S2E16 - This week the newly-employed Will complains about a coworker, our cinematic sommelier, TJ, suggests the perfect cocktail pairings for upcoming summer movies, we learn about Morlock 2001 from the book of Regrettable Superheroes, TJ and George report "live" from a Game of Thrones themed pub crawl, and we hear a word from our sponsor, Chondri. Episode 16 Show Notes: League of Regrettable Superheroes by Jon Morris * * * "Chondri" Doctor: Evan Conoway Mrs. Anderson: Sarah McKee Written by: George N Koulouris Edited by: Jane Boynton
This week TJ starts us off with a review of The View bestselling tell-all, "Ladies Who Punch," Alexandria identifies his inner host, George leads a Democratic Presidential Candidate Fantasy League Draft, and TJ writes a sketch inspired by Alexandria's dream, Buffy, the Fashion Slayer." (Airdate 05/11/2019)
S2E14 - This week George takes his niece to see Cinderella and is surprised by the twist ending, TJ attempts to interpret a listener's dream, Will contemplates the breakup of Simon and Garfunkel, and Alexandria hosts movie night where we watch the 2006 classic "ATL." (Airdate: 05/03/2019)
We've got a big episode this week. Alexandria kicks us off with a (very) short meditation, George teaches us about Greek Easter, TJ learns Will's sweet family secret, George asks TJ to interpret a recent dream about Alyssa Milano, and Will's new friend Saf Patel gives us tips on how to make friends as adults. (Airdate: 04/27/2019)
This week we learn that TJ is a self-ascribed dream interpreter as Will questions the validity of dreams, Alexandria and George debate invoicing no-show wedding guests, Will introduces us to another member of the League of Regrettable Superheroes, Hole Foods presents "A Vegan Easter" in our Audio Theater, and we end with a check-in on our Great Lenten Challenge. (Airdate: 04/20/2019) Episode 12 Show Notes: "A Vegan Easter" Chris: Will Amato Mom: Sara Bresee Dad: Alex Parkinson Written by: TJ Jackson Produced by: Jane Boynton
S2E11 - In this week's episode Will faces the realities of full-time employment, Alexandria calls BS on the 5-day work week, two hilarious actors, Alex Parkinson and Sara Bresee, join us in the Writer's Workshop for a dramatic cold reading of a sketch inspired by the Black Dwarf, and TJ celebrates Palm Sunday with an on air Palm Reading. (Airdate: 04/13/2019) Episode 11 Show Notes: "The Black Dwarf" Black Dwarf: Will Amato Wayland: Alex Parkinson Jim: Sara Bresee Officer Murphy: Alexandria Sweatt Written by: Will Amato Edited by: Jane Boynton Psychic Claudette Baptiste: Bonita Elery
S2E10 - Alexandria is getting married this week, TJ test pitches a new product to Shark Tank, we call Times Up on some of our favorite Rom Coms and play a #MeToo Fantasy Draft, Will pays tribute to Syria's Radio Fresh, and we answer listener questions. (Airdate 04/06/2019)
We begin this week's episode by helping TJ with his seeping issues, then after a night at the theater, Will and George dive into an in-depth analysis of Les Miserables, Alexandria dissects the Fake Melania Conspiracy, Will reads a a rejected love story in the Writers' Graveyard, and George must defend one of his favorite movies from childhood at FPIK Movie Night. (Airdate: 03/30/2019)
S2E8 - This week we attempt to pay tribute to classic radio by listening to an episode of The Lone Ranger, but accidentally trigger a childhood trauma, then TJ challenges the gang to an Unremarkable Movie Quote Game, we meet famed local rapper, Lady A, and we take a peek into TJ's love life in "Tinder Theater" (Airdate: 03/23/2019) Episode Notes: The Lone Ranger Episode #3005 "War Horse" originally aired 04/18/1952.
S2E7 - Come to find out George is afraid of burglars. Will discovers the worst product launches of all time, we are visited by our friend Roxy, a service industry veteran who gives millennial servers "Tips for Tips," George finally meets Mary Poppins, and a listener calls in to ask TJ for parenting advice -- we don't know why either. (Airdate: 03/16/2019)
S2E6 - We begin this episode with friendly concern and unsolicited advice for documentary producer Kip Anderson, Will workshops a new sketch from his upcoming show "Broke & 30," Alexandria gets real with the restaurant industry in Alex's Analysis, and TJ honors St. Patrick's Day with a game of Peter O'Toole or Peter O'Fool. (Airdate 03/09/2019)
S2E5 - This week Will finally comes out... as vegetarian, Alex has an issue with her friend JLo, we visit the FPIK audio theater for a performance of "The Nordstrom Return Policy," we launch our Great Lenten Challenge (and bet), Will introduces us to the League of Regrettable Superheroes, and we wrap with a review of the Oscars with TJ and George. (Airdate: 03/02/2019) Episode 5 Show Notes: "The Nordstrom Return Policy" Kimberly: Alexandria Sweatt Hillary Clinton: Sarah McKee Written by: George N Koulouris Edited by: Jane Boynton
S2E4 - We kick off this week's episode with TJ's Top 5 Best Pickup Lines, George throws a baby shower, we unearth TJ's first comedy sketch in the Writers' Graveyard, and after Will reviews Worst Picture Nominee "Winchester" we make our Razzie Awards predictions. (Airdate: 02/23/2019)
S2E3 - We kick off this week's episode with a thrilling conversation about veganism, TJ educates us on great inventions by African Americans, Alexandria makes us Defend our Likes, George reviews Razzie Worst Picture Nominee, "Holmes & Watson," we debut the FPIK Audio Theater with a performance of the sketch, "Mass Mistake," and TJ challenges Alexandria to a game of "Oprah or Shonda." (Airdate: 02/16/2019) Episode 3 Show Notes: "Mass Mistake" Carrie: Lily Naz Nick: Daniel Annone Written by: George N Koulouris Edited by: Jane Boynton
S2E2 - Love is in the air this week at FPIK. Will, our resident Groomzilla, hijacks the intros with wedding talk, TJ shares a Valentine's gift guide, Alexandria reviews Razzie Worst Picture nominee, "The Happytown Murders", TJ gives listeners dating advice, George presents the 2018 words of the year, and Will wraps with a major a news update about baby giraffes, heroic bears, and therapeutic bubble wrap. (Airdate 02/09/2019)
S2E1 - We're back for Season 2! It's Super Bowl weekend in Atlanta. Our new host, Alexandria, is in studio and she tells us about her work at the opera. We create a Fantasy Oscar Draft game, TJ watches the Razzie Worst Picture nominee, "Gotti," and shares its Top 10 Worst Reviews, and in the Writer's Workshop Will tests a sketch about Marie Kondo. This episode is brought to you by the letter N. (Airdate: 2/1/2019)
S1E22 - We are on break this month, so please enjoy a rebroadcast from December where we make major progress in our investigation into the Whitney Houston conspiracy. | It's the episode before Christmas and the hilarious Alexandria Sweatt joins us in studio, TJ ranks the 8 (or 9) Worst Holiday Movies, we all watch Die Hard for the first time in Pop Culture Blindspot, listener Brenda Lee calls us back to offer tips for the show, George seeks advice in Ask TJ, and we have a Major Update in the Whitney Houston Conspiracy: an exclusive interview with the bakery that made her favorite cupcakes. (Airdate: 12/22/2018)
S1E21 - We are on break this month, so please enjoy a rebroadcast from November. | This week we are joined by comedy screenwriter and producer, Michael Sokol, George updates us on the Whitney Houston Conspiracy, Lily faces another Pop Culture Blindspot and watches "The Rugrats," in the Writers' Graveyard we tell jokes from Michael's Weekend Update submission packet, and close with a bedtime story by TJ. Sponsored by Tom Ticklebottom Tire and Health Insurance (Airdate: 11/3/2018)
S1E20 - We are on break this month, so please enjoy a rebroadcast from October. | This week we are joined by Atlanta celebrity, Mark Kendall, TJ reminisces on his past Halloween costumes, George gives a review of the classic movie, "The Sound of Music" when he faces a Pop Culture Blind Spot, Will hosts a game of "Name that Frog!", Mark shares a satirical monologue in the Writers' Graveyard, and Yoga Lady joins us for Halloween-themed meditation. (Airdate: 10/27/2018)
S1E19 - We are on break this month, so please enjoy a rebroadcast from September where we first unveil the now infamous Whitney Houston conspiracy. | This week we discuss show merch, TJ makes a list of suggested changes to a Confederate monument, our sportscasters report live from the Piggly Wiggly grocery store, George reviews a summer movie and unveils a Hollywood conspiracy, we unearth page one of Dewey's discarded novel in the Writers' Graveyard, and after a moment of guided meditation, TJ gives advice to a couple listeners in Nashville. (Airdate: 09/22/2018)
S1E18 - Will is back for our final episode of the year, we make realistic New Year's Resolutions, George uncovers a lost episode from the web series "Julian Assange's Embassy Suite" in the Writers' Graveyard, we reminisce on the funniest moments of 2018, we make predictions for 2019, and finally we check in with TJ who is on a fact-finding mission in New York for New Year's Eve (Airdate: 12/29/2018). Episode 18 Show Notes: Julian Assange's Embassy Suite: https://www.assangeembassysuite.com Patti LaBelle's famous 1996 "This Christmas" performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z84QdJlPpHE
S1E17 - It's the episode before Christmas and the hilarious Alexandria Sweatt joins us in studio, TJ ranks the 8 (or 9) Worst Holiday Movies, we all watch Die Hard for the first time in Pop Culture Blindspot, listener Brenda Lee calls us back to offer tips for the show, George seeks advice in Ask TJ, and we have a Major Update in the Whitney Houston Conspiracy: an exclusive interview with the bakery that made her favorite cupcakes. (Airdate: 12/22/2018)
S1E16 - We're joined by standup comedian Tom Rhoads this week, TJ identifies the worst parts of the holidays, Tom discusses the development of his new one-man show, Sleeping Giant, Yoga Lady leads a Mediation to help folks get through the season, Tom presents an episode from a forgotten web series in the Writers' Graveyard, we talk to a listener who has some advice for the show, and we end with what's making us laugh this week. (Airdate: 12/15/2018)
S1E15 - In this episode we are joined by singer and actress, Abigail Williams, TJ presents his "Favorite Things" holiday gift guide, Lily and Abigail sing some twisted carols by TJ in the Writers' Graveyard, we play a game of "Hallmark or Porno," and we share what's making us laugh this week. (Airdate: 12/08/18)
S1E14 - In this week's episode TJ suggests ways to avoid your family at the holidays, Will shares weird news stories about drunk raccoons and British frogs with ladders, TJ faces another Pop Culture Blindspot which leaves him with a lot of questions about "It's A Wonderful Life," and George reads a story about a middle school romance in the Writers' Graveyard. (Airdate: 12/01/2018)
S1E12 - This week the very funny Sara Gaare joins us, TJ sparks yet another controversy with his ranking of Thanksgiving dishes, Lily puts us on the spot to Defend our Likes, we visit an old sitcom pilot by George and a sketch about Planned Parenthood by Sara in the Writers' Graveyard, and a couple listeners make a Major Announcement. (Airdate: 11/17/2018)
S1E11 - Paul Christino joins us this week as TJ honors Sesame Street with his most controversial list, George translates a testimony from a Dominican accident in the Writers' Graveyard, Lily defends the saddest snack ever, we play a rousing game of Name That Frog, a and we pitch our movie ideas to George in Project Greenlight. (Airdate: 11/10/2018)
S1E10 - This week we are joined by comedy screenwriter and producer, Michael Sokol, George updates us on the Whitney Houston Conspiracy, Lily faces another Pop Culture Blindspot and watches "The Rugrats," in the Writers' Graveyard we tell jokes from Michael's Weekend Update submission packet, and close with a bedtime story by TJ. Sponsored by Tom Ticklebottom Tire and Health Insurance (Airdate: 11/3/2018)
S1E9 - This week we are joined by Atlanta celebrity, Mark Kendall, TJ reminisces on his past Halloween costumes, George gives a review of the classic movie, "The Sound of Music" when he faces a Pop Culture Blind Spot, Will hosts a game of "Name that Frog!", Mark shares a satirical monologue in the Writers' Graveyard, and Yoga Lady joins us for Halloween-themed meditation. (Airdate: 10/27/2018)
S1E8 - The hilarious actress, Aledxandria Sweatt, joins us this week as we discuss the Sinbad movie "Shazaam," TJ celebrates his favorite Susans, Lily faces a Pop Culture Blind Spot by watching "Saved By The Bell," TJ answers listener questions, Alexandria shares stories from the Atlanta History Center, and TJ takes a turn in the Writers' Graveyard with an unstaged sketch about Buzzfeed. (Airdate: 10/20/2018)
S1E7 - In this week's episode we are joined by standup comedian Hayley Ellman who hijacks TJ's List, TJ faces a Pop Culture Blindspot and finally watches The Godfather, Lily defends her favorite snack, and Will takes a turn in the Writers' Graveyard with a scene from a 10 year old play. (Airdate: 10/13/2018)
S1E6 - This week we're joined by a guest host, Alex Parkinson, TJ teaches what not to do at a music festival, in Hot Topics we discuss Helen Keller's removal from the Texas curriculum, Alex is on the spot in the Writers' Graveyard where he shares dated late night standup, Yoga Lady leads a moment of meditation, and we get a call from our biggest fan.
S1E5 - This week, TJ takes us down memory lane with a list of celebrity meltdowns, George visits the Writer's Graveyard with an unfinished mystery, Will shares some Happy News stories about old ladies and puppies, we defend our likes and learn about Will's special connection to marshmellow Peeps and who killed Alexander Hamilton, and a special guest visits the studio to ask TJ for medical advice. (Airdate: 09/29/2018)
S1E4 - This week we discuss show merch, TJ makes a list of suggested changes to a Confederate monument, our sportscasters report live from the Piggly Wiggly grocery store, George reviews a summer movie and unveils a Hollywood conspiracy, we unearth page one of Dewey's discarded novel in the Writers' Graveyard, and after a moment of guided meditation, TJ gives advice to a couple listeners in Nashville. (Airdate: 09/22/2018)
S1E3 - This week we debate where to take the show on the road, TJ makes his saltiest list yet, the Uptight Manhattanite goes to the Coke museum, Lily picks up a hitchhiker, we dig up some bad college poetry in the Writers' Graveyard, and our sports team reports live from Atlanta traffic. (Airdate: 09/15/2018)
S1E2 - In Episode 2 TJ makes a list, a listener calls in for dating advice, interview with a Palmetto bug, Will visits writers' graveyard, George defends and Lily presents morning meditation. (Air date: 09/08/2018) apologies to our British listeners
S1E1 - On our first episode we check in with TJ, find our bliss with Guided Meditation, interview the Uptight Manhattanite, visit the writers' graveyard, hear from our sportscasters at a burlesque show, defend our likes, and get advice from TJ for a listener. (Air date: 09/01/2018)