Julia Nunes (AKA jaaaaaaa) comes over to hang out and talk covers with me. We talk about the integral part that playing covers played in her musical evolution, some of her collaborations and original music and sucking at taking compliments. Also, brief talk about how art kills fascism!

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Covers with Julia Nunes

Jess McKay returns to the podcast for the third time to talk about our President, Barack Obama. We talk about the dignity, grace and good intentions of Obama, the elegance of the first family, how fun Joe Biden is and our flimsy hopes for the incoming administration.

Barack Obama with Jess McKay

Mikey Day (SNL, Maya & Marty, Robot Chicken) comes over to talk to me about his job. More specifically, we talk about our favorite SNL cast members and sketches, the audition, aliens, shifting from writer to cast member and of course, David S. Pumpkins. We also say Moorpark a lot.

Saturday Night Live with Mikey Day

After another shitty week of 2016, the biggest Carrie Fisher fan in the world, my wife, Eileen Mullane, returns to the podcast to talk about the icon. We talk about her film career, her books, Debbie Reynolds and just how fucking funny she was. We also talk about aliens, why Eileen still hasn't seen the original Star Wars and the Illuminati.

Carrie Fisher with Eileen Mullane

Corey Podell (Transparent, We Should Have A Podcast, The Comeback) returns to the podcast to talk about the precedential reality show, The Real World. We talk about our favorite cast members, locations, seasons, the golden age of the show before it became a fight-fuck-fest and when we stopped watching as much. We also discuss The Real World's place as the origin point for all of MTV's reality series that followed and many series across TV, what the show used to do better and the little known fact that I am a douche-whisperer.

The Real World with Corey Podell

Nate Clark (Nate Clark Show, Somewhere in Palm Springs, UCB) talks to me about the importance of political participation. We get into the right to vote, acting locally and his run for City Council of West Hollywood. Nate also highlights some of the tipped playing fields at the hands of money in even local politics and talks about running FOR something rather than AGAINST someone. Find out more about Nate's campaign and how you can help or donate at http://votenateclark.com

Political Participation with Nate Clark

Kate Frisbee (Quick Draw, The Middle, 2 Broke Girls) brings her handy ass over to talk about the wonderful option of DIY. We talk about all the nifty ways she's improved her own home, pitch a stoner home makeover show and she tells the story of how she found herself almost $2 million in debt at the tender age of 24. Know her when the apocalypse comes, she will save us all.

DIY with Kate Frisbee

Tina Huang (Rizzoli & Isles, Kroll Show, Shameless) powers through an ill-placed and low batteried smoke alarm to talk about the joys of camping. There's tales of outdoor school, starry skies and axe murderers. Enjoy!

Camping with Tina Huang

Michael Feldman (Fairy Tale Theatre: 18 & Over, Deadbeat, Former Daily Show employee!) joins me to talk about the legacy of Jon Stewart and his impact on The Daily Show, satire and fake news. We also help each other decompress and Feldman talks about his time as a young intern and P.A. at The Daily Show under Jon Stewart.

Jon Stewart with Michael Feldman

Ian Alda (Silicon Valley) joins me this episode to reflect on the voice of our childhood, broadcast legend, Vin Scully. We talk about the great stories, the effortless ease and of course the longevity. We'll miss you, Vin. Sincerely, Los Angeles and the world.

Vin Scully with Ian Alda

Misty Monroe (Unapologetically Black, Foursome, Fresh Off the Boat) travels across the entire subject of this episode just to talk about it; Los Angeles, California. We talk about growing up in LA, Angelenos, race relations in LA, comedy, the "Lakerfication" of sports and of course, food. We also talk about Misty's brilliant one-woman show, Unapologetically Black.

L.A. with Misty Monroe

Farley Elliott (Eater, UCB, Author!) gives me a deep dive into the food culture of Los Angeles, what cities could possibly compare, and we talk about some of our favorite foods and eateries. Also, just a lot of burrito talk. Buy Farley's book, Los Angeles Street Food: A History From Tamaleros to Taco Trucks here: https://www.amazon.com/Los-Angeles-Street-Food-American/dp/1626199914/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Food with Farley Elliott

Emily Tarver (Orange is the New Black, Sisters, Best Week Ever) joins me from across the country to talk about THE city, New York City. We talk about comedy, how people pay their rent, boozin', and what season is truly the worst to be a New Yorker. We also reflect on our youths as punks.

New York City with Emily Tarver

My good pal, Michael Aspinwall (WWE's Dr. Shelby!, Groundlings) returns to talk about the brilliance of a life lived by Gene Wilder. We reflect on his greatest films, partnerships, and contributions to the world. From Young Frankenstein to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to Blazing Saddles, The Frisco Kid, Stir Crazy, Haunted Honeymoon and beyond; Gene Wilder left his mark on comedy and art. We also talk about the power of Fuck You. Donate to the Alzheimer's Association here: http://alz.org RIP Gene Wilder 1933-2016

Gene Wilder with Michael Aspinwall

Basketball coach and scout, Ryan Moore crosses the sports aisle to talk about our shared love for USC Trojans Football. We talk everything from OJ to Sark, Reggie Bush's vacated awards, tailgating, NCAA's convenient definition of amateur, beating UCLA, reluctantly liking Josh Rosen, when one should stop being a sports fan and I dust off my Petros Papadakis impression. We also talk about this, that and the other. Support Jay Miller's GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/264e4nmc?pc=expt_fb_co_shareflow_w_167&rcid=75b22d5c69cf11e6b94ebc764e065bc4

USC Trojans Football with Ryan Moore

My Favorite Things is a podcast hosted by Mike Truesdale where he and a guest talk about a shared favorite thing of theirs. New episodes every Friday!

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