It’s the final weekly episode of Bill Corbett’s Funhouse. (Not sure if we’ll ever be back in any form, but definitely not for the next few months.) So let’s talk about death, and endings. Then watch us die! Laughs and sadness. And movie and book recommendations. Then death. With Brandi Brown and Bryan Miller.

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Ep. 69: Time to Die

Bill interviews chef and restaurateur Ann Kim, who recently won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest. From her early days in Korea to her time working as an actor to her amazing rise as a pizza chef and owner of four restaurants, Ann has a cool and inspiring story.

Ep. 68: Ann Kim, Restaurant Virtuoso

A follow up to Episode 59 a.k.a. White Supremacist Club. Bill and Brandi chat about the white people problem along with Kyle Tran Myhre, stage name Guante, a hip hop artist, slam poet, activist, and educator based in Minneapolis. With Brandi Brown and Kyle Tran Myhre.

Ep. 67 Beyond the White Matrix

Bill might be an expert in cheesy movies, but his wife Virginia is an expert in cheesy... cheese. Yes, Virginia Corbett is a for-real cheesemonger, a cheese expert for an actual living, and knows her profession well. She and Bill chat about the wonderful world of cheese, and how you might include it in your holiday parties and feasts. Plus lots of conversational diversions and distractions. A lactose super-tolerant show! With Virginia S. Corbett.

Ep. 66 Cheesy Holiday Special

Bill interviews John Moe, author, radio host, mental health advocate and star of the late great show WITS on American Public Media. They discuss John's life in public media, including his popular podcast The Hilarious World of Depression and new book of the same name.

Ep. 65: John Moe, Wits Master

Christmas is rushing at us, full speed ahead. There's no stopping it! And since a previously scheduled episode had to be canceled at the last minute, Bill asked Bryan in to chat about the inescapability of Christmas and some of the movies, TV and so forth that come with it: good, bad, offbeat, from the classics to the obscure. Christmas randomness! With Bryan Miller.

Ep. 64: Christmas Randomness

Contemplating his next career move, Bill explores the wonderful world of improv comedy. Funhouse regulars and seasoned improv performers Shannan and Mike guide him through this potentially fulfilling and lucrative life change. Includes live audio improv! Yes, and they have fun. With Shannan Custer and Mike Fotis.

Ep. 63 Yes, And

Bill interviews longtime MST3K and RiffTrax colleague Kevin Murphy about his early days, the early days of MST3K, early days in general. Note: this is the second time Kevin has been interviewed for the Funhouse podcast, the first time being back in February AND thus far the only instance of Bill absolutely messing up a recording! Let the record show that Kevin was gracious enough to try again.

Ep. 62: Kevin Murphy, Finally

Let's get shallow! Bill and company go off about their many petty grievances. And some small blessings, though not as many. A truly shabby, petulant little party. Also: Narcos! Great Korean movies! Woodstock '99! With Brandi Brown and Bryan Miller.

Ep. 61: Petty Bastards

Bill interviews one of his favorite comedians and favorite people in general, Mr. Paul F. Tompkins. Besides being a brilliant stand-up, PFT is a a veteran of many great shows such as Bojack Horseman, Mr. Show, The Thrilling Adventure Hour, Comedy Bang Bang, Best Week Ever, plus his own podcasts including Spontaneanation and Dead Authors. They chat about Paul's early years, comedy, clothes, politics, therapy, and life itself!

Ep. 60: Paul Funhouse Tompkins

Bill and some fellow white people discuss what the hell is wrong with white people, a.k.a. themselves. In the wake of a vicious, racist Trump rally in their city recently, they try to look hard at what white supremacy is, and get a glimpse past the White Matrix. Also: interesting stuff to watch including Gary Gulman's new comedy special, the show Derry Girls, and (maybe?) The Watchman. With Shanan Custer and Bryan Miller.

Ep. 59: White Supremacist Club

It’s Halloweeeeeen so it’s time to get spoooooky and use too many vowels! Bill and crew honor the scary season and talk about the stuff that frightens them, rational and otherwise. Includes terrifying things to watch like The Exorcist, Testament, and (*shudder*) Unsolved Mysteries! With Brandi Brown and Bryan Miller.

Ep. 58: The Scary Show

Bill interviews Tim Faust, traveling healthcare activist and author of the excellent new book Health Justice Now. They talk about the utter immoral mess that is the US healthcare system, how it connects with all other areas of life, and the signs of possible hope ahead, maybe. Plus: wrasslin' talk!

Ep. 57: Healthcare Hell and Beyond

A short bonus episode, only 15 minutes long! Recorded LIVE at Dragon Con in Atlanta, it's Bill's novelization of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice brilliantly performed by Janet Varney, Hal Lublin, Joseph Scrimshaw and Mark Gagliardi.

Ep. 56.5: Batman v Superman, The Novelization LIVE

Bill and crew examine Ellen Degeneres' friendship with former president George W. Bush, the furor around their recent hang at an NFL game, and her subsequent defense of same. Also: the Boss is old! Batman sucks! And the tale of Wagatha Christie. With Brandi Brown and Bryan Miller.

Ep. 56: Ellen + George BFF 4ever

Actor / writer / comedian Bill Corbett (MST3K, RiffTrax) and his crew take on current events, chat about arts and entertainment, and give highly unprofessional advice to listeners with problems.

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