Is it a Hit?: Recent Episodes
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This week, Nate is AWOL while writing a new song, so Pat and Max hear a pitch meeting from world-renown endocrinologist Dr. Zealand about how to better monetize his research on baboon hierarchies.
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This week, the guys talk about Ernest Goes to Camp, Ernest Goes to Jail, and Slam Dunk Ernest.
Took him long enough: Here is a song about Ernest!
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The guys have come to the humbling realization that they can't sustain this podcast on music alone. So, they started hearing pitches from local entrepreneurs to diversify their income streams.
This week, Sammy Sawchuck (Mark Strite, Fun Time Machine) stops by to pitch us a plan to market smelling salts to children, and to show us how to leverage the healing power of crystals to reignite a dull marriage.
This week, we give you a peek into the writer's room with another episode with our new format.
Enjoy the sausage... then stick around to hear it being made!
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This week, the guys talk about liars, visualizing success, and going full Matrix.
For the song, Nate finally embraces the world of make believe. Enjoy!
(01:03:37) - Song starts
New format alert!
Nate is taking a much unneeded creative break this week, so we decided to try out a new podcast format. Pat brings us a premise and we try to figure out: Is it a bit? Or, is there enough in the premise to make a stand up routine out of? The answer is probably no, but the fun is in the journey!
Either way, you'll hear the final product first. Then, you'll hear the "joke" writing process. Enjoy!
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This week, the guys talk about density. Specifically, medium density.
In the end, Nate conjures up an ode to the unheralded 5th Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Ron!
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This week, the guys talk about Batman, scientists, and Street Fighter.
In the end, Nate provides an alternate reality for one of history's great "what if" scenarios. Prepare for a new future with: Dearly Departed
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This week, the guys talk about Insane Clown Posse, Gardening, and Urkel. They also squeeze in some trivia.
For the song, Nate paints a disturbingly specific portrait of the afterlife, with Cool Heaven.
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This week, the guys talk about murders, self-defense, and the play Equus.
One thing the guys didn't talk about was Baywatch Nights.
Enjoy Nate's song: Baywatch Nights
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This week, the guys talk music royalties, the Puppy Bowl, and horse racing.
In the end, Nate tells us the fateful tale of jockey and his genetically modified horse: Horse 2.0
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This week, the guys talk about Greek gods and soap operas. Surprisingly, Nate pays attention and craft a theme song to the next big thing in day time programming: Pantheons
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This week, the guys talk about science fair projects, giants, and the films of Wes Anderson.
In the end, Nate spins up a little song called: Huge
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This week, the guys talk about A-frame undershirts, Guinness cocktails, and other poorly-worded idioms.
In the end, Nate plays us an Irish jig: What Was There
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This week, the guys discuss the insanity of Clint Eastwood movies and the awesomeness of the slopaverse.
In the end, Nate plays us a song made for kids!
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This week the boys talk about dog fighting, Diane Rehm, and secret societies. As expected, Nate performs a song about his favorite secret society (Bohemian Grove) called: Hanging with the Boys.
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Another episode from the vault!
The guys talk (more) about Jurassic Park, Paul Verhoeven, and conspiracies. Plus, they pay their respects to a fallen colleague.
Finally, Nate treats us to another piano-filled rock opera: Lizard Person
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This week, the guys try to impress a prospective sponsor. We hope they enjoy Nate's mashup of vacuums and sexy men, which he appropriately calls: Hey Mr. Postman
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This week, the guys talk about Pat's Star Wars fandom, collect calls, and Jimmy Buffet trivia.
As expected, Nate ignores all of that and instead attempts (misguidedly) to discover his true self with his Gordon Lightfoot-inspired hit: Dandy
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We have a handful of old episodes that never made it into the episode queue (for many reasons). Here is our first episode from the Vault. It's all the same fun as a normal episode but without all the polish and production value.
The guys talk about X-files, as well as the objective attractiveness of David Duchovny. Nate synthesizes those ideas into one coherent thought with his song: Grandma's an X-Files Nut.
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This week, the guys get into the Halloween spirit and eat a bunch of candy. They also spend some time savoring the delicious product of their new sponsor: Mission Meats!
In the end, Nate haunts our eardrums with the next big Halloween hit: Dead Man Walking (in a Robot Suit).
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This week, the guys introduce our new sponsor: OG Boom Wraps!
Nate also throws together a handful of jingles for our new sponsors. We hope you like them!
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This week, the guys close out season 2 by discussing all things Spike TV, including: MANswers, Deadliest Warrior, and 1000 Ways to Die ("You Will Die!").
In the end, Nate performs the perfect song for 11-14 year old boys who dream of being an 18-34 years old: When I Grow Up.
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This week, the guys talk about Pamela Anderson, Bobcat Goldthwait, and the Rodman-Dreyfuss Coolness Scale.
Pat also tells a "cool" story about petty theft, directly inspiring Nate's song: Be Cool.
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This week, the guys talk about all things Bruce Springsteen.
This helps Nate write a song that would make The Boss himself proud: The River. Is it a cover? Tune in to find out! (Spoiler alert: NO!)
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This week, the guys talk about AI, The Simulation, and a whole lotta Yanni.
Welcome to A New Age!
This week, the guys talk about orange cummerbunds, Wild Hogs, and a handful of songs few people have ever heard.
In the end, Nate commands everyone to enjoy this wedding by playing us: Mandatory Dance
This week, the guys talk about Filler Songs, Woodstock '99, and Nate's dreams of being an air traffic controller.
In the end, Nate just wants to live in the now. This moment won't last forever, so Snap a Picture.
This week, the guys talk about Mackinac Island, Jessie Camp, and Judge Reinhold.
For some reason, Nate keeps bringing everything back to bullying, so that's the song we got: An Ode to Bullying.
This week, the guys talk about Godzilla v Kong (again?), swap meets, and the diverse filmography of Steven Seagal.
We also meet a new superhero/merch-magnet: Bargain Bin Bonanza Man!
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This week, the guys discuss Shakespeare, supplements, and nightmares. They also get to hear an exclusive new single from the next hit boy band, Free4m!
(56:51) Song starts
This week the guys talk about the appeal of serial killers and referees, and they spend some time working on their Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions. In the end, Nate makes a song about Dune.
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Note to the listener: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2021. Please leave us a voicemail letting us know how dated our references are.
This week, in a slight change to the format, the guys interview a bona fide celebrity: 1977 World Armwrestling Champion Big Joe Mikulec. We ask him about how he got into the sport, proper technique, and what it's like to get sponsored by Stroh's Beer.
Video from the interview can be found here (Good parts are at 2:43 and 9:47): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuE1tMeE-hQ
This week, the guys brainstorm a stage name for a professional arm wrestler.
June 4th at Cobo Hall, Detroit MI: Jack the Gripper takes on.... Steely Hand!
Song starts at 1:07:36.
This weeks, the guys talk about books, books, and more books! Also, Hulk Hogan makes an appearance. In the end, Nate shares with us a PSA on the importance of reading.
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This week, the guys set their sites on TGIF. They also brainstorm a new sitcom, for which Nate writes a theme song.
Ever thought that ALF should be remade, but in reverse? Enjoy the theme song for the hit new Friday night comedy: Trish Out of Water
This week, the guys celebrate the holidays with talk of old-timey toys and socially-conscious Christmas songs.
In the true Christmas spirit, Nate makes a song about Santa spreading joy all over the world in: Santa Gets Around on Christmas Night.
In the final episode of season 1, the guys discuss Noam Chomsky, grifts, and their respective bucket lists.
In an unsurprising turn, Nate creates a Tenacious D style song about Beastmaster. We are just as surprised as you are that it took him this long to do it.
This week, the guys discuss recaptchas, spectacular failures, Shaquille O'neal's ad campaigns, and Smash Mouth.
For tax purposes, Nate creates the Church of Sinodyne. Just think of... The Possibilities.
This week, the guys discuss their first experiences with alcohol, Elon Musk on SNL, and the classic film Most Valuable Primate.
Most importantly, Nate actually listens to our segment on movies with animal actors. Please enjoy: Animal Child Stars.
This week, the guys talk about Arachnophobia, Texas geography, and the lighting in high school showers. Nate also gives his outlandish pitch for a TV show starring Antonio Banderas as a butler on the Planet of the Apes.
Once again, not much of this makes it into Nate's notes. Instead, we get the Murder She Wrote + Luchador wrestling mashup that we all have been waiting for: Prime Time on a Sunday Night.
Featuring Quebec wrestler “Wonderful” Wes Dawson — you can catch him on the Gabagool in 8 podcast here (or wherever you get your podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gabagool-in-8/id1523218631
This week, the guys discuss all things Independence Day. That includes: Harry Connick Jr, Harvey Fierstein, and MOBAR.
This week, the guys discuss bonehats, charcuterie board etiquette, and the Bayou-inspired energy of the band Korn.
Also, Nate reminds us how much we miss workplace banter with: (Living in an) Office Space.
This week, the guys make some Tool Time grunts, discuss Frasier fan fiction, and visit the Land of the Podcast.
Unfortunately, none of that makes it into Nate's notes. Please enjoy: Fantastic Birdboy.
This week, the guys discuss their favorite jobs, the upcoming Queen's Gambit musical, and the Jon Voight classic Anaconda.
This all leads us to a song about someone who is just a little too good at their job: Dewey
This week, the guys talk about Michael Buffer's Tinder habits, Giraffe tongues, and a JFK/Cha Cha Slide mashup.
Also, Nate presents his late entry to the Godzilla Soundtrack Fan Song Submission Contest of 1998: Stomp Shake (Godzilla)
This week, the guys discuss embarrassing facts about themselves, gravy, and conspiracy theories.
Is everyone crazy..... except you? You'll never know until read between The Lines.
This week, the guys discuss secret albums, childhood fears, and the confounding appeal of Phil Collins.
Also, Nate really stretches for content to make his new single: Shine!
This week, the guys brainstorm motivational phrases and montage ideas. Also Nate drinks gasoline, possibly by accident.
This week, we discuss all things in the realm of cartoonish violence, including Starship Troopers, Robocop, and interesting ways to torture James Bond. Oddly enough, we also cover Kevin Bacon's willingness to drop everything for a film role.
What do the people want? Paul Verhoeven knows: The people want BLOOD!
This week, we learn about nonsense song lyrics, devil sticks, and Nate's connection to the no-fly list. We also discuss our dream jobs, which leads us on a journey we will never forget, with our new friend Tony.
This week we meet our protagonists. We learn about their shared interest in trucks, musicals, and Mark Cohn. Also, Nate performs 2 wildly different versions of the same song. Welcome to the first episode of "Is it a Hit?"