It Stinks! The Critic Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brian Rubinow
Host Brian Rubinow and special guests recap all 23 episodes of beloved animated sitcom The Critic, plus Jay's cross-over Simpsons episode and the webisodes produced in 2000.
It's our final episode! (For now.) Bringing it on home is the same guest that started it all, English professor and podcaster Tyler Dean. Together, he and host Brian Rubinow look at Critic-related memes, fan art, fan fiction, and whatever else they can find out there. This one goes deep!
On a personal note, I've greatly enjoyed the journey this podcast has taken me on, and I thank each and every one of you for listening. It's been a true pleasure. -Brian
Listen to Tyler's podcast, "Lincoln & Welles"
Email Tyler at joevictorianist@gmail.com
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This week, host Brian Rubinow watches the Webisodes so you don't have to.
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Music by Brandon Beck
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We're crossing universes! Host Brian Rubinow is joined by comedian and filmmaker Hunter M. Altman to discuss S6E18 of The Simpsons, "A Star Is Burns." They cover the controversy around the creation of the episode, what makes The Critic and The Simpsons such a natural combination, and more.
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Music by Brandon Beck
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On this episode, host Brian Rubinow is joined by comedian and podcaster Michel Lichand to discuss S2E10 of The Critic, "I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show." Much to Brian's surprise, Michel might be the biggest Critic fan ever!
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Music by Brandon Beck
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On this episode, host Brian Rubinow is joined by comedian and producer JanyNicole Stehman to discuss S2E9 of The Critic, "Dukerella."
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Music by Brandon Beck
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On this episode, host Brian Rubinow is joined by comedian and actor Reed Brice to discuss S2E8 of The Critic, "Frankie and Ellie Get Lost." Along the way they also get into queer and trans representation and Reed's own podcast, Library Hours.
Listen to "Library Hours"
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On this episode, host Brian Rubinow is joined by comedian Noah DeBow to discuss S2E7 "Sherman of Arabia."
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Music by Brandon Beck
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On this episode, host Brian Rubinow is joined by fellow Critic superfan and creator of @thecriticclips on Instagram, Keith Kocka! They go over Season 2 Episode 6 "All the Duke's Men" while also touching on school elections, bootleg merch, and much more.
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Music by Brandon Beck
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Host Brian Rubinow is joined by Alana Johnston (host, Self-Esteem Party Podcast) to discuss S2E5, "From Chunk to Hunk." Along the way they also get into eating bugs, high school musicals, and much more.
Listen to Self-Esteem Party
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Music by Brandon Beck
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This week, musician Jordan Rubinow talks to host Brian Rubinow about S2E4 of The Critic, "A Song for Margo."
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Music by Brandon Beck
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This week, comedian, actor and writer Erik Barnes talks to host Brian Rubinow about S2E3 of The Critic, "Lady Hawke."
Check out Brandon's podcast, "I Think You'd Be Into It"
Produced by Brian Rubinow
Music by Brandon Beck
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Comedian and podcaster Erika Curry (Trashy Trashy Podcast) joins host Brian Rubinow for a discussion of S2E2 of The Critic, "Siskel and Ebert and Jay and Alice." Along the way they also get into discussions of gender reveal parties, robots, and natural disasters.
Listen to Trashy Trashy on Apple Podcasts
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This week, musician, comedian and podcaster Brandon Beck talks to host Brian Rubinow about S2E1 of The Critic, "Sherman, Woman and Child." Along the way they also talk about why Brandon won't visit North Carolina anymore, country bear jamborees, and the dumb stuff people do when they're in love.
Check out Brandon's podcast, "I Think You'd Be Into It"
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Music by Brandon Beck
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We're back! One year to the day that this whole journey started, we're embarking on a new adventure: Season 2! And to kick things off, we've got something truly special, an interview with none other than Mike Reiss, co-creator of "The Critic" and long-time writer/producer of "The Simpsons." In this candid interview, Mike details the entire story of The Critic from its inception as a live-action Krusty the Clown spin-off, to its cancellation at ABC, to its final run on FOX, and even gives a sneak peek at some of the episodes planned for the 3rd season that never got to happen! I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed conducting it.
Listen to Mike's podcast, "What Am I Doing Here?"
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Music by Brandon Beck
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This week, writer, editor and filmmaker Damion Damaske talks to host Brian Rubinow about S1E13 of The Critic, "A Pig Boy and His Dog." Plus Brian makes a special announcement about the future of the podcast! Stay tuned for Season 2!!!!!!!!
Watch Damion's feature film, "Reunion of Champions" on Amazon Prime
Damion's Horror Movie Reviews on JoBlo
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Music by Brandon Beck
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This week, host Brian Rubinow talks with podcaster, writer/director, and musician Madeline Maye about stand-up comedy, PC culture, and Supertramp. All this, plus an in-depth look at S1E12 of The Critic, "Uneasy Rider"!
Listen to Madeline and Brian's band, Inkblot
Listen to Madeline's podcast, Land Before Time Land
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SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/landbeforetimeland
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landbeforetimeland
Produced by Brian Rubinow
Music by Brandon Beck
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Today on the pod, host Brian Rubinow is joined by writer and audience development strategist Sam Sero! They talk about weird public access shows, water beds, and ice cream cakes as they cover S1E11 "A Day at the Races and a Night at the Opera." Plus Brian reads a listener email!
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Music by Brandon Beck
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Writer and cultural critic Alexander Billet joins host Brian Rubinow for an in-deth (extra in-depth) discussion of comedy, reminiscence, and plenty of other big important stuff as they cover S1E10 of The Critic, "Dr. Jay." This one really gets deep!
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Music by Brandon Beck
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Host Brian Rubinow is joined by comedian and writer Eve Esquire as they discuss Cool As Ice, Hollywood phonies, and 8-inch dolls. Plus an in-depth review of S1E9 of The Critic, "L.A. Jay"! Black Lives Matter.
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Now the normal stuff:
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Produced by Brian Rubinow
Music by Brandon Beck
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This week, host Brian Rubinow talks with comedian and TV writer Stephanie Streisand about turning your brain off to enjoy certain shows, the social clout of film critics, and they take a brief detour to look at a very weird 1980's children's cartoon. All this, plus an in-depth look at S1E8 of The Critic, "Marathon Mensch"!
Produced by Brian Rubinow
Music by Brandon Beck
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Host Brian Rubinow and special guest Chelsea Christian discuss morning radio shows, Instagram pets, and which buildings are zoned for the Sad District as they cover S1E7 of The Critic, "Every Doris Has Her Day."
Follow Chelsea on Twitter: @chelcxtian
Follow Chelsea's dogs on Instagram: @lockjawthedog and @goodbabyboi
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Theme song by Brandon Beck
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Brian gets a visit from the other side as he interviews the ghost of Orson Welles! Then, he and special guest Frankie Griffen discuss S1E6 of The Critic, "Eyes on the Prize." Listen to Frankie's podcast, WizWorld Live: https://bit.ly/3bWVADX
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Host Brian Rubinow and guest Ethan Stanislawski discuss New York in the '90s, early Internet humor, and much more as they cover Season 1 Episode 5 of The Critic, "A Little Deb Will Do Ya."
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Theme song by Brandon Beck
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Host Brian Rubinow and guest Rama Vallury discuss S1E4 of The Critic, "Dial 'M' for Mother." PLUS: A special interview with The Critic himself, Jay Sherman!
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Music by Brandon Beck
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Host Brian Rubinow and guest Will Haza discuss the life of being a voice actor, Cuban-American relations in the '90s, and when grand romantic gestures cross the line as they cover Season 1 Episode 3 of The Critic, "Marty's First Date."
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Theme song by Brandon Beck
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On Episode 2, host Brian Rubinow and guest Rachel Hacker discuss The Critic Season 1 Episode 2 "Miserable."
Produced by Brian Rubinow
Music by Brandon Beck
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It's our first episode! Host Brian Rubinow and guest Tyler Dean examine The Critic Season 1 Episode 1 "Pilot."
Subscribe to Tyler's podcast "Lincoln & Welles": https://lincolnandwelles.podbean.com/
Produced by Brian Rubinow
Music by Brandon Beck
Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com
Twitter and Instagram: @ItStinksPod
Hello, and welcome to It Stinks! The Critic Podcast, the only podcast dedicated to the greatest show of all time. Join host Brian Rubinow as he and his guests recap all 23 episodes of The Critic, plus the Simpsons Crossover episode and the Critic Webisodes. Hachi machi!
Produced by Brian Rubinow
Music by Brandon Beck
Email: ItStinksPod@gmail.com
Twitter and Instagram: @ItStinksPod
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