wings) and two tables over was Jose Conseco and another player (who knows). Biggest forearms I’ve ever seen in my life. Steroids work, kids! My buddy and I go over and ask him to sign a napkin and he says “I only give autographs to the waitresses.” Once an asshat….

Comment on Having an Oscar party? Check out these snack ideas and posters! by Rik

Rik — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:07:23 +0000

I laughed so hard at LES MISERABRIE. That is perfect.

Comment on Cole’s Top 25 Flicks of 2012! by Richard

Richard — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:21:52 +0000

Thanks for the article, Cole.

Where was Flight and it’s super imaginative soundtrack that you enjoyed so much?

Didn’t enjoy The Hobbit (part 1) or Les Misrables? Have to agree, Wreck-it Ralph was a lot of fun.

Comment on Vanessa update by Jim

Jim — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:29:38 +0000

Wow! Vanessa, bless you and your family. You are in my prayers.

Comment on Vanessa update by Micah Rafferty

Micah Rafferty — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 04:17:08 +0000

This is heartbeaking news. Vanessa, I only know you from podcasts, yet I can tell that you have a radiant, playful spirit. When your “for keeps” baby arrives, he or she will be very lucky to have you as a mother. I will definitely make a donation in Charlie’s name.

Comment on PMC 106: Rachel Dratch (Live from SF Sketchfest) by Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:19:26 +0000

My mom’s coworker told her that I looked like the daughter on the Sopranos. That was the one and only time it’s happened to me.

Comment on PMC 106: Rachel Dratch (Live from SF Sketchfest) by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:21:40 +0000

When I was 8 or 9, a woman at RiteAid told my mother she thought I was Macaulay Culkin. I don’t think we looked particularly alike then, and certainly not now, but as a small child, being compared to “the greatest child actor of all time” (according to me and the movies I had seen) was pretty great.

Comment on PMC 106: Rachel Dratch (Live from SF Sketchfest) by diego

diego — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:41:52 +0000

when i was working at the terror tram in universal studios halloween horror nights 2008 as a chainsaw pigman, all of the other pigmen told me i reminded them of silent bob, because i didn’t talk a lot, but when i did, it was quality. i was also overweight and had a beard, but they didn’t say anything about that.

Comment on PMC 106: Rachel Dratch (Live from SF Sketchfest) by corinne

corinne — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:08:46 +0000

I think the only person I’ve ever looked like was this girl Beth who was 2 years older than me, but for some reason at the same after school day care (and eventually a million years later we were both in high school band). We were both blonde and had glasses, and had a bunch of the same outfits, but one of us would have it in neon pink, the other neon green… That girl was SUPER into NKOTB.

Comment on PMC 106: Rachel Dratch (Live from SF Sketchfest) by Shawn

Shawn — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:35:05 +0000

Cat Stevens. Which was dangerous for a while.

Comment on PMC 105: Stephen Tobolowsky by James

James — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:51:33 +0000

I feel like I’ve never been a part of a successful surprise party. I’ve been to a few events that were (maybe?) supposed to be surprise parties, but they always end up going like “Surprise! We’re all at the bar that we always go to but now we’re pretending we have an excuse to be here!”

Comment on PMC 105: Stephen Tobolowsky by brad

brad — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:00:24 +0000

My wife just threw me my first ever surprise party. I was turning 30 in a few weeks and we were having a game night. I was asked to go and get the buffalo wings from our favorite place and when i got home all my friends were in the living room. Mind you it was only 4 people, but I was surprised

Comment on PMC 105: Stephen Tobolowsky by Jen Braun

Jen Braun — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:41:52 +0000

In second grade, I knew this girl who was a gossip and generally mean to most people except her clique. She said to me one day in May, “Tell your mom I can’t come to your surprise party….oops!” Such a witch!! My mom never tried that again, but I still like that she tried to help.

Comment on PMC 105: Stephen Tobolowsky by corinne

corinne — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:33:50 +0000

When I was maybe 7ish someone told me about a surprise party “next Saturday,” which I interpreted as ‘the Saturday this coming weekend.’ I interpreted wrong, showed up a week early with a sleeping bag n everything, but the girl’s mom somehow stuffed me back out the door without the girl catching on.

For YEARS after I could think about that whenever I wanted to have an hour or so of horrible crushing guilt, even though it worked out fine and she really was surprised the next week.

Comment on PMC 105: Stephen Tobolowsky by Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:44:31 +0000

For my 13th birthday my parents threw a surprise party… or at least they thought they did. On the day of the event my father said he was going to take me to play video games at whatever arcade I wanted.

Suspicion rising.

We went to the local “Showbiz Pizza Time Theater”. They had the best selection of games. When we arrived, my father game me $5 and said to go play as long as I wanted.

Who is this man?

Once I had depleted the $5 I returned to my father and said I was done. He checked his watch and asked if there was another place I wanted to go. “Uh… Hoagey’s Corner has some good games.” I replied.

We went to Hoagey’s Corner. I was given another $5.

I played about $2 worth of Xevious before I couldn’t take it anymore. “I’m not sure I want to play anymore. Can we go?” Dad checked his watch and we left for home.
My parents’ poorly disguised ruse had prepared me for a surprise, but not the one I had expected.
Upon entering the house we walked into the dining room. Seated at the table were my grandparents and great aunt and uncle dressed as “teenagers”. Grandma looked like an ancient flapper. Papa was wearing his “Banana Shirt”, the one he only ever wore when he was trying his best to embarrass the family. Uncle Olle wore the worst wig I had ever seen.
I almost wet my pants laughing, but teenagers don’t do that. Best birthday surprise ever.

Comment on PMC 105: Stephen Tobolowsky by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 02:14:15 +0000

First surprise party I threw was for my womanfriend’s birthday in 1989. I was able to lull her sufficiently into a sense that there wouldn’t be a surprise b-day party several other times during our just under a decade together.

Comment on PMC 105: Stephen Tobolowsky by Steve

Steve — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:35:39 +0000

Went to High School with Stephen. He was funny then, and still is. Great actor, great humorist.

Comment on PMC 104: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2012 by Bob D.

Bob D. — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:23:32 +0000

Worst of 2012

1. Shooting of teachers and children by deranged killer. Then finding out that the mother of the shooter had legally obtained the weapons that he used and she wanted them for her own protection but got killed with them. This is so ironic that it is frightening.

2. Mitt Romney’s son telling the world that his father never really wanted to be POTUS. Then why did he run if his heart was not in it?

3. Adam Sandler continues to crank out crappy movies that people seem to love.

4. Ben Affleck not getting Oscar nod for Best Director yet winning the award at two other prominent award shows. Sometimes there is no justice or logic in this world.

5. Justin Beiber. I know he’s cute but I see a wall coming up for his career. For all you youngsters out there, look up 50’s star Fabian to see what I mean. Talent ultimately will dictate his longevity.

Comment on PMC 103: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2012 by Bob D.

Bob D. — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:51:15 +0000

Best of 2012

1. Establishing twitter account but not to tweet. Only to read musings of heroes Albert Brooks, Steve Martin, Joan Rivers, and Shandling.

2. The movie Chronicle early in the year. How did they do those special effects?

3. Seeing Obama re-elected and wondering how Republicans could lie and misrepresent themselves repeatedly and get away with it. Most Americans caught on eventually.

4. Marvelling at Katy Perry. A face like “New Girl” and a body like a porn star. She can sing quite well also.

5. Watching Letterman come clean on Oprah about Leno and fighting depression. Seeing him get the Kennedy Center Honors. If you can, look at You Tube for old appearances by Jay Leno on Letterman,s NBC Late Night show. You could make a case that, when together, they were one of the great comedy teams of all time.

Comment on PMC 104: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2012 by Karrah

Karrah — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:22:04 +0000

Best, in no real order…
1. Girls. As a girl in her early twenties trying to figure out what the hell I’m doing, I related to this show more than I have any other. It’s painfully real and I became obsessed with it this year. Lena Dunham is my soul sister and I applaud her for not being afraid to show her embarrassingly tiny breasts.
2. Parenthood. I had never watched before this season, and I went back and got caught up on Netflix. It’s the best drama on network TV right now in my opinion. If a family drama can make me want to be part of that family, then I think it is doing something right.
3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower. It’s been my favorite book since high school and I was both excited and skeptical about it being made into a movie. But since Stephen Chbosky adapted his own novel, it was perfect. Even if the book hadn’t meant so much to me, I would still think it was a great movie on its own.
4. William Daniels on Grey’s Anatomy. I loved his whole arc and character for the short time that they had him. I’ve stuck with the show because I just can’t quit watching it, and his arc with Sandra Oh’s character made me feel more emotions watching the show than I have for at least a couple of seasons.
5. Announcement of the Boy Meets World spinoff, Girl Meets World. As a 90s kid, this was my favorite show growing up and it means so much to my generation. I love that we are going to get to see the love story of Cory and Topanga again.

Now the worst…
1. “Legitimate rape.” Ignorant dickheads should never speak “off the cuff” about something as serious as rape. Also, Kirk Cameron apparently supported Todd Akin’s views. This shames me as a Growing Pains fan.
2. Breaking Amish. I loved this show at first, and then I found out that most of it was fabricated. Most of these kids had been out of the Amish culture for quite some time, and two of the people who supposedly met on the show and fell in love, were actually already married with children. It was greatly disappointing and not as fun to watch after knowing that.
3. XFactor. Not just Britney on XFactor, which was bad, but the entire show. Simon Cowell isn’t tough like he used to be, the theatrics are just too much, and nothing about it feels genuine. I don’t become attached to any of the contestants at all. Britney was not the only problem with the show this season. It had just as many problems the first season.
4. Chris Brown. My opinion on Chris Brown is exactly the same as Cole’s. He is a vile presence in pop culture and just needs to go away.
5. Facebook. It just keeps getting worse and worse. I’ve contemplated deleting my account a million times but then I always keep it for some reason. But it’s not even fun anymore. #TwitterForLife

My song of the year is “Same Mistakes” by the Echo Friendly. I first heard it when it was playing during the end credits of Girls, and I immediately had to find out what it was and download it. The lyrics perfectly describe how it sometimes feels to be a young adult, screwing up all the time.

Also, I started listening to Cole and Vanessa’s podcast this year and now I look forward to it more than I do some of my favorite TV shows. I always find myself wanting to chime in on the conversation and I feel like Cole and Vanessa are friends of mine that make me laugh hysterically. Keep it up guys, we really appreciate what you do. And congrats on your pregnancy, Vanessa!

Comment on PMC 104: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2012 by corinne

corinne — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 04:41:18 +0000

Can I have the Inception noise as a soundtrack for the year? Pretty sure…

1) HOW DO I STILL NOT HAVE A JOB??

2) Moved home, discovered that my friends up here are in fact as shitty at being friends as I’d thought, that wasn’t just memories tainted by high school angst.

3) Elementary – really shouldn’t judge, because I haven’t actually seen it, but… why even did they make this, Sherlock is just so good

4) Every damn recipe in Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes A Day requires vital wheat gluten? What is that even about?

5) Certain shows/movies that you just can’t find (legally) streaming anywhere. The things Netflix has only on disk are so frustrating!

Comment on PMC 103: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2012 by Amy

Amy — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:07:49 +0000

Top Five:
1. Graduating from college and getting a job! (Within the same year!)
2. The amazing people I got to meet at my gigs throughout the year.
2. Discovering the WOOL book series by Hugh Howey (great science fiction books!)
3. Avengers and Les Mis (Both were AMAZING!)
4. My new car! (2013 Ford Focus)
5. Recording my first demo cd

Comment on PMC 104: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2012 by Vincent S

Vincent S — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:28:35 +0000

Vanessa, congrats on filling your lady bits with man fluids resulting in an eventual birthing. May your future fetal release procedures not endure a thousand pains.

Seriously though, Congrats on the future kid.

Comment on PMC 104: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2012 by Spencer Greenfield

Spencer Greenfield — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:18:09 +0000

5.) THE ACTUAL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Gross. But the ending was alright I guess.
4.) THE FAKE ‘FAKE GEEK GIRL EPIDEMIC’: Can’t someone like something without being accused of being an attention whore? Apparently not.
3.) HERE COMES HONEY BOO-BOO: Onion headline: “You Do, Of Course, Realize That This Is Going To End Very, Very Badly”
2.) BRICKLEBERRY: Dear god, no.
1.) EVERY GUN-OWNER LOSES THEIR GODDAMN MINDS: Do I really need to say why? This was a banner year for gun violence in America, but hopefully it’ll actually spark discussion.

Comment on PMC 103: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2012 by Spencer Greenfield

Spencer Greenfield — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:10:40 +0000

TOP FIVE:
5.)FINISHING THAT BOOK I WROTE: I finished that book that I wrote.
4.)THE 2012 ELECTION OUTCOME: “Black Jesus beat Uncle Harido; We’re going to be okay” -Greg Proops
3.)BREAKING BAD: Everyone stop: they’ve perfected TV.
2.)CAVALCADE OF BOYS: Comic book series I discovered late in 2012. By far the best portrayal of gay men in any media.
1.) JOURNEY (THE VIDEO GAME): Journey is truly a milestone and new standard for the ‘art in video games discussion. It, along with Spec Ops: The Line and The Walking Dead helped solidify the serious side and potential of the medium.

Comment on PMC 103: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2012 by Erika

Erika — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 03:07:39 +0000

1. Having a baby
2. Finding pop my culture
3. Homeland
4. Peets cinnamon gingerbread latte
5. Truvia

Comment on PMC 104: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2012 by Jen Braun

Jen Braun — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:19:00 +0000

My worsts:
1. Romney had a chance to be President. Come on America!
2. Facebook drama and memes. So over.
3. My friend Michelle is moving across the country.
4. Jack Klugman died. 🙁
5. My sister is getting a divorce.

Comment on PMC 103: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2012 by Jen Braun

Jen Braun — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:16:29 +0000

My five:

1. It’s over! It kinda sucked. Does this count?
2. My daddy came through his heart surgery fine.
3. I discovered this and a few other great podcasts that make life better.
4. I met Dave Hill and was in a class with him where we started a band!
5. I got my first good haircut of my adult life.

Comment on PMC 104: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2012 by grumblesnakes

grumblesnakes — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:11:57 +0000

Vanessa looks like Peg Bundy in that picture. That’s a good thing as far as i’m concerned.

Comment on PMC 104: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2012 by Rik

Rik — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:22:17 +0000

1) People overreacting about movies. The Dark Knight Rises doesn’t live up to your expectations? It’s immediately the worst. movie. ever. Are people getting more dramatic about this or did I only start noticing it last year?

All the insecurity and confusion around Community and Parks & Recreation. I just want to know whether they’re getting cancelled or not. Having to say goodbye to 30 Rock is hard enough. (Guess I’m getting more dramatic too)

3) My bicycle falling apart. I’ve spent more money on repairs than on the actual bike by now. I can live with having to get my brakes fixed and stuff, but my actual frame breaking in half? That’s just rude.

4) The trailer for End Of Watch. So loud, so obnoxious, so in front of every movie for six months. (I remember Cole tweeted about this as well. Are you super relieved it’s gone too?)

5) Seeing posters of a bewildered looking hobo all around town – then finding out it’s Brad Pitt. When people pay you seven million dollars for some photos, the least you could do is wash your hair.

Comment on PMC 103: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2012 by Josh

Josh — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:22:11 +0000

My top 5 things for 2012:

5. The Hobbit: My absolute favorite movie of 2012 and definetely one of my top 5 movies of all time. I absolutely loved it.

4. Parks & Rec: I got into Parks & Rec after listening to Jim O’Heir on PMC, and it has become the show that I am currently obsessed with. I think it is hilarious and the cast is awesome.

3. Netflix: I have been streaming TV shows from Netflix for a while, but 2012 was the year that I found a bunch of great shows that I found myself getting really into.

2. Gangnam Style: Definitely the most addictive song of 2012, despite it’s supposed anti-American lyrics. I think this song is so catchy and fun to dance to!

1. PMC- I started getting into listening podcasts early this year, and I have to say that as soon as I discovered PMC, it instantly became my absolute favorite podcast. Cole and Vanessa are so funny, and the guests are always awesome. I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to PMC over the past year and I am looking forward to another great year.

Comment on PMC 103: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2012 by Rik

Rik — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:55:42 +0000

1) Cabin in the Woods. Every second of that movie is a gift from the gods.
2) When this song turns into a crazy rave about a minute in. youtube .com/watch?v=-XuqO7hOF4M
3) Podcasts! Just before the start of 2012 I started a new job as a mailman, and podcasts have made it a great time. Especially when it’s cold and wet and windy, it’s awesome to have fun people keep you company in your ears and make everything a little less awful. (That sounds kind of weird.)
4) Vanessa’s drunk intros. Now that we’ll have to miss them for nine months we’d better appreciate the ones we have.
5) A very personal thing, but whatever: On January 1st, 2012 I started a blog where I uploaded one illustration every weekday, and I’ve managed to keep that up for the entire year. So I’m kind of proud of myself. (Enjoy my interpretation of the wizard all the PMC guests keep angering: illustration-a-day.tumblr .com/post/21343930497)
Time to start thinking of five things I hated this year…

Comment on PMC 103: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2012 by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:02:34 +0000

Top Film: Moonrise Kingdom
Top album: Of Monsters and Men – My Head is an Animal
Top Other Thing 1: Presidential Election/Marriage Equality
Top Other Thing 2: Netflix Instant. There are some AMAZING things that have been added this year.
Top Other Thing 3: I lost 30 lbs between September and December.

Comment on PMC 103: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2012 by Rik

Rik — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:31:17 +0000

1) Cabin in the Woods. Every second of that movie is a gift from the gods.
2) When this song turns into a crazy rave about a minute in. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XuqO7hOF4M
3) Podcasts! Just before the start of 2012 I started a new job as a mailman, and podcasts have made it a great time. Especially when it’s cold and wet and windy, it’s awesome to have fun people keep you company in your ears and make everything a little less awful. (That sounds kind of weird.)
4) Vanessa’s drunk intros. Now that we’ll have to miss them for nine months we’d better appreciate the ones we have.
5) A very personal thing, but whatever: On January 1st, 2012 I started a blog where I uploaded one illustration every weekday, and I’ve managed to keep that up for the entire year. So I’m kind of proud of myself. (Enjoy my interpretation of the wizard all the PMC guests keep angering http://illustration-a-day.tumblr.com/post/21343930497)
Time to start thinking of five things I hated this year…

Comment on PMC 103: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2012 by Rebecca R.

Rebecca R. — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:03:17 +0000

1.) The Korean drama called “Faith.” I started watching it on a whim, and within the first few minutes I was completely entranced. Everybody has to watch this, it is absolutely amazing.
2.) My sister’s family moved to a neighborhood where my nieces have a school that they LOVE. The school they went to last year wasn’t the best situation for them, but now they’re happy, so I’m happy.
3.) The YouTube channel OfficialNerdCubed. Even though Dan plays a lot of games I wouldn’t normally be interested in, I can’t stop watching. His commentary is hilarious, and I only wish I had stumbled upon his channel earlier.
4.) Adventure Time. It’s everything I’ve ever wanted in a cartoon.
5.)The live Pop My Culture at LA Riot. I don’t really like going into LA, but it was SO worth it! Words cannot describe how much I enjoyed that show.

Comment on PMC 103: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2012 by Andrew W.

Andrew W. — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:48:38 +0000

My Top Five!
5) The Avengers being just as awesome the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th times I watched it.
4) Finding so many new podcasts! (including The Mental Illness Happy Hour, Harmontown, and Pop My Culture!!! (#SuckingUp #DoesntMeanItsNotTrue #WhyAmIUsingHashtagsInAComment?))
3) Having the best gosh-darn senior spring a high school student could hope for.
2) Handwritten by The Gaslight Anthem
1) Doctor Who. And bonus points for Jenna Louise-Coleman being awesome.

(Honorary mention: this list, because ever since watching High Fidelity I obsessively make Top 5 lists of everything!)

Comment on PMC 103: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2012 by corinne

corinne — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:42:56 +0000

in no particular order

1) 1 Man 2 Guvnors (even the soundtrack was awesome!)

2) surgery that basically hollowed out my head so I can now breathe through my nose. gross at the time, but… air!

3) joined a floor hockey league, managed to get on a team that rules

4) a bunch of chefs for pro cycling teams joined twitter and started posting pictures of all the meals they made during the Tour de France and other races

5) the BBC radio comedy Bleak Expectations

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by AJ Winn

AJ Winn — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 02:39:05 +0000

The first web video I was obsessed with was watching LOST on the network site, I didn’t have a DVR and I was at college so it was incredible to have “on-demand” access.

Comment on PMC 102: Jane Espenson and Brad Bell by corinne

corinne — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:33:29 +0000

Some friends and I left Boston at 7:30 Saturday morning, drove 12 hours in my dad’s Tahoe doing mad libs for 12 hours to Pittsburgh, where we changed into nice clothes in the parking lot before going to a friend’s rehearsal dinner. After dinner we got super lost trying to find our hotel and, at an intersection, saw a lady on a motorcycle wearing just boots, a bra, underwear and a fishnet bodysuit. The next evening we went to the wedding, drove a block away and changed into pjs in a random parking lot, then drove through the night back to Boston, where I dumped my friends, went home to New Hampshire, showered, and went straight to work. Oof.

Comment on PMC 102: Jane Espenson and Brad Bell by Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:18:22 +0000

The first road trips I remember taking were my family’s yearly trips from New Jersey to New Hampshire to visit my grandparents. It’s about an 8 hour drive, and as I got older I started hating the trip, but when I was little I was pretty easy to entertain and I always loved seeing my grandma.

Love Jane and Brad (and Husbands!), such a great episode! 😀

Comment on PMC 102: Jane Espenson and Brad Bell by Sheri

Sheri — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:05:36 +0000

The first big road trip I remember is from Minneapolis to Montreal for Expo 67 when I was 9, with my parents and two sisters. We took the ferry across Lake Michigan, visited the locks at Sault Ste Marie, ate fudge on Mackinac Island, were in awe of Niagara Falls. We spent several days at the Expo, but my best memory is playing – jump rope, hopscotch, jacks, four-square – on the sidewalk with the French-speaking kids who lived in the apartment building where we stayed. Kids don’t have language barriers, they just have fun.

Comment on PMC 102: Jane Espenson and Brad Bell by Daniella

Daniella — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:03:54 +0000

My first big road trip was when I was 13 and it was the first time I had been out of the state. We drove from NY to FL in my best friends moms beat up station wagon. It was her mom, myself, her, her sisters friend and her sister, who at the time was a little on the larger side. We were squished for hours in between them. Then half way there we got stuck in traffic which is where I witnessed road rage for the first time. I saw a man on a sport bike come flying up the shoulder only to have the person in the outer most left lane open their door right when the bike came up on him, causing the man on the bike to go off the road and crash his bike, which at that point a fist fight took place. I vowed to never drive to FL again.

Thanks guys love you!!!

Comment on PMC 102: Jane Espenson and Brad Bell by Jen Braun

Jen Braun — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:00:24 +0000

My first big road trip was from WV where I grew up to Biloxi, Mississippi to see my great-aunt. I still remember seeing the ocean for the first time, when I was 6, as we drive down the street in the town. The street just ended in water and it took my breath away.

Comment on PMC 102: Jane Espenson and Brad Bell by Titiz

Titiz — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:11:14 +0000

Big Titiz

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Jen Braun

Jen Braun — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:19:55 +0000

Mine is pretty pedestrian. Not sure if it even counts because it’s a music video, but OK Go’s “Here it Goes Again” enchanted me for a while. Think I’ll go watch it again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTAAsCNK7RA

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by soulistheanswer

soulistheanswer — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:08:12 +0000

“The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger”. Not only is it hilarious, you learn something to, at least the first time you see it, after that i’m not exactly sure why i watched it over and over again. Also how awesome is that, it gets bitten by a cobra and survives! .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Rick_Moranis

Rick_Moranis — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:15:12 +0000

Baker Street Walrus Mashup.

http://vimeo.com/2429759#

Such a terribly bleak song perfectly intercut with the lamest viral videos of days past. This made my day, my week, my year, and still cheers me up without fail. It’s the trainer fist pumping, the walrus aggressively taking the sax as to not miss his cue, and Gerry Rafferty trying to soak in everything (or forget…).

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Martin Jackson

Martin Jackson — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 01:51:06 +0000

This a hard one, because it was so long ago.

I’m not sure there was a single video I was obsessed with, but I do remember some really early web shows I watch like Miss Muffet and the Muff Squad.

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Alec

Alec — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:27:24 +0000

The first web video I ever got obsessed with was that news report about an attempt to blow up a whale carcass with dynamite. This was in the dial-up era, so it was tiny, and the compression artifacts filled up half the screen. It was still amazing.

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Kraig Whitman

Kraig Whitman — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:13:08 +0000

I think the first video I ever really got into was the Chuck Testa Taxidermy Commercial. I died the first time I watched it and showed it to all my friends. Eventually I showed it to one of my teachers and she still shows it to her class.

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Tom Steele

Tom Steele — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:09:04 +0000

Another vote for COPS/TROOPS here, I love how Tom Servo was one of the droids.

Anyway, I’m now addicted to Pocket Planes. CURSE YOU DAN HARMON!

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Jeff B.

Jeff B. — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:35:59 +0000

Easily it was ‘F You Baltimore’, the subtext of every car commercial made plain. It hits right in the juvenile, immature, funny guts that I hope to never lose. There’s nothing high-brow or sophisticated about this, but I love it all. I showed every friend I had, and found many of their reactions to be lacking. It probably didn’t help that I was just staring at them and smiling wide while they watched. Please peruse it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUTWz7nu_wk

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Chelsea

Chelsea — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:21:35 +0000

The Ron Swanson drunk on Snake Juice & dancing on a loop set to Who Dat Girl is the first web video I was really obsessed with. Ron Swanson dancing with that little hat is already one of the funniest things ever so it on a loop was just magic for me. I just let it play every time I get on my computer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnJb07H3v2w&list=FLnEjr8chopIsPLIPdqTBVyQ&index=81

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Faith

Faith — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:01:20 +0000

The video that I can remember getting ridiculously obsessed with is the clip for madtv “Can I have your number?”–it still kills me to this day when I watch it. I remember sending it to all of my friends, and posting bumper stickers (remember those?) on fb to my friends that said stuff like “Can I have it??” or “Y’vonne-my little cwossaint…a little brie on my cwossaint”. And yes I could probably recite the whole thing by heart still.

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Danny

Danny — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:27:52 +0000

I think my first would be the video for the song “The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny” by Lemon Demon: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/285267.

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Rebecca R.

Rebecca R. — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:13:32 +0000

The first internet video I was obsessed with was the music video of “Everybody to the Limit” by Strong Bad. My brother showed it to me when I was eleven or twelve, and from that point on I was hooked. I started religiously going to HomestarRunner.com and watching everything they put out. From there, I discovered the wonder that is the internet. So, one could say that that video gave me the push I needed to become the dedicated citizen of the internet I am today!
As a side note, I can’t not talk about internet videos without linking to my niece’s very first instructional video, how to make bubble juice the easy way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLqkYp093uw I can’t help it. I’m a proud aunt.

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Shane

Shane — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 07:12:20 +0000

Not really a good story about this but the first web video that I was obsessed with was probably Ebaum’s World’s animated End of the World video. I used to watch it almost everyday which wasn’t easy because this was back in the dial-up days so it would take hours to load.

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Geoffrey Gould

Geoffrey Gould — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:20:43 +0000

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First Question answered: possibly the first video I thought hilarious and creative: the (full) John William’s Superman Theme Song… with lyrics: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ELNh23yRiJc

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Christine

Christine — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:25:11 +0000

The first web video I was obsessed with would be Nerimon’s “Pokemon What Happened To You?” which was just an acoustic song, but he captured all the awesome–and terrible yet fond–things about the original pokemon games, and all the unnecessary or straight-out silly things they’ve done to the games since then, from the radio on the pokedex to ditto’s sole use as an egg-producer.

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Brandon S.

Brandon S. — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:21:36 +0000

First Web Video I was obsessed with was a weird one. It was a youtube series by a guy named Robert Benfer, but he went by the name Knox. and he made Claymations. First one I saw was Hotdog Job. I was like 10 or 11 when I saw them and they completely shaped my sense of humor and the kind of things I like today. It was like If Tim and Eric made cartoons. I got OBSESSED and I even got a signed DVD of the series for Christmas. I would quote them nonstop. I would try making my own and fail miserably. And just recently he announced hes ending the series Next Year. And some part of me Understands. But it’s like the last part of my childhood that’s still around and now that its ending I’m realizing i’m growing up but thanks to Knox I know I can grow up and still do childish things. That Signed DVD Is still my most prized posession.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ibkv73uWsgY

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:03:37 +0000

The first web video I can remember being obsessed with was this talking cat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LBKVXyrHcw . I watched that video countless times, and it never got less funny. I ended up scouring youtube for every talking animal video I could find, but none could beat it.

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Curtis

Curtis — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:29:36 +0000

The first web video that I was ever obsessed with was called “Hi I’m a Marvel and I’m a DC,” a parody of the “Hi I’m a Mac and I’m a PC” commercials that were running at the time. It basically poked fun at the DC movie franchise and how outdated and poorly structured it was compared to the newer Marvel movies. When I first came across it, I was completely obsessed with Marvel Comic (still am) and became this crazy die hard fanboy at the age of 12. None of my friends were really that nerdy, so I was pretty much alone in my comic obsession. I loved the video because it showed that there were people who liked the same weird stupid stuff that I liked. I had yet to realize how many of us weirdos there actually were…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av6fWfmugds

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by corinne

corinne — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:57:31 +0000

I know there were plenty of earlier ones, but all that comes to mind is Can’t Hug Every Cat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP4NMoJcFd4

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Lamb

Lamb — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:58:33 +0000

The first web video I remember DOWNLOADING (over a course of over half a day- no way was I going to try an wait for something to load as a streaming video! Streaming was lame in 2001!) was a short little video that someone had recorded at a convention in the 90s. It was a group of men watching the absolutely terrible trailer/sizzle reel to a failed American re-make of the anime Sailor Moon.

While the footage of the odd cartoon/live action hybrid remake was hilarious (25-year-old women pretending to be 12-year-olds, wheelchair dancing, wheelchairs in SPACE, the absolute worst of early 90s fashion, and an earworm of a terrible theme song) the fact that the only audience that you see and hear happen to be grown-ass men and that they’re so into watching this terrible footage from a show made purely with little girls in mind? That’s what really made me continue to watch it. Now I wonder, of course, if those same guys are now all “bronies”.

A version with the introduction cut off is, of course, on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwQSWrA9CNg

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Alex

Alex — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:48:48 +0000

The first web video i can recall watching and starting my tirade of youtube watching, was the Surfer Interview. http://youtu.be/hJdF8DJ70Dc I had watched other web videos previously but this one sticks out in my mind greatly.

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Bryan_

Bryan_ — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:03:23 +0000

The first web video I remember watching a hundred times was the original invisible rope prank. I don’t know what it was, maybe my love for Jackass type stuff at the time, but I remember just dying laughing at it over and over. For your viewing pleasure:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_15G4Y11dY

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:19:38 +0000

Halifax by Picnicface is definitely the first one that I watched over and over again. It is essentially a glorified powerpoint presentation, but I know all the words, and friends and I still quote lines from it.

“Dread Hawk” is still one of the funniest things to me in the entire world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz88kJSdT6Y

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Brett Etzel

Brett Etzel — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:24:46 +0000

The first video that i was obsessed with would definitely be Daughters by Derrick Comedy. Probably the funniest thing I’d ever seen on the Internet!

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by Colin

Colin — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:29:18 +0000

In the early days of the Internet I never had a computer or connection fast enough to download videos till I left for college with a brand new desktop and a school-sponsored T1 line. Finding the COPS/Star Wars parody TROOPS by Kevin Rubio was a revelation in that I was not actually the biggest Star Wars nerd ever. I watched it morning, noon, and night and showed it to everyone I met.

Comment on PMC 101: Dan Harmon and Erin McGathy by J.R.

J.R. — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:13:07 +0000

While I had seen many web videos over the years, I did not get totally obsessed until I watched the very first episode of Felicia Day’s “The Guild”. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve watched that video. It was so good, I ended up donating to “The Guild” several times to help them complete production of that original season.

Comment on PMC 96: Layla Kayleigh by eric

eric — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 20:40:24 +0000

please have her back

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by RonGross

RonGross — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:51:12 +0000

It’s a tie between Spaceballs and UHF. Not even for the fact that it’s Al, but I just love script! I know every line and quote it even today!

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Aaron Pierce

Aaron Pierce — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:48:44 +0000

I enjoy most parody movies, but the one I get into most is Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Love the theme song (we’re men in tights). I hit the high note real nicely myself.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Jason

Jason — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:01:54 +0000

The first parody film that I really got into was Hot Shots Part Deux. I was a kid when it came out so I didn’t get some of the references until a few years later, but I still watched it every time it came on HBO.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Ben S

Ben S — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:38:06 +0000

Young Frankenstein is one of my dad’s favorite movies so we watched it every Halloween together. It is truly a great movie.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by MikeL

MikeL — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:05:15 +0000

I was a kid when Hot Shots/Par Deux/Robin Hood:MiT came out. We used to love Mel Brooks Robin Hood: Men in Tights and I still love it today.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Cheeseball701

Cheeseball701 — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:17:29 +0000

I saw Austin Powers when I was six, and I watched it endlessly on VHS (what’s funny is that Skyfall is the first Bond movie I have seen). Later I came to love UHF and the Zucker movies.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by John McKelvey

John McKelvey — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:31:59 +0000

Airplane was my first back when I was a teen.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Tom Steele

Tom Steele — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:48:18 +0000

The first I remember seeing was Airplane, probably when I was 8 or so. And I really do think it’s never been topped. The only satire I love more is Dr. Strangelove, but I didn’t see that until high school.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Caelan V.

Caelan V. — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:39:29 +0000

The first parody film I was really into was “spaceballs” it was so darn funny.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Rob S.

Rob S. — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:24:05 +0000

“Airplane” was the one I got excited for when it came on TV. I am old.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Rogermuyo

Rogermuyo — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:22:59 +0000

I got really into Not Another Teen Movie. It perfectly skewers all of the teen movie tropes and some that apply to other genres as well (like the token black guy, slow clapping guy) and it even throws in a musical number. If you’re a huge Hughes fan or an American pie connoisseur you owe it to yourself to check out this movie.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by corinne

corinne — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:21:19 +0000

Robin Hood Men in Tights! But then, I maaay be basing that on suspect metrics. http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx98t02CNf1qa3s4do1_500.jpg

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Spencer Loeck

Spencer Loeck — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:09:51 +0000

Mine would have to be Hot Shots! I mean chickens as arrows, come on people!

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Kristen Lantz

Kristen Lantz — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:11:31 +0000

I’m a huge fan of Weird Al, so of course I love UHF. Another parody movie I love is Vampires Suck! 🙂 both are very funny!

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Troy Thomas

Troy Thomas — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:56:06 +0000

The first one I really got into was Spaceballs. I just love that film, and after that I saw Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles, setting up my lifetime affection for Mel Brooks. I still maintain that Spaceballs is more entertaining than all the Star Wars films combined.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Jen Braun

Jen Braun — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:37:49 +0000

Easy question! Weird Al has been my hero since I was 14 in 1985….I love him forever. UHF!! (I even bought and am learning to play an accordion.)

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Devin

Devin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:42:04 +0000

The first parody film I ever really got into was “Spaceballs”, Mel Brookes’ love letter to the Star Wars franchise written with a poien pen. Whenever i think of the “ridiculous speed” scene I still crack up.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by mikeyp

mikeyp — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:23:02 +0000

First parody movie i remember is Naked Gun.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Greg

Greg — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:58:42 +0000

Aside from the aforementioned UHF, the first ones that really caught my eye were the Naked Gun series. Of course, Al was a guest star in all three installments, so that never hurt!
To this day , both the movies and the short-lived TV Series of the same name are among my favorites.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Patricia M. Wolf

Patricia M. Wolf — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:48:34 +0000

UHF is my favorite. Naked gun 33 1/3 takes second.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Dustin

Dustin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:19:22 +0000

The Big Bus. I know this predates Airplane but I used to watch it on TV as a kid.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Rik

Rik — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:05:19 +0000

Beefaroni sang for me. My life is complete and I can die happy.
Also, I love Cole’s expression in that picture.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Patti Brown

Patti Brown — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:42:59 +0000

The first parody film I was really into (probably the first one I’d seen) was “Airplane”.

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Wes

Wes — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:05:33 +0000

Definitely UHF….love it!

Comment on PMC 100: “Weird Al” Yankovic by Richard

Richard — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:02:02 +0000

Without a doubt, “Airplane!” is the funniest parody film I’ve seen. In fact, it was the first comedy film I was ever shown as a child. And every other film has just been a pale comparison to that one.

Comment on PMC 99: Deborah Ann Woll and EJ Scott by Jen Braun

Jen Braun — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 04:16:57 +0000

Sadly it didn’t happen for me until I was 39, but I still love playing Ultimate Frisbee!

Comment on PMC 99: Deborah Ann Woll and EJ Scott by Rebecca R.

Rebecca R. — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 07:46:11 +0000

The first organized sport I played was AYSO soccer. I think I started when i was five, and I distinctly remember not understanding what I was doing there. For the first few weeks, I would stand where they put me, and refuse to run or kick the ball. I eventually figured it out, and I actually played soccer for the next five or six years.

Comment on PMC 99: Deborah Ann Woll and EJ Scott by Danny

Danny — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:38:03 +0000

Colossus is actually named “Piotr Rasputin”.

Comment on PMC 99: Deborah Ann Woll and EJ Scott by Liz

Liz — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:13:30 +0000

My first sport was also T-Ball. I think I was on the “Yankees”.

I really enjoyed this podcast. It was weird timing because I am running my first marathon this weekend. If EJ Scott can run 12 marathons in 12 months, then I can run one in my life, right?

Comment on PMC 99: Deborah Ann Woll and EJ Scott by Joe B

Joe B — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:15:01 +0000

The first sport I actually remember is Tee-ball when I was five, but I am told that I was in a swim league the year before.

Comment on PMC 99: Deborah Ann Woll and EJ Scott by corinne

corinne — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:31:05 +0000

I played soccer as a kid, and was suuuuper lazy about it.

Long before I saw MST3K, I was reading MiSTings of Sailor Moon fanfic. Doesn’t get much nerdier/better.

Comment on PMC 99: Deborah Ann Woll and EJ Scott by Brett D.

Brett D. — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:23:13 +0000

Does bowling count as a sport? If so I was on a bowling league in fifth or sixth grade. It was weird because we were forced on a team with strangers. The father of one of my team members ended up being my eighth grade music teacher. Every time is saw him I’d think “I’m sure that guy is an alcoholic”.

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by Frank

Frank — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 02:42:27 +0000

My very first solid food as a baby was Cream of Wheat. But it turns out I was/am allergic to wheat. Surprise!!! And off to the hospital I went. What fun for my parents. Sigh.

Comment on Last Chance for 100th episode shout out! by Rik

Rik — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:31:41 +0000

Aaaaaaa was I still on time? Stupid time zones!
I don’t have any specific thank you requests but I do love beefaroni. Or if you could somehow mention the song Love You Like A Love Song that would be great.

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:45:07 +0000

I developed an allergy to sulfa drugs in college. It started off slowly. I thought just I had a sore throat, so I went to the doctors. He told me not to worry about it but whatever I do don’t stop taking the sulfa drug. So I continued to go to classes as I slowly lost the ability to breathe. One of my teachers told me he was disappointed that I wasn’t speaking up more in class. I finally went to the hospital when I couldn’t breathe if I was lied down on my back.

Comment on Last Chance for 100th episode shout out! by Doug

Doug — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 04:33:48 +0000

Made a donation,REALLY REALLY hope Beefaroni would stop by during the shout outs…

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by Kate

Kate — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:41:11 +0000

Hey guys! Love the show. The term ‘meme’ originates from the wonderful genius scientist Richard Dawkins, who uses it to describe NON-genetic traits that move through the population.

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by Joshanna

Joshanna — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:27:52 +0000

1st allergic reaction:

I developed an asthmatic reaction to a mold that was growing in my 4th grade classroom. 2 of my best friends had similar reactions and one of them even had to be transferred to a different class. I had never had any sort of asthma symptoms before that and the asthma has stuck with me since then :/ Now I’m a cool kid with a cool kid inhaler.

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by Rachel Frumkin

Rachel Frumkin — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:34:06 +0000

I have quite possibly one of the worst allergies. I found out about a year ago after a night of having drinks with friends that I am allergic to alcohol. I found this out because I had a single beer and awoke the next morning with swollen lips( Angelina Jolie style) and hives all over my face and ears. I am 27 and the bar scene is prevalent in my social life so being allergic to booze sucks. It could be worse yes but a bummer non the less. This happens with any kind of booze and along with the swollen lips and hives I also get violently ill like hang over symptoms times 1000.

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by Brett

Brett — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:28:51 +0000

I found out I was severely allergic to penicillin when I was in kindergarten. I broke out in hives all over, and on top of that, my eyes were swollen shut! Scary! To this day, I’m missing a small row of eyelashes where my eyes puffed up, and apparently, eyelash hair loss ensued.

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by Ed

Ed — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:41:50 +0000

I’ve had eczema since childhood, so (skin) allergies have been a dime a dozen for me. My first serious allergic reaction, though, happened when I was about six: I was with my father, going grocery shopping, and he bought a bag of Laura Schudder’s ridged potato chips, sour cream and chive flavor. I just ripped into it and started pigging out on those chips. About five minutes later, my arms and the inside of my thighs (!) began to break out into pink half-dollar sized welt-like hives! My skin was itching like crazy – and no amount of scratching could make it any better. The hives went down a few hours later, but I never craved LS chips ever again.

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by Jen Braun

Jen Braun — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:38:40 +0000

Mine was this week. I had to do a sleep study. When I woke up, every spot where they’d put electrodes was red and all puffed up. My coworkers the next day tried to call them hickies. 🙁

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:50:59 +0000

When I was 12 I was taking a very drug to help with acne and I had the one in bazillion allergic reaction that gave the symptoms of a brain tumor, including my left eyeball drifting. Several spinal taps later I was fine.

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by Jen

Jen — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:16:21 +0000

My first allergic reaction happened after I had a bender and drank a whole bottle of wine one night. The next morning I was covered in hives. Everywhere! They lasted for 3 days straight. I could not stop itching myself. Everywhere!

I found out I am allergic to sulfates, which is a preservative used in most wine making. Turns out I am more of a beer drinker now. I think for a very good reason.

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 04:11:01 +0000

My first allergic reaction was also the dumbest thing I did as a child. I was walking in my parents’ garden one day along their stone retaining wall, and a bee landed in front of me. I stomped on the bee and then immediately reached down to pick it up with my thumb and forefinger. The stinger went right into my thumb (oh hay, bee stingers still work even when they’re dead), and my thumb swelled up to the size of the Washington Monument. It was the first and only allergic reaction I have had to date because I now avoid bees, wasps, hornets, etc. at all costs. Huzzah!

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by corinne

corinne — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 03:30:32 +0000

When I was a kid we were at some ag fair where they were shearing sheep and giving out clumps to all the kids around. My whole arm got freckles and itched for aaaages!

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 03:18:36 +0000

The first allergic reaction I remember having was to penicillin – I broke out in a crazy rash all over and was SO itchy. It was pretty nasty.

Random aside, I’m also allergic to sulfa drugs (I got ridiculously sick after being given them while in the hospital once), so I totally knew what Cole was talking about when you guys had that discussion haha.

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by Allison

Allison — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:43:22 +0000

I had my eyebrows waxed once, not at my usual place and my face swelled up around my eyes. I couldn’t open them more than a slit, it looked like I got punched.

Comment on PMC 98: Retta and Meredith Salenger by Chelsea

Chelsea — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:33:39 +0000

My first allergic reaction happened pretty recently. My brother bought some Biore pore strips and I put some on my nose and forehead. My skin had a bad reaction to something in them. My face was pretty red for a while.

Comment on PMC 97: Matt Walsh by Jenny Smith

Jenny Smith — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:06:45 +0000

I went as a Punk Rock Funker! I realize that this costume is impossible and a contradiction in itself, but I was 9.

Comment on PMC 97: Matt Walsh by shamoc

shamoc — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:40:19 +0000

I went as Hipster Mermaid to a party this year (complete with a bright red wig and glasses). I thought it was great and I nailed it until various people thought I was Raggedy Ann.

Comment on PMC 97: Matt Walsh by Jen Braun

Jen Braun — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:14:17 +0000

I tried to be an astronaut and used Al foil. It all ripped and I looked like a Jiffy Pop after the fire popped everything! 🙁

Comment on PMC 97: Matt Walsh by corinne

corinne — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:41:10 +0000

Oh, and this is what he was trying to think of, where animations get too good and it creeps people out – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley

Comment on PMC 97: Matt Walsh by corinne

corinne — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:14:22 +0000

I never had any super awful ones, but my first year of law school I went as ‘the walk of shame’, and most people got it/thought it was funny, but one person thought the smeared makeup was supposed to be black eyes and a puffy lip, and guessed ‘domestic abuse’… Cuz that’s an awesome costume?

Comment on PMC 96: Layla Kayleigh by Rain

Rain — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:30:56 +0000

For my birthday, my sisters took me gambling at the nearest casino boat. My birthday is on the 15th of July. All night, my meager winnings were my birthday number. On one slot machine, I matched 3 15’s to win $15.00. At one point, I gambled away $5, then found a $20 chip on the ground. Every time I pulled a receipt out of a slot machine, it was always something like $1.50, $3.15, etc. Always with a 15 in it. Sadly, I did not win $15,000 that night. But still. Freaky.

Comment on PMC 96: Layla Kayleigh by Jen Braun

Jen Braun — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:00:21 +0000

Dad took us to Atlantic City. I won $60 on a slot machine and had to have him claim it since I was underage. (It was more lax then, in the 80s.) He made me split it with him!

Comment on PMC 96: Layla Kayleigh by Chrissy

Chrissy — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:12:14 +0000

Cole might be wearing the best shirt ever.

Comment on PMC 96: Layla Kayleigh by corinne

corinne — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:04:28 +0000

We used to trade gerbil babies back to the pet store for shavings and food every months!

I played a few games of candy poker… The stakes are high, but…get lower as people keep eating their chips. I do pretty decently, not that I’m good at poker, but because I never get barfy from too much candy. Glorious!

Comment on PMC 95: Jim O’Heir by Rikke Henneberg

Rikke Henneberg — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:32:47 +0000

The first camping experience I remember vividly was when my dad had to drive a race 300 kilometers away, so my mom, dad, sister and I spend the night in a four person tent which in its own was okay. But during the night I discovered that I apparently suffer from severe claustrophobia, so I did not close an eye the whole night as I kept waking up all the time in a panic. I also refused to let my mom close the opening of the tent because I felt better when I could touch the grass. Oh and did I mention that is was pouring rain and thundering all night.

Suffice to say I did not enjoy it.

But I have since sort of come to terms with camping and will not fight anyone inviting me along on a trip.

Comment on PMC 95: Jim O’Heir by Jen Braun

Jen Braun — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:03:31 +0000

Ooh, I have an unrelated question. If you take commercials out of an Oprah episode, bow long is it? I imagine 1/2 hr.

Comment on PMC 95: Jim O’Heir by Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:33:55 +0000

Dad took my sister and me to Summersville Lake (WV) when I was about 10. My sister would have been 7 and she tried to waterski. She fell, right away of course, and didn’t let go! Dad was dragging her face-first in the water for a while while I guiltily laughed. I liked that trip.

Comment on PMC 95: Jim O’Heir by Joshanna

Joshanna — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:59:29 +0000

I’ve NEVER gone camping. EVER! And I really want to before I die. Someone take me camping! I want to make a fire! I want to sleep in a tent! I want to roast marshmallows over a campfire! I want to be scared of being eaten by a bear!!

Growing up we took lots of long walks in the woods and when my sister was born when I was 2 years old, my parents asked me where I wanted to take her first and I told them Jockey Hollow (a forest area in NJ) so on her 2nd day of life, we went for a walk in the woods. And a bird pooped on me.

Comment on PMC 95: Jim O’Heir by corinne

corinne — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:26:59 +0000

I think the only time I camped was with my girl scout troupe. We made little stoves out of tin cans to cook our Chicken Tonight, and nearly caught the pine-needle-strewn forest floor on fire. Hated scouts, hated camping.

Comment on PMC 95: Jim O’Heir by R Dale

R Dale — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:18:21 +0000

Yeah, I’m actually kind of impressed that Bieber was quick-witted enough to make the joke. And also disappointed that no one got it. Come on, Jerry!

Comment on PMC 95: Jim O’Heir by Skyler Durden

Skyler Durden — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:43:00 +0000

Three comics on the show and no one got Bieber’s joke? A thousand Anchorman fans are facepalming right now.

http://youtu.be/2FM3Em7FIOc

Comment on PMC 94: Brooklyn Brothers (Ryan O’Nan and Michael Weston) by Melanie

Melanie — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:44:02 +0000

As a kid, I listened to the Little Mermaid soundtrack on my Talk ‘n Play every night going to sleep, but I’d jump up and turn it off by track 3 (Ursula)… When I was old enough to buy music, the first soundtrack I remember loving was “That Thing You Do.” It’s still great – definitely holds up!

Comment on PMC 94: Brooklyn Brothers (Ryan O’Nan and Michael Weston) by Brett D.

Brett D. — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:27:12 +0000

You don’t know me, so I’ll admit it… The first soundtrack I can remember being obsessed with was the Galaxy Quest soundtrack. I still love David Newmans’ score through out and I’ve had the theme song as my ringtone for the past 2 years and I still enjoy it.

Comment on PMC 94: Brooklyn Brothers (Ryan O’Nan and Michael Weston) by corinne

corinne — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:13:15 +0000

The first movie soundtrack I loved was from Austin Powers. Bought it, was crushed it didn’t have Secret Agent Man. Next soundtrack I got, from The Wedding Singer, didn’t You Spin Me Round – again, super disappointing.
Now I listen to the 28 Days Later soundtrack while I nap, and have terrifying dreams.

Comment on PMC 94: Brooklyn Brothers (Ryan O’Nan and Michael Weston) by Jen Braun

Jen Braun — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:35:48 +0000

My first movie soundtrack obsession was The Full Monty…..when I listen to it I watch the movie over in my head!

Comment on PMC 94: Brooklyn Brothers (Ryan O’Nan and Michael Weston) by Moni Bolis

Moni Bolis — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:05:11 +0000

I can’t wait to see the movie, I already bought the soundtrack 🙂
My first album was from Pokémon the moive…I was a 90’s kid

Comment on PMC 94: Brooklyn Brothers (Ryan O’Nan and Michael Weston) by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:31:39 +0000

AHHHH!!!!!!!! I have been obsessed with these guys since I saw The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best in Toronto last year. You have NO IDEA how happy it makes me to see this happening!

To answer the question – the first soundtrack I ever listened to obsessively was obviously the soundtrack to I Know What You Did Last Summer. Terrible movie, great soundtrack.

Comment on PMC 94: Brooklyn Brothers (Ryan O’Nan and Michael Weston) by Jeff Whaley

Jeff Whaley — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:56:23 +0000

The first soundtrack I was obsessed was The Three Musketeers because of the power ballad “All For Love” about the power of orgies. Love the podcast, keep it up guys.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 9/5/12 by jeam

jeam — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:06:27 +0000

Good articles. I will come back regularly to get more information. Please look through cheap soccer jerseys if you are interested in the sports.

Comment on PMC 93: Legends of Voice Acting w/ Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Tara Strong, Cree Summer and Phil LaMarr by Jen Braun

Jen Braun — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:51:58 +0000

The first impression I ever did was M. Ali, saying just three words: “I want Frazier”. Just say it breathily and drag out the “zier” in the last word. Done.

Comment on PMC 93: Legends of Voice Acting w/ Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Tara Strong, Cree Summer and Phil LaMarr by jeam

jeam — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:06:42 +0000

Good articles. I will come back regularly to get more information. Please look through cheap soccer jerseys if you are interested in the sports.

Comment on PMC 93: Legends of Voice Acting w/ Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Tara Strong, Cree Summer and Phil LaMarr by John LaPiana

John LaPiana — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:51:15 +0000

My first impression was of Pee Wee Herman. I was 11 and called in to a local radio station. I guess I did a good job, because they were about to put me on the air…but I folded like a cheap hooker who got hit in the stomach by a fat guy with sores on his face.

Comment on PMC 93: Legends of Voice Acting w/ Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Tara Strong, Cree Summer and Phil LaMarr by Jonathan Agar

Jonathan Agar — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:16:41 +0000

In a pseudo-meta turn of events, my first impression a copy of PMC favorite Rob Palsen in his role of Raphael. I grew up with the cartoon and have always loved Rob’s voice. Unfortunately, my rendition was terrible an consistently annoyed my mom.

On a related note, it’s so satisfying to her Rob return to the turtles as Donatello. I was weary of the new TMNT but knowing Rob was involved had me give it a chance and it turned out to be pretty spectacular.

Comment on PMC 93: Legends of Voice Acting w/ Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Tara Strong, Cree Summer and Phil LaMarr by Joe Shirley

Joe Shirley — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:49:54 +0000

My first impression was of a broken starter on my Mom’s Plymouth Fury. The mechanic was able to accurately diagnose the problem based on my impression alone. I think I was 9.

Comment on PMC 93: Legends of Voice Acting w/ Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Tara Strong, Cree Summer and Phil LaMarr by Nestor Velazquez

Nestor Velazquez — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:02:25 +0000

My first impression was, Shaggy from Scooby Doo, it was really great actually. I remembered entertained all my friends saying: “Zoinks! Like a G-G-Ghost!!” my 2nd was Woody woodpecker XD

Comment on PMC 93: Legends of Voice Acting w/ Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Tara Strong, Cree Summer and Phil LaMarr by Dominique

Dominique — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:09:31 +0000

Oh, and I think it was a pretty good impression… I can do it now and I think it’s alright.

Comment on PMC 93: Legends of Voice Acting w/ Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Tara Strong, Cree Summer and Phil LaMarr by Dominique

Dominique — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:07:01 +0000

I’m only 16 but I’ve been impersonating things since… Forever. The farthest back I can remember is doing “I’m Banjo!” From the n64 game, “Diddy Kong Racing.”

Comment on PMC 93: Legends of Voice Acting w/ Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Tara Strong, Cree Summer and Phil LaMarr by Goddard

Goddard — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 07:17:14 +0000

The earliest impression I can remember was of Dr. Claw from the Inspector Gadget. Me and a few of my friends went to see the Inspector Gadget movie back in the early 2000’s and I remember being disappointed by the face that Dr. Claw didn’t have his normal balls-the-size-of-a-small-galaxy voice. Apparently, my friends never saw the cartoon, or at least had no memory of Dr. Claws crazy murderous robot voice (keep in mind that we were all about 7-8), so I attempted to mimic the voice for them. I gave a deep stance, put my entire body into it, and let loose with the deepest voice I could muster. That was the day I learned that people don’t mind if you puke in public, so long as your a child. I still feel sorry for that elderly couple that stood in front of me.

Comment on PMC 93: Legends of Voice Acting w/ Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Tara Strong, Cree Summer and Phil LaMarr by Jeffrey

Jeffrey — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 06:36:11 +0000

I did not really learn to develop an appreciation for animation or the incredibly talented voice actors that bring its characters to live until I was a teenager. However, I definitely remember trying to impersonate characters from Futurama and Drawn Together specifically, and still do today! My favorites from Futurama have been Billy West’s Fry and Professor Farnsworth, John DiMaggio’s Bender, Phil LaMarr’s Hermes Conrad, Maurice LaMarche’s Morbo. In Drawn Together, my favorites are more female-heavy, Cree Summer’s Foxxy Love, Tara Strong’s Princess Clara and Toot Braunstein, and Jess Harnell’s Captain Hero. Unfortunately, I make for a much better fan than I do voice actor/impressionist, but I still have fun with them on my own!

Comment on PMC 93: Legends of Voice Acting w/ Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Tara Strong, Cree Summer and Phil LaMarr by Jake

Jake — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 04:37:30 +0000

My first impressions were my friends and I quoting dialogue from Spongebob Squarepants. The impressions weren’t very good, but the joy came from the back-and-forth we would have. I still quote Spongebob to this day.

Comment on PMC 93: Legends of Voice Acting w/ Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Tara Strong, Cree Summer and Phil LaMarr by K. Ann

K. Ann — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:43:42 +0000

Well, Baxter Stockman in the original (adult) Mirage comics WAS black, so it’s not a surprise. They made him white in the 80’s cartoon, because they were scared of having an African American villain in a kids’ cartoon.

Comment on PMC 93: Legends of Voice Acting w/ Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Tara Strong, Cree Summer and Phil LaMarr by fatcraftybitch

fatcraftybitch — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:59:16 +0000

Not sure if it counts but the first impression I ever did was the PeeWee Herman laugh. I thought it was AMAZING at the time and thought I was going places…the first impersonation I did that included actual words however, was my version of Cher singing “Turn Back Time”. To this day I break out this impersonation but I label it more appropriately – “Hey guys, do you want to hear my impersonation of Sean Connery impersonating Cher singing ‘Turn Back Time’?”

Comment on So You Think You Can Predict? We have a winner… by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:03:33 +0000

What just happened?!?!?

Thank you, the feeling is mutual. Is it sad how excited I am about the stamps? And have I mentioned how distracting Alex Wong’s biceps were throughout Newsies (on Broadway)?

Comment on PMC 92: Arden Myrin, April Richardson and Guy Branum by Michael

Michael — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 18:35:47 +0000

My first concert was ‘Queen’ during the Fat Bottomed Girls tour. I was 11. And my cousin took me because he knew I was a fan. The show opened, if I remember correctly with a medley of “Bicycle”and “Fat B.G” and out rides about 30 fat bottomed girls, all topless. BTW. I smoked pot that night for the first time, it was a joint rolled in Strawberry Rolling Papers.

Comment on PMC 92: Arden Myrin, April Richardson and Guy Branum by Eric

Eric — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:35:32 +0000

I might catch some heat for this, but my first disappointing concert was Radiohead back in the spring of 1998. I’m not really a fan but my friend was going to see them up in Toronto, and being from the suburbs of Richmond, VA, I thought it’d be a cool trip. Unfortunately, we were literally sitting in the last row of the nosebleed section in the stadium. I remember because I ended up resting my head back against the wall after spending the first few minutes squinting to see the band on stage. If the seats had been better, I might have actually enjoyed the experience, but it was pretty terrible. At least I learned that Toronto is really nice!

Comment on PMC 92: Arden Myrin, April Richardson and Guy Branum by Emily

Emily — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:45:48 +0000

John Mayer. I had heard his demo cd and then Room for Squares came out. I was so glad to get tickets at the Ryman in Nashvile in a pretty decent location. Unfortunately, nothing could dispel the hours of douche baggery that soon followed. I have never been to a show where the performer was more impressed with himself than this one. I remember leaving just feeling dirty. My friend and I drowned our sorrows with lots of coffee and pancakes at a nearby IHOP.

Comment on PMC 92: Arden Myrin, April Richardson and Guy Branum by Justin

Justin — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:45:25 +0000

My first disappointing concert experience was my first concert. It was Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad in a park maybe ten years ago. For whatever reason the stage was on the other side of an artificial lake. So despite being up front, he was at least a hundred feet away from me and the rest of the crowd. I think it was a bit embarrassing for everyone there.

Comment on PMC 92: Arden Myrin, April Richardson and Guy Branum by Joe

Joe — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:44:39 +0000

My first concert disapointment was in the 80’s, when a friend and I saw Trixter and the Scorpions. First, I had never heard of Trixter (and I’m pretty sure they were never heard from again), and they were a group of teenagers playing rote hair metal (and badly). Then the Scorpions came out, and they gave a performance I can only describe as lackluster. Or maybe fucking boring. They might as well have been lip synching to MTV. Very disappointting.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 9/18/12 by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:36:02 +0000

Ugh! I can’t believe you didn’t get to go!!! I hate stuff like that. After working in events I understand better how it happens but it doesn’t make it any less awful.

I loved the full top 20 number! Speaking of the top 20, how many of the repeated routines were from the first performance show? I think I counted four. I remember thinking, “This season is going to be amaaaaazing!” but the ratio of memorable numbers didn’t quite keep up. Good caption on Will and Amelia. She was all uncomfortable with doing the butt dance on Mia night and I wondered if she somehow didn’t notice this move. The season is over and I still don’t understand why everyone cries with the Exorcist guy dances.

I guess Tyce decided that yes, the piece was about the holly-cost even though they were so vague about it on the original episode. I’m a little shocked we didn’t see Allison in this finale, her piece with Chehon was better than this one. Maybe she was in the Lion King number but I couldn’t tell. It actually wasn’t my favorite but it was fun.

I was joking on Facebook a couple weeks ago that I wanted to go to a SYTYCD viewing party in Zurich but hadn’t heard of any… local boy makes good and all, but I’m not sure if this will ever air there. I wish Eliana was just the winner of the whole season so we didn’t have the messy male dancer decision on our hands. She clearly would have won if they hadn’t changed the rules. They swept Cyrus away so fast and possibly gave him Chehon’s flowers… since Eliana came back with the same bouquet. Messy, messy, messy and heartbreaking. The last moments of the season are always a little odd. But yes, great season.

Thanks for recapping and giving me a place to babble so my poor husband didn’t have to listen to it all!!!

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 9/18/12 by Megan

Megan — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:32:37 +0000

Loved the finale – even with the filler included. I was happy that Chehon and Eliana won. Loved Eliana all along, and it was great to see Chehon’s progress. I wouldve been upset if it had been Cyrus, mostly because it felt like some group dances and pairings were hurt by him (ex: I think the jazz dance that he and Melanie did would’ve been 10X better with many of the top 10 guys). His dances that were on point were amazing, but his off-dances could be painful.
Also – anyone else catch the weird audio bit where Cat’s voice popped up during a video? Any ideas?
All of the group dances were amazing tonight… I’m going to go rewatch them all now, haha. Also, I wonder if the Nappytabs routine was so great because of their time off. They’ve had a mixed bags of dances in the past, some amazing ones, some not so great, but maybe having time away from SYTYCD helped them develop one as memorable as this one.

Comment on PMC 92: Arden Myrin, April Richardson and Guy Branum by jackson

jackson — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 04:38:26 +0000

at ohio state the first weekend of classes they always have a free concert on the mall and my jr year t-pain came and proceeded to give a performance that was so bad i wondered why he even got on the stage. His set consisted of doing the hook to his 7 most popular songs (note i just said the hook…not even the whole fucking song!!!), dancing for a few seconds, promoting his label ever other minute (which was his dj yelling NAPPY BOY!!! followed by gunshots then a bomb dropping sound effect). Oh and because it was outside me the people i was with decided to leave early after he, in what has got to be the worst attempt to get along with your audience ever, said “boy, their sure are a lot of white people here”….unsurprisingly this did not go over well.

Comment on EVEN MORE guests announced for live PMC at RIOT fest in LA! by Angel

Angel — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:21:39 +0000

Hate to be a snob, but Phil LaMarr was not Aquaman on Justice League.
He played Green Lantern/John Stewart.
He currently plays Aquaman on a new show called Young Justice.

Comment on PMC 92: Arden Myrin, April Richardson and Guy Branum by Corinne

Corinne — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:45:14 +0000

I made it until pretty recently before being disappointed by a concert, but maybe 2 years ago I saw Big Pink, and it became real apparent that everything good about his voice on the cd was done by a computer or something. Bluh.

Also disappointing, my work computer doesn’t have whatever plugins to let me listen to this now!

Comment on PMC 91: Iain Morris by Eric

Eric — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:50:04 +0000

Hey, guys. I just got into podcasts within the past two months, and I’m really enjoying going through some of your older interviews. I’m looking forward to the next podcast to come out so the references are a little more topical compared to the ones I’ve been listening to recently.

Anyway, I’m not going to pass up a chance to win a sweet PMC t-shirt, so the first amusement park I can remember visiting is Sesame Place for a preschool field trip. Unfortunately, the only thing I really remember is a plastic Ernie taking a bubble bath with his rubber ducky because I wanted to jump in and join him. I didn’t then, but maybe one of these days…

Comment on PMC 91: Iain Morris by Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:26:38 +0000

When I was in Girl Scouts we took a trip to Six Flags every year. While I enjoyed taking a weekend trip with my friends (like a giant, overgrown slumber party), I hate roller coasters. I just don’t get the thrill of the adrenaline rush. Anyway, so all of the other girls would go on the Batman ride and our troop leader’s son (who was too young to go with them) and I would ride the Joker which was the big boat thing that goes back and forth. On top of that, I sat in the middle because I didn’t like going too high. Wow, recalling that makes me feel a little sad for young me.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 9/11/12 by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:44:36 +0000

No opening group number because that Tyce number was it and it was too awful to kick things off like that. I really try, I do, I try to appreciate that what he does might be good… but it doesn’t work.

I’ve actually thought Eliana would win from the start but I didn’t believe myself because how could two girls be clear winners from the start two seasons in a row? I didn’t like her partnered with Cyrus because he held her back so it was interesting to hear from her that she felt like she was in his shadow!

I wasn’t sure how I felt about Chehon until the routine with Allison. It really was great.

The pole dancing number had to happen since our introduction to Eliana way back in the auditions was about how she loves pole dancing and then they played footage of her doing her thang with the unflattering skin on pole sounds left in.

The Tiffany package was so good. Confirmed that we hadn’t seen her before the top 20 and that she knows she looks just like Audrey. She really is great, but I doubt she can beat Eliana… although she was *never* in the bottom.

Cyrus and Chehon were dancing the male version of of the Melanie and Sasha routine from last season, too funny. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdsTQoN4WcQ

The song choice for Alex and Eliana was awful, as were so many cliche/cheesy songs used this season… started with the Titanic piece and ended here. Come on guys! Yeah, I expected more from that routine given everything/everyone who went in to it.

I couldn’t watch Nigel’s thing about not voting for Cyrus, he started talking and I had to fast forward a minute. Too terrible even if he was thinking it. What a way to end things!

I can’t believe there is a whole week between voting and announcing the winner! Craziness. I’m going to go Eliana and Chehon… I’m not 100% sure but that’s my story and I’m sticking with it.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 9/11/12 by Megan

Megan — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:38:23 +0000

Great episode!

I agree with you on the awkwardness of Nigel’s final comment. I wish they couldve just asked the judges who they’d vote for, rather than him try to throw it out there during that critique. Instead it may rally the Cyrus fans to vote for him more because of the condescending comment.

While this season feels a little weaker to me (as I mentioned in some other review, I’m pretty sure season 4 was my fave), I’m still excited to see the finale and some of the better dances of the season.

I think the once a week set up has hurt this season, it seems to have gone by much faster, and not in the best way. However, I’m still loving seeing the All-stars come back. Alex Wong forever!

Now that I think about it, I can’t remember a group number this season that I loved. Anyone have a memorable one? Maybe the vastly different contestants this season made it hard to have a cohesive dance? Although maybe I’m just forgetting some…

End note – team Chehon and Eliana!

Comment on PMC 91: Iain Morris by Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:53:51 +0000

Love the Inbetweeners.

In regards to the first question, it was King’s Dominion (in Virginia) which I always find funny since I grew up in Florida and have been to Disney a billion times. My favorite ride (and the only I remember) was the Scooby Doo Rollercoaster. awwwww yeah.

Comment on PMC 91: Iain Morris by Darcie Wiley

Darcie Wiley — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:07:50 +0000

This podcast was excellent! Iain is totally charming and funny. I love you guys and really look forward to each new podcast and also listen to my favorites over again. You two are so great together, I would love to hear how you met and started working together. The first Amusment Park was Kings Island in Cincinnati, Ohio. The same one the Brady Bunch went to! I loved “The Spider” but it’s not there anymore. I loved that ride, and the line was always short, because everyone was waiting in line for the double roller coaster, “The Racer.” Good Times.

Comment on PMC 90: Jesse Thorn by Darcie Wiley

Darcie Wiley — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 14:32:26 +0000

My first rap song I remember was “Rapper’s Delight” yes I am an old bag.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 9/5/12 by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 05:30:36 +0000

Amy and Will! Noooooo! 🙁

I could not get over how tired and sad Katherine looked the whole time she was on camera but I didn’t get that routine either. It was fine but there’s been plenty similar routines that didn’t get that kind of response. In fact, it made me think of this which I think was much better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YFACU54KL4.

If I remember correctly Marco gets left at the alter and then this happens: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czcpQyI-MH8 so it all worked out for the best anyway!

While I’m referencing past routines, last week’s Ade with a brunette in purple reminds me of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORBnAy1DgcA

Oh good lord, the critique of the cha-cha was maybe the worst thing I’ve seen this season (but then again I’ve fast forwarded through a lot of Mary Murphy). Wrong names and wrong dances referenced, Nigel doesn’t know a tango from a paso? Yuck.

Tiffany is great and has surprised me how she’s lept to the front of the pack but I have a hard time believing she’ll beat Eliana. Honestly in the end I’d take any of the top three girls over the top three boys! What a year to finally have switched to double winners. I was sorry to see Cole go but not surprised. I think it will be Eliana and Cyrus in the end even though I’d like to see Chehon win in the name of dance.

Awesome season. Awesome recaps. Thanks!

Comment on PMC 91: Iain Morris by James

James — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:06:47 +0000

I grew up in Kansas City and there’s one amusement park there, Worlds of Fun, so when I was 5 my parents took me and my younger siblings there, which in retrospect must have been horrible for them in the hot humid, summer. My favorite part was the Timber-wolf, which is a wooden roller coaster and the only adult roller coaster I got to go on that day. It stood in stark contrast to the roller coaster in camp snoopy, which was a kiddie coaster where all the cars are segments of a caterpillar, and that caterpillar terrified me.

Comment on PMC 91: Iain Morris by corinne

corinne — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:52:26 +0000

Canobie Lake Park is right near me, and…uh anywhere selling fried dough was my favorite part? I always liked the carousel. We’d change horses when we were on the far side from the operator, so he couldn’t see us, and think we were being so mischievous.

Comment on PMC 91: Iain Morris by Jasmin

Jasmin — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:17:26 +0000

Looking forward to the U.S. premiere TOMORROW, Sept. 7th. If you’d like more info, you can follow the original Inbetweeners on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

– http:/www.facebook.com/theinbetweenersusa

– http:/www.twitter.com/theinbetweenersUSA

– http:/www.youtube.com/inbetweenersusa

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 8/29/12 by popmaster

popmaster — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:22:55 +0000

What a small world that you’re in Zurich! Actually I guess it’s kinda NOT a small world… but the fact that the photo of Chehon’s parents was taken so close to you is pretty damn amazing!

–“Best recap sentence ever written”– that made me blush…!

Thanks for all the great comments and feedback, Melissa. I look forward to your responses each week just as much as I look forward to catching some hot nipple action from the dancers.
–Heather

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 8/29/12 by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:52:17 +0000

I’m out of the country right now but finally caught up thanks to YouTube which is fun because I think the very first season I ever watched was patched together like this when I moved to Zurich mid-season (and it was also how I went back and watched important pieces from previous seasons).

I too thought Tiffany’s sister was dead! I don’t know if they went unnoticed on the previous episode but I think Witney was actually wearing Chehon’s pants from his hiphop and they’re just even saggier on her. I was surprised when no one commented on his pants. Also, Witney was amazing this week.

“Chehon was born in Chicago, got adopted by Swiss Sally Jesse Raphael & Andy Warhol, then went off to Ballet Hogwarts to perfect his dance wizardry.” = Best recap sentence ever written. And I especially love the photo because I’m sitting in Zurich right now. They’re standing down by my old grocery store (from when I lived here) and somehow that makes me like him more and how did I suddenly grow a Swiss-bias?!? I really liked Will’s number! At least it was a good note to go out on after the Bollywood kiss of death.

I’m basically here to just babble since predictions seem to be harder this season. I’m still feeling rather meh about the boys! I didn’t think it could happen but I’m starting to wonder if Cyrus really could pull this off! I’m sure he’ll be in the finale… seemed like they were trying to make us love Chehon this week so I wonder if they are pushing for him to have a chance againist Cyrus. I think you’re right about Cole, he’s a really great dancer and partner but maybe not so great at grabbing attention. If they could somehow get a Chehon vs Cole finale it might make for better dance but I don’t think it would keep the same spirit. Tiffany REALLY impressed me this week. Like with Audrey gone she doubled in power since they were the same dancer to me anyway. I think Eliana is a toe-shoe-in for the finale and I’m going to say for the win, thought I HATE that they reminded us that JTF compared her to Melanie right from the start. If Witney gains in power now that Lindsay is gone (the same scenario as Tiffany/Audrey) she will probably pull through to the finale as well. Making the top two girls a ballet dancer and a ballroom dancer so either way SYTYCD has expanded its horizons.

All in all a rather stellar top six!

Comment on PMC 90: Jesse Thorn by Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 07:22:48 +0000

I am a very new hip hop fan. The first time I ever got really into a hip hop song was when Jesse was interviewing Michael Rapaport about his A Tribe Called Quest documentary. He played Check The Rhime and it really knocked me on my ass. I could not believe what I was hearing. I grew up in the kind of middle class whitey suburbia where most kids would tell you “I like everything except country and rap”, and since then I hadn’t really come across anything but shitty 2000’s top 40 hip hop. Immediately after hearing that interview, I bought Low End Theory and started listening to it on repeat.

Comment on PMC 90: Jesse Thorn by Karrah

Karrah — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:59:28 +0000

I was obsessed with “Da’ Dip” by Freak nasty when I was maybe 8 or 9. My mom had the cassingle and I remember trying to learn all the words.

Comment on PMC 90: Jesse Thorn by Joe

Joe — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:52:31 +0000

The first hip-hop song I was really into, and still think is the dopest beat ever, is Peter Piper by Run DMC. That beat still makes me move!

Comment on PMC 90: Jesse Thorn by NL

NL — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:27:33 +0000

I don’t have an answer for the first question, never having been a big R&B/Hip Hop/Rap fan.

But.

I listened to this episode while I was on the bus. I have an early commute; it was 7 A.M. It’s a quiet ride full of business people.

And when y’all started talking about Downton Abbey, I started laughing so hard I snorted.

I think everyone else was too asleep to notice.

Comment on PMC 90: Jesse Thorn by corinne

corinne — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:33:52 +0000

I’m not sure that 2 Live Jew’s Kosher as They Wanna Be album counts, but Oy! It’s So Humid! gets stuck in my head to this day…

Comment on PMC 90: Jesse Thorn by Dan K from the U.P.

Dan K from the U.P. — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:22:58 +0000

At age 10 I purchased the 7″ vinyl single of ” Walk This Way” by Run DMC feat. Joe Perry and Steven Tyler. The department store clerk stapled my bag shut and chipped the record so I had to exchange it for a non-damaged copy before heading home to get my rap on.

Comment on PMC 90: Jesse Thorn by Joshua Laperle

Joshua Laperle — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:16:00 +0000

The first hip hop song I remember loving was Kriss Kross’ “I Missed the Bus.” and I remember how mortified my mother was when I was given the tape by my aunt fr my birthday. She was convinced my life would be ruined by the (non-existent) swearing. Then two years later I bought myself ODB’ Return to the 36 Chambers and all hope was lost.

Comment on PMC 90: Jesse Thorn by Brett D.

Brett D. — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:55:17 +0000

Does Will Smith’s Gettin’ Jiggy With It count rap/r&b? No? Okay then, never mind.

Comment on PMC 90: Jesse Thorn by Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:26:50 +0000

The first rap or R&B song I can remember being super in to is Aressted Develpment’s “Mr. Wendal.” I was probobly in 5th grade and my best friend’s older sister had the tape. I recorded the song on my Talkboy (classy I know), and listened to it over and over. It was a song about a homeless man and how he was more decent and respectable than many people. “Uncivilized you call him, but I just saw him eat off the food we waste.”

I can remember being in the backseet on a roadtrip with my grandparents listening to it (again, on my Talkboy) and my grandmother telling me to “turn off that trash music.” I tried to explain to her that the song actually had a positive message, but she insited all rap music was “evil.” I can still sing the song start to finish to this day. “Mr. Wendal yeah, O Mr. Wendal yeah.” Fond memories. And I loved my Talkboy.

Comment on PMC 89: Lake Bell by Russ

Russ — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 07:19:03 +0000

As a kid, I convinced myself that I had predicted a hockey trade in my dreams. Later, I decided that I’d actually just fallen asleep with the radio on, and had heard (in some semi-conscious state) about the trade during in the sports update.

p.s. That’s a great picture of you guys with Lake. The two ladies are absolutely stunning.

Comment on PMC 89: Lake Bell by Melanie

Melanie — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:27:50 +0000

I was 16 and came downstairs in the middle of the night to get a glass of water. I was half asleep and stumbling around a bit, but I looked up right as I was about to walk through the doorway to to the kitchen and there was a billowing figure towering over me! I screamed and immediately fell into the fetal position (surprisingly neither fight, nor flight)…

After freaking out for a bit, I dared a peek… And it was the dry cleaning. Not a proud moment.

Comment on PMC 89: Lake Bell by smartbunny

smartbunny — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 02:17:11 +0000

I don’t have a paranormal story, but I wanted to address the issue of leaving notes on peoples’ cars. Purposely taking two spots is so bad at my office building that I stopped hand-writing notes and made these cards. They are 100% bullshit.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/smartbunny/photo6.jpg

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 8/22/12 by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:15:23 +0000

This was a good episode despite having too much Tyce for my taste. Didn’t we all think he just put himself in the opening routine because, well, because he’s Tyce? I figured Cole was injured when he walked out to the ladder at the end (I’m guessing Cole had to take it easy and could only rehearse his competitive routine). That was a spazzy nonsense of a Gene Kelly tribute. Blah! The only thing I liked about it is it was like announcing the Eliana would finally get to shine. Umm, how old was that lady when she married (would be) 100 year old Gene?

Not to out my husband as a SYTYCD watcher but he was in the room and I said of Benjamin Millepied, “I think that’s Natalie Portman’s baby daddy” and he followed up with the Google assist and confirmed. I loved his quirky American/French accent. He must have demanded no mention of her. I’m impressed Nigel could resist. But shouldn’t Ben be on his honeymoon? He’s not just a baby daddy anymore!

I feel like they give Travis to whoever they want to stay the most. Witney and Cyrus are being coddled. I agree that Witney’s dance had nothing to do with being a ghost, should have been done without the makeup. Plus we got dead makeup again later in the show.

Jacob was an amazing dancer who I could tell wasn’t memorable to a lot of people but he was so damn good I think he went to the finals, I think he was third? One of my favorite memories of him is that he was dancing with the married ballroom dancer whose husband was also on the show and Nigel tried to tell her she had better chemistry with Jacob than with her husband. I was happy to see him but the number was blah.

They really paid Eliana back for having to hold back all these weeks. Can I take this moment to brag that I saw Alex in Newsies on Broadway? Evan and Jesse were there too. And Alex’s arms. Good lord! He played a sleeveless thug very nicely at one point in the show. That dance made me so happy.

I thought Audrey did well in hip hop! I was shocked to see her go before Tiffany who I find very similar to her but less memorable. Kind of like the Witney/Lindsay comparisons.

Let’s see… I’m guessing Will is done. He was already struggling and then Bollywood. But I suppose it could be Cole. Could they really get Cyrus through to the end?!? Hmmm… Cheon might actually pull this off despite not being all that likable.

It’s certainly either Eliana or Witney for the win… how about I vote with my heart and say Eliana? I think Lindsay might be done next week. If not, then Tiffany but she’s baffled me by staying in this long so I wouldn’t count her out.

I have once again babbled far too much. Sorry. 🙂

Comment on PMC 89: Lake Bell by Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:00:05 +0000

My first paranormal experience was in 5th grade. I was having a sleepover at a friend’s house who had allegedly had a ghost. We slept out in the living room, and I woke up suddenly in the middle of the night with a chill. I walked into the kitchen to get a glass of water. I had locked the door leading out to the backyard earlier that night, and the door was standing wide open – still locked.

Scared the absolute crap out of me.

Comment on PMC 89: Lake Bell by Jason

Jason — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:58:22 +0000

My first paranormal experience happened a month from now. That’s right, I said it. Did it just get weird up in here? You bet your ass it did.

It all started when I went to put in my new DVD of Children’s Hospital that I won from the Pop My Culture podcast. What is this show about? Do children run the hospital? That seems like an inefficient model, but times are tough. Thanks a lot Obama!

As I started to watch the show, I saw the reflection of what looked like Rob Corddry from the show behind me! To say it startled me, was putting it mildly. I turned around and he said, “Hey listener you win Lake Bell”. The chills went down my spine as I picked up the DVD and that exact phrase was written on the very copy that I had won from PMC.

Obviously I was disappointed because I had just bought a bell for my lake house. What I really needed was a bell for my apartment; or Apartment Bell. This is when things got really weird.

Suddenly Rob Corddry took off his mask, and it wasn’t him at all. It was Lake Bell, the actress. She was wearing a Rob Corddry Children’s Hospital suit. I thought to myself, that it made sense now. I had won Lake Bell, the actress.

But is it a prize? Lake Bell has been stalking me for years! Leave me alone Lake Bell! Please don’t pick me PMC! I don’t need this kind of stress in my life!

PS I just read this and two things come to mind. I will never get the 8 minutes it took to make up this story back. Numero dos… I need to get a life. Love the podcast Vanessa y Cole!

Comment on PMC 89: Lake Bell by Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:23:02 +0000

About 15 years ago I had a cat that died from feline leukemia. I had her cremated and I keep her ashes in a vase in my home. About five years ago I had a roommate who asked me what my other cat’s name was. Her question confused me because I only had one cat. She described a small black striped cat who was a bit shy. She would see it circle the legs of a table or chair and then it would be gone. It sounded just like my cat from years ago. I told my kids what the roommate said, and they confessed that they had recently performed a seance hoping to contact the spirit of our dead cat. Since then other friends have said they have seen the cat around our house.

Comment on PMC 89: Lake Bell by Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:13:29 +0000

When I was younger, I was living with some people in an old house and everything was hunky doory, except when you would catch slight shadows out of the corners of your eyes when you were near the laundry room in the basement, accompanied by the laundry doors opening on their own. This was super unfortunate for me because my room was right next to the laundry room. Fortunately, I tend to be of the mindset “if I don’t acknowledge them, they won’t acknowledge me”.

Comment on PMC 89: Lake Bell by Michael

Michael — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:03:35 +0000

I am an original NY er who was working in L.A. when 9/11 happened. I ended up going home sometime in 2012. I arrived the night before they had the unveiling of those 2 big spotlights representing the towers (where I had worked years prior). I went to the light ceremony with my female NY friend whom I drove cross country with. We were leaving the procession and we were at some really closed off blank street down by the holland tunnel when all of a sudden this enveloping smell of jasmine engulfed us. I looked around (it’s 10 @ night) the street is barren. I turn to Lisa, “Do you smell that?” and she was like crying and I am asking her what is the matter and she tells me that the Virgin Mary would anoint people in jasmine when they were wounded. My whole body sort of creeped out. I’m not a holy roller, but this was unspeakably delightful and scary.

Comment on PMC 89: Lake Bell by Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:31:58 +0000

When I was younger we moved a lot – not because I had a military parent, I just had financially irresponsible parents. In one house we lived in – my favorite house, actually – every time I was in the shower I would hear someone yelling or knocking on the door. It sounded like someone calling my name from downstairs. Or someone knocking a couple times on the door because they needed to use the bathroom or something. I assumed it was my brother or sister needing in the bathroom. I would get out, wrap a towel around myself, and stick my head out the door only to find nobody there. Often times I found I was the only person upstairs at all. It never frightened me though. I was always very open to and interested in paranormal things as a child/teenager.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 8/15/12 by Darcie Wiley

Darcie Wiley — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:09:13 +0000

Yeah, my predictions weren’t my favorites either, I was just going by audience response and judges remarks. I don’t have any real favorites.I haven’t gone back (as you do) to watch any dances since “Gravity” and that makes me kinda sad,I don’t know if it’s the contestants or different choreographers or what. “Gravity” was the last dance that really wowed me, and I wanted to watch over again. Bunheads sounds like a great show. Has anyone seen “All The Right Moves” with Travis and Nick? I watched the first one and a lot of SYTYCD alums are part of his dance company. Melanie,Allison,Ade,I think and a couple more.Some dancing, mostly drama.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 8/15/12 by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 06:10:20 +0000

Witney is not my favorite either. I’m just trying to predict here. I haven’t seen Bunheads but I think I would like to!

Comment on PMC 89: Lake Bell by Rob S.

Rob S. — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 03:29:30 +0000

Vanessa that is Madonna’s real first name.
I am sure I’ve had 1 or 2 of those. I just can’t remember it.

Comment on PMC 89: Lake Bell by corinne

corinne — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 03:07:22 +0000

What you guys were saying about if you think of something, it will/won’t happen… I tend to assume that that means it will happen. Which is a bummer, as I used to think about falling down the stairs all the time, and when I finally did, I launched from halfway up and landed chin-first on a wooden bench across the foyer. Tons of stitches. Tried really hard after that to never again picture falling off a sidewalk right in front of a moving car…

Comment on PMC 89: Lake Bell by Heather

Heather — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 01:06:13 +0000

When my younger sister was about 3 years old, she had a “paranormal” experience, at least through her eyes. I was about 7 and it was Easter morning. The Easter bunny brought us both fancy collectible stuffed rabbit toys, with jointed arms and detailed clothing and button eyes. My sister threw a shit fit for whatever reason (she was, and is, a reeeeeal brat) and threw her rabbit on the ground, screaming about how she didn’t like it. My mom picked the rabbit up and said to her “Look! You made him cry!”. Sure enough, there was a blue felt teardrop on his face, just below his eye. My sister immediately stopped crying and looked shocked- she then grabbed my otherwise-identical rabbit and discovered (to her horror) that MINE didn’t have a teardrop. Fearing some kind of stuffed animal assassination plot, she took hers back and apologized to him.
The part she didn’t see is that both rabbits had the teardrop on their cheeks (kinda of a strange detail, but whatever…), and she was so quick to throw a tantrum that she didn’t notice it to begin with. Just before my mom pointed it out to her, she deftly tore the tear off of mine, making it appear that mine was happy and hers was feeling all sad or murdery or whatever.
You can’t explain that with science!

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 8/15/12 by popmaster

popmaster — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:51:02 +0000

Great comments, everyone!

Megan- I agree, Season 4 was pretty fucking phenomenal.

Darcie- “lacking” is definitely the word for these dances!

Melissa- I’m looking forward to more from Eliana too! Have you seen Bunheads? It’s (surprisingly to me) REALLY good! Lots of beautiful ballet and Sutton Foster is so damn charming.

Sounds like you all think Witney might go all the way… I gotta say, she’s not my personal favorite, but we’ll see! They are sending 2 dancers home on the next episode, so it’ll be down to 8 at the end.

Comment on PMC 89: Lake Bell by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:59:19 +0000

When I was a about 15 I had a Ouija Board spell out the entire 1927 Yankee roster.

Unless the person I was using the board with, who didn’t watch or care about baseball, had memorized that roster, I don’t have an explanation for that.

More recently one of our stove burners heated up and a canister of sugar caught fire, even though the burner dial was set at off. That one probably has some science-y reason for it.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 8/15/12 by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:36:59 +0000

Between the two weeks off and the new no-results-show format I am SO thrown off this year. I can usually predict much better.

I remember when I was catching up with SYTYCD past seasons on YouTube when I started watching late in the game thinking that Twitch didn’t have much to do in the door routine but he was so charismatic, Cyrus didn’t do much with it. I can not wait to see what Eliana does now that she won’t be dancing with him. I thought she was great in the auditions but we haven’t seen much from her since then.

Ryan Ramirez was always Mia’s assistant even before the season that she didn’t make it on to. I remember that from an interview.

I was so indifferent on the girls’ elimination… but the boys actually surprised me. Next week is really hard to predict. I think there’s only two girls and two boys who will be safe, right? For the girl’s I’d say Witney for sure and maybe Eliana. And then for the guys I’d say Cole and Cyrus will be safe this week. I’d guess Will might be done unless he really shines earlier in the episode. Same for Tiffany, she’s too similar to Audrey but stands out a little less.

I predict Cyrus will only last another week or two. And Witney and Cole might win this whole things.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 8/15/12 by Darcie Wiley

Darcie Wiley — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:10:10 +0000

Megan, I’m with you, this week reminded me also how strong Season 4 was. I was disappointed by this week’s dances. In comparing these dances to the originals I found them lacking. I really didn’t like Cole and Linsay’s take on the “Addiction Dance” I did like that they tried to change it up a bit, but for me, I thought Kupono’s take with his sinister seductiveness, was better than Cole’s robotic blankness. I was also surprised that Amelia didn’t get the votes to keep her there, I figured she would be a favorite. Cyrus does seem to be a sweetheart, and a favorite, but I just don’t see any growth with him. It will be interesting to see how he does with the allstars. I’m thinking Audrey, Witney,Cyrus and Cole will go to the finals.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 8/15/12 by Megan

Megan — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:24:52 +0000

No comments? Sad – I’m always happy when I find other people who love this show as much as I do. This week’s dances just reminded me of how strong Season 4 was! I miss Josh/Katee/Twitch!

I was bummed to see Amelia and Matthew go, though I’m glad they saved Lindsay and George. Lindsay surprises me each week, and definitely did not deserve to go home. I really liked Matthew’s first couple of dances, but the two or so dances haven’t been as strong. I wonder how much longer Cyrus will make it – he’s not my favorite but I can see why he’s been kept around.

Who I think will make it far – Eliana, maybe Chehon?, Will, Audrey. I would’ve guessed Matthew before this week too.

Comment on PMC 88: Ian Edwards by Alwin Roe

Alwin Roe — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 06:44:09 +0000

OMG, I had to pause the podcast to type this. I hate baseball on TV as much as I love it in person too!

Comment on PMC 88: Ian Edwards by Tom Steele

Tom Steele — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:46:22 +0000

I remember having 3 magazines as a small child in the 70s, no idea which came first. Sesame Street Magazine, 321 contact, and Ranger Rick. I even remember the 3-2-1 contact had a close encounters of the third kind issue, so that must have been 1979 or so.

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by Troy Thomas

Troy Thomas — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:23:00 +0000

The first 3D film I ever saw, I don’t even remember the name of it, but it was a documentary about the history of NASCAR. The film itself was unremarkable, but there was a great shot of a tire bouncing off the track and coming right at the camera. It was awesome. By the way, this was the first episode I listened to, and I must say, I really like the show. Keep it up!

Comment on PMC 88: Ian Edwards by Russ

Russ — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:01:30 +0000

That’s hilarious.

Had a subscription to Ranger Rick when I was a pre-teen, but that was probably my parent’s idea. First subscription I requested was Games Magazine, and the first subscription I actually paid for was Sports Illustrated.

Comment on PMC 88: Ian Edwards by Brett

Brett — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:40:05 +0000

Nickelodeon Magazine – Technically, I got two subscriptions (two copies a month), because both my parents and my grandparents had gotten the subscription for me as a gift (apparently a lack in communication). I now work at Nickelodeon! Coincidental, right?

Comment on PMC 88: Ian Edwards by Terence

Terence — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:03:03 +0000

LEGO – because how else was I going to be informed about the coolest and latest LEGO sets when I was a child?

Comment on PMC 88: Ian Edwards by corinne

corinne — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:50:44 +0000

I think my parents got us a subscription to Highlights, and my grandparents got us National Geographic. The first one I picked was probably something awful like Teen Vogue. I also had a subscription to those Wild Life Fact File things that showed up every month and you’d put your new animal fact cards in the binders taking up an entire shelf somewhere…

Comment on PMC 87: Barry Bostwick and Diani & Devine by Troy Thomas

Troy Thomas — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:18:07 +0000

I think the first toys I remember repeatedly checking out the stores for were Dancing Hamsters – little stuffed battery-operated toy hamsters that sang and danced when you squuezed their hands or feet. I still have all the ones I collected, although some of them don’t work anymore. I remember every time we went to the mall nearest to us, I had to stop by Spencer’s to check out their stock. Then get the hell out of there ’cause everything else in there freaked the shit out of me.

Comment on PMC 88: Ian Edwards by Ariel

Ariel — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:45:03 +0000

Dog Fancy – no joke, when I was young I was really into dogs. My Mom got me a subscription and it was fantastic. I remember sitting in my room pouring over those magazines dreaming of living in a mansion full of dogs. Funny how your dreams change as you grow up…

Comment on PMC 87: Barry Bostwick and Diani & Devine by Karrah

Karrah — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 02:21:52 +0000

Beanie Babies! I knew all the stores that carried them and I used to call the stores asking which ones they had. I even had all the teeny beanie babies that came in Happy meals.

Comment on PMC 44: J. Elvis Weinstein by Troy Thomas

Troy Thomas — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:07:31 +0000

No question, SCTV. I don’t really care about longevity or being mainstream, if the show isn’t funny, it just doesn’t deserve to exist. SCTV was always funny, while SNL has had a few good spots but for the most part, it’s just kind of middling. The first five years were great, then the early 80’s sucked, then the late-80s-to-mid-90s era were great, then from about 1997 to 2008, it sucked, now, it’s kind of in the middle. SNL is like a sine wave, while SCTV was consistent. SCTV, Monty Python and Kids in the Hall are my favorite sketch shows.

Comment on PMC 87: Barry Bostwick and Diani & Devine by Collin

Collin — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:58:24 +0000

The only toy I really remember needing from McDonald’s was Ursula the Sea Witch, in the Little Mermaid line of toys. I had absoluetly no interest in the other characters and just had to keep going back until I got Ursula. The fact that I was a 16-year-old boy made it a bit creepy, but dammit, I loved Ursula!

Of course, my REAL collection (not from any specific store) is my Rocky Horror collection! Every VHS, DVD & Blu-Ray release of the film, dozens of different Rocky Horror albums in a variety of languages, poseable figurines and bobble-heads, comic books, postcards, lobby cards, posters, costumes… I’ve always been obsessed! I even wrote every lead and supporting actor back in the 90’s, begging for autographs. I only received responses from Richard O’Brien and Jonathan Adams, but it sure would be nice to add another autograph to that collection. By the way, have I mentioned how BEAUTIFUL and PERFECT you are, Vanessa? (You’re beautiful too, Cole.)

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Merrily

Merrily — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:47:20 +0000

My first favorite were the John Bellairs “Lewis Barnavelt” series the first of wich was “The House with the Clock in it’s Walls”. About a REAL kid, not some precocious twerp. Lewis is a loner/nerd who solved mysteries with the help of his tomboy neighbor Rose Rita and his wizard uncle and HIS best friend witch/neighbor Florence. Bonus, the original covers were illustrated by Edward Gorey. Ah-mazing.

Comment on PMC 87: Barry Bostwick and Diani & Devine by Maril

Maril — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 19:58:27 +0000

Representing an older demographic :-)…..It’d be the Campbell Soup Kids kitchen, redeemed with a whole bunch of S&H stamps at the Saginaw, Mich., redemption center.

Comment on PMC 87: Barry Bostwick and Diani & Devine by Paul Rose

Paul Rose — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 02:53:37 +0000

My parents were complicit with this, definitely, but when McDonalds had The Great Muppet Caper glasses, we got the whole set – and we hardly ever ate fast food. I still have most of the glasses.

Comment on PMC 87: Barry Bostwick and Diani & Devine by Rahzzah

Rahzzah — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 10:04:20 +0000

and now that I’ve listened to the full episode, I see I’ve screwed up the meaning of the question….and now I just feel foolish

Comment on PMC 87: Barry Bostwick and Diani & Devine by Rahzzah

Rahzzah — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 08:47:39 +0000

Suncoast Video every Tuesday morning for 3 months to get the giant vinyl promotional banner for Jean Claude Van Damme’s “Hard Target”

Comment on PMC 87: Barry Bostwick and Diani & Devine by Monty

Monty — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:15:58 +0000

Easy. I had to have those damn Empire Strikes Back glasses from Burger King. I HAD TO HAVE THEM! My fuzzy memories seem to indicate that we ate a lot of Burger King that year. My fave was the Lando one, which was pimp. Wish I still had those glasses, I would totally use that Lando glass like a chalice now.

Comment on PMC 87: Barry Bostwick and Diani & Devine by Ben

Ben — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:37:13 +0000

My best friend and I were really into sports, especially basketball, when we were kids. So when McDonald’s came out with their “limited edition” Dream Team cups for the 1992 olympics, we HAD to get them. We gorged ourselves silly on McJordan hamburgers (remember those?) and extra value meals, to commemorate our love for our Olympic heroes. The irony was lost on us at the time… I still have a few of the cups, and they bring back bitter sweet memories of my wasted youth and poor dietary choices.

Comment on PMC 87: Barry Bostwick and Diani & Devine by Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:25:48 +0000

I loved and still do love Fraggle Rock. In the late 80s or early 90s they had little cars in the happy meals shaped as vegetables with the fraggles driving them. I had to have them.

Comment on PMC 87: Barry Bostwick and Diani & Devine by corinne

corinne — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:32:50 +0000

I have vague memories of it being pretty important that we keep going somewhere (probably McDonalds) on the way to piano lessons every week so I could collect all the M&Ms people. It was pretty lame.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Travis

Travis — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 04:08:00 +0000

I’m with you guys. I was hooked on reading all the Hardy Boys, then moved on to reading every Louis L’amour western I could get my hands on.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Trevor

Trevor — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:39:15 +0000

I’m with Paul. Three Investigators was the first series I was into. I am both scared and excited to see if anyone ever does a movie adaptation.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 7/25/12 by Crystal

Crystal — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:41:20 +0000

Hahahaha Great review! This was hysterical. My favorite: “I’m going to start taking a shot of vodka every time he mentions anything sexual”. FINALLY someone else feels my pain of Nigel and his too-oft sexual comments! Grody. Also, he seriously needs to tone down the self-praise. We get it, your show is great and you’re helping to cure cancer, move on.
Regarding Will & Amelia – omg her baby picture was SO frickin cute. If someone did not “aw” over that, you have a heart of stone. Their costumes were crazy good too though the dance was underwhelming. Mandy Moore is a real hit or miss for me.
Audrey actually reminds me of a young, brunette Stevie Nicks. She’s adorable.
Seeing Pasha makes my lady parts happy.
“All I see are six shirtless Taye Diggs clones in dresses. This pleases me.” YES.
“Mary “Street Cred” Murphy” LMAO
“Plus, how could you not love a dance that includes an aerial teabagging?” LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Regarding the comment above “I used to discover good treadmill tunes on this show” – Me too! I don’t mind cheeseball songs but I want some of the edgy new stuff too. I remember getting SO hooked on In The Morning by Junior Boys from this show.
There’s something about Darien I really like so I hope he can get it together with his partner (or a new one) soon. I also somewhat like Cole but tone down the overacting dude. For the girls, I don’t really have a favorite. Maybe Audrey. I liked Amelia during auditions but something is lacking now. Eliana has a real Jennifer Beale thing going on.
I really hate the one show format this season. The voting seems unfair after watching someone give a killer performance.
And while I feel like this is the strongest technical cast overall they’ve had in several seasons, none of the dances are wowing me yet.
That version of Wild Horses was great but nothing will ever top The Sundays version for me – the Buffy/Angel shipper in me is too connected to it. http://youtu.be/SpXmIYqdXb4

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Kelly Jo

Kelly Jo — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:48:38 +0000

The first book series I really got into was the Amazing Days Abby Hayes.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 7/25/12 by Pete

Pete — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:35:58 +0000

Great recap!
Hahah, that belly button picture made me throw up a little in my mouth. Thanks.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 7/25/12 by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:10:57 +0000

Seriously? Two weeks off again? Boo!

I can’t believe they kept Lindsay over Amber. Both had rather breakthrough nights but as you said, if they ditched Lindsay they’d still have Witney. And what is with the uber cheeseball songs? I used to discover good treadmill tunes on this show but now it’s Total Eclipse of the Heart, Unchained Melody and I Will Always Love You.

Picks for the bottom three: Tiffany & George, Dareian & Janelle and then maybe Amelia & Will with Dareian & Janelle going… they’re fine but not connecting with each other or the audience. But then again if Dareian does another solo like that he might save himself again!

Who will win? Eliana has a Jeanine vibe… and just like that former winner, once she’s not with her quirky hip-hop partner I think she will do really well. I think it’s true the men’s spot is probably Matthew’s to lose… but as a random guess I’ll add that I think Cole could potentially give him a run for his money. Honestly this group is already getting down to fairly well matched! I’m anxious for the all-star rounds to start, THEN we’ll see what’s going to happen.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Josh

Josh — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:52:09 +0000

I was a big fan of the Chronicles of Narnia. My parents read the first few to me, and then I took over. A little later on, I liked the Ender’s Game books.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Colin

Colin — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:06:33 +0000

I loved the The Chronicles of Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander having graduated from his magazine for kids Cricket. Luckily I never watched the Disney adaptation of The Black Cauldron till I was an adult as it would’ve disappointed seven year-old me.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Rebexas

Rebexas — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:51:44 +0000

In second grade, I remember being obsessed with Graeme Base’s books, especially “The Eleventh Hour.” I would spends hours obsessing over all the details in the illustrations, trying to figure out who ate the birthday feast.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Hal Weaver

Hal Weaver — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:42:35 +0000

My first book series obsession was the Edgar Rice Burroughs Pellucidar series (At the Earth’s Core). Fantastic stuff that is still fun to read.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by zMaggieMae

zMaggieMae — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:16:58 +0000

I loved the Little House on The Prairie books and The Trixie Beldon series.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by GuanoLad

GuanoLad — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:39:04 +0000

I didn’t start reading seriously until my teens. The first series I really enjoyed “The Belgariad.” Unfortunately David Eddings’s subsequent stories were really just rehashing the same plots again over and over.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by corinne

corinne — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:32:48 +0000

My first favorite series were the Castle Perilous books by John DeChancie. I’d read them all 5 or 6 times before I realized that the lord of the castle’s name was Incarnadine, not Incarnate.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Paul Maki

Paul Maki — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 06:34:57 +0000

The first book series I could say I was obsessed with was the Three Investigators. I’m old enough that the majority of the ones I ever owned were “presented by” Alfred Hitchcock, and featured him as a character in bookending first and last chapters.

Great hearing Doug Jones. Always knew he was one of the Gentlemen, but for some reason always thought the lead Gentleman was Camden Toy. Glad to finally know the truth…

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 7/18/12 by Darcie Wiley

Darcie Wiley — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 05:18:52 +0000

Heather, your recaps are THE BEST! I noticed that Lindsey had no upper lip during the audition shows and I thought to myself “Lipless Lindsey” then I yelled at myself for being mean. I just can’t NOT notice her lack of upper lippage, so thank you for making me feel so not alone. I love all the screen caps to go along with the review, they make it for me. Great Job, and thanks.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Jeff Larson

Jeff Larson — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 05:16:08 +0000

What a great podcast. Best I’ve heard yet. Doug Jones is fantastic. Excited to see The Watch.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Darcie Wiley

Darcie Wiley — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:54:04 +0000

The first book series I was obsessed with was, The Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder,I loved the illustrations, too. After that it has to be Flowers in The Attic.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Rob S.

Rob S. — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:54:25 +0000

Encyclopedia Brown. There were 2 other book series that were very similar. I THINK they were done by the same writer. Two-minute Mysteries, and Incognito Mosquito.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Andrew Littler

Andrew Littler — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:42:53 +0000

First series: Redwall
Favorite series; His Dark Materials

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Joe

Joe — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:42:38 +0000

The first series I was obsessed with was the Dark Toweer series by Stephen King. It was full of amazing imagery and the characters really grabbed me. The ending was a small let down, but now that there’s a new book, I may have to revisit that world.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Savory

Savory — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:42:30 +0000

I loooooved the Redwall books despite kinda disliking reading anything. I think I’ve read them all over the years, with my favorite being Marlfox.

I wish Brian Jacques came to my school 🙁

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:07:58 +0000

The first book series I can remember being obsessed with is the Redwall series by Brian Jacques (RIP). He came to our local bookstore when I was in elementary school (after I had already started reading them) and he autographed my copies. They are still among my most treasured possessions.

Comment on PMC 86: Doug Jones by Kerry

Kerry — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:42:26 +0000

The first book series I remember being obsessed with was The Babysitters Club. Then I moved on to Sweet Valley High.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 7/11/12 by popmaster

popmaster — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 02:06:32 +0000

Melissa- yes, couples can get split since we’re voting for individuals, but I agree that it’s unlikely at this stage of the game. It would be one thing if someone was clearly outshining their partner, but we didn’t really have that happen.

Peaking at the right time is such a critical part! Hell, there were some exceptional dancers in Vegas that seemed to max out there and didn’t make it on the live show. Kinda like horse racing (or human racing, I suppose)- being in the lead at the quarter mile mark doesn’t mean anything at the finish line.

Also agreed on Audrey & Matthew getting a lot of positive feedback- just about any of the contemporary/lyrical/ballet/jazz type dancers could’ve been in their places and it would have been just as fantastic… although I guess their relative sizes were a factor in all the lifts and throws.

Thanks for commenting- hardly babble! We’ll soon see if your guesses are correct for next week!

-Heather

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 7/11/12 by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 16:46:19 +0000

I can’t remember how this is going to work. I think it’s possible for couples to get split up with the current voting system, right? Still, I don’t think that’s going to happen yet while we’re still getting to know the dancers. I’d guess Janaya & Brandon almost for sure and maybe Alexa & Daniel or Amber & Nick will be sent packing this week.

I’m having a hard time telling who will win who so many people being shoved down our throats (Witney and Cyrus etc., the early front runners rarely stay there besides Melanie. I feel like Eliana could go far (technique meets some edge). But I think it’s dancers like Audrey & Matthew who will “peak at the right time.” Yes, I know they got a lot of attention this week but that was really for Travis more than them.

Sorry for babbling…

Comment on PMC 85: Kathleen Rose Perkins by Alec

Alec — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:13:08 +0000

One day during french class in Grade 9, we went down to do some research for an essay. When I told my teacher, Madame Pelletier, that I’d forgotten my password, she left my username alone, went to the password field, hit four keys and *boom*– I was logged in. This had to be some sort of master password, and she hadn’t even tried to hide it away from me. The next time our class went to the computer room, I helped another kid who couldn’t log in by showing him the password. He told it to someone else, and they told it to someone else, and about two weeks later someone ended up wiping the hard drives of a bunch of the machines.

The principal didn’t really even seem pissed when he brought me in to explain myself, but told me that he’d have to ban me from the computer room for the rest of the term.

Comment on PMC 85: Kathleen Rose Perkins by sbomber

sbomber — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:38:45 +0000

I was in fourth grade and it was recess. We were having a rousing game of “keep out” from the fenced off area on our playground. The girls were keeping us out, and doing an admirable job at that, when we had an idea. Another kid and I decided to double team her ( maybe I should rethink typing that?) and pull her off the gate she was blocking by herself. Our plan was working great as we were about to pull her completely away and taste the sweet taste of victory things turned to shit. We all stumbled and she got hurt…..broken arm hurt.

We were all called into the office later that day and questioned about the incident. I talked my way around my actual involvement and skated with getting yelled at. Thank god this was ’87ish before parents were cops and litigation crazy and it was all chalked up to over zealous playing.

Comment on PMC 85: Kathleen Rose Perkins by fatcraftybitch

fatcraftybitch — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:05:16 +0000

As with most schools, the latest fads were banned at my elementary school. I was in 4th grade when I decided to sneak in some contraband. I quickly showed a friend my stash and he grabbed them and was looking at them. Of course the teacher saw them, found out they were mine (the asshole ratted me out) and I was sent to the principal’s office. The principal took them from me and said I’d have to do a detention in order to get them back.
I ended up never going to detention (because I was too scared and had no idea where or when detention was…my principal was a bit of an idiot) and got my stash back at the end of the year by which time the fad was no longer cool.

I was sent to the principals office over Pokemon cards.
What can I say? I’m a badass

Comment on PMC 84: Jake Fogelnest by Jacob

Jacob — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 04:58:06 +0000

Well, I’ve never been to Broadway (yet) but the first professionaly produced musical i ever went to go see was the Wizard of Oz at a professionally run local ampitheatre. I was 3. And I loved it!

Comment on PMC 84: Jake Fogelnest by Randolph

Randolph — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 01:24:06 +0000

This was a great episode. The first Broadway shows I saw were You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. My family saw them both in the first week, so I’m not sure which was first.

Comment on PMC 84: Jake Fogelnest by RussNeverSleeps

RussNeverSleeps — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:15:20 +0000

Another great episode. Jake Fogelnest is the best.

I’ve never seen a Broadway show, never been to New York actually. Other than filmed adaptations, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a Broadway show. For some reason, my high school seemed to pick off-Broadway shows to produce — You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Godspell; The Fantasticks.

Comment on PMC 84: Jake Fogelnest by fatcraftybitch

fatcraftybitch — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:44:03 +0000

The first and only Broadway show I saw was ‘Movin’ Out’. It was my sophomore year band trip to New York and I guess the music parents who organized the trip thought a nice Billy Joel musical would be a great addition to the trip. Apparently they didn’t bother to read the reviews or the plot of the musical.
I loved the musical but some of my less mature classmates spent their time snickering at the simulated drug and orgy scenes. The teachers and chaperones were mortified.

Comment on PMC 84: Jake Fogelnest by Tom Steele

Tom Steele — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:04:49 +0000

The three dimensions are Length, Height, and Width.

So zero dimensions are a point, one dimension is a line, two is a square, three is a cube. I know you guys don’t really care but it was driving me nuts…

And I think the first “broadway” show I saw was a local production of Oliver.

Comment on PMC 83: Elizabeth Laime by jackson

jackson — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 13:17:38 +0000

Hoop Dreams, saw it when i was 11 (4 years after it first came out) really changed how i thought of potential star athletes in all sports. Showed the struggles they went through, and showed how, even if you were really good at the prep level it was so unlikely for you to make it professionally.

Comment on PMC 26: Andy Kindler by jk

jk — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 02:26:29 +0000

Great episode!

Andy’s “what’s next?” riff on 80s bands makes me think he should a podcast based around all of his running bits like that, turned into games.

So like, during the “what’s next?” segment of the podcast, Andy would throw out words in a topic, ie 80s bands, and the guest does the “what’s next?” part.

Apply the same idea to his other bits. He names an activity, guest tells how black people do activity vs how white people do the activity.

I dunno, I’ll let the pros take it from here, but I think it’s got legs!

Comment on PMC 83: Elizabeth Laime by Luke B

Luke B — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 22:30:27 +0000

“My Awesome Pussy” screenplay by Elizabeth Laime, soundtrack by Meg Myers and Psychic Andy, Produced by HARPO studio’s branch “LIQUID CHOCOLATE” That and “The Times of Harvey Milk”

Comment on PMC 83: Elizabeth Laime by Terence

Terence — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:46:38 +0000

The Pixar Story. I’ve always been huge fan of cartoons/animation, so it didn’t take me long to become a fan of Pixar Studios and the movies they would bring our way. Not only did they have quality animation styles, these movies invoked heartfelt emotions that many other animated movies rarely seem to do, and that to me was amazing.

The documentary was just so awesome and inspiring to watch. Pixar began as a dream and evolved into so much more. It was also very insightful to see Steve Jobs’ involvement in helping build Pixar into what it is today. Would definitely recommend anyone to watch it!

Comment on PMC 83: Elizabeth Laime by Brett D.

Brett D. — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:55:25 +0000

The Jamie Kennedy doc. Heckler. This one stuck with me because I was a fan of many of the people interviewed, and it was interesting to hear them speak on this subject.

Comment on PMC 83: Elizabeth Laime by Ryan H.

Ryan H. — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:08:30 +0000

Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey. I randomly picked it up in the mid 90s at my video rental, because I knew that theremins were the creepy instrument used in old sci-fi movies. The story of the guy that invented it ended up making me cry like a child.

Comment on PMC 83: Elizabeth Laime by Learnl Jones

Learnl Jones — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 04:29:34 +0000

Being a big time wrestling fan, my pick is “Beyond The Mat”. Seeing Jake The Snake Roberts story broke my heart.

Comment on PMC 83: Elizabeth Laime by Jesse R.

Jesse R. — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 04:07:33 +0000

Bowling for Columbine because I was a 14-year-old entering high school. Or “Meet Your Meat” for obvious reasons.

Comment on PMC 83: Elizabeth Laime by Rob S.

Rob S. — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:17:01 +0000

Sandwiches You Will Like” It is about what it sounds like. That guy that played Wolfgang also was in the movie Parenthood.

Comment on PMC 83: Elizabeth Laime by corinne

corinne — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 21:11:38 +0000

Well that went some weird places!

The documentary that sort of got me the most riled was The Art of the Steal. It really frustrated me. Kind of vaguely remember finding Devil’s Playground pretty amusing at the time, in a “better you than me” sorta way…

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:25:30 +0000

I’m not sure what the actual first movie I saw in 3D was, but the first one I remember seeing in 3D was Avatar. Now, say what you will about the plot of that movie, it was frickin beautiful to look at. James Cameron created an engrossing, enveloping world, and it totally worked on me. My father-in-law once said that after he saw Star Wars for the first time, the credits rolled and he forgot he was in a movie, because the film had captivated him so much. Avatar was very much the same for me. I was so busy looking at all the little interesting details that I forgot where I was.

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by Kel

Kel — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:40:22 +0000

Maybe I haven’t listened in a while but was Vanessa (and possibly Cole and Ken) high? Don’t get me wrong – I loved every second of this episode, but I can’t help but think those three hot boxed it before they started taping.

Keep up the great work!

Comment on PMC 35: Eddie Deezen by Ross

Ross — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:39:27 +0000

I think my first Beatles singles were learned once-removed: I got to know their first half a dozen US hits from the Chipmunks’ Beatles album(which we nearly wore holes in, along with their Christmas album from about the same time).

By the way, if you want to see not only Furst’s transformation into a slim guy(who finally looks like an adult) and some amazing acting by him, watch “Babylon 5”. The arc of his character over the seasons was just remarkable.

And lastly, I personally really like most of “1941”, particularly Stack’s “Vinegar Joe” Stillwell(just as in “Airplane”, he understood that he should play it straight as an arrow–although, by all accounts, Stillwell was more acerbic & snappish when annoyed, hence the nickname) and the great Warren Oates. I think part of the reason it didn’t click w/audiences was that, although the West Coast’s reaction(in real life) to Pearl Harbor was in many ways/places just as ridiculous as in the film(minus the property damage to L.A.), the rest of the country didn’t believe it was like that–and those who were there at the time & lost their heads would never have admitted it, even to themselves. But, dig around in the newspapers of the time & you can find some bizarre stories, especially in some of the more isolated, unworldly communities.

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by Susie Turpin

Susie Turpin — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 02:36:47 +0000

Jaws 3D was the first i saw in 3D. Seeing Jaws break through that glass was comical and cheesy, but I loved it all the same!

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by Russ Never Sleeps

Russ Never Sleeps — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 02:22:45 +0000

Another great episode. Joe Dante was an awesome guest.

The first 3D movie I ever saw was Dr. Tongue’s House of Cats on Monster Chiller Horror Theatre, but I couldn’t afford the $27 for the glasses. Come to think of it, it may actually have been Dr. Tongue’s 3D House of Stewardesses.

But seriously, the first 3D movie I ever saw was Treasure of the Four Crowns — a terrible Raiders of the Lost Ark rip-off. You either had to get the blue-red glasses at 7-11 or they came in the TV Times.

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by Steve

Steve — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 01:59:36 +0000

The first 3d movie I ever saw was in the theater Spy-Kids 3-D. I liked it at the time, I was nine years younger than I am now (The movie came out in 2003. I was about six.), and at the time I enjoyed it. I revisited a few years ago and I realized it was garbage.
But I still love Gremlins and Gremlins 2. Gremlins was my parents’ first date and is one of my favorite movies (It is #5. Just under Return of the Jedi and just above The Breakfast Club). I still have a Gizmo doll and every time I hear the song “Do You Hear What I Hear?” I turn around just to make sure a mogwi is not going to attack me.
– Steve

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by Markus

Markus — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:02:20 +0000

First 3D-picture? The 3D Michael Jackson Film in Disneyland France. Was alright but I was like 7 years old so could have been rubbish without me noticing. My mom was a little scared, though.

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by Scott Hoben

Scott Hoben — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 03:45:49 +0000

I think the first 3D movie I saw was probably Jaws 3. I don’t really remember much about it other than 3D movies were something I should steer clear of in the future. More recently, I got dragged off to see the Lorax, which for some reason my son insisted on seeing in 3D. The 3D was utterly pointless and gave me a headache to boot.

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by Tom Steele

Tom Steele — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 01:07:58 +0000

I really don’t remember much about the first 3D movie I saw. I’m pretty sure it was Gorilla at Large when I was about 8 years old on Tulsa’s local UHF channel. I remember the local Quik Trips gave away the red/blue 3D glasses, and I remember there was a Gorilla. I had to google to find the film. Anyway, I remember the promos leading up to the movie feature for weeks, a lot better than the movie itself. And of course, when it finally came I was disappointed. Ain’t that always the way?

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by corinne

corinne — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:45:47 +0000

I remember it was at this ridiculous Egyptian-themed movie theater in MD ( http://i.imgur.com/nkylZ.jpg ), and facebook tells me it was Jan. 2010, but I have no idea what we were actually there to see! The glasses sucked/were headache inducing, I know…

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by Steven McPhail

Steven McPhail — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:01:28 +0000

This is awesome timing, because I just watched Gremlins 2 with my fiancée a little over a week ago. She’d never seen it before, somehow! I forgot how much fun that movie was.

The first 3-D movie I ever saw was The Three Stooges in Spooks. It was part of one of those 3-D specials that local TV stations ran ever so often… you’d go to 7-11, buy a Slurpee and get the free glasses. For some reason, this year it was a particularly big deal. They played some shorts beforehand, then the feature played. I can’t remember a lot of the details, but I clearly remember a bit where the mad scientist is about to inject a syringe into a gorilla, and that was probably the best 3-D gag in the movie. My brother and I still say, “When you wake up, you will be HUMAN!” to each other to this very day.

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by Frank Farina

Frank Farina — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:16:12 +0000

Well, first, I love Joe Dante. I nominated “Gremlins 2- the New Batch” for induction into the National Historic Film Registry. It’s the most cherished film experience of my life. (happened at 9 years old, all downhill since) When people ask what the ’80s were about, I show them the “New Batch.”
As to my first 3-D experience: “Freddy’s Dead- the Final Nightmare.” Made the mistake of wearing the cardboard “Red & Blues” through the entire film, not just for the final showdown with Lisa Zane. Got a massive headache, not unlike the 3D experience 20 years later. Great Podcast with Mr. Dante!

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by Robert Allen

Robert Allen — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:13:59 +0000

Monsters vs Aliens,A Good Parody of classic Monster movies,and Alien movies,Galaxar is Hilarious.

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by Todd Dockery

Todd Dockery — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:52:53 +0000

The first 3D movie I ever saw was Friday The 13th Part III-D, I was so excited to see this and was probably too young(I’m in my mid 30s now) but the film itself still ranks as one of my all time favorite horror films. My Mom took me to see this and she seemed to enjoy it, however the 3D did not work for me. Everyone was oooing and ahhhing except me. For whatever reason I never got to experience any of the 3D magic, and sadly, when I took the glasses off I couldn’t see the film very well either.

It wouldn’t be until nearly 20 years later that any 3D movie would ever work for me. It wasn’t until Spy Kids 3D came out that I finally saw anything in 3D ever, it was part of a triple feature and it was magical, things really did come out from the screen and I tried to touch them. From that point onward I have enjoyed 3D films and they work for me, but for most of my life, I was denied the pleasure of seeing the eyeball scene from Friday The 13th III and having that bloody thing flying at my face.

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by Scott Hardie

Scott Hardie — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:31:44 +0000

The first 3D movie I ever saw was ‘Into the Deep’ in Imax on a school trip, I remember it pretty well because two kids threw up and a teacher fell down the stairs trying to get one of them out of the cinema to clean him up.

…I remember the movie being pretty cool too

Comment on PMC 82: Joe Dante by Ryan Downey

Ryan Downey — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:12:13 +0000

Oh, AWESOME! I love Joe Dante.

I wonder if he has heard that Hor-Riff-ic Productions riffed Gremlins. I helped write some of that, and it came out very well. You can tell they like the movie and are having fun with it.

I think the first movie I ever watched in 3D was the rerelease of Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D. Loved the movie, still do. The 3D was very well done, even though it was a post-conversion. I think that’s because I heard they spent a loooong time on it to prove out the technology.

Ryan (Darth Geek)

Comment on Rob Paulsen will make your friends jealous & YOU will help cure cancer! by hivvideos

hivvideos — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 02:11:26 +0000

hivvideos…

Rob Paulsen will make your friends jealous…

Comment on PMC 81: Mary Lynn Rajskub by ComedyRun

ComedyRun — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:43:38 +0000

I was on the “do math and science!” track, so I was a latecomer to art. However, my high school AP art history teacher saw something in me and asked me to take independent art as a senior, which was studio time usually reserved for the “art kids.” Thanks to her I went to college for Art History and now work in the arts.

I had an unhealthy infatuation with Andy Warhol, so she let me uncover the schools abused and dusty screen-printing materials. She also spent school money to buy some new supplies for just me. I made 3 pictures each of Ronald Reagan and both Bush’s and mounted them tic-tac-toe style on like a 6X4 ft board. I used a bunch of sloppy, scary looking color palettes (and Reagan came out looking like the Toxic Avenger). I remember thinking I was making some big deep statement about how they were an “evil legacy.” Regardless of my not very deep (or original) politics as a 17-18 year old, the teacher gave me her top award at the end of the year, much to the chagrin of the kids who had been working hard on their art for years. (To be fair, I think the “top award” was only something like $20, a certificate, and good placement at the school art show.)

Comment on PMC 81: Mary Lynn Rajskub by Larry Carney

Larry Carney — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:38:36 +0000

For a third grade art project I cut up my Famous Monsters Speak album cover and made a collage featuring Frankenstein’s Monster, Dracula, the Mummy, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and the Wolf Man, all bordered with drops of red crayon blood against a background of black construction paper (thank you, Sir Graves Ghastly for the inspiration). The art teacher took it to an art show held by the school system and returned it a couple of weeks later with a gold star.

Comment on PMC 81: Mary Lynn Rajskub by Russ Never Sleeps

Russ Never Sleeps — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 05:20:08 +0000

When I was in Grade 4, I painted a series of watercolours representing my province — grain elevator, wheat fields, oil pumpjack — that were selected for the annual Klondike Days School Art Show. I was pretty stoked when I found out that my paintings were going to be laminated!

Enjoyed the episode a lot. Mary Lynn Rajskub always brings a unique comic voice to the podcast table.

Comment on PMC 81: Mary Lynn Rajskub by Ed L

Ed L — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 04:45:15 +0000

My first accommodated art project was an orange fish of glue-encrusted string I made in first grade. It was entered in one of the junior art contests at the local fair, and I think it was judged using Danish rules – as long as your piece fell within a certain range of points, you could get a 1st, 2nd, 3rd prize ranking (or honorable mention), no matter how many other entries were awarded the same ranking. Imagine my surprise – and then crestfallen disappointment – when I got 3rd prize – with a whole mess of other folks.

Comment on PMC 81: Mary Lynn Rajskub by timorousme

timorousme — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:37:31 +0000

“Bath salts” is just a label used by suppliers and distributors of drugs not controlled by the government to pretend their products are “not for human consumption,” making them theoretically legal. The “Miami Zombie” probably ingested a drug cocktail containing substances like MDPV or mephedrone.

Comment on PMC 81: Mary Lynn Rajskub by corinne

corinne — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:04:42 +0000

I think the only good thing I can ever remember being said about any of my art was my mom decided a picture I did in a pastels class some summer off from college was worth framing. It was the rose from the Grateful Dead’s American Beauty record, which I have never gotten around to listening to.

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by FilmProspector

FilmProspector — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:50:53 +0000

This was probably one of my favorite podcasts period, not just from you guys but on the whole of the internet. I’m generally a huge Cole fan so I’m tainted by bias, meaning I hang on his every word and think he is a comedy God. However, when Ragsy and Thomas started improving I totally lost it, it was one of the first times I saw her true talents shining and the balance of comedic genius on the show got balanced a bit.

Throughout the show I could feel Cole sort of stepping back and letting them shine together. It was truly hilarious from start to finish, and I never get tired of either of you, it was hard for me to imagine how cool it must have been to be improving with Mr. Lennon(I call him Mr. because he’s 5 years older than me and I gotta show him a little respect.). I can’t say enough good things about you guys, and I don’t want this to be too sappy, but you guys are definitely the cat’s pajamas and they’re a perfect fit.

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by mickeyitaliano

mickeyitaliano — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:18:29 +0000

I was obsessed with this game “Manhunt” here is the description.
Game features a “crime computer” that is used for movement and to determine other game functions. Players become detectives and work alone or with a partner and choose a murder, robbery, or swindle investigation. Players visit crime scenes and gather evidence. 16 scanner cards are shuffled and one is selected at random and inserted into the Clue Scanner. This provides the clues that the detectives will need to solve the crime. Each player is provided with a detectives handbook to record clues and a readout book that lists known suspects for the different types of crimes. Clues can be obtained by visiting the crime scene, talking to witnesses, stakeouts, and at the crime lab. Suspects are eliminated by looking at behavior patterns consistent with that criminals past crime record. Clues can be taken from other detectives, but at the risk of giving up other clues as well. The first detective to identify the correct culprit wins.

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by Steven McPhail

Steven McPhail — Sat, 26 May 2012 13:57:25 +0000

I can remember being really young, and my best friend at the time had a game where you make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches out of foam, using one of the Trouble-style Pop-O-Matic bubbles to figure out where you got bread, peanut butter or jelly. Every time he came over, I begged him to bring it so we could play a game. I think I eventually traded for it, for possibly as much as a decent sized G.I. Joe vehicle. I eventually outgrew the game, and moved on to Yahtzee, but that game will always have a special place in my heart.

The worst part? I can’t find the exact game now! I’ve seen a few “Peanut Butter and Jelly” board games, but none of them had the foam half-sandwich pieces or bubble that I still clearly remember.

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by Heather

Heather — Fri, 25 May 2012 01:53:59 +0000

Something about Monopoly’s combination of money, screwing other people over, and a tiny thimble REALLY appealed to me back in the elementary school days. Once my friends & family had grown tired of playing (read- being dominated by) me I had to come up with a creative solution: I played against myself! Using two different characters on a board set up in the den, I took turns playing as the thimble & the dog in a perpetual game that lasted weeks. Not at all sad or desperate!

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by steph

steph — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:41:39 +0000

me and my third grade boyfriend played SORRY! every day after school at day care. it was true love and i still have a fondness for games based purely on luck, and third graders.

just kidding… boys who go on to play minor league baseball and marry some waitress instead of me. it’s okay though, i went to college! 😉

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by KT

KT — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:53:06 +0000

This was great. Ken Marino is one of my favorite people on the planet. Probably. Ron Donald is definitely my favorite TV character of all time though — that’s absolutely certain.

My favorite game as a kid was definitely Trouble. It wasn’t even that great of a game, but there was something super satisfying about that pop-bubble-dice thingamajig. As an adult, I understand why my father was always reluctant to play because it “gave him a headache.”

In related news, I now understand how Hungry, Hungry Hippos annoyed the shit out my parents as well. Not only were marbles involved, but also the sound of plastic banging on plastic must have been quite obnoxious.

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by fatcraftybitch

fatcraftybitch — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:44:06 +0000

I always loved The Game of Life. I somehow managed to always get knocked up and had too many kids to fit in my car. I was awesome at the game and almost always won.
Sadly, as a whole, I failed the game of life.

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by Aarika

Aarika — Wed, 23 May 2012 06:24:18 +0000

My sister, mother and I spent one entire summer playing Skip-Bo nearly every day. The longer it went on/the hotter it got in our house, the more cutthroat we became. It was the first time I remember swearing in front of a parent. Loudly.

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by Ricky M

Ricky M — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:30:36 +0000

I enjoyed Pay Day and Careers because I liked getting paid. However, I didn’t care for the candy bar PayDay. The first board game that I became a geek over was called Stop Thief.

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by Justin

Justin — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:41:51 +0000

The first board game I remember being into was 13 Dead End Drive. I remember it was a bit like Clue but with these traps. Dropping a chandelier on a piece or flipping them off a stairway made it seem like the coolest board game when I was a kid. I’m surprised that no one has tried to make it into a movie yet considering the absurdity of adapting Battleship.

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by Bryan_

Bryan_ — Tue, 22 May 2012 01:42:38 +0000

Clue was an absolute staple in my house growing up. My Dad taught me and my sister how to be just fucking amazing at it and to this day I crush any time I play it. I just love everything about it. The crazy complicated notes I take on the small little notecards (modeled after the Beautiful Mind style my Dad used), the cheating (cheating is discouraged but accepted if you do it well). I love that game too much.

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by RussNeverSleeps

RussNeverSleeps — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:39:12 +0000

Oh, and I forgot to add that Ken Marino was great. One of my favourites.

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by RussNeverSleeps

RussNeverSleeps — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:59:46 +0000

Up to the age of 10 or so, my board game jams were Payday (the playing pieces were dollar signs, guys) and the Game of Life (I loved the spinning doo-hickey, and putting the little people in the little cars). Then, Trivial Pursuit came out, and I made it my mission to memorize all of the questions & answers.

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by corinne

corinne — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:44:24 +0000

My daycare place when I was a kid had Hotels, which was basically Monopoly but you got to build parts onto your resort. It was awesome.

Comment on PMC 80: Ken Marino by Kimbles

Kimbles — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:56:19 +0000

I was really obsessed with Guess Who for such a long time. I had an irrational dislike of Harold. I used to love it when you finished and you got flip the board so they all popped back up again. So much fun for a six year old. Saying that I’m eighteen and I think I would still love to do the Guess Who flip.

Comment on PMC 79: Jenny Mollen by Stefan Robak

Stefan Robak — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:54:32 +0000

I’ve never been a been a reality show person and I don’t think I ever will be, but I was really into the Joe Schmoe Show for it’s first season. A friend had really gotten into it and explained it to me and I had to admit I was interested. For those who don’t know the premise, it was a show where 8 people had to live in a house and each week one was voted off. The catch? Everyone on the show was an actor except for the titular Joe Shmoe (Matt Gould), who didn’t know he was on a fake reality show.

Each actor was playing a reality show archetype (the Rich Bitch, the Gay Guy and Kristian Wiig as the Quack Marriage Counselor. It was really funny. It was also surprisingly dramatic and sweet since Matt was so kind and gullible, so much so that the producers felt a bit bad about it, or so I hear. I don’t want to spoil the show in case you track it down and get into as I did (as funny as it is, the prank leads to some heartbreaking moments), but it is tremendously fun. And I will say that Matt is married with 2 children in what I hope is a happy ending.

Oh, and the guys who created the show went on to make Zombieland.

Comment on PMC 79: Jenny Mollen by faulty

faulty — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:48:45 +0000

The Real World… Seattle more specifically. I remember I had a crush on Irene, and then the bitch went crazy.

Comment on PMC 79: Jenny Mollen by TeenWolf

TeenWolf — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:39:45 +0000

file not found… will you be fixing??

Comment on PMC 79: Jenny Mollen by RussNeverSleeps

RussNeverSleeps — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:20:36 +0000

The only reality show I’ve watched (and scoured the message boards looking for spoilers) regularly is the Amazing Race.

Comment on PMC 79: Jenny Mollen by corinne

corinne — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:17:40 +0000

I think the only reality tv show I’ve cared enough to watch every episode of was last year’s Celebrity Big Brother, because I could not stop watching Jedward. It was awful, in a wonderful hypnotic sort of way.

Oh, and the band that sung U + Me = Us was made up. As in fictional, not just put together for a show. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2gether_(band)

Comment on PMC 79: Jenny Mollen by Ed L

Ed L — Sun, 13 May 2012 08:49:12 +0000

The first reality show that I was obsessed with was one that falls outside the typical reality show canon, but should still qualify: the original Iron Chef from Japan. I was part of the group that watched it while it was still underground – before it had appeared on the Food Network in 1998. I was an undergrad at UC Berkeley when I discovered it one evening, fully subtitled, on the local international channel (channel 26, I think). From that point, I was obsessed – to the point that I’d invite friends and organize dinner parties around watching the newest subtitled episode *every* Saturday evening. (I even went as “Chairman” Kaga a couple of Halloweens during my time at Cal.)

Comment on PMC 79: Jenny Mollen by GuanoLad

GuanoLad — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:44:53 +0000

The first Reality Show I was obsessed with was The Amazing Race. Though it wasn’t really an obsession, I absolutely fell for its breakneck pace and puzzles to solve (also why I like Tomb Raider and Adventure video games). It was orienteering on a world scale, and the kind of thing I would love to do, as long as it didn’t involve hanging from wires 500ft up or eating repulsive food.

Comment on PMC 79: Jenny Mollen by JJ

JJ — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:12:38 +0000

The first reality show I can remember being obsessed with is Joe Millionaire. I was but a young teenager girl who hated society and their ideals so at the time the show spoke to me.

Comment on PMC 79: Jenny Mollen by Rob S.

Rob S. — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:10:00 +0000

I understand that the ALF puppet was a racist sexist pig.

Comment on PMC 78: Damien Fahey by Jen

Jen — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:09:56 +0000

I used to call and request “Down Under” by Men at Work when I was 13…which was really useless as it was played every hour.

Comment on PMC 78: Damien Fahey by ComedyRun

ComedyRun — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:23:07 +0000

The first song I ever called in to request was “Bitch” by Meredith Brooks. I did not even really like the song that much, but I was 10 years old and loved the opportunity to say the word without getting in trouble. I called in like 2-3 times a night just to get away with swearing. To this day, I still giggle when someone mentions the song, because my brain has now been programmed to think they’re saying something naughty.

Comment on PMC 78: Damien Fahey by corinne

corinne — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:12:19 +0000

I don’t think I’d ever called a radio station until I was kind of oldish, when I requested Always Love by Nada Surf. They’re so friggin’ fabulous!

Hilarious show as always=)

Comment on PMC 78: Damien Fahey by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:15:48 +0000

Excellent as always folks. Well done.

The first song I called a radio station to request was “Wonderwall” by Oasis. Before I bought the CD (it was my first), I would call the local pop station EVERY day after school. I was so obsessed that I would literally run home from the bus and ignore my friends to make that call.

Comment on PMC 78: Damien Fahey by JJ

JJ — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:33:11 +0000

The first song I called a radio station to request? “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (you know the song…In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight)….sure it was about 1993 and I was calling a Top 40 station to hear it and they laughed at me, but nonetheless that’s the fire song I called in to request

Comment on PMC 77: Daniel O’Brien and Soren Bowie by Myles

Myles — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:27:41 +0000

I can’t believe no one has said Apple Jacks?!?

Side note, the only person that I have heard pronounce in mare-eo was Canadian.

Comment on PMC 77: Daniel O’Brien and Soren Bowie by Matt

Matt — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:26:33 +0000

Eveyone was after me LUCKY CHARMS!! My very favorite cereal back then – and still today!

Comment on PMC 77: Daniel O’Brien and Soren Bowie by Rob S.

Rob S. — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:08:51 +0000

Michael Westin would so totally win.

Comment on PMC 77: Daniel O’Brien and Soren Bowie by Jeremy

Jeremy — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:59:20 +0000

Great podcast as always! Can I suggest Jordan Morris and Jesse Thorn or one or the other on the podcast?

Comment on PMC 77: Daniel O’Brien and Soren Bowie by Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton

Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:42:23 +0000

Freakies. The cereal was so-so but the prizes were aces.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Oded Sharon

Oded Sharon — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:19:48 +0000

Help us bring Leisure Suit Larry back!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leisuresuitlarry/make-leisure-suit-larry-come-again

Oded Sharon
Adventure Mob

Comment on PMC 77: Daniel O’Brien and Soren Bowie by corinne

corinne — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:23:31 +0000

We had an Alf and a Teddy Ruxpin, and you could put the tapes for one in the other and the mouth would still move but with the wrong voice. Since that was what was on the tape.

My favorite cereal as a kid was Cinnamon Toast Crunch. My parents are dentists, so we didn’t get too many sugary cereals, so CTC was always exciting. I dunno what that loathing for Kix is about, though, I still like that, especially the Berry Berry ones!

Comment on PMC 77: Daniel O’Brien and Soren Bowie by Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:23:09 +0000

Frosted Flakes – with extra sugar. Also, Soren is a classic beauty.

Comment on PMC 77: Daniel O’Brien and Soren Bowie by Chuck

Chuck — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:11:08 +0000

My favorite (and you can’t get it anymore) is one that NObody remembers. It was General Mills Sugar Jets, and I would eat it every Saturday morning while I watched The Lone Ranger. Wow, I’m old!

Comment on PMC 77: Daniel O’Brien and Soren Bowie by Cody

Cody — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:34:34 +0000

I was a huge Ghostbuster’s fan when I was a kid, so the first cereal I remember calling my favorite was the short-lived Ghostbusters cereal. Check out the awesome commercial on youtube with the remixed theme song.

Comment on PMC 77: Daniel O’Brien and Soren Bowie by Stephen Michael

Stephen Michael — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:04:45 +0000

Naturally the beautiful Soren is beating women classic!

Comment on PMC 74: Amber Tamblyn by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:19:03 +0000

I am not even a little ashamed to say that in high school, I watched Passions every day after school. And continued to do so in college, only then it was a drinking game.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Zack Mandell

Zack Mandell — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:28:01 +0000

First game I recall beating was Super Mario 2. Oddly, to this day I have never successfully completed the original Super Mario Bros. Sounds like something I could easily do now, but then, I wouldn’t be able to make posts like this one, so I have yet to try to beat it.

Comment on PMC 76: Jane Espenson by John C

John C — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:58:20 +0000

LOVED this episode! Jane is just one of my favorite people ever.

My first stuffed toy was a My Buddy doll. I actually had a strange resemblance to the doll – thick brown hair, sported lots of overalls – which made me love the doll even more. It was enough of a resemblance that my dad walked in the door one afternoon, saw My Buddy laying lifeless face down on the couch and attempted to start CPR, thinking that I was near the brink of death. True story!

Comment on PMC 76: Jane Espenson by Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:36:55 +0000

My parents took me to Babyland General Hospital where the Cabbage Patch Dolls are “born” when I was about 3. These dolls were the super nice ones that were all fabric and hand-painted and stuffed. I was told I could pick out ANY doll I wanted…. Instead, I picked out a tiny Bunny Bee and named it Moose. I still love Moose to this day…

Comment on PMC 76: Jane Espenson by Dave

Dave — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:25:30 +0000

Wooo for this episode! My first favorite stuffed animal was Eleroo from the Wuzzles, the big ol gay progeny of interspecies erotica. Not that there’s anything wrong with that…

Comment on PMC 76: Jane Espenson by Chuck W.

Chuck W. — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:11:48 +0000

The first stuffed animal I was attached to was not “stuffed” it was a bear skin rug. I called him Oscar, and he lived on my bed as a bed spread. I was about 10. My father was an avid hunter, and brought Oscar home one year. I took him into my room put him on my bed and he was there until I moved out and joined the military.

Comment on PMC 76: Jane Espenson by corinne

corinne — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:14:27 +0000

I have a bear we got for free with a coupon when I was little. The store had a ton of last names for its name, so I took one of those for the bear, Miller. In middle school the dog ate his nose and tore off half of his leg, but he got surgery-d, and is still around, in an L L Bean coat for bears to hold him together.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:52:04 +0000

Played a number of ‘games’ as such, but the one I ‘beat’ was Tetris in the ‘Best of Microsoft Entertainment Pack’ (would have played on my IBM Compatiable 386Sx 16Mhz with 1MB Ram. I start it at level 1, no blocks, play until the score got in the 30k range at which time it couldn’t keep score, would drop to -30k, allowing you to take the score back up to 3 and through to 30k again, at which the score would just start rattling out random numbers and the way you got on the highscore table at the end was if you got a high enough random number.

Comment on PMC 76: Jane Espenson by Kyrstin

Kyrstin — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:08:14 +0000

I can’t get the podcast to work. It won’t play for some reason, and I’m heartbroken. 🙁

My first favorite stuffed animal was a Wile Coyote doll my dad won at a school fair.

Comment on PMC 76: Jane Espenson by kidsincorporated

kidsincorporated — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:51:54 +0000

on the other podcast there was an ask for guest suggestions can you have james duvall, aka frank the bunny from donnie darko and araki films https://twitter.com/#!/jimmyduval
and anyone from salute your shorts http://topcultured.com/where-are-they-now-salute-your-shorts/ like budnick and pinsky both on twitter

Comment on PMC 76: Jane Espenson by Anthony R.

Anthony R. — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:26:06 +0000

Your tiny Nick Nolte sounds like alot like Michael Keaton doing Beetlejuice. now that i have that in the ether my first stuffed toy was a lying down wolf cub animal and took it everywhere.

Comment on PMC 76: Jane Espenson by kristi M.

kristi M. — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:00:25 +0000

My first beloved stuffed animal was a little pink kitten that I accidentally left on the bus when I was three which caused my parents to search every toy store in town for a copy.

Comment on PMC 76: Jane Espenson by Rob S.

Rob S. — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:24:43 +0000

I had a Curious George doll. I had to stop watching Gilmore Girls. One episode I got my period.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:58:15 +0000

Definitely Super Mario Bros for the SNES

Comment on PMC 76: Jane Espenson by Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton

Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:51:44 +0000

Well, first of all I’d like to say CAPTAIN JACK HARKNESS!WOOOOOOO!

My first beloved stuffed animal was a Piglet my Mom made that died a horrible death in a washing machine accident. NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment on PMC 76: Jane Espenson by xof1013

xof1013 — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:34:48 +0000

Adored this podcast! Fantastic and FUNNY conversation with Jane. Have highly recommended it to my friends. Especially to “Husbands The Series” fans. 🙂

Comment on PMC 76: Jane Espenson by DerekT

DerekT — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:08:38 +0000

No mention of Warehouse 13, another one of her shows.

Comment on PMC 76: Jane Espenson by DerekT

DerekT — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:58:23 +0000

Jane Espenson is a wonderful writer from Iowa!!!!!

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Robert

Robert — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:41:59 +0000

The first video game I remember actually beating was the Transylvania game on the original Macintosh. I sat in my three hour class in high school and played it instead of listening to the teacher. It took me about a week and she was none the wiser.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Tony

Tony — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:12:30 +0000

The first game I remember actually beating was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the NES. I got the NES and that game for my 5th birthday and was obsessed with TMNT so despite the annoying electric seaweed I beat it (even before I beat Super Mario Bros.)

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Jill L

Jill L — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:04:14 +0000

Snooper Troopers on the Apple IIE.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Steph

Steph — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:59:42 +0000

The first game I remember totally beating was San Francisco rush. It’s sad I know, that’s why I need the dvd!

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:51:10 +0000

It took a while for me to actually beat games. I tend to play and play them without making any real progress. The first one I beat was one of the Spyro’s…the one where all the eggs were stolen and Spyro had to find them.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Reilly

Reilly — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:05:20 +0000

Throwback to 2002, I was 5 and I got ahold of my brothers Ocarina of Time. I played around on his but when I was six I was conquering the water temple and becoming a man in the Temple of Time. So yeah, six years old and i kicked Gannondorf’s ass. (And got some of Zelda’s if you know what I mean)

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by faulty

faulty — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:35:23 +0000

Btw mash. Mansion. Apartment. Shack. House.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by faulty

faulty — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:30:14 +0000

Ugh. Gak had a horrific smell to it. I remember liking the pink Ghostbuster slime so much more, although it was a bit more liquidy and harder to clean.
First game I remember beating was Kirby’s Dreamland on gameboy.
The Sierra games were awesome, I was a bigger fan of Space Quest. So weird looking back and noticing all the references I never would have caught at that young age. I had the same directional issues though, the trick it’s to learn to turn off the num lock and use those directional keys.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by TheCaretaker

TheCaretaker — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:37:50 +0000

Adventure was the first time I got to some sort of finale of a game. Though the first game I passed was Zork. Damn, I’m old.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Dani

Dani — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:02:39 +0000

First game I ever passed, that probably took the better part of a year to figure out and finish all FOUR discs, was The X-Files game for original Playstation. That was hard but awesome. Get to be an FBI agent and essentially run yourself through a super long version of an episode.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Ty

Ty — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:28:32 +0000

Cereal milk is delicious. Y’all crazy.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Jen

Jen — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:37:36 +0000

I’m going to be very cool and say the first game I remember finishing was Pokemon Crystal.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Phil W

Phil W — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:19:45 +0000

Maximum Carnage for Sega Genesis. A friend and I realized we could use Captain America’s shield to get Carnage off of the ceiling. I think, if you look at the wood paneling of that basement den, our brains are still plastered to the wood from when they exploded with this information.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Matt Blackwood

Matt Blackwood — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 01:04:21 +0000

The first game I remember beating was the Captain America and the Avengers stand-up arcade game.

I don’t know for sure how many quarters I threw away to finally “be the one escaping”, but I do know that the $10 my dad used to give my brother and me did not quite cover both of us surviving.

In a heart-breaking, Joss Whedonian finish, my brother Iron Man sacrificed himself so that the fat, bespectacled, 8-yr-old Hawkeye could save the world.

“OK, go!”

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by John

John — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:41:45 +0000

My first video game I remember is classic Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega. That original 16-bit machine I got as a present from my techie uncle. I guess that’s why I’ve never gotten attached to Nintendo products that much even though I eventually got a Nintendo original system (well maybe Duck Hunt LOL).

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Rob S.

Rob S. — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:49:48 +0000

“Eric the Unready” it was a parody of the D&D games. My sister and mom got involved.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Nathan C

Nathan C — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:46:33 +0000

The first game I ever beat was Ducktales on the Nintendo Entertainment System. I remember my hands were shaking in the final battle and climb for the trophy so much, that I thought for sure I was going to loose after a nearly six-hour playing binge of the game. It was such a reward, that there are still photos of me next to the ending screen of the game by my parents, as it showed my determination to beat the game. It was one of the first games I owned on the NES, and one of the only ones I beat without a save feature… Ah, those were the days 😛

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by XavanQ

XavanQ — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:30:09 +0000

Doom on Nightmare Level!

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by tedluck

tedluck — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:53:14 +0000

I’m sure there were others, but the first one I can remember is Zelda 2: Adventures of Link on the NES. I had just received a Nintendo as a present from my Grandparents and this was one of the first games that I owned all to myself.

I know I played some Atari and other NES games, but that’s the first one I have actual memories of playing and beating.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Joshua LaperleJ

Joshua LaperleJ — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:42:24 +0000

The first video game I remember beating was Jurassic Park for SNES, wen i was about 10 or 11 years old. I had stayed up till 1 or 2, sneakily playing, and then faked sick the next day so I could stay home, and finish when my mom went to work. Totally worth it.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Brian C

Brian C — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:11:27 +0000

I don’t remember having any Atari 2600 games with actual storylines that led to a “finish”, but the first game I do remember finishing was Super Mario brothers on the Nintendo (thanks to all the lives you’d get jumping on the turtle on the stairs)

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Matt

Matt — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:24:55 +0000

Loving the picture, but I love redheads as well. The first game I remember beating was not a console game, it was Oregon Trail. I was in second grade and they let us play it in the computer lab on those wonderful Apple computers with the 5 inch floppies. For a console game it would be Super Mario Bros. later that year.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Anthony Rash

Anthony Rash — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:07:02 +0000

Man i love when you guys do your characters and impersonations and just make me want to listen to you guys on comedy bang bang hanging out with the scott doing funny voices. First game i beat is Chrono Trigger on SNES.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by andrea aka fred

andrea aka fred — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 06:06:48 +0000

*correction to previous post* my parents didn’t have a N64, idk why i even said that lol… i played duck hunt on their NES almost daily, especially when i was homeschooled. i loved the gun that came with it, but then again, i am in tennessee, so i guess it makes since that the game with the gun was my favorite lol

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by jenn

jenn — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 05:04:33 +0000

The first game I ever finished was Final Fantasy 7.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Shari T

Shari T — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:14:37 +0000

Castlevania, Symphony of the Night on PlayStation. Loved Alucard, but what angry teen-aged goth girl wouldn’t 😉

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by chris

chris — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:41:04 +0000

Super Mario Bros, NES. It was a pretty big deal.

It still kind of is.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Katie B

Katie B — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:26:42 +0000

Battletoads!!! It was all about Battletoads; they were jumpy, elastic, and really angry 😉 I was super proud of that too, because I was born in the early 80’s, so I was pretty young, but my brother and I bought a Wizard thingy with our own money to make our games even more B.A.
BTW, I’m the biggest Felicia Day fan ON EARTH. My fiancee and I agree that she’s the only celebrity we would allow each other to date, lol….TMI, I know.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by andrea aka fred

andrea aka fred — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:08:03 +0000

Honestly, the first game that i completed was probably on the play station. I’m thinking it was probably either a demo of tetis 2 (my younger brother taught me how to play about 12 years ago and it has become an addiction…) or Spyro…..

Wait, i take that back, the first game i completed was duck hunt on the nintendo 64… my parents didn’t always have the newest game systems for us to play growing up (though as we’ve gotten older, the newer systems began popping up in the house), but they definitely had the coolest 🙂

…and, i’ll admit that i’ve never really been a huge gamer like my brothers..i’m more of a book nerd than a gamer lol

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Stephen Fitterman

Stephen Fitterman — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:06:51 +0000

The first game I ever beat was Super Mario World on the SNES. And I don’t just mean I got to the end and beat Bowser. I did every thing there was to do in that game (multiple times actually, since the cartridge kept deleting itself). Beat every level in every way. I saved all the Yoshis. Basically, I was a badass. And ever since I’ve been sort of OCD about completing games. It’s become a bit of a problem actually. 😛

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by mechas8n

mechas8n — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:03:09 +0000

First game that I ever remember beating was Winter Camp on the C64. Prior to that I don’t think I actually realised that games had an end.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Jake Hauskins

Jake Hauskins — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:46:03 +0000

The first game I remember beating, like actually beating, was Super Mario 64. It may not actually be the first one I beat, but it’s the first one I remember beating. I also remember that endless staircase and final Bowser boss was pretty awesome. It wasn’t only the first game I beat, it was also my first N64 game and the very first game I got 100% complete! All 120 Stars! Hellz yeah.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by sheala b

sheala b — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:42:14 +0000

Ooooo. I had to Google for the name, but it was called Fort Apocalypse and you had to fly a helicopter through some crazy side screen caves and rescue people and kill bad guys. Very weird. It was also coincidentally the first time I stayed up until 4 in the morning. I was 10 or so!

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by victoria ramirez

victoria ramirez — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:27:04 +0000

zelda for snes

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by GuanoLad

GuanoLad — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:52:55 +0000

Argh! Felicia Day and Vanessa Ragland in the same photo! Redhead cutie overload!

Sorry Cole, but you understand. And you are a very lucky witness.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Andrew C.

Andrew C. — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:13:31 +0000

The first game I ever passed was Super Mario Bros. My aunt and uncle used to play it all the time before he was shipped off to the front lines of whatever conflict we had. She beat it while he was gone while she was baby sitting me. She and I would play it, so we beat it a lot. My uncle never got to beat it. He didn’t come home. My aunt would jump past Bowser for me, pause the game and hand over the controller. So I guess technically I beat Super Mario Bros.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Matt B

Matt B — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:37:05 +0000

The first video game I ever beat? Adventure for the 2600. Oh, sure there were only 3 dragons and a sword that would sometimes spawn in a place beyond those 3 dragons making it incredibly hard to actually be able to kill them and that accursed item stealing bat.

Oh, bat. How I still hate thee.

But back in the day, that was the height of entertainment technology. It was our Skyrim, but with more ducky looking dragons. Getting the grail back to the castle was a triumph on the level of getting the ring to Mt. Doom. Or to put it in Vanessa terms, it was like meeting the Olsen Twins. It was just that cool.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by corinne

corinne — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:24:22 +0000

When we got good grades we used to be allowed to rent Sega, and always got Altered Beast. To this day that’s probably the only video game (not counting computer ones) I’ve beaten.

Oh, and there’s an online MASH thing, although it sucks in some browsers: http://www.bored.com/playmash/ You play a pretty rough version, Cole! We had more like 4 good, 1 bad of each category.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Torr

Torr — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:57:47 +0000

Like Cole, King’s Quest was the first game I ever “passed”, although it was Kings Quest 2, not the original.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Travis

Travis — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:55:44 +0000

The first game I ever passed was probably “Play it, Sam” on the Dreamcast 64. It was a failed attempt at making a game based in the Casablanca-verse (not considered cannon, obviously). It probably failed because Sam was the protagonist, and all you did was play piano.

(The real answer is Super Smash Bros. But that’s no fun.)

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Bryan_

Bryan_ — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:43:38 +0000

The first game I remember beating was Super Mario 3 for the Super Nintendo. I only beat it with the help of some friends. The later worlds were so damn hard! I still play it sometimes and cannot get even close to beating it anymore. The levels with water and the frog suit are near impossible. So frustrating.

Also, Felicia Day is the best! Dr. Horrible, The Guild, so great.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Justin

Justin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:35:58 +0000

The first video game I passed was Goldeneye on the N64. I actually remember the final level embarrassingly well. It was called The Cradle which was fitting because it was so easy compared to the missions before that they were almost babying the player. Ironically, its spiritual successor, Perfect Dark, had the hardest final mission of any game I’ve played.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Jess

Jess — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:02:24 +0000

AH! I loved Reader Rabbit. That was probably the first game I ever beat too. I always wanted to play Leisure Suit Larry when I was little.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by JJ

JJ — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:21:04 +0000

The first game I passed? Cool Spot on Sega Genesis. You’re jealous, I know. I was the queen of attacking my enemies with soda bubbles. Both in the game and and in real life. Give me a 7up and I can whoop your ass.

It’s also the only game I ever passed.

Comment on PMC 75: Felicia Day by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:05:24 +0000

Ahh! SO EXCITING!

The first game I ever remember beating (and being REALLY proud of) was the Island of Dr. Quandary. It was a point and click puzzle game and it was (pardon my French) REALLY FUCKING HARD. Or maybe it’s because I was in elementary school. I have looked everywhere to see if I can get a copy because like so many games from my childhood, I would love to play it again.

On a related note, Geek and Sundry is amazing. Felicia is amazing. Dr Horrible is my favorite product of the writer’s strike. Love the podcast, and this one is especially awesome.

Comment on PMC 74: Amber Tamblyn by Jill

Jill — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:12:18 +0000

I’m the typical child of the 70’s. I watched All My Children with my Mom.

Comment on PMC 74: Amber Tamblyn by Andrew T

Andrew T — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:55:53 +0000

FIRST question. The day time I was FIRST into was Grange Hill. I remember coming home from School which I never liked, to watch it everyday I know that alot of people in America will not know this programme.

It was about kids in a school and all the different things they had to deal with drugs, relationships etc. Sadly, It is no longer on TV.

Comment on PMC 74: Amber Tamblyn by Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton

Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:30:37 +0000

Firstly, I’d like to say that before I even listen to the episode, I am very excited to hear the brilliant Amber Tamblyn, daughter of the Russ Tamblyn, star of “War of the Gargantuas” the movie that Brad Pitt ruined the ending of foreveron the last Academy Awards broadcast.

I like Amber a lot, but my wife likes her even more. So it’s time to try to get her to listen to the show.

If we’re talking soaps, like Susan, mine was General Hospital, at times the show had science fiction subplots like the evil Cassidines freezing Port Charles while Laura is dying of a fever on a tropical island. Or something…

P. S. My son, The Boo Monster (David, was named after the fellow whose comments is above mine. Hey Ragz (David), I can see up your pant leg.

Comment on PMC 74: Amber Tamblyn by Ragzdandelion

Ragzdandelion — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:13:16 +0000

The first series that I watched(even though it’s not a soap opera, and I’m not even sure if it was ever a daytime show)was Lost In Space. It was on in the afternoon when I was a kid and I treated it like my soap opera(probably because of Dr. Smith’s over-acting). I followed it every day after school.That, and The Monkees, were pretty much my tv time was spent on.
And, I must add, I can’t stop this craving for ring bologna ever since Cole mentioned it a few episodes back.
Yep.

Comment on PMC 74: Amber Tamblyn by Alec

Alec — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:48:52 +0000

Vanessa reminds me of the way I feel when I’m both over-caffeinated and still sleepy. In a good way.

Comment on PMC 74: Amber Tamblyn by Larry

Larry — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:45:37 +0000

Dark Shadows — full of non-teenage vampires, werewolves, and gypsies.

Comment on PMC 74: Amber Tamblyn by Jess

Jess — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:24:15 +0000

My great-grandmother babysat me every weekday when I was little because my parents were both teachers. I pretty much had free reign of the TV UNTIL 2 pm when “her stories” came on. I was raised on All My Children and Guiding Light, and even as a young girl I often thought “wow, I should probably not be seeing this.”

Comment on PMC 74: Amber Tamblyn by Susan Lorenz

Susan Lorenz — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:08:02 +0000

this is the FIRST time I’ve answered a FIRST question…..of course the soap opera I was FIRST into was General Hospital….I remember racing home from high school to watch it everyday. I know it dates me, but before there was Luke and Laura, there was Scotty and Laura!! We once had a dog named Lucy (after Lucy Coe) and my son’s middle name is Lucas, because when paired with our last name it kinda sounds like Lucas Lorenzo Spencer….anyhoo…..Amber Tamblyn will always be Emily Quartermaine to me. Sadly, I don’t watch anymore, I grew out of soaps long ago.

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:41:59 +0000

Commodore Vic20–used for Radar Rat Race–what else could I use it for? Okay, I spent thirty-seven hours copying lines of BASIC so I could watch a stick figure do jumping jacks and programed an access code to protect my secret military identity.

But what I really wanted it to do was everything they ever did on television’s Whiz Kids.

Did not work.

P.S. Did not agree with the good Mr. Hodgman’s analysis of the Hunger Games and ended up spending too much time yelling, “Yes. Oh, Yes there are plenty post-apocolyptic warnings in the book!! You, you Hodgman, you,” into my iPhone. (By the way, there really is no established acceptable amount of time for yelling at a phone. Yelling into a phone that you are not currently using as a phone is just silly.)

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by Joey

Joey — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:45:51 +0000

Awesome podcast! And I loved the surprise guests of John Roderick and Aimee Mann!

My first computer was a Compaq of some sort, running Windows 3.1, when I was about three years old. I used it primarily for DOS and Windows games, and I especially remember Lemmings, DinoPark Tycoon, and the Chex cereal game Chex Quest, in which you are a piece of Chex cereal fighting against an alien invasion with a spoon and various projectile weapons.

(and yes, I may be unintentionally buzz marketing Chex cereal here. But Chex cereal is delicious. Just saying. Chex.)

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by slander

slander — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:16:14 +0000

My family’s first computer was a Tandy 1000. It was solid, weighty, and beige. It had only one floppy drive and even now the sound of old-school floppy drives can send me into minutes of nostalgic spasms.

My grandfather had eight children, of which my father is the third, and when my grandfather decided to by a computer, he decided all of his children should have one as well. That is why I will always remember the Christmas of 1986 as The Christmas That Papa Had Nine New Computers That Cost $1000 Each Stacked Up In His Office And He Gave Us One Oh My God. I was blown away and could not fathom how he could spend so much money at one time.

In our house, we used the computer primarily to play Sierra games — your King’s, Police, and Space Quests. I also used it to learn some basic DOS commands, and some basic BASIC. The Tandy also taught me Advanced Material Yearning, because I so desperately wanted another floppy drive (to make loading King’s Quest 3 much less tedious) and my parents wouldn’t spring for one.

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by corinne

corinne — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:00:37 +0000

My family had an Apple IIGS. My brother and I used it to play some Roger Rabbit game (side scroller? I don’t much remember), and my dad played Thexder, your standard robot-that-turns-into-a-plane game…

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by Jesse

Jesse — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:18:00 +0000

My first computer was a 386 and I used it primarily to play sesame street based educational software.

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by Juliet

Juliet — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:07:27 +0000

Our first computer was an Atari PC-5. I did play a lot of Zork II on it! We also had a sound file in WAV format that was one line of a Van Halen song. It took up a whole floppy disk and was extremely low quality. But we were really stoked that we could play music on the computer so we listened to it over and over.

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by Gale

Gale — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:21:56 +0000

My first job I had to learn to use the IBM Office System 6 stand-alone word processor, and it still used Mag Cards. Anybody remember those? The ink-jet printer attached to it was huge, but was the best printer I’ve ever used. First computer I ever personally owned was the first iMac in Bondi Blue! I guess I had to wait until they designed one stylish enough for me.

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by Erin

Erin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:43:15 +0000

My first computer was given to me (and my siblings) for Christmas. It was some sort of IBM in the late 80s. We did have a VGA monitor, which I thought was the coolest thing, since my father’s computer was colorless.

I played Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? on it a lot. (I tried playing Where in TIME is… and failed. Not good at that one.)

I also made ridiculous looking cards with our dot matrix printer. I still have some of these.

And Math Blaster. (the original) I can’t believe I found that game fun, but oh I so did.

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by jennifer and the beans

jennifer and the beans — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:48:59 +0000

My first computer was a Timex Sinclair ZX81 that my dad bought for me in 1981, when I was 11. I used it mostly for typing in BASIC programs out of magazines. The playing/using of the programs was never as interesting as the typing in, as I recall. These programs were of course saved on cassette tape. About a year later, I got a TRS-80 Color Computer, which was of course vastly superior in all ways. I used the Coco for game play (some typed in from magazines, some loaded from cartridges that plugged into the side of the machine — favorites included Popcorn and Poltergeist, which was a movie tie-in and was awesome!), and connecting to my dad’s BBS and writing reviews of music videos for no one to read.

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by Maerlyn

Maerlyn — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:34:46 +0000

Our first computer was the Commodore 64C, which I think my mom bought at a garage sale in the early 90s. I know I submitted a couple school reports typed on that computer but for the most part we used it for games and learned how to enter commands.

The most memorable game was called Madam Fifi’s Whorehouse, a “Choose Your Own Adventure”-style erotic story game where your character visited a brothel. I use the word erotic loosely; I think one of the women you could sleep with had an acidic pussy that burned your dick. It was pretty amusing to my tween self, but a couple years later we got WebTV and the computer was given to my aunt.

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by Jober

Jober — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:31:12 +0000

My first computer was a Tandy TRS-80 Model III, fully tricked out with TWO 5.25″ floppy drives and DOUBLE the standard RAM – rollin’ deep with 640k, bitches. Awwwww yeahhhhhh. I used it to play Zaxxon. Lots of Zaxxon.

Dreamysusan is totally right about the simple pleasure of tearing off the feed-wheel paper strips from the side of the dot-matrix printer paper. I enjoyed the finality of the gesture. Nothing says “I am DONE with this book report!” like a pair of 3′ paper ribbons.

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by dreamysusan

dreamysusan — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:21:23 +0000

My family’s first computer was a Tandy 1000, I believe. (Or was it 2000 as if to imply The Future?) We typed up our school papers and printed them out on our dot matrix paper. Long after my schoolmates started handing in laser-printed essays, I still had the painfully apparent raggedy edge from ripping off the edges. The thing is, once we got a laser printer I kind of missed ripping off the edges.

We also had an old Wheel of Fortune game on it. Vanna was green and red…very stylish.

I think John Hodgman is a delight and would love to get a copy of one of his books!

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by Joe Cuffe

Joe Cuffe — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:07:28 +0000

My first computer was an Apple IIE,and we used it mostly for coding games. Once we entered all of the code, the games were usually a huge let down once completed (except Choplifter, that game was the bomb).

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by Rob S.

Rob S. — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:24:39 +0000

I bet Elliot donates a LOT now. My mom got me the 1st Tripod book. That was before I was into reading. My 1st computer was a Compaq. It 20 lbs and I played moon lander on it.

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by Jack Revette

Jack Revette — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:18:37 +0000

First computer we ever owned was a circa 1975 Altair 8800 that we had to assemble ourselves. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altair_8800).

It came with essentially nothing. You could purchase Altair Basic for it (written by a young fellow – Bill Gates – pre (or at least very early) Microsoft, and definitely pre Windows). The Altair newsletter has a rant from Bill Gates about software piracy and how if folks paid for their software, instead of being a 2 employee company, he’d be able to hire 10-20 people and really be able to do some great things.

We still have the computer in our basement.

We used it to do payroll for the Regal House, a place that Cole’s familiar with.

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:30:54 +0000

My family was on the cutting edge of computers. When I was 7 or 8, we had a Packard Bell computer that ran Windows… I want to say version 2.0, but I could be wrong. I used it to play such phenomenal games as Operation Neptune (side-scrolling puzzle adventure where you pilot a submarine and fight monsters… or eco-terrorists… or both?) and Bugs Bunny’s Hare-Brained Adventure. It was awesome.

Comment on PMC 73: John Hodgman, Aimee Mann and John Roderick by JJ

JJ — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:35:53 +0000

I just discovered you guys recently and love the podcast!
In response to my first computer and what I used it for (is this even where I’m supposed to respond?)it was a hand me down laptop the my brother gave to me after he finished college (in ’99). It was a gigantic brick of a laptop that got so hot I’d have to rest it on at least 3 pillows in order for me to use it. And even then sometimes it would smell like burning plastic and I’d be forced to shut it off.
I used the laptop for my ‘writing’ and by ‘writing’ I mean the sad, pathetic and depressing poetry only a sullen pre-teen would write. I also wrote my Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan fiction, that mostly centered around Spike.

Comment on PMC 67: Drew Carey (Live at SF Sketchfest) by m kaz

m kaz — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:51:54 +0000

my first athletic event of any importance was running in that same dam turkey trot that cole did. I didnt fair as well as cole did and in fact i hated running that race cause i knew i had no chance to win. i do remember you winning the sweet lil turkey and 1st place ribbon!! i also remember our award winning oaks softball team, and im not sure but i think your dad was one of the coaches.

Comment on PMC 12: Cristine Rose by Marijo

Marijo — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:16:06 +0000

I LOVE Cristine Rose so much! Delightful interview.

Comment on PMC 72: Judy Greer by Heather

Heather — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:32:08 +0000

I USED TO EAT SO MUCH COOL WHIP TOO! Cool Whip and Wonder Bread sandwiches were *the* go-to after school snack.

… thanks for letting me share.

Comment on PMC 72: Judy Greer by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:31:15 +0000

As a child of the 80’s, I’m sad to say I didn’t have a lot of musical awareness until the 90’s, when I started actually caring about music. That being said, I have found recently that there is a disturbing amount of Duran Duran and Michael Jackson in my iTunes library.

Comment on PMC 72: Judy Greer by mickeyitaliano

mickeyitaliano — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:33:11 +0000

Fantastic episode…The World Wide Judy bit was great. She is too cool.
Mine was a Flock of Seaguls. This was right around when we got MTV in my town, and I was coming off of my 16 year old heavy metal persona. When I saw these guys’and their hair, I kinda really dug them for 2 albums in the early 80’s.

Comment on PMC 72: Judy Greer by Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:22:58 +0000

I was born in 1986 … so I guess my first 80s era singer I liked was Fred Penner 🙂

Comment on PMC 72: Judy Greer by lordsebastianflyte

lordsebastianflyte — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:49:59 +0000

I would love to say that the first 80s band I really got into was The Smiths, but as a young kid in Sweden I didn’t know much about anything. So it was that I, in the late 90s, was sold on “Forever Young” by Alphaville, so much that I even bought the full cd. Those were, in so many ways, the dark ages of my life.

Comment on PMC 72: Judy Greer by Brian C

Brian C — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:10:45 +0000

The first 80’s band I got into was Twisted Sister (even though they came around in the 70’s they hit it big in the 80’s due to MTV) My sister bought me Stay Hungry for Xmas, and my parents were shocked by the album cover… thankfully they didn’t run and join the PMRC.

Comment on PMC 72: Judy Greer by Tim Urbanski

Tim Urbanski — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:48:22 +0000

Being a child of the 80’s (born in 86), I wish I had more time to realize and experience the atmosphere of music surrounding me. As I grew older I strayed away from current chart toppers and onto the songs of yesteryear, and the first rock god hero I ever had was Billy Idol. The half smile, the full on leather swag, and the fact that even today, he continues to rock out all the time, all over the world. Even when Billy was busted up from a motorcycle accident, he didn’t stop filming new videos. My favorite guilty pleasure of the 80’s was Huey Lewis and the News which I thank Back to the Future for introducing me.

Comment on PMC 72: Judy Greer by Heather

Heather — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 05:40:28 +0000

Although the 80’s and I have never really clicked, there was definitely a phase in my early teens where Tainted Love was my favorite song. It’s perfect for everything- doing geometry homework, lip syncing to my Discman when riding in my mom’s minivan, making up dances with friends in my bedroom, crying to when the cutest boy in school, Adam Saylor, wouldn’t give me the time of day… all kinds of fun memories! Plus, how can you NOT sing along to the “ohhh-ohhhhhhhhhh-OHHH-oh unh-unh” part?

Comment on PMC 72: Judy Greer by Russ Never Sleeps

Russ Never Sleeps — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 05:30:19 +0000

Great episode! Judy Greer was fun-tastic!

The ’80s were when I first got into pop music. The first group I was really into was Alvin & the Chipmunks. The first two LPs I ever bought with my own money were Men at Work’s Business as Usual and Hall & Oates’ H2O. I listened the hell out of those records. Sorry Vanessa, but even as a Canadian kid, I hated Sharon, Lois & Bram— give me Raffi any day of the week.

Comment on PMC 72: Judy Greer by Pete

Pete — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:56:53 +0000

OMG I love Judy!

Comment on PMC 71: Fred Stoller by corinne

corinne — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:35:29 +0000

While I’m pretty sure my dad’s never heard 2 Live Crew, he used to have this 2 Live Jews cd with ‘classics’ like Oy! It’s So Humid. They had a song (Shake Your Tuchas) where they explained “a tuchas is a booty and a booty is a butt” which was preeeetty hilarious to me as a kid.

Comment on PMC 71: Fred Stoller by Steve C.

Steve C. — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:53:37 +0000

Oh wow, you guys were talking about Firsts and Fred Stoller’s 1st comedy record was MY 1st,but y’all couldn’t remember the title. It was called “Mr. Jaws” by Dickie Goodman (‘Mr Jaws! Mr Jaws! You’ve bitten my hand off! What do you have to say about THAT?…”Wouldn’t you give your hand to a friend?” [from ‘Midnight Blue’ by Melissa Manchester]’). I never heard of the Albert Brooks parody of Dickie Goodman and now I do. Thanks!

Awesome show. Love Fred Stoller. Love old school comics and old school character actors.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Dianna

Dianna — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:33:27 +0000

I told my little sister that the spleckled brown spots in Doritos were boogers. Today she is thin, and I still eat Doritos.

Comment on PMC 34: Steve Agee by Jill

Jill — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:59:21 +0000

Just started listening a while ago and have been making my way through your podcast backlog. I live in Toronto and LOVED your Canada talk!
Just to touch on your Degrassi talk:
1) I occasionally see Spike on public transit!
2) My uncle used to do the audio on Degrassi.
3) My friend used to date the guy who played Rick on Degrassi:TNG and when we met him at a party, my husband (who may have been drinking) accosted him and said “You shot Drake! You should be a rapper because you shot Drake which means you have mad street cred!” This did not go over particularly well.
Anyway, if you ever make your way up to TO, drinks are on me. 🙂

Comment on Rob Paulsen will make your friends jealous & YOU will help cure cancer! by Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:56:45 +0000

this is so coooool!

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Michael G

Michael G — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 19:07:06 +0000

The first big lie I remember telling was in 3rd grade, I tried so hard to get out of a school project, and said I had to go to my grandma’s funeral. Well, of course, word got back to my family about this excuse, and ended up having to do even more work. Needless to say, I don’t lie much. I’m too lazy to care.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by NL

NL — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:09:41 +0000

Vanessa was pretty cute on this episode! “Shipping” dates back to The X-Files fandom. It stands for “relationshippers” — people who wanted Mulder and Scully to get together. Now it’s used for any show, movie, book, where the fans want two characters to get together. I’m not even 30, and I feel about a million years old typing that. 🙂 // My first big lie was when I was about 7 or 8. I was spending the night at my grandparents’ house. For some reason, I thought it’d be a good idea to jump on the bed. Well, the bed and the house were a million years old, so instead of a fun jump, I got a loud “THUMP.” When Grandpa asked if I was okay, I knew I’d get in trouble, so I lied and said I fell. As far as I know, no one knew it was a lie, despite the fact I didn’t have any bruises or anything.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Brian

Brian — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:03 +0000

I use to be a kleptomaniac when I was young. One time in 4th grade I stole a classmate’s Gameboy and a few games. I was sitting in my room playing with this newly acquired Gameboy when my mom walked in. She asked where I got it from and I made up an elaborate story that I traded it with my Sony Walkman(this was back in the early 90’s) which I hid under my bed. I had to keep up with this lie for months as she would ask me everyday trying to break me 🙁

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by cozzett rivers

cozzett rivers — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:34:11 +0000

I was ten and i tried to drive the car and i crashed it into the garage. my mom came home and asked me if i had crashed it. told her it was my brother because i couldn’t reach the gas. Sorry if your still grounded Alex lol.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Vanessa

Vanessa — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:22:12 +0000

Yes, Amy! It is an iTunes issue- they are reportedly working on it currently. For now, you can listen through our site or nerdist! Sorry for the inconvenience, and hopefully the glitch will be fixed soon! You can actually get the episodes on iTunes if you search for the podcast (they are not being added to subscribers right now for some reason!)

xo,
Vanessa

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Amy

Amy — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:19:38 +0000

This episode and the last one are not showing up in iTunes to download. The last episode I was able to get was the one with Dave Holmes. So sad, I am really missing my Pop My Culture fix! 🙁
Is anyone else having this problem?

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by AkiraGPig

AkiraGPig — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:23:43 +0000

The first lie I remember telling was when I was four years old, and it nearly got someone killed.

One morning in preschool, I dared another preschool kid to climb up a to the first branch on a tree in the playground (this was during the 1980’s: the age of lawn darts and minimal adult supervision). Afterwards, I told him that it was perfectly safe to jump down from that tree branch, because I had done it before (LIE).

This other preschool kid following my directions and launched himself off the branch and towards the ground… which resulted in a broken arm for him.

I’d like to say that I didn’t laugh when I saw the poor kid crying on the ground, but that might be a lie too (yeah, I was a horrible toddler…and human being).

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Brianne

Brianne — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:04:39 +0000

When I was little, maybe 4 or 5, I was supposed to be cleaning my roommate and of course I really didn’t want to. So I sneaked out, thinking my parents didn’t notice, and then came back in with a “disguise.” I had a yellow robin cape which I put over my head to make myself look blonde. I then pretended that I was someone else to my parents and they played along. I think I ended up cleaning my room anyway, but as my new character.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Tanya Ramsey

Tanya Ramsey — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:37:00 +0000

Not sure if this qualifies or not. I don’t lie well. I have a deeply guilty conscience so I tend to feel guilty even if I’m telling the truth. The closest I can come to a “big lie” would be a “big secret” (though nowhere as cool as fake psychic. Just sayin…)

Anyway, when I was about 10, my brother and cousin and I decided to have a picnic in the woods near the big rock pile next to the duck pond. We had sandwiches in little plastic bags and built a little fire after clearing away some dry grass next one of the big boulders and lining the little pit with smaller stones. In theory, this was an excellent fire pit. In practice, it didn’t account for the high winds that day or the fact that it was the dry season. A lick of fire slipped between the rocks and caught on the grass. Instantly it was ablaze and very quickly created a bonfire many feet in diameter. And there was a LOT of grass to burn. On top of that, we were right next to a large field many acres across and filled with corn.

We went into action. Forming an assembly line from the duck pond to the growing fire, using the sandwich bag (my idea, thank you) to move water to the deadly blaze.

Against the odds, and in spite of a mishap where my brother actually FELL into the fire at one point, we managed to get it out.

We covered the scorched area with more dry grass (a lot of very good thought went into this, seriously) and decided to never speak of it to the people with the power to deliver punishment.

We kept that secret for almost 20 years before finally telling our parents.

My mom wasn’t pleased with us.

Luckily, we could outrun her.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Casey

Casey — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:35:46 +0000

The first big lie I remember telling was when I was little and my mom would leave money sitting around, I would snag it, then say Thai had no idea where the money went. Must have had about $200 after about 3 months… Heheh.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Suzanne K.

Suzanne K. — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:34:17 +0000

I was three when I told my first (memorable) lie. I was visiting my grandfather’s, with my sister and older cousins. I vividly remember this old ceramic goose on his back patio — it was white, with a blue bonnet on its head and a pink ribbon around its neck. It was in a hand-made straw nest with three small white eggs joining it in the nest. For the love of cheese omelets, I have no clue why I felt the need to crack open one of those eggs on the concrete floor, but I did, revealing nothing but a hollow (and now broken) plastic egg that I had no way of putting back together. I hid it as best I could in the nest behind the goose, but my grandfather noticed it about half an hour later and called all of us girls to find out who did it. I blamed it on my twin cousins. He bought it. They denied breaking it. So did I.

Apparently, I was a good liar.

Or just really freakin’ adorable.

To this day, it still haunts me that I did that, and I regret never getting the chance to apologize to him before he passed away when I was seven. I did apologized to my cousins however, as they’d had to endure a long draw out lecture of why lying was bad. I’d gotten out of said lecture, but my personally inflicted guilt-trip was obviously effective, as I still have issues telling anyone anything but the truth these days.

Over a broken faux egg.

…Yes, I know I’m a weirdo. But at least I’m an honest one.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Lynda

Lynda — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:22:07 +0000

I’m the youngest of four kids. I was the sweet innocent one that never got in any trouble. This didn’t make me very popular with my older siblings who were much more wild. When my parents went away for a weekend when I was eleven, leaving my big sister in charge, she decided to through a house party. There was underage drinking and loud music and a house full of people. And I watched TV up in my parents bedroom and tried hard to pretend that I didn’t hear anything. After the party, it was kind of hard to hide the new hole in the pantry door, or all the cigarette butts and beer cans scattered around, or the puke. But my brothers and sister did their best to clean it all up. When my parents came home and naturally figured out within five minutes that there had been a party, Mom asked me about it, and I said… “I don’t know, I was upstairs watching TV and I didn’t hear anything.” Which was sort of true. Kind of. It saved me from being blamed by either my siblings for my snitching or by my parents for trying to hide it. This is how I learned the benefits of lying. ^_^

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:11:11 +0000

The first big lie I remember telling was when I was about 5. My sister had this baby doll bathtub and I colored the bottom of it with black crayon. When my mom asked if I had done it, I told her, “No, it was Alyssa,” (one of the neighborhood girls). We saw Alyssa that night and my sister asked her about coloring on her bathtub and she was horrified that I had said that, since she obviously hadn’t done it. I tried laughing it off and saying it was supposed to be a joke, but my mom didn’t think it was too funny. I got in trouble.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Heather

Heather — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:11:09 +0000

The only really big lie I remember telling was like late 5 years ago, I told my boyfriend that I loved him only to break up with him a couple of months later.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Liz Williams

Liz Williams — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:09:31 +0000

I convinced my brother, just after the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets movie came out, that in the part where Harry is in Tom Riddle’s Diary, I was Hagrid. I told him that I was away for a few days (I had been away) and that I didn’t do the voice, just the action(since you can’t see Hagrid’s face). He was totally convinced for MONTHS!

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:19:59 +0000

One of the first lies I can remember telling was at the lunch table. I grew up with a fraternal twin brother and at a young age we looked almost identical to one another, except for one distinguishable trait… our hair. I shared a brown hairdo with my mother, father and sister, while he and he alone had a bright orange hairdo. A friend at lunch had brought up the fact that we were twins and I used the opportunity to “break the news” to my brother that he was not truly related. I told him that on the night of my birth he was found in a pile of ooze on the side of the road, pointing out that no one else in the family shares his red hair. Friends found it funny as I continued to poke fun at his hair and it garnered him his nickname ‘red’ which stuck with him all through school.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by corinne

corinne — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:00:20 +0000

I don’t really remember anything until high school, when a group of us would lie about staying over each other’s houses, then actually drive out to the beach, go to Denny’s, and sleep in our cars in the Walmart parking lot (open 24/7 so if you need a blanket or bathroom you’re set).

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Laura

Laura — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:16:18 +0000

The first big lie I remember telling was when I was probably around 6 years old. My oldest brother had bought I bag of vanilla tootsie rolls (the best kind) and I had snuck into his room and eaten a few of them. He found out that they were missing and everyone immediately blamed my other brother. He kept denying it and when everyone asked me if I had taken them, I said no. My brother ended up getting in trouble and I felt pretty bad, but knew that telling them at that point would just get me into even more trouble, so I never told them.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by James Davy

James Davy — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:08:05 +0000

My first lie i can remember was when i was 4, i think. A friend who is allergic to peanuts and was eating out of a bag of funions. I ate a peanut brownie then reached into the bag and grabbed a Funion. My friend got really upset and was yelling at me and asked me if i washed my hands first. I was startled and lied and said i had washed my hands between the brownie and the delicious snack. He continued to eat out of the bag. 0_0

Luckily he didn’t have a reaction and I’m fairly certain he is still alive.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Georgia "Texasartchick"

Georgia "Texasartchick" — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:26:01 +0000

When I was a kid, my parents always confiscated our plastic Halloween pumpkins full of candy immediately after trick-or-treating ended so they could ration our candy to us over the next month. When I was 3 years old, I’d managed to get hold of all 3 of our pumpkins the morning after Halloween. I was busy gorging myself on the scrumptious forbidden candy when my mother came wandering into the living room. She found me literally standing knee deep in candy wrappers and chocolate smeared all over my face and hands.

She asked, “Georgia, have you been eating candy?”

“…no.”

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Barb Ferrer

Barb Ferrer — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:16:02 +0000

Okay, admittedly, I’m a professional liar, too, as a writer, however, this story about my first big lie is absolutely true and yet when I tried to include a version of it in one of my books, my editor made me take it out because she said it was too unbelievable. (As a writer, I’m also long-winded…) So I’m putting it down not because I want the DVD (already have all of them), but because I want this story documented somewhere, dammit.

I was a pretty typical latchkey kid of the late-70s/early-80s, with my parents divorced and my mom working long hours. So I’d come home, do my homework, get dinner started, blah, blah… my cousin, who was in a similar situation, was required to come with me, as per our mothers’ orders, so that neither of us would be left completely alone. One of these days, somewhere in my twelfth year, my cousin, who is arguably, one of the stupidest people on the planet, decided it would be a good idea to make French fries for dinner, never mind that neither of us had ever made French fries. I was doubtful, but even though I was the older by a year, she was five inches taller and fifty pounds heavier, so French fries it was going to be. While I set to cutting up potatoes, she grabbed a large cast iron pan, poured copious amounts of oil in, and turned the heat to high.

You can see where this is going, right? Right. All of a sudden, the oil ignited, freaking her right the hell out, to which she responded by… pouring a pitcher of water on the fiery oil. Cue huge column of fire and her freaking out some more (I was freaking, too, especially as I’d been yelling, “No… don’t—” as she poured the water. Finally, I remembered my basic science, grabbed the baking soda, and poured the entire box over the mess, which doused the fire. Afterwards, we were left with a smoke-filled house and my mother’s BRAND NEW harvest gold range & hood a sooty, blistered mess. Cue me, REALLY freaking out, because we didn’t have a lot of money and it was brand new and OMG, she was going to Kill. Me. DED. So I ran next door and fetched my neighbor, who was a professional graphic artist/commercial painter and begged him to come fix the hood, which had taken the brunt of the fire damage. Initially, he was reluctant, because he was all about responsibility and honesty, but he also knew my mother and knew she would Kill. Me. DED. So he mixed up his paints, sanded the hood, and repainted it, which I cleaned the kitchen and opened every window in the house. (My stupid cousin didn’t help, since she felt I should have known what the oil would do, so it was clearly All My Fault.)

Miraculously, my mother, she of the eagle eye and nose that a drug-sniffing dog would envy, never noticed except to note, “Why didn’t you girls make anything for dinner?”

Me: “Well, we were hoping you’d let us walk over to McDonald’s and get cheeseburgers and French fries.”

I finally told her the truth… twenty-five years later.

And she didn’t believe me. Because, in her words, “You’re a writer, Barbara, you make things up like this for a living. And believe me, if something like that HAD happened, I would have known.”

And so, like Tim, recounting HIS story, that was pretty much when I knew I had a gift for lying and could maybe do something with it.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton

Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:31:04 +0000

I can’t lie, anymore If I do I’m forced to turn myself into a toad.

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Beth G

Beth G — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:59:30 +0000

I could not have been more than 10 years old when I began my budding career as an actress. A playmate was contantly bragging about her big sister. Eventually, I couldn’t take it any more: I decided to invent a big sister of my own. I had the friend convinced that my big sister was away at college, and for months shared tales of my older sister’s deeds. Eventually, my conscience caused me to admit the lie that theorectically could have remained undetected to this day because my stories were that good!

Comment on PMC 70: Timothy Omundson by Erin

Erin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:45:43 +0000

One of my close friends was visiting from Connecticut, we must have been around 16 because I was already driving. Late one night we snuck into the garage to smoke, I had never tried a cigarette before. 16 year olds are not the brightest and we did not put together the fact that the garage was located right under my Mom’s bedroom. She immediately came down asking us who was smoking. We both denied it vehemently, but I don’t truly believe she believed us. I do not have a great poker face.

Comment on PMC 69: Pop My Oscars 2012 by admin

admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:11:50 +0000

Sorry the comments Being moved, here they are below:
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Comment by corinne — February 23, 2012 @ 5:51 pm

Most fabulous cheekbones: Benedict Cumberbatch

Comment by GuanoLad — February 23, 2012 @ 10:00 pm

I don’t understand the love for the Chemical Brothers soundtrack to Hanna. I thought it was a cacophonic disaster that was wholly inappropriate and almost ruined the movie for me.

Comment by Shawn “Father Wizard” Colton — February 24, 2012 @ 1:19 pm

I know it was said during the podcast but Best Technologically Enhanced performance for folks like Andy Serkis, seems the perfect category. “Caesar is home.”

Comment by Bozbozbozboz — February 26, 2012 @ 2:53 pm

Down on Beginners and positive reviews for Crazy Stupid Love… Oh boy what are other people missing about how brilliant Beginners was? I think in a few years people will realize what a great romantic-comedy Beginners is. For shame Po’scars podcast! Even still, i love you guys and keep up the great podcast.

Comment on Cole’s Indie Music Corner: Django Django by GuanoLad

GuanoLad — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:02:28 +0000

And, one day, one of the members will go on to be a film score composer for dark quirky fantasy movies.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Mike D

Mike D — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:50:59 +0000

Admin…I was using a feedburner link before, but that stopped being updated. But that libsyn link you gave me worked. Thanks for that.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Collin

Collin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:20:51 +0000

The first video that I loved was Duran Duran’s “Union of the Snake”. But it was only the second video I ever saw (after “Safety Dance”), so my standards were low.

By the way, I would pay SOOOO much money to see a movie version of “The Fancy Spider-Man”.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by DJ

DJ — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:14:30 +0000

PhD’s, “I Won’t Let You Down” – now there’s old school! A Rod Hull look-a-like follows a lady clearly completely out of his league around town. That and the Korgis, “Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime” I always listen to together. Not sure why. Both early eighties. Both OK.

First video I was obsessed with was Wax (not the Andrew Gold/Graham Gouldman collaboration who had a hit with “Bridge To Your Heart”, good song and video – check it out, but the American alternative rock band) and the song, “California”. Oh yes. Youtube it. Oh yeah – what a video! I grew up watching Beavis and Butthead and that video will always be special to me and Beavis. Had to stay up late (as mentioned in the lyrics) and watch MTV through the night to try and catch it. That and Ween’s “Freedom of ’76”. Two great songs and two awesome videos from Spike Jonze. Youtube them to check them out.

I too really loved “Black Hole Sun”. I had to watch ‘MTV’s Most Wanted’ with Ray Coakes with my parents as we only had Sky downstairs just to see these class videos. Still listen to Soundgarden. Parents just didn’t get the Alternative American rock scene from 1991 to 1996! Some of my favourite bands came from that era.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by admin

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:28:14 +0000

Hey Mike,
Thanks for the feedback. We checked out the RSS feed but didn’t see a problem. Is it still not working for you?
http://www.popmyculturepodcast.com/feed/
Or, the feed can be seen here:
http://popmyculturepodcast.libsyn.com/rss

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Mike D

Mike D — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:29:18 +0000

Oh, by the way…in case you didn’t know, your RSS feed for your podcast isn’t working.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Mike D

Mike D — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:27:16 +0000

I think the first video I ever loved was Undone (The Sweater Song) by Weezer. Even though the video doesn’t have a lot to it, there was just something about it that I really liked.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Vicki

Vicki — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:22:02 +0000

First video I ever fell in love with was Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Jennifer Davies

Jennifer Davies — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:49:15 +0000

Definitely Duran Duran’s Rio!!!!!!!!!

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by corinne

corinne — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:18:56 +0000

I’m not sure which I saw first, so in order of increasing favor:
REM’s Losing My Religion – there was a lot going on there that I was confused by
Tom Petty’s Don’t Come Around Here No More – just cooool
Tom Petty’s Mary Jane’s Last Dance – creeper!

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Lamb

Lamb — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:34:13 +0000

Vanessa, you’re not alone in being terrified by Goonies! I spent a good decade feeling ILL at even the mention of the movie, my first time watching it was so traumatic.

First music video I fell in love with: Green Day’s “When I Come Around”. It helped that it was on MTV almost constantly.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by buzzgirl

buzzgirl — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:19:43 +0000

I first fell in love with Duran Duran’s “Rio”. I am STILL in love with John Taylor, btw. No shame.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:24:40 +0000

Favorite music video I feel in love with: Bruce Willis in the Seagrams Wine Cooler commercial.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:03:37 +0000

Sorry Everclear decided to suck shortly after that.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:03:16 +0000

Definitely was “Father of Mine” by Everclear. I remember sitting there silently with my twin brother. First time I’d seen and heard some hidden angst in me expressed in a music video.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Desi

Desi — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:44:22 +0000

“Take on Me” by A-ha is hands down the best and first video from my childhood that i fell in love with. I was only about 5 or 6 years old but i thought he was all kinds of dreamy and the effects of the video were amazing! How I was able to process that at the age i was I am not sure, but i always stopped to watch it when it came on the TV.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Jim C

Jim C — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:19 +0000

Let me park my walker for the Firsts answer. It’s PhD, “I Won’t Let You Down,” which I saw on the first day MTV aired, and loved it from the start.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Russ Never Sleeps

Russ Never Sleeps — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:34:00 +0000

Terrific episode as usual. Dave Holmes is great.

The first video I fell in love with was “Our House” by Madness. The first video I fell in lust with was “Legs” by ZZ Top, with an honourable mention to “Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by NL

NL — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:12:23 +0000

Another fab episode. Loved Vanessa’s Downton Abbey question, and the answers. 🙂 My first answer was that I’d be a maid, maybe like Gwen from Season 1. But on further reflection, I’d probably be one of Cora’s boorish American cousins. I’d be crass and shock Violet and flirt with all the British men and then be gone.

As a kid, I listened to my parents’ music — lots of Beatles, Rolling Stones, etc. I finally got into “modern” pop music around age 11 or 12, c. 1995. One of the first videos I saw was Alanis Morisette’s “You Outta Know” and it blew my mind. The video itself isn’t that amazing, but just….wow. It was a far cry from the oldies station. I always regretted being too young to be a riot grrrrl. It was one of the first “real” albums I bought, too.

I do remember loving REM videos and always stopping when they were on.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Rob S.

Rob S. — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:34:31 +0000

I think I saw E. T. at like 25. It was about a year before it was re-released in theaters.

Comment on PMC 68: Dave Holmes by Matt

Matt — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:28:07 +0000

Showing my age but I’d love a PMC t-shirt: First video I fell in love with – Madonna “Material Girl”.

Comment on PMC 50: Emma Caulfield by Jasmine

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Britney Spears — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:29:33 +0000

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Comment on PMC 67: Drew Carey (Live at SF Sketchfest) by Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton

Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:16:26 +0000

I apologize for the typos. Chasing Boo Monsters while typing leads to hasty comment submission.

Comment on PMC 67: Drew Carey (Live at SF Sketchfest) by Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton

Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:21:47 +0000

I was an awkward,fearful child. The first athletic event of any importance I was a part of was being the worst player on a winning little league team but I got walked A LOT because I was pretty big and a lefty. Also I swung at nothing. I was however a slightly moore believable fielder than Tony Perkins in “Fears Strike Out”

Oh, and Spy Gal? Best. Banana. Joke. Ever.

Comment on PMC 67: Drew Carey (Live at SF Sketchfest) by corinne

corinne — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:20:28 +0000

Every year at horse camp there was a competition at the end of each session. I…did not usually win.

When I was around ten I did a karate intramural, and did the side-by-side kata with my brother. We got participation medals that I pretended were bronze ones.

Greatly enjoyed the banana jokes.

Comment on PMC 66: John Lehr by DJ

DJ — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:35:55 +0000

Another top show. “I’ll just go home and jack-off – you can’t stop me!” Ahh yes, true words spoken from a true bloke. Also enjoyed the Simpsons quote above.

Two incredibly stupid things we did “round our way” growing up. First – we’d go down these “bogs” as we called it – like a marshy wooded area, to look for cars that joyriders had dumped. Sometimes they’d set them on fire and leave them. Other times, we get in the cars they hadn’t torched, set the car on fire and then sit in it and the last to jump out of the burning car was the winner. I did this like 3 or 4 times. On one of the last times we ever did this, the gas tank exploded after like about 20 seconds after the last of us had got out the car. Stupid, stupid, stupid! Another thing we did at around this time was make each other pass out. You get somebody to stand against a wall and then make them take really deep breaths for like a minute and then after a minute you exhale all the air from your lungs as your friends push on your chest and boom – you drop like Tommy Cooper. You blackout and have a tiny little dream sometimes. It’s stupid! We got this one lad to breathe in and out for like 5 minutes and then we pushed on his chest and he fell on the floor and his body started twitching all over so we legged it! The lad was alright but he never spoke to us again. What a cheek! And yes, I did have a NES and a MegaDrive (Genesis) growing up. Just not many games!

Thanks again for another awesome show.

Comment on PMC 66: John Lehr by Rebecca D

Rebecca D — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:03:14 +0000

This show makes me ridiculously happy.

The first truly dangerous thing I did was traipse carelessly through the forest and inadvertently anger a wood nymph. I have had mud slowly dripping from my nose ever since, because hey, who could really live with lush below-the-waist fungus?

Or maybe it was the time I believed in the magic of Mary Poppins so fiercely I jumped from the (albeit quite low) roof confidently clutching an open umbrella…

Comment on PMC 66: John Lehr by Jim C

Jim C — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:50:49 +0000

It seems Cole and Vanessa aren’t up on their Simpsons:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcSUWP0QNeY

Burns: This is a thousand monkeys working at a thousand typewriters. Soon … they will have written the greatest novel known to man.
(rips sheet out of cigarette smoking monkey’s typewriter)
Let’s see… “It was the best of times, it was the BLURST of times” ?!
(wads it up and throws it at monkey)
You stupid monkey!
(monkey shrieks)
Oh, shut up.

Great pod. First dangerous thing? I’d rather not comment.

Comment on PMC 66: John Lehr by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:27:13 +0000

Phenomenal as always, and I’m super pumped for Drew Carey.

The first dangerous thing I did happened when I was 10 or 11. At the middle school near our house, we had what we called the “Roller Coaster”. It was in no way an actual roller coaster. What it was was an imaginary path from the top of the hill where the soccer field was, across the parking lot, then down the hill on to the track. The idea was that you ride your bike as fast as you can across the soccer field, then rocket down the hill, across the lot, and down the hill again, and try not to die. I made it.

*Although, to be fair, I went back and did it again in high school, flipped over my handlebars down the second hill and blacked out for about a minute. Thank God for helmets, right?

Comment on PMC 64: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2011 by NL

NL — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:53:01 +0000

Top 5 of 2011:

1. Downton Abbey
2. Community
3. Bridesmaids
4. Social Media and its role in Arab Spring and Occupy
5. Florence + The Machine

Comment on PMC 65: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2011 by NL

NL — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:07:31 +0000

Great episode! What an awesome collection of guests.

My worst of 2011:

1. REM’s break up. I mean, it’s not a surprise or anything, but they were such an iconic group, and such an important part of my young adulthood. It’s weird to think they aren’t around.

2. Amy Winehouse’s death. I’ve not listened to her music, but her death was a tragedy. What was worse was the rhetoric surrounding it, as if she deserved her illness and death in some way.

3. Speaking of rhetoric, Gabrielle Giffords’ shooting. The man who shot her is clearly very ill, but the shooting exposed some very ugly parts of American political rhetoric, which, unfortunately, is still going strong.

4. Charlie Sheen. Another ill person who clearly needs help and instead is held up as entertainment.

5. Most reality shows. I admit, I do like some, such as the various cooking shows and “So You Think You Can Dance.” I enjoy shows that celebrate talent and hard work. Ones that exploit people — like Toddlers and Tiaras, Real Housewives, Hoarders, etc, are pretty gross.

Comment on PMC 66: John Lehr by NL

NL — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:52:20 +0000

I was not a daredevil as a kid, so my scariest stunts are limited to, like, jumping on and off the bed.

Also, I agree with Vanessa about….men’s business downstairs. That whole section had me cringing! So painful and so funny.

Comment on PMC 66: John Lehr by Rob S.

Rob S. — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:33:43 +0000

If I’d a known about the making out I’d have found a way to SF. Blue Ivy sounds like a Bond Girl. Does John think that babies come out of the mom’s ass? Chaos theory: An infinite amount of monkeys typing on a infinite typewriters means that at one point you will get Shakespeare.

Comment on PMC 64: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2011 by roberto

roberto — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:37:47 +0000

First – great episode! The hook is set, I’m a fan. Only wish I still lived in San Fran so that I could be a creepy grown-up groupie.

My 2011 top 5 Fav:

5. LMFAO’s song Party Rock Anthem and Kia Soul Hamster Commercial. Pure genius and slightly mind numbing idiocy.

4. Watchable baseball playoffs/series, especially for non-Yankee or Sox fans… or non-baseball fans in general.

3. Ashley Green is single again. The *only* reason for me to be dragged it yet another Twilight Series movie.

2. Hotter chick on the TV show Fresh Beat Band (it’s the little things when the only TV I watch is programmed by a 4-year old).

1. TheOatmeal.com. Guilty pleasure of seeing idiocy revealed through sarcastic animation.

I know … “snore!”

Comment on PMC 65: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2011 by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:33:57 +0000

1a) Rick Perry
1b) Mitt Romney
1c) Rick Santorum
1d) Michelle Bachman
2) A tie between Toddlers in Tiaras, Dance Moms, and all the other quality “reality” television we are bombarded with on a daily basis.

Comment on PMC 65: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2011 by corinne

corinne — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:22:04 +0000

1) My house getting robbed two days before Thanksgiving.
2) The Daily Mail phone hacking scandal.
3) Friends’ parents joining facebook and turning out to be crazy racist Republicans.
4) ALL OF POLITICS.
5) Earthquakes.

Comment on PMC 65: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2011 by Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton

Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:07:10 +0000

My Five Worst:

1. Though I did lose most of my itunes when my PC crashed, I think having cancer kind of sucked more.

2. The zillions of movies and television shows featuring domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual violence as plot points or in a few cases, the basis for the entire show.

3. Hate making a big comeback.

4. DC’s reboot, which I believe is the houndred and fifth reboot since 1985.

5. The death of Randy Savage.

Comment on PMC 65: Pop My Cork (Part 2) – The Worst of 2011 by Rob S.

Rob S. — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:41:14 +0000

That End of the world guy had a stroke sometime between May and October. I assume most gym teachers/ school coaches are pedophiles. The cultural phenomenon of reality television makes me wish I’d killed myself in high school.

Comment on PMC 64: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2011 by ChrisDooB

ChrisDooB — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:52:45 +0000

5. IPad 2 ( fun toy and amazing tool for Special Needs population)

4. Heart of Archness

3. Arkham City

2. The Muppets

1. Getting appointed as a teacher.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Juls

Juls — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:59:14 +0000

There have been plenty which I was upset about going off the air, but the first one I was REALLY upset about was The Class – Jason Ritter, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lizzy Caplan, Andrea Anders. It was a really awesome show which they won’t even release on dvd!

Having Community on dvd would help to ease the pain a little, especially because I’m currently broke-ass and can’t afford them otherwise.

Love the podcast!

Comment on PMC 64: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2011 by corinne

corinne — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:18:41 +0000

1) discovering Cheer Wine (soda that tastes like Dr. Slice used to)

2) Sherlock

3) seeing Tim Minchin

4) the Thomas Lennon PMC

5) hearing about Homestuck, making it through the whole archive

Comment on PMC 64: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2011 by Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton

Shawn "Father Wizard" Colton — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:55:00 +0000

1. Godzilla comics finally featuring other Toho Monsters.
2. Podcasts ( PMC and Emily Volman’s “Laughing With You” my faves )
3. Doctor Who: Series Six
4. Beating up cancer with robots!
5. Seeing Cinematic Titanic Live with Twitter pals.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by NL

NL — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:48:21 +0000

I’ve been thinking about this question a lot. A. Lot. It’s an excellent question. I grew up watching a ton of TV, so I thought it’d be easy to answer. But it’s not.

A lot of shows I watched as a little girl were old reruns like Mr. Ed.

I remember crying my eyes out when David the Gnome ended — not because I was sad it was over and there’d be no new episodes, but because David and his wife died at the end (they became trees).

As I got older, I tended to stop watching shows before they ended, so I didn’t really feel sad when they went off the air.

So I was probably a teen the first time I was genuinely sad a show went off the air — Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Comment on PMC 64: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2011 by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:31:00 +0000

1) Getting to go to the Toronto International Film Festival
2) Favorite Movie: Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best (which I saw at the aforementioned festival)
3) Favorite Album: The Muppet’s Green Album
4) Honorable Mention for Crazy Stupid Love
5) The fact that Cole didn’t cheat on his top 5 this year.

Comment on PMC 64: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2011 by Philip

Philip — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:08:45 +0000

OMG How TOTALLY awesome…I look forward to hearing it!

Comment on PMC 64: Pop My Cork (Part 1) – The Best of 2011 by AJ McKeon

AJ McKeon — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:05:56 +0000

Top 5 of 2011
1) Ryan Gosling
2) Packers win Superbowl
3) Camp by Childish Gambino
4) Adele
5) Pop my Culture podcast Joins Nerdist

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Gillian

Gillian — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:30:54 +0000

First show that I can remember being upset about being cancelled was the Naked Truth with Tea Leoni and Holland Taylor. Certainly not as unjust a cancellation as Arrested Development, but my younger self was very sad at the time, and still is a little.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Jen

Jen — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:49:27 +0000

I would say the first show I realized I was sad about maybe getting cancelled and then really getting cancelled was Veronica Mars. Such a great show! Since then it seems like I am always in love with a show on the brink of cancellation. #Community! #SixSeasonsAndAMovie!

Comment on PMC 05: Chris Hardwick by Torri Adrian

Torri Adrian — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:58:19 +0000

I’m new to the podcast, and was SO excited to hear that other people played King’s Quest! I learned how to type playing King’s Quest II.

Regardless, Love you guys. You make work go by much faster

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Desi

Desi — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:42:53 +0000

Love, love, love the podcast! started listening when you were announced as part of the nerdist industries and have been listening to all the old episodes! But to get to the question at hand…the first show i remember that i was upset about being taken off the air was “My Two Dads”, which to a 10 year old girl was devastating and not because of Teen idol Chad Allen, but for underdog Giovanni Rabisi, perhaps my gaydar was developed early? 🙂

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:06:31 +0000

The first canceled show I was upset over was either Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Pushing Daisies, or Better Off Ted. All three shows were AMAZING, but suffered from poor viewership and/or the strike.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Jackson

Jackson — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:46:17 +0000

I loved SPACE CASES…it was a show in nickelodeon in like 96-97…starred the black power ranger and only had around 2 shortened seasons….was angry as heck when i realized the reruns they were showing for basically a year meant the show got cancelled.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by corinne

corinne — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:43:23 +0000

We weren’t really allowed to watch much tv when I was growing up, but my parents knew there was no way in hell I was missing the end of Star Trek TNG. That was a heart-breaker!

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Anny

Anny — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:37:43 +0000

(typing on iPhone sucks sometimes) Sorry! *pretended to be sick*

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Anny

Anny — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:35:35 +0000

I believe the first tv show I was extremely upset when I realized it would not be airing anymore was Head of the Class on ABC. The tv show ended in 1991 after 5 years running and I remember that I pretended to have to be sick so I could stay at home and watch the final episode of that season (I did not know it would be canceled). So, on the last episode, the students graduated, the school closed down and it was also demolished! I was in tears by the end of that episode, specially when I realized that without the school, the sitcom was OVER!

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Dave

Dave — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:28:19 +0000

I was heartbroken with Homicide: Life on the Streets went off the air. Such a great show that nobody watched.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Chopper

Chopper — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:54:07 +0000

I can’t believe you guys discussed “Guess Who?” Equally amazing – you discussed ‘STAR WARS’ edition. My wife and I have joked about a ‘Stormtrooper’ edition, and I have this mental image of two Stormtroopers playing guess who, with the entire board identical Stormtrooper faces, asking questions like “Is your person wearing a white helmet?” and “Is your person standard height?”

Just a thought.

And also, we play the game regularly, making up elaborate back stories of the characters as we go along. Like Alfred, the one-armed convicted rapist born-again Christian. He lost his hand gambling in international waters and saw Jesus while he was starving on his life-raft. Cliche, I know, but it would be a great start to that “Guess Who: The Movie” movie. COPYRIGHT! TM TM! I’m now going to begin casting that film, the next time I play said game.

Look up a picture of Alfred and tell me I’m wrong.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Atkinsonc

Atkinsonc — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:07:22 +0000

I left a comment over at the Nerdist page, then I realized I probably should have made it here. Anyway, I know I had to have been upset by the ending of some cartoon or another as a kid, but the first show I really remember being bummed out over its cancellation was Get A Life.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Rob S.

Rob S. — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:07:20 +0000

boobs for knees I had to stop. I had to stop and recover from laughing so hard. I’m sure there were cartoons and sitcoms that were canned in the 80s and 90s. The 1st show I really threw a hissy fit over was Firfly.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by John

John — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:19:23 +0000

I was devastated when The Kids from C.A.P.E.R. was taken off the air in 1976. Seriously, I was so upset I cried. I was eight at the time.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Lee

Lee — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:15:40 +0000

When Nickelodeon’s Kablam! ended, it was a significant bummer. (it was a show with some cartoon shorts, some stop motion shorts, hosted by two cartoon characters leading into the short minishows. Action League Now, Prometheus and Bob, and that They Might Be Giants video “Doctor Worm” just played almost every time that it was on. It was so goooooooooood. And it’s not on dvd sadly. Four seasons may seem like enough but I needed MORREEEEEEE

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Bryan_

Bryan_ — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:09:50 +0000

I had only just discovered Mystery Science Theater 3000 shortly before it was canceled and I was completely confused when it didn’t come on any more. I still can’t understand how you could cancel such a great show.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Liz

Liz — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:03:53 +0000

I was heartbroken when Boy Meets World ended. I know that’s kind of ridiculous, because they could not technically take it much further than college and marriage without changing the title to “Man Lives In World.” But nonetheless, I’m pretty sure I shed a tear or five at the finale. I miss it still.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Phil

Phil — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:18:56 +0000

All the rambling about “Ed reminded me how sad I was when “Ed,” the TV show, was cancelled. Oh, Carol Vessey.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Allison

Allison — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:59:57 +0000

I grew up watching a lot of Nick @ Night like Vanessa so most of my favorite shows were I Love Lucy, Bonanza or The Twilight Zone so they were already long gone.
But I was one of the people rather upset when Freaks & Geeks got cancelled. My childhood crush on James Franco had begun and he was being ripped away too soon.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Evan

Evan — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:14:36 +0000

First show I was really mad about getting cancelled was “Greg the Bunny”. It had a couple reincarnations but was never the show that first aired. Still love it to this day.

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by Denice

Denice — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:44:14 +0000

The first series that I was upset about going off the air was “Wizards and Warriors”. I remember being so mad that I wasn’t going to see Duncan Regehr as Dirk Blackpool that me and a friend planned a retaliation against our local CBS affiliate. (we thought it was their fault) that we planned an attack to disable the station in Boise and the transmitter on Bogus simultaneously. (Hey that was pretty involved for 13 year old girls) We didn’t do it of course. Making those plans made the hurt go away. But in hind sight made us look like future terrorists. (cha, right)

Comment on PMC 63: Jim Rash by NL

NL — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:20:58 +0000

I haven’t listened yet, but I’m *so* excited for this ep. Thanks!

Comment on PMC Joins the Nerdist Network! by Erin

Erin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:29:43 +0000

Sweet! Also personally fitting since Mr. Hardwick’s episode of PMC was my first. Congrats on all the success, guys. You deserve it!

Comment on PMC 62: Phil LaMarr by Dave Gustafson

Dave Gustafson — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:10:35 +0000

Justice League ( old skool- early 70’s) all the way!

Comment on Happy Holidays from PMC! by juicypearl

juicypearl — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:03:17 +0000

No idea which one’s which, but the one without all the makeup looks hotter.

Comment on PMC 62: Phil LaMarr by Joe Shirley

Joe Shirley — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:32:28 +0000

Justice League!

Comment on PMC 62: Phil LaMarr by Brendan

Brendan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:19:58 +0000

Loved the chemistry between Phil and Vanessa. Wowza. I’m younger than most here (old enough to see Pulp Fiction) but my first comic series were a compilation of comics based on Cartoon Network shows. Like there were Powerpuff Girls, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and related to Phil, Samurai Jack. I ate those up.

Comment on PMC 33: Bobcat Goldthwait by Corky Kneivel

Corky Kneivel — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:06:00 +0000

Seriously how drunk was Bobcat? I love the guy’s comedy and I love his honesty I downloaded this one with anticipation. Dude was seriously drinkley pooed.

Comment on PMC 62: Phil LaMarr by Sally

Sally — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:07:54 +0000

I’m a girl, so you know, Archie.

Comment on PMC 62: Phil LaMarr by Jamie

Jamie — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:29:46 +0000

Besides Spider-man, I first got a box of Archie’s from my mom’s friend. So yeah, I’m typical and boring.

Comment on PMC 62: Phil LaMarr by Bill

Bill — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:43:41 +0000

Is it possible that the mini bear mentioned by “Sea Monkey HQ” is the Water Bear? It is a microscopic 8 legged creature that is able to survive in a dehydrated state like sea monkey eggs.
Trivia, it can also survive in the vacuum of space while dehydrated!

Comment on PMC 62: Phil LaMarr by Clif

Clif — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:47:26 +0000

My first official graphic novel was Maus part 2. I was simultaneously introduced to independent comics (thanks mom!) and the Holocaust (thanks a lot Speigelman!), in fifth grade. I was hooked. Dark Horse, Fantagraphics, and Dynamite comics now have most of my money.

Comment on PMC 62: Phil LaMarr by NL

NL — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:18:35 +0000

Oh my gosh, this episode was terrific — so funny. I was crying I was laughing so hard.

As a kid, I read Archie and strips in the paper, and that was about it. In college, a friend introduced me to Gaiman’s Sandman. That was the first comic I read start to finish.

I also read Simpsons and Futurama comics on occasion.

Comment on PMC 62: Phil LaMarr by corinne

corinne — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:56:30 +0000

If Sailor Moon counts, then that – I’d go to Hot Topic every month for the new manga…
If not, I haven’t bought any comics except the three issues of the Craptacular B-Sides, which I bought in college because I thought the name was funny.

Comment on PMC 62: Phil LaMarr by RussNeverSleeps

RussNeverSleeps — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:27:27 +0000

Before moving onto more typical prepubescent comic pursuits like Archie or Richie Rich or Donald Duck, I remember siiting in my Uncle’s basement reading a stack of weird old Gold Key comics from the ’60s like Dr. Solar and Turok.

The first comic I collected seriously was John Byrne’s Alpha Flight. It was a seriously mediocre book, but I think I felt I was being a good patriotic Canadian by reading it.

Comment on PMC 62: Phil LaMarr by bigdpitchas

bigdpitchas — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:42:32 +0000

i grew up in florida unaware of comic book stores, so the thing that i was very into was the archie digests and double digests at publix supermarket checkouts. i had a mighty collection. between that and my odd habit of listening exclusively to the oldies station on the radio in my room, it was like growing up in the 50’s.

Comment on PMC 62: Phil LaMarr by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:02 +0000

I never really collected comics, but I do own a wrapped-in-plastic copy of the issue where Superman is “killed” by Doomsday.

On an unrelated note, my family also says “Which one’s Will?” whenever we hear “Fire at Will!”

Comment on PMC 61: Ethan Suplee by Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:10:35 +0000

I loved Smarties as a kid. I used to call them my Power Pellets. I would eat a package in front of my friends and then rage around possessed like the Incredible Hulk. One time I ate 3 packs on a dare and then lifted a really heavy barbell like it was nothing. Still haven’t found a hernia!

Comment on PMC 61: Ethan Suplee by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:43:43 +0000

Welcome to Nerdist! It seems like everyone I love is moving to Nerdist.

The first candy I can clearly remember eating, craving, and actively seeking was Swedish Fish. Even now, 20 something years later, I’ll admit that I bought 4 bags at the supermarket tonight.

Comment on PMC 60: Dave Anthony and Greg Behrendt by VonRiesling

VonRiesling — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:34:00 +0000

Yield signs are great, but XING signs are the best. Only if pronounced “Zing!”

Comment on PMC 61: Ethan Suplee by NL

NL — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:20:50 +0000

Congrats on moving to Nerdist!

In the beginning, y’all were talking about video games….I believe the commercial Vanessa was referencing (with the hoods) was for Assassin’s Creed. Could be wrong, though.

I grew up in the south but was raised by midwesterners, so there was always a ton of candy and junk food in my house. Little Debby Nutty Buddies (I think that’s the name) was probably my first *favorite* sweet food. Or maybe Entemann’s chocolate donuts. I also loooved Cheetos.

Comment on PMC 61: Ethan Suplee by corinne

corinne — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:42:05 +0000

Butterfingers were by far my favorite candy when I was young. My parents are both dentists, so I’d have to pretend to care about my brother’s little league games and buy them on the down-low from the green cinder block shed thing where they sell snacks at those games. Worth it!

Comment on PMC 61: Ethan Suplee by Brett D.

Brett D. — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:44:15 +0000

When I was a kid the Bubble Tape gum became popular. I sure did like things that reminded me of eating tape, Bubble Tape, Fruit by the Foot, stuff like that.

Comment on PMC 60: Dave Anthony and Greg Behrendt by VonRiesling

VonRiesling — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:53:05 +0000

I’m calling a wah-mbulance. “File Not Found” in playback widget using Chrome on OSX.

Comment on PMC 61: Ethan Suplee by Rob S.

Rob S. — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:10:00 +0000

Everyone is going to Nerdist. I think you should have a rumble with the Maximum Fun group.

Comment on PMC 60: Dave Anthony and Greg Behrendt by NL

NL — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:02:25 +0000

I wrote a very angry and angsty letter to the editor when I was 12 or so. I don’t remember what about, just how horrible things in general were (this was the mid-90s, how little did I know!). But it was published in the paper, so that was pretty cool.

I don’t think I’ve ever written any other complaint letters. I try to leave notes when someone does really good, though. I like to reward good service. It’s so easy to focus on the negative.

Comment on PMC 60: Dave Anthony and Greg Behrendt by Rob S.

Rob S. — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:19:52 +0000

“One For The Money” she plays a bounty hunter called Stephanie Plum. It is based on the Janet Evanivitch novels. Most fans wanted Sandra Bullock, Lori Pety, or Debi Maser. I tweeted how crappy the Ford dealership was and Ford customer service sent me a tweet.

Comment on PMC 59: Meredith Salenger by Bradi

Bradi — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:30:26 +0000

I remember the first time I realized we were taking a road trip like other families took on a regular basis. We drove from Southern California where we lived to Northern California to see my grandparents. My little brother and I were in the back seat of our Chevy Impala sans seat belts let alone car seats inhaling my stepfather’s second hand smoke as we slid from side to side with each turn. We took some random route that included a stop in Nevada for gambling that required us to hang out in the parking lot with my mother. Took a long time to want to road trip again.

Comment on PMC 59: Meredith Salenger by Rupert H

Rupert H — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:07:03 +0000

The first family vacation I remember was to the mediterranean sea in Spain. I desperately wanted to go for a “swim” (with just a couple of years of age) despite that sea was not too calm. So I got on their nerves until they bought… is it “floating wings”? (“Schwimmflügel” in German)… All of us had a great time there, and I really started loving the sea, swells, and I was probably more often diving than swimming. 🙂 Greetings & thanks for having Meredith. I loved Natty Gann. 😉

Comment on PMC 59: Meredith Salenger by Sonya Wolf

Sonya Wolf — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:52:12 +0000

The first family vacation I can remember was much like every family vacation I can remember… it was a timeshare, because my cheap dad would always manage to make our family vacations free by coinciding them with some timeshare offer… and it was usually to some godsawful place that no kid wants to go, like Four Corners or something like that. Actually, that was was kinda cool, we got to go horseback riding and fishing on that vacation and I caught a craw-fish.

Comment on PMC 59: Meredith Salenger by Marlin P.

Marlin P. — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:15:12 +0000

I remember taking a trip Into canada. We stayed at this lake that was supposed to have some sea monster in it. I was out swimming and steped on this big round thing. I WAS OUTTA THERE!!! 2 days later I got the courage to go back and check it out. It was some kind of underwater cable.

Comment on PMC 59: Meredith Salenger by melissa

melissa — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:59:23 +0000

the first family trip i can remember is hitting the road to drive from long island to new hampshire… i’d never spent that much time in the car before… and i was puking into plastic bags the entire time! thankfully, i’ve outgrown the carsickness since i’m now a traveling sales rep and spend my entire life in my car!

Comment on PMC 59: Meredith Salenger by Lilly

Lilly — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:42:59 +0000

When My mom died I watched Natty Gann over and over pretending to be on the adenture with her it got me through it and now i travel the world and perform in a professional theatre co. living the dream…thks Natty Gann

Comment on PMC 59: Meredith Salenger by Marlin Ratch

Marlin Ratch — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:23:20 +0000

When I was 7 my whole family went to Disneyland and there was sn earthquake. We then flew on to Mazatlan where there was a cyclone. Interesting first vacation but it didn’t scare us away from seeing the world.

Ps Ms Salanger shot part of that movie on a friends ranch in BC where I met her and the wolf. Long ago.

Comment on PMC 59: Meredith Salenger by Courtney

Courtney — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:57:34 +0000

The first vacation I remember goes back to when I was 5 years old and our family went to Ocean Shores, WA to spend the week at a beach house.

I remember going into the water with my brothers and leaving my favorite red shoes on the shoreline. When I got out of the water, my red shoes were nowhere to be found. I remember my older brothers trying to help me find them as they knew how much I liked them.

Turns out I was happier that my older brothers tried finding them with me than being sad about losing the shoes in the first place. I really looked up to my older brothers.

Comment on PMC 59: Meredith Salenger by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:32:57 +0000

First vacation I can remember was a trip to Disney Land/World (the one in Florida) when I was 5. My only memories are:
a) Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride being the scariest thing ever.
2) In every photo, I am winking and giving two thumbs up. Every single one.
d) My mother losing the lens out of her glasses and spending what I’m sure was at least 12 hours* at Pearl Vision waiting for it to be repaired.

*when you’re little, time passes in a strange way. Especially when you’re forced to sit in an uncomfortable chair when you’d rather be riding exciting rides.

Comment on PMC 59: Meredith Salenger by Paul

Paul — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:25:51 +0000

I remember going to Disney World with the family when I was not quite 4 years old. I remember buying a Pinocchio stuffed doll (which I kept until my parents moved almost 20 years later and I had to make some tough decisions), losing my Mickey Mouse figurine over the side railing of our hotel into a bush in the courtyard, and other things, but most notably sticking a corn of cob into my mouth and then showing it off to everyone at a dinner! I was mad talented 🙂

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=684897662526&set=a.531837112096.2074143.9507413&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=684897832186&set=a.531837112096.2074143.9507413&type=3&permPage=1

Comment on PMC 59: Meredith Salenger by Brett D.

Brett D. — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:53:43 +0000

Dang it. I’ve never been on a vacation. Good luck to the rest of you.

Comment on PMC 59: Meredith Salenger by Master Freeza

Master Freeza — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:51:55 +0000

I remember her from that Natty Gann and I fell in love with her when I was growing up. I saw her again in Lake Placid and she is still hot 🙂

Comment on PMC 58: Fred Dekker by Heather

Heather — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:47:03 +0000

The first memory I have of being truly scared is when I was about 9. A friend and I were playing on a rocky lake shore near my house. At once point, I realized my dog (who was hanging out with us) was on top of a rock, staring down into a crevice where I could hear a weird noise echoing, kind of like a maraca. My friend saw the rattlesnake first. We instantly panicked. She started running up the big hill to my house, while I screamed at my dog to get away from the snake. Luckily, she decided to leave it alone and we all ran home as fast as we could in the summer heat.

I breathlessly told my mom “Tasha almost got killed by a rattlesnake! Tasha almost got killed by a rattlesnake!” (perhaps a bit of an exaggeration), she called a neighbor with a hunting license, and he went down there and killed it within 15 minutes. My mom made me go look at the chunks of snake that remained after being blasted with a shotgun. The snake was about 7 feet long, a good 8 or 10 inches in diameter, and had a pretty fresh-looking rat in its gut.

The real tragedy of the story is that the neighbor’s total bitch of a daughter got to keep the rattle, even though I was the one that stared death in the face! (also a slight exaggeration) She wasn’t even home at the time- she was away at some fancy East Coast equestrian camp for the summer. It’s been almost 20 years and I’m still pissed about that, actually.

Comment on PMC 57: Tom Lenk & Adam Busch by Ginnean

Ginnean — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:32:02 +0000

First thing I remember collecting were the garbage pail kids cards and my little pony toys. Odd mix. I don’t have them anymore but really wish i had kept the cards.

Comment on PMC 58: Fred Dekker by Rob S.

Rob S. — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:49:27 +0000

My mom took me to see Gremlins in the theater. I saw more of the lobby than the show.

Comment on PMC 58: Fred Dekker by corinne

corinne — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:33:18 +0000

Vanessa should definitely not feel bad about that Borge/Borgnine thing – I only a few months ago sorted out for sure that Mel Gibson and Mel Brooks aren’t the same people. Everything makes soooo much more sense now!

Um, and, I don’t really remember being scared very badly of anything until I went to a camp that had foot-long leeches in the lake. If you got one on you, once you got it off they made you put it back in the lake! People were so freaked out by the end of the summer that on parents day, some kid managed to pull a leech out onto the dock, and just started punching it over and over. It was nuts.
Still leery swimming…

Comment on PMC 58: Fred Dekker by teresa

teresa — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:52:46 +0000

i care for this interview with fred dekker. it’s smart and spooky. good work you two.

Comment on PMC 58: Fred Dekker by Brett D.

Brett D. — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:02:07 +0000

I remember when I was real little my brother would trap me in my blankets and that would freak me out tremendously. Ever since those times I suffer from clausterphobia. Heck, I freak out if I can’t get my jacket off.

Comment on PMC 57: Tom Lenk & Adam Busch by smartbunny

smartbunny — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:33:17 +0000

Collected Monkees stuff. Everything you could think of with The Monkees. I do not still have these things.

Holy cow, how funny is Tom Lenk?!? Dude.

Comment on PMC Shirts FOR SALE! by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:02:27 +0000

I know what I’m getting EVERYONE for Christmas…

Also, the only thing that would make this post better if you two were reenacting the poses on the shirts while wearing the shirts in a picture advertising the shirts. It’s very deep and intellectual.

Comment on PMC 56: Jonathan Silverman by holly

holly — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:17:43 +0000

i loved this episode! it made my flight from Portland, home to LAX super easy and enjoyable! jonathan was really smart, funny & entertaining. thanks for giving us these yummy tidbits of infotainment.

Comment on PMC 57: Tom Lenk & Adam Busch by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:09:43 +0000

I had a shit-ton (yeah, it’s a real measurement) of Lego’s growing up. But the first thing I would say I collected were Magic: The Gathering cards. I was introduced to the game in 2nd or 3rd grade and didn’t put them down until high school. I started back up in college, and I definitely still have all my cards somewhere in my parents house.

Great episode as always, even when I don’t actually know who the guests are!

Comment on PMC 56: Jonathan Silverman by Robert

Robert — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:15:00 +0000

Hello,

Does Jonathan have a twitter or facebook page. i would like to follow these sites.

Thank you,Robert

Comment on PMC 57: Tom Lenk & Adam Busch by Rob S.

Rob S. — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:04:37 +0000

I had a lot of toy cars. I am not sure if I collected them or my parents just bought them for me. Also Comic books. I’d still collect them if I had any money.

Comment on PMC 57: Tom Lenk & Adam Busch by Tiffany

Tiffany — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:40:49 +0000

What girl didn’t collect trolls?? And Lisa Frank stickers! Probably the first thing I collected was baby animal posters from those scholastic book fairs they used to have in elementary school. They adorned my bedroom walls far longer than I care to admit. Yes I still own them but they’re in a box somewhere and definitely not still hanging on my wall…

Comment on PMC 57: Tom Lenk & Adam Busch by corinne

corinne — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:35:02 +0000

My one complaint with Spotify is it doesn’t seem to have any soundtracks, which is way disappointing!

My first collection thing was trolls, too. I don’t think I ever did anything, just put them on a shelf. They’re long gone now.
Key chains were really big in my middle school, too, until they got banned because people with 30 on their backpack would turn around fast and people were getting whipped by them. We got a LOT of things banned in that 3 year period (pogs, snap bracelets, loose sugar and kool aid mix…)

Comment on PMC 57: Tom Lenk & Adam Busch by Caroline

Caroline — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:44:39 +0000

Keychains. I loved ’em! My grandfather would go pick up heaps and heaps of them at garage sales. I had a closet full of them until I was 13 or so.

Comment on PMC 55: Matt Berry & Rich Fulcher by Donovan E

Donovan E — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:22:51 +0000

I stole a Michael Jackson glove from a black kid. I felt it was appropriate.

Comment on PMC 55: Matt Berry & Rich Fulcher by Wendy Pops

Wendy Pops — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:27:36 +0000

I stole my wife’s virginity and, to be honest, I felt pretty comfortable about it at the time.

Comment on PMC 55: Matt Berry & Rich Fulcher by mr. Gil Joy

mr. Gil Joy — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:01:04 +0000

I am finding that some interviewers from an improv background riff with their subjects a little too much and end up interrupting them a lot. I really like it when interviewers play the straight man and almost oppose the silliness. With these guys, all you have to do is drop them in a plain aquarium with coloured ball and watch them splish around.
Also, I don’t think the audience is sitting around thinking “Non-gag sentence? ZZZZZZZZzzzz.” We enjoy the personal commentary that you can get with a conversation format podcast like this. So, thanks!
Oh, and I once stole a hat.

Comment on PMC 55: Matt Berry & Rich Fulcher by gen

gen — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:03:08 +0000

Kit kat* my god.

Comment on PMC 55: Matt Berry & Rich Fulcher by gen

gen — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:01:58 +0000

I recall when I was around 4 or 5 having stolen a kit Kate bar from the grocery store. I felt really remorseful, but it was so damn delicious.

Comment on PMC 55: Matt Berry & Rich Fulcher by Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:34:02 +0000

When I was about 6 I stole some stickers from the store on accident. I was holding them while my mom was paying and I forgot about it. I didn’t think about it until we got home. As soon as I got home, I realized that we never paid for them and I had just stolen something. I sat in my room for a long time and thought about how I could go to jail for stealing. I ended up hiding them somewhere because I didn’t want anyone to know. It still worried me for a few years after that. I ended up finding that I still had them and they were still hidden when moving out of the house 7 years later.

Comment on PMC 56: Jonathan Silverman by NL

NL — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:01:45 +0000

This episode was terrific! I laughed a lot. Silverman was a great guest.

My first club was the Daisies, which is part of the Girl Scouts. It’s officially sanctioned and everything, but I don’t think it’s widely known. It’s meant for girls too young for Girl Scouts; I was in kindergarten when I did it.

Anyway, at the end of the year, I participated in the bridge ceremony (we walked over an actual bridge) and became a Brownie. I never did anything else with the Girl Scouts, so that probably tells you how I felt about it. 🙂

Comment on PMC 56: Jonathan Silverman by Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:13:34 +0000

Great episode as always!

The first club I belonged to was The California Raisins Fan Club. Surprisingly enough, there weren’t as many benefits as you’d expect. All I got was pride (of course) and a bumper sticker, which I put on my racecar bed.

Comment on PMC 56: Jonathan Silverman by corinne

corinne — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:00:37 +0000

I almost saw the Addam’s Family musical last spring, but went with the Book of Mormon instead. Fun, but Tim Minchin the night before was definitely still the highlight of the trip.

I think the first thing I was in was probably little kids soccer. I was way, way too lazy for that. We played some Sheep and Lions game, and this girl brook and I would always end up being lions, but then just lie down and say we were dead lions.

Comment on PMC 56: Jonathan Silverman by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:22:33 +0000

Several things:
a) I love ‘Into the Woods’ and it is a permanent fixture on my Netflix Instant queueueueueueueue.
2) I saw the Addam’s Family on Broadway last year, and there was a family sitting behind us and they sang (horribly off key) the theme song and did the snaps too.
d) There was something else I wanted to comment on during the episode, but I can’t remember it now. Great as usual!

The first club I was a part of was a group called “Confetti Kids.” We were a youth performing arts group… I did it from 4th to 8th grade, and it was AWESOME.

Comment on PMC 06: Mather Zickel by Rob S.

Rob S. — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:56:44 +0000

Superman. I can sent home from Daycare because I took off my shirt to use as a cape and jumped off the tables. I convinced myself that my hair was black. Laser-Tag had a cartoon.

Comment on PMC 55: Matt Berry & Rich Fulcher by Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 05:34:27 +0000

When I was in primary school I nabbed some ice cream sticks from the craft cupboard to build a little house for a stuffed toy I was pretty fond of. A thoughtful sort of stealing. Perhaps.

Comment on PMC 55: Matt Berry & Rich Fulcher by Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:54:38 +0000

When I was young, about four, I used to sneak out in the mornings before my parents woke up and steal onions from my neighbor’s garden. I think I may have been inspired by Peter Rabbit or something, but I stopped after the neighbor (who I picture wearing overalls and with a pitchfork, though I think he was just a retired suburban grandfather) caught me walking down the street at five in the morning. He had been setting traps for rabbits and he caught me walking away, little chubby toddler in a tee shirt, with a rabbit trap around my ankle and two fists full of onions. My parents learned two things about me that day – that they should always lock the screen door, and that I was going to continue to be a very weird kid.

Comment on PMC 55: Matt Berry & Rich Fulcher by Steve

Steve — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:56:46 +0000

In elementary school a friend and I stole some fold-up magnifying glasses from a supply closet. I guess we were taking a walk on the wild side. We wanted to impress one of the “bad kids.” Said “bad kid” immediately turned us in. Apparently, there is no honor among thieves. Our punishment was to pick up twigs in the school yard. I was crushed by shame and guilt and thought every person driving by that day was radiating disgust at my horrific crime.

Comment on PMC 55: Matt Berry & Rich Fulcher by Rob S.

Rob S. — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:49:30 +0000

The first thing I remember stealing is a pack of Rollos candy from Cee Bee’s grocery store in Naperville, IL. I was in grade school. I think it was 4th or 3rd.

Comment on PMC 55: Matt Berry & Rich Fulcher by Joan

Joan — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:49:23 +0000

As a teenager I remember snitching a tube of lipstick from the dimestore. I didn’t have enough money for it and I “had” to have it, lol. It was the most popular shade that all the girls were wearing and I “had” to be cool, right? Needless to say I proudly wore it to school the next day. LOL!

Comment on PMC 55: Matt Berry & Rich Fulcher by Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:17:59 +0000

When I was 2 or three my mom took me to a coffee shop. I was in a stroller and at eye level with a candy rack. I grabbed a candy unwrapped it and started to eat it and immediately spit it out because it was coffee flavored and I was a toddler. I felt bad because I had never really done anything wrong before and my mom ended up paying for the candy.

Comment on PMC 55: Matt Berry & Rich Fulcher by Laraine

Laraine — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:10:39 +0000

Whell! If I’d known you were going to have Elanor the Tour Whore and Garth Merenghi at your place, I would have found a reason to ‘drop by’! I can’t wait to listen to the podcast.

Comment on PMC 55: Matt Berry & Rich Fulcher by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:58:36 +0000

When I was in elementary school, I went through a phase where I would steal my friends Lego pieces. I maintain that I was justified. They had all the cool pieces, and they weren’t using them.

Comment on PMC 54: Julia Duffy by Jonathan

Jonathan — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:08:26 +0000

Barton fink was my first repeat movie. I usually watch it once a month. Every time i watch it i find something new.

Comment on PMC 54: Julia Duffy by Myles

Myles — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:25:27 +0000

My first repeat was A Mighty Wind. I was fresh into college and still learning what I liked for entertainment. I didn’t yet know there were people out there who made movies like that. To this day my litmus test for if I will be friends with someone is if they like Waiting for Guffman.

Comment on PMC 54: Julia Duffy by NL

NL — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:25:38 +0000

The most I’ve seen a movie in the theater is twice. The first movie I saw twice was probably The Lion King.

As a little girl, though, I *loved* Beetlejuice, and I watched it a zillion times. Not only was it VHS, it was something we had taped off of HBO.

Comment on PMC 54: Julia Duffy by Lee

Lee — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:39:20 +0000

As a kid I watched Liar Liar on VHS soooo many times! I would repeatedly act out the “The pen is blue” scene and hurt myself because I am not as good at physical comedy as Jim Carrey.

Comment on PMC 54: Julia Duffy by Matt

Matt — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:45:27 +0000

This’ll date me but – it would have to be DIE HARD!! Saw it at least 7 times in the theatre! There’s never been another action film like that since!

Comment on PMC 54: Julia Duffy by corinne

corinne — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:20:45 +0000

I’ve never seen anything more than once in the theater, but my brother and I rented Toys (the Robin Williams movie) nearly weekly. Love the music, the fact that LL Cool J is in it, so much of it is good!
Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken is a totally solid choice, though!

Comment on PMC 54: Julia Duffy by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:05:12 +0000

Just starting to listen to this one, but I like being first.

The first movie I saw more than once in theaters was the Matrix. I saw it at LEAST four times.

Never three-peated another movie until Inception.

Comment on PMC 53: Nigel Dick by Alwin

Alwin — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:28:36 +0000

My first paycheck was $25 when I was 11 or 12, for playing trombone in a jazz band at Just Java Coffeeshop.

P.S. Love Nigel’s humour!

Comment on PMC 53: Nigel Dick by Brett D.

Brett D. — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:43:47 +0000

My first paycheck was for $80 for 2 days of squeegeeing air bubbles out of hotel room signs for a design company.

Comment on PMC 53: Nigel Dick by holly

holly — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:42:35 +0000

i was a cashier @ a carwash, i don’t remember the total but i’m pretty sure i was pulling down a hefty $3.25/ hour… wait that sounds like to much, maybe it was $1.25/ hour. it was 1979.

Comment on PMC 52: Superego by papavb

papavb — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:56:59 +0000

Fantastic belch Vanessa

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by Pat B

Pat B — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:03:41 +0000

I think the movie Vanessa was talking about with the two kids who fall in love on the beach (creepy movie with the dead girl) was 1978’s craptacular made-for-tv movie “The Bermuda Depths”

Wikipedia article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bermuda_Depths
Clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoopj9G548s&feature=related

Comment on PMC 53: Nigel Dick by Rob

Rob — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:57:53 +0000

When I was 16 I got a job at McDonald’s. The first paycheck I got was for $14.95. I went to the comic book store and bought a Superman t-shirt.

Comment on PMC 53: Nigel Dick by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:48:46 +0000

Wait – 2gether wasn’t a reality program?

My first paycheck was for the hefty sum of $50. When I was 11 or 12, I got a “job” pulling weeds in a family friend’s garden while they were on vacation. It was hard work, but someone had to do it, right? Plus, after I was done weeding, I got to watch The Monkees and drink Werther’s Ginger Ale.

Comment on PMC 53: Nigel Dick by corinne

corinne — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:24:44 +0000

In high school a new bead store opened up in town, and my mom was really into making overly intricate little beaded necklaces, so she really wanted the employee discount and made me get a job there. I was the only employee, and mainly counted out the tinsiest of beads into bags of 50 or 100 while getting called a circus freak by old ladies because i had a streak of purple in my hair.
My best guess is around $107, minus taxes.

Comment on PMC 52: Superego by @dongobones

@dongobones — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:48:34 +0000

Two goldfish: Herman & Sherman
Later murdered by my aunt.

Just curious was Vanessa boozed up during this episode? Love her but she threw out a lot more voices, ball jokes and claims to being a ‘wall of tits’ than usual.

Comment on PMC 52: Superego by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:09:24 +0000

And yes, that’s a shameless attempt at garnering sympathy so I can get me a new tshirt!

Comment on PMC 52: Superego by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:08:56 +0000

I had a tadpole named Tiger in 2nd grade… but he died. My first ever real pet I called my own was a Samoyed named Ozzie who we got from a shelter. Sure, I couldn’t walk him for two years because he was bigger than me. But that’s OK, I loved him anyways. And I miss him every day.

Comment on PMC 52: Superego by corinne

corinne — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:43:51 +0000

We had a landseer newfoundland named Sasha that basically looked like the dogs on the Big Dog shirts. Enough that I was standing outside with her once while my family was in the Big Dog store, and people thought I was working there.
Friggin awesome dog.

Comment on Cole’s Indie Music Corner: Active Child by Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:54:11 +0000

Awesome! Hope The Indie Corner becomes a staple on the PMC site.

Comment on PMC 52: Superego by Caroline

Caroline — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:49:01 +0000

A gerbil named Jenika (I assume that was the spelling, I was too young to actually spell it).

Comment on We’ve been nominated for Best Podcast by SF Weekly & we need your votes! by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:19:12 +0000

I’m not a San Franciscan, but I voted anyways. Good luck!

Comment on We’ve been nominated for Best Podcast by SF Weekly & we need your votes! by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:18:32 +0000

I’m not a San Franciscan, but I voted anyways. Good luck!

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by Jonathan Bautista

Jonathan Bautista — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:52:53 +0000

Its not a movie….. but that one episode of are you afraid of the dark with the clown in the fun house!

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by Denice

Denice — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:11:41 +0000

I think Vanessa’s first is a movie called “The Bermuda Depths” It was a Rankin Bass movie of the 70’s with a giant sea turtle who was helped by a ghost girl named Jenny Hanover. (I just discovered the name after much searching).
As for my first It would have to be The original “Amityville Horror”. The scene where the mom (margot kidder) goes to shut the window and sees those glowing red eyes gave me nightmares for weeks!

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by Chris

Chris — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:40:36 +0000

My parents thought it would be a good idea to get me a ‘My Buddy’ doll when i was 6. Unfortunately that was right before ‘Childs Play’ came out. I was at a sleep over and all the kids wanted to watch it, i had to go in the other room and get my friends mom to call my mom to come pick me up. I thought that doll was going to kill me and forced my parents to burn it. Thank god i hadn’t seen the end of the movie where they burn Chucky and it doesn’t kill him.

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by Caroline

Caroline — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:00:56 +0000

The 6th Sense. I got scared and went upstairs to put on pajamas and get ready for bed (I was in elementary school) and I couldn’t even get up the stairs because it was too dark. I fell asleep in the front room trying to cover my ears so I couldn’t hear it, in my school clothes, without a planet or a pillow. DAMN YOU M. NIGHT!

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by Bri Lee

Bri Lee — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:38:42 +0000

When I was 7 years old, I watched Jeepers Creepers for the first time and it has haunted me ever since. When I started watching, I had a bad feeling that some real crazy shit was gonna go down, and then I saw some bodies in an abandoned church and I was gone. I tried to play it cool and ride it out, but I couldn’t do it. And even though it took me about 2 years after that to finally watch the entire film, I’m still a little messed up and will probably never take a road trip with my brother.

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:40:38 +0000

What a great First…although I fear scribing on this recollection will conjure up suppressed terror and paranoia that I have been harboring for the better part of the last 20 years. I was about 9 or 10 when “IT” happened. The television adaptation of Stephen King’s novel…you guessed….IT. First off Tim Curry as a horrific killer clown! Oh wait, he morphs himself into your worst fears and terrorizes you in both your youth and adult years. For a kid who was afraid of everything (me) you can see how it would be difficult to make it through the entire run time of this horrendously terrifying film and honestly don’t think I could handle it today. The fact I’m now compelled to find a sling shot and silver earrings is proof this.

Comment on PMC 50: Emma Caulfield by Isis Nocturne

Isis Nocturne — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:10:36 +0000

My name is Wendy, and I grew up being ragged on it… The first nickname I had was Vendela, given to me by my “beloved” uncle. He still calls me that to this day, though I prefer my pseudonym Isis.

My weirdest nickname is from my sister. She calls me squishy. *shuddering* Now her friends have picked up on it.

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by Brett D.

Brett D. — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:46:44 +0000

*FIXED I must of been 7 or 8 and on HBO, or some movie channel, was Stephen King’s Silver Bullet. Gary Busey scared the crap out of me! Wait, I meant the werewolf. I cried and had to leave when the scene with the fog and the werewolf was creeping under it snatching people. That bothered me for months.

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by Brett D.

Brett D. — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:44:17 +0000

I must of been 7 or 8 and on HBO, or some movie channel, was Stephen King’s Silver Bullet. Gary Busey scared the crap out of me! Wait, I meant the werewolf. I cried and had to leave when the scene with the fog was and the werewolf were creeping under it snatching people. That bothered me for months.

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by corinne

corinne — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:34:25 +0000

I don’t remember ever turning off a scary movie, but I do remember that the night after I saw the 3rd Poltergeist movie (the one where they come out of reflections) I stayed in a room where no matter where you were, you could see yourself in at least one mirror at all times. Rough night.

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by Mark

Mark — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:01:36 +0000

I was attending a birthday/sleepover party in the 3rd grade and the absentee parents allowed us to watch the movie Creepshow. The scene with cockroaches didn’t make me run away, but I do remember hiding in my sleeping bag.

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:52:45 +0000

Rider was right. On Roseanne, the son, DJ, was changed after the first episode. Johnny Galecki played 2 different boyfriends for Darlene, something fans seem to forget. In his first appearance, he was Kevin, and every appearance after that, he was Mark’s brother, David. They also went from Becky #1, to Becky #2, back to Becky #1, and then back to Becky #2, haha! And as far as the school years go on Boy Meets World… Season 1 was 6th grade, Season 2 started in 7th grade, but there’s a mention of them in 8th grade near the end of the season, 3rd season was 9th grade, 4th was 11th, 5th was 12th, and 6 and 7 were their first two years of college. Sorry for rambling on, I’m a ’90s kid, haha!

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by NL

NL — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:16:50 +0000

When I was really little, I saw, like, Freddy Kreuger and it was fine. In my teens, I didn’t really watch scary movies. In my early 20s, I saw the Dawn of the Dead remake — soooo scary. I was in the theater on a date, so I didn’t leave, but I did a lot of watching through my fingers or closing my eyes. I had nightmares for a long time.

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by Erin

Erin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:53:27 +0000

“Alice Through the Looking Glass” was the scariest thing I have ever seen. There is a scene where a giant, black, jabberwocky come through the mirror and it is absolutely horrifying. Definitely NOT the animated Disney version!

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:07:22 +0000

When I was 10 or 11, I was at a sleepover watching a Tales from the Crypt episode where a boy moves in with his uncle (who owns a funeral home, obviously), who then pushes him down the stairs and then stuffs him in a coffin. I was so terrified… not only did I have to leave the sleepover, but I made my parents move my bedroom to the first floor of the house so that I didn’t have to worry about being pushed down the stairs at night.

Comment on PMC 50: Emma Caulfield by jonnathan molina

jonnathan molina — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:20:36 +0000

My first nickname was Balki (from perfect strangers) and it made me feel like there must be something wrong with the way I talked (but it was actually because I sorta looked like him at the time)

Comment on PMC 51: Rider Strong by Brian Johanson

Brian Johanson — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:28:10 +0000

the first time i saw labyrinth, i was about five years old, and when it got to the part with the puppets who take their heads off, i left the room crying. i was not able to watch the movie until I was 22 and on mushrooms. It was better the second time, & now my 5 year old son loves it.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD Finale Results 8/11/11 by Heather

Heather — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:58:49 +0000

Whew! Way to finish out the season. That’s quite possibly the greatest number of times someone has used “package” in a post of this length without making a single sexual innuendo.

Comment on PMC 50: Emma Caulfield by Brendan

Brendan — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 07:39:09 +0000

Never give up, Brett! I believe in you. My name is Brendan so obviously people called me Kangaroo Boy in elementary school. No reason why. I didn’t ask for it. Just some girl started calling me that in class one day and it caught on with the other kids. I mean…I don’t even like kangaroos.

Comment on PMC 50: Emma Caulfield by Brett D.

Brett D. — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:09:51 +0000

I know I won’t win but I like answering these. My name’s Brett so of course everyone called me brat except for my uncle who, to this day, would always yell Bert loudly as soon as he saw me. Ah, weird uncles.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 8/3/11 by Heather

Heather — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:50:29 +0000

“…they have to dance to save their relationship but end up going the other way and a 5-6-7-8!”

Your brain is a wondrous thing, Cole Slaw.

Comment on PMC 50: Emma Caulfield by NL

NL — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:24:17 +0000

I’ve had lots of nicknames over the years, but the first one was probably: Shasha Ree, which was how I said my first and middle names as a kid. My older sister started calling me that, then my mom. I hate the name. It’s childish, of course, but people also use a certain condescending tone when they say it.

Comment on PMC 50: Emma Caulfield by Christinamah

Christinamah — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:55:45 +0000

My grandfather has a Chinese accent and he can’t pronounce h and r very well. So when he says my name it sounds like Cistina. So when I was a little kid I only picked up Tina in my name from him, and I also couldn’t pronounce Chris. So whenever someone called me Christina I would say ‘no my name is Tina.’ or at least that’s what I’ve been told. As I got older I’ve been also called Chris, Chrissy, and X-Tina.

Comment on PMC 50: Emma Caulfield by Caroline

Caroline — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:53:09 +0000

In high school physics, I can constantly zoned out. We did one project where we were working with candles, and without thinking I wrote my name as “Candle Anderson.” That’s the first nickname that wasn’t just a variation on my name (although you could say Candle and Caroline are pretty close).

Comment on PMC 50: Emma Caulfield by smartbunny

smartbunny — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:02:30 +0000

My first nickname was Shortcake. This tall black dude in Jr High who always had drumsticks in his back pocket used to call me that. Now that I think about it, how tall could the guy have been? We were 12. I have a feeling he got left back, maybe. Not because he was black! I mean, black people don’t get left back for being black! And black people aren’t dumb! Stop saying black! Black! Oh my god! Stop me from talking!

Comment on PMC 50: Emma Caulfield by bobby joe sain

bobby joe sain — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:50:57 +0000

Yup i’m a guy named bobby and my parents gave me a middle name joe so my initials are bj….guess what my nickname was… also sloppy joe cause i’m not a morning person and dropped out of bed and hurried to school.

Comment on PMC 50: Emma Caulfield by pogo125

pogo125 — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:03:36 +0000

My first nickname was ‘Youngblood’ because I was the youngest person in my class. I actually thought it was pretty cool back then, but now i dont think its as cool as before.

Comment on PMC 50: Emma Caulfield by corinne

corinne — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:05:06 +0000

People called me Cori for a while, which…that’s just half my name. Lazy. Didn’t really like it. In high school I was called either Jew/The Jew, or C-Section by the goth crowd I hung out with sometimes. Still happens sometimes when I go home, I find it kind of amusing.

Comment on PMC 50: Emma Caulfield by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:32:07 +0000

My last name is Longo, and the first nickname I ever had was Shortstop. See… cuz… Long… Short… Stop… Go. At the time I wasn’t thrilled about it, but then I played shortstop in little league, and grew to love it.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 8/3/11 by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:42:03 +0000

Seems like Sonya Tayeh might have seen Brief Encounter… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGDJCfRA9gw (chandelier swinging at the :15 mark and again at the end). I have this awful feeling they’re pumping Sasha up to make it seem like Melanie isn’t a sure thing.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 7/27/11 by Heather

Heather — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:19:09 +0000

Reading this was enough to make me start aggressively ovulating.

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by smartbunny

smartbunny — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:56:13 +0000

First car: Green 1975 Plymouth Valiant. It was like a living room on wheels.

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Emily

Emily — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:16:32 +0000

A hideous silver Mercury Topaz. Character-building, right? 🙂

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 7/27/11 by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:57:27 +0000

My DirecTV held out just fine somehow. Gaga didn’t love Anya… she made a comment about Anya being very “Dancing with the Stars” and Ricky being more modern (and she liked that). You got the rest of the critique right (pretty much). Gaga made several semi-harsh comments during the night. There was the remark about the rumba and she ragged on both NappyTabs routines because she didn’t like the props (which I think is why Rob felt like he should throw some love their way and why Tabitha was making that funny face when the camera cut to her). Interesting episode though Melanie could have been predicted as the winner back during auditions… which will probably make the season be remembered as less than exciting.

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by NL

NL — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:40:36 +0000

I’ve never owned a car (I’m 28). But the car I learned to drive in was a 1998 Ford Explorer, red, Eddie Bauer edition. I think it was a ’98. I loved driving it, even though I am against SUVs politically (blah blah blah).

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:37:02 +0000

On a related note, I just listened to this again, and I literally cried laughing the whole way through.

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Chopper

Chopper — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:21:04 +0000

Ah, Babe. Babe was my 1989 blue Buick Skylark, a 4-door, and an all-around piece of shit. There was more rust than blue, only one speaker worked in the back, but I always tried to listen to music anyway, assuming the others would just start working somehow.

She lasted me for maybe two years and we had a great time. Took my road test in her, I did!

Sidenote: Vanessa, I’m pretty sure you were in that very car around 1998 or so, on one of your CNY adventures. If that doesn’t earn me brownie points on this one, I don’t know what will!

You know, I’d like the DVDs but I already have Dave C’s autograph on a Full House board game, so if I don’t win this one, no biggie!

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:10:41 +0000

My first car was Clifford, my big red 1994 4-Runner. I drove him until he couldn’t drive no more…

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Brett D.

Brett D. — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:31:31 +0000

My first car was a 1991 Plymouth Sundance America. The exact opposite car a teenage boy could want. It was small, a 0-60 time of literally 40 seconds, ugly, and to top it off it looked like an used bowling ball. It was a bold purple with big glittery flakes in it. I hate that car so much that I miss it.

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:47:38 +0000

My first car was a 1994 hard top Jeep Wrangler – it was green, with ear wax colored interior… I had to roll down the window to open the driver’s side door from the outside. Also, I got the tinting removed from the windows solely for the purpose of better viewing from the back seats while driving down “the strip” in Panama City Beach at spring break… It was a beaut.

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by corinne

corinne — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:35:23 +0000

I had a white 90-something Subaru Imprezza, that had been my grandmother’s. After that, I had her black hatchback Imprezza… My brother eventually got her silver one.

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Josh

Josh — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:12:15 +0000

My first car was a 1990 Honda Accord that I bought with inheritance money seven years ago. I totaled it and missed driving it every day since. Three weeks ago, I bought the exact same car (somehow with only 92k miles on it) and have rediscovered my love of driving a manual.

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Rob

Rob — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:51:52 +0000

The hockey team in Odessa, TX is the Jackalopes. They use the clips from AFP because I told the guy in charge of that about it. That is true.

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:58:59 +0000

My first car was a red 1994 Chevy Cavalier. My parents gave it to me my junior year of high school. On Name Your Car Day (Oct. 2), I named it “Pedro.” Pedro got me through college, law school, and the first six months of my first real job. Pedro departed this earthly world in 2004, at which time I bought a black 2004 Cavalier.

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Doug

Doug — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:52:22 +0000

my first car was a ’96 pontiac grand am. in a very masculine barney (the dinosaur) purple. given to me by my aunt, it was a piece of crap. i couldnt roll down the windows without guiding them up and down with my palm and if i filled the gas tank more then half way it would leak out. i havent driven it in like 4 years but you can still see it infront of my house on google earth! i still kind of love it..

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Grant

Grant — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:11:39 +0000

My first car was 1985 Cutlass Sierra, bought from a neighbor for $50. Only lasted for about a year, but you never forget the car you had in high school.

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Melinda

Melinda — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:14:54 +0000

My first car was a 1979 Plymouth Volare. My mom dropped the keys off to me right before we were about to go onstage to do “Wings” by Linda Barnes (the day we placed #3 in the state!!! Woo hoo!!!)

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Bonnie Miller

Bonnie Miller — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:05:44 +0000

My first car was a 1961 champagne pink Cadillac. Drove it in 1972-75 high school. It is still in our family today. That was one hell of a car to take to the outdoor drive in. One night we fit in 21 people to see a movie. All for $2.00. You may think way too long ago but I am not really that old! 🙂

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Mette

Mette — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:58:48 +0000

I’m 28 and I still don’t have a car (bicycles rocks). But as far back as I can remember I’ve always wanted the convertible the Full House cast were in driving over the Golden Gate bridge. That was, until I saw on the dvd extras (rented, as I’m a poor grad student who can’t afford luxuries like that) that the cast ACTUALLY NEVER DID THAT, it was stunt doubles. How rude. Reality continues to ruin my life. But, I eventually forgave them. So, I’d love to win this.

Comment on PMC 49: Dave Coulier by Erin

Erin — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:55:09 +0000

The first car I considered mine was a 1994 For Explorer with exploding tires!! Woohoo!

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD Results 7.21.11 by NL

NL — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:19:16 +0000

RE: “Blush is giving away 15,000 free downloads of the crap we just listened to! And I am giving away 15,000 free craps I made myself. WHO WILL SELL OUT FIRST?”

lolololololololol

That whole performance was amazeballs, and this is an excellent description of how I felt when it was over.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD Results 7.21.11 by Buckwheat

Buckwheat — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 02:20:59 +0000

Unsinkable Molly Brown! Bahaha!
Nice recap. I want you to be running commentary by my TV. Is there an ap for that?

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD Results 7.21.11 by Heather

Heather — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 02:16:00 +0000

This was pure goodness through and through, but “Ke$ha had some h@nd in this fuckery” put the motherfucking icing on the motherfucking Wheat Thin.

I bow (or maybe just do a grande plie) to your brain.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 7/20/11 by Heather

Heather — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:49:12 +0000

Another grand run, home slam, ace in the corner pocket by Cole. You definitely had me giggling like a schoolgirl at your clever turns of phrase. And the diapers- I know, right?? Wassup wit dat? Way to take the high road and not comment on Nigel’s unintentional euphemism for jizzing in his Cheerios. You’re a dapper man.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 7/20/11 by Kerri

Kerri — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:19:23 +0000

I’m pretty sure that Tyce D’Orio was waiting for NPH in the #SYTYCD parking lot for a Jets vs Sharks type dance fight. NPH is a Jet all the way.

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Brittaney_M

Brittaney_M — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:36:43 +0000

First team I ever played on would have to be the local hotstove softball team when I was 12. I was usually in the outfield, and I was terrible. The only thing I remember about that summer was when I caught what-would-have-been-a-homerun hit. Greatest (and only) moment in my short lived softball career.

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Bryan_

Bryan_ — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:00:27 +0000

Only sport I ever played was tee-ball when I was 7. I was on the Astros as an outfielder. I’m certain I was terrible. Don’t remember winning anything but we got tokens for the snack bar to get a free drink after the game and everyone on the team would get a “suicide.”

How awesome is Rob Paulsen? I nostalgia’d so hard listening to the voices. Animaniacs and Pinky and the Brain were two of the best (and funniest) cartoons of all time.

Comment on PMC 48: William Zabka by Ben Varkentine

Ben Varkentine — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:15:20 +0000

When I was eight, I think, I found and fell in love with a black shirt with a sequined chest–must I tell you this was the ’70s?. I found it in a Goodwill shop or somethin’ like that.

My mom didn’t make me wear it, it was all my idea. Which brings up a more troubling question: Why in the hell didn’t she *stop* me?

And believe it or not, I am straight.

A few years later in junior high, I insisted on wearing much-too-short-shorts in PE. (I swear I’m straight)

Comment on PMC 48: William Zabka by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:08:06 +0000

There are many pictures of me in a maroon crushed velvet suit from when I was about 5 or 6.

Also, in elementary school, i refused to wear anything that wasn’t sweatpants. I had several sets of matching sweatshirts and sweatpants in lovely colors like teal and purple. And yeah, I’m a guy.

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Flep Welber

Flep Welber — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 02:31:23 +0000

My dad was the assistant coach for the Christ the King elementary school football team..I was in 6th grade. I went to the first practice,got the wind knocked out of me…quit. My father took me home and told me it was ok. My uncle, the SMU football star…looked me in the eyes and asked me why I quit..I told him..and he kicked me in the nads….true story….ok not really…but I did quit and became a member of the London Fog mafia…what? I was still stylish even though I was a brooding loner. The Nuns kept me in check…damn them! I still hold a grudge, but therapy is going well thanks for asking.

Comment on PMC 48: William Zabka by Heather

Heather — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:27:52 +0000

No firsts, but…
Monkey Rooney: http://i.imgur.com/TzJl7.jpg

Comment on PMC 48: William Zabka by smartbunny

smartbunny — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:51:04 +0000

I wore rainbow suspenders when I was 14, and I am not sorry. My mom made me wear a hideous flowered blouse to go on random job interviews around town when I was 16.

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Eddie Miller

Eddie Miller — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:03:28 +0000

I never got to play on a sports team, but while playing football with friends I got a concussion and had to spend the night in the hospital, does that count?

Comment on PMC 48: William Zabka by corinne

corinne — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:30:35 +0000

My mom had a lot of iron ons and puff paint, so I had a bunch of sweat suits with big stupid pictures (picture of a tucan, captioned “Recycle One Can, and Tucan…”, etc) and matching paint jobs on the sweatshirt and maybe down one leg of the sweatpants.

Comment on PMC 48: William Zabka by Brett D.

Brett D. — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:23:02 +0000

It’s not an outfit exactly, but for about two or three weeks in the third grade my parents let me go to school in rainbow suspenders. The embarrassment still haunts me from time to time.

Comment on PMC 48: William Zabka by Greg

Greg — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:52:30 +0000

Love the podcast! While this is technically not my mother dressing me in this outfit, she let me go out in public like this so hopefully it will count.

I was no more than 8 or 9 years old and I wanted to take a ride on my bike, a sweet Haro FST (look it up, its sweet) to the local QT to buy some comics, a slurpee, and play some Rush’N’Attack. But rather than wear typical clothing, I want in my full ninja outfit complete with mask and fake sword.

I don’t think you could get away with that now as the sight of a small ninja riding a freestyle bike would illicit some serious panic in the suburbs.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 7/13/11 by Heather

Heather — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 03:43:00 +0000

Movies referenced: 9 (I think?)
Moments of outrage: 1
Laugh out loud turns of phrase: 20, at least!

Wonderful, Cole. Yoo rite reel gud.

Comment on PMC 46: Kevin Pollak by Vic

Vic — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:14:56 +0000

Sorry to be so far behind!

To Cole’s point about deaths of popular characters:
The person who stands out in my mind when this comes up is Joss Whedon.

Buffy, Angel and Serenity!! All featured that “Holy shit! got killed???”

Great show. Kevin is always a treat to listen to.

Best,
Vic

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Jackie

Jackie — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:16:00 +0000

The first, last, and only sport I played (besides marching band) was softball on the Pennington Hardware team when I was in second grade. I was in the outfield all the time, but only because I asked if I could keep my friend, who was TERRIBLE at softball, company. We got to pick our numbers, so I picked #7 so I could always remember what age I was when I played softball: seven. =)

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:47:44 +0000

I would never be a part of a sports team that let me out of the locker.

Beyond great episode, ya know, as always.

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by anna dorsey

anna dorsey — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:48:54 +0000

my first sport was volley ball when i was six. i had a prob with slowing my arm down so i tended to overshoot the ball and left a few bruises. i was eventually asked to resign after bloodying the coaches nose with an over enthusiastic “hit shot” lol. i play still for fun.

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Juan Reyes Jr.

Juan Reyes Jr. — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:52:55 +0000

My first sports team was the 1986 New York Mets. It was weird that they let me be a shortstop, considering I wouldn’t be born for another 5 years or so. Rafael Santana and I had a really odd relationship because again, I had yet to be conceived.

Other than that, I did actually play extreme badminton in my highschool’s tournament. My team, the “Shuttlecock-blocks” didn’t get very far, but damn it all if we didn’t have spirit.

PS I went to an art high school. That should explain why we weren’t playing a real sport.

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Neil

Neil — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:27:33 +0000

The Maxim Marauders, a street hockey team in 85 in Fitchburg, Mass.

I don’t remember my position, and since we were all like 5 years old. I’m sure it was more “Play wherever the hell you want” anyway.

I never scored, and I was once traded in the middle of a game.

And there’s my hockey career.

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This was such an amazingly fun episode!

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Neil

Neil — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 06:38:43 +0000

The Maxim Marauders, a street hockey team in Fitchburg Mass in 85.

No idea what position it was, and since we were 5 years old, it was probably just running around and playing wherever we wabted to go.

I never scored, and I was once traded in the middle of a game.

This was such a fun ep.

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Randy

Randy — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:46:04 +0000

watching Dark of the Moon has it’s redeeming qualities. You can always see it for Jess Harnell, Charlie Adler, Frank Welker, Tom Kenny, Peter Cullen and especially Leonard Nimoy!

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by corinne

corinne — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:10:36 +0000

I was on some town soccer team when I was little… all I remember is that we wore purple??

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Collin

Collin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:09:07 +0000

The first team I played on was my elementary school tee-ball team. This was completely against my will, as I hated all sports. My parents had not yet realized that I was incredibly gay. I was usually put in far left field, where I was least likely to come in contact with the ball, since everyone on the team knew there was no chance of me catching it.

Near the end of my 2nd year without getting a single hit, my dad finally promised me that he’d buy me whatever I wanted if I would just hit the damn ball. I finally made the hit and got onto second base. And what did request as my reward? The soundtrack to “Annie”.

Best game ever.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 7/6/11 by Heather

Heather — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:37:06 +0000

Cole. You are an absolute genius. How do you fit so much cleverdomnessitude into your posts? Among the bits that made me laugh like a wallaby (just go with it) were Chris’s hoodie, rules of Swag Camp, drag duchess, forsooth, Rhodes Scholar, dsylexia, pill popping, Shakira’s hips, Deline Cion, and the proper English boner. KLAPOW!

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Heather

Heather — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:22:52 +0000

Closest thing to a sports team I’ve ever been on- my high school FFA Horse Judging Team. It’s a slightly bizarre competition where contestants judge and score a fake horse show. Then, they defend their placings by shouting a string of goofy phrases, called Reasons, at the real judges. Whoever gets the most points and/or catches the Golden Snitch wins. It’s one of only a handful of team sports where seeing full blown erections is par for the course. (Clearly, I’m a sports nut at the same level as Vanessa. Keep the home runs coming, 49ers!)

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Christinamah

Christinamah — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:57:00 +0000

Was never on a team, but I did like practicing baseball with my brother and dad. One day we were all playing base ball in gym and I was on second and I caught the ball and threw it to my teacher on third, and he was really surprised that I could throw the ball so well. Mostly because I never once showed any intrest in playing at all, but it was a very gratifying moment for me ^^
You guys were awesome and I adore Rob Paulsen <3

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by KristaShar

KristaShar — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:52:08 +0000

My first team was the Purple Panther’s when I was seven years old. I lived in California at the time. Was on another team a year leader and didn’t play after that. Wasn’t very athletic unfortunately~ I played defense!

Never heard of this podcast before. Will have to stop by and check you guys out more. Gotta love Rob!

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by BatPinky aka Lee

BatPinky aka Lee — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:22:09 +0000

never really played on any real team sports till I was in middle school and I ran cross country track for Magnolia Middle school Buccaneers team(does that count lol). Also loved the podcast had never heard you guys before and Rob is a great guy and was a great guest on your show I will have to listen in again 🙂

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by NL

NL — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:56:07 +0000

I’m so sad — I was never on a sports team. I took ballet as a very little girl, and played sports in P.E. but that was it. The first “team” I was a part of was Odyssey of the Mind in 6th grade.

I was tickled when I saw Rob Paulsen was the guest. I had been in a bad mood all day, and listening to the podcast really brightened my day. I about died when Paulsen starting singing “Yakko’s World.” Amazing. Thanks!

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by okyamot

okyamot — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:19:09 +0000

My first sports teams were tee ball and soccer, though I don’t remember exactly which came first though I think they were both around first grade. In soccer I was on the Green team, which had conveniently plain green shirts and in tee ball I was on the Mariners. In soccer at that age positions were easy. You have the goalie (none of this no goalie no keeping score crap that they have now) and the mass of kids around the ball. I was in the cluster of kids chaing the ball. In tee ball, I think I was the “pitcher” which just meant that I could field a little bit since no one could hit it very hard.

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Matt B

Matt B — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:10:13 +0000

My first team as a kid? I played in the outfield for my school’s 1st grade T-Ball team. Why? Because I couldn’t field the ball. At all. And out there where few first graders were hitting balls to was probably the best place for someone of my limited talents.

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Joe Shirley

Joe Shirley — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:54:27 +0000

I played right field in a Dixie Youth baseball league (in Tennessee) when I was 9. I think were just in age group teams and didn’t have a individual team name.

Looking forward to catching Rob in Hotlanta!

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Caroline

Caroline — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:13:28 +0000

I didn’t play team sports, but I did study dance from age 3-15 or so, and competed with groups and stuff. I LOVE PINKY AND THE BRAIN YALL!

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Tommy

Tommy — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:26:58 +0000

My first sports team was at my local Boys and Girls Club Basketball league. I hadn’t realized at that time that I don’t have an athletic bone in my body, so I should just be an actor. I was still delusional and felt like I was a sports star. I was a member of the Celtics, because my “jersey” was green. There isn’t a specific moment in playing basketball that I remember, but there is one thing that makes my basketball skills different from every other kid. I actually created my own underscore to my games. I would literally hum or create music during the games to keep me motivated and playing hard. So I would come up with these epic John Williams type scores to my Boys and Girls Club basketball games. For me, that always made me feel like a better athlete, like the ones in Hoosiers or Mighty Ducks. I’m glad I just accepted my cinephelia instead. 🙂

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by gelfling

gelfling — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:23:03 +0000

Never played sports as a kid (I was a nerd)so, the first “team” I was on was the school’s library squad (ok, supernerd!) that was in charge of maintaining and running the library desk. I got to use the bookscanner gun. Does that count? 🙂

(And during downtime, I would browse the Internet and indulge my obsession with Animaniacs and fascination with cartoon voiceovers!)

Comment on PMC 47: Rob Paulsen by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:12:17 +0000

My first team was my soccer team in 3rd grade. It was really fun, except for one day. All the team members were there waiting for our coach, and everyone was singing “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” but I had never heard that song. The first time I ever felt left out or excluded, as well.

In an interesting twist, my team was named after Raphael (every team in the town league was named after ninja turtles that year).

Comment on PMC 46: Kevin Pollak by Ethan

Ethan — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:49:28 +0000

It’s uncanny to me how similar Kevin Pollak and Samm Levine’s voices sound to each other.

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by Ethan

Ethan — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:45:39 +0000

Just re-listened to this episode…you could play a pretty successful drinking Game if you did a shot every time Mr. Lennon says “Here’s the thing about…”

Comment on PMC 46: Kevin Pollak by Joe

Joe — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:26:03 +0000

Rosanne Rosannadanna. Then puberty hit.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 6/29/11 by Tommy T

Tommy T — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:13:07 +0000

First time reading this blog…hoping you can stay on the throne a bit longer V-ness as this was the funniest thing I’ve ever read.

Your aussie friend is funny too. Is she single?

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 6/29/11 by Kari Rogers

Kari Rogers — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 02:40:52 +0000

Oh Lord. I cannot. This was absolutely hysterical!

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 6/29/11 by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:16:57 +0000

Vanessa, your recapping skills make this “show” almost sound palatable. Well done.

Comment on PMC 46: Kevin Pollak by Bryan_

Bryan_ — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:02:06 +0000

My first impression was of Tommy Pickles, the Rugrats character. It wasn’t great but when they introduced Dil Pickles I was able to do a great impression of him. Of course, he spoke mostly gobbly gook.

Comment on PMC 46: Kevin Pollak by NL

NL — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:19:27 +0000

I auditioned for America’s Funniest People with my Urkel impression.

I know this will shock you, but I didn’t make the cut.

Urkel is the first impression I really remember, but I think I did Fozzie Bear, too. Or Animal from the Muppets.

Comment on PMC 46: Kevin Pollak by holly

holly — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:41:02 +0000

best one of your interviews to date! kevin was an awesome guest… interesting and funny.
you guys are great too, well informed to each guests resume and good @ keeping the flow going.

loving you so much, i think i’ll donate (don’t get too excited i’ll just be a pittance)

thanks, holly

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by Alwin

Alwin — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:28:51 +0000

Re-subscribed and rss2 works now!

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 6/23/11 by Heather

Heather — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 05:02:49 +0000

Tarpo-
Guilty as charged. I saw that movie with friends when it came out on DVD, but there was a hot tub, Bellinis, and some really good ice cream that held my attention more than Pierce’s stubble. Thanks for making the connection.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 6/23/11 by Tarpo

Tarpo — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:44:09 +0000

Really? You missed the Thomas Crown Affair reference in the opening number? The remake with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russos breasts. For Shame! 😛

Comment on PMC 46: Kevin Pollak by Micah

Micah — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:30:18 +0000

W.C. Fields, in a 4th grade play. I had to be a drunk lawyer defending the Big Bad Wolf. Witnesses for the prosecution included all the Usual Suspects. Del Toro as straw house pig, Baldwin as the stick house pig, and Pollack as the bricks house pig. Spacey as Red Riding Hood and Byrne is Grandma Hood. Come to find out, the wolf really is innocent, that little girl is not really a girl, and nobody will ever see her again. Poof!

Comment on PMC 46: Kevin Pollak by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:36:48 +0000

Oohhh… Good question. It was probably someone from The Princess Bride (because that was one of the only movies we had on VHS growing up). To preserve my internet-cred, I’m going to say it was Inigo Montoya.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 6/22/11 by Heather

Heather — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:32:24 +0000

I’m starting to look forward to your recaps more than the actual show! Well, that’s a lie, but it’s still a compliment. You are a gifted pop culture junkie/writer Cole, and I find myself saying “I KNOW, RIGHT?” to just about every comment you make. Although, I’m a little surprised to not see a mention of Ryan’s crotch ripped fishnets or borderline nip slip. Maybe that’s just the difference between you and I; only one of us has any restraint. And a Y chromosome.

Comment on PMC 46: Kevin Pollak by Brett D.

Brett D. — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:52:19 +0000

My first impression I remember doing was Benny from Top Cat. It would annoy people so much. Especially my mom. Sorry mom.

Comment on PMC 46: Kevin Pollak by Adam B

Adam B — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:07:45 +0000

Jimmy Cagney. “You dirty rat…” Watched a lot of old movies with my dad when I was a kid, and that was the first voice I thought I could copy. And I did. Poorly…

Comment on PMC 46: Kevin Pollak by Ladydiode

Ladydiode — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:58:04 +0000

First impression: Peter Lorre. Sad but true.

Comment on PMC 46: Kevin Pollak by Kristopher R

Kristopher R — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:00:24 +0000

First impression: Sean Connery…or Kermit the Frog. Neither one was good.

Comment on CULTURE POPS — A new video series starring Vanessa and Cole! by Alwin

Alwin — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:35:13 +0000

LOVED it.
“No big deal… I’m a witch.”

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by Collin

Collin — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:42:06 +0000

I’m sorry to say that the rss2 feed still isn’t working. IE gives me a “this feed contains errors” message.

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by admin

admin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:11:48 +0000

Hey Alwin and Collin,
I think we finally fixed the rss2 feed. Could you give it a try?
Thanks for the feedback and for your patience!
-webmaster

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by Alwin

Alwin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:25:23 +0000

Noooo! /Darth Vader
Even that doesn’t work in iTunes (Subscribe to Podcast)!

“There are no playable episodes for “Pop My Culture”…The URL may point to text only episodes or may contain file types that iTunes cannot play.”

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by Vanessa

Vanessa — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:31:41 +0000

Hi guys!! Sorry the feed isn’t working– there is a glitch on the site we are working to fix, but it’s a toughie. In the mean time, the Itunes feed is working, and the RSS can be accessed by removing the “2”

http://www.popmyculturepodcast.com/?feed=rss

Hope this works for you!

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by Collin

Collin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:26:34 +0000

I haven’t been able to access the feed using IE or Chrome for quite a while, either. Still hoping to download the Mindy Sterling episode. Thanks!

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by mickeyitaliano

mickeyitaliano — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:11:19 +0000

Hey Guys…This was a great episode. I (at 26) once waited on a bunch of high school girls and they said I looked like Kirk Cameron. (I am so Italian looking, so I was miffed)
I am definately going to rent “Drop Dead…”
Vanessa…N. Leone has her act together, and that was a compliment (@that time).
Loved Mindy. What a great guest. Do you guys know Julie klausner? Maybe when she swings into town you can have a podcast with her.
I always look forward to yournew podcast.
Take Care

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by Alwin

Alwin — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:31:03 +0000

Hey, uh… the feed has been down for a while. http://www.popmyculturepodcast.com/?feed=rss2 – blank in Firefox, and iTunes says it “does not seem to be a valid Podcast URL.”

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 6/16/11 Results by Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:04:32 +0000

Robert is also my least favorite. And Jess. Even though my dad’s name is Jess.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 6/16/11 Results by Diana

Diana — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:18:40 +0000

hey cole, thanks for the recap! i rather adore this show and will put off every and all deadlines if there is something to read about it. i have to ask though, what was with Jordan’s one-boob sparkly beaded curtain?

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by corinne

corinne — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:42:10 +0000

I…I don’t think I’ve ever been compared to anyone famous=( I don’t even think I look enough like anyone that I could make something up and lie right now. woe.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 6/15/11 by Kari Rogers

Kari Rogers — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:10:54 +0000

I love that you’re doing this! I was thinking some of these things while I was watching last night. I’m automatically watching this year because Alexander was my close friend from 3rd grade through high school and I say with love that he is a ridiculous guy in every way. I know his problems that folks are zeroing in on and sadly predict he won’t make it too far against the “beasts” and whatnot. But I hope he will if only to be the first to pull our home Alhambra out of obscurity since Cheryl Tiegs. I know these recaps will be awesome.

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by Mongoose

Mongoose — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:40:31 +0000

I took summer school math when I was in high school. I didn’t fail it during the school year, I just took it on the assumption that I would have failed it. I remember there was a tomboy in the class that I had a crush on. I think she liked my friend in the class though. Anyway, she told me that I looked like Beeker. To make it worse I seem to remember her specifying it being Beeker from Muppet Babies. I couldn’t even get adult Beeker.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 6/15/11 by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:21:18 +0000

Great job recapping! Not that it’s a huge dancing role but Megan Mullally is Rosemary to Matthew Broderick’s J. Pierrepont on on my How to Succeed soundtrack, not that I knew who she was when I bought it. Am I the only one who remembered Ryan Ramirez enough from last season to spot her on the Glee season finale? Speaking of last season, those two routines were Cheesman’s best yet for sure… his routines used to be big time snoozefests.

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by Batgirl Jenn

Batgirl Jenn — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:46:27 +0000

I’ve never been told I look like anyone famous, though I often get “Don’t I know you?”. Not sure how that works…

Anyway, this was my first time listening and I thought it was great. I’ll be back!

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by NL

NL — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:33:04 +0000

Overall, I enjoyed the podcast, but the political commentary sounded….off. I’m not sure why — discussing the Weiner scandal is not really that different from discussing Charlie Sheen or Mel Gibson. Maybe because some new information had come out between the podcast being recorded and airing? (Such as a majority of his constituents want him to stay in office.) And while I’m sure Ms. Sterling was joking, her demanding that Mrs. Weiner explain herself rubbed me the wrong way. It felt like Mrs. Weiner was being blamed, where previous discussions about Sheen or Gibson did not heap any blame on the women involved. (Or alternatively, when discussing Toddlers and Tiaras or Real Housewives, the women behaving badly were blamed, but the kids/husbands/etc were not.) In regards to Mrs. Weiner, since she is pregnant, perhaps she does not want to go through pregnancy/birth alone, perhaps she would lose insurance benefits if she divorced, perhaps she and Anthony Weiner have an open relationship that they are not willing to discuss. He did something stupid, but who cares why she stays?

Anyway. Sorry about that, but it felt like such an off moment in what is otherwise a light, joyful podcast.

This was an interesting Firsts question, but I don’t have a response. I don’t really look like anyone famous. Instead, I get “Didn’t you attend Smithville High School?” or “Weren’t you at that ravioli-making conference?” Nope, not me.

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:52:40 +0000

My first celebrity comparison came in my first year as a high school teacher. One of my students said that I looked like Ryan Reynolds’ character from Just Friends. The fat one, not the sexy one. That was pretty bad. It was followed by “No, he looks like the bad guy from The Incredibles.” which I thought was way better.

Comment on So You Think You Can Recap: SYTYCD 6/15/11 by Kathie

Kathie — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:25:12 +0000

All kidding aside, given my ability to fast forward through 1/3 of the two hours and just focus on the dancing, I LOVED the dancing. I was smiling the entire time. Very talented group. As opposed to previous seasons where there were definitely a few weak links who were easy to let go at the beginning, I don’t really see that now. Thanks for the recap!

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by SpookyJanelle

SpookyJanelle — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:35:18 +0000

Hooray for Mindy!!!

When I was in sixth grade, my teacher compared me to Mayim Bialik, which bothered me a little…but when she said that it was mainly my nose that made her draw the comparison between us, it bothered me even more… #sigh

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:41:05 +0000

Quite aside from Vanessa’s donor-celebration waxing last ‘cast about my breasts and glutes in terms more appropriate to a less modest physical specimen (I probably could use some wazing, were I to go the popular hairless route–but darn the luck, that I miss the Tompkins addenda on one week and the zipless audio on this one), the true answer to your question as I recall was from an obnoxious home-room fellow denizen, who was trying to place which sitcom character I was reminding him of. “Well,” I replied honestly, “someone once compared me to [Steve Landesberg’s] Dietrich on BARNEY MILLER.” (Flattering, to be sure…whether the fellow comparing me to him meant it to be or not, that I’m not sure of.) “No, I was thinking of Frank Burns.” He then was actually visibly distressed that I didn’t compliment him on his keen insight. This fellow has since become a reasonably high-priced lawyer, most famous for whining unsuccessfully on behalf of a disgraced athlete.

Comment on PMC 45: Mindy Sterling by Chopper

Chopper — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:07:38 +0000

Great show again! Here’s my answers:

1) Ferguson Darling.
2) Napoleon Dynamite.

I had to look both of these people up, and was not happy with the result on both occasions. I did embrace the comparison to Napoleon and went as him for Halloween though, so that wasn’t all bad.

Comment on PMC 39: Casey Wilson by Kerri

Kerri — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:17:57 +0000

This is the first time I’ve listened to your podcast. How could I have missed this one? Vanessa and Casey were making me laugh so hard. Clearly they are sisterfriends. I just totally loaded up my iphone with back eppys until it was actually too full to add any more. You guys kinda rock. I’m all over this.

Comment on PMC 44: J. Elvis Weinstein by Germ

Germ — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:28:39 +0000

Vanessa looks hot in the picture. Cole looks okay.

Comment on PMC 44: J. Elvis Weinstein by SpookyJanelle

SpookyJanelle — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:08:30 +0000

Great episode as usual!! I love listening to Josh talk about his experiences with MST3K and Freaks and Geeks. Hell, I love listening to Josh talk about anything! Another fantastic episode to add to the catalog!

The first things I remember cooking was French toast. Not that complex, I’ll admit, but a definite breakfast staple in our house. And I’m still cooking it for my family and boyfriend. Woohoo!

Comment on PMC 44: J. Elvis Weinstein by @euphoriafish

@euphoriafish — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:29:00 +0000

Yaay Elvis Costello-off! I always enjoy Josh’s musician impressions at CT shows, but I didn’t know Cole’s Elvis Costello impression is also grand. I really loved this episode.

Food memories…hmmm…I’ve won something before and don’t care if I ever win again, but I feel compelled to share with you that at one point I checked The Boxcar Children Cookbook out of the public library and my first meal that I cooked successfully was hamburgers as instructed by that book.

There was also a failed attempt to poach an egg when I was old enough to read but not fully comprehend the recipes in The Joy of Cooking. It said to use a bowl within the pot of water for the egg, I had no idea what sort of bowl or how to break the egg so I wound up with a rather dangerous arrangement of whole egg in very thin bowl that had no business being anywhere near that stovetop, and my mother turned everything off before I could break anything. Kind of like Vanessa’s attempt at fried rice, it was possibly the first time I realized there were things I just wasn’t ready to do yet.

Comment on PMC 44: J. Elvis Weinstein by NL

NL — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:27:21 +0000

Daddy’s Honey and Ham Sandwiches

Ingredients: a few slices of ham, some butter, some honey

1. Heat a pan on Medium. Add butter.

2. Once the pan is hot enough, add the ham, however many slices you like. Brown the ham in the butter.

3. Slowly add the honey to the ham. Move the slices around so that they all get covered in honey.

4. Heat for a little bit longer, the ham should be a nice caramel color.

5. Remove from heat, and fix the sandwich with whatever condiments you like.

Comment on PMC 44: J. Elvis Weinstein by NL

NL — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:22:53 +0000

Great episode!

I can’t wait for the Beefaroni shirts…. “I don’t miiiiiiiind.”

I really liked the Thunderdome question. I’ve been mulling it over. I’d have to go with SNL, because it’s endured, and reached a wider audience. But I love SCTV, too.

In terms of first meal, I can’t recall. My parents were both really good cooks, and I had no interest in cooking. I learned a little bit here and there — scrambled eggs, grilled cheese, spaghetti, etc. I don’t think I ever cooked an actual meal for my parents, though I helped my dad a lot before he died. He’d often start dinner, then get tired, and I’d finish it. We ate a lot of Shake n Bake in those days, I don’t know why. And I perfected honey and ham sandwiches.

It’s funny how those moments slip away from you.

Comment on PMC 44: J. Elvis Weinstein by Caroline

Caroline — Tue, 31 May 2011 11:33:37 +0000

Beefaroni, I’d love to have that frozen pizza with you!

The first meal I can remember cooking is pizza. My mom has always been really big on making home made pizza, and pizza dough was the first thing I ever learned how to cook. Home made spinach alfredo pizza was a weekly standard in our house for years.

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by Oskar

Oskar — Sat, 28 May 2011 15:22:19 +0000

Excellent episode, PFT great as always!

The first medal I can remember winning was a bronze/third place in a Judo tournament when I was about ten or so. That may sound more impressive than it really was as there were only three people (me included) in my weight class… Even so, I got to step up on the podium and stuff and I remember feeling silly and proud at the same time.
Oh and I’m pretty sure I didn’t tell anyone the petty details of how I won the medal once I got home 🙂

Comment on PMC 17: Rob Delaney by nicely done

nicely done — Fri, 27 May 2011 10:14:05 +0000

haven’t listened to the pcast yet. just want to sincerely congratulate Dexter Chestnut good job on the great comment.

Comment on PMC 35: Eddie Deezen by SpookyJanelle

SpookyJanelle — Thu, 26 May 2011 22:56:57 +0000

Okay, I have an old book about Marx Brothers films that actually explains the odd cut that Eddie refers to when he speaks of “Horse Feathers.” There was actually a whole other scene there that was taken out, supposedly for a “television” cut, as the author puts it. Although, given that the Hays Production Code was adopted in 1930 and then enacted rather harshly in 1934, and this film is from 1932, I think it is also entirely possible that the scene was considered inappropriate and that it was “censored” hastily and without care to the film itself after the fact. The same thing happens in “Animal Crackers” when, during “Hooray for Captain Spaulding,” a few frames seem to be missing after Margaret Dumont sings that he’s “the only white man to cover every acre.” Groucho originally followed that with “I think I’ll try and make her” which got cut out.

The book, “The Marx Brothers – Their World of Comedy” by Allen Eyles, describes the scene like this:

“‘What do you want?’ asks Connie sharply as Harpo reappears. Harpo points at her. Connie decides, like Penelope, to play up to him. ‘Are you a good boy?’ she asks, and Harpo shakes his head. ‘You’re bashful,’ she observes, presumably because he hasn’t spoken. In answer, Harpo nods, looks bashful, and stands on his head in Connie’s lap. She cries for him to get off her and he does, sitting alongside her on the sofa with one foot tucked under him. She tells him to take his foot off the sofa,. Harpo shakes his head defiantly and makes his ‘gookie’ expression, so she tries to pull it off. Harpo pulls her leg in return. She slaps him, a knock is heard, and he pulls her on to his lap. It is Groucho looking for his hat and rubbers. Connie points in one direction while the hidden Harpo points in another. Connie seems to be slapping herself as Harpo’s hands become playful. ‘Come now, where’s my hat?’ asks Groucho and Connie seems to point in three directions at once. Groucho finds his rubbers on Harpo’s feet, sticking out from underneath Connie, and mistakes them for hers. Eyeing the expanse of muscular leg (Harpo’s trousers are rolled up), he comments, ‘we could use you in the football team.’ Groucho takes off the rubbers and tries to put them on his own feet; but Harpo’s feet are so positioned that he puts them back where they came from, on Harpo. Chico and Jennings come back. Connie stands up, revealing Harpo, clutching a block of ice beneath her. Groucho rushes to the window while Chico and Harpo dart out of the door. Arriving below the window, Chico encourages Groucho to jump. Harpo brings out a dog catcher’s net to arrest his fall. Groucho jumps. Harpo hears a dog barking and gives chase, letting Groucho thud to the ground.”

Did I earn my film nerd/Marx Brothers nerd badge with this post? 😉

Comment on PMC 35: Eddie Deezen by SpookyJanelle

SpookyJanelle — Thu, 26 May 2011 20:19:38 +0000

I’m very late to this, but, as a huge Beatles fan, it would be a crime for me not to post the first Beatles song I was obsessed with. When I was two, I would go around with my toy guitar and sing “Twist and Shout.” My love with the Beatles dates back to when I was a toddler. Ahhh, memories.

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by SpookyJanelle

SpookyJanelle — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:38:08 +0000

The first prize I got was for winning — no joke, fellow MSTies — an essay contest! In fifth grade, I won a medal for writing the best D.A.R.E. (Drugs and Alcohol Resistance Education) essay about what the program had taught me and how I had planned to not abuse drugs or alcohol in the future. Although the medal was pretty sweet (eat your heart out, Olympic athletes), the prize did require me to read the essay in front of the school. I still don’t think I’ve lived that down. Although, obviously, the writing bug has stuck with me.

Oh, and by the way, hearing my name sung and said by Cole, Vanessa and PFT, er, I mean, Andrew Lloyd Weber, was the highlight of my day yesterday. I can now die happy.

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by Mickeyitaliano

Mickeyitaliano — Wed, 25 May 2011 06:19:25 +0000

this is comedy gold, man. PFT great luck on your show.

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by Mickeyitaliano

Mickeyitaliano — Wed, 25 May 2011 05:08:22 +0000

PFT just gets greater. Great show. Dame Andrew LLoyd is the best.

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 24 May 2011 20:22:56 +0000

Great episode! First time listener. I’ll be sure to check out more.

First award I received was for winning our school’s spelling bee in 4th grade. I believe I spelled “February”. I remember being briefly carried on shoulders, which is, of course, utterly ridiculous, but just like the classic Metallica opus, the memory remains.

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by NL

NL — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:18:54 +0000

Sorry for *another* post. I hit send and then it was too late. Anyway, this was a terrific episode. Super funny. Thanks!

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by NL

NL — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:18:25 +0000

The first actual trophy (and only, I guess) that I won was in 11th grade. It was for a Quiz Bowl competition. My team *finally* won first place (and under my leadership, thank you).

The first award I won was a writing contest in first or second grade. The contest was about “How the Gulf War Affected Me” and I don’t remember what I wrote. But my prize was marching in a parade. But the weather was bad, so my mom didn’t let me go. I watched the other winners on TV.

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by Aurora Nibley

Aurora Nibley — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:39:24 +0000

When I was six years old, my mother made me a Sleeping Beauty cotume for Halloween and let me wear REAL make up, and then we went to the church Halloween party, where they gave out prizes for people’s costumes in different categories.

I was so sure that I would win the “Most Beautiful Costume” award that when I didn’t, I threw a major temper tantrum (as I remember it, I ran away and hid, but I might have just pitched a fit in front of everybody. I was six). Because I was six years old, they reinforced my negative behavior by making up a different award and giving me that one to make me feel better.

I don’t even remember what it was.

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by Chase Roper

Chase Roper — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:38:54 +0000

The first award I recieved was in 5th grade. I was awarded the “Funniest Player” award on our flag football team. It isn’t until just reflecting on it today that I realize, this isn’t the kind of thing you want to be awarded in sport.

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by Enohead

Enohead — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:40:19 +0000

I received my first trophy when I was ten. Our soccer team got First Place in our league. I did absolutely nothing to earn the trophy – apart from showing up to all of the games and practices. Oh, and getting a concussion from being hit in the face by a soccer ball. Totally a Sympathy Trophy.

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by Terry

Terry — Tue, 24 May 2011 01:49:19 +0000

My first trophies were from a middle school math competition. I can still recall the most important calculation resulting from my winning: number of girls impressed = zero.

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by Valerie

Valerie — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:01:41 +0000

One of the first prizes I remember receiving was a ribbon awarded to me by our town’s Art Council for an honorable mention in their egg decorating contest. I covered an egg with buttons. The ribbon said “Ridiculously Weird”. Seemed like a backhanded compliment even at 8 years old.

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by NL

NL — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:37:43 +0000

I’m downloading right now, haven’t listened yet, but I am super happy that Paul F. Tompkins is back on the podcast. Yea! Thanks for brightening up my Monday morning!

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by Caroline

Caroline — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:21:12 +0000

My first award was ULTRA nerdy: Perfect Attendance/Never Late for All Three Years of Elementary School Choir. I later went on to study music collegiately, and to attend therapy to cure me of my obsessive punctuality. Thanks a LOT Ms. Hastings!

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by Brendan

Brendan — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:37:44 +0000

Cake Boss would be proud of Mattamatics.

My first trophy was simply for being in a soccer league when I was 6 but what’s unique about it is that I don’t think I understood the concept of trophies. I took off the kid playing with a soccer ball guy on top of it and would play with him as an action figure. I remember my dad was pissed.

Comment on PMC 43: Paul F. Tompkins by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:03:56 +0000

The first trophy I ever won that wasn’t a Participation award was when I won a Cub Scout cake baking contest. I made a baseball glove shaped cake with a Little Debbie snowball decorated like a baseball.

Great podcast as always guys, and great to hear PFT again!

Comment on PMC 10: Mo Collins by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:11:24 +0000

Just relistened to this one… had me rolling on the floor. PS – who was the “manbabe” that called Mo during the show?

Comment on PMC 26: Andy Kindler by Rob

Rob — Sun, 15 May 2011 08:12:25 +0000

I’d make MM a social worker. He’d have to to anger management therapy and crisis counseling.

Comment on PMC 39: Casey Wilson by Rob

Rob — Sun, 15 May 2011 01:36:29 +0000

The cultural phenomenon of reality television makes me wish I’d committed suicide in high school.

Comment on PMC 06: Mather Zickel by Rob

Rob — Sat, 14 May 2011 03:26:53 +0000

Rubix The Amazing Cube was a cartoon. Johan was always there. The Shark jumping was when they added Grandpa Smurf and the little kids. Willie Aims played Adam the Archer.

Comment on PMC 42: Garfunkel & Oates by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Thu, 12 May 2011 18:35:51 +0000

My first song was ALSO for OM! Our skit was a business meeting and infomercial for an imaginary product that featured a celebrity. Our celeb was Lucille Ball, and we wrote a song about our product, “Vita-meata-fruita-wheata-larda-lacta-poultra-fisha-min.” It was F@*KING EPIC.

Comment on PMC 42: Garfunkel & Oates by corinne

corinne — Thu, 12 May 2011 03:16:04 +0000

When my brother and I were fairly young we saw a bagpipe on tv, and made up this duet to the tune that was just the word ‘annoying’ over and over to the tune of the bagpipe song. Annoying our parents with that song was one of the only things we agreed on.

Comment on PMC 42: Garfunkel & Oates by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Wed, 11 May 2011 23:14:03 +0000

1. Ms. Ragland, you hair just won’t quit, either. (Never let it be said that your listeners are not accomodating.)

2. Clearly I have not been thinking enough about Garfunkel and Oates, or at least not looking at them enough (always a pleasant prospect), because it’s only now struck me that Ms. Lindhome might as well be Garfunkel as the taller and blonder of the two, though perhaps Turning that Logic On Its Head is the name of this game, and Ms. Micucci is therefore Not Oates. I imagine I am somewhere around the 30,000th person this has occurred to, most of us independently, I’m sure.

3. I hope none of you are ever afflicted with the dread Peppered Queefs. I imagine this could be particularly problematic if Mr. Stratton was so stricken, albeit the men’s expression of this malady, while rare, is also quieter due to the smaller bore, if you get my drift. (See: flute v. sousaphone, or soprano v. baritone sex [sic]).

4. Looking forward to The Urethra Monologues.

5. And to the HBO series. Folks, don’t let them saddle you with the scripts the Flight of the Conchords never got around to…

6. Fine episode…thanks.

Comment on PMC 10: Mo Collins by Rob

Rob — Wed, 11 May 2011 20:26:31 +0000

I always thought she was cute. This poop talk is creepy. I TOTAL turn off.

Comment on PMC 42: Garfunkel & Oates by Erin

Erin — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:48:50 +0000

I love Garfunkel and Oats!! Woohoo! Great podcast you guys. 🙂

The first song I ever wrote went like this, “She is a rich bitch, sitting in a big ditch!” My sister and I would repeatedly sing this while we were playing in our neighbors front yard. There was a slight divot in her front yard giving us our “ditch.”

Comment on PMC 19: Frank Conniff by Rob

Rob — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:03:39 +0000

As I remember it at first it was CTV: The Comedy Network before it became Comedy Central. I remember Alien from LA. The everyone from Atlantis had thick Austrian accents.

Comment on PMC 42: Garfunkel & Oates by Rob

Rob — Wed, 11 May 2011 08:42:59 +0000

Wait this one is Number 42! The answer to life, the universe, and everything!

Comment on PMC 42: Garfunkel & Oates by Rob

Rob — Wed, 11 May 2011 08:37:10 +0000

How much pressure would Cole have to be under to have to change his name to Diamond?

Comment on PMC 33: Bobcat Goldthwait by SpookyJanelle

SpookyJanelle — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:31:47 +0000

I remember a joke that my friend and I had attempted to create, but that failed on take-off. The only line we ever got out was, “Once, there was a ground squirrel who lived in a tree.”

That became an inside joke of its own. Pathetic, no?

And, of course, this was another fantastic episode.

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by Janice

Janice — Tue, 10 May 2011 07:50:29 +0000

Still laughing over this episode. And shedding a single tear for poor Nancy in the bath tub. Cole, you stole my T-shirt. On the bright side, we are all set for the next Sadie Hawkins dance!

First person I can remember being jealous of was my younger brother who got an R2D2 and C3P0 for Christmas and I got a STUPID “kissing barbie.” Even as a 7 year old, I knew girl’s toys were a load of BS.

If I’m not mistaken, Home was the only X-Files episode that had a viewer discretion warning before the opening credits. At least, it was the only time I ever saw it. That episode haunted me for a long while. “Mah boys are guud boys…” jesus.

Comment on Cole’s Indie Music Corner: Craft Spells by The Asshole

The Asshole — Tue, 10 May 2011 05:11:04 +0000

Joy Division did not use many synths until the very late stage of their run, and they were a rock band, not pop. You probably meant New Order.

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Micheal "the acehole' Hunt

Micheal "the acehole' Hunt — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:50:15 +0000

First radio program I heard was Bob and Ray! Love the old stuff!

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Shari

Shari — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:15:36 +0000

While certainly a Demento devotee, I discovered radio plays as a kid listening to the KNX Drama Hour which played all sorts of stuff from yesteryear (til it went off the air!) Used to fall asleep to it except the really scary ones which kept me awake. As a result I now get a huge kick out of Thrilling Adventure Hour as it mixes comedy and quirk and lovely actors with radio plays… Which I can go see live!! Hooray!! only wish I knew it existed before this year! Thank you to podcasts circuitously leading to other podcasts which led me to the discovery!

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by John John The Bastard

John John The Bastard — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:01:36 +0000

The first radio show I fell in love with was called “Knock On Wood” It starred Steve Charney and his ventriloquist dummy named Harry. They used to broadcast on WAMC, which was amongst other things our local NPR affiliate in West Stockbridge, MA. I was 6 or 7 at the time so it all sounded perfectly logical to me.

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by BoxingMarco

BoxingMarco — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:31:56 +0000

Well, the first program I got into is TalkRadar. It’s basically a hillariously drunken podcast about video games, each week they would discuss about what has happened that week and get progressively more hammered as it goes on. I still listen to it!

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by t2ed

t2ed — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:25:57 +0000

I was really into the Star Wars radio productions. Yes, the geek doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by miss dapper

miss dapper — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:24:00 +0000

The first radio show I really liked was Nights with Alice Cooper. I didn’t care about the music much, as it was the same dull mix of classic rock that I’d been forcefed since childhood, but it was actually a very funny and joyful show, full of the splashy, winking delight in the macabre that Alice Cooper was famous for. They would even play the audio of the scene in Freaks & Geeks where the guidance counselor played “I’m Eighteen,” which was the coolest thing because I loved that show so much when I was a preteen and had no way to access it until I was several years older. Nights was especially great on Halloween, because Elvira would show up.

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Debi Henson

Debi Henson — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:11:24 +0000

I was raised in a two language household, and the only radio I heard was “A Voz Portuguesa” until I was 12 or 13. I had a portable transistor radio where I discovered Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Carpenters, etc. My favorite radio show had to be Dr. Demento, which I discovered while ‘parking’ with my boyfriend at night. We picked it up from an L.A. station (AM radio). Having been raised in a very strict, conservative home, I was blown away when I heard Weird Al Yankovic for the first time! A poster of y’all would be a nice addition to the garage wall…

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:02:07 +0000

I was obsessed with the radio as a kid — specifically, 102.5 in Sacramento, which at the time played a lot of Boyz II Men and TLC. A guy named (I think) Davey D did a show at night which got “pretty deep;” my 11 year-old self listened to it religiously.

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by Ramsey

Ramsey — Sun, 08 May 2011 07:30:52 +0000

The first person I remember being jealous of was a cousin of mine that I’ve never met who had a complete collection of Ninja Turtles, according to my aunt. This remains unsubstantiated.

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by NL

NL — Fri, 06 May 2011 08:20:00 +0000

Hmm, a lot of good t-shirt slogans could come out of this episode….

Comment on Tharrrrr be cheese here, matey! Cole’s unapologetic love of The Pirate Movie! by Steph

Steph — Thu, 05 May 2011 03:16:08 +0000

I can’t even explain how happy this makes me. I completely adored The Pirate Movie in my pre-teen days. My best friend and I desperately wanted to be Kristy McNichol, which, looking back on it, I can say is, “What? Why?”

Most people I mention it to now have no idea what I’m talking about. Watching it these days, it really is horrendous, but I love it anyway.

Thanks for bring back such good memories, Cole!

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by Bethany K

Bethany K — Wed, 04 May 2011 17:42:44 +0000

The first person I ever remember being super jealous of was Ele Keats who played the female lead in Newsies, starring Christian Bale. I was about 12 the first time I ever saw Newsies and the moment I saw Christian Bale singing “Santa Fe”, it was true love. And I remember watching the final scene where (spoiler!!!) he comes rushing back, runs through the crowd and kisses her. I HATED her and just knew, if only he could meet me, he would toss her aside like a cheap tramp. 😛

Great show, guys! And I gotta say Vanessa, I might have practically passed out to see text messages from Zac Efron too. I may or may not have squealed a little bit while listening to the podcast. *looks innocent* Keep up the great work, guys!

Comment on PMC 28: Joshua Malina by Rob S

Rob S — Wed, 04 May 2011 09:28:46 +0000

It cut out right when he got to Jon Hamm sweeping the floor.

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by Brendan

Brendan — Tue, 03 May 2011 06:08:11 +0000

Once again to show off my young age (I’m older than 17 younger than 21) I was extremely jealous of my ginger classmate Will all throughout elementary school. He was always the first person to get EVERY cool things. He had Pokemon Blue first. He brought the first furby I’ve ever seen to school one day and all the ladies swooned over him. He had a sick razor scooter before anyone I knew too. Jealously! I actually became really great friends with Will in high school and we still talk today but I will always remember being extremely jealous of that kid.

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by pavementkicker

pavementkicker — Tue, 03 May 2011 05:48:56 +0000

On October 31 1975, I noticed my older sisters dressed up in costumes. I asked my mom why they’re dressed like that. And so she introduced me to the concept of Halloween/trick-or-treating.

Cut to me: “Well, why can’t I trick-or-treat?”
Mom: “Well, you’re too young. Next year, you can trick-or-treat…”

That night I stayed in in plainsclothes; whenever the doorbell rang and mother grabbed the bowl of tootsies rolls and jellybeans (lame) I would rush behind and peek by her to see who was t-n-t’ing at the door.

Saw 6-7 of my fellow kindergarden classmates in cheap drugstore costumes with their bags full of cooler shit!

JEALOUS: For my sisters, my classmates, for everyone out trick-or-treating that Halloween during the Ford years!

Learned about vindictiveness five years later when I heard about razor blades in apples! (No I didn’t…)

Love the show! 🙂

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by Ethan

Ethan — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:49:00 +0000

My favorite episode to date!! So many classic characters…Nancy, Franzia, Beefaroni…

I agree with VonRieseling…definitely thought Lil’ Gary hopped into the studio for a second there.

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:54:30 +0000

I agree with Thomas that the best episode of the X-Files is the one with Charles Nelson Reilly, entitled “Jose Chung’s ‘From Outer Space.'”

And actually this is related to my first. Because of my X-Files/Mulder love, I was *extremely* jealous of Tea Leoni in high school.

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:19:47 +0000

I also had a friend with the original Death Star playset (and the Millennium Falcon AND the AT-AT walker). But I wasn’t jealous of him because he let me play with them. The first person I was jealous of was a friend of mine who had not one, but TWO My Little Buddys (Red overalls, rainbow shirt, etc.) and he wouldn’t let me play with either of them. I was crushed at the time, and I’m pretty sure I have extensive emotional scarring because of it.

Comment on PMC 36: The Long Shot Podcast by Rob S

Rob S — Mon, 02 May 2011 07:31:02 +0000

This has got to be the funniest podcast I’ve ever heard.

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by NL

NL — Sun, 01 May 2011 19:49:10 +0000

This one was sooo funny — I was crying in a few places, and had to actively work to not pee my pants. The Beef-a-roni and Nancy stuff just killed me. Thank you!

The first real jealousy I felt was also my first sense of gender discrimination. For a long time, I was the only girl in my family — all of my cousins were boys. They got Nintendos and He-Man and other sweet toys. I got Barbie and My Little Pony. Now, I loved my Barbies and Ponies, but I also would have loved some Super Mario.

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by VonRiesling

VonRiesling — Sun, 01 May 2011 04:44:53 +0000

For a moment, just a brief moment I thought I heard the voice of this generation, Lil’ Gary say, “My humps, my humps, my lovely lady humps.”

Transcendent.

Comment on PMC 40: Brice Beckham by smartbunny

smartbunny — Sun, 01 May 2011 01:53:13 +0000

Brice grew up very cute and funny. I recall Mr. Belvedere teaching Wesley flag semaphore for scouts even though he had no idea how. And Wesley was pissed off.

I always thought Justin Long reminded me of someone, and it’s Rob Stone.

Also, I think it’s spelled Brocktoon. To cut the flesh, to wear the flesh…

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by admin

admin — Sun, 01 May 2011 01:28:22 +0000

dear vanessa hudgens fans,

I’m sorry I pissed you off. I have no real ill-feelings toward Miss Hudgens. I was joking (this is a comedy podcast) because of my crush on one Mr. Zac Efron.

love,
the other vanessa

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by corinne

corinne — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:13:40 +0000

I was jealous all growing up of everyone with video games – my dad said computer games were enough. If we got really good grades on our report card, we got to rent Sega Genesis for a week. I’ve grown up just absolutely lacking the coordination to play video games.

(also…this was really funny. thumbs up.)

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by Jordan

Jordan — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:01:23 +0000

She wishes she was Vanessa Hudgens and had Zac Efron how very mature and jealous of her.

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by Bret

Bret — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:38:23 +0000

I was jealous of Ricky Schroeder on Silver Spoons when I was in elementary school. I wanted a train to ride through my house. Bad.

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by SpookyJanelle

SpookyJanelle — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:29:33 +0000

Hooray! I’ve been watching The State almost obsessively lately… I heart him.

Comment on PMC 41: Thomas Lennon by Caroline

Caroline — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:08:35 +0000

I was jealous of Charlotte Church when I was 9 or so. I had just started opera training, and she was just a few years ahead of me and everyone was talking about how she was the youngest opera singer ever. I wanted to be the youngest opera singer. Not her. Boooooo!!!!

Comment on Where are they now- Baby Sinclair Edition by jamie

jamie — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:26:34 +0000

I HATED THAT DINOSAUR SHOW SO BAD!

Comment on Where are they now- Baby Sinclair Edition by SpookyJanelle

SpookyJanelle — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:24:28 +0000

Not the Mama!!! (And yes, the resemblance is UNCANNY!!)

Comment on Vanessa’s Jam Box: Sonny Trouble by Phil Mc Crackin

Phil Mc Crackin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:12:23 +0000

dis sawng changed maw lewife!

Comment on Cole’s Indie Music Corner: Cherry Ghost by Mel

Mel — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:24:42 +0000

“Luddite” is really good, reminds me of Elbow in a lot of ways. I’m going to have to track down more from Cherry Ghost.

Comment on PMC 39: Casey Wilson by CrowTeeRobot

CrowTeeRobot — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:22:55 +0000

“My dwesses awe covewed in cwumbs.” had me rolling. Keep up the good work, Cole and Vanessa!

Comment on PMC 40: Brice Beckham by Germ

Germ — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:28:02 +0000

Vanessa you are hot. Oh and I just discovered this podcast and thoroughly enjoy it.

Comment on PMC 40: Brice Beckham by NL

NL — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:35:46 +0000

Very enjoyable episode! Love the stuff about the San Diego chicken.

I did work at a Ren Faire one summer (I was security). People did show up in Trek uniforms…and dressed as anime characters….pretty much anything you can imagine. This was at a Faire in the Midwest, so fewer Cons to go to, I guess.

After working all day, for about two hours afterwards, every time I closed my eyes, I’d see bosoms. So many bosoms.

Comment on PMC 40: Brice Beckham by admin

admin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:36:46 +0000

Fixed, thanks Matt! Something happened mid-upload- glad you caught it & we could fix it early!

Comment on PMC 40: Brice Beckham by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:15:42 +0000

This episode seems to cut out before the end. Is broken?

Comment on Real Housewives: OR NOT!!! by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:27:44 +0000

Much better! I have to say, listening to you and your guests passionately discuss this phenomenon is ALMOST enough to get me interested in it. But I have resisted so far…

Comment on Real Housewives: OR NOT!!! by admin

admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:16:50 +0000

Whew! Good call- FIXED!

Comment on Real Housewives: OR NOT!!! by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:08:55 +0000

As a math nerd, I must note that technically, your “First Marriage!” and “First or Second Marriage” categories overlap. Should the latter category be labeled differently?

Comment on Sidney Lumet: 12 Cinematic Gems by admin

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:03:32 +0000

Mike T: I do like Serpico, but it was nudged out of my top 12 (as was Critical Care, another underrated Lumet film with a ridiculous cast). I find that I can’t revisit Serpico all that often, but its flawlessly made!

Comment on Sidney Lumet: 12 Cinematic Gems by Mike T

Mike T — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:00:49 +0000

Thanks for putting “Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead” in there. Totally underrated film. The acting in the film is great as was the comeback of Marissa Tomei.
You missed on Serpico though, its awesome and on par with all the other movies.

Comment on PMC 39: Casey Wilson by Mickeyitaliano

Mickeyitaliano — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:57:49 +0000

Hey guys,
I’m really glad for your success. So,worthy. I got turned on to you (erm… the podcast) about three weeks ago…listened to everyone of em,have been familiar with all your guests and It shows how much effort you put in to your questions (research wise). If I were to wish for one guest,it would be Laura Kightlinger. Also, you should let us know what you guys have in the works. If I was back in L.A., I would book both of you for everything.
Much Respect,
Michael M

Comment on It wasn’t a dream. by Grant

Grant — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:47:36 +0000

I think HBO played the movie sometime during the late 80’s, I’m pretty sure thats where I saw it.

And while it’s not that strange a movie, I have a fondness for Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (a staple of HBO during summers in the early 90’s).

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by doggans

doggans — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:12:14 +0000

Can’t remember my VERY first celebrity crush, but early TV crushes included Diane Chambers, Carmen Sandiego, and Natasha Fatale. I got over my cartoon bad girl phase, but I’m still attracted to neurotic intellectuals.

Comment on It wasn’t a dream. by @euphoriafish

@euphoriafish — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:43:50 +0000

I don’t think I’ve seen this, and yet those pink karate uniforms ring a bell. My parents were too poor to pay for subpar kids movies, but I watched Nickeleodeon night and day for the first decade of my life and think I remember the trailer if they didn’t show the movie in between Bad News Bears and David the Gnome.

Comment on PMC 39: Casey Wilson by NL

NL — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:49:38 +0000

The first musical I saw in person was The Phantom of the Opera at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, GA. I think I was 11 or so. It was fantastic.

I was never in musical per se, but I had two near brushes:

1. When I was a freshman in high school, my best friend was cast as Sandy in Grease. I helped her run lines and songs, so by the end I knew as much as any of the actors. I even went to the cast party.

2. In college, I was in the Vagina Monologues. I wrote and sang a short song about the clitoris.

Comment on PMC 39: Casey Wilson by Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:27:28 +0000

geez, that audio thing scared the crap out of me, glad to see it’s fixed.

I know you guys only talked about it very briefly but I was really confused by all the tom hanks stuff on snl. Possibly if he had made a cameo first and THEN showed up in a later sketch I would understand but for him to just come in, in character really threw me off (at least that’s the way it was played on hulu, I know there’s a lot of editing between Saturday and whenever it gets posted).

The first musical I saw live was either West Side Story or Singing in the Rain. I have yet to make my debut in a musical…

Comment on PMC 39: Casey Wilson by admin

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:22:34 +0000

Ok, sound fixed! If you downloaded the track pre-1:00pm or so today, please scrap it and do so again.

Comment on PMC 39: Casey Wilson by admin

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:34:31 +0000

We just discovered the audio nightmare at 57:05 ourselves—working on fix! Sorry for the ear blast!
Update: It’s fixed!

Comment on PMC 39: Casey Wilson by Jim

Jim — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:22:06 +0000

Um, is the world ending around 57:05? That sound might scare children. Fun podcast before the apocalypse!

First musical seen: Once Upon A Mattress (Springfield IL Muni Opera)
First musical in: Bye Bye Birdie (Only, as well. I can’t sing.)

Comment on Cole’s Indie Music Corner: Yuck by admin

admin — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:38:26 +0000

Patrick: I’ll definitely check out Frontier Ruckus. Always looking for new sounds, and will always support Michiganders (I’m from Okemos myself).

Matthew: There’s currently no plans to do a weekly podcast on indie music, but I’ll keep it in mind going forward–I do love to talk about what I’m listening to!

–Cole

Comment on Cole’s Indie Music Corner: Yuck by Matthew

Matthew — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:58:30 +0000

Hey, can you acknowledge my question from last week?

I’ve heard this group on Sirius XMU. I like the song. That scratchy over-loud guitar sound is becoming a signature for a lot of rock bands of recent years.

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Joel

Joel — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 06:45:38 +0000

My first celebrity crush was Madeline Kahn. She’s also the first celebrity whose death seriously bummed me out. I even wrote a screenplay for her to star in (opposite, uh, Ted Danson, who was supposedly my mom’s friend’s cousin and would therefore be almost guaranteed to finance and star in a comedy called ‘Sparky Plug: Private Detective Ex-Extraordinaire’, to be written and directed by a bookish 11 year-old who would often sit in his room and feel his first stirrings of manhood while watching the Lili von Stupp scene from ‘Blazing Saddles’ over and over again until the tracking broke).

P.S. If I could indulge in a little bit of special pleading: the autographed script book would be a welcome home present for my friend Cate, who started the online petition that led to Freaks & Geeks getting a dvd release, and is getting back soon from spending 3 months gutting fishes for 70 hours/week on a boat in Alaska.

Comment on Next up: Sex and Drugs? by admin

admin — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 06:23:10 +0000

Thank you guys! Shawn, I *tried* to stop talking to the little people, but Cole got mad at me for ignoring him. BURN! But seriously, thank you guys so much for listening! We hope to keep making great content, and we were so floored/weirded out to get the mention!

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Sifive

Sifive — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:20:52 +0000

This doesn’t really apply directly to this episode, but all of them in general. I have no association with this shirt store, but I can’t help but thinking of Vanessa’s questions on the show when I look at this shirt.

http://bit.ly/11xgJW

The correct answer… Yes, this is awesome. And so is the show. Keep it up.

Comment on Cole’s Indie Music Corner: Yuck by Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:22:30 +0000

i am happy for this new section. might i a sugguest a personal favorite of mine, Frontier Ruckus, a band from Michigan that i think are going to be huge in the next year or two. look em up! and keep on rocking in the podworld.

Comment on Next up: Sex and Drugs? by Lola

Lola — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 07:08:29 +0000

Congratulations guys. I have only been a fan for a few months but I have loved everything I have heard. You are both so clever and hilarious that I decide to listen to your podcast rather than read and this is a big deal because I am a rabid bibliophile.

Thanks for the awesome show.

Lola

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:01:59 +0000

I first got into comedy via my dad’s Firesign Theatre records, which are basically radio dramas on vinyl. But that led me to Doctor Demento, of course. The original, incomparable Dr. Demento.

I enjoy “A Prairie Home Companion,” but it’s a little dry for my taste, which is why I’m glad I found TAH on iTunes. So daggum good!

Comment on Next up: Sex and Drugs? by brian

brian — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:22:10 +0000

Congratulations… Anytime you get mentioned in Rolling Stone it is a pretty big deal.

Comment on Next up: Sex and Drugs? by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:13:55 +0000

I am so proud of you two crazy kids and your crack production staff ! Not that you’ll be talking to us little folk anymore…

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Pam

Pam — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:24:21 +0000

My first radio show was This American Life. I love the different themes that are discussed each with with each story. They either make me laugh, cry, get angry, and everything in between. Each act I feel like I’m learning something new. The show was my first and still one of my favorite radio shows.

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Valorie

Valorie — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:54:27 +0000

The first radio show I was into was a college radio show called The Miles Longer and Naked Dave Show. It was just a couple of college dudes talking to their friends and bullshitting around. Not really sure there was a premise, except the first episode I ever listened to, they talked about religion and then decided to see how long they could do the show. I think Naked Dave ended up just going home.

RIP Miles Longer.

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:38:27 +0000

Great show! Okay, I can’t possibly win the contest on this, but just because I’ve never admitted it in a public forum: I grew up in ’80s Iowa with parents who only listened to country music or “oldies” from the ’50s and ’60s. I did not know radio could be anything BUT that until I was a teenager and discovered the likes of Ace of Base and Savage Garden on nightly pop music popularity countdowns. By then I was clearly on a downward spiral.

Anyway, literally the only person I remember ever speaking over the radio waves and not singing — throughout my entire youth and possibly young adulthood, mind you — was Paul Harvey. My parents listened to him every time he was on, and I thought he was the only person ever allowed to tell stories ever, like the nation just collectively sent its stories in to Paul Harvey every week and said, “Here. You’ve got an okay voice. Convey them to the people, k?”

I pictured him as looking like Santa Claus. I am still traumatized that he did not. Yes, I was sheltered. Good day.

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Mary

Mary — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:18:25 +0000

I still want to hire James Urbaniak to follow me around and narrate my life, but a poster would be fantastic!
I am AFRAID to answer this question because it will make me sound like SUCH A PERV but I was a prisoner of private school and it was like Christmas every night when I discovered Sexually Speaking with Dr. Ruth Westheimer was on regular radio late at night when I was 13 or 14! I would put it on verrrry quietly and feel all decadent and evil even though I had NO IDEA what she was even talking about. I just loved her little voice and the fact that this lady who sounded about 80 years old was talking about sex in a thick accent on the RADIO. I still remember “Hhello! This is Dr. ROOSE VESTHEIMER and ZIS! is SEXUALLY SPEAKIG!” Basically I knew about sex before I even knew about sex. Go, me!

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Brendan

Brendan — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:28:18 +0000

Oh boy, here goes nothing. My first “radio program” I dug the shit out of was on Radio Disney. I’d only listen in the car on days my mom picked me up from school. It’d be like an audio drama of old Disney movies. Week by week they’d describe a little bit of 101 Dalmatians and others. I kind of want to listen to it now. Wish I knew the name!

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Greg

Greg — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:42:54 +0000

The CBS Radio Mystery Theater was the first radio show that really grabbed my interest — both interesting and imaginative, it had a quality and range that were astonishing, considering the number of episodes they put out. E.G. Marshall was a terrific host. It was my gateway into Old Time Radio. Thrilling Adventure Hour does with comedy what CBSRMT did with suspense and the macabre. It will be long and lovingly remembered!

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Trish

Trish — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:18:37 +0000

Don’t know if this counts, but I’d listen to WLW sports radio shows. I loved to fall asleep to the play-by-play of Cinci Red’s games, The Big Red Machine, by the soothing voices of Joe Nuxhall and Marty Brennaman. I can’t believe I remember their names!
After that, Prairie Home Companion, classic.

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Marc Hershon

Marc Hershon — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:05:35 +0000

Loved this ‘cast! First radio show I was hooked on was “The Old Time Radio Hour” on KSFO in San Francisco back when I was in junior high. I was about 12 or 13 and had no idea that there WERE old radio shows like The Shadow, X Minus One, Escape, etc. This was back in 1971-72 and the show was on at 11 PM, so I had to listen to it via a transistor radio shoved under my pillow. That, and Comedy Hour which preceded it, are the two shows that got me on a path to a radio career, which I was in for six years before moving into the world of comedy.

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Jackson

Jackson — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:04:53 +0000

My first celebrity crush was Ariel from the little mermaid….don’t judge me.

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by NL

NL — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:14:29 +0000

This question was harder to answer than I originally thought it would be!

I think my first crush was Cary Elwes, because we watched Princess Bride a gazillion times in my house.

When I was quite a bit older, I was hugely devoted to David Duchovny. I totally could have written the “David Duchovny, Why Won’t You Love Me?” song.

Around that same time/age, I also had a crush on Paul Sereno, who is a paleontologist. In 1995/96/97, he was in the news a lot, for discovering a ton of dinosaurs. He was even in People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful one year. In 1997, my parents and I were traveling to WI, with a stop over in Chicago, where Sereno was a professor. I contacted him about maybe meeting him (I had such chutzpah as a 14 year old!) He wrote back, and invited me to call him when it got closer to trip time. My mom called him for me, and I got to talk to him on the phone, and oh my god, I cried and cried and cried, and he cracked corny jokes to make me stop. Sadly, I did not get to actually meet him. But that letter and phone call sure meant a lot.

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by craig

craig — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:38:15 +0000

my first celebrity crush was kerri green. the goonies was my favorite movie when i was little and then i saw it when i was older and…well, i realized how hot she was. i still thought stef was a boy, though.

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:02:51 +0000

First celebrity crush: Jennifer Love Huge- I mean Hewitt.

Current celebrity crushes: Tom Hardy, Zooey Deschanel, Vanessa Ragland

Great as usual… I only wish I lived on the correct coast to have been there.

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Michael S.

Michael S. — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:05:35 +0000

My first celebrity crush came around 1994. I was 13 years old. It’s a tossup between Sandra Bullock and Demi Moore.

After seeing Speed, Demolition Man, and The Net, I grasped this sort of sweet, girl-next-door vibe from Sandra Bullock. This wore off by 1997 or so.

Demi Moore has that dark black hair and raspy voice, and those features still drive me wild to this day. When I found out about Striptease, I made it my mission to see that movie. This was of course problematic because the movie was rated R and I was only 15 at the time it came out. The solution was to buy a ticket for another movie and then sneak in to Striptease.

The first time I tried this, I said I was going to see The Cable Guy. Somehow, my mother forced me into taking my little brother. The original plan was shot, and I had to see The Cable Guy.

I had to try again another day, this time claiming to see The Nutty Professor (the Eddie Murphy version of course). I was a heavy kid back then, so when I announced my intentions to see the movie, my brother said “You’re not going to figure out the secret formula, Mike!”

But I guess Sandra Bullock was my first real celebrity crush, but Demi Moore is my most pervasive, enduring to this day.

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:01:56 +0000

My first celebrity crush that I remember was Carly Pope, who played Sam on Popular, because of her dark hair and expressive face, as well as the fact she was Canadian. I also probably projected Sam’s intelligence, independence and stubbornness onto Carly, which made her even more attractive.

Thanks to F&G alum for taking the time to do the podcast and for a great episode.

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by FRANK

FRANK — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:27:33 +0000

Punky Brewster, in 1st grade, after confessing my love for her to a classmate, he told me Punky was his cousin, and he would arrange for her to come pick me up in her limo that night and I waited for hours….never to be picked up by my love….in my heart, I’m still hoping she’ll come for me….

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Ben

Ben — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:14:30 +0000

I grew up without a television and in a family of eight children, so movie outings were scarce and media wasn’t plentiful. Perhaps that does or doesn’t excuse the fact that, as a young teen, my first celebrity crush was Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, after seeing her in The Abyss and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves in quick succession. I was always disappointed in Maid Marion’s transformation from uber-competent swordstress at her introduction, to hapless, candle-waving victim at the end, but it didn’t stop the smart, resourceful version of her from sparking my inner fires.

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by brian

brian — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:53:49 +0000

My first celebrity crush was Marcia Brady when I watched the Brady Bunch in syndication as a child.

Of course, I didn’t realize at the time that although she may have appeared 16 on my TV screen, she was in her late 20’s in actuality.

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Brett D.

Brett D. — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:52:24 +0000

Amazing Show. As far as I can remember my first celebrity crush was Jessica Alba from Idle Hands.

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Grant

Grant — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:16:37 +0000

Genna Davis circa League of Their Own (it’s because of her I have a thing for red heads)

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:41:18 +0000

First celebrity crush: Lou Diamond Phillips (when he was in La Bamba)!

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:37:30 +0000

Elijah Wood in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn/The Good Son. Oh yes. I watched The Good Son at a sleepover (clearly a terrific movie for a bunch of 11 year old girls to watch), and it solidified my love. I remember writing him a fan letter, and being devastated when I never received a reply. When Fellowship of the Ring came out, my mom, as a joke, got me a Frodo action figure. (I MIGHT still have it…)

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Brendan

Brendan — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:15:22 +0000

Great show. I can never forgive Cindy Sanders for not finding The Jerk funny.

I’m a little younger than most of the people on the show but my first crushes were collectively The Spice Girls. Ginger > Posh > Baby > Scary > Sporty. Yup.

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Henrik

Henrik — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:50:10 +0000

My first celebrity crush was the female host of a show called Popular Mechanics for Kids, a relatively unknown lady known as Elisha Cuthbert. Also, for some Apatow tie-in, Jay Baruchel was the other host on PMK, who of course played Steve in Undeclared. Fantastic episode as usual amigos!

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Bryan_

Bryan_ — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:20:31 +0000

My first celebrity crush was Amanda Bynes from All That. I’m younger than her so it’s not weird. This was an awesome show!

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Frank Pulaski

Frank Pulaski — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:37:32 +0000

My first celebrity crush was Alyssa Milano during “Who’s the Boss”.
I loved Freaks and Geeks and loved this episode. Thank You! I first watched Freaks on ABC Family in 2001, not knowing that it was already canceled and that it only ran for one season, so when I realized this, I was sad 🙁 One of my favorite TV shows of all times, thanks again for the podcast!

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Caroline

Caroline — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:25:34 +0000

My first celebrity crush was Seth Green.

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Jonathan Figueroa

Jonathan Figueroa — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:57:37 +0000

My first celebrity crush was Avril Lavigne.

Comment on PMC 38: Freaks and Geeks by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:40:08 +0000

My first celebrity crush was Lindsay Wagner followed by Lynda Carter.

Comment on Cole’s Indie Music Corner: Young Galaxy by Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:29:46 +0000

Here’s hoping you make a weekly podcast out of this! There just aren’t enough good indie music shows out there.

Comment on PMC 35: Eddie Deezen by brian

brian — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:03:11 +0000

I just caught up to this episode, and it was so great… Eddie was an awesome guest. I hope you have him back.

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Brett Dyer

Brett Dyer — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 05:49:27 +0000

This was an amazing episode.(as always) The first radio show I remember listening to was Todd-n-Tyler in the morning when I was in middle school. Not only was it funny, it was basically all there was… Kansas radio lacks.

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by NL

NL — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:46:14 +0000

Great episode! I love that the most recent eps have had a more pop culture-y focus.

When I was a little girl, I listened to Tom Schnieder’s radio show as I fell asleep. I don’t remember what he was like or talked about, I just liked the sound of his voice, I suppose.

My dad had a pretty long commute. If Mom wanted the car for the day, we all had to get up pretty early (5:30 ish) to take Dad to work then get home before school. We would listen to the Don Squad, hosted by Don Vogel. (This was a radio show in Milwaukee.) I don’t remember much about the show — it was a basic “wacky morning show.” The theme music was “Louie Louie” — when I heard the song as a normal song, I was blown away. (Context!)

I never really listened to radio “shows.” As a teen, I listened to Top 40 with Kasey Casem, and the shows on the cool alternative music station (99X, Atlanta). And Mom would make me listen to Dr. Laura.

This was a fun question!

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Frank Pulaski

Frank Pulaski — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:01:46 +0000

My 1st radio show would also be “A Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy”, which I listened to with a stinky hippie in a stinky van in Portland(OR), on cassette tapes, circa 1997. In 2005 I found recordings of the original series (1 & 2) and the 2003-4 series(3, 4 and 5). I have listened to them 42 times each 🙂 and listen to them at least once a year. My favorite of all time.

I would also like to submit X-Minus One, a 1950’s science fiction radio drama series (it was called Dimension X for it’s initial run). Also a very favorite. Since 2004, I have listened to every episode in it’s 3 year run multiple times…treat yourself if you have not.

“The Thrilling Adventure Hour” reminds me of these shows and the art of the radio drama of the 50’s. I am ecstatic that us outworlders can enjoy the show. Also, loved the episode! Duh, Winning!

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Rob

Rob — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:52:52 +0000

The first radio show I was really excited about was “Those Were the Days” it was a show that played old-time radio shows. It played everything to “The Jack Benny Show” to “Our Miss Brooks” and “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar”. I listened to this in grade school. It was taken off the air a few months later. Thanks to the Internet I can hear the classic audio theater as well as the ones companies like “The Thrilling Adventure & Supernatural Suspense Hour” are making.

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Tim

Tim — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:37:41 +0000

Definitely the Dr. Demento show. It didn’t even air in my area, so I had to listen to the garbled internet feed. This was back in ’96, too, when RealAudio was the lone online streaming service (meeeemoooriiieeesss…). I even joined his fan club, and got an autographed headshot of the man himself and copies of his Basement Tapes (basically a yearly “Greatest Hits” compilation). In retrospect, not only did it really help to establish my love of comedy, it also introduced me to independent record labels (since most of the folks Demento played self-distributed). Without Dr. Demento, I probably wouldn’t have gained an appreciation for the smartassed and bizarre in music that led me to discover bands like DEVO and the Dead Kennedys (when everyone else my age was listening to the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC).

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Brian

Brian — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:53:11 +0000

Without a doubt, “The Dr. Demento Show” was the first radio I was excited each week to listen to.

I begged my mom to stay up for it, and it somehow seemed to matter to me what position “Pencil Necked Geek” or “Existential Blues” might be week to week.

Still have a soft spot for novelty records since.

Comment on PMC 37: The Thrilling Adventure Hour by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:57:16 +0000

Great show – had me laughing in my cubicle the whole time!

The first radio show type thing I can remember REALLY enjoying was the BBC radio broadcast of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

Comment on PMC 36: The Long Shot Podcast by Todd Mason

Todd Mason — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:09:26 +0000

And, unsurprisingly, EDGE OF SANITY was yet another psycho film featuring Anthony Perkins. I think he plays Jack the Ripper, actually…

Comment on PMC 36: The Long Shot Podcast by Cole

Cole — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:42:23 +0000

Max, please report the Venom discrepancy to Wikipedia, who lied to me. DAMN YOU USER GENERATED ONLINE CYBER ENCYCLOPEDIA! Sincerely, Cole.

Comment on PMC 36: The Long Shot Podcast by Max

Max — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:06:54 +0000

I hate to be “that guy” but Venom are a Black Metal band NOT Death Metal.

And yes, there is a difference!

Sorry! Otherwise great episode!

Comment on PMC 35: Eddie Deezen by holly

holly — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:00:08 +0000

boy oh boy… eddie really brought it! what a fantastic interview.
love the questions @ the end of each show!
btw, i’ve met the olson twins, they’re tiny and were cool (not too aloof) to me.

Comment on PMC 36: The Long Shot Podcast by NL

NL — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:53:19 +0000

I was in tears starting with Firsts and lasting until the end of the podcast. The responses to Vanessa’s…monkey question were so funny.

I’ve visited California just once, and on my way from one place to another, passed LA traffic on the interstate. It was crazy congested. That seemed as good an LA moment as any other.

Comment on PMC 36: The Long Shot Podcast by Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:57:45 +0000

This is the best episode of anything ever. Including Lost, The Twilight Zone, and Alf.

Comment on PMC 36: The Long Shot Podcast by Erin

Erin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:59:40 +0000

Major laugh attacks:

“And I just lost our deaf listeners”, and
The steroid test, which Dionne “Should have seen coming.”

Priceless. Love it, guys!

Comment on PMC 36: The Long Shot Podcast by Rebekah

Rebekah — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:39:15 +0000

Love. <3 Eddie!!! xoxo

Comment on PMC 35: Eddie Deezen by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:51:00 +0000

Holy crap, I have a recipe for shakshuka saved to try some time and I’ve purchased za’atar in the past! I didn’t recognize the names until you described them but I still am feeling pretty exotic right now! My Beatles obsession was Strawberry Fields… mostly because of the movie Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band as much as I hate to admit that. I’d group that movie in with The Pirate Movie, I had no idea how bad they were at the time. By the way, it made my heart very happy that you talked about The Pirate Movie. I was obsessed with that movie. I remember calling the video store asking if they had “The Pirate Movie.” “Which one?” “That’s the name!” So frustrating.

Comment on Calling all artists! Help us design our first PMC T-Shirt! by Chopper

Chopper — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:43:34 +0000

I can’t design this, but Vanessa and Cole howling at the moon would be AWESOME. Or a thunderstorm – your choice. If this design wins, I don’t want $, I just want one, sized Adult Medium, please.

Comment on PMC 34: Steve Agee by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:49:27 +0000

I think you guys have mentioned how people have told you they want to join the conversation when they listen to your podcast and I have to say this happens to me at least once an episode. I was yelling, “Away From Her! Away From Her!” when you were trying to remember the Julie Christie Alzheimers movie. Just another reason why I can’t listen to PMC in public (ridiculous giggling is the other main reason). Anyway… I had the same experience as Cole with Christian Bale in The Fighter. I wasn’t totally sold until the credits and we saw just how good of a job he did. I think it was Vanessa who recommended Instagram for retro iPhone photos and I wanted to agree. And Steve’s reaction to the “Man-Pile” question was one of my favorite moments of this podcast ever.

I’m kind of wondering if I had the same first camera as Vanessa. It was a bright blue plastic camera from Fisher-Price that took 110 film. My parents used to try to convince to take pictures with people in them… that photos with people are more interesting. I think I thought I would compose the most beautiful landscape photographs ever on that little camera, I’d show them!!!

(Oh wow, found an image of the camera: http://goo.gl/iWNwl)

Comment on PMC 35: Eddie Deezen by Chopper

Chopper — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 04:01:09 +0000

I’ve always been a HUGE Beatles fan, and it seems every day I have a different favorite song, but if I had to pick one today, it would be ‘You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away.’

For as long as I can remember, my family had a copy of ‘HELP!’ on Beta (then, sadly, half of ‘HELP!’ on VHS) and I think that that movie had a lot to do with my obsession. Seeing the band and their senses of humor made me appreciate them on a different level. And this song, while it’s a great tune alone, really stands out because it utilizes that guy who cuts the grass in the Beatles’ apartment with teeth for the flute solo.

I could go on, but that’s my answer right now.

Comment on PMC 35: Eddie Deezen by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:34:38 +0000

Great show as always !

The first Beatles album I was *obsessed* with was the “White Album” though Abbey Road is my very favorite.

Comment on PMC 35: Eddie Deezen by NL

NL — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:18:04 +0000

My mom was really into the Beatles. I like them (of course) but was never obsessed with them or anything.

I was obsessed with Punky Brewster. I had Punky Brewster shoes! I thought “Soleil Moon Frye” was the best name ever. And of course, I learned that I should never climb into empty refrigerators.

Comment on PMC 35: Eddie Deezen by Mickeyitaliano

Mickeyitaliano — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:19:35 +0000

What a great guy. What great energy. Good for him. Vanessa,you are sounding like Guilianna Ransic (sp) more and more obsessing over bodies.
Would you rather: Be Joan Holliway for life or Kate Bosworth for a week (sans Skarsgard). I really dig you guys. Glad someone exposed me to you guys.

Comment on PMC 35: Eddie Deezen by leslie

leslie — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:08:11 +0000

haha about a league of their own, i never could tell if that scene was being played in super slow motion, in which case kit was probably safe, at least in a time before instant replays…. however, i did take the time to google it and found at least one discussion where they were discussing it. 8th post down, note the /rant folder.
http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/display.aspx?p=14103954&pg=2

when i was younger i always said that i hated the beatles but i was in fact unaware that the beatles did “come together”, which i was sort of addicted to.

Comment on PMC 35: Eddie Deezen by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:06:09 +0000

First song by who now? the Monkees? In all seriousness, I remember watching Yellow Submarine at a young age and being obsessed with “Nowhere Man.”

Great job all around, guys!

Comment on PMC 35: Eddie Deezen by Sampo

Sampo — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:33:11 +0000

FYI Eddie has apparently heard and believed the widespread rumor that Kim Milford of Laserblast died of AIDS. In fact, he died (at an admittedly young age) of heart failure following open heart surgery several weeks earlier.

Comment on PMC 35: Eddie Deezen by Erin

Erin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:15:19 +0000

I tried, but can’t remember the first Beatles song I was obsessed with. However, I can tell you I had the LP single of Paul McCartney and Wings “With a Little Luck”, and I played the grooves off of it with my Fisher Price record player. I was 5 or 6.

P.S. -Vanessa, I laughed at your “It was an honor just to be nauseated” joke, even though no one else seemed to hear you say it.

P.S.S. -I wish I had the picture of me dressed up for Halloween as Punky Brewster, even though the most specific thing I can remember about it was that my pants were unzipped, and were the entire evening. *sad trombone*

Comment on Calling all artists! Help us design our first PMC T-Shirt! by admin

admin — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:35:02 +0000

Hey guys– thank you for your questions– I think we’ve addressed them all now!

Comment on Calling all artists! Help us design our first PMC T-Shirt! by @euphoriafish

@euphoriafish — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:26:18 +0000

Is there a deadline?

Comment on Calling all artists! Help us design our first PMC T-Shirt! by eh

eh — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:14:32 +0000

really, you should determine the cash prize before posting this.

Comment on Calling all artists! Help us design our first PMC T-Shirt! by Jeremiah

Jeremiah — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:01:10 +0000

Is there a theme? A style? Any guidelines? I assume web-friendly art is fine until you approve and then you’ll ask for print-friendly?

Any color limitations? Any things we should be mindful of?

Comment on PMC 34: Steve Agee by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:18:43 +0000

If “Exit Through the Giftshop” won, Banksy hired a little person to accept the award for him.

In terms of firsts… The first camera I can remember being “mine” was this little brown rectangular job, with the flash cartridge thing. It was awesome. I loved it.

Comment on PMC 34: Steve Agee by NL

NL — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:57:26 +0000

So excited to see a new ep last night! I liked that this one was more focused on pop culture. And congrats on hitting the one year mark!

The firsts question was quite interesting. I don’t think I ever had my own camera, until I bought one as an adult (I’m 28). I know I had my own walkman, so it seems like I would have had a camera. My sister bought me one of those Polaroids that took tiny pictures on stickers. (Not sure if it was this one, but very similar: http://www.amazon.com/Polaroid-i-zone-Pocket-Instant-Camera/dp/B00005AKQB)

I remember using a camera with a flashbulb, I remember Polaroids, I remember normal cameras, and then using tons of disposable cameras. But first real camera was a digital Canon Powershot I bought when I was 22.

I just got my first phone that takes pictures. Weird weird. I feel like an elderly Luddite. 🙂

Comment on PMC 01: Samm Levine by wireless keyboard with touchpad

wireless keyboard with touchpad — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:42:47 +0000

Nice site,.. I’ve have bookmarked it and subscribed to your rss feed as well.

Comment on PMC 33: Bobcat Goldthwait by daveB from Oakland

daveB from Oakland — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 04:49:54 +0000

Great episode! Bobcat needs his own podcast.

Johnny Weismuller tried to drown a monkey! What an awesome story!

(Normally I don’t endorse monkey-drowning. But if you listen to this episode … the monkey kinda deserved it in this particular instance).

Comment on PMC 33: Bobcat Goldthwait by Noah

Noah — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:28:59 +0000

The first joke I remember telling was:

Where do pencils come from? Pennsylvania!

Comment on PMC 33: Bobcat Goldthwait by NL

NL — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 09:48:46 +0000

I don’t remember the first joke I ever told — I was partial to the “Orange you glad I didn’t say banana” school of jokes — but I remember the first one I wrote.

I was about 5 or 6. (Maybe a 7 based on the vocab.) It goes:

Q. What do you call a kangaroo that dresses like Madonna?

A. A walla-be.

(Like “wanna be.” Get it?)

My parents subscribed to the Chicago Tribune, and the Sunday comics would publish drawings and jokes sent in by kids. They actually published this one!

Comment on PMC 33: Bobcat Goldthwait by Brendan

Brendan — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 04:59:36 +0000

Great show! This will be the greatest year of Pop My Culture yet!

I remember the first dirty joke I learned which was in the 4th grade. My dad told me it. It went “Why are chickens so ugly? You’d be ugly too if you had a pecker sticking out of your head.” I must have told everyone in school that joke and I’m not sure if I even got it.

Comment on PMC 33: Bobcat Goldthwait by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:01:43 +0000

Hey now, what’s up with the censorship of Vanessa?! Be free girl, be free!

Comment on PMC 33: Bobcat Goldthwait by Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:04:39 +0000

Man, I wish I could think of a joke I made up as a kid.

I remember telling this one, which is also a song.

“A peanut sat on a railroad track, his heart was all a-flutter, when ’round the bend came number 10 – toot, toot, peanut butter! SQUISH!”

It’s all in the “squish”.

Comment on PMC 33: Bobcat Goldthwait by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:35:26 +0000

The first joke I actually *remember* telling got me smacked in the face by my aunt. It was “What begins with an ‘F’and ends with “u-c-k” ? **SMACK ** ” I was gonna say Firetruck ! SOB !”

The first Bobcat joke I remember retelling was ” Animals are our friends but they can’t pick you up at the airport. “

Comment on PMC 33: Bobcat Goldthwait by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:56:58 +0000

My first joke, and one I still tell to this day:

What did the zero say to the eight?

***SPOILER ALERT***

“Nice Belt.”

***SPOILER ALERT***

Comment on PMC 33: Bobcat Goldthwait by Colby

Colby — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:44:13 +0000

My first joke, which I always thought I wrote: what did the skeleton waiter say to his guests? Bone Appetit

Comment on PMC 32: Bob Odenkirk (LIVE from SF Sketchfest) by jon

jon — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:06:08 +0000

I love PMC but does anyone agree with me that Odenkirk is rather blowhardy?

I’ve heard him on WTF and other shows and he just talks and talks…

Comment on PMC 32: Bob Odenkirk (LIVE from SF Sketchfest) by Honey B.

Honey B. — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:40:39 +0000

Love you guys, love Saul Goodman, love cupcakes, uh fender -benders- not so much.

Comment on PMC 32: Bob Odenkirk (LIVE from SF Sketchfest) by NL

NL — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:25:51 +0000

Pop My Culture is my favorite podcast, but the last few episodes have felt more talk-y than funny. That’s okay — something I love about PmC is the fact that each ep is a little different, has a different focus, etc. There are so many cool guests and topics to choose from. Can’t wait for future episodes!

Comment on PMC 32: Bob Odenkirk (LIVE from SF Sketchfest) by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:30:35 +0000

Great episode. I’m glad I wasn’t in town or else I would have been there and embarrassed myself laughing too much.

Comment on PMC 32: Bob Odenkirk (LIVE from SF Sketchfest) by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:48:51 +0000

Great show ! “This or That” puts me in the mind of “Dead or Canadian”. That’s a good thing.

Comment on PMC 31 (Part 1): Pop My Cork – The Year in Review by Vanessa

Vanessa — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:56:54 +0000

Hi Sarah–

part one is up, listed as ep 31. here is a link! http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id359290938?i=90299363

Thanks for listening!

Comment on PMC 31 (Part 1): Pop My Cork – The Year in Review by sarah

sarah — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:20:06 +0000

hey when is part 1 going to be posted on itunes only part 2 is there

Comment on PMC 05: Chris Hardwick by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:38:45 +0000

Point of order – that Sleepy Hollow thing was from “Shelly Duvall’s Fairytale Theater,” which is FANTASTIC.

Comment on PMC 31 (Part 2): Pop My Cork – The Year in Review by Jackson

Jackson — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:11:31 +0000

GREAT PODCAST, Vanessa had me cracking up when she said the SEXTING song by LUDACRIS was one of her favorite songs of the year.

Comment on PMC 27: Alan Ruck by Vic

Vic — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:35:28 +0000

I was Charlie Brown in “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” in 6th grade.
I was bit by the bug at that time, propelling me into a career of being a stagehand where I painted many unreported doors. Brendan, my brother, I feel your hurt.

I went on to work as an archaeologist who worked a feature every now and then.

I feel as if Tiny Katherine Hepburn (“Tiny Kate” to her pocket-mates) would approve.

Tiny Kate, allow me to present my fried Tiny Carl Jung (http://dresdencodak.com/2006/05/17/anagoge-starring-tiny-carl-jung/)

*Match maker, match maker, make me a match…*

Comment on PMC 31 (Part 2): Pop My Cork – The Year in Review by Al

Al — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:25:15 +0000

Super fun funny podcast. Enjoyed the nuggets of light misogyny from Levine.

Comment on PMC 30: Jimmy Pardo by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:59:35 +0000

Just re-listened to this one, and I have to say – Pattycake Cats is (in my opinion) the FUNNIEST thing I saw on YouTube this year. Maybe I’m the only one… but I laugh hysterically everytime!

Comment on PMC 26: Andy Kindler by Eloise25Santiago

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Comment on PMC 28: Joshua Malina by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:53:38 +0000

@Tyrell OhEmGee he totally does!

Comment on PMC 30: Jimmy Pardo by Ann

Ann — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:38:15 +0000

I always love A Christmas Story and can quote it word for word but the one closest to my heart is A Very Brady Christmas. When Mike gets trapped underground and Carol can sing again and it helps him out… that’s how I really learn about Christmas miracles.

Comment on PMC 30: Jimmy Pardo by NL

NL — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 01:32:37 +0000

Also, this episode came out on my birthday! I was so excited to have a new ep to listen to. 🙂

Comment on PMC 15: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett by Vanessa

Vanessa — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:10:22 +0000

Vic!
It is indeed a necklace.

I do have a tattoo, but not on my chest. A chest piece would be fierce though.

Comment on PMC 15: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett by Vic

Vic — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:39:41 +0000

Love, love, LOVE the podcast.
You guys are hilarious, sharp, and GENIUS at getting wonderful guests.

Vanessa, what is that we can see on your chest and shoulder?
Not that I was looking down your blouse or anything…um… *ahem*
Could be a necklace…could be a tattoo?
Yes, I need a new set of glasses.

BTW (IMO), Wendel is not terribly perceptive if he thinks your questions sound “office intern”.

You guys are really doing a great job!!

Comment on PMC 30: Jimmy Pardo by NL

NL — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:04:27 +0000

In my house, it was A Christmas Story. I know everyone loves it now, but my family and I watched it before it was cool. My parents were some of the first people to get HBO, and my dad was a prolific taper, so he taped it as soon as he could (though I don’t know when that was — it came out in ’83). My dad was born in in the ’40s and grew up in the ’50s, so this movie reminded him of his childhood. We usually watched a couple of times a year.

I don’t remember if he died before TBS started doing the 24 hour marathon, but I do wish he’d lived long enough to get his own Fragile lamp.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Vanessa

Vanessa — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 06:12:05 +0000

i just want to let you guys know i LOVE all these comments.

also, i think this is the episode i blame Allison Brie for being in The Box. It wasn’t her! It was Gillian Jacobs! WHOOPS.

Anyone wanna come on as a live-fact checker?

xox

Comment on PMC 28: Joshua Malina by Vanessa

Vanessa — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 06:09:17 +0000

WHOAH. Tyrell– i SO see it!

Comment on PMC 28: Joshua Malina by Tyrell

Tyrell — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 06:02:23 +0000

OMG.
He looks like the white version of Kid from Kid-n-Play.
Granted, perhaps it took a black person (like me) to recognize this
but now that you guys see it, you gotta agree.
[img]http://images.askmen.com/photos/4th-annual-peapod-foundation-benefit-concert-red-carpet/50096.jpg[/img]

Comment on PMC 30: Jimmy Pardo by Jim C...

Jim C... — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:21:00 +0000

A great episode of the podcast, even if it hadn’t been free! (How’s that for lowering the bar?)

I loved the bit about the Game Show Congress, though I have (possibly faulty) memories of Alex Trebek regularly wearing a ruffled shirt, bow tie, and tux on High Rollers in the 70s. I can’t find any Google images to back this, though. (I did find a scary picture of Art Fleming wearing a checkerboard dinner jacket on Jeopardy though…)

Mike Toomey is hilarious, check him out if you can.

As to the “firsts” question, I don’t really remember us being particularly obsessed with any of them. They were just a ritual: Rudolph, Year Without A Santa Claus (the one with the Heat Miser, by the way), Frosty The Snowman, Little Drummer Boy (I’m old), Charlie Brown Christmas, etc. I suppose the only one I would say I really got excited about *beforehand* was the Star Wars Holiday Special. As I watched it, I quickly became disillusioned. Bah Humbug.

Comment on PMC 30: Jimmy Pardo by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:10:29 +0000

@Jesse – Scrooged was on last night – so funny!

Comment on PMC 30: Jimmy Pardo by Brendan

Brendan — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:57:12 +0000

Vanessa was precious at the beginning with those names. I’m a big fan of Jimmy and recommend buying the Pardcastathon. Good cause and freaking funny. My favorite holiday special is Emmett Otter too! That and The Muppet Christmas Carol. I still have both on VHS and watch them yearly. AND the youtube bloopers are hilarious. I got your back, Cole.

Comment on PMC 30: Jimmy Pardo by Ross Mack

Ross Mack — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:59:44 +0000

I think it would have to be White Christmas. I have 3 much older sisters, and between them and my mother there was a strong control over TV show selection. So, they had well established this preference before I was even aware of watching Christmas specials. But this turned out to be part of my learning to be so very impressed with Danny Kaye in particular. Such a performer, I think he influenced me to pursue it somewhat in my own life.

Comment on PMC 30: Jimmy Pardo by Jesse Whitehead

Jesse Whitehead — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 23:11:54 +0000

My family has a very twisted sense of humor. Our holiday tradition is Scrooged with Bill Murray. It used to be on TV every year, then they stopped showing it so we had to get it on DVD. When watching it a few Christmases ago it suddenly occured to me: This movie is in no way appropriate for children. Why did my parents let me watch this every year? God bless them.

Screw off It’s A Wonderful Life. Scrooged forever!

Comment on PMC 30: Jimmy Pardo by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:16:04 +0000

The only Christmas special we ever had around my house growing up was Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with the Dentist Elf and the Abominable Snowman (I can spell it, but I can’t say it either). I used to watch it OVER and OVER and OVER again, but I would always fast-forward the beginning, because I got sad every time I saw the other reindeer being mean to Rudolph.

Later in life (read: high school) my girlfriend at the time introduced me to Nestor the the Long-Earred Christmas Donkey – which is fantastically terrible.

Great show guys, as always. Keep it up!

Comment on PMC 27: Alan Ruck by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:01:08 +0000

My first play. Hmm. Hard to say, as I sort of grew up in musical theater. My first memorable role was in a community theater performance of Hello Dolly. To accommodate set changes, the director added a bunch of in-front-of-the-curtain crossovers. I rode a little scooter across the stage, in front of a little girl and her family. Then we stopped, looked back, giggled and ran off in opposite directions. It was cheesy, but excellent. Also, I was wearing a little sailor suit at the time.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Paul

Paul — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:02:10 +0000

The first album I ever bought with my own money was actually two albums at the same time. Boyz 2 men II and Weezer the blue album both in 1994. I was in 4th grade and I bought one album to try to fit in with completely different crowds because I felt like I would be pigeon holed if I bought one type of music.

Comment on PMC 02: Janet Varney by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:13:03 +0000

ALSO – The woman with the cornrows is Patricia Arquette, not Daryl Hannah.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:10:26 +0000

The first CD I bought with my own money was Oasis’ (What’s the story) Morning Glory. Before that I received Green Day’s Insomniac and Counting Crows’ August and Everything After.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Fart Tremendous

Fart Tremendous — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 07:05:34 +0000

First, i’d like to say how much i enjoy your podcast (and how much i would treasure season one of Human Giant). You guys are so nice, funny and generally awesome, and Paul Sheer is just, wow, a sea of f**king hilarious stories. Some many fun moments in the episode from lieutenant buttocks – “there was a gas leak sir, silent, but deadly” – the pinata vengeance sketch, to the curtains draped over the Olsen skeleton… good stuff.
So the first record I ever bought with my own money was… well, like Paul, there were two at the same time, one was N.W.A’s “Efil4zaggin” on vinyl, and the other, Adam Sandler’s “They’re All Gonna Laugh At You!” on cassette. Both of these purchases lasted well into the late 90’s until “They’re All Gonna Laugh At You!” got stuck in the tape deck of my grandmothers’s Cadillac Eldorado and “Efil4zaggin” got snapped after Fatty Malls borrowed it for a Big Throwback party he was spinning at.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 05:02:26 +0000

Welp, the first album I can remember purchasing with my own money was Aqua’s Aquarium. I am pretty sure the only songs I ever listened to after I purchased it were Barbie Girl and Dr. Jones. Surprisingly enough I turned out to be a sort of well adjusted heterosexual man.

Great episode as always folks!

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Samir

Samir — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:04:16 +0000

The first cassette album I ever bought was The Simpsons’ Sing The Blues. Not an opportunistic cash-in at all, it featured Do the Bartman (co-written by Michael Jackson!), Deep Deep Trouble, and ten other unmemorable songs. I can safely say that I have not listened to it this century.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:37:55 +0000

Great show as always. My first album, bought with my own money, was Nazareth’s Expect No Mercy with a kick ass Frazetta cover. Dripping in Satan for sure. Listened to the grooves off of that bad boy.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:18:54 +0000

Paul Scheer is the best and quite possibly the greatest podcast guest of 2010. He never disappoints and is always fun and hilarious. I purchased my first CDs in the 8th grade. It was Third Eye Blind “S/T” and/or The Wallflowers “Bringing Down the House.” I was a very sensitive and introspective youth.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Jim E

Jim E — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:12:29 +0000

Another great podcast folks. Loved this episode and your wonderful guest like I love my Cheddar EXPLOSION Mac N’ Cheese, yum!

Picture it, 1994! Schindler’s List wins 7 Oscars, the brilliant Kurt Cobain passes from this world, OJ Simpson flees police in his white Ford Bronco, and a young high schooler finds himself drawn in by the most unlikely of beats. Beats that will soon take him of his hard “earned” money.

That high schooler is me.

Sophmore at a high school in Pasadena, spending countless hours mixing between K-Earth 101 and Power 106. A pleasant blend of oldies and west coast rap. Among the various songs, one stood out like a spotlight, The Beastie Boy’s “Get It Together” feat. Q-Tip. The rhythm of the song, the unique sound unlike most other current rap songs, it drew me in.

I found myself walking up the steps of the now extinct Tower Records, grasping the “Parental Advisory Explicit Lyrics” stickered CASSETTE in my hand and walking it up to the register. A handful of crumpled dollars and loose changed slammed to the counter and moments later, I had my green tape in my hands.

I’d like to say it was met with positive reviews amongst my friends, but it was mostly “Beastie Boys?!” or laughter. Later that year at least half of the songs were made into popular music videos including the MTV MVA Best Music Video winner “Sabotage” I don’t own that cassette anymore. But I’m ok with that because, what would I play it on?

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Tom

Tom — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:11:26 +0000

What a great podcast!
I just discovered this through Paul Scheer on Twitter, but I will definately check out the earlier episodes after this! Instant fan!
Paul is such a fun guy, and I really loved the “Meet Dave” story! Shame he lost the part as Lieutenant Buttocks tho, haha.. The whole episode was so entertaining, it’s hard to point out the funniest parts!
I think the first CD i bought with my own allowance was “Faith No More – The Real Thing”. It was such a long time ago, I really don’t know where my mind was and why this particular CD was “the chosen one”, but I still give it a spin every now and then…

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by hdhrant

hdhrant — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:07:40 +0000

As a kid I always wanted to see The Black Hole based on the preview at the start of some other Disney VHS tape I always watched (no idea which one). I never got around to seeing it or Tron until a few years ago. I agree with Paul about both: Tron was great, but it would have been better to leave The Black Hole as a movie that I always wanted to see but never got around to.

For wise-cracking charismatic action hero, it should be Nathan Fillion. That’s depressing that Shia LeBouf and Ryan Reynolds are even in the conversation.

When is Paul going to host SNL? He’s long overdue.

I was considering starting a class action lawsuit over the “live” Childrens Hospital finale, but then I saw on the The A.V. Club that NTSF:SD:SUV got picked up, so it’s all good.

I remember the first CD I bought was Queen – Classic Queen, circa Wayne’s World. However, for several years before that I bought tapes, but I don’t remember the first one.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Mike

Mike — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:03:34 +0000

Funny stuff with Paul. The First Cassette I bought with my money was Aerosmith “Get a Grip”. Not their best work.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by John Reaves

John Reaves — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:29:00 +0000

I never had music as a kid I was born a music genius and played concert violin at age 2. Then I learned every Weezer song on my violin. That was last week. Mow I am a 2yo and two weeks. I am a child genius.

But seriously.

I have laser eyes.

It’s good to see Paul Scheer getting well deserved attentioned. He has worked very hard and is an unparallelled performer. Human Giant was great and he killsit on The League. I missed The League Live but heard it was amazing.

Good work PmC

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by NL

NL — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:32:05 +0000

I never bought a record, but I had a bunch as a kid. I loved the Disney Robin Hood soundtrack (the one with the foxes).

The first cassette I ever bought was Rhythm Nation by Janet Jackson. My friends and I listened to it endlessly.

My first CD was one of Mannheim Steamroller’s Christmas CDs. Either A Fresh Aire Christmas or Christmas Extraordinnaire.

I love the “firsts” question and thinking about my own firsts.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Ann

Ann — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:22:42 +0000

Great episode! Paul is too funny.

okay, for the first time ever I’m admitting this. The first CD I ever bought was the Baywatch soundtrack. I have NO IDEA WHY but I listened to it all the time. I was a total teen girl about it. I honestly think the theme song gave me chills. I was thirteen and had a crush on every boy.
The first CD ever gifted to me was a Tony! Toni! Tone! CD. Ugh.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Ross Mack

Ross Mack — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:21:32 +0000

First album I remember actually buying for myself (got a couple as gifts earlier…) was Flood by They Might Be Giants.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Erin Aiken

Erin Aiken — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:21:04 +0000

It is truly an ode to my dysfunctional brain that I can’t remember the first cassette I bought with my own money. If I had to take a stab at it, I would guess Madonna’s “True Blue”. However this is just a guess, and should be regarded accordingly. In reality, I’m sure it was something much edgier and cooler, like I was. *cough*

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Sara Morrison

Sara Morrison — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:07:05 +0000

My first CD I bought (also through BMG) was Nirvana – Nevermind. But that wasn’t the first album I owned cause I had a few tapes before then. Ruining my indie cred, I’m fairly certain my first cassette that I bought was either Bette Midler’s Beaches or Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Greatest Hits. I was a sucker for cliche musicals in my tween years.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Bo Moseley

Bo Moseley — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:58:20 +0000

Another great episode. Big fan of Paul’s (as well as Rob & Aziz) First cassette I bought with my own money: LL Cool J’s “Bigger & Deffer.” Having just received DMC’s “Raising Hell” & the Beastie’s “Licensed to Ill” earlier for my birthday, I was in my full-on “Yo! MTV Raps” hip hop phase. This would later be followed in my musical development by the well known, “Beatles phase”, the typical junior high “Led Zeppelin phase” and would eventually lead to the early/mid-ninties “120 minutes” phase. Between “Yo! MTV Raps” & “120 Minutes” I feel like I had my bases covered. I miss the days when a mixTAPE meant something.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Maximiliano Ruocco

Maximiliano Ruocco — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:41:02 +0000

The first CD I got with my onw money was Foo Fighter’s “The Colour And The Shape”

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Chris Baker

Chris Baker — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:47:41 +0000

Excellent episode.

Hm… first CD I bought with my money was probably the South Park soundtrack… that being said, as a child, several time I would sign up for BMG to get the “10 Free CD’s”. Then my mom would have to get a bill, get mad at me, pay the bonkers amount of shipping then ask them to cancel the account since they somehow allowed a child to open it. If that counts then the first CD I remember choosing on my own was Weird Al’s Bad Hair Day.

Now that I think about it, I remember getting a cassette player at a very young age and the for reasons beyond me the only tape I had was a single of “How Can We Be Lovers” by Michael Bolton. I was a weird little kid.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Bryan_

Bryan_ — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:31:44 +0000

Awesome show as always, Paul Scheer is seriously amazing.

The first record I ever bought with my own money was Linkin Park’s Meteora when I was 12. I had previously borrowed (stole) Hybrid Theory from my older sister and it never left my CD player. My family went on vacation not long after I got it and it was the only CD I brought and needed. In 12 hour drive, I must have listened to it 20 times. I still listen to it but it’s kind of a guilty pleasure.

Comment on PMC 29: Paul Scheer by Brendan

Brendan — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:11:39 +0000

The streak is over! The twins deserve to have that ‘don’t talk to me’ attitude. Loved Paul on Parks and Recreation. As for the question I feel like I’m always the wrong demographic. The first record I bought was last year with my paycheck. That was The Who’s Tommy. My first allowance bought CD was in 1999 and that was Smash Mouth’s Astro Lounge. All Star was my jam. I still constantly listen to it.

Comment on PMC 28: Joshua Malina by Mattamatics

Mattamatics — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:43:20 +0000

First GOOD prank was in college. A new kid moved into our dorm, but a few of us knew him from classes the previous year when he was a commuter. A bunch of us Math majors barricaded his door with empty soda boxes (those 12 packs that are long and skinny) and duct tape. The next morning, we set up a video camera so we could catch him busting through the barrier. It was awesome… he looked like the Hulk, smashing down a brick wall.

Comment on PMC 02: Janet Varney by Mattamatocs

Mattamatocs — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:34:41 +0000

I love you guys! Your podcast gets me through the day at work… I have a whole playlist of your podcasts that I keep on repeat all day.

Point of order: The reason that LOST did the “Jack’s Tattoos” episode (my least favorite too) was that the creators were inundated with fanmail asking if they were significant.

Keep it up, you guys rock!

Comment on PMC 28: Joshua Malina by Brendan

Brendan — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 06:02:50 +0000

So great. The West Wing is definitely one of the best television dramas ever. In the first grade (way back when it was safe for me to walk by myself) I would constantly tell my mom that a dog followed me home from school and then it would leave right before I got to the door. I used to think it was the funniest thing in the world. My humor was evolved in a way since then. Don’t know if that’s a real prank but 7 year old me had a great time.

Comment on PMC 28: Joshua Malina by Chris Ayers

Chris Ayers — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:29:30 +0000

Great show. Loved the Sports Night & West Wing stories.

My best prank…when I was in high school, we had a mouse roaming the kitchen, so my parents set out one of the classic wooden mousetraps with the heavy steel snap bar.

I was in there one night, the rest of my family was in the other room. I took a pencil, popped the trap and screamed in agony at the top of my lungs. Needless to say, the parental units didn’t find it as funny as I did.

Comment on PMC 28: Joshua Malina by Ross Mack

Ross Mack — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:06:17 +0000

Awesome episode. Mr. Malina is a delight! His wit and tone make a nice complement to Cole and Vanessa.
First prank? First one I recall that was really a prank… when on a school camp a friend evicted me from our bunk room to “rendezvous” with a young “lady”. So, I spread a rumour with everyone else at camp that there was a cool but clandestine party in that room. So, someone knocked on the door about every minute or two for the next 2 hours looking for the party. Vengeance!

Comment on PMC 28: Joshua Malina by Emma

Emma — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:30:24 +0000

Very funny – love his very, very subtle humour. Grateful he saved Aaron Sorkin’s life, too. Never heard that story. Scary.

Comment on PMC 28: Joshua Malina by Christine

Christine — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:08:13 +0000

Hysterical episode. And not I”m following Josh on twitter!

Comment on PMC 27: Alan Ruck by Brendan

Brendan — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 01:57:41 +0000

I never acted in a play before but I painted a door. It was purple. This was in high school. I was upset that there were no mention of my door in the school newspaper review of the show.

Comment on PMC 27: Alan Ruck by Marie

Marie — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:57:18 +0000

Tiny Katherine Hepburn has made my official list of things that make me happy, right in between Belgian waffles and (strangely enough) Cameron Frye! Can she make biweekly appearances? My first stage debut was in a musical entitled The OK Corral…where I played a feisty school marm kidnapped by a fellow fifth-grader in a nifty fake handlebar mustache. It was then when I realized I had an affinity for bonnets…

Comment on PMC 27: Alan Ruck by Holly

Holly — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:11:39 +0000

I would love it if Tiny Katharine Hepburn (TKH) had a musical number in the next podcast. Perhaps some Lady GaGa? Or something from the Olsen Twins’ catalog?

Comment on PMC 27: Alan Ruck by Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:17:29 +0000

I really enjoyed your conversation with Alan Ruck. In Fact, it was Rucking fantastic.

Comment on PMC 27: Alan Ruck by Teresa

Teresa — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 18:50:05 +0000

Alan Ruck seems so nice, and I laughed aloud at the story about Bear the horse. Oh, and Vanessa’s tiny Katherine Hepburn.

The first play I was ever in was a community children’s theater musical production of Pinocchio when I was five. I was in the chorus, but by the end of the production the director liked me and gave me bit parts in two extra scenes as a bird and as an extra narrator. I was supposed to “fly” down from the back of the theater past the audience and up to the stage as a scene transition with a few other birds, but I had trouble keeping up and accidentally got bonked on the head by an adult bird who could barely see through his mask in the dark. Good times 🙂

Comment on PMC 27: Alan Ruck by Brendan

Brendan — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:35:34 +0000

Never stop this podcast. What’s so fun is that you could have any guest in the world. You never know who the next guest will be.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by admin

admin — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 19:16:01 +0000

Gretchen, you won! But your email address does not appear to be working. Email us at info@popmyculturepodcast.com with your address, and we’ll pop the DVD your way!

Comment on PMC 27: Alan Ruck by Mary

Mary — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 13:41:28 +0000

I am more happy than I can explain to hear Alan Ruck, a personal hero, use the word ‘grody.’
Great podcast and some great anecdotes! I want to hear more prank stories 🙂
My first play was a summer kids’ theater production of The Wizard of Oz. I was Glinda the good witch, and one to two heads taller than all of my costars. I felt like an Amazon warrior. Good times.

Comment on PMC 27: Alan Ruck by NL

NL — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 06:33:17 +0000

Another funny podcast. I loved the story about Barry Bostwick! I saw him in Lexx (I believe it was just the movies, not the actual show) and I’ve loved him ever since. Ruck was really engaging and had a lot of great stories. Oh, the Bear story was great, too! I winced thinking about Ruck falling off of the horses.

The first play I was in:

Kindergarten. A production of “The Three Nanny Goats Gruff.” So that all of the kindergartners had a part, there were tons of animals on stage. I played a butterfly. The goats said goodbye to me before crossing the bridge.

Comment on PMC 27: Alan Ruck by Adrian

Adrian — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:23:13 +0000

Alan Ruck is my favorite comedic actor and this podcast was brilliant! The first ply I was in was some story about planets in grade school. I was in grade school. Ferris Bueller and Persons Unknown were killer because of Alan. Live Long and Prosper Capt. John Harriman

Comment on PMC 26: Andy Kindler by Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:33:32 +0000

lmao, this episode absolutely destroyed. Perhaps my favourite yet, keep up the great podcasting 🙂

Comment on PMC 26: Andy Kindler by NL

NL — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 01:44:45 +0000

I agree with Vanessa about the word “chubby” but I was nearly in tears over all of the chubby jokes, especially chubby chips.

Comment on PMC 26: Andy Kindler by Susan

Susan — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 03:18:58 +0000

BTW, Vanessa, you have the cutest clothes and jewelry in all these photos! Girl, do a fashion podcast for us, okay?

Comment on PMC 26: Andy Kindler by Susan

Susan — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 03:17:05 +0000

I have been laughing all day over Andy’s east coast/west coast vocab bit. That was hilarious! Another great show y’all! Thanks!

Comment on PMC 26: Andy Kindler by Erin

Erin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:06:29 +0000

I remember the dancing banana, but now I am visualizing it with a bat saying A-E! I O U! Plus, it’s a little chubbier than usual. Also, Andy’s “radio guy”? That’s some improv genius! Thanks for the laughs, PMC!

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Matt B

Matt B — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 03:30:06 +0000

Probably Scooby Doo – the early pre-Scrappy episodes. I think that i liked it because they were out there solving mysteries.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Rob

Rob — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:14:14 +0000

I went through distinct phases of fictional characters I wanted to be. I remember playing C.O.P.S. on the playground (I was Longarm!), Robocop was important, as was Ghostbusters, but I suspect Thundercats (and then, Silverhawks) came first.

I wanted to be called Lion-O at some point, which adults around me couldn’t understand at all. Maybe a decade later, looking through an old computer, I saw my aunt’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ game still loaded, with a number of scores on the scoreboard attributed to relatives I recognized, and others I didn’t, because they were for a contestant called “Lionel.”

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Old School

Old School — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:23:13 +0000

The first cartoons that I remember were the classics. I loved Tom & Jerry, Woody Woodpecker & all of the Hanna Barbera shows. But if I have to pick the first favorite it would have to be Looney Tunes with Bugs Bunny & the gang.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Chopper

Chopper — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:30:30 +0000

I know by not answering with a cartoon is a bullshit answer to this question, and will probably disqualify me but it’s the first thing I thought of and it’s my answer, so deal with it. I have fond memories of waking up early on Sundays to watch American Gladiators and eat dry, sugary (“weekend”) cereal before being forced to go to church. Oftentimes I would drift off during the sermon and recall that day’s Joust between some average-Joe contestant and the tower of muscle and steroids that was Nitro. Or Tower. Or even the ironically-named “Siren,” the deaf she-hulk. I loved that show, because it made church almost bearable.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Dan C

Dan C — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:18:20 +0000

I’ve thought awhile about this and the answer surprised me. I grew up in a conservative christian home. I wasn’t allowed to watch alot pf popular cartoons. But the one I remember watching all the time was a video series called Superbook, which was about two kids and there futuristic/magic bible that sent them back time to live bible stories. I think I watched several different cartoon series with this same plot as a kid.

Comment on PMC 21: Tony Hale by Emily

Emily — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:51:46 +0000

Listening now and have to agree with Vanessa about Gail. Jeremiah and I make fun of her all the time! This is why we are friends.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:38:11 +0000

First I’ll say that this was a fantastic episode, they just keep getting better and better. There were plenty of cartoons I’d get up to watch on Saturday morning. But the memory of cartoons that really sticks out for me is being desperate to watch Jem but that was a Sunday morning cartoon but we had to go to church. This could very well be where my failure as catholic started…

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Gretchen

Gretchen — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:12:06 +0000

Hong Kung Phooey! He was Snoop Dog before Snoop Dog was Snoop Dog. He could kick your ass in style and then make you want to be his friend. I sold my tin about 2 decades ago. I was the only one in school carrying a Phooey lunchbox. Everyone else, was sporting a Scooby.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Michele

Michele — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:29:07 +0000

The first cartoons that I remember watching are the Schoolhouse Rock. My favorite was “Figure Eight”, and I’d wait for that one to air. It wasn’t on very often, but it always pulled at my heartstrings. I sometimes didn’t pay attention to the shows, just wanted to see my Schoolhouse Rock. I would read a book until they came on. /nerd

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Brendan

Brendan — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:15:15 +0000

Although my mom hated the yellow people I freaking loved The Simpsons. I’d watch an episode every night at 7 when I was like 10 years old. I missed most of the jokes but stuff like the old jewish guy singing ‘That Old Grey Mare’ with his pants to his ankles cracked me up. Rewatching it now is like a whole new show. I wasn’t allowed to watch the one with Homer and Marge running around naked though.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Noah Kuttler

Noah Kuttler — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:17:33 +0000

First cartoon I remember was Godzilla (and Godzookie), but the first cartoon I loved was the Challenge of the Super Friends because it was every comic I loved reading, but on TV. Which is probably why I also liked the Hulk and Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends when those started to air.

I eventually found those Marvel Super Heroes cartoons at some point when they ran in syndication. Even with the limited animation, they were still pretty sweet.

Honorable mention to G.I. Joe, Transformers and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Edward J Grug III

Edward J Grug III — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:12:36 +0000

I used to get up at a ridiculous hour (5:30AM, I think?) to watch the old minimal-animation Marvel Super Hero cartoons. I especially loved the Hulk, but Captain America came in a close second. I think maybe the theme songs were the nest thing about the cartoons though.

And that was followed by the Scooby Doo Laff-A-Lympics, which I also loved.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Tarpo

Tarpo — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:08:06 +0000

Saturday Supercade was it for me. The first Cartoon I truly remember loving. The cartoons themselves weren’t even that memorable. Its just that the theme song worked its way into my head and never left. That and Kangaroo.

Although the 1979 Godzilla cartoon was the first memory of a cartoon I have. But I don’t recall anything about the cartoon other than it existed.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by vanessa

vanessa — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:27:19 +0000

good question von reisling! as you (may) know, it just began with five dumb questions from me, and then has sort of accidentally morphed into predominantly would-you-rathers. i just realized it seemed like a rip off this week! i’m going to start doing more scenarios. but i will still do would you rathers, because guess what? it’s been my favorite game for years and everyone’s allowed to play.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by VonRiesling

VonRiesling — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:18:29 +0000

Great show. By the way…did you guys get permission from Scott Aukerman to use his “Would you rather” bit?

http://www.earwolf.com/show/comedy-death-ray-radio-scott-aukerman

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by NL

NL — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:53:05 +0000

Like Cole often does, I have two answers:

1. The Simpsons. I watched the Tracy Ullman shows with my parents and I loved those silly cartoons. It’s hazy now, but I still remember watching “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire” when it debuted in 1989. I was 7 years old. I adored the show and watched it into adulthood, and still watch it now. That show informed a large part of my youth and my comic sensibility.

2. The Thundercats. I wanted to *be* a Thundercat when I grew up, though now I don’t remember why. Because they were awesome, I guess.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Terrance

Terrance — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:45:33 +0000

I still remember growing up in Los Angeles and waking up early to watch Felix the Cat cartoons (which seemed odd juxtaposed with its lead-in of David & Goliath). I also loved Tom Hatten’s block of cartoons on the weekends with Popeye, George of the Jungle, Tom Slick and Super Chicken.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Mary

Mary — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:05:23 +0000

How funny I was just talking about this…I loved Schmoo! That loveable white bowling pin 🙂 And can’t forget Kimba the White Lion. One of the first ones I remember watching.

What a great podcast! I always wondered why Moonlighting wasn’t in syndication either. Such a great show.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Mel

Mel — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:32:30 +0000

oh. My. GOD. I can’t believe that you not only got Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong, but you got them on together! Unless you can get a Leon/Eddie Deezen/Michael J. Fox Midnight Madness reunion, I don’t know how you could ever top this episode.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by michelle

michelle — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:07:19 +0000

I still love cartoons! i was in love with jonny quest. there. i said it. i loved jonny quest.

side note: and i must say that eek! the cat is hilarious. There was an “elvis” episode that was hilarious. so happy that you had savage on your show. truly a great interview. curtis was also so much fun! thanks guys!

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by TJ

TJ — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:45:17 +0000

I’m going to be showing my age (how young I am), but I have to go with Pokemon. That show defined years of my childhood. I can only imagine how much money I spent on frivolous Pokemon merchandise.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Joe

Joe — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:01:10 +0000

SO glad to see Savage and Curtis getting some love! Wish the podcast was 20 mins long tho.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by ChelseaIRL

ChelseaIRL — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:47:15 +0000

i think it was Gummi Bears. though i liked Care Bears too. and Tale Spin. and Duck Tales. so bears and rodents and ducks. but yeah, i think Gummi Bears was first.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by monahan

monahan — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:29:36 +0000

I loved Courageous Cat & Minute Mouse. That theme song was awesome! It was basically Batman.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Matthew

Matthew — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:13:28 +0000

The first cartoon I loved as a kid was “Bobby’s World”. The voices cracked me up, and the plots were surprisingly good for an early morning cartoon. I’m sure this show made me late for school a lot.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Jeremiah

Jeremiah — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:51:36 +0000

The Jetsons, come on. It was the future! There were flying cars, Rosie the robot, and freakin jetpacks. I loved the clean lines and George’s amazing ability to offend Jane.

Comment on PMC 25: Savage Steve Holland and Curtis Armstrong by Jay

Jay — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:58:35 +0000

Jem is my all time favorite cartoon because, bottom line, those bitches were badass. Not only did they play their own instruments and fight off the likes of the Misfits, they ran Starlight orphanage without fail. If neither of the those reasons do it for you, take into account that they did it all in style 🙂

Comment on PMC 23: Graham Elwood by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:55:51 +0000

I was really sad for a moment when Vanessa corrected herself and said that Dead Again wasn’t actually her favorite movie as a child!

Comment on PMC 24: The Sklar Brothers by Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:53:22 +0000

Thought I’d be a big spoil sport and tell you that Bern is pronounced almost like “Bear” with an “n” tacked on to the end, at least if you live there that’s how you would say it. I think you should still develop your Bern Notice series idea… just don’t always cut to a shot of the bear pits or have the characters go out to the square and watch the medieval clock chime and do it’s little Small World show. Okay, end Swissy rant. Great show guys!

Comment on PMC 18: Laraine Newman by DeannePorter

DeannePorter — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:37:32 +0000

Set your own life time more simple take the business loans and all you want.

Comment on PMC 24: The Sklar Brothers by Laraine

Laraine — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:55:33 +0000

The Sklar Brother’s Album “Poppin’ The Hood” was played in the car for my kids when I drove them to and from school, because I AM Mother of the Year. We really really love them. They were great on Entourage and now I want to check out Held Up.This podcast was so great.
Cole and Vanessa! Meatloaf purse!

Comment on PMC 24: The Sklar Brothers by Al

Al — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:17:11 +0000

The guests are amazingly quick and funny, but I had trouble distinguishing their voices. To better appreciate Randy and Jason as individuals, can you redo the podcast and have one of them commit to an English accent?

Comment on PMC 23: Graham Elwood by yo!moviesareficition

yo!moviesareficition — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:10:39 +0000

there is no realism

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clnozSXyF4k

Comment on PMC 23: Graham Elwood by Ethan C

Ethan C — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:18:05 +0000

Two comments:

1. With regards to films that improperly reference their city’s geography/culture (eg people living in Bay Area going to Alcatraz) … as a new englander, my biggest gripe is Will Smith drinking a Dunkin’ Donuts coffee in “Hancock”, a film set in LA. Obviously, that film had bigger problems but it always irked me that he drank a coffee from a franchise that clearly does not exist in California.

2. Childhood films that make you reevaluate your perspective upon a grownup viewing…”Big”. Recently rewatched that and couldn’t help but speculate about the scene that would have taken place after the last scene of the film where Josh reunites with his mom. The questions she must have had…”Where were you?” “Did he touch you?” “Let’s get a police sketch artist in here to draw up a picture of this pedophile.” etc … For a light hearted comedy, the mom was going through absolute hell wondering about where her son was…

Comment on PMC 23: Graham Elwood by NL

NL — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:37:04 +0000

@Jim C — they were a lot of quality rants in this one.

“Let me refund your free.” Heh.

Comment on PMC 23: Graham Elwood by Jim C

Jim C — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:04:45 +0000

“…your taste is stupid! You like Nickelback.”

That was a quality rant.
(And I am shamed by their wrists.)

Comment on PMC 21: Tony Hale by vanessa

vanessa — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:08:11 +0000

NL, I think it would be an AMAZING tv show! hopefully network execs look at this comment thread!

nick- i like your girlfriend.

josh, i am with you. it never occurred to me that gail was a sexual being.

Comment on PMC 21: Tony Hale by NL

NL — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:11:30 +0000

Team Padma!

Also, loved the podcast, and I concur a special ep of “Would you rathers” would be fab. Maybe a tv show???

Comment on PMC 22: Doug Jones by Ben

Ben — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:05:37 +0000

Dougie Jones is always fun to listen to. He just seems like the most genuinely sweet guy to ever work in Hollywood.

Comment on PMC 22: Doug Jones by Marie

Marie — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:32:44 +0000

Once again a super fun podcast! I would totally listen to an hour of just Vanessa asking guests would you rather questions haha

Comment on PMC 21: Tony Hale by Nick

Nick — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:10:41 +0000

I often mention Gail’s hotness at home and my girlfriend always has Vanessa’s reaction…

Comment on PMC 22: Doug Jones by NL

NL — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:53:48 +0000

I laughed a lot during this one. Thanks!

Comment on PMC 21: Tony Hale by Susan

Susan — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:04:12 +0000

Wait, you mean Kelly Liken who named her restaurant after herself? I can’t get behind that either. Bad Gosselin-esque hair, bitchy demeanor and she smokes. What is up with chefs smoking? Doesn’t that alter their ability to taste “the flavors” I keep hearing Kelly drone on about?

Comment on PMC 21: Tony Hale by josh

josh — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:05:02 +0000

I have never really evaluated the scale of her hotness, as from day one on Top Chef I hated her. the faces, the overly mean critiques that were barely critiques (stop acting so outraged, no one made you be a judge), she’s horrible. Padma is almost absurdly attractive by the numbers, which can hurt hotness when compared with someone attractive and attainable, but come on.

Write in vote for Kelly from the last season.

Comment on PMC 21: Tony Hale by vanessa

vanessa — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:16:43 +0000

i am SO shocked about people thinking gail is all dishy!!!!

susan, al, i respect you.

james (both of you)- i dont even know who you are anymore.

Comment on PMC 01: Samm Levine by ChrisWallace24

ChrisWallace24 — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:00:22 +0000

Every body admits that life is not very cheap, however different people require money for various stuff and not every one earns big sums money. So to receive good loans or just bank loan would be a correct way out.

Comment on PMC 21: Tony Hale by Susan

Susan — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:42:03 +0000

Great episode! But like Vanessa I am perplexed by the Gail lust. All I see is wonky eye, smushy face and an odd top-heavyness (not just big boobs, but a giant top half in general). Just putting it out there.

Comment on PMC 21: Tony Hale by Al

Al — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 05:03:16 +0000

Great episode… and puzzling too! How is Padma less attractive than Gail (also a cutie, but come on)?

Comment on PMC 21: Tony Hale by James

James — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:26:16 +0000

One of the best shows let. Gail FTW!!!

Comment on PMC 21: Tony Hale by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:48:59 +0000

Great show as always. If Iweren’t already married to my dream girl.. I’d choose Gail.

Comment on PMC 21: Tony Hale by Caroline

Caroline — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 23:06:26 +0000

Gail Simmons = Crazy hot

Comment on PMC 21: Tony Hale by James

James — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 15:58:40 +0000

Gail Simmons is definitely hot. Would definitely also choose her over Padma.

Great episode of a great podcast.

Comment on PMC 21: Tony Hale by Katie

Katie — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:16:18 +0000

LOVED IT.

Comment on PMC 20: Joe Lo Truglio by Chris Ayers

Chris Ayers — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:02:15 +0000

Great cast…also reminded me of my basic movie math:

Anything+Kurt Russell= 10,000 times cooler.

Comment on PMC 20: Joe Lo Truglio by Valorie

Valorie — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:01:19 +0000

I want Tim Gunn to be my dad.

Oh no, I was afraid Joe would mention Comic Con during the Paul discussion. I expected a rant. I would’ve ranted. That day sucked. But were we really in line for 6 hours? Not in a row. No way.

Are there really that many Jaws movies? I’ve never seen one!

Yay, Joe Lo Truglio!!!!!

Comment on PMC 20: Joe Lo Truglio by Caroline

Caroline — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:00:05 +0000

Just for the record, cuz I’m a nerd, at one point Joe DOES say Kuzzik’s father is the Earl of Tang. So, his first guess was correct.

Comment on PMC 20: Joe Lo Truglio by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:59:15 +0000

Oh… and Sssssss ! freaked me out as a kid.

Comment on PMC 20: Joe Lo Truglio by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:40:15 +0000

You had me at “Twisted Tales”. Okay, you really had me at Tim Gunn.

Comment on PMC 19: Frank Conniff by Kari Rogers

Kari Rogers — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:34:45 +0000

So wonderful. What Frank said about Albert Brooks put an especially big smile on my face.

Comment on PMC 20: Joe Lo Truglio by Michael

Michael — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:40:39 +0000

I really enjoyed this podcast! It sounds like you really enjoyed each other. I wish I could chime in on the conversation!

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Comment on PMC 19: Frank Conniff by Janelle

Janelle — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:59:44 +0000

I love any interview where Frank gets to do what he does best — share his vast knowledge of movies and television. Vanessa and Cole always do an excellent job of asking questions that allow their guests to direct the conversation and offer their opinions naturally and this podcast is no exception.

I’ve really been enjoying the MST3K alumni podcasts and, if at all possible, I’d love to hear one with J. Elvis Weinstein.

Keep up the excellent work!!

Comment on PMC 19: Frank Conniff by James

James — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:15:50 +0000

I liked this one.

Comment on PMC 19: Frank Conniff by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:52:09 +0000

Fabulous as always. Consistently the most listenable, enjoyable podcast, well… probably EVER ! I’ve always loved more in-depth interviews and an hour is perfect. Also, with two hosts/interviewers it mixes things up enough to keep thing even more fresh and interesting.

Comment on PMC 19: Frank Conniff by Teresa Lee

Teresa Lee — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:43:58 +0000

I love it when an interview gets Frank talking about standup and movie history. He’s got so much knowledge to share when you get him going! And his answer to the beagle ears question was delightful.

I was always a Snagglepuss fan myself. Exit, stage left even!

Comment on PMC 19: Frank Conniff by Chris Ayers

Chris Ayers — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:01:36 +0000

Great interview…I’m glad you haven’t found a guest willing to eat his or her pets to avoid a goofy physical attribute.

And, just because, my favorite Hanna-Barbera characters are Huckleberry Hound & Quick Draw McGraw.

I’ve also made it known to my friends if they even think about seeing the Yogi Bear movie, they’re dead to me. Dead I say!!!

Comment on PMC 19: Frank Conniff by Tom Noel

Tom Noel — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:52:42 +0000

What a fun interview. An hour of Frank and it just seemed to fly by. Great stories and insights too. (I do think it’s strange that the first Hanna-Barbera character I thought of was Jonny Quest. I loved that show.)
Vanessa sometimes the confines of the world you develop your questions in is a little scary, but keep ’em coming.

Comment on PMC 19: Frank Conniff by Erin

Erin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:11:07 +0000

Frank is a gem. How can you not love this guy? He wouldn’t even eat his own cat. That’s solid proof of his character. Cats are delicious! Thanks Frank and @pmcpodcast!

Comment on PMC 19: Frank Conniff by Tony Goggin

Tony Goggin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:37:07 +0000

Absolutely a terrific interview. Frank is a lot of fun. This is my introduction to the site, I can’t believe I haven’t had a chance to check it out before.

Hey look, more podcasts. Time to clear off my schedule today and take a listen. Thanks guys!

Comment on PMC 10: Mo Collins by admin

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:03:33 +0000

Well, thanks for your comments Wendell. We’re trying to get better as we go! We do find that we sometimes repeat ourselves, and hope to not make a habit of it.
–
Vanessa

Comment on PMC 18: Laraine Newman by Marie

Marie — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:01:55 +0000

I just got the warm fuzzies because Vanessa mentioned me…I am a happy clam 🙂

Comment on PMC 18: Laraine Newman by Liz

Liz — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:30:37 +0000

Vanessa I absolutely agree with your Charlie St. Cloud comment…movie was meh but Zac was hot and amazing 🙂

Great episode!

Comment on PMC 18: Laraine Newman by vanessa

vanessa — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:12:30 +0000

Oh my gosh, thank you all for the amazing comments- especially you, Marie. Yours is best. I mean, they’re all GOOD, but that one is REALLY good. And James wins for most pointedly lukewarm. And Valorie wins for writing my darling’s name. Shawn, you are effusive AND grateful, so that’s awesome. Janelle, I heart you.

Comment on PMC 18: Laraine Newman by Janelle

Janelle — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:39:40 +0000

I heart Laraine Newman. I heart Vanessa and Cole. I heart the Pop My Culture Podcast.

Comment on PMC 18: Laraine Newman by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:46:42 +0000

Laraine Newman is a goddess. Thank you so much.

Comment on PMC 18: Laraine Newman by Marie

Marie — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:53:11 +0000

Seriously I would listen to you guys talk even without a guest, you’re amazing! Plus I’m pretty sure Vanessa has become my new favorite person…well top ten, at the least. Great guest choice, would have liked a little more early SNL talk, but I think Cole made a great point about how people romanticize the early years only because we’ve seen the “best ofs.” I’m a comedy nerd, so I love when you have comedians on, mostly because usually they have a big personality so its fun to listen to. Great podcast, I only listen to a few but yours and Chris Hardwick”s Nerdist podcast are the best I’ve come across so far.

Comment on PMC 18: Laraine Newman by James

James — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:48:25 +0000

A good one but not my favorite

Comment on PMC 18: Laraine Newman by Valorie

Valorie — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:16:42 +0000

Okay, Zac Efron aside, this is a very good episode. Laraine is so interesting.

Comment on PMC 18: Laraine Newman by Valorie

Valorie — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:57:55 +0000

Wait…shirtless Zac Efron?? Why haven’t I listened to this sooner???

Comment on PMC 17: Rob Delaney by becca

becca — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:25:22 +0000

Great episode. Amazing rendition of Never Gonna Get It.

Comment on PMC 15: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett by Wendel

Wendel — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:32:09 +0000

Thank you for the first interesting interview with Mike and Kevin and Bill in a long time.
You actually sounded like you were familiar with the show and the work these guys have done. Most interviews sound like they were taken off a fact sheet drawn up by a the office intern.
You asked original questions and explored topics fans wanted to hear about.

Keep up the good work.

Comment on PMC 10: Mo Collins by Wendel

Wendel — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:29:07 +0000

First you complain that Hollywood does not make movies for kids, then you spend five minutes on pooping in a box for money???? Maybe we found a connection between the two as most of today films are about as interesting as a box of poo for money.

A very good interview once it got started. Could have done without all the MTV award stuff, that Mo was not in, and the Sandra Bullock stiff, who Mo does not know.

We are more interested in Mo ,and what she IS doing, than all the other things she has no connection with.

(Thank you again for the “Poop in the VHS case story.” I believe this is the third time you have told it. Or maybe the the fourth? You do seem to have a way of connecting it to whomever you are interviewing. A minor talent, granted, but not a wide spread one.)

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Comment on PMC 17: Rob Delaney by Chris Ayers

Chris Ayers — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:55:39 +0000

Very funny. Started following Rob while I was listening (yeah, I’m a multitasker.)

Thinking about cool toys, my best friend growing up had the full size Millennium Falcon and the full sized AT-AT Walker, both of which I would’ve done anything for.

But…I had the Mego Batcave with the pole & batsingal and the Star Trek bridge with spinning transporter, guaranteed to rip your figures arms off. So it was kind of a tie.

Comment on PMC 17: Rob Delaney by justhesh

justhesh — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:43:25 +0000

Adam Duritz’ dreadlocks are fake.

Comment on PMC 15: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett by Janice

Janice — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:14:27 +0000

“You never hear of people getting hurt…” HA!

Comment on PMC 17: Rob Delaney by Dexter Chestnut

Dexter Chestnut — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:28:56 +0000

You know that song, “Jizz In My Pants”? Well, while I was listening to Rob Delaney’s soothing voice on your podcast, I was on a boat.

HUZZAH!

Comment on PMC 17: Rob Delaney by Henry

Henry — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:19:39 +0000

Umm there is a third Wilson brother and he’s the hottest Wilson brother no big deal though. btw Andrew has a prominent roll as the coach in whip it.

Comment on PMC 15: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett by Dave

Dave — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:34:58 +0000

Great podcast! Thanks for have them on! I’ve been a very big MST3K fan for a long time.

Comment on PMC 16: Michael Hitchcock by Katie's OK

Katie's OK — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:43:11 +0000

I actually liked House Arrest, btw. And I’m not in the category you guys talked about on the podcast, either! I’m so bummed that Party Down got cancelled. I was looking forward to seeing Michael Hitchcock in that again.

Comment on PMC 16: Michael Hitchcock by Mel

Mel — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:36:08 +0000

Great episode! I’ve always been a fan of Michael Hitchcock and it was awesome to hear him talk a bit about the process of making the Christopher Guest movies (and hear him mention that they’re possibly thinking of making another one!).

I had the displeasure of seeing House Arrest in the theater when I was younger, so it’s also nice after all of these years to finally have a name I can contact to ask for my money back.

Comment on PMC 16: Michael Hitchcock by Chris Ayers

Chris Ayers — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:01:09 +0000

Great show, great guest. Two things…

On the subject of rarely seen movies, there was a film called “Pass The Ammo” with Bill Paxton, Tim Curry, John Goodman & Linday Koslowski that showed up on HBO in the early 90s about a couple trying to steal money back from a crooked televangelist & they wind up holding the studio hostage on TV. It was funny & cool & unfortunately overlooked.

I was really interested in the Short Form vs Long Form improv discussion. I do short form improv, but the club also has long form (and some of our teams are going to the Del Close marathon.) I do only short form because, while I like long form, I love the Comedy Sports style. My experience has been that some people who do long form look down on short form & not vice versa. I think they’re both great, but it is frustrating to feel that attitude.

Keep up the great work…looking forward to more.

Comment on PMC 16: Michael Hitchcock by Katie's OK

Katie's OK — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:02:40 +0000

I love Michael Hitchcock! He is sooooo good on “The United States of Tara” this year and of course all the Christopher Guest comedies. And the scarlet fever teacher on “Glee!” You guys sounded like you had a blast together. I’m jealous!!!!!!!

Comment on PMC 14: Simon Helberg by Cole

Cole — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:06:51 +0000

Funny you should say that, Chris–we have a big list of potential guests, and both Alan Ruck and Walton Goggins are on there! So hopefully we will have them on one day!

Comment on PMC 14: Simon Helberg by Chris Ayers

Chris Ayers — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:57:39 +0000

Love the show. I tweeted Vanessa, but I’d like to put in a vote for either Alan Ruck or Walt Goggins as potential guests.

Comment on PMC 15: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett by Kari Rogers

Kari Rogers — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:23:21 +0000

All the Tom Waits impersonations (with bonus Shania riffs) made me laugh until I turned three shades of blue and passed out. As I came to, I knew it was proof that this podcast is truly like no other. Everyone was just lovely and it was an entirely wonderful episode. Thanks a bunch for doing it.

Comment on PMC 15: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett by Erin

Erin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:01:20 +0000

Thanks Cole, Vanessa, and you wonderful Rifftrax fellas for such an entertaining hour. Can’t wait for Rifftrax Live OR the next PMC podcast!

Comment on PMC 15: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett by Karlyn

Karlyn — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:48:32 +0000

Hilarious!

Comment on PMC 15: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett by Janelle

Janelle — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:26:53 +0000

Fantastic episode!!! Perhaps my favorite episode yet. Cole and Vanessa are right at home with Mike, Kevin, and Bill and much hilarity ensues. Perhaps the only bad thing is that I listened to this while at work and I got many puzzled looks when I erupted into laughter listening to one of Vanessa’s questions in particular.

Great work as usual, ya cool kids! The podcasts just get better and better!!

Comment on PMC 14: Simon Helberg by vanessa

vanessa — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:03:11 +0000

Thanks guys!! you are all great.

Alwin, that SOUNDS like a good deal, but i’m pretty sure in Would-You-Rather you can’t create such optimum conditions. You have to take the brunt of the awful decision.

Comment on PMC 14: Simon Helberg by Alwin

Alwin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:41:59 +0000

I’m going to go with one bum wipe per week, because then you can just time it so you go in your own bathroom, and take a shower right after.

Comment on PMC 14: Simon Helberg by Kari Rogers

Kari Rogers — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:28:51 +0000

My brother and I continue to be mentally stimulated by this podcast. That’s the best way I can put it because it’s so genuinely funny and so much about the biz can be learned from you and these wonderful guests. It’s refreshing and we’re always satisfied. I still tell my friends about it and hope you get to do at least 14 more.
However, R.I.P. measuring in beans.

Comment on PMC 14: Simon Helberg by Erin

Erin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:19:20 +0000

Great episode! Adding Big Bang Theory to the list of shows I need to watch someday. Here’s some unsolicited advice: If you want to have any time to watch television, don’t have children. (Unless they are for snacks, of course.)They’re great and all, but we are talking MAJOR time suckage.

Comment on PMC 14: Simon Helberg by justhesh

justhesh — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:31:42 +0000

Love the show.

btw, Hong Kong Phooey was a janitor in a police station, voiced by one Scatman Crothers.

Comment on PMC 13: Matthew Lillard by vanessa

vanessa — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:07:16 +0000

hey guys!! thank you so much for these nice comments- you’re awesome. please keep listening and spread the good word!
xo
vanessa

Comment on PMC 13: Matthew Lillard by Al

Al — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:45:25 +0000

Thanks for the podcast. I listened to the Cardellini and Hardwick interviews as well and I think you guys are really underrated!

Comment on PMC 13: Matthew Lillard by Janelle

Janelle — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:09:22 +0000

Another great episode!! I’ve missed him so it was nice to get to catch up with him and see what he’s been doing and how he’s been doing. I just loved hearing you guys talk about everything. (And yay for the Michigan shout-out! :p)

Comment on PMC 13: Matthew Lillard by Valorie

Valorie — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:43:52 +0000

Holy Hell that Matthew Lillard seems like an extremely nice guy! I’ve always liked him but now I love him! I hope we do get to see him in more stuff in the future. Also, oh my God at his answers to all of Vanessa’s questions. <3 I'm going to go watch Scream now. It's streaming on Netflix.

Comment on PMC 13: Matthew Lillard by Megan Smith

Megan Smith — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:25:29 +0000

GREAT SHOW YOU GUYS!! All the stuff you covered, this is the reality that we are ALL facing these days. If you’re lucky enough to be in the business you are so often overwhelmed by all these issues you all spoke of in this podcast. As talented as one may be and as hard as you work sometimes it can feel as though we’re isolated. Anyway, blah, blah, blah, nice to hear this stuff is universal in all markets of this crazy business. Nice to hear you’re voice Cole, miss you dude and hope this finds you well in LA LA land 🙂
Cheers,
~megan
P.S. My partner (Sam) and I are heading down your way at the end of August to play a show at Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.

Comment on PMC 11: Oscar Nunez and Danny Pudi (Live at the RoofTop Comedy Festival) by Brendan

Brendan — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:23:02 +0000

@Lena — You’re nobody till some Pudi loves you.

Comment on PMC 11: Oscar Nunez and Danny Pudi (Live at the RoofTop Comedy Festival) by vanessa

vanessa — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:50:46 +0000

Thank you guys all so much! Hey, Lena- you’re a somebody in my book. And my book is sooo cool.
xox
v

Comment on PMC 11: Oscar Nunez and Danny Pudi (Live at the RoofTop Comedy Festival) by Ollie Tabooger

Ollie Tabooger — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:11:55 +0000

This is the first PMC I’ve listened to, but now I’m going to have to listen retroactively. Very funny, would listen again, A++++++.

Comment on PMC 11: Oscar Nunez and Danny Pudi (Live at the RoofTop Comedy Festival) by Chris Ayers

Chris Ayers — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:49:58 +0000

In the Modern Warfare episode of Community, with the jacket & the welder’s goggles, I totally saw Danny Pudi as Starman. I think that would be very cool.

Comment on PMC 10: Mo Collins by Dan (TOSOL)

Dan (TOSOL) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:09:16 +0000

Strawberry shortcake doll smell! I laughed until I cried, then threw up when the memory of that smell returned! Great show you two (as always) keep it up.

Comment on PMC 11: Oscar Nunez and Danny Pudi (Live at the RoofTop Comedy Festival) by Lena

Lena — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:38:11 +0000

I was the nobody from the coffee shop….just saying 🙂

Comment on PMC 11: Oscar Nunez and Danny Pudi (Live at the RoofTop Comedy Festival) by Sara

Sara — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:16:42 +0000

Great build up to the most funny/unfunny questions ever. I believe you covered bullying, low self-esteem, painful injuries, cancer and death. The only thing missing was rape, but I guess that was covering in groping.

Comment on PMC 11: Oscar Nunez and Danny Pudi (Live at the RoofTop Comedy Festival) by Valorie

Valorie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:54:25 +0000

Every week always is better than the next! Loved hearing the audience and Oscar was funny as hell! Wish I could’ve been in the audience!

Comment on PMC 11: Oscar Nunez and Danny Pudi (Live at the RoofTop Comedy Festival) by Michael

Michael — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:23:43 +0000

Really funny podcast! I like the dynamic of the live show. Keep doing great work.

Comment on PMC 10: Mo Collins by Nik Bauman

Nik Bauman — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:16:23 +0000

This one had me almost crying with laughter. I’m now determined to watch as much Mo Collins material as possible.

Comment on PMC 10: Mo Collins by Janelle

Janelle — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:03:04 +0000

Another great show! And, as per usual, I found myself laughing out loud at you crazy kids, to the point where I was getting strange looks on the subway. Well done! Looking forward to the next episode!

Comment on PMC 10: Mo Collins by Sara

Sara — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:39:39 +0000

Love the convo on skits vs sketches! Thank you again for a great show. I am finally caught up!

Comment on PMC 09: Linda Cardellini by Janelle

Janelle — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:53:20 +0000

Another great episode. Linda is so charming and sweet, it’s great to hear all of you just have a conversation. Especially since Freaks and Geeks is one of my absolute favorite shows. I’d also love to hear Gruber on a future podcast!

And for what it’s worth, Joe Flaherty is a total hunk.

Comment on PMC 09: Linda Cardellini by vanessa

vanessa — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:57:27 +0000

Thank you guys! We really love doing this, so feedback is wonderful. Christine, I’d love to join you with the vegan pinot… might make the podcast a little more loosey-goosey. You know, because now I’m so uptight.
Valorie– get thee to a juniors dept & pour yourself in some jeggings!
Jason– if disney fails me, I will be forced to reexamine Justin Beiber. And I really don’t want to do that.

Comment on PMC 09: Linda Cardellini by Christine E Taylor

Christine E Taylor — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 02:07:48 +0000

Yay! I love this podcast!

Linda C. was super charming. Ewe Tube; “how many cans of beans”; behind the scenes at Top Chef Masters with Mekhi (you know…Phifer). Just delightful all the way.

I pour myself a glass of vegan pinot grigio and pretend to be in the room with you while listening. And, you ALL look beautiful in a corset.

Comment on PMC 09: Linda Cardellini by Jason

Jason — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:58:12 +0000

Great episode. Cole – you’re a braver man than I am. I find it very difficult to watch most reality shows like The Apprentice, or American Idol. I’m sorry, but they’re not my thing. I prefer shows on USA like Burn Notice, and Royal Pains. Vanessa – you were adorable as usual. I’m sure Disney will have a new batch boys for you in the next few years. 😛 Linda Cardellini was great. I love hearing celebrities telling insider stories. Keep it up guys!

Comment on PMC 09: Linda Cardellini by Shawn Colton

Shawn Colton — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:52:18 +0000

Great fun as always. This episode will always have a special place in my heart because it lead me to this : http://imdb.to/dhNcMD

Comment on PMC 09: Linda Cardellini by Valorie

Valorie — Mon, 31 May 2010 21:30:13 +0000

I’m still unsure what jeggings are, but I’m not a real girly-girl. Now I have to do a google search. I am soooo jealous of Vanessa’s Efron sighting. I’d have knocked Hudgens out of the way, but I’m hardcore like that.

I almost watched Dead Man on Campus on TBS once, but then I didn’t because it didn’t seem like something I’d want to watch on TBS. It is in the Netflix queue because it looked like it had the potential to be kinda funny.

This is probably my favorite episode so far. Good job, guys!

Comment on PMC 08: Paul F. Tompkins by Erin

Erin — Sat, 22 May 2010 18:16:04 +0000

What the Shrek? This is Awesome! Please listen, because all these people are decent humans and very funny.

Comment on PMC 08: Paul F. Tompkins by Kate

Kate — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:41:40 +0000

Funniest episode yet!!

Comment on PMC 08: Paul F. Tompkins by Valorie

Valorie — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:32:11 +0000

PFT’s Ron Lynch impression is so DEAD ON! And Ron Lynch has since changed his word from “barnacle”. I like to think it’s Cole’s fault. PFT is dead on with his assessment on Dreamworks movies. I should really start watching Breaking Bad…especially if Bob Odenkirk is still involved.

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Comment on PMC 07: Keith Coogan by Jim E

Jim E — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:56:51 +0000

Even though I was spoiled for Iron Man 2 by this podcast, it actually made me want to see it more than I originally did.

I love listening to people talking about their love of movies and this podcast covered that perfectly.

This is a welcome addition to my podcast playlist. Thank you so much.

Comment on PMC 07: Keith Coogan by Glen

Glen — Wed, 19 May 2010 04:03:41 +0000

This podcast be cool. Keep it going!

Comment on PMC 07: Keith Coogan by Erin

Erin — Sat, 15 May 2010 05:28:55 +0000

Love movies? Hey! Keith Coogan is a smart, funny, well-read movie superstar and you should listen to this podcast, because it will be beneficial to your health and general well-being, as well as heal our poor, ailing economy. Yes, it’s that good. Enjoy!

Comment on PMC 06: Mather Zickel by Billy

Billy — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:19:39 +0000

Haha Bubo.

Comment on PMC 06: Mather Zickel by vanessa

vanessa — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:43:12 +0000

Thanks Erin! It would make us happy too– spread the word if you can! i think we’ve got some exciting guests coming up… -v

Comment on PMC 06: Mather Zickel by Erin

Erin — Sat, 01 May 2010 06:35:25 +0000

Hey guys! It would make me happy if you keep making these. Thank you. 🙂

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C.J. — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:58:36 +0000

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Comment on PMC 05: Chris Hardwick by Kari Rogers

Kari Rogers — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:52:28 +0000

FINALLY someone broadcasted from the Disney Vault. Superb all the way through, as usual.

Comment on PMC 05: Chris Hardwick by Patti

Patti — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:37:16 +0000

That was fun! This was my first time listening to the Pop My Culture podcast. Loved the hosts, Cole and Vanessa, and the guest, Chris Hardwick!

Comment on PMC 01: Samm Levine by Valorie

Valorie — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:22:56 +0000

I too have an unhealthy obsession with Zac Efron, Vanessa!!!! I just am so happy that he is over 18 so I don’t feel creepier than I already do.

“Unobtainium” So evil, Cole. Evil.

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Comment on PMC 04: Bobby Campo by Dan (TOSOL)

Dan (TOSOL) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:21:29 +0000

I just got back from buying a casket because you guys are killing me!!! Too Awesome, I love it, keep it up and I’ll keep pushing it for you on my show.

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Comment on PMC 03: Deanna Russo by Ashlee

Ashlee — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:48:46 +0000

Love, love, LOVE this podcast! I spend a lot of time in my car and this podcast makes driving long distances enjoyable! Keep it up!

Comment on PMC 03: Deanna Russo by Jim E

Jim E — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:55:35 +0000

Thanks for another great episode gang.

It was hilarious, fun but could have benefited from more penises up the butt. I think you really hit on something there. The penises up the butt market. Think about it!

Love hearing about LA life I’m not living anymore. Sometimes I wish I was back there but Vanessa’s traffic story reminds me, no I don’t. No I don’t.

Once again, thanks for the laughs and the hard hitting questions!

Comment on PMC 03: Deanna Russo by Naomi

Naomi — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:00:28 +0000

Loved it! Can’t wait to listen to more. 🙂

Comment on PMC 03: Deanna Russo by Lara

Lara — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:41:50 +0000

Great podcast <3 I loved every minute of it!

– So glad you got Deanna Russo to join you all

xox, http://www.deanna-russo.org

Comment on PMC 02: Janet Varney by Kari Rogers

Kari Rogers — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:26:58 +0000

This podcast continues to be stellar. I predict it will be consistently lovely and I’ll always be excited for it. I particularly felt immense love for Janet and Vanessa in this one. I found myself relating and agreeing very audibly with everything they said. It reminded me of hearing my nerdy girlfriends talk. So I adored the feminine energy a lot and I don’t say that often. Just great overall! Makes me very happy and I’ll continue to bug folks about it. 🙂

Comment on PMC 02: Janet Varney by Jim E

Jim E — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:17:33 +0000

Another great show with a fun guest, who I know more from her work with you (Cole Stratton) on rifftrax.

I can’t wait for the next episode. Thanks and keep up the amazing job you two!

Comment on PMC 01: Samm Levine by Cole

Cole — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:17:50 +0000

Yeah, guys, thanks much for listening! We’re excited for all the episodes to come! (look for one next week on Tuesday or Wednesday). I have a feeling we’ll get Zac for episode 100, when Vanessa is well into her Cougar phase.

Comment on PMC 01: Samm Levine by vanessa

vanessa — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:53:41 +0000

Thanks for all the awesome comments guys! Can’t wait to keep poppin. And my new motto is, “every show we do is one show closer to the show in which I interview Zac Efron.” It’s a clunky motto, but I have to start somewhere.
–
v

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John — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:47:30 +0000

Love the show guys!! Sam was a great guest. Good repoire. I look forward to more shows. Contests? Interviews,…, ‘LOST’ stuff?
I like the questions very ‘Inside The Actors’ studio-ish. Keep up the good work.

Comment on PMC 01: Samm Levine by Kari Rogers

Kari Rogers — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:53:27 +0000

This hour was jam-packed, filled to the brim with entertainment and fun. It’s the start of something wonderful surely. Vanessa’s voice is absolutely lovely and her Efron admiration is hilarious. And hearing Cole say “Stay out of it, Nick Lachey” will always make my day. And Samm just knows his stuff and was great of course. And I told all my nerdy girlfriends about it and one already downloaded this one. PMC cheerleader, check out my pom poms!

Comment on PMC 01: Samm Levine by I yi yi

I yi yi — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:51:20 +0000

Amazing. But next time you bitches go to Paris without me you will die. You know how much I love ‘tards (uni), being naked, and snails. ass.

Comment on PMC 01: Samm Levine by Cole's Little Brother

Cole's Little Brother — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:53:40 +0000

Pretty sure that I’m in love with Vanessa, but Cole’s pretty cool too.

Comment on Pop My Culture Theme Song by vanessa

vanessa — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:33:57 +0000

Josh Hartnett’s time is over Meesh. THERE’S A NEW KID IN TOWN!

Comment on PMC 01: Samm Levine by Dan (TOSOL)

Dan (TOSOL) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:44:59 +0000

Cole and Vanessa Strike gold! Awesome!!! Anytime I can hear a Paul Riser/ Aliens reference I’m all set! LOL Cole, I’ll be playing your tune Friday and pushing all my listeners (all 6 of them *rimshot*)to listen to this podcast!

Love it guys! You made an aging obscure refernce aficionado proud, keep it up…

Dan

Comment on PMC 01: Samm Levine by Chris Ayers

Chris Ayers — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:56:28 +0000

Inspired by the podcast (and, since I’m probably not gonna get the chance to be on it,) I wanted to share my own concert/R rated movie firsts…

Concert: The first one I was taken to by my parents was more than likely The Statler Brothers. Ironically, I still enjoy them today. The first one I went to by myself was Billy Joel on the Innocent Man tour. Still one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

R rated movie: Other than the ones I snuck into the living room to watch on HBO after Mom & Pop went to bed (I’m looking at you, Morgan Fairchild’s “The Seduction”,) the first one I negotiated to see in the theater was Beverly Hills Cop.

Big fun guys…thanks for letting me play along.

Comment on PMC 01: Samm Levine by Jeremiah

Jeremiah — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:14:50 +0000

Thank God someone finally referenced S1mOne.

Comment on PMC 01: Samm Levine by Chris Ayers

Chris Ayers — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:04:47 +0000

It was very cool. Looking forward to more.

Comment on Pop My Culture Theme Song by Meesh

Meesh — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:53:52 +0000

No comments yet?

Cole, your voice sounds exactly what I thought it would sound like. Not that I sit and think about what you sound like, but you know, you just sound like your face looks.

THAT wasn’t awkward.

Nice job guys.

P.S. Vanessa, Josh Hartnett is better than Zac Efron. Just sayin’.

Comment on PMC 01: Samm Levine by Barry

Barry — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:15:54 +0000

Love it!! Can’t wait to hear more!!
So flippin’ cool.

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